Most of these McIntosh County Oklahoma cemeteries are complete indices at the time of transcription, however, in some cases we provide the listing when it is only a partial listing. A complete list of available online transcriptions and gravestone photos for McIntosh County Oklahoma cemeteries.
Charles R. Freeman, born on November 8, 1875, in Clay County, Mississippi, has been a prominent attorney in Checotah since 1902. He graduated from the Iuka Normal Institute and the University of Mississippi, earning his LL.B. in 1901. After practicing briefly in Starkville, he established a successful law practice in Checotah. Beyond law, Freeman is involved in banking and agriculture, owning extensive farmland. Married to Eunie V. McCafferty, he is active in community services and supports the Democratic Party, exemplifying strong citizenship in his locale.
The 1922 biographical manuscript contains 457 biographies of notable individuals from Northeastern Oklahoma, particularly the Muskogee area. The inclusion in the manuscript was contingent upon a submission fee, resulting in the omission of some residents. Covering counties such as Adair, Cherokee, and Sequoyah, these biographies reflect a period when the region was known as Indian Territory. It is important to note that residency in this area does not necessarily indicate Native American heritage, which requires proof of tribal affiliation.
Claude A. Niles, born on November 5, 1882, in Missouri, is a distinguished attorney in Checotah and a senior partner at Niles Staley. He graduated from the State University after attending local schools and began law practice in 1906. Niles served as the city attorney and assistant county attorney while contributing to community development. Married to Elva Barton, he has two daughters. A Presbyterian and a Democrat, he is also active in the Masonic Lodge and local bar associations, emphasizing his commitment to law and civic engagement.
George Miller, Jr. was born on December 18, 1882, in Leon County, Florida. Educated in public schools and at the University of Virginia, he moved to Oklahoma in 1908 and practiced civil law. He served as county attorney in Eufaula and as assistant U.S. attorney in Muskogee. Married to Abi Burton, a descendant of the Creek Nation, they have two children. An active community member, Miller is involved in several organizations, including the First Presbyterian Church and the Masonic fraternity.
Martin E. Turner, born on May 2, 1878, in Columbia, Missouri, has been a prominent lawyer in Eufaula for over a decade. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1898 and initially practiced law in Columbia before moving to Oklahoma. Turner served as city attorney in Blackwell and worked in Newkirk and Oklahoma City before settling in Eufaula. He is a member of the bar associations, vice president of the Oklahoma State Bank, and engages in farming and oil production. Married to Vera L. Lane, he is active in politics and community affairs.
John T. Cooper, born on August 7, 1881, in Scottsboro, Alabama, moved to Indian Territory in 1894. He pursued education, graduating from Harrell Institute and engaging in teaching before studying law, gaining admission to the bar in 1915. A prominent attorney in Checotah, Cooper also contributed to the Premier Oil & Gas Company and was involved in organized labor movements, initially supporting the Socialist Party before transitioning to the Democratic Party. He is married to Laura G. Robinson and they have five children.
Floyd E. Staley, born on October 17, 1895, in Ottawa, Kansas, is a notable young attorney in Oklahoma, currently a partner at the law firm Miles Staley in Checotah. He is the son of William and Grace Staley, who moved to Oklahoma in 1909. Floyd pursued his education at the State University at Norman, graduating with a B.A. and LL.B. in 1921. A member of the Republican party and active in his community, he is also involved with various legal and fraternal organizations.
John Wesley Porter, born on December 1, 1886, in Kentucky, is a prominent attorney in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After graduating from Washington and Lee University in 1909, he began his legal career in Eufaula before relocating to Muskogee in 1918, where he established a successful practice. Porter is married to Mary Elizabeth Baskett, with whom he has three sons. He is active in various professional organizations, including the Muskogee Bar Association, and holds affiliations with the Masons and Elks, enjoying motoring in his free time.
Dale B. Whybark, born in Lane, Kansas, in August 1887, was the son of railroad superintendent George S. Whybark. After graduating high school in Fort Smith, he worked for the Drew Hardwood Lumber Company before becoming cashier at the First National Bank in Eufaula. In 1918, he purchased the Oklahoma State Bank, where he serves as President. A successful rancher and family man, Whybark is active in local affairs and involved in various fraternal organizations. He has three children with his wife, Roberta.
