Grandchildren of Grace Bailey Pollard Backman

I have to remind myself I am not speaking, with this generation, of a distant, past family but rather of a living and vital family. True, there have been losses in this generation, the grandchildren of the The Bishop's Daughters as I have learned; there are also many who continue to live and produce or contribute to their communities, their churches, their government and especially their families. Beyond this generation I do not know how I will proceed. That is my generation and yet I have many many blanks still to complete. But my report has come to Grace, the youngest of Joseph and Mary Ann Bailey Pollard's daughters. As she and I approach our shared birthday I am especially mindful of my responsibilities in telling a family story. If you wish I had not reported what I have I assure that I have used publicly accessible records only. I hope you will see my pride in our commonality and accomplishments. I hope that you see we are a family, and while I know that this can be disconcerting for some, I see it as my- as our story.
Grace's Grandchildren:
Gustave LeRoy Backman, 'Roy', 23 Nov 1913 - 27 Dec 1986, married Marjorie Stohl in 1937 to become parents to Robert, Gustave, Nancy and Todd.
Pollard Davis Backman, Dr. 'Paul'D. Backman, is listed in the University of Utah Alumni Association Directory as is his wife Astra, whom he wed in 1949. They are parents to Brooke, Betsy, Jill and Jan. Paul was born Apr 1917 and passed away 10 July 2010 in Ventura, California.
William Davis Backman 20 Oct 1921 to Dec 1978, married Nettie Lawana Rice 1946. Bill served the country during World War II, which had taken his wife's first husband as well.They were parents to John, Thomas, Ann and Gregory.

Robert LeGrand Backman, born 1922, Graduate of University of Utah with a JD; Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints as a member of the First Quorum of Seventy, Emeritis has been active in many of the Youth programs. His wife Virginia Pickett passed away 1999, they have seven daughters: Judith, Louise, Rebecca, Virginia, Bonnie, Patricia and Barbara. Robert includes in many talks to young men how he felt shy and out of place while growing up in South Africa and then in Utah but put these challenges to use for himself in application to faith and to study so that his later success has benefitted those around him in meaningful ways. His articles appear in LDS publications still. He has remarried, and with his wife has been active in Temple work near their home. He is a veteran of WWII.
Mary Jean Backman Alley is a retired educator, Teaching a carreer she shared with her late husband John R Alley. They are parents to Peggy, Susan, John R, Jr, Diana, George L, Jeffrey B and Thomas G Alley.
Richard Price Backman, successful businessman in the Salt Lake City area, was born 1926 and with his wife Gloria Sorenson is father to Andrea, Claudia, Richard L, Deborah, Cynthia, Michael P, Martha and Robert A Backman.
Beverly Backman born 1930, married Robert E Davis, with Davis Printing in Salt Lake City. They are parents to Scott, Gary, Martsie and Julie.
James Hilmer Backman born 1943, went to University of Utah for his JD degree, has written the real property code for Utah State and served on the faculty of Brigham Young University as well as receiving various assignments of responsibility, as in 1997 when he was named Director of Cooperative Education and Internships. His children are James, David, Jonathan, Stephen, Heidi and Joseph.

Bette Ann Backman Esch married Frederick H Esch in 1946. Fred passed away in 1991. They are parents to Melody, Kathy, Patricia and Fred, Jr.
Milton Vaughn Backman, Jr a renowned author and historian in LDS history, he has also served in positions for the Church as well as BYU. A daughter Karen and his first wife, Kathleen McLatchy have passed away. He is father also to Kristine Denison and Karl M Backman. Mick has remarried and lives near BYU.

Marilyn Glade Vinson, 'Mitzi' has lived in Utah for a number of years, and has maintained a close relationshp with my parents. It was from her collection I borrowed the photograph of the Bishops Daughters. She has two daughters, Kathleen and Leslie, four grandchildren, one of whom served in the conflicts in the mideast.
Lynda Glade Latta 1940 to 2000, lost her husband as noted in this account earlier. Parents of three: Lanny, Nicole and Michelle, Lynda was ernest in getting services for people with handicaps and this concern led to the development with her husband Tom Latta, of HandiTrans which is now part of Utah Transit Athority.

Joan Backman Kirkham 6 Oct 1928 to 14 Jul 2011, mother of 7, married Jim Kirkham in her parents home in Salt Lake City in 1948. They met while attending U of U, and after Jim graduated they followed an education career that took them throughout the southwest, some assignments in very remote schools on Navajo or Pueblo reservations. These places, people and opportunities were always important and fostered friendhips that lasted over 60 years. Her last work was as Elementry School Librarian in Roy, Utah. Well after retirement she continued to read to and serve school children. She maintained, even into her last months friendships from her childhood and youth on the Avenues of Salt Lake City. She was mother to Rex, Ked, Kee, Rob, Jan, Jeff and Sue, three children passing away before her, Kee in 2007, Jan in 2010 and Rex in 2011.
Carol Backman Munro Active in sales and realty for many years and also in her community in California over the past several years in the arts Carol lost her daughter Robyn Leary Mancini earlier this year. She has made her home for many years in the Oakland, San Francisco and Napa Valley areas of California.
Jill Backman Jones recently gaining emeritis status from the University of Nevada, Reno she has just completed a book portraying the women who labor in the casino industry. Her husband, Utah painter Earl Jones and she have traveled extensively as she has studied and taught. They have 3 children, Nathan, Sarah and Sam.
Ralph McCullough Backman, 'Mac' passed away November 4, 2001 in the San Francisco, California. He is survived by his wife Toshiko. Graduting from the U of U in Journalism he followed sports closely, writing for the Vallejo Herald. He served in the US Air force. An avid golfer, he was proud of his holes-in-one, taking the opportunity to play in many places he went while driving 20 years with the Franciscan Coach Lines.
Rod Backman Musician and Seattle Library IT specialist, Rod has played in many groups and many places. He plays Bass Violin and has been in orchestras in Mexico, Blue Grass bands in the Pacific Northwest, and assisted other artist in studio sessions throughout the US.

