Depicts the routes taken by each of the five civilized tribes.
The Trail of Tears Roll is the name given by researchers to two different lists, both individually important, which provide an early glimpse into the Cherokees who went west in the early 1830’s. Lending to the confusion is the fact that both lists were created in 1835.
Trail of Tears Participants
Search and read both Trail of Tears roll’s, which provide an early glimpse into the Cherokee participants who were forced west in the early 1830’s.
25th Congress, 3rd Session Senate Report
Don’t overlook the official United States Senate report in your research. While short of names, these letters sorted in order of earliest to latest, provide historical context to the movement of the Cherokee on the Trail of Tears.
- Office Indian Affairs, July 25, 1835
- New Echota, Georgia, May 13, 1837
- Commissioners’ Office, New Echota, May 29, 1837
- Athens, Tennessee, June 6, 1837
- Letter of Samuel H. Gordon
- Office Of Planters’ Bank, Tenn. Athens, June 6, 1837
- Commissioner of Indian Affairs dated July 3, 1837
- New Echota, Georgia, September 27, 1837
Hi, I am trying to locate information on John Pigg. He settled in Overton County Tennessee after leaving the Trail of Tears with his brothers. He married Elizabeth Jones. They lived in or around Hillham, Tennessee. His daughter Margaret Pigg married Carroll Green and they were both buried in the Green Cemetery in Overton County.
Thank you
My name is angela stubblefield. My family is hiding the fact of our indian heritage. Im sick of it. Please help me my fathers grandfather name was dennis herman stubblefield. He married ada maye and lived in burkburnet tx on my mothers side my mothers grandmothers tounge was cut out when she was younger her name was cora stella ballard. And she ended up marrying a john tucker from beaver moutain. Cora had 3 or 4 girls and 2 boys none of th looked alike. Reba hazel tucker is listed as her daughter but reba looms full blooded indian reba my grandma showed me a pic of her grandmither she said she was a medicine woman and she wouldn5 tell me anything else so on both sides i want tbe truth so it will set me free
I am looking for any information on my Grandmother’s side. I have a letter stating my GG Grandmother’s parents and grandparents were on the trail of tears coming from N Carolina. My GG Grandmother was born in Missouri in 1851. Was orphaned at a young age and Grandparents raised her in Eagletown Ok. Her maiden name was Brown and married a Ward and had 3 children and he died and she married his brother Robert Ward. She died in Cleveland county Ok in 1930. In the letter it states the Grandparents were full blood cherokee. She did not get on the rolls because she could not prove she was Cherokee. I cannot find any information on my GG Grandmother’s parents. If anyone has any info I would appreciate it. Thanks
My name is Sherri Crews. I am stuck and request advice/assistance or direction. I am researching my 5th GGM, Ruthe/Ruthy West Taylor.
Born Apr 30, 1766, died on The Trail of Tears March allegedly with Richard ‘Dick’Taylor or in Oklahoma. I do have her on the 1835 Henderson Rolls at Red Clay.
I’m looking for a source to verify her death location, her relationship with Richard Taylor, her tribal connection – anything.
I am descended from her daughter, Anna Taylor (1796-1838).
Any assistance would be deeply appreciated.
Trying to locate ANY information on my Grandmother – Ruthe/Ruthy West Taylor, born Apr 30,1766 in Georgia, died September 9,1838 on The Trail of Tears. I have her on the 1835 Henderson Rolls in Red Clay (TN).
Does anyone have a family connection or any information about her?
Hello im looking for information my grandfather was raised on Indian reservation name was todd
Hi, I’m looking for any information on my 3x great grandmother Hester Frasine born abt 1858 in Louisiana. She married Frank McCullough here in Florida. The story is that she come from one of the tribes in Louisiana, but was disowned by her family for marrying a darker man. Any info helps. Thank you.
Being from Louisiana, she most likely was not Cherokee but Choctaw. I have Choctaw relatives on the Dawes Rolls who originally came from Mississippi and Louisiana.
Hello, I’m trying to trace my family’s roots on my dad’s side past my great-great grandmother. It was said she was a young child who was either orphaned or separated from family during the trail of tears. I believe the slaves that she worked with named her “Malinda” as she did not speak English and did not know her name. She was enslaved by a Franklin County, MO farmer. We believe she was born around 1820 possibly in North Carolina or Kentucky. I’m wondering if there was a list of orphaned children or a list of missing children during the “removal”.
Malinda married Charles Wilson (freedman), had 5 children, was sold with her 5 children (Franklin County, MO), and died in 1873 in St. Louis, MO.
Thanks for any help/direction,
Shontel
There is not, as they did not take a census of the Natives before they left on the trail.
Wow. Thanks for the info Dennis.
Shontel
I’m looking for my great great grandfather David Weaver of the Cherokee nation his Dawes roll #30925?
My great grandmother was
Martha Jane Ross married last name luper..My grandmother was her daughter Evie Luper married last name hooks..My mother was Ima Jean Hooks married name Flowers
My name is LaJeana Ann Flowers married last name Roberts..
Anyone please help me find more information about my great gramma..her tribe was Choctaw maybe cherokee..
Vipgirl11@gmail.com
That’s my personal email..
Please help me
I am researching Polly Ann Rainwater, spouse of William Oscar Fowler. Family stories state that she was Cherokee and participated in the Trail of Tears. I appreciate any information available.
I have several names in my family tree.I am chickasaw and choctaw and I wanted to know if you can help me find out something.My greatgranmother was named Anna Mosely and Anna’s mother was name Sarah Moslely and Sarah’s mother was named was Louisa Hillhouse and Jefferson Hillhouse. Any information is a big help thank you.
Dates would be really helpful to close in on time frames. I put her info in and she is not coming up. Can you provide any closer time frames?
Thank you,
Rhonda
Dates would be really helpful to close in on time frames. I put her info in and she is not coming up. Can you provide any closer time frames?
Thank you,
Rhonda
I have traced a great grandparent relative, who was the cousin of a indian chief of the Montaukett tribe of Long island., NY; He also had tribal lineage with the Shinnecock, and Matinecock tribes, who’re located on Long island., NY
Doing a family genealogy, is how you will find and discover about your native american roots. Should anyone, have a relative from the early 1800’s or mid 1800’s there’s a strong possibility that you and your family have native indian roots.
