Today I had the frustration and satisfaction that family history research brings: for some time I have had the birth record, located in Utah Archives of a male child born to Joseph Pollard and Emma Frances Olsen Evans on 06/26/1903. I had looked everywhere. No other record, not even a mention. So I have had this un-named son. Perhaps it was a stillbirth- but no, it would not have had the birth record, or at the very least the original would have had a note of such. At the Family History Library in Salt Lake today I asked a professional genealogist on staff here: Where else can I look? She suggested the filmed birth record book- a restricted film- but that added no information. Back at my work materials I wonderd: Would a child be buried with Louisa and Moses at the Salt Lake City Cem? But I have no name. Look anyway. There is a book of burials to 1909 compiled by students of LDS Business College in 1931 on the shelf. Burials are listed by sirname, but in burial date order, and I found no un-named Evans. Louisa and Moses were buried after 1909, so that thought did not pan out. I began with the birth date I do have and determined that I would write down every burial that would coincide with a male Evans born 1903. The first candidate was one Shure Dale Evans, 11 months, buried June 3, 1904. I could not wait and try others!I returned to Utah Archives and put in that name. You can do this as well: http://www.archives.utah.gov (go to name index, put in last name comma first name)and here I find Shure Dale. It took my breath away, I gasped so that the person next to me responded.
Sadly our kin did not survive long, but I -we- can now call his name when we share our love and gratitude for family. I am sad to have blank boxes throughout my record, now I have less.
Friday, August 13, 2010
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Generation Three, or...
For nearly a month I have been laying out what I have learned of the third generation of Joseph Pollard's family. But I began the blog as the story of his daughters families! Should this have been, then, the second generation: the Daughters' Children?
I am not going to decide that right now. But I am going to go on researching the living family, in order to identify, locate and contact those for whom this story is meant.
I also have not decided how I will record the next generation. Presently I believe I will list name and state only, as there is the greater likelihood of the next and additional generations being living.
Whatever information I have in my file I will maintain and add to, but will not publish what is confidential: dates, addresses etc. I hope you are interested, as am I in what the descendants of this pioneer family have done to continue building this legacy, and it is that which I want to report, to honor.
I am not going to decide that right now. But I am going to go on researching the living family, in order to identify, locate and contact those for whom this story is meant.
I also have not decided how I will record the next generation. Presently I believe I will list name and state only, as there is the greater likelihood of the next and additional generations being living.
Whatever information I have in my file I will maintain and add to, but will not publish what is confidential: dates, addresses etc. I hope you are interested, as am I in what the descendants of this pioneer family have done to continue building this legacy, and it is that which I want to report, to honor.
The Backman Grandchildren
I have made some changes in earlier posts after being able to find obituaries and other helpful or interesting information. Sometimes I miss the omissions and errors, even while previewing the posts before publishing. I willingly submit to your corrections, and welcome your additions and clarifications.
The Backman grandchildren were the family I knew and became familiar with after I moved to Utah in 1985. Those, at least who were still living. It was the fortunate circumstance of being among the eldest of the youngest. My grandfather was about in the middle of his family, but my mother was his first child and I her second, while Grace Bailey Pollard was the youngest of Joseph and Mary Ann Pollard. After a severe injury that led to grandfather being housebound his last three years I learned more of the family than I had from any other source. Since then I have tried to research and fill in blanks with facts and dates. You have seen how I have had better success with some than with others.
Gustave Pollard Backman -"Gus" -was the eldest in this family. Born 11 November 1891 in Salt Lake City, he was a product of the city he was also a maker of. In an article published announcing his death he is referred to as 'a moving force in the growth and development of Utah for a major portion of his eighty years.' (SL Tribune Monday May 15, 1972, p.B1) He was often referred to as Mr. Utah and met regularly with David O. McKay of the LDS Church and the general Manager of the Salt Lake Tribune. He was executive secretary of the SLC Chamber of Commerce, leaving that organization after 34 years to head ProUtah, Inc. He served on boards of Hotel Utah, Zions Bank, ZCMI; he went across the country to sell Utah and was involved with bringing such ventures as Geneva Steel and Bonneville Salt Flats racing ventures. He was busy. He began in his father's firm, G.H. Backman and Sons, Abstracters and Attorneys, as did brothers LeGrand and Milton.
