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Having become interested in local land records and ownership details, Dr. Jerome (Jay) Segel researched and wrote Owner Unknown: Your guide to Real Estate Treasure Hunting. His desire to produce this book came through his interest and research in uncovering Continue reading The Wampanoag: Genealogical History of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts
There are plenty of historical biographies of Pocahontas, a.k.a. Matoaka. However, there is only one that stands as the best guide to her descendants: Pocahontas and Her Descendents by Wyndham Robertson. This short volume contains the “Tree of Pocahontas and Continue reading Pocahontas and Her Descendants
The following excerpt is from an article posted at the September 9, 2012 TwinCities.com website: MANDERSON, S.D. — Descendants of a Native American man who died more than a century ago while touring with a western-themed show gathered together Sunday, Continue reading Albert Afraid of Hawk Remains Returned to South Dakota After Over 100 years
The Elizabeth Warren Cherokee ancestry controversy continues – and I’m betting it will right up to election day. The following excerpt is from a piece written by William A. Jacobson, Associate Clinical Professor at Cornell Law School. In his article, Continue reading So – Why Not Kill the Messenger?
I am not sure what percentage of the genealogical community (meaning anyone involved in family history research) has Cherokee blood, thus having a practical use for Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research but, I found the history alone an Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research
No matter where in the World or in what era one lives, there are always people on the move. Some people are always looking outward, seeking change and challenge. Thus it was from the first American colonies, on through the Continue reading An Atlas of Northern Trails Westward From New England
A Narrative of the Troubles with the Indians in New England, From the first Planting thereof to the present Time. Thus begins The History of the Indian Wars in New England: From the First Settlement to the Termination of the Continue reading The History of the Indian Wars in New England
Now we find out that Elizabeth Warren really has minority status after all – that is if being 1/32 Cherokee makes one an American Indian… This reminds me of an excellent novel I read in my college years titled Kingsblood Continue reading Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren Really is 1/32 Cherokee
The Dawes Act of 1887 provided for the division of Indian lands to individual tribal members. This was an attempt to integrate the Indians into American society. The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) were excluded from Continue reading Applications for Enrollment of Creek Newborn Act of 1905
Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II is a collection of resources available in research one’s Native American ancestry. The author has compiles indexes to listings, films, records, etc. available from multiple resources, including the following: Continue reading Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II
“Her name was Matoaka, but they called her Pocahontas.” There are many books, some more story and legend than accurate portrayal, on the famous Indian girl who “saved” the life of Captain John Smith. Few books, however, offer as concise Continue reading Pocahontas
Over the past 10 years I have heard many comments about U.S. military forces being spread across too many different conflicts in too many places. However, history shows the U.S. has fought multiple wars and wars on multiple fronts time Continue reading Civil War and the Indian Wars
CANTON [New York]— Melissane Schrems, St. Lawrence University assistant professor of history, has arranged to bring a copy of the records of Fort de la Présentation, a mission founded at the confluence of the Oswegatchie and St. Lawrence rivers in Continue reading Early Oswegatchie Iroquois Records to be Placed in the Owen D. Young and Ogdensburg Public libraries
Do you want to trace your Native American ancestry? The U.S. Department of the Interior can help. See their Trace Indian Ancestry website dedicated to the topic: It includes: Ancestry Genealogical Research Enrollment Process Tribal Leaders Directory Benefits and Services Continue reading U.S. Department of the Interior on Tracing Native American Ancestry
The following teaser is from the August 11, 2011 edition of Indian Country Today Media Network After putting his DNA profile on Ancestry.com, Chris Mcdonald-Constable, of Clayton-le-Moors—a township in Hyndburn in Lancashire, England—discovered that his great-great grandfather had once been Continue reading Englishman Discovers His American-Indian Roots