Mike & Linda <avant@gorilla.net> wrote:We are in need of how to find information on a person that may have died between 1890 and 1930 in the Sallisaw area (?), her name was MARGARET AVANT(s). We were told that records of this nature could be found in Muskogee. We have no idea where, could someone guide us in the correct location. Thanks for your help. Mike ==== OKMUSKOG Mailing List ==== If you wish to unsubscribe from the Muskogee Co., OK list, send only the word UNSUBSCRIBE to OKMUSKOG-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the digest list to OKMUSKOG-d-request@rootsweb.com Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 "...Any frontal attack on ignorance is bound to fail because the masses are always ready to defend their most precious possession...their ignorance." Hendrix Willem van Loon, American journalist and lecturer. [1882-1944] --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online

MILLER APPLICATION # 3499 Lucinda Mohr nee Grigsby Muskogee Co., Braggs, Oklahoma Admitted. Sister of MA # 710-Mahala Smith nee Grigsby, claims through same source. Applicant enrolled as 'Lucinda Gribsgy' 15 Illinois District. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D. C. Sir: I hereby make application for such share as me be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State Full Name: English Name- Lucinda Mohr Indian Name- 2. Residence- Illinois District 3.. Town and Post Office- Braggs, Indian Territory 4.. County- Illinois District 5.. State- Indian Territory 6.. Date and Place of Birth- 1842 Tahlequah District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory 7.. By what right do you claim to share? If you claim through more than one relative living in 1851, set forth each claim separately: By being on the 1851. My mother- Rutha Grigsby My sister- Mary Jane Grigsby My sister- Elmira Grigsby My brother- John Grigsby My sister- Betsy Ann Grigsby My sister-Rhonda Grigsby ½ Aunt- Annie Bridger or Bridgemaker or Ballard ½ Aunt- Susie Bridger or Bridgemaker or Ballard ½ Uncle-Do??y Ballard *(might be referring to Alexander Ballard, not sure, doesn't look like his name.) Grandmother- Nicotie or Nee-cu-tee *(?? AKA Susie Wolfe???) 8.. Are you married? NO 9.. Name and age of wife or husband- Adam Mohr, dead 10.. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage- Father- English name- James Grigsby (white man) Indian name- Yah-naws-kah Mother- English name- Rutha Grigsby Indian name- Tuh-cah-nale Maiden name- Rutha May 11.. Where were they born? Both parents born Old Cherokee Nation, Tennessee 12.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time Both parents residing in Tahlequah District, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory 13.. Date of death of your father and mother? Father died February 10th 1859, mother died January 27, 1853 14.. Were they ever enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- Yes, my mother was on the 1851(trust?) on roll of 1835. 15.. Name all your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and if not living, give date of death- Mary Grigsby b. about 1838 d. March 4, 1974 Elmira Grigsby b. about 1840 d. dead John Grigsby b. abt 1844 d. dead Betsy Ann Grigsby b. about 1846 d. January 5, 1854 Rhonda Grigsby b. abt 1850 d. 1863 Mahala Grigsby b. about 1848 d. living *(MA # 710) 16.. State English and Indian name of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side, if possible- FATHER'S SIDE-John Grigsby MOTHER'S SIDE- Daniel May (white man) and Ni-co-tie or Nee-cu-tee 17.. Where were they born? In the Cherokee Nation, in Georgia or Tennessee 18.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Ni-co-tie lived in Cherokee Nation, Tahlequah District 19.. Give names of all their children, and residence, if living; if not living, give dates of deaths. Aunt Lucinda Grigsby, dead Aunt Nannie Grigsby, dead Tom Grigsby, dead Lib Grigsby, dead 20.. Have you ever been enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- Yes, on 1851 roll, 1870, 1880, 1881, 1883, 1886, 1894, 1896 and Dawes Commission. 21. To expedite identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible, of their paternal and maternal ancestors back to 1835. REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claim). Annie Badger or Ballard (WAS, is crossed out)* her maiden name Richardson (Looks like Richardson)* Some of those Ballards went by the name of Bridgemaker. Note: Answers should be brief but explicit: the words 'yes' , 'no', and 'unknown' may be used in cases where applicable. Read the questions carefully. I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed: Lucinda Mohr Subscribed and sworn to before me this 10th day of November 1906. Signed: W. C. Davis, Notary Public AFFIDAVIT (The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant.) Personally appeared before me J. H. Cookson and A. G. Cookson, who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Lucinda Mohr, who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known her for 50 years and 40 years, respectively, and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that the statements made by her are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in her claim. Witnesses Signatures: J. H. Cookson and A. G. Cookson Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 10th day of November 1906. Signed: W. C. Davis, Notary public Supplemental Application for Minor Children Special Commissioner of the Court of Claims, 601 Ouray Building, Washington, D. C. Sirs, I hereby make application for such share as may be due my minor children of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decree of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, if favor of the Eastern Cherokee, and I ask that this be made part of my original application No. 3499 1.. State you full name: Lucinda Mohr 2.. Residence and post office: Braggs 3.. County: District 10 4.. State: Indian Territory 5.. Date and place