"Leaders and Leading Men of the Indian Territory", Vol. I, Choctaws and Chickasaws By H. F. O'Beirne published 1891. page 34 ALFRED A. DUNN, M. D. One of the most promising young professional men in the Indian Territory is Alfred A. Dunn, son of the late William N. Dunn, M. D., Atoka. He was born in 1861 in Choctaw County, Alabama, and was educated at Meridan, Mississippi, graduating in medicine at the University of Louisville, Ky., in March 1887. The subject of this sketch is descendant of the Hyapah-tuk-kallo clan, his mother's name being Yates, while his grandmother was Millie Nail, belonging to one of the most renowned families among the Choctaws. Having graduated, Doctor Dunn spent a short time in Atoka, after which he moved to Thackerville; and finally, in 1888, made his home in the beautiful and rapidly growing town of Purcell, where in partnership with Dr. Steade he is conducting an extensive practice and a well stocked drug store. Dr. Dunn also has several farms, containing one thousand five hundred acres in cultivation which is worked by fifteen renters. His mother, younger brother, and one sister are still residing in Atoka, I. T. ------------ Nalora

Thank you!

Does anyone have information on the marriages below? Marriages in the Choctaw Nation (dates very approximate) Jones, Cornelius - LaFlore, Sophia 1887 Jones, Cornelius - Hayes, W. 1865 Jones, Cornelius - Pickens, Nancy 1874 Jones, Cornelius - Batise, M. 1860 Jones, Ella - Folsom, Jerry 1889 Tammy Dice Jones wjones@texhoma.net

In a message dated 03/28/2000 7:16:36 AM Central Standard Time, SLIMEY_1@webtv.net writes: << http:www.pcuf.fi/~howler/prods/prods.html >> I added the '//' to this web site but it shows music by Don Martini (and other items), has anyone found out where you can purchase the book "Who Was Who Among the Southern Indians a genealogical notebook 1698-1907 pub. 1998. Is writing to him the only way?

I tried to get in touch with Don several years ago and he had no phone. I ended up calling his mother and I had to write him. Doug AhSweet1@aol.com wrote: > In a message dated 03/28/2000 7:16:36 AM Central Standard Time, > SLIMEY_1@webtv.net writes: > > << http:www.pcuf.fi/~howler/prods/prods.html >> > > I added the '//' to this web site but it shows music by Don Martini (and > other items), has anyone found out where you can purchase the book "Who Was > Who Among the Southern Indians a genealogical notebook 1698-1907 pub. 1998. > Is writing to him the only way? > > ==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== > OK Surname Registry - added yours? http://www.rootsweb.com/~oknames/ > Search 4 surnames - http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/search.htm

Thank you very much. It is very hard to figure out what she says. one day it is one thing and the next another. The only things she agrees on are the names. In one place in my notes I have that Albert her grandfather was born in 1810 then in another she said that he died in 1936. She also says that her mother Josephine is suppose to be buried in Petal, Pearl river co, cemetery. and also died in 1936. LOL So I know that she has her dates all messed up. will go to the web page you suggested thank you Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Philips" <dataman@telepath.com> To: <CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 5:05 PM Subject: Re: [CHOCTAW] Re: [cherokeendn] Re: Fwd: TENNESSEE-D Digest V00 #108 > At 04:01 PM 03/29/2000 -0800, Sheila Lawyer wrote: > >My stepmother was born in Petal, pearl co, Miss. and her birth records > >also where burned. We had to get a census record from the 1930s to prove > >that she was born in 1912 . She thinks that she is either Choctaw or > >Chickasaw. Strange all these fires. here is what I have on her. > >grand parents > >Albert Seaborn Davis about 1810 > >Margaret Dell Davis > >both of Hattiesburg, or pearl river co. area as far as i know > >maternal side of family > > Hi Sheila, > I live in Hattiesburg MS. Hattiesburg was founded in the 1890's. Petal is > a suburb. It was founded about the same time. Both are in Forrest County. > There is no Pearl County in MS. There is a Pearl River County 2 counties to > the southwest. Forrest county was created from Perry County in 1906. > Choctaw Indians were the only ones in the area. I think the Chickasaws were > farther east in AL. Forrest county has a good webpage. You can find it at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~msforres/ > > Gene Phillips > > > ==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== > Looking for your Native American Ancestors in > Pushmataha County, Oklahoma? > Have a look -- http://www.rootsweb.com/~okpushma/PushCo.html > >

