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Patricia Morin
Query: My grandparents named Ben and Dora Mccaslin live and raised a family there in Tulsa Okla for many years my grandmother is suppose to buried in there family spot at there home in side of Talequah, I havent been able to find any informatation on my grandmother other than her married name Mccaslin maiden name Woods she had 1 brother Nate? 1 sister no more thank you.
Posted: September 2008
J. Reed
Query: I am researching my family history but cannot find anything about my g-g-g grandmother who was reportedly a Cherokee indian named Emaline (or Emmaline). She was married to John REED and I would guess they were born somewhere between 1815-1838. John and Emaline had at least one son named Lloyd REED who later married Adella CURRY(b.1853.) The later descendents have resided in Pocahontas Co. West Virginia. If you have any information on John REED or Emaline, please let me know!
Posted: September 2008
Dorothy Willard
Query: My great great grandfather was Buck Brown and could have been William Buck Brown. His Indian heritage was from the Chickasaw tribe. He lived near Healdton, Oklahoma between 1880 and 1890. He was a preacher and was shot and killed on a reservation around 1890. Please contact me if you have any info on my great great grandfather and his wife and/or children. Buck Brown had two sons named George & Simeon and three daughters named Sarah Francis, Mineola, & Nona. Buck Brown’s wife’s name may have been Martha or Sarah. Buck’s daughter Sarah Francis Brown married my great grandfather, Albert Dewitt Worley and he was also a preacher.
Posted: September 2008
MW
Query: I’m looking for any possible information on the Brenner Family. I’m looking for either a Robert or Michael Brenner. I’m sure its Michael but we dont know. This Brenner would of been in Pennsylvania for a short time doing some kind of work approx 50 years ago and then moved on to somewhere else. If anyone has any info please contact me. I dont have much to go on and have been looking for a ver long time.
Posted: September 2008
Trisha Germain
Query: I found my Native American ancestor and her relatives on the final Dawes Rolls. I have the card numbers and need to order a dawes enrollment jacket. Can anyone tell me how to find the address/phone for a human so I can order them?
Posted: September 2008
Smiget
Query: I am looking for any information on my great G’ma’s parents. Her maiden name was Cora L JONES, married name was Cora L MASSEY. Born around 1891-1892 in Missouri. Spouse was Eli MASSEY. Born around 1875 possiably in Missouri. Was told he was adopted. The only information on her parents I have is they were born in Missouri. I am looking for names and any other information. I was told Cora was full Cherokee, and I would like to see if her parents were registered on any of the rolls. If anyone could help me out, it would be great!
Posted: September 2008
Julle Engel-Getz
Query: My father has always talked about his Indian grandmother, but doesn’t have any information about her. His father, George Engel, passed away when he was very young and his mother refused to have my father and his siblings have any contact with his fathers side of the family. All I know is that they were from a North Dakotan tribe and my father grew up in Valley City ND and my grandmother left the “reservation” after my grandfather died. I also know my grandfather, George, had a twin brother who later moved to Minnesota. How can I find out about my Indian heritage with so little information? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2008
Lola Brooks (Heydorn)
Query: Looking for information about Laure E. Holloway b1867 in Missouri or adopted in Missouri, facts unclear if factual. A family member states she was Native American. She married Charles F. Heydorn they are both intermed in Pioneer Cemetary in Nebraska.
Posted: September 2008
Wynona Penland
Query: 6.Jabez Dillon (John Dillon1) was born ABT 1837 in Frankliln Co., VA, and died AFT 1880. He married Eleanor Ellen Mollohan 6 Aug 1858 in Grannie’s Creek, Braxton Co., (W)VA, daughter of John Mollohan and Rachel Cutlip. She was born 1840 in Nicholas Co., (W)VA, and died AFT 1880.
Children of Jabez Dillon and Eleanor Ellen Mollohan are:
8 i.George W. Dillon was born 1859 in Nicholas Co., (W)VA.
