Cherokee indian?

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Cherokee indian?

My grandfather recently past away, and his father who he never met was a cherokee indian cheif i do belive. we have no record of our heratige, even papers stateing we are infact cherokee, is there any way i can find that information?

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hey dk_class2...,

Here are some really good web sites. Some specialize in Cherokee. Dawes Roles is where you could find out if your Grandfather was on the roles, then all you have to do is get records showing your relationship (Birth, Marriage, Death, etc.)