Frank Robert Sullivan, born April 5, 1878, in the Cooweescoowee District, was the son of James and Mary Claremore. He married Daisy Bishop and had two children: James Bradshaw Sullivan and Mary Belle Sullivan, the latter born in 1916. The lineage traces back to his grandfather, James Sullivan, originally from Georgia, and his grandmother, Mary Ann McPherson. Frank is a farmer near Claremore, contributing to a legacy intertwined with regional history.
Stephen G. Maxfield, born in 1873 to Jenkins Whiteside and Kate Hastings Maxfield, received his education in the Cherokee Nation. He wed Ada Shockey in Claremore in 1894, and together they raised five children: Grace, Cora, Pauline, Almeda, and Woodrow. A devout member of the Methodist Church, Maxfield also belonged to fraternal organizations such as the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Knights of Pythias, reflecting his commitment to community and service.
Ruth Jane Dick, born January 8, 1870, in Delaware District, was educated at Cherokee National Schools. She married Charles Henry Hawkins on October 17, 1884, and they had a daughter, Emma Lee, born February 18, 1898. Emma married George H. Freeman on September 12, 1919, and they welcomed a son, Paul Lawrence, on August 2, 1920. George served honorably in World War I with the 56th Infantry, being discharged on February 28, 1919, at Fort Sheridan.
Franklin Wallace Craig, born in Missouri on March 15, 1854, married Catherine Fetrick on November 8, 1878. They had one daughter, Edna Earl Craig, born June 8, 1880, who later married George Wesbroford Durall in 1897. The Dural family, including their five children, was active in the Methodist Church, with George Durall pursuing a career in the loan and insurance sector. The family’s connections to community organizations like the Masons and the Eastern Star reflect their involvement in local social life.
Joseph Lewis Gibbs was born on April 29, 1864, in Mattoon, Illinois. He married Eliza Gourd on August 20, 1891, and they had two sons, Charles A. and Joseph Scott. Gibbs owned a notable curio store in the Southwest, specializing in American-made goods, coins, and Navajo blankets. Eliza was the daughter of John R. and Artemissa Gourd, with roots tracing back through prominent Cherokee lineage. Their son Charles A. married Augusta Griswold on April 22, 1920.
James McLain, son of Calvin and Charlotte McLain, married Elizabeth J. Kennedy and later Lulu Breeden. He fathered nine children: Henriette J. and Sarah Vivian with Kennedy, and Haskell, Etta, Cora, Woodrow, Calvin, Charlotte, and Lucy with Breeden. Educated at the Orphan Asylum, McLain was known for his integrity as a member of the A. F. T. A. He worked as a farmer near Claremore, reflecting his commitment to both family and community.
Reverend Stephen Foreman (1807-1881) was a prominent Presbyterian minister and Justice of the Supreme Court of the Cherokee Nation. He married Sallie W. Riley in 1834, and they had a son, Stephen Taylor Foreman, who wed Ada Carter in 1874. The Foremans had several children, including Taylor Worcester Foreman, an Army captain who served in World War I. The family’s legacy continues through their descendants, with Ada Laura and Perry Ashbrook Foreman among those now deceased. Ada C. Foreman resides in Claremore, Oklahoma.
Albert Brown, born in 1887 in Muskogee to John T. and Lou (Griggs) Brown, received his education in local public schools. In 1908, he wed Mary, daughter of Frederick Carter, in Claremore. The couple had two children, Juanita and Gabriel. A dedicated farmer, Albert is also an active member of the A. H. T. A., contributing to both his family and community.
Elizabeth Jane Fields was born on February 13, 1880, and educated at Hogan Institute. She married David Barney Haddan on August 9, 1894, and together they had two children, Thomas Elmer Franklin and Marie Susan Haddan. David was a prosperous farmer and served as County Commissioner of Mayes County. Elizabeth is linked to a prominent family, being a great-great-granddaughter of Richard Fields, Chief of the Texas Cherokees, and is active in the Eastern Star Chapter No. 50 in Pryor.
Nettle Hutchins, born to Robin and Nancy Jane Smith on February 15, 1872, near Claremore, was educated at local institutions. She married Willard Edward Hutchins on May 10, 1891, and together they had five children. Nettle, known by her Cherokee name Chauouke, belonged to the Wolf Clan. Her father served as a Councilor for the Cooweescoowee District in the late 1860s before his death in 1872.