At 04:01 PM 03/29/2000 -0800, Sheila Lawyer wrote: >My stepmother was born in Petal, pearl co, Miss. and her birth records >also where burned. We had to get a census record from the 1930s to prove >that she was born in 1912 . She thinks that she is either Choctaw or >Chickasaw. Strange all these fires. here is what I have on her. >grand parents >Albert Seaborn Davis about 1810 >Margaret Dell Davis >both of Hattiesburg, or pearl river co. area as far as i know >maternal side of family Hi Sheila, I live in Hattiesburg MS. Hattiesburg was founded in the 1890's. Petal is a suburb. It was founded about the same time. Both are in Forrest County. There is no Pearl County in MS. There is a Pearl River County 2 counties to the southwest. Forrest county was created from Perry County in 1906. Choctaw Indians were the only ones in the area. I think the Chickasaws were farther east in AL. Forrest county has a good webpage. You can find it at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~msforres/ Gene Phillips

Sandi, Here is what I have on my husband's side. Sam Aaron Colbert b. around 1903 Born in Hugo, Ok FAther of Sam Aaron Aaron Colbert wife #1 Tennessee Colbert d. 3-1900 wife #2 Selena Colbert Father of Aaron Colbert Philip Colbert Philip Colbert is on the Chickasaw rolls not Choctaw... From the info that I have They were from Jackson and Blue county for a time but moved to Hugo area and McCurtain co area. Aaron Colbert roll no is 2809 I have Sam Aaron Colbert's roll no. but can't find it right now. Let me know if this makes a connection! Lisa

My stepmother was born in Petal, pearl co, Miss. and her birth records also where burned. We had to get a census record from the 1930s to prove that she was born in 1912 . She thinks that she is either Choctaw or Chickasaw. Strange all these fires. here is what I have on her. grand parents Albert Seaborn Davis about 1810 Margaret Dell Davis both of Hattiesburg, or pearl river co. area as far as i know maternal side of family mother Josephine Davis Beach married Earnest L Cunningham lived in Perry co. miss in 1930 census children Eddie M Cunningham b1912, my stepmother Florence b 1923 Georgia May b 1924 Bobbie May b 1927 My mother has a very poor memory and so it is very hard to get consistent information from her. I would like to get this information for her and for her blood son. sound familier to any one. Sheila ----- Original Message ----- From: <Majorma50@aol.com> To: <cherokeendn@egroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 11:47 AM Subject: [cherokeendn] Re: Fwd: TENNESSEE-D Digest V00 #108 > Kam, not only did that fire in 1920 wipe out Indian genealogy records. There > was another fire in Versailles, Indiana in the courthouse which also wiped > out records. I know because that's where my grandma the Cherokee was born, > and she told me about the fire that wiped out those records also in the early > 1900's. Sherry in Sandusky > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > List Manager - > List owner:Pitter-cherokee@showme.net > http://rosecity.net/cherokee > Cherokee Trails Gift Shop http://go.to/CherokeeTrails > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Special Offer-Earn 300 Points from MyPoints.com for trying @Backup > Get automatic protection and access to your important computer files. > Install today: > http://click.egroups.com/1/2344/0/_/3117/_/954359284/ > > -- Check out your group's private Chat room > -- http://www.egroups.com/ChatPage?listName=cherokeendn&m=1 > > >

Amen to that Gene. I'm ready to get back to information about our families. -----Original Message----- From: Gene Forbes <geneforbes@worldnet.att.net> To: CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com <CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Tuesday, March 28, 2000 11:42 PM Subject: Re: [CHOCTAW] Also offended by the word! >Come on folks...surely we can get over the "being offended" ... after all >these years! Let's get off the high horse and get back to "ye olde family >history" and cut out the jawing.We are all in this together and if "this >and that" continue to offend you, we are all on the wrong page. Surely you >can get back to business and get your hearts off your shoulder. No one will >accomplish anything this way. And you are preaching to the choir! > > > > >==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== >Please support wonderful & FREE genealogy on the internet. Join Rootsweb.com today! >

