"CHARLES C. HARKINS
Charles C. Harkins, a representative farmer and stock-dealer in Emet, was born at old Boggy Depot, in the Choctaw nation, February 15. 1872, and in his infancy was brought to Emet by his parents, George W. and Sophia C Thompson . The father is now deceased, but the mother resides three miles east of the town.
At the old home here Charles Creddington Harkins was reared, and in his youth was sent to the Harley Institute at Tishomingo. He also continued his studies in Savoy, Texas, where he remained for six years.
After leaving school he worked upon his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age, when he started out upon an independent business career, following the pursuits to which he had been reared.
He is still cultivating one hundred and sixty acres of land, but is more extensively engaged in the raising and sale of stock, his dealings in this direction being of considerable magnitude. He carries a fine grade of stock and is thus able to command the highest market prices.
In 1892 occurred the marriage of Mr. Harkins and Miss Lulu Harris, a daughter of R. M. and Lucy (McCoy) Harris, of Tishomingo. They now have two children: Robert, born December 21, 1893: and Nettie Inza, born June 22, 1901.
Mr. and Mrs. Harkins are well known in the community where they have resided, and their friends are many. He is now serving as a member of the Indian police, having been appointed to the position in 1900."
Source:
Indian territory, descriptive, biographical and genealogical, including the landed estates, county seats, etc., etc., with a general history of the territory; (1901)
Author: D.C. Gideon
*****
Charles, known as Charley, was born in Boggy Depot, Atoka Choctaw Nation, Indian territory. He was half-Chickasaw & half-Choctaw.
His parents, born in MS, were:
Col George Washington Harkins 1835 – 1890
Mary Bynum 1847 – 1938
On December 15, 1892, Charles married Lula Harris in Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Lucy was the daughter of Robert M. & Lucy (McCoy) Harris.
They had eight children, three who died as babies.
Robert Douglas 1894 – 1974
Nettie 1894 - 1896
Nellie Inza 1901 – 1903
Lucy Mae 1903 – 1917
Edwin Bradley 1905 – 1977
Charley L. 1910 –
Joe Bynum 1911 – 1912
George Lefler 1914 – 2000
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Newspaper articles over the years have helped provide a brief glimpse into the life of Charles.
On June 16, 1900,
Charles & Lulu Harkins, ages 28 & 26 (born Feb. 1872 & June 1873), owned a home in Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Members of the household included their son, Robert D., age 6 (Nov. 1893), & Charles's mother, Mary Harkins, a widow, age 53 (April 1837). All family members were 1/2 Chickasaw & 1/2 Choctaw & born in I.T.
Charles & Lulu had been married 7 years; Lulu had given birth to 2 children - only 1 living. Charles's mother, Mary had given birth to 4 children - 2 living.
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The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, June 5, 1902
Emet
M.K. Richmond and Charles Harkins have returned from Kansas City. Mr. Harkins, who was cross-eyed, went there to have his eyes treated, and has returned with his eyes perfectly straight."
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Muskogee Phoenix
Thursday, June 28, 1900
Muskogee, OK
"Indian Police
Reappointment of Officers for the Coming Year.
Hon. J. Blair Shoenfelt this week sent commissions to the Indian Police of the Five Tribes, accompanying the commission with a letter, , the text of which is herewith submitted. Under Mr. Shoenfelt's direction the police have reached a very satisfactory degree of efficiency and it is gratifying to note the reappointment of the force. It will be noticed that the members are so placed that they cover the Territory in a very complete manner. The following is the letter and list of officers, together with their rank and location; . . .
Chickasaw Nation
Private, C.C. Harkins, Emet. . . ."
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, March 23, 1911
"Governor D.H. Johnston of the Chickasaw nation, Ludie Johnston, ed Bradley and C.C. Harkins of Emet were here to hear the closing arguments in the Washmood case. They were friends of Ben C. Collins whom it was alleged was assassinated by the defendant."
The Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, October 29, 1913
"C.C. Harkins of Emit was in the city today on business."
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Lula died at 11 p.m. in Sherman, Grayson Co, TX on July 29, 1918, from a bowel obstruction. She had lived 45 years & 29 days. The informant on her death certificate was her husband, shown as C.C. Harkins. She was buried the following day.
On January 31, 1920,
Charlie Harkins, age 49, owned a mortgage free farm in Thomas, Johnston Co, OK. His children were Lefter, age 5; Willie, 9; & Robert, 26. Kate Harkins, age 26, was Robert's wife. They farmed to support the family.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, June 29, 1928
TWENTY YEARS AGO
From the Files of the Daily Ardmoreite of June 29, 1908
"C.C. Harkins, farmer and stockman of Emet, was transacting business here."
