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Re: Searching for 1964 obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-10-22 19:46:52Z

Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Searching for 1964 obituary

Obits101 — 2009-10-22 01:42:05Z

Looking for a 1932 Obituary for Tahlequah, OK

knort4 — 2009-10-21 21:48:08Z

10-21-2009

If there is any local source available that might have an obituary notice for a MR. BRYANT B. COCKRUM (born March 1840 in Texas) who died March 6, 1932 in Tahlequah, I would appreciate the assistance of anyone who can get a copy of this obit for me. What is the name of the newspaper there and are there back issues on microfilm for this time period? Thank you. K. NORTHINGTON, Genealogical Researcher, keith345@hotmail.com.

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Re: Charles R CANFIELD death article 1964

Obits101 — 2009-10-06 21:01:06Z

The Daily Oklahoman
04-01-1964
p.18

Geologist Dies In Tulsa Office

TULSA (UPI) -

Charles R. Canfield, regional geologist
for Pan American Petroleum Corp., died
of an apparent heart attack Tuesday in
his office in the Pan American Building.
Canfield was 57.

Canfield had served as regional geologist
here since 1960 when he moved from
Oklahoma City where he had been division
geologist for the central division.

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The Daily Oklahoma
Sunday
03-20-1960
p.6B

Pan Am Shifts Geology Staff

....

He succeeds Charles R. Canfield, who has been
named to the newly-created position of regional
geologist at Tulsa general office. His sphere
of activity now covers company's operations in
North America.

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01-12-1945
p.12

Stanolind Oil Shifts Units

...
Stanolind has re-established its North Texas district
with offices at Wichita Falls; Charles R. Canfield,
geologist, and G.G. Gallighan, landman, are in charge
of the new office.

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...apparently the CANFIELD's were very active in the
OKC social circles. The Mrs. was very active in the
Rotary Club and hosted many social gatherings.

Hope the obit helps you out. I am sure there would be
a much larger obit listed in the Tulsa World paper.
Cookson is a small Lake Tenkiller community and if he
lived there during this time, there would be an obit
listed for sure. However, the papers there are and
most likely were printed once a week.

May I suggest that you contact one of the Tulsa RAOGK
volunteers for a more detailed obit at:

http://www.raogk.org/oklahoma3.htm

Keith Northington has always been a wonderful contact
for me. However all of them enjoy assisting others.

Good Luck,

Smiley
☺☺☻☺☺
RAOGK Volunteer

Searching for 1964 obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-09-25 21:51:53Z

Would appreciate the obituary of Charles Canfield who d. mar. 31, 1964 at Cookson, OK. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: Cookson, Ok

Tree_Digger — 2009-09-25 20:08:38Z

Hello,

The best way to find something/place is to google it, or go directly to wikipedia and you will find your answer. Cookson is in Cherokee County.

Rene'
board administrator

Cookson, Ok

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-09-25 19:27:38Z

Am trying to locate Cookson, Ok. That is where a Charles Canfield was to have d. mar 31, 1964. Any assistance with him would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Dorothy

Safronia, Saphonia, Safona

kemmi59 — 2009-09-19 21:31:52Z

Looking for indian cherokee relative. my great grandmother she would be. Came from Ok and lived in Tx. Her maiden name I think is Wright, or something like that. She married a John Mason, again I dont know what year. All very early 1900. Dr Mason was a chiropractor, city councilman, and did the city duties. He was also of Irist decent....

