Has anyone gone through the process of verifying Native American heritage?

LT Brad McInnis — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:02:18 -0500

I have an in-law that wants to find out how to make sure she is part of the Cheyenne Sioux tribe. Her mother told that she was, but wants to make sure. Anyone been through the process and have any tips? Thanks.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2020 3:21 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:21:42 -0500

That would be interesting, my uncle on my mom's side claimed we had native american ancestors from two different lines, but I have traced all 4 of my grand parents lines back 7 to 8 generations and found no trace on my moms side, did find a very distant 8 X grandmother on my fathers side.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2020 3:47 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:47:52 -0500

birth records. having Native American blood is not enough, IIRC you have to apply for tribal affiliation as well. One of my aunts is big on geneology and she did research 6-7 generations back. not only did she find Native American, turns out that one of my great great grandmothers on my father's side was a slave born on a plantation in Louisianna in the 1850s. I'm 1/16th black and never knew it until about 15 years ago.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 18 at 2020 3:53 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:53:41 -0500

Other then searching your genealogy not sure how you can find out. Maybe trying DNA testing to get an idea if your DNA shows any Native American heritage.

Response by SFC Michael Hasbun made Nov 18 at 2020 4:00 PM

SFC Michael Hasbun — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 16:00:24 -0500

There wasn't too much paperwork to it. My birth certificate says Florida, which is in the US, therefore I am native to America. Native American with no lengthy paperwork required ;o)