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


'''Linguistic Group:''' Muskhogean  
'''Linguistic Group:''' Muskhogean  
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Miccosukee Tribe (Seminole) live on the Miccosukee reservation or along the Tamiami Trail  
Miccosukee Tribe (Seminole) live on the Miccosukee reservation or along the Tamiami Trail  


[http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/bands.htm '''Bands:''']&nbsp; [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/caesar_bruner_band.htm Caesar Bruner]*, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/ceyvah_band.htm Ceyvah], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/dosar_barkus_band.htm Dosar Barkus] *, Efvlv, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/fushutche_band.htm Fushatache], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/hecete_band.htm Hecete], Hitchiti, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/hvteyievike_band.htm Hvteyievike], Kanchatee, Mekasukey, New Comer, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/nurcup_harjo_band.htm Nvicvp Haco], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/ocese_band.htm Oceese], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/rewahleband.htm Rewahle], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/tallahassee_band.htm Talahassee], Thlewahlee, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/thomas_palmer_band.htm Thomas Palmer], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/tusekia_harjo_band.htm Tvsekia Haco], and Wm. Connor.&nbsp; * Freedman Bands 
[http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/bands.htm '''Bands:''']&nbsp; [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/caesar_bruner_band.htm Caesar Bruner], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/ceyvah_band.htm Ceyvah], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/dosar_barkus_band.htm Dosar Barkus], Efvlv, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/fushutche_band.htm Fushatache], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/hecete_band.htm Hecete], Hitchiti, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/hvteyievike_band.htm Hvteyievike], Kanchatee, Mekasukey, New Comer, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/nurcup_harjo_band.htm Nvicvp Haco], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/ocese_band.htm Oceese], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/rewahleband.htm Rewahle], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/tallahassee_band.htm Talahassee], Thlewahlee, [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/thomas_palmer_band.htm Thomas Palmer], [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/tusekia_harjo_band.htm Tvsekia Haco], and Wm. Connor.&nbsp;  


[http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/seminole_nation_clans.htm '''Clans:''']Alligator (Hvlpvtvlke), Bear (Nokusvlke), Beaver (Echaswvlke), Bird (Fuswvlke), Deer (Ecovlke), Fox (Culvlke), Lye Drip, Otter, Panther, Potato (Ahalvlke), raccon (Workvlke), Snake, water Moccasin, and Wind Clan (Hotvlkylke)  
[http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org/seminole_nation_clans.htm '''Clans:''']Alligator (Hvlpvtvlke), Bear (Nokusvlke), Beaver (Echaswvlke), Bird (Fuswvlke), Deer (Ecovlke), Fox (Culvlke), Lye Drip, Otter, Panther, Potato (Ahalvlke), raccon (Workvlke), Snake, water Moccasin, and Wind Clan (Hotvlkylke)  


1900 Census Roll Blood Bands: Thomas Palmer, Echo Emarthoge, Simon Brown, Yaha Harrjo, Tusekia Harjo, Kinkehe, Thomas Little, Oktiarche, Echoille, Wm. Cooper, Nuthcup Harjo, and Okoske Harjo.
=== Tribal Headquarters  ===


1900 Freedman Bands: Dosar Barkus and Caesar Bruner
*Seminole Nation-Indian Territory [http://www.seminolenation-indianterritory.org website]


== Tribal Headquarters ==
=== History ===


'''Seminole Nation'''<br>36645 US-270<br>Wewoka, OK74884<br>Phone: 405-257-7200<br>[https://www.sno-nsn.gov/ website]
=== Brief Timeline  ===
 
== History  ==
 
== Brief Timeline  ==


*'''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.  
*[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/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/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/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/26235 1833] Mar 28, Treaty at Fort Gibson Major Phagan to superintend removal  
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0394.htm 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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*1836-1837 Census.(M1831)  
*1836-1837 Census.(M1831)  
*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. 
*[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  
* 1850: A group of Seminoles followed Coacooshee to Mexico. (Now Eagle Pass, Texas) 
*[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/26597 1856] August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks  
*[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/26890 1865] Treaty with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory  
*'''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. <br>
*[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. 
* 1884: Methodist Mission were operating the Sasakwa Female Academy. 
* 1891: Boarding school established Mekasukey Academy for boys
* 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.  
* '''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.
* 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 FS Library book 970.3 Se52s </ref>  
The Seminole divide their year in to '''two seasons''', summer and winter, the seasons are divide 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>  


