1. William¹ Cheeseman was born February 05, 1820 in Ohio, and died January 13, 1904 in Huntingdale, Henry County, Mo.. He married Susan Elam August 05, 1849 in Fayette County, IL., daughter of Daniel Elam and Mary Graves. She was born August 15, 1832 in IL., and died January 21, 1911 in Henry County, Mo..

Notes for William Cheeseman:

The following was in "Annals of Henry County", vol. II, compiled by Kathleen White Miles, pub. Fall, 1974 by The Printery, p. 116, from an article in a paper dated 16 Jan 1904.

"Good Man Passes Away -- From Laban Walker, who is on the jury, we learn of the death of Wm. Cheeseman, at his home in Huntingdale, after a short illness, Wednesday night, aged 84. Leaves a wife and five children -- Dan, who lives in Kansas City; John, in the Territory, near Sapulpa; William, in Oklahoma; Mrs. Anna Tarter of the Territory and Mrs Fannie E. Daniels, near Hartwell. Rev. Harris, of the M. E. Church conducted the funeral Friday morning, the 15th and his remains were laid to rest in the Swindle Cemetery, near Huntingdale."

More About William Cheeseman:

Burial: Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Township Henry County Mo.

Occupation: Wagon maker

More About Susan Elam:

Burial: Swindle Cemetery, Shawnee Township Henry County Mo.

Children of William Cheeseman and Susan Elam are:

3. John Andrew² Cheesman (William¹ Cheeseman) was born January 29, 1852 in Mulberry Grove, Bond County, ILL., and died June 24, 1942 in Creek County, Kelleyville, Oklahoma. He married Mary Elizabeth Frazell April 10, 1873 in Franklin County, OH, daughter of Joe Frazell. She was born June 28, 1853 in Franklin County, Ohio, and died March 06, 1943 in Creek County, Kelleyville, Oklahoma.

Notes for John Andrew Cheesman:

Indian Pioneer History Project for Oklahoma

Date: April 7, 1937

Name: John Andrew Cheesman

Residence Address: Kelleyville

Date of Birth: Jan. 29, 1852

Place of Birth: Bond County ILL.

Wife: Mary Elizabeth Frazell

Place of birth: Franklin Co. OH.

Information on wife: Born 1854

Father: William Cheesman

Place of Birth: Ohio

Information on father: Born abt 1817

Mother: Susan Elam

Place of birth: ILL

Information on mother: Born 1831 in Bond or Fayette County ILL.

Field Worker: Davis M. Kife

J. A. Cheesman, pioneer farmer, lives 1/2 mile northeast of Kelleyville. Mr. Cheesman is 85 years of age. He was born in Illinois. He came from Missouri to Oklahoma, in 1892 and settled 6 miles east of Supulpa. A year later he moved 1 mile southwest of Kelleyville on Alfred McKellop's place.

In 1895 Mr. Cheesman moved to where Kelleyville is now located, there was only one store, and it was located 1 mile south of Kelleyville and was owned by James Kelley.

When the Frisco R. R. line was extended from Sapulpa to Oklahoma City, Mr. Kelley moved his store to the present location of kelleyville. Mr. Cheesman and his son helped make the ties for the railroad.

He knew Jack Tiger, who was born as Tiger Jack, who kept a livery stable for the mail carriers horses.

The only two ranches at Kelleyville then were the Alfred McKellop Ranch south of Kelleyville and the J. Purcell Ranch located in the Deep Fork bottoms.

He knew the old times around Sapulpa and vicinity. Mr. Cheesman will be married 64 years the 10th of April. His wife is 84 years of age.

They have two interesting pieces of furniture they brought with them from Missouri in a covered wagon. One is a drop leaf table that is 64 years old and another is an old stove 46 years old. They are still using these two articles of furniture.

Mr. Cheesman has three boys, one being 68 years of age and still living with his parents.

Turkey and deer were plentiful when he came to Oklahoma.

Marriage record Source: Mike Hirrlinger

More About John Andrew Cheesman:

Burial: Sunrise Cemetery

More About Mary Elizabeth Frazell:

Burial: Sunrise Cemetery

Children of John Cheesman and Mary Frazell are:

4. Daniel O.² Cheesman (William¹ Cheeseman) was born 1855 in Bond County IL., and died Unknown. He married Eliza Ella Morgan. She was born 1861, and died Unknown.

More About Daniel O. Cheesman:

Occupation: Farmer E.C Royston Huntingdale Shawnee Twp.

Children of Daniel Cheesman and Eliza Morgan are:

5. Mary Ann "Annie"² Cheesman (William¹ Cheeseman) was born February 20, 1858 in Bond, Illinois, and died November 01, 1933 in Oklahoma. She married Reuben Tarter May 20, 1879 in Henry County, Mo.. He was born September 22, 1844 in Pulaski, Kentucky.

More About Mary Ann "Annie" Cheesman:

Burial: Shawnee Township, Henry, Missouri

Children of Mary Cheesman and Reuben Tarter are:

6. Susan Frances² Cheesman (William¹ Cheeseman) was born February 03, 1867 in Mulberry Grove, Bond County, ILL., and died November 01, 1939 in Urich, Mo.. She married Frank C. Daniel October 15, 1889 in Huntingdale, Mo.. He was born 1855.

Notes for Susan Frances Cheesman:

"Henry County Scrapbook", vol. 2, by Kay Miles, pub. 1976 by The Democrat, p. 1905, from a paper dated November 1939.

