Category Archives: Military

David Hatcher, Half Indian

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Roberta Estes

The Revolutionary War records of David Hatcher tell us that he was half Indian.  From the Hatcher family website, we find the following information: 1778  Granville Co, NC   NC State Records, Clark, Vol XVI, 1782-1783, p 136. Name and Rank: … Continue reading →

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Oliver Cromwell, an Indian Patriot from New Jersey

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Roberta Estes

Oliver Cromwell, an Indian of possible “mixed descent,” served in the 2nd New Jersey Regiment in the Revolutionary War.  While in his mid twenties, he enlisted at the beginning of the war.  He served in the 2nd Regiment of the … Continue reading →

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Native Heritage Project – Status and Upcoming Goodies

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Roberta Estes

I thought I’d take a few minutes today to just chat with you folks about how things are going with the Native Heritage Project, the Native Names project and what the future holds.  If you recall, the Native Names project is compiling … Continue reading →

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Indian Patriots in the Revolutionary War from New Jersey

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Roberta Estes

Given that it’s the 4th of July, I thought something about Native people who served in the Revolutionary War would be nice for today. New Jersey is a smaller state, but due to their position on the coast and the … Continue reading →

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Oneida Chief Skenandoah

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Roberta Estes

Oskanondonha, known as Skenandoah, the Oneida War Chief also known as “the Deer” was born, according to tradition, to the Susquehannock and was adopted into the Wolf Clan of the Oneida.  He eventually became the War Chief, a position chosen on the … Continue reading →

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Polly Cooper, Oneida Heroine

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Roberta Estes

Polly Cooper was an Oneida woman who repeatedly helped the soldiers serving in the US military, beginning with the Revolutionary War.  US records neither confirm or deny this oral history – but the Oneida people treasure the shawl given Polly … Continue reading →

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A Boy Named Sherry

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Roberta Estes

In the 1917 draft registrations, I found the name of Sherry Poodry, born in 1896 and who registered for the draft in Genesee County, NY.  A first name like Sherry is typically a clue that I need to look at … Continue reading →

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Elgin Russell, Paralyzed from the Waist Down

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Roberta Estes

In the World War I draft, everyone had to register.  One of the people who registered as Native in Brooklyn, NY was Elgin Russell, Born Oct. 4 1892 in Chicago Illinois.  He is an artist, and he is paralyzed from … Continue reading →

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Joseph Brant, Warrior, Statesman, Mohawk Leader

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Roberta Estes

While transcribing the World War I draft records, I came across the name Joseph Brant Poodry, an Indian who registered in Genesee Co., NY.  Recognizing the name Joseph Brant, I wonder how many times obvious clues to family history exist, … Continue reading →

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The Oneida Honyoust Family

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Roberta Estes

As I transcribe these early records, and especially when I find non-European last names, I often wonder if I’m wasting my time, meaning whether the name stayed intact so that descendants can find it in future generations – that would … Continue reading →

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