Hello Thea;
The Pettiford name is said to be English, but I don't know for sure what the origin of the name really came from. The Indian part of our family came from the Weavers. The Weavers were the parents of Martha Weaver Pettiford. Martha Weaver married Joseph Pettiford the son of John and Tamara Curry Pettiford and the grandson of Edmund and Sarah Carter Pettiford.
I will send you some pictures of your great grandparent and your grandparents if you send me your e-mail address. You can e-mail me directly at ncj218@aol.com
Take care
Your Cousin Norma