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Linda
Query: Looking for any connections. I was told my GGGrandmother was indian. I know my GGrandma was ann or Annie Shipley and her former name I think was Davis. They had several daughters Inez, Audrey, Nell or Nellie and others. They have a huge family in the vacinty from TX to Indian, Kentucky etc. May be part of the trail of tears coming up from OK to TENN. then towards Kentucky. Holler if you like.
Posted: February 2008
David Burton
Query: I’m am searching for my Cherokee heritage. My great great grandmother was Louisa Williams and she married Levi Bramblet in Harbersham county GA. on 3/18/1834. Her parents were supposed to be full Cherokee, but I think she was adopted and I’m not sure that Louisa or Williams were her original name. This is as for as I have been able to trace my heritage.
Posted: February 2008
Lorrie
Query: I am looking for info on Cherokee chief Frank Baer. He has family by the name of Wines. My grandmother was a Wines and Frank was her grandfather. Not sure if the spelling is correct. It has been passed down that he died in a mental institute in Canton Illinois.
Posted: February 2008
Dorothy Wolf
Query: Does anyone have any knowledge of a Cherokee woman, Rising Star, that married a man with the last name of Perry. I believe in Missouri and he was a blacksmith or wheelright. They had a daughter named Mary Ellen that went on to marry a Darr.
Posted: February 2008
Wanda Griffith
Query: I am looking for anything concerning Gilliland’s and their Cherokee heritage. Can anyone help?
Posted: February 2008
Dorothy McLain
Query: I am looking for information about James M. WILKERSON. He was born about 1821 married Rebecca J. Had son Maritn Van WILKERSON born about 1860. Family lived in Missouri.
Posted: February 2008
Rosa Rood
Query: My name is Rosa and I do have Cherokee in me and my Grandparents were of the Cherokee line of Indian. Also, my Great Grandparents were Cherokee.
Posted: February 2008
TEQUELA AKINS
Query: I was told my grandfather was JAP AKINS from the South Carolina or Georgia area and he was full Cherokee. He was said to have had 3 children.
Posted: February 2008
F. A. Wolfe
Query: Seeking descendants/relatives/information of Cherokee blood relatives Betsy Hilderbrand b. abt 1864, James (Jim) Rowe b. abt 1850, and Alice Rowe B. 1902. All the above are on Cherokee Nation Rolls.
Posted: February 2008
Lerinda J. Sayre
Query: My paternal grandmother, Foncie Gallahan was part Cherokee indian. I have been unable to find a birth certificate for her. She was born in Culpeper, Virginia on September 30th, 1900. Her husband was Robert Lee Heffron also from Culpeper, Virginia. I would like to know what part Cherokee I am. Any information would be greatly apperciated.
Posted: February 2008
Fran Chancellor
Query: I am searching for Cherokee connection for JOHN WARD and/or Cherokee connection for a possible first wife. I know that there is a connection. I just have not been able to pinpoint it. John WARD married Peggy Latimer in Mercer Co KY in 1818. A daughter, Martha Ann b abt 1816, married William Henry. This JOHN WARD died 1844, Hempstead Co AR. I have no further information for him.
Posted: February 2008
Wanda Griffith
Query: Am trying to find info on my Cherokee relatives by the name of Gillilands (in Alabama). Have just began this process and would appreciate any help getting started. I knw they are there, just haven’t found them yet.
Posted: February 2008
Don Goodall
Query: I am trying to respond to a query for information on Caroline Goodall Carman. However, the e-mail address came back as “failed mail”. Please contact me as I am her nephew.
Posted: February 2008
Elizabeth Bryson
Query: My Grandmother was Minerva M Yates b.Nov. 1, 1896 Somerset KY. Her mother was Sunflower, daughter of ‘Chief’ Grey Wolf (his wife was a ‘white woman’ and her name has not come down through the family). There is some confusion about the ‘Chief’ part of Grey Wolf’s name, I was once told he was instead a ‘Medicine Man’/Shaman for his clan/tribe.
Posted: February 2008
Dorthy Carter
Query: I am looking for information on My Grandfather, Willie Roy Thomas. His mother was said to be full blooded cherokee indian from some part of Alabama. He married my grandmother Mary lou Bell who was from Selma Alabama. They settled in whistler, Al.
