Tooele - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Mercer, Huff, Richardson

StaceyNoyes01 — 2013-05-03 01:30:36Z

I also am a decendant of Mary Jane Richardson Mercer Huff. I was born and raised in the Tooele Utah area and my immediate family still lives there.

Nathan D. Porter of Tooele, UT 1943

drbrownlee — 2013-04-17 04:53:21Z

Nathan is pictured in the Torque, yearbook of the 43-J training class of flight cadets at Pecos Army Air Field. He is a flight cadet in Squadron 12. I'm not kin but thought this might help someone researching the family.

Re: website: Francis X. Lougy; Peter & Mary Ann Brooks Lougy

sylvia52172 — 2013-01-16 07:45:17Z

there is a picture of Mary in the 1880's I believe in New York. I am the Genealogical Historian for San Bernardino Historical and Pioneer Society and we have record of Phineas there.

Re: Looking for information on Francis X. Lougy (1835-1913) & Phineas Wright (b. 1816)

sylvia52172 — 2012-09-01 05:16:01Z

I just sent you an email, but I am the genealogical historician for San Bernardino Historic and Pioneer society. Phineas was in San Bernardino as a millwright per our records in June 1867. In Jan 1840 in Dupage Illinois he married Alta Rolf/Ralph/Ralf. Her brother went to Utah about the same time Phineas and his second wife, Mary, did. Peter Lougy fathered 6 children with Mary and he died in 1837 in Canada. Hope this helps.

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

lanaa2000 — 2012-07-19 16:30:43Z

This year is the 150th anniversary of LDS Pioneer 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: Obit lookup?

DanOlson83 — 2012-05-06 02:03:55Z

Thanks very much!

Re: Obit lookup?

diskoverit — 2012-05-06 01:46:52Z

Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake City, Utah
Tuesday, November 25, 1975
Page 28

GOLD HILL
Tooele, County
Charles C. Pankratz, 87, of Gold Hill.
died Nov. 23, 1975, died at home of causes incident to age.
Born May 27, 1888, Freeman, S.D., to
Mr. and Mrs. John Pankratz; married Edna Lamb Williams
June 10, 1916, Toole. Railroad contractor, member Methodist Chruch.
Survivors, Wife and Brother, Cris, Feeman of S.D.
Funeral Wednesday, 2pm Tate Mortuary, Toole; where friends can call. Burial Tooele City Cemetery.

Findagrave memorial for Charles with Family link to Edna.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Pa...;

Obit lookup?

DanOlson83 — 2012-05-04 14:37:21Z

Hello - I'm wondering if someone could look up an obituary for a Charles Pankratz - born May, 1888 in South Dakota, died 11/23/1975 in Gold Hill, Tooele County.

August 2, 1945

PilkoJoe — 2012-02-27 01:52:43Z

From the diary of my great great grandmother (Bertha Pidge Pilkington) to her daughter (Shirley Pilkington Weeks) dated August 2, 1945. Hope this might offer a little help.

"Your Dad was born at Ophir, Toole County, Utah, June 15, 1873. Eldest son of Richard Pierson Pilkington—who was born at Bloody Run, Pennsylvania (name changed since to Everett) in Bedford County, July 22, 1840 and Sarah Ann White, who was born in Orange County, Ohio, March 1, 1851, the eldest child of Joseph White, who was born in Washington County, Pennsylvania, about 1806. Killed by Indians in 1863."

PilkoJoe@gmail.com

Re: wanted history: Rush Valley (St. John + Clover) and my surnames

heartandsole94 — 2012-02-22 03:10:08Z

ok ive lived in the st john (off and on) for over 20 yearn. i feel the need to help you.

st john was settled in 1856 and it was all combined on feb 22 of 1972.

i hope this helps

Re: Death of Leonard I. Smith

Loni_Schneider — 2012-02-09 17:10:44Z

Hi, everyone.

I am looking for a Leonard I. Smith who served an LDS mission in South Africa in the 1800's. He was from Utah. I know that's not much to go on, but that's all I've got.

This Leonard I. Smith converted my GGGGrandfather, Henry Talbot, to Mormonism. Henry and his family moved to America and crossed the plains to Utah with the Saints. Generations later, my Talbot ancestors married into a Utah Smith family and I'm trying to see if there is a family connection from my Smith family to this Leonard I. Smith. How ironic would that be?!

Loni Smith Schneider

John Reynold Baker (m. 1919) Margaret Belle Binnington > Wilfred Reginald Baker (b. 1919 ID)

RBestrom7380 — 2011-11-25 15:37:36Z

Your posting was VERY old, you probably have the answer by now, if not, I'll provide:

John Reynold Baker (21) married Margaret Belle Binnington (17) on 19 March 1919 in Salt Lake City, UT.
--The 1910 Census for Salt Lake City, UT has Margaret, age 9, living with parents Harry, 31; and Nettie, 30; with sister, Georgia, age 3.

