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==Introduction==
Use these records to prove and ancestor was a member of the Five Civilized Tribes.  
Use these records to prove and ancestor was a member of the Five Civilized Tribes.  


Finding an ancestor's name on the Dawes Commission '''Final Rolls''' is the best way to prove he or she was accepted in one of these five American Indian tribes: '''Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek''', or '''Seminole''' in Indian Territory, also known as Oklahoma Territory, between 1898 to 1906. More were added by an act of Congress in 1914. People who lived outside of Oklahoma were unlikely to be on the Dawes Rolls even if they were in one of these five tribes.  
Finding an ancestor's name on the Dawes Commission '''Final Rolls''' is the best way to prove he or she was accepted in one of these five Native American tribes: '''Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek''', or '''Seminole''' in Indian Territory, also known as Oklahoma Territory, between 1898 to 1906. More were added by an act of Congress in 1914. People who lived outside of Oklahoma were unlikely to be on the Dawes Rolls even if they were in one of these five tribes.  


The "Final Rolls" included both the approved (to receive land) and the disapproved.<ref>Anne Bruner Eales, and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds. ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd ed''. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 2000), 128. {{WorldCat|44420788|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|1011178|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6051414; Book 973 J53e}}.</ref> Only about 40 percent of those who applied were accepted on the final rolls. The application packets of the other 60 percent who were rejected may still contain useful genealogical information.  
The "Final Rolls" included both the approved (to receive land) and the disapproved.<ref>Anne Bruner Eales, and Robert M. Kvasnicka, eds. ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd ed''. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Service, 2000), 128. {{WorldCat|44420788|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|1011178|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6051414; Book 973 J53e}}.</ref> Only about 40 percent of those who applied were accepted on the final rolls. The application packets of the other 60 percent who were rejected may still contain useful genealogical information.  


Use these records if your ancestor was:  
Use these records if your ancestor was:  
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*''Letter logs'' include name, address, date of letter, file number, date received, subject, and action taken. Letters are with the applications.
*''Letter logs'' include name, address, date of letter, file number, date received, subject, and action taken. Letters are with the applications.
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== Step 1. Use the Indexes to Find an Ancestor’s Roll Number  ==
== Step 1. Use the Indexes to Find an Ancestor’s Roll Number  ==


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*'''''Instructions'''''<br>  
*'''''Instructions'''''<br>  
**''National Archives'' [http://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/dawes/intro.html The Dawes Rolls] online instructions on why and how-to search for (1)&nbsp;Dawes enrollment cards, (2)&nbsp;index to the Dawes final rolls, and (3)&nbsp;Dawes final rolls.
**''National Archives'' [http://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/dawes/intro.html The Dawes Rolls] online instructions on why and how-to search for (1) Dawes enrollment cards, (2) index to the Dawes final rolls, and (3) Dawes final rolls.


*'''''Index to the Dawes Final Rolls'''''  
*'''''Index to the Dawes Final Rolls'''''  
**''National Archives'' [http://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/final-rolls.html Index to the Dawes Final Rolls] 101,000 entries. In order by tribe, and then by the first two letters of the person's name. Shows person's name and roll number. Digital book images.  
**''National Archives'' [http://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/final-rolls.html Index to the Dawes Final Rolls] 101,000 entries. In order by tribe, and then by the first two letters of the person's name. Shows a person's name and roll number. Digital book images.  
**''Access Genealogy'' [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/final-rolls-index.htm Index to the Dawes Final Rolls] Shows page, roll number, name, and blood degree. Computerized abstracts.  
**''Access Genealogy'' [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/final-rolls-index.htm Index to the Dawes Final Rolls] Shows page, roll number, name, and blood degree. Computerized abstracts.  
**''Ancestry'' [http://search.ancestryinstitution.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3118 All Dawes Commission Index 1898-1914] 52,631 names. Shows record group number, series ID, item ID (roll number), name, tribe, type, gender, and census card number, among others. Computerized abstracts.  
**''Ancestry'' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=3118 All Dawes Commission Index 1898-1914] 52,631 names. Shows record group number, series ID, item ID (roll number), name, tribe, type, gender, and census card number, among others. Computerized abstracts.  
**''Ancestry'' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1238 Dawes Commission Index Overturned 1896] 13,980 names. Shows name, date, residence, tribe, and case number. Computerized extracts.
**''Ancestry'' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=1238 Dawes Commission Index Overturned 1896] 13,980 names. Shows name, date, residence, tribe, and case number. Computerized extracts.
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**''Ancestry'' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2976 Dawes Final Rolls] Shows tribe, roll number, name, age, gender, blood degree, and census card number. Digital book images.  
**''Ancestry'' [http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2976 Dawes Final Rolls] Shows tribe, roll number, name, age, gender, blood degree, and census card number. Digital book images.  
**''Oklahoma Historical Society'' [http://www.okhistory.org/research/dawes Dawes Final Rolls] Shows name, age, sex, blood degree, census card number, tribe, and roll number. Computerized abstracts.
**''Oklahoma Historical Society'' [http://www.okhistory.org/research/dawes Dawes Final Rolls] Shows name, age, sex, blood degree, census card number, tribe, and roll number. Computerized abstracts.
 
