Episode 7: Tips for Researching Cherokee Ancestry

As genealogists, we’re often asked to research the likelihood and details of a client’s Native American heritage. In this episode we share 5 tips for researching your Cherokee ancestry, and a few pitfalls to watch out for along the way. 

Resources for your research:

The Dawes Roll: https://accessgenealogy.com/native/final-rolls.htm

Indian Census Rolls from Ancestry.com: https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1059/

Cherokee Clan names: 

• Anigilohi (Long Hair)


• Aniwodi (Paint)


• Anitsisqua (Bird)


• Aniwaya (Wolf)


• Anigodagewi (Wild Potato)


• Aniawi (Deer)


• Anisahoni (Blue)

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May your week be full of discoveries.