The National Archives and Records Administrations has entered all the
names (including parents) from the Dawes enrollment cards for the
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Delaware, Mississippi Choctaws (also
rejected), and Seminole tribes.
These records denote whether the record is from a
"By Blood (BB)",
"Minor (M)", or
"Newborn (NB)"
Dawes card. "Parent (P)" is the name listed as the parent on the Dawes card.
Information listed
Last, First, and Middle Names.
Type. The type of card. This is either a
"By Blood (BB)",
"Doubtful (D)",
"Minor (M),
"Newborn (NB)", or
"Rejected (R)" card.
"MCR" refers to a Mississippi Choctaw Rejected card.
"P" means the person is listed as a parent on the Dawes cards.
Age and Sex.
Card. This is the Dawes cards number, not the roll number.
Roll. This is the Dawes roll number.
Misc. Sometimes the Post Office or Residence. You need to see the actual
card to determine which.
Contact the SW National Archives branch to order copies of the Dawes
enrollment cards. Ordering info.
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