1/21/98
I am researching my father's and mother's surnames. My father was Ivan SISEMORE. He was Born in Salt Prairie, Coal County OK 1926. His parents were Phillip and Thersie SISEMORE. Would like information on Philip's parents, Thomas Jefferson and ? . My mother's name was Violet JUSTICE SISEMORE. Her parents were Hugh JUSTICE and Beatrice VICK JUSTICE. Please contact Uletha Hudman

2/21/98
I am searching for any members of these families. I am also searching for information on the Wilson Cemetery in or near Clarita. I have a relative buried there, Pollie LANGLEY BROWNFIELD, who died around 1908-10. Any information about birth and death information around this time would be helpful. Does anyone have a copy of the Coal CO. Census for 1890 or 1900 to 1910? I am looking for members of the family. Here are some names: Jim BROWNFIELD, Charley BROWNFIELD, George HUNT, William T. LANGLEY, Meliney LANGLEY, Jim HUNT, Lonnie HUNT, Oscar BROWNFIELD, and Everett BROWNFIELD. Please contact Rebecca

1/26/98
I am looking for information on the GHIGO family, from Coalgate. My father Barney GHIGO was born there about 1915 or so and enlisted in the U.S. Army during WWII and died in Pittsburg, CA. Father's name was Tony GHIGO, his mother's maiden name was Catherine FORNERIS. Thank you for any information. Please contact Norma Burkett

1/26/98
I am interested in obtaining any information that I can on the LEONE family. I was born in Coalgate in 1950, my father Ken was born in Phillips in 1928. My grandfather, Joe, was born in Phillips in 1897. If you can be of any assistance please contact John Leone or mail to 1222 Monroe Dr., Shanee, OK 74801. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2/12/98

Looking for any information on my grandfather, WILLLIAM McCUTCHEN LIVINGSTON, b. March 11, 1886 at Coalgate, Coal County, OK. If you have any information, please contact me

2/12/98
Looking for information on the family of Edward Lee COOK, b. Aug. 8, 1875 in Groesbeck, Limestone Co. TX, and died Oct. 4, 1940 in Coalgate, Coal CO. OK. Ed's father was Edward COOK, b. about 1850 in TX and may have also moved to Coal Co. OK with son's Edward Lee and grandson Edward Lee b. March 16, 1899, Groesbeck, Limestone Co. TX. They were in Coalgate by 1915. A step-brother may have also come with them - Sam MULDROW. Edward Lee (b. 1875) also had a sister named Liddia M. COOK. Does anyone know these people? Happy to share info. Please contact Devona Cook

2/12/98
I have the death certificate of Abbe Lodell (LANKFORD)FREE. She died Feb. 1, 1993 in Coalgate. The informant's name on the certificate is Al BAYS. I am seeking the name of Abbe Lodell's husband. Please contact Terry Johnsen

2/22/1998
My name is Jim Lee WELCH. I was born in Coal County Aug 11, 1951. My father was Robert Thomas WELCH Sr., my mother is Mary Jo CRUMP. My grandparents were James Grisham WELCH and Lillian MELTON WELCH both of Tupelo, Coal County. I am doing a family history search and would appreciate any information. Please contact Jim Welch

2/22/1998
David Arthur COLLIER (b. 14 Oct 1883 - d. 15 Dec 1962, CA) and Mary Ella (Ellen) ALGOOD (b. 13 Apr 1890 - d.11 May 1960, CA) m. 22 Oct 1904 in Atoka County, on the marriage certifice their residence was listed as Wapanucka. Mary Ella's age was listed as 18 and in the 1910 OK census she was still 18) DA COLLIER & his mother (Sarah Lucinda Collier b. approx 1843, AL) found in the 1910 census living in Coalgate, Coal, Oklahoma. I cannot locate the family any earlier in the census. Other siblings are Sim A COLLIER b. 22 may 1877 d. 13 May 1964 in Broken Arrow) and Ida COLLIER b. 1891. According to the census there are 9 more siblings.(my aunt vaguely remembers there being an uncle John and an uncle Taylor but couldn't confirm) In 1911 Ida m. Sam PURDUE in Coal Co. OK. I am searching for any information on Sim, David and Ida's father or the other siblings. In 1920, Sarah Lucinda was living with her son Sim in Seminole Co. Any information about anyone in this family would be greatly appreciated. In the 1920 census I found a DA COLLIER in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary and I was unable to find another DA and/or Mary Ella anywhere in the census and I don't know how to find out if he is the same one. One clue that he might be the same DA in the prison census was the space between the second and third children. Bertha Bell born 8 Dec 1905, George born 1909 and then Jewell born 1925 all in Wewoka. Bertha is my grandmother,she married Benjamin Kirk HEFLIN on 24 Apr 1924 in Wewoka and died 2 Apr 1995 in Ft. Bragg, CA. DA and Mary Ella moved to California and lived in Bakersfield for the rest of their lives. Both are buried there. I am looking for confirmation that the DA Collier I found in the OK State Pen is my ancestor> I am also looking for his fathers' name etc and his mother's maiden name. Please contact Kimmy

