LeClair Government Documents
Date1856 - 1992
Classificationslevel 2: series
Credit LineCitizen Potawatomi Nation Cultural Heritage Center Archive and Research Division
Object number2005.26.262-476
Description2005.26 LeClair Family Manuscripts2005.26_5 Government Documents [LeClair]
•Group of documents: letter from the Department of the Interior May 31, 1977 to Bobbie June LeClaire Pettus referencing blood degree protest and family history degrees; and copy of above letter. 4 pgs.
•Group of documents: Department of the Interior Sept. 5, 1912 reference explanation in the matter of the estate of Rosetta Trombla Allotment No. 510; Department of the Interior March 1, 1912 Report of superintendent in heirship cases of Rosetta Trombla Allotment No. 510; photocopy of image of family group photograph of Peter and Adeline (Darvoe) LaClair and children (names are written on back of photocopy) 10 pgs.
•Letter from the Department of the Interior May 31, 1977 to Mobbie June LeClaire Pettus referencing blood degree protest and family history degrees with genealogy chart titled McDole, Vasseur, Burnett, Rhodd Descendants; handwritten notes on Ida Rhodd, LeClaire, Conner families’ history and allotment numbers. 9 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior November 8, 1937 Summary of Report on Heirs for John C. LaClair (Ponca tribal member and C. Pott.), with Allotment or Estate Record of John C. Le Clair Allot. No. 978. 4 pgs.
•Letter from the Department of the Interior Dec. 8, 1869 referencing approval of funds requested by Pottawatomies to pay listed debt. 2 pgs.
•Letters from the Department of the Interior, July 25, 1899 to Lee Patrick U.S. Indian Agent, Sac and Fox Agency, Oklahoma Territory referencing Silas Leclair member of Ponca tribe with Pottawattomie blood whose deceased wife’s inheritance from uncle referred to as Peter the Great. Letter dated August 8, 1899 is reply to first letter on same subject. 3 pgs.
•Letter from the Department of the Interior June 23, 1896 to Thomas U. S. Indian Agent, Sac and Fox Agency, Oklahoma referencing John C. Le Clair’s Citizen Pottawatomi Allotment No. 978 cancellation June 4, 1896. (Note 2 copies both scanned). 2 pgs.
•Photocopy of note cards associated with R. David Edmunds author of books on the Potawatomi tribes history, note cards have resources of information from Kansas and Oklahoma and with references to various tribal members by name. 16 pgs.
•Letter to F.E. Perkins Supt. Indian Agency, Shawnee Okla. From Anadarko Office August, 25, 1937 in reference to John LaClair Ponca Allottee 263 and his inherited interests from Citizen Potawatomi connections. 1 pg.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior referencing the Estate of Mary Spear (Mary Armstrong) allottee no. 504; Summary of report of heirs Feb. 16, 1939; Notice of hearing to determine heirs Oct. 18, 1938; Order determining heirs Nov. 15, 1938; copy of transmits patent for Mary Armstrong, formerly Mary Spear allottee no. 504, April 20, 1917. 9pgs.
•Document copies from the Department of the Interior in the matter of the Estate of Rosetta Trombla allottee no. 510; approval of heirship documents Sept. 5, 1912 and report of Superintendent in heirship cases March 1, 1912. 8 pgs.
•Index and Heirship card for Maudie Phillips Seymour, heirship interests card for Ira Bohanna LeClair, Phillips daughter in law of Resetta Trombla CP-510, letter to Maudie Seymour from Department of the Interior letter of explanation Dec. 17, 1980 of family connections of ancestors Rosetta Trombla and Oscar and Ira Bohanna LeClair. 3 pgs.
•Letter from Alston Cameron August 3, 1992 to United States Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Affairs, Shawnee Agency, Anadarko, OK. requesting forms to register children and grandchildren; envelope and note attached. 4 pgs.
