Cotton County Oklahoma Genealogy Queries

STIGLETS

Connie R.Stiglets Bass January 24, 2005
I'm in search of my family history. I'm looking for family of the Vincent STIGLETS. Which is decased now but I would really like to find out more of my family history. I was born to William Delbert STIGLETS, which was the son of Vincent STIGLETS. Which now my father is decased. If you can help me on this matter I would be very thankful.

Wes Fish November 24, 2004
My family and I have been trying to get information on Mae Putney HINDMAN who had a photography studio in Walters in the early teens. We have materials from her, as she was our maternal grandfather, Tom HINDMAN, was her husband. She died in 1916, and was from Elgin. There are a few photos posted by a James Wolfe of her studio in Walters, but the link is long inactive, and only the photos remain. Am trying to find out if the museum or preservation of the studio still exists, and also more about her. Emails to Walters and Cotton County governmental links have not resulted in any responses. Thank you very much for your assistance.

C harlotte Holmes September 3, 2004
I am seeking information on Charles Emory and Viola BURNAUGH who lived in Cotton County in 1930. Any information would be greatly appreciated. They had a daughter named Opal, which may have been her middle name with her first name starting with A. Viola's maiden name was BEATY.

Gayla Austin April 26, 2004
I have been trying to locate a death certificate or any record of death for Johnie Blain BENGE buried at Fairview Cemetery in Randlett, OK. In the transcription he is listed as Bence. Oklahoma couldn't find a death certificate so I'm going to check Texas. I've also wondered about cemetery records for Fairview Cemetery or Funeral Homes that may have been in the area in 1911. Johnie Blain was the son of George Washington BENGE and Ida Newsom BENGE and died in a wagon accident. Any ideas would be most welcome. Thank you.

Mike W. Thompson March 13, 2004
Seeking any info and contact with descendents with. Alfred Markham THOMPSON. One of 1st settlers in Walters 1901 and long time residents to this day. Family from Collin County, Texas at Snowhill or Thompson Community. Father Joseph THOMPSON and Caroline WRIGHT. Grandfather Alfred THOMPSON and Juliann Woody. Great-grandfather James THOMPSON and wife Lydia. Alfred's house is on the square Northeast of the Courthouse. Alfred and his brother William T. THOMPSON were early builders in the area. William drew a lot for 160 acres and homesteaded 7 miles Northeast of Walters also in 1901. Williams wife was Ira Bell Gresham, daughter of John Gresham and Mary Caroline Langham from Maury County, Tennessee. This family left Cotton Co. in 1907 for Port Aransas and later Dallas, Texas....Thank you

Johnnie Gearldine Grammer June 14, 2003
I'm looking for a Mary Jane CROSS born 1877 in Tenn, she married a Marshall PATTON around 1900 to 01 and they had 4 or 5 children and the last one was born in Calvin Okla. and about 5 month later she died and that was the last of 1909, she was my mother Omma Lee PATTON born in Gertie, Okla. in 1907. When Marshall died in1941 in Tulsa, Okla. there was a John CROSS came and gave my mother and her 2 brother 60 dallors he said was from there grandmother, and his name was John CROSS, the best I remember he was from Lawton, Okla. I can't found her at all .I sure need help. Marshall PATTON was born in AR. in 1860 and died in 1941 in Tulsa, he lived from AR. to Soper Okla. to Hughes county to back to Choctaw country, thank p.s. she is not on any census because they married after 1900 and she died before 1910 census. thanks

Wanda Haines June 3, 2003
I am trying to find the J. B (Jennings Bedford) GARDNER family in 1910. He would have been abt 27 years old.
His wife's name was Lula Mae Davis Gardner
They were supposed to have lived in Cotton County when My Mom was born Dec 8,1908.
Her siblings were: Milford Gardner, b.3/14/1904
Ira Gardner, born 9/18/1905
Lovella Gardner, born 1910
Any help appreciated, thanks in advance,

Patsy DORTON Hawley April 2, 2003
This year Mary Rhoads passed away in Randlett, Cotton Co., Oklahoma. I was wondering if anyone had the obituary for her from the paper there or at Walters?
Also, I am looking for any information on the following families........ BRYANT; CONSTUBBLE; DORTON; RHOADS; WHITEHEAD. Thank you.

