Hello all, I am new to this list and just starting to search on the Choctaw line. I am having to go by some sketchy family traditions so forgive my lack of information at this point. Lurrainie HAWKINS was born in Alabama and died in 1920 in Ardmore, Carter, OK. She married James J. DE ARMAN. They had at least one child: Mollie Lela DE ARMAN was born 16 Aug 1894 in Lubbock, Lubbock, TX. She married Riah H. RODGERS on 7 Jul 1907 and she died on 7 Jan 1951 in Fresno, Fresno, CA. I was told that Lurrainie HAWKINS was the descendant of a Choctaw Chief and that the family had come across the Trail of Tears. Someone said the name HAWKINS could have been HARKINS. I would be very grateful if anyone has any information. Kathleen in Washington