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Cal Young Vann
Query: My maternal great grandfather was Jesse G Vann 13 June 1852 to 28 October 1907. I expect he is the son of James Denton Vann of Springplace, Georgia but he does not fit in the birth order of James D’s wife, Rosannah Kethcart Vann, who had a daughter within 3 months of Jesse G’s birthdate. He named his first born son James D. My first cousin, Ronald Toppy Vann, supposedly got his cards 6-8 years ago, but I don’t know if he is a member of the Cherokee Nation or the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee. He won’t share with me; I’m a Yankee. Toppy was an NFL quarterback for most of the 1957 season and is a celebrity back in greater Chattanooga, where he lives; he likely had lots of help, likely recovered information from relatives thereabouts. Can you find out if he has citizenship in either the Cherokee Nation or the Georgia Tribe? His father, Eston Eugene Vann, was my mother’s youngest of 4 brothers. I have my mother’s and grandmother’s death certificates . . . and my own birth certificate. Can you help me? I live in Mexico, have been here nearly 20 years. I will hope for your response.
Posted: February 2006
Jack
Query: April 3, 1969 in Oxnard, Ca. Am having trouble locating any of his children. If you have any information please forward. Thank you.
Posted: February 2006
Bobbie
Query: Re:Carson, Hallyburton, McCombs, Mozeke. I’m Looking for information about the Thomas Mozeke family, of the Cherokee nation.
Posted: February 2006
David Sherman Musick
Query: My Great-Grandfather (my grandmother Musick’s dad) was Jacob Franklin Chadwick born in Buncombe County N.C. April 2,1861. He said he was Black Dutch; my dad says he was a Cherokee. No evidence to support the oral family history. Buncombe Co. census doesn’t show him. His brothers name was Abe. Their mother’s name was Polly Brown. Grandpa married Amanda Ella Springfield 11/7/1880 near Spring Place, Ga. She was born 5/16/1867. They moved to Texas in a covered wagon. Was he Black Dutch, and was he hiding his race.
Posted: February 2006
Stephanie Wilson-Armstead
Query: My great-great grandfather was Thomas Rovenia Wilson. I’m told he was full Cherokee. He was from near and around Abbeville County area. His son married Mamie Boozier. I would like ANY information available.
Posted: February 2006
Gwen
Query: I am looking for information regarding a baby boy born to Linda and Larry TEHEE in Oklahoma (Sallisaw-I think) in the 1970’s. I have heard that he was born in January 1972 but I don’t believe that birth date is correct. His name was Michael James Tehee. His birth is Cherokee Indian. If you have any information you could share with me it would greatly appreciated. This is like putting a puzzle together without all the pieces.
Posted: February 2006
Karen Lewis
Query: my great great grandma emma c neville was from new ablany, indiana. i was told she had indian hertiage. i wonder if there are more than that. its on my mothers side. my grandmas father arnold mack gibson was from clarksville, mo. i wonder if there is indian blood there. thank you. pls let me know.
Posted: February 2006
William Hughey
Query: I need help my mother has told me that her grand mother was Native american from oklahoma, she moved to Cairo illinois where she married a man whose last name was Burke… there son was Earl burke my mothers father if you have any info please emaile me…
Posted: February 2006
Syndi
Query: Searching for information on: HAGAR BURNHAM. I am searching for information on my great-grandfather who I am told my members of the family was 1/2 Indian. They believe he was 1/2 Cherokee. (I do not know his parents names though). He was born in KY abt: 1893 and moved west to WA state in the early 1900’s. I have found a Hager Burnham who once worked for an Indian agency but DOB’s are inconsistent so I have not been able to verify yet. He married Sophia Lear and had two daughters.
Posted: February 2006
Pam Kelley
Query: I am looking for info on my great-grandmother. Martha Frances Pulliam. She married a John Colyott. They were from MO.
Posted: February 2006
Bobbie Hamsher
Query: Cynthia Chitwood was my gggrandmother. She was born 19 Dec 1840 in Scott TN. She died 2 Aug 1917 in Reynolds County MO. Her father’s name was Hugh Chitwood. She was supposed to be 1/2 Indian blood. Any information would be appreciated.
