BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS FROM "THE INDIAN CITIZEN", ATOKA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
July 1890 - June 1893

The absence of U. S. census and vital records for Indian Territory during this time period make the events reported in the newspaper valuable to those searching for ancestors who might have been living in or near Atoka. Some events that occurred in Denison, Gainesville and other Texas towns are also reported. Indexed. 105 pages. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker, 2009.

TABERNACLE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, CHICAGO ILLINOIS 1898 – 1901

The records of the church cover Reception of Members, Infant Baptisms, Adult Baptisms, Marriages and Funeral Records. The Church was located at the corner of Morgan & Grand in the 17th Ward, which was a working-class area. Indexed. Transcribed by Beth Wilson, 2009.

SCALAWAGS, SIX-SHOOTERS AND SHENANIGANS FROM "THE FORT GRIFFIN ECHO"
January 4, 1879 - November 13, 1880

The town of Fort Griffin, in Shackelford County, Texas, was wide open, and, in its short history, frequented by buffalo hunters, cavalry troopers, Indians, cowboys, outlaws and ladies of the evening. The newspaper’s era is of genealogical interest as well as containing humorous tidbits and being a romp through late nineteenth century history. Along with local and surrounding area news, the paper included items from many United States locales. Indexed. Abstracted by George W. Wilson, 2009.

"TALK OF THE TOWN" NEWS AND GOSSIP FROM "THE JACKSBORO FRONTIER ECHO"
June 30, 1875 – December 6, 1878

Abstracts from the “Echo” give a picture of the times and the settlers of the area and nearby counties. Lawmen & Outlaws, upstanding citizens, Soldiers, Indians, Cowboys, and ladies of the evening were all a part of the colorful history of the area. Travelers from out of state, Letter list, Land Tax sales are included. Name index. 134 pages. Abstracted by Beth Wilson, 2009.

ABSTRACTS OF POST RETURNS FOR FORT GRAHAM, TEXAS
April 1849 – October 1853
(with a list of soldiers enumerated on the 1850 U.S. census of Navarro County)

Fort Graham was established in 1849 near the eastern bank of the Brazos River in Navarro County, Texas. More than half the soldiers who were stationed at the Fort were foreign born. Their birthplaces are shown on the abstracted census. Shortly before Fort Graham was closed, the Post Surgeon, J. M. Steiner, killed Captain and Brevet Major R. A. Arnold, who had been the first commander of the Post, and who had returned to the Post for its closing. This event and other Post activities are documented on the Post Returns. 76 pages. Indexed. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker, 2008.

FORT RENO, INDIAN TERRITORY POST RETURNS
August 1874 – December 1884

Fort Reno, first known as the camp near Cheyenne Agency, was established in 1874. After the Cheyenne uprising, Fort Reno was established by Lieut. Col. Thomas H. Neill in 1875 to protect the Darlington (Cheyenne – Arapaho) Agency. Officers and soldiers spent much of their time on escorting and patrolling duties. Records of events and official communications gave information on transfers, court-martials, deaths etc. By 1881 patrols were sent out on a regular basis to find & arrest intruders found on Indian lands. Fort Reno is located near current day El Reno, Oklahoma. 350 pages. Surname index. Abstracted by Beth Wilson, 2008.

GOOD AND BAD AS REPORTED IN "THE INDIAN CITIZEN", ATOKA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
July 1890 – June 1891

Could your family have been in Atoka Co., Indian Territory in 1890? Atoka Co. was not included in the existing 1890 census for Oklahoma. These newspaper articles mention the names of the people living in or traveling through the Atoka area. Much of the news revolved around the comings and goings of the citizens and the arrests and court appearances of local outlaws. The frontier was a rough place and that is reflected in many of the items reported in The Indian Citizen. 232 pages. Indexed. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker, 2008.

ABSTRACTS OF POST RETURNS FOR FORT SILL, INDIAN TERRITORY
(originally Camp Wichita) March 1869 – March 1875

These Returns document the activities of the officers and men at this early military Post on the eastern edge of the Wichita Mountains in Indian Territory. During this time period, Fort Sill was the station of the 10th Cavalry and the noted black troopers known as Buffalo Soldiers. The Record of Events on each Return relates battles fought, prisoners taken and hardships endured. 219 pages. Surname index. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker, 2007.

