Alabama / Coushatta - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Colabe Sylestine

CRhinesmith — 13 May 2008 8:58:20 GMT

The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe is small in number with a few over 1,000 members. Originally, there were two separate and distinct Tribes - the Alabama(Alibamu) and Coushatta (Koasti). Prior to establishing the current Reservation, the Principal Chief, Anton and the second Chief Colabe Sylestine led the Alabama Tribe into southeast Texas in Tyler and Polk Counties. I have informqation that Colabe's wife was Margaret. Would like to know her surname and Colabe's antecedents. My wife is a direct descendant.

info

TilwonnaEspinoza — 19 Oct 2007 9:32:15 GMT

My sons are both a quarter alabama-coushatta and I would love for them to learn more about their hritage. Is there anything geared toward five year olds that would be helpfull to them?

3 Matthews/MATHIS sisters, married Native American men

widofox — 23 Jun 2007 6:53:24 GMT

I have 3 Matthews/MATHIS sisters,born 1825 - 1835,in Ga., that married Native American men. First names of sisters unknown, names of husbands unknown, dates & places of marriages alos unknown. The last place these girls show is 1840 Cass Co. Ga., with father WM.MATTHEWS and siblings. These girls had brothers William H.( born 1818,Ga.,wifes name Susan Russell) and John R.(born 1821,Ga., wifes name Margaret Black) These girls were wrongfully disowned by father for the marriages. Possible names for these girls could be,ANN,MARY,MARTHA,ISABEL,RACHEL,JANE,ALICE or Virginia, as the brothers named daughters these. Any info on the above sisters will be greatly appreciated, as we are having a very hard time finding anything. Help! Thanks

Please Help

marksavoie_1 — 3 Mar 2007 6:10:39 GMT

My grandmother said that we are part of the Coushatta Tribe. How much, I have no idea. I only remeber her mentioning this several times. I recently had a physical with blood work and my physician said that my blood work and my son's had many characteristics of inidian heritage. How does one even begin.

Thanks

Was there a Coushatta reservation near Tuscaloosa co Al-1860's

RossSmith53 — 27 Jan 2007 6:18:39 GMT

Lucinda Ray married Thomas Abel(Ables) in 1862. I read that there was a Coushatta reservation near Tuscaloosa co Al in the 1860's. Would anyone by able to tell me if there was? Thanks

Ardelia Williams

CindyHarris717 — 5 Dec 2006 2:45:24 GMT

Looking for info on great grandmother Ardelia Williams born 1863, lived in Phenix City, AL. and was married to John Harris. I believe she was also married first to a Herring.

I would like to learn more about the tribe.

Aaron — 10 Nov 2006 5:57:41 GMT

My name is Aaron. I live in College Station. There have been many times I have driven by the Alabama-Coushatta reservation on my way to Lake Sam Rayborn. I have always wanted to stop by and learn more about the tribe. It looks like I will have a week off of work after Christmas and was thinking about staying at the campgrounds there. If I were to do that, would someone within the tribe be willing to help me learn the history and traditions of the tribe?

Heritage

Brooke — 4 Nov 2006 5:37:24 GMT

My family is from North Alabama, and I am told that my great-grandmother on my mother's side has some Native American heritage, at least a quarter. Is there any way of going about finding out what tribe she might be linked to? Can you go by maiden names to track this?

Tribal Heritage

fixsbarrey — 25 Oct 2006 3:50:02 GMT

I have just started researching and am not sure where to go or what to do. I know that my grandfather was Indian, his name was Henry Stevenson. He was born in Kirbyville, TX. His mothers name was Munch Barbo and she was from LA.......I'm not sure what part. I am waiting for my grandfathers' birth certificate and I will know more. I know his father was called "Indian George". He was born in France. I was always told we were Cherokee but would like to know for sure and would like to know more about my heritage. I would appreciate any help with this. Thanks a Bunch, Angela

Help me find what tribe I am from.

Carla — 21 Sep 2006 7:21:22 GMT

My great grandmother was, I believe, 1/2 Indian if not more but I can't find out which tribe she belong to. Her name was Maudi Mandy Jane Smith and she was from Jefferson County. She died in 1975 and her husband's name was Edgar Frank Deerman. I do not know much more than that. I would appreciate it if anyone could help me.

I am helping someone try to prove her heritage

RebeccaLeBleu — 13 Aug 2006 3:05:23 GMT

There is a dispute as to whether her family is Louisiana or Tx. Coushatta. Her grandmother was Clarene Sylestine Breaux, daughter of Gus Jr. We are not sure of alot of the rest of the family except a Gus Sr. Any help would be most welcome. as we have had a hard time finding census information.

What tribe

Walter Smith Jr — 6 Jul 2006 1:47:30 GMT

Can AnyBody help me figure out what tibe do i belong to i was raised in Prattville,Al, Autuga County, Central Alabama

Robert GEORGE aka TURNER (Coushatta Indian)

MelenieTurner82 — 1 Jul 2006 6:54:16 GMT

Hello,

I am looking for a lead on my Great Great Grandfather, Robert George. I was told he died in 1934 in Toledo. His wifes name was Beulah Fomby. They had several children but I don't know all of their names. Robert George changed all of their last namesMy great-granfathers name was Gertis Turner(died 1990 in Detroit, MI), great-uncle Donzell Turner and the last living child of Robert George and Beulah Fomby is Odessa Turner who is currently residing in Alabama but she doesn't recall much.

Any leads would be very much appreciated!

How did Coushatta, La., receive it's name??

Jamie — 21 Jun 2006 6:19:26 GMT

I am trying to find information on how Coushatta, La., got it's name. I've read it was from the Creek Indians, but cannot confirm that information any where else. Would anyone know? I feel it had to come from someone in the Koasati Tribe, or the Alabama Coushatta's. Help!!

