Raiford

Claude Excell Raiford

Private 1st Class Claude Excell Raiford served in the 81st Division, 322nd Regiment during World War I. Born on September 15, 1888, in Cabarrus County, he joined the military on May 28, 1917, in Concord, North Carolina. After training at various camps, he deployed to France on August 20, 1917, and participated in combat in Alsace-Lorraine Metz. Wounded in action, he was hospitalized in Vichy, France, and ultimately returned home, being mustered out on August 6, 1919, at Camp Dix, New Jersey.

Surnames Raiford to Russell

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.

List 2, Creeks

List of Creeks and Creek Freedmen, whose names were omitted from final rolls because no application was made or by reason of mistake or oversight. Shows the names of 62 persons of Creek blood and of 2 Creek freedmen all of whom except 10 are minors. Since the approved rolls of Creek citizens by blood contain 11,967 names, and the rolls of Creek freedmen contain 6,837 names, it is seen that the percentage of omissions is remarkably small.