**'''MyHeritage''' [https://www.myheritage.com/research/collection-20311/oklahoma-dawes-final-rolls-1898-1914?s=275764761 Oklahoma Dawes Final Rolls, 1898-1914]
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*'''''Dawes Enrollment (Census) Cards'''''<br>  
*'''''Dawes Enrollment (Census) Cards'''''<br>  
**''fold3'' [http://www.fold3.com/s.php#t=69 Dawes Enrollment (Census) Cards] 76,270 entries. Enrollment cards may show tribe, enrollment card number, residence, Dawes roll number, name, age, sex, blood degree, tribal enrollment date, district, and number, parents, parents' enrollment year, parents' enrollment district, and other remarks. Card digital images.
**''fold3'' [http://www.fold3.com/s.php#t=69 Dawes Enrollment (Census) Cards] 76,270 entries. Enrollment cards may show tribe, enrollment card number, residence, Dawes roll number, name, age, sex, blood degree, tribal enrollment date, district, and number, parents, parents' enrollment year, parents' enrollment district, and other remarks. Card digital images.
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:'''''If not''''', then you can try the following book-on-microfilm index as well.
:'''''If not''''', then you can try the following book-on-microfilm index as well.


:*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Index to the Final Rolls of the Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory'' (1907. Reprint, Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing, 2007). {{WorldCat|52716203|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|822882|item|disp=FHL Fiche 6051501 (set of 8); Film 962366; Ref Book 970.1 Un3c index}}. The film and fiche are in cabinets on the FHL 2nd floor. The fiche is clearer. The book edition is in the Family History Library reference area.<br>  
:*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Index to the Final Rolls of the Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory'' (1907. Reprint, Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publishing, 2007). {{WorldCat|52716203|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|822882|item|disp=FS Library Fiche 6051501 (set of 8); Film 962366; Ref Book 970.1 Un3c index}}. The film and fiche are in cabinets on the FS Library 2nd floor. The fiche is clearer. The book edition is in the FamilySearch Library reference area.<br>  
::Images of this book are on the Internet at [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/ www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/].<br><br>
::Images of this book are on the Internet at [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/ www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/].<br><br>


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:*If your ancestor was a Cherokee by Blood you could also search:
:*If your ancestor was a Cherokee by Blood you could also search:


::*Bob Blankenship, ''Dawes Roll “Plus” of Cherokee Nation 1898'', 2nd ed. ([Cherokee, North Carolina]: Cherokee Roots Publication, 1994). {{WorldCat|51086958|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|710954|item|disp=FHL Q Book 970.1 B611d}}) Lists name, census number, Miller roll application number, age, and sex.
::*Bob Blankenship, ''Dawes Roll “Plus” of Cherokee Nation 1898'', 2nd ed. ([Cherokee, North Carolina]: Cherokee Roots Publication, 1994). {{WorldCat|51086958|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|710954|item|disp=FS Library Q Book 970.1 B611d}}) Lists name, census number, Miller roll application number, age, and sex.


'''Rejected Applications.''' Your ancestor’s application may have been rejected. The Commission eventually rejected 60% of the applications. Only a few rejected applications are in the indexes you just searched.  
'''Rejected Applications.''' Your ancestor’s application may have been rejected. The Commission eventually rejected 60% of the applications. Only a few rejected applications are in the indexes you just searched.  


If your ancestor does not seem to be on the Internet, or in these books, you could ask for help by contacting: National Archives, 2600 West 7th Street, Suite 162, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, E-mail: [mailto:ftworth.archives@nara.gov ftworth.archives@nara.gov], Fax: 817-334-5621.  
If your ancestor does not seem to be on the Internet, or in these books, you could ask for help by contacting: National Archives, 2600 West 7th Street, Suite 162, Fort Worth, Texas 76107, Email: [mailto:ftworth.archives@nara.gov ftworth.archives@nara.gov], Fax: 817-334-5621.  


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'''Find the final rolls''' in either a book, or a book-on-microfilm format.  
'''Find the final rolls''' in either a book, or a book-on-microfilm format.  


