A detailed listing of Louisiana land patents for the Choctaw Tribe, organized by patentee name, date, document number, and accession number. The record includes many Native and non-Native grantees and spans patents issued from the 1840s through the early 1900s, offering a valuable reference for historical land and genealogy research.
On October 14, 1865, a treaty was established between the United States and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe tribes at Little Arkansas River, Kansas. This agreement recognized the Apache Indians’ desire to dissolve their confederation with the Kiowa and Comanche tribes, allowing them to join the Cheyenne and Arapahoe on equal terms. Following this, the tribes were united under one confederated identity, and the obligations of the original treaty would be upheld for all three tribes. The treaty was formally signed on October 17, 1865.
The Treaty of Little Arkansas River, ratified on October 14, 1865, established a framework for perpetual peace between the United States and the Arapahoe and Cheyenne tribes. It defined their exclusive territorial rights in Kansas, mandated arbitration for grievances, and outlined their obligations, including relocation to a designated reservation. The treaty also addressed compensation for past injustices, including land grants to specific individuals affected by the Sand Creek Massacre. It further stipulates annual payments to support the tribes’ welfare for forty years.
A transcription taken by Annette Ginn Roebuck in 2004 of the James Carson Farm Cemetery in Pitt County, North Carolina.
Lindsay Carson, originally from Kentucky, moved to Missouri in 1810 with Col. Hale Talbott, who helped raise him. He initially settled on Loutre Island but relocated to the Boones Lick country, where he met his untimely death in 1819 due to a falling tree limb. Carson married twice, fathering several children, including Christopher “Kit” Carson, who gained renown as an Indian fighter and scout. His family history reflects both personal tragedy and enduring legacy within the westward expansion narrative.
John R. Carson, a respected engineer on the O.R.S. line, tragically died in an accident on Sunday. While attempting to join another engineer, he fell from his engine, resulting in fatal injuries, including a broken neck. His body was recovered and transported to La Grande, where his grieving wife learned of his death. Carson was a veteran of the railroads, having worked in various locations, and was remembered fondly by friends and colleagues. His funeral took place at Riverview Cemetery in Portland.
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.
John Carson, born on January 25, 1828, in Pennsylvania, epitomized the pioneer spirit of the American frontier. Relocating to Indiana at 15 and then to Puget Sound in 1853, he faced significant hardships in establishing a home. Carson became a prominent community leader, founding a ferry, engaging in local politics, and participating in defense during the Indian wars. His contributions to infrastructure, his success in hop-raising, and his enduring service on the county commission solidified his legacy in Pierce County, Washington, where he remained an active figure throughout his life.
James S. Carson, a Scottish immigrant born in 1837, exemplified dedication to the Union during the Civil War, enlisting in the 85th New York Volunteer Infantry. He endured imprisonment at Andersonville and escaped, later returning home to engage in farming and community service. Carson held several public offices, including justice of the peace, and was an active member of the Grand Army of the Republic. He married Mary E. Jeffrey in 1866 and had three children, continuing to influence his local community until his later years.
Robert Carson was born in Killeleagh, Ireland, in 1769 and emigrated to America in 1789, settling in Wilmington, Delaware. He apprenticed in Maryland before moving to Seneca, New York, in 1800, where he became a farmer and bought land. A Democrat and Protestant, he married Sarah Armstrong the same year. Carson had eight children, many of whom married into local families. He also served in the militia during the War of 1812, passing away in Seneca in 1864.
Robert Carson (1810-1883), born in Seneca, New York, was the eldest son of Robert and Sarah Carson. He worked as a farmer, miller, and manufacturer and aligned with the Democratic Party while being an active member of the Presbyterian church. He married Rebecca Rippey in 1834, with whom he had four children, including Matthew, a physician, and Thomas, also a physician. Rebecca was a descendant of Captain John Rippey, a Revolutionary War officer.
Dr. James Carlton Carson was born on January 23, 1847, in Seneca, New York. He pursued medical education at the University of Michigan and Bellevue Hospital Medical College, earning his Doctor of Medicine degree. His career included roles as assistant physician at Brigham Hall and Willard State Hospital, and superintendent of the New York Institution for the Deaf and Dumb and the Syracuse State Institution for Feeble-Minded Children. A lecturer on mental diseases, he held an associate professor position at Syracuse University. Dr. Carson married Jane M. Smith in 1874, and they had three children.