This section lists the societies of Oklahoma, giving details about each one and what resources and publications they offer.
Statewide and Regional Societies
County Societies
Northwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society
Many documents can be accessed at the association, including:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Divorces
- Early Newspapers
- Funeral Home Registers
- Land Records
- Marriages
- Naturalisations
- Probate Records
- School Registers
They also have documents for Dewey, Ellis and Harper Counties.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~oknwgs/
Oklahoma Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1955.
The aims of the Society are to exchange information, to teach people the correct ways to conduct genealogical research, to issue publications, to collect and preserve genealogical material and to assist members conducting family tree research.
An Index to the First Families of the Twin Territories Lineage Book is on the site, the book giving details for the Lineage Information for the first 300 Members of the First Families of the Twin Territories.
Many other databases are accessible through the site, which incorporate:
- 1890 Census – Indian Territory, Old Towson County, Choctaw Nation
- 1890 Territorial Census Statistics for Kingfisher, Payne and Beaver Counties
- 1900 Directory of Garfield County
- Administrator Record – United States Court – Indian Territory 1st Division – Northeastern Area Book A 1891-1895
- Bibles
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Church Registers
- Funeral Home Books
Databases also incorporate:
- Indian Territory 22 August 1889
- Marriages
- Military Resources
- Newspaper Abstracts
- Obituaries
- Tax Rolls
- Vital Records
Numerous publications are available for sale, incorporating:
- Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory, 1880 and 1890 Censuses
- Confederate Pension Applications
- Documents relating to the Choctaw Nation
- Early Land Tract Books
- Lineage Book of the First Families of the Twin Territories
- Marriage Index from First United States Court Northern District, Muskogee, Indian Territory 1890-1907
- Marriage Indexes 1889-1907
Publications sold by the society also incorporate:
- Probate Index 1895-1920
- Quarterly publication 1955-1990 Subject Index
- Quarterly publication as a PDF File on a DVD
- School Census Location Schedule
- United Daughters of the Confederacy – Applications for Membership and Transfers
- Union Veterans, Their Widows and US Soldiers
- Veteran Burials
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okgs/
Oklahoma Historical Society
The association has many documents accessible in their Research Centre, which comprise:
- Birth, Death and Marriage Indexes
- Cemetery Books
- City Directories
- Family and County Histories
- High School Yearbooks
- Newspapers
- Telephone Books
It is possible to search their collections by using their online catalogue.
Many databases are accessible, which include:
- 1890 Territorial Census Index
- 1896 Applications for Enrolment
- 1901 El Reno Land Lottery – Names Drawn
- Dawes Commission Teacher’s Quarterly Reports
- Deaths in OKC City Directories 1918 and 1920-1923
- Divorces
Databases also incorporate:
- Marriages 1889-1951
- Marriage Licences from the Federal Court, Western District, Indian Territory
- Military Deaths
- Obituaries and Death Notices
- Probates
- Smith’s First Directory of the Territory
It is also possible to search their Biographical and Topical Research Files.
Website:
http://www.okhistory.org
Southwest Oklahoma Genealogical Society
Many resources are accessible in the Family History Room located at Lawton Public Library, 110 S. W. Fourth Street, which include:
- Family Histories
- Federal Census Returns for many States
- Indian Records
- Local Newspapers
- Tract Books
- Vital Records
Some Members’ Ahnentafel Charts are also on the site, along with Bible Records submitted by Members.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include:
- 1890 Census of Union Veterans and Widows
- Applications for Registration for Homestead Entry within the Kiowa, Comanche and Apache Ceded Lands
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Censuses
- Comanche Co. Divorces 1901-1950
- Comanche Co. Marriages 1901-1906
- Comanche Co. Probate and Estate Records 1901-1933
- Comanche Co. Tax Lists
Publications available for sale also include:
- Cotton, Jefferson, Tillman and Kiowa Counties Personals Newspaper Abstracts
- Custer Co. Marriages 1894-1899
- Federal Land Tract Books
- Funeral Home Books
- Kiowa Agency Mission Schools 1881-1914
- Newspaper Abstracts
Website:
http://www.sirinet.net/~lgarris/swogs
County Societies
Bixby Historical Society
They have many on-line databases, including:
- Area and Bixby Histories
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Military Records
- Obituaries
- Photo Albums
- Schools
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okbhs/
Bryan County Heritage Association
Many resources can be accessed, which incorporate Census Returns and Dawes Rolls on Microfilm for Five Civilised Tribes.
