Buckholts

Decision Rendered in James M. Buckholts, et al

Office Of The Secretary, Washington, I). C., February 24, 1904 The Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muscogee, Ind. T. GENTLEMEN: There is enclosed herewith a copy of an opinion of the Assistant Attorney-General for this Department of February 18, 11)01, in the matter of the application for the enrollment of James M. Buckholts, Rebecca Buckholts, and Alice Dwight, formerly Buckholts, which opinion has been approved by the Department. In accordance therewith your decision in favor of the applicants is hereby affirmed. A copy of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs letter of December 1, 1903, submitting the case, is enclosed. … Read more

Field Notes on Recently Discovered Roll of 1874, Exhibit B

This document describes an 1874 census roll for Blue County, Choctaw Nation, compiled by Sheriff S. Gardner. The roll, physically assembled as a long sheet, categorizes individuals by age, gender, and status, including Indians, free persons of color, and freedmen. It also records agricultural data. The roll includes Giles Thompson, listed under “Indians,” along with other individuals such as William and Mary Buckholts and Peter Maytubby. However, later Choctaw tribal rolls from 1885, 1893, and 1896 do not include Giles Thompson, as he reportedly died in 1877. Rolls for additional counties also exist.