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Pat Gordon
Query: Looking for information on ELIZABETH FRANCES MCKENNEY CRAIG, born 1844 in Scott County Ky; died 1931 same location. Parents: ROBERT L MCCABE, 1814-1899; ELIZABETH COURTNEY, 1814-1849. Married SAMUEL THOMAS CRAIG. 1 girl, 5 (?) boys. Said to be full Cherokee; any information appreciated.
Posted: March 2012
Monti Hofhenke
Query: Looking for connection to native american heritage through CLORINDA WHITLOCK born in Kansas 1886 died 1912. Married ORLANDO WILLIAMS 1905, lived in Okmulgee ward 1, Oklahoma. Children MERROLD and JEWEL WILLIAMS. Orlando was born 1878 in Kansas, died 1952 in Oklahoma. I can’t find Clorinda’s parents any where. Any connections would be appreciated.
Posted: March 2012
Cassandra Coggins
Query: My great grandparents were Perry and Ada COGGINS. My grandpa’s name was Cleo. I am said to be Cherokee, but I don’t know much about my family history. I just need answers.
Posted: March 2012
Karen McEntire
Query: My name is Karen MCENITRE from San Diego. My Great grandmother is Mary Elizbeth BLACK. Birth year 1857. She looks like a Native American. I have one picture. She was born in South Carolina and moved to Star city Arkansas and married Mr CALLAWAY and Mr COPELAND and had several children. One daughter was my grandmother Mattie CALLAWAY. I never had the pleasure of meeting them. Are there any Cherokee census in Arkansas? Thanks for your help.
Posted: March 2012
Susan SHANNON
Query: M-Ellen JACKSON 1914
Her M-Abbie Mae FRIZZELL 1891
Her M-Pearl Belle MUSE 1881
Her F-James W. MUSE
His F-James MUSE 1820
His M-Elizabeth BOLLING 1797
Her F- Joseph BOLLING 1773
His F-John Blair BOLLING
His F-John BOLLING 1697
His F-John Fairfax BOLLING
His M-Jane ROLFE 1674
Her F-Thomas ROLFE 1650
His M-Matoaka1595
Posted: March 2012
Dale L. Miller
Query: Do you have a listing for John Elmer MILLER born somewhere in Oklahoma during the twenties?
Posted: March 2012
Bob Spoon
Query: My grandfather was said to be full blood cherokee and I was trying to find out the sure name I spoon any help?
Posted: March 2012
Sherry Medariz-Medarios
Query: My Great Grandmother was Cherokee and her father I am not sure she married when she was 17.
Posted: March 2012
Francine Patrice Clowers
Query: Oddly enough, I’m just trying to see if there is a People in me that want me. Guess I’m trying to find a ‘home’. The Ga. gov’t has me listed as ‘colored’ and my parents are Black. My mother had hair she could sit on and my father had straight black hair and grey eyes. So, after 48 yrs. I’m a little confused. Just need pointing in right direction.
Posted: March 2012
Clifford Jackson
Query: Can anyone give me information on my mother’s mother greatgrandmother who was Cherokee who lived in southern Virginia 1832, whose surname was MUTTON. After civil war, moved to Mississippi and Arkansas.
Posted: March 2012
Randall Bridwell
Query: Hi, my mother’s father was full blood Indian and my grandmother I think for sure my grandfather – somewhere he became a mormon and to this day the BILLINGSLEYs are mormon. I have my mothers birth certificate with Aarons name on it. Trying to prove qualified for Indian survivor benefits- what do I do now? My grandfather lived in Texas before moving to California (Santa Fe Springs) where he raised a big family but remarried after his first marriage to my Mothers real mother. My grandpa BILLINGSLEY was a full blooded Indian. I talked to you people before thanks for your help… please contact me again. I have my mothers BIRTH CERTIFICATE with Aaron BILLINGSLEY signed as father.
Posted: March 2012
Pat Gugle
Query: I need information on Lucina GRIFFIN (not Lucinda), b. Dec. 26, 1827 in Ware Co., Georgia. She married Noah Samuel ALBRITTON in 1845. She was the daughter of James GRIFFIN and Nancy BURNSIDE. She was supposedly Cherokee Indian.
Posted: March 2012
Alex
Query: I have an ancestor, Elisha JONES, among his siblings is a Laquah JONES -Cherokee for Laura. Their parents are William JONES & Sinah CONNER. They moved before 1840 from Warren Co. Georgia to SW Georgia. I found the family in Lannahassee, Stewart Co. Georgia in 1850 Census. I have been unable to determine when/where the Cherokee came into the line.
Posted: March 2012
Sandra Prater Treen
Query: I am doing a family tree and have ran into a little problem. I really hope that you can help me out. I am looking for the name of the Cherokee Indian that was born in 1720 and married a Nathan GANN and had a son also named Nathan GANN that was born in 1729. Is there anyway that I can get her name and her parents names?
Posted: March 2012
Kerry
Query: Looking for any information about Rosa Nell MILLER born 1903 in Alabama.
Posted: March 2012
CHRISTINE PATTERSON
Query: I am trying to find my great grandmother’s Cherokee name. Her English name is Virgie L. CROSS. She was born 12-6-1906 in Virginia. She died in 1988. I do not know anymore than she married outside the Cherokee nation and was excommunicated. Apparently her husband was Amish.
Posted: March 2012
Lori Combs
Query: Is the lastname ALLISON or WHIRL a cherokee indian name.
Posted: March 2012
Fernisha Spann
Query: My brother told me my grandmother name was in the gen search as being a Cherokee. I was told we were Choctaw indians from Oka. and Arizona. Her name is Myrtle Lee RICE.
Posted: March 2012
Dorsie Parrent
Query: I have recently found out that Lucinda KELLY who married Calvin COLE was a Cherokee indian. Her roll no is 12122 Micro film #=M1186-1. Her children was also put on the roll. My gggrandmother listed as Sarah (Selia Rosa BELL) Cole no. is 38 and Twin Sister Sarah A. is 37 or visa versa.
Posted: March 2012
Karen Goodson
Query: Looking for any info on Frank James CORDELL born apx Oct 13, 1889 probably in Tenn. He lived in Chattanooga, TN. He was supposedly a Cherokee Chief. Trying to gather proof and find out if he is on the Dawes roll. Married to Lela Irene GRINDELL, 2nd wife.
Posted: March 2012
KenL
Query: I am trying to find out if Jane BROWN born 1828 in Missouri is a full-blooded Cherokee Indian? Her father was William BROWN born Oct. 2, 1813 in North Carolina. Please let me know.
Posted: March 2012
Laura
Query: I am looking for information about Alexander SR TRENT wife a cherokee maiden. I would like to learn of her surname.
Posted: March 2012
Angela
Query: I know from talking with my great aunt and doing some research that there is Cherokee bloodline. I am having trouble finding out things that I really want to know. I did however find out that alot of native americans took on english names to be able to purchase land. I have seen where my ancestor tried to be recognized as Cherokee but they had took on an english name and was denied. so, how do I find out about my native american background if I can’t find the original names of my ancestors?
Posted: March 2012
Jessie
Query: I’m trying to find more information on my great grandmother “Cora.” She is known to be a full blooded Cherokee Indian from Georgia. She was married twice, once to man that was killed by the Klu Klux Klan, and a second time to my great grandfather in which produced my grandfather DF AKINS. I would love to know more about her. She died at the age of 103 and I have one picture of her in her old age. If anyone knows anything, please contact me.
Posted: March 2012
Lucy
Query: Looking for a woman who I’m told to be full blooded Cherokee who might be my ggg grandmother. She married into a family with the last name WOOLDRIDGE. I’ve been told that my ggg grandfather was the one who married her. They lived in the Virginia area. I do not have any names and when researching I’ve hit a brick wall.
Posted: March 2012
Ruby Huffins
Query: MORRIS, MERRELL: My g-g grandmother was born in Vinita, OK. Her name was Belle MORRIS and she married Emmett MERRELL from Greenbrier, AR. Her birthdate may be anywhere from 1860-1875 since her daughter, my g-grandmother, was born in 1889. My g-grandmother’s name was Mittie MERRELL. There are numerous Cherokee MORRIS from the area, but I don’t know who Belle’s parents are. Possibly a John MORRIS.
Posted: March 2012
Bre
Query: Looking for Indian Hertiage with surnames of: JOHNSON, WHITE or SMICK hail from WV or OK.
Posted: March 2012
Karen Jones
Query: My Great Grandmother’s name was Nan HOWARD, born around 1850 in Illinois? she was full blood Cherokee and married Albert Winfield CREEK around 1870, they had 3 children, George, Rosa Bell, and Charley. She died around 1900 and was buried at Redland Oklahoma.
Posted: March 2012
Mike Ferguson
Query: I am looking for information on George M WILEY, married Rachel MCCOY she was born 1815 died Cherokee county Georgia 1857. George then married Mary MCCOY (probably rachels sister) Rachel and Geroge had several children ond of which, Joseph E. WILEY was my Great Grandfather. All supposedy were Cherokee….any help with Cherokee connection or information on Rachel or Mary would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: March 2012
Jon Rousseaux
Query: Through generations on my mother’s father side, info was passed down that someone married a full blood Cherokee. Searching info online and through Ancestry.com we found a lady named Cora Lee CASTLEBERRY (15 Aug 1866 – 15 Jan 1902) that was married to John Frank CLAIBORNE (9 Sep 1865 – 28 Apr 1925). Family members suspect that Cora Lee was the Cherokee that we have been looking for, but have no real substantial evidence of it. Both John and Cora are buried at the Shiloh Cemetery in Flower Mound, TX and can be found on the Find A Grave website. Ancestry.com shows that Cora’s father’s name was William and her mother was Caroline from Kentucky. Cora however was born in Illionios and the family ultimately ended up in Muskogee OK. That path is very much like the Trail of Tears. If anyone has any info on Cora Lee Castleberry or her family, please contact me.
Posted: March 2012
Star
Query: Looking for my Arkansas cousins or any relatives of James LOWRY & Martha HALL both b. 1832 in York County, SC. Died Chester, SC in 1907 and 1908 respectively.
Posted: March 2012
Lee Vest
Query: I am looking for Chloe BOYD (est dob 1799) or BOID married name. Lived in Franklin County Virginia She was Cherokee not sure of husbands name. Had a daughter named Sarah Jane BOID who married Fleming Vest in 1847 Fayette County West Virginia. My uncle reported that Chloe was a full blooded Cherokee.
Posted: March 2012
Michelle Picklesimer Blevins Guerra
Query: I am looking for information on my Cherokee Roots. I am the daughter of L J BLEVINS. Who is the son of David and Jewel BLEVINS. My great great great grandmother is DOSHA LOVE an Cherokee Indian Princess. I have been told that she was an Indian Princess that was stolen by another tribe and found baring child in woom. I am interested in any information. My family is from the Carolina Region.
Posted: March 2012
Teresa Ballingham
Query: I am looking for any information on Charles and Mary SAGE. I only know of three daughters…Janie, Maggie, Ellen. Mary was born abt 1847 in Tennessee, Janie was born in 1861 in Springfield, Missouri. Looking for any information.
Posted: March 2012
Jerry McPherson
Query: I was recently told by my mother that my grandfather on my father’s side is 100% Cherokee. I have not seen him or my real father since I was around five years old, so I do not have any contact to get any confirmation from them directly. My grandfathers name is Joseph MCPHERSON, which I was told that was more of an “given” name if that makes sense.
Posted: March 2012
Alfred Beilin
Query: Hi there I’m looking for Steven MONKTON is he still about.
Posted: March 2012
Bonnie RICE Smith
Query: Thanks for the reply about the father of James Atlas RICE. I would would like to know about his mother. Were their any sibling? Do you know who his grandparents were? I would appreciate any help that you can give us.
Posted: March 2012
Shonda Sittingdown
Query: I am looking to recieve my husband John Melad SITTINGDOWN 12/26/69 39 years old born in CreveCoure MO. registration number to enroll our children. His sisters names and numbers are—Ann Bernise SITTINGDOWN #CM007281, and Trinette SITTINGDOWN #3M007282. His dad was John Quincy SITTINGDOWN, MaryAnn SARKIS-SITTINGDOWN. He was registered under his grandfather John or Johnny Quincy SITTINGDOWN with the Oklahoma state registration Cherokee Nation on the reservation. If Im not mistaken he was registered with 3/4 Blackfoot and Cherokee. Thank you so much for any help you may be able to assist me with.
Posted: March 2012
Helen Dodge
Query: I am trying to find out any info on Eli SANDERS (possibly Ellis SANDERS) born around 1821 died around 1894. He lived in Oklahoma or Arkansas. Any info would be helpful. But I would like to know the name of his parents and children.
Posted: March 2012
Sandy Salamone
Query: Trixie Susan RYAN Taylor ALLRED Hunt ROOKER
Posted: March 2012
Gerald Halverson
Query: My dad was born in Hot Springs AR to a Minnie (not known maiden name) in 1920 His father was Amandas HALVERSON from Sweeden. I ws told my father’s mom was Cherokee. How do I find this out.
Posted: March 2012
Racheal
Query: I’m looking for information on Rachel CROWDER. Her parents died in a fire and she was adopted by the COOPERs. She married William MITCHELL.
Posted: March 2012
Lila Mae Meyers
Query: My ancestors we have been told were Cherokee from VA they are John Wesley SMOOT SR and Martha Jane RILEY. Picture is of a kitten.
Posted: March 2012
Tina Calvert
Query: I am searching for my gr-gr grandmother. Her name is Martha Elizabeth Ann STANCELL. We have always been told she was full blooded Cherokee indian…but I haven’t been able to find a roll number or any information connecting her to native americans. They are believed to have been in the north ga or carolina’s in the 1850s. The only proof I have is a picture which shows her with gr gr grandfather. She is wearing an authentic dress and has her hair braided. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: March 2012
Steve Pomp
Query: Seeking information on my Grandmother who was Cherokee. She was born on July 8 1897. I found her in USGen census listing for the Quapaw Nation on Microfilm Roll #T623-1854. She married my Grandfather (William POMP) on July 30, 1920 in Clark Indiana. Any suggestions on how to proceed in terms of obtaining her Cherokee name, her parents name, etc? Appreciate any help you can provide.
Posted: March 2012
Becky Wiggins
Query: My great grandmother Minnie RICHARDS nee KIRK told her grandchildren that her father was part or full Cherokee. No other details have survived. Her father’s name was John B. KIRK and he was born in 1836 (Feb?) in Fleming County, KY. He owned farmland according to the 1850 and 1860 censuses in Fleming County. He then moved to Indiana. Does anyone have any information about this individual or any other relation that might help?
Posted: March 2012
Debbi French
Query: I am trying to find out information on the name of GRAVITT (or GRAVETT). My ggrandmother was Lula GRAVITT DANIEL (I have found her name also as Eula and Lula A.) and she was either Creek or Cherokee. I was told that she was born in Cherokee, VA. I think that her father’s name was Allen (George) GRAVITT (b8/23/1843 – d 11/18/11) and her mother was Lucy MCKINNEY (b.3/5/1884 – d 12/27/1883). She had younger twin brothers George and Carl. She was born June 29, 1876 and died in Powell County, Kentucky June 7, 1963. Any information on her family Indian heritage would be most appreciated.
Posted: March 2012
Sherryl Adams
Query: Looking for info on GGgrandfather Randall JOHNSON full Cherokee born 1834 or 37. Parents Wes and Betsy JOHNSON. Family was with group of Cherokee relocated to East Texas. East Texas land treaty broken and tribe forced to Oklahoma, throughout my growing up I always heard the term, “They (my ancestors) fell off the trail of tears.” Therefore, my family branch never registered. However, family oral history remained. Looking for any infomation on Wes and Betsy, where did the group that came to East Texas originated from and anything else useful.
Posted: March 2012
Michael Trotta
Query: My mother, Catherine [Kathleen] BUCKLEY always said we were part Cherokee. Is there anyway I can prove this. The BUCKLEY‘s [O’BULLIHEY [sic] emigrated from Ireland to America. I believe one of our relatives served in the Civil War. Other family names are GREEN[E], KELLY, QUINN. Realtions from Ireland.
Posted: March 2012
Julia A. Lynn
Query: Any and all information on Martha REDGRAVE. She is an ancestor on my father’s side. I so much wish to find my Cherokee heritage links!
Posted: March 2012
