Annual Report of Commission on the Affairs of the Narragansett Indians, Made to the General Assembly

Book may have numerous typos, missing text, images, or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1881. Excerpt: ... A. Yes, sir. Q. Voted at their meetings? A. Yes, sir. Q. How long since you attended a tribe meeting, when they elect the Council? A. I am generally there about every year. Q. Were you there last year? A. Yes, sir. Q. Any objections to your voting? A. No, sir. (Objection withdrawn.) (Reading continued, the next name being that of Alexander Gardner.) Mr. Cone.--What I have understood in relation to that is this: that she claimed her membership to this tribe under Lotlick Paul. She couldn't be a member of this tribe through that channel. (The next name objected to on the list was that of Rhuahamer Malbone, age 108.) Benjamin Thomas.--I remember when they tore down her house, and then gave her a piece of land, and acknowledged her as a member of the tribe. (Objection withdrawn.) (The reading of the list prepared by the committee of the Council was concluded, and the names registered at the first meeting were then taken up. Objections were withdrawn to the names of Mary E. Ammons and Betsey Bent.) FRANCIS COOPER, SWORN. Q. Where do you live? A. Norwich, Ct. Q. How old are you? A. I don't know exactly. I judge, about 49. Q. Are you a member of the tribe? A. My father was. Q. When were you here last? A. I guess, about four years ago. Q. Have you a husband? A. No. Q. Children? A. Yes, sir; two: Ida and Addie. Ida was 20 the 6th of May, and Addie was 17. Q. What was your father's name? A. George Peckham. Mr. Carmichael.--Mr. Michel, do you know this woman? Brister Michel.--Yes, sir. Mr. Carmichael. --What is her name? Bkister Michel.--Peckham. (The next name objected to was Lizzie Cougdon.) ANGELINA ROGERS, SWORN. Q. Is Lizzie Oougdon your daughter? A. Yes. Q. Do you claim to be a member of the tribe? A. Yes, sir. Q. Been recognized as such by the Council of the tribe? A. Yes, sir. Q. Has an...