This is the only reference to Hugh Hughes I could find in my info. It's from the Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha. HUGHES, Michael Dee, 28 Mar 1938 - 6 May 2001 (burial 9 May) US ARMY GERMANY - OKINAWA - KOREA - VIETNAM (H/O Patsy June [WERTHEN] Hughes, M 23 Oct 1961,F/O Pamela [HUGHES] Stanley, Sheila [HUGHES] Layman & Michelle [HUGHES] Green, S/O Hugh & Willa [MOODY] Hughes, Block 16, Lot 126, Space 1, SW 1/4) At 05:41 PM 4/17/2007, you wrote: >Does anyone have a connection or information about a HUGHES family who lived >in Grady County, Oklahoma? Specifically a Hugh HUGHES of Chickasha? Hugh >(known in the family as Hughie I believe) was born in August 1908 in Gilpin >County, Colorado. > >He eventually moved to Oklahoma and I believe this may be due to the fact >that his wifes family were from that state. however, I believe that he moved >here after the date of the last available census in 1930. > >He died in October 1982. Is it likely that an obituary or cemetery record >exists of a grave? > >I am from the UK and I am travelling to Colorado in two and a half weeks to >research and even meet some of our HUGHES family who descend from a branch of >my own family who left Wales in 1871 for America. The Hugh HUGHES I talk >about above was connected to this Welsh/Colorado family and I am trying to tie up >a few genealogical loose ends and find out more about Hugh's life. > >Any guidance or pointers would be gratefully recieved. > >Sincerely > >Mark Hughes >Liverpool >UK > > > > >Name: <HLT SSN: 524-03-0128 Last Residence: 73018 Chickasha, Grady, >Chickash, United States of America Born: 30 Aug 1908 Died: Oct 1982 State >(Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 ) > > > > > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Below is the obit I posted for Michael Dee Hughes: © The Chickasha Express-Star 8 May 2001 Michael Dee Hughes Funeral services for Michael Dee Hughes, 63, of Chickasha, will be held Wednesday, May 9, 2001, at 10:30 a.m. in the New Life Christian Church, with Gary Layman officiating and Charles Roberts assisting. Michael Dee Hughes was born March 28, 1938, in Cement, Oklahoma, the son of Hugh Hughes and Willa Moody Hughes. He died Sunday, May 6, 2001, in Chickasha. Mike came to Chickasha with his family as a young man, where he attended Chickasha Public Schools and graduated from Chickasha High School in 1956. He married Patsy June Werthen on October 23, 1961, in Chickasha. After graduation, Mike joined the United States Army. He retired in January 1977 after serving twenty-years. During his military service, he served in Vietnam, Korea, Germany and Okinawa. Mike returned to Chickasha after his military retirement and had been employed as a Systems Support Specialist, with Hollytex of Anadarko, Haliburton in Duncan, and the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. His last employment of nineteen years was with the City of Oklahoma City, where he retired due to health problems. He was a member of the New Life Christian Church. Mike was preceded in death by both parents and two sisters, Betty Keeton and Pat Samples. Survivors include his wife Patsy, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Pamela and Kirk Stanley, Sheila and Jerry Layman, all of Chickasha, and Michelle and Eric Green, of Cyril; four grandchildren, Erika Stanley and Steven Layman, both of Chickasha, and Taylor and Courtney Green, both of Cyril; one brother, Robert Hughes, of Texas; his father-in-law, Mettie Werthen, of Chickasha; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the New Life Christian Church, P.O. Box 1807, Chickasha, Oklahoma, 73023. Interment will be in the Fairlawn Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home. Sandi Carter --- Gene Phillips <[email protected]> wrote: > This is the only reference to Hugh Hughes I could find in my info. > It's from the Fairlawn Cemetery in Chickasha. > > > HUGHES, Michael Dee, 28 Mar 1938 - 6 May 2001 (burial 9 May) > US ARMY GERMANY - OKINAWA - KOREA - VIETNAM > (H/O Patsy June [WERTHEN] Hughes, M 23 Oct 1961,F/O Pamela [HUGHES] Stanley, Sheila [HUGHES] > Layman & Michelle [HUGHES] Green, S/O Hugh & Willa [MOODY] Hughes, Block 16, Lot 126, Space 1, > SW 1/4) > > > At 05:41 PM 4/17/2007, you wrote: > >Does anyone have a connection or information about a HUGHES family who lived > >in Grady County, Oklahoma? Specifically a Hugh HUGHES of Chickasha? Hugh > >(known in the family as Hughie I believe) was born in August 1908 in Gilpin > >County, Colorado. > > > >He eventually moved to Oklahoma and I believe this may be due to the fact > >that his wifes family were from that state. however, I believe that he moved > >here after the date of the last available census in 1930. > > > >He died in October 1982. Is it likely that an obituary or cemetery record > >exists of a grave? > > > >I am from the UK and I am travelling to Colorado in two and a half weeks to > >research and even meet some of our HUGHES family who descend from a branch of > >my own family who left Wales in 1871 for America. The Hugh HUGHES I