Search For Identity: My Native American Ancestors – Part 1
This post is not to be scientific or even “politically” correct. It is really to take note of my feelings and the journey that I am pursuing in identifying my Native American Tribe. I thought I felt out of sorts because I was adopted, then I felt out of sorts because I could not locate the African tribe that I descended from, and now I am out of sorts because I can not identify or pinpoint what my tribal affiliation is. Oh sure I have some idea, however, in genealogy, one must be able to prove their ancestry through paper work and documents. But what happens when there is no paperwork? What happens when your ancestors were culturally annihilated. I feel more of an orphan than I do as an adopted adult. An orphan usually has been rejected or lost. At least with adoption, there is hope in finding out who you are; or in my case, I found that which was lost, as I found my birth family…but even they don’t know their roots.
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777tsalagi
And I know that you will find out what you want to know, you are an excellent researcher and some how you will find out what you are looking for.
Yvette Porter Moore
I appreciate the compliment. I pray that I do discover what needs to be known.
Andrea Kelleher
So well said Yvette! I will be continuing to follow you on your journey as you continue to search. I hope and pray that the ancestors are able to guide you to all the answers you seek.
Yvette Porter Moore
Thank you Andrea. I guess I better start asking.
Kristin
Good luck Yvette! I think most of us are in the same boat when it comes to specifics.
Denise Muhammad
Hi Yvette. I must say that I love your blog! I am in the same boat as you are with this one. I hope that some solid information turns up for you. Great post!