Janet Courtney is mother to 2 daughters. She has resided in the Scotsdale area for many years where she is an avid golfer.

Grandchildren of Alice Pollard Johnson

I have identified three grandchildren for Alice Pollard. Two granddaughters through Louis Pollard Johnson and a grandson through Melvin Johnson.

Dorothy Wanda Johnson, born 29 June 1917, married Claude Anderson Goddard in Salt Lake City,1940, and passing away 4 October 1956 in Alameda County, California. I believe they may have a daughter Claudia, born in Alameda County.

Elaine Johnson, born 23 August 1920, marrying about 1942 William Arthur Nixon, passing away 18 Oct 1994 in Sacramento, California. I believe I have identified a daughter Diane.

Keith Johnson is listed as surviving his father in Melvin's obituary. I have found no other biographical information for this grandson of Alice Pollard Johnson.

Lovina Pollard Holding's Grandchildren, cnt'd

Thomas Clayton Holding, Jr had three daughters, for which I have yet to find biographical information.
Virginia Holding, married 1 November 1944 Salt Lake City to Augustus Hibbard.
Merle Dean Holding, married a Mr Larsen.
Helen Holding, married a Mr Shively.

Grandchildren through Joseph Terrence Holding:
Bessie Lovina Holding, 6 October 1917 - 13 Dec 1999, married 13 Jul 1938 to Clarence Richard Jacob, 1913-1993. Bessie worked in the Trust department of First Security Bank and also for the University of Utah Medical Library. She played and taught Piano and was active in the LDS church. She and her husband were survived by two children, Brent Richard and Terri.
Howard Allen Holding, 15 January 1922 to 6 February 1946, Ensign, US Navy, missing at sea. Memorialized at the Tablets of the Missing, American Cemetery in Manila, Philippines. Awarded Air Medal and Purple Heart.
Terrence Boyd Holding, husband to Beverly Kay Hand, 1930 - 1991. They are parents to Howard C and Mary Allison. Mary Allison died 1957 age 3 years. Boyd later remarried and is the father also of Ann, Abigail and Stephanie, with wife Cheryl.

Grandchildren by Mark Wilton Holding:
Janet Holding, born Salt Lake City 3 May 1925, passed away in St George, Utah on 16 December 1995. Married 1944 Frederick Atkins, later divorced; married 1947 Raymond Schluter.
Mark "Mac" Donald Holding, husband of Marjorie K Brimely who passed away 2009 in Salt Lake City. They were married in 1948, becoming parents to Ronald M, Steven K, and Shelly Ann.

Grandchildren of Lovina Pollard Holding

Lovina did not know any of her grandchildren, having passed away in 1896. Lenora, her only daughter did not marry until 1905, the first of her children to do so. Her grandchildren by daughter Lenora:
Edna Durrant Miller was born 4 July 1907 in American Fork, Utah. She married Hampton Kirk Miller 28 June 1940 in Salt Lake City. The end of their life was spent in Parma, Idaho where they are buried in the Parma Cemetery. Edna passed away 28 February 1999, her husband 22 October 1983. They are parents of Carol M. Rohrbacher.
Morris Holding Durrant 21 May 1913 to 15 July 1995, passing away in Durham, California. Morris' wife, Eva Mae Brigham was born 1917 in Colorado. They married and had one child, Linda Lou. Eva passed away in 1975.

Grandchildren through Franklin Eugene Holding:
Helen Jean Holding Gerard, born 28 March 1921 in Salt Lake City and passed away 3 May 2007 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She married Frank Gerard of Connecticut, a graduate of mechanical engineering who worked with the Olin-Matheson Corp, Copper Development. They married 26 February 1944 in Salt Lake City. They were parents of Carole Ann and Steven. Frank passed away November 1973, they are buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Ralphh Pollard Holding, husband of Pauline Walkingshaw, having married in Salt Lake City LDS Temple on February 14, 1947. Their 60 years anniversary was announced in local papers. Pauline's death October 1, 2008 was reported in the Deseret News. With her husband, surviving also are two children Susan Kay and Richard Michael.
Robert Earl Holding known universally as R Earl, successful businessman with Sinclair Oil and the Grand America Hotels and Resorts has worked hard from the post WW II period when he and his wife and parents took over the management of Covey's Little America motel and gas station in Wyoming. Today the enterprises under his stewardship include destination resorts, ski venues of world class/Olympic class, natural gas and oil and cattle. He has been cited for his property ownership and management in Salt Lake City. With his wife Carol Orme he is parent of Anne, Kathleen and Steven.

