How do I find out if I am Cherokee Indian?
Check to see if your ancestors were listed in any of the rolls that prove Cherokee tribal membership. The Dawes Rolls list every living member of the Cherokee Nation who was alive and living in Oklahoma between 1898 to 1907. If your ancestor is listed on this roll you are eligible for Cherokee Nation tribal membership.
What are Cherokee surnames?
Black Cherokee Surnames recorded on the Dawes roll
| A | Dandy | Johnie |
|---|---|---|
| Abraham | Davis | Jonah |
| Adam | Davison | Jonasse |
| Adams | Dean | Jones |
| Ahaisse | Deer | Joney |
Where did the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians live?
The band, which has been incorporated by the general assembly of North Carolina as The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, occupies the tract known as the Qualla boundary. The other Eastern Cherokees mentioned reside in the states of Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee, and are citizens of the United States and of the states named.
Where can I find information about my Cherokee ancestry?
Note: The research information and links below are not maintained by the Cherokee Nation. The Cherokee Heritage Center has a genealogist available to assist in researching Cherokee ancestry for a fee. Call 918-456-6007 visit www.cherokeeheritage.org.
When did the federal government recognize the Eastern Cherokee?
An act of Congress of June 4, 1924 (43 Stat. 376), established the Eastern Cherokee Enrolling Commission to determine membership for the Eastern Band and to place its tribal lands into Federal trust. This act formally established Federal recognition of North Carolina Cherokees, whose status was previously somewhat uncertain.
What was the status of the Cherokee Indians in North Carolina?
The statistics and condition of the Indians given in the present bulletin, as provided in the census law of March 1, 1889, show the status of the Eastern Band of Cherokees of North Carolina, with incidental mention of the Eastern Cherokees. These Indians are taxed, have developed into good citizens of the United States, and vote in North Carolina.