The 1920 Census for Franklin, Franklin County, Idaho
Raynold (sic) J. Baker, age 21(1898/1899), born in ID to father born in Utah, mother in Wales, farmer/general farm.
Margaret B, 18(1901/1902), born in Utah to father born in Missouri, mother in Utah
Bennie Raynold, son, age 1/12. (Census enumerated 20/21 January, so Bennie born about Dec 1919.

The 1930 Census for Tooele, Tooele County, UT
John R. Baker, age 32, born in Idaho to both parents born in UT, Manager/Dairy Co. Age at first marriage 21 (about 1918/1919)
Lillian, 26, born in UT to both parents born in UT, age at first marriage 19 (about 1922/1923).
Wilford, age 10 (1919/1920) born in UT (THIS is "Bennie").
Darlene, 3 (1926/1927), UT.
--This Lillian was Lillian Mae Kelly (1906-1988). Darlene May Baker, born 11 Feb 1927, died 18 June 1995 in Salt Lake Co, UT. She married Bartholomew Michael Stalliviere on 29 Mar 17 in SL Co.
--John remarried to Rena Nelson (1914-9 May 1989) on 16 Feb 1953 in Provo, UT.

Margaret remarried on 30 June 1927 to Andrew Peterson in Salt Lake City, UT

"Bennie" was a nickname for Wilfred Reginald Baker, born 29 Dec 1919 in Franklin Co, ID. He died 8 June 2008 in Placer Co, CA., buried in the New Auburn Cemetery, Placer Co.

NOT related
Ron Bestrom
Tacoma, WA

Re: Bennie Reynold Baker

judyartley53 — 2011-11-21 05:49:34Z

Hi DeAnn,
Bennie might still be alive.

I didn't find anything in the 1930 Census for his father Raynold, mother Margaret or Bennie.

However, I did find a John Rainold Baker
Born: 7 April 1898, Franklin Co., ID
Died: 4 Jan 1978, Tooele Co., UT
Buried: 7 Jan 1978, Tooele City Cemetery
Relatives: Father=B. C. Baker; Mother=Lucy Evans Baker and Spouse=Rena Privett Nelson
Source: Sexton Records/Grant, Utah Cemetery Inventory.

There is a Tooele Co. obituary volunteer at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obitl/volu....
Scroll down to Tooele Co.

Hope John's obituary will mention where his son was living in 1978. Successful Searching!

Re: William WHITE and Family

judyartley53 — 2011-11-21 03:25:04Z

Hi Susan,
You are very lucky that your family didn't move around too much so they were fairly easy to find in Census records and someone had posted their family tree.

William White b. 9 Oct 1808, Bristol, Bucks, Pennsylvania. Source: Anderson Family Tree, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12688431/person/998475432.

William married Mary Mccabe on Oct. 25, 1844 in Warren, Ohio.
Source: same as above.

Mary Mccabe was born 7 Jan 1819, Franklin, Warren, Ohio. Source: same as above.

In 1850 they were living in Huntersville, Hardin, OH.
William White, b. PA, 40, miller
Mary, wife, b. OH, 30.
Susan White, b. OH, 15.
William White, b. OH, 13.
Deborah White, b. OH, 12
I think these three children are William's siblings or children from another marriage.
Sarah, b. OH, 6/12ths.
Henry Martin, laborer.
Ambros White, b. OH, 4.
Amanda White, b. OH, 2.

Ambrose White b. 8 Oct 1846 in Oregon, Seneca, Ohio. Source: Anderson Family Tree.

Ambrose did not appear on the 1860 Census nor any others. He could have died in Ohio or in Utah or along the trail.

Amanda White b. 6 Feb. 1849 in Oregon, Seneca, OH. Source: Anderson Family Tree.

He didn't appear on the 1860 Census nor any other Census. He could have died in Ohio or Utah or along the trail.

In 1860 the family was living in Tooele, Tooele, Utah Territory.
William White, b. PA, 52, farmer.
Mary, wife, b. OH, 39.
Sarah, b. OH, 10.
Alma M., b. OH, 8.

William White died 22 Feb 1863 in Brigham City, Box Elder, UT. Source: Anderson Family Tree.

You should have original sources for all facts. I lot of mistakes are made by copying other's work. Utah didn't require death certificates until 1904. You can search for William's death cert (if there was one) at www.archives.utah.gov/research/indexes/20842.htm .

In 1870 Mary, Pheabe and Joseph were living in Moroni, Sanpete, Utah Territory.
Mary White, b. OH, 50, keeping house.
Pheabe, b. UT, 14.
Joseph, b. UT, 11.

In 1880, Mary and Joseph were living in Moroni.

Mary White died 9 April 1889 in Moroni. Source: Anderson Family Tree. You should look for her death certificate in the Utah Archives.

Now info on the children:
Sarah Ann White b. 1 March 1851 in Orange, Cuyhoga, Ohio. Source: Schaefer-Armstrong Tree, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/24337463/person/1920220907.

I don't know how to look up birth dates in Ohio. Do a Google search for Ohio Birth Records.

Sarah married Richard Pierson Pilkington on 25 Oct. 1872, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT. Source: Schaefer-Armstrong Tree.

