| Alisa Zelnicek 03/22/2012 |
Alisa Zelnicek, fourth-generation owner of the Claude Curry Farm established in 1889, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The original 160 acres produced wheat and cattle.… |
| Allan Barrington & June Barrington 02/17/2012 |
June Barrington and her son Allan, fourth and fifth-generation owners of the Lowry Family Farm, discussed the history behind the homestead and the family that purchased it back in 1904. The two shared… |
| Allen Fulton & Evelyn Kramer-Gambill 11/10/2010 |
Allen Fulton, fourth-generation owner of the Daniel Kramer Homestead, along with his aunt Evelyn Kramer-Gambill, discussed the history of the homestead and the generations of family that have called it… |
| Ann Dick & John Paul Dick 04/25/2011 |
Ann Dick and her son John Paul, third and fourth-generation owners of the Bar Tee Jay Ranch established in 1903 through a Cherokee Indian allotment program, discussed the history of the farm and intentions… |
| Anthony Felder 03/29/2013 |
Anthony Felder, fourth-generation owner of the Felder Homestead, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it as part of the 1892 Cheyenne-Arapaho Land Run. The original farm produced… |
| Barbara Wickett & Colleen Foster 04/30/2012 |
Barbara Wickett and her sister-in-law Colleen Foster, third-generation owners of the Foster Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it through the 1889 Land Run. Cattle and… |
| Bennie Allison & Greg Allison 02/17/2012 |
Bennie Allison and his son Greg, third and fourth-generation owners of the Allison Farm, discussed the history of the homestead and the way in which the Allison family came to own the farm through a land… |
| Betty Beard-Wall, Cindy Wall-Morrison & Dean Fuxa 11/23/2010 |
Betty Beard-Wall and her daughter, Cindy Wall-Morrison, and longtime leasee Dean Fuxa discussed the history and family genealogy related to the Thomas B. Beard Farm, settled in 1896. Originally the farm… |
| Betty Branscum & Hugh Branscum 09/24/2012 |
Betty and Hugh Branscum, third-generation owners of the Bilger Bamberg Branscum Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1900. The original farm produced corn, watermelon,… |
| Bill Ford & Joe Ford 09/05/2014 |
Bill Ford and his son Joe, fourth and fifth-generation owners of the Joseph Almeron Ford Homestead and the Shawnee Milling Company established in 1895 and 1906 respectively, discussed the history of the… |
| Bill Jones & Greta Jones 05/03/2013 |
Bill and Greta Jones, third-generation owners of the Centennial Farm purchased in 1897, discussed the history of the land and the people that claimed it. The original farm produced wheat, corn, alfalfa,… |
| Bill Pope & Jacquelyn Pope 09/12/2012 |
Bill and Jacquelyn Pope, fourth-generation owners of the Pope Farm and the Crist-Pope Farm, both acquired in 1892, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. Originally the farms… |
| Billy Stanley & Bonnie Stanley 07/28/2014 |
Billy and Bonnie Stanley, third-generation owners of the Trigg Jett Homestead settled during the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The original… |
| Bud Blakley 04/24/2009 |
Bud Blakley, third-generation owner of the Blakley Farm, discussed the history of the homestead, established in 1891. The interview took place in the restored cabin that was originally constructed during… |
| Charles Scrutchfield Nelson 05/18/2009 |
Charles Scrutchfield Nelson, third-generation owner of the Scrutchfield Farm, purchased in 1899, discussed the history of the family's ownership of the land. When the farm was originally purchased, it… |
| Chris Hitch & Rick Furnish 08/05/2014 |
Chris Hitch and Rick Furnish, current operators of the Hitch Ranch, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. At one point, Henry C. Hitch Sr. was Oklahoma's largest wheat producer… |
| Darrell Stiles & Nancy Chipukites 08/13/2008 |
Fourth-generation owners of Cabin Creek Farm, Darrell Stiles and Nancy Stiles Chipukites, discuss the history of the property and the early members of their family that homesteaded the land in 1891 as… |
| David Holcombe & Gayla Holcombe 05/03/2011 |