Gus married Annie 'Nancy' Davis (1890-1981)in 1912 and they were parents of three sons Gustave LeRoy 'Roy', Pollard Davis 'Paul' and William Davis Backman.
LeGrand Pollard Backman, 18 Dec 1893 to 19 Apr 1988, was active in church and civic affairs, having served as missionary to South Africa and returning to serve as Mission President in the same field. Later he served in the presidency of the Temple Square Mission. His son Robert L. Backman served in the First Quorum of the Seventy of the LDS Church. LeGrand also served in his ward bishopric and as stake Sunday School superintendent.
LeGrand was senior partner in the Backman Clark and Marsh law firm; he served as member and as president of the Salt Lake City Board of Education and later with the Utah State Board of Education. Active with the Sons of Utah Pioneers, he served as director of the Days of '47 activities.
LeGrand married Mary Edith Price. From his bio for SUP we learn this: At age of eight LeGrand began to take piano lessons...around 13 he studied with John McClellan, the Tabernacle organist...after graduating from Salt Lake high School in 1911 he was selected as one of the traveling teachers of the Utah Conservatory of Music...given the territory from Spanish Fork to Payson to Goshen to Elberta to Eureka to Mammoth to Knightsville. In Goshen, a 14 year old girl, daughter of a widow, named Edith Price was one of his students. They were reacquainted later while LeGrand studied law at the University of Utah. Their children are Robert LeGrand, Mary Jean, Richard Price, Beverly and James Hilmer.
Melvin Hilmer Backman lived 4 Jun 1896 to 6 Oct 1898.
Milton Vaughn Backman, 8 Sep 1898 - 21 Dec 1996, followed closely his brothers' patterns: began playing violin at age 8 and played in the Utah Symphony as well as other orchestras; followed his father's profession and became an attorney, practicing until age 95; active in civic affairs and church callings. Milt was involved in United States war efforts during WWII, finding and procuring lands for Topaz, on of the Japanese relocation facilities and for atomic-bomb development and testing. He was one of the organizers of the Salt Lake Junior Chamber of Commerce and president of the Ambassador Athletic Club, Sons of Utah Pioneers, and Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Silver Beaver in 1953. Milt played hand ball and racquetball into his 90s; he helped organize several dance clubs and was one of the earliest members of the Deseret Gym.
Milton married Florence Peterson (1898-1988) in the Salt Lake Temple in 1920. They were parents of Bette Ann Backman Esch and Milton Vaughn Backman, Jr.
Grace Lucile Backman, 31 Dec 1899 - 19 May 1995, wife of Harold Watson Glade, was the first of two daughters. She grew up in the 15th ward, attending Franklin School. Married in 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple, her married life took her around the country, finally letting her settle in Ogden where her husband was in charge of Utah Area Government Housing. They were active in the Ogden 37th Ward. Lucile and 'Doc' were parents to Marilyn- Mitzi- Vinson and Lynda Latta, and grandparents to five.
Ralph Vernon Backman, esteemed educator and youth advocate was born May 4, 1904 and passed away at home Mar 28, 1992. He graduated from U of U 1926 and in 1927 began his teaching career at Irving Jr High and South High Schools. That year he also began as the evening director at the Rotary Boys Club. Before retiring as associate dean of records for Westminster College he would serve as Sugarhouse Park Playground Director(1927-1930), Dean of Boys at South High(1932-1937), Area Director of the National Youth Administration(1934-1935), Director of Adult and Vocational Education for SLC(1938-1948), State Director of the Federal Recreation Project(1939), principal of South High (1948-1969)as well as faculty member, Department of Continuing Education, U of U; Lecturer in Educational Administration, U of U; professor of Education, Westminster and would help develop a program there wherein students could gain college credit for work experience, allowing working adults to increase their education. He supported many organizations concerned with child welfare and mental health.
