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*Allen, Maud Bliss. ''Census Records and Cherokee Muster Rolls''. Washington, D.C.: n.p., 1935. This source contains the Cherokee census of 1835 of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Online at:[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/568464-census-records-and-cherokee-muster-rolls?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].
*Allen, Maud Bliss. ''Census Records and Cherokee Muster Rolls''. Washington, D.C.: n.p., 1935. This source contains the Cherokee census of 1835 of Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Online at:[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/568464-census-records-and-cherokee-muster-rolls?offset=1 FamilySearch Digital Library].


*United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. ''Census Roll, 1835, of the Cherokee Indians East of the Mississippi and Index to the Roll, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, T0496. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1960. {{FHL|284332|item|disp=FHL film 833322}}
*United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. ''Census Roll, 1835, of the Cherokee Indians East of the Mississippi and Index to the Roll, Tennessee, Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, T0496. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1960. {{FHL|284332|item|disp=FS Library film 833322}}


*Siler, David W. ''The Eastern Cherokees, A Census of the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia in 1851.'' Cottonport, Louisiana: Polyanthus, 1972. {{FHL|60983|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 C424sd}} This list contains the names of each person’s father, mother and children, with their ages and relationship (De Kalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties). An index is included.
*Siler, David W. ''The Eastern Cherokees, A Census of the Cherokee Nation in North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia in 1851.'' Cottonport, Louisiana: Polyanthus, 1972. {{FHL|60983|item|disp=FS Library book 970.3 C424sd}} This list contains the names of each person’s father, mother and children, with their ages and relationship (De Kalb, Jackson, and Marshall Counties). An index is included.


*Malone, Henry Thompson. ''Cherokees of the Old South: A People in Transition''. Athens, Georgia: University of Georgia Press, 1956. {{FHL|81182|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 C424ma}} See the maps before the preface. At the end of the book there is a bibliography.
*Malone, Henry Thompson. ''Cherokees of the Old South: A People in Transition''. Athens, Georgia: University of Georgia Press, 1956. {{FHL|81182|item|disp=FS Library book 970.3 C424ma}} See the maps before the preface. At the end of the book there is a bibliography.


*''Cherokee scion''. Nelson, Karleen Emmrich and Nelson, Eugene P. Emmrich Publishing, March 2005. Online at:[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/37018-cherokee-scion?offset=2 FamilySearch Digital Library].
*''Cherokee scion''. Nelson, Karleen Emmrich and Nelson, Eugene P. Emmrich Publishing, March 2005. Online at:[https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/37018-cherokee-scion?offset=2 FamilySearch Digital Library].
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*[https://cherokeeregistry.com/ The Cherokee Registry]. This site is meant to aid families in researching their Cherokee ancestry.
*[https://cherokeeregistry.com/ The Cherokee Registry]. This site is meant to aid families in researching their Cherokee ancestry.


*United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. [[Cherokee Indian Agency (Tennessee)|Cherokee Agency]]. ''Records of the Cherokee Agency in Tennessee, 1801–1835.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0208. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1952. {{FHL|285733|item|disp=FHL films 1024418–31}} These records deal with the entire Cherokee Nation. They contain information about passes given to people during 1801 to 1804 allowing them to go through the Cherokee lands. These records also mention claims filed 1816 to 1833 and include the names of Army officers at posts; unauthorized settlements on Indian lands; land office records; and names of traders, settlers, missionaries, chiefs, and members of the tribe. See the introduction at the beginning of the first film to learn about the contents of these records. Many individuals are listed, however there is no index.  
*United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. [[Cherokee Indian Agency (Tennessee)|Cherokee Agency]]. ''Records of the Cherokee Agency in Tennessee, 1801–1835.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0208. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1952. {{FHL|285733|item|disp=FS Library films 1024418–31}} These records deal with the entire Cherokee Nation. They contain information about passes given to people during 1801 to 1804 allowing them to go through the Cherokee lands. These records also mention claims filed 1816 to 1833 and include the names of Army officers at posts; unauthorized settlements on Indian lands; land office records; and names of traders, settlers, missionaries, chiefs, and members of the tribe. See the introduction at the beginning of the first film to learn about the contents of these records. Many individuals are listed, however there is no index.  


*United States. Office of Indian Affairs. ''Letters Received, 1824–1881; Registers of Letters Received, 1824–1880.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0018, M0234. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942, 1956. {{FHL|403528|item|disp=FHL film 1638620 (first of 1088 films)}} There are letters in this collection pertaining to each of the major tribes, but they are not indexed.
*United States. Office of Indian Affairs. ''Letters Received, 1824–1881; Registers of Letters Received, 1824–1880.'' National Archives Microfilm Publications, M0018, M0234. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1942, 1956. {{FHL|403528|item|disp=FS Library film 1638620 (first of 1088 films)}} There are letters in this collection pertaining to each of the major tribes, but they are not indexed.


