Mohican / Stockbridge-Munsee / Brotherton Genealogical Queries

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Family names in the original homeland that can be Mohican:

Arnold
Bishop*
Brazee
Hendricks
Jimson/Jemson/Jimpson
Johnson
Livingston*
Thatcher*
Van Gilder/Van Guilder/Van Gelder*
Winchell*

*Names from my family history

September 13, 1996
Dennis Bernhardt, e-maildbernhardt@thorntoninc.c om

My wife's great-grandmother was Olive LALIBERTE, born 21 May 1838 in Fr. Canada, died 3 Jul 1937 in Montague, MA. Married Peter Vincent 3 Nov 1857 in St. Gabriel, Brandon, Quebec. Had 17 children (4 born in MA all the rest in Canada). Parents were Alex LALIBERTE and Marie MIRON. We know a lot about her descendants but nothing about her ancestors. Family folk lore (maybe truth) says she may have been a Mohican princess. Esther DeLeon in CT says she gave Olive's attire to a museum in CT.

We would love to learn more about Olive and or any of her Canadian born children.

Please feel free to contact me via e-mail.

December 5, 1996
Debra Winchell, e-mail debbie_winchell@hotmail.com
Eliakim WINCHELL was a grandson of John VAN GILDER. He lived in the Town of Egremont in MA. I only know he died before April 6, 1868 in Mount Washington, MA. I would like to know who he married. And since he had a families of small children in 1782 and 1818, was he married twice?

His son George married Sarah LIVINGSTON, born June 5, 1810 in Ancram, NY, and died in Great Barrington, MA, Sept. 24, 1864. On her death certificate it said her father was Daniel LIVINGSTON. He cannot be the other three LIVINGSTONS I found records for (unless there was something not noted in the records). There is mention of a band of Mohicans who did not move west who were called LIVINGSTONS. Has anyone heard of the LIVINGSTONS (no, not the rich Scottish ones) and has anyone heard of Daniel?

Annis was the wife of Jared BISHOP (b. Aug. 17, 1753 in Guilford, CT and died Nov. 24, 1839 in Berkshire County, MA). In 1778 he lived in Stockbridge, MA. Jared and Annis were married between 1782 and 1791 when their children were. Was she Mohican?

December 7, 1996
Kelly J. Welch, e-mail kjwelch@iastate.edu
Hello, my name is Kelly, and I'm of Wisconsin Stockbridge and Brotherton descent. I can trace most of my family back many generations, to a Sarah Amel WELCH, Thomas and Electa TOUSEY, several others. Unfortunately, the names I do have are in Wisconsin right now, and I'm in Iowa at school. Thank you,
Kelly J. Welch

December 8, 1996
Dan, e-mail DH@zianet.com
My Great Great Grandmother was Cylinda LITTLEMAN. Her father was Peter LITTLEMAN. My Grandmother, Nora MORIARTY said they were of the Stockbridge Munsee Tribe in Wisconsin. As I received a check from the BIA in Ashland Wis. after she passed away I presume this to be true. Also there were full blooded Indians at my Grandfather's funerel.

As my Grandmother liked to tell me about the Indian side of her family, I've always been interested.

I was wondering if you could give me any info. on how to contact the reservation on the web or other so I can find more about the Littleman family, past and present.

Thanks, Dan

December 8, 1996
Barry Thomas, e-mail bthomas@iu.net

Hi !

I'm trying to find out about my Ancestors. My name is Barry Warren THOMAS. I was born on 12/19/47. My Father's name is Warren Delmar THOMAS; He was born on 6/10/18 (in Middlesex, Vermont). My Dad's Father's name was Orville THOMAS. I think he was born in what is now Quebec Province in Canada. I'm not sure of his birth date, but it was obviously before the turn of the 20th Century. My father cannot remember her name but he believes his Grandmother was half Mahican Indian. I would like to find out more about Mahican (Mohican) Indians in the Quebec area around this time to help me trace my geneology. Any information you have would appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

Barry (Tom) Thomas

December 15, 1996
Sandy Chicks, e-mail teddy@centuryinter.net

I am researching my family history and would appreciate any information that anyone may have concerning the surname CHICKS of Stockbridge-Munsee-Mohican ancestry. I have gone back as far as Benjamin KOKHKEWENAUNAUNT, born abt 1670-1675. He arrived in Stockbridge (Mass) in the 1740's, when he was in his late 60's. He has been identified as one of the last hereditary chiefs of the Muh-he-con-new Nation. He resigned as sachem in 1771 at the age of 94. I have relatives living at the Stockbridge-Munsee Community in Bowler, WI. If anyone has any information about the CHICKS surname please e-mail at the above address.

