Constitutional Cherokees-- Who is Cherokee? Are YOU Cherokee?

[lostindianchick]

Thank you for posting this, it gives me some hope. I know my grandfather's grandmother was Cherokee, she was alive until I was 3 and I remember her. I was very attached to my grandparents and feel I was raised with Cherokee culture identity and values but have not been able to figure out how to get enrollment. I will keep trying to find her name. We called her "Nanny" or Naniel Williams. We were told Trail of Tears stories about our ancestor being 5 years old on the trail and parents killed

[jaevees]

My grandmother's parents were both half cherokee. My grandfather's mom was also half cherokee. We are not sure about my father's side.

[rcmeeksjr]

My grandmother, on my dads side was half Cherokee... Their family was forced to leave the Carolinas when they were just kids... I will have to search the rolls to see if I can find the family name..... thanks for the information on 'youtube'. Reuben Meeks, of Vandalia, Ohio...

[mcelite14]

the roles truly are messed up though they excluded so many who were by blood belonged to the tribe. It's really messed up

[cherokeeghost]

Very informative! 5 stars!

[QueenAceKing]

Also, her birthday was July 20, 1858.... she was called Lizzy... she died at 95yrs. of age.

[QueenAceKing]

I don't know if my great great grandmother was on any scrolls, but I do know that she was full-blooded Cherokee. She married into a white family. Her name was Elizabeth Mercer (maiden) I don't know if that was an adopted name or what...

[nicolehambleton]

@QueenAceKing I know other Mercers who are Cherokee.