David and Gayla Holcombe, sixth-generation owners of the Freeman/Holcombe Farm, discussed the history of the homestead and its establishment in 1838 through an Indian allotment. During the interview they… |
| Don Peters & Sue Peters 10/03/2014 |
Third generation owners Don and Sue Peters discussed the history of the Peters Farm, acquired in 1895 during one of the Indian allotment periods. This original farm produced cattle, hogs, chickens, and… |
| Don Wingo 07/15/2009 |
Don Wingo, third-generation owner of the Wingo Properties, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1907. The original farm produced cotton, corn, alfalfa, legume crops, sorghum,… |
| Doris Renschen & Joe Renschen 03/09/2012 |
Doris Renschen and her son Joe, third and fourth-generation owners of the Renschen Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased the property back in 1903. Originally the farm produced… |
| E. L. Metcalf & Betty Jo Metcalf 07/30/2014 |
E. L. and Betty Jo Metcalf, third-generation owners of the E.L. Metcalf Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that homesteaded it in 1893. At the time of the interview the Metcalfs were… |
| Edward Mueller 08/06/2014 |
Edward Mueller, third-generation owner of the Bartels-Mueller Farm purchased in 1906, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The original farm produced wheat, cattle, chickens,… |
| Elton Nimerick & Kenneth Nimerick 10/07/2010 |
Elton and Kenneth Nimerick, brothers and third-generation owners of the Nimerick farm, acquired in 1893, discussed the history of the land as well as the family that settled it. Originally, the Nimerick… |
| Ernest Gorath 03/08/2011 |
Ernest Gorath, third-generation owner of Gorath Elk Farms, discussed the farm's history and the many animals and crops it has produced since it was acquired by his family in 1900. Originally the farm produced… |
| Evelyn Coyle 10/16/2014 |
Evelyn Coyle, second-generation owner of the Aden O. Coyle Farm claimed in the 1893 Cherokee Strip Land Run, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The original owner built several… |
| Floyd Akin Jr. & Verna Akin 11/20/2014 |
Floyd and Verna Akin, third-generation owners of the Bradburn-Akin Farm purchased in 1904, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The original 80-acre farm produced cotton, corn,… |
| Frank Ahrnsbrak 08/25/2009 |
Frank Ahrnsbrak, third-generation owner of the Ahrnsbrak Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1889. Throughout the many years, the farm produced primarily wheat in… |
| George Bellmon, Pat Hoerth, Gayle Wynne & Ann McFerron 04/11/2011 |
The history of the Bellmon Farm, purchased as a relinquishment in 1897 and owned by former Oklahoma Governor and US Senator Henry Bellmon, was discussed by his three daughters and his brother George. The… |
| J. D. Waggoner 03/23/2011 |
James D. Waggoner, third-generation owner of the Waggoner Homestead, discussed the history of the farm and shared memories of growing up on the land. After James graduated from Oklahoma A&M College (OAMC)… |
| James Gerber & Elaine Gerber 03/21/2013 |
James and Elaine Gerber, third-generation owners of the Kremke-Gerber farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1900. Originally the farm produced wheat, cattle, horses,… |
| James Gilmour & Gladys Hopkins 09/14/2012 |
James Gilmour and his sister Gladys Hopkins discussed the W.A. Cross Farm as well as the Gilmour Farm, acquired in 1892 and 1904 respectively. Wheat and cattle were the original products on both farms.… |
| James Pickett & Joann Pickett 04/30/2009 |
James and Joann Pickett, third-generation owners, discussed the history behind the Pickett Farms as well as the Pickett's Dairy Farm purchased in 1893 from an owner who had made the 1891 Land Run. In 1957,… |
| Jay Franklin, Judy McBee & Carol Pixley 11/15/2011 |
Jay Franklin and his two sisters, Judy McBee and Carol Pixley, discussed the history of the Franklin Farm and their ancestors that settled the land in 1871 through the Dawes Commission. The three recalled… |
| Jerry Acton & Patsy Acton 05/17/2009 |
Jerry and Patsy Acton, fourth-generation owners of the Abraham H. and Melissa Acton Homestead claimed in the Land Run of 1889, discussed the history of the land and the family that settled it. Originally,… |
| Jerry LaGrow & Connie LaGrow 07/28/2014 |
