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Surnames: Janes, Rumsey, Guinn, Casey, Miller, Walters, Wilson
Classification: Query
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I'm looking for any information on Tom Chancellor. The story is that he was working
as a hired hand for Ellis McVey and his wife, Martha Rumsey McVey in December, 1880, and I
think it was in the area around Eufala, OK. The town Mellett is mentioned, which
doesn't exist anymore, but I think that's where it is. Ellis McVey and Tom
Chancellor were both attacked by two brothers, Indians, in McVey's home and McVey was
killed. Chancellor had his hand cut off. The Indians were apprehended, confessed, and
were executed in Fort Smith, AR. I'm told that later on, Chancellor and Martha got
married and at some point moved to Lockhart, TX. I'd like to be able to confirm that
they went to Lockhart, and what happened to them afterwards. Any help appreciated.
Peggy