The first
federal decennial census that
clearly identifies any Native
Americans is the 1860 census. The
instructions to the 1860 census
enumerators defined who was to be
counted and who was not:
Indians not taxed are not to be
enumerated. The families of Indians
who have renounced tribal rule, and
who under state or territory laws
exercise the rights of citizens, are
to be enumerated.
Most genealogy guides that address
Native Americans in the census
incorrectly state that the first
federal decennial census in which at
least a portion of the Indian
population is enumerated is 1870.
Although the 1870 census schedule is
the first to list "Indian" as a
choice in the column heading for
"Color," Native Americans were
enumerated earlier. Even though the
1860 census schedule does not
include "Indian" as a choice in the
column heading for "Color,"
enumerators nevertheless followed
the instructions cited in the
previous paragraph and recorded more
than 40,000 Indians.
Indian Census Rolls 1885-1940 $$$
These are actual copies of the rolls for
many tribes.
1726-1727 "Census" of Choptank Indians Many of the Choptank Indians were named
in the deeds by which they sold their land
in Dorchester County, Maryland between 1726
and 1727
1818 Chickasaw Census Roll, Partial
(hosted at Chokmah!)
On Thursday, October 8th, began
enrolling members of the Chickasaw Nation
for the purpose of distributing the annuity
when it arrived.
1832 Creek
Census
By a treaty of March 24, 1832, the Creek Indians ceded to the United
States all of their land east of the Mississippi River. Heads of
families were entitled to tracts of land, which, if possible, were to
include their improvements.
Census of the First Christian
and Orchard Parties of Oneida Indians Census of the First Christian and Orchard Parties of
Oneida Indians, residing at Green Bay, Wisconsin Territory, taken by
Henry S. Baird, U.S. Commissioner, on November 15, 1838, under
provisions of the Treaty of February 3, 1838
Osage Census - 1842 Submitted by William Armstrong Acting Superintendent, Western
Territory, 1842. This census was taken for the purpose of an annuity
payment.
Census lists a number, name, number of males and females and total
numbers. Males and females are listed as under 10, 10-40, and
over 40.
Shawnee
1871 Census
Register of the names of members of the Shawnee Tribe of Indians who
have moved to and located in the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory,
(prior to the 10th day of June, 1871) within two years from the 9th
day of June 1869, in accordance with an agreement entered into by and
between the Shawnee Tribe of Indians and the Cherokee Nation of
Indians, through their Delegations in Washington City, D.C. United
States of America, on the 7th day of June, 1869 Jan Gilles
1880
Cherokee Census The census
of 1880 was authorized by an act of the Cherokee National Council
Senate Bill No. 33 on December 1, 1879.
1889
Mdewakanton Sioux Census Sioux living in Minnesota. Compiled by Robert B. Henton
Special Indian Agent. No information was given as to where
exactly they lived.
Enrollment of
the Five Civilized Tribes 1896 Applications This is
the Index of Cherokees, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Creek found on
microfilm M1650 obtained from the National Archives in Fort Worth,
Texas. If your ancestor was on the 1896 Cherokee Census they
probably will NOT be on this index. This is NOT the 1896
CENSUS. It is an index of people who were NOT recognized by the
Cherokee Tribe and subsequently made application to be considered for
citizenship.
1910 Sioux
Census ~ New Jersey
This is a most interesting piece of information, especially for
those who have lost Sioux ancestors in 1910. All give South
Dakota as their birthplace and the birthplace of both parents.
All say they are full-blooded Sioux. All give occupation as
“Wild West Show.”
Karin Simpson
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