Ralph went on to get his masters in philosophy from Stanford University and his doctorate in Educational Administration from U of U. He married Grace McCullough of Salt Lake City in Palo Alto California in 1927 and they were the parents of Joan B. Kirkham, Carol B. Munro, Jill B. Jones, R. 'Mac' Backman and Rod Backman.
Golf and cards were lifelong pleasures, the latter up through his final days.
Edna Louise Backman Courtney Schoffield, 16 Jun 1907 - 23 Apr 2000, was a business woman in the Salt Lake area until moving to Lake Tahoe, California where she and husband Robert Schoffield were involved in the hospitality industry of that area. Edna has one daughter, Janet and two granddaughters.
Harold Samuel Backman, 2 Jan 1909 - 27 May 1969, married Vera May Sorenson (1908-1973) He worked with U.S. Steel-Geneva Works in Provo, Utah as accountant. He sang with the Tabernacle Choir. He passed away due to a heart ailment after having had polio many years earlier. Harold and Vera had no children. They are buried in the Provo City Cemetery.
The Backman grandchildren were the family I knew and became familiar with after I moved to Utah in 1985. Those, at least who were still living. It was the fortunate circumstance of being among the eldest of the youngest. My grandfather was about in the middle of his family, but my mother was his first child and I her second, while Grace Bailey Pollard was the youngest of Joseph and Mary Ann Pollard. After a severe injury that led to grandfather being housebound his last three years I learned more of the family than I had from any other source. Since then I have tried to research and fill in blanks with facts and dates. You have seen how I have had better success with some than with others.
Gustave Pollard Backman -"Gus" -was the eldest in this family. Born 11 November 1891 in Salt Lake City, he was a product of the city he was also a maker of. In an article published announcing his death he is referred to as 'a moving force in the growth and development of Utah for a major portion of his eighty years.' (SL Tribune Monday May 15, 1972, p.B1) He was often referred to as Mr. Utah and met regularly with David O. McKay of the LDS Church and the general Manager of the Salt Lake Tribune. He was executive secretary of the SLC Chamber of Commerce, leaving that organization after 34 years to head ProUtah, Inc. He served on boards of Hotel Utah, Zions Bank, ZCMI; he went across the country to sell Utah and was involved with bringing such ventures as Geneva Steel and Bonneville Salt Flats racing ventures. He was busy. He began in his father's firm, G.H. Backman and Sons, Abstracters and Attorneys, as did brothers LeGrand and Milton.
Gus married Annie 'Nancy' Davis (1890-1981)in 1912 and they were parents of three sons Gustave LeRoy 'Roy', Pollard Davis 'Paul' and William Davis Backman.
LeGrand Pollard Backman, 18 Dec 1893 to 19 Apr 1988, was active in church and civic affairs, having served as missionary to South Africa and returning to serve as Mission President in the same field. Later he served in the presidency of the Temple Square Mission. His son Robert L. Backman served in the First Quorum of the Seventy of the LDS Church. LeGrand also served in his ward bishopric and as stake Sunday School superintendent.
LeGrand was senior partner in the Backman Clark and Marsh law firm; he served as member and as president of the Salt Lake City Board of Education and later with the Utah State Board of Education. Active with the Sons of Utah Pioneers, he served as director of the Days of '47 activities.