Elizabeth's Grandchildren Through Ella Boud Watson

I have recently found a line connecting the descendants of Ella Boud Watson with Thomas Spencer Monson, presently president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. President Monson and Henry Watson share common ancestors in Alexander and Margaret Ellen Miller Watson, immigrants from Scotland.
I am not adverse to name dropping; it adds spice to family history, which makes getting family members interested a little easier!
The grandchildren Watson:
Elizabeth Watson Yates, born 20 November 1915, Salt Lake City, passed away 16 May 2007 in South Jordan, Utah. She married Joseph Loran Yates in Salt Lake on 1 October 1936. Her obituary ran in the Salt Lake papers on May 19, 2007. This report informs that she suffered from Alzheimers Disease, a tragically debilitating illness, where one loses so much of what brings joy to life: memory, language, self determination and self care. Her family surely gave much to offset these losses. Before her illness Beth worked in many of Salt Lake's important businesses, finally as secretary to the director of the LDS Church Educational System. This after her children were independent. Beth gave birth to five children, losing two daughters in their infancy. Her remaining children were Judith Y. Deakin, David L Yates, and Linda Y. Cloward. Loran Yates passed away in 2001.
Helen Watson Hart, 7 July 1918 to 3 April 1995 was married to Mark Benjamin Hart. Their married years were spent in California, where Helen passed away in Chico according to the Social Security Death Index. Married in 1940, Helen and Mark were later divorced. Helen's children are Kenneth W., Barbara, Janice and Ronald M. Hart. Helen is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Maurine Watson Yose, 29 July 1921 to 7 June 2007, passed away in LaBarge Wyoming and is buried in the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney, Wyoming. She married Walter Carlton Yose, Jr, on 29 May 1941 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Maurine and Walter were active in civic and church activities. Their children are Connie Y. Reed, Carol Y. Rees, Susan Y. Hoffman and Stephen W. Yose.
Henry Boud Watson, 24 April 1924 to 20 April 1990 passed away in Mesa, Arizona and is buried in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City. I have not located biographical information except that he married Marjorie Jane Conley December 1948 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple and they were parents to Richard, Robert and Michael Watson.
Kenneth Linnell Watson a twin with his sister Kathryn, was born 18 October 1926 and passed away age 11 on August 27, 1938, a result of rheumatic heart disease.
Kathryn Watson Swenson Johnson born with her twin brother on October 18, 1926 was married to Richard Abbott Swenson in 1948. They were divorced, and Kathryn married Reed St George Johnson in the Manti LDS Temple July 23, 1958. Kathryn's obituary in the Salt Lake Tribune, reporting her death on January 17, 2011 says her home was a gathering place for her family, that she maintained a positive attitude even through adversity. What a legacy to pass on this is. Kathryn and Reed lost their daughter Julie to an automobile accident, the remaining children are Lee Swenson, Ann S. Smith, Greg Swenson, and Laurie S. Hathaway.

Elizabeth's Grandchildren through Joseph Edwin Boud

I have displayed opportunities to miss information and to pass along misinformation in family history and genealogy work. You may have seen the ability to misspell even the most simple word in my posts. At times I may have given evidence of typing while asleep. I try to catch such things before I press the save or send or post it buttons.
I repeat my apologies for having shorted Joseph Edwin Boud and his family in my record of their history. "J.E. Boud, Banker, dies at 91" reads the notice in the Salt Lake Tribune of Tuesday January 13, 1976. It cites his being active in banking circles for many years, 51 years with Zions First National Bank. He was past president and member of the board of governors of the American Institute of Bankers as well as past president of Salt Lake Bank Officers Association. It was only after I had learned of his daughter's death that I located this notice and that of his wife Irene Delaney Boud on Thursday May 22, 1986. Their children were:
Margaret Boud Coombs, who died age 94 on August 20, 2011 in Salt Lake City. In the notice of her passing it states she "leaves behind a great legacy of lessons about how to live life." She gained her education in Salt Lake City schools and the University of Utah, where she received a degree in Education and Science. In this challenging field she met her husband Alan Coombs. They married in 1939 and worked together for over 30 years in the restaurant business, being owners of Beau Brummel Restaurant. They raised four children, supporting their wide interests and activities with time and interest. They were active in the developing ski industry of Utah.
A. Alan Coombs passed away in 1976. Margaret and Al were parents of Jane, Judy, John and Peter.
Robert D. Boud, born July 9, 1918, he passed away July 28, 1972,age 54, in Fresno, California where he was District Sales Manager for Specialty Advertising Co. A graduate of University of Utah, he married Mary Ann Crawford in 1945 in San Francisco. With his wife, parents and sister he was survived by children Susan, Joseph and James Boud.

Grandchildren through Florence Boud Butterworth

I have reported in earlier entries that I gained much information and insight from Edwin J and Dorothy Leetham Butterworth's book Call Back Yesterday on this family of Elizabeth Pollard Boud. I located the book at the LDS Family History Library, I do not know if it has been digitized. The call # is 929.273 B982be, and may be in the high density area, which mean you need to request it at the service window. Edwin and his wife Dorothy have passed away since I began this project. And so I extend my appreciation to them with every word of this small account.
Through her daughter Florence Butterworth, Elizabeth Pollard Boud had five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and sixteen great great-grandchildren. The youngest of her Butterworth grandchildren was Maxine Alice Butterworth born 22 October 1918 and passing away four days later on October 26. The others:
Wallace Edmund Butterworth, born August 6, 1905 in Salt Lake City and passing away there on November 5, 1943, aged 38. He was married to Thelma Schaelling the sixth of January 1931. Wallace's death was brought on by cancer of the stomach, which would also take his sister Florence. Wallace and Thelma did not have children. He was a stocks manager J.A. Hogle & Co, Brokers. He was active in his church community, and had been honored by the Salt Lake Boy Scout council for 15 years of service.
Florence Butterworth was born November 7, 1906 in the family home at Butterworth Court in Salt Lake City, she would die in Rains, Carbon county, Utah 24 Oct 1941. Having completed a course of business studies she obtained a position as officce manager with the Mutual Coal company where she met the chief mining engineer Albert Shaw, a native of Wales, whom she would marry October 1, 1930. They had one child, son Trevor. Florence was active in her community in PTA and in the Order of Eastern Star. Albert Shaw passed away in 1957, in California.
Ruth Butterworth Latter was born March 1, 1908. While she grew up in the West High area she chose to attend Granite High School to remain with friends. She would marry the student body president Fullmer H Latter August 12, 1930. Young married couples in the 30s had their struggles: Fullmer drove truck deliveries when he could get work, Ruth worked odd jobs. After divorcing Ruth supported herself and their son Fullmer Jr by becoming a dental assistant and insurance clerk. When Fullmer Jr was disabled by Polio in the 1950s Ruth devoted herself to helping his family care for him. He did go on to live until March 1984, active in the affairs of his family and community. Ruth passed away in 1983 after a stroke which may have been relative to injuries from an auto accident earlier that year in California.
Edwin J Butterworth was born November 5 1912 in Salt Lake City. He passed away April 5, 2010. His obituary in the Deseret News of April 7 describes a life of service to family, faith and fellow man. He had a long distinguished career at Brigham Young University, for nearly 30 years as director of the BYU Public Communications Department. He was assistant professor in Journalism. During his long career he was editor for Salt Lake Telegram, Salt Lake Tribune and Deseret News. He received numerous awards and citations respecting his work.
Marrying Dorothy Ann Leetham on August 26, 1938 they were married over 71 years. They were parents to Byron E and Bonnie K Butterworth, and seven grandchildren. Dorothy L. Butterworth passed away June 15, 2010, aged 98.

