Besides attending the play Nanyehi - Beloved Woman of the Cherokee as posted below. I had the opportunity to eat lunch and then attend the play with David Hampton and 5 other descendants of Nancy Ward, who had come from Oklahoma, Texas, and Florida. It was wonderful to meet and be with them. There were 11 descendants at the play. Before the play started, we had the honor of standing and being introduced by Becky Hobbs. David is one of the foremost Cherokee researchers in the country and has been very kind and helpful in my attempts at research. His book Cherokee Mixed Bloods has been invaluable to me. It was a real honor to be with David and the other Nancy Ward descendants.
As I mentioned in other posts, I knew I was part Cherokee and my Mother was born in Indian Territory in Oklahoma, but I had no idea (nor did she, I'm sure) that I was descended from Nancy Ward and other famous Cherokee. I am extremely delighted to have found out through my research. |
An additive foray for stories, pictures and information about the ancestry and descendants of the James Family. Remember to wear your helmet, drink plenty of fluids, and enjoy yourself. The research on this blog and on Ancestry.com is for me, my children, my grandchildren, future generations and anyone else who is interested. The family unit is the most important organization in time and eternity.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Another Privilege I Had On April 14
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I am a Descendants of Nancy Ward. Though George W. Roach, his father was James Harriso0n Roach, married Margaret {Pasty} Bryant. I have the books Descendants of Nancy Ward, and Cherokee Old Settlers.
ReplyDeleteI am descendant from Betsy ward .Nancy wards daughter.need help getting cdib card.also would like more info on my family tree
ReplyDeleteDear sir, I, too, am a direct descendant of Nancy Ward. My mother, aunt & cousin all have the certificate like the one you have pictured above. I would love to order a decendancy certificate with my name on it but can't figure out how to do so. I have my Mother's birth certificate I can send showing our relationship or, will the issuers have her name (and my other family members) in their records and will see that, I'm my mother's daughter, and therefore, continue the lineage to Nancy Ward? I've tried attaching a photo of a family member's Nancy Ward certificate but this field won't allow me to insert it to show you that we are direct decendants. My mother & aunt have passed away so I can't ask them -- my cousin says she doesn't know how she got hers because her Mom (my aunt) ordered it for her. Thanks for any advice you can give me. Anxiously awaiting your response.
ReplyDeleteIf you have any questions or concerns, please email me at topekawrights@aol.com - ellis
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