of birth: 1842, near Park Hill, February 10 6.. Are you married? Widow 7.. Name and age of wife or husband: blank 8.. To what tribe of Indians, if any, does he or she belong? blank 9.. Names of all your children who were living on May 28, 1906: 1. Levi Cookson 18 years old b. September 7, 1888 2. Andrew Cookson 16 years b. October 26, 1890 10.. Where they ever enrolled for money, annuities, land, or other benefits? If so state when and were and with what tribe of Indians. Land allotment Cherokee REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give any additional facts which will assist in proving his claim.) I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed: Lucinda Mohr Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June, 1907. Signed: Harry Padgett, Notary Public AFFIDAVIT (The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant) Personally appeared before me Rachel Baskins and John P. McGee who, being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Lucinda Mohr , who makes the foregoing application and statement, and have known her for 15 years and 10 years, respectively, and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that on May 28, 1906, she had the children living as above set forth, and that the statements made by her are true, and they have no interest whatever in claim. Signatures of Witnesses: Rachel Baskins and John P. McGee Subscribed and sworn to before me this 1st day of June, 1907. Signed: Harry Padgett, Notary Public Drennen Roll Group # 15-Illinois District Ruth Grigsby Mary Jane Lucinda Annie Mahaylee Rhodie *Transcriber notes. Transcribed by Catherine Widener, 2003 Lucinda Mohr listed as ¼ Cherokee Dawes Roll # 5031, Census card # 1903 as Lucinda Mohr-59 yrs.

Hi, I am looking to contact David Barnett. David ... if you get this... it is your distant cousin from Michigan... I lost your address in a computer crash... I wanted to reconnect and share more information.... Debbie May Researching BYRD, DICKERSON, MOYER...

Hi Mildred, Address is as follows: Joyce Wafford 17541 Surprize Lane Brookings, Oregon 97415 (541) 469 - 3190 Thanks, Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: "mildred Tatum" <mftatum@webtv.net> To: <OKMUSKOG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 10:43 PM Subject: [OKMUSKOG] Re: OKMUSKOG-D Digest V03 #43 > Joyce > I know that I have your address somewhere > in my basket here, just seen your name the > other day, but if you will send it again, will > write it in my book, glad to send it > Mildred > > > ==== OKMUSKOG Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the Muskogee Co., OK list, send only the word > UNSUBSCRIBE to OKMUSKOG-l-request@rootsweb.com or if you are on the digest list > to OKMUSKOG-d-request@rootsweb.com > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Bakersfield Californian March 8, 2003 Herbert Wesley Shipp He was born in 1910, in Carl,Ok Passed away March 5, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca Josie Elkins Was born Dec. 18, 1910 in Mountain View,Ok. to Abraham and Martha Kirkpatrick She passed away March 5, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. Geneva Roxie Andrews She was born Oct. 27, 1922 in Ft. Gibson,Ok to Franklin Lewis & Eva Ellen Rappe.. Passed away March 6, 2003 in Bakersfiled,Ca. Dean W. Babb He was born April 11, 1931 in Tulsa,Ok to Walter and Desha Belle Babb... He passed away March 5, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca.

Joyce I know that I have your address somewhere in my basket here, just seen your name the other day, but if you will send it again, will write it in my book, glad to send it Mildred

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Thanks for the kind words. I love old newspapers and the wonderful gossip they contain. And, many times it's information that can be found no where else. I do enjoy sharing the old newspapers and just hope that other people enjoy reading them just as much as I do. Linda homepage: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas MarionCoAR: http://www.rootsweb.com/~armarion/ TulsaCoOK: http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 MuskogeeCoOk: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okmuskog SurnameLists: H.A.A.S/H.A.S.S. L.E.W.A.L.L.E.N ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joyce Wafford" <jdwafford@charter.net> To: <OKMUSKOG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [OKMUSKOG] Newspapers being transcribed | Fantastic, Linda. Thanks for all of the work. I for one will absolutely | enjoy looking through these. | | Joyce Wafford | Brookings, OR | w/Families in Muskogee and Haskell Counties, OK | ----- Original Message ----- | From: "Kathleen Burnett" <kathleenburnett@earthlink.net> | To: <OKMUSKOG-L@rootsweb.com> | Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 10:31 AM | Subject: [OKMUSKOG] Newspapers being transcribed | | | > Dear List Members, | > | > The following might be of interest to you. | > | > Linda Haas Davenport is transcribing early Newspapers and I receive the | > following announcements from her today: | > | > I've finished transcribing all the xeroxed copies I have of the early | > 1900 Tulsa Democrat newspaper. Feel free to drop by and see what you can | > find. http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 | > (click on Newspapers - Transcribed) | > | > For those of you with Dawson, Red Fork or Owasso connections - there are | > gossip columns from each of these places. | > | > and | > | > I also have a special promotional issue of the | > Broken Arrow Ledger (1903) on line at the Tulsa site. | > http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 | > | > and | > | > I forgot to mention that I'm transcribing Muskogee Co's | > early newspapers also - go to | > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas and click on Newspaper Abstracts. | > | > Thanks Linda for sharing this with us. | > | > Kathleen Burnett | > List Mom | > | > | > ==== OKMUSKOG Mailing List ==== | > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, | political | > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, | > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for | removal. | > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett | kathleenburnett@earthlink.net | > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website | http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm | > | > ============================== | > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, | go to: | > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1 237 | > | > | | | | ==== OKMUSKOG Mailing List ==== | NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political | announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, | etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. | Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net | Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm | | ============================== | To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: | http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1 237 | |

Dear List Members, The following might be of interest to you. Linda Haas Davenport is transcribing early Newspapers and I receive the following announcements from her today: I've finished transcribing all the xeroxed copies I have of the early 1900 Tulsa Democrat newspaper. Feel free to drop by and see what you can find. http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 (click on Newspapers - Transcribed) For those of you with Dawson, Red Fork or Owasso connections - there are gossip columns from each of these places. and I also have a special promotional issue of the Broken Arrow Ledger (1903) on line at the Tulsa site. http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 and I forgot to mention that I'm transcribing Muskogee Co's early newspapers also - go to http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas and click on Newspaper Abstracts. Thanks Linda for sharing this with us. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Fantastic, Linda. Thanks for all of the work. I for one will absolutely enjoy looking through these. Joyce Wafford Brookings, OR w/Families in Muskogee and Haskell Counties, OK ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kathleen Burnett" <kathleenburnett@earthlink.net> To: <OKMUSKOG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2003 10:31 AM Subject: [OKMUSKOG] Newspapers being transcribed > Dear List Members, > > The following might be of interest to you. > > Linda Haas Davenport is transcribing early Newspapers and I receive the > following announcements from her today: > > I've finished transcribing all the xeroxed copies I have of the early > 1900 Tulsa Democrat newspaper. Feel free to drop by and see what you can > find. http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 > (click on Newspapers - Transcribed) > > For those of you with Dawson, Red Fork or Owasso connections - there are > gossip columns from each of these places. > > and > > I also have a special promotional issue of the > Broken Arrow Ledger (1903) on line at the Tulsa site. > http://www.rootsweb.com/~oktulsa2 > > and > > I forgot to mention that I'm transcribing Muskogee Co's > early newspapers also - go to > http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~haas and click on Newspaper Abstracts. > > Thanks Linda for sharing this with us. > > Kathleen Burnett > List Mom > > > ==== OKMUSKOG Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hi Mildred, What are the chances of getting a copy of the complete Obit for Tom Cook, born in Porum, Oklahoma and passed away in Bakersfield, CA, on March 4, 2003? Thanks for your help and the wonderful service that you are providing for all of us. Joyce ----- Original Message ----- From: "mildred Tatum" <mftatum@webtv.net> To: <OKMUSKOG-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 7:01 PM Subject: [OKMUSKOG] Obits > Bakersfield Californian March 4-7-2003 > Edgar Ree Cantrell > He was born Dec. 31,1919 in Checotah,Ok > to William & Gertie Cantrell. > Passed away Feb. 28, 2003 in > Bakersfield,Ca. > > Gladys E. Garner > She was born May 20, 1918 in Muskogee,Ok. > Passed away March 1, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. > > Georgia D. Fleishauer > She was born May 1, 1926 in Beaver,Ok. > to Pete and Anna CORNELIUS. > She passed away in Lynden,WA. > A former resident of Bakersfield,Ca. > > Doris Ingle Gross > She was born Sept. 13,1924 in > Cleveland,Ok to Peter & Tobitha Manzer. > Passed away Feb. 28, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. > > Ruth Margaret Payne > Was born May 27, 1910 in --------OK. > She passed away March 3, 2003 > in Bakersfield,Ca. > > Tom Cook > Was born August 9, 1932 near Porum,Ok. > He passed away March 4, 2003 in > Bakersfield,Ca. > > > ==== OKMUSKOG Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett kathleenburnett@earthlink.net > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Bakersfield Californian March 4-7-2003 Edgar Ree Cantrell He was born Dec. 31,1919 in Checotah,Ok to William & Gertie Cantrell. Passed away Feb. 28, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. Gladys E. Garner She was born May 20, 1918 in Muskogee,Ok. Passed away March 1, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. Georgia D. Fleishauer She was born May 1, 1926 in Beaver,Ok. to Pete and Anna CORNELIUS. She passed away in Lynden,WA. A former resident of Bakersfield,Ca. Doris Ingle Gross She was born Sept. 13,1924 in Cleveland,Ok to Peter & Tobitha Manzer. Passed away Feb. 28, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. Ruth Margaret Payne Was born May 27, 1910 in --------OK. She passed away March 3, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. Tom Cook Was born August 9, 1932 near Porum,Ok. He passed away March 4, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca.

