I have had a very serious round of blood loss from the esophagus and digestive tract. I received seven units of blood over the weekend and am feeling much stronger.

My poor health recently has hindered my ability to recall events, but please be aware that I am aware of my lapse in contributions, but I visualize many more columns in the future.

Tim Leslie asked me to write this column when he started The Town Charter. He fully supported me and was a good friend. I have enjoyed visiting with all of you as you share your information and family stories with me.

As you all know, a large percent of Aubrey citizens are from Cherokee descent, and we have a God given instinct to spot.

Since my health has been poor for the past month, I have spent most of my time at home. Please note that I am at 401 Hill Street, and you are welcome to visit. I will have the coffee on and ready. Traci Goin is doing an excellent job assuming all of the responsibilities at the hardware store. I am proud of Traci’s abilities and grateful to her for taking over. So please continue to make that establishment your old downtown, and continue your prayers for my health.

I didn’t go to the last meeting of the local Cherokee tribe. They meet once a month. Our tribe leader is Dwayne Carroll and he is doing a fine job. Dwayne is a registered genealogist. So go visit Dwayne and get your beautiful tribal card. Receiving a Cherokee Card is an honor. The Onega Village has registered 921 local Indians in this village.

My Cherokee cousin is still working on the Blackjack and Onega Indian Village book. Our inspiration for this book is Grandma Blackeye. She was a local Onega Cherokee. Grandma Blackeye is buried in Nocona. We are going to travel to Nocona to place flowers on her grave within the next few weeks. Grandma Blackeye was a Turner before she married Grandpa Will Harmon. He is buried about five miles from her grave in Nocona. Grandma Blackeye’s name was Jane B. Bogart.

There is good evidence that Dennis Stallings was a descendant from the Turner family. Jeremiah Looper was married to Betty McNatt Looper. This bunch of Loopers arrived in Dallas at the time that N.L. Edward arrived in Aubrey. The Loopers, Mohons, Coffees, Caddells, Byroms, Hollars and many other families were settling in the Onega area.

I will share more information with you in the future. Holly Hunnicutt has told me that more of you old timers need to bring me your photos and family information to share. Also remember to visit the hardware store for those hard to find items.

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