Thank you,
Sandy Chicks

December 14, 1996From Vvogue@aol.com Tue Dec 24 00:47:18 1996
Vogue, e-mail Vvogue@aol.com

I am an enrolled Mohican living off the reservation. I am researching my ancestry. The names that I am linked to are the "HENDRICK's and PYE's." Anyone wanting to exchange information, please feel free to e-mail me.

Thanks,

Vogue

December 28, 1996
George Husted, aka Watches Sky With Heart, e-mail gchusted@sprynet.com

At age 32, I discovered that I have Mohegan ancestry through the WATROUS and WHIPPLES of CT. It has also come to my attention that one of my ancestors may have been from the Brotherton Tribe. Her name was Jemmima TEFT. Any information on the TEFT geneology would be greatly appreciated. Mundoo wunna`ntam ku-wamu,kuttabotomish, (God's blessing on all, I give you thanks.)

Sincerely,
Askuhweteau Kesuk Weechetah
George Husted

January 21, 1997
Don Walton, e-mail BENTRIST@aol.com

My parents and I have been researching our family ancestry. My surname is WALTON, my grandfather's name was Henry WALTON. The research so far has determined they lived primarily in CT. We have found the family tree with the names of Charles CHURCH 1800's. Daniel TYLER of NY 1600's. Sabra WALTON 1850 of CT., and the important name of Lucy CHURCH whom we believed married a Mohegan indian. Now I know difference in tribes, but we want to research now the other records concerning the Mohican , the Brotherton tribe, etc. Since church records are incomplete as well as city/state records, we only ask for some direction, and any resources you may to offer. If I am unclear in my email, forgive me.

My step-mom has been doing all the leg work, researching at various libraries in CT. She did come across a name of Samson, manservant to a Daniel TYLER. That is how it was recorded in one of her searches.

I thank you will continue on the ancestry quest.

Thank you

don walton

February 1, 1997 Jeanne Morlock Guilbault, e-mail GLOBALTEST@msn.com

My name is Jeanne Morlock Guilbault. My mother's name is Ruth WALKER MORLOCK. I am descendent of Frederick WALKER, whos father was a full-blooded Mahican Indian from Petersberg, New York. I am looking for any information that you may be able to provide that will assist me in tracing my indian heritage. Thanks for any help you can provide. Also, please indicate where I can find any specific information regarding the New York State Mahican's Thanks.

February 5, 1997
Rick Newell, e-mail chova@worldnet.att.net

I am trying to trace lost relatives. I am a descendant of MARY KATHERINE "KATE" HARING, born April 1855 in Southern NY, Ulster, Orange or Rockland Counties. KATE was Mahican and the daughter of CAROLINE HARING (also Mahican), born approximately 1820 in NY. CAROLINE also had two other last names HISS and BENSON (possibly from other marriages - it is not known which was her maiden name).

KATE married James R.P. DECKER in March 1870 in Rockland County. She had 5 children, 4 of whom lived. All the children were given away for farm work and the family broken up. I am trying to find these lost relatives. If you have any information about MARY KATHERINE HARING, please email me at chova@worldnet.att.net Thanks.

Mary Katherine HARING (DECKER) Children:
Moses DECKER, b. March 1870
Eliza Margaret DECKER, b. 1872
William Louis DECKER, b. August 24, 1875
Charles F. DECKER, b. July 1876

February 6, 1997
Louis George Whitehead, e-mail wheadlgw@itctel.com

I am a college student in South Dakota who, a few years ago, discovered that I have Native American heritage. After speaking with my parents, I learned that my mother, Barbara WHITEHEAD-MORELAND, is possibly descended from members of the Mohican tribe. Supposedly, my great-grandfather was a half- or full-blooded Mohican. My grandfather's name was Theodore MORELAND, and he was married to my grandmother, Evelyn MORELAND-WAKEFIELD. My great-grandfather's name in unknown to me (It may also be MORELAND, but it may also be HATFIELD, FITZGERALD, or WAKEFIELD), but I do know that his family originated in the Hocking Hills of Ohio and West Virginia, and in Wheeling, West Virginia. After the Appalachian coal mines forced my great-grandfather into poverty, he and his family moved to Columbus, Ohio, where my mother was born, and it also where the majority of the MORELAND and WAKEFIELD families reside.