Rignt on. Eula

No problem. We had a few days of sunny weather in the 60s, but last night it snowed again. Bah hum bug. Jacque ----- Original Message ----- From: Nalora <vashti@theshop.net> To: <CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 2:36 AM Subject: [CHOCTAW] RE: O'Beirne: Wards > Will post them soon, Jacque. I am just resting and gardening. > Nalora > > > > ==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== > OK Surname Registry - added yours? http://www.rootsweb.com/~oknames/ > Search 4 surnames - http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/search.htm >

Will post them soon, Jacque. I am just resting and gardening. Nalora

Hahahah Geneforbes........... Amen brother Nancy

Hello to the list! I also subscribed to this list because of the tremendous knowledge and insight that I have seen here. The Native American portion of my family is through my husbands side. I did not grow up with Oklahoma history or any knowledge of Indian Territory. I have encouraged my children make their own decision about what race to mark on the census and their school forms and they have chosen Native American. I support that decision but also feel that they have a responsibility to understand what that means. We do not live in Oklahoma and they will not learn Native American history in our schools. Your contributors provide a very valuable understanding to the life and times of many Native American families that could not be obtained anywhere else. I have learned facts and terms and resources and how to be "politically correct"! :) You guys should be very proud of the education and understanding you provide. Kudos to all! Barbara Plano, Texas My husband, children and even my elderly mother-in-law are marking Native American on their census this year for the first time! (Someday some genealogist will be confused by that!).

hello :) may i have the biographical info listed under the Dunn names ? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nalora" <vashti@theshop.net> To: <CHOCTAW-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 27, 2000 8:33 AM Subject: [CHOCTAW] O'Beirne Index > I have finished the O'Beirne Index, will be proof-reading and "tweaking" it > today before I post it this evening. It will have a permanent home on my > web page when I get it up and running. > > The following is the "explanation" of the Index that will appear on the web > page: > > --------------- > > A few Notes on this Index: > > The first part of the Index consists of all the main > entries or biographies in the book, the order of which > is determined by the original 1891 Index. It is "imperfectly > alphabetical". I have extracted the most obvious > genealogical facts from each entry, and they appear > under each entry. I do not vouch for the accuracy of > the information, I transcribe it as it appeared in the > book, and I will not change my index, so please do not > write to me to correct an 1891 book. > > The second part of the Index are names appearing in the > various entries and the page number they appear on in the > book. These entries are for the most part MERELY mentions > and do not contain biographical information. > > Please note that if you are searching for the names Folsom > and LeFlore, you should also search for Fulsom and La Flore, > as O'Beirne spells the Leflore name La Flore and the Folsom > names appear as Fulsom in some parts. > > Full transcriptions of the biographical entries available on request. > > -------------------- > Nalora > > > > ==== CHOCTAW Mailing List ==== > OK Surname Registry - added yours? http://www.rootsweb.com/~oknames/ > Search 4 surnames - http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/search.htm > > >

Slimey: Right on! Sandi :)

Dear Slimey... Am I African American? I am English, Scottish, Chickasaw Indian, thats my dads side... my moms people WE BELEIVE came from a group of People referred to as Melugeon, which can be a mixture of native american, portuguese and African American sometimes!!I have no idea!!!! Whatever I am, I accept it. I have alot of very close friends that are African American, but not wholly, since a couple of them have g-grandfathers who they know were white of some kind. We laugh since they think they maybe part white and I may be part black! I identify more with my N/A side. My girfriends say "She doesnt know she isnt black" I do have a girfriend who is NA and African American. The thing is the African Americans went to live with the NA's, and some were on the trail of tears.We have alot in common with them, in alot of ways... God Bless Nancy "not sure who I am somedays"

Lisa: AMEN! And, since your married name is COLBERT, we might be related. Sandi :)

In a message dated 3/28/00 5:56:34 PM, TNanciten@aol.com writes: << >> Nancy: AMEN! Sandi :)