I own a small weekly newspaper in Pryor and have lived here my entire life. I only recently stumbled upon Rootsweb and have been fascinated with what I've found and the wonderful people I've met.

A kind woman in Jamestown, New York helped me trace my Swedish Ancestory and sent me copies of obituaries, death certificates, etc. She has no family connection to me, but volunteered to help since she lived there.

Mayes County is a fairly small county (pop. 35,000) and I know many people and am more familiar with our history than most because of the newspaper I own with two collegues.

I would be more than willing to do whatever I can to help any of you with tracing information here in Mayes County, particularly Pryor because that is where I live (Although I travel throughout the county each week to write stories).

I have quite a bit of info about the Whitaker Orphanage and other families, etc.

If there is ANYTHING I can do, please don't hesitate to email me at: david@sstelco.com

I feel like it's the least I can do in response to what my new friend in New York has done for me.

Thanks,

David