Craig County, Oklahoma

Posted Queries for October thru December 2006

driskell   838

Query posted by Peggie on October 07, 2006 for DRISKELL

looking for a wayne driskell buried in craig co or a obits of his died. he die in the 1990 i think late some where around 1997

State Mental Hospital   839

Query posted by Gillespie, James on October 08, 2006

Does any one know what funeral home's were in business that might have taken care of the deceased in 1935 from the State Mental Hospital in Vinita?
Thanks,
Jim Gillespie
Fresno County California US Genweb Volunteer

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Re: State Mental Hospital   839B

Query posted by Gillespie, James on October 08, 2006

If they had there own mortuary does that mean that they have their own cemetery? This relative was buried in the Haskell Cem in Muskogee so I am assuming that the hospital my of contracted out for out of the area cemeteries?

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look up cemetery   853

Query posted by Peggie on October 08, 2006

look up for a wayne driskell or last name might be driskell. he die some where in the late 1990

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Re: State Mental Hospital   839C

Query posted by Gentry, Paul on October 09, 2006 for CEMETERY

Yes, the hospital had its own cemetery. But it would a fair assumption if the body was buried somewhere else they would have used a funeral home...most of the hospital graves are not marked..

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Re: State Mental Hospital   839D

Query posted by Gentry, Paul on October 09, 2006

Also a funeral home from Muskogee may have picked up the body, Muskogee is not that far from Vinita..

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State Hospital   840

Query posted by Gillespie, James on October 09, 2006

Jon,
I tried to get some info from another state hospital in New York and they just did not have much to share. Seem like the inmates are lost soles, no grave markers, no information, no help. The only reason I knew she was there she showed up on the county census.The state hospital in New York dumped the records also some years back.

cemetery look up please   843

Query posted by Peggie on October 09, 2006 for , DRISKILL, DRISKELL

looking for a wayne driskill or spell driskell buried in baldwin cemetery or a obits in craig co

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Re: cemetery look up please   843A

Cemetery records posted by Gentry, Paul on October 10, 2006

Can't find a Baldwin cemetery in Craig county, There is one in Latimer County.(no Driskill's listed)

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Re: Downing   842

Query posted by Amdsat on October 14, 2006 for DOWNING

My family lived in these areas. My grandparents were Tollie and Flora. My father was born and raised in Lenapah, Ok. My great- grandfather's name was Levi. I have great uncles named Levi, George, Lewis, Oliver. The Downings in Vinita, OK, Coffeyville, KS, Independence, KS, and all through Oklahoma are my relatives. Do you have any other information? I think it is my 2g grandfather married a full blood Cherokee Indian. I am trying to find my bloodline, I do know it is Cherokee and African-American. Thank You

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Re: Downing   842B

Query posted by Hubbard, Virginia on October 16, 2006 for , LANDRUM, DOWNING

Hi Angela, My grandfather was Asa Downing married to Eva (Landrum) Hubbard and lived in Coffeyville. After my grandmothers death, Asa moved to Independance and lived with a sister, I think her name was Judith. Daddy Asa is buried in Independance cemetary. He is Cherokee and is on the Dawes Freedman Roll with his family.

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Re: Downing   842C

Query posted by Angela on October 16, 2006

Hello Virginia,
Thank you for your reply. There are Downing's in the Oklahoma area that are Caucasian descent, my family is African-American. Are we the Downing's that you speak of?
There are so many that is how to make the destinction.
I hope that we are speaking of the same Downing line.
My family is Cherokee/African American.
If you have any other info. or like to know more about my family please let me know. I am learning more, my uncles and aunts who could give me more info, have passed on. They were the oldest siblings in the family. Take care Hope to hear from you again concerning. Thank You
Angela "Anjei"

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Two lines of Craigs or one   841

Query posted by Draper, Frances R. on October 17, 2006 for , CRAIG, DONEHAY, LONG, HEDRICK

My grandfather was Daniel Webster Craig and my grandmother was Rose Donehay. I have a line of Craigs that begin with Thomas Craig, b 1725 in Northern Ireland, William Craig b 1785 in Freehold Monmouth Co., NJ.His wife was Sarah Sheves.William Craig and Mary Ann Hess. Andrew Jackson Craig and Catherine Harr and Anna M. Carbaugh.George Washington Craig and Mary Myrtle Shirk.My Great Grandfather Isaac Craig and Matilda Diamond.
If you can help, thank you so much.

Re: Downing   842D

Query posted by Hubbard, Virginia on October 20, 2006

Hi Angela, So glad to hear from you again....Yes my family is Cherokee/African American. I was born in Nowata Ok. If you would like, e-mail me VAHUBB@ameritech.net and I will give you as much info that I can.

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Re: cemetery look up please   843B

Cemetery records posted by Society, Craig County Genealogy on October 21, 2006

There is not a cemetery in Craig county named Baldwin. Need to look elsewhere

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Re: Louis Campbell   844A

Query posted by Preciado, Cindy on October 22, 2006 for , DEVINE, DEWITT, EATON, CAMPBELL

Have you ever looked at the site of "Find A Grave"? I did, for my "DeVine" family. You see, my Will DeVine was raised by Hugh Campbell. So I was trying to find Hugh Campbell in "Find A Grave", like I did my Will DeVine. Hugh didn't come up, but several other Campbell's did, and Louis sounds familar to me. Found Campbell's in Fairview Cemetery, Craig Co., OK. Also look at County sites, by going OK GenWeb Project, click on county, some have cemetery listings. I would check counties - Adair, Craig, Ottawa, several Campbell's throughout.

