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Many families have traditions of American Indian ancestry. Some have supporting evidence which validates their traditions. Others, unfortunately, are unfounded. The following steps will help you be more effective in your search: | Many families have traditions of American Indian ancestry. Some have supporting evidence which validates their traditions. Others, unfortunately, are unfounded. The following steps will help you be more effective in your search: | ||
* Identify a specific time period and locality for your ancestor, if at all possible. | * Identify a specific time period and locality for your ancestor, if at all possible. <br> | ||
* Identify the tribe. Once you know the general area where an ancestor lived, you can usually identify the tribe he belonged to. Two handbooks that describe where the tribes resided are: | * Identify the tribe. Once you know the general area where an ancestor lived, you can usually identify the tribe he belonged to. Two handbooks that describe where the tribes resided are: | ||