Murphy / Raper
I'm seeking information from if anyone who might know of the name Murphy, that is connected or assoiated with the Cherokee Indians?
My great great Uncle Thomas Berry Raper was a mixed Blood Cherokee Indian. He and several of his siblings have the name Murphy attached to their name in Indian Roll applacations.I know the Indians are a matriarchal society.The women is the one who names the children.They also get their last name from the mother. I was wondering if they might have kept the murphy name despite his last name bing Raper so as not to loose his Cherokee heritage?
Thanks,Rob
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