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Descendants of Elizabeth (Russell) Archibald - Reunion Sept 8, 2012

lanaa2000 — 2012-07-19 16:26:55Z

This year is the 150th anniversary of LDS Pionner Elizabeth Russell Archibald's immigration to Utah.

Many people in Utah and Idaho are descended from Thomas and Elizabeth (Russell) Archibald. Thomas Archibald died in Scotland but Elizabeth Russell Archibald came to Wellsville with several of her children. Some went to Idaho and some went to Canada.

A family reunion for all descendants of Elizabeth Russell Archibald is being planned for Saturday, Sept 8, 2012 at the Wellsville, Utah bowery by cousin Brandon Sundeen. He is planning games for the younger children, sharing of family history info for the adults, followed by a memorial service at the Wellsville Cemetery. Food is POT LUCK. Bring your own lunch and all will share what they bring.

If you have any family heirlooms, photos, letters, etc.. pertaining to Elizabeth Russell Archibald or her immediate family, please bring them for viewing.

For more details contact Brandon Sundeen. Phone: 503-396-2178 OR email: brandonsundeen@gmail.com

Please help us get the word out. Pass this information on to all of your extended family so that they may attend if they are interested.

Re: need help with 1934 obit

kkmarynik — 2010-01-01 18:26:57Z

Yes, I have found the UT death certs online already. What a great resource that is! Wish all states did that.

Best wishes for the New Year and thanks again...

Re: need help with 1934 obit

melbadonna1 — 2010-01-01 16:52:14Z

I have found Levi's death certicate, it is on line at www.archives.state.ut.us/research/indexes/2

lived in Mt Carmel Ut. buried there also. Mother- Betty Smith - Father Joseph Walker was a common Laborer was born July 25 1859 age 74 at death. ( died of Chronic Myossidites ? hard to read.. born in Ceder City Utah. was Married to Sarah Allen Leroy.

Re: need help with 1934 obit

kkmarynik — 2009-12-31 22:32:23Z

Thank you so much for checking on this, Gary. No need to check for relatives; Walker is a VERY common name.

If I can reciprocate with research in the Sacramento, CA, area, please just ask.

--Kathie-

Re: need help with 1934 obit

fluffykaren — 2009-12-31 22:10:20Z

I checked digitized news papers for Kane and adjcent counties for the death of Levi Walker after March 10th 1934 sorry no luck. I will check the phone book to see if I can find a relative. Gary

Re: Orville Sutherland Cox

taylorreed61 — 2009-12-28 14:49:40Z

lost my account info, is there anyone out there who has done family history from the cox line to the Morris/risenmay lines. just wondering. My grandfather is Orin J. Cox who was married to Sybil Morris Cox, and what is showing up at the LDS website is all over the board due to the new program. Also, if anyone has any pictures of the Cox family they have scanned in I would love to have copies, if your willing to share, we have nothing of Orin or his brothers or sisters. I do have one of Orville and Pamela Elvira Mills, my grandmother's pics are gone. My e-mail address is Dal_lover1961@yahoo.com. thanks

need help with 1934 obit

kkmarynik — 2009-08-17 23:01:10Z

Can anyone help with an obituary on Levi Walker of Mt. Carmel, who passed away on March 10, 1934, please?

Thank you!

--Kathie in California

Re: Orville Sutherland Cox

waltercox70 — 2009-03-09 04:43:13Z

Kline and Taylor are both Correct. Kline is refering to a grandson Through Mary or Eliza. Sorry I Can't help more.

Re: Duncan's Retreat

samuelsen55 — 2009-02-26 17:56:54Z

It is 1882, not 1883.

I got reply from Utah State History department. They said the border kept changing from 1864 to 1882 when the legislative set the fixed border.

They said for all practicial puprose, list the area as in Washington County because the record keeping was in St. George rather than Toquerville during that time period.

Re: Duncan's Retreat

JulieBlissH — 2009-02-26 13:49:03Z

Found the answer to my question. When Kane County was created in 1864 Toquerville was the County Seat. The change lasted until 1883 when Toquerville was moved back into Washington County. Still the date of the change back.