Re: Francis Latty Latta nee Scott

tnbrack1 — 2009-09-17 13:22:57Z

Hi Cathy, I was looking around ancestry.com and came across your posting on your search for info on Francis Scott. I am sorry to say I know nothing of her but the Benjamin Brackett you speak of is my husbands family. I would love to have a copy of the statement you have. I have been working on the my husbands family for a while now and that would be a good addition to the rest of what I have. I will keep my eyes open and if I find anything about her I will let you know. Thank you so much. Kathy B

Re: searching young girl m. preacher

parmanm — 2009-09-02 08:24:50Z

I know this is an old post but I am looking for Thornton Young family. I am related to Belle Young, Thornton was killed by bushwackers along with his son William Henry during the civil war. Belle had a sister named Courtney who married a Yarborough. They all seemed to be around Booneville Arkansas. Belle is living with the Cauthrons on the 1870 census so I know her mother is possible deceased by then

Silvester Bryant and Rebecca Marie Hart

staceyAlder — 2009-09-02 06:50:55Z

I am looking for the obituaries and/or anyone who is researching this couple. They would be my gg-grandparents.

Silvester Bryant b.23 May 1846 in Missouri d.2 Apr 1925 in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. He is buried in Greenleaf Cemetery.

Rebecca Marie Hart (Bryant) b.Mar 1852 in Missouri d.1935 in Cherokee County, Oklahoma. I don't have a month and day for her death.

Thank you to anyone who can help!!

North Ray Cemetery

HoytLangley — 2009-08-31 02:35:38Z

111 Gravestones have been posted to the Oklahoma Gravestone Project. Hopefully with more Volunteers we can get more photos of other Cherokee County cemeteries posted.

Thank you,
Brandy

J. Edward Harper DeWitt, born and died 1908

okcowgirl52 — 2009-08-29 22:09:25Z

Where would I go or contact concerning a child's birth and death in Cherokee County. Would they be in Tahlequah? Or does someone in the area do lookups?

I would appreciate any help, thank you
Linda DeWitt Hughey

Re: Dalton Elliott Cross Obit -5 Dec 2003 -Tahlequah

gharrisii — 2009-08-29 20:33:46Z

D:5 Dec 2003 ,in Tahlequah, Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sorry I omited the city.

Dalton Elliott Cross Obit -5 Dec 2003

gharrisii — 2009-08-29 20:30:10Z

Dalton Elliott Cross
B:1916 in Seattle, King, Washington
D:5 Dec 2003 ,in Cherokee, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sansing Help Needed

secfiddle — 2009-08-13 11:57:03Z

Columbus J Sansing and his wife Mary Matilda Kendrick Sansing were last known to be living with their Daughter Lula Miller and her husband Morris Miller. This was according to the 1920 Census. CJ was about 74 years old at the time and Mary was only a few years younger. I can't find a 1930 census report on either of them so it's a good bet they passed away between 1920 and 1930 in Peggs, Oklahoma. I need to know if and when they passed away and where the interment was/is. Any information you have on Morris and Lula Miller, or Birtie and Jessie Sanders (Birtie is the other daughter of CJ and Mary in Peggs in 1910) would also be helpful. Thanks for any help.

Re: obits where can I find

deidrestevens181 — 2009-08-05 01:06:59Z

I have a Sarah Estella Stevens in my tree, She married Joseph P. Hayes Dec 22, 1897 on indian territory

Re: Wise/Gassaway/Hill Surnames

deidrestevens181 — 2009-08-05 01:01:06Z

My husbands gr3 grm was Jennie Hill her father was David J Hill, his was William Thomas Hill

Re: Trying to find information on my GG Mary Louisana Dutton (Brown)

PESWIFT — 2008-11-03 06:42:52Z

Hi

Haven't heard from you in a while?

Pat Swift

Re: Riley Keys headstone pictures

Ray_Pollmann — 2008-08-25 01:46:40Z

I saw a very old post that stated you may have headstone photos of the Riley Keys Jr. is my 3 ggg uncle.

Depsey W. Perkins 1876-1938, looking for family information

sharolyn — 2009-02-04 19:02:15Z

Looking any descendants of Dempsey W. Perkins in and around Tahlequah. I do not need vital records; just looking for grandchildren and/or great grandchildren to compare family history.

