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Help Matthews

SaraYaeger — 2009-11-10 18:28:29Z

Looking for obituaries for John F. Matthews 1867-1947 and his wife Modeana C. Matthews 1875-1925. They are buried in the Brinkman Cemetery, Greer County, Oklahoma. Trying to connect Modeana to parents L.B. Swain and Martha Hill.

Cecil Roy Robinson (1895 - 1876)

TerrySampson99 — 2009-10-31 13:54:19Z

I am posting this in the event that descendants of Cecil someday go looking for genealogical information regarding their Robinson lineage. If I am still alive when they do, I would welcome contact and an exchange of information.

Cecil Roy Robinson, born 1 Aug 1895 in Oklahoma, died Feb 1976 in or near Mangum, Greer Co. Married Gertie Adellia Red(d)ing in Greer Co. on 17 Nov 1917.

Cecil was the son of Charles Lovelace Robinson and Alice M. Mayberry and the brother of Eddie Lee, who married Frank Jefferson Barnett. Charles and Alice married in or near Prescott, Nevada Co., Arkansas. Charles was born 1 Nov 1868, in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, to James Luke Robinson and Laura Ann Dickerson, and died 7 Dec 1911. He is buried in Rock Cemetery, near Duke, Jefferson Co. OK. Alice was born in 1870, died in 1958, and is buried near Charles.

James Luke Robinson was born in Georgia on 14 Dec 1835 and died near Lebanon, Marshall Co. OK on 10 May 1898. His parents are unknown at this time. Laura Ann Dickerson was born on 1 Feb 1849 in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana, to Jehu Dickerson and Frances Ann Hope. James and Laura married in Ouachita Parish on 19 Dec 1870, and had three children: Charles Lovelace, Ola May, and Dona Ann. Dona never married, but Ola May married Francis "Frank" Frederick Sampson. Ola and Frank Sampson were my great-grandparents.

Re: Campbell/Elder Family History

rjohnston31 — 2009-10-03 06:06:52Z

It's been a long time since your post, but Larry Campbell was my uncle & he passed away about that time. None of those names appear anywhere in the Campbell family history that we have.

Re: Dorothy Lessor and Russell Pierson

tallshouse147 — 2009-09-05 21:59:17Z

I know this is an old post, but if you happen to be still working on this line, I have Pierson details if you would like them. You can email me through her, with your email and we can connect that way.
Terri

Re: Chisum family

ssandys81672 — 2009-08-20 21:57:25Z

Hope you get this

I think Lora Bell Chisum would be my great grandmother

I'm trying to find more information on both

Robert Lee Williams
and
Lora Bell Chisum

To confirm this

Any help would be appreciated

Re: PEELER,BOGART,PENLEY early 1900's

alan_bogart — 2009-08-03 18:36:47Z

Carrie Penley was my grandmother.
My father was Charles Thomas Bogart (born 1918)

Re: James Robert Rogers and Mary (Molly) Susan Brock

jypaul — 2009-07-14 06:39:28Z

You are the granddaughter of the "Aunt Alice" that was so close to my grandmother, Alpha Barton. And this is the same "Uncle Homer" that everyone spoke of. Thelma Mock is the only one of the 6 Barton children still alive, she lives in Azle. I am in frequent touch with her if you would like to ask her anything. She's almost 86, but still very bright!

Re: James Robert Rogers and Mary (Molly) Susan Brock

jypaul — 2009-07-14 06:36:00Z

Alpha Rogers Barton was my grandmother on my mom's side. She married Luther Hugo Barton, I am unsure of date. My mom was Freddie Louise Barton, youngest of 6 children. I believe they lived on a farm in Reed.

Re: BARTON

jypaul — 2009-07-14 06:28:43Z

My grandfather on my mom's side was Luther Hugo Barton. My mom's name was Freddie Louise Barton, the youngest of 6 children.

Re: ponder in greer co. ok.

Janice_Talley — 2009-07-13 15:51:51Z

Perryman Shumate Ponder 1839-1896 is buried in Reed,Greer Co also, but he died before the Reed cemetery was formed (1899) and was buried by the creek on his home place. He was struck by lightning while plowing in the field. They hung his hat on the fence when they picked him up and it stayed there until it rotted. His wife is buried beside him and one grandson, Olen, buried beside him. Olen was the son of William Perry Ponder and Mary Cornelia Smith. (they owned Ponder Chevrolet in Mangum)

Re: MELTON MURDERS - 1924

ThomasPTormey — 2009-06-17 22:51:49Z

I just saw your posting now, sorry to be so late. You probably figured this out by now but just in case you hadn't I believe he went to Hutchison, Texas.

