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Rosa Walkingstick

rosawalkingstick — 2009-11-07 23:05:29Z

I know this was long ago but I had to comment. I don't really know how many Rosa Walkingstick's there are, but I saw my name and just wanted to find out if it was me you were talking about. Thanks! =)

Rosa Walkingstick

rosawalkingstick — 2009-11-07 23:05:28Z

Re: John Walkingstick

gracie_ford — 2009-07-10 02:02:20Z

Hi, I am Gracie Ford, granddaughter of Crawford Brixie Renfroe, (son of Joseph L and Martha Bradley Renfroe). I have lots of information on Renfroes, but have not found anything that connects to the Walkingsticks.
But, my husband is a Walkingstick descendent.

Re: John Walkingstick

lyndab54 — 2009-03-26 03:16:30Z

Could have a picture of Nancy Thomas mother picture

Re: *Tah-nie Walkingstick(For Michael, your email bounces back!!)

2009-02-22 21:36:46Z

Diana,so sorry to be long in replying......Jack Walkingstick was known as Tennie, and he is the one at CAne Hill AR during the Civil War and the same one who is the father of the lineage you posted.Tahnee is a cherokee way of saying James...but I have now got some conflicting info that it means John....that's where 'Tennie' would come in.....you have to remember you are dealing with Cherokee names, that the Cherokee themselves often changed, the interpretations by english speaking census takers of those names, and all the confusion that can follow.....it gets to be quite aggravating at times, but I am sure you know that.now, I had always thought that all Walkingsticks came from the same origin, even eluded to that on my webpage that you mentioned....my latest research suggests that there may have actually been three different family origins for the Walkingstick name.One is the Walkingstick family from the Elijay Georgia area...this is my family.Next is the family of Testeskey, other spelling variations, and his family, which were in Tennessee at the time of removal, and the last is a family named Howneeta, again more spelling variations, and they were in north carolina......they became known as Walkingstick as well.the part of the walkingstick family in Georgia that escaped removal ended up in N.Carolina as well, according to my research, a branch of my family, and then of course there is the Old Settler family of Walkingstick, my family and lastly, Tennie or Jack Walkingstick's family who were emigrants to I.T. during the removal era and who I believe are related closely to the Old Settler family , James Walkingstick's family.confused yet?all these families may yet be proven to be related, but at this time, I can't tie them together....so, to reiterate:(4) families, (1) the old settler family of james walkingstick, (2) the emigrant family of Jack Walkingstick, (3) the Tennessee family of Teskeskey, and (4) the Howneeta family of Carolina.hope that helps you, while it doesn't answer the question, i think it will give you some trails to follow in your own research.Michael

Re: John Walkingstick

lyndab54 — 2009-01-26 08:07:00Z

I have severa pictures of Dora and Mary, Nancy's girls and stories about Nancy from my mother who is stil alive

Re: John Walkingstick

lyndab54 — 2009-01-26 08:01:09Z

I have pictures of Nancy and her mother.

Re: John Walkingstick

lynda54 — 2008-11-13 01:25:53Z

Hi Burl,

This is Diana, email me at hammersmith12345@msn.com. I lost touch with you and would like to share info with you my cousin. Remember that Dora and Mary, my Grandmother are sisters.
Diana

Re: John Walkingstick

JanetWalker_A — 2008-10-10 23:26:04Z

HI IM JANET,IM RELATED TO THE WALKERS,RENFROES,ETC,MY DAD TOLD ME THAT MY GRANDMOTHER DOTTIE RENFROE WALKER WAS SOMEHOW RELATED TO THE WALKINGSTICKS. DO YOU HAVE ANY LINKS TO MY GRANDMOTHER,THANKS.

