Gillaspy/Shackelfords in Indian Territory Oklahoma
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In reply to:
Re: Have family research to Scotland
David Gillaspy 11/09/03
Several Gillaspys are found in Indian Territory:James Harvey and wife Sarah Shackelford were married in Gainsville, Texas around 1881.Their first born, Charley was born 21 Jul 1883 in Indian Territory.The family of eight were living in Allen, Oklahoma as of 1910.(Chickasaw Nation in 1900)James and Sarah are buried in Five Mile Cemetery.Their markers read:James 1856-1933 and Sarah 1856-1918.James had a sister, Rose that died in 1902, so we know that their parents were also in the "territory" possibly as early as 1880.James Harvey Gillaspy reported having been born in Wisconsin, Illinios or Indiana, depending on what census report you examine.Does anyone have any factual information prior to 1883 about the Gillaspys or Shackelford?