Beckham County, OK - Obits: John H. Richerson, 1903
Wednesday, 08 October 2008
Submitted by: delma25@pldi.net (Delma Tindell)

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RICHERSON, JOHN H.
(7 May 1903, Thursday, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Uncle Johnnie Richerson.
Uncle Johnnie Richerson, proprietor of the Uncle John's Wagon Yard, is one
of the oldest settlers in Oklahoma.  He came to the territory years ago
when the Indians were many and saucy and killed buffaloes all over our
plains.  Many an interesting story can he relate of hot times in Indian
days.  He started a wagon yard at the opening of Elk City, and, as he has
always been a constant advertiser and kept his name before the people, he
does the largest business and meets with prosperity.
(20 Oct 1904, Thursday, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
Death.
Uncle John Richardson (sic) one of the first settlers of this county
passed away at his home in Doxey, Monday, Oct. 17th.
(20 Oct 1904, Sayre Headlight, Sayre, Beckham Co, OK):
DIED.  John H. Richeson (sic), at his home in Doxey, October 17.  Uncle
Johnnie was well known throughout the southwest.  He came from Missouri to
this country about 40 years ago and for several years made a business in
hunting buffalo for their hides and one season carried about seven
thousand to Sherman, Texas, and when the country opened for settlement,
Uncle John was in the race and settled on a claim on Sandstone.  Although
up in years he never got old and was always pleasant and full of fun.  He
leaves an aged wife and 7 children, 5 sons and two daughters and
numberless friends to mourn his departure.
(27 Oct 1904, Thursday, Elk City Democrat, Elk City, Beckham Co, OK):
James Richardson (sic) and Jack Freeman were up at Elk last Thursday
consulting McMurtry regarding the administration of Uncle Johny
Richardson's estate.

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