Washita - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Request For Photo - J.J. Stewart

4jdurham — 2009-12-29 08:45:00Z

Did You Have Any Luck? 4jdurham@cableone.net

Re: STEWART

4jdurham — 2009-12-29 02:54:15Z

Make that email 4jdurham AT cableone.net

Re: BAILEY

RIGGLE — 2009-12-15 17:00:44Z

Sure, my current email is Les@clearwire.net

Re: BAILEY

elspet18 — 2009-12-13 17:09:08Z

I will need a current email address to send the picture. Or check, elspet18 on Ancestry to see a message to you from me giving my email address for contact.
I have quite a bit of information about Mary Ella's family.

Re: BAILEY

RIGGLE — 2009-12-11 20:39:09Z

Sorry for the delay, Mary Ella Bailey is my Great Grandmother, she and my Grandmother moved to Butler sometime in the 20's. Before that they lived in Atwood OK, I would love to see any family pictures - Thanks

Leslie

Re: BAILEY

elspet18 — 2009-12-10 00:18:50Z

Did you locate anyone who knew of the Baileys in Foss OK? I have a connection to the wife of Forrest Bailey, Mary Ellen Pearce Bailey. I tried to email you but it came back as undeliverable. If you are still interested answer back.

Re: Newspapers in Washita County

bonniemcd1 — 2009-12-07 16:11:45Z

You can search for the available microfilms in the newspaper collection of the Oklahoma History Center on their website oklahomahistorycenter.org. Click on research; OHS Research Division website; then search the catalog. In the event the original poster hasn't found the obit, they might also check the Weatherford Daily News in Custer County, in addition to the Cordell Beacon, Washita County.
Bonnie

Re: MASONS of cloud chief 1900 >

flyingnana — 2009-12-05 03:43:27Z

My Bishop (James C and Mattie) family settled in Cloud Chief around that time and later moved to Cordell. I found Mattie and J.C. (as listed on tombstone in Lawnview Cemetery in Washita County, Oklahoma. The full listing of the graves of the cemetery is found in findagrave.com.

Re: Newspapers in Washita County

flyingnana — 2009-12-05 03:38:30Z

Most newspaper records in Oklahoma are held in the Reference center in the Oklahoma History Center (I believe that is the name) in Oklahoma City. I know the Hobart newspaper originals are there. I believe the actual newspaper location has only microfilms, if my memory is correct.

Re: Washita Cty. Heritage Vol. 1: 1892-1976 Wagon Tracks

WMeler — 2009-11-29 21:30:33Z

Was wondering if this book has any MELER family in it? I have several relatives from there and if mentioned would love to have a copy!
Wanda Meler
melerpoteet@aol.com

Re: Newspapers in Washita County

WMeler — 2009-11-29 21:19:21Z

I would try the Beacon newspaper in Cordell OK or the Daily Oklahoman in Oklahoma City.

HOMER SULLIVAN

JamesClark54 — 2009-11-04 16:36:27Z

Looking for info on a HOMER SULLIVAN that was listed in the 1930 Woodward County, Ok census. Homer was a/30 and his wife ANNA B a/21 does anyone know of this Homer Sullivan Family. Did they get married in Washita Co, Ok?

I have a Homer Sullivan that was the son of William Worth Sullivan and Susan Bailey. They lived in Washita Co and William is buried in Port Cemetery. This Homer has 2 brothers buried in Woodward County but they died young without marrying. Is the above Homer the same Homer.

William Sullivan son Homer is thought to have been married 2 times. His 2nd family thinks he was married before he married their mother and had children by 1st wife somewhere in Okla. They say he would leave California and go back to Oklahoma to visit this family.

Can anyone help me with this family?

Thanks-------James

Re: Kenneth SULLIVAN

JamesClark54 — 2009-11-04 15:46:41Z

Nancy are you still there. I have info on this family

Re: SULLIVAN/BRANHAM

JamesClark54 — 2009-11-04 15:43:29Z

Are you still there. Would like to talk to you about this SULLIVAN FAMILY

Re: MASONS of cloud chief 1900 >

allcaz1 — 2009-10-20 21:38:26Z

I'm looking for more info on my mother's father, Francis Mason. Would one of the 10 children of George and Mary Ellen Mason be named Francis? I think he had a sister named Evelyn. Francis married Edith and moved to California where he passed away in 1948. That's about all I know.

