Woodfords Indian Colony (California)

The Woodfords Colony is located in Alpine County, California, near Markleeville and Lake Tahoe.


 * Established --
 * Agency (BIA) -- Western Nevada Agency
 * Principal tribes -- Washoe
 * Population -- about 219

Colony Contact Information
Woodfords Indian Colony 95 Washoe Blvd., Markleeville, CA 96120 Phone 530-694-2170 Fax 530-694-1890

Records
The majority of records of individuals were those created by the agencies. Some records may be available to tribal members through the tribal headquarters.They were (and are) the local office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and were charged with maintaining records of the activities of those under their responsibility. Among these records are:


 * Allotment records
 * Annuity rolls
 * Census records
 * Correspondence
 * Health records
 * Reports
 * School census and records
 * Vital records