Hello Wendy, Thank you for the Helpful Tips you posted on marriage records. I checked the site you listed but was not able to find anything on my family listed. Below is an Outline of the info. I have. Any help you could give me on where/how I might obtain additional information would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Jesse Lee "Jack" WOOD, III Powell, OH (Formerly from TX) [email protected] - ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Descendants of John S. Martin (1st 4 Generation Only) 1 John S. MARTIN b: Nov 13, 1829 in Cooper Co., MO d: Nov 20, 1906 in Ardmore, Carter, OK ..+Louisa HARRIS b: Apr 2, 1832 in MO m: Abt. 1850 d: 1896 in Henrietta, Clay, TX .......2 Lucinda Albina MARTIN b: 1851 d: 1895 ..........+E. S. WHITE b:? m:? d:? .......2 Martha J. "Mattie" MARTIN b: Feb 1853 in MO d: 1935 in ? ..........+J. W. DONNELLY b:? in IL m:? d: Bef. 1900 in ? ...............3 Roy J. DONNELLY b: Mar 1884 in TX d:? .......2 Sarah Elizabeth "Betty" MARTIN b: 1855 in Tipton, Cooper, MO d: Jan 28, 1921 in Ardmore, Carter, OK ..........+John Steven "Joe" ROWLES b: Jan 3, 1849 in MO m: Bef. 1880 in ? d: Jun 5, 1905 in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory ...............3 William ROWLES b:? d:? ..................+Jewell CONWAY b:? m: Apr 1922 in ? d:? ...............3 John Steven "Steve" ROWLES b:? d:? ..................+B. F. MCMILLAN b:? in OK m: 1891 in ? d:? ..........................4 Jack ROWLES b: Jan 6, 1912 in Ardmore, Carter, OK d: Jul 1979 in Bishop, CA? ..........................4 Zenobia Inez ROWLES b: Jul 11, 1915 in Ardmore, Carter, OK d: Apr 2, 1926 in Ardmore, Carter, OK ...............3 Isa Lee ROWLES b: Jan 18, 1877 in Bunson, Cooper, MO d: Jun 16, 1948 in Auburn, Placer, CA ..................+Charles Franklin WOOD b: Mar 18, 1871 in Covington, Tipton, TN m: Oct 27, 1898 in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory d: Oct 13, 1928 in Dallas, Dallas, TX ..........................4 Dr. Jesse Lee WOOD II b: Aug 21, 1899 in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory d: Sep 14, 1991 in Laguna Hills, Orange, CA .............................+Winifred Ruth SHEFFLER b: May 19, 1902 in Prairie Home, Shelby, IL m: Jun 11, 1921 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., CA d: Jul 25, 1980 in Laguna Hills, Orange, CA ................*2nd Husband of Isa Lee ROWLES: ..................+???? HARBOLD b:? m: Aft. 1899 in ? d:? ................*3rd Husband of Isa Lee ROWLES: ..................+???? BROWN b:? m: Aft. 1900 in CA? d:? .......2 Nancy MARTIN b: 1857 d: Bef. 1870 .......2 William MARTIN b: 1859 d: Bef. 1870 .......2 Rhoda Alice "Allie" MARTIN b: 1861 in ? d:? ..........+Robert L. ROWLAND b:? m:? d:? .......2 James M. MARTIN b: May 1866 in MO d:? ..........+Irene WALLER b: Oct 1868 in MO m: Abt. 1889 in MO d:? ...............3 Dollie MARTIN b: Oct 1889 in TX d:? ...............3 Lucy MARTIN b: Mar 1892 in TX d:? ...............3 Virtie MARTIN b: Mar 1892 d:? ...............3 James MARTIN b: Feb 1895 in TX d:? ...............3 Violet MARTIN b: Mar 1898 in TX d:? .......2 Dora Lee MARTIN b: 1869 in ? d:? in Trinidad, CO ..........+Frank CALDWELL b:? m:? d:? .......2 Cordelia A. "Dollie" MARTIN b: Feb 19, 1871 in ? d: Apr 23, 1956 in Ralls, Crosbyton, TX ..........+John R. RALLS b:? m:? d:? .......2 Infant MARTIN b: 1873 in ? d:? in MO *2nd Wife of John S. MARTIN: ..+Eliza Jennie ???? b: Jan 1843 in OH m: 1897 in Ardmore, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory d:?

Seeking contact with descendants of Elisha Edward LOVE d. 1944, and Jessie Ellen MORRIS 1888 TX-1967 OK. She is buried at Legate Cemetery, Love Co, OK and was the daughter of Andrew W "Drude" MORRIS and Fanny LOWERY. Look forward to any contact on this family. Harold in New Orleans

Good morning! Since I do lookups for the Carter Co.,OK. page, and have had many questions concerning marriage records, thought I would post some information which might be helpful. This from PIONEERS OF CHICKASAW NATION, INDIAN TERRITORY, by Nova A. Lemons, which, in this writer's opinion, is the absolute authority on pre statehood (particularly Carter County) that I have found. I believe Nova still has copies available for sale, if anyone would like a great source. Marriage Records... "Several white and Indian marriages were recorded in missionary records. Non-citizen marriage records were not included in tribal records. Many white people crossed the state lines into Arkansas and Texas to get married. Border town records should be checked into as they offer a wealth of Indian Territory marriages. It also may be a good idea to check the "end of railroad" towns for the bride would travel by train to meet her groom, get married then go to their new home by wagon of horseback. Marriage records were also carried (and lost) by the circuit riding preacher back to his original home. By 1895, marriages of Indians and non-Indians were recorded in the various Recording Districts of the United States Federal Court. Ardmore (first entry in April 1895) and Durant (first entry in July 1902) were two of them. The records from April 1895 to statehood at the Ardmore Courthouse were microfilmed by the Latter Day Saints (LDS) in 1982 and erroneously listed as "Marriage Records of Pickens Co., I.T. 1895-1907" in their indexes. While they do contain Pickens County marriages, the cover of the actual book lists them as Southern District records which also covers Old Pontotoc, Tishomingo and Panola Counties of Chickasaw Nation. These rolls of microfilm are numbered LDS # 1313668 through 1313674. Starting with # 1313675, the rolls are Carter County records only except for roll #1313691 which includes some naturalization records for the time period 11 December 1897 to 8 June 1905. Most of the marriage records between Indians and whites were kept. Most were obtained from church records and have been published in the Chronicles of Oklahoma, Vol. 6, covering the years 1865 to 1887. Marriage announcements were rarely published in early newspapers. After statehood, check at the courthouse in the county where the marriage took place. There is also a great site which lists many Marriages of Chickasaw Nation, 1855-1907, if you need to find someone: http://www.flash.net/~kma/m_index.htm hope this helps.....Wendy

I am looking for information on my great grandparents and their descendants. My great-grand father was James Allen Owens born April 23 1883. married Joetta (Etta) Rebecca Watson born June 15 1887. Both are buried in the Hillcrest memorial cemetery in Ardmore Oklahoma. They had several children. My grandfather John Clair Owens. Other Sons-Kelsey,Hayes,Henry,Clyde. Their daughters were Verna,Dorothy,Eunice,Ruby,Billy, and Mary Frances. Anyone having any information on this family please e-mail me at [email protected] . Thank You Shelley Owens Woods

Does anyone out there have a connection with the Webb family in or around Ardmore Oklahoma, I am trying to locate some info on a William Webb who died in 1899 and is buried at the Russett cementary in Johnson or Ardmore Oklahoma, William Webb was born in 1849 , Ark. He was married twice once two a Sarah Brooks and had children Ida, Dora, Lucy, Rachell and Charlie who were twins, and a Duncan, they Sarah died and sometime after that William remarried a Nancy Jane ? we have heard her last name was Strickland? they inturn had two children a Nellie and a Johnny? I believe he was living in purcell , Oklhoma in the 1800's living as a non citizen in the choctaw nation with a permit. I will gladly share the info I have on this line, thanks Vickie