Posted: February 2006
Cami Fenton
Query: Am trying to find information on my ggg grandmother Theodocia Ghormley married to John Camp, a civil war Dr. Have been told they were married in the Alabama Cherokee Territory. This is all I know.
Posted: February 2006
Lisa Pitts
Query: How can I find out if it would be genetically possible for a pure Native American mother and an Eastern European father to have 10 children ALL of which have bright deep blue or grey eyes?
Posted: February 2006
Lisa Pitts
Query: How can I find out if it would be genetically possible for a pure Native American mother and an Eastern European father to have 10 children ALL of which have bright deep blue or grey eyes?
Posted: February 2006
Kelton
Query: I am looking for information on the Click family. My grandfather had roots in North Carolina and my father was from Indiana, any help would be appreciated. I believe I am 1/8 or 1/16 Cherokee.
Posted: February 2006
Patty Heath
Query: I would like to have more information on Lucinda Gilliam she is my great grandmother, she was married to A.Y Messer that my greatgrand father. Luncinda dauhter was Cordellia Messer Warren that was my grandmother, also that was my mother, mother. Cordellia married Gillis Warren.
Posted: February 2006
William Choate
Query: Can anyone help me locate Choate relatives who are from the Tennessee area? My grandparents were Nikolas and Irene Choate and they had several children inluding William, Herbert, Nancy, Joyce and I beleive there were 2 or 3 others. Thank you.
Posted: February 2006
Ruthie
Query: My dad and his 5 brothers and 2 sisters, and his dad, tells of his grandmother being ‘half’ Cherokee Indian. Her name was Rosetta Arminda Weaver (maiden name) Born in 1873 in Tenn. Died 1956 in Alabama. Dad’s name was Peter Weaver, Mom’s name was Arminda C. Martin. I’ve done Ancestry.com reserach but find nothing on this Indian facts there. Can anyone help?
Posted: February 2006
Phyllis Fisher Sellers
Query: I highly suspect that my 4th Great-Grandfather was Indian, possibly Cherokee.
Name Went By: William Anderson
Born: around 1800
Died: July 1859 in Braxton County, WV
Previous Places of Inhabitance: Randolph County (Mingo District)
Wife: Mary Magdalene (last name unknown)
If anyone has any information on these people, please let me know! It would be greatly appreciated!
Posted: February 2006
Michael Pierson
Query: HI, I am looking for Ethel E. Truelove b. about 1865 – 1873 Butler County, KY who married Uriah Davis Hammers. Her parents are William Truelove born in 1838 in VA. His father was supposed to be born in VA and his mother Mary “Pollie” Short b. about 1816. He married Celia Ann Baucom b. about 1852 in KY. IF you would have any information, please let me know.
Posted: February 2006
Susans
Query: Hiram CONNER Alice MITTEN They were married Alice’s mom my grandmother 3x is Cherokee her maidan name is Eagle, Eagle’s are also connected to redwing’s anyone with info on these CONNERS please reply thanks so much
Posted: February 2006
Tadd Price
Query: I am searching for the ancestry of my gggrandmother Eva Talley. I believe she is of Cherokee descent. She was born in Eastern Tennesee c. 1870
Posted: February 2006
E.J.Coker
Query: I am searching my family lines. The first name I am looking for is my gr-gr- grandmother Delihla Smith. I am told she was half Indian. likly Creek or chero. I have a photo of her you can see it in her very much! I haven’t had much luck finding out witch trib her clan belong’s to though. Her father was Clisby Smith & mother was Margert. The second person was my great grandfather’s 1st wife. Her name was Mahalia Jane Smith. I know that she was full blooded. Would like to be able to find out what tribe she blonged to. Her name was of both Creek & Cherokee background’s. Is it posible that both women were from the same tribe? I am in the KY & Indiana area, as well were they. Thank You for any help you might be able to give. E.J.Coker
Posted: February 2006
Jeffrey Wheeler
Query: I would appreciate any information about the MANUS family from the Welling/ Tahlequah area. Specifically, Skake Manus and information on his wife or wives.