Jon Tooley February 16, 2003
I am searching for information on the following lady:

Mary Jane [EARLES] JONES
dob=September 1825 in Kingston, Roane County, Tn.
dod=after 1900 possibly in Devol, Cotton County, Oklahoma

This lady was married to:
Thomas J. JONES who passed away in Webster Co., Mo. approximately 20 years before Mary Jane did. I am suspecting that Mary Jane is buried somewhere in Cotton County and would like to have any information that would pertain to her. Thanks

Lisa Hix February 13, 2003
I am searching for my great-grandfather Samuel Porter SHAW's family. His parents were James SHAW & Ann Frayer SHAW from near Walters, Oklahoma. Samuel SHAW was born 1886 in Arkansas. His parents were also born in Arkansas. Samuel had one sister & one brother. He ended up on the Prater ranch near Hastings, OK, married Effie Prater & wound up in Montague County, Texas.

Russell P. Baker Decemer 28, 2002
John H. BOWEN was living in Cotton County in 1930 with his son in law Claude A. WATKINS. Living with John H. was his son, Jewish H. BOWEN. He and his wife - his second wife - Minnie Sadler had divorced by that date. She later married Mr. Solenberg and died in Bowie, TX. I need a death date and burial place for John H. Bowen. His son Jewish H. BOWEN died in 1992 in Allen, OK. The Watkins later moved to Wise County, TX, where Claude and his wife, Zora Lee BOWEN WATKINS, are buried. Thanks for any help.

Karen Smith November 13, 2002
Mary E. BENNETT md Edward ANDREWS. She was born in 1881 in KS. They had a son named Alva born about Dec 1901 They lived in Walters from about 1899 to ?. They owned a farm, lots in nearby towns. By 1918 she is remarried with a different son.
If anyone comes across any info on this family, please let me know.

CHARBONEAU

Susan October 1, 2002
Looking for information about Wesley C. and Rachel Belle CHARBONEAU.
These are my Aunt's Grandparents and we recently found that they are buried in the Devol Cemetery, Devol, Cotton County, Oklahoma. Wesley was born 22 Feb 1875 and died 2 Jan 1972 according to what is published on the Cotton Co. GenWeb for the Devol Cemetery. Rachel Belle was born 18 Dec 1891 and died 22 Feb 1984 - or at least that is what is listed on her marker.
Are there any CHARBONEAU relatives still in Cotton County? Would anyone out there have access to an obituary or more family information. I have checked the 1880 census, but don't find a family with a 5 year old Wesley. Could they have resided outside the US (maybe Canada?) at the time of the census??? Any help would be appreciated.

WILCOXSON

Jim Moody September 23, 2002
Marvin Klostner WILCOXSON, born May 1909 in Temple, OK. I need his parents and siblings names. He married in Childress, TX. I have more info.

Barbara Ann Townsley Alston August 8, 2002
I am related to this Hooper Clan. William Riley HOOPER, son of Joseph Cleveland HOOPER and Melinda Brown HOOPER, born 1849 and died in 1942 was my great grandfather. William Riley HOOPER married Mary Frances Junior. They had 10 children as follows: Obadiah married Fannie Robertson; John Franklin (Frank) married Minnie Savannah Huddleston; Florence Eugenia married George Washington Townsley (my grandfather); Nancy Modinna (Deanie) married James Frank Hale; Susie married Saul Justin; William Rampy (Rampy) married Dora Gulledge; Luther Cleveland married Laura Alice Monkres; Ciscero (Bud) married Nancy Wilson; Frank - wife unknown; Floyd married Lula. My father was Frank Washington Townsley, son of Florence Eugenia Hooper and George Washington Townsley. I am Barbara Ann Townsley married to Buford Alston. I am Frank's oldest living child.
This information is correct as far as I know; however there could be some errors. George W. Townsley came from Missouri. He married Florence Eugenia Hooper in Wynnewood, I.T., Oklahoma. They moved to Missouri in their early marriage. They moved to Louisiana in two covered wagons in about 1916, when my dad was six years old. William Riley's wife, Mary Frances, is buried in Big Pastures, Randelett Okla. I have not been able to learn where he is buried, but somewhere in Okla. I would appreciate hearing from you with any additional information you may be able to supply. I live in Lake Charles, La. Thanks

