Mayes - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Alberty Cemetery

mdfreels — 26 Aug 2008 1:45:43 GMT

Could someone give me directions to the Alberty Cemetery in Mayes County, near the Sportsman Community?

I have a relative buried there and would like to photograph her stone.

Thanks,

Mike

Obituary of Joseph W. Adair

mebishop37 — 19 Aug 2008 1:17:54 GMT

I am searching for some one in Mays County. Oklahoma to pick up me a copy of a obituary of my gr. uncle. He died 1968 and is buried in the Spavinaw Cemetery. He died at Strang. His wife Cora died 1961

Please let me know what you charge,

Mary Bishop
mebishop1@alltel.net

history of Sanfords in Mayes county, Oklahoma

Ron Sanford — 28 Feb 2003 5:21:38 GMT

Can anybody give any history on the Sanford family of Mayes County, Oklahoma? I think a John Sanford may have been my grandfather.

Isaac A. Brown, 1904-1988, Mayes Co., OK

CECarroll1945 — 22 Jul 2008 9:06:11 GMT

Searching for family information on Isaac A. Brown. Did he leave any descendents? Wife? He died on 29 Apr 1988.

Lillie Chiles, 1901- June 1982, Mayes Co., OK

CECarroll1945 — 22 Jul 2008 9:04:33 GMT

Searching for information on Lillie Chiles, died in Hayes County in June 1982. I would like to learn her maiden name.
Was it Brown?

Looking for descendants of those buried in the Fisher Cemetery.

t_barnes67 — 27 Mar 2008 1:36:19 GMT

A group of descendants of those buried in the Fisher Cemetery in Wagoner County, Oklahoma are working together on a compilation of biographies and genealogical information about those buried in this cemetery. Many of those buried there came from Mayes, Cherokee and Wagoner counties. Surnames include but is not limited to Fisher, Carey, Tadpole, Pumpkin, Rabbit, Sanders, Henson, Moore, Downing, Sullateskee, Van Brunt, Rowe, Vann, Cole, Skinner, Roach, and many more. If anyone has an ancestor or family member buried there and would like to contribute information, please respond.
Thank you.

John L Jewell - cemetery lookup please?

pjstreiff — 26 Jun 2008 1:45:28 GMT

John L Jewell & wife Eliza J (Watson) Jewell died after 1920 in Mayes county, OK. Can someone do a cemetery lookup and let me know when/where they were buried?

Thanks,
Phil

Searching for Burton family graves in Pryor Oklahoma

penguin9271 — 25 Jun 2008 10:31:25 GMT

I have always been told stories about my maternal grandmother's family living in Oklahoma for a few years in the early 1900s. I was also told that the family lived in Pryor while they were in Oklahoma. I'm trying to find out about death/burial information for two children that were supposed to be buried in Pryor.

The first child is Mabel Agnes Burton, born 26 November, 1891 in Missouri (probably Randolph or Howard County). Mabel died 13 September 1906 and I was told she died in Mayes County.

The second child is Thomas Waller Burton. Family stories indicate that he was born sometime between 1906 and 1908 and died as an infant. The family tells a story that when Thomas Waller was born, his father, Gorham Burton was very ill. Gorham Burton claimed to have seen Mabel in a dream saying that she was visiting to "take the baby away" and Gorham replied "I know".

It would mean so much to everyone in the family if we could find out where Mabel and Thomas were buried. We have not found their graves in the family graveyard in Missouri, so we suspect that they are buried in Oklahoma.
Thanks!
Beth

Looking for information on my great, great grandfather SHMayes

teresamayes1 — 7 Jun 2008 5:24:16 GMT

I am looking for any information on my late great, great grandfather Samuel Houston Mayes. Can anyone help me to locate any geneology reports? Thank you.

Car Robert Belew B. 4-21-1931 D. 10-31-1990

JohnWFarley — 7 May 2008 7:34:49 GMT

Looking for information about this family. Carl was a country western singer in the 50's and 60's. Born in Salina,Oklahoma.

surname (cloud)

terry mailes — 20 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

looking for kin in mayes co locust grove, father use to take me there as a child to see pete cloud, trying to find out who my greatgrandfarther was and his wifes name
thanks

Redbird Sixkiller

Cherokee R. Cloud VanGilder — 27 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Rodney Joseph Gamache Rochester,NY I have some information about a Rachel Sixkiller who is believe to be a daughter of Redbird Sixkiller. Rachel married Samuel Cloud who is my grandfather. Do you have a list of his Redbird's children? I am going to Tahlequah, Oklahoma in October to find some of the Cloud's and would be happy to look information up for you if you think this is the same Redbird Sixkiller. From Cemetery records I have I think he is buried in the Sixkiller cemetery, Mayes County. Grave site #21 Born 1807
Died 1898. Let me know by e-mail. Sincerely,Cherokee

J C Brown and Lettie Ora Creekmur

sharonpetrie76 — 1 Apr 2008 1:44:45 GMT

Am searching out a J C Brown b 1859 MO married Lettie Ora Creekmur [Preston Woodward] b 1874 Marion, IL in 1909 Salina, Mayes, OK. They are in 1930 census in Salina. The fun thing about them is that both their occupations are listed as printers for a weekly newspaper. Does anyone know about these people or the paper that they worked at?

I have a birth date for Lettie would like to find a death date. Also I have not been able to figure out what J C stands for!

Please help! Thanks Sharon Forrest Petrie

Fred Lee Family info

KarenJorgensen97 — 6 Apr 2004 7:03:35 GMT

I found this in the SSDI:

FRED LEE; B: 26 Jan 1900; d: Jul 1969; last residence 74330 (Adair, Mayes, OK); issued in Oklahoma

I am descended from the same LEE line as Fred Lee (above) and I would love to be in contact with any of his descendants. I have his wife's name as Catherine Elizabeth Hendrix, but no source.

Does anyone have access to his obit? Is anyone familiar with this family? Any help would be very appreciated.

Thank you.
Karen Jorgensen
1921 Schumac
Bedford, Texas 76022

Merritts of Salina, Oklahoma

muddy47 — 6 Mar 2008 1:36:03 GMT

I am looking for information for Thomas and Nancy Merritt of Salina, Oklahoma. Please email me at muddywolfe@yahoo.com

Death and Cemetery ??

bjh1225 — 28 Feb 2008 9:17:26 GMT

William R. Smith age 70 b IL and his brother McClusky (Mack) Smith age 66 b IA were living in Hogan, Mayes Co OK on the 1920 census.
Wm was living alone at D/F 55 and Mack was living with their sister and her husband at D/F 58 (Lewis and Irene Allen). I cannot find any record of Wm R and Mack Smith after that census but Lewis and Irene Allen were still in Mayes Co when the 1930 census was taken.

