This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: CelesteHolly51 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.lawson/6860.1.1.1.1.1.1.2.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I guess you have not been following this thread as the Cherokee were in that area of Southwestern VA until 1761 when they sold that area to the British by treaty, and some moved south into NC then. Some stayed and settled; this has been known by the people of that area for generations. This info is included in some of the local museums and hist societies as well as in history passed down through families. The first Hooker to have land deed in that area was Robert Hooker (Sr) 1746. His probable son b c 1730 was Robin/Robert (Jr) Hooker - his sons b in the 1750s and 1760s and their descendants all knew their ancestors as Cherokee. There was a bit of difference as to whether Robin was full-blood or 1/2 Cherokee but due to unusual haplo of the descendants we know it did come through the male side of the family. Also, the Q1a3 haplo that these PCVA Hookers today have is also found in present day Cherokee populations. The descendants of many PCVA families (and that immediate area) all had Cherokee ancestors - some on the female side and some, like the Hookers, on the male side, as well. Not only did the Hookers get Cherokee heritage from their male side many married into other families with Cherokee ancestors. Celeste Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.