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Rob Baker
Query: Looking for parents of Arleigh “Bill” Baker of Ketchum Oklahoma.
Posted: February 2009
Dorothy McLain
Query: I am searching for information on Martin Van Wilkerson born Aug. 22,1860 in Missouri. Died Sept.4, 1906 in Texas.
Posted: February 2009
Marsha Kemp
Query: I am looking for the birthplace of Asenith King, b. 9/1805-06 in North Carolina. She married Loyd Polk of Mssissippi. She would be my grandfather’s great grandmother. He always sad he had a cherokee granparent or greatgrandparent who was Cherokee. Loyd and Asenith had a large family and Julius Ceasar Polk, their son, is my great grandfather.
Posted: February 2009
Len
Query: I have heard that anyyone who is a given percent cherokee indian is entitled to participate in money from the operation of casinos in alabama. I have been told that my grandmother dont know her maiden name was a full-blooded Cherokee indian. She married a man named Albert Larue circa 1900. They lived in Waterloo Alabama. He was a french fur trapper. They were fruit farmers until tva built pick-wick dam and flooded them out. He relocated in Texas leaving my grandma eight small children. She moved to north Alabama and later to Columbia Tennessee. There she married Gus Hearl. Can you give me any clues to persue? Thanks a million!
Posted: February 2009
Regina Knight
Query: Looking for relatives of Dave A Childers from Brookhaven, GA. Have lost contact with them and have many questions. Mothers name Alice Savanah Carr, I would like to talk to anyone related to her also.
Posted: February 2009
Alexis Schrader
Query: My great grand mother Dela Davis was a full blood Cherokee Indian. She was married to my great grandpa. He had just buried his first wife and this Indian he met wanted this material he had so he traded material for her (Dela) and that is how she became his second wife. They lived in Wichita, KS. She died in the late 50’s.
Posted: February 2009
Laura
Query: I am looking for a Cherokee woman named, Ga-Ho-Ga, of the Deer Clan(eastern band). She married a john lightfoot. According to the records that I have she gave birth to at least two children in Cherokee Nation East(georgia and south carolina). One nacy in 1755 and the other Dorcus Benge in 1760. Any info on her will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: February 2009
Connie
Query: I have always been told that my great,great Grandfather married a Cherokee lady. I have no records of this but would love to know for the benefit of my children and Grandchildren. (No other reason) The last name of my relative was sneed, that is the spelling that was passed down thru the years ti may have been spelled different at that time. There are Sneeds who live in the Cherokee area now and I would like to know if they are my cousins. Thank you for reading this e-mail and for any help you can give me.
Posted: February 2009
Lindsey
Query: I am looking for information on John Linzey 1937 SC. He married Nancy Mayetta Harper in Alabama. I know he fought in the civil war. I can’t seem to find anything on his parents. I believe he was cherokee.
Posted: February 2009
Glen Myers
Query: I am looking for a Nancy Isabelle (Belle) Speer that was born late 1800’s and married Zachariah Taylor Myers in 1889. Belle was Zachariah’s 5th wife and most likely was very young. He was in his early 40’s. Family comments was that Belle was indian. Belle had 7 children with Zachariah. Belle’s 6th child was Hernie Oren Myers, he was my grandfather. Hernie was born 1897 in Macon, Missouri. Zachariah died 1909 in Pineville, MO. I have no further information on Belle. My grandfather was 12/13 when his father, Zachariah died. Hernie Myers eventually moved to Keokuk, IA. and married Helen Wooster in Keokuk. I would appreciate any information on Belle Speer Myers and any authentification of her race. Thanks, Glen Myers.
Posted: February 2009
Glen Myers
Query: I am looking for a Nancy Isabelle (Belle) Speer that was born late 1800’s and married Zachariah Taylor Myers in 1889. Belle was Zachariah’s 5th wife and most likely was very young. He was in his early 40’s. Family comments was that Belle was indian. Belle had 7 children with Zachariah. Belle’s 6th child was Hernie Oren Myers, he was my grandfather. Hernie was born 1897 in Macon, Missouri. Zachariah died 1909 in Pineville, MO. I have no further information on Belle. My grandfather was 12/13 when his father, Zachariah died. Hernie Myers eventually moved to Keokuk, IA. and married Helen Wooster in Keokuk. I would appreciate any information on Belle Speer Myers and any authentification of her race. Thanks, Glen Myers.
