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Elizabeth Kernen
Query: Our family were Cherokee people but passed themselves off as white. They aren’t on any rolls so we can’t claim our heritage. Starting at beginning is: Julia Woodrum b.1910 in Ky. Her mother: Hester Jane Scott b.1885 in Tenn. Her father: George Washington Scott b.1861 in Tenn. His father: James Tunis Scott b.1822 in NC. His father: Joel A. Scott b.1798 in NC. His mother: Ann Radford Poindexter 1760 in Va. Her daughter: Elizabeth Pledge b.1735 in Powhatan Co. Va. Her mother: Elizabeth Donohoo b.1700 om Va. Her father: was Chief Donohoo b.abt.1665 in Powhatan Co. Va. Anybody with any information on these people, contact me.
Posted: September 2000
Doris Williford
Query: Please tell me how to find the roll number of a William Parrott listed on the Act of Congress Roll of 1854. The only info is his name, Alabama as residence, 16 yrs old, and received $92.82. I’m assuming he must be living with someone since he is only l6.
Posted: September 2000
James Harlan Rogers
Query: I am trying to trace my Indian heritage. I am told that my family has Cherokee blood, the following is the information that I have on the Rogers family. Hugh Rogers, wife unknown son- Hugh Rogers, wife Martha Addington. Son S. Harlan Rogers, wife Mary Childers. Children William, Thomas Jefferson, Geneva, Maud and Claud (twins). My great grandfather is Thomas Jefferson Rogers, wife Pheobe Isabel Turner, children Oralee born 9.8.1900, Lena Murel born 4.16.1902, William Harlan (my grandfather) born 5.4.1904, Samuel Turner born 12.11.1905. My grandfather William Harlan Rogers, wife Irene Walker, Children John D, William G, Virginia, Wanell, James Darrell. And now Me. James Harlan, wife Eudora Bell Butler, children James Harlan II, Darrell Allen. Any help you can supply would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
John Hedgecoth
Query: Hiram “Jumpin Eagle” Hedgecoth was born April 4, 1812. Hiram died February 05, 1889 at 76 years of age. He married Jane Stone. Jane was born in Cumberland County, Tennesee August 1811. Jane died Janruary 16, 1879 at 67 years of age. His tribe captured Jane and held her captive for several years. At that time she had fallen in love with Hiram. His Indian name was Jumpin Eagle. he took the name Hiram when he and Jane left the tribe and moved back to Cumberland County. That the name Hiram “Jumpin Eagle” Hedgecoth and Jane had the following child: Rachel Hedgecoth. She married Harold Williams. Harold became the father of Lucy Belle “Little Bird” Williams in Tennessee, July 7 1865. Rachel became the mother of Lucy Belle “Little Bird” Williams in Tennessee, July 7 1865. Any info on Jumpin Eagle, Hiram Hedgecoth, Rachel. Jane or Harold Williams would be greatly appreciated. I’m trying to prove N.A. lineage to properly honor my ancestors. Hiram is my gggrandfather. My gggrandmother was Margaret Britt who was listed on the 1850 Bledsoe Co. Tn. Census as the 16 year old daughter of John Britt-age 45 born in S.C. and Tellitha (no maiden name given) age 33 born in N.C. Also listed was Nancy-age 12,A.J.-age 4 and James M.-age 3. Now this is where it gets interesting. In the first census of the newly formed Cumberland Co. Tn. in 1860 there is a John Britt Moyers age 53 listed along with his wife Lilitha and sons A.J., James M., Christopher Columbus and Mary E. By this time Margaret was married to my gggrandfather Headly (Hedley) Turner. Family history has it that Margaret was a Choctaw and her family was in hiding during the removal. The only existing picture that I know of shows a proud woman of noble bearing with no trace of Anglo about her. Was she Choctaw or Melungeon? Why did they change their surname? Any answers or even more questions to investigate would be very helpful.
Posted: September 2000
D O Hara
Query: Hi we are looking for any information that may support a family legend. According to my husband’s grandmother My husband’s great-grandmother Fannie Mae Sneed/Snead O’Hara was a Cherokee. This legend say that she was a war bride. Her father William H. Sneed/Snead and her got on the train in Lumberton, NC and went to Union Station in DC. George and Fannie were married there and came home to Pennsylvania. Fannie was born in 1887. Her death certificate show that her mother’s name was Lydia Philips. Any information to aid this search would be helpful.
Posted: September 2000
Pauline Stanhagen
Query: Searching for parents of William Carter, said to be of Cherokee descent. He lived in Haywood Co. NC from about 1810 until he died after 1850. The 1850 census states his age at that time as 81.Any information will be gratefully received.
Posted: September 2000
Trudy Vaughn
Query: I am looking for anyone who is researching the line of Capt John Rogers, his son Charles and Charles’ son Pleasant-per Dr Emmet Starr’s book-Old Cherokee Families. I have come across people who have sent me info that Pleasant’s parents were other people who never went to Ind Terr. Dr Starr’s book shows them as Chas & Nannie (Downing). I would appreciate hearing from you.
Posted: September 2000
Carl Masthay
Query: For dowland@imine.net: Subject: Mahona: Hi to “Dowland” from a linguist called Carl Masthay. Some time ago you left a message asking about the so-called Cherokee name “Mahona”. It happened that I was asking about a misspelling and found your query. Because of the “m” being in the initial position in a word, the name Mahona cannot be Cherokee. It is instead an Irish Gaelic surname probably pronounced /mah-ho-nay/. Here is its etymology: (1) Variant of Mahon, Mahan, Mahone, (a) ‘little Moch’ (/ch/ is like the /ch/ in German Bach ‘brook’), of obscure origin, or (b) son of one with bear-like characteristics; (2) (son of) Mahoney, Mahony ‘grandson of Mathghamhain (pronounced /mahhavun/ or /mahhowin/ or /mahone/, meaning ‘bear’, a euphemistic word to follow a taboo of saying Celtic artos ‘bear’, a fearsome animal. Gaelic math-ghamhain is mat ‘good’ + gamhain ‘calf’, a decidedly benign concept Carl Masthay, St. Louis. Want to comment?
Posted: September 2000
Leon Lewis
Query: Looking for a Nancy Brumley born about 1854 in Arkansas and married William H. Lewis who was born about 1848 in Arkansas who had two boy at the 1900 census who names are William T. Lewis born 1884 Albert R. Lewis born 1889 in Missouri Nancy parents are from; dad is from Lousiana, mom is from Kentucky.
Posted: September 2000
Dorie Quist
Query: Searching for Mourning Jacobs or possibly Morning Jakops. b.1808 Indian Territory NC or GA. Married Macajah Revels Nov. 25, 1820. I’ll gladly share any info that I have that may help you too.
