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Native American research and Indian genealogy is unique when compared to other types of genealogical research. Most of the records available for researching Native American ancestry or Indian ancestry and genealogy are derived from records of the U.S. Government. | Native American research and Indian genealogy is unique when compared to other types of genealogical research. Most of the records available for researching Native American ancestry or Indian ancestry and genealogy are derived from records of the U.S. Government. | ||
<br> [[Image:Oglala-He-Dog--1875.jpg|thumb|left|150px | <br> [[Image:Oglala-He-Dog--1875.jpg|thumb|left|150px]]The early Indian rolls and Native American censuses, applications and enrollment cards, annuity and allotment records, etc., resulted from Indian claims against the United States. To obtain benefits awarded by the U.S. Court of Claims, Indians and Native Americans were required to prove their Native American ancestry and quantum blood requirements (i.e., percentage or degree of Indian and Native American blood required) pertaining to a particular tribe. Once their Native American ancestry was proved, these Native American Indians were entitled to land allotments or annuities awarded by the U.S. Court of Claims. | ||
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#'''1924 Baker Roll:''' Assumed last roll of the Eastern Cherokee. The Revised Baker Roll is the “base roll” for membership in the Eastern Band of Cherokees today (film number 847,744 Item 1) | #'''1924 Baker Roll:''' Assumed last roll of the Eastern Cherokee. The Revised Baker Roll is the “base roll” for membership in the Eastern Band of Cherokees today (film number 847,744 Item 1) | ||
[[Image:National Archives and Records Administration.jpg|thumb|left|150px | [[Image:National Archives and Records Administration.jpg|thumb|left|150px]][http://www.archives.gov/ The National Archives] publishes a catalog of all its holdings relating to Indian records, which can be searched for the specific records you will need to research your particular tribe. It is a good place to start. Most libraries have this catalog, or a copy can be ordered from any branch of the National Archives. Records are listed by nation (tribe), so it's a good idea to first find out which nation your ancestor may have been a member of. Look at the nations that were living in the area where your ancestor was born at that time. | ||
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[http://www.genealogybranches.com/nativeamericans.html Online Native American Indian Genealogy Records & Databases] - Including Links to Dawes Commission Records & Indexes for Individual Tribes<br> | [http://www.genealogybranches.com/nativeamericans.html Online Native American Indian Genealogy Records & Databases] - Including Links to Dawes Commission Records & Indexes for Individual Tribes<br> | ||
Related article: [ | Related article: [[Indians_of_North_America_-_A_Beginner%27s_Guide|Indians of North America: A Beginner's Guide]]. | ||
[[Category:Indians_of_the_United_States]] | [[Category:Indians_of_the_United_States]] | ||