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CARNES SCHOOL, MOSELEY PRAIRIE, OKLAHOMA: Carnes School was known to have been in existence in Indian Territory at least by 1904. The Carnes community was in the southwest part of what is now known as Delaware County, Oklahoma, on Moseley Prairie. Carnes School, District #52, was located on one acre of land that was in the northeast corner of Section 32, the northeast corner of a 50 acre Cherokee Nation allotment of Joseph E. Carnes (Dawes Roll#1306). The Joseph E. Carnes allotment was later sold to N.D. Sussmand, then to O.E. Thomason. Carnes School, Moseley Prairie, Oklahoma In all the transactions, the deeds read that one acre was reserved for schools. By the act of Congress, approved May 29, 1908, provisions were made whereby the Secretary of the Interior was authorized to sell, for use for school purposes to school districts of the State of Oklahoma, from the un-allotted land of the Five Civilized Tribes, not to exceed two acres in any one district. The School District #52 of Delaware County, Oklahoma had made application to acquire title to the tract of land.   The tract of land had been appraised by the board of appraisers, as required by the regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior under the act of May 29,1908.  School District #52 of Delaware County paid the sum of Five Dollars, the full amount of appraisement, into the Treasury of the United States to the credit of the Cherokee tribe of Indians, with the United States Indian Superintendent at Muskogee, Oklahoma.  On December 30, 1910, W.E.Rogers , Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation conveyed the land to School District #52, described as a square 12.66 rod located in the northeast corner of Section 32.   Carnes School was one of the Cherokee Nation Schools in the Goingsnake District.  An existing structure located on the land was used for the school building at least through the school year 1911-12.Between the years 1912 and 1915 a new school building was constructed. The building had a flue exiting the roof on the NE corner for a wood burning stove. The bell tower was mounted on the front center of the roof with a rope extending down through the ceiling between the two single entrance doors on the east end of the building. The building had four 8 ft. double hung windows on each side.   On May 21,1929, an additional one acre of land was acquired (by gift or purchase from T.D. Palmer) to the south of the original acre. Two cobblestone toilets were constructed by the WPA on the south end of the new property. Trees and underbrush were cleared to make space for the children’s playground. A woodshed building was constructed on the south side of the school building about the same time. The school building was also extended 10 feet east and an additional full double hung window was installed on each side of the new addition. Interior arrangement in the addition provided for two separate rooms, one on the north and one on the south used for coat storage. The existing two entrance doors became the entrance to the two new coatrooms. The center of the addition consisted of a covered entrance porch. And the new entrance to the one-room school was at the rear of the porch.   In the 1940’s or 1950’s, the wood shed was modified and expanded to provide a kitchen and lunch room. Several recreational facilities were added for the students, such as a basketball court on the NW corner, swings, merry-go-round, teeter-totter, etc.   The school continued in operation through the school year 1966-67. On February 23, 1968, Carnes School was annexed to Moseley School District #34. According to the County Superintendent’s School District Boundary Ledger:    “ February 23, 1968, All of Carnes School District number D-15, Delaware County, annexed to Moseley School District, Number 34, Delaware County---W.C.Everett, County Superintendent”.   The Carnes School building was later sold by the Delaware County School system to the highest bidder from sealed bids, and thereafter privately owned. Thus, Carnes School was in existence for 64 years as a place of learning and for community use. This historic building was destroyed by fire in 1983.   CARNES FAMILY, DELAWARE COUNTY, OKLAHOMA: The name of the school came from a pioneer family who settled in the community, participated actively in community affairs and took an interest in education of their children.   Three well known Carnes families in the area were Jeff Carnes, who had two children, Angie and Aubry; Andrew Carnes who had a son Earl, and Joe Carnes, who lived at Kansas, I.T.(OK.) and operated the Kansas Post Office. They were descendents of Joseph H. Carnes and his Cherokee wife, Diana Welch Carnes.   Many descendents of this couple still live in the southwest Delaware County, Oklahoma area. Diana’s obituary appears in the Delaware Tribune, Kansas, OK, 2 September 1910 newspaper as (transcribed by Virgil Talbot, 1984, from microfilm):   “It is with sadness and regret that we must record the death of Diana Carnes who died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fredonia Connor last Thursday morning between one and two o’clock. She was a native of Georgia, coming to Oklahoma twenty odd years ago. She has lived in Delaware County and in the vicinity of Kansas (OK) ever since coming to Oklahoma. Mrs. Carnes leaves four sons and four daughters to mourn her loss. Three sons and four daughters and their families are of the very best people of Delaware County and are a heritage that any person might feel good. The Tribune extends condolences to the bereaved relatives.    Diana Welch was born 1831 in Georgia, the daughter of George Washington Welch and Margaret Jones and the granddaughter of David Welch and Elizabeth McSwain. Elizabeth was the daughter of Nannie Downing and Mr. McSwain and granddaughter of Major Downing. Diana married Joseph Henry Carnes. He was born 1823 and died 1892. Both Diana and her husband are buried in the Johnson Cemetery on Moseley Prairie.”   Information compiled by Ray Stinchcomb, data previously published in the “Colcord Alumni Hornet Buzz Newsletter”, dated April 15, 2006. Additional information compiled by Donna Clark, from materials available at Talbot Library and Museum, Walkingstick Research Room.     This article is an excerpt from the TLM Genealogy Magazine, 2008 Volume XVI, #3. You can order your copy of TLM Genealogy Magazine, 2008 Volume XVI, #3 on our website (click on the link)!

