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=== Tribal Headquarters === | |||
'''Yuchi People'''<br>Hwy 75 & Loop 56 / PO Box 580<br>Okmulgee, OK 74447<br>Phone: 800-482-1979 or 918-732-7600<br>[https://www.muscogeenation.com/ Website]<br> | |||
The Yuchi are part of the Muscogee Nation | |||
=== History === | |||
Original homeland Tennessee and along the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina. | |||
Linquistice group: Siouan | |||
Early non Indian contact began in 1530's with their encounter with Hernando de Soto explorer for Spain | Early non Indian contact began in 1530's with their encounter with Hernando de Soto explorer for Spain | ||
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Epidemics of smallpox and war diminished the populations in the late 1500's and 1600's. | Epidemics of smallpox and war diminished the populations in the late 1500's and 1600's. | ||
Tribal conflicts with the [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[ | Tribal conflicts with the [[Cherokee Indians|Cherokee]], [[Catawba_Indians|Catawba]] and [[Creek Indians|Creek]] | ||
The tribe became allies with the Creek Nation fighting against the United States in 1813. | The tribe became allies with the Creek Nation fighting against the United States in 1813. | ||
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*Early non Indian contact by Hernando de Soto in the 1530's., who explored the region for Spain in 1539-43 | *Early non Indian contact by Hernando de Soto in the 1530's., who explored the region for Spain in 1539-43 | ||
*'''1630's:'''Yachi warriors attacked Spanish settlements in Florida. | *'''1630's: '''Yachi warriors attacked Spanish settlements in Florida. | ||
*'''1739:''' | *'''1739:''' The Yuchi town of Mount Pleasant existed on the Savannah river. | ||
*'''1750's:'''Alliances formed with Creek | *'''1750's:''' Alliances formed with Creek | ||
*'''1813:'''Ally with the Creek Nation against the U.S. government | *'''1813: '''Ally with the Creek Nation against the U.S. government | ||
*'''1832-36:'''Removed with the Creek into Indian Territory | *'''1832-36: '''Removed with the Creek into Indian Territory | ||
*Yuchi who lived in Tennessee joined with the Cherokee and were absorbed into the Seminole | *Yuchi who lived in Tennessee joined with the Cherokee and were absorbed into the Seminole | ||
=== Reservations === | === Reservations === | ||
The Yuchi are considered part of the Creek Tribe by the United States Government. | The Yuchi are considered part of the Creek Tribe by the United States Government. | ||
The Yuchi | The Yuchi do not have a reservation of their own | ||
=== Records === | === Records === | ||
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*[[American Indian Vital Records Supplements in Census Rolls|Vital records]] | *[[American Indian Vital Records Supplements in Census Rolls|Vital records]] | ||
=== Important | === Important Websites === | ||
=== References === | === References === | ||
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*[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]; {{ | *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}}. | ||
*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]; {{ | *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}}. | ||
:Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean | :Vol. 1 -- Northeast, Southeast, Caribbean | ||
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:Vol. 4 -- California, Pacific Northwest, Pacific Islands | :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– . | *Sturtevant, William C. ''Handbook of North American Indians''. 20 vols., some not yet published. Washington, DC: Smithsonian Institution, 1978– . | ||
*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}}. | |||
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Tribal Headquarters[edit | edit source]
Yuchi People
Hwy 75 & Loop 56 / PO Box 580
Okmulgee, OK 74447
Phone: 800-482-1979 or 918-732-7600
Website
The Yuchi are part of the Muscogee Nation
History[edit | edit source]
Original homeland Tennessee and along the Savannah River in Georgia and South Carolina.
Linquistice group: Siouan
Early non Indian contact began in 1530's with their encounter with Hernando de Soto explorer for Spain
Epidemics of smallpox and war diminished the populations in the late 1500's and 1600's.
Tribal conflicts with the Cherokee, Catawba and Creek
The tribe became allies with the Creek Nation fighting against the United States in 1813.
The tribe was removed to Oklahoma in the 1830's with the Creek and Seminole tribes. Tribal members became absorbed into the Creek and Seminole tribes
Bands: Bear, Wolf, Deer, Tortise, Panther, Wildcat, Fox, Wind, Fish, Beaver, Otter, Racoon, Skunk, Opossum Rabbit, Squirrel, Turkey, Bird, Alligator, Salt, Sweet-potato Hickory-nut, Acorn
Link to History
Brief Time Line[edit | edit source]
- Early non Indian contact by Hernando de Soto in the 1530's., who explored the region for Spain in 1539-43
- 1630's: Yachi warriors attacked Spanish settlements in Florida.
- 1739: The Yuchi town of Mount Pleasant existed on the Savannah river.
- 1750's: Alliances formed with Creek
- 1813: Ally with the Creek Nation against the U.S. government
- 1832-36: Removed with the Creek into Indian Territory
- Yuchi who lived in Tennessee joined with the Cherokee and were absorbed into the Seminole
Reservations[edit | edit source]
The Yuchi are considered part of the Creek Tribe by the United States Government.
The Yuchi do not have a reservation of their own
Records[edit | edit source]
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:
- Allotment records
- Annuity rolls
- Census records
- Correspondence
- Health records
- Reports
- School census and records
- Vital records
Important Websites[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
The Gale Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. by Sharon Malinowski and Anna Sheets Vol. 1. Northeast, Southeast and Caribbean
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; FS Catalog book 970.1 R259e.
- 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; FS Catalog 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– .
- Swanton John R. The Indian Tribes of North America. Smithsonian Institution, Bureau of American Ethnology, Bulletin #145 Available online.
- Waldman, Carl. Encyclopedia of Native American Tribes. New York, New York: Facts on File, 2006. 3rd ed. WorldCat 14718193; FS Catalog book 970.1 W146e 2006.