I'm trying to gather any information on my great grandfather. Who was a U.S. marshal in the oklahoma territory.The exact time and place of service has not been verifed but its known that he was alawman in territory days.He came to oklahoma from alabama married an had 12 or 13 children 1 was named P.K.Jones who was born in olkahoma. Both are buried in Purcell along with several other kinfolk. any information on George l. jones or other relations would be apperiacated

Do you have a date of death on George Jones? If so, have you checked the old newspapers to see if there was a write up when he died? If there was, it might give some dates, etc. If you are not in OK, and will post his date of death, I'll check the old newspapers for you.

Thank's for the reply it,s truly appericated. I've gathered a bit more information since I posted my request. My grandfather was of French-Irish-Cherokee descent, his full given name is George Lafate Jones born in Alabama on 8-27-1854 deceased 5-9-1910 Purcell Oklahoma.Married to Martha L. Ellis 2-27-1876 either in OK.or ARK. she was 1/2 Cherokee her mother was full blood.She was born 8-24-1859 also in Alabama deceased 10-29 1938 at Pucell Oklahoma.They apperently live & he proably marshalled around Caddo from about 1876 to 1900. They had several children born in Caddo while residing there. I'm in the process of contacting other surviving members of my family which since I'm completely new to this type of research is about all I know to do at this time. Any and all help is highly appericated. Thanks for your interest and contribution. P.S. The Muleskinner angle orginates from my grandPa Jones since he was known for his mules as much as his marshalling or so the story is told. The orginal Festus maybe?

Okay, I'll check the newspapers of the times when they both died for the Purcell area and see if any information was written about them. If he were a lawman, surely they did a write up about him. Good luck chasing down family.

Pooh - I just knew there would be a writeup about services - but it didn't mention a thing. I found a death notice on both G. Jones and his wife - his didn't give much information at all - hers gave a list of a bunch of kids. If you want these copies, I can mail them to you, but would need a postal address.

Thanks, MuleSkinner

George is my great grandfather. Would appreciate a copy of the death notices as well. Hard to find any info on the Jones. Name is too common. My father and brother were named after George, with a middle name of Lafayte. I was told no one knew how to spell it. I have seen the tombstones many times in Purcell.

Jonesboy:

I will be going to the library next week and get copies. If you want me to mail them to you I will need your postal address - or - I can just post them here.

The Purcell Register, Friday, May 13, 1910, Page 1

Death Near Lexington

The body of Mr. G. L. Jones, who died of consumption Monday night, at his home seven miles east of Lexington, was brought here for i nterment Tuesday; the burial taking place at Hillside Cemetery. Rev. Blalock conducted the service, and several local members of the W.O.W., of which order the deceased had been a member, assisted in paying the last tribute of respect to the departed brother. The gentleman was about fifty-five years of age, and leaves a considerable family.

The Purcell Register, Thursday, November 3, 1938, Page 4

Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. M. L. Jones

Funeral services for Mrs. M. L. Jones were conducted from the Fairview school Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. P. Johnson officiating. Interment was made in Hillside cemetery, Purcell, with the Yoakum Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jones was born August 24, 1859 and passed away October 29 at the age of 79 years, two months and five days. She was married to G. L. Jones on February 27, 1876. Thirteen children, five boys and eight girls survive. They are P. K. Jones, W. D.Jones, Albert Jones and Mrs. W. W. Walker, of Purcell; Mrs. T. W. Overstreet and Mrs. H. R. Overstreet of Indiahoma; Mrs. C. S. Sparks and Mrs. Pearl Carter, Hollis; C. C. Jones and T. M. Jones of Coleman, Okla. She is also survived by 53 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Methodist church for many years.

[QUOTE]Originally posted by frawg:
Do you have a date of death on George Jones? If so, have you checked the old newspapers to see if there was a write up when he died? If there was, it might give some dates, etc. If you are not in OK, and will post his date of death, I'll check the old newspapers for you.

Thanks!! My mailing address is Lester D. Jones, 5020 Viewridge Way, Oceanside, CA 92056.

I will drop be death notices in the mail tomorrow. Hope these can be of some help.