'''Winter'''<br>  
'''Winter'''<br>  


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


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


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


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


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


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


<br> '''Summer'''<br>  
<br> '''Summer'''<br>  
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February <br>
  February  
Hootahlahasseee <br>
Hootahlahasseee  
Windy Moon<br>
Windy Moon


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


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


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


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


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


== Agencies  ==
=== Agencies  ===


The tribe was under the jurisdiction of the following agencies.
[[Seminole Indian Agency (Florida)|Seminole 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]]  
[[Union Indian Agency (Oklahoma)|Union Agency]]  


== Reservations  ==
=== Reservations  ===


[[Big Cypress Reservation, Florida|Big Cyprus Reservation]]  
[[Big Cypress Reservation, Florida|Big Cyprus Reservation]]  
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[[Miccosukee Reservation, Florida|Miccosukee Reservation ]]  
[[Miccosukee Reservation, Florida|Miccosukee Reservation ]]  


== Superintendencies  ==
=== Additional References to the History of the Tribe  ===
 
Records for Superintendencies exist in the [[National Archives and Records Administration|National Archives]] and copies of many of them are also available in other research facilities.
 
[[Michigan Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Michigan Superintendency]]
 
[[Florida Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Florida Superintendency]]
 
[[Western Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Western Superintendency]]
 
[[Southern Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Southern Superintendency]]
 
[[Central Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Central Superintendency]]
 
[[Oregon Superintendency of Indian Affairs|Oregon Superintendency]]
 
== Additional References to the History of the Tribe  ==


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 {{FSC|439360|item|disp=FS Library film 1697438 item 51}} 
Wilfred T. Neill. The Story of Florida's Seminole Indians. St. Peters burg, FL. Great outdoors, FHL Book 970.1 Al no 49
 
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. 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. {{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, {{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 {{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. {{FSC|787530|item|disp=FS Catalog book 970.3 Se52p}}  
The Seminoles. by Edwin C McReynolds. {{FHL|93206|item|disp=FHL book 970.3 Se52m}}  


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>
=== Records  ===


== Records  ==
=== Census Records  ===


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


*[[American Indian Allotment Records|Allotment records]]
1907 Census of Seminole County, Oklahoma. US Bureau of the Census {{FHL|737956|item|disp=FHL film 2155575}}
*[[American Indian Annuity Rolls|Annuity rolls]]
*[[American Indian Census Rolls|Census records]]
*[[American Indian Correspondence and Reports|Correspondence]]
*[[American Indian Health Records|Health records]]
*[[American Indian Correspondence and Reports|Reports]]
*[[American Indian School Records|School census and records]]
*[[American Indian Vital Records Supplements in Census Rolls|Vital records]]


== Census Records  ==
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


1900 Indian Territory, Seminole Nation. [http://marti.rootsweb.ancestry.com/Konawa/ Konawa Genealogy Society]. {{FSC|1418928|disp=FS Catalog book 976.6 X22ks}}  
1935 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. {{FHL|1417054|item|disp=FHL film 2425147}} 30 microfilm [https://familysearch.org/search/collection/1457856 Online]


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


1907 Census of Seminole County, Oklahoma. US Bureau of the Census {{FSC|737956|item|disp=FS Library film 2155575}}
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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. {{FSC|1417054|item|disp=FS Library film 2425147}} 30 microfilm {{RecordSearch|1457856|Florida State Census, 1935}}
 
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  ===


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


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== Correspondence  ==
==== Correspondence  ====


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== Enrollment  ==
=== Enrollment  ===


[[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  


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'''Seminole'''  
'''Seminole'''  


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


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


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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: [https://catalog.archives.gov/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: [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".  