"MRS. FRANK DANIEL DIED

November 1, 1939, following an extended illness at her home, south of Urich, and about 1 1/2 miles north of White Oak Church. She and her son, Arlyn, made their home together on what is known as the old Swackhammer place, the past several years. She was endeared to all who knew her - a calm, gracious gentlewoman, with an ever ready smile for all who knew her and a word of cheer for everyone.

Susan Frances Cheesman was born February 3, 1867, at Mulberry Grove, in Bond County, Illinois, and came to Missouri when three years old, living at Huntingdale. Here she was united in marriage October 15, 1889, to Frank C. Daniel, also of Huntingdale who died almost six years ago. To them were given six children, who survive and who are, two sons, Arlyn A., of the home; Idus L. of Holden; four daughters, Miss Lella Daniel, Buckner, Mo.; Mrs. Ira Wall, Denton; Mrs. P. A. McMillan, Sibley; Mrs. B. W. Hendrex, Adrian. There are 12 grandchildren. She is also survived by two brothers, John A., Cheesman, Kellyville, Okla., and W. J. Cheesman of Coffeyville, Kans.

Mrs. Daniel gave her heart to God and joined the M. E. South, Church at an early age and since, faithfully followed the Master. She was a devoted wife, a dear, sweet mother and grandmother, unexcelled in neighborly deeds and a true friend. She gave cheer to neighborhood gatherings, and was generous to go and help when needed.

Funeral services were conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Lucas Methodist Church by the paster, Rev. Wilson Branstetter. Burial in the Urich cemetery beside her husband.

Pallbearers were Carl Dennis, Chas. Hunt, Ross Perry, Edgar Hart, near the home, Newt Shipman and Alpha Zellers of Hartwell."

More About Susan Frances Cheesman:

Burial: Urich cemetery

Children of Susan Cheesman and Frank Daniel are:

9. Ettie³ Cheesman (John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born 1875 in Mo.. She married Wilkenson.

Children of Ettie Cheesman and Wilkenson are:

10. Ida Bell³ Cheesman (John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born December 19, 1879 in Hunting Dale, Henry County Mo., and died December 08, 1965 in Kelleyville, Ok. She married Aba Thomas December 19, 1900. He was born February 06, 1876 in Maddison Mo., and died December 10, 1963.

Children of Ida Cheesman and Aba Thomas are:

11. Charlie R.³ Cheesman (John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born August 12, 1883 in Clinton, Boone Mo., and died 1961 in Kelleyville, Oklahoma. He married (1) Sissy Farley, daughter of Jack Farley and Rachel Rall. She was born Unknown, and died Unknown. He married (2) Onea P. Townsend February 12, 1912 in Kelleyville Oklahoma, daughter of John Townsend and Vista Barnes. She was born December 07, 1895 in Gadsden Etowah, Alabama, and died June 27, 1949 in Kelleyville, Oklahoma.

Children of Charlie Cheesman and Sissy Farley are:

Children of Charlie Cheesman and Onea Townsend are:

12. Delbert Ray³ Cheesman (John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born November 20, 1888 in Henry County, Mo., and died December 10, 1973 in Cushing, Oklahoma. He married Rachel Elvara Glenn February 11, 1909 in Creek County, Oklahoma, daughter of John Glenn and Mellisa Edwards. She was born October 22, 1887 in Owsley Clay County, Ky, and died April 15, 1959 in Cushing, Oklahoma.

Notes for Delbert Ray Cheesman:

Note- Was called upon from doctors to stop bleeding. A story told by family members that if a person was bleeding Delbert would says words over them and the bleeding would stop.

More About Delbert Ray Cheesman:

Burial: Fairlawn Cenetery, Cushing, Oklahoma

Occupation: Carpenter

More About Rachel Elvara Glenn:

Burial: April 17, 1959, Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing, Oklahoma

Children of Delbert Cheesman and Rachel Glenn are:

34. Harold Donald⁴ Cheesman (Charlie R.³, John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born October 31, 1921 in Kelleyville Oklahoma, and died August 15, 1967 in Sapulpa Ok. He married Sylvia Frye. She was born December 25, 1919, and died January 15, 1980 in Beggs Ok.

More About Harold Donald Cheesman:

Burial: Kelleyville Oklahoma

Children of Harold Cheesman and Sylvia Frye are:

38. Opal Paris⁴ Cheesman (Delbert Ray³, John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born February 14, 1912 in ,Kellyville Oklahoma, and died March 20, 2001 in Cushing, Ok. She married Charles Lee Burke May 13, 1932 in Cushing Oklahoma, Payne County, son of Stephen Burke and Alwilda Webb. He was born April 09, 1911 in Perry, Oklahoma, and died December 01, 1996 in Cushing, Oklahoma.

More About Opal Paris Cheesman:

Burial: Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing, Oklahoma

More About Charles Lee Burke:

Burial: Fairlawn Cemetery, Cushing Oklahoma

Children of Opal Cheesman and Charles Burke are:

40. Clarance Woodrow⁴ Cheesman (Delbert Ray³, John Andrew², William¹ Cheeseman) was born November 26, 1917 in Kellyville Oklahoma, and died March 15, 1980 in Oklahoma. He married Eva May Day October 30, 1937 in Oklahoma.

Children of Clarance Cheesman and Eva Day are: