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Carol
Query: Hello, I am searching for information on a SAM WOLF. He was supposedly a Chief of the eastern band of Cherokee in N. C. He was known as Chief Lonewolf. Born possibly about 1770-1780in N C. Some of his G-Grandchildren wound up in southern Illinois. Can anyone help me?
Posted: November 2010
Shannon
Query: I am looking for info on William H. Barker Born abt 1825 and Veriginia Barker, born about 1847. Also Sarah Griffin born about 1825,wife of W.H. Barker.
Posted: November 2010
Keith Cage
Query: Im lookin to find out how Flyingcloud name originated and turned into Cage. I am working on my family tree and discovering my roots.
Posted: November 2010
Jimmy Smith
Query: I am searching for information regarding the indian lineage of Wesley D. Cole who was 1/2 indian. His mother was full blooded indian. Please see the following:
Born: Twiggs, Ga. 9/1/1807
Married: Ga. about 1842
Died: Ware, Ga. 5/4/1892
Children: William Wesley Cole, Daniel Francis Cole, Tabitha Ann Temperance Cole.
Any information regarding the indian lineage would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: November 2010
Jim Bridges
Query: Any info on Alex Wright born abt 1851 or his mother or father. He married Missouri Angeline Miller. His daughter was Lucy Ann Wright married Isaac Milton Bridges.
Posted: November 2010
Mary Ellen
Query: Looking for American Indian possibly Cherokee verification on my great great grandmother SAMINDA/LAVIDA GOTT WEAVER. Born in 1804-1807 Unknown place of birth. Last residence Sullivan TN 1850. Married to DAVIS/DAVID WEAVER. He was from White Co. TN.
Posted: November 2010
James Barry Stricklin
Query: Is emily g richardson wholived in hardin co tn and was born in nc 1800 mu or white?
Posted: November 2010
K Walden
Query: I’m trying to find any information about my great grandmother. My understanding is she was full blooded Cherokee. She was married to my great grandfather and his name was William Kelley. They had a daughter named Julia “June” Kelley who was married to Cletis Walden.
Posted: November 2010
Doshia Centeno
Query: My great great grandmother was Doshie Herron. She was full blooded Cherokee. I trying to get the meaning of Doshie.
Posted: November 2010
Sherry Beagley
Query: Emeline B. Berry.
Posted: November 2010
Tony Dyer
Query: I’m looking for the Dyer family that lived in Arvin Ca. My granddads name was Homer Dyer who married Laverne Daugherty and had 2 sons, Clarence Rex Dyer-born in 1942 and my father, and Joe Dyer who still lives in Big Bear Ca. I know he had other children with another wife but I’ve never met him or any other aunt or uncles. My dad little to no contact with his dad so I would love to find my family. My dad passed in 2005 from cancer so this is very important and special to me to find his and my family. Thanks for any info that can be shared.
Posted: November 2010
Pat Bishop
Query: Trying to locate Annie Allen, married to Lonnie Pace probably around 1880 – had a son by name of Walter R Pace, born 11-20-04 in Russelville, AL.
Posted: November 2010
Dawn Southers
Query: Thelma Brown, Thelma Green, Leland Brown, Gertrude Brown, Esther Brown.
Posted: November 2010
Laura Gerold
Query: I am seeking information about Roy Allen Forsters possible indian heritage, I have a pedigree chart that states his gggg grandfather married daughter of chief of Oneida trible..is there cherokee as well? Roy was my grandmothers great uncle.
Posted: November 2010
Mary Lee
Query: I was born in 1963 and adopted the same year. I have recently obtained non-identifing information from my birth records and it list my birth father as “American Indian, Tribe unknow”. I have had minimal contact with my birth mother but she refuses to give me any information about my birthfather other then to say she thinks he came from Cherokee. The funny think is, I always knew I think…growing up I was the dark headed, olive skinned kid( with blue eyes). Once my adoptive father took me to a reservation in Oklahoma and an older women told him I was Cherokee. My father said, No she is Italian. Just wondering if there is anything I can do. I have contacted the state of Tennessee which does have open records and they are going to attempt to see if the fathers name was listed. This was 1963 and most times it was not.
