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'''''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Florida, United States Genealogy|Florida]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Oklahoma, United States Genealogy|Oklahoma]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indian Research]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Indigenous Peoples of Florida]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Indigenous Peoples of Oklahoma]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]]'' Seminole Indians'''
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[[Image:Seminole-portraits.jpg|right|270px|Seminole-portraits.jpg]]<br><br>  
[[Image:Seminole-portraits.jpg|right|270px|Seminole-portraits.jpg]]<br><br>  


== Basic Facts  ==
== Basic Facts  ==
This is an American Indian genealogy guide to records and research strategies for finding an ancestor from the Seminole Tribe. To get started finding Native American ancestors see also [[American Indian Genealogy|Indigenous Peoples of the United States]].


The Seminole Tribe is part of the group known as the [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]]: Seminole, [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]], [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw]], and [[Creek Indians|Creek]]  
The Seminole Tribe is part of the group known as the [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]]: Seminole, [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]], [[Choctaw Indians|Choctaw]], and [[Creek Indians|Creek]]  


'''Ancestral Homeland:''' Southeastern United States - [[Indians of Georgia|Georgia]] and [[Indians of Florida|Florida ]]  
'''Ancestral Homeland:''' Southeastern United States - [[Indians of Georgia|Georgia]] and [[Indigenous Peoples of Florida|Florida ]]  


'''Linguistic Group:''' Muskhogean  
'''Linguistic Group:''' Muskhogean  
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== Tribal Headquarters  ==
== Tribal Headquarters  ==


*Seminole Nation-Indian Territory [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org website]
'''Seminole Nation'''<br>36645 US-270<br>Wewoka, OK74884<br>Phone: 405-257-7200<br>[https://www.sno-nsn.gov/ website]


== History  ==
== History  ==
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*'''1817-18: '''Seminole War; American troops under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson General Andrew Jackson]. Jackson's victory led to Spain selling Florida to the United States.  
*'''1817-18: '''Seminole War; American troops under [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Jackson General Andrew Jackson]. Jackson's victory led to Spain selling Florida to the United States.  
*'''February 22, 1821:''' Florida became part of the United States.  
*'''February 22, 1821:''' Florida became part of the United States.  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0203.htm 1823] September 18, Treaty at Fort Moultrie Creek in Territory of Florida, with the Florida Tribes of Indians the tribe gave up 30 million acres of farmland and received .5 million acres in central Florida.  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26045 1823] September 18, Treaty at Fort Moultrie Creek in Territory of Florida, with the Florida Tribes of Indians the tribe gave up 30 million acres of farmland and received .5 million acres in central Florida.  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0344.htm 1832] May 9, Treaty at Payne's Landing, Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, land cessions and to remove within three years  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26185 1832] May 9, Treaty at Payne's Landing, Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, land cessions and to remove within three years  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0394.htm 1833] Mar 28, Treaty at Fort Gibson Major Phagan to superintend removal  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26235 1833] Mar 28, Treaty at Fort Gibson Major Phagan to superintend removal  
*1833 Census (M1831)  
*1833 Census (M1831)  
*'''December 1835 - August 14, 1842: '''second Seminole War lead by[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osceola Osceola]  
*'''December 1835 - August 14, 1842: '''second Seminole War lead by[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osceola Osceola]  
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*A refugee band of Seminole Negroes removed near the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas.  
*A refugee band of Seminole Negroes removed near the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas.  
* 1844 First Mission school Oak Ridge Mission near Holdenville started by Reverend John Lilley a Presbyterian.   
* 1844 First Mission school Oak Ridge Mission near Holdenville started by Reverend John Lilley a Presbyterian.   
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/cre0550.htm 1845] January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26391 1845] January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal  
* 1850: A group of Seminoles followed Coacooshee to Mexico. (Now Eagle Pass, Texas)   
* 1850: A group of Seminoles followed Coacooshee to Mexico. (Now Eagle Pass, Texas)   
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/cre0756.htm 1856] August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26597 1856] August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/che1050.htm 1865] Treaty with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26890 1865] Treaty with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0910.htm 1866] March 21, Washington D.C.  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26751 1866] March 21, Washington D.C.  
* 1868: Four schools established by a Presbyterian missionary James R. Ramsey, he also opened the Wewoka Mission a boarding school for girls.   
* 1868: Four schools established by a Presbyterian missionary James R. Ramsey, he also opened the Wewoka Mission a boarding school for girls.   
* 1884: Methodist Mission were operating the Sasakwa Female Academy.   
* 1884: Methodist Mission were operating the Sasakwa Female Academy.   
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* 1893 Emahaka Academy a boarding school for girls near Wewoka.   
* 1893 Emahaka Academy a boarding school for girls near Wewoka.   
*'''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.  
*'''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.  
* '''1957:''' The Hollywood (Dania), Brighton and Big Cypress groups formed a constitued group known as the Seminole Tribe of Florida
* '''1957:''' The Hollywood (Dania), Brighton and Big Cypress groups formed a constituted group known as the Seminole Tribe of Florida


