Manifee

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Victoria Belle Manifee

Victoria Belle Manifee, born on August 14, 1881, received her education in Chelsea. She married John L. Manifee on July 29, 1900, with whom she had two children, Leah and George. Following her husband’s passing on February 13, 1905, she continued to navigate life as a widow. Victoria was the daughter of John G. McIntosh, the final executive chief of the Cherokee Nation, who died in 1916, and her brother John R. McIntosh served as the Treasurer of Rogers County.

Biographies of the Cherokee Indians

1830 Map of Cherokee Territory in Georgia

The Cherokee Indians, primarily from the Southeastern U.S., have a rich history marked by their early adoption of a written language and a government structure similar to that of the United States. Despite their forced relocation to Oklahoma in the 1830s, they maintained significant genealogical ties, often intermarrying with Whites. Emmet Starr’s “History of the Cherokee Indians and Their Legends and Folklore” emphasizes personal biographies and genealogies, providing insights into the lives and connections of many Cherokee families across generations, thereby enriching their cultural narrative.