Virgil Talbot and President Lyndon Johnson Virgil Talbot was the founder of the Talbot Library & Museum.  He was born on March 13, 1927.  In addition to founding the Talbot Library and Museum, Virgil Talbot was also publisher of the Goingsnake Messenger and TL&M Genealogy magazines. He also wrote several books regarding his family and his wife's (Avis) family, as well as local history books and poetry.    Virgil's motto was "Preserving a Bit of History".  He was very dedicated to this purpose.  He worked very hard at collecting and preserving historical and genealogical material that would be available for generations.   Mr. Talbot belonged to several historical societies including the Cherokee National Historical Society. He was placed on the Historical Society Board by the Cherokee Nation--the first non-Indian to hold a position on the board. Virgil was very proud of this honor.   Virgil Talbot died June 17, 1998.  He was posthumously named to the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame in 2005 by the Oklahoma Historical Society.  He was an avid collector of historical records of this area and was so very proud of the Talbot Library and Museum. You can also view this information in the "About" section of our website.

History often hides in the stories passed down through generations. These stories reveal the lives, struggles, and characters that shaped communities long before modern records. One such tale comes from our 2009, Volume 17, #3 issue of the TL&M Genealogy Magazine , where a vivid account of law enforcement and family conflict in early Oklahoma unfolds. This post begins a continuing series where we will explore history and events documented in our past publications and bring to life the people, family lines, stories, and moments that defined their times. Excerpt from the article: "Stories told by Old Folks" by James Eugene Gibson TL&M Genealogy Magazine, 2009, Volume XVII, #3 FAMILY ARGUMENT My granddaddy Sam was always deputy sheriff, Justice of the Peace, constable, etc. He liked law enforcement work, and was nervy enough to do it. He was Chief Deputy for Sheriff Sam Caudle at one time. At times he would work with the Cherokee Lighthorsemen, or Cherokee police over in the Cherokee Nation, before the state of Oklahoma was set up. He knew Andy Akin, and other Lighthorsemen, including Ezekiel Proctor (Zeke). Now Zeke was, I am told, the man who started the Proctor-Beck feud, in which a lot of men were killed or hurt, and a few women. Sheriff's badge and belt from early Oklahoma law enforcement Anyhow, one day Sam had been over in the Nation on some kind of business, and returning home late and passing Zeke’s house, decided to stay all night, as it was nearly dark and he didn’t like riding another twenty miles at night. Zeke invited him in and soon they were sitting at the supper table. During the meal, Zeke and his wife got into an argument, and it grew heated. All at once she grabbed a butcher knife and made for Zeke with it. Zeke ran around the table, with his wife in hot pursuit, but she couldn’t catch up with him. Zeke yelled, “Grab her, Sam, grab her.” But Sam didn’t want any of that, and replied, “No sir, Zeke you grab her.” Well Zeke finally did grab her and got things quieted down. Zeke was counted a dangerous man. My daddy remembered seeing him at the Westville Picnic, and said he always wore two Colt .45’s, and kept a Bowie in the long hair at the back of his neck. He didn’t walk around and visit, but stood with his back against a big elm tree. "Preserving a Bit of History" For those tracing family histories, stories like this provide context that goes beyond names and dates. They bring ancestors to life, showing their struggles, relationships, and the world they inhabited. It reminds us that history is not just in official records but also in the memories and tales shared by families and others. This story, submitted by James Eugene Gibson under "Stories told by Old Folks," is a valuable piece of oral history preserved in our TL&M Genealogy Publication. This article has four other short stories, including another about Zeke Proctor and Ned Christie. And, of course, each issue of the TL&M Genealogy Magazine is filled with valuable stories, local family records, history and genealogy. TL&M Genealogy Magazine Issues now available online in our bookstore All TL&M Genealogy Magazines (Print Version) are available in our online bookstore! At last count, we have 110 issues of our TL&M Genealogy Magazine available from 1993 to present day! Recently one of our board members who has read all of our issues stated, "....each issue has brought so much understanding of the past history.....There have been so many valuable answers and “finds” to my many questions for multiple lines of ancestry going back three – four generations." We hope TL&M Genealogy Magazine will become a great resource for those of you interested in preserving history!

