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Re: Oaks from Ontario Canada that moved to Michigan

jlschaaf — 2012-04-20 11:35:33Z

Hi Francine, I have lots of info. about Ida Mary and the Oakes family and some pictures too but my information doesn't totally agree with yours. Please email me at jschaaf@umassd.edu for more (and the pics) but please fully ID your request since I get lots of genealogy inquiries. Judy

The Oaks of Sturgeon Point

LiliinTO — 2011-10-26 04:28:06Z

I am looking for Harriet Oakes and her husband who owned a summer cottage in the village of Sturgeon Point (Ontario) in the 1940s.

If anyone can help me it would be really appreciated.
Thanks!

Liane Kennedy
Coordinator
Sturgeon Point History Project

Lt. Marvin F. Oaks Jr. of Okmulgee, OK 1943

drbrownlee — 2011-08-21 04:11:49Z

Marvin is pictured in the 43-B class flight yearbook of Lubbock Army Air Field in Lubbock, Texas. He is a flight cadet. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

OAKS Willie J - Vietnam Wall section 2W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-07-13 22:55:34Z

OAKS Willie J - Vietnam Wall section 2W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 222,443 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Oaks/Oakes in Texas!

NilaTucker — 2011-04-18 11:05:08Z

as of now I dont know any of the name ,but I think some of the family may have ended up in Texas

Re: Oaks/Oakes in Texas!

sarahmilone — 2011-04-17 21:11:35Z

My great Grandfather was Charles A Oakes who was married to Maud Dubois. I'm trying to find out about the Oaks/ Oakes in Texas. We might have a connection.

Oaks in Mitchell Co., NC, and Carter Co., TN

tngenwhiz — 2011-03-05 05:03:18Z

I am not descended from this family, but I have acquired some documents related to the family of George and Rhoda Oaks of Carter County, TN. According to Census records, it appears George was the son of Jackson Oaks. I've found a number of Ancestry trees with Jackson Oaks in them, but none have George as a son.

If this is your family, please get in touch with me. I don't subscribe to the Oaks list, so my direct e-mail is TNGeneWhiz@gmail.com

Billie McNamara

OAKS Robert L - Vietnam Wall section 16W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-21 23:11:52Z

OAKS Robert L - Vietnam Wall section 16W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,140 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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OAKS Steven B - Vietnam Wall section 29W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-12-26 10:37:04Z

OAKS Steven B - Vietnam Wall section 29W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,079 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

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Re: Daniel Samuel Oaks, NC to KY

NilaTucker — 2010-12-16 03:39:23Z

I can rember my grand parents talking about Frank grandpa dad living with them, Ive got the Willis from the trees on ancerty .com Frank Kidd & Murion were brothers, as for James Oaks - James Franklin Oaks , I dont Know, but the census of James & Martha Oaks has a Maggy T ,but if you enlarge it It is a L not a T Maggy L Oaks, Ive got Willis Frank Kidd death certific , but cant find any thing on Margret Lela (maggy)Oak Kidd death ,Uncle Ronnie Irvin& Ora Nay Kidd son said Frank is at Ephsues Church cemetry , have't found a stone yet thank you Nila T

Re: Daniel Samuel Oaks, NC to KY

GeneMartin59 — 2010-12-13 15:53:31Z

Nila
I feel sure we have the same Daniel Samuel Oaks, and his son, James Oaks, 1829-1909 and second wife, Margaret Clark Petrey, 1843-1927. Both died in Howell County, MO. It appears James Oaks and family moved to Missouri between 1880 and 1885. They were living in Lincoln County, KY in the 1880 census. Our files vary for Margaret L Oaks, daughter of James and Martha C, I have Margaret L Oaks born 1872 in Lincoln County KY and married William H McClellan on 9 Jan 1898 Howell County, MO. I don’t have other information for Margaret L and William McClelland. However, I have Margaret Lela Mae Oaks, born Jun 1884 Lincoln County KY to James Franklin Oaks, 1848-1927 and Priscilla Powers, 1854-1932. James Franklin Oaks is son of Adam Oaks and Nephew of James Oaks, born 1829. This Margaret Lela Mae Oaks, I show marrying Willis Kidd 1903 in Lincoln County KY. I show six children: James Earl, 1904-1975 + (1) Rosa Carpenter, (2) Susie Neal; Ira Ervin, 1906-1975 + Ora Mae Kidd; Ludenia, 1907-1979 + Eugene Hodge; Elderberry, 1909-1994 + (1) Mary Frances Hodge, and (2) Samara Allen; Birdina, 1912-1962 + Charles L Hodge; and Claude, 1914-1982 + Martha Belle Griffin. While our information for Margaret Lela Oaks varies, I certainly have enough mysteries in the family tree to have errors; and you have Margaret Lela as GG G/M, I am very interested in your G G/P’s names.
Gene Martin

Re: Daniel Samuel Oaks, NC to KY

NilaTucker — 2010-12-13 06:41:06Z

I have a Daniel Samuel Oaks in my oaks -kidd line James Oaks was his son Mary Clark Petery , they are my GG grandparent Margret Lela Oaks Kidd is my g -grandmother. her parents andmost of the other chilern move to Moussouria, my gramdmother married Willis Frank Kidd, and remained in Ky..

Re: Daniel Samuel Oaks, NC to KY

NilaTucker — 2010-12-13 06:39:10Z

I have a Daniel Samuel Oaks in my oaks -kidd line James Oaks was his son Mary Clark Petery , they are my GG grandparent Margret Lela Oaks Kidd is my g -granddau.. her parents andmost of the other chilern move to Massouria, my gramdmother married Willis Frank Kidd, and remained in Ky..

Re: Joseph Oaks married virginia mae oliver?

mildredmerle — 2010-10-13 04:03:33Z

i know them,jenny wsdmy aunt

Re: Joseph Oaks married virginia mae oliver?

rachelyoung89 — 2010-10-13 03:56:31Z

hey my name is rachel my morther is sundie oaks that was my granny & grandpal jimmy johnny pauline dina eddie dale harold was my aunts and uncles please email me at rchlyoung@yahoo.com ps thay called my granny jenny

Re: Labon Oaks

WadeOaks45 — 2010-10-05 15:11:33Z

I am attaching a summary of my files relating to Laban Oaks (Oakes). I am descended from him through his son, James McKinney Oaks (Oakes). I believe your Laban Oaks is probably a son of my Laban Oaks and a brother to James McKinney Oaks. I have looked for many years for proof, but I have not found it. Please review my notes regarding Laban Oaks on the Kentucky census records and, later, his son appearing on Tennessee census records. I would appreciate any additional information and/or follow-up from you or others who review this board.

Ancestors of James McKinney Oakes

Generation No. 1

1. James McKinney Oakes1,2, born June 03, 1795 in Halifax/Henry County, Virginia3,4; died January 16, 1841 in Coffee County, Tennessee in Beech Grove area near Norton branch of the Garrison fork of the Duck River5,6. He was the son of 2. Laban Oakes and 3. Susannah McKinney. He married (1) Jane B. Norton7,8 October 04, 1820 in From a family bible in the Priddy family (marriage location not documented)9,10. She was born May 02, 1796 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia11,12, and died October 17, 1848 in Union County, Mississippi (was a part of Tippah County until 1870)13,14. She was the daughter of Henry Wilson Norton and Frances Norton.

