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Re: World War I Soldiers from Bryan County

textech72 — 2013-06-13 22:19:44Z

His mother was Fannie Glazebrook who married his father, William Newton Smith in 1896 in Hunt county, Texas. They divorced or had the marriage annulled before Claude was born in January, 1897. In 1900, she married Will Leach in Atoka, Oklahoma. Then moved to Durant, Oklahoma. Their child was Edith Helen Leach, my grandmother on my mother's side.
My grandmother always she her step-brother died young. I am thinking he died before my mother was born in 1921 because she never met him.

Re: World War I Soldiers from Bryan County

OkieGran — 2013-06-13 21:41:14Z

At one time there were fifteen Smith families in Caddo! Do you know the parents of your Claude?

Re: World War I Soldiers from Bryan County

textech72 — 2013-06-13 12:06:08Z

Having common names like Smith and Jones is tough. I appreciate your help. I did find one young man by that name that died in College Station, Texas, but after further investigation found out it was another Claude Smith. I will keep digging.

Re: World War I Soldiers from Bryan County

OkieGran — 2013-06-13 10:50:21Z

There were actually several Claude Smiths in the area during that time. The one in Caddo/Durant that I have information about was the son of W. T. Smith, local merchant, and Louvina Smith. But I have his birth date as 1891.

World War I Soldiers from Bryan County

textech72 — 2013-06-12 14:44:45Z

I am looking for service records or a record of death for a Claude Henery Smith, born Jan 27,1897 in Durant, Bryan, Oklahoma and registered for the draft on June 5,1918 in the same town. Since that date, I can't find any records of him. If he died, I can't find when or where. I also can't find if he served in the military or not and may have died in battle. Any suggestions?

Re: Henry Penn Countryman..1994..Durant, Ok

americanfrk11 — 2013-05-21 22:24:09Z

My mother is Josie Countryman. She was also their daughter (you forgot her in your post as well as Sandra.) My mom and Anthony still live in my grandparent's house in Durant. My mom is on Facebook as well as most of the family. Just look any of them up.

Re: Matoy - Mary Abigial Folsom, James , Matoy

Affeld_Carol — 2013-04-19 20:41:56Z

IT is Choctow. The applied for Cherokeee but were told that hey could not hold two citizenship. William took intermirred choctaw citizenship. If I can help let me know. I do have their application somwhere, would have to lookfor it if you need it.

Re: Wretha Covington

mclemoregenealogy — 2013-04-03 22:49:18Z

She married Willard Hastings Covington and they had 3 children

I have been unable to find descendants but my research shows they had 3 children;
Willard Covington Jr 1925-1997
Margarette Lavada Covington1926 - ?? Dallas Tx
Betty Johnson Covington 1928 - 1989

I do not know who the dau married.hope that helps

Re: Marietta (Etta) Kendrick Dawson Knight / William Perry Dawson

OkieGran — 2013-02-23 03:55:31Z

There are many Dawsons listed in the Bokchito papers for 1904-1913 including Garfield, Sam, Claud, G. W., George, Hattie, ida, Joe, Joseph, and Walter. This is from Jan. 25, 1906- "Claud, Walter and Joe Dawson of Monroe, I. T. arrived in Bokchito last Thursday. they will probably stay here for some time." There were also some Dawsons in the Caddo area and there is a John Dawson on the 1861 Blue County Census. Not my family but if you email me I will send what I have in my files. maryemaurer@hotmail.com

Marietta (Etta) Kendrick Dawson Knight / William Perry Dawson

boxhouse1926 — 2013-02-22 06:01:27Z

Looking for more information on my Great Great Grandmother Marietta Kendrick (b. 1875 Mississippi / d. 1956 Bokchito OK), who married William Perry Dawson (1875-1903, I think), then Elkin Hydenfeld Knight in 1905.

