Nancy Bradford’s Eastern Cherokee application was rejected after officials concluded she could not prove descent from a Cherokee ancestor living in the required 1835 or 1851 rolls. The file includes her claims, attorney correspondence, census research, and analysis of her family, slavery status, and possible links to the Samuel family of Missouri and the James family history.
In “History of Jefferson County, Oklahoma,” Jim M. Dyer provides a comprehensive account of the development and heritage of Jefferson County within the broader context of Oklahoma’s growth since its inception as a state in the Union. This work is particularly significant as it commemorates Oklahoma’s Semi-Centennial, marking fifty years of statehood filled with rich productivity and development. Dyer’s exploration is driven by a multifaceted purpose: to celebrate the state’s achievements, to preserve the memory of Jefferson County’s “birth and growth” for future generations, and to honor the pioneers whose resilience and dedication laid the foundations for the county’s prosperity.
Genealogy of the descendants of John Walker of Wigton, Scotland, with records of a few allied families : also war records and some fragmentary notes pertaining to the history of Virginia, 1600-1902
Edmund Ingalls, son of Robert, was born about 1598 in Skirbeck, Lincolnshire, England. He immigrated in 1628 to Salem, Massachusetts and with his brother, Francis, founded Lynn, Massachusetts in 1629. He married Ann, fathered nine children, and died in 1648.
The list includes 59 notable individuals from Henry County, Alabama, whose biographies are accessible online or in print. Among them are figures such as William B. Aycock, Joseph Baker, and John F. Dawsey, each contributing to the county’s rich history. The biographical details highlight their diverse backgrounds and accomplishments, providing a glimpse into the lives that shaped the community. Click on their names for a deeper exploration of their legacies in Henry County.
The 1918 Warren County Farmers’ Directory provides a detailed account of farmers and landowners with surnames starting with the letter “C.” Each entry includes the name of the farmer, their spouse’s maiden name, children, location (rural route and section), land ownership details, and the year they became residents. The directory also features contact information, indicating the agricultural and social landscape of the county during this period, emphasizing the importance of family and community connections in farming life.
This index compiles 1,352 Baldwin County, Georgia marriage records from court documents covering 1806 to 1850. It lists groom, bride, and marriage date entries in chronological order, offering a valuable genealogical resource for tracing family history, local relationships, and early county residents across more than four decades.
Robert Capps, born on February 2, 1820, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, moved to Arkansas in 1837 after settling in Missouri. He became a notable hunter in the wilderness of Newton County, marrying Elvira Woody in 1839 and raising twelve children, two of whom died young. A farmer for nearly sixty years, Capps remained a law-abiding and influential citizen, supporting the Union during the Civil War. He married again in 1887 and has contributed to the community through agriculture and local governance.
John W. Capps, president of the Haskell National Bank, has significantly influenced the financial landscape of Muskogee County through his strategic planning and business acumen. Born on June 15, 1880, in Arkansas, he was raised in Texas and Oklahoma, entering the grocery business before founding local banks. In 1912, he transformed the First State Bank of Haskell into the Haskell National Bank and became its president in 1918. Capps is actively involved in agriculture and real estate, and he has served in various community roles, contributing to public progress.