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CFAQ #6A Seminole Indian Genealogical Resource
by Amelia Chapman PainterSeminole Indians of Florida 1875-1879 by Raymond C. Lantz, Bowie, Maryland, Heritage Books, Inc., 1995, 428 pages, paperback, $33.00 plus $4.00 shipping. Order from Heritage Books, Inc., 1540-E Pointer Ridge Pl., Suite 300, Bowie, MD 20716 (book reference code is #L058). Heritage accepts Visa/MasterCard/Checks and Money Orders.
There are actually two books in this series. The first of them covered the years 1850-1874 and was first printed in 1994. (Contains 415 pages, sells for $32.00 plus $4.00 shipping, catalog #L060, ISBN 0-7884-0034-7.)
Both of the Seminole Indians of Florida issues are filled with data transcribed from the records of the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs Records, which are part of the holdings of the National Archives in Washington, D.C. The annuity and per capita rolls were taken by the federal government to determine the eligibility of persons of Indian descent to receive payment of monies as the result of U.S. Congressional Legislation and Treaties signed between the Indian tribes and the U.S. government.
In each Annuity Roll accounting, the author has transcribed the original documents "word for word", but helps the reader by acknowledging discrepancies and errors found during the transcription process in the Foreword. The various Annuity Rolls contain name of head of household, total in household, amount of annuity, current roll number and the names of any others living in the household. All records are organized according to the different Indian bands, which is a great help to the novice Indian record researcher.Lists and Returns of Connecticut Men in the Revolution, 1775-1783
by Dian CHAPMAN Gustafson"The major part of this volume, as its title might indicate, is composed of officially written lists and returns of soldiers who were serving in the Continental regiments of the 'Connecticut Line.' There are also some rolls of companies in service which had not previously been printed, particularly in 1782 and 1783...its chief value will be found to consist in the addition in the case of a great majority of the soldiers, of the name of the town from which the soldier came. This will supply much sought for information, and in many cases will doubtless serve to identify the soldier."
Information often includes: name, town of residence, date of enlistment or detachment, company, regiment, and duration of service. The records are arranged chronologically. Originally published in 1909 by the Connecticut Historical Society, reprint Heritage Books, Inc. 1995. 489pp., index, paper, $31.00, #563. Heritage accepts Visa/MasterCard/Checks/Money Orders. Please add $3.50 to the price for shipping and handling.
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