I'd contact the Salt Lake City County Clerk Recorder to see if they have the record. The marriage records for this county in archives start in 1887.

Richard Pierson Pilkington b. 22 July 1840, Bedford, Bedford, Pennsylvania. Source: Schaefer-Armstrong Tree.
I don't know about birth records in Pennsylvania. I'd do a Google search on Pennsylvania Birth Records.

In 1880 Richard and Sarah were living in Kelly, Warren, Illinois with the Steward family.
Richard Pilkington, brotherlaw [to David B. Steward], b. PA, 39, miner.
Sarah A., sisterlaw, b. OH, 29.
Harry, nephew, b. UT, 6.
William, nephew, b. NV, 2.

In 1885 the Pilkington family was living in District 46, Hyde, Dakota Territory.
Pilkington, Richard P. b. PA, 44, blacksmith.
Sarah A., b. OH, 34.
Harry, b. UT, 11, farmer.
William, b. NV, 7, farmer.

In 1900 the family was living in Highmore, Hyde, South Dakota.
Richard P. Pilkington, b. PA July 1840, Married 28 yrs, blacksmith.
Sarah A., b. OH, March 1851, gave birth to three children but only two alive in 1900.
William R., b. Nevada, 22, single, salesman.
John E. Waring, boarder.

In 1910 Richard And Sarah were living in Highmore, Hyde, SD.
Only new fact is that Richard does not have an occupation.

A Richard P. Pilkington
Died: 23 May 1914, Hyde Co. per death cert #39462
Source: South Dakota Death Index 1905-1955.

In 1930 Sadie and William are living in Highmore, Hyde, SD.
Sadie Pilkington, head, b. OH, 79, widow, no occupation.
William R., b. NV, 52, single, bobhauser? garage.

A Sarah A. Pilkington
Died: 17 Nov 1945 in Hyde Co.
Source: South Dakota Death Index 1905-55.

A William R. Pilkington
Died: Nov. 2, 1944 in Hyde Co.
Source: same as above.

An Alma Moroni White (son) was born 13 June 1847 in Scott, Van Wert, Ohio.

Alma married Rose Rhoda Wickham in 1868 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT.
Source: Anderson Famiy Tree.

In 1870 their family was living in Moroni, Sanpete, Utah Terr.
Alma White, b. OH, 19, farmer.
Rose, wife, b. England, 23.
Rose, dau, b. UT, 4.
Sarah A., dau, b. UT, 5/12ths.

In 1880 the family was living in Moroni.
Alva White, b. OH, 27, laborer.
Rose, b. England, 30.
Rosella, b. UT, 14.
Sarah Alice, b. UT, 11.
Abbenza, dau, b. UT, 8.
Ka [page ripped], dau, b. UT, 6.
Alpha, son, b. UT, 4.
William, b. UT, 2.

The Utah Archives doesn't have these early birth certificates for this county. I'd contact the Sanpete County Clerk Recorder.

In 1900 they were living in Mount Pleasant, Sanpete, UT.
Alma M. White, b. OH June 1848, marr 32 yrs, sawyer.
Rose, b. England, May 1847, had given birth to 13 children but only nine alive in 1900.
Alma M., son, b. UT Aug 1875, day laborer.
Joseph, b. UT Nov 1880, day laborer.
Leona, b. UT, Oct 1883
Royal, son, b. UT Sept. 1888.
Daisy, b. UT June 1891.
Rose Andersen, dau, b. UT April 1868, divorced, had given birth to three children but one alive in 1900.
Myrtle Andersen, granddau, b. UT May 1887.

In 1920 the family was still in Mount Pleasant.
Alma White, b. OH, 72, laborer tanner, divorced.

Mrs. Rose White, head household, b. England, immigrated 1870 and naturalized in 1880.
Alma Jr., b. UT, 45, single, laborer farm.
Joseph, b. UT, 39, single.
Daisy, 28, b. UT, single.

Roy White, b. UT, farm laborer.
Gabrella, wife, b. Italy
Fontella, son, b. UT, 11.
Berkley, son, b. UT, 9.
Mersilla, dau, b. UT, 7.
Owen, b. UT, 5.
Lola, b. UT, 1.

In 1930 Alma White was living in Mount Pleasant, b. OH, 82, divorced.

An Alma M. White
Born: abt. 1848
Died: 8 Jan 1932, Sanpete Co. per state file #: 1932000088.
Source: Utah Death Registers 1847-1966.

An Alma M. White
Born: 13 June 1847, Scott, Ohio
Died: 8 Jan 1932, Mount Pleasant, UT
Buried: Mount Pleasant City Cemetery
Source: Sexton Records/Grant & Utah Cemetery Inventory.

You can request a copy of Alma's obituary from a volunteer at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~obitl/volu... .
Scroll down to Statewide and choose one.

A Phoebe White was born November 3, 1855 in Provo, Utah and she married Christian Nelson. Source: Miller Family Tree, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/901311/person/-1719343651.