*'''1957: '''Florida Tribe of Seminole incorporates - federal recognition
*'''1957:''' Florida Tribe of Seminole incorporates - federal recognition
* '''1961:''' Some of the Mikasuki-speaking people along the Tamiami Trail formed the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.  
*'''1961:''' Some of the Mikasuki-speaking people along the Tamiami Trail formed the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.  
* 1962 The "Trail Seminoles, organized into the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.   
* 1962 The "Trail Seminoles, organized into the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida.   


== Calendar  ==
== Calendar  ==


The Seminole divide their year into '''two seasons''', summer and winter, the seasons are divided into twelve moons.<ref> A Seminole Source Book. Edited by William C. Sturtevant. Garland publishing, Inc., New York and London C. 1987 FHL book 970.3 Se52s </ref>  
The Seminole divide their year into '''two seasons''', summer and winter, the seasons are divided into twelve moons.<ref> A Seminole Source Book. Edited by William C. Sturtevant. Garland publishing, Inc., New York and London C. 1987 FS Library book 970.3 Se52s </ref>  


'''Winter'''<br>  
'''Winter'''<br>  


  August  
August <br>
Heyothlucco  
Heyothlucco <br>
Big Ripening Moon
Big Ripening Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  September  
September <br>
Otauwooskochee  
Otauwooskochee <br>
Little Chestnut Moon
Little Chestnut Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  October  
October <br>
Otauwooskolucco  
Otauwooskolucco <br>
Big Chestnut Moon
Big Chestnut Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  November  
November <br>
Heewoolee  
Heewoolee <br>
Falling Leaf Moon
Falling Leaf Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  December  
December <br>
Thlaffolucco  
Thlaffolucco <br>
Big Winter Moon
Big Winter Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  January  
January <br>
Thlaffochosee  
Thlaffochosee<br>
Little Winter Moon, alias Big Winter Moon's younger brother
Little Winter Moon, alias Big Winter Moon's younger brother<br>


<br> '''Summer'''<br>  
<br> '''Summer'''<br>  
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<br>  


  February  
February <br>
Hootahlahasseee  
Hootahlahasseee <br>
Windy Moon
Windy Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  
 
March <br>
  March  
Tausautchoosee <br>
Tausautchoosee  
Little Spring Moon<br>
Little Spring Moon


<br>  
<br>  


  April  
April <br>
Tausautcheelucco  
Tausautcheelucco <br>
Big Spring Moon
Big Spring Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  May  
May <br>
Keehassee  
Keehassee <br>
Mulberry Moon
Mulberry Moon<br>


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<br>  


  June  
June <br>
Kochohassee  
Kochohassee <br>
Blackberry Moon
Blackberry Moon<br>


<br>  
<br>  


  July  
July <br>
Hoyeuchee  
Hoyeuchee <br>
Little Ripening Moon
Little Ripening Moon<br>


== Agencies  ==
== Agencies  ==
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The tribe was under the jurisdiction of the following agencies.  
The tribe was under the jurisdiction of the following agencies.  


