Muskogee County Genealogical and Historical Quarterly
The Muskogee County Genealogical Society started printing a quarterly in 1983. From its beginning, it contained both genealogical and historical material. It continues that tradition under its new name.
The current issue includes an article on the finest hotel built in Indian Territory. The Hotel Adams stood on the northwest corner of Okmulgee Street and the railroad tracks. This magnificent hotel was built in 1889. It burned down ten years later when the Great Muskogee Fire destroyed most of the downtown district.
Many past issues contained biographical sketches of individuals from the area. The current quarterly contains sketches of a number of old-time residents. These include William S. Harsha; his wife, Laura; and Hoy Harsha. William Harsha first came to Muskogee in 1876 and worked at different times for and with merchants J. E. Turner and Homer B. Spaulding. Laura was his wife; Hoy was his eldest child. Laura was interviewed in the 1930's for the Indian-Pioneer Papers. Hoy was a mayor of Haskell.
Several others have biographical sketches in this issue. These include J. F. Standiford (early day photographer), Gilbert W. Pasco (a real estate lawyer), John O. Cobb (Muskogee merchant), William T. Hutchings (lawyer) and, finally, the Rev. Mason F. Williams (Presbyterian minister and surgeon of the MKT railroad).
Past issues often contained snippets from various newspapers. These are always enjoyable. In a few brief lines everyday events from daily activities appear frozen in time. Here is one situation reported in January, 1884. It shows how important bridges are. "The ferryman refused to take across [the Arkansas River] the mail to Fort Gibson, on Tuesday morning, owing to the cold and ice, and in the evening none of the dancers from this side of the run could get across to attend the ball given by the Knights of Honor."
It is common knowledge that Indian Territory was full of outlaws. The lives of the more well known have been chronicled. Yet, many families can tell stories about similar escapades by a relative. Sometimes it is possible to find contemporary references that substantiate the wild tales that have been handed down. Ann Gardner has done this in "A 'Skelton' in My Closet," another article in the current issue.
If you are interested in subscribing to the quarterly, the cost is $21 a year. A membership application may be requested from mucogeso@yahoo.com, or picked up at the Genealogy and Local History Department at the Muskogee Public Library.
The current issue includes an article on the finest hotel built in Indian Territory. The Hotel Adams stood on the northwest corner of Okmulgee Street and the railroad tracks. This magnificent hotel was built in 1889. It burned down ten years later when the Great Muskogee Fire destroyed most of the downtown district.
Many past issues contained biographical sketches of individuals from the area. The current quarterly contains sketches of a number of old-time residents. These include William S. Harsha; his wife, Laura; and Hoy Harsha. William Harsha first came to Muskogee in 1876 and worked at different times for and with merchants J. E. Turner and Homer B. Spaulding. Laura was his wife; Hoy was his eldest child. Laura was interviewed in the 1930's for the Indian-Pioneer Papers. Hoy was a mayor of Haskell.
Several others have biographical sketches in this issue. These include J. F. Standiford (early day photographer), Gilbert W. Pasco (a real estate lawyer), John O. Cobb (Muskogee merchant), William T. Hutchings (lawyer) and, finally, the Rev. Mason F. Williams (Presbyterian minister and surgeon of the MKT railroad).
Past issues often contained snippets from various newspapers. These are always enjoyable. In a few brief lines everyday events from daily activities appear frozen in time. Here is one situation reported in January, 1884. It shows how important bridges are. "The ferryman refused to take across [the Arkansas River] the mail to Fort Gibson, on Tuesday morning, owing to the cold and ice, and in the evening none of the dancers from this side of the run could get across to attend the ball given by the Knights of Honor."
It is common knowledge that Indian Territory was full of outlaws. The lives of the more well known have been chronicled. Yet, many families can tell stories about similar escapades by a relative. Sometimes it is possible to find contemporary references that substantiate the wild tales that have been handed down. Ann Gardner has done this in "A 'Skelton' in My Closet," another article in the current issue.
If you are interested in subscribing to the quarterly, the cost is $21 a year. A membership application may be requested from mucogeso@yahoo.com, or picked up at the Genealogy and Local History Department at the Muskogee Public Library.
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PIONEER ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY OF MUSKOGEE
Pioneer was incorporated in 1905, which is two years before statehood.
Mr. Frank S. Sadler bought the controlling interest and became President
in 1930. He ran the company until his death during World War II. His wife
Elsie and the daughter Louise ran the company until the elder son returned
from his naval service at the end of the war. Mr. F. Kenneth Sadler along
with his mother ran the company for a few years before being joined by his
sister Betty Eleanor Ramage and her husband Isaac.They ran the company
until 1976.
They had invited Bob Luttrull, son-in-law of Betty Eleanor and Isaac, to join
the company in 1972 and he became president effective January 1, 1976
after buying out all the outstanding shares of stock. Betty Luttrull, daughter
of Betty Eleanor is the third generation in the business. She joined Pioneer
in August 1976. Betty and Bob's son Mark Luttrull joined the company in
1989; he is fourth generation.
ST. AUGUSTINE CATHOLIC CHURCH MUSKOGEE
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF TULSA
P.O. BOX 690240
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74169-0240
TELEPHONE -- 918-294-1904
JUNE 20, 2000
MR. HARRISON THOMAS
545 NORTH 6th ST.
APT. #303
MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 74401
Dear Mr. Thomas,
To follow-up our phone conversation on Monday, I write with the
following information, as you requested.
OSBORNE B. THOMAS and CATHERINE LATOURE were married
as ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH in MUSKOGEE on April 25, 1953.
Mr. Thomas had been baptized in the METHODIST FAITH at PORT
ARTHUR, TEXAS (no date given); and Ms. Latoure had been
baptized CATHOLIC at UGANDA MARTYRS CHURCH in OKMULGEE,
OKLAHOMA on July 3, 1932.
Parents of the couple are listed as JOHN THOMAS and VIOLA
COSEY; as well as LEE LETOURE and ESTHER LEBLANC.
Witnesses for the marriage were GEORGE MILLER and ESTHER
LETOURE. REV. PAUL S. FORD, C.SS.P was the priest who married
the couple. Also noted was that his marriage was a convalidation
of a civil marriage by a JUSTICE OF THE PEACE on September 15, 1951, in FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS.
I thank you for being patient in receiving my reply to your request,
and I hope you find this information helpful.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Mary J. Jones
Assistant Archivist
BOYNTON, MUSKOGEE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA
Rayfield LaTure, 5-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee LaTure of Boynton died at the home yesterday morning at 9 o'clock. Besides the parents he is survived by two sisters, Lorien and Katherine. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 2 o'clock in Grayson Cemetery near Morris. Burial will be under the direction of the Guipel Funeral Chapel.
GUIPEL FUNERAL CHAPEL---- 711 WEST OKMULGEE
Record from Guipels went to BRADLEY FUNEREL SERVICE---- 1020 WEST OKMULGEE.
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California Death Index, 1940-1997 Record
Name: LATOURE, LEE
Social Security #: 551-22-4542
Sex: MALE
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1907
Birthplace: LOUISIANA
Death Date: 25 Jan 1957
Death Place: LOS ANGELES
Mother's Maiden Name: GILROY
Father's Surname: LATOURE
U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Record
Name: Lee Latoure
Birth Year: 1907
Race: Negro, citizen
State: California
County or City: Los Angeles
Enlistment Date: 6 Apr 1942
Enlistment State: California
Enlistment City: Los Angeles
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency,
plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according
to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life
Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Cook* An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that
a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States
Employment Service Manual, Oral Trade Test.
Marital Status: Divorced, with dependents
Height: 68
Weight: 197
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