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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. | ||
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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. | 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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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). | ||
#[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes|'''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) | #[[Dawes Commission Enrollment Records for Five U.S. Indian Tribes|'''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) [[Image:Orphan Book page.jpg|right|120px|Orphan Book page.jpg]] | ||
#[[The U.S. Eastern Cherokee or Guion Miller Roll|'''The Guion-Miller Roll (1909):''']] A list of descendants of the original Eastern Cherokee (North Carolina), some 100,000 applications are included (film number 847,749 Item 4 and book 970.3 C424gmr) | #[[The U.S. Eastern Cherokee or Guion Miller Roll|'''The Guion-Miller Roll (1909):''']] A list of descendants of the original Eastern Cherokee (North Carolina), some 100,000 applications are included (film number 847,749 Item 4 and book 970.3 C424gmr) | ||
#'''1817 Reservation Roll:''' A list of Cherokees who did not remove to Oklahoma but who signed application for land in the eastern United States. | #'''1817 Reservation Roll:''' A list of Cherokees who did not remove to Oklahoma but who signed application for land in the eastern United States. | ||
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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) | ||
[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. | [[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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Another terrific source for researching the Five Civilized Tribes is the [http://www.okhistory.org/ 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 [http://www.okhistory.org/ 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. | ||
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An additional Internet link is http://www.ancestralfindings.com/americanindian.htm. | An additional Internet link is http://www.ancestralfindings.com/americanindian.htm. | ||
[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: [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/Indians_of_North_America_-_A_Beginner%27s_Guide Indians of North America: A Beginner's Guide]. | Related article: [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/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]] | ||