I have traced one of my great great grandparents, from 1832 on my father’s side. I think my family’s tribe are the Shinnecock tribal nation, of Long island., NY
I have traced my family to the one ( Meigs) who married Chief Ross’s daughter, Jenni .
I’m extremely interested in everything I can find out!
According to history, my family loved the Cherokee and fought for their rights and land.
Hi, I have been tracing my fathers roots and have found that we are connected to the Montauk , and have found Mongotuckees Longknife Sachem of Wyandanch. 1550 -1599 married Quashawan Mohawk tribe of Montauk 1556 – 1600 Child Chief Grand Sachem Wyandanch 1571 – 1659 married 1594 Wuch I Kit Tau But from there you will find all kinds of ancestors with these names and be able to trace backwards. These are my fathers ancestors off his fathers side. Is this any help?
There is no written record of Native Americans before the 17th century… therefor any claim to specific ancestry prior to that period is suspect at the least, fraudulent normally:
https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Mongotucksee-1
Hey Thomas –
I too am a direct descendant of Grand Sachem Wyandanch of the Montaukett tribe of Long Island… if that is who you are related too let me know.. I have all the work up on him… his genealogy is already done in Family Search… he has ties to the Mohawk… and his wife Wichikitaubut is Pequot … granddaughter if Sassacus
Hello! I am curious as I am a “ Feud” Hatfield also , please email me as I would like to chat with you ..
My grandparents were from Arkansas and moved to Oklahoma. Grandmother names was Martha Matilda (Bowman)Owens & grandfathers name was Calvin Lee Owens. Our family has always been told we have Cherokee & Osage Indian in our blood. I had a DNA test done & did not show any. Would like to find out for sure. If anyone has information to help me I would appreciate it.
My GGgrandparents also from Ark moved to Ok. GGgrandmother was Caroline(a) aka Cally Owens. Any connections tp your family? I am un unable to find her. She married James Wesley Smith(native american?) ty
I have been told same. Martha Matilda (Grandma Tildie) and Calvin Owen’s are my Paternal Grandmother’s parents. Her name was Edra Geneva Owen’s O’Donnell. I would so appreciate any help. Edra lived in Stillwater, OK. She passed in 2000.
Thank you in advance for any information.
Sandra O’Donnell
I have been researching a lady named Sarah Harriet Gortney, born 1810 in South Carolina, married Jeffrey Washington Beck in 1830 in Rome, Georgia. He was born in Pendleton, South Carolina. He died in 1860 in Etowah, Cherokee, Georgia from what I could learn. The family of Sarah believe that she died on Jul 3, 1891 on the Penobscot Indian Reservation near Old Town, Maine. They believe she “escaped” the Trail of Tears and fled to Maine. I could find no record of her parents or any siblings she might have had. Do your have any information on her? Would love to hear from you!
Regarding Sarah Harriet Gortney…I did find her parents. Their names are William Gortney and Sherry Ann Burdeshaw. I found out that 2 of Sarah’s children were residing in Illinois during the 1870 Census and wondered if she could have possibly gone to live near them after her husband, Jeffrey W. Beck, passed away in 1860. I am from Maine and the stories of her going to Maine and dying there when at least 2 of her children are in Illinois seems strange to me. I would love to know if anyone has proof that she died on the Penobscot Reservation in Old Town, Maine.
Was Louvenia one of children?
Hi Deanna, I have heard the same about my great (x3) grandmother’s mother, Theresa Ray. she was Cherokee from South Carolina. All the genealogy I have indicates she died in Indian, Penobscot, Maine. I am intent on figuring out how and why that was believed to be the case. I wonder if this was a common place to go. But interested in your anecdote because I had not heard of that phenomenon before.
I have been looking for a long k to my great grandmother Louvenia Beck. We know they come that area and we were always told we came from Sarah
Louvenia married Adolphus Layffete Mayne
im apache
I am looking for any information on Morning Star. David Vance, born 1798, my GGGG Granddad went to NC and brought Morning Star, a Cherokee Indian, back to TN and they had four children. My cousin had said they had a ceremony but the white man would not accept it. I grew up about Morning Star and David Vance and stories about them. But I can not find any information on her. I went to NC and they said they didn’t keep records on the Indians that far back. She lived with her people on Little Rock Creek, NC in the foothills of the Smokey Mountains. If anyone could help me I would appreciate it.
Here is some information to help get you going:
David Vance I
1788–Deceased • LYQQ-LZZ
No Marriage Events
Morning Star
Deceased • LT46-G5T
David Vance II
Birth
1816 Carter, Tennessee, United States
Death
1886 Caney Ridge, Dickenson, Virginia, United States
Looking for descendants of the Bass family Emily Sue America she was on the trail of tears as a child if any information please leave a comment only serious comments please this is no joking matter.
I’m from the Bass family, my relative I believe was Annie Stanley niece of Sarah sturdivant
Hello,
I am looking for information on my great grandma, Nora Mae Gorman. She was born in vermillion county Ill. on March 11 1882 .She also went by Sylvia Gorman. She married Albert Jesse Lanham and had several children including my grandpa (Alfred Andrew Lanham) . When Albert passed away she married a Robert (bob) Reynolds who made her put her children in an orphanage in Ill somewhere .Then she had more children with Reynolds.
My grandpa always said that Nora was born on a Cherokee reservation and that her mother Jane Henshaw was full blooded Cherokee. I know of one sister of Nora who is Jane Hathaway. My grandpa was born in In Indianola Ill. in 1909.He also ran away from the orphanage.When Reynolds passed away my grandpa brought her back to Indiana where he was living, which they both resided till passing.I would love to more about my great grandma and my great great grandma and their Indian names and tribe.