Resources also incorporate:
- Applications for Choctaws – some for Cherokee and Chickasaws
- Bryan Co. Tax Records
- Census Cards for Choctaw, Cherokee and Chickasaws
- Chronicles of Oklahoma Index on Microfilm
- Criminal Records
- DAR Patriot Index
- Denied and Rejected Rolls for Choctaws
- Divorces 1902-1956
- Funeral Home Registers
In addition, archives include:
- Hastin Index for Choctaws
- Marriages 1902-1956
- Minor Probates 1902-1928 and Deeds 1902-1920
- Probates 1909-1928
- Revolutionary War Pension Abstracts
- Roster of Confederate Soldiers
- Roster of Union Soldiers
- School Registers 1918-1967
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okbcha/
Caddo County Genealogical Society
The association was incorporated on 3 February 1995.
It is possible to peruse Divorces 1901-1950, Weddings 1901-1952 and School Census Information 1912-1936 on Microfilm. There is also a Marriage Index up to 1993.
Some Obituaries are available, and for a fee, the association is prepared to send a copy to you. Marriage Licences, Funeral Home Registers and Probate Records (to 1940) Indexes are also accessible. The society is prepared to send a copy on payment of a fee.
Details of Cemeteries is accessible. For a fee, they are prepared to send a Digital Tombstone Photograph from:
- Albert
- Alfalfa
- Anadarko
- Apache
- Cache Indian
- Cache white
- Carnegie
- Carnegie Indian
- Cedar Creek
- Cement
- Cyril
- Eakly
- Fort Cobb
- Gracemont
- Hinton
- Poage
- Roach
- Sickles
- Spring Creek
Some publications are available for sale, including Caddo Co. Tombstone Alphabetical Index and some Cemetery Transcriptions.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okcadcgs/
Canadian County Genealogical Society
The association was established in 1976.
A list of Canadian County Cemeteries is available, along with alphabetical lists of burials for most Cemeteries.
Many publications are available for sale, incorporating:
- Burials in the Fort Reno Cemetery 1874-1948
- Canadian Co. Marriages 1890-1900
- Family Histories
- Fort Reno – The Military Post
- History of Canadian County
- Yukon Obituaries from Canadian County Papers 1908-1950
A list of libraries, museums and post offices is available on the site, along with a list of original school sites and districts. Links to other sites you may find of use are also accessible.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okccgs/
Cleveland County Genealogical Society
The association has some resources on Microfilm, which incorporate:
- Censuses
- Deeds
- Divorce Case Files
- Marriage Books
- Mortgage Records
- Newspaper Abstracts
- Oklahoma Tract Books
- Probate Case Files
- Probate Journals
- Proceedings Records
- Reception Records
- Scholastic Census Indexes
Many Databases are accessible, which include:
- 1890 Census for Oklahoma Territory
- Cleveland Co. Weddings 1943-1945
- Divorces 1890-1950
- Lexington Co. Weddings 1909-1932
- Probate Records
- US Land Patents 1891-1909
Many Cleveland Co. Maps are also available, which include:
- 1837 Indian Territory
- 1855 Indian Nations
- 1861 Indian Territory
- 1925 Oklahoma Road Map
- Twin Territories
Information regarding Cleveland Co. Rural Schools is also available.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- Cemetery Inscriptions
- Divorces 1890-1950
- First Families
- Funeral Home Books
- Lexington Marriages 1909-1932
- Marriage Register 1891-1897
- Marriages 1890-1942
- Moments in Oklahoma History: A Book of Trivia
- Norman – An Early History 1820-1900
- Probate 1890-1928
Publications sold by the society also incorporate:
- Complete sets of an Individual’s Divorce Record
- Copies of Land Patents
- Copy of Probate File
- Copy of Will
- Individual Divorce Decree
You can also purchase Back Issues of their Newsletters.
