My wife is a decedant to the cherokee indians?

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My wife is a decedant to the cherokee indians?

where can we get help to validate her heratage??

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You need to figure what origin of cherokee she is (area of the country). Basically there are two things you can do. 1st you would have to locate birth certificates for you and those that came before you. By now most birth records are public information from the county that the person was born in. 2nd, you would have to find a relative's name in the Dawes Rolls (there are other Native American census rolls, but Dawes has more names). Then you would need to apply for membership with your proof. Have a look at the links below, and good luck. Keep in mind that each tribe may have different qualifications for membership, most require that your ancestor be on the Dawes Rolls.