Sue Bumerts wrote: > Where would I look to find the census for the Ft. Gibson area around 1880. > Looking for the Harrison BARKER family-listed as Freedman-Cherokee on the > DAWES Rolls. Sue-- There was no "federal census", if that's what you are looking for, because this was not in the United States at that time. What you will find is an 1880 Cherokee Roll and it lists the Cherokee citizens and Freedman (no non-citizens, unless married to a citizen). If you live in this area, the 1880 Cherokee Roll should be available through the Oklahoma Archives, The Ballanger Room at the NSU Library, Tahlequah, and I'm sure the Muskogee Library would have it. If you don't live here, then try the nearest LDS library -- they can order it. Best of luck jc