I am trying to learn where they may have died and been buried. They were not with their only other sibling in 1930 so it makes me think they must have died in Mayes Co. I have been searching for an online OK death record list but there doesn't seem to be one. Is there one for Mayes Co or cemeteries that have been canvassed ?

Thanks, Bettye

Mary E. PRICE buried in Pryor, dod May 01, 1963

WilliamMaroney92 — 22 Jan 2002 12:18:08 GMT

I've been told by a distant cousin that Mary is buried around Pryor. She married Robert Price (3rd marriage) about 1915 in West Plains, MO.

1st marriage to David A. Godsy/Godsey (1898), 2nd marriage to Hugh F. EMBRY(1912)

Could some kind soul look up, what cemetery she is in. I would like to come to Pryor and take photos.

William

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=wooderd

Place of deaths and burial

bjh1225 — 21 Feb 2008 6:26:52 GMT

William R. Smith and his brother, McClusky 'Mack' Smith were living in Mayes Co OK when the 1920 census was taken. They were batchelors ages 70 and 60. I cannot find any record of them after that census. Did they die in Mayes Co ?

Any clues on them will greatly be appreciated.

Bettye

Jessie L. Henry b 12 Sep 1898 Pryor Creek, Indian Territory

SapphireWhimsey — 1 Feb 2008 10:10:42 GMT

Looking for information on Jessie and her parents for my elderly neighbor and his granddaughter. Would like to know who her parents were and where they came from.

Thank you in advance for any help you can provide.

Kenneth Lee Roy Hardy aka Kenneth Doolittle

kkwitte24 — 2 Jan 2008 6:06:11 GMT

I am trying to locate more information on my Uncle Kenneth Lee Roy Hardy who was adopted out of Whitaker State orphans Home by J. Smith Doolittle and his wife M. Helen Doolittle. The 1930 census shows the family living in Rider Township, Mayes, OK. Kenneth later returned to his birth name of Kenneth Hardy.

Karolyn
R_witte@bellsouth.net

Isaac A. Brown, 1904-1988, Pryor, Mayes Co., OK.

CECarroll1945 — 12 Nov 2007 4:49:47 GMT

Searching for family information on Isaac A. Brown. Wife? Children? Where is he buried?
Isaac was born on 26 July 1904 and died 29 APril 1988. I believe his parents to be Andrew and Palmira Brown of Rogers Co., OK.

George W. & Mary L. Johnson, age 82, River twp., Mayes Co., OK in 1930

biermajw — 16 Sep 2006 4:51:19 GMT

I seek info on George W. Johnson & wife Mary L. Johnson, both age 82, were were living in River twp, Mayes Co, OK, per the 1930 US census. I esp. seek his DOD, or father's name.

Best, John Bierman
Dayton, OH
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Edwin T. and Lou Stroud

cbeaman1252 — 12 Nov 2007 3:22:52 GMT

Is there anyone who can look up an obit for me please?? Or even tell me where she is buried..
Looking for info on Lou Stroud who was married to E. T. Stroud.
She died Aug. 5, 1969. Her Social Security showed her being in Salina, Mayes Co. Ok. zip 74365
They lived there many years because they are listed in the 1930 census also.
Thanks so much for your help!

Thanks so much for your help!

Edwin T. and Lou Stroud

cbeaman1252 — 12 Nov 2007 3:22:50 GMT

B. F. Pennington 1859-1920-buried in Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma Query

JMartin1972 — 1 Aug 2007 5:10:26 GMT

I am researching/hunting/desperately seeking information about my great-great-grandfather, Ben F Pennington b. abt 1855 MS. I know in 1880's he was living in Van Zandt county TX. After 1900 he disappears. His wife, Mary Vashti Toles, d. 1902 in Van Zandt county TX. One of his brothers moved into Oklahoma Territory in 1903 in the southern central part (Ardmore, Tishamingo, Woodville area). What happened to Ben remains a mystery.

On Findagrave.com someone posted an information of a man fitting the date of birth to my relative buried in Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes, Oklahoma. He is buried in Fairview Cemetery in Pryor, Mayes county. There was a family story passed along that Ben possibly went to Kiefer, Oklahoma to work the railroads. If this is true, it would put him in the general area, about 60 miles difference.

I am hoping to find someone who is a relative of the man buried in Pryor under the name B.F. Pennington to help me either rule him out as a lead, or otherwise.

Any information or help would be greatly appreciated.
j_bmartin@hotmail.com

Location of Buff Wiley Place Near Mark, OK

satter3380 — 10 Nov 2007 4:05:25 GMT

My family lore is that my mother's Kimsey family moved to OK from TN arriving at Pryor, OK in 1908 and initially settling at "Buff Wiley place near a small post office and settlement close to Mark, Oklahoma. This was in 1908. There is no such township listed on the 1910 Mayes County census.

Does anyone know the location of where Buff Wiley and Mark once existed in Mayes County?

Thank You.

Margaret muns Burial

JeannieBoring63 — 21 Sep 2007 4:37:35 GMT

Have info my Great Grandmother, Margaret Muns d.March 25, 1926 is buried in Pryor cemetery. Can not find inventory online for Pryor cemetery,also where is the best place to find an obit for Margaret Muns.Is there a map of the cemetery? I plan on visiting in October and would like help in finding if and where she is buried in Pryor Cemetery. Thanks for any help. Jeannie Boring

EMMA HOOD

carolynwilson53 — 10 Apr 2007 4:00:45 GMT

I'm looking for Emma Hood last known she live in Tulsa Okl in 1953.at time of her Father death i don't know if this is the same person or not.Lds has her Death in Langley,Mayes, Okl. She die Nov,1979 Emma was born in 4 Jan 1895. any info will be a big help Thank-you
Ronnie Wilson
you can e-mail me at mo-kid1@excite.com

POW/MIA Korean War. Mayes Co. THOMPSON

powmiadna — 29 Sep 2007 9:49:13 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Mayes County Oklahoma as his home of record.

Soldier: SEQUOYAH THOMPSON
Born: 1932
Date of loss: Jan. 24, 1952. KIA

Sequoyah Thompson is on the Department of Defense Urgent List. This means that there are recovered remains that Thompson is associated with. Family DNA is needed to verify or eliminate him.

