Craig - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Martins of Vinita Okla mid 1930's to 1953

casama — 22 Jun 2001 11:17:51 GMT

Just received pictures taken mid 1930's in Vinita Okla with the people indentified on the back
One is Mary Catherene Martin (she would be cousin) with infant dtr about 2 years old.
I do not know Mary Catherines married name.
Others in pictures are parents Laith and Myra Martin . Mary looks to be early 20's in picture. any help on this family would be appreciated

Wolf(e) marriage, cemetery request

deadfish88 — 24 Apr 2007 3:01:58 GMT

James Edward Wolfe (b. 1877) and wife Katherine Timberlake (b 1861) were married and set up an orphanage in Vinita in about 1888. Am looking for any information on James and Katherine including marriage records or other records.

James died in Vinita, Craig County, between 1910 and 1920 according to census reports. I am also looking for any evidence of a gravestone in Craig County that may fit this description. James was known to go by Edward as well.

Thanks so much!

Death records for Craig County?

CarterD1207 — 19 Dec 2007 12:29:28 GMT

I am looking for a relative who was a patient at Eastern Okla State Hospital. His name was Evan O. Shuler. He was there in April, 1930, when the census was taken. I don't know how long he had been there or even if he remained there. He was born in 1879 in Missouri, and was living in Broken Bow, Oklahoma in 1920. If he happened to die at that institution, would it be published anywhere? Thank you!

Diane Carter

MAURICE DAVID WRIGHT-1927

Frances_Muckelroy — 27 Jan 2008 3:17:26 GMT

I am searching for Maurice David Wright, born 2 Dec. 1927, Vinita, Craig Co., OK and died 1 Feb. 1973, probably in Belen New Mexico. His mother's name may have been Margaret. Do not know his father's name. He married first Loretta Ann May and had children. He married second Ola Nicholas and was the father of two sons born 1963 and 1964 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I would be very appreciative of any information.

Samuel T. Hunt and Amy Culley Hunt

ShirleyGreer991 — 4 Jan 2006 11:22:03 GMT

Samuel T. Hunt was in Vinita Ward 1 Craig Co, OK in the 1930 Census house 99 with wife Amy and daughter Eliza. Samuel was 71, he was born in Smith Co, TN in 1849 to Gersham Hunt and Maria Pugh. I believe he died in Vinita.
There were more of my Hunt's and Hales in OK.
I live in Nashville, TN so it is very hard to get info. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Shirley Hunt Greer

Welch Cemetery Directions needed

megsgeneo — 21 Aug 2008 11:46:35 GMT

According to the information on the Craig County website, Welch Cemetery is west of Welch. Can anyone tell me how to get there from Welch? What route is it located on? I will be coming in from the direction of Vinita.

Thanks
Meg

Charles Edward Hathaway, d. 1901, Vinita

bonniemcd1 — 21 Aug 2008 8:54:11 GMT

I have found information online that has Charles Edward Hathaway, b. 1821, Mass., was in Iowa for 1870 and 1880 census. He died 18 Sep 1901 in Vinita. I didn't find him in the 1900 Heritage Quest census. He was married first to Leonora or Leona and second to Margaret. Children may have included Frank, Carson, Levi, Freeman, Jerome, Clara, Erwin or Irvin, and Winnie. I would like to find a cemetery listing for Charles or any information about this family.

Obit Lookup Request

fountaam — 20 Aug 2008 5:54:42 GMT

Hi.

I'm hoping someone could find the obit of William Fugate who according to online trees died 6 Apr 1930 in , Craig, Oklahoma, USA. His first wife was Elizabeth Laffoon.

There are some conflicting trees, and so I'm hoping that if there is an obit that it could confirm or rule him out at the paper.

:)
Ann

Probably Vinata Cemetery...1893

wunderrd147 — 12 Jul 2008 3:30:36 GMT

My G-Greatma said she buried G-PA in Vinata in 1893. His name was DOC BROWN. His home was in Welch before he got sick.
Any ideas on how to search for him ???
Thank you, Robert

Fairview Cemetery Lookup

katielynR — 14 Aug 2004 1:33:35 GMT

I would like to find someone who could go to Fairview Cemetery to take a tombstone picture of Jerome "Bailey" Rogers who died 23 Sept 1966.

Thank you,
Kathy
slvrfx@flash.net

Obit Request Please, Hurst 1934

sharolyn — 27 Jun 2008 7:01:03 GMT

Is there anyone available to do an obit lookup for me for:
James Buchanan Hurst. He died in Vinita Sept 16, 1934. Thanks for any assistance.

Sharolyn
RAOGK Jasper Co. MO

Marriage Look-up Please

ronnies74 — 31 May 2004 2:28:43 GMT

Looking for the marriage of Thomas R. Sorrell/s and Cella ( could be Priscilla ) Holcomb/e around 1902 Craig Co OK. My " Thanks " in advance. Glenda

Need help with the Hunt family please

vegasgrl24 — 2 Jun 2008 2:03:22 GMT

I'm looking for info on George Hunt. Born in Dec 1870 he married Ella Wingfield in 1890. Their marriage is listed in the Cherokee Nation Marriages book and Indian Chieftain newspaper. We've always been told that the Hunts were Native American, we're just having problems proving it. ANY help that anyone can offer me would be greatly appreciated.

Sam
vegasgrl24@aol.com

Obit Request - Thomas Woolman 1937

johnb1959 — 28 Dec 2007 5:02:21 GMT

Looking for an obit or some info on the family of Thomas Woolman, born 1856, died June 26, 1937 in Vinita, Craig Co., OK. Said to have married 3 times, father of 17 children. Oldest son Jesse Alvin Woolman born 1879, died after 1930, also lived in Vinita.

Sawmill, near Vinita, Oklahoma

ET41EP — 25 Jan 2008 10:37:06 GMT

This information is mostly family legend. Would anyone know of any way to verify any of it? I am not sure just where the sawmill would be located on today's maps, Craig County, Delaware County, or Ottawa County. Near is relative term.