9 ii.Benjamin William Dillon was born 6 Sep 1860 in Nicholas Co., (W)VA.
10 iii.Jackson S. Dillon was born 1861 in Nicholas Co., (W)VA. He married Emma Hosey.
11 iv.Thomas Dillon was born 1863 in Nicholas Co., (W)VA.
12 v.Lucretia Dillon was born 1865 in Nicholas Co., WV.
13 vi.Mary Dillon was born 10 May 1868 in Braxton Co., WV, and died 23 Nov 1962 in Webster Co., WV.
14 vii.Ruhama Dillon was born 27 May 1870 in Nicholas Co., WV. She married Williams.
15 viii.Rebecca J. Dillon was born 1872 in Nicholas Co., WV.
16 ix.Homer Dillon was born 27 Aug 1874 in Nicholas Co., WV.
17 x.Emma Dillon was born 27 Dec 1876 in Nicholas Co., WV.
18 xi.Otho N. Dillon was born 1879 in Nicholas Co., WV.
19 xii.John Lonely Dillon was born 20 Oct 1881 in Nicholas Co., WV, and died 16 Jan 1957. Have been told by family I am Cherokee but nothing on paper. Can anyone help me?
Posted: September 2008
Sandy Richardson
Query: Trying to locate my ancestor Jenny Synder Bowen b in Indiana in 1830 and d in 1909. I was told that she was Cherokee and she may also be part of another tribe. If anyone has any information on her please send.
Posted: September 2008
Gregory Abril
Query: My Great great great grandmothers name was Ada Belle Sullivan who was born in 1906 in Oklahoma. She was full-blooded Cherokee indian, but I dont know where to look to find the information that I need in order to register with the Cherokee nation, please help me if at all possible!
Posted: September 2008
Tina Sampson
Query: Weatherford, Elisha b. Jan. 1, 1879 d. May 18, 1949 Footstone: EW
This person is my great grandpa he is buried in hopewell cemetary in bowie texas my father’s mother is his daughter cora louise husband and she has had 5 children which they live in oklahoma and there are still family members that still live around bowie
Posted: September 2008
Lisa Hardison
Query: Hello there, my query is in reference to my Great Grandfather (Edward Swanson Durham born 5/15/1888)& Great Great Grandmother (Mary Jane Durham ~ her married name). The story goes that the child who’s parents died while on The Trail of Tears was Grandpa Durhams Mother, she was adopted by white people. I’m not sure what her Indian name was. This was in or around Savannah, TN. If ANYONE knows of any information would you please contact me, through the email address provided?!!
Posted: September 2008
Juliana Morgan
Query: My grandmother Refa McAbee, born 1918 in Godebo, Oklahoma, claimed to be part Cherokee. Her father was Angus McAbee born in Atwood, Oklahoma. We have no idea if this is true. If any one can help, I would deeply appreciate it.
Posted: September 2008
Ggrandaughter of IsabelleElizabethWooten
Query: I am the great granddaughter of Isabelle Elizabeth Wooten Lutz. Her father was William Wooten. Her mother was Sibba Black. Isabelle was born in Ash Co NC.Her parents migrated to Missouri by wagon train. Anyone know of this couple?
Posted: September 2008
Marshall
Query: Annie PRUITT WELCH. Live in Alabama. Possibly Elmore County. She was born around 1860.
Posted: September 2008
Tiffany Potter
Query: I’m searching for information on my great great grandfather. He was Chief Benjamin Fowler of a Cherokee Tribe. I’m assuming from the earlier 1800’s. I know he was from PA somewhere. His daughter was Minnie Mae who was born in 1890. She married Charles Henry Potter. They moved to Central NY. If anyone could help me find information on my family, I would really appreciate it.
Posted: September 2008
Linda Brown
Query: My great grandmother on my mother’s side of family was supposed to be Cherokee. Her name was Lena Luttrell. Married name was Harvey. Knoxville, Tn. area. Any information is appreciated.
