Comments on: Contact Me

By: BrokenClaw

BrokenClaw — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:35:20 +0000

Jennifer, unfortunately, clan affiliation was not recorded on the tribal censuses. As far as I know, the only time that a family’s clan is documented is when someone reports their own family history, or includes it in an obituary or on a gravestone. In other words, it’s just one of those things that people “know”.

However, in 1880, James Dorsey wrote a partial census of the Otoe-Missouria in Nebraska and included clan affiliations on that report. I can tell you that Sam Ely is recorded there in the following manner:
“Tu(Mo) Hau-we-no-we… Two Days… Sam Ely… stepson of Mun-che-han-che”.
What that means is that Sam Ely was Bear Clan (Tunapi) of the Missouria, and his Indian name, more commonly spelled How-a-no-wa, means Two Days.

Adding to the confusion is that there was another person, Louis Ely, of similar age, but I have not been able to discern how or if he was related to Sam Ely. It’s possible that the Louis Ely family is Owl clan, but I have no documentation of that either way.

Hope that helps.

By: jennifer Gammill

jennifer Gammill — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:33:12 +0000

Great work with the site! Lots of information. Last July /09 my family- Ely- (descdendants of Sam and Mary ) attended the encampment for the first time in 30yrs. The one question we were ask alot was, “What clan are you?”. Well I have no clue. We were told many things growing up. One lady did tell me the Elys were and have always been Owls. Do you know if this is true and is there anyway to recearch it? most of the Items do not list the clan information. Thank you.

By: Gene DeLaney

Gene DeLaney — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:54:47 +0000

I just found your site today and very excited with what little I have read so far. My brother and I are wanting to identify our family history on our father’s side. In the early 80’s my father found his biological mother and sisters. He was put up for adoption when he was four and is 71 now. Their story made the Oklahomian newspaper when they reunited. He told me his mother and father was both Cherokee Indian, which is how I found your site through goggle under ‘Am I part Cherokee’ . I did find the uncle my dad claims is his, Tom Hand, on the Cherokees by Blood rolls. His roll number is 19173. But here is what prompted to write you. Where do I go now to prove indeed this is my father’s uncle or great-uncle more likely? This question might be premature since I have not read your full website but any assistance would be greatly appreciated, Sincerely Gene

By: SSJ

SSJ — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:43:55 +0000

I wanted to thank you for all the hard work you have put into this. It is astounding and full of information. I’ve been able to track father’s family as far back as great-great-grandparents with very little effort. Again, thank you!

By: blackwolf

blackwolf — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 14:19:40 +0000

i’m am from the munsee band of delaware indians my great granfather was chief of muncey of the thames(willis henry logan) and my great grandmother was mary white and that is all i know ,can you help me find more history on my family

By: Ginger Chandler

Ginger Chandler — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 20:22:40 +0000

I’am looking for information on my great-grandmother. Mary Magoon she was born 1870 and died 1948. She was Chippewa, and I think part of the franklin tribe, but did not move , she stayed in Michigan. Her tribe traveled to Canada in summer and in Michigan in the winters. All I am able to find is her name on a 1920 Census, at which time she settled in Muskagan Michigan shortly after that all her children ( my grandmother too!) Were taken away by government and but on work farm. I know were her grave is. This short statement is all I know. Any information would be greatly wecomed. Thank you!!

By: Dawn Briner

Dawn Briner — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:45:17 +0000

I just want to thank you for posting my grandson’s obituary to your website. My daughter(in-law) called me this morning to tell me about it. She was very pleased the someone would notice her son this way.

I went to the page that she directed me to and I too was very pleased with the information and the layout. I don’t know who you are, but I am happy to know that someone out there is paying attention. Thanks again.

By: carla melton

carla melton — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 08:38:25 +0000

Hello! I really appreciate your website. Do you know where William Hurr, Ottawa, is buried?

By: Edward Finley

Edward Finley — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:53:26 +0000

Hello. Iam trying to find the link between my family and the Cherokee Nation.
Myself and my two daughters visited the reservation in 2005. At that time I began
to become inthrawlled in finding out which Finley married into the nation, or
who was the Indian madden who married a Finley. Thank you so very much.

May your search be as great and mighty as the eagle that soars in the wind, and as fast as the mightyest river that flows like the blood of our forefathers.

By: Renee L. Waring

Renee L. Waring — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:01:37 +0000

Looking for those interested in a Susquehannock Fire Ring or Powwow for the descendants. It’s time we are recognized and stories were shared. It’s time we came out of the shadows and proudly proclaimed “Here we are, we have never been lost or all killed off” as the white would have others believe. If you are interested in such an event please send me a note so I have a hard signed record to show to financial backers for the event.

Renee L. Waring aka Renee My Frande
PO Box 33
Manchester, PA 17345
Reneelwaring@aol.com