How deep are your roots in Oklahoma? (Tulsa, Bartlesville: apartments, vacation)

[HeatherDawn]

Hi, Everyone! New to this forum and I love it!

All of my grandparents grew up in Oklahoma so I am at least third generation on both sides. I know that my great grandparents lived in Oklahoma but I'm not sure if they were born here or moved later in life. I will have to check into that!

[BigOkie]

My mother's side of the family has roots on her father's side three generations deep, starting in Kingfisher County, her Mother three generations in Pawnee County. My mother's father's family moved here from Minnesota by way of Germany. My maternal grandmother is a lifelong genealogist (wrote a book in the seventies on her family line with a copy in many major city libraries AND a copy in the most coveted library for genealogists, the Mormon Library in Utah).

My Dad's is a bit of a conundrum. After spending several years doing old census searches and the like, his family's trip started in part from France in the late 1600s, then North Carolina, Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas and finally, Oklahoma. My Dad was born in Tulsa, but was raised in Bentonville, AR. In that line I also have about 1/32 Cherokee and 1/32 Lakota Sioux blood. I hold no place on the Cherokee rolls, but I know for a fact I am a Cherokee, but celebrate both tribal heritages.

[LadyRobyn]

Heather Dawn, Welcome to the forum! Tracing your 'roots' can be a lot of fun, if you decide to try and need any pointers drop me a line and I will help where I can.

Goodpasture, I had to do some 'digging' into Hawaiian History on my hubby's (Maternal) side... All my Mother-in-Law knew about her Grandmother was that she lived in Hawaii and met her husband while he was in the military. (she died shortly after reaching the mainland)

Turns out her family were some of the Puerto Rican people that were 'shipped' over to help harvest Sugar Cane... I still recall her reaction to finding out about her heritage... To say she was stunned would be an understatement. She just kept asking "Are you SURE??" She was sooo excited.

BigOkie, How wonderful!! Your Grandmother gave you a great gift. Some of my Husband's ancestors are mentioned in books about "Early California Settlers". One in particular had a rather 'colorful' write up. Something to do with gambling and the local "cat-houses".

At best all of my research will be like a giant jigsaw puzzle for my kids to figure out... all the pieces are there though!

[okpondlady]

I guess this is as good of a place as any to meet everyone and say HOWDEEEEE.
My name is Karen and I am from OKLAHOMA too!!!
I was born at Tinker AFB, my dad being retired from the Army at a young age and living in Eufaula, and my mom and dad both grew up in Texanna, attending school in Eufaula of course, cause Texanna didn't have a school anymore by then.
My mother's mother was born in Texanna and actually lived with her family in "The Bottoms" where the lake is now, not the most high society folks but grounded good. One of her sisters has done MAJOR genealogy and we know alot about them. Before Texanna they were from around Vian. Black gum I think was the name of the place. She still has cousins that live there. Some of them also went to California with The Depression.
My mother's father was born in Searcy, Arkansas. Moved here as a young child.
My father's father moved here as a young man from Mississippi. In the 1930's. This was after his brother and him were kicked out of the University of Mississippi for DANCING (OMG).
My father's mother was born at Porum Landing, Oklahoma. This is the branch of the family that has the most people but we know the least about. She was the youngest but "her father died before she was born." In the language of genealogy that usually means she was illegitimate, or at least that is how we have taken it.

For 2 of my 4 branches...we are about as Okie as we can get. I like what Redbird said, so deep my ankles are red. My EX husband hated it here, wonder why he is an EX?

Karen

[Trinaz]

Hello, I am a long time lurker and finally decided to post.

How deep are my roots in Oklahoma? Why, my roots are so deep that although I live in Arizona my big toe sticks out of the ground in one of those peanut fields in Eakly.

