The choice of race on the census was left to chance, mainly the census taker's opinion, not necessarily the proper choice. Often, Native Americans were listed as mulatto on the census record, to distinguish them from white. The circumstances of the the grant would be of interest to me, as this sounds very unusual for the government to grant land to Native Americans in VA or KY. Please keep us posted with your findings. Jl -----Original Message----- From: Sabromav@aol.com [mailto:Sabromav@aol.com] Sent: Monday, September 20, 2004 5:50 AM To: KENTUCKIANA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [KENTUCKIANA-L] Indian tribes locations - question A little more information might be helpful here--For instance: What date (approximate) was he granted the land? Or-- generally speaking--- when did he live in that area? Sherri In a message dated 9/19/2004 11:06:50 AM Eastern Daylight Time, VandA121@aol.com writes: I don't know whether this is the correct "List" for asking this question, but if not, perhaps someone will direct me where I may post my query. My granddaughter who is finally interested in her heritage had a great-grandfather who was a full blood Indian who was granted government land and lived in Boyle county Kentucky...Danville, I *think*. We would like to know which tribe or tribes (or whatever the proper name) were given land grants in that particular area. I found some of her ancestors on the census and they were listed variously as mulatto, white, black. She apparently is tri-racial (she is beautiful). Our family is white. Thanks for any information anyone may provide. Virgene in northwest Indiana