Bios of WARNER P. FRAKER.
 
   One of the popular and well known citizens of Broken Arrow, Tulsa
county, is Warner P. Fraker, president of the Citizens National Bank,
in which connection he has been active since 1912. He is likewise
prominent in the agricultural circles of the county as a progressive
and successful stock raiser and general farmer. He was born in Greene
county, Tennessee, on the 23rd of October, 1860, a son of George W. and
Rachel (Milburn) Fraker, both natives of Tennessee. The father was a
minister of the Methodist church and for many years held various
pastorates throughout his native state. He also operated a farm for a
number of years. He met his death in 1902, while crossing the railroad
near the place where he was born. In the passing of Rev. Mr. Fraker the
community mourned the loss of a representative citizen. Mrs. Fraker
passed away in October, 1898.
 
   Warner P. Fraker is indebted to the schools of Greene county,
Tennessee, for his preliminary education and in due time entered
Tusculum College near Greeneville. He completed his course in the
required time and in i88r went to Iowa and bought land in Jasper
county. He was active in the operation of the farm until 1900, when he
came to Oklahoma and located in Canadian county. In 1903 he came to
Broken Arrow, Tulsa county, became an associate of a number of leading
business men there and in July of that year assisted in the purchase of
the First State Bank of Broken Arrow. He served as cashier of that
institution from 1903 to 1912. In 1903 the bank had a capital stock of
five thousand dollars and deposits amounting to six thousand dollars.
In 1904 the capital was increased to twenty-five thousand dollars. The
success of the bank seemed assured from the start and in 1912 it was
reorganized as the Citizens National Bank, and the deposits at present
amount to over two hundred and thirty-six thousand dollars. The surplus
and undivided profits of the institution now total twelve thousand,
three hundred and twenty-seven dollars. Upon the reorganization of the
bank Mr. Fraker was made president, a position he has since held, and
his executive ability has been a dominant factor in the constant
development of the bank. In 1904, the quarters of the bank becoming too
small, a newer and more modern building was erected, part of which is
used for public offices. Mr. Fraker is also identified with the cattle
industry and he is active in the management of a fine farm property of
two hundred and eighty acres.
 
   In September, 1889, the marriage of Mr. Fraker to Miss Jennie Wells
took place. Mrs. Fraker was born in East Tennessee and she is well
known in the club and social circles of Broken Arrow.
 
   Since age conferred upon Mr. Fraker the right of franchise he has
been a stanch supporter of the republican party and always keeps well
informed on the vital questions and issues of the day. His religious
faith is indicated by his membership in the Methodist Episcopal church
and fraternally he is identified with the Masons, in which order he is
a Shriner and has attained the thirty-second degree of the Scottish
Rite. For thirty years he was a member of the Odd Fellows but has
withdrawn from that organization. Mr. Fraker has quickly grasped every
opportunity that presented itself and his courage, initiative and
executive ability have been dominant elements in his success. Mr. and
Mrs. Fraker have a large circle of friends and their home on East G
street is a center for social and intellectual gatherings.