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:
- Over 78 pages of records available at the Genealogical Society of Utah and elsewhere
- Index to 1900 federal census listing tribes and locality in 29 states.
- Survey of records from over 200 museums, associations, libraries, etc.
- Other records, such as religious records relating to native Americans
The book’s introduction provides suggestions for researching these records, including getting past errors made in records and censuses. One recommendation is to follow a family through multiple censuses to help identify and account for errors. Also, the introduction explains what CDIB is. In short, CDIB is a Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood. These can be obtained through the Central Office of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Typically, at least one quarter degree of Indian Blood is necessary to receive a certificate.
The author, E. Kay Kirkham, provides a diverse listing of resources to help any researcher to begin identifying their Native American ancestors. By pulling and indexing a large variety of records, this book helps researchers begin to put together the puzzle of their native ancestral past. See below for a full list of contents.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgement
Introduction, use of records, etc.
Chapter I A selected list of museums, associations, etc. that have information about Native Americans
Chapter II General Information for the National Archives, its branches, the Genealogical Society of Utah and elsewhere
Chapter III A compiled index to the Federal Census of 1900
Chapter IV Religious denominations and the Native American
Chapter V Canadian bands, general information, etc.
Chapter VI A Brief Analysis of Some of the Major Indian Records
Appendices:
A – A listing of representative Native American records as found in agencies and archives
B – Vital records information for the Native American
C – Bureau of Indian Affairs area offices, agencies, etc.
D – Do you want your CDIB?
E – Chart for calculating degree of blood
F – Native American family record chart
G – Native American pedigree chart
H – Facsimile copies of some Native American records
I – Additional references to books about tribes, etc.
J – Records relating to the enrollment of Eastern Cherokee
Index
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