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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
'''Various Spellings''': Choctaw, Chactaw, Chaktaw, | '''Various Spellings''': Choctaw, Chactaw, Chaktaw, Chahta | ||
The Choctaw Tribe is primarily associated with the states of [[Indians of Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[Indians of Alabama|Alabama]], [[Indians of Mississippi|Mississippi]], and [[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>. See below for at least a partial lists of groups of Choctaw Indians and the reservations associated with each. | The Choctaw Nation is part of the Shawnee Tribe. The Choctaw Tribe is primarily associated with the states of [[Indians of Louisiana|Louisiana]], [[Indians of Alabama|Alabama]], [[Indians of Mississippi|Mississippi]], and [[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>. See below for at least a partial lists of groups of Choctaw Indians and the reservations associated with each. | ||
The Choctaw Tribe is one of the [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]]: Choctaw, [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]],and [[Creek Indians|Creek]], and [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]] | The Choctaw Tribe is one of the [[Five Civilized Tribes|Five Civilized Tribes]]: Choctaw, [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Chickasaw Indians|Chickasaw]],and [[Creek Indians|Creek]], and [[Seminole Indians|Seminole]] | ||
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_the_Choctaw '''Choctaw Clans:'''] | [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Culture_of_the_Choctaw '''Choctaw Clans:'''] | ||
Wind, Bear, Deer, Wolf, Panther, Holly Leaf, Bird, Raccoon and Crawfish | Wind, Bear, Deer, Wolf, Panther, Holly Leaf, Bird, Raccoon and Crawfish | ||
== Tribal Headquarters == | == Tribal Headquarters == | ||
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[[Image:Choctaw Indians - Mississippi Band's Flag.png|thumb|right|Choctaw Indians - Mississippi Band's Flag.png]] | [[Image:Choctaw Indians - Mississippi Band's Flag.png|thumb|right|Choctaw Indians - Mississippi Band's Flag.png]] | ||
'''Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma'''<br>P.O. Box 1210<br>Durant, OK 74702-1210<br>Phone: 800-522-6170<br>[http://www.choctawnation.com/ Website] | '''Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma'''<br>1802 Chukka Hina / P.O. Box 1210<br>Durant, OK 74702-1210<br>Phone: 800-522-6170<br>[http://www.choctawnation.com/ Website] | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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A Muscogean based tribe, the Choctaw is similar to the Creek Confederation. The Choctaw evolved from multiple smaller tribes that shared similar language and culture. The Choctaw were early allies of the French, Spanish and British during the 18th century. In the 1750's the tribe was involved in a Civil War that decimated whole villages. The division was driven by factions affiliated with the Spanish and the other the French. In the 18th century the Choctaw were generally at war with the Creeks or the [[Chickasaw Indians]].<ref>O'Brien, Greg, "Choctaws in a Revolutionary Age", University of Nebraska Press, 2005</ref> The Choctaw like all of the Muscogean tribes was a matriarchal and clan culture.<ref>Swanton, John R. "The Indian Tribes of North America" Smithsonian Institute, Bulletin 514.</ref> | A Muscogean based tribe, the Choctaw is similar to the Creek Confederation. The Choctaw evolved from multiple smaller tribes that shared similar language and culture. The Choctaw were early allies of the French, Spanish and British during the 18th century. In the 1750's the tribe was involved in a Civil War that decimated whole villages. The division was driven by factions affiliated with the Spanish and the other the French. In the 18th century the Choctaw were generally at war with the Creeks or the [[Chickasaw Indians]].<ref>O'Brien, Greg, "Choctaws in a Revolutionary Age", University of Nebraska Press, 2005</ref> The Choctaw like all of the Muscogean tribes was a matriarchal and clan culture.<ref>Swanton, John R. "The Indian Tribes of North America" Smithsonian Institute, Bulletin 514.</ref> | ||
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*''American State Papers: Legislative and Executive of the Congress of the United States'' online at:[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/486178-american-state-papers-documents-legislative-and-executive-of-the-congress-of-the-united-states-class-09?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library], cited under the subheading France (1710–1763) in [[Alabama Land and Property]]. Volume Seven, on FS Library film 944499 item 2, pages 1–140, has the 1831 Armstrong roll of Choctaws owning farms who were entitled to receive land under the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek of 1830. The volume is indexed. These records are like a census, listing head of family, the number of males over 16, number of males and females under 10, number of acres, and location. | |||
'''Brief Timeline''' | '''Brief Timeline''' | ||
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== Additional References == | == Additional References == | ||
