Tonawanda Seneca Nation

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Tribal Headquarters
Tonawanda Seneca Nation 7027 Meadville Road Basom, NY 14013 Phone: 1.716.542.4244 Fax: 1.716.542.4008

History
Seneca are oneIroquois Nation

Federally recognized tribe in the state of New York.

Brief Timeline
1838: Treaty of Buffalo Creek

1848: Tribal Constitution

Reservations
Allegany Reservation

Cattaraugus Reservation

Oil Springs Reservation

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

Important Websites

 * Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians Wikipedia