Updated July 27, 2003

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HARSHA
I am the ggrandaughter of WS and Laura E. Harsha.
Looking for descendants of WS and Laura E. Harsha, prominent residents of Muskogee from 1880-1940. Harsha owned a general mercantile business with Spaulding, part of a ranch with JE and CW Turner and then went into real estate in later life. Some of their children were Anna Gordon Harsha, Truman Dow Harsha, Hoy L. Harsha, Rex S. Harsha. Any information or leads would be appreciated.

Patti Burke
Salem, Oregon
Posted March 5, 2002



DOWNING
Looking for information on Jack Chu A Lukia Downing. I have looked for years. Not for sure but his father may have been Moses. Joanna Vann my husband's grandmother always wondered where he died and is buried. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Walsie Aday
Posted March 5, 2002



SHARP
My name is June Sharp. I'm trying to find out who I am, as most people responding. All parents and grandparents are deceased, so no information. Hope you can help. I was born in Beggs, Ok. My father's name was Gilbert Wayne Sharp, his father was Harm Henry Sharp. Both are buried in Mounds, Ok. I've been told they came to Ok from Ark. (do not have dates) Some of the places I've heard about are Mt. Pleasant, Cushman and Cove City, Ark., but no proof they lived there. H H Sharp's 2nd wife was named Anna, dont have a maiden name. He had a son from his 1st marriage named Elmer Corbit Sharp, who is also deceased and is buried in Beggs along with his wife Lilly. Grandpa Sharp belonged to the Oddfellows Organization and lived in Beggs, Ok, when he died. Please let me know if anyone out there has ever heard of him or has information as to how I can continue the search. Thank you,

June Sharp
Posted March 10,2002



FOUTS
My brick wall is LEWIS AND CORA FOUTS. In the 1900 census of Muskogee is lists Cora and daughter Nora as living in Muskogee. The 1910 census lists Jasper and twin Joe and Nora living in Muskogee. No mention of LEWIS. Thanks to your web site I found that Cora was a dress maker listed in the 1903 city directory. Any help is appreciated.

Ben Fouts
Posted March 10, 2002



BLYTHE
Looking for living family of the late Maggie Parks Blythe,her sister Laura, or anyone who knew them. Maggie was born in 1892, not sure if in Fort Gibson, Okla, maybe Missouri. Married Albert Freeman Blythe in 1907. Had 2 children, Ollie Belle and William Perry.

Sharon
Posted March 10, 2002



NEELEY
Trying to locate descendents of Henry Clay Neeley born 185l in Ky. He migrated to AR. and was in Carroll and Benton Co's. After the 1910 census cannot locate him, or a cemetery record. Was believed to move to Ft Gibson and Muskogee area. His wife was Martina ? their children were Lela Emma,Roxey A.,Aldis,Lenna, Mildred,Mary. Any info appreciated.

Mildred Tatum
Posted March 13, 2002



TORIX
I am the great granddaughter of Peter Torix and Sarah Elizabeth Baker Torix. I have been told that my ggrandparents spent some of their lives in Ft.Gibson,Ok., and are probably buried there. I may have distant cousins in the area. My mom speaks of a cousin by the name of Billy Harris. I would be very grateful for any info on my ggrandparents.

Shirley Reynolds
Posted March 17, 2002



ADAIR
I am searching information for J. V. Adair. His father was Joseph J. Adair born in Caney,Atoka County and died in Durant, Bryan county.

Erma Tankersley
Posted April 5, 2002



DURHAM
I am trying to find something about Benjamin Durham. He was in WW1 and he died in the Muskogee Veteran Hospital in 1938. Can you help? I can't find any thing about Muskogee Veteran Hospital or world war 1. Was it General Hospital then. He is African American.