Posted: September 2000
Beverly Reynolds Stringer
Query: What does a Drennen Roll mean? I am searching Drennen history, as they are great gandparents. Thomas b.08071824,d.12121906. I see many referals, to Drennen Roll, and don’t understand the meaning.
Posted: September 2000
Teresa Mak
Query: Lynn, Reubin Trasilin, born about 1848 in Warren Co, TN. Married 2nd wife, Zurie Jennings, April 13, 1881 in Crittenden Co, KY, and shortly afterward moved to Texas, possibly Big Springs. Any info of his “second family” greatly appreciated. (I’m related to his first family).
Posted: September 2000
Rebecca J Ploof
Query: I was told by my mother, Hazel Eileen Hoffman, that my great grandparents were full blood Cherokee. One of the name’s that my mother gave to me is my great grandmother’s which is Rebecca Jane Piper. I was also told she had a daughter by the name of Clairabelle Lay Piper, who Married a Robert Francis Hoffman, my grandparents. They had several children, of which names I do not know with the exception of my mother. hat they were from the Ohio area, and know of no other relatives to contact to get any more information. I am trying to find out my family background, for the sake of myself, and my three children. If anyone can help me or give any suggestions as to where I might be able to find out more please contact me.
Posted: September 2000
Sue Scanlon
Query: William David Hanson married Dora Delsia Bellah in Loco, Chickasaw Nation, Oklahoma, April 9, 1905. One of these two has Cherokee lineage. Unfortunately their son, Glenn Samuel Hanson (Grandad), passed away before giving any more information. Anything familiar to anyone?
Posted: September 2000
Ed Newman
Query: I am searching for information on my great grandmother, Sarah Jane Autry (1853-1902). Her parents were Granville Ellett Autry & Susan Louisa Roney. We believe them to be full blooded Native Americans. Either Cherokee or Choctaw, most likely Cherokee. They all originated in the Obion Co. Tennessee area. I do know that Granville enlisted in the CSA in 1861 and was medically discharged in 1862. He served in a Kentucky regiment.
Posted: September 2000
Lynn Newton
Query: I am searching for info on my great-great grandfather George Rice. Born in 1814, unsure where. Was said to be Cheif of Cherokee tribe. He was married to Sacka Parks.
Posted: September 2000
Sue Dean
Query: Lookings for Isabella Polson married to John L. Huggins. They lived in Cheraw, SC. Isabella was believe to be Cherokee from around North Georgia. Born around 1844. Do not know when she died. She was John’s second wife. She was also my gggrandmother. Any help would be great.
Posted: September 2000
Camille Howard
Query: This query is for my husband’s great-grandmother. We know her name was Curmiller Boyd, born in 1881. She married a black man, last name Royal. She lived in Greenwood, OK, where they had those race riots. After that happened, she moved back to the reservation, in Talequah, OK. If you can find her in the rolls, this would help us to be able to register with the Cherokee Nation. By the way, she was full-blooded Cherokee.
Posted: September 2000
Sue Sharp
Query: Simmons, Alidia (Lydia) born in North Carolina circa1840. Married Henry B. Ansell. They had a son Charles Edward Ansell who was my grandmother’s father. Her name was Julia Ansell. According to my grandmother, Alidia was of Cherokee heritage. I would love to hear from anyone having information to prove this claim.
Posted: September 2000
Chris Butler
Query: Caldwell (Colwell), Edwards, Butler: I am conducting research for my Cherokee roots to the Chickamagua Cherokee via the Edwards and Caldwell family line. My grandfather is Alfred Washington Edwards b. in 1872 and great grandfather is Thomas Edwards born in NY and died in VA. His father is R. Thomas Edwards. R. Thomas Edwards mother is Rebecca Rolph aka as Matoaka(?). I need help in verifying this information. So far I have been able to trace back to Thomas Edwards born in NY and died in VA. If you have any information regarding the Edwards or Caldwell family lines for the Eastern Band of Cherokee, please e-mail me. Butler, father is Earl Joseph Butler born in Cheatham County TN, his father is Maydell Scott Butler born in Cheatham County TN died in Nashville in 1972. His father is supposedly Cherokee (possibly of the Chicamagua) is George P. Butler b. in 1872 died in the 1950/60’s(?) in Cheatham County TN. His wife was Sarah C. Simpson(?) possibly of German decent. I am looking for information that will tie George P. Butler to the Cherokee Nation.
Posted: September 2000
Bette L May
Query: I am searching for information on my gggrandfather. His name is Levi True and lived and died in West Virginia around the Clarksburg – Weston area in 1896. He partially raised my grandmother, Mary Elizabeth True until his death when she 16 (she was born May 13, 1880). At some point during her early years my grandmother was adopted by her Champ grandparents and later returned to Levi to be raised. I do not know who her parents were or what became of them. I was told by one of the sons of a family that she worked for after Levi died that he gathered herbs & made medicines for the sick in their community. They also told me that Levi was an old man when he died and that he had long white hair that he wore in braids. If you have any information on this family please contact me. I will be most grateful.
Posted: September 2000
Richard Jeffers
Query: I am looking for any information on a person by the name of Nancy Pruitt. She is supposed to be 1/2 Cherokee but I do not know where to find out. She had a daughter named Judy Ann Pointer if that helps. Please help in this.
Posted: September 2000
Mark Thompson
Query: I am looking for family background on Henry Lee Johnson from Owensboro, KY. I was told by someone in the family that his family has Cherokee background. Any help is appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Marshall Shane Pinnell
Query: I am requesting information on my great-great grandfather. His name was Marshall Ingram. He lived in or around Mt. Vernon, IL. He has a picture in the courthouse in Mt. Vernon that speaks of firing a gun at a judge. This is all my grandfather, Jesse O. Ingram can tell me. I was interested in getting my Native American ID, but can’t without this information. Can you help me?
Posted: September 2000
Richard Mitchell
Query: I am looking for my information on my gggrandmother named Abigail Brock. I am told by my other relatives that she was at least half Cherokee. My ggrandmother (Abigail’s daughter) was born on Sept 26, 1882 in Platte, Nebraska. Abigail was married to a William Jesse Bishop and had four children. Cora, Minnie Leona (My GGrandmother) Earl, and Audry. I don’t know if this is any help.
Posted: September 2000
Stephen W Holt
Query: I am looking for information on a father and daughter. The father’s name is James Tillman Guess and the daughter’s name is Mary Jane Guess. My grandmother tells me that James and Mary Jane are ancestors of the late Sequoia Guess. Sequoia is the Cherokee Indian who made the alphabet.
Posted: September 2000
Criss
Query: Seeking information on family lines – Davis, Harris, Harvey, Jones: Pennsylvania, Missouri, Arkansas, Ada Oklahoma [IT], New York City.
Posted: September 2000
Donna Liotta
Query: Is there any record of Rothery family?
