I am searching for my great-grandfather Samuel Porter SHAW's family.  His parents were James SHAW & Ann (FRAYER) SHAW from near Walters, Oklahoma.  Samuel SHAW was born 1886 in Arkansas.  His parents were also born in Arkansas. Samuel had one sister & one brother.  He ended up on the PRATER ranch near Hastings, OK, married Effie PRATER & wound up in Montague County, Texas.

BOWEN, WATKINS

Russell P. Baker   December 28, 2002    (address is not current  20 Nov 2006)

John H. BOWEN was living in Cotton County in 1930 with his son in law, Claude A. WATKINS.  Living with John H., was his son, Jewish H. BOWEN.  He and his wife - his second wife - Minnie SADLER had divorced by that date.  She later married Mr. SOLENBERG and died in Bowie, TX.  I need a death date and burial place for John H. BOWEN.  His son, Jewish H. BOWEN died in 1992 in Allen, OK.  The Watkins later moved to Wise County, TX, where Claude and his wife, Zora Lee BOWEN WATKINS, are buried. Thanks for any help.

BENNETT, ANDREWS

Karen Smith   November 13, 2002

Mary E. BENNETT married Edward ANDREWS.  She was born in 1881 in KS.  They had a son named Alva, born about Dec 1901.  They lived in Walters from about 1899 to ?.  They owned a farm, lots in nearby towns.  By 1918 she is remarried with a different son.  If anyone comes across any info on this family, please let me know.

CHARBONEAU

Susan   October 1, 2002

Looking for information about Wesley C. and Rachel Belle CHARBONEAU.  These are my aunt's Grandparents and we recently found that they are buried in the Devol Cemetery, Devol, Cotton County, Oklahoma.  Wesley was born 22 Feb 1875 and died 2 Jan 1972 according to what is published on the Cotton County Gene for the Devol Cemetery.  Rachel Belle was born 18 Dec 1891 and died 22 Feb 1984 - or at least that is what is listed on her marker.  Are there any CHARBONEAU relatives still in Cotton County?  Would anyone out there have access to an obituary or more family information.  I have checked the 1880 census, but don't find a family with a 5 year old Wesley.  Could they have resided outside the US (maybe Canada?) at the time of the census??? Any help would be appreciated.

WILCOXSON

Jim Moody   September 23, 2002

Marvin Klostner WILCOXSON, born May 1909 in Temple, OK.  I need his parents and siblings' names.  He married in Childress, TX. I have more info.

WALTERS

Carol Johnson   September 16, 2002

Looking for descendants of John H. WALTERS.  Believe he migrated from KY to Arkansas and then to OK/ Indian Territory by 1880.  Believe he was in Cotton County, Oklahoma.  Any info on Walters family would be appreciated. Thanks,

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/9866/
http://members.fullnet.net/cking/books.htm

HOOPER

Barbara Ann Townsley Alston    August 8, 2002

I am related to this Hooper Clan. William Riley HOOPER, son of Joseph Cleveland HOOPER and Melinda (BROWN) HOOPER, born 1849 and died in 1942 was my great grandfather.  William Riley HOOPER married Mary Frances JUNIOR.

They had 10 children as follows:  Obadiah married Fannie ROBERTSON; John Franklin (Frank) married Minnie Savannah HUDDLESTON; Florence Eugenia married George Washington TOWNSLEY (my grandfather); Nancy Modinna (Deanie) married James Frank HALE; Susie married Saul JUSTIN; William Rampy (Rampy) married Dora GULLEDGE; Luther Cleveland married Laura Alice MONKRES; Ciscero (Bud) married Nancy WILSON; Frank - wife unknown; Floyd married Lula. My father was Frank Washington TOWNSLEY, son of Florence Eugenia HOOPER and George Washington TOWNSLEY.  I am Barbara Ann TOWNSLEY married to Buford ALSTON.  I am Frank's oldest living child. This information is correct as far as I know; however there could be some errors. George W. TOWNSLEY came from Missouri.  He married Florence Eugenia HOOPER in Wynnewood, I.T., Oklahoma.  They moved to Missouri in their early marriage.  They moved to Louisiana in two covered wagons in about 1916, when my dad was six years old.  William Riley's wife, Mary Frances, is buried in Big Pastures, Randlett OK.  I have not been able to learn where he is buried, but somewhere in OK. I would appreciate hearing from you with any additional information you may be able to supply.  I live in Lake Charles, LA Thanks

POWELL

Virginia Morris   July 29, 2002

I am seeking information on the POWELL family that lived in Temple.  The POWELL family moved from Petersburg, TN in 1902 to a farm SE of Temple.  The POWELL farm has been lived in by several generations of POWELLS.  I have a wonderful photograph of the POWELL family, listing the children by name:  1. Andrew Calvin, 2. Rufus Marvin, 3. Mary, 4. Charlie, 5. Bill, 6. James Ernest.  On the back of the photograph the parents are listed as simply, Grandma and Grandpa POWELL. If anyone has information on this family and, in particular, the parents names, I would be most appreciative.

SHARP

Patricia (Sharp-Alley) Gaddie   July 2, 2002

SHARP family...Looking for family tree to present time of Silas SHARP, the son of William Jack SHARP.  Silas SHARP was born Oct. 8, 1856, and was married Melinda Jane MILLER on March 14, 1884 at Gainesville, TX., and died March 18, 1933 at Ravia, OK.  Silas was born in Mississippi just before the family came to Arkansas.  Silas SHARP applied for Cherokee Citizenship in 1896.

CLARK

Joyce Westmoreland   June 19, 2002

I am looking for info on the Clark's who ran a hotel (boarding-house) in Temple. and the Murphy's who had a farm there, nearby. Uriah and Nancy Murphy are buried in the cemetery close by ,but don't know the name of it. Any info would be appreciated. Time approx.(1890-1940)

HAMBLETON

John Dennington   June 15, 2002My Great, Great, Grandfather was Joseph A. HAMBLETON. He was born in Henderson County, TN in 1840.  He died on Feb 18, 1910 in Temple, OK (Cotton Co.) I am looking for any/all info on him. Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

BURKHALTER

Sandram@crosstel.net   June 14, 2002

I am looking for any information about Charles Albert BURKHALTER, b. mid 1800's and worked in the oil fields.  Lived at one time in the Fredrick, OK area.  I am also looking for information about his wife, Iva Lula King.  Iva had a brother named Newman King.  Thanks for any information.

