I am looking for info on Solomon Vincent Martin b. 1849 AR, d. 1921 OK. He married Mary Louise Martin, in 1881 in TX, b. 1858 TN, d. 1941 OK, and they had the following eleven children:

1. Joseph Walter Martin b. 1880-81 TX
2. Minnie Viola Martin b. 1882 TX, d. 1969 Lawton, Comanchi Co., OK, m. David Nicholas Mihlhauser in 1909 Oklahoma Co., OK, b. 1881 Johnson Co., TX, d. 1941 CA
3. Newton William Martin b. 1884 Lampasas Co., TX, d. 1976 Lincoln, AR m. Lugania Lee Hogan as his 2nd wife in 1912 McCurtain Co., b. 1896 Polk Co., AR, d. 1934 Sayre, Beckham Co., OK
4. Willis J. Martin b. 1886 TX
5. Myrtle Vera Martin b. 1888 Colorado, Bastrop Co., TX, d. 1976 Salem, Marion Co., OR, m. James Franklin Taylor in 1909 McCurtain Co., b. 1888 Salem, Dent Co., MO, d. 1927 McCurtain Co.
6. Earl H. Martin b. 1891 AR, d. 1965 m. Essie b. 1906
7. Mary F. Martin b. 1892 AR, d. 1937 Bethel, McCurtain Co., m. Ody Matterson Phillips in 1912 Mena, Polk Co., AR, b. 1887 Polk Co., AR, d. 1938 Bethel, McCurtain Co.
8. Cortenar McCan Martin b. 1894 AR, d. 1968
9. Arlando Martin b. 1895 AR, d. 1898
10. Dwellie Martin b. 1898 Wickes, Polk Co., AR, d. 1982 Idabel, McCurtain Co., m. Flora Bell Burgess b. 1907 Minneola, Howard Co., AR, d. 1998 Lawton, McCurtain Co.
11. Benellar Martin b. 1901 AR, d. 1957

        Solomon and his family moved from TX in 1888-1891, and settled near Gillham Lake, in Sulphur Springs Twp., Howard Co., AR.   By 1919, they had moved to McCurtain Co., OK.
          Any information on this family would be appreciated.

          I am looking for info on the family of John J. Taylor b. 1857, d. 1929 McCurtain Co. He married Indiana Walker in 1879 Massoc Co., IL, b. 1852-54 IL, d. 1934 McCurtain Co., and they had the following three children:

1. Augusta "Gussie" Taylor b. 1881 Massoc Co., d. 1916-18 McCurtain Co., m. Dane Childs b. 1880 NY, d. 1916-18 McCurtain Co.
2. Inis Taylor b. 1886 Massoc Co., m. Bob Clayborn
3. James Franklin Taylor b. 1888 Dent Co., MO, d. 1927 McCurtain Co., m. Myrtle Vera Martin in 1909 McCurtain Co., b. 1888 Bastrop Co., TX, d. 1976 Marion Co., OR

        John and Indiana were married and settled in Massac Co., IL, in 1879. They are next found living in Dent Co., MO, in 1888, but they moved again by 1900 to Polk Co., AR, before finally settling in McCurtain Co., OK.
        Any information on this family would be appreciated.

        I am looking for info on the family of James Isaac Burgess b. 1854 Cherokee Co., AL, d. 1923 Battiest, McCurtain Co., married Elizabeth Jane Burns in 1881, b. 1853, d. Battiest, McCurtain Co., and they had the following eight children:

1. Eugene Stanfield Burgess b. 1882, d. 1952 Willits, Mendocino Co., CA m. Ester Estell Whitesell d. Willits, Mendocino Co., CA
2. Sarah Elvira Burgess b. 1884, d. 1951 Broken Bow, McCurtain Co. m. W. M. Gold in 1906 Howard Co., AR
3. Charles A. Burgess b. 1886, d. 1949 Battiest, McCurtain Co.
4. Jemima Caroline Burgess b. 1888, d. 1974 Purcell, McClain Co., OK m. Major A. Wakley in 1906 Howard Co., AR, b. 1884
5. Joseph C. Burgess b. 1891
6. Henry O. Burgess b. 1893, d. 1951 Battiest, McCurtain Co.
7. Curtis Thomas Burgess b. 1897, d. 1929
8. Mary Etta Burgess b. 1900, d. 1982, m. Dennis C. McDonald aft. 1920

