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/YaB.2ACI/1419.1 Message Board Post: Do you know when he came to OK? Where in OK did he go? Did he marry before coming? Children? Names? All of this would be very helpful to know before a search is done.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1419 Message Board Post: Looking for any info for George Madison Parker, born in KY,16 May 1852, moved to OK. Searching for records in OK. Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Felmet, Jones, Wilson Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1418 Message Board Post: Mark, Thank you so very much for the Herculean effort you have put forth in helping me. I have been looking for this family for a number of years and with your help have a much better feel for them. Thanks again... Larry Standlee Windom, Fannin County, 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/YaB.2ACI/1417.2 Message Board Post: FELMET From the “Daily Oklahoman”, Oklahoma City, 6 Dec 1981, p36: “FELMET – Dela Wade, age 87, of 631 NW 19, OKC. Died Friday, Dec 4, 1981, after an extended illness. She was born March 12, 1894 in Indian Territory. She moved to OKC in 1934 from Leedey, OK. Mrs. Felmet had owned and operated Apt houses in OKC for a number of years & was a long-time member of Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church. Survivors include daughter, Murray Jones & beloved son-in-law Ervie Jones of the home. A son, Gerald Felmet of OKC. A granddaughter Marlene Powers of Vero Beach, Calif. 2 grandsons, Philip Jones of the home and Frank Jones of Venezuela, S.A. She is also survived by a great grand daughter and great grandson. Services will be at 10 am Monday in the Guardian Funeral Home, Midtown Chapel with interment in Chapel Hill Cemetery. The family has designated the Delia Wade Felmet Memorial Fund at Pennsylvania Avenue United Methodist Church as appropriate for expressions of sympathy.” NOTE: I typed this just as it appeared. From the “Daily Oklahoman”, Oklahoma City, 21 Jul 1998, p50: “FELMET- Geneva Wilson, 81, passed away July 18, 1998, after a long illness. Survived by her children, John Wilson and Loretta Hullinger, and grandchildren, Jared Wilson, and Sarah and Jesse Hullinger, and many nieces and nephews. Geneva Seba was born in Illinois Aug. 21, 1916 and spent her youth in Leedey, OK. She attended nursing school and married Howard Wilson in 1937. During WWII, she worked as a civil defense worker in Providence, RI. Returning to OKC in 1945, she worked as a medical assistant to her brother Chester Seba, M.D., for most of her professional career. She was a member of Ridgecrest Church. Widowed in 1967, she married Gerald Felmet in 1977 and was widowed again in 1993. She had a deep appreciation of nature, enjoying her garden and the birds and squirrels she fed in her yard. Services will be held Wed., July 22, at 1 p.m. at Chapel Hill Funeral Home.” From the “Daily Oklahoman”, Oklahoma City, 9 July 1953, p7: DIVORCE PETITIONS – Faye Ruth vs. Gerald Felmet From the “Daily Oklahoman”, Oklahoma City, 23 Aug 1956, p6: DIVORCE PETITIONS – Merle vs. Gerald Felmet From the “Daily Oklahoman”, Oklahoma City, 10 Mar 1938, p10: “FRANK EMERSON – Funeral services for Frank Emerson, 22 years old, 509 North Shartel avenue, who died Wednesday at St. Anthony hospital, will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the Hunter funeral home chapel. Burial will be at Leedey. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lois Emerson, and a daughter, Marlene, 2 ½ years old, of the home address; his mother, Mrs. Adelia Felmet; one brother, Murray Emerson, and a half-sister (??) Gerald Felmet, all of 618 Northwest Third street; two half-brothers, Carlton Felmet, Kelly Field, Texas, and Clovis Felmet, Ector, Texas.”

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Felmet Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1417.1 Message Board Post: Larry, it looks as if he was married at least three times. There are divorce filings in 1953 and again in 1956 as well as an obit for his widow in 1993. I will get the info typed up and post it later.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Felmet Classification: Lookup Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1417 Message Board Post: I am looking for the marriage of Gerald Felmet. He was born in 1923 in Wade, Bryan County, Oklahoma. His family migrated to Dewey County and was counted in the 1930 Federal Census. His family migrated to Oklahoma City in 1934. He probably married in the 1940s. Any help would be sincerely appreciated. I may be contacted directly at: [email protected]