3/2/1998
Seeking information on a (last name) Clark that was once a Sheriff of Tupelo, Coal County, around the turn of the century. Send information to Jim Welch

3/13/1998
CAMERON, William P.K. born 1853, Luncharty, Perthshire, Scotland, lived in Lehigh, Oklahoma, married to Sarah E. STRATINBERG. Have Cemetery lot Deed dated January 18, 1929 for Fairfield Cemetery in Coal County, purchased by Sarah E. CAMERON. Need information as follows: Verification that Sarah E. CAMERON d/ 1941 and WPK CAMERON are buried in Fairfield Cemetery, and its location. Need land, tax, birthparents names, for either Sarah E. or WPK. Need to know what happened to Sarah's son, John STRAITENBERG-CAMERON who lived with them in Lehigh. Need information about an elderly female living in the house of WPK and Sarah E. CAMERON, possibly named Emmelina. WPK and Sarah E. raised my grandfather, George John CAMERON b 1888, Streeter, Illinois. Need school records or any information surrounding George John CAMERON. Legend says that Sarah E. CAMERON taught school in Lehigh for many years and was active in the School Board. Also that WPK was a miner and died in Lehigh coal accident. Need to know if records were kept in Lehigh of miners who died in those mines. It is told that WPK was "indentured", which was explained that he purchased land for other coal miners and they paid him in payments for that land. Any information regarding such records would be helpful. Please contact Sunny

3/28/98

I have some elusive ancestors in Coal County.In the 1900 census of Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory I have found my great grandparents and their children in Coalgate. In 1910 and 1920 they were in Harris and then Myrick Townships in Johnston Co. The family name is ROBBINS and the father Wiley ROBBINS was working as a coal miner. A man named Charles ROBBINS, that I think might be a brother was living 3 doors from him with his family. Both say they were born in Mississippi and their father was from Illinois and their mother was from Alabama. I don't know if they were part Indian. My great-grandmother clammed up and wouldn't say anything the one time I asked her that when I was a child. I really want to find out who Wiley's (and maybe Charles') parents are. Please contact Robbie Robinson

3/28/98
I am looking for information about my Mothers Parents.Cynthia Ellen SOLOMON was born in Ark. April 24,1886. She moved to Coalgate in 1906 and married James H. SCRUGGS in 1908.My Mother Annie Mae was born in Coalgate March 6,1926.She was the youngest of seven children,Ellen Dellie,Juanita,Ethel,Ida Bell,Ollie and Perry were her older siblings.Shortly after she was born they moved to the Butler area then to Clinton in 1938.My grandmother died in Clinton on September 24,1973. Please contact Danita

4/2/98
I am researching the KING Family of Marshall County Alabama. My great aunt Mary Elizabeth KING, daughter of Wallace KING, granddaughter of Andrew KING, Married Robert Columbus RUTH and lived in Marshall County Alabama in 1900. I found on the Family Tree Maker Robert Columbus "LUM" RUTH but the family had no information on Mary Elizabeth. Can you give me any pointers in finding someone in this lineage (RUTH)> Any help would be appreciated. Sometimes we have to go forward before we can research back. The Robert Columbus "LUM" Ruth family lived in Coalgate and Mr. RUTH was buried in Cottonwood. Are there any books published on the cemeteries in the area. The family needs to know if Mary Elizabeth is buried next to LUM. I have old family pictures of LUM, Mary Elizabeth "Bess" and Homer, John, Manie or Mamie when they were small. Also of other members of Aunt Bess' family. Can you help me? Please contact Catherine King.

