A few days ago several folks mentioned having the Stilwell, Oklahoma Guthrie's as ancestors. The following comes from the Oklahoma Historical Society.
Calvin P. Guthrie is not my ancestor.
Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C.
Sirs:
I hereby make application for such share as may be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress, approved June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1905, in favor of the Eastern Cherokee. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined
Name: Calvin P. Guthrie
Residence: In Third District Cherokee Nation
Town and Post Office: Stilwell
County: Flint
State: Ind. Ter.
Date and Place of Birth: In Fling District I.T.
By what right do you claim to share: Mother Sarah A. Guthrie nee Adair. Brothers Elias and and John Cook; Sisters Becky and Raciel Cook.
Are you married: Yes
Name and age of wife or husband Ruth Guthrie age 45 Years
Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage:
Father—English name Charles Guthrie (white); Indian name Oo gos hah nah hee tah. Charles was born in Georgia
Mother Sarah A. Guthrie; maiden name Sarah A. (Adair). Sarah was born in Georgia
Where did they reside in 1851? Father: In Flint District, I. T. Mother: In Flint District I. T.
Date of death of your father and mother: Father living, mother unknown
1 comment:
Calvin P. and Sarah Ann 'Adair' Guthrie are my 2nd great grandparents on my mom's side. I haven't seen this information before. Thanks for sharing it!
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