Obit - Carolyn M DeGroff d. 28 May 2008

alanjones10 — 2009-02-12 05:04:55Z

Can someone help me find an obit?
Carolyn Marie DeGroff
died 28 May 2008

Re: Duncan's Retreat

JulieBlissH — 2009-02-05 15:02:27Z

Thanks, I'm curious to get this one settled.

Re: Duncan's Retreat

samuelsen55 — 2009-02-04 20:02:16Z

You have a good question and I believe the census taker goofed on Toquerville because it is too far west and north of Hurricane.

I called Utah State History office (Dept of Archives and History) and posed 2 questions.
1. Was there ever any change in boundary between Washington and Kane counties?
2. If there were changes, what towns were involved?

Re: Duncan's Retreat

JulieBlissH — 2009-02-04 19:03:05Z

I'm still confused. The 1870 and 1880 Censuses lists Duncan's Retreat as being in Kane County. Also Toquerville in 1870 and 1880 was in Kane County - they should have both been in the same county until that county line changed, sometime around 1882, wondered if anyone had the date of that change.

Re: Duncan's Retreat

samuelsen55 — 2009-02-04 06:59:06Z

always in Washington County.

Boundary didn't change.

Duncan's Retreat was abandoned in 1866 after 2nd Virgin River flood. Eventually by 1891 due to constant high water flood from Virgin River, the town was finally completely deserted.

Duncan's Retreat

JulieBlissH — 2009-02-02 17:41:37Z

Was Duncan's Retreat in Washington or Kane County? Was it abandon before the county lines changed? Have a grandmother born there in 1887 and wasn't sure which county it was part of.

Obituary Look-up Request - Roberta S. Turner

Michelle_Walczak — 2008-07-04 22:21:30Z

According to the SSDI, Roberta's last known residence was Kaneb, Kane, Utah. Her death date was 14 Apr 2003.

Any help appreciated.

Michelle

Re: James “Jimmy” David Scales Obituary (1967 - 2005)

deborahdlssnts — 2007-11-28 14:05:36Z

Hello I was on the internet this morning with the guts to try to find my brother and found this Obituary, I beleive this is my step brother who died, My father is Richard Norrup who I have not seen since before his wife died in the 1990's from cancer. I would like to know if who ever requested this obituary might know how I can get a hold of my dad. I really would like to speak to him I did not keep in touch. But I have met him and even spent some time with him he is a great and wonderful man in my eyes.

Deborah Norrup
(562) 686-4722
deborahdlssnts@yahoo.com

Re: BLISS

gradmall1 — 2007-10-14 02:46:09Z

I have indexed all of the marriage records for Kane County up through 2006. These are now contained in the Western States Marriage Index.

Toquerville is not located in Kane County, but rather Washington County. These records have not all been indexec, but I will be indexing them in the next 6 months.

Obituary Request Walter J. Dean

smalos — 2007-10-13 23:51:23Z

I would like to have an obituary/death notice for Walter J. Dean who died in Kanab on 8 August 2001.

Thank you.

Re: James Lamar Martin Obituary (1922 - 2005)

Victoria_Rennels — 2007-08-28 23:17:06Z

I will miss Unc... :(

Re: Dr. Urban NORRIS

davvic — 2007-04-16 19:41:01Z

Thank you! I did not have the article. Dave Norris

Re: Dr. Urban NORRIS

nadtj — 2007-04-16 17:44:43Z

No info on hospital wing, but here is a news item about his retirement.

Obit Look up, Please/Joseph T. Gonzales

janporterahola — 2007-02-24 00:42:47Z

I am looking for an obit for Joseph Thomas Gonzales which I have been told appeared in The Southern Utah News.
Joe b. 1-14-1940 d. 3-16-1999 Phoenix, AZ. Joe was my ex husband and I am researching this side of my children's family history. Joe served as a Sheriff in Kanab. There is a unique connection. My cousin 4x removed was Levi Stewart b. 4-28-1812 in IL d. 6-14-1878 Johnson, Kane County, Utah. Levi was insttructed by President Young to go and colonize Kanab with his cousin Lyman Porter, for whom Porterville, Morgan County, Utah.