talk > >about above was connected to this Welsh/Colorado family and I am trying to tie up > >a few genealogical loose ends and find out more about Hugh's life. > > > >Any guidance or pointers would be gratefully recieved. > > > >Sincerely > > > >Mark Hughes > >Liverpool > >UK > > > > > > > > > >Name: <HLT SSN: 524-03-0128 Last Residence: 73018 Chickasha, Grady, > >Chickash, United States of America Born: 30 Aug 1908 Died: Oct 1982 State > >(Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 ) > > > > > > > > > > > > > >------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the > word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Does anyone have a connection or information about a HUGHES family who lived in Grady County, Oklahoma? Specifically a Hugh HUGHES of Chickasha? Hugh (known in the family as Hughie I believe) was born in August 1908 in Gilpin County, Colorado. He eventually moved to Oklahoma and I believe this may be due to the fact that his wifes family were from that state. however, I believe that he moved here after the date of the last available census in 1930. He died in October 1982. Is it likely that an obituary or cemetery record exists of a grave? I am from the UK and I am travelling to Colorado in two and a half weeks to research and even meet some of our HUGHES family who descend from a branch of my own family who left Wales in 1871 for America. The Hugh HUGHES I talk about above was connected to this Welsh/Colorado family and I am trying to tie up a few genealogical loose ends and find out more about Hugh's life. Any guidance or pointers would be gratefully recieved. Sincerely Mark Hughes Liverpool UK Name: <HLT SSN: 524-03-0128 Last Residence: 73018 Chickasha, Grady, Chickash, United States of America Born: 30 Aug 1908 Died: Oct 1982 State (Year) SSN issued: Colorado (Before 1951 )

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KathrynHatcherOK Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.grady/1708.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Lou, Thank you for the information on Lorena, Because Bennett was my Grandfathers Brother, I sure my mother reambers Top that what they always called Claude. My Grandfather is Leonard Calvin Wright who was from rush springs as well his wife my grandmother "flossy" Florance is still alive with a clear mind. I hope Linda contacts me or my mother, because they would have alot to talk about. Thank you for the Information that you posted it is helping me complete more of my search. Kathryn Hatcher 405-830-0626 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Lou_Hawks Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.grady/1708.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Linda, I am the one who originally sent you the obit for Lorena Wright. If you look on Grady county Oklahoma Genforum and type in the name Wright you will find the obit. After looking further into the census, I believe she might be the daughter of J.A. and Lethie Williams found the 1900 Indian territory, Chickasaw, Rush Springs, ED 159, page 5A. Bennett and Lena? are found on page 1B. She is in the 1910 census with Bennett and in 1920 she is married to Frank Jennings. If you can not find this info contact me at [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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Thanks to Gene and Woody for your input. If there is no obit for Juliet, then her death will remain a mystery. Jill (Australia) Original message: > Could I request a lookup for an obit or any mention of Juliet C. PRATT who > died 5 Oct. 1921, buried Rush Springs Cemetery. >

Jill, Rush Springs did have a newspaper in operation at the time, so it's quite possible the paper covered the untimely death. The Oklahoma Historical Society maintains historical microfilm on all of the state's newspapers. Info on early Rush Springs: _http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_039123847.html_ (http://www.chickashanews.com/local/local_story_039123847.html) Some info on the Rush Springs Gazette newspaper _http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/grady/gradyrw.html_ (http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ok/grady/gradyrw.html) Oklahoma Historical Society _http://www.okhistory.org/_ (http://www.okhistory.org/) Form request for lookup: _http://www.okhistory.org/res/biorequestform.html_ (http://www.okhistory.org/res/biorequestform.html) Woody ++++++++++++++ [email protected] writes: Jill: You could contact Oklahoma Historical Society and give them the name and date of death and they will look for an obit for a small fee. Oklahoma Historical Society http://www.okhistory.org/ Good luck! Sandi Carter http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/caddo/caddo.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/grady/grady.htm --- R & J Pratt <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks to Gene and Woody for your input. If there is no obit for Juliet, > then her death will remain a mystery. > > Jill > (Australia) > ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.

