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The Western Cherokee Indians vs. The United States of America: A Land Claim Case

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The Western Cherokee Indians vs. The United States of America: A Land Claim Case

The Western (Old Settler) Cherokee Indians have filed a claim against the United States for the value of lands they allege were taken from them without adequate compensation. The lawsuit is brought by descendants of the group for the benefit of all members or their descendants. The Commission must determine if the Western Cherokees are an identifiable group of American Indians as defined by the Indian Claims Commission Act. The claim is based on a treaty from 1817 where part of the Cherokee Nation ceded land in exchange for land in Arkansas.

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Title: The Western Cherokee Indians vs. The United States of America: A Land Claim Case

Component Unique Identifier: CAC_CC_001_4_6_51_0001

Scope and Content: The Western (Old Settler) Cherokee Indians have filed a claim against the United States for the value of lands they allege were taken from them without adequate compensation. The lawsuit is brought by descendants of the group for the benefit of all members or their descendants. The Commission must determine if the Western Cherokees are an identifiable group of American Indians as defined by the Indian Claims Commission Act. The claim is based on a treaty from 1817 where part of the Cherokee Nation ceded land in exchange for land in Arkansas.

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Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center | University of Oklahoma https://www.ou.edu/carlalbertcenter