KIDD, HEARN

Cheryl Holland   June 5, 2002     (Address is not current 20 Nov 2006)

I am searching for information on the New Salem Church and the adjacent cemetery.  Am I correct that the building is no longer standing?  Is there a transcription of the cemetery?  Does anyone have a history of the church or church minutes?  My gg -grandfather O. C. KIDD started the Church and his wife, my gg grandmother Emily HEARN KIDD is buried in the New Salem Church cemetery, but I can't find a head stone for her.  Do you know of anyone who has any information on this church and cemetery?

FONVILLE, HOLT

Thomas Fonville   April 20, 2002

I am searching for information on my Great-Great Grandfather George Henry HOLT, I believe he was born in or around Walters circa 1846 and I am told he is buried in Walters as well.  He died around 1945.  His grave may be unmarked.  His son is Joseph Harvey HOLT.  His granddaughter, Rosie Bell HOLT is my Dad's mother.  She tells me that he lived in an old folks home around or in Walters up until his death.  He was full blood Cherokee Indian.   My dad, Thomas Lee FONVILLE was born in Randlett on Jan 25, 1945 in an old shack that set right off the red river.  Any information someone may share would of be great interest to me. Thank you.

WASSON

James A. Butler   April 11, 2002

I am searching for any information available on William Thomas WASSON, who died in Walters during March of 1929. Thank You for your help.

PEERY

Talon Thomas   March 18, 2002

My grandmother was Fannie ? PEERY married to Ed PEERY.  They had a number of children, some who stayed in the area. Willie and Maude PEERY, JT and Goldie PEERY, Royce & Edna (PEERY) McGEE, James and Nancy (PEERY)OLIVER. Willie and JT had farms close together over by, I guess, the Devol Rd or Devol switching station.  Royce McGEE's land was over by Apheatone, I think.  My g-grandmother lived in Walters, and my mother graduated from Walters High class of 1930.  I have her high school yearbook.  My question is, I know Royce and Edna may still live in the area or possibly their daughter, Sue but have lost track of them.  Would like any info you have on any of these people living and dead.

HALE, HOOPER

Ronald D. Hale   February 28, 2002

I have roots that go back to Cotton County.  My Great Grandparents were James Franklin HALE & Nancy Modinna (HOOPER), who was born April 2, 1875 in Cleburn County, Alabama.  I think she is the daughter of William Riley HOOPER. Any information would be helpful.

BROWN

Loretta Davis   October 29, 2001

I am looking for the death and burial place of Joseph M. BROWN, b. Nov. 9, 1882 in Hill County, Texas and was said to be a Sheriff around Randlett, OK.  That would probably be in the 1920s or 30s. Also need information on his family. Thank You!

JONES

Dora Albrecht   October 26, 2001

I am seeking information on Samuel JONES, born 10/1876 in either Grayson or Fannin County, Texas. Died 3/1968 in Temple, Cotton County, Oklahoma.  I am trying to find out if he is a son of Lewis B. JONES and Sophia Elizabeth (CUMMINS) JONES. If anyone has information on this Samuel JONES, please contact me. Thanking you.

LOVE, WINTERS

Ann Marx   September 30, 2001

I am looking for information on Albert Royal LOVE and Alice Elizabeth WINTERS LOVE.  Albert was born Jan. 24, 1846 in Adams, Illinois and died July 23, 1929 in Walters, Oklahoma.  His wife, Alice , was born May 27, 1851 in Pike, Illinois and died April 3, 1921.  The were married October 30, 1873.  Any further information would be appreciated.

HUNTER

Faye Scott Heffington   September 24, 2001

Looking for information on William M. HUNTER and Lizzie (Elizabeth) HUNTER.  They were living in Walters during the 1920 census and then I lose their trail.  They are my g.grandparents, and parents to my grandmother, Ethel (HUNTER) SCOTT  b. 1890 Indian Territory.  They were born in Texas and moved to OKa to raise their family, which included daughters Ethel, Abbie, Leona, and son, William J. B.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.

ELLIOTT

Claudia   November 16, 2000

I am looking for information on George W. ELLIOTT that died in Devol, Cotton County, Oklahoma.  He was 54 years old, but I don't have his birth date.  He was married to Ellen FAIRCHILD in 1869 in Ravia, Oklahoma (Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory). Any information would be appreciated.

MAIER

BandJSPECKLake@aol.com   October 5, 2000

I'm looking for information on my grandparents, John and Franciska MAIER.  John MAIER was issued a Certificate of Naturalization #363910 on January 12, 1922 in Cotton County, Oklahoma.  They owned a farm near Chattanooga Rt#5.  They had 6 children; John, Margaret, Elizabeth, Samuel, Adam, and Katherine.  My father, Adam, died in Denver, Colorado in 1973. My Uncle John MAIER had two sons, William and Raymond. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

WOOD, ADKINS

Patsy

I am searching for a Joseph WOOD that moved to Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma in the early 1900's.  He was the son of William Hezekiah WOOD and Sarah Ann ADKINS that moved from Georgia, to Henry County, Alabama, and then to the Nacogdoches County, area in Texas.  I am desperately seeking this family.  It is the only family we have left to complete all of William and Sarah's children. Thanks!

McCALLUM, ANDERSON, ROBINSON, WHEELER

Sami Sutherland

Need to locate descendants and/or relatives of Mrs. Porter McCALLUM (Effie C. ANDERSON, before marriage to Porter McCALLUM in Denton, TX.) They were formerly of Denton, TX. and then resided for a number of years in Devol, Cotton County, OK.  She was the daughter of J. F. ANDERSON and Mary C. (DISHOUGH) ANDERSON of Denton and formerly of MS.  Also need to locate her two sisters, Josephine ANDERSON ROBINSON and Mrs. William (Mary Edna ANDERSON) WHEELER who lived at one time in Hillsboro, TX.  Effie McCALLUM died 24 May 1953 at age 79 and is buried in Denton, TX.  Does anyone know about members of this family and where they are located?

BIVINS, HART, NEWBERRY

Janette Bivins

Looking for information on George Henry BIVINS.  He married Minnie Mae FORBIS, they had 5 children, Louis, William, Dollie, Jess, and Lois.  He died in 1924(?) and then she married James Madison HART.  Dollie married George BIVINS (her cousin), his mother was Laura.  Catharine CRABTREE BIVINS NEWBERRY was George Henry BIVINS's step-mother, she died (I think)1952, and is buried in Walters, Cotton County,OK.  Catharine was the mother of Ernst E BIVINS and Clarence BIVINS. I  would like any information I can get, have looked for years.

