Author Archives: Roberta Estes

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About Roberta Estes

Scientist, author, genetic genealogist. Documenting Native Heritage through contemporaneous records and DNA.

Iroquois and Wabanaki Beadwork

I’ve always loved handwork of all kinds, especially quilting and beading.  My family has some old beadwork that I never realized held clues to our heritage.  After seeing similar pieces, I realized the beadwork pieces I had were carrying a message … Continue reading

Posted in Abenaki, Iroquois, Penobscot | 2 Comments

Full Moon Native Names

The first full moon of 2013 will light up the night sky tonight (Jan. 26), but did you know it’s a full moon of many names? Full moon names date back to Native American tribes of a few hundred years … Continue reading

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The Traveling Tuscarora

Fletcher Freeman has once again graced us with one of his excellent  research papers.  Thank you, Fletcher, for sharing, and for continuing the quest! The Traveling Tuscarora By Fletcher Freeman At first contact by the English, the Tuscarora were located … Continue reading

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Lake Baikal as an Ice Drum

As most of the folks who follow this blog know, the ancestors of the Native Americans were originally found in the Lake Baikal area of Asia, tens of thousands of years ago.  This area in many ways is our homeland. … Continue reading

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Tuscarora White Deer Clan

There has been a discussion about the Tuscarora White Deer Clan.  Much uncertainty exists about the clan, and how or why it came to be. Some comments involving this clan are politically motivated.  I try very hard to distance myself … Continue reading

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The Lost Colonists and Edward Bland’s 1650 Expedition

In 1650, Edward Bland and others explored “New Brittaine.” A pamphlet published in London the following year told of the voyage to the Chowan, Meherrin, and Roanoke river area. On August 27, 1650, a Virginia exploring party set out from … Continue reading

Posted in Appomattox, Meherrin, Nottoway, Tuscarora | 2 Comments

The Lost Colony in Clarksville, Virginia???

Well, you just never know where that elusive Lost Colony is going to turn up next. While researching something else entirely, I stumbled across William T. Mitchell’s writings at this site: http://www.victorianvilla.com/sims-mitchell/local/native/redis.htm Mitchell provides the following information Douglas L. Rights, … Continue reading

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Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Native American Locations

I’ve discovered a lovely website created by William T. Mitchell.  William Mitchell is a historian with a particular interest in Pittsylvania County, Virginia, which sets atop the dividing line between North Carolina and Virginia.  This area is rich in history, … Continue reading

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Relationship Between the Tuscarora and Haliwa Indians by Michelle Lawing

In 1980, Michelle Lawing was retained to write a preliminary report reflecting her findings relative to any relationship between the Tuscarora Indians and the Haliwa.  That report, titled “Preliminary Report on the Relationship Between the Tuscarora and the Haliwa Indians” was based … Continue reading

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Tom King, Woccon Indian

William Byrd’s Book, “Villainy Often Goes Unpunished,” page 11, provides us with this information: CCR-192… “The Honble. Landgrave Robert Daniell Esq Govrnr of No. Carolina The Humble Petition of Nicolas Dawe Sheweth Whereas yr Honrs. Petitionr. Having Receaved Dammages to ye Value of five … Continue reading

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