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Use the various editions of the roll, report, general index, and applications that are all searchable by applicant's name in their online versions: | Use the various editions of the roll, report, general index, and applications that are all searchable by applicant's name in their online versions: | ||
*'''fold3''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_81/guion_miller_roll/ Roll of Eastern Cherokees] eligible for a settlement payment as of 28 May 1906, (a.k.a. Guion Miller Roll), 115,567 entries, (a) east, and (b) west of the Mississippi River. Shows (Dawes) roll number, application number, F.C.T. Commission number, name, address, relation, and age in 1906. Digital book images. {{WorldCat|10976778|item|disp=Also at various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *'''fold3''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_81/guion_miller_roll/ Roll of Eastern Cherokees] eligible for a settlement payment as of 28 May 1906, (a.k.a. Guion Miller Roll), 115,567 entries, (a) east, and (b) west of the Mississippi River. Shows (Dawes) roll number, application number, F.C.T. Commission number, name, address, relation, and age in 1906. Digital book images. {{WorldCat|10976778|item|disp=Also at various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|295271|item|disp=FS Library Film 547137}}. | ||
*'''fold3''' [http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#1%7Ch0ytupYXigjOXMf3v Report] Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909, 10 volumes. Entries are in order by application number. Shows all applicants including their number, name, residence, whether admitted or rejected, and basis of the claim (usually a Cherokee relative). Digital typescript images. {{WorldCat|10976868|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *'''fold3''' [http://www.fold3.com/browse.php#1%7Ch0ytupYXigjOXMf3v Report] Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909, 10 volumes. Entries are in order by application number. Shows all applicants including their number, name, residence, whether admitted or rejected, and basis of the claim (usually a Cherokee relative). Digital typescript images. {{WorldCat|10976868|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|209173|item|disp=FS Library Films 378595-98}}. | ||
*'''fold3''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_73/eastern_cherokee_applications/ Eastern Cherokee Applications] 427,900 entries includes '''(1) Applications''' 1906-1909, '''''(2) General Index''''' (duplicate of the ''General Index'' below) 2 vols, and '''''(3) Roll of Eastern Cherokees''''' (duplicate of ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees'' above). Application forms may include name, residence, age, marital status, spouse, tribe, children, parents including mother's maiden name, parents' birthplaces, parents' residences in 1851, parents' death dates, siblings and their ages and residence, grandparents and their residences, uncles/aunts and their residences, and Cherokee ancestors back to 1835. Digital manuscript, typescript and book images. | *'''fold3''' [http://www.fold3.com/title_73/eastern_cherokee_applications/ Eastern Cherokee Applications] 427,900 entries includes '''(1) Applications''' 1906-1909, '''''(2) General Index''''' (duplicate of the ''General Index'' below) 2 vols, and '''''(3) Roll of Eastern Cherokees''''' (duplicate of ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees'' above). Application forms may include name, residence, age, marital status, spouse, tribe, children, parents including mother's maiden name, parents' birthplaces, parents' residences in 1851, parents' death dates, siblings and their ages and residence, grandparents and their residences, uncles/aunts and their residences, and Cherokee ancestors back to 1835. Digital manuscript, typescript and book images. | ||
*'''National Archives''' [http://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/guion-miller.html General Index] to the applications submitted for the Eastern Cherokee Roll of 1909 (''Guion Miller Roll'' ) shows number (roll number), name, and state (of residence). Alphabetical by name. Digital typescript images. | *'''National Archives''' [http://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/guion-miller.html General Index] to the applications submitted for the Eastern Cherokee Roll of 1909 (''Guion Miller Roll'' ) shows number (roll number), name, and state (of residence). Alphabetical by name. Digital typescript images. | ||