Posted: February 2009
Eunice
Query: I am looking for any information that I can find on my great-grandmother Mahalia Adaline Price Sliger. She is a daughter of a Price and Webber. She was born Sept. 12, 1971 in Montgomery, Alabama. She died August 24, 1914 in Cameron, Tx, and buried August 26, 1914 in Brounwood, Texas. She was married to Solomen Leonard Sliger on July 12, 1888. I was told she was Full Cherokee. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: February 2009
Starr Grisim Lara
Query: Hello, There’s a rumor in our family that my father is 1/4 to 1/2 Cherokee. I would like to learn if this is true. My father passed away in 1990, and I never knew him. How do I proof this one way or another. My father’s name was James Richard GRISIM. His father was Charles R. GRISIM.
Posted: February 2009
Nana Smith
Query: I am hunting the parents of Nancy Davis who married Michale Orlando Ghormley they are buried in Grandview Cem in Tahlequah, OK. Nancy born in 1854 -died 1927. Michael born 1847 – died 1940. How can I get their obit.
Posted: February 2009
Karen Felton
Query: I am looking for information on my biological grandmother, Katie (Katherine) Phelps. She died in child birth with my mother, Bernice Skinner in Hertford NC 1928. She had three dauhgter, Mable, Pearl, and Bernice. She was married to Hardy Skinner of Hertford NC, and we were told that she was a full Cherokee Indian.
Posted: February 2009
Mary Sue Holst
Query: I am looking for information on Sarah Laylock or Blaylock who married Asama Hardin. She is supposed to be full blooded Cherokee. I have heard that Asama is also Cherokee. Any information will be greatly appreciated. This is my gggrandmother. Her daughter Rose Ann Hardin married my greatgrandfather Erasmus Newsom.
Posted: February 2009
Nana Smith
Query: I am hunting the parents of Nancy Davis who married Michale Ghormley they are both burried in Tahequah.
Posted: February 2009
Connie
Query: Does anyone know any information about a Louola Ledford who was Cherokee.
Posted: February 2009
William M. Horan
Query: My great grandmother Mildred Davis was married to William Macklin Carr. My grandmother Virginia Pair claims that they were Cherokee from North Carolina. Can you help me with this.
Posted: February 2009
Robert Bowar
Query: I’m wondering if anyone might have run across any info about an Evelyn Selby (or any of her relatives or descendants) of Cherokee descent who was born (we think) in KY around the turn of the century. She married Chester O’Bryan of WV and had 7 daughters — Erie (the eldest), Margaret (born in Cattlesburg, KY in 1934), and Dolores (the youngest, born ca. 1943) are the only names we know. Any info you might have would be greatly appreciated, as we keep running into brick walls in our search.
Posted: February 2009
Lou Cheney
Query: Looking for any information on Rita Bjordahl. She says her mothers name was Treva Babcock married to James(Jimmy) Cox. Her grandparents were Linny Lingo and Roy Babcock. This was also my family. Have been unable to reach her to find out more information she has posted here. We want to find out who she is. Thanks for any help.
Posted: February 2009
TStrong
Query: I am looking for Mary Polly Martindale born 1834 In AL. Lived in Missouri in 1850 and Kentucky in 1860. Married W.M. Daniel in 1861. Kids are Peter Martindale Daniel, William Daniel, John R Daniel, M.Luther Daniel, Joela Daniel Alvin Daniel. It is family history that she was a Full Cheyenne Native American. Any information you have would be great.
Posted: February 2009
Pasha
Query: I am looking for any information relating to Cherokee Chief “White Fox” of Oklahoma. I recently discovered that my paternal grandfather was 2/3rds Cherokee Indian, 1/3rd Irish. And that his great-grandmother was taken hostage by Cherokee Indians and later married a Cherokee Brave. Chief “White Fox” of Oklahoma is my paternal grandfather’s Uncle.