William Wear Bryan, born in 1868 in Missouri, graduated from Western Dental College and married Rachel Bell in 1892. They had five children, though three sadly passed during infancy. Dr. Bryan served as President of the State Board of Dental Examiners for nine years and is Vice-President of Claremore’s First National Bank. He owns a 320-acre ranch specializing in pedigreed livestock, particularly Shorthorns, and is known for his hospitality at home. Mrs. Bryan is related to prominent local figures, further enriching their family legacy.
The 1852 Laws of the Cherokee Nation includes the tribe’s first law, approved by Principal Chief Enola and Second Chief Pathkiller, with Secretary Charles Hicks’ signature. Born circa 1760-1770, Hicks was a half-breed Cherokee educated through missionary efforts. He served as Treasurer and Second Chief, known for his intelligence and integrity. He was involved in Cherokee governance until his death around 1827. His descendants, notably Elijah and Daniel Ross Hicks, held significant positions in the Cherokee Nation, contributing to its legacy and governance.
John Adam Bible, born on October 13, 1872, to William Henry and Mary E. Bible, married Ella Brinker on July 1, 1895, in Claremore. Ella, born on November 1, 1877, in Shelby County, Illinois, is the daughter of Freedom E. and Louisa Brinker. The couple had two daughters, Katie and Maude, with Maude later marrying Charles A. Carter and living in Kansas City, Missouri. The Bibles are active members of the Church of God and are engaged in progressive farming near Talala, Oklahoma.
Sue Austin, born December 14, 1898, in Ft. Gibson, was the daughter of Charles Harris and Pearl Victoria Sisson. She received her education in Ft. Gibson, Muskogee, and Claremore. On June 5, 1920, she married Ervin F. Austin, who was involved in the wholesale dry goods business. Sue’s lineage includes a rich heritage, linking her family to notable figures within the Cherokee community, including her grandparents George and Narcissa Sisson, who contributed significantly to the region’s history.
Ghigovi, a full-blood Cherokee, married Love and Muskrat, bearing several children, including Lucy, who wed Jesse, the son of William Henry. Their lineage continued with Josiah Henry, born in 1850, who married Laura Buffington and had a son, Jesse Henry, born in 1875. Jesse received education at the Cherokee National Schools and later married Margaret Allen, having two sons. After Margaret’s passing, he married Vernie Crittenden, who also predeceased him. Jesse Henry was active as a farmer in Claremore.
Thomas Dunn Bard Jr. was born on October 4, 1880, in Dalton, Georgia, to Thomas Dunn and Laura Rogers Bard. He received his education at Cherokee National Schools and Willie Halsell College. A veteran of the Rough Riders, he was mustered out due to vision issues. He married Elizabeth Belle Prather on January 2, 1910, and they had three children: Jennie May, Jackson Rogers, and Thomas Dunn Bard III. The couple were active Presbyterians, with Bard also involved in the Elks and Eagles organizations.
John Manchester Taylor, born April 18, 1818, was the son of James Madison Taylor and Addie Manchester. He married Bertha E. McCutchan on February 23, 1893, with whom he had five children. A notable figure in Cherokee history, he served in various capacities, including U.S. Deputy Marshal and attorney for several Native tribes. Taylor was also a thirty-second degree Mason and involved in local law enforcement and judicial roles, playing a significant part in his community until his death on January 7, 1907.
Benjamin F. Sparlin, born on November 17, 1885, in Oklahoma, is the son of Oliver and Mattie Sparlin. He married Mary L. Palmour on November 9, 1914, in Claremore, Oklahoma. Mary, born on October 23, 1887, in Georgia, is the daughter of B. F. and Amandie Palmour. Together, they had two children: Amy Gazelle, born on March 12, 1917, and William Sparlin, born on June 10, 1920. Benjamin is known for his farming endeavors near Chelsea.
Lew Wofford Hutchins, born in May 1892 and educated at Claremore, married Emma Lea Clarke at sea on June 6, 1916. Together, they had two children: Lew Wofford, born in 1917, and Jetnette Lea, born in 1918. Hutchins is the son of Willard and Nettie (Smith) Hutchins, while Emma is the daughter of Richard and Emma Lea Clarke. Richard Clarke passed away prior to 1920, when Emma Lea died.
Mary Theresa Flippin, born on June 29, 1896, in Verdigris, was the daughter of J. F. and Mary Lane Flippin. She married A. F. Reed on September 3, 1915, in Claremore. Together, they had two children: Elizabeth Ann and James Franklin. A. F. Reed serves as the assistant cashier at the Farmers Bank and Trust Co. of Claremore, contributing to the local economy and community.