James O. SURRETT, 1867-1918
SARRETT/SARRATT/SURRATT Families of America (SFA)©
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James O. SURRETT, 1867-1918, age 51yrs


Third Generation!
Need Photo of James Oscar SURRETT, [SFA©-ID# 5.10.1.6] SFA©-SFA©-FGS# 2507]
(6th s/o Cicero Green,2 SURRETT & Mother: Sarah Jane CLAY) of Polk Co., GA.
(Gs/o Wm. Sanford SARRETT & 1st Wife Mary "Leney" PRATOR of DeKalb Co., GA. <--Not Proven!
b. __ Nov 1867, near Roame, Floyd Co., GA
d. 24 Apr 1918, age 51yrs Killed Still Raid", Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK.
Buried: Antlers Cemetery, (Need HStone), Pushmataha Co., OK.
He Married twice, first at the age of 17yrs on 26 Apr 1884 By James M. Brittman, M.G. in Cleburne Co., AL. to:
15 year old to Miss LuElla "Lore" POTTS;
(1d/o Wm. Jasper POTTS & Mother: Martha Matilda REAGAN) of Cleburne Co., Alabama
b. 21 Sep 1868 in Cleburne Co., AL [b. in GA. per 1900 Census]
d. 21 Feb 1902 age 33yrs, 5mths, & 0 days, Sulphur Bottom, Delta Co., TX.
Buried: Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Delta County, Texas, [See: Cem.Rec.]
They had at least 8 Children born to this 1st Union only 6 lived: [1900 Census]
3mths & 10 days after 1st Wife died, James O., at age 37yrs, married second time on
01 Jun 1902 in Delta Co., TX. to [See: m. rec.]
26 year old Miss Mary RIKARD;
b. c1876, Cleburne Co., AL?
d. Unknown (to me), Last record 1920 Census, Pushmataha Co., OK.
d. around 1950's age 74yrs Unknown Co., OK? [REF:#2507.002]
They had at least 2 Children born to this 2nd Union:
 FIRST MARRIAGE: *1884 AL. Miss, LuElla "Lore" POTTS,
 They had 6 Children born to this 1st Union: (3 Sons & 3 Dau's)
 Son/Dau  Click on Name for More Inf.  b.-d.  Married/Info.  Ch.
 5.10.1.6.1. 1st Son:  Marion Burton SURRETT,  AL. c1886-1910 a24yrs, Mex.  m. Wife Unknown,   1Ch
 5.10.1.6.2. 2nd Son:  John Wm. SURRETT,  AL. c1889-1914 a26yrs, OK.  d. Flu or Pneumonia nr Hugo, OK.  
 5.10.1.6.3. 3rd Son:  Charles Oscar SURRETT,  TX. *1890-1975 a84yrs, OK.  m. 1st *1917, OK. Mrs LueElla KING,   9Ch
 "2nd"  "2nd"  "2nd"  m. 2nd c19?? OK. Katie ELLIS,   0Ch.
 5.10.1.6.4. 1st Dau:  Minnie LuElla SURRETT,  TX. *1893-1988 a94yrs, OK.  m. *1912 OK. John L. MARTIN,   3Ch
 5.10.1.6.5. 2nd Dau:  Artilla "Trillie" SURRETT,  TX. *1897-19?? a??yrs, ??.  m. c1920 OK. Willard NUNLEY,   ?Ch
 5.10.1.6.6. 3rd Dau:  Mattie "Tommie" SURRETT,  TX. *1899-1918 a19yrs, OK.  m. *1916 OK. "Mack" WOLFE,   ?Ch
 SECOND MARRIAGE: *1902 TX. Miss Mary RIKARD,
 They had 2 Children born to this 2nd Union: (1 Dau & 1 Inf.)
 5.10.1.6.7. Only Dau:  LouElla SURRETT,  TX. c1904-19?? a??yrs, ??. Not Traced!   ?Ch
  13    Known Grandchildren/1st Cousins 

