McLish

Alleged 1818 Chickasaw Roll – Surname Index

This is an English surname transcription of the alleged 1818 Chickasaw roll said to have been lost in the beginning of the 19th century. I expect, if this is a true roll, that it is the result of the Treaty of October 19, 1818 between the Chickasaw Nation and the United States. I have some doubts, however, as the treaty stipulates payments and land to the tribe, not to individual tribal members as later treaties would. It would be at the discretion of the tribe on how to settle the reservation and distribute the payments.

Treaty of January 17, 1837

Treaty of January 17, 1837 page 7

The Treaty of January 17, 1837, between the Choctaw and Chickasaw tribes allowed the Chickasaws to form a district within Choctaw territory while maintaining a degree of autonomy. The agreement, made under pressure from U.S. expansion policies, ensured the Chickasaws received equal representation in the Choctaw council and outlined financial arrangements, including a payment of $530,000 to the Choctaws. This treaty illustrates the complexities of Native American negotiations during a time of displacement and serves as a precursor to later agreements that sought to solidify tribal governance.