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Justin Leisey
Query: I was told I am almost half Cherokee and I’m trying to find info on Charles Busby and his wife which is unknown to me Charles had multiple girls among them were Terri Lynn, Rebecca, Bobby Jean.
Posted: January 2010
Joy Byrnes
Query: I am trying to find information on Levi Underwood married to America (Mickey) Purvis from Green County North Carolina. I am trying to prove my Indian Heritage.
Posted: January 2010
Pamela M. Eller White
Query: Looking for info on Chief Bear Hart 1660 alabama Towinnie Greene.
Posted: January 2010
Micheline Sones
Query: Research for our gggrandmother, name Sarah FAIRCLOTH, born in Ga in 1803, move to Al, Lowndes co, married our ggranfather John Mitchell BODIE in 1834 in Lowndes co, AL, live in Pike co, AL until 1856, move to Miss (9children) info. on her or parents, thanks.
Posted: January 2010
Maidie Couvillon
Query: Mary Alice Cooper: I’m looking for information on my maternal great, great grandmother. We know that she was full blooded Native, we believe she was Cherokee but are not positive. I do know that she was born somewhere between 1827 and 1831 supposedly in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She married Henry Anderson from either VA or KY prior to 1855 in KY, we think. She evidently wound up in the Hammond/Ponchatoula area of Tangipohoa Parish in Louisiana bearing 9 children that I know of.
Posted: January 2010
Harold Lee Owens
Query: Looking for Richardsons related to Henry Alvin Richardson died 1915 in Smyth co VA married Cathrine Lousia Surber. He was a mixed blood Cherokee my g grandfather.
Posted: January 2010
Kelly Hovey
Query: My great great grandfathers name was Bert C Littledeer we know he escaped from the carslisle indian school when he was 12 he was born between 1870-1872 in Oklahoma he had a set of twins and an older son from his previous marriage if anyone has any info please let me know we have been searching about him and can find nothing except his death records.
Posted: January 2010
Sioux Oliva
Query: Hello, I am searching for information on Lucy Mae Thorpe b. 6 May 1913, in Raleigh, N.C., d. Dec 2001 in Roxbor, Person, N.C. (not sure about spelling). Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Kelton
Query: I am currently looking to prove/disprove (hopefully prove) a family legend. If anyone has any information on the Click family being part Cherokee (from my research it would be quite far back in the 1800’s) by relation to Rachel Castleberry. I am also looking for a connection to the Cherokee through the parents of John M. Owen. John M. Owen Born: Abt 1816; Kentucky. Married: Matilda J. (maiden unknown). I am looking for information on Matilda particularly. I have yet to find her prior to her marrying John Owen or to discover a maiden name. I believe there could be a Cherokee connection with her. John and Matilda moved to Indiana and resided in Clark, Montgomery, Indiana by 1860. All children were born in Indiana (according to the census I’ve found) so the actual move took place earlier obviously. Children as of 1860: Prissilla j Owen 18, Susan Owen 17, Elizabeth J Owen 15, William G Owen 12, Margaret M Owen 8, dau, Letta M Owen 6, dau, Marthy e Owen 5, dau, Josiah Owen 2, dau [JESSIE], Benjamin F Owen 9.12, son.
Posted: January 2010
Vern Lyle
Query: Sarah Jane West, born dec 13, 1842, Pickens county, AL.
Posted: January 2010
Dean Moore
Query: I am searching for names of grandfather’s parents. His name was Thomas T. Moore, born between 1860 and 1875. He was supposedly adopted. However, my YDNA tests indicate I am an exact match with other Moores that are not in my family tree. The story is my grandfather’s mother was a Cherokee Indian woman and she married a Moore. These parents were possibly burned to death in their home, leaving the children which included my grandfather. Possible places were either Harlan County, KY, or the Carolinas. My Dad’s name was Clarence Moore. But our DNA matches perfectly with a Clarence Johnson of Macon, GA, who said his mother was Cherokee Indian and he was from Harlan, Ky….he arrived on a freight train in GA in the early 1900’s at age 13 all alone and dirty, so we think he made up the name Johnson. I think there is some connection between these two Clarence’s. First, our DNA is a perfect match. Second, both my Dad Clarence Moore and Clarence Johnson, Sr. told that their grandmother or mother was full blooded Cherokee. Third, neither Moore’s Dad or Johnson’s Dad wanted to talk about where they were from or their parents. My grandfather said it made him mad and not to mention it again. Any help will be appreciated with this!
