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7th District, 4th Section, Cherokee

1830 Map of Cherokee Territory in Georgia

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 7th District, 4th Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 Samuel Thornington, Morrison’s, Appling.*2 Reuben Slaughter’s ors., 494th, Upson.3 Daniel Saunders, M’Ginnis’s, Jackson*4 David Elmore, Herndon’s, Hall.*5 Thomas Welch, Strickland’s, Merriwether.*6 Dudley Lawson, or., 109th, Hancock.7 Elizabeth Price, w., Stanton’s, Newton.*8 Jesse Brown, 59th, Emanuel.*9 Thomas P. M’Rees’s ors., Barnett’s, Clarke.*10 William Goode, Mangum’s, Franklin.*11 Joel A. Wilson, 470th, Upson.*12 Mary Ann Fuller, 15th, Liberty*13 George W. Blake, or., Crow’s, … Read more

25th District, 3rd Section, Cherokee

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 25th District, 3rd Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 M’Guder Wade, M’Daniel’s, Pulaski.*2 Robert Castleberry, s. 1. w., 177th, Randolph.3 Littleton Story, Adams’s, Columbia.4 John P. Wiley, Seay’s, Hall.*5 Rebecca Mann, w., Loven’s, Henry.*6 Renslear Beesley, Lockhart’s, Bulloch.*7 Martin Deen, Morrison’s, Appling*8 Terry’s orphans, 406th, Gwinnett.9 Philip Highnote, Smith’s, Houston.*10 John Smith, Peterson’s, Burke.11 Pleasant Burnett, Bower’s, Elbert.*12 Jehu F. Thompson, Lane’s, Morgan.13 Thomas J. Tanner, Barwick’s, Washington.14 John … Read more

8th District, 4th Section, Cherokee

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 8th District, 4th Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 Hullum Hunt, Seal’s, Elbert.2 Betsey Danielly, w., Macklerg’s, Clarke.3 Elizabeth Tyler, w., Prophett s, Newton.4 Labon M. Dodson, Kelly s, Jasper.5 Sarah Gill, w., Nesbit’s, Newton.6 William Price, Park’s, Walton.*7 Adam M’Loughlin, or., Carswell’s, Jefferson.8 John Whiteside, Flynn’s, Muscogee*9 James Peead, Seall ‘s, Talbot.10 Mary Kelly, w., 39th, Richmond.*11 John F. Huckaby, Collier’s, Monroe12 Levi Richardson, Brackett’s, Newton.*13 James Steel; … Read more

26th District, 3rd Section, Cherokee

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 26th District, 3rd Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 Philip Hening’s or., Justice’s, Bibb.2 Elijah Needham, or., Comer’s, Jones.*3 William Raper, Price’s, Hall.*4 Pleasant J. Epperson, Coxe’s, Franklin*5 William Ward, Hamilton’s, Hall.6 B. Barratte, Hobkerk’s, Camden.7 Purnal Truitt, Lunceford’s, Wilkes.*8 Richard Draughon, Sol., Baismore’s, Jones.9 Jordan Jones, 190th, Elbert.*10 John F. Bowen, Foote’s, De Kalb*11 Susannah Hubbard, w. r. a., Guice’s, Oglethorpe.*12 Richard M. Whitehead, Morgan’s, Clarke.*13 Thomas Wills, … Read more

9th District, 4th Section, Cherokee.

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 9th District, 4th Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 Celia Giles, w. r. s., Everett’s, Washington.2 John S. Moss, Fulks’s, Wilkes.*3 Susannah Pearce, w., Bridges’s, Gwinnett.*4 William F. Wamble, Haygood’s, Washington.*5 John Murdock, Crawford’s, Franklin.*6 John Jones, Greene’s, Oglethorpe.*7 Edward W. Quarterman, 15th, Liberty.*8 Job Red, Davis’s, Gwinnett.*9 James Jones, Rick’s, Laurens.*10 Kinchen Martin, Will’s, Twiggs.*11 John Garner, Willis’s, Franklin.12 John Camron, Chambers’s, Gwinnett.*13 Joseph Glisson, Brewton’s, Tatnall14 James … Read more

10th District, 4th Section, Cherokee.