Posted: February 2008
Mary Lou Steadman
Query: Am seeking information or links to my great-grandmother Myrtle Ivy Mae Barber. She was born around 1891 to William and Katie Ellen (Rupe). She was born in Coweti.
Posted: February 2008
Charles Mcgilberry
Query: The George Barns was one of the first land owners in Jefferson Davis county.
Posted: February 2008
Linda Cadle
Query: My daughter is 14 years old and her great grandmother, Emma Dobbs-Cadle, married in Fonde, Kentucky. Ms. Emma had Cherokee blood I was told, and I would like some information if any on how to go about finding out about her heritage for my daughter. Ms. Emma looked like a Cherokee princess as she got older. I understand there are also Cadle’s that have Cherokee. It is very confusing to me how to go about this.
Posted: February 2008
Shira D. Cantaora
Query: Looking for relatives of either Hayes Wheeler Mayo (br. 1874, Goochland, VA) -family history says he was Cherokee, but not from which side or where; Also seeking relatives and info. of Miles Manzilla, brn. 1799, VA, alleged by my mother to have been Cherokee, looking for documentation.
Posted: February 2008
Verneal Maze
Query: I’m searching for William Benjamin Thompson,known as Ben Thompson. He was born abt 1910 in Missouri. Father name unknown, but family says he came to Missouri on the orphan train with siblings from New York. All were adopted by a Dr, Thompson, a Pharmacist in Eldorado Springs Missouri. Ben Thompson married a Fay Blackmore who was thought to be of Indian ancestry. One of their sons, Lawrence Roy Thompson was born in Bristow, Creek county Ok. about 1942-45.I would also like to find out if what the original name of the Thompson children were before they were adopted.
Posted: February 2008
Zach Moser
Query: I’m looking for imformation on Omer Webb who was indian if you have any imformation email me or call me at (260)731-8133.
Posted: February 2008
Julian Alexander
Query: Anyone know of my wifes grandmas surname, Frame, West Virginia 1900, family coming from Carolina’s 1800’s.
Posted: February 2008
Brandi Barnes
Query: My great-great-great-great grandmother was Lettie Fults-Nunley. She was born in Tennessee in 1867 to parents Henry Cleavland (“Baker”) Fults and Nancy Martin. She married Norman Nunley who was born in 1856 in Tennessee. Lettie died in 1901 in Tennessee. I have been told by elderly relatives that she was full-blooded Cherokee, but I am not sure about this story. Can anyone help me??
Posted: February 2008
Crystal A Garbani
Query: I am told that my grandmother was full blood Cherokee and that my mother is 1/2. I just want to find my heritage.
Posted: February 2008
Lorina Calcote
Query: Searching for Mary J McAfee, Cherokee, married to Thomas McAfee from Cooke Co. Tx. Last known place she lived is IT, OK. Mother may be Ruthy Gosnell. She died young, probably b.1880’s.
Posted: February 2008
Tina Warner
Query: I’m looking for information on the Cherokee lineage of my family. Specifically Abel Caudill who was married to Mary Ann Crace. From the research I have done Abel’s parents were from NC. I was always told growing up that my grandmother on my mothers side was 1/2 Cherokee. I have a photo of Abel and Mary Ann Crace and they both look native. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Linda Grantham Cheesman
Query: Looking for information on Martha born 1808 South Carolina, married John Lawhon – two known sons James and Newton M B 1834 Cophia MS. He then married JH Rowan, moved to anderson co 1860 census with son Newton. Family stories say she is full blooded Indian, Cherokee most likely. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Carol Affeld
Query: Looking for information on Robert Matoy, living in the Candian Dustrict I. T.
Posted: February 2008
Bill Choate
Query: I am looking for any information about John Choate born about 1829 in Kentucky. Apparently he had 3 wifes. The first I would like to identify. The next 2 were Elizabeth and then Nancy A. Thanks for any help.
Posted: February 2008
Adeline Rockko
Query: Looking for information on Little John Webber(Cherokee) who changed his name to Olennor Rockko about 1915. He was borne in Tulsa, Oklahoma Territory in 1877 and died in Philadelphia, Pa. about 1944.