Notes for James McKinney Oakes:
James Oaks bought land from his father-in-law, Henry W. Norton, on April 8, 1830, in Bedford County, Tennessee, (later to be in Coffee County, Tennessee). From the deed description, this land was along the Norton Branch between the land of John Burk, John Branch, and ? Gibson.

Wade Oaks has a copy of James Oaks' will. It has Obadiah Freeman, and his son, Isaac W. Oaks, as executors. Attesting were Thomas A. Brown and Henry Hamaker. It leaves the plantation known as the Douglas place, on the Norton branch of the Garrison Fork of the Duck River in Coffee County, Tennessee, to his family. It also mentions the disposal of the property known as the Harp place, no location given. It is dated 1/7/1841. Also have copies of several land transactions for James Oaks and Hesikiah Oaks. Earlier records are in Bedford County which was shortly afterward absorbed into the new Coffee County. James bought land from Henry W. Norton, his father-in-law, and also from Hesikiah Oaks, his uncle and also the executor for James Burke, from whom Hesikiah had earlier bought land. These purchases were in 1830 and 1831. Names are spelled Oakes on some documents and Oaks on others. In 1842, Isaac W . Oaks, as executor for James Oaks, sold some of the land to William McDaniel. Witnesses were Meredith Norton, Robert B. Carlile, and an illegible name. This should have James Oaks' death between the will date and the 1842 land sale date. The date cam from a family Bible in the Priddy family, descendants of Frances Oaks Buchanan. The Priddy Bible is in the possession of Juliet Adams Wills, a descendant. Original purchase from Henry Norton adjoined land of James Burke, William Norton, and ? McBride.

James Oakes' Will transcribed from copy:

I, James Oakes of the County of Coffee and State of Tennessee do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all former wills heretofore made by me. And first I direct that my body be decently interred in said county in a manner suitable to my condition in life. As to such wordly estate as it has pleased God to intrust me with I dispose of the same as follows. First I direct that my debts and funeral expenses be paid as soon as possible after my decease with the first monies that come into the hands of my executors. Secondly I do give and bequeath to my beloved wife two horses, two cows and calves, all the household and kitchen furniture, a yoke of oxen and cart and what few hogs I have to be her right and property to help raise my children. Thirdly I bequeath to my beloved wife the plantation known by the Douglas place to reside and raise the children on for fifteen years after which time it may be sold or divided among my lawful heirs. I devise that the Harp place be sold as soon as it can be done for cash. But if there should not come money enough into the hands of the executors after collecting my debts and selling all the stock except which I have given to my wife then and in that case I want the Harp place sold to the best advantage and the proceeds applied to paying off the debts and if it should not be sold I want it rented out and it sold or divided among my heirs when the other land is. Further I advise for the Black woman Lucretia to be hired out after the expiration of this present year and the yellow boy Jim as soon as he is large enough both to be hired out yearly until the land is sold or divided among the heirs and I want my beloved wife to keep the other little girl named Rose until the division of the land to help raise the children and then all the negroes and their increase and the proceeds of the hire and the proceeds arising from the sale or rent of the Harp place if there should be any all equally divided among my heirs.

I do hereby appoint ordain and make my esteemed neighbor and friend Obadiah Freeman and my beloved son Isaac excecutors of this my last will and testament in witness whereof I James Oaks the said testator have to this my will set my hand and seal this the seventh day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one. Signed and published in the presence of us who have subscribed in the presence of the testator and of each other.

Attest James Oakes (Seal)
Thos. A. Brown
Henry Hamaker

It could be coincidence, but this will mentions the "Harp place." His son, James Franklin Oaks, later marries Rachel Harp in Tishomingo County, Mississippi, near where his mother and siblings settle after his death.

1820 census of Bedford County, Tennessee, shows only Joseph Oaks and his family. James, Laban, or Hezikiah Oaks (Oakes) were not recorded on the 1820 census anywhere.

1830 census of Bedford County, Tennessee, shows James Oaks on page 125 age 30-40 with 3 males under age 5 and 1 age 5-10. Females were 1 age 30-40, 1 age 20-30, 1 age 5-10, and 1 under age 5. He is near H. W. Norton and family. Hezikiah Oaks and family are in the vicinity.

1840 Census of Coffee County, Tennessee, shows Jas Oakes age 40-50 with 1 male 15-20 and 3 males 10-15. Obadiah Freeman is shown as a neighbor. Females are 2 age 40-50, 1 age 10-15, and 2 age 5-10. Hesikiah Oakes and family are nearby but in Bedford County. His age shows 70-80.

Census records beginning in 1850, after James death, show family in northeastern Mississippi.

First land purchase entry for Jane Oaks in old Tippah County, now Union County, was the purchase of the south half of section 32, township 6, range 4 east from Thomas and Elizabeth Woods on 11/7/1845. The last entries were when she sold a quarter of a section to son-in-law, Levi Thomas, on 1/13/1847; half a quarter of a section to son-in-law, John Gammel, on 2/23/1847; and half a quarter of a section to son, John Wesley Oaks, on 2/26/1847.

Isaac W. Oaks as executor for James Oaks sold land, described but no acreage given, to William McDaniel in a deed recorded in Coffee County, Tennessee, on July 30, 1842. Witnesses were Meredith Norton, Robert B. Carlile, and Charley Mo?eck.

Some background historical notes of interest: The nation was in the midst of the "Panic of 1837" during the period of James McKinney Oakes' death and his family's move to northeast Mississippi. President Andrew Jackson refused to renew the charter of the national bank. The money was dispersed to various state banks that began to loan in a speculative manner, especially on land. This created a wildly inflationary economic period with unstable crop prices. President Jackson eventually stabilized the situation and is the only president who completely paid off the national debt. It was the mid 1840s before the nation began to recover. Also, President Jackson signed the "Indian Removal Act" in 1830. This started the treaties to purchase Indian lands east of the Mississippi and the removal of most tribes to the west. This opened up lands in north Mississippi and Alabama for settlement.

More About James McKinney Oakes:
Burial: Coffee County, Tennessee15,16
Census: 1830, Bedford County, TN page 125, line 26
Residence: 1838, Coffee County, TN District 2, 300 acres valued at $3000

More About Jane B. Norton:
Burial: Pleasant Grove Methodist Church-eastern Union County, Mississippi17,18

Generation No. 2

2. Laban Oakes19,20, born Abt. 1763 in Orange County, Virginia21,22; died Bet. 1811 - 1820 in probably in Kentucky. He was the son of 4. James Oakes and 5. ?. He married 3. Susannah McKinney April 04, 1793 in Halifax County, Virginia23,24.
3. Susannah McKinney25,26. She was the daughter of 6. James McKinney.

Notes for Laban Oakes:
James Oakes will gave 25L to Laban, 25L to Hesikiah, $1 to Josiah, and the bulk of his property to the younger son, James, by a later marriage. This was in Henry County, Virginia. Records show Laban buying land from his father in Pittsylvania County. Later records show land bought in Halifax County, Virginia. He married in 1793 in Halifax County and later sold land in Halifax County in 1795. He also sold land on 7/20/1795 in Henry County, Virginia, to Samuel Lane of Dinwiddie County. Witnesses were Archibald Murphy, M. Kelley, and Dutton Lane. Pittsylvania County was formed from Halifax County in 1766. Henry County was formed from Pittsylvania County in 1776. Rockingham County, North Carolina, adjoins these counties across the state line to the south.

