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Cherokees Of California, Inc.
P.O. Box 2372
Marysville, California 95901
Application:
Membership into the Cherokee of California
does not entitle you to Medical or any other State or Federal benefits.
- Members must be of Cherokee descent by blood
or by treaty. No blood quantum is required.
- All information will always be kept confidential.
- Applications must be notarized unless the Cherokee
applicant includes a photo copy of the federally recognized card or a
card from BIA.
- A photo copy of the Birth Certificate is required
for each Cherokee applying for membership.
- A photo copy of a photo I.D. is also required
for permanent records.
- Non-Cherokee applicant may apply as an associate
member. Need application form, photo copy of birth certificate, ancestor
chart. Notarization not required.
- Minor children need separate applications, which
are to be attached to adult's application. Notarization not required.
- If minor child is married follow the guide lines
of an adult applicant.
- All applicants must submit an ancestor chart
with enough information to show a concerted effort in research to the
satisfaction of the Executive Board. Indicate with an asterisk which ancestors
are of Cherokee blood.
- A current official application form is to be
used for all applications.
- Complete application and mail, along with the
other required items to the above address. Include a check or money order
to cover processing fee. Include SASE to mail your membership card. Please
allow 90 days for processing response.
- There is a non-refundable processing fee of
$20.00 for each Cherokee adult or associate application and a $10.00 fee
for each minor child, valid until minor turns 18 years old.
- Subscription to the official newsletter is $6.00
per year.
- Cherokees of CA does not do research for individuals.
- Cherokees of California, Inc. does not have
yearly dues, at this time.
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Below is an example of an ancestor chart, you must include
an ancestor chart along with your application to be considered for membership
of Cherokees of California, Inc.
| If you wish to obtain prepared ancestry
charts, they are available at the nearest Church of the Latter Day Saints
Family History Center, or local dealers of genealogical supplies.
www.ancestry.com |
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