My g-g-grandparents, William Preston TEETER and Sarah Ann RODMAN moved from Keokuk County, Iowa to Oklahoma, 1866-1869. They settled on Spavinaw Creek, near Vinita and established the first sawmill in that part of the country. The mill was operated by water power and sawed lumber for people settling in that part of the country.

Don't know if this fact would help? William Preston TEETER was possibly 1/4 to 1/2 Cherokee, but I have been unable to locate him on any of the Rolls.....not really surprising as his ancestor had "gone white"....and likely was never on any of the Rolls. This seems to be common when the individual, especially female, lives in the "white" community.

William Preston TEETER provided the lumber to build a church in the community and built the benches for it. His children attended school in the building, which was called the Lindsey School.

Both William and Sarah Ann had died by 1876, and Sarah Ann's father, Hugh Hurst RODMAN, ran the sawmill for a few years. By 1880 Hugh Hurst and the youngest child (his namesake) were back in Missouri (where Hugh has been living). My great-grandparents, (Lindsey Houston McDORMAN & Mary Adeline TEETER), brought two other youngsters to Texas with them before 1880.

Would love to exchange information with anyone interested in these individuals.

Ellen Counts Tolbert
El Paso, Texas

Carselowry Cemetery

mahlonezzz — 25 Jun 2001 4:10:08 GMT

I need to verify that there is a cemtery in Craig County called Carselwory Cemetery.

Also I need to verify the burial in that cemetery or two men:

John WOASLEY served in Co A 87 IN Inf in the Civil War

William WHITEDAY died 14 jan 1922 served as Private in Co A 15 KS Cav in the Civil War.

Thanks for any help you may be able to provide!

Ernest Linwood Buffington

Jane Boggess — 23 Jun 2001 3:50:17 GMT

Obituary, from the Vinita, OK DAILY JOURNAL:

Ernest Linwood Buffington, 96-yr-old former Vinita resident, died Sunday at his home in Tulsa.

He was born Nov 30, 1878, in Indian Territory, and lived in the Vinita area until moving to Tulsa in 1940. He was a member of the AME Methodist Church of Tulsa.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs Myrtle Buffington, of the home at 220 E. Zion Pl, Tulsa, four sons, Albert Buffington and Gus Buffington, both of the home, Herman Buffington, Vinita, and Ernest Buffington, Everett, WA; one daughter, Mrs Jewel Wickliff, Vinita, one niece, Mrs Zona Mansfield, Washington, DC and a host of other relatives.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Thursday in Jack's Memory Chapel, Tulsa. Interment will be in Crownhill Cemetery, Tulsa.

Phelps-Inglis Family of Welch and Cardin Oklahoma

s_gabel — 3 Oct 2005 5:59:39 GMT

I am currently researching the family of William PHELPS and Mamie INGLIS.

Mamie INGLIS was born June 1877 in Missouri to William M. INGLIS and Missouri A. RALSON. She married William PHELPS (unknown date and place) and they had a son, William Washington PHELPS, born Dec 1897 in Indian Territory. A second son, Elmer, was born May 1998, also in Indian Territory. Children, Alta, John, Claude and Clara followed, all born in Oklahoma. I believe the family lived first in Welch, Craig County but moved to Narcissa Township in Ottawa County by 1910 (1910 Fed Census). They were in Cardin by 1930 (1930 Fed Census). Daughter Eula was born c 1912, with son Everett c 1914 and Paul c 1919.

Alta married a VAUGHN and Clara married a HOUSER.

Mamie died in February 1937 and is buried in the William's cemetery in Welch, Craig County, Oklahoma.

Hope someone can help with this family. I do have limited information about Mamie Inglis' birth family and will share gladly.

Dan Williams

lea — 1 Aug 2002 8:56:25 GMT

I am looking for information on a Dan williams that lived in around welch, okla. 1934 he was brother to our grandfather Albert segel williams they had brother named Ellsworth who lived some where in western ks. these williams brothers were suppose to be from Ili. Dan williams was said to have had several children I have only one name [Lon Williams}not sure if Lon was nickname or not can any one help thanks loads Lea;

Mary Catherine Martin 1930's Vinita Okla

casama — 22 Jun 2001 11:17:51 GMT

Recently a first cousin of my Dad's sent pictures taken Vinita Okla sometime mid 30's to 1940.
Persons identified in pictures were Mary Catherine Martin (married name unknown) with her Father Laith Martin and wife Myra.
also in pictures was an infant girl about 1 year old identified as Mary Catherines daughter.
any information on Mary Catherine or her daughter would be appreciated Thanks Sarrah Martin Amos

Obit Request: Vera Lewis dec. Feb 1967

GaryLewis751 — 18 Dec 2007 5:22:54 GMT

Vera was wife of Grant Lewis who died in Guthrie OK in Oct 1970. Would like to have obituary and any other info about family. Children were Vivian, Dorothy, Marjorie, Joyce and Roy (or Ray). Where was she buried and was Grant buried with her?

Morris Stinger Cemetery

bcmilligan1 — 13 Dec 2007 12:36:30 GMT

Does anyone have knowledge or access to the old Morris-Stinger Cemetery in Craig Co.?

Thank you,
Brian Milligan

1910 Census lookup

twpatie — 3 Apr 2007 5:16:19 GMT

I'm looking for a A. J. Shamblin possible in Bluejacket, Craig, Co. Ok. I found his name on the 1909-1910, Craig Co Voters list. Could someon look on the 1919 census, Please?

Obit look up

vegasgrl24 — 1 Dec 2007 8:58:55 GMT

Anyone that has info on George Hunt born in 1876 died in approx 1912 in Vinita was married to Ella Wingfield

vegasgrl24@aol.com

Hunts in Craig County

vegasgrl24 — 1 Dec 2007 7:00:57 GMT

I'm looking for pretty much ANY info on George and Ella Hunt who were living in Vinta from 1890-at least 1920. Ella later remarried but stayed in the area. We believe that George died around 1912. I do have the 1910 and 1920 censuses as well as the marriage certificate for them. We know that they were Native American but are getting conflicting info as to whether it was George, or Ella or both. Any light that could be shed would be GREATLY appreciated. vegasgrl24@aol.com

SEEKING RELATIVES OF PLEASANT AND EULA BURROW CUMIFORD

workinranch — 15 Jun 2006 4:25:44 GMT

Hi
I would really like to get in contact with anyone knowing of this family. Grandchildren, etc.
Eula was my great Aunt, sister to my grandmother Jennie Mae Burrow Stellmon b. Benton co , Ark. in 1883.
Would like to know where Pleasant and Eula got married, if anyone has a certificate or pictures they could share. I have her death certificate, gravestone info, and maybe children.??
Was sopposed to have had a daughter before she married Pleasant named "Hannah"??
Also any info. concerning her 3rd. husband needed.
Thank you for your time
Karen in Id.

