Mar 7 1997
Searching for information on my SELF, RUCKER/ROOKER, WILLIS and may SAUNDERS ancestors. My g-grandfather, Lemuel Sanford SELF b. 1860 married Barbara Ellen WILLIS in NC and moved his family to Indian Terr. (OK) around 1900. They were believed to be merchants in Shelby, Cleveland Co. NC before their departure to OK. Lemuel Sanford SELF was the son of Lemuel S. Self and Martha WILLIS (d/o Joseph and Sarah WILLIS). Lemuel and Martha were m. 28 Oct. 1850 at the home of Joseph Willis. Lemuel S. Self died 03 Oct. 1864 in a
Union POW camp, Pt. Lookout, MD. Martha remarried ???? Lemuel S. Self was the son of Lemuel Saunders and
Rebecca ROOKER/RUCKER Self. Lemuel Saunders Self is believed to be the brother of Elijah, Joseph, Jacob and Basil Self. They are believed to be the son of John Self, son of William Self. Spousal surnames for the siblings of the above named individuals include - BALDWIN, MORRISON, LACKEY, MARTIN, CLINE, HOYLE, RILEY, SUMMEROW, BOST, HOOVER, HALLMAN, RADER AND BENDLE. Any information greatly
appreciated