I am looking for my greatgrandparents: James W. McCarroll and Margaret L. McCarroll. I believe they may be in a Durant area cemetery. James McCarroll was listed on Evergreen Street in Durant in the 1920 Census. Margaret was last listed on the 1910 Census (along with the family) in Kaufman, Texas. My grandparents met in 1900 when the McCarrolls lived near Bonham in Fannin County, TX.

It would appear that Margaret L. McCarroll died between 1910 and 1920 and is buried in Kaufman or Fannin County, Texas or in the Durant area. I found James McCarroll at age 77 in 1920 and have no information on his death. It would presumably be in the Durant area between 1920 and 1922.

My Aunt, Ruth McMurry, went to college at SE Okla Normal School in 1920-1922, becoming a grade school teacher. She lived with her aunts--the McCarroll sisters Kate and Lillian. I do not recall hearing of her living with her grandfather. This may narrow the time of his death to 1920/1921.

Any help in a cemetery listing, etc would be greatly appreaciated. Thanks in advance, Jim McMurry

John Flenniken Wed Aug 27 12:28:16 1997
FLENNIKEN, James Edgar born Apr 24, 1891 died Aug 1978 FANNING, Estella born date unknown married to FLENNIKEN, James E. date unknown, FLENNIKEN, Effie B. born Jun 24, 1887, FLENNIKEN, Nora Jane, born Oct 12, 1894, FLENNIKEN, Lillie May, born Feb 20, !896, FLENNIKEN, Eura Lee, born Mar 4, 1901, FLENNIKEN, Leta, born Nov 13, 1903, FLENNIKEN, John A. born Aug 20, 1906 FLENNIKEN, Clyde R. born Oct 7, 1913 FLENNIKEN, Billy Don born July 7, 1928


Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997
FROM: Barbara Harvey
From: Barbiegeo@aol.com
QUERY: Looking for information on Joseph Addison Cox, who married Louise Dignan in Bryant Couty , most likely in Durant in 1886-1888.Thanks.

From: JAElrod@aol.com
Date: Fri, 18 Jul 1997
Subject: BRYAN COUNTY SURNAMES

I would like to have the Elrod name added as well as Powers, Nations, and Alexander. My father, Joseph H. Elrod, currently resides in Durant, OK, where he has been a long term resident. His father William Elrod, buried in the cemetary in Kenefic, OK, was married to Willie Mae Alexander and they begat 3 children before his death 09-13-1918. Willie Alexander's father, James Minus Alexander married Eliza Ann Powers and lived in Caddo, OK moving later in life to Pushmataha County. Willie Alexander is buried in Caddo, OK as are her parents. The Nations family was joined by marriage in a subsidiary manner and they currently live in Caddo, Ok.

William Elrod was born 10-28-1875 near Cookeville, TN to W. Harrison Elrod and his wife Elizabeth (a lot of confusion about her maiden name). We do not know when he arrived in Oklahoma.

My sister, Virginia Elrod, P.O. Box 3599, Eureka, CA 95502-3599 and I are having a lot of difficulty tracking the Elrod family in Tennessee and would appreciate any help that would shed light on this side of our family. Thank you for your consideration. Jerry A. Elrod


Date: Mon, 18 Aug 1997
From: Asa Daniel
Reply-To: adaniel@gte.net
QUERY: Seeking information on Lillie or Lillian Thompson, born 1876 Indian Territory, believed to be Choctaw, maybe Cherokee. Married Henry Craft. Lived at Younger Bend? 1885-1888. Any leads to parents siblings etc. would give me a place to start.

Date: 30 Aug 1997
From: a href="mailto:leeann1@itlnet.net">Lois Weaver

Searching for descendants of WILLIAM R. GREESON who lived in Durant as late as 1929. He and his wife Pearl had children A. J. GREESON, ADELLE GREESON, PRESTON GREESON, and JOHNNIE LOU GREESON. Any information re: the members of this family would be appreciated.

NAME: Ed Acklin
DATE: Fri Sep 12 1997
QUERY: ELLIS, Cicero Bliss---- Believed to be in the area of Utica around the late 1800's to early 1900's. Wife unknown. At least one child, male Francis Asbury Ellis