[[Seminole Indian Agency (Florida)|Seminole Agency]] ,[[Six Nations Indian Agency (New York)|Six Nations Agency]], [[Seneca Indian Agency (New York)|Seneca Agency in New York]], [[New York Indian Agency (New York)|New York Agency]],[[Union Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Union Agency]], [[Apalachicola Indian Subagency (Florida)|Apalachicola Supagency]], [[Creek Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Creek Agency]], [[Piqua Indian Agency (Ohio)|Piqua Agency]], [[Ohio Indian Agency|Ohio Agency]] , [[Neosho Indian Agency (Kansas)|Neosho Agency]], and&nbsp; [[Quapaw Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Quapaw Agency]]  
[[Seminole Indian Agency (Florida)|Seminole Agency]] ,[[Six Nations Indian Agency (New York)|Six Nations Agency]], [[Seneca Indian Agency (New York)|Seneca Agency in New York]], [[New York Indian Agency (New York)|New York Agency]],[[Union Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Union Agency]], [[Apalachicola Indian Subagency (Florida)|Apalachicola Subagency]], [[Creek Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Creek Agency]], [[Piqua Indian Agency (Ohio)|Piqua Agency]], [[Ohio Indian Agency|Ohio Agency]] , [[Neosho Indian Agency (Kansas)|Neosho Agency]], and&nbsp; [[Quapaw Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Quapaw Agency]]  


== Reservations  ==
== Reservations  ==
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Frederick Webb Hodge, in his [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/seminole/seminolehist.htm Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico], gave a more complete history of the Seminole tribe, with estimations of the population of the tribe at various time periods. Additional details are given in John Swanton's [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/florida/index.htm#Seminole The Indian Tribes of North America].  
Frederick Webb Hodge, in his [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/seminole/seminolehist.htm Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico], gave a more complete history of the Seminole tribe, with estimations of the population of the tribe at various time periods. Additional details are given in John Swanton's [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/florida/index.htm#Seminole The Indian Tribes of North America].  


MacCauley, Clay. Manuscript/Manuscript on film. Letter;statistics on Florida Seminole {{FHL|439360|item|disp=FHL film 1697438 item 51}}  
MacCauley, Clay. Manuscript/Manuscript on film. Letter; statistics on Florida Seminole {{FSC|439360|item|disp=FS Library film 1697438 item 51}}


MacCauley, Clay The Seminole Indians of Florida, Washington, Government Printing Office, 1887. (Bureau of American Ethnology, 5th Annual Report) pp. 475-538.  
MacCauley, Clay. [http://genealogytrails.com/fla/nativeamindex.html The Seminole Indians of Florida], Washington, Government Printing Office, 1887. (Bureau of American Ethnology, 5th Annual Report) pp. 475-538.  


Mahon, John K. Letters from the Second Seminole War. The Florida Historical Quarterly, Vol. XXXVI, No. 4 April 1958.  
Mahon, John K. Letters from the Second Seminole War. The Florida Historical Quarterly, Vol. XXXVI, No. 4 April 1958.  


Mahon, John K. History of the second Seminole War, 1835-1842. Gainesville, Florida: University of Florida Press. C 1967. {{FHL|489086|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52mj}}  
Mahon, John K. History of the second Seminole War, 1835-1842. Gainesville, Florida: University of Florida Press. C 1967. {{FSC|489086|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52mj}}  


McReynolds, Edwin C. The Seminoles. Norman, University of Oklahoma Press. 1957. {{FHL} 93206|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52m}}  
McReynolds, Edwin C. The Seminoles. Norman, University of Oklahoma Press. 1957. {{FSC} 93206|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52m}}  


<br> Neill,Wilfred T. The Story of Florida's Seminole Indians. St. Petersburg, FL. Great outdoors, {{FHL|190700|item|disp= Book 970.3 Se52n for film 908862 item 7}}  
<br> Neill,Wilfred T. The Story of Florida's Seminole Indians. St. Petersburg, FL. Great outdoors, {{FSC|190700|item|disp= Book 970.3 Se52n for film 908862 item 7}}  


Peithmann, Irvin M. the Unconquered Seminole Indians,St. Peterburg, Florida: Great Outdoors Association. C 1957 {{FHL|193369|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52pi}}  
Peithmann, Irvin M. the Unconquered Seminole Indians,St. Peterburg, Florida: Great Outdoors Association. C 1957 {{FSC|193369|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52pi}}  