 Chronological Timeline!
 James Oscar SURRETT
 Item  Date  Age  Description (Click on Redball for more Information!)  Living in Co.
 Born Click on Redball for More Info. 1867    on __th Mth? in Home of Parents & Siblings  nr Rome, Click on Redball for More Info. Floyd Co., GA. 
 Census Click on Redball for More Info. 1870  3yrs  on 17th Aug in Home of Parents & 5 Siblings  Cave Springs, Click on Redball for More Info. Floyd Co., GA. 
 Death Click on Redball for More Info. 1875  8yrs  on 01st Nov when Father, a40y was shot and killed by a boot legger Cedartown Click on Redball for More Info. Polk Co. GA.
 Moved2nd Click on Redball for More Info. 1880  13yrs  prior to 1880 Census with Mother & Siblings to: Oak Level, Click on Redball for More Info. Caleburne Co., AL.
 Census Click on Redball for More Info. 1880  13yrs  on 14th June, with "Widow" Mother & 5 Siblings in Oak Level, Click on Redball for More Info. Caleburne Co., AL.
 1st Married Click on Redball for More Info. 1884  17yrs  on 26th April to Miss Miss LuElla L. POTTS, age 15yrs Oak Level, Click on Redball for More Info. Caleburne Co., AL.
 Moved3rd Click on Redball for More Info. 1890  23yrs  prior to Jan. with Wife & 2 Sons (3rd Son born in Texas Click on Redball for More Info. Delta Co., TX.
 Census Click on Redball for More Info. 1900  33yrs  on 11th Jun. with 1st Wife & 6 Children to J.P.#3, Rent Farmer Click on Redball for More Info. Delta Co., TX.
 Death Click on Redball for More Info. 1902  35yrs  on 21st Feb. 1st Wife LeElla L. POTTS, age 33yrs d. during Childbirth Click on Redball for More Info. Delta Co., TX.
 2nd Married Click on Redball for More Info. 1902  33yrs  on 01st Jun. [3mths, 10 days later] 2nd Wife Miss Mary RIKARD, age 26yrs Cooper, Click on Redball for More Info. Delta, Co., TX.
 Moved4th Click on Redball for More Info. 1907  40yrs  prior to April 23rd with 2nd Wife & Children Farria Twp. Click on Redball for More Info. Atoka Co., OK.
 Census Click on Redball for More Info. 1910  43yrs  on 23rd Apr. with 2nd Wife & 5 Children to Farria Twp., Rent Farmer Click on Redball for More Info. Atoka Co., TX.
 Death Click on Redball for More Info. 1913  46yrs  on 21st Feb. when Mother dies Choicota Click on Redball for More Info. Lamar Co., TX.

Typical Marriage Ceremony  1st Marriage Mr. SURRETT & Miss POTTS
Mr. James O. SURRETT, age 17yrs 3rd Son of "Widow" Mrs. Sarah Jane (Clay) SURRETT and Miss LuElla L. POTTS, age 15yrs Daughter of Wm. Jasper POTT & Martha M. REAGAN were married in Oak Level, Cleburen Co., Alabama on 26 April 1884. by James M. BRITTMAN, M.G. Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF:#002] [Need MBk #, & Page #...prsjr]

