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Subject Source: Gilcrease Dci Tags

Found in 6473 Collections and/or Records:

Affidavit of Red Bird Sixkiller relating to exchange of property improvements with Henry C. Ross, December 1, 1883

 Item — Folder 41: [Barcode: 188.41]
Identifier: 4026.288
Description

Folder 41

Dates: December 1, 1883
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1975.186, Manuscript Collection: Mary Jane Ross

Affidavit of Rufus M. McWilliams , April 30, 1841

 Item — Folder 762: [Barcode: 187.762]
Identifier: 4026.932-.1
Description Affidavit of Rufus M. McWilliams, Clerk, sworn in Benton County, Arkansas Circuit Court. Referring to theft by Aaron Christie, a Cherokee, of merchandise from store of Thomas Hazen at residence of late John Ridge on Dec. 11, 1839. Affidavit is dated April 22, 1841. It is signed by John B. Dickson, Clerk of Circuit Court for Benton, Arkansas. Swearing to signature of Charles Coats, Justice of Peace. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Object 4026.933...
Dates: April 30, 1841
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Affidavit of Rufus M. McWilliams, April 30, 1841

 Item — Folder 762: [Barcode: 187.762]
Identifier: 4026.933
Description

Piece of paper attached, with wax, to 4026.932-.1. One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 762

Dates: April 30, 1841
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of Sequoyah, given before George Butler, Oonachinsa, and Archibald Campbell, October 17, 1855

 Item — Folder 4: [Barcode: 196.4]
Identifier: 4426.274a-b
Description

Two Photostats of affidavit of Sally Guess, widow of George Guess (Sequoyah), given before George Butler, U.S. Agent, and Oonachinsa and Archibald Campbell, for purpose of obtaining bounty land under Act of March 3, 1855, based on husband's military service in Creek War of 1813-1814. Folder 4

Dates: October 17, 1855
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.194, Manuscript Collection: Sequoyah Papers

Affidavit of Susan McIntosh, July 25, 1856

 Item — Folder 221: [Barcode: 61.221]
Identifier: 4026.1757
Description

Affidavit states that the grandmother of Mary the widow of J. M. Reese, was a servant of Nobble Kenard of the Creek Nation. Nobble Kenard was he father of Jane Kenard. Folder 221

Dates: July 25, 1856
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Affidavit of William Childress , April 22, 1841

 Item — Folder 763: [Barcode: 187.763]
Identifier: 4026.934-.1
Description

Affidavit of William Childress on Christie theft. The affidavit in this file is subscribed and sworn to by Charles Coats, JP whose signature is sworn to by J. B. Dickson same as affidavit dated April 30. Single folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 763

Dates: April 22, 1841
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Affidavit, order to attach property, and subpoena concerning the attachment of property of Martin Buzzard Flopper, August 25, 1873 and November 12, 1873

 Item — Folder 388: [Barcode: 61.388]
Identifier: 4026.1954
Description Affidavit before J. L. McCorkle, Court Clerk, by Henry Lowry who was the administrator of the John Lowery estate. He asked for the attachment of the property of Martin Buzzard Flopper to prevent the property being placed beyond the reach of the civil law. Order from J. L. McCorkle to attach the property of Martin B. Flopper or as much there of as will satisfy the amount of $50.00. Subpoena for Martin Buzzard Flopper to appear in the court of the Canadian District on the first Monday in...
Dates: August 25, 1873 and November 12, 1873
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Affidavit relating to Spoliation losses of Old Field, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 483: [Barcode: 187.483]
Identifier: 4026.1915
Description

Unidentified and incomplete affidavit relating to Spoliation losses of Old Field. Folded sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on four pages. Folder 483

Dates: 1797 - 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.185, Manuscript Collection: John Ross Papers

Affidavit sign by Maj. Thos. Lanigan concerning Drew and Mackey and salines, October 16, 1862

 Item — Folder 321: [Barcode: 61.321]
Identifier: 4026.1849
Description

Affidavit stated that Lanigan sent an agent, under instructions from Maj. General Hindman, into the Cherokee Nation to control and receive the salt made at Drew and Mackey's Saline. Affidavit stated that Drew declined to work on the saline and was paid $400.00 a month. Drew said it was not sufficient but at the same time received the money. Folder 321

Dates: October 16, 1862
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Affidavit, warrant, and jury ruling for Daniel Fields, February 10, 1873, February 13, 1873, and March 20, 1873

 Item — Folder 376: [Barcode: 61.376]
Identifier: 4026.1943-.1
Description Affidavit given by William P. Sheppard stated that Daniel Fields stole a boy horse from him. The horse was worth $75.00 and were stolen on or about the 23rd day of October. The affidavit was signed William P. Sheppard and was given before J. L. McCorkle. 4026.1943.1 was a warrant from J. L. McCorkle for the arrest of Daniel Fields to answer for the charge of stealing the horse. On verso of 4026.1943.1 it stated that the warrant was served by John Q. Hayes on February 12, 1873. Also on verso...
Dates: February 10, 1873, February 13, 1873, and March 20, 1873
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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