Posted: September 2000
Russell Rose
Query: I am looking for anyone with information on William Milton Oakes, father Ramey Oakes and mother Frances Fletcher.
Posted: September 2000
Mickey Sweat
Query: I am looking for info on “Lucy Foster” Cherokee case # 2738 b. 1871 Van Burren Ark.
Posted: September 2000
Stacy Holder
Query: I was born Yvette Michelle Pearson on March 28 1968 in either New York Hospital or New York Foundling Hospital and adopted through Westchester adoptions agency. All we know is that one parent was Native American and we have been told they are 99% certain I am Cherokee, but could also be Seminole. I’d like to know my roots and heritage and family for certain. Please help if you can.
Posted: September 2000
Amanda Bass
Query: I am trying to find out if my ancestors are listed in the Baker Roll. My great great grandmother’s name was Cora Ragland. She and her father were full blooded Cherokee. Cora married a man by the name of Joseph Jackson Bass. They had a son Robert Bass, who served in WWI, his son Robert Bass, is my grandfather. I would like to confirm my Cherokee ancestory very much. If anyone has any suggestions on how to search for this information, I would appreciate the help very much.
Posted: September 2000
Deborah Turner Dunn
Query: I am looking for information on Syntha (Cynthia) M. Haywood born Aug 1, 1829 in Georgia. She married William Turner, lived in AL until 1868 and moved to MS with husband and children William Thomas, George William, John L., Elijah C., Sara, Elisha Thora, and Ellen. I have a picture of Cynthia and she was Cherokee Indian. I do not know her parents or siblings, I need help with this brick wall.
Posted: September 2000
Greg Sadler
Query: I do not at this time have a genealogy query, though after a conversation with my grandmother, I hope to. I am however looking rigorously for a specific word in the Cherokee lexicon. I have searched numerous online dictionaries, but am unable to find the word in question: simply put, can you help me find the word “music.” As I understand the language, which isn’t very well, phrases compose most speach, therefore any form of “music” would be more than helpful: music, to make music, to love music, music lover. I hope I do not offend by using this medium for an unintended purpose. Any type of response would be appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Scott Thompson
Query: My mother’s maiden name is Billie Jo Berryhill. Her father was Joseph Clarence Berryhill. His mother was Caroline Elizabeth Jones. Her father was David Crockett Jones. His mother was supposedly a woman known only as “Mother Meadows”, possibly Sophia. Is it possible to determine if the David Jones on the Dawes Roll is related to me? The NAIL information is as follows: Control Number: NRFF-75-53A-10110 – Tribe: Cherokee – Type: Parent – Sex: Male – Census Card Number: M1965.
Posted: September 2000
Dewayne Alcorn
Query: Have been told by grandfather that his mother was full blood Cherokee her name was Rebecca Peters. So far I have not been able to confirm this. Any idea on where to start?
Posted: September 2000
Debbie Slater
Query: I am looking for any information on a James Thomas Beck. He was my grandfather and he was much older than my grandmother (at least 20 years). He married a Nellie Alberta Goodwin from Texarkana, Arkansas. I have found a Thomas J. Beck, Roll # 6424, and a Thomas Beck, Roll# 8099, in the Index to the Final Rolls of Citizens and Freed Men of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory on the internet. I also found Thomas Beck living in I.T. Number 15077 on the index to the Guion Miller Roll. Does anyone have any idea how I might go about finding out if this same man is my grandfather? My dad was adopted by Nellie’s 2nd husband. I have his original birth cerificate but it has only his name on it along with my dad’s name which was James Thomas Beck, Jr. and he was born in Shreveport, LA. I have no idea where Nellie & Tom Beck were married either but do know they had a farm in East Texas during the Great Depression. Tom & Nellie also had another child who was quite a bit older than my dad and her name was Billye Jeanne’ Beck. She died last month and was in her late 70’s. If anyone knows anything or can help I really would appreciate it!
Posted: September 2000
Marcy L Keith
Query: I am interested in receiving list of descendants of Emma Satterfield, member of Eastern Cherokee Roll of 1909. She was listed as having residence in Tennessee, USA.
Posted: September 2000
Cheri Burks
Query: Cherokee Indian Nancy Cherry married to a Richard Burks. The story passed down to our generation was that Nancy Cherry was disowned by her tribe and Jno Cherry and his family took her in and raised her as a Cherry. Nancy was said to have been a Cherokee Indian b. in TN her father’s name was listed on Nancy death certificate has a Jno Cherry mother unknown. Nancy and Richard lived in Limestone Co, Tx until Richard death in 1891, at which time she remarried a Will A Burch and they moved to Chireno, Nacogdoches Co, Tx where she died in 1924. If any one has a story anything like this in these 3 family names please let me know! Nancy Cherry, Burks, Burch.
Posted: September 2000
Sheila Pratt
Query: Looking for relatives or genealogy for “Joe Ben Turk” father to Earl Ben Turk, born in 1905-6. Mother’s name Anna (Hill). Supposedly born on the Oklahoma reservation. I am Earl Ben Turk’s granddaughter.
Posted: September 2000
Brenda R Jones
Query: I am looking for Mary Arizona Pruitt Reeves. She married George Douglas Reeves. They lived in Arkansas. I know they had at least two sons. Christopher (Lum) Columbus Reeves born 1/8/1903 and Vern R. Reeves born 9/14/1905.
Posted: September 2000
Gloria Martin
Query: I am searching for North Carolina Cherokee relatives. Samuel Lee married Addie Lee Patterson and had 2 sons: Clyde and Floyd James Lee, who was born in 1912 in Sunburst, NC. Sam was supposedly related to Robert E. Lee. Floyd had enough Cherokee blood to be on the NC rolls. I would appreciate any feedback. Sunames: Lee and Patterson.
Posted: September 2000
Lynda Doss
Query: Walkingstick
Posted: September 2000
Deborah Cole
Query: My great great great grandparents are Abraham Hembree and Acie Pain. They lived in Murry Co Georgia in 1851. They had two children James M Hembree (died April 30 1882) Martha Hembree (died April 30 1882). James M Hembree married Marthy Pain both died in Gilmer Co Georgia in 1882. Marthy and James had four children, Mahala le Levent, Sarah Scott J.W Hembree and Marry Houser who is my great grandmother. Any info on this family, I would love to know about.
Posted: September 2000
Jenn Walker
Query: I am looking for information on my Indian background. My grandfathers name was Andrew Byrd he was married to Mary Luise Byrd {Miller}. He died before 1968. He lived in south east Missouri in the Neosho area county Newton. Any help would be nice.
Posted: September 2000
Phillip Pettis
Query: I’m looking for information on my ggggrandfather William Johnson born sometime in the 1860’s he was 1/2 Cherokee Indian and my ggggrandmother Annie Broom a pure blood Cherokee if you find any information please send me.