•Copies of documents from the Department of the Interior concerning the Estate of Ozetta Spear Sanders a deceased Citizen Potawatomi Allottee. No. 506. 4 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior Jan. 25, 1960 in the matter of the Estate of Ozetta Spear Sanders Citizen Potawatomi Allottee No. 506, notice of hearing to determine heirs or probate will, with copies of testimony. 7 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior Feb. 16, 1939, Summary of report on Heirs for Estate of Mary Spear (Mary Armstrong) Citizen Pottawatomie Allottee No. 504 with testimony. 7 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, Order determining heirs for Mary Spear (Mary Armstrong) allottee No. 504 and letter from Shawnee Indian Agency Dec. 6, 1936to Roscoe Bell in reference to heirs of Mary Spear(Mary Trombla or Mary Armstrong or Mary Degn) deceased Citizen Pottawatomie allottee No. 504. 2 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior for probate H-12-51 for the Estate of Edward Spear Allottee No. 505 Jan. 31, 1951, includes Summary of Family History and Inventory, testimony, and Order Determining Heirs. 8pgs.
•Index and Heirship Card for Emmett Phillips. 1 pg.
•Letter from Alston Cameron to the Department of the Interior in reference to request for documentation to prove Indian heritage and copy of federal royalty check to Alston Cameron. 2 pgs.
•Letter to the Superintendent Bureau Indian Affairs from attorney John Culleir, July 10, 1865 in reference to land allotted in Michigan to Nickolas Tremble (Trombla). Written by hand in blue ink at top of page both sides Frame 625 and 626. 2 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of Interior, summary of family history and inventory in Estate of Ozetta Spear Sanders Citizen Potawatomi No. 506. 2 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, Summary of Family History and Inventory and testimony in the Estate of Oliver (Peter) LeClair Citizen Pottawatomie No 735. 4 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, Order Determining Heirs, Summary of Family History and Inventory, and Testimony, in probate case for Salina Kane (Salina LeClair) Allottee No. 256, Letter Jan 9, 1962 referencing Estate of James Kane husband of Salina Kane, Documents dated Dec.27, 1912 approval of heirship of Estate of John Moses Le Clair deceased Citizen Pottawatomie allottee No. 235, Index and Heirship Card of Abby LeClair, Abby (Mann), Abbie (Mann) Le Clair Stigall. 17 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior; Nov. 15, 1938 Notice of Hearing to Determine Heirs of Mary Armstrong, Dec. 19, 1938 Certificate of Appraisement for the allotment property of Rosetta Trembla Allottee No. 510, letter Dec. 6, 1936 to Roscoe Bell referencing testimony in the matter determining the legal heirs of Mary Spear (Mary Trombal or Mary Armstrong or Mary Degn), power of attorney for representation of children of Mary Armstrong and the determination of her heirs, Letter June 28, 1939 to H. C. Degn on possible outstanding bills the Estate of Mary Armstrong may be responsible for. 7 pgs.
•Document from the Department of the Interior Sep 1912, in the matter of the Estate of Rosetta Trombla listing legal heirs and family history. 4 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, May 1, 1912 Report for Superintendent Heirship Cases for decedent Rosetta Trombla, Allotment No. 510. 4 pgs.
•Affidavit for verification of Louis Trombly tribal affiliation, allotment received, sole heirs, and death date. 1pg.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior in regards to allotment of Louis and Angeline Trombla. 4 pgs.
•Summary of Family History and Inventory regarding the Estate of Ida Louise DeChaine Pitcher Hill Gibbs Citizen Pottawatomie No. 261. 2 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, memorandum to Anadarko Area Office from Shawnee Agency Superintendent regarding death report and data for heirship findings for Ida Louise Dechaine Gibbs. 2 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, June 9, 1902 to Frank A. Thackery Superintendent Indian School Shawnee Oklahoma referring to the Heirs of Peter and David LaClair Citizen Potawatomi reserves No. 252 and 257. 3pgs.
•Letter Dec. 27, 1912 providing information in the matter of the heirship to the Estate of John Moses Le Clair deceased Citizen Pottawatomie allottee No. 253. 8 pgs.
•Index and Heirship Card Enrollee Peter Le Clair Allot. No. 252. 1pg.
•Photocopy of pages 7197 and 7199 titled Survey of Conditions of Indians in United States. 2 pgs.
•Photocopy of pages 188 and 189 titled Certain Contracts made with Indians, copies of letters from the Department of the Interior. 2 pgs.
