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*''Letter logs'' include name, address, date of letter, file number, date received, subject, and action taken. Letters are with the applications. | *''Letter logs'' include name, address, date of letter, file number, date received, subject, and action taken. Letters are with the applications. | ||
=== | ==== Step 1. Use the Indexes to Find an Ancestor’s Roll Number ==== | ||
There are five sets of online indexes to the Dawes Commission papers. Search each and note the differences, if any, between them. If the online indexes fail to find an ancestor, then try the book-on-microfilm index as well. | There are five sets of online indexes to the Dawes Commission papers. Search each and note the differences, if any, between them. If the online indexes fail to find an ancestor, then try the book-on-microfilm index as well. | ||
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:*'''[http://www.okhistory.org/research/dawes Oklahoma Historical Society]''' Dawes Final Rolls | :*'''[http://www.okhistory.org/research/dawes Oklahoma Historical Society]''' Dawes Final Rolls | ||
:*'''[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/final-rolls.htm Access Genealogy]''' Dawes Final Rolls, and Dawes Final Rolls Index | :*'''[http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/final-rolls.htm Access Genealogy]''' Dawes Final Rolls, and Dawes Final Rolls Index | ||
'''Find the index ''' [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/ online], or in a book, microfilm, or microfiche format: | '''Find the index ''' [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/ online], or in a book, microfilm, or microfiche format: | ||
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*New Born Seminole Freedmen 635 | *New Born Seminole Freedmen 635 | ||
===== | ===== Definitions ===== | ||
*'''By Blood''' were people who were born members of the tribe. | *'''By Blood''' were people who were born members of the tribe. | ||
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*'''Freedmen, Freedmen Minors, and Freedmen New Borns''' were former slaves of tribal members, or descendants of former slaves. | *'''Freedmen, Freedmen Minors, and Freedmen New Borns''' were former slaves of tribal members, or descendants of former slaves. | ||
===== | ===== Copy the tribal group roll number from Index to Final Rolls ===== | ||
When you find your ancestor’s name, look at the age. Does it match (with in 2-3 years) copy the age your ancestor was in 1902?(1) the name of his or her tribal group, and (2) the roll number in the right column of the index. | When you find your ancestor’s name, look at the age. Does it match (with in 2-3 years) copy the age your ancestor was in 1902?(1) the name of his or her tribal group, and (2) the roll number in the right column of the index. | ||
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*Some card numbers have letters in front such as D=doubtful, F=Freedman, IW=intermarried white, M=minor, NB=newborn, or R=rejected. | *Some card numbers have letters in front such as D=doubtful, F=Freedman, IW=intermarried white, M=minor, NB=newborn, or R=rejected. | ||
If your ancestor does not seem to be on the Internet, you could write for help from: National Archives, PO Box 6216, Fort Worth, TX 76115. | If your ancestor does not seem to be on the Internet, you could write for help from: National Archives, PO Box 6216, Fort Worth, TX 76115. | ||
==== | ==== Step 2. Use the Rolls to Find Copy the Census Card Number ==== | ||
'''Find the final rolls''' in book or microfilm format. | '''Find the final rolls''' in book or microfilm format. | ||
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Census card number: _______________________________ | Census card number: _______________________________ | ||
==== | ==== Step 3. Find the Census Card on Film and Copy It ==== | ||
'''Find the microfilm number of the census card.''' | '''Find the microfilm number of the census card.''' | ||
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Your ancestor’s card may have a “D” or an “R” number. The catalog lists the “D” and “R” numbers '''after''' the “straight” numbers. | Your ancestor’s card may have a “D” or an “R” number. The catalog lists the “D” and “R” numbers '''after''' the “straight” numbers. | ||
==== | ==== Step 4. Find the Application for Enrollment on Film and Copy It ==== | ||
'''Find the film number of the application for enrollment.''' | '''Find the film number of the application for enrollment.''' | ||
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'''Retrieve the film, find, and copy the application papers.''' | '''Retrieve the film, find, and copy the application papers.''' | ||
==== | ==== Step 5. Look for Your Ancestor’s Name in the Letter Logs ==== | ||
'''Look for and copy your ancestor’s name in letter logs'''. | '''Look for and copy your ancestor’s name in letter logs'''. | ||