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Tony Brown Sr.
Query: Looking for female eastern Cherokee indian Tennessee Brown.
Posted: June 2003
Leona
Query: Am looking for any family of Samuel Carver whos father my have been William carver, and Father of Marypolly Logan, she was born in north carolina 1831. Joesph Logan and William Carver are on 1840 census in gilmer county georgia. Need help, William Carver and Joesph Logan may have been Native Americans.
Posted: June 2003
Robert Honiker
Query: I am searching for my native American ancestors. Surnames could be Honaker, Honiker, Clendenning, Smith. I am getting old. I am the one in my family who should be the keeper of the history, and the one to pass it on. The generation before me did not honor this duty. Can you help?
Posted: June 2003
Barbara Reaves
Query: YOUNGBLOOD, Pickens District, SC – early 1800’s – 1900’s. Name on GF’s Death Certificate: EMELINE YOUNGBLOOD. The same person’s name on a sibling’s Death Certificate is: EMILY YOUNGBLOOD. This young Cherokee maiden died giving childbirth to my GF in 1866. His father was named HIRAM REEVES and he was born in PENDLETON DISTRICT, SC (now: Pickens County, SC). I can find nothing whatsoever on this Great-Grandmother of mine. I need help despereately. I know that the land they lived on was Bounty land and her family had to have been there first. Please contact me if you know anything about the YOUNGBLOOD/REAVES/REEVES family of the early 1800’s – 1900’s.
Posted: June 2003
Mary Westerfield
Query: My 4 great grandmother was Mary Polly Boone. She was half Cherokee. Does anyone have information? She was born in 1746 in North Carolina.She married a white man named John Couch.If it was not for this lady I would not be here today. Can anyone help me?
Posted: June 2003
Leslie Banks
Query: I am looking for my 7th generation grandmother named Lucindy Jane Windham aka Jane Windham (not sure if windham is her real last name.) Brn 1827 in GA mrrd John R Banks before 1844 had several children: John Simeon brn 1844, Sarah brn 1847, Louisa Francis brn 1849, Charles Washington brn Mar 9 1855, Wesley brn 1859, Ida 1865 and Eliza brn 1869. Was told by family that she is 1/2 cherokee and that her moms name is Mahalia. Do not know who her father was. Also was told that my 6th generation grandma was also a cherokee (princess) her name is Mahala Hull brn 1835 brn in GA or FL mrrd to Wllm Melvin had a daughter named Emily Jane Melvin. Looking for my roots. Any help would be very grateful.
Posted: June 2003
Louise
Query: Looking for information on William Augustus Bird, 1800-1810 in Bibb Co. Ala. Married Elizabeth, Carry The Water, born in S.Carolina. She was an Alabama Indian, probably Cherokee. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Judy N. Stewart
Query: Looking for info on my gggg grandfather James Davis (Coowusalikee) he was one of the chiefs or headmen of the Cherokee nation that signed treaty of 1805. Anything would be most appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Kay Wilder
Query: I am looking for information on “Chief John Walker Sr” b. 1728/d. 1836-40. 1/2 Cherokee and signer of the 1816 Land Treaty. According to our history he married a Catherine who was the daughter of Nancy Ward.
Posted: June 2003
Betty Cooper
Query: I am looking for my grandmother, and grandfather roll number. Pearl (Polly) Odom, she married James Monroe Mathis. They were from Macon, GA (roundoak). She later married a Cobb and Rice.
Posted: June 2003
Angela Hernandez
Query: I am looking for info on my great grandfather his name is George Washington Turner. He was born in sillisaw O.K. He is Cherokee. He died in the 60s or 70s.
Posted: June 2003
Kathleen Harper
Query: Looking for information on my paternal grandfather, Howard Hendricks. His parents were Robert Icy Gay Howard Hendricks. I believe most of the OK family was in the Owasso-Jenks-Tulsa area.
Posted: June 2003
Sally Mobley
Query: I am trying to find a Mary (Maria) Ross b. 1814 KY d. 1863 AR. Family stories indicate she was Cherokee. She married James Wright Strait and moved to AR. Children were Charlotte T. (1836), Elizabeth (1839), Powhattan (1841), Mahuldah J. (1843), Emma J. (1845).
Posted: June 2003
Emily Jacks
Query: I am really interested in finding out my Cherokee origins. On my mothers side blankinship was the Cherokee name. I don’t remember the name on my dads side but I know that there is some somewhere. I want to know how I can find out how much percentage I have.
Posted: June 2003
Kay Hamilton
Query: I am researching the Cherokee connection on my mother’s side of our family tree. We have always heard that we had Cherokee in our history. If this is indeed true, and I believe it is – there are family members with many features that could certainly be considered Indian – then it would be a wonderful addition to our family tree. I have our genealogy back as far as Elizabeth J. Bench Arnold – my ggg grandmother, born about 1823/25. Elizabeth’s father was Christopher Bench, born about 1780/84, died 1840 (his father was Daniel) and it is Christopher’s wife that we believe is Sarah Marsh (Mash) and she is suppose to be Cherokee – or at least part Cherokee. They lived in eastern Tennessee, but Christopher was born in NC, and they were married in VA, and the earliest children were born there. They then moved to TN. We also have info that indicates that Christopher was a preacher. We think that Sarah’s father was Wilson Marsh (Mash). Possibly related to this is the Indian name of “Morningstar” – a female ancestor. We don’t have a first name. Does anyone have any information or recommendations on how I might go forward with this search. I would really like to make the Cherokee (or other Indian family) connection. Our family has always talked about it for so long – it would be really a special event to be able to trace it and know for sure. Thank you all in advance for any response. Even a small bit of info might help.
Posted: June 2003
Christy
Query: My g-grandmother was Lydia Josephine Anderson Craig. She is suppose to be full cherokee. Any info on the Anderson family tree? They were mainly in the western North Carolina part of the country. We have been trying for years to get info on them!
Posted: June 2003
Nancy Arnold
Query: Searching for Michael Willis born abt 1822. Married an unknown Cherokee woman, and for any info about her. She had three known children, Marion Thomas Willis b abt 1854 MO, Sarah Ann Willis b. abt 1860 AR, and Mary Melcina Willis b 6 Apr 1863, MO. Per Michael’s Civil War Pension application, his wife died abt 1865 at the home of her brother in Benton Co. AR. He went there and returned to MO with their children and married Rhoda Johnson Howard a widow in 1867. The new blended family is found on the 1870 census in Sarcoxie, Jasper Co, MO. Another woman was living in the home of unknown connection, an Amy Moore age 56. I have searched Benton Co AR and MO have not found any trace in 1850 or 60 census for Michael or his family. I also cannot find any trace of Michael’s origins. He may also have been of Cherokee blood? Our family always held that Mary Melcina was half Cherokee. I have also traced the desc. of Marion Thomas Willis to include a Bessie who married a Graham who is on Dawes. She however was not given citizenship.
Posted: June 2003
Ellen Whitting
Query: I am looking for ancestors of Phillip Whitting. In particular, any ancestors who are American Indian. He was married to Sophia Slagel Whitting. They lived in Iowa when their son Alvin was born. Other children’s names are John, Manuel, Emma, Walt. I’m new at this, any help will be most appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Dianne Richardson
Query: George Temples and his son Martin Temples were Cherokee in North Carolina they were force marched on the Trail Of Tears and both died on the way Martin Temples had a son Larkin Temples who was born 1809 Nc who married Susie Clark who was half Cherokee they had a daughter Sarah A Temples who married William Henry Smith in Pickens Co GA they had two daughters and one son Alfred Henry Smith born Ga 1861 he was my Great Grandfather he was a lawyer died Baxter Co AR 1948 Sarah and her sisters Amanda Wayne Temples married a Martin Stanfield Rutha Green Temples married a James Neely they went to Roane Co Tn Susie Clark Temples was in Roane Co living with daughter Rutha and family. Larkin Temples and family were in Pickens Co SC in the 1850 Census then in the 1860 Census in Pickens Co Ga. After the civil war he went to loook for his Grandfather and his father and got sick and died his son Patrick and son William were in the southern army and died in the war. I am having trouble finding much on this family there were plenty of Temples in the south but they were not native americans. If any one is connected to My Temples please write me.
Posted: June 2003
Lee Kaplan
Query: Charles Christopher Head b. 1877, Georgia, Tallapoosa? maybe South Carolina. He said he was either 1/4 to 1/2 Cherokee. I’m slowly working my way through the 1880 Georgia census. Any suggestions on finding Cherokee heritage?
Posted: June 2003
James Robert Capps Jr
Query: If anyone can help I’m trying to find out about my family. According to my father my grandmothers name was Pearly Tennessee Smith (maiden name) and a Cherokee. I was born in Tazewell TN 6/30/65 and my fathers family comes from that area. Unfortunately I don’t know much else.
Posted: June 2003
Patricia Thele
Query: I am looking for information on Jesse Morris B:Tenn? D: 1861 Delware District Indian territory, wife Margret “Peggy” Eldreidge B: 1815? D:1867 in Delware District Indian territory Son Albert Morris B: 1847 Indina Territory D: Sep. 1901.
Posted: June 2003
Dale T. Bradford
Query: My Grandmother.Effie Bell Clark, was born in VanBuren County Arkansas 20 Aug. 1880. Her Father was James Rowlin Clark, born 12,Sept. 1847. Her mother was Sarah Church, born 29May 1859. Grandmother was reported to be 1/2 Cherohee. Is she in any of the tribal records?
Posted: June 2003
Deborah Henson Bonner
Query: Looking for Hensons who are Cherokee, from North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Oklahoma or Illinois.
Posted: June 2003
Barb
Query: Does anyone know of the Cherokee family of Juda Mcdaniels born in VA 1798 and married a Archibald Cornett from east TN and later moved and died in Perry Co. Ky 1850?
Posted: June 2003
Fred Clark
Query: My great granfdfather, John Clark was born in 1873 near the Trail of Tears in Southern Illinois. His fathers name may have been John also. Anyone having info of Clarks living in Bald Knob, Anna-Jonesboro, or Spring Garden Illinois areas prior to 1900 please contact me.
Posted: June 2003
Tony Fidler
Query: Maybe you can help me with some information. My great great grandmother’s name was Rebecca Goodson O’Neal. She was married to Joseph O’Neal on August 5, 1863, in Putnam County, Indiana. Rebecca died at age 50, on February 14, 1887 in Belle Union, Indiana. I only know of two children, but there are probably more. A son, Ore O’Neal, which married Georgia A. Kivett on Feb 3, 1897, in Hendricks County, Indiana and my great grandmother, Mary O’Neal, who married Frank King in Putnam county, Indiana on May 8, 1889. Supposedly, Rebecca was a full blooded or perhaps half American Indian. I don’t know which tribe, but it is believed to be one from the Oklahoma territory perhaps Chickasaw, Choctaw, or Cherokee. Have you ever heard of Rebecca? If so, do you have anymore information?
Posted: June 2003
Joanne Smith
Query: My father is said to be part Cherokee. As a child growing up in Greenbrier WVA, he was nicknamed “Kocheesh” by someone in the family. Does anyone know if there was such a person by this name? I know that there was a “Chief Cornstalk” in that area around the 1700s.
Posted: June 2003
Harold Siimons
Query: Some of the names from Shawnee OK were Coffman and Caldwell. Were these also cherokee names?
Posted: June 2003
Marian Donner
Query: I am looking for info on my grandmother her maiden name was Stickney (not positive of spelling) before it was changed I was told it was Stillwater. I think her mother’s name was Janet (not positive of spelling) thank you for any info you might have.
Posted: June 2003
Alfred Lambert Cogbill
Query: Father’s name: Alfred Cogbill Paternal Grandmother: Oda Berry.
Posted: June 2003
AJ Hill
Query: I am searching for any info about the Cherokee Nation’s ancient petroglyphs, as well as, any info I can get about the Cherokee Nation’s Tribal Symbols (such as those that a Cherokee Warrior might have put on his War Sheild). I would greatly appreciate any replies about this matter. It is very important to my Dad ,who is almost 1/2 Cherokee.
Posted: June 2003
Kimberly Butler
Query: I am tring to find out who I am.
Posted: June 2003
Renee Standberry
Query: Looking for any Littlejohns or Woods coming from SC.
Posted: June 2003
Ryan M. Hayes
Query: I have been told that my family tree on my mothers side has Cherokee lineage. Her maiden name is Myers and her family lives in southwest Missouri. I would appreciate any information on how to find out about this.
Posted: June 2003
Kenneth Cox
Query: How do I register for a tribal number.
Posted: June 2003
Jo Ellen
Query: Horseshoe-Manery.
Posted: June 2003
Anna Horton
Query: Looking for link with Joseph Horton, I found him on a 1880 cenus. He was 50 at the time. Cenus was in Owingsville, Bath, Kentucky. Household: Malinda, Henry, Darcus, Sarah Josiah, Jane, Everett, Albert, Martin all were Hortons. My Father Talk about going to Tribal meetings when I was younger. He was known as Bud Horton. If anyone has any info please email me.
Posted: June 2003
Rev. R. White Bear Barnard
Query: My Grandmother:(KY) Barbara Ida Welch, DOB 8-21-1898 DOD 7-5-1989 her siblings, Matthew, Viola, Eva, Maudie. Parents: Benjamin Franklin Welch DOB 6-18-1874 DOD 11-16-1950(KY)siblings, John Henry, Charlie, Jim, Cordia, Betty, Jossie, Sally. Bettie Burden DOB 6-8-1876 DOD 7-26-1958 Henderson KY DOM 2-21-1896, siblings Ellis, Tatum, Dave, Ella. Gdparents: Jim Perry Welch DOB/DOD?(Civil War Vet), Cordialo Taylor DOB/DOD? Grgdparents: Adda Burden DOB/DOD?, ___ Pearce DOB/DOD?, we have no first name for Adda’s wife. My Grandfather: Chester Author Howard DOB 2-5-1888 Greens Ct AR, DOD 5-20-64 Henderson KY, his siblings (Mitchell) Everett, Joe; (Cook)Denzil, Gurden, Geneva, Gertrude, Robert. Parents: Charlie Howard DOB? DODM?-D?-1917 Greens Ct AR, Nora Mitchell DOB? DOD M?-D?-1898. Charlie remarried to Nonnie Cook DOB?, DOD M?-D?-1908 We know Nonnie had a brother Ellis.
Posted: June 2003
Vonda Lutow
Query: I am searching for proof of my great-grandmother’s Cherokee enrollment. Her name was Jane ‘Smith’. She was born about 1849. I believe that her Indian name was Running Deer. I believe her father’s name was John Maloney. She was married to William Hatton and they lived in Breathitt County, KY. They were married around 1870. They had a son named Strong Hatton, who is my grandfather. He had 2 wives. His first wife was Louisa? His second wife was Susie.
Posted: June 2003
Cindy Simonis
Query: Looking ancestors, or decendents in Cherokee Genealogy: Davidson, Ditmore, Harris,Hendricks, Hickey, all of North Carolina.
Posted: June 2003
Anita Martin
Query: My Mason and Collin’s ancestors have been here in Va. since the 1600’s, we always heard there was Indian on our Mason side, and I have been doing my Collins gen. for 10 yrs. I see both names in many Indian surname lists, but have not been able to link to anyone specific. I had a cousin named Pocahontas Mason who died in 1870 in VA. and her cousin was described as dark eyes and hair, but can anyone suggest any other options for me to look at? Here in VA. we also had the Samuel Plecker problem in the 1900’s, along with the slavery issue, so any paper proof is very hard to find, I may go back to the court house and try census records again or marriage records, any suggestions are appreciated, I need to look at records that would have listed color, such as mulatto, one friend told me that he has never seen Indian on any of the old court house record books! I believe that if there is any Indian in our family, it would be Powhatan or Cherokee, or both.
Posted: June 2003
Ande Beasley
Query: Cynthia Thrower was my Great Grandmother and I believe she was the daughter of Andrew Christiana. All these were their children and the descendants of Cynthia listed here are my family. Dop you have anything on her? Descendants of Andrew Thrower
Generation No. 1
1. ANDREW1 THROWER was born Abt. 1821. He married (1) CHRISTIANA STEPHENS January 29, 1861 in Coffee Co. She was born Abt. 1834. More About ANDREW THROWER and CHRISTIANA STEPHENS: Marriage: January 29, 1861, Coffee Co.
Children of ANDREW THROWER and CHRISTIANA STEPHENS are:
i. MARTHA2 THROWER, b. Abt. 1862.
ii. ANDREW THROWER, b. Abt. 1864.
iii. FRANKLIN THROWER, b. February 1866; m. IDA; b. May 1878. Notes for FRANKLIN THROWER:
A Franklin Thrower shown as living with Albert Mash in 1880 census, Coffee Co. Tn.[our family.FTW] A Franklin Thrower shown as living with Albert Mash in 1880 census, Coffee Co. Tn.
iv. JASPER THROWER, b. Abt. 1867.
2. v. CYNTHIA THROWER, b. Abt. 1869, Coffee Co., TN; d. Aft. 1901, Bedford Co., Tn.
3. vi. JAMES THROWER, b. August 07, 1873; d. November 10, 1952, Warren Co Tn.
4. vii. JOHN THROWER, b. August 1876.
Generation No. 2
2. CYNTHIA2 THROWER (ANDREW1) was born Abt. 1869 in Coffee Co., TN, and died Aft. 1901 in Bedford Co., Tn. She married WILLIAM JACOB GANNON 1886 in Cannon Co., Tn, son of HARVEY GANNON and LYDIA SIMPSON. He was born 1868, and died Aft. 1920. More About CYNTHIA THROWER: Burial: Aft. 1901, Cothran Cemetery, Bedford Co., Tn. More About WILLIAM JACOB GANNON: Burial: Walter Hill Cemetery, Rutherford Co., Tn. Nickname: Mr. Will. More About WILLIAM GANNON and CYNTHIA THROWER: Marriage: 1886, Cannon Co., Tn. Children of CYNTHIA THROWER and WILLIAM GANNON are:
i. MARY ELIZABETH3 GANNON.
ii. SUSAN GANNON.
iii. JESSE ALEXANDER GANNON, b. 1888; d. Louisville, Kentucky; m. BERNICE.
5. iv. HARVEY ANDREW GANNON, b. 1892; d. Aft. 1936.
v. LYDIA GANNON, b. 1892; m. EDWARD TODD.
6. vi. THERA CLAYBORN GANNON, b. April 05, 1894, Tn/Navarro Co. Tx; d. September 08, 1969, Navarro Co., Tx on Leggett farm.
7. vii. JENNY ETHEL GANNON, b. June 18, 1901; d. June 18, 1988.
3. JAMES2 THROWER (ANDREW1) was born August 07, 1873, and died November 10, 1952 in Warren Co Tn. He married (2) MARY EMELINE STUBLEFIELD. She was born June 1877. Notes for JAMES THROWER: A James Thrower in 1880 Census shown as living with Jerome Logan, Coffee Co. Tn. [our family.FTW] A James Thrower in 1880 Census shown as living with Jerome Logan, Coffee Co. Tn. More About JAMES THROWER: Burial: Riverside Cemetery,Warren Co., Tn.
Children of JAMES THROWER and MARY STUBLEFIELD are:
i. WALDINE3 THROWER, b. Abt. 1903.
ii. LIVY N. THROWER, b. Abt. 1904.
iii. LILLIE H. THROWER, b. Abt. 1909.
4. JOHN2 THROWER (ANDREW1) was born August 1876. He married (2) MARY. She was born Abt. 1877.
Children of JOHN THROWER and MARY are:
i. EUGENE3 THROWER, b. Abt. 1902.
ii. WILLIE JOE THROWER, b. Abt. 1907.
Generation No. 3
5. HARVEY ANDREW3 GANNON (CYNTHIA2 THROWER, ANDREW1) was born 1892, and died Aft. 1936. He married METTIE RIGSBY Abt. 1915. She was born August 06, 1898 in in Cheatam County,TN., and died March 1984 in in Cheatam County,TN. More About HARVEY GANNON and METTIE RIGSBY: Marriage: Abt. 1915.
Children of HARVEY GANNON and METTIE RIGSBY are:
i. MELBA4 GANNON, m. WHITE. Notes for MELBA GANNON: I was told that Melba’s married name was Compton.
ii. SARAH GANNON.
iii. HARVY ANDREW, JR. GANNON.
iv. WILLIAM JACOB GANNON.
6. THERA CLAYBORN3 GANNON (CYNTHIA2 THROWER, ANDREW1) was born April 05, 1894 in Tn/Navarro Co. Tx, and died September 08, 1969 in Navarro Co., Tx on Leggett farm. He married ANDY PEARL GRIMES, daughter of WILLIAM GRIMES and MARY HOLLIS. She was born February 24, 1898 in Tn, and died February 19, 1991 in CORSICANA,Tx. More About THERA CLAYBORN GANNON: Burial: Abt. September 10, 1969, Dawson Cemetery, Navarro Co., Tx. Nickname: Bud. Occupation: Farmer. Religion: Member of the Church of Christ. More About ANDY PEARL GRIMES: Burial: Abt. February 21, 1991, Dawson Cemetery, Navarro Co., Tx. Religion: Member of the Church of Christ.
Children of THERA GANNON and ANDY GRIMES are:
i. MARY BEATRICE4 GANNON, b. September 04, 1917; d. March 31, 1918. More About MARY BEATRICE GANNON: Burial: Beasley Church Cemetery,Rutherford County,TN.
ii. CORDELIA PAULINE GANNON, b. September 28, 1919; m. ROY NAPPS, June 29, 1946; b. June 26, 1919. More About CORDELIA PAULINE GANNON: Military service: Drill Sergeant WWII. Religion: Member of the Church of Christ. More About ROY NAPPS: Occupation: Owned his own Air Conditioning Co. Religion: Member of the Church of Christ. More About ROY NAPPS and CORDELIA GANNON: Marriage: June 29, 1946.
iii. THERA CONGLETON GANNON, b. October 17, 1924, WALTER HILL,Tn; d. May 27, 2001, PURSLEY,TX at home; m. (1) MAE LYNN RAWSON, May 26, 1944, Blooming Grove, Tx; b. June 24, 1926, outside Blooming Grove, Tx, May 26, 1944, Blooming Grove, Tx. Notes for THERA CONGLETON GANNON: Daddy had very bad eyesight. His glasses were as thick as the bottom of a tumbler. He raised crops and cattle and six kids.Daddy was a very hard worker and very honest. He worked at Collin Street Bakery during the”Fruitcake Season”, and farmed the rest of the time. Later he worked for a place called Commodore that made mobile homes. He could fix electrical problems, and anything to do with building, and cars. Daddy and a friend built the house where I was born. He couldn’t afford to pay to have things done, so he learned to do them himself. After retirement as a prison guard, he established a clientele as a handyman. He could fix anything, and did a good job at a fair price. When he was about 74 years old Daddy had to go the Emergency room with a severe pain in his leg. The doctor told him to “Stay off the roof”. He had been fixing a clients roof. Daddy also had gone on to get his GED after I was grown and gone. Then he had taken some college courses. [our family.FTW] More About THERA CONGLETON GANNON: Burial: Abt. May 29, Dawson. Cemetery, southeast section near Papa,Mama,Susie,Wayne. Education: Some College. Military service: Bad eyes. Occupation 1: Farmer. Occupation 2: Prison Guard. Occupation 3: Handyman. Property: Home. Religion: Member of the Church of Christ. Residence: Pursley, Tx. More About MAE LYNN RAWSON: Education: Some College. Occupation 1: Housewife. Occupation 2: Factory worker. Occupation 3: Prison Guard. Property: Home. Religion: Member of the Church of Christ. Residence: Pursley, Tx. More About THERA GANNON and MAE RAWSON: Marriage: May 26, 1944, Blooming Grove, Tx
7. JENNY ETHEL3 GANNON (CYNTHIA2 THROWER, ANDREW1) was born June 18, 1901, and died June 18, 1988. She married MARCUS KEYE RIGSBY November 13, 1921. He was born September 03, 1902, and died January 17, 1973. More About JENNY ETHEL GANNON: Burial: Cothron Cemetery,Bedford County,TN. More About MARCUS RIGSBY and JENNY GANNON: Marriage: November 13, 1921.
Children of JENNY GANNON and MARCUS RIGSBY are:
i. ETHEL KEYE4 RIGSBY, b. December 01, 1922; m. MAURICE PARDUE, October 23, 1944; b. September 08, 1918; d. December 27, 1967. More About MAURICE PARDUE and ETHEL RIGSBY: Marriage: October 23, 1944.
ii. JACOB WILLIAM RIGSBY, b. June 20, 1924; d. July 18, 1986; m. MARGARET LORENE RUSSELL, September 17, 1948; b. November 11, 1929. More About JACOB RIGSBY and MARGARET RUSSELL: Marriage: September 17, 1948.
iii. JESSE CLAYBORN RIGSBY, b. May 03, 1926; m. (1) MARY GRACE JEWELL, August 18, 1944; b. March 14, 1926, August 18, 1944. More About JESSE RIGSBY and MARY JEWELL: Marriage: August 18, 1944.
iv. MERKLE RIGSBY, b. October 28, 1934; m. (1) BETTY JUNE HOLDER, August 08, 1953; b. March 14, 1935, August 08, 1953. More About MERKLE RIGSBY and BETTY HOLDER: Marriage: August 08, 1953
Posted: June 2003
Julia Muncy
Query: Looking for anyone who has info. On a Julia Dillon Starr. My grandmother used to say I was named after the prettiest and smartest woman in the world. Remember a pic of a very beautiful Indian woman in full dress. Julia was born in TN or Ky she had two children LueTishia and James.
Posted: June 2003
Karri
Query: Looking for information on my great grandmother her name was Jemima Warwick, she married an lm washam in scott county, tennessee. Her father I believe was a Wiley Warwick, she was orginialy from north carolina. Also looking for information on my great grandfather Sidney Phillips he is said to be of cherokee descent, not real sure who his father was. Possibly a man named John Ingram. He also is from scott county tennessee. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Janet Morgan
Query: My grandmother, Dicie Morgan, told me her grandmother was a full-blooded cherokee indian. Her name was Myria Quilliams, she had a brother named Leander Quilliams. Everyone knew him because he was known as a great storyteller. They came from the sugar lands near Townsend, Cades Cove area. I would like any kind of information that can be given. I was recently told by my brother that there was a family reunion for the families of Myria Quilliams. I hope someone can contact me from this family. The meeting place was is Sevierville, Tn. I’ve been away to college, but hope to get in touch with this family.
Posted: June 2003
Pam Church
Query: I am looking for information of Robert Weaver born in 1829 married to Mary Polley. Mary was born in va and Robert in sc Mary and Robert are both believed to have cherokee heritage. If any one can help I would greatly appreciate it. Also looking for davenport fine, snider church in the tenn, nc and va area.
Posted: June 2003
Gina
Query: I’m searching for info about my father. William Eugene Cheshire/Bill Cheshire. I have been told that he was half Cherokee but have no other info because he died when I was very young. If anyone has info on him please contact me.
Posted: June 2003
Louona M. Fry
Query: I am seeking any information regarding the Driskell Families of Paulding County, Georgia in the 1800s. My great grand mother’s name was Addie Driskell Cole. Addie may not have been her given name. Her name could have been Adeline, Adelaide, Adele…or it may have been a nickname. She was born in March of 1865 in Paulding County, Georgia. She married James “Sam” Cole on Nov. 21, 1883 in Cleburne County, Alabama. Her husband “Sam” was Choctaw and a herb doctor. I am also interested in any info about Frances Elizabeth Driskell Cole. She was my great great grandmother. She was born in 1839 in Alabama. Frances married Tillman Butler Cole on December 1, 1860 in Paulding County, Georgia. Tillman was a herb doctor. The Cole line is of Choctow Heritage and the Driskell Family is Cherokee. Other than the info I’ve listed here I know nothing about my Driskell Heritage. If anyone knows anything I would welcome hearing from you. If you are seeking Cole Family info I can help you with facts and pictures.
Posted: June 2003
Candance Vallee
Query: Doing search in my family roots, I would like to know how I could find information on my great grandfather he was full blooded Cherokee. His name was Charles Eagle dob 9/21/1896. I don’t know much more then that. I would like to know were he was born who his parents were.
Posted: June 2003
Josh Bennett
Query: I have been trying to find records that show that my family is Indian. We know that we are, and that I am a 16th, but the records were burned down in the Craig County Court House of Oklahoma. My fathers name is Michael Bennett. His mother is Half Indian, her father was James Luther, and his mother’s last name was Roberts. If anybody knows about where to find records, or about these people, let me know, it will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Sharlene Knight-Clarke
Query: In search of any information on my great-great grandfather to present on the name of Knight. My GGGreat-Grandfather was Thomas Jefferson Knight, b.6/27/1827 in Tennessee d.1/31/1892 buried 2/2/1892 in Grice cemetery in Grice-upshur Tx. GGreat Grandfather was David Benjamin Franklin Knight, b. 5/30/1866 in Tx, d. 10/08/1905 in Reed, Greer, Ok. Buried Reed cemetery, Reed, Greer, Ok on 10/10/1905. Said to be a Preacher at the Reed Baptist Church, also said to be full-blooded Cherokee. My Grandfather was John Stanley Knight, b.11/04/1902 d. in 1935. Any information relevent to my search would be greatly appreciated. Wado.
Posted: June 2003
Cheryle Hoover Davis
Query: Has anyone heard of Mahala Ennis, who married a Charles Ackles? They had a son, James Hamilton Ackles, who was born in Trenton, Iowa (Henry County, I believe). James was a barber. Mahala was 100% Cherokee. She was my gggrandmother. Trying to find her family, as I’m doing research on family history. Her father was born in Maryland, and her mother born in North Carolina. That’s all I know. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Sarah Jane Jewell
Query: Miller, Campbell.
Posted: June 2003
Rex Lusk
Query: My Great Grandmother was Melvina (Moran) Woods married to Joe Woods of Southern West Virginia. I am told she was part Cherokee Indian. Her parents were Steven Moran and Hortensia (Evans) Moran. She had three brothers – John, Drue, and Eli. She had five sisters..Hulda, Ida, Armeda, Mazi, and Martha. I am looking for her connection to the Cherokee Nation. I believe her grandparents were John Moran and Martha (Canaday) Moran.
Posted: June 2003
Marlina Kinser
Query: Searching for any information on my late grandmother. Cherokee from Corning, Arkansas. Her name was Rose Mary Bennett. She married Charles Shaw. I don’t know if he was from Arkansas or not and I’m not sure of his heritage. She died at age of 83 in 1965. Any linking information to Bennetts of Corning, Arkansas will be helpful and appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Kathy Tipton
Query: I am one-fourth Cherokee and my grandfather was 100% and he has now passed and I was told he was from Tulsa, OK and his name was Samuel Tipton and I was told I could have possible rights and if so I need to know how I would go about to get that info. started.
Posted: June 2003
LaShawn Myres
Query: I would like to know what is BIA, and I actaully want to take the blood test. I don’t know why but I’m tired of the questions because it’s easier for a White person to past for a Cherokee but if your half black and half cherokee coming from South Carolina people want you to prove it even the Cherokee Nation. So, please can you help me?
Posted: June 2003
Gregory Allen Dudley
Query: Osiyo is there anybody last name Dudley living to my ancestors Annie Dudley. Who is on the dawes/guion miller rolls 1898-1914 let me know. wado
Posted: June 2003
Candace (Lawson) Turner
Query: My half sister, Tanya Lawson Glaze, obtained her CDIB card. I have lost contact with her and don’t know our roll number to obtain my card. Would like info on how to research my Indian heritage. Following is a brief family history. My Father: Norris Lawson, born in Texas City, TX on July 10, 1921. Died October 13, 2000. Norris Lawson’s parents: Father – James Tipton Lawson. Mother – Mamie Stacy. My Indian heritage comes from my grandmother, Mamie Stacey -born in Skullyville, Pocola Co. (sp?) Oklahoma (Indian Territory) on July 28, 1892. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Dulcie
Query: I’m trying to research my husband’s ancestry. It’s been handed down through the family of their cherokee and mohawk ancestry. We’re having a hard time finding anything beyond what we know of the family in Indiana. We know from the census that John W. Wade’s father was born in South Carolina, but we have no name to go on. My husband’s name is Ronald G. his father George H., his grandfather Benjamin C., his great grandfather George Washington, his great-great grandfather was John W. John W.was born Feb. 23, 1817 and died Nov. 21, 1898. George Washington was born Feb.17,1844 and died May 22, 1909. Benjamin C. was born Aug. 13, 1894 and died Oct. 20,l974. George H. was born Aug. 20, l922 and still living. Ronald was born Aug. l7,l959 and still living. I hope you can help me.
Posted: June 2003
Katherine Morse
Query: I am 1/8 Cherokee. My mom, Brenda Ruth Cannon is 1/4 and her grandfather was 1/2. I am trying to find more information. I was adopted when I was 5 months old but Brenda is my biological mother. Her family has been living in the northern part of Virginia. I am on a quest because I feel it is an important part of who I am.
Posted: June 2003
Teresamarie Adams
Query: My mothers name is Debra Deboard her mother and father were Fred and Nettie Deboard. My Father is David Wiley his parents were Hazel and Chester Wiley, Although I dont think they ever married. My grand parents died when I was very young. There realy is no was for me to trace anything father back. I have searched Ancencry.com and found my mothers mother history back 10 or so cenerations. Only thru here maiden name. What do I do next?
Posted: June 2003
Peggy Lynn Coker
Query: I am trying to find out about my cherokee indian heritage on grandfather’s side of the family by the name of Weems from Parsons, TN. Could you please help me in getting started?
Posted: June 2003
Linda and Chyna Pierce
Query: I am looking for information about Annie Ellums. Annie was adopted by a white family. She was born July 9, 1873. She married Jim M. Bishop on March 13, 1890. Jim was half Native American and white. They were married in Tippah County, Mississippi. Rumor has it Annie’s family came from Virginia. Annie is my great, great grandmother. Annie’s granddaughter is still alive but can’t remember very much. Any help I can get ;Iwill be grateful for.
Posted: June 2003
Mary E Roberts
Query: I am trying to fine my grandpa family his was Autho D Roberts and was born feb 1909 in Clay Co. Oneida KY. You can email me at hafepint1965@aol.com.
Posted: June 2003
Karen Tyler
Query: I have a new email adress tyle493@bellsouth.net.
Posted: June 2003
Mickey McGlynn
Query: If a female on the Dawes roll were 1/16th Cherokee, how do you calculate where the full-blood Cherokee would be in her previous generations?
Posted: June 2003
Loveda
Query: Looking for information on Elizabeth Jennings and John Hood. They lived in or around Berea, ky in the early-mid 1800’s.They had a daughter named Susan. May have had other children (Older than her) She would have been born late in the lives of her parents. It is said that Elizabeth and Susan both received Indian Land Grants. Elizabeth was married to John Hood. Others say this was John Bell Hood, I’m not so sure about that it seems he was busy having 11 children with his wife? Not sure who he was. Is anyone researching Elizabeth Jennings/Hood and her daughter Susan. I believe that Elizabeth may have been from NC.
Posted: June 2003
Kara Mosu
Query: Tennesee Cherokee Indian Tribe After married name taken Luella Mitchell around late 1800’s.
Posted: June 2003
Neysa Rinkenberger
Query: My father was Fred Youngblood. He was born in 1906. He was to be of Cherokee blood. He was born either in southern Missouri or Oklahoma.
Posted: June 2003
Jill Dixon
Query: My name Jill and I am trying to traces my great great grandmother Sarah Jane Pridgen who was married to Roland varnam. She was from th five tribes on the Black River in Wilmington North Carolina off the cape fear river. She suppose to indian and we are trying to learn more about our family. If you have any information you can e-mail me.
Posted: June 2003
Bernice Deacon
Query: Looking for history on Golden Hawk Sizemore.
Posted: June 2003
Sun Hawk
Query: I am looking for information about my Great, Great Grandmother. Her name was Star. She married a stemboat captin by the last name of Matson. I belived she was mission schooled, but I am not sure. Some of the family moved to New York State. In the Binghamton area. Thank you for any help and information.
Posted: June 2003
Kent Ogletree
Query: I am trying to locate birth records for my grandmother. She was born in 1913 in Bochito, OK. State records start at 1925. Where might I begin to look for records for that year, or whom might I contact to have research done on it?
Posted: June 2003
Cheryl Deacon
Query: I have told that my have Cherokee in our bloodlne. But I am unsure of which, I know that we had family in Oklahoma can you help me, here are two names, Jones and Gates.
Posted: June 2003
Ella Smiley
Query: I am looking for my grandfather and his parents. My grandfather’s name was William VanTreese his sister was Laura Anna Estelle VanTreese Nowlin. Do you have any information on either of these two?
Posted: June 2003
Cheryl Brozy
Query: I am only beginning my search for ancestry. I have been told that my great grandmother was a Cherokee taken from Oklahoma (indian territory). She had one son already (my grandfather). The lady in question lived her life in Seattle, Washington under the surname of Stearns. How can I further research this woman?
Posted: June 2003
Clifton Crowson
Query: My ggggrandfather married a fullblood Cherokee in 1810 in Arkansas, her name was Mary Threewitts, I need help establishing her as Cherokee.
Posted: June 2003
Kat Hankinson
Query: I would like to find out about my possible Cherokee ancestry. According to my mother, one of my great-grandmothers was Cherokee; her name was Pearl Morrison. (Her husband was Scottish.) She lived on a farm in Missouri or maybe in Oklahoma. Her son (Jack) married my grandmother (Larue/Dora Rice), who was born and raised in Oklahoma. I grew up quite isolated from most of my family, and there is a lot of learning and healing to do. I would love to learn more about the people who came before me and find more of my relatives. Any information would be much appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Myrna Garrison
Query: I am searching for info on Su’se Powhattan of GA, her daughter Jane (Jincy) Susan Walls, F. Henry Walls, Polly Big Bee, John Floyd Payne, Mary Hammontree. All are from Georgia or Monroe, Co. TN. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: June 2003
Janet Wright
Query: I am looking for the mother of Nancy (Adair) Lindsey. She was adopted by Morris and Nancy Lindsey. Her father was Zadock Adair (I think he was an Indian agent) and her mother a Cherokee Lady. She was born in Perry County, AL on Aug. 29 1824. I am looking for her biological mother and grandparents on the Cherokee line.
Posted: June 2003
Laurene Shewan
Query: Susan or Susannah Blackwell was born abt 1824 in SC. Around 1839, she married William A. Broadway, a mule skinner for the Army. He was about 22 years. Supposedly, Susan was half Native-American, and I suspect she would have been Cherokee. They eventually moved to AL, and then MS, where he got a land grant. He served in the Civil War and Susan collected a pension in her later years. How can I find her parents? I’ve been looking for 13+ years. She named her children: Martha Jane, William, Margaret Joan, James M., Mary A. E., Susannah, Sudie Charlotte, Amanda, John Nicholson, and Alabama Palestine. She outlived most of her children. If they followed the naming pattern, her Mother would have been Martha Jane and her Father James M.
Posted: June 2003
T. R. Phillips
Query: My great grandmother’s name was Lottie McAllister, who lived in S. W. Missouri and married David Phillips. We have a large photograph of Lottie McAllister, and she definitely looks native American. The family story is that she was full Cherokee. Possible to check?
Posted: June 2003
Muriel Berger
Query: I am trying to find out if my greatgreatgrandfather is on the roll his name if Green Brown and his sons name Hiram Brown and his son was John William Brown all from Kentucky.
Posted: June 2003
Perry Franklin Ward
Query: I am told that I am the grandson of a cherokee indian by the same name. I would like to know more of my Indian heritage. At my fathers funeral there were many of my Cherokee relatives but due to the uncomfortable nature of the circumstances I did not persue it. Please help me.
Posted: June 2003
Patty Roberts
Query: William Roberts.
Posted: June 2003
Terry Brassfield
Query: Looking for any info on the Harper family that married into the Cherokee tribe.
Posted: June 2003
Reid Willen
Query: My wife, Cathy, great-grandmother’s name was Sarah Wells who, as told by Cathy’s grandmother, was Cherokee. She married John Stephens. We think they lived in Dale, IN, area. Dale, IN is in the southern part of the State; close to Jasper; about 45 minutes from Evansville. We are not sure where Sara lived prior to marrying John. Sarah had three children: Harry, Hilbert, and Irene.
Posted: June 2003
Pat Carr Waycaster
Query: Please email me with infor on George Washington Carr Parents names or sibling. He was born in Va 1790 died Tn 1862 He married Sarah Moulton and they had three children. Nobel and Hannah and Thomas Jefferson Carr.
Posted: June 2003
Jennifer
Query: I am looking for the Gayle (maybe spelled Gail or Gaylee) family.
Posted: June 2003
Derek Denham
Query: My grandmother’s name is Mildred Hudson Denham. I’m told that she was full blood Cherokee Indian. She was marr ied to Robert Denham from decatur Ms in 1929.
Posted: June 2003
Darrell Wilcox
Query: I am looking for the Oklahoma Cherokee tribal affliation or community attachment for my grandmother Hilda Wilcox. She was born in 1898 in Nyssa, Oregon and died in 1992 in Bountiful, Utah. As a child, I lived on the Lukachuea Reservation in Arizona.
Posted: June 2003
June Marlowe Winchester Teninty
Query: Would it be possible for anyone to help me in the search for the records of my father, Lester Isham Marlow and his father, who my Dad was lead to believe was named Samuel Marlow. The spelling of the last name was later changed to Marlowe (with an “e”) to hide him as he was taken away by his mothers’ family. My father was told that he was born in 1901 or 1902, in Bear Creek, Cedar County, Missouri. His father was a Cherokee Indian on the Marlow reservation and his mother (Nanny Lee Isham) was white. She had a sister Alva, and 3 brothers named Carroll, Joe and Ed Isham. My dad’s uncle and his wife Betty felt it best that he knew nothing of his dad, so they moved to Cody Wyoming and the brothers became ranch hands on the Buffalo Bill Cody Ranch. Betty became the cook for the ranch. Daddy was raised on the ranch till he was a young man. I want to thank anyone that can help me on this. I would also like to know if my dad and grandfather are registered with the Cherokee tribe. I’m very proud of my heritage and hopefully this will make a dream come true. My dad died before he was ever able to find out anything of his father.
Posted: June 2003
Brian David McAlister
Query: Cherokee ancestors of my father’s mother and father: Father – Charles M. McAlister, His Father – Roy Dewey McAlister, His Mother – Mary Junkins McAlister.
Posted: June 2003
Cindy
Query: I’m wondering if there is any type of information or source available that lists Cherokee children that were either taken or shown as missing from ‘government’ schools between the years 1870-1880. Does such information exist?
Posted: June 2003