Henry County, Virginia, Deed Book V, page 71, dated 9/9/1792, James Oakes of Pittsylvania County to Laban Oakes of the same county, for 300 lbs. -- 100 acres in Henry County, Virginia, located on the south side of the Smith River.......

Abstracts of Henry County, Virginia Deed Books V & VI:
Pg. 29. (207-208). 20 July 1795 Labon Oakes of Co. of Henry to Samuel Lane of Dinwiddie for for sum of 120L sells land on shole banks of the River. Wit: Archibald Murphy, Mason Kelley, Dutton Lane. S/Labon Oakes. Prov. 26 Oct. 1795. (Notes: Purchaser, Samuel Lane, was the son of Dutton Lane and Elizabeth Oakes. Dutton Lane was a Baptist minister and married to Elizabeth Oakes, daughter of Charles Oaks and Sarah Haley. Archibald Murphy was married to the daughter of Daniel McKinney.)

The 1790 federal census for Virginia and the area that became Tennessee were lost; however, Laban Oaks was in Virginia after that per marriage and land records.

There is no record of Laban Oaks on the 1800 census; however, the federal census records for Virginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and other areas were lost.

The 1810 federal census of Tennessee was lost except for Rutherford and part of Grainger counties.

A Laban (Labon) (Ladoc) Oaks was shown on the 1810 Federal Census of Logan County, Kentucky, page 186 and in a Barren County, Kentucky, court record in 1809. This Laban is age 26-44 as is his wife. There are 4 males under age 10 and 1 age 11-15. There are 3 females under age 10, 1 female age 10-15, and 1 female age 16-25. Hampton McKenney is a neighbor on the 1810 census. Hampton McKenney is later shown buying land in the 1830s in Madison and Macaupin, Illinois. He is on the 1830 census of Madison County, Illinois, and the 1840 census of Macaupin County, Illinois. Logan and Barren counties are just above the Tennessee line. This could not be the Laban in Illinois who was born in 1802, but it could be the Laban from Virginia who was born about 1763. The Laban in Illinois could be his son.

There is a William Norton on the 1820 census of Russelville, Logan County, Kentucky.

I can not find Laban Oaks (Oakes) on the 1820 census.

Laban Oaks, born 1802 in Tennessee, married to Mary Berthena is buried in Friendship Cemetery in McDonough County, Illinois. This Laban is shown on census records in the area beginning in 1830 in Pike County, later in Hancock County, and later in McDonough County as late as 1880. An Isaac Oaks was nearby in 1830. Laban and Berthena lived near Charles Washington Parker and wife, Rebecca Oaks Trowell Parker. Mr. Parker's birth was Bedford County, Tennessee (same area as the Oaks) in 1811. Rebecca was born in Anderson County, Tennessee, in 1818. They married in Marion County, Tennessee, in 1840.

Obadiah S. Freeman married Nancy Clark 1/30/1842 in Hancock County, Illinois. An Obadiah Freeman was a neighbor to James McKenney Oakes in Coffee County, Tennessee, in 1840, and also served as an executor of his will.

A Laban Oaks married Sarah Stapp in 8/15/1823 in Jefferson County, Alabama. By age, this could be the same Laban who later appears in Illinois, but I have no other information.

I have been unable to directly connect these two possibly separate Labans to our line.

Laban's son, James McKinney Oaks, appears in Bedford (later becomes Coffee) County, Tennessee, on census and land records beginning about 1830. He is near his uncle, Hezekiah Oaks, and his father-in-law, Henry Wilson Norton.

Marriage Notes for Laban Oakes and Susannah McKinney:
Surety was James McKenney. Susannah signed own consent. Minister was Thomas Dodson.

Child of Laban Oakes and Susannah McKinney is:
1 i. James McKinney Oakes, born June 03, 1795 in Halifax/Henry County, Virginia; died January 16, 1841 in Coffee County, Tennessee in Beech Grove area near Norton branch of the Garrison fork of the Duck River; married Jane B. Norton October 04, 1820 in From a family bible in the Priddy family (marriage location not documented).

Generation No. 3

4. James Oakes27,28, born Abt. 1730 in Orange County, Virginia29,30; died February 25, 1805 in Henry County, Virginia31,32. He was the son of 8. Charles Oakes and 9. Sarah Haley. He married 5. ? Abt. 1762 in Orange County, Virginia33,34.
5. ?

Notes for James Oakes:
There is no record of James Oakes on the 1790 census or the 1800 census but most of the Virginia records were lost for both censuses.

Notes for James Oakes:
Will Book 2, page 127
Henry County, Virginia
Last Will returned James Oakes Dec'd
Being at this time of sound mind and since and memory but calling this my last will
and testament utterly working and disanuling(sp) all other will or wills by me
heretofore made do dispose of the worldly estate of which it has pleased god to bless
me in manner and ____ following Viz Item I direct that all my just debts may be paid
as __ my Legaceys, Item I hand unto my son James Oaks all the tract of land I now
live upon on Smiths River in Henry County Containing by estimation two hundred and
twenty six acres be the same more or less it being same Tract of land I purchased of
William Price during the life of my said son James Oaks, and after his deceased to his
lawful heirs which land I give to them and heirs lawful heirs forever, Item I give the
land I hold on the South side of Smiths River in Henry County Containing one
hundred and twenty four acres by Estimation be the same more or less it being the land
opposite to the above mentioned tract together with all the property I have Both Real
and personal to be equally divided among my following children to wit: Betsey
Hopper, Sally Puliance(sp) Polly Goodwin, Item I give unto my son Laban Oaks
twenty five pounds current money of Virginia, Item I give to Hezekiah Oaks twenty
five pounds current money of Virginia, Item I give to my son Josias Oaks one dollar
given under my hand this 23rd July one Thousand and eight hundred and four
Signed, Sealed and Delivered James Oaks L.J.

in presents of
William Harrison
Isaac Pottor (sp)
Richard Grumbly
Levy Burton

At a Court held for Henry County at the Courthouse on the 25th day of February 1805.
The within last will and testament of James Oaks decd was present in Court and
proved by the courts(?) of two of the subscrib being witnesses thereto and the same
was ordered by the Court to be recorded and the said oaks having appointed no
executor in his said will & administration wish the will _____ is granted to James
Hopper, William Pulliam and Joseph Goodwin and with Thomas Nicholas, Thomas
East and William Norman their securities entered into Bond and acknowledged the
same as the law directs certificate was therefore granted there for obtaining
Administration thereof in due form.
Teste: W Redd Cl

Abstracts of Pittsylvania County, VA. Deeds 1783-1790
Page 56. Oakes from Bushby Deed. June 28, 1784 between William Bushby in the
town of Alexandria, Virginia and James Oakes of Pittsylvania for 200 pounds, a parcel
of land on the south side of Dan River containing 404 acres. Bounded: County line
crosses dan river, crossing green's creek five times, Yates' line, river aforesaid
w/William Bushby. Wit: Sylvester Adams, William Summers, William Ross. July 19,
1784

(not sure if this is the James Oakes here but worth noting and checking out)

Also:

November 7, 1787 between James Oakes of Henry County, Virginia and John Jones of
P for 50 pounds current money of Virginia a parcel of land on both side of Sugar Tree
Creek containing 112 acres
s/James Oakes
Wit: Robert Bullington, Preston Hampton, Wm (X) Mitchell

December 17, 1787
Pittsylvania
County, Virginia
Deed Books 1, 2, and 3
DB 3, p.4 - Oakes from Layne Deed, 15 Apr 1772
Dutton Lain of Pittsylvania County of one part and James Oakes of said County of
other part. . . for 25 pounds Current Money of Virginia . . . 112 acres both sides
Shugar Tree Creek . . .crossing the creek . . . crossing a branch . . . on a Little branch
thence up the branch to olde line.
Wit: John Mack, John Cox, James Cox Dutton Lane L. S.

