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Born & raised in East Tn. with the stories of a full blooded Cherokee great grandmother; Rachel Newberry; whom married a scots-irishman named John Long. They’ve lived in North Carolina, Tellico Plains, Tn.,Fannin Co. Ga.& Maryville, Tn. (where she died in 1949 @ age 86). I just want to be a member of The Eastern
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Checking a family story, my grandmother was named Gladys. Her mother was supposedly a Nancy Bird. She was adopted by a man named Isaac Bennington. Her birth certificate lists “Indian territory Oklahoma” as her birth place.
Hi! Family tradition and a regional history book claim that one of our female ancestors was half Cherokee and half Irish. However, Ancestry.com doesn’t have information on her and a 23andme report actually showed no Native American blood in my grandmother. So, I’m trying to find out if the history book is wrong or if
Looking for descendants of Rebecca Brock married to Soloman C Saylor or Elizabeth Brock married to Benjamin Saylor.
Can anyone tell me ancestry for Mary Patterson.
My name is Mark Banks. I am looking for info. on Mourning Dove Banks (1735-1805) full cherokee, who married John Banks Jr. (1740-1803) in 1762 in North Carolina. They settled near Asheville in the 1770’s and she ran a roadhouse from 1774-1788??? Any stories or info. would help !!!
I have been trying to trace my genealogy through the Cooper family in Alabama and South Carolina. Supposed to be connected to Chief Blackfox through marriage. Issac Zack Cooper was married to Nancy Blackfox (Chief Blackfox daughter) have hit a brick wall on info.
My dad has told me some family lore about our ancestors. Apparently, my GGGGGGrandad James Rambo married a Native American by the name of Melitta/Matlida/Melinda Rising Star of Running Star. She got in a lot of trouble with her father for this and he disowned her. They had 9 kids and lived in the GA,
I have a 4th great-grandmother, Charity Adams, who was born in 1783 in either North Carolina or Kentucky. Her father’s name was William Adams, and her mother’s name is unknown. Charity claimed to be an orphan when she married in 1800 to John Bly, and that her guardian was said to be William Stringer, even
John Ross born September 20th 1878 in Arkansas married Ivy Pearl Hise born August 1884 Arkansas. They had a daughter Velma Mae Ross born 1904 Arkansas. She married Jesse Fallis Powell who was born 1896 Cravens OK. There son one of many children is Everett F Powell born 1926 Hartshorn Oklahoma. He married Beatrice Elizabeth
Looking for information on my great grandmother, Mary Martha Berry born in 1849 and died in 1932. Her father was ?Jacob Berry born in 1815 and married ?Ann ?(last name) born in ?1820. This is all the info I have and I’m not really sure of parents names and births. Any info you have would
Growing up we were always told we were part Native American and several years ago I was finally able to trace my line back to my 6th great grandmother Katie Pettit Teague Rogers. (My grandmother’s mom was placed in an orphanage in Fort Smith Arkansas and things were pretty hush hush due to the circumstances
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My family was from TN,Alabama, Arkansas TX, OK and into Washington state. My grandfather Everett F Powell was born in Hartshorn Oklahoma in 1926 to Jesse F Powell born 1896 in Cravens OK. Mother Velma Mae Ross born 1904 in Arkansas. Jesse Powell parents from Wrath TX Jacob Pinkney Powell Cherokee nation and wife Amanda
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Pearl Ivy Heis was married to John Ross. They had a daughter Velma Mae Ross who was born 1904 in Arkansas and died in Washington state. Any information on my family would be helpful.
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Powell family Erath TX, Cravens and Hartshorn Oklahoma, Alabama, and Washington state Yakima. My father is Ricky F Powell born 1953 in Washington. My grandfather is Everett F Powell born 1926 Hartshorn Oklahoma. My great grandfather is Jesse Fallis Powell born 1896 Cravens OK. His father is Jacob Pinkney Powell from Erath TX. And his
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Does anyone have information on Edward (Ned) Leatherwood family. I am following my heritage on my grandmothers side of the family- Harper-McFalls & Leaterwood. Thank you.
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Looking for descendants of Andrew Ross Brother of John Ross, Andrews Son William Coody Ross and his descendants. This is who I like to.
I’m trying to track down some family history on Mahala Huston or Ward. Mahala had a daughter Grace. Grace Ward – born in Kentucky, had Herman Lee Larkins whose father was Charlie Larkins Grace’s mother was Mahala Huston or Ward? maybe born on October 9th and was as told to us Cherokee. The family lived
by Beckyb 4 Comments
I am seeking any information regarding my great-great-grandmother, Cherokee ancestor, Zeruiah Turtlelot. If you can provide any help at all, or refer me to someone else who can help, I would be most grateful. Pertinent information: *Born between 1820 and 1830. Probably 1827-1828. *Believed to have been born in Indiana. Possibly in Knox County. *Married
I don’t know anything! Just found out I’m 1/4 Cherokee on my fathers side. His great grandmother was a smith who was full blooded cherokee. They apparently still own land there. I wanna know anything ! I just found my father 2 weeks ago. My grandmother was Mary Viola Smith. Maybe this isn’t enough info.
I am looking for information as to whether or not my grandmother’s family was in part Cherokee or other tribe of Native Americans. My paternal great-grandmother’s maiden name was Cornelia Florence Chestnut. I was told she may have been full or half blood Cherokee by her daughter, my grandmother. She only had anecdotal based info.
My great grandmother was Mamie Ann Robertson. (who married William Herbert Watkins, born 1905, Ky) I have been told growing up she was 50% Cherokee. She was born in 1907 in Virginia. She never ever talked about her life as a youth and rarely of the past itself. There is no doubt she was Cherokee.
I am looking for any information on my GGGG Grandmother Morning Star, Cherokee Maiden who lived with her people in a village on Little Rock Creek, NC in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. She would have been born in the 1700’s. My GGGG Granddad, David Vance I, born 1788, took Morning Star across the
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Looking for any information about the Russell family from Tahlequah area his mom was Maryjane Blackbear Russell and dad was William Bill Russell.
I’m looking for information on Elizabeth Reed, born 1824 or 1828 in Edgefield Co, SC. Married John Daniel Brackner. It’s said she was a full blooded Cherokee.
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