4-15-98
I'm looking for information on a family named HURDLOW. DOROTHY LEE HURDLOW was born in Coal County OK. in November 1910. She married CLAUDE E. BETHUNE around 1927. I would appreciate any information on these two families. They are my husband's grandparents. Thank you. Please contact Pam Parsons Bethune

4-15-98
I am looking for Cleborne, Jeff, or Albert McKERLEY living near Coalgate around 1920-1950. Their father was William, mother was Etta. Please let me know if you have any info on this family. My grandfather, George Washington McKERLEY, was their uncle. Thanks. Please contact Marian.

5/13/98
I'm searching for information on the BROWNLEE family. They are found on the 1900 Census of the Choctaw Nation (Lehigh), with Katie as head of household and 4 children - Robert, Edward, Mary and James. Also there in 1910 but are apparently gone by 1920. Please contact Don Brownlee

5/13/98
Hi, looking for information on T.B. ANGLIN, Lawrence Wesley ANGLIN of Coalgate or William Jurdin (Bid) ANGLIN Please contact Theresa Anglin Edwards 4301 Appaloosa Rd. Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815

6-10-98
I'm researching my G-Grandparents Samuel Johnson DODDS, and his wife Sarah Elizabeth Gage DODDS. They moved to the Bromide area in the Chickasaw Nation from Wise Co. TX abt. 1887. Samuel died abt 1899 (can't find any records, or info on his death) and is buried at Wells Valley Cemetery near Bromide. Thanks for your help. Please contact Jerry Dodds from Russett, OK

6-10-98
Searching for information on Orpha Clark LANDON. She was the wife of Edmonds LANDON. She was born in Ontario Canada 20 May 1814 and died 12 Nov 1897 in Coalgate, Coal, Oklahoma. She had the following children: Lyman Landon b. 1840 Asa Landon b. 1842 (My direct relative) Elsa J Landon b. 1845 Dolly Landon b. 1847 Nancy L Landon b. 1849 Heman Landon b. 1852 Nathan Clark LANDON b. 16 Sep 1852 who married Addie WHICHURCH. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Terri Shea

6-10-98
I'am looking for information on the family names of Ed WILLIFORD, May YOUNGBLOOD WILLIFORD JORGENSON and George JORGENSON...all of these people were in Coalgate,Coal County,OK. in the years 1914 thru 1917... any information would be helpful...Thank You. Please contact Rhonda Williford

6-10-98
Lookin for information on LEAH BOWLEN, married JESS E. GRIFFITH in 1942, in Colgate Ok. I don't if Bowlen was her maiden name or a previous married name. Would like to know if there are any living relatives. Any help would be appreciated.Please contact Linda Larman

6/18/98
Researching Carrol Burnett MARTIN born 1876 in Texas. He resided in Coal County Oklahoma in 1910 and 1920. He married Arzeneth ? his first wife. His 2nd wife was Tommie Elizabeth LUMPKINS. Carrol and Tommie were married March 28, 1903 in Doughtery, Murray Co., OK. Tommie Elizabeth's father was William Harrison LUMPKINS. William was also living in Coal County in 1910. Any information on these families would be appreciated. Please contact Lonnie R. Martin

7-23-98
I am searching for information on the TAYLOR / THOMAS families. My mother was born and raised in Coalgate. My grandmother Ella Mae TAYLOR married Ralph THOMAS and her sister Ena Taylor married his brother Calvin THOMAS and are buried in the Coalgate Cemetery. Her parents Amanda Lee MOODY and Felix "Jessie" TAYLOR are buried in McCarty Cemetery. He had a twin brother named George Wesley TAYLOR born March 7, 1880. I recently found where my grandmother had been searching in 1975 for Elizabeth whom she thought was her grandmother. I believe there were other children besides the twins. I hope someone can help fill in the blanks. Any information will be appreciated. Please contact Angie

