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Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Census returns for districts in the Cherokee Nation, late 19th century - early 20th century

 Item — Folder 601: [Barcode: 61.601]
Identifier: 4026.3414
Description

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

Dates: late 19th century - early 20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

Handwritten list of "Old Settlers" names, mid-19th century - mid-20th century

 Item — Box 3, Folder: 66
Identifier: 4026.5283
Description

Handwritten list of the names of 119 (actually 120) "Old Settler" Treaty Party members from the Delaware, Going Snake, and Flint Districts. Signed by David and Ellis McDaniel of Going Snake District. Folder 66

Dates: mid-19th century - mid-20th century
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.39, Cherokee Papers

Letter from Delaware District Sheriff, Percy Wyly, to Judge Benge, February 2, 1891

 Item — Folder 24: [Barcode: 17.24]
Identifier: 4026.5473
Description

Letter from Delaware District Sheriff, Percy Wyly, to Judge Benge requesting the Grand and Civil Jury list any information on the third party progress in coming elections. Folder 24

Dates: February 2, 1891
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.15, Manuscript Collection: George W. Benge

Letter from Percy Wyly, Sheriff, Delaware District of the Cherokee Nation, to Benge, August 15, 1890

 Item — Folder 10: [Barcode: 17.10]
Identifier: 4026.5462
Description

Letter from Percy Wyly, Sheriff, Delaware District of the Cherokee Nation, to Benge, concerning two Cherokees under arrest and wanting the case to be held early. Folder 10

Dates: August 15, 1890
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.15, Manuscript Collection: George W. Benge

List of District Judges, 1797 - 1897

 Item — Folder 1380: [Barcode: 187.1380]
Identifier: 4026.3048
Description

List of District Judges (Starr 192 - 284-286 shows some as early as 1843). One sheet of paper with handwritten text in ink on recto. Folder 1380

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

Manuscript Collection: George W. Benge

 Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.15
Collection Overview Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: These papers concern the circuit court of which G.W. Benge was judge at the time. There are letters and "House Bills" regarding the sale of land in the Cherokee Outlet - especially some dealing with E.D. Chadwick and R.T. Wilson. One document, an amendment to House Bill No. 10,002, relates to the "Old Settlers or Western Cherokees Fund." There is one petition asking that the town of Catoosa be incorporated. Most of the items...
Dates: 1885-1919
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: George W. Benge

Manuscript Collection: John W. Swain

 Collection
Identifier: MC.1954.202
Collection Overview

Collection summary derived from "Guidebook to Manuscripts", 1969: This collection of papers contains a declaration of citizenship to John W. Swain in the Cherokee Nation (1882), a letter signed by D.W. Bushyhead, Principal Chief of the Cherokees, a letter to Rebecca Swain from Senator Robert Owen, letters regarding family matters, a divorce decree, bills of sale, etc.

Dates: 1857-1911
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / Manuscript Collection: John W. Swain

Receipt issued from J. Hastings Clerk for Delaware District Cherokee Nation to R. M. Swain, July 5, 1897

 Item — Folder 8: [Barcode: 204.8]
Identifier: 5126.248
Description

Receipt for $300 issued to R.M. Swain by J. (illegible) Hastings, Clerk Delaware District C.N. permitting A.J. Sweeps 6 months farming. Folder 8

Dates: July 5, 1897
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.202, Manuscript Collection: John W. Swain

Report to Cherokee Agent James McKissick from Superintendent James M. Payne concerning public schools in Cherokee Nation, August 7, 1847

 Item — Folder 103: [Barcode: 61.103]
Identifier: 4026.1647
Description

Report to Cherokee Agent James McKissick from James M. Payne. James M. Payne is the Superintendent of Public Schools in Cherokee Nation. Folder 103

Dates: August 7, 1847
Found in: Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research / MC.1954.58, Manuscript Collection: John Drew

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