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 10th District, 4th Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 David Clarke’s ore., 600th, Richmond.2 Mary White, w., Keener’s, Rabun.3 Josiah Spivey, Thomas’s, Crawford.4 George Dykes, Goodwin’s, Houston.*5 Julius M. Robinson, Oliver’s, Decatur.6 Millon A. Beall, Hendon’s, Carroll.7 Gresham Scogin, so]., Stewart’s, TroupS Bryan Yelverton’s ors., Herring’s, Twiggs.9 George W. Bostwick, Boynton’s, Twiggs.*10 Willie Tate, Ross’s, Monroe.*11 Philip Stinchcomb, sol., Fenn’s, Clarke .*12 James S. Russell, Tower’s, Gwinnett.13 Walter Shropshire, … Read more

1835 Henderson Roll

The following is the 1835 Cherokee East of the Mississippi Census or otherwise known as the Henderson Roll. This is only an index of the names. Researchers should consult the full roll in order to get more specific information on each family listed. In 1835, the Cherokee Nation contained almost 22,000 Cherokees and almost 300 Whites connected by marriage. This roll enumerates 16,000 of those people under 5,000 different families.

1832 Creek Census

By a treaty of March 24, 1832, the Creek Indians ceded to the United States all of their land east of the Mississippi River. Heads of families were entitled to tracts of land, which, if possible, were to include their improvements. In 1833 Benjamin S. Parsons and Thomas J. Abbott prepared a census of Creek Indian heads of families, which gave their names and the number of males, females, and slaves in each family. The entries were arranged by town and numbered; these numbers were used for identification in later records. – Database coming back soon. This 1832 Creek Census … Read more

1835 Cherokee East Census – Georgia

The following is the 1835 Cherokee East of the Mississippi Census or otherwise known as the Henderson Roll. This is only an index of the names. Researchers should consult the full roll in order to get more specific information on each family listed. This list is specific to Georgia. Surname A Acquetakey Adair Andrew Adair Benjamin F Adair Calvin S. Adair Edward Adair George W. Adair Rachel Adair Samuel Adair Walter T. Adam Adam Agga Agga Agga Agga Aggy Ahkechkechy Ahneushee Ahsutter Ailsey Ailsey Alberts Johnson Alexander William B. Mc, Allbones Allgone John Allhollow through Alunahaka Anchogeeskee Annahteeskee Annawaka Anna … Read more

Cherokee Phoenix – 1828

Abstract information that pertained to the Nation or surrounding environs TN, AL, GA, NC, and SC as extracted and transcribed from the Cherokee Phoenix of 1828. Page 3 – 28 February 1828 DIED – At Tellico, Ten. on the first inst. of consumption, the Rev. RICHARD NEALY, age d 26 years, formerly a missionary of the Methodist Episcopal church, and late a citizen of the Cherokee Nation. At Coosewatee, KEELECHULE an aged member of the National Council. At Willstown, on the 18th inst. very suddenly, Rev. ARD HOYT, Missionary of the American Board of Foreign Missions. ——————————————————————————– Page 3 – … Read more

24th District, 2nd Section, Cherokee

The list below contains the names and residence of all the fortunate drawers in the Land Lottery of the 24th District, 2nd Section, of Cherokee country. This list is part of a larger compilation called the Cherokee land lottery. 1 Reason A. Bell, Hill’s, Stewart.*2 Martin Wells’s ors., Newman’s, Thomas.*3 Frederic E. Brooking, 118th, Hancock.4 Lucy and Eliz. Goulding, ors., Howell’s, Elbert.*5 Owen W. Owen, 307th, Putnam.6 Thomas Denny, sol., Smith’s, Madison.*7 Fauntleroy Lewis, sol., 117th, Hancock.*8 Clara Harris, w. r. s., Talley’s, Troup.*9 William Webb, Martin’s, Hall.*10 Moses Smith’s ors., 693d, Heard.11 John M’Right, Allen’s, Henry.12 John Henderson, Atkinson’s, … Read more

Biography of J. W. Swilling

J. W. Swilling, known as “Jack Swilling,” was born in the state of Georgia in 1831. He emigrated to Missouri in early life, and there settled down. After having resided in that state some four years, his wife died, leaving one child, a girl, who afterwards married and lived in Missouri. About the year 1857, Swilling emigrated to Texas where he remained for two years, when he came to Arizona, and was in the employ of the Overland Mail Company for quite a length of time. During the Rebellion, Swilling was a lieutenant in Captain Hunter’s company of volunteers in … Read more

1884 Hester Roll Index

Há-tchoo-túc-knee, Snapping Turtle, a Half-breed, George Catlin, 1834

An index to the 1884 Hester Roll, compiled by Joseph G. Hester as a record of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in 1882-1883. This roll lists Cherokees residing east of the Mississippi River. Joseph G. Hester, a Special Agent, conducted the enumeration in 1882-1883, and the roll was approved by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs on January 24, 1884. The roll itself provides both the Chapman roll number and the English and Indian names of the individuals.