Her sons were Roy (my great grandfather) and Lon Butler. She was in Bokchito by 1910, but I'm not sure exactly what year she arrived (she and boys were enumerated in 1900 in Red River Texas). I'm also not sure if William Perry Dawson died in Texas or Oklahoma; I suspect Texas.

I think William Perry's parents were John Wesley Dawson (also enumerated in Red River in 1900 and in Bryan county by 1910; Bokchito by 1920) and Euphemia Hill, but I'm looking for confirmation, and hopefully pictures.

Anybody else researching this line? I have lots of pictures of Etta and her grown sons but none of William Perry.

Re: McGarr's

tiffanyeuler — 2013-02-21 05:42:41Z

I do not know what last name she would have given the baby, whether hers or my grandfathers, but his name is Roy Weiser. He was in the Navy and was stationed in Durant when he met June. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Re: Frank M. Green, Thomas Andrew Walker

amber_oglesbee — 2012-12-28 08:41:01Z

i dont know if youre still looking for any info on your family but my great grandma was(she passed this year) elva joy walker. i am looking for history on my heritage....like what i come from. maybe we can help each other. you can contact me on fb if youd like.....amber nikkole oglesbee

Re: Luella Powell Allen

raneylinck — 2012-12-27 15:57:42Z

Hi Marion! Luella Powell Allen was my grandmother. She had 9 children: Carl, Lee, Don, Doyle, Faye, Guy, Mary Ann, Melvin, and Glenna Elaine. Glenna was my mother, and the youngest.

Re: powell

raneylinck — 2012-12-27 15:56:20Z

Hi Marion! Luella Powell Allen was my grandmother. She had 9 children: Carl, Lee, Don, Doyle, Faye, Guy, Mary Ann, Melvin, and Glenna Elaine. Glenna was my mother, and the youngest.

Re: need obit lookup

LisaBrooke7 — 2012-12-22 15:41:44Z

Thanks so much! I appreciate your help! Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year too.

Lisa Brooke

Re: need obit lookup

OkieGran — 2012-12-22 13:39:29Z

Oh, I wish I had seen this yesterday! I was just at the library and actually researching in 1934. I will go back next Thursday or Friday and will look it up for you then.

need obit lookup

LisaBrooke7 — 2012-12-21 18:30:15Z

Can someone look up an obituary for me? My great-grandfather Arthur Smith, committed suicide in early November, 1934 after killing his lover. I found the newspaper article about the murder-suicide, but I wondered whether there was an actual obituary for Arthur. It happened in Durant in early November, 1934.
Thanks and Happy Holidays,
Lisa Brooke

Re: Bryan County Families

OkieGran — 2012-12-15 12:04:53Z

You will be amazed by how much information is available! Plan to spend most of the day.

Re: Bryan County Families

fullsun2008 — 2012-12-14 12:28:08Z

I have not. Sounds like it's worth a trip though.

Re: Bryan County Families

OkieGran — 2012-12-13 23:29:43Z

Have you been to the Bryan County Genealogy Library in Calera?

Re: Bryan County Families

fullsun2008 — 2012-12-11 04:33:07Z

I'm very interested in the Fulsoms and Gardners

Re: Unknown OK POSEY ggf

lks_friday — 2012-12-01 17:43:25Z

Galveston Weekly News (Galveston, Galveston Co., TX), Thur., 25 May 1882, p. 4, c. 6

Weatherford

[Special Telegram to the News]

Weatherford, May 10 -- Deputy Sheriff Jos. Lindsay last night arrested J. C. Whitmore, upon information from the county attorney of Clay county that he was wanted for theft. Other facts, as learned, are as follows: some two months ago, T. J. Posey, a freighter of Weatherford, went to the Panhandle, and going through Clay county, lost one yoke of his team, the oxen returning some days after. Posey camped near Jacksboro with another freighter, who states that Whitmore came to the camp and represented that he had found Posey's oxen, and proposed to show him where they were, somewhere in Clay county. Posey prepared to go on horseback, but Whitmore insisted that he take a wagon and team, which he did start with, and that has been the lat so far as definitely learned of Posey. Whitmore says he left him at Henrietta, but it has been learned that Whitmore sold the oxen and in his pocket was found a pocketbook identified as belonging to Posey. Whitmore is twenty-three years old, of respectable parents, residents of the county. Posey was an honest, industrious man, and leaves a wife and three years.