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Tishomingo
Charley Harkins of Emet was in Tishomingo Tuesday.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2015
Charles C. Harkins, a representative farmer and stock-dealer in Emet, was born at old Boggy Depot, in the Choctaw nation, February 15. 1872, and in his infancy was brought to Emet by his parents, George W. and Sophia C Thompson . The father is now deceased, but the mother resides three miles east of the town.
At the old home here Charles Creddington Harkins was reared, and in his youth was sent to the Harley Institute at Tishomingo. He also continued his studies in Savoy, Texas, where he remained for six years.
After leaving school he worked upon his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age, when he started out upon an independent business career, following the pursuits to which he had been reared.
He is still cultivating one hundred and sixty acres of land, but is more extensively engaged in the raising and sale of stock, his dealings in this direction being of considerable magnitude. He carries a fine grade of stock and is thus able to command the highest market prices.
In 1892 occurred the marriage of Mr. Harkins and Miss Lulu Harris, a daughter of R. M. and Lucy (McCoy) Harris, of Tishomingo. They now have two children: Robert, born December 21, 1893: and Nettie Inza, born June 22, 1901.
Mr. and Mrs. Harkins are well known in the community where they have resided, and their friends are many. He is now serving as a member of the Indian police, having been appointed to the position in 1900."
Source:
Indian territory, descriptive, biographical and genealogical, including the landed estates, county seats, etc., etc., with a general history of the territory; (1901)
Author: D.C. Gideon
*****
Charles, known as Charley, was born in Boggy Depot, Atoka Choctaw Nation, Indian territory. He was half-Chickasaw & half-Choctaw.
His parents, born in MS, were:
Col George Washington Harkins 1835 – 1890
Mary Bynum 1847 – 1938
On December 15, 1892, Charles married Lula Harris in Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Lucy was the daughter of Robert M. & Lucy (McCoy) Harris.
They had eight children, three who died as babies.
Robert Douglas 1894 – 1974
Nettie 1894 - 1896
Nellie Inza 1901 – 1903
Lucy Mae 1903 – 1917
Edwin Bradley 1905 – 1977
Charley L. 1910 –
Joe Bynum 1911 – 1912
George Lefler 1914 – 2000
-----
Newspaper articles over the years have helped provide a brief glimpse into the life of Charles.
On June 16, 1900,
Charles & Lulu Harkins, ages 28 & 26 (born Feb. 1872 & June 1873), owned a home in Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Members of the household included their son, Robert D., age 6 (Nov. 1893), & Charles's mother, Mary Harkins, a widow, age 53 (April 1837). All family members were 1/2 Chickasaw & 1/2 Choctaw & born in I.T.
Charles & Lulu had been married 7 years; Lulu had given birth to 2 children - only 1 living. Charles's mother, Mary had given birth to 4 children - 2 living.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, June 5, 1902
Emet
M.K. Richmond and Charles Harkins have returned from Kansas City. Mr. Harkins, who was cross-eyed, went there to have his eyes treated, and has returned with his eyes perfectly straight."
-----
Muskogee Phoenix
Thursday, June 28, 1900
Muskogee, OK
"Indian Police
Reappointment of Officers for the Coming Year.
Hon. J. Blair Shoenfelt this week sent commissions to the Indian Police of the Five Tribes, accompanying the commission with a letter, , the text of which is herewith submitted. Under Mr. Shoenfelt's direction the police have reached a very satisfactory degree of efficiency and it is gratifying to note the reappointment of the force. It will be noticed that the members are so placed that they cover the Territory in a very complete manner. The following is the letter and list of officers, together with their rank and location; . . .
Chickasaw Nation
Private, C.C. Harkins, Emet. . . ."
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, March 23, 1911
"Governor D.H. Johnston of the Chickasaw nation, Ludie Johnston, ed Bradley and C.C. Harkins of Emet were here to hear the closing arguments in the Washmood case. They were friends of Ben C. Collins whom it was alleged was assassinated by the defendant."
The Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, October 29, 1913
"C.C. Harkins of Emit was in the city today on business."
-----
Lula died at 11 p.m. in Sherman, Grayson Co, TX on July 29, 1918, from a bowel obstruction. She had lived 45 years & 29 days. The informant on her death certificate was her husband, shown as C.C. Harkins. She was buried the following day.
On January 31, 1920,
Charlie Harkins, age 49, owned a mortgage free farm in Thomas, Johnston Co, OK. His children were Lefter, age 5; Willie, 9; & Robert, 26. Kate Harkins, age 26, was Robert's wife. They farmed to support the family.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, June 29, 1928
TWENTY YEARS AGO
From the Files of the Daily Ardmoreite of June 29, 1908
"C.C. Harkins, farmer and stockman of Emet, was transacting business here."