*Tyner, James W. ''Those Who Cried: The 16,000: A Record of the Individual Cherokees Listed in the United States Official Census of the Cherokee Nation Conducted in 1835''. N.p.: Chi-ga-u, 1974. {{FHL|438530|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 C424tj}} Non-Cherokee census takers in 1835 made lists of Cherokees in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. There are some errors because they did not understand the native languages. The government defined a person as an Indian if he or she had one-quarter degree of Indian blood. The book is indexed and has excellent maps for that period.<br>
*Tyner, James W. ''Those Who Cried: The 16,000: A Record of the Individual Cherokees Listed in the United States Official Census of the Cherokee Nation Conducted in 1835''. N.p.: Chi-ga-u, 1974. {{FHL|438530|item|disp=FS Library book 970.3 C424tj}} Non-Cherokee census takers in 1835 made lists of Cherokees in Alabama, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee. There are some errors because they did not understand the native languages. The government defined a person as an Indian if he or she had one-quarter degree of Indian blood. The book is indexed and has excellent maps for that period.<br>


==Jurisdictions==
==Jurisdictions==
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==Records==
==Records==


Cherokee Nation. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives (Vital, Land and Property, Court, Probate, and School records) {{FHL|529945|item|disp=FHL film 1666294}} first of 129 films  
Cherokee Nation. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives (Vital, Land and Property, Court, Probate, and School records) {{FHL|529945|item|disp=FS Library film 1666294}} first of 129 films  


*Genealogy; Cherokee Notes by James Manford Carselowey. 1980. {{FHL| 768983|item|disp= FHL Book: 970.3 C424jmc}}
*Genealogy; Cherokee Notes by James Manford Carselowey. 1980. {{FHL| 768983|item|disp= FHL Book: 970.3 C424jmc}}
*Records of the Cherokee Indian Agency in Tennessee, 1801-1835. {{FHL|285733|item|disp=FHL film 1024418}}
*Records of the Cherokee Indian Agency in Tennessee, 1801-1835. {{FHL|285733|item|disp=FS Library film 1024418}}
*Cherokee Almanac, 1860. by Benjamin Greenleaf {{FHL|276475|item|disp=FHL Film 989199 Item 3}}
*Cherokee Almanac, 1860. by Benjamin Greenleaf {{FHL|276475|item|disp=FS Library Film 989199 Item 3}}
*Cherokee Almanac, 1861. By Benjamin Greenleaf {{FHL|737764|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6333956}}
*Cherokee Almanac, 1861. By Benjamin Greenleaf {{FHL|737764|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6333956}}


===Agency Records===
===Agency Records===


Agency Records 1898-1950 (East) Cherokee Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. {{FHL|144388|item|disp=FHL film 1249974}} first film of 7  
Agency Records 1898-1950 (East) Cherokee Agency. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. {{FHL|144388|item|disp=FS Library film 1249974}} first film of 7  


Cherokee Indian Agency in Tennessee, 1801-1835. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. (M0208) {{FHL|285733|item|disp= FHL 1024418}} first of 14 films  
Cherokee Indian Agency in Tennessee, 1801-1835. United States. Bureau of Indian Affairs. (M0208) {{FHL|285733|item|disp= FHL 1024418}} first of 14 films  
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===Allotment Records===
===Allotment Records===


*Five Civilized Indian Tribes Land Allotment Records, 1899-1907, (NARA RG 75) Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. On Line. {{FHL |1390101|item|disp=FHL film 4124879}} first film
*Five Civilized Indian Tribes Land Allotment Records, 1899-1907, (NARA RG 75) Oklahoma, Indian Territory, Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. On Line. {{FHL |1390101|item|disp=FS Library film 4124879}} first film


*Forgotten Oklahoma Records ( Allotment) by Fredrea Marilyn Hermann Cook. 1981. {{FHL|105053|item|disp= Film: 1035512}} item 4 or FHL Book: 970.3 C424co
*Forgotten Oklahoma Records ( Allotment) by Fredrea Marilyn Hermann Cook. 1981. {{FHL|105053|item|disp= Film: 1035512}} item 4 or FHL Book: 970.3 C424co
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===Annuity Records===
===Annuity Records===


Annuity Records, 1905-1910 {{FHL|29521|item|disp=FHL film 1030883}}  
Annuity Records, 1905-1910 {{FHL|29521|item|disp=FS Library film 1030883}}  