Lewis and Vera Durham
Posted April 5, 2002



SMITH
SMOKE SMITH was on the 1835 Cherokee Nations Census, residing in walker co., ga. he and his family came on the trail of tears. i would like any info about the names of his wife and children, or just anything. thank you so much.

jo claire corn dollar
Posted April 5, 2002



JOHNSON CORN
HULDAH E. JOHNSON CORN am looking for the gravesite of my great grandmother, huldah e johnson corn. she was the granddaughter of smoke smith, who was full blood cherokee. she died in 1910. any help would be appreciated. she was the daughter of john and sarah johnson. sara was the daughter of smoke smith. thank you very much.

jo claire corn dollar
Posted April 5, 2002



DACUS, BLEVINS, PONTUS, GIBSON
These are my surnames in the Muskogee Area. Cornelius Godfrey DACUS   12/18/1852---05/18/1945
Malinda Jane (Manes) DACUS   02/02/1850---02/02/1922
Fred Brinning DACUS    06/15/1883---11/1/1964
  
Martha "Mattie" Angeline BLEVINS   04/1876---after 1910-bef 1920
Letha Ann BLEVENS   05/1879---11/02/1903
Sarah Ada BLEVENS   02/1885---11/09/1975
  
Elnora Mathis PONTOUS   08/17/1888---02/11/1957
  
Birtie Naomi GIBSON   02/27/1880---11/22/1939
  
All were born Fulton Co. Arkansas and died in Muskogee Co, Tulsa Co, Wagoner Co.
This family came to Indian Territory, Creek Nation, (Ft. Gibson & Muskogee) Oklahoma between 1894 and 1896.

Jay
Posted April 5, 2002



RAY
WILKERSON
Looking for any information on Solomon Ray b. abt 1841 place ? married Nancy Wilkerson abt 1865, married Mary Wilkerson 1871. Solomon is listed on the 1867 Tompkins Roll as a half breed living with his inlaws John and Nancy Wilkerson.

Raymond Ray
Posted April 5, 2002



MANN
I am the granddaughter of John F. Mann of Briartown, Muskogee County, OK. John arrived in Briartown sometime in 1910 with his 4 children, traveling from Murray County. He worked for Midland Valley Railroad. January 1911, he married Noma Eperson of Briartown. In Nov of 1911, John was killed in a train accident. He is buried in Briartown. I can't seem to find where he was buried.

However, this is the wall! I know John was born in Texas but I have no information to connect him to his parents -- thus can go no further back. I have sent to the state for his death certificate -- hopefully one exists, which may have his place of birth. Additionally, the Marriage Certificate indicates John and Noma were married by W.C. Sisk, Minister of the Gospel Freewill B....... (can't read it) would anyone know if there was a church in Briartown of this denomination? If so who today would have those records?

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Bee Gatliff
Posted April 7, 2002



EARLES
I am searching for info concerning the gravesite of my gggrandmother, Virginia Ladd Earl(e)s. She was married to William Pleasant Earles. They very likely moved to Oklahoma from Tennessee between May 1872 and Oct. 1875. At least two of their daughters, Sarah Elizabeth and Susie, were born in Muskogee County. Other children included Estella, Flora, Laura, Dennis Jefferson, and James Alexander. I've been told that Virginia died in childbirth with Susie on Jan. 27, 1883, maybe in Webbers Falls. No one knows where she is buried. Any bit of information that might lead to more about Virginia would be deeply appreciated. Thanks--

Donna Taylor
Posted May 3, 2002



BARNETT, GIRTY, BIRD, PADGETT, SMITH
Looking for Anna/Anne/Annie Barnett. Married, Girty/Bird/Padgett/Smith. b. 1865, OK., d. abt 1915-1916, OK. Buried possibly in Snake Girty Cemetery, By the name of: Annie Smith She married; #1 Daniel R Girty (sr), 1 son Dan Girty (jr), #2 Charles Richard Bird, 1 son Jep Bird, 1 daughter, Lula Bird (married to Robert L Dickson & Mike Null) #3 ? Padgett, 1 daughter, Lela Padgett (married to Aretus Jenkins) #4 John G Smith, 1son, Clarence Smith.

Donna H.
Posted May 22, 2002



BALDRIDGE
I am looking for info on the Cherokee Baldridge line.......Captain Baldridge, George Baldridge, Fox Baldridge, Green Baldridge, Katie Baldridge, William Baldridge, Eliza Baldridge, Annie Baldridge......Any help would be wonderful!