LeGrand married Mary Edith Price. From his bio for SUP we learn this: At age of eight LeGrand began to take piano lessons...around 13 he studied with John McClellan, the Tabernacle organist...after graduating from Salt Lake high School in 1911 he was selected as one of the traveling teachers of the Utah Conservatory of Music...given the territory from Spanish Fork to Payson to Goshen to Elberta to Eureka to Mammoth to Knightsville. In Goshen, a 14 year old girl, daughter of a widow, named Edith Price was one of his students. They were reacquainted later while LeGrand studied law at the University of Utah. Their children are Robert LeGrand, Mary Jean, Richard Price, Beverly and James Hilmer.
Melvin Hilmer Backman lived 4 Jun 1896 to 6 Oct 1898.
Milton Vaughn Backman, 8 Sep 1898 - 21 Dec 1996, followed closely his brothers' patterns: began playing violin at age 8 and played in the Utah Symphony as well as other orchestras; followed his father's profession and became an attorney, practicing until age 95; active in civic affairs and church callings. Milt was involved in United States war efforts during WWII, finding and procuring lands for Topaz, on of the Japanese relocation facilities and for atomic-bomb development and testing. He was one of the organizers of the Salt Lake Junior Chamber of Commerce and president of the Ambassador Athletic Club, Sons of Utah Pioneers, and Boy Scouts of America, receiving the Silver Beaver in 1953. Milt played hand ball and racquetball into his 90s; he helped organize several dance clubs and was one of the earliest members of the Deseret Gym.
Milton married Florence Peterson (1898-1988) in the Salt Lake Temple in 1920. They were parents of Bette Ann Backman Esch and Milton Vaughn Backman, Jr.
Grace Lucile Backman, 31 Dec 1899 - 19 May 1995, wife of Harold Watson Glade, was the first of two daughters. She grew up in the 15th ward, attending Franklin School. Married in 1929 in the Salt Lake Temple, her married life took her around the country, finally letting her settle in Ogden where her husband was in charge of Utah Area Government Housing. They were active in the Ogden 37th Ward. Lucile and 'Doc' were parents to Marilyn- Mitzi- Vinson and Lynda Latta, and grandparents to five.
Ralph Vernon Backman, esteemed educator and youth advocate was born May 4, 1904 and passed away at home Mar 28, 1992. He graduated from U of U 1926 and in 1927 began his teaching career at Irving Jr High and South High Schools. That year he also began as the evening director at the Rotary Boys Club. Before retiring as associate dean of records for Westminster College he would serve as Sugarhouse Park Playground Director(1927-1930), Dean of Boys at South High(1932-1937), Area Director of the National Youth Administration(1934-1935), Director of Adult and Vocational Education for SLC(1938-1948), State Director of the Federal Recreation Project(1939), principal of South High (1948-1969)as well as faculty member, Department of Continuing Education, U of U; Lecturer in Educational Administration, U of U; professor of Education, Westminster and would help develop a program there wherein students could gain college credit for work experience, allowing working adults to increase their education. He supported many organizations concerned with child welfare and mental health.
Ralph went on to get his masters in philosophy from Stanford University and his doctorate in Educational Administration from U of U. He married Grace McCullough of Salt Lake City in Palo Alto California in 1927 and they were the parents of Joan B. Kirkham, Carol B. Munro, Jill B. Jones, R. 'Mac' Backman and Rod Backman.
Golf and cards were lifelong pleasures, the latter up through his final days.
Edna Louise Backman Courtney Schoffield, 16 Jun 1907 - 23 Apr 2000, was a business woman in the Salt Lake area until moving to Lake Tahoe, California where she and husband Robert Schoffield were involved in the hospitality industry of that area. Edna has one daughter, Janet and two granddaughters.
Harold Samuel Backman, 2 Jan 1909 - 27 May 1969, married Vera May Sorenson (1908-1973) He worked with U.S. Steel-Geneva Works in Provo, Utah as accountant. He sang with the Tabernacle Choir. He passed away due to a heart ailment after having had polio many years earlier. Harold and Vera had no children. They are buried in the Provo City Cemetery.
