Native language materials — source materials

On this page, I am making available transcriptions and preliminary analyses of historic texts in Native American languages.

Disclaimer: These are texts whose analysis is still in progress.  There are various incomplete portions and inconsistencies.  Please check with me before citing these materials.

Choctaw language historical materials

1884 Choctaw Nation vs Osbun Davis and Stephen Abitanya

Summary:  Osbun Davis and Stephen Abitaya were accused of killing Jackson Gibson in a dispute about stolen livestock.  The court found probable cause to refer to the case to the Grand Jury.

Part 1: Joshlin Lewis’ evidence

Part 2: Thompson Noahanya’s evidence

Part 3: Interrogation of Thompson Noahanya

Part 4: Lorance William’s evidence.

1884 Choctaw Nation vs Ruben Fuller

Summary: Ruben Fuller was accused of disturbing the Bacon family.  The court found him not guilty.

Part 1: Mrs Bacon’s evidence

Part 2: Silin Bacon’s evidence

Part 3: Lucy Byington’s evidence