U.S. Federal Census  James O. SURRETT can be found with Family:
 1900 Census Justics Precinct #03 , Delta Co., TX
 [Fed. #, Reel# T623-1627 E.D.36  Page:009a  F.Visit: 164]
 Pg.  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  b.Mth  b.Yr.  b.St  Sex  Remarks
 36   164  James  O.  SERRETT   33    GA  Nov  1867  W  H/H Rent Farmer
 36   164  LuElla  (POTTS)  SERRETT   32    GA  Sep  1868  W  m.18yrs J.O., *1884 8Ch 6Liv
 #1.  1stSon  Marion  B.  SERRETT   14    AL  Jan  1886  W  m. Wife?, 1Ch. Farm Labor
 #2.  2ndSon  John  W.  SERRETT   12    AL  Jul  1888  W  No m. d. a26y
 #3.  3rdSon  Charles  O.  SERRETT  8    TX  Jun  1892  W  m.1)MARTIN, 2)ELLIS
 #4.  1stDau  Minnie  E.  SERRETT  6    TX  Apr  1894  W  m. J.L. MARTIN, *1912 3Ch.
 #5.  2ndDau  Artilla  "Lillie"  SERRETT  3    TX  Apr  1897  W  m. Willard NUNLEY, c1920 ?Ch
 #6.  3rdDau  Mattie  "Tommy"  SERRETT  1    TX  Aug  1899  W  m. Mack WOLF, 3Ch.
 Notes:
 James O. listed Father & Mother born in Georgia
 1st Wife: LuElla (Potts) listed, she has had 8 Children born, only 6 are living by 1900;
 Her Father & Mother are noth born in Georgia

 Possible Record Problems! from Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF:#002]
 P1.  Mrs. LuElla (Potts) SURRETT, a30 yrs died in 1899, she and the family were on there way to Oklahoma, stopped to visit at sister-in-laws Naomi SEVERS home in Sulphur Bottom, Texas. This community was just northeast of Cooper, [Delta Co.,] Texas.
 Other Records  Note: Click on Redball for More Info.<--- (1900 Census) list LuElla still alive in 1900 ..prs
 P2.  The Children were sick with measles, she was pregnant, became ill herself with the measles and died.
 Other Records Note: Click on Redball for More Info.<--- (1900 Census) list LuElla still alive in 1900 ..prs
 P3  Mrs. LuElla (Potts) SURRETT had two brothers that lived in Alabama, they were Henry Potts and William Potts. I do not know what part of Alabama that they lived.
 Other Records  Note: Actualy she had 14 siblings Click on Redball for More Info.<--- See: Wm. Jasper POTTS Family Profile! ...prs
 P4.  James Oscar SURRETT, a35y married 2nd Miss Mary Rikard, a26y on June 1, 1902, in Cooper, (Delta County) Texas. Out of this marriage there was one child born. Lou Ella SURRETT. She lived in Commerce, [Hunt Co.] Texas. She died in the 1950's.
 Other Records  Mrs Mary (RIKARD), listed in Click on Redball for More Info.<--- 1910 Census, she married 2nd to J.O. SURRETT, she had 2 Children, 1 still living 1910. ..prs
 P5.  James Oscar SURRETT moved his family to Oklahoma sometime around 1907.
 Other Records  Note: Need Land Record in Atoka Co., OK. ..prs

Rattan Cemetery, Rattan, Pecan Gap, Delta Co., Texas 75432
"Mother"
LuElla Lore (Potts) SURRETT,
Sep. 21, 1868 ~ Feb. 21, 1902,
age 33yrs, 5mts, & 0 days
Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: Find A Grave Memorial# 33016534
[Created by: Lena B., Jan 17, 2009]

Need Photo of Headstone!
(No Headstone Found!)
"Infant"
SURRETT, b. & d. Feb. 21, 1902
Infant Still-Born Surratt
Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: FAGrave.com Map! GPS Coordinates: Latitude: �N, Longitude: �W
Click on Redball for More Info. <---See: Google.com Map!    GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 33.415548�N, Longitude: -95.78207�W

Typical Marriage Ceremony  Marriage Mr. SURRETT & Miss RIKARD
 Mr. James O. SURRETT, age 35yrs son of Mrs. Sarah Jane (Clay) SURRETT and Miss Mary RIKARD, age 26yrs Daughter of Mr. & Mrs RIKARD were married in Cooper, Delta Co., Texas on 01 Jun 1902 per Click on Redball for More Info.<--- [REF:#002] [Need M-Bk#, & Pg.# ..prsjr]