Dear Fellow Genealogists, You are invited to a Heritage Day Rally at the Oklahoma State Capitol on Tuesday, March 11. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Historical Society and a coalition of Oklahoma historical, genealogical and lineage organizations to show appreciation for our history and support for the preservation of that history, the day will begin at 10:00 a.m. at the auditorium of the Wiley Post Building of the Oklahoma Historical Society at 2100 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City. After receiving details about the legislation needed, the attendees will proceed to the Capitol to speak with their legislators about the importance of completing the funding for the new Oklahoma History Center by authorizing the sale of the final $18 million in bonds needed to complete the project. Attendees will have the opportunity to tour the newly reopened Research Library and also to take a "hard hat" tour of the new History Center site. The OHS parking lot will be reserved for your convenience and shuttle vans will be available to move you around once you are parked. All three venues -- lobbying at the Capitol, the Library tour and the hard hat tour -- will be available beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continue until 3 p.m. We hope you can join us at the rally and encourage you to invite others who believe in the future of Oklahoma and who have an interest in her past. If you cannot be there, you can still support the effort by writing, calling or e-mailing your legislators to urge their support. For more information, please call the Oklahoma Historical Society at 405-521-2491. We hope to see you there. Sincerely, Oklahoma Genealogical Society Board of Directors P.O. Box 12986 Oklahoma City, OK 73157 Billie Fogarty, President

MILLER APPLICATION # 1913 George Hilderbrand Muskogee Co., Webbers Falls, Oklahoma Admitted. Applicant enrolled by Drennen in 1851, Tahlequah # 294. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D. C. Sir: I hereby make application for such share as me be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State Full Name: English Name- George Hilderbrand Indian Name- Gu-na 2. Residence- Webbers Falls, Indian Territory, 6 miles West 3.. Town and Post Office- Webbers Falls 4.. County- 5.. State- Indian Territory 6.. Date and Place of Birth- about 1835 or 1840 near Tahlequah, Indian Territory 7.. By what right do you claim to share? If you claim through more than one relative living in 1851, set forth each claim separately: Myself, my father, my mother, grandparents also by any other right rolls my show I am entitled to. 8.. Are you married? Widower 9.. Name and age of wife or husband- 10.. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage- Father- English name- Moses Hilderbrand Indian name- Wase Mother- English name- Katie Hilderbrand Indian name- Tut-tee Maiden name- Katie Hornet 11.. Where were they born? Both parents born in Cherokee Nation East 12.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time Both parents residing near Tahlequah, Indian Territory 13.. Date of death of your father and mother? Father- 1877 Mother- about 1865 14.. Were they ever enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- Think they got emigrant money each payment in Cherokee Nation after government moved them out here till their death. 15.. Name all your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and if not living, give date of death- Tom Hilderbrand b. Unknown d. about 1870 Dinah Hilderbrand b. Unknown d. about 1878 or 1880\ Nancy Hilderbrand b. Unknown d. Unknown Sallie Hilderbrand b. Unknown d. Unknown William Hilderbrand b. Unknown d. Unknown 16.. State English and Indian name of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side, if possible- FATHER'S SIDE- George Hilderbrand, Indian name Gu-na Grandmother, unknown MOTHER'S SIDE- Hornet (grandfather) Ollie Hornet (grandmother) 17.. Where were they born? UNKNOWN 18.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? Near Tahlequah, Indian Territory 19.. Give names of all their children, and residence, if living; if not living, give dates of deaths 1.. English name- Mike Hilderbrand Indian name- Unknown Residence- Unknown 2.. English name- George Hilderbrand Indian name- Unknown Residence- Unknown 3.. English name- Samuel Hilderbrand Indian name- Residence- 4.. English name- Wilson Hornet Indian name- Ge-du-naski Residence- 5.. English name- Peter Hornet Indian name- Wa-to-ule Residence- 3.. Have you ever been enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- At Tahlequah in 1851 (I think) and for each payment in Cherokee Nation since to date final disposition of lands of Cherokee Nation. 21. To expedite identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible, of their paternal and maternal ancestors back to 1835. My father and mother were both living in 1835. REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claim). The applicant is a full blood and there being no interpreter here give answers that best I could possibly get there. They keep no records so do not remember date. Signed: C. W. Milligan, Notary Public Note: Answers should be brief but explicit: the words 'yes' , 'no', and 'unknown' may be used in cases where applicable. Read the questions carefully. I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness to Mark: M. J. Scott and J. H. Jackson Signed: George 'X' Hilderbrand Subscribed and sworn to before me this 22nd day of September 1906. Signed: C. W. Milligan, Notary Public AFFIDAVIT (The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant.) Personally appeared before me M. J. Scott and J. H. Jackson, who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with George Hilderbrand, who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known him for 20 years and 10 years, respectively, and know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be, and that the statements made by him are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in his claim. Signature of Witnesses: M. J. Scott and J. H. Jackson Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 22nd day of September 1906 C. W. Milligan, Notary Public Supplemental Application for Minor Children Special Commissioner of the Court of Claims, 601 Ouray Building, Washington, D. C. Sirs, I hereby make application for such share as may be due my minor children of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decree of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, if favor of the Eastern Cherokee, and I ask that this be made part of my original application No. 1913 and 10700 (duplicate) 1.. State you full name: George Hilderbrand 2.. Residence and post office: Webbers Falls 3.. County: District 10 4.. State: Indian Territory 5.. Date and place of birth: about 1850 in Indian Territory 6.. Are you married? Widower 7.. Name and age of wife or husband: 8.. To what tribe of Indians, if any, does he or she belong? 9.. Names of all your children who were living on May 28, 1906: 1. Emma Hilderbrand b. October 24, 1899 2. (also see MA # 28281, Mose Hilderbrand b. 1884) 10.. Where they ever enrolled for money, annuities, land, or other benefits? If so state when and were and with what tribe of Indians. In final roll of Cherokee Nation REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give any additional facts which will assist in proving his claim.) An Allottee in final disposal of lands of Cherokee Nation I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Witness to Mark: J. W. Simpson and R. R. Jackson signed: George 'X' Hilderbrand Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of July, 1907. Signed: C. W. Miligan, Notary Public AFFIDAVIT (The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant) Personally appeared before me J. W. Simpson and R. R. Jackson who, being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with George Hilderbrand , who makes the foregoing application and statement, and have known him for 20 years and 13 years, respectively, and know him to be the identical person he represents himself to be and that on May 28, 1906, he had the children living as above set forth, and that the statements made by him are true, and they have no interest whatever in claim. Signature of Witnesses: J. W. Simpson and R. R. Jackson Subscribed and sworn to before me this 3rd day of July 1907. C. W. Milligan, Notary Public Drennen Roll Group # 294-Tahlequah District Caty Hilderbrand Thomas Hilderbrand Diannah Hilderbrand George Hilderbrand Drennen Roll Group # 293-Tahlequah District Moses W. Hilderbrand John Hilderbrand Anne Hilderbrand Jane Hilderbrand Drennen Roll Group # 295-Tahlequah District Nelson Hilderbrand Drennen Roll Group # 297-Tahlequah District Ah-lee Hornet Peter Hornet Drennen Roll Group # 297-Tahlequah District Te-tah-nah-skee Hornet Sally Hornet George Hilderbrand, listed as ¾ Cherokee Old Settlers payroll Pg. 419 as George Hilderbrand-40 yrs.(Widower)-Webbers Falls, IT Dawes Roll # 4440, Census Card # 1666

Sorry, forgot to add this......... 6419. RACHEL BROWN and 3 children, Keefeton, Okla Admitted. Niece of #6781, William Scullawl, and claims through same source. See Misc. Test. P. 4129. Father enrolled Sal. 615. MISC. TEST. P. 4129. App. No. 6781 William Scullawl... through Aaron Butler, Interpreter: "I am about 70 years of age. I was enrolled and drew money in 1851 at Ft. Gibson. I lived in Saline District at the time. I was known by the same name as that I have now. It was Emigrant money that I drew. I was living with my father and mother at that time. They drew money too at Ft. Gibson in 1851. It was emigrant money. Aaron Scullawl was my oldest brother; Tom, the second and John the third. Then there was Jim, also older than I. Ah-ni-wa-ke was the name of my sister. She was married at that time and went by a different name than Scullawl. Adair Scullawl was the name of my father. Betsy Scullawl was the name of my mother. The whole family was living together in 1851, except my sister and she was married. Se-cow-se was a brother of my mother. Nancy and Sallie were sisters of my mother and were living in 1851. I do not know their other names. They all lived in Saline District in 1851. When they first came to this country from the East, they came to the Flint District, a! nd from there to Tahlequah and from there to Saline. The indian names of my brothers were: Alicke or Big Alick, Ah-day-yo-hih (means Go- around), Jim-me, Ga-law-noo-has-ske (means Cheater)." SIGNED: Win. Scullawl, Claremore, Okla, March 11, 1909. John Sanders in behalf of above claimant: "I have known applicant since the war, in fact, I knew him during the war when he was a soldier. He is no relation to me. I have heard people state that he drew Emigrant money in 1851. Never heard that he or any of his people were ever Old Settlers. I know that he has been recognized as an East­ern Cherokee Indian in the community." SIGNED: John Sanders Jeff M. Gravitt in behalf of above claimant: "I am an Eastern Cherokee and have filed an application. Have known William Scullawl for 18 years. I have known him as Bill Squirrel-hole. I have always known him as a Cherokee and know that he drew strip money. He got land from the Dawes Commission. Never heard of his drawing any Old Settler money." SIGNED: Jeff M. Gravitt