Re: Robert C. Corder/Ida Mae Torbett, AR, OK

CharlesWilliams2005 — 2009-10-15 19:28:31Z

Looking for information on Jesse Granville Torbett who married Maude Williams in Crawford County, Arkansas. Both are buried in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

Crain Family of Washita & Caddo County

JWearn — 2009-10-13 14:55:59Z

I'm looking for someone who has knowledge of the Tom and Ola Crain family. They moved to OKLA from GA in the early 1920s. The four sons are Carl, Clarence, Roy and Troy. Clarence and Carl moved to back to Georgia as adults. I understand that Clarence had 2 children in OKLA before returning to Georgia. I'd like to identify those children and their families and share information.

Jeannie Crain Wearn
Georgia

Re: Dugford cemetery location near Dill City

4jdurham — 2009-10-13 07:18:49Z

You can contact me at 4jdurham@cableone.net

Re: Dugford cemetery location near Dill City

4jdurham — 2009-10-13 07:17:04Z

One of my female EVANS relatives from near Port, OK, married an Ellis. I believe they resided near Amarillo, TX. Is there any known tie with your Ellis family?

Dugford cemetery location near Dill City

vellis122 — 2009-10-13 05:27:06Z

Looking for driving directions or some information on the Dugford cemetery near Dill City, Washita county. Ellis family is buired there including my dad's cousin, who I was named after.
Thanks for your help,
Virgil Ellis

Re: KOOPs & WIEBEs of Corn

speedygreen1 — 2009-09-29 07:03:26Z

Anna, I corresponded with you back in 2001 and 2002. My great grandfather is the "other" Thomas Koop of Corn, Oklahoma (1891 to 1920).

It has taken me several years, but I just this month discovered where my great grandfather is buried - the Bethel Krimmer Mennonite Brethren (KMB) Church cemetery in Custer County, Oklahoma. It is north of Corn and southwest of Weatherford.

I've been convinced for years that the Thomas Koop in the Mennonite Brethren (MB) cemetery south of Corn in Washita County is your Thomas Koop. After obtaining a plat map for the cemetery in 2002, I saw that the Thomas buried there had a Jacob J. Dyck buried to one side of him and a J.J. Dyck on the other. I had been told that the burials in that part of the cemetery are chronological. I then learned that people matching the two Dycks both died in 1908, evidencing that the Thomas Koop between them also died in 1908.

The burial for my great grandfather, Thomas K. Koop, was solved by obtaining three obituaries for him. Two were in the German-language newspaper Der Wahrheitsfreund. Copies were provided to me by the Center for Mennonite Brethren Studies in Fresno, California. My understanding is that this paper was published from 1915 to 1947 (www.gameo.org). The third obituary came from the Weatherford Booster newspaper and was provided to me by fellow researcher Delbert Amen. Both indicate that Thomas K. Koop was buried in the KMB cemetery.

Do you have an obituary for your Thomas? The German-language newspaper Mennonitische Rundschau, (published from 1880 to 2007) does have an obituary for him, or at least, mention of his passing in an issue following his death. I can give you more information if you don't already have it.

I will copy this information both on the Rootsweb / Ancestry message boards I found you on several years ago and in an email to you directly.

Darren Green

Newspapers in Washita County

cedarpondsirie — 2009-09-24 01:27:28Z

Where would I find a newspaper obituary for a death occurring in September 2008 in Colony or surrounding area?

Re: John Spain 1851-1916 Rocky, OK

ldaylily12 — 2009-09-23 15:57:00Z

If any of you are related to Millard Spain, I have a wedding photo I would mail to a family member. They had a double wedding with my parents on Dec. 23, 1928.

