My great grandfather William Whitlock worked for Shell at the turn of the last century laying the first oil pipe line in Ok. His second oldest daughter (my grandmother) was born in the territory. She told me many stories of their life in a covered wagon and a tent. Her family traveled with a group of workers, many of whom also traveled with family, to lay the pipe. Their little mobile community would set up and stay at one site for 3 to 5 days at a time. ----- Original Message ----- From: Vickie Neill Taylor To: OKROOTS-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 6:32 AM Subject: [OKROOTS] Gypsy Camp in the Seminole Area "Karen" As the question has been asked, I thought I would post this to the list. Gypsy camp has been mentioned in some of the "70 Years Ago" posts. this camp was oil field workers and their families. Gypsy was one of several camps like this in this area. Oil wells were given some sort of a name and or number to be able to keep track of them. I'm sure that the name of the camp came from the well, but I have no idea why the well or lease may have been given that name. A lot of them were named for the land owner or the people that put up the money for the drilling. One of the earliest wells in Seminole county was named for the owner's daughter. Many times, at least early on, these "camps" were made up of tents and some buildings were added later. In some areas, you may find that some buildings are still standing and in other camps there really isn't any sign left that they were there. In one in particular, the only thing left is a steering wheel from a model A or T, I can't remember which I was told, sticking up out of the ground. Some have tried to pull it up but it won't budge. It kind of makes you wonder if it is still attached to the car. There are a few of the oil well bases still there as well but that is all that can be seen now. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com ==== OKROOTS 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 kburnet@efortress.com To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm

Tommie, I'd love to know more abt this YORK. Details like dates, places, etc. Is any of this in the book you have? Thank you, ( dalton@nidlink.com ) * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Becky on Indian Mtn. St. Maries near Couer d'Alene, Idaho ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ My Family Genealogy: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ouryorks Url of York ~for all York lines~ http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~allyorks ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ Jefferson Co., OK Co-Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~okjeffer/ | | Jean & Becky, | | I just checked one of his books out of the library and it had his roots in it. It mentions Rev. York also. The name of the book is Oral Roberts - An American Life by David Edwin Harrell, Jr. I just made copies of the pages, haven't read them yet but I do know I saw a York mentioned so it might be a good one for Becky to look at. | | Tommie

Original print Jan 16, 1931 Floyd BOURLAND, 29-year-old solicitor for Tip Top cleaners, was taken to Harber hospital in critical condition from two knife wounds...will live through...."Yesterday he stole my hat"..... Floyd BOURLAND, "Whitey" LOWE Efforts are being made by Dr. Claude S. CHAMBERS, president of Seminole Chamber of Commerce and a personal friend of Will ROGERS...... Dr. Claude S. CHAMBERS, Will ROGERS, Mrs. Tom MCSPADDEN sister of ROGERS Mr. and Mrs. C. D. LEMLEY of Carter lease north of the city announced the arrival of a daughter... A baby girl weighing eight pounds was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. SUTTON Mr. and Mrs. C. D. LEMLEY, Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. SUTTON Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

NEWPORT, Lucille E. Jun 23, 1906 Dec. 6, 2000 Parents: James and Emma E. (TAYLOR) Married: Ralph K. NEWPORT in 1926 in Drumright, OK. Preceded by: husband on March 30, 1974, parents, 3 sons, V. K. NEWPORT, James R. "Jim" NEWPORT, Gary NEWPORT, daughter Kathryn L. NEWPORT Survivors: daughter Emma COOK Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