Susan Young,
Hello, I am looking for my great grandmas Cherokee heritage, Her name is Nora Mae Gorman .Also went by Sylvia Gorman. Born March 11 1882 Was told her mother was Jane Henshaw, I know of one sister who is Jane Hathaway. Nora married Albert Jesse Lanham ,They had Alfred Andrew Lanham (my grandpa) and other brothers and sisters. When Albert passed she married a Robert Reynolds who made her put her kids in an orphanage. Then she had children by Reynolds. Grandpa said that his mother was born on a reservation in Illinois in vermillion county, He said that he was born in Indianola Ill. I had been searching and cannot find anything on her or her mother Jane. Would love to know her Indian name and what tribe she is from .
There are no reservations in Illinois unless he is talking about, Illinois in Washington state (Saline Reservation)
Hi , My name is Susan Young,,,,,, My grandpa is Alfred Andrew Lanham , His mother is Nora Mae (Sylvia) Gorman. Grandpa told us that she lived on a reservation in vermillion county Illinois, Cherokee, She had married a Albert Jesse Lanham and then a Robert Reynolds. Her mother I was told was named Jane Henshaw, Gorman , married William Gorman , which he said that jane was full blooded Cherokee my. I know of one sister to Nora who is Jane Hathaway.Please help me find my indian ancestors.
I am trying to find information about one of my relatives who is said to have been assistance to the Cherokee during the Trail of Tears. He would have been named Cox. Perhaps Thomas Mason Cox.
Thank you for any information you may have.
My 4th great grandfather who is believed to be of mixed European and Indigenous ancestry (John Cox) fits this description. Hope to speak sometime.
hello i am trying to trace my family tree , my grandmother told me that my my great grandfather is Stand Watie. Anyone wiling to help me any resources to locate the family tree . I would be so grateful
Looking for information on Mary Amanda Berry born around 1818. Married William Tilley in 1835. Lot’s of family say she was 100% Cherokee but no one knows who her parents were or anything? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!
I’m looking for any info on James Russell Ivie and his Cherokee Heritage. He was born in Georgia in the early 1800s.
HI – I’m looking for Indian heritage in Muskogee Oklahoma. My grandparents were Benjamin and Jesse (Stanfield) Stroud. As we have inherited mineral rights for their land and it is on Indian land, (per the Federal Land Management Bureau), I do believe the trail is there- I am just struggling to find it. My great, great grandparents were John P and Penelope (White) Stroud. Penelope definitely appears to have Native American roots, (found a picture of them on Ancestory). If anyone could provide direction or guidance- it would be most SINCERELY appreciated! Thank you so much!
Looking for information on my great, great grandmother Lucinda Gulliam Father was a suppose to be a Chief on Trail of Tears…
Thank you
Hi my name is Just. Contact me at my daughters email fhess1973@gmail.com and we will look and see what we have.
I am looking for anyone who may have information on John Wesley Green or Susan Pickle Green Lann. My great great grandparents. I am told that John Wesley Green is full blooded Chetokee and Susan Pickle Green Lann is 7/8 Cherokee. I am at a loss at this point. I have a photo of Susan but not on John. Please let me know if you have any information. Thank you.
I’m looking for information about Henry Green and his full blood Cherokee wife, Clara Emma Bear ( Green) I don’t have any info on Henry , except the year he was born and died, and I wonder if he was Cherokee also. They would be my 4th great grandparents.
Susan Jones …I am also a GGGGgrandchild in Oklahoma looking for the same information. I would love to exchange information that is already charted in our files.
Did you find any info? On tribes or Association,? Her son was my 3rd great grandpa. I just found my grandpa Irwins death certificate which states American Indian but I have no other information.
I also belong this family. Did you find anything out?
My mother’s grandfather was James Alfred Green. My mother is still living. James Alfred’s Greens parents were supposed to be John Wesley Green and Susan Pickle Green Lann. My mom’s father told her that his father had two brothers and one half brother who was named Andy Lann. Research shows Andy had one sister named Effaland. Mom said my Papaw (my mom’s dad) told her his grandfather was 3/4 Cherokee and his grandmother was full-blooded Cherokee.
I am looking for any Coley and/or Cannard/Canard/Kinnard, Choctaw from Mississippi. I can share first names as well but all names I have are from when they already had arrived in Indian Territory after the Trail of Tears. Help is certainly appreciated. Yakoke!
I am looking for information on the Canards. David Allen Canard who married a Lyddia Bundy & had a daughter named Sarah J. zCanard who married a James M Clay & had a daughter named Mintie Clay 2 husband was William Forhand lived in Arkansas
Hi, Barbara. Were any of these folks Choctaw or Creek by any chance?
My grandmother was a Kinnaird from Missouri. Descendant of Montgomery. Does that ring a bell?
Thanks, Juanita! Any chance she was Choctaw (or any of her lineage further back)?
Tachel,. I don’t know about Choctaw but I think I they might be Creek.
I think they were Creek. They lived in Arkansas
My great-grandmother was from Virginia and was Cherokee. Her name was Lucianna Glass after she married my great grandfather Edward Glass. They had a son named Henry Glass who married Dorothy Segar and lived in Toledo Ohio. I would love any information that you could give me on Lucianna, including what clan she belonged to. Thanks so much!
My heart is breaking, trying to find my true Indian relation. My 3rd great grandfather, Eugene R. Brown married Ella Winn, she is supposed to be, according to my relatives, half Potawatomi. I have done the ancestry thing, her father was Eli Winn. Her mother was Sobrina Winn. Eli, on records show him as being white. So I dug deeper. Sobrina’s maiden name was Hendricks. Now, I have family photos of my 2nd and 3rd great grandmothers, and yes they do resemble Indian. The rest of the Browns shunned Eugene because he married an Indian. Talk was one of my Great Grandfathers was full blooded Potawatomi, and he died on the trail of courage and is buried in an unmarked grave somewhere. Is it possible, Sobrina was adopted so she wasn’t forced on the trail? I’m stumped, and will talk with my Fulton county, Indiana historian.
In Oklahoma in search of any information on my 5th great grandmother, Co-Sho-Hock-Ty (possibly Jefferson), my 5th great grandfather, Ibah-Fon-Quah-Tubby Perry (Choctaw ball player for old nation), my 4th great Chickasaw grandmother, Fuletike, and my 4th great Chickasaw grandfather, King/Chief Schicktokike also known as Lewis/Luis Johnson, his father was Solomon Johnson.
