The Wampanoag: Genealogical History of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Having become interested in local land records and ownership details, Dr. Jerome (Jay) Segel researched and wrote Owner Unknown: Your guide to Real Estate Treasure Hunting. His desire to produce this book came through his interest and research in uncovering Continue reading The Wampanoag: Genealogical History of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts

Albert Afraid of Hawk Remains Returned to South Dakota After Over 100 years

The following excerpt is from an article posted at the September 9, 2012 TwinCities.com website: MANDERSON, S.D. — Descendants of a Native American man who died more than a century ago while touring with a western-themed show gathered together Sunday, Continue reading Albert Afraid of Hawk Remains Returned to South Dakota After Over 100 years

Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research

I am not sure what percentage of the genealogical community (meaning anyone involved in family history research) has Cherokee blood, thus having a practical use for Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research but, I found the history alone an Continue reading Genealogy at a Glance: Cherokee Genealogy Research

Applications for Enrollment of Creek Newborn Act of 1905

The Dawes Act of 1887 provided for the division of Indian lands to individual tribal members. This was an attempt to integrate the Indians into American society. The Five Civilized Tribes (Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole) were excluded from Continue reading Applications for Enrollment of Creek Newborn Act of 1905

Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II

Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II is a collection of resources available in research one’s Native American ancestry. The author has compiles indexes to listings, films, records, etc. available from multiple resources, including the following: Continue reading Our Native Americans and their Records of Genealogical Value; Volume II

Early Oswegatchie Iroquois Records to be Placed in the Owen D. Young and Ogdensburg Public libraries

CANTON [New York]— Melissane Schrems, St. Lawrence University assistant professor of history, has arranged to bring a copy of the records of Fort de la Présentation, a mission founded at the confluence of the Oswegatchie and St. Lawrence rivers in Continue reading Early Oswegatchie Iroquois Records to be Placed in the Owen D. Young and Ogdensburg Public libraries

U.S. Department of the Interior on Tracing Native American Ancestry

Do you want to trace your Native American ancestry? The U.S. Department of the Interior can help. See their Trace Indian Ancestry website dedicated to the topic: It includes: Ancestry Genealogical Research Enrollment Process Tribal Leaders Directory Benefits and Services Continue reading U.S. Department of the Interior on Tracing Native American Ancestry

Englishman Discovers His American-Indian Roots

The following teaser is from the August 11, 2011 edition of Indian Country Today Media Network After putting his DNA profile on Ancestry.com, Chris Mcdonald-Constable, of Clayton-le-Moors—a township in Hyndburn in Lancashire, England—discovered that his great-great grandfather had once been Continue reading Englishman Discovers His American-Indian Roots