Person Page - 57

     Daisy M. (?) was born on 31 July 1897 at Midland, Wisconsin. She married Ethel T. 'Ed' Twist, son of John W. Twist and Clara S. Spears, in 1915. Daisy M. (?) died on 19 March 1978 at age 80; I have copy of obituary, but it doesn't tell her place of death. She was buried on 22 March 1978 at Elmwood Cemetery, Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Ed.

     Verl L. Twist was born on 21 September 1918 at Oklahoma. He died on 26 July 1999 at age 80; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma.

     Edward A. Twist was born on 21 May 1927 at Oklahoma. He married Evelyn V. (?). Edward A. Twist died on 24 May 2002 at age 75; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Wagoner, Wagoner County, Oklahoma.

     John Edgar McCormack was born on 1 February 1881 at Chatooga County, Georgia. He married Grace Belle 'Gracie' Twist, daughter of John W. Twist and Clara S. Spears, circa 1914 at Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas. John Edgar McCormack died on 16 September 1956 at Beggs, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma, at age 75. He was buried after 16 September 1956 at Bixby Cemetery, Bixby, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Grace.
     John Edgar McCormack appeared on the census of 3 April 1930 at E.D.49-6; S.D.3; Sheet 1 B, Center Township, Mayes County, Oklahoma; is age 48, married to Grace and he is farming. They have 1 child, John Jr.

     John Edgar McCormack Jr. was born on 22 February 1918 at Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma. He married Edith Louise Casey on 9 February 1946. John Edgar McCormack Jr. died on 28 September 2003 at Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma, at age 85; I have copy of small death notice that appeared in The Daily Oklahoman, and the obituary that appeared in the Yukon Review.. He was buried on 30 September 2003 at Yukon Cemetery, Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Gibson Webster Alberty was born on 19 February 1883 at Oklahoma. He married Sarah Wolf on 9 December 1907 at Adair County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Gibson Webster Alberty married Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, daughter of John W. Twist and Clara S. Spears, on 2 July 1915 at Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have copy of marriage license. Gibson Webster Alberty died on 27 December 1930 at Adair County, Oklahoma, at age 47.
     Gibson Webster Alberty appeared on the census of 16 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.9; Sheet 1 B, Wauhillau Township, Adair County, Oklahoma; is age 27, has been married 3 years to Sarah, and he is farming. This is a second marriage for Gibson. Sarah has had one child, and she is with them. He appeared on the census of 13 January 1920 at S.D.2; E.D.11; Sheet 10 B, Grandview Township - Tahlequah City, Cherokee County, Oklahoma; is age 44, married to Catherine E., and he is working as a laborer. His daughter Ethel and their daughter Clara are with them. He appeared on the census of 15 April 1930 at E.D.49-9; S.D.3; Sheet 7 A, Hogan Township, Mayes County, Oklahoma; is age 50, has been married 15 years to Katie, and he is working as a laborer on a farm. Eight children are with them, including 17 year old, Ethel, whom I believe is the daughter of Gibson from a previous marriage.

     Carl A. Fleming was born on 21 November 1881 at Silverton, San Juan County, Missouri. He married Josephine Elizabeth 'Josie' Northrup circa 1913. Carl A. Fleming married Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, daughter of John W. Twist and Clara S. Spears, circa 1935. Carl A. Fleming died on 22 January 1970 at a hospital, Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 88; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 25 January 1970 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Katie.
     Carl A. Fleming appeared on the census of 23 April 1930 at E.D.206-2; S.D.14; Sheet 9 B, Justice Precinct 1, San Saba County, Texas; is age 45, widowed, and he is working as a laborer in a machine shop. Five children are with him. He appeared on the census of 19 April 1940 at S.D.9; E.D.49-23; Sheet 5 B & 6 A, Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma; is age 58, married to Katie, and he is working as a laborer in public works. Four of Katie's children are with them.

     Herman Thomas Merritt was born on 1 June 1898 at Douglas County, Missouri. He married Dollie Mae Twist, daughter of John W. Twist and Clara S. Spears, on 6 August 1924 at Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Herman Thomas Merritt died on 16 October 1966 at a hospital, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 68; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 19 October 1966 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Dollie.
     Herman Thomas Merritt appeared on the census of 8 June 1900 at S.D.12; E.D.41; Sheet 6 B, South Clay, Dunklin County, Missouri; is age 2. Herman, his parents and brother Floyd are living with a 'Crawford'. He appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at S.D.3; E.D.52; Sheet 6 A, Sapulpa Township, Creek County, Oklahoma; is age 11, single and living with his mother who is now married to Josh Merritt. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1930 at E.D.4-43; S.D.1; Sheet 1 B, Osage Township, Benton County, Arkansas; is age 27, married to Dollie and he is farming. His father, George, is with them. He appeared on the census of 5 April 1940 at S.D.1; E.D.79-51; Sheet 5 B, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma; is age 41, married to Dollie, and he is working as a stone mason in building construction. Son, Herman, is with them.

     George T. Merritt was born in January 1877 at Tennessee. He married Jennie (?) in 1894.

     Jennie (?) was born in February 1878 at Tennessee. She married George T. Merritt in 1894.

     James Edward 'Jim' McGee was born on 15 December 1902 at Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas. He married Pearl Rachel Twist, daughter of John W. Twist and Clara S. Spears, after 1933. James Edward 'Jim' McGee died on 23 July 1974 at a hospital, Sallisaw, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, at age 71; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 25 July 1974 at Garden of Memories Cemetery, Vian, Sequoyah County, Oklahoma.