===Census Records===
===Census Records===
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*'''1884''' [https://accessgenealogy.com/native/native-american-indian-rolls.htm Hester Roll] census of the remaining Eastern Cherokees in 1883
*'''1884''' [https://accessgenealogy.com/native/native-american-indian-rolls.htm Hester Roll] census of the remaining Eastern Cherokees in 1883
*'''1890 '''[https://accessgenealogy.com/native/wallace-roll.htm Wallace Roll - Cherokee Freedmen] (African Americans - Cherokee citizenship)
*'''1890 '''[https://accessgenealogy.com/native/wallace-roll.htm Wallace Roll - Cherokee Freedmen] (African Americans - Cherokee citizenship)
*'''1890''' Eastern Band of Cherokees {{FHL|1009060|disp=FHL film: 1009060}} item 5
*'''1890''' Eastern Band of Cherokees {{FHL|1009060|disp=FS Library film: 1009060}} item 5
*'''1890''' Census of the Cherokee Nation, Canadian District.{{FHL|779062|item|disp=FHL film 1666296}}
*'''1890''' Census of the Cherokee Nation, Canadian District.{{FHL|779062|item|disp=FS Library film 1666296}}
*'''1896''' Tahlequah District {{FHL|989203|disp=Film: 989203}} item 2
*'''1896''' Tahlequah District {{FHL|989203|disp=Film: 989203}} item 2
*'''1896-1897 '''Kern - Clifton Roll [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www.accessgenealogy.com] (contains 4523 individuals missed on the Wallace Roll.)
*'''1896-1897 '''Kern - Clifton Roll [http://www.accessgenealogy.com www.accessgenealogy.com] (contains 4523 individuals missed on the Wallace Roll.)
*'''1898-1939''' Indian Census rolls, Cherokee {{FHL| 737657|item|disp= FHL film 573869}} first of five
*'''1898-1939''' Indian Census rolls, Cherokee {{FHL| 737657|item|disp= FHL film 573869}} first of five
*'''1924''' [https://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/1924-baker-roll.htm Baker Roll]  also on {{FHL|847744|disp=Film: 847744}} and {{FHL|847745|disp=Film: 847745}}
*'''1924''' [https://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/1924-baker-roll.htm Baker Roll]  also on {{FHL|847744|disp=Film: 847744}} and {{FHL|847745|disp=Film: 847745}}
*Maude Bliss Allen, Census Records and Cherokee Muster Rolls. Washington, 1935. {{FHL|970.1 Al|disp=FHL Book 970.1 Al}} #54
*Maude Bliss Allen, Census Records and Cherokee Muster Rolls. Washington, 1935. {{FHL|970.1 Al|disp=FS Library Book 970.1 Al}} #54
*'''1896''' Census of Citizens of Tahlequah District, Cherokee Nation {{FHL|989203|disp=FHL Film 989203}} item 2
*'''1896''' Census of Citizens of Tahlequah District, Cherokee Nation {{FHL|989203|disp=FS Library Film 989203}} item 2


The Bureau of Indian Affairs compiled annual Indian Census rolls on many of the reservations from 1885-1940. They list the names of individuals, their age, and other details about each person enumerated. For more information about these records [[American Indian Census Rolls|click here.]] <br>  
The Bureau of Indian Affairs compiled annual Indian Census rolls on many of the reservations from 1885-1940. They list the names of individuals, their age, and other details about each person enumerated. For more information about these records [[American Indian Census Rolls|click here.]] <br>  
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Find out if you are a [https://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m2104.pdf Cherokee] by having your ancestor's name checked to the 1924 Baker Roll.  
Find out if you are a [https://www.archives.gov/research/microfilm/m2104.pdf Cherokee] by having your ancestor's name checked to the 1924 Baker Roll.  


''Only the Names Remain''. by Sandi Garrett {{FHL|684750|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 C424gs Vol 1-6 }}
''Only the Names Remain''. by Sandi Garrett {{FHL|684750|item|disp=FS Library book 970.3 C424gs Vol 1-6 }}


