Genealogy Groups Identify Potential Graves at Forgotten Choctaw Cemetery
Genealogy groups believe they have located approximately 100 graves in a nearly forgotten cemetery in Choctaw, Oklahoma City, and are seeking help to identify the individuals.
Oklahoma City, OK, September 25, 2026 — In Choctaw, Oklahoma City, genealogy groups have reportedly identified what they believe to be approximately 100 graves at a long-neglected cemetery. The groups are now seeking assistance to identify the individuals interred at the site.
The discovery was made by several genealogy organizations operating in the region. The specific names of these groups were not provided. The cemetery itself is described as nearly forgotten, suggesting a lack of recent upkeep or public recognition. The exact location within Choctaw, Oklahoma City, and the specific name of the cemetery have not been publicly disclosed at this time.
While the groups have indicated they believe around 100 potential graves have been located, details regarding the methods used for this identification, such as ground-penetrating radar or historical record analysis, were not specified. The condition or estimated age of these graves also remains unclear. The primary objective now is to identify the individuals buried in these graves, a process that could involve extensive genealogical research and potentially collaboration with local historical societies or authorities.
The effort to identify the individuals aims to restore a sense of recognition and history to those who may have been overlooked. Further information is expected to be released as the identification process progresses. Assistance is being sought to help piece together the identities and stories associated with these newly located burial sites. The contractor involved, if any, and the specific timeline for this investigation were not detailed in the initial report.
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