Greetings to all WoW!! Thanks to everyone for the speedier-than-speedy assistance with Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home. I spoke with Brandy this morning and she will be forwarding on copies of what they do have. I also spoke with the volunteer at the Genealogical Library and she, too, was more than helpful. Everyone with whom I have had contact in the last two days (both through the list and over the telephone) has been a pleasure to deal with - thank goodness to find out that courtesy and caring is not a lost art! Thanks again to everyone. Linda Hart [email protected]

Greetings, Have recently subscribed to the list. I am researching Silas Sullivan and his family. Silas' death certificate: written under the section entitled "Burial, Cremation, or Removal" is Pruitt Cemetery. The caption for the next section down is illegible (book was not opened far enough when photocopy was made). I assume that section is regarding the undertaker or funeral home. The hand written information is "Harvey Bros., Ardmore, Okla." Assuming that Harvey Bros is, in fact, the undertaker, are they still in business? If so, I would appreciate it if someone could send me their phone number and address. If Harvey Bros. is no longer in business, does anyone know who might have their records for the years 1937 and 1939? Also, is there a contact number for Pruitt Cemetery? Thanks for any and all assistance. Linda Hart [email protected]

I an searching for info on the following: Minnie Mae RODGERS / RUSSELL. b 6 May 1884, dau of Mary Cullen WHITE/ RODGERS and Andrew RODGERS , m/ Guy Merritt RUSSELL Thanking you in advance: Cecelia Morton

Looking for info on William Robert JOHNSON, born 1848 in AL. He was in the 1910 Carter County Census in the Hewitt District. William was married to a Mrs.. Chlora LINSEY. Children were Virgil, born 1887, Doyle born 1893, Walter E., born 1896, Curtis L, born 1898, Mary born 1899. Unable to locate family after 1910. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks Barbara

My GGP Hezekiah and Nancy E. (FORBES) SMALLWOOD & Frederick and Elizabeth (MILLER) CORDUM were in Carter County around 1895-1900. My GP Hezekiah SMALLWOOD, Jr. and Mary Clarice CORDUM were marrried in Woodford in 1895 and had three of their children near Ardmore before moving on to Custer and Roger Mills County. They are on the Chickasaw 1900 Census! Any relatives, connections or information??? Aloha, Mary Ann (Smallwood) Bolton Mililani, HI

Hello, We are having our Ancestor Swap meet for the area of Pickens County, Indian Territory & what is now Carter County, OK on July 17, 1999. We will be having guest speakers on Indian Research as well as research in the Carter County, OK area. I think this information will also apply to any Indian Research in Oklahoma. We would like to invite everyone to come see us and exchange information. If you have anyone in this area please send us your pedigree charts, even if you can't attend. We will have these charts on hand for those that attend, so that we can get researchers in touch with each other. There will be copiers on hand. Please send to Greater Southwest Historical & Genealogical Society c/o Stephanie Webb 35 Sunset Dr. Ardmore, OK 73401 or send GEDCOM files to [email protected] Or you may send text attachments to me at [email protected] . For more information on the swap meet or to register, please see our webpage. Greater Southwest Historical & Genealogical Society http://pages.prodigy.net/comet21/homepage.htm

Susan- am receiving your messages,but don't know if you're getting mine - Deborah (Bell) Cox [email protected] (home) [email protected] (alternate home) http://www.earthimpressions.com (business) ICQ 4332476

Haven't been able to contact Susan re her email to me but will keep trying- did get both posts she sent-but don't know any way to get in touch other than here Deborah (Bell) Cox [email protected] (home) http://www.earthimpressions.com (business)

Only one more week till Oklahoma's Cowboys & Indians Ancestor Seminar. It will be held April 23 -24 in Shawnee, OK at the Gordon Cooper Technology Center - exit 186 on I-40. Be sure to get registered to assure the class you wish to attend. There will be lectures on Native American Genealogy (5 Civilized Tribes & Plains Tribes), Land Deeds, Church & Cemetery records, Genealogy On The Internet. OKLAHOMBRES will have a representative speaker there. Vendors will be there with research books, cds - bring your photos for photo restoration. This is not one you will want to miss. For more information: http://members.aol.com/OkCowboys/AndIndians.htm Thank you Kathy

