Hi everyone, my name is Keith Hudson and I am researching my Hudson line. I got most of your names from the Berryhill Family Bulletin Board web site. I have reviewed some of your on-line genealogy and know of your interest in the Creek Indian Berryhills of Georgia and Alabama.

Some of my Hudson ancestors are linked to the "Indian" Berryhills, though I am just now learning how. Perhaps I can add some information for your files, and I would GREATLY appreciate any information any of you may have on ANY Hudsons linked to Berryhills.

My great, great grandfather, William Hudson filed an application for Indian ancestry which appeared on the Guion Miller Indian Rolls. In a hand written note he states...and spelling is as on the document....

"Below you will find list of questions answered to the best of my knowledge.

Q: Was any of your ancestors enrolled in 1851?

A: No, my fore parents were welthy and didn't want to be dependent on the government.

Q: Was nay of ancestors ever slaves?

A: They was not.

Q: Give the name of grandparents on both sides.

A: Father's father name, Thomas Hudson

Father's mother name, cannot remember

Mother's father name, William Wimpey

Mother's mother name, ? Patton

Q: Were any of your grand parent ever enrolled?

A: They were not because they were welthy in their own rite. I were enrolled at Ft. Smith, Ark in 1883 for land but was not financially able to go out there to receive the alotment. My father was connected to Thomas Berryhill, a half breed who died at Shrevesport, LA, have forgotten what year. Thomas, Ely and John Berryhill were connected to my father and were enrolled and drew 160 acres of land apiece while they lived in Chambers Co., Ala. My father was connected to Michichee who was in the tribe of Tukathey, but I can't remember how they were connected. Chille MacKantush, Eaitenhaw were members of our tribe. Me being almost 85 years old I cannot remember as well as I once could. Would be glad to give you information that would give no chance for you to make a mistake in the matter. If I am not entitled to anything I sure don't want it. My neighbors all recognise me as an Indian. Therefore I remain yours respt.

William Hudson"

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Also, two of William's sisters married two Berryhills in Troup County, Georgia.

These records are as follows: Elie Berryhill m. Ellen Hudson, Oct. 14, 1830.

John Berryhill m. Rebecca Hudson, Nov. 11, 1830.

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Folks, I really believe that the Eli and John Berryhill that appear on Parsons and Abbott's 1832 census of Creek Indians might be the husbands of my Hudson girls. Note that in 1832, John had no children (he had only been married about a year), and Eli had only one child.

I believe I have traced John S. Berryhill from Jefferson Co., GA, through Troup Co, GA to Chambers Co, AL. He lived in Jefferson (1820 census), drew land in Troup (1827), moved to Troup, married Rebbecca (1830), sold his land in Troup (1831), then moved to Chambers Co, (1832), buys land in Chambers (1836), then he or Rebecca is listed in later AL cenuses.

Additionally, from Chambers Co, AL Tract book:

John Berryhill was granted 40 acres of land...

Eli and William Berryhill had funds set up for them (their land adjoined)

Thomas S. Berryhill also had a fund set up for him.

My Thomas Hudson was granted or bought several pieces of land, and interestingly, his land adjoined the land of Benjamin Posey who many of you think married Eliza Berryhill.

Other Chamber Co, land records...Eli Berryhill was give land in 1851 by John Allen.

And later, John Berryhill (husband of Rebecca, son-in-law of Thomas Hudson, and brother-in-law of William) lived next to my Thomas Hudson right on the Chamber Co, AL/Tallapoosa Co. AL line. One was in each county.

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So.... can anyone add any information or clarification on the John and Eli Berryhill that married my Hudson girls.

And I thank in advance any help anyone might be.

Keith