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MYSICKA GOLDMAN, Peggy - Obit   845

Obituary posted by Weather on October 25, 2006 for , MYSICKA, GOLDMAN, GRILLEY

From the Medford (OR) Mail Tribune 10-25-2006 at http://www.mailtribune.com

Peggy Goldman, 79, passed away quietly at her Ashland home on Saturday, October 21, 2006. She slipped away peacefully surrounded by the love and prayers of her daughter and son and their spouses.

Mrs. Goldman was born January 24, 1927 in Vinita, Okla., to Czechoslovakian immigrant farmers Charles and Antonia Mysicka. On November 24, 1957, Peggy married Alex Goldman in Las Vegas, Nevada. Peggy and Alex raised their two children in Los Angeles, Calif.

Mrs. Goldman loved to nurture creativity in others. She gave countless hours volunteering as an art teacher in an extra-curricular arts program that she co-created at Warner Ave. Elementary School in west Los Angeles. In 2002, Peggy moved to Ashland to be closer to her family and was a generous supporter of the Suzee Grilley Dance Ensemble and the DanceSpace.

Mrs. Goldman is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Suzee and Paul Grilley of Ashland; son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Judy Goldman of Alamo, Calif. and their two children, Samantha and Jacob. She was preceded in death by her husband. Future interment of her ashes will be at Scenic Hills Memorial Park, Ashland.

missing two NUNNALLY sisters born 1880-1900 in TX   846

Query posted by Upham, Kathye on October 28, 2006 for , NUNNALLY, HARRIS

I am searching for the "two sisters" mentioned in the El Reno, Canadian Co, Oklahoma obituary below:
El Reno Tribune, Weds, March 05, 1941
"Veteran Railway Employee is Dead: Heart attack is fatal to J. A. NUNNALLY"
"John Aaron Nunnally died March 05, 1941
He had lived in El Reno the past 15 years. He was 54 years of age, a Rock Island locomotive fireman and began his railroad services in 1912 at Atoka, OK. He moved to El Reno in 1925. Survived by his widow and one son Aaron. Three brothers, H. D. Nunnally of Fort Worth, Tex, C. M. Nunnally of Vinita, OK and W. E. Nunnally of Quail, Tex and TWO SISTERS whose names could not be learned immediately."

Judging from the birthdates of their 6 brothers, I am guessing one daughter was born between 1880-1881 and the other born between 1888-1890 or after 1891.

1880 Fannin Co TX/Prec 6/HH 81-81/pg 488a (05 Jun 1880)
NUNNALLY, John D /HH/wm age 28 AL/Al/Al
Nunnally, Edie E /wife/wf age 18 MS/NC/Ms
Nunnally, Willie E /son/wm age 01 TX/Al/Ms
RICHARDSON, Robt J /COUSIN/wm age 29 AL/Al/Al

I have not been able to find this family on the 1900 census
Son John Aaron was living with his uncle Frank Lawson so
IF Eddie was still living, then this census would show
John Daniel (J D)
Eddie (Edie, E E)
William Ellis (W E)
Harris Davis (H D)
Claude Miles (C M)
........AND one or both of the missing daughters !!!
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John Daniel Nunnally and Eddie (Ettie, Ellie, Edie) [HARRIS] married in Fannin Co TX abt 1877-8.

I have proven John & Eddie had 6 sons and located all of them.

Tx death certificate # 12113
William Ellis Nunnally
born 02 Nov 1878, Telephone, Fannin Co, TX
died 30 Mar 1944, Wellington, Collingsworth Co, TX
Father Daniel Nunnally born unknown
Mother Etta HARRIS born Texas
Informant (wife) Mrs W. E. Nunnally
Burial Quail Cemetery, Quail, Collingsworth Co, Tx

John Aaron Nunnally
born 15 Jul 1882 Telephone, Fannin Co, TX
died 05 Mar 1941 El Reno, Canadian Com OK

Forest Grove Cemetery, Telephone, Fannin Co TX
"Frankie Nunnally son of J. D.& Eddie E. born 01 Jan 1884 -died 25 Oct.1884"
"Bobbie Gibson Nunnally son of J. D.& Eddie E born 11 Dec 1885 - died 13 Apr.1894"

Tx death certificate # 38837 (HARRIS Davis, Sr)
H. D. NUNNALLY
born 28 Aug 1887, Telephone, Fannin Co TX
died 20 Jun 1962, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co TX
Father J. D. NUNNALLLY
Mother unknown
Informant (daughter) Mrs Jewell MURRAY
Occupation Mail Carrier
Burial Mt Olivet Cemetery, Masonic Lawn section, Ft Worth, Tarrant Co TX

Claude Miles Nunnally Sr
born 21 Sep 1891 Telephone, Fannin Co TX
died 1957 Vinita, Craig Co, OK
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Do you have a Nunnally female who might belong to this family???
She might have stayed in Texas or followed her father and brothers to Atoka, Bryan, Shawnee, or Craig counties Okla.
If so, contact me and let's prove or disprove it.
Kathye

Re: Sammetinger's of Craig Co.   847

Query posted by Johnson, Lori on November 03, 2006 for , ARNOLD, ATCHLEY, DEASON, SAMMETINGER

Sue,
Hope this reply finds you & you are still interested in this family. I know very little about the Sammetinger's-they are not my ancestors. However, I have been looking for many years for information about Anna Mae's Indian heritage, which I believe comes from her mother Minnie Arnold Sammetinger & maternal grandmother Lydia "Lyddie" Atchley Arnold. I am connected to this family thru Lydia's sister Nancy "Nannie" Atchley Deason. I have a copy of an article from the Craig County History book about Ernest & Anna Mae if you don't have it. Have extensive research on Anna Mae's maternal side if you are interested.

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Thomas Bolton   848

Query posted by Brown, Patton on November 10, 2006 for BOLTON

I am looking for the possible grave site of Thomas Bolton, possibly dying at Eastern State Hospital in Vinita. I only know possible death would be after 1936. Does anyone know where patients of that facility would have been buried if there was no family? Any information will be appreciated

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wylie vinita 1900   863

Query posted by Docnpat on November 28, 2006 for , WILEY, WYLIE, WYLEY

Researching Wylie's in Vinita in 1900. I have the census, but would like more information. Possibly a minister or law official. Thanks!

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Grandmothers' birth place and family   849

Query posted by Stahl, Thomas on November 29, 2006 for STROUD

My Grandmother was born in indian territory what is now craig county in August of 1891. Her name was Cora B. Stroud Her Fathers name was William Duval Stroud. I know it was around the Vanita, White oak, Afton area. I remember her talking of her and her Father taking their buckboard wagon into these towns for supplies. I also remember telling of going to school for a short while with indian children and learning their corn dance. Please help if you can I live in Ohio. Grandmother passed away in 1984.I believe her Grandfather came from Arkansas his name was Robert Stroud. She also mentioned her Father was a representitive from the territory? Sorry, I was only 16 when she passed away. Thank You

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Re: Grandmothers' birth place and family   849A

Query posted by Hoxsie, Lois Kay on November 30, 2006 for STROUD

I had a few minutes and did a quick search on RootsWeb to see what I could find on your grandmother. If you will put in the name Cora Stroud, I think you will find that several of your relatives have posted information on her and her family. Keep in mind that information on RootsWeb WorldConnect has been posted by individuals with varying degrees of experience and expertise in genealogical research so anything you find on RootsWeb needs to be verified.
Some have her name as Cora Beatrice, some as Cora Belle, and one as Cora Bessan Stroud. According to the Social Security Death Index, she was born 1 Aug 1891. One researcher indicates she was born at Afton, OK and died 12 Mar 1984 in Melrose, Paulding Co., OH. Most have her parents as William Duval Stroud, born 5 Apr 1868 in Arkansas, and Addie Belle Cubbison. One submission indicates she was one of five children: Elmer, Cora, William F., Goldie, and Russell H. I see another submission has two more children for the family. Apparently Cora was married twice, first to Frank Larue Adams with whom she had three children: Charles William, Frankie Pansy, and James Russell. Then she married Amos Jacob Place with whom she had seven children: Amos Jacob Jr., Thomas, George, William, Richard, Brooks, and one more who may still be living. If you like, when I get a chance, I'll check the 1900 Indian Territory census and the 1910 Ottawa Co., OK census records for you.

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Re: Benjamin F. Cates   850

Query posted by Horner, Kim on December 07, 2006 for , CARTER, CATES

Matilda Carter Cates is my 4th great grandmother. Were the siblings in the area brothers (i.e. Carters) or sisters (thus with a different last name)?

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Craig County obituary help   852

Query posted by Lheadley on December 17, 2006 for RENARD

I am hoping to find an obituary for Flora Gretchen RENARD. She died Dec. 24, 1960 in or around Vinita, Oklahoma.

Any help would be greatly appreicated.

Leona

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Info African American families   856

Query posted by Chellebellemn on December 19, 2006 for , VANN, MACER, FORD

My great grandmother was raised in Old Vinita Oklahoma. Also may have lived in Welch. My great grandmother was a Pollie Vann, she wsa born in Georgia. He daughter was Lizzie Vann who married a John Macer. Can anyone give me any information regarding the freedmen settlements after the Cherokees freed thier slaves. Also, I would like to travel to that area next year and was wondering for tips on doing searches if I can be there for a day or so.

Any help will be appreciated.

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Eastern Oklahoma State Hospital   851

Query posted by Sorrells, Glenda on December 28, 2006 for BOOK

I saw somewhere that a book was written about the Eastern Oklahoma State Hospital in Craig Co, Oklahoma. Does anyone know the name of this book? Any help will be greatly appreciated. My thanks in advance: Glenda from http://www.Myblueangel.net