Jerry and Connie LaGrow, third-generation owners of the LaGrow Farms, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1908. Originally the 80-acre farm produced wheat, horses, cattle,… |
| Jim Kinder, Ann Kinder & Pam Kalka 03/10/2010 |
Jim and Ann Kinder along with their daughter Pam Kalka, owners of the centennial farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. Originally the farm produced cotton, horses, and… |
| Jimmy Williams & Mary Paul Williams 07/22/2014 |
Jimmy and Mary Paul Williams, third-generation owners of the H. W. Payne Home Place, discussed the history of the land and the family that homesteaded it in 1901. Originally the farm was 80 acres and produced… |
| John Watkins, Frances Watkins & Mary Crawford Johnston 03/09/2012 |
John Watkins and his sister Mary, along with their mother, Frances, discussed the history of the Watkins Homestead founded in 1901 and the family that claimed it. The original acreage produced cotton,… |
| Jon Cavalier 04/22/2011 |
Jon Cavalier, fourth-generation owner of the Cavalier Farm, spoke about the history of the land and its original settlement in 1829 and then later by the Cavalier family in 1905 as part of a Cherokee Indian… |
| K. Kay Lewis 11/12/2012 |
K. Kay Lewis, third-generation owner of the McKemy-Brandes Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1892. Even though the family no longer lived on the land, Lewis held… |
| Karmaleta Hempel & Twila Williams 05/07/2012 |
Sisters Karmaleta Hempel and Twila Williams, fourth-generation owners of the A. Thomas Hill Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that acquired it in 1889. The original farm produced native… |
| Kathy Boyd 08/06/2014 |
Kathy Boyd, third-generation owner of the Heard Farm homesteaded in 1903, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. In 1983, Kathy and her husband Jack took over the management… |
| Keith Smalley, Kim Smalley & Todd Smalley 02/21/2010 |
Keith and his son Kim and nephew Todd Smalley, fourth and fifth-generation owners of the Hill Haven Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1904. The original farm produced… |
| Keller 'Mozelle' Stockton 05/31/2011 |
Mozelle Stockton, third-generation to live on the land, discussed her family history and the history of the property which her family acquired through a Cherokee Indian allotment prior to 1906. Originally… |
| Lloyd Ellis & Joyce Ellis 09/22/2011 |
Lloyd and Joyce Ellis discussed the history of the Ellis family farm, purchased in 1891, and how it has been passed down through the generations. The original farm produced peaches and apples in addition… |
| Louberta Kalka 03/12/2010 |
Louberta Kalka, third-generation owner of the Beasler Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that acquired it in 1903. Originally the farm produced milo, hogs, chickens, cattle, and sheep.… |
| Max Newberry 06/12/2014 |
Max Newberry, third-generation owner of the Newberry Ranch, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it in 1900. The original 160 acre farm produced wheat, cotton, cattle, and sorghum… |
| Norval Gooch & Dusa Gooch 09/03/2010 |
Norval and Dusa Gooch, fourth-generation owners of the Gooch Homestead, claimed in 1889, discussed the history of the land and the family that settled it. The original farm produced cotton, wheat, and… |
| Ola Fouquet & Charlotte Fouquet 02/03/2010 |
Ola and Charlotte Fouquet, third-generation owners of the Deffenbaugh Homestead Ranch, discussed the history of the land and the family that acquired it in 1891. Originally, the land produced cattle, horses,… |
| Pat Thornburgh & Joyce Thornburgh 10/17/2014 |
Pat and Joyce Thornburgh discussed the history of the two homesteads, the Rebecca 'Celeste' Randall Homestead and the William L. Metcalf Homestead, that had merged to form Thornburgh Farms. Pat acquired… |
| Patty Nickell & Mike Hronopulos 09/06/2012 |
Patty Nickell and her son Mike Hronopulos, third and fourth-generation owners of the William H. Fox Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that acquired it. Originally the ranch produced… |
| Pearl Jarred & Leon Jarred 05/26/2009 |
