MARY ANN TYNER HIBB GUION MILLER APPLICATION # 16243 Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D.C. ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. <> Submitter: Catherine Widener (catz@kcisp.net ************************************************************************ SIR: I hereby make application for such share as may be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906 in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1906 and May 28, 1906 in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State full Name English name: Mary A. Hibbs Indian name: Unknown 2. Residence Contralia, Indian Terrirory 3. Town and post office: 4 County: 5. State: 6. Date and place of birth: May 1853 Missouri 7. By what right do you claim to share? If you claim through more than one relative living in 1851 =, set forth each claim sepatately: My uncle Jesse L. Tyner--- Great Grand Father Demsy Tyner --- My Grand Father Lewis Tyner Jack Tyner my uncle got killed in the late civil war. 8. Are you married? yes 9. Name and age of wife or husband: James A. Hibbs age 49 10. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage: Father- English name: Hiram Tyner - Indian Name: unknown Mother- English Name Martha Tyner - Maiden Name Martha Latty 11. Where were they born? Father: Cherokee Nation East Mother Cherokee Nation East 12. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Father: Tennessee Mother: Tennessee 13 Date of death of your father and mother -- Father 1876 Mother 1876 14. Were they ever enrolled .........: Dempsy Tyner was on the 1851 roll and I think all were on the eastern cherokee rolls 15. Name all of your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and residence if possible: Name Born Died (1) Rubin Tyner Dead (2) John W.Tyner Campbell Ind. Ter. (3) Lewis C.Tyner Wauhillau Ind. Ter. (4) Fannie Hare Campbell Ind. Ter. (5) Martha Smith Campbell Ind. Ter. (6) Jefferson Tyner Miles Ind. Ter. Angeline Ore Campbell Ind. Ter. 16. State English and Indian names of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side if possible: Fathers Side Mother's side Lewis Tyner John Latty Unknown Unknown Mary Tyner Nee Johnson Sarah Latty Nee Scott Unknown Unknown 17. Where were they born? Cherokee Nation East 18. Wheredidthey reside in 1851 if living at that time? Cherokee Nation East 19. Give names of all their children, and residence, if possible: (1) English Name: John Tyner died 1899 Indian Name : Jesse L. Tyner " 1898 Residence: Lewis Tyner " 1883 (2) English Name Jack Tyner " 1884 Indian Name: Biddie Sivley " 1873 Residence: Mary Hibbs living (3) English Name Fannie Kirksey Living Indian Name: Residence: (4) English Name Indian Name: Residence: (5) English Name Indian Name: Residence: 20. Have you ever been enrolled of annuities, land or other benefits? If so state where and with what tribe Have never had my citizenship fully established allotment 21. To assist in identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible of their parents and grandparents backto 1835: Dempsy Tyner great grand father, Great grand uncle James Tyner REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claims) my father moved to the Cherokee Nationin 1850 and then moved to Mo and in 1875 I came to the Cherokee Nation but my citizenship was denied until 1897 when the U S Corts granted me citizenship Note - Answers should be brief but explicit: the words "Yes" "No" "Unknown", etc, may be used in cases wheree applicable. Read the questions carefully I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief: Signature Mary A. Hibbs Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 day of Dec , 1906. My commission expires Mar. 9th 1910 Notary Public AFFIDAVIT. (the following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant;) Personally appeared before me W. M. Chambers and Josie Chambers who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say they are well acquainted with Mary A. Hibbs who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known her for 34 and 4 years rspectively, annd know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that the statements made by him are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in her claim. Withess to mark Signature of witnesses W. M. Chambers Josie Chambers Subscribed and sworn to before me this 31 day of Dec , 1906 My commission expires March 9, 1910 Notary Public WILLIAM W. WRIGHT Lawyer Formerly with the Dawes Commission Washington Loan and Trust Building Washington, D. C. Nov. 18, 1908 Hon. Guion Miller, Ouray Building City Dear Sir: In re. No. 16243, Mary A. Hibbs For your information as follows: Applicant seems to claim through Dempsy Tyner, great grandfather, whowas on all the old Cherokee rolls and was used as a interpreter in the Cherokee language. It appears that this claimant made application for citizenship before the Dawes Commission under the Act of June 10, 1886 and an appeal taken to the Unnited states Court. Probably the Master's report in that case, if obtainable, might throw some information upon the subject. Very respectfully. (signed) W. W. Wright No. 16243 Action Admitted Name Mary A. Hibbs and children. Residence: Centralia, Okla Reasons: Applicant is a cousin of Fannie Cummings and claims thru the same source. Campbell Okla. March the 2, 1808 Mrs. Mary Hibbs Dear Sister I will try to answer your letter. This leaves our all well. I wish you all the same. now Mary your father lived in Missouri in 1851. Our folks went to Missouri in 49 or 50. I think it was 1850. Why our father was not enroled I do not know. The commission not finding your fathers name he did not know how it was but we was not in Tenn at that time. Rite John Tyner 16243 Estella Okla. March 12, 1908 Special Commissioners i will give you all the information i can. i wrote to my oldest brother to see just where our father was in 1851. I will send you the letter my brother sent me. My grate grand father was on the roll that was how they all got on the roll that is my Brother John W. Tyner and Jesse L. Tyner and others and the lawyers faild to hand in my name that was how i was left off and they would