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Shawna Eves
Query: I am looking for information on John Thomas Hightower, my great great grandfather. He was cherokee indian and originally from Denamark, SC and was placed on the reservation. He was married to Americus Bloom (100% dutch irish) and had my great grandmother in 1891. I’d appreciate any further information that anyone can offer.
Posted: February 2007
Tonya Taunton
Query: It is sad that I am the 4 genration grand daughter of Chief John Ross I am looking for the children of his and there children. Mini Ross, Liga Lingo parents of John Dewy Lingo, Mary Ross is to be the mother of Gladice May Ross. Need parent on: Mini and Mary. I dont no the middle name og Mini but, she is from Sulfar Oklahoma. Mary I am not sure of Where she from. I think that they are the leank to the Chief. Please help if you can.
Posted: February 2007
Jenny Engle
Query: I’m trying to trace my grandmother Musgrove line (Lucille Musgrove) who told me her mother was 1/2 Cherokee. She was from Paris, TX and died there in the late 1980s. She was the baby of many children and I remember one who had the name “Perny”. I would love to have more information about my Cherokee heritage.
Posted: February 2007
Bob Green
Query: In which cemetary in Jacksonville, Cherokee Co. is Henry W Grady Green buried, died 1935.
Posted: February 2007
Rhonda (Lloyd) Steelman
Query: Researching Alzira (maiden name unknown) Born about 1817 in Iredale N.C. and married John Morgan (born 1814) in North Carolina. She had a sister, Jane Winnett, (married name) that had a daughter Narcise Louise (Keef). Narcise Louise Keef filed a claim for membership with the Cherokee Tribe in 1908. Greatgrandparents would be Norman and Rebecca Winnett of Cass Co. Ga. Any help would be appreciated. Looking for decendents of Narcise Louise and children of John Morgan and Alzira. Also, maiden name of Alzira.
Posted: February 2007
Shelia/Walks In Meadow Ludwig
Query: I am looking for information on the Arnold surname. They are Native, but the tribe is uncertain at this point. James Arnold b 1836 TN. His father and mother’s birthplace is listed as NC. Married Matilda F. Arnold b. 1844 in TN. Children listed: William H. Arnold B. 1868 in TN, Sarah E. Arnold b. 1870in IL (my great grandmother), Banjamin F. Arnold b. 1873 in IL, Dora L. Arnold. b. 1875 in IL, Joseph A. Arnold b. 1878 in IL. Please contact me if you have any information.
Posted: February 2007
Holly Tindall
Query: I have been told by my Ragan relatives that my ggggrandmother was Lydia Boyette born in 1820 NC and married James Allen Ragan. She was full blooded cherokee indian. TN census has her born in TN. Other Ragan families have her listed as Lydia Thompson. If anyone has any information, I would love to hear from you.
Posted: February 2007
J. Boyd
Query: My ggrandmother was from Cherokee NC, her name was Doshia Boyd born 1917, she married Allen Boyd from Aiken SC.
Posted: February 2007
Dawn Schilling
Query: My son is doing a family tree project for school and it has brought up the question of Cherokee lineage again. I don’t know what I’m looking for or even where to look! My grandfather Franklin A. BAUBLIT always said his mother was 1/2 Cherokee and his father was 3/4ths. His mothers name was Lettie Ellen MARSHALL. He also said that we were registered, but no one knows what that means. My mom said he took copies of birth certs at one point for this registry. I am just dazed and confused on all of this! Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.
Posted: February 2007
Hope Wetley
Query: I am looking for any info that you can give me on Macajah and Morning Revels, and their daughter Elizabeth Revels, who married Samuel Waldron. She is my ggg grandmother. Also any info on her son Ellsworth Waldron and his wife Etta Barnett Waldron. I can share info on Macajah and Morning as well!
Posted: February 2007
Carl Hinshaw
Query: Looking for information on my ancesters Cummins, Stoner, Mackey and Crabtree one of these is linked to Cherokee but I don’t know can you help please.
Posted: February 2007
Deborah Dooley-West
Query: My ggggrandfather married an Indian woman and I am trying to find my family history that is American Indian. William Dooley born 1782-1816 and he had 5-8 children by this marriage. Dop you have any leads for me? Thanks you.
Posted: February 2007
Debra McCarty
Query: I am looking for a man name Ray Cooper. He is my birthfather and I am told Cherokee. He was married at the time of my birth and had three children. His age in 1966 was 46 so his birth year would have been 1919-1920. Please respond if you have any information on this man. I would be forever grateful.