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is accessible.
Website:
http://ccgsok.com/
Coal County Genealogical Society
The association has copies of High School Yearbooks for Coalgate, Cottonwood, Olney and Tupelo Schools.
Marriage and Obituary Indexes are on the site, and on payment of a fee, it is possible to obtain a copy of the appropriate record. A Coal Co. Cemeteries Index is also accessible.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include Census Indexes, Probate Book, Cemeteries and Coal Co. History Books.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okcoalgs/
Cushing Genealogical Society
Publications sold by the society include:
- Lincoln Co. Births 1925-1940
- Messecar Funeral Home Books
- Payne Co. Township Atlas 1906-1907
- Pedigree Chart Books
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okcgs/
Garfield County Genealogical Society
The association has many archives which incorporate Births and Deaths Recorded by Dr H. G. Parker, Garfield Co. Census Information, Dunlavy Funeral Home Books Index 1923-1946, Garfield Co. Taxpayers 1917, Marriages 1893-1909 and 1909-1913, Obituaries, Probate Records and Schaeffer Funeral Home Books 1904-1938.
They also have Cemetery Transcripts which incorporate Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Enid Cemetery, Newspapers on Microfilm, Garfield Co. Map and Names of 2520 Draft Registrants in Garfield County.
A list of Surnames currently being researched by Members is also on the site.
Website:
http://www.garfieldokgen.org
Greer County Genealogical and Historical Society
Some databases are on the site, including:
- Deaths 1912-1918
- Inquest Reports 1890-1903
- Marriages Licences Index 1901-1930
- Probate 1901-1930
- Selected Civil Cases 1901-1930
Numerous archives are also available in their Library, incorporating:
- Census Returns
- Civil and Criminal Dockets
- Divorces
- Genealogical and Historical Newsletter and Magazine Collections
- Genealogies
- Marriages
- Newspapers
- Probates
- School Enumerations
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okgcghs/
Indian Territory Genealogical and Historical Society
Many collections are accessible, incorporating:
- Microfilm of over 45000 Applications for the Miller Roll
- Native American Rolls 1817-1867, 1869-1893, 1893-1896 and 1898-1924
- One-Page Dawes Census Cards for all six Cherokee Sections
They are also prepared to search in the Dawes Roll on payment of a fee and receipt of the necessary information.
Aerial Maps of Cherokee Co. 1938, Cemetery Maps and Obituaries are also held by the organisation.
They have also loaned archives to Oklahoma Historical Society, including:
- Assessment Lists 1920-1928
- Assessment Rolls 1913-1928
- Civil Dockets 1908-1945
- Criminal Dockets 1908-1945
- Justice Dockets 1914-1928
- Justice of the Peace Dockets 1907-1936
- Miscellaneous Archives 1913-1927
Numerous publications are available for sale, which include Tyner Master Index, Cherokee Co. Railroads and Reed-Culver Funeral Home Books 1909-2000.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okitghs/
Kay County Genealogical Society
The association is known as Pioneer Genealogical Society. Many databases can be accessed, which incorporate:
- Bible Records
- Births
- Blackwell Veterans – Civil War, Spanish War and World War I
- Cemetery Indexes
- Chronicle History of the State of Oklahoma
- City of Blackwell Photo Gravures 1903
- Family Charts
- First Person/Event in Kay County
- Kay Co. Officials 1893-1918
- Marriage Applications
- Marriage Notices
- Obituaries
- Oklahoma Counties
- Property Records
- School Registers
- Veterans Memorials
Many Kay Co. Maps are also on the site.
A Miscellaneous Marriages Index is accessible and on payment of a fee it is possible to obtain a copy of the record.
The organisation is prepared to search Cemetery Inscriptions and the Marriage Application Database. If record is found, a charge will be made for providing a copy of the appropriate record. Information about where to find Birth and Death Certificates and Land Records is also given by the society.