MILLER APPLICATION # 6419 Rachel Brown nee Scullawl (Scalloe) Muskogee Co., Keefton, Oklahoma Admitted. Niece of MA # 6781, William Scullawl, and claims through same source. See Misc. Test. P. 4129. Father enrolled, Saline # 615. Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D. C. Sir: I hereby make application for such share as me be due me of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress approved June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decrees of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, in favor of the Eastern Cherokees. The evidence of identity is herewith subjoined. 1. State Full Name: English Name- Rachel Brown Indian Name- Same 2. Residence- Keefton, Indian Territory 3.. Town and Post Office- Keefeton 4.. County- Cherokee Nation 5.. State- Indian Territory 6.. Date and Place of Birth- March 1st, 1872 7.. By what right do you claim to share? If you claim through more than one relative living in 1851, set forth each claim separately: Through my father, Tom Scalloe (or Scullawl), whose name should appear on the roll of 1851 taken in the Cherokee Nation, and who was a descendant of Scalloe, who was a fullblood Cherokee and whose name should appear on the roll of 1835 taken in the state of North Carolina. 8.. Are you married? No, I have been but my husband is dead. 9.. Name and age of wife or husband- His name was Sam Brown 10.. Give names of your father and mother, and your mother's name before marriage- Father- English name- Tom Scalloe Indian name- Same Mother- English name-Bettie Scalloe Indian name- same Maiden name- Bettie Smith 11.. Where were they born? Father- I am not sure but think he was born in North Carolina Mother- I think she was born in the South east part of the Cherokee Nation, near Fort Smith, Arkansas. 12.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time I do not know 13.. Date of death of your father and mother? Father- in 1872 Mother- in 1879 14.. Were they ever enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- Yes, as citizens of the Cherokee Nation 15.. Name all your brothers and sisters, giving ages, and if not living, give date of death- Alice Scalloe deceased d. She died without issue Becky Scalloe deceased d. She died without issue 16.. State English and Indian name of your grandparents on both father's and mother's side, if possible- FATHER'S SIDE- Dare Scalloe or Scullowa (Grandfather) and Betsey Scalloe MOTHER'S SIDE- I do not know 17.. Where were they born? On my father's side they were born in North Carolina, and I think my mother's people came from Arkansas 18.. Where did they reside in 1851, if living at that time? I do not know 19.. Give names of all their children, and residence, if living; if not living, give dates of deaths I cannot give them. 20.. Have you ever been enrolled for annuities, land, or other benefits? If so, state when and where- Yes, as a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory 21. To expedite identification, claimant should give the full English and Indian names, if possible, of their paternal and maternal ancestors back to 1835. Same as given in sections seven and sixteen above. REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give additional information that he believes will assist in proving his claim). I desire to claim for my minor children, namely Samuel Troy Brown, aged 17 years, Josiah M. Brown, aged 10 years and Jenette Brown, aged 7 years, all of whom are living at home with me and under my care and control. I hereby appoint Belvia A. Lockwood of Washington D. C. by true and lawful attorney for me and in my name, place and stead, and allow her a commission of ten per cent. Note: Answers should be brief but explicit: the words 'yes' , 'no', and 'unknown' may be used in cases where applicable. Read the questions carefully. I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed: Rachel Brown Subscribed and sworn to before me this 19th day of December 1906. Signed: A. (?) Mood, Notary Public AFFIDAVIT (The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant.) Personally appeared before me John M. Taylor Jr., and John Duck, who being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Rachel Brown, who makes the foregoing application and statements, and have known her for 5 years and 25 years, respectively, and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be, and that the statements made by her are true, to the best of their knowledge and belief, and they have no interest whatever in her claim. Witness's Signatures: John M. Taylor Jr. and John Duck Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 19th day of December 1906 A. (?) Mood, Notary Public Supplemental Application for Minor Children Special Commissioner of the Court of Claims, 601 Ouray Building, Washington, D. C. Sirs, I hereby make application for such share as may be due my minor children of the fund appropriated by the Act of Congress June 30, 1906, in accordance with the decree of the Court of Claims of May 18, 1905, and May 28, 1906, if favor of the Eastern Cherokee, and I ask that this be made part of my original application No.6419 1.. State you full name: Rachel Brown 2.. Residence and post office: Keefeton 3.. County: District 10 4.. State: Indian Territory 5.. Date and place of birth: March 1, 1873, Indian Territory (She also claims 1872)* 6.. Are you married? The widow of Sam Brown 7.. Name and age of wife or husband: 8.. To what tribe of Indians, if any, does he or she belong? 