chris I realize it's been several yrs since your post. I live in FL, but no I don't live in the Taylor County area. As for bring Cherokee Indian, I do not kow. It is rumored that my gggrandmother was cherokee, but I have no proof. My family is the Cruce line that married into the Hendry family, which then joined them with the Alderman and Carlton families of that area. I found out that there is a Cruce reunion every 3rd July in Perry, FL at the Forestry Division park. I didn't attend this year as I was sick, so I am not sure if they are having one next year or not. It depended on the turnout this year as to whether or not they have one next year.
You can email me directly, just put Cruce in the info line so I don't delete it. my email is debbiecruce@hotmail.com
Debbie