In search of Cornelius Hart information. Born 1789??? Died before 1840. Wife Elsa or Elsie Beams , Robuck, Hart, Walker. Said to be a wife man and one of the first settlers of Indian Territory Choctaw County. Their son was my 5 th great grandfather. It is said the he died when his horse got spooked while he was working for the government making a delivery. I can’t find anything about his family or where he comes from. Can anyone help?
Hi, not sure if you are still looking for this information or not, but here is what I find on your family, who happens to be related to my husbands family. Hopefully, this is the correct info.
Good luck,
Rhonda
Name
Elsie Little Blue Hen Beams
Sex
Female
Birth
October 1800
Yazoo, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States
Death
1865
Doaksville, Choctaw, Oklahoma, United States
Burial
1865
Hart- Walker Cemetery, Soper, Choctaw, Oklahoma, United States
Birth Name
Ailsey ” Alice” Beams
Birth Name
Ailsey ( Alice) Beams
Birth Name
Elsie Little Blue Hen Beams
Ezekial Roebuck
1800–1832 • L6L7-TX5
Elsie Little Blue Hen Beams
1800–1865 • LWYX-1B6
Marriage: 1815
, Yazoo, Mississippi
William G. Roebuck
1820–1885 • LH34-P9S
• • Benjamin Franklin Roebuck
1822–1886 • KP3R-LH6
• • Anna Roebuck
1830–Deceased • MBRB-N83
William T Beams
1780–1831 • KVG3-686
Hettie Folsom
1782–1831 • L6L7-Y7D
Marriage: 1799
Yazoo, Neshoba, Mississippi, United States
1. Elsie Little Blue Hen Beams
1800–1865 • LWYX-1B6
• • Jensie Beams
1820–Deceased • 9F3B-G2B
• • Unknown Beams
Deceased • LJRK-MB9
• • Unknown Beams
Deceased • LJRK-SYF
Cornelius Hart
1812 – 1840 • MBRB-HJS
Name
Cornelius Hart
Sex
Male
Birth
Abt 1812
Oklahoma
Cornelius Hart
1812–1840 • MBRB-HJS
Elsie Little Blue Hen Beams
1800–1865 • LWYX-1B6
Ezekial Roebuck
1800 – 1832 • L6L7-TX5
Name
Ezekial Roebuck
Sex
Male
Birth
1800
Honey Island, Humphreys, Mississippi, United States
Christening
Add
Death
1832
Quachita River, Trail of Tears, Arkansas, United States
Alternate Name
Birth Name
Ezekial Honey King Roebuck
Birth Name
Ezekial Honey King Roebuck
Ezekial Roebuck
1800–1832 • L6L7-TX5
Elsie Little Blue Hen Beams
1800–1865 • LWYX-1B6
Marriage: 1815
, Yazoo, Mississippi
William G. Roebuck
1820–1885 • LH34-P9S
Benjamin Franklin Roebuck
1822–1886 • KP3R-LH6
Anna Roebuck
1830–Deceased • MBRB-N83
Ezekiel Roebuck
1755–1830 • KN8G-6SW
Choctaw Women
1780–Deceased • LHG8-LK9
No Marriage Events
Ezekial Roebuck
1800–1832 • L6L7-TX5
Just scrolled down the names above. My family is directly related to the beams family. Trying to track down any kin still alive on reservations.
I just want to know more about little blue hen.
My mother is Melanie beams daughter of James w beams
I’ve been trying to find information on my GREAT grandmother who was named Mossie Dever/Deavers. We were told all the time of growing up that she was full blood Osage! I was also told that my grandfather was half Cherokee! Any and all information would be very appreciated! Thank you!
Roebuck from Mississippi/Georgia or South Carolina?
I’m looking for any info on ida paschal born around 1835-1840
I been told on my father’s father side. Have native American Indian. I have built a family geneanolgy / tree. To try and locate any possible native American Indian. My grandfathers last name was Roberts.
His mothers last name was crose.
May you help me locate? Please?
As well, I been told on my mother’s mom and dad side. Both have native American Indian. I already located the native American Indian on her father side. But I’m having trouble locating native American Indian on her mother side.
3 names to place the name. Erwin, Lynn, and sokeland.
Appreciate your help.
I have always been told that my great Grandmother was full blood Cherokee. I have been trying to find out more information on her but I have come to a block. Her name was Sarah Elizabeth Sanders Boling , born in 1853 died in 1923. Father listed as Milton White Sanders and Mother and 1st wife of Milton was Sarah Sallie Richards born 1814 died 1850. They were originally from NC and moved to Kentucky. Odd thing is Sarah Elizabeth is listed as being born in 1853 which is 3 years after her listed mother who is said to have died in 1850. Please help me if possible. We have been told that Sarah Elizabeth was adopted and took on the name Sanders. This could explain a lot. Also, I caneed not find parents for Sarah Sallie Richards.
Hi,
Is this the information that you were looking for by chance?
Sarah Sallie Richards parents and siblings:
Thomas Richards
1778–1850 • LC26-P4Q
Malinda Marlow
1779–1853 • LJ5M-3WS
No Marriage Events
Elizabeth Malinda Richards
1799–1895 • LC2D-DTC
William Richards
1807–1854 • L2RP-CTY
William Richards
1807–Deceased • MCTR-1ZL
Thomas Richards
1810–1881 • KL7H-BR5
Sarah Sallie Richards
1814–1850 • LC2Q-9VF
Thomas’ parents and siblings:
Parents and Siblings
Caesar Richards
1740–1813 • K6MY-D16
Priscilla Downes
1759–1822 • K63J-HV6
Marriage: about 1773
Maryland, United States
Mary Richards
1774–1854 • LHX9-3VW
James H. Richards
1776–Deceased • MTRZ-7NW
Thomas Richards
1778–1850 • LC26-P4Q
Ann Richards
1779–Deceased • 9KF6-GC6
Leonard Ranson Richards
1784–1794 • MTR9-GK1
Richard B. Richards
1785–Deceased • 9KF6-GDS
Leonard Ramsey Richards
1794–1830 • LZ68-56J
Sarah Richards
1794–Deceased • LC2N-9BF
Gabriel Richards
Malinda’s parents/siblings:
Richard Marlow
1737–1822 • LHQS-2R6
Lydia Lelia Berry
1739–1820 • LHT3-NGL
Marriage: 1764
Maryland, United States
Amelia Marlow
1762–Deceased • 2BLB-S98
John William Marlow
1765–1817 • LTNN-MYC
William Berry Marlow
1767–1850 • LMWP-BLS
Samuel Marlow
1773–1865 • LHX9-SB7
Malinda Marlow
1779–1853 • LJ5M-3WS
My families last name is Cornelius. There are 25 people listed at least two of which are family matches. How do you get family information on those listed.