Porter, Kenneth W., Alcione M. Amos and Thomas P. Senter. The Black Seminoles: History of a Freedom-Seeking People. Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida. C 1996. {{FHL|787530|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52p}}  
Porter, Kenneth W., Alcione M. Amos and Thomas P. Senter. The Black Seminoles: History of a Freedom-Seeking People. Gainesville, Florida: University Press of Florida. C 1996. {{FSC|787530|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52p}}  


Staley, C. Ann. ''Transcribed Expenditure in 1841 Florida Indians''. ''The Florida Genealogist''. Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc. Volume 38 Number 2 (142) December 2015. page 40 - 57.List of Indians by name (over 200) and amount paid to each. '''FHL'''&nbsp;975.9 D25fg Vol 38 No. 2 =No. 142 Dec. 2015<br>
Staley, C. Ann. ''Transcribed Expenditure in 1841 Florida Indians''. ''The Florida Genealogist''. Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc. Volume 38 Number 2 (142) December 2015. page 40 - 57.List of Indians by name (over 200) and amount paid to each. '''FHL'''&nbsp;975.9 D25fg Vol 38 No. 2 =No. 142 Dec. 2015<br>
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== Census Records  ==
== Census Records  ==


1900 Indian Territory, Seminole Nation. [http://marti.rootsweb.ancestry.com/Konawa/ Konawa Genealogy Society]. {{FHL|1418928|disp=FHL book 976.6 X22ks}}  
1900 Indian Territory, Seminole Nation. [http://marti.rootsweb.ancestry.com/Konawa/ Konawa Genealogy Society]. {{FSC|1418928|disp=FS Catalog book 976.6 X22ks}}  


1900 Census Roll, Certified by Commissioners to be a correct copy of Seminole Indians and Freedman living on the 31 Day of December, 1899. (Refers to tribal enrollment of 1897) Authorized by Section 21 of Curtis Act and Seminole Agreement - 2,752 names on Rolls arranged by Bands, which are: Blood Bands: Thomas Palmer, Echo Emarthoge, Simon Brown, Yaha Harjo, Tusekia Harjo, Kinkehe, Thomas Little, Oktiarche, Echoille, W. Cooper, Nuthcup Harjo, and Okoske Harjo. Freedman Bands: Dosar Barkas and Ceasar Bruner Reference: World Conference on Records and Genealogical Seminar: Historical and Genealogical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes and Other Indian Records. by C. George Younkin  
1900 Census Roll, Certified by Commissioners to be a correct copy of Seminole Indians and Freedman living on the 31 Day of December, 1899. (Refers to tribal enrollment of 1897) Authorized by Section 21 of Curtis Act and Seminole Agreement - 2,752 names on Rolls arranged by Bands, which are: Blood Bands: Thomas Palmer, Echo Emarthoge, Simon Brown, Yaha Harjo, Tusekia Harjo, Kinkehe, Thomas Little, Oktiarche, Echoille, W. Cooper, Nuthcup Harjo, and Okoske Harjo. Freedman Bands: Dosar Barkas and Ceasar Bruner Reference: World Conference on Records and Genealogical Seminar: Historical and Genealogical Records of the Five Civilized Tribes and Other Indian Records. by C. George Younkin  


1907 Census of Seminole County, Oklahoma. US Bureau of the Census {{FHL|737956|item|disp=FHL film 2155575}}  
1907 Census of Seminole County, Oklahoma. US Bureau of the Census {{FSC|737956|item|disp=FS Library film 2155575}}  


1930-1940 Indian Census Seminole of Florida: with birth and death records by Jeff Bowen {{FHL|734035|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52bj}} also on film Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940. US Bureau of Indian Affairs - Seminole 1913-1940 FHL 581497-581498  
1930-1940 Indian Census Seminole of Florida: with birth and death records by Jeff Bowen {{FSC|734035|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52bj}} also on film Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940. US Bureau of Indian Affairs - Seminole 1913-1940 FS Library 581497-581498  


1935 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. {{FHL|1417054|item|disp=FHL film 2425147}} 30 microfilm [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1457856 Online]
1935 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. {{FSC|1417054|item|disp=FS Library film 2425147}} 30 microfilm {{RecordSearch|1457856|Florida State Census, 1935}}


1945 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. {{FHL|1417055|item|disp=FHL film 2425176}}43 films [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1457855 On Line]
1945 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. {{FSC|1417055|item|disp=FS Library film 2425176}}43 films {{RecordSearch|1457855|Florida State Census, 1945}}