BURLESON, Virgle Red Sept. 1, 1914 Jan. 6, 2001 OKC Services: Stout Funeral Home, Rev. Meredith ROBINSON officiating, Little cemetery. Parents: Mark and Clora BURLESON preceded by: parents, 3 brothers, Tillman, Houston, Walter P. BURLESON, 3 sisters, Billie BURLESON, Flosie BURLESON and Velma WEST. Survived by: Eulala HESTER, nieces , nephews and other relatives. GRAY, Donald Ray July 31, 1945 McAlester Jan.6, 2001 Services: Swearingen Funeral Home , Rev. Kevin BURDINE officiating. Parents: T. J. GRAY and Leona GRAY RIVERS Married: Wendy Harris in Suffolk, Va. on Aug 10, 1977 Survivors: son Alonxo Don Ray GRAY, 4 daughters, Kasandra Nicole GRAY, Keyvette GRAY, Tyra Jenelle GRAY and Dawn Marie GRAY, stepson William DABBNEY, mother and step father Leona and Thedore RIVERS, sister Katherine Marie WOODS, several grandchildren and on great grandchild. SMITH, Carrie Velma Age 87 d. Jan. 9, 2001 OKC Services: pending Swearingen Funeral Home. YANCEY, Howard Lee Sept. 30, 1949 Jan. 4, 2001 Services: Swearingen Funeral Home Parents: Howard A. YANCEY and Laura Mae (BROWN) YANCEY Married: Angie COLLLUMS on March 19, 1976 in Seminole. Preceded by: mother, son Howard L. YANCEY Jr., 2 sisters, Linda and Delores YANCEY, father-in-law, Clayton Ross COLLUMS Survivors: wife, father, 2 daughters, Ashlee CAIN and Anglea YANCEY, sisters Dolly YANCEY, Betty LOZER, Margaret MCNEIL, Lillie and Darryle DAVIDSON, Shirley and Kenny CASTLE Judy and Al ROBERTS, Dorothy MARLOW, Shelia and Buddy GORE, Patricia and John WHITMAN, 2 grandchildren, Sadee YANCEY and Jax YANCEY, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Clayce and David MOORE, brother-in-law Lesley GEORGE, mother-in-law and father-in-law Brenda and Bruce HOOD, numerous family and friends Pallbearers: Logan ALLISON, Ronnie ALLISON, John ALLISON, Andy JOHNSON, Alvis CAMPBELL and Ray EVANS. Honorary bearers: Frank "Buddy" GORE, Dan ALLISON, David MOORE, Bobby HASBELL and Larry HAYS. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

Original print Jan 9, 1931 The first terracing school in this county will be conducted by County Agent Claude SULLIVAN on the Walter HARRISON school farm.... Claude SULLIVAN, Walter HARRISON, Principal C. T. SMITH, W. E. GRISSON With leaden-lidded eyes, the four young bridge bugs looked sleepily a the cards and played on and one..... Ellis ORR, William JACKSON, Aubrey DAVIS, Monty MONTGOMERY Seminole residents summoned for jury duty in the term of district civil court before Judge George C. CRUMP..... George C. CRUMP, Ed DREW, Arhtur THOMAS, L.LOVETT, W. T. MILER, J. N. BALL, J. E. SUMMERS, George KILLINGSWORTH, J. C. PERKINS, Jack MILLER, L. R. BARTON, J. D. CAMPBELL, Henry JARVIS, J. R. LAWSON, Otis THORNE The economic slump, from which the U. S. is just now emerging, is reflected on the ribbons of concrete.... J. C. BLALOCK Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

As the question has been asked, I thought I would post this to the list. Gypsy camp has been mentioned in some of the "70 Years Ago" posts. this camp was oil field workers and their families. Gypsy was one of several camps like this in this area. Oil wells were given some sort of a name and or number to be able to keep track of them. I'm sure that the name of the camp came from the well, but I have no idea why the well or lease may have been given that name. A lot of them were named for the land owner or the people that put up the money for the drilling. One of the earliest wells in Seminole county was named for the owner's daughter. Many times, at least early on, these "camps" were made up of tents and some buildings were added later. In some areas, you may find that some buildings are still standing and in other camps there really isn't any sign left that they were there. In one in particular, the only thing left is a steering wheel from a model A or T, I can't remember which I was told, sticking up out of the ground. Some have tried to pull it up but it won't budge. It kind of makes you wonder if it is still attached to the car. There are a few of the oil well bases still there as well but that is all that can be seen now. Vickie Neill Taylor flip@okplus.com

Well Vicki ( the other one ) is the one that did the transcribing. It was NOT me. She deserves a very well earned notice of gratitude from us all. Concerning the birth certificate is from 1918 Joplin, Mo. If your still interested please email me private. With Best Regards Victoria Brittain Allen 1917-1918 Online Directory http://brittainsbookbarn.homestead.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <DonaldTeague@cs.com> To: <OKROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 4:52 AM Subject: Re: [OKROOTS] 70 Years Ago...Seminole Producer... Dec 6, 200 > Victoria, > I'm sorry. I thought Vickie Neill Taylor was the only one that transcribed > the Newspaper. I really enjoy reading the items. > > I didn't know about the TEAGUE birth certificate. > Could you tell me whose it is? > > Thanks for letting me know. I haven't seen that posting. > Thanks again, > Guilda > > > > ==== OKROOTS 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 kburnet@efortress.com > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm > >

Victoria, I'm sorry. I thought Vickie Neill Taylor was the only one that transcribed the Newspaper. I really enjoy reading the items. I didn't know about the TEAGUE birth certificate. Could you tell me whose it is? Thanks for letting me know. I haven't seen that posting. Thanks again, Guilda