In 1880 their family was living in Nez Perce, Idaho.
Christian Nelson, farmer, b. Denmark, 31.
Phoebe, wife, b. Utah Terr, 25.
Mary, b. Utah Terr, 7.
Tilda, b. Utah Terr, 5.
Rinaldo, son, b. OR, 3.
Jane, b. ID, 5/12ths.

In 1900 the family was living in Cottonwood, Whitman, Washington.
Christian Nelson, b. Denmark June 1848, immigrated 1865, naturalized before 1900, farmer.
Phoebe, b. UT Nov 1855, she gave birth to 11 children and all alive in 1900.
Renaldo, son, b. OR Nov 1877, farm laborer.
Katie, b. ID, Nov 1879, single.
Effie, b. ID Dec 1881, single.
Alice, b. ID Sept. 1883.
Mabel, b. ID, Sept. 1885.
Fannie, b. ID, May 1888.
Chrissie, b. ID April 1890.
Edith, b. WA, Sept. 1894.
Fred, b. WA Oct 1897.

The Washington State Digital Archives has great birth, marriage and death records.

In 1910 the family was living in St. John, Whitman, WA.
Christian Nelson, b. Denmark, 64, imm 1854, naturalized, marr 39 yrs, retired farmer.
Phoebe, b. UT, 55, gave birth to 11 children but only 10 are alive in 1910.
REnaldo, b. WA, 31, single, no occupation.
Christin, son, b. WA, 18, single.
Edith, b. WA, 16.
Freddie, b. WA, 12.
Dora Jacobi, granddau, b. WA, 15.

In 1920 the family was living in Saint John. Christian died after the 1910 Census and before the 1920 Census. I didn't find him in the Washington State Digital Archives. I'd do a Google search on the Whitman Washington Clerk Recorder and ask if they have his death record.

In 1920 Phoebe and children were living in Saint John.
Phoebe Nelson, b. UT, 64, widow, no occupation.
Renaldo, b. WA, 42, single, farmer wheat.
Chrissie L., b. ID, 28, single, farmer wheat.
Freddie, b. WA, 22, single, laborer farm.
William W. Case, sonlaw, b. WA, 32, laborer lumber yard.
Mable M. Case, dau, b. ID, 32.
Orlan W. Case, grandson, b. WA, 8.

In 1930 Phoebe and Fred were living in Saint John.
Phoebe Nelson, b. UT, 75, widow.
Fred, b. WA, 32, single, farmer.
Gust Guslgvadin, hired man.

Their neighbors were Samuel, Mary and children Nelson.

A Phoebe Nelson
Age: 81
Died: Colfax, Whitman, Washington, 11 Nov 1936
Father: William White
Spouse: Christian Nelson
Source: Washington State Digital Archives

Contact the Whitman County Genealogical Society, www.rootsweb.com/~wawcgs for a copy of her obituary. They do charge a fee.

A Joseph White b. 9 April 1859 in Camp Floyd, Utah, Utah. Source: Anderson Family Tree, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/12688431/person/1782474326.

Joseph married a Mary Ann Ames on 17 Dec 1880 in Moroni, Sanpete, Utah. Source: Robinson Family Tree, http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/14369833/person/101011358.

I'd contact the Sanpete County Clerk Recorder and ask about their marriage license. The Utah Archives records start in 1890.

In 1910 Joseph and family were living in Battle Ground, Custer, Idaho.
Joseph White, b. UT, 51, farmer, marr 30 yrs.
Mary A., wife, b. UT, 48, had given birth to nine children but only eight alive in 1910.
J. Orlando, son, b. UT, 27, farmer, single.
Okey Burdette, son, b. UT, 12.
William Lisle, b. UT, 9.
Samuel Earl, b. UT, 5.

In 1920 the family was living in Battle Ground.
Joseph White, b. UT, 60, stokman @ ranch.
Mary, b. UT, 58.
Orlando, son, b. UT, 34, single, general farmer.
Oakie B., son, b. UT, 22, single, laborer stock ranch.
Lyle, b. UT, 19, laborer stock ranch.
Earl, b. UT, 15.

A Joseph White
Born: 9 April 1859
Died: 25 Nov 1927, MacKay, Custer, ID per death cert #060298.
Source: Idaho Death Index 1911-51.

You can contact the South Custer County Historical Society, PO Box 355, Mackay, 83251 and ask if they have a volunteer to copy an obituary for you.

Now you can work on the next generation. You'll need access to Census records. Most libraries provide this access to HeritageQuest if you have a library card. You can look up the info while at home.

Some of the larger U. S. Libraries also have other genealogy resources. You'll learn more too if you join a local genealogical society. Successful Searching!
Phoe

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William WHITE and Family

smiller3579 — 2011-07-11 04:42:05Z

Hi,

I am looking for information on the William WHITE FAMILY.

William WHITE was born in 8 Oct 1808 or 1809. Mary was born on 7 Jan 1819. There children are Sarah born 1 Mar 1850, Alma M. 5 Jan 1852, Phebe born 2 Nov 1855 Utah, and Joseph 7 Apr 1859 Utah.

