Was wondering if anyone does courthouse lookups? Trying to find something on John Marion and Ellen Robeson/Robinson. They lived in Lebanon and Enville...owned their home in the 1910's and 1920's. Should be some type of tax record or will for them. Thank you Faye Heffington Littlefield, Texas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/180.1.2 Message Board Post: If your grandfather, William Delbert Gilbert is one who was born to William Jefferson Gilbert and Amanda Lue Baxter Gilbert, then we may be related. Was your William Delbert Gilbert born on Feb. 2, 1915? If so, he was the brother of my grandmother, Carrie Lee Gilbert. My great grandparents were William Jefferson Gilbert and Amanda Lue Baxter Gilbert. They were married August 13, 1912 in Greenville, Texas. They had 5 children together: William, Carrie Lee, C.L., Dallas and Charles Ellis. William Jefferson Gilbert was previously married to Ada Lou Clark. They had 6 children together: Flora India, Myrtle, Albert, Johnnie, Jasper, and Ervin. If I have the wrong person, sorry for the mistake.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1469 Message Board Post: Am looking for info on John R. Burton b. 1876 married Mattie M. Salmon b.1882, had three children...John L., Ola M., and Lila M. John R. Burton's father is R. C. Burton b.1842, married to Lucy Ann and came to OK from Erath Co., TX

Still looking for any information on Ellen Self Robeson/Robinson/Robertson. She was living with son Charles on the 1920 census....they had the name spelled Robertson. She died in 1921 and is buried at Lebanon, OK with husband John Marion Robeson. Looking for an obit or newspaper account of her death listing survivors or anything on her. Thank you, Faye Heffington

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1468 Message Board Post: The info I have gathered has Jeptha Norton Forbes (born 1/5/1841 in Marion County, Ms. & died 4/16/1929 in Ardmore, Ok.) is buried at this location. I am seeking to verify this data. Thanks for your help, Mitchell

Will share information on John Marion Robeson and Ellen Self Robeson. They were both born in NC and moved to Texas, then OK. He died in 1919, she died in 1921 at Lebanon, OK. She was living with son Charles W. Robeson at the time of her death. Faye Heffington

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williams, Patty, Eddington, Barber Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1467 Message Board Post: Services for Syble Truecillah Williams, 92, of Brushy Mound, were held at 10 a.m., Friday, November 7, at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Williams officiating. Mrs. Williams was born September 12, 1911, at Orr, the daughter of James Monroe and Ockra Jane Eddington Patty. She died Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at Ringling. Born and raised at Orr, Truecillah was a lifelong member of the Orr/Brushy Mound community. She and Earl Williams were married July 3, 1932, at Brushy Mound, where they also lived, worked and raised their family. He preceded her in death on January 31, 2000. Mrs. Williams was a lifelong member of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Don Barber of Oklahoma City; a son and daughter-in-law, Cecil and Peggy Williams of Brushy Mound; a brother, Woodrow Patty of Norman; three grandchildren and nine great-grand-children. Mrs. Williams was also preceded in death by a son, Don Williams, on April 23, 1975; and brothers, Lee, Jessie, Marvel, George, Berry and Elmas. Pallbearers were Danny Flatt, W.A. Aulds, Rocky Patty, Noah Patty, Mike Williams and Bobby Williams. Interment was in the Crow Cemetery, under the direction of Alexander Funeral Home, Wilson. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 14, 2003, pg 4

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Halstied, Foreman, Wilson, McCarroll, Douglass, Lornes, Kirk, Washington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1466 Message Board Post: Services for Lorene Denise Halstied-Foreman, 67, of Waco, Texas, were held Saturday, November 8, at the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church, Marietta, with Lawrence Anderson officiating. Mrs. Foreman was born March 2, 1937, at Ran, the daughter of Bill and Bessie Wilson Halstied. She died Saturday, November 1, 2003, in Waco. She grew up in Marietta and attended Douglass School where she was captain of the basketball team and graduated as salutatorian of the 1955 class. Shortly after graduation, Mrs. Foreman moved to Waco where she had made her home for the past 45 years. She and Clint W. Foreman III were married in 1966. She attended McLennan Community College and had worked as a visiting teacher for the Waco Independent School District for 27 years. Mrs. Foreman was a member of Pleasant Olive Missionary Baptist Church where she was a faithful member of the choir. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, CaSaundra and Sheldon Harris of Waco; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmie and Sue McCarroll of Langston, and Herculee and Yvonne McCarroll, Perry and Rebecca Halstied and Hayze Halstied, all of Marietta; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Lovetta and Lewis Douglass, Dorothy and L.J. Lornes and Etta Halstied, all of Marietta, and Willie and Jobie Kirk of Ardmore; and two grandsons, Marquis Foreman and LaBraska Washington; and numerous other relatives and friends. Mrs. Foreman was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, LaBraska Halstied. Pallbearers were Willie Carl Anderson, Lester Douglass, Gary Halstied, Kevin Halstied, Delbert Hamilton and Frankie Lornes. Flower girls were Mrs. Foreman's nieces. Interment was in Prairieview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 14, 2003, pg 4

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hilton, Wilkins, Minyard, Balch, Sullivan, Abernathy, Vinson, Wolfe, Arnold, Pennington Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1465 Message Board Post: Services for Vera G. Hilton, 75, of Marietta, were held at 3 p.m., Saturday, November 8, at Marietta's First Baptist Church with the Rev. Tommy Higle officiating, assisted by Scott Gordon. Mrs. Hilton was born January 5, 1928, at Enos, the daughter of Roy and Nettie Minyard Wilkins. She died Wednesday, November 5, 2003, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. She had been a resident of Love County since 1948, previously making her home in Kingston. She and Alvin Hilton were married October 23, 1948, in Gainesville, Texas. A homemaker, Mrs. Hilton enjoyed sewing, painting, gardening, crocheting and taking care of her family. She had been a very faithful, active member of Marietta's First Baptist Church since 1952. Survivors include her husband, Alvin Hilton of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Marion and Laverne Hilton and Bill and Karen Hilton of Marietta; a daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jerry Balch of Marietta; five grandchildren, Lynn Hilton and his wife Julie, Jeff Clark, Christy Sullivan and her husband Shane, Jereme HIlton and Justin Hilton; and two great-grand-children, Dakota Layne Hilton and Aimee Lynn Hilton. Mrs. Hilton was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers, Hubert Wilkins, Lee Wilkins, Ben Wilkins, Tommy Wilkins, Roy Wilkins Jr. and Willie Wilkins; two sisters, Ola Mae Abernathy and Iva L. Vinson; a half-brother, George Wilkins; and three half-sisters, Mary Wolfe, Gladys Arnold and Florence Pennington. Pallbearers were Kent Shankles, George Hicks, G.W. Flanagan, Jim Coble, Jessie Kirk and Charles Coffey. Honorary pallbearers were John McBride, Bill Dvorak, M.G. Vinson, Roy Porter, V.B. "Tup" Robertson, Gilbert McCartney and members of the Deborah Sunday School Class of Marietta's First Baptist Church. Interment was in the Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baptist Home for Girls in Madill in care of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, 100 E. Main, Marietta, OK 73448. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 14, 2003, pg 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Toles, Robinson, Baker, Stoughtenborough, Smith, Moore Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1464 Message Board Post: Services for JoAnn Toles Robinson, 47, of Ardmore, will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 15, at Eastside Baptist Church, Marietta, with the Rev. E.J. Patterson officiating. A wake service will be held at 7 p.m., Friday, November 14, at Sunrise Baptist Church, Ardmore. Mrs. Robinson was born December 17, 1955, at Burneyville, the daughter of Elmo and Clotilde Baker Toles. She died Sunday, November 9, 2003, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. After graduating from Turner High School in 1973, she moved to Ardmore to make her home. Mrs. Robinson had been the manager of McDonald's in Ardmore for 18 years. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church, Ardmore. Survivors include a son, Jermaine Toles of Ardmore; a daughter, Clotisha Robinson of Ardmore; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmo Jr. and Ella Toles of Burneyville, Elmer Gene and Willie Ruth Toles of Lawton, Billy Wayne and Linda Toles of San Antonio, Texas and Frank E. and Silke Toles of Fayetteville, North Carolina; two sisters and brother-in-law, Vergie (Toles) and Vernell Stoughtenborough and Margaret (Smith) Moore, all of Ardmore; a granddaughter, Alexia Sha'Rae Morningstar Robinson; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Mrs. Robinson was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Patsy L. Jones; and two brothers, V.T. Smith and Julius Smith. Pallbearers will be Osanta Moore, Julius Toles, Milton Toles, Anthony Brown, Jerald Kirk and Billy Gene Williams, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Milton "Bo" Dailey, Virgil Smith, William Peevy and Donald Ray Hartman. Flower girls will be Priscilla Burrough, Kathy Gill, Candi Fuentes, Sharon McGee, Toni Tucker, Wanda Studdlebeam, Sheila Myles and Kim Brown. Interment will be in the Dunbar Cemetery, Burneyville, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, November 14, 2003, pg 4