Posted: November 2010
Marcia Smith Hendon
Query: I was informed my gf lm smith son of john smith an af american slave had some cherokee blood from the john smith’s side. I have nothing but oral bits and pcs from loved ones who are too old to remember all details. How can I prove or disprove their statments? They resided in wilkes/oglethorpe ga. John was born approx 1858.
Posted: November 2010
Joseph Ball
Query: Searching for the Ball family’s connection to the Cherokee Nation.
Posted: November 2010
Moe
Query: While researching my family tree, I came across records on my faternal great-grandparents; the census recorded my great-grandmother being married to my great-grandfather, a black man, but her race is listed as, “Qu.” She was born in 1870, in Western Tennessee. My only memory of her is a picture of she and her husband; I still remember her high cheekbones and deep, penetrating eyes. My middle name is “Glover,” which was her maiden name. Could you possibly tell me what “Qu” means?
Posted: November 2010
Leah
Query: I am looking for info on FRANCES ELLEN DIAMOND born Jan 18,1872 in POND CREEK aka TAHLEQUAH OKLA. She married George W.White(Finn) She died Feb.1 1926 in Carroll,Ark She is buried in Ruddick Cementery. Garfield Ark. Her father was a full blood but went missing when Frances was 5yrs old. I’m looking for roll number info.
Posted: November 2010
Fatima
Query: My great grandmothers name was Nellie LIGHTFOOT TRUEBLOOD and she was born around 1898 in Perquimanns county in North Carolina. She died in 1927 in Maryland. Her parent’s names were Alonzo and Kate Lightfoot Trueblood. I know that Alonzo’s mother’s name was Ellen Trueblood. Nellie had several brothers and sisters named Josh, Henry, Odessa, Rebecca, Leila, Pearl, Mavor, Mocel, Mamie and Ceclephis. Nellie had 2 daughters – one also named Odessa and Leila. Nellie’s boyfriend’s name was Henry JONES and he was born in the same town and later lived near Nags Head Chowan County. Henry had one brother, named William that lived until he was 103 years old. I have been told Henry is 100% cherokee and Nellie is part cherokee. I know nothing else about the Jones Family. After Nellie died, Odessa went to live with her uncle Esau and Pattie Johnson in Pasquatank County Elizabeth City. Does anyone have any information on these Families? Particulary Kate Trueblood and what her maiden name may have been. ALSO my grandfather says he is part cherokee – His mother being 100%. His mother’s name was Mattie Hill and she was married to Stewart Hill, they were born in 1886 and 1885 respectively. Stewart’s Father’s name was Benjamin F Hill and he was born 1838. The families resided between Scuppernong Tyrell NC and later Pasquatank county. Does anyone have information on this family, particulary Mattie. Her maiden name may have been Gilliam but I am not sure.
Posted: November 2010
Kay A Teague
Query: I am currently researching my family background on Ancestry.com. My maternal grand mother’s maiden name was Thompson. I have found out that John Thompson Sr 1767-1835 who married Ahniswakie Vann is my 4th great grandfather. The family link is through their son Archibald Thompson. John Thompson Jr and Laugh at Mush were also their children. His father was Theopholis Thompson and his mother was of Scots-Irish and Cheraw Indian descent. The Cheraw tribe was gradually taken into other tribes like the Lumbees. They lived in Robeson NC where the Lumbees are centralized. John Thompson Sr was born in Robeson NC and most likely part Lumbee before moving to the Cherokees in Eastern Tennessee. He served as a translator between the Cherokee and the US government in the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. H is name is listed on these treaties as a translator. I believe that some of the family is listed on the Dawes Rolls. There is also some evidence that my family was part of the Cherokees that moved to Alabama and joined up with the Choctaw and Chickasaws. From Alabama, some moved to Texas as part of the Thompson Choctaws that settled in Mt Tabor Texas. Some then went on to settle in Oklahoma with the Western Band of Cherokees. I guess I am requesting verification of this information and what it means if this is found to be true.
