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Author: beasfox
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Thank you for your reply. I am aware of Cora being classified as "white" in the
census records. My father's family have always told the story of her being adopted
and of her native american heritage. I am sure it may have been easier to report her as
being white than deal with the issue of her being an indian based on the perception of
indians at this point in history. I have several pictures of Cora. She appears to be of
native american descent. I am hoping to find someone in the Ooley family that may have a
birth certificate for her or adoption papers.
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