I found someone there in the 1930 census that seems to be him, who is a single widower and is living with his sister.

Re: Willow Grove TN Immigrants

company_man — 2009-04-20 18:33:55Z

I am a descendant of the Hogan family that you are inquiring about. Please contact me, I have a lot of information to share.
tshogan2@msn.com

Re: SUMRALL

bjammin199 — 2009-04-10 08:48:56Z

I am the son of Ben Franklin Sumrall....He was the Baby of the twelve kids from Frank Hopson Sumrall and Minie (whilhite)Sumrall. Believe it or not Aunt Levurne,Aunt Marge, & Uncle Gene are still with us. Let me Know if you want to put your toe in the history of Granite Ok.

School Dist. Greer

2009-03-09 19:55:13Z

Hi
I need some help with some locations of school districts. I need to find them on my Greer Co. Section map. I am looking to locate Harmony, Corinth and Orient school districs. Can anyone help?
Thank you
Fred

Re: Book: The Willow Community A History of the Pioneer Town in Greer County, Oklahoma

CarolynKinnison46 — 2009-02-25 16:12:15Z

I am looking for a picture of Willow School. I keep the alumni directory and am the Secretary of our class. Willow consolidated with Granite in 1958. I am looking for pictures of Willow, Lake Creek, Ozark, Granite, and Liberty School. I would greatly appreciate any help.

Re: Centerpoint Cemetery, Greer County, Oklahoma

JimSnow87 — 2009-02-01 00:11:30Z

I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you sharing that information with me! Phyllis Snow

Re: Centerypoint Cemetery, Greer County, Oklahoma

susanbradford — 2009-01-31 05:06:30Z

Centerpoint was an older name for Ladessa Cemetery, south east of Mangum.
Greer County Cemeteries
http://www.okgenweb.org/~okgreer/greercem.htm

Ladessa Cemetery
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~okgcghs/ladessa.html

Centerypoint Cemetery, Greer County, Oklahoma

JimSnow87 — 2009-01-31 04:38:00Z

I've found old records showing ancestors buried in Centerpoint Cemetery in Mangum, Greer County, Oklahoma. After much searching, I cannot find a Centerpoint Cemetery in Mangum, Oklahoma. Does anyone have any information on this cemetery that may help me locate it. Thanks so much!

Re: Oklahoma Land Run

cheekfam — 2008-08-25 16:28:32Z

I am the same Richard Cheek, but I have moved to a new position and no longer have access to the landrun documents. I will try to answer your questions, but can't make any promises. You can email me directly at cheekfamok@yahoo.com

Oklahoma Land Run

KKSinger — 2008-08-24 23:51:20Z

I am trying to find the Richard Cheek that posted some information on USGWARCHIVES about people involved in the Oklahoma Land Run. I just had a question about the information. I see one of the my great-great grandfathers listed (Eli J. Chappell) but I do not see another great-great grandfather that know took part and settled near Crescent. If this is the correct Richard Creek, please free to contact me at kksinger @ cox.net.

Thanks!

Andrew J. Mathis

rhm5876 — 2008-09-22 05:36:05Z

Andrew and his family lived in Mangum from abt 1905-1917 had a blacksmith shop. 1910 address was 817 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Requesting any available photo's of his business. I have all census data.

Re: Floyd H. and Rae Shadden Sooy of Greer Co., OK

jcg1945 — 2009-01-24 00:31:05Z

I see that I made an error in reporting where Rae's possible son, Floyd (A. or H., Jr.) Sooy lived at his death. The SSDI record shows his last residence to have been Louisville, KY rather than Independence, MO, as I stated it.

Re: Floyd H. and Rae Shadden Sooy of Greer Co., OK

jcg1945 — 2009-01-24 00:25:11Z

Wiley Campbell and Martha Lou Ch(a or e)ney Shadden were the parents of Rae Shadden Sooy. I've seen Ancestry.com data for them and some follow-on family date for two of their children as well. Unfortunately, there is no certain data for Rae's husband, Floyd Herschel Sooy, after the 1930 census. But, Rae Shadden Sooy does appear on the SSDI, dying sometime in April of 1981, presumably in/around Mangum.

I also have found SSDI to list a man who might have been their son and named Floyd A. Sooy (rather than Floyd H. Sooy as I have him listed), born 6/6/1916 and dying 5/24/2002 in/around Independence, MO. I do know that Rae's son, Floyd (A. or H., Jr.) Sooy, was born in 1916. I know nothing further, sorry to say. In the unlikely even that you live in/near Mangum perhaps you might care to find some record of their obituaries and/or cemetery records there. Thanks for responding!