Posted: February 2007
Donna Willis
Query: Looking for Henry P. Fair, and spouse Linda Moore. Listed in the Oklahoma census as mixed, mother Cherokee. Henry’s mother was Eliza J Dryman, father was Jeremiah Fair. Please e-mail me.
Posted: February 2007
Norma Ainsworth
Query: Yes I am looking for the tribe name of my great grandfather his name is R.V. Penly out of Hickory, North Carolina.
Posted: February 2007
Liz
Query: This is a litlle weird but my grandmother died 3 years ago and she was 70 percent Cherokee Indian. I have been trying to take on all of her past issues but I need to find some of my family. She had 7 siblings i have met 2. Her last name was carr and she came from Kentucky. Her family’s other name (mom’s side was Kennedy.) My grandfather which I never knew was also Cherokee and I’m no sure how you spell it Mulingin? His last name was mullins I would just like to know if any one has a conection to these names? I have never met any of my grandfather’s side.
Posted: February 2007
Sharon “Craig” Green
Query: I come from a long line of Craig and Green if anyone can help it would be appreciated. I am John Craig’s granddaughter and the great granddaughter of Reuben Green so you see I need help sorting out who is who.
Posted: February 2007
Jennifer Randolph Harper
Query: I spoke to my father about our history. He said that our family is from the Indian Ridge in Tennessee area. My Family names our GGgrandfather is Sutton Randolph, Ggrandfather is James Randolph mother unknown, my GGgrandmothers Married names where Nadine Heatherly, Wallace, husbands names unknown. My Ggrandmothers name was Mattie Heatherly, Randolph. She had 10 children Edgar, Charles, Edith, Pearl, Margie, Albert, Jim, Wanda, J.T., and Roscoe. My father said when he was young his family said that are Cherokee name was (I have no idea how to spell this I hope it is close to something recognizable to someone) It is something like Gotche or Gotsy, Gotsie. He cant rember how to spell it. I hope someone can help me this is very important to me.
Posted: February 2007
Sandy Wenninger
Query: I am looking for information on my grandmother, Allie Jane Brumett who married J. R. Weyand. She was suppose to be 1/2 Cherokee.
Posted: February 2007
Douglas Noblehorse
Query: Hi. I am looking for any information available about a Samuel Luther Payne or his parents/siblings/cildren. Samuel was born on January 26, 1879 near Park Hill, Indian Territory – and died in Tulsa in 1950. He was the first full blood Indian letter carrier in Tulsa, OK.
Posted: February 2007
Karen Mattox
Query: My husband believes that his great grandmother was Cherokee (that is what his mother, who is still living, says). We know from census records and his mother that she was called Ella, but her death certificate says Ellen:
Kentucky Death Records
Last Name First Name MI Age Death Place Residence Death Date Volume Certificate Death Volume
MATTOX ELLEN 073 HARRISON 11-09-1932 052 25826 1932
This means of course that she was born about 1859. We have no idea what her tribal name was, but she married Joseph M. Mattox, probably in or near Harrison County, Kentucky where she lived the remainder of her life, about 1883. She died Nov. 9, 1932 according to her death certificate. Does anyone know any more about her?
Posted: February 2007
G. Norris
Query: My 4+ great grandfather is buried in an old indian burial graveyard in Fayette, County Alabama. To my knowledge my grandfather was not an American Indian. All family records tell the same story that Charles Daniel Lucas is buried in an Old Indian grave yard on the old “Mince Hughes” place. There are 10 Indians buried there. My grandfather has a marker and people who have been there tell me that there is evidence of other graves. My question is why isn’t this area marked as historic so it can be protected. How can I go about finding out “who” all is buried there and “why” my grandfather was buried there? I have tried to find out about American Indians in Fayette County, Alabama but have come up with nothing.
Posted: February 2007
Anthony Pillois Sr.
Query: At my grandfathers grave I noticed a lot of Native Americans, who were later id as Cherokee, when I asked my mother she stated they were his people, but all my life he stated he was “Black Irish.” His name was Elzia Wiggins, he married Ostrillia Putman, another so-called Black German and at her gravesight it was a repeate of grandpa’s death. I looked up Black Irish and Black German and the internet states that they were Native Americans that refused to leave North Carolina. Can any one please help me find my roots so I can pass my heritege to my grandchildren as they have should have the right to know with pride where they came from. Thanks for any help you can give.
Posted: February 2007
Jack
Query: DUCKWORTH, Lyndan (d 2001)from William DUCKWORTH and Winefred COON (Texas). Great, great?? grandfather drug to death just prior to Trail of Tears (1838), member of upper council. surviving wife children enslaved by Duckworth.