Posted: September 2000
Deborah Cole
Query: Winny Hembree ? enrolled in 1835 died in Hamilton Co. TN.
Posted: September 2000
Dawn
Query: I have two grandfathers who were born and died in Indian Territory in Oklahoma and I am said to have Cherokee on at least one side possibly both. I know that before 1889 only a few thousand non Natives lived in the territory. My g.grandfather Reuben Patchett was born in Lenapah OK (Nowata Co?) in 1879 before the unassigned lands were opened for settlement by non Indians, and died there in 1970. My other g.grandfather William Clemens I believe was from Tahlequah OK (Cherokee County) I know for sure he died there. If anyone has any information or ideas on where or how to locate information please e-mail me. Is it possible that they were “land leasers” and information on them may be stored at the Bureau of Indian Affairs?
Posted: September 2000
Joseph Evans
Query: In Rowan County, North Carolina, Gold Hill township, census of 1870 shows Andrew Crowell, an African American, and Rachel, Mulatto; their children Evie, Martha, William as Mulattos. Down through the ages Rachel has been known as the Cherokee wife of Andrew Crowell and the mother of his children. These were simply word of mouth, yet they were in fact quite true. Only problem here is where, when, how? If Crowell or House runs in your family contact me; also another Cherokee is focused among that family called Barnhardt as well.
Posted: September 2000
Rebecca Jones
Query: Looking for info on Miriah Elizabeth Killough Rhea who claimed Cherokee lands. I do know that she married Pleasent W Rhea who was the son of William Rhea and Mary Barnes (1796 Nc.) who was a Cherokee. Miriah & Pleasents daughter is Mary Ann Rhea B.1842 Married George W. Smith.
Posted: September 2000
Shannon Adney (maiden name – Charles)
Query: I am tracing my family’s history. I am from Tahlequah, OK Cherokee Nation capital. I was born in an Indian hospital there. My grandfather was full blood Cherokee, his name is Raymond Charles. My great-grandfathers name is Charles Teehee, they got his name backward on the birth certificate. He was also know as Cha-Lee-Dee Charles, possibly. I will appreciate any information anyone may have.
Posted: September 2000
John M Lycan
Query: I have been told that the mother of Jenny Wiley, (a local folk heroine in Floyd County, KY), was a full blood Cherokee Indian. I can find nothing to prove this. I would appreciate any help that I can get with this. I would also like to know if any one knows of any Cherokee ancestry in the Biggs family of Carter County, KY. My grandfather was a Biggs and pictures that I have seen show him to have heavy Indian blood. My father also looks like a full blood Indian. Grandfather died in 1937 when dad was only 1 year old. No one will tell us anything about grandfather and there are very few people left that even know any thing of him. I would appreciate any help that anyone can give me with this problem also.
Posted: September 2000
Julie Muse
Query: My grandmother’s name was Martha Spires. I believe her maiden name was Hale. I am trying to trace her Cherokee heritage as I am told she is 1/2 Cherokee.
Posted: September 2000
Elizabeth Mitchell
Query: I am searching for any information about my great grandmother. I believe her name was Hattie Mull – North/Central Alabama. Chilren’s names were Fuller, Joe, Velma, Georgia. I think that she was 100% Cherokee – but have not been able to find anything to verify. Please forward any information.
Posted: September 2000
Sheila Hancock
Query: I have been told that my great-granmother, Sarah C. Moran, born June 1875, was possibly Cherokee from Oklahoma Indian Territory. She married in August 1889 to John Wesley Teague, Jr. in Travis County Texas. I am trying to locate her roots and ancestory. I appreciate any help you can offer.
Posted: September 2000
Amy Paquin
Query: I am looking for am information on Adkins from Morgan County Kentucky somewhere down the line we have a great aunt that was a Cherokee Indian princess and I need some help finding out who and where she is my great grandfathers name is Ira Adkins and my grandfathers name is Ira also please help me.
Posted: September 2000
Michael C Irving Ph D
Query: I am trying to locate my Cherokee heritage through Pllina, born Dec. 20, 1907 Possibly her mother died giving birth. Possibly had a father who was a minister. Possibly was moved around with Cherokee family. May have worked picking cotton as early as 9 years old. Possibly Plina R. ?, Plina Ragstella Wren; Plina Ragstella Wrenn. May have been Plina Poole at one time. Had children Zenith, Alice Hazel, Tommy CarlDied Dec. 27, 1998 as Plina Thompson.
Posted: September 2000
Amy Paquin
Query: I am trying to find out about my grandfathers past he is a Cherokee from Kentucky but I am having a hard time. His last name was Adkins if anyone could help that would be great!
Posted: September 2000
Mist On The Waters
Query: I am in need of any and all information on Chief Big Feather. I have no dates or other information, except that I am descended from him through the Lewis’. Thank you for your time and any information anyone may be able to help me with.
Posted: September 2000
Leanna
Query: Looking for info on Little Wren aka America married to Isaac Cantrell approx. 1830’s she was Cherokee.
Posted: September 2000
Drake Allan Van Praag
Query: My grandmother (my dad’s mother) was born in 1900. “Theda Farquar” of Beaumont, Texas. She married Soloman Van Praag and produced my father, Alex Van Praag III. She always told me my great grandmother was full blooded Cherokee. I’d like to be able to substantiate this and apply for a tribal enrollment. What’s next?
Posted: September 2000
Berry
Query: Berry
Posted: September 2000
Brian Hawkins
Query: I am looking for genealogy information for Hawkins. My grandfather’s name was Kenneth Hawkins. My grandmother’s name is Elsie Hawkins. My grandfather lived in Dearborn, MO. My grandmother lives in Saint Joseph, MO.
Posted: September 2000
Susan Bentrup-Greeson
Query: Interested in a Cherokee boy adopted into the Palmer family in Broken Bow, Oklahoma who is named either John or Benjamin. He is a legally adopted decendant of Benjamin A. Palmer and his wife Emily Key. One of Benjamin A.’s sons was John Thomas Palmer and of of John Thomas’s sons was Horace Howell. It is told that our relatives had a chance to sign books to be permanently be listed as Cherokee but refused for some reason or another. The Palmers that decended from from the adopted boy are supposedly from around the Broken Bow area. Please help if you can.
Posted: September 2000
William Walter Haddix
Query: I am trying to trace family background. My last name is Haddix. Grandmother who is full blooded Cherokee was Thorph or Thorpe.
Posted: September 2000
Lela Boots
Query: I am in search of Chief White Cloud or Chief White Feather decendants. Not sure of his daughters name but married a English Doctor, she died at the age of 23 after giving birth to a boy and a girl. The information we have is she grieved herself to death being away from her tribe. Cynthia Melissa Peters was her daughters name and she married James Franklin Boots.
