Mangum in Greer County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)
Pearlene (Davis) Weston
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Myrtle Lee Hill Summers
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
1. Pearlene (Davis) Weston / Myrtle Lee Hill Summers Marker
Born March 14, 1896 at Graham, OK, daughter of M.E. and Elizabeth (Adams) Davis. As a small girl, moved with her parents by covered wagon, and homesteaded 2½ miles east of Russell & lived in a half dug-out. Her brothers and sisters were: Grace, Florence, Ed, Clarence, Bessie, and Marvin. She attended school at New Hope. She married James Alonzo Weston, April 11, 1917. He was a World War I veteran. They had 3 children: Richard, Mildred and Frances, graduates of Centralvue. Richard, died in 1979. Pearl has seen 5 generations - grandmother of 8, great-grandmother of 8, and a great-great grandmother. She loved the farm and spent her time as a homemaker, pulling cotton and keeping the yard, which gained her recognition. She and J.A. moved to Mangum in 1960. He died 1967.
Reverse Side
Myrtle Lee Hill Summers
Born March 15, 1897 to J.M. & Minerva Hill at Decatur, Tx. The family came to Old Greer Co. in 1900 in a railway box car, with their livestock and implements in one end and the family in the other. They settled seven miles west of Granite, later the Brinkman community. Myrtle was a member of the first graduating class of Brinkman High School in 1917. She was married to Arthur Summers, October 21, 1919. To this union were born four children: Marjorie, Quinn, Jerry and Mickey. She was a life-long member of the Church of Christ, a dedicated wife and mother. She was also very active in community affairs. Myrtle and Arthur Summer's celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary in 1983. Myrtle passed away February 19, 1984.
Erected by Old Greer County Museum & Hall of Fame Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is February 19, 1984.
Location. 34° 52.403′ N, 99° 30.423′ W. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Oklahoma’s Kiowa Tribe, in the Comanche Nation, and in Southwest Oklahoma. It is also in the American South, specifically on the prairies, and on the Southern Plains. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain, the Comancherνa, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Dust Bowl, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank Edward Powell / Daniel Arthur Summers (here, next to this marker); George Washington Boyd / Louis Tittle (here, next to this marker); Dr. Fowler Border / John Andrew Jackson (here, next to this marker);
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
2. Myrtle Lee Hill Summers Marker - Reverse Side
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
3. The marker is located on the front row, first from the right side
Photographed by James Hulse, October 28, 2025
4. The west side of markers for the Hall of Fame
The marker is located on the right side of the markers, first marker from the right side.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2025. It was originally submitted on December 11, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas. This page has been viewed 50 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 12, 2025, by James Hulse of Medina, Texas.