My last known relative is Cyrenius (Cyrus) Cornelius. Born in Tennesse. Parents are from North Carolina. Born 1827 (about) first wife was name Margaret.
If anyone has any knowledge of him please let me know. We live according to census with other families also on the Henderson rolls for the next 70 years.
My grandfather’s Benjamin Wilbure Cox mother was full blooded Cherroke Indian! I don’t know her name and I don’t know the name of my great-grandfather, her husband! I believe my grandfather may have been born in lower eastern Missouri! Where can I start to find information about her! Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! My grandfather was an railroad engineer and lived his life out in possibly Missouri and finally in Arkansas! He married Bessie May (Wilson) Cox. 6 kids! My mom’s name is Vonnia Della Cox deceased 1930-2017! Thank you in advance!
I have Cox in my family line out of Sussex NJ the man did a whole web page of his own on Cox and other Sussex County Families and includes evne more –Jeff Cox of hansmansgarage@gmail.com he is always looking for Cox descendents and am sure would be glad to hear form u glad I found this sight up late bored – looking for grave from a native ancestor who was separated from her family when made to go west to Oklahoma – Boteida unsure of spelling – was married to Deliverance Adams – both english and native storeis on web – burined in papers somewhere – this is all tonight b ecause checked facebook before going to bed and got a like from a Donna Youngblood from Oklahoma – from my genealogical research know a lot of names of settlers in NJ ended up attached to native Delawares that were then move – recall in looking for my one grandfather graves on find a grave of Ramseys – old name in NJ – since Cox an old old name there, in my Adams family line, I would start there and go backwards – the old version of find a grave easier to use to scroll through various cemeteries – u can emal me anytime : nancyparker940@yahoo.com amazed at what they have on this site – other missing natives in my family and my husbands, busy with stuff that has to be done but know that I will be back here when I can get all my paper on gen. out to look at good luck Wilson is also a name from western NJ geneal. and eastern PA – where I am orig.from
Hi,
Is this the Benjamin Wilbur Cox 91901-1978) that you are referring to?
Benjamin Wilbur Cox
13 December 1901 – 14 February 1978 • LBCF-D96
Benjamin Wilbur Cox
Sex
Male
Birth
13 December 1901
Puxico, Stoddard, Missouri, United States
Christening
Add
Death
14 February 1978
Burial
Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland, Craighead, Arkansas, United States
1910
Brookland, Craighead, Arkansas, United States
1920
Brookland, Craighead, Arkansas, United States
Parents/siblings:
Benjamin Wilbur Cox
1901–1978 • LBCF-D96
Parents and Siblings
Thomas Piety Cox
1865–1923 • 94YM-R8C
Nancy M.
1868–1912 • LBCD-29X
Marriage: about 1889
William Paten Cox
1896–1977 • LBCF-N93
Benjamin Wilbur Cox
1901–1978 • LBCF-D96
Dicy L. Cox
1905–Deceased • LBCF-2SJ
His father:
Thomas Piety Cox
22 July 1865 – 15 March 1923 • 94YM-R8
Name
Thomas Piety Cox
Sex
Male
Birth
22 July 1865
Illinois, United States
Christening
Add
Death
15 Mar 1923
Burial
1923
Pine Log Cemetery, Brookland, Craighead, Arkansas, United States
Residence
1870
Illinois, United States
1900
Duck Creek (north part) Paxico village, Stoddard, Missouri, United States
1910
Brookland, Craighead, Arkansas, United States
1920
Brookland, Craighead, Arkansas, United States
Thomas’s family (note second wife below)
Thomas Piety Cox
1865–1923 • 94YM-R8C
Nancy M.
1868–1912 • LBCD-29X
Marriage: about 1889
William Paten Cox
1896–1977 • LBCF-N93
Benjamin Wilbur Cox
1901–1978 • LBCF-D96
Dicy L. Cox
1905–Deceased • LBCF-2SJ
Thomas Piety Cox
1865–1923 • 94YM-R8C
Minnie E.
1878–Deceased • LBCF-FPW
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Benjamin A Cox
1837–1869 • KL1F-C9T
Mary Elizabeth Lemons
1843–1893 • K6Q7-QZN
Marriage: 7 December 1857
Nancy Ann Cox
1862–1897 • KL1F-C7C
Thomas Piety Cox
1865–1923 • 94YM-R8C
John Charles Cox
1868–1879 • 94YM-R86
Benjamin Franklin Cox
1871–1951 • 94YM-R8J
His family and parents/siblings:
Name
Benjamin A Cox
Sex
Male
Birth
27 April 1837
Kentucky, United States
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14 September 1869
Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Burial
1869
Ridgway, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
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Benjamin A Cox Jr.
Birth Name
Benjamin A Cox
Residence
1870
Illinois, United States
Title of Nobility
Jr.