Cert: 28 May 1772, Rec: 25 Jun 1772
Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deed Book 1774-1778
Page 93. July 16, 1774 from David Pain of P, to James Oaks of P, for 15 pounds, all
that tract of land in P on the east side of Cascade Cr, containing about 69 acres
bounded by the east side of the said Mountain Cr. Signed - David Pain. Wit - Charles
Oaks, Thos H Perkins, Benja. Neel. Recorded Jan 26, 1775.

Pittsylvania County, Virginia, Deeds, 1778-1780
Page 281. Sept 18, 1779 from William Stone of P, and Elizabeth, his wife, to James
Oakes of P, for 1500 pounds, 44 acres in P on the north side of Dan River, signed -
William Stone. Wit: Jno Wilson, Constt Perkins, Jo Conn. Recorded Sept 21, 1779

Pittsylvania County, Virginia Deeds, 1791 -1794
page 21. Sept 17, 1788 from William Sutton of P, to James Oakes of P, for 50 pounds,
about 150 acres of land in P bounded by the Main Road, Consold line [Con's old
line?], Harrison, Oakes, the Main Road near the Cross Road. Signed - William Sutton.
Wit - William Oaks, Butler Stonestreet, William Brawner. Recorded Jun 20, 1791

page 323. Jan 20, 1792 from Joseph Conn, to Ann Conn, Elizabeth Conn, Lydia
Conn, Octavia Conn, & Josephus H Conn of P, for 300 pounds, 3 certain tracts of land
in P on both sides of Mountain Cr containing about 500 acres bounded by Burton,
William Brauner, Ignatious Wilson, Paisly Thornton, Wm Mitchel, Pearce Turner,
Wm Oak, James Oak on the Cr, Saml Conn, Signed - Jo Conn. Wit - Richd Conn, Geo
Conn, Johnathan Montg. Church, William Murphey. Recorded Jan 21, 1793.

page 413. March 11, 1793 from James Oakes of Halifax County, planter, to James
Robertson of P, for 105 pounds, a tract of about 200 acres of land in P bounded by the
Spring branch, Harrison, the mountain. Signed - James Oakes. Wit- Walter Guild,
Thomas Bouldin, William Burton, Thomas Wright, Danl Tompkins. Recorded Jul 15,
1793.

page 458. May 14, 1793 from James Oaks of P, to Hezekiah Oaks and Josiah Oaks,
for 250 pounds, 404 acres in P on Dan River joining the County line, equally to be
divided between the said Hezekiah and Josiah Oakes. Signed - James Oaks. Wit -
Peter Perkins, Danl Tompkins, Thomas Bouldin, Walter Guild. Recorded Oct 21,
1793.

page 477. Oct 26, 1791 from William Sutton and Martha, his wife, of Maryland, to
William Harrison of P, for 100 pounds, about 300 acres in P on the branches of Dan
River, bounded by Joseph Conn, James Oakes, George Conn, William Davis, John
Davis, and William Brawner, and is the land whereon Joseph Burton now lives.
Signed - William Sutton, Martha Sutton. Wit - Richard Conn, Samuel Lowe, James
Norton, Henry Vollum, Butler Stonestreet, Wilson Norton. Recorded Dec 16, 1793.

Children of James Oakes and ? are:
2 i. Laban Oakes, born Abt. 1763 in Orange County, Virginia; died Bet. 1811 - 1820 in probably in Kentucky; married Susannah McKinney April 04, 1793 in Halifax County, Virginia.
ii. Hezekiah Oakes35,36, born Abt. 1765 in Orange County, Virginia37,38; died Bet. 1840 - 1850 in Probably Coffee County, Tennessee.

Notes for Hezekiah Oakes:
Hezekiah Oaks was shown in Jackson County, Tennessee, tax rolls in 1802. William Lusk, a neighbor later in Coffee County, Tennessee, and a surety at James Franklin Oaks' marriage in Tishomingo County, was also shown. A William Harp was there also. Hezikiah reappears in Bedford County, Tennessee, (later becomes Coffee County) in 1830 purchasing property.

The 1790 and 1800 federal census records for Virginia and the area that became Tennesse were lost. The 1810 federal census for Tennessee, except for Rutherford and part of Grainger counties, was lost.

I can not find Hesikiah or James Oaks (Oakes) on the 1820 census anywhere.

Hesikiah Oaks appears in the 1830 census of Bedford County, Tennessee, as age 50-60. Also in household are 1 male 15-20, 1 male 5-10, 1 male under 5, 1 female age 40-50, 2 females age 20-30, 2 females age 15-20, 2 females age 5-10, and 2 females under 5. James Oaks is also in Bedford County.

Hesikiah Oakes appears in the 1840 census of Bedford County, Tennessee, as age 70-80. Also in household are a male age 10-15 and females 1 age 60-70, 1 age 20-30, 1 age 15-20, and 1 age 10-15. James Oakes and his family are nearby in Coffee County, Tennessee.

The 1850 census has Hezikiah Oaks age 42 in Whitley County, Kentucky. He shows born in Tennessee. Also in household are wife, Martha, age 36, born in Tennessee. Children are Narcissa, James, William, Elizabeth, Isaac, George, and Lewis. All children show born in Kentucky. Same census has Hezikiah Oaks age 38 in Knox County, Tennessee. He shows born in Tennessee. Also in household are wife, Luiza, age 27. Children are Racheal, William, Jane, Parlena, and Sarelda. All children show born in Tennessee. Next household to them in Knox County is Elizabeth Oaks, age 60, born in Virginia, with Mary Oaks, age 34, and Squire Oaks, age 7. Ages make these clearly not the same Hezikiah Oaks, but either could be a son.

The 1860 census has the same Hezikiah in Whitley County, Kentucky, with additional children, John J. and Harvey. A Hezekiah Oaks, age 19, is shown in Union County, Tennessee, in the household of Jacob Turner, as a laborer. A Hezekiah Oaks, age 40, is shown in Corina, Randolph County, Alabama, with wife, Amanda, and children: Erasmus, Tiritha, and Sarah. This Hezekiah shows birth in Georgia.