Grandchildren of Elizabeth Pollard Boud

Through John William Boud and Nellie Jeremy there were five grandchildren; two, a granddaughter in 1906 and grandson in 1917 were stillborn or died shortly after birth. The surviving children would produce 20 great-grandchildren.
Dorothy Agnes Boud, wife of Wilford Moyle Burton, was born 8 May 1908 in Salt Lake City, where she would pass away on 28 Oct 1999. They were married June 28, 1934 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Her obituary of Sunday October 31, 1999 reports on a life of dignity and love, of joy in music and in service. A great concern for her fellows she especially reached out for ways to aid youth at risk or in need, helping to establish Utah Youth Village. She was recognized by the Utah Symphony with it Distinguished Service Award in 1979, in 1970 she was named Cancer Control Woman of the Year by the American Cancer Society, and The University of Utah Emeritus Club recognized her with its Merit Honor Award.
These must have been points of great pride for her family and friends; perhaps she will remembered longer and deeper for the loving care within the family and in the church community where she served with Young Women, Relief Society and in the mission field with her husband. At the time of her death she was survived by her husband and children Dorothy Ann, Wilford Boud and Margaret Jane. Wilford Moyle Burton passed away in 2006.
John William Boud, born 10 Nov 1912 in Salt Lake City died there on 14 July 2005. On 20 May 1949 he married Sharon Mignon Robbins of Salt Lake City. They are parents of 12 children. One son, Robert, preceded him in death. John was active in scouting, achieving the Eagle Scout rank. A graduate of University of Utah in Business Administration and later from the University of Utah Law School. He had served an LDS mission in the British Isles and served his country in the US Navy where he attained the rank of Lieutenant Commander and had the distinction of being the first LDS Navy chaplain. His service was during WWII.
A prominent business man in his community he was founder/CEO of Fashion Fabrics, Inc. He was a leader also in his local church community as well as serving a mission with his wife as president of the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission. His obituary in the Deseret Morning News of Saturday July 16, 2005 portrays an active family man, deeply loved. In addition to Robert, his children are John W., David C., James R., Joseph R., Stephen R., Richard R., Rebecca E., Barbara R., Mark R., Elizabeth R. and Thomas J. Boud
Barbara Nelly Boud, 19 August 1920 to 11 September 1989, was married to Boyd C Erickson, 1922 to 2002, and mother to Robert B., Richard J., Thomas B., Stephen C. and James W. Erickson. Her marriage took place at the Salt Lake City on February 20, 1943. Her husband served in the US Army for the first several years of their marriage. Following this Boyd was employed by United States Steel, Geneva Works and they made their home in Orem, Utah. With five sons Scouting was a natural activity and surely brought many young men into their lives from their community.

Lydia Pollard Puzey's Grandchildren through Mary Alice P. Neilson & William H. Puzey

Mary Alice Neilson and William H Puzey are the two youngest children of Lydia Pollard. It becomes evident that this daughter of Bishop Joseph Pollard has had a great posterity even while she was left a widow while relatively young. Here are her grandchildren by Mary Alice.
Velma Neilson Neville was born 26 Oct 1904 and passed away 7 May 1961. Her birth and death both occurring in Spring City, she is buried in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada with her husband David Neville (1900-1988). Married in Valier, Pondera, Montana they are parents to six children all born on Alberta: Ferrel David, b./d. 1921, June, Correne, Duane D., LaRee and Connie. I have not become informed about Velma and David, but see that the areas they lived are in an agrarian region.
Glendon LeRoy Neilson, for whom I have conflicting birthdates, I believe passed away in Douglas County, Oregon. I have his death listed in the Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008 as 22 Nov 2001 and of his wife Elizabeth Demarest as 2 Mar 2009. I believe they were parents of three daughters. [My conflicting dates are his birth on some reports as 1905 and others 1920. Such a discrepancy could mean I have two Glendon Leroy Neilsons, and I am not exempt from such errors, please correct me any time. It is more important to me to portray our family correctly than to believe I am finished with what I have.]
Ruby Rowena Neilson Hogan, born 18 Apr 1907 Spring City and deceased 21 Jun 1997 Salt Lake City was wife to Harold Rudy Hogan whose contracting career ended with a boating accident in 1965. Her obituary reflects a woman devoted to her family and faith, creative in needle crafts and gardening. They were parents to Kathryn, Barbara, Sharon and Charles Hogan, residents of the Salt Lake area.
Charles Verneal Neilson, referred to by Verneal, born 1909 and died 15 Apr 1992, both in Spring City and buried in the Riverside cemetery in Cache County with his wife Zelpha Bennett Neilson, 1911-2000. He has one child, I believe. I have gained no further biographical information at this point.
Cora Neilson was born in Spring City on 9 Aug 1911 and passed away in Cardston, Alberta on 28 Apr 1918, not quite aged 7 years.
Edna Neilson Wolsey Naef, 3 May 1914(Spring City) to 10 May 1999 (Portland, Oregon) had as her first husband Hugh Wolsey, with whom she was mother to three children before she married William Otto Naef in 1963. I find Otto passing away in Portland in 1994.
Harry Swen Neilson, 21 Jul 1916, Spring City to 15 Feb 1993, Hood River, Oregon was married to Eddis Russell in 1946. Eddis was born in Taber, Alberta 28 Jun 1926 and died 26 Aug 2000 in White Salmon, Washington. Harry is memorialized as "Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather" at the West Klickitat Cemetery in White Salmon. I do not have names at this point for his children, who number three, I believe. Harry and Eddis can be remembered at www.findagrave.com
Ada Neilson Marks was memorialized in Salt Lake City papers following her death May 18, 2008. She was born 13 Mar 1922 in Cardston after her family emmigrated there a year or so before. Ada also was known for her creativity and for her deep caring for family, which included four children at the time of her passing as well as 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grand children. She is buried in the Mt Calvary Cemetery in Salt Lake City.
Alice Neilson Crane, the last surviving child of Mary Alice and Carl Neilson is the widow of Robert John Crane. It is this family that has shared so much history on the Ancestry web sites, and have been so valuable to me. I realize I have not made contact with them directly, but know that I shall. Robert "Curly" Crane passed away in Provo in 2004. He and Alice were parents to 5 children.