Families in Ottawa Co., Fairland, Ok.

palongrhodes — 29 Nov 2007 2:26:47 GMT

I have access to a book written about the families that
lived in Fairland, Ok. from I. T. to 1989. If anyone
is interested, send me your family name & I'll see if they
are listed in it. I'd be happy to send the info to you, via email.
my email is> phyllisrhodes2@hotmail.com

Vinita Newspaper Lookup

palongrhodes — 29 Nov 2007 2:11:05 GMT

Is there anyone doing research and would look up
births listed in November,(16th.) 1945? I was born in
the Vinita Hospital, but we lived in Delaware Co.,
I'll be happy to pay for the copy. Thank You
Phyllis Ann Long
Daughter of Ray A. Long and Jessie L. Long
phyllisrhodes2@hotmail.com

Bussey, Lawrence-Employee of Grand River Dam 1944-1945

LARRYB158 — 25 Nov 2007 11:02:15 GMT

I am seeking any and all information concerning one Lawrence Bussey. He resided in the Tulsa/Vinita area during 1944-1945 and was employed at the Grand River Dam in some type of engineering capacity. He was/is married with children. That is all of the information I have.

Margaret Ann 'Wyley' Hannegan 29Jun1845 to Jun1918

Asabbott — 6 Nov 2007 8:23:27 GMT

Sorry, hit the wrong button. The rest of the information

Margaret Ann Wyely, D/O William Wyley and Mary Jane Dolley born 29Jun1845 in Upper Canada. Married William Daniel Hannegan 01Jul1864 in New Oregon, Howard, Iowa.

In 1870 she migrated with husband and 3 children into the Kansas plains, settling in Painterhood, Elk, KS.

Husband died in 1878 of pneumonia. Maggie,left with 5 children between ages of 12 yrs and 2 yrs of age struggled for a number of years but lost the homestead shortly after the OK land run in 1893.

Her son, Wm.Daniel brought her into Oklahoma to live with him in Eddy, Grant, OK. But much to the horror of the communtity, Maggie had been damaged by all the sorrow and she spent her time wandering the county-side looking for her husband. The doctor removed her to an asylum in around Oklahoma City. Through the assistence of the Oddfellow lodge, Daniel located where she had been taken, but was unable visit her. When he finally was finacialy capable of making the trip he was told she had been dead for three years, and had been put in a potters field.

The family has been looking for Maggie ever since. Now I am the only one left and I live in Canada, too far away to do the searching alone.

Is there anyone out there that could help me check the records of Eastern State Hospital to see if Maggie did, indeed, spend her last days in Vinita? I am willing to cover any costs involved.

I am looking for her actual death date, and where her body might be, or any other pertinent info. The family would have liked to have placed her body beside her husband, but I would just like to put a marker on her grave. Something to show that she had once lived and been loved. Thank you for any help that can be suppled. I apologize for the length of my message.

Margaret Ann 'Wyley' Hannegan b 29 Jun1845-dJun1918

Asabbott — 6 Nov 2007 7:40:22 GMT

I am searching for Margaret Ann Hannegan, commonly called 'Maggie' who is known to have died while in residence of a State Mental Hospital in 1918. It was believed that she was in Griffen State Hospital, but when we applied for records, we were advised that they couldn't locate her records. It was suggested that perhaps her body had been donated to the attached Research Hospital since her body had not been claimed. I was horrifed, but resigned that Maggie was lost to her family. My grandfather, Daniel Hannegan, a devout Catholic Irishman, was so angry at the way his mother had been treated, he withdrew his entire family from the church and spent the rest of his days trying to locate his Mother's body.
Recently I found reference to Eastern State Hospital in Vinita, OK. telling that in 1913 when the hospital opened 300 patients were transferred from Griffen State Hospital in Norman to Eastern State, with an additional 300 patients being transferred in the following year if 1914.

Frances Elsey, Long lost school friend

ConnieWinterton — 5 Mar 2007 9:40:02 GMT

Frances and her family lived in Imperial Beach, CA. in the years approximately between 1952-1954. She was attending Southwest Jr. High School, when her family returned to Vinita, Ok. We were very good friends in school. We lost contact somehow, but I have thought of her throughout the years. I know for sure that she had one brother, but I can't remember if there were other children in the family. If anyone knows this name or anything about this family I would love to find out about them. I don't even know if they stayed in Vinita, but from what I remember that was originally there home. Any help would be really appreciated. Thanks, Connie (Ramos) Winterton

Records of Craig Co OK and other counties Online

EddeneThompson — 28 Aug 2007 4:54:21 GMT

Hello... The records of the OKLAHOMA DISTRICT COURT RECORDS of most of the counties of Oklahoma are now ONLINE and searchable. The address is:
www.odcr.com

Craig county early marriage records are on here; there are marriages from seemingly ALL years. Tulsa county is 'not' one of the counties available at this site; also Adair county and probably a few more. On the right side of the page is a list of the counties available and how often they are updated. This is a NEW source that is WONDERFUL!!

Check it out!!

Eddene Hightower Thompson

Info African American families

chellebelle_mn — 19 Dec 2006 10:27:56 GMT

My great grandmother was raised in Old Vinita Oklahoma. Also may have lived in Welch. My great grandmother was a Pollie Vann, she wsa born in Georgia. He daughter was Lizzie Vann who married a John Macer. Can anyone give me any information regarding the freedmen settlements after the Cherokees freed thier slaves. Also, I would like to travel to that area next year and was wondering for tips on doing searches if I can be there for a day or so.