U.S. Federal Census  James O. SURRETT can be found with 2nd Wife & Family:
 1910 Census, Enumerated Date: 23 April 1910, F.M. (Farm to Marker)
 C.D.# 5., Farris Twp Twp., Atoka Co., Okalahoma
 Reel# T624-1242; E.D.# 5; Page, 003b; F.-Visit: 055
 Pg  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  b.St.  b.Yr  Race  My Remarks
 003b  55  Oscar    SURRETT   43   GA  1867  W  m.2 7yrs, Own Farm
 2nd  Wife  Mary  (RIKARD)  SURRETT   34   TN  1876  W  m.2 J.O., c1904 TX 2Ch 1Liv
 #3.  3rdSon  Charles  O.  SURRETT   19   TX  1891  W  Hired-Out to Mark O. LIGHTFOOT
 #4.  1stDau  Minnie  L.  SURRETT   17   TX  1893  W  m. J.L. MARTIN, *1912 3Ch
 #.5  2ndDau  Lillie    SURRETT   11   TX  1899  W  m. Willard NUNLEY, c1920 ?Ch
 #6.  3rdDau  Tommy    SURRETT   10   TX  1900  W  m. Mack WOLFE. c1916 3Ch.
 #7.  OnlyDau  Ella    SURRETT    TX  1904  W  Not Traced! d. 1950's
 (Not living with the 1910 Census Family Unit!)
     1st Wife: LuElla L. (POTTS), b. c1869 AL. d. 1902, a33y
     1. 1st Son: Marion B., b. c1886 AL. d. 1910, a24y
     2. 2nd Son: John W., a21y b. c1889 AL. d. 1915 a26yrs

James O. SURRETT, was a46 yrs Living at Chicota, Lamar Co., TX when mother died 17 Nov 1913 [See OBit. 1913] to:
Lamar Co., TX. Lamar Co., TX. was created in 1840 from the larger Red River Dist. The County Seat is Paris, TX. 75460. It is located in East Texas, on the North State Line. Bordered by: Bryan Co., OK. on the North; Red River Co.. on the East; Delta Co., on the South; With Fannin Co., TX. on the West. (First Census 1850, Co. Clerk has b., & d. from 1903; m., pro., Peo., Civil Court & Land records from 1843; Dis Clerk has Div. rec.)
James Oscar SURRETT, a51yrs died on April 23, 1917 after being shot, for reportedly making whiskey, near Antlers, [Pushmataha Co.] OK.
He died at his brothers home William R. SURRETT a62y in Jumbo, Oklahoma. [no ZIP listing for Jumbo, OK. ..prs] He is buried in the Antlers Cemetery, [Pushmataha Co. OK.]. [REF:#002]
James O. SURRETT, was Living at Antlers, Pushmatah Co., OK.
Pushmataha Co., OK. was created in 1907, from the Choctaw Lands. The County Seat Antlers, OK., 73523. It is located in the Southeastern part of the State. Bounded by Latimer Co., on the North; Le Fore Co. on the Northeast; McCurtian Co., on the West; Choctaw Co., OK. on the South; (Lamar Co., TX. south of Choctaw Co., OK) Atoka Co. on the West.
Antlers Cemetery, Pushmataha Co., Oklahoma
James O. SURRETT,
age 50yrs
01 Nov 1867 - 24 Apr 1918

