Miller Application # 27850 William G. Twist Tulsa, Oklahoma ************************************************************************ 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 ************************************************************************ Admitted Son of Miller app. # 1391 Father enrolled in Goingsnake # 403 Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D. C. Sir: I hereby make application for such share as me 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, 1905, and May 28, 1906, in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. State full name- English name- William G. Twist Indian name- none 2. Residence and post office- Tulsa, Indian Territory County- 4. State- Indian Territory 5. How old are you? 46 years Born- April 3, 1861 6. Where were you born- Ten miles northeast of Stillwell, I. T. 7. Are you married? Yes 8. Name and age of wife or husband- Leona L. Twist 9. To what tribe of Indians does he or she belong? Adopted white Name all your children who were living on May 28, 1905, giving their age.- 1. Albert T. Twist 10 years September 11, 1897 2. Jesse L. Twist 8 years December 08, 1899 3. Edward C. Twist 6 years December 11, 1901 4. Kuroki Twist 3 years September 03, 1904 Give names of your father and mother and your mother’s name before marriage- Father-English name- To-yo-na-se Twist Indian name- Mother-English name- Sarah C. Twist Indian name- Maiden name- Sarah C. Harlan Where were they born? Father- Old Nation East of Mississippi River Mother- Don’t know Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Both Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory Date of death of father and mother- Father- Living Mother- Living Were they ever enrolled for money, annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where.- On every roll since 1851 Name all your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and residence if possible.- 1. Eliza Jane Lloyd b. April 15, 1856 Tulsa, I. T. 2. John W. Twist b. November 21, 1857 don’t’ know 3. Rachel L. Adair b. May 25, 1859 Salisaw, I. T. 4. Nancy E. Bean b. October 25, 1864 don’t know 5. Mary C. Steward b. October 14, 1867 don’t know 6. Henry L. Twist b. May 8, 1871 don’t know 7. Albert W. Twist b. May 14, 1877 don’t know State English and Indian name of your grandparents on both father’s side and mother’s side if possible- Father’s side Mother’s side Twist Bear Paw Nelson Harlan Rachel Twist Jane H. Harlan 18. Where were they born? East of the Mississippi River 19. Where did the reside in 1851, if living at that time? Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, GS District Give names of all their children, and residence if possible- 1. Alcey Crittenden Westville, I. T. 2. George C. Twist Dutch Mills, Arkansas 3. John G. Harlan Salem, Arkansas 4. Jennie Rogers Greenbriar, I. T.