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An abundance of resources is available at by going to the Library Catalog and putting in the name of the tribe you are researching under Keyword. If you know where your Native American ancestors lived, you can also put in the place name under Place and see what vital records are available in the particular area. There is information contained within most states guides for [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/Subjectn/Subjectn.asp&ActiveTab=Subject Native American records].
An abundance of resources is available at by going to the Library Catalog and putting in the name of the tribe you are researching under Keyword. If you know where your Native American ancestors lived, you can also put in the place name under Place and see what vital records are available in the particular area. There is information contained within most states guides for [http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/RG/frameset_rhelps.asp?Page=./research/Subjectn/Subjectn.asp&ActiveTab=Subject Native American records].


A Google search can be conducted for [“specific tribe” genealogy] where specific tribe is replaced by the tribe name [e.g. Ute].  This may also identify some specific records that can be searched.
A Google search can be conducted for [“specific tribe” genealogy] where specific tribe is replaced by the tribe name [e.g. Ute].  This may also identify some specific records that can be searched.


Today, most of the North American Indian Tribes and Native Americans have organized Indian Agencies for the purpose of administering the claims and subsequent court rulings in favor of the American Indians.  Following is a list of the major rolls, which contain genealogical information, such as roll numbers, names, relationships, etc. Most of the listed rolls are included in the book Cherokee Roots by Bob Blankenship (970.3 C424bL volumes 1-2).
Today, most of the North American Indian Tribes and Native Americans have organized Indian Agencies for the purpose of administering the claims and subsequent court rulings in favor of the American Indians.  Following is a list of the major rolls, which contain genealogical information, such as roll numbers, names, relationships, etc. Most of the listed rolls are included in the book Cherokee Roots by Bob Blankenship (970.3 C424bL volumes 1-2).


# [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalroll.php '''The Final Dawes Roll (1898-1914):'''] The Five Civilized Tribes removed to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) (Index film number 962,366 Item 1, Final Rolls 908,371 Item 2)
# [http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalroll.php '''The Final Dawes Roll (1898-1914):'''] The Five Civilized Tribes removed to Indian Territory (Oklahoma) (Index film number 962,366 Item 1, Final Rolls 908,371 Item 2)
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# '''1817-1835 Emigration Rolls:''' A list of Cherokees who agreed to move west, first to Arkansas Territory and then on to Oklahoma.
# '''1817-1835 Emigration Rolls:''' A list of Cherokees who agreed to move west, first to Arkansas Territory and then on to Oklahoma.
# '''1831 Armstrong Roll:''' This roll was done in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, listing Choctaws living in those states (film number 1,033,933)
# '''1831 Armstrong Roll:''' This roll was done in Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana, listing Choctaws living in those states (film number 1,033,933)
# '''1835 Henderson Roll:'''  A list of Cherokees living in Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina and removed under the 1835 Treaty of New Echota (contains 16,000 names) (film number 833,322 or 847,743 Item 1)
# '''1835 Henderson Roll:'''  A list of Cherokees living in Alabama, Tennessee, and North Carolina and removed under the 1835 Treaty of New Echota (contains 16,000 names) (film number 833,322 or 847,743 Item 1)
# '''1848 Mullay Roll:''' A list of Cherokees who remained in North Carolina after the others in 1838 (contains 1,157 names) (film number 847,743 Item 2)
# '''1848 Mullay Roll:''' A list of Cherokees who remained in North Carolina after the others in 1838 (contains 1,157 names) (film number 847,743 Item 2)
# '''1851 Siler Roll:''' Act of Congress in 1850 forced the United States government to make payment to some members of the Eastern Cherokees (contains 1,700 names) (film number 847,743 Item 2)
# '''1851 Siler Roll:''' Act of Congress in 1850 forced the United States government to make payment to some members of the Eastern Cherokees (contains 1,700 names) (film number 847,743 Item 2)
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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)


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.
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.


Another terrific source for researching the Five Civilized Tribes is the Oklahoma Historical Society, 2100 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4997.  This Society is committed to preserving Oklahoma history and maintains a large library of documents, manuscripts, etc.  They also publish a catalog of their holdings, which can be ordered by contacting them at the above address.
Another terrific source for researching the Five Civilized Tribes is the Oklahoma Historical Society, 2100 North Lincoln Boulevard, Oklahoma City, OK 73105-4997.  This Society is committed to preserving Oklahoma history and maintains a large library of documents, manuscripts, etc.  They also publish a catalog of their holdings, which can be ordered by contacting them at the above address.


Additional sources include the 1932 Hopi and Navajo Census (book 970.1 B675h volumes 1-2), New York Iroquois Indian Censuses (CD-ROM 2927 volumes 1-3), Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations (film number 1,670,887), and African-Cherokee Connections (CD-ROM 2928).
Additional sources include the 1932 Hopi and Navajo Census (book 970.1 B675h volumes 1-2), New York Iroquois Indian Censuses (CD-ROM 2927 volumes 1-3), Cheyenne and Arapaho Nations (film number 1,670,887), and African-Cherokee Connections (CD-ROM 2928).
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* ''Abstract of Cherokee Claims''. (Book 970.3 C424ac)
* ''Abstract of Cherokee Claims''. (Book 970.3 C424ac)


The Cherokee Heritage Center, P.O. Box 515, Tahlequah, OK 74465-0515, is the Headquarters for the Cherokee Nation and can be reached by telephone at 918-456-6007 or via their E-mail at [mailto:info@CherokeeHeritage.org info@CherokeeHeritage.org].  Their website is [http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/ www.CherokeeHeritage.org].
The Cherokee Heritage Center, P.O. Box 515, Tahlequah, OK 74465-0515, is the Headquarters for the Cherokee Nation and can be reached by telephone at 918-456-6007 or via their E-mail at [mailto:info@CherokeeHeritage.org info@CherokeeHeritage.org].  Their website is [http://www.cherokeeheritage.org/ www.CherokeeHeritage.org].


An additional Internet link is http://www.ancestralfindings.com/americanindian.htm.
An additional Internet link is http://www.ancestralfindings.com/americanindian.htm.
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