Many people who claimed Indian descent were described, either by themselves or others, as "Cherokee." The issues of ethnic identity are complex, and cannot always be strictly tied to race. There were certainly numerous mixed-race unions during the colonial and antebellum years. The Siouan Saponi in VA were called "Piedmont Catawba." The Siouan Saponi in VA/NC were called "Piedmont Siouan." The Siouan Saponi/Tutelo in WVA were called "Blackfoot of...
Related Subjects
History