(Need Headstone Photo)
2nd Wife Mrs Mary (RIKARD) SURRETT can be foundlisted as"Boarder"
1920 Census, Pushmataha Co. , OK.
Kosoma Twp.
Fed. #, Reel# T625-1480E.D.234Page, 005a F.Visit: 82
 Pg  F.V.  FName  MName  LName  Age  Born  b.Yr.  R  Remarks
  Kosoma
 005a  82  Adam?  Abraham?  LOUIS   30   KY  1890  W  
 005a  82  Lizzie  (Unk)  LOUIS   25   TX  1895  W  
 005a  82  M.  T.  HERRIN   76   TN  1844  W  Wid Male Border!
 005a  82  Gib?    PELTS   36   AR  1884  W  Wid Female Border!
 005a  82  JR?    CAIGA?   17   OK  1903  W  Single Boarder
 005a  82  Grace    ROBINSON   18   OK  1902  W  Single Boarder!
 005a  82  Glenn?    HUCKLEBY   18   TX  1902  W  Single Boarder!
 005a  82  Mary  (RIKARD)  SURRETT   43   AL  1877  W  Wid James O., c1904 TX
 

The "Widow" Mary (RIKARD) SURRETT, a53y, but can NOT be found 1930 Census, for Pushmataha Co., OK.

The following are the children of James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT)