Posted: February 2009
John Dickerson
Query: I am trying to trace my ancestory back through my grandfather who I was told was Cherokee Indian. I do not have a lot of information on his father, just the name R.M. Dickerson. I would really like to connect with anyone who may be able to help me find out if my family is on the Dawes Rolls. Please feel free to email me.
Posted: February 2009
Terry Wainwright
Query: Melinda Tuttle was my gggrandmother. We were told that she married a man named D.H. Tuttle. Sometime around 1888? If you can hep us we would appreciate it.
Posted: February 2009
Judith Cutlip
Query: My Great Grandfather was William R. Holcomb, born Feb 1863 and married Amanda E. Cutlip in 1884. He was related to a Chief Holcomb of the Blackfoot Tribe. Can anyone help me?
Posted: February 2009
Joann Kidwell
Query: I have been told that my husband’s great great grandmother was Cherokee. There was a storm and a baby was found in the yard. This Cherokee Baby was adopted by John B. and Rachel Aldridge and named Susan Jane. Birth date was set at 9 Dec. 1814, in KY. Can anyone help confirm this?
Posted: February 2009
Marilyn Renfro
Query: My grandfather’s grandfather was John Washington LEWIS. He married a woman named Marie who was full-blood Cherokee. The only information we have on her is her birth year about 1840. John Washington LEWIS was born in 1829 and died on November 4, 1884. They lived in Arkansas. John was shot in the head while hunting in Texas. If anyone has any leads or information, please email me.
Posted: February 2009
Mariah Sumner
Query: I am trying to identify if my great grandmother or her ancestors appeared on the Dawes Roll (Cherokee): Her name was Cordia BURCHAM and she married Louis Carl Sumner. They lived in the Rockingham County area on NC. I’m just beginning the search, so any info is helpful.
Posted: February 2009
Carolyn
Query: I am looking to find any information on a Nancy Elizabeth “Yellowbird” Pack she was born Rowan Co. North Carolina 1757 approx. was married to a Roderick Jenkins. Was told she is a full blooded Cherokee. Would appreciate any all info.
Posted: February 2009
Susan Hogan
Query: I am looking for my Jenkins Cherokee ancestors.
Posted: February 2009
Anne Marie
Query: I’ve been told my great, great grandmother on my mother’s side was Cherokee (or 1/2 Cherokee). Her name was Dicie Frances and the death date I have is: 1/28/1875. Been looking for further info for many years. Very anxious for any information.
Posted: February 2009
Vivian Sandefur Anderson
Query: I saw a query from Carol ‘Sandefur’ Stone about the Sandefur’s. My maiden name is Sandefur and I can get some info on the family. I was born in Speedwell Tn., and my parents lived around the Forge Ridge/Harrigate area. Get in touch with me and maybe I can help out.
Posted: February 2009
Sue
Query: I dont know where to start I have been told that we have Indian in us but don’t know what tribe, I did have a doctor tell me once that you could tell what did because I have a bump on my nose. I was told by my father that we did, my French side came to America and one was married to a Indian. If someone could help me find out for sure would make me very happy.
Posted: February 2009
Dane Crank
Query: Searching for my drawls roll number and my family Adairs, Nichols, Brown, Daneil Mozingo, Kimble are all heirs of the Indian ancestry.
Posted: February 2009
Roberta Hamilton-Griggs
Query: I understand that my great grandfather is John RAMSEY. I understand that he was 1/2 Cherokee. His daugter was Helena Mae RAMSEY born c. March 4, 1888. His grandson is Ronald R. Hamilton born 1932.
Posted: February 2009
Jenna Frisby
Query: This is on behalf of my husband and his family. His paternal grandmother was named Orpah Irene Frisby(Bradley). Her father was Charlie Bradley. Supposedly his great grandmother was a 1/4 Cheerokee and that she married and Irishman. The Bradleys came from either Kentucky-Oklahoma-Arkansas area.