Re: rachel walkingstick

ohkeecherokkee — 2008-02-05 05:46:47Z

Hello,

I'm not sure exactly what info you might already have but I did run across this and thought it might help. This tidbit came from genealogy.com's message board for the last name McAlexander. Hope this helps and if I should run across anything else, I'll definitely send it your way.
Diana

**Now, here is some information on the children of Samuel T. McAlexander. James Hardin McAlexander II (1843-1912), born in Cass Co., MO, married Rachel Lucinda Walkingstick, a full-blooded Cherokee Indian, in Platte Co., MO in 1866. A daughter, Luvica Vilette (Lettie), born at Tracy, Platte Co., MO, married David Marshall Morris in Cass Co, MO in 1887. A son, John Wesley, born Platte City, Platte Co., MO, married Ruby Clara Wampler at Hampton, Platte Co., MO in 1901.

rachel walkingstick

Amanda7811 — 2008-01-19 02:59:00Z

My family is researching the family tree. We have found a reference to Rachel Lucinda Walkingstick (Walker?), a full blooded Cherokee. She married James Hardin McAlexander in 1866. I am trying to locate anyone who might have info on her. Any help would be appreciated!

Re: John Walkingstick

pool33 — 2007-08-31 15:01:46Z

Hello,

I wonder if your John Walkingstsick could be one of the siblings to my Rhoda Starling, born to Rebecca Walklingstick Starling ( Haner, ) Rebecca had a brother Billy, and several other siblings that I don't have the name for. Rebecca was born in 1816, Rhoda in 1844. I have marriage records for both Rebecca and Rhoda in Clark County Arkansas . Rebecca Starling to Geoerge Haner or Harner on March 24 1853. Both were born in 1816. Rhoda Starling married George Matlock 1858 and Rhoda Medlock married Morton Dedwiley in 1865. I have heard through family conversation, that the dedwiley was originally Von Dedwiley or Deadwiley. Haven't sseen record of that anywhere.
Do you have names of John's siblings or parents?
Thanks,
Kathleen

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2007-08-31 13:36:18Z

My Rebecca was sborn in Arkansas about 1816. Her daughter, Rhoda Starling, was born about 1844.

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2007-08-31 13:29:43Z

Looks like my Rhoda had a daughter Mary Elilzabeth who married a Bowen , as well as the others I mentioned: including Melilssa Deadwiley my gr. grandmother. Thanks again.

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2007-08-31 13:25:09Z

Pamela,
I don't think I included the fact that the marriages took place in Clark Co, Arkansas.
Kathleen

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2007-08-31 13:17:29Z

I'm not sure. My Rhoda, was daughter of Rebecca Walkingstick (1816) . Rhoda married George Matlock in Clark County Arkansas in 1858 and Morton Deadwiley in 1865. She had the following children: Louisa Dedwiley, Joseph , Melissa (my great grandmother) Bettie, william Lem, and Laura Ann deadwiley, who I believe died in childbirth.
Rhoda had several siblings, I believe a twin brother, Billy, and another set of twins. I've beesn away from actively working on this for several months, but believe this is accurate. I would loe to hear from you if you think there is a connection. Thanks so much!
Kathleen

Re: John Walkingstick

fordburl — 2007-08-30 01:31:02Z

I would love to see any pictures you have of Nancy. She was my gret grandmother.

Re: John Walkingstick

fordburl — 2007-08-30 01:29:42Z

I would like to see any pictures you have of Nancy. She was my great grandmother. I am the grandson of Dora Walkingstick Ford.

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

2006-09-16 15:20:33Z

That would put my Rhoda @ 33yrs. old when she married. She & hus. Eli Jones lived in Pocahontas & Warm Springs I think. They had a dau Sarah & Mary I know of. One married a Blackwell & the other a Billips, sp?. My gf Henry said they were of Cherokee Blood. Thanks for your reply.

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

2006-09-16 13:15:49Z

Pam, Although I believe our Rhoda died in childbirth, I don't actually have proof. I would say that with the name combination of Starling, there might be some connection, justs don't know what. Our rhoda was born in 1844.

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

2006-09-16 12:39:08Z

Pam, I'm afraid not. Our Rhoda died in 1874, in childbirth. Thanks for your message, though, and good luck! Kathleen

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

2006-09-15 20:12:26Z

Kathleen, my g grandmother was Rhoda Starling Jones. She married Eli Jones in Randolph Co. AR Feb. 1, 1877. Their son Henry is my grandfather. Is this your Rhoda?