John F. McCarter, Tahlequah, looking for information

sharolyn — 2009-01-30 15:07:26Z

John F. McCarter born 1888 in MO, lived in Tahlequah OK 1930; wife Nettie and daughters Vera and Mary. Hope someone can help with death/burial.

Re: Fort Gibson Res.

JerriChasteen — 2009-03-22 17:24:20Z

Reservations DO exist-- but not around Ft Gibson.

You'll find more information as to the location of the Coushattas Reservation at http://www.texasindians.com/albam.htm

good luck--

jc

Re: Fort Gibson Res.

sophie1958 — 2009-03-22 04:46:30Z

I found what I was looking for, after I posted this for help.-- Reservation's did exist, And some still do. Ask the Coushattas. I found decindants of my family and friends there.

Re: Fort Gibson Res.

sophie1958 — 2009-03-22 04:32:05Z

No matter what some one ses, someone in this mixing pot of ethnic groups, will be agitated or not happy with what was said. It is so hard now to just talk to people. They look for fault in every word,and move you make. The Cherokee family I know, are not like that. They taught me understanding, and forgivness. I don't judge by a persons posible mis-stated words. but what they do to others and for others. none of us walk on water, till we do, mistakes are made. and we must not critisize or minamize each other. We are all in this world trying to make it the best we can. what makes us unhappy, may not affect some one els the same. Try to help and be kind. love the life we have with each other. Amen

Elizabeth Eliza Coulter

lizpak — 2009-07-14 19:17:38Z

The story in my family goes that Elizabeth Eliza Coulter was half Cherokee.

Elizabeth Eliza Coulter (2nd from left)
Born: 16 Nov 1861 in Appanoose, Iowa, USA
Died: 4 Aug 1929 in Helena, Alfalfa, Oklahoma, USA (age 68)

The town she spent most of her life had Cherokee at the seat. And my aunt and older cousins remember going to reservations. But alas, no proof that she ever was.

A Native American friend of mine says that often Natives would hide and change their status to white.

Besides the Dawes Roll and Baker Roll, are there other places I can look?

Email: liz.pak@gmail.com

Re: Moore/Hulbert, Ok

denmoo31 — 2008-12-18 19:52:05Z

Sarah is my neighbor, Tommy is a childhood friend. He works for the cherokee county sheriffs office.My name is Dennis Moore, we never found out if we are related or not. You can reach me at denmoo31@yahoo.com

Re: Fort Gibson Res.

cherokeelady2008 — 2009-03-20 02:59:16Z

Isn' it amazing how people can insult without realizing it? Some terms used by people just cut right through me. Such as "sqaw" and "chief". Especially when I am asked "what God do you pray to?" And I am not real fond of "Indian" or "Native American" (which just means you were born in this country) we are "FIRST NATIONS PEOPLE". But hey, thanks for being so patient with the ignorance and continuing to help. I guess we should all be used to it anyway.
Cherokee Lady in Arkansas

Re: relatives

deidrestevens181 — 2009-08-05 00:41:52Z

Try the Dawes Rolls

Re: Turners

mncraig1 — 2008-09-10 19:33:53Z

page 138 of the CHRONICLES OF OKLAHOMA, Chapter Titled RESTORATION OF THE WORCESTER CEMETERY,OLD PARK HILL

Berry Turner, the grandfather of Mrs. Homer Gilliland of
Welling, is buried here in an unmarked grave.

Mrs Homer Gilliland is Anna Turner daughter of William Turner

My gggrandmother was Louisa Turner Seybold

Marty Craig

Re: Judy Calloway of the Cane Brake Tribe of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Tribe in North Carolina

scottmargo — 2008-10-08 17:48:15Z

Hi my name is Margo Scott (Peachie) my mothers name was Amelia Atkins Scott she was the daughter of Lina Ellens. Her mother was grandmother Rose. I have picture of grandmother Rose with Lina.

I am hoping to have a family reunion some time in 2010.