Occupation
Private
Family Members
Spouses and Children
Benjamin A Cox
1837–1869 • KL1F-C9T
Mary Elizabeth Lemons
1843–1893 • K6Q7-QZN
Marriage: 7 December 1857
Nancy Ann Cox
1862–1897 • KL1F-C7C
Thomas Piety Cox
1865–1923 • 94YM-R8C
John Charles Cox
1868–1879 • 94YM-R86
Benjamin Franklin Cox
1871–1951 • 94YM-R8J
Parents and Siblings
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
1803–1855 • LJRL-Z5J
Marriage: 13 Mar 1816
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth Cox
1819–1843 • K4YK-MC4
Catherine Cox
1821–Deceased • KCS2-TFV
Bricem Garner Cox
1821–1872 • LKD7-LRF
Catherine Cox
1822–Deceased • LKD7-LBT
Jonathan Cox
1823–1849 • LKD7-GQP
Sarah Cox
1823–1900 • LKD7-GZ2
Sarah Ann Cox
1824–1903 • LHSZ-46S
Brice Cox
1827–Deceased • K86H-71X
Andrew Jackson Cox
1828–1873 • K4RD-LBQ
Katie Cox
1829–Deceased • KZGW-PFW
Betsy Cox
1831–Deceased • KCK5-Y63
Joseph Noah Cox
1833–1914 • K64W-GVR
General John Henry George Washington Cox
1835–1881 • K4P7-WQF
Benjamin A Cox
1837–1869 • KL1F-C9T
Jacob Cox
1839–1747 • 26KX-VCC
Jesse B Cox
1840–1909 • K2QV-7VL
Jesse Cox
1842–Deceased • KCF8-SZY
Benjamin’s Mom;
Name
Mary Elizabeth Lemons
Sex
Female
Birth
15 March 1843
Illinois, United States
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25 November 1893
Elba, Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Burial
25 November 1893
Elba, Gallatin, IL
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Birth Name
Mary Elizabeth Lemons
Residence
1870
Illinois, United States
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Benjamin A Cox
1837–1869 • KL1F-C9T
Mary Elizabeth Lemons
1843–1893 • K6Q7-QZN
Marriage: 7 December 1857
Nancy Ann Cox
1862–1897 • KL1F-C7C
Thomas Piety Cox
1865–1923 • 94YM-R8C
John Charles Cox
1868–1879 • 94YM-R86
Benjamin Franklin Cox
1871–1951 • 94YM-R8J
Samuel C Hedger
1836–1913 • LW51-F8J
Mary Elizabeth Lemons
1843–1893 • K6Q7-QZN
Marriage: 27 March 1873
Gallatin, Illinois, United States
Benjamin and his family, note multiple wives below and then even more family:
Benjamin Cox
13 November 1791 – 1841 • LKD7-2YY
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Benjamin Cox
Sex
Male
Birth
13 November 1791
Holly Springs, Randolph, North Carolina, United States
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1841
Gallatin, Illinois, United States
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Birth Name
Benjamin Cox
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Spouses and Children
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Rachael Reynolds
1797–1826 • 2WFL-8CP
Marriage: 16 October 1811
Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
1803–1855 • LJRL-Z5J
Marriage: 13 Mar 1816
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Rachel Beeson
–1826 • LC89-STY
Marriage: 23 Oct 1816
Holly Spring, Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Rachel Reynolds
1805–1851 • LH7M-CQF
Marriage: 16 October 1821
Holly Spring, Orange, N.C.
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Mary Cox
1804–1887 • KNQ3-NH3
Marriage: 20 March 1828
Holly Spring, Randolph, North Carolina, United States
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Nancy Bean
1803–1880 • LRK9-7FW
No Marriage Events
Parents and Siblings
William Cox
1761–1845 • LR31-Q2Z
Ruth Cox
1767–1826 • LTCD-5X4
Marriage: 5 December 1788
Holly Springs, Wake, North Carolina, United States
Amy Cox
1789–Deceased • L7G8-DZT
Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Martha Cox
1793–Deceased • LDM8-XBP
Ruth Cox
1795–1826 • LD1Y-MJM
Mary Cox
1797–1870 • KGM9-P4T
Katherine Cox
1799–Deceased • LD1Y-M24
William S. Cox
1801–1870 • LCJ1-YVH
Rebecca Cox
1803–1821 • KLDH-CNT
Sarah Cox
1805–1870 • 297Y-4SX
Joseph Cox
1807–1863 • MM26-RVH
Soloman Cox
1809–1849 • KLFQ-CLN
Nancy Cox
1813–1874 • L7K8-QVY
Jane Cox
1813–1880 • LCV4-BN1
Grandma Bean:
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
1803 – 1855 • LJRL-Z5J
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Nancy Elizabeth Bean
Sex
Female
Birth
1803
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
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1855
Gallatin, Illinois, United States
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Birth Name
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
Birth Name
Nancy Bean
Birth Name
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
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Benjamin Cox
1791–1841 • LKD7-2YY
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
1803–1855 • LJRL-Z5J
Marriage: 13 Mar 1816
Wilson, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth Cox
1819–1843 • K4YK-MC4
Catherine Cox
1821–Deceased • KCS2-TFV
Bricem Garner Cox
1821–1872 • LKD7-LRF
Catherine Cox
1822–Deceased • LKD7-LBT
Jonathan Cox
1823–1849 • LKD7-GQP
Sarah Cox
1823–1900 • LKD7-GZ2
Sarah Ann Cox
1824–1903 • LHSZ-46S
Brice Cox
1827–Deceased • K86H-71X
Andrew Jackson Cox
1828–1873 • K4RD-LBQ
Katie Cox
1829–Deceased • KZGW-PFW
Betsy Cox
1831–Deceased • KCK5-Y63
Joseph Noah Cox
1833–1914 • K64W-GVR
General John Henry George Washington Cox
1835–1881 • K4P7-WQF
Benjamin A Cox
1837–1869 • KL1F-C9T
Jacob Cox
1839–1747 • 26KX-VCC
Jesse B Cox
1840–1909 • K2QV-7VL
Jesse Cox
1842–Deceased • KCF8-SZY
Parents and Siblings
Jonathan Bean
1781–1850 • LRVZ-LV4
Catherine Schieff
1784–1885 • LRV8-9T4
Marriage: 1801
North Carolina
William Bean
1802–1890 • KHNH-R4B
Nancy Elizabeth Bean
1803–1855 • LJRL-Z5J
John Bean
1804–1814 • LJRL-ZKL
Elizabeth Bean
1805–Deceased • LJRL-Z9S
Henry Marion Bean
1808–1852 • KGCL-ZWP
Henry M Bean
1809–Deceased • LJRL-Z4M
James Douglas Bean
1811–1882 • LVF7-KJ1
Hope this helps lead you! Does not show a wife. You also are related to me. Small world!