Re: Evelyn Lowry

bjmcnew_1 — 2009-09-17 17:23:30Z

Thank you Reba. That's how I found out she died. I have the Social Security info. Please let me know if you find anything. Barb

Re: Evelyn Lowry

reba50 — 2009-09-17 10:32:29Z

Name: Evelyn R. Lowry
SSN: 443-34-9214
Last Residence: 73626 Canute, Washita, Oklahoma
Born: 27 May 1916
Died: 27 Jul 2009
State (Year) SSN issued: Oklahoma (1951-1952)
Still looking for Obit
Reba

Evelyn Lowry

bjmcnew_1 — 2009-09-16 19:46:16Z

Just found out she passed away in July. I would really appreciate it if someone could find the obituary for me. I have been looking for her for quite a while now. Didn't know she was alive all this time. Please e-mail and let me know you found the obit. If you could scan a copy and send I would appreciate it. If not, e-mail me and I'll send you the money and my address to send by regular mail. Thanks, Barb

Re: SULLIVAN/BRANHAM

JamesClark54 — 2009-08-14 22:54:14Z

Would like to talk to you about this Sullivan family. Been working on this Sullivan line for about 30 years. Have put some pictures and family info on ancestry. Will invite you to see this info if you would like to see it.

Re: HOLLIS, MABRY, SATTERWHITE

patriciahawkins44 — 2009-08-03 02:30:39Z

My husband is a decendent of James Madison Hollis and Sarah
Satterwhite, their daughter Susan Ann E. Hollis(married to James Andrew Colwell) and their daughter Neoma Hawkins.
Would like to communicate.

Re: Website for Washita Co. OK Cemeteries

4jdurham — 2009-08-02 21:54:38Z

I think they quit using the rootsweb site. There is another site I posted on here but I don't have it close right now.

Canute Cemetery

genealogymom60 — 2009-08-02 18:09:21Z

Hello, I am researching the Thompson Family who went to Turkey Creek around the 1900's. This would be the Henry Thompson and Walter Thompson families. I have found some record of them in Canute and Oak City. There are several buried in the Canute Cemetery and Thomson-Pixlee Cemetery. I am looking for any information available on my family. Does anyone know if there is an index of the Canute Cemetery or how I can contact them. Also is there a local Canute Historian who may have information on them. Any suggestions, help, links appreciated.
Pat

Re: Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

stacileann — 2009-08-02 05:48:06Z

Thank you!

Re: Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

4jdurham — 2009-08-02 05:38:18Z

There is a cemetery index that has sentinel entries:

http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/washita/cemetery.html

Re: Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

stacileann — 2009-08-02 03:49:42Z

Thank you!

Re: Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

pemerson11 — 2009-08-02 02:48:51Z

Here is a site that will give directions..for a GPS/Navigation System. (Topographic Map Cemetery Feature In Washita County, Oklahoma). Just type this into your search feature. I stumbled onto by accident. I too am looking for a few burials that I suspect may also be buried there. Good Luck, I hope this works for you, as it has helped me.

Re: Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

stacileann — 2009-07-08 04:04:52Z

Again thank you so much! I will give it a try.

Re: Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

bonniemcd1 — 2009-07-08 03:46:16Z

I don't know if it's complete, but there is a listing at find a grave dot com.
Bonnie

Re: Newspaper in small towns of SW Oklahoma

stacileann — 2009-07-08 03:30:00Z

Thank you Bonnie!

Re: Newspaper in small towns of SW Oklahoma

bonniemcd1 — 2009-07-08 03:24:05Z

You can find the names of the newspapers at the Oklahoma History Center website under the research division.
Bonnie

Wheelers in Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Texas

masl85 — 2009-07-05 01:01:46Z

I am trying to locate my great grandmother’s brother. His name was Clyde C Wheeler. My great grandmother was Pearl Dove Groves Watson. Pearl and Clyde came to Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory now Pontotoc County Oklahoma back in 1895 along with their other siblings and their mother Elizabeth Wheeler and settled around Allen. Some of the other siblings were Emma Wheeler Lewis Birdwell, William Lou Wheeler, James Rufus Wheeler, and Edd Wheeler.

1895 – 1920 - Clyde lived in the Pontotoc county area.
1930 – Clyde was living in Washita County with his Margie, mother Elizabeth and one of his daughters Lethia. His nephew James L Wheeler also lived with them at that time.
1966 – Clyde passed away in Hobbs, New Mexico. He had lived there for 8 years.
1971 – Margie Wheeler his wife passed away. Clyde and Margie are buried in Hobbs, New Mexico.

