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Obit for Darrell Downs, Moab, 1982

KathleenLeveroni — 8 Aug 2008 3:07:34 GMT

My aunts's son, Darrell Downs, was a musician who died in Moab, Grand County, Utah in April, 1982. He was the only child of Anna and Sydney downs of Council Bluffs, Iowa. Can anyone help with an obit or perhaps a cemetery location?

Thanks in advance

Need an obit for Bruce Jager, who passed away on Augusgt 24, 2001

k_courts — 13 Aug 2007 4:31:51 GMT

I would like to read an obit of Bruce Jager, who passed away on August 24, 2001 of a sudden fatal heart attack, any information would be greatly appreciated, thank you very much, kitty

Gerry Dalton & Blanche Ann Philipps (~1917)

LDalton22 — 26 Apr 2005 5:01:13 GMT

I am looking for Gerry Dalton who lived around Moab, Grand County, Utah for a time in his life. It would have been around the time of his marriage, 1917. He was married to Blanche Ann Philipps in 1917, who was a school teacher in the Moab area around that time. I am not sure how long they lived there, but he died only 20 years later in Colorado Springs, CO. His death certificate says that he was born in Ohio, but no county or city are listed.

looking for a location "Richardson" in Grand Co.

dennischap_1 — 9 Dec 2006 2:43:36 GMT

I am looking for the locations Richardson & Castle Valley Cemetery, where Luanna (Gibson) Martin died & is buried. Also if anyone can help me with her 1st husband Charles Taylor or any family history it would be appreciated!!!

Dennis
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Grand Valley Times 1911-11-03 Page 1
MRS. MATHIAS MARTIN DIES SUDDENLY AT RICHARDSON:

Mrs. Luanna Martin, wife of former Commissioner Mathias Martin, died suddenly of paralysis at the Martin home in Richardson, last night. Several minutes prior to her death she was apparently in the best of health and spirits, and was playing with her little grand-daughter Ethel, daughter of Mrs. Lurana Martin, and her sudden death came unexpectedly and without warning. Mrs. Martin had been slightly afflicted with paralysis for several years.

Mrs. Martin was formerly Miss Luanna Gibson, and was one of the first pioneers of Moab and Grand county. After her marriage with ex-Commissioner Martin, she has resided at Richardson. She is survived by her husband and three children, Ed Taylor, Mrs. Laura Maxwell and Miss Minnie Martin.

Funeral services will be held at the family home at Richardson. Mr. Martin is an Odd Fellow of the Moab lodge.

Mrs. Martin was one of those pioneer women whom all honor and respect. She was one of those who have endured the hardships of pioneer life, in order that the way may be smoothed for those who live after. To the bereaved husband and family is extended the sympathy of their host of friends.

Utah Death Certificate images online from 1905-1955

aurora2009 — 3 Jan 2007 8:50:46 GMT

You should check out the following website to be able to view death certificates, and some birth certificates on the archives website for Utah.

Go to http://www.historyresearch.utah.gov/
Then click on the menu option called "Subject Guides"
Select "Death Records"
Then click on the link for Death Records from 1905-1955
Then click on the index link.
Run a search on that page with last name first, first name.
A good majority of these records have a link back to the image of the death certificate.

wanted: Alice Davis née Oemust? (d. 1987 Moab), daug. Grace M. Davis (1932-1981 Colorado)

2006Ancestors — 5 Sep 2006 2:54:44 GMT

Having a difficult time finding proof of Grace M. Davis's parents, Levi & Alice (Oemust?) Davis. Alice Davis might have died in Moab, Grand, Utah Sep 1987. Grace was born 25 Aug 1932, where unknown, died 4 Aug 1981 Pueblo, Peublo, CO.

Thanks for any help.

Maurice Eli & Josephine Edna Murphy Edwardson family photo

margastra — 3 Jun 2006 8:48:55 GMT

Josephine was born in MOAB 23 Dec 1920, parents Wm. John Murphy + Edna May Webb, and married Maurice Edwardson in Grand Junction, Mesa, Colorado in 1938. Their oldest son Maurice (+ possibly more children) was born in Moab in 1939. The family moved to Portland, Oregon before 1950. Maurice Sn's father is my husband's granduncle, Lawrence Edwardson, who emigrated from Norway in 1910. Information in the IGI would indicate that Maurice + Josephine may have belonged to the LDS church. So do some relatives in Norway. The boy on the front left is probably Maurice Sn. Greetings from Norway.

