Re: Welcomes to the Board

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: : : And siyo to you, Champ.  To answer your question, the family clan is Anderson.  I also have Cherokee ancestry - I'm a whopping 1/16 which is the minimum one can officially claim (or so I've been told).  A gentleman at Cherokee Res. told me that since the casino business started all applications are being denied; they were swamped with apps. as everyone wanted to be Cherokee (I guess to claim rights to the business).  I don't know if this is true.  Maybe someone out there knows and can clue me in.  

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: : >>> Hi Jayne,

: : Yes, this is true. Lots of people make bogus claims of Cherokee ancestry & the casino biz has been a hot motivator. Ever notice how many "grandmothers" were "Cherokee princesses"??? 

: : To be enrolled, you must be able to prove a relation to one who is listed on the Dawes Roll & even if this is met, one must be 18 or under even to be considered for enrollment currently.  There are so many claims and application requests.

: : : Today's picture of the river walk reminded me of Hawkeye's snide comment to Duncan about how to go west.  Great line.

: : >>> You mean the SUBTLE line?

: : Elaine

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: Elaine,

: Or the none-too subtle line!  Thanks for the info re Cherokee 
: ancestry enrollment (as disappointing as it is - I'm afraid I can't claim 18 or under any longer).  

: Enjoyed seeing an Asheville newspaper article about the gathering.  It was dated 6-11 (my Asheville friend was kind enough to send it to me).  Had quotes from Marcia and Rich.

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: Hi, Champ.  I appreciate the detailed info and history from you.  Looking forward to having the extra time to explore the link.  I knew of the eastern and western bands, but not the other two.

: Jayne  


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