I have located the WHITE family in 1860 Census in Tooele County Utah. The dates of birth are correct with the two youngest children. The names of the other children match too.

I am the great granddaughter to Phebe WHITE. I am looking for more information on this family. Any help would be very much appreciated.

Susan Miller

Bennie Reynold Baker

DHubbell0596 — 2011-01-11 16:49:05Z

I am seeking information on Bennie Reynold Baker born about 1920, Franklin county, Idaho. I have no idea where and when he died. Who did he marry, where is his children? Bennie's parents are John Reynold Baker, Margaret Binnington.
You can email me at deehubbell@yahoo.com
DeAnn

Re: Grantsville Cemetery - ORR, Robert and Elizabeth

westdeserttumbleweed — 2010-08-23 01:09:48Z

I will get those for you on Tuesday, Aug 24 and reply again with attachements.

Re: WHITE Phebe

diskoverit — 2010-06-18 00:09:46Z

I found a marriage bond for Phebe White
Without dates, I can't for certain say this is her.
Details For Marriage ID#24398
Groom Last Name: SWANNER
Groom First Name: Frank H.
Groom Residence: Palisade, Madison, Idaho
Bride Last Name: WHITE
Bride First Name: Phebe A.
Bride Residence: Palisade, Madison, Idaho
Place: Driggs, Madison, Idaho
Date: 14 Apr 1915
County of Record: Madison
State: Idaho
Volume: 1
Page: 34

This link will take you to death/burial information for Frank Swanner in Idaho, including a photo of his headstone.
Detailed Search Results

ID:
230064
Name of Deceased:
SWANNER, FRANK HERAL
Year:
1953
Certificate Number:
2718
County of Death:
JEFFERSON
City:
RIGBY
Date of Death:
7/5/1953
Date of Birth:
05/14/1885
http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Obit/search...

Link to Phebe White Swanner
http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/famhist/Obit/search...

Re: Sarah Steward (m.) Leonard ????

holliday598 — 2010-01-15 06:20:21Z

I would ABSOLUTLEY LOVE ANY INFO OR PICTURES!!!! you have on this family!!! I live in Tooele Utah and my grandmother is Barbara Roberts her mother
Clarissa Dansie her mother
Alice Smith her mother
Sarah Stewart!!!!
I am 6th generation to this family line and any info would be amazing!!! Thanks so much!!!
holliday598@comcast.net

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

BrendaRyder38 — 2009-11-05 18:28:59Z

Thats really interesting Nadtj- thanks so much. Its nice to be able to build up a vision of his life (& death!)in Grantsville. Interesting to know he ended up as a farmer too
Much appreciated
Brenda in England

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

nadtj — 2009-11-05 18:07:51Z

News item about death(type Willis in search box)

http://udn.lib.utah.edu/u?/tooeletran,33626
Tooele Transcript 1915-03-26

News item about illness of wife:

http://udn.lib.utah.edu/u?/tooeletran,86184
Tooele Transcript 1919-12-05

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

nadtj — 2009-11-05 18:01:19Z

Don't know if you already have it, but here is a link to his death certificate:

http://images.archives.utah.gov/data/81448/2229572/2229572_0...

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

BrendaRyder38 — 2009-10-31 20:13:22Z

Thankyou once again. Lots of new info for me. I had no idea he was a Mormon or that he started his journey across America from New York
I have just had a quick look at the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers site that you mentioned & I think they have photos of Anna & John ! I will contact them to see if I can get copies
Regards & many thanks
Brenda

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

nevadaflip — 2009-10-31 19:53:16Z

Hi again Brenda,

Here is information about the sailing ship HUDSON which I have quoted from the book "Ships, Saints, and Mariners - A Maritime Encyclopedia of Mormon Migration, 1830-1890" by Conway B. Sonne, published in 1987.

"Ship: 1618 tons: 208' x 41' x 29'
Built: 1863 by J. S. and D. D. Westervelt at New York City, New York

Captain Isiah Pratt, a mariner who had as early as 1852 skippered the ship MARGARET EVANS in the Black X Line, was in command of the large packet ship HUDSON on both of her voyages with Mormon emigrants. On 3 June 1864 the first passage began at London with 863 Saints from the British Isles, Switzerland, Germany, and Holland. Elder John M. Kay presided over the emigrant company. His counselors were George Halliday, John L. Smith, and Matthew McCune. Other returning missionaries were Elders Louis A. Bertrand, Samuel Neslen, and Thomas O. King. The crossing was unusually slow - forty-six days, but the "kindness of Capt. Pratt did much to alleviate the fatigue of the journey." Measles broke out among the children, and nine died and were buried at sea. Soon after landing, another child died at Castle Garden. One woman from Switzerland also died. There were three births. The vessel arrived at New York on 19 July. Three years later - 1 June 1867 - the HUDSON sailed from London with twenty Saints aboard, arriving on 19 July after a forty-eight-day passage.
This full-rigged packet had three decks, a round stern and tuck, and a billethead. Captain Pratt was listed as owner in 1868. Her registration was surrendered 30 September 1878 because the vessel had been sunk sometime earlier."