Virginia Morris July 29, 2002
I am seeking information on the POWELL family that lived in Temple. The Powell family moved from Petersburg, TN in 1902 to a farm SE of Temple. The Powell farm has been lived in by several generations of Powells. I have a wonderful photograph of the family, listing the children by name:

Andrew Calvin Powell
Rufus Marvin Powell
Mary Powell
Charlie Powell
Bill Powell
James Ernest Powell

On the back of the photograph the parents are listed as simply, Grandma and Grandpa Powell. If anyone has information on this family and, in particular, the parents names, I would be most appreciative.

Patricia (Sharp-Alley) Gaddie July 2, 2002
SHARP family...Looking for family tree to present time of Silas Sharp
The son of William Jack Sharp, Silas Sharp, was born Oct. 8, 1856, and was married Melinda Jane Miller on March 14, 1884 at Gainesville, TX., and died March 18, 1933 at Ravia, OK. Silas was born in Mississippi just before the family came to Arkansas. Silas Sharp applied for Cherokee Citizenship in 1896.

Cheryl Holland June 5, 2002
I am searching for information on the New Salem Church and the adjacent cemetery. Am I correct that the building is no longer standing? Is there a transcription of the cemetery? Does anyone have a history of the church or church mintures? My gg grandfather O. C. KIDD started the Church and his wife, my gg grandmother Emily HEARN KIDD is buried in the New Salem Church cemetery, but I can't find a head stone for her. Do you know of anyone who has any information on this church and cemetery?

James A. Butler April 11, 2002
I am searching for any information available on William Thomas Wasson, who died in Walters during March of 1929. Thank You for your help.

Talon Thomas March 18, 2002
My grandmother was Fannie ? PEERY married to Ed PEERY. They had a number of children some who stayed in the area. Willie and Maude PEERY, JT and Goldie PEERY, Royce & Edna PEERY McGee, James and Nancy PEERY Oliver. Willie and JT had farms close together over by, I guess, the Devol Rd or Devol switching station. Royce McGee's land was over by Apheatone, I think. My ggrandmother lived in Walters, and my mother graduated from Walters High class of 1930. I have her high school yearbook. My question is, I know Royce and Edna may still live in the area or possibly their daughter Sue but have lost track of them. Would like any info you have on any of these people living and dead.

Ronald D. Hale February 28, 2002
I have roots that go back to Cotton Co. My Great Grandparents were James Franklin HALE & Nancy Modinna (HOOPER), who was born April 2,1875 in Cleburn Co. Alabama. I think she is the Daughter of William Riley HOOPER. Any information would be helpful.

Loretta Davis October 29, 2001
I am looking for the death and burial place of Joseph M. BROWN, b. Nov. 9, 1882 in Hill Co., Texas and was said to be a Sheriff around Randlett, OK that would probably be in the 1920s or 30s. Also need information on his family. Thank You!

Dora Albrecht October 26, 2001
I am seeking information on Samuel JONES, born 10/1876 in either Grayson or Fannin Co., Texas. Died 3/1968 in Temple, Cotton Co., Oklahoma. I am trying to find out if he is a son of Lewis B. JONES and Sophia Elizabeth Cummins JONES. If anyone has information on this Samuel JONES, please contact me. Thanking you.

Ann Marx September 30, 2001
I am looking for information on Albert Royal LOVE and Alice Elizabeth WINTERS LOVE. Albert was born Jan. 24, 1846 in Adams, Illinois and died July 23, 1929 in Walters, Oklahoma. His wife Alice was born May 27, 1851 in Pike, Illinois and died April 3, 1921. The were married October 30, 1873. Any further information would be appreciated.

