In 1990 I began to investigate whether or not I had any connection to the 
Cherokee and Chocktaw nations. This began a quest to find my Harper and Norton 
relatives as far back as possible. I found information dating back to the late 
1700s. In the search I found several wonderful Cousins. Through these Cousins I 
found other bits of information and have included this in the tribalpages site. 
It was found through DNA testing that the Harper side had no ancestry with the 
North American Indians but did have European ancestors. I am not convinced that 
we do not have some connection with North American Indians. My search continues 
and would be happy to hear from anyone with information concerning the Harper 
and Norton families, or any family that might lead to other information. All 
names listed on this website are currently under research. Like all researchers 
I have an ancestor that eludes me: Catherne Raeckler, born probably 1845?, 
married John Burton, died 1860. I have tried variations of her name and came up 
with nothing. They were living in the Ft. Smith, Arkansas region during the 
Civil War.Various spelling: Reckler, Rakler, Rucker, Rakler, Rekler, Ruckler. I am 
sure there are other ways to spell her last name. Email me if you have information 
concerning this person or her relatives.