Van Buren Press Crawford County, Arkansas September 14, 1875 THE ODD EXPERIENCE OF AN ARKANSAS DEPUTY MARSHAL Captain George W McIntosh was a brave officer, fighting on the Confederate side during the great struggle. The commanded the First Arkansas battery and did efficient work with it. Sprung from the old Scottish stock that never knew fear, the captain, while affable and peaceable in disposition, has the reputation of being a man of dauntless courage. When General Fagan was appointed United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, Captain McIntosh who had served under him during the war was appointed a deputy marshal. The life of a deputy marshal in the Indian Nation is not pleasant, and he who accepts such service takes his life in his hands as it were, and courts death at every step. It requires men of strong nerve to undertake this service. Such a man Capt. McIntosh has the reputation of being. The captain is not exactly a puritan in religious observances. Nevertheless the following incident shows his moral qualities. On a wild night in the winter the captain was among the mountains of the Choctaw Nation. The cold was fast benumbing his limbs and he began to fear that he would never see the dawn. There were visible no signs of human habitation, not a gleam of light gladdened his eyes or dispersed the gloom around him. On through the darkness and the storm he rode. Eight, nine and ten o'clock came, and in the distance, he beheld the red gleam of fire-light. He pushed on, was soon at the cabin. It was the habitation of an Indian. He knocked on the door. An Indian of unprepossessing appearance opened the door. He spoke to him, asked him for shelter for the night. He received no reply. He told the Indian he was ready to perish from the cold, and was answered by a grunt. But he was not discouraged. There was a fire and comfort within and he pressed forward to the hearth, on which the glowing coals were scintillating. He sat down by the fire. There were four or five ill-looking aborigines sitting around. He felt uneasy and kept his hand upon his weapon. Not a word had any of them spoken. After a while an old man, who was apparently the head of the establishment, rose and brokenly pronounced the word "supper, " and pointed in the direction of a table in the only other apartment of the house. Still holding his pistol in his hand, the captain proceeded to seat himself at the humble table of his Indian host. The old man sat down, and when all were seated he devoutly bowed his head, raised his hands, and in the soft language of the Choctaws invoked the blessing of God upon the little group. "I never felt so good in my life", said the captain, "as at that moment when the old man with bowed head and uplifted hands besought the Almighty to bless and protect him, and all gathered about his board. My apprehension and suspicion vanished instantly. I arose, unbuckled my belt, laid my pistol aside and felt perfectly secure, and that night slept soundly." The old man was a Christian but could not speak English. The attitude of supplication conquered the captain's suspicion. Fran Alverson Warren P S* I am so thankful that some things NEVER change!