Posted: November 2010
Stephanie Janicek
Query: I descend from Elisha Fly, sr, who was married to the sister of Sequoyah’s mother, referred to only as “Darling,” around 1762. Their children Jane, b. 1764; Elisha Jr, b. 1767; John, b. 1772; Jeremiah, b. 1773/74. Can you confirm? Have much more on the Flys and several anecdotes about Darling.
Posted: November 2010
Lisa DeMarco
Query: Grandfathers Name: Jesse Frank Boldin
His 2nd wifes name was Francis. They married in Arizona. They both died somewhere in Florida about 20 years ago. Jesse and his first wife’s (name unkown) had at least 6 children and gave them up for adoption in Alabama. My father’s name was Frank Edward Boldin. He was born Dec. 1941 (Alabama) and died Sept. 1994 (Va). Aunt’s names Stella and Della (Twins), Uncles names Jesse Boldin and Henry Boldin. All Children were born in Alabama.
Posted: November 2010
Sarah Murdick
Query: I am trying to find the wife of Wilson Grimsley b.1812 in Sullivan Co., TN and moved to AR in mid 1800s. His father was Micajah Grimsley of VA. Wilsons wife was Elizabeth-? Wilson was the father of Cynthia Grimsley and they moved to Canehill Township, AR @1850. Cynthia married George Thomas Morrow in AR.
Posted: November 2010
Carol
Query: I am searching for information on a SAM WOLF. Ellen Wolf Huston, was born in Nashville, TN. She was the daughter of Jim Wolf, whose father, Sam Wolf, was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian and a tribal chief in the Eastern Cherokee Council. (known as Chief Lone Wolf) At one time he owned a large plantation in North Carolina. He was born about 1760 and died about 1844. Does Anyone have any info on him?
Posted: November 2010
Nolie Forrister
Query: Looking for information on John Welch b. 1804, d 1850; married to Sarah Jane Brown and had a daughter Mariah Louisa Welch who married John Coleman Forrister(Forester). Looking for indian heritage.
Posted: November 2010
Cynthia Johnson
Query: My great-grandfather was a full blooded Cherokee. He was born in 1861 and died in 1941 at 80 years old. He was from Lumberton NC. His wife was Irish…my great-grandmother. All records I have found including death records say they both were Negro…that includes their children. Why? Neither was a Black. His name was York McNeil and his wife’s name was Frances McKeller. I cannot find any of them on the Dawes Roll. Help. Thank you
Posted: November 2010
Dennis Spurlock
Query: I am looking for information on the Kilgore Family. My Grandfather came to California in when he was a boy in the 30’s. They moved here from Peggs after the flooded the valley. My G-GF was Frank Kilgore and my G-GM maiden name was Elam. I believe my GGGF was J.B. Kilgore.
Posted: November 2010
Keith Townsel
Query: Looking for info on: Thomas Madison Townsel(Townsend), Elizabeth Jane Naylor (Bruce, Williams, and Capshaw marriages), John Joseph Kidd.
Posted: November 2010
Ryan
Query: I am looking for my native ancestry. Does anyone know a John Cochran, (spelling has changed through the years) and his wife Dora? They had a daughter Winnie Belle Cochran (my G. Grandmother). I am looking for the parents of John and Dora, and their siblings, or any kin. Thank you.
Posted: November 2010
Cheryl
Query: Looking for information on my grandfathers history. John Aaron Howard born 1909 Huntsville/Madison Alabamba to parents Lillian (Yoman) and John hightower (Moneybag) Howard.
Posted: November 2010
Tracy
Query: I am looking for information on Patsy Deerfield who is full blooded Cherokee and was taken in by William and Lucy Deerfield she was not there natural child they lived in Russell County Virginia around 1850. I am looking for her Cherokee tribe and family. Someone has found certification that she is full blooded Cherokee but they will not get back with me.
Posted: November 2010
Anita Snow Mason
Query: Searching for a connection between Snow and Bluejacket. Any information would be more than greatly appreciated.
Posted: November 2010
Leslie Wagenman
Query: My great-great-great grandfather was BILLY WADE WATSON. Cherokee lineage. He was born c. 1829 and died in 1880. I think he married someone by the name of Margaret or Mary possibly with the last name of Tripp. They had a daughter whose name I believe may be Nancy.
