1819 Cherokee Reservation List
This specific roll is of a list of 146 heads of families entitled to reservations under the Treaty with the Cherokee of the 27th February, 1819.
This specific roll is of a list of 146 heads of families entitled to reservations under the Treaty with the Cherokee of the 27th February, 1819.
These marriage records were abstracted from unbound marriage bonds and licenses in the Liberty County Courthouse, Hinesville, Georgia. The names were copied as they were spelled on the bonds, often barely legible and often spelled differently on the same bond. Sometimes the marriages were performed before the licenses were issued. The first date given in the abstracts is the date of the license or bond; the second is the date of marriage. The following abbreviations are used in these abstracts with the meaning indicated:
Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902
The series contains original affidavits of registration that record personal information about each registrant, their photograph affixed to the majority of documents, and the registrants fingerprints. All of these are specific to Kansas, and most have the actual documents attached.
The genealogy of the Cherokee Adair family outlines numerous descendants and marriages within the family lineage, detailing the connections between Scotch and Cherokee ancestry. Key individuals include John Adair, who married a full-blood Cherokee woman, and their children, alongside subsequent generations marked by marriages to both Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners. The document presents a rich tapestry of family ties, encapsulating over a century of history and illustrating the integration of Cherokee heritage within a broader familial context.
Nancy E. Gunter, born on February 19, 1867, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, was educated in the Cherokee Nation schools and the Female Seminary. She married Lucien Webster Buffington on April 4, 1886, in Vinita, where he became president of the Vinita National Bank and served as Town Lot Commissioner. Her father, Samuel Gunter, was a notable captain under Watie and married Fannie Daniel, whose lineage included influential figures in the Cherokee Nation. Nancy’s family connections highlight a legacy intertwined with Cherokee history.
Dr. J. T. Gunter, a prominent surgeon in Ochelata, Oklahoma, was born on January 1, 1876, in Lagrange, Mississippi. After earning his M.D. from Grant University in 1903, he practiced in Mississippi before relocating to Oklahoma in 1911. During World War I, he served as a post surgeon in France, gaining admiration for his dedication. Post-war, he resumed his surgery-focused practice, continually enhancing his skills. Married to Leona King, they have three children. Dr. Gunter is respected for his expertise and high ideals in the medical community.
Dana L. Gunter, 69, passed away on April 5 at her son’s home in LaPine. A graveside service is scheduled for 2 p.m. on Friday at Grandview Cemetery in La Grande. Born on April 5, 1938, in Spokane, Washington, she spent her later years in La Grande. Dana cherished her time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, particularly her great-granddaughters, Mya and Brittany. She is survived by five children, 13 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren, and was preceded in death by her husband in 2001.
Elizabeth Avery Nock Gunter, aged 87, passed away on July 3, 2005, in Bend, Oregon. A memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. on August 6 at Trinity Episcopal Church. Born on August 12, 1917, in Baker City, she graduated from Baker High School and attended the University of Oregon. Married in 1945, she later worked in real estate and enjoyed singing, cooking, and poetry. She is survived by her son, three daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.
A historic roundup from the Cherokee Advocate’s November 3, 1886 issue, featuring local news, council updates, hotel guest lists, and community notes from Tahlequah Indian Territory. The issue includes Chief Bushyhead’s message, a Supreme Judge election reminder, reports on notable visitors, farm produce, and the arrest of Aaron B. Ingram.