Posted: February 2006
S Coffman
Query: Looking for family ancestry for my mother’s side of family. My grandfather was supposed to be half Cherokee – name MARION HARRISON (possibly first name GEORGE). He married ELIZABETH LISTON and moved from Indiana to Oklahoma in late 1800s somewhere around Chelsea, Oklahoma. He is buried at Bushyhead, Okla cemetery.
Posted: February 2006
Jim
Query: I’m looking for any info on a Mary Jane Herd or Heard. She was my great grandmother. She was married to John Cable Breckenridge Sandlin (aka Brack) Would have been married sometime in the 1880’s I think. I’ve been told she was a Cherokee. Any information on that last name would be appreciated.
Posted: February 2006
Stacey Arnett
Query: I am searching for information on Joseph Henry ARNETT. His son was Rufus Henry ARNETT (died 1904 in Tennessee)whose son was Ernest Hargrove ARNETT(1901-1969). Joseph ARNETT scouted for a Frenchman before the Trail of Tears. Joseph and his brother were on the Trail of Tears, but somehow escaped. They took the last name of the Frenchman for whom they had scouted. That was teh last time they saw each other.
Posted: February 2006
Betty J Stowers
Query: My Grandmother name was Lillian Florence Whitehead, born 1/31/1888.died 3/30/1930,She was born in Franklin county Russellville,Alabama.She married my grandfather PERCY Bell Speck. My great great grandparents were John L Whitehead wife Nan T Jones,they were married in Alcorn MS 12/15/1869,John L Whitehead was the son of Thomas and Elizabeth Whitehead both born in 1700,Elizabeth mother was 78 and living with Thomas and Elizabeth according to the 1850 census.Please e-mail me At RUBRIGI2@aol.com
Posted: February 2006
Tommie Foster
Query: I would like information, particulary the name of the parents, of William Foster born about 1775 in Virginia. He died between 1840 and 1850 in Warren/Cannon County, TN. He married Barsheba who was born 1790 in North Carolina and died between 1870 and 1880 in Cannon Co. TN where they lived. Family legend says she was Cherokee Indian and her last name was Tenny/Toney. Their children were: Elizabeth b. 1810, Lewis b. 1813, William B. b. 1813 married Bathena Kennedy, Mary b. 1820, Charles B. 1821, Hannah b. 1825, John P. b. 1827. I would like any other information on this family.
Posted: February 2006
Jeanne Russell
Query: I’m searching for the following people; Turner MILLS, Gus GENTRY, Ola (Eva) GRAMLING and John RUSSELL. All have connections to Cherokee County, NC and SC. All are either, full blooded cherokees or mixed. Turner MILLS maybe a Mohawk, and Gus Gentry was a medicine man. All lived between the late 1800’s and the mid 1900’s. Thank You.
Posted: February 2006
Leona Headley
Query: I am trying to locate the person who was interested in information on Hazel Rosetta HOLDER born July 7, 1927. I can give more information on her family.
Posted: February 2006
Terrie Jeffs
Query: My Grandmother, Bertha Mae Norwood, told us she was part Cherokee. She grew up in Tennessee. I can follow my geneology back to four possible people. John Reuben Norwood, Margaret Brown, John Rueben Reece, or Betty Hall. If anyone has any information that could help, I would greatly appreciate it.
Posted: February 2006
Deann Tidwell
Query: I am trying to complete the genealogy lines on Mom’s father’s side of the family. This has proven to be quiet a task. I have always been told that my grandfather was of Cherokee descent. His name is Thomas A. Allen he was born in North Carolina in October 7, 1848. However, I can not find him working backwards past 1869 when he marries Julia Murff in Van Zandt County, TX. They are listed on the 1870 census in Hunt County. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: February 2006
Iretha Green
Query: I want to know about the surname “BUILDING” and “ENGLISH” My family look Indian.
