Native American Tribes of Texas?

Question

I would like to find out anything I can. Any information would help.

Answer 1

I believe the Caddo are from around Northeast Texas.

Answer 2

Visit the Handbook of Texas Online. They'll give you lots of information on Native Americans in Texas.

Answer 3

The Comanche roamed the entirety of Texas. The Jicarilla Apache lived in the northern part, the Mescalero Apache in the southern part, and the Caddo somewhere in between.

Northern Osage and Kiowa-Apache were also in the northern reaches of the state. There were more Nations than just these, but they were fewer in number.

Answer 4

You are more than welcome to not give your name.. but that locks out any opportunity for someone to review or help you. My ABSOLUTE first suggestion to you, is a complete analysis of your documentation, to back up your research. Ten generations in North Texas is pushing things REAL hard, and lots of people having babies real young. If one generation averages 20 yrs, that works out to 200 yrs. I am not aware of Anglo settlers here in the earliest 1800's. Relating to grandpa... that should not be an issue. Since he has died, you can confirm his death date, and get death certificate to show his parents. They should appear in census records. With particulars as to names and places, you can now verify the likelihood that he was Native American himself. That is possibly one of the "hardest" mind shifts in genealogy.. to go from what family traditions say, to proven documentation. They don't always mesh. BTW, howdy from soggy Dallas. I do have some particular affection for early Texas land records, so give me a shout through my profile, and I'd be happy to share with you. But cannot do lookups without a name to look at.