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Where can I get Information on a Sheriff for Cherokee Nation in 1869?

lynda Oct 27, 2016 12:47 PM

My great grandfather William Young, was a Sheriff for the Cherokee Nation in 1869, for the Illinois District. Where can I get records regarding his work? He also held other elected positions in the Cherokee Nation government in the late 1800's. He is listed in Emmet Starr's book as holding these positions but no details.

Re: Where can I get Information on a Sheriff for Cherokee Nation in 1869?

aabney2016 Oct 27, 2016 2:04 PM (in response to lynda)

You might try the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. According to their website they are the holding place for the Cherokee National Archives and the Cherokee Family Research Center either of which might have information about elected officials for the Cherokee Nation. Here is their website: Cherokee Heritage Center, and their contact form: Contact Us.

Best of luck!
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Re: Where can I get Information on a Sheriff for Cherokee Nation in 1869?

mhacker Nov 3, 2016 10:59 AM (in response to lynda)

You should definitely contact the Oklahoma Historical Society, Oklahoma Historical Society -- as they have quite a few records involving sheriffs for the Cherokee Nation in the 19th century.
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