Posted: September 2000
William Branch
Query: My wife’s great grandmother was full-blooded Cherokee Indian. Her last name was Frye, she married a Jim Combs from Tipton County, Tennessee. They live in and around Covington, Tennessee. If you know anything about her or her relatives please advise.
Posted: September 2000
Marsha Burr
Query: I am looking for information on Samuel Simpson Alley and his wife Sarah Ferrell who lived in NC and had a daughter Rebecca who was born in 1804 and married Henry Bradley in Sumner County, TN. Several generations have been told about a Cherokee grandmother who is Rebecca.
Posted: September 2000
Michelle Belcher-Quick
Query: I am looking for information on my great grandmother. She is said to be the daughter of a Cherokee Medicine Man. Her name is Sibbie Jane Hollon and she married Thomas Watkins. Sibbie Jane was born in 1841 and is said to have died in 1944. Any help you can provide in this search would be appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Beverly Broadhead Carson
Query: Looking for information on Cherokee families that lived in the Cherokee settlement at Tosity or Tosety creek off the Saluda River, near Higgins Ferry in Edgefield Co. So. Carolina around the year 1810. Am looking for a Cherokee woman from this settlement who married a white man named James Broadhead.
Posted: September 2000
Shane McElroy
Query: Am trying to find information concerning the Epps-Aikens (maternal) side of my immediate family. They are from the Wahallah, S.C. area (s.w. corner, near Greenville). I have always heard that they are of Cherokee (possibly Catawban) ancestry, as well as Scotch and possibly Dutch. My mother’s maiden name was Catherine E. Epps.
Posted: September 2000
Jacquelynn Marie Weeks
Query: My father has told me that I have Cherokee in me but I’m not sure how much. He says not enough for benefits but I want to learn more about my roots. If you can help I would really like the information.
Posted: September 2000
Mary Nanny Turner
Query: I have been told by relatives on maternal and paternal sides there are Cherokee ancestors. My mother said we were of Eastern band. My father was raised in western Kentucky. My mom was from central Kentucky. I have names of Nanny, Cotton, D’earmond, Perkins, Spratt, Montgomery and Moore. Can anyone connect any of these names with Cherokee ancestors? Information will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Justin T Hegstrom
Query: I am trying to prove my Cherokee ancestry. All that I know so far is that one of my ancestors, my great great great grandfather, James Rhea was a full Cherokee, as well as an Indian Agent for the F.B.I. Also I am a descendant of Daniel Boone, who, I am told, had a Cherokee family. My mothers family is from Oklahoma, and my grandmothers maiden name was Belding. Can anyone provide me with more information?
Posted: September 2000
Carrie
Query: I am looking for info on Maggie Waterman. All I know is that she married James Ansell and had at least one child, Edmond.
Posted: September 2000
Anita
Query: I’m trying to find any information on an Isaac Hindsley/Hinsley who is supposed to be registered Cherokee in 1812. I’m not sure if this information is correct.
Posted: September 2000
Leonard Partain
Query: Family oral history relates that my greatgrandmother, Nancy Prince, was 3/4 Cherokee. Her ancestors were from Northeast Georgia. She married James Elmer Wilder. Is there anyone who might know anything about my greatgrandparents?
Posted: September 2000
Rick Hubbard
Query: Hayes
Posted: September 2000
Jessica Sky Niesen
Query: My mother, Robbie Sue Head (maiden name) was born in Oklahoma and has always told me we have a Cherokee background. Her mother’s maiden name was Helen Story. Her father’s name was Robert Head. If you can provide any information, please let me know.
Posted: September 2000
Dian Coker
Query: I am looking for my father. I have not been in touch with him in 50 years. His name is Howard Washington Wyatt, nickname Blackie. My deceased mother informed me he was 1/2 Cherokee and was born aproximately in 1900 to 1908. Any information would be of great help.
Posted: September 2000
Katzen
Query: My grandmother died 10 years ago. She is some part Cherokee to my knowledge. She lived in Mc Donough, GA. Her family was all from the Georgia area. Her name was Donnell Hill. She was born in Lyons, GA; Tattnall County; on October 29,1936. Her parents were farmers in Reidsville, GA. She had one half sister. Her parents names were Benjamin Lewis Hill and Lena Spikes. She died December 13, 1989. Three days after my birthday. My question is: Has anyone out there got information on any of the family history of the Spikes or the Hills of Tattnall County !? Can you send me links or info relating to the family? Thanks for being out here.
Posted: September 2000
George C Rinker
Query: Does the name Leatherwood appear on the Dawes Rolls?
Posted: September 2000
Melissa Dodson
Query: I am desperaely searching for information on my maternal grandmother’s family. Her name was Alphia Mae Franks. She was born on January 29 1929. She died march 7 2000. I was told we have Cherokee Heritage but I want to know for sure. Alphia was born in Hardin co Tenn. I seached some birth records in Savannah Tenn but did not find anything. Alphia’s mother was supposed to be Martha Franks and she married a man named James William Franks. I found death record on Martha in Svannah Tenn. The record showed she was 46 years old when she died but I am not sure this is the Martha Franks I am looking for. Martha died around 1931 when my grandmother was 18 months old. I was told Martha is where we get our Cherokee heritage but I can not find anything on her please help.
Posted: September 2000
Brenda Gratton
Query: Looking for information on my ggg-grandmother. Eugenie Gagnon she married Alphonse Gratton Jan. 1, 1888 in Denver, CO. also know to live in Canada. My grandmother told me ggg-grandma was proud to state the fact that she was Cherokee. I’m having a difficult time finding any info on Eugenie. Any help would be great!!
Posted: September 2000
Dean Tippens
Query: Great-great-great grandmother, Meletta Shuwanne, daughter of Chief Shuwanne is there any record as Cherokee?
Posted: September 2000
Patricia Butler
Query: Looking for family of James Wiley Atkission or Lillie Mae Whitlock. Believe both from Arkansas. Trying to find Native American heritage. James is Cherokee, Lillie is possibly Blackfoot. Moved to California late 30s or early 40s.
Posted: September 2000
Sam Risner
Query: Has anyone heard of Cherokee from Southeastern Kentucky, especially Bell County, that may have used the name Denny? My great-grandmother was very dark and rumored to be Native American. My grandfather was illegitimate and named Thomas Denny by his mother. His father may have been named Wright.
Posted: September 2000
Timothy J Gee
Query: We are searching for my wife’s relative – Eliza Mears born about 1875-1885. She was from Cannon County Tennessee and we believe she was one-half Native American. She married George Washington Thomas. Your help will be greatly appreciated and guidance to other Tribal Nations if she is not found in the Cherokee Nation.
Posted: September 2000
Jamie
Query: My mother is full Cherokee and I was hoping to get some info on her surname, which is Ingram. Please let me know.