Posted: September 2008
Mandi Kirk
Query: I am looking for information on my grgrgrgr grandfather. Chief Henry of the Cherokee tribe. He roamed from Georgia to OK and TX. He married a white girl with the last name Tamplin. Any info that would be great!
Posted: September 2008
Cheryl Pettingill
Query: My great grandfather was a full blooded Cherokee Indian named Benjamin Fowler. He had a daughter, my grandmother, named Minnie May Fowler. She married Charles Potter. Does anyone have any information about him?
Posted: September 2008
Barbara Keen Sharick
Query: Looking for info on Nancy HAMILTON who married William KING in or around what is now Pikeville Kentucky. Had daughter named Nancy KING who married James Madison KEEN and resided in Roan County West Virginia. Nancy HAMILTON was said to be of American Indian heritage. Nancy KING died in 1920 in Roan County WV.
Posted: September 2008
Chuck Mushett
Query: Seeking ancestry information regarding Anna Belle HUNTER, born in Texas, died in Arkansas, and her husband Austin Andrew COLLINS, born in Georgia and died in Texas. They had a daughter Ella Kate COLLINS.
Posted: September 2008
Christine Benn
Query: My dad’s great grandmother was Ellen Carter Ebe her husband’s name was Sofer Ebe. I’m looking for information in regards to above family members.
Posted: September 2008
T. McCombs
Query: I am looking for information on two family names McCombs (Sidney McCombs or Forest McCombs) and Rodgers (Rogers). Both are names from my father’s parents. I know there is Cherokee very close in the family line, but don’t have much info. Have been told that my grandmother’s (Mattie F. Rogers) mother was half or quarter. Not sure about the McCombs, have heard somewhere there’s Cherokee in the line too. Both names would be in North Carolina. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION I WOULD REALLY LIKE TO KNOW.
Posted: September 2008
Joyce Webb
Query: I am searching for in on my grandmother Mattie Castleman Pitcox. She was bor abt 1887 in Either Texas or Oklahoma and is thought to be half indian. Mattie lived around the Menard, Tx area. Also, I am seeking information on Mack Durant Webb born abt 1875. Mack married Elsie A Keith abt 1899 in Menard, Texas. Any info would be appreciated.
Posted: September 2008
Carol
Query: Looking for information regarding Decena or Desena LOCKHART and her brother David C. LOCKHART. David was born in Georgia between 1815 to 1830.
Posted: September 2008
Donna King
Query: I am looking for my Cherokee relatives. My great grandfather was named George Barnes. He and my great grandmother (Laura Singleton) had a child together (my grandmother, named Trula) but were not allowed to be married. At the time of this they were residing in Grainger County, TN. If you can help me in any way, please contact me.
Posted: September 2008
Nelda
Query: Anyone a descendent of my ancester Rose Bud daughter of Dear Hunter? I have information and would like more. My ancestors went from NC to Texas to Oklahoma.
Posted: September 2008
Stephani Mock
Query: Trying to find out about Harrelson’s in Alabama, Gomillion’s and Mock’s. My two great grandmother’s were Harrelson’s and full blooded Cherokee but the records were lost in a hospital fire. If anyone knows anything pls feel free to give me any info.
Posted: September 2008
Sheila Moore
Query: I am looking for my grandfather, Ludie Larkin Howard’s mother. All I know is that she was full blooded Cherokee indian and I think her name was Victoria (not sure about that). Any help I could get would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2008
Norman Clark
Query: I’m told my Cherokee ancestry is linked to a Chief Rogers. He had two daughters. One married a man by the name of Ansley. When she died (perhaps in child birth) Ansley married the other daughter. They had a daughter which they named Bessy Mae who later married a man named James Evert Reynolds. James and Bessie Reynolds were my grandparents from my mothers side. I am interested in establishing ties with my long lost Native American relatives and passing this on to my children to share with my grandchildren. How can I verify my connection with the Cherokee people?
