CA Indian Judgement Rolls
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The California Judgement Rolls and Why They Do Not Prove Native Lineage
In 1928, Congress allowed California Native peoples to file lawsuits against the U.S. for lands stolen. They were defined as “Indians residing in the State of California on June 1, 1852 and their descendants.” The 1928 California Indian Judgment Roll (CIJR) was created to distribute settlement funds in response to two California Indian claims cases…
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