In addition to my mother's family, my father's people may also be descended from Native Americans, possibly Mohicans. I know that my paternal grandfather's name was William Whitehead, who was born either in Storm Lake, Iowa, Rapid City, South Dakota, or somewhere in New York. My paternal great-grandfather (the man whom my uncle believes was at least one-quarter Indian) was named Amos MORE, MOORE, or MOOR. I have been informed that he originated in New York state.

I desire very much to fully discover my Native American heritage because I can feel it in my heart and in my blood. The problem is that I don't know where to start looking. Any suggestions would be welcome to initiate my search for my ancestry.

February 6, 1997
Yannick Skerett-Mercier, e-mail lvc@videotron.ca

kwei! nid8baskwa ta n'asis.Pahakwuinozian.wli nia!

my SKERETT familly have for descedent a MORIN and DURBOIS.They come from close of wolinak reserv. I think skerett come from the word sqweda (fire in abenaki.) My grand father told me we come from a wolf people from alsiganteekwoag(st-francis river),i dont know more.i have a other ancestror at missiquois.is name is alexis.he was suposiby a abenaki warior for a chef pekankwe for a battle in vermont.

Yannick Skerett-Mercier

February 6, 1997
Mike Foster

Mike Foster is also descended from John VAN GILDER. John's daughter Cartharight/Garthiat married Hezekiah WINCHELL. Hezekiah Jr. married a woman named Sarah and they had a son named William. William lived in Hartford, NY, and had a brother named Jason and a sister named Phoebe. Can anyone confirm Sarah's name? You may e-mail me with any information.

February 15, 1997
Ryan D'Brotherton, e-mail dbrother@cncnet.com

I'm Ryan D'Brotherton. I know I have Native American ancestry on my mother's side (TRENT, BROTHERTON -I took my grandfather's name) which is Blackfoot. I also have Texas Choctaw on my birth father's (TRULL). I do not believe I am a descendant of Brotherton tribe, but am not sure. Would appreciate more information on them and how to research this.

Thank you.

March 18, 1997
B. L. T., e-mail itsus@snet.net

I am seeking information about my Indian people. My gr. gr. grandfather Henry SWAN was born c. 1821 In E. Nassau NY is listed as an Indian in the census of 1860 Becket, MA. Occupation woodchopper. Mt gr. grandfather his son Wm. Born Stockbridge, MA 1856. Henry was married to Ann/Mary/Maryann WELLS She and all of their children were listed in different ways. i.E. Colored/black/mulatto Her mother Anna WELLS was living with them in Beckett in 1870 she was 98!! Born in ny. The seem to have resettled east of the CT river between 1870 & 1879. I have a photo (old) of a beautiful Indian baby. On the reverse it says, grandmother - parents- mother married to an Indian on reservation other side of Albany, NY Granmothers mother born on reservation and belonged to Indian Club of America. I ask for help. I cannot let this go. Have been at it for years. Thank you . B. L. T.

April 1, 1997
Darcy Benderdarkrage@direct.ca

Hello there my Name is Darcy BENDER, and by what i have been told and believe that i have Mohican blood. I was told by my mother, but her Uncle researched and found out we had ties to the Mohican peoples, my moms Uncle was named LEO BUISINO, he told my mom at a young age so she didn't remember much, all she remeber was that are links the the Mohican people was throught HENRY HUDSON when he sail up the HUDSON river in his voyge of 1609. I have read some thing on HUDSON but found no Info on the Mohcian ties, for all she said was he spent many days with them, and he called them People of much love.

I have ask other to help me find informantion on this, and to no avial has I got any responce on my question. I was hopeing that maybe you would know, or know some one who might now more, for me this is a give it very important, to me. In all my ansestery the Native American blood ties seem to call to me the strongest, and feel a need to know who my people were, and my anseters.

