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Marshal Jim SMITH of Wynnewood Shot in 1904 Indian Territory

Obits101 — 6 Dec 2007 3:33:09 GMT

...from Tha Byars Banner newspaper archives in Byars, McClain County, OK, dated:

The Byars Banner
10-20-1904

USED A CLEAVER

A Cook in a Shawnee Restaurant Attacks Wynnewood's Marshal

SHAWNEE: Jim Smith, city marshal of Wynnewood was struck on the
head with a cleaver at the English Kitchen, a big eating house
on East Main street and received injuries which will cause his
death.

Smith came here on business and after transacting it, stopped
at the English Kitchen for a meal, on his way to the depot. With
another officer, he was near the rear of the restuarant apparently
in good shape but arose from his seat when he heard a voice in the
kitchen, at the rear, with a remark that he recognized the voice,
and wanted to see the speaker. As he entered the kitch, the cook,
Jack Jordan, faced him, ordered him out, with an oath and then threw
a heavy cleaver at him. Smith was struck on the head. His skull
was crushed above the left eye for a distance of four inches. The
officer with Smith grabbed the assailant and turned him over to the
police. Jordan is being held in jail, under heavy guard.

Smith was picked up and carried to a room, where the skull was
raised off his brain, and his wound dressed but it is thought that
he cannot recover. Smith is a young man, quiet and unusually well
behaved, and the only theory of the police is that he thought he
recognized Jordan as a wanted man and the cook in a moment of rage
threw the cleaver at him.

SHAWNEE: Marshal Jim Smith died from the effects of his injuries,
and Jack Jordan, cook at the English Kitchen restaurant, has been
placed in jail, without bond. The body of Jordan's victim was
removed to Wynnewood, where burial was made. Jordan, it is
understoof will make a plea of self-defense, declaring that the
murdered man was attemtping to "pull a gun" on him.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Triple Murder by Ned Christie's Old Homeplace 1906 OK

Obits101 — 3 Aug 2007 12:04:15 GMT

The Oklahoman
07-10-1906
Tuesday
p.1/10

TRIPLE MURDER

A FEUD AT CHRISTIE BRINGS ABOUT A HORRIBLE SHOOTING SCRAPE

BROTHERS DIED TOGETHER

One Man Lives With His Body Carrying Two Bullets - Neighborhood is Armed for Further Trouble

Special to The Oklahoman.

Welling, I.T., July 9 - Reuben Kirby is dying, with two bullet
wounds through his body, at his home near Christie in the
Cherokee nation, and brothers, Pleasant Hubbard and Ernest
Hubbard, are dead as the result of a feud that has existed
for some time.

The killing took place at the home of Kirby Saturday afternoon.

This is about four miles from Christie and 25 miles from a
telephone or a telegraph station.

Last Thursday Will Reaves and Frank Kirby, a brother of
Reuben Kirby, got into an altercation and there was a
shooting bee, but no one was killed, though it is
understood that Reaves was badly hurt.

The Hubbard boys took up the quarrel for Reaves.

Saturday afternoon they rode to Kirby's place and opened
fire on Reuben Kirby, probably thinking he was Frank. Kirby
darted into the house as soon as they commenced to shoot
and grabbed his Winchester. Two bullets had already gone
through him. He came out of the door and dropped Pleasant
Hubbard from his horse. Henry slid off on the opposite side
of his horse and Kirby shot through the horse and killed
his man on the other side. There are several families
involved in the feud and it is feared that there will be
more bloodshed.

The fight took place near the famous Rabbit Trap section
where four men were wounded in another shooting scrape ten
days ago and where Ned Christie made his famous stand
against United States officers when he was an outlaw and
his cabin had to be dynamited before he could be gotten out
or killed. There have been many shooting scrapes in that
section of the country.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Ex-Marshal Dan PRICE Arrested for Murder 1906 IT

Obits101 — 2 Aug 2007 11:35:02 GMT

The Oklahoman
07-08-1906
p.1

Killed in His Yard

Kemp, I.T., July 7 - X. C. Dillingham, a prominent resident of
this city, was shot and instantly killed while standing
in his yard today by Dan Price,a former marshal. Price claims
he shot Dillingham in self-defense. Price had been working
for Dillingham and some trouble arose which led to the killing.
Price shot and killed Ora Taylor two years ago. He is in the
Durant jail.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Deputy Sheriff Ben RISNER Ambushed 1922 OK

Obits101 — 2 Aug 2007 11:18:59 GMT

The Oklahoman
12-01-1922
p.12/20

BRYAN COUNTY OFFICER SHOT

Unknown Assailant Fires Load Of Buckshot Into Body Of Ben Risner

DURANT, Nov.30 -(Special)- Ben Risner, Bryan county deputy sheriff,
was laidly wounded at 11 o'clock Wednesday night as he entered his
home at Bennington, twenty miles east of here, y an unknown assailant.
A load of buckshot was fired into his body. The shot inflicted
wounds from his head to his feet, some entering his stomach.

Risner was brought immediately to the Durant hospital where the
physicians probed for the bullets. They say there is no chance for
his recovery.

