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Sharon Sincair
Query: I am looking for family members in Oklahoma who are related to John Thomas Pyles and Isabell Freeman. They had many children one who was my Grandfather John Henry Pyles who was married to Irene. They had two children Wayne and Jay. According to my father his mother Isabell was full blood Cherokee. He had relatives in Oklahoma one named Jeneva Moore who I spoke with in the early 90’s at that time she had had by pass surgery. If you have any information please contact me.
Posted: June 2008
Johnnye
Query: I have finished my research and found that all of my family has and did travel the trail of tears through the lower route and the ohio valley route where do I go now that I have the information and how should it be submitted and to who. My mother had called me by my gggggg grandmothers name of Mourningdove and would it be through the Cherokee or Chickasaw or Choctaw tribe that I would need to submit to they originated from the Carolinas/Alabama area.
Posted: June 2008
Darla Schwartz
Query: I am looking for information on Isaac Hensley, born about 1797 in Tennessee. He apparently had an Indian wife who bore him two children, John in 1820 and Sarah in 1822. Sarah married Uriah Blackburn. Isaac is my gggrandfather. His second wife, Esther O Stinnett is my gggrandmother. I am interested from a genealogical standpoint and would appreciate any information.
Posted: June 2008
Jon Richard Bush
Query: My father was named Roland Wayne Bush, and his parents, my grandparents married in SE Oklahoma and moved to Terrell, TX just after the turn of the 20th century. They started a printing company and published a local paper known as The ________ Iconoclast (sic). Sadly, I do not know any of my grandparents names other than the family name–Bush. My grandmother was full-blood Cherokee according to family lore. All of my elders are deceased, so I do not want knowledge of my grandparents to be lost. Please send me any information you might have.
Posted: June 2008
Mable Walker
Query: 5 Generation Grandmother Name Tinker Black of Cherokee blood would like to know anything possibly related to her.
Posted: June 2008
Bonnie F. Pack
Query: Im interested in any information I can find, about my Great great grandfather William Morris I was told by my father that he was a Lieutenant scout for General Robert E. Lee in the Civil War. I was told he was half Cherokee. My father is a Pack from West Virginia (Fore fathers from Summers County). My father s Maternal Grandmother was Miss Lily Morris, who then married Tom Venable. I know if I have any Cherokee blood in my veins that it would be very diluted. But I would still love to learn of my Beautiful Ancestry & possibly know no matter how distant, I’m related to Care takers of Mother Earth. Any information at all would be most appreciated.
Posted: June 2008
Misty Dishman
Query: I am looking for a image or sketch on Chief Doublehead, Kizziah Doublehead, Thomas Dishman, Peter Dishman and Samuel Duchemin. If anybody does know if there is one on these people, let me know, ok.
Posted: June 2008
Christine Limb
Query: I am trying to find out more information on my great grandmother. Her name was Jimmie Lee Southall. I have been told growing up she was a full blood Cherokee. She passed away before I was born, her birth date I believe is May 15, 1918. She married my great grandfather, Carl Watkins on Sept. 24, 1933. This is all the information I have!
Posted: June 2008
Michael Scardino
Query: Hello. My grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Tidwell, born in or near Dixon TN; lived in Nashville TN and died in 1957. Family lore tells that he had Cherokee ancestors and I was wondering if there was any way to find out more.
Posted: June 2008
Rick King
Query: I would like to have any info. on Licutichi Cherokee who married John Arnold, 1700’s in North Carolina.
Posted: June 2008
Lisa Swann
Query: Looking for any leads to finding by gggrandfather N.E. Burton who was full blooded Cherokee from western NC. This is all the information I have Please help!
Posted: June 2008
Mark Thomas
Query: My grgrgrgrgrndmother was Jenny Justice daughter of William Justice. I would love to hear from other descendents of Dick Justice and any info on who William Justices mother was. I was told Dick Justice had 10 wives.
Posted: June 2008
Kathy Owens
Query: I am researching a John Pitts who was listed on the LDS website as “Cherokee 1827 SC”. I know the Cherokee constitution was in 1827 and tribal members voted on it. I have a John Pitts b bef 1800 living in SC starting in 1790 census in Chesterfield county and also a John B Pitts b 1811 SC but then moving on to TN by 1850 census and AR 1860. Through my family John B Pitts father was also a “John”. In this same family line an ancestor has had the DNA testing done which showed Native American blood in the male line. Is there any direction someone can help on this?
Posted: June 2008
Marlo Davidson
Query: Who knows the Cherokee great grandmother of Marion D. and Marion Melvin NEWPORT of Scott County TN? Some posible names I’m looking at are Rebecca Cecil Newport, Alcey Cox Jeffers, Eliza Hall Thompson, Sarah Connor Newport, Mary Tabor Thompson, Elizabeth Kavanaugh Newport, Tabitha Smith Boylston. Need help.
Posted: June 2008
Wyona K Adams
Query: My grandmother who name is Bertha Lea Hickman her mother name is Little Dove Paysinger.
Posted: June 2008
Linda Norris
Query: My greatmother was Louita Walker. She married Walter Thompson and is buried in Dunlap, Tennessee.
Posted: June 2008
Jeremy Elam
Query: I am searching for information about my great grandfather or grandmother. His name was HENRY BROOKS and Her name was BEADIE LUALLEN they had 6 daughters and 1 son his name was EMANUEL BROOKS he died when he was 6 he was ran over by a wagon. My grandmothers name was BESSIE MYRTLE BROOKS she was born in 1906 june 15th her sisters were named Tisha, Buela, Clara, Ruby, and Yuela My great grandfathers mother lived on the res nearest to McCalisterOK.
Posted: June 2008
Marvin Petree
Query: My grandfather John Wesley Petree Son of Thomas S. PETREE and Martha Arondour, Married Martha Jane Davis daughter of Daniel Davis and Martha Farmer, all died in Sequayah county. Do I have any Indian blood? Petree and Martha Arondour
Posted: June 2008
Karen Ayers Weir
Query: I am seeking information and hoping to make a connection with other ancestors of Nathaniel Barney Johnson, b April 25, 1845 Alabama, d Aug 24, 1926 in Sevier County Arkansas, he was married to America Emmaline Mills, b June 14, 1857, d Aug 30, 1913 Sevier County Arkansas, they both are buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery, just outside of De Queen Arkansas. I know that Nathaniels’ children were taught to never speak of their mothers’ Indian heritage because of obvious tension prejudice at that time. One of their sons, upon his death bed, signed a notarized affidavit, stating that his mother was 100% Cherokee. I hope someone reads this and will write back, thanks.
Posted: June 2008
Marlo Davidson
Query: For Barb Baker Gellespie: who is the Cherokee grandmother of Marion D. & Marion Melvin Newport, Scott, Tn.?
Posted: June 2008
Carlette
Query: In answer to Sheila Matzek: I have information on America Mills and Nat Johnson that I would be more than willing to share. I’ve tried emailing you but I keep getting my mail back. Please contact me as soon as you can.
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Sheila B. Matzek
Query: Amearica Emiline Mills Johnson was my great grandmother born in 1857 and was a full blood Cherokee. I know that she was in Oklahoma Territory and married Nathaniel Barney Johnson. I know nothing else, my father would never say what happened to them or talk about his grandparents and my grandmother would say nothing. If you have any information about this family please email me.
Posted: June 2008
B Hartley
Query: I have just gotten my DNA results and I need to know if it will benefit me to keep searching even though I am only 2% native american ? and how will it benefit me also some in my family want to know if there are still grants and etc for us?
Posted: June 2008
Jess
Query: I am looking for any information on whom Rebecca Miller married name Stewart’s father may have been her mother is Sophia Smith, she married Daniel Stewart and lived possibly in Bledsoe county TN, or around that area. according to records Sophia Smith was born in Missiouri, around 1834.
Posted: June 2008
Delores Hamon
Query: Would like information on my Great Grandmother, Cyntha E. Teague, Born 12/9/1844, Died 4/3/1886 in Indian Territory. She was full blood indian, Cherokee, I think. She was married to David Chambers of Irish descent who died on 12/25/1888. Any information would be appreciated.
Posted: June 2008
Tim Lentz
Query: I am descended from the Fortner Line from James T Fortner and Sarah J Swain. I found a MARGARET C. FORTNER that was born 1814 in the Cherokee nation, any info would be helpful.
Posted: June 2008
Martha Moody
Query: Mary Ann Pritchett is my ggggrandmother born Approx 1835sh, in Cherokee Nation before it was forced to Oklahoma. She married Marion Spears and had a son William T Spears. William T Spears born 1851 in Georgia was supposedly escaped from jail and ran to Oklahoma and then migrated to Arkansas and started a family. His death certificate has Mary Ann Pritchett as his mother and her birth place as Cherokee Nation. Can anyone tell me how to verify this information?
Posted: June 2008
Joy Sarjent
Query: My mothers name was Judy (Judith Hensley) she was adopted in MI when she was 2 and raised as Judy Watson. She was born May 30, 1950 and died July 26, 2008. She told me that I am 1/8 Cherokee Indian, her grandfather was a full Cherokee and she believed her father was in OH, I’m looking for information on our heritage anything would be great.
Posted: June 2008
Carol Caldwell
Query: My great grandfather-John Calvin LEWIS-says his mother was Cherokee, English name Elizabeth HURST, Indian name WESS. She was born in GA or FL about 1820. She married Musgrove LEWIS. I am looking for any information to verify that.
Posted: June 2008
Corinne Pryor
Query: Dale Henry please contact me regarding your Sept 2007 post. Joseph and Frances may be my grandmother’s cousins. All were placed in an orphanage about the same time along with my grandmother’s two sisters. I have letters from a great aunt that mention many of the names in your post.
Posted: June 2008
Beth Cherry
Query: Hello, I have been told of Cherokee blood on the Cherry and Waters side. I am from N.C. and am looking for any info that might help my search.
Posted: June 2008
Bridgette Bell
Query: I am the great grand child of John Lewis Gray I need to find my family, he had a some Johnny Gray who was born in 1914 and was my grand father and was married to Louise Young who was born in 1918. Can someone contact me if they know my family.
Posted: June 2008
December Taylor
Query: My great grandfather was Albert Paul Moore. He was Cherokee. He married Edith Edith Shirel Born 1918 Indidana, of Spencer County, Indiana. (My sister said they were married in King County, Washington. She said he was a taxi cab driver, there). They had only one child Deloris Ann Moore. Edith died about 1942. Albert left the child (my grandmother) with her mom’s family to raise. The story that was given to us was he went back to the reservation. I would love to find any information on Albert Paul Moore. He was born in Oklahoma 1908-1918. My Grandmother is deceased now, so is my mother. That just leaves 3 people to try and find him (actually his grave) and any information about his life. I do have 1 picture of him. He was very Tall, black hair and an elongated face. I hope some one can help!
Posted: June 2008
Donna Ferrell
Query: Addie Mae Crow Daughter of Tom and Sarah Crow of Missouri, born around 1871, married to James F. Hill. Trying to find indian roots Oklahoma seems to be a place they turn up.
Posted: June 2008
Terry Pickens-Bridwell
Query: I have been told that my greatgrandmother was Cherokee but I cannot seem to find anything or anyone that can substaniate the claim. Her name was Lula Modglin and she married Monroe Needham. They were both originally from around Monet AR. Is there anyone that can shed some light?
Posted: June 2008
Wendy Stevens
Query: My son is interested in finding out about his family heritage. My son’s Grandfather is Joe STEVENS. His Great Grandmother is Della STEVENS. I am sure his grandmother is deceased. His grandfather may still be living. They were from Wauchula Florida 1940-1985.
Posted: June 2008
Delores J Brown Morgan
Query: Query Board #59 — Regarding James H Brown (My Grand-father) was born in Arkansas Nov. 5, 1873 and died in Berlin, Roger Mills County, Oklahoma on March 5, 1915 and is buried in the Brlin Cementery. His father James Henson Brown and mother were both born in Tennessee. If anyone reading this know anything about this family please email me.
Posted: June 2008
Wendy Summerall
Query: Looking for husbands roll #Willie Summerall Jr.
Posted: June 2008
Elizabeth Schooley
Query: Look for Cherokee/Choctaw Schooley/Stiles family treemaker.
Posted: June 2008
Gary McMurrain
Query: I am trying to find the maiden name of my great-grandmother, Sara Jane Morton. She was born about 1875 and she passed away in 1926. Sara Jane was married to CJ Morton, aka Charley Morton, and my grandmother, Pearl E. Morton was one of their children. CJ was a Methodist minister for many years. CJ and Sara Jane lived in Moody Crossroads, Alabama and they also lived in other towns in both St. Clair County and in Talladega County, Alabama. Thank you very much for any information you can give about Sara Jane Morton. I appreciate it so much.
Posted: June 2008
Berry Robinson
Query: On my fathers side his mother was Cherokee Dutch and his hair was straight like sticking up but the texture of his hair was like that of black people my hair is that way also I want to know how much Indian blood I have because my hair grow like a full blood but the texture is like black peoples hair?
Posted: June 2008
Jessika Keen
Query: I am lookiing for info on my biological father, Golden Clifford “Star” Owens (either the Second or Third). I’m 28 years old, and all I really know about him is that he fought in Vietnam, was mixed-blood (Irish and Cherokee) and that I have a half-brother with the Owens name. I know that in 1979 he was living in Virginia, as were his parents and my half-brother, who was between 5-10 at the time. When I was born I was given the name Jessica Bones, it was changed when when mom married. Any relevant info about the Owens family would be much appreciated.
Posted: June 2008
Lila
Query: Searching for my great-grandfather Frank Howard. I was told he died on “The Trail of Tears.”
Posted: June 2008
Judy McAbee
Query: I want to find the Cherokee ancestry of my grandmother, Bedie McAbee, new Pie. She was born in South or North Carolina in the late 1800’s.
Posted: June 2008
Kori Singleton
Query: Bruner
Posted: June 2008
Wyona Adams
Query: I am looking for my Great Grandmother, who is Little Dove Paysinger. My grandmother was Bertha Lea Hickman. My mother Loyise Eueline Staten.
Posted: June 2008
Jean BOOY
Query: I would like any information on the family of my great-great grandmother, Elizabeth Ann ROBINSON who was born in Mississippi on August 26, 1833. She married my great-great grandfather Edwin Colombus SMITH. They lived in Porterville, CA where Elizabeth Ann died on Nov. 25, 1905. Elizabeth Ann and Edwin C. SMITH were parents of my grandmother Carrie SMITH PRINGLE and grandparents of my father, Oran Allan PRINGLE. Elizabeth Ann ROBINSON SMITH was known to be of either Cherokee or Chactaw American Indian descent. Please let me know if you know anything about who her parents or grand-parents were. I will be grateful for any help.
Posted: June 2008
utcjb01
Query: Looking for my grandmother’s family. She was born Emily Catron. Her mother was Lou Tiria Ingram Catron. She was born on the Trail of Tears to Mary “Pop” Ward.
Posted: June 2008
Wendy Lotfi
Query: I am researching my father’s great great grandparents. My dad’s mother’s name was Helen Elizabeth Harshberger Wilt. Helen’s dad’s name was Frank Harshberger and Frank’s dad’s name was Albert Harshberger married to Wilhelmina Harshberger. Albert’s dad was 75% Native American and Albert’s mother (don’t know the name) was supposedly the daughter of a chief. My dad passed away in February 2008 and he didn’t even know he had this heritage. I always wondered where he got that beautiful black hair and dark complexion. I think my finding out about this heritage is a gift to me from him because I would always call and bother him and ask how he was doing. He would ask me if I had anything else to do. So now, since he has passed, I think he did this on purpose to keep me busy. I miss him. This is like getting just a piece of my dad back. A part of him of which I am very proud of. I just want to know for sure if my ancestors were Native American, who they were and of which tribe. Most of the Harshbergers settled in PA and OH, so I am guessing the Native Americans we would be related to are of the Iroquois Nation, maybe Seneca/Mingo? If anyone knows anything, please help me. I would appreciate it. Thank you so much.
Posted: June 2008
Sarah
Query: Hello All! Like everyone here, family tradition says we are Cherokee. My great uncle wrote a memoir saying his dad was 1/4 Cherokee. Based on my research I cannot substantiate this, but I was always very proud to think I was Cherokee so I will continue to look! My GGrandfather (supposed to be 1/4 Cherokee) was Lewis Edwin Wood (1889-1956). Based on that, one or more of the following people (his grandparents) is 1/2-Full blooded Cherokee: James Edwin Wood (b Tenn 1828-1908 Rusk TX) m to Catherine Berger (1839-1921), Charles L Christian (1818-1921 Rusk Tx) m to Minerva McDonald (b Tenn 1831- 1896 Rusk Tx). Family tradition also says our direct ancestors were NOT on the Final rolls, but a brother of the Cherokee ancestor was listed. If any names sound familiar I would love any info out there. I would also be happy to share any info I have on this side of my family.
Posted: June 2008
Kevin Roger Swope
Query: It has been rumored that I have native american bloodlines somewhere in my ancestry and I wish to know for sure. All I know is the Henderson family name can only be traced as far back as North Carolina. I am also interested in knowing about the Geer side of my family which is also rumored to have had native blood lines in it. Please help I want to know. This will make me very happy. I am on a search.
Posted: June 2008
Jamie Perry
Query: I’m looking for information on the roll number of my great,great grandmother. If I understand correctly, she was a Cherokee Indian. I know she married an R.G. Searcy in Lincoln, TX in 1898. The only information I have to go off of is an old decrepate obituary that lists her name as Mrs. C.A. Searcy. Her maiden name was Furguson. Can anyone help please?
Posted: June 2008
Aesha Green
Query: I am trying to find out if you have a record of my greatgrandmother Cheney White. I was told she was from the Indian reservation in Coosa County, AL. She married Horace Godfrey who was bi-racial (white & black).
Posted: June 2008
Kimberly Eller
Query: Looking for a Bill Williams married to a Deliah A. White and had children Calvin, Bessie, and Pearl. They were all very noticably indian (I am told Cherokee). However they were listed as white on most censuses I have found. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: June 2008
Marti Beebe
Query: My grandmother was Marie Benge also known as Audie Marie. She married James Jim Grigsby in Logan couty Arkansas if any one has any other info please contact me. My grandfathers parents were symantha J Everett and Charles Tipton Grigsby they were also married in Logan county so far as I know. Jim and Audie had 18 children. She had been married one time before to someone else and had a son named Robert from that union.
Posted: June 2008
Jackie Burns
Query: We are looking for anything on Lokie C. Adair. She had one son, Adair Brewer. She was full Cherokee when she married William M Brewer. She died in Oklahoma when my dad (Adair Brewer) was real young.
Posted: June 2008
Kristine
Query: My ancestor’s name is Enoch Eagle born in VA, or what is now WV. He would have settled in or around Clay County, WV. He had at least one daughter named Rachel who married James Edward Sirk. I’m told he was Cherokee. My grandfather definitely has Native American features!
Posted: June 2008
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information establishing a strong Cherokee connection regarding Erie Hughes (b. 1884), married to Edward L. Click (b. 1881); OR Jessie Owen(s) (b. ca 1856) married to Joseph Click (b. ca 1854). I have been able to find nothing on Erie Hughes in terms of census entries.
Posted: June 2008
Leslie Lewis
Query: Repeat of March, 2007 post Leslie Lewis Query: John Henry SINGLETON and Sarah Frances ARMSTRONG. Name: John Henry Singleton. Birth: October 20, 1876 (per tombstone). Lived: Bear Creek, Shelby County, AL (per 1900 US census). Married November 10, 1895. Moved: 1903 to Dallas County, AR. Death: Arkansas, February 12, 1954. Parents: Unknown. Wife: Sarah Frances Armstrong. Birth: April 10 1879 (per tombstone) OR April 26, 1880 (per death certificate OR April 26, 1881 (per family member). Death: Arkansas, July 6, 1916 (per tombstone). Parents: Joe Armstrong and Sue Brashirr (per death certificate) OR Robert Armstrong and M. Catherine Brasher (per www.familysearch.org).
Posted: June 2008
TL Moore
Query: Looking to see if there is any information on my great grandmother, Hattie Mae Flynn who married a Propst. She had daughter Marylou Propst Gosnell. Not much information but all I have at this time.
Posted: June 2008
Michelle
Query: I’m looking for informatian on Elizabeth Ledbetter. I was told she was a Cherokee Indian princess, her sons would have been Jack, Art, Mary.
Posted: June 2008
William Choate
Query: Would anyone know of the father and mother for J. Thomas Choate born 1861 KY? I have been told that he may be Cherokee, but I have not yet determined who his parents are. He was married to Minnie B. Baker born 1884 KY.
Posted: June 2008
Mary Beaton
Query: My gr. gr. gr. Grandmother was full Cherokee. I would like to know her name. She was born about 1809, and died about 1834. She was married to Jeremiah Youngblood. His d.o.b. was 1796 in Edgefield, S.C. and died abt. 1880 in Arkansas. I’m not trying to establish Cherokee Blood. I have already done that. I just would like to know her name for my family history.Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank You.
Posted: June 2008
Gail Lyles
Query: My grandmother was part Cherokee. Her maiden name was Jesse Wages. She married John Elbert Roberts and lived in Chester, SC all my life. She died around 1968. She had a sister, Sadie Wagers Edwards (Inman, SC area), and a few brothers. The names I remember are Carpenter and Boyd Wages. My Aunt Sadie changed her last name to Wagers after someone made fun of her last name while she was in school.
Posted: June 2008
Angie
Query: I’m trying to find out more information my my family history.I have many names that are my grandparents if you have any information please contact me.
Minnie Melberry Watts b.1891
Eliza A. Gables b.1855
Dicey Caroline Williams b.1841
William F. Watts b.1861
John J.Watts b.1838
Melberry Arrendale b.1828
Thomas Arrendell b.1788
jacob Gables b.1826
John Gables b.1786
Joseph watts b.1774
Elizabeth Lydia Cargile b.1775
Posted: June 2008
Hazel Melroy
Query: My great great grandmother, Margaret I. HUNTER, was a full blooded native american, from what I have been told she came from Canada and married a man by the name of George Anderson LUNAN. They lived in Rhode Island where she died around 1925. She was in her 50’s when she died. Her daughter, Maybel LUNAN who is my great grandmother always said her mom was Cherokee, but even though I am not sure of this I am hoping someone here may be able to help me in some way. Ahead of time much thanks for any help.
Posted: June 2008
Mrs. June Dodd-Ellenburg
Query: I am searching for information on my Mother Janie Louise-Cook/Cooke born in 1911 in Texas. We are Cherokee decendants and her Father’s name was Walter Albert Cook. Can anyone help me, I was adopted to Noel and Mildred Dodd in Lampasas, Texas.
Posted: June 2008
Judy Akins
Query: I am looking for info. on SARAH JANE PANTHER who married a JOEL PIERCEN STANBERRY his birth date around 1840-1875. Her father was JIM PANTHER and his spouse was a WALKINGSTICK I don’t know her first name. Thanks for any information.
Posted: June 2008
Darlene Steele
Query: I am seeking information about a Cherokee woman (may have been full-blooded) by the last name of Burns, who married a Clarence McMinis. She and Clarence had 13 children. This Cherokee woman had two brothers. That is all the information that I have. My great great grandmother’s maiden name was McMinis, and she was Cherokee. I am trying to find her parents and/or siblings. My gg grandmother (born aprox. 1817) may have met my gg grandfather in TN or AL. Any information would be truly appreciated. Thank you!
Posted: June 2008
Leslie
Query: I’ve posted before, but haven’t got any answers, I’m hoping somebody will know this time. I have been told by my grandmother that we are Native American, and doing my genealogy online I’ve been told many times we are, but I can’t figure out where. One person told me that my family is on the rolls, and I found my great great grandmother one one getting money from the US govt for having to move. Here is my genealogy:
My great grandmothers name is George Washington Dotson
son of James Stephen and Luvina Addeline NIX
James is the son of George Jefferson Dotson and Sarah SMITH
George is the son of William Abraham Dotson and Nancy Elizbaeth RAYNOR
I found online that William was Choctaw and Nancy was Cherokee, is this true, does anyone know? Please email me if you do.
Posted: June 2008
Diane Davis
Query: I was told by one of my aunts that her mother was Cherokee. Her name was Bessie Williams. I believed she was born in Florida, perhaps Jacksonville. She married a man by the name of Charlie Grubbs. He was a schoolteacher for awhile, but because he severely beat child and was was fired. They later moved to Quitman, GA, where my mother was born, and became sharecroppers. He later changed their name to Smith. I found them in the GA archives on the 1920 census when they were living in Quitman. I believe Bessie had a sister name Clara and a brother name Frank.
Posted: June 2008
Lynda Brewer
Query: I am trying to discover my families history. I know my great grandmother was Cherokee and married a man named Joesph Brewer. Rumor has it that her great grandmother was a Cherokee princess. I’m not sure if this was a story that my grandfather made up or not but I’d love to know.
Posted: June 2008
Nancy Sorg
Query: Was SARAH TURNER of Cherokee ancestry? She married DEMPSEY FIELDEN in Tennessee but died in Missouri.
Posted: June 2008
Domecia Manuel
Query: Lucille Mason, 1903.
Posted: June 2008
