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Mary Ann Marshall "Polly,", John M. Marshall, and Sarah Ann Rankin. Lucinda Marshall is now considered to be a part of another family. Wanda Weeks (deceased) "Grandma Annie had one brother and he died, His name was John Marshall." Wanda mentions children that were named in the settlement of her estate. Unfortunately, we can find nothing regarding the estate of Betsy Wilaquenaho Marshall. For more complete information on the children, see the links at the top of the page. One of the official documents providing the names of the children of William Marshall is a letter in 1858 settling a claim that they had against William H. Marshall's Estate:
Letter of M. McCaskin [spelling?]. Osage River Agency [Kansas Territory] 14 April 1858: The claim money [$6000] due the heads of W. H. Marshall is now ready for distribution ... The Power of Attorney ... must be signed by John Marshall, Ann [Marshall] Grinter, Mary Ann [Marshall] Tiblow, and Roseanna [Marshall] Grinter [children of William H. Marshall, with a question as to whether or not John was the son of William Marshall or the son of a possible William Marshall.] Granted, there could have been an additional child or children who might have died between their birth/s and the date of settlement in 1858.

It appears that William Marshall might have gone west to Missouri from Indiana with the same group of Delaware of which Mekinges, spouse of William Connor, Marshall's former business partner, was a part. (Charles N. Thompson, Sons of the Wilderness, John

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1862 Allotment #117 Census #781
Delaware Indian Roll #8 , Pratt Books, December 7, 1867.
Dawes Roll #32201
Census #10402, Registered 1/2 Blood Degree, with the Cherokee nation
Also known as Polly


According to the Shawnee Mission Stewarts Book, dates from 1832 to 1867, it says that Henry Tiblow and Polly Marshall were married April 8, 1843.

According to an affidavit by Sam Stewart, he states that "He calls Mary Ann Marshall Tiblow, Aunt Polly Tiblow." (see "Indian Place Names by Rydjord, pg 235)

Remembered by Mary Ann Stephenson Alexander as a "Little short Indian woman", when I interviewed her November 1999. She was 98 years old at the time.

July 4, 1866: Among the original 26 Delaware and 56 children who chose to remain in Kansas and become U.S. Citizens in the Treaty of July 4, 1866. Originally stayed, but later came to Indian Territory after the treaty of 1868, which was a treaty that her husband, Henry Tiblow, helped delegate.
They were known as late-comers.

February 1867, Delaware Indians who have elected to retain their Tribal Relations at the Delaware Agency, Kansas. Census #781, Allotment #117, Mary Ann Tiblow and her husband, Henry Tiblow Census #780 and Allotment #116.

1880 Authenticated Rolls of Cherokee Nation-Indian Territory: #2588, Mary Ann Tiblo is listed.

November 30, 1875:
An act to Admit Mary Ann Tibloe and ohers to Citizenship. Be it enacted by the National Council that Mary Ann Tibloe, wife,and R.W.C. Tiblow, son and Francis O. Brown, daughter of Henry Tiblow, a Delaware Indian,and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, be and they are hereby admitted to citizenship of the Cherokee Nation, be, and they are hereby admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation; provided, that the said Mary Ann Tibloe and R.W.C. Tibloe and Francis O. Brown first pay into the Treasury of the Cherokee Nation the sum of Two hundred and Eighty-five dollars each. Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation.

August 21,1896: Census of Adopted Delaware Citiens of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Authorized by an Act of the National Council.Federal Records microfilm #7Ra-19 Rolls 1-2.Mary Ann Tiblow, 74, 1/2 degree Indian blood, Delaware born in MO. (With this information she could have been born 1822)

September 21, 1900: Department of the Interior, Commissionto the Five Civilized Tribes,Vinita, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizenof the Cherokee Nation andshe being sworn by Commissioner, C. R. Breedkinridge, testified as follows: That she was Mary A. Tiblow, the twelfthof last March she was 77 years old. She lived in Ketchum in the Delaware District. She stated her mother was Delaware Indian and her fatherwas a white man. She lived in the Cherokee Nation 30 years. She agreed that she was the same person on 1880 roll, page 324, #2582, Mary A. Tiblo, Delaware District and 1896 Roll, page 624, #84, Mary A. Tiblow, Delaware District. The applicant is identified on the rolls of 1880 and 1896 as a Delaware: She has lived inthe Cherokee Nation forthelast 30 years, ad she will be listed ow for enrollment upon a "Straight Card".

November 21, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Cherokee Land Office,Tahlequah, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. (Delaware 8) They were asking William T. Davis questions.(Special note: William T. Davis was John Davis' father, the father of Freddie A. Stephenson and his brother Walter Stephenson).He stated he was 60 years old and lived in Ketchum and intermarried into the Cherokee Nation. He stated he was married in 1872. He was a member of the Cherokee Senate. He stated he knew Mary A. Tiblow, an old lady about 80 years old and that he believed she lived in Ketchum and he has known her for 20 years or more. No relation. He stated he didn't know if his wife was any relation. He stated that he thought Mary A. Tiblow came with the outfit along about 78 or 79, if she came with Browns and Stevensons and them: I aam not sure she did. He said she had a daughter named Frances O. Brown and he has known her since 1880. And, another daughter, Mary T. Stevenson, but she is dead. He knew her from about 1880 till she died. He stated he knew a daughter whose name is now Rosanna S.Connor and another named Mary Gallman. He stated that the Browns and Stevensons came at the same time. They asked him if they came and were readmitted by the Cherokee Council as Delawares and he said that was his understanding.

December 4, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, Indian Territory, December 4, 1903. In the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow as a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation. Mary Ann Tiblow, being duly sworn, and examined, testified as follows: She stated that if she lives through March she will be eighty years old. They asked about her post office and she said some time it is Vinita and I am staying down in Big Cabin, but I ain't got none in a long time. They asked where mail might reach her and she stated, I guess in Big Cabin. I am staying down there with my daughter. She was asked if she was a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation and she said she guessed. How long have you residedin the Cherokee Nation? oh, a long while. Were you admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation? I guess so, my husband was. She was asked what year it was when she came and she said I guess I got the papers, I ain't got them here. Do you remember what year it was when you came to the Cherokee Nation? She replied that she got papers when the Delaware come and everything, I didn't bring them. They asked her if she didn't remember and she said no, but they always took me in. They asked if she came down from Kansas with the Delawares in 1868 and she said we didn't stay when they did, but we come afterwards. You don't claim that your name is on the Delaware Register, she replied that she guessed it was. They're the ones you know that came down her under the treaty with the Delawares and Cherokees. (no response) Have you resided in the Cherokee Nation all the time since you came to the Cherokee Nation and she said, "yes sir". Have you made your home anywhre else at all, "No sir."

February 24, 1904: Tahlequah, Indian Territory. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, Gentlemen: I have the honor to enclose herewith, for review, decisions together with the records in the following applications for enrollment as citizens by Delaware blood of the Cherokee Nation: Mary A. Tiblow, et al Delaware #8,6,9,10,12,27,50. John S. Bob et al Delaware #178, Nannie M. Bartles, et al Delaware #161,163,165,318. Kewis Ketchum, et al Delaware #38,37,36. Susan F. Dodge, et al Delaware #249,250,251. Respectfully, Acting Chief Clark

May 16, 1904: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. It states in brief: Mary A. Tiblow appeared before the Commission at Vinita, Indian Territory, and made application for the enrollment of herself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood....Evidence shows that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown (daughter) were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an Act of the Cherokee Nationl Council approved November 30, 1875,...Each of the said Acts provides that the applicants pay into the Cherokee treasury the sum of $284.00 each, which was the per capita amount paid by the Delawares under the agreement of April 8, 1867....

May 23, 1904: Cherokee Delaware #8 et al Muskogee, Indian Territory. Dear Sir, There is herewith enclosed a copy of the decision of the /commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated May 16, 1904, in the consolidated caseof Mary A. Tiblow et al., granting the appilication for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, Rosanna S. Mamie C. and Oliver Connor, Fannie F., Freddie, Walter and John H. Stephenson, Mary A., Claud M, Rubie A and Henrietta Gallman, Frances O, Daniel R., John J., Cora B. and Effie L. Brown, and dismissing the application for the enrollment of Mary T. Stephenson,(deceased)as citizens of the Cherokee Nation....


May 27, 1904: Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Tahlequah, I.T. Mary A. Tiblow Delaware #8, Mary T. Stephenson Delaware #6, Rosanna S. Conner et al Delaware #9, Fannie F. Stephenson et al Delaware #10, Mary A. Gallman et al Delaware #12, John H. Stephenson et al Delaware #27, Frances O. Brown et al Delaware #50. Signed: Respectfully, W.W. Hastings, Attorneyfor the Cherokee Nation.


June 7, 1904: Mary A. Tiblow was sent a letter from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her in Big Cabin,I.T. Dear Madam: There is herewith inclosed a copy of the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting, among others, your application for the enrollmentof yourself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. Respectfully, Chairman

January 10, 1905: Muskogee, Indian Territory. Sir: There is herwith transmitted the record and proceedings had in the matter of the application for the enrollmet of Mary A. Tiblow, et al.,as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood, including the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting said applications; also the motion of Mary A. Tiblow, et al., to rep-open said case as to them and modify the judgement heretofore render a judgement, according to each of them as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, all the rights of registered Delaware, together with the Commisions decision dated January 7, 1905, denying said motion. Respectfully, Iams Bixby, Chairman.