DAVENPORT

Bill Davenport

Am looking for information on the following DAVENPORTs:   Stillwell, Whit, Sam, Charley, Weldon, and Emmet. Any information about these Grandparents would be very helpful.

FOWLER, STONE

Lee Taylor

Searching for data on William Wilson FOWLER, McKnight (Walters), Cotton County, OK.  He participated in the Land Run and obtained property east of Cache creek and one mile south of the main road.  Cora Mae STONE was his wife and both are now laid down in Walters Cemetery.  He was a territory marshal prior to OK becoming a state.  William was born in 1862 and died in 1962, nearly made 100.  Cora was born in 1877 and died in 1907.  She had a son from a previous marriage named Peter STONE. Looking for any and all information available.

OXLEY, LASATER, WITHERSPOON, JENKINS, TRANTHAM

Ann Smith

I am looking for any information on H C (HARDY) OXLEY.  He was born in TN 20 Jan 1842.  He died 21 July 1927 and is buried in Randlett, Cotton County, OK with his two wives, m(1) Mrs. Desira Elizabeth TRANTHAM Patty and m(2) Ora McELROY.  Family stories lead me to believe he moved here about 1907 from Greene Co AR with his son, David (Dave) b.1877, his wife Emma WITHERSPOON, and son, Theron (about 2 years old).  HC had two stepdaughters, Mary and Nancy, who stayed in AR.  His other children were Aquilla b.1868, Hardy b.1872, Charlie b.1873.  When Dave and HC moved to Stiglet Indian Territory (Randlett), Aquilla & husband, JD Maddox, Hardy and wife, Georgia, and Charlie and daughter, Jewel moved to Oregon.  Other information on H C , I have includes he served in the Confederate Army in XXX Missouri Light Artillery and a family story says he had no more contact with his family after the Civil War (they apparently served on opposite sides). Thready information tells us that James OXLEY was H C's father and that his mother was Ann or Anneritter.

SHELTON, LAND

Waunell Murphy

I am looking for relatives of Caroline Elizabeth "Betty" SHELTON, my grandmother.  Her maiden name was LAND. She is buried in Walters cemetery in Cotton County, Oklahoma.  She was born March 9, 1872 in Neosho, MO, died Feb. 7, 1923.  She married John Otho SHELTON December 24,1896 in Joplin, MO.  Her father's name was Hamilton LAND and she had several brothers and sisters.  I would like to get in touch with any LAND or SHELTON relatives.

RICHARDSON, LINES

Bob Jessup

Looking for info on James Lee RICHARDSON and family, wife was Artie June (CARVER).  They lived in Walters, Cotton County, and helped run the Lines Hotel in early 1900's.  Oldest child was Edith Anne, who was born in Walters 31 Mar 1911.

KOOKEN, WILLIAMS, SIMPKINS

Becky Nolen McKee   Sun, 29 Mar 1998

Looking for information on Myrtle Pleasant Nolen KOOKEN b. 30 Sep 1878, Ferris, TX d. 6 Nov 1946 Cotton County, Oklahoma.  She had a daughter named Beauton KOOKEN, who was a long time school teacher.  Myrtle's mother Sarah E. SIMPKINS NOLEN WILLIAMS (b. 8 Apr 1952 d. 17 Aug 1930) also lived in this area.  I have a picture of their head stones and believe they are all buried in the same cemetery, maybe Masonic Cemetery, Temple, Oklahoma.  Sent for a death certificate for Sarah and in the State of Oklahoma they have none.  Any help that anyone could provide would be much appreciated.

FLIPPO

Amy Flippo   Sun, 22 Mar 1998

I am looking for information on William Cecil FLIPPO and his wife Nancy Elizabeth.  William was probably born in Horatio, Arkansas, but later moved to Walters.  Nancy Elizabeth was buried in Walters.  She was in a nursing home for awhile and lived to be about 106.  I believe she died in 1961 or 1962.  Although she was blind, my Dad said that whenever one of the grandkids went to see her, she knew exactly which one was in the room with her before they ever spoke.  He said they only went to visit her about five times.   Even so, she made a great impression on him. Any information on either William or Nancy would be greatly appreciated.

BETTS

Angie Smith   Tue, 10 Feb 1998

I would like any information about Robert Miller BETTS and his wife Eva CURTZ BETTS who lived in Devol.  Their children were Rosa (Smith), Cecil, Estel, Otis, Ora (Stevens), and Ona (Lands). Thanks

MOORE, SPENCE, PUTNAM, WILTON, EDWARDS, MOON

Doyal Edwards  Mon, 2 Feb 1998

I am looking for information on my grandfather, Orman L. SPENCE.  He was born in 1870 and died in 1952.  He lived near the old cotton gin in Temple for many years.  He was married to Janie Hester PUTNAM, who was born in 1874 in Montague County, Texas and died in 1972 in Lawton, Oklahoma.  They had a number of children, Hettie Jane (born 5 Mar 1894 in Purdon, Texas, died 31 Oct 1978 in Lawton, Oklahoma), who married Willie Grady MOORE 6 Oct 1910, and lived in Devol for many years.  They also lived at 216 W. Kansas in Walters.  Both are buried in Walters Cemetery.  Other children were Susie, Wesley, William Lee, Anderson (Bud), Terry (Punk), and Easter Lily.  Willie Grady MOORE was born 12 Apr 1890 in Grady, Oklahoma and died 26 Jan 1956 in Walters.  The house at 216 W. Kansas was believed to be owned by a brother, George WILTON who lived with them.  George worked for the state highway department.  They had three daughters, Susie Modena married Robert L. EDWARDS, who was a former Church of Christ minister in Walters.  The other two daughters were named Minnie Mildred (Shorty) and Barcie Wilma, who married a man named MOON from the Walters area.  Any help on either family is greatly appreciated.

HENDERSON, WARNICK

George Lemons  Mon, 2 Feb 1998

I am trying to locate someone who knows about the parents of Irving HENDERSON (born 11 Jan 1900, died Nov 1976 in Cotton County). I suspect they are T.B. HENDERSON and Cordelia Cecley WARNICK.  I am at a dead end and need some assistance.

HOLLARS, DAVIS

Valine Stapleton   9 Dec 1997

I am looking for information on my great grandfather Millard Fillmore HOLLARS.  Family history has it that he was killed in Walters by the local law officers after trying to stab his wife.  Her name was Lena Mae DAVIS-HOLLARS.  Millard died 1 September 1915 and is supposedly buried in Walters as well.  Thank you in advance for any help.

