SE Creeks - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Yuchee or Creek Warrior 1814

JudyCaden — 6 Jun 2007 2:51:15 GMT

Looking for any information on a warrior who fought with the British in 1814. Euchee town. Name is Chittalefee. Can anyone tell me anything about this warrior? Judy

[CREEK-SOUTHEAST] Ransom Meadows of Tallapoosa County, Alabama - Native American (Creek) kinship?

weaverstringcat — 18 Aug 2008 12:07:29 GMT

List members:

I have been reading your posts/discussions for a while now.

I have been wondering if anyone could direct me to possible documents that would give proof or disprove that Ransom Meadows in-laws were of Native American (Creek) origin.

There are articles and photographs I have seen (online) that show he had many sons-/daughters-in-law that were of Creek heritage.

Ransom Middleton Meadows (B: 25 dec 1786 in Coranade, Warren County, NC) married Sarah Leona Stevens (Stephens) (B: abt 1791 in Wilkes County, GA). This couple lived, died and were buried in Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

The Meadows family was known for a 'large spread' of land with "a lot of servants" (which may have been a 'cover' to protect Creek refugees who had been forced from Georgia, during a land grab...This I suspect, but have no firm proof of.).

Other names related to Ransom and Sarah meadows which seem to have Creek ties include the following:
* William Allan Lansing Hardy
* Robert Hardy
* Florence Diadema Hogan
* Diadema Peeples (Peoples) Hogan
* John B. Hardy
* Martha Diademia "Patsy" Browning
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Sarah Leona Stephens and Ransom M. Meadows are my (maternal) direct ancestors -- if there is a way to find a Creek connection; and I would greatly appreciate help, or suggestions.

Please visit my 'blog' for what little facts I have been able to find up to now (search for Meadows family):

http://www.calcis.net/blog/

Thank you, for your time.

-- Cathy Ann Abernathy
weavercat@gmail.com
taracat@hotmail.com
taracat@calcis.us

Indian agents

hale6281 — 14 Jan 2005 4:58:18 GMT

I was given information that my ancestor was a Creek woman from Georgia, and that her husband was an Indian Agent.

We have traced some information through her daughter Mary Frances VENTERS (some say Venice) who married James Frederick DAVIS .

I believe that her father's name was Stephen Venters(Ventress) and her mother's name was Jane. They lived in Telfair County Ga in 1820, Putnam County Ga in 1830, and Chambers County, Alabama in 1840.

If Jane were an Indian, and she married a white man, would there be a marriage recorded for them? Is there any way to find out more information on Indian agents? What exactly did they do?

Attached are photos of Mary Frances Davis. The first one is when she was younger. She would have been 1/2 Creek, if the family lore is correct.

Mulattoes in Alabama, were they Creek Indians ?

@@kenny.burton@dot.state.ga.us — 12 Dec 2002 4:19:09 GMT

Hello,

My name is Kenneth Burton, and I am doing genealogy research in the Chambers & Tallapoosa Co. Alabama area, and also the West Point Georgia.

My great-great aunt was a lady named America Hughley. the Earliest document I have of her (that I am sure about is a marriage record Jan. 1870 from the Chambers County courthouse of her marriage to a man named Sheppard Gilmer. The are both listed as colored.

On the 1870 Chambers County Alabama Census, America and Shepard Gilmer are listed as black.
I do have subsequent Census records;i.e 1900, 1910, 1920 where she is using her maiden name.

She died Mar 12, 1931 at the age of 80 years. Our oral family history is that she was Native American, but I cannot find any other documents with this sir name. One of her nephews, a man name Zeke Hughley was living in the Nash Township, Muscogee County Oklahoma during the 1920's.

The sir name Miller might be associated with Hughley

Walker Family related to Creeks

serenity551 — 7 Aug 2008 5:56:44 GMT

My husbands uncle was named Garfie Walker, in the 80s or 90s he was appointed the chief of Creek Indians of a certain part of Alabama in Atmore, Alabama. I am looking for information on his Creek heritage is for my husband. We have been unable to obtain any information from his uncle's family. My husband was led to believe that his family are descendents of Big Warrior of Alabama. I would truly appreciate any information to share with my husband. He has cirrhosses of the Liver and may not be able to get the surgery in time to save him. I would be personally appreciative of any help.

Mathew Spikes - 2nd Seminole War - Florida

JanetFoster80 — 5 Aug 2008 10:43:48 GMT

I recently came across the following entry concerning my GGgrandfather, Matthew Spikes. Matthew's mother, Martha Spikes, is recorded in the 1830 Washington County US Census with 4 sons. Here is the entry:

"Muster Roll of Captain Stephen Richard's company of the MOUNTED FRIENDLY INDIANS, 1st Brigade of the FLORIDA MILITIA, commanded by Gen'l Leigh Reid, ordered into service of the United States by Gov. R. K. Call from the 15th day of October 1837 to the 23rd of April 1838. company enrolled at Walkers' Town, Jackson County, FLORIDA. At Camp Relief, on the 23rd April 1838, Stephen Richards, capt., commander of the company, by signature certified the muster roll to be accurate, just, and true. At the same place and date, D. H. Vinton, Inspector & Mustering Officer, certified by his signature that the muster roll was accurate. Mathew served from 15 October 1837 to 26th November 1837 and from 8 march to 23 April 1838 in the FRIENDLY INDIANS." I have not confirmed this statement and would like to know resources that could provide confirmation.

Does anyone know if all members of the friendly indian troops were, in fact, native american? Or did white settlers also serve in the friendly indian troops? There has been a family story that Matthew had native american heritage, however, this is the first indication that I have found that supports the story.

James A. Knight...Creek?

awesomemnms — 31 Jul 2008 6:10:47 GMT

I have been told that my grandmother had a grandparent who was from the Creek nation. Her parents were Samuel William Penner & Sarah Elizabeth Knight of Arkansas. Her maternal grandfather was James A. Knight (1878-1911)and his mother was Sarah J. (1838-1930). In the 1920 census Sarah E. was living in Sarah J.'s household in Arkansas. A 19 year old young man named Elijah was also in the household. I am not sure if he was Sarah E.'s brother or a cousin. Living on both sides of Sarah J. were Goad families. I know from some cemetery notes of my grandmother's that they are related, but I have not determined how. Does anyone have any informaion on James A. Knight?

CREEK FAMILIES

Steve Travis — 23 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Willing to exchange info on the Above Surnames
of Creek Indians, and Creek Connected Ancestors.
I have much info on most of the above Families.

Creeks

amikepappas — 26 Jul 2008 3:23:33 GMT

Hattie and Mattie were born to Sally Bird-Martin and Francis Marion Martin. After Francis Marion Martin died, Sally re-married a McNealy brother to Adam MCNealy and plantation owner. Grover C Hall is my g-great uncle and a brother to Georgia L Hall (b 1877) Georgia L Hall married Francis Osceola Martin (b.1878) Francis Osceola Martin was a brother of Hattie and Mattie. Up until the time of their death, both Hattie and Mattie feared anyone discovering our Native American heritage.
Sally's sisters were Margaret Alice Byrd-Marsh, Kate Bird-Baxter, brother William Osceola Bird and more siblings.

The following cemetary information on the old Cypress Baptist Church in Jackson County FL lists where some of these relatives are buried near each other...If anyone has more information, please help.

I have more information on some of the Halls.

Hattie L COMERFORD
18 Jan 1870 - 15 Nov 1954

Mattie MARTIN DAVIS
22 Aug 1876 - 4 Dec 1952

Sally MARTIN McNealy
28 Mar 1850 - 1 Apr 1931

Grover C Hall
8 June 1884 - 6 Dec 1956

Pearl Hall COMERFORD
26 Sept 1902 - 17 Jan 1991

James T (Jim) COMERFORD
1884 - 1962

STIGGINS/SIZEMORE/LONDON/PENNINGTON

esleslie — 25 Jul 2008 8:58:23 GMT

I ran across some information regarding descendants of Joseph STIGGINS and Haw GREY connected to the above surnames. Is anyone researching those families? They apparently were in Mississippi, went to Texas and then made application in the late 1890's at South McAlester, Indian Territory, to enroll in the Choctaw Nation. Please email me at esleslie@bellsouth.net if you have any information on these lines, and I will be happy to share what I have on them.
Regards,
Evelyn

Anderson and Kelly

sjmtexas — 20 Jul 2008 10:06:01 GMT

Looking for any information regarding George Anderson (1812 - 1863) married to Nancy Kelly (1813 - 1867). THey were Muscogee, reportedly were born and lived in Alabama, removed prior to forced emigration. In Creek Nation West, settled in Concharty town (near what is now Okmulgee, OK), so I am guessing they lived in Conchardee town in what is now Talladega County, AL prior to removal. They were both at least 1/2 blood, but not sure what their other hertage was. I have good information after removal, but nothing prior.

