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by Stands Tall67 Leave a Comment
Jane D. Jones married Christopher Columbus Prescott abt. 1847 at Short Creek, Jefferson, Al. Jane was born Abt. 1830 and dcd: by 1870, Christopher B: abt., 1823 and dcd. abt. 1905. Lived in Alabama, Arkansas. Children of interest are: Rebecca Melissa and husband Jeptha E. Crossland. Cassandra/Catherine Eliz and husband William Friend Crossland. Latha Lucinda
Looking for parents of Drury Smith born1809. Family story of Cherokee parent or grandparent. Possibly a Nancy Cherokee (née Burden??) and a liaison with James “1/2 indian” Smith 1786-1830 and a James Gypsy Smith 1755-1831. Any family tree type info appreciated. Not looking for anything but the satisfaction of verifying the stories we heard. South
Am trying to locate information on a Burrell Hudson who married Cherokee White Crane, english name Patience Crane. I have a Burrell Vardry Hudson in my tree and the information keeps crossing and trying to figure out if they are the same person. Also any information on Hudson brothers from the Trail of Tears.
Ancestor noted in random genealogies as “Ewa Toyni.” I believe I translated it properly but am not sure. I’m looking for her, desperately. Her father was Henry Rhodes (assimilated, obviously) and had a sister Caroline. Born 1833 in Wilkes County NC and married Pinkney Odom. Many more details but hope this will yield some help/feedback/suggestions
by Rebelgirl73 Leave a Comment
Her name was Mattie Maria Fox, don’t know who her parents were, was born around 1860 in Mississippi. She married my great great grandfather William Newbolt around 1877-1879 in Texas. She was full Cherokee, but always listed herself as white on the census records.
I am looking for any information on my great great grandmother Mary Frances McQueen. She was born in Kentucky on 9/22/1825. She married George Haskell Wicker. I don’t know anything else about her but would love to find out more such as her parents and grandparents, etc.
Supposed to be my husband’s great grand father. Anyone with any info will be appreciated. Would be in Oklahoma area.
I am searching for information about my great grand mother Mary Jane McNew. She was married to Dr. Clarence C Hill. She lived in the Beaucamp, Arkansas area. She and her husband are buried in Walnut Grove Cem., south of Waldron, Ark. Their youngest child, Mary Margrett “Maggie” was my mothers mother. Mary Jane was
Looking for information on Rachel Chambers, daughter of Henry Chambers, not sure if they stayed after removal or if they migrated West. North Carolina, Tennessee area. Late 1700’s to 1800’s.
I am looking for more information on the ancestors of JAMES WILLIAM ERVIN ELGIN born abt 1871 and DELITHA E. SMITH born abt 1876 I believe these are the parents of my great grandmother – FLOSSIE MAY (MAE) ELGIN, born abt 1898 whom I am told was full Cherokee. She married a german man –
I am searching for Cherokee lineage for my gg-grandmother Mary Martin, born 1834 in GA…died in Sallisaw, OK in 1896…Her sons were Richard, Daniel and Thomas Martin….all are listed on the Dawes roll…..Her daughter Easter Julia Martin Duncan Knight was my g-grandmother…Thank you so much for any help.
I am searching for Cherokee lineage for my gg-grandmother Mary Martin, born 1834 in GA…died in Sallisaw, OK in 1896…Her sons were Richard, Daniel and Thomas Martin….all are listed on the Dawes roll…..Her daughter Easter Julia Martin Duncan Knight was my g-grandmother…Thank you so much for any help.
I’ve recently found my grandmother’s grave, and on her grave it has the Seal of Cherokee Nation. However, I cannot find any info regarding her Cherokee lineage. Her name is Bessie Carter b. 07/29/1891 in Springfield Mo. She married Ephram T. Martin, and from that union my grandmother Emily Martin was born. My great grandmother
Looking for information on the Vaughn family from Hawkins & Hancock counties. Same old story how grandmas family came out of the Cherokee nation. Be carful with the spelling. If you add the letter (A) behind the h you will get a whole different line from same area.
I am researching my father’s mother’s family. My great grandmother, Mattie Williams Swan Johnson, gave a brief genealogy of her father’s family. This page in the genealogy was very brief. Beginning with her Mattie Williams Swan Johnson – b. November. 4, 1907- d.March 1997 Charles L. Williams- (her father) b. March 14, 1868 Washington, Ark.
I am looking for Cherokee heritage in my family. My grandmother always said we had it. Cannot trace it back. We have lived in Mitchell County North Carolina for many generations.
by familykeeper Leave a Comment
I am trying to locate information on Amanda R. Watkins (1826-1888). Amanda was of Cherokee descent although I do not know if it was on her mother’s (Sarah Brown) or her father’s (Eli Watkins) side. She married William Tharp. They lived in VA/MD. I have descendant information after her marriage. I believe Amanda (and/or her
My Grandmother was part Cherokee. Her maiden name was Ocie Lowry. She was born in Alabama in 1872 to William Hollis Lowry and Margaret Francis Lowry. She married my Grandfather James Andrew Wilson and lived in Tennessee, Alabama and Texas.
Searching for the Cherokee connection in our family.I am looking for information on William Jasper Crow born 22 February 22 1839 in Georgia.Died 20 July 1923 in Walker Georgia.He and his wife Mary Naomi Reece Crow spent time in Texas where their children were born.This family appears to identify as white but yet I think
I’m searching for somewhere in my family to find my Cherokee roots my grandmother was Lennis Danks of Kentucky her father was John S Danks and mother Mary Anne Dennis I’ve traced a lot of the family back but I’m still looking for some help.
My great grandmother was a full blooded Cherokee, Jurieta Conley married a Puckett, Mary Ann Puckett married a Laurence, Ailsey Downing was Jurieta’s mother, and Anna Harper was a daughter to Ailsey, have no further information but any information would be greatly appreciated, thanks
My father-in-law James Wade is related to Thomas Glass born Cherokee Nation East, Georgia 1744 and died 1819 in Arkansas. I show his wife as Sallie Swofford born 1820 I think something is wrong with the dates I have–son James S Glass was born 1801 in Cherokee North Carolina. The dates I have show the
by jwehunt46@gmail.com Leave a Comment
Connections between the Black, Moon, Cockrell, and Scarlett families…possibly some native American bloodlines in there also..am researching especially Juanita Black who married Warren Alton Raymond.
I just found out I am 1/16 Cherokee. My great grandmother’s name was Catherine McDonough. She married George Dennis and lived in the TEXAS panhandle. Her father, Irish McDonough, married a full blooded Cherokee woman. Catherine’s children were Robert Dennis and George Dennis Jr.; a sister, Mable Ketchum. Harold Dennis. Everyone is dead that might
I have been told that a family member that lived in OHIO back in the day was supposed to have been full blood Cherokee. How can I tell this only from a name? I do not have any old pictures nor do I have the funds to have a DNA of blood test. This was
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