I'm not a Kouri but my aunt Marie was married to Woodrow "Woody" Kouri for 46 years so thought I would share his obit in case he is related to your line. I've attended many of the Kouri Family Reunions in my lifetime. Duncan Banner, Duncan,OK Woodrow David Kouri Funeral services for Woodrow Kouri were held Sunday, November 28, 1999, at the People's Cooperative Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Gary Usher and Rev. Tom Moberly, officiating. Burial followed in Brinkman Cemetery, under the direction of the Peoples' Cooperative Funeral Home, Lone Wolf. Woodrow was born August 10, 1923 in Brinkman, Oklahoma to George and Helen Swyden Kouri. He served his country in the US Army, enlisting May of 1943 at Oklahoma City. He was a rifleman Rome-Arno No Appennines Po Valley. He received the EAME Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and WWII Victory Medal. He was honorably discharged on December 11, 1945 at Camp Fannin, Texas. Woodrow married Anna Lou Hudspeth on February 20, 1947 at Frederick, OK. He later married Marie Adkison McMahon on November 15, 1953 in Vernon, TX. He was in the grocery business and was a member of the Church of God in Duncan. Survivors include two daughters, Sheryl Tomlinson and Helen Barnard, both of Frederick, OK; one brother, Kammell Kouri, Dallas, TX; three sisters, Lavita Kouri Morris, Duncanville, TX, Catherine Kouri Massad, Dallas, TX and Effie Kouri Rife, Jermyn, TX; uncle and aunt Charles and Louise Kouri; a host of nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Woodrow was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Oscar Lee McMahon and Denny McMahon; and one brother, George Kouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Brinkman Cemetery or Hospice of Duncan

A very kind person on the list sent me obits of Delia and Gerald. They sent them anonymously. I wanted to say thank you for the kindness. Blessings, Dorie

Can someone tell me what a "sooner" is. This notation was on a record of someone that died in Shelby Co., TN in 1903 and buried in Oklahoma. Thanks. Karen

The state of Oklahoma had been divided into two sections: the "Indian Territory", and the "Oklahoma Territory". The former was set aside for the settlement of Native Americans (hence the name), while the latter was reserved for white settlement and gradually opened up to pioneers, section by section, throughout the late 19th century. "Sooners" was the term applied to those who entered the territory before the actual start of the "rushes" that were sponsored by the U.S. government. This attraction of free land brought out the malevolent intent of some people who then fiercely defended their ill-gotten gains. Since that time the state of Oklahoma has been nicknamed "The Sooner State". Gene At 11:49 AM 4/17/2005, [email protected] wrote: >Can someone tell me what a "sooner" is. This notation was on a record of >someone that died in Shelby Co., TN in 1903 and buried in Oklahoma. > >Thanks. > >Karen > > >==== OKOKLAHO Mailing List ==== >Oklahoma Cemeteries >http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/cemetery/cemetery.htm

Its name has probaly been changed. some in Kingfisher Co. have been changed 3 times. M. L. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gene Phillips" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, April 17, 2005 11:09 AM Subject: Re: [OKCo.] Maywood Cemetery? - Howard, John Berry d. 28 May 1903 > I couldn't locate Maywood Cemetery anywhere in the state of Oklahoma. > > Gene > > At 09:17 AM 4/17/2005, [email protected] wrote: > >John Berry Howard is supposedly buried in the Maywood Cemetery in Oklahoma > >Co. I have been unable to locate that name online. > > > >Can anyone tell me if it exists? I am hoping to get a photo of his marker. > > > >It is also possible, that his mother, Gemima, may be buried in the same > >cemetery. > > > >Thank you very much. > > > >Karen > > > > > >==== OKOKLAHO Mailing List ==== > >Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! > >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ > >The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet! > > > ==== OKOKLAHO Mailing List ==== > Have you visited OKGenWeb lately? > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/ >

I couldn't locate Maywood Cemetery anywhere in the state of Oklahoma. Gene At 09:17 AM 4/17/2005, [email protected] wrote: >John Berry Howard is supposedly buried in the Maywood Cemetery in Oklahoma >Co. I have been unable to locate that name online. > >Can anyone tell me if it exists? I am hoping to get a photo of his marker. > >It is also possible, that his mother, Gemima, may be buried in the same >cemetery. > >Thank you very much. > >Karen > > >==== OKOKLAHO Mailing List ==== >Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ >The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet!

Not easily anyway, since about all that existed at that time was a train station and post office. The city didn't get populated until the land opening on 22 April 1889 when a tent city sprang up around the train station. The place was first known as Oklahoma Station. The name wasn't officially changed to Oklahoma City until 1 Jul 1923 but it was commonly called Oklahoma City since the time of the land opening. Gene At 08:19 AM 4/17/2005, [email protected] wrote: >Dear Fellow Researchers: > >I am wondering if there's anyway to confirm the death of Gemima Mable >Anthony Howard that died 25 June 1888 in Oklahoma City? > >Any help would be greatly appreciated. > >Karen > > >==== OKOKLAHO Mailing List ==== >Search the Social Security Death Index online for FREE! >http://ssdi.genealogy.rootsweb.com/ >The most powerful SSDI search engine on the Internet!

