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I have been doing some research about my family and found that my Great x4 Grandmother Lucinda Maney Hensley (1803-1898) Was Cherokee. I have found a bit about her parents and grandparents but am hoping to go back farther. Lucinda married William Allison “Black Bill” Hensley and they had a daughter named Elizabeth. Lucinda’s parents
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My 3rd great grandmother is listed under the name Matilda Smith (sometimes Tilda or Tilde). I have read stories of her being a full Cherokee medicine woman. Her daughter, my 2nd great grandmother is Cinderella (listed also as Cynder, Cinder, Ella, Civdulla). I cannot find any records of Matilda’s childhood. The family she is connected
I am looking for birth/death/marriage records for my family. Dorcas/Dorcus Duncan married William Lester in North Carolina. She was born in Georgia and was the daughter of Dorcas Duncan and Trapper Young Charles Duncan… approximate date of birth 1776-1802… was part of the Cherokee Nation East… circa 1836… She had 3 children Dorcus 9died as
my grandmother was Emma hicks,married to Robert queen,wilkes county n.c. can anyone help me with my family tree?
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Lucille Barrett was King Yanabe Yalangway Chief Hagler was an unknown Cherokee – she is whom I an trying to find information on
My 6th GGrandmother is Keziah Elizabeth Brooks (1735-1785), dau. of Littleton Brooks & Elizabeth Wallings. She was married to James Williams. I see many references to her in genealogy sites as half Cherokee and called Princess Floating Cloud. Her son, James Sheridan Sherod Williams, has been verified as a DNA match for me. I’m trying
I was always told that Hannus was Native American (Cherokee) he would be my 2nd great grandfather – Hannus Rush born 1899 in South Carolina- 1963 in Lancaster PA Mother is is Jennie Smokes (born 1877 in south Caroline – 1930 in South Carolina and Father is Andrew Rush (born 1877 in South Carolina-1942 in
by UnitedField Leave a Comment
Seeking a relative named Jane Walker. She was married to Jesse Stephens on 3/21/1840 in Morgan Co, Alabama. Jesse Stephens, son of Willis Stephens Sr. and wife Cynthia Walker. (Jesse is a half bro. of Nicholas Stephens). From family records Jesse died age 30 from pneumonia between 1855 & 1858. Jane Stephens purchased 40 acres
I am looking for information on William Seybert, Born 1793 In Virginia, died 1850 on a wagon train headed west
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I am in search of info on the Dancer family – will be listing deceased names below. I found a possible relative on the Dawes Roll, that are in my family with a different middle name. Beulah Dancer She has a different name from the Dawes Roll, and FindAGrave. I’m not sure if this makes
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I am wondering if you have anymore information on my great-great grandfather, Andrew Hannon who is registered on the Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959 and U.S., Native American Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914. I have his crd # and Dawes’ Rolls #. Don’t want to list them on
I am trying to determine if Sarah Elizabeth Stinnett was in fact a Cherokee Medicine Woman in Yell County Arkansas. She was born 1821 in Yell County and died in 1899 in Yell County. She married John S Walker 24 Aug 1848 in Danville, Yell County. They had ten children.
In search of any Gray ancestors of Cherokee descendants in the alabama-georgia territory.
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
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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
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,
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.
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,
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
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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
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.
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
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
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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
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
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