Native American ancestry?

Question

Well, I've been trying to find out what native american tribe I'm from. I'm not exactly sure and since I don't have contact with my mom's side of the family, I have to try and find out for myself.

And the sites/tests where you find out what your race is cost ALOT of money.

I only know my mom's last name, Ficklin.

Oh, and pics. o__o

http://i27.tinypic.com/2ijrg5d.png (XD; Sorry that one isn't too great.)

http://i32.tinypic.com/2egcilf.png

So what tribe do you think i'm from?

And if you know sites that could help me for free that'd be appreciated.

Answer 1

Without talking to anyone on your mother's side who might possibly know, you are really limiting yourself on any possible clues to go on. Looks of a person say nothing, and the tests can pinpoint this country, but they can not tell you what tribe/Nation. So don't feel bad about not wasting money on a test that won't actually tell you anything more.

Sometimes genealogy can take a long time to piece together. It would be good if you could reconnect with at least one older person on your mother's side who knows the heritage. Or at least give you ancestor names and birth dates. On your own, I suggest looking though names found on sites like FamilySearch.org to see if you can find any clues. Also, see if a local library allows people to use an online census search for free. Mine does and it's a heck of a lot more than just the free 1880 census free sites have.

Answer 2

A picture showing a person in a sweatshirt and hood can in no way determine the person's origins or tribe. Perhaps the best way to learn your origins and Nation is to locate your maternal traditional clothing that may be stashed away for ceremonial events.

For example, certain beadwork could be traced to Algonquin or even Siouxian and Absaroka Nations. Clothing having a lot of flowery designs might be Chippewa or Ojibway.

If your mother happens to have high moccasin boots with its toes sticking up then you could rest assured that Apache could be in your heritage.

Find the Indian clothing that may exist on your mother's side and then get it identified.

Answer 3

There is a Ficklin's Mill in Taylor County of Georgia. There are a few places that have Ficklin in the name (schools, etc.). If Ficklin is the family where your native roots are, it is possible that you have Creek, Cherokee, or Seminole blood.  These tribes called Northern Georgia, Eastern Tennessee, and western North Carolina home. I only found the name among the Cherokee on the Dawes Rolls (which were only for the 5 civilized tribes after the Trail of Tears- Cherokee, Creek, Seminole, Choctaw, Chippewa)

I hope the link works