*[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 or Guion Miller Enrollment]]
*[[The U.S. Eastern Cherokee or Guion Miller Roll|Eastern Cherokee- 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 {{FSC|2208861|item|desp=FS Library 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 {{FHL|2208861|item|desp=FHL Book 970.3 Se52e}}  


== Freedman  ==
=== Freedman  ===


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


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


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


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


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


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


== 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}}
=== School Records ===


'''Seminole Negro Scouts'''
Mekusukey Academy Seminole Nation (some text is written in Seminole) {{FHL|529794|item|desp=FHL 1666130}}


Military actions involving Seminole Negro Scouts
=== Removal  ===
 
25 April 1875 Eagle Nest, Crossing Pecos River, Texas, Seminole Negro Scouts under the direction of Lt. J. L. Bullis, 24th Infantry
 
1 April 1877 Rio Grande (near Devil's River, Texas, Seminole Negro Scouts under the direction of Lt. J. L. Bullis, 24th Infantry
 
1 November 1877 Rio Grande (Big Bend of) Texas, Seminole Negro Scouts,under the direction of Lt. J. L. Bullis, 24th Infantry
 
3 May 1881 Sierra Burras Mountains, Mexico Seminole Negro Scouts,under the direction of Lt. J. L. Bullis, 24th Infantry
 
Source: ''Chronological List of Actions, &amp;C., With Indians, From January 1, 1866, to January, 1891. ''Adjutant General's Office. [http://www.worldcat.org/title/chronological-list-of-actions-c-with-indians-from-january-15-1837-to-january-1891/oclc/5516921 WorldCat] <br>
 
== School Records  ==
 
Mekusukey Academy Seminole Nation (some text is written in Seminole) {{FSC|529794|item|desp=FS Library 1666130}}
 
== Removal  ==


The Indian Removal Act was signed May 26, 1830 by President Andrew Jackson. The Act initiated a policy of removal of American Indians tribes living east of the Mississippi River to land west of the river.  
The Indian Removal Act was signed May 26, 1830 by President Andrew Jackson. The Act initiated a policy of removal of American Indians tribes living east of the Mississippi River to land west of the river.  


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


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


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


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


*[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/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/26185 1832] at Payne's Landing,Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, and land cessions  
*[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/26235 1833] Mar 28, at Fort Gibson  
*[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/26391 1845] January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal  
*[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/26597 1856] August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks  
*[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/26890 1865] with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory  
*[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/26751 1866] March 21, Washington D.C.
*[http://digital.library.okstate.edu/kappler/Vol2/treaties/sem0910.htm 1866] March 21, Washington D.C.


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


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


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


== Important Websites ==
=== Important Web Sites ===


*Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, [https://www.sno-nsn.gov/getpage.php?name=Tribal_Courts&sub=Government Constitution].  
*Seminole Nation of Oklahoma, [http://www.seminolenation.com/government_codeoflaws.htm 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  ==
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=== References  ===


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== Bibliography  ==
=== Bibliography  ===


*[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]; {{FSC|1122745|title-id|disp=FS Catalog 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]; {{FHL|1122745|title-id|disp=FHL 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. {{FSC|1038175|item|disp=FS Library 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. {{FHL|1038175|item|disp=FHL 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]; {{FSC|831087|title-id|disp=FS Catalog 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]; {{FHL|831087|title-id|disp=FHL 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]; {{FSC|1465222|title-id|disp=FS Catalog 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]; {{FHL|1465222|title-id|disp=FHL book 970.1 W146e 2006}}.


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


[[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Florida]] [[Category:Seminole_County,_Oklahoma]] [[Category:Seminole_County,_Florida]] [[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Oklahoma]]
[[Category:Florida_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Seminole_County,_Oklahoma]] [[Category:Seminole_County,_Florida]] [[Category:Oklahoma_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Indian_Tribes_of_North_America]]

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Template:AIDCThis is an American Indian genealogy guide to records and research strategies for finding an ancestor from the Seminole Tribe. To get started finding American Indian ancestors see also American Indian Research.