•Letter from the Shawnee Indian Agency, Shawnee, Oklahoma Feb. 6, 1930 to Joseph Vieux Mayetta, Kansas in reference to allotment of Katy Sioux allottee No. 1072 wife of Frank LeClair. 1pg.
•Letter from Shawnee Indian Agency, Shawnee, Oklahoma, August 10, 1935 to “Whom it May Concern” on Peter LeClaire allottee No. 260 and Angeline Dushane allottee No. 272 from F. E. Perkins, Superintendent. 1pg.
•Index and Heirship Card Enrollee for Adaline Le Clair. 2pgs.
•Court document April 10, 1888 certifying Antoine Fuller is brother and guardian of David Chilson. 1 pg.
•Letter from the Shawnee Indian Agency, Shawnee, Oklahoma June 21, 1937 referencing Indian blood degree of Abbie Mann and mother Philomene Chilson. 1 pg.
•Photocopies from application of patent fee for Mrs. P. L. Mann wife of Peter Mann Mary Pappan daughter of Joseph Pappan and Josephine Gonville. 3 pgs.
•Document for the Department of the Interior in the estate of Mary A. Pappan, examiners notice to heirs, March 9, 1956. 1pg.
•Notice from the Department of the Interior Shawnee Agency referring to Records at Shawnee Agency concerning Abby Mann and blood degrees based on ancestors. 1 pg.
•Document from the Department of the Interior, Summary of Family History and Inventory in the Estate of Mary A. Pappan. 1pg.
•Documents, letter from the Department of the Interior Feb, 28 1980 to Mrs. Elnora James Herrod referencing request for information on blood degree of her family , other sur names Curley, Keep Kut quah, James, Pappan, Gonville; 2 pages of typed family history of Jack J. LeClair son of Charles E. and Abbie Mann LeClair. 3pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior from Shawnee Indian Agency; summary of Report on Heirs on the Estate of John C. Leclair allottee No. 263 and other related documents to this subject. 4 pgs.
•Photocopy of handwritten pages from treaty with signatures of tribal members with many names, Battise Leclerc date on copied original July 13, 1858. 2 pgs.
•Documents from the Department of the Interior, June 9, 1902 to Frank A. Thackery Superintendent Indian School Shawnee Oklahoma referring to the Heirs of Peter and David LaClair Citizen Potawatomi reserves No. 252 and 257. 3pgs.
•Photocopy of letter from the Office Supt Ind. Affairs, St. Joseph, July 5, 18??, referencing to John Le Clair resigning from Blacksmith job. 1 pg.
•Photocopy of handwritten letter from Office Supt. Ind. Affairs Jan 19, 1855 referencing LeClair family members. 1pg.
•Photocopy of handwritten letter from Ponca Agency, Dakota Territory, Oct 16, 1863, references Leclaire of Pottawatomie O.T. 1pg.
•Photocopy of handwritten letter from the Pottawattomie Agency Sept. 25, 1863 referencing residency of Bittaste(?) LeClare on allotment on Pottawattomie Reserve for many years. 1pg.
•Photocopy of handwritten letter from Pottawatomie Agency Feb. 14, 1856, in reference for Peire Leclerc and the division and sale of his land. 1pg.
•Photocopy of handwritten letter from the Office Supt. of Indian affairs, Feb, 22 1856 referencing different folks but claims for the children of Piere Laclere. 1pg.
•Handwritten note/letter Dec. 16, 1988 from Billie Jean LaClaire Qualls requesting family history information on Great Grandmother Sarah Vasseur family; Family genealogy chart for McDole, Vasseur, Burnett, Rhodd Descendants; copy of page from Kansas Kin journal with 1863 Tribal Roll for Pottawatomie Indians list of Potawatomi in Kansas.4 pgs.
•Photocopy of handwritten letter from the Pottawatomie Agency near St. Marys Mission, July 28, 1859 in reference to the black smith position on the reserve and trouble Indian Agent William E. Murphy had with various blacksmiths and tribal leaders, and that Chief Wa-ue-day (?spelling) wanted his stepson John B. Leclair to have position with blacksmith and learn a trade. 3 pgs.
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