Re: Tennessee Bilbrey and Cherokee Roots
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In reply to:
Tennessee Bilbrey and Cherokee Roots
1/29/01
My Granny's father was C.M. Bilbrey.His parents were Winnie Fite and Jefferson Bilbrey.My Granny always said that her grandmother (Winny West Fite Bilbrey) was a full blooded Cherokee.I've found no hard proof of this however.I do believe it's true because of their looks.Also, it was unpopular to be known as "Indian" in those days so I think people played it down.I certainly don't know why Granny (Winnie Esther Bilbrey, who was named for her grandmother) would claim that she was anything that she was not.I'm still looking for proof.If you find anything, please let me know at JGWard672aol.com.Also I have a wonderful old picture of Winny Fite Bilbrey that I'd be happy to share with you. She definitely looks Cherokee.