Apr. 29, 1998-- I am searching for information about my paternal grand- father, Albert Wade Hopkins, born March 10, 1885, died June 1974. He was married to Susie Graham in Caddo, OK, August ? 1912. His father's name was Henry Washington Hopkins (may be buried at Bray or Marlow, OK.) His mother's name was Margaret Ellen Hoss (died in Shawnee, OK about 1944 and is buried in Tecumseh). Both may have been born in Missouri. His grandfather's name was James Hopkins, a Civil War veteran, who is buried at the cemetery in Caddo, OK. I do not have any birthdates or dates.

My grandfather, Albert Wade Hopkins, is listed in the 1910 Atoka County census. He lived there most of his adult life, except for an approx. ten year period in California during the 1940's and early 50's. In the early 1970's, he was placed in a nursing home in Durant, OK. (Bryan, Co.) My father, Louis Washington Hopkins, was born in Atoka county on Granny Creek (it is part of the Stuart Ranch now)on June 07, 1914. My grand- mother, Susie Graham Hopkins, died in Atoka County East of Caney (sometime between 1920 and 1922), and is buried in the Caney cemetery, but we do not know where she is buried. We do not know her parents names or where she was from. She did have a sister named Nora, who married Thomas Hopkins (a brother to my grandfather, Albert Wade). We think she had at least one other sister, and maybe three. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Kim Hopkins

I was looking thru your cemetery list and did not see a cemetery named Bethlem or Bethlam. My great uncle Charlie Atteberry was buried there. I was wondering if the name might have been changed, or if it is no longer in use, and maybe turned into pasture land. Regards, Ruth Atteberry Adams Atoka County Coordinator

My birth certificate shows that my father , William Junia McFARLAND, was born in Bryan County. His birh date was June 17, 1890. His younger sister, Ida, was also born in Bryan County about two years later.

My father always said that he was born on a farm "on Caddo Creek, near the watermill". Ida also said that she was born on "Caddy" creek. This leads me to believe that the McFarland family lived in Bryan county for at least 3 or 4 years - 1889 - 1893 ?

I have not been able to find a Caddo creek in Bryan county but I do know that there is a town by the name of Caddo in the northern part of the county.

My grandfathers name was Samuel Marion McFARLAND, my grandmothers name was Varah ASKEW McFarland. They were married in Palo Pinto County, Texas in 1878. The two names that I would like to have added to your list are McFARLAND and ASKEW.

I am trying to get leads on the parents of William and Varah. I have had no luck in Palo Pinto County. If you have any suggestions on where I might search in Bryan county I would be grateful.

My mother, Hazel D. GOOCH was born in/near Caddo on 3 October 1912. Her father was John W(?) GOOCH and her mother was Exie Pearl TEAL. My grandparents were married in DeQueen (Sevier Co), AR in 1904 and moved to OK sometime in/after September of 1907. There is oral history of Native American ancestry, but this has not as yet been established.

MAHAFFEY, Jacob Wesley m. to LOFTON/ON, Missouri Elizabeth. Their 6th child (daughter/Ada) was born in or near Durant in 1892. I think one of the parents , probably the father was 1/2 Choctaw and 1/2 Irish - from Mississippi. Thank you for your help. RH

KINNAIRD

Searching for information regarding my great grandmother Allie Bates and her family and husband Lee Thornton all from Bryan County, Oklahoma. Allie Bates born January 19, 1880 I believe around Durant, OK. Died December 11, 1972 Garland County, Arkansas. Allie married Lee Thornton, a full blooded Indian, do not know what tribe, around Durant, OK.

Allie's fathers name was William Tison Bates born April 5, 1850 in North Carolina, died Oct 28, 1928 in Arkansas. William Tison Bates married Martha Wilson Sept 27, 1868, Montgomery County, AR. Martha Wilson born July 12, 1855 in Georgia, died March 30, 1890 and buried near Durant, OK. William and Martha Bates moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma to Arkansas. They had nine children and I believe all or most of the children were born in Oklahoma.
BATES CHILDREN

• Johnie Bates
• James W. "Bud" Bates
• William J. Bates
• Huie Bates
• Allie Bates
• Rosetta Bates
• Monroe Bates
• Onsloe Bates
• Mattie Bates

BROWN, Will and ROACH,Molly. They were married in 1897 in Durant, IT. He worked on the rail road, but I do not know which one. Her family, ROACH, Levi lived in Durant bfore Will came along. Thank you

I am seeking any information on JAMES E. MITCHELL. He was living in Bryan County in 1920 with his wife, Mattie, and children, Anna and Ollis. I believe he was killed sometime between 1920 and 1924. Any info will be appreciated!

Fannin family

I am looking for family information on my great-uncle E.J. Fannin who was County Clerk in Bryan County in 1902. Please forward care of Glen Crist at the above E-mail address. Thank you, in advance, Ida M. Haynes

I am looking for a Red Hill Cemetery near Bakchita. My Greatgranddad John Shelton is suppose to be buried in a cemetery called Red Hill. And we know they were near Durant. He died in 1910 and was buried in Oklahoma and later his wife took her family back to Van Buren County, Arkansas. My grandmother use to talk about Durant so for that reason we believe he must be buried near there. Any help would be appreciated. JoAnn Bradford Garrett

BRYAN COUNTY QUERY

Looking for relatives or friends who could help me locate I. J. Jackson, who is my husband's grandfather. I have found I.J. in the 1920 Bryan County Census, Albany Township #8 living with parents Jod (?) and Jewel Jackson and two younger brothers, Clarence and Robert. I. J. married Lillian Maud Jackson in 1937 and their son, my father-in-law, was born in 1938. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Sherry Jackson

