Crossland, Gracie – Obituary

The interment of the remains of Gracie Crosland, daughter of Mr. amd Mrs. O. M. Crosland, took place last Sunday from the Crosland home, the services being conducted by Rev. Cockrum, of the Presbyterian church. The death of little Gracie occurred on Friday, the 18th, and was caused by pneumonia. The sympathy of many friends is extended to the bereaved family. Newspaper item, 1913 Contributed by: Larry Rader

Disbursements to Cherokees under the Treaty of May 6, 1828

Treaty of May 6, 1828, page 9

Abstract of disbursements and expenditures made by George Vashon, Indian Agent for the Cherokees west of the Mississippi, under the stipulations of the Treaty with said tribe of 6th May, 1828, between the 16th September, 1830, and the 31st December, 1833. In total this list represents 390 Cherokee families and 1835 individuals who each received 25.75 as part of their payment under the 5th article of the treaty of 6th May, 1828.

Crossland, Nellie – Obituary

La Grande, Oregon Nellie Crossland, 99, of La Grande, died June 28 at a local care center. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. The Observer – July 01, 2008 __________________________________ Nellie E. Crossland, 99, of Union, died June 28 at a local care center. A memorial graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. Friday at the Union Cemetery. Daniels-Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center is in charge of arrangements. Nellie was born Aug. 29, 1908, to James E. and Melissa McClellan in Darlington, Idaho. She had six sisters and four brothers. Nellie, known … Read more

Improvements to Annexed Cherokee Lands

1830 Map of Cherokee Territory in Georgia

List of the improvements, with the proprietors’ names, on lands ceded by the Cherokees to the United States, by the treaty of the 6th of May, 1828, with the appraised value, &c. annexed.