Washington Grayson, born in Eufaula, Oklahoma, on May 15, 1882, has been a significant figure in the Creek Nation’s tribal government. A son of half-blood Creek parents, he received a robust education and served as a Lieutenant in the Philippine Constabulary before his military service in World War I, rising to the rank of Major. After the war, Grayson became Creek Nation’s principal chief in 1921. He enjoys high respect for his leadership and contributions to the community and state, maintaining a prominent social standing.
Dr. Andrew J. Snelson, born on January 1, 1862, in Johnson County, Arkansas, has practiced medicine and surgery in northeastern Oklahoma for over two decades. Establishing his office in Checotah in 1908, he became a prominent figure in the region. Initially a teacher for nineteen years, he transitioned to medicine by studying at the University of Arkansas. Active in local governance, he served as Oktaha’s first mayor and a state legislator. A member of several fraternal organizations, Dr. Snelson is recognized for his medical skills and dedication to community service.
Herbert W. Wetzell, born on February 6, 1884, in Bloomington, Illinois, was the publisher of the McIntosh County Democrat, a significant newspaper in Checotah, Oklahoma. Following in his father George’s footsteps, Wetzell became involved in the newspaper industry from a young age, ultimately running the newspaper alone after his father’s death in 1916. A dedicated Democratic supporter, he engaged in local politics and was influential in the community. He was married to Tot Aleith Reed and had three children, maintaining active participation in both civic and fraternal organizations.
Charles H. Tully, born on November 19, 1865, in Kentucky, emerged as a prominent attorney and businessman in Eufaula. After relocating to Missouri, he ventured to Eufaula in 1889, initially teaching and then establishing a successful mercantile business. He studied law while managing his business and was admitted to practice in 1907. Tully’s extensive civic involvement included serving as mayor, engaging in local politics, and advocating for education. A devoted family man, he exemplifies the self-made American success story through diligent effort and strategic investments.
Joseph G. Schofield, born on September 22, 1847, in Lowell, Ohio, is a prominent attorney in Checotah, with roots tracing back to Dutch and English ancestors. Educated at Ohio Wesleyan University, he initially pursued a career in education before studying law and practicing successfully in Kansas. In 1903, he relocated to Checotah, serving as a U.S. commissioner of courts until statehood. A Republican and active Mason, Schofield is recognized for his contributions to the community and his family, including two children who became educators.
Hon. William M. Duffy, born on August 21, 1866, in Callaway County, Missouri, is a prominent attorney and current justice of the peace in Checotah. The son of Irish immigrant Mathew Duffy, he was educated locally and attended Westminster College. Duffy taught school in Kansas and served as County Clerk before studying law, being admitted to the bar in 1896. He has since built a successful practice and engaged actively in public service, including roles on the town council and in the state legislature. He is married to Emma F. Fisher and has two children.
Clark Nichols, born on November 16, 1880, in Elk County, Kansas, is an attorney and State senator representing McIntosh, Muskogee, and Haskell counties in Oklahoma. After earning his law degree from the University of Missouri, he practiced in Joplin before moving to Oklahoma. Nichols served in the U.S. Army during World War I, attaining the rank of Captain. He married Daphene Bishop and has four children. A dedicated member of the Democratic Party, he actively supports civic and legal initiatives in his community while maintaining extensive farming and oil interests.
James M. Wood, a prominent figure in McIntosh County, has served as the Mayor of Checotah since 1921. Born on December 13, 1861, in Crawford County, Arkansas, he grew up in Van Buren and began his career as a store clerk before becoming a traveling salesman. Wood held various public offices, including County Treasurer and police judge, and built a successful business in Checotah. He has numerous investments in real estate and is actively involved in multiple fraternal organizations, maintaining a strong commitment to the Democratic Party and community welfare.
Dr. Robert Britton Buford, mayor of Eufaula, was born on April 23, 1879, in Sulphur Springs, Texas. After graduating in dentistry from the University of Tennessee in 1902, he established a successful practice in Eufaula for ten years. In 1912, he became the editor and proprietor of the Indian Journal, Oklahoma’s oldest newspaper. Buford served as county treasurer and was elected mayor, successfully implementing a water works system and paving Eufaula. He is actively involved in various civic organizations and is a noted local leader.