        It appears as though this family moved from Cherokee Co., AL to Howard Co., AR, as two of the children were married there in 1906, before finally settling in McCurtain Co., OK.
        Any information on this family would be appreciated.

        Looking for info on the family of Richard and Sarah F. Scott Hardwick who reportedly came to Mcurtain Co., from Bowie or Red River Co.,TX around 1913.Some of their descendants still live here. Where is Richard buried and when did he die.Any info on this family will fill in lots of blanks on family tree. Will share info on ancesters of Sarah F. Scott and siblings.

        I'm looking for info on my great grandmother Missouri (Fugatt) Cook and her family, she and her son, my grandfather George Cook came to McCurtain County, Oklahoma after my great grandfather died, in 1880, in Independence County, Arkansas. My grandfather George Cook was raised in McCurtain County. He married Mary Ellen Lewis from Red River County, Texas, around 1900. He had a brother in McCurtain County but I don't know his name. He moved to Little River County, Arkansas around 1915.

        My daughter would like to trace her natural family. Raymond Davis White and Mozel Mills were her great grandparents. She would like to know about their ancesters. They lived in Redland, McCurtain Co. Their son Bruce Lee White was born in Redland on Mar 18,1946. Any help would be appreciated.

        I am searching for info on Sara Jane Lowery, born 22 June 1868, died 15 Mar 1943, married Hiram Emmons on 27 Oct 1887. Hiram had 3 children; Mary by 1st wife; Johnny; 5 July 1883 (2nd wife) William Arthur: 8 Jan 1885 ( 2nd Wife) Johnny and Bill were raise by Sara as her own. Sara and Hiram had the following issue: Enoch Whitley; 1888 Acy; 1890 Austin; 1891 Larkin; 1892 Maggie (Margaret); 1895 Allie Etta: 1897 Hiram jr. 1899( died at birth) Lela: 3 Jan 1901
        Hiram Died; 3 Dec. 1900. Have found no record of this, we were told, Slim,Ok., also told he was buried in the old Wheelock Cemetary again no records. Sara married John W Harkey on 9 Dec. 1904. Sara is buried at the Moran Cemetary and we thought had died in Mccurtain County but the state says they have no record of her death there. Help!!

        Hi, I'm trying to find my g grandmother's birth record. She was born 1883 in Tom, McCurtain, OK. Her name is Nella Elizabeth Harris, daughter of John Gilbert Harris and Mary E. Ward. She married Robert J. Young in Tom, McCurtain, OK, sometime between 1900-1905. They had 12 children of which 3 were born in Tom. I descend from their daughter Thelma Dorris Young born 1-17-1909 in Foreman, Little River, AR who married Thomas Alvin Reagan born 3-2-1904 in Paragould, Grene, AR. Thelma died 7-13-1973 in San Antonio, Bexar, TX and Thomas died 11-2-1975 in San Antonio. If someone out there can help me with this, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks, Jen in California

        Hello, my name is Jan Brodie. I am trying to help a fellow researcher. He is looking for Jennifer Parish Moll. she is the granddaughter of Samantha "Casey" Mattie Blocker (1874-1974), married William Washington Pittman in McCurtain County. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Jan

        Ruth Emmaline was married on the Kimichi River between 1885 and 1895. She married Jessie Franklin Brown (1860-1906). They had children whose names were: Jessie, Katie, Noba, Elmer, Bertie and Buddie (twins), Verna and Bonnie. Ruth Emmaline's dob: 03/12/1869. I am looking for their date of marriage and her mother's name. Her mother was married to John Harlan Barnhart. His father's name was Simon Burnhart. Thank you.