Pittsylvania Deeds 1791 -1794
page 505. Jan 28, 1793 from Hezekiah Oaks of P, to Elijah Yates of P, for 35
pounds, about 101.5 acres in P on the south waters of Dan River, and bounded by
Aams, said Yates. Signed - Hezekiah (X his mark) Oaks. Wit - William
LeGrand, Jacob Stiwell, James Norton, John (X his mark) Dunkin, Thomas
Duncan, Francis Mayberry, Joel (X his mark) Gibson. Recorded Feb 17, 1794

page 552. Feb 7, 1794 from Hezekiah & Josiah Oaks of P, to Joel Gibson of P,
for 70 pounds, all that tract of land in P on the south side of Dan River, and
bounded by the river near the mouth of Greens Cr in the Countray line, Elijah
Yates, about 302.5 acres. Signed - Hezekiah (X his mark) Oaks, Josiah (X his
mark) Oaks. Wit - Thomas Duncan, Elijah Yeats, Jno Wilson, Burgess Gibson,
Thomas Bouldin, Francis Maybury, William LeGrand. Recorded Apr 21, 1794.

"from a history narrative by the family of Captain William Rotan"
Jackson County, Tennessee was formed from a portion of Smith County in 1801. Unfortunately, the county courthouse was destroyed by fire in 1872 and was destroyed again in 1926. Most of the early records were lost in the first fire; however, a few scattered tax lists have survived. In 1802, William Rotten resided in Captain Lowery’s District. [27] William paid the poll tax for himself and three black slaves. On July 3, 1802, William Ratton certified the results from the election of the local militia officers held at the house of Samuel Huff. [28] Samuel Hays was elected Captain, Hezekiah Oaks was elected Lieutenant, and Lennard Huff was elected Ensign, all without opposition, for the Ridge Company on the north side of the Cumberland River.

iii. Josias Oakes39,40, born Abt. 176741,42; married Patsy Owen November 19, 1794 in Halifax County, Virginia.

Notes for Josias Oakes:
Pittsylvania Deeds 1791 -1794
page 505. Jan 28, 1793 from Hezekiah Oaks of P, to Elijah Yates of P, for 35
pounds, about 101.5 acres in P on the south waters of Dan River, and bounded by
Aams, said Yates. Signed - Hezekiah (X his mark) Oaks. Wit - William
LeGrand, Jacob Stiwell, James Norton, John (X his mark) Dunkin, Thomas
Duncan, Francis Mayberry, Joel (X his mark) Gibson. Recorded Feb 17, 1794

page 552. Feb 7, 1794 from Hezekiah & Josiah Oaks of P, to Joel Gibson of P,
for 70 pounds, all that tract of land in P on the south side of Dan River, and
bounded by the river near the mouth of Greens Cr in the Countray line, Elijah
Yates, about 302.5 acres. Signed - Hezekiah (X his mark) Oaks, Josiah (X his
mark) Oaks. Wit - Thomas Duncan, Elijah Yeats, Jno Wilson, Burgess Gibson,
Thomas Bouldin, Francis Maybury, William LeGrand. Recorded Apr 21, 1794.

Marriage Notes for Josias Oakes and Patsy Owen:
Surety was Hesekiah Oakes. Witnesses were James Owen, Sarah Owen, William Owen, and Martain Correnton. Rebecca Oakes gave consent..

6. James McKinney43,44.

Child of James McKinney is:
3 i. Susannah McKinney, married Laban Oakes April 04, 1793 in Halifax County, Virginia.

Generation No. 4

8. Charles Oakes45,46, born Abt. 1713 in King William County, Virginia47,48; died Abt. 1760 in Orange County, Virginia49,50. He was the son of 16. John Oakes and 17. Rachel. He married 9. Sarah Haley Bef. 1730 in Orange County, Virginia51,52.
9. Sarah Haley53,54. She was the daughter of 18. Edward Haley and 19. Catherine.

Notes for Charles Oakes:
Charles probably moved from King William County to Orange County in the late 1720's or early 1730's. He probably stayed there the rest of his life. Charles died in the late 1750's or early 1760's, probably in Orange County. The earliest record was in a land record dated November 18, 1735. By 1737, Charles had surveyed for himself, 400 acres of new land. In July 1736, he was accused of trespassing by a Henry Willis. In September 1736, John Cuddin claimed Charles owed him two pounds for a mare he sold him. Both cases were dismissed. In 1738 he appeared on a delinquent tax list in Orange County. He evidently had a runaway slave that would have been taxable.

Children of Charles Oakes and Sarah Haley are:
4 i. James Oakes, born Abt. 1730 in Orange County, Virginia; died February 25, 1805 in Henry County, Virginia; married (1) ? Abt. 1762 in Orange County, Virginia; married (2) Rebecca 1770 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.
ii. Elizabeth Oakes, born Abt. 1732; married Dutton Lane; born 1730 in Baltimore, Maryland; died 1801 in Henry County, Virginia.

Notes for Dutton Lane:
Was a well known Baptist minister in the area.

iii. Charles Oakes55,56, born Abt. 1736 in Orange County, Virginia57,58; died 1796 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia; married Jane Sloan.
iv. John Oakes59,60, born Abt. 1740 in King William County, Virginia61,62; died Abt. 1796 in Orange County, Virginia; married (1) Mary Burris; born 1760; died 1769; married (2) unknown; died 1763 in Orange County, Virginia.

Generation No. 5

16. John Oakes63,64, born Abt. 1670 in England65,66; died Abt. 1730 in King William County, Virginia67,68. He was the son of 32. John Oakes. He married 17. Rachel.
17. Rachel69,70, born Abt. 1681 in England71,72.

Notes for John Oakes:
Carl Oakes research shows this John Oakes born in York County, Virginia. Immigration records show John Oakes and his wife, Rachel, arriving in Virginia from England in 1702. "The World Book of Oakes" published by Halbert's Family Heritage of Bath, Ohio, provides from Cavaliers & Pioneers, Abstracts of Virginia Land Grants, Volume 3, Richmond, Virginia State Library, 1979, page 61, Ship's Passenger Lists the names John Oakes and Rachel Oakes arriving in Virginia in 1702. This may indicate that John and Rachel were born in England and immigrated here after his father. There is a will record referring to John Oakes dated 1670, most likely the father, John Oakes, born 1640.