Re: Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

JYonkipin1 — 2008-09-21 21:33:02Z

Please contact me at jyonkipin1@aol.com; the photos came through fine, now hopefully I can find a way to save them on my computer. I am overwhelmed at actually looking at the images of these people I have wondered about for so very long. Thank you a million times over for sharing these with me. I hope that we can share a great deal more very soon.

Re: Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

JYonkipin1 — 2008-09-20 13:31:31Z

Yes, I do know exactly where Oscar and Pearl are buried. Oscar was buried in Ryan, Oklahoma (Jefferson County) near his father. Oscar's mother, Hanah, would later be buried near the two. Pearl was buried in Mangum. (Interesting side note: Pearl's burial expenses were paid in 1967 by son Lee, (birth name Oscar Lee Jr.). I also have a greatly detailed account of the accident which resulted in Oscar's drowning. There is an amazing newspaper account, but in addition to that there was a law suit filed against the railroad on behalf of Pearl and the children. It went on for years, and wasn't settled until the early 1930's, after Pearl died and the kids were adopted. In addition to the other records, I have copies of the funeral home records for both Oscar and Pearl. According to the adoption information I have, all 3 girls (birth names Ellen Inez, Dorothy Laverne, and Norma Joyce) were adopted by families residing in Mangum at the time.) Their brother Billie Gene was adopted by a family in Goodwell Oklahoma and the other two brothers, Oscar Lee Jr. and James Rufus, were adopted by a family in Tulsa Oklahoma. My records show that with the exception of Norma, the first and middle names of all the other siblings were changed at adoption either partially or completely. I have a great deal of information to share, including some "up the tree" with Oscar's family and his mother's family, "Curtis", from Texas. Could we correspond directly through our email addresses?

Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

JYonkipin1 — 2008-08-25 23:25:01Z

I am seeking any information regarding the ancestors and descendants of Oscar Lee Brooks and Pearl (Faubian?) Brooks. Oscar and Pearl married in Greer County in 1916, and had 3 sons and 3 daughters. In the 1920 census, the family is listed as living in Hobart, Kiowa county. In 1926, Oscar was killed in a railroad bridge collapse, leaving Pearl a widow with the 6 children. Three years later, Pearl died, leaving the 6 children orphaned. The children were adopted by 5 different families around the state of Oklahoma and all their names were changed. The 3 girls were adopted by 3 different families in Mangum; 2 of the boys were adopted by a family in Tulsa, and 1 boy was adopted by a family in the panhandle. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

JYonkipin1 — 2008-09-19 21:31:21Z

I have much info to share with you, and would love to have contact with you. I have tried for years to learn what happened to this family and these children. I have many records, including newspaper articles, death certificates, adoption records, marriage license and info on Oscar's Choctaw heritage. I have some info on Oscars family, 10 siblings I think, and on his mother. I have little onPearl. I have no info after the adoption on any of the girls, other than their adopted names and adoptive parents. I have some info on the 3 boys, and met 2 of them when I was very, very young. I would be thrilled to be in contact with any of the Brooks descendants. I would so appreciate a copy of the picture you mentioned.

Re: VINSON

rube77 — 2008-06-04 03:31:22Z

Peggy Christal McLean is my cousin. Her mother was a McKissak.....I can give you her address if you want it. Peggy sill owns the farm there in willow but lives near OKLA CITY. she was born and raised in Willow.

Re: Dr. Barton H. Moss

cattwomyn — 2008-11-25 19:37:30Z

Hi,
Just saw your post about my great grandfather's home in Willow. My grandmother was Missouri Ellen Moss, daughter of Dr. Barton Moss. I'm just discovering my ancesters and would love any information on the Moss family. Thanks.

Re: Akers family from around Granite

HDCOKLA — 2008-07-06 21:41:39Z

Hi there!

Just saw your post from 2004 regarding Essie Akers and Virgil Carver. I am a descendent of Virgil's brother, Arthur Carver, who was my grandfather. I guess that would make Virgil my great-uncle. Virgil and Essie had no children. He worked for most of his life in law enforcement and lived for many years in New Mexico, but I don't off-hand recall where. I believe he lived there at the time of his death too. If you need any additional information let me know.

Regards,
Howard Carver
Long Beach, California
formerly of
Willow, Greer County, Oklahoma

Re: Dr. Barton H. Moss

babycatlori0262 — 2008-11-27 01:07:42Z

Hello, Bartons daughter Ella would be my 3rd great grand mother. I have alot of information to share. let me know where to start. My email address is babycat@pldi.net or babycat_lori@yahoo.com... either one will work

Lori

Re: George Lee b:Jan.1857 Texas, married Sarah ? abt 1881

Ljgarcia_1 — 2008-11-06 16:33:48Z

Sarah's maiden name was Allison. She is my gggrandmother.
The first child list is Josie. She was also known as Sissy.
The names of all the children are Josephine, Minnie, Mamie, Willis, Annette, Myrtie, Ruth and Margaret.