Faye Scott Heffington September 24, 2001
Looking for information on William M. Hunter and Lizzie (Elizabeth) HUNTER. They were living in Walters during the 1920 census and then I lose their trail. They are my g.grandparents, and parents to my grandmother Ethel Hunter Scott b. 1890 Indian Territory. They were born in Texas and moved to Okla to raise their family, which included daughters Ethel, Abbie, Leona, and son William J. B. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Claudia Thurs., November 16, 2000
I am looking for information on George W. ELLIOTT that died in Devol, Cotton County, Oklahoma. He was 54 years old, but I don't have his birth date. He was married to Ellen FAIRCHILD ELLIOTT in 1869 in Ravia, Oklahoma (Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory). Any information would be appreciated.

MAIER
[email protected] Thurs., October 5, 2000
I'm looking for information on my grandparents, John and Franciska MAIER. John MAIER was issued a Certificate of Naturalization #363910 on January 12, 1922 in Cotton County, Oklahoma. They owned a farm near Chattanooga Rt#5. They had 6 children; John, Margaret, Elizabeth, Samuel, Adam, and Katherine. My father, Adam died in Denver, Colorado in 1973. My Uncle John MAIER had two sons William and Raymond. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Patsy
I am searching for a Joseph WOOD that moved to Walters, Cotton County, Oklahoma in the early 1900's. He was the son of William Hezekiah WOOD and Sarah Ann ADKINS that moved from Georgia, to Henry County, Alabama, and then to the Nacogdoches County, area in Texas. I am desperately seeking this family. It is the only family we have left to complete all of William and Sarah's children. Thanks!

KOOKEN, WILLIAMS, SIMPKINS
Becky Nolen McKee Sun, 29 Mar 1998
Looking for information on Myrtle Pleasant Nolen KOOKEN b 9-30-1878, Ferris, TX d 11-06-1946 Cotton County, Oklahoma, she had a daughter named Beauton KOOKEN who was a long time school teacher. Myrtle's mother Sarah E. SIMPKINS Nolen WILLIAMS (b 4-08-1952 d 8-17-1930) also lived in this area. I have a picture of their head stones and believe they are all buried in the same cemetery. Maybe Masonic Cemetery, Temple, Oklahoma. Sent for a death certificate for Sarah and in the State of Oklahoma they have none. Any help that anyone could provide would be much appreciated.

FLIPPO
Amy Flippo Sun, 22 Mar 1998
I am looking for information on William Cecil FLIPPO and his wife Nancy Elizabeth. William was probably born in Horatio, Arkansas, but later moved to Walters. Nancy Elizabeth was buried in Walters. She was in a nursing home for awhile and lived to be about 106. I believe she died in 1961 or 1962. Although she was blind, my Dad said that whenever one of the grandkids went to see her, she knew exactly which one was in the room with her before they ever spoke. He said they only went to visit her about five times. Even so, she made a great impression on him. Any information on either William or Nancy would be greatly appreciated.

BETTS
Angie Smith Tue, 10 Feb 1998
I would like any information about Robert Miller BETTS and his wife Eva CURTZ BETTS who lived in Devol. Their children were Rosa (Smith), Cecil, Estel, Otis, Ora (Stevens), and Ona (Lands). Thanks.

MOORE, SPENCE, PUTNAM, WILTON, EDWARDS, MOON
Doyal Edwards Mon, 2 Feb 1998
I am looking for information on my grandfather Orman L. SPENCE. He was born in 1870 and died in 1952. He lived near the old cotton gin in Temple for many years. He was married to Janie Hester PUTNAM, who was born in 1874 in Montague County, Texas and died in 1972 in Lawton, Oklahoma. They had a number of children. Hettie Jane (born 5 Mar 1894 in Purdon, Texas, died 31 Oct 1978 in Lawton, Oklahoma), who married Willie Grady MOORE 6 Oct 1910 and lived in Devol for many years. They also lived at 216 W. Kansas in Walters. Both are buried in Walters Cemetery. Other children were Susie, Wesley, William Lee, Anderson (Bud), Terry (Punk), and Easter Lily. Willie Grady MOORE was born 12 Apr 1890 in Grady, Oklahoma and died 26 Jan 1956 in Walters. The house at 216 W. Kansas was believed to be owned by a brother George WILTON who lived with them. George worked for the state highway department. They had three daughters. Susie Modena married Robert L. EDWARDS, who was a former Church of Christ minister in Walters. The other two daughters were named Minnie Mildred (Shorty) and Barcie Wilma, who married a man named MOON from the Walters area. Any help on either family is greatly appreciated.