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 45 families in Oklahoma that have not been located. There is one family from Mayes County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (77 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Mrs. Eleanor Johnson Burger, Strang, OK, 1954

biermajw — 13 Sep 2007 2:16:39 GMT

I seek info on Mrs. Eleanor Burger (1877-?), born Eleanor Johnson, who was living in Stang, Mayes Co., OK in July 1954. Born in 1877 in IL, she was previous married to Harley Songer, and apparently was living in River twp., Mayes Co., with her son, also named Harley Songer, in 1930.
She was the daughter of George W. Johnson & Lydia Springer. Her father & his second wife, Mary Johnson, may have lived next door to her in River twp. during the 1930 census.

Any data appreciated,

John Bierman
Dayton, OH
biermajw@notes.udayton.edu

Marriage of Price Satterfield and Zola maiden name unknown

satter3380 — 11 Jun 2007 7:14:53 GMT

Samuel Price Satterfield (born Walker County GA) and Zola (last name unknown) were married sometime after June 1914, at an unknown place in OK. They divorced Oct. 1916 in Mayes County, OK. There possibly was a daughter (Beatrice?) to this marriage. Price ended up settling at Locust Grove, Mayes County. I would appreciate any information anyone can share on this marriage. Contact me direct mgsatter@sbcglobal.net.

Charles Lewis Richardson

LeeOwen — 20 Jul 2001 7:53:37 GMT

I'm looking for the parents and siblings of Charles Lewis Richardson. He lived in Spavinaw over 20 yrs. and died in 1951. He was on the school board. If anyone has any info on this family I'd appreciate it.

Looking for Information

Sarah Dorn — 11 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on my G.Grandmother, Leona Elizabeth Payton, daughter of Eunice (Large) and Samuel Payton.

Born: Apr. 25, 1912 in Spavinaw, Mayes Co., OK

Looking for ANY info.

Sarah Dorn

Center Mayes Co. OK

ARRJDJ — 22 Sep 2004 11:40:43 GMT

The township of Center comes up in the 1910 & 1920 census for Mayes Co. yet I cannot find anything on a township or the history of it anywhere. I would like the location of Center township to Chapel township .
Thank You.

Ila,Isabell,Bill,Jack,Clarence,Pete,W.D.,Charles Morgans ?

cjmg — 25 May 2002 3:48:56 GMT

These are the children of W.D. Morgan and Bess?Pete 's obit states he was born in Madisonville Tx.in 1910 but can't find him anywhere.Last known place that W.D. lived was in the Disney Mayes county area.Anyone know of this family?Also one of his grandsons commited murder either in the 50s or 60s in the Tulsa area.Hugh Brick Wall !! All of the info on death cert.for Pete is wrong .HELP PLEASE?

Ambrose Smith

LSMITH148 — 22 Aug 2005 9:27:14 GMT

Looking for descendents of AMBROSE H SMITH 21 Jun 1923 20 Apr 1999 (V) 74367 (Strang, Mayes, OK) It is believed his father to be AMBROSE SMITH 29 Sep 1884 Feb 1968 63115 (Saint Louis, Saint Louis City, MO) and his father to Ambrose B Smith born 1827 in TN. Ambrose H Smith listed in the 1910 census Barren Fork Twp, Ozark, Missouri, 1920 Barren Fork, Ozark, Missouri & the 1930 Newtonia, Newton, MO. with wife Minnie children, Edgar L. Unice E, James H, Charles L, Maudy I, Ambrose H Jr., Dollie. Any and all info appreciated.

Blackbear surname obit /buried at Wickliffe cemetery

ARRJDJ — 29 Oct 2004 11:59:27 GMT

In the Salina News Nov. 9, 1917 there is an obit I am trying to get more information on for the Wickliffe cemetery records in Mayes Co. It read: "A Fullblood Cherokee woman by the name of Black Bear was buried at Wickliffe 35 Tuesday." Vol. 5, No. 33 pg. 1 .
I believe this woman's surname was Blackbear and not her first and last name as the paper transcribed. Wickliffe 35 is Wickliffe School Dist. #35 located seven miles outside of Salina OK.
Dawes Roll shows a Sallie Blackbear , Cherokee age 40 in Saline, also found a marriage record for a Kani(?)-hi-yada Blackbear m. Nancy Cochran March 8, 1906 both from Spavinaw Ok. Since the Wickliffe community was once known as Cochran Prairie and all the surrounding area was called Spavinaw then, thought this Nancy might be a possiblity. Thank you for any help in putting a name to this woman.

Les Stevens store at Wickliffe school house in 1913

ARRJDJ — 14 Sep 2004 11:02:02 GMT

Salina Herald Newspaper film , Dec. 17, 1913 states that one
"Les Stevens formerly of Pryor and Salina, has opened a store at Wicklffe school house, three miles south of Spavinaw and is doing well."
Does anyone have the history or any data on this store or Les Stevens?
Ref. to son Mack and that Les Stevens was Mayor and merchant prince.
The area of Wickliffe in the old records is referred to as Spavinaw, Cochran Prairie or Saline in general. Very seldom do I find it called Wickliffe in my research.
In Mar. of 1914 the paper states the Les Stevens traded for 4 lots in Strang and will move, so the store may have only been in operation for lest than a year, but WHY at the Wickliffe School?
Thank you.

Wickliffe school cemetery

ARRJDJ — 29 Feb 2004 5:15:28 GMT

Does anyone know who is buried in the small cemetery at the Wickliffe school?

Info on West/Shadle(s)

Jim Coats — 22 Mar 2003 9:40:57 GMT

My grandfather, William N. West, was a businessman in Spavinaw in the late 1890s-1900s. He was married to Clementine Shadle(s) in 1890. William and his brother, Walter A. both served in the Civil War under Stand Watie. Both are buried in the West Family Cementery just outside of Strang. When the dam was built in Spavinaw, my grandfather's house (supposedly a Mormon waystation built of rock) was covered by the lake. Sometime in the 1920s, a Tulsa newspaper ran a feature article about Spavinaw Lake with a picture of my grandfather's house. Would anyone in Spavinaw have any pictures of old Spavinaw before the dam was built and possibly some of the homes that were there then? Thanks
Jim Coats

Re: Lewis Sherman Stockton Josephine Slater

clrudd10 — 25 Aug 2007 1:35:12 GMT

Iam trying to find anyone who might have known my Gr Gm Obie Arden Ash Rudd Griffin, b. 1918 Spavinaw, OK, d. 1944, Spavinaw, OK> Her parents were John Morgan and Mattie Melinda Ash, also from Spavinaw. Would love to have any pictures or if anyone knew anything about her life. clrudd10@hotmail.com

