Sarah Levenia DeLoach
Sarah was a full blooded Cherokee born in Tennessee in the mid 1800’s. She was my great grand mother on my fathers side—how can I find out about her linage?
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Trying to find out quantum blood levels
My 3rd great grandfather was Hiram Metcalf from NC. I have found his name on several documents however I am looking for detailed information on him and his parents n kids. This is my dad side of the family and no one is alive to be able to help me. My email is jennifer_l_carver@yahoo.com
Family of Elizabeth Gibson
My 3rd great grandmother was Elizabeth Gibson, a Cherokee lady from District 96, South Carolina. I do not have any information about her family and am hoping someone could lead me to finding it. I have only the following information: b. 1 Jan 1797, District 96, SC m. James Pleasants Bolding 30 Apr 1818 Pendleton,
McCarty
I am researching the McCarty line. I have taken my DNA test from Ancestry.com and confirmed my native american blood line, but can’t complete the link. Charles McCarty 1871-1934 Born in Missouri, lived in Illinois Marcus McCarty 1830-1906 Born in Eddyville, KY wife: Louisa Wood John Lee McCarty (????-1860) Born in VA, died in Indiana
Ga Ho Ga {1730-1790}
I am trying to find out more about Ga Ho Ga, who was born about 1730 in Deer, Newton County, Arkansas and died about 1790 in Rome, Floyd County, Georgia. According to my information she married John Phillip Lightfoot {1725-1780}. My question is does anyone happen to know who were her parents and ancestors?
Brady & Braswell
I am looking at our family history (oral history and family Bibles). Following up on my maternal grandparents who were supposed to be full blood Cherokee. My maternal grandfather was James Madison Brady (11/12/1890 – 2/19/1970), was both in Militia Districts 371, 402, Polecat, Currahee, Habersham county, Georgia. My maternal Grandmother was Mary Francis Braswell
Parent of Serena Woodall
Full name Celia Serena Woodall lived till 1876
Cody lineage
I am trying to find out info on my great great grandparents. Mathey Mellie Cody Street born July 18, 1879-Aug.6, 1922. Her parents Tillman Howard Cody 1835-Sept 20,1905 in Stecoah,NC and Nancy Jane Crisp Cody Dec 1844- Nov 17, 1914 in Oconaluftee, NC. I need all the info on these people . Please help!
Daniel Hensley
Daniel Hensley lived with Cherokee for 17 years before returning to his family.
Mary Eleanor Taylor
Looking for information on Mary Eleanor Taylor; married to Joshua Taylor. Claims on my family tree state Joshua was married to a full blooded cherokee and Mary Taylor was his wife. I can find no evidence to verify that. Dorcas Taylor Holman (her daughter) was also stated to have Indian blood and she married Andrew
Family
Trying to finding family ancestry, seems as thou some things have been altered for whatever reason. Family is from Ideal, Oglethorpe, Montezuma, Macon, Georgia. Was told my great grandmother Essie Ford gilbert Leggett is 50% cherokee, and that either her father Enoch Ford or mother Mattie Hill was 100% cherokee indian. Know there are many
Dorcas Taylor
Am looking for any information on Dorcas Taylor (Holman) my great great grandmother regarding my Cherokee blood.
Howard
My great great great grandfather is John Howard came from Oklahoma black foot tribe.
Pierce family ties to Chief Bowles
In researching our family history we have come across a possible link to Chief Bowles. George Pierce is listed as the son of Hough Pierce and Sophia Bear Hunter who is believed to be the daughter of Bold Hunter ( Chief Bowles ) and Beaver Toter. I haven’t been able to find out for sure
Cherokee Susan Turner 1755-1814 Virginia
I am looking for proof of Cherokee pedigree for Susan Turner 1755-1814, married William Terry 1752-1814. John Self Terry was their son and others have noted that he registered his children as Cherokee Indian. I don’t know where their information came from. Children’s names: Sarah Ann Terry 1798-1870, William S. Terry 1799-1843, Amassa Terry 1800-1844,
Nancy Owen Hutson or Hudson
According to oral family history my great-grandmother, Nancy Owen Hudson (or Hutson) had Indian ancestry. Her birth date was circa 1876 and her father’s name was William Thomas Hutson. He was born in 1844 in South Carolina and died in 1920 in Fanin County, Georgia. She married John Henry Standridge and they lived in various
Ida White Search
I am looking for information on Ida Belle White, Mother Susie and Father John, Grandfather George. Sometime in the 60’s the family was contacted for a possible Indian land grant in the state of Missouri. A few of the areas they have live in were Clay County, Dade County, Salt River Township, Shelbina (Shelby County)
Maude Warneke
I am trying to find out more information regarding my Great Grandmother Maude Warneke and Great Grandfather, Joseph Shepherd. Here is a list of their Roll#’s Joseph Shepherd (Joe) #1931 Maude Shepherd (Maiden name: Warneke) #1931 Residence: Vian, Sequoyah, Oklahoma, USA Any images related to them as well..
Baileys of Pennsylvania / Ohio
I was told by members of my family that my great great grandfather Bailey from Pennsylvania / Ohio was married to a full blood Cherokee women. I was also told a picture of them is somewhere in our family but so far I have been unable to locate it. The Baileys were our great great
Ophelia Doublehead
Marriage to John Hough
Trying to get info about Anna Luara Colbert
I am searching for info about Anna Laura Colbert. She was married to Isham Roberts I do believe and she was full-blood Cherokee as well. If anyone has any info about her If anyone has any info about her it would be greatly appreciated.
Cherokee/Blackfoot family ties
My Grandmother on my fathers side Virginia H. Denham went by Jennie was Cherokee. She was born about 22 January 1882?? and died in 1926. She married O.T. Thomas. He is thought to be Blackfoot. He was born 22 January 1876. Jenny was born in Cave City, Barren County, Kentucky and died in Hoopston, Illinois.
Cummings or Cummins
I am trying to find my Grandmother’s Father. My Grandmother was born in 1936 and her Mother was Catherine Roy (from Scotland) and her Father’s last name was Cummings and he was full-blooded Cherokee. Apparently they never married. My Grandmother was later adopted by her Mother’s new husband. They lived somewhere around St. Louis, Missouri.
1860-1890 Powell
Hi! I’ve been doing my family tree, and its been difficult because I’ve always been told both of my great grandmothers were part/half Cherokee. Both from Alabama. Lilie Knox Powell born 1886, and Gladys Vera (parents were Ed and Sini Ruth) born 1890. I have no idea where to start especially since these are their
Registry inquiry
Lucretia Christie Hicks, Luecrishie Hicks, William Thomas Hicks