William H Puzey gave Lydia two grandchildren; Garland, whose widow Anna Nell Bezzant was noted earlier when she passed away in Tremonton, Utah on 27 Mar 2010 and Macel P. Thurmond.
Garland William Puzey, 6 Mar 1910 to 7 Jan 1995, married Anna in 1933 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. His career took them throughout the state but is was in Tremonton in Box Elder county that they settled. Parents of three children: Robert G., William B. and Paul B. I have had valued connections through the years when one or another daughter-in-law worked with one or another of my nearer family. I have met Robert G. Puzey at the Ogden Regional Family History Center.
Macel Puzey Thurmond was memorialized in the Salt Lake City Tribune on Sunday July 29, 2001 as mother and best friend after she passed away the previous day, July 28. She was born in Carman Gay, Alberta on April 22, 1918. A graduate of Stevens Henegar Business school she met and married Robert Clark Thurmond while she worked at Steadman Air Base in Nevada. They married Sep 6,1942 in Reno, Nevada, enduring separation during WWII while Bob served in Europe. Macel and Bob were parents to one son, Jeffrey Clark Thurmond. Macel followed a career in the Salt Lake City area, including serving as an assistant to Governor Calvin Rampton and later as Deputy Director of the Utah travel council. After years of loving and active companionship Robert Thurmond passed away in 1973. They rest at the Valley View Memorial Park in Salt Lake.

Lydia's Grandchildren MOTT

Lydia's daughter Lavina married William Romanzo Mott and married life took her out into the wilderness of Duchesne County, Utah, where she raised four children.
Chloe Elizabeth Mott was born 10 Jan 1905 in Spring City and died age 14 on October 19, 1919 due to an abcess on her spinal chord and brain. She is buried in the Strawberry Cemetery.

William Ray Mott, 5 Oct 1906 to 18 Jan 1973. I have not gained any personal biographical information except that he was married to Helen Burdick Hollenbeck, 1901-1963. I believe they had a son Conrad Burdick Mott but I find not definite connection with this man born 1933. Ray is buried at Strawberry Cem while Helen is at rest in Duchesne.

Lela Fay Mott was born 1917 at Strawberry, Utah. Her husband Howard LeRoy Thacker, 1913 to 1990 worked for Utah State Roads Department. They had three daughters and three sons, one of whom, William LeRoy Thacker died 1942 at age 3 years 9 months. After LeRoy passed away Lela married Eph Henrie. She was widowed again when he passed away 23 Feb 2011.

Lilly May Mott, 15 Mar 1921 to 11 Jan 2002, married first Angus Newton Brown who died accidentally at Lake Borham in Duchesne County. She was widowed with three children: Wayne, Patricia and Shirley. Lilly married Baird Goff, this marriage ending in divorce added daughter Elizabth Ann. Lilly's third marriage to Neville Wimmer ended when he passed away 15 Jan 1990. They were parents to Russell Neville Wimmer. Lilly is buried in Duchesne.

Lydia's Grandchildren, Continued

Fanny Alberta Puzey, married Grant Bertress Christensen 2 August 1933. Grant passed away in Wellington Utah 16 October 1998. A farmer and coal miner he and Alberta were active in their community serving in many positions of responsibility and service. Parents of five children, Helen Allred, Elden, Janice Powers, Ned, and Joyce Powell. At the time of Grant's death they were grandparents to 21.

Charles Beck Puzey, born 13 March 1916, passed away 11 December 1999. Husband to Ruth Mildred Jensen 1921 - 2011, whom he married 5 February 1942. Their children are Ruth Jeane P. Dyches, Jerry Brent Puzey, Patty Lynae P. Doherty.

Edward LeGrand Puzey, 30 May 1918 - 18 Sep 1963, married Gladys K. Monsen, 26 Mar 1921 - 15 Jan 1995, married 9 Jun 1941, Nephi, Utah. Edward worked for Cudahy Packing Company. At his death he was survived by children Lynda, Julien and Kim. Edward and Gladys are buried in Spring City.

Willard Reid Puzey, married Bessey Christensen in 1941 She passed away 13 April 2011, aged 87. They are parents to Byron W., Vickie A., Jimmie E., and Shelley.

Alta Beth Puzey, married first Joseph Clyve Blain, 1942 and second Edmond George Foce, 1949. I find records of one Joseph Clyve Blain born 1947, died 2000, but have not connected him to this family definitively, Beth's other children are John E Foce, David C Foce and Mary Jane Foce who were all born in California.

Simon Nad Puzey passed away one month ago, I noted his passing at that time, not realizing I was coming up on his family so soon. Reading the comments shared in the on-line condolences I know Nad was much admired, deeply respected. I see also his respect for his heritage. Nad was a worker in industry and in artisan creation. Having owned construction and plastering companies he was known around the Salt Lake valley. His obituary also tells of lapidary skills that afforded him the opportunities to go around the state rock-hounding and being involved with organizations promoting this art and interest. Perhaps most, Nad was rancher and horseman. It seems that, like my own brother it was tied to a deep reverence for the Western "Cowboy Way" of carrying oneself, treating others, and caring for the land one stands on. Nad married Darlene Burt and they were parents to 8 children. They later divorced and Nad married Gwen Roundy. Nad's children are Nadalee (deceased) Noble, Holly Simmons, Rudy Puzey, Ted Puzey, Ned Puzey, Cindie McCann, Lori Cannon, and Linnie Spor.