I have a deep feeling that there is a link in the name "Brave Horn" or "Wild Horn" or my mother think "Elks Horn" I don't know if these name are true or could help find out what I wish to know but I thought any info I knew I would give. I just hope some one will be able to help me find out what I need to know

Thank you

Darcy Bender

May 3, 1997
Jim FavreKONKAPOT@aol.com

Dear Ms. Winchell:

I too, am a long lost Mahican, decended from the Stockbridge people. My ancestors regretfully, long ago assimilated in to the general Berkshire population leaving me with little knowledge of my native heritage. All that know is restricted to a handfull of fragmented family tales that offer little substance. I have always hoped to someday make the trip to Wisconsin. I have always felt the spirit of my Native American heritage and deeply appreciate anything the permits me to connect with the past, your web page let me feel the spirits once again.

If you have any knowledge of the family name RHODES or RHOADES in the Sheffield / Stockbridge area I would appreciate hearing from you. As a young child, I remember my Great Grand Father, Irving Rhoades. He died in 1958 at the age of 88. It is believed by his grand children, one of which is my mother, that Irving's father was the last full blooded Mahican. Although young at the time, I remember my GGrandfather quite well. Even at his advanced age, he was strongly built man whose skin color and facial features supported his Mahican ancestory.

Best regards,
Jim Favre
KONKAPOT@aol.com

May 11, 1997
Carolyn, jtszol@jersey.net

I am attempting to research my mohican ancestory, I am originally from Ohio and my great grandfather was Chief Castle. I have been told that there is a book on Indian Chiefs that has a picture of him, but I have been unsuccessful in finding it. If anyone has any information in regards to Chief Castle of the Mohicans, I would greatly appreciate it.

Carolyn

May 12, 1997
DMonkres@aol.com

We are working on my wife's genealogy. Her maiden name is MONSEY. We thought it would be of assistance if we could determine after whom MONSEY, NY was named (a small town in Rockland County, NY) . A few random inquiries tell me the town was named after an Indian Tribe or its Chieftan. However, my research of the New York Native American Tribes, especially the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican group, suggests that there is no connection whatsoever. Have you any information or comments on this? It seems no one in Monsey, NY who is on-line has any hard facts about the origin of their town. Thank you for any information or comments you might have.

May 29, 1997
Diane R. Tomlins, dtomlins@mindspring.com

Hi ! Like many others, I am searching for my Indian Heritage. Somewhere back in my paternal grandmother's family, a man married a Wappinger Indian woman. Since this was apparently considered very shameful back then, all records of this man were stricken from all family records. I have very little information, and that is what I'm hoping someone may be able to help me with.

We DO know that the Chief of the tribe was Daniel NIMHAM, and that this took place in the Dutchess County area, possibly around Fishkill, NY. It is possible that the man who married the Wappinger was either a VERPLANCK or a STORM (my grandmother's family). I'd like to try and pinpoint the ancestor, of course, but pinpointing a time frame would also be helpful.

I know that the Wappinger's all but disappeared, but I am hoping that some records exist with someone, somewhere. I have utterly no interest in making any claims to current tribal endeavors, I would just like to fill in this "hole" in our ancestry. I am learning more every day of the Indians of the Hudson Valley.

If anyone has any additional sources of information they can share, I would be thankful (I'm already pursuing the Ruttenber books, and I've corresponded with Lee Sutlzman).

Thanks !
Diane R Tomlins
dtomlins@mindspring.com

July 12, 1997 George Joyner, mantalks@net-magic.net

Hi I am trying to find traces of Essa CHARLES. She left her husband in minn.and returned to the Stockbridge res. in or around 1898. her children were placed in an orphanage that year in Toledo Iowa.

Please e-mail me with any information you have mailto:gjoyner@net-magic.net

September 23, 1997
Mrs Nees, Danishpb@aol.com

Grandfather, we are sure was Stockbridge{Seneca}
He used these names---
Louis LeRoy. Alkin Sagawinia .Son of Chief.
Born about 1907
His father was Louis LaRoy , and a seneca woman. They were from WI and NY.
He died in 1953 in Massachusetts, taking with him all the knowledge of my family.
Thank you kindly,
Mrs Nees-- grandaughter
Danishpb@aol.com.

August 25, 1997
Marilyn Kittock, mak@bevcomm.net

My 3rd great grandmother was Elizabeth, An Indian Maiden, who married Loren LOOMIS in Stockbridge, Berkshire Co., MA. She was educated in a mission run by John Sergeant. Her tribe was later run off by the Mohawks.