'''Frederick Webb Hodge, in his [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/choctaw/chostawhist.htm Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico], gave a more complete history of the Choctaw 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/mississippi/choctawindianhist.htm The Indian Tribes of North America]. | '''Frederick Webb Hodge''', in his [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/tribes/choctaw/chostawhist.htm Handbook of American Indians North of Mexico], gave a more complete history of the Choctaw 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/mississippi/choctawindianhist.htm The Indian Tribes of North America]. | ||
== Reservations == | == Reservations == | ||
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== Records == | == Records == | ||
''Records From the Choctaw Nation, (1830-1900) Indian Territory, Oklahoma. Oklahoma Historical Society. (census, Cemetery Records, Church Records, Military and other records). {{ | ''Records From the Choctaw Nation, (1830-1900) Indian Territory, Oklahoma. Oklahoma Historical Society. (census, Cemetery Records, Church Records, Military and other records). {{FSC|544264|item|disp=FS Library Film 1666451}} (first of 90 microfilm reels)'' | ||
''Joe R. Goss. A Complete Roll of all Choctaw Claimants and their Heirs. Reprint. Originally published: St. Louis, MO: Robt. D. Patterson Stationary Co., 1889. {{ | ''Joe R. Goss. A Complete Roll of all Choctaw Claimants and their Heirs. Reprint. Originally published: St. Louis, MO: Robt. D. Patterson Stationary Co., 1889. {{FSC|550606|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C451g}}'' <br> | ||
The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:<br> | The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:<br> | ||
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== Agencies == | == Agencies == | ||
[[Choctaw_Indian_Agency_(Mississippi)|'''Choctaw Agency''']]''' | [[Choctaw_Indian_Agency_(Mississippi)|'''Choctaw Agency''']]''' Mississippi''' | ||
[[Choctaw_Indian_Agency_(Oklahoma)|'''Choctaw Agency | [[Choctaw_Indian_Agency_(Oklahoma)|'''Choctaw Agency ''']]''' Oklahoma''' | ||
[[Union_Indian_Agency_(Oklahoma)|'''Union Agency''']] | [[Union_Indian_Agency_(Oklahoma)|'''Union Agency''']] | ||
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[[Red_River_Indian_Agency_(Louisiana)|'''Red River Agency''']] | [[Red_River_Indian_Agency_(Louisiana)|'''Red River Agency''']] | ||
[[Cherokee_Indian_Agency_(Oklahoma)|'''Cherokee Agency ''']]'''(West) | [[Cherokee_Indian_Agency_(Oklahoma)|'''Cherokee Agency ''']]'''(West) ''' | ||
== Superintendencies == | == Superintendencies == | ||
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=== Allotment Records === | === Allotment Records === | ||
'''Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians Homestead and Allotment Patents, 1903-1910 {{ | '''Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians Homestead and Allotment Patents, 1903-1910 {{FSC|686343|item|disp= film 2107720 items 2-3}}''' | ||
=== Census Records === | === Census Records === | ||
*'''1830 [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www][http://www.accessgenealogy.com .accessgenealogy.com]also included in American State papers, Vol 7. This is in most libraries or is located online at [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html]''' | *'''1830''' [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www][http://www.accessgenealogy.com .accessgenealogy.com]also included in American State papers, Vol 7. This is in most libraries or is located online at [http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html] | ||
*'''1831''' Census (Armstrong Roll) Choctaw, records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, RG75 {{FSC|625276|item|disp=FS Library film 1033993}} | |||
*'''1855''' Cooper Roll of Eastern Choctaw [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www.accessgenealogy.com]Families living East of the Mississippi River in the states of Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama. (roll contains: names of heads of families, place of residence, and numbers of men, women, and children in families) | |||
*'''1855''' Annuity Roll, first census of all individuals within a household. Actually done in 1856. Located at the Oklahoma Historical Society. | |||
*'''1868''' Census of Cedar County, Choctaw Nation located within the Choctaw Nation Collection, University of Oklahoma. View online at [http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/nam/manuscript.asp?mID=5085&sID=3 digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/nam/manuscript.asp]<br> | |||
*'''1885''' Census of the Choctaw Nation. Every name in household is included on this census. This can be viewed in two places online, both for a fee. It is found under the rolls U.S. Indian Census Rolls, and under the category of Union. It is searchable by name (be careful of spelling) on [https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1059/ Ancestry.com] browsable only on [http://www.fold3.com/institution-index.php Fold3.com] You can also order transcriptions by county from the Bryan County Heritage Association, Bryan, Oklahoma. | |||
