MILLER APPLICATION # 4929

Dick Agent

Moody, Oklahoma

Admitted. Father of applicant, Gah-do-las-kae, enrolled in 1851 in Delaware District # 621. Mother of applicant, Gah-doe-tlo-che, enrolled in 1851 in Delaware District # 620. Brother of applicant, Ah-lih-te-kse, enrolled in 1851 in Delaware District # 624.

See Misc. Test. P. 3720

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.

1. State Full Name:

English Name-Dick Agent

Indian Name-

2. Residence- 30 miles SE of Locust Grove, Indian Territory

3.. Town and Post Office-Locust Grove

4.. County-5th District

5.. State-Indian Territory

6.. Date and Place of Birth-40 yrs of age. Saline District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory

7.. By what right do you claim to share? If you claim through more than one relative living in 1851, set forth each claim separately:

My mother-Cul-di-cloy *(listed as Gah-te-tlo-eh, on Drennen Roll)

My father- Gar-dah-oo-lah-skes *(listed as Gah-doo-las-kah, on Drennen Roll)

8.. Are you married? Yes

9.. Name and age of wife or husband-Polly Agent. 36 years old

10.. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage-

Father- English name-Gar-dah-oo-lah-ska

Indian name-

Mother- English name-Gar-dah-clo-eh

Indian name-

Maiden name-(blank)

11.. Where were they born? Father and mother both born in Cherokee Nation East

12.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Father and mother both living in Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory

13.. Date of death of your father and mother? Father- about 1868; Mother-September 15, 1895

14.. Were they ever enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where - Yes, emigrant 1851 in Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory

15.. Name all your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and if not living, give date of death -

Ah-li-lees-kie b. about 1850 d. about 1885

Gu-yu-jay Squirrel b. about 1858 d. living

*(Gur-you-chey, married Daniel Squirrel/Hogshooter)

16.. State English and Indian name of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side, if possible-

FATHER'S SIDE: Unknown

MOTHER'S SIDE: Unknown

Jo-go-hee *( Cho-caw-he on Drennen # 619-Delaware District)

17.. Where were they born? Cherokee Nation East

18.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Delaware District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory

19.. Give names of all their children, and residence, if living; if not living, give dates of deaths.

1.. English name- ; Indian name- Gar-dah-clo-eh; Residence- Dead

2.. English name-Hailstorm Bean; Indian name- ; Residence-Oaks, Indian Territory

3.. Have you ever been enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where-

Cherokee Per Capita payment in Saline District Cherokee Nation and Final Roll by Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes.

21. To expedite identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible, of their paternal and maternal ancestors back to 1835.

REMARKS

(Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving

his claim).

Note: Answers should be brief but explicit: the words 'yes' , 'no', and 'unknown' may be used in cases where 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.

Signed: Dick 'X' Agent

Witness to Mark: Martin Squirrel and John Hicks

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 5th day of December, 1906.

Signed: D. W. Ragsdale

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 George Sanders and Bunch Drywater , who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Dick Agent , who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known him for 30 years and 30 years, respectively, and 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.

Witnesses Signatures: George 'X' Sanders , Bunch 'X' Drywater

Witness to Mark: Martin Squirrel , John Hicks

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 5th day of December, 1906

Signed: D. W. Ragsdale, notary public

Supplemental Application for Minor Children

Special Commissioner of the Court of Claims,

601 Ouray Building, Washington, D. C.

Sirs,

I hereby make application for such share as may be due my minor children of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decree of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, if favor of the Eastern Cherokee, and I ask that this be made part of my original application

No. 4929

1.. State you full name: Dick Agent

2.. Residence and post office: Moody, Indian Territory

3.. County: Cherokee

4.. State: Oklahoma

5.. Date and place of birth: Delaware District, 1861

6.. Are you married? yes

7.. Name and age of wife or husband: Polly Agent, age 36

8.. To what tribe of Indians, if any, does he or she belong? Cherokee

9.. Names of all your children who were living on May 28, 1906:

1. Arch Agent 15 years b. 1892

2. Watuck Agent 13 years b. 1894

3. Ella Agent 8 years b. 1898

4.

5.

10.. Where they ever enrolled for money, annuities, land, or other benefits? If so state when and were and with what tribe of Indians.

REMARKS

(Under this head the applicant may give any additional facts which will assist in proving his claim.)

I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

(Signature) Dick Agent

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of June, 1907.

Signed: Samuel Foreman, 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 Scott R. Gourd and Lewis Beamer who, being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Dick Agent, who makes the foregoing application and statement, and have known him for 40 years and 40 years, respectively, and know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be and that on May 28, 1906, had the children living as above set forth, and that the statements made by him are true, and they have no interest whatever in said claim.

