Bureau of Indian Affairs Records Rolls

The BIA gathered, collected, and/or created numerous rolls involving American Indians to identify members of various tribes and bands, including Freedmen. These rolls were created as a result of allotments, legislation, removals, treaties, and other activities. The BIA then used these rolls to create additional documentation--often using the same rolls for multiple purposes. Since the purpose of the rolls vary; the information collected also varies.

They can contain names, enrollment numbers, ages, family relations, locations, and more. Below is a sample of available rolls.

Detailed Information on Select Rolls

• Baker Rolls, 1924-1929 Eastern Cherokee
• Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940 Multiple Agencies and Tribes
• Roblin Roll, 1911-1919 Indians in Western Washington not enrolled or allotted to an Indian Agency
• Kern-Clifton Roll of Cherokee Freedmen, 01/16/1897
• Revised Copy of the Wallace Roll, ca. 1890 - ca.1896
• Dawes Rolls, 1896-1914 Five Civilized Tribes of Oklahoma
• Guion Miller Rolls, 1906-1911 Eastern Cherokee

Examples of Rolls Related to American Indians

Please note, these records have not yet been digitized.