In 1871 my great, great, grandfather packed up his family and moved them from Gordon County, Georgia, to Pickens County (Chickasaw Nation), Oklahoma. He had a permit to live and work for a farmer who was leasing land from the Chickasaw Indians. One of his daughters, my great grandmother, met and married an Irish cowboy who herded cattle along the Chisholm Trail near the Red River and up to, what is now known as, Tulsa. They were married in Addington in 1874. They moved to Laverty in 1906. One of their daughters, my grandmother, was born in 1891 near Anadarko and she married a man that is a true Sooner. He and his parents ran, on foot, from the Texas border line into the new territory before the gun was even fired. They were married in 1913 in the town of Laverty.

My father was born and raised in Rushsprings. My mother and her mother were born and raised in Eakly. So you see I come from a long line of Okies and today many of my relatives are scattered throughout Oklahoma.

Now if you happen to be out in one of those peanut fields in Eakly and you see a big toe sticking out of the ground, do not attempt to pick, tug, pull, or tickle that toe. Be warned that if you do the ground will commence to shake and rumble as that toe is still attached to the rest of me.

[shariok]

Well, let's say.... we have some documents from the family of the land run.... Pretty much, both sides of my family were started here, literally. We found a land run certificate document in my great-great aunts Bible when she died a while back.
It is kinda funny.... one side of my family moved to CA from OK.... so some of them mirgated when the other Oklahomas did too...
But I'm not sure on details...
Shari

[Choctaw2]

John L. Jones And Sophia Brashears (my Great Great Grandparents) were married in Marengo Co., Alabama in June 1841 and moved to Indian Territory. They arrived at Fort Coffee on 12 Feb 1847 with the Itoonla’s party of Sixtowns. The Muster Roll for the Choctaw emigrants lists John and Sophia with two children. The families later settled in the Mooshulatubbe District. John L. Jones and Sophia Brashear(s) had four children, Charles, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander,( my Great Grand Father) and Frances. My Great Grand Father was a farmer. His brother, Benjamin was appointed Sheriff in Tobucksy County, which later became Pittsburg County at statehood. Benjamin was a member of the famed Choctaw Light Horsemen. The Light Horsemen was a unit of lawmen chosen to uphold the law in the Choctaw Nation according to the treaties with the United States. Many times they were the Judge, Jury and Executioner. They were known for their fairness and ability to ride and shoot. According to some documents these lawmen worked through the Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs. Benjamin was shot and killed on the 13 or 20 Sept 1876.

Benjamin is one of the sixty original inductees to the Honor Roll of Fallen Law Enforcement Officer in Indian Territory and Oklahoma. He is inscribed on the Memorial located at the Indian Police Academy in Artesia, NM. His name can also be found as an Indian Police Officer on the Oklahoma Peace Officers Memorial for police officers killed in the line of duty. This Memorial is located in Oklahoma City, OK.


My Mom's side of the family came to Indian Territory in a covered wagon from Mississippi about the same time my Dad's family came from Alabama,

[jessaka]

Interesting history Choctaw.

[peggydavis]

Hi new posters Heather Dawn, okpondlady, and Trinaz. Hope to see you posting more in the future!

Everyone's history has been so interesting to read.

My DH's father came to Wewoka OK from Washington state in the 1920s as a young man. He was sent here by his family to assist his uncle who was a lawyer in Wewoka. His uncle, B.F. Davis, had one of the first oil wells in Oklahoma.

[Brasidas]

Deep roots. Even though I presently live in the DC area, I manage to come back home frequently.

Mother and Grandfather are buried there. Was born in Wichita, raised in Tulsa and Cleveland, Ok.

Adopted mom, her parents (my grandparents), all live in Cleveland area. My sister lives in Bixby, and I visit every six weeks or so.

My son lives across the highway from my mom and grandparents.

Was raised Cherokee, and went to powows frequently as a kid. Biological maternal grandfather was half-blood and he taught me the ways.

Left two years ago this January, and still miss it. I get lots of laughs from east coast types who co-locate Oklahoma with states like Montana and Idaho. Must be an image thing. Also miss decent steaks.