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Galveston Weekly News (Galveston, Galveston Co., TX), Thur., 1 Jun 1882, p. 8, c. 7

Texas State Items - Clay [County]

Henrietta Shield: Last fall a Mr. Posey, of Parker county, passed through Henrietta, on his way to Mobeotie, with an ox team. While in camp near here one yoke of oxen ran off. Mr. Posey made arrangements with George Whitmore to hunt the cattle, and then went on to Mobeotie with the load. Posey returning this way, Whitmore reported the cattle found. But the fact was he had found the cattle, and on Mr. Posey's departure for Weatherford, drove them up and worked them most of the winter and in February sold them to Buck Dawson. Posey charged him with working his oxen all winter. This charge Whitmore denied, and proposed to come back here with Posey and find the cattle and clear up the report. Posey came to Jacksboro with his wagon and team and a load of freight, unloaded and camped two miles south of town, concluding to return to Weatherford. But Whitmore persuaded him to start with him for Henrietta the next day. They passed through Jacksboro together, since which nothing has been seen or heard of Posey. A few days ago Whitmore returned to Weatherford and was arrested. On his person was found Posey's pocket-book, and the supposition is that he killed Posey in the woods this side of Jacksboro and took the team off and sold it. Whitmore is a young man, of not more than twenty years. His people live in Parker county.

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Galveston Dailey News (Galveston, Galveston Co., TX), Sun., 28 May 1882, p. 1, c. 7

Weatherford

A Corpse Found

[Special Telegram to The News]

Weatherford, May 27 -- Information has been received here of the finding in a lonely spot, between Jacksboro and Henrietta, an abandoned wagon containing the dead body of a man supposed to be that of T. J. Posey, who, it is believed, has been murdered, the particulars of which were partially given to The News upon the arrest of Whitmore, who is now in jail. Several of Posey's friends have gone to view the body and wagon for the purpose of identification.

Noland cousins in Bennington

sunnyday9 — 2012-11-10 19:18:57Z

Im trying to locate a Glendell or Jimmy Noland!
We are cousins!

If any knows them or can get in touch please have them email me at lilybee2(@)gmail.com

Thanks Barb!

Felix Luther McKnight, Jr. and wife, Effie Simpson

alabamacrimsontide123 — 2012-11-06 20:15:36Z

Seeking the family of Felix Luther Simpson and wife, Effie Simpson McKnight, who had a granddaughter, Bettie Jane Simpson, living in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma. Felix Luther McKnight died in 1927 at Sherman, Grayson County, Ok, and was buried in Fairlawn Cem., Oklahoma City, OK. He lived in Okhaoma County from 1910 through 1920.

Re: Angeline Boydstun

peggyross17 — 2012-10-21 02:44:57Z

John Ridge grandfather of Angeline Boydstun had a brother named Hall Ridge. I am descended from John Ridge's sister Nancy who married James Dove, thru their daughter Tom Etta Dove/John Partin, thru their daughter, Alice Partin/Luther Edward Nunley, thru their daughter, Mabel Katherine Nunley/Clarence Leroy Ross to me. Nancy Ridge/James Dove and my ancestors stayed in Tennessee until my parents moved to Georgia. John Ridge was the son of Thomas Ridge and Elizabeth Belcher (Angeline's g-grandparents. In 1850 census for Marion County Tennessee, Thomas is living with his two sons. Elizabeth is deceased before 1 Jun 1849.