HENDERSON, WARNICK
George Lemons Mon, 2 Feb 1998
I am trying to locate someone who knows about the parents of Irving HENDERSON (born 11 Jan 1900, died Nov 1976 in Cotton County). I suspect they are T.B. HENDERSON and Cordelia Cecley WARNICK. I am at a dead end and need some assistance.

HOLLARS, DAVIS
Valine Stapleton 9 Dec 1997
I am looking for information on my great grandfather Millard Fillmore HOLLARS. Family history has it that he was killed in Walters by the local law officers after trying to stab his wife. Her name was Lena Mae DAVIS-HOLLARS. Millard died 1 September 1915 and is supposedly buried in Walters as well. Thank you in advance for any help.

LEMONS
Bob Sanders, P.O. Box 252, Evansville, WY 82636-0252
3 November 1997
I am looking for information about Abe LEMONS. I understand there is (or was) a sign as you entered Walters which read "Welcome to the Home of A. E. LEMONS". I know there are still LEMONS living in Walters today. I would appreciate your help in providing information on Abe and his family. Thank you in advance.

COBB, CODY, SEAY
Betty October 1997
I am searching for information on Jacob COBB and Sarah (Sally) SEAY. They lived in Coffee, Barbour, and Montgomery Counties in Alabama before coming to Indian Territory by 1900. The 1910 Cotton County census shows them in Beaver Township. Jacob died before 1917 in Jefferson/Addison Oklahoma. He filed for his Confederate pension about 1915. Sarah filed for a widow's pension in 1917. I know they both died in OK, but I cannot find a death certificate for either.

I would also like to find the maiden name of Jacob's mother. Her first name was either Mary, Moisey, or Malissa. Jacob's father was William COBB. Sarah's father was James Munroe SEAY and her mother was Emily Moore CODY from Barbour County, Alabama. Any help will be appreciated.

STOVALL, SNYDER, HUDSON, SELLARS, JACKSON, ROBERTSON
Brenda 20 September 1997
Looking for STOVALL in Walters. Lela Belle STOVALL married Willie SNYDER 28 Nov 1914 in Walters. Their children were Glen, Iva Mae, Merle, Richard, and Willa Dean. Will married again to Florence SELLARS. Lela is the daughter of James F. STOVALL and Mary C. ROBERTSON. Also, Artie Elizabeth STOVALL was married first to James HUDSON. They had one son I know of, Frederick Vaughn HUDSON. Lela was married a second time to John W. JACKSON. Thanks.

THORNTON, WILKERSON
[email protected] 09 September 1997
Looking for info on Roy William THORNTON, born 9 April 1892 and Linnie WILKERSON, born 3 November 1892. I have been told they were married 9 April 1911 in Randlett. They had twin sons Raymond and Ralph THORNTON born 14 December 1911 in Randlett.

WILKINSON, BRADFORD
Jim Slade 02 September 1997
Seeking information about descendants of Henry Dow WILKINSON who lived near Randlett from 1920 to 1935. He was born in 1873 in Mississippi and married Viola N. BRADFORD in 1889 in Wise County, Texas. Their children were Minnie (born ca 1892), Floyd A. (born 1898), Virgil (born 1901), Ruth Amanda (born 1902), and Dow (born 1909). I have pictures and ancestral information to share with descendants. 3009 Red Oak Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73120.

JONES
Michaelann Mullins 02 September 1997
Seeking any information on Mody (Doc) JONES. He lived in Walters in the early 1900's. All I have to go on is a photo of him, his wife, and one child. Please send any information you may have. All replies are appreciated.

WHITE
[email protected] 21 August 1997
I am seeking information on John WHITE and his family members. John farmed in Cotton County on the Red River around the turn of the century. The farm was located on the old road to Byers, Texas. Family members were: Alice Ballard WHITE (wife), and children Johnny, Nina Pearl, Mary, Louise (Dovie), Charlie, Carl, Bruce, Taft, and John, Jr. John may have been involved in the shooting death of a neighbor. I have a photo of John and his family on my website. Please email me.