I have been in contact with Gloria and Vickie. Please contact me through my email scottmargo@mac.com

Re: Judy Calloway of the Cane Brake Tribe of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Tribe in North Carolina

scottmargo — 2008-10-08 17:43:58Z

Re: Peggs Cyclone May 2, 1920

shellhowl70 — 2009-01-19 19:11:22Z

The Watkins boys that died in the tornado at Peggs were Benjamin Floyd and Julius. Benjamin was born June 3, 1909, he was a twin to James Lloyd. James Lloyd died in 1910. Julius was born July 19, 1911. They were my great grandpas brothers. The family story is that GGreat grandma Lillie Catherine had one by the hand and carried the other, as the wind knocked her down and took them away. She was running for shelter. My dad is Mike Watkins and we live in Tahlequah, OK. THis is the family story that was passed down. I have the dates in my genealogy papers.

request for death date for Virginia (Freeman) Donovan

jdenny309 — 2009-06-27 22:16:28Z

Might anyone have access to a date of death for Virginia Donovan? If so, might you also locate an obituary? She was living in Lawton, Comanche County, OK, in 1934. Other Donovans of interest are Dorsett and Richard Donovan.

Many thanks for any information!

Jane D.

Re: Lost City Cemetery-PLEASE HELP!!

RaymondCummins576 — 2008-11-30 03:58:23Z

Barney Mitchell the princpal of Lost City Schools is burried in the I.O.O.F. CEMETERY IN Hulbert,OKLAHOMA. BUT NOT IN LOST CITY CEMETERY. I know this because he was my uncle and Iwas one of his pallbears.

Carl Barnes

bmarquis124 — 2009-04-28 03:08:37Z

I beleive he is half-cherokee and is from either Muskogee, Ft. Gibson, or Talequah, Oklahoma. Not positive about the spelling so it could be Karl Barns. If he is still living, he should be around 70 - 80 years old. Does anyone have information about this person?

looking for descendants of Robert Graham

jbrice6 — 2008-09-08 19:38:56Z

I am looking for descendants of Robert Graham and his son Sydney who owned the lumber yard in Tahlequah, OK. Robert was the oldest brother of my grandfather Rev. James Franklin Graham. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

The Clark Family of Tahlequah, Ok.

kaylasklothes_1 — 2009-07-30 23:57:30Z

I am looking for any information on my grandmother-
Donnie Clark. She was born 1896-1900 in Tahlequah, Ok. Her father's
name was E.D. Clark. I have no knowledge of her mother's
name.

Thank you for any help

Re: J M Wren & Harriet Mills

gingermccall — 2009-07-14 19:15:52Z

Marriage License
J M Wren & Harriet Mills
Filed on 01/13/1924
Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Source: Oklahoma District Court Records
Cherokee County Court Clerk
Tahlequah, OK
Case #MLI-06-00226

Re: John Wilder & Medy Mills

gingermccall — 2009-07-14 19:11:43Z

Marriage License
John Wilder & Medy Mills
Filed on 11/15/1917
Cherokee County, Oklahoma

Source: Oklahoma District Court Records
Cherokee County Court Clerk
Tahlequah, OK
Case #MLI-04-00207

Re: 1930 census - Harriet Mills - Wren & Woodrow Mills

gingermccall — 2009-07-14 19:06:56Z

1930 Population Census, Oklahoma, Cherokee County, Grandview Twp, ED 7, SD 11-6, Sheet 8A, Lines 37-38, Dwelling 137, Family 148, Household of Harriett Wren, National Archives micropublication T626, roll 1897, Heritage Quest Online page 60.

-Harriett is listed with the surname of Wren and widowed.
-Her son, Woodrow, age 17, is also listed.
NOTE: The 1920 census showed his name to be Woodrow Wilson Mills.
-The youngest girl does not appear. Her name in 1920 appears to be Ruball (?) E. Mills.
-John Miller is probably John Wilder. He & his family are listed two houses away on lines 14-20.