Risner has made a hard fight on the violators of prohibition and it is
thought by the people of Bennington that some law violator was his
assailant. He has been a deputy sheriff for three years and had done
very effective work in stopping law violations in the eastern section
of Bryan county.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Ex-Constable John GLENN Found Guilty 1905 OK

Obits101 — 23 Jul 2007 4:00:22 GMT

The Oklahoman
09-17-1905
p.3/14

EX-CONSTABLE FOUND GUILTY

McALESTER, Okla., Sept.16-(Special)- John Glenn, charged with
having murdered Wayne Bickle at Scipio, was found guilty of
manslaughter in the first degree by a jury in the district
court here and his punishment left to the court to assess.
While a constable at Scipio, Glenn raided a poolhall conducted
by Bickle and during a quarrel about the raid shot and killed
Bickle. Glenn pleaded self defense.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

belle starr/john middleton

Bonnie Shaw — 18 Apr 2002 4:29:57 GMT

john middleton is usually in most books on belle starr.he was jim reed cousin[i cant find the connection]he was also nephue of nancy a.reed middleton.jim reed aunt.i would like any info on john middleton.he was with belle and sam the last 6 months of his life.he drowed in poteau river in 1884.was from scott co ark[younger life].looking for a john middleton in our line.he may or may not be the one.but still interested in his life.wonder why he is always in her story.any info would help

Claude S. Taylor Murder

ClydeneWCannon — 21 Jul 2007 4:08:52 GMT

Among my mother's treasures was a one-inch newspaper article regarding the murder of her uncle, Claud S. Taylor somewhere near Bennington, Bryan Co., OK in the 1930's but the article did not have the newspaper's name attached.

At any rate, it described that Claud was gunned down on his front porch in the dark of the evening when he went out to check out a strange noise. He left a wife and two young children. His neighbor was a suspect.

Does anyone know about this event or the Taylor Family. Claud's sister was Katie Lee Taylor Wiler. Their parents were James Lee and Florence Phillips (Cherokee) Taylor who resided in Choctaw Nation & Bennington, Bryan Co. OK.

Any help appreciated! Clydene

Deputy Sheriff MOORE of Custer County 1905

Obits101 — 9 Jul 2007 7:34:53 GMT

...from The Oklahoman Newspaper archives in Oklahoma City, OK, dated:

03-12-1905
p.4/25

Ben Clarke Was Killed Near Hammon
While Resisting Arrest

Elk City, Okla., March 11- Deputy Sheriff Moore of
Custer county shot and killed Ben Clarke of this
county, near Hammon, while Clarke was resisting
arrest. The sheriff and posse went out for the
purpose of arresting Clarke, his brother and four
others who were implicated in some offenses in
Custer county. All were arrested except Ben Clarke,
who met the officers with a Winchester, killing one
their horses. The gang to which Clarke belonged is
considered the worst in this country.

***posted for genealogical purposes only; no relation***

Burneyville, Chickasaw Nation

2buckets — 3 Feb 2002 9:36:53 GMT

Walter L. Mull was a constable in Burneyville, IT now Love County in the 1900 census who was supposedly shot to death by a black man. His father was a Dr. in Ardmore. Dr. William Frank Mull who died 8-2-1910 in Ardmore.
Any information on Walter or Dr. Mull would be appreciated.
kim Collins
kimbo@brightok.net

Obit says my ancester was a U.S. Marshall in Indian Territory

RMac05 — 19 Aug 2006 5:00:24 GMT

I will post the picture of the Obit below, it says my 3rd Great Grand father Frank Ziegler was a U.S. Marshall in Indian Territory. He was in the U.S. Cavalry during the Civil War between 1861 to 1862. He then moved west to Kansas and married Eleanor Bourassa in 1871. His wife was a Potawatomi Indian, and at some point they moved to Indian Territory in OKLA.

How do I find out if he was a U.S. Marshall around the dates of 1870's &1880's in OKLA?

Thanks for any help!

lawmen

winksaddiction — 17 Jul 2004 11:15:04 GMT

Looking for any information on greatgrandfather, Jacob M. Jacobson, USD Marshal, Indian Territory, l903-l908.

Dempsey King Smith

arline47 — 13 Oct 2003 2:12:01 GMT

My husband's grandfather, Dempsey King Smith was a marshal. I have his badge but would like more information about him and about his career.

Chris Madsen

Peter Lipsio — 12 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Conducting research on life of Chris Madsen. Would appreciate any information with regard to available resource materials, with particular reference to U.S. Army service and law enforcement service within Oklahoma Territory/Indian Territory.

Many thanks,

Peter Lipsio

Jewell

OWillhite4108 — 25 Jun 2001 5:11:45 GMT

Would like to know who Marion Jewell killed in the 1920's probably in Cherokee, Delaware or Adair County. Know he went to prison for it. Oleta Willhite

Ora Albert Lincoln, Sheriff, Garfield County, 1922-1923

Ed Lincoln — 28 Aug 2002 8:01:42 GMT

I am looking for any information about my grandfather LINCOLN, Ora Albert, 02 Feb 1894-23 Dec 1958, have been told he was the Sheriff of Garfield, 1922-1923, does anyone know more. Thank You

Idabel Bank Robbery

JudyMcElyea — 23 Jun 2001 5:34:31 GMT

A bank robbery occured in Idabel OK on Feb 14, 1946. There were 4 men enter the bank, which had been left open by an employee of the bank. Her name was Elizabeth Dooley. The 4 men were tried and convicted, but I can't find any information on the out come of Mrs. Dooley's trial. The trial would have been convened in Muskogee OK. I would like very much to know what happen to Elizabeth Dooley.

The 3 men Duncan, Pack, & Larson were sentenced to El Reno and Moss was sent to Levenworth prison.

I have some newspaper articles on the men and the county docket, but not the trial transcript yet. Will share any info I have.

Thanks, Judy McElyea

Seeking information about

choctawmaid2 — 20 Sep 2003 6:18:51 GMT

Oklahoma County, OK. Deputy Sheriff Claude M. Tyler. Claude was with the Sheriff Dept 1917 through 1936. Articles, pictures, and personal information will be appreciated.

A

Sheriff Curtright

RobertLeonard5669 — 31 Dec 2004 6:42:23 GMT

Looking for the 1950s Sheriff in Shawnee, OK.