     Clara Angeline Alberty was born on 12 February 1918 at Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma. She married John Mark Gann, son of John P. Gann and Rosa Bell Combs, on 3 July 1935 at Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma. Clara Angeline Alberty died on 22 February 2001 at Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 83; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 26 February 2001 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with John.

     James Bradley Alberty was born on 3 July 1920 at Oklahoma. He married Vernia Overta Johnson, daughter of Arthur 'Art' Johnson and Mable (?), on 20 June 1942. James Bradley Alberty died on 22 May 2010 at Muskogee County, Oklahoma, at age 89. He was buried after 22 May 2010 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     Robert Gibson Webster 'Cotton' Alberty was born on 30 January 1922 at Locust Grove, Mayes County, Oklahoma. He married Dorothy Louise Packard before 1947. Robert Gibson Webster 'Cotton' Alberty died on 13 September 2017 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 95. He was buried after 13 September 2017 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     Mary Jane Alberty was born on 9 October 1923 at Oklahoma. She married Charles Harris Austin circa 1941. Mary Jane Alberty married James McCracken before 2001. Mary Jane Alberty died on 20 December 2008 at age 85. She was buried after 20 December 2008 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Josephine 'Josie' Alberty was born on 24 September 1925 at Oklahoma. She married George W. Black before 1970. Josephine 'Josie' Alberty died on 11 August 2012 at Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 86. She was buried after 11 August 2012 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     Betty Jean Alberty was born on 30 January 1927 at Chouteau, Mayes County, Oklahoma. She married Donald Ewell 'Don' Stanke on 3 April 1966 at Bentonville, Benton County, Arkansas. Betty Jean Alberty died on 17 February 2011 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 84; I have transcribed obituary. She was buried on 21 February 2011 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     George W. Black was born on 22 March 1913. He married Josephine 'Josie' Alberty, daughter of Gibson Webster Alberty and Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, before 1970. George W. Black died on 1 April 1998 at Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 85. He was buried after 1 April 1998 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     John Mark Gann was born on 28 April 1904 at Indian Territory. He married Clara Angeline Alberty, daughter of Gibson Webster Alberty and Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, on 3 July 1935 at Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma. John Mark Gann died on 11 July 1989 at Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 85; I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 14 July 1989 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of double marker with Clara.

     Charles Harris Austin was born on 10 July 1914. He married Mary Jane Alberty, daughter of Gibson Webster Alberty and Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, circa 1941. Charles Harris Austin died on 12 July 1965 at Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 51. He was buried on 15 July 1965 at Rose Hill Memorial Park, Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma.

     Herman Edgar 'Sonny' Alberty was born on 31 March 1931 at Oklahoma. He married Mary Etta Griffith, daughter of Louis Griffith and Susie Gilbert, on 10 June 1950 at Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma. Herman Edgar 'Sonny' Alberty died on 20 June 2015 at age 84. He was buried after 20 June 2015 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma.
     His name was legally changed to Herman E. Merritt when he was adopted by Dollie (Twist) and Herman Merritt. I believe his given name may have been Edgar, before he was adopted.

     Vernia Overta Johnson was born on 25 January 1926 at Oklahoma. She married James Bradley Alberty, son of Gibson Webster Alberty and Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, on 20 June 1942. Vernia Overta Johnson died on 1 July 2012 at Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 86. She was buried after 1 July 2012 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     Dorothy Louise Packard was born on 22 October 1927 at Missouri. She married Robert Gibson Webster 'Cotton' Alberty, son of Gibson Webster Alberty and Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, before 1947. Dorothy Louise Packard died on 1 August 2017 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 89. She was buried after 1 August 2017 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma.

     Mary Etta Griffith was born on 9 January 1934 at Collinsville, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. She married Herman Edgar 'Sonny' Alberty, son of Gibson Webster Alberty and Katherine Emma 'Katie' Twist, on 10 June 1950 at Pryor, Mayes County, Oklahoma. Mary Etta Griffith died on 7 November 2005 at Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma, at age 71; I have copy of obituary. She was buried on 11 November 2005 at Ross-Mayes Cemetery, Salina (east of), Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of funeral home marker.

     John P. Gann was born in October 1869 at Missouri; may have been born in Arkansas. He married Rosa Bell Combs circa 1896.

     Rosa Bell Combs was born in 1879 at Arkansas. She married John P. Gann circa 1896.

     Karen Kay Spiva was born on 14 October 1961 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma. She died on 12 January 1983 at age 21; I have copy of obituary. She was buried after 12 January 1983 at Kellyville Cemetery, Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.

     Charles Floyd Spears was born on 7 August 1948 at Yale, Payne County, Oklahoma. He married Cinda Sue Parder before 1971. Charles Floyd Spears married Elda (?) in 1992. Charles Floyd Spears died on 6 February 2009 at age 60; was found in the Social Security death index last living in Sapulpa, Creek County, Oklahoma. I have copy of obituary. He was buried on 11 February 2009 at Kellyville Cemetery, Kellyville, Creek County, Oklahoma.

     Olen Ray Spears was born on 21 October 1939 at Blackburn, Pawnee County, Oklahoma. He married Goldie Laverne McGuire on 2 August 1958 at Heavener, Le Flore County, Oklahoma. Olen Ray Spears died on 15 April 1993 at age 53.

     Lillie May Fleming was born on 18 September 1941 at Oklahoma. She died on 13 October 1941 at Salina, Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have copy of small obituary. She was buried on 14 October 1941 at Bryan Chapel Cemetery, Boatman, Mayes County, Oklahoma; I have picture of grave marker.