Any help will be appreciated.

Oklahoma District Court Records Online

EddeneThompson — 22 Aug 2007 1:58:58 GMT

Hello, If you follow the link within this note, you will get to a webpage where you can search for marriage, divorce and probate records online for Oklahoma counties. I am not sure about all of the counties, but CRAIG county has marriages, divorces, etc. dating from circa statehood to the current time seems like.

ODCR= Oklahoma District Court Records
http://www.odcr.com/

You can search by surname for all counties, simply enter the surname, Smith* (whatever the name is plus the asterisk). You can search for all of a surname for a particular county. Be sure to enter the surname first, comma and then the first name.

Hope you all enjoy these new benefits online and collect lots of marriage records that we normally would have to go to the court houses to get.

Sincerely, Eddene Hightower Thompson

Afro-Amer. Landrum/Hardrick

bflyv — 17 Mar 2002 4:37:43 GMT

Searching for information about Landrum/Hardrick Freedmen of the Cherokee Nation whose descendents settled in Craig County; particularly at Vinita.

Also interested in these surnames:
Pea
Austin
Baldridge
Bowles
Buffington
Brown
Johnson
Jones
Lane
Martin
Musrat
Nave
Nelson
Ratcliff
Starr
Thomas
Towers
Tucker
Vann
Walker
Ward
Whitmire
Pee
Ratliff
Boles
Any information or leads would be greatly appreciated.

Jemima Poorbear d.1905 IT

Obits101 — 25 Jul 2007 11:56:10 GMT

...from The Oklahoman Newspaper archives in Oklahoma City, OK, dated:

The Daily Oklahoman
02-12-1905
Page 3/18

DIED AGED 110 YEARS

Special to The Oklahoman.

Vinita, I.T., Feb.11 - Jemima Poorbear, colored, is dead
at her home in Fort Gibson, I.T. She was 110 years old
and has lived in three centuries. She came from Tennessee
to Indian Territory with the Cherokees and has lived
around Fort Gibson for many years.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

L. P. AERY

Oscar Houchin — 29 Jun 2003 9:27:27 GMT

L. P. AERY was supposed to have had medical problems, and died in Vinita, Ok. His family was from Stigler, Ok.

My grand father was one of several (As many as seven?) sons of L. P. Aery. His name was Silas Edward Aery. Carl AERY and Tom Ary were his sons. There was a daughter who married a
McGuire (I think).

I talked to Ted McGuire in 1985 before he died, he was
eighty at the time.

C. L. AERY
CLA_POP@Hotmail.com

Thanks!!!

Vinita County Jail record in 1930

rayandsue169 — 14 Jul 2007 6:44:46 GMT

I am searching for county jail record in 1930 for a Virgil Thomas. He is a prisoner in 1930 there, but want more information why he is in jail, Virgil was born in MO. He must have been disowned pretty much by his family as no ever spoke of him . I found him in census records with the family and am curious. The census of him in jail states that he is married. Can anyone find out a jail record from 1930 for me? I would greatly appreciate this. Thanks in advance.
Susan

Walkers

GreatAmerica — 23 Jul 2006 7:53:26 GMT

Is there anyone on here connected to the family of :
George W. Walker son of Thigh Carter Walker ?

They lived in just outside Welch, Oklahoma in the late 1800's and early 1900's. My family and I visited the old Walker home, just down from the Walker Cemetery a few years ago and we made contact with a granddaughter of G.W. Walker. I have lost my information on how to contact her and would very much like to reach her again. She had so much history on the family and I have some questions I would like to ask.

Mary Jane Davis was one of George W. Walkers wives . Their picture is in the Craig County book.

I know this line of Walkers was connected to Jonathan Meigs, John Ross, the Vanns etc., but I just don't remember all of them. If anyone knows of this line of Walkers please contact me.

Thanks,
Rebecca

Landrum, Cherry

Valyncia Thompson — 13 Aug 2006 2:23:56 GMT

Hello,my name is Valyncia and I am the 4-great granddaughter of Cherry and Lone Landrum. I am researching out Indian Heritage and also found their role numbers listed as Cherokee Freedmen. Would love to hear from you! I'm looking for Cherry and Lones parent's as well. My great grandmother, Liona is the granddaughter of Cherry and Lone-whom they raised.

Oscar MCKINZIE

raysea — 24 Jan 2002 11:30:50 GMT

Oscar McKinzie b. 8/10/1904, died 9/26/99 in Blujacket, according to SS Index. I need to know if he was the son of an Oscar MCKINZIE & Elizabeth "Bettie" MOSER MCKINZIE, who lived in Geary, OK ca. 1927.

Any help or obit lookups would be much appreciated.

WEAVER VINSON, Cora Ellen - Obit

weather321 — 29 May 2007 4:20:54 GMT

From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 05-26-2007 at www.mailtribune.com

On Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. a memorial service will be held for Cora Ellen Vinson at Perl Siskiyou Funeral Home, 2100 Siskiyou Boulevard, Medford. A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 26th, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Ellen was born June 7, 1929 in Big Cabin, Okla., the first daughter, born to James R. and Goldie T. Weaver, and died on May 23, 2007 at her home in Barnett Woods Retirement Community. During the early days of the second World War, the family moved to Oregon, and Ellen has lived primarily in Oregon since that time.

On Valentine's Day, 1947, Ellen married Eldon A. Vinson, in Columbus, Kans. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a party at Barnett Woods Retirement Community on Valentine's Day, 2007.

Ellen worked at Tomlin-Webber Lumber Company, retiring as the Secretary-Treasurer of the company after 30 years of service. After retirement she and Eldon made many fun-filled trips in their motorhome, wintering in Casa Grande, Ariz. She loved their trips to the casinos enroute to their winter home, and those of us who loved her can still hear her infectious laugh each time she cried "JACKPOT!"