*'''1893''' Census/Annuity Roll (for both Choctaw and Chickasaw) for Leased District monies. Referred to in several Dawes files, I have been unable to locate this film. I have been told it may be in some counties (ie. Haskell)in Oklahoma, but it is not listed in the NARA or the OHS contents. | |||
*'''The Census of Atoka County, 1885, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory. by James P. Cummings. Mesquite, Texas, 1976. | *'''The Census of Atoka County, 1885, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory.''' by James P. Cummings. Mesquite, Texas, 1976. FS Library Book 970.1 Al#86[http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/amlaw/lwsp.html] | ||
* | *There are miscellaneous censuses recorded on three rolls of microfilm from the OHS, included in the inventory for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and also at the Oklahoma Historical Society and Arkansas Historical Commission. All three rolls cover different counties of the Choctaw nation, and have the 1896 census transcribed, and in some cases the original. The other censuses on the rolls vary to undated or dated, and are heads of household only for the most part.<br> | ||
* | *NARA office Fort Worth has microfilm of Muster rolls for various dates prior to 1855.<br> | ||
* | *Indian Census Rolls, Choctaw, 1926-1939 containing births and deaths some marriages. {{FSC|494619|item|disp=film 574200-574201}} | ||
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| '''Rolls 15, 41-42''' | | '''Rolls 15, 41-42''' | ||
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=== Enrollment Records === | === Enrollment Records === | ||
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| '''Applications, Muskogee Area Office M 1650 (RG75) <nowiki>{{</nowiki>FHL&#124;1405798&#124;item&#124;disp= | | '''Applications, Muskogee Area Office M 1650 (RG75) <nowiki>{{</nowiki>FHL&#124;1405798&#124;item&#124;disp=FS Library film 2445769<nowiki>}}</nowiki> index and applications for four of the Five civilized tribes. Seminole applications not included.''' | ||
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'''Original records in Muskogee, Oklahoma''' | '''Original records in Muskogee, Oklahoma''' | ||
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== Genealogy == | == Genealogy == | ||
'''Who Was Who Among the Southern Indians: a Genealogical notebook, 1698-1907 by Don Martini [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/297926-who-was-who-among-the-southern-indians-a-genealogical-notebook-1698-1907-pt-02?offset=1 | '''Who Was Who Among the Southern Indians: a Genealogical notebook, 1698-1907 by Don Martini [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/297926-who-was-who-among-the-southern-indians-a-genealogical-notebook-1698-1907-pt-02?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library]''' | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
'''Alokoli: the Choctaw Country bicentennial book by Choctaw County Bicentennial Commission {{ | '''Alokoli: the Choctaw Country bicentennial book by Choctaw County Bicentennial Commission {{FSC|33190|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.1395 H2a or fiche 6048193}}''' | ||
'''The Choctaws in Oklahoma: From Tribe to Nation, 1856-1970. by Clara Sue Kidwell. {{ | '''The Choctaws in Oklahoma: From Tribe to Nation, 1856-1970. by Clara Sue Kidwell. {{FSC|1396223|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 C451kc}}''' | ||
=== Oral History === | === Oral History === | ||
*'''Duke Indian Oral History Collection and Index., Duke University Library {{ | *'''Duke Indian Oral History Collection and Index., Duke University Library {{FSC|654561|item|disp=FS Library film and fiche 1486555}}''' | ||
*'''FamilySearch has the story of | *'''FamilySearch has the story of {{FSC|272418|item|disp=Chieftain Greenwood Leflore and the Choctaw Indians of the Mississippi Valley : last chief of Choctaws east of Mississippi river}} published in 1936.''' | ||
== Land Records == | == Land Records == | ||
'''Choctaw certificates of ownership in Boone County, Arkansas. Online at: [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/800905-redirection FamilySearch Digital Library]''' | '''Choctaw certificates of ownership in Boone County, Arkansas. '''Online at:''' [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/800905-redirection FamilySearch Digital Library]''' | ||
'''The land records for Choctaw lands in Mississippi is found at the National Archives, in Washington, D.C. This collection is indexed by name and includes individuals for whom land was granted out of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek.''' | '''The land records for Choctaw lands in Mississippi is found at the National Archives, in Washington, D.C. This collection is indexed by name and includes individuals for whom land was granted out of the Treaty of Dancing Rabbit Creek.''' | ||
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== Military Records == | == Military Records == | ||
'''Genealogical Records on the Confederate Indian Troops by Sherman Lee Pompey {{ | '''Genealogical Records on the Confederate Indian Troops by Sherman Lee Pompey {{FSC|58574|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.1 P772g fiche 6049323}}''' | ||