Posted: September 2008
Vee
Query: Looking for my grandfathers’s family. Native American Cherokee descent. Alton Rodallas BRINSON, born in Bladen County, NC, May 17, 1902. Son of Rufus R. BRINSON and Larrow (Laura) Rogers Brinson. Married to Annie Victoria Rogers Brinson, they lived in Stanly County, NC.
Posted: September 2008
Shawn Thompson
Query: I am searching for my birth father Alfred Eugene Thompson a Cherokee from the Oklahoma or Arkansas area. He and my mother Nancy was moving to Oklahoma when he came up missing. I have never seen him or had any contact with him my mother would never tell me much about him but the rest of the family did and said he is a nice man. Gene has some spider tattoos on his hands and some names I do not remember. I am trying to learn of the rest of my family since my mother passed away a few years ago. I am not shur but Genes mother may have been somthing like Gieneveve I have heard this name before and not shur but I think it was my gradmothers name. I would love any help finding my family I am 43 now and have 4 kids of my own. I would love for them to meet the rest of there Cherokee family.
Posted: September 2008
Lisa K
Query: My great grandmother was Estella Lybarger. She married Charles Schastean/Schasteen. They had 4 children, 3 boys 1 girl – Samuel, Frank, John, Mable. My great grandmother was 1/2 Cherokee. Anyone with any knowledge of these family members would be so great.
Posted: September 2008
Audrey Lowry
Query: My grandmother didn’t discuss her family much what I do know is her mothers name was Talitha May married Rick Hammers an Irishman had twelve to thirteen children, Talitha died when my grandmother was very young she was raised by her sisters my grandmothers name was Ruby Ellen Hammers born 1/14/23 she died in 1997 she claimed her mother was full blooded Cherokee. If theres anyway I could found out if this is true I would be elated.
Posted: September 2008
Sam Campbell
Query: Looking for ancestors of Jenny Mash who married Sam Campbell 26 March 1902 Ashe County, N.C. Jenny Mash’s father was dead at the time & her mother {Fanny Mash}, was listed as parent on the marriage license. Any information on this Mash family would be greatly appreciated!
Posted: September 2008
Shawn Thompson
Query: I am looking for my birth father Alfred Eugene Thompson. My mother told me he is a Cherokee and from Oklahoma or Arkansas area. I know of some of the tattoos he has and want more than anything to meet the rest of my family. My mother passed away a few years ago and never told me much about him except we look and act a lot alike. Which isnt all bad everyone tells me that Gene was a real nice guy. I do have limited info on Gene and do know that some of the tattoos are of spiders or webs on his hands please help me if you can. Gene met my mother in van wert ohio and they were going to move to Oklahoma when he came up missing.
Posted: September 2008
J Dixon
Query: I’m looking for info on a name Alonzo Grinnip, born in Oklahoma around 1870’s. This is my great-great grandfather, who married Polly Jane Matney, born in the 1870’s in Mo.I’m told that Alonzo went by the name White Cloud and is Cherokee and Polly was half Cherokee, Thank you for your time.
Posted: September 2008
Sarah
Query: My birth grandfather’s name is Henry C. Brooks and Wife’s name is Willie Mae. There son’s name is George Edward Brooks. I don’t communicate with them but I do know that Henry has Cherokke blood. I am trying to proove that he is connected with someone on the Rolls. Could someone help me?
Posted: September 2008
Bobbie Barnhart
Query: Mary Mayfield born in 1805, 1938 movement hid in TN, husband unknown or if was widowed, 2 children in 1938 and pregnant, older son about 13, sarah 2 or 3, and birth in 1938 William, settled in Cocke Co. around Fowlers Grove area, Sarah married or took name of Gillet and had son William Noah Gillet. Would like information on Mary whom was to have been native american?
