Most of these Okfuskee 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 Okfuskee County Oklahoma cemeteries.
Bob Maynard, a 79-year-old former slave, recounts his childhood in Marlin, Texas, where he served his master’s household. Describing life on the plantation, he highlights the large colonial-style home, the duties he performed, and the harsh realities of slave life, including the threat of patrollers. Maynard reflects on the Civil War and the eventual freedom offered by his master. He recalls Abraham Lincoln’s visit and expresses mixed feelings toward Confederate leaders. After the war, Maynard describes gradual freedom and his family life, noting he has 19 children and several grandchildren.
The Okchai Tribe, once allied with the Muskogee, settled along the Coosa River and later relocated to Kialaga Creek. Their history is marked by migrations and interactions with other tribes, notably after their suffering from hostilities. They are recorded in early maps and historical documents, with their settlements such as Łåłogålga gaining significance. Post-1738, parts of the tribe coalesced with the Alabama and later migrated to present-day Oklahoma, where remnants of their heritage continue, despite historical disruptions.