Posted: February 2008
Ginger Porterfield
Query: In 1875 my great grandfather Christopher Porterfield, Jr., a widow with 10 children, married a Cherokee woman named Mary Elizabeth McKay Dodson. She was 41 and he was 51. They had one child, my grandfather. In the census records we have found Mary Elizabeth’s mother Susan McKay living in the house hold in the late 1800s. I can not find any link to the McKay family who may have been from Georgia but migrated to Arkansas to Indian Territory. I am seeking proof of my Native American blood lines. Can anyone help?
Posted: February 2008
Tracy Waltrip
Query: Ladies and Gentlemen: HELP! I am trying to locate a maiden name for Elmira Waltrip estimated birth year 1883. Her Dawes roll # is 17696 – census card # is M2932. On the 1900 census she was 16 married to Abe/Abram Waltrip. Can you help?
Posted: February 2008
Reno Pawton Lee
Query: Hello folks. Searching any info on three Cherokee ancestors:
1) Nellie Ugama Welch; born 11/23/1883 – Tehotchataw, GA. Parents were: Netty Ugama Addison and Dyesawn Bearpaw (aka Freddie Bearpaw Garrick)
2) Marilyn Welch Tipton; born 7/9/1904- Ramapough, MD parents were: Anna Tsaligataw Walker and Raleigh Bass Tipton (aka Weromoccow Bass-possibly Powhatan-Cherokee).
3) Virgil Pawewaton Anderson born 11/16/1933 Ada, OK aka Gilly Pawton. Parents: Virginia-Mae Boone aka Ginny Boone; Aunt Snakely; Tsahapitishaw and Henry Louis Pawewaton Anderson aka Hank, Addodecaw former lodge keeper to the Skiddi and Waquannasaw lodges one of the first native strong men of his time.
Posted: February 2008
Mary (Doran) Nolen
Query: I am grandaughter of Jessie Ross daughter of Allen Ross. I would like to know if I am in any way related to John Ross, Cherokee Indian Chief. I have card that says I am 1/4 cherokee blood. Also have ties to Lanier Brewer on Mother’s side. I believe I am more than 1/4 Cherokee. Any info would help.
Posted: February 2008
Nancy
Query: Reading a query from Lisa, regarding, Wm McFarland, who married an Indian Lady, was he in the Union Army, I have a picture of a gent and lady in a tin type. I think it is my Great, Great Grandfather, but not sure. Would like some help.
Posted: February 2008
Tamara Thrasher
Query: I have always been told that I am Cherokee. I dont have much background on my family but my mothers birth certificate says mothers name is Juanita Callie Johnson and was 16 when she had my mother in 1945 (she was probably born around 1929). Juanita Callie Johnson was born in Oklahoma and then my grandap, H.S. luck was born in Oklahoma. He was born around 1922. I was also told he was Cherokee but I dont have much infor on him either. They lived in Muleshoe Texas at time of my mothers birth. Please, any help would be great. Is Luck or Johnson decendancy of Cherokee? Any help would be great.
Posted: February 2008
Max Ciscell
Query: Trying to find out information about great grandmother Mary Dove married John Cissell after civil war. I believe Mary was from ill. Their son was Valintine Ciscell. Any information would be helpful thank you.
Posted: February 2008
Debbie Ross
Query: SUZANNE LOGAN, in Michaux, Va in the late 1800’s. Married James Tucker and ended up in southern Georgia. One of their sons was named Jack Tucker who married and had a daughter named Ruth Tucker.
Posted: February 2008
Angelia
Query: I am searching for information on my great great great grandmother. Her name was Dorothy Williams born 1/16/1831 and died 2/17/1877 I know she had one son William David Sylvester Boles born 8/16/1867, who was my great great grandfather. I believe that Dorothy’s dad’s name was Robert Williams and she had a son or grandson John Boles, John Boles Jr, F. Walker Boles. Any information I would appreciate.
Posted: February 2008
Glenn Kiker
Query: I am trying to find where my grandmother and grandfather lived in Cherokee county (Edward John Cook) and (Octavia Chapman Cook). They would have lived there until about 1917. The postal route was Route 3 Cherokee county.
Posted: February 2008
Bob Living
Query: Would like to know where about my family on both sides have been told about my one and not the other please help.
Posted: February 2008
Lisa Wargo
Query: I am looking for information on who Frank Marrs (born about 1862 in Arkans) parents were. We were told that his mothers was a cherokee indian and came with him by horseback to New York. Frank lived with his wife Margaret Keller in Hickville, Long Island and had many children including Robert, Donald, Hiram, Hugh, Caroline, Alexander, If any one has any informatin on any of them, I would love to hear from you.