THey had 12 children -- names include Daniel, Annie, Austin, Liza, Lizzie, William, Solomon, Betsy, not sure if any were born before emigration.

Any help appreciated, Steve Miller

Hall/Beasley

hortysir — 8 May 2008 4:20:03 GMT

Nancy Hall and Steven Beasley had a son Ransom Beasley 1878-1969 (Brewton)Escambia County Alabama. Nancy Hall is supposed to be full-blooded Creek Indian. I can't get any further than that. I don't know her date of birth-or death. She would be my great-great-grandmother. Ransom, his wife Mary Lee, his brother Jacob, Ransom's son Munroe,and Munroe's daughter Patsy (my Mother) are all buried in the Wallace Methodist Church GY in Wallace, AL.
Trying to establish lineage to the Creek Tribe

Mary Franklin

bsparrish42 — 1 Aug 2002 8:36:43 GMT

Searching for the parents of Mary FRANKLIN. She was born about 1836 in either SC or GA. She was suppose to be full-blooded Native American -- either Creek or Cherokee. She married John DIXON about 1850, do not know where. Mary and John both died in Charlton County, GA and are buried in the Dixon Family Cemetery outside of St. George, GA. Have been unable to find them in any 1850 census. In 1860 they were living in New River County, FL. In the 1870 Census they were living in Fernandina, Nassau County, FL. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

kirkland

nsusanroberts — 5 Jul 2008 3:12:56 GMT

I am looking for Mary or Lydia Ann Kirkland who I have information as being recorded as a full-blooded Lower Creek Muscogee Indian in Whigham GA. My information lists their parents as PK Kirkland and Deltia Moniac. Deltia Moniac's parents are listed as Alex and Free Love. I would love to see the rolls that lists any of these people. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Mary Kirkland married Drew Roberts.

John & Joseph Todd

schmutz151 — 1 Mar 2004 2:11:09 GMT

Hi,

Our family has been told that our ancestor Nancy Todd (1785-1867) was a full-blood Indian from NE Georgia. Her father was called John Todd and was given land in 1805 (potentially after his death to his widow Elizabeth). In 1813 Nancy's brother Joseph bought the rest of the family's shares of 268 acres of land they inherited from their father on Clark's Creek of Long Creek which we think was in Wilkes County, Georgia but there are several Long Creeks now.

Nancy Todd married a white preacher named Benjamin Hamrick April 26, 1811 in Wilkes County, Georgia. I can find no evidence that she was Creek or Cherokee other than family legend.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Sheila Schmutz, Canada

Are We Creeks

Patty O'Neil — 8 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have found my Grandmother Alice Mae McGillvery(or different spelling)born in Enterprise Al.1894.Her Father was Daniel Ruth McGillvery dob 1863.I do not know where.He died in Alabama in 1913.His wife was Ida Idella Marsh.Her Mother was Sally Brier told to be full blooded Native American.I am trying ti find any information on this family.I wpuld at least like to know where they were born and who thier families are.And where they came from.Could there be a relationship between Daniel McDonald McGillivray and my family.And who was Sally Brier and where did she come from?
Patty O'Neil
poneil3763@aol.com

Nancy Catherine Hall

jhred1 — 1 Feb 2003 11:08:06 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Nancy Catherine Hall--she was also known as Kitty Hall. I have heard that her father was Bowman Hall and her mother Mattie Hall--this may or may not be true. Nancy Catherine Hall married William Brown and had five sons and a daughter.

Native American Heritage

Ellen — 5 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

It was always told to me that my great grandmother, Rebecca Elizabeth Echols was full or one half Cherokee Indian. When I started researching I found a Mandy Childers on the Dawes rolls listed as a Creek. Mandy was the mother of Rebecca Elizabeth Echols. I am hoping to find more of her people. Rebecca Elizabeth Echols married James Monroe Foshee and they lived around Hot Springs, Arkansas. They are buried at the Mt Tabor Cemetery at Glenwood, Arkansas. Any info would be helpful. Thank you, Ellen

Ward, David

patty007 — 28 Jun 2008 6:15:30 GMT

I have just recently started to research my Ward family line. I have gotten to David Ward who was born in 1795 in Baldwin County, Alabama. My question is does anyone know who is parents and/or siblings are? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

who were James B. Ward's parents?

Angela Zahn — 2 Jun 2006 12:56:30 GMT

EGAN Velma F 1907 1992

t42IOOF_DenCoTX — 27 Jun 2008 1:03:20 GMT

EGAN Velma F 1907 1992

I photographed this gravestone in the I O O F Cemetery, Section I, Denton, Denton Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 190,115 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Creek Hertiage Search

staygold851 — 26 Jun 2008 2:44:17 GMT

I have been researching my family history for sometime but I have come to a road block. I am trying to find which one is of Creek hertiage, James D Shipp or his wife Mary (Eliza) Newell. I have tried different Creek census. They were married in 1865. Does anyone have any idea on where I can search next or any other advice?
Thank you.

Anthony Hodson family Providence alive on U.S.A. 1930 census

jeanparker34 — 22 Jun 2008 10:49:40 GMT

Does anyone have these people in their tree Anthony a meat cutter widower, daughter Annie a hostess in restaurant, Eva a winder in mill, no mention of daughter Lily must be married.
Any help appreciated.
Jean

Dallis Families in Lincoln County Georgia

jackwood24 — 28 May 2008 4:07:04 GMT

I would very much appricate any help on the 1860 and 1870 census for Lincoln County Georgia on the Dallis family..Thank You

McClung - Luster

Kirbvig — 24 May 2008 11:12:12 GMT

Looking for any info on the family of James McClung and Susan Sims Luster. They lived in Eastern Tenn., family from Northern 'Bama. This was about 1845. Also related to Borders.
We are looking for original tribe. We are now all enrolled at Colville.
Any info helpful. Thanks!

Garland and or Ledford Surname in/around Fannin Georgia

mvhayv — 23 May 2008 2:13:09 GMT

I am seeking any evidence of Creek ancestry of Garlands and or Ledfords in or around Fannin, Georgia

Allied Families: McCurry - Fry(e)- Troutman - Blankenship

Help!!

sail1s1 — 16 May 2008 12:56:45 GMT

I am stuck. My gggrandmother's name was Minory Boreman (Bowaman) born in Georgia about 1832. I found her in the 1850 Marshall County Alabama census living with a family of Garrison. In 1855 she married Martin Van Buren Briscoe and their son, John J was my ggranddad. I have always heard that she was full blooded Creek Indian but I have not had any luck finding information to confirm that. If anyone can help I would appriciate it.

Cloud---Decatur Co., Georgia

Gail Manac — 20 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am a decendant of Ransom Cloud,b. 1828 in Ga. Ransom married Mary Ann Donalson in Decatur Co.,1854. Their son Charley Jefferson Cloud, married Eugenia Bennett, daughter of James Franklin and Missouri,(possibly Allen, no proof)Bennett. Charley and Eugenia are my gr-grandparents.

Ransom, apparently was raised by a sibling, Zilpha who married Moses Oliver in 1831. Zilpha was head of house in 1830 with 2 males, one of whom is right age to be Ransom. The other male, I think is M.(Martin), who also shows up in house with Zilpha and Moses.

I have been told all of these people were were Creek.
I am interested in obtaining information on all these people, especially marriage record for James Franklin Bennett. All others were married in Decatur Co.

Zilpha is shown on the 1830 census to be 20 yrs and older.....But all other census records beginning with 1850 and up show her to be only 15 in 1830.

