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Author: sisrv
Surnames: Chambless
Classification: queries
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I am fairly new to Ancestry so learning as I go! I am also seeking information anyone may
have on my grandfather, Charlie (Charley)Chambless (b Jan 1893). Our information has
always been his mother (Mary) was Indian (unknown what tribe) & he grew up in or close
to Blue Jacket Oklahoma. She died when he was about 1 yr old, his father was killed or
died somehow we believe within a year. He & a sister(Pearl), & possibly other
siblings were placed in an orphanage close by, possibly in the Waggoner Oklahoma area. The
Chambless family adopted him & possibly his sister, they stayed in the area awhile,
then went to California. We think his name was also Charlie. We understand this orphanage
burned along with any information or if any survived, it could have been moved to another
area. One of his fathers last names mentioned has always been Coker, another is
Clementine. I would greatly appreciate any input as this has been a total road block for
all of us that have attempted finding !
information prior to him marrying. Thank you!
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