Re: Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

sugarbaker_1 — 2008-09-20 03:04:18Z

Thank you for the very interesting information and your generous offer to share it. Unfortunately, I don't have a lot of info, but I will by happy to send the two individual pictures shortly as they are packed away. I had heard about a bridge accident and that after Pearl died, a Methodist minister took care of the children until they could all be adopted. My mom grew up in Mangum, then married and lived near Dallas most of her life. Her sister, Dorthea also lived in Dallas and died around l965. They had a sister, Virginia, who lived in Tx., but I have no info on her. Very little info on a brother, Bill, who lived in California. I was wondering if you knew the cemetary where Oscar and Pearl were buried? Off the record, I discovered that the couthouse in Mangum burned down in early l900's and all records were lost. I quit looking for any information after I read that.

Re: Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

sugarbaker_1 — 2008-09-21 21:12:20Z

I finally found the pictures of Oscar and Pearl. After a bit of trouble scanning on a new printer, I hope they are attached. I don't mind conversing by email. If you will reply to this post with your email address, I will email you back. It is amazing you have newspaper articles and so much detailed information. I have pictures of Dorthea and one old picture of the other sister. Also a picture of Norma at the age of three when she was adopted as well as many others. Did you grow up in Mangum? I was curious as to how you came across all this great information. I spent many wonderful summers and holidays there. I am in the process of trying to scan about 800+ slides on this new printer and a lot of them were taken in Mangum. AS I said, I just recently obtained all the documents, photos and slides. I am so very appreciative of anything you want to share with me and find it very exciting to have accidentally discovered your question on the website. If the pictures are not attached, please let me know and I'll try again.

Re: Seeking info on 6 orphaned Brooks children

sugarbaker_1 — 2008-09-12 07:17:16Z

I am the daughter of one of the Brooks girls that was adopted. I have an early picture of Oscar and his wife and I would be most interested in finding out more about them since they were my mother's biological parents. I do not know much except what the Barton family has told me. I also know the grandson of Oscar and in contact with them. I am astounded to look on this site and first thing I see is this inquiry. I have a little more info if you care to respond.

Andrew Kunz in Granite in 1911

pbbut — 2008-06-19 02:08:04Z

I'm looking for information on Andrew Kunz. According to a local history book from Crawford County, Iowa. He was living in the Granite area in 1911.

obituary

phill79 — 2008-10-09 23:21:31Z

Elmer E. Bunn died in a farm accident, 1 Sep 1906 in Greer County. Is there an account in an early Greer newspaper? I have additional information on the family which I will be glad to share.

Re: Looking for family of John and Jeanette Park / Parks

judybell011561 — 2009-01-14 21:24:52Z

The Bell names are
Preston Bell:(Belle)on 1900 census(Cabbage Bell was a nickname)
Salina Bell wife
James Bell
Ida Bell married John Beeson
Maggie Bell
John Bell
Claude Bell
Willie P or William Preston Bell
Leanna Bell
Lula Bell

Park names:
John Park
Jeannete Park
James Park married Jamie Beeson
Thomas Park
Theodothia Park ?
Theodosia Cox (boarder) possible mother to Jeanette?

Beeson Names:

Josephus Beeson
Calvin Beeson
John Beeson married Ida Bell
May
McDuffie
James
Hellie
Harry

Looking for family of John and Jeanette Park / Parks

judybell011561 — 2009-01-13 23:35:14Z

The family has been located on the 1900 Greer County Oklahoma Census with one household of John and Jeanette Park with children Thomas and Theodopohia. Another household of James Park and wife Janet or Jamie.

This family has been connected to mine as a possible relative. The Bell, Beeson and Park families migrated together in the 1800's and into the 1900's.

Please contact me if you know anything about this family

Re: Floyd H. and Rae Shadden Sooy of Greer Co., OK

siimom1 — 2009-01-23 20:41:59Z

Do not know if it is useful, but Post Master of Mangum in 1899 was W.C. Shadden. I have no other info on this person.

Re: GEORGE EUGENE SISSON

phyllisbaughsnow — 2008-12-20 19:59:08Z

My current email address is: countryheart73526@yahoo.com

Phyllis Baugh Snow

LOOKING FOR BURCHAM'S IN MANGUM, OK GREER CO.