Surviving are her husband, Eldon A. Vinson of Medford; a son, Shannon Eldon Vinson of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two grandsons, Sean E. Vinson of Eagle Point and Jonathan P. Vinson of Los Angeles, Calif.; sisters, Marge Wingert and Anne W. Bateman of Medford, Millie Patterson of Redding, Calif.; and one brother, Gary Weaver of Medford. Her parents and two brothers, Leonard and Clarence, preceded her in death. In addition, she is survived by three great-grandchildren, Eric, Raymond and Cherre-Ellen Vinson of Eagle Point, Ore.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial contributions be made in her name to the Rogue Valley Dialysis Patient Trust Fund, 2868 Creekside Circle, Medford, OR 97504.

Published in the Mail Tribune on 5/26/2007.

Jennie Merchant Young and Nehemeah Gates

CLMonroe — 8 Jul 2001 4:09:16 GMT

I am looking for a divorce and marriage record for my great grandmother.

Jennie MERCHANT married Clifford YOUNG in TX
they lived in Vinita, OK (Craig county) at the birth of their second son John Merchant Young on Jan 23, 1892

Before 1896, Jennie left Clifford and married
Nehemeah GATES - the birth of their first son Joseph B. Gates on Aug 23, 1896 in Wagoner, OK (Wagoner County)

I know records weren't always kept, but I'm hoping to find exact (or as close as possible) for dates of Jennie's divorce and remarriage. Family history suggests that Clifford may have been a sheriff in Oklahoma.

Any help appriciated.

Sarah Ann Chadwick Harris, Dekalb Co., AL

Verenice — 22 Jun 2001 3:26:46 GMT

I have been told that my g-g-grandmother Sarah Ann Chadwick Harris died in Vinita, OK (Craig Co. OK) on June 2, 1933, possible in a hospital or nursing home. Her husband was Walker Glyn Harris, but I don't think he made in to OK. The family left Dekalb Co., AL in the late 1890's, I believe. Some settled in Arkansas and some in Oklahoma. At one time they may have lived in Spiro, OK. I would love to make contact with any of her descendents. A few years ago I corresponded with one of her grandsons, Foyil Harris, but he died shortly after that. My g-g-grandmother's children were Mary Virginia (Jenny, my g-grandmother, married a Hawkins), William E., Martha M.,(married a Lowery), Parley Frimon, Harvey Walker Edward Marvin, Martin Luther, Dora Ann, Thomas Byson, Scott Alexander and Raymond Jackson.

Floyd C. Richards

perrylg_1 — 28 Mar 2007 2:32:04 GMT

Does anyone have any info. on his family near the Bluejacket-Vinita area. I know he is the son of Thomas Henry and Lulu E. Richards and other info. My mother gave me a picture and said it was Jimmy...her 2nd cousin, but that's all I know. Any help would be appreciated.

Payne, Perry, Squirrel, White, Brown in White Oak

noblehorse_0423 — 4 Jan 2007 7:13:52 GMT

My father was Earnest R. PAYNE - who grew up in White Oak.

Looking for information on PAYNE'S ancestors -

Mother Ida PERRY WHITE,
her father Samuel PERRY, his father and mother George and Cynthia PERRY
her mother Eliza SQUIRREL BROWN, her father and mother Daniel and Daisy/Lizzie SQUIRREL

Father Samuel L. PAYNE

Thanks for your assistance!

Doug Noblehorse

Marriage License

growingit — 20 Aug 2006 4:47:47 GMT

look up cemetery

peggie — 8 Oct 2006 1:26:30 GMT

look up for a wayne driskell or last name might be driskell. he die some where in the late 1990

Craig County obituary help

lheadley58 — 18 Dec 2006 12:58:05 GMT

I am hoping to find an obituary for Flora Gretchen RENARD. She died Dec. 24, 1960 in or around Vinita, Oklahoma.

Any help would be greatly appreicated.

Leona

Obit Lookup Willie Williams

cavalyn1 — 16 Jan 2007 4:32:30 GMT

I need an obit lookup:
Willie Williams DOB: 3/06/1891 DOD: 11/1982
Bluejacket, Craig, Ok

Thanks

marriage records?

billie_eacret — 13 Mar 2007 6:32:13 GMT

where can i write to get a copy of a marriage record for Craig County for the following persons;

Walker, N P
Falls, Mertel A
Marriage License / Filed on 06/14/1903
Craig County, Oklahoma
Case #MLI-0B-00111

thank you in advance for any assistance...

Lanoine Michael Farrell

dcrawley07 — 3 Mar 2007 3:33:45 GMT

Born in Illinois in 1908, the son of Kate and Michael Farrell, I can only find him in the 1910 and 1930 census. Both times, he was living in Craig Co, Oklahoma. I know nothing else about him, like when he died or whom he married. Any help on Lamoine would be greatly appreciated. In 1930, he was 22 y/o and working as a farm laborer. Thanks, Donna Crawley

Bluejacket --Jarvis or Towner"s

Kay Towner — 3 Feb 2002 8:02:10 GMT

I am looking for my husbands grandmother. Her name as we know it is Minnie Mae (nee) Jones. SHe married Hiram Towner in Missouri and lived in Huboltd, Kansas as of 1910 census.. Family lore is that she divorced Hiram and married a man namd Jarvis and is buried in Bluejacket. There is no proof that she remarried. Her birthdate would be about 1875, she died as far as we know about 1923. I am wondering if any one knows of her or her family?
Thanks
Kay Towner

Eastern Oklahoma State Hospital

Glenda_Sorrells — 29 Dec 2006 2:23:08 GMT

I saw somewhere that a book was written about the Eastern Oklahoma State Hospital in Craig Co, Oklahoma. Does anyone know the name of this book? Any help will be greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance: Glenda from http://www.Myblueangel.net/

Benjamin F. Cates

Kelly — 20 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Benjamin F. Cates.
Benjamin Franklin Cates b. 2-8-1859 in MO
m.11-11-1885 in Barry Co. MO
d. abt. 1941
wife Eliza Jane Brown b. 1-15-1856 in MO
1920 Oklahoma census in Craig Co. has
Cates Benj. F.
Eliza
Fred s
Roy s
Edith d
Elmer s
Orpha May d
Francis s
Thank You. -Kelly

Grandmothers' birth place and family

Thomas Stahl — 30 Nov 2006 12:33:03 GMT

My Grandmother was born in indian territory what is now craig county in August of 1891. Her name was Cora B. Stroud Her Fathers name was William Duval Stroud. I know it was around the Vanita, White oak, Afton area. I remember her talking of her and her Father taking their buckboard wagon into these towns for supplies. I also remember telling of going to school for a short while with indian children and learning their corn dance. Please help if you can I live in Ohio. Grandmother passed away in 1984.I believe her Grandfather came from Arkansas his name was Robert Stroud. She also mentioned her Father was a representitive from the territory? Sorry, I was only 16 when she passed away. Thank You

wylie vinita 1900

docnpat2 — 29 Nov 2006 2:26:16 GMT

Researching Wylie's in Vinita in 1900. I have the census, but would like more information. Possibly a minister or law official. Thanks!