Pearl and Leon Jarred, third and fourth-generation owners of the E.E. Birch Farm purchased in 1901, discussed the history of the land and the family that settled it. The farm originally produced cotton,… |
| Phil Macy & Frances Macy 09/30/2010 |
Phil and Frances Macy, third-generation owners of the Alfred and Joella Murry Homestead, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it in 1900. Originally the farm produced wheat,… |
| Ralph Dreessen & Richard Dreessen 06/17/2009 |
Richard and Ralph Dreessen discussed the Dreessen-Smith Farm, homesteaded in 1889, as well as the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The farm originally produced cattle and grain. Both… |
| Ray Ryel & Joyce Ryel 11/14/2014 |
Ray and Joyce Ryel, fourth-generation owners of the Ryel Farm bartered for in 1903, discussed the history of the land and the family that purchased it. Family history claims that a set of mules and a wagon… |
| Regina Duggan 04/20/2009 |
Regina Duggan, owner of the Duggan Farm and Ranch, discussed the history of the Duggan Homestead and the generations of family that have lived there since the 1891 Land Run. Originally the farm produced… |
| Robert Brixey 08/29/2008 |
Fourth-generation owner, Robert Brixey, discussed the history and beginnings of the Brixey Homestead. The land was deeded to the Brixeys in 1891 and the farm produced cotton and prairie hay, as well as… |
| Roberta Thomas & Lori McMillin 09/12/2014 |
Roberta Thomas and her daughter Lori McMillin, third and fourth-generation owners of the Oscar O. Runyan Homestead claimed in 1893, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The… |
| Romeyn Ninness & Hortense Ninness 05/11/2009 |
Romeyn Ninness, fourth-generation owner of the Israel Royer Homestead established in 1889, discussed the history of the land and the family that acquired it after the Sac and Fox Land Run. The original… |
| Royce Bender & Joyce Bender 09/19/2014 |
Royce and Joyce Bender, third-generation owners of the Bender Farms acquired in 1893, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it. The family took part in the Cherokee Strip Land Run… |
| Steve Hall, Gaynell Hall & Kay Weyen 07/23/2011 |
Steve and Gaynell Hall along with Kay Weyen discussed the history of the South-Hall Ranch, land that was originally acquired through Cherokee heritage. Over the years the farm has produced fruit trees,… |
| Susan Bize 03/29/2010 |
Susan Bize, fourth-generation owner of the Nordstrom Farm, discussed the history of the land and the family that claimed it in the 1889 Land Run. The farm originally produced kaffir corn, potatoes, oats,… |
| Terry Leonard & Judi Leonard 03/05/2011 |
Fourth-generation owners of the Broken Bar L Ranch, Terry and Judi Leonard, discussed the history of the land, settled in 1896, and the important role the land has played in the numerous generations of… |
| Thomas Tinker Ray 05/07/2011 |
Thomas 'Tinker' Ray discussed the history behind the 7R Ranch since it was acquired through an Indian allotment in 1903 as well as the family's long history with Brangus cattle. Tinker shared memories… |
| Tom Clark, Phyllis Clark, C. T. Clark & Stephen Clark 10/02/2014 |
Tom and Phyllis Clark, along with their son C. T. and grandson Stephen, discussed the history of the Tom Clark Farm claimed in the 1895 Land Run. The original 160 acre farm produced primarily corn and… |
| Velva Rence 04/19/2011 |
Velva Rence, wife of third-generation owner Dave Rence, discussed the history of the David H. and Emma V. Rence Homestead, settled in 1893, and the shared heritage of living on the land. At the time of… |
| Vernon Askew, Alan Askew & Andy Askew 05/27/2009 |
Vernon Askew and his sons Andy and Alan, fifth and sixth-generation owners of the Isaac S. Favor Farm, claimed in 1889, discussed the long history of the land and their family. When the farm was claimed,… |
| Wanda Foster 06/05/2009 |
Wanda Foster, third-generation owner of the Foster Farm which had been allotted to Louise Beartail as part of the Creek Indian allotments, discussed the history of the land and the family that settled… |
| Wayne Speer 04/04/2011 |
Wayne Speer, second-generation owner of the Speer Farm, discussed the history and heritage of the family farm acquired during the 1893 Land Run. After returning from service in World War II, Wayne inherited… |