Posted: February 2007
Tarra
Query: I am looking for the meaning of my family name. Its a Cherokee name pasted on for a very long time. Noone knows what it means. The name is Noveda.
Posted: February 2007
M Kinney
Query: I am researching the KAYS (possible alternate spellings CASE, KEES) and RODGERS and HAYS (which eventually became HAYES) families to find my Cherokee ancestors. Can anyone help me find out who they were? Some of my ancestors were as follows: James A. HAYS, whom we believe might have been part Cherokee, married Sarah Jane KAYS, who could have also been part Cherokee; they married in 1876 in Franklin County, IL. James’ parents were James A. and Nancy HAYS. Sarah’s parents were Washington D. KAYS, born in KY about 1816, and Elizabeth (maybe Lizzie) RODGERS, born about 1816. This Elizabeth (maybe Lizzie) KAYS might have been on the Trail of Tears.
Posted: February 2007
Tracey Carter-Dunlap
Query: I’m trying to find the father of James Thompson Cray Carter born 28 Jan 1846 in Sylva, Washington Co., AR. Sylva was apart of Oklahoma/Indian Territory at the time of James’ birth. His mother was Lydia Andrews born between 1795-1811 in Kentucky(?). I was told by 2 recently found cousins that I should look at the Carter line that is related to Robert E. Lee to see if theres a match? Any help would be greatly appriciated!
Posted: February 2007
Barbara Crotts
Query: I was told my great, great grandfather hid a group of Eastern Cherokees from North Carolina in the mountains so they wouldn’t need to go on the Trail of Tears. I need to varify this. (Michael Spencer — born l3 August, l831, Randolf County, N.C. Also my grandmother’s first name was Ocia. Was that an Indian name?
Posted: February 2007
Tim Gunter
Query: My father was a full blood Cherokee indian from Alabama and my mother was German. I never met any of my indian relatives and I am 50 years old now, my father left and died of alcolism while I was still young, I remember him saying he had a brother named Haywood and another named Earl. I have dreams of things and another language that I only understand in my sleep. I wish I could know who my grandparents were and find out if any of my indian family is still alive. Please help me.
Posted: February 2007
Dan Sladick
Query: My great great grandmother was born in 1838 in upstate New York. She was a full Onieda Indian. She was married to James Leroy Woodard. They moved to Ohio and on the Cal. where their daughter Nillie Edith was married in the middle 1890’s. I am trying to get my grandmothers Lucinda’s maiden name. I have a picture of their wedding and according to the tribe they will need her maiden name to research the family tree. The tribe indicated by the picture that she did was part of their tribe.
Posted: February 2007
Elaine LAMAR
Query: My ggrandfather’s name was Joseph Chatman JACKSON, he was born in IL, his father TN and mother Kentucky. He was Cherokee, but parents were killed when he was young. He was old enough to know his last name, but not his parents first names. He may have had a brother named James, but all of the older relatives have passed on, so there is no one to ask. However, I was wondering if there would be any family that might be searching from the other end for this misssing part of their family. My dad was very proud of his Cherokee heritage, (even before it became popular). We have some pictures of him as a grown man. He was a very intelligent man, black hair, brown eyes and brown skin, small of stature. Any information would be wonderful.
Posted: February 2007
Megan
Query: Looking for info on John WATTS b. 12-14-1741 in Cumberland TN (Cherokee Nation East) who married Mary JOHNSON in 1768. Is this ‘the’ Chief John Watts of the Cherokee tribe?
Posted: February 2007
Cynthia “Cindy” Shelton
Query: I am researching my Cherokee ancestry for the surnames CANNON and/or YOUNG. Please contact me. Thank you, Cindy Shelton.
CANNON’S
James Harrison Cannon
Born: ca. 1854 Tennessee Died: 27 Nov. 1928 Lexington KY
Married: Polly Ann Young
Born 22 March 1868 Virginia Died: 8 August 1945 Stamping Ground KY
Children: John Riley; Andrew Gallie; Birdie Lee; Dovie Mae; James Harrison, Jr.; Jessie James; Della Clay; Sallie Bell; William Aurbry; Evelyn
James Harrison’s Father:
John Cannon
Born: age 45 born in Alabama
Married: age 46 born in Tennessee
Mary Ann
born: ?
Children: John Riley; Sarah Jane; James Harrison;
Johns parents: ?