        Looking for info on my grandfather and grandmother Verner. They were married in 1907 in McCurtain County just prior to statehood? They owned land in and around Mt. Herman and Bethel from 1910? to 1940? My dad, Charles Gordon Verner ran for County Commissioner in 1938...lost by a few votes ....any help is appreciated! Joel Gordon Verner

        I am looking for my G-Aunt Pearl Ann Beasley. She married a Thomas and then a Doss. She died in Broken Bow on 6 Sept 1924 and is buried in Broken Bow cemetery. I would like to find some kin. I have a very good picture of her family and thought they would like to see them. Thank you, Dana

        I am looking for info on John Crunk and Louisa Mayes. They had nine children: William, Lily, Bird, Green, Jane, John, Lucinda, Dock, and Parlie. Thanks, Pauline Davis

        I would like some information about my grandfather, Henry Hill, killed somewhere around 1915 in Haworth area. The news was supposedly reported in a newspaper printed in Haworth. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Leon H. Hill

        I have many relatives that are suposed to be buried in Wright City, Oklahoma, but I have not found them yet. They were buried at Wright City, McCurtain Co., OK. Rachel Anne Martin born 5-22-1873, died 12-19-1919 Wright City, OK. Rachel's husband is Dr. Joshua Holliman. Help please? Marvetta Childs

        Searching for info on family member Caulice (Marie) Gunter, who married Mack H. Gunter. Both are buried in the Veterans Memorial section of Denison Cem. in Idabel. Mack was a grad of Grey High School, class or '36 and a 1st Lt. in WWII. He was the son of Mrs. Dean Fulton. Would appreciate any info about any of the above mentioned people. Swann Parks

        I'm looking for info on Robert A. Weaver and his children from Laura Bell Beavers and second wife, Ella Ledinski. All lived in McCurtain Co., Mountain Twp., from the early 1900's till the 1950's. Robert, Laura and Ella are buried in the Smithville Cemetery. Paula Grant, paulaggrant@hotmail.com

        My great-grandfather, James 'Frank' Baucom died while in Jail or Prision. He lived in McCurtain County at the time. His death date according to the family bible is January 9, 1921. I am looking for any information about prision records, court records or news clippings about the crime, and about the epidemic that swept the county that he is known to have died from, or any help whatsoever. Please email me at Sarah@littlesworld.com with any help you might have. Thanks, Sarah Little

        I am looking for information on my father-in-law Robert Johnson McCoy, b. 03 Aug 1911 possibly in Valiant, OK. Rumor is he got into trouble and left OK in the late 1920's or early 1930's leaving a family. He came to Texas and remarried. His father was John McCoy, mother, Sarah Ann Catherine, maiden name unknown. Judy

        I am looking for information regarding Martin Terrell or Terrill, b. 1844, MS. He is said to have died in McCurtain Co. between 1900 and 1910, and may have been living with relatives at the time.

        I am looking for information on William Robert Carter and his wife Mary, or any one else in this family. William was born 1878 in Arkansas in Scott County. He moved to McCurtain Co., after 1910. His parents were Wiley J. Carter and Matilda Phillips. His children were Carl W. and Myrtle Louise. Brothers: Frank, Rabe, Joseph, Charley, Beedie and two sisters, Sarah and Laura. Wiley worked for a furniture manufacture store or owned it. He was part owner of a funiture store in Waldren, Arkansas. In 1930 he was in McCurtain Co., Mountain, District 22. Could anyone tell me what town that was then or is close to? Geneva

        I am looking for any information on Fammie M. Green. She is buried in Bokhoma, Oklahoma. D.O.B. is August 7, 1882, and D.O.D. is October 8, 1950. Fannie was married to John H. Green, who is also buried in Bokhoma, Oklahoma. Fannie's father was Owen C. Reid, a Civil War Veteran. That is the only information I have about him. I know nothing about Fannie's mother. Fannie had a sister named Lake Era, and a brother - Lewis R. Green, who died when he was about 2 1/2 years old. If anybody has any information, please share it with me. My e-mail is hatfieldbobcats@yahoo.com. Thank you!! Teresa McCormick