Re: Nancy/Samuel Walkingstick

2006-08-21 03:15:08Z

Sue,There have been some recent inquiries into this lineage that I am working on at this time.If you are still on-line at this web address,then would you mind contacting me via e-mail and maybe we can make some progress on this family?

Trail of Tears Assoc. "Marking" for family.

2006-03-29 02:47:22Z

The Trail of Tears Association, or TOTA, is currently researching this family for a proposed "marking' of the graves of those who participated in the Trail of Tears.The TOTA has chapters in each of the states that the Trail of Tears coursed through during the removal of the Cherokee in 1838-39.The Walkingstick family had several who were a part of this infamous exodus.The TOTA is seeking info for the family of John (Jack) Walkingstick, Drinker Walkingstick, Ahnawake, Olkinney, Levi, John Jr., William, Tarcheechee, et al., who were participants in the Trail of Tears for a proposed commemoration and memorial for this family.You can learn more about these types of "markings' by visiting the TOTA on the web or by becoming a member of this worthy organization.Anyone who has pertinent, factual data on the Walkingstick family and their participation in the Trail of Tears should present that info to the TOTA so that an exact accounting of all family members who participated in the 1838-39 removal can be performed.Quite an honor for the family and also a worthy recognition by this association that seeks to remember all of those who walked the Trail Where They Cried.Wado.MW

WALKINGSTICK to WALKER

LWalkerButl62 — 2006-06-01 16:52:12Z

Does anyone know if Walkingstick is a Cherokee Indian name and if any WALKINGSTICKS that you know of changed their name to WALKER? Any help appreciated. Lucy

Re: WALKINGSTICK to WALKER

LWalkerButl62 — 2006-06-01 16:52:12Z

Michael,
I don't know that Walkingstick was a Chickasaw name. I was always told by my Dad and most of his family that the WALKER's were of Cherokee decent. One Uncle, (my Dad's half-brother), told his grandchildren the WALKER's were of Chickasaw decent. I believe we were of Cherokee blood. We were also told the WALKER name was derived from WALKINGSTICK. So who knows really, :o) I'm trying desperately to find something, anything, that might help me. Thanks for your response to my inquery. Lucy

Re: WALKINGSTICK to WALKER

LWalkerButl62 — 2006-06-01 16:52:12Z

Jennifer,
Thank you so much for your post. I am going right now to do some checking on this. Sounds promising, wish me luck.o) Thanks again. Lucy

Re: John Walkingstick

fordburl — 2007-08-30 01:28:10Z

Wilson was my great grandfather. Nancy was my great grandmother. My grandmother was Dora Walkingstick Ford. I remember when Nancy died we went to her funeral I was about 10. Her mother was Minerva Tucker Thomas sometimes spelled Manerva Manerva's mother was Ruby Holloway Tucker. I have apicture of Minerva and nancy if you would like one let me know. Burl Ford Nancy and Wilson are both buried at Stilwell City Cemetery. Nancy died in 1959 and I believe wilson died in 1945. My mom remembers both Wilson and Nancy. Minerva is buried at Rock Springs cemetery near Stilwell Oklahoma. Her mom Ruby is buried in an unmarked grave somewhere in that area but there is a marker for her at Rock Springs. Look under adair county cemeteries.

Re: John Walkingstick

fordburl — 2007-08-17 22:53:12Z

Hello do you know if Wilson was the son of the stopp woman or one of the other wives of John? I am the great grandson of wilson and the grandson of dora walkingstick ford my dad wilson was named after his grandfather wilson walkingstick. Burl Ford I went to my great grandmother walkingstick's funeral and remember her when I was a child.

Re: John Walkingstick

fordburl — 2007-08-17 22:50:47Z

Re: *Tah-nie Walkingstick(For Michael, your email bounces back!!)

fordburl — 2007-08-16 01:38:21Z

Hello I too am a great grandson of Wilson Walkingstick. My grandmother was Dora Catherine Ford. I would like to know if Wilson was a son of Catherine Stopp of from a former marriage. I have asked some of my relatives but can't get too far. My mother lucy ford is 90 and she remembers Wilson very well but couldn't remember who his parents were I wish I had asked my dad Wilson before he passed away. Most of dad's sisters and brothers are gone. His name was Wilson Ford he is named after his grandfather. I remember going to my Great Grandma Walkingstick's funeral I don't remember how old I was but I was pretty young. Seems like it was in the fifties. I would appreciate hearing from you if you have any info. Burl Ford

Re: Walkingstick Heritage

fordburl — 2007-08-16 01:16:47Z

Oh both my great grandparents Wilson and Nancy Thomas Walkingstick are buried in the Stilwell city cemetery . i think this is correct. My grandmother Dora and Lee her husband are buried there too.