Jamie

Katy MIlls Tillis and daugher Jenny Tillis/McQueen

athenian_1 — 23 Apr 2006 5:02:56 GMT

My great-grandmother Jennie Tillis/ McQueen said she grew up in/near Peach Tree Village with her mother's people. I do not know where her mother Katy (Mills?) was born but she married an unnamed Jamaican in the mid 1860's and went to Mississippi. After he was shot dead, she took her 2-year old baby back to live with "her people". Her second marriage to Green McQueen was registered in the Tyler Co. marriage book in January 1869.

According to the family story, my great-grandmother did not go to live with her mother, she remained with her Indian relatives until she was married in 1885. In fact, she did not speak English when she met my great-grandfather. The Polk Co. marriage book lists her name as McQueen but he was actually her step-father.

Where do I go to get information about the Alabama-Coushatta rolls from that period?

Thank you.

To all Alabama-Coushatta researchers

carolynegould — 29 Nov 2005 6:55:34 GMT

Hi,

I am the administrator of this message board. I've noted that many of the researchers here are asking questions based on the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.

If you believe your ancestor was an Alabama, Albamu, or Coushatta (various spellings), please be sure to read the Handbook of Texas Online for an excellent history of these tribes. You'll find a link to that under "Links and Announcements" on this board.

See if your ancestors followed a migration path similar to these tribes. Check for locations of towns, villages, etc. to see if your ancestors lived in some of those same areas.

Your ancestors may have been members of these tribes and not necessarily in the records of the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas.

Carolyne

SAULSBERRY - HINDS

Karen — 29 Nov 2005 4:37:38 GMT

Looking for information on Sarah Carolyn SAULSBERRY, b. 1862 Benton Co., Missouri. She married John Joseph HINDS, b. 1856 Summit Co., Alabama, in 1879 in Blount Co., Alabama. At one time she most likely lived on the Alabama-Coushetta Reservation. By 1900 they were living in Taylor Co., Texas.

Coushatta and Alabama tribes (Trying to connect surnames to tribe)

tapps7 — 29 Nov 2005 4:41:19 GMT

chuck, my ancestors were of indian descent , and migrated through alabama--mississippi--arkansas..then on to tyler, smith counties in texas. they left alabama shortly after 1838. surnames are wilkins, bell, cloud, martin, and davis. are these familiar names with tyler, texas families? it is difficult to track these folks thanks for any input tim

looking for roots

monique — 21 Nov 2003 2:58:25 GMT

my great-grandmother was part native american/african american. she was born in brewton,alabama. i am trying to search and find which tribe that she could have belonged to. can anyone give me any info on how to find this info?

Is Family name Nichols found among the tribe?

Zee Spain — 23 Mar 2006 3:44:03 GMT

Is there anyone who can tell me if the name Nichols is to be found among the Alabama-Coushatta tribes? I have just discovered that my grandmother's mother was from these tribes, The name I am researching is Drucilla Paralea Nichols.

Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,

Zee Spain

Tracing Roots

Monique — 29 Nov 2005 4:45:29 GMT

Chuck,

I posted messages on the other boards with the given Indian names that you provided. I have since found out some names. Lula McCall-Murray (gg grandmother), Eucalia Murray
(g grandmother), A V Murray (g uncle) and Henrietta Murray
(g aunt). Born in the Brewton, AL area and Pensacola,FL.

Sylestine family

ChuckRhinesmith — 2 Mar 2004 10:49:43 GMT

Have information tracing Sylestine line(Alabama) back to Mikko Atokla Colabe Sylestine circa early 1800. Need dates b/d and info beyond Colabe if possible. Willing to exchange info. Our line currently tied to Mikko Choba Chief Oskala Clayton Sylestine.

Also checking Koasti(Coushatta) side from Elton, LA - Langley. Can go back to Jackson Langley, but no further.

Alabama-Quassarte Indians on 1870 Creek Self-Emigrant roll

Lance Hall — 8 Apr 2002 2:09:04 GMT

Alabama-Quassarte Indians on 1870 Creek Self-Emigrant roll:

http://home.swbell.net/texlance/emigrants/1870selfemigrants3...

Lance Hall

Cashatt

TRACIRorden67 — 29 Nov 2005 4:54:43 GMT

I am looking for a tribal connection to the name Cashatt or Coshatt from North Carolina to Alabama.
Please anyone with information contact me at trarorden@aol.com

Lela Mae Clark, 10/16/1907 to 6/5/1931

VPercy — 29 Nov 2005 4:55:53 GMT

My grandmother, Lela Mae Clark Caples, is said to the half Coushatta. She was born in Coushatta, LA area. Her father was Sam. She had 3 brothers - Bob, Buck, Roy- and 2 sisters - Maude, Evelyne.

She and Maude married brothers, Jeff C. Caples and Ollie Caples, from Ouachita Parish, LA.

Lela, Jeff C., and son Jeff C. Jr. are buried in Mt Vernon cemetery in Ouachita Parish. Other sons, Jeff L., Billy Louis, and Courtney, are buried in Liberty Grove cemetery in Ouachita Parish.

Any additional info would be greatly appreciated.

Keith

Cousahtta Indian

Audrey Curette — 29 Nov 2005 4:57:00 GMT

My grandmother was Lizer Moorehead Edwards she was born in Elton or Jennings, LA April 27,1902. Her mother was suppose to be full blooded Cousahtta indian born on the reservation in Kinder,LA. My grandfather Tony Edwards born 1900 also in Elton or Jennings, LA. I don't have any information on her father. I have just started my search could anyone please give me help on what I should do. some type of direction. I can be reached by email at curettea@ev1.net Thank you