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If you choose to use this option, start by searching the ''General Index'' which identifies the number of a person's application. | If you choose to use this option, start by searching the ''General Index'' which identifies the number of a person's application. | ||
'''Use {{ | '''Use {{FSC|209173|item|disp=FS Library Film 378594}}''' to find the '''''General Index''''' which starts at Target 2 and appears 172 pages after the ''Roll of Eastern Cherokees'' (Target 1) starts. Do not confuse the ''Roll'' (printed book) with the typescript ''General Index''. | ||
:'''Search for an ancestor’s name in the''' '''''General Index'''''. The words “''General Index''” appear at the top of each page. The ''General Index '' is alphabetical by surname. If you cannot find your direct ancestor, look for his or her relatives. Some handwritten entries are found scattered among the typed names. The image below shows part of a sample page. <br> | :'''Search for an ancestor’s name in the''' '''''General Index'''''. The words “''General Index''” appear at the top of each page. The ''General Index '' is alphabetical by surname. If you cannot find your direct ancestor, look for his or her relatives. Some handwritten entries are found scattered among the typed names. The image below shows part of a sample page. <br> | ||
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Once you know the application number you can find an ancestor's application papers on microfilm. | Once you know the application number you can find an ancestor's application papers on microfilm. | ||
Look in the ''FamilySearch Catalog '' for the following entry. To open this catalog entry, {{ | Look in the ''FamilySearch Catalog '' for the following entry. To open this catalog entry, {{FSC|209173|item|disp=click here}} | ||
*United States. Court of Claims. ''Eastern Cherokee Applications, August 29, 1906–May 26, 1909''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1104. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. {{WorldCat|10976868|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *United States. Court of Claims. ''Eastern Cherokee Applications, August 29, 1906–May 26, 1909''. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1104. (Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. {{WorldCat|10976868|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|209173|item|disp=FS Library Film 378594}}. | ||
:Scroll down the catalog entry until you find the application number you seek, and '''make a note''' of the corresponding FS Library film number.<br><br> | :Scroll down the catalog entry until you find the application number you seek, and '''make a note''' of the corresponding FS Library film number.<br><br> | ||
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Guion Miller's '''''Report ''''' is a 10 volume typescript summary of all the applications both admitted or rejected. His '''''Roll of Eastern Cherokees . . . ''''' is a printed summary of the admitted applications only. Compare these summaries with the original applications for possible differences and additional clues. | Guion Miller's '''''Report ''''' is a 10 volume typescript summary of all the applications both admitted or rejected. His '''''Roll of Eastern Cherokees . . . ''''' is a printed summary of the admitted applications only. Compare these summaries with the original applications for possible differences and additional clues. | ||
:*'''''Report Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909''''', 10 vols. is on {{ | :*'''''Report Submitted by Guion Miller, Special Commissioner, May 28, 1909''''', 10 vols. is on {{FSC|308772|item|disp=FS Library Film 430435 to 430438}}; {{WorldCat|10976814|item|disp=also at various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Entries are in order by application number. | ||
:*'''''Roll of Eastern Cherokees''''' (Guion Miller Roll) is on {{ | :*'''''Roll of Eastern Cherokees''''' (Guion Miller Roll) is on {{FSC|295271|item|disp=FS Library Film 547137}}; also in book format {{WorldCat|10976778|item|disp=at various libraries (WorldCat)}}. Names are alphabetical divided into East and West of the Mississippi River sections, and with supplements. | ||
'''Copy the summaries '''and compare them with the application papers looking for new clues. Update you ''Research Log'' and family history information.<br><br> | '''Copy the summaries '''and compare them with the application papers looking for new clues. Update you ''Research Log'' and family history information.<br><br> | ||
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| valign="middle" align="center" | M1104<br>M0685 | | valign="middle" align="center" | M1104<br>M0685 | ||