Re: Walkingstick Heritage

fordburl — 2007-08-16 01:12:28Z

Hello I recently found this message board and was surprised to see my great great grandfather's name as well as my great grandfather and grandmother. I am the son of Wilson Ford who is the son of Dora Walkingstick Ford who is the daughter of Wilson and Nancy C. Thomas. I remember my great grandmother a little she died when I was pretty young and I remember hers was the first funeral I ever attended. Don't remember just when she died but it was way back. My grandmother Dora married Lee Ford who was from Bristol Tennessee. I also saw some of her brother's names mentioned in the posts. She had several brothers those I remember best were Bill or William, Ben, Tom and Jim or James. Tom was married to Cora Cochran i think and he died pretty young of a heart attack. I was raised at Stilwell where my grandmother dora lived. I am familiar with some of the walkingsticks having taught school for a long time here in Adair County. I was having trouble finding my Great Grandfather Wilson's parents but according to a post I found here his name was JOhn. We have a record of the walkingstick family somewhere someone did a genealogy of them several years ago. My grandmother Dora's sisters were Mattie Mary Avalene Ada and I'm not sure if this is all of the sisters or not I have a picture of Nancy C. Walkingstick taken the day of her husband's funeral and all of the kids are in the picture I'll have to look at the picture again to see if I named all of the kids i probably left some out. I would love to hear from anyone with ties to this family. Burl Ford

Re: WALKINGSTICK WEBSITE

GeoFiles — 2006-11-19 21:03:36Z

Like yourself, I'm very interested in knowing more about the Walkingstick web site.

I'm directly related to Betsy Walkingstick that married Isaac Nicholson. She is my 6th great-grandmother, and she was born about 1755 in North or South Carolina.

As part of my research, I'm trying to acquire as much information on our Cherokee family ancestry under Udalvnusti, also known as Walkingstick. This would include all the known related Walkingstick family members, family histories, records and photographs. Once the research is completed, I will share everything with everyone that helped by contributing something.

I need the help of our Walkingstick family relatives to fully accomplish this research. At the very minimum, please let me know how your branch of the family ties into the Walkingstick family. Thank you!

I almost forgot, but I have my own family genealogy web site at:

http://www.familytreeheritagelibrary.com

Sincerely,

Leah Pearson

Re: Susie Walkingstick

fgwinc — 2005-10-08 05:17:33Z

FYI
Susie or Susan Walkingstick was in fact married to Joseph M. Bradford. They had three children: Mamie who was also called Mayme and two brothers, Buff and Riley. All now deceased. Mayme is my mother .

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick, b. abt. 1871

KPoolPedowitz — 2006-04-24 19:58:19Z

Thanks for your response. Our Rebecca was born in 1816--very elusive, so far!

Re: Trail of Tears Assoc. "Marking" for family.

LDSchum — 2007-08-25 10:36:28Z

Do you have any info on Henson or Shoemakers? I wrote this down while researching them, but can't remember what the link was? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks

Walkingstick

marshablack63 — 2007-06-01 16:00:15Z

Looking for information on Calvin Walkingstick, believe his wife was Mildred, last known whereabouts Salida, CA

Re: Anna Walkenstick

MarthaC71 — 2007-04-15 17:25:31Z

Thank you. Write to me off-list, I have some info to forward to you? marthadavis1@mindspring.com

Re: Anna Walkenstick

MarthaC71 — 2007-04-09 15:33:36Z

This isn't my family but I'm interested in the "family court papers" you referenced. I must seek something similar for my ancestor and I don't know what to ask the court clerk for. How is Dora Vann's document titled, is it a paternity action or a petition to legitimate, what? Martha

Re: Anna Walkenstick

t_barnes67 — 2007-04-09 16:08:32Z

The court papers I have are a petition for an heirship claim. Dora wanted to be declared an heir to Polly so she could have a share of the estate. I am still not sure what the court decided on Dora in this case.

