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Re: Cherokees running into Alabama from the "Trail of Tears"

JimMARTIN392 — 2013-05-13 17:31:37Z

Hello Teresa. My 5xgreat-grandfather was Abraham Potter, Sr. who was born in Rowan Co., NC in 1745 and, among other children, had a son named John Potter. His wife was Margaret Gibson. Might he be the same as your John O. Potter? My Abraham was reported to have married Lydia Stewart in 1769. I have no date of her death but am wondering if your Alice Goodall might have been my Abraham's second wife. Kindest regards, Jim.

Re: Cherokee Heritage

estatelife — 2013-05-11 21:51:40Z

Sallie & Rosemary,
We are related. I have the photograph of my great-grandfather, William Grigg circa 1920, with his parents and siblings. William Grigg's parents were Joseph Isaac Grigg (1869-1948) and Selia Texanna Pruitt Grigg (1876-1956).
Joseph came over on the boat from Scotland as MacGreggor and shortened our name to "Grigg". He married Native Indian Selia Texanna Pruitt. They lived in the Lincolnton, NC area. But he never refered to us as Cherokee, only Moheghan or Mohawk. My great grandfather was ashamed of his heritage and would not it in detail. I am seeking to validate from what tribe our lineage came. Any ideas on how I can find which tribe Selia was from would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Mary Raincrow Dotson

audie1990 — 2013-04-29 18:41:18Z

I'm also looking for information on her to try to get my Indian card. She is my 5X great grandma. I've found a little information on Mary's father Joseph Raincrow but not much to prove anything. I also have some information on the Dotson line going back to England that I'm not sure if it is 100% accurate due to the fact that I have found sites that claim the information I have is false. my email is audie1990@gmail.com if you have any information you want to send me or if you want information that I have.

Vandelia (Beasey? Etheridge?) Willis

kltaylor23 — 2013-04-24 20:51:59Z

Hi, My grandfather was Earl Taylor Willis (1901-1991). His mother was Vandelia Beasley? Etheridge?(1872-1910). She married William Josephus Willis (1867-1907). They lived on Portsmouth Island. Trying to find information on Vandelia, my great grandmother. According to the 1880 census she was "taken in to raise" by the Jesse Etheridge family. Harriet Beasley was the cook for the family. I can find no records of Vandelia (except for the 1880 census) until she married my ggrandfather. I don't believe Harriet to be her mother. If she was, she never married Vandelia's father. I have reason to believe that Vandelia's father was Native American. Any help would be MUCH appreciated!

Re: Parker in Hiwasse

donnagale — 2013-04-23 14:37:40Z

Yes. I haven't had much time to work on this, but I am still looking for Parkers.

Re: Parker in Hiwasse

JD4ever — 2013-04-19 04:45:33Z

Bryan Parker are you still looking for Parkers

Re: MOURNIN BROWN 1810-1876 1/2 CHEROKEE INDIAN

SizemoreFamilyKY — 2013-04-09 22:32:19Z

no problem, I found the information on fold 3 documents where the family of andrew "andy Brown had applied for native american Benefits. But they applied under Andrew and not his wife. All of them stated on the applications that his wife was named Sarah Barnes and not sarah reed, reid and Stated those where Mourning Brown's parents.
I found on from a Grandson of Mourning's too that stated the same thing. I have some of the documents if you would like to see them you can email me at Ella-Sizemore@comcast.net I only have a selected few.

Re: MOURNIN BROWN 1810-1876 1/2 CHEROKEE INDIAN

CrystalSharp35 — 2013-04-06 20:02:21Z

Now I'm really confused lol. I know there's not alot of information about Andrew Brown or Sarah Reed. I'll look up the other woman's name you gave me and see what I can find out. Thank you for the response and the information.

Crystal

Re: Lightfoot Family

californiak — 2013-04-05 14:09:01Z

Myra Lightfoot was originally Myra Patterson who married Alexander Lightfoot. Both are in the 1870 and 1880 census records as Mulatto's.
It is hard to decipher if they were former black slaves or actual indians because census records don't define mulatto's at that time. I have read that some states defined anyone that wasn't white or of african decent as mullato, yet others defined mix-raced blacks as mulattos.
I have been researching this family line for a while and am stuck at the 1870 census which probably means that they were former slaves, since most were not counted on the 1860 census.

