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

What is in This Collection?
The collection consists of images of records created by Charles E. Roblin "Roblin Rolls of Non-Reservation Indians in Western Washington."during enrollment and adoption proceedings of Indian tribes for in Western Washington that were not on tribal census records. The records are from NARA microfilm publication M1343 and is part of Record Group 75 Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. It is arranged by tribal name claimed by the applicant then by name.

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

Adoption
 * English name of the primary individual or family members
 * Indian name of the primary individual or family members
 * Birth, marriage or death dates
 * Birth, marriage or death places
 * Place of residence
 * Ages
 * Number of children in the family
 * Occupation
 * Other biographical details about the family or individuals such as migrations
 * Tribal affiliation
 * Religious affiliation
 * General information about the tribe

How Do I Search This Collection?
Before searching this collection, it is helpful to know:
 * Name of the person
 * The location or date of the event

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 * 1) Select Record Category
 * 2) Select Record Type, Volume, and Year Range

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?

 * Use the age or estimated birth date to find other records such as birth, baptism, marriage, and death records
 * Use the names and tribe to search Indian censuses such as the Creek Indian Census Cards and the Indian Census Records Online
 * Use birth, marriage or death dates and places to search for tribal or government vital records or certificates
 * Use the name of the tribe to search for background and historical information about the tribe
 * Use the information found in the record to find Land Patents
 * Search for death or burial information in Indian Cemeteries in Chewelah, Stevens County, Wellpinit Presbyterian Cemetery in Stevens County, and Hubert Cemetery in Ford, Stevens County
 * Repeat this process with additional family members found, to find more generations of the family

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

 * If your ancestor does not have a common name, collect entries for every person who has the same surname. This list can help you find possible relatives
 * If you cannot locate your ancestor in the locality in which you believe they lived, then try searching a nearby locality
 * Try different spellings of your ancestor’s name
 * Remember that sometimes individuals went by nicknames or alternated between using first and middle names

Research Helps
The following articles will help you in your research for your family in the state of Washington.
 * Washington Guided Research
 * Washington Record Finder
 * Research Tips and Strategies
 * Step-by-Step Research: 1850-1907 &#124; 1907-Present

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