Evaline Runyan, born in 1882 near Fort Gibson, was the daughter of Lawson and Elsie Jane Martin Runyan. She received her education at the Cherokee Public Schools and Female Seminary. In 1912, she married John Thompson Mounts, whose family roots trace back to David Albert and Caroline Harriette Mounts. Together, they had a daughter, Thelma J. Mounts.
Ada Brown, born in 1887 to William and Elizabeth (Cobb) Brown, was educated at Cherokee Public Schools and a Female Seminary. In 1911, she married Ted Ray Mounts in Fort Gibson. Ted, born March 29, 1884, was the son of David Albert and Caroline Harriette (Thompson) Mounts. Together, they had four children: Mary, Billie, Louise Ramona, and Ted Ray. The Mounts are recognized as esteemed citizens of Fort Gibson, known for their community involvement and service.
The Cherokee Indians, primarily from the Southeastern U.S., have a rich history marked by their early adoption of a written language and a government structure similar to that of the United States. Despite their forced relocation to Oklahoma in the 1830s, they maintained significant genealogical ties, often intermarrying with Whites. Emmet Starr’s “History of the Cherokee Indians and Their Legends and Folklore” emphasizes personal biographies and genealogies, providing insights into the lives and connections of many Cherokee families across generations, thereby enriching their cultural narrative.