AboutRenee Aun Expertise I have an extensive personal library on Native American Culture. What I don't know I can look up. I can also suggest reading material.
Experience This has always been an interest of mine. I have visited and stayed on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation twice.
Expert: Renee Aun Date: 5/8/2008 Subject: 1817 Cherokee Reservation Roll
Question Do you know if the original applications for the 1817 Cherokee Reservation Roll have been preserved?
I have the .pdf copy of the Roll, but I'd like to see the original application form for John Speers.
I have searched the NARA site, and it's pretty inconclusive.
I know that such land grants entailed dower rights, so I would guess the wife's name would be included, since he had a family of seven, as noted on the Roll.
Any help I can get will be appreciated.
Jim Patrick
Answer Hi Jim,
I don't know what sites you've checked so far, but here are a few suggestions:
This book should be helpful also. It may be out of print but you should be able to find a used copy at the Barnes & Noble or Amazon sites if your local library doesn't have it.
"Cherokee Roots," Vol-1, Eastern Cherokee Rolls
by Bob Blankenship
There are census sites available also that will cost a few dollars to use.
The goverment may be able to get you copies of records at a fee also:
