This provides the descendants of Wahmaskie, a Lower Chinook Indian who married James Huckquist, a white man. Using census and vital records, as well as Native American specific records, this research provides several generations of her descendants through her son, Dixie James, who was the only surviving heir.
This document is a communication from the acting commissioner of Indian Affairs, detailing the rolls of certain Indian Tribes in Oregon and Washington in reference to an agreement from August 1851. It contains statement No. 7 from Dixie James of Bay Center, a member of the Lower Chinook Indians, provided to Charles E. McChesney, supervisor of Indian schools, in 1906. This statement is part of the McChesney Rolls, identifying and recognizing enrolled Chinook individuals separately from any reservations. Published as House Document No. 133, 59th Congress, 2nd Session, Dixie’s sworn testimony records his age, heritage, and familial connections, including his parentage.
This document is a communication from the acting commissioner of Indian Affairs, detailing the rolls of certain Indian Tribes in Oregon and Washington in reference to an agreement from August 1851. It contains statement No. 8a from Alexander Pellard, Jr. of Altoona, a member of the Lower Chinook Indians, provided to Charles E. McChesney, supervisor of Indian schools, in 1906. This statement is part of the McChesney Rolls, identifying and recognizing enrolled Chinook individuals separately from any reservations. Published as House Document No. 133, 59th Congress, 2nd Session, Pellard’s sworn testimony records his age, and confirms that the information provided by his sister Adeline (Pellard) James was true in all respects.
This document is a communication from the acting commissioner of Indian Affairs that details the rolls of certain Indian Tribes in Oregon and Washington, specifically in reference to a Treaty made in August 1851 between the Lower Chinook tribe and the United States Government. This treaty was never ratified, and never went into effect. This particular statement, No. 8, is given by Adeline (Pellard) James of Bay Center, a 44-year-old member of the Lower Chinook, to Charles E. McChesney, supervisor of Indian schools, in 1906. In his sworn statement, Adeline provides an account of her Lower Chinook ancestry, mentioning those who were alive during the 1851 treaty, including their descendants and their fates.
The Shoalwater Bay Indian Tribe is located in southwestern Washington State, primarily in Pacific County. Their reservation is situated near the shores of Willapa Bay, a significant estuarine bay on the Pacific Ocean. The closest towns include Tokeland and Raymond. This area is characterized by its coastal environment, including beaches, wetlands, and dense forests, providing a rich natural habitat that has supported the tribe for generations. The Shoalwater Reservation was first established by Presidential Executive Order on September 22, 1866. A 355-acre piece of land was set aside by President Johnson for “miscellaneous Indian purposes.” Includes those Shoalwater Bay tribe members included in both the 1900 census and 1919 unenrolled schedule of Washington Indians.
Annuity Roll, containing the names of surviving members and immediate lineal descendants of deceased members of the Lower Band of Chinook Indians of Washington, entitled to participate in the settlement provided by the Act of August 24, 1912
This document is a communication from the acting commissioner of Indian Affairs, detailing the rolls of certain Indian Tribes in Oregon and Washington in reference to an agreement from August 1851. It contains statement No. 1 from James Huckquist of Bay Center, a member of the Lower Chinook Indians, provided to Charles E. McChesney, supervisor of Indian schools, in 1906. This statement is part of the McChesney Rolls, identifying and recognizing enrolled Chinook individuals separately from any reservations. Published as House Document No. 133, 59th Congress, 2nd Session, Huckquist’s sworn testimony records his age, heritage, and familial connections, including his marriage to Wahmaskie and their surviving son, Dixie James.
This document is a communication from the acting commissioner of Indian Affairs that details the rolls of certain Indian Tribes in Oregon and Washington, specifically in reference to an agreement made in August 1851. This particular statement, No. 10, is given by Samuel Mallet of Bay Center, a 76-year-old member of the Waukikum tribe of Chinook Indians, to Charles E. McChesney, supervisor of Indian schools, in 1906. In his sworn statement, Mallet provides a detailed account of various Lower Chinook Indians who signed the 1851 treaty, including their descendants and their fates.
Post-office address of the Lower Chinook, Kathlamet, Tillamook, and Clatsop Indians (and their heirs) who made treaties with the United States in August 1851.