"THE CHICKASHA STAR" GRADY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
January 4, 1940 – December 25, 1941 Abstracts of Births, Marriages, Divorces & Deaths

The 1940-41 publication of the Chickasha Star included obituaries of many of the original land run settlers, giving much valuable genealogical information. It was also at this time that many Oklahoma residents were moving to California. The approaching World War II saw many young men enlisting or being drafted, and names from soldiers from nearby Ft. Sill appear on marriage records. Notice of soldiers' deaths was often given. 322 pages. Indexed. By Beth Wilson.

WALNUT GROVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Lyerly, Chattooga County, Georgia Session Record Book 1927-1948

The record book contains Session Minutes, Congregational meeting notes, Registers of Deacons, Elders and members. The earliest member date is 1859. Church letters indicated places members moved to or from. Marriage & Baptismal records were included. Death dates were recorded for some in the member lists. Indexed. Transcribed by Beth Wilson.

1835 CHEROKEE VALUATIONS

Abstracts the improvements valued under the Cherokee Treaty of December, 1835. The records include the names of persons employed, other than officers of the army, to aid in carrying into effect the Treaty, their duties and compensation, the description of funds furnished to the agents employed and the names of the individual Cherokees whose improvements have been valued and the amount of the valuation in each case. Index indicates those surnames enumerated on both the Cherokee Valuations and the 1835 Cherokee Federal Census Records. 126 pages. Indexed. Abstracted by Marjorie J. Lowe.

1889 RESIDENTS OF GUTHRIE, INDIAN TERRITORY

The unassigned lands, those not designated for Indian tribes, were opened by run at 12 noon on April 22, 1889. Guthrie was a “boom” city. One day an open prairie, the next a tented city of 15,000 people. Eager for homes in the “Land of Promise”, thousands crowded the borders of the unassigned lands. At the sound of a gun and a blast from the train whistle, people rushed to claim land, staking out their claims. People came by wagon, horse and train. Trainload after trainload arrived at the depot. The citizens listed in this book were business owners and persons who worked in the stores. Transcribed by Beth Wilson.

FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, ABSTRACTS OF EXISTING POST RETURNS 1820 - 1846
with a separate list of soldiers whose deaths were reported on the Returns

Fort Smith was an important Post on the border of Indian Territory, and these monthly Returns provide insight into the lives and activities of the men who served there during this time. Of special interest on these Post Returns are the numerous names of soldiers who died in the early days of the Fort and the names of recruits and privates that appear on the later Returns. 182 pages. Surname index. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS ABSTRACTED FROM “THE ALEX TRIBUNE” GRADY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Volume 1 July 5, 1912 – July 3, 1914

“The Alex Tribune” was published in Grady County, however the items covered events in many other eastern & southeastern counties as well. Indexed. By Beth Wilson.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS ABSTRACTED FROM “THE ALEX TRIBUNE” GRADY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Volume II July 10, 1914 – October 13, 1916

“The Alex Tribune” was published in Grady County, however the items covered events in many other eastern & southeastern counties as well. Indexed. By Beth Wilson.

MISCELLANEOUS ABSTRACTS FROM “THE ALEX TRIBUNE” GRADY COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Volume 1 July 5, 1912 – June 27, 1913

Provides important research information regarding movement of families in and out of the state, visits from out of state/town relatives, occupations and daily happenings. Fully indexed. By Beth Wilson.

“HIGH PLAINS JUSTICE?”

A true tale of murder and mystery in the Texas panhandle of the old West. After much travel and research, we are proud to present an interesting story of two late nineteenth century killings in Collingsworth County, Texas and their aftermath. Totally factual, the tale involves the infamous hired killer James Brown Miller and is a fascinating look at turn-of-the-century events in the Texas panhandle. Includes genealogical information on families. By George W. Wilson.

BIRTHS, DEATHS, AND MARRIAGES ABSTRACTED FROM THE “QUANAH TRIBUNE CHIEF”
Sept.. 29, 1898 - May 27, 1909

The “Quanah Tribune Chief” was published in Quanah, Hardeman County, Texas. The paper covered more than the local area. Columns such as “State Doings”, “Lone Star Liners”, “Texanettes” and “Texas Condensed” covered the entire state. “Military Matters” gave news from many other states on men who were in the military as did “Country’s Defenders”. Many people from Oklahoma came across the state line to be married. Indexed. Also indexed are the Oct. 15, 1908 Booster Edition Pictures. By Beth Wilson.