LEMONS

Bob Sanders,  P.O. Box 252, Evansville, WY 82636-0252   3 November 1997

I am looking for information about Abe LEMONS. I understand there is (or was) a sign as you entered Walters which read "Welcome to the Home of A. E. LEMONS".  I know there are still LEMONS living in Walters today.  I would appreciate your help in providing information on Abe and his family.  Thank you in advance.

COBB, CODY, SEAY

Betty   October 1997

I am searching for information on Jacob COBB and Sarah (Sally) SEAY.  They lived in Coffee, Barbour, and Montgomery Counties in Alabama before coming to Indian Territory by 1900.  The 1910 Cotton County census shows them in Beaver Township.  Jacob died before 1917 in Jefferson/Addison Oklahoma.  He filed for his Confederate pension about 1915.  Jacob filed for a widow's pension in 1917.  I know they both died in OK, but I cannot find a death certificate for either.

I would also like to find the maiden name of Jacob's mother.  Her first name was either Mary, Moisey, or Malissa.  Jacob's father was William COBB.  Sarah's father was James Munroe SEAY and her mother was Emily Moore CODY from Barbour County, Alabama.  Any help will be appreciated.

STOVALL, SNYDER, HUDSON, SELLARS, JACKSON, ROBERTSON

Brenda   20 September 1997

Looking for STOVALL in Walters.  Lela Belle STOVALL married Willie SNYDER 28 Nov 1914 in Walters. Their children were Glen, Iva Mae, Merle, Richard, and Willa Dean. Will married again to Florence SELLARS.  Lela is the daughter of James F. STOVALL and Mary C. ROBERTSON.  Also, Artie Elizabeth STOVALL was married first to James HUDSON. They had one son I know of, Frederick Vaughn HUDSON.  Lela was married a second time to John W. JACKSON. Thanks.

THORNTON, WILKERSON

espinosa11@aol.com   9 September 1997

Looking for info on Roy William THORNTON, born 9 April 1892 and Linnie WILKERSON, born 3 November 1892.  I have been told they were married 9 April 1911 in Randlett.  They had twin sons, Raymond and Ralph THORNTON born 14 December 1911 in Randlett.

WILKINSON, BRADFORD

Jim Slade   2 September 1997

Seeking information about descendants of Henry Dow WILKINSON, who lived near Randlett from 1920 to 1935.  He was born in 1873 in Mississippi and married Viola N. BRADFORD in 1889 in Wise County, Texas.  Their children were Minnie (born ca 1892), Floyd A. (born 1898), Virgil (born 1901), Ruth Amanda (born 1902), and Dow (born 1909).  I have pictures and ancestral information to share with descendants.  3009 Red Oak Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

JONES

Michaelann Mullins   02 September 1997

Seeking any information on Mody (Doc) JONES.  He lived in Walters in the early 1900's.  All I have to go on is a photo of him, his wife, and one child. Please send any information you may have. All replies are appreciated.

WHITE

egallagh@dhc.net   21 August 1997

I am seeking information on John WHITE and his family members.  John farmed in Cotton County on the Red River around the turn of the century.  The farm was located on the old road to Byers, Texas.   Family members were: Alice Ballard WHITE (wife), and children Johnny, Nina Pearl, Mary, Louise (Dovie), Charlie, Carl, Bruce, Taft, and John Jr.  John may have been involved in the shooting death of a neighbor. I have a photo of John and his family on my website. Please email me.

HENDERSON, WARNICK

lemons@flash.net   16 August 1997

I am looking for the family of T. B. HENDERSON and Cordelia Cecley WARNICK.  I believe they had a son or grandson by the name of Erv (or Ervin) HENDERSON.  If anyone knows if they or any other HENDERSONs were in Cotton County, I will be happy to share my data on the WARNICK line.

STEWART, EUBANKS

wwheaton@kih.net

Looking for descendants of Charles G. STEWART. b. Jan 1865 Mt. Olivet, Robertson County, KY, d. June 1944 Walters Oklahoma.  Moved to Oklahoma about 1900.  Wife's maiden name may have been EUBANKS.

ELLISON, DENNINGTON, HAMBLETON

lavadat@texanet.net

Looking for Joseph Lafayette ELLISON, b 22 Feb. 1886, in Aspen Hill, Giles County, Tennessee, m. Jennie Bell DENNINGTON, b 2 Oct 1890, in Clay County, Texas, d/o John Samuel DENNINGTON and Mary Alice HAMBLETON.  She had following siblings: Edith b 15 Jun 1887, in Missouri; L Louis b 16 May 1893, Clay County, Texas and Joseph b 4 Feb 1895, Clay County, Texas.  John Samuel DENNINGTON died in 1900 of malaria.  His wife, Mary Alice, and her father, J. A. HAMBLETON placed the children in the Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas, Texas in July 1901, then in July 1902 brought them to Botsford (now Temple), Oklahoma Territory to live with her.

SHELTON, ODEN

okiegirl24@aol.com

Searching for life and burial information on my GGGrandfather, Elias Coleman SHELTON.  Elias died in 1924, Walters, Oklahoma.  In the 1900 census for Ellis County, Texas, he operated a feed store, so it is also possible that he was involved in some kind of similar enterprise in Walters.  He was born abt. 1847 Georgia, m. Mary T. (Molly) ODEN in 1868 Alabama/Mississippi.  She is buried in the Navajoe Cemetery, Navajoe, Oklahoma.  She was born February 14, 1848, d. August 22, 1904.  Elias may have moved to Walters c. 1904, shortly after Mary's death, because the town of Navajoe was being taken apart board by board and moved to Headrick, Oklahoma and elsewhere.

BUSBY, SHELBY

dseratte@texhoma.net

Looking for any information about T. B. BUSBY and Martha E. (SHELBY).  Resided in Cotton County in 1913.  One son, Benjamin born there on 5/20/1913. Need info on ancestors of T. B. and Martha.  T. B. was buried around Elmore City, Oklahoma before 1920, location unknown.   Martha buried in Duncan in 1966.

MCKINNEY

JohneP4596@aol.com

Looking for the ancestors of Howard Borland MCKINNEY.  He was a physician in Temple, Cotton County, Oklahoma, the son of a Methodist minister who became a physician, I think in the same area.  Trying to find Howard's father's name, as well as Howard's grandfather's name. His Great Grandfather was Collin MCKINNEY, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas.  My son-in-law is a direct descendant, but the complication is that I don't have the birth dates or birth places of Collin's son or grandson, or their first names.  Howard had four sons, I believe all born in Temple, Elbert Mouzon, b. 25-Sep-1912 and Howard Eugene, b. 26-Aug-1916, also Collin Joe and Pickney McElreath, neither of whom shows a birth date.

