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An Invitation to the
Descendants of the Early Settlers of Oklahoma
First Families of the Twin Territories, sponsored by the Oklahoma Genealogical Society, has been founded to recognize, honor and perpetuate the memory of early Pioneer and Indian families who were residents of Oklahoma or Indian Territory on or before the date of statehood.
On the morning of 16 November 1907, President Theodore Roosevelt signed a proclamation declaring statehood for Oklahoma. A huge crowd at Guthrie received the telegraphed message the "Twin Territories" had been merged to form the forty-sixth state. In a mock wedding ceremony symbols of these two diverse communities - a woman representing the Indian Territory, and a man from Oklahoma Territory - were united in marriage. A new state had entered the union after many years of conflict between the Indian's love of his homeland and the creative forces of the last white frontier.
Elgibility:
If you can prove each generation of your lineage back to an individual who settled in one of Oklahoma's territories on or before
16 November 1907, you are eligible for membership in First Families of the Twin Territories.
To Join First Families of the Twin Territories
Send a long self addressed stamped envelope to the address below to receive a membership application form and instructions.
Oklahoma Genealogical Society / FFTT
P.O. Box 12986
Oklahoma City, OK 73157
OR
You may download two files below in Rich Text Format
[rtf]. These pages can be opened in most word processors, filled out on your computer and then printed to be submitted at the address above. Also please be sure to download the FFTT Instruction sheet in PDF format below.
If you want your Ancestors information included in the published book of
FFTT members and ancestors, please sign and include the Authorization form
with your submittal.
First Families of the Twin Territories Application Form - Page 1
First Families of the Twin Territories Application Form - Page 2
[Please note that the above two forms must be printed on 8.5"x14" paper]
You may click on and download and print the FFTT Application Form and Instructions below in PDF Format (suitable for
typewriter, 8 1/2 by 14 inch paper required)
First Families of the Twin Territories Application Form
Instructions for First Families of the Twin Territories Application
8 1/2 by 11 inch paper
Authorization Form First Families of the Twin Territories Book
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