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| valign="middle" align="center" | M1104 | | valign="middle" align="center" | M1104 | ||
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| valign="middle" align="center" | 348 | | valign="middle" align="center" | 348 | ||
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| valign="middle" align="center" | M0685 | | valign="middle" align="center" | M0685 | ||
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| valign="middle" align="center" | {{ | | valign="middle" align="center" | {{FSC|308772|item|disp=830435 to<br>830438}} | ||
| valign="middle" align="center" | 4<br>of<br>12 | | valign="middle" align="center" | 4<br>of<br>12 | ||
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| valign="middle" align="center" | M1059 | | valign="middle" align="center" | M1059 | ||
| valign="middle" align="center" | {{WorldCat|20389231|item|disp=20389231}} | | valign="middle" align="center" | {{WorldCat|20389231|item|disp=20389231}} | ||
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| colspan="7" | '''''See also: ''''' Bob Blankenship, ''Guion Miller Roll "Plus" of Eastern Cherokee, East and West of Mississippi "1909"'' ([Cherokee, NC]: Cherokee Roots, 1994). {{WorldCat|31364987|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | | colspan="7" | '''''See also: ''''' Bob Blankenship, ''Guion Miller Roll "Plus" of Eastern Cherokee, East and West of Mississippi "1909"'' ([Cherokee, NC]: Cherokee Roots, 1994). {{WorldCat|31364987|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|710959|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C424gmr}}. Divided into sections: ''Accepted '' and ''Rejected '' for court settlement. | ||
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| colspan="7" | For more about Cherokee records see Anne Bruner Eales, and Robert M. Kvasnicka, ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd ed.'' (Washington, DC: NARA, 2000) 218-20. [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/133415-guide-to-genealogical-research-in-the-national-archives-of-the-united-states?offset=1 Digital version]; {{WorldCat|44420788|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | | colspan="7" | For more about Cherokee records see Anne Bruner Eales, and Robert M. Kvasnicka, ''Guide to Genealogical Research in the National Archives of the United States, 3rd ed.'' (Washington, DC: NARA, 2000) 218-20. [https://www.familysearch.org/library/books/records/item/133415-guide-to-genealogical-research-in-the-national-archives-of-the-united-states?offset=1 Digital version]; {{WorldCat|44420788|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|1011178|item|disp=FS Library Ref Book 973 J53e}}. | ||
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'''Additional records relating to the enrollment of Easter Cherokee 1908-1910 '''(National Archives microfilm publications: M685) | '''Additional records relating to the enrollment of Easter Cherokee 1908-1910 '''(National Archives microfilm publications: M685) | ||
**Report on exceptions with supplemental a roll 1909-1910 {{WorldCat|10976814|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | **Report on exceptions with supplemental a roll 1909-1910 {{WorldCat|10976814|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|308772|item|disp=FS Library Film 830439 to 830445}} | ||
**Decisions in Enrollment cases under the Act of 4 Jun 1924; 1926-1928. Eastern Cherokee Enrolling Commission FHL 847750-847752 | **Decisions in Enrollment cases under the Act of 4 Jun 1924; 1926-1928. Eastern Cherokee Enrolling Commission FHL 847750-847752 | ||
***Miscellaneous testimony token before special commissioners volume 1-10, FS Library Films: 830440-830444 | ***Miscellaneous testimony token before special commissioners volume 1-10, FS Library Films: 830440-830444 | ||
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'''Additional Sources''' | '''Additional Sources''' | ||
*Bob Blankenship, ''Guion Miller Roll "Plus" of Eastern Cherokee, East and West of Mississippi "1909"'' ([Cherokee, NC]: Cherokee Roots, 1994). {{WorldCat|31364987|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Bob Blankenship, ''Guion Miller Roll "Plus" of Eastern Cherokee, East and West of Mississippi "1909"'' ([Cherokee, NC]: Cherokee Roots, 1994). {{WorldCat|31364987|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|710959|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C424gmr}}. Shows 62,769 names in two alphabetical lists (accepted, and rejected for court settlement). Each entry lists the Miller and Dawes numbers, relationship, age, blood degree, and town. | ||
