Seeking Info On My GGGrandfather

Dear Ms. Salmanian,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

Researching Native American genealogy within the National Archive’s holdings prior to the late 19th century is difficult. During the early part of the century, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), then run out of the War Department, was only concerned with removals in Alabama in 1838. Census rolls may have been taken during said removals. The BIA was not active in Tennessee. For more information, please see our website at https://www.archives.gov/research/native-americans/research-individual.

Therefore, we suggest that you continue your search using town or county records where George Washington Williams lived. State records are available at the Tennessee State Library & Archives and Alabama Department of Archives and History

We hope this is helpful. Best of luck with your family research!

[Information provided by Cody White, Subject Matter Expert]