Again, I hope this is of interest to you.

Regards,

Jerry Carbiener

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

BrendaRyder38 — 2009-10-31 19:45:55Z

Excellent Jerry! Thank you so much for that. It has given me a real insight into his life in Tooele. I had no idea that he was a candyman!
Regards

Brenda
West Sussex
England

Re: John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

nevadaflip — 2009-10-31 19:22:11Z

Hello Brenda,

This is from "History of Tooele County" by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and published in 1961. In this book, various people (usually descendents) submitted brief biographies of many of the early pioneers to the area. This was submitted by "Adolphine S. Willis."

"John Willis was born at Stebbing, Essex, England January 22, 1828, the son of John Willis and Bridget Ann Chittock. He was baptized into the Church in England and immigrated to America in 1864 on the sailing vessel "The Hudson." He arrived in the Salt Lake Valley November 2, 1864 and later settled in Grantsville. He was a truck gardener, planted the first cherry trees and experimented with new plants. He was a candymaker by trade. Mary Ann Bloomfield, first wife of John Willis, was born August 14, 1814 at West Walton, England. Died May 18, 1894 at Grantsville. She had two sons, George and Joseph.
Anna Lena Jacobson, second wife of John, was born December 14, 1842 in Oster Plana, Sweden. She was a hard worker, both at home and in Church. She came to Utah in 1872, leaving a family of five children, bringing a five-month-old baby. She worked hard and sent for her children, by weaving carpets to get the money. Gave 25 yards of home-made carpet to the Salt Lake Temple. Died December 17, 1919 at Grantsville. She had one child, a son, Harry Gordon Willis. John Willis died March 6, 1915 at age 87 and was buried in Grantsville."

Hope that is of some interest to you.

Regards,

Jerry Carbiener
Minden, Nevada

John Willis Essex UK to Utah in 1867

BrendaRyder38 — 2009-10-31 18:27:21Z

I would love to find some info on John Willis b1828 in Stebbing Essex England who emigrated to Utah in 1867. He married Mary Ann Bloomfield in England & she went with him. He later married Anna Jacobson in Salt Lake City in 1874. He died in Grantsville Tooele Utah in 1915. I believe they sailed on the vessal 'Hudson'
I have quite a lot of info on him in England but would love to know more about the years 1867-1915
Any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks
Brenda

Re: website: Francis X. Lougy; Peter & Mary Ann Brooks Lougy

dennischap_1 — 2009-10-19 00:52:22Z

Wish I could help you out, it would probably take a trip to the Family History Library in SLC to get that answer.

Re: website: Francis X. Lougy; Peter & Mary Ann Brooks Lougy

star001 — 2009-10-18 22:34:50Z

My son wants to know who married them was it Brigham Young or someone else? Thanks
Erin

Re:Add'l Info Ernest A. Hansen in Toole, Utah (born Colorado abt 1921)

MidwestAncesTree — 2009-07-28 00:59:43Z

I have since learned that Ernest Hansen was born 16 Nov 1920 in St. Paul, Howard County, Nebraska. He died 9 Jan 1992 in Tooele, Utah. His tombstone can be found at findagrave.
I still would like to know if he had any family there or if an obituary exists as I cannot find one.
Thank you in advance.

WHITE Phebe

smiller3579 — 2009-07-25 21:16:04Z

In the 1860 Census I have found the the William WHITE family.

My great grandmother is Phebe WHITE she is the daughter to William and Mary WHITE.

Phebe WHITE is my great grandmother. I am wanting more information on my WHITE family.

Any information on this family would be very much appreciated.

Susan Miller

Re: pioneer book: Orr, McQueen, Copland, Severe

dougstorie — 2009-03-27 06:44:46Z

Melba,
If te offer is still good I'd like those scanned images, please.

Doug S.

Re: Death of Leonard I. Smith

nevadaflip — 2009-03-10 04:40:12Z

Hi Again Sue,

I sent you my email address through this site, but haven't heard from you for several weeks, so on the offchance you didn't get that message, here is my email address:

GACarbiener@aol.com

I look forward to hearing from you about the Stewarts and I have more on Benjamin as well. Your Ggrandmother Mary is my Ggrandmother Martha's sister

Thanks and regards,

Jerry

Ernest A. Hansen in Toole, Utah (born Colorado abt 1921)

MidwestAncesTree — 2009-02-28 18:28:52Z

Searching for information on Ernest A. Hansen who moved to Toole from Sedgwick County, Colorado. Parents were Helen and Clarence Rhoade Hansen. At time of his father's death in 1971 he is listed as being in Tooele.
Willing to share info...just so hard to track down -there are so many Hansens! :-)
Thank you

Re: Death of Leonard I. Smith

suemills145 — 2009-02-17 04:17:48Z

Hi Jerry, You are probably right about it being on the Stewart site, I am just not smart enough to know how to do it.
Anyway, my great grandmother is Mary, born in Tooele in 1861, married Daniel Josiah Parry.
Send me you e:amil address and I will send you whatever I have,Altho admittedly not alot.
Nice to meet you also, Sue

Re: Death of Leonard I. Smith

nevadaflip — 2009-02-16 19:07:34Z

Hi Sue,

Nice to learn of a new "cousin"! I suppose we ought to put this in to the Stewart subject as I don't think our line had any relationship to poor Mr. Leonard I Smith.

