My husband is of Native American decent (his great-grandfather). How does he go

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My husband is of Native American decent (his great-grandfather). How does he go about getting his card?

Pap's paper's or card has gotten lost over the years and with the drifts in the family, no one seems to know any of the history. We would like to find out how my husband can get information on getting his "card" or whatever it's called to prove his heritage. He is of Cherokee decent. We know that Pap lived on a reservation in Oklahoma at one time before moving to West Virginia. Please give use any information that you can. Thanks!!

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey Kitty,

Dawes Register/Rolls should have him listed. Here are a bunch of sites about Native Americans. You should apply for a new card via Dawes.