7-23-98
I am researching my father's surname, BOYD. Am seeking information on his uncle, John Russell Luxter BOYD, b. 1870 GA and wife, Barbara Elizabeth ARMSTRONG, had a son, Walter Alvin BOYD, b. 1903 who was married to Florence Roena GARRISON. Walter and Florence lived in Coal County and had a son born at Clarita, Coal Co. OK named Conrad Boyd. Am seeking other persons researching this family or anyone with information on them. Will share what I have. Please Contact Sharon K. Jung 397 NW Dr Fredericksburg, TX 78624

7-23-98
Would like to correspong with any descendants of Richard W. ADAMS, died 1901 in Coalgate, Okla. regarding ADAMS genealogy. His original home was Dyer Co.,Tn. Please contact M. Finley 3048 Tanasi Trail Morristown, Tn. 37814

7-23-98
My name is Gayle Parsons, I am looking for Hilda Marie LARABEE(maiden-BLEVINS) Born: 1876 in Crofford Co. AR, died in Coal Co. Oklahoma in 1916 and Maggie Belle WARD, Dovie Mae LARABEE(maiden-FLOWERS) Born: July 2,1899 in Paris, TX and Alfred BLEVINS(Dode)Born:July 1852 in MS. I have more. Please contact Gayle Parsons 13541 N.E.23rd st Choctaw, Oklahoma 73020

7-23-98
Looking for info on HAMILTON family-James, Nora, children Fayette, Guy, Marcie, Aubrey, James listed on 1900 census Chickasaw Nation. Living with them, my gggrandfather Napoleon B CROOK. Possibly in Coalgate. Loretta Roberts @ [email protected]

7-28-98
Looking for any info on William James 'Hawk' WELTON m. Anne CARR and later a Effie CRABTREE. They had a son John Thomas WELTON and a daughter Erma (Emma) J. WELTON. John was born in Coalgate, Coal Co. around 1902. William James WELTON had a brother named Red Bird, believed to be Choctaw. Any info helpful. Thank You, [email protected] or 332 E. Volusia Ave. Deland, Fl 32724

7-29-98
Emory B. BAILEY married Vera McWILLIAMS. She was born in Antlers, Pushmataha County, OK about 1911. Her parents, M. L. and Willie W. McWILLIAMS lived in the county from about 1907 until their deaths in the mid 1950's. Seeking any information on this family and descendants. Also, would like to contact any member of this family. Please contact L.D. McWilliams

8/7/98
I am looking for information on the William Calvin BLAIR family who lived in Coalgate OK from 1890 - 1906. Elizabeth McQueen BLAIR, wife, died there in 1906. Edward W BLAIR, son, may have married while there around 1908. Also Edward's sister Lillie may have married while there around 1903 or later. The rest of the family migrated to AR aound 1906 or 1907. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Please contact A href="mailto:[email protected]">Barbara

8/7/98
I am looking for any any others researcing Charles L. WALLACE and Ora Overlene JUNKIN WALLACE. They resided in Tupelo, OK, Jan., 1909. They had a daughter, Myrtle Mae born Jan, 1909, Tupelo. I do know the family moved from Arkansas, prior 1909. Do not know if other family members moved with them or I do not know names of siblings of Myrtle Mae WALLACE. Looking for any connections. Thanks. Please contact Denise

8/7/98
Henry Harrison HITE, birthdate and place unknown; married Leona COTNER in July 1860 in Blaine, Indian Territory, Choctaw Nation. They had one child, my grandmother, Carol Jane Hite; Leona died when Carol was very young. "Harry" HITE remarried to Anna Mary SNODDY; they lived in Coalgate. They had 2 daughters, Dorothy and Catherine Barbara. Henry Harrison HITE died in Norman in 1958 and was presumably buried in Coalgate; his wife still lived in Coalgate. Would appreciate any information on this family! Please contact Christine Giles

9-21-98
Lou was wife of Robert Edward BOTTOMS who lived near Tupelo. She died 2/14/1918 most likely in Coal County. Does anyone know where she was buried? Please contact Harvey L.Bottoms

9-21-98
I am looking for a link to family line. I know the name of my grandfather and his children my uncles and aunts. I believe my grandfather was living in Coalgate when my father was born. My father's name was David Nathanial MEDFORD. His father ( My grandfaher) was named Holland Lee MEDFORD. My father's brothers: William Patrick MEDFORD(called Pat) Gaston MEDFORD (the eldest son), Jared MEDFORD, Waylon MEDFORD, My father's sisters: Iantha ( called Anthy ), Ruby ( 90 at present , only one left in my fathers immediate family), Jewel MEDFORD. This is all I know !! Not much to begin with is it? Thanks for all and any help you can give. Please contact David Bruce Medford.