Posted: February 2008
Robert Moore
Query: We’re looking for family info on Charles Moore, bn circa 1831 in Morgan County, OH. He was the husband of Mary Ann Southall, bn VA. One of his sons was William Edward Moore, bn Ohio. Family rumor was also that family had native American roots, possibly Cherokee, but we’re not sure. We cannot trace our family beyond Charles. Any info contact Robert Moore at randrmoore@adelphia.net. I thank you.
Posted: February 2008
Gloria Spottswood
Query: I am looking for any and all information regarding my great, great grandmonther and her mother. My great grandmother’s name was Gertrude Young before marriage. Her brother’s name was Finks Young. They are Cherokee and African American. My great grandmother first married Crit Spottswood in 1920, who was also African American and Indian, but I don’t know what tribe. My great grandmother’s mother came from the North Carolina Cherokee, and I was told my great grandfather Crit was on the Trail of Tears, and caught hold of bull’s tail and, I was also told he swam the James River. I think I have gone as far as I can in finding out what information I have found out so far.
Posted: February 2008
Yvette O’Connor
Query: I am looking for info on my grandfather & my great grandmother. GF – Orvel Lonzo Essary, GGM – Martha Marton or Martom. American Indian heritage. GF – b. 03/24/1909, d. 05/30/1959 IL, Military (Army) in 1930’s. GGM married Joseph Albert Essary. I suspect GGM was Cherokee or possibly Sioux. Cherokee in GGF lines too. Thank you. Any info or leads appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Melody
Query: I am looking for any information on a Betsy Runningbear whom walked the Trail of Tears, and made it. She could be a Great Aunt, my Grandfather xs 5 Runningbear died on the Trail of Tears with his wife. He took the english name Robert Arms, but he had a daughter named Bezz, and I think Betsy Runningbear is her. Does anyone have the slightest information as to who her realtives may be? Please this information will be so appreciated, and well documented on my Runningbear Family site, and There truly was a Cherokee Chief Runningbear whom was actually killed on the Trail where they cried. I am living proof, please help with anything small or large.
Posted: February 2008
Candy
Query: I am searching for any knowledge of my great grandmother Jessie Lee Lett a Cheerokee from the area of Haiti MO. She married William Franklin Walker from Thomes Illinois I believe? Any help would be much appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Kristine
Query: Hello, My grandmother named Sadie Mitchell, I have been told that she worked in a Dr. Office in Indianapolis with a Dr. who knew Sadie and her knowledge of the plants and herbs. She helped him in his practice for some time. But sadly, I also have been told that she was murdered in the 1970’s. I was a young girl and now wanting to know more about her. She was an amazing woman from what I hear. I am not sure if you married an man by the name John or had a son named John. My father was named Garland Garner.
Posted: February 2008
Valerie Sweet
Query: I have come to a genealogy road block with two ancestors claimed to be full-blood Cherokee. Charlie Pack married to or with (Birdie) Minnie E., who had a child born 1883 in Oklahoma Territory named (Berdie) Minnie A. Pack, then resided in Tennessee. I can trace the rest of the line downward, but nothing up from them. Any informaiton as to how to research further would be appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Ruth Piotrowski
Query: Ludie Mae Knott, born 1894, Tennessee.
Posted: February 2008
Therese
Query: I was told that my paternal great-grandmother, Emma Cain was half Cherokee and half Irish. She was the fourth(?) wife of African-American, John Washington Crayton in Texas. They gave birth to my grandfather, Tommy Sears Crayton. I’m looking for any info about Emma Cain’s Native lineage or her Irish connection.
Posted: February 2008
Phyllis Armour
Query: I’m trying to find information on my ggfather Jesse Decker from mcminn tn 1800s its said that he was indian would like to find out.
Posted: February 2008
Bonnie Johnson
Query: Seeking any information on my fathers family. His name James Luther Johnson, born 1988, Spiro, OK. His father William Washington Johnson married to Rhoda Jane Webb? Mother was full blood Cherokee. My father had 3 sisters.