==Removal==
==Removal==
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*Cherokee Emigration Rolls, 1817-1835. by Jack D. Baker. {{FHL|58571|item|disp= FHL Book: 970.3 C424be}}
*Cherokee Emigration Rolls, 1817-1835. by Jack D. Baker. {{FHL|58571|item|disp= FHL Book: 970.3 C424be}}
*Lists of North Carolina Cherokee who removed to the Cherokee Nation West, Cherokee (Tahlequah). Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division {{FHL|77891|item|disp= FHL film 1666295 item 3 }}
*Lists of North Carolina Cherokee who removed to the Cherokee Nation West, Cherokee (Tahlequah). Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division {{FHL|77891|item|disp= FHL film 1666295 item 3 }}
*Garrett,Sandi. ''AKA Also Known As''. Cherokee and Pioneer names they were known by before and after the forced removal {{FHL|669764|item|disp=FHL book 9703 424ak}} '''These books link the Drennen Roll (1851) and the Guion Miller (1906-1910) Applications together to help establish family connections.'''  
*Garrett,Sandi. ''AKA Also Known As''. Cherokee and Pioneer names they were known by before and after the forced removal {{FHL|669764|item|disp=FS Library book 9703 424ak}} '''These books link the Drennen Roll (1851) and the Guion Miller (1906-1910) Applications together to help establish family connections.'''  
*"Indexes to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served During the Cherokee Disturbances and Removal in Organizations From the State of Tennessee and the Field and Staff of the Army of the Cherokee Nation" (NARA M908) ({{FHL|1205384|disp=FHL film 1205384}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17249016 Worldcat]) The compiled service records have not been microfilmed.
*"Indexes to Compiled Service Records of Volunteer Soldiers who Served During the Cherokee Disturbances and Removal in Organizations From the State of Tennessee and the Field and Staff of the Army of the Cherokee Nation" (NARA M908) ({{FHL|1205384|disp=FS Library film 1205384}}) ([http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/17249016 Worldcat]) The compiled service records have not been microfilmed.


:The above collection is also available online:  
:The above collection is also available online:  
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*Cherokee National Female Seminary 1876-1909. {{FHL|989203|disp=Film: 989203}} items 3, 6
*Cherokee National Female Seminary 1876-1909. {{FHL|989203|disp=Film: 989203}} items 3, 6
*Cherokee National Male Seminary 1876-1909. {{FHL|989202|disp=Film: 989202}} item 5
*Cherokee National Male Seminary 1876-1909. {{FHL|989202|disp=Film: 989202}} item 5
*Arcadia School Records, 190. Saline District, Cherokee Nation {{FHL|989202|disp=FHL Film: 989202}} item 6
*Arcadia School Records, 190. Saline District, Cherokee Nation {{FHL|989202|disp=FS Library Film: 989202}} item 6
*T. L. Ballenger. Early History of Northeastern State College {{FHL|989203|disp=FHL Film 989203}}
*T. L. Ballenger. Early History of Northeastern State College {{FHL|989203|disp=FS Library Film 989203}}
*Beatties Prairie School, Registers of Pupils, 1876-1881. Delaware Cherokee Nation {{FHL|989203|disp=FHL Film 989203}}
*Beatties Prairie School, Registers of Pupils, 1876-1881. Delaware Cherokee Nation {{FHL|989203|disp=FS Library Film 989203}}
*Cherokee Agency (East) U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, School Records, 1907-1948 {{FHL|110544|item|disp=FHL film 1249958}} first of two films
*Cherokee Agency (East) U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs, School Records, 1907-1948 {{FHL|110544|item|disp=FS Library film 1249958}} first of two films


==Correspondence==
==Correspondence==
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*Marriage Records for the Cherokee Indian in Delaware District, 1867-1898 Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division. {{FHL|779081|item|disp= FHL film 1666325 item 1 }}first of four films
*Marriage Records for the Cherokee Indian in Delaware District, 1867-1898 Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division. {{FHL|779081|item|disp= FHL film 1666325 item 1 }}first of four films


*Marriage records for Cooweescoowee District, 1867-1898. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division {{FHL|779077|item|disp=FHL film 1666317}}
*Marriage records for Cooweescoowee District, 1867-1898. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division {{FHL|779077|item|disp=FS Library film 1666317}}


*Marriages for Flint District, 1874-1895. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division. {{FHL|784662|item|disp=FHL film 1666331 item 3 and item 8}}
*Marriages for Flint District, 1874-1895. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division. {{FHL|784662|item|disp=FS Library film 1666331 item 3 and item 8}}


*Marriages for Going Snake District, 1880-1898 {{FHL|784476|item| disp= FHL film 1666332}}
*Marriages for Going Snake District, 1880-1898 {{FHL|784476|item| disp= FHL film 1666332}}
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*Marriage Records for Illinois District, 1868-1898 {{FHL|778910|item|disp= FHL film 1666334}}
*Marriage Records for Illinois District, 1868-1898 {{FHL|778910|item|disp= FHL film 1666334}}


*Marriage Records for the Saline District of the Cherokee Nation, 1868-1894. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division. {{FHL|784841|item|disp=FHL film 1666337 Item 1 and 2}}
*Marriage Records for the Saline District of the Cherokee Nation, 1868-1894. Oklahoma Historical Society. Indian Archives Division. {{FHL|784841|item|disp=FS Library film 1666337 Item 1 and 2}}


*Marriage licenses and marks and brands for Sequoyah District in the Cherokee District, 1874-1898 {{FHL|784845|item|disp= FHL film 1666339}}
*Marriage licenses and marks and brands for Sequoyah District in the Cherokee District, 1874-1898 {{FHL|784845|item|disp= FHL film 1666339}}
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