TRoberts: I read your posting on the Indian Roots list. I have a book entitled, History of Indian Territory, that is 98 years old. It is a genealogical biographical type book. I noticed the VANN surname in this book. Although this is no relation to my lines, I'm just trying to help others with this fabulous book. Here's what the bio states. Enjoy! Joni Valley Stockinger JLVSTOCK@aol.com History of Indian Territory, Lewis Publishing Co. 1901 page 288 with a picture of D.W. Vann DANIEL WEBSTER VANN A prominent and progressive citizen of Pryor Creek, Indian Territory, is Daniel Webster Van, the subject of this sketch. Mr. Vann was born in the Cherokee nation, Indian Territory, October 12, 1845, and was the son of James and Elizabeth (Eaton) Vann, both of whom are deceased. His early education was acquired at the public schools of the nation. When he was sixteen years old he enlisted in Company D, First Cherokee Cavalry, commanded by Colonel J. Bell, and at the close of the war had been promoted to the position of sergeant. He participated in the battles of Elkhorn, Newtona (Missori) Elk Creek, Cabin Creek and numerous lesser engagements. After the war he returned to the Cherokee nation and engaged in farming and the raising of stock, near Pryor Creek, in which business he is still engaged. He owns about five hundred acres of land and has adopted modern scientific ideas, crossing his stock with Hereford blood. Mr. Vann has been successful in his ventures and is evidently a good representative of this section. In 1868 Mr. Vann was married to Miss Tookah Riley, but her death followed shortly after. October 6, 1870, he married Miss Clerinda Rowe, the daughter of Judge David Rowe, of the Saline district. Nine interesting children have been born to Mr. and Mrs. Vann: Jennie C., deceased October 1, 1871 Joseph R. who died June 1, 1874 Maggie E. who died November 10, 1877 Ada born December 7, 1879 David W., Jr. August 24, 1883 Clerinda A. January 24, 1886 William C. August 22, 1888 Jesse C. (deceased) born February 13, 1891 Emina E. born April 6, 1892 Mr. Vann has lived at his present residence for thirty years. He erected the Methodist church, where he is a consistent member, and the schoolhouse of his district. For ten years Mr. Vann was a member of the national council of the Cherokee nation and three times has been called upon to become a member of the committee for revising the rolls. Socially he is a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the A.H.T.A. In politics he is a Democrat. Mr. Vann has the esteem of a large circle of friends.