Gray
In search of any Gray ancestors of Cherokee descendants in the alabama-georgia territory.
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DOLAN-WATTS NC 1790s
I’ve found that I’m descended from John DOLAN 1723-1802 of Stokes County, NC, who married Sarah WATTS. Was she a daughter of John Watts, the Cherokee trader? Was she half Indian? I’m interested in any and all information about John DOLAN and Sarah WATTS. My 3rd great-grandmother, whose name at marriage is listed as Charity
William Knight / South Carolina
Hey everyone! I’m trying to find information on my Cherokee side of the family. I was told from a young age that I’m 1/4 Cherokee, but since I’m so light people always make fun of me for mentioning it. Unfortunately, my grandpa’s home was burnt by local thieves after he passed away, so any records
Inez Wright Rutledge, Alabama
Hello, I am searching for information on my gg grandmother Inez (Nezzie). She is Cherokee but we are not able to locate any records. I would greatly appreciate assistance. She was born between 1886-1889 . She married Henry Elmer Wright around 1902.They had a few children – Charlie and Flora Wright and lived in Walker,
Ruth “Bettie” Elizabeth Clemons née Clark?
The book Warrior Mountain mentions my great-great aunt Cordelia Riddle née Gray as being full blooded Cherokee, but really she was 1/4 Cherokee. Her grandmother was full blooded Cherokee. It’s a dead end or open ended problem. I can’t find anything definitive. I’d really appreciate any possible help.
John Helton b 1832
Hello, I am searching for information on John Helton born 1832. He appears in Meigs Co., TN in 1849 where he marries Rebecca Gourley. They are on the 1850 Meigs Co. Census. I can’t find any information past 1849. From dna test and cousins on Ancestry I seem to be in the James Eli Helton,
info on greatgrandfather
Looking of info for Hughie Leroy Ferguson born April 1 1895. His father is supposed to be full Cherokee married to a red headed white woman that he killed by drowning and then was lynched. Supposedly from North Carolina. Hughie (known as Lee) was one of 5 children that were adopted. Hughie was adopted by
Proctor Family
I am looking for 3x great grandfather Peter Proctor. What I know: Peter born in 1848 died 1870. 1851 in a census not sure which one, Flint district group 418 Amy Proctor, Youngbird, Celah, Ah-neh and Peter. 1868 Peter married Nancy Peggy Vann same year daughter Hettie is born. Peter was in the Confederate Troops
Lanham from Kanawha, WV
Hello. I don’t know much of my family other than my Grandfather was Norman Paul Hiawatha Lanham. I was told we were part of the Cherokee tribe, but not much else. I know my grandfather’s parents were Ora and Ledius Lanham. I would love to know more about the heritage and lineage.
John Helton b 1832
I am looking for the parents of John Helton b. 1832 possibly in TN, maybe NC. He married Rebecca Gourley in Meigs Co., TN in 1849. He died in 1856 in Missouri. From DNA testing I have several cousins on the Helton side. Most of the cousins I have researched go back to the same
Metis/ Cherokee
I am Metis for SURE through my Dad’s side. I was also told I was Cherokee through my Mom’s…” Clayton”, Dawson possibly. I was ALWAYS told a “story” about one of our Irish ancestors marrying a “Cherokee” woman. It was VERY TABOO at the time. May have been in Canada… Michigan….NOT SURE? I would say
Shatswell family
Hello! I am looking for any information pertaining to the Shatswell family name. I Grew up knowing that I was part Cherokee, and would like to learn more about it so I can teach my son. My family is from Oklahoma, Kansas, and Arkansas. My fathers name was Clyde Lee-Roy Shatswell. Any information would be
Great Grandmother
I would love to know my great grandmother and great grandfathers names, my grandmother died when my mom was 12 years old and if she ever told mom she was to young to remember. Her name Is Sarah Young Kee (Key)Born around 1871 in Tenn. she married William Joesph Kee (Key) Born 1859 maybe in
Hart Family
I am looking for my family linage on my moms side. I know nothing about my mom besides she part native american. Her name is pamela hart of robert and doris hart. Not sure the region but my two gggrandfather was full blood cherokee. And ute on the other side. Cureo texas to colorado.
Confirmation of family tree
My paternal grandfather, Froney Mack Brackett, is listed on Ancestry.com to be a descendant of Lillie (y) Berry Faw Kirkland and Nathan Kirkland. I have wanted to confirm that we have Cherokee in our lineage for some time. Any help would be much appreciated.
Tennessee query
My maternal grandfather, Froney Mack Brackett, has Nathan Kirkland and Lillie (y) Berry Faw Kirkland in our family tree on Ancestry.com. From What I am reading, Nathan’s father was white but his mom was Cherokee. Nathan was also known as Chief Cheesequire Tse Squa Tse Old Bird Kirkland. I am wondering how to confirm this
Great great grandmother
Cordelia Hicks Carver Louisa watts Hickg
I have always been told I am Cherokee, but I am searching the Dawes Roll and cannot find anything. Can anyone help?
Hi everyone! If anyone can help me with some information It would be greatly appreciated! On my moms side my great grandmother was Nina Goforth of Athens TN. Her mother was Gertie Hall also of Athens. My moms maiden name is Dyer, also of east TN. On my dads side, our last name is Sharp
Researching Medcalf (Metcalf) family
My great grandfather was on the Hester Roll Ephraim Metcalf along with his siblings, parents and grandparents. Looking for additional information
Missing pieces of the puzzle
I’m trying to find out my Cherokee heritage. My great great grandmother name was Mazetta or Mazeda or Mazita McDowell. Her father Sid was 50% Cherokee, but there are no records of her Mother. Records show the McDowell’s came from Kentucky to Missouri to Cooper. Any info is greatly appreciated
Looking for Information
I’m looking for any info to confirm family lore as to Mary Elizabeth Green 18 December 1889 Richardsons Cove, Sevier County, Tennessee, USA D: 29 July 1945 Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA Also her husband William Thomas Mitchell B:29 June, 1886 Haywood County, North Carolina, USA D:Dec. 14, 1936 Rosman, Transylvania County North Carolina,
Info on gg grandfather Spartanburg, sc
Looking for information on my great great grandfather, Elisha Williams, born 1824, per census. Lived in Glensprings Spartanburg, SC. Married Nancy Powell (second wife), and had a son, John Williams (my g grandfather). One census listed a father, Stoball Williams, but I can find no information on this person. My great grandfather, John Williams received
Paternal grandmother
Mammie Rice from alabama
Lineage
I was told by my parents that my great grandparents were some of the first white settlers in the North Carolina area and that we had some Cherokee in us. I cannot seem to find records for either of these statements and I have been searching for years. My parents were John and Barbara (Lowe)
Mills genealogy
Mills