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Carlisle Indian Industrial School Graduates 1896 – 1899

The Carlisle Indian Industrial School, located in Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley, operated from 1889 to 1910, educating Native American students and producing graduates with diverse occupations. Between 1896 and 1899, notable graduates included farmers, housewives, teachers, and tradespeople from various tribes such as Chippewa, Oneida, and Cherokee. The school had a historical significance as it stood on land where treaties were made with Native tribes, highlighting its dual role in education and cultural history at a time of significant change for Indigenous peoples.

Surnames Boyd to Byars

This document contains genealogical statements regarding various individuals and families of Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Mississippi Choctaw descent who sought recognition and enrollment in tribal rolls. The records, primarily from 1909 reports, detail claimants’ ancestry, enrollment issues, and tribal affiliations. Many individuals were denied enrollment due to factional disputes, legal technicalities, or failure to apply within deadlines. The document includes references to official reports and affidavits, offering insights into the complexities of Native American citizenship and land rights during the early 20th century.

List 6, Choctaw Freedmen

List of Choctaw Freedmen whose names were omitted from final rolls because no application was made or by. reason of mistake or oversight. Shows the names of 281 persons, all minors except 4. The approved roll of minor Choctaw freedmen contains 473 names. The large percentage of omissions in this class is explained elsewhere. It is quite probable that there are others of this class whose claims have not yet been presented or disclosed.

Choctaw Freedmen Newborn, Act of April 26, 1906

The document discusses the enrollment cases of individuals who were entitled to be listed as citizens of the Choctaw Tribe but were omitted due to various reasons, including government oversight. Choctaw Freedmen Newborn: Si Johnson, Charley Johnson, Emerson James, Carl Harrison, Brillie Harrison, Ida Bird, Estoria Hall, Andy Butler, Georgan Butler, Hattie Burris, Isaac Burris, John Burris.

Rough Riders

The compiled military service records of 1,235 Rough Riders, including Theodore Roosevelt, have been digitized. Each record features individual jackets detailing the soldier’s name, organization, rank, and medical records. The records also contain personal information and documentation descriptions. Discharges occurred for various reasons, such as age, ability, discipline issues, or hardship. This initiative provides significant insights into the personnel of the 1st U.S. Volunteer Cavalry during the Spanish-American War.

Biography of Hon. Hilory Butler

Hon. Hilory Butler, born March 31, 1819, in Culpepper County, Virginia, moved to Lexington, Missouri, at 21, where he farmed until 1852. He traveled to Portland with his wife, eventually settling in Seattle. Butler served as King County sheriff, Indian agent for the Duwamish and Muckelshoot, and deputy provost marshal. He contributed significantly to Seattle’s development, constructing its first frame house and the Butler Block. He was married to Catherine Hickman, who passed away in 1870, leaving him without a family.

Biography of Ira F. M. Butler

Ira F. M. Butler, born in 1812 in Kentucky, exemplifies the integrity of early settlers. A veteran of the Black Hawk War, he held various public offices in Illinois and Oregon, including sheriff and judge. A committed temperance advocate, he spent his wealth on benevolent causes and education, helping not only his children but others as well. Residing in Monmouth, Oregon, he remains active in community service, embodying the principles of honesty and public duty throughout his life, now at the age of seventy-seven.

Biographical Sketch of Benjamin B. Butler

Benjamin B. Butler, born August 8, 1850, in Todd County, Kentucky, served as Sheriff of Todd County. His father, H. D. Butler, was a respected farmer and member of the Baptist Church, while his mother remains active in the community. Butler began working at sixteen, transitioning from farming to successfully running a general store and flouring mill. Elected Constable and later Sheriff in 1882, he is recognized for his effective public service. He is married to Nannie E. Heltsley, with whom he shares a commitment to their Baptist faith.

Obituary of Mrs. Elsie Lee Bloyed Scoggin Butler

Elsie Lee Butler (1929-2008), a former Halfway, Oregon, resident, died on June 2, 2008, at her home in Yuma, Arizona. Born on July 19, 1929, in Venita, Oklahoma, to Vernie and Iva Bloyed, she was raised in Gustine, California. Elsie married Bob Scoggin and had three children. In 1971, she married Walt Butler, blending their families to raise seven children. Elsie worked as a nurse and moved to Halfway in 1976, where she actively volunteered in the community. She was survived by her children, stepchildren, siblings, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Biography of J. T. Butler

J. T. Butler, secretary and manager of the Corn Belt National Loan Association, has received news from his brother, Dr. Thomas Butler, about a lucrative gold mine in California, in which J. T. holds a half share. Initially reluctant to discuss the matter due to his preference for privacy, he later agreed to clarify the situation as interest grew. The Dewey mine, located in the Grapevine district, is a recent discovery with a capitalization of one million dollars, marking a significant potential wealth increase for Butler.