SEARCHIN' FOR KIN

youtoo — 24 Jun 2001 6:11:45 GMT

Hi! I am researching the John Sherman LANE ( 1893 MO-1972 OK) family of Adair,Mayes Co. OK. John's father was George Grant LANE (1864 MO.-1943 OR), who lived in Locust Grove. George's father was Daniel Alfred LANE (1829 KY-1900 MO). There are family stories that this LANE family is part Cherokee. I have a lot of information on my grand father John's ancestors, but no proof of Indian heritage. I will be happy to share what I have with anyone that is related to this line. I hope someone can help me with the Indian story, and fill a few missing links. Thanks,
Charlotte

Catherine Elizabeth Hendrex LEE obit 2001

Karen_Jorgensen — 30 Jul 2007 2:26:04 GMT

Adair, Mayes Co. Obit:
From microfilm at the Pryor Creek Public Library:
CATHRYN ELIABETH LEE
Funeral services for Cathryn Elizabeth Lee, 89, of Adair, were held at 2 pm today in the Utopia Baptist Church, northwest of Adair. The Rev. LF. Chronister officiated. Interment followed in the Adair Cem. with Wayne Shultz, Charles Jordan, Sam Anderson, Bob Looney, Tom Linihan and Joe Paysinger serving as casket bearers. Services were under the direction of Garner's Jim Green Funeral Home, Pryor. Lee was born 27 Mar 1912 in the family home on North Rowe in Pryor to George Emmett and Katherine Lee (Burnham) Hendrex. She died 4 May 2001 in Prairie Village, Kan.
She often liked to tell that she was ' born, raised and married' in the same house on North Rowe in Pryor. She was a member of the Pryor High School, Graduating Class of 1930. She married Fred Sewell Lee on 19 Nov 1930 in her parents home. They enjoyed a wonderful marriage until his death on 31 Jul 1969. Along with Fred's parents, they operated a general store in Adair. Her husband was elected to serve in the Oklahoma House of Representatives at age 24. She continued to manage the store for 4 additional years following his death. She was a longtime faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Adair where she had served as pianist, organist and soloist. For many years she was requested to sing her rendition of 'Oh, Holy Night!' at Christmas. She was the church secretary for over 25 years as well as a former adult ladies Sunday School teacher. Several years ago she moved her membership to Tuopia Baptist church were she remained a member. She was a very active member of the Easter Star, serving as Worthy matron of the Adair Lodge No. 99. The Lee's were very staunch supporters of the Adair community and were proud of the Adair school system. She was a very talented, kind and caring Christian business lady whose focus in life was serving God and helping others. One unknown fact of her life was the numerous Adair students she assisted financially for their college eduation.
For many years she supported financially a resident of the Baptist Children's Home, Owasso. For decades she mailed birthday cards, anniversary cards, get-well cards and sympathy cards to present and former Adair residents and other friends. Not long ago she shared with her friends very simply that the "Lord has given me a wondeful life!" She will be remembered in the hearts of her famil and her 'Adair family' as an example of a dignified, professional Christian lady who was always cheerful, kind, loving and willing to help everyone.
Survivors include her nieces Mariliy Harrison Morris of Leawood, Kan., Cathy Hendrex Foster of Richardson, Texas and Nancy Hendrex Simmons of Italby, Texas; other relatives and the Adiar community who loved and cherished her. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred; parents; a brother George Wison Hendrex; sisters Nellie Aeileen Harrison and Ea Hendrex. In lieu of other remembrances donations may be made in her memory to Utopia Baptist church, Adair.

William & Tennessee Dawkins, Cemetery Look-up

cathytipton_1 — 7 May 2007 9:24:10 GMT

William Dawkins found in the 1930 Mayes County census with 2nd wife, Anna (Hensley). I have no idea where his first wife Tennessee is buried and am asking for a cemetery look-up, please. Tennesse (Tipton) was born approx. 1885 in Arkansas. William's 1942 WWII Draft record shows he and Anna living in Evansville, AR, so I am unsure if he died and is buried in Arkansas or Oklahoma.

Would appreciate any assistance!

POW/MIA KOrean War, Mayes Co. THOMPSON

raysestak126 — 24 May 2007 11:32:00 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Mayes County, Oklahoma as his home of record.

Soldier: SEQUOYAH THOMPSON
Born: May 14, 1932. American Indian
Date of loss: Jan. 24. 1952, Killed in Action

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 46 families in Oklahoma that have not been located. There is one family from Mayes County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (76 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Japanese prisoners in WWII

gtrinler — 28 Apr 2007 2:36:41 GMT

I lived in Pryor during the war and my father was employed by Dupont. During that time some Japanese "prisoners" escaped and hid in a cemetary. We could see it from our house. I am planning to visit Pryor in the middle of May and would like to find information about that time. We left right at the end of the war.
Do you have a location for old newspaper records etc.

Geri Trinler

Spavinaw Strang Cemetery

RobertGoins45 — 3 Mar 2006 2:47:25 GMT

I have the complete list of Names of those buried at Spavinaw Strang Cemetery who have headstones.

Looking for information

Barbara Kieke Spear — 22 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Annie Parris who married William
Henry Wright and they had 8 children of which i am one of the grandaughter's. My grandfather's name was John Ellis Wright and his brother's and sister's were

William Richard b: August 13, 1900 Rose,ok
Bessie Wright Davis B: May 30,1901 Locust Grove D: Apr 1985
Andy B:Nov 18,1904 D: May 2,1921
Louetta Wright B: Aug 23,1909
Cloan Wright B:Mar 6,1911 Locyst Grove
Dolly Mae B:Apr 15,19123 Locust Grove
John Henry B:June 5,1916 Locust Grove
Bertha Lavada B:Jan 22,1919 Locust Grove
My mother was Born in Locust Grove and lived there until she
was 16 when they moved the Texas.
Mother's name was Mabel Ester Wright Kieke, she had one sister and one brother. her sister Opal Wright May died in
Aug,1990. her brother William (Billy)Eugene lives in Brenson,Mo. mother died in 1998 so I have no help looking
for these kinfolks. so any help would be great. Thank you for your help and may God bless you and your's.
Barbara

Sleeping sickness in OK area in 1920s

kkwitte24 — 18 Mar 2007 6:36:36 GMT

I am interested in any information that you might have about sleeping sickness in OK in the 1920s. Family information shows that my grandmother Rose/Rosa Golden Crawford had sleeping sickness and died ca 1930. I have watched the movie Awakenings and am now reading the book. This must have been a horrible death and I would imagine that death might have been a blessing.
Karolyn Kennedy Witte
r_witte@bellsouth.net

RUSHING SCROGGINS WALKER 1892 Pryor Creek I.T.

oranbrigham — 22 Sep 2001 7:06:49 GMT

RUSHING SCROGGINS WALKER
Pryor Creek Indian Territory 1892-1907

Researching Tapley Maramaduke"Duke" RUSHING b.1862 Denton Co.TX
mar. 1889 Wise Co.TX to Muzetta "Mussie" Bell SCROGGINS b.1872 Carroll ? Co.AR.
Muzetta "Mussie" Bell SCROGGINS dau of Robert "Frank" SCROGGINS and Henrietta L. (WALKER) LYONS.
Duke RUSHING and Frank SCROGGINS went to Pryor Creek, Indian Territory (now Mayes Co. OK) in 1892.
??Possibly to be near WALKER Cherokee relatives???