Thomas Bolton

patton_brown — 11 Nov 2006 2:45:06 GMT

I am looking for the possible grave site of Thomas Bolton, possibly dying at Eastern State Hospital in Vinita. I only know possible death would be after 1936. Does anyone know where patients of that facility would have been buried if there was no family? Any information will be appreciated

Sammetinger's of Craig Co.

JSFINLEY — 23 Jul 2001 2:33:46 GMT

I am looking for information on the Ermest Roll and Anna Mae Sammetinger Roll family. They lived in the Vinita area, from 1920's. I would apprieciate any information.
Thank-you
Sue Finley

missing two NUNNALLY sisters born 1880-1900 in TX

Kathye_Upham — 29 Oct 2006 3:03:14 GMT

MYSICKA GOLDMAN, Peggy - Obit

weather321 — 25 Oct 2006 6:39:09 GMT

From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 10-25-2006 at www.mailtribune.com

Peggy Goldman, 79, passed away quietly at her Ashland home on Saturday, October 21, 2006. She slipped away peacefully surrounded by the love and prayers of her daughter and son and their spouses.

Mrs. Goldman was born January 24, 1927 in Vinita, Okla., to Czechoslovakian immigrant farmers Charles and Antonia Mysicka. On November 24, 1957, Peggy married Alex Goldman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peggy and Alex raised their two children in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mrs. Goldman loved to nurture creativity in others. She gave countless hours volunteering as an art teacher in an extra-curricular arts program that she co-created at Warner Ave. Elementary School in west Los Angeles. In 2002, Peggy moved to Ashland to be closer to her family and was a generous supporter of the Suzee Grilley Dance Ensemble and the DanceSpace.

Mrs. Goldman is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzee and Paul Grilley of Ashland; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Judy Goldman of Alamo, Calif. and their two children, Samantha and Jacob. She was preceded in death by her husband. Future interment of her ashes will be at Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland.

Louis Campbell

Dani — 10 Jan 2006 11:15:02 GMT

Does anyone know of a Louis Campbell who lived in or near Vinita around 1945 ?

cemetery look up please

peggie — 9 Oct 2006 11:09:44 GMT

looking for a wayne driskill or spell driskell buried in baldwin cemetery or a obits in craig co

Downing

Walsie Aday — 10 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

The Downing's [Jack, Callie, Ralph, Carrie, William, Joana] lived in the Vinita, Okla. area and their mother Ruth Downing Allen died in 1923 and is buried in Vinita.

Any information on this family will be appreciated and I will exchange.

Two lines of Craigs or one

Frances R. Draper — 18 Oct 2006 4:31:53 GMT

My grandfather was Daniel Webster Craig and my grandmother was Rose Donehay. I have a line of Craigs that begin with Thomas Craig, b 1725 in Northern Ireland, William Craig b 1785 in Freehold Monmouth Co., NJ.His wife was Sarah Sheves.William Craig and Mary Ann Hess. Andrew Jackson Craig and Catherine Harr and Anna M. Carbaugh.George Washington Craig and Mary Myrtle Shirk.My Great Grandfather Isaac Craig and Matilda Diamond.
If you can help, thank you so much.

.

State Hospital

James Gillespie — 10 Oct 2006 12:07:54 GMT

Jon,
I tried to get some info from another state hospital in New York and they just did not have much to share. Seem like the inmates are lost soles, no grave markers, no information, no help. The only reason I knew she was there she showed up on the county census.The state hospital in New York dumped the records also some years back.

State Mental Hospital

James Gillespie — 8 Oct 2006 6:56:31 GMT

Does any one know what funeral home's were in business that might have taken care of the deceased in 1935 from the State Mental Hospital in Vinita?
Thanks,
Jim Gillespie
Fresno County California US Genweb Volunteer

driskell

peggie — 7 Oct 2006 9:11:44 GMT

looking for a wayne driskell buried in craig co or a obits of his died. he die in the 1990 i think late some where around 1997

McFADDEN, JAMES, SAMUEL, SHERMAN, ENOCH, ELMER - Craig Co 1910-30

haynes_ks — 24 Sep 2006 2:00:55 GMT

Need info on the McFADDEN bros, JAMES 48 single, b MO, and SAMUEL 52 single, b OH with uncle SHERMAN McFADDEN 52 single, b OH ( 1920 census ). Would like to know where this SHERMAN may be buried.

1910 census --lists JAMES 40 single, b MO with bro SAMUEL 43 single, b OH and mother SARAH A 69 widowed, b OH, also companion, CARDELIA GILMAN / GILMORE 27 divorced, b KS and MINNIE GILMAN 4 b OK.

Also, I am interested in knowing how ENOCH S McFADDEN 42 b OH, wife PARLEE 29 b KY, son ELMER 9 b MO and mother EMILY 83 widowed, b PA (census 1910 ) may be connected to the above McFADDENS of Craig Co OK, and where this EMILY McFADDEN may be buried.

Any info on the above McFADDENs would be appreciated, thanks.

Samuel Craig Descendents

Spanning the Centuries With The Craig Family — 5 Sep 2006 3:04:40 GMT

Over 5 thousand Craig relatives, and over 9 hundred pictures in this 507 page book. 20 years in the making. Cost of hard back book is $75.00 plus $6.00 for mailing. The most complete book Craig with data, stories and history.

