Enslaved on the Trail of Tears
Language: English
Published by History Press, US, 2026
- Hardcover
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- Title
- Enslaved on the Trail of Tears
- Author
- Terry J Ligon
- Publisher
- History Press, US
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1540299392
- ISBN 13
- 9781540299390
- Item weight
- 590 grams
A Harrowing Heritage of Resilience
During the era of Indian Removal, scores of men, women and children of African descent were forced west alongside the Choctaw, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Muscogee (Creek), and Seminole Nations.
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About the Author
In the summer of 1987, a seemingly ordinary visit to his father in Los Angeles would change Terry Ligon's life forever. His father handed him two large cardboard boxes filled with photo albums, letters, and assorted items, with a single request: share their contents with his siblings. Though initially hesitant, Terry accepted the boxes and their contents. Upon returning home to Oakland, he began the meticulous task of identifying and organizing the material. This marked Terry’s initiation into the world of genealogy and the history of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Freedmen.
Terry received degrees from The Academy of Arts in San Francisco, CA, and The University of San Francisco. Now retired, he resides in Las Vegas, NV. Since those humble beginnings, Terry has become a founding member of the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) and the Choctaw Chickasaw Freedmen Association (CCFA). As a member of AAGSNC, Terry honed his genealogical research skills and began assisting others in uncovering their family histories. This journey led him to become a writer and a presenter at conferences from the San Francisco Bay Area to Fort Wayne, Indian. His exposure and experience prepared him to teach on the subject of Indian Territory Freedmen, with a focus on the formerly enslaved people of the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations.
During his research and sharing with AAGSNC members, Terry began unraveling his father’s story of his Indian Grandmother, Bettie Ligon. This discovery led Terry to immerse himself in researching and writing about her story, which was documented in “The Chickasaw Freedmen, a People Without a Country” by Dr. Daniel F. Littlefield, Jr. Terry's pursuit of information on Bettie revealed her story in the Congressional Record, newspaper articles, and law books, culminating in a case before the United States Supreme Court: “Bettie Ligon, et al., Plaintiffs v. Douglass H. Johnson, et al., Green McCurtain, et al., and James R. Garfield, Secretary of the Interior, Defendants.”
Terry Ligon's journey from a curious son to a respected genealogist and historian is a testament to his dedication and passion for uncovering the stories of the Indian Territory Freedmen. His extensive research, publications, and presentations have not only preserved the history of his ancestors but also educated and inspired countless others. As he continues to write, teach, and share his knowledge, Terry is dedicated to fulfilling his father's wish and ensuring that the legacy of the Freedmen is never forgotten.
In addition to his ongoing projects, Terry plans to publish several more books. He is particularly committed to writing a book on his research of his father's Indian Grandmother, Bettie Love-Ligon, who was the lead litigant in what has become known as “Equity Case 7071.”
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