Isn't this where the black Dutch theory comes into play? They were mistreated at Indians so it was better to be white or Black dutch. Is this correct? I am finding the same problem. As far as i can tell my grandmother, amanda R. stanneart md Oliver thornton 1/1/1901. She was at least 1/2 ( but what tribe) and she always put white. Never talked about life before marrying or any relatives. Her family bible starts only with their marriage and their kids. Let me know? thanks, Jo Ann LGut800427@aol.com wrote: > > I have a question. Why would a woman who married a full blood Chickasaw (on > Dawes Roll) still say she was white if indeed she WAS Indian? I have cousins > who are determined that our great grandmother was full blood Cherokee(like > 80% of the US population), but wasn't on the rolls due to pride or whatever. > However, her daughter married a Chickasaw and still listed herself as white. > Their children are on the Dawes roll as 1/2 blood. Thanks, Leona