Grandchildren of Lydia Pollard Puzey

Frederick Elmer Puzey, the only child of Frederick and Emili Puzey, was born 25 Aug 1911 in Carmangay, Alberta, Canada. On 19 July 1939 he married Hanna Ellen Toone in the Cardston LDS Temple. The family settled into the life of this area of Canada, built up along the railroad corridor that served many small farming communities. Dry farming, tornados, people working together. Frederick and Hanna had four children: Sheila May P. Rhodes, Sandra Gaellen P. Gedlaman, David Elmer Puzey, and DaVeeda Diann P. West. Hanna lived 16 Nov 1910 to 24 Dec 1978, Frederick passed away 13 Oct 1990.

Lydia Maria Puzey Allred Brough Andrew, 4 Sep 1903 - 5 Jun 1996, was born in Spring City. Her obituary ran in the Ogden Standard-Examiner June 9, 1996. She served in the LDS Primary Organization for over 50 years. Service to others portrays her life. She is survived by daughter Arcilee B. Baldwin and son R. DeVere Brough; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. William M. Andrew, whom she married in 1949 passed away in 1980. They are buried in the Provo City Cemetery.

Richard Keith Puzey 14 Sep 1907 to 31 Jan 1985 passed away in Salt Lake City where he was a barber for 35 years. He married Maxine Dalton in 1933, they lated solemnized this marriage in the Manti LDS Temple. They were parents to Jerreldine Lewis. They are buried at the Mountain View Memorial Estates in Salt Lake County. Richard was predeceased by his half-brother Stephen T Allred, as well as a grandson Ephraim P. Lewis.

Ila May Puzey married Edwin Frederick Peterson in 1929. She was born 16 May 1903 in Spring City, he 1890 in Redmond, Utah. Ila graduated from Snow College and then taught school. They were parents of Newell T. Peterson, Stephen LeGrand Peterson, Royal E. Peterson, and Martha Ann P. Taysom. Ila died 23 Sep 1964 and is buried in the East Side Cemetery in Salina, Utah. There rests also her son Newell who passed away age 11 in 1942 and her husband who died 1981.

Dorothy Jane Puzey Greenhalgh was born in Spring City 15 Feb 1906, she passed away 22 Jan 1989 in Shelley Idaho. Her husband Joseph William Greenhalgh, 1902-1975 was a native of Nephi, Utah. They were parents of three sons, William Robert, Richard J (Flora Roberts), Donald Lee (Sarah Johnson).

Martha Fern Puzey, wife of Reed S. Boyce was born Spring City 17 Nov 1907, married 22 Mar 1930. Reed passed away in Idaho Falls in 1975. They were parents of sons Ronald Reed, Shirley Dean, Edward Clyde, Nathan Blake Boyce and daughter Marilynn B. Fife.

Ira Fay Puzey long a resident of Boulder, Utah lived the last 30-plus years in Bountiful. She was born in Spring City August 19, 1911, marrying Joel Arthur Wilson February 19, 1930. She retired as Kitchen Supervisor at Orchard Elementary School in Bountiful and was active in all the auxilliary organizations of the LDS Church. At her death, August 9, 1978 she was survived by her husband, Winola (Don) Brown, Sylvia V. Wilson, Shana (William) Ellis, Virginia (Paul) Ord, Kathren (LaVerl) Criddle, JoAnn Wilson. She was preceded in death by son Arthur E. Wilson. Joel, employed by American Oil, passed away October 17, 1978. They rest in the Bountiful Memorial Park.

Louisa's Grandchildren

Louisa's family has intrigued me for I do not know how long. I was employed at a nursing home in 1975 a block away from the 15th Ward chapel on 8th West. I recall my grandfather Backman referring to it in relation to the Evans family. Later I would learn more about the other sisters and their families but the Evans family stayed in my mind. When I began this project, it was the Evans family that provided me the impetus to record and share my research. Recall my first post.
Joseph Pollard Evans had three children, all born Salt Lake.
Joseph Leon Evans born 15 November 1899, died 4 August 1949 in Los Angeles, California. I find no record of marriage. Joseph Leon apparently moved with his mother and sister to the Los Angeles after his father passed away in San Francisco.I have found no biographical material for him.
Shure Dale Evans was born 26 June 1903 and died just short of a year later on 2 June 1904, he is buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery with his grandparents.
Emilie Frances Evans born 25 March 1905 married in Salt Lake City July 1927 to William Henry Balfour with whom she had one child Leona. Mother and daughter were enumerated with Joseph Pollard and Frances Olson Evans on the 1930 census. Emilie E. Balfour passed away in Los Angeles 13 October 1976. I have found no record of William Balfour's death.

Clarence Ira Blanchard the next grandchild, son of Mary Alice Evans. His obituary states he was chief clerk, Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Co. He was born 16 Jan 1898 in Salt Lake and passed away 25 August 1975 in that city. He had married Myrtle Josephine Krogh in November 1922. They had no children. Clarence is credited with helping bring pro baseball to Salt Lake City with the Pacific Coast Bees. Myrtle's death date, per Social Security Death Index, was July 1987.

Glen Robert Sharrock Evans, son of Robert Taylor Evans, July 1906 to March 1975, married May LaVon Magee in 1926. They later divorced, but had one child: Darlene. I believe Darlene was adopted by May LaVon's second husband. Glen then married Phyllis Emma Avery in 1931, and had 5 children, who all survived him: Glenna Von Hollenbeck, Barbara Neuenschwander, Janice Christensen, Layne Evans, and Valene Evans.

