Genealogy Research
Assists individuals who have discovered ancestry information from the Dawes Commission Rolls in verifying their lineage for Tribal Membership.
Eligibility
- Open for any individual to request genealogy assistance in reference to connecting ancestral lineage to a Choctaw on the final Dawes Rolls.
How to Apply
Applicants must provide a family pedigree chart with the names of ancestors, including information such as birth, marriage, and death information, for complete verification. This can be completed by reviewing the attached brochures, watching the helpful videos, researching the online Dawes Rolls, and completing the downloadable, printer-friendly family pedigree chart. Once the pedigree chart is completed, the chart can be sent to the Choctaw Nation Genealogy Program.
How-To Video Series
Step-by-step instructions on how to begin. It’s as easy as starting with name and date of birth. Follow along with these instructions to get started on the discovery of family ancestors.
Learn how to use online records and documents for a family tree. Exploring records such as marriage licenses, federal census records, and military cards to see why those records matter in family research.
Wondering whether Native American ancestors may have registered on the Dawes Commission Rolls and if possibly becoming tribal members of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma? This video shows step-by-step instructions.
Genealogy Assistance Request
The Choctaw Nation Genealogy Department provides ancestry information from the Dawes Roll to assist individuals in verifying lineage for CDIB applications and family histories. Applications for the Dawes Roll were accepted between 1898 and 1906 from tribal members living within tribal territory in what today is southeastern Oklahoma. You must be a descendant of someone enrolled with a blood quantum by the Dawes Commission to prove tribal heritage.
Additional Information
Applications for the Dawes Rolls were accepted between 1898 and 1906 from tribal members residing within the tribal territory, which is now southeastern Oklahoma. Applicant must be a descendant of someone enrolled with a blood quantum by the Dawes Commission to provide tribal heritage.
A family pedigree chart is available through many online genealogical websites to document ancestor information. Additional resources are provided, including program brochures that are also helpful in learning how to create a family pedigree chart.
The Genealogy Department advises where to look for records with information needed to search the Dawes Roll.