HENDRIX, SUGGS

pdeschenes@top.monad.net

Looking for family or other mention of Judge Howard HENDRIX and wife Elvira.  Howard HENDRIX is believed to have been a District Judge in the Cotton or Comanche County area, and Elvira died in Lawton in the mid-1920's.  They may have owned a small ranch just outside of Walters. They had three sons, all born in Walters, Oklahoma: James, Howard, and Barney Watson HENDRIX, who married Climie Lee SUGGS in Texas in 1923.

POWELL, CLARK, SELF

smsa@netheaven.com

Seeking info on John A. POWELL, his wife Harriet, both b. in Illinois, and son, Harry Oliver POWELL, my grandfather who died in Walters about May 18, 1920.   Harry married my grandmother, Mary Annie CLARK, aka Molly, who was previously married to a man named SELF.  I have so little info that anything would be appreciated.

JACKSON, SCOTT

andrea@MESNET.MESONET.UOKNOR.EDU

Seeking information on Luther Lee JACKSON and Ina Zena SCOTT.  Their son, Howard JACKSON was born on a farm outside of Walters in 1923.   Any help would be appreciated.
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 DAVIS

Posted by [1]Carla Thorpe <dmthorpe@aol.com> on Sat, 27 Feb 1999

Surnames: GILBREATH, PIERCE, DAVIS, WOOTON

I am researching Elisha and Fannie Pierce, my grandparents. Elisha's
parents are William (Hog) Davis and Mary Elizabeth, WOOTON DAVIS.
William and Mary are buried in the Walters cem. I would like to hear
from any one with infromation on the Davis's or Pierce's

Thank You
Carla Thorpe
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Charles Stewart

Posted by [2]Don Stewart <dstewart@digisys.net> on Fri, 05 Feb 1999

Surnames: STEWART

Looking for information about Charles Edward STEWART and ancestors.
Immigrated from Ireland 1800/1860. Married Cherokee woman that had
been on the "Trail of Tears" relocation probably as a young teenager.
Name unknown. Had two or more sons, Charles Edward Jr., other
name(s)unknown. Charles Edward Jr. Married Della Ann BROOKS around
1890. They had 8 children and farmed 14 miles west and 2 miles south
of Walters, OK, Cotton County until 1924. Charles and Della are buried
in the Walters Cemetary.
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looking up family records

Posted by [3]Sandra M. Evans <Firemany@southshore.com> on Tue, 19 Jan
1999

Surnames: boudreaux, broomfield

I am tring to trace my grandmother's parents.She was born in Cotton
Co. on May 4, 1934. We lost her last year and it was important to her
that we look up the family history.
I am very new at this and may be going at it the wrong way
If someone could help or tell me where to go that would be helpful.

Sandy Evans
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When Posting a Query, Give as much Information as Possible

Posted by [4]David W. Morgan <dmorgan@efn.org> on Tue, 19 Jan 1999, in
response to [5]looking up family records, posted by Sandra M. Evans on
Tue, 19 Jan 1999

Surnames:

What was her name? (grin)

Who did she marry? when?

What does her death certificate say who her parents were?

Do you have an obituary you can post to the obit board?

David
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geonlogy

Posted by [6]barbara ghylin <dghylin@qwksilvr.com> on Mon, 18 Jan 1999

Surnames: gunter, waters

I am looking for information on the marrage of my grandparents,
Stephen Gunter to Minnie Waters. The wedding date is January 1910,
Cotton County? Any information you can send would be very helpful.
Thank you
Barbara Ghylin
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geanalogy

Posted by [7]barbara ghylin <dghylin@qwksilvr.com> on Mon, 18 Jan 1999

Surnames: gunter, waters

I am looking for any information on the marrage of my grandparents.
They were Stephen & Minnie Gunter. Wedding date is January 1910 in
Cotton County?. Maiden name was Minnie Waters, possibley from
Geronimo, Comanche County.
Any information you can send would be very helpful.
Thank you
Barbara Ghylin
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Surname postings

Posted by [8]Gean Heiney <eeheiney@snet.net> on Sat, 16 Jan 1999

Surnames: MARCHMAN, BARNHART

Searching for info on John Henry MARCHMAN and his wife, Virginia
(Barnhart) MARCHMAN, who lived in Temple, Cotton, OK from 1904 to
1923. They had a total of 16 children and some of them stayed in the
area after 1923.
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BLACK, FORTENBERRY, KINDER

Posted by [9]Kathy Foster <ffconsult@worldnet.att.net> on Mon, 11 Jan
1999

Surnames: BLACK, FORTENBERRY, KINDER

Looking for ancestors of Kirby BLACK, b. 1903 Caddo, Bryan Co.; d.
about 1970 Temple, Cotton Co. Married Juanita FORTENBERRY. Son Jack
BLACK. Daughter Unknown BLACK married Carl KINDER.
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DENNINGTON

Posted by [10]John Dennington <jdclaw98@thwy.net> on Sat, 12 Dec 1998

Surnames: DENNINGTON, HAMBLETON

Looking for information on Mary Alice DENNINGTON who moved to
Botsford....now Temple, Ok., in Cotton County around 1902 with her
father J.A. HAMBLETON and her children . She was married to John
Samuel DENNINGTON (d 1900 in Mo.? from malaria.)
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Info

Posted by [11]Billy Doyal <bdoyal@aol.com> on Sun, 06 Dec 1998

Surnames: Doyal

Both seeking & sharing Family tree information for Doyal family in &
around Cotton Cty., OK
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William Thomas Spencer

Posted by [12]John Spencer <spencer3@airmail.net> on Sun, 06 Dec 1998

Surnames: Spencer

I am trying to locate the burial place of my grandfather, William
Thomas Spencer, born in 1862 in Tennessee, moved to Navarro County,
Texas in 1870's, then to Bowie, Texas and then on to Cotton County,
Oklahoma or SW Oklahoma as far as I can tell. He probably would have
moved to Oklahoma around the turn of the century. May have acquired
government land about the time of the Run, lottery, etc. Thanks for
any information.
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RITCHIE FAMILY

Posted by [13]Sandi Lee Craig <ewfarm@airmail.net> on Sun, 29 Nov 1998

Surnames: RITCHIE

am looking for information on or about WILLIAM CARROLL RITCHIE and
wife ARKANSAS CORE, from Arkansas and homesteaded in COTTON CO., OK
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FARMER, Richard A. (Dick)

Posted by [14]C. Franklin <CFran66@aol.com> on Fri, 30 Oct 1998

Surnames: FARMER, JACKSON

Looking for information on Richard A. (Dick) FARMER, b. abt 1866 TX
(possibly Denton Co.). He was still alive and living in Randlett,
Cotton Co., OK in 1942.

His parents were: Henry FARMER, and Syntha/Cynthia A. JACKSON from
Anderson Co., TN.

Siblings: Andrew Jackson FARMER, b. 1849 TN, marr. Mary GERREN; Mary
Jane FARMER, b. abt 1848 TN, marr. Geo WRIGHT; John Wilson FARMER, b.
Jan 19, 1861 Denton Co., TX, marr. Martha BULLARD (Kiowa, OK); James
H. FARMER, b. abt 1864 TX, living in Santa Rosa, NM in 1942; Martha
FARMER, b. abt 1868 TX, marr. ??? WOODRUM and possibly ??? MASON
living in Los Angeles, CA in 1942; G. Daniel FARMER, b. abt 1871 TX,
marr. 1st STEVENS, 2nd, ???.
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Marriage license

Posted by [15]Lois Gentry Harcrow <LoisH39887@aol.com> on Thu, 22 Oct
1998

Surnames: Gentry, Brazier

My Grandfather, William Christian Gentry married my grandmother,
Francis Deliana Brazier in Cotton Co., Walters, OK. They were married
in 1907.
How can I get a copy of their Marriage License. Any help would be
appreciated. Thank you.
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IVES, Baird, Cotton Cty, OK

Posted by [16]Joseph Morgan Ives <aegir@geocities.com> on Wed, 07 Oct
1998

Surnames: IVES

I am looking for inforamtion on a William Henry IVES who homesteaded
in Baird, Ok c. 1895. He was born 1853 in Illinois, and came to
Oklahoma from Iowa, where he and his father, Henry Nelson Ives, had
land. My grandfather Harry Earl IVES was born in Estherville, Iowa in
1895, and I have a picture of him with his sister on the farm at
Baird, Cotton County, Oklahoma, and he is about 4, so William must
have gotten the land between 1895 and 1900. The other children of
William Henry IVES who would have been living there are Virgie May
IVES, born c. 1883, Frank Thornton IVES, b. 1877, Glen Gordon IVES, b.
1880, and William Henry IVES, b. 1878. They were neighbours to a
WRIGHT family also. Any help would be appreciated.
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Masonic Cemetery

Posted by [17]Gean Heiney <eeheiney@snet.net> on Sun, 04 Oct 1998

Surnames: MARCHMAN

My G.G.G. Grandmother, Virginia Marchman died in Temple, Cotton
County, OK on 17 AUG 1923. Her funeral card states the interment was
in the Masonic Cemetery. I am unable to locate a cemetery by that name
in Cotton County. Can anyone help? Maybe it no longer exists or has
changed names. Thank You.
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Temple Cemetery

Posted by [18]David Morgan <dmorgan@efn.org> on Sun, 04 Oct 1998, in
response to [19]Masonic Cemetery, posted by Gean Heiney on Sun, 04 Oct
1998

Surnames:

That is the Temple cemetery. It is on School Road, that runs by the
high school south out of town. It is up on a hill.
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grandfather

Posted by [20]Jackie Sue Sheperd <jshep@fullnet.net> on Thu, 18 Feb
1999, in response to [21]Temple Cemetery, posted by David Morgan on
Sun, 04 Oct 1998

Surnames: Stephenson

My grandfather moved away from his family in Bradley, Oklahoma in ca
1923. My Dad was his youngest (now deceased) he was 16 yrs old. My
grandfather's name was James Stephenson. He is buried in Temple, Ok.
Died in April, 1939. I'm wanting a comformation of this death. I also
would like to locate any relatives, grandmother, uncles & or etc. THat
might be buried there. I believe a Gene Stephenson was born out of
this union with grandad and my new grandmother. My grandmother Annie
Stephenson is buried in Bradley ok. & so are my parents. TIA for any
info you might send me. Jackie Sheperd
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Genealogical Search

Posted by [22]B. J. Holcomb <bholc39803@aol.com> on Sun, 04 Oct 1998

Surnames: Holcomb

Searching for information relating to John Hugh James HOLCOMB. He
lived in Walters , Oklahoma from 1905 to 1930. On October 9, 1930 he
shot and killed himself in his backyard. At the time of his death his
sister, Beuena Holcomb, was living with him. Would appreciate any or
all information concerning him. He was my uncle , but have very little
information about him during his 25 year stay in Walters. Thank You.
B. J. Holcomb.
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CROW Family

Posted by [23]Sharon Cowan <scowan4738@mindspring.com> on Wed, 30 Sep
1998

Surnames: CROW, COWAN, BERRY

Looking for information regarding John Madison CROW who died April 12,
1944 in Randlett, OK. Which I think is in Cotton County.
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LEMONS, OGLE, JACKSON

Posted by [24]Norma Karter <nckarter@flash.net> on Wed, 30 Sep 1998

Surnames: LEMONS, OGLE, JACKSON, THOMPSON

Looking for Thelma Ethel OGLE b. 1906 d. 1986 married Clifton "Toad"
JACKSON in Walters, Cotton Co OK in 1929.

Also looking for Abraham LEMONS b. 1881 d. 1960. He is buried in
Walters, Cotton Co. He married Johnie THOMPSON in 1903. They had the
following children:
Mattie b. 1904
Robert Carroll b. 1906
Samuel Elbert "Bud" b. 1908
Troy Ovie b. 1910
Roy Willis b. 1916
Avah Loretta b. 1920
Abraham Eldridge b. 1922
Maime Johnnie Ruth b. 1924
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YEAGER,HIGGINS, MCLENDON,HARRISON

Posted by [25]Billy Roy Stockinger <brstock@comanchetx.com> on Sat, 29
Aug 1998

Surnames:

I am looking for any info from above names. My grandfather, John Henry
Yeager his brothers, O. D.,Charles Lee, ggrandfather, Elijah Plez
Higgins d. 1922 and buried Devol, Cotton Co. ggrandfather Gideon
Pierce Yeager buried 1938 Devol, Cotton Co. Uncle William Harrison
died and buried Devol, Cotton Co. Cousin Bryan Harrison born, died and
buried in Devol, Cotton Co. Aunt Mattie Higgins, Mclendon,
Harrison, farmed, died, and buried, in Devol, Cotton Co
I would very much like to have copies of their records.
Thanks BRS
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SHORT

Posted by [26]Jim Hardman <jwhardman@madras.net> on Sat, 22 Aug 1998

Surnames:

I am looking for information on J.H. Short who lived in or near
Randlett Oklahoma. Where did he come from and who were his parents.
Also what was his relationship to Louisa E. Short Hardman wife of
William Bennett Hardman
who claimed land near "Sage" in 1901
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BRISCOE

Posted by [27]Briscoe Price <tnbprice@meta3.net> on Sat, 15 Aug 1998

Surnames:

Researching info on any BRISCOE's in Cotton County in late 1800's and
early 1900's. Trying to make connection with my grandfather, George
Washington BRISCOE who lived in south central Oklahoma
(Garvin/Pontotoc Counties area) in the 1920's. He was married to Mary
Ellen MILLER and they had seven children born in these different
counties. I am told that several of the "BRISCOE boys" are buried in
Walters. If anyone could/would help me with possible names here, that
would be appreciated. Briscoe Price/Raleigh, MS
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HOOPER/SHAHAN

Posted by [28]Kathleen Shahan-Maples <kathleenmaples@hotmail.com> on
Mon, 03 Aug 1998

Surnames:

Looking for information on the HOOPER family. In particular Annie (?)
Beulah Hooper-Shahan (parents - John and Marie). Beulah married Joe
William Shahan - traveled between Texas and Oklahoma a lot. Main home
was Stephens County; however, the Hooper family reunion was held in
conjunction with the annual "Pow Wow" that was held in Walters each
year.
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McKENZIE, VICE, LIPHAM

Posted by [29]JoAnn Cantrell <n5tfc@edumaster.net> on Mon, 13 Jul 1998

Surnames:

McKENZIE..Researching John F. McKENZIE b. March 1852 AL, wife Emily
Frances LIPHAM - McKENZIE b. Sept. 1851 GA, children:
1.Mary Jane "Mollie" b. Oct. 1871 m. Abner VICE
2. Nancy Emily
3. Thomas Alex. b. 1875
4. Sarah Etta b. 1878 m. Leo T. YOUNG
5. Minnie Lee b. 1880 m. ___HOWLE
6. John Kenneth b. 1883 m. Myrtle ___
7. Anne Eugenia b. 1885 m ___EDDINGS
8. Joseph Franklin b. 1888 m. Lillie BELL
9. Grady Whitfield b. 1891 m. Mary___
10. Nellie Faith b. 1898 m. James WHITELOCK
This family resided Cotton Co. OK on the 1920 census,
Will share info.
JoAnn Cantrell
n5tfc@edumaster.net
Rt. 6, Box 308
McAlester, OK 74501
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FINLEY

Posted by [30]Nancy Conroy <gumbysmom@igg-tx.net> on Mon, 13 Jul 1998

Surnames:

I am looking for Brice Finley, who resided in Walters, Cotton County,
Oklahoma. He was originally from Tennessee, moved to Poolville, Texas.
His first wife, Martha White died in Poolville, in 1889. Brice moved
to Oklahoma, remarried and had other children. His son by Martha was
named Joel Edgar. His other children had given names of Marvin, Will
and Molly. I do not know his second wife's maiden name. He was my
great grandfather and I would like to trace what happened to him.
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MARY ANN' POLLY SMITH

Posted by [31]Linda Pettenridge <llee@icon.net> on Sat, 11 Jul 1998

Surnames: Smith

I am looking for the family of William David Smith and Mary
Ann "polly" Qualls Smith . They came from Madison County
Ar. About 1900 to Walters Cotton County Okla. I know they had some
children. But I donot Know the Names . Any Help would be apperated.
Would like to get in touch with any descendants of this family Polly
is buried in walters cemetery.
thank you
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MCGINNIS

Posted by [32]LaJuan Weiss <lweiss@junct.com> on Fri, 03 Jul 1998

Surnames:

Looking for information on Robert H. McGinnis, Parents were
M.H. McGinnis or McInnis or McKinnis, Mother Ozella (Tye) McGinnis.
M.H. and Ozella with two older children were living in Walters area in
1910 to 1918 time frame.
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SUMMERS

Posted by [33]Aubrey G. Cloud <agcloud@msn.com> on Mon, 29 Jun 1998

Surnames:

Hi

I am looking for the grave site and cemetery for MARTHA JANE [GRISHAM]
SUMMERS. Her spouse was ANDREW JACKSON SUMMERS. She died about
1904/1905 on the farm near Walters in Cotton County, Oklahoma

My E-Mail address is: AGCLOUD@MSN.COM
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HUMPHRIES, MCINTYRE

Posted by [34]BILLIBETH WILSON <prussell@texhoma.net> on Fri, 26 Jun
1998

Surnames:

I am looking for information on Ira MCINTYRE and his wife Missouri
BRADSHAW. They lived in Cotton Co. near Walters, OK from 1909 to 1927.
They had 5 children: Lola married Bill HUMPHRIES, Art,Cammie,Roy, and
Lillie. Ira had a brother named Pat that they lived with near Walters.
I would like information on the family before they came to Oklahoma
from Mississippi.
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FINLEY

Posted by [35]Nancy Finley Conroy <gumbysmom@igg-tx.net> on Thu, 18
Jun 1998

Surnames:

I am trying to locate descendents of Brice Finley in Cotton County,
Walters, Oklahoma. . He was first married to Martha White, who died in
Poolville, TX. I do not have his birth date. His son Joel Edgar Finley
was born in Selmer, Tennessee on January 24, 1882. I do not know the
name of his second wife. I heard that he had a son named Will and one
named Marvin. Joel Finley was my grandfather.
I would appreciate any information on the Finley family.
Thank you,
Nancy
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SMITH,LION

Posted by [36]Barbara Brinkley <blb@eastland.net> on Tue, 16 Jun 1998

Surnames:

I'm trying to find more information on James Polk and Nancy Katherine
Smith who lived in Cotton Co. in 1910,1911 and 1912.Their son,Howard
was born in 1912.This family had a daughter named Lola.Also,neighbors
of the Smiths were a family named Lion with a daughter,Jacquetta.
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FLIPPO

Posted by [37]Amy R. Tuxhorn <Amety@hotmail.com> on Mon, 25 May 1998

Surnames:

I previously posted a message concerning William Cecil FLIPPO and
Nancy Elizabeth Calfy FLIPPO. I have since found I made a mistake.
William was Nancy's son. I do know that Nancy Elizabeth Calfy FLIPPO
(1863-1969?) died in a nursing home in Walters. My Dad said she was
buried somewhere in Cotton Co. I am looking for the date she died,
when she was buried, and where she was buried. Dad says her grave is
in a cemetery near Walters. Thank you.
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FLIPPO

Posted by [38]STACEY FLEMING <SDF77929@AOL.COM> on Wed, 17 Jun 1998,
in response to [39]FLIPPO, posted by Amy R. Tuxhorn on Mon, 25 May
1998

Surnames:

NANCY ELIZABETH CALFY
BORN SEP. 10, 1863
DIED DEC. 14, 1962
SHE WAS MARIED TO JASPER B. FLIPPO
BORN IN 1850-1856
DIED JAN. 21,1929
THEY WERE MY GRANDFATHERS GRAT GRANDPARENTS. I HAVE A LOT MORE INFO ON
THIS FAMILEY JUST EMAIL ME
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ROBERTS

Posted by [40]Justine Miller <JMiller585@aol.com> on Tue, 19 May 1998

Surnames:

Does anyone have any information about a ROBERTS family living around
Beard in 1902 or later? Some first names might be Levi, Josephine,
Sylvester, Amos, James, Julia, Louis. After living in Cotton County
this family moved to Stephens Co. Any information appreciated.
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Alexander

Posted by [41]Billie J.Coon <coonie@cavemen.net> on Wed, 13 May 1998

Surnames:

Looking for burial place for John Andrew ALEXANDER Br abt 1880 and
Dora Era ALEXANDER Br 1882 lived in Cotton Co. Randlett, Oklahoma last
know 1920 Cenus Cotton Co. belevied to have died and be buried there
any infromation as to when and were buried I Would apprecite.
Thanks Billie
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GAY, LAXTON, RASH

Posted by [42]Rhodene Frederick <Rhodene_Frederick@Parsons.com> on
Tue, 05 May 1998

Surnames:

I needed to elaborate a little on my former querry:

William David Gay lived in Walters, Cotton Co., OK. He > was in the
land rush, but when he got there someone was squating on > his land.
He came back and settled in Walters. William was born in > Houston
Co., GA about 1855. He married Rose Anna Murry. By 1880 he > was in
OK. His son Zettie Radford of Walters married Annie Essidora
> Rash. Annie Essidora Rash's parents were James William Rash and Mary
> Lucretia Laxson. This would put them in the late 1880s or early
> 1900s. They are all burried in a Walters Cemetery.
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William David Gay

Posted by [43]Robert Gay <jan215@bellsouth.com> on Tue, 22 Dec 1998,
in response to [44]GAY, LAXTON, RASH, posted by Rhodene Frederick on
Tue, 05 May 1998

Surnames: GAY, COUNTS, KING, MORRIS, STRONG, ELLIS, RASH, DESPAIN,
JONES

LOOKING FOR INFO ON WILLIAM DAVID GAY & brother Americus Charles Gay,
William Died 8Apr 1931 inWalters,Cotton county ok.

Thanks BOB
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REEVES,COLLIER

Posted by [45]Kellyjo Reeves <kellyjo36@aol.com> on Sun, 03 May 1998

Surnames:

Hi, I'm looking for birth records,in Cotton county. As well as death
records. Temple, Randlett. My father is Delbert Lee Reeves. His mother
is Mable Rachal Collier. Both born in Temple. Thomas Black Collier is
buried in Randlett. He was to have died 1965.Mable Collier was
b.9-22-1909, Delbert Reeves was born 11-23-28. I'm back tracking my
roots. Need info. on where there parents are from. Thank you For any
Help. Kellyjo
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COLLIER

Posted by [46]Roxie Hanseth <love10us@aol.com> on Thu, 27 Aug 1998, in
response to [47]REEVES,COLLIER, posted by Kellyjo Reeves on Sun, 03
May 1998

Surnames:

I had an Uncle Dewey Collier who was married to a Mabel. He was
sheriff of Temple in Cotton County for many years. Is this the same
Mable you are looking for? He was the oldest of 9 children. The
parents were J.B. (I believe) Collier and Etta Lamb Collier. They
moved to Temple from Texas but I'm not sure of the year. Let me know
if any of this helps you in your search. Good luck.
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TEDFORD

Posted by [48]Ted Tedford <crownt@aol.com> on Wed, 29 Apr 1998

Surnames:

I am searching for information on the TEDFORD family in the
Randlett area. I have a picture of my grandparents, William
Henry Tedford and his wife Dicie on the homestead near Devol
or Randlett. The picture is dated 1908, near Randlett.

I believe that William Henry Tedford died in the 1930s and
is buried in Cotton County. His wife died in Plainview,
Texas a couple of years after moving there.

I would appreciate any help on an obit or cemetery info.
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BARBER, MARKHAM

Posted by [49]David W. Morgan <dmorgan@efn.org> on Tue, 28 Apr 1998

Surnames:

Welcome! I just wanted to get this new message board going,
and to invite all of you to post with this new system. You
can preview your message before it gets posted, in case you need to
edit.
I lived in Temple for many years, but am a long way from
there right now. My mother was Sue BARBER MORGAN who was
born in 1925 in Wellston, Ok and died in 1986 in Temple,
Cotton County. I am also descended from the James Monroe
MARKHAM family that lived in Bell County, Texas, and later
in Randall or Potter County, Texas. Come on in, the water's fine!

WILLIAMS

Posted by [4]Becky Nolen McKee <menacity@cswnet.com> on Thu, 21 May
1998

Surnames:

Looking for information on Sarah E. WILLIAMS, b 4-08-1852, d
8-17-1930. She was a long time resident of Temple, OK. Was said to
have lived on a farm east of town, later moving to her home in the
southwest part of town, where she resided at the time of her death.
In her younger years she was known throughout the communities where
she lived as a most excellent nurse and was never too busy or tired to
go to a friend or neighbor, or anyon who needed her help in times of
sickness, sorrow, or distress. As long as her strength would permit,
she loved to visit the sick and take them appetizing dishes she knew
so well how to prepare.
She pocessed unusual business ability, successfully managing her
business affairs through many years of widowhood and looking after
them herself until the end. She was member of the Methodist Church for
thirty-seven years.
She had a grandaughter Beauton KOOKEN was a long time teacher since
1925 and retired in 1962. Beauton's father ran an ice and coal
delivery. Need to know what cemetary Sarah is buried in or any
information that could be provided.
I have a picture of Sarah's tomb stone and the inscription says: S.E.
Williams.
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