1880 cherokee census book

Census books enumerating cherokee indians living in communities and. A census card was generally accompanied by an application jacket. A census of the cherokee nation in north carolina, tennessee, alabama, washington dc, and georgia entitled to per capita payment. The original of this census is found in the records of the bureau of indian affairs in the national archives, washington, d.

Researching american indians at the national archives. Cherokee native americans the usgenweb census project. Native american 1880 cherokee nation census cdwinmac. Benge 2000, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Some of these census might more accurately be termed payrolls. The first federal census available for georgia is 1800. Another good source is the book left to the cherokee people by emett starr. A complete list of the tribes included in this census is found at the beginning of roll 1. This book is a transcription of the 1890 cherokee nation census in the same format used by the federal 1890 census. Tahlequah, 531 as thomas cordrey 190207 dawes roll. Again, in 1883 and 1886, the cherokee national council authorized another census. Mar 25, 2019 open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Oct 04, 2016 the rolls contain more than 101,000 names from 18981914 primarily from 18991906. A helpful source for locating families in this census is smiths first directory of oklahoma territory.

Native american census genealogy familysearch wiki. The 1890 gives much the same information as the 1880. Forms were later made with printed headings and information from the original was copied to the forms. The 1880 cherokee nation census, indian territory oklahoma, 2000, cherokee indians, 596 pages. Some persons may appear on multiple cards if they were adopted by an associated tribe, as in the case of the shawnee and delaware who often appear on cherokee.

The 1880 cherokee nation census, indian territory oklahoma book. The 1880 cherokee nation census indian territory oklahoma. The first major census of cherokees living in north. The oklahoma historical society houses the original 1890 census pages. Most of the 1890 us federal census was destroyed by fire in 1921, making the 1890 oklahoma territorial census one of the few remaining census records from the time. Siler added interesting family information on many of the enrollees who was married to whom, who a child belonged. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. One of the pivotal rolls used for eligibility status for enrollment, whether cherokee, choctaw, creek, chickasaw, seminole or freedmen was the 1880 cherokee nation census. Other relevant rolls such as the 1986 census, 1880 census, 1851 census, and 1835 census rolls are explained in more detail in following sections.

My free census search free kansas census records online. This also includes census rolls of various years of delaware indians holding citizenship in the cherokee nation. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. Siler added interesting family information on many of the enrollees who was married to whom, who a child belonged to, fullblood, mixed, or white married to cherokee. Census of inhabitants of indian lands west of arkansas. The 1880 cherokee nation census, indian territory oklahoma. The baker roll of 19241928 was the final roll for determining membership in the eastern band of north carolina cherokee, but its only one of the documents youll find in this rich collection.

The rolls contain more than 101, 000 names from 18981914 primarily from. Another good source is the book left to the cherokee people by emett starr, history of the. Cherokeeresearch alabama indian affairs commission. A card index is available at the oklahoma state historical society. The dawes commission used these census cards for tribal enrollment, and each tribe had their own census cards. Additional resources on the national archives web site. Section 8 of the census act of march 3, 1879 20 stat. The rolls contain more than 101,000 names from 18981914 primarily from 18991906. Information about any tribes other than the cherokee, creek, choctaw. Census rolls and historical records that contain clues to. This list contains records pertaining to censuses, citizenship cases, emigration lists, per capitaannuity payments, births, deaths, marriages, divorces, and schoolpupil enrollment.

Oklahoma genealogical society, oklahoma city oklahoma, 1978 929. There are federal censuses publicly available for 1800 only oglethorpe county, 1820 partial, 1830, 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880, 1890 partial, 1900, 1910, 1920, 1930, and 1940. The following is a list of occupations given for the 1880 u. The 1890 oklahoma territorial census lists individuals residing the oklahoma territory.

There are many types of census records for cherokee county guide you in researching your family tree. This indicates the militia district in which your ancestor lived. There are cdrom indexes for the 1870 and 1880 censuses, and soundex indexes for the 1880, 1900, 1910, 1920 and 1930 censuses. Indians are not listed on this census, but lists free and slave inhabitants in the cherokee, choctaw, creek, and seminole nations. The others include only citizens of the cherokee nation. The dawes commission used these census cards for tribal enrollment, and each tribe had their own census. Oklahoma and indian territory, indian censuses and rolls. They can be searched to discover the enrollees name, sex, blood degree, and census card number.

Also includes census rolls of various years of delaware indians holding citizenship in the cherokee nation. The records included on the american indian census list can be viewed on microfilm in the oklahoma historical society research center. It is on large sheets with everything, including the headings, hand written. Federal census 1890 in 1890, another census of the cherokee nation was made and it is probably the most complete of any of the census. In 1879, the cherokee national council authorized a census and this 1880 census was arranged in 6 schedules. What cherokee county, al census records are available. The following state census reports are from the county files, telamon cuyler collection, and abstracted in either the georgia genealogical magazine ggm or the northwest georgia historical and genealogical society nghgs1834. The census of 1880 was authorized by an act of the cherokee national council senate bill no. The census card may provide additional genealogical information, and may also contain references to earlier rolls, such as the 1880 cherokee census. Cherokee county, alabama genealogy, facts, records and links. This is a transcription of the index for schedule one and includes all nine districts. This database contains an index to the indian census rolls from 18851940.

Cherokee census after the removal to indian territory a companion census of. Census taken of eastern band cherokees living east and west of the mississippi, available in book form by bob blankenship. As you find your ancestor in the cherokee county census records after 1850, you will notice that, at the top of the sheet, there will be a name andor a number. The 1880 cherokee nation census, indian territory oklahoma by barbara l. Latest roll for the cherokee nation of oklahoma is the dawes roll of 1906. Federal population schedules are available for 1840, 1850, 1860, 1870. Eastern cherokee enrollments and census enumerations, 18351940, reference report. This census will help to bridge the gap between the 1880 cherokee nation.

This book is a transcription of the 1880 cherokee nation census, complete with census card numbers, which were added in 1900. One of these copies has been microfilmed and published as national. For the year commencing august 1st, 1890 see the directories section of this oklahoma wiki article 1880 the cherokee nation 1880 census covering the canadian, cooweescoowee. Western cherokee rolls, isbn 096337740x, 9780963377401. My new publication on the 1890 cherokee nation census has been released for publication, you can also order my 1880 cherokee nation census as well. This census will help to bridge the gap between the 1880 cherokee nation census and the dawes roll done in 1902. A kansas territorial census was taken each year from 18551859 kansas federal census records include. The 1890 cherokee nation census, indian territory oklahoma. This census will help bridge the gap between the 1880 cherokee nation census and the dawes roll done in 1902.