United States, Native American, Eastern Cherokee Indian Reservation Rolls - FamilySearch Historical Records

United States

What is in This Collection?
This collection contains census and other rolls listing names of Cherokee Indians, primarily of the Eastern Band of that tribe. Each of the Eastern Cherokee census rolls was compiled for different administrative reasons, had a different format, and contained different amounts of information. Most of the rolls were made to determine eligibility for payments due under provisions of the 1835 treaty, or were receipt rolls for payments made to tribal members. Some of the rolls are copies that were used by enrolling agents to assist them in their work. Most of the rolls are arranged by geographical location of residence, and most include alphabetical indexes of the names of persons enrolled. • 2

What Can These Records Tell Me?
The following information may be found in these records:

Census • 3

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * The Native American or English name of the person
 * The state where the individual or family lived

How Do I Analyze the Results?
Compare each result from your search with what you know to determine if there is a match. This may require viewing multiple records or images. Keep track of your research in a research log.

I Found the Person I Was Looking For, What Now?

 * Add any new information to your records
 * If the individual or family or listed in the reservation rolls, check for additional tribal records
 * Learn about tribal customs such as inheritance
 * Contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), or an agency associated with the tribe
 * Contact Tribal archives and libraries

I Can’t Find the Person I’m Looking For, What Now?

 * The name of your ancestor may have changed from one Indian name to a different Indian name, consider alternative names
 * The name of your ancestor may have changed from an Indian name to a Christian name
 * The name of your ancestor may have been abbreviated

Research Helps
The following articles will help you research your family in the United States.
 * Finding Your Indian Ancestor
 * Starting Native American Research
 * American Indians Beginning Your Search
 * Indigenous Peoples of North America - A Beginner's Guide
 * United States Guided Research
 * United States Record Finder
 * United States Research Tips and Strategies

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FamilySearch Catalog

 * Edward E. Hill, comp. Guide to records in the National Archives of the United States relating to American Indians. Washington, D.C. : United States. Government Printing Office, 1981 FS Library 970.1 H551g
 * Records relating to enrollment of Eastern Cherokee, 1908-1910, 1835-1910
 * 1851 census of Eastern Cherokee Indians, known as the Drennen Roll
 * Eastern Cherokee applications, August 29, 1906 - May 26, 1909
 * Eastern Cherokee Indian reservation rolls, 1848-1970
 * Decisions in enrollment cases under the act of June 4, 1924; 1926-1928
 * Applications for enrollment of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914
 * Eastern Cherokee census rolls
 * Correspondence of the Eastern Division pertaining to Cherokee removal Apr - Dec 1838 : M1475

FamilySearch Digital Library

 * Edward E. Hill, comp. Preliminary inventory of the records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, record group 75. 2 volumes Washington, D.C. : National Archives & Records Administration, 1965
 * 1851 census of Eastern Cherokee Indians, known as the Drennen Roll

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Estados Unidos, Americano Nativo, Rolos de Reserva Indígena Cherokee Oriental (Registros Históricos do FamilySearch)