Posted: January 2010
James Little
Query: I’m looking for the parents of Jerusha Louzaro Bridges.
Posted: January 2010
Shelby
Query: My family is from Long Island New York. My mother is M.L Allen, Cherokee and Shinnecok, my father W.B Cisco who’s grandmother, my great-grandmother Tutu was 100% Blackcrow. I would like to find out how to get registered with any of these tribes. Thank You.
Posted: January 2010
Vincent Burdette
Query: I am looking for Information on a ancestor that was a full blood cherokee, Her name was Charlotta born 1798 in North carolina She married William Zion Strunk born 1795 in Ashe County, North Carolina. They marred in 1815. I would like to find out her last name. There is no records only that her name was Charlotta and that she was a cherokee indian. Thanks to anyone that can help with my research.
Posted: January 2010
Sue N. Howard
Query: I was always told I had Cherokee in me. However, I have traced my family tree on both sides and find none. My grandmother was a Fields. I was told the Indian was on her side but am unable to trace too much. Her father was William F. fields and his father was Lewis (Luis) Green Fields (B. 1828). Lewis was from Lawrence Co., TN. I know that there were many Cherokee Fields but cannot tie into them. Please contact if you have info.
Posted: January 2010
Kevin Kiper
Query: My grandfather, Frank Kiper, was born in New Albany, Indiana. He died in 1972. I was ten years old at that time. Before he died he told me he was an Indian. His grandfather was Roscoe Kiper, who was a circuit judge that helped an African American widow retain her property rights… His wife may have been Louissa Kiper. I believe they may have retired in Tecumseh, Oklahoma, but I do not know if I am Cherokee, Shawnee or what. There do seem to be some Cherokee Kipers, no?
Posted: January 2010
Jason Lawrence
Query: Looking for more information on John Thompson, Sr. that married “Arniswakie” or John Armstrong Crow (Cha-Nih-Wa-Goo-Lih) who married Maranda Mariah Rogers.
Posted: January 2010
Brenda Menteer
Query: My great-grandmother was 3/4 Cherokee Indian and was adopted by a minister and his wife in Missouri, during the Trail of Tears era. I believe she later married a Washington Hale which is how I come in as I am a desendent of Fred Hale one of her childrens children. Is there anything that can be gleaned from this info?
Posted: January 2010
Margie Marko
Query: My great, great grandfather.
Posted: January 2010
Gloria Stewart
Query: I am trying to find out who my birth mother is/was. She was born in the summer of 1925 in a Midwestern state. She was Irish and Cherokee Indian decent. I wa told that her name was Edna. The Evans surname belongs to someone in her family but I do not know who. Her mother died when she was 5 and her father died when she was 11. She was raised on a farm by her maternal grandmother (somewhere in Ohio my AM thought)???? Her grandmother or Great-grandmother was full blood Cherokee Indian. My birth mothr had hazel eyes with very long eyelashes, dark wavy hair and a very good posture. She only had a 7th grade education. She did not care for sports much but did like to read and sew. She was living in Miami, Fl when I was born (Nov 1945) adn was working as a barmaid at the time. She was dating Noland M Ebanks (list as my father on application for birth certificate). I do not have the original. Do anyone have any info on this person?
Posted: January 2010
Gisele Thompson-Fry
Query: My Grandfather Bennett’s Mom or maybe grandmother was a Cherokee Princess. I think at the time they lived in Kansas. How can I find out if my children can qualify for financial help in college since they are a certain percentage Cheokee Indiana?
Posted: January 2010
Leslee Hayes
Query: I’m looking for information about Margaret THOMPSON & Laura THOMPSON. They are on my late father’s side. He had family in Alabama. I would like to know more about this side of the family as my father was a half-brother and no one knows much about them. Please contact me if you have any information, thanks.
Posted: January 2010
Gail Grant
Query: HOWARD/DORSEY Searching for mother/father of Eliza Dorsey Green Howard b. 1824 MS. Mother b. MS probably 1800 – believed to be full CHEROKEE-father b. OH. There were 14 children but not sure all named Dorsey. Eliza raised two of her siblings in AR. Any info on this family will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Gabrielle Wolf-Stahl
Query: Need help searching for a Sophronia Ketchum anything from late 1800’s thru the mid 1900’s would be so helpful! She married a man with the last name of Stahl and had at least 3 children (one named Fred).