Posted: September 2000
Gerald R Miller
Query: One of my ancestors around the NC town of Millers Creek married the sister of Running Bear. I am now trying to trace my Cherokee ancestry.
Posted: September 2000
Angie
Query: I am looking for any information on my grandfather. His name was Elmer Rorabaugh. He was adopted in March of 1916. Date of birh 3/25/1916. Birth mother gave her name as Lottie Sparks. Adoptive fathers name Cleveland Grover Rorabaugh and adoptive mother Anna Margaret Rorabaugh. Both are of Cherokee heritage. Any information would be help full. No known family living except his two childern and their childern.
Posted: September 2000
Mary Jo Lemay
Query: Martha Mae Drumm Crowder was my grandmother. She was a full-blooded Cherokee. I am trying to locate her family members. Is she listed in your cherokee genealgy survey.
Posted: September 2000
Ardenna Downing
Query: I have been searching my roots and so far, I have only found out about an Cherokee Indian chief named John Downing, could you please give me more information on him. John Downing is from Georgia I think.
Posted: September 2000
Beverly
Query: I’m researching the “Riggs” surname, Spring City, Rhea County, Tennessee.
Posted: September 2000
Violet Rexroad
Query: I am looking to see if I have any Cherokee heritage. I was adopted in 1945 in Miami, Florida. My birth mother’s (maiden) name is Carleen Reid. Her home was in Arizona. My adopted mother had mentioned once that my birth mother said she was part Cherokee. I assume she was about age 21 in 1945. Please see if there is any connection birth record for her.
Posted: September 2000
James R Biven
Query: Looking for parents to Susan Ada (or Edie) Bradford that are registered Cherokee. My mother told me that her father was a registered Cherokee. Her pictures definitely show native american heritage. She is my great-great-grandmother. She married 3 times. First to a Davis, then to a Farmer and then to a Lee. She is pictured as being in her 70’s to 80’s in a photo of her, my great-grandmother (Davis) Calhoon, and my grandmother and her sister. My grandmother is approx. 25 years old in the photo and was born in 1912. That would make my gggrandmother born approx. 1855 to 1865. Is there a Bradford registered with the Cherokee in this timeframe?
Posted: September 2000
Lonnie Collier
Query: I am descended from Lucille Lyman/Lowther of Locust Grove and Harold Lowther of Inola. My grandfather on the otherside was Jasper Collier also of Cherokee descent. I would like information on my family tree if possible.
Posted: September 2000
Joy
Query: Watsons from KY, Smiths from VA, Jarrells from KY/NC, Johnathon Watson, Elizabeth Jarrells.
Posted: September 2000
Maria Hill
Query: I’m looking for the ancestry of my husband’s father, James Clinton Hill. Both of his parents are supposed to be Cherokee. He lived in Knixville, Tennessee and died id 1986.
Posted: September 2000
Shiela Skinner
Query: I am searching my grandmother Bessie Rifle in West Virginia. I think this was her name before marrying Homer Skinner, they had many children, one of wgich was my Dad Lester Johnny Skinner August 8, 1917 ?
Posted: September 2000
Carol Ann Rogers Warner
Query: I’m looking for information on any Cherokee’s listed with the last name of Rogers. My father’s family is located in South Georgia. I’m not sure as to how to start a search for his family any help would be appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Barbara Cavinessq
Query: My great grandmother had the last name of Quail. I have been told she was full blooded Cherokee. How and where do I find the information to see if we are registered ?
Posted: September 2000
Dale Evans
Query: Evans in Oklahoma, Fate Evans, Georgia Evans
Posted: September 2000
Mike Bell
Query: I am looking for information about my great-grandmother, Fannie Ellis, listed on the Cherokee Rolls as Roll number 10413. I believe her to be born Fannie E. Henson on March 6, 1890. She would have been about 16 years of age when the Five Civilized Tribes Final Rolls were taken in about 1906 or 1907. She was married to George Benjamin Ellis at the time of the Rolls-taking, hence the name Fannie Ellis on the Roll.
Posted: September 2000
Gary Cash
Query: I’m searching for information about Annie Smith (or in some accounts) Martha Smith who’s Cherokee name was Albeonia. Albeonia, who was born in Missouri, married Lewis G. Cash at her family home in Kuttawa, Lyon Co., KY, on August 23, 1883. The marriage was witnessed by George Cash and H. Riley and the minister’s name was A.J. Thompson. Surity was posted by S.L. Jenkins. The marriage was the second one for both Lewis and Albeonia. Lewis and Albeonia were the parents of my grandfather, William A. Cash, born November 20, 1893 in Hazel, KY. Their other children were Henry, Elsie, James, Jennie, Lillie, Bertha and Fannie Ora.
Posted: September 2000
Jody Bradley
Query: Am looking for information regarding Dora Lewis Collier who was on the Trail of Tears.
Posted: September 2000
Barbara David
Query: Thomas Ross married Emily Young in Ohio, 1864. His family left before the migration. They settled in the same area as James MacDonald Ross, John Ross Jr, John Ross II, and others. They were fiddle-violin makers and players. Was one specific clan noted for this??anyone know who his father was??.
Posted: September 2000
Jimmy L Young
Query: Searching for information on grandmother. She would never talk about her family, even tell us family name, other than to tell us her parents were full blood Cherokee. She married a man named Williams in Oklahoma Territory. My grandmothers name was Cassie, one sister named Clementine. I can find no documents to trace her any further. Any suggestions?
Posted: September 2000
Sheryl Chapman
Query: I am trying to trace my Grandmother. She was a Native American surname Crow/Crowe. She married a Chapman from England early 1900’s. My dad was A. Billie Chapman, brother Sylvester sis Freida. How do I find the reservation she was from not to mention who she was.
Posted: September 2000
Cheryll Felder
Query: I am researching the Birdsong family in Alabama. My great-granmother, Cynthia Birdsong Trammel (or Synthia) lived in Wedowee and Roanoke, Alabama. I believe her father’s name was Ellick Birdsong. I recently received information from the Creek Indians of Oklahoma that Birdsong sounded more of a Cherokee name.
Posted: September 2000
Kathy English
Query: Am searching for information to verify or disprove Cherokee ancestry for Nannie Lee Blankenship, born February 14, 1878 in Franklin County, Virginia to Edward Blankenship (b. abt. 1855) and Mary Frances Starkey (b. abt. 1856). This couple married September 7, 1874 (and had another daughter, Rosabelle, and a son, name unknown). Edward was son of Jane Arrington, and Mary Frances was daughter to Elizabeth Starkey. A now deceased relative insisted that Nannie Lee’s parents were both full-blooded Cherokee. Trying to confirm this, but hitting many brick walls. No sites so far turn up the names mentioned above, nor Nannie Lee’s married name. (She married Luke English July 9, 1895), nor do I find them on the Guion Miller Roll. Claim to Cherokee heritage is questionable, but hoping someone can point me in the right direction to confirm or disprove it.