CAROLINA CHURCH, COOSA COUNTY, ALABAMA 1837 – 1845

Maps, membership lists, also includes 1812/13 membership list for Bethesda Presbyterian Church, Moore County, North Carolina, parent church for Carolina Church members. By Beth Wilson.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DIVORCES AND DEATHS ABSTRACTED FROM “THE KINGFISHER DAILY TIMES” (1892-1898, 1917) AND “THE KINGFISHER TIMES” (1892-1895)

The papers published news of local events, as well as from Kansas, Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma, Texas and eastern states. 1892 newspapers reported the outbreak of cholera in Europe and the quarantine of ships into eastern ports, names of immigrant sick and dead were sometimes given. Also includes some Native American records and 1917 draft information. Indexed. By Beth Wilson.

MARRIAGES AND DEATHS FROM “THE MANGUM STAR”, GREER COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
January 5, 1898 – July 30, 1903 PLUS DELINQUENT TAX LISTS PUBLISHED IN 1898, 1900, 1901, 1902, AND 1903

Newspaper abstracts from the Texas/ Oklahoma border area. 147 pages. Indexed. By Karen Ladd Acker.

TRANSCRIBED POST RETURNS, FORT BELKNAP, TEXAS

Names, ranks and activities listed on monthly returns from June 1851 until January 1859. Also included are returns for November 1846 and the returns for May, June, and August 1867. Includes surname index. 124 pages. By Karen Ladd Acker.

FORT TOWSON, ARKANSAS TERRITORY, POST RETURNS 1824 – 1840

Fort Towson was located in old Miller County Arkansas, which would become part of Oklahoma, Indian Territory. The Returns give information on retirements, re-enlistment, court-martials and deaths. Towson was abandoned between July 1829 – Nov. 1830. Returns are included for Camp Pine Wood, near Natchitoches, La., where the Garrison of troops from Cantonment Towson were removed. 229 pages. Indexed. By Beth Wilson.

U. S. MILITARY POST RETURNS, FORT RICHARDSON, TEXAS
Part 1 June 1866 – December 1873

Includes names, activities and events recorded on each monthly return of this important Texas frontier post. Mentions officers, non-commissioned officers and privates as they carry out their assignments. 247 pages, surnames index. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker, 2004.

U. S. MILITARY POST RETURNS, FORT RICHARDSON, TEXAS
Part 2 January 1874 – May 1878

Continued from Part 1. Includes names, activities and events recorded on each monthly return, with mention of officers, non-commissioned officers and privates, 170 pages, surnames index. Abstracted by Karen Ladd Acker, 2005.

CHURCH RECORDS, GREENBRIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA 1849 – 1860

Transcription of a church ledger purchased in an antique shop in Clifton Forge, Virginia. Includes some baptisms and marriages, as well as lists of probationers and church members. Indexed. By Karen Ladd Acker.

BITS AND PIECES FROM THE PALO PINTO STAR, 1885-1887

These abstracted newspaper articles provide a glimpse into the history of the Palo Pinto County area of Texas and the lives of its citizens. Also mentioned are happenings around the state and the nation. 237 pages. Indexed. By Karen Ladd Acker.

CARR HUSE HIS JOURNAL BOOK 1760

A day to day journal of a journeyman soldier in Captain Stickney’s company during the French & Indian War. The Journal covers the time period March 18 to December 30, 1760. The company marched from Massachusetts to Lake George, New York to work on Fort Ticonderoga. A list of the soldiers in the company was given and death dates for some. Later notes were added to the journal as space permitted. 56 pages. Name index. By Beth Wilson.

INDEX TO SELECT OBITUARIES FROM THE CHICKASAW TIMES, 1994-2004
Genealogical Data Included

This publication is a surname and chronological index to 460 newspaper obituaries. It also contains abstracted information such as birth, death and marriage dates, names of parents, spouses, children and siblings, as well as references to Native American heritage. 260 pages. Indexed. By Karen Ladd Acker.