However, to answer you. I first learned of the cause of Benjamin's death from the "History of Tooele County", by the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, published in 1961 by the Transcript Bulletin Publishing Co., Tooele, UT.

It has brief biographies of many of the early pioneers to Tooele County and Benjamin's is included. In it, is stated: Benjamin Thomson Stewart was born September 26, 1826 or 1827 in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, the son of James Stewart and Margaret Cassels. On January 12, 1850, he married Agnes Gillespie. They were parents of eleven children. Within a year after their marriage they started the long trip to Zion. They crossed the plains in 1853 with Capt. Moses Clawson's Company. They settled at Tooele where they lived the remainder of their lives and reared their family. He had a little farm west of Tooele where he made a meager living, but after Johnston's Army came to Utah in 1857 he turned his farm into a truck garden and supplied the Camp with produce. After the army moved, he sold his vegetables and fruits to the miners at Stockton for many years. When he failed to return from a trip on August 10, 1877, Agnes became worried and sent friends to look for him. He was found dead under his wagon in the bottom of the gully at Soldier's Bridge. It was assumed that his horses had become frightened and run away, overturning the wagon.
- Dora Stewart Allen as told her by James Lawrence Stewart."

I have some other info on Benjamin and will be happy to share. I am descended from their daughter Martha, born in Tooele in 1855, how about you?

Look forward to hearing from you.

Regards,

Jerry

Re: Death of Leonard I. Smith

suemills145 — 2009-02-15 02:17:32Z

Hi Jerry, Benjamin Thompson Stewart is also my gggrandfather. I have never heard that story about his death. Would love to hear from you. Sue

contact me: Re: Grantsville Cemetery - ORR, Robert and Elizabeth

okiwen — 2008-07-30 20:36:48Z

My wife is in SLC right now. Or, I could have my aunt go down the street and take a picture. They still live in Tooele. Get ahold of me. Your talking about my family.

okiwen2@yahoo.com

Thanks

dougstorie — 2008-07-30 20:35:50Z

Thanks. I can generaly receive JPEG files just fine. I look forward to receiving them.

Doug
ds312@hotmail.com

pioneer book: Orr, McQueen, Copland, Severe

melbadonna1 — 2008-07-30 20:35:13Z

Hello I have the pioneer books that has Elizabeth Jane McQueens Orr, born 1806, history and Photo. There is a history and photo on Elizabeth Jane Green Orr, born 1840, whom was married to James Copeland Orr, ( I think this is their son) There is a Short history and photo of their daughter Elizabeth Orr Severe, in the Tooele, County book also.
I can copy them and send it to you by E-Mail if you would like Melba
Melbmike@aol.com

Re: Grantsville Cemetery - ORR, Robert and Elizabeth - details

mleo58 — 2008-07-30 20:33:25Z

It is very likely that these graves may not be found. In the early 1900's several of the grave markers were moved or destroyed when a road constructed through the area. This I know from my own research. Next time I am in that area, I will stop by and get some photos if these graves can be found. Hopefully the information below will give you what you need, usualy the headstones are in poor condition and you can't make out the information.

Here is some burial information from sexton records found on Ancestry.com"

Name: ORR, ROBERT
ID: 2512.00
BLOCK: BLK I
Section: SEC 4
LOT: L- 5
GRAVE: W2
Father: ORR, JAMES
Mother: HOUSTAN, ANN
Birth Date: 8-02-1803
Birth Place: KILBURNIE, AYRSHIRE, SCOTLAND
Death Date: 11-07-1887
Spouse: MC QUEEN ELIZABETH
HS_Name: Same
HS_Birth Date: Same
HS_Death Date: Same

Name: ORR, ELIZABETH
ID: 2511.00
BLOCK: BLK I
Section: SEC 4
LOT: L- 5
GRAVE: W1
Father: MC QUEEN, OSBORNE
Mother: COPELAND, ELIZABETH
Birth Date: 6-15-1806
Birth Place: KELLEYLAY, DOWN, IRELAND
Death Date: 7-27-1880
Spouse: ORR, ROBERT
HS_Name: Same
HS_Birth Date: Same
HS_Death Date: Same

Also, I just checked the index of biographies at the Daughters of Utah Pioneers web site and both Robert and Elizabeth have histories on file. And there is a bonus, there are photos on file as well. Late time I ordered photos, they took about 8 weeks. http://www.dupinternational.org/

Martie Leo
mleo58@msn.com

Many thanks

dougstorie — 2008-07-30 20:31:11Z

Many thanks.

Re: wanted history: Rush Valley (St. John + Clover) and my surnames

mleo58 — 2008-04-13 03:55:08Z

For a quick on-line history go to http://www.nw-utah-heritage.com/year04/winter04/articles/bla.... Rush Valley is a township and also http://www.nw-utah-heritage.com/year03/fall03/articles/bla_a....