I am very interested in finding their parents. I have been looking for this for a number of years, and cannot even connect them to the other Cloud families of Decatur Co.
People I have disscussed this with say that perhaps their parents were some of the Creek who left before the Removal.

Another strange thing, I have not been able to find anyone who is researching this particular line.

Anyone have information, or just ideas, all will be appreciated and welcome.
Thank you very much.
Gail

George Anderson /Nancy Kelly

sjmtexas — 7 May 2008 5:35:39 GMT

Looking for any information regarding George Anderson (1812 - 1863) married to Nancy Kelly (1813 - 1867) prior to removal. All I know is they reportedly were born and lived in Alabama, removed prior to forced emigration. In Creek Nation West, settled in Concharty town, but do not know if that is where they came form in East. I have good information after removal, but nothing prior. Any help appreciated.

Steve Miller

Walter Melvin VanDean Norris

dhale44 — 4 May 2008 6:55:48 GMT

Need any information you can give me on Walter Melvin VanDean Norris, my gf. I know he died in 1938 in Chattooga County, Georgia. He married Lura Elizabeth Willis. Their children are: (Twins) Walter Aldene and Lura Allene, Eugene, Robert, Melvin.

William Walker Hale

dhale44 — 4 May 2008 6:51:51 GMT

I am looking for information on William Walker Hale, free Native American Indian from coweta County, Georgia. Possibly Creek. He married Mary ?. They had three daughters, Mahala, Nancy, and Rachel.

My email: dhale44@yahoo.com

famil from wayne county in GA.

elmiraclark — 2 May 2008 8:33:54 GMT

I,m searching for answers about my family history Ethal Ashley and Gordon Howard they were married and had about 10 children Gordon was actualy from tifton GA.were he was born farther name was calvin Gordon.

Cottell's in Ohio, Tn.

bann183 — 27 Apr 2008 6:09:24 GMT

Looking for all info on my great grandfather Delarma Sente Cottell in Paulding Co., Ohio.

Alexander, Charles A/Jane

BJWalker5840 — 20 Apr 2008 10:08:21 GMT

Looking for information regarding Charles Armstead Alexander married to Jane (Gray?) lived in Alexandria,Virginia. Died around 1800 ? Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Fambrough, Aubrey

BJWalker5840 — 20 Apr 2008 10:05:46 GMT

Looking for information regarding Aubrey Fambrough born in Virginia lived in Point of Rocks, MD, Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Leitch, Ethel

BJWalker5840 — 20 Apr 2008 10:04:15 GMT

Lookine for Ethel Leitch born in Virginia or DC. Sister of Clarence Leitch. Daughter of James and Betty J. Leitch. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Carter, Earl, Ethel, Hattie

BJWalker5840 — 20 Apr 2008 10:02:31 GMT

Looking for my father's family. They were born in Virginia lived in Taylorstown. Earl married Mae E. Leitch, Ethel married Aubrey Money and Hattie married Ray Prather. Any information would greatly appreciated.

Hines, Betty J/Albert

BJWalker5840 — 20 Apr 2008 9:59:57 GMT

Looking for information regarding Albert Hines born in England 1808 and his daughter Betty J born in Virginia 1863. She was married to James Leitch born in Scotland 1854. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Info on Kialigee Tribal Town

Doris Tiger — 16 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

My family was from Wetumka, Oklahoma. I am Wind Clan and my tribal town is Kialigee. We're originally from Georgia.
I am an upper creek. My mother is Eloweda Fish Tiger. I'm looking for relatives and info on my clan and tribal town.
Any additional information that can be provided related to my quest will be appreciated. Wetumka is in Hughes County, Oklahoma. I also had an Uncle Sandy Fish who lived in Weleetka, Oklahoma.

Creek Indian from Tenn. to Illinois

evjww — 3 Apr 2008 3:16:23 GMT

Hi!

My name is Marian Warren, and my direct e-mail address is: Mjswspokane@comcast.net

Quite recently, a distant relative told me that one of my gr-gr-gr-grandmothers was full-blooded Creek Indian. She married my gr-gr-gr-grandfather, Alexander Summers. Her name was Clarrisa Lill(e)y.

My Aunt had told me that Clarrisa's maiden name was Overton. Then the other fellow told me the Indian part. I found proof of her maiden name from a short bio of one of Alexander and Clarissa's sons.

Alexander and Clarrisa started out from Sumner Co., TN. They ended up in Franklin Co., Illinois (possible some of the families in surrounding counties of Hamilton and Jefferson.)

Any help anyone could give would be greatly appreciated!!
I have no idea how to begin a search for Indians, Native Americans.

I was also told that Clarissa had been "bought" in TN. And, Alexander's father was supposed to have bought his (think 2nd) wife from the Gov. of TN. I'm somewhat sceptical about this, but who knows?

Hope to hear back from anyone who might know something about this. Thanks!!

Bye for now---Marian Warren

My Alabama families

BrandyHoyt — 16 Apr 2007 2:56:01 GMT

I have three main lines in my family that I have been told are Native American. My Grandmother Lou Ellen Robinson said on of her Uncles went to apply for the Rolls but was denied. She was born 1924. Now her Mothers maiden name was Bates and I was told they were Creek. The other part of the family is Robinson and Browns. Now I have family that says the Browns were Creek. They came to AL from GA. And the Bates I haven't really traced out of southern AL. I have the Bates back to about 1860's and The Browns 1840's in GA soon moving to AL. Now my Grandmother said the Robinsons were Cherokee. I have no clue where to look anymore and just know that the stories are true.

Brandy

creeks in coosa co,al

megabucks40 — 30 Jul 2001 1:50:07 GMT

hi
i am seeking info on the creek indians in coosa co. about 1805/1818
hanna hale's daughter jane hale, married simon strickland in fish pond,coosa co al.
simon strickland is in my direct line of stricklands/stricklins
i believe that the families of wilson, hunt, and graves,possible bridges, intermarried with this line of stricklands/stricklins
does anyone have information on these families,i greatly appreciate anything you can share
mary dennis
alasrgal40@aol.com
keep the good thought

Voy Family Tree

Conniecarl53 — 2 Apr 2008 6:23:53 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding the Voy's From Germany. The only information that I have is that My great grandfather was Herman F. Voy and his wife was Fredricka, they arrived in 1907.

Voy Family Tree

Conniecarl53 — 2 Apr 2008 6:23:15 GMT

I am looking for any information regarding the Voy's From Germany. The only information that I have is that My great grandfather was Herman F. Voy and his wife was fredricka, they arrived in 1907.

SEMOICE/SEMAC/SEHOY/SEMIRA/SAY MOY/SHOMACK

frybreadmojo — 6 Nov 2006 10:32:55 GMT

My family all list the name Shomack/Sumach on there enrollment apps. I just found a reference to the name Semoice and that it had other spellings Semac (which is like shomack / sumach) Sehoy, Semira, Say Moy.

Where can I find more info on this family? This could be what I have been missing.

Thanks,
Anthony Lock

Hopoi Miccoi & William Mackey

edwardsfd — 18 Mar 2008 2:22:52 GMT

Looking for information on Hopoi Miccoi who is supposed Muskogee Creek married to William Mackey; late 1700's to early 1800's. Possibly widow of a principal chief of the Creeks.