Sarah A. WALKER b.1818-1823 TN? mother of
Henrietta "Hannie" L. WALKER b. @1845 Carroll ? Co. AR.
believed to have Cherokee heritage. Father of Sarah A.WALKER was John WALKER of Overton Co.TN.

Seeking family

John Nelson — 17 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on Calvin Alexander Devers who lived and died in Mayes county, town of Chouteau. Family records show he died 2/15/07. His wife Melvina Catherine ne: Milliton died 4/21/14 in Chouteau. Their children included Susannah Jane, a son Ollie and a step child name unkown. Susannah's half sister had two sons, Jim and John, also buried in Chouteau. Last name and death dates for Jim and John are unkown. Ollie Devers died in 1960 also buried in Chouteau.

Francis L. BAVINGER (C. 1918 - 1944) Obit

gdhobgen1 — 18 Feb 2007 8:32:11 GMT

From
The Pryor Jeffersonian
Pryor, Oklahoma
(Mayes County)
Thursday, February 8. 1945

(with photo)

Pfc. Lowell Bavinger Is Killed in
Action on Layte, December 27

Pfc. Francis Lowell Bavinger was killed in action on December 27, 1944, on Leyte, according to a telegram received on February 2 by his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Wes Bavinger of Pryor from the War Department. The telegram stated that a letter of information would follow.

Pfc. Bavinger is a graduate of the Pryor high school with the class of 1937. During his schooling in Pryor he was a star football player with the Tigers.

He was inducted into the service in March, 1941 and received most of his training at Camp Haan, California. He had spent about 18 months overseas in front line duty.

Pfc. Bavinger was a member of the U. S. 7th Division, veterans of Attu and Kwajelein. It was the 7th Division which made the big push when landing on Leyte, with fiercest fighting taking place on "Shoestring Ridge," 15 miles south of Ormoc, where 60 Japanese were killed for every American. For five nights this seasoned Japanese 26th Division attacked the U. S. 7th Division.

This 7th Division also saw much action in the Aleutians and Marshall campaigns. From the Honolulu Advertiser, September 10, 1944 comes this caption under a picture, "Seated the the reviewing automobile, President Rooseveklt uncovers as the U. S. Army's famed Seventh Division passed in review at Schofield Barracks during his review visit to Hawaii." Pfc. Bavinger was in this review.

Frank Herbert Lee & Clara Marie Nayhouse/Niehous

xpaxk — 23 Jan 2007 2:16:40 GMT

I am looking for the said parents of Frank Herbert Lee, b. 22 Sept. 1900 in Pryor Creek, OK.

Frank Herbert Lee
b. 1875 in WI
m.
Clara Marie Nayhosue/Neihouse [or other various spellings for the sound of Nayhouse]
b. 1873-1883 in IL [her parents born in Germany].

I would be just as happy with any information on these individuals. I have located various possible census records for her in which she remains single until she died. I am not certain about the family stores either in which the father, Frank Herbert Lee (8175) was to be Cherokee as well.

The census located for the son, Frank Herbert Lee (1900) states that both his parents are born in OK. So these individuals could me anyone. I won't even be shocked to find him adopted or living in a orphanage or home. But 1920 he is 19 & in IL, making his way to OH & marrying Mardell Beamer.

THANKS!

William (BILL) H.Butler b.172 MS d.?OK descendants

maryhanson55 — 28 Nov 2006 3:36:20 GMT

Looking for descendants of Bill Butler b.1872 Ms left Ms for TX, Eastland county. Later Bill left for Oklahoma. Children: Frank Butler, Blanch Butler, Connely,Cabe,Jerome, Madge. Bill was a son of James Asberry Butler and Allissa Ware Butler.
If you are a descendant, please contact me. Mr gr grand mother,Nancy Emmaline Butler Smith, was James Asberrys sister. Trying to put a book together of Butlers, I have a photo of William H.(Bill) made in Monroe County Ms. in 1903.

Robinson, Chester L.

rebuck1 — 4 Sep 2006 9:36:38 GMT

Looking for information ancestors of Chester L. Robinson b ca 1891 in AR. Was living in Bryan, Mayes, OK in 1910 with father Joseph Robinson. Chester lived in 1920 in Pryor City, Mayes, OK with wife Della, ch: William 6, Peare 2, Maxwell 5/12. Any help appreciated, Loanne in CA

Seeking obituary: Francis L. BAVINGER (1918 - 1944)

Gerald_Hobson — 22 Nov 2006 5:19:07 GMT

PFC Francis L. Bavinger entered the Army on March 3, 1942 and died in the Philipines on December 27, 1944. His place of birth was shown as Mayes, Ok. His father may have been Wesley M. Bavinger whose residence at the time of his death in July of 1966 was Pryor, Mayes County, OK. I seek the obituary for PFC Bavinger, and also for his father, but I do not have an exact date for his death. Will appreciate any help. If obits can be found, I will be grateful to also learn the name of the newspaper, and the city and date of publication. And thanks in advance for any help.

In need of info. welch prairie cemetary

NancyStewart68 — 25 Nov 2006 11:06:12 GMT

im in need of any info on how or who to contact about welch prairie cemetary. my grandmother's (alta rogers)family is buried there & she wishes to be buried next to her mother mary rogers. i have tried calling 411, but no luck. please any help thank you, nancy

Locust Grove obit/1918

jennmcl391 — 22 Nov 2006 8:36:10 GMT

Looking for an obituary for Margaret Lindsey, died January 8, 1918 at the age of 90 in Locust Grove.

She was living with her daughter and son-in-law, AJ and Mollie Pickens.