Frank Carpenter, d. 1906-1909 OK

Don Murphey — 20 Oct 2005 3:42:48 GMT

I'm looking for lawman Frank Carpenter trapped with others near Mountain or? around 1906 to 1909 Okla. Frank fatally wounded, died in hospital Okla, maybe Norman or Okla City leaving wife, Susie and baby son. Jesse

Fort Smith, Judge Roy Parker's cases

vancehawkins1952 — 4 Dec 2006 10:43:07 GMT

http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/pioneer/index.htm

At the above link my great uncle ( go to hte index and search Oscar Richey) wrote:

My parents were Natives of Arkansas and grew up near Fort Smith which is just across the line from Indian Territory . . . After they were married in the year 1872, they moved into Indian Territory and settled in either the present Sequoyah or Leflore Counties. I do not know on which side of the Arkansas River they lived . . . Mother never ceased to tell us children of an experience which she had while living at that place. Two White men and Two Negroes committed some kind of a crime in the Indian Territory, were taken to Fort Smith tried and convicted and were sentenced to be hanged.

When the day of the hanging came, she and Father like everybody else in the country started early for the hanging was to be a public affair, and they traveled all day through the woods and across the streams and when they reached Fort Smith there were literally a thousand people which was a great number at that time, gathered as if at a picnic to witness the hanging. Mother watched the hanging and it was so horrible to her that she regretted attending such a thing all the remainder of her life.

I was wondering how a person could find a record of the hangings at Fort Smith from about 1872 to 1875 or 6 or 7 or so. I'd like to verify that story, and find a time when 2 whites and 2 blacks were hanged at Fort Smith on the same day, but I don't know how to research it.

Thank you,

Vance Hawkins

William Washington Bagwell of the Indian Territory

bamorey — 22 Jan 2002 7:01:49 GMT

I am searching for information on my grandfather, William Washington Bagwell, who always said he was a marshal in the Indian Territory. Any help you can give me would be most appreciated. "Wash," as he was known, grew up in McCurtain, Choctaw Nationa. He was born in 1872.

Sam Bland Bush - Lawman OK Indian Terr. vs. St. Clair

Diedre — 18 Jan 2006 9:45:48 GMT

Does anyone have any info on my great-uncle [Sam] Bland Bush? b. May 1869. Confirm or explain shooting death by his outlaw brother-in-law named St. Clair? Date? Possible place of burial? Anything would be greatly appreciated.

His wife was Nora St. Clair, his son was Houston Bush.

Al Spence Gang

harrietm4 — 2 May 2005 2:54:36 GMT

Would like to know the date of the Katy Train robbery that he was involved in. Also would like info on how to get information on an escape from Levenworth Pen on Dec 11, 1931 envolving 7 prisioners including my ggrandfather Earl Thayer. He was captured and died in Levenworth in 1934.

The Smith-Dixon Gang

LorenaDixon — 4 Aug 2004 4:59:03 GMT

is anyone familiar with this gang and does anyone know their first names and where they were from?

Jim Martin shot & Killed Sep 1906 Oswalt Indian Territory OK

jocox51 — 3 Nov 2006 8:02:41 GMT

I am hoping that some might be able to help me.

I am searching for information on a murder trial. I started with a newspaper clipping from the Ardmoreite newspaper from Sep 11, 1906.

I have not been able to find a follow-up on this story. I have been told by another researcher that at least one of the men or maybe 2, died in prison.

All I had to start with were the names and date. I contacted the National Archives in Ft Worth and they did find this in an index. They gave me a docket #5812 and the correct spelling on the names, but I was told that they do not have the records. This index covered the years 1895 -1907.

They problem seems to be where would the trial have been? Was it Federal or State? The shooting was Sep 10,1906 and since Oklahoma became a state in 1907, I am beginning to think the records might have been transferred from Federal to State.

I have contacted the Court Clerk for Carter Co. as well as Love Co and no one has been able to help so far.

This is what I have:

Docket #5812
Murdered man was James (Jim) Martin Shot and died September 10 1906.
shooters were John Banks, Eldridge Gassoway and W.S. Aderholt
Place was near Oswalt, Indian Territory
The newspaper clipping stated that the "Marshals from Ardmore" were called.

I have checked the web page for Oklahoma Court System and the oldest cases listed there was for 1908. Also, they only list the State courts and I do think this might have been Federal.

I once read (can't remember where) about a trial from Indian Territory that took place in Paris TX. Does this sound right? Or even possible?

I will greatly appreciate any tips or idea's that anyone might have.

Thanks,

Jo Cox

Henry STIFF lawman/outlaw of McCurtain Co., OK

ShajuanS — 14 Mar 2005 9:21:38 GMT

Hello, I'm researching Henry STIFF who died Dec. 08, 1919 in Broken Bow, OK, McCurtain Co., of a gun fight with Andrew Jackson, an African American in that area. Andrew died the next morning Dec. 09, 1919. Henry was well known in the area and was the Sheriff of the town and had killed several other men before. Anyone with connections to these families out there feel free to email me.

John & Martha Howell, abt 1882, OK Indian Territory

maryraysargent — 29 Aug 2006 4:56:06 GMT

LOOKING FOR MY GREAT G GPARENTS JOHN AND MARTHA HOWELL AND FAMILY ABOUT 1882 NORTH RANGE INDIAN TERRITORY OK MY GRAND MOTHER BORN THERE OLLIE ANN HOWELL NOVEMBER 18TH 1882 JOHN OR MARTHA WAS INDIAN ?? THERE WAS OTHER CHILDREN HETTIE, ETTA . AND ONE BROTHER HENRY ALL LAST NAME HOWELL PLEASE HELP ME ANY THING WOULD HELP MY GRANDMOTHER OLLIE MARRIED MARQUIS LAUDETTE IN SAME AREA ANYTHING ON LAUDETTE OR HOWELS PLEASE THANK YOU MARY

Sim Dixon

Barbara — 21 Jan 2005 7:42:35 GMT

Buried sideways at Fort Parker, Texas, Limestone Co. Was hanged 1872-1874. Looking for information.

