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Karrie Leenerts
Query: All of our family have been told that we have Cherokee blood in our background. They say my great-grandfather Newton Collins was indian. He married Florabell Simmons on March 19,1908. They lived in Granger county Tenn. till 1910. Newton worked for the R.R. there and they left and moved to Illinois that same year. He was 23 at that time. His parents were Winfrey and Mary J.Collins. Mary was a Collins before she married. Newton and Flora was from Tenn. and one came from Bean Station and the other from Morristown Tenn. I’m hoping that someone can tell me if he is indian or not.
Posted: July 2007
Brenda
Query: Looking for information on Darcus/Dorcas Ann Taylor, b. 18 Dec 1821 in Hopkins Co., KY; d. 15 Dec 1899 in Severy, Greenwood Co., Kansas. She married Thomas W. Holeman on 22 Jun 1848 in Union Co., KY. Thomas was b. 04 Jul 1826 in Union Co., Kentucky; d. 12 Sep 1899 in Severy, Greenwood Co., Kansas. I have been told that Darcus’ father’s name was Joshua Taylor b. in NC; her mother was born in MD. according to census records. I know nothing more about Joshua, nor do I know anything about her maternal line. I’m hoping someone out there has some connections.
Posted: July 2007
Jackie
Query: I am searching for parents of my gggrandfather, Thomas West. He was born in NC in 1815. Moved to Louisiana and was on censes in 1860. Married Mary Allen and had children. One of whom is my ggrandmother Mary Lavina West.
Posted: July 2007
Shelli Mahoney
Query: I am looking for info on gggrandmother Saphrony Wallace. She is buried in Mart Tx. She is a full blood Cherokee who was possibly born in Mississippi in 1871. She was adopted by the Turner family at a young age. She married John Edward Wallace. They spent some time in Cheyenne Ok until moving to Corrigan Tx where he died in 1952. I am unable to find out info on her birth parents.
Posted: July 2007
Deene POINTER
Query: I’m trying to build a family tree for my daughter. Her fathers name was Terry Ray POINTER (b) 11/23/50 Bartlesville, OK (d) 12/28/91 Kansas City, MO. His father was Raymond Emry POINTER (b) 11/28/1916 Ash Grove, MO (d) 11/14/1984 Dewey/Bartlesville, OK. His father was Robert Lee POINTER (b) 9/24/1890 Ash Grove, MO (d) 1/4/1960 Dewy/Bartlesville, OK. Family says they were Cerokee. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: July 2007
La’Precious Coleman
Query: I’m a twelve-year-old girl from Winston-Salem, North Carolina and I have just became interesed in genealogy. I have always wanted to know do I have Cherokee blood. Because I have been trying to trace my heritage. I come from a family of mixed bloods and I was told that my Uncle Lum Columbus Hammond was part African-American and part Cherokee Indian. I also have a great grandmother that was part African-American and part Indian, but I don’t know what tribe she descends from. On my father’s side I have a blood relative that is of Native American Indian descent but I don’t know what tribe he/she descends from. So if any one has information could you please help me.
Posted: July 2007
Deborah Brown
Query: I am interested in the children of NANCY DAVIS & WILLIAM ALEXANDER PROCTOR. I have seen where their children were b. in TN, migrated to MO and TX. My Proctor line also followed this same path. The son called William A. Proctor (also referred to as WILLIAM ALEXANDER DAVIS PROCTOR), always lived near by my family to his demise. I would like to know if anyone knows if he was married before NANCY HOLLAND? Esp. if his wife was a Cherokee woman called Manerva?
Posted: July 2007
Wendy Duncan
Query: Looking for info regarding Jesse F. Griffin married to Deney. Was told that this grandmother was possibly Cherokee. Also need information on Sema Gregory also possibly Cherokee. Surnames include: Colvin, Gregory, Griffin from my grandmothers side. Surnames include: Duncan, Hypes from my grandfathers side.
Posted: July 2007
Michael A. Orr
Query: I am looking for any and all information on a Lucinda Matilda Birdsong (maybe Birding). She was b: 30 Mar 1819 in Alabama, d: 04 Apr 1896 in Ironton, Iron, Missouri. She married William Jackson Orr Abt. 1835, in Tennessee. I have been told she was Cherokee and any help will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: July 2007
Terry L. Roberts
Query: Am searching for my ggggGrandfather, grandmother. They are William W. & Rebecca (Baker) SMITH. He was born in Jasper Co. Ga. June 15,1824. She was born 1829 in Jefferson Co, Tenn. Would love to have a marriage date, and the birthdate of their children. The only date I have with a location is for a Nancy C Smith born in Arkansas, June 6 1854. She passed as Nancy HUFF on Feb 24 1937 in San Bernadino, Cali. This is where my Cherokee line seems to end. Any and all responses will be appreciated.
Posted: July 2007
Regina
Query: Not sure how old the query is Jackie Burns posted, but I am also looking for information on Isom Hison. He was in Washington Parish Louisiana in 1931.