Re: 1910 Census Look Up

plcribbs — 2008-10-16 19:20:09Z

I am just starting my research project. My grandmother was Rosa Reeves and grandfather James W. Reeves. Richard Poplin was my grandmothers half brother. I also saw them in the 1910 census. I have pictures of Uncle Richard, Aunt Omi, Aunt Lee and my grandmother. If you are interested in contacting me, please do so.

Re: Raymond BRANSON

royandcharis — 2008-11-11 08:50:25Z

Too which son are you refering dying in the 50's? Raymond (my grandfather) died march 23 1979 in Redding califonia. He had 12 children by his wife Minnie (Betty) Aleane Spears. There names:
Raydean
Larry
Gary
Paul
Paulette
Barbera Susan
Shefton
Jeff
Janice
Sonia
Beverly
Kevin

All are living except Paulette,Kevin and barbera.

He had 7 children by another woman who he was not married too, those children are:
Roland
Craig
Lawana
Brenden
Gavin
Lanaya
Craig and Lanaya are deceased as is a child who only lived a year (ronald I think his name was)

If you have found out anything else on Marion I would love to know and if you have any questions please ask!

Re: Indian Federal Adoption Laws

k1etachu — 2009-06-23 14:08:10Z

If a child's Parents or grandparents were enrolled members of a federally recognized tribe it is possible for them and adoptive parents (if under 18); to obtain any and all information with in his/her adoption records pertaining to their Indian Ancestry.

If the adopted child meets the enrollment criteria for a federally recognized tribe (every tribe has different policy and blood quantum Requirements); then under ICWA law it is required that the adoptive parents be provided any and all necessary information to respect and honor that childs right to be enrolled with there tribe.

Or upon turning 18, even sealed adoptions are required to provide all indian information if the adopted child were to request it.

additionally, by law that child is also supposed to recieve legal assistance to obtain adoption information and/or membership that pertains to His/her Tribe(s).

You could contact the BIA office in Phoenix Region. Sometimes, in the past they have held Phoenix documents in Riverside,CA. However they have there own Agency in AZ.

They may not be able to provide you with what you are looking for right away, however, with patience and sometimes much needed persistence they can point you in the right direction or provide contacts of individuals and/or Indian Legal Services to help aid you in obtaining your documents/information.

If you know what tribe you are then you could contact that tribes administrative offices preferably the enrollment department or Cultural/Historical Preservation Program director or what ever department those types of things are in for that tribe. Many tribes have made efforts to document family trees, however the majority of Documentation is Oral History.

Good Luck! Hope you are able to find what it is you are looking for.

Whiteside/Fisher

kerryblu — 2009-06-09 18:54:36Z

Adaline Whiteside, full-blood Cherokee, was probably born in Jefferson County, Illinois about 1848. The name "Whiteside" was a nickname given her family; not their true last name. Her family originally crossed on the 'Trail of Tears' and ended up in Oklahoma. Supposedly, her father was a Chief or Headman. Adaline met George A. Fisher, Native American, in Oklahoma. They left tribal land in Oklohama and married; probably in Missouri. We located a marriage license dated 1864, Jefferson County, Missouri. Adaline and George then sharecropped for a while around Sedalia, MO. Eventually, Adaline and George moved to Franklin County, Illinois and started a family. Twins William T. and Sarah, (Sarah died at birth), were born in 1869, and George W. was born in 1871. Circa 1880, Adaline died in Illinois and George moved the boys to Bell City, Missouri. He left them with relatives and departed for parts unknown, only to reappear occasionally. He worked as a horse trader and served in a Confederate Indian regiment during the Civil War.

We have found no records on either Adaline or George. Family in Missouri received land allottment information from Tahlequah in the 1950's; however, they were uninterested and discarded the letter. Any help would be appreciated. I believe the key lies in finding Adaline's true last name.