Kenyon Littles
Posted May 24, 2002



WATKINS/IRVING
I am researching the name Watkins--John Deurelle (Bill) & Viola Irving Watkins. John was b19 Aug 1873 in Samantha, Tuscaloosa Co., Alabama and died 8 March 1921 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He married Viola Irving, daughter of William & Henerietta Fry Oakley Irving, 8 February 1899 in Braggs, Oklahoma. Viola was born 4 January 1880 unknown where died 5 July 1935 in Braggs, Oklahoma. Their children were--Audry, Florence, Jessie, Tommie, George Chester, Harold Glenn, & John Deurelle. Only George & Jhon are still living. Would love to learn something about William & Henerietta Irving and John & Viola Watkins.

Carole Watkins Ashbrook
Posted June 16, 2002



ARTHELLO or OTHELLO
I am trying to locate my grandfathers birth family. The only thing I have to go on is he was born 12/16/14. He ran away from the orphanage or was picked up from the orphanage and raised by a Mrs. Murdock who ran a boarding house in Muskogee Oklahoma. He was with her since about 1920. She called him Hardy. Don't know if that was his birth name. He remembered the name Hardy Arthello or Othello. any help would be greatly appreciated.

Sharon Bier
Posted June 16, 2002



COOPER
I am Looking for the Surname Cooper. My Dads name was Elliehue Cooper and he was born in Fort Gibson in 1915 His Parents names were Elic and Ada Leola Cooper and they are buried in a cemertery behind a Church in Ft. gibson .Do you happen to Know of such a cemetery. Thanks for any Help.

Ola (Cooper) Welborn
Posted June 16, 2002



CULVER
I am looking for information about my great-great-grandfather John Culver. He lived in Muskogee, OK in the early 1900's. He married Minnie Wilkey. I have traced John to about 1925 and then nothing. I would like to find where he died and where he is buried.

Kathy Dentis
Posted June 16, 2002



BLYTHE
I am still waiting for someone to have information on my grandmother. I have had no leads and I know there is someone living who is related or has info. on her. Her name was Margaret(Maggie) Parks Blythe. She was born in Missouri in 1892, later moved to Ft. Gibson,Okla. I know she had a sister Lara, or Laura and a sister Callie. She married in May of 1907 and Had my mother in 1908. She was married to Albert Freeman Blythe, they had a son William Perry also. He died @ 15. I know they had family by the name of Shipley whom they stayed with for a time in the area. I am in search of a picture of Maggie or any info as to what happened to her. I am not sure of anything on her family side as far as parents and etc., but do know she was my grandma and I want to know about her. My mother never saw her after she was about 4 years of age. I have pictures on the web site of my mother and her family and if anyone knows anything, would love to hear from you. Thanks

Sharon
Posted June 16, 2002



WALLS/LOUBEY
My search is John & Sallie Walls with the children Hattie and Clifford last found on Cherokee Nations census 1900 E.D 189 both children born in Indian Territory. Hattie married Frank Loubey in/or around 1912 had a son James Loubey in McClain at that time.

Mary Ann Ralston
Posted June 23, 2002



PERRY
Lucy Ann Burch Perry a widow and her 5 children,William, Noah. George, Mose and Dora came to Ft Gibson ca 1897. By 1900 her daughter, Dora Perry was living with Pleasant Porter [Creek Chief] as a Companion to his 2 daughters. But where were Lucy and her Sons? They were found in boone co ark in 1902.

Delores Raines Sutton
Posted June 23, 2002



DILLIN
I am looking for the Surname Dillin. My great grandmother's maiden name was Dillin. She had a brother named Wash Dillin (Possibly short for Washington Dillin). I believe he may have lived in Muskogee in the early 1900's. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Linda Gardner
Posted October 3, 2002



KAISER/BLEDSAW/BLEDSELL/BEDSAUL
My great grandfather is Barney E Kaiser he was married to Fannie Lou “Mary” Bledsaw (spelling is eighter Bledsaw, Bedsaul, or Bledsell)

Sandy Spurling
Posted October 3, 2002



BURR
I am searching For Aaron Burr Sr. and His wives Eliza timpson and Mary Winters Aaron and eliza live a briar town in the cherokee nation their chilbren all lived in and around Webbers Falls Any help will be appreciated.

Charles Colston
Posted October 3, 2002



HENRY
Trying to find information on the Clebern Henry family. They lived in Porum approx. 1928-1931. Not positive. I know they were living in Porter, OK in 1932 because that is where my mother was married.
The father was Clebern. His wives name was Hattie. His childrens names were Eula, Luther, Zida, Lily and Catherine.
Clebern had his sister living with him at the time he lived in Porum, her name was Asenith. She was about 15 years older than Clebern. She was approx 68 years old. He had her commited to a state hospital but I can not find anything on her or the family when they lived in that area. Any help would be appreciated.

