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Tombstone Tuesday - George Pumpkin

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 24, 2009, 8:41 am
George Pumpkin was born in 1839, in Goingsnake District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, the son of Pumpkinpile and Nancy Vann. In 1859, he married Peggy Dennis, a Cherokee Nation citizen. He worke...
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Kreativ Blogger

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 23, 2009, 2:24 pm
I am so excited! I was choosen by Missy Corley at Bayside Blog for the Kreativ Blogger Award. Thank you for selecting me, Missy! The person who receives this award must list 7 things about his/hersel...
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Monday Madness - Understanding the Final Dawes Roll Index

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 23, 2009, 12:34 pm
Though somewhat outside the definition of Monday Madness, I hope all will bear with me because this is an EXTREMELY important topic in Cherokee Genealogy and the fact that people do not attempt to lea...
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Are You Sure That is Your Ancestor?

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 22, 2009, 6:43 am
Recently I have received quite a few messages from people who say they are Cherokee and that they found their ancestor or ancestors on the Dawes Roll. So far, none of these people were right in their ...
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Stacy Leeds for Cherokee Nation Chief 2011...

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 17, 2009, 12:34 pm
The Cherokee people need Stacy Leeds to run for chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma in the next election. Let's show her how much support she really has and change her mind! Join the Faceboo...
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Tombstone Tuesday - My Other Grandma Polly

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 17, 2009, 5:29 am
Polly Boots, my great great grandma, was born in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, in 1851, the daughter of Boots and Lee-say (AKA Lizzie Scott). Polly married Hiram Smith and they were the parents o...
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Monday Madness - The Cherokee Carey Surname

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 16, 2009, 8:01 am
Cherokee families did not always have surnames, so figuring out why they sometimes have a particular surname can be a rather daunting task. The origin of my Cherokee family surname Carey is no differe...
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Unusual For Who? Cherokee Family Names - 1904

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 12, 2009, 6:00 am
Below is a list of Cherokee family names listed in a 1904 newspaper article. According to the article, the names are unusual, but in my opinion, that means they are unusual for whites, but not for Ch...
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Tombstone Tuesday - Meet Grandma Polly

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 10, 2009, 8:34 am
Polly (U-da-yi) Vann Tadpole was born in Georgia, the daughter of Ave and Betsey (Scott) Vann, citizens of the Cherokee Nation. While still a toddler, in 1837, she relocated with her family from Georg...
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Wordless Wednesday - 59th Annual Keetoowah Cherokee Celebration

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 3, 2009, 11:45 pm
Photos courtesy of Coffee.
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Tombstone Tuesday - Little Ben Fisher

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 3, 2009, 8:41 am
Stone inscription: Ben Son of J. & Sarah Fisher Born Jan. 23, 1878 Died Aug. 3, 1880 Ben was my great great grand uncle. He was the son of Johnson and Sarah (Woodward) Fisher, citizens of the Cheroke...
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Just a Note

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 2, 2009, 10:14 am
I have had a few priorities pop up and so was unable to prepare a blog post for a few days but am "back in business" so to speak and will be adding a new post later today or tomorrow morning. Thank yo...
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Currently Researching These Surnames

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Nov 2, 2009, 12:13 am
The Cherokee family names I am currently researching are Tucker, Keener (or Kenah), Birdchopper, Scott, Henson, Whitekiller, Shade and Cochran. These families were all from the Lost City/Melvin/Hulber...
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Nancy Ward by Karen West Sanchez

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 30, 2009, 7:03 am
The name Nancy Ward is familiar to many of Cherokee heritage. She was the Beloved Woman, the Ghigau, of the Cherokee during the mid to late 1700’s. She was born as Nanyehi, around 1738, to Fivekille...
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Wordless Wednesday - Valley School in Fisher Bend

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 28, 2009, 5:53 am

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Tombstone Tuesday - Lizzie Tadpole Hooker

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 27, 2009, 2:33 am
Our Dear, Beloved Cousin, Lizzie Lizzie Tadpole was born May 8, 1905 in Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, the daughter of Tiger and Sallie (Phillips) Tadpole. She was listed on the Final Dawes Roll ...
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Stealing the Identity of Indians

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 26, 2009, 4:08 am
On my father's side, I have ancestors who immigrated to the United States from Germany. I don't speak German and I don't know anything about German history other than the few things I have...
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Surname Saturday - The Cherokee Fishers

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 24, 2009, 6:50 am
My great great great grandfather, Johnson Fisher, was the first generation of my Fisher ancestors to use that surname. On the 1852 Drennen Roll, he was listed simply as Johnson. His father was listed...
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Don't Pretend You Know Us

