HELP--I have been told by my deceased grandparents that I have Indian Blood on both sides of my parents. They are both deceased, but would never talk to me about it and now I am trying to find where I belong. This is new to me and would appreciate any help. I have found my fathers family on the 1900 census. It says, State of "Indian Territory", County, "Chickasaw Nation", Township of "Comanche Township No.2". Does their name "Speir" being on this census have any ties to Indian Blood? Also, I was told that on my mother's side my ggrandmother Docia Hisaw was full blood Indian and my grandfather, George Washington Wedgeworth was 1/2. Their grandson who is 92 and living tells me it is Cherokee, but I can find no records. If you have any advise or information, I would appreciate the help.

Reggie

This is NOT the "1900 Indian Census", but the 1900 United States Federal Census (taken every 10 years since 1790).
The fact that a family was residing in Indian Territory does not necessarily mean they were Indian.
On the contrary, with the opening of lands in the late 19th century (Land Runs), white settlers poured in to the region in the hopes of obtaining free or cheap land and there were actually more whites (Intruders) than Indians.

Their are 18 SPEIR's in IT in 1900 (all non Indian), including William and Katherine SPEIR both born in Germany.
In Comanche Twp, Chickasaw Nation there is Hiram SPEIR and family, and his son Thomas SPEIR and wife living next door.
If you need the census details, let me know.

Kathy Roberts
VA

Thank you so much for your response. It explained alot to me. Yes I would like the details.
Dolores
reggieamcfarland@yahoo.com

Dolores

1900 US Federal Census
Chickasaw Nation
Comanche Twp ED 165

DW 85 FN 92
SPEIR
Hiram E 52 wm Apr 1848 AL GA GA Married 27 yrs
Mary E 43 wf Dec 1856 MO TN TN 11 children 8 living.
Joseph L 17 wm Jul 1882 TX
Lola F 13 wf Jul 1886 TX
Wlliam E 11 wm Oct 1888 IT
Hiram H 9 wm Sept 1890 IT
Andrew M 6 wm Aug 1893 IT
Archie 4 wm Dec 1895 IT
Also in the HH
MINTON Orlena 63 wf Jan 1837 TN (Mother in Law)

Next door.
DW 86 FN 93
SPEIR Thomas 23 wm Aug 1876 AR Married 1 yr
SPEIR Lula V 21 wf Oct 1878 TX

KR

Hi Reggie, I found this website and thought it might be helpful to you. Good luck. Vidia

http://purplewillow2.com/ancestory/01_decendants_fredrick_hi...

Thank you so much. I am enjoying the web site and it has been very helpful. Would appreciate any other info that you have or may have on the Hisaw's.

I appreciate your info. This explains alot of questions I had. Would love to have any info that you may be able to share on the Speir's.

I appreciate your info. This explains alot of questions I had. Would love to have any info that you may be able to share on the Speir's.

You are Welcome Reggie. If you could give some dates and more info on the Speirs line, I will see what I can find. I am not related. Good luck. Vidia

Thank you, I also came across this, and thought it might be connected to your Wedgeworth family. http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~msneshob/families/wedgewor...