'''Union Indian Brigade in the Civil War. by Willey Britton. {{ | '''Union Indian Brigade in the Civil War. by Willey Britton. {{FSC|765210|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.1 B778u}}''' | ||
== Periodicals == | == Periodicals == | ||
'''''Choctaw Community News'', 1969-1973. {{ | '''''Choctaw Community News'', 1969-1973. {{FSC|260452|item|disp=Film: 965784}} item 5 and {{FSC|260452|item|disp=Film: 965784}} item 9''' | ||
'''Bishnik, available on the website for the [http://www.choctawnation.com/ Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma].''' | '''Bishnik, available on the website for the [http://www.choctawnation.com/ Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma].''' | ||
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=== Additional Sources === | === Additional Sources === | ||
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DeRosier, Authur H. Jr., ''The Removal of the Choctaw Indians'', Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press, 1970. | DeRosier, Authur H. Jr., ''The Removal of the Choctaw Indians'', Knoxville, University of Tennessee Press, 1970. FS Library book 970.3 C451da and digital version | ||
Debo, Anggie. ''The Rise and Fall of the Choctaw Republic'', | Debo, Anggie. ''The Rise and Fall of the Choctaw Republic'', University of Oklahoma Press, 1934. FS Library book 970.3 C451d | ||
Burt, Jesse and Robert B. Ferguson. ''Indians of the Southeast: Then and Now''. Nashville, Ablingdon Press, New York. | Burt, Jesse and Robert B. Ferguson. ''Indians of the Southeast: Then and Now''. Nashville, Ablingdon Press, New York. | ||
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*'''1847''' Ha Cubbees Band Muster Roll (arrived at Fort Coffee) [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www.accessgenealogy.com] | *'''1847''' Ha Cubbees Band Muster Roll (arrived at Fort Coffee) [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www.accessgenealogy.com] | ||
*There are two books by Monty Olsen (available from Bryant County Heritage Association) on Choctaw emigration muster rolls. | *There are two books by Monty Olsen (available from Bryant County Heritage Association) on Choctaw emigration muster rolls. | ||
*Betty Wilshire also wrote a book on Choctaw muster rolls. It is available from various vendors.{{ | *Betty Wilshire also wrote a book on Choctaw muster rolls. It is available from various vendors.{{FSC|687410|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 C451wb}} | ||
*National Archives (NARA) has the information on emigration/muster rolls and not the Oklahoma Historical society. Check with the NARA to see if the holdings are in Fort Worth, Texas or Washington, D.C. | *National Archives (NARA) has the information on emigration/muster rolls and not the Oklahoma Historical society. Check with the NARA to see if the holdings are in Fort Worth, Texas or Washington, D.C. | ||
*The Removal of the Choctaw Indians by Arthur H. DeRosier, Jr {{ | *The Removal of the Choctaw Indians by Arthur H. DeRosier, Jr {{FSC|380344|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C451da}} | ||
== School Records == | == School Records == | ||
The Choctaw Academy: official correspondence 1825-1841 by Joe R. Goss {{ | The Choctaw Academy: official correspondence 1825-1841 by Joe R. Goss {{FSC|550620|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 C451gj}} | ||
== Trade == | == Trade == | ||
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Trade during the Spanish period 1781-1798 will be found in the Panton and Leslie papers, located at the [http://libguides.uwf.edu/content.php?pid=233277&sid=2295314 University of West Florida]. They also have a collection of the Papelas de Cubas, Spanish records of the period. | Trade during the Spanish period 1781-1798 will be found in the Panton and Leslie papers, located at the [http://libguides.uwf.edu/content.php?pid=233277&sid=2295314 University of West Florida]. They also have a collection of the Papelas de Cubas, Spanish records of the period. | ||
Records o the Choctaw Trading House, 1803-1824. Office of Indian Affairs. Superintendent of Indian Trade {{ | Records o the Choctaw Trading House, 1803-1824. Office of Indian Affairs. Superintendent of Indian Trade {{FSC|276330|item|disp=FS Library film 1025085 first of 6 films}} | ||
Records of the Choctaw Trading Post: St. Stephens, Mississippi Territory by Ben and Jean Strickland. {{ | Records of the Choctaw Trading Post: St. Stephens, Mississippi Territory by Ben and Jean Strickland. {{FSC|613453|item|disp=FS Catalog book 976.1243 U3s vol. 1 and 2}} | ||
== Treaties == | == Treaties == | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25862 1781] January 3, at Hopewell | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25897 1796] June 29, with Creek | ||
*December 17, 1801, at Fort Adams | *December 17, 1801, at Fort Adams | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25914 1802] October 17, at Fort Confederation | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25920 1803] | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25938 1805] November 16, at Mount Dexter | ||
*October 27 | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25930 1805] October 27, Chickasaw | ||
