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'''Various spellings''': Chickasaw, Chickesa, Chicasa | '''Various spellings''': Chickasaw, Chickesa, Chicasa | ||
'''Original homeland '''on the northern Mississippi, western Tennessee, western Kentucky and eastern Arkansas. | '''Original homeland '''on the northern [[Indians of Mississippi|Mississippi]], western [[Indians of Tennessee|Tennessee]], western [[Indians of Kentucky|Kentucky]] and eastern [[Indians of Arkansas|Arkansas]]. | ||
The Chickasaw Nation is primarily associated with the state of Oklahoma<ref>Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 134, 12 July 2002 [http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/lists/FederallyRecognized2002.pdf Available online]</ref>. | The Chickasaw Nation is primarily associated with the state of [[Indians of Oklahoma|Oklahoma]]. <ref>Indian Entities Recognized and Eligible To Receive Services From the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Register, Vol. 67, No. 134, 12 July 2002 [http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/lists/FederallyRecognized2002.pdf Available online]</ref>. | ||
One of t<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260586495468_602" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260586495468_64" />he [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]]: Chickasaw, [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw]], [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Creek Indians|Creek]] and [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]] <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260586557328_418" /> | One of t<span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260586495468_602" /><span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260586495468_64" />he [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]]: Chickasaw, [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw]], [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Creek Indians|Creek]] and [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]] <span id="fck_dom_range_temp_1260586557328_418" /> | ||
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<br> '''Chickasaw Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 1548 <br> Ada, Oklahoma 74821 <br> email: chs@chickasaw.net | <br> '''Chickasaw Historical Society'''<br>P.O. Box 1548 <br> Ada, Oklahoma 74821 <br> email: chs@chickasaw.net | ||
<br> '''Tribal Library'''<br>1003 Chamber Loop <br>Ada, Oklahoma 74870<br>P. O. Box 1548 <br>email: triballibrary@chickasaw.net | <br> '''Tribal Library'''<br>1003 Chamber Loop <br>Ada, Oklahoma 74870<br>P. O. Box 1548 <br>email: triballibrary@chickasaw.net | ||
Genealogist on staff to serve patrons | Genealogist on staff to serve patrons | ||
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*'''1729:''' Natchez Revolt, the [[Natchez Indians|Natchez]] joined the Chickasaw | *'''1729:''' Natchez Revolt, the [[Natchez Indians|Natchez]] joined the Chickasaw | ||
*'''1754-1763: '''During the French and Indian War were allies of the British | *'''1754-1763: '''During the [[French_and_Indian_War,_1754-1763|French and Indian War]] were allies of the British | ||
*'''1786: '''Hopewell Treaty; northern boundary of the Ohio River. [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/keppler/vol2/toc.htm 1786] | *'''1786: '''Hopewell Treaty; northern boundary of the Ohio River. [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/keppler/vol2/toc.htm 1786] | ||
*'''1809-11:''' Tecumseh, a Shawnee chief, tried to unite Indians against the United States | *'''1809-11:''' Tecumseh, a [[Shawnee_Indians|Shawnee]] chief, tried to unite Indians against the United States | ||
*'''1822:''' some moved west of the Mississippi | *'''1822:''' some moved west of the Mississippi | ||
*'''1832: '''Treaty | *'''1832: '''Treaty | ||
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*'''1847:''' Census in Oklahoma Territory | *'''1847:''' Census in Oklahoma Territory | ||
*'''1855:''' June 22, Treaty separating land of Chickasaw and [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw.]] <ref> History of Johnston County, Oklahoma compiled by Johnston County History Books Committee Curtis Media Corporation C 1988 </ref> | *'''1855:''' June 22, Treaty separating land of Chickasaw and [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw.]] <ref> History of Johnston County, Oklahoma compiled by Johnston County History Books Committee Curtis Media Corporation C 1988 </ref> | ||
*'''1856:''' Chickasaw Nation is created, Nation divided into four counties: Pickens, Pontotoc, Panola, and Tishomingo | *'''1856:''' Chickasaw Nation is created, Nation divided into '''four counties''': Pickens, Pontotoc, Panola, and Tishomingo | ||
*'''1861:''' The Chickasaw Nation declared its independence in May, and joined the Confederacy in July. | *'''1861:''' The Chickasaw Nation declared its independence in May, and joined the Confederacy in July. | ||
*'''1866: '''Treaty at Washington [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/keppler/vol2/toc.htm 1866] renewing their compact with the U.S. government. They agreed to abolish slavery, and provide railroad rights-of-way through their country. | *'''1866: '''Treaty at Washington [http://digital.library.okstate.edu/keppler/vol2/toc.htm 1866] renewing their compact with the U.S. government. They agreed to abolish slavery, and provide railroad rights-of-way through their country. | ||
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*'''1893:''' Land Rush 100,000 new settlers | *'''1893:''' Land Rush 100,000 new settlers | ||
*'''1897:''' First Oil Boom | *'''1897:''' First Oil Boom | ||
*'''1898:''' The Curtis Act forced the Chickasaw and other Indian Nations to consider allotment and to terminated independent government on May 4, 1906. | *'''1898:''' The Curtis Act forced the Chickasaw and other Indian Nations to consider [[American_Indian_Allotment_Records|allotment]] and to terminated independent government on May 4, 1906. | ||
*'''1906:''' Twin territories: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory | *'''1906:''' Twin territories: Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory | ||
*'''1907:''' Oklahoma became the 46th State | *'''1907:''' Oklahoma became the 46th State | ||
*Chickasaw Nation divided in to thirteen counties: Grady, McClain,Garvin, Pontotoc, Stephens, Carter, Murray, Johnston, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, Bryan and Coal Counties | *Chickasaw Nation divided in to '''thirteen counties''': Grady, McClain,Garvin, Pontotoc, Stephens, Carter, Murray, Johnston, Jefferson, Love, Marshall, Bryan and Coal Counties | ||
*'''1907-1983:''' the Chickasaw Nation ceased and the office of their governor was through presidential appointment. | *'''1907-1983:''' the Chickasaw Nation ceased and the office of their governor was through presidential appointment. | ||
*'''1953:''' U.S. Congress began a new policy of termination for the Indian tribes. The policy ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. The BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. American Indians could move from their rural tribes to a metropolitan area. Many Indians relocated to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Seattle.It is estimated that 750,000 Native American migrated to the cities between 1950-1980. <br> | *'''1953:''' U.S. Congress began a new policy of termination for the Indian tribes. The policy ended the protected trust status of all Indian-owned lands. The BIA began a voluntary urban relocation program. American Indians could move from their rural tribes to a metropolitan area. Many Indians relocated to Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Jose, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas and Seattle.It is estimated that 750,000 Native American migrated to the cities between 1950-1980. <br> | ||