The State of Oklahoma was not established until 1907, prior to which it was part of Indian Territory. Many early OK Marriages were never recorded, particularly if in Indian Territory.


1882 Intruders in the Choctaw Nation Indian Territory, 1882 (Extracted by Combs Researcher Bob George from the Oklahoma Genealogy Society Quarterly, Vol 37 # 3 1997 pg 105 )

Sugarloaf County, Choctaw Nation Indian Territory

George COMBS - 3 months in the Choctaw Nation.


1890 Territorial Census, Guthrie [present-day Logan Co], Oklahoma Territory.

St. COMBS - Husband - white - male - age 30 - born IL - 13 months in the territory.
Ida COMBS - wife - white - female - age 28 - born NY - ten months in the territory

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Bob George from the Logan County, OK Genealogy Society Bulletin)


22 Jan 1892 Oklahoma Co, OK Marriage Records, Book 1, p. 223. COMBS, Thomas & SPAN, Sadie

(Extracted by combs Researcher Birdie T. McNutt from "Index to Marriage Records Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory," 1889-1907, special publication No. 11, Published by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 12986, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 1993, Kwik Kopy Printing, OK City, OK, File C page 34)

SW: Sarah


Monday, 12 March, 1892 Cleveland County: The Cleveland County Leader. "Arthur COMBS is in from Tecumseh [Pottawatomie Co] visiting mother and home."


1898-1907 List of Pioneers of Bristow [present-day Creek Co] from 1898 to Statehood still living

A. J. COMBS.

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Bob George from the Oklahoma Genealogy Society Quarterly, Vol 34 #2 , 1989)


1898 THE PLAIN DEALER NEWSPAPER. Published at Altus, Oklahoma Territory (This was Old Greer County). " J.R. McMAHAN is on his way to Combs P.O. to look after his cattle interest there."

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Bob George from OKGenWeb Archives)


1900 Oklahoma Federal Census

Transcribed 1998 by Combs Researcher Birdie T. McNutt from 1900 OK Federal Census, Soundex Microfilm No T:1066 Roll 9 C-462 to c-622.

Canadian Co, OK

Yukon Twp

Andy B. COMBS Jun 1876 23 OK
Grace Mar 1876 23 KS
Ella Apr 1897 3 OK
Berry? Oct 1898 1 OK
E. W. COLLINS Aug 1846 59 OH

El Reno Twp

Arthur L. COOMBS Jul 1879 29 IL

Frisco Twp

John COMBS Jul 1869 31 KY
Cordie Jul 1881 28 MO
Orville Nov 1895 5 OK
Cecil Dec 1897 3 OK

Kaw Twp

William F. COMBS Dec 184? 55 IL
Merinda Jul 1857 MO
Rita? J. Aug 1879 20
Jonie F. dl Feb 1881 19
Alice E. Jan 1887
Edith M. Feb 1889
William B. Dec 1896 8 OK
Rufus S. Mar 1900 OK


Dewey Co, OK

Benjamin F. COMBS Apr 1842 58 MO
Dellis Feb 1846 54 IN

Cella COMBS living in HH Joseph MILLER - Servant

Cleveland Twp

Delbert F. COMBS Nov 1878 21 IA
Elsie M. Aug 1881 10 IA
Ora W. Apr 1898 2 IA

Harrison Twp

Oliver COMBS NR NR 31 IA
Ann Jul 1872 28 IA
William B. Aug 1887 12
Catherine S. Feb 1893 7


Kay Co, OK

Blackwell Twp

Alice COMBS Aug 1858 41 IA Ross Ave
Bertha B. Jan 1880 20 KS
Essie E. Jul 1882 17 KS
Frank F. Sep 1884 15 KS
Clyde E. Nov 1886 13 KS
Ned N. Apr 1889 11 MO
Roy L. Mar 1892 8 MO

D. C. COMBS Aug 1877 20 VA
W. B. May 1878 21 KS
R. Sept 1898 2 KS
May Sept 1899 KS

Longwood Twp

Peter A. COMBS Dec 1830 KY KY TN
Luana Jan 1848 IL KY VA
William H. May 1865 IN KY IL
Marion E. 28 Feb 1871 IA KY IL
Jessie 22 Oct 1877 IA KY IL
SPURGEON, Minnie 17 Jul 1882 KS KY IL
Ida, M OK KS

Albert G. COMBS 31 Jan 1869 IN KY IL
Cela A. 22 Jan 1878 NE IA Canada
Acy(Asa) 06 Jul 1894 OK IN NE

Kaw Indian Reservation

George COMBS May 1878 22
Nettie May 18?? ?? MO
Amos Apr 1898 2 Kaw Reserv
UPCHURCH, Jacob Jan 1855 45 KY
SHIELDS, A. J. May 1872 28 MO
McLIN, Maud Mar 1882 18 KS


Lincoln Co, OK

John D. COMBS Apr 1858 42 MO
Nancy E. May 1856 44 IA
Bertie M. Jul 1882 17 KS
Orville H. Oct 1884 15 KS
Cora C. Oct 1887 12 KS
Rosa R.? Jul 1890 9 KS
Ferna F. Aug 1892 7 KS
Elsa E. Sep 1894 5 KS
Josh? D.? May 1899 IT

