A directory of Rogers County, Oklahoma cemetery transcriptions, gravestone photos, and surname indexes from multiple genealogy sources. This page links to complete and partial cemetery listings for sites such as Fairview, Sandridge, Timber Ridge, Wards Grove, Woodlawn, Lone Elm, Oakhaven, and more, with some records including photos and searchable surname sections.
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.
Nannie Elizabeth Williams was born on April 8, 1851, and married George Washington Eaton on May 17, 1868. A Confederate veteran, George served in Texas cavalry during the Civil War. Together they had four children: Rachel Caroline, James Calvin, Martha Pauline, and John Merrit. Rachel, a notable scholar and author, graduated from several institutions and became the Superintendent of Public Instruction in 1920. Martha married James Morning York, while James Calvin and John Merrit pursued careers in farming and education, respectively. Nannie passed on September 21, 1896.
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.
Ruth Jane Dick, born January 8, 1870, married Charles Henry Hawkins on October 17, 1884. They had Pearl D. Hawkins, born July 31, 1894. Pearl married Myrtle B. Harlan on October 27, 1917. During World War I, Pearl enlisted on May 26, 1918, served as a Sergeant at Base Hospital No. 82, and spent nine months on the Toul front. He returned to the U.S. on June 8, 1919, and is now a farmer near Big Cabin, involved with the Modern Woodmen of America.
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.
Frankie Folsom, born on August 11, 1836, in Chelsea, was the daughter of John H. and Lulu Kendall. She pursued her education at Nowata High and Cincinnati C. C., graduating in 1906 and 1908, respectively. On March 17, 1911, she married Frank Heady in Independence, Kansas. Together, they had five children, including J. B., Byron Leroy, Mildred Marie, James Ewing, and Jeanne Eileen. A Presbyterian church member, Mrs. Heady’s husband worked as a foreman at the St. Vlair Oil Refinery in Vinita.
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.
Margaret Emma Thompson, born January 2, 1849, in Fort Gibson, married Clark Charlesworth Lipe on August 29, 1873. They had several children, including Howard, Herman, and John. Clark Sr. was active in local governance, serving as Clerk of Cooweescoowee District and Clerk of the Council. After his passing in 1901, Margaret successfully managed a stock farm near Sageeyah on their homestead established in 1876. Her life reflects her family’s contributions to the community and the resilience of women in that era.
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.
Maude Ethel Rogers, born on November 28, 1869, was educated at Female Seminary and Howard Payne College. She married Captain Lane Lane on October 4, 1891, and they had four children: Estelle, Ethel Lindsay, James Gunter, and Lasca Gazelle Lane. Maude’s father, Clement Vann Rogers, a notable figure in the Cherokee Nation, served as Captain in the Confederate Cherokee Council and held multiple political positions, including judge and senator. He was instrumental in negotiations with the Dawes Commission and has a county named in his honor.
Hettie Walkabout, born October 19, 1879, in Tahlequah, was educated at Park Hill Mission. She married Albert Lewis on May 29, 1902, and they had eight children: Grace, Ira, Beatrice, Velma, Mildred, Edgarita, Hilda, and Vernon. Albert, born August 14, 1879, in Washington County, Arkansas, was both an oil producer and farmer. The couple belonged to the Methodist faith, and Hettie’s Cherokee name is Ahniwake. Their family reflects the rich cultural and social fabric of their time.
Eliza Fry, born February 15, 1866, was educated in Cherokee Public Schools. She married Warren Alonzo Westover in 1882, with whom she had six children before his death in 1896. In 1897, she wed Ford Clement Smith, and together they had two sons, Lewis and James. The Smiths, engaged in farming near Wann, Oklahoma, had all three of their sons serve in World War I. Eliza’s life reflects her deep roots in the Cherokee community and her commitment to family.
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.
Hope Eva Bowman, born December 20, 1887, attended Pryor and Female Seminary before marrying Leon C. Merritt on July 8, 1900. Together, they welcomed four children: Fern Aileen, Naomi Leon, Timothy Clarence, and Alice Inez. Leon established himself as an automobile dealer in Chelsea. Mrs. Merritt is actively involved in the Christian church and several fraternal organizations, including the Woodmens Circle, Eastern Star, and Rebecca orders. She is the daughter of James Earl and Jane Ida (Wilson) Bowman.
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.