Posted: November 2010
Pamela Evans
Query: I am looking for Jan Seabaugh. She posted on Mar. 2001 query board. I am also a Boner. I was adopted in 1955. Boner is my birth name. I’m also originally from Michigan and lived in Ohio. My bGreat Grandfather’s family was from Michigan and Ohio. He was supposedly born on the Cherokee Rez in Oklahoma. I would love to hear from you and learn what you know. I’m just finding out things since only 21/2 yrs. ago I found my bfamily. Please contact me! We are more than likely related. I’m in constant contact with my Great Aunt, who is Edson Boner’s daughter/my GGrandfather). My bmother passed away in 2007 so I never got to meet her or talk to her. My Aunt, one of her sisters and a brother are still living. My Grandmother also passed this past summer (her older sister). They never knew anything about their father until he passed in 1958 and his second wife revealed where he was born and that he was Cherokee. Again please contact me as soon as you can. Thank you.
Posted: November 2010
Duane Driver
Query: My grandmother was Gladys Frances Archer Born June 13, 1913 and died Jan. 21, 1997. I am told that we are cherokee and I am looking to find more information about my geneology.
Posted: November 2010
Dana
Query: My G Grandmother Eliza Jane Crane born 14 Feb 1998 and her full blood brother Martin Crane 10 Apr 1992. Both were born in the Cherokee nation, Oklahoma. I can’t find them on any rolls or any information of their Mom and Dad or much before the 1930 census. I have both SS Numbers for them and have old pictures. Can anyone help?
Posted: November 2010
Rob Burns
Query: Perry Williams and Sarah Ann Searls are grandparents apparently their daughter is half cherokee. Is it possible one of these names cir b.1860 are full blood Cherokee Indian? Allensville, Ohio area
Posted: November 2010
Linda
Query: James Alexander Griffin married Granny Kiker. James Alexander is my great grandfather. Was wanting more information regarding Granny Kiker.
Posted: November 2010
Lucy
Query: Looking for information on Sarah Elizabeth Higgins (maiden name) Harris, married Warren Axem Harris she was born in 1822. Her mother and fathers name Aphriam Higgins and Charity Greaves. Her daughter Mary A. Harris, married names Staggs, and Dublin. Enock Higgins (Staggs) is my grandfather, full cherokee.
Posted: November 2010
Lucy
Query: Mary L. Balentine (maiden name) West (married name). Mary James Robert West, 1880 in Craighead County, Arkansas supposedly her daughter Elizabth Anne West was my grandmother. Supposedly died in 1939, but I don’t know where. Full Cherokee, I have one photo of her with a feather in her hair and thats all I know. Looking for information! Thanks!
Posted: November 2010
Wally Caviness
Query: I am looking for descendents of a Juda Hickey. Juda may have been of Native American lineage, she married a Cornelius Hickey of Virginia. They both died in Knox, TN. One of their daughters was a Nancy. Nancy married a John Little of Linden, Perry Co., TN. John and Nancy has a son Issac Little. Issac was born in 1834 and died March 4, 1864 in the hospital in Germantown, TN. He was in TN 6th Cavalry. He died from the lung conjestion (flu) reburied in a Veteran’s Cem in NW Memphis, TN. He is my GG Grandfather. My query was he of Native American lineage passed from from Juda?
Posted: November 2010
Wally Caviness
Query: I had my DNA taken last year. I would like to ask the following surnames of they are from VA. TEN., MO., ARK. AND WASH. or any other states that has ties to the following surnames: EVANS. HICKEYS, LITTLE, CAVINESS
Cornelius and Juda HICKEY—-VA-TN
John and Nancy Little, Nancy daughter of Cornelius and Juda, Isacc and Nancy Roberts—-TN
Richard Allen Evans and Elnora Little Evans—-TN
Robert Wiley and Sarah Etta Mae Humphrey Evans
Ernest and Edith Evans Caviness, OK, ARK., KAN., WASHINGTON
Wallace Caviness, WA
Posted: November 2010
Emily Andrews
Query: I am working on my family tree through Ancestry.com and have very little information on my husband’s father Edward Andrews (our daughter’s grandfather) he was raised on a Cherokee Reservation in Pine Bluffs, Arkansas by and Aunt name Frannie his father’s name was also Edward Andrews and I am told his mother was full blood Cherokee her name was Matilla Patton. I am seeking any information. Edward would have lived on the reservation from birth July 10, 1909 to to age 14 or 1923. Is there a way to trace Cherokee blood lines through DNA?
