Mckinney
I am looking for my great-great-grandmothers maiden name as she is Cherokee and this way i can register and get my kids registered too.
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G G grandfather
My great great grandfather was born in 2-4-1847. Apparently lived in Ellijay, GA. He died 3-7-1901. His name was Samuel Jesup Brown. We can not find any information on him at all. It’s like he just appeared. No mother or father. Ancestory says his birthplace is Div 15 Cherokee, GA. Is there a possibility he
Relatives of Cherokee Historian Rachel Caroline Eaton
I am a Native American assistant history professor at Northeastern State University researching and writing about Cherokee historian Rachel Carolina Eaton and seeking to understand experiences of the Cherokee female seminary and Cherokee education in the Tahlequah region. I hope to connect with relatives and community who have direct ties to these histories and seminarians.
Lessie Moon
Looking for any information about Lessie Moon b 3 Oct 1889/90 Obit states Leon County, mother Sarah ‘Sallie” Frances Karl b. 3 Oct 1860 Tennessee m. unknown Moon. Sarah’s my great grandmother and her child Lessie came to the marriage with Sarah to Levi Boswell Newberry, Callahan Co. Texas. lynnfergoaustralia@hotmail.com
Addie Driskell Cole
I saw a post here about Addie Driskell, married a Cole and possibly had a daughter Rosa Florence Cole. Rosa was my great grandmother and I have been looking for ancestor lineage.
Gill Family
Gladys Gill
Engler
Lelia burden
Just what are we? Cherokee ? Blackfoot?Choctaw?
Looking for relatives of Indian heritage was told there were several relatives that have already submitted inquiries as to our family tree so Jack Gossett my cousin already submitted as much information as anyone in our family has and I haven’t seen any results would appreciate it if you would cut the red tape I’ve
Cobble
Im part of the Cobble family unfortunately we are not registered as native americans but have the features of native americans my grandfather and his siblings attended tribal festivities here in oklahoma we have a few pics of him wearing a chiefs headdress. And lots of stories of outrunning the law to avoid being captured
Hi! Thanks for the website!
I am Lauren White from Cherokee County Alabama. I am looking for any family associated with the name of White and Medlin. My grandparents and parents are deceased and they were White and Medlin. Would love to know any history of my family. I’ve been told certain things growing up but would love to know
Dickens to Dragging Canoe
My grandmother’s side of the family has always told me I was part Indian. My research from Anna Dickens, Nina Witherspoon Price, led me to Dragging Canoe. How can I be sure I’m right?
Jesse Chisholm
This man is my 4th great grandfather. Jesse Chisholm Elisha Chism William Jones Chism Norah Belle Chissom William David Johnson My Mother Me I can not find records for William Johnson, he was born in Oklahoma before birth records were required. Jesse is not on the scrolls (his son Jesse with a Creek woman is)
Cherokee Indian Chief
My gggrandfather was an Indian Chief who was hanged for stealing a horse, so the story goes. He lived in either Tennessee or Kentucky. He married a Cherokee woman by the name of Blue Feather. He lived outside but she lived inside a home owned by the last name Reed. She took that name on.
Am i Native American ?
I was told we have Cherokee in my Family my Great uncle Mack Thornhill was Cherokee but my Great Grandfather Isaac and Grandmother Thornhill found him on the trail of tears & raised him as there own But cannot find actual facts to my family having Cherokee Blood can anyone help? My Grandmother was Lydia
Blackwell Family McMinn county Tennessee
Looking for Blackwell family
Heritage
I have been told by my mother and her siblings that my great grandmother was half cherokee and would like to verify. Her father was Morgan Payne born 1847 died 1870.
Looking for info on paternal great grandmother
I am looking for info on my paternal great grand mother. She died when I was very young so I have only a few memories. I know she is Cherokee indian and lived in Cowpens, Spartanburg County, SC. It appears she was born in 1891 and died in 1973. Her son, Oscar Black, was my
Vann family cherokee link?
I am seeking information on a possible link from the family of Lillie D Vann, born in 1904, at Fayetteville, NC ; to the Cherokees. Her father was Neall A Vann, her mother was Sadie Vann.
Knox, Bryant in NC
My Grandmother, Irene Knox Paul, (1923-2010) was Cherokee and I’m trying to trace her family. Her father was a Knox, her mother was Ida L. Bryant (1882-1969).They have always been in NC to the best of my knowledge.
Genealogy of The Maryland/ WV Greenwalt’s
Looking for the genealogy of Myself and family members . This would’ve been in the from Washington Co and Frederick Co MD to the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia on the Eastern Panhandle
Looking for validation of ancestry in Cherokee Tribe
I am researching our family history. I was told that we were part Cherokee. Looking for some validity to this. Apparently, my now deceased grandmother and her daughter use to receive payment from the tribe. My grandmother’s maiden name is Mable Blair, her mother’s name was Mattie Blair or Henderson and now I am hearing
Ida White
I wanted to add to my query that the name my mother found was Ida White and I noticed someone else is asking about the same person. on your site.
Surname White
My mother Beverly Robinson Lazo passed away in 2005. She traced a lot of our ancestors pretty far back. One was supposedly on the Trail of Tears by the surname of White. I would appreciate any information you could give me.
Elsie “Akie” Walkingstick
Elsie “Akie” Walkingstick is my husband’s 3rd Great Grandmother. I am trying to confirm her husband and parents. I have found a possible husband (Conseenee Bushyhead Moytoy), but it is not confirmed. I have also seen a possible father for Bushyhead (Young Dragging Canoe). Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Chief Enola Blackfox
I was doing genealogy research ob familysearch.org. It traced mine back to Chief Enola Blackfox through my great-grandfather, John C Davis.