Cherokee

Biographical Sketch of Miss Mary K. Rogers

Henry Curtis Rogers (1825-1896) and Louisa Jane Thompson (1823-1883) had a family that included notable figures such as Mary Kinney, who graduated from the Moravian School of Salem, N.C., and Catherine, who married Isaac Newton Strickland. Their son William Henry served as Treasurer and County Commissioner of Rogers County. Mrs. Eugenic Oglesby Greer, another daughter, led the East Oklahoma Women’s Missionary Society for three years and remains active in missionary endeavors.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Susan E. Arning

Susan Ellen, born June 17, 1876, to James and Amanda Walker, was educated in Cherokee Public Schools and the Female Seminary. She married William Ulyssus Hill in 1894, having one daughter, Harrietta. After securing a divorce, she wed Mr. Arning in 1906, with whom she had two sons, Floyd and Ancel. The Arning family engaged in farming and were active members of the Holiness Church.

Biographical Sketch of John S. Woodward

John S. Woodward was born in Oklahoma in 1861 to parents Jackson and Lizzie (Smith) Woodward. He married Mary Fondren in 1875 and together they had one son, David, who served in World War I and sustained injuries. A farmer residing near Tahlequah, Woodward is also actively involved in the Wolf Clan and the Methodist church, reflecting his deep roots in the local community and commitment to both his family and faith.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Thomas B. Archer

Anna Bell, born on November 20, 1878, in Vinita, was the daughter of Abram and Alta Meeks. After her education at Worcester Academy, she married Thomas B. Archer on April 22, 1897, in Vinita. Together, they had six children: Irra, Otto B., Fannie B., Thomas B., Abram, and Morrill. All three of the eldest attended Vinita High School. The Archers are active members of the Baptist Church, with Thomas B. working as a produce merchant in Vinita.

Biographical Sketch of Maude Ella Webb

James Forrest Webb, born in 1862 in Gwinnett County, Georgia, married Elizabeth Parker in 1882. They had a daughter, Maude Ella Webb, born in 1890. Educated at the Female Seminary, Maude currently serves as a cashier in a drug store in Oklahoma City.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Peter McCullough

Sarah Penelope Fields, born April 2, 1842, married John Jackson Smith in 1859 and had one daughter, Magenia Jane. In 1895, she wed Peter McCullough, with whom she had five children, including Winnie, Rex, Gladys, William, and Joy. The McCullough family are active members of the Christian Church. Peter served as a merchant and City Treasurer in Miami, while Rex distinguished himself in the Marines during World War I. Sarah, noted for her literary talents, is also a composer.

Biographical Sketch of Grace E. Whiteaker

Grace Elizabeth Barks, born January 17, 1900, in Vinita to Edward and Victoria Barks, received her education in Cherokee schools. On May 25, 1917, she married Robert Whiteaker, son of William and Dorothy Whiteaker. Grace has one sister, Hazel Willie, who resides in Roswell, New Mexico, with her husband Floyd Edward Smith and their three children: Levina, Nanetta, and Nedowa. She also has a brother, Miles Mathew Barks.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs.Thomas H. Owen

Louise Scott, born August 23, 1877, near Vinita, was the daughter of James Orval and Mary E. Hall. Educated at Vinita and Harrell Institute, she graduated from the latter. On November 2, 1898, she married Luman Franklin Parker, who passed away in 1912. Subsequently, she wed Thomas H. Owen on March 12, 1916, and they settled in Oklahoma City.

Biographical Sketch of Levi Tucker

Levi Tucker, the son of William Tucker, wed Annie McKay in 1894 at Tahlequah. Annie was the daughter of Alfred and Lucinda McKay. Together, they raised eight children: William, Ollie, Susie, Sallie, Eliza, Madison, Levi, and Mary. Both Levi and Annie received their education in the Tahlequah District and are recognized as prominent figures in Cherokee County.

Biographical Sketch of Jesse E. Wright

Jesse E. Wright, born January 22, 1871, in the Going Snake District, was the son of John R. and Charlotte C. Wright. He married Mary E. West in June 1892, and they had two daughters, Willie Cornelia and Sally. Educated in Cherokee schools and at the Male Seminary, Wright became a successful farmer and actively engaged in public welfare initiatives within his community.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Rachel Caroline Eaton

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.