Land: From the Library of Virginia on-line, Land Grants:

Land: To all et:a Wheras et:a Now know ye that I the sd. Francis Nicholson Esq: & Governor et:a do with the advice & Consent of the Council of state according give & grant unto John Oakes three hund:d & Sixty acres of Land Lying & being in King William County formerly part of King & Queen County & bounded as followeth (viz) beginning at a knotty red Oake corner tree -- that devides the Land of the sd. Oakes and [Hanes] Hamrick & running South West three quarters of a point West four hund:d & nine pole to a small Hiccory marked inss of a white Oake downe & rotton thence West North West forty Six poles to a Corner red Oake thence North North East two & fourteen pole to a corner Maple, thence North East Eighty four poles to a Corner Sassafrax by the run of Bryery branch, devideing this Land from the Land of Wm. Hurt Junr. thence south East one hund:d eighty & four poles to the beginning Knotty red Oake the sd. Land being due unto the sd. John Oakes by and for the transportation of Eight persons into this Colony whose names are to be in the records mentioned under this patent. To have & to hold &c by[oilding] & paying &c. provided &c Given under my hand & ye Seale of this Colony this 28th Day of Octb: anno Dom. 1702. F.F. Nicholson
John Oakes his patent for 360 acres } Thomas [Harrisfield] Rachel Oakes of Land in King William County } Thomas Cox David Rogors
E Jenings Sec:ry Eliz.a Joy [Harenby] Jones John Oakes [Sarah Booth] Land: THE 1704 VIRGINIA QUIT RENT ROLLS, by Harold Oliver
OAKES JOHN KNGW [county] 350 [acres]

Children of John Oakes and Rachel are:
i. Thomas Oakes73,74, born Abt. 1710 in King William County, Virginia75,76; died Bef. 1807 in Virginia; married Elizabeth ? Abt. 1738 in Caroline County, Virginia; born Abt. 1716 in Virginia; died Abt. 1807 in Virginia.
8 ii. Charles Oakes, born Abt. 1713 in King William County, Virginia; died Abt. 1760 in Orange County, Virginia; married Sarah Haley Bef. 1730 in Orange County, Virginia.
iii. William Oakes77,78, born Abt. 1715 in King William County, Virginia79,80; died Abt. 1765 in King William County, Virginia; married Rachel Abt. 1740.
iv. Mary Margaret Oakes, born Abt. 1717 in King William County, Virginia; died 1779 in Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia; married (1) Thomas Peery 1735 in Virginia; born 1715 in King William County, Virginia; died 1762 in Augusta County, Virginia; married (2) William McPheeters October 1764 in Augusta County, Virginia; born 1715 in Northern Ireland; died January 21, 1773 in Beverly Manor, Augusta County, Virginia.

Notes for Thomas Peery:
Killed by Shawnee Indians near Back Creek, Augusta County, Virginia.

18. Edward Haley81,82. He married 19. Catherine.
19. Catherine83,84.

Children of Edward Haley and Catherine are:
9 i. Sarah Haley, married Charles Oakes Bef. 1730 in Orange County, Virginia.
ii. Valentine Haley Herndon85,86
iii. David Haley87,88
iv. Thomas Haley89,90
v. John Haley91,92
vi. James Haley93,94
vii. William Haley95,96
viii. Benjamin Haley97,98
ix. Ambrose Haley99,100
x. Elizabeth Haley101,102

Generation No. 6

32. John Oakes103,104, born Abt. 1640 in England105,106; died Abt. 1700 in Virginia107,108. He was the son of 64. John Oakes and 65. Elizabeth Harrison.

Notes for John Oakes:
Came from England to Virginia in late 1660s. Was a tobacco planter on the York River. Got land as a "head right" from the King. Neighbor of Michael Sparke of Newgate and Thomas Stegg, Jr., later Auditor General of Virginia.

ABSTRACT OF NORFOLK COUNTY WILLS
Will of STEPHEN MARKS, Book E. f. 83, dated 18 Nov 1670, proved 15 Dec. 1670.
(my Sone Stephen Marks) .... two hundred acres of land that is bounding betweene Wm. Clements one ye one Side and Mr. Stratton on ye other Side, wch. Said land John Oakes now liveth on...

This John appears to have been the original immigrant.

From the Library of Virginia on-line, Land Grants:

To all et:a Wheras et:a Now know ye that I the sd. Francis Nicholson Esq: & Governor et:a do with the advice & Consent of the Council of state according give & grant unto John Oakes three hund:d & Sixty acres of Land Lying & being in King William County formerly part of King & Queen County & bounded as followeth (viz) beginning at a knotty red Oake corner tree -- that devides the Land of the sd. Oakes and [Hanes] Hamrick & running South West three quarters of a point West four hund:d & nine pole to a small Hiccory marked inss of a white Oake downe & rotton thence West North West forty Six poles to a Corner red Oake thence North North East two & fourteen pole to a corner Maple, thence North East Eighty four poles to a Corner Sassafrax by the run of Bryery branch, devideing this Land from the Land of Wm. Hurt Junr. thence south East one hund:d eighty & four poles to the beginning Knotty red Oake the sd. Land being due unto the sd. John Oakes by and for the transportation of Eight persons into this Colony whose names are to be in the records mentioned under this patent. To have & to hold &c by[oilding] & paying &c. provided &c Given under my hand & ye Seale of this Colony this 28th Day of Octb: anno Dom. 1702. F.F. Nicholson
John Oakes his patent for 360 acres } Thomas [Harrisfield] Rachel Oakes
of Land in King William County } Thomas Cox David Rogors
E Jenings Sec:ry Eliz.a Joy [Harenby] Jones
John Oakes [Sarah Booth]

THE 1704 VIRGINIA QUIT RENT ROLLS, by Harold Oliver
OAKES JOHN KNGW [county] 350 [acres]

Extract from King William County records: In 1706, "Mary Barker, John Oakes, John Yarbrough, admis.: in behalf of Thomal Smith and Flower Smith, orphans of John Smith." [Va. Hist. v24, pg390]

Children of John Oakes are:
16 i. John Oakes, born Abt. 1670 in England; died Abt. 1730 in King William County, Virginia; married Rachel.
ii. Charles Oakes109,110, born Abt. 1680 in York County, Virginia111,112; died Abt. 1730 in King William County, Virginia.

Generation No. 7

64. John Oakes, born Abt. 1619 in England. He married 65. Elizabeth Harrison.
65. Elizabeth Harrison She was the daughter of 130. Thomas Harrison and 131. Elizabeth Bernard.

Notes for John Oakes:
The information of this John and his wife come from one published tree on this line. It is the only tree I have found going back this additional generation in England. The information has no documentation and is not authenticated.

Child of John Oakes and Elizabeth Harrison is:
32 i. John Oakes, born Abt. 1640 in England; died Abt. 1700 in Virginia.

Generation No. 8

130. Thomas Harrison, born Abt. 1568 in St. Giles, Northants, England. He was the son of 260. Robert Harrison. He married 131. Elizabeth Bernard.
131. Elizabeth Bernard

Child of Thomas Harrison and Elizabeth Bernard is:
65 i. Elizabeth Harrison, married John Oakes.

Generation No. 9

260. Robert Harrison, born 1540 in Stow Bathe, Northampton, England.

Child of Robert Harrison is:
130 i. Thomas Harrison, born Abt. 1568 in St. Giles, Northants, England; married Elizabeth Bernard.

Endnotes

Re: Laban Oaks

krazylisa2250 — 2010-09-25 04:54:50Z

Their are so many mistakes on the Census records especially spelling of names. I have a Great Grandmother whose name was spelled Odrie, Andrew and Audrey on 3 different years of Census Records, her name was Audrey so one out of three got it right.
I have a Labon,Laban Oaks in my family also. My email is krazy2250@hotmail.com if you would like to get in contact would really appreciate it.

Lisa

John Royal Oaks Born in NewYork 1882

annakler — 2010-09-02 03:01:10Z

am looking for info on John Royal Oaks as he was my father and died in Alaska in 1951. Please contact me if you have any info please.

