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"Serving Her Nation:
Lilah Denton Lindsey, Activism and Education in the Mvskoke Nation" Presented by Dr. Michelle M. Martin March 26, 2026 6:00 pm via Zoom 
This presentation explores the remarkable life of Lilah Denton Lindsey (1860–1943), the first Muscogee (Creek) woman to earn a college degree. Of mixed Cherokee, Muscogee, and Scots heritage, Lindsey rose from a childhood speaking only the Mvskoke language to become an influential educator, teaching at mission schools throughout the Indian Territory in the 1880s and 1890s.
The presentation places Lindsey's achievements in the broader context of the Muscogee Nation navigating tribal sovereignty and American assimilation pressures during the critical transition from Indian Territory to Oklahoma statehood. Dr. Martin is a historian specializing in the history of the Indian Territory, interracial marriage and family in the American West (1800–1900), and Bleeding Kansas. She earned her B.A. and M.A. from Western Michigan University and her doctorate from the University of New Mexico in 2022. Over a nearly twenty-year career in academic and public history, Martin has taught at the college level in Kansas and Oklahoma, worked as a researcher, script writer, and field producer for television and film projects aired on PBS, A&E, the History Channel, and Investigation Discovery, and served as a museum director and consultant for small museums in the region. She has lectured on historical topics across the country for museums, historic sites, and educational institutions. From 2023–2025 she was an Assistant Professor of History and Coordinator of the Public History Certificate at Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. She currently serves as adjunct faculty in the Department of Social Sciences at Mesa Community College. Martin is a dedicated volunteer living history interpreter for the National Park Service and several Oklahoma Historical Society historic sites. She resides in Mesa, Arizona with her husband, Dr. Donald Fixico, Distinguished Foundation Professor and Regents' Professor of History at Arizona State University. NOTE: Due to recent attempts by 3rd party bad actors to infiltrate our meetings, all attendees are required to personally identify themselves by turning on their camera and mic to return a greeting from the host. You may turn off your camera during the presentation.
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All 2026 Meetings via Zoom unless otherwise indicated 
Madeline Yanov "Locating Family Members in Old Business Records" Elizabeth Freeman "Genealogical resources available at the Arkansas State Archives" Sharon Dragoo "The Butterfield Trail" Sharon Gillins "The Southern Claims Commission" Linda Morgan Clark "Introduction to AI for Genealogists" All programs (both virtual and in-person) are open to the public. Virtual meetings require you to turn on your camera and mic when your join the meeting. Common courtesy in interactions with other participants is expected. The regular monthly meeting is the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm CT Be a part of MCGS and become a member! Your membership gives you the opportunity to "give back" to the larger genealogy community and your dues help provide more and better resources for researchers. |
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MCGS Special Interest Groups
Here's where you can talk about your genealogy and family history research to your heart's content with genealogy friends from California to North Carolina (and points in-between).
Join the "Bunch" at anytime! Grab a sandwich, and come and go as you need to. This free-ranging conversation among genealogy friends always yields great information and builds relationships across local, state, and regional boundaries. No registration required but there are some guidelines:
Join the "Bunch" at anytime! Grab a sandwich, and come and go as you need to. This free-ranging conversation among genealogy friends always yields great information and builds relationships across local, state, and regional boundaries. No registration required but there are some guidelines:
- Please turn on your camera. This fosters the sense of connection and engagement that makes this virtual meeting a unique experience that so closely resembles an in-person meeting.
- Remember to be respectful and considerate of other’s opinions and contributions. When disagreements arise, common courtesy helps to maintain a positive community spirit.
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Explore the World of RootsMagic with Us!
Join us monthly on the second Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CDT for an informal and interactive session dedicated to all things RootsMagic. Whether you're a seasoned user of RootsMagic 11, still navigating earlier versions, or never used RootsMagic at all, this monthly virtual meeting on Zoom is your go-to space for Q&A, discussions and valuable insights using.this popular genealogy software.
Questions? Email: [email protected].
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Zotero 7 for Genealogy SIG
MEETS VIRTUALLY the third Thursday of the months at 2:30 p.m. CT to learn from other attendees how to use this free, extremely flexible research tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing your genealogy research. To keep the group interaction to approximately one hour, participation may be limited at any time. You must register and answer the survey questions. Your registration will be reviewed before it is approved.
MEETS VIRTUALLY the third Thursday of the months at 2:30 p.m. CT to learn from other attendees how to use this free, extremely flexible research tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing your genealogy research. To keep the group interaction to approximately one hour, participation may be limited at any time. You must register and answer the survey questions. Your registration will be reviewed before it is approved.
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We Are Here for You
Whether you have Muskogee County ancestors or have no family connection to Muskogee County or even Oklahoma, you will still find extensive support for your genealogy and family history research at the Muskogee County Genealogical Society (MCGS).
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