If you have any information about Clyde or his family, or anyone else previously mentioned, then please send me an email.

Thank you in advance for your help.

Mary Ann

Newspaper in small towns of SW Oklahoma

stacileann — 2009-07-03 16:06:12Z

Looking for information about the names of newspapers, either operating or not for the towns of Sentinel, Mt. Park, Hobart, Roosevelt and Snyder. Thank you.

Sentinel Cemetery-Washita County

stacileann — 2009-07-03 16:04:11Z

I was just wondering if anyone knew if that cemetery is indexed anywhere or if there is something there with a directory? I haven't been there in a very long time and I am going there soon and just wanting to be prepared before I go so I don't loose time looking in the wrong places. Thank you!

Obit lookup up-Sybil Cross of Sentinel died: 2 March 1955

stacileann — 2009-06-20 13:38:53Z

Just wondering if anyone had the resources to look up the obituary of Sybil Lou (Roper) Cross of Sentinel OK who died on March 2, 1955. She was married to James "Jack" Cross and had six small children. Even any clues as to what possible newspaper an obituary would have been in would be appreciated. Thank you!

Re: James T. & Sarah E. Henderson, Washita Co., Ok.

foalie — 2009-06-19 20:52:29Z

This Henderson family is listed in the Washita County Cemetery Book.

Contact me privately at foaly@cox.net and I'll do what I can to help you.

James T. & Sarah E. Henderson, Washita Co., Ok.

patriciastaley223 — 2009-06-19 18:57:05Z

Looking for full birth and death dates for James T. Henderson 1867-1957 and Sarah E. Henderson 1872-1962. Both buried in Sentinel Cem. in Sentinel. Would also like to obtain an obit for James T. Henderson if a full death date can be obtained. What was Sarah's maiden name?

Known children:

Ebert ca. 1904
Orville O. ca. 1907
Charley T. ca. 1909
Bessie R. ca 1911
Clyde 1913-1932. Buried Sentinel Cem.
Claude ca. 1919.

Buried in Sentinel Cem. is also a Fred L. Henderson 1898-1942. Is he also a son to James and Sarah??

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Re: Request For Photo - J.J. Stewart

4jdurham — 2009-06-12 03:53:52Z

Thank you. I appreciate that. 4jdurham@cableone.net

Re: Request For Photo - J.J. Stewart

stacileann — 2009-06-11 23:57:40Z

I can't give you an exact date except that it will be this summer but I will be going to the Sentinel cemetery and would be glad to try and find the headstone that you are asking for and photograph it if I do.

Re: Request For Photo - J.J. Stewart

4jdurham — 2009-06-11 22:25:05Z

Well maybe he doesn't have a headstone. I am surprised I have found no one (to take the photo) over the years.

Chessie Stroud b: 15 Feb 1906 in OK

stacileann — 2009-06-11 22:08:52Z

I am looking for information on Chessie Stroud's family before she married Joseph P. Roper. All I can find is a date for her birth and that it is in Oklahoma. I know that after she married Joe Roper, that they lived in Washita county before moving out to California. After my grandmother Sybil Cross died (Chessie's daughter) my mother said slowly the family lost touch with the Roper's. My mother remembers that Chessie had a brother that they called "Doc" Stroud, married to a Julia, but that she did not think that Doc was his real name but more of a nickname. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

From Alabama, requesting obit lookup

rahbm — 2009-05-31 04:31:43Z

Marvin P. Harvey, Jr. died 25 Oct 1995 in Washita, Caddo, Oklahoma. I would like to have info from his obit, particularly his burial site. Thanks in advance from Alabama!

John L. Rogers married to Ella Hatchett, Bessie, Oklahoma

Bunny628 — 2009-05-07 18:45:16Z

I am trying to find the parents and siblings of John L. Rogers from Bessie, Oklahoma. He was born in 1863 and died in a chimney collapse in 1901. He was married to Martha Ella Hatchett and had 4 children, James, Ethel Cleo, John Marvin and former congressman, Will Rogers. He is buried in Union Hatchett Cemetery. James Carroll Rogers and Columbus Alexander Rogers are buried in Union Hatchett Cemetery as well but in my research I have found no relation. Any info on the Rogers family would be greatly appreciated.