9-21-98
Well, well! David Wolfe sure has been busy! He found me and told me that not only does he know my Uncles and Aunt in Coalgate but that his wife Sharron is also an Anglin and remembers my great grandfather, William Jurdin (Bid) Anglin, and my grandfather Toutin Bronson (TB or Red) Anglin. What a small world! We've all chatted and have had a wonderful time sharing memories and learning about our families. Thank you for maintaining this site! If anyone knows how William Ester Anglin born Feb. 22 1908 in Erick, Beckham County OK and William Jurdin (Bid) Anglin born Jan 29, 1878 Arkansas- moved to Coal County are related- I would be very grateful! Sincerely, Please contact Theresa Ann Anglin Edwards

9-21-98
Searching for information on the family of Asa Edward WILLIFORD. His wife's name was May YOUNGBLOOD. She remarried in 1915 to George JORGENSON...May died in 1916..All of this taking place in Coalgate..Ed WILLIFORD and May YOUNGBLOOD had 5 children..Asa,John,Louis,Margeret and Theodore. If anyone has any information please contact Rhonda Williford Thank You Very Much

9-28-98
I am looking for information on John ALLRED. He was married in Coalgate OK on May 1, 1913 to Birdie Alma TARPLEY. They lived in Holdenville, Cushing and Lawton. Please contact Linda Allred

9-28-98
Am seeking information on Cleveland H. DISMUKES (age 34) and Susie DISMUKES (age43). They are shown on 1920 Coal Co.Census living in Bryan Twp with a son- Bill ,age 7. I belive the Jess A. MORRISON (age 25) and EDD MORRISON (age 20) in the adjacent dwelling were children of Susie DISMUKES from a prior marriage. Any Help appreciated. Joe

MEDFORD
10-20-98
I am looking for information on the MEDFORDS in Coal CO. George Holland MEDFORD was born 1837, Itwamba, MS, d. Cisco, Eastland CO. TX. He moved around, but I know he was there as his son Holland Lee MEDFORD, b. Feb. 1879, was living there when my father, David Nathaniel MEDFORD was born March 18, 1921, Coalgate, OK. David died Dec. 14, 1951 in CA. Any help on these folks would be greatly appreciated. Please contact David B. Medford

PURDY

10-20-98
I am looking for relatives of Cordy PURDY, born in AR about 1870s, the son of Frank PURDY and Elizabeth STEELMAN PURDY. Elizabeth died probably in childbirth when Cordy was born. Frank remarried and the family eventually settled in Coal CO. Cordy was raised by his grandmother Elizabeth NUTT STEELMAN. He eventually re-connected with his father and step-mother. I would like to find out more about him. Please contact John Steelman

RIDDLE

10-20-98
Searching for information on the RIDDLE family. I'm told they operated a store at Lehigh called the Blue Front Confectionary...I don't know if they owned or just ran it for someone else. I have seen a picture taken with my grandfather, J. H. "Nade" RIDDLE and his father, John G. RIDDLE standing in front of it. I'm wondering if any of the building is still standing and will pay for a picture of it if it is. John Henry "Nade " RIDDLE married Nancy Jane HUGGINS, supposedly from Coalgate about 1895, but I have been unable to pinpoint the date thus far. Her parents were Henrietta CAMPBELL and George Washington HUGGINS. George died there in Oct. of 1893, but have not been able to find where he is buried. Henrietta lived until 1932 and died in Quitaque, Briscoe CO. TX. The HUGGINS and RIDDLE families moved from Coal Co to TX by 1920, however some of the HUGGINS line stayed in OK. My uncle, John Jasper HUGGINS is said to have been a lawman at Ada. Please email Doris Moore if you have any info on any of these folks...will gladly share what I have. Thanks!