Posted: September 2008
Pat East Jones
Query: My Grandfater Indian name was Butler East and lived with the Cherokee in S.C. His Grandson Francis Marion East filed a claim 1908. I just want to know of records on Harvey Butler East, Daniel East or Steven East. It has been told that Butler East was never on US census because he always lived with the cherokee. If you could plese help it would complete my family genealogy.
Posted: September 2008
T. Stevenson
Query: Information about my deceased father-Charles Floyd Stevenson, born 11/24/1924 in Texas (Dallas area I think). Mother was Cherokee Indian, and the only information I have is that his maternal grandfather’s first name was Odd. The last name is uncertain- possibily Hennsey, or something similar. His grandfather lived in OK.
Posted: September 2008
Sharon Underwood
Query: I am looking for information on my Great grandmother Naomi Bickel she was possibly 3/4 Cherokee indian. She was born May 13, 1855 and died February 5, 1925 her father Arthur Binkel. She married Frank Calvin Johnson. She was Possibly born in Kansas and died in Guthrie Oklahoma.
Posted: September 2008
Denise Eagan
Query: My greatgrandfather was a shopowner in Flagstaff area in early 1900’s. (Cherokee) He transported mining goods to Anita mines. Any one with any more info? My mom is 82 and trying to find family history.
Posted: September 2008
Rebecca
Query: Is there any Cherokee connection to the Akers families in Floyd Co. VA or Franklin Co. VA.? I am especially interested in those connected to William Akers IV and his wife Polly Blackburn.
Posted: September 2008
Sandi Young
Query: I am trying to find out if my great grandmother Jenny Glenn-Bates is on the Cherokee Rolls somewhere. Tillman Bates paid $25 or $35 to marry her in Union, Kentucky or so the family story goes. She was Cherokee indian and he had to pay for her. There were on the Trail of Tears and Tillman died in Mayflower, Arkansas. Any help would be great.
Posted: September 2008
Wendy Flynn
Query: I am searching for information on my GGGGrandmother, Elizabeth J. CARTER. I believe she is a native of North Carolina and was born around 1830? She and 3 of her family memebers traveled from NC, to TN and then to St. Louis, MO where she married my GGGGrandfater, William A. Evans in 1852. They later moved to Illinois and had 11 children. I have been told that Elizabeth was a full blooded Cherokee, but I can’t find any information on her. I would appreciate any information anyone could provide.
Posted: September 2008
Loyce Hamilton
Query: I am trying to find my great great-grandmother Sarah Ann Jenkins who was a full blood Cherokee Indidan. She was born about 1835 in Virginia. She may have lived in Wetzel, Virginia as a child. She married a man with the last name Moody and they had my great grandmother Pricilla (Silla, Scilla, Lucilla) Moody, born in Virginia, who married Charles H. (Charley) Garrett, who was also born in Virginia. They had my grandmother Martha Garrett, born in Alabama, who married my grandfather Owen Rhodes, who was born in Meridian Mississippi. I want to find my great grandfather Moody and any additonal children he had with Sarah Ann Jenkins.
Posted: September 2008
Shirley Stephens
Query: I am looking for any information on a Cherokee woman, named Salina Brightstar. I guess they changed her name to Savannah Parker. Her tribe was sent to Oklahoma. She was born sometime between 1845- 1850. She was full blooded Cherokee. She was blind. She married Jacob Paulk. Any help would be appreciated.
Posted: September 2008
T. Powell
Query: Worley Family: I am looking for William Worley B: 1806, married Zipha Miller; any ancestor info is much appreciated. Also Elijah Hood B: 1786 & wife Patsy Browning Drake B: 1798, my records show their children were 1/2 Cherokee.
Posted: September 2008
Bill Corley
Query: Can anyone provide information regarding a possible marriage of one of my grandfathers to a Cherokee Indian lady. Wish I had more details. My tree include Corley’s Mooneys, Holimans, Nixs, Poes, Matthews, Kilmer……all from AR, MS, AL and TN.
