Native Americans

Those of you who think you have Native American Ancestors nee to first know what tribe and if possible proof of heritage. Tribes will not just take your word for. Regarding the DAWES ROLL. The Cherokee Tribal Nation of Oklahoma uses this to determine eligibility to apply to be a member the Eastern Band of Cherokees in Cherokee NC use the Baker Rolls to determine eligibility and you must be a minimum 1/4 quatum blood to be accepted. The Keetowee Members are a branch of Eastern Band and are pure blood/fullblood they do not believe in mix blood nor do they marry non Indians. ReBird Smith was the Founder.

As for Chiefs. There were different types: The Primciple Chief, The Second Chief, and during the early periods ther were peace(WHITE)Chiefs and WAR(RED) Chiefs. Many of the chiefs some of the curators have listed have put out some misinformation. I am A Nativie American Historian and expert is the field. The %)) Tribal Nationa in the United States all have their own tribal governments and are set up in different structures. Many tribal taboos are still in existence today. I am Cherokee and Wyandotte. If anyone has questions I will do my best to give the correct answer. For Cherokee History it is important that the only history they accept is EMMETSTARR"S HISTORY OF THE CHEROKEES written in the early years of the Twentieth century. My family tree I have on Geni is correct but several people have taken it upon themselves to add misinformation and misleading information, a recent example is my g,g,g, g, grandmother Mary Copeland has hd her birth dats changed which is incorrect i would appreciate anyone who thinks they hae information to please contact me before adding any information to my tree and genealogy.