She is buried in Hogan Cemetery in Locust Grove.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Elias T. "Tank" Rollins

Lisa — 12 May 2003 3:40:14 GMT

I am looking for information on my great great grandfather, Elias T. "Tank" Rollins, who died "near Adair" in 1894 when it was still part of the Cherokee Nation. It is now located in Mayes County, Oklahoma. He was born May 2, 1851 in Indiana. The family migrated to Kansas after he married. He was in the area with his wife, Cecelia Rosalet Love Rollins and their children and some of his Love relatives. None of them stayed in the territory too long before returning to Kansas and any record of his final resting place has been lost to time.

Any assistance or a point in the direction of where to possible begin looking would be greatly appreciated.

Lisa

1920 grade school of Mayes County

pennylk — 29 Oct 2006 3:06:16 GMT

I recently found my Dad's class picture. My fathers Joseph Stephens was born in Pryor in 1921. He looks to be about 7-8 years old. The picture is a bit worn where the school's name is, but I can make out the words Media, then May, and grade 2B &3B on it. I will try to scan the picture it share with others. mybe some of you can identify your family members. I would like to find out the name of the school. Thanks to all that can help.
Penny leigh-Kendall

Elijah Anderson Morton

ARRJDJ — 2 Oct 2005 8:17:43 GMT

Jane (Jenny) LOVELESS , b 1842 ?GA,d1890 Pryor,OK

J L Whittington — 20 Oct 2006 1:34:23 GMT

Looking for info on this gr gr gr Grandmother
married John S Ward was mother of Charlotte E Ward
who was mother of Jessie Bumgarner

I cannot find from family or searching anything else
about Loveless....What children she mothered for John Ward, as he has another marriage listed and I sm hitting blind corners on it..a lady named Ann Baldridge?

Any and all assistance is requested and will be dearly appreciated.

Thanks
jlw@datalinkok.com

Mary E. McCleery

NadineChepeus21 — 23 Jun 2001 5:53:24 GMT

Mary E. M'Cleery Burial Rites Held

Services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth McCleery, 82, 25 South Pine at Pryor, who died at her home Saturday morning May 26, following a long illness were held Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock in the Assembly of God church with Rev. George Newby pastor officiating.

Mrs. McCleery was born near Mena, Ark., and was married to Dr. John R. Beggs. To this union three children were born. Dr. Beggs and one child died while the family lived in Arkansas.

She moved to Oklahoma in 1906 and located at Coweta where she was married to her second husband, Charles E. McCleery. They became the parents of six children, three of whom are living. The McCleery family moved to Mayes county and located near Salina in 1910 and then moved to the vicinity of Pryor. McCleery died in Pryor.

Mrs. McCleery was a member of the Holiness church.

The survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Sarah Meberg; Enid; Mrs. Tina McCarty and Mrs. Jessie Moore, both of Pryor; Mrs. Gladys Gordon, Kansas City, Kans; two step-daughters, Mrs. Edna Henry, Greeley, Colo.; Mrs. Nola Alvis, Ada; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Burns, Wetumka; Mrs. Sallie Harmon, Sand Springs; 26 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.

Interment was in Alberty cemetery under direction of Green funeral home of Pryor.

Pryor Jeffersonian Thursday, May 31, 1956

Charles E. McCleery

NadineChepeus21 — 23 Jun 2001 5:53:24 GMT

Charles E. McClery Buried Wednesday

Charles E. McClery, age 58, and for many years a resident of Mayes county, passed away at the family home in Pryor last Saturday of pneumonia.

Funeral services were held at the Bethany church with Rev. Grant Teter officiating. Burial was made in the Alberty cemetery under the direction of the Green Funeral home.

Left to mourn the departed are his wife, Mary McClery, five daughters, Mrs. Edna Henry of Greely, Colorado; Mrs. Nola Alvis of Pryor; Mrs. Tina McCarty of Pryor; Mrs. Jesse Moore of Choteau; Mrs. Gladys Rice of Pryor and a host of friends. The Jeffersonian extends sympathy.

Pryor Jeffersonian March 19, 1936

Elmer Burford

dreyn5 — 19 Nov 2006 10:58:11 GMT

Looking for any relative of Elmer Burford, who died in Mayes county, OK. He died in Jul 1968. I would like to find out who his mother was before she married George Burford. She was a sister to Lou Alexander, but cannot find them in a family in any census. I would like to know who their parents were. The sisters were originally in Greene Co, MO.
Donna

Scoggins

Marcia Easley — 22 Sep 2006 6:59:09 GMT

There once was a family of Scoggins who lived in Pryor. Mr. Tom or William Scoggin married Josephine Beanstick. Thay had two girls Geneva and Beulah who were close teenagers when a long came little Lee. They were originally from Watts, Adair, OK, because that is where little Lee was born. Now one day the girls had gone to get some kerosene to start the fire in the house when they returned Dad started it. The liquid they had received was not kerosene, and it burned the house and Tom or Will had burns all over his body and eventually died a week later. Little Lee was 4 years old nad he was born either in 1913, 1914, or 1915 when Mom Josephine placed the 3 children in the orphanage. Eventually Lee was adopted by the Easleys and the girls because they were old enough went to live with Mom in Oklahoma City. She eventually remarried this time to "Peg Leg" Johnson. Any enough regarding the fire or the orphange a great help.

Walter Schneider 1981 Mayes County

Gail — 17 Sep 2006 12:35:55 GMT

In search of information on WALTER SCHNEIDER b.1897
Lived in Pryor, Mayes county, Oklahoma 1981. One sister Esther also lived in Pryor in 1981. Thanks for any help.

Searching for information about my G-Grandfather's life and death

t_barnes67 — 7 Aug 2006 8:12:23 GMT

His name was Dick Carey. He was also sometimes referred to as Richard. He was married to Nancy (Fisher) Carey and had nine children with her--8 sons and one daughter. He died in approx. 1936. He was hit by a car and killed. I don't believe they ever found the person who hit him.

I am in Oklahoma every few months and could look for information myself if someone could help me figure out where I should start.

Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions provided.

GEORGE LOFTIS / FLOSSIE MURIEL

michaelloftis63 — 8 Sep 2003 12:30:09 GMT

THESE 3 BOYS/ 2 GIRLS WERE ADOPTED FROM WHITTAKER STATE HOME (PRIROR,OKLAHOMA) Johnny L. Loftis born:Jan.5,1946 TAHLEQUAH,OKLA. Shirley L. Loftis born:Jan.21,1947 TAHLEQUAH,OKLA. Birtha A. Loftis born:Jan.26,1948 Muskogee,Okla. James R. Loftis born:June 2,1949 Muskogee,Okla. Lester N. Loftis born:Oct.26,1950 Oklahoma City,Oklahoma. E-MAIL ME: 97541@cox.net

Lee Roy Bryant b. 1931 in Tenn, wife Pat and son Robert

brianmakanda — 28 Aug 2006 11:59:07 GMT

I am desperately seeking info on Lee Roy Bryant born 1931 in Tennessee to Cecil Oliver Bryant and Bertha Lee McCaig. His wife's names was Pat. They had a son named Robert, and a daughter whose name I do not know. I suspect that Roy is since deceased as I have found a Roy Bryant on the SSDI b. 1931 in TN and died June 1987, in Chouteau OK. This would seem to be him. He and his wife and children had left TN, and the last known address for them was in OK, when his mother passed away in 1986. His siblings were unable to contact him.

