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Book Synopsis: The grandson of an Osage Indian, author Louis Burns wrote this primer to help persons of Osage descent trace their paternal lineage and to introduce researchers to Osage culture and the nuances of its language.
The book opens with a discussion of the Osage dispersion from Missouri to Oklahoma and Kansas from about 1800 to 1870. Mr. Burns provides very helpful maps showing the concentration of the various tribal bands in each state.
Next comes a summary of the richest sources of 19th-century Osage heritage, namely, Jesuit records, a great source of information concerning baptisms, marriages and interments; U.S. Government Annuity Rolls; and Osage Mission records, the best source of Osage family data. The aforementioned is followed by a list of tribal towns, as extracted from Jesuit records, and a list of Osage bands as found in the Annuity Rolls of 1878.
When these sources are used in conjunction with the author's detailed listing of clans and their members, which furnishes names in both phonetic Osage and English, researchers stand a good chance of tracing their Native American heritage from about 1800 to the present.
The balance of this carefully crafted volume focuses on aspects of the language, some knowledge of which is indispensable for successful research. Featured are an index to Osage names in Osage and in English, a listing of and indexes to kinship terms, a critical pronunciation key to Osage, and a conversion table for Osage Indian syllables. Mr. Burns' seminal work concludes with a bibliography of tribal literature.
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Are you of Osage descent? Do you feel disconnected from your Native American heritage? Look no further! Introducing the Osage Indian Bands and Clans (#9419) book by Louis Burns. This comprehensive primer is specifically designed to help individuals of Osage descent trace their paternal lineage and immerse themselves in the rich culture and language of the Osage people.
One of the key highlights of this book is the inclusion of detailed maps that illustrate the dispersion of the Osage tribe from Missouri to Oklahoma and Kansas during the 19th century. With these maps, you will gain a deeper understanding of the movement of various tribal bands and their concentration in different states.
No research would be successful without reliable sources, and this book has got you covered. Louis Burns meticulously lists the richest sources of 19th-century Osage heritage, including Jesuit records, U.S. Government Annuity Rolls, and Osage Mission records. These sources provide invaluable information about baptisms, marriages, interments, and family data that will greatly aid your genealogical research.
But it doesn't stop there! For those interested in the linguistic aspects of Osage culture, this book offers a wealth of knowledge. You'll find an index of Osage names in both Osage and English, a comprehensive listing of kinship terms, a critical pronunciation key to Osage, and even a conversion table for Osage Indian syllables. Armed with this linguistic toolkit, you'll be able to delve even deeper into your Osage heritage.
Don't miss out on this seminal work by Louis Burns. Order your copy of Osage Indian Bands and Clans (#9419) today and unlock the doors to your Native American ancestry. Ignite your cultural journey and reconnect with your roots!
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