Witness to Mark: Signatures of Witnesses

Scott R. Gourd

Lewis Beamer

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of June, 1907

Signed: Samuel Foreman, Notary Public

LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 4929

November 1st, 1909

Dick Agent

Moodys, Oklahoma

Sir:

Kindly inform me whether your daughter, Sallie Agent is also called Charlotte Agent, and if not, please state whether you have a daughter, Charlotte Agent by Elsie Drywater.

Please answer immediately and refer in your reply to C. F./C. H. B./# 4929.

Enclosed you will find an envelope for your reply which will not require postage.

Very Respectfully,

Special Commissioner.

CHB/msm

LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 4929

October 19, 1909

Muskogee, Oklahoma

Mr. Guion Miller,

Special Commissioner

Court of Claims,

Washington, D. C.

Sir:

I am in receipt of your letter of October 15, 1909. (C. F. 4929), in connection with the eastern Cherokee enrollment. You ask if there is on the rolls prepared by this office the name of Sallie Agent. This person claims to be about 22 years of age and to be the daughter of Dick Agent and Elsie Drywater.

In reply you are advised that the name given by you does not appear on the rolls of Cherokee citizens as prepared by this office, nor do I find any application for such enrollment. I find, however, that Dick Agent in 1880 and 1896 was enrolled as Agent Dirttrack, and that Charlotte Dirttrack, who is enrolled opposite No. 20368, and whose present age, according to the records of this office, is 23, is the daughter of Agent Dirttrack and Elsie Drywater.

This information is given you in view of the possibility that this may be the person about whom you inquire.

Respectfully,

Commissioner.

WSDM (WLM)

LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 4929

January 24, 1907

Locust Grove, Indian Territory

Hon. Comm. of Indian Affairs:

Washington, D. C.

Sir:

Will you please see the Emigrant roll of 1851 in Saline District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory for our names-

Grandpa- Oo-squo-lor-eh-gu

See emigrant roll and if you find his name on roll please add on to my application for emigrant money.

Respectfully,

Chee-go-wah Talla-la

LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 4929

January 28, 1907

Hon. Comm. of Indian Affairs

Washington D. C.

Sir-

Will you please add the following Cherokee Emigrant names you will find-

1.. Grandma-Jo-go-hee

2.. Grandpa-Too-yah or Bean

3.. Great Uncle-Oo-lee-scar-sti

4.. Uncle-Dee-gar-nee-skie

5.. Uncle-Gah-nee-cie-nee

See Emigrant roll 1851 in Saline District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory. And if you find their names please add on to my application for emigrant money.

Respectfully,

Dick Agent

See Filing NO. 4929

LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 4929

Locust Grove, Indian Territory

January 24, 1907

Hon. Comm. of Indian Affairs

Washington D. C.

Sir:

Will you please see the Cherokee Emigrant roll of 1851 for some names I an entitled to their share of emigrant money

1.. Great Uncle-E-nah-dah Oo-lor-sar

2.. Great Uncle-Dah-or-he

3.. Great Aunt-Oh-stah

4.. Grand Aunt-You-qui

See Emigrant roll in Saline District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory and if you can find their names on roll please add on to my application for emigrant money.

Respectfully.

Gur-u-jay Squirrel

(8744)

From Miller Application # 4929

Misc. Test. P. 3720-8744 -Gur-y-jay Squirrel:

"My name is Gur-u-jay Squirrel. I was born in Delaware District . I was born in 1854. My father's name was Gah-dah-oo-lah-skah. My mother's name was Gah-de-law-eh. My mother and father were born in the Old Nation East. My father and mother came with the Emigrant Cherokees to the Indian Territory. None of my ancestors through whom I claim were Old Settlers. My father and mother were enrolled in 1851 in Delaware District and drew Emigrant money at that time. Both the grandparents on my father's side were living in Delaware District in 1851. They were enrolled at that time. My grandmother on my mother's side was living in 1851 and was enrolled in the Delaware District. I had a brother who was enrolled in 1851 and drew the Emigrant money. He was enrolled with my mother and father. His name was Ah-leh-te-ske. I was enrolled and drew the strip payment in 1894. See Delaware 620, 621 and 624 for father, mother, and brother. Dick Agent, # 4929 is my brother, and Cha-gee-wa Tah-la-ta # 9010 is my sister."

Signed: Gur-u-jay Squirrel

Locust Grove, OKlahoma

October 6, 1908

Grouped with-

# 8744- Gur-you-chey Squirrel (sister)

# 9101- Cha-gee-wa Tah-la-ta (sister)

Claims through Ah-la-tiske -Delaware District # 595

*(I don't know the connection here, I would have thought it was his brother, but he is listed in Delaware District # 624)

* Transcriber notes

Drennen Roll family group # 619-Saline District

Bean

Cho-caw-he

Ool-skas-te

Yoo-que

Hail

Te-cah-ne-ye-ske