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Sarah Ann Jones was born November 18, 1860 in Carroll County, Arkansas, and died June 25, 1930 in Vinita, Oklahoma. Sarah Ann is on the 1896 Cherokee Census, Delaware District, also on the Old Settlers Roll, Delaware District. Sarah Ann was re-admitted into the Cherokee Nation June 30, 1888. Dawes # 417 she received 40 acres land allotment, Township 26 N, Range 23 E, Section No. 31, Post Office Fairland.
John D. Blaylock was born 1850, and died September 11, 1912.
Sarah Ann and John D. Blaylock came to the Hickory Grove area around 1881. There was snow on the ground and Grand River was frozen over. They crossed the river on ice as there were no bridges. Sarah and daughter, Mary Elizabeth, walked behind the wagon as they crossed for fear the ice would not hold up the
wagon and its contents. They made their home just east and north of where the community center now stands. At that time it was known as Copeland Switch. Sarah and John are buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery.
Cherokee Nation . Cherokee Roll . Delaware District . Fairland Post Office . I. T. Card #126 [S#6]
#22257 Blaylock John D . Age 49 . Male . Blood I.W . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 34 . Father WS. Blaylock . dead . District Non citz . Mother Elizabeth Blaylock . Non Citz . Census Card #126
#417 . Name Blaylock, Sarah Ann . Wife . Age 38 . Female . Blood 1/16 . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 271 . Father Martin J. Jones . dead . Distrist Cherokee . Mother Jaimina C. Jones . dead . Non Citz . Census Card # 126
#418 . Name Chancellor, Nellie J . Daughter . Age 18 . Female . Blood 1/32 . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 273 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#419 . Name Blaylock, Artilla C . Daughter . Age 15 . Female . Blood 1/32 . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 274 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#420 . Name Blaylock, Lottie Ann . Daughter . Age 13 . Female . Blood 1/32 . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 275 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#421 . Name Blaylock, Julius T . Son . Age 10 . Male . Blood 1/32 . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 276 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#422 . Name Blaylock, Alice Evaline . Daughter . Age 7 . Female . Blood 1/32 . Enrollment Year 1896 . District Delaware . No. 277 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#423 . Name Blaylock, Lillie May . Daughter . Age 3 . Female . Blood 1/32 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#424 . Name Blaylock, James J . Son . Age 3 mo . Male . Blood 1/32 . Father No 1 . Mother No 2 . Census Card # 126
#419 . Name Chancellor, Meda . Granddaughter . Age 4 mo . Female . Blood 1/64 . Father Thos Chancellor . Non Citz . Mother No 3 . Census Card # 126
Testimony of March 14,1905 shows marriage of No 4, on Oct. 15, 1902 to John G. Rogers on Cher. Card No.10122.
Cherokee Nation Enrollment Application
By Mr. Hastings, Cherokee Attorney:
STATEMENT AND ORDER
Mellie Jane Blaylock is given in the testimony as Melly Jane, as being on the 1896 roll as Nilly Jane and is evidently put down in the judgment with a combination with the name of her sister, Artilla Catherine, this child being there put as Jane Artilla.
As for the next child, Artilla C. Blaylock, her name is given in the testimony as Artella Catherine, on the 1896 roll as Artillia Catherine and she is reported as referred to in the judgment simply as Catherine.
The affidavits of birth of the two younger children have been duly filed, and in explanation of the name of the child Meda Chancellor, whose name has been added in this ease since the original application July 11, 1900, there has been filed a marriage license and certificate, the former dated August 4, 1900, and the latter August 5, 1900, showing that Mellie J. Blaylock was married to one Thomas Chancellor, and this child Meda is a child of that marriage, the same having been born on the 27th of February, 1901.
Cherokee 126, Muskogee, I.T., October 9, 1902
And for the enrollment of his wife, Sarah Ann, and children Mellie J. Chancellor and Artilla C., Lottie Ann, Julius T., Alice Evaline, Lillie May and James J. Blaylock, and grandc hild, Meda Chancellor, as citizens by blood of the Cherokee Nation;
JGR Cherokee 126, Tahlequah, I.T., March 14, 1905.
JOHN GEORGE ROGERS, being duly sworn and examined by the Commission, testified as follows:
Muskogee, Oklahoma, January 22, 1910.
Mary R. Trickett after having first been duly sworn
Affidavit before C.G. James, Notary Public, that Meda Chancellor died on the 20th day of November 1901
[Witness here produces family Bible which shows that James John Blaylock died the 28th day of January 1901.]
[Witness here produces Bible which shows that Meda Chancellor died November 20, 1901.]
Witness excused.