March 31, 1905: Department of the Interior, Washington. Commissionto the Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee, Indian Territory. Gentlemen: On January 10, 1905, you trasmitted the record relative to the applicationof Mary A. Tiblow et al. for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Dewlaware blood; also a motion to reopen said case and modify the judgment of your Commission rendered May 16, 1904, so that said judgment may entitle the appiicants to all the rights of the Delaware Tribe of Indians resideing the the Cherokee Nation. It appears that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown were admited to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875; that Mary T. Stephenson, and Rosanna S. Connor, under the name of Rosanna Stephenson, were admitted to citizenship by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved December 5,1876. Each of said acts provided that the applicant pay into the Cherokee Treasury the sum of $284 each. You state in your decision that there is no record evidence of the payment of such sums into the Cherokee treasury. It also appears that all of the adult applicats are identified on the Cherokee authenticated tribal roll of 1880, and all of the applicants excepting Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified on the Cherokee census roll of 1896. Said Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified by birth affidavits. May 16, 1904, you held that the applicants in this case are entitled to enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation. Subsequent to your decision a brief was filed on behalf of the applicants requesting that your Commission modify its decision so that said decision would entitle the applicants to the rights of the Delaware tribe of Indians residing in the Cherokee Nation. On Janaury 7, 1905, you denied said request. Transmitting your report March 23, 1905, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs also transmitted a communication from the attorney for the applicants and brief filed by him on behalf of the applicants in this case and certain other applicants mentioned in said brief.The acting Commissioner invites the attention of the Department to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Delaware Indians vs. Cherokee Nation," in which it was held that the registered Delawares living at the date of the decision were each entitled to 160 acres of land, and that their descendants born since the roll of registeres Delawares was made share equally with the Cherokee in the remainderof the Cherokee Landed estate. He also invites attention to the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasurey redered March 1905, relative to the righs of Delaware Indians admitted by the Cherokee Council after the expiration of the time limit fixed by the Delaware-Cherokee ageement of 1867 to share in the $150,000 appropriated for the Delawares by act of April 212, 1904 (33 Stat.,222), and quotes from said opilion the following: "From the language of the act and conditions therein imposed, I think it clear that the appropriationof $150,000 was made for, and payable only to the Delaware tribe of Indians, as said tribe by its council direct, and that the Delaware Indians so, under the provision of Article III and IX of the treaty of July 4, 1866,supra, elected to dissolve their tribal relations, and become citizens of the United States are not legally entitled to be enrolled for participation in the distribution of said sum." The Acting Commissioner recommends that your decision be approved. A copy of his letter is enclosed. Under the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasure above cited,it is clear that the applicants are not entitled to the rights of registered Delawares. Your decision is therefore approved. Respectfully, E.A. Hitchcock, Secretary.

Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Roll (not including Delawares, Shawnees, or Freedman) Field No. 10402 Residence:Delaware District, Big Cabin Indian Territory. Dawes Roll No. 32201. Mary A.Tiblow, age 77, Female, 1/2 blood degree. Tribal enrollment: 1880 Delaware District No. 2592. Name of Father: William H. Marshall, dead, non-citizen. Name of mother: Betsy Marshall, dead, Coo. District. Stamped: Reservation Certificate March 18, 1903. Granted as Cherokee May 16, 1904, Copy of decision forwarded attorney for Cherokee Nation ay 16, 1904. Copy of Decision forarded Applicant June 7, 1904. Citizenship certificate issued Jan. 28, 1905. On 1880 roll as Mary A Tiblo. On 1896 Roll, page 624 No 84 Delaware District. Date of Application for enrolment: On Delaware card No 8. (old series) Sept. 21, 1900; on this card March 31, 1904.


After the death of Henry Tiblow, her husband, she moved to live with her daughter and family, Francis O. Tiblow Brown. They lived on their land allotments just north and east of Big Cabin. She is buried at the Big Cabin Cemetery, section #5, and her headstone reads: Born: Died July 23, 1907. "Aged 86 years". Concrete 3 part upright monument TIBLOW on middle section, a closed book atop, "Asleep In Jesus" Open gates and stars over name. According to her age on her headstone her birth year could be as early 1821.

1862 Allotment #117 Census #781
Delaware Indian Roll #8, Pratt Books, December 7, 1867.
Dawes Roll #32201
Census #10402, Registered 1/2 Blood Degree, with the Cherokee Nation
Also known as Polly


Mary Ann's birth year may not be accurate because she never really knew what year she was born, only her age at a certain time.

According to the Shawnee Mission Stewarts Book, dates from 1832 to 1867, it says that Henry Tiblow and Polly Marshall were married April 8, 1843.

According to an affidavit by Sam Stewart, he states that "He calls Mary Ann Marshall Tiblow, Aunt Polly Tiblow." (see "Indian Place Names by Rydjord, pg 235)

July 4, 1866: Among the original 26 Delaware and 56 children who chose to remain in Kansas and become U.S. Citizens in the Treaty of July 4, 1866. Originally stayed, but later came to Indian Territory after the treaty of 1868, which was a treaty that her husband, Henry Tiblow, helped delegate. They were known as late-comers.

February 1867: Delaware Indians who have elected to retain their Tribal Relations at the Delaware Agency, Kansas. Census #781, Allotment #117, Mary Ann Tiblow and her husband, Henry Tiblow Census #780 and Allotment #116. (It is apparent they changed their minds and went on into Indian Territory).

1880: Authenticated Rolls of Cherokee Nation-Indian Territory: #2588, Mary Ann Tiblo is listed.

November 30, 1875: An act to Admit Mary Ann Tibloe and others to Citizenship. Be it enacted by the National Council that Mary Ann Tibloe, wife,and R.W.C. Tiblow, son and Francis O. Brown, daughter of Henry Tiblow, a Delaware Indian, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, be and they are hereby admitted to citizenship of the Cherokee Nation, provided, that the said Mary Ann Tibloe and R.W.C. Tibloe and Francis O. Brown first pay into the Treasury of the Cherokee Nation the sum of Two hundred and Eighty-five dollars each. Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation.

August 21,1896: Census of Adopted Delaware Citizens of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Authorized by an Act of the National Council.Federal Records microfilm #7Ra-19 Rolls 1-2. Mary Ann Tiblow, 74, 1/2-degree Indian blood, Delaware born in MO. (With this information she could have been born 1822)

September 21, 1900: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and she being sworn by Commissioner, C. R. Breedkinridge, testified as follows: That she was Mary A. Tiblow, the twelfth of last March she was 77 years old. She lived in Ketchum in the Delaware District. She stated her mother was Delaware Indian and her father was a white man. She lived in the Cherokee Nation 30 years. She agreed that she was the same person on 1880 roll, page 324, #2582, Mary A. Tiblo, Delaware District and 1896 Roll, page 624, #84, Mary A. Tiblow, Delaware District. The applicant is identified on the rolls of 1880 and 1896 as a Delaware: She has lived in the Cherokee Nation for the last 30 years, and she will be listed now for enrollment upon a "Straight Card".

November 21, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Cherokee Land Office,Tahlequah, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. (Delaware 8) They were asking William T. Davis questions. (Special note: William T. Davis was John Davis' father, the father of Freddie A. Stephenson and his brother Walter Stephenson). He stated he was 60 years old and lived in Ketchum and intermarried into the Cherokee Nation. He stated he was married in 1872. He was a member of the Cherokee Senate. He stated he knew Mary A. Tiblow, an old lady about 80 years old and that he believed she lived in Ketchum and he has known her for 20 years or more. No relation. He stated he didn't know if his wife was any relation. He stated that he thought Mary A. Tiblow came with the outfit along about 78 or 79, if she came with Browns and Stevensons and them: I am not sure she did. He said she had a daughter named Frances O. Brown and he has known her since 1880. And, another daughter, Mary T. Stevenson, but she is dead. He knew her from about 1880 till she died. He stated he knew a daughter whose name is now Rosanna S.Connor and another named Mary Gallman. He stated that the Browns and Stevensons came at the same time. They asked him if they came and were readmitted by the Cherokee Council as Delawares and he said that was his understanding.

December 4, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, Indian Territory, December 4, 1903. In the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow as a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation. Mary Ann Tiblow, being duly sworn, and examined, testified as follows: She stated that if she lives through March she will be eighty years old. They asked about her post office and she said some time it is Vinita and I am staying down in Big Cabin, but I ain't got none in a long time. They asked where mail might reach her and she stated, I guess in Big Cabin. I am staying down there with my daughter. She was asked if she was a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation and she said she guessed. How long have you resided in the Cherokee Nation? oh, a long while. Were you admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation? I guess so, my husband was. She was asked what year it was when she came and she said I guess I got the papers, I ain't got them here. Do you remember what year it was when you came to the Cherokee Nation? She replied that she got papers when the Delaware come and everything, I didn't bring them. They asked her if she didn't remember and she said no, but they always took me in. They asked if she came down from Kansas with the Delawares in 1868 and she said we didn't stay when they did, but we come afterwards. You don't claim that your name is on the Delaware Register, she replied that she guessed it was. They're the ones you know that came down here under the treaty with the Delawares and Cherokees. (no response) Have you resided in the Cherokee Nation all the time since you came to the Cherokee Nation and she said, "yes sir". Have you made your home anywhere else at all, "No sir.”

February 24, 1904: Tahlequah, Indian Territory. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, Gentlemen: I have the honor to enclose herewith, for review, decisions together with the records in the following applications for enrollment as citizens by Delaware blood of the Cherokee Nation: Mary A. Tiblow, et al Delaware #8,6,9,10,12,27,50. John S. Bob et al Delaware #178, Nannie M. Bartles, et al Delaware #161,163,165,318. Lewis Ketchum, et al Delaware #38,37,36. Susan F. Dodge, et al Delaware #249,250,251. Respectfully, Acting Chief Clark

May 16, 1904: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. It states in brief: Mary A. Tiblow appeared before the Commission at Vinita, Indian Territory, and made application for the enrollment of herself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood....Evidence shows that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown (daughter) were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an Act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875,...Each of the said Acts provides that the applicants pay into the Cherokee treasury the sum of $284.00 each, which was the per capita amount paid by the Delawares under the agreement of April 8, 1867....

May 23, 1904: Cherokee Delaware #8 et al, Muskogee, Indian Territory. Dear Sir, There is herewith enclosed a copy of the decision of the commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated May 16, 1904, in the consolidated case of Mary A. Tiblow et al., granting the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, Rosanna S. Mamie C. and Oliver Connor, Fannie F., Freddie, Walter and John H. Stephenson, Mary A., Claud M, Rubie A. and Henrietta Gallman, Frances O., Daniel R., John J., Cora B. and Effie L. Brown, and dismissing the application for the enrollment of Mary T. Stephenson, (deceased) as citizens of the Cherokee Nation....

