Miller Application #39288

Rejected

Charley Waller and 8 children

Annona, Tex

Brother of #28559.

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, 1905, and May 28, 1906, in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined..

1. State full name.

English name: Charley Waller [for 8 minor children that he has in his custody]

Indian name: [blank[

2. Residence: Annona

3. County: Red River

4. State: Texas

5. How old are you? 40 years Born: 13th Feb 1867

6. Where were you born? Jackson Co. Ala

7. Are you Married? yes

8. Name and age of wife or husband: Nancy Waller, 34 years

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

10. Name all of your children who were living on May 28, 1906, giving their ages:

(1) Emily Waller, 16, July 1st 1891

(2) Martha Waller, 15, Dec 11, 1892

(3) George Waller, 13, Feb 8 1894

(4) Nellie Waller, 11, Dec 6 1895

(5) Mary Waller, 7, Apr 17 1900

(6) John Waller, 6, Feb 24 1901

(7) Mark Waller, 4, Feb 24 1903

(8) Jettie Waller, -, Jan 8 1905

11. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage:

Father English name: Abner Waller: Indian Name: Abner Waller

Mother English name: Emily Waller; Indian Name: had none; Maiden name: Emily Parker

12. Where were they born?

Father: In Virginia

Mother: Alabama

13. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time?

Father: Jackson Co Ala

Mother: Jackson Co Ala

14. Date of Death of your father and mother.

Father: not known to me

Mother: still living

15. Were they ever enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where:

No

16. Name all your brother and sisters, giving ages and if not living, the date of death.

1. Mary Waller, July 4 1852

2. John Waller, Feb 27 1854

3. Sarah Waller, April 13 1856

4. William Waller, Dec 31 1857

5. Bob Waller, Apr 13, 1859

6. Sol Waller, Aug 2, 1861, 1905

7. Geo Waller, Dec __, 1865

17. State English and Indian names of your grandparents on both father and mother's side if possible:

Father's Side: Abner Waller

Mother's Side: Bob Parker

18. Where were they born? In Virginia

19. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Jackson Co. Alabama

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

1. I don't know

21 Have you ever been enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so state when and where: No

21 To assist in identification, claimants should give the full English and Indian names if possible, of their paternal and maternal ancestors back to 1835:

[blank]

REMARKS.

(Under this head the applicant may give any 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. Charlie Waller

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of Aug, 1907.

E. M. Posey
Notary Public

My commission expires

31st May 1909 __________________________________________________________

AFFIDAVIT

(The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant.)

Personally appeared before me F. L. Green and J. A. Green, who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Charlie Waller, who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known him for 20 years and 20 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.

F. L. Green

J. A. Green

Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of Aug 1907.

My commission expires

31st May, 1909, E. M. Posey, Notary Public

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Court of Claims Eastern Cherokees. Rec. Sep 5, 1908. No. 39288

Annona Texas

June 15 1908

Hon Guion Miller

Special Commissioner Eastern Cherokee Ennumeration.

Dear Sir

I made my application for said enrollment But I never received notice. My sister Sarah Burrow & others received theirs. My sister Sarah Burrow's application in No. 30569.

I would be pleased to receive any information you might kindly send me. Respectfully,

Charley Waller

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Also see:

#33855 Callie M. Coleman

#28559 John Waller

#35184 George Waller

#39288 Emily B. Waller