UNSUBSCRIBE -----Original Message----- From: Ralston, Mary Ann Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 6:48 AM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press Keep up the good work! -----Original Message----- From: Fran Warren [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press I have the old newspapers from Crawford County and there is a lot of Indian Territory news in it. I am compiling all these items like this or any genealogical nature into books! So glad you enjoy them! Thank you for your wonderful encouragment. Fran Alverson Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralston, Mary Ann" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 6:39 AM Subject: RE: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press > Where do you find such things, I love them! > > Mary Ann Ralston > Peace Harbor Hospital > 541-997-2460 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Fran Warren [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:34 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press > > > Van Buren Press > Crawford County, Arkansas > > September 14, 1875 > THE ODD EXPERIENCE OF AN ARKANSAS DEPUTY MARSHAL > > Captain George W McIntosh was a brave officer, fighting on the Confederate > side during the great struggle. The commanded the First Arkansas battery and > did efficient work with it. Sprung from the old Scottish stock that never > knew fear, the captain, while affable and peaceable in disposition, has the > reputation of being a man of dauntless courage. When General Fagan was > appointed United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, > Captain McIntosh who had served under him during the war was appointed a > deputy marshal. The life of a deputy marshal in the Indian Nation is not > pleasant, and he who accepts such service takes his life in his hands as it > were, and courts death at every step. It requires men of strong nerve to > undertake this service. Such a man Capt. McIntosh has the reputation of > being. The captain is not exactly a puritan in religious observances. > Nevertheless the following incident shows his moral qualities. > > On a wild night in the winter the captain was among the mountains of the > Choctaw Nation. The cold was fast benumbing his limbs and he began to fear > that he would never see the dawn. There were visible no signs of human > habitation, not a gleam of light gladdened his eyes or dispersed the gloom > around him. On through the darkness and the storm he rode. Eight, nine and > ten o'clock came, and in the distance, he beheld the red gleam of > fire-light. He pushed on, was soon at the cabin. It was the habitation of an > Indian. He knocked on the door. An Indian of unprepossessing appearance > opened the door. He spoke to him, asked him for shelter for the night. He > received no reply. He told the Indian he was ready to perish from the cold, > and was answered by a grunt. But he was not discouraged. There was a fire > and comfort within and he pressed forward to the hearth, on which the > glowing coals were scintillating. He sat down by the fire. There were four > or five ill-looking aborigines sitting around. He felt uneasy and kept his > hand upon his weapon. Not a word had any of them spoken. After a while an > old man, who was apparently the head of the establishment, rose and brokenly > pronounced the word "supper, " and pointed in the direction of a table in > the only other apartment of the house. Still holding his pistol in his hand, > the captain proceeded to seat himself at the humble table of his Indian > host. > > The old man sat down, and when all were seated he devoutly bowed his head, > raised his hands, and in the soft language of the Choctaws invoked the > blessing of God upon the little group. > > "I never felt so good in my life", said the captain, "as at that moment when > the old man with bowed head and uplifted hands besought the Almighty to > bless and protect him, and all gathered about his board. My apprehension and > suspicion vanished instantly. I arose, unbuckled my belt, laid my pistol > aside and felt perfectly secure, and that night slept soundly." > > The old man was a Christian but could not speak English. The attitude of > supplication conquered the captain's suspicion. > > Fran Alverson Warren > P S* I am so thankful that some things NEVER change! >

Keep up the good work! Mary Ann Ralston Peace Harbor Hospital 541-997-2460 -----Original Message----- From: Fran Warren [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:43 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press I have the old newspapers from Crawford County and there is a lot of Indian Territory news in it. I am compiling all these items like this or any genealogical nature into books! So glad you enjoy them! Thank you for your wonderful encouragment. Fran Alverson Warren ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ralston, Mary Ann" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 6:39 AM Subject: RE: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press > Where do you find such things, I love them! > > Mary Ann Ralston > Peace Harbor Hospital > 541-997-2460 > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Fran Warren [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:34 AM > To: [email protected] > Subject: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press > > > Van Buren Press > Crawford County, Arkansas > > September 14, 1875 > THE ODD EXPERIENCE OF AN ARKANSAS DEPUTY MARSHAL > > Captain George W McIntosh was a brave officer, fighting on the Confederate > side during the great struggle. The commanded the First Arkansas battery and > did efficient work with it. Sprung from the old Scottish stock that never > knew fear, the captain, while affable and peaceable in disposition, has the > reputation of being a man of dauntless courage. When General Fagan was > appointed United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, > Captain McIntosh who had served under him during the war was appointed a > deputy marshal. The life of a deputy marshal in the Indian Nation is not > pleasant, and he who accepts such service takes his life in his hands as it > were, and courts death at every step. It requires men of strong nerve to > undertake this service. Such a man Capt. McIntosh has the reputation of > being. The captain is not exactly a puritan in religious observances. > Nevertheless the following incident shows his moral qualities. > > On a wild night in the winter the captain was among the mountains of the > Choctaw Nation. The cold was fast benumbing his limbs and he began to fear > that he would never see the dawn. There were visible no signs of human > habitation, not a gleam of light gladdened his eyes or dispersed the gloom > around him. On through the darkness and the storm he rode. Eight, nine and > ten o'clock came, and in the distance, he beheld the red gleam of > fire-light. He pushed on, was soon at the cabin. It was the habitation of an > Indian. He knocked on the door. An Indian of unprepossessing appearance > opened the door. He spoke to him, asked him for shelter for the night. He > received no reply. He told the Indian he was ready to perish from the cold, > and was answered by a grunt. But he was not discouraged. There was a fire > and comfort within and he pressed forward to the hearth, on which the > glowing coals were scintillating. He sat down by the fire. There were four > or five ill-looking aborigines sitting around. He felt uneasy and kept his > hand upon his weapon. Not a word had any of them spoken. After a while an > old man, who was apparently the head of the establishment, rose and brokenly > pronounced the word "supper, " and pointed in the direction of a table in > the only other apartment of the house. Still holding his pistol in his hand, > the captain proceeded to seat himself at the humble table of his Indian > host. > > The old man sat down, and when all were seated he devoutly bowed his head, > raised his hands, and in the soft language of the Choctaws invoked the > blessing of God upon the little group. > > "I never felt so good in my life", said the captain, "as at that moment when > the old man with bowed head and uplifted hands besought the Almighty to > bless and protect him, and all gathered about his board. My apprehension and > suspicion vanished instantly. I arose, unbuckled my belt, laid my pistol > aside and felt perfectly secure, and that night slept soundly." > > The old man was a Christian but could not speak English. The attitude of > supplication conquered the captain's suspicion. > > Fran Alverson Warren > P S* I am so thankful that some things NEVER change! >