Good luck,
Rhonda
I’m looking for any information on my great, great, great, great grandmother, Hosanna Syler. We have always been told she was of full blood Cherokee ancestry. We think they lived in Ohio, possibly Holmes county. She had a daughter named Catherine and grandaughter Anna, my great grandmother. We don’t know her Cherokee name. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much, Lola
Hi,
Is this your Hosanna Syler?
Hosanna Syler
14 September 1882 – 3 February 1900 • MYMK-T6W
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Hosanna Syler
Sex
Male
Birth
14 SEP 1882
Of,,Knox,Ohio
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Death
03 FEB 1900
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Hosanna Syler
1882–1900 • MYMK-T6W
Parents and Siblings
Simon S Syler
1842–1910 • M5LK-Y3H
Catharine Yoder
1848–1914 • M5LK-Y3K
Marriage: 1868
Clara Syler
1869–1928 • KH8V-1V2
Evilina Syler
1871–1872 • KHM6-2PY
Elnora Syler
1872–1901 • 9417-G7X
Ira Syler
1875–1897 • KCRC-FKR
George Walter Syler
1876–1911 • KDMJ-LSN
Wilma Syler
1878–1887 • KCRS-G9Q
Barbara E. Syler
1880–1966 • KCHV-W9G
Hosanna Syler
1882–1900 • M6F9-1Y6
Hosanna Syler
1882–1900 • MYMK-T6W
Harvey Elray Syler
1883–1951 • MYMK-TXH
Harvey Syler
1883–Deceased • LVZV-XFP
Ivan Walter Syler
1885–1913 • K83Y-6C4
Florence Catherine Syler
1889–1978 • LVZV-FMR
Clay Syler
1893–1978 • LWP7-BL7
Fern E. Syler
1896–1949 • LWPW-MMR
Hope it helps!
Rhonda
Hi! I am trying to find information on my GGG Grandpa. William Allen Jr born 1-4-1813 died 2-8-1874. I found a note on another site that says his parents names were William and Nancy but no other information was left.
I was told that our family was Cherokee and that he changed his name in efforts to keep his land. I was also told that our family lived in North Georgia at the time of the Trail of Tears.
Any information or guidance as to where I can find this information would be greatly appreciated!
~Samantha
i have ancestors that where part of the trail of tears and he helped lead my ancestors while in the trail all that i know of him is that he is my grandfather far down on my dads side of the family his last name was young?
I am a descendent of the Young’s. Do you know his first name or any other family members close to him?
I am also a Young. What was his or someones name? I am on ancestry . com and have found many a Young and family there.
My great great grandmother’s name was Mary Hale and on the roll for the trail of tears…so was wanting any information I could get
Am looking for info on my granddad “Carl McPeck” was borned in Buchanan Co. either WVA or Va. In 1896 , who had grandfather that was a full bloodied Cherokee Chief, so I have been told. Do not know name but granddads mothers first name was Florence and her sister was Kate who married a Jenkins and they ran a store in Ky.Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Do you need info on Carl Mcpeck or his mothers side of family?
Looking on information on Levi Todd. This is relative of Mary Ann Todd Lincoln whom listed as father. Told traces also to Saponi in Carolina. And that he was on Dawes Roll. Ok.
Family hx says g parent was poss choctaw cherokee. Traces also family hx of same Ancestor as my spouse gparent for ggparent Todd. My this line come theough Grimsley for Ellis
My Great- Grandmother was mixed Cherokee. She was born in 1896 and always said that her mothers side of the family was Cherokee. The names were John Holt and Elizabeth Campbell. They lived in Madisonville, Madison county Texas in the mid-1800’s I think, My Grandmother and I always chase the Campbells and Holts. I do my family genealogy and I hit a wall every time I try to look for the parents of my great- Great Grandmother, Effie Ann Holt. If anyone knows anything about my Cherokee ancestry, please get back with me.
Look for info on my great grandmother Rose Melinda Gilliam. Was told her parents was part of the trail of tears. All i know is her dads name is William she was was born in 1874 died in 1950 in walnut rudge Arkansas. She married my great grandpa Artemus Edward Taylor hadv2 kids i kniw of cleo taylor and Minnie Taylor i can find info from my great grandparent forward but its like the trail stops with them. Any help would be appreciated.
Looking for information going back to my great grandfather, Uriah Cloud. I am told he was full blood Cherokee and I am searching for some history to trace my roots – anything anyone can offer to guide me in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. My mother, at age 85 is searching for her mother, grandfather and great grandfathers ancestry path and history. We believe, as told by my grandmother that Uriah Cloud (who had a son Andrew Jackson Cloud) was full blood and walked the Trail of Tears but I am not able to find any information to confirm this. Thank you
Hi,
Is this the info that you were looking for?