Peggy Ross

1900 Bokchito Bryan County OK Look Up Needed

sunnyday9 — 2012-10-20 05:51:20Z

Can someone please do a lookup on this census for me for all the Hollingsworths listed! Theres not that many..I want to look at the various spellings! I dont have access to this census! Specifically in Bokchito

Names of interest
L. OR Levi
Mary
Cora
Samuel
Nora
Thomas
Robert

This is one family..They should be grouped as a family on the census

Thanks so much! Barb!

Re: Minnie Cole

annecollins196 — 2012-09-20 16:09:15Z

Minnie Cole was the widow of Butler C. Cole. Her husband and infant daughter, Vergie, are buried in Pioneer Cemetery in Durant, Bryan County, Oklahoma.

THOMPSON, Leo d 1952

okie_marti — 2012-08-24 17:06:27Z

Oklahoman Archives
Oklahoma City, OK
January 6, 1952

Leo Thompson
DURANT-Services were in Du' rant. for Leo Thompson, 54, who had lived here his entire life.
..Thompson, a justice of the peace at the time of his death. was formerly associated with his father. the late Green Thompson, in operation of an automobile agency here,
He died Tuesday in a Durant hospital.
..He is survived by his son, Leo Thompson, 3236 NW 50, and two daughters, Mrs. Leon .L Webster, 3641 NW’ 36, and Mrs. Clifton Taylor. 730 SW 51, all of Oklahoma City; his mother, Mrs. Green Thompson, Durant, and a sister, Mrs. J. K. Keenan, Tulsa.

:: Not related to family, posted to help others::

Re: RINEHART/YOUNG

gebrownokda — 2012-08-05 21:21:51Z

Kathy,
I am hoping that you get this. I would love to learn a little bit from you. I am the great-grandson of G.L. and Mary Ann Burchfiel Rinehart and would like to learn more about them. I get lost when trying to figure G.L.'s lineage because it seems that he was born out of wedlock. Never mind trying to get through the Burchfiel line...ugh! With the spelling of the names so variable it is a nightmare! If you don't mind please get in touch with me sometime. gebrownokda@yahoo.com
G.L. Rinehart & Mary Ann Burchfiel > Mary Lucille (Polly) & Chester Brown > Gerald Eugene (Jerry) Brown & Carrol Ann Harrell > me... Thanks! Hope to hear from you!

Re: JONES

algillette57 — 2012-08-04 10:22:10Z

I am looking for any information on Reason or Zachariah Jones, or Zachariah's daughter, Lizzie Jones of Bryan and Choctaw Counties. Lizzie was my father's grandmother & along with her father, Zachariah and other family members, are original enrollees of the Choctaw Nation. I have found misc. information on Reason Jones. I know he is often listed as the same Reason Jones as the one in Cooke County, Texas. However, I believe my Reason Jones is not the same man. Reason's wife was Rhoda (maiden name unknown) and his children were: Ellis, Zachariah, Melissa, and Julius. Zack was my gg-grandfather, and his daughter, Lizzie was my great-grandmother. My grandmother Buna's aunts were: Amelia Britton, Mattie McKinney & Mittie (?) Jones, and her uncles were Bud (Ellis' nickname?) and John Jones. Zack had a brother and a son named Ellis. I hope to attach a picture of my great-grandparents, Lizzie & John F. Butler. If anyone has any information, please contact me at martingillette@yahoo.com Thank You, ALGillette

Re: Bookout - Starnes Search

jeremyferralez — 2012-07-22 17:27:08Z

James Edward Starnes and Maggie Bookout are my great-grandparents, and I have been trying to locate information on their lineage. Were you successful in finding any information?

Re: Starnes - Bookout

jeremyferralez — 2012-07-22 17:24:31Z

My grandfather was Willie Jewel Starnes who was born to James Edward Starnes and Maggie Bookout in 1911. Were you ever able to locate any information regarding their lineage? I have been trying unsuccessfully for years, but I would be willing to share any information that I do possess with you.