9.. Names of all your children who were living on May 28, 1906: 1. Samuel T. Brown 17 years November 18, 1889 2. Joseph Brown 11 years May 24, 1896 3. Jennette Brown 7 or 8 years December 3, 1899 10.. Where they ever enrolled for money, annuities, land, or other benefits? If so state when and were and with what tribe of Indians. The final rolls of Cherokee Nation REMARKS (Under this head the applicant may give any additional facts which will assist in proving his claim.) I solemnly swear that the foregoing statements made by me are true to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signed: Rachel Brown Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of June, 1907. C. H. Milligan, Notary Public AFFIDAVIT (The following affidavit must be sworn to by two or more witnesses who are well acquainted with the applicant) Personally appeared before me Elvira Maher and Nancy A. Rains who, being duly sworn, on oath depose and say that they are well acquainted with Rachel Brown, who makes the foregoing application and statement, and have known her for 23 years and 25 years, respectively, and know her to be the identical person she represents herself to be and that on May 28, 1906, she had the children living as above set forth, and that the statements made by her are true, and they have no interest whatever in her claim. Signatures of Witnesses: Elvira Maher and Nancy A. Rains Subscribed and sworn to before me this 11th day of June, 1907. 3.. H. Milligan, Notary Public LETTER ATTTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 6419 May 29, 1907 Guion Miller Special Commissioner of the Court of Claims 601 Ouray Building Washington, D. C. I sent in my application in December 21. I think I now have got on my note from you yet to (?) my application all with as sent if (?) let me now your truy, Rachel Brown *(I know this letter does not 'flow', but I have written it as it appears, or as close as I could come) LETTER ATTACHED TO MILLER APPLICATION # 6419 Rachel Brown December 13, 1907 Keefeton, Oklahoma Madam: Relative to your application for participation in the fund arising from the decree of the Court of Claims in favor of the Eastern Cherokees, please state under what name you think your father was enrolled in 1851, being careful to spell it correctly. The name, as you give it' Scalloe', does now appear on the roll. Give the names of your grandparents on your mother's side and state whether they, or any of them, were ever enrolled as Eastern Cherokees? Give any other information you may have tending to establish your right to participate in this fund. As early reply will be appreciated. Very respectfully, Special Commissioner Drennen roll Group # 612 Skul-lor-le Adam Betsy Wee-te John Drennen Roll Group # 613 James orphan, transferred to new roll *(Not sure if he relates or not) Drennen Roll Group # 614 Aron Adam (see duplicate page 80) Drennen Roll Group # 615 Ar-ta-hyor or Thomas Adam Rachel - listed as ¾ Cherokee 1880 Cherokee Census # 27-Canadian District, Orphan Roll as Rachel Sculloll-10 yrs. (Residing with S. Alton) Dawes Roll # 16925, Census Card # 7100

If you have not visited the Oklahoma Survey and Virtual Cemetery website. (Oklahoma Cemeteries Mailing List Homepage) lately, you should take a moment and check out all of the cemetery data that has been added and is being added daily. http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm This website is becoming one valuable research tools on the internet, for those looking for the missing graves of their ancestors of Oklahoma. As you enjoy the information take a moment and send a quiet thank you to the many many volunteers who have made this site possible for us. These volunteers spend their free surveying cemeteries, taking photos and placing the data online so we can have access to the information from our homes.. They do it only for the love of helping their fellow Oklahoma researchers, never ask for thanks or regeneration. I for one am in awe of this kind of dedication. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Bakersfield Californian Feb 28, 2003 ELLIS WOFFORD He was born Aug 11, 1933 in Wewoka,Ok Passed away Feb. 24, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca.

Bakersfield Californian Feb 23-26 JOE ANDREW SWANSON He was born March 27,1919 in Crowder,Ok to Clyde & Dovie Swanson. Passed away Feb 20, 2003, Burial will be omSo. Kern Cem. Arvin,Ca. BETTY LOU HILDEBRAND She was born July 11, 1929 in Waurika,Ok to Floyd and Bertha GOREE. Passed away Feb 18, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca. CHRISTINE LULA MAINARD SANDY She was born Sept. 4, 1926 in Latimer Co. Ok. She passed away Feb 21, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca DIXIE CARRICK LEERSKOV She was born Nov. 18, 1917 in Dryden,Ok. Passed away Feb 24, 2003 in Santa Maria,Ca. Burial will be in Bakersfield,Ca. ETHEL MAY CARSON STOVER She was born Oct 12, 1906 in Indian Territory to Henry and Ida Carson Passed away Feb. 22, 2003 in Bakersfield, Ca JACK C. WHITE Was born April 20, 1924 in Guthrie,Ok. Passed away Feb. 23, 2003 in Bakersfield,Ca.