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Guion Miller Roll for Eastern Cherokee (view source)
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*[http://www.archives.gov www.archives.gov] | *[http://www.archives.gov www.archives.gov] | ||
'''Or use FHL film | '''Or use FHL film {{FHL|209173|item|disp=FHL film 378594}}''' to find the General Index which starts at Target 2 and appears 172 pages after the Roll of Eastern Cherokees (Target 1) starts. Do not confuse the Roll (printed book) with the typescript General Index. | ||
'''Search for an ancestor’s name in the General Index'''. The words “General Index” appear at the top of each page. The General Index is alphabetical by surname. If you cannot find your direct ancestor, look for his or her relatives. Some handwritten entries are found scattered among the typed names. Figure 1 below shows part of a sample page. <br> | '''Search for an ancestor’s name in the General Index'''. The words “General Index” appear at the top of each page. The General Index is alphabetical by surname. If you cannot find your direct ancestor, look for his or her relatives. Some handwritten entries are found scattered among the typed names. Figure 1 below shows part of a sample page. <br> | ||
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Look in the Family History Library Catalog for this entry: | Look in the Family History Library Catalog for this entry: | ||
United States. Court of Claims. Eastern Cherokee Applications, August 29, 1906–May 26, 1909. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1104. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. (On 348 FHL films starting with | United States. Court of Claims. Eastern Cherokee Applications, August 29, 1906–May 26, 1909. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1104. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. (On 348 FHL films starting with {{FHL|209173|item|disp=FHL film 378594}}.) Scroll down the catalog entry until you find the application numbers. | ||
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*'''Find the application packet''' in numerical order on the microfilm. Short slips of paper are used to show the start of each application packet. | *'''Find the application packet''' in numerical order on the microfilm. Short slips of paper are used to show the start of each application packet. | ||
*'''Copy the application papers '''and update your Research Log and family history records with the new information you find. | *'''Copy the application papers '''and update your Research Log and family history records with the new information you find. | ||
'''Can’t Find a Name in the Guion Miller Roll?''' | '''Can’t Find a Name in the Guion Miller Roll?''' | ||
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*Look for your ancestor in the “Additional Sources” below. | *Look for your ancestor in the “Additional Sources” below. | ||
*Look for your ancestor’s relatives in the Miller roll indexes. They may have mentioned your ancestor in their application documents. | *Look for your ancestor’s relatives in the Miller roll indexes. They may have mentioned your ancestor in their application documents. | ||
*Your ancestor may have been added to the supplemental rolls after the General Index was compiled. Search the three alphabetical “supplemental rolls” ahead of the General Index on film | *Your ancestor may have been added to the supplemental rolls after the General Index was compiled. Search the three alphabetical “supplemental rolls” ahead of the General Index on film {{FHL|209173|item|disp=FHL film 378594}}. | ||
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*Not all Cherokees appear on this roll. Search for your ancestor on other records like the [[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records|Dawes Commission Enrollment Records]]. | *Not all Cherokees appear on this roll. Search for your ancestor on other records like the [[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records|Dawes Commission Enrollment Records]]. | ||
'''Additional records relating to the enrollment of Easter Cherokee 1908-1910'''(National Archives microfilm publications: M685) | '''Additional records relating to the enrollment of Easter Cherokee 1908-1910'''(National Archives microfilm publications: M685) | ||
*Report on exceptions with supplemental a roll 1909-1910 FHL Film: 830439 {{FHL|308772|item|disp=FHL film 830439}} Miscellaneous testimony token before special commissioners volume 1-10, FHL Films: 830440-830444 {{FHL|308772|item|disp=FHL first film 830434}} | *Report on exceptions with supplemental a roll 1909-1910 FHL Film: 830439 {{FHL|308772|item|disp=FHL film 830439}} Miscellaneous testimony token before special commissioners volume 1-10, FHL Films: 830440-830444 {{FHL|308772|item|disp=FHL first film 830434}} | ||
*Sizemore, Poindexter and Creek Testimonies FHL Film: 830444 | *Sizemore, Poindexter and Creek Testimonies FHL Film: 830444 | ||
*Combined index of Eastern Cherokee Rolls A-Z 1851 FHL Film 830445 | *Combined index of Eastern Cherokee Rolls A-Z 1851 FHL Film 830445 | ||