Seeking recognition from Chickasaw Nation

Hi Freda,

Thank you for posting on History Hub. 

If you go to this website they will be able to answer your questions about the Chickasaw Nation  .https://chickasaw.net/Our-Nation/Government/Tribal-Government-Services-(CDIB-Citizenship).aspx

Best Wishes

Alice Lane

Volunteer Researcher

Dear Ms. Guess,

Thank you for posting your request on History Hub!

If a grandparent is on the final rolls, one is said to have a case for membership per the tribe’s own information. Membership/Citizenship is only through the Chickasaw Nation itself and the procedure is available on their website.

Does that include freedmen? A 1947 citizenship law for the Five Tribes seemed to not include freedmen but that’s been challenged over the years and there was a 2017 federal appeals case with the Cherokee stating that blood could not alone determine tribal membership, thus meaning the freedmen. We suggest that you should approach the tribe.

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

[Information provided by Cody White, Subject Matter Expert]