May 27, 1904: Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Tahlequah, I.T. Mary A. Tiblow Delaware #8, Mary T. Stephenson Delaware #6, Rosanna S. Conner et al Delaware #9, Fannie F. Stephenson et al Delaware #10, Mary A. Gallman et al Delaware #12, John H. Stephenson et al Delaware #27, Frances O. Brown et al Delaware #50. Signed: Respectfully, W.W. Hastings, Attorneyfor the Cherokee Nation.

June 7, 1904: Mary A. Tiblow was sent a letter from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her in Big Cabin,I.T. Dear Madam: There is herewith inclosed a copy of the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting, among others, your application for the enrollment of yourself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. Respectfully, Chairman

January 10, 1905: Muskogee, Indian Territory. Sir: There is herewith transmitted the record and proceedings had in the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, et al.,as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood, including the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting said applications; also the motion of Mary A. Tiblow, et al., to rep-open said case as to them and modify the judgment heretofore render a judgment, according to each of them as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, all the rights of registered Delaware, together with the Commission’s decision dated January 7, 1905, denying said motion. Respectfully, Iams Bixby, Chairman.

March 31, 1905: Department of the Interior, Washington. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee, Indian Territory. Gentlemen: On January 10, 1905, you transmitted the record relative to the application of Mary A. Tiblow et al. for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood; also a motion to reopen said case and modify the judgment of your Commission rendered May 16, 1904, so that said judgment may entitle the applicants to all the rights of the Delaware Tribe of Indians residing the the Cherokee Nation. It appears that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875; that Mary T. Stephenson, and Rosanna S. Connor, under the name of Rosanna Stephenson, were admitted to citizenship by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved December 5,1876. Each of said acts provided that the applicant pays into the Cherokee Treasury the sum of $284 each. You state in your decision that there is no record evidence of the payment of such sums into the Cherokee treasury. It also appears that all of the adult applicants are identified on the Cherokee authenticated tribal roll of 1880, and all of the applicants excepting Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified on the Cherokee census roll of 1896. Said Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified by birth affidavits. May 16, 1904, you held that the applicants in this case are entitled to enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation. Subsequent to your decision a brief was filed on behalf of the applicants requesting that your Commission modify its decision so that said decision would entitle the applicants to the rights of the Delaware tribe of Indians residing in the Cherokee Nation. On January 7, 1905, you denied said request. Transmitting your report March 23, 1905, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs also transmitted a communication from the attorney for the applicants and brief filed by him on behalf of the applicants in this case and certain other applicants mentioned in said brief. The acting Commissioner invites the attention of the Department to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Delaware Indians vs. Cherokee Nation," in which it was held that the registered Delawares living at the date of the decision were each entitled to 160 acres of land, and that their descendants born since the roll of registered Delawares was made share equally with the Cherokee in the remainder of the Cherokee Landed estate. He also invites attention to the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasury rendered March 1905, relative to the rights of Delaware Indians admitted by the Cherokee Council after the expiration of the time limit fixed by the Delaware-Cherokee agreement of 1867 to share in the $150,000 appropriated for the Delawares by act of April 21, 1904 (33 Stat.,222), and quotes from said opinion the following: "From the language of the act and conditions therein imposed, I think it clear that the appropriation of $150,000 was made for, and payable only to the Delaware tribe of Indians, as said tribe by its council direct, and that the Delaware Indians so, under the provision of Article III and IX of the treaty of July 4, 1866, supra, elected to dissolve their tribal relations, and become citizens of the United States are not legally entitled to be enrolled for participation in the distribution of said sum." The Acting Commissioner recommends that your decision be approved. A copy of his letter is enclosed. Under the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasure above cited, it is clear that the applicants are not entitled to the rights of registered Delawares. Your decision is therefore approved. Respectfully, E.A. Hitchcock, Secretary.

Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Roll (not including Delawares, Shawnees, or Freedman) Field No. 10402, Residence: Delaware District, Big Cabin Indian Territory. Dawes Roll No. 32201. Mary A. Tiblow, age 77, Female, 1/2 blood degree. Tribal enrollment: 1880 Delaware District No. 2592. Name of Father: William H. Marshall, dead, non-citizen. Name of mother: Betsy Marshall, dead, Coo. District. Stamped: Reservation Certificate March 18, 1903. Granted as Cherokee May 16, 1904, Copy of decision forwarded attorney for Cherokee Nation ay 16, 1904. Copy of Decision forwarded Applicant June 7, 1904. Citizenship certificate issued Jan. 28, 1905. On 1880 roll as Mary A Tiblo. On 1896 Roll, page 624 No 84 Delaware District. Date of Application for enrollment: On Delaware card No 8. (old series) Sept. 21, 1900; on this card March 31, 1904.

After the death of Henry Tiblow, her husband, she moved to live with her daughter and family, Francis O. Tiblow Brown. They lived on their land allotments just north and east of Big Cabin. She is buried at the Big Cabin Cemetery, section #5, and her headstone reads: Born: Died July 23, 1907. "Aged 86 years". Concrete 3 part upright monument TIBLOW on middle section, a closed book atop, “Asleep In Jesus” Open gates and stars over name. According to her age on her headstone her birth year could be as early 1821.

1999: Remembered by Mary Ann Stephenson Alexander as a "Little short Indian woman". When I interviewed her November, she was 98 years old at the time.

The photo was sent to me by Martin Weeks. One might imagine my surprise to see a picture of her face.

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Mary Ann Marshall "Polly,", John M. Marshall, and Sarah Ann Rankin. Lucinda Marshall is now considered to be a part of another family. Wanda Weeks (deceased) "Grandma Annie had one brother and he died, His name was John Marshall." Wanda mentions children that were named in the settlement of her estate. Unfortunately, we can find nothing regarding the estate of Betsy Wilaquenaho Marshall. For more complete information on the children, see the links at the top of the page. One of the official documents providing the names of the children of William Marshall is a letter in 1858 settling a claim that they had against William H. Marshall's Estate:
Letter of M. McCaskin [spelling?]. Osage River Agency [Kansas Territory] 14 April 1858: The claim money [$6000] due the heads of W. H. Marshall is now ready for distribution ... The Power of Attorney ... must be signed by John Marshall, Ann [Marshall] Grinter, Mary Ann [Marshall] Tiblow, and Roseanna [Marshall] Grinter [children of William H. Marshall, with a question as to whether or not John was the son of William Marshall or the son of a possible William Marshall.] Granted, there could have been an additional child or children who might have died between their birth/s and the date of settlement in 1858.

It appears that William Marshall might have gone west to Missouri from Indiana with the same group of Delaware of which Mekinges, spouse of William Connor, Marshall's former business partner, was a part. (Charles N. Thompson, Sons of the Wilderness, John

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1862 Allotment #117 Census #781
Delaware Indian Roll #8 , Pratt Books, December 7, 1867.
Dawes Roll #32201
Census #10402, Registered 1/2 Blood Degree, with the Cherokee nation
Also known as Polly


According to the Shawnee Mission Stewarts Book, dates from 1832 to 1867, it says that Henry Tiblow and Polly Marshall were married April 8, 1843.

According to an affidavit by Sam Stewart, he states that "He calls Mary Ann Marshall Tiblow, Aunt Polly Tiblow." (see "Indian Place Names by Rydjord, pg 235)

Remembered by Mary Ann Stephenson Alexander as a "Little short Indian woman", when I interviewed her November 1999. She was 98 years old at the time.

July 4, 1866: Among the original 26 Delaware and 56 children who chose to remain in Kansas and become U.S. Citizens in the Treaty of July 4, 1866. Originally stayed, but later came to Indian Territory after the treaty of 1868, which was a treaty that her husband, Henry Tiblow, helped delegate.
They were known as late-comers.

February 1867, Delaware Indians who have elected to retain their Tribal Relations at the Delaware Agency, Kansas. Census #781, Allotment #117, Mary Ann Tiblow and her husband, Henry Tiblow Census #780 and Allotment #116.

1880 Authenticated Rolls of Cherokee Nation-Indian Territory: #2588, Mary Ann Tiblo is listed.

November 30, 1875:
An act to Admit Mary Ann Tibloe and ohers to Citizenship. Be it enacted by the National Council that Mary Ann Tibloe, wife,and R.W.C. Tiblow, son and Francis O. Brown, daughter of Henry Tiblow, a Delaware Indian,and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, be and they are hereby admitted to citizenship of the Cherokee Nation, be, and they are hereby admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation; provided, that the said Mary Ann Tibloe and R.W.C. Tibloe and Francis O. Brown first pay into the Treasury of the Cherokee Nation the sum of Two hundred and Eighty-five dollars each. Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation.

August 21,1896: Census of Adopted Delaware Citiens of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Authorized by an Act of the National Council.Federal Records microfilm #7Ra-19 Rolls 1-2.Mary Ann Tiblow, 74, 1/2 degree Indian blood, Delaware born in MO. (With this information she could have been born 1822)

September 21, 1900: Department of the Interior, Commissionto the Five Civilized Tribes,Vinita, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizenof the Cherokee Nation andshe being sworn by Commissioner, C. R. Breedkinridge, testified as follows: That she was Mary A. Tiblow, the twelfthof last March she was 77 years old. She lived in Ketchum in the Delaware District. She stated her mother was Delaware Indian and her fatherwas a white man. She lived in the Cherokee Nation 30 years. She agreed that she was the same person on 1880 roll, page 324, #2582, Mary A. Tiblo, Delaware District and 1896 Roll, page 624, #84, Mary A. Tiblow, Delaware District. The applicant is identified on the rolls of 1880 and 1896 as a Delaware: She has lived inthe Cherokee Nation forthelast 30 years, ad she will be listed ow for enrollment upon a "Straight Card".

