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If you need the application number, search the general alphabetical index to find your ancestor’s name, state and application number. The index is online on the National Archives (U.S.)[http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/native-americans-guion-miller.html page]or an Access Genealogy [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/guionmiller/index.htm page]. | If you need the application number, search the general alphabetical index to find your ancestor’s name, state and application number. The index is online on the National Archives (U.S.)[http://www.archives.gov/research/arc/native-americans-guion-miller.html page]or an Access Genealogy [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/guionmiller/index.htm page]. | ||
'''When to Use the Roll''' | |||
Use the Guion Miller Roll if your ancestors were: | |||
*alive on 28 May 1906. | |||
*members of the Eastern Cherokee tribe at the time of the treaties of 1835, 1836, and 1845 between the United States and Eastern Cherokee , or were descendansts of such a person. | |||
*not affiliated with any Indian tribe other than the Cherokees. | |||
'''Content of applications''' | |||
Each applicant was asked his or her full Englaish and Indian name, place of birth, name of husband or wife, names of children, place of birth and date of death of parents and grandparents, names and ages of brothers and sisters, and names of uncles and aunts. The documentation includes application forms, correspodence, and affidavits necessary to prove eligibility for a claim. | |||
There were 45,857 enrollments applications filed, representing som 90,000 individuals. After exceptions and adjustments were made, a total of 30,820 persons were eligible. | |||
'''Rejected Claims:''' | |||
Rejected applications fall into five groups: | |||
*those who left the Cherokee Nation in the East before 1835, | |||
*those who filed after the final application date of 31 August 1907 | |||
*illegitimate children reje ted even when their brothers and sisters were admitted | |||
*those who had dual tribal ancestry | |||
*those who failed to prove the required relationship. | |||
=== Guion Miller Rolls in the Family History Library === | === Guion Miller Rolls in the Family History Library === | ||
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The '''Applications''' are on 348 {{FHL|Films: 378594}} (first film) | The '''Applications''' are on 348 {{FHL|Films: 378594}} (first film) | ||
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'''''Additional records relating to the enrollment of Easter Cherokee, 1908-1910'''''(National Archives microfilm publications: M685) | '''''Additional records relating to the enrollment of Easter Cherokee, 1908-1910'''''(National Archives microfilm publications: M685) | ||