John Berry Howard is supposedly buried in the Maywood Cemetery in Oklahoma Co. I have been unable to locate that name online. Can anyone tell me if it exists? I am hoping to get a photo of his marker. It is also possible, that his mother, Gemima, may be buried in the same cemetery. Thank you very much. Karen

Dear Fellow Researchers: I am wondering if there's anyway to confirm the death of Gemima Mable Anthony Howard that died 25 June 1888 in Oklahoma City? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Karen

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kouri, Solomon, Vandruff, Johnson, Ledbetter, Polk Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1416 Message Board Post: From The Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County) Sunday, May 23, 1999 KOURI Sam G., age 81, of Oklahoma City, died May 21, 1999. He was born in Wewoka, Oklahoma, on October 5, 1917. He moved with his parents to the Oklahoma City area in 1935. He was a graduate from Bethany High School and served in WWII. Early in 1945 after his discharge he entered the oil and gas brokerage business, and later became an Indian oil and gas specialist. For many years, he served his Lord as a singles minister in various Baptist churches. On June 10, 1978, Sam married his wife, Velma, and together they worked with the singles at Nicoma Park Baptist Church for 18 years. Sam and Velma are currently members of Crestwood Baptist Church. Sam will be remembered as an entertainer with a Christian message, which he conveyed in his own style through his song leading and piano playing. He will also be remembered for his caring and compassionate nature, which he displayed to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife, Velma of the home; 1 brother, Sid Kouri and wife, Ca! rrie Lee of Oklahoma City; two sisters, Eva Solomon of Stillwater, OK and Eleanor Vandruff and husband, Jene of Westmionster, CA. He is also survived by his stepchildren, Anna Louise Johnson, Helen Ruth Ledbetter, Rocky Ray Polk and Charles Gordon Polk; 11 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson, and 7 nephews. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 24, 1999, at Northwest Baptist Church with interment to follow at Fairview Cemetery, Oklahoma City.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kouri, Solomon, Vandruff, Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1415 Message Board Post: From The Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County) Monday, July 21, 1997 KOURI Salwa, 91, passed away Thursday, July 17, 1997. She was born in Jersey, City NJ on October 5, 1905. She came to OKC in 1931 with her parents, A. S. and Mary Kouri, now deceased. In 1932, she became one of the first women in Oklahoma to deal in oil and gas leases. Her specialty in the area of Indian leases earned her the reputation of being "the best little oil and gas lease hen in Oklahoma" (4'7" tall). She remained active in the oil business until she entered a nursing home in 1995. At the time of her death, she was a resident of Manor Care Health Center in OKC. She started playing the violin at the age of 9 and used God's gift in many churches, the last of them at NW Baptist Church, OKC. Other ministries included working with children at churches for over 50 years, and playing her violin at nursing homes and with the orchestra at NW Baptist Church. Her family and friends will remember Salwa as a dedicated Christian with a heart of gold and generous almost to a faul! t. Survivors include two sisters, Eva Solomon of Westhaven Nursing in Stillwater, Eleanor Vandruff and husband Jene of Westminster, Ca.; 2 brothers, Sam Kouri and wife Velma, Sid Kouri and wife Carrie Lee, all of OKC; and 7 nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to NW Baptist Church, OKC, or to the donor's choice of charity. Graveside services will 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 22, at Fairlawn Cemetery, followed by a memorial service to be held at 11:00 a.m. at N.W. Baptist Church. Those wishing to attend both services are welcome.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kouri, Razook, Solomon, Vandruff Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/YaB.2ACI/1414 Message Board Post: From The Oklahoman Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Oklahoma County) Monday, January 10, 1977 Mary Kouri Dies; Rites Set Tuesday Mrs. Mary Kouri, 89, of 2847 NW 22, died Sunday at Medicenter after a long illness. Prayers of mercy will be at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home, with services at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church and burial in Fairlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Kouri was born in Merjayoun, Lebanon, came to the United States in 1902 and to Oklahoma City in 1935. She was a member of St. Elijah Antiochian Orthodox Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Sid and Sam, both of the home; four daughters, Salwa and Dora Kouri, both of the home, and Mrs. Mike Solomon, Wichita, and Mrs. Jene Vandruff, Anaheim, Calif., and seven grandchildren. (Ed. note: Mrs. Kouri was born 12/25/1886, per the Social Security Death Index)