Census

Condition of the Alabama Indians in 1890

Total Indian Population As Of June 1, 1890 Reservation Indians, not taxed (not counted in the general census): Males…….149 Females….235 Total………384 Indians self-supporting, taxed (counted in the general census): Males…….338 Females….421 Total………759 Grand Total 1,148 The civilized (self-supporting) Indians of Alabama, counted in the general census, number 759, 338 males and 421 females, and are distributed as follows: Autauga County, 116 Escambia County, 173 Mobile County, 4023 other counties with 8 or less in each, 68. The mode of life of these Indians is akin to that of their neighbors of small property. Among them are the descendants of Creek, … Read more

Condition of Tribes by State in 1890

Condition of the Arkansas Indians in 1890 Total                    250 Indians in prisons, not otherwise enumerated        32 Self-supporting Indians, Taxed                            218 The civilized (self-supporting) Indians of Arkansas number 218, 146 males and 72 females, and are distributed as follows: Pulaski County, 47; Sebastian County, 47; other counties with 11 or less in each, 124. The Indians of Arkansas are mostly in a county bordering on the Indian Territory, and in the county containing the state capital.  There are not enough to form a distinctive class. Condition of the Connecticut Indians in 1890 The civilized, (self-supporting) Indians of Connecticut, counted in the … Read more

Condition of the Colorado Indians in 1890

The Southern Utes are the only Indians now residing in Colorado except 107 Indians off the reservation who are citizens and taxed. A treaty made in 1888 is now pending for ratification by Congress, whereby the Southern Utes are to be removed to a new reservation in southeastern Utah, just north of the Navajos. The Southern Utes are composed of 3 bands, the Capote, Moache, and Weeminuche, The Weeminuche Utes have always occupied the south half of the present state of Colorado; they were there 33 years ago. This was the wildest band of the Southern Utes, and it now … Read more

1889 Mdewakanton Sioux Indian Census

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1889 Mdewakanton Sioux Census, of Sioux living in Minnesota. Compiled by Robert B. Henton Special Indian Agent. No information was given as to where exactly they lived.   Sioux Photos

1910 Census of Fort Shaw Industrial Indian School

Girls at the Fort Shaw Indian School

Fort Shaw Industrial Indian Boarding School opened in 1891 in Montana. It was discontinued 30 June 1910, due to declining enrollment. In 1904, it had a famous girls’ basketball team that barnstormed its way to St. Louis playing basketball and performing, and won the “World Championship” at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. This census was requested by the Department of the Interior for a listing of all the Indians enrolled at Fort Shaw Indian School for June 1910 in answer to Circular #448. Key to Relation Father – F    Mother – M Sister – S    Brother – B Aunt … Read more

Reeves 1916 Report

A report by John T. Reeves, Special Supervisor, Indian Service, on need of additional land and school facilities for the Indians living in the state of Mississippi. John R. T. Reeves, a special supervisor for the Indian Service, filed a report on the investigations in 1916. He noted that the Indian children were not allowed to attend white schools and that they refused to attend schools for black children. Reeves summarized the situation: The schools maintained by the State are of the most elementary character and remain in session for a few months only of each year, frequently not over … Read more

1842 Census Roll of Osage Indians

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Submitted by William Armstrong Acting Superintendent, Western Territory, 1842. This census was taken for the purpose of an annuity payment. Census lists a number, name, number of males and females and total numbers.  Males and females are listed as under 10, 10-40, and over 40.

1838 Oneida Indian Census

We, the undersigned Chiefs and Head Men of the Orchard Party of Oneida Indians residing at Green Bay, Wisconsin Territory, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing lists, is a just and true Census and enumeration of the number of persons belonging to said party, that is to say, Fifty-three (53) men, Fifty-two (52) women, and One hundred and one (101) children, making a total of Two hundred and six (206) souls, and that the same was taken by H. S. Baird, U. S. Commissioner, in open council, in our presence, at Duck Creek, on the 15th day of … Read more

Enrollment for Cherokee Census Card D1

Cherokee Census Card 44-0003a

Enrollment for Cherokee Census Card D1 Name: Annie Wicket Type: Parent Sex: Female Name: Charles Wicket Type: Parent Sex: Male Name: Mary E Wicket Type: Doubtful Age: 40 Sex: Female Degree Indian Blood: 1/2 City of Residence: Muskogee NOTE: Transferred to Cherokee Card #7658 by order of Commission January 27, 1902     Enrollment for Cherokee Census Card D2 Name: Cordelia C Ellis Type: Doubtful Age: 38 Sex: Female Degree Indian Blood: 1/4 City of Residence: South Mcalester Name: Hj Smith Type: Parent Sex: Male Name: Mary E Smith Type: Parent Sex: Female NOTE: October 3, 1902 In accordance with … Read more

Indian Census Records Online

The following consist mostly of free resources for finding Native American census records online. We do provide links to the paid subscription websites when there is either added value in their paid version, or when there is not a free version available online.

Indian Census Rolls at the National Archives

These census rolls were usually submitted each year by agents or superintendents in charge of Indian reservations, as required by an act of July 4, 1884 (23 Stat. 98). The data on the rolls vary to some extent, but usually given are the English and/or Indian name of the person, roll number, age or date of birth, sex, and relationship to head of family. Beginning in 1930, the rolls also show the degree of Indian blood, marital status, ward status, place of residence, and sometimes other information. For certain years–including 1935, 1936, 1938, and 1939–only supplemental rolls of additions and … Read more

Bee Family Census Records

Louisa Jane "Elia" Bell Bee Waller Moore

Census records says his (Jasper Bee/Bea) parents are from Indiana Here are the Census reports on his family with his white wife. 1900 Indian Territory now Oklahoma Jasper N. Bea- M. Born Nov 1857 age 42 Born in MO. Both Parents from Indiana, Farmer, married 12 years Hanna E.- F. Born June 1867 age 32 had 6 children only 5 living. Born in Illinois both parents born in Ohio Children Mary H.- F. Born Feb 1890 age 10 Born in Kansas [Willora Bee her half sister was born Oct 1889 in Ok. means both women caring children during same time … Read more

1854 Act of Congress Roll

An Act of Congress of July 31, 1854 (10 Stat 333) Authorized the addition of 88 individuals whose names were omitted by Siler but who were included on the Roll prepared by Mullay.  This roll has been reproduced on roll 12 of National Archives Microfilm publication M685. Names of Eastern Cherokees added to Siler Roll by Act of Congress.  Appropriation of July 1854 ~ Opinion of Attorney General June 1857. Volume–Indian Appropriations–No.11 Page 143-144 There are only 3 pages to this Roll Number Name Remarks Amount 5342 Pickens E. Ellis 54.76 7028 Mahala Hilliam James Kinford Thomas Nancy daughter of … Read more