Captain Uriah Curtis of Wagon train 1852 from IA: Elmer, Elmore, Depew, Williams, Huffman, Wright, Child, Gheen

Wendykin — 26 Nov 2006 12:55:02 GMT

Anyone know of a book (articles/stories) relevant to this particular wagon train? My ancestors travelled with these folks, and I'm looking for more information about them. I've secured a few stories from the DUP & list of names from the LDS website, but am also looking for other sources. Thank you.

Will I. Morrison

Sunkistpm — 18 Mar 2004 10:14:35 GMT

Will I. Morrison married Mary K. VanHorn in Grand Co in 1899. They moved back to Mesa Co CO for a time because their only child was born there. They were divorced by 1905. Then, Mary K. married again to William I Cooley in Moab, and remained there. Laura Lillian Morrison, her dau, married Theodore Leonard Byer 1918 in Moab.

Mary and Wm Cooley then had a son named James Edward Cooley. I am looking for connections to these two families. Most importantly, the Morrison line. Can anyone shed some light on this information? Thanks!

Polly Taylor Gaines Graham Jackson

Dixiebells — 3 Jun 2006 9:00:18 GMT

Polly Taylor, daughter of Norman Taylor was born 1859 in Utah. She married 3 times, looking for birth & death dates for her husbands.
1. John Gaines married before 1883- had dau, Elberta in 1883
2. John Graham married about 1885, they had a son Frank born Moab in 1893
3. Josiah Jackson married about 1909 mostly likely in Moab.
Polly Jackson died 1922 and is buried in Moab Cemetery.
Any information would be of help.

Elberta Gaines married Robert Clark about 1904 in Moab and had 4 children born there: Jesse, Mona, Ethel and John Henry. Maybe some of their decendants are still there.

How many: "Daughter of Utah Pioneers" vol I, II, III, IV? 1987?

Dixiebells — 3 Jun 2006 8:58:38 GMT

Anyone currently living in Moab, Utah: Has the "Daughter of Utah Pioneers" published any books since 1987? I have Books I, II, II, are there any others?

Dr. John Williams

perryjenks — 4 Dec 2004 9:06:49 GMT

Looking for info about Dr. John W. Williams, b 03 Aug 1853, d 1956. Married to Anna Larsen, they had two sons, John & LaDue, maybe others. They lived in Moab.

1900 Census Cisco, Grand Co., UT [Thompson, Lang, Rogers, Smith, Fausett]

26 Apr 2005 4:55:20 GMT

If anyone has an index to the names of residents of Cisco in 1900 I would be most greatfull....
Have rec'd a news clipping that states my great grandmother Mrs. RB (Affalona FAUSETT) THOMPSON of Green River, went there for a visit per Grand Valley Times, Jan 11, 1901. Does not state who she went to visit and we are trying to determine if any of the family lived there.
Other surnames might be daughters Laura LANG, Minnie ROGERS, Maud SMITH.
Thank you in advance, you help would be greatly appreciated.......

Eliza A. Jackson (m.1880) John Clark; 1906 probate record

donnakw1 — 2 Aug 2001 11:19:09 GMT

I am looking for anyone interested in Eliza A. JACKSON b. 1856 Appanoose Co, Iowa. Married John CLARK in 1880 in Iowa.
In 1906 when her father's (Calvin R. Jackson) will was probated she was living in Moab,Grand Co, UT
I would like to contact desc. to share info.

Doug & Ruth Bridges

Gene Floyd — 26 Apr 2005 5:00:18 GMT

I am looking for Doug Bridges who lived in Moab, Grand County, Utah in 1996. His wife, Ruth, passed away in Moab 22 MAY 1996. Doug and Ruth lived at 390 Marcus Ct. I believe Doug has since remarried and moved away since he is not listed in the current Moab telephone directory. Doug was a communications officer on oil tankers running between Valdez, Alaska and Long Beach California. I ask anyone knowing Doug's present whereabouts to email me. Thanks, Gene Floyd, Midland, Texas.