Numerous documents can be accessed in the Genealogy Section of Ponca City Library, which incorporate:
- Alabama Wills 1808-1870 (Index)
- The Clark Family and Location from Early Southwest Virginia Families
- Earliest Tennessee Land Records
- Harrison Co. (Missouri) Marriages
- Historical Notes of Ancestors of the Revolutionary War
- Marshall – Descendants of William Marshall
- Military Records
- Newspapers
- Obituary Notices
- Washita Co. Cemetery Book
- West Virginia Daughters and Their Revolutionary Patriot Ancestors
A list of surnames currently being researched by Members is also available.
Website:
https://m.facebook.com/Pioneer-Genealogical-Society-Of-Ponca-City-1976524189030686/
Latimer County Historical and Genealogical Society
Many archives can be accessed at the association or the Latimer Co. Library, which include:
- 1917 McCurtain Co. School Census
- Carter Co. Pioneers 1841-1982
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Divorce Case Files 1905-1950
- Divorces 1901-1920
- Family Histories
- Haskell Co. Cemeteries
- Haskell Co. Obituaries
- Latimer Co. Cemeteries
- LeFlore Co. Cemeteries
- LeFlore Co. Funeral Home Books
Archives also comprise:
- Marriage Applications
- Marriage Licence Applications 1929-1950
- Marriages 1901-1920
- Marriages Choctaw Nation 1890-1895
- McCurtain Co. Marriages
- Newspapers 1904-1995
- Obituaries
- Official Credentials 1890-1907
- Oklahoma Daughters of the American Revolution Patriot
- Oklahoma Obituaries 1924-1935
- Probate Case File Index to 1928
- Probate Court Records
- Sequoyah Co. Cemeteries
- Sequoyah Co. Census Returns
Some archives relate to Pittsburg County, which include:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- City Directories
- Divorces
- Funeral Home Books
- Naturalisations
- Newspapers
- Probate and Court Cases
- Probate Case Files
- Weddings
Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Cemetery Indexes
- Divorce Case Files 1905-1950
- Divorce Records 1906-1960
- Full Blood Conveyance Files 1911-1927
- Marriage Licence Applications 1929-1950
- Probate Case File Index pre-Statehood to 1928
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~oklchgs/
Logan County Genealogical Society
The association was formed in 1981 and incorporated in 1995.
Its aims are to collect and preserve historical materials, to help members interested in researching their family tree and to maintain a reference library.
Numerous archives are accessible in their Library which is located in the Oklahoma Territorial Museum, 406 E. Oklahoma, Guthrie.
Many publications are available for sale, including:
- 1900 Directory of Logan CO. Farmers
- Declaration of Intention 1890-1906
- Newspaper Abstracts of Births, Marriages and Deaths
- Summit View Cemetery Transcripts 1890-1990
- Weddings 1890-1900
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~oklcgs/
McClain County Historical and Genealogical Society
The association has a collection of Family Histories in their Museum, along with information relating to the early history of the area.
Numerous publications are sold by the society, which incorporate:
- 1890 Census Chickasaw National, Indian Territory
- Deaths
- McClain Co. History
- Obituaries
- Weddings 1863-1895
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okmchgs/mchgs.htm
Muskogee County Genealogical Society
Many databases are on the site, which include:
- Cemetery Indexes
- Church Records of Marriages and Deaths 1875-1903 – First Presbyterian Church
- Divorce Case Files
- Funeral Home Books
- Muskogee Newspaper Death and Obituary Indexes
- Muskogee Co. Cemeteries List
- Muskogee County Widows’ Records 1919-1924
- Oklahoma Biographical Index
- Probate and Guardianships Index 1907-1930
- U.S. Deputy Marshals 1893-1896
- Weddings 1890-1907
Website:
https://www.muskogeecountygenealogicalsociety.org/
Owasso Historical Society
A list of Cemeteries along with Cemetery Transcriptions and Indexes are on the site. Old Owasso Pictures and an Index of Obituaries are also held by the society.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okohs/
Pawnee Historical Society
A Index of Obituaries is on the site, and on payment of a fee, they are willing to send a copy of the appropriate Obituary.
Links to other sites you may find of use are also accessible.
Website:
http://www.pawneechs.org
Pittsburg County Genealogical and Historical Society
Some Databases and Resources are accessible, which include Graves Relocated as a Result of the Lake Eufaula Project, Naturalisation Documents 1890-1960 and CTN Marriages 1863-1899.
