Poplar Hill
Dunnington, India Knight (Granny)
Dunnington, Walter Gray died February 12, 1849
Dunnington, Walter G. Jr. died April 2, 1999
Dunnington, Walter Jr Received The Distinguished Service Cross. date of action July 14 - 15, 1918
Dunnington - July 27, 1860
Dunnington, Walter Grey, attorney
Dunnington, Walter Grey (son of the above)
Dunnington, Dr. John Hughes and his wife Mrs. Dunnington, Genevieve Parker
Dunnington, Allen Gray
Some history of the Poplar Hill
Poplar Hill Photos
Poplar Hill Golf Course
Poplar Hill - Hampden Sydney article in Farmville paper May 2005
Knight
Knight Family (Granny)
Shields
Some history from the Shields family
Brumfield, Betty Shields
Shields, Ann Kingdon
Chamberlin
Cherokee
Dunnington, James William
Dunnington, Kathryn Chamberlin
Orgain, Dolly Dunnington
Sprye, India Dunnington
Whidden, Sally Ann Dunnington Sydnor, Kathryn Dunnington
Sprye, Skip
Sprye, Trey
Goebel, Kathryn Sprye
Hagler, Katrina Goebel
Goebel, Peter
Index of people on this site
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Letter to Kathryn Dunnington from Mrs. Wm Robinson with enclosure from Washington, D. C. concerning Cherokees and the Indian Claims Commission
Mailed June 5, 1962
Dearest Sis,
If I had written a letter to you every time I think of you, you would be getting a letter or two a day. Theresa went into the hospital in Dallas May 7th and was to be operated on the 11th--but it was found that she had a touch of diabetes and it was postponed to the 15th. Kathryn went over to be with her, but when it came time for the operation, it was postponed again to June 10th and she was sent home for treatment. So we are seating it out until then. I don't know whether Kathryn can go over then or not. If she can't go I may go if I am needed.
I enjoyed hearing about Frank and Billie. Know that you are proud of them. I just can't realize that Skipper is ready for college - he was such a sweet little fellow when I was there in 47. Billie Coffey is in high school and had made honor roll every time this year. Kathy is in St. Mark's (Episcopal school) and is a straight "A" student. She is doing well in her music too. She loves her piano and does not have to be told to practice.
Jim Holbrook is doing well in school as well as golf and tennis. Anne starts to kindergarten this fall. She is so excited about it. She has been going to nursery school this year. Dollie and family plan to come down in July for their vacation. They have bought a home in San Mateo which they plan to move into next week. It is across the street from the park where Jim plays tennis.
No, I have not read Race and Reason, it sounds interesting. I have gotten a kick out of New Orleans sending negros to Kennedy's home town. I noticed that Ted Kennedy did not meet this last group. They paid the way for 28 to come out here last week. And are Californians howling about it! I just laugh, for I remember how I was sat upon a few years ago for taking the part of the south.
O, yes, have you read Keynes at Harvard, I will send you a copy if you are interested. It gives the back ground of the Fabians who are Kennedy's advisors in the White House.
I am enclosing a copy of a letter from the bureau of Indian Affairs which is self explanatory. When I wrote to Muskogee a number of years ago for my birth certificate, I asked for my roll number which is 8866. This form they sent me asks for the dates of births and death of ancestors I shall enter claim. Who would be Dad and Aunt Abbie. Also if they had lived in I.T., when, and where. And if they had received allotment of land. I shall send for the death certificates of both of them.
I guess I had better send to Muskogee for their poll numbers too. Or perhaps wait to see how the law is changed by Congress. As the law is now we will each receive besides our own one-third of Dad's and one third of one fifth of Aunt Abbie's. From figures of the enrollment I have we will receive $400 to $1,000 each. I do not know whether it is the last enrollment or not. But it contains about 10,000 freed slaves and their descendents. You know that they only people of the South who had to share their land with the freed slaves were the Indians. Whether they will participate in this or not it remains for Congress to decide.
Sam enjoyed his trip east but was glad to get home. He say N. Carolina is a pretty state but he would not want to live there. Jeans people asked him to visit in Baltimore with them. Her parents are dead but the Aunts and uncles and cousins entertained him royally. At one dinner party there were twenty six. When any of them come out here Jean asks me over to meet them. From the diamonds and minks they seem to be setting pretty financially.