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== Cemetery  ==
== Cemetery  ==


Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery. by Jim C. Ames {{FHL|720863|item|disp=FHL book 976.4 V3s}}  
Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery. by Jim C. Ames {{FSC|720863|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.4 V3s}}  


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Roll Number  


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[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes|Dawes Commission Enrollment Records]] for the Five U.S. Indian Tribes  
[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes|Dawes Commission Enrollment Records]] for the Five U.S. Indian Tribes  


<br> '''The Family History Library'''  
<br> '''The FamilySearch Library'''  


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Original records in Muskogee, Oklahoma  
Original records in Muskogee, Oklahoma  


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'''Seminole'''  
'''Seminole'''  


*Applications for enrollment-first film: FHL film 1492975}} first film
*Applications for enrollment-first film: FS Library film 1492975}} first film


Enrollment-first film: {{FHL|735808|item|desp=FHL film 1023044}}  
Enrollment-first film: {{FSC|735808|item|desp=FS Library film 1023044}}  


Final rolls-first film: 830230<br>  
Final rolls-first film: 830230<br>  
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<u>'''Dawes Enrollment Applications'''</u>  
<u>'''Dawes Enrollment Applications'''</u>  


"Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914" (M1301). National Archives Catalog ID: [http://arcweb.archives.gov/arc/action/ExternalIdSearch?id=617283 617283]. Also known as "Dawes Enrollment Applications", "Dawes Enrollment Jackets" and "Dawes Packets" and "Land Allotment Jackets".  
"Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914" (M1301). National Archives Catalog ID: [https://catalog.archives.gov/id/617283 617283]. Also known as "Dawes Enrollment Applications", "Dawes Enrollment Jackets" and "Dawes Packets" and "Land Allotment Jackets".  


*[http://www.fold3.com/title_70/dawes_packets Dawes Packets] (Fold3) ($)  
*[http://www.fold3.com/title_70/dawes_packets Dawes Packets] (Fold3) ($)  
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*[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes|Dawes Commission Enrollment]]  
*[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes|Dawes Commission Enrollment]]  
*[[The U.S. Eastern Cherokee or Guion Miller Roll|Eastern Cherokee- Guion Miller Enrollment]]
*[[The U.S. Eastern Cherokee or Guion Miller Roll|Eastern Cherokee or Guion Miller Enrollment]]


== Other References  ==
== Other References  ==


Ernest, John E. ''The Complete Seminole''. Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 2012 ISBN 978-08063-5608-2 and {{FHL|2208861|item|desp=FHL Book 970.3 Se52e}}  
Ernest, John E. ''The Complete Seminole''. Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 2012 ISBN 978-08063-5608-2 and {{FSC|2208861|item|desp=FS Library Book 970.3 Se52e}}  


== Freedman  ==
== Freedman  ==


''African and Seminoles'': From Removal to Emancipation by Daniel F. Littlefield. {{FHL|75023|item|desp=FHL book 970.3 Se52L}}  
''African and Seminoles'': From Removal to Emancipation by Daniel F. Littlefield. {{FSC|75023|item|desp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52L}}  


''The Black Seminoles'': History of a Freedom Seeking People. By Kenneth W. Porter. {{FHL|787530|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52p}}  
''The Black Seminoles'': History of a Freedom Seeking People. By Kenneth W. Porter. {{FSC|787530|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52p}}  