Verna Eichhorn
Golden, CO
Posted October 16, 2002



CRIDER
I am researching the surname of CRIDER. Specifically, I am seeking information on Clarence Clyde Crider, a native of Ohio, who died in an oil field accident in Muskogee Co. in the 1940's.
Any information or suggestions of possible information sources will be appreciated.
Thank you.

Duane Hoak
Posted February 11, 2003



PEPPERKORN
I'm looking for information on Peter H. Peperkorn who was living in Moore Twsp. in 1920. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Paul Bohn
Posted February 11, 2003



VANN
Trying to find the name of Vann. G grandfather was Wiley Vann. His daughter, Zenia married a Gold C. Brown. Zenia was enrolled member of Creek Nation.

TABSBLTD@aol.com
Posted February 11, 2003



SUMMIT
Looking for information on Jas F Summit and Mary Elizabeth Parker Rice Summit.
Mary Elizabeth also called Mollie was buried somewhere by Muskogee.

CJoh384942@aol.com
Posted February 11, 2003



ESTES
I am searching for Thomas Sherman Estes also known as Sherman Thomas,born 1867 in Missouri. He was married to Pearl Rawley at Roy Missouri. They had three children at Webbers Falls Oklahoma. His brother that I know of also lived in the area there, Lindley C. Estes 1865. Would appricate any and all information on the Estes family. These are my uncles. My brick wall is getting facts on John W Estes-Thomas Sherman Estes(Sherman Thomas Estes)also Susanah Couch Roberts Estes
Thank you so much for any help.

mariesweet@aol.com
Posted February 11, 2003



RANDALL/RANDLE
I am intersested in finding the Surname Randle or Randall. My Randle branch all moved to OK. and then we lost contact with them. I have found a Willie Randle buried at "Greenhill" and I am looking for more information on him and his family he could be my Great - grand Uncle (My Gr-grandmothers little brother)
Thank you and God Bless you !

Jenny Gravemann
St. Charles, Missouri
Posted February, 2003




ROGERS
I am seeking Rogers family:

Samuel J., Sr. - born 1839 Cherokee IT
Wife Martha
Children
Cub (Culberson?)
Alvin
George
Sam Jr
Margaret - Miggie
Elizabeth - Lizzie
Bertha
Veida

thank you kindly

Jayne Kelly
Houston, Texas
Posted February, 2003




HOBBS and BENTON
I am researching JOEL HOBBS b. 1847 in MO. d. 15 Oct 1925 Boynton, Muskogee Co. OK m. Elizabeth (Lizzie) Simpson Hobbs b. 1853 in MO. d. 21 Oct 1925 Boynton, Muskogee Co. OK they owned a store in Boynton with a small diner in back. Their children were William, John, Nancy, Joel, Mary, Emma, Anna, ADA b. 6 April 1887 Hickory Co. MO m. JOHN BENTON in 1902 in TX now Ada and John also lived in Muskogee their sons born there were Johnnie, Lutcher, and Guy I found them listed on a 1917 Muskogee Co. School Census. John Benton may have been a deputy sheriff in Muskogee before they moved to Wewoka Seminole Co. OK. thank you for any info on these people.

LaVeta Townsend
Posted February, 2003




LILLARD and HIGHNIGHT
I am looking for any information on my grandparents - Thomas Jefferson Lillard and Lilas Fern Hignight. Thomas Jefferson Lillard was a practicing attorney in Wagoner and he and Lilas (along with Lilas's son Ray) moved to Henryetta sometime between 1930 - 1931.
Thomas's date of death has been recorded by a cousin as March 16, 1940 but my father contests that date. He says that he remembers his father dying on Washington's birthdate because they weren't in school that day. He was only 6 when his father died so maybe some memories have been confused.
Lilas Fern Hignight Lillard died on March 8, 1950 of cancer.
I am looking for any information on them. I am particularly interested in any photographs since I never got to meet either of them and my father has no family photographs.