Posted: February 2008
Patricia Fain
Query: I am desperately trying to find the Dawes Rolls. I am going to libraries to find them. Would the Latter Day Saints church have more information? Also, will the DNA test I see really determine my line and can I get a heritage card from this?
Posted: February 2008
Frances Vann Valdez
Query: Searching for english names of STANDING ROCK who attended to Sequoyah in his last days and STANDING MAN.
Posted: February 2008
Chester Franklin
Query: My Mother, Vera Zelma Smith was born in Greenfield, OK in 1912. According to her, her Father, George Washington Smith (generally known as G.W. Smith) was Cherokee, As she recalled at the time of her birth he worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. I have no documentation on him but found three G.W. Smiths on the Daws rolls. He moved to the Stanford, California around 1914. My Mother’s Mother was Ida Mae Tusing and was supposedly half Cherokee and half Dutch. Can anyone provide information?
Posted: February 2008
Sharon Noble
Query: Looking for information on Sanford McCamick who married Louvina Ellen Myers.
Posted: February 2008
Diane Cornish
Query: I am searching for my mother’s ancestry. She was always told that she was Irish, English, and Cherokee. My mother’s name is Mattie B Gertrude Booth, born Nov 18, 1928, at Canyon, Texas. Her mother was Nora Butcher (about 1912-1928), and her father was Claude Booth (1908-1979). My mother’s paternal G parents were John Dave Booth (Texas) and Stella G. Ladd (b Arkansas). My mother’s maternal G parents were Marion Butcher (Texas) and Mattie Jannie McClellan(Texas). Any help in finding additional family members would be appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Jacque Carpino
Query: Searching for: Revolutionary War era: Hanchrist Carlock’s wife: Mohawk tribe, name; Indian Maiden Doctor. Does anyone know?
Posted: February 2008
Betty Jane White
Query: My greatgrandmother was Nancy A Henderson. She was born 1833. She married Lott Worth Warren. If anyone has any info on her at all, it would be so much appreciated. She was born in Gorden Co. GA in Calhoun.
Posted: February 2008
Karen
Query: I am seeking any information about a Mills family who were apparently Cherokee. America Emmamaline Mills was born June 14, 1859 Alabama, d Aug 3, 1913 Chapell Hill Arkansas, she was married to Nathaniel B Johnson 1846-1932 Chapel Hill Arkansas. I know that America had a twin sister Minnie Mills, but I do not find her anywhere, nor do I find America in any census before she is married and with her husband and children, am wanting to learn more about who her parents were and about her sister Minnie, any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Evelyn Thomasson Brown
Query: My grandmother, a Cherokee, was born in Poplar Bluff, MO in 1904. She was known as Ethel Marie COCHRAN, and was raised by a family surnamed GLASS. The GLASS family called her Ethel Marie, but her given name at birth was either Luiza Jane or Eliza Jane COCHRAN. Ethel’s mother was full blood Cherokee and died at her birth. Her father died when Ethel was 12, and she was raised by the GLASS family. Any information surrounding “Ethel” or her parents is much needed.
Posted: February 2008
Rhonda Burris
Query: Birth Certificate Nancy Melinda Collins.
Posted: February 2008
Terri
Query: Hi I was looking for any information on the Richard Fields family from Indian Territory NC, Tn area it seems that this family may have a connection with my Great Great Uncles Strong Crow and Crow Stealer. For my grnad mother had their names in her family bible and we have always been told that my Grand mother was part of the Bear Clan. I hope someone can help me with this. I also have another query on here about the same thing only it gives given names and dates.. Terri
Posted: February 2008
ELAINE MASTEN
Query: My great-great-great grandfather was BANNER C BRUMMETT, married to EVE STEPHENS 1792-1880, had son BANNER C BRUMMETT married to PHERABA YOUNG in 1817. Was told EVE or PHERABA was Cherokee indian. Anyone with info please contact me.
Posted: February 2008
Lee Means
Query: My question relates to my grandmother’s family. I have very little information and I am curious. My grandmother was born in 1927 or thereabouts in or around Little Rock, Arizona. I believe her birth name was Lillian Bee. Her mother’s name was Vine Bee from what I understand and another ancestor of mine was called Ben Bee. My grandmother died in 1993 and had very few records related to her childhood. My grandmother believed herself to be of Cherokee and Black racial background.
