Posted on: Woods Co. Ok Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods?read=371 Surname: McHendry, Bailey ------------------------- Does anyone have information on Jacob(Jake) McHendry(McHenry) marriage to Susan Sturgeon about 1901 in Woods Co. OK? Thank you Marvin

Posted on: Woods Co. Ok Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods?read=369 Surname: Gordon, Metzinger ------------------------- Seeking information on Charles A. or C.A. and his wife Georgette Gordon who had a homestead 24 miles west of Enid, Oklahoma in Woods County. Georgette's daughter Josie Metzinger and her husband Alawrence Alonzo Metzinger lived there as well. Their daughter Grace Metzinger was born 28 November 1894 at the homestead. They moved to Nebraska after Grace was born. I have searched for homestead records but haven't found any yet.

Posted on: Woods Co. Ok Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods?read=368 Surname: CONNER, BECKNER ------------------------- Searching for information about my great grandfather, JEFFERSON CONNER, who owned land in Woods County in 1900. Also looking for marriage info on my grandparents, CYNTHIA LOUVISA CONNER & WILLIAM HENRY BECKNER, who owned land adjacent to Jefferson Conner. My grandparents were homesteaders. Jefferson Conner and his daughter Cynthia had been living in Canadian County from 1877 until they arrived in Woods County. The patent on the Beckner land is dated February 1901. How long did it take for a homesteader to obtain a patent?

Posted on: Woods Co. Ok Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods?read=367 Surname: COLE, FORD ------------------------- Looking for info on a Melanie COLE last found in th 1900 Wood Co. Census. She is listed as adopted with a family named FORD. The wife's name was Elizabeth and the husbands was illegeable. Her father was Eugene Raymond COLE listed with a son Lenard in the same Census as boarders in town. I am going to try to find the adoption papers as well as a possible marriage for her. Eugene marriade and was divorced by the next Census as his ex was listed in Neb. as divorced. I do not know what happened to him. I will also try to find info on Lenard as he was not listed with the stepmom. Any help or sugestions are Appreciated. david komatz david_komatz@hotmail.com

Posted on: Woods Co. Ok Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods?read=366 Surname: ------------------------- I am trying to locate information on a William Neff that died in Woods Co. OK. He was killed by a pole that fell on him in the Alva Courthouse lawn during a parade or program that was going on. He is buried in the Alva cemetery. The accident happened before 1915. I would appreciate any information on him, he is my gggrandfather.

Am attempting to track down the resting place of my ggg aunt and uncle, Ella and John (Jack) Drennon who lived their lives out in Waynoka, Okla. I know from the SSDI that Ella Drennon died in 1966. Any help in locating their burial place and any other info would be greatly appreciated. George Drennon Quenemo, Kansas

Dear Lori, I have some information that may be of help to you. I own a copy of the book "Woods County Oklahoma Rural Cemeteries." It is an index of people buried in Wood County, OK. However, it excludes people buried in Waynoka, Freedom and Alva. There were several people in my book with the surname "Rauch." Below, is the information from my book as it appears in the book. I hope you find some use for it. All are buried in Memorial Hill Cemetery, located NE of Waynoka in the A Section: A5 S half-Albin Rauch 1. Albin Martin Rauch Oklahoma PFC HQ CO 357 Infantry World Way 1 ** May 6, 1892-April 2, 1966 2. Pearl Rawson Rauch 1899-1972 A9 4. * Edwin John Rauch 1904-1980 A11 N half - E.J. Rauch 3. Rauch August Karl 1864-1938 4. Martha Matilda 1867-1934 5. Earl M Son of Mr. & Mrs. E.T. Rauch Oct 19, 1926 - Oct 20, 1926 A14-Emmett/Ernest J. Rauch 1. Rauch Father Ernest T.F. 1896-1944 2. Mother Sadie L. 1905- 3. Carl Wm. Rauch 1923-1942 4. Marie M. Rauch 1925-1946 A52 - Rauch 1. John L. Rauch Brother 1906-1969 2. Edwin J. Rauch Brother 1904-1980 Regards, Terry Sayre - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------- 1221 NE 51st Ave. Apt. 43 Hillsboro, OR 97124 sayre@ix.netcom.com http://home.netcom.com/~sayre/ Researching: SAYRE SAYER ODEGARD SPOELSTRA BAXTER ADAMS LOWDER HUGHES

