Comments on: Chippewa-Munsee Tribal Photograph 1900

By: Marilyn Runnels

Marilyn Runnels — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:24:37 +0000

My great grandmother Ada LaRue was of the Swan Creek MI Chippewa’s she had no known father but has her Grandfathers name. I am wondering is there any way to find out her fathers name have exhausted all my ideas. I sure would love any info anyone has to share.

By: George E Cannon

George E Cannon — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:59:13 +0000

My maternal grandmother was Elizabeth Connolly, daughter of Alex Connolly, a Sac, and Mary Turner, the daughter of William Turner and Pamonquenoque. I will gladly share information with all “cousins”.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sat, 13 Dec 2008 01:43:38 +0000

My aunt is Susan Ellen Gokey-Samuel-Nagdonu. I too would love to hear from anyone who may have information on her.

By: adler nagy

adler nagy — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 07:44:34 +0000

My mothers family name is turner. My great great far back grand father was William Turner wife Mary Turner I have a documents that link me to them along with a couple photographs. I would enjoy meeting anyone of these desendants.please email me nagy_family@hotmail.com

By: Kelly Smythe

Kelly Smythe — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:57:52 +0000

My 5th GGrandmother, Marum Muncie was married to Jonathan Richardson and lived in Overton Co., Tn on the application for the Guion Miller Rolls the gggrandson John B. Richardson # 1430? listed her as having no english name.and being a full blood. My DNA test fro m genetree shows my 5TH grandparen as full blood . I am desperately seeking ancesteral information for me and my children. Thank you for any help. Kelly Smythe

BrokenClaw’s reply:
I have never found any families from the Kansas Munsee who used the surname Muncie or any variation thereof. As a general rule, native American surnames were either arbitrary English names, or derived from the father’s Indian name. It’s quite possible that your Marum had no surname, and that Muncie was used for convenience. The Kansas Munsee had been using surnames since the early 1800s, and I have never come across the name Marum. So I am afraid I can offer no assistance.