== '''Indian Pioneer Papers'''  ==
== '''Indian Pioneer Papers'''  ==


In 1936, the [http://www.okhistory.org/research/index Oklahoma Historical Society] and University of Oklahoma requested a writer's project grant from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration Works Progress Administration] (WPA) in which interviews would be conducted with early settlers in Oklahoma who had lived on Indian land. More than 100 writers conducted over 11,000 interviews and were asked to "call upon early settlers and (record) the story of the migration to Oklahoma and their early life here."<ref>Blackburn, Bob L. "Battle Cry for History: The First Century of the Oklahoma Historical Society." n.d. Oklahoma Historical Society. 5 Oct. 1998.</ref> The [http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/pioneer/ University of Oklahoma Western History Collection] has digitized the Indian Pioneer Papers which consists of approximately 80,000 indexed entries arranged alphabetically by personal name, place name, or subject. <ref>The University of Oklahoma Western History Collections http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/pioneer/</ref> An index to the Indian Pioneer Papers may also be found at [http://www.okgenweb.org/pioneer/ OkGenWeb Oklahoma Genealogy.] A separate index of Indians interviewed may be viewed at: [http://goodoowah.50megs.com/indpio/ “Indians in the Indian Pioneer Papers”] The interview of Willie Larney includes information about the Seminoles in Oklahoma.Family History Library microfiche number: 6,016,865 (first microfiche number)<br>  
In 1936, the [http://www.okhistory.org/research/index Oklahoma Historical Society] and University of Oklahoma requested a writer's project grant from the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Works_Progress_Administration Works Progress Administration] (WPA) in which interviews would be conducted with early settlers in Oklahoma who had lived on Indian land. More than 100 writers conducted over 11,000 interviews and were asked to "call upon early settlers and (record) the story of the migration to Oklahoma and their early life here."<ref>Blackburn, Bob L. "Battle Cry for History: The First Century of the Oklahoma Historical Society." n.d. Oklahoma Historical Society. 5 Oct. 1998.</ref> The [http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/pioneer/ University of Oklahoma Western History Collection] has digitized the Indian Pioneer Papers which consists of approximately 80,000 indexed entries arranged alphabetically by personal name, place name, or subject. <ref>The University of Oklahoma Western History Collections http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/pioneer/</ref> An index to the Indian Pioneer Papers may also be found at [https://okgenweb.net/pioneer/ OkGenWeb Oklahoma Genealogy.] A separate index of Indians interviewed may be viewed at: [http://goodoowah.50megs.com/indpio/ “Indians in the Indian Pioneer Papers”] The interview of Willie Larney includes information about the Seminoles in Oklahoma.FS Library microfiche number: 6,016,865 (first microfiche number)<br>


== Military Records  ==
== Military Records  ==


Headquarters Records of Fort Gibson, Indian Territory 1830-1857 {{FHL|589125|item|desp=FHL film 1549507}}  
Headquarters Records of Fort Gibson, Indian Territory 1830-1857 {{FSC|589125|item|desp=FS Library film 1549507}}  


The Union Indian Brigade in the Civil War by Wiley Britton {{FHL|765210|item|desp=FHL book 970.1B778u}}  
The Union Indian Brigade in the Civil War by Wiley Britton {{FSC|765210|item|desp=FS Catalog book 970.1B778u}}  


Register of Deceased Veterans, Florida. Works Projects Administration {{FHL|466837|item|disp=FHL 0006716}}  
Register of Deceased Veterans, Florida. Works Projects Administration {{FSC|466837|item|disp=FS Library 0006716}}  


== Indian Scouts  ==
== Indian Scouts  ==


Enlistment Records of Indian Scouts who Served in the Scout Detachments at Fort Clark, Texas. by Donald A. Swanson. {{FHL|508479|item|disp=FHL fook 976.4 M2sd}}  
Enlistment Records of Indian Scouts who Served in the Scout Detachments at Fort Clark, Texas. by Donald A. Swanson. {{FSC|508479|item|disp=FS Library fook 976.4 M2sd}}  


'''Seminole Negro Scouts'''  
'''Seminole Negro Scouts'''  
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== School Records  ==
== School Records  ==


Mekusukey Academy Seminole Nation (some text is written in Seminole) {{FHL|529794|item|desp=FHL 1666130}}  
Mekusukey Academy Seminole Nation (some text is written in Seminole) {{FSC|529794|item|desp=FS Library 1666130}}  


== Removal  ==
== Removal  ==
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[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/vol2/treaties/sem0344.htm Payne's Landing] May 9,1832  
[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26185 Payne's Landing] May 9,1832  


Tribal Leaders:  
Tribal Leaders:  
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== School Records  ==
== School Records  ==


Mekusukey Academy (Oklahoma) Seminole Nation. Some of the t ext is written in Seminole. {{FHL|529794|item|disp=FHL film 1666130}} 6 films  
Mekusukey Academy (Oklahoma) Seminole Nation. Some of the t ext is written in Seminole. {{FSC|529794|item|disp=FS Library film 1666130}} 6 films  