Numerous resources are accessible at their Library, which incorporate:
- Census Returns
- City Directories
- Family Histories
- Telephone Books
- Vital Records
It is possible to search these resources using their on-line catalogue.
Many publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- 1837, 1839 and 1847 Chickasaw Muster/Census Rolls
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Census Returns
- Choctaw Nation Marriage and Selected Court Records of Tobucksy
- Funeral Home Books
- Hospitals and Medical Doctors in the area
- Naturalisations
- Probate Records
- Weddings 1900-1903 and 1905-1907
Website:
http://www.pittsburgcogenealogical.org
Pontotoc County Historical and Genealogical Society
Many databases are on the site, which include a list of Cemeteries along with Cemetery Inscriptions, Civil and Criminal Court Cases Chickasaw Nation 1902-1919.
Numerous publications are available for sale, which comprise:
- Back Issues of their publication
- Census Indexes
- Indian Territory Marriages 1895-1907
- Pontotoc Co. History
- Pontotoc Co. Marriages
Mailing Lists which are hosted by Rootsweb are also available.
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okpontgs/
Tulsa Genealogical Society
Many archives are available in their Library, which include:
- Cemeteries
- Census Returns
- Historical Books
- Newspaper Abstracts and Indexes
- Probate Records
- Vital Records
- Wills
These relate not only to the State of Oklahoma, but all other US States and further afield, such as Australia, Canada, England and Wales. Please peruse the library catalogue on their site for further information.
Some databases are on the site, which comprise:
- Funeral Home Index
- Tulsa Co. Divorces 1907-1927
- Tulsa Co. Weddings 1907-1927
Databases also incorporate the TGS Tulsa Annals 46 Year Index 1966-2012 which includes:
- Cemetery Transcripts
- Divorces
- Funeral Home Books
- Historical Documents
- Marriage Records
- Obituaries
- Schools
Numerous publications are available for sale, which incorporate:
- Administrator and Executor Bonds 1932-1939
- Articles from the Indian Chieftan Published Pre-Statehood in Vinita, Indian Territory 1895-1900 and 1882-1890
- Broken Arrow Weddings 1915-1926
- District Court Journals Estates of Minors, Deceased, Indian Lands, Guardians 1907-1917
- Divorces 1907-1932
- Executors and Administrators 1920-1925, 1927-1930 and 1942-1946
- Funeral Home Books
Publications available for sale also incorporate:
- General Probate Index 1907-1908, 1915-1920 and 1946-1947
- Guardian Bonds 1917-1929
- Guardian Reports 1911-1921
- Jurors Tulsa District Court Journals 1907-1922
- Jury Book 1928-1938
- Probate Appearance 1908-1911
- Probate Journals
- Record of Inventory and Appraisement 1914-1930 and 1932-1934
- Tombstone Inscriptions
- Weddings 1907-1923
Website:
https://tulsagenealogy.org
Western Trails Genealogy Society
The association was designated as a Family History Centre in 1995 and so received the Complete Index to the Mormon Church’s Salt Lake City Collection. Other resources and Microfilms held by the society incorporate:
- Court Documents 1884-1900
- Criminal Dockets
- Criminal Records 1888-1905
- Greer Co. Registered Voters 1916-1920
- Treasurer Records 1877-1906
- Warren Community Tax Roll 1896-1897
They also have Out of State Legal Records which include:
- Ellis Co. Texas Weddings 1850-1878
- Index to Marriages and Deaths in the Baltimore Sun 1837-1850
- Index to Weddings in the Baltimore Sun 1851-1860
Many databases are accessible, which comprise:
- 1901 and 1902 Newspaper Obituaries
- Articles and Name Indexes from the Plain Dealer Newspaper
- Greer Co. Deaths 1912-1918
- Greer Co. Weddings 1901-1930(Groom’s List)
- List of Early Post Offices
- List of unclaimed Mail at the Post Office
- Newspaper Accounts of Deaths to 1907
- Newspaper Articles regarding Early Residents
- Newspaper Wedding Announcements 1901
Website:
https://sites.rootsweb.com/~okjackso/wtgsweb/wtgshome.html