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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