Re: SALLY OAKS AND RICHARD MENIFEE DUNN

krazy5022 — 2010-08-31 22:37:35Z

Sallie Oaks father and mother were Daniel Marcus Oaks and Marands Hayes

Re: SALLY OAKS AND RICHARD MENIFEE DUNN

DianneWoods28 — 2010-08-31 12:58:35Z

Could this be a nickname for Sarah Oakes 1787-1874 daughter of Ephraim and Mary Jarvis Oakes of Huntington, Suffolk, New York? I'm searching for their siblings.

SALLY OAKS AND RICHARD MENIFEE DUNN

krazylisa2250 — 2010-08-31 05:47:39Z

Does any one have any information about Richard and Sally Dunn

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

NancyBaker488 — 2010-08-03 16:01:54Z

Samuel Oakes married to Elizabeth Flowers is my line of Oakes....Please contact at boss@embarqmail.com for more info

POW/MIA Korean War OAKS

powmiadna — 2010-07-15 19:00:42Z

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Philadelphia County, PA as his home of record. His remains were never recovered. Our government has no family contact at this time for this soldier

Soldier: JOSEPH STEPHEN OAKS
Born:1929 Caucasian
Date of loss:20 July 1950 POW

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (79years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

DianneWoods28 — 2010-06-14 14:36:38Z

Thank you! Unfortunately, this will not be my James Oaks Jr although about the age.

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

CarolynWilson49 — 2010-06-14 10:05:09Z

James Oaks born around 1836 or 1837 in Breathitt Co. Ky. was married to Sarah "Sally" HADDIX. His father was James OAKS Jr. that was married to Mary Polly NAIPER. They were married aroun 1827 or 1829. James OAKS Jr.'s father was James OAKS from Ireland and he married Mary CARTER before they came to the UNITED STATES.

Re: Oaks/Oakes Family

rabidsmurf — 2010-06-14 05:35:47Z

Because of your information I found both Rice Oaks and his wife Patience and their son Rice T Oaks and Susan buried at Russellville Cemetery. Sometimes searching for siblings pays off! Thanks much... Nancy Burnett

Re: Oaks/Oakes Family

dhambrick3 — 2010-06-14 02:20:48Z

Thank you for this info on the Oaks family. I have not considered looking for any of Rice's siblings. Also, I do not know any thing on the Russellville Cemetery, other than what I have found listed on the web, Find a grave, or in books at my Library. I live in Texas.
Debbie

Edward Duddley ‘Bluegill’ Oaks of Eva, AL,

ebslsc — 2010-06-13 21:52:37Z

Edward Duddley ‘Bluegill’ Oaks

Funeral services for Edward Duddley “Bluegill” Oaks, 74, of Eva, AL, will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at Daniel’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, Tim Aris and Albert Dean Estes officiating, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state one hour prior to services.

Cullman Heritage Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Oaks died Thursday, Jan. 4 at Cullman Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 6, 1932, in Cullman County to Offie Steven and Ester McClung Oaks. He was a truck driver with Schmitt Oil Company in Decatur. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Army.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Hulen Oaks and Dewitt Oaks; and a sister, Evelyn Stalnaker.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Myrtle “Tiny” Harden Oaks of Eva; two sons, Dwight Oaks and Dewayne (Daphne) Oaks, both of Eva; three daughters, Donna Mackentepe and Debra (Terry) Hunter, both of Eva, and Dewanda (Earl) Brinkley of Hartselle; special friend and caregiver, Edith Kelsoe of Eva; a brother, Jerriel (Carolyn) Oaks of Decatur; three sisters, Eula Mae McAnalley of Eva, Marie Childers of Decatur and Edith McElroy of Tennessee; 14 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Cullman (AL) Times

Joseph Oaks married virginia mae oliver?

mildredmerle — 2010-06-13 21:50:34Z

joe oaks was born in illinois or indiana, virginia was born in illinois,raise by her grandmother in illinois, can't find joe and virginia on none of the census,their children was harold,eddie,jimmy,pauline,johnny,diane,dale, i do not know the years of their children birth, virginia was my dad 1/2 sister,

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

mikegyver12 — 2010-06-13 20:46:49Z

I have
James as b. 1809 d. 1883
Mary Polly b. 1813 d. 1878
Married: 1829

James parents as: James Sr. and Mary Carter

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

DianneWoods28 — 2010-06-13 18:49:51Z

Do you have birth and marriage dates for James and Mary Polly Napier? Do you know his parents or where James was born? I have James Oaks son of Isaac Oaks Estate 1823 in Lincoln Co.TN. Is there possibly a connection?

Re: Oaks/Oakes Family

rabidsmurf — 2010-06-13 17:44:36Z

I forgot to point out that it appears 2 brothers (Oaks) married 2 sisters (Bare).
In the 1840 Census for Botetourt Co, VA, there is a David Bare with wife and 8 children, 6 of whom are girls. Their age groups make it possible for these to be Susan Bair(Bare) and Sarah Ann Bear(Bare).

N Burnett

Re: Oaks/Oakes Family

rabidsmurf — 2010-06-13 17:41:00Z

I am trying to research a family line for my husband who is related to Mortimer Oaks and his wife Sarah Ann Bare (Bair, Bear). They married 2 Jan 1849 in Botetourt Co, VA. Also on 14 Oct 1850 in Botetourt Co, VA, Rice T Oaks married Susan Bear (Bair, Bare). Earlier in 1850 Rice T Oaks was in Botetourt living or working on the Snodgrass farm in Botetourt area per 1850 Census. Listed age was 22, carpenter. 1860 Census for Floyd Co, VA, shows Rice F Oaks (should be Rice T Oaks) married, wife Susan, 3 children (WJ, Jno R, Dora S). Believe these are your people. I should point out that William J seems to keep the initial J.

We currently believe Mortimer and Rice T were brothers. Possible parents were Rice Oaks and Patience Sudderth (Sudderth) of Albermarle Co, VA, married 24 June 1823. In the 1830 census the family is listed under the name of Rice Oaks. The ages of oldest male and female would correspond to that of Rice and Patience as does the age os the 2 sons to known ages of Mortimer (b about 1824) and Oaks T (b about 1828). Still need to document this working premise.

Could you give me particulars about the Russellville Community Cemetery?
Hope this helps you. N. Burnett

Oaks/Oakes Family of VA, TN, TX, OK

dhambrick3 — 2010-05-12 03:07:58Z

My gg-grandfather was William C. (Casper) Oaks he married Rebecca Dunn they are
listed in the 1870's Census in Witt's Foundry, Jefferson, TN, in a household
with or next to Julia Dunn. In the 1880's Census they are living in Hamblen
County, TN. Their children are Laura F. Oaks; Carrie B. Oaks; Jim W. Oaks; and
John M. Oaks. In every Census William and Rebecca's ages are reversed, so that
they are two years a part. They later moved to Texas and had two more children
Walter T. Oaks and Ollie Casper Oaks. They later moved to Oklahoma. William
died in 1931 in Ardmore, Carter, OK and Rebecca died in 1932 in Ardmore, Carter,
OK. They both are buried in the Lone Grove Cemetery but with no marker. I
confirmed this with the funeral home Harvey Bros. In the Ardmore newspaper it
said that William was a retired preacher of the Christian Church and a retired
store owner. With all this info and rambling, my question is that I am trying
to figure
out who his father was. I almost want to believe that it is Rice Thomas Oaks
married to Susan Bear/Blair; if not this might have been his uncle, because in
the 1870 and 1880 Census he does not live that far from Rice in each census. I
do not have actual proof, but if any one is familiar with this Oaks/Oakes family
line and would like to share any info I would gladly appreciate hearing from
you.
Sincerely,
Debbie Oaks Hambrick

OAKS Richard D. - Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2010-04-25 23:41:52Z

Richard David Oaks

Richard David Oaks, 64, died on April 21, 2010 after a two year illness with ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease).