Marilyn in MN

October 20, 1997
From: Diane Glodoski idabdian@inxpress.net

My NEWELL surname can be traced back to Westchester Co., NY. The family lore is that an Indian Chief fell in love with a white woman and left his tribe, took on the name of Squire NEWELL. I have heard this or similar stories from 4-5 different family members. One relative said there were 'reservation papers' but he didn't know who in the family had them. I was told that the tribe was the Mohegan or Mahican Nation. There was also mention of Stockbridge Indians.

My great grandfather was Squire B. NEWELL, b. August 1829 possibly at Mt. Pleasant in Westchester Co., NY State. This is on the East side of the Hudson River, near SingSing and Sleepy Hollow. On the 1840 census in that same county in NY, there was a head of household named Squire NEWELL. That same census gave the family members ages as:

     Males:  one (10-15); one (20-30); one (60-70).
     Females: 2 (20-30); one (50-60)

If the family lore is correct, I'm guessing that the grandfather is the Squire NEWELL (elder). That would put his birth around 1780-90.

Squire B. NEWELL came to Marion County, WV, with his father in about 1850. There is no record of the name of his father--only mention early in the county records of a Robert NEWELL, but cannot verify that this is his father. He married a Lucy HIGGINBOTHAM there and had 11 living children with her: Willard L., Nathan B., Lucian Amos, Delia Harriet, Emorancy, James Thomas, Lloyd, Charles, Milley (Minnie), Rachel and Riley H. (twins). Riley Harry NEWELL is my grandfather. He died in 1906 at a young 32 years of age, probably from black lung.

Diane Glodoski
Homepage: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6133

October 24, 1997
Thomas L Bladl, tjbladl@fdldotnet.com

I've recently started tracing some of my family lines. My great-great grandfather was BENJAMIN J. COYHIS born Aug. 13, 1819 and died April 2, 1898 in Brothertown, WI. His wife's name was LAURA and she died on Jan. 14, 1875. I don't know her date of birth because her headstone is badly weathered. I'd like to know when they moved to Wisconsin from New York state and possibly if anyone knows who their parents were. This is a very interesting website.Thanks for any help you can give.

Jackie Bladl

November 11, 1997
Brian Conklin, lvb135@ulster.net

My third greatgrandmother was a munsee from Rockland County, NY. She was married to a Mathew CONKLING. Family lore has it that there is a connection with Wisconsin. A son named Daniel married a Julia HILLS and went west only to return a few years later a widower with two children one of which was my greatgrandfather Charles Wesley CONKLING. I believe Mathew was born c. 1795 and the major porion of this scenario occured between 1800 and 1845.

Perhaps Daniel went west of his mothers people?

Perhaps Julia HILLS is buried in Wisconsin at the Munsee cemetery there?

Perhaps Mathew had something to do with the relocatio of the munsee?

I could go on and on with hipothetical questions!

If anyone has any thing that fits with scenario I would very very much appreciate hearing from you, thaky you.

Brian Conklin

January 4, 1998
Anne5440 Anne5440@aol.com

I am looking for my Mohecan connections. My Great-grandmother was Jessie COUNTER( or COUNTS). My uncle told me that she was left as a foundling in New York city by her Mohecan mother.I have no dates on her. Her daughter was Laura Emily HOLLAND and born in Brookly NY on May 18, 1888. I live in Colordao and would like to learn how to trace these people and where to look. I have figured out that this would make me 1/16th Mohecan. I would very much like to learn about this lost heritage. May help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

Anne

March 29, 1998
Gerald F. Driscoll, emailgfdsr@aol.com

my name is gerald f driscaoll sr iwasborn in pittsfild mass oct 10-1932 my grandmother is louella bishop of east lee ma.she is a full blooded american indian.my greatgrandmothers name as far as iknow was may spring or may snow.as to what tribe i do not know.my grandmother was the cartacker ofthe indian museum in stockbridge ma in 1955 to1958 iknow she was ther in 1956. she has a son,frank bishop who lived in east lee ma on rt 9 up near october mtn if you can help whith any information that you may have, i would be most thankfull. ican be reached at email,gfdsr@aol.com.thank you gfdsr

