Monday, 6:00pm CDT, June 2, 2025
"Cherokee Freedman History"
Speaker: Melissa Payne, Cherokee Nation Community Liaison
Born and raised in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma, Melissa is a proud Cherokee Freedman decedent and community liaison for the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Following in the footsteps of her Mother, Rodslen Brown, Melissa is dedicated to being the voice, champion and activist of the Cherokee Freedmen.
A Beginning Genealogy Class
New Info for Members Only
Dr. J Clyde Wheeler's Pastor's Register Books of
Marriages & Funerals
Dr. J. Clyde Wheeler was a minister at the Crown Heights Christian Church (CHCC) in Oklahoma City for 31 years.
J. Clyde grew up in a small mining community in the Virginia Appalachian Valley, son of a miner and itinerant preacher. He received his divinity degree from Lexington Theological Seminary and honorary doctorates from Phillips University, Oklahoma City University and Findlay College. Before moving to Oklahoma City, he served at Disciples of Christ churches in Kansas City and Detroit
While the minister at Crown Heights church, he became President of the Oklahoma City Ministerial Alliance, was active in many community organizations, and worked with the Oklahoma Council of Churches. Recognizing his contributions to the community, two Oklahoma City mayors declared J. Clyde Wheeler Days in 1965 and 1976. Dr. Wheeler retired from active ministry in 1976 but continued conducting weddings and funerals while an interim minister at several city churches. Dr. Wheeler died in 1998 at the age of 86.
During his career, he conducted more than 1,000 weddings and 1,000 funerals which have been indexed by The Oklahoma Genealogical Society. A digital record image of Dr. Wheeler's entry may be purchased for a small fee.
To search the indexes of marriages and funerals he performed members must be logged in and the link will be found under the 'Member Login' menu item at the left side of the webpage.
First Families of the Twin Territories (FFTT)
A Project of the
Oklahoma Genealogical Society
An Invitation to the Descendants
of the Early Settlers of Oklahoma
(prior to November 16th, 1907)
Are you eligible to become a member?
Read more about it here...
An Invitation for Settlers & Builders of Oklahoma
The Settlers and Builders of Oklahoma, under the jurisdiction of the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, was founded to recognize, honor, and perpetuate the memory of the residents that helped build the new State of Oklahoma from statehood, 16 Nov 1907 through 31 Dec 1929. Note: Anyone that resided in the Twin Territories prior to statehood is also eligible for the OGS First Families of the Twin Territories Lifetime Membership. You can nominate anyone you believe should be honored for their contribution(s) to the settling and/or building of Oklahoma. Get more information here.
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June 2
OGS Monthly Meeting
Melissa Payne will present "Cherokee Freedman History".
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June 14
OGS Computer SIG
Meeting topics will be annouced about two weeks before the meeting. Our meetings are currently a hybrid meeting with in-person and Zoom attendees. Go to the OGS Computer SIG area of our website for Zoom ...
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July 7
OGS Monthly Meeting
Sara Cochran will present "No OMPF No Problem! 20th Century Military Research".
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July 12
OGS Computer SIG
Meeting topics will be annouced about two weeks before the meeting. Our meetings are currently a hybrid meeting with in-person and Zoom attendees. Go to the OGS Computer SIG area of our website for Zoom ...
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August 4
OGS Monthly Meeting
Kelley Barrett will present "A Quick and Dirty Guide to Reading Old Handwriting".
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