Posted: September 2000
Jude A Mirasola
Query: I am looking for any information on the family of Maggie George who was born in Asheville, NC in the mid to later 1800’s, and later was married to a Randolph. She applied for US Citizenship in 1896. One of her daughters was named Carrie Randolph. I think that Carrie was born in Burnsville, SC, had a sister named Ocie (sic), and married Paris Whitson. I am the grand-daughter of Carrie and Paris Whitson through their son, John Brown Whitson. I am interested in knowing the names, birthdates and birthplaces, and Cherokee or other Nation status of Maggie George’s parents and grandparents. I would also like to know whom, if any, of my ancestors were re-located to Oklahoma. According to family rumor, am 1/8 Cherokee via Maggie George, however, my parents were never married and my father’s family is very unapproachable.
Posted: September 2000
Jamie Chavis
Query: My name is Jamie Chavis and I’m 16 and I’m looking for ancestors of my family I’ve never met my grandad but do know his name and when he pasted on James Wesley Chavis died June 6, 1984 and I would like to know more about him and his family if any one can help.
Posted: September 2000
Hazel Stubblebine
Query: My father Albert Stubblebine lived in Plymouth, Pa. I was told that he was a full blooded Cherokee and would like to know any information. This is so I can prove my Cherokee lineage.
Posted: September 2000
Larry E Dudley
Query: My wifes gandfather was a Charlie Blair. We know little about him except her father (Clarence) always said that he was part American Indian. Is there a record of such a person of Cherokee ancestry.
Posted: September 2000
Judith Allen
Query: Wade familiy records.
Posted: September 2000
Patrick Berry
Query: I have some Cherokee ancestry, I am told my great grandfather a white named MacIntire started the first school on the res in Oklahoma where he married my great grandmother who was Cherokee. Very confusing most info was given to me as my father was dieing several years ago.
Posted: September 2000
Katie Waggoner
Query: Are the Miami Indians part of the Cherokee Nation?
Posted: September 2000
Melissa
Query: I am looking for more information on my Cherokee ancestors. I have a name of Sophrona Ann Vinson ? Don’t know if she was half or full Cherokee. Sophrona was married to a Jesse Tucker and lived in Cherokee Nation Alabama. Who were her parents?Looking for any information on Sleedie Ann (Kitchens) she was full Cherokee Indian ? She lived in Cherokee Nation Alabama and married Asberry Wilkie. Asberry was Irish? Trying to find who her parents were.
Posted: September 2000
June Maniscalco
Query: My great grandmother, Martha Ellen Ravenscraft, born 1842 either in Ohio or Pa (best sources say PA). Relatives who knew Martha when she lived. Story is a Cherokee tribe settled in the Village of Good Intent, PA. Martha and her family were in this tribe. At some point, part of the tribe moved on to the Ohio region and part moved to West Virginia. Marthas part remained in PA. Her birth ceritifcate lists her father only as Ravenscraft and no mothers name. Martha told several family members that she was 100% Cherokee. She married Solomon Toland. Any help?
Posted: September 2000
Martha Thomas
Query: William Holland Thomas, Henry Thomas. Son of John W Thomas.
Posted: September 2000
Jessie Bowlsby
Query: I am seeking information on John Ridge. He is my mother’s ggggrandfather. He and his son was killed along with Boudinot in OK after the Trail of Tears. My great greandmother was a Ridge. My grandmother married a 0scar Brown. She was Anna or Anne Ridge’ Her brother’s were Joe and Ernest. Her sister’s were Lizy’Frances and Carrie. if anyone has any information please e-mail me.
Posted: September 2000
Clarsie Jennings
Query: I am searching for my great grandmothers family. She was Mary Jane Yates b Dec 1861, born in Ky. Married James Roach b Aug 1848. Had son John H. 1889, Effie M. 1886 Ollie F. 1890. I can not find out any information on them at all. Would appreciate all the help I could get. Email if you have any info.
Posted: September 2000
Lavada Kinney
Query: Searching for Annie Eliza McClellan Locke McCarty. Annie was supposedly a full blood Cherokee. She was born in Fl. her parents being born in GA. Annie’s Birth wasOctober 17, 1862 and she died in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana in 1945. Any information on her parents siblings or her first marriage to Mr. Locke would be greatly appreciated. We think she was listed on the Guion Miller roll as Annie McCartey, but can’t find any other records for her.
Posted: September 2000
Teresa Robbins
Query: Is anyone familiar with the name Bowhau (or similar spelling)? My ancestor was Catherine Bowhau. She lived in Hot Springs, AR. unitl 1860 when she died. I am not sure if she was Cherokee, Choctaw or Mowhawk. Her grandson cliamed that she was Cherokee & had filed papers with witnesses stating as such. One had mentioned her brother Bowhau. I am not sure if this is a name or a tribe. Catherine was listed as being born in NY on the 1850 & 1860 census. Any suggestions where I should look?
Posted: September 2000
Stephanie Blanchard
Query: My husband’s grandmothers’ name was Melissie Bruner Tillery, her mother was Cherokee, we believe, who lived on a reservation in Marianna, Fl. All we know was the last name of Robinson. Melissie was born 11-6-1890, died 8-1972. Any information would be helpful.
Posted: September 2000
Rebecca
Query: Abraham Lincoln Foster full blooded Native American died at a very old age on a reservation. Had about 12 children a few of the names are; Alvin, Buck, Hardin, Everett, Sarah, Inez, Opal. He may have been married to a ?Anna Store? who was at least half Native American. They lived in Missouri at one point in time. Think you have any information please let me know.
Posted: September 2000
Rebecca
Query: Looking for information on Abraham Lincoln Foster. Lived in Missouri at one point in time. He had about 12 children he may have remarried after his first wife died. His first wife might have been named ?Anna Store? Their grandson told me that ?Anna had to be at least half Native American by her looks. I think that Abe may have died at a very old age on a reservation some where. If you think you may have any information can you let me know?
Posted: September 2000
Kathy Fields
Query: We are looking for any information on George Bradley Fields born 01-08-1895, died on 10-19-1967. His father was James J. and mother was Nancy E. Fields. George married a Katie Pearl Sewell who was supposed to be full blooded Native American 1/2 Cherokee and 1/2 Blackfoot and that’s all we know on her, except she was born on 01-28-1892 or 1893. She died in November of 1984 in Enid, OK. On December 12, 1918 in Columbus, GA George and Katie had a son named James Bradley Fields who was my husband’s father. If anyone has any information on these two people we would greatly appericate you sharing your knowledge with us.