The following was posted by Lori (King) Brown <artcarpenter@pldi.net> on Sun, 12 Mar 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Rauch, Landreth, Fritsch I'm in Woods Co., Oklahoma. I cannot find the Rauch side of my family. My mother is Joyce Faye (Rauch) King. I have been unable to get past her grandfather-August Karl (Carl) Rauch, he was born in Sondershausen in the Federal State of Thuringia, Germany, all I have is his parents names-Frederick Rauch and Louise (Kleeman) Rauch. He was married to Martha Mathilda (Fritsch) Rauch. When his family came to the U.S., they were in Stella, NE. Can anyone help us? Carl's son, Earnest Theodore Frederich Rauch married Sadie Emily (Landreth) Rauch--these are my mother's parents. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Lori (King) Brown <artcarpenter@pldi.net>. --

The following was posted by faye campbell <coppgab@aol.com> on Sun, 05 Mar 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: holt, clark, white, newberry, black, reed any family mention in woods coounty.\,ok. [Additional info]: holt , willie aaron. sister guthie white. born 1880 and 1890 - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to faye campbell <coppgab@aol.com>. --

The following was posted by Oweida Snyder Snodgrass <OSnodgrass@msn.com> on Sat, 26 Feb on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Snyder, Snider, Schneider Researching the family of John Snider (Snyder) b 1843 Harrison Co., IN d 1922 in Alva, OK. He served in the CW in Indiana and then made the Cherokee Strip run, apparently successfully. He owned a farm near Capron, Wood Co, OK. Wife: Mary Delila Littell. 2 Children. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Oweida Snyder Snodgrass <OSnodgrass@msn.com>. --

The following was posted by Paul Kuestersteffen <paulk@mwconnect.com> on Thu, 24 Feb 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: HARRINGTON, REA, JOHNSTON Interested in information about the Edward & David Harrington families who lived just outside of Alva in Woods County, OK. Also, interested in information about the William Rea and Thomas Johnston families from the Keith/Capron communities. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Paul Kuestersteffen <paulk@mwconnect.com>. --

The following was posted by Desiree Hurst <okboogle@juno.com> on Tue, 22 Feb 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: MUSE, HARMON I am searching for relatives of John Huston McClain Harmon, born April 2, 1843 and Margaret Elizabeth (Lizzie) Muse born Jane 17, 1850. They had 12 children. Eight children were living in the 1900 census of Woods County, Van Twp. Oklahoma. There children were: Minnie Myra Harmon born 1872 in Oxford, MO. Thomas J. Harmon born 1878 in Oxford George W. Harmon born 1880 in Oxford Helen F. Harmon born 1883 in Oxford John H. Harmon born 1885 in Oxford Clay Harmon born 1892 in Kansas Hiran Harmon 1895 in OK Lizzie died in 1918 and John died in 1915 West of Enid Near Ringwood. - -------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Desiree Hurst <okboogle@juno.com>. --

Does anyone have the index to "Pioneer Footsteps Across Woods County"? I have the book, and I have heard rumours that an index was later published. Wondered if there might not be some references to Diane's Chances, expept page 14-Alltizer. While I am here: my direct ancestor surnames in Woods County are: Sample, Alltizer, Hada, and the James Madison Ferguson branch. Thanks, Bill

The following was posted by Mitchell K. Muse <dammkm@aol.com> on Tue, 15 Feb 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Harmon Seeking information from living Harmon Lines on John Houston Harmon April 1845 and Wife Margaret Elizabeth (Lizzie) MUSE Harmon January 1852. They had a total of 12 children of which 8 of 12 were living in 1900 census of Woods Cty, Van Twp. Oklahoma: Children are: Myra Harmon 1872 MO Thomas J Harmon 1878 MO George W.Harmon 1880 MO Helen F Harmon 1883 MO John H Harmon 1885 MO Clay Harmon 1892 KS Hiram Harmon 1895 Ok. Mitchell K. Muse dammkm@aol.com - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Mitchell K. Muse <dammkm@aol.com>. --

OK Cowboys & Indians Ancstor Seminar will be held March 24th & 25th at Gordon Cooper Technology Center, 1 John C. Bruton Boulevard (the southeast corner of I-40 & Hwy 18 - Exit 186) in Shawnee, OK. Our guest speakers hold a responsible position at the OK State Historical Society so their knowledge is great for the OK researcher. For further information please visit: http://member.aol.com/OkCowboys/AndIndians.htm Most of the lectures are repeated in the afternoon to give you the advantage of hearing as many lectures as possible. Further questions email: OkCowboys@aol.com Hope to see you there! Kathy