November 21, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Cherokee Land Office,Tahlequah, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. (Delaware 8) They were asking William T. Davis questions.(Special note: William T. Davis was John Davis' father, the father of Freddie A. Stephenson and his brother Walter Stephenson).He stated he was 60 years old and lived in Ketchum and intermarried into the Cherokee Nation. He stated he was married in 1872. He was a member of the Cherokee Senate. He stated he knew Mary A. Tiblow, an old lady about 80 years old and that he believed she lived in Ketchum and he has known her for 20 years or more. No relation. He stated he didn't know if his wife was any relation. He stated that he thought Mary A. Tiblow came with the outfit along about 78 or 79, if she came with Browns and Stevensons and them: I aam not sure she did. He said she had a daughter named Frances O. Brown and he has known her since 1880. And, another daughter, Mary T. Stevenson, but she is dead. He knew her from about 1880 till she died. He stated he knew a daughter whose name is now Rosanna S.Connor and another named Mary Gallman. He stated that the Browns and Stevensons came at the same time. They asked him if they came and were readmitted by the Cherokee Council as Delawares and he said that was his understanding.

December 4, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, Indian Territory, December 4, 1903. In the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow as a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation. Mary Ann Tiblow, being duly sworn, and examined, testified as follows: She stated that if she lives through March she will be eighty years old. They asked about her post office and she said some time it is Vinita and I am staying down in Big Cabin, but I ain't got none in a long time. They asked where mail might reach her and she stated, I guess in Big Cabin. I am staying down there with my daughter. She was asked if she was a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation and she said she guessed. How long have you residedin the Cherokee Nation? oh, a long while. Were you admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation? I guess so, my husband was. She was asked what year it was when she came and she said I guess I got the papers, I ain't got them here. Do you remember what year it was when you came to the Cherokee Nation? She replied that she got papers when the Delaware come and everything, I didn't bring them. They asked her if she didn't remember and she said no, but they always took me in. They asked if she came down from Kansas with the Delawares in 1868 and she said we didn't stay when they did, but we come afterwards. You don't claim that your name is on the Delaware Register, she replied that she guessed it was. They're the ones you know that came down her under the treaty with the Delawares and Cherokees. (no response) Have you resided in the Cherokee Nation all the time since you came to the Cherokee Nation and she said, "yes sir". Have you made your home anywhre else at all, "No sir."

February 24, 1904: Tahlequah, Indian Territory. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, Gentlemen: I have the honor to enclose herewith, for review, decisions together with the records in the following applications for enrollment as citizens by Delaware blood of the Cherokee Nation: Mary A. Tiblow, et al Delaware #8,6,9,10,12,27,50. John S. Bob et al Delaware #178, Nannie M. Bartles, et al Delaware #161,163,165,318. Kewis Ketchum, et al Delaware #38,37,36. Susan F. Dodge, et al Delaware #249,250,251. Respectfully, Acting Chief Clark

May 16, 1904: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. It states in brief: Mary A. Tiblow appeared before the Commission at Vinita, Indian Territory, and made application for the enrollment of herself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood....Evidence shows that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown (daughter) were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an Act of the Cherokee Nationl Council approved November 30, 1875,...Each of the said Acts provides that the applicants pay into the Cherokee treasury the sum of $284.00 each, which was the per capita amount paid by the Delawares under the agreement of April 8, 1867....

May 23, 1904: Cherokee Delaware #8 et al Muskogee, Indian Territory. Dear Sir, There is herewith enclosed a copy of the decision of the /commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated May 16, 1904, in the consolidated caseof Mary A. Tiblow et al., granting the appilication for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, Rosanna S. Mamie C. and Oliver Connor, Fannie F., Freddie, Walter and John H. Stephenson, Mary A., Claud M, Rubie A and Henrietta Gallman, Frances O, Daniel R., John J., Cora B. and Effie L. Brown, and dismissing the application for the enrollment of Mary T. Stephenson,(deceased)as citizens of the Cherokee Nation....


May 27, 1904: Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Tahlequah, I.T. Mary A. Tiblow Delaware #8, Mary T. Stephenson Delaware #6, Rosanna S. Conner et al Delaware #9, Fannie F. Stephenson et al Delaware #10, Mary A. Gallman et al Delaware #12, John H. Stephenson et al Delaware #27, Frances O. Brown et al Delaware #50. Signed: Respectfully, W.W. Hastings, Attorneyfor the Cherokee Nation.


June 7, 1904: Mary A. Tiblow was sent a letter from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her in Big Cabin,I.T. Dear Madam: There is herewith inclosed a copy of the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting, among others, your application for the enrollmentof yourself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. Respectfully, Chairman

January 10, 1905: Muskogee, Indian Territory. Sir: There is herwith transmitted the record and proceedings had in the matter of the application for the enrollmet of Mary A. Tiblow, et al.,as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood, including the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting said applications; also the motion of Mary A. Tiblow, et al., to rep-open said case as to them and modify the judgement heretofore render a judgement, according to each of them as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, all the rights of registered Delaware, together with the Commisions decision dated January 7, 1905, denying said motion. Respectfully, Iams Bixby, Chairman.

March 31, 1905: Department of the Interior, Washington. Commissionto the Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee, Indian Territory. Gentlemen: On January 10, 1905, you trasmitted the record relative to the applicationof Mary A. Tiblow et al. for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Dewlaware blood; also a motion to reopen said case and modify the judgment of your Commission rendered May 16, 1904, so that said judgment may entitle the appiicants to all the rights of the Delaware Tribe of Indians resideing the the Cherokee Nation. It appears that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown were admited to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875; that Mary T. Stephenson, and Rosanna S. Connor, under the name of Rosanna Stephenson, were admitted to citizenship by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved December 5,1876. Each of said acts provided that the applicant pay into the Cherokee Treasury the sum of $284 each. You state in your decision that there is no record evidence of the payment of such sums into the Cherokee treasury. It also appears that all of the adult applicats are identified on the Cherokee authenticated tribal roll of 1880, and all of the applicants excepting Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified on the Cherokee census roll of 1896. Said Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified by birth affidavits. May 16, 1904, you held that the applicants in this case are entitled to enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation. Subsequent to your decision a brief was filed on behalf of the applicants requesting that your Commission modify its decision so that said decision would entitle the applicants to the rights of the Delaware tribe of Indians residing in the Cherokee Nation. On Janaury 7, 1905, you denied said request. Transmitting your report March 23, 1905, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs also transmitted a communication from the attorney for the applicants and brief filed by him on behalf of the applicants in this case and certain other applicants mentioned in said brief.The acting Commissioner invites the attention of the Department to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Delaware Indians vs. Cherokee Nation," in which it was held that the registered Delawares living at the date of the decision were each entitled to 160 acres of land, and that their descendants born since the roll of registeres Delawares was made share equally with the Cherokee in the remainderof the Cherokee Landed estate. He also invites attention to the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasurey redered March 1905, relative to the righs of Delaware Indians admitted by the Cherokee Council after the expiration of the time limit fixed by the Delaware-Cherokee ageement of 1867 to share in the $150,000 appropriated for the Delawares by act of April 212, 1904 (33 Stat.,222), and quotes from said opilion the following: "From the language of the act and conditions therein imposed, I think it clear that the appropriationof $150,000 was made for, and payable only to the Delaware tribe of Indians, as said tribe by its council direct, and that the Delaware Indians so, under the provision of Article III and IX of the treaty of July 4, 1866,supra, elected to dissolve their tribal relations, and become citizens of the United States are not legally entitled to be enrolled for participation in the distribution of said sum." The Acting Commissioner recommends that your decision be approved. A copy of his letter is enclosed. Under the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasure above cited,it is clear that the applicants are not entitled to the rights of registered Delawares. Your decision is therefore approved. Respectfully, E.A. Hitchcock, Secretary.

Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Roll (not including Delawares, Shawnees, or Freedman) Field No. 10402 Residence:Delaware District, Big Cabin Indian Territory. Dawes Roll No. 32201. Mary A.Tiblow, age 77, Female, 1/2 blood degree. Tribal enrollment: 1880 Delaware District No. 2592. Name of Father: William H. Marshall, dead, non-citizen. Name of mother: Betsy Marshall, dead, Coo. District. Stamped: Reservation Certificate March 18, 1903. Granted as Cherokee May 16, 1904, Copy of decision forwarded attorney for Cherokee Nation ay 16, 1904. Copy of Decision forarded Applicant June 7, 1904. Citizenship certificate issued Jan. 28, 1905. On 1880 roll as Mary A Tiblo. On 1896 Roll, page 624 No 84 Delaware District. Date of Application for enrolment: On Delaware card No 8. (old series) Sept. 21, 1900; on this card March 31, 1904.


After the death of Henry Tiblow, her husband, she moved to live with her daughter and family, Francis O. Tiblow Brown. They lived on their land allotments just north and east of Big Cabin. She is buried at the Big Cabin Cemetery, section #5, and her headstone reads: Born: Died July 23, 1907. "Aged 86 years". Concrete 3 part upright monument TIBLOW on middle section, a closed book atop, "Asleep In Jesus" Open gates and stars over name. According to her age on her headstone her birth year could be as early 1821.

1862 Allotment #117 Census #781
Delaware Indian Roll #8, Pratt Books, December 7, 1867.
Dawes Roll #32201
Census #10402, Registered 1/2 Blood Degree, with the Cherokee Nation
Also known as Polly


Mary Ann's birth year may not be accurate because she never really knew what year she was born, only her age at a certain time.

According to the Shawnee Mission Stewarts Book, dates from 1832 to 1867, it says that Henry Tiblow and Polly Marshall were married April 8, 1843.

According to an affidavit by Sam Stewart, he states that "He calls Mary Ann Marshall Tiblow, Aunt Polly Tiblow." (see "Indian Place Names by Rydjord, pg 235)

July 4, 1866: Among the original 26 Delaware and 56 children who chose to remain in Kansas and become U.S. Citizens in the Treaty of July 4, 1866. Originally stayed, but later came to Indian Territory after the treaty of 1868, which was a treaty that her husband, Henry Tiblow, helped delegate. They were known as late-comers.

