What a great lineage! There have always been stories on my Dad's side that there was a Cherokee connection but I haven't been able to run it down.....the funny thing is, I'm often asked what tribe I belong to because of my dark complexion...my answer is "Bohemian".......my Mom is full blood Czech! Both sides of her family immigrated to Indian Territory and Texas in the 1840's and have been here ever since.
Posts from Mattie Lee in thread „Hey Ya'll!“
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My folks live on the Okie side of the Red River so we are virtually neighbors! Unlike a lot of Okies, I love Texas and consider it my second home. All of my grandparents came from Texas so I guess I'm a little Texan too !
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Thanks to everyone for the warm welcomes ! I look forward to sharing stories with you all. It's a comfort to know I'm not alone in my love and respect for the Duke.
Happy Trails!
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My kids have dragged me kicking and screaming into the 21st Century with a new computer and internet....so of course the first thing I did was to look for John Wayne fans to share with! I'm new to all of this so it may take a while for me to catch on. Just watched True Grit for the millionth time.....I was the same age as Kim Darby when they made the movie so I've always been a little jealous....that should have been me! The Duke has been my hero since I was a very little girl. Anyway, I look forward to sharing info and stories with you all in the days to come.