Bellinger

OgburnWill — 19 Aug 2006 6:39:49 GMT

William Henry Bellinger died August 11, 1952 in Vinita, Oklahoma. He was 101 years old. His wife was Rosetta Gumberts Bellinger, who surely must have died earlier.

I am hoping that someone as old as he would have generated a useful obituary, and in general any information about him would be helpful. I know that he was not buried in Vinita, but was buried in Hugo where his daughter Mamie Hoeppel lived.

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

-Will Ogburn

Gunfight in White Oak!!

mlbesson — 6 Aug 2006 1:18:25 GMT

In the 1930 census one
Louis Besson Age: 24 Estimated birth year: abt 1906 Relation to head-of-house: Hired Man for a D E Leforce:
According to Family hitory Lewis was killed in a gunfight at a Rodeo in White Oak. Ok.
Any info on Lewis???

Also looking for information on
Minnie Besson
1930 census Okla. State Hospital, Vinita, Okla. Minnie is still listed as a patient
Home in 1930: Township 5, Craig, OklahomaName: Minnie Besson Age: 23 Estimated birth year: abt 1907 Birthplace: Oklahoma Relation to head-of-house: Patient Race: Indian
Did Minni4e Die here???

Andrews and Martin in Fairview Cemetery

S. J. Reynolds — 19 Jul 2006 7:52:41 GMT

Paul R. Andrews born Jan 25, 1915 at Millerton, McCurtain Co. Okla. Married Martha Kathleen Maartin about 1935, dau of Lewis T. Martin and ______? Paul died Feb 18, 1967 At Texaarkana, Miller Co. Aarkansas. His parents were Pete Andrews and Katie Mills of McCurtain Co. Okla. He was buried Feb 20, 1967 at Fairview Cemetery in Vinita, Okla.

Maaartha Kathleen Maartin Andrews born June 23, 1915 at Bennington, Bryan Co. Okla. She died March 24, 1973 at Idabel, McCurtian Co. Okla. Buried at Fairview Cemetery March 28, 1973, Vinita, Craig Co. Okla.

Looking for anyone related to this family or anyone who might have known them. Have lots of family histoy to share and I would love to have some pictures of them. I am assuming they were buried at Vinita because they had family there even though they seemed to have lived most of their life around Valliant and the Idabel Oklahoma area.

Willing Workers Club

twpatie — 12 Jul 2006 5:42:09 GMT

Does any one know about "The Wiling Workers Club". I found an article about it in my Mom's things. Just wondering what it was.

Look up for marriage

Angela Roach — 28 Jun 2006 3:50:31 GMT

Would someone be kind and look up and see if theys amarriage between a Ina / Selina Ladd Widow b 1888 England to a James M Beaver born abt 1884 Texas not sure if he was a widower of Divirced before marring Ina Thank you for your help

Living Descendants of Hiram McCrary and Nannie Hildebrand

charlesray148 — 27 Jun 2006 9:55:54 GMT

Hello, I am interested in tracing the family tree of Hiram and Nannie, and need the help of their living descendants to do so. Hiram and Nannie are my g-g-g uncle and aunt. Thanks if you can help. Charles Ray

look up in cemetery please

peggie — 6 Jun 2006 8:28:36 GMT

will someone look up to see if there is a louis d decker buried in craig co. i dont know when he die i think after 1935 but not for sure. i have be told there was a lain cemetery in craig but not for sure. and realy dont know if that the cemetery or not co.

Goodson Family

mzclassic — 22 Jun 2006 10:12:57 GMT

I am looking for info on any Goodson's who were in Vinita, Craig County. James David Goodson, Ralph and Alfred Goodson, Willard Goodson. Any info please?
Thanks,
Donna Goodson Cayton

VINA E. TAYLOR SIDERS

Marilyn Ross — 15 Jun 2006 2:56:32 GMT

Searching for information on Vina Taylor Siders who passed away in November of 1970 in Vinita, Craig Co., Oklahoma. One of her daughters, Mildred Siders Clark, Mrs. Charles Clark resided in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1964. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Marilyn Siders Ross
kelci@inebraska.com

RELATIVES OF PLEASANT AND EULA BURROW CUMIFORD

workinranch — 15 Jun 2006 4:25:23 GMT

HEDGER Family

J_Bradford — 14 Jun 2006 12:43:57 GMT

Who are the parents of W. B. HEDGER age 46 b IL who appears in the 1900 Census, Vinita Twp. Listed with him is Mary HEDGER (stepmother) age 35 b MO & Fred HEDGER (stepbro) age 15 b KS & James HEDGER (stepbro) age 10 b ARK. My gf Jesse James HEDGER b 1890 KS m Bessie B. SHAW of Chelsea, Rogers, OK. One of their sons mentioned that Jesse had a bro nm Fred & his mother was Mary PEYTON b MO. My quest to locate my gf's fam has been very frustrating indeed. Any help greatly appreciated. Jan

Family History of Joseph Franklin Thompson

Charles Boettcher — 1 Jun 2006 3:45:21 GMT

I am looking for any information that may be available about my Grandfather, Joseph Franklin Thompson, Born in Arkansas in September, 1887, Died in Wagoner, OK in 1977.
He lived in Vinita for quite some time.

Walls Family

Sherry Long — 19 May 2006 7:50:09 GMT

I am looking for a Walls Family that possibly lived in Okee, OK. Craig County, OK.

around the 1890s.

Thanks
Sherry Long

1996 Obituary Help

lheadley58 — 24 May 2006 1:02:20 GMT

I am hoping to find an obit for Kenneth D. Wishon, who died July 25, 1996 in or around Vinita, Oklahoma.

Any help would be greatly appreciated,

Leona (Ethridge) Headley

Quackenbush, Hurley F. and Mary

ACARGO — 7 Feb 2006 11:01:52 GMT

Seeking information on Quackenbush, Hurley F. and his wife, Mary (?? Mammie). He and Mary Farnell, Fernell, (daughter of Frank Fernell and Thersa Pettiti )had children. They used to live on North Bell St. in Vinita Oklahoma. If Mary is alive she would be between 90 and 100 years old. (Today is Feb. 7, 2006). I am looking for information on the descendents of these two people. Thanks. By the way, the Quakenbush phone has been disconnected just within the past two years. Thanks...

