Record #:

19774

Author(s):

Litton, Gaston

Abstract:

Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians refers to an 1889 act passed by the general assembly to recognize a group of Cherokees living in the state's western mountains. The article offers a brief historical account for the dissolution of the Cherokee nation and to the official organization of the eastern band and also discusses the federal census records kept for this group. These records include; Henderson Roll of 1835, Mullay Roll of 1848, Siler Roll of 1851, Chapman Roll of 1851, Swetland Roll of 1868-1869, Hester Roll of 1884, Churchill Roll of 1907, Guion Miller and Later Rolls from the early 20th century.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 17 Issue 3, July 1940, p199-231, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Census

Record #:

19775

Author(s):

McPherson, Elizabeth Gregory

Abstract:

This article is the seventh in this series of reprinted letters between North Carolinians and James K. Polk. Material was edited from the manuscript collections of the Library of Congress which in 135 bound volumes of Polk's papers. These documents are reprinted here to demonstrate important themes and issues of the era for the state's citizens. Letters date from December 1836 through September 1847.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 17 Issue 3, July 1940, p249-266 Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849