Where do you find such things, I love them! Mary Ann Ralston Peace Harbor Hospital 541-997-2460 -----Original Message----- From: Fran Warren [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:34 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [OKSequoy] September 14, 1875 Van Buren Press Van Buren Press Crawford County, Arkansas September 14, 1875 THE ODD EXPERIENCE OF AN ARKANSAS DEPUTY MARSHAL Captain George W McIntosh was a brave officer, fighting on the Confederate side during the great struggle. The commanded the First Arkansas battery and did efficient work with it. Sprung from the old Scottish stock that never knew fear, the captain, while affable and peaceable in disposition, has the reputation of being a man of dauntless courage. When General Fagan was appointed United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, Captain McIntosh who had served under him during the war was appointed a deputy marshal. The life of a deputy marshal in the Indian Nation is not pleasant, and he who accepts such service takes his life in his hands as it were, and courts death at every step. It requires men of strong nerve to undertake this service. Such a man Capt. McIntosh has the reputation of being. The captain is not exactly a puritan in religious observances. Nevertheless the following incident shows his moral qualities. On a wild night in the winter the captain was among the mountains of the Choctaw Nation. The cold was fast benumbing his limbs and he began to fear that he would never see the dawn. There were visible no signs of human habitation, not a gleam of light gladdened his eyes or dispersed the gloom around him. On through the darkness and the storm he rode. Eight, nine and ten o'clock came, and in the distance, he beheld the red gleam of fire-light. He pushed on, was soon at the cabin. It was the habitation of an Indian. He knocked on the door. An Indian of unprepossessing appearance opened the door. He spoke to him, asked him for shelter for the night. He received no reply. He told the Indian he was ready to perish from the cold, and was answered by a grunt. But he was not discouraged. There was a fire and comfort within and he pressed forward to the hearth, on which the glowing coals were scintillating. He sat down by the fire. There were four or five ill-looking aborigines sitting around. He felt uneasy and kept his hand upon his weapon. Not a word had any of them spoken. After a while an old man, who was apparently the head of the establishment, rose and brokenly pronounced the word "supper, " and pointed in the direction of a table in the only other apartment of the house. Still holding his pistol in his hand, the captain proceeded to seat himself at the humble table of his Indian host. The old man sat down, and when all were seated he devoutly bowed his head, raised his hands, and in the soft language of the Choctaws invoked the blessing of God upon the little group. "I never felt so good in my life", said the captain, "as at that moment when the old man with bowed head and uplifted hands besought the Almighty to bless and protect him, and all gathered about his board. My apprehension and suspicion vanished instantly. I arose, unbuckled my belt, laid my pistol aside and felt perfectly secure, and that night slept soundly." The old man was a Christian but could not speak English. The attitude of supplication conquered the captain's suspicion. Fran Alverson Warren P S* I am so thankful that some things NEVER change!

Hi again! Go to rootsweb.com Type in Henry Peoples Bell and it wil take you ro world connect. You will find info to print out. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 4:56 PM Subject: [OKSequoy] Re: Henry or Moses BELL > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > to reply click here > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CZB.2ACE/11.1 > > Hi, I am a descendant of Moses Bell and his first wife Sarah Jane > Moffett. I think we have been in touch before. Moses Bell father, Henry > Peoples Bell died in 1863 in Liberty, Sebastian Co., AR and is buried in > Liberty Cemetery. > > I would like to share information about this family. Please contact me at > [email protected] > >