Biography of F.C. Bramlet

A pioneer to this state, and a man who has wrought in all the occupations incident to the pioneer’s life, being also attended with many hardships, the subject of this sketch is today one of the most respected and admired residents of Wallowa county, and we are pleased to accord to him a representation in this volume that purports to chronicle the events of the history of the county and also the lives of its leading citizens, since he has been a potent factor in the establishment of the institutions of the county, and has been a faithful supporter of … Read more

Biography of Erasmus D. Shattuck

Judge E. D. Shattuck was born in Bakersfield, Franklin County, Vermont, December 31, 1824. He spent his boyhood and youth on a farm and was prepared for a collegiate course at Bakersfield Academy. In 1844 he entered Vermont University, pursued the full classical course and graduated in 1848. While in college he was dependent upon his own resources for means to prosecute his studies, and during vacations and some part of term time he taught school in the country or had private classes in the village. Notwithstanding these disadvantages and interruptions he completed the college course in the prescribed time … Read more

Biography of Daniel H. Lownsdale

Lownsdale, Daniel H., the son of one of the earliest settlers of Kentucky, was born in Mason county, in that State, April 8, 1803. As was the custom in those days, he was married young, at the age of 23, to Ruth, youngest daughter of Paul Overfilled, Esq., the head of one of the most prominent families of northeastern Kentucky. In obedience to the adventuresome spirit inherited from his father, who had abandoned the comforts of civilization in his youth to become one of the conquerors of Kentucky, Lownsdale, with his young wife, “moved on” and settled in Gibson county, … Read more

Biographical Sketch of W. S. Perkins

Proprietor of the Perkins House, of this city, was born in Georgia in 1841, and came to this state in 1856. His first occupation in Texas was that of farming. He followed this business in Lamar County, until in 1878, when he moved to Paris, and opened a hotel. He remained in Paris only a year, then moved to Marshall, Texas, with his family, and opened a large house at that place. At Marshall the “Perkins House” was very popular, and Mr, Perkins did a good business. Early in 1885, he came to Bonham, purchase d a very desirable lot, … Read more

Biography of Jones, Randall, Capt.

Capt. Randall Jones, one of the historic characters of Fort Bend County, was born in Columbia County, Georgia, on the 19th of August 1786. In 1810 he went to Wilkinson County, Mississippi Territory. When the second war with England broke out in 1812 he joined the American army as a private, but such was his energy and gallantry in battle that he received a captain’s commission, which he held until near the close of the war, or, to be more exact, until 1814. During this service he fought the battle with Indians known as the “Canoe Fight.” An extract from … Read more

Biographical Sketch of Martin, Wiley Captain

Captain Wiley Martin was born in Georgia in 1776. He led a very active, restless life, and when very young had been a soldier, schoolteacher and clerk in a store. In 1805 he became connected with Aaron Burr in some business enterprise, and in 1812 joined the army of General Harrison and served as a scout against the Indians in the army of the northwest, culminating in the decisive battle of Tippecanoe. In 1814 he joined the army of General Jackson against the Indians and participated in the famous battle of the “Horse Shoe.” For his gallantry on this hotly … Read more

Old Ebenezer Church, Effingham County GA – 1759 Baptisms

Elizabeth, child of Christopher Rotenberger and his wife Elizabeth, was born Jan. 16, 1759, and baptized the same day. Sponsors were Hans Schmidt and his wife Juliana. Christiana, child of Matthew Wuest and his wife, was born Jan. 26, 1759 in the morning, and baptized on the 31st. Sponsors were John Michael Bormann and Mary Eva his wife, Frederick Treutlen and his wife Margaret. Ann, child of George Heck and his wife Mary, was born Jan. 13, 1759 in Haberkorn, and baptized the 31st. Sponsors were John Goebel and Anna Barbara his wife. John Gottlieb, child of John George Schneider … Read more