Roger Mills County Genealogy

Author: LeAnn Brewster

  • 1927 OLD SETTLERS

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    It is impossible to give anything like an accurate estimate of the immense crowd that came to the Old Settlers Reunion, April 19. It has been estimated at from 5,000 to 8,000 people. It was conceded by all to have been by far the largest crowd ever assembled in Roger Mills County. They came from…

  • 1922 OLD SETTLERS

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    Wednesday, April 19 had perfect weather for the Reunion of Old Timers. Several thousand from Roger Mills and adjoining counties were present and most of those attending were really old timers. This was the largest reunion of old timers ever held in the Cheyenne-Arapaho Country. The C.&O.W. had a special train for the occasion. The…

  • 1917 OLD SETTLERS

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    {Handwritten account of the 1917 Cheyenne-Arapaho Old Settlers celebration by Della Cann Young.} A certain affectionate good fellowship springs up among those who accomplish any great work—no matter how widely they may be removed from the scene of their accomplished labors–the recurrence of seasons and the tally of years causes the heart and mind to…

  • 1912 OLD SETTLERS

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    The first celebration in Cheyenne of the opening of the Cheyenne-Arapaho reservation occurred last Friday and old settlers were here from every section of the county and many from other counties to converse and mingle with their old time friends. The celebration began with a band concert by the Cheyenne Band at about 10:30 a.m.…

  • OLD SETTLERS ASSOCIATION BEGAN IN 1912

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    On April 19, 1912, the Old Settlers Association of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Country was formed in Cheyenne. Purpose of the organization stated was to “preserve the history of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Country of Oklahoma.” This area comprised the counties of Roger Mills, Custer, Washita, Blaine and Dewey and parts of Kingfisher and Canadian.…

  • C&A LAND RUN CELEBRATED

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    The Old Settlers Association of the Cheyenne and Arapaho County, the oldest Old Settlers Organization in Western Oklahoma will observe its 90th Anniversary on April 19, 2002. It will be the 110th Anniversary of the Cheyenne-Arapaho Land Run. Cheyenne is the home of the Old Settlers Association of the Cheyenne-Arapaho County. It was here that…

  • 2002 Old Settlers Report

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    Old Settlers Queen for 2002 is Sara Wesner. Her attendants are Allison Thurmond, 15 yr. old daughter of Pete & Susie Thurmond of Cheyenne; Sarah Chalfant, thirteen yr. old daughter of Tim & Belinda Chalfant of Binger, OK. Katelyn Ivey, seven yr. old daughter of Kyle and Angie Ivey of Hammon, OK. Callie Maddux, five…

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    Day County, Oklahoma Marriage Records Listed Alphabetically by Bride 07/27/1892 To 04/01/1908 G – I   Groom Age Born Bride Age Born Date Wed Groom’s Info Bride’s Info Page ALBRIGHT, Andrew J. 23 MO GARWOOD, Cressie I. 15 OH 01/05/1902 ALBIGHT, Eliza & Deliala SAULSBERRY GARWOOD, J. L. & Mary WRIGHT 59 ZIMMERMAN, John 23…

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    Day County, Oklahoma Marriage Records Listed Alphabetically by Bride 07/27/1892 To 04/01/1908 D – F   Groom Age Born Bride Age Born Date  Wed Groom’s Info Bride’s Info Page DUNKLE, Leorenzo  D. 27 MO DAHARSH, Myrtle Ivy 18 NB 01/29/1908 DUNKLE, Samuel C. & Virginia A. NANCE DAHARSH, Albert & Millie B. GRIM 421 HAWK,…

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    Day County, Oklahoma Marriage Records Listed Alphabetically by Bride 07/27/1892 To 04/01/1908 A – C   Groom Age Born Bride Age Born Date Wed Groom Info Bride Info Page  HOLBERT, William T. . . ALCORN, Minnie M. . . 02/15/1906 . . 260 CARR, Willie L. 23 TX ALLEN, Maggie A 17 MO 02/01/1903 CARR,…

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    Day County, Oklahoma Marriage Records Listed Alphabetically by Bride 07/27/1892 To 04/01/1908 V – Z   Groom Age Born Bride Age Born Date Wed Groom’s Info Bride’s Info Page MCCARTER, Grant 24 MO VANLANINGHAM, Myrtle 16 MO 08/19/1904 MCCARTER, C. B. & Eliza BISHOP VANLANINGHAM, Abe & Clestia LUTZ 174 PORTER, Walter . . VANRES,…

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    Day County, Oklahoma Marriage Records Listed Alphabetically by Bride 07/27/1892 To 04/01/1908 P – R   Groom Age Born Bride Age Born Date Wed Groom’s Info Bride’s Info Page GOSSETT, Jacob M. 25 MO PACKARD, Nellie E. 17 KS 03/28/1908 GOSSETT, L.D. & Addie KECKLEY PACKARD, S.O. & Emma J. FORD 438 WILLIAMS, Arthur W.…