*Jeff Bowen, ''Cherokee Descendants: An Index to the Guion Miller Applications'', 4 vols. (Signal Mountain, Tenn.: Mountain Press, 1996). {{WorldCat|37499975|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Jeff Bowen, ''Cherokee Descendants: An Index to the Guion Miller Applications'', 4 vols. (Signal Mountain, Tenn.: Mountain Press, 1996). {{WorldCat|37499975|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|734021|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C424bj}} ) The east, east supplemental, west, and west supplemental rolls are indexed separately. The names are listed alphabetically and show the Miller Roll application number. The children’s names are grouped with the parent, with ages indicated for each family member. | ||
*Billy Dubois Edgington, and Carol Anne Buswell, ''Vital Information from the Guion Miller Roll: Eastern Cherokee Court of Claims'', 1906–1909. ([Bountiful, Utah]: Heritage Books, 1999). {{WorldCat|42062297|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Billy Dubois Edgington, and Carol Anne Buswell, ''Vital Information from the Guion Miller Roll: Eastern Cherokee Court of Claims'', 1906–1909. ([Bountiful, Utah]: Heritage Books, 1999). {{WorldCat|42062297|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|832461|item|disp=FS Library Compact disc no. 195}}; {{FSC|818786|item|disp=Book 970.3 C424eb}}. This index shows each person’s name, Miller application number, sex, and often spouse, maiden name, birth year, birth state, residence, and Soundex code. An appendix lists the surnames in order by Soundex code. | ||
*Jerry Wright Jordan, ''Cherokee By Blood: Records of Eastern Cherokee Ancestry in the U. S. Court of Claims,'' 1906-1910, 9 vols. (Bowie, Md.: Heritage Press, 1987). {{WorldCat|16314561|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Jerry Wright Jordan, ''Cherokee By Blood: Records of Eastern Cherokee Ancestry in the U. S. Court of Claims,'' 1906-1910, 9 vols. (Bowie, Md.: Heritage Press, 1987). {{WorldCat|16314561|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|545479|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C424j}} Each volume is indexed. This combines genealogical information abstracted from both the applications and the rolls. | ||
*Jerry Wright Jordan, [http://www.tngenweb.org/cherokee_by_blood/miller.htm Index to the Applications to the Guion Miller Roll of Eastern Cherokees] in ''USGenNet'' [website] (accessed 28 May 2012). | *Jerry Wright Jordan, [http://www.tngenweb.org/cherokee_by_blood/miller.htm Index to the Applications to the Guion Miller Roll of Eastern Cherokees] in ''USGenNet'' [website] (accessed 28 May 2012). | ||
*Shirley Hoskins, ''Cherokee Blood (Tsa-la-gi-yi Gi-gv)'' (Chattanooga, Tenn.: [n.p.], 1983). {{WorldCat|866639613|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Shirley Hoskins, ''Cherokee Blood (Tsa-la-gi-yi Gi-gv)'' (Chattanooga, Tenn.: [n.p.], 1983). {{WorldCat|866639613|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|52339|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C424hs v. 3}} Indexed descendants lists compiled from the Miller rolls. Shows application number, descendants, birthplace, birth date, notes. | ||
*Jo Ann Curls Page, ''Extract of the Rejected Applications of the Guion Miller Roll of the Eastern Cherokee'', 3 vols. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, c1999-2003). {{WorldCat|42827562|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{ | *Jo Ann Curls Page, ''Extract of the Rejected Applications of the Guion Miller Roll of the Eastern Cherokee'', 3 vols. (Bowie, Maryland: Heritage Books, c1999-2003). {{WorldCat|42827562|item|disp=At various libraries (WorldCat)}}; {{FSC|836795|item|disp=FS Library Book 970.3 C424pjc}}. Abstracts of nearly 60,000 rejected applications taken from microfilms of the National Archives Microfilm Publication M1104, rolls 1-348. Shows application number, name, state, birth year, spouse, father, mother, paternal grantparents, and maternal grandparents.<br> | ||
*Sandi Garrett. Only the Names Remain.Volumes 1-6. Link the Drennen Roll (1851) to the applications of the Guion Miller Roll (1910). Vol. 3 includes a 1880 Cherokee Orphanage Census {{ | *Sandi Garrett. Only the Names Remain.Volumes 1-6. Link the Drennen Roll (1851) to the applications of the Guion Miller Roll (1910). Vol. 3 includes a 1880 Cherokee Orphanage Census {{FSC|684750|item|disp=FS Library book 970.3 C424sg}} Vol. 1-6. <br> | ||
'''See also:''' | '''See also:''' | ||
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