Dear Guilda, Are you referring to the copy of the Teague birth certificate? Or is it another Vicki? The online directory url is my new site online for some citys in Ottowa county if anyone is interested. With Best Regards Victoria Brittain Allen 1917-1918 Online Directory http://brittainsbookbarn.homestead.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <DonaldTeague@cs.com> To: <OKROOTS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 12:42 AM Subject: Re: [OKROOTS] 70 Years Ago...Seminole Producer... Dec 6, 200 > Vicki, > Just wanted to thank you for your Original Prints. > I haven't found anyof mine BUT it is just interesting > to know what happened back then. > > Just wanted to say Thank you & you are appreciated. > Guilda > > > ==== OKROOTS Mailing List ==== > Checkout the other lists being watched over by your List Mom; > http://mailing_lists.homestead.com/lists.html > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > Oklahoma Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~okcemete/okcem.htm > >

Vicki, Just wanted to thank you for your Original Prints. I haven't found anyof mine BUT it is just interesting to know what happened back then. Just wanted to say Thank you & you are appreciated. Guilda

I don't know whether WSCH was in operation at the turn of the century or not; but here is some history and maybe a palce for you to look. At one time Whitaker State Orphans Home (later Chilren's Home) located at Pryor, OK , along with Girls Town at Tecumseh, along with Taft State School for Girls and Taft State School for Boys both at Taft, Helena State School for Boys at Helena (think I am forgetting one but can't recall it right now) were all under the jurisdiciton of the State of Oklahoma, State Board of Public Affairs, then sometime ni the 1960s by an act of the legislature all were transfered to the Department of Public Welfare (later known as Depart. of Institutions, Social and Rehabilitative Services) and now known as Department of Human Services. All files of the children who were residing at the residences were transferred to the DHS. If a person is searching for someone who was in the institutions when they were transferred to DHS and earlier, I would start with the Deaprtment of Human Servcies state offices in Oklahoma City. At the time of the transfer of the homes to to DHS, the files of all children who were there or who had been there were also transferred. Like I said at the beginning of this message, I don't know of the Whitaker State Childrens Home was in existence or ot in 1899, but you might start with DHS. Someone in hte agency should be able to give you some information on the history of Whitaker. Have you searched the 1900 census records for Pottawatomie County, line by line? She may have been living with a family. She may have been in one of hte Catholic Charity Homes or living with the nuns. Liz Freeman > Was Whitaker State Orphans' Home in Pryor in operation at the turn of the century? They might have housed unwed mothers who were also orphans. However, I do not know how to get their files. I have been trying to get info on a later incarnation of this place--called Whitaker State Children's Home in the early to late 70's (a home for problem and neglected children). The state later shut it down in

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In a message dated 02/21/2001 7:14:44 PM Central Standard Time, lliddiard@nc.rr.com writes: > an unwed mother at the age of 13 in 1900 and an orphan >

Was Whitaker State Orphans' Home in Pryor in operation at the turn of the century? They might have housed unwed mothers who were also orphans. However, I do not know how to get their files. I have been trying to get info on a later incarnation of this place--called Whitaker State Children's Home in the early to late 70's (a home for problem and neglected children). The state later shut it down in the early 80's because of a lawsuit. If anyone on this list knows anything about Whitaker, I'd love to hear from you. Stephanie

Stephanie, Thank you for all the information. I really appreciate the help and look forward to contacting them. Paula

I have looked for a relative in the 1900 census and can't seem to find her. She was an unwed mother at the age of 13 in 1900 and an orphan. This occurred in Pottawatomie Co. in 1899. Was there such a place as a home for unwed mothers in Oklahoma or Indian Territories during this time period? I don't have a clue as to where to look for her. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Leslie lliddiard@nc.rr.com

I've been working with the Stephens County Genealogical Society, in Duncan, OK. They are very nice to work with and get back to you quickly. Here's the complete address: Stephens Co. Gen. Society 301 North 8th Street Duncan, OK 73533 Also, look at the Duncan, Ok library web site. (Sorry, I don't have the URL in front of me.) They have a link on their site to genealogical holdings. One more thing: the Stephens Co. clerk of courts gets back to you right away when you request things like marriage certificates. They are wonderful to work with, too. Stephanie

Thanks for the help and direction guys! Paula

Does anyone on the list have the name and phone number for either a genealogy society or historical museum in Duncan, OK? I would like to contact them for some information. Thank you, Paula/Oregon