The following was posted by Mahlon Erickson <mahlone@hotmail.com> on Fri, 11 Feb 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Webster Cornelius A. WEBSTER (born c1841 KY) married Kisirah Colman (26 Dec 1840 Lee Co. IA-2 Aug 1934 Waynoka OK) 6 Mar 1864 in Clark Co. MO. According to the 1910 Census- Major Co. Cimarron twp. 170-171, Cornelius A. Webster was a Civil War veteran. His wife's obit appeared in the Ames Review 9 Aug 1934. I seek to find out where this couple are buried and when Cornelius died. Are they buried in Waynoka Cemetery? They are not listed as buried in the Ames Cemetery in Major Co. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Mahlon Erickson <mahlone@hotmail.com>. -- ============================================================ CAGenWeb CC -- Kern, Imperial, Tehama, & Siskiyou Counties, CA Kern Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/kerncty.htm Imperial Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/impercty.htm Tehama Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/tehamcty.htm Siskiyou Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/siskicty.htm MOGenWeb CC -- Pemiscot County, MO Pemiscot Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopemis2/pemiscot.htm OKGenWeb Co-CC: -- Grant County, OK, CC Woods County, OK Grant Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgrant/okgrant.htm Woods Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgrant/main-woods.htm GenConnect Surnames: Hobson, McMains [also following Park, Patterson, & Hawkins] ============================================================

The following was posted by Gayle <gvidmar@prodigy.net> on Sat, 29 Jan 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Chappell I would like any information on Betty Jo Chappell, from Wynoka, Woods County OK. She was born about 1925 to 1930. She died late 1950's to early 1960's in an auto accident. A young daughter may have also been killed in the accident. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Gayle <gvidmar@prodigy.net>. -- ============================================================ CAGenWeb CC -- Kern, Imperial, Tehama, & Siskiyou Counties, CA Kern Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/kerncty.htm Imperial Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/impercty.htm Tehama Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/tehamcty.htm Siskiyou Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/siskicty.htm MOGenWeb CC -- Pemiscot County, MO Pemiscot Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopemis2/pemiscot.htm OKGenWeb Co-CC: -- Grant County, OK, CC Woods County, OK Grant Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgrant/okgrant.htm Woods Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgrant/main-woods.htm GenConnect Surnames: Hobson, McMains [also following Park, Patterson, & Hawkins] ============================================================

Diane, I own the "Woods County Oklahoma Rural Cemeteries." I looked in the book but found no-one with the name of Chance. FYI ....My book doesn't cover cemeteries in Alva, Waynoka or Freedom. So, there is a "Chance" your relative is buried in Woods County even though my book doesn't cover it. Regards, Terry - -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - --------------------------------------- 1221 NE 51st Ave. Apt. 43 Hillsboro, OR 97124 sayre@ix.netcom.com http://home.netcom.com/~sayre/ Researching: SAYRE SAYER ODEGARD SPOELSTRA BAXTER ADAMS LOWDER HUGHES ----- Original Message ----- From: Diane <dianebat@midusa.net> To: <OKWOODS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2000 8:54 PM Subject: [OKWOODS] Chance Would anyone happen to have cemetery records for Woods Co or Alva? Am looking for info on Cyrus E and Henrietta Chance who were residing in Alva in 1922. Had at least one known child, Helen Grace Chance, and probably other children in the family. ============================== Search ALL of RootsWeb's mailing lists in real time. RootsWeb's Personalized Mailing Lists: http://pml.rootsweb.com/

Would anyone happen to have cemetery records for Woods Co or Alva? Am looking for info on Cyrus E and Henrietta Chance who were residing in Alva in 1922. Had at least one known child, Helen Grace Chance, and probably other children in the family.

The following was posted by Dave Oates <doates@lcc.net> on Thu, 27 Jan 2000 on the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Snoddy, Oates Looking for information about the Snoddy family - early Woods Co. settlers and David Cannon (Pat) Oates who married Beulah Snoddy and was sheriff of Woods Co. in the early 1900's. He was my Grandfather. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Woods County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ok/Woods>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Dave Oates <doates@lcc.net>. -- ============================================================ CAGenWeb CC -- Kern, Imperial, Tehama, & Siskiyou Counties, CA Kern Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/kerncty.htm Imperial Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/impercty.htm Tehama Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/tehamcty.htm Siskiyou Co: http://www.compuology.com/cagenweb/siskicty.htm MOGenWeb CC -- Pemiscot County, MO Pemiscot Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~mopemis2/pemiscot.htm OKGenWeb Co-CC: -- Grant County, OK, CC Woods County, OK Grant Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgrant/okgrant.htm Woods Co: http://www.rootsweb.com/~okgrant/main-woods.htm GenConnect Surnames: Hobson, McMains [also following Park, Patterson, & Hawkins] ============================================================