Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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• Chief Pushmataha from Cathy J. 2 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on June 5, 2011

  Hi, I’m looking for information on the descendants of Chief Pushmataha’s son George Washington (Redmond) who was born in Alabama and moved to Mississippi. Is there an official documented family tree out there tracing this line? Did his descendants go to Oklahoma? any information is appreciated.

• Nail family and Choctaw Indians from Alice Courtney. 10 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on June 4, 2011

  My daughter’s great grandmother was Mattie L. Nail,born 1880 in Fannin Co., Texas, married to James Hardy (Hard) Courtney. Mattie’s father was Mathew C. Nail, born 13 Jun 1841 in Arkansas City, Benton Co., Arkansas. Her mother, Mary Jane Chandler, was born Apr 1842 in Cherokee, GA. Her grandfather, Matthew…

• Any Talley's, Tally's or O'Talleys in the South or in Choctaw Nation? from Judy Mitchell. 20 comments, most recently from Terry on June 3, 2011

  Help…I’ve been unable to get much info on my Choctaw family. My Great, Great Grandmother was a Choctaw (maiden name unknown) and married to an Irishman (our Talley family name was once O’Talley). I’d been told I have some kin in the Appalachians. My grandmother was born in Arkansas and…

• bohannon, walden choctaw history from Sandy Witbeck. 2 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on June 3, 2011

  Hi, I am looking for the decendants of Ezekiel Kensworthy Walden born 5/10/1854 Howard Co. Arkansas or William Henry Bohannon born 1/21/1850 born kemper co. Mississippi My history shows a Lewis Walden born 7/1901 Indian Territory, Choctaw Naion Oklahoma who married Indiana Clay? Other family members moved back to the…

• Anderson,Matlock,corp from penny. 4 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on June 3, 2011

  Sorry about that.my grand mothers maden name was Matlock,her mothers name was Elizabeth Anderson,my fathers name was Corp.my GM was born in ark,or ok.In 1888 0r 1899 she died in 1966 in Longview,Tex,at the time of her death she was married to C.V. Goodwin they lived in Dallas Tex,St called…

• Matlock and Corp from penny. 2 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on June 2, 2011

  I have looked for about a year,and nothing I found some things like,my grandmother was born (may be) in 1888 or 1899.her name was ALICE EDITH MATLOCK.Her mothers name was Elizebith Anderson.Fathers Name unknown.I was told she was Cherokee but my step mother died.was told she was not .Have one…

• Mary Poe, John B. Long, Benjamin Frankilin Long from Nick Mason. 2 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 31, 2011

  While growing up, my Mother in-law was always told that she was Choctaw. Her mother was in an accident and was unable to talk very well for most of her life. Therefore, communication about her heritage wasn’t passed along very well. From the information that we have we believe that…

• how much percent from samantha. 7 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 31, 2011

  How much percent Choctaw would i have to be, to become a part of the Choctaw tribe?

• Maggie Hall from Farris Baker. 3 comments, most recently from Terry on May 31, 2011

  I am looking for information about Maggie Hall and her family. Maggie was married to Edwin M Gaines and her father was SC Hall. She lived 1879 to 1901. Dying a young woman, not much is known about her.

• CHOCTAW HERITAGE from UNEGA LEOTIE. 3 comments, most recently from Terry on May 31, 2011

  Hi my last name is Honea and I looked on the Armstrong Rolls and found Ichahonea. I was told that my father’s side of the family was Choctaw. My grandparents are Honea, Brashear, Owens and Gurley. My mother’s side is Ratliff, Pelt or Van Pelt, Riley and Snow. I have…

• Cheif Victor Locke Jr. from Steve Locke. 2 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 30, 2011

  I am hoping that someone can give me some information to the decendents of Victor Locke Jr. I think this may be my grand father. I am attaching a photo of my self.

• Looking for the parents of Hugh McCoy Ledbetter and Zella May Miller from Dick Zylstra. 5 comments, most recently from Dick Zylstra on May 28, 2011

  My late Grandpa said that we were descendents of the Choctaw Nation and I am hoping to find that her was correct. I have not been able to find the info that i need in his parents or grandparents I know his parents were Hugh McCoy Ledbetter and Zella May…

• Serching for Relatives from Bradley Wayne Evans. 4 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 27, 2011

  I was born January 19 1959. McAlester, OK. I was adopted approx. two weeks later. I was told that my father and mother were married, lived in Pittsburg County, father was a welder, I was the seventh child of this coulpe. Please send information if any is available.

• Looking for Great great grandfather from John McMickle. 3 comments, most recently from Terry on May 26, 2011

  I would like to know where the Su-Quak-Natch-Ah clan was located pre-removal. Family lore has it that my great Grandfather ws native american, his name Was John Henry Johnson, and he was born in January 1848 in Alabama. I have no idea what his fathers name would be, family lore…

• family history from Carole Diamond Veling. 9 comments, most recently from Terry on May 26, 2011

  My grandmother was full blooded choctaw stolen off the reservation by my grandfather Granville Trotter and lived in Chicago where she helped raise me. Her tribal name was Princess rain in the face and her mame in Chicago was Martha Trotter she was born around the turn of the century….

• family from Meshelle Benson. 4 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 25, 2011

  I am researching my family for my mom. I was told my Great Grandmother was Choctaw. Her name was Thirsie Ratliff. Her parents were Carney and E* Ratliff. I have information on her father however no info on her mother. My Great Grandmother also had a brother named Jay. I…

• Family info from Doyal Akers. 3 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 24, 2011

  My name is Doyal Akers and i’m looking for info on my great-grt grandfather atchison hickman’s(sp:ella hatfield ) family he was the father of my great grandmother ardella hickman (sp:charlie kiefer ).i’m pretty sure he was born around howe,ok early to mid 1800’s.any info would be helpful

• great great grandmother from Mary Frances Bingham-McGee. 5 comments, most recently from Terry on May 24, 2011

  I have always been told that my great great grandmother was full blooded Choctaw she was born Jan 30, 1937 in Georgia she married my great great grandfather William Wesley Parker my aunt and I have found a record of her in the Dancing Rabbit genealogy record but does not…

• looking for my sister and brother from eddie prado. 3 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 24, 2011

  SEEKING SIBLINGS I am seeking my half-brother & half-sister. Their names are Kenneth & Nioka. Their mother is Gladlys Helen Ivie-Prado, whose last known residence is Las Vegas, NV; their grandparents are Ben Ivie & Delila Lucinda Bell; their aunts are Eva Perkins (last known residence is Bakersfield, CA) &…

• Sarah/Sally Moser from Linda Vermillion. 2 comments, most recently from suzanne hamlet shatto on May 23, 2011

  I am trying to find out if my great grandmother might have been Choctaw. I haven’t been able to figure out how to do the research of the roll numbers. If anyone has guidance I would greatly appreciate it.