I am repeating my surnames because new people read the postings daily. My ancestors were among the first white settlers in Oklahoma -- JEFFERSON CONNER had seven children and had been living near present-day NORMAN for 13 years as of 1890. I believe JEFFERSON CONNER was either a PREACHER/TEACHER working with the indians -- or a TRADER/MERCHANT. The BECKNERS cannot be located until 1900 -- and they are in WOODS and BLAINE COUNTIES. However, my grandparents, WILLIAM H. BECKNER AND CYNTHA LOUISE CONNER, were married shortly after 1890. Thank you, C. Beckner Shanahan