Monogrammed Brick Stories
Brick: Benson, B. B.
Contributed by Paula (Jackson) Matlock
Benjamin Barry Benson and Olive Shumard (my maternal grandparents) came to Okfuskee County, Oklahoma Territory, about 1898 from Kansas. They lived in and around Okemah, Oklahoma, the rest of their lives. They farmed and Grandpa also ran the cotton gin, a feedstore, and hatchery. Grandma enjoyed her garden and won several prizes at the fair for her flowers. Their 10 children included several teachers and a banker.
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In 2012 the Oklahoma Historical Society invited those who purchased one of the monogrammed bricks paving the Red River Journey at the Oklahoma History Center to share about the person or group their brick honors. Below is a list of those who submitted stories and the message shown on their brick. Use the links below to read the contributed story.
This project was made possible by a generous donation from Catherine B. Wootten.