St. John is a little bit hard to find on a map. If you follow I-80 west from Salt Lake about 30 miles west is the City of Tooele (pronounced like two-willah). From Tooele contiune south on state road 36 about 20 miles to find St. John. The communities of St. John and Clover make up what is known as the Town of Rush Valley. Not 100% positive but I believe incorporation took place around 1984.

Re: Ila Dean Caldwell

carebear190 — 2008-04-13 02:46:15Z

I read the obituary on the message boards. I saw the name "Caldwell" and thought it sounded familiar. I have 2 photo albums that were my grandmother's. I found a picture of a Helen Caldwell when she was a baby in Grantsville Utah. The photo albums date back to the 1920's. I'm happy to share if you are interested.
Mellany

Ila Dean Caldwell

jc0027801 — 2008-04-12 20:13:29Z

Died March 5, 2005

Ila Dean Johnson Caldwell passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on March 5, 2005. She was born in Downey, Idaho, on Oct. 18, 1931, a daughter of Arnold LeRoy and Ila Packer Johnson. She grew up in Logan and attended the AC. She married John B. Caldwell on April 24, 1953, in the Logan LDS Temple.

She was a devoted wife and mother. Her life centered on her family and a wide circle of friends. She was a busy woman and had a wide variety of interests.

She was a dedicated member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. When called, she served diligently in any position. In the Primary, she served as "Guide Patrol" leader and president. She provided service and assistance to the ward members through the Relief Society organization. She served as president, organized ward dinners, did visiting teaching, participated in ward bazaars & making pillow cases, hot pads, quilts, and crafts of all kinds & which proceeds were used to support the relief efforts of the ward. Her participation in the Young Women's Program was a highlight. She has always been a "Young Woman" at heart. She served as YW president in the ward and secretary, counselor, and president in the Stake. At the time of her passing, she served as a Visiting Teacher, Funeral Coordinator and Red Cross drive Chair.

Dean has always had a love for reading. She could always be found with a book. She was a member of the "Friends of the Library" & a fundraising group who purchases books and media for the library. She loved to travel and was able to enjoy many worldwide trips with her husband and family.

Dean was an avid photographer. No family event or social gathering was complete without a roll or two of film. Children made a special point of going to Dean's house on Halloween. They knew they would have their picture taken and would get one of Dean's special homemade suckers. She was a wonderful cook. She used her talents to bless the lives of those she came in contact with.

If there was a craft, she learned it, taught it, and shared it with others. She enjoyed doing handwork, tatting, knitting, netting, hardanger, and crafts. She made beautiful ceramics, taught with the Community School for adults for 20 years, made favors for parties, mugs for graduates, pen holders for those getting married, and bookmarks of all kinds for her friends.

Tatting was her passion. She learned to tat from her mother at an early age. She was a charter member of the "Wasatch Tatters Guild," attended classes, demonstrated at fairs and events, and exchanged tatting with others worldwide.

She enjoyed watching the Utah Jazz and attending Sons of the Utah Pioneers with her husband. She was a member of the Tooele Country draft board for twenty years, and a voter registration agent, and a voting judge at elections.

Survived by her husband, John Brant Caldwell; four sons, Jan (Kaylene), John, Jr. (Bonnie), Jerry (Susan) and Jeffrey (Cheri); and a sister, Clarice (Bevan) Higbee. Mom's grandchildren were the highlight of her life. In her history, she wrote "we have ll darling grandchildren, Cassi, Marissa, Andrew, Brant, Hilary, Christopher, Mallory, Jackson, Tiffany, Colton, and Bailey and one beautiful great grand daughter

Re: book: The History of Tooele County

jc0027801 — 2008-04-12 20:03:41Z

There is a new book Rush Valley. It was compiled for the 150 year celebration. Lacey Russell was the one who compiled the book and I believe that it is available at the Transcript Bulletin office in Tooele.

Obit. request: Efren Felix Sandoval

einherjer34 — 2008-01-01 16:20:24Z

He died 4/1/1975, in Salt Lake and is buried in Tooele, born 9/19/27, in Taos, New Mexico. Looking for an obituary for this gentleman. Thank you!

Re: Joseph Stacy Murdock

mchill1 — 2007-10-15 23:05:36Z

Yes, I am Willmuth's daughter and Margaret Hicken is my sister. My name is Mary Hill. You can email me directly at mchill@fiber.net.

Re: Joseph Stacy Murdock

kmdiner — 2007-10-15 23:00:00Z

Was Wilmuth Witt your mom? I think I talked to your sister a few weeks ago she lives in Logan, she gave me your phone #, which I of course can't find i really wanted to talk to you --- said you were working on JSM and family ----

email me at kmdiner@aol.com

Re: Joseph Stacy Murdock

mchill1 — 2007-10-15 22:25:44Z

Hi, I would be interested to learn what material you have. I am a descendant of Joseph Stacy and Eliza. I don't have a lot of the Clark family. Do you have the JS Murdock biography? Mary Hill