Hi Ken,

Yes, Samuel Webber was an Cherokee Freedman. There were two around the time of the Dawes and they were both around 58 years old. There was a 3rd one and he was the grandson of my Samuel Webber and named after him, he died before his 4th birthday. Here is the info on my relative:

Born: 1843
Died: Oct. 1905
Father: Robert (aka) Robbin, (aka) Bob Webber (Slave Owner)
Mother: Betsy Webber (Slave)
Spouse: Judy (Julia) Webber "nee" McCoy
Dawes Cards: F269, F380, F1528

Please let me know of your findings!