John Drew Manuscript Collection
Found in 1431 Collections and/or Records:
Card with handwritten notations describing flowers, 1870s
Emma Drew's name was also written on the card. Folder 398
Census returns for districts in the Cherokee Nation, late 19th century - early 20th century
Census returns list districts and members of each district. Also give list of number of voters, senators, and councilors. Bottom of page states the judges and sheriffs for the four circuits in the Cherokee Nation. Folder 601
Certificate by Judge John S. Vann of marriage of G. W. Williams and Nancy Rattlingourd and a request for a marriage license to be granted, November 29, 1869
John S. Vann was a white man and Nancy Ratlingourd was a Native American woman. The request to grant a marriage license affirmed William's character and was signed by seven men. Folder 355
Certificate by S.C. Stambaugh that Thomas Wilson has acted as interpreter in investigation of Cherokee claims and was hired by John Drew, February 25, 1842
Note certifying that Thomas Wilson served as interpreter in the investigation of Cherokee claims signed my S.C. Stambaugh and note signed my John drew authorizing payment of twenty-seven and a half dollars. Folder 43
Certificate of appointment and installation of J. L. McCorkle as Clerk of Circuit Court for the Canadian District, November 30, 1867
Certificate was signed by I. N. Daniel. Folder 343
Certificate of confirmation for Emma Robinson, May 9, 1897
There are two certificates in the folder. 5176.203b was for Emma's confirmation. This certificate states that Emma T. Robinson listed as name and confirmation date of May 9, 1897. Foreman is written in pencil on verso. Emma Robinson is probably Emma McCorkle's daughter from her first marriage to W. G. Robinson. Emma would be about 11 years old. Folder 572
Certificate of first holy communion for Emma Robinson, May 9, 1897
There are two certificates in the folder. 5176.203a was for Emma's first holy communion. This certificate states that Emma L. Robinson received the first holy communion in the Church of The Immaculate Conception on May 9, 1897. Foreman is written in pencil on verso. Emma Robinson is probably Emma McCorkle's daughter from her first marriage to W. G. Robinson. Emma would be about 11 years old. Folder 572
Certificate stating that Sawney guarded a prisoner, 1812 - 1916
Certificate stating that Sawney guarded Thomas, who was charged with murder and acquitted, for three days in the Delaware District of the Cherokee Nation. Certificate is marked counterfeit and signed by G. W. Gunter and Jason McIntosh. Folder 136
Certificate stating that Thomas Davis guarded a prisoner, 1812 - 1916
Certificate stating that Thomas Davis guarded Adam, who was charged with theft and acquitted, for four days in the Delaware District of the Cherokee Nation. Certificate is marked counterfeit and signed by G. W. Gunter and Jason McIntosh. Folder 136
Certificate stating that Thomas Davis guarded a prisoner, 1812 - 1916
Certificate stating that Thomas Davis guarded Samuel, who was charged with theft, for one day in the Delaware District of the Cherokee Nation. Certificate is marked counterfeit and signed by G. W. Gunter and Jason McIntosh. Folder 136