not give me another trial. do you think there was any justice about that. what made you think we was Slaves i do not no idea in what more i could send. yours truly (signed) Mary A. Hibbs (Note: I tried to type this just as it was written. The copy was so dim that I had to guess at a few words - JWR) Dennis B. Hibbs GUION MILLER APPLICATION # 16243 Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D.C. SIR: I hereby make application for such share as may be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906 in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1906 and May 28, 1906 in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State full Name English name: Dennis B. Hibbs Indian name: Unknown 2. Residence and Post Office: Contralia 3 County: Cherokee Nation 4. State: Indian Territory 5. How old are you? 22 yrs. Born Feb. 18 1885 6. Where were you born?: Cherokee Nation, Ind. Ter. 7. Are you married? yes 8. Name of wife or husband Mary Hibbs, Age 16 yrs. 9. To what tribe of indians does he or she belong? White 10.Name all your children who were living on May 28, 1906, giving their ages: Name Age Born (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 11. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage: Father- English name: James A. Hibbs - Indian Name: unknown Mother- English Name Mary A. Hibbs - Indian Name: unknown - Maiden Name Mary A. Tyner 12. Where were they born? Father: Alabama Mother Missouri 13. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Father: Mother: not born at that time 14. Date of death of your father and mother -- Father Living Mother 1876 15. Were they ever enrolled for money annuities or other benefits? If so state when and where and with what tribe of Indians: Father is a Cherokee by blood and has shared in payments, is an allotee and has certificate of allotment. 16. Name all of your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and residence if possible: Name Born Died (1) William Chambers April 8 1874 Vinita, Ind. Ter. (2) Elenor J. Hibbs Mar. 18 1882 Centralla, Ind. Ter. (3) Laura E. Hindrix May 5 1887 Blue Jacket, I.T. (4) Bertha A. Price Dec 18 1888 Estella, Ind. Ter. (5) Maggie M. Hibbs Sept 1 1890 Centralia, Ind. Ter. (6) Sarah I. Hibbs Dec. 17, 1892 Leona E. Hibbs April 17 1895 Centralia, Ind. Ter. 17. State English and Indian names of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side if possible: Fathers Side Mother's side Newton J. Hibbs Hyram Tyner Unknown Unknown Katie Hibbs Nee Sanders Martha Tyner Unknown Unknown 18. Where were they born? Cherokee Nation East 19. Where did they reside in 1851 if living at that time? Cherokee Nation East 20. Give names of all their children, and residence, if possible: (1) Reuben Tyner, Dead (2) John W. Tyner Campbell I.T. (3) Louis C. Tyner Wauhillau, I.T. (4) Sarah F. Hair Campbell, I. T. (5) Mary A. Hibbs Centralia, Ind. Ter. (6) Martha Smith Campbell, I. T. (7) Jefferson K. Tyner Miles, I.T. (8) Angeline Oer Campbell, I.T. 21. Have you ever been enrolled of annuities, land or other benefits? If so state where and with what tribe Am a cherokee by blood, and have received certificate of allotment 22. To assist in identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible of their parents and grandparents back to 1835: Grt. grt grandfather Dempsie Tyner, great grand parents, Louis and Mary Tyner REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claims) For full particulars concerning this application refer to the application of my mother Mary A. Hibbs, No. 16243 I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief: Signature Dennis B. Hibbs Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 day of July , 1907. My commission expires Mar. 9th 1910 M. L. Paden Notary Public AFFIDAVIT. (the following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant;) Personally appeared before me J. W. Tolivers and John S. Wagnon who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say they are well acquainted with Dennis B. Hibbs who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known him for 2 and 3 years rspectively, annd know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be and that the statements made by him are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in his claim. Withess to mark Signature of witnesses J. W. Toliver John S. Wagnon Subscribed and sworn to before me this 9 day of July , 1907 My commission expires March 9, 1910 Notary Public NANCY MALISEY JANE HIBBS GUION MILLER APPLICATION # 14 Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D.C. SIR: I hereby make application for such share as may be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906 in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1906 and May 28, 1906 in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State full Name English name: Nancy Malisey Jane Hibbs Indian name: Tickneaskey 2. Residence Canadian District 3. Town and post office: Muskogee, I.T. 4 County: 5. State: Indian Territory 6. Date and place of birth: March 2nd 186_ 7. By what right do you claim to share? If you claim through more than one relative living in 1851, set forth each claim sepatately: because I am a Cherokee and on the final sensis of the Dawes Commission and the daughter of Tom Tickneaskey. For Tom Tickneaskey was my father was living in 1851. for my grandfather Charles Tickneaskey who was living in Cherokee nation 1851. 8. Are you married? yes husband he died in 1897 9. Name and age of wife or husband: Sylverter Hibbs don't know how old he was 10. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage: Father- English name: Tom Tichneaskey Liddy Lisabeth Higgs - Indian Name: Mother- English Name Liddy lisebeth Higgs Indian Name: Liddy Lisabeth Tichneaskey - Maiden Name Liddy Lisabeth Higgs 11. Where were they born? Father: don' know Mother Illinois 12. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Father: don't know Mother: don't know 13 Date of death of your father and mother -- Father 1863 Mother 1886 14. Were they ever enrolled .........: 15. Name all of your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and residence if possible: Name Born Died (1) haven't got any brothers or sisters (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 16. State English and Indian names of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side if possible: Fathers Side Mother's side Charles Tickneaskey Pegie Higgs grandmother don't know William Higgs grandfather 17. Where were they born? don't know 18. Where did they reside in 1851 if living at that time? don't know 19. Give names of all their children, and residence, if possible: (1) English Name: don't know Indian Name : Residence: (2) English Name Indian Name: Residence: (3) English Name Indian Name: Residence: (4) English Name Indian Name: Residence: (5) English Name Indian Name: Residence: 20. Have you ever been enrolled of annuities, land or other benefits? If so state where and with what tribe Tahlequah I. T. on the 28th of November 1893 21. To assist in identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible of their parents and grandparents backto 1835: don't know REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claims) This applicant Nancy Malissa Jane Hibbs the only child of Tom Tickneaskey and Mrs. Liddy Lisebeth Tickneasky Note - Answers should be brief but explicit: the words "Yes" "No" "Unknown", etc, may be used in cases wheree applicable. Read the questions carefully I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief: Signature Nancy Malissa Jane Hibbs Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of August , 1906. My commission expires June 30 1910 Joshua Ross Notary Public AFFIDAVIT. (the following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant;) Personally appeared before me Wm. R. Motte and John C. Carlile who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say they are well acquainted with Applicant, N M J Hibbs who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known her for 16 and 40 years rspectively, annd know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that the statements made by him are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in her claim. Withess to mark Signature of witnesses Wm. R. Motte John C. Carlile Subscribed and sworn to before me this 30th day of August , 1906 My commission expires June 30, 1910 Joshua Ross Notary Public EMMA M. HIBBS Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D.C. SIR: I hereby make application for such share as may be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906 in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1906 and May 28, 1906 in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State full Name English name: Emma M. Hibbs Indian name: 2. Residence and Post Office: Muskogee, I.T. 3 County: Western District 4. State: Indian Territory 5. How old are you? 18 yrs. Born In the Indian Territory on the 7th of May 1889. 6. Where were you born?: 7. Are you married? no 8. Name of wife or husband 9. To what tribe of indians does he or she belong? 10.Name all your children who were living on May 28, 1906, giving their ages: Name Age Born (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) 11. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage: Sylvester Hibbs, Nancy M J Hibbs(lined thru) Tichneaskey Father- English name: " - Indian Name: " Mother- English Name Nancy M J Hibbs - Indian Name: " Tichneaskey - Maiden Name 12. Where were they born? Father: In Texas Mother In Crawford Co. Arkannsas 13. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Father: " Mother: " 14. Date of death of your father and mother -- Father In 1897 Mother Alive 15. Were they ever enrolled for money annuities or other benefits? If so state when and where and with what tribe of Indians: My mother was enrolled with the Eastern Cherokees and received bread and script money, and I also was a recipient of both 16. Name all of your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and residence if possible: Name Born Died (1) John Alexander Hibbs 26th Decr 1882 " David Andrew Hibbs 10th Jany 1887 " (2) Carl Calvin Hibbs 18 Jany 1892 " Ollie Hibbs 14 April 1897 " Viola Hibbs 13th Aug, 1894 " (3) Laura E. Hindrix May 5 1887 Mary Elizabeth Hibbs 14 Jany 1885 " (4) (5) (6) 17. State English and Indian names of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side if possible: Fathers Side Mother's side Can't Tell Tom Tickneaskey 18. Where were they born? can't tell 19. Where did they reside in 1851 if living at that time? Can't tell 20. Give names of all their children, and residence, if possible: (1) My mother is the only child so far as I know (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) 21. Have you ever been enrolled of annuities, land or other benefits? If so state where and with what tribe Yes with Eastern Cherokees, and received script and bread money in 1889 at Fort Gibson, I.T. and received payment at Webber Falls 22. To assist in identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible of their parents and grandparents back to 1835: Sylvester Hibbs, Father, Tom Tickneaskey, Grandfather, Nancy M. J. Hibbs formerly Tickneaskey Mother. Can't tell Grandmothers name. REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claims) I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief: Signature Emma May Hibbss Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of May , 1907. My commission expires 30th Jan 1911 Perceval Adams Notary Public AFFIDAVIT. (the following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant;) Personally appeared before me J. K. Boen and John T. Higgs who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say they are well acquainted with Emma May Hibbs who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known her for 18 and 18 years rspectively, and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that the statements made by her are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in her claim. Withess to mark Signature of witnesses Perceval Adams J. K. (x) Boen Mary Elizabeth Wilson J. T. (X) Higgs Subscribed and sworn to before me this 25th day of May , 1907 My commission expires 30th January 1911 Perceval Adams Western District of the Indian Territory