Re: MOURNIN BROWN 1810-1876 1/2 CHEROKEE INDIAN

SizemoreFamilyKY — 2013-04-05 10:50:24Z

The sarah reed that is under the Cherokee rolls is the great grand daughter of Sarah Rebecca reed and Andrew "Andy" Brown, through Morning Brown's son James Kimbrelin C Burrell.. Kimberlin's daughter Sarah C Burrell married George W. Reed and filed under her married name in 1909, on her applacation it states Andrew "Andy" Brown was full blooded Cherokee and not his wife Sarah Rebecca Reed. It also states The mother of mourning Brown is Marlley Barnes Not sarah.

Re: Ostenaco

butchjudd — 2013-03-30 16:01:36Z

If anyone finds any documentation of Rowlands Judd's wife "Cherokee" being related to Ostenaco please let me know. Thank you. butchjudd@hotmail.com

Re: Painting of "Aunt Winchester"

auracoolsangel — 2013-03-29 12:10:47Z

This picture is Angelina Lucinda Winchester Davis, she was my great great Aunt. She was known for her age of 106 years old. He mother actually lived to be 116, is what I have been told growing up. My name is Cindi, and I was named after her, she was called Cindy by many. She was a very strong willed mountain woman, and loved life and her family.

Re: paternalggg-grandfather

Scotslil1 — 2013-03-28 15:21:52Z

Can anyone advise me why Andrew Jackson arrested and transported Chief Oowahooskee?

Also claims have been made that he married Mary Burchfield who was teken in a raid on settlers in the 1760's and they had 3 children. Is there any proof of this marriage or the three children.

Waht happened to Mary and Oowahooskee - when and where did they die?

Thanks.

Re: Greathouse family

dukearmantrout — 2013-03-27 17:33:19Z

I am also researching heirs of Homer and Evelyn (Buck) Greathouse. They had 8 children, with one being Betty Lou Greathouse (1939-2001) who was married at least twice (Tank, Sandy) because she died as Betty Lou Sandy. I have spoken to all of her siblings, but they didn't know much about her. I am researching Betty's heirs because they may have inherited some Oil & Gas mineral rights in Tyler County, West Virginia. I work for a leasing company and would like to contact Betty's children.

Re: EATON,NIX

maurine40cook — 2013-03-21 03:46:04Z

Our Gration Nix is a mystery, if you could check your Nix information, see if there might have been someone by that name in your group. He was reportedly to be married before and had a daughter, but I have been unable to find any record of him anywhere except near Leadvlle, CO. He was listed as "NEX" in that census. Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

Re: Qualla Queries

KatSot — 2013-03-21 02:48:37Z

Linda,

I have information on all of these people.

Re: finding Indian Ancestory

choyam — 2013-03-18 08:43:06Z

i am looking to. elmer and fleetie are my great grandparents. If you find anything out please let me know.

Re: Need info on ancestors

cpl1999 — 2013-03-09 02:16:03Z

Laura,

Andrew J. Henderson was my 2nd great grandfather and my cousin and I have been researching him but have not been successful in finding out who his parents are. Do you know who his parents are and where he was from? We just recently discovered his 2nd wife, Fazina Henderson, and their son, Newton Horace Henderson. I noticed that Newton died in Habersham County, GA. Was there additional family there? Where is Newton buried?

Thank you in advance for any information that you are willing to share (will share what we have as well).

Cindy

Re: CHEROKEE INDIAN CHIEF WHOOPING CRANE

tinagrant111083 — 2013-03-06 23:46:31Z

i would like to know about chief whooping crane we are keen to them so any thing you can tell me i would greatly thank you

Re: CHEROKEE INDIAN CHIEF WHOOPING CRANE

theresa_grant09 — 2013-03-06 23:34:11Z

sorry my email is Theresa_grant09@yahoo.com

Re: CHEROKEE INDIAN CHIEF WHOOPING CRANE

theresa_grant09 — 2013-03-06 23:23:12Z

Hi my grandfather is related to chief whooping crane he has been searching for info but hasn't came up with much it would be greatly appreciated if you contacted me on any info you have thanks Theresa my email is Theresa_grnat09@yahoo.com

Re: wolfe

Bates_pepper — 2013-02-28 02:14:47Z

My name is Teri Bates, Sam Wolfe is my 3rd great grandfather. My mom was a Burley and her grandparents are Hustons and great grandfather is Sam Wolfe. We are desendants of Wolf Bloodline. I would be delighted if you contact me on my email. bates.pepper@yahoo.com. I'm looking forward to hereing from you.