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Tishomingo
Charley Harkins of Emet was in Tishomingo Tuesday.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2015
"CHARLES C. HARKINS
Charles C. Harkins, a representative farmer and stock-dealer in Emet, was born at old Boggy Depot, in the Choctaw nation, February 15. 1872, and in his infancy was brought to Emet by his parents, George W. and Sophia C Thompson . The father is now deceased, but the mother resides three miles east of the town.
At the old home here Charles Creddington Harkins was reared, and in his youth was sent to the Harley Institute at Tishomingo. He also continued his studies in Savoy, Texas, where he remained for six years.
After leaving school he worked upon his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age, when he started out upon an independent business career, following the pursuits to which he had been reared.
He is still cultivating one hundred and sixty acres of land, but is more extensively engaged in the raising and sale of stock, his dealings in this direction being of considerable magnitude. He carries a fine grade of stock and is thus able to command the highest market prices.
In 1892 occurred the marriage of Mr. Harkins and Miss Lulu Harris, a daughter of R. M. and Lucy (McCoy) Harris, of Tishomingo. They now have two children: Robert, born December 21, 1893: and Nettie Inza, born June 22, 1901.
Mr. and Mrs. Harkins are well known in the community where they have resided, and their friends are many. He is now serving as a member of the Indian police, having been appointed to the position in 1900."
Source:
Indian territory, descriptive, biographical and genealogical, including the landed estates, county seats, etc., etc., with a general history of the territory; (1901)
Author: D.C. Gideon
*****
Charles, known as Charley, was born in Boggy Depot, Atoka Choctaw Nation, Indian territory. He was half-Chickasaw & half-Choctaw.
His parents, born in MS, were:
Col George Washington Harkins 1835 – 1890
Mary Bynum 1847 – 1938
On December 15, 1892, Charles married Lula Harris in Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Lucy was the daughter of Robert M. & Lucy (McCoy) Harris.
They had eight children, three who died as babies.
Robert Douglas 1894 – 1974
Nettie 1894 - 1896
Nellie Inza 1901 – 1903
Lucy Mae 1903 – 1917
Edwin Bradley 1905 – 1977
Charley L. 1910 –
Joe Bynum 1911 – 1912
George Lefler 1914 – 2000
-----
Newspaper articles over the years have helped provide a brief glimpse into the life of Charles.
On June 16, 1900,
Charles & Lulu Harkins, ages 28 & 26 (born Feb. 1872 & June 1873), owned a home in Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Members of the household included their son, Robert D., age 6 (Nov. 1893), & Charles's mother, Mary Harkins, a widow, age 53 (April 1837). All family members were 1/2 Chickasaw & 1/2 Choctaw & born in I.T.
Charles & Lulu had been married 7 years; Lulu had given birth to 2 children - only 1 living. Charles's mother, Mary had given birth to 4 children - 2 living.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, June 5, 1902
Emet
M.K. Richmond and Charles Harkins have returned from Kansas City. Mr. Harkins, who was cross-eyed, went there to have his eyes treated, and has returned with his eyes perfectly straight."
-----
Muskogee Phoenix
Thursday, June 28, 1900
Muskogee, OK
"Indian Police
Reappointment of Officers for the Coming Year.
Hon. J. Blair Shoenfelt this week sent commissions to the Indian Police of the Five Tribes, accompanying the commission with a letter, , the text of which is herewith submitted. Under Mr. Shoenfelt's direction the police have reached a very satisfactory degree of efficiency and it is gratifying to note the reappointment of the force. It will be noticed that the members are so placed that they cover the Territory in a very complete manner. The following is the letter and list of officers, together with their rank and location; . . .
Chickasaw Nation
Private, C.C. Harkins, Emet. . . ."
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, March 23, 1911
"Governor D.H. Johnston of the Chickasaw nation, Ludie Johnston, ed Bradley and C.C. Harkins of Emet were here to hear the closing arguments in the Washmood case. They were friends of Ben C. Collins whom it was alleged was assassinated by the defendant."
The Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, October 29, 1913
"C.C. Harkins of Emit was in the city today on business."
-----
Lula died at 11 p.m. in Sherman, Grayson Co, TX on July 29, 1918, from a bowel obstruction. She had lived 45 years & 29 days. The informant on her death certificate was her husband, shown as C.C. Harkins. She was buried the following day.
On January 31, 1920,
Charlie Harkins, age 49, owned a mortgage free farm in Thomas, Johnston Co, OK. His children were Lefter, age 5; Willie, 9; & Robert, 26. Kate Harkins, age 26, was Robert's wife. They farmed to support the family.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, June 29, 1928
TWENTY YEARS AGO
From the Files of the Daily Ardmoreite of June 29, 1908
"C.C. Harkins, farmer and stockman of Emet, was transacting business here."
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Tishomingo
Charley Harkins of Emet was in Tishomingo Tuesday.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2015
Charles C. Harkins, a representative farmer and stock-dealer in Emet, was born at old Boggy Depot, in the Choctaw nation, February 15. 1872, and in his infancy was brought to Emet by his parents, George W. and Sophia C Thompson . The father is now deceased, but the mother resides three miles east of the town.