        I am looking for information on Hugh Wynn/Winn who was born about 1882, d. about 1967 and lived in McCurtain Co., Oklahoma. Was this the same Hugh Winn who married Orphia Hedrick in 1900 in Aurora, Lawrence Co., Missouri? Orphia was a niece of my maternal grandfather, Marion Dee Hunt. Lynda West Hahn

        I believe that my grandfather and grandmother probably died in McCurtain County. Martha Jefferson Goode lived with her brother James R. Goode after her husband James Alexander Cocke's death. They are on the 1930 Census for Oklahoma, McCurtain County, Kirk Township. She was listed as Jeff or Jeffie, a boarder and a male. Jeffie and Matte were nicknames she used in earlier censuses. Her brother James R. Goode was arrested for killing a young man who worked for him on the farm. Would like to find out what the court records show for this awful happening. These two families were from MS, Tate County, area. James R. Goode and wife Annie are believed to have moved there first with James Alexander Cocke and wife Martha Jefferson Goode arriving later, as they are on the 1920 Census for Arkansas, Ouachita County, Layfette Township. Thanks, June Dee

        I am looking for information on Thomas C. Bearden. Born 1836 in Tn. Married Louisa J. Barnett, not sure of the last name. She was born in 1852 in Tn. Their children were, John W. 1867 AR, Mary C. 1869 AR, Letta J. 1874 AR, Lizzir D. 1875 Ar (my grandmother) and James D. 1876 AR. They supposedly lived in the Valliant area around 1910. Would like to know where Thomas C. and Lettie J. are buried. Lettie married Charlie Mote. I was told she died around 1915 and he remarried. Any information sure w ould be appreciated. Ann Davis

        My grandmother was born in Kullitulo, OK. I think this was in McCurtain County. She was born Mary Sedelia Bradley, her mother was Laura Carter (possible name Willie Laura Etta Carter) and her father was Mac or Mack Neal Clark. I was wondering in all your research if you have ran across these names? Thank you for your time. Tammy Seay

        I am looking for information on my great grandfather, James Dean/Deen and second wife Tilda. Also my great uncle Felix Dean, wife Gracie and son Gilbert. Also great uncle Hillie Dean, wife Lillie and children, Mary, Clarence and Iva. They were on the 1920 Census in McCurtain County OK. They had lived in Bowie County Texas prior to moving to across the river to McCurtain County. My grandfather, James Obie Deen moved from Bowie County to Archer County Texas in 1926. Thank you for for any information that you can provide. Ponchie (Laverne Deen)

        Hoping to find descendants of James R. b.abt 1853 and Annie Goode b. abt 1858, living in Kirk, McCurtain Co, OK, and Cisco, OK, 1918-1938 and for descendants of J. W. Goode and C. F. Frazier of Cisco, OK, same time frame, and later. Any information concerning records, of business, legal, religious, newspapers, marriages, deaths, etc., anything will be appreciated!! You may e-mail me at butterflywings@bellsouth.net

        I am searching for information on a T D Bell. I found he was buried in the Dennison Cemetery in McCurtain County. He was born in 1896 in Franklin County, AL. His name was Thaddeus Dent Bell and he was the son of Thaddeus D. and Josephine (Bolton) Bell. I will appreciate any help on this family. Thank You, Betty (Bolton) Starnes

        Ferbrache land in McCurtain Ccounty in 1918
I have a letter to my grandmother from S. G. Swan of S. G. Swan Bois D'Arc Company, Inc. of Idabel, Oklahoma dated February 9, 1918. The letter discusses the sale of land (apparently owned or willed to my grandmother, Catherine Ferbrache Queen. I am wanting to find out where that land in McCurtain County was, and how she got the land. The family story is that her brother David Ferbrache owned a store in Oklahoma. I would like to know some of this information as I am ready to print up the family history about the Ferbraches down to my father and would like to tidy this end up. It seems I should be able to find out where this land was and perhaps if this is where the store was.