Biographical Sketch of Marble Lewis Payne

Marble Lewis Payne, born in 1850 in North Carolina to William and Nancy Payne, married Mahala Wilson in 1904 in Tahlequah. They had four children: Emma, Lula, Charles, and William, along with three from his second marriage. A progressive farmer in the Tahlequah area, Payne was involved with the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and served multiple terms on the local school board. His Cherokee name is Lu-ie-us-te-na and he belongs to the Wolf Clan. His son, William, served in the Spanish-American War.

Biographical Sketch of Joseph Walkabout

Joseph Walkabout was born in 1880 near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, to Jennie Hendricks. He received his education in Tahlequah and wed Mary Cordery in 1904, with whom he had three daughters: Jennie, Eliza, and Josephine. A respected member of his community, Walkabout served as Deputy Sheriff of Cherokee County, reflecting his commitment to public service and law enforcement.

Biographical Sketch of John F. Thompson

John Franklin Thompson, born on November 20, 1853, in Union County, Georgia, was the son of Caleb Starr and Matilda Thompson. He married Amanda C. Little in 1876, and they had several children, including Lewis, David, and John Nelson. A farmer near Tahlequah, Thompson was active in the community, joining Cherokee Lodge No. 10 in 1883 and serving as Master from 1896 to 1900. He was also elected County Commissioner of Cherokee County in November 1916.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. Samuel Frazier

Sarah Ann Gunter, born January 31, 1867, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, was the daughter of Cal Dean and Nancy Ward Gunter. She attended Cherokee national schools and married Samuel Frazier on April 10, 1888. Together, they raised five children: Cal Dean, Lela Jessie, Grace, Lillian, and William Thomas. Samuel Frazier worked as a farmer and stock raiser near Adair. The family’s lineage includes connections to prominent local figures, tracing back to James Ward and Lucy Haynie in the early 19th century.

Biographical Sketch of Herbert F. Couch

Herbert Franklin Couch, born in February 1875 in Italy, Texas, was educated locally before marrying Ida May Coker in March 1896 in Coodys Bluff. Together, they had eight children, including Victor and Elmer. An affluent oil and gas producer, Couch is also a member of the Knights of the Pythias fraternity, and currently resides in Nowata. Ida May, born in April 1879, received her education at the Cherokee National Schools, highlighting the family’s commitment to education and community involvement.

Biographical Sketch of Wright Dupree

Wright Dupree, born on August 8, 1890, in Texas, received his education in Oklahoma and Missouri. He married Rosa Wright on July 12, 1914, in Centralia, Oklahoma, and together they had two children, Louis and Francis. He is the son of William E. Dupree and Anna L. Wright, linked to the esteemed Bell and Adair families. A dedicated member of the Baptist Church, Wright serves as a rural mail carrier in Vinita, Oklahoma.

Biographical Sketch of William Meeks

William Meeks, born on March 5, 1880, in Sequoyah District, was the son of George and Minerva Meeks. Orphaned early, he overcame hardships to earn community respect. He married Goldie May Perry in 1905, with whom he had four children. A dedicated Methodist, William achieved the Thirty-second degree in Masonry and served in the Philippines during the Spanish-American War for two and a half years. His commitment extended to World War efforts, and his brother also served valiantly.

Biographical Sketch of Mrs. John Leafer

Floren Frances, born to William H. and Letitia (Woodard) Foreman on April 2, 1881, received her education in the Cherokee National schools located in the Tahlequah District. In 1903, she wed John Leafer, and together they raised two sons, John and Lawrence, while John Leafer worked as a farmer in the vicinity of Tahlequah.

Biographical Sketch of James M. F. Gamble

James Madison Fletcher Gamble, born on May 31, 1856, in Indiana, was the son of William and Elizabeth (Plunkett) Gamble. He married Julia Ann Wheeler on May 31, 1882. They had four children: Verdie Ansell, a Mason and Woodman of the World, Bernice Gordon, Dudley Martin, who married Flo Waybrigh, and Otto Erick, born in 1901.