A "Must-Have" book for anyone researching Cherokee ancestry. Detailed information is given on over 50 important Cherokee rolls and records; a shorter summary of over 100 additional records of the Cherokee Nation is also included. Sources to check for non-Indians in Indian Territory are listed. For those just beginning their research, the author includes a helpful "flow chart." By answering "yes" or "no" to a series of questions, the chart guides the researcher to the best Cherokee records to use when trying to locate an ancestor. 59 pages, 8½ x 11, softbound, $10.00.

Cherokee Roots
      abstracted by Bob Blankenship

Volume 1: An index of those Cherokees listed on eleven Eastern Cherokee rolls taken between 1817 and 1924. Persons on these rolls lived primarily in GA, NC, TN, and AL. Rolls included in this book are the 1817 Reservation Rolls, 1817-1835 Emigration Rolls, 1835 Henderson Roll, 1848 Mullay Roll, 1851 Siler Roll, 1852 Chapman Roll, 1869 Swetland Roll, 1883 Hester Roll, 1908 Churchill Roll, 1909 Guion Miller Roll, and the 1924 Baker Roll. 164 pages, 8½ x 5½, paperback, $10.00.

Volume 2: An index of those Cherokees listed on four Western Cherokee rolls taken between 1851 and 1914. Persons on these rolls lived primarily in Indian Territory (OK). Rolls included in this book are the 1851 Old Settler Roll, 1852 Drennen Roll, 1898-1914 Dawes Roll, and the 1909 Guion Miller Roll. 331 pages, 8½ x 5½, paperback, $20.00.

Miller Roll "Plus"
      abstracted by Bob Blankenship.

An indexed listing of over 62,000 individuals who either appear on the 1909 Miller Roll or who applied for the roll, but were rejected. The first section of the book lists the names (adults and children) of those Cherokees accepted onto the 1909 Miller Roll. Information includes their Miller Roll number, application number, age, and relationship. For those appearing on the Dawes cards, their Dawes card number, Dawes roll number, and degree of blood is also shown. Information for those rejected for the roll includes their name, Miller Roll application number, and state of residence. 276 pages, 9 x 12, paperback, $35.00.

Dawes Roll "Plus"
      abstracted by Bob Blankenship.

An indexed listing of over 36,000 Cherokees appearing on the 1898 Dawes Roll. Information includes the individual's name, age, sex, blood degree, and address. If the enrollee also applied for the 1909 Miller Roll, the individual's Miller Roll application number and roll number (if accepted) is given. 216 pages, 9 x 12, paperback, $30.00.

1924 Baker Roll
      abstracted by Bob Blankenship.

This official base roll of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians contains the names of 3,146 persons, and was compiled and approved by Fred A. Baker pursuant to an Act of Congress, June 4, 1924. Anyone currently desiring to enroll with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians must be the direct descendant of someone on this 1924 roll. The book's first section lists the names of those on the Baker Roll. Information includes each enrollee s name, age, date of birth, degree of blood, town and state of residence, Baker Roll number, 1909 Churchill Roll number, and 1884 Hester Roll number. The book's second section contains a listing of 3,891 persons who had to file applications for the Baker Roll because they were not previously listed on the Cherokee rolls or their enrollment was contested by the Tribal Council. 316 pages, 9½ x 12½, softcover, $40.00.

Cherokee Old Settlers: The 1896 Old Settler Payroll and the 1851 Old Settler Payroll
      transcribed and edited by David Keith Hampton.

The 1851 payroll lists Old Settlers (Cherokees who moved to Indian Territory prior to December 1835) entitled to participate in a per capita payment. There were 3,273 persons enumerated on this roll which is arranged by Cherokee district and grouped by family. Some persons who did not reside in the Cherokee Nation are listed as "Non-residents." The 1896 payroll lists Old Settlers of 1851 still living, or if deceased, their heirs and relationship to the deceased are given. 325 pages, 8½ x 11, softbound, index, $28.00

Cherokee Drennen Roll of 1851
      transcribed and indexed by Marybelle W. Chase.

This 1851 payment roll lists "emigrant" Cherokees (those who moved west after the removal treaty was signed in 1835). Individuals on the Drennen Roll resided in the Cherokee Nation (OK). The roll is arranged by district and thereunder by family. Also included is the Disputed Roll which lists individuals whose eligibility for payment had not been ascertained as to whether the person listed was an emigrant Cherokee or an Old Settler Cherokee. 389 pages, 8½ x 11, softbound, index, $30.00.

Cherokee Planters in Georgia, 1832-1838
      by Don L. Shadburn.

This book is an excellent source of information on those Cherokees who resided in the Old Cherokee Nation (north Georgia) during the years immediately prior to their forced removal. The author extensively uses original source materials - the 1835 Henderson Roll, the evaluations of Cherokee property, the Cherokee Reservee records, and early Georgia maps - to supply a wealth of information on hundreds of Cherokee families. Includes maps and land plats. 422 pages, 6¼ x 9¼, softback, index, $28.00.

