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Kattie Farris was born December 13, 1934, in Depew, Oklahoma. Kattie's parents, Sidney Vern Russell and Clara Ellen Gross Russell, were a pumper and a housewife. Kattie had six siblings, including two brothers and four sisters. She attended Bristow…

David's parents, William Dotson Barnett and Syble Marie Horn Barnett, were sharecroppers. David, the youngest of seven children, attended Bristow schools and worked various jobs, including at List Motors and Mancel Murphy's gas station. He attended…

Oma Kay Murray was born October 11, 1951 in Bristow, Oklahoma. Oma Kay's parents, James and Oma Copeland, worked at a Dr Pepper bottling company after WWII. She attended Bristow Public Schools where she was involved in pep club and Latin Club. Oma…

Linda Kay Herman, born on June 20, 1955, in Bristow, Oklahoma, shared her life story which included spending her childhood at the golf course her dad managed. She recounted her early life, including her favorite childhood activities, school…

Franklin Ewing Groom, born August 14, 1939, in Chandler, Oklahoma, discussed his life and family history. His parents, Floyd Franklin Groom and Thelma Carmen Burris, owned restaurants in Bristow for 40 years. Franklin has five siblings, with four…

LoNetta Dowdy White, born August 24, 1940, in a log cabin near Bristow, Oklahoma, shared her life story. LoNetta's parents, John Buster Dowdy and Ollie Belle Williams Dowdy, farmed and worked in California's lettuce fields. LoNetta attended Iron Post…

Helen Marie shares about her young life growing up in the country, her beloved family and her 51-year history with the Mid-America Stockyards.

David and Monica talk about their early life together, their family, their careers and what their life has been like during David’s terms as Principal Chief of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.

Mike shares about his life growing up, his family, his work life in law enforcement and about his love of music and writing.

Paula shares about her history growing up in the Bristow area, about her family and work life and her love for genealogy and history.