The Talbot Library & Museum publishes the  TL&M Genealogy Magazine and is home to the Goingsnake Messenger.   Subscribe and order back issues of both.   Talbot Library & Museum Publications TL&M Genealogy Magazine - As part of that research material, our library also publishes the TL&M Genealogy Magazine. You may subscribe online to the TL&M Genealogy Magazine. You may also order all issues of TL&M Genealogy Magazine in print (1993 - present) or digital download (2025 - present). The Goingsnake Messenger - We sell back issues of the Goingsnake Messenger at our locations in Colcord or you may call us to have issues mailed to you. These issues are not currently available online. See information for ordering below. About TL&M Genealogy Magazine Our TL&M Genealogy publication focuses on "preserving a bit of history" through local stories; the history of NE Oklahoma, NW Arkansas, and Cherokee Territory; genealogical records; local obituaries; and much more. We publish this magazine two times per year. You may subscribe to this publication and/or purchase current single issues and back issues. We now offer all issues online: mailed print version or digital download . These issues are available in our online bookstore or click the appropriate box on the right on this page. If you wish to donate to Talbot Library & Museum, donations of $35 or more will include a one-year, two-issue subscription to TL&M Genealogy Magazine. Order TL&M Genealogy Issues Online - PRINT Version 1993 - present Order TL&M Genealogy Issues Purchase the latest Issues Online with DIGITAL download (2025 - present) Order and Download Digital Issues Browse the contents of all issues of the TL&M Genealogy Magazine Browse Contents of TL&M Issues Subscribe to TL&M Genealogy Magazine Subscribe Donations of $35 or more to Talbot Library & Museum will include a one-year subscription to TL&M Genealogy Magazine . (2 issues per year) Donate to Talbot Library & Museum About Goingsnake Messenger The goal of the Goingsnake Messenger publication has been to promote the Recounting, Recording, Printing and Preserving of the history of the Goingsnake District area. The Messenger is a treasure trove of history and genealogy not only of the Goingsnake District but of other events and places significant to the District. Back Issue Pricing Back Issues - $5 to $10 per issue plus Sales Tax. Our regular shipping rates apply. Order Goingsnake Messenger Back Issues Order Goingsnake Messenger Back Issues

The Talbot Library & Museum Genealogy Magazine is published semi-annually and is dedicated to bringing families together through genealogy and family history. TL&M Genealogy Subscription The Talbot Library & Museum Genealogy Magazine is published semi-annually and is dedicated to bringing families together through genealogy and family history. NEW!! Starting 2025: • $30.00 yearly subscription for two issues will be available via EMAIL (PDF Format). • A $35.00 yearly subscription for two issues will be available via PRINT copy, postage included. (Or you can receive by EMAIL (PDF Format) - choose on the form below) Subscribe to TL&M Genealogy Magazine Please enter your address and other information below. If you choose to receive a print copy, it will go to the address below. First name(Required) Last name(Required) Street Address(Required) City(Required) State(Required) Zip Code(Required) Phone(Required) Email(Required) Year Subscribing For: (Required) Yes, subscribe me to a one year subscription to TL&M Genealogy Magazine . (Required) Current Subscription Member?(Required) Yes No, I am a new subscriber. TL&M Genealogy 1-Year Subscription - Choose one:(Required) 1-Year Subscription -Two Issues - EMAIL ONLY $30 1-Year Subscription -Two Issues - Choose PRINT or EMAIL $35 For subscription of $35, choose only ONE version of TL&M Genealogy Magazine you would like to receive for your subscription: Email (Digital) Print Go To Payment

The Talbot Library & Museum specializes in historical & genealogical research of Native American history, NE Oklahoma, NW Arkansas, & Cherokee Territory.  Welcome to the Talbot Library and Museum! Welcome to the Talbot Library & Museum Preserving A Bit of History! The Talbot Library and Museum in Colcord, Delaware County, Oklahoma was established by Virgil and Avis Talbot in 1987. We are a free museum and library available for historical and genealogical research of Native American history and the areas of Northeast Oklahoma, Northwest Arkansas, and Cherokee Territory. Our facilities include a multi-building museum and we are organized to own, possess, and operate the Talbot Library and Museum for the use and benefit of the community, its citizens, and all others who are interested for educational, genealogical, and historical purposes. The Library and Museum operates solely on donations, fundraising,and sales of our book store & gift shop items. 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