In my search for Blackstones that were Indians, I realized that I had to separate my research by tribe. This page shows some general information not related to specific tribes. The links to the left show more details as to which tribe and locations of possible Blackstones that were Indians.
Document Showing where R.D. Blackstone was re-imbursed $115 for flat bottom boats during the Cherokee Removal
Others:
Tsianina Redfeather Blackstone - Tsianina was a singer who toured the country in the nineteen-teens with an Americanist composer, Charles Cadman. Cadman and Tsianina gave "Indian Lectures," about native culture and history, and performed Cadman's compositions. Cadman also composed an opera, "Shanewis" or "Robin Woman," a highly romanticized story of a young Indian woman torn between "fullblood" and "white" suitors. The opera was advertised as being based on Tsianina's life -- not really. "Robin Woman" was the first American opera performed at the Metropolitan opera (when the U.S. entered World War I and the opera season -- featuring Wagner's works -- had to be cancelled due to anti-German sentiments). Some years later, Tsianina performed in the title role in a production staged at Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, California.
Here's an e-mail that I got from a descendant of Tsianina Redfeather, Professor K. Tsianina Lomawaima. I e-mail her and asked her if she knew anything about the ancestors of Tsianina Redfeather. Here's what she told me: "afraid I can be of no help--my great aunt was apparently married to a Blackstone for a short time but we know nothing about him, or the family Regards, Tsianina Lomawaima".