I know this wasn't included in your question, but just to update the thread incase someone else stumbles upon it looking for information, in her Miller app, Dora claimed to be the daughter of Groundhog Downing and Annie Walkingstick and was approved. The application also said she was the granddaughter of Polly and great granddaughter of Ave Vann.

Also, Lizzie Downing, daughter of Polly, claimed in her Miller app that she had brother named Groundhog Downing who was dead.

Anna Walkenstick

t_barnes67 — 2006-10-06 05:02:41Z

I recently found this name in some family court papers I have been going through. In the court papers, Dora Vann makes claim that she is the daughter of Groundhog Downing, son of Polly Tadpole, and Anna Walkenstick. Dora stated that she was full blood Cherokee Indian and was enrolled under the name of Dora Downing opposite roll no. 17491.

All I know about any of these people so far is basically what I have stated here. As of yet, I have not found any papers saying the court accepted her claim. Does anyone have any additional information?

Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2006-02-08 13:05:53Z

Although this reply is quite a bit later than oroiginal message, I have been doing research on my relative Rebecca Walkingstick, and, yes, she was in Arkansas in 1850's --Clark County. Has anyone found any more information about her? Both Rebecca & her daughter, Rhoda (1844 Ga.) were married twice.

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2006-02-08 04:24:47Z

I am also related toRhoda Starlling, & know that she had two marriages in Arkansas. Did you ever find any record of Rebecca ie birthplace or tribal affiliation? Our family legacy always said she was Cherokee.

Re: Rhoda A. Starling

pool33 — 2006-02-08 04:19:34Z

I've been doing a lot of research for my ancestor, Rebecca Walkingstick. I am related to her through my grandfather, son of Melissa Deadwiley Sanders. I would truly apreciate any info you might know about her place of birth, or if shse really was a Cherokee. I know a lot of the family ended up in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, Choctow area. Thanks for any advilce or input!

Re: Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2006-02-08 04:15:01Z

I am related to RebeccaWalkingstick, through her daughter, Rhoda, her daughter, Melissa Deadwiley Sanders, my great grandmother.I have some records of marriages, but am still stuck on finding Rebecca's place of birth or record on census. Do you have any hints on where eto find her? Thank you so much!

Rebecca Walkingstick

pool33 — 2006-02-06 01:13:12Z

I am searching for documentation or any insight to our ancestor Rebecca Walkingstick, (abt1816), supposedly a Cherokee from the Carolinas. I have found record of her on marriage documentation to second husbsand in Arkansas in 1853, where her daughter, Rhoda is also located. Rebeccda's first husband last name was Starling. Rhoda was born in Georgia in 1844. She also had two husbands. Rest of family ended up in Oklahoma. The legacy goes through my grandfather, Orba Sander, through his mother Melissa SAnders.

Walkingstick-Fitzpatrick-Spradling-McCracken

Della71834 — 2006-08-26 04:08:43Z

I have reason to believe Mary Walkingstick visited Mary Susan Fitzpatrick in Guthrie, Ok. in the first part of the 1900's. Mary Susan was my ggrandmother, married to Thomas Spradling. The two Mary's had some sort of connection while both were in Texas or before in Arkansas or Tennessee. I found a lot of Walkingsticks on the Silas rolls, but not this Mary. Can anyone help me? My email is della_d@hipster.net
Della

Re: Site

KarlaLynch — 2006-01-02 19:58:37Z

Please tell me where the walkingstick site is.

Re: John Walkingstick

maeparker2000 — 2007-08-29 19:36:53Z

Hello, My name is Silva and Wilson was my gggrandfather, yes is mother was catherine ophelia stoop. Clifford Ford is my grandfather. If you want to get a hold of me please do, I have been doing the family tree and have alot of information, but still a lot of research to do. my e-mail,
maeparker2000@yahoo.com.