Posted: February 2008
Jimmy Wasson
Query: Can someone please explain this to me. I am an idiot I guess. I don’t understand this. This is a relative of mine and she is clearly 1/8 Cherokee how can she be on the Freedman’s Roll and not Registered as a Cherokee Citizen?
Cherokee Watson Eliza 41 F F1229 3040 WEBBERS FALLS F
Cherokee Watson Eliza 41 F 1/8 D1265 NR WEBBERS FALLS D
Posted: February 2008
Anita Mckesson
Query: My great-great-great grandfather, William Campbell Mayfield was half Cherokee but we do not know his mother’s name. He was born in North Carolina in 1783 and later lived in Pickens or Pendleton County, SC. would like to find his mother’s people.
Posted: February 2008
Joanna Summers
Query: I am looking for infomration on my great-great grandparents. According to family lore, either one was Native American. This is the information I have on them: Joseph Malcolm (Malcom) Maddox was born 4-8-1873 (or 1874) in Arkansas. His parents according to census were from Georgia. He married Ina Gale (or Rebecka) Hale who was born on 9-23-1881 in Tiger Town, Texas. Her parents were from Virginia. Together they had Joe “Tab” Maddox, Raymond Maddox, Clyde Maddox and Grace Maddox. Grace is my great great grandmother. She was born in Ardmore Town, Carter Co., Oklahoma on 4-21-1900. She married Quincy Clyde Summers around 1914 and then wound up in Richmond, Texas. ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE WONDERFUL!
Posted: February 2008
Gail
Query: Searching for information on my gggrandmother Eliza Howard b. 1824 in MS. Maiden name unknown, 1/2 Cherokee. Possibly married to James Green and then to Love Howard and resided in Jefferson Twnshp, Jackson Cnty. AR Children were Tessie, Belzora, Eliza Ann, Alexander & Morgan. Her father was b. OH and mother who was full blood Cherokee b. in MS names unknown. If anyone has info on her or the family, please email me.
Posted: February 2008
Lynda Brown
Query: Trying to prove Cherokee Heritage; My gr-grandad was Lane Brown and he would have been born early 1900’s. Little is known but we have he was born in Tennassee to a Indian mother/runaway slave; they walked Trail of Tears; spent time in Louisiana we think. He was taken and put into the Navy on the ship SS Lexington; went awol and ended up on a whaling ship to Alaska where he changed his name to Richard Bert Merrill. Trying to get info before he was given the name Lane Brown and put into the military. All the info was given to my mom which was his granddaughter and she was born 1938 and her mother was Eskimo Francis Peterson was one of his 8 children. If anyone can help would much appreciate since we know very little about his history.
Posted: February 2008
Dominique Gantt
Query: I am looking for anyone who knows anything about my ggrandmother Nina Bell Gantt. I have been told that she was full blood cherokee and was born in south carolina and passed as a black woman. I have hit a brick wall trying to find anything out because I don’t know her maiden name or if she had siblings. I am also looking for anyone who knows anything about a Thelma Leyseth. My grandmother who is also Cherokee, she had 3 brothers. Willie and Jr. I don’t know the other brothers’ name, she was also born in South Carolina and I would greatly appreciate anyone who knows anything.
Posted: February 2008
Julie Smylie
Query: I’m searching for information on my maternal great-grandmother and her parents. Her name was Martha “Mattie” Hall Wells, her father was full-blood Cherokee, her mother anglo with the last name of Williams. Mattie was reportedly raised by her mother’s parents, who owned a plantation and treated her about as well as their dogs, or so the story goes. Mattie Hall Wells was born 5/28/1855 in Alabama and married my great-grandfather, Columbus Clinton Wells, on Feb 8, 1877, in Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia. I have a copy of their marriage license. I would love to learn more about my great-grandmother Mattie’s life. Any information is welcome.
Posted: February 2008
Maxine Whaley
Query: Looking for info on parents of Anderson HYDEN 1805-1878, and decendants by his first marriage to Nancy(?) BEATY.
Posted: February 2008
Allen Phillips
Query: Western Tsagali related to Will Rogers via Silas Rogers (Don’t remember the middle name). Grandmother’s maiden name was Leonard. Had great grandmother surname Snodgrass.
Posted: February 2008
Rhonda Burris
Query: Nancy Melinda Collins, William Alsup Collins, Aaron Collins.
Posted: February 2008
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information regarding the Click family surname, and any documented connection to the Cherokee Nation or the Eastern Cherokee. My family was from Indiana, possibly North Carolina further back, and lived in Missouri for a time.
Posted: February 2008
Dan Munford
Query: I am looking for information on my great grandparents Peter and Rachel Lee and/or their families. They lived in Anderson, SC and had 9 children, ARTHUR, GUSSY, PETER, HENRY, SARAH, WILLIE, CHARLIE, ALLAN and ANNA. Henry Lee, my maternal grandfather moved to Philadelphia and had 4 children with my grandmother, Mary Kirk. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: February 2008
Vicki Dale Wantland
Query: Indian blood. Father was Cherokee.
Posted: February 2008
Marilyn Martin
Query: I am responding to query board number 10 my great great grand mother was SARAH MARTIN she was married to THOMAS DIXON thats was my grand mother ORA LEE LOTT and my mother was VIOLA MARTIN iam trying to do reasearch on my indian back ground please help me find any of my family on the rolls. I want to keep my indian hertige alive I also have a pic of Sarah’s mother SUSAN VIRGINIA HARDISTER, MARTIN.
Posted: February 2008
Jerry Sane
Query: My Great Grandmother was a Reid, not sure of the first name spelling, Lovicy Reid, and there was a Cherokee Chief name of Jesse Reid and I’m tring to put this together, but no luck, if you can I will be greatful. Her names are Thomas and Murphy as well as mine Sane.
Posted: February 2008
Dana Mckay
Query: My grandfather, Roscoe Able Tiley, Sr. was part Cherokee indian. When I was a teenager he gave each of the grandkids some indian money from the sell of property. He married Dana Boyd and had 4 children. My father was Roscoe Tiley Jr. If you can help us trace family let us know.
Posted: February 2008
Tina Wood
Query: I am the great grandaughter of Eliza Jane Moore, grandaughter of Mella Mullins. I am trying to find pictures or any info on my native american ancesters from Kentucky.
Posted: February 2008
Barbara Crusenberry Shirks
Query: I am trying to find something about Elizabeth Feathers, who is my 6th ggrandmother. I believe she is Cherokee. I think it is possible that her father is Walter Hunter “Chief Big Feathers.” If anyone has any info on this please send me an email.
Posted: February 2008
Ann Williams
Query: Looking for decendants of Mollie Lowe or Charlie low from the Dawes Rolls. I am either Mollie’s great cousin or she was my great great great grandmother I am not sure I am looking for her birth certificate. Any info email me at rcarriwill@yahoo.com
Posted: February 2008
Susan
Query: I’m looking for info on the following family to see if they are connected to the Cherokees. Hiram Justice b. PA or Pittsylvania Co., VA and d. IN. he m. 1833 Putnam Co., IN to Ann Vest b. IN and d. IN
They had at least 1 child: John Henry Justice b. 11 Aug 1838 Putnam Co., IN and d. 30 Dec 1906 St. Bernice, Vermillion Co., IN. he m. (1) 1860 Fountain Co., IN to Sarah Kelley (listed only as John Henry) and (2)1873 Boone Co., IN to Mary Elizabeth Webster b. 4 Jul 1843 NC and d. 31 Jan 1911 St. Bernice Vermillion Co., IN
They had 2 children:
1)Albert Lindsey Justice b. 2 Jul 1876 Boone Co., IN and d. 15 Apr 1938 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. he m. (1)1901 Paris, Edgar Co., IL to Stella Vizine Ryan b. 11 Jun 1884 Paris, Edgar Co., IL and d. Aug 1965 Paris, Edgar Co., IL. and (2) Unknown
2)Cora A Justice b. 30 Mar 1879 IN and d. 30 Mar 1939 St. Bernice, Vermillion Co., IL. she m. aft 1914 IN to Charles Hamiltion b. 10 Apr 1877 IN and d. 27 Sep 1947 St. Bernice, Vermillion Co., IN.
Any help on how i might find anything out would be wonderful. i have no idea where to even start looking into this.
Posted: February 2008
Ronald Wilson
Query: I would like to find family of Thomas Elijah Wilson born in Ashville North Carolina around 1902. My father was a Cherokee who married Louise Francis Smith who was African American. Any information would be great.
Posted: February 2008
