I can finally make a small contribution to the list, I have copies of Marion Woods and his brother George Woods "Eastern Cherokee applications for a share of funds appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905 and May 28,1906, in favor of the Eastern Cherokees." It is important to note these documents were accompanied by a disclaimer that hundreds of Creeks applied for a share in this fund, they were led to believe they were entitled to a share in this fund by some attorneys and claims agents. In their sworn affidavits these applicants make no claim to being Cherokee, and clearly indicate they are Creeks. Eastern Cherokee Application - rejected as a Creek Case No. 6339 Application of Marion Woods signed Dec 14th 1906 English name: Marion Woods born in Baldwin County Alabama in 1860 Indian name: Weatherford By what right do you claim to share? I claim Indian blood through my mothers father Alexander McG Weatherford. He (Marion) is married to Mary Boatright (sp) He writes his father was John Woods, and his mother Mary Hadley He list his maternal grandparents Alex Weatherford and Jane Hadley under remarks he writes "My mother was an only child" Name all your brothers and sisters: Mary Woods Ellen Woods Leona Woods Jane Woods George Woods Albert Woods Sidney Woods John Woods - dead Margaret Woods The affidavit is signed by S.?. Weatherford and John D Beck each having known him for 10 years. Application for minor children in 1907 lists his children Hattie Woods 25 yr (my great-grandmother) Sam Woods 22 yr Ellen Woods 21 yr Walter 16 yr Alme? and Perlean (twins) 13 Manford Woods 12 Wiley and Ardell (twins) 6 Charley Woods age not readable His brother George also submitted an application No. 3381 on the 6th on Nov 1906 English Name: George Woods Indian name: Weatherford my family Indian name By what right do you claim a share? " I claim my Indian blood through grand father Weatherford. Fathers name: John Woods Indian name: he had none Mothers name: Mary Woods Indian name: Mary Weatherford Maiden name: Mary Weatherford. Paternal grandfather "John Woods was English" Maternal grandfather "Alex Weatherford" He lists brothers and sisters also He is married to Jennie Franklin, she is about 32 yrs old and is also Creek. His children listed are: George Woods 14 yrs old born 1893 Robert Woods 5 yrs old born 1902 The affidavit is signed be J.Z. Miles and Jane Johnson having known George for 20 years and 25 years respectively. I hope this helps, I have learned so much through this list and so appreciate everyones contributions. Yvonne ---------------------------------------------------------------- This message was sent using Illinois State University Webmail.