Posted: November 2010
Troy
Query: I am looking for info on my great grandmother Verna Lee GOFORTH. She married Roy Cleveland Dobson. I can’t find anything on her. I believe she was born Sept 24th 1897 and died July 15th 1928. HELP!:-)
Posted: November 2010
Linda Ramsey
Query: Searching for Issac Ragsale gravesite,he was father of Issac Harnage Ragsdale;b.May 30,1851;died Nov 2,1922. Issac Harnage is buried at Washington Cemetary near Chelsea,Ok. Searching for Gravesite of Issac Sr. Lived near Westville,IT and Old Baptist Mission. Listed as Old Settlers(moved before Trail of Tears.)
Posted: November 2010
Susan Kingsley
Query: Hello, I am trying to obtain further information about my great grandmother Grace Loma Lowfoot, (Lofoot). My uncle provided the folowing information to help. Anything you can provide would be helpful. If there is a source to go to, or place to visit for research, please advise. Grace Loma Lowfoot (or Grace Loma Kingsley after marrying by Grandad). The Lowfoot might also have been spelled Lofoot.I also have some papers where she is referred to as Grace Loma Milborne (possibly Milburn. My mom said she also called herself Newata (not sure of the spelling). Dad’s father was Nathan Colfax Kingsley, and his father was Oliver Kingsley, son of Cyrus H. Kingsley. My guess is that Dad’s mother was the product of a marriage of a full-blooded Cherokee (don’t know the name) and a family named Milborne (or Milburn). This branch of the family has little history to go on.
Posted: November 2010
Lea Jensen
Query: O Siyo, We are looking for information regarding our great grandparents. William Penny Hicks and Minnie Snow Hicks (possibly ne Finn?) They were from Little Rock, Arkansas and had 5 or 6 children, Fred, Connie, Bill, Fairy; to name a few. My great grandfather was a cotten farmer, and was apparently assasintated while selling his goods. My grandmother, Minnie Snow was known fondly as “Black Minnie” by the soliders during the Civil war. It is our understanding that they were Cherokee but we have also heard Choctaw, Blackfoot, and African American. If anyone can provide us with any information we would be most grateful. Wado All My Relations
Posted: November 2010
Debora Ewing
Query: Ewing family who went from NC to Alabama, to MS, to Oklahoma and Texas. Other surnames are Grimes, Grayson, Woods. Would like any information, pertaining to Cherokee heritage or otherwise.
Posted: November 2010
Kathy Boling
Query: My Great grandmother and her father are on the Dawes Roll ..they have a card # but no roll #…what do I do …I don’t understand how they could have one but not the other
Posted: November 2010
Karon Keller
Query: I am searching for information regarding my great-grandmother, Stella Higgins Treadway. She was believed to be Cherokee Indian and I am pursuing this belief and hoping to prove it. She was born in Illinois in (estimated) 1881. She was one of 9 children born to Jane Higgins.
Posted: November 2010
Janet DeSoto
Query: I am trying to verify the heritage of Lucinda Thompson. My records show that she was born Feb. 21 1742 in Georgia and she passed away 1838 in Kentucky. She married Charles Skaggs who was a longhunter and they had a son Moses David Skaggs. I am doing a family tree scrapbook and would like to make sure everything is accurate and I am hoping to have more information, stories and photos. Thank you. Janet DeSoto
Posted: November 2010
Lila Hight
Query: I am trying to find out if my husband is Cherokee i hope you will be able to help me.His mother name was catholine thompsom from warrenton n.c. Her mother name was Ava Rivers. Her mothers name was LucyCarter Her father,s name was William Carter.His father name was Washington. Carter that is all i can find. William Carter,s 1870 census has his race listed as Mulatto.All of his family lived in warrenton n.c. Thank You .
Posted: November 2010