Fourth Generation!
1. Marion Burton SURRETT; (1st s/o James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) b. __ Jan 1887, Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. d. 1910-11, a24y in Old Mexico m. Wife Unknown, Had one Child: Mary SURRETT, 2. John William (Johnny) SURRETT; (2nd s/o James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) b. __ Jul 1888, Birmingham, Jefferson Co. AL. d. __ ___ 1915, a26 of Flu or Pneumonia near Hugo, Choctaw Co., OK. Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) 3. Charles Oscar SURRETT; [prs-SFA©-FGS# 2579,80] (3rd s/o James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) b. 08 Jan 1890, Roxton, Lamar Co, TX. [per SSD.) (b. Jun 1892 per 1900 Census) d. 09 Sep 1975, a84y, Pushmataha Co., OK. [SSD# 451-32-7118 TX] Buried: Finley Cemetery, Pushmataha Co., Oklahoma He Married twice, first age 27yrs on 30 Sep 1917 Finley or Antlers, Pushmataha Co., OK to 26year old Mrs. Lue Ella (MARTIN) KING, (d/o Joab & Martha Jane (MARTIN) MARTIN) b. 30 Sep 1891, Unknown Co., LA. d. 23 Nov 1935, a44y during child birth buried Finley, Oklahoma She was 1st (c1914) married to Joseph "Joe" KING, She had one Dau, 1st marriage, She had 9 Children 2nd marriage. (All born in Pushmataha Co., OK.) Charles O. SURRETT Married 2nd [REF:#002.5] Miss Katie ELLIS; b. 30 Sep 1891, Unknown Co., d. __ Nov 1935, age 44yrs Finley, Pushataha Co., OK. Buried: Finley Cemetery, Pushmataha Co., Oklahoma No Issie! FIRST MARRIAGE: LueElla Martin & Joe King, 1Ch. 1. Amanda "Mandy" MARTIN, b. 1914 OK. FIRST MARRIAGE: LueElla (Martin) King & Charles O. Surrett, 9Ch. 1. Floy Dee, 03 Oct 1917 - __ Jun 1983, a65y, AZ. 2. Lola Faye, 07 Jul 1919 - Not Traced! 3. George Francis, 22 Feb 1921 - 09 Feb 1983, a62y Buried: Finley, OK. 4. Dorothy Mae, 21 Dec 1922 - Not Traced! 5. Helen, (Twin) 23 Aug 1924 - Not Traced! 6. Hazel, (Twin) 23 Aug 1924 - Not Traced! 7. Charles Maynard 30 May 1928 - 09 Feb 1967, a39y Bur. Portland, OR. 8. Joyce Gree, 29 Jan 1932 - Not Traced! 9. Betty Jean, 23 Nov 1935 - Not Traced! SECOND MARRIAGE: Charles O. Surratt & Katie Ellis No Issue! 4. Minnie Lu Ella SURRETT; [prs-SFA©-FGS# 2581] (1st d/o James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) b. 11 Apr 1893, Roxton, Lamar Co., TX. [b. Apr 1894 per 1900 Census] d. 06 May 1988, a95y Pushmataha Co., OK. Buried: Finley, Pushmataha Co., OK. m. 29 Feb. 1912, John Lewis MARTIN, 3 Children: 1. John William MARTIN, *1912-1973, a61y <--Terry's GFather! 2. Charlene MARTIN, __ Apr 1924 - Now deceased! 3. Lois Virginia MARTIN, 14 Nov 1925 - Now deceased! 5. Artilla "Trillie" SURRETT; (2nd d/o James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) b. __ Apr 1897, Roxton, Lamar Co., TX. d. date Unknown, Buried: Grant, Choctaw Co., OK. m. bfr 1920 to Willard NUNLEY, Issue Unknown (to me) 6. Mattie "Tommie" SURRETT; (3rd d/o James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) b. __ Aug 1899, Roxton, Lamar Co., TX. She was a01y living w/p 1900 Census Delta Co., TX. She was a10y living w/p 1900 Census Atoka Co., OK. d. 24 Dec 1918, a19y Pushmataha Co., OK. [REF:#003] Buried: Cloudy, Pushmatah Co., OK. (Co. not in ZIP Index!) At a17yrs she married on 04 Jun 1916, at Rattan, Pushmataha Co. Ok [REF:#003] 17 year old M. C. WOLFE, (a.k.a "Mack") (s/o M/M WOLFE Parents b. 19 Mar 1899, Rattan, Pushmataha Co., OK. [SSD# 449-12-8495 Issued TX] d. __ May 1975, a76y at Abline, Taylor Co., TX. Buried: Clyde Cemetery, Callahan Co., TX. [REF:#003] They had 3 Children born to this 1st Union: After the death of his first wife he married 2nd (prior to 1920) Miss Mary Unknown; b. c1904, Unknown Co., TX. d. Unknown Buried: Cemetery Location Unknown (to me) Issue Unknown FIRST MARRIAGE: 6.1 1st Son: Henry WOLF; b. c1917 Pushmataha Co., OK. 6.1 1st Dau: Susie Pearlie WOLF; b. *1918 Pushmataha Co., OK. 6.2 2nd Dau: Sarah Graicy WOLF; b. *1918 Pushmataha Co., OK. SECOND MARRIAGE: Issue Unknown See: 1920 Census for Pushmataha Co., OK.
Possible Record Problems! In [REF:#002] has Mrs. Tommie (Surrett) WOLFE as death 08 Dec 1916, a17y with No Children!
The following is the child of James O. & 1) LuElla L. (POTTS) SURRETT) 7. Lou Eella SURRETT; (1st d/o James O. & 2) Mary (RIKARD) SURRETT) b. c1904, Cooper, Delta Co., TX. Not Traced! End of File!
Source & Reference Notes!
 [REF:#001]  Paul R. Sarrett, Jr.   prsjr@ao;.com
Sarratt/Sarrett/Surratt Familie of America (SFA)©
 [REF:#002]  Terry J. MARTIN   [email protected]
RT1 Box 57 Idabel, [McCurtain Co.,] OK. 74745 580-286-7903 (Home) 580-298-3361 (Work)
Grandson of John William Martin (1912-1973)
Gr-GrandSon Mrs. Minnie Louella (Surrett) Martin
Gr-Gr-GrandSon James O. Surrett
Gr-Gr-Gr-GrandSon Cicero Green Surrett
    See #1 Query: 08 Jul 2000
    See #2 Query: 08 Jul 2000
    See #3 Query: 10 Jul 2000
    See #4 Query: 21 Jul 2000
    See Terry's Bio 31 Jul 2000
    See #5 Query: 04 Sep 2000
    See #6 Query: 09 Sep 2000
 [REF:#003]  Sherree McGrew   [email protected]
Dau of Pearlie WOLF
GranDao of Mrs Tommie (Surrett) WOLFE
Gr-GrandDau James O. Surrett
Gr-Gr-GrandDau Cicero Green Surrett
    See Query: 09 Mar 2003

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