Posted: February 2006
Magan Brown
Query: I am looking for information on a cheif my grandpas moms great great great grandfather was a indian cheif her name was mandy reed her madian name was brawley.
Posted: February 2006
SL (Johnson)
Query: General JOHNSON and Abbie or Abbie? (Hudstuder?). Cherokee of Duck Town TN. Adopted 4 Apache kids: Henery, Nellie, Adar and JOHN Albert Johnson. John wed Bell Couch. Looking for proof of G Johnson and spouse. Looking for the orig. surname of the kids. Which state did their biol. parents die of fever? Any resource information.
Posted: February 2006
Scott Brooks
Query: I’m looking for any information on the surname MOODISPAW also spelled MODISPAUGH, MOODISPAUGH and other variations. I grew up being told my grandmother (who had this surname) was Cherokee, but we have been unable to follow this ancestry.
Posted: February 2006
Wanda Leviner
Query: I have been told that my great grandparents were Cherokee. Their last names were Coker or possibly Cocurn. His name was Napoleon and her name was Rosetta. They possibly lived in Georgia. They had a daughter named Nancy who married Rufus Bingham sometime in the late 1800’s. Rufus and Nancy lived in Shooting Creek North Carolina. Does anyone have any information about them. Please e-mail me at wandaleviner@richmond.k12.nc.us. Thank you
Posted: February 2006
Mark Johnson
Query: My grandfather was Elijah Morton, born around 1854. He Married Annie Smith in Baxter Springs, KS in 1892. Here is a list of their children. Harrison was born Jan. 6, 1895, Walter Sept. 14, 1896, Thelma Sept. 14, 1900, John April 15, 1902, Oleta Oct. 11, 1905, Harold May 28, 1908, Perry Jan. 19, 1911, Glen in 1914. In 1902 the family moved to a farm just north of the present town of Salina in Mayes County. Elijah Morton worked at the Indian orphanage. I have heard that he was of indian heritage. I would appreciate any help in this area.
Posted: February 2006
Brenda
Query: I need help i am trying to fine Mary Jane Martin 1/2 sister to Berry martin of Mo she was born 1877 and adopted to Caroline Julan she was said to be from Kty or Mo she was Cherokee all i no is her real dad is named MOSES. her family walked the Trail of Tears “were do i go to find thigns like this?? any kind of School records maybe. Thnaks–b.houston56@sbcglobal.net
Posted: February 2006
E.Pulley
Query: I’m looking on any infor on the Pulley family that lived in N.C., mY grandfather’s name was George C.Pulley and was born around 1895 He married an Eva E.Jacob or Jacobs. He was at least 1/2 cherokee and his father was full blooded. Please if there’s anyone out there who can help me I would love to get more info on my family.
Posted: February 2006
Raymond Parker
Query: I’am looking for information concerning my great grandmother, Anna Mitchell. According to the family she was Cherokee. She died in 1934. She married George Washington Parker. If anyone has any information about her I would appreciate it.
Posted: February 2006
Brenda Norris
Query: I have been told but am not sure if my Great Grandma was of Cherokee blood. Her name was Della Winkle. She married Conelious(spelling may not be correct) Boone. They lived in Kentucky. My Grandma name was Flora Boone Stephenson. It has been hard to find out information because like so many children I was adopted out as a 8 year old child and trying to find my blood line is very difficult but I have children and grandchildren of my own that want to know where they come from. If anyone can help me please do. Thank you very much in advance one way or the other.
Posted: February 2006
Joanna
Query: Looking for any info about CHIEF RED FOX. Any help is appreciated.
Posted: February 2006
Pat Gray
Query: I am researching the DRIVER name. My greatgrandfather was Jordan Driver md to Kathryn Vaughn.My grandfather was A. J. Driver md to Mattie Howard. My father said he was 1/4 cherokee indian. Is there any Driver cherokee’s out there. I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank You Pat Driver Gray vicrose@brightok.net
Posted: February 2006
Pamela J Coble
Query: i am looking for the father and mother of william abner prewitt, wa prewitt was married to sarah l hill in or around the 1830’s, and i am trying to determine my cherokee heritage..
