MILLER APPLICATION # 42952

Susie Hendricks nee Daniel(s)

Washington Co., Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Admitted. Daughter to MA # 536, George Daniel, and claims through same source.

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- Susie Hendricks nee Daniels

Indian Name- Su-son-nee

2.. Residence- Bartlesville

3.. County- Indian Territory

4.. State-

5.. How old are you? 21 years Born: Cherokee Nation

6.. Where were you born? 6 miles South of Bartlesville, Cherokee Nation

7.. Are you married? Yes

8.. Name and age of wife or husband: Charles Hendricks

9.. To what tribe of Indian does he or she belong? Cherokee

10.. Name all your children who were living in May 28, 1906, giving their age: BLANK

11.. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage- Father- English name- George Daniels *(MA # 536)

Indian name- Cha-gee

Mother- English name- Pie Skalole

Indian name-

Maiden name-

12.. Where were they born? Cherokee Nation Both parents were born in Cherokee Nation

13.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time Father residing in Cherokee Nation

14.. Date of death of your father and mother? Father living, mother died 1902

15.. Were they ever enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- Every payment since I was born and allotted land by the Dawes Commission.

16.. Name all your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and if not living, give date of death- Ada Downing nee Daniels b. d. 1901

Tom Daniels b. d.

Oce Daniels b. d.

Dickey Daniels b. d.

Georgia Daniels* b. d. *(Might should read George instead of Georgia)

Lucinda Daniels b. d.

17.. State English and Indian name of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side, if possible- Cannot give the Indian names of grandparents

18.. Where were they born? Old Nation

19.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Cherokee Nation

20.. Give names of all their children, and residence, if possible: Only one Aunt living, Lizzie Jackson

21.. Have you ever been enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- All my life with the Cherokee Indians.

21. To expedite identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible, of their

paternal and maternal ancestors back to 1835.

Father, George Daniels, mother, Pie Skulalle nee Daniels

REMARKS

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

Father and mother are both full blood Cherokees. Have always lived in the Cherokee Nation, we have no family records.

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: Susie Hendricks nee Daniels

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 28th day of August 1907.

Signed: Jamie Eaton, 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 B. Keeler and Charles Hendricks, who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Susie Hendricks nee Daniels , who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known her for 20 years and 10 years, respectively, 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.

Witnesses Signatures:

George B. Keeler and Charles Hendricks

Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 28th day of August 1907.

Signed: Jamie Eaton, Notary public

LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 42952

June 10, 1908

Susie Hendricks

Bartlesville, Oklahoma

Madam:

Relative to your application for participation in the Easter Cherokee Fund, please state clearly the name of the ancestor through whom you claim the fight to share in this fund. Was that ancestor enrolled in 1835 and 1851? If so, state where. If not, explain why.

Give any other information you can tending to establish your right to share in this fund.

Very Respectfully,

Special Commissioner

*Transcriber Notes

Transcribed by Catherine Widener, 2003