The Treaty of August 9, 1851, otherwise known as the Tansey Point Treaties of 1851, details an agreement between the United States government and the Lower Band of Chinook Indians. In the treaty, the Chinook cede a significant portion of their land to the United States, with boundaries meticulously defined based on geographical features and previous agreements. However, the Chinook retain certain rights to the land, including occupancy, fishing, grazing, and cranberry harvesting. In exchange for this cession, the United States agrees to provide the Chinook with annual payments of goods and money for a decade. The treaty emphasizes a desire for peace between the parties and includes stipulations for its ratification and implementation.
“Centralia: The First Fifty Years, 1845-1900,” authored by Herndon Smith and published by the Daily Chronicle in 1949, is an accounting of Centralia, Washington history during its formative years. This work captures the essence of the community’s early development, providing a narrative enriched by diverse anecdotes and some pictorial representations.
“Early History of Ferndale and Ten Mile Townships, Whatcom County, Washington,” authored by Chris C. Siegel and published by Cox Brothers & Williams, Inc. in Bellingham, Washington, in 1948, is an account of the early settlement and development of the Ferndale and Ten Mile townships. This book, spanning 110 pages, offers a detailed narrative focusing on the period from the arrival of the first settlers up until the year 1901, which coincides with the end of the author’s residence in the area. The continuation of the history beyond this point was intentionally left for future historians.
A list linking to the current WAGenWeb county websites. WAGenWeb is created by a group of volunteers as part of the USGenWeb Project working together to provide free genealogy websites for genealogical research in every county in Washington State.
This history of Winlock was written in 1951, at the request of the Winlock Community Development Association. The Community Development came into existence as a result of a 21-week study of our community, under the direction of the Bureau of Community Development of the University of Washington, with Professor Dick Poston as our weekly leader and consultant. This history was made into book form by commercial classes of the Winlock High School under the direction of Mrs. Sylvia Haapala.
“The Last Wilderness” by Murray Cromwell Morgan, published in 1955 by Viking Press in New York, is a comprehensive historical account of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. Spanning 275 pages, this book delves into the rich and tumultuous history of the region, offering insights into its pioneering days, the challenges of its lumber ports, and the establishment of Olympic National Park.
“Spokane Story: A Colorful Early History of the Capital City of the Inland Empire” by Lucile Foster Fargo offers readers an evocative journey through the formative years of Spokane, Washington. Published in 1957 by Northwestern Press in Minneapolis, this work seeks to straddle the realms of history and storytelling, presenting a narrative that is neither entirely factual history nor pure fiction. Fargo accepts the challenging task of depicting Spokane’s cultural and developmental evolution from its fur trade beginnings to its emergence as a municipal entity in the early twentieth century.
“History of Blaine Washington, 1884-1959” offers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Blaine, Washington’s rich history and cultural heritage. Published in 1959 to commemorate the diamond jubilee of Blaine, this book captures the essence of a community that has thrived on the principles of peace and cooperation. Situated in Whatcom County, Blaine’s unique geographical location near the Canadian border plays a pivotal role in its identity, an aspect vividly illustrated through the symbol of the International Peace Arch.
“The Young Family of Bristol” by Walter Jorgensen Young is a comprehensive genealogical study tracing the lineage and history of the Young family, primarily focusing on their roots in Bristol and their subsequent spread to various regions in the United States, including Virginia, North Carolina, and Kentucky. Published in 1937, this 55-page manuscript has garnered significant recognition in the field of genealogy and history, evidenced by Young’s accolades from various esteemed societies. Michael Cadet Young (b.1684/1685) emigrated in 1716 from England to what is now Columbia, South Carolina, moving shortly to Brunswick County, Virginia. Descendants and relatives lived in Virginia, Kentucky, New York, Ohio, Washington and elsewhere. Additional family names researched include: Head, Hieatt, Jacoby, Mitchell, Morton, and Price families. This PDF is free to read or download.
This article helps you access the Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrants for free. Following two simple steps, one to search, and the other to browse the actual microfilms, you can quickly find your ancestors Revolutionary War pension record, or Bounty-Land record and download the images. During 1800-1900 the United States issued more than 80,000 pensions and bounty-land-warrants to soldiers of the Revolutionary War, their spouse, or their children. Was your ancestor one of them?
“The Pacific Coast Business Directory is intended to be a triennial publication, which will contain the name and post office address of each merchant, manufacturer, and professional engaged in business in the States and Territories bordering on or in the immediate vicinity of the Pacific Coast, with such information connected with the resources of that section of the country as will best exhibit their variety, character, and extent; together with any other data of general interest that will add to the value of the work as a useful manual of reference.” The above extract from the preface of the first … Read more