Pap's paper's or card has gotten lost over the years and with the drifts in the family, no one seems to know any of the history. We would like to find out how my husband can get information on getting his "card" or whatever it's called to prove his heritage. He is of Cherokee decent. We know that Pap lived on a reservation in Oklahoma at one time before moving to West Virginia. Please give use any information that you can. Thanks!!
2006-11-24 07:08:46 · 8 answers · asked by kitty 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Genealogy
Hey Kitty,
Dawes Register/Rolls should have him listed. Here are a bunch of sites about Native Americans. You should apply for a new card via Dawes.
2006-11-24 07:21:33 · answer #1 · answered by BuyTheSeaProperty 7 · 3⤊ 3⤋
you need to do your genealogy . the cherokee is one of the five civilized tribes and if your pap was here in oklahoma between the years of 1893 and 1907 and if he signed up on the roll you may be able to get his roll number. you need documentation birth , death, marriage etc. to prove that he is your relative i say death certificate because someone who signed up on the dawes roll would be over 100 years old the cherokee tribal headquarter is in talahquah , ok you can find them on the net the dawes roll is also on the net for the rest of you OKLAHOMA has no reservation for the cherokee tribe. The tribe has none of your paperwork. you need to do the work to prove to them that you have the right to be a member of the tribe
2006-11-24 11:38:22 · answer #2 · answered by shabella 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could probably get a genology report done on your husband's family. It may reveal what reservation your Grandpa in law lived on. Then you could contact that reservation directly to get new papers. You could also try one of the research companies like Intellius.com and do a background check on grandpa. They will have where he was born, all known previous addresses and/or marriages. This info may also assist you in apply for new papers. The websites aren't free but the money you & your spouse will save on scholarships for your kids will more then make up for it.
2006-11-24 07:24:54 · answer #3 · answered by WriterChic 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
i been told i am 1/2 cherokee. with names and dates i having a hard time proving any thing.
2006-11-26 15:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by waljac6108 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to contact the tribe and ask them what steps they need you to do. I hadd to prove my ancestry to get my BIA card. It was easy for me since I am 75%. Most times you will need "paps" name, date and place of birth.
2006-11-24 18:53:05 · answer #5 · answered by laidbck111 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Contact the tribal council from the reservation where your grandfather lived. They will have the records you need and the paperwork you need to submit to be registered. You could also contact your local Cherokee reservation tribal center but it will take longer.
2006-11-24 10:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by Walking on Sunshine 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The name of the Tribe is probably necessary.
This site may help:
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/dawes.php
2006-11-26 09:36:00 · answer #7 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
id like ta find that out to my great grand parents are native american
2006-11-24 07:13:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