REEDER Sr., Joel Bruce - Obit

HGrisso — 2009-01-15 22:12:05Z

From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 01-15-2009 at www.mailtribune.com

Photo included

Joel Bruce Reeder, Sr., 80, died on Jan. 12, 2009, at his home in Medford. Joel, the fourth of eight children, born to Harmon S. Reeder and Ruth Smets Reeder, was born in Tahlequah, Okla., on July 18, 1928.

After graduating from Central High School in Tahlequah, Joel attended Northeastern State University for three semesters where he played on the basketball team. His enlistment in the United States Air Force in September 1948 changed his life. While in OCS in San Antonio, Texas, Joel met Mary Arnold, a vivacious nurse from Baltimore, Maryland. Joel and Mary were married in Tokyo, Japan in March 1952, while both were serving in the Korean Conflict. Joel eventually attained the rank of Captain and piloted a B-29 with the 307 Bomb Wing, including six months in combat flying out of Okinawa, Japan. After his honorable discharge in 1954, Joel attended the University of Oregon and obtained his Bachelor of Law degree. Joel acted as the City Attorney for the City of Medford from October 1958 until June 1962. He was in the private practice of law from 1962 until his retirement in 2003. In 2008, he celebrated 50 years of membership in the Oregon State Bar and was awarded the Order of the Emerald by the University of Oregon School of Law.

During his life, Joel was active in many civic organizations, including the St. Mary's School Board and the Sacred Heart Parish Administrative Council. Joel and Mary were instrumental in the creation of and served on the Board of the Medford American Little League.

Joel was preceded in death by Mary, his wife of 44 years; his parents; and two older brothers, Harmon and Tom. He is survived by his 11 children and their spouses, Bruce and Sharon V. Reeder, Seattle, Wash; Mary Gorman, Loveland, Ohio, Sheryl Reeder, Vancouver, Wash., Carmelita and Paul Shinn, Oklahoma City, Okla., Loretta Owens, Madeira Beach, Fla., David and Terri Reeder, Naches, Wash., James and Katie Reeder, Indian Trail, N.C., Kathleen and Carl Moesche, Gresham, Ore., Patrick Reeder, Medford, Ore., Karla and Sheyn Brezniak, Hanover, Pa., and Sharon Reeder, Gresham, Ore.; 20 grandchildren; two great-grandsons; his companion, Carol Lynch; and his bridge partner since Mary died, Sandy Sherman.

The family invites you to wear vibrant clothes and come celebrate Joel's life at a funeral Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on January 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. At Joel's request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Re: Tahlequah Newspaper 1908????

claytonmoyer1 — 2009-06-29 11:57:36Z

I'm looking for the parents of Sam E Moyers. He's on the 1910 and 1900 census. He was married to Tahlequah and born in 1874. Can you give any information that would confirm CJ and JD are the parents of Sam E.? Did you have any luck with the Tahlequah newspapers?

Anything you can tell me is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

Clay

Request 1964 obituary

DorothySwanson18 — 2009-01-26 04:03:51Z

Would appreciate the obituary of Charles Canfield who d. Mar 31, 1964 aat Cookson, Ok. Thank you so very much. Dorothy

Re: The Ballard Family

rightonbrother — 2009-02-04 11:07:37Z

My Great Grandfather was George Fox. He was a Cherokee from East Texas and married a white cowgirl. He took on the last name Ballard. He moved his family away and eventually made their way to Southern California.

Anyone out there know this part of my family?

Re: Rosie Turner

vickie807 — 2008-08-17 03:22:44Z

I dont know what info you need but you should go to Nowata County.
At Nowata Memorial Cemetery
Rosa Dean B:10March,1862 D:1828Feb,1954
Claude (Red) Dean B:29July,1896 D:3April,1967
Cemetery has alot of Dean & Turners

Can go to www.usgenweb.con Nowata County there are pics there by LLoydine (Triplett)