Cemetery Look ups

PaulGentry70 — 1 Dec 2006 6:13:42 GMT

Try this out for Craig county...http://www.findagrave.com/

Hopkins Obit - 1980

SViehweg — 16 Jun 2006 5:59:16 GMT

Aloha! Seeking copy of an obituary for a Kenneth "Kenny" Hopkins who died of self-conflicted gunshot wound in June of 1980 in Pryor OK. His family resided in Vinita and Adair OK.

Mahalo!
S. Viehweg
www.viehweg.org

Cemetery lookup...Please

John Farrell — 26 Apr 2006 10:02:04 GMT

Looking for the location of "Martins Cemetery" which is supposed to be in Craig county.....not to be confused with Martin Cem. in Nowata county. Please post or email me directions or map coordinates or somthing.
Thanks and blessings to whoever helps.
John
jwfarrellok@aol.com

Wm Lemons-Ada Stidham

st361 — 27 Sep 2005 3:49:19 GMT

I am trying to find ANY information on Wm. A. Lemons born 1891 MO and died after 1930, who married Ada L. Stidham about 1814. She was born Aug 1889 in Laclede Co, MO. On the 1920 Craig Co, OK census they have one child, Jewel M. age 6. On the 1930 Craig Co, OK census I find Bill Lemons, widowed, with son James born about 1920/21. I would love to find more information on this Great Aunt and Uncle and if either of their children survived. Thank you.

Name of book: Eastern State Hospital

Glenda_Sorrells — 3 Oct 2006 3:38:02 GMT

Can anyone tell me the name of the book that was wrote about the Oklahoma Eastern State Hospital? Thank You: Glenda

James S.P. Hudson 20 Feb 1860 - 10 Oct 1908

Pam Wagoner — 3 Apr 2006 8:44:03 GMT

October 21, 1908, THE SAINTS' HERALD, pg. 1031: HUDSON - James S. P., was born February.20, 1860, at Hudson, Oklahoma; was baptized May 5, 1908, at. Fairland, Oklahoma, by J. T. Riley, and confirmed by W. B. Gillen and J. T. Riley. Bro. Hudson was in poor health when baptized, and died October 10. Funeral sermon by J. T. Riley at Saints' church. Interment in Fairland Cemetery.

Not my family

Cooper,Pyle

phiggs1 — 13 Apr 2006 12:47:28 GMT

Charles William Cooper
Birth Aug 24-1881
Death ???
Marr???
Parents
George Cooper
Birth Abt 1855 ??? Kentucky
Died ????? Coffeyville,Montgomery Co. Kansas
Bridget O'flynn
Birth Abt 1885 ???
Death Befor 1920 not in the 1920 census Coffeyville,Montgomery Co. Kansas
Spouse
Sabra Katherine Pyle
Birth Oct 17-1890 Benton Co. Arkansas
Death Nov 13-1970 Portland,Multnomah Co. Oregon
Burial Forest Lawn Memorial Park Gresham,Oregon
#1 child
Georgia Neaoma Cooper
Birth Aug 1 1908 Welch,Craig Co.,Oklahoma at home
mailing address was Cheatopa Kansas.
Thanks Patty

Family of Geo. Delbert Jennings

PaulGentry70 — 1 Dec 2006 6:13:42 GMT

Tina at jperdman@charter.net is searching for relatives of her grandfather George Delbert Jennings who died in Vinita in April of 1940.

Lone and Cherry(Cherokeery)Landrum

Rj3tj_1 — 31 Mar 2006 2:22:32 GMT

Hello,
My name is Tammy Jones. I am the great great grandaughter of Lone and Cherry Landrum. My grandmother Frances Carter Logan was their grandaughter. She was the daughter of Maymie Washington who was Lone and Cherry's 10th child. She was born in Pecan Creek Indian Territory which is now Checotah, Oklahoma. She died in 1996 at age 104. She was the last child of the two.
I am putting a family tree together for my aunt for her 60th birthday. I would appreciate any info I can gather. Thank you. Tammy Jones

Crawford family in Ruby & Vinita

RKren — 23 Feb 2006 4:41:34 GMT

Looking for parents and siblings for Joseph L. Crawford, who was in Ruby/Vinita, Oklahoma in 1897. Need help with this brick wall! Thanks Rhonda.

George Delbert Jennings

tina erdmann — 5 Apr 2006 4:57:06 GMT

Can anyone help me with an obit for my grandfather, George Delbert Jennings?(1901-1940). According to his death certificate he died April 19,1940 in Vinita, Ok. His birthplace was McCurtain, Ok. I am especially interested to see if any of his children are named in the article. According to the funeral home listing he had 3 sons and 3 daughters.
Thank you for the help.

Cemetery Look Up MCGAUGH and Connection to TILEY

Karl_Pound — 28 Mar 2006 4:29:40 GMT

I was wondering if anybody sees a John A McGAUGH on a cemetery record for Craig County. He was living in what is presently Craig County in 1900 . I have information I have been unable to verify stating he died June 18, 1907. He was born in 1824. For that matter if there are any other McGaugh's buried in Craig County around that time frame I'd be curious to know (although I wouldn't expect to see any).

Also I'd be curious if anybody has any information on William TILEY (b. Dec 1870) and Ollie TILEY. John A McGAUGH (above) shows up as a servant for them in 1900, John's not living near any family best I can tell and not living where he lived most of his life. So I was trying to figure out why a 74 year old would be a servant for the TILEY's - I'm guessing there's some type of connection to them; but don't know what it is.

Picture of Tombstoe

BillMagnus21 — 13 Oct 2006 8:43:32 GMT

Seeking someone to take a photo of the tombstone for John Elbert Underwood. He was born abt. 1866 and died Oct.21,1941. He is buried in the Vinita Cemetery. I would greatly appreciate anything that could be done. Thanks,

Bill Magnus
bjmag1212@yahoo.com

Vinita Coal Mines 1929

Dave Avery — 7 Nov 2004 3:23:03 GMT

Looking for information on Coal Mines in Vinita in 1929.Need name of owners.