        I would like to find the name of my grandmother's 2nd husband. All the family can remember is Hunkie Hunkapillar. My grandmother's name was Margaret Mae "Margot" Clayburn White. They were married in McCurtain County between April 1930 (1930 Census says she is a widow) and November 1936 (her death). Any info for Mr. Hunkapillar would be appreciated.

        I would like to find the maiden name of my husband grandfather's 3rd wife. He was Ernest Truman Cannady (born Oct. 1885 Mississippi, died April 1966 in Broken Bow, Ok.) He married Rosie ? Dean after his 2nd wife's (Lula Mae Barnes) death. Rosie was born Nov. 1889 and died Mar. 1980 in Broken Bow, Ok. Rosie was married 1st to William Oscar Dean of Texas and Ernest was married 1st to Oscar's sister, Nettie Dean. Any info would be appreciated.

        My husband's maternal grandmother was Nancy Ann Tigret (various spellings) Taylor. She was born in Texas 1873 and died in Idabel, Ok 1947. Her mother was Mary Louisa Taylor Frunk Tigret Taylor, born 1850 and died 1932 in Winsboro, Wood County, Texas. Does any one know who Mary L.'s parents are? She was born a Taylor and died a Taylor, but that is about all anyone knows. Any info would be appreciated.

        I am looking for any information on Roberson family. My father in law's name was Elmer Eddington Roberson, he had brothers, Alph and Ted, Mason and a sister, Ada. His father's name was Major and his mother's was Arizona. He spent some of his earlier life around Choctaw and McCurtain county. Thanks for any information. Carolyn

        I am looking for any information about William Fleming Irby. I have a copy of a letter he wrote to his sister, Dr. Elizabeth Dirbin Irby Crow Smith, in 1895. This letter is dated Nov. 7, 1895 and was written in Shawneetown, I.T., which was the name of McCurtain County at that time. Don Baker drbaker312@aol.com

        I am looking for information on Jess L. Haworth and his wife, Sarah Jane "Sallie" (Holder). They lived in McCurtain county during the 1920 and 1930 census. Jess was born abt. 1885 TX and Sarah the same. They had the following children, Jessie L. Haworth (female), b. abt 1914 OK (twin); Tressie L. Haworth, b. abt 1914 OK (twin); Jack Richard Haworth, b. 7 Aug 1920, OK; Vada L. Haworth, b. abt 1924 OK. Sarah had been married before to W.S.S. Spence. There children are William J. Spence, b. 16 Jul 1901 TX, d. Jul 1985 (he lived in Valliant when he died); Joseph Calvin Spence, b. abt 1904 TX; Thomas Cicero Spence, b. abt 1907 TX. Any information would be helpful and appreciated. Contact April at amakerney@yahoo.com

        Seeking data on Harris Carney listed on the l855 Nashoba Co. Census with wife, Kanctima, and children Sussan, Nelly, Ency, Joseph and Lewis. Harris was the son of half-Choctaw Jeremiah Carney of MS and his mother was Choctaw Emmahka. Would like to find descendants of this family if possible. Will exchange information I have accumulated. June Carney Pollard, Franklin, TN - email: junesam@bellsouth.net - many thanks!!

        Trying to find Thomas Pack Harrison b. 1827 Ala. and wife Mary L. Stafield, left Ala. and moved to McCurtain Co. Ok. Thomas Pack Harrison died later part of 1900. They had a son named Thomas Luther Harrison b. 1860 Ala. married 3 times and had children by another woman also. He lived on Indian reservation and died in 1923. He was shot in the back by his brother in law. I am trying to find were they are buried and if they are listed on any Indian Rolls. Billy Ray Wilborn of Alabama wilbornb@aol.com