Burnett Family History
Date1794-1997
Classificationslevel 2: series
Credit LineCitizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center Archive and Research Division
Object number2005.9.15-187; 317-486
Description2005.9 Burnett Family Manuscripts2005.9_3 Family History
•Small handwritten genealogy chart, of Max H. Wesselhoefft and other Wesselhoefft family members. Not complete chart part of photocopied from larger chart. 1 pg.
•Large yellow envelope to Mary A Farrell, from Don Williams, The Wichita Eagle, dated March 19, 1997, written on from with red ink “ William Greiffenstein married to Catherine (Burnett) Greiffenstein CP 246, enclosed in this envelope; typed 19 page article REF: The Wichita Eagle dated Sept. 28, 1899, titled “ Father of Wichita dead, William Greiffenstein…his romantic life” story on life and death of William Greiffenstein; 16 typed page story on William Greiffenstein and his contribution to Wichita Kansas area and all cultures including Native Americans as well; 12 page copy from “The Wichita Eagle” 3-18-97, handwritten notes read, 3-9-97, Mary Farrell: Many thanks for your Help with these stories, Don Williams, on second page handwritten note: The Wichita Eagle 3-18-97, Expanded story went out on Internet, by Don Williams. 40 pgs.
•Photo copy of Indian Land Certificate for Clarissa Burnett dated Nov. 15, 1861, with treaty and land in Kansas; yellow sticky note attached reads “m. 4 times, Thompson, Yott, Quinn, Beaubien.
•Photocopy of “Affidavit on Application for Marriage License” for Clara (Carrie) Burnett and George M. Hall, dated Jan 21, 1900. 1 pg. Photocopy of “Affidavit on Application for Marriage License” for Clara B. (Burnett) Hall and Frank Shincis, Dec 6, 1906. 1 pg.
•Typed 3-page narrative history of early Potawatomi history relating unidentified descendant from the Burnett family, titled Potawatomi Nation Heritage and stamped received May 20, 1996, yellow paper. 3 pgs.
•Handwritten letter to Tribal Council, from Suzanne Newman requesting information on her enrollment, attached are documents Suzanne Newman included in her request; letter from Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma dated Oct. 26, 1987 in ref: the request material sent her from CBP, 2 ancestor charts for Suzanne M. Newman and Mary (Burnett) Wesselhoft; 2 ancestor charts for Florence D. Castaneda; 3 photocopy pages from 1887 Allotment books which shows Joseph Burnett and Mary Burnett’s allotments; 2 photocopy pages from 1937 Potawatomi census, ref: Mary M. Wesselhoft and Clara Shincis.
•Newspaper clipping “The burial place of Abraham Burnett” 2 clippings same story, from Scrapbook on 2nd clipping which may provide a clue to the clippings coming from the tribal paper How Ni Kan. 2 pgs.
•Newspaper article copy “Pottawatomie County History……. Pottawatomie Chief, Abram Burdett” article dated June 28, 1906, also notes at bottom of 3rd article corrected Burdette to Burnette. 2 pgs.
•My Life (Memoir) by Mary Burnett Wesselhoft, Short history for My Grandson, George Hamilton, donated by Vernon Motley 8-4-93, 13 pgs.
•Photocopy from article from Bear Grease, Builders and Bandits, the Men and Women of Wichita’s Past by Beccy Tanner” on William Greiffenstein; 1991. 4 pgs.