Arthur L Schefski, son of Louie May Evans was with us March 1903 to February 1904, taken by bronchopneumonia. Three siblings completed this family:
Melba Schefski Rigney 10 Feb 1905 - 4 May 1993, married Emmett Rigney 1923 and had one daughter, Diane Thomas. Melba worked as bookkeeper in her father's automotive business as well as her husband's grocery and soda fountain. Her obituary says she was an avid reader and a member of bridge and poker clubs. She was grandmother of two. Emmett passed away in 1980.
Ethel May Schefski Barrus Archibald 2 March 1908 - 17 May 1975, married first Martin Barrus and then Reese T. Archibald. An employee of Vogue Cleaners, Ethel was mother of two: Valerie Peterson and Barbara Bradshaw. Reese preceded her in death in Apr 1974.
Kenneth Earl Schefski 17 June 1914 - 28 July 1994, cited as a respected member of the Salt Lake business community, first with Schefski's Garage and then Independent Auto Damage Appraisers. He was active in civic groups and business associations. In 1936 he married Connie DeWaal who passed away 1968. He married again in 1972 Marjorie McKinley Nugent. Kenneth was survived by four children: Ken, Karen, Connie and Carolyn. At the time of his passing he had eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. Marjorie passed away in 2004.

The remaining grandchildren of Louisa Pollard Evans are the children of Grace Evans Baysinger.
Mildred Lee B. Busk, 27 Jan 1909 to 15 Mar 2010 passed away in Bountiful, Utah. Death came through natural causes, after a life of 101 years. Due to her husband, John N. Busk's work as supervisor with Betchel Construction Co. she moved to many different states as well as Australia. Active in community and church, Mildred sang in numerous church choirs. She was known for her handwork, knitting, tatting, quilting, embroidery and crochet. At her death she was survived by her three children: Beverly Newson, Jan Whitmer and John Busk, 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and seven great great grandchildren. John Busk passed away in 1969. Native to Sevier County, Mildred and John are buried in Richfield, Utah.
Doris B. Asay, 26 April 1915 to 11 March 2008, described in her obituary as a very elegant lady, passed away in Orem, Utah. Her husband of 63 years Boyd E. Asay passed away in 2005. Doris was active in her community, which she loved. She served in church positions in Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She served a mission at the Provo LDS Temple with her husband. She also worked for the Alpine School District for 25 years. At her passing she left three daughters: Connie Rae Carter, Linda Lee Hobbs and Jacqueline Riley. Also 11 grandchildren and 39 great grandchildren.

The Photograph

I finally got the photograph into the blog on the 3d try -or so. I believe I have all the faces identified correctly:
seated (L-R) Louisa Evans, Mary Ann Pollard, Joseph Pollard, Mary Ann Allred, Grace Backman
standing (L-R) Elizabeth Boud, Lovenia Holding, Lydia Puzey, Alice Johnson
It is the two standing center I am not absolutely certain of. I am trying to make my identifications by what I perceive as older/younger. I believe the photo of Louisa Evans in "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude" is cropped from this photo. Please correct my conclusions if you see I am in error.

Joseph Pollard Family

Grandchildren through John Arthur Allred

John Arthur was Mary Ann Pollard's youngest child, and so we come to the last of her grandchildren with these. They were: Arthur Allred, born in Spring City February 14, 1910 and died there the 24th, ten days of age.
LaFerne Allred, born and died May 22, 1916, and Clyde Allred, born and died 9 May 1917, these two daughters share a memorial at the Spring City cemetery.
Elva Romola Allred, born 1 April 1913, passed away at Sylmar, Los Angeles county, California 1 June 1982. She married in Salt Lake, January 17, 1934 James Rogers Fechser, 1907-1975. They were parents of 5 children: James Rogers, Jr, Louise Antoinette, Gerald Arthur, Douglas Richard and Florence Romola. James Rogers Fechser Jr is buried at Riverside National Cemetery, honors due a US Veteran of the Korea conflict.

Grandchildren of Mary Ann by Her Daughter Martha Amelia Anderson

Martha Amelia Allred Anderson was married to prominent educator J. W. Anderson. His assignments as teacher began in Spring City, later they would go to Mt Pleasant where he assumed the responsibilities of Sanpete County Schools superintendent. He also served as juvenile judge for Sanpete and Sevier counties. Martha Amelia was active, with her husband in the services of their various wards. The children of this couple, all born in Sanpete County were:

Beulah Amelia A. Neill, born 14 Jan 1898 and passing away April 1971 at Holladay in Salt Lake County. She was married to Dr. Glenn G. Neill in 1918. He served as physician for Geneva Division of US Steel and Kennecott Copper. They were parents to Bessie Jeanne N. Richardson (1919-1987), Richard Glenn Neill (1925-2003), James William Neill (1927-). Beulah and Glenn both passed away in the Salt Lake City area, they are buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

James Clair Anderson, born 14 May 1900, married to Florence Dunn. His military registration identifies him as medium height, slender build, blue eyed and brown haired. He registered at Mt Pleasant, Utah. James and Florence had one son, James Dunn Anderson who was born in Ogden, Utah. I have not determined the dates of death for this couple. I have no further biographical information at this time.

Vernon Hazen Anderson, born 2 Jul 1903 and passed away 23 Apr 1964, husband first to Jasmine Gessel and then to Iva Belle Gribble, whom he married Aug 12, 1935 in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They were later divorced. In his obituary, published Deseret News & Telegram Saturday April 25, 1964, is listed one son, William and three grandchildren surviving him. Jasmine G. Lym passed away 1991, does not refer to a marriage with Vernon and Social Security Death Index has both wives passing away on the same date, 12 Jul 1991. Jasmine's obituary was found in the Deseret News.

