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my family destroyed our records of our native history along with any history. The only thing I have is that her American name was Sara(h?) and my grandparents last name is Smith. I have no idea where to start to be honest with so little information. Any help would be nice or eve. Point me
Mary E Kellogg Sappington, Born 1876, was my great grandmother, and I’m told she was full blood Cherokee but refused the Dawes Roll. I’m wondering if her brothers or sister are on the roll. Melinda Gifford Kellogg was her mother. James Kellogg the father. Siblings Maggie Kellogg, Bill Kellogg, Elias Kellogg.
I’m searching for any information on Cherokee parentage of my great-great-great grandmother Susannah Dial Ashley, born in Virginia about 1822, lived in Greene County, Tennessee most of her life, but listed herself as white in census records, She was at least half Cherokee or more, a housemaid to Henry Feezell and his wife, had a
I’m trying to find out more about my lineage. My grandfather was Walter Alexander Bankston and lived near Huntsville, Alabama in the Walnut Grove community. I was always told that his mother was full Cherokee but I never knew her or was told her given name. There is no birth certificate for him since he
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Looking for proof of my heritage as a native american/cherokee nation. Fathers name was Larry L Smith. Grandparents name Fred Warren Smith and Vernie Smith
I’ve been trying to find my mother side with the Cherokee descent. My Grandfather is the Norris side and Keyes is my grandmother side. I know a few surnames I do know my grandparents married in the area of Cumberland County, Tennessee. they lived in Crossville, Tennessee. John and Elizabeth was divorced when my mother
Attempting to find ancestors with the name Rook.
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Ruth I believe was her first name her last name was McEwen. We were told she was Cherokee and we are trying to determine if this is true. My husband wants to explore this part of his heritage but we have little to go on.
I have traced my family tree back to 1796, Jacob Fast. Born in Rochingham Co, VA in 1796. Married Catherine Springer and migrated to Ohio approximately in 1840. I have been told they were Cherokee Indian but can’t find their names on any of the rolls. I wasn’t to concerned because I have read they
I am looking for a william wedgebear who married a white woman. Please contact
Martha Mcfalls was my great,great grandmother and was married to emit Godsey around the late 1800 lived in tenn. Or Kentucky was told to us she was a member of the eastern band of Cherokee.
I’m trying to find my great-grandmother, Isabel Harper, born in the 1800’s. Her parents were John and Sarah Harper. Her daughter was Rosetta. I believe she lived in Ohio at some point and may have eventually settled in Missouri. My grandmother was told that she was a part of the trail of tears, but I
Looking for information on a Cherokee woman who used the name Molly Atkins. She came from the Virgina-Carolina areas. Died around 1878 while giving birth. Had a daughter named Delia Hannah Campbell Reynolds with a man name George Washington Campbell.
I’m looking for information about Cleo Swanson. Also used the name Cleo Patton. I dint have much information except that she moved to the Dominican Republic from Florida in 1901 as the wife of a spanish merchant. Her family came from North Carolina. Not sure when she got to Florida.
I am looking for any info on William Thomas Brown from Kentucky. I have been told he was cherokee but I can’t find anything on him before his marriage to Mary A. Hilton 1884-1887. If you have any info please email me at lenagarrett08@twc.com.
Louise Wilson 1800s, Laverne Coker 1900s, Conyers 1800s Olanta, South Carolina, Turbeville SC
Looking for Marsh/Renfro history.
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Looking for any link to the tribe. There is a lot of native blood in my line. Grandfather was Howard MOORE, his parents were COOPER,grandmother Dixie Loretta HAMILTON, her mother Ella JENKINS. Native queen on my fathers side 3 generations back although not sure if Cherokee or not. Father was Kenneth E KINGSBURY Jr. Grandfather
Last name Clark
It just said, Sara Gaten Phillips, roll number 177. I found that is a Cherokee Roll Number and on that site it says, Sara Phillips was White, the intermarriage was her claim to a roll number. Also today on the Oklahoma pages about Indian Roll numbers and Intermarriage, it said, if I read it correctly,
I’m looking for info on Jane Rains Cook born in either TN or SC in 1806. She was married to James Cook in TN, but separated from him and left there with her children in 1831. They moved to Indian Camp Creek in Ohio County Ky and she died there in 1868. There are reports
My great great grandmother was full blooded Cherokee, Mamie Armstrong, which is her married name. My grandmother have know record of her maiden name. She was lived in August, Arkansas between 1890-1916 when my great grandmother was born Alberta Armstrong which later married Deer Estes. My maternal grandmother is Ethel Douglas born 11/24/34 to Alberta
I am looking for information regarding Jim Crow Shepherd. I’ve been told he was full blooded cherokee and was possibly a Chief. He is my great great great great great great grandfather. He was supposedly apart of the White River Clan. I am at a loss and haven’t been able to find any information on
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My maiden name is Rekita Lane SATTERWHITE. My Great Great Grandma on my Dad’s (Ricky SATTERWHITE) side: Helen HIGGINS (maiden name) date of birth- 1/13 (unknown year) My Great Great Grandma on my Mom’s (Barbara BROWN) side: Gracie COLTS (maiden name) Gracie TOWNSEND (married name) Gracie EDWARDS (married name) Thank you all in advance for