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The Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee — a state-recognized tribe in the State of Georgia, descended from the Cherokee of the Dahlonega area who escaped the Trail of Tears.
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Tribal history, member resources, the events calendar, and the enrollment process — all in one place.
About the Georgia Tribe of Eastern Cherokee
We consist of descendants of the Cherokee in the Dahlonega area who managed to escape the infamous Trail of Tears — the forceful removal of their tribe in the 1830s, by soldiers who herded them into the Oklahoma Territory.
Our tribal members have lineage which is documented on the Guion Miller Roll of 1909. The direct descendants of all original tribal members are eligible for membership with supporting documents (birth and death certificates and other government-approved roll records).