10-20-98
Searching for information on the RIDDLE family. I'm told they operated a store at Lehigh called the Blue Front Confectionary...I don't know if they owned or just ran it for someone else. I have seen a picture taken with my grandfather, J. H. "Nade" RIDDLE and his father, John G. RIDDLE standing in front of it. I'm wondering if any of the building is still standing and will pay for a picture of it if it is. John Henry "Nade " RIDDLE married Nancy Jane HUGGINS, supposedly from Coalgate about 1895, but I have been unable to pinpoint the date thus far. Her parents were Henrietta CAMPBELL and George Washington HUGGINS. George died there in Oct. of 1893, but have not been able to find where he is buried. Henrietta lived until 1932 and died in Quitaque, Briscoe CO. TX. The HUGGINS and RIDDLE families moved from Coal Co to TX by 1920, however some of the HUGGINS line stayed in OK. My uncle, John Jasper HUGGINS is said to have been a lawman at Ada. Please email Doris Moore if you have any info on any of these folks...will gladly share what I have. Thanks!

ANGLIN, LOYD, MAXWELL, GREEN

11-5-98
Looking for ANGLIN's, children of James Martin Harvye ANGLIN and Irene Carless MAXWELL, ---William "Bid"; Toutin Brunson; Lawrence Wesley. Some ANGLINs came from Magazine, AR. The LOYDs and GREENs are from Caroline GREEN who married Willliam ANGLIN. Caroline's parents were William GREEN and Rutha LOYD. Will shar info. Thansk. Please contact Theresa Anglin Edwards

ALLRED, TARPLEY

11-5-98
I am looking for information on John ALLRED. He married in Coalgate, OK, on May 1, 1913, Birdie Alma TARPLEY. They lived in Holdenville, Cishing and Lawton. Thank you. Please contact Linda Allred

PENDLEY

11-5-98
I am looking for any information on the PENDLEY family. My grandfather, Roy PENDLEY was born in Coalgate, August 15, 1904. His mother's name was Annie Opaline PENDLEY, I do not know her maiden name. I also, do not know his father's name. Any help appreciated. Please contact Striper31

OXFORD

11-10-98
I am searching for any information on the OXFORD Family. George Washington OXFORD lived in Lehigh and is buried in the Lehigh Cemetery. George was born 9-8-18883 in Texas and died March 1964, the funeral home was Slater's. George's wifeBirdie VEAL OXFORD died 1-8-1916 also in Lehigh. Almeadie Ann VEAL OXFORD died 1962 in Coalgate, buried in Lehigh, John Collins OXFORD born 1849, died 1924 buried in Lehigh. George worked in the coal mines then later was a prison guard in McAlester. John and Susan OXFORD raised their children in Coal County, coalgate-Lehigh.Some of the marriages were performed at Charlie MAGNESS Barber Shop in Coalgate, seeking those records also. Any help in helping me tract the mystery of the OXFORD family will be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Please contact Debbie Oxford Long

FARRIMOND

11-10-98
Looking for any information on William FARRIMOND who lived in Coalgate OK or Coal County during the late 1800's or early 1900's. Please contact David Farrimond

ANDREWS/ANDERS

12-2-98
Looking for 3rd-great grandmother Caroline Matilda WATSON married to Elias A. ANDREWS/ANDRES. Caroline was buried at Wilson Cemetery near Clarita, Coal County, OK. Would like information on her parents and husband if available. Would gladly share information. Thanks. Please contact Ruth Sears

PATTERSON

12-18-98
Any information will be appreciated. My grandmother was Nora Lee PATTERSON, born June 14, 1893 in Indian Territory, at Lehigh, Now Coal Co. OK. She had a brother Homer and twins Claude and Maude PATTERSON SANGER, born 1901 (I am not sure of Homer's birthday). Nora was 12 years old when her mother died in childbirth. Nora's parents were Annie B. SMITH and William P. PATTERSON, Annie born 1875, died 1905. I do not know William's birth/death. He remarried Louisa L KENNEDY born 1846, died 1923. My family passed stories down for years and my aunt told one last year. Her grandfather was James Terral SMITH and was Cherokee or Choctaw, and had land right around Lehigh. I found my GG grandparents on the Dawes Rolls. I am trying to make a possible connection in Coal County family History. Thank you for a great website. Please contact Nora Guiseppe