Re: Wolf(e)

Bates_pepper — 2013-02-28 02:00:56Z

Hi my name is Teri Bates. My mother is Rebecca Burley Bates, she is a decendant Of Sam Wolfe.That is her 2 great grandfather and my 3rd. We do have some information on Sam Wolf. Rose Huston Burley is my great Grandma, and i have papers of he true life story. I would be delighted if you could contact me by email. Bates.pepper@yahoo.com

Re: Looking for Cherokee Ancestors

virginiasweetpeataylor — 2013-02-23 21:17:52Z

MY EMAIL. IS sweetpea.ginger@gmail.com. my cousing roberta white and i are trying to fine grandpa george lewis whites in roll number. he is son of celia j. stone,bliss, from what i heard he had brother in ark. that was about 14 when he left home at the age of 16. i believe that he called his brother will, he and uncle alex was the only one of the family that i new. i know that he used the indian hospital in ada. how can we prove what indian he was. he married lorena c lawson white the daughter of lewis l lawson, they built a church at centerhill and the church still stands today and has a stone with his name, including both his wives. please try to help us.

Re: WHITENER, NOGAL, MONTGOMERY, THOMAS

valleyview14 — 2013-02-21 14:18:24Z

Hello,
I was a Thomas, Father Howard Walter Thomas,mother Madge Fiscus, Father of Walter Howard Thomas, James Thomas married to Jesse Belle West (Cherokee indian), His father Nathaniel Thomas, married to Minirva, His father Henry Thomas Born April 10, 1818 Campbell County Kentucky, married to Elizabeth.
Would also like to know more about Jesse Belle West Thomas, Father George Theodore West died in Civil War of Yellow fever.

THOMAS CHARLES HOGUE

SharonKovarik — 2013-02-20 19:27:00Z

Hi.
My Grandpa on my mothers side was a Hogue (hoggs) His name was
thomas Hogue. I believe he was part indian. He was very tall, about 6 ft. 3 or 4" He had very dark black hair and his eyes were as blue as a pool of water.He met my grandma Erma hopkins. She was born on July15 1889 in bollinger County Missouri. She married Thomas hogue (hogg) in 1913 in Jefferson,Wayne, Missouri. They had several children.
my mother was the oldest. mabel, Helen, Roxie,Sterling,Truman,Augustine,Imogene,Irma lee,Harlin Hogue(Hogg)I believe I heard my mother talk about her daddys siter aunt ann. and the name andrew sounds familiar and the name nervia which my mother called nervie. I hope this helps in your search! I would like to know is my great grandpa is really indian! Thanks!!!

Re: Qualla Board Query : Lewis Lawson and George Lewis White

KathyRoberts54 — 2013-02-19 16:40:34Z

Virginia

Based on the information given in your postings, it was quite easy to trace your family thru Federal Records.
It does not appear that they were inhabitants of the Qualla Boundary, or anywhere in North Carolina.

It might be an idea to repost your message to a relevant surname or location board.

Kathy Roberts
VA

Re: Qualla Board Query : Lewis Lawson and George Lewis White

virginiasweetpeataylor — 2013-02-18 03:09:30Z

kathy, i am not sure, however i believe it is on grandma lawson side of the family. i do hope that some one can help me find out . catherine mericer lawson one of my uncles said that that side of the family came from canada. granddad lawson was preacher and traveled a great deal. he and his wife built a church at center hill where is buried he died in 1943 i was about 2 years of age. that was a large family / grandma was lorena c lawson, there was lewis, sarah, i can not recall all of them however i can get them for you. if you need them. i have found a man that was married to native american, they give the date of her birth and death but do not give her name. how do go about finding out about her name. grand dad told me that when he left home he left a brother that was two years younger than him at home. he never new what happened to him.

