Skatookey (Smith Water D)
The United States
To Ska too key, a native Cherokee, Emigrated by Water under the conduct of (illegible) Smith in the year 1838—Resided East, near Turkey Town Alabama Present residence on the Illinois River, near John Looney’s in Tahlequah District
To one Improvement abandoned as above not founded on the assessors Books—situated at or near Turkey Town Alabama, consisting of the following items—
To 1 Log cabbin 20$–15 acres of cleared land $170.00
Personally came before us, Ska too key, claimant of the above Improvements in the manner stated & that he has never received any consideration whatever for the same
Sworn & subscribed to before us
This 2nd day of April 1842 Ska too Key his x mark
D. Carter & J.D Wofford
Special Clerks for making out
Claims for Tahlequah District
Personally came before us, A taw luh ny, a native Cherokee & state on oath That he was well acquainted with the possessions of the said Ska too Key above stated, & that he was justly & rightfully in possession of the same previous to his removal West
Sworn & subscribed to before us
This 2nd day of April 1842
D. Carter & J.D Wofford A taw luh ny his x mark
Special Clerks for making out
Claims for Tahlequah District
