Oklahoma Genealogy

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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1905 Mountain View Tornado

This Mountain View Progress article recounts the devastating cyclone that struck Mountain View, Oklahoma, on November 4, 1905, resulting in seven deaths and numerous injuries. The storm caused extensive destruction, uprooting buildings and machinery, including the local gin where several victims lost their lives. Eyewitness accounts detail the chaos and the community’s quick response in caring for the injured and deceased. The article highlights the tragic loss of J. S. Barkley and his family members, as well as efforts made by neighboring towns to assist in recovery and relief.
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Arthur T. Henderson, Merchant

Arthur T. Henderson, at 83, is likely Kiowa County’s oldest merchant, having operated his store in Cold Springs since 1913. Though the store has diminished to mostly selling soda and bread, Henderson continues to run it partly to stay active and connect with the community. Known for his independent spirit and Biblical scholarship, he is an enduring fixture in Cold Springs, a community that has significantly reduced in population. His life reflects the history of the area and its evolution, as he reminisces about its vibrant past despite the store’s later challenges.
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Fannie M. Bramblett Letters

In 1901, Fannie Mae Bramblett, a 24-year-old schoolteacher from Texas, won a 160-acre land claim in Kiowa County during a lottery for homesteads in Oklahoma. Along with the land, she attracted suitors eager to marry her, leading to a collection of letters from them, which her great-niece, Jacqueline Gray, has shared with the Kiowa County site. Fannie, who later married George Arnold, lived in New Mexico until her death at 98 in 1975. The letters showcase the romantic pursuits of men hoping to win her affection amidst the excitement of the land lottery.
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Charley Tannyhill, Our Neighbor

In 1929, at three years old, the author recalls riding Mr. Charley Tannyhill’s horse, an experience that ended with a fall into a plowed garden. Mr. Tannyhill, a local homesteader from Indiana, developed the Circle Dot Ranch in Kiowa County, where he lived a unique life, marked by his time with the Ringling Brothers Circus and his unconventional lifestyle. Known for his generosity, he welcomed visitors and had a quirky personality. He passed away in the 1950s.
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Mrs. W. A. Thompson Ancestors

This article reflects on the ancestry of Mrs. W. A. Thompson, tracing her family roots from Ireland and Scotland to America. It describes the history and culture of the Scots and Irish, their struggles and resilience in the face of adversity, and their migration to America where they settled and contributed to frontier life. The narrative highlights personal experiences, family connections, and a commitment to community and faith.
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Sauerberg Brothers

Mark and Bill Sauerberg, originally from Holstein, Germany, immigrated to the U.S. in 1891. After ten years of moving south through various states, they settled in Lone Wolf, Oklahoma. They established businesses, including a livery stable and later a dray business, while building friendships, including with Native American Chief Lone Wolf. The town was named Lone Wolf in 1912, reflecting the brothers’ influence. Bill later started a successful chicken farm, showcasing their entrepreneurial spirit and resilience through adversity, including natural disasters and encounters with outlaws.
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