Also interested in anyone related to Porter/Stewart line

Thank you
Jan Porter Ahola
jlahola@jamadots

Utah Death Certificate images online from 1905-1955

aurora2009 — 2007-01-03 21:02:05Z

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.

Captain Uriah Curtis of Wagon train 1852 from IA

Wendykin — 2006-11-26 00:55:02Z

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.

BLISS

JulieBlissH — 2006-10-25 23:22:50Z

Elliza BLISS in 1870 was living with her father Norman BLISS in Toquerville - which I believe was in Kane Co. at the time. By 1880 she is gone and in 1883 a will indicates she is married [not married name listed] and living in San Juan Arizona. Would there possibly be marriage records somewhere in Kane County that might not be posted on the Western State Marriage Index?

Re: New -- Kane Co. Utah GenWeb Site

2006-10-22 01:41:33Z

Karen,

I have just finished indexing all of the Kane County Marriages up through 2006 and they are now part of the Western State Marriage Index. You may want to put a link to this index for searching Kane County Marriages. The URL is

http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/westernStates/searc...

I have also indexed 7 other counties and I am currently working on two more.

Re: Ford Family of Kanab

2006-10-06 18:27:11Z

In the Digital newspapers of Utah, one can find all kinds of information, obits, marriages etc.
The website is: <www.lib.utah.edu/digital/unews/>; when you get on the site up in Kane County go to Obits and put in Willard Ford and you will get his obituary. If you can't get into Digital newspapers with this try going into to Google -Utah's Digital newspapers. Good luck.
Mickey

Mrs. Emmeline BILLINGSLEY - obit

VKBush — 2006-08-05 21:03:59Z

Death at Orderville.-- A private dispatch was received today from Orderville, Kane County, stating that Mrs. Emmeline BILLINGSLEY, of that place, died yesterday morning. Deceased came to Utah in 1852, and formerly resided in Provo. She was aged about 76 years.

Deseret News, Vol. XXXI, No. 42, November 8, 1882, p. 8

New -- Kane Co. Utah GenWeb Site

VKBush — 2006-07-27 05:55:23Z

I am now hosting the Kane County, Utah GenWeb site and it has a new look and new content. Check it out at http://www.rootsweb.com/~utkane/

In the coming days and weeks, will be posting new items, so this is just the beginning. Enjoy!

George SPENCER 1829-1872

VKBush — 2006-07-13 07:10:03Z

In Glendon, Long Valley, April 12th of congestion of the lungs and heart disease, George SPENCER, aged 42 years.

Deceased was the son of Moses R. and Anna SPENCER; was born in Hartford Conn., Oct, 1829; baptized by M. H. PECK, Salt Lake City, Oct 9, 1852; confirmed by J. L. HEYWOOD on the same day; ordained a teacher, by J. G. BIGLER, Nephi, March 5, 1853; ordained a Seventy by Joseph YOUNG at Kimball creek, May 18th, 1854; started on a mission to the States May 12th, 1871; returned Nov. 26th, 1871; took charge of the co-operative herd and cheese factory at Upper Kanab, April 1872; here his labors were arduous, and amid the storms he contracted a cold which terminated in his death. He was a man full of integrity and love for the principles of the gospel, and from the time that he joined the church to the day of his death he never faltered now swerved from the truth. He was universally beloved and esteemed; he left a large family.