Jill: You could contact Oklahoma Historical Society and give them the name and date of death and they will look for an obit for a small fee. Oklahoma Historical Society http://www.okhistory.org/ Good luck! Sandi Carter http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/caddo/caddo.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/grady/grady.htm --- R & J Pratt <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks to Gene and Woody for your input. If there is no obit for Juliet, > then her death will remain a mystery. > > Jill > (Australia) > > > Original message: > > Could I request a lookup for an obit or any mention of Juliet C. PRATT who > > died 5 Oct. 1921, buried Rush Springs Cemetery. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word > 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: garyglenn1841 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oklahoma.counties.grady/2577.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Chickasha Daily Express Feburary 27 2007 Donald Dwain Stephens Viewing for Donald Dwain Stephens, age 67, of Ninnekah, Oklahoma, will be held Monday and Tuesday from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the McRay Funeral Home. Cremation will follow with no service. Donald Dwain Stephens was born the son of William Henry Stephens and Creal Davis Stephens on July 18, 1939, in Chickasha, Oklahoma. He died on February 23, 2007, at his home in rural Ninnekah. He married Ruby Irene Reiss on August 9, 1963, in Chickasha. Dwain was born and raised in Chickasha where he resided until his death. He was a home builder in the Chickasha area for over forty years. Dwain was a devoted husband to Ruby for 39 years, and a beloved father and "papa" to his children and grandchildren. He was as avid hunter and outdoorsman and shared this passion with friends and family. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Creal Stephens, one sister, Elaine Baxter, and his wife, Ruby Irene Stephens. Survivors include: Son & Daughter-in-law, Richard & Terry Stephens of Flower Mound, Texas; Daughter & Son-in- law: Jennifer & Max Toperzer of Norman; Companion: Sue Browen of the home; Brother: Charles Stephens of Coleman; Brother: James Stephens of Ninnekah; Brother: Robert Stephens of Shawnee; Sister: Janis Stephens of Chickasha; Three granddaughters: Sasha, Ashley & Hannah Stephens of Flower Mound, Texas. Arrangements are under the direction of the McRay Funeral Home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Could I request a lookup for an obit or any mention of Juliet C. PRATT who died 5 Oct. 1921, buried Rush Springs Cemetery. I recently found this burial (Juliet C Pratt 1859-1921) in Rush Springs Cemetery. Since I had an unconfirmed date of death, but no place, thought I would be able to finally resolve where she died and ordered her death certificate. Unfortunately Oklahoma vital records could find no death registered for her so am almost back to where I started. Juliet moved with her family from OK to Saskatchewan in 1913 and her husband died there shortly after. Her family were all in Canada except for one married daughter, Mrs Thirza Cox, who was living with her husband and children at Cross twp, Grady Co. (1920 census). I presume Juliet was visiting Thirza when she died, hence the burial at Rush Springs, but strange that her death was not recorded in OK. There is always the possibility that she died enroute, and unless there is a mention of her in a local paper, I will probably never know. Hoping someone can help me out. Regards, Jill (Australia)

Although OK started keeping death records at the state level in 1917, they commonly were not filed until they became mandatory about 1935. The Rush Springs Gazette was publishing back then. Also I think the Smith-Calloway-Cobb funeral home was also in operation back then. The records are kept at the office in Marlow. Gene At 06:32 AM 3/21/2007, you wrote: >Could I request a lookup for an obit or any mention of Juliet C. PRATT who >died 5 Oct. 1921, buried Rush Springs Cemetery. > >I recently found this burial (Juliet C Pratt 1859-1921) in Rush Springs >Cemetery. Since I had an unconfirmed date of death, but no place, thought I >would be able to finally resolve where she died and ordered her death >certificate. Unfortunately Oklahoma vital records could find no death >registered for her so am almost back to where I started. > >Juliet moved with her family from OK to Saskatchewan in 1913 and her husband >died there shortly after. Her family were all in Canada except for one >married daughter, Mrs Thirza Cox, who was living with her husband and >children at Cross twp, Grady Co. (1920 census). I presume Juliet was >visiting Thirza when she died, hence the burial at Rush Springs, but strange >that her death was not recorded in OK. There is always the possibility that >she died enroute, and unless there is a mention of her in a local paper, I >will probably never know. > >Hoping someone can help me out. > >Regards, Jill >(Australia) > > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Hi Jill, Amazing. The name "Thirza" is such an unusual name, and with her being in Grady County I wondered if she was the same Thirza Pratt I have a picture of as a school teacher in Minco, Grady County. Then I noticed her sister Juliet's last name was "Pratt". Here's a picture of Juliet's sister Thirza Pratt and her students at Minco High School before 1907: _http://members.aol.com/woodywoodworth/thirzaprattgroup-7x10-150dpi.jpg_ (http://members.aol.com/woodywoodworth/thirzaprattgroup-7x10-150dpi.jpg) Marvin "Woody" Woodworth ================ [email protected] writes: Could I request a lookup for an obit or any mention of Juliet C. PRATT who died 5 Oct. 1921, buried Rush Springs Cemetery. I recently found this burial (Juliet C Pratt 1859-1921) in Rush Springs Cemetery. Since I had an unconfirmed date of death, but no place, thought I would be able to finally resolve where she died and ordered her death certificate. Unfortunately Oklahoma vital records could find no death registered for her so am almost back to where I started. Juliet moved with her family from OK to Saskatchewan in 1913 and her husband died there shortly after. Her family were all in Canada except for one married daughter, Mrs Thirza Cox, who was living with her husband and children at Cross twp, Grady Co. (1920 census). I presume Juliet was visiting Thirza when she died, hence the burial at Rush Springs, but strange that her death was not recorded in OK. There is always the possibility that she died enroute, and unless there is a mention of her in a local paper, I will probably never know. Hoping someone can help me out. Regards, Jill (Australia) ************************************** AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at http://www.aol.com.