NAME: Lori Dirks
DATE: Fri Sep 12 1997
QUERY: Searching for information on the parents/siblings of Eliza Jane GORE, born 1847, died 6/29/1925 Dodd City, Fannin Co. TX. Eliza Jane had known siblings Fannie O. GORE (ANDERSON) and Betty GORE. Eliza Jane GORE is believed by one family researcher to be 1/2 Native American (Cherokee or Choctaw) and we have a picture of her that shows Native American characteristics. Eliza Jane GORE married John Hiram WILLIAMS in Ladonia, TX in February 1865. They had the following children: William Thomas WILLIAMS (b. 6/23/1866), Hulda E. WILLIAMS (b. 11/17/1867), Ella Bell WILLIAMS (b. 8/18/1869), John Hiram WILLIAMS Jr. (b. 3/18/1875), Mary Emma WILLIAMS (b. 9/3/1880), and Walter Lee WILLIAMS (b. 6/3/1883). The GORE/WILLIAMS family has known connections in Bryan Co. and Choctaw Co. One family researcher believes that Eliza Jane's parents died between 1850 and 1860 in the Atoka/Kiamichi area and that they left two young sons, William GORE and John GORE in the area with other families. If you have any information that could possibly fit with this family, please contact me. Happy to share what I have.

From: Lytledr@aol.com
Date: Thu, 21 Aug 1997
QUERY: I am looking for any information on the family of KATYE LEE MCGAHEY born April 1, 1894 in what was later to become Bryan County. Katye was my great grandmother and little is known about her. I was told her father's name was JOHN CALVIN MCGAHEY and her mother's name was MARY LEE ?. I was also told that she was of Cherokee-Choctaw descent. I would appreciate any information on this family or anyone connected to them.

DATE: Tue, 26 Aug 1997
FROM: Evelyn Cardwell
Reply-To: quality7@airmail.net
QUERY: MULLENS Looking for info on Benjamin and Elizabeth Mullens. Elizabeth was on the 1910 census, listed with both Thomas Sweetman(son-in-law) and Mrs. Bettie Mullins, daughter-in-law. She was then 75 or 76 and a widow. Cannot find a death notice or cemetery plot. Would like to know death date, place of burial and maiden name. Would like to correspond with any members of this family.

DATE: 31 Aug 1997
NAME: Rusty Stroup
E-MAIL ADDRESS: Lyall@renet.com
Looking for information on Charles Lemuel GOODING b. 1873. Son of Charles E. GOODING & Mourning Allen GOODING. His wife was Willie Mae GOODING b. 1881. They were first cousins. Charles Lemuel & Willie Mae GOODING m. 17 May 1900 on the Red River between Ok & TX. Believe her fathers name was Lemuel Francis GOODING. They are all buried at the Colbert cemetery located in Colbert, OK. Thank you for any information that you might have and for sharing with me.

Date: Thu, 04 Sep 1997
From: Carl Phillips
Query: Syllen Durant TAYLOR arrived in IT from Mississippi in 1852. Syllen was the daughter of Louis Durant the progenitor of the Oklahoma Durant family. In Syllen's party were her children and a grandchild named Evelim ASHBROOK. If any one has an idea or a guess who this grandchild was, please drop me a note. Carl in Hangtown


DATE: September 13, 1997
NAME: Laura Roberts
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ladytaz97@aol.com
QUERY: I am looking for information on Mary Jane Clark. She lived in Bryan County--Durant, Ok. Probably late 1800's. She was Choctaw. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

NAME: JAMES E CLARK
P.O. BOX 427
HOUSTON, MISS 38851
E-MAIL ADDRESS: jec@was.net
QUERY: Looking for information on the Winter or Winters family who lived or lives around Bennington, Okla in Bryan Co. JAMES MONROE WINTERS moved to Bryan Co somewhere about 1900. James is buried in the OLD CHURCH CEMETERY. This family moved from Calhoun Co, Miss to Okla. Can anyone help with this family. I will be glad to share info.

DATE: 20 Sep 1997
NAME: Lois Weaver

Seeking information re WILLIAM R. GREESON or his descendants. William and his wife PEARL (HORTON) GREESON lived in Durant, OK as late as 1929. They had children - A. J., Adelle, Preston, and Johnnie Lou. Any information about this family will be appreciated.

Nita Kliewer Fri Sep 26 05:06:26 1997

Searching the Blagg family name. Jesse Blagg died in Duke, Old Greer Co, OT, 1902. Married to Nettie McCormick (born in Denton County, TX) . Jesse and Nettie had children, Ina, Edward, Charles (killed in WWI), Viola, William, and Ruell. How did Jesse die? Was he a land owner? Any info appreciated.


Date: Sat, 27 Sep 1997 20:23:04 -0500
From: a href="mailto:c.y.a.arch@airmail.net">Harvey Lusk

I have listed a John Joseph BUTLER b: July 3, 1860, Dallas Co., Texas and D: Oct. 23, 1934 in Bennington, Oklahoma. I am looking for any information on him, and what cemeteries are there in or near Bennington that I can search. I live in Dallas, so its a short trip to find any information. Harvey Hague Lusk, Jr.
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