Posted: September 2008
Joann
Query: I am looking for anyone who has information on Terrance w Pyle Sr. He was a member of a tribe I am not sure what tribe he belong to, he was born on a reservation in AZ on 10/12/1945 or 1942 he was adopted at a early age. I am trying to get the proof he was a memeber to a tribe. He past away in 2000 he lived in Feasterville PA. Anyone with information please email me.
Posted: September 2008
Carol Heinlein
Query: I have been searching for any information on my grandfather, Santee Augusta Warnick, born Oct.25, 1875, died Nov. 21, 1953 in Baltimore, Md.
Posted: September 2008
Gloria Stewart
Query: I am searching for info on my Birth Mother. Her name was EDNA and she was born in the summer of 1925. She was of Irish and Cherokee Indian decent. She had dark wavy hair, hazel eyes with very long eyelashes and a very good posture. Her mother died when she was 5 and hr father died when she was 11. She was raised by her maternal grandmother on a farm near a big city somewhere in Ohio. Edna was born in a Midwestern state. I was told the EVANS was a family name. This may have been her grandmothers last name. Also, her great-great grandmother was full blood Cherokee Indian. No Cherokee names known. All I know is Irish & Cherokee married somewhere along the line. Edna liked to read and sew and did not like sports much. She lived in Miami, FL from 1942 through 1947. I was born in 1945 in Miami, FL. Edna only had a 7th grade education and worked as a bar maid, waitress, babysitter, housekeeper and elevator operator while in Miami, FL. She was married (not to my BFather) shortly after she placed me for adoption in 1946. Was said to have moved back to her home state after my adoption was final in 1947. Does anyone know of her?
Posted: September 2008
Stefanie Maronen (Powell)
Query: Looking to find out more about Sarah R. Baxter Watson who was married to John Watson and had a daughter named Frances Elmina Watson. I am also searching for more of my Cherokee history.
Posted: September 2008
Donna R Schwartz
Query: Hazel Ruth Butts ancestry Oconee, South Carolina.
Posted: September 2008
Anna Dudley
Query: Im looking for info on a William Degraw & Marietta Reed, married in the late 1800s. They lived in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. They are buried in Mhoontown Cem. in Ala. She was said to be Cherokee, her mothers name was Chissia Watson, father Robert Reed. There is also a name Kissiah Langston, who may be Chissia’s mother. Im new to this and dont know where to look next. I would love to know if the family story is true. Thank you to anyone who can help.
Posted: September 2008
Laurie
Query: I am looking for info on anyone named Dobbins from the OK res. My grandpa apparently grew up there, we have pictures of him there. I was told he was full blood. I don’t have access to the rolls.
Posted: September 2008
Adrienne Kidwell
Query: Am looking for any info on the Kidwell family Sammy was the great granfather I believe always lived in Ottowa county Oklahoma.
Posted: September 2008
Kelton
Query: I am looking for any information linking Erie Hughes (b. 1884 Indiana married Edward Click) to the Cherokee. I have looked for ANY information on her at all and have found none. I have found her maiden name from a birth record but that’s it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted: September 2008
Tiffany
Query: I am looking for my great grandmothers family, she was full blood Cherokee indian, her name was Minnie Mae Fowler, (her married last name is Potter if that might help) she came from Sullivan county in PA, and was born in 1890…I would really apperciate it if anyone could maybe point me in the right direction.
Posted: September 2008
Shirley J. Gray
Query: Looking for any information of the family of Mary Jane ROGERS and husband Thomas GRAY. They had one son, James Franklin GRAY born in 1869. Only other date I have to go on is the Searcy County AR Census of 1870 stating she was 34 years old borne in AR and he was 48 borne in MO. Mary Jane ROGERS was Cherokee, James Franklin applied for I.T. and was accepted but lost his wife at the same time and did not go. James Franklin also lost his mother Mary Jane at the age of two. Can anyone help me?
Posted: September 2008