February 1867: Delaware Indians who have elected to retain their Tribal Relations at the Delaware Agency, Kansas. Census #781, Allotment #117, Mary Ann Tiblow and her husband, Henry Tiblow Census #780 and Allotment #116. (It is apparent they changed their minds and went on into Indian Territory).

1880: Authenticated Rolls of Cherokee Nation-Indian Territory: #2588, Mary Ann Tiblo is listed.

November 30, 1875: An act to Admit Mary Ann Tibloe and others to Citizenship. Be it enacted by the National Council that Mary Ann Tibloe, wife,and R.W.C. Tiblow, son and Francis O. Brown, daughter of Henry Tiblow, a Delaware Indian, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, be and they are hereby admitted to citizenship of the Cherokee Nation, provided, that the said Mary Ann Tibloe and R.W.C. Tibloe and Francis O. Brown first pay into the Treasury of the Cherokee Nation the sum of Two hundred and Eighty-five dollars each. Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation.

August 21,1896: Census of Adopted Delaware Citizens of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Authorized by an Act of the National Council.Federal Records microfilm #7Ra-19 Rolls 1-2. Mary Ann Tiblow, 74, 1/2-degree Indian blood, Delaware born in MO. (With this information she could have been born 1822)

September 21, 1900: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and she being sworn by Commissioner, C. R. Breedkinridge, testified as follows: That she was Mary A. Tiblow, the twelfth of last March she was 77 years old. She lived in Ketchum in the Delaware District. She stated her mother was Delaware Indian and her father was a white man. She lived in the Cherokee Nation 30 years. She agreed that she was the same person on 1880 roll, page 324, #2582, Mary A. Tiblo, Delaware District and 1896 Roll, page 624, #84, Mary A. Tiblow, Delaware District. The applicant is identified on the rolls of 1880 and 1896 as a Delaware: She has lived in the Cherokee Nation for the last 30 years, and she will be listed now for enrollment upon a "Straight Card".

November 21, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Cherokee Land Office,Tahlequah, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. (Delaware 8) They were asking William T. Davis questions. (Special note: William T. Davis was John Davis' father, the father of Freddie A. Stephenson and his brother Walter Stephenson). He stated he was 60 years old and lived in Ketchum and intermarried into the Cherokee Nation. He stated he was married in 1872. He was a member of the Cherokee Senate. He stated he knew Mary A. Tiblow, an old lady about 80 years old and that he believed she lived in Ketchum and he has known her for 20 years or more. No relation. He stated he didn't know if his wife was any relation. He stated that he thought Mary A. Tiblow came with the outfit along about 78 or 79, if she came with Browns and Stevensons and them: I am not sure she did. He said she had a daughter named Frances O. Brown and he has known her since 1880. And, another daughter, Mary T. Stevenson, but she is dead. He knew her from about 1880 till she died. He stated he knew a daughter whose name is now Rosanna S.Connor and another named Mary Gallman. He stated that the Browns and Stevensons came at the same time. They asked him if they came and were readmitted by the Cherokee Council as Delawares and he said that was his understanding.

December 4, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, Indian Territory, December 4, 1903. In the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow as a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation. Mary Ann Tiblow, being duly sworn, and examined, testified as follows: She stated that if she lives through March she will be eighty years old. They asked about her post office and she said some time it is Vinita and I am staying down in Big Cabin, but I ain't got none in a long time. They asked where mail might reach her and she stated, I guess in Big Cabin. I am staying down there with my daughter. She was asked if she was a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation and she said she guessed. How long have you resided in the Cherokee Nation? oh, a long while. Were you admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation? I guess so, my husband was. She was asked what year it was when she came and she said I guess I got the papers, I ain't got them here. Do you remember what year it was when you came to the Cherokee Nation? She replied that she got papers when the Delaware come and everything, I didn't bring them. They asked her if she didn't remember and she said no, but they always took me in. They asked if she came down from Kansas with the Delawares in 1868 and she said we didn't stay when they did, but we come afterwards. You don't claim that your name is on the Delaware Register, she replied that she guessed it was. They're the ones you know that came down here under the treaty with the Delawares and Cherokees. (no response) Have you resided in the Cherokee Nation all the time since you came to the Cherokee Nation and she said, "yes sir". Have you made your home anywhere else at all, "No sir.”

February 24, 1904: Tahlequah, Indian Territory. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, Gentlemen: I have the honor to enclose herewith, for review, decisions together with the records in the following applications for enrollment as citizens by Delaware blood of the Cherokee Nation: Mary A. Tiblow, et al Delaware #8,6,9,10,12,27,50. John S. Bob et al Delaware #178, Nannie M. Bartles, et al Delaware #161,163,165,318. Lewis Ketchum, et al Delaware #38,37,36. Susan F. Dodge, et al Delaware #249,250,251. Respectfully, Acting Chief Clark

May 16, 1904: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. It states in brief: Mary A. Tiblow appeared before the Commission at Vinita, Indian Territory, and made application for the enrollment of herself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood....Evidence shows that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown (daughter) were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an Act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875,...Each of the said Acts provides that the applicants pay into the Cherokee treasury the sum of $284.00 each, which was the per capita amount paid by the Delawares under the agreement of April 8, 1867....

May 23, 1904: Cherokee Delaware #8 et al, Muskogee, Indian Territory. Dear Sir, There is herewith enclosed a copy of the decision of the commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated May 16, 1904, in the consolidated case of Mary A. Tiblow et al., granting the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, Rosanna S. Mamie C. and Oliver Connor, Fannie F., Freddie, Walter and John H. Stephenson, Mary A., Claud M, Rubie A. and Henrietta Gallman, Frances O., Daniel R., John J., Cora B. and Effie L. Brown, and dismissing the application for the enrollment of Mary T. Stephenson, (deceased) as citizens of the Cherokee Nation....

May 27, 1904: Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Tahlequah, I.T. Mary A. Tiblow Delaware #8, Mary T. Stephenson Delaware #6, Rosanna S. Conner et al Delaware #9, Fannie F. Stephenson et al Delaware #10, Mary A. Gallman et al Delaware #12, John H. Stephenson et al Delaware #27, Frances O. Brown et al Delaware #50. Signed: Respectfully, W.W. Hastings, Attorneyfor the Cherokee Nation.

June 7, 1904: Mary A. Tiblow was sent a letter from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her in Big Cabin,I.T. Dear Madam: There is herewith inclosed a copy of the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting, among others, your application for the enrollment of yourself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. Respectfully, Chairman

January 10, 1905: Muskogee, Indian Territory. Sir: There is herewith transmitted the record and proceedings had in the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, et al.,as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood, including the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting said applications; also the motion of Mary A. Tiblow, et al., to rep-open said case as to them and modify the judgment heretofore render a judgment, according to each of them as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, all the rights of registered Delaware, together with the Commission’s decision dated January 7, 1905, denying said motion. Respectfully, Iams Bixby, Chairman.

March 31, 1905: Department of the Interior, Washington. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee, Indian Territory. Gentlemen: On January 10, 1905, you transmitted the record relative to the application of Mary A. Tiblow et al. for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood; also a motion to reopen said case and modify the judgment of your Commission rendered May 16, 1904, so that said judgment may entitle the applicants to all the rights of the Delaware Tribe of Indians residing the the Cherokee Nation. It appears that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875; that Mary T. Stephenson, and Rosanna S. Connor, under the name of Rosanna Stephenson, were admitted to citizenship by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved December 5,1876. Each of said acts provided that the applicant pays into the Cherokee Treasury the sum of $284 each. You state in your decision that there is no record evidence of the payment of such sums into the Cherokee treasury. It also appears that all of the adult applicants are identified on the Cherokee authenticated tribal roll of 1880, and all of the applicants excepting Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified on the Cherokee census roll of 1896. Said Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified by birth affidavits. May 16, 1904, you held that the applicants in this case are entitled to enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation. Subsequent to your decision a brief was filed on behalf of the applicants requesting that your Commission modify its decision so that said decision would entitle the applicants to the rights of the Delaware tribe of Indians residing in the Cherokee Nation. On January 7, 1905, you denied said request. Transmitting your report March 23, 1905, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs also transmitted a communication from the attorney for the applicants and brief filed by him on behalf of the applicants in this case and certain other applicants mentioned in said brief. The acting Commissioner invites the attention of the Department to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Delaware Indians vs. Cherokee Nation," in which it was held that the registered Delawares living at the date of the decision were each entitled to 160 acres of land, and that their descendants born since the roll of registered Delawares was made share equally with the Cherokee in the remainder of the Cherokee Landed estate. He also invites attention to the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasury rendered March 1905, relative to the rights of Delaware Indians admitted by the Cherokee Council after the expiration of the time limit fixed by the Delaware-Cherokee agreement of 1867 to share in the $150,000 appropriated for the Delawares by act of April 21, 1904 (33 Stat.,222), and quotes from said opinion the following: "From the language of the act and conditions therein imposed, I think it clear that the appropriation of $150,000 was made for, and payable only to the Delaware tribe of Indians, as said tribe by its council direct, and that the Delaware Indians so, under the provision of Article III and IX of the treaty of July 4, 1866, supra, elected to dissolve their tribal relations, and become citizens of the United States are not legally entitled to be enrolled for participation in the distribution of said sum." The Acting Commissioner recommends that your decision be approved. A copy of his letter is enclosed. Under the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasure above cited, it is clear that the applicants are not entitled to the rights of registered Delawares. Your decision is therefore approved. Respectfully, E.A. Hitchcock, Secretary.

Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Roll (not including Delawares, Shawnees, or Freedman) Field No. 10402, Residence: Delaware District, Big Cabin Indian Territory. Dawes Roll No. 32201. Mary A. Tiblow, age 77, Female, 1/2 blood degree. Tribal enrollment: 1880 Delaware District No. 2592. Name of Father: William H. Marshall, dead, non-citizen. Name of mother: Betsy Marshall, dead, Coo. District. Stamped: Reservation Certificate March 18, 1903. Granted as Cherokee May 16, 1904, Copy of decision forwarded attorney for Cherokee Nation ay 16, 1904. Copy of Decision forwarded Applicant June 7, 1904. Citizenship certificate issued Jan. 28, 1905. On 1880 roll as Mary A Tiblo. On 1896 Roll, page 624 No 84 Delaware District. Date of Application for enrollment: On Delaware card No 8. (old series) Sept. 21, 1900; on this card March 31, 1904.

After the death of Henry Tiblow, her husband, she moved to live with her daughter and family, Francis O. Tiblow Brown. They lived on their land allotments just north and east of Big Cabin. She is buried at the Big Cabin Cemetery, section #5, and her headstone reads: Born: Died July 23, 1907. "Aged 86 years". Concrete 3 part upright monument TIBLOW on middle section, a closed book atop, “Asleep In Jesus” Open gates and stars over name. According to her age on her headstone her birth year could be as early 1821.

1999: Remembered by Mary Ann Stephenson Alexander as a "Little short Indian woman". When I interviewed her November, she was 98 years old at the time.

The photo was sent to me by Martin Weeks. One might imagine my surprise to see a picture of her face.

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Mary Ann Marshall "Polly,", John M. Marshall, and Sarah Ann Rankin. Lucinda Marshall is now considered to be a part of another family. Wanda Weeks (deceased) "Grandma Annie had one brother and he died, His name was John Marshall." Wanda mentions children that were named in the settlement of her estate. Unfortunately, we can find nothing regarding the estate of Betsy Wilaquenaho Marshall. For more complete information on the children, see the links at the top of the page. One of the official documents providing the names of the children of William Marshall is a letter in 1858 settling a claim that they had against William H. Marshall's Estate:
Letter of M. McCaskin [spelling?]. Osage River Agency [Kansas Territory] 14 April 1858: The claim money [$6000] due the heads of W. H. Marshall is now ready for distribution ... The Power of Attorney ... must be signed by John Marshall, Ann [Marshall] Grinter, Mary Ann [Marshall] Tiblow, and Roseanna [Marshall] Grinter [children of William H. Marshall, with a question as to whether or not John was the son of William Marshall or the son of a possible William Marshall.] Granted, there could have been an additional child or children who might have died between their birth/s and the date of settlement in 1858.

It appears that William Marshall might have gone west to Missouri from Indiana with the same group of Delaware of which Mekinges, spouse of William Connor, Marshall's former business partner, was a part. (Charles N. Thompson, Sons of the Wilderness, John

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1862 Allotment #117 Census #781
Delaware Indian Roll #8 , Pratt Books, December 7, 1867.
Dawes Roll #32201
Census #10402, Registered 1/2 Blood Degree, with the Cherokee nation
Also known as Polly


According to the Shawnee Mission Stewarts Book, dates from 1832 to 1867, it says that Henry Tiblow and Polly Marshall were married April 8, 1843.

According to an affidavit by Sam Stewart, he states that "He calls Mary Ann Marshall Tiblow, Aunt Polly Tiblow." (see "Indian Place Names by Rydjord, pg 235)

Remembered by Mary Ann Stephenson Alexander as a "Little short Indian woman", when I interviewed her November 1999. She was 98 years old at the time.

July 4, 1866: Among the original 26 Delaware and 56 children who chose to remain in Kansas and become U.S. Citizens in the Treaty of July 4, 1866. Originally stayed, but later came to Indian Territory after the treaty of 1868, which was a treaty that her husband, Henry Tiblow, helped delegate.
They were known as late-comers.

February 1867, Delaware Indians who have elected to retain their Tribal Relations at the Delaware Agency, Kansas. Census #781, Allotment #117, Mary Ann Tiblow and her husband, Henry Tiblow Census #780 and Allotment #116.

1880 Authenticated Rolls of Cherokee Nation-Indian Territory: #2588, Mary Ann Tiblo is listed.

November 30, 1875:
An act to Admit Mary Ann Tibloe and ohers to Citizenship. Be it enacted by the National Council that Mary Ann Tibloe, wife,and R.W.C. Tiblow, son and Francis O. Brown, daughter of Henry Tiblow, a Delaware Indian,and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, be and they are hereby admitted to citizenship of the Cherokee Nation, be, and they are hereby admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation; provided, that the said Mary Ann Tibloe and R.W.C. Tibloe and Francis O. Brown first pay into the Treasury of the Cherokee Nation the sum of Two hundred and Eighty-five dollars each. Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation.

August 21,1896: Census of Adopted Delaware Citiens of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Authorized by an Act of the National Council.Federal Records microfilm #7Ra-19 Rolls 1-2.Mary Ann Tiblow, 74, 1/2 degree Indian blood, Delaware born in MO. (With this information she could have been born 1822)

September 21, 1900: Department of the Interior, Commissionto the Five Civilized Tribes,Vinita, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizenof the Cherokee Nation andshe being sworn by Commissioner, C. R. Breedkinridge, testified as follows: That she was Mary A. Tiblow, the twelfthof last March she was 77 years old. She lived in Ketchum in the Delaware District. She stated her mother was Delaware Indian and her fatherwas a white man. She lived in the Cherokee Nation 30 years. She agreed that she was the same person on 1880 roll, page 324, #2582, Mary A. Tiblo, Delaware District and 1896 Roll, page 624, #84, Mary A. Tiblow, Delaware District. The applicant is identified on the rolls of 1880 and 1896 as a Delaware: She has lived inthe Cherokee Nation forthelast 30 years, ad she will be listed ow for enrollment upon a "Straight Card".

November 21, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Cherokee Land Office,Tahlequah, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. (Delaware 8) They were asking William T. Davis questions.(Special note: William T. Davis was John Davis' father, the father of Freddie A. Stephenson and his brother Walter Stephenson).He stated he was 60 years old and lived in Ketchum and intermarried into the Cherokee Nation. He stated he was married in 1872. He was a member of the Cherokee Senate. He stated he knew Mary A. Tiblow, an old lady about 80 years old and that he believed she lived in Ketchum and he has known her for 20 years or more. No relation. He stated he didn't know if his wife was any relation. He stated that he thought Mary A. Tiblow came with the outfit along about 78 or 79, if she came with Browns and Stevensons and them: I aam not sure she did. He said she had a daughter named Frances O. Brown and he has known her since 1880. And, another daughter, Mary T. Stevenson, but she is dead. He knew her from about 1880 till she died. He stated he knew a daughter whose name is now Rosanna S.Connor and another named Mary Gallman. He stated that the Browns and Stevensons came at the same time. They asked him if they came and were readmitted by the Cherokee Council as Delawares and he said that was his understanding.

December 4, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, Indian Territory, December 4, 1903. In the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow as a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation. Mary Ann Tiblow, being duly sworn, and examined, testified as follows: She stated that if she lives through March she will be eighty years old. They asked about her post office and she said some time it is Vinita and I am staying down in Big Cabin, but I ain't got none in a long time. They asked where mail might reach her and she stated, I guess in Big Cabin. I am staying down there with my daughter. She was asked if she was a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation and she said she guessed. How long have you residedin the Cherokee Nation? oh, a long while. Were you admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation? I guess so, my husband was. She was asked what year it was when she came and she said I guess I got the papers, I ain't got them here. Do you remember what year it was when you came to the Cherokee Nation? She replied that she got papers when the Delaware come and everything, I didn't bring them. They asked her if she didn't remember and she said no, but they always took me in. They asked if she came down from Kansas with the Delawares in 1868 and she said we didn't stay when they did, but we come afterwards. You don't claim that your name is on the Delaware Register, she replied that she guessed it was. They're the ones you know that came down her under the treaty with the Delawares and Cherokees. (no response) Have you resided in the Cherokee Nation all the time since you came to the Cherokee Nation and she said, "yes sir". Have you made your home anywhre else at all, "No sir."

February 24, 1904: Tahlequah, Indian Territory. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, Gentlemen: I have the honor to enclose herewith, for review, decisions together with the records in the following applications for enrollment as citizens by Delaware blood of the Cherokee Nation: Mary A. Tiblow, et al Delaware #8,6,9,10,12,27,50. John S. Bob et al Delaware #178, Nannie M. Bartles, et al Delaware #161,163,165,318. Kewis Ketchum, et al Delaware #38,37,36. Susan F. Dodge, et al Delaware #249,250,251. Respectfully, Acting Chief Clark

May 16, 1904: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. It states in brief: Mary A. Tiblow appeared before the Commission at Vinita, Indian Territory, and made application for the enrollment of herself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood....Evidence shows that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown (daughter) were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an Act of the Cherokee Nationl Council approved November 30, 1875,...Each of the said Acts provides that the applicants pay into the Cherokee treasury the sum of $284.00 each, which was the per capita amount paid by the Delawares under the agreement of April 8, 1867....

May 23, 1904: Cherokee Delaware #8 et al Muskogee, Indian Territory. Dear Sir, There is herewith enclosed a copy of the decision of the /commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated May 16, 1904, in the consolidated caseof Mary A. Tiblow et al., granting the appilication for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, Rosanna S. Mamie C. and Oliver Connor, Fannie F., Freddie, Walter and John H. Stephenson, Mary A., Claud M, Rubie A and Henrietta Gallman, Frances O, Daniel R., John J., Cora B. and Effie L. Brown, and dismissing the application for the enrollment of Mary T. Stephenson,(deceased)as citizens of the Cherokee Nation....


May 27, 1904: Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Tahlequah, I.T. Mary A. Tiblow Delaware #8, Mary T. Stephenson Delaware #6, Rosanna S. Conner et al Delaware #9, Fannie F. Stephenson et al Delaware #10, Mary A. Gallman et al Delaware #12, John H. Stephenson et al Delaware #27, Frances O. Brown et al Delaware #50. Signed: Respectfully, W.W. Hastings, Attorneyfor the Cherokee Nation.