I AM TRYING TO FIND EITHER HIS SON OR DAUGHTER. THEY HAVE FAMILY MEMBERS WHO WOULD LOVE TO GET TO KNOW THEM.

Please contact me at cedarjunction@hotmail.com or 618-521-2930, if this is you , or you have any information.

Thanks Scott McCaig

Valley country school???

t_barnes67 — 23 Aug 2006 1:23:50 GMT

Has anyone heard of a little country school called the Valley School (or something similar to that). It might have been in operation around the timeframe of the 1920-1940, but I am not sure. I have been told that most likely it was in Mayes county but might have been in Wagoner county.

If anyone has any information, it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Twila

Query

jeanne44129 — 23 Aug 2006 6:58:14 GMT

My sister , Ramona Jenkins drown last weekend in Locust Grove, OK. Could someone send any newspaper articles or any info concerning this incident please? I live in California and do not have resources to find out for myself. Thanks.

Terrapin Ridge

Lisa Engstrand — 1 Aug 2006 7:25:57 GMT

Could you possibly tell me where Terrapin Ridge is located in Pryor or surrounding area? Is there a cemetery in this location?
Thank you.
Lisa Engstrand

LookUp - Obituary 1939

SViehweg — 16 Jun 2006 5:59:16 GMT

Seeking transcription of or copy of a obit / death notice for the following family members:
Marion Francis Frazier (or visa versa) died Sept. 21, 1939 Murphy, Mayes Co., OK. Also for wife Anna (Annie?) E. (nee Blackwell) Frazier died Dec. 4 1928 Murphy, Mayes Co., OK.

Their daughter Lida M. Layton (nee Frazier) died Nov. 15, 1953, Pryor of Murphy - Mayes Co., OK. Also her husband Ora L. Layton died May 11, 1972 Pryor, Mayes Co.

Obituary for Ruby Hopper

David Hopper — 20 Jul 2006 3:30:06 GMT

Seeking obituary for Ruby Hopper, born 3/12/1908 in Texarkana, TX, died 5/20/1994 in Claremore, OK but was living in Salina, OK.

Any help appreciated.

Montgomery obit

zipshare — 19 Nov 2007 5:50:28 GMT

Robert Friend MONTGOMERY born in 1932 died 18 January 2005. I do not know where. But the SSDI indicates that final paperwork went to Locust Grove Mayes Co. OK 74352

I know Bob had two sisters: Beverly Ruth born about 1936 and Jayne born about 1937. I do not know any married names nor do I know if he was married and perhaps the spouse lived in Locust Grove. I am hoping that since the SSDI death date is fairly accurate that should a sister or a child be living in Locust Grove that there might be an obituary or notice of his death published.

Is there anyone who would be able to check this out for me? Thank You Rose

Montgomery

zipshare — 19 Nov 2007 5:50:28 GMT

*Robert Friend MONTGOMERY born in 1932 died 18 January 2005. I do not know where. But the SSDI indicates that final paperwork went to Locust Grove Mayes Co. OK 74352

I know Bob had two sisters: Beverly Ruth born about 1936 and Jayne born about 1937. I do not know any married names nor do I know if he was married and perhaps the spouse lived in Locust Grove. I am hoping that since the SSDI death date is fairly accurate that should a sister or a child be living in Locust Grove that there might be an obituary or notice of his death published.

Is there anyone who would be able to check this out for me? Thank You Rose*

Floyd Daily

Jerry Couch — 21 Jul 2006 3:42:43 GMT

I am seeking the obit for Floyd Daily who died in Chouteau 12 May 9001. Thanks you. Jerry

Obituary for Martin Hopper

David Hopper — 20 Jul 2006 3:28:45 GMT

Seeking obituary for Martin Hopper, died 12/15/1964 in Salina, OK. He is buried in Rose Cemetary.

Any help appreciated.

Hettie Lynn, 1845-1900+, Mayes Co., Cemetery lookup please

sharolyn — 18 Jul 2006 2:27:03 GMT

Hettie Lynn was born 1845 in VA and died Bet. 1900 - 1910 in Adair or Craig Co. OK. In 1880, she and husband Andrew J. Lynn lived in Benton Co. AR.

I have determined she lived in the NE corner of Mayes Co. in 1900, I guess close to the Craig Co. line but she does not show up in a cemetery in Craig Co. so thought I would ask for a cemetery lookup for Hettie Lynn in Mayes Co.

Children: Mary L. Lynn, William E. Lynn, Frances V. Lynn, Andrew J. Lynn Jr. & Sarah B. Lynn. Born between 1867 - 1884 in MO, AR & I.T.

Would appreciate any help with Hettie Unk Lynn.

Doolittle Families of Mayes County

CReid4628 — 19 Sep 2002 2:01:34 GMT

I am looking for any information on Thomas Doolittle who married Hattie; children are Clifford and Glen. Smith Doolittle who married Ella Hall. John Doolittle who married Nettie and had children: Leonard and Ralph. Jacob Doolittle who married Lora. I have found these families listed in the 1910 and 1920 Mayes county census'. Any clues, links or hints would be greatly appreciated.........Denise

help

Herb — 11 Jan 2003 4:24:06 GMT

I am trying to find records on a Nathan Price he had several kids to include Jerry, Floyd , James , it is said by one of my uncles ( Nathan is my grandmothers 1st husband ) that he was buried in a cemetery in Pryor that a highway was built over and that when they were contacted to move the body they were unable to find the him ( a older child went to find and move the body) does anyone know what cemetery this would be and how I could find records from around the 1918 era ? or does anyone have any info on this Nathan ? he married Susie J. Reeves in 1912

Brantley and Adams of Locust Grove

adams1959 — 21 Nov 2002 1:42:22 GMT

Looking for relatives of Claude and Vadie Brantley and Rex,Carby, and Leonard Adams.

name of orpanage in pryor okla

Sheila — 20 Jun 2006 6:05:58 GMT

Needing the name of the orpanage in pryor okla. back some years ago, my father was there in 1928 to 1930, then he was adopted, if anyone knows please email me...
Thanks and I will keep my fingers crossed.