Seminole-portraits.jpg



Basic Facts[edit | edit source]

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

Ancestral Homeland: Southeastern United States - Georgia and Florida

Linguistic Group: Muskhogean

Federal Status: Recognized

Leaders: Osceola

Miccosukee Tribe (Seminole) live on the Miccosukee reservation or along the Tamiami Trail

Bands:  Caesar Bruner, Ceyvah, Dosar Barkus, Efvlv, Fushatache, Hecete, Hitchiti, Hvteyievike, Kanchatee, Mekasukey, New Comer, Nvicvp Haco, Oceese, Rewahle, Talahassee, Thlewahlee, Thomas Palmer, Tvsekia Haco, and Wm. Connor. 

Clans:Alligator (Hvlpvtvlke), Bear (Nokusvlke), Beaver (Echaswvlke), Bird (Fuswvlke), Deer (Ecovlke), Fox (Culvlke), Lye Drip, Otter, Panther, Potato (Ahalvlke), raccon (Workvlke), Snake, water Moccasin, and Wind Clan (Hotvlkylke)

Tribal Headquarters[edit | edit source]

  • Seminole Nation-Indian Territory website

History[edit | edit source]

Brief Timeline[edit | edit source]

  • 1817-18: Seminole War; American troops under 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.
  • 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.
  • 1832 May 9,Treaty at Payne's Landing,Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, land cessions and to remove within three years
  • 1833 Mar 28, Treaty at Fort Gibson Major Phagan to superintend removal
  • 1833 Census (M1831)
  • December 1835 - August 14, 1842: second Seminole War lead byOsceola
  • 1835-1842: An estimated 4,000 Seminole had been removed from Florida. Those removed to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) became the Seminole Nation and one of the Five Civilized Tribes
  • 1836-1837 Census.(M1831)
  • A refugee band of Seminole Negroes removed near the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass, Texas.
  • 1845 January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal
  • 1856 August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks
  • 1865 Treaty with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory
  • 1866 March 21, Washington D.C.
  • 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: Florida Tribe of Seminole incorporates - federal recognition

Calendar[edit | edit source]

The Seminole divide their year in to two seasons, summer and winter, the seasons are divide into twelve moons.[1]

Winter

 August 
Heyothlucco 
Big Ripening Moon



 September 
Otauwooskochee 
Little Chestnut Moon



 October 
Otauwooskolucco 
Big Chestnut Moon



 November 
Heewoolee 
Falling Leaf Moon



 December 
Thlaffolucco 
Big Winter Moon



 Janurary 
Thlaffochosee 
Little Winter Moon, alias Big Winter Moon's younger brother


Summer


 February 
Hootahlahasseee 
Windy Moon



 March 
Tausautchoosee 
Little Spring Moon



 April 
Tausautcheelucco 
Big Spring Moon



 May 
Keehassee 
Mulberry Moon



 June 
Kochohassee 
Blackberry Moon



 July 
Hoyeuchee 
Little Ripening Moon

Agencies[edit | edit source]

Seminole Agency

Union Agency

Reservations[edit | edit source]

Big Cyprus Reservation

Brighton Reservation

Hollywood Reservation

Miccosukee Reservation

Additional References to the History of the Tribe[edit | edit source]

Frederick Webb Hodge, in his 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 The Indian Tribes of North America.

Wilfred T. Neill. The Story of Florida's Seminole Indians. St. Peters burg, FL. Great outdoors, FHL Book 970.1 Al no 49

The Seminoles. by Edwin C McReynolds. FHL book 970.3 Se52m

Records[edit | edit source]

Census Records[edit | edit source]

1900 Indian Territory, Seminole Nation. Konawa Genealogy Society. FHL book 976.6 X22ks

1907 Census of Seminole County, Oklahoma. US Bureau of the Census FHL film 2155575

1930-1940 Indian Census Seminole of Florida:with birth and death records by Jeff Bowen FHL book 970.3 Se52bj also on film Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940. US Bureau of Indian Affairs - Seminole 1913-1940 FHL 581497-581498

1935 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. FHL film 2425147 30 microfilm Online

1945 Florida State Census. Florida State Archives. FHL film 242517643 films On Line

Tribe Agency Location of Original Records

Post - 1885 Census

M595 RG 75 Rolls 693 Roll Number

FHL

Film

Number

Seminole Florida Seminole Agency Dania, 1934-52 Atlanta Rolls 486-87 Films:581,496 - 581,497