June 7, 1904: Mary A. Tiblow was sent a letter from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her in Big Cabin,I.T. Dear Madam: There is herewith inclosed a copy of the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting, among others, your application for the enrollmentof yourself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. Respectfully, Chairman

January 10, 1905: Muskogee, Indian Territory. Sir: There is herwith transmitted the record and proceedings had in the matter of the application for the enrollmet of Mary A. Tiblow, et al.,as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood, including the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting said applications; also the motion of Mary A. Tiblow, et al., to rep-open said case as to them and modify the judgement heretofore render a judgement, according to each of them as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, all the rights of registered Delaware, together with the Commisions decision dated January 7, 1905, denying said motion. Respectfully, Iams Bixby, Chairman.

March 31, 1905: Department of the Interior, Washington. Commissionto the Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee, Indian Territory. Gentlemen: On January 10, 1905, you trasmitted the record relative to the applicationof Mary A. Tiblow et al. for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Dewlaware blood; also a motion to reopen said case and modify the judgment of your Commission rendered May 16, 1904, so that said judgment may entitle the appiicants to all the rights of the Delaware Tribe of Indians resideing the the Cherokee Nation. It appears that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown were admited to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875; that Mary T. Stephenson, and Rosanna S. Connor, under the name of Rosanna Stephenson, were admitted to citizenship by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved December 5,1876. Each of said acts provided that the applicant pay into the Cherokee Treasury the sum of $284 each. You state in your decision that there is no record evidence of the payment of such sums into the Cherokee treasury. It also appears that all of the adult applicats are identified on the Cherokee authenticated tribal roll of 1880, and all of the applicants excepting Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified on the Cherokee census roll of 1896. Said Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified by birth affidavits. May 16, 1904, you held that the applicants in this case are entitled to enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation. Subsequent to your decision a brief was filed on behalf of the applicants requesting that your Commission modify its decision so that said decision would entitle the applicants to the rights of the Delaware tribe of Indians residing in the Cherokee Nation. On Janaury 7, 1905, you denied said request. Transmitting your report March 23, 1905, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs also transmitted a communication from the attorney for the applicants and brief filed by him on behalf of the applicants in this case and certain other applicants mentioned in said brief.The acting Commissioner invites the attention of the Department to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Delaware Indians vs. Cherokee Nation," in which it was held that the registered Delawares living at the date of the decision were each entitled to 160 acres of land, and that their descendants born since the roll of registeres Delawares was made share equally with the Cherokee in the remainderof the Cherokee Landed estate. He also invites attention to the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasurey redered March 1905, relative to the righs of Delaware Indians admitted by the Cherokee Council after the expiration of the time limit fixed by the Delaware-Cherokee ageement of 1867 to share in the $150,000 appropriated for the Delawares by act of April 212, 1904 (33 Stat.,222), and quotes from said opilion the following: "From the language of the act and conditions therein imposed, I think it clear that the appropriationof $150,000 was made for, and payable only to the Delaware tribe of Indians, as said tribe by its council direct, and that the Delaware Indians so, under the provision of Article III and IX of the treaty of July 4, 1866,supra, elected to dissolve their tribal relations, and become citizens of the United States are not legally entitled to be enrolled for participation in the distribution of said sum." The Acting Commissioner recommends that your decision be approved. A copy of his letter is enclosed. Under the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasure above cited,it is clear that the applicants are not entitled to the rights of registered Delawares. Your decision is therefore approved. Respectfully, E.A. Hitchcock, Secretary.

Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Roll (not including Delawares, Shawnees, or Freedman) Field No. 10402 Residence:Delaware District, Big Cabin Indian Territory. Dawes Roll No. 32201. Mary A.Tiblow, age 77, Female, 1/2 blood degree. Tribal enrollment: 1880 Delaware District No. 2592. Name of Father: William H. Marshall, dead, non-citizen. Name of mother: Betsy Marshall, dead, Coo. District. Stamped: Reservation Certificate March 18, 1903. Granted as Cherokee May 16, 1904, Copy of decision forwarded attorney for Cherokee Nation ay 16, 1904. Copy of Decision forarded Applicant June 7, 1904. Citizenship certificate issued Jan. 28, 1905. On 1880 roll as Mary A Tiblo. On 1896 Roll, page 624 No 84 Delaware District. Date of Application for enrolment: On Delaware card No 8. (old series) Sept. 21, 1900; on this card March 31, 1904.


After the death of Henry Tiblow, her husband, she moved to live with her daughter and family, Francis O. Tiblow Brown. They lived on their land allotments just north and east of Big Cabin. She is buried at the Big Cabin Cemetery, section #5, and her headstone reads: Born: Died July 23, 1907. "Aged 86 years". Concrete 3 part upright monument TIBLOW on middle section, a closed book atop, "Asleep In Jesus" Open gates and stars over name. According to her age on her headstone her birth year could be as early 1821.

1862 Allotment #117 Census #781
Delaware Indian Roll #8, Pratt Books, December 7, 1867.
Dawes Roll #32201
Census #10402, Registered 1/2 Blood Degree, with the Cherokee Nation
Also known as Polly


Mary Ann's birth year may not be accurate because she never really knew what year she was born, only her age at a certain time.

According to the Shawnee Mission Stewarts Book, dates from 1832 to 1867, it says that Henry Tiblow and Polly Marshall were married April 8, 1843.

According to an affidavit by Sam Stewart, he states that "He calls Mary Ann Marshall Tiblow, Aunt Polly Tiblow." (see "Indian Place Names by Rydjord, pg 235)

July 4, 1866: Among the original 26 Delaware and 56 children who chose to remain in Kansas and become U.S. Citizens in the Treaty of July 4, 1866. Originally stayed, but later came to Indian Territory after the treaty of 1868, which was a treaty that her husband, Henry Tiblow, helped delegate. They were known as late-comers.

February 1867: Delaware Indians who have elected to retain their Tribal Relations at the Delaware Agency, Kansas. Census #781, Allotment #117, Mary Ann Tiblow and her husband, Henry Tiblow Census #780 and Allotment #116. (It is apparent they changed their minds and went on into Indian Territory).

1880: Authenticated Rolls of Cherokee Nation-Indian Territory: #2588, Mary Ann Tiblo is listed.

November 30, 1875: An act to Admit Mary Ann Tibloe and others to Citizenship. Be it enacted by the National Council that Mary Ann Tibloe, wife,and R.W.C. Tiblow, son and Francis O. Brown, daughter of Henry Tiblow, a Delaware Indian, and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, be and they are hereby admitted to citizenship of the Cherokee Nation, provided, that the said Mary Ann Tibloe and R.W.C. Tibloe and Francis O. Brown first pay into the Treasury of the Cherokee Nation the sum of Two hundred and Eighty-five dollars each. Charles Thompson, Principal Chief, Cherokee Nation.

August 21,1896: Census of Adopted Delaware Citizens of Delaware District, Cherokee Nation. Authorized by an Act of the National Council.Federal Records microfilm #7Ra-19 Rolls 1-2. Mary Ann Tiblow, 74, 1/2-degree Indian blood, Delaware born in MO. (With this information she could have been born 1822)

September 21, 1900: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and she being sworn by Commissioner, C. R. Breedkinridge, testified as follows: That she was Mary A. Tiblow, the twelfth of last March she was 77 years old. She lived in Ketchum in the Delaware District. She stated her mother was Delaware Indian and her father was a white man. She lived in the Cherokee Nation 30 years. She agreed that she was the same person on 1880 roll, page 324, #2582, Mary A. Tiblo, Delaware District and 1896 Roll, page 624, #84, Mary A. Tiblow, Delaware District. The applicant is identified on the rolls of 1880 and 1896 as a Delaware: She has lived in the Cherokee Nation for the last 30 years, and she will be listed now for enrollment upon a "Straight Card".

November 21, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Cherokee Land Office,Tahlequah, I.T. In the matter of the application of Mary A. Tiblow for enrollment as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. (Delaware 8) They were asking William T. Davis questions. (Special note: William T. Davis was John Davis' father, the father of Freddie A. Stephenson and his brother Walter Stephenson). He stated he was 60 years old and lived in Ketchum and intermarried into the Cherokee Nation. He stated he was married in 1872. He was a member of the Cherokee Senate. He stated he knew Mary A. Tiblow, an old lady about 80 years old and that he believed she lived in Ketchum and he has known her for 20 years or more. No relation. He stated he didn't know if his wife was any relation. He stated that he thought Mary A. Tiblow came with the outfit along about 78 or 79, if she came with Browns and Stevensons and them: I am not sure she did. He said she had a daughter named Frances O. Brown and he has known her since 1880. And, another daughter, Mary T. Stevenson, but she is dead. He knew her from about 1880 till she died. He stated he knew a daughter whose name is now Rosanna S.Connor and another named Mary Gallman. He stated that the Browns and Stevensons came at the same time. They asked him if they came and were readmitted by the Cherokee Council as Delawares and he said that was his understanding.

December 4, 1903: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Vinita, Indian Territory, December 4, 1903. In the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow as a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation. Mary Ann Tiblow, being duly sworn, and examined, testified as follows: She stated that if she lives through March she will be eighty years old. They asked about her post office and she said some time it is Vinita and I am staying down in Big Cabin, but I ain't got none in a long time. They asked where mail might reach her and she stated, I guess in Big Cabin. I am staying down there with my daughter. She was asked if she was a Delaware citizen by blood of the Cherokee Nation and she said she guessed. How long have you resided in the Cherokee Nation? oh, a long while. Were you admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation? I guess so, my husband was. She was asked what year it was when she came and she said I guess I got the papers, I ain't got them here. Do you remember what year it was when you came to the Cherokee Nation? She replied that she got papers when the Delaware come and everything, I didn't bring them. They asked her if she didn't remember and she said no, but they always took me in. They asked if she came down from Kansas with the Delawares in 1868 and she said we didn't stay when they did, but we come afterwards. You don't claim that your name is on the Delaware Register, she replied that she guessed it was. They're the ones you know that came down here under the treaty with the Delawares and Cherokees. (no response) Have you resided in the Cherokee Nation all the time since you came to the Cherokee Nation and she said, "yes sir". Have you made your home anywhere else at all, "No sir.”