Re: Helen Joyce

pollarddawn — 2012-07-10 20:34:57Z

My grandmother is Zachary Taylor Diffey's daughter Helen Marie. He went by the name Jack and worked for the railroad. He and his wife Helen adopted the girls from Helen's brother after his wife died when they were babies. My grandmother is still alive and up until his death was still in touch with Bill, her cousin from her Diffey side. Jack and Helen divorced and her remarried a lady named Rose. Any questions I can ask my grandmother for you I will.

RATLIFF family in Bryan County Obiturary Look up

sder23 — 2012-07-09 16:43:18Z

I would appreciate any help in finding obituaries and death records for the Ratliff family that are buried in Mead Cemetery, Mead, Oklahoma. Thank you for any assistance.

Edwards

emmaby — 2012-07-05 04:18:44Z

Anyone related to the Edwards family in Bryan Co, OK? Specifically John Murphy Edwards. I found him, his wife, and their children living in Bryan Co in the 1940 census but do not know if the family is still in the area. Thanks.

Re: McGarr's

nancyladd — 2012-07-01 21:43:51Z

Thanks for the reply. Would the baby's last name have been McGarr or something else. I'll see if I can help you find anything if you let me know. The name of the guy that June married might help too. Thanks.

Re: McGarr's

tghslmr — 2012-07-01 18:58:27Z

You are right, June is the daughter of Tobe and Lena McGarr. My grandfather and her married on December 30, 1944 and divorced just a few months before her car accident. I am trying to find information on whether or not she had a child? Around the 1960s my grandmother and grandfather visited Tobe and Lena who told my grandfather that June had had a baby and sent the baby to live with family in California. She never told my grandfather about her pregnancy. About five years ago he received a letter from a man in California asking if he was his father. My grandfather gave him the family information and told him if he was he would like to be a part of his life. We have done extensive research trying to find out about this unknown child but cannot find any records or any information. If anyone can help with this, please send me a message, my email - tiffanyeuler@yahoo.com. Thanks

Re: SHANNON, TAYLOR, HARKINS

johnkoch65 — 2012-06-29 15:47:08Z

Eppson Bud Taylor and Lousina Jane Harkins were my maternal GGG grandparents. I was told that George Harkins (my GGGG grandfather)? was a Choctaw chief who was a signatory of the Rabbit Hill treaty. Do you have any information on the Taylor/Harkins?

John Koch
Seattle WA
206-605-8159

Re: Mattie Douglas Puntch

MichaelWeltz59 — 2012-06-21 19:25:58Z

Hi I was just browsing and ran into your message. The Puntch line is my great grandmothers line. She was Matilda Puntch. I believe Mattie Douglas married John William Malone. I have a letter written by Jessie Malone Rodgers that Mattie was choctaw. Lizzy Kitchen Puntch died about 1894/96 as well as Edwin Harvey Lee Puntch. Both had malaria. I believe they were in Silsbee Texas. The three children Mattie, Pearl and Richard were dropped off at an Indian School/Mission near Pikes Peak this is per Jessie Malone Rodgers. I hope we can look at each others line.
Thanks Linda Weltz

Shipman~Mintz

DS102 — 2012-06-06 05:58:36Z

Could Anyone look and see if there is a marriage record for Hardy Lloyd Shipman b June 26, 1891-3 Mary Ella Mintz b Aug 23, 1895 1911-1915 They lived in Bennington, Durant, Ok.
And Mary Ella Mintz (Shipman) Mother Martha Matilda Murray (( Thomas Mintz)) ((John Jones)) Mattie Jones had two Children with her First Husband Thomas Pinkney Mintz, Mary Ella Mintz and Jerry Mintz...
Second Husband John Jones She had 3 Children Robert, Bertha, Nina. If anyone has these family members in there tree please e-mail me Debbie Shipman dsshipman@aol.com

Eva Blake Smith, Missouri, Oklahoma

LisaBrooke7 — 2012-05-09 17:43:43Z

I need some info about my great-grandmother Eva Blake Smith:
b. April 1886 in MO, parents William and Mamie (1900 census).
m. Arthur J. Smith on 7 March 1912 in Durant, OK.
Arthur committed suicide in Nov. 1934.

