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*A member of either the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, or Seminole Indian tribe in the southeastern United States. '''(living in Ok/IT)''' | *A member of either the Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw, Creek, or Seminole Indian tribe in the southeastern United States. '''(living in Ok/IT)''' | ||
*Alive during the enrollment period between 1896 and 1905. If your ancestor died prior to 1893, you could search for surviving children or grandchildren in the Dawes Commission records. | *Alive during the enrollment period between 1896 and 1905. | ||
*If your ancestor died prior to 1893, you could search for surviving children or grandchildren in the Dawes Commission records. | |||
'''Origin of the Records'''. In 1893 Congress established a commission to exchange Indian tribal lands in the southeastern United States for new land allotments to individuals in Oklahoma. The Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes was also called the Dawes Commission after its chairman, Senator Dawes. More than 250,000 people applied to this commission for enrollment and land. Just over 100,000 were approved. | '''Origin of the Records'''. In 1893 Congress established a commission to exchange Indian tribal lands in the southeastern United States for new land allotments to individuals in Oklahoma. The Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes was also called the Dawes Commission after its chairman, Senator Dawes. More than 250,000 people applied to this commission for enrollment and land. Just over 100,000 were approved. | ||
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'''Find the index '''in book, microfilm, or microfiche format: | '''Find the index '''in book, microfilm, or microfiche format: | ||
United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Index to the Final Rolls of the Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory. 1907. Reprint, Baltimore, Md.:Genealogical Publishing, 2007. (FHL book 970.1 Un3c index; film 962366; fiche 6051501 [set of 8].) This book is in the reference area. The film and fiche are in cabinets on the 2nd floor. The fiche is clearer. Images of this book are also on the Internet at www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/ | United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Index to the Final Rolls of the Citizens and Freedmen of the Five Civilized Tribes in Indian Territory. 1907. Reprint, Baltimore, Md.:Genealogical Publishing, 2007. (FHL book 970.1 Un3c index; film 962366; fiche 6051501 [set of 8].) | ||
This book is in the reference area. The film and fiche are in cabinets on the 2nd floor. The fiche is clearer. Images of this book are also on the Internet at www.accessgenealogy.com/native/finalrolls/ | |||
Online:____________________________ | Online:____________________________ | ||
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*If your ancestor was a Cherokee by Blood you could also search: | *If your ancestor was a Cherokee by Blood you could also search: | ||
Blankenship, Bob. Dawes Roll “Plus” of Cherokee Nation 1898. [Np]: Cherokee Roots Pub., [19--]. (FHL Q book '''970.1 B611d'''.) Lists name, census card no., Miller roll application no., age,and sex. | Blankenship, Bob. Dawes Roll “Plus” of Cherokee Nation 1898. [Np]: Cherokee Roots Pub., [19--]. (FHL Q book '''970.1 B611d'''.) Lists name, census card no., Miller roll application no., age, and sex. | ||
'''Rejected Applications.''' Your ancestor’s application may have been rejected. The Commission eventually rejected 60% of the applications. Only a few rejected applications are in the indexes you just searched. | '''Rejected Applications.''' Your ancestor’s application may have been rejected. The Commission eventually rejected 60% of the applications. Only a few rejected applications are in the indexes you just searched. | ||
Most applications (except Choctaw) are indexed on the Internet at '''www.archives.gov/research_room/arc/''' . Press the '''yellow''' search button to go to the Basic search. Enter the term '''Enrollment '''and an ancestor’s '''name''' in the'''Keywords '''box, for example, Enrollment and Annie Abbott. '''Press Search'''. If the "hit(s) retrieved" is one or more, print the hit(s) you want and use the underlined Census Card Number to find the application for enrollment in Step 4 below. Some card numbers have letters in front such as D=doubtful, F=Freedman, IW=intermarried white, M=minor, NB=newborn, or R=rejected. | Most applications (except Choctaw) are indexed on the Internet at: '''www.archives.gov/research_room/arc/''' . | ||
*Press the '''yellow''' search button to go to the Basic search. | |||
*Enter the term '''Enrollment '''and an ancestor’s '''name''' in the'''Keywords '''box, for example, Enrollment and Annie Abbott. '''Press Search'''. If the "hit(s) retrieved" is one or more, print the hit(s) you want and use the underlined Census Card Number to find the application for enrollment in Step 4 below. | |||
*Some card numbers have letters in front such as D=doubtful, F=Freedman, IW=intermarried white, M=minor, NB=newborn, or R=rejected. | |||
If your ancestor does not seem to be on the Internet, you could write for help from: National Archives, PO Box 6216, Fort Worth, TX 76115. | If your ancestor does not seem to be on the Internet, you could write for help from: National Archives, PO Box 6216, Fort Worth, TX 76115. | ||
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'''Search the final rolls and copy the census card number.''' | '''Search the final rolls and copy the census card number.''' | ||
Look for the tribal group and roll number you copied during Step 1. When you find the roll number and your ancestor’s name, write the | *Look for the tribal group and roll number you copied during Step 1. | ||
*When you find the roll number and your ancestor’s name, write the | |||
Census card number: _______________________________ | Census card number: _______________________________ | ||
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United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1186. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. (FHL film '''1490262–353'''.) | United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Enrollment Cards for the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1186. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. (FHL film '''1490262–353'''.) | ||
'''Look up the tribal group and census card number''' to find which of the 93 films has the census card (also known as the enrollment card). Write the film number of the census card below and on the research log. | '''Look up the tribal group and census card number''' to find which of the 93 films has the census card (also known as the enrollment card). | ||
Write the film number of the census card below and on the research log. | |||
Film number: ___________________________________ | Film number: ___________________________________ | ||
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'''Can’t Find a Card on the Film?''' | '''Can’t Find a Card on the Film?''' | ||
There are three groups of cards: “Straight” for applications approved for enrollment; “R” for rejected applications | There are three groups of cards: | ||
*“Straight” for applications approved for enrollment; | |||
*“R” for rejected applications | |||
*“D” for doubtful applications. | |||
Your ancestor’s card may have a “D” or an “R” number. The catalog lists the “D” and “R” numbers '''after''' the “straight” numbers. | |||
==== '''4. Find the Application for Enrollment on Film and Copy It''' ==== | ==== '''4. Find the Application for Enrollment on Film and Copy It''' ==== | ||
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United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1301. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. (On 468 FHL films starting with '''1439798'''.) | United States. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Applications for Enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898–1914. National Archives Microfilm Publications, M1301. Washington, D.C.: National Archives, 1981. (On 468 FHL films starting with '''1439798'''.) | ||
'''Scroll through until you find the film number of the application papers for your ancestor’s tribal group and census card number.''' Write the film number of the application papers below and on your research log. | *'''Scroll through until you find the film number of the application papers for your ancestor’s tribal group and census card number.''' | ||
*Write the film number of the application papers below and on your research log. | |||
Film number: ___________________________________ | Film number: ___________________________________ | ||