*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Final Rolls of Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory'' (1907. Reprint, Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publ., 2007). {{WorldCat|866755839|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|51749|item|disp=FHL Film 908371 item 2; Book 970.1 Un3c}}. The film is in the FHL 2nd floor cabinets. This book is in the FHL 2nd floor reference area.
*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Final Rolls of Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory'' (1907. Reprint, Baltimore, Md.: Genealogical Publ., 2007). {{WorldCat|866755839|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|51749|item|disp=FS Library Film 908371 item 2; Book 970.1 Un3c}}. The film is in the FS Library 2nd floor cabinets. This book is in the FS Library 2nd floor reference area.


'''Search the Final Rolls and copy the census card number.'''  
'''Search the Final Rolls and copy the census card number.'''  
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'''Find the microfilm number of the census card.'''  
'''Find the microfilm number of the census card.'''  


:'''Find the following entry''' in the ''FamilySearch Catalog''. To open this entry in the catalog, {{FHL|499091|item|disp=click here}}.
:'''Find the following entry''' in the ''FamilySearch Catalog''. To open this entry in the catalog, {{FSC|499091|item|disp=click here}}.


:*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1186. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981). {{WorldCat|15075515|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|499091|item|disp=FHL Film 1490262-1490353}}.
:*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1186. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981). {{WorldCat|15075515|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|499091|item|disp=FS Library Film 1490262-1490353}}.


::'''Look up the tribal group and census card number''' to find which of 93 films has the census card (also known as the enrollment card).
::'''Look up the tribal group and census card number''' to find which of 93 films has the census card (also known as the enrollment card).
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'''Find the application for enrollment microfilm number.'''  
'''Find the application for enrollment microfilm number.'''  


:'''Find the following entry''' in the ''FamilySearch Catalog''. To open this entry in the catalog, {{FHL|361915|item|disp=click here}}.
:'''Find the following entry''' in the ''FamilySearch Catalog''. To open this entry in the catalog, {{FSC|361915|item|disp=click here}}.


:*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914'', National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1301. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981). {{WorldCat|47111328|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|361915|item|disp=FHL Film starting with 1439798 (468 films)}}.
:*United States, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, ''Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914'', National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1301. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981). {{WorldCat|47111328|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|361915|item|disp=FS Library Film starting with 1439798 (468 films)}}.


::*'''Scroll through until you find the film number of the application packet for your ancestor’s tribal group and census card number.'''  
::*'''Scroll through until you find the film number of the application packet for your ancestor’s tribal group and census card number.'''  
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'''Find the Dawes Commission Letter Logs' microfilm numbers'''.  
'''Find the Dawes Commission Letter Logs' microfilm numbers'''.  


:'''Find the following entry''' in the ''FamilySearch Catalog''. To open this entry in the catalog, {{FHL|480315|item|disp=click here}}.
:'''Find the following entry''' in the ''FamilySearch Catalog''. To open this entry in the catalog, {{FSC|480315|item|disp=click here}}.


:*United States, Bureau of Indian Affairs, ''Index to Letters Received by Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1897–1913'', National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1314. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1983). {{WorldCat|42694349|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FHL|480315|item|disp=FHL Films 1694814-36}}.
:*United States, Bureau of Indian Affairs, ''Index to Letters Received by Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1897–1913'', National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1314. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1983). {{WorldCat|42694349|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}. {{FSC|480315|item|disp=FS Library Films 1694814-36}}.


'''Retrieve the microfilms, find, and photocopy your ancestor’s entries in all places found in several letter logs'''.  
'''Retrieve the microfilms, find, and photocopy your ancestor’s entries in all places found in several letter logs'''.  
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[[Image:Dawes Letter Log left.jpg|left|850px|Dawes Letter Log left.jpg]] [[Image:Dawes Letter Log right.jpg|right|850px|Dawes Letter Log right.jpg]]  
[[Image:Dawes Letter Log left.jpg|left|850px|Dawes Letter Log left.jpg]] [[Image:Dawes Letter Log right.jpg|right|850px|Dawes Letter Log right.jpg]]  


'''For&nbsp;Further&nbsp;Information'''  
'''For Further Information'''  


For other Indian records look in the FamilySearch Catalog '''''Place Search''''' under  
For other Indian records look in the FamilySearch Catalog '''''Place Search''''' under  
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== References  ==
== References  ==
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[[Category:Oklahoma_Indian_Tribes]] [[Category:Indians_of_the_United_States]]
[[Category:Indigenous Tribes of Oklahoma]] [[Category:Indigenous Tribes of the United States]]
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