Susan Lillard Salas
Posted February, 2003




RAINES
John Allen Raines[Rains-Ranes] was born 1854 in Walker co Ala. moved to Boone co Ark in 1870. Came to Okla [Ft Gibson] in 1898 for a short while. Was back in Ark on 1900 census, but no where to be found in 1910 altho his oldest Son John lived at Nash OKLA IN 1910 AND KIN ,HASKINS,ROWAN,PARTON and Wyrick all lived around in Muskogee Co. then. Any clue on his whereabout in 1910 appreciated.

Dolores Raines/Sutton
Posted February, 2003




YAHOLA
I am trying to reasearch my home town of Yahola in Muskogee County. The 1912 school census in District 15 lists Battle Creek school. Battle Creek was not built at that time and I believe the old schools name was Atalnta. There was also a black only school located 1/2 mile N. and 1/2 mile W. of Battle Creek school. The town had a post office, two cotton gins, a race track, and two stores all of which were gone in the 1940's. Any ideas where I could get information on the schools, years of operation, # of students and any other info on the town.

Gary G. Box
Posted July, 2003




EDWARDS
I'm looking for information on four Edwards babies buried in Black Jack Cemetery in Taft. The babies were born in 1890, 1891, 1892 and 1893. Three died in a matter of one or two days, the fourth lasted six days. Doesn't look like any other Edwards are buried there. Any help will be appreciated.

Mac Bentley
Posted July, 2003




COLE
Looking for any information, but especially death record, for Cora STEWART COLE b 1861/1863 Kentucky. Unsure of death date. Last child born to her and John Alexander COLE was 1904. Supposedly buried in Muskogee or Okmulgee County.

Anita Cole Manning
Posted July, 2003




INVADER OIL CORPORATION
I am trying to find information about the INVADER OIL CORPORATION (Muskogee, Oklahoma).

Kati Pöntynen
Posted July, 2003




SPRINKLE
I am trying to find my husband's family in Muskogee, Oklahoma. My husband's grandfather, Lewis Sprinkle, was born 20 June 1891 in Muskogee. Lewis' parents were William Rufus Sprinkle and Nancy Viola Adams. Nancy was born in Muskogee 17 March 1871. Nancy and William were married in the Cherokee Nation 28 July 1887. Are there any records available that I might be able to check out this information? I have looked at what census records are available on line but, cannot find them in Oklahoma. I am, of course, trying to prove my husband's Native American heritage, which is not easy. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Pat Sprinkle
Posted July, 2003




CLARK/YOSS
I am looking for my paternal grandmother. Her name was Amanda Clark. To the best of my knowledge she was 1\4 Cherokee indian , I believe she was probably born in the 1870 s. probably around 1877-1878, She was married to my grandfather, John Yoss, around 1906-1907. My father was born in 1907 in McAlester. Okla. I was told that her mother's name was Jane. I also was told by my brother that he though that her mother's maiden name may have been Blassingame. But we are not sure about that. So I am checking everything at this point. As you can see, I do not have much to go on, but I feel very optomistic that someone may have found something in a bible on this lady.

Edna Lofthus
Posted July, 2003




HAWN
I am researching Arthur (Artie) E Hawn, resident of Fort Gibson, OK with his wife Mary. Worked as a clerk at J L Landwirth in Ft. Gibson, OK. Born 1890 in Huntsville, Madison County, AR. Father was Darius Timothy Hawn born 1849 in NC. Mother was Bashaby Hayes, b 1853, died Oct 1899 of pneumonia, buried in Huntsville Cemetery, Madison County, Ar. Had 10 siblings. An older brother was Alfred Hawn, born 1875 in Huntsville, Madison County AR, who was the editor of the Huntsville Democrat a newspaper in Arkansas.

Beryl Hawn
Posted July, 2003




BURCHART/BURKHART
I'm researching the Samuel Burchart (Burkhart) family that lived on 9th st. in Muskogee until his death in 1944. He is buried in Green Hill cemetery. I would like to find his wife, Emma & any of the family members. Samuel was the brother of my wife's great grangfather & came here from Germany. I,m looking for any info I can find. Thanks.

James Cross
Posted July, 2003




VAUGHN
I am trying to locate Lorenzo Dow Vaughan and any family buried at Haskell Cemetery in Haskell, OK.

Linda Tramel
Posted July, 2003

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