Mary’s Parents: Father from Oklahoma; Mother from Tennessee
YOUNG’S
Polly Anne Young’s Parents:
Hezekiah Young
Born: 24 March 1846 Clairborn Tennessee Died: 22 May 1925 Liberty KY
Married: Ellendor Elizabeth Yocum
Born: 1865;
Her parents: William David Yocum and Elizabeth Jane Reed
Children: Polly Ann age 14, Lidda B. age 9, Melia L. age 7 and Luma C. age 3. Also stepchildren listed: George Yocum age 17, Mary E. age 6 mo.
Hezekiah’s Father:
Calvin Young:
Born: Virginia
Married: Mahala J. Jones Born: Virginia
Children: John b. 1831; Samuel b. 1832; William b. 1834; David b. 1837; Tobitha b. 1842; Martin b. 1843; James b. 1845; Hezekiah b. 1846; Lucy A. b. 1847; Mary b. 1849; Joel b. 1852
Note: It is through Polly Ann’s father’s family that the Cherokee are believed to be connected. But I found a John C. Cannon (roll#869)and a Mary R. Cannon (roll#870)on the Dawes Rolls and wonder if the connection could be here as well. I would like to find out how get their detailed information.
Posted: February 2007
Beth Mayer
Query: I am looking for any information about my family. I have very little. My great grandpa Thompson’s mother was Lily Thompson (maiden name Sloan), her mother was Sidney Martin I am assuming she remarried since her name is not sloan. My family’s name is Gathers. All from Oklahoma.
Posted: February 2007
Sharyn Laymon
Query: Looking to find relatives of Nancy Jane Stacy (my deceased grandmother…she married Fred Earl Bandy. I believe my grandmother was from Kentucky originally, but they later moved to West Virginia. Her mother was Rebecca Kennedy and her dad was John Stacy. Anyone related, please email sharynlaymon@yahoo.com
Posted: February 2007
Bill Stich
Query: Henderson Rolls John Nations.
Posted: February 2007
Brendilee
Query: Now and then I have done some research on my Dad’s side of the family regarding Cherokee or American Indian bloodlines. The surnames I’ve looked into are JOHNS and GARRISON in particular. John B JOHNS born in 1815 and his wife Phebe GARRISON born in 1816, both born in Ohio, died in Illinois, buried in Lyman cemetary. My husband’s mother has also told him that her father was Cherokee Indian and Pennsyvania Dutch but he died in the 30s when he was in his 50s and she had no details on his family except names of siblings one of whom was Eleanor. His name was Raymond EARLE/EARL. His kids birth certificates say EARLE but for some reason the E was dropped later as in my mother-in-law who went by EARL. Raymond was born in New Jersey and married Edna KASTNER. If anyone is interested in this info (have few tidbits at home) or has other info, please contact me.
Posted: February 2007
Sherry
Query: My grandmother was 1/2 Cherrokee her name was Virgina Bowling, maiden name Davidson, her mother was full blooded Cherokee, Eliza Combs, if anyone knows anything on them please respond. I know I’m Cherokee, I just need to prove it.
Posted: February 2007
John Plantz
Query: Looking for info on Cherokee ancestry names Plantz, Click, Carlson. I know my Grandmother was full Cherokee. Her maiden name is Click.
Posted: February 2007
L J Robinson
Query: I am looking for any information on my great grand parents, Allen mangum and Winiford Thomas. Allen mangum is the son of Julia Mangum, do not know the parents of Winiford. I know they were married in Granville, NC on 2-10-1835 but I can’t find any records. I have a picture of Julia in Native American clothing but I don’t know what tribe she belongs to. A daughter Julia v (also named) married my great grandfather William Coleman Kelly. If anyone has any information on them I would appreciate any help you can provide.
Posted: February 2007
Lora Ashley-Casteel
Query: I am in need of information on names: Casteel; Mary Ellen King, Nuhdo Nokalakee (Dawn Walkingstick)….Thank You Lora Ashley-Casteel
Posted: February 2007
Ed Schramm
Query: We have been told that my wife’s great-great grandmother was full Cherokoee Indian, but we have not been able to find any proof. Her name was Experience King, b 3/26/1806 in Paupack-Pamona, PA, d 3/2/1884 in Taylor County, IA. She was married on 1/26/1829 to John Clement Akers, b 5/20/1804 in Monroe County, PA, d 3/30/1885 in Johnson County, IA. They had 14 children. We would appreciate any information to verify that she was in fact Cherokee.