I have been so concerned about Theresa that I have not had good sense. I shall be glad when her operation is over. I had so many complications with my operation last year that I do not know whether I would ever have another one or not.
Lois Miller spent a month in Phoenix this winter but did not let me know or come over. In fact I have not heard from her since last fall. When Sam was over at Phoenix, Nancy told him that Lois planned to go to Vinita and sell her home and move to Kansas City. Clay's children run her wild so I am surprised. You and I can be thankful we have more than one chick!
We have had the coldest May that I can remember since I have been out here. Hope that it will soon warm up so I can spend some time at the beach. There is nothing so relaxing.
Heaps of love to the dearest Sis any one could have.
Ad do not wait as long as I have to write.
Love to your family
Dollie
Thanks again for the ham. It is so large that I have waited until Dollie comes in July to cook it. They usually have enough companies here to enjoy it.
Love Dollie
Just got a card from Alice Gable. Maude is coming out for a five weeks visit. So I will give a luncheon for her next week unless I have to go to Texas. You know Maude lost her husband last year. She still live in _______. Alice is not a bit well so I am afraid the visit will be hard on her.
April 26, 1962
Hon. James S. Utt
House of Representatives
Washington 25, D. C.
Dr. Mr. Utt:
The following report is in answer to your request for information on questions raised by your constituent, Dollie C. Robinson, regarding the judgment awarded to the Cherokee Tribe of Oklahoma by the Indian Claims Commission and a newspaper report of a proposed legal action by the Cherokee Nation against the State of Texas.
A final decision has been rendered as a result of a Cherokee Claim against the United States for lands in Oklahoma, commonly referred to as "The Cherokee Outlet," and Congress has appropriated funds in the amount of $14,789,476, minus fees and offsets to satisfy the award. In all probability, the funds will be distributed among the members of the Cherokee Tribe. Under existing statutes, the money must be paid to those persons whose names appear on the final membership roll of the Cherokee Nation, which was completed and closed as of March 4, 1907. The shares of deceased enrollees will be paid to their heirs or legatees upon the filing of satisfactory proof of death and inheritance.
In view of the number of years that have passed since the roll was closed, it is thought advisable to obtain legislation to cover several problems it is anticipated will be encountered. It is not planned to distribute the money until such legislation has been enacted. We hope to obtain the legislation during the present session of Congress.
If Mrs. Robinson wishes to inquire into the status of her enrollment iwth the Cherokee Tribe we suggest that she fill out the enclosed form and mail it to Mr. Graham E. Holmes, Area Director, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Building, Muskomee, Oklahoma. Mr. Holmes will correspond directly with her.
The newspaper article referred to also raised question of possible action by the Cherokees against the State of Texas. This, of course, is a legal action that concerns the State of Texas. In a petition filed before the Indian Claims Commission on April 8, 1948, against the United States, the opinion of the Commission was that the Plaintiffs voluntarily left the United States and became inhabitants of a foreign stat. They thus severed their rights to the protection of the United States. The State of Texas had the exclusive right to determine what liabilities of the Republic Texas it would acknowledge and assume. The petition was dismissed on December 38, 1953 (2 Ind. Cl. Comm. 522-535). An appeal to the Court of Claims was withdrawn on May 24, 1954.
We hope this report will be helpful to you in answering your constituents questions. Her letter is returned as requested.
Sincerely yours,
(SGD) James E. Officer
Associate Commissioner
I don't know which is worse - my long hand or typing. Hope you can read this.
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The Annual Spry Family Reunion is held the 1st Sunday in October in China Grove, NC. Details for reunion
Enoch Spry history
Fisher family line
The General Armory
Marriage Certificate Enoch Spry and Mary Lingle
Carter Creek document
Death Certificate Thomas Spry
Letter to Johnsie from Helen Kurfees
Hill Spry Photos
Children of Elzavan Monroe Spry
Lineage Papers
Older Spry Pictures
1920 School Picture Liberty School
Letter To Annice Allsobrooks from President Nixon
1926 Spry Family Reunion
Lois's 92nd birthday party 1988
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