Anna Benton Snider-Henry

Anna Benton Snider-Henry

Anna Benton (Henry) and Hiram R. Snider   By Louann Snider Anderson Grand daughter Louann Snider-Anderson, provided us with a brief account of her genealogy through the pioneer Snider family of Chelsea, Oklahoma.   The Snider family arrived in Northeastern...
Patrick D. Henry

Patrick D. Henry

Patrick D. Henry By Louann Snider Anderson Great Grand Niece Patrick Henry was born 28 March 1835 in Henrysville Alabama to Hugh Jr. and Ann Claunch Henry. Ann was ¼ Cherokee Indian. Patrick’s father Hugh Jr. was born 1796 in Henry’s Crossroad, Sevier County,...
New Chelsea OK Historical Map Section

New Chelsea OK Historical Map Section

New Chelsea OK Historical Map Section A new visual historical map section has been added under “Driving Tour” in the website menu. Follow the maps from 1898 to 1914 to see how fast Chelsea grew in the early years. Click or Tap HERE: Driving...
When the Automobile Came to Chelsea OK

When the Automobile Came to Chelsea OK

When the Automobile Came to Chelsea OK You might be from Chelsea, Oklahoma if….. Marilyn Victory-White Early Garage Followed Livery Stable This is a picture of one of Chelsea’s first garages and automobile mechanics, Fred K. Martin, Center. The garage was...
Chelsea Reporter Office

Chelsea Reporter Office

The Reporter, established in 1896 by J. A. Clawson is one of the oldest newspapers in Oklahoma and is thought to be the oldest ongoing business in Chelsea. Among some of the earliest information available, we find in the year 1899 the Reporter was published on...

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