Washington, Applications for Enrollment and Adoption of Washington Indians - FamilySearch Historical Records

Record Description
This collection includes records from 1911 to 1919. The collection consists of images of records created during enrollment and adoption proceedings for Washington Indian tribes.

Record Content
Records may contain the following information: Subjects Citizenships

How to Use the Record
To begin your search it is helpful to know
 * Names
 * Identifying information such Indian name, dates lived, tribe, or names of other family members

Search the Collection
To search the collection ⇒ Select "Browse through images" on the initial collection page ⇒ Select the "Record Category" ⇒ Select the "Record Type, Volume, and Year Range" which takes you to the images.

Look at the images one by one comparing the information with what you already know about your ancestors to determine if the image relates to them. You may need to look at several images and compare the information about the individuals listed in those images to your ancestors to make this determination. Keep in mind:
 * There may be more than one person in the records with the same name.
 * You may not be sure of your own ancestor’s name.
 * Your ancestor may have used different names or variations of their name throughout their life.

Using the Information
When you have located your ancestor’s record, carefully evaluate each piece of information given. Save a copy of the image or transcribe the information. These pieces of information may give you new biographical details. Add this new information to your records of each family. You should also look for leads to other records about your ancestors. For example:
 * Use the names and tribe to search Indian census rolls

Some tribes are allotted

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