February 24, 1904: Tahlequah, Indian Territory. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Muskogee, Indian Territory, Gentlemen: I have the honor to enclose herewith, for review, decisions together with the records in the following applications for enrollment as citizens by Delaware blood of the Cherokee Nation: Mary A. Tiblow, et al Delaware #8,6,9,10,12,27,50. John S. Bob et al Delaware #178, Nannie M. Bartles, et al Delaware #161,163,165,318. Lewis Ketchum, et al Delaware #38,37,36. Susan F. Dodge, et al Delaware #249,250,251. Respectfully, Acting Chief Clark

May 16, 1904: Department of the Interior, Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. It states in brief: Mary A. Tiblow appeared before the Commission at Vinita, Indian Territory, and made application for the enrollment of herself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood....Evidence shows that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown (daughter) were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an Act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875,...Each of the said Acts provides that the applicants pay into the Cherokee treasury the sum of $284.00 each, which was the per capita amount paid by the Delawares under the agreement of April 8, 1867....

May 23, 1904: Cherokee Delaware #8 et al, Muskogee, Indian Territory. Dear Sir, There is herewith enclosed a copy of the decision of the commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated May 16, 1904, in the consolidated case of Mary A. Tiblow et al., granting the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, Rosanna S. Mamie C. and Oliver Connor, Fannie F., Freddie, Walter and John H. Stephenson, Mary A., Claud M, Rubie A. and Henrietta Gallman, Frances O., Daniel R., John J., Cora B. and Effie L. Brown, and dismissing the application for the enrollment of Mary T. Stephenson, (deceased) as citizens of the Cherokee Nation....

May 27, 1904: Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes, Tahlequah, I.T. Mary A. Tiblow Delaware #8, Mary T. Stephenson Delaware #6, Rosanna S. Conner et al Delaware #9, Fannie F. Stephenson et al Delaware #10, Mary A. Gallman et al Delaware #12, John H. Stephenson et al Delaware #27, Frances O. Brown et al Delaware #50. Signed: Respectfully, W.W. Hastings, Attorneyfor the Cherokee Nation.

June 7, 1904: Mary A. Tiblow was sent a letter from Muskogee, Indian Territory to her in Big Cabin,I.T. Dear Madam: There is herewith inclosed a copy of the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting, among others, your application for the enrollment of yourself as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood. Respectfully, Chairman

January 10, 1905: Muskogee, Indian Territory. Sir: There is herewith transmitted the record and proceedings had in the matter of the application for the enrollment of Mary A. Tiblow, et al.,as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood, including the Commission's decision dated May 16, 1904, granting said applications; also the motion of Mary A. Tiblow, et al., to rep-open said case as to them and modify the judgment heretofore render a judgment, according to each of them as citizens of the Cherokee Nation, all the rights of registered Delaware, together with the Commission’s decision dated January 7, 1905, denying said motion. Respectfully, Iams Bixby, Chairman.

March 31, 1905: Department of the Interior, Washington. Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes. Muskogee, Indian Territory. Gentlemen: On January 10, 1905, you transmitted the record relative to the application of Mary A. Tiblow et al. for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation of Delaware blood; also a motion to reopen said case and modify the judgment of your Commission rendered May 16, 1904, so that said judgment may entitle the applicants to all the rights of the Delaware Tribe of Indians residing the the Cherokee Nation. It appears that Mary A. Tiblow and Frances O. Brown were admitted to citizenship in the Cherokee Nation by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved November 30, 1875; that Mary T. Stephenson, and Rosanna S. Connor, under the name of Rosanna Stephenson, were admitted to citizenship by an act of the Cherokee National Council approved December 5,1876. Each of said acts provided that the applicant pays into the Cherokee Treasury the sum of $284 each. You state in your decision that there is no record evidence of the payment of such sums into the Cherokee treasury. It also appears that all of the adult applicants are identified on the Cherokee authenticated tribal roll of 1880, and all of the applicants excepting Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified on the Cherokee census roll of 1896. Said Walter and Henrietta Stephenson are identified by birth affidavits. May 16, 1904, you held that the applicants in this case are entitled to enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation. Subsequent to your decision a brief was filed on behalf of the applicants requesting that your Commission modify its decision so that said decision would entitle the applicants to the rights of the Delaware tribe of Indians residing in the Cherokee Nation. On January 7, 1905, you denied said request. Transmitting your report March 23, 1905, Acting Commissioner of Indian Affairs also transmitted a communication from the attorney for the applicants and brief filed by him on behalf of the applicants in this case and certain other applicants mentioned in said brief. The acting Commissioner invites the attention of the Department to the decision of the Supreme Court of the United States in the case of "Delaware Indians vs. Cherokee Nation," in which it was held that the registered Delawares living at the date of the decision were each entitled to 160 acres of land, and that their descendants born since the roll of registered Delawares was made share equally with the Cherokee in the remainder of the Cherokee Landed estate. He also invites attention to the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasury rendered March 1905, relative to the rights of Delaware Indians admitted by the Cherokee Council after the expiration of the time limit fixed by the Delaware-Cherokee agreement of 1867 to share in the $150,000 appropriated for the Delawares by act of April 21, 1904 (33 Stat.,222), and quotes from said opinion the following: "From the language of the act and conditions therein imposed, I think it clear that the appropriation of $150,000 was made for, and payable only to the Delaware tribe of Indians, as said tribe by its council direct, and that the Delaware Indians so, under the provision of Article III and IX of the treaty of July 4, 1866, supra, elected to dissolve their tribal relations, and become citizens of the United States are not legally entitled to be enrolled for participation in the distribution of said sum." The Acting Commissioner recommends that your decision be approved. A copy of his letter is enclosed. Under the opinion of the Comptroller of the Treasure above cited, it is clear that the applicants are not entitled to the rights of registered Delawares. Your decision is therefore approved. Respectfully, E.A. Hitchcock, Secretary.

Cherokee Nation. Cherokee Roll (not including Delawares, Shawnees, or Freedman) Field No. 10402, Residence: Delaware District, Big Cabin Indian Territory. Dawes Roll No. 32201. Mary A. Tiblow, age 77, Female, 1/2 blood degree. Tribal enrollment: 1880 Delaware District No. 2592. Name of Father: William H. Marshall, dead, non-citizen. Name of mother: Betsy Marshall, dead, Coo. District. Stamped: Reservation Certificate March 18, 1903. Granted as Cherokee May 16, 1904, Copy of decision forwarded attorney for Cherokee Nation ay 16, 1904. Copy of Decision forwarded Applicant June 7, 1904. Citizenship certificate issued Jan. 28, 1905. On 1880 roll as Mary A Tiblo. On 1896 Roll, page 624 No 84 Delaware District. Date of Application for enrollment: On Delaware card No 8. (old series) Sept. 21, 1900; on this card March 31, 1904.

After the death of Henry Tiblow, her husband, she moved to live with her daughter and family, Francis O. Tiblow Brown. They lived on their land allotments just north and east of Big Cabin. She is buried at the Big Cabin Cemetery, section #5, and her headstone reads: Born: Died July 23, 1907. "Aged 86 years". Concrete 3 part upright monument TIBLOW on middle section, a closed book atop, “Asleep In Jesus” Open gates and stars over name. According to her age on her headstone her birth year could be as early 1821.

1999: Remembered by Mary Ann Stephenson Alexander as a "Little short Indian woman". When I interviewed her November, she was 98 years old at the time.

The photo was sent to me by Martin Weeks. One might imagine my surprise to see a picture of her face.

Birth	12 Mar 1821	Missouri City, Fort Bend, Texas, United States
Marriage	8 Apr 1843	Shawnee Mission Church - Chief Henry Tiblow
Residence	1860	Age: 46 - Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Kansas Territory, United States
Residence	1860	Wyandott Township, Wyandotte, Kansas Territory, United States
Residence	1860	Age: 46 - Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Wyandotte, Kansas Territory, United States
1862 Allotment	1862	344. Polly Marshall , age 3, W/2 NE/4, 19-10-24 , 90 acres - Wyandotte County Kansas
Property	1899 - 1907	Oklahoma, United States
Property	1899 - 1907	Oklahoma, United States
Death	23 Jul 1907	Big Cabin, Craig, Oklahoma, United States
Alt name		Mary Ann "Polly" Marshall
Burial		Big Cabin Cemetery, Big Cabin, Craig, Oklahoma, United States
FIND-A-GRAVE		https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/93365969/mary-ann-tiblow
Wikitree		https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Marshall-1219
Race		Deleware Native American
Burial		Big Cabin Cemetery, Big Cabin, Craig, Oklahoma, United States

Spouse	Chief Henry Tiblow (1818 - 1881)
Child	Virginia Ann Tiblow (1847 - 1877)
Child	Dr. Richard W. C. Tiblow (1850 - 1897)
Child	Mary Cummins Tiblow (1851 - 1901)
Child	Francis O. "Fannie" Tiblow (1854 - 1945)
Child	Nathan O. Tiblow (1861 - 1867)
Child	Charles Wesley "*" Tiblow (1863 - 1900)
Child	Nancy Jane Tiblow (1865 - )

Spouse	Siam Tiblow (1818 - )
Child	Conirron "*" Tiblow (1853 - )
Child	Esler J. "*" Tiblow (1855 - )
Child	Eliza "*" Tiblow (1857 - )

Father	William Henry Marshall (1776 - 1833)
Mother	Elizabeth "Betsy Priscilla Elizabeth Betsey Eliza Wilaquenaho" Ketchum (1797 - 1875)
Sibling	Anna "Annie" Marshall (1820 - 1905)
Sibling	John M. Marshall (1825 - 1861)
Sibling	Elizabeth Jane Marshall (1826 - )
Sibling	Samuel Marshall (1830 - )
Sibling	Rosanna Marshall (1832 - 1916)
Sibling	William H. Marshall Jr (1834 - )

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