Posted: February 2007
Mark Preston
Query: Looking for Bob Smith married to Hattie Smith they had one known daughter born in New York named Hattie Smith later lived in Keatchie Louisiana, they where Choctaw and African American.
Posted: February 2007
Jim Floyd Miller
Query: Jane Barton married John Deskin sometime in the 1850’s? Deskin married Brack Fondren in Texas.
Posted: February 2007
Sandra Adams
Query: Looking for the parents of Julia Hall my great grandmother. Her parents were killed and her married sister Margaret raised her. She said she was Cherokee.
Posted: February 2007
Patricia Hulbert
Query: Robert Spears: We have traced my paternal Spears ancestors back to Robert Spears. Born 1784 in NC he moved to TN between 1827 and 1834. His son Drewry born March 1825, married Polly Ann Medlock born 1824 in TN. Their children in 1850 census records of Rn Drewry 25, Mary Ann 26, Elizabeth 8, john 7, George Washington 2, and his twin William Zachirah Taylor 2 and James Riley infant. James Riley, born 1849 in Knox Co. Tn, was my great- grandfather. He married Serilda Johnson whose father was Louis Johnson, born 1832 in Tn. James Riley’s brother William married Margaret Johnson sister of Serilda. Looking for information on Robert Spears who claimed to be Cherokee, however, family pictures show Scottish stature and characteristics.
Posted: February 2007
Liz Ownby
Query: I am looking to find my great grandmother’s Cherokee information. I understand she was full Cherokee, from Oklahoma. Her name was Hattie Raker and she married Irwin L. Barber sometime near 1925. Their daughter, Thelma Barber was born in Oklahoma in 1925. Thank you!
Posted: February 2007
Karen Mae Wilkerson
Query: I’m looking for any information about the birth of Thomas Lee Wilkerson, born 5-9-1937 in Oklahoma.
Posted: February 2007
John Howard
Query: My Grandma is Lettie Gray Hatched Dudurham Howard.
Posted: February 2007
Missy
Query: I hope and pray someone can help. This is my last hope. I am trying to find info on my G.Grandmother: MOLLY CANTRELL. She was born Oct.3,1895 in Tennessee. Her Mother was 100% Cherokee, as we’ve been told, but unfortunately, we cannot trace her back any earlier than the year she met and married my G.Grandfather: BRUCE R. LUNA. I know she had at least two Sisters: Sadie and Niner. But both are now gone, and what info the may have had is gone as well. If there’s anyone out there that can help, please contact me via my addy? I am still trying to figure out where the “CANTRELL” name links. Thank You. Missy
Posted: February 2007
Ike Warwick
Query: Does anyone have any information on my great-great grandmother, Arminda McManus? I think she was from Mississippi and I have been to her grave in LaSalle parish, Louisiana.
Posted: February 2007
Debra
Query: I am trying to find information on Arizona Leda Williams. I do not know her date of birth, I believe it to be between 1890 and 1920. She died in Arkansas between 1995 and 2005. She had a daughter Leda Williams, sons Jack Williams, JT Williams and Donald Williams. I think she was full blood Cherokee but would like any information anyone can add.
Posted: February 2007
Debra
Query: I am looking for any information about my Grandfather Herbert Jones. He married Trula Joy Burton between 1918 and 1925 in Arkansas. He was a very funny man and liked to entertain. He also loved to drink, which caused his death at a young age. He left behind his wife Trula and one son Harold Jones and daughters Jean, Connie, Lucille, Marty and Helen. After his death his mother (I do not know hwe name kicked Trula and her children of the family land. I think Harold was Cherokee but do not have any more information about him or his family.
Posted: February 2007
Yasmeen
Query: My great grandmothers name was Nelle LIGHTFOOT TRUEBLOOD and she was born around 1900 in Perquimanns county in North Carolina. She died in 1927 She had 11 brothers and sisters and 2 daughters. Her husband was named Henry JONES and he was born in the same town and later lived near Nags Head Chowan County. I have been told they are Cherokee. Does anyone have any information on the LIGHTFOOT TRUEBLOOD family
Posted: February 2007
Sandra Haley
Query: I am looking for anyone who is related to Berry Benson Honea. Sion Honea or Silas Honea. I have them coming to Oklahoma in 1900’s. they are found in Georgia, Ak, TN?, TX and OK.
Posted: February 2007
Danny Davis
Query: I am looking for any information on a cherokee woman named Rebecca elizabeth edwards that was married to William Raleigh Davis of carroll county va. thier son william my grandfather said he had an uncle named george edwards and one named greenbury. any infomation would be great thanks
Posted: February 2007
