Chippewa Indians Research

Chippewa (popular adaptation of Ojibway, ‘to roast till puckered up,’ referring, to the puckered seam on their moccasins; from ojib ‘to pucker up,’ ub-way ‘to roast’). One of the largest tribes North of Mexico, whose range was formerly along both shores of Lake Huron and Superior, extending across Minnesota Turtle Mountains, North Dakota. See the Chippewa Tribe

Chippewa Indian Biographies

Bureau of Indian Affairs

Chippewa Indian Cemeteries

Chippewa Indian Census

Chippewa Indian Church Records

Chippewa Indian Court Records

Federal Recognized Tribes

Michigan

Minnesota

Wisconsin

Genealogy Help Pages

Chippewa Indian History

Chippewa Indian Land, Land Allotments and Maps

Index to the L’anse Reservation Allotments

Indian Land Patents

Chippewa Indian  Language

Chippewa Indian Legends

Chippewa Indian Military

Chippewa Indian Newspapers/Obituaries

Other Tribes

The list of tribes and organizations below are not federally recognized. Many of them are state recognized organizations only or working towards federal recognition. We do not have the resources to check the validity of each and every organization and expect that you should before attempting to join or send a monetary contribution. We will provide a listing for any Native American organization or tribe.

Chippewa Indian Reservations

Rolls

1908 Durant Roll
This roll documents 5,644 individuals from the Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinac, Grand Traverse, and Grand River bands, eligible for payments under the treaties of May 27, 1836, and July 31, 1855. To determine eligibility, Special Agent Horace B. Durant conducted a census of all persons living on March 4, 1907, who were either listed on the 1870 roll or descendants of those listed. The Durant Roll is organized alphabetically by surname and further categorized by tribal band. Information on the roll includes the 1870 roll number, Durant roll number, Indian and English names, relationship to the head of household, age, sex, tribal band, residence, and remarks. Durant’s field notes, which guided eligibility determinations, contain genealogical details such as family heads on the 1870 roll, spouses, children, and grandchildren. These notes are indexed by a two-part 1870 census enrollment number: the family number and page number. A supplemental roll lists children born between March 4, 1907, and August 1, 1908.

Schools

Chippewa Indian Surnames

Chippewa Treaties

Suggested Reading

History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan
The History of the Ottawa and Chippewa Indians of Michigan by Andrew J. Blackbird provides a rare and valuable account of the Ottawa and Chippewa nations, as well as personal insights into Blackbird’s own life. Born Mack-aw-de-be-nessy (Black Hawk), Blackbird was the son of an Ottawa Chief and a dedicated public servant. This book delves into the traditional histories of the Ottawa and Chippewa, recounting their origins, significant leaders, and interactions with other tribes. Additionally, Blackbird offers cultural legends and linguistic translations, shedding light on the rich heritage of these indigenous communities in Michigan.

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Collection:
AccessGenealogy. Tribal Genealogy Research: Directory of online resources for specific tribes. Web. 2009-2013.

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