HENDERSON, WARNICK
[email protected] 16 August 1997
I am looking for the family of T. B. HENDERSON and Cordelia Cecley WARNICK. I believe they had a son or grandson by the name of Erv (or Ervin) HENDERSON. If anyone knows if they or any other HENDERSON's were in Cotton County, I will be happy to share my data on the WARNICK line.

STEWART, EUBANKS
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Looking for descendants of Charles G. STEWART. b. Jan 1865 Mt. Olivet, Robertson Co., KY. d. June 1944 Walters Oklahoma. Moved to Oklahoma about 1900. Wife's maiden name may have been EUBANKS.

ELLISON, DENNINGTON, HAMBLETON
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Looking for Joseph Lafayette ELLISON, b 22 Feb. 1886, in Aspen Hill, Giles Co., Tennessee, m. Jennie Bell DENNINGTON, b 2 Oct 1890, in Clay Co., Texas. d/o John Samuel DENNINGTON and Mary Alice HAMBLETON. She had following siblings: Edith b 15 Jun 1887, in Missouri; L Louis b 16 May 1893, Clay Co., Texas and Joseph b 4 Feb 1895, Clay Co., Texas. John Samuel DENNINGTON died in 1900 of malaria. His wife, Mary Alice, and her father J. A. HAMBLETON placed the children in the Buckner Orphans Home in Dallas, Texas in July 1901, then in July 1902 brought them to Botsford (now Temple), Oklahoma Territory to live with her.

SHELTON, ODEN
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Searching for life and burial information on my GGGrandfather Elias Coleman SHELTON. Elias died in 1924, Walters, Oklahoma. In the 1900 census for Ellis County, Texas he operated a feed store, so it is also possible that he was involved in some kind of similar enterprise in Walters. He was born abt. 1847 Georgia, m. Mary T. (Molly) ODEN in 1868 Alabama/Mississippi. She is buried in the Navajoe Cemetery, Navajoe, Oklahoma. She was born February 14, 1848, d. August 22, 1904. Elias may have moved to Walters c. 1904, shortly after Mary's death, because the town of Navajoe was being taken apart board by board and moved to Headrick, Oklahoma and elsewhere.

BUSBY, SHELBY
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Looking for any information about T. B. BUSBY and Martha E. (SHELBY). Resided in Cotton County in 1913. One son, Benjamin born there on 5/20/1913. Need info on ancestors of T. B. and Martha. T. B was buried around Elmore City, Oklahoma before 1920, location unknown. Martha buried in Duncan in 1966.

MCKINNEY
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Looking for the ancestors of Howard Borland MCKINNEY. He was a physician in Temple, Cotton County, Oklahoma, the son of a Methodist minister who became a physician, I think in the same area. Trying to find Howard's father's name, as well as Howard's grandfather's name. His Great Grandfather was Collin MCKINNEY, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of Texas. My son-in-law is a direct descendant, but the complication is that I don't have the birth dates or birth places of Collin's son or grandson, or their first names. Howard had four sons, I believe all born in Temple, Elbert Mouzon, b. 25-Sep-1912 and Howard Eugene, b. 26-Aug-1916. Also Collin Joe and Pickney McElreath, neither of whom shows a birth date.

HENDRIX, SUGGS
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Looking for family or other mention of Judge Howard HENDRIX and wife Elvira. Howard HENDRIX is believed to have been a District Judge in the Cotton or Comanche County area, and Elvira died in Lawton in the mid-1920's. They may have owned a small ranch just outside of Walters. They had three sons, all born in Walters, Oklahoma: James, Howard, and Barney Watson HENDRIX, who married Climie Lee SUGGS in Texas in 1923.

POWELL, CLARK, SELF
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Seeking info on John A. POWELL, his wife Harriet, both b in Illinois, and son Harry Oliver POWELL, my grandfather who died in Walters about May 18, 1920. Harry married my grandmother Mary Annie CLARK aka Molly, who was previously married to a man named SELF. I have so little info that anything would be appreciated.

JACKSON, SCOTT
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Seeking information on Luther Lee JACKSON and Ina Zena SCOTT. Their son Howard JACKSON was born on a farm outside of Walters in 1923. Any help would be appreciated.

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