Coulter Gang

Betty Price — 22 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information on a Gang called "The Coulter Gang" or "The Coulter Boys" that was operating in Eastern OK in the 1800's. Their names were Zack, Dee, Bud, Berry, Kit and Grandpa. Any help will be appreciated.
Betty

Johnson-I think he was a U.S Marshall, he was my mother-in-laws, father.( Mother-in-law was Marie)

Bonnie Bernstein — 8 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for family of Johnson's, either Alvord or Mangum, Lawton area

Al and Frank Jennings (outlaws)

D. Stussy — 14 Feb 2003 11:21:28 GMT

I'm looking for genealogical information on them. I can find biographical information on them as individuals, but nothing that identifies parents, other siblings, or any marriages or children.

Supposedly, a Jennings cousin of theirs married into a Paul family of which a sibling to that individual married a cousin of mine. The source person of this information claimed that this Jennings spouse who married the Paul was related to Al and Frank somehow. Since the people in question lived in SW MO, where KS, OK/IT, and MO come together, they did seem to live in the correct area.

The Paul family involved has General Lafayette Paul as a member. Tracing them hasn't helped me find the Jennings connection.

Norman Newman

Martha — 24 Aug 2005 5:47:23 GMT

Looking for info. on one "Reed", thought to be "Norman Newman" by Pat Garrett, & a Greer county, Oklahoma Sheriff, by whom said "Reed/Norman Newman" was shot & killed in Dona Ana county, New Mexico in 1899. There are conflicting stories whether "Reed" was Norman Newman, or the wrong man. Thanks, Martha.

Perry "Kinch" West

DSchafer3579 — 9 Jun 2003 12:52:04 GMT

Does anyone know of any known pictures of Kincheon West? He was allegedly the brother of my gr gr grandmother, Louisa T. West.

Deb

Al Spencer Gang

AllenToman — 7 Jan 2006 3:45:12 GMT

I am looking for information on the Al Spencer Gang of Oklahoma. I believe my grandfather, Charles "Charley" Toman was a member of the gang. I also believe my grandfather was involved with Spencer during the last hold up of the KATY Flyer in Oklahoma in 1923. I need to locate info concerning Spencer gang members. I also understand that my grandfather was involved in a bank robbery in Coffeyville Kansas in the 1920's, not the famous Dalton Gang robbery. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Judges in Territory

sherry — 25 Apr 2005 1:23:23 GMT

Is there any list of judges during territorial day?
My grgrandmother told story of being a new young bride in Oklahoma, her husband a judge. Court was going to be held at their home. She asked her husband how in the world she was going to have to feed all those people, since they came horseback and wagons and would be there several days. Don't know if it would be Judge Green or Judge White. Father never told whick of his grandmothers it ws.

Lawman Fergerson shot 1880/81

MyraNorman — 10 Jun 2005 9:20:20 GMT

Looking for info on a lawman killed on duty in Cherokee Strip about 1880/81. Mr. Fergerson(1st name unknown) was killed as he stepped to the porch to make an arrest when a gun shot through the door killed him. His son John Edgar Fergerson was born 27 Aug 1881 in Indiana. His wife was Kimberly Jane Williams Fergerson.

Will Scott Cleveland & Skiatook, OK

sscotty1 — 5 Jun 2005 3:05:11 GMT

I am looking for info on Will (William) Scott b. ca December 1861 Texas. He was rumored to have worked as a marshall in the Cleveland, OK area. He was last seen by family members in Skiatook, OK in the early 1930s. He was part Indian, possibly Creek. Looking for any possible lead on him and his burial location.

Henry Hetler, pre-1900 lawman, Porum OK

susan oliver — 16 May 2005 11:28:08 GMT

henry left behind 2 children his wife, i know where he was buried but when did he died when where did he marry lizzie, can anyone help me find anything on henry hetler ?

USMarshall John Dossett OKLA

dongray6252 — 27 Jan 2002 11:08:33 GMT

Looking for info on G uncle Was Marshall or Deputy Marshall. Was shot to death near Lawton,OK in 1926.

William M. Stanton, US Marshal IT OK.1800-1888

Margaret — 3 Aug 2003 7:05:52 GMT

Hello: I have been searching for many years for my gggrandfather, who was a US Deputy Marshal in the area of McAlester,Ok and surrounding areas. He was killed by an outlaw outside of a bar in No. McAlester in August, 1887.
I would appreciate any information on him. Or where I could go to research it. Thank you.

Daily Oklahoman Newspapers of late 1890s

tinkerok — 2 Mar 2005 5:54:39 GMT

Beaty killed by outlaws in Oklahoma

acbeaty — 2 May 2005 2:53:26 GMT

Very little is known of Armen Beaty's life since he died so young. His tragic death was all that anyone would remember. Events of his life was long out of memory for those who would be able to recall it for the younger generations that could or would save it for posterity.
Armen was working on a ranch in Ennis, Texas in September 1895. He and others hearded some cattle north into Oklahoma, unknown if it was Indian or Oklahoma Territory and sold them on May 20, 1896. After selling his cattle and while standing near his wagon, several outlaws approached him and demanded the money from the sale. He refused, was shot and killed at the age of twenty five. He was buried near the place he died (unknown location), later his parents had him disinterred and re-buried at Carson Cemetery near Ector, Fannin County, Texas. Since Enis is south of Dallas, it appears that the most direct route to Oklahoma was from Sherman Texas eastward along the Red River to a point north of Bonham Texas. Does this story ring a bell with any one?
Armond Beaty acbeaty@1starnet.com

William James Fagan, Deputy Sheriff (Elk City, OK)

Janeille — 2 May 2005 2:54:10 GMT

Looking for info on my G-GrandFather William James Fagan (b) 1865. I have a slip of paper that says he was Deputy Sheriff for Elk City, Oklahoma (Beckam County) for 2 terms. Also says he killed 5 people while being a Sheriff. Doesn't have any time frame on it. His first wife was Synthia/Cynthia Jane Parker & his second was Gertie Mae Anders/Anderson. Any more info much appreciated !