I would like to know more about Eva's parents and if she remarried after Arthur's death.

Thanks!

Re: RINEHART/YOUNG

kathyrinehart1 — 2012-05-08 01:06:11Z

Thank you for taking pics of the Rineharts. Every one of them were our family. So appreciative, again, thank you.

Frank Milton Shelton (Durant)

CathyH909 — 2012-04-01 21:10:15Z

Hello,
I am looking for the obituary of Frank Milton Shelton died Aug. 15, 1967. According to SS in Durant. His father was Charles Shelton. I am trying to confirm they belong to my husbands Shelton's. He grow up and lived mainly in Odell (Marshall County).
Thank You,
Cathy
CathyH909@aol.com

Re: Haddock Research

robbinphillips41 — 2012-02-22 09:24:12Z

i dont know if linda will tell you? she wouldnt help me years ago. I dont know why? I Pray to God everyday that I can find my mother no one knows the whole in my heart of not knowing if she is alive or okay. I dont know if my dad was mean to her and she is afraid to find me.I wont tell my dad nothing. I love my mother. there was two girls one was my mama tammy lee williams and I think there was her sister named karen lee williams and a brother named Robert lee williams. I asked robert about 20 years ago to help me find my mama which is his sister and he told me that he dont know nothing. robert lives in gracemont oklahoma but he wouldnt help me. I feel sad, I am innocent here. if you can find my mama for me, I will love you forever!! God Bless you for at least trying to help me. I am 32 years old now. I was one year old when she left and divorced my dad. I havent seen her since.

Re: Haddock Research

lgray0327 — 2012-02-22 09:04:58Z

Cody,
I think maybe I can help you in your search. I was married to one of Bevely's brothers and I knew Linda. They had two daughters, the oldest one didn't belong to Bevely. Linda had her from a previous marriage and I can't recall her name just now. The other one was named Jackie. If you'll send your phone number to my personal email, I will call and see what I can do for you.

Linda
ishotjr02@aol.com

Re: Haddock Research

robbinphillips41 — 2012-02-22 07:24:39Z

i have been trying to find my mom for many years now. she divorced my dad when i was very small. please help me find her. mamas name was tammy lee williams her mom was linda haddock who was married to a beverly or something like that from oaks oklahoma. could you please help me find my mom. I dont know why no one can help me find her.I need her and want her in my life. do you know any family that can tell me something. thank you
cody don pike

ROSE, HUDSON, JACKSON

Donnie_Poe — 2012-02-15 04:03:06Z

I am researching these names in the Bryan County area, if anyone has overlapping trees.
Edward Lee Hudson (1885 - 1966) married to Lottie May (Rose) Hudson (her 2nd husband) (1884 - 1951)
Charley F (or T) Hudson (1858? - 1912) married to Melissa Jackson (1864? - ?)
George Finley Rose (1861 - 1935) married to Josie (Cox) Rose (1866 - 1947)

Re: Philadelphia Cemetery

Donnie_Poe — 2012-02-15 03:53:16Z

I found it - it was Gene Phillips:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=mr&MRid=46...

He was very helpful, although he doesn't live in Oklahoma.

Re: Philadelphia Cemetery

Donnie_Poe — 2012-02-15 03:51:33Z

I have been there, although I have not indexed it. I tried to take all the pics I could when I found some of my ancestors, as it was difficult to locate. Here are the Vails on findagrave.com in Philadelphia Cemetery: http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GSln=V...;
Message me if you are still looking & I'll see if I can look up the person who helped me with the Philadelphia records.

Re: RINEHART/YOUNG

Donnie_Poe — 2012-02-15 03:41:23Z

I know this is a really old thread, but hopefully this helps. I had a heck of a time finding the Philadelphia Cemetery for some ancestors of mine, so I snapped all the pics I could find:

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ri...;
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=68...

It looks like Edgar is in the Highland Cemetery:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ri...;