I could not find a filming for Land Records of Carter Co. in Salt Lake Records. Does anyone have a land index that I could get some look-ups from? Mell

Good Afternoon, Since 4-13-99 my e-mail has been down due too a problem with my service provider, it is now straightened out and I am back online, please forgive any bounced messages you might have gotten and please resume any e-mails you might have sent me, thanks to all. Linda Bonham Hamner Murray/Jefferson/Johnson CC/Archivist OkGenweb Project [email protected]

Searching for parents of Joseph Upton DRURY d 1924 near Healdton? Lillie Jane SESSIONS d 1952 near Healdton? Frenches SESSIONS (Lillie's father - no info) Mollie(Molly)CARTER (Lillie's mother- no info) Thanks anyone! Deborah (Bell) Cox [email protected] (home) http://www.earthimpressions.com (business)

Have Widow’s Confederate Pension Application of Cynthia Jane Cook, from Wynnewood, Garvin Co., OK. Her husband was Charles Marion Cook. This is not my family, will gladly send to family member or interested party. Please contact me privately with your mailing address. Elnora Frances Cook-Wyrick

I'm looking for any information on the following families. If you have any information please e-mail me. 1 Petter(Peter) Dunlap 1867 - 1929 d: June 14, 1929 in McCurtain County, Oklahoma b: April 19, 1867 in Illinois .. +Sally A. Greer m: December 21, 1879 in St. Clair County, Missouri b: in Missouri ....... 2 Omie Francis Dunlap 1886 - 1937 d: Abt. 1937 b: 1886 in Texas ........... +George Lenoard Davis 1893 - 1913 m: 1908 d: Abt. 1913 in Maybe Madill,Oklahoma b: Abt. 1893 in Oklahoma ................ 3 William Oscar Davis 1913 - 1959 d: October 26, 1959 in Canyonville,Douglas Co.,Oregon b: September 08, 1913 in Farris, Oklahoma .................... +Clara Etta Mangus 1916 - m: April 01, 1933 in Arkinda,Little River Co., Arkansas b: August 30, 1916 in Legate (Rural) ,Carter Co., Oklahoma ................ 3 Fannie May Davis 1908 - 1969 d: July 07, 1969 in Perryton, Ochlitree Co., Texas b: July 19, 1908 in Farris, Oklahoma .................... +Cecil Orbry Jones - 1985 m: March 05, 1928 in Clarksville, Red River Co., Texas d: January 12, 1985 ....... *2nd Husband of Omie Francis Dunlap: ........... +John L. Higgins 1890 - m: February 15, 1914 in America, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma b: Abt. 1890 ................ 3 Lee Roy John Higgins 1915 - 1970 d: December 04, 1970 in Idabe, Mcurtain Co., Oklahoma b: February 19, 1915 in America, McCurtain County, Oklahoma ....... 2 Peter Preston Dunlap - 1973 d: January 1973 in McFarland or Delano, California b: in Missouri ....... 2 Charles C. (Chock) Dunlap 1884 - 1944 d: April 06, 1944 in Garvin, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma b: Abt. 1884 in Missouri or Illinois ........... +Dora Walker 1885 - b: Abt. 1885 in Arkansas ....... 3 Jim C.Dunlap 1914 - 1985 d: April 07, 1985 in Millerton, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma b: April 19, 1914 in Oklahoma .................... +Annie Green b: in (Oklahoma) ................ *2nd Wife of Jim C.Dunlap: .................... +Ola Lorene Davis West m: Abt. 1922 ................ 3 Florence Dunlap 1909 - b: Abt. 1909 in Oklahoma ................ 