On Back: 89’er meeting in Oklahoma City, OT. Copy of the original in the Century Chest at Capitol. (John) J.A. Chitwood, my father – shirtsleeves & vest – stands behind friends. C.A. Compton – built original Compton House. Judge Beatty Gov. Bill Murray Compton & Chitwood hunting pals, always Chitwood Pony Express Rider, Quitman to Quanah, Texas Cowboy on Col. Goodnight’s Ranch, Texas Built his own ranch – “Cross J” Brand Tex. & Okla. In great run 89 – staked claim Capitol Hill area Opened tent store in O.C. Robinson area 1887 – Foreman of gang building Roundhouse Purcell St. on Atchison, Topeka, & Santa Fe Railroad – Helped drive “golden spike” – Built several stores on Rock Island Ry as it built west always had a ranch – Chitwood was part Cherokee as was his wife Mary – She started & built 2 Methodist Churches – Many prominent builders of Okla. in this picture. William Hals – Frank Garret – Chas. Colcord Written by Daughter, Jimalee Burton (No-chee-nee ) (Cherokee) Editor, writer, artist, music. Author of Is The American Indian Free, University Press, Norman, Okla. 1972.