Friday, August 6, 2010
Grandchildren Johnson
Alice Pollard did not have a large family: four children. All lived to adulthood: Jay died at 35 unmarried, Louis died at 59, Melvin at 71 and Thelma at 86. There were 3 grandchildren for Alice, only two before the death of her husband. While the children remained in Utah, I locate two granddaughters passing away in California and have been unable to locate the third, a grandson.
Louis Pollard Johnson was born 14 May 1895 in Salt Lake, marrying here in 1916 Miss Dorothy Ann White. In 1930, on the US Federal Census he states he is an accountant at a bank. Louis and Dorothy have two daughters on this record, Dorothy W and Elaine. It is an interesting note that a few blocks, or down the street is the Goddard family, from which Dorothy Wanda Johnson will get her husband Claude A Goddard. Elaine will marry William A Nixon.
Louis' death certificate gives his death as May 21, 1954, stating he is retired, divorced, and his death from unknown but natural causes. His sister Thelma is the informant on this record. His obituary appeared in The Deseret News (evening edition) on Friday May 21, 1954 stating that he had died in a local hospital that morning; survivors noted were daughters, of Oakland, California; four grandchildren; one sister and one brother.
Thelma Johnson, 18 Oct 1898 - 28 Feb 1984, married Jonas Thomas Ryser 14 Jun 1923 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Jonas passed away about six months before their 50th anniversary in 1973. Thelma was involved in the 15th ward as she grew up and after her marriage. She was a former member of the LDS Primary General Board, and composed many song for children. Thelma belonged to the Opera Appreciation Club, and was organist for the Larkin Funeral Hoome for 40 years.
The 1930 census says Jonas was director of a grain and feed company, and his obituary published January 18, 1973 states he was director, sectretary and manager of the Bailey Feed Company. Thelma and Jonas had no children, but were close to her cousin Lucile Backman Glade, and enjoyed the company of her daughters. Thelma's obituary lists survivors as sister-in-law Ruth Johnson, nephew Keith and niece Elaine Nixon of Sacramento, California.
Melvin Johnson, 16 Feb 1901 - 24 Feb 1972 married Ruth C Jones in Ogden in 1933. She was born in New Jersey in 1906. He was credit manager for the Utah Fire Clay company and also the Interpace Company. His obituary, published in the Salt Lake Tribune states further that he was a member of the Elks and LDS Church. He was survived by his wife and his son Keith. Melvin is buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Jay Leslie Johnson, born Dec 19, 1904 died Sep 10, 1937 in an accident at his work at the Utah Fire Clay Company, when he was caught in a brick press. The news article of his accident states that it appeared he had reached in to pick something out. Jay had also worked for the Davis & Howe Foundry. He had served a mission, noted in the 15th Ward history. He is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery
Louis Pollard Johnson was born 14 May 1895 in Salt Lake, marrying here in 1916 Miss Dorothy Ann White. In 1930, on the US Federal Census he states he is an accountant at a bank. Louis and Dorothy have two daughters on this record, Dorothy W and Elaine. It is an interesting note that a few blocks, or down the street is the Goddard family, from which Dorothy Wanda Johnson will get her husband Claude A Goddard. Elaine will marry William A Nixon.
Louis' death certificate gives his death as May 21, 1954, stating he is retired, divorced, and his death from unknown but natural causes. His sister Thelma is the informant on this record. His obituary appeared in The Deseret News (evening edition) on Friday May 21, 1954 stating that he had died in a local hospital that morning; survivors noted were daughters, of Oakland, California; four grandchildren; one sister and one brother.
Thelma Johnson, 18 Oct 1898 - 28 Feb 1984, married Jonas Thomas Ryser 14 Jun 1923 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Jonas passed away about six months before their 50th anniversary in 1973. Thelma was involved in the 15th ward as she grew up and after her marriage. She was a former member of the LDS Primary General Board, and composed many song for children. Thelma belonged to the Opera Appreciation Club, and was organist for the Larkin Funeral Hoome for 40 years.
The 1930 census says Jonas was director of a grain and feed company, and his obituary published January 18, 1973 states he was director, sectretary and manager of the Bailey Feed Company. Thelma and Jonas had no children, but were close to her cousin Lucile Backman Glade, and enjoyed the company of her daughters. Thelma's obituary lists survivors as sister-in-law Ruth Johnson, nephew Keith and niece Elaine Nixon of Sacramento, California.
Melvin Johnson, 16 Feb 1901 - 24 Feb 1972 married Ruth C Jones in Ogden in 1933. She was born in New Jersey in 1906. He was credit manager for the Utah Fire Clay company and also the Interpace Company. His obituary, published in the Salt Lake Tribune states further that he was a member of the Elks and LDS Church. He was survived by his wife and his son Keith. Melvin is buried at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park.
Jay Leslie Johnson, born Dec 19, 1904 died Sep 10, 1937 in an accident at his work at the Utah Fire Clay Company, when he was caught in a brick press. The news article of his accident states that it appeared he had reached in to pick something out. Jay had also worked for the Davis & Howe Foundry. He had served a mission, noted in the 15th Ward history. He is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Grandchildren of Joseph & Mary Ann: HOLDING
If you read the papers in Salt Lake or Ogden the Holding name will appear in headlines. It is always a thrill to see the names of any of the Bishop's daughters' families; I think we are noteworthy, as a whole: we have stood up for our faiths, our countries, our neighbors and for ourselves. We have had a positive impact in law, education, church, community and business. R Earl Holding and his wife Carol have worked hard to make a world class business family with the Little America hotels. I believe they now are listed as Grand America Hotels and Resorts. But Earl is not in the generation at hand; that would be his father, who will be highlighted in a few moments.
Lenora Holding was the first child of Lovenia Pollard and Thomas Clayton Holding. Born 18 July 1884 in Salt Lake City, she married in 1905 Joseph Smith Durrant, born 2 Mar 1882 in American Fork, Utah.
In the 1910 US federal census this couple and their daughter Edna had a household that included Thomas C Holding, F Eugene Holding, J Terrence Holding, Mark W Holding and R Harry Holding. Recall that Lovenia had died early, leaving her husband with six children. Lenora being the eldest- and a daughter at that, became a care, and it seems- shelter giver for her father and brothers. I see no evidence she was put upon, though any newly married woman with a babe in arms might have wanted for a few less people around her at times. Edna was born in 1907 and a younger brother Morris was born 1913. Another only daughter! Did Lenora and Edna form a mutual defense group with all those brothers and uncles about?
JS Durrant was an engineer. While he passed away in 1950 Lenora lived until 1967, passing away in Idaho, where her daughter lived. Edna Durrant Miller passed 1999, Morris in 1995.
Franklin Eugene Holding, 23 Oct 1885 - 30 Oct 1965, had a career in business. I was told by grandfather he started as manager for a large landlord in Salt Lake, but I have not found corroborating information. He passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He left his wife Reva Pearl Johnson (1894-1987), daughter Helen Jean Holding Gerard (1921-2007), sons Ralph Pollard Holding and Robert Earl Holding and their families. Franklin Eugene and wife are buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Thomas Clayton Holding, Jr is given a memorial on www.findagrave.com with a nice photo portrait, as is his wife also. He was born in Spanish Fork 30 July 1887 and died in Salt Lake City December 18, 1957. Margaret Dillingham, who he married 21 February 1911, was born 23 December 1890 and passed way 22 Jul 1980. Thomas was an engineer also, working for the Union Pacific railroad. They were the parents of 3 daughters: Virginia, Merle Dean and Helen.
I have little information on Henry Richard Holding, 15 September 1889 to 13 June 1946. He married in 1917, in Elko, Nevada, Evelyn Grua. He later married Agnes, whose maiden name I do not yet know. I have no record of children in either marriage. Most records refer to Harry Holding.
Joseph Terrence Holding was born and passed in Salt Lake City; 14 August 1891 to 23 September 1983. He married Ida Alice Openshaw 10 January 1915 in Salt Lake City. His wife and two children survived him. One son, Howard Allen Holding was shot down over the Pacific 6 February 1946; he is honored at the American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Philippines. The eldest child was Bessie Holding Jacob, 1917-1999, and the youngest Terrence Boyd Holding.
Spencer P Holding lived 15 Jan 1894 to 26 Jun 1894, born and died in Spanish Fork.
Mark Wilton Holding, 12 March 1896, Spanish Fork - 2 Nov 1976, Pamona, California married Alice Maud Chryst, 20 Mar 1901, Wisconsin - Apr 1993, Pamona on 6 September 1922 in Salt Lake City. They were parents of Janet Holding and Mark D Holding "Mac".
Lenora Holding was the first child of Lovenia Pollard and Thomas Clayton Holding. Born 18 July 1884 in Salt Lake City, she married in 1905 Joseph Smith Durrant, born 2 Mar 1882 in American Fork, Utah.
In the 1910 US federal census this couple and their daughter Edna had a household that included Thomas C Holding, F Eugene Holding, J Terrence Holding, Mark W Holding and R Harry Holding. Recall that Lovenia had died early, leaving her husband with six children. Lenora being the eldest- and a daughter at that, became a care, and it seems- shelter giver for her father and brothers. I see no evidence she was put upon, though any newly married woman with a babe in arms might have wanted for a few less people around her at times. Edna was born in 1907 and a younger brother Morris was born 1913. Another only daughter! Did Lenora and Edna form a mutual defense group with all those brothers and uncles about?
JS Durrant was an engineer. While he passed away in 1950 Lenora lived until 1967, passing away in Idaho, where her daughter lived. Edna Durrant Miller passed 1999, Morris in 1995.
Franklin Eugene Holding, 23 Oct 1885 - 30 Oct 1965, had a career in business. I was told by grandfather he started as manager for a large landlord in Salt Lake, but I have not found corroborating information. He passed away in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He left his wife Reva Pearl Johnson (1894-1987), daughter Helen Jean Holding Gerard (1921-2007), sons Ralph Pollard Holding and Robert Earl Holding and their families. Franklin Eugene and wife are buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Thomas Clayton Holding, Jr is given a memorial on www.findagrave.com with a nice photo portrait, as is his wife also. He was born in Spanish Fork 30 July 1887 and died in Salt Lake City December 18, 1957. Margaret Dillingham, who he married 21 February 1911, was born 23 December 1890 and passed way 22 Jul 1980. Thomas was an engineer also, working for the Union Pacific railroad. They were the parents of 3 daughters: Virginia, Merle Dean and Helen.
I have little information on Henry Richard Holding, 15 September 1889 to 13 June 1946. He married in 1917, in Elko, Nevada, Evelyn Grua. He later married Agnes, whose maiden name I do not yet know. I have no record of children in either marriage. Most records refer to Harry Holding.
Joseph Terrence Holding was born and passed in Salt Lake City; 14 August 1891 to 23 September 1983. He married Ida Alice Openshaw 10 January 1915 in Salt Lake City. His wife and two children survived him. One son, Howard Allen Holding was shot down over the Pacific 6 February 1946; he is honored at the American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Philippines. The eldest child was Bessie Holding Jacob, 1917-1999, and the youngest Terrence Boyd Holding.
Spencer P Holding lived 15 Jan 1894 to 26 Jun 1894, born and died in Spanish Fork.
Mark Wilton Holding, 12 March 1896, Spanish Fork - 2 Nov 1976, Pamona, California married Alice Maud Chryst, 20 Mar 1901, Wisconsin - Apr 1993, Pamona on 6 September 1922 in Salt Lake City. They were parents of Janet Holding and Mark D Holding "Mac".
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