3 Ethel Dunlap 1911 - b: Abt. 1911 in Oklahoma ....... 2 Jim Dunlap - 1958 d: 1958 in Odessa, Texas b: in Missouri ........... +Lorraine Davis ....... 2 Dovie Belle Dunlap 1894 - 1972 d: July 19, 1972 in Arkansas b: January 08, 1894 ........... +Silas Stevens .... *2nd Husband of Dovie Belle Dunlap: ........... +Robert Higgins - 1920 m: October 12, 1912 in Haworth, McCurtain County, Oklahoma d: November 20, 1920 in Arkansas ................ 3 Hattie Higgins - 1997 d: July 20, 1997 in Arkansas .................... +Gene Priest ................ *2nd Husband of Hattie Higgins: .................... +Virgil Dollarhide - 1995 d: October 28, 1995 in Arkansas ................ 3 Gracie Higgins .................... +Nathaniel (Bud) M. Mangus 1872 - 1945 m: Bet. 1924 - 1934 d: Bet. 1945 - 1949 b: April 18, 1872 in (Sherman, Oklahoma) ................ 3 ?? Higgins 1920 - 1920 d: December 20, 1920 in Arkansas b: December 20, 1920 ....... 2 Viney Dunlap 1899 - b: Abt. 1899 in Missouri ........... +Clem Luster ....... 2 Myrtle Evelyn Dunlap 1901 - 1991 d: April 02, 1991 in Wright City ,Oklahoma b: August 01, 1901 in Wade, I. T., Oklahoma, Bryant County ........... +Jack Rainwater .... *2nd Husband of Myrtle Evelyn Dunlap: ........... +James Lance Brown ....... *3rd Husband of Myrtle Evelyn Dunlap: ........... +Fred Edwards - 1985 d: April 19, 1985 ....... *4th Husband of Myrtle Evelyn Dunlap: ........... +Frank Tom Johnson 1845 - m: April 28, 1920 in Wright, McCurtain Co., Oklahoma b: Abt. 1845 in Illinois ....... 2 Samuel E. Dunlap 1888 - 1990 d: September 08, 1990 in DeQueen , Sevier Co, Arkansas b: July 09, 1888 in Kirbysville or Hollister , Taney County, Missouri ........... +Lizzie Cole 1889 - 1921 m: May 26, 1920 in Wright City, Oklahoma d: December 21, 1921 in Oklahoma b: April 1889 in Arkansas ................ 3 Orin Dunlap 1921 - b: June 28, 1921 in Millerton, McCurtain County, Oklahoma .................... +Sarah (Peggy) Frances McFayden 1922 - 1991 d: December 03, 1991 in Broken Bow, McCurtain Co., OK b: October 13, 1922 in Burlington, N. Caroliona ....... *2nd Wife of Samuel E. Dunlap: ........... +Janie Johns m: July 07, 1931 in McCurtain County, Oklahoma Thanks, Lillie

I'm looking for any information on the following family. They lived in Carter county as well as other counties in Ok and Arkansas and Mo. 1 George Davis 1859 - b: 1859 in Missouri .. +unknown b: in Missouri ....... 2 George Lenoard Davis 1893 - 1913 d: Abt. 1913 in Maybe Madill,Oklahoma b: Abt. 1893 in Oklahoma ........... +Omie Francis Dunlap 1886 - 1937 m: 1908 d: Abt. 1937 b: 1886 in Texas ................ 3 William Oscar Davis 1913 - 1959 d: October 26, 1959 in Canyonville,Douglas Co.,Oregon b: September 08, 1913 in Farris, Oklahoma .................... +Clara Etta Mangus 1916 - m: April 01, 1933 in Arkinda,Little River Co., Arkansas b: August 30, 1916 in Legate (Rural) ,Carter Co., Oklahoma ................ 3 Fannie May Davis 1908 - 1969 d: July 07, 1969 in Perryton, Ochlitree Co., Texas b: July 19, 1908 in Farris, Oklahoma .................... +Cecil Orbry Jones - 1985 m: March 05, 1928 in Clarksville, Red River Co., Texas d: January 12, 1985 If you have any information, please e-mail me. Thanks Lillie