Deseret News, Vol. XXI, No. 16, May 22, 1872, p. 228

[Note: poster not related nor researching these surnames]

James P. BROWN 1803-1871

VKBush — 2006-07-13 06:57:43Z

At Rockville, Kane County, Nov. 6, 1871, of chills and fever, James P. BROWN, aged 68 years. Deceased was born in Shelby County, Kentucky; received the gospel in 1844; moved to Nauvoo in 1845; joined the Saints in their journey Westward in 1846; enlisted in the Mormon Battalion; wintered at Fort Pueblo; arrived at Salt Lake City July 29, 1847; was called to settle in Sanpete Valley in 1849; was appointed a mission to Southern Utah in 1861; took a short mission to the Eastern States, visiting and preaching to his relatives, in 1869, and the last summer of his life was spent in assisting to form the settlement at Kanab. He died as he lived, in unshaken confidence of the truth of the latter-day work.

Source: Deseret News, Vol. XX, No. 12, November, 22, 1871, p. 492, "Died"

[Note: not related or researching these surnames]

Re: Lee Frank "Bill" Mace (1926-2005) Obit

2006-06-26 11:20:34Z

who were his parents? was blanch a hicks? where was she from and who were her parents? very important!!!!! thank you in advance...

Re: Lee Frank "Bill" Mace (1926-2005) Obit

2006-06-26 11:19:04Z

who were his parents? was blanch a hicks?

Michael Alvey Obituary (1959 - 2005)

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

Michael Ken Alvey, age 46, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2005
at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was
born on March 23, 1959 in Boonville, Missouri to Karen
Louise Jepsen and LaDell Ken Alvey, the oldest of three children. Michael was independent and always the free spirit, but managed to be sensitive to others needs. He enjoyed camping, guns, hunting, four-wheeling and cattle ranching.
Survivors include parents LaDell and Karen Alvey of Kanab, Utah; siblings Julie & Dr. Gary Sullivan of Statesboro,
Georgia and Brent & Linda Alvey of Kanab, Utah; nieces
and nephews Heather, Jennifer, Garryowen, Erin, Conner,
Chris, Andrea and Whitney. Funeral services were held on
Saturday, June 25, 2005 at the Kanab Utah Stake Center.
Burial was in the Kanab Cemetery under the direction of
Mosdell Mortuary. In lieu of flowers donations
may be made to the Kane Schools Foundation for Students, 746 South 175 East, Kanab, Utah 84741, email foundation@w.kane.k12.ut.us

Taken from the Southern Utah News, Kane County Utah

Dee E. Porter Obituary (1927 - 2005)

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

Dee E. Porter, age 78, passed away June 20, 2005 in St.
George, Utah. Dee was born February 8, 1927 in LaVerkin,
Utah to Nathan Alma Porter and Vida Martina Elder. He
married his sweetheart Lorna Anderson on July 12, 1947 in
Fredonia, Arizona. Later solemnized in the St. George Temple.
He is survived by his wife Lorna A. Porter, daughters;
Linda (Hal) Lamb of Somerset, California, Pamela (Mack N.)
Roundy of Glendale, Utah, and Vickie (Larry) Stanger of Santa
Clara, Utah, son: Bobby (Jill) Porter of Redmond, Utah, 16
grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and one sister Marie
Larsen of Kingston, Utah. Dee was preceded in death by his
mother and father, and four brothers; Grandon, Lerin, Ray,
and Lyle. Dee served his country in the Armed Forces during World War
II. He served in his community in many positions including
Mayor of Glendale and was an active leader in his church.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, June 25, 2005, in the
Glendale Ward Chapel, Glendale, Utah. Burial was in the
Glendale City Cemetery.

Taken from the Southern Utah News, Kane County Utah

James “Jimmy” David Scales Obituary (1967 - 2005)

