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There are thousands of pages of documents relating to Creek Freedmen and their history within the Muscogee (Creek)
Nation.
We suggest that you clear your mind of other tribes histories and understand that Creek history is unique
and shared only with the other 4 slave holding tribes, Cherokee, Choctaw, Chickasaw and Seminole.
The number one mistake
people make in researching their Creek ancestors is the belief that the Creek Nation is a 'race' of people instead
of a nationality. When Principal Chief Pleasant Porter was asked before the US Senate what is your nationality? He responded,
I am a Muscogee (Creek).
Basically, if your grandmother told you she was Creek, please don't assume she meant Indian
as race, she could have been referring to her Creek nationality.
The Descendants of Freedmen organization encourages you to research your family history by collecting all records
including state birth and death records, marriage records, court cases, hire-ship records and church records. Don't leave
any stone unturned. Once the Muscogee (Creek) Nation starts to enroll Creek Freedmen descendants you are going to need proof
of your descent to your ancestor on the Creek Freedmen roll. Be prepared!
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