•Blue binder with tag holder reads “Burnett” holds the following documents if not stated in this note it is in poly sheets within binder; front pocket: small hand written note to lend book to Vernon Motley and a typed out narrative type genealogy ancestor outline for Florence D. Castaneda 2 pgs., photocopy of photographs/ images in poly sheets: Mary M. Knoffloch Burnett, Abram B. Burnett, Mr. Clark, gravesite/marker of Abram Burnett, Charles M. Wesselhoff Jr., Joseph William (Joe) Burnett, Emma Anderson, Isabell McDole, headstone/grave markers of Isabell McDole Burnett, Paul J. Hamilton Sachem chief, 5 pgs. of photocopy of images, 1 pg. photocopy of Obituary of Mary Evelyn Eva Hawk, photocopy of newspaper article, for the Wichita-Beacon, by Arch O’Brant “The Bystander” and copy of Kansas State Historical Society 1923-1925 with page 831 from index ref: Treaties with the Kansas tribes Oct. 1859; Indian Affairs book Laws and Treaties, Vol. II handwritten in red ink on from “Treaties with the Kansas Tribe.” Pages 222, 225, 552, 554, 800, 803; photocopy of newspaper clipping on Abram B. Burnett, Chief Burnett, with some handwritten notes; newspaper clipping article “Long Ignored, Grave Marker of Chief Burnett Restored” with map of location of Abram Burnett’s grave.3 pgs.; Mcdole-Vasser-Burnett-Rhodd Descendants chart, 1 pg.; deposition made by Abraham Burnett, on March 23-24, 1870, which relates his ancestry, not complete document just notes referencing the deposition3 pgs.; photocopy of marriage record of Abraham Burnett and Mari Knoflock, Feb. 16, 1843; report of heirship Jan 18, 1919, allottee #246 Catherine Griffenstein also in this envelope “History of Baptist Indians Missions: Remarks on the Former and Present Condition of the Aboriginal Tribes; ….by Isaac McCoy, pages: 100-113; Handwritten letter dated July 2, 1832 to John Tipton from Joseph N. Bourassa ref: A. Burnett and attending school at the Choctaw Academy, 2 pgs.; copy of the Treaty of 1836 Abram Burnett signs as witness copied from chapter “Treaty with the Potawatomi, 1836, 1 pg.; Treaty with Potawatomi 1837 where Abram Burnett signs as interpreter, 2 pgs.; copied from the Indiana Historical Collections, “Tipton to Fort Wayne Bank, 1838, note: Abram B. Burnett appointed assistant interpreter, 1 pg.; “The Trail of Death, Letters of Benjamin Marie Petit, by Irving McKee from Indiana Historical Society ref Abram B. Burnett mentioned several times, 5 pgs.; Treaty with the Potawatomi Nation 1846 Abraham Burnett signs as a headman,1 pg.; copies of Treaty with Pottawatomi’s 1867, relative to Potawatomi’s deserving to become citizens, 1 pg.; Kansas State Historical Society 1923-1925 collection ref: Abram B. Burnett was working for the agencies, 1851-1853, 3 pgs.; The Trail of Death Letters of Benjamin Marie Petit, by Irving McKee ref: the third Abraham Joseph Burnett was baptized and married the same day page 139, 2pgs.;Kansas Historical Collection articles: “Abram B. Burnett, a Pottawatomie Chief” 1913-1914, Vol. 13:371-373, 4 pgs.; photocopy of newspaper article by Ed Knowles titled “ The Mound Named Burnett”, Midway, Dec. 12, 1965, 1 pg.; 2 binder folders with the following documents: Map representing land holdings of the Burnett family on the Wabash river and Tippecanoe river, 1 pg.; Handwritten letter/affidavit about Burnett family dated Oct 18, 1838, copy from the national archives record group # 75, reserve file A-26, 2 pgs.; handwritten genealogy descendant chart/narrative for William Peter Burnett and Kaw-kee me sister of Top-ni-be , 1 large pg.; 2nd binder folder empty.
•Probate interviews affidavits in the estate of Ma-zhe, from Clara Beaubien, Antoine Burnett, Stephen Negahnquet, and Mary Payton
•Documents clipped together: handwritten letter from Frank J. Castaneda to Ms. Deleon dated 3-27-87 with envelope; handwritten note with 1937 Census Burnett family; Family pedigree chart for Frank J. Castaneda, Jr., letter to Frank Castaneda dated April 2, 1987 from Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma, handwritten page of Burnett/Castaneda family history, 1937 Indian Census Roll of the Citizen Potawatomi numbers 345-359, 360-372, 373-382, 2175-2185; copy of page 17 of Citizen Potawatomi Indian Allotment under Act of 1887. 11 pgs.
•Letter to How Ni Kan dated May 3, 1989, ref: enclosed copy of the Los Angeles Times newspaper about Florence Castaneda, and her personal thanks for help from tribe; newspaper clipping afore mentioned.
•Certificates/awards of Florence Castaneda for exemplary work for women in the workplace from the American Business Institute and memorandum concerning awards dated April 21, 1989. 3 pgs.
•Letter/note to Mrs. Hughes from Mrs. Beatrice Frazier containing family history information, received April 24th, 1978 and letter from Chilocco Indian Agricultural School, Chilocco, Oklahoma, dated May 23, 1964 providing information, on Louis Burnett with envelope. 4 pgs., 1 envelope
•Document, 10-page depositions (copy) made by Abraham Burnett on March 23 and 24, 1870, sent to Kansas State Historical Society, 1963. 13 pgs.
•Typed document titled “Abraham Burnett's burial place” with maps of burial site and photocopies of newspaper clipping referencing Abram B. Burnett dated ca. 1953. 8 pgs.