Passports of Southeastern Pioneers 1770-1823
      by Dorothy Williams Potter.

The majority of passports in this book authorized passage through Indian or foreign-held territory east of the Mississippi River. These early passports were issued to persons entering Indian lands--primarily the Cherokee and Creek Nations--to trade, collect debts, recover stolen horses and slaves, remove property of white intruders, or just to pass through. Each passport contains the name of the person to whom the passport was issued and the date of issue. Other information may include the destination of the traveler and the reason for entering Indian lands. 449 pages, 6¼ x 9¼, softbound, full name index, $38.00.

Records of the Cherokee Agency in Tennessee, 1801-1835
      transcribed by Marybelle W. Chase.

These are some of the earliest records listing Cherokees by name. Included are lists of widows and children of Cherokees who died in the War of 1812, names of Cherokees and whites filing claims for loss of property, and names of Cherokee emigrating to the west. 84 pages, 8½ x 11, cardstock cover, index, $15.00.

Whites Among the Cherokees, Georgia 1828-1838
      collected and edited by Mary B. Warren.

This book is an excellent source for locating early white settlers who were living among the Cherokees prior to the Trail Of Tears in 1838. - Names of these early settlers are taken from censuses, leases of Indian lands, oaths of allegiance, school rolls, militia musters,-letters, and newspaper accounts. 312 pages, 6 x 9, hardbound, illustrations, maps, full name index, $26.00.

The Cherokees
      by Grace Steele Woodward.

This well researched and documented book covers the Cherokees from their first contact with the Spanish in 1540 to the 20th century. Many primary sources are cited. 355 pages, 6 x 9, paperback, index, maps, illus., $20.00.

Trail of Tears, The Rise and Fall of The Cherokee Nation
      by John Ehle.

A beautifully written, richly detailed history of the Cherokees from the late 1700's through their forced removal on the "Trail of Tears." 424 pages, 5½ x 8, softbound, index, $15.00.

Cherokee Cavaliers
      by Edward Everett Dale and Gaston Litton.

The 200 letters in this book chronicle more than forty years of Cherokee history--covering events prior to the removal, continued factionalism in the west, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. These turbulent times are brought to life in the correspondence of the Ridge-Watie-Boudinot families. 319 pages, 6 x 9, paperback, index, map, illus., $17.00.

The Eastern Band of Cherokees, 1819-1900
      by John R. Finger.

The author uses many primary sources to tell the story of the Eastern Band of Cherokees--those remaining in the southeast after the removal in 1838. This very readable narrative details the problems the Eastern Band of Cherokees encountered, and their successful efforts to retain their tribal identity. 253 pages, 6 x 9, softback, illus., $16.50.

The Texas Cherokees, A People Between Two Fires, 1819-1840
      by Dianna Everett.

The author uses many primary sources in her history of the Cherokees who settled in Texas. This study covers the Cherokee migration west, their attempts at accommodation, the Texas Revolution, and finally war with the Texans and removal. 173 pages, 5½ x 8½, paperback, index, maps, illus., $14.00.

History, Myths, and Sacred Formulas of the Cherokees
      by James Mooney, with a biographical introduction by George Ellison.

This primary source book on the Cherokees contains 126 legends obtained on the Cherokee Reservation in N.C. in 1887-1888 by the noted scholar James Mooney for the 1900 Ethnology Report to Congress. Subjects covered are creation, animals, birds, wonder stories, history, and more. 700 pages, 6 x 9, softbound, $18.00.

Beginning Cherokee
      by Ruth Bradley Holmes and Betty Sharp Smith.

This book and its two audio tapes are the most widely used materials for teaching beginning Cherokee. The book is arranged in 27 lessons with accompanying exercises. With this text and tapes, one can learn the Cherokee syllabary (alphabet), everyday vocabulary of words and phrases, and get an introduction to Cherokee verb-and-noun-building methods. For easy reference, the appendix includes vocabulary lists arranged both in English to Cherokee, and Cherokee to English. 332 pages, 8½ x 11, softback. Book & two audio tapes $45.00; Book only $25.00, Audio tapes only $22.00.

Cherokee - English Dictionary
      by Durbin Feeling.

Over 1500 commonly used words are translated in this two-way dictionary - from Cherokee to English and English to Cherokee. Each Cherokee word is written in the Cherokee syllabary with its pronunciation and English translation; all Cherokee words are illustrated in a sentence. A large section on Cherokee grammar is included. This book is a must for the serious student of the Cherokee language. 355 pages, 8½ x 11, softbound, $24.00.

Your Name in Cherokee
      by Prentice Robinson.

Divided into sections for boys and girls names, this book contains more than 1,000 English names transliterated into Cherokee. English names are listed alphabetically, followed by the equivalent Cherokee name, written both in the English alphabet and in the Cherokee syllabary. 50 pages, 5½ x 8½, softbound, $7.00.

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