Posted: July 2007
Deborah Brown
Query: I am trying to find anyone in the line of William Proctor and Nancy Davis. Need info on their son William. A. D. Proctor. They lived very close to my gr gr gr mother and her children, after she and her husb. split up, all the way until he died, still living near 2 of her sons. We do not know for sure who her spouse was only William was somewhere in his name. Could this be my line too? We were always told we had indian heritage.
Posted: July 2007
Emma Jo Johnson
Query: Elias Boudinox founder of Cherokee Phoenix Newpaper, he had a son named Elias Cornelius Bondinox who was 4 years when his father was assassinated and he stepmother took him to Europe. I want to know what was his stepmother’s name and she other children.
Posted: July 2007
Rachel Stout
Query: I am looking for information on a great, great, great grandmother who is reportedly Cherokee. Her married name could have been JOHNSON or BAKER. She died in a murder-suicide with her husband in the late 1880’s or early 1890’s around middle Tennessee or Kentucky area. She left several children, one of which was named Lillian Frances Johnson or Baker.
Posted: July 2007
Rachael Merritt
Query: I am wondering if you might have any information on A Susan Miers who married a Johnson around 1820-1825. We think his name was John Johnson and he lived in Pickens County AL in 1830. We think John died around 1840. Susan was the daughter of Nathan Miers, who also lived in Pickens County Alabama.
Posted: July 2007
Brenda
Query: Looking for information on Darcus/Dorcas Ann Taylor, b. 18 Dec 1821 in Hopkins Co., KY; d. 15 Dec 1899 in Severy, Greenwood Co., Kansas. She married Thomas W. Holeman on 22 Jun 1848 in Union Co., KY. Thomas was b. 04 Jul 1826 in Union Co., Kentucky; d. 12 Sep 1899 in Severy, Greenwood Co., Kansas. I have been told that Darcus’ father’s name was Joshua Taylor b. in NC; her mother was born in MD. according to census records. I know nothing more about Joshua, nor do I know anything about her maternal line. I’m hoping someone out there has some connections.
Posted: July 2007
Gwendolyn Warren
Query: My grandmothers maiden name was Reba Viola Maloney, her grandfathers name was Abe Manning, supposedly an Indian chief, and his wife Elizabeth Manning. I do not know what tribe, but is in Missouri and have heard possibly Cherokee. Please contact me if you have any information.
Posted: July 2007
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information on the Click fammily, particularly those from Indiana. My Grandfather, I believe was 1/4 Cherokee, his name was Harold K. Click. Any relations or information linking him to either the CNO or the Eastern Cherokee band would be very appreciated.
Posted: July 2007
Monica Kellison Close
Query: I am searching for info on my gggrandmother her name was Hannah Myers she married Robert Logan Kellison in 1867 in Missouri. I am told she was full blood Cherokee. If anyone has info I would appreciate hearing from you.
Posted: July 2007
Starla Norton
Query: Can any one tell me more about Rain In The Face That was at Little Big Horn? If he had a spouse? Family members? And a White Cloud listed on a Ledger of Crazy Horse Surrender. May have been at Little Big Horn.
Posted: July 2007
Lorna Anders
Query: Looking for information on a John Ketchapaugh died 1917 married to a Eva Mae Hawkins daughter Mildred DOB 1892 Died 1978. John’s father was Daniel Ketchapaugh Mother Olive Ulaskell. Was told Daniel was a medison man and John a chief. They came from Canada and moved to Michigan. Said to be Cherokee. Also told that John was laid to rest in Caro Co Michigan. Mildred married a Charles Hawes, he brought John and his wife from Canada. Charles was also married to a Elsie Wagonmaster who die young. There is a family plot owed by Charles Hawes if any one knows where it is.
Posted: July 2007
Cynthia Shelton
Query: CANNON/YOUNG family inquiry for Cherokee roots/connections through my mother, Delois Mae Cannon Sheltons father’s family:
Starting with her father, John Riley Cannon born-March 31, 1885 Monticello KY. died-7 May, 1956. Stamping Ground KY. He married Mina Ellen Atwood.
John Riley Cannons parents: James Harrison Cannon. born-abt. 1854 Tennesse. died-27 Nov. 1928 Lexington KY. He married Polly Anne Young. born-22 March 1868, died-29, August 1945 Stamping Ground KY.
James Harrison Cannon’s parents: John Cannon, born-Alabama, Mary ?, born-Tennessee
John Cannons parents: Father:? born in South Carolina, Mother? born in Alabama
Mary (?) Cannon’s parents: Father:? born in Oklahoma. Mother: ? born in Tennessee.
Polly Anne “Young” Cannon’s parents: Hezekiah Young born-24, March 1846 Lee Co. Tennesse. died-22 May, 1925 Liberty KY. Ellender Elizabeth Yocum. born-1839 Lincoln Co. KY, died-1860 Lincoln Co. KY A 1920 census taken in Liberty KY says Polly Annes parents were also from Oklahoma.
Hezekiah Youngs parents: Calvin Young b. ca. 1812 Whyte Co. Virgina d. ? Mahaly J. Jones ca. 1812 Lee Co. Virgina
Please respond with any information you might have on this family.
Posted: July 2007
Gay Henderson
Query: ONEIDA HAMBRICK (ELROD-Married name) Looking for anyone with info on ONEIDA EVELINE HAMBRICK ELROD. She married Jesse R Elrod 10-23-1845 in Hall Cty, GA and died in Alvord, TX on 6-20-1914. Reported to be a Cherokee princess. Need to know her family’s real indian name, HAMBRICK was possibly a govt issued surname. And any info on siblings would be helpful, where she was born (NC-GA-SC?), etc. She was born 10-1-1827.
Posted: July 2007
Terri
Query: A few days ago my Uncle Gary found my grandmother’s bible that has the following information. I am trying to find my great great great Uncles, one is called Strong Crow and the other is Crow Stealer both from Carolina. My grand mother Marie Bertha Norden (Daugherty) accoding to her bible her family was given Indian given names along with dates given. My grandmother Marie was also given a beaded necklace from her grandmother Emma Delphey (Burton) married to Peter Burton. Emma was the daughter of Catherine Eiker (Delphey). My grandmother Marie kept telling all of us that we have Cherokee and my mom and Uncles are known as the Bear Clan. For they have given names and dates. Marie Bertha Norden-Star Basket 1914, her sister Orleania Norden-Long Echo 1915, their bother Virl Norden-Drinking Bear 1917 the list is long. Any help would be greatful. The necklace has several white beads that tell the story of the Trail Of Tears.
Posted: July 2007
Ruby Perry
Query: Searching for my ggrandmother’s cherokee heritage. Her name was “Lizzie Redman”. She was from Reems Creek, Buncombe, N.C. I found them in the 1880 census. Her father’s name was James P. Redman, her mother’s name was Martha. I was told that “Lizzie” was cherokee. I have hit a brick wall. Any help appreciated.
Posted: July 2007
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information regarding the Click family name and ties to any of the rolls. Specifically, my family comes from Indiana. My grandfather had ties to Whittier, NC also.
Posted: July 2007
Allie Traylor
Query: Question to Christina Berry writer of “Blood Quantum.” I am related to Granny Hopper as well. Her daughter Elizabeth McDaniel was my 4 great grandmother. Can you tell me more about her?
Posted: July 2007
Lois Jackson
Query: Searching for indian blood in CROSS-PARKS-HART-BRUCE line in Campbell County. Tennessee and North Carolina-L M JACKSON.
Posted: July 2007
Roy Chadwick
Query: Looking for anyone or info on a William Wilson brn abt 1810 TN, died after 1900 Campbell Co TN.
Posted: July 2007
Rebecca Serda
Query: My Great-grandmother was suppose to have been a full blood Native American. I heard she was Choctaw. Her relatives traveled from Tenn. and North Caroline and ended up in an Indian settlement called “The Big Muddy.” Her name was Udora California Waller. B/D 8,24/1862. I also want to know if DNA tests are evidence of Nationality? Please email me.
Posted: July 2007
Jason Laws
Query: Anything about last name LAWS, my gggg father Esom Laws was native and he married Anna Groseclose in 1844 and moved to Cumberland Gap, TN. She was Groseclsoe VA, Have many details after this marriage to prove native decent but nothing before this date? any help would be great.
Posted: July 2007
Roy Chadwick
Query: Looking for info on my GGGfather William Wilson brn abt 1810 TN, died after 1900 Campbell Co TN. Have heard that his family was Native American, both parents brn TN, unk names. William was living in Campbell Co TN abt 1900 age 90, and in the household of Melvin Hill, and William’s daughter Sarah Wilson Hill.
Posted: July 2007
Ann M. VanNostrand
Query: SHOEMAKER, Susan born 1829 in Missouri. Married Samuel Kirkman in MO. My great great grandmother.
Posted: July 2007
Carolyn Dougherty
Query: I have my cards so I know my numbers, but i was raised in foster care and know next to nothing about my family. If I send in my information with my #’s can someone help me to trace my family as far as names and history and such?
Posted: July 2007
Charlene Dayhoff
Query: Have reference “whites among the cherokees” 1828-1838 in state of Georgia. Will try to answer any queries related to this time frame in this state if directed to this email. state of georgia specific please.
Posted: July 2007
Amy
Query: I am trying to determine if my Hill’s are Cherokee. There is just not much info about them. They married with the Beaty’s in Overton County, TN. The Beaty’s established Little Crab TN but do not know where in the county that the Hill’s resided. Looking for any information about the indian heritage of the following: John Calvin Hill-Fentress Co, TN born about 1829-1832. Thomas Calvin Hill-Born March 17, 1810 Overton County, TN. Jonh Hill, NC born 1785.
Posted: July 2007