Re: Arminda Wolford Sparks

tam3395 — 2013-02-10 19:46:35Z

Jennifer,
Please contact me @ tam3395@comcast.net for more information. I'd be happy to help you!
Tammy Moise

Re: chief running Bear arms

alice53chewning — 2013-02-08 03:42:21Z

I am a Sutton and Grandmother 1886 and died in 1981, I think she was Choctaw and Cherokee. Any one know of the history?

Re: please help me

whitehos1 — 2013-02-07 15:35:42Z

HI,
I have just started looking for a harvey chovin, b 1836 and had a son harvey. I am related to francous chovin b 1766. his son francis lived in what is now dearborn and married hannah ames. francois married abigail king.
Harvey's son stephen visited my ggrandmother in detroit. he was in the navy and he was suppose to be a cousin.
Now I am looking to whom he might be related to and how.
thanks for any info. Your father harvey had lucille and she is the wife of the earlier harvey. I found them in arenac, mi.
rosemary
810 936 5152 or whitehos@charter.net

Re: Lola Montre BLANKENSHIP

gaildaypearson — 2013-02-04 23:13:45Z

No..not Sarah Stovall. Ann Montre Blankenship is my great-great grandmother...mother to Lola Montre Blankenship (my great-grandmother) who is mother to my grandfather, Hollis Trenary...and Ann Blankenship was full blooded Cherokee Indian (my great-great grandmother). I don't know who Sarah Stovall is..and since I do live in the South, yes..

Re: Lola Montre BLANKENSHIP

KathyRoberts54 — 2013-02-04 18:30:53Z

gaildaypearson

You are, I assume, refering to Sarah Ann STOVALL ?

Where did you get the idea she was Cherokee ?

The STOVALL family were also early settlers in Colonial Virginia, with a well documented history.

Are you familiar with the Laws on Segregation and/or Marriage, in the Southern States ?

KR

Re: Lola Montre BLANKENSHIP

gaildaypearson — 2013-02-03 14:09:48Z

Thank you. My great grandmother, Lola Montre Blankenship had married Frances Trenary and my grandfather was Hollis Trenary. My great grandmother's parents, R.S. Blankenship and Ann Blankenship (she was full blooded Cherokee) had moved from Virginia to Tennessee.

Lola Montre BLANKENSHIP

KathyRoberts54 — 2013-02-03 06:27:46Z

gaildaypearson

This BLANKENSHIP family is extremely well documented both in Federal and Colonial records.
They were early settlers in Colonial Virginia, Buckingham County, I believe.

Kathy Roberts
VA

Re: search for native grandmother

gaildaypearson — 2013-02-01 15:56:40Z

Lola Montre Blankenship was my great-grandmother and her son, Hollis was my grandfather. Would love to hear from whomever is searching for her and her mother.

Re: Suky, half-cherokee

EvelynHughes21 — 2013-01-31 17:59:19Z

HELLO, I TO HAVE A GREAT, GREAT GRANDMOTHER NAMED Suky, PLEASE CONTACT ME.. THANK YOU

Re: Suky, a popular name !

EvelynHughes21 — 2013-01-31 08:03:42Z

Suky Pugh born 1795 birth place North Carolina, Husband Known as Daddy Pugh, son Dan Pugh Married to Chaney Pugh one of their sons Danzy Pugh..My grandmother Clara Pugh-Hughes Was one of his daughters. Samuel Hughes was my father born in Rentisville Oklahoma,,Thanks Kathy Roberts...Evelyn

Suky, a popular name !

KathyRoberts54 — 2013-01-30 20:24:15Z

Suky, Sukie, Sookie, plus a myriad of variations was a very popular name in the 19th century.

It is NOT an "Indian" name, as it can be found in English Records.

It's sometimes a shortened form of Susannah.

Having ancestor named "Suky" is a bit like having an ancestor named Mary or Sarah or John or William.
Very popular names.

Kathy roberts
VA

Re: GIBBS-EVANS-CHEROKEE LINES

sef_3573 — 2013-01-22 14:10:25Z

Guy is my Uncle. His brother Paul is my Grandfather. I would be happy to speak with you and see if we have any information we could share between us on this.

Re: OA-OA-HOO-KEE , CHIEF

EddieMcClanahan — 2013-01-20 20:51:21Z

I'm researching the McClanahans of Blount County and would like to swap info with anyone who has ancestors in Cades Cove.I'm especially interested in Leah Burchfield who married Dave McClanahan.E-mail me at ev123@att.net Thanks Eddie McClanahan Blount County,Tennessee

Information on Family

akincaid9 — 2013-01-18 16:02:50Z

I came across a family member I was hoping anyone else would have anymore information on. Her name is Mary Catherine Gill. She was born in Rockcastle County Kentucky back in 05/02/1853 and died 07/23/1944. Her father is Elcanah Gill. She was married to Joseph Critten Denney in 10/12/1870 and had 12 children. We were told that she was full blooded Cherokee. Can anyone help?
Thanks,
Aleisha

HALL, BOWMAN

jostalady — 2013-01-13 12:30:19Z

Legend in my family says Candis/Kansas/Candace/Candie Ann Bowman b. 1865 in Wilkes Co, N.C. Was part "Indian." My mother was told Cherokee, but I'm taking it all with a grain of salt. Candis's father, James A Bowman of Wilkes, NC married Mariah/Mary Hall also of N.C. Her parents are Owen Hall and Micah/Mickey. There was a claim by Martha P (Hall) Blevins through her father Lexington Green Hall, she says his father is Owen Hall. My Owen Hall? Same county, born 5 years apart. Blevins (her married name) claims through "Old Ned Sizemore" were denied. I do not have her full application, I do not know her result. My other thought was the search Bowman had pointed to "Black Hawk"/Johnny Bowman, but all I found were claims through his daughter Alice/Alcey (Bowman). If he had no sons, I have only the Hall line to sort out. Any help?

Re: cherokee medicine man

StephKB — 2013-01-11 05:28:57Z

Hello distant family! Milton was my 3rd great grandfather! Would love any other info you have on him or any of his close family members!

Stephanie Bedsaul (formerly Keller)

Re: PINSON AND QUALLS SURNAMES

DIANEMOSSBAILLARGEON — 2013-01-10 22:14:38Z

I have a cora qualls but she was born in 1886...

Re: Chief Wm Easter

tonyalynette — 2013-01-06 02:27:58Z

Abby Easterd is my 6th great grandmother. I would be interested in seeing pictures. Please email me at tonyalynette@hotmail.com

Qualla Board Query : Lewis Lawson and George Lewis White

KathyRoberts54 — 2013-01-05 06:19:04Z

Virginia

The Qualla Boundary, which is home to the Eastern Band of Cherokee, is actually spread across 5 North Carolina counties.
Jackson, Swain, Cherokee, Graham, Macon.

Do you know which of these counties your ancestors may have resided in and also when ?

Kathy Roberts
VA

the lewis lawson and the geroge lewis white

virginiasweetpeataylor — 2013-01-03 02:48:37Z

i am the daughter of ruby ellen white garrett looking for information about my family. her mother was lorena c lawson white, her father was george lewis white. he had two brothers that i know of alex white, william or will white. william was a brother that was left back in tenn, when george l. white left home at the age of 16 will was about 14 at the time. please if any one knows more please contract me .

Re: MANTOOTH, COMBS

roxannevan315 — 2012-12-26 21:28:29Z

OMG!!!
I really hope you're the person I've been searching for. I'm looking for anything about my gg grandma, Lizzie, Liza Combs, married to Joe Sizemore, of Kentucky. Our family story says that Joe needed a wife, and so he went to the Cherokee, and brought Lizzie home. She was so beautiful, that he fell in love with her and married her. I hope we are talking about the same person. I have no information about her. I have a couple pictures of Lizzie, DNA tests showing NA ancestry, but a dead end with Lizzie. I hope Lizzie is your Elizabeth Combs.
Thank you,
Roxanne

Re: One of my family's surname is Green, Cherokee Sally Majette Green

c_dot75 — 2012-12-25 21:14:12Z

Hello
I am researching my family tree and I really think you could help me.
I am looking for the Majette family cemetery. I would like to receive a contact number. I believe my great grandfather is buried at that site.

I also know there is a Majette plantation in NC? would you know where it is located. Would you know where I could get information about either location. I have had no luck in my search. This is a big road block for me.

Any help would be appreciated
Thank you in advance
Chan