Posted: January 2010
Charlene Couch
Query: I am seeking information on two persons of Cherokee descent: 1) Nancy Quilliams Sutton (1827-1880), married to James Sutton. She was born in Cherokee, NC and died in Jackson County, NC. 2) Aggie Lossiah Sutton (1742-1810), married in 1772 to John Sutton. She was born in Tennessee and died in Jackson County, NC. If anyone has information, I would appreciate hearing from you.
Posted: January 2010
David Wise
Query: I am searching for information about Cherokee Chief Open Gate who lived in NC or VA. We have information that he may have been the father of my ancestor Sabra Estep, b. 2 June 1809 in KY or NC. Can anyone confirm or disprove this information?
Posted: January 2010
Darren Lincoln
Query: Looking for information on the Cherokee wife of William (or David) Guillaume (Gallineau, or Goloner) b.1764 in St. Brieuc, Brittany Province, France. They lived in Preble County, Ohio. Children are: William Benjamin, Rhoda A., Betsy, Peter. Any help would be great.
Posted: January 2010
Rhonda Woolley Hyland
Query: I am looking for a connection to the Cherokee Nation for the ancestors of John G. Woolley.
Posted: January 2010
Terry Woodward
Query: My mother’s grandfather- Freeman Fagg traveled from Indiana to Oklahoma to visit relatives. If not Fagg, the names of people he visited might have been Higgins or Adams. His mother’s maiden name was Minerva Higgins. He died in 1947. I’m looking for a Cherokee connection. Any info would be appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Deborah Bridges
Query: Looking for family Bridges from ark or mo. My phone is 720-690-5321.
Posted: January 2010
Lou Ann Pack
Query: John Henry Pack my dad I think was in eagletown oklahoma.
Posted: January 2010
Debbie Hankins
Query: Looking for information on William Pierce and Mary Emma McCraw Pierce
Posted: January 2010
Judy Campbell Nebergall
Query: Rutledge: searching for the parents of Elizabeth Jane Harrison (known as Jane in records) who married Alfred F Rutledge in Alabama. The census lists their first child as John H. so I am thinking her father may have been named John Harrison but that is just a guess.
Posted: January 2010
Sarah Neill Lollar
Query: My great great grandmother was a Cheatham from around the Stamps, Arkansas area. She was full blood Cherokee. I would like to trace my Cherokee bloodline.
Posted: January 2010
Margie Marko
Query: My great, great grandfather NATHAN GOINS (1818 – 1900)
Posted: January 2010
Rita Sue Jordan
Query: Nannie Gurley was my Great Grandmother. The family story is she was full blood Cherokee. She married Silvester Gurley. He was a U.S. Marshall. Nannie was born 10-18-1871. Silvester was born 01-30-1873. Nannie had a dauther, Effie who is my Grandmother. Thank you for your time and effort.
Posted: January 2010
Wilburn Johnson
Query: I have a serious amount of Cherokee blood but have no way to confirm with my available records. Biologically, birth name: Wilburn Francis Kirkland, mother: Noma Irene May, Grandmother Bessie Davis, Grandfather: Louis Jackson May. Ancestors in East Texas and Louisiana. Can provide pictures for consideration.
Posted: January 2010
Cora Annette Nations
Query: As a child, my grandmother Julia Bell Hill born I believe in Adairsville or Rome, GA, told me she was a first cousin to Will Rogers. I believe he was 1/4 Cherokee and I am trying to trace this connection. Can you give me some suggestions on how to search for this information?
Posted: January 2010
E.Hines
Query: Looking for ancestry of full blooded Cherokee woman born in 1800’s name of Rhoda Ann VanHook who was married to William Washington Hines, and also mother of Salena Ann Hines born 1886.
Posted: January 2010
Rhonda Walker
Query: I am trying to find out 100% how much Cherokee blood I have in me and I would like to know my heritage so I can teach my children.
Posted: January 2010
Nancy L. Kleis
Query: My great grandfather was George Wesley PROFFITT and in 1851 he married Anne Theresa BERRY (a full blooded Indian…we think Cherokee) from Arkansas. They died when their son, my grandfather, James Hiram PROFFITT was 4 yrs old and he was placed in the care of his Uncle James Hiram PROFFITT and Aunt Maria CHAPMAN from Donaldsonville, LA. Indian records were not kept at that time and we cannot locate any info.