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR COMMISSION TO THE FIVE CIVILIZED TRIBES Muskogee, Indian Territory October 21, 1902 Taylor Hicks Census Card Packet # 1061 (Part 2 of 2) In the matter of the application of TAYLOR HICKS for the enrollment of himself and children, Lee M., Mary M., Annie L. and Taylor Hicks Jr. as citizens by blood and for the enrollment of his wife Alice E. Hicks, as a citizen by intermarriage or the Cherokee Nation; said ALICE E. HICKS being sworn and examined by the commission, testified as follows: 17.. What is your name? A. Alice E. Hicks Q. How old are you? A. Thirty-seven 17.. What is your postoffice? A. Melvin 17.. You are claiming the right to be enrolled as a Cherokee citizen by intermarriage are you? A. Yes, sir 17.. What is the name of your husband? A. Taylor Hicks 17.. Is he a Cherokee by blood? A. Yes, sir 17.. How long has your husband lived in the Cherokee Nation? A. Sixteen years, I have been living with him. 17.. You were married sixteen years ago? A. yes, sir 17.. Is he your first husband? A. Yes, sir 17.. He had been married before had he? A. Yes, sir 17.. How many times? A. Once, I think 17.. What was the name of his first wife? A. Beckey 17.. Was she a white woman? A. Yes, sir 17.. Is she dead? A. Yes, sir 17.. Did she die before you married him? A. Yes, sir 17.. You say you never had been married before? A. No, sir 17.. Have you and your husband been living together ever since you were married? A. Yes, sir 17.. Never been separated? A. No, sir 17.. Living together now are you? A. Yes, sir 17.. Has the Cherokee Nation been the home of yourself and your husband ever since you were married? A. Yes, sir 17.. Never lived any where else have you? A. No, sir 17.. How many children have you? A. Four 17.. All living? A. Yes, sir 17.. Is Lee living? A. yes, sir 17.. Mary? A. Yes, sir 17.. Annie? A. Yes, sir 17.. And Taylor? A. Yes, sir 17.. How many times have you been married? A. Just the one time. 17.. This man was your first husband? A. Yes, sir 17.. Were you his first wife? A. No, sir 17.. How many times had he been married? A. I told you once that I knowed of. 17.. What was the name of his wife? A. Beckey 17.. Beckey what? A. I couldn't tell you that. 17.. Where did they live during the time they lived together? A. Close to Vinita. 17.. Was his former wife dead before he married you? A. Yes, sir 17.. Where were they living when she died? A. Up on the river, on Cabin Creek. 17.. You don't know whether he had been married to any other woman besides this woman or not? A. No, sir, I do not know. The undersigned, being duly sworn, states that as stenographer to the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes he correctly recorded the testimony and proceedings in this case, and that the foregoing is a true and correct transcript of the stenographic notes thereof. Signed: E. G. Rothernberger subscribed and sworn to before me this 20th day of November 1908. B. Jones Cherokee # 1061 Taylor Hicks, 34 and Alic Eulee Boren, 19 was maired this day the 7 of May 1886 by I, Tom Mayfield, ordain minster an witnest by two witnests Nicey Mayfield and Pegy Mayfield according to law the Cherokee law. Taylor Hicks 34 years old Alic Eulee Boren 19 years old Department of the Interior Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes August 26, 1902 Muskogee, Indian Territory I, the undersigned, Chief Clerk of the Cherokee Enrollment Division of the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes and custodian of the records of said Division, do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original file in the office of the said Division. Signed: Chief Clerk Cherokee Division subscribed and sworn to before me this August 26, 1902. Signed: B. Jones, Notary Public LETTER ATTACHED TO FILE-1061 Muskogee, Indian Territory October 2, 1902 Alice E. Hicks Gans, Indian Territory Dear Madam: The Act of Congress, approved July 1, 1902, and entitled 'An Act To Provide for the allotment of the lands of the Cherokee Nation, for the disposition of town site therein, and for other purposes, (Pulic. # 241), provides that " the roll of citizens of the Cherokee Nation shall be made as of September first, nineteen-hundred and two." In accordance with said provision, you are hereby notified that the Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes will be at its offices at Muskogee, Indian Territory, until Friday, October 31, 1902, inclusive, for the purpose of affording you an opportunity to show that you have not, between the date of the original application for your enrollment and September 2, 1902, forfeited your right as a citizen by intermarriage of the Cherokee Nation. This evidence should be introduced immediately, as it is necessary in determining your right to share in the allotment of the lands of the Cherokee Nation, and until the same is furnished no further action can be taken looking toward you final enrollment as an intermarried citizen. Yours truly, Acting Chairman LETTER ATTACHED TO FILE-1061 Muskogee, Indian Territory January 10, 1907 Alice E. Hicks Melvin, Indian Territory Dear Madam: There is enclosed a copy of the decision of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes, dated January 10, 1907, rejecting, among others, the application for the enrollment as a citizen by intermarriage of the Cherokee Nation. The Commissioner's decision has this day been forwarded to the Secretary of the Interior for review. You will be advised of the Secretary's action as soon as this office is informed of same. Respectfully, Commissioner. LETTER ATTACHED TO FILE-1061 Muskogee, Indian Territory March 7, 1907 Alice E. Hicks Melvin, Indian Territory Dear Madam; You are advised that the decision of the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes dated January 10, 1907, rejected your application for enrollment as a citizen by intermarriage of the Cherokee Nation, was affirmed by the Secretary of the Interior, January 26, 1907. Respectfully, Commissioner