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gilbert/Baxter Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/180.1.1 Message Board Post: I am a granddaughter to William Jefferson Gilbert,my father was Charles Ellis Gilbert. My name is Cheryl Gilbert Fasano. I would like to make contact with any of the Gilbert family. please email me at [email protected] Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weathers, Rowland, Gaston, Cowley Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1531 Message Board Post: Services for Jimmy Wayne "Jim" Weathers, 64, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 15, at Eastside Baptist Church, Marietta, with the Rev. Ronnie Harris and the Rev. Steve Gardner officiating. Mr. Weathers was born August 12, 1938, in Marietta, the son of Richard Omer and Martha Mandy Rowland Weathers. He died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in Mercy Memorial Health Center, Ardmore. Mr. Weathers had made his home in St. Louis, Missouri, before moving to Marietta in 1990. He served in the U.S. Air Force from June 1958 through June 1961 and was stationed near the Canadian border. A retired minister, Mr. Weathers was a member of Eastside Baptist Church in Marietta and had taught Sunday School there since returning to Marietta in 1990. He was currently teaching a study on Baptist doctrine at the church. Mr. Weathers received a bachelor's degree from Hardin-Simmons University, Abilene, Texas, in 1963, and a master's degree in divinity from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, in 1968. He was ordained to the gospel ministry on October 14, 1962, at Immanuel Baptist Church, Abilene. Survivors include his mother, Martha Weathers of the home; a daughter, Melanie DeLaine Gaston; a brother, Ray Rowland Weathers of Hamilton, Texas; and a granddaughter, Tasha Nicole Gaston. Mr. Weathers was preceded in death by his father, Richard O. Weathers; a son, Breck Allen Weathers; and a sister, Virginia Izella Cowley. Pallbearers were Gerry Cowley, Bobby Cowley, Richard Weathers, G.W. Flanagan, Dennis Lopez and Dale Harvey. Honorary pallbearer was Ray Weathers. Interment was held in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 17, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Rhoades, Walker, Wright Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1528 Message Board Post: Services for Juanita Helen Smith, 84, of Marietta, were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, in the Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home Chapel, Marietta, with Bro. Travis Huffman officiating. Mrs. Smith was born November 12, 1918, in the Ark Community in Love County, the daughter of William Preston and Ruby Lee Walker Rhoades. She died Sunday, January 12, 2003, in the Lake Country Nursing Center, Marietta. A homemaker, Mrs. Smith had been a resident of Love County most of her life. She and Vernie Smith were married January 18, 1942, in Marietta. He preceded her in death on November 28, 1975. Although she made her home in Marietta most of her life, during World War II she lived in Oklahoma City and worked at Douglas Aircraft. She had also been employed at the Cookie Factory in Marietta for nine years. She was a member of the Marietta Church of Christ. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Clyde and Imogene Rhoades of Marietta; two nephews, Mike Rhoades of Edmond and Mark Rhoades of Duncan; and a niece, Judy Wright of Arlington, Texas. Mrs. Smith was also preceded in death by her parents. Pallbearers were Claude Brannan, Dale Hallum, Monroe Thompson, Duane Hicks, Tim Hicks and Allen Woody. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery, Marietta, under the direction of Flanagan-Watts Funeral Home, Marietta. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 17, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gilbert Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1527 Message Board Post: A birthday dinner was recently held to honor Azal Gilbert on her 80th birthday. The special celebration was organized by her children, sisters and other relatives. One of her sisters called by telephone from Station, California to wish her a happy birthday. Those attending the birthday dinner were Betty and Gary Rowland of Guthrie, Ann Flatt of Marietta, Lucille Otwell of Jones, Doyle and Barbara Gilbert of Paradise, Texas, Roy and Lou Gregg of Wilson, Geneva Strookie of Midwest City, B.D. and Jane Moore of Davis, and Nonnie, Burla and Lane of Jimtown. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 17, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKinney, Black, Norfleet, Brown, Peck Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1526 Message Board Post: Services for Dortha Eloise McKinney, 81, of Lebanon, were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, in the Eastside Baptist Church with Jerry Couch officiating. Mrs. McKinney was born June 30, 1921, in Perry, Arkansas, the daughter of James Washington and Margaret Alma Norfleet Black. She died Saturday, January 11, 2003, in Texoma Medical Center, Denison, Texas. A Lebanon resident, she was a former resident of Marlow. Mrs. McKinney graduated from Marlow High School. She and Floyd Albert McKinney were married May 23, 1942, in Marlow. She was a housewife and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Albert McKinney of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jerry Brown of Marlow; two brothers, Elmo Black of Duncan and Leroy Black of Marlow; a sister, Verna Peck of Marlow; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. McKinney was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Jerry Floyd McKinney and Jimmy Don McKinney. Pallbearers were Robert Greer, Joe Greer, Harold Wilkes, L.V. Williams, Geroge Gallahar and Eugene Kirkes. Interment was in the Marlow Cemetery, Marlow, under the direction of Callaway-Smith-Cobb Funeral Home, Marlow. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 17, 2003, page 4.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kretzschmar Classification: Military Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1525 Message Board Post: Dustin D. Kretzschmar has joined the United States Army under the Delayed Entry Program. The program gives young men and women the opportunity to delay entering active duty for up to one year. The enlistment gives the new soldier the option to learn a new skill, travel and become eligible to receive as much as $50,000 toward a college education. The recruit qualifies for a $2,000 enlistment bonus. Kretzschmar, a 2001 graduate of Thackerville High School, has reported to Fort Knox, Kentucky, for basic training. He is the son of Mary A. and Danny R. Kretzschmar of Thackerville. Source: Marietta Monitor, Love County, January 3, 2003, page 8.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Barrick, Ginn, Collard, Jobe Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xYB.2ACE/1524 Message Board Post: Dorven Eugene Barrick, 62, passed away Friday, December 12, 2003 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He was born November 14, 1941 in Rubottom, Oklahoma to Emmitt and Dorothy May Barrick. Dorven married the love of his life, Wanda Kaye on May 8, 1961. Gene was self-employed part owner/operator of B & B Hot Shot Service. Then from 1987 worked with his wife in Barrick Maintenance until he became disabled in January of 2003. His favorite pastime was watching TV and palying with his pride and joy granddaughter, Ashley. He was loved by many. Gene is survived by his wife, Wanda Kaye; one daughter, Toni Renea Ginn and husband Mark; one granddaughter, Ashley Nichole; one sister, Rita Jackson Collard and husband Bill of Norman; one brother, Frederick Barrick and wife Judy of Olathe, Kansas; one aunt, Alta Fae Jobe of Burneyville, OK; and loving friends and relatives. He is preceded in death by his parents; one sister, May; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held 10:00 A.M., Monday, December 15, 2003 in the Resthaven Funeral Home Chapel with interment following in Resthaven Memory Gardens. (Resthaven Funeral Home, S.W. 104th at Walker, Oklahoma City) Source: The Sunday Oklahoman, December 14, 2003, page 18A. The obituary included a photo of Mr. Barrick.

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