Chandler Twp

Sam COMBS May 1856 44 ??
Ida Jun 1861 34 NY
Henry PSIER bo May 1875 27 KS

Seminole Twp

Walter COMBS Oct 1858 41 MO
Mattie Sep 1868 39 IL
Asa J. Jan 1890 10 MO
Anna L. Dec 1891 9 MO
Andra V. Aug 1894 5 OK
Sherman I. Apr 1891 3 OK
Robert TINSTON Jun 1872 IN Bo
Sarah COMBS Dec 1828 71 IN Mother
Flossie HOOPER Dec 1872 27 MO sister

N. Choctaw

William COMBS May 1872 30 KS
Leafy Jan 1871 29
Roy V. Feb 1893 KS
Orville Jul 1894 OK
Leona May 1897 3 OK


Oklahoma Co, OK

Alfred S. COMBS Jan 1835 64 ?
Carrie Aug 1843 59 ?


Additional Early Records:

12 Jan 1901 Oklahoma Co, OK Probate & Wills of Oklahoma County, Vol II 1900 - 1908

(Extracted by Combs Researcher Bob George from Oklahoma Genealogy Society Quarterlys (Vol 41 # 3 1996 pg 107)

Elvina COMBS (estate): A B COMBS (H), Wm R. COMBS, Seth P. COMBS, Orville COMBS, Sarah BAILEY, Sorah PHILLIPS.

Extracted by combs Researcher Birdie T. McNutt from "Index to Marriage Records Oklahoma County, Oklahoma Territory," 1889-1907, special publication No. 11, Published by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 12986, Oklahoma City, OK 73157 1993, Kwik Kopy Printing, OK City, OK, File C page 34:

14 Feb 1905 8 190 COMBS, Sarah Madora & BREAKFIELD, Manard

18 Jan 1906 9 144 COMBS, Hattie & ADAMSON, J.H.

26 Feb 1906  9 220 COMBS, Caroline V. & HUNTINGTON, D.C.

03 Jul 1906 9 423 COMBS, Andrew B. & BURR, Celia

10 Jul 1906 9 438 COMBS, Mary L. & McGREW, Melton

25 Jul 1906 9 462 COMBS, A. B. & ADAMS, Mary E.

08 Dec 1906 10 108 COMBS, Hugh & KINDER, Jennie M.


Osage Indian Reservation, OK

Maggie COMBS Jul 1873 17 KS
niece living with Etta AINSWORTH


Payne Co, OK

Cherokee Twp

Alfred S. COMBS Mar 1825 65 IL
Sarah E. Mar 1846 54 IL

Sterling Eugene COMBS Apr ? 22 KS
living with his b-i-l L. M. SUTTER

Perkins Twp

Samuel COMBS Dec 1848 51 MO living alone

Rose COMBS Apr 1878 22 KS
living with Wm A. KNIFE (father)


Pottawatomie Co, OK

Avoca Twp

John D. COMBS May 1852 48 KY [1870 Gallatin Co, IL]
Hattie Oct 1882 -- IN
Charlotte (mother) Apr 1820 80 England
Abraham F. Mar 1885 10 MO
Finney B. Apr 1886 14 MO
Henry M. Aug 1890 9 IN
Hattie S. May 1894 6 OK
Alvie M. Jan 1900 4/12 OK


Sumner Co, OK

Auburn Twp

Alonzo F. COMBS May 1872 28 IN
Sarah L. Apr 1870 30 IA
Katie R Apr 1895 5 OK
Philip B. Dec 1896 3 OK
Arthur B. Mar 1899 1 OK


Washita Co, OK

Elk Twp

Columbus E. COMBS Sep 1875 24 TX
Mattie F. Mar 1894 26 TN
Mary C. Jun 1899 1/12 OK

Samuel COMBS unk 1836 64 KY
Sarah Dec 1840 59 KY
Scott May 1880 20 TX
Girtie Feb 1886 14 I.T.

William H COMBS Mar 1851 49 [St?]
Emma L. Sep 1869 30 MO
Ethel R. Mar 1894 8 OK
Zular Sep 1895 4 OK
Jess Dec 1896 3 OK
Ruth May 1899 OK

William V. COMBS Feb 1864 36 KY
Minnie Jul 1870 24 IN
Chester Jun 1881 12 OK?
Wesley ?? 1890 10 OK
Ethel Mar 1884 16 OK
Alford Dec 1899 12 OK


Woods Co, OK

Driftwood Twp

Oliver P. COMBS Sep 1838 61 IL
Elizabeth Mar 1845 55 IN

Notes: Might Oliver have been Oliver Perry, s/o Pleasant Miller & Mary HAYWORTH Combs of Coles Co, IL? See 2 Jun 1870 Coles Co, IL marriage of Oliver P. & Elizabeth BRITTENHAM Combs. Was Wilbur B. his son?

Wilber B. COMBS Jun 1874 25 IL
Hettie I. Jul 1874 25
Roy V. Dec 1886 3
Cornelieus Dec 1899 1


Important: All Records collected for early OK may not have been added here as yet. See also the Combs Research List Archives


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