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

James “Jimmy” David Scales, 38, of Blackfoot, Idaho, died on
Monday, June 13, 2005 at Bingham Memorial Hospital.
He was born on February 14, 1967 in Las Vegas, NV, the son
Of Warren G. and Nola King Scales. Jimmy received his education in Elko, NV. He joined the Marines at Camp Pendleton, Florida after graduating from high school. He returned to Elko and helped his step-father, Richard Norrup, run a KOA campground. He also helped construct homes in Las Vegas, NV, worked at a Wal-Mart distribution center in St. George, UT, and worked for the BLM in Kanab, UT. On May 18, 1996, he married Tiffany Swapp in Kanab, UT. In 2003, they moved to Blackfoot, Idaho. He was a member
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jimmy enjoyed hunting, taxidermy, fishing, arrowhead hunting and archery. He is survived by his wife, Tiffany of Blackfoot; son Tyler and daughter Shelby, both of Blackfoot; sister Leslie Scales; and step-father Richard Norrup of Kanab. He was preceded in death by his parents. A funeral service was held on Thursday, June 23, 2005 at Hawker Funeral Home.

Taken from the Southern Utah News - Kane County Utah

James Lamar Martin Obituary (1922 - 2005)

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

James Lamar Martin, age 82, died on Sunday, June 19, 2005
in St. George, Utah. Born August 31, 1922 in Central, Arizona, to Sarah Curtis and Josiah Martin. He married Alpha Mae Brandon February 14, 1942 in Phoenix, Arizona. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa Temple, March 22,
1951. She died April 23, 1997. He was a great artist working
in oil painting and wood. A master woodworker and carpenter,
Lamar created beautiful inlay, desks, cradles, cedar chests and homes. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served honorably in the US Navy during World War II. Survivors include his daughter
Pamela Sue Nahinu of Sacramento, California, eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, sisters-in-law Donna
(Art) Rennels of Kanab, Utah, Alta Brandon, and Pat Brandon,
and many nieces and nephews whom he loved. He was preceded in death by his wife Alpha Mae Martin, children
Janice and Larry, and siblings; Abner, Duvall, Joy,
Lawrence, Violet, Frances, Josiah, Clyde, May, and Opal.

Taken from the Southern Utah News - Kane County Utah

Wallace Elwyn Roberts Obituary (1924 - 2005)

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

Wallace Elwyn Roberts, 81, died June 21, 2005 at his home
in Mesquite, Nevada. He was born January 27, 1924 in Houston Texas, to Samuel and Neva Roberts. Wally married Vernice Beam on November 3, 1946 in Peru, Indiana
Wally met his wife in Hawaii while serving in the United
States Navy for three years as an aviation machinist mate.
Wally and his brother Glenn established the “Heritage Center”
in Kanab, Utah. They were also responsible for the building up
of the Clark Bench area. Wally loved Lake Powell, so much that he build a 26' cabin cruiser from scratch which he
named “She’s Mine”. He christened her in 1972 and she is still
running strong, this is one of his many accomplishments in life. Wally is survived by his wife, Billie Roberts of Mesquite, Nevada; a daughter, JoAnn; a son, Gary; three grandchildren, Tina, Sean, and Kim; and his very special great grandchild, Ombra. He was proceeded in death by his brother, Glenn. Arrangements are under the direction of Virgin Valley Mortuary, Mesquite, Nevada.,

Taken from the Southern Utah News - Kane County Utah

Ralph Laddie Blackburn Obituary (???? - 2005)

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

Ralph Laddie Blackburn, loving husband, father, grandfather
and great-grandfather died on June 23, 2005, at his home in
Huntington Beach, California. He is survived by his wife
Erlene Sorensen of 62 years, and four children: Bonnie (Bruce) Harris, Glendale, Utah, JoAnn (Brad) Grant, Torrance, California, Mary (Bob) Alcorn, Indianapolis, Indiana, and son Ron (Michele) Blackburn, Placerville, California;
21 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, June 30, 2005 at
noon in the Orderville Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell
Mortuary.

Taken from the Southern Utah News - Kane County Utah

Archer Eugene Spencer “Mama Bear” (1918 - 2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

Archer Eugene Spencer “Mama Bear” Swapp, age 87, died on Friday, June 24, 2005 in St. George, Utah. He was born on April 8, 1918 in Kanab, Utah to Leona Spencer and James Eugene Swapp. He married Genevieve Cram on December
28, 1948 in Fredonia, Arizona, later solemnized in the St.
George Temple. He was a World War II Veteran serving time in England as an airplane mechanic, and was scheduled to be
transferred to Japan when they heard the war had ended.
Archer had a good long life growing up and living in Kanab.
He loved the red hills and spent many hours on foot and horseback memorizing the country in every direction. He had the pleasure of owning his own ranch, and loved spending time with the horses and cattle. He also worked for and retired from Kaibab Lumber Company as an equipment operator. Archer loved his wife, children, and grandchildren, and enjoyed spending time with them hunting, fishing and gathering wood. He raised a good garden each year, as well as fruit and flowers. He was a wonderful grandfather to his own grandchildren, as well as countless others. Archer had five children, Bobby & Charlene Swapp of Kanab,
Genevieve Swapp McDonald of Kanab, Cynthia & Brent Burdick of Payson, Utah, Sherron & Douglas Jensen of Wauchula, Florida, and Brenda Lee (deceased) & Jerry
Hutchings of Kanab; 17 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren with two more on the way. He is also survived by siblings Theda Flynn of Washington, Glen & Edith Swapp of The Gap, Arizona, and Emma Jean & Leon Mulliner of Kanab/Hatch, Utah. He was preceded in death by daughter Brenda Lee Hutchings, granddaughter Tracy Burdick, grandson Josh Hutchings, and siblings Norman, Ray, ReeAnn, Grant and Aurelia. Funeral services were held on
Tuesday, June 28, 2005 in the Kanab Utah Stake Center. Burial with military honors was in the Kanab Cemetery under the direction of Mosdell Mortuary.

Taken from the Southern Utah News - Kane County Utah

Jimmy Don Gauthier (1950-2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 2006-04-13 22:18:06Z

Jimmy Don Gauthier, age 55, died on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born on March 27, 1950 in Bunkie, Louisiana to Dora Belle Durant and Amie Gauthier. He married Katherine Frazier in Dumas, Arkansas.
Jimmy worked in construction building safety netting and rigging on offshore drill rigs for several years before an injury
forced him to retire. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam
War.
Jimmy moved to Fredonia with his wife and son, and later
took in his mother to care for her until her death several months ago. He was a loving, caring person who tried his best to provide for his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Survivors include wife Kathy Gauthier and son Stephen Gauthier, both of Fredonia. He was preceded in death by both his parents. He is also survived by some estranged sisters who live in Texas and the south.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 12, 2005 at
5:30 p.m. (Utah Time) at Mosdell Mortuary in Kanab, Utah. Services were arranged by Mosdell Mortuary.
Taken from the Southern Utah News - Kane Co., Utah August 10, 2005

Nancy Merlene Shumway Hancey (1936-2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 2005-10-03 00:49:12Z

Nancy Merlene Shumway Hancey- Our wife, mother, grandmother,sister and friend, returned home to our Heavenly
Father on September 18, 2005. She was given to this earth by her beloved Father in Heaven to Merlin and Ruth Shumway and she grew up in Kanab, Utah.

Mom had a beautiful wayabout her and everywhere she
went she made friends instantly.Her time on this earth was always spent in the service of others.She will be greatly missed and survived by her eternal companion
Max G. Hancey of Bountiful, her three children Michael K.
(Cathy) Hancey of Port Washington, Wisconsin, Jill (Jay)
Elliott of Springville, Carolyn (Robert) Wiechert of Granger,
her beautiful grandchildren Tara, Dylan, Angie, Rachel,
Elizabeth, Cody, Erin, Rebecca and Jenna. She is also survived by her sister Dee Lunden of Phoenix, Arizona, and by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

She was preceded in death, and welcomed into the next
world by her parents, brother and sister-in-law Roden G. and
Naomi Shumway, brother-in-law Ted (E.T.) Lunden, grandson
Benjamin Max Hancey and nephew Phillip M. Christensen.

Mom we love and miss you!

Funeral services were held on Saturday September 24, 2005 at the Bountiful 16th Ward Chapel with interment in the Kanab
City Cemetery.Funeral directors Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary

Published in the Southern Utah News, Sept 28, 2005

Re: James Brinkerhoff History

2005-09-27 14:39:55Z

Hi Jack,
It seems you are right about the first baby boy. Checking the dates, Lorenzo Dow Young (son of Lorenzo and Harriet Young) was born September 20, 1847, thirteen days before Levi Brinkerhoff (son of James and Sally Ann) who was born November 3, 1847. It seems Ms. Fish was just a hair off.

James Brinkerhoff History

2005-09-26 22:33:51Z

John-

Thank you for the history of James Brinkerhoff. One note:
Patty Sessions, who was in the same wagon train with James,
writes in her journal that the first baby boy born in the Salt Lake
Valley was that of Lorenzo and Harriet Young's. Since Patty was also Sally Ann's midwife I am assuming her record is correct and that Levi Brinkerhoff was not the first boy born there.

Re: Brinkerhoff, James - Seeking burial location

jeswapp — 2005-09-26 20:45:50Z

Emelia Maxine Mortensen Folster Wilson (1915-2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 2005-09-25 18:02:17Z

Emelia Maxine Mortensen Folster Wilson passed away on
September 15, 2005 in Green Valley, AZ. Maxine was born in Ephraim, UT on October 14, 1915 to Allen C. and Lula Zeretta Folster. She graduated from high school in Moab, UT and later graduated from Brigham Young University with a bachelors degree in home economics where she earned the 1937 Noble Medal for BYU Home Economics Award. As such, she was a talented homemaker and a teacher of home economics in the Arizona public school system.
Maxine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints and served as the Relief Society president of her
ward in Nogales, AZ where she lived from 1960-1977.
She was a full-time resident of the Kanab area between 1977
and 2002 and volunteered as the Boy Scout Troop 362 Advancement Chairwoman in Kanab’s Second Ward from 1987-1988.
Maxine enjoyed traveling all over the world. Maxine is survived by her children, Allen Ray Wilson, Marolynn Watson, and Douglas Folster Wilson, as well as by
nine grandchildren and 22 greatgrandchildren.
Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Allen and Zeretta Folster of Salina, UT, her beloved husband, Ray, of Kanab, UT, her sisters Helen Leaming of Salina, UT and Fern Wright of Hurricane, UT.
In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made
to the Kanab City Library via the Friends of the Kanab City
Library organization.

Published in the Southern Utah News - Sept 21, 2005

Lee Frank “Bill” Mace (1926-2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 2005-09-25 17:57:13Z

Nancy Merlene Shumway Hancey (1936-2005) Obit

KathleenBurnett — 2005-09-21 11:30:30Z

Nancy Merlene Shumway Hancey Our wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, returned home to our Heavenly Father on September 18, 2005. She was given to this earth by her beloved Father in Heaven to Merlin and Ruth Shumway and she grew up in Kanab, Utah. Mom had a beautiful way about her and everywhere she went she made friends instantly. Her time on this earth was always spent in the service of others. She will be greatly missed and survived by her eternal companion Max G. Hancey of Bountiful, her three children Michael K. (Cathy) Hancey of Port Washington, Wisconsin; Jill (Jay) Elliott of Springville; Carolyn (Robert) Wiechert of Granger; her beautiful grandchildren Tara, Dylan, Angie, Rachel, Elizabeth, Cody, Erin, Rebecca and Jenna. She is also survived by her sister Dee Lunden of Phoenix, Arizona, and by many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death, and welcomed into the next world by her parents, brother and sister-in-law Roden G. and Naomi Shumway, brother-in-law Ted (E.T.) Lunden, grandson Benjamin Max Hancey and nephew Phillip M. Christensen. Mom we love and miss you! Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2005 at the Bountiful 16th Ward Chapel, 720 E. 550 N., where friends may call 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Kanab City Cemetery, Kanab, Utah. Funeral directors Lindquist's Bountiful Mortuary.
Published in the Deseret News on 9/21/2005.