Cemetery[edit | edit source]

Seminole Indian Scouts Cemetery. by Jim C. Ames FHL book 976.4 V3s


Correspondence[edit | edit source]

Tribe Agency Location of Original Records

Pre-1880 Correspondence M234

RG 75 Rolls 962

Roll Number

FHL Film Number
Seminole Seminole Agency,1824-76 Washington D.C. Rolls 799-87 1,661,530 - 537
Seminole Union Agency, 1875-80 Washington D.C. Rolls 864-77 1,661,595 - 607
Seminole, Florida Seminole Agency Dania, 1934-52 Atlanta - -

Enrollment[edit | edit source]

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


The Family History Library

Applications and Enrollment of the Commission for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914. - Dawes Commission
Record

Record

Group

NARA #

FHL

First

Film

Rolls
Applications for Enrollment 75 M1301 1439798 468
Applications, Muskogee Area Office M 1650 (RG75) FHL Collection index and applications for four of the Five civilized tribes. Seminole applications not included. 75 M1650 FHL film 1492975 54

Enrollment of the Five Civilized Tribes

75

Original records in Muskogee, Oklahoma

1022497

-

Enrollment Cards 75 M1186 1490261 93
Index to Letters received by commission 75 M1314 1694814

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Five Civilized Tribes and the Dawes Commission- Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, and Seminole (Delaware adopted by Cherokee)
Tribe

Record

Group

NARA #

FHL

First

Film

Rolls

Seminole

  • Applications for enrollment-first film: FHL film 1492975}} first film

Enrollment-first film: FHL Collection

Final rolls-first film: 830230

 48 T529 1492975 11

On Line

Dawes Enrollment Applications

"Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914" (M1301). National Archives Catalog ID: 617283. Also known as "Dawes Enrollment Applications", "Dawes Enrollment Jackets" and "Dawes Packets" and "Land Allotment Jackets".

Other References[edit | edit source]

Ernest, John E. The Complete Seminole. Clearfield Co. by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, MD 2012 ISBN 978-08063-5608-2 and FHL Collection

Freedman[edit | edit source]

African and Seminoles: From Removal to Emancipation by Daniel F. Littlefield. FHL Collection

The Black Seminoles: History of a Freedom Seeking People. By Kenneth W. Porter. FHL book 970.3 Se52p

Indian Pioneer Papers[edit | edit source]

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."[2] The 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. [3] An index to the Indian Pioneer Papers may also be found at OkGenWeb Oklahoma Genealogy. A separate index of Indians interviewed may be viewed at: “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)

Military Records[edit | edit source]

Headquarters Records of Fort Gibson, Indian Territory 1830-1857 FHL Collection

The Union Indian Brigade in the Civil War by Wiley Britton FHL Collection

Register of Deceased Veterans, Florida. Works Projects Administration FHL 0006716

Enlistment Records of Indian Scouts who Served in the Scout Detachments at Fort Clark, Texas. by Donald A. Swanson. FHL fook 976.4 M2sd

School Records[edit | edit source]

Mekusukey Academy Seminole Nation (some text is written in Seminole) FHL Collection

Removal[edit | edit source]

The Indian Removal Act was signed May 26, 1830 by President Andrew Jackson. The Act initiated a policy of removal of American Indians tribes living east of the Mississippi River to land west of the river.

Nation

Removal

Treaty

Years of Emigration

Population

Before Removal

Number

Emigrated

Deaths

Number

stayed in Southeast

Information of Interest

Seminole


Leaders:

Gen. Duncan L. Clinch,

Lt. Joseph W. Harris

Lt. George G. Meade,

Col. Zachary Taylor,

Col. Ethan Allen Hitchcock,

Lt. William Tecumseh Sherman,

Lt. Jefferson Van Horne,

Capt. Pitcairn Morrison,

Agent Wiley Thompson,

Payne's Landing May 9,1832

Tribal Leaders:

Eaconchattemicco

John Blunt (band went to Texas), Charley Emathla, Holahte Emathla,

Jumper, Micanope,

Alligator, Little Cloud,

Abraham (Negro),

Osceola (Powell),

Davey Elliott, John Yellowhair,

Nocoseohola, Halek Tustenuggee,

Cooacoochee(Wild Cat) son of King Phillip






1832-1842








1856 Elias Rector Superintendent of Indian Affairs, S.M. Rutherford and W.H. Garret, had the Florida Everglades searched and 165 Seminole's removed to Indian Territory





5,000 and Fugitive Slaves





















2,833























382























250-500























900 Indians from Shawnee, Delawares, Kickapoo, Sauk and Foxes, Choctaw, and Creek recruited to hunt the Seminole

Deaths from measles

Left Florida and crossed the Gulf of Mexico into New Orleans

School Records[edit | edit source]

Mekusukey Academy (Oklahoma) Seminole Nation. Some of the t ext is written in Seminole. FHL film 1666130 6 films

Treaties[edit | edit source]

  • 1823 September 18, at Moultrie Creek in Territory of Florida, with the Florida Tribes of Indians
  • 1832 at Payne's Landing,Territory of Florida, annuity, removal, and land cessions
  • 1833 Mar 28, at Fort Gibson
  • 1845 January 4, at Creek Agency, with Creeks and Seminole, annuity, rations, removal
  • 1856 August 7, Washington D.C., removal, with the Creeks
  • 1865 with the Cherokee and other Tribes in Indian Territory
  • 1866 March 21, Washington D.C.

Vital Records[edit | edit source]

Florida Combined Death Index, 1877-1969. Florida Dept. of Health. FHL fiche 6081769 305 fiche

Family History Library[edit | edit source]

The Family History Library catalog has over 280 records of interest for the Seminole Indians

Important Web Sites[edit | edit source]


References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ A Seminole Source Book.Edited by William C. Sturtevant. Garland publishing, Inc., New York and London C. 1987 FHL book 970.3 Se52s
  2. ↑ Blackburn, Bob L. "Battle Cry for History: The First Century of the Oklahoma Historical Society." n.d. Oklahoma Historical Society. 5 Oct. 1998.
  3. ↑ The University of Oklahoma Western History Collections http://digital.libraries.ou.edu/whc/pioneer/


Bibliography[edit | edit source]

  • 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 Available online.
  • Klein, Barry T., ed. Reference Encyclopedia of the American Indian. Nyack, New York: Todd Publications, 2009. 10th ed. WorldCat 317923332; FHL 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 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. WorldCat 37475188; FHL book 970.1 G131g.
Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean
Vol. 2 -- Great Basin, Southwest, Middle America
Vol. 3 -- Arctic, Subarctic, Great Plains, Plateau
Vol. 4 -- California, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Islands
  • 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) -- WorldCat 234303751
Volume 3 -- Environment, Origins, and Population (pub. 2006) -- WorldCat 255572371
Volume 4 -- History of Indian-White Relations (pub. 1988) -- WorldCat 19331914; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.4.
Volume 5 -- Arctic (pub. 1984) -- WorldCat 299653808; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.5.
Volume 6 -- Subarctic (pub. 1981) -- WorldCat 247493742; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.6.
Volume 7 -- Northwest Coast (pub. 1990) -- WorldCat 247493311
Volume 8 -- California (pub. 1978) -- WorldCat 13240086; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.8.
Volume 9 -- Southwest (pub. 1979) -- WorldCat 26140053; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.9.
Volume 10 -- Southwest (pub. 1983) -- WorldCat 301504096; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.10.
Volume 11 -- Great Basin (pub. 1986) -- WorldCat 256516416; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.11.
Volume 12 -- Plateau (pub. 1998) -- WorldCat 39401371; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.12.
Volume 13 -- Plains, 2 vols. (pub. 2001) -- WorldCat 48209643
Volume 14 -- Southeast (pub. 2004) -- WorldCat 254277176
Volume 15 -- Northwest (pub. 1978) -- WorldCat 356517503; FHL book 970.1 H191h v.15.
Volume 16 -- Not yet published
Volume 17 -- Languages (pub. 1996) -- WorldCat 43957746
Volume 18 -- Not yet published
Volume 19 -- Not yet published
Volume 20 -- Not yet published

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