Posted: February 2009
David Jarrell
Query: My gggrandmother, Sarah (Sally) Jarrell (1828-1891) lived in Boone Co. West Virginia. She bore 4 children to a man who was said to be Cherokee. There is no paper trail. We have heard that if a parent was native american, he was not listed on any documents. One of the children was John Chapman Jarrell 1857-1926). We know he visited cherokee relatives in Oklahoma in 1903-1907. I know it’s a long shot, but we would really like to have the name of the gentleman in question.
Posted: February 2009
Peggy (Patrick) Rickard
Query: I am a direct descendant of Letty “HATCHETT GREY” DURHAM. Some of the names are Dora CRAFT PATRICK, EMILY ALSUP PATRICK, ELIZABETH ALSUP PATRICK, ROBERT ALSUP PATRICK, JAMES HOWARD on down to Letty. Does any one have her link to Native American?
Posted: February 2009
Donna Oldham
Query: I am looking for information on Mary Melvin and her family. She was my great great grandmother. Mary Melvin born abt 1854 was married to Andrew Jackson Clark. Her parents were Grandison Melvin and Sarah Sallie. Grandison’s parents were Hezikiah Melvin and Elizabeth Thomas. It is my understanding they were from mercer W.Va. Mary and Andrew lived in Giles County VA at the time of their death. If anyone has any inforamtion regading their Cherokee hertiage I would love to know.
Posted: February 2009
Pam Wojtowicz
Query: Gggrandmother Alzina Knight birth 1839 Princeton KY. Married William Timmons 7 Jan 1859 Caldwell Cty, KY. Children; my ggrandmother Mary, Thomas, Nedwin, Eliza, Rebecca, John. Grandmother said her mother Mary Knight Timmons was a full Cherokee. Alzina’s siblings Mildy, Leander, Berry, Pink, Dicey, Nicey, John. Alzina’s father was born in KY her mother was born in TN.
Posted: February 2009
Marilynn Hawhee
Query: I do not have a query, but I have some info. for Phyllis who had a query in Jan. 2004 about Arthur, Nancy Hawhee. I tried to e-mail her, but the e-mail address wasn’t valid. Please post this so she can contact me.
Posted: February 2009
Susie Miller
Query: I am a desentand of Steve and Mary Jane Vaughn was Cherokee and Steve Blackfoot. I think they come out of Georgia. Steve or his brother killed a man they fled.
Posted: February 2009
Janet Elliott
Query: Looking for a Doc Quinton. Allegedly a full blooded Cherokee living in east Alabama during the late 1800s.
Posted: February 2009
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information on the parents of John M. Owen (born in Kentucky around 1816) and John M.’s wife Matilda J. (maiden name unknown); she was born in Kentucky also around 1832. I have evidence for a Cherokee connection, but can’t find information on either topic.
Posted: February 2009
Amanda
Query: I am looking for information on Mary M. Richardson, b. 1837 Roanoke, VA. Was said to be Cherokee and was said to be on Trail of Tears. Have a photo of her which looks like she is native american and also had native american artifacts passed down through the family. She married Joseph Vernon (b. Ohio), probably in Orange County Indiana. She died in Orange Co., Indiana in 1916, I believe. Need to know who her parents were, their parents, etc., and am running into a lot of dead ends.
Posted: February 2009
Brandon
Query: I am looking for my grandparents on my father’s side, I was told by my father Claude E. Miller, that my grandmother was Cherokee. I don’t know where to start to look for her, because she passed away when my father was 8 years old and never had the honor of meeting her. I need help on how and where to start on find out who the name of my grandparents are. If any one can help it would be greatly appreciated. It’s just nice to know who your ancestors are.
Posted: February 2009
Susan Sussman (Susan Tabor)
Query: I am looking for the parents of William Thomas Perritt. Williams Thomas was in the 1896 Dawes rolls (Cherokee). We do know the Tabor side. The mother of James Tabor jr. which was a (Bryant) was (small) part Choctaw. The fathers side of James Tabor was part Mexican. My children grandparents are the Tabors. There were no indian princess.
Posted: February 2009
Louise Andrade
Query: I’m trying to find info. for George and Sarah Williams and their children Mintie, Ernest, Annie, Ethel (my grandmother) and Borgie. They where at township12, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory in the 1900 census. My mother Nancy Mclin was also born somewhere in Oklahoma she never would say. I would appreciate any help I can get.