Born in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Grace and Claude Oaks, he moved from Marietta, Ohio to the Akron-Canton area in 1963. He was a graduate of Hudson High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army Signal Corp in Korea during the Vietnam War. He was a 47 year member of Grace Cathedral.

Richard was a well-respected member of the manufacturing community in the electrical field of "High Voltage Distribution." He was a former employee of Teledyne Monarch Rubber, North America Molded Products and most recently in the Research/ Development Dept. at M.K. Morse Company.

Richard enjoyed the simple pleasures in life. He found great peace and solace in caring for his beloved five acres, raising his Basset Hound "girls" in past years, and taking day tripsespecially "Back home" to Marietta.

Preceded in death by his parents and his father-in-law, "Pop" Joe Kisor, he is survived by his wife of 44 years, JoAnn (Kisor); mother-in-law, Marie Kisor; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Janet and Mark Latham; nephew, Matthew (Stacy) Latham; sister, Joyce (Darrel) King of Georgia, and many other relatives and friends.

Per his wishes, there will be no calling hours. Funeral services will be private for the family with burial in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Rittman, Ohio with Rev. Bob Hoffman officiating.

Rich, you will never be forgotten. Your gentle kind spirit and willingness to always help others has forever touched our lives. Arnold 330-877-9364 www.arnoldfuneralhome.com

Published in Akron Beacon Journal on April 25, 2010

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

mikegyver12 — 2010-04-04 22:35:25Z

This Samuel Oaks stuff gets really tricky. There is a Samuel b. 1848 who is the son of James Oaks and Mary Polly Napier. Then there is his nephew, Samuel Oaks b. 1858, who is the son of James Oaks Jr. (also son of James Oaks and Mary Polly Napier). I spent the better part of the day figuring this out. BTW, I am also looking for info specifically on the Samuel b. 1848. He is my wife's gggrandfather.

Mamie Oaks

LeslieaHurt — 2010-03-21 18:41:45Z

i am looking for info on mamie oaks/oakes. Her husband was carney c goode and they had a son named lacy b. any info would be greatly appreciated. Someone by the name of kristie Crowe has a family tree on ancestry with this info but i am not a member and can't aquire it, so if you are or know her please contact me 2 leslieahurt@yahoo.com

Re: Bernard Oaks & Jennie Campbell NY

DRoepke — 2009-12-15 19:53:03Z

This is an old post but here goes...
Bernard 'Oaks' was born Bernard Ochs in 1826 in the village of Moos in Baden Germany. He came to America with his parents Augustus Ochs and Theresia Friedmann and six siblings on the ship 'Camilla' which landed in New York on 22 Oct 1847. The 'Ochs' family became the 'Oaks' family in America (the pronunciation is the same). Jennie was the nickname for Virginia Campbell. Bernard and Virginia are buried in the Mount Hope Cemetery.

Re: William Oaks and Vicey Gross Oaks

mikegyver12 — 2009-08-14 17:05:40Z

I am looking for info on Mary Oaks Married to Tom Johnson. They had a son Henry Johnson b.1890-94, my grandfather. Any info would be great. My maiden name johnson.

Re: William Oaks and Vicey Gross Oaks

MaryJuneGarrett41 — 2009-07-29 02:05:28Z

My email address is hgarrett6685@charter.net.

Re: William Oaks and Vicey Gross Oaks

CarolynWilson49 — 2009-07-26 05:48:32Z

Would like you e-mail address.
My e-mail is (cw40337@bellsouth.net)

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

CarolynWilson49 — 2009-07-26 05:36:31Z

I am Carolyn OAKS Wilson; my grandfather was Levi OAKS, son of Samuel OAKS ans Sarah TURNER Oaks.
Looking to find family and more information on my extend family.

Seeking John R. Oaks - 208th Pennsylvania, Civil War

JoeNihen — 2009-06-12 00:57:51Z

I am seeking information about John R. Oaks who served with the 208th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry, Company H (Civil War).

I am interested in any information about anyone who served with the 208th.

Thanks,

Joe
morse73@ptd.net

Re: Samuel H. Oaks b.1829 Wayne County, NY

markkiser1 — 2009-04-13 20:35:44Z

Charles Grandison Oaks was the son of Thomas Oak, born 6 July 1768, Winchendon, MA and Phebe, born ca 1778 in VT; married about 1796 most likely in Athens, Windham Co., VT;
Known children of Thomas & Phebe Oak:
Ebenezer Oaks, born 17 Mar 1797 (settled in Kanawha Co.,WV)
Calvin Oaks
Seth Oaks
Charles Grandison Oaks, born 12 Jan 1802
Sarah Oaks
John Oaks

Thomas died about 1814 and Phebe remarried to Ezekiel Perham on 15 Sept 1817, Athens, Windham Co., VT; Phebe died around 1864 in Nashville, Chautauqua Co., NY while living with her daughter Livera (Perham)Carter, wife of Joseph Carter. Phebe's maiden name may have been Allen, not confirmed. Thomas Oak is the son of Seth & Elizabeth (Shevally)Oak, original settlers of Athens, Windham Co., VT.

joseph oaks married virginia may oliver , when where

esusanoliver — 2009-03-31 20:35:47Z

oldest child was born in 1936 was harold,other children was johnny,dale he was born 1945,eddie,jimmy,pauline never married, diane did married a cousin, virginia may oliver and joe oaks both died in mineral wells texas,buried there too, harold died and buried there,dale died and buried there.

Re: William Oaks and Vicey Gross Oaks

Rick_Mahaffey — 2009-03-17 20:55:41Z

Is there a james brother to betty? Im looking for a james oaks with a sister betty

Re: James & Sarah Turner Oaks

CarolynWilson49 — 2009-03-11 07:55:28Z

Seldon, I am Carolyn OAKS Wilson, my grandfather was Levi OAKS. He was the son of Samuel Oaks and Sarah TURNER Oaks.
Would like to see how much information you have on the Oaks family. I guess we are relatives. Do you have any information on Sarah TURNER's family; James E. Turner and Catherine IRVIN of Russell Co., Virginia?

Re: William Oaks and Vicey Gross Oaks

CarolynWilson49 — 2009-03-11 07:45:57Z

My great grandfather was Samuel Oaks of Breathitt County Ky. if there is any relatives out there please get in contact with me.

Re: OAKS, James b: Abt. 1837 Harlan Co., KY

CarolynWilson49 — 2009-03-11 07:34:31Z

Looking for any one with information on The Oaks family of south eastern Kentucky Harlan, Perry, Breathitt names Levi, Samuel, James.

Re: Martha Elizabeth Oaks

bmoore841 — 2009-02-09 12:04:31Z

Hey Elizabeth! Is this u? Britt!