Sunday, January 6, 2002 Jerry D. ALLEN, 55, formerly of Sallisaw. BERGMAN, PRITCHARD, SCOTT, KURZ Vera V. AZLIN, 89, of Poteau, was born Jan. 17, 1912. She died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, in Poteau. HILL, NEEDHAM Brian Jeffrey BARNES, 23, of Gore, was born Oct. 2, 1978, in Muskogee, to Irvin and Patty (CHANDLER) BARNES. He died Wednesday, Jan.2, 2002, near Forrest City, Ark. He married Dawn MENIE on Jan. 29, 2999, in Fort Smith, Ark. DUKE, HENSLEY Alma Geneva "Jane" ENGLISH, 87, of Salina, Kan., was born Jan. 16, 1914, in Sallisaw, to Virgil LILLARD and Sina RENFRO. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Salina. Mark Allen GARWICK, 43, of Cookson, was born, April 5, 1958, in Rockford, Ill. to Warren and Mary Elizabeth GARWICK. He died Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, in his home. He married Vyneta BUTLER GARWICK. FLANDERS, NELMS, JORGENSEN, Ura Mae HEDGECOCK, 88, of Muldrow, was born Aug. 28, 1913, in Okmulgee, to George Calvin PURVINE and Ida Mae (JERNIGAN) PURVINE. She died Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2002, in Fort Smith, She married James Leon "Dude" HEDGECOCK in Feb. 1946, in Fort Smith. He preceded her in death on Feb. 2, 1981. SMITH, KRUEGER. Charlie LANCASTER, 82, of Vian was born Dec. 5, 1919, in Tamaha, to Voet LANCASTER and Edna (BENGE) LANCASTER. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Roland. SPENCER, SALYERS . Harold E. "Gene" QUALLS, 66, of Sallisaw, was born Aug. 31, 1935, in Nicut, to Theo Arlington Barry QUALLS and Euna Evelyn (FLANAGAN) QUALLS. He died Jan 2002. He married Wava Sue WILSON on Sept. 8, 1959, in Salinas, Calif. CASSELMAN, MATHEWS, COLEMAN, HOLCOMBE. Frela Joan ROBINSON, 81, of Muskogee, was born June 13, 1920, in Blackgum community, to Walter COOLEY and Millie Flora (DAVIS) COOLEY. She died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2002, in Muskogee.HODGIN, ACHEY, GRIFFITH, Oscar C. TABOR, 89, of Muldrow, was born Nov. 20, 1912, in Liberty community, to John Henry TABOR and Lora (ROBERT) TABOR. He died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2002, in Roland.. He married Emma Evelyn BLAYLOCK on June 28, 1934, in Sequoyah County.JEREMIAH, TRAYLOR, SIMMONS, LEWIS, DeWITT

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. to reply click here http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CZB.2ACE/11.1 Hi, I am a descendant of Moses Bell and his first wife Sarah Jane Moffett. I think we have been in touch before. Moses Bell father, Henry Peoples Bell died in 1863 in Liberty, Sebastian Co., AR and is buried in Liberty Cemetery. I would like to share information about this family. Please contact me at [email protected]

Van Buren Press Crawford County, Arkansas June 22, 1875 Assassination of Judge Jacob Bushyhead [From the Fort Smith Independent] About the 30th of May, Judge Bushyhead living in Illinois District, was summoned to appear at the Canadian District Court House as a juror, and when on his way there he was waylaid and killed. His body was found a few days ago, pierced with three bullets. It is supposed he was in some way connected with some Indian trials, either as a judge or as an attorney. However, there is one thing certain; and that is, under the present anomalous government of the Indian Country, there is no security for person or property. Every man in that country is, as a general thing, "a walking arsenal" belted around with six-shooters and bowie-knives. Judge Jacob Bushyhead was over sixty years of age, and a good peaceable citizen. He was the brother of the Hon. Jesse Bushyhead, who died some years ago, and who was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation, and an eminent Baptist preacher. Fran Alverson Warren

Could someone with acess find a marriage for William J. Duncan. Thanks Mary Ann -----Original Message----- From: catherine widener [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 3:04 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [OKSequoy] Re: OKSEQUOY-D Digest V02 #16 'Marriage Among Cherokee's by Alma Hutchins lists John R. Reeves marriage to Margaret Littlejohn in 1899, in Indian Territory, see Census Card # 2481, which is Margaret's census card. Stiles wrote: > Does anyone on this list have access to the early Cherokee marriages in > Cherokee Nation 1898-1900? If so, could you see if you find a marriage for > John R. Reeves and a Margaret Adair or Littlejohn? Thanks. Clella Stiles

