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''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indians]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Starting Native American Research|Starting Research]]'' | {{American Indian Genealogy Sidebar}}''[[United States|United States]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[American Indian Genealogy|American Indians]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Starting Native American Research|Starting Research]]''<br><br> | ||
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This is one of four pages of American Indian beginners' guides: | This is one of four pages of American Indian beginners' guides: | ||
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:*'''[[American Indians Beginning Your Search]]''' | :*'''[[American Indians Beginning Your Search]]''' | ||
:*'''[[Finding Your Indian Ancestor]]''' | :*'''[[Finding Your Indian Ancestor]]''' | ||
:*'''[[Starting_Native_American_Research]]''' | :*'''[[Starting_Native_American_Research|Starting Native American Research]]''' | ||
:*'''[[Indians of North America - A Beginner's Guide]]''' | :*'''[[Indians of North America - A Beginner's Guide]]''' | ||
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. | ||
[[Image:Oglala-He-Dog--1875.jpg|thumb|left| | [[Image:Oglala-He-Dog--1875.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Oglala He-Dog in 1875]]'''Census and enrollment records'''. 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.<br><br> | ||
'''Catalog searches'''. An abundance of resources are available by going to the '''[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]''' and putting in the name of the tribe you are researching in a '''''Keyword''''' search. 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]. | '''Catalog searches'''. An abundance of resources are available by going to the '''[https://familysearch.org/catalog-search FamilySearch Catalog]''' and putting in the name of the tribe you are researching in a '''''Keyword''''' search. 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]. | ||
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'''Five Civilized Tribes'''. 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). | '''Five Civilized Tribes'''. 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) [[Image:Orphan Book page.jpg|right| | #[[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|thumb|right|240px|Orphan Book page]] | ||
#[[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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#'''1908 Churchill Roll:''' Lists only those members certified as Cherokee, includes degree of blood and lists those rejected (film number 847,749 Item 1) | #'''1908 Churchill Roll:''' Lists only those members certified as Cherokee, includes degree of blood and lists those rejected (film number 847,749 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) | #'''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) | ||
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[[Image:National Archives and Records Administration.jpg|thumb|left| | [[Image:National Archives and Records Administration.jpg|thumb|left|280px|National Archives I in DC]]'''National Archives'''. The [[National Archives and Records Administration|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.<br><br> | ||
'''Oklahoma Historical Society'''. 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. | '''Oklahoma Historical Society'''. 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. | ||