Nelda2007 — 2008-08-24 23:56:36Z

I am looking on inf. of my son in laws', Burcham family. His
Father was Leonard Carl Burcham,Jr. b.abt 1930 in Mangum.
Leonard Carl Sr. was b. abt. 1908 & married to Louise Cruise
on 11/23/1927 Greer Co.Leonard Carl Burcham Sr.'s Father was
William F. Burcham, b. abt 1872 in Indiana, wife Sarah?.

The Leonard Carls', went by the name of Carl. Carl Sr. is
buried White Flats Cemetery, Reed, Ok I know there are still
Burchams living in Greer Co., & would like more info on the family, & would especially like to see pictures of Burcham
family.

My son in law is Craig Stephen Burcham, & he has a 6 yr.old son, also Carl, who may like to know of his Burcham history in later years.

Any info. appreciated. Thanks!

Nelda Thompson- e-mail directly to neldathompson@sbcglobal.net

Re: Jessey Muriel Leckie and wife Beulah

meeshel96 — 2008-06-26 10:05:09Z

I know that you posted this along time ago, but I am the granddaughter of Jesse Murrel Leckie and Beulah. Beulah's maiden name is Colson. I have more info if you need it. Just let me know.

D. P. Gibbs~Deputy Sheriff of Greer Co. 1907

lauraannnelson1 — 2009-01-30 23:52:10Z

Does anyone know D. P. Gibbs given names or his biography? I have a clipping from the March 1907 Hobart Republican that stated he was Deputy Sheriff from Mangum.

Any information appreciated!

Laura

Re: Looking for family of John and Jeanette Park / Parks

okiegal03 — 2009-01-14 20:14:23Z

hello I read you post and wanted to let you know that I have a book The Willow Community that has listed several Bell and Beeson families,
Willow is in Greer county, ok. possible connection?..there is however no listing for Park
but I would be happy to share with you the others if you can give me first names?....

Re: Looking for family of John and Jeanette Park / Parks

okiegal03 — 2009-01-15 06:42:41Z

Hello, there is some information in this book I think you would enjoy having,quite a bit on the Beeson's
and some of the others are also listed in the book.
Ida Bell , John Bell,..Josephus Beeson, Maggie Bell
if you will email me directly I will get these pages scanned for you tomorrow and ready to send to you.
my email is okiegal03@yahoo.com

look forward to hearing from you

Re: McMurtry/McMurtrey with: Prather, Anderson, Sheridan, Ledgerwood

okiegal03 — 2008-06-03 21:39:03Z

Hello
I have a book about Willow and it has our family in it, quite a bit about McMurtry...
Bertie, Bill, Claud, Curtis, Lee, Ethel, Eva, Garcia, JE, JH, Jessie, Jewel, John, Leo, Marie, Maud, Norma, Ollie, Pierce, Pinkey Sr, Pinkey jr, R, RM, Rainier Bill, Zelda

**there are photographs in the book of***
Bertie Lou WALL McMurtry Walker, Bill and Jewel McMurtry Jessie and Ethel McMurtry and son Pierce

Prather -Carol, Estelle, Ken, Rod, Terry

email me if you would like to have photographs of the articles that pertain to the people I mentioned...

email me okiegal03@yahoo.com

Re: Virginia Alice (Vergie) Bowman

okiegal03 — 2008-06-03 21:20:21Z

Hello I have a book that has information about William C Bowman - early Willow settlers, there is even a photo of him and his wife, (he is handsome) =) he is mentioned in the book on several different pages...
anyway
if you would like to have a photograph of the article and their picture I would be happy to share it with you

email me at okiegal03@yahoo.com

Re: George Frederick Mayer b. 1827 Baden,Germany

okiegal03 — 2008-06-03 21:14:24Z

Hello
I have a book that has articles in it, about G F 4mar1827 Bonn Germany and Caroline (Painter) Mayer

There is also a article about Charles M and Ida (Reid) Mayer
b 1857 son of GF and Caroline

if you would like to have a photograph of these articles
please contact me okiegal03@yahoo.com

there is also a Charles E Mayer and Helen Mayer in the book

Re: VINSON

okiegal03 — 2008-06-03 21:07:33Z

Hello
I have a book that has your relative mentioned in an article, its by Leon and Peggy Joyce McLean her aunt was Eula McKissack Vinson...I would be happy to photograph it for you if you would like to have it, its a really neat article
chickens, skunks, horses, mules, cistern rattlesnakes cooking biscuits on the stove, everything you would want in a story of oklahoma life! =)

email me if you would like to have it okiegal03@yahoo.com