Ezell

Biography of Walter S. Ezell

Walter S. Ezell, born on May 22, 1872, in Memphis, Tennessee, founded the Wichita Telegraph College in 1912, contributing significantly to Wichita’s educational prestige. His early passion for telegraphy developed while working in his father’s railway telegraph office. With experience as an operator and railway agent, he previously established the Houston Telegraph College, the largest of its kind in the South. Under Ezell’s management, the Wichita college has grown steadily, training students in both regular and wireless telegraphy for successful careers.

Albert J. Ezell

1st Sergeant Albert J. Ezell served in the Coast Artillery Corps, National Guard, with the 5th Company. Born to J. J. and L. E. Ezell in Mecklenburg County, he enlisted on April 14, 1914, in Charlotte, N.C. His service included a posting at Fort Caswell, N.C., beginning July 25, 1917, followed by a transfer to Fort Monroe, Virginia, in September 1918. Ezell was mustered out of service on December 7, 1918.

Surnames Edwards to Frenchman

This document contains genealogical statements regarding various individuals and families of Creek, Choctaw, Chickasaw, and Mississippi Choctaw descent who sought recognition and enrollment in tribal rolls. The records, primarily from 1909 reports, detail claimants’ ancestry, enrollment issues, and tribal affiliations. Many individuals were denied enrollment due to factional disputes, legal technicalities, or failure to apply within deadlines. The document includes references to official reports and affidavits, offering insights into the complexities of Native American citizenship and land rights during the early 20th century.