Indian ancestory Leger, Matte

draconus71 — 17 Mar 2008 2:10:29 GMT

I was told that my great grandmother Odile Marie Leger was full blooded indian but I do not know what tribe. She was born 14 aug 1895 in Iota Acadia Parish La. Any info on her or her family would be greatly appreciated. Hodgessulphur@aol.com She married Terrance Daigle and died in child birth in 1918

Searching for

tawahna2 — 14 Apr 2007 7:19:19 GMT

Is there any place to go to find your people, and you know there indian, and you have searched all web sites looking. i am looking for Creeks, Choctaw, Chickasaw, in or around southwest Va, wva bordering Va and Ky. in that area. you may mail me direct tawahna2@yahoo.com wado, Lilly

Silvanus Neal

zingo1226 — 13 Jun 2002 2:20:15 GMT

Would appreciate any info on Silvanus Neal, father of William Neal. William was born about 1833. Silvanus was married to Eliza Stokes. One of their children was Thomas Woodward Neal born in 1869.

mcghee/semoice

sheilamccawley/schultz — 14 Dec 2005 5:20:07 GMT

i'm new at genealogy, but, Lynn McGhee was my 5th g grandfather, his mother was creek, does any one know her name,or what clan she was from? wind clan, wolf, etc..
also, does anyone have any info on Hettie Semoice's family?
i believe her father was John semoice,what clan were they from? is there another web-site i could go to, to learn more?
thank you, sheila

Walker name

BCrawey — 4 Feb 2008 6:53:01 GMT

I have been trying to locate info on Richard Clark (R C) Walker- On the 1880 Pope County, Arkansas,census,it states he was 41 years old,and,was born Florida. It states his mother and father were both born in South Carolina. His son, my grandfather, Richard Benjamin Walker, told us he was part Seminole Indian. I am trying to locate info on Richard Clark Walker and/or his parents. Have not located any documentation in Arkansas - no land records, tax records, gravesite, etc.
Please help if you can.
Thanks

Sapulpa and McCombs

vldorff — 7 Jan 2004 4:22:48 GMT

Part of: Series: Applications for Enrollment in the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898 - 1914

Scope & Content Note:
Name: Nancy Barnett Type: Parent Sex: Female City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Peter Barnett Type: Parent Sex: Male City of Residence: Hitchete

Name: Eliza Type: Parent Sex: Female City of Residence: Cussehta Name: Joseph McComb Type: By Blood Age: 7 Sex: Male Degree Indian Blood: Full Roll Number: 6444 City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Marcellus McCombs Type: Parent Sex: Male City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Yarner McCombs Type: Parent Sex: Female City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Sapulpa Type: Parent Sex: Male City of Residence: Osoche

Name: James Sapulpa Type: By Blood Age: 40 Sex: Male Degree Indian Blood: Full Roll Number: 6442 City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Lizzie Sapulpa Type: By Blood Age: 23 Sex: Female Degree Indian Blood: Full Roll Number: 6443 City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Rosa Sapulpa Type: By Blood Age: 14 Sex: Female Degree Indian Blood: Full Roll Number: 6445 City of Residence: Cussehta

Name: Totha Sapulpa Type: Parent Sex: Female City of Residence: Cussehta

I think Eliza is Elizabeth Barnett who married James Sapulpa.
and adoped Joseph McCombs.
On the 1899-1914 Eliza has no Roll No so she must have died before 1899.
On the Final Dawes Roll of 1896 census card number 2088 Creek by Blood. They have listed.
James Sapulpa age 40, fullblood roll no 6442
Lizzie B Sapulpa age 23, fullblood roll no 6443
Kosa Sapulpa age 14, fullblood roll no 6445
Joseph McComb age 7, fullblood roll no 6444
Joseph McCombs is my son in laws grandfather.
Yarner Sapulpa McCombs and Marcellus McCombs were Joseph McCombs parents.Yarner died from small pox. I don't know what Marcellus or Elizabeth died from.

Poston connection to the McGhee Family?

frybreadmojo — 6 Nov 2006 10:32:55 GMT

Hello,
I have been doing alot of research on my ancestors. I have alot of enrollment applications where my family enrolled for the cherokee but was denied because it was a "Creek Case".

On some of the applications when asked for Indian name alot of them put Shomack. I was told that this connects to Lynn McGhee? somehow. That his name was Shomack/Shumac?

Also on the applications they were all witnessed by McGhees stating they knew the Poston family to be creek indians. Does anyone know more about this? Also one app said James Postons father (my ggggrandfather) was killed at Burnt Corn.

I would appreciate any help with this info.
Anthony Lock

Opothle Yaholo Knight McKellop Scott Perryman

kellie_corn — 12 Jul 2001 2:18:05 GMT

I am researching the following people:
Creek Chief Opothle YAHOLO (Harjo,Fixico,Harju) is he the same person as Hopetah Harjo Or are they father son or no relation?? His son William KNIGHT his son Jacob KNIGHT who was married to Malinda (what was her maiden name?)their daughter Sallie Belle McKELLOP who was married to Joseph McKELLOP their daughter Effie SCOTT who married Bruce SCOTT (my grandparents) and also the Chief Ben PERRYMAN. Any information is appreciated. You can Email me at corn@dfn.com
Thanks
Kellie

Nancy McKellop Ralston

yellowbird46 — 29 Jan 2008 9:22:55 GMT

Yes, I am a GG Grandaughter of Nancy (McKellop, Walker) Ralston, Mother of John F Ralston (my G Grandfather).
I am looking for more info on Nancy and Nancy Tribe, etc. I have looked all over for Nancys Mother Lizzie Yahola? and Nancys Father ? of last name.

some may have more than 1 last name

kellie_corn — 19 Dec 2007 7:14:19 GMT

I noticed that when i am doing my lineage that some of my people have many different last names, all pretty, much sound the same but different spellings and some times they would use their mothers maiden name and some their fathers, so when anyone else is doing the lookups keep in mind that this may their case. Sometimes I find that they have children with totally different last names than the mother and the father.....not sure why though...
just wanted to share this in case anyone reads this...it may help someone
kellie

joshua wiggins roll number

shelly — 14 Jul 2001 4:59:59 GMT

HELLO,
I WAS WONDERRING IF ANY ONE COULD TELL ME HOW TO LOOK UP A PERSONS ROLL NUMBER. I AM TRYING TO LOOK UP JOSHUA WIGGINS IT IS 11159.
SHELLY

Wards

Donna_Burkemo — 16 Feb 2006 1:56:12 GMT

O.k. I know there are a lot of Wards. Here's my family, that I know of..
Me- Donna Louise Brunette-Father Donald A. Brunette,Mother- Mildred Yvonne Ward. Her Father wa Robert Reynolds Ward, his 1st wife was Trudie Leona Kimmons, my grandmother. Robert Reynolds Ward's 2nd wife was Ruby L. Olsen. I think, Robert Reynolds' father was Asa Lee Ward, mother was Ella A.(Johnson) Ward. Was Benjamin F. Ward his father?Was Martha Mary Gilley his mother? Any farther ancestors, I would love to know. I grow up in Pensacola, Florida, I was raised by my grandmother Lena, who married Paul Fell, after her divorce from Robert Reynolds Ward.
Thanks again,
Donna

my tree with many limbs and native roots

moonrose2u — 9 Feb 2007 3:22:08 GMT

am looking for the following surnames:

Combs, Brewer, Morgan, Jenkins, Jones, Lewis, Hensley, Hall, Baker, Bird, Riddle, Barrett, Barger, Allen, Riddle, Smith, Frazier

all with a NC/SC/KY/TN connection.

one side of family states we are Creek; the other side says Cherokee..

help!

Cherokee???

BettyAshford27 — 2 Jan 2007 9:55:17 GMT

I have a family member that was part Indian. I think it was Cherokee Her name was Cartie Catherine Groves. Born Aug. 1820 died Oct. 1903. She was born in Tenn. Father was Samuel Groves. She married John Hamilton Cowsert. I would info on her heritage.

William SIZEMORE/1798 to 1853-1858

esleslie — 10 Jan 2008 2:22:15 GMT

We would very much like to contact a male direct line SIZEMORE descendant of William SIZEMORE, son of Arthur and Mary SIZEMORE, b. 1798 d. bet 1853 and 1858 in Baldwin Co., AL., William married Levitia Lucretia MONIAC and their children were: Adaline Eugenia Sizemore m. (1) Robert P. JONES and (2) John RENAULT; Rosannah Sizemore m. James M. McDONALD; William SIZEMORE; Elizabeth SIZEMORE; David M. SIZEMORE; Alexander M. SIZEMORE m. Mary Ella WEATHERFORD; Charles W. SIZEMORE; Caroline Virginia Sizemore m. George A. McDONALD; Mary D. "Molly" SIZEMORE m. James McGee GILBERT; Fredericka SIZEMORE and John W. SIZEMORE. If you are researching any of these families and know the present whereabouts of any direct line male c descendants of William and Vicey SIZEMORE, i.e., father to son with the surname SIZEMORE, please contact me at esleslie@bellsouth.net - Evelyn Sizemore Leslie - concerning probable monetary help with our y-DNA project testing cost for a willing participant who fits this description. Thanks for any leads in locating present-day descendants of William!
Evelyn S. Leslie

McGillivray Plantation

ScottColtrain — 24 Nov 2007 3:47:14 GMT

Alexander McGillivray, the Creek Mico, had a plantation on the Little River above Tensaw. Does anyone know the precise location of his plantation. At his death, I believe it was confiscated by his sisters and their families.