•Copies in blue folder titled Abram B. Burnett Potawatomi Chief: Kansas, State Historical Society, 1913-1914, Vol. 13: 371-373, titled “Abram B. Burnett, Pottawatomie” by Wm. E. Connelly, 4 pgs. and photocopy of newspaper article titled “The Mound Named Burnett”, by Ed Knowles dated Dec 12, 1968, paper Midway. 1
•Copy of document providing information of the Deeds from the Burnett family, under the Pottawatomi Treaties of 1818; 1821; 1826; ref: deed information and outcomes based on information provided in this document/letter. 5 pgs.
•Five handwritten notes on the blood degrees and other family information of the Florence Castaneda family. 5pgs.
•Handwritten notes providing information on where to research naturalization record of male members of the Pottawatomie nation, including Abraham Burnett, note also provide Burnett family history, and Oklahoma Historical Society Indian archives resources. 4 pgs.
•Handwritten note with Glenn a Burnett address and ref: picture of Chief Burnett in chair, and grave location. 1pg.
•Correspondence between Burnett family members and Citizen Band Potawatomi Indians of Oklahoma: to Glenn A Burnett, dated July 28, 1988 on photograph search; letter from Terry N. Thuma to How Ni Kan on Burnett family history information; handwritten note dated 9-18-1988 from Patricia R. Peonce Vandagriff on family history. 3 pgs.
•Photocopy of pages from “Bear Grease, Builders and Bandits, the Men and Women of Wichita’s Past” by Beccy Tanner, article on William Greiffenstein pages 110-111
•Newspaper articles/clippings clipped together: Wichita-Beacon, by Arch o’Bryant ref: Burnett’s Mound; Saturday Oklahoman & Times , March 4, 1989,”Cityan Charged in Shooting Death of Son” ref: Paul Wisdom; clipping titled “I’m No John Wayne Neighbor Stops Home Invasion” by Don Mecoy ref: David Wisdom; clipping The Daily Oklahoman, Monday January 29, 1979, obituary for Mary Jane Wright; clipping Topeka Capitol Journal March, 21, 1992 “Indians live in dual worlds, Haskell couple tells K-State” by Dana Neal; clipping Topeka Capitol Journal , April, 15, 1992 “Building t feature Haskell History” by Barbara Joseph; clipping from How Ni Kan Scrapbook “Burnett burial site”; clipping from Shawnee News-Star, Sunday, April 5, 1953 “Remember Sacred Heart”. 7 pgs.
•Copies from book “America’s Fascinating Indian Heritage” The Reader’s Digest Association, Inc. pages 140-143 The Northeast and Great Lakes, 7 pgs.
•Printed copy of email from Rocky Barrett to Paul Wesslehoft, ref: Tribal growth and shared thoughts on growth for the tribe. 1pg.
•Photocopy of journal entries from Lawe and Grignon Papers, 1794-1821, ref: to Burnett family members. 1 pg.
•Order form and note in ref to ordering “Potawatomi for Children” by Lu Ellis. 1 pg.
•Photocopy from Report of Johan W. Edmonds, United States Commissioner on the Claims of Creditors of the Potawatamie Indians of the Wabash; 1837 pages 54-57, copy from Gilcrese Museum Library, 3 pgs.
•Photocopy from the history of Baptist Indian Mission, by Issac McCoy pages 100-107, references Burnett family and contact with native groups by Issac McCoy group. 4 pgs.
•Photocopy from Kansas State Historical Society 1923-1925, index page with names. 2 pgs.
•List from the State of Indiana State Library of the 1828-1830 and 1829-1830 Carter and McCarney account books in Logansport Indiana, note Indian traders kept their Indian accounts separate. 3 pgs.
•Photocopy of page 34-35 titled “The Potawatomi Indians, They Cede Their Lands” from unidentified book. 1 pg.
•Photocopies R. David Edmunds resource cards for his books. 18 pgs.
•Handwritten notes of Negahnquet family history. 3 pgs.
•Family history pages of 1887 allotment, pages 60-61. 2pgs.
•Booklet titled “My Life, Short History by Mary Burnett Wesselhoft” and additional family history provided by Paul Wesselhoft. Pink cover with 19 pages.
•Booklet titled “My Life, for my Grandson, George Hamilton by Mary Burnett Wesselhoft with letter to Lisa Craft referencing the booklet, upper right-hand corner handwritten “donated by Vernon Motley 8-4-1993.14 pgs.
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