Re: Vinita Cementery

BillMagnus21 — 13 Oct 2006 8:43:32 GMT

Would anyone know if the Vinita Cemetery, Grove,Okla. is in Mayes Co? Any information would be appreciated.

Bill Magnus
bjmag1212@yahoo.com

Anyone has COLLINS buried in Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma

TheresaRGriffiths — 12 Oct 2005 3:55:10 GMT

I'm trying to find someone doing the line of
William B. COLLINS b.abt.1837 d.1917 Oolagah, Oklahoma
buried in Fairview Cemetery, Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma.
And he was married to Margaret BROWN also died the same day and buried same cemetery.
Would like to verify this info.

Thank You,

Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com

Henderson family in Wickliffe Mayes Co. OK 1927

Alicia Jones — 1 Jun 2006 2:24:52 GMT

Wickliffe Cemetery has a headstone which reads:
Harry Henderson's Son who d. May 8, 1927.
This Memorial Day someone placed flowers at this grave site. No census or local information has brought to light who this Henderson child is. Any information would be helpful to help identify the child buried there.
Thank you.

Obit lookup of Minnie Mae Caves( Forbes)

Melodee Slaney — 21 May 2006 2:34:27 GMT

seeking someone that lives in or near the Pryor( County Seat) and would be willing to check the date of death for Minnie Mae Caves Pryor. this county be in the year 1950 onward. Minnie was the wife of Sherman B caves. I would like to thonk there is a obit and it might say where he was buried. if you can help. please contact off list. melodee

Larry Wilkerson-Jess, Austin and Gigg

diannals — 23 Jun 2001 10:47:23 GMT

Looking for Larry D. Wilkerson, brothers Jess, Austin and Gigg. Larry lived in Ketchum, I am looking for him for Wilkerson genealogy, he contacted my family along time ago, and my father lost his address and name. I found it today, 9/22/00 if anyone knows him have him e-mail me. My great grandfather was James Wilkerson, his great grandfather is George Wilkerson, brother to James. Thank-you Dianna Souza diannals@hotmail.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

Obit request for Melvin Lewis Hickey (1909-1979)

AlexanderRoller — 9 Oct 2006 6:09:00 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for MELVIN LEWIS HICKEY. He was born April 2, 1909 in Alva and died June 13, 1979 in Pryor. He is buried in Rose Cemetery.

Thank you very much!

Alex Roller
aroller@opusnet.com

Juanita Freeman

Dalena Nichols — 11 Mar 2006 5:15:11 GMT

The Mayes County Genealogical Society will look up and print off the obit. from newspaper microfilm, if it has been filmed. We charge $5.00 for this service. Also, local funeral homes may be able to help. Contact us at MCGS, P. O. Box 924, Chouteau, OK 74337

Juanita Freeman obit

Wanda — 28 Dec 2005 5:40:54 GMT

Searching for an obit for Juanita Freeman who died in Pryor about Oct 29, 2005. Can someone please help?

Cherokee Orphanage

Dalena Nichols — 11 Mar 2006 5:18:35 GMT

We don't know of an orphanage in Hughes (Town in OK?), but there was a Cherokee Orphanage until it burned in 1903 at Salina in Mayes Cty. OK. It continued as the Whittaker State Home until the 1950's or 1960's. For record information, contact us at Mayes County Genealogy Society, P. O. Box 924, Chouteau, OK 74337.

Mattie or Joseph Cline

tcatwa03 — 5 Mar 2006 5:01:50 GMT

I am looking for any informaton on Mattie (b. 1876) or Joseph Cline (b. 1872) who lived in Pryor in the mid- to late-1940s. They would have been in their seventies at that time. I don't know if they are buried there, but any help or suggestions you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Mayes Co. land owned by Minnesotans ca 1900

Kathy Hines — 18 Feb 2006 3:47:50 GMT

I'm looking for some land owned by Godleib/Gottlieb Tessman(n) in 1902. We found a couple of really short newspaper articles and one said Oklahoma, while the other one said "Strand, O.T." Searching OK we think that this was probably supposed to be Strang, OK. Can anyone help me located this little farm in OK?

(London column – Freeborn County Times, Albert Lea, Minnesota,

August 29, 1902, page 5, column 1-2 – selected items)
Christian Schilling has some land in Oklahoma, where he went the 3rd of June. He says that when he arrived harvesting had already begun.
His son will go after harvest to help pick the cotton crop of which there is 40 acres.
G. Tessman can't get along wihout it? “The Times.” Of course.
F. W. Schilling has sided and painted the granary.
John Golnick rents his farm but he still finds work to do. He stacks for his renter and for the neighbors. He was stacking for Wm. Buth the day we met him.

(Myrtle column – Freeborn County Times, Albert Lea, Minnesota, October 24, 1902, page 8, column 4)
Julius Tessman left Tuesday morning via Omaha and Kansas City for Strand, O.T., to look after his father's farm down there. (Note: town is probably Strang, O.K.)

Franklin Augustus Sadler

gatyn2000 — 11 Feb 2006 10:14:47 GMT

I am looking for info on Franklin Augustus Sadler. In the 1900 census he is listed as the brother of James Strickland. I am the great great granddaughter of James. Sadler was born Nov 30 1881 and died Jan 1979. His last residence is listed as Pryor OK. Any of this Sadler family out there?

Thanks
Gina Tynes

Millie Hill, Midwife in early 1920's

cblakley1 — 31 Jan 2006 2:38:06 GMT

I'm looking for any information about my grandmother Millie Hill who worked as a midwife in the early 1920's. She may have been an assistant to Dr. W.R. Fulton. She may also have use the last name of Fulton or Oliver. She was born in 1899.
I would apprecation any information.
Thank you, Cathy
Cblakley@mcmsys.com

Eastern Oklahoma State Home

Kades25 — 19 Jan 2006 11:58:03 GMT

I am searching for information about the Eastern Oklahoma State Home in Hughes. It was previously a Cherokee Orphanage in the late 1800's but by the 1920's it was open to everyone. Are there records available for this institution? If there are, how would I go about getting them? Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you, Catherine

Haggard in Spavinaw

myree2 — 7 Aug 2001 3:27:23 GMT

I am looking for information on Noah jefferson Haggard born in Spavinaw,(Mayse Co.) Indian Territory on 07/08/1895. He was the son of Samuel Monroe Haggard and Martha Lou(Kennel)Haggard. I would appreciate any info on any of these indiivduals.