Posted: February 2009
Sandra Barnett
Query: Annis Dixon, Annie Madewell, Margaret Ann Dixon, Lydia Ann Stewart Lee Roy Holmes. Are any of this Indian? I know a Annis Dixon is on the 1900 Indian Territoy Census, Line 17. Her birth year is 1818, born in Tennesse. Thank you for any information you may have.
Posted: February 2009
Amber Tipton
Query: Looking for my family. I know my parents and their parents but wanna know more.
Posted: February 2009
Danielle Allen
Query: My grandmother tells me that her great grandmother was an indian princess and her name was Winnie Sizemore. My grandmother and all her family were all raised in perry and Brehitt county in KY. I was wondering if you can help.
Posted: February 2009
Norma Reynolds
Query: There is a family story that my great great grandfather, William E. Herrington was an Indian Agent is Mississippi in the early 1800’a and that he met my future great great grandmother at a religions tent revival. How can I find if he was an Indian Agnet and if the name Threatt or Thweatt is Indian. Her name was Matilda Thweatt or Threatt born in 1812-1814 in TB.
Posted: February 2009
Betty McDonald
Query: My great grandfather was full blooded Cherokee, I would like to know what part of Cherokee I am.
Posted: February 2009
Gary Rosenberg
Query: Looking for Thomas Horsey, full blooded Cherokee b.ca. 1845 on reservation in NC. Wifes name was Margaret Burns. He is not on Dawes roll. Margaret Burns was b. in AL. My ggrandmother was 1/2 Cherokee and had many children. Her name was Margaret Horsey. Don’t know where she was born? But moved to little Rock AR. Was married to Ben Gravier from New Orleans LA. Who was in Civil War and was on military canon boat on Ohio river as powder monkey. His job was to bring bags of powder from front of ship to the cannons in middle of ship and was just teenager. There was a rumor that Thomas Horsey was murdered while working on a road maybe for his pay? He used to run away from home and go back to the reservation and his wife used to go get him and bring him back home. This time he wasn’t there and never returned.
Posted: February 2009
Judy Lee Sims Buckley
Query: Any information related to Edmond and Sabra Rankin Lee settled in Ark.
Posted: February 2009
Kathryn
Query: This is what I’ve been told and read. Does antone have or know info. on Chief Donahoo who was married to Mary Wentwortg. abt 1700 They had a daughter Elizabeth (Betsy Donahoo) she married William Pledge they had two children Elizabeth (Betty) and Francis “Frank” Pledge. Elizabeth (Betty) married a Thomas Poindexter and Francis Pledge married Elizabeth “Jane” Poindexter Captain Thomas’s sister. I’m trying to verify what info. I have and find out more for my 15 year old grandaughter and my self. Thank you for your time and help. PS I’ve always felt their was Indian blood in my family, but didn’t know from what tribe. So you see it’s not important to my grandaughter also me too.
Posted: February 2009
Jesse Ward Stonefield
Query: My father is Chris Ward, born 12/25/67 in St. Louis, MO. He is descended from the Scots-Irish/Cherokee Ward family. I was adopted at birth and I have never met my father. Any information on him or his ancestors would be incredibly helpful.
Posted: February 2009
Ginger
Query: I am looking for John and Mary Rebecca Sellers info. I have been told that both or at least one of them is full blooded indian. They both were born in North Carolina and later moved to Rome, Georgia.
Posted: February 2009
Penny
Query: I really have what I think is a simple question, but I can’t find the answer. If a family was definately Cherokee BB, and their children were born in Indian Territory, Cherokee Nation, and they lived there their whole lives (born there) – after the Dawes Rolls, does that mean that they or their family ARE on the Dawes roll? Were the Cherokee who refused to sign, or chose not too, or even rejected, allowed to stay in the Indian Territory anyway, or did they have to leave? What if they were on the Miller Roll (or any other roll), and not Dawes? Were they allowed to stay? … confused.
Posted: February 2009
Peggy Rickard
Query: My great grandma was Native American. Her name was Emily Alsop Patrick. She was born in 1863 in Magoffin cnty Ky. Some told me she was listed on the tenn. enrollment of Chattanooga as Cherokee Chickasaw. I am havibg trouble finding this. In her tree is FIELDS which I saw a lot of on enrollments. Emilys dad was robert alsop patrick-served in civil war Ky 6 calvary.
Posted: February 2009
Wynema Wilson
Query: My great grandmother was born in 1855 in Washington Co., Ark. to James and Ellendor SIMPKINS. Her name was Catherine Elmira SIMPKINS. She is listed with both parents in 1855, but by 1860 her mother was a widow. Between 1860 and 1865 her mother disappears from the census. My grandmother next shows up as Elmira WATKINS in Crawford Co, Ark. We believe when her mother died she went to live with either an aunt or sister who was married to a WATKINS. Elmire had been called Cathy and since there must have been another Cathy in the family they changed her to Myra. Also since she was so young (between 7 and 10) gave her the Watkins name. She shows up in the early 1870’s as Elmira Watkins. She married my great grandfather William Anderson BOWLES (or Boles) and they lived in Prairie Grove, Ark (Wash. Co). If anyone has any informatin on these missing years and why the name change, I would be very interested.
Posted: February 2009
April and Penny
Query: My mother was born Oct. 1954 to what I know on Cherokee reservation. She has 4 brothers in which I am looking for. She was adopted at age 3yrs. by Ruth and Howard Mcmanus from S.C. She married David Bishop in 1971 and past in July 1981 in Baytown, TX she is buried in Greenville, SC. One of her brothers was there, I’m looking for a link to them and to my ancestry if at all possiable.
Posted: February 2009
April
Query: I’m looking for any info about a Wanda Lou. I do not have a last name. She was adopted when she was 3 as what I am told from the Cherokee reservation in the 50’s she was my mother and died when I was 4 she has 4 brothers and I am looking for the lost link in mine and my sister’s lives. One of my uncles was at the funeal and I do not know his name but I’m looking for any link.
Posted: February 2009
Miss Woman
Query: Hi. I need some help on finding some Choctaw and Cherokee relatives. They would be orginaly from Mississippi, Alabama and later to Missouri, Arkansas and maybe Oklahoma. The names are, CUNNINGHAM, GATES, Boyce, HANSON and HENSON.
Posted: February 2009
Wally Caviness
Query: I submitted blood for DNA Testing. I have not heard from anyone telling me that my DNA blood sample was of Cherokee lineage. I would really appreciate someone contacting me. Surely, there are other submitters asking the same thing. Do you have a Cherokee DNA DATA Base to compare samples like mine to other submitters or even present day DNA Cherokee proven submitters?
Posted: February 2009
Sherrill McCurley
Query: Any info on Charles Daniel Lucas’ family born 1771 in Sorth Carolina and died 1853 in Alabama and also on his spouse Mary Hastings born 1786 in Alabama and died 1867 in Alabama.
Posted: February 2009
Kevin
Query: I’m trying to find out if husband and wife JOHN HENRY GUMM and EMMA BRENDA NEALE of Clay County, Missouri in or arond 1890 if either are of the Cherokee nation. like to know how much Cherokee I’m. Don’t know there parents names. This is as far as I got.
Posted: February 2009
Tackett
Query: My great grandmother claimed that she was part Cherokee but I can not prove it. Her name was Effie Susan Tackett Mahan.
Posted: February 2009
Earlene Shepperd
Query: My great grandmother was Minnie Mae Bear and she was a twin full blood was what I have been told. She married a man named Walker and then Barton. Grandpa Barton tore up her papers because he didn’t want charity, I am just trying to find out more about her. If you can help it would be greatly appreciated. It is sad that people don’t take care of this when they pass on. They need to leave some of their roots to remaining family.
Posted: February 2009
Susan
Query: Hi, my grandma was Leona (or Leona may have been misspelled) B. Smith, on rolls born in Tahlequah, Ok on 22 May 1897. Her parents were Sallie (Able/Able) and EB or Cibbie Smith. The family eventually move to Bristow Creek, OK. I am trying to connect me to the Smith name. I cannot find a birth record. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. (Wa do)
Posted: February 2009