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 23, 2009, 4:25 am
Not long ago, I read an article in a small town newspaper about Oklahoma. The writer had a lot of negative things to say about the state. He said the terrain looked like something you would see in the...
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Wordless Wednesday - "The Old Country"

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 21, 2009, 8:37 am
Those are my thoughts for today. Thank you for reading. CC The Granddaughter
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Tombstone Tuesday - In Cherokee - Alsie Sanders

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 20, 2009, 4:05 am
Cherokee baby - Alsie Sanders This stone is in the Cherokee font. About 70-75 years ago, Looney Henson translated the stone to his niece. He told her the stone said "Alsie Sanders, daughter of Joe a...
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Can you tell by looking?

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 19, 2009, 1:01 am
"I have a picture of my great great grandma and you can tell she is Cherokee by looking at her. She has long black hair and high cheek bones." I have heard this more than once and I bet you have too. ...
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The Enduring Legacy of Columbus

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 18, 2009, 2:52 pm
Recently, on a forum I frequent, I posted a link to the article, The Myth of "America". I thought it would allow a civil debate about the controversial federal holiday, Columbus Day. Unfortunately, so...
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In Honor of My Grandpa's Birthday

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 13, 2009, 12:12 pm
This post is my little way of remembering my grandpa, Aaron Carey, and trying to honor his wishes that we never forget about the horrors of war or the sacrifices our soldiers have made for us. Please ...
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Celebrities Who Claim to be Cherokee

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 13, 2009, 12:35 am
While researching so I can participate in the letter writing campaign against people in the performing arts and music who claim to be Cherokee without proof, I discovered there are A LOT of celebritie...
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My Cherokee Ancestor Passed for White

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 9, 2009, 10:34 am
My ancestor was Cherokee, but they passed for white so they are always recorded as white in the records. This is a statement often made by people trying to prove their family story of Cherokee ancest...
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Vote for your favorite blogs!

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 8, 2009, 1:54 am
Family Tree Magazine has opened its polls for voting in search of the 40 Best Genealogy Blogs. Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter was nominated in the Heritage category! Thanks to everyone who...
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Cherokee Genealogy - Part 3

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 7, 2009, 11:28 pm
There are lots of places to find more information about your Cherokee ancestors. I have already posted information about the Dawes and Miller roll applications, but I wanted to share some other source...
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Cherokees Take a Stand Against Frauds

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 5, 2009, 5:56 pm
Cherokees are taking a stand against fraudulent artists, performers, musicians, etc... ONE VOICE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE !!! You can help! Document all the frauds you find and notify the Cherokee Natio...
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Memorial of the Cherokee Nation - Feb. 22, 1838

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 5, 2009, 2:16 am
Note-This is a MUST read for all Cherokees. **************************************** The following is the Memorial of the CHEROKEE NATION. To The Honorable the Senate and House of Representatives of...
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Not Enrolling = Not An Option

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Oct 2, 2009, 10:06 am
Often times, people who cannot prove their Cherokee ancestry claim their ancestor refused to enroll. Apparently these people do not understand that such claims are completely false. The real Cherokees...
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Cherokee Genealogy - Part 2

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Sep 30, 2009, 9:51 am
Probably the most valuable sources of genealogical information for your Cherokee ancestors are the Eastern Cherokee Applications, better known as the Guion Miller Roll. The applications consisted of ...
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Cherokee Genealogy - Part 1

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Sep 29, 2009, 2:46 pm
I know my family was Cherokee and I know my family was listed on the Dawes Roll, but don't know how to do my genealogy. What do I need to do? This is a question that I was recently asked from a Ch...
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Litefoot

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Sep 28, 2009, 7:52 am
In a day and age when lots of performers claim to be Cherokee, it is always best to verify those claims. There are many actors, actresses, and singers who claim Cherokee blood, but never offer up the ...
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Why do documented Cherokees get so angry?

Pollys Granddaughter posted an article on Thoughts from Polly's Granddaughter - Sep 27, 2009, 3:29 am
I have been asked this more than once by those who can't prove, yet claim to be Cherokee, so I have started a list: We get angry because you have no proof whatsoever, yet you claim to be one of us...
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About Me

I am a wife and mother who descends from ten people who were listed on the Final Dawes Roll as Cherokee by Blood. I have always been proud of my Cherokee heritage. I have been studying Cherokee history and genealogy for a long time and I am interested in anything Cherokee, whether it involves the historic Cherokee Nation or the Cherokee people of today.