'Marriage Among Cherokee's by Alma Hutchins lists John R. Reeves marriage to Margaret Littlejohn in 1899, in Indian Territory, see Census Card # 2481, which is Margaret's census card. Stiles wrote: > Does anyone on this list have access to the early Cherokee marriages in > Cherokee Nation 1898-1900? If so, could you see if you find a marriage for > John R. Reeves and a Margaret Adair or Littlejohn? Thanks. Clella Stiles

Does anyone on this list have access to the early Cherokee marriages in Cherokee Nation 1898-1900? If so, could you see if you find a marriage for John R. Reeves and a Margaret Adair or Littlejohn? Thanks. Clella Stiles

try the nativeweb.com I'm sorry I don't have the exact address, but while looking for my Great GRandmother I found some Cherokee marraige that were listed. I hope that help Airazell ----- Original Message ----- From: Stiles <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 03, 2002 2:14 PM Subject: [OKSequoy] Re: OKSEQUOY-D Digest V02 #16 > Does anyone on this list have access to the early Cherokee marriages in > Cherokee Nation 1898-1900? If so, could you see if you find a marriage for > John R. Reeves and a Margaret Adair or Littlejohn? Thanks. Clella Stiles

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. to reply click here http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CZB.2ACE/861 Are there any cemeteries in or around Lone Oak , Oklahoma . Thank you for any information . [email protected]

HI Wanda I will send you the Stone information I have. They both are buried in Murry Co. Take Care Karen Price Pfister

Hi Karen, We have come across those names, but at this time we can't find them. What years do you have for Thomas S Stone and Mattie? Do you know if your Thomas ever lived in Missouri? Thanks Wanda

Hey this is great!!!!!! It is so nice to be appreciated. I even forgot to vote for myself. I was going to vote and when I remembered it was too late. Thanks everyone. Earline "R.L. York" wrote: > Sequoyah County and Earline Barger have won the county award! Very nice site, check it out here: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~oksequo2/ > Good job!! > > For next time here is where to vote: > http://rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/nominate.html > > Here's a quick county links page: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/countyquick.htm > > Please pass this on to your Oklahomah County lists. > > ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ > Becky > north Idaho > *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* > My personal genealogy site > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ouryorks > A YORK resource site for all YORK lines: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~allyorks > Jefferson County, OK CC & listmom > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okjeffer/ > Brown County, TX CC & listmom > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbrown/ > ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~

Hello there Is your John William related to Mattie Stone and Thomas S Stone ? They lived in Murry Co,came there from Little River Ark in 1890. Thomas also went by Sidney or S Thomas Stone. Take Care Karen Pfister

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. click here to reply http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CZB.2ACE/860 Looking for kin of John William Stone and Missouria Melvina Reed. Looking for info on them. At least one of their children, Lorene Stone m. Luther Thomas Howard, was born there. And at least one of their children was married in Sallisaw. Looking for any connections. [email protected]

----- Original Message ----- From: "R.L. York" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 10:42 AM Subject: [OK-Coordinators] voting time again > Please send this to your OK lists - since my most recent 'crash', I have none of the email addresses. It might be a good idea to resign from this vote thing for me - since I seem to be very unlucky in the computer reliability department! > > It's that time again only today is the last day to vote. Please get your votes in by 10:00 PST. > > Here is where to vote: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/nominate.html > > Here's a list of the counties: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgenweb/countyquick.htm > > > ^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^ > Becky > north Idaho > *~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~* > My personal genealogy site > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ouryorks > A YORK resource site for all YORK lines: > http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~allyorks > Jefferson County, OK CC & listmom > http://www.rootsweb.com/~okjeffer/ > Brown County, TX CC & listmom > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbrown/ > ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. to reply click here http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CZB.2ACE/859 I am searching for descendants of Elias and Patsy (Cook) Griffith. One of their daughters, Hester Ann, married a Cyrus Hyatt and I found information that possibly some descendants may live in Sequoyah County, OK. Does anyone out there have any connections to this family? Would sure like to hear from you! ( I'm an Okie, too!) Debra Griffith [email protected]