Oklahoma Genealogy is being developed as a genealogical and historical resource for your personal use. It contains information and records for Oklahoma ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Specifically, it provides sources for birth records, death records, marriage records, census records, tax records, court records, and military records. It also provides some historical details about different times and people in Oklahoma history.
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- History and More:
- Acts. Agreements, Treaties
- Cherokee Treaties, One through Ten
- Cherokee Treaties, Eleven through Fifteen
- Creek Treaties, One through Fifteen
- Act of Union Between Eastern and Western Cherokee, 1838
- Articles Of Agreement Between The Cherokee And Delaware
- Liberality and Progress of Cherokee–Their Freedmen
- Cost of Emigration to Indian Territory
- Proposed Division of the Cherokee Nation
- Eastern Cherokee
- Indians in the Civil War of 1861 to 1865
- Earnest Appeals of Confederate Emissaries
- An Indian Agent’s Report
- Another Agent’s Statement
- The Dawes Commission (In 3 parts)
- Attitude Of Indians Toward Dissolution Of Tribal Governments
- Allotment Of Indian Lands
- How Titles To Town Lots Were Secured
- Military
- Judge J. M. Keys’ Tribute to Stand Watie and His Men Extract from Life of General Watie
- The Fort Gibson National Cemetery
- Claremore Mound
- Indian Refugees of the Civil War
- Schools
Kiowa County Oklahoma Pioneers
The following articles contain information about a variety of early pioneering families of Kiowa County, Oklahoma. They come from a variety of published and unpublished sources.
Frank Lugert – Immigrant And Pioneer
Frank Lugert, born in 1869 in Bohemia, was a courageous immigrant who became a prominent pioneer in Kiowa County, Oklahoma. After immigrating to America at age 13, he participated in historic land openings and founded the town of Lugert, establishing a general store and post office. The town thrived until it was devastated by a tornado in 1912, leading to its decline. Despite challenges, Lugert rebuilt and continued to serve the community. He passed away in 1958, remembered for his contributions to the development of Kiowa County.
Wanzor Family of Mountain View
The narrative chronicles the lives of Harry and Mary Wanzor, Oklahoma pioneers, as recounted by their daughter, Sarah Eva Wanzor Stone, in 1977. They journeyed from Kansas to Oklahoma in 1896, establishing a homestead while experiencing hardships and community life. The story highlights their agricultural endeavors, family milestones, and contributions to local society, culminating in Harry’s death in 1934 and Mary’s later years in San Antonio. Their legacy continues through Sarah’s writing, aimed at preserving their experiences for future generations of Wanzor descendants, solidifying their connection to Mountain View.
Mansell Family of Kiowa County
Judge John William Mansell, the first County Judge of Kiowa County, had roots in South Carolina before relocating his family to Oklahoma Territory. After facing hardships and numerous relocations, they settled in Hobart, where Mansell served as a respected judge and community leader. His public service and personal life included managing a newspaper and caring for his family amid challenges, such as smallpox and natural disasters. He upheld the belief that public office belonged to the people and was active in local church and civic activities until his death in 1929.
Marie Bailey Anderson
Marie B. Anderson recounts her family’s journey from Tennessee to Oklahoma, detailing her parents’ dreams of the West and their life in Lone Wolf. Growing up amidst challenges, she shares vivid memories of school, family dynamics, and community events. Marie reflects on her childhood experiences, including friendships, hardships, and the transition from horse-drawn transport to automobiles. After leaving Oklahoma in 1918, the family settled in Alabama, where she completed her education and married Forrest Lee Anderson, Jr. Marie’s nostalgic narrative highlights resilience and the evolving nature of her upbringing.
Colonel Lewellen Clay
Colonel Lewellen Clay moved to Kiowa County from Michigan at age 15 and established a law practice in Hobart in 1901. He married Edna Finley in 1902, the daughter of the county’s first judge. Prominent in the Masons, Clay shared humorous anecdotes from his life, including his adventurous arrival in Oklahoma and amusing encounters while surveying land. His granddaughter, Sallie Sue Nunn Groves, treasures family stories and writings passed down from Clay.