At the old home here Charles Creddington Harkins was reared, and in his youth was sent to the Harley Institute at Tishomingo. He also continued his studies in Savoy, Texas, where he remained for six years.
After leaving school he worked upon his father's farm until he was eighteen years of age, when he started out upon an independent business career, following the pursuits to which he had been reared.
He is still cultivating one hundred and sixty acres of land, but is more extensively engaged in the raising and sale of stock, his dealings in this direction being of considerable magnitude. He carries a fine grade of stock and is thus able to command the highest market prices.
In 1892 occurred the marriage of Mr. Harkins and Miss Lulu Harris, a daughter of R. M. and Lucy (McCoy) Harris, of Tishomingo. They now have two children: Robert, born December 21, 1893: and Nettie Inza, born June 22, 1901.
Mr. and Mrs. Harkins are well known in the community where they have resided, and their friends are many. He is now serving as a member of the Indian police, having been appointed to the position in 1900."
Source:
Indian territory, descriptive, biographical and genealogical, including the landed estates, county seats, etc., etc., with a general history of the territory; (1901)
Author: D.C. Gideon
*****
Charles, known as Charley, was born in Boggy Depot, Atoka Choctaw Nation, Indian territory. He was half-Chickasaw & half-Choctaw.
His parents, born in MS, were:
Col George Washington Harkins 1835 – 1890
Mary Bynum 1847 – 1938
On December 15, 1892, Charles married Lula Harris in Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Lucy was the daughter of Robert M. & Lucy (McCoy) Harris.
They had eight children, three who died as babies.
Robert Douglas 1894 – 1974
Nettie 1894 - 1896
Nellie Inza 1901 – 1903
Lucy Mae 1903 – 1917
Edwin Bradley 1905 – 1977
Charley L. 1910 –
Joe Bynum 1911 – 1912
George Lefler 1914 – 2000
-----
Newspaper articles over the years have helped provide a brief glimpse into the life of Charles.
On June 16, 1900,
Charles & Lulu Harkins, ages 28 & 26 (born Feb. 1872 & June 1873), owned a home in Township 4, Chickasaw Nation, I.T. Members of the household included their son, Robert D., age 6 (Nov. 1893), & Charles's mother, Mary Harkins, a widow, age 53 (April 1837). All family members were 1/2 Chickasaw & 1/2 Choctaw & born in I.T.
Charles & Lulu had been married 7 years; Lulu had given birth to 2 children - only 1 living. Charles's mother, Mary had given birth to 4 children - 2 living.
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, June 5, 1902
Emet
M.K. Richmond and Charles Harkins have returned from Kansas City. Mr. Harkins, who was cross-eyed, went there to have his eyes treated, and has returned with his eyes perfectly straight."
-----
Muskogee Phoenix
Thursday, June 28, 1900
Muskogee, OK
"Indian Police
Reappointment of Officers for the Coming Year.
Hon. J. Blair Shoenfelt this week sent commissions to the Indian Police of the Five Tribes, accompanying the commission with a letter, , the text of which is herewith submitted. Under Mr. Shoenfelt's direction the police have reached a very satisfactory degree of efficiency and it is gratifying to note the reappointment of the force. It will be noticed that the members are so placed that they cover the Territory in a very complete manner. The following is the letter and list of officers, together with their rank and location; . . .
Chickasaw Nation
Private, C.C. Harkins, Emet. . . ."
-----
The Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, March 23, 1911
"Governor D.H. Johnston of the Chickasaw nation, Ludie Johnston, ed Bradley and C.C. Harkins of Emet were here to hear the closing arguments in the Washmood case. They were friends of Ben C. Collins whom it was alleged was assassinated by the defendant."
The Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, October 29, 1913
"C.C. Harkins of Emit was in the city today on business."
-----
Lula died at 11 p.m. in Sherman, Grayson Co, TX on July 29, 1918, from a bowel obstruction. She had lived 45 years & 29 days. The informant on her death certificate was her husband, shown as C.C. Harkins. She was buried the following day.
On January 31, 1920,
Charlie Harkins, age 49, owned a mortgage free farm in Thomas, Johnston Co, OK. His children were Lefter, age 5; Willie, 9; & Robert, 26. Kate Harkins, age 26, was Robert's wife. They farmed to support the family.
The Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, June 29, 1928
TWENTY YEARS AGO
From the Files of the Daily Ardmoreite of June 29, 1908
"C.C. Harkins, farmer and stockman of Emet, was transacting business here."
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Wednesday, August 1, 1928
Tishomingo
Charley Harkins of Emet was in Tishomingo Tuesday.
Researched & compiled by Virginia Brown
January 2015
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