Sam Minor, Indian Territory Marshal under Judge Parker

PaulSaeli — 20 May 2004 4:49:02 GMT

Hello All,
I'm seeking any information concerning Samuel Minor who served as a Marshal in Indian Territory during the 1890's. I have already contacted Ft Smith and they basically had his years of service.
Thanks,

Paul

George W. Clary

Bbarog9904 — 21 Jan 2005 1:38:23 GMT

I have been trying to find my Great-Grandfather George W. Clary. I was told that He was shot to dead in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in Abt. 1904 but could of been before that.and there is a news paper clipping on him. Can anyone help me find anything on this.

George R. Tucker

Glen Hamilton — 30 Nov 2003 2:06:28 GMT

great uncle killed by Horse theives.

lisamilan — 27 Aug 2004 8:26:07 GMT

I have just found out that my great uncle was killed at Okeen, Oklahoma. He was part of a possee chasing horse theives. How could I find out more info on him? His name was Albert Simpson, he was a born in England but the family came to Iowa in 1850--1860. If anyone can help i would really appreciate it.

OK records 1880-1890

N. Barginear — 4 May 2005 2:57:01 GMT

I have been trying to locate the records of murders in the 1880s. My ggf delivered mail between Denison TX and Durant OK. He was apparently ambushed, robbed and murdered while on a mail run between those two cities. His body was never found. I have contacted NARA, and all I get is a run-around.. No one seems to have the records of crimes committed in that area at that time. Can anyone help me locate Oklahoma criminal records of that era?

Oklahoma/Indian Territory Outlaws

loco4lorca — 28 Dec 2004 5:49:21 GMT

Does anyone know anything about brothers known as the Tittles/Tiddles (sp)? Any help would be appreciated.

J. D. Jones, OK city Lawman

gloria — 2 May 2005 3:17:43 GMT

by the name of J.D. Jones...If anyone has any info I would sure appreciate it...My g-aunt Nona helped raise him during his first couple of years of life. J.d.'s father was Llos Jones and his mother was America, aka Merikee redwine jones. Merikee was the sister of my ggrampa albert redwine, so am real interested in the family. thank you list.

Russell Charles Stanhope- Dep. US Marshal

Mike Smith — 15 Oct 2004 8:03:51 GMT

I am looking for information on a Russell Charles Stanhope born 1866(England) died 1945. Lived in Paris, Texas, 1889 -1891 and longer. Was possibly a Deputy Marshal around Bartlesville, Okla. Thanks Mike Smith

L. Lowry, OK legislator 1923-1929

Patrick Berry — 2 May 2005 3:19:25 GMT

I am looking for information on a L. Lowry. He was one of Oklahoma's first legislators. He served 1923 through 1929. Does any one have any ideas how I might find out more about him. Thanks for any and all help.

U.S. Deputy Marshal Selden Trullery Lindsey killed Bill Dalton

M Schouw (Lindsey) — 4 May 2005 3:00:44 GMT

My GGGrandfather did! His name is U.S. Deputy Marshal Selden Trullery Lindsey, of Ardmore, Oklahoma. If anyone would like to know more, or require proof of this, please contact me. I have a great respect for S.T. and would like to see the record set straight.

Maren Schouw (Lindsey/Miller/Keene/Haley surnames)

"Black Jane" Newcomb; Tom Newcomb

Martha Fanning — 2 May 2005 3:23:54 GMT

I'm just curious if anyone has any information about Indian Territory Newcombs. A professor told me that "they ran with the Delaware Indians and were notorious horse thieves & murders"...any info about a Newcomb married to a Cherokee ? woman called Black Jane? And does anyone have any info on a Tom Newcomb who shot Custer;s chief of scouts in South Dakota? One historian said it was a stand-up shootout in the door of a dug-out. Thanks!

John Oliver Sutton

korwig333 — 25 Aug 2004 9:20:17 GMT

John Oliver Sutton; 1/2 Cherokee Indian;born 1850 in Tennesse; married Julianna Marshall 1888 in Huntington/Ft. Smith, Ar; child-Lucy C. Sutton in 1891 in Arkansas; died in a gunfight in the line of duty as a US Marshall supposedly in Claremore. I am not able to locate any of this family or confirm the validity of the US Marshall statement. He must have died in 1893-1896. Lucy C. Sutton appears on the Dawes Commission Rolls. He does not appear on the 1880 Census in Cherokee Rolls or Guion Miller Rolls. I'm looking for any information on the Cherokee family or US Marshall claim.

Charlie Pierce

William Pierce — 12 Apr 2004 5:40:11 GMT

We have some family tradition that Charlie Pierce, member of Doolin gang is family member. However we have no data. Anyone with a family group sheet please respond.
We do have a Charles still alive.