Cherokee - 126
TO ALL WHOM IT MAY CONCERN - - GREETING:
In witness whereof, I hereunto sign my name, as Chairman of the Commission, on this the thirtieth day of June 1888.
J.T. Adair,
Cherokee 126, Muskogee, Indian Territory, October 11, 1902.
Dear Sir: -
The same are herewith returned to you, copies having been made and retained in the Commission's files.
Respectfully,
ACTION APPROVED BY SECRETARY OF INTERIOR JAN 26 1907
CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE ISSUED FOR NO 26678 MAR 14 1905
CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATE ISSUED FOR NO MAR 1905
No 10 enrolled June 12, 1901
No 3 certificate of marriage and licence filed June 12, 1901
No 3 on 1896 Roll as Nillie Jane Blaylock
No 4 on 1896 Roll as Arttlia Catherine Blaylock
No 5 on 1896 Roll as Lotta Ann Blaylock
No 7 on 1896 Roll as Allas Evaline Blaylock
No 8 Birth affidavit to be supplied. Filed Nov 29, 1900
No 3 is now the wife of Thomas Chancellor Fairland I. T.
No 6 on 1896 Roll as Julius Thomas Blaylock
No 9 Death affidavit approved October 5, 1902
No 10 Death affidavit approved October 16, 1902
Application #126, Film #1439972 
Note: See Thomas Jones Descendants. Sarah married John D. Blaylock December 21, 1879 in Stone County, Missouri. That was before they came to Cherokee Nation I.T. and got remarried a second time under the Cherokee Law May 4, 1893.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
COMMISSION TO THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES,
FAIRLAND, I. T., JULY 11, 1900.
Q... What is your name?
A... Sarah Ann Blaylock.
Q... Your age?
A... 38.
Q... What is your postoffice?
A... Fairland.
Q... Where do you live?
A... 8 miles from here.
Q... How long have you lived here?
A... 5 years.
Q... Where did you live prior to that?
A... I lived around in the settlement for 18 years in the Cherokee Nation.
Q... Are you a Cherokee by blood?
A... Yes.
Q... What was your maiden name?
A... Sarah Ann Jones.
Q... What's the name of your father?
A... Martin J. Jones.
Q... Was he on the roll of 1880?
A... He died in time of the war.
Q... You do not know whether he is on any of the rolls of the Cherokee Nation?
A... He is on the old settler's roll.
Q... Where were you in '80?
A... In Arkansas.
Applicant is on the roll of '96 page 439, number 271, Delaware district.
Q... Where were you born?
A... In Arkansaw, I guess.
Q... How long did live in Arkansas and how long ago?
A... 18 years ago.
Q... Have you any children?
A... Yes
Q... What are their names?
A... Mary Elizabeth, Melly Jane, Artella Catherine and Lottie Ann.
Q... Are they living with you?
A... Yes all but the married one.
Examiner's Record shows that Melly Jane Blaylock, 18 years old, is upon the roll of '96 as Nillie Jane Blaylock; Artellia Catherine Blaylock is on '96 roll page 439, number 274, as Artillia Catherine Blaylock.
Q... How old is she?
A... 16 years.
Lottie Ann appears upon the '96 roll page 439 number 275, as Lotta Ann Blaylock.
Q... Are these children alive and living with you?
A... Yes sir.
JOHN D. BLAYLOCK, being swore, testified in this case as follow:
Q... How old are you?
A... 49.
Q... Were you married according to Indian Law?
A... Yes according to the laws of Missouri and then
married according to the Cherokee laws.
Q... Have you any children?
A... Yes, 8.
Q... By this woman?
A... Yes.
Q... Please give the names and ages of the four children
besides these on this certificate.
John D. Blaylock appears on the 1896 roll, page 565, number 34.
Q... Give me the names of the four children at home?
A... Julius Thomas.
[On the '96 roll page 439 number 276].
Q... How old is he?
A... 10 years old.
Q... What is the name of the next one?
A... I cannot keep their names in memory.
Q... Mrs. Blaylock answer for him?
A... Alice Evilene, 7 years old.
[Appears on the '96 roll, page 439, number 277, as Allas Evaline Blaylock.
Q... What is the name of the next one?
A... Lillie May, 3 years old.
Q... What is the name of the last child?
A... James Johnnie.
Q... How old is he?
A... Three months old.
You having presented a certificate of marriage to Sarah Ann Blaylock dated 7th day of May 1893, Vinita, I.T., October 24, 1901
Q... What is your name?
A... John D. Blaylock
Q... When were you married to her?
A... I was married to her in '79 in the state of Missouri and in '83
I was married under Cherokee license to her.
Q... Was she ever married before?
A... No sir.