I am seeking info on my great grandfather. According to his son his name was William Milton "Billy" BAKER. He was born in Chillicothe, Liningston Co., Missouri. He died in Bochito, Bryan County, Oklahoma between 1940 and 1960. When my grandfather, Marvin Ray BAKER, was a young boy, Billy, his father, left their family and disappeared. It wasn't until Billy was an elderly man that he again made contact with his children. I would like to find a copy of his obituary if one is available. I am hoping to find more information on Billy's parents and any siblings he may have had. I have heard that Billy and one brother had to leave Missouri under suspicious circumstances. He lived with a friend in Bochito until his death. My grandfather and all but one sister has passed away and she doesn't know anything else about her father. Please help!! I can be reached at slc@tyler.net or snail mailed at 506 Willingham, Whitehouse, TX 75791.

Seeking information about descendants of Thomas Gibson Martin, b. 7 Mar 1864 in Marshall, AR, d. 5 Apr 1954 in Hope, AR, married 23 Dec 1886 to Elizabeth Ann Barker, b. 5 Mar 1869 in Indian Territory, d. 22 Dec 1894 in Caddo, OK.

Seeking information about descendants of John Dandridge BARTON, b. 2 Jul 1880 in MS, d. 31 May 1967 in Durant, OK, married 14 Jan 1913 in Durant, OK to Inez HIGHTOWER, b. 11 Jan 1896 in Stamps, AR, d. 14 Aug 1950 in Mead, OK.

Date: Wed, 7 Jan 1998 19:28:35 EST From: JGarr76361

I am looking for a Red Hill Cemetery near Bakchita. My Greatgranddad John Shelton is suppose to be buried in a cemetery called Red Hill. And we know they were near Durant. He died in 1910 and was buried in Oklahoma and later his wife took her family back to Van Buren County, Arkansas. My grandmother use to talk about Durant so for that reason we believe he must be buried near there. Any help would be appreciated. JoAnn Bradford Garrett

Mary Lou Ella (Smith) Barnes died in Caddo, OK 20 Oct 1939. She is my great-grandmother. She is burried in the Gethsemene Cemetery there. Is there an obit in the Caddo Herald? Does anyone know of family members? Any information would be appeciated. Thank you.

I am looking for Joseph Schooling Jr. It has been said that he died in Byran OK. I have search as much as I can from where I live. Could you give me a idea where to go next. I have tried the state but he died before death cert were required. Is there someone who could look up the 1900 federal census for me and see where he could be living? I really need help here. He was the son of Joseph Schooling and poor Joseph Jr was said to be retarded and was sent to OK ca 1885 after his brother John Logan Schooling of Lawrence Co, MO died. I really appreciate any help you can give me on this. Mona

Looking for relatives or friends who could help me locate I. J. Jackson, who is my husband's grandfather. I have found I.J. in the 1920 Bryan County Census, Albany Township #8 living with parents Jod (?) and Jewel Jackson and two younger brothers, Clarence and Robert. I. J. married Lillian Maud Jackson in 1937 and their son, my father-in-law, was born in 1938. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Sherry Jackson

I am seeking info on my great grandfather. According to his son his name was William Milton "Billy" BAKER. He was born in Chillicothe, Liningston Co., Missouri. He died in Bochito, Bryan County, Oklahoma between 1940 and 1960. When my grandfather, Marvin Ray BAKER, was a young boy, Billy, his father, left their family and disappeared. It wasn't until Billy was an elderly man that he again made contact with his children. I would like to find a copy of his obituary if one is available. I am hoping to find more information on Billy's parents and any siblings he may have had. I have heard that Billy and one brother had to leave Missouri under suspicious circumstances. He lived with a friend in Bochito until his death. My grandfather and all but one sister has passed away and she doesn't know anything else about her father. Please help!! I can be reached at slc@tyler.net or snail mailed at 506 Willingham, Whitehouse, TX 75791.

Seeking information about descendants of John Dandridge BARTON, b. 2 Jul 1880 in MS, d. 31 May 1967 in Durant, OK, married 14 Jan 1913 in Durant, OK to Inez HIGHTOWER, b. 11 Jan 1896 in Stamps, AR, d. 14 Aug 1950 in Mead, OK.

Calera OK Cemeteries

I was wanting to know if you knew anyone that does research of other people at the Bryan Co. Heritage Research Library. I live in Carmi, IL so it is hard for me to get information. I know that my Grandfather was raised around there and died there. That library could help me in my search.

Are there any cemetery records for Blue, OK? I am looking for John R. (Jack) Lynch who lived there in 1903. John Yates Wichita Falls, TX

ALLEN BAILEY CRABTREE, BORN SEPT 4,1855, IN ARKANSAS, FATHER OF L D CRABTREE, BORN FEB 25, 1896 WHO MARRIED ANNIE F DYER ON JUNE 23, 1917 IN CALERA, BRYAN COUNTY--HER MOTHER'S NAME WAS FANNIE G FRANKLIN BORN OCT 27, 1870 WHOSE FATHER WAS THOMAS FRANKLIN, LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON ALLEN CRABTREE RELATIVES, FATHER, GRANDFATHER, (BELIEVE THE FATHER MIGHT BE JONATHAN L CRABTREE, HIS WIFE MIGHT HAVE BEEN MILDRED A MOORE) ANY AND ALL INFORMATION WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.