i am trying to find out more about my indian ancesters.my grandmother name is louela bishop she lived in east lee ma.she was the daughter of may spring or may snow,who is my great grandmother.i do not know much more about my roots than this.my grandmother was the caretaker of the indian museum in stockebridge ma in 1955 to 1958.i am not sure if the dates are right.but she was there in 1956-1957.iam one quater indian .but i do not know what tribe.iam told that my grandmother enrolled us on tribel rolls. i have two sisters,arlene failla,who lives in pittsfield ma,and peggy discoll,address unknown ican be reached at my email GFDSR@aol.com. any other help you can give will be greatly appreciated. thanking you gfdsr

April 11, 1998
Robert L. Hall, email rlhall@voyager.net

I am looking for the parents of George Thomas Bennett, a Stockbridge Mohican born 22 August 1823 in Cedar Hill, Albany Co., New York, and died 7 October 1902, married to Margaret Larose. He came to Wisconsin at age six. Family tradition says that his father was a John Bennett. I am also trying to learn why he and his family (father-in-law Alexander Larose a.k.a. Alexis Deguire, wife, daughter Elsie Jane, and son Jerome or George Jerome) left the Green Bay area for Kansas by birchbark canoe around 1858-1859, probably accompanied by the family of a cousin Peter Bennett. The two Bennett families were living in adjacent dwellings in the 1860 federal census of Clayton Co., Iowa. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Robert L. Hall. Reply to: rlhall@voyager.net with "cc" to rlhall@uic.edu

May 16, 1998
Tom Jones, email Stammbaum@aol.com

Hi, Debra -

Am really enjoying your web page - just found out about it from a 2nd cousin in Yuma, AZ.

I'm wondering if your research has ever "taken" you to the Berlin/Petersburg area of Renssalaer County. Part of my family's lore says that my g-g- grandfather, Benjamin Jones' wife, Mathilda (or, Matilda), was a Native American, most likely Mohican. I have found the family in the Federal Census records of 1840 and 1850, living in Berlin, but have no idea what Mathilda's surname might be. The family broke up between 1850 and 1855 with the 4 then living kids being "farmed" out to different local families. All trace of Benjamin and Mathilda disappear from 1840 until Benjamin reappears in the 1880 census, living in Petersburg. It appears that Mathilda died just before 1855 and Benjamin couldn't care for the family alone so "bailed out."

Anyway, I'm wondering if you know of any sources that I might tap into to see if, assuming that Mathilda was Native American, I might be able to find out anything about Mathilda.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

Tom Jones

May 17, 1998
Sande, email s3355@bellsouth.net

rEASEARCHING MY CHILDREN'S ANCESTRY. Info via Gordon Fay 'LIGHTFOOT" of ATMORE ALABAMA CREEK RESERVATION says they are descedants out of Brotherton Reservation/ Scooner and couple other names i can"t recall. / they are desc. thru their paternal granmother, MYRTLE FAY dau. of Floyd FAY son of...?/ some mention that Floyds mother was of Mohican des. but was adopted by a white family/ also mention of name of MOON..possibly the adopted name? Can anyone help with this. Some other family members said to have registered on Tribal Rolls but no one except G. Fay was interested in helping. I haven't been able to visit him /but now am Online and found you guys. gREAT! Thanks!/ Sande in Alabama/for children & grandchildren.Their surname is THOMAS.

May 31, 1998

Sharon A. Allen, email NomadicFam@aol.com

Dear Debra,

Hello! I trying to validate family lore about a Mohican ancestor. And wondered if you might be able to provide some insight.

My grandmother, Mabel E. (Noble) Evers told the story of her mother, Della May (Swan) Noble being a Mohawk. Della Swan was born in Lanesboro, Berkshire, MA. 27 Dec 1868. Her father was Jeremiah Swan from Stephentown, New York (b abt 1828) and her mother was Martha A. (Presbrey) Swan from Lanesboro, Mass. (b abt 1843). I am in the process of trying to locate Jeremiah's birth record so I can discover his parents names. I presume that the Mohican line would be the Swan side, Presbrey just doesn't sound Native American (unless the connection is further back).

My question for you, is how do you validate the Native American connection? What type of records were kept that could be researched? Are there some kind of tribal records which might be useful? Any help you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Sharon A. Allen

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