Good that you have records and DNA. Most just go around spouting, as I did, believing what they were told as a kid. I got the test to prove and argument and Boom a part of me was gone but the truth shall set you free right?
Lol…yes, the DNA was a surprise because my grandma always denied having Indian blood. Found her dad’s actual handwritten application for the Dawes Roll and I have copies of it. She listed my grandpa (her husband) as white on his death certificate. I have a copy. Seriously, the man looks like he would be comfy with a headdress of feathers astride a horse. But..there was stigma attached to being Native back in those days.
Yeah, the guy has a wit.
Good that you have records and DNA. Most just go around spouting, as I did, believing what they were told as a kid. I got the test to prove and argument and Boom a part of me was gone but the truth shall set you free right?
Later Pistol Pack'in Momma.
Later Jay
Lol…yes, the DNA was a surprise because my grandma always denied having Indian blood. Found her dad’s actual handwritten application for the Dawes Roll and I have copies of it. She listed my grandpa (her husband) as white on his death certificate. I have a copy. Seriously, the man looks like he would be comfy with a headdress of feathers astride a horse. But..there was stigma attached to being Native back in those days.
Yeah, but thank God Dances with Wolves came along and made it all kool.
Good on you! Later Jay