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25958 1814] August 9 | |||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/25979 1816] October 24, | ||
*[ | *1820 October 18 near Doaks Stand | ||
*[ | *1825 January 20, at Washington | ||
*[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26056 1825] February 12, Creek | |||
*May 6 | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26129 1828] May 6 - Cherokee | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26151 1830] September 27, at Dancing Rabbit Creek | ||
*February 14, 1833, | *February 14, 1833, | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26276 1835] August 24, at Camp Holmes, with Comanche | ||
* | *January 17, 1835 at Doaksville | ||
*1837- Chickasaw | *1837- Chickasaw | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26493 1854] November 4, at Doaksville, with Chickasaw | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26547 1855] June 22, at Washington, with Chickasaw | ||
*September 13, 1855, at Fort Smith-unratified | *September 13, 1855, at Fort Smith-unratified | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26733 1865] Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory with Comanche and Kiowa | ||
*[ | *[https://dc.library.okstate.edu/digital/collection/kapplers/id/26778 1866] July 4, with Delaware | ||
*August 28, 1866, at Washington | *August 28, 1866, at Washington | ||
== Vital Records == | == Vital Records == | ||
''Oklahoma Marriage Records, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory''., by Ellen Tiffee and Gloryann Hankins Young. 9 volumes. (Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, 1890. for Counties of McCurtain, Latimer, Hughes (part), LeFlore, Bryan (part), Pittsburg, Choctaw, Atoka, Haskell, Pushmataha, and Coal (part).{{ | ''Oklahoma Marriage Records, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory''., by Ellen Tiffee and Gloryann Hankins Young. 9 volumes. (Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, 1890. for Counties of McCurtain, Latimer, Hughes (part), LeFlore, Bryan (part), Pittsburg, Choctaw, Atoka, Haskell, Pushmataha, and Coal (part).{{FSC|187038|item|disp=FS Library Book 976.6 V2t vol. 1-10 Film 1321223 itmes 11-16}}<br> | ||
== Indian Pioneer Papers == | == Indian Pioneer Papers == | ||
In 1936, the Oklahoma Historical Society and University of Oklahoma requested a writer's project grant from the 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 [ | In 1936, the Oklahoma Historical Society and University of Oklahoma requested a writer's project grant from the 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/~okchocta/ OkGenWeb Oklahoma Genealogy.] A separate index of Indians interviewed, including the Choctaw, may be viewed at: [http://goodoowah.50megs.com/indpio/ “Indians in the Indian Pioneer Papers”] Some of the surnames from the Choctaw tribe found in the collection are: Anderson, Baker, Beam (Stevens), Bond, Homer/Homma (Latimer), Jones (Choate), Kemp, Labor (Airington), Moore, Miashintubbee.FS Library microfiche number: {{FSC|505140|item|disp=FS Library fiche 6,016,865}} (first fiche) | ||
== FamilySearch Catalog == | == FamilySearch Catalog == | ||
The FamilySearch Catalog has over 260 records of interest to the [https://familysearch.org/ | The FamilySearch Catalog has over 260 records of interest to the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog/results?count=20&query=%2Bkeywords%3Achoctaw Choctaw] | ||
== Websites == | == Websites == | ||
*Constitution and By-laws of the [ | *Constitution and By-laws of the [https://narf.org/nill/constitutions/choctaw/index.html Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma] | ||
*[http://www.choctawnation.com/ Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma] Official Website | *[http://www.choctawnation.com/ Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma] Official Website | ||
*Choctaw Native Americans [http://choctawnativeamericans.blogspot.com blogspot.com] | *Choctaw Native Americans [http://choctawnativeamericans.blogspot.com blogspot.com] | ||
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*Indian Research [http://researchindians.blogspot.com blogspot.com] | *Indian Research [http://researchindians.blogspot.com blogspot.com] | ||
*[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/choctaw-tribe.htm Choctaw Tribe - Access Genealogy] | *[https://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/choctaw-tribe.htm Choctaw Tribe - Access Genealogy] | ||
*Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes, [https://www.fivecivilizedtribes.org/Choctaw.html Choctaw History] | |||
== For Further Reading == | == For Further Reading == | ||
*Lennon, Rachal Mills. ''Tracing Ancestors Among the Five Civilized Tribes; Southeastern Indians Prior to Removal''. Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing Co., 2002. {{ | *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}}. | ||
For background information to help find Native American ancestors see [[American Indian For Further Reading|'''For Further Reading''']]. | For background information to help find Native American ancestors see [[American Indian For Further Reading|'''For Further Reading''']]. | ||
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