Genealogy

[wondergirl9847]

I've found out that some of my ancestors came from North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Oklahoma. I have some birth dates now and I am like, "Woah, born in 1795?!" LOL

Looks like there are lots of subscription genealogy sites, but who wants to pay? LOL

[Nixxxed]

Originally Posted by wondergirl9847

I've found out that some of my ancestors came from North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Oklahoma. I have some birth dates now and I am like, "Woah, born in 1795?!" LOL

Looks like there are lots of subscription genealogy sites, but who wants to pay? LOL

If you ever get a chance to visit the area, I encourage you to do so. There is a large Cherokee/Native American museum in N. Carolina, really close to the Tenn border. It's a truly wonderful place -- extensive history and artifact displays, as well as a large community keeping alive the Cherokee traditions, arts & crafts, and even some aspects of their religious beliefs.

My family went there several times before we moved to Texas, and I'll never forget it, especially some of the ceremonies and dances they recreate.

[Nixxxed]

Here are some links (in case you haven't run across them yet):

North Carolina Cherokee Reservation: http://www.cherokee-nc.com/

Cherokee Geneaology: http://www.rootsweb.com/~ncqualla/

This is the first time I've run across this particular geneaology page, and I'm heartbroken to find out I'm not eligible to enroll with the tribe. I'm sure my parents never thought about it. And if I had known I only had a year after turning 18 to do it for myself, I would have. Oh well...