Since the unassigned lands had been settled 29 months earlier, in the first land run. Sparks the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Lincoln county was named after our 16th president, abraham lincoln. He is a graduate of that most excellent university at aberdeen, scotland, having received his diploma from that institution with the. Lincoln county the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and. Whether you are a first time traveler or avid visitor of this region of the world. Oklahoma county is at the heart of the oklahoma city metropolitan statistical area. Lincoln county, oklahoma free public records searches at black book online. The citys opening was set for september 22, 1891, the same date as the land run that opened the sac and fox and iowa lands to form county a lincoln county. Payne county oklahoma creek county oklahoma okfuskee. Find out more about oklahoma history with this arcadia publishing book series. This book is a hodge podge of poorly documented and misleading genealogies and history.
Okloganhistory discussing and sharing of information regarding the pre and poststatehood history of the area covered by logan county, oklahoma, and the surrounding counties of canadian, noble, garfield, kingfisher, oklahoma, lincoln and payne, in order to place the lives of. County of lincoln, nc official website land records. Abraham lincoln, lincoln county is located in the eastcentral part of oklahoma, bordered on the north by payne county and on the south by pottawatomie county. Abraham lincoln, lincoln county is located in the eastcentral part of oklahoma, bordered on the north by payne county. Lincoln county oklahoma history hardcover january 1, 1988 by lincoln county historical society author. All data and images belong to the respective county clerk offices. The purpose of this page is to identify reference material available on lincoln county, oklahoma. City and tulsa, davenport is a bustling little town where travelers can still drive on one of the few strips of original portland cement that was laid for the mother road highway. As of the 2010 census, the population was 718,633, making it the most populous county in oklahoma.
County a was accorded its name in a plebiscite of the residents soon after the first land runs. Heritage of lincoln county, by the lincoln county heritage book committee. County of lincoln, nc official website finding lincoln. Donald harington wrote a number of books set in the ozarks. Lincoln county, ok article about lincoln county, ok by the. The lincoln county museum of pioneer history chandler, ok. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. California new york pennsylvania michigan ohio illinois.
Lincoln county, oklahoma simple english wikipedia, the free. The history of lincoln county and the families who settled there. Countless assets exist for tracing genealogy in lincoln county including legal records, cemetery records and a local historical society. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Lincoln county spring livestock show ag 4h fcs lincoln county free fair search advanced search contact us. With myconnection, the profile you create allows you to set up a unique starting point for the tasks and transactions that you want to complete in your time on this website. The data and images hosted on this website do not belong to kellpro. Contact us for a free quote on any print job you have in mind. Please do not use it or reference it as a legitimate genealogical. Creek and okfuskee counties are to the east and logan and oklahoma counties border on the west. Here youll find a family parlor for descendants and other kin of william asbury and mary frances wright earp, who settled near stroud lincoln co.
Lincoln county, oklahoma free public records black book online. Emmerson organized the farmers and merchants bank at sparks, becoming again president, which position he now holds. Welcome to an engaged community theres a better way to personalize your website experience. The county seat is oklahoma city, the state capital and largest city oklahoma county is at the heart of the oklahoma city metropolitan statistical area oklahoma county is one of seven counties in the united. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. Oklahoma county is a county located in the central part of the u. Lincoln countys housing characteristics are collected from 15,218 dwellings making up 0.
General land office records, 17961907 lincoln county source. Chandler the encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Lincoln county s housing characteristics are collected from 15,218 dwellings making up 0. Do a free background check here using free online public records searches in lincoln county. If you have compiled information on lincoln county that you want posted online, please attach a file and include a. Lincoln county, oklahoma genealogy familysearch wiki. This paper served the town of altus from 1900 to 1917. Lincoln county dates its beginning from the land run of. Welcome to lincoln county, oklahoma genealogy trails. Lincoln county encyclopedia of oklahoma history and culture. Lincoln county, oklahoma public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory. The oklahoma land run by una belle townsend, oklahoma. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Easily find free criminal records, free court records, free arrest records, free arrest warrants search, free corporation records, free divorce records, free marriage records.
In tune, 1902, the emmersons converted the bank of stroud into the first national bank of stroud. Including its history, the conklin house, keystone state park, and more dave knight on. Data coverage of various rentals or owned structures containing 1 room to 9 rooms. The county seat is oklahoma city, the state capital and largest city. Oklahoma maps provides access to search a variety of services and entities throughout the state of oklahoma. Located on the famous route 66 curve midway between okla. Oklahoma historical landmarks, photos, places, and people in a best seller collection. Old historical city, county and state maps of oklahoma. Oklogan history discussing and sharing of information regarding the pre and poststatehood history of the area covered by logan county, oklahoma, and the surrounding counties of canadian, noble, garfield, kingfisher, oklahoma, lincoln and payne, in order to place the lives of our ancestors in perspective. Lincoln county is a county in eastern central oklahoma.
If you have access to lincoln county books or compiled information, and want to volunteer to share this data, please contact john matthews with your name and the title of the book. County and town histories may include biographies, church, school and government history, and military information. Lincoln county genealogy resources oklahomas official. To the east of oklahoma city, lincoln county lies in east central oklahoma with chandler as its county seat. Mike adkins, from the oklahoma historical society, takes history to the public with a trunk full of artifacts, photographs, and documents. This book, available at the museum for research or purchase, contains the history of all communities in the county, including schools, churches, businesses, cemeteries and military and family histories. The gateway is an online repository of oklahoma history. In addition to roads and boundaries, these maps include rural communities, churches, and cemeteries. Land patents 18311969 lincoln county, missouri source. Your book source for oklahoma history written and published by oklahomans. Lincoln county historical society, county lane press, 1988.
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Ellsworth and others on an expedition in indian territory that may have passed through the far northwestern corner of the future lincoln county. Family history centers provide oneonone assistance and free access to. Missouri county history project university of missouri digital library includes county histories or other material for the following missouri counties. This file was generated from a complimentary, signed copy of the book that its author gave to the family of the countys namesake, samuel newitt wood.
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In may 1895, after the kickapoo gave up their tribal claims, lincoln county was rounded out in the last run in oklahoma history. Lincoln county is part of the oklahoma city, ok metropolitan statistical area. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Newspapers published in oklahoma by and for africanamerican communities. County seat of lincoln county, chandler is situated at the intersection of u. Oklahoma book series by multiple authors includes books oklahoma city music. Lincoln county, oklahoma genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Ok logan history discussing and sharing of information regarding the pre and poststatehood history of the area covered by logan county, oklahoma, and the surrounding counties of canadian, noble, garfield, kingfisher, oklahoma, lincoln and payne, in order to place the lives of our ancestors in perspective. Lincoln county news 718 manvel avenue chandler, ok 748342843 phone. Missouri state archives lincoln county deeds and indexes source.