Posted: September 2000
Christopher D VanLuven
Query: My great grandfather Lafayette Caudill out of Turkey Creek in Harlan, KY was Cherokee. I am trying to become registered and need help.
Posted: September 2000
Barbara
Query: Any one have any information as to Susannah Sander’s maiden name? I have seen it written that her maiden name was Springfrog, but I can not prove it. If any one can prove this please e-mail me. Susannah (of the Bird Clan) full blood Cherokee from Cherokee Nation East, Ga. married My grandpa Mitchell Sanders. Never heard that she was a Springfrog until recently. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Jana C Frazier
Query: The information I have is that my great-grandfather (paternal side) was Cherokee. He lived in Texas most of his life, as do most of my paternal relatives. However, this side of the family is somewhat small and distant, so I am attempting to gather any possible information on linkages. Any assistance is appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Vivian Guthrie
Query: Mother: Sylvia Caldwell Greory; Grandmother: Mamie Frazier Caldwell; Great-grandmother: –Frazier; Great-great-grandmother: Bahu (Constancia Hispanola) Jenkins Smith–This Lady.
Posted: September 2000
Thomas L Howell
Query: My families are from around the Cherokee area in the Blue Ridge mountains. Does the names of Atchley or Gunter ever appear anywhere.
Posted: September 2000
Marcus Leon Carter
Query: I am looking for the genealogy of the Cecil Ray Carter family. That was my grandfather they moved to Texas in the 30’s from Arkansas. He has a brother named Russel Carter. Russel now lives in Kansas. Cecil Ray was 1/2 Cherokee and I think his mother was full blooded but I am not sure.
Posted: September 2000
Karen Gallenberg
Query: Am looking for ant information on the McLaughlin family of the Cherokee. My ancester, Ezekial McLaughlin, had walked The Trail of Tears. I can find no other information. Any help recieved would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Tracy J
Query: Alabama: Surnames of Bolden, Moore, Bradford–rumored to be of Cherokee descent.
Posted: September 2000
R M Jeffers
Query: I am trying to locate relatives of John W. Hix or Hicks. Last lived in W.VA about 1900. Married to Clary last name unknown they had two sons Ira and James.
Posted: September 2000
Gerald Register
Query: Seeking information on gggrandfather Charles/Charlie Hicks b.1850 in Henry Co. Al. Was married to Sarah Louise Gallaway.
Posted: September 2000
Kelli Smith
Query: I’m 21 years old and am beginning to be very interested in my family lineage. I can only trace back to my great-great grandmother and I know that she was half Cherokee and that she was married in Tanny County Missouri. I am not having alot of luck getting any information, and I also know that she “passed” as white and did not get on the roll. Any hints for a beginner in the area? I know these are just basic questions, but I’m at square one here! Any help is welcomed!
Posted: September 2000
Gina Finch
Query: I’m trying to find my great grandmother’s family. Her name was Sarah Rebecca (Elizabeth?) Smith. She was born in Coal Hill, Ark, 1862. She died in Hugo, Ok 1935. She married my ggrandfather James Madison Rackley in Johnson Co. Ark in 1879. She had an older brother named John and a sister Jennie. Will Watson is listed on the 1880 Ark census as being 5 yrs, old, nephew. I don’t know if he wasliving with them or just visiting when the census was taken. They lived in Forney and I think around Gay, OK. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2000
Scoverton
Query: I have been trying to find out something about my fathers family, I never knew them, I was told that I was named for his mother Sallie Afisher Overton, not sure of the spelling for the, middle name but it’s pronounced A Fisher, could be that it is a maiden name. My fathers name was Hobson Overton, they were from the Oxford N.C. area. Any information would be helpful.
Posted: September 2000
Kimberly N Canton
Query: I was told that I have a great great great grandmother who is full blooded Indian, and she married an African. I’m not sure but I think they lived in Louisanna. I was also told that their are still some Indians in Louisanna that may be related to me if so please contact me. Also I am of Blackfeet, Kicapoo, heritage. If there any Millers out there contact me.
Posted: September 2000
Beth Burrow
Query: I am frantically seraching for some lost relatives and I am at a complete stopping point. Please help me. My father is William Donald Hill – (wife) Toni J. Hill. WDH’s father is William David Hill – (wife) Jennie V. Hill. His father is Charles Edward Hill – (wife) Clementine Hill. Charles and Clementine Hill-[Jones(maiden name)] are the ancestors I am looking for. I do know that both are full Cherokee Indians and there was a surname of Duckworth. I believe the surname belonged to Charles because he was adopted by a white family. Charles and Clementine both lived in Tennessee around the Meigs County or Rhea County. Clementine had a sister, Laura, who was-is affliated with Vaughn Funeral Home in Spring City. If anybody might known anything please e-mail me as soon as possible.
Posted: September 2000
Mariann L King
Query: Emma Wiswell born March 4, 1901. This was my great grandmother. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wiswell of Brent, Oklahoma.
Posted: September 2000
John R. Sanders
Query: According to the Lowry ancestrial lines keepers, I am supposed to be related to Sequoyah, aka George Gist, I would like to try and find connection. I am also told that I may be asking about Cherokee lineage on the Bryan side of the family at a later date.
Posted: September 2000
Chris Butler
Query: Butler, Wolff, Caldwell, Edwards: I am in search of information linking me to my Native American roots. It was said that my great grandfather was full blooded Cherokee – his name George P. Butler b. 12/20/1872 place unknown, buried in Cheatham County TN. My grandmother Gladys Virginia Edwards (Wolff) is Cherokee. She was born in 1914 in WV (Putnam or Cabell Cty) and died in 1974 in Huntington WV. My uncle Michael Wolff is a member of the Southeastern Cherokee Confederacy – roll number 43. On a genealogy table he lists a possible 2d great grandfather (father of Roxie Anna Caldwell great grandmother) as Inoli (Blackfox) born in Kanawha Cty WV and died in Ashland KY. Any help tying Inoli (surname Caldwell or Edwards) or Butler family name to Cherokee tribal roles will be helpful.
Posted: September 2000
John T Payne Jr.
Query: Desire to know ancestors and their nationality of my mother, Anne Wyvonne Hughes, her father’s name was William Thomas Hughes of Tellico Plains, Tenn. My mother was born about 1916. I am told that William Thomas Hughes was one-half Cherokee.
Posted: September 2000
Amy
Query: Bryant, Elizabeth (Lizzie) daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Tiffie) she was born in KY and she married William Strunk. According to the story Tiffie is full-blooded Cherokee, she is my great/grreat grandmother.
Posted: September 2000
Debbie Grandchamp
Query: My great grandmother, Olive Shephard (sp?) was born in Missour in the 1800’s. She was of Cherokee lineage as we were told growing up. Her father was William Lacey and I only have Julia Elizabeth as her mother.
Posted: October 2000
