Many American Indians were listed in censuses in the 1800s as "negro" or "colored" etc. Don't overlook those entries... -------------- Original message -------------- From: "gc-gateway@rootsweb.com" <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: krisbarker01 > Surnames: Barker > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.chenan > go/1268/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > My great great grandfather on my dads side was born in 1872 and died in 1939, > all census records state that he and his parents were born in New York State. > Yet he only exists in the census 1900-1930, i am having trouble locating him > before 1900. His Name was Charles J Barker February 27, 1872-1939. He was the > last full blood native american in my family tree, I dont know what tribe he > came from, any information would be helpful and appreciated > > 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. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > NYCHENAN-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in > the subject and the body of the message