Uriah Cloud
1825 – 1888 • L5DY-9H4
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Uriah Cloud
Sex
Male
Birth
1825
, Frederick, VA
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1888
, Frederick, VA
Burial
1888
Old Stone, Greenspring, Frederick, VA
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Residence
1870
West Virginia, United States
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Uriah Cloud
1825–1888 • L5DY-9H4
Ellen STEWARD
1832–1915 • LCJZ-H73
Marriage: ABT 1857
Frederick County, Virginia
John W Cloud
1859–Deceased • KC5T-JMW
Robert Lee Cloud
1859–1922 • KH37-73L
Jane Cloud
1861–Deceased • MBCG-CKF
James E Cloud
1864–Deceased • KCMZ-J11
Andrew J. Cloud
1865–1946 • K4LL-F93
William T Cloud
1872–Deceased • LHCF-HX1
Mollie E Cloud
1873–Deceased • KH3P-BG2
Mollie E Cloud
1875–Deceased • LHCF-HFM
Mary Cloud
1876–Deceased • MBCG-CLR
Elizabeth Cloud
1878–Deceased • MBCG-CG7
Elizabeth Cloud
1880–Deceased • KDMB-Z54
Elizabeth Cloud
1880–Deceased • LHCF-HFS
Parents and Siblings
William Cloud
1795–1876 • LCDR-G3Q
Nancy Butterfield
1808–Deceased • LCDK-RRC
Marriage: about 1811
Winchester, Winchester, Virginia, United States
Uriah Cloud
1825–1888 • L5DY-9H4
Amos Cloud
1827–1890 • LCDB-43L
John Cloud
1833–Deceased • LCJZ-H46
Sarah J Cloud
1836–Deceased • LCJZ-H45
Naomi I. Cloud
1838–Deceased • K8ZC-MM7
Lucy Ellen Cloud
1848–Deceased • LCJZ-HHR
Ruth Cloud
1849–Deceased • LCJZ-HCT
Rebecca Ann Cloud
1850–Deceased • M84C-PZH
Armstead Cloud
1852–Deceased • L28H-TTN
Ezekiel Cloud
1762–1850 • L2BS-CD8
Elizabeth Harrison
1775–1860 • L2BS-CPJ
James Johnson Butterfield
1774–1820 • L4X6-BXM
Edith Cloud
1785–Deceased • KD34-G99
Marriage: 10 Oct 1808
, Frederick, VA.
Nancy Butterfield
1808–Deceased • LCDK-RRC
John Thomas Butterfield
1811–Deceased • L4X6-BSM
Joseph Butterfield
1813–1834 • L4X6-B3F
John M Butterfield
1818–Deceased • MC87-LB6
By the way, we are related through Uriah, if this is the correct person that you were searching for.
Thanks and good luck!
Rhonda
Hello. i am looking for any information on Mary Ann Kidwell born about 1849 – 1900. i am a descendant and have been told she was Cherokee. Thank you so much for any information.
I am looking for someone with very little information. The only thing that I know is she walked the Trail of tears, name is lizzy (if this is how it is spelled) and that she is Cherokee. Can anyone help me towards where I could possible lead me to getting more information. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I say a Lizzy Coley on the Dawes roll
Hello my name is Robin Long. I am a great Granddaughter of Renie Ethel Duncan who was born around 1894. I was informed that her Parents James Duncan and Martha Jane Cook where possibly part of the trail of tears cause i know they come from around Kentucky. Any information would be great
I was told that James l Brock was on the Oklahoma Indian Rolls.if anyone has any information it would be appreciated.
A quick search came back with just one James Brock on the Dawes Roll (Final), listed under Cherokee, blood quantum 5/16, age 3.
Here is a link for that: https://accessgenealogy.com/data/dawescard.php?s_tribe=Cherokee&s_card=M3738
The National Archives in Seattle has two ladies who are the Native American specialists. I don’t know what the fee is to have them pull that for you, but making a Certified Copy costs $8 and comes with a red ribbon, etc.–it isn’t just embossed or stamped. It was a 4-hour round trip for me to go get mine. You can find their phone number online. You may need to leave a message for them. I’m not sure if other National Archive locations have any Native American specialists.
Former Principal Chief Wilma Mankiller (deceased) did away with all their blood quantum requirements. She said, “If we enrolled everyone with Cherokee ancestry, we would have as many citizens as China, and we would be a formidable nation.”
Because of this, there is a 2-3 year wait for your enrollment. Cherokee (Oklahoma) do their own CDIB (Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood) cards—that, enrollment, and photo are all on one ID card. They do collateral enrollment—it doesn’t have to be directly from a great-grandparent but can be a great-aunt or uncle. You will need to have either birth or death certificates showing the path from you back to your Brock ancestor that was on the Rolls. Don’t be discouraged if some of them say “white” for race—there wasn’t an option to list American Indian; the only options were: white, black, and in some states mulatto (black/white mixed). The tribe knows this, and it will not be counted against you. If you have recognition of any other organizations, tribes, government entities, you may send it as supplemental. They aren’t interested in family histories, and only include photographs that would back up any supplemental recognition or showing that you’re keeping the culture even though you’re off-rez. Vital Source is the best way to get your certified copies of the birth or death records—-it cannot be a photocopy but has to be the actual certified one. They get it to you in 2 days to 2 weeks. If you order it from the state directly, that will take 12-13 weeks.
The application for enrollment is at their website. Just type in Cherokee Nation enrollment form Oklahoma into your search engine.
Make a checklist for your enrollment packet, including: enrollment application, birth/death certificate (and whose it is), plus any supplemental information. Have 3 columns on one side: one for have-it, one for copied-it, one for in-packet/envelope. Make 3 photocopies of everything you send in! One for you, and then pick 2 other people not in your house to keep a set. This is in case they have any questions, you have a physical copy in front of you, and someone else has a set you can easily access in an emergency. Mail it via Priority Mail–comes with confirmation of delivery. There’s no point in overnighting it—Oklahoma is a 2-day delivery regardless.
Good luck, and feel free to ask me any other questions. I didn’t want to link through here on my profile, but you can message me via FB messenger (it’s set to anyone): Diana Schooling. I’m in Washington State, although I doubt there’s another one on there.
I am looking for any information on a Patty Pace born in 1746 Campbell, Tennessee, who may be a daughter to an Indian chief? She married a man named Caleb Davis who was supposed to be an Indian Scout & traded blankets & a horse from the chief for Patty? They had a daughter Rachel Davis born in 1764 or 1768 in Tennessee. Rachel married a Thomas Murray. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Looking for information on James l Brock, and or James l bushyhead Brock , and Delbert Brock.
My ancestors are from Ky. My great gma was Beth R. Skinnerhorn ,my father was Stanley S. Gilstrap, Ohio Co. Ky.would like any information you may have! Thanks in advance! Rose.
A little late, considering it’s 2019, but I’m a Gilstrap by birth. I’ve been trying to do my genealogy for years and I have some distance kin in Oklahoma and Texas. Ironically I’ve been a traditional and contemporary Native American dancer since age 4 and speak Cherokee conversationally. I’m trying to get an enrollment packet together but I’m hitting some roadblocks. Just wanted to reach out!