McGillivray Plantation

ScottColtrain — 24 Nov 2007 3:47:35 GMT

Building Family Tree

Bobby Walker — 5 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on the Walkers and McGhees. Names interested in are J.C. Walker, Lutreacy McGhee, William McGhee, Julia McGhee, Jurusher McGhee, Charlie McGhee, Richard Walker, Emma McGhee and many others. All are Members of the Poarch Band Creek Indians of Atmore, Al. Escambia County. Any Help will be appreciated!

NEED HELP FOR CREEK NATION MEMBERSHIP

LEANINGTREE — 3 Feb 2007 4:32:02 GMT

TO THE ,
CHIEFS , ELDERS , TRIBAL COUNCIL
AND THE MEMBERS OF THE GREAT CREEK NATION .
AND OTHERS WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO ASSIST ME .

GREETINGS .

This will be a rather long message , please indulge me by taking the time to read it .

I know that I am in the bloodline of the creek nation . My problem is that after well over two years of searching I am not able to produce the required legal information that would satisfy the creek nation to where I would be accepted into the nation . My purpose for seeking admission is not to make any claims to the tribe or the federal government for any kind of compensation or personal gain .

Since I was a very young child I was told that I and my siblings were forth blood Indian . At the time this meant little to me but now as I grow older ( 72 ) it has become very important in that I would be very proud to be placed on the official rolls of the nation and more importantly to be able to pass this heritage and ancestry on to my children and grand children so that they will officially be able to carry on this noble blood line .

I have always had a unexplained, until recently ,a very kindred and close feeling toward all native Americans … as a youngster I spent most of my time roaming over the blue ridge and Allegheny mountains , living off the land as best I could and learning about nature .. This I attribute to my Indian heritage . I used as my guidelines the writings of “ Ellsworth Jeager “, a full blood member of the Delaware tribe who published a series of books entitled “ wild wood wisdom “. although my activities have slowed due to age I still hold a great love and respect for nature and the outdoors , I still hunt , fish and camp when ever possible .

While conducting my search I learned and believe it to be true that MARY JANE CHEOTAH, THE DAUGHTER OF RUBIN CHEOTAH was born around 1840 -- 1845 in GEORGIA . Rubin was killed when Mary Jane was very young . She was sold or traded to the family of Walter Hovis in Vernango county Pennsylvania where she adopted the hovis sur name and worked as a domestic servant .

She married another servant named Jessie who had also taken the Hovis name .

When they became freedmen they returned to the southern states , any further history of Jessie is long lost , however mary Jane was listed on the dawes rolls in 1906 and after several undocumented marriages died in 1918 probably in Oklahoma..
One of those marriages was supposedly to a Willis f. hovis who traces forward to my family tree however no further mention of mary Jane can be found which unfortunately has brought me to a inconclusive end to my long time search .

As happens very often internal family strife steps in which was the case in my family several generations back …. Any records that might have existed then have been lost leaving later generations without records of their roots

I have hired a private ancestry researcher to trace my family , the final report does in fact tie me to the creek nation ( attached )… I have also submitted to DNA testing that conclude that I am of American Indian blood lines ( attached ).

I have come to the end of the trail in my search for my creek nation connections , although I know in my heart that I am of your tribe I can not prove it and I must accept the fact that I probably never will be able to do so…. This to me is the ultimate disappointment of my life .

The greatest gift I could ever leave to my descendants is the knowledge that they carry the same bloodlines of the first Americans on the north American continent .

I will submit along with this letter the information I have gathered , I will respectfully ask that you read it and determine if there is any way that you can help me in my quest to become associated or affiliated with your great nation in any way no matter how minor .

my big problem is that I simply cant come up with the information that is required to even be considered for membership ,,, I have spoken with people who have far more data than I do and they have been rejected so I would say my chances are slim to none .

please don't view this as a complaint but I think it is very sad that persons like myself who are positive in their own hearts and minds that they are of Indian decent but cant meet the requirements that are set down by a tribe to be accepted .

I am fearful that the Indian heritage I have will forever be lost unless it is recorded in some archive , some where . if anyone should for what ever reason research my heritage after I have gone to another world there will be no record that I was in anyway attached to the native American culture , and that is very sad .

I believe that the spirit and soul of a person lives so long as at least one person remembers them , after that the spirit dies and the person never existed .

over thousands of years many races, civilizations and cultures have vanished without a trace , this could be the fate of the native American culture if steps are not taken to insure that the present civilization and those that follow will always know that we were here .

how long will it take for every living native American to pass on ? from what I read their are more dying than are being accepted , how long will it be before there is no more official written records of any living Indians ? I worry about that .

In my heart and mind I shall always consider myself a member of the GREAT CREEK NATION .

“ MAY THE GREAT SPIRITS GUIDE YOUR FOOTSTEPS IN UNKNOWN PLACES

SINCERELY AND WITH GREAT RESPECT ,,

RONALD F. HOVIS
19806 SCOTT HILL DRIVE
HAGERSTOWN , MARYLAND , 21742
301 733 8561 ,,,,, HOVRON@AOL.COM .

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GREETINGS , TO THE GREAT CREEK INDIAN NATION .

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN .

I am 72 years of age now and as far back as I can remember I was told by my family that I was a 4th ( forth ) blood American Indian.

I can recall in my grandfathers house a picture of a women in Indian clothing with long braided hair .... I have no idea what happened to the photo or who she was .

I have been researching my family tree ( HOVIS ) and came across the following entry but can find on further information .

FYI Found Mary Jane Hovis was full Creek
Author: sadoo Date: 8 Nov 2000 6:49 PM GMT
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I have just been informed that Mary Jane Hovis
b.abt 1850 in N.C. OR ALABAMA, married to John Adams Wilson
was full blood Creek.
Found the name on the rolls.
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can you point me in the right direction where I might find out more about my Indian heritage if I should actually have one , if I do I will be very proud .

FYI Mary Hovis full blood Creek
Posted by: sandra Date: November 08, 2000 at 18:49:52
of 458

Just found out Mary Jane Hovis abt 1850
was full blood Creek
she married John Adams Wilson
They lived in N.C. ,Ga. Texas and GA.again

thank you in advance for your kind of attention and assistance .

SINCERELY ,

RONALD F. (RON) HOVIS
19806 SCOTT HILL DRIVE ,
HAGERSTOWN , MARYLAND, 21742
U.S.A..
301 733 8561
HOVRON@AOL.COM

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FYI Mary Hovis full blood Creek
Posted by: sandra Date: November 08, 2000 at 18:49:52
of 458

Just found out Mary Jane Hovis abt 1850
was full blood Creek
she married John Adams Wilson
They lived in N.C. ,Ga. Texas and GA.again
Found on rolls

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GREETINGS ,
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

After several years of searching I have gathered evidence that myself , my siblings , my children and grand children are in the blood line of the great CREEK NATION .

Our heritage relates Back to MARY JANE HOVIS , born around 1840 , was accepted onto the Dawes Rolls in 1906 and who died in 1918 in Oklahoma..

I would be very honored if my family could obtain a official card that would indicate that we are in fact descendants of the Creek Nation …….. We would never use the card to attempt to receive any kind of benefits or privileges based on our connection with the nation ..

It would serve only as a instrument of pride to be able to say and prove that we carry the blood line of our native American ancestors .

Can you direct me to a organization where I might obtain this card , it would mean more to me than I could ever put into words .

Thank you in advance for your kind attention and any assistance you might provide

RONALD F. HOVIS
19806 SCOTT HILL DRIVE
HAGERSTOWN , MARYLAND , 21742
301 733 8561 ,,,,, HOVRON@AOL.COM .

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January 8, 2007
Mr. Ronald f. Hovis
19806 Scott Hill drive
Hagerstown , Maryland.

Dear Mr. Hovis.

Thank you so very much for your interest in the possibility of your having ancestors who are members of the great Creek nation .

From the volume of information you have forwarded to tribal chiefs and our research groups we are happy to inform you that we are 99% sure that you have creek Indian blood as also do your siblings , same generation cousins and all children of your generation . Our research tells us that you and all other members of your family of a like generation are forth blood creek descendants .

Each succeeding generation would genetically subtract each generation by two which means that your off spring are sixth blood , your grand children would be eighth blood and so on so long as there was no inbreeding or a spouse on either side were of full creek blood ,,,, this is not indicated in your family tree data you submitted to us .

We will be sending you a full report on the study we have conducted in the near future .

Regarding Mary Jane Hovis : we believe she was born Mary Jane Cheotah between 1840 and 1845, her father was Ruben Cheotah , there is no record of her mother .

They lived primarily in Georgia along the flint and Chattahoochee rivers , there were two separate bands of creeks who lived along the rivers , on band were called the upper band and the other the lower band , Mary Jane was part of the lower band .
These two bands were enemies and engaged in many wars and battles , in one of these battles Ruben was killed and Mary Jane was captured and became a slave , the dates of all this action is unclear ..

Mary Jane was then sold or traded as a domestic slave to the family estate of Walter Hovis in either Vernango or Franklin counties in Pennsylvania where she adopted the Hovis surname as was the practice .

She married another full blood creek slave who had taken the name of Jessie Hovis

After being declared freedmen they returned to North Carolina , Jessie who was a itinerate worker traveled where the work was , they lived in many locations .

No further records of Jessie hovis could be found but we can safely assume he died because records do show that Mary Jane hovis married Will F. Hovis in about 1906

Mary Jane shows up on the Dawes final rolls of the creek nation in 1906 where she received a monthly annuity from the U.S. government which verified that she was a full blood creek Indian .. She died in 1918 probably in Oklahoma at around 70 years of age .

We hope that you will find this information helpful and we believe that you are indeed a forth blood member of the great creek nation ..

Sincerely :

Pettie J . Dawson
Research staff ,

Idalou , Texas

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January 11, 2007

Dear Mr. Ronald F. Hovis.

In my haste I failed to transmit the final entry in our Hovis study, please excuse my error.

Willis F. Hovis who married Mary Jane Hovis about 1906 traces to several other Hovis family members in that next generation .

Anna Mary, John A., and William Francis who we believe to be your grand father and the nephew of Mary Jane Hovis who we have determined is of full creek extraction .

This would complete and close the circle which would explain with 99.9% certainty that William Francis Hovis was at least one half creek Indian which would translate to your being at least of forth generation creek blood .

Again I apologize for the delay .

Sincerely:

Pettie J . Dawson
Research staff ,

Idalou , Texas

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JANUARY 21, 2007

Mr. Ronald Hovis
I9806 Scott Hill Drive
Hagerstown , Maryland 21742.

Dear Sir :

Thank you for choosing our testing labs to determine your D.N.A. profile , the tissue and blood samples you sent were adequate to perform our required test procedures .
We believe that the results of our tests are accurate to one ( 1 ) in 200 million .

We studied and compared your samples to 27 known D.N.A. markers and patterns , we compared those results to a data base of well over 200 million known historical markers using the test criteria you requested , that being your genetic relation to the native American Indian .

Although it is impossible to determine any specific tribe of native Americans , we can assure you that you are in fact the descendant of the American Indian .

We have also determined that you are endowed with between 15 % and 19 % native American blood .. Over the time period you describe we judge this to be a substantial percentage and could be of sufficient quantity to gain membership in various Indian nations depending on the tribe’s constitution and bylaws .

Anyone who was born into the same generation as yourself would have the same D.N.A. markers as you , any following generations would continue to carry the same markers and patterns but the blood percentages would be of a lesser amount .

We hope that this information has answered your inquiries to your satisfaction and we will be most happy to assist you in any other manner that we are able .

Once again , thank your for your patronage .

SINCERELY :

RICHARD M. DUGAN,
CHIEF , TESTING DIVISION ,
GENETRACK BIOLABS

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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN .

I am a 72 year old American citizen , since I was a young child I have been told by the elders in my family that myself and my siblings were of forth blood native Indian .

I can recall seeing pictures and Indian objects in my grand parents home that depicted a Indian nation …. At the time they were of little importance to me but now they have become very important since I am now trying to locate my Indian ancestry .

After two years of research I have found information that I am of the CREEK BLOODLINE .
The path has led me to MARY JANE HOVIS ,…..
we believe she was born Mary Jane Cheotah between 1840 and 1845, her father was Ruben Cheotah , there is no record of her mother . We also believe that Mary Jane was orphaned at a very early age and was sent to Pennsylvania as a domestic servant .

She returned to North Carolina where she married Jessie Wilson , later she married Willis F. Hovis who brought forth four off spring one of whom became my grand father, William Francis Hovis who then settled in Maryland .

Mary Jane was accepted into the Creek nation in 1906 as full blood creek and is listed in the Dawes rolls ., she died in 1918 in Oklahoma .

This might sound a little strange to you but as far back as I can recall I have always had a kindred love for the native American peoples …. When the opportunity presented itself I would visit historical Indian sites ……. I would always get the feeling that I belonged there and was a part of that history .
I have adopted the theory that the spirits and gods of the native American blood I carry is speaking to me and I am sure of it , no one could ever change my mind .

I firmly believe in god and his son Jesus , I also believe in guardian angels . I have been in life threatening situations three times in my life , once during the Korean war ... I was guided out of those by what I thought were my guardian angels ..... but now that I know that I am of native American heritage I must wonder if my survival was not due to the intervention of the great Indian spirits who watch over us .

Although I would be extremely honored I am sure that I could not provide the required information that would indicate that I were a proven member of the creek nation , however , I would be honored if I were to be able to obtain some sort of card , document or other means that would indicate that I and my children did in fact carry creek blood within our veins .we are 99.9 % sure this is the case...
We would be honored beyond words and description.

Could you , would you be able to direct me to a person or a organization where I might obtain this confirmation .

Thank you in advance for your kind attention and any assistance you might provide .

SINCERELY :

RONALD F. HOVIS
19806 SCOTT HILL DRIVE
HAGERSTOWN , MARYLAND , 21742
301 733 8561 ,,,,, HOVRON@AOL.COM .

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MAY THE GREAT SPIRITS GUIDE YOUR FOOTSTEPS IN UNKNOWN PLACES

RONALD F. HOVIS
19806 SCOTT HILL DRIVE
HAGERSTOWN , MARYLAND , 21742
301 733 8561 ,,,,, HOVRON@AOL.COM .

Landrum/Cato

Terry Cato — 14 Feb 2006 11:27:04 GMT

Does anyone know of any Creek or Cherokee on the Jasper O. Landrum-Josie Cavender or Calmer Columbus Cato-Susan Alice Gordon families?

Native genetics analysis

SusanR44 — 22 Dec 2007 4:26:49 GMT

From: Jacnrg@aol.com
Subject: [CREEK-SOUTHEAST] Native genetics analysis
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2007 14:47:41 EST

New article about the genetics of Native Americans...technical but the
diagrams are very interesting.

Perhaps some of us should volunteer some DNA cheek swabs to add Creek data
to the analysis.

Enjoy.
EagleLittle

(http://genetics.plosjournals.org/perlserv/?request=slideshow...)

Apalachee Creek Indians

amikepappas — 27 Nov 2007 5:29:29 GMT

I was told that my g-g-g-greatgrandfather Martin and was an Apalachee Indian from the Florida pandhandle. Land was deeded to him from a french Heugonot; location unknown. It is believed the Martins moved from La and into Florida. My g-grandfather was Francis Osceola Martin of 1878. His fatehr Francis Marion Martin and his mother, Bird-Martin. Geoorgia Hall, married to Francis Osceola, was a Cherokee/Irish woman whose mother was full-blooded Cherokee and a medicine woman.
My grandfather wrote down the names of the descendents to John Martin married to Viney Martin of 1823 (Apalachee Indian. My grandpa Ronald Marion Martin also knew where to find the arrowheads and shards of pottery in Jackson County, FL. He showed me where the family hid in Florida Caverns in a particular cave surrounded by folliage. He also knew where a couple of shipwrecks in Vero Beach. I have a newspapper clipping of one where lots of gold was found. It seems the Martin family names the children after one another which makes the search much harder.
If you have any info, please contact me at Jeanniepappas@yahoo.com
Thanks!

Amerindian Roots?

SusanR44 — 3 Dec 2007 5:35:35 GMT

Here are some projects going on that you might want to look into to learn more about your Amerindian roots:

www.familytreedna.com/public/AmericanIndian

www.familytreedna.com/public/Amerind Y

www.familytreedna.com/public/AmerindFoundermtDNA

Susan

poston, macks, semoice

deram61 — 1 Dec 2007 5:04:42 GMT

I am still trying to find any family info. My ggg grandpa was James Poston. His ec # was 11205. HIs daughter Charity Poston was my gg grandma she married Noah Macks. Noah Macks as well as James Poston and his wife Elizabeth Leach are all listed as ancestors on Billie Ford Sniders 1950 register of Creek Indians E. of Mississippi. I have no other info on Noah except he married Charity in Escambia Co Fl. in 1854. Noah also served in Civil war. Supposedly he deserted the war. ??. I see a Charity Macks in Escambia Co Fl. with a husband named John. I tend to believe this is Noah becasue they are living next door to Charitys brother John. I have the Guion applications of Andrew "Jack" Macks and John Poston both were denied becasue they were creek cases. I also have Dollie Poston Rollins who said her family Indian name is Shomack which I have foudn may be Semoice. Also another relative Virgie Poston says the same on her app which was in the 70s. KNowing that the government has given my ggggrandpa a ec # 11205 is great but I would love to know more info. Also James states on his census info in 1850 and 1860 that he is from South CArolina. His mom lives with him in both census once as Frances and once as Currie. I would love to find more on NOah Harjo Macks as well as go back farther on James Poston. Oh James was born abt 1830. Sorry for being so longwinded.

Thanks so kindly,
Deanna

Dorch, Barber, Foster, Simmons, Anderson GA/AL/FL

JanetFoster80 — 14 Dec 2006 12:27:30 GMT

I am searching for information that connects my ancestry with Lower Muscogee Creek heritage.

My GGG Grandfather was Henry Dorch b. 1815 in GA married to Susan Emily (surname unknown)/GG Grandfather Thomas H. Dorch b.1844 in FL married Mary Jane Barber in Decatur Co. GA in 1868. G Grandmother Emily G. Dorch b. 1873 in GA. Emily married William Henry Foster b. 1866 in AL or FL. Emily and Henry were married in 1893 in Washington Co. FL. Family history indicates that these ancestors are connected to Ocmulgee Creek, Brace Tribe (cannot find any information about Ocmulgee Creek or Brace Tribe).

In addition, my ancestry also includes GGGG Grandfather Thomas Anderson married to Elizabeth (not confirmed), GGG Grandfather John Anderson b. 1835 in AL married to Roxanne or Roxyan (surname unknown), GG Grandmother Mary Anderson b. 1868 in AL, G Grandmother Alvina (Viney) Anderson b. 1886 in FL who married Oscar Simmons b. 1881 in FL. Viney and Oscar were married in 1901 in Washington County FL. These ancestors are reported to be Lower Muscogee Creek, Holmes Tribe (once again, I'm stuck).

Any information that could be helpful in continuing my search is welcomed.

Franklin, Miles, Dees, Sizemores, Bryars, Hubbard

eiss2006 — 19 Nov 2007 6:48:16 GMT

Researching my Franklin and Sizemore line. Would appreciate any information. According to my grandmother's records the Franklins were originally from SC and migrated to South Alabama. They have ties to the Dees, Sizemores, Hubbards, Bryars, and Miles families. I need proof of Elizabeth Sizemore being married to Thomas Jefferson Franklin Sr. According to grandmother's records she was the daughter of Arthur Sizemore and Mary Polly Bailey. My e-mail is rpcajay@frontiernet.net

Mariah Adams

eiss2006 — 19 Nov 2007 6:43:09 GMT

I'm looking for information on Mariah (Moriah)Adams married to Jack McGhee. They were both Creek Indian. She is my ggggrandmother. She was from Alabama. I would like to know who her parents were.

Pollie Brown Walton Co FL. 1900

JudyCaden — 11 Nov 2007 6:57:43 GMT

Looking for info on Pollie Brown living in Boggy Bayou & Portland, FL area with two sons, ages 5 & 1 in 1900; she died in childbirth of her 3rd son in 1906; the son survived and granny Tish raised the three boys in Walton Co. FL.
All are listed as MU in the 1910 census, Sandy Creek Pct of Walton County. Can anyone help?? Judy in Florida

Poarch Creek

Joshua — 7 Feb 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am reasearching my G-grandmother from Atmore Alabama. She was of Creek blood so i assume that she was also a member of the Poarch band of Creeks. Her name was Sadie marie Browder and died sometime in the late forties early fifties. If anyone is from that part of alabama and can help, please do. Thank you

Is Elzinia Johnson Indian?

CathyTolbert — 23 Aug 2006 5:38:29 GMT

We have traced her back to my husbands mothers gggrandmother on her fathers side. She married William Wilburn Bray and all paper work that my mother in law has from family says she is Indian but not for sure. We can't find any thing else on her. There are 2 listings on her dob as 1801-1805 and abt 1810.
Other names she has is Zinna, Elzina, Elzinia, Sena. Elzinia could have been her name and the others were nick names.

Thanks again for your help, it's very much appriciated.
Cathy

Mollie Sunday

barbara1949us1 — 22 Oct 2007 11:10:21 GMT

My name is Barbara Touchton and I am looking for info on my
grandmother Mollie Sunday who is listed on the Dawes Rolls as both Creek and Cherokee. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Barbara
barbara_1949_us@hotmail.com

Poarch Band of Creeks

LisaThompson102 — 2 Jul 2001 3:55:55 GMT

I have numerous books, reports, articles and info written by an FSU Anthropologist, who researched and "lived with" the Poarch Creeks in the 1970s. All of his information is very interesting!!!

Anderson

albert willis — 4 Jul 2005 7:46:49 GMT

My great grandmother was Melinda Anderson. Her sister Artemus and brother Tom Anderson may be one the Creek Ancestor list. Their parents were Martha Jane Yawn and Willis Anderson. Looking for information.

CREEK Indian

pat koger — 31 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

A very helpful volunteer at my library is searching for
her ggmother, Henrietta LUKER, Clay Co Al,then was moved to Sallisaw,OK. no dates

Mary Jane Manning Seal

2wolves — 13 May 2002 2:40:58 GMT

Mary Jane Manning was my Great-Great-Great Grandmother. She was married to Dr. Iven Seal in Sneedville, Hancock County, Tennessee. Their daughter, Laura Luverna Seal, was my Great-Great Grandmother. Laura Luverna Seal married William Franklin Trent. Their daughter, Mertie Jane Trent, was my Great-Grandmother. Mertie Jane married Joseph Lee Loftis. Their daughter, Alta Goldie Loftis, was my Grandmother.
Mary Jane Manning Seal was full blooded Cherokee Indian. I am searching for Dawes Rolls numbers in order for my family to be able to register with the Cherokee Nation.
Anybody with this information please contact me.

Rachel Chavas[Javis]

Dan Hutchison — 31 Jul 2001 4:50:32 GMT

Seeking info on Rachel,I know she married John C. Ward in Augusta,Co. Ga in 1824.I don't know if she was from Ga. or S.C. Who were her parents & was she Indian,sea island or mulato ? I've been told that she was very dark.I know John was born in 1798 in N.C. & married Rachel on his way to Dale Co. Alabama where they lived & are buried.

SKINNER, BLACKSHEAR, WIGGINS in GA

wjw94 — 9 Mar 2003 6:03:42 GMT

Hello,

I'm searching for any information on my family names: Skinner, Blackshear, Wiggins, from the Bibb County area of GA (around Eastman, or Macon, GA). I believe my family is of Creek desent.

My paternal grandparents were KATE SKINNER (?) and HECTOR BLACKSHEAR. Their daughter, ANNIE BLACKSHEAR (my grandmother), was born circa 1880s. Annie married ALONZO WIGGINS circa 1910 in Macon, GA.

