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[[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> | [[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 | '''Catalog searches'''. An abundance of resources are available by going to the '''[https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog 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]. | ||
'''Google searches'''. 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. | '''Google searches'''. 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. | ||
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