Alton Boyd Anderson, 17 Jul 1905 to 20 May 1965, married to Afton Lydia Burrie in 1940 and later Carol Salisbury Buchannan in 1960, both marriages in the Salt Lake County Alphabetic Marriage Index. Alton's obituary ran in the Deseret News Thursday May 20, 1965, page B9. We learn he worked for the Utah State Tax Commission as a clerk in the Motor Vehicles Department. Alton passed away at home in Salt Lake City of natural causes. He had attended University of Utah, was a member of Sigma Pi and served as a priest in the LDS Church. He was survived by his wife Carol and his brothers and sisters. He rests in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Alma Owen Anderson, 18 Nov 1909 to 15 Oct 1987, listed in his obituary as A. Owen, husband to Charlotte L Wycherly. I find their marriage on 21 February 1941 in the Western States Marriage Record Index His obituary notes this marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. A. Owen and Charlotte operated Owen's Shoes in Holladay, Utah, where they were 'active in civic and community affairs'. They had one son, Michael Owen. Charlotte's obituary states she is survived by daughter-in-law Tamara Anderson and two granddaughters. Owen and Charlotte are interred at the Holladay Memorial Park.

Eva Maurine A. Buma, born 30 December 1913, wife of Henry Daniel Buma, marrying on 15 Apr 1938. Henry Buma passed away 9 June 1993 and Maurine, I believe on February 10, 1994. They were parents of six children: Henry Neil, Roger Brent, Sharon Maurine, Thomas Michael, Tracey Layne and Jeff. Henry's parents were both born in Holland. He held several positions with Utah Power & Light, was general manager of the Mayflower Cafe in Salt Lake. Active in civic and professional organizations, he and Maureen enjoyed traveling.

Mary Marjorie A. Snyder Foxe, born 14 January 1918 and passed away 8 March 1995 in Santa Clara,California. Her first husband Jesse Floyd Snyder passed away of natural causes at age 36 in Santa Monica, California 27 October 1953. There were no children of this union. They were married in Salt Lake City 1942. Mary later married Robert Foxe in California. I only have found her death record in the California Death Index, 1940-1997.

We Learn of the Loss of Simon Nad Puzey

In this morning's Salt Lake Tribune I read the obituary of Nad Puzey. It suggests he died in Spring City, he will be buried there on Saturday September 17. Particulars can be read at www.rasmussenmortuary.com
Nad is lauded as one of Utah's original cowboys, a family man, a horse man. A friend. He was born in Spring City the tenth child of Albert and Martha Beck Puzey. Long a resident of Riverton (and that area of the Salt Lake valley) he returned to Spring City when he retired. "God's country", he is quoted. He is survived by seven children, one brother, his second wife, 31 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
I will tell more of Nad when I get to the grandchildren of Lydia Pollard Puzey.

A Grandson By Joseph Delos Allred

Steven Terrance Allred, with various sources spelling it 'Stephen' was born January 12, 1898 in Spring City. He married on 18 Dec 1929 Ruth Elma Jorgensen in the Salt Lake City Temple. Steven was a barber for over 40 years we learn from his obituary in the Salt Lake Tribune on Sunday December 5, 1982, page B19. He was active in his faith, serving in various capacities for many years. Steven and Elma were parents of three sons, Richard Don (1931-2003), Stephen K, Paul R. Steven Terrance Allred died 3d December 1982, followed by his wife 1st January 1998. Her obituary begins: Ruth Elma Jorgensen Allred celebrated the new year by entering the arms of her beloved husband.
Their family was raised in Salt Lake and this is where they rest, at the Salt Lake City Cemetery. At the time of Ruth's death they had 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

While Joseph Delos Allred passed away early, Steven did not grow up an only child; his mother later married Joseph Henry Puzey, his father's cousin and grew up with a younger brother and sister, Lydia Marie Puzey Andrew and Richard Keith Puzey.

Lola Jane's Last Two Children

Cora Virginia Justesen married Fergus Theodore Thompsen 28 Dec 1931 in Manti, Utah. I do not have the marriage having been performed in the Manti LDS Temple in my record. This marriage ended with a divorce. They had a son William Sean Thompsen. I have his birth as 1937 and a death date in 1978. Cora married Walter David Hook 18 Dec 1935, and this couple also had a son Donald P. Hook. Cora died 21 Dec 1998 at Reseda, Los Angeles, California, where I learn from Social Security Death Index that Walter also died there in May of 2011. They have two grandchildren in my record.
Fergus Thompsen passed away in St George Utah in 1986.

I have located WWII Army Enlistment information for Fergus Thompsen which indicates he was a shipping or postal clerk at the time of his enlistment in 1943. I have not yet learned anything more of Walter Hook.

Lola Winona Justesen married Louis S. Allred 12 Jun 1942 in Manti. Lola passed away in Provo 14 Jun 2005, preceded by Louis on October 27, 1969. They were parents of seven children, five sons and two daughters. Two have passed away, Vicky Sue in 1960 at age 15, James L. in 2008 aged 64. Their remaining children are Robert S, David L, John A, Cynthia and Randy B. Lola and Louis are buried in the Spring City cemetery. I have no (further) biolgraphical information as yet on this family.

Mary Ann's Grandchildren through Lola Jane A. Justesen

Lola Jane Allred married John Franklin Justesen on November 13, 1895. Spring City farmer/rancher he also served as postmaster and as Spring City mayor.
Their first child, daughter Elizabeth Cleo was born 9 Aug 1896, the year Utah became a state. I have identified two husbands for Cleo: Claude Waltimer Burquist and Ernest Millerschoen. Both Cleo and Ernest passed away in California, I believe. Cleo had on child, Franklin Claude Burquist, born in Spring City in 1924 and passing away in California in 2011.
Edith Fern was the second child, born 25 Dec 1898. I find her with her husband William Frank Andersen. Her obituary ran in the Deseret News January 13, 1987, stating she died in a Salt Lake nursing home of natural causes. I find records with spellings of both "en" and "on" but find that Edith's daughter has a son whose middle name is spelled Andersen. I use this evidence for my spelling the family name with the "en". The number of Danish immigrants to Sanpete would also suggