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Joe Pippen
Query: My query was any information on Cicero Sweatt born about 1855 in ok. was living in or around kosciusko ms around 1870-1880.
Posted: May 2006
Renee Holden
Query: I am quering about my daughters native amercian ancestry. I know her great grandmother lived with a tribe until she married. Need to know info on her. Dolly Cobb.
Posted: May 2006
Iris Rozell-e Cogburn
Query: I have been searching our family roots. I keep finding rumors of a Rozell connected to the Cherokee nation. My husband is from N.C. I’d like to know if the Cogburn, Bradburn, or Gaddy (spelling in ??) I would appreciate and information.
Posted: May 2006
Brenda Collins-Cassella
Query: I am looking for information on my grand parents and there parentsmy grandfathers name is lafaette collins and he married amanda jane woolen. I am trying to find my indian heritage for my geneology research.
Posted: May 2006
Kai F. Gabriel
Query: My great aunt was Fayette JACKSON nee, SPRIGGS. She was born in Mississippi in 1899, she died in St. Louis, MO in 1979. She always told me about “Our People” I think we might have Cherokee & Navajo relatives. Another family surname is MEANS. If anyone recognizes.
Posted: May 2006
Shannon Norman
Query: I am looking for information on Laura Horsy(Horsey). She lived in nanitcoke maryland during the 1865 – 1912. Any information would ne helpful. Thanks in advance.
Posted: May 2006
Rose Hood Wilder
Query: History on Drinkwaters.
Posted: May 2006
Dietra Turner
Query: My mother was born of a cherokee mother in alabama in 1929. My mother’s name was Elizabeth T. Sharpe. I believe her mother was Clara Sharpe which was her married name. Could you help me find more information about my grandmother.
Posted: May 2006
Travis Martin (Doyd)
Query: I found out that I am indian I was a adopted and was told my ggrandpa was an indian cheif named Nago or Mago im not sure anyone know anythying let me know thanks.
Posted: May 2006
Jo Ann Sams
Query: I will never get tired of finding storiers of my Ancestors and I do know in my heart if I never get a roll number. I am cherokee proud for on my Father’s side, Great Grandfather George Washington Ussery was cherokee and on my Mother’s side, Great Grandmother Lizzie Love Tate was half cherokee. This is a wonderful site. Wado
Posted: May 2006
Codi Kerss
Query: My grandmother told me that my great grandfather was full blood Cherokee and he was once the Sheriff of Claremore, Oklahoma. His name was Willis Jessie Elmer Alford Bunn. Can anybody confirm this?
Posted: May 2006
Linda Ruffin Allen
Query: My Grand mother was full blood Cherokee. She was from Wilson, North Carolina. Her name was Emma Skinner Ruffin. I would like to know more about How the Ruffin Family are decendents of the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina.
Posted: May 2006
Martha
Query: Looking for Rebecca Mullins, d/o Henry Hulda Mullins, possible lineage from William “Bresh” Mullins; and reference to Indian heritage, probable Cherokee. Rebecca married Charles H. Rowe in 1889.
Posted: May 2006
Jyl
Query: I am looking for information on Susie Ward, listed on the Choctaw roles but oral history has been told Cherokee. Possible brother Andrew, sister Emma, brother John, possible father is William. Mother may be named America Ward? Married a James Privia. Died in Quincy Ill.
Posted: May 2006
Linda Smalley
Query: Looking for proof that NANCY RAINWATER who married AUSTIN BUSH in Virginia about 1800. They had a son named Dawes Bush. Where would I look for this proof?
Posted: May 2006
Caryn Bair
Query: Can anyone help me? I need to find out some info on my family. My great grandmother was MARIE C. CRUMMIE and my great grandfather was JOHN MARVIN RUSSELL. They are from Eutawville, South Carolina. I just want to know if both of them were of Cherokee Heritage. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Posted: May 2006
Teresa
Query: I am trying to locate several people in my tree. Here are the names; Rachel comminse lauar clara tine lively married lukie davis, John Reeves married Ruth Southern, Tolbert Reeves married Lula Hensley, Malinda Fields Married Goulder Hopper her father was Robert Fields. Any info on these people would be grateful.
Posted: May 2006
Joshua Abbott
Query: My father is half or last cherokee and his grandmother on his dad’s side was full blooded and lived on a reservation. Her first name was Marion and she was born in 1836. if you have any info please email me.
Posted: May 2006
DC
Query: Hello. My grandmother was a Cherokee Indian from the South Carolinas, (in the same vein as Pocahontas). I would like to learn the cherokee language. My grandfather was a scottish/svensk. I am looking for my Native American family on my grandmother side. I am trying to help disabled people and the environment. I am in a graduate school program. I would like information about conferences held on the west coast, specifically geared towards women. I have a non-profit which help the disabled persons-if you are interested, contact me-peace.
Posted: May 2006
AKP
Query: Addie Baldwin, Home: Nebraska 1890(?). Moved to Michigan and married Simon Johnston who was from Canbada, in 1903. She died in Berrien Co Michigan 1941ish. Any more out there on Addies parents or grandparents?
Posted: May 2006
Janis Edwards
Query: I am trying to find out anything on my great grandfather. His name was TB Summers from Kentucky, married Gen. Albert Sidney Johnston’s daughter and they had a daughter named Lela Summers (my grandmother). I am trying to prove my indian heritage. Thank you so much.
Posted: May 2006
Sue Sisco-Garcia
Query: Looking for information on surname Sisco, Cisco, Scisco, or Francisco, linked with Cherokee Trail of Tears. Turner Sisco married Tabitha Ray and their first born Lewis Calvin Sisco was born 1836 in Bradley Co., TN, possible Red Clay Township. Next child was my ancestor James Francis Sisco born 1840 in Cape Garuardo Co., Missouri. I would like to know if Turner was part of the military relocation team or if his mother was perhaps an Indian, It is said we have Cherokee blood but I have yet to prove that. We have also never been able to prove who Turner Sisco’s parents are. Census records have shown him as Sisco, Cisco, Scisco. He was born approx 1815 in TN, his father born NC. We know Tabitha (Ray) Sisco’s heritage. Please reply if you have any information.
Posted: May 2006
Julie Binion
Query: My brother Nathan Davies dob 12/16/1965 has a certificate of Cherokee Indian Heritage. He can’t locate it. How can I apply for my own number? I value my indian heritage!
Posted: May 2006
Deb
Query: Looking for information on my grandfather’s family. His name was Grady Crowe, died in late 1960s, was married to Ethel Hensley. My great great grandfather was full Cherokee. I find lots of information on the Hensleys but nothing for Grady Crowe’s family.
Posted: May 2006
Tammye Nash
Query: My grandfather’s name was Wood Nash. His father was John David Nash, but I don’t know his mother’s name. From what he told my dad, his only son who is also named John David Nash, Wood’s maternal grandmother was a Cherokee woman named Morning Star. When he was a boy, Wood’s grandmother told him about when she was a girl and came west with her family on the trail of tears (although she didn’t call it that). I am trying to find out more about her and her family.
Posted: May 2006
Stephanie Martinez
Query: my name is stephanie martinez and i’m researching the browning side of my family tree. my great-grandmother was cora b. browning who was born about 1901 in oilton,oklahoma and married a joseph aaron simmons. she was buried in lyons,ks area around 1994. cora b. browning’s parents who were william sherman and minnie elizabeth browning. i had found them listed on a 1930 census for district 55:tiger (creek area?) and they were listed as indian race:with her parents as cherokee etc… i was wondering how i can go about researching my cherokee ancestry? you may e-mail me :noblettroofiong@sbcglobal.net
Posted: May 2006
Deirdre Sivils
Query: My grandmother “Aldonia Marie Bracken” was a Critten Indian, from Tennasse and I have never heard of critten Indian but we are trying to find out more about her, She was born around 1906 and died in Okmulgee, Oklahoma in 1975. I am trying to find out more about the tribe, I have also been told that her great grandmother was a Indian princess. Any help will help.
Posted: May 2006
Deanna Mental
Query: Is the surname Mustain listed on any rolls?
Posted: May 2006
Sharon
Query: I believe my great-great-great grandmother’s name is Francis Davis. She was married to a man named James W. Stults. They would have been born in the very early 1800’s in Tennessee. This information may be totally wrong, but it’s all I have to go on. Any help would be so very much appreciated.
Posted: May 2006
Jeffery Farley
Query: I found out that her last is Cunningham (maiden name).
Posted: May 2006
Sondra Blevins
Query: Looking for info. on Emma Elkins married to John Sizemore, great-grandson of Chief Ned Sizemore of White top Mt. Band of Cherokees.
Posted: May 2006
Carol Gipson
Query: My grandmother believed that her grandfather, Thomas Laird Marsh (b. 1851 NC, d. 1930 TN) was of Cherokee ancestry. His father was James G. Marsh, and his grandfather was Gray Marsh. If anyone can steer me in the right direction I would appreciate it.
Posted: May 2006
Cathy
Query: Seeking information on my grandfather, Clarence Bell. He was born in 1917 in Paris, Texas. He had 2 siblings, a brother-Luciean Bell and a sister-Stella (Bell) Bunch. I am looking for the names of their parents, my great-grandparents. My great-grandfather had a twin brother. My great-grandparents were cherokee indian. My great-uncle was rumored to be on a reservation. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: May 2006
Sharon Sumerau
Query: I need info on my grandfather FERNANDO EDMUND ELKINS or my grandmother KATIE STRICKLIN. My mother says she was never allowed to say anything about her indian heritage, so I have no information to follow to find her place in the genealogy roles. Mother looks pure indian, so I need to find what I can on her parents and grandparents WILLIAM STRICKLIN and MILLINE WYNN.
Posted: May 2006
Morgan J Roberts
Query: I’m looking for any information regarding Cora Bell Roberts or Arthur G Roberts. The only children listed on the final rolls are two children: Verna M (age 3) and Zelma A (age 1). There should be more children, unfortunatly I have no idea. My father left when I was very young, Im still looking for him, but my grandmother once told me about Cora Bell. If anyone has any information I would be forever grateful.
Posted: May 2006
Mike Surber
Query: Osiyo I’m a GGGGgrandson of Chief James Vann his wife Jenny (Doublehead) Foster through their son James Clement Vann. I’d love to hear from any cousins that trace their line back to him. I’d like to hear any stories from the family of the trail of tears (my gggrandmother Mary Vann was 16 at the time) Wado Mike S
Posted: May 2006
Jonathan Clark
Query: Hello, below is an query that was posted on your web site under ‘genealogy query board 24’. The author has an email address that is not good (robandi@mcsi.net). I am a direct descendant of Levi Clark, dob 1799 NC or SC. Myself and many other descendants have a MyFamily web page and are at a “brick wall” with Levi Clark. I really would like to share information with this person.
original message:
Andi Long
Query: Levi Clark: I am looking for any information on Levi Clark and his descendents Ransom S. Clark, Jacob G. Clark, and Ransom D. Clark. Levi was born in 1799 in SC and is thought to be full Cherokee. His wife Nancy Caudel/Caudle is said to be 1/2 Cherokee. I would also like information regarding Nancy. Levi died around 1870 in Texas Co., MO.
Posted: May 2006
Joe McCulley
Query: I am searching for information on my great-great-grandmother Nancy Ragan (may be spelled Reagan)who married Nira Dunn. She was supposed to be full-blooded Cherokee. They probably lived in Grainger County, TN in the early to mid-1800.
Posted: May 2006
Barbara Bennett
Query: Looking for parents of Celia Hicks, b. cir. 1800. Married James Hall. Lived in Tennessee and Illinois.
Posted: May 2006
B Michael
Query: I believe my great great grandfather was full blooded cherokee indian per family conversations. His name was ES Ferrell. My grandmother is lorraine Ferrell and she is full blooded cherokee. Does anyone have any info related to this surname?
Posted: May 2006
Gailla Moser
Query: I am curious about all of my ancesters and their native american blood. However I will start with Roan E. Eary, Jacob Airy, family name Helms my greatgrandmother Sallie Eary Helms or Sarah was her name. My greatgrandfathers name was Edward E.J. Helms. Also Moser all from Izard County Arkansas. Eary’s previously from Tenn then South Dakota? Please let me know how I can find proof of Cherokee blood I have.
Posted: May 2006
Kelly Rae Pack Huber
Query: I am searching for anyone who knows anything about the indians that lived on Monteagle Mountain in Tennessee. My great grandfather was John Pack and my grandfather was Joseph (Joe) Pack. They were my link to my Cherokee Indian heritage. Unfortunatley I have little to go on, because of few records kept, the burning of a record building long ago, etc. It is a family legend that we had people who traveled and returned from the Trail of Tears and that I have great uncles (brothers of my grandfathers) that I never knew. I am interested in finding anyone from our family line. I know we are kin to the Baker’s, Garner’s, and O’Deer’s. I will try to post dates later. I am not sure right now. I was told my great great grandmother was full cherokee. Anyone know how to track that?
Posted: May 2006
Mizz Price
Query: I remember my gg grandmother her name is Sara(h) Matthews she lived in Butler, Ga she had 13 children my ggrandmother (Climmie Mae) is her oldest child. I am trying to find any information on Sara she lived to be about 95 she was born between 1898-1900. I was always told that she was cherokee or creek. All my gg aunts and uncles looked like they could be, even my grandmother and mother have features of native americans please help.
Posted: May 2006
Kevin Howell
Query: My grandmother Nora lee Whitten, also known as Lenora whitten was born in Texas in 1883 but her parents were born in Alabama. She was supposed to be the result of a second marrage between Mr. Whitten (first name unknown) and a Cherokee widow who had full blood cherokee children. She married Ira m. Hederson in 1903. Any information about Whittens in Alabama or a Missing cherokee women who went to Texas before 1883 would be helpful.
Posted: May 2006
Candie Glisson
Query: I am looking for information of my great-parents, Thomas Glison and Lavinia Blackstock. I have seen that they were on the Dawes Act. Does anyone have any information on them? I pretty much know his history, but not Lavinia’s.
Posted: May 2006
Alexander Hughes
Query: I am the son of Jimmy Hughes and Mary Hughes. Jimmy Hughes was half Cherokee and the son of Lydia Sue Hughes (maiden name Owl, full blooded) born March 9th 1907 in Stilwell, Adair, Oklahoma died June 1980 and Lewis or Louis Hughes born July 30 1898 Tahlequah, Oklahoma died Sep. 1979. Some other names I know that are conected are Molly or Mollie Owl, Charley Owl. I am looking for any info on my family, my father passed away in 1997 and I would like to know my family history.
Posted: May 2006
Shirley Turpin
Query: My great grandfather(LEVI WILLIS) was elected elder OF the Sequoyah Presbyterian church near Westville Oklahoma Indian Territory. 1900 Would he have to be of Native American blood to be elected elder of this church?
Posted: May 2006
Kay Austin
Query: Looking for information on or confirmation of information concerning the marriage of John WILLINGHAM, born Oct. 7, 1785 in North Carolina to a Cherokee woman. I believe her name to be Nancy GARNER born July 26, 1788 in North Carolina. Does anyone out there have information on this couple? The names I am researching for Cherokee heritage are CARAWAY, GUINN, WILLINGHAM, GARNER.
Posted: May 2006
Kay Austin
Query: I’m seeking information on my husband’s gggrandmother. Her name was Fannie LAMBERT born June 3, 1849 in the Luella Community, Grayson County Texas. She married J.A. STOWE born Sept. 5, 1837. It is believed that Fannie was 1/4 Cherokee. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: May 2006
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information on the Click family. My grandfather Harold Click died in NC near the reservation. The Click’s moved from Indiana to Wyoming, and my grandfather was 1/2 or 1/4 cherokee. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: May 2006
Carolyn
Query: I’m looking for info on Johnnie Carroll. She was full-blood Cherokee Indian. She married Lindsey B. Wheat. This is all we know. Please E-mail at workcaropink@yahoo.com.
Posted: May 2006
Caroline
Query: Looking for information on my ancestors. Mary Y. Standridge, 1799* Polly Jones, 1824* James Erwin White, 1854* Nancy Angeline Frazier, 1-26-1861. * came to ok on trail of tears. Buried Sulphur Bend, Fairland, Ottawa CO, OK. Would like to share information on my ancestors and pictures. My father was Terrell F. Estes 1918 (born Fairland OK) son of Polly Ann White 1897 and George Wheeler Estes 1894. Am seeking info on the White ancestors and Frazier.
Posted: May 2006
Lisa
Query: I am looking for Tabitha Faulkners maiden name and parents. She was born in Cherokee nation and married on the Cherokee nation to Thomas Faulkner in 1863.
Posted: May 2006
Brian Torey Stanley
Query: My Great Grandmother was one-half Cherokee Indian. Her maiden name was Elizabeth Rosser. She was born 10-20-1864 and died 6-29-1941. She was married to Ewell Litton who was born 2-15-1857 and died 5-5-1939. My main querry is how much Cherokee would I, my brothers, and my sisters have in us? I realize that this is a very vague question. However, I will be more than happy to furnish any additional information that you might need to run down our ancestors or, for that matter, any other questions that you might need in order to reach an enlightened answer.
Posted: May 2006
Helen Peck
Query: I am a little confused. I have read conflicting information. Will someone please explain the relationship of the Eastern Band of Cherokee to all other Cherokees and to the date requirement for tribal membership. Or, direct me to the most reliable source for an answer. I want to locate my great (great?) grandmother on one of the rolls. She lived in the Carolina’s.
Posted: May 2006
L. Biediger
Query: I am researching my gr-gr-grandmother’s family to try to find a link to the Cherokee nation. She was born in Tenn in abt. 1825 and her name was Mary Alice BROWN. I do not know her parents. She married Henry Harrison MILLS and at some point moved to Gonzales County, TX. then later to Dilley, Frio Co. Texas. They died in Dilley in 1906 and 1910. They had several children. One daughter, Malissa Alice married Henry Clay Wright. Any information on paralell will be helpful. Thanks. L. Wright Biediger
Posted: May 2006
Barbara Walter
Query: When referring to the Dawes Rolls, does this also include The Dawes Roll Plus?
Posted: May 2006
Gail Swan
Query: My great grandmother was MARY WRIGHT Swan from Orangeburg SC. She was suppose to be “full Cherokee” and I am trying to find out more. She was born in 1865 and lived until 1925. She died in Pittsburgh, PA. She was married to THOMAS SWAN from NC. He was 1/2 Cherokee and 1/2 African American. I have no photographs.
Posted: May 2006
Linzy
Query: Been researching the names; Black and Taft in my Native American search. I do not even know if I am searching the right tribe, I have had NO help from family. Have found many cousins on the web confirming NA blood, and says we are Blackfoot and Cherokee in there somewhere. I have been searching for 20 years to be able to just say what tribe I am from. This means SO much to me, I was drawn to NA culture as a child, before I was told I had NA in me. Thank you for any information.
Posted: May 2006
Jerry San
Query: Anyone with info.on a Lo-cicey Reed or Jesse Reed who was a minor Chief around 1900, please let me know. Thank you The Va. area.
Posted: May 2006