Their son NONIE WIGGINS (my father) was born in Eastman, GA in 1913. Nonie's siblings were Catherine (sp?), Mamie, Mildred, and half brother Thomas Wiggins. The family moved to Los Angeles, CA circa 1915-1920s.

Thanks you!

s

Council of Creek Nation East of the Mississippi

S Baggott — 25 Oct 2003 6:20:48 GMT

I am a descendant of James B. Ward. My father and sister were registered with the above mentioned group in a settlement which was finalized in the 70's. I was not registered because I was not born at the time the settlement was first initiated (I guess in the 50's). I would like to find out if this group is still in existence or if it has changed names since. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you

RE: James Ward

Nikki — 14 Oct 2006 1:21:00 GMT

Thanks Kathy, I realized that a couple of days ago.My mix up .They showed James as having a second wife Liza Phillips That had me going for a while The dates didn't match up.Thanks for the reply.I still haven't found out anything about James .who his parents were or anything about liza I saw where a cousin posted him having a W as his Middle I.But I haven't found anything showing a W.My G- G -grandmother said she was half Cherokee .I'm still at a loss trying to find Native American in her family.She was Ammie Ward Moore.From around: coffee, Elba ,Geneva, Peacocks, County Alabama.

Indian Tribes around Coker, Alabama and Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Jeff Parker — 25 Aug 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hello,
This is my first query to post here. I was in touch with a cousin this past week who gave me alittle bit of information about my GGrandmother and her people. Her name was Amanda DeMara Parentine Armstrong. She was born August 12,1867. I have been told her fathers name was Jack Armstrong but this is not confirmed. Amanda married George Ancel Parker in Shelby County, Alabama in 1887. I have a list of all of there 13 children and lots of information about the rest of the clan but nothing about her parents. My Grandfather always said that she was Indian but was not for sure where she was raised. The couisn that I spoke with this week recalled his mother saying something about Coker, Alabama which is just west of Tuscaloosa. he said Coker was the name of the Indians that were in that area, hence the name of the town. I have never herd of the name and wanted to ask someone about it. Can anyone shed any light toward the peolpe who lived in this area? Any help will be most appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff Parker

David Smith Family of NC/Va

shineon129 — 19 Sep 2007 5:10:43 GMT

Hi I have posted here befor and have learned much about my family. Right now I am in search of a family of Indian Blood born in NC and that moving to Va. with his wife to have his family..I have the wife's family now I need David Smith's family..
Here is what I know to date:
David Smith b.1814 in NC/died 21 May 1859 Wyoming County, Va..
wife name Lydia Sizemore and they married about 1838 and had 3 girls and 8 boys..Lydia died 13 May 1855 Wyom. Co., WV. and David remarried to a Susan Pruet..After he died the children were put in different homes which I found My GG-Grandmother and her brother in a Laxton family home in a 1860 census..
Any help in locating Davids family is welcome..Parents and siblings I am looking for..
Thanks
Sherry

Maybe Erie Tribe, Iroquois

DebraADuplichan — 16 Sep 2007 6:01:42 GMT

Hi my Grandmother Vina Rose Baldwin is supposed to be full blood. I have been told Erie Indians, Iroquois, or absorbed by the Huron's, etc. My Gradmother was born in Dungannon, Va. Birth Date 1905. She married John Lee Roberts at Robinson Creek, KY where she stayed until his death. I was told her mom moved to Fort Blackmore, VA when the fighting was too much in Ohio.

I don't know where to start can you help me.

Angeline Perrigo

Michelle McGee Young — 18 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for my husband's gggrandfather and his wife. It is believed that Angeline Perrigo was Creek or possibly Cherokee. Nicholas Young was European. They were not believed to have been married according to American legal standards, but by Native American tradition. They Settled In Iowa, in Lee Co. That is where the family is today. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Pritchetts

lljohnson — 11 Jul 2003 6:43:18 GMT

I am trying to search a Levi Edward Pritchett, married to Nancy Elizabeth Traw, whose children include a William Stanley Pritchett, born 8/15/1901. Levi's date of death is late 1938, and I do not know his dob or his residence. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Tribe Unknown - H. S. "Choate" Walker/Martha Emily Word

LisaHale12 — 8 May 2002 8:19:45 GMT

My husband's family insists there is Native American blood in their family, through "Little Granny" i.e. Lydeo Myrtle Walker, whose parents were H. S. "Choate" Walker and Martha Emily Word. The family lived in the Culman Co and Lauderdale Cos., ALA area for many years. Little Granny would acknowledge that the blood was there, but wouldn't talk about what tribe, so am uncertain about this info. "Choate" Walker's name MAY be Hamilton Sheridan Walker, but this, too, is unproven. Lydeo Myrtle Walker married Charles Perry Parum, and the then moved to TX - later AR. Any info would be appreciated.

american indian ancestry chambers county alabama america hughley

kennyburton1 — 14 Mar 2002 6:42:11 GMT

Lookin for information on the family of Mary and America Huguly. Earliest document I have for Mary Huguly is 1870 US census Alabama Chambers County. Enumerated as follows: Huguly Ezekial 25 M Mulatto Georgia, Mary 23 F Mulatto Georgia, Walter 5 M Mulatto Alabama, Oscar 3 Mulatto Alabama. In 1880 Census Mary is listed as Mulatto. Earliest document I have for America Huguly is 1870 US census Alabama Chambers County. Enumerated as follows: Gilmer Shepard 21 M Black Alabama, America 19 F Black Alabama.
The 1900 Census she is enumerated as follows: America Hughely, Head, Black F month of birth Unknown 1850, age 50 widowed, Hughley Cordia, Niece, Black F Feb 1882 age 18.

were do i belong

Doris Neptune — 20 Jun 2003 1:58:55 GMT

I was not excepted in the white community as a child and as i got older some natives did the same to me as im not a card holder. I'm feeling down tonight. I feel like I dont belong anywere. My grand mother tough me how to make baskets. I still make them today. I pound my ash. I go to pow wows and sell them. I live the way my father though me to live. My father was full native. I am NATIVE. I teach my grand children what i was tough by my father. I have one that is a dancer and she loves it. She is prod to be Native. Can some one tell my were i be long. Wolf Sister

who were James B Ward's Parent's?

genesis404 — 15 Jul 2007 9:18:19 GMT

I agree!!! We need to research this and not go on about what can't be proven. If you don't like what answers are being proven then please find another site...because evidently you already have your mind made up any way. We just want to find out the REAL truth. I know what Ralph has said and he has driven to Slocomb to my aunts house to try and prove his DNA theory. I have also read Jerry's essay and it has too many gaps. So lets commit to filling in those gaps and find the real truth. They didn't just fall from the sky one day they were born to some one and somewhere someone knows the whole story. I propose that all the online "Cousins" plan one real big family reunion and get everyone together and let the stories be passed around and see if we can prove who the parents were once and for all.
Kathy

Florida Militia ca 1859 and Indian Removal

JudyCaden — 23 Jun 2007 7:49:28 GMT

One purpose of this Florida Militia was to escort native americans to Arkansas. Does anyone know of any rolls - a list - of people who were removed to Arkansas by this militia? My area of focus is the Florida panhandle - Escambia, Okaloosa, Walton, Holmes, Washington, Bay, etc. Also am wondering if a Euchee warrior named, Chittalefee, was removed near this time.

Judy

John Eads

tsaili — 20 Jun 2007 1:31:10 GMT

Searching for John Eads Columbia Ga. Had a Daug. Sara Hughes and Margerat Austil

looking for family

AllieCarney65 — 18 Jun 2007 1:18:07 GMT

I am the daughter of James Bentley and Elizabeth Wombles and I am looking for the Bentley relatives on this side of the family. My father was married several times prior to mother. One family was burned in a fire in Firebrick Kentucky
I have met only one relative and that was William Doug Bentley son of Ira Bentley.
I know that my grandfather was "Barlow" Bill (William) Bentley and my grandmother was Susanna Quillen.

Creek family of Nancy Dees b.~`1819

ronhaire — 26 Sep 2001 4:18:42 GMT

My gggrandmother Nancy Dees is believed to be a Creek. Born in 1819, she married Jourdan Phillips in 1834. They lived in Decatur County,Ga . Their youngest child, Malissa, b. 1850, was my ggrandmother, married to Wade Washington Haire in Miller County, GA.