Posted: February 2006
Sheila Morris
Query: I am seeking authentic Cherokee designs for clothing tent adornment. I am participating in Prarie Re-enactments of camps occupied by both Free Trappers, settlers & Cherokee guides ,etc. We strive for authentic clothing & all else. Please direct me to a source for designs.
Posted: February 2006
Rebecca Stephenson
Query: My grandfather Claud D. Rogers was born in Louisana on Oct. 3, 1898 and did in Wichita Falls, Tx Dec. 10, 1983. We were told her was of Cherokee lineage. His mother was Theodosia McCowen and his father was Robert S. Rogers. His mother’s parents were Jams McCowen and Julia Pickens. His father’s parents were George O. Rogers and Julia A. King. If you have any informaton about his heritage please let me know.
Posted: February 2006
Bill Reinert
Query: I am trying to trace my Indian hertiage. My great grandfathers name was Issac Burgess and he was married to Maudie. Any help would greatly be appeciated.
Posted: February 2006
Lynn Hawkins
Query: I would like to hear from anyone doing research on the BREWSTER and ARROWOOD familes of the Hiwassee, Towns County, GA area. My great grandmother, NICA BREWSTER, granddaughter of MEECKA/MICHA, b. 1818 (No maiden name), a Cherokee, married PINKNEY BREWSTER in 1835.
Posted: February 2006
Lynn Hawkins
Query: Would like to hear from anyone doing research on the “KIRKLAND” family of Monroe Co., TN, Swain and Cherokee Counties, NC. My oldest ancestor I can go back to is NATHAN KIRKLAND, born ca 1750 NC. Related families, HARDIN AND SHELTON’S.
Posted: February 2006
Pat Gray
Query: I am searching for my cherokee hertiage My greatgrandfather was Jordan Driver md to Kathryn Vaughn. I don’t know which side the cherokee blood came from. My father William Bewey Driver said he was 1/4 cherokee. His family came from Tn or Sc. Any help would be appreciated. Thank You Pat Gray vicrose@bright0k.net
Posted: February 2006
Rene
Query: I am looking for written proof of my Great Grandmother Sada Bird and her marriage to my Great Grandfather Allen J Clark. I have a bible entry, but no proof of the birth of their son Rolland 9my Grandfather)on the reservation.
Posted: February 2006
Jen
Query: Hi, I have a problem I need help with, if anyone can I would appreciate it. My birth father is full blood half Cherokee half Apache. My mother also has some Cherokee in her. Good so far right, not really, my birth father disowned me before I was born so I have no chance of getting him to help me, I have actually tried several times to get in touch with him but no luck. My question is, how do I prove my Indian blood line, I have to have proof, my husband and I are wanting to adopt, but I need to prove my blood first so we can have a Native baby.
Posted: February 2006
Harvey Joan Holmes
Query: Looking for information on Bell JOHNSON b.4/22/1874, d.1/17/1947 in Kentucky. She was married to John James Vanlandingham HOLMES b.8/14/1863, d.5/6/1939. Both were at least part Cherokee according to family stories.
Posted: February 2006
Jerry Funderburk(Sane)
Query: I am looking for my great GM,her name was,LO-VICEY REED,in the s.w.va. area around the mid to late 1900’s,she had a daughter Amanda and could have been re-lated to jesse reed a minor Tsalagi Chief,other names are,THOMAS,MURPHY.any info.will be appreciated,thank you.
Posted: February 2006
Thomas
Query: Looking for information regarding Abigail (Abagail, Abigal) Gouber born about 1836 she married John Wilson Surrency in Ga most likely. Trying to find out about her mother, any information send to TLburndrett@yahoo.com Thanks.
Posted: February 2006
Tim Garrison
Query: Hello, My grandmothers name was Dorothy Toole by marriage. She died last year in Montana. My mother died when I was two weeks old and I understand that we have blood lines with Cherokee Indians my Grandmother was 100% according to what we have found out.
Posted: February 2006