Q... You stated a while ago that you were married to her in '83; this
license shows you were married in '93?
A... Yes, in '93; it was '93 instead of '83, I made a mistake.
Q... Is Mellie J. Chancellor living?
A... Yes sir, but her child is dead.
Q... Is Artilla C. Blaylock living?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Julius T.?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Alice Evaline?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Lillie May?
A... Yes sir.
Q And James J.?
A... xxx xxx He is dead.
Q... Your daughter's child Meda Chancellor, is she dead?
A... Yes sir, her child is dead.
Q... What is your name?
A... John George Rogers.
Q... How old are you?
A... 22 the 9th of April.
Q... What is your post-office?
A... Bluejacket, Indian Territory; Fairland at present,
but Bluejacket when at home.
Q... Post-office use to be Skiatook?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Are you a Cherokee by blood?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Are you married?
A... Yes sir.
Q... What is your wife's name?
A... Artilla C. Blaylock.
Q... Is she a Cherokee by blood?
A... Yes sir.
Q... When were you married?
A... October 15, 1902.
EXAMINATION ON BEHALF OF THE COMMISSIONER:
Q... What is your name?
A... Mary E. Trickett.
Q... What is your age?
A... 29 years old.
Q... What is your post office address?
A... Afton, Oklahoma.
Q... What was the name of your father?
A... John D. Blaylock.
Q... What was the name of your mother?
A... Sarah A. Blaylock.
Q... Have you a brother by the name of James J. Blaylock?
A... Yes sir, he is dead.
Q... When did he die - - do you remember?
A... It was 8 years ago last January but I don't know what day it was.
Q... How old was James J. Blaylock at the time of his death?
A... About 9 months old. His birth day was in April and he died in January.
Q... If he had lived he would have been one year old in April 1901?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Where did he die?
A... Close to Hickory Grove.
Q... How do your remember this date?
A... It seems to me that it was on the 28th of January because my little girl
who will be 8 years old in January was four days old when he died.
Q... What is the name of this little girl?
A... Leora Anne Trickett.
Q... Have you a sister named Mellie J. Chancellor?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Who did she marry?
A... Tom Chancellor.
Q... Do you know when Meda Chancellor died?
A... In the fall sometime. She was about nine or ten months old when she died.
Q... What is the post office address of Mollie J?
A... Fairland, Olka.
Q... To what place are they going?
A... Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Q... What is the post office address of the father of James J. Blaylock?
A... Fairland, Oklahoma.
Sarah Ann Blaylock after having first been duly sworn, testified as following at her home in Fairland, Oklahoma, November 10, 1909.
Q... What is your name?
A... Sarah Ann Blaylock.
Q... What is your age?
A... 48 years old.
Q... What is your post office address?
A... Fairland, Oklahoma.
Q... What is the name of your husband?
A... John D. Blaylock.
Q... Did you have a child by the name of James J?
A... Yes sir, that's our baby.
Q... Is he dead?
A... Yes sir.
Q... Where is he buried?
A... Hickory Grove.
Q... How old was he at the time of his death?
A... 9 months old. Born 10th of April died the 27th of January.
Q... What was that child's name?
A... Leora Ann Trickett.
Q... Have you a grand child by the name of Meda Chancellor?
A... yes sir.
Q... When did she die?
A... Nvember 20, 1901.
Q... Where was this child buried?
A... Close to Ft. Smith, Arkansas.
Mellie J. Chancellor after having first been duly sworn:
Q... What is your name?
A... Mellie J. Cancellor.
Q... What is your age?
A... 27 years old.
Q... What is your post office address?
A... Fairland, Oklahoma.
Q... Can you give me the exact date of the death of your child Meda?
A... November 20, 1901.
CERTIFICATE OF ADMISSION TO CHEROKEE CITIZENSHIP.
OFFICE OF COMMISSION ON CITIZENSHIP
TAHLEQUAH, CHEROKEE NATION.
This is to certify that the following named, to-wit: Sarah A. Blaylock and her four children, viz: Mary Elizabeth, Nelly Jane, Artela and Lotta Ann Blaylock, aged respectively 26, 7, 5, 3 and 1 years.
Chairman Com. on Citizenship.
Attest: Connell Rogers,
Clerk Com. on Citizenship
John D. Blalock, Fairland, Indian Territory.
You heretofore filed with the Commission, certificate from Commission on Citizenship, showing the re-admission to Cherokee citizenship on June 30, 1888, of Sarah A. Blalock and four children; also Cherokee marriage license and certificate showing your marriage on May 4, 1893, to Miss Sarah A. Jones.
Commissioner in Charge.
Transcribed by Kathleen Davis, descendant of Elizabeth Hampton Jones.
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