== '''Treaties'''  ==
== '''Treaties'''  ==


*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0203.htm 1823] September 18, at Moultrie Creek in Territory of Florida, with the Florida Tribes of Indians  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26045 1823] September 18, at Moultrie Creek in Territory of Florida, with the Florida Tribes of Indians  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0344.htm 1832] at Payne's Landing,Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, and land cessions  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26185 1832] at Payne's Landing,Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, and land cessions  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0394.htm 1833] Mar 28, at Fort Gibson  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26235 1833] Mar 28, at Fort Gibson  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/cre0550.htm 1845] January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26391 1845] January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/cre0756.htm 1856] August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26597 1856] August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/che1050.htm 1865] with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory  
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26890 1865] with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0910.htm 1866] March 21, Washington D.C.
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26751 1866] March 21, Washington D.C.


== Vital Records  ==
== Vital Records  ==


Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. Florida Dept. of Health. {{FHL|513869|item|disp=FHL fiche 6081769}} 305 fiche  
Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. Florida Dept. of Health. {{FSC|513869|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6081769}} 305 fiche  


== Family History Library  ==
== FamilySearch Library  ==


The FamilySearch Catalog has over 280 records of interest for the [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&keyword=Seminole&prekeyword=Seminole Seminole Indians]  
The FamilySearch Catalog has over 280 records of interest for the [https://familysearch.org/eng/library/fhlcatalog/supermainframeset.asp?display=titlehitlist&columns=*%2C0%2C0&keyword=Seminole&prekeyword=Seminole Seminole Indians]  
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== Important Websites  ==
== Important Websites  ==


*Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, [http://www.seminolenation.com/government_codeoflaws.htm Constitution].  
*Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, [https://www.sno-nsn.gov/getpage.php?name=Tribal_Courts&sub=Government Constitution].  
*[http://thorpe.ou.edu/IRA/flsemcons.html Constitution and By-Laws] of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ratified August 21, 1957.  
*[http://thorpe.ou.edu/IRA/flsemcons.html Constitution and By-Laws] of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. Ratified August 21, 1957.  
*Seminole Tribe [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole Wikipedia]  
*Seminole Tribe [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seminole Wikipedia]  
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*Native American Research [http://nativeamericanresearch.blogspot.com http://nativeamericanresearch.blogspot.com]  
*Native American Research [http://nativeamericanresearch.blogspot.com http://nativeamericanresearch.blogspot.com]  
*Indian Research [http://researchindians.blogspot.com http://researchindians.blogspot.com]
*Indian Research [http://researchindians.blogspot.com http://researchindians.blogspot.com]
 
*Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, [https://www.fivecivilizedtribes.org/Seminole.html Seminole History]
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== References  ==
== References  ==
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*[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/075.html Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75], Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  
*[http://www.archives.gov/research/guide-fed-records/groups/075.html Guide to Federal Records in the National Archives; Record Group 75], Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  
*Hodge, Frederick Webb. ''Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico''. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1906 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/ Available online].  
*Hodge, Frederick Webb. ''Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico''. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1906 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/ Available online].  
*Klein, Barry T., ed. ''Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian''. Nyack, New York: Todd Publications, 2009. 10th ed. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317923332?referer=list_view WorldCat 317923332]; {{FHL|1122745|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 R259e}}.  
*Klein, Barry T., ed. ''Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian''. Nyack, New York: Todd Publications, 2009. 10th ed. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/317923332?referer=list_view WorldCat 317923332]; {{FSC|1122745|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 970.1 R259e}}.  
*Lennon, Rachal Mills. ''Tracing Ancestors Among the Five Civilized Tribes; Southeastern Indians Prior to Removal''. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2002. {{FHL|1038175|item|disp=FHL Book 970.1 L548t}}.  
*Lennon, Rachal Mills. ''Tracing Ancestors Among the Five Civilized Tribes; Southeastern Indians Prior to Removal''. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2002. {{FSC|1038175|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.1 L548t}}.  
*Malinowski, Sharon and Sheets, Anna, eds. The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. Detroit: Gale Publishing, 1998. 4 volumes. Includes: Lists of Federally Recognized Tribes for U.S., Alaska, and Canada – pp. 513-529 Alphabetical Listing of Tribes, with reference to volume and page in this series Map of “Historic Locations of U.S. Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Canadian Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Mexican, Hawaiian and Caribbean Native Groups” Maps of “State and Federally Recognized U.S. Indian Reservations. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=no:037475188 WorldCat 37475188]; {{FHL|831087|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 G131g}}.
*Malinowski, Sharon and Sheets, Anna, eds. The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. Detroit: Gale Publishing, 1998. 4 volumes. Includes: Lists of Federally Recognized Tribes for U.S., Alaska, and Canada – pp. 513-529 Alphabetical Listing of Tribes, with reference to volume and page in this series Map of “Historic Locations of U.S. Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Canadian Native Groups” Map of “Historic Locations of Mexican, Hawaiian and Caribbean Native Groups” Maps of “State and Federally Recognized U.S. Indian Reservations. [http://www.worldcat.org/search?q=no:037475188 WorldCat 37475188]; {{FSC|831087|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 970.1 G131g}}.


:Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean  
:Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean  
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*Sturtevant, William C. ''Handbook of North American Indians''. 20 vols., some not yet published. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978– .
*Sturtevant, William C. ''Handbook of North American Indians''. 20 vols., some not yet published. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978– .
:Volume 1 -- Not yet published
:Volume 2 -- Indians in Contemporary Society (pub. 2008) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/234303751&referer=brief_results WorldCat 234303751]
:Volume 3 -- Environment, Origins, and Population (pub. 2006) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/255572371&referer=brief_results WorldCat 255572371]
:Volume 4 -- History of Indian-White Relations (pub. 1988) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/19331914&referer=brief_results WorldCat 19331914]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.4}}.
:Volume 5 -- Arctic (pub. 1984) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/299653808&referer=brief_results WorldCat 299653808]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.5}}.
:Volume 6 -- Subarctic (pub. 1981) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247493742&referer=brief_results WorldCat 247493742]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.6}}.
:Volume 7 -- Northwest Coast (pub. 1990) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/247493311&referer=brief_results WorldCat 247493311]
:Volume 8 -- California (pub. 1978) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/13240086&referer=brief_results WorldCat 13240086]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.8}}.
:Volume 9 -- Southwest (pub. 1979) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/26140053&referer=brief_results WorldCat 26140053]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.9}}.
:Volume 10 -- Southwest (pub. 1983) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/301504096&referer=brief_results WorldCat 301504096]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.10}}.
:Volume 11 -- Great Basin (pub. 1986) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/256516416&referer=brief_results WorldCat 256516416]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.11}}.
:Volume 12 -- Plateau (pub. 1998) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/39401371&referer=brief_results WorldCat 39401371]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.12}}.
:Volume 13 -- Plains, 2 vols. (pub. 2001) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/48209643&referer=brief_results WorldCat 48209643]
:Volume 14 -- Southeast (pub. 2004) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/254277176&referer=brief_results WorldCat 254277176]
:Volume 15 -- Northwest (pub. 1978) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/256517503&referer=brief_results WorldCat 356517503]; {{FHL|248632|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 H191h v.15}}.
:Volume 16 -- Not yet published
:Volume 17 -- Languages (pub. 1996) -- [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/43957746&referer=brief_results WorldCat 43957746]
:Volume 18 -- Not yet published
:Volume 19 -- Not yet published
:Volume 20 -- Not yet published
*Swanton John R. ''The Indian Tribes of North America''. Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin #145 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/indianlocation.htm Available online].  
*Swanton John R. ''The Indian Tribes of North America''. Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin #145 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/indianlocation.htm Available online].  
*Waldman, Carl. ''Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes''. New York, New York: Facts on File, 2006. 3rd ed. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14718193?referer=list_view WorldCat 14718193]; {{FHL|1465222|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 W146e 2006}}.
*Waldman, Carl. ''Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes''. New York, New York: Facts on File, 2006. 3rd ed. [http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/14718193?referer=list_view WorldCat 14718193]; {{FSC|1465222|title-id|disp=FS Catalog book 970.1 W146e 2006}}.


'''See also:'''  
'''See also:'''  
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*[[American Indian Enrollment Records]]
*[[American Indian Enrollment Records]]


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