Strange family in Caddo/Ft.Cobb, OK

JudyKnox58 — 2 May 2005 3:26:07 GMT

I am looking for family members of the Strange family. Connected to the Miranda family and that are burried in Ok. Oak Grove, anadarko, and Ft. Cobb. Any help of connecting with family about Singleton Grady and Myrtle Strange .He died in 1965 and she in 1952. Her family were on the Chickasaw nation .Please help me connect with this family.Thank you

Austin Billingsley, murdered Wayne Co., 1941

tjfngr — 2 May 2005 3:27:11 GMT

was told that my grandfather was murderes in wayne ok. in 1941. am looking for infirmation . his name was austin billingsley. would appreciate as much information as u can give

Sterling Elder, murdered 1896

EileenHolik — 2 May 2005 3:28:00 GMT

Family history has that Sterling Elder was a US Deputy Marshall murdered in 1896. His dob 8/16/1845, Georgia; dod 5/30/1896 Fort Cobb, Oklahoma; burial Holcomb Cemetery, Chickasha, Grady Co., Oklahoma. I have seen a photo of his head stone but was not able to read the inscription.
I believe there was an article in the Daily Oklahoman 2/11/1898. The archives from that paper do not go back that far. I believe the trail was for Lizzie Ellis Izaaca. Her brother John Ellis was to stand trial separately.
Do you have any suggestions on how I might proceed to confirm this information?
Any help and suggestions would be appreciated.
Eileen Holik

Hale & Jesse Dunn

bonsloan — 16 Apr 2004 12:01:37 GMT

Would like info about the Dunn brothers who were in law inforcement in Carter County, Oklahoma in the 1930's.
Other e-mail is rbssloan@madillok.net

George Allen, d. 1958, police officer, Duncan, OK

agee1 — 2 May 2005 3:28:39 GMT

I am looking for information on George A. Allen who died 1/25/1958 and was a police officer for the Duncan, Oklahoma police department. If someone could give me a clue as to where to look for his record as an officer, like date of service and such, I would be grateful.

Willie Bates imprisoned at McAllister for murder.

DonnaSmithvmld4sesmvj2j9u9faoivvvprpph — 13 Sep 2004 4:59:50 GMT

I'm trying to find info on Willie Bates who family tell me shot and killed a man after a property dispute. I'm told he dioed in prison. Other family say he is buried at Dripping Springs. But, if he his he has no headstone. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I believe he lived near Maud, or Moore, or Avoca. Thanks

Dan Sanders murdered in the 1960's

DonnaSmithvmld4sesmvj2j9u9faoivvvprpph — 13 Sep 2004 4:59:50 GMT

Does anyone have info on the murder of Dan Sanders? I believe it was about 1967, but not sure. He was the husband of my Great Grand Aunt Missouri (Zoo) Everett. I know they lived in Pott Co.

The Blonger Bros.

Craig Johnson — 27 Mar 2004 3:51:27 GMT

We are seeking information on our ggguncles, the Blonger Bros., and hoping you'll come see what we have already uncovered:

http://www.BlongerBros.com

The Blonger Bros. were saloon men, gamblers, lawmen, mining tycoons and bunco artists, and at one time were known all over the West. Lou went on to build a huge bunco ring in Denver that lasted almost forty years.

They are a forgotten slice of the West that we are pleased to introduce to the internet.

greatgrandfather

Jeffery S. Eis — 22 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find information about my greatgrandfather. His name was E.E. Eis(I believe to be Elbert Eis). He was from Beaver Ok. and I was told a Federal Marshal. Could anyone give me any information? If so E-mail me at jeis@harvesters.org. Thank You

Pauline Amsel, murdered in Durant, 1914

amselbird — 26 Jan 2004 4:44:57 GMT

I am searching for police/coroner records of my cousin Pauline Amsel, murdered in 1914 in Durant, OK. Can anyone direct me? Are they mouldering in an archive somewhere? Much obliged.

IT Sheriff Tishomingo

jjhowe@tsf.net — 24 Jan 2004 9:49:01 GMT

I am looking for information on Sheriff Noah McGill. He and his brother were chasing some outlaws and Noah's brother was shot and killed. I don't have any information of the crime or location of this incident.

Can anyone help? Thank you, Jim Howe

Isaac L. Hicks 1903

chuck Spillers — 9 Jan 2004 4:05:00 GMT

My grt grandfather was a special police officer in Bartlesville
Okl, he came from Kentucky. He was shot while on duty
at the livery stable in Bartlesville, Okla on about the 16th of
October 1903. Bartlesville kept no records of employee's
until 1920. Trying to find out what a special police officer
was, and also any kin folk or other data someone may
have on him. Thank you.

Chuck

Charles (Charley) Barnes or C.B. Barnes

maddox178 — 25 Oct 2003 5:51:42 GMT

My family was told that Charley Barnes was a sheriff or lawman of some sort in Alex OK around 1898 to 1916. We have no record or any other information about this and was hoping someone may have run across the name or any stories about him being one. He lived in or around Rush Springs during this time, was a member of the IOOF Lodge in Rush Springs. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Brown and they had 6 children. Thanks! Julie Maddox

Hollers

1nanajoyce123 — 16 Jul 2004 7:51:08 GMT

Searching for any information on Rev. Hollers in Chickasha, OK in 1930. Please help!

Edward Kirk

Shannon Sanders — 14 Oct 2003 2:50:34 GMT

I am looking for information on my husband's great grandfather. His name was Ed or Edward Kirk and he was in Paul's Valley Oklahoma (Garvin Co.) at one time. I have also been told that he was a Marshall or Deputy Marshall in the Oklahoma territories. His wife's name was Lorene (Williams). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Charles N. Clark, US Deputy, OK Territory

dgencarelli53 — 21 Sep 2003 12:46:15 GMT

Looking for info on my GG-uncle Charles N. Clark, who was a lawman in OT. I understand he was killed as he was sitting down at the table to eat dinner. An outlaw rode up to his house and shot him through the window. Timeframe was about 1900. Any info appreciated.
Dianna

Wells

Karen — 22 Jan 2003 1:37:00 GMT

Searching for any information on the Wells family, particularly either Rufus or Luke Wells. Family history says one of the Wells brothers killed a man in a knife fight in a saloon and another story tells of a Wells brother that went to jail for stealing horses. I think it was Luke in the fight and Rufus stealilng horses, but I'm not sure.

Looking for Information

Mike — 21 Aug 2003 2:08:44 GMT

I am looking for information on my gr-gr-grandfather, W.R. Losson aka as William Rawly Losson.
All I know is that he was suppose to have been a U.S. Deputy Marshall in the late 1880's, the first Sheriff of Garvin County after Statehood and he also was a deputy for Murray County.
Any other information anyone has would be appreciated.

Thanks.

John Leroy Truesdell

testymom — 2 Oct 2003 11:50:09 GMT

trying to locate the family of John Leroy Truesdell b. 7/8/1949 MI and d. 3/2/1971 in Viet Nam. I am tracing the Truesdell line and want to include him and his family. Can anyone help me. His home of record was Enid OK. Possibly buried there. Thanks Suzanne

James Frank Baucom

Annette — 5 Aug 2003 1:33:41 GMT

Looking for info on James Frank Baucom, he lived around Watson, McCurtian Co OK he married Martha Katherine Miller abt 1914, he was put in jail for rape, abt 1919 and was never heard from again. Any info would be great.

Samuel Prince Stabbing, Jones Co., GA, 1824

Christy — 3 Aug 2003 1:56:16 GMT

Does anyone have access to the Georgia Black Book? I need a lookup for the above conviction, please. He was said to be 22 at the time and living in Monroe Co., Ga. I do not know the name of the victim or anything else about the offense.

Ancestor Sheriff of Adair County?

Wayne Long — 22 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to locate information regarding an ancestor who is reported to have been a sheriff of Adair County, OK.

My name is Calvin Wayne Long.
My father's name was Harry Calvin Long (H.C. Long).
His father's name was Harry Thomas Long (Thomas Harry Long?).
His father's name was J.W. Long.

Mike Long ("Buster" Long) was Harry Thomas Long's brother.
He lived in Stillwell, OK (along with J.W. Long before he died).

It is my understanding that great uncle Buster (Mike Long)was a sheriff of Adair County at some time in the past. He may also have served in the Indian Territory some.

I would appreciate any information that I could obtain.

wlong@morganres.com

Sheriff Hicks - Oklahoma Territory

Judy Bartlett — 14 Feb 2003 11:45:39 GMT

Has anybody any information on Sheriff Hicks of Oklahoma Territory? He was married to a full-blooded Cherokee (name unknown, but she died in Northern California in the 60's or 70's). Their son was James Hicks (Tubby), and their granddaughter was Idella Jane Hicks.

Idella's grandmother told her that her husband was ordered to go after some outlaws in the badlands of Oklahoma. He refused and turned in his badge. My Auntie Della always laughed over that so much - said her grandpa wasn't any fool. :0)

It's difficult to ascertain the time frame, but a clue is in the birthdate of Idella which was 1927 and her dad's in the late 1800's.

Looking for James Wilburn Scott

Debra Odekirk — 26 Jul 2003 9:53:12 GMT

See first posting for Debra Odekirk

lawman

Debra Odekirk — 26 Jul 2003 9:50:46 GMT

I am looking for a James Wilburn Scott who was a lawman possibly in Stroud,Ok or Ft. Gibson, Oklahoma or possibly in the Seminole/Wewoka Ok. area sometime between 1900 and 1910. I need more exact information as to where he lived and served as lawman. thank you to anyone who can help, Debra

Harrison, Sheriff, Laflore County OK

Debbie — 19 Apr 2005 4:31:34 GMT

Can someone tell me if my grandfather was the 1st sherrif of Laflore County OK (Poteau)? His last name is Harrison.

Program on Lawmen/Outlaw?

Claudia Meyer — 5 Jun 2003 12:53:57 GMT

Can anyone refer me to someone that could do a program for our local (Kingfisher - Blaine Counties) genealogical society on OK Lawmen & Outlaws? I had a name of someone at one time but never received a response.

U.S. Marshall or Sheriff in Indian Territory, Oklahoma - James Andrew KUYKENDALL Jr.

katiebaum17 — 21 May 2003 5:07:23 GMT

I am looking for a James Andrew KUYKENDALL Jr.,who was a U.S. Marshall or Sheriff in Indian Terr., OK. He possible was born in North Cariolina around 1900's. His father was Andrew KuykendallSr., born Nov.,1837 in N.C., in 1900's he was 62 years old and lived in Yell CO., AR., with his daughters Mollie V., born April 1883 age 17 Alabama, Allie Lee, born April 1889 age 11 Indian Nation Cherokee OK., and Georgia E., born July 1891 age 8 AR., I have the 1900 Census that shows me this information? I do not know who the mother is of this family, I am looking for her, and the parents of both adults? I was told by my great Uncle Leo Caylor that Andrew Srs., mother cared him as a Papous all the way from N.C. on the Trail Of Tears to OK? I have not been able to prove this though! Also that the girls Mollie, Allie, and Georgia used to stay with there brother James Andrew and his wife because they did not like the women that there Dad was married to,This was possibly his second wife, the girls would go back and forth from AR.-OK? I also need to know where everyone is burried at, except Allie she is my great grandmother, she was married in Indian Terr., OK., somwhere to Marion Lawrence CAYLOR they are burried at Whichta Sedgick CO., KS.,? If any one out there can help me in finding out any information about this family then please don't hessite to get in tuoch with me at KMWhitney19@aol.com? Thank you Katie BAUM

OK Lawmen and Outlaws

tschada — 12 Jun 2002 7:51:36 GMT

Please post your querys here and help me spread the word about this tool.

update on William Ira Herod

Kay Herod — 27 Jun 2003 11:31:36 GMT

William Ira Herod was born in 1865 in W.Virginia. He left home at the early age of 14, and eventually setteled in Mounds in Indian Territory. He was well thought of and when Okla became a state William Ira Herod was appointed as an United States Marshall in Mounds, Okla.He fulfilled that position for nine yrs. He was also good at Masonary and built alot of the sidewalks in Mounds by himself. He also built the cement benches in the cemetary and one still stands in a yard in Mounds that he built.He was married to Jessie Linkhart and thay had a famiy. He had a brother named Joe Herod who was living and signed Williams death certificate in 1929 from natural causes.William Ira was Cherokee Indian although he did not dress the part as one might imagine and few people realized he was. In those days people were extremly prejudice.Mounds is trying to get a historical society in the old Mounds Library and there will be a picture and more of his life there. The old jail is still across the street and Mounds is a nice little town.K.Herod

where

rosmini_1 — 8 Oct 2003 4:22:52 GMT

Elzy, ocpd ret. where are you?

Law Officer in late 1800's in Mound Okla. He was Cherokee Indian

Kay Herod — 7 Oct 2001 2:34:27 GMT

Information on William Ira Herod, he was a Creek Co. Okla Sherriff in Mounds Okla. back in the late 1800's. His wife was Jessie Linkhart.He made benches of concrete some in Mounds Cemetary one in a yard of a Mounds home that he used to own.He was Cherokee Indian. any information of friends or relatives appreciated. Kay Herod

guns

Herman Machleit — 24 Jun 2003 1:45:44 GMT

I will be in need of a gun appraiser and auction dealer in Los Vegas the first part of July

Lawmen/Outlaw site updated!

IndianaALHN — 4 Nov 2004 5:14:02 GMT

You will find four new articles at Mollie's Corner.
Read about the notorious Sanders Bros., The Hiking Hobo, and The Annual Conventions of the A.H.T.A. of 1913-1914.
New articles will be posted each week-

"My heroes have always been cowboys"

OUTLAW BELLE STARR

MIKE JARNAGAN — 18 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

HELLO, I AM SEARCHING FOR ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THE OUTLAW, BELLE STARR. SUPPOSSEDLY, ACORDING TO FAMILY TRADITON, MY GREAT GRANDFATHER HAD EITHER TWO BROTHERS OR TWO UNCLES AS RANCHHANDS THAT WORKED FOR BELLE STARR. SURNAME - JARNAGAN OR JARNAGIN. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.

my gun

raymond — 28 Apr 2003 12:22:55 GMT

does anyone know how to find out the value of my gun(appraise it) its a single shot spesco 20 gauge shotgun, brazil model 151

Rufus Whaley

Joyce Britt — 24 Apr 2003 3:55:19 GMT

Does anyone know anything about Rufus Whaley being a sheriff? I found in NARA where he was wanted for a few crimes. I desparately need more info on this man. Thanks, Joyce joycebritt56@sbcglobal.net

Hughes Co. Sheriff

Paula Moore — 31 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am a descendant of James King who was the first Sheriff
of Hughes County, OK. I have much info on his lineage and
wish to find others that are related. His mother was Amanda
Glass and his step sister was Rosa Lee Murphree Coburn Clendening bur. Wetumka, OK. His brother, Robert and family
are buried in Yell County, AR.
Please contact me if this interests you. Have photos also.
Paula Coburn Moore
paula332@myfamily.com

Re: WILLIAM MC ENTIRE/ MC ALASTER,OK

dstarbuck8307 — 14 Feb 2003 6:33:11 GMT

JOHN MC ENTIRE E-MAIL ADD
JNHMAC@FRONTIERNET.NET

William McEntire, Deputy Sheriff, McAlester,OK

dstarbuck8307 — 19 Apr 2005 4:37:41 GMT

i am req info for John Mcentire on gf william m or k. McEntire,
married a roxie pratt, was supposedly a deputy sheriff prior to
1918 in mc alester, ok
died mid 30's in hulbert, ok, and all i know is he and wife roxie
were buried in cemetery near 14 mile crk!
sure hope someone can help me. thanks
john Mc Entire

Johnnie Ray Cook

vrfinley59 — 12 Sep 2003 3:08:47 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Johnnie Ray Cook? He was in trouble with the law a lot in Pontotoc Co., Ok. back in the 40s.
Thanks,
Velma

Gun appraiser

cookiemeister26 — 9 Oct 2005 4:48:15 GMT

Hi,
I need assistance in finding someone who can write up a certificate of authenticity for a gun my family owns. Does anyone know who I should contact?
Karen

Judge Andrew Russell

snazzygirl251 — 17 Jun 2004 7:56:00 GMT

Judge Andrew Russell, Gans, Oklahoma killed my great grandfather James Anderson Choate and his brother-in-law Warren Tuck Martin in 1903 in Gans, Oklahoma over a pool game. This was in the Van Buren papers. Judge Russell died before going to trial. If you have any further information, please email me with it. If not I would appreicate having this put on Mollie's Corner. Thank you

JOHN MIDDLETON

Joyce Britt — 13 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any info on John Middleton.He rode with the Starr Gang and his brother Jim Middleton worked for Tom Starr in Arkansas.He is supposed to be buried in Whitefield Cemeterie close to Haskell. Thanks Joyce joycebritt@onemain.com