My grandmother repeatedly told me that her grandmother was a ‘full blood’ Cherokee... Her family came to MO from Tennessee.. However, unless one was ‘registered’ at that time, one cannot claim Cherokee blood. My father looked enough to be Will Rogers son, talked just like Rogers talked as well. however, this woman was NOT registered. I got an ear full when I called the OK Cherokee nation regarding ancestry... I was not looking for the ‘benefits’ but ancestry. IF Warren’s ancestors were NOT registered then she has NO claim to the Cherokee blood.
Tell me a little more about the earful?
My dad was Cherokee. I actually have copies of the roll call with his mom and dad’s family. But his family chose to live like Americans instead of living on tribal lands. I’m not registered as you say I should be, but unlike Warren, I can prove my roots.
Same thing happened to my wife’s kin. Her ancestors did not register and get on the Indian Roles as back then many were ashamed to be part Cherokee.
When the government started doling out money to those on the roles, all of a sudden there was a rush of “Indians” flushed out of the woodwork.
I go to church with blond haired bearded people who have Cherokee license plates on their vehicles. Put a horned helmet on their heads and they would pass for VIKINGS.