Ackiss in Northeastern North Carolina

I am trying to find out more information on my grandfather, Ivy W. Ackiss (1878-1933).He was married to Lula Oden Ackiss (1889-1976). All 5 of their children (including my mother) are now deceased.I believe Ivy was from the area around Hyde county...? I seem to remember hearing that his mother was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian; I would appreciate any information anyone has about him.