Posted: January 2010
Mark McKamey
Query: My grandmother was Lovie Mae “Dink” Poe and lived in Bald Knob, Arkansas. I know there is a Poe reunion every year but I am never able to make it. I have heard that she was 1/2 Cherokee but have never had that confirmed. Please email me if you have any information.
Posted: January 2010
Andy McElroy
Query: I am searching for my mother her name is marylou ethel McElroy her madian name is wicks she died around 1959 in Alabama possibly St. Claire county anything you could find out will be appreciated also she was married to my father Earl Lee McElroydied at age 73 from gadsen Rt.5 birmingham.
Posted: January 2010
Beverly Proffer
Query: I’d like to find any information about my great-grandmother. This is what information I have: born Jan. 13, 1876. Left Cherokee Indian reservation: Oklahoma 1895. Indian name Evening Star changed to Mary jane Smith at this time. Married Martin Brown in St. Louis, Mo. Bore 5 Children: Edward, 1896. Fred, 1898, my grandmother: Evelyn, 1900, Orville,1902, and Katherine, 1904. She passed away Oct.29, 1940. Is there any way to find any relatives?
Posted: January 2010
Connie Gates
Query: I am looking for any information on Alice Jane Welch, maiden name could have been Turley or Puckett. She was married to Judson Welch and one daughter Pearl Estell Welch. They had more children not for sure about their names one I think had belle in the name. Her father was an cherokee cheif in tenn but came from VA.
Posted: January 2010
Mika
Query: My great grandmother Willie Bell Lacy born early 1900s was believed to be full blood Cherokee. They were in the Wilson Creek area of TX. Her mother Jane Temple born in the mid 1800s in VA. One of them or is believed to have had a few sets of multiple births.
Posted: January 2010
Tricia Nations
Query: I’m searching for some info on my great great grandmother, Elizabeth Taylor. Her mothers name was Arena Sinclair (1845-1905).
Posted: January 2010
Mary Francis
Query: I have been told that there is Indian bloodline on my fathers side of family either thru Dallas, Trogden, Phegley, Nickens line. I have no idea which if any of them may be. I do know that my Grandmother Grace (Trogdon) Dallas and her husband Augustave (Gus) is in a family line of Decendants of Nancy Ward. But I still have not figured out the direct link if there is one. Any help would be much appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Wally Caviness
Query: I am searching for information that my GG Grandfather Isaac Little of linden, Perry co. Tn was of native blood. He was 6’4″, high cheekbones, dark complexion and blue eyes. I have photo’s of him, his daughter, her children and they are definitly of native lineage. My guess is that his grandmother Juda Hickey of Va. and TN is the native american. I gave a DNA sample, but, I have not heard of any comparison to me. I would appreciate any info one has that can identify my native american lineage.
Posted: January 2010
Stella
Query: CRAWFORD MESSER My mother’s father was suppose to be from the Cherokee’s, but I can’t find anything on him anywhere. Crawford married Mary McCoy and my mother Iowa was their child. They later divorced and he moved on. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Donna Lundeen
Query: There has been a rumor in our family that one of my great grandmothers on my mother’s side was full blood Cherokee. I am very interested in determining if this is true. My Great-Great Grandmother Juda Branham (Lewis) is said in our geneology to be “part Cherokee”. b. 1834 (Pike, KY) d. 1914 (Elliott, KY). Her father was Jonathon Branham b. 1801, (Russell, Va) d, 1874, (Elliott, KY). Johnathon Branham’s parents were John Henry Branham b. 1774 Montgomery VA. his mother was Martha P. Finch b. 1772, from James River, VA. Juda Branham’s mother was Mary “Polly” Gilliam b.1808 (Russell, VA) d. 1894, (Elliott, KY). Juda’s maternal Grandmother was Judith Stidham b. 1771 of Buckingham co. Va. Juda’s maternal Grandfather was Richard Gilliam b. 1770 of Buckingham Co. Va. All of our ancestors in this branch of the family have their roots in Virginia since at least 1660. I have found these ancestors and more, but have found no proof that any of them were partly Cherokee. My Uncle says he has a photo of a woman who was a full blood Cherokee ancestor , but he has no other information. I thank you in advance for any help!
Posted: January 2010
Freda Kaneko
Query: Elizabeth Green, my great grandmother, Cherokee name (Sula or Sala,) was adopted by the Green family. This is all we know. There is an Elizabeth Green in the Cherokee roles, but not sure if it is my great grandmother.
Posted: January 2010
Charla Hartje
Query: I am looking for any information about MARTHA MAHALIA NANCE and MARTHA RUNYON. They were from the METCALF, KENTUCKY area.
Posted: January 2010
Brenda Lawson
Query: I am looking for Adams from Ohio, Bushmans from Canada and Indiana also Edmonds and Underwoods from Alabama and North Carolina. I’ve found them in these states and some possible matches on the rolls.
Posted: January 2010
Melissa Accadia
Query: My husband’s grandmother, Cora Mae Wright, was born on 3-12-1902, in what would become Oklahoma. She was full blood Cherokee, but we have no record of such. I have a son starting college next fall, and would like to get his Cherokee Nation card. Please help.
Posted: January 2010
Curtis Whited
Query: Looking for any information that there is Cherokee or Creek lineage in my family tree. ggggrandfather, James Whitehead (Whited) was born in GA, around 1800. Married a Glover in Alabama around 1823. Father of James is Richard Whitehead. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Karla Johnson
Query: Jim JOHNSON, f/o Bill, Henry,John F. aka Jack, A T Alf or A J, and Sarah. Jim JOHNSON, b. SC., John F. born in Ala. From there to Tx, and Okla. We are Cherokee and Chickasaw. This family was trying to get back on the indian rolls in the 1870’s
Posted: January 2010
Robin
Query: Looking for information concerning a male named Ooloosta or Oolootsa. If there is a surname, could possibly be either COX or LAMBERT. Possible time period should be the 1800’s, probably from 1830’s on to end of century. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: January 2010
Tamara Holloway
Query: Need help with missing names. I have this crazy story about my husband’s family that I hope someone recognizes and can share more information. There was supposedly this indian boy who became separated from his parents in the Trail of Tears. He was adopted and raised by the ?Bennetts or Burnetts. He married ? and they had a daughter, Adeline we think. She married Boyd Holloway. They had a son by the name of John Greenberry who is my husband’s grandfather’s dad. My husband’s grandfather’s name was Luis P. Holloway. Does anyone have any information to fill in the gaps?
Posted: January 2010
Teresa Miller
Query: Looking for information on Cawhorn Family; Alexander, Benjamin, Jane, of Arkansas. Reportedly the family is full to half Cherokee.
Posted: January 2010
Dianne L. SAVAGE
Query: My grandfather’s name is/was: Joe C. SAVAGE. My great-grandmother’s name is/was: Etta Carlton JONES-NORRIS. Both side were from the Alabama area: both north and south. I do have more information.
Posted: January 2010
Anita Farrell
Query: I am looking for my moms Cherokee family I have not met any of her relatives she was from Charleston, South Carolina I do know she did have a brother named Ralph Shaw and a younger sister named Gayle that is all I know her name is Cecile Maurice Shaw and she was Cherokee If anyone knows her or can help me look please help me thanks.
Posted: January 2010
Leila Short
Query: My great grandmother was Margaret Hopper (MO/KS TERR and my great grandfather was Allan Hart (KY) both were Cherokee, I can’t find the information on them. Both were born around 1820’s or 1830’s.
Posted: January 2010
Paula Rose
Query: Surname of Pendergraft connected to the names of Mary Oliver Beaver, Ticisy Spicey Elizabeth Cornelieson, Yon O’Quah, and Rebecca Bolling. Also, connected to both the Oklahoma and Eastern Band of Cherokee.
Posted: January 2010
Cassie Cox
Query: My ggg-grandmother was a full Cherokee. Prudia Miller she was married twice she was from Breathitt County KY.
Posted: January 2010
Juanita Young
Query: Looking for Faulkners.
Posted: January 2010
Leroy Lambert
Query: Howard Rush Lambert
Posted: January 2010
Gail Grant
Query: Searching for gr gr gr grandmother born in MS. She had 14 children. My gr gr grandmother was Eliza Dorsey Green Howard who married a James Green in Phillips, AR and later married Love Howard and resided in Jefferson, Jackson, AR. Eliza was also born in MS in 1824.
Posted: January 2010
