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Information on Pettyjohn Family
My father George Pettyjohn was born in Dekalb, Texas. His father was John Henry Pettyjohn. He had two sisters Edna and Sena Mae and they lived in Oklahoma. My father was given away when he was 3 years old. He ended up in the same home as his sister Edna in the home of Tom
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Cherokees last name Fuqua, Ingram, Coffee
Looking for information on Adline Fuqua (Lauderdale AL) mother of Mary Ola Fuqua, Mary is the mother of Viola Mary Coffee (AL). Also need information on Adline’s (Addie) parents: John Clark Fuqua (Prince Edwards VA)- spouse of Julia Ann Ingram (VA).
Sarah E. Jenks
I am looking for information on my great, great, great grandmother Sarah E. Jenks, believed to be married to Joseph Long. She was born in 1831, and it has been told in the family that she was full-blooded Cherokee Indian. Her child, Cyrus P. Long and grandchild Sarah Sally Eveline Long were also believed to
Searching for Miller Family
I was wondering how to find information about my 3rd Great Grandma? Evalin/Eva Miller parents unknown married a David Hider Aug 26,1889 Roane, Tennessee. By 1900 she was a widow living in Roane,Tn & took in boarders.They had two children Mary & Gracey.We are of Cherokee descent.
Worley lineage
I am researching Lavonia Beatrice Worley Vest.
Rolla Akers
I am trying to find information on my grandmother that was a full blooded Cherokee. Her name was Rolla Akers. She moved to Missouri after marrying my grandfather, Virgil Penberthy. I am guessing she was probably born anywhere from 1900-1910. She died when my father was young from severe asthma.
Jinsey – Owen County, Kentucky
My 4th great grandmother’s name was Jinsey and she was a Cherokee Indian. Jinsey was captured in a battle and brought to Owenton, Kentucky by General Isaac Shelby (about 1820-1825). I am looking for information about her. Kinsey had a son named William Ware. Karen
Exie Evelyn Buckett mid 1800s
Looking for any info on Exie Evelyn Buckett. She married William Blackmon(man) in southern Alabama in the mid 1800s. She had a daughter Annie L. I know nothing of this woman, her parents, or where she came from. She (Exie) is my great, great, grandmother, and I was told when very young that she was
Blackburn Quinn
My 3rd G-Grandfather< Blackburn Quinn, married a Cherokee woman named Sarah or Sally. They lived in North Carolina, South Carolina and Habersham (White Co) Georgia. They had a son named Blackburn A. Quinn (aka – Bazel A Quinn). I would appreciate any info about Sarah. All I can find is the reference to "Possibly Cherokee".
William C. Hemphill
Looking for family members. Race: Black He was born around 1900 in NC. Died in Maryland. Sisters: Sara Lee (Smith), Fannie, Lou, Addie (Young)
Mary Jane Newman
Born in Henderson NC between 1849-1853 died abut 1880, her spouses name was William Jacob Ledbetter born 8 Jan 1885 in Henderson NC death unknown. I have always been told that she was 100% Indian if anyone has anyway to decipher let me know.
Mary Adeline “Addie” Ledbetter Cogdill
Born 29 Apr 1880 in Henderson NC death 19 Jun 1961 Spartanburg SC. Her spouses name was Adolphus Cordell born 24 Jun 1883 in Madison NC died 29 Jun 1950 Spartanburg SC. I have always been told that she was 100% Indian if anyone has anyway to decipher let me know.
Princess Rebecca Phillips
Married Edmund/Edmond Baker.
Whitecotton
I am doing the genealogy on the Arnold family from Georgia. The individual is Maude Terura Arnold 1883–1979 BIRTH 4 MAR 1883 • Banks County, Georgia DEATH 5 OCT 1979 • Greene County, Georgia. I was told that she was part Cherokee by my family. Her mother was Martha Giles Whitecotton BIRTH 10 JUL 1861
Richard/John Carter
I have been told that my 2nd g.grandfather was part Cherokee. His name was John Carter, b. in AL. According to a g.granddaughter, his father was Richard Carter. One relative has a pic of what is supposed to be one of the descendents, in Indian dress. John was b. abt. 1797. He married Mary Polly
Sarah Jane Higgins
Name Sarah Jane Higgins Birth 20 August 1822 – Greenville County, South Carolina, USA Death 19 July 1905 – Paragould, Greene, Arkansas, USA Sarah Jane Higgins was born on August 20, 1822, in Greenville County, South Carolina. She married Rev. James Monroe Hyde in 1844. They had nine children in 18 years. She died on
Allah Cecille Abzil
I am seeking information about my great-great-great grandmother, Allah Cecille Abzil, who was believed to be a Cherokee. She was born in Virginia in 1773 and died in Madison County Kentucky in 1800. She married Benjamin Franklin Van Winkle who later married Hester Little Flower, also a Cherokee. Allah’s children were Rachel, Allah, Nancy, James,
Looking for my great great Grandparents
My great Grandmother was born Della Mae Gribble and married J Loyd Thomason. She told us growing up that she was half Cherokee, and I’m trying to find out who her parents were. She passed away in 1990, and I have been trying and have failed at finding her parents name or any info on
Surname Cherry
I am looking for any information regarding Cherokee surname “Cherry” Thank you
Frank Larking Genealogy Search
In 2011 my father started a search for his great-grandfather’s lineage. My father died in 2013 and wasn’t able to complete his search so I am here now picking up where he left off. According to my great-grandmother, Leila Larkin(s), her father was Native American and she thought he was Cherokee, possibly only partially. There
Looking for family and information
Looking for family and information on relatives. My great great great grandmother is Charity Ladd born in South Carolina birth date unknown died in 1865. She was the wife to Louis Ladd. She was almost full blooded Cherokee and a direct descendant of the sister of John Ross.
Lidy Gunter
I’m looking for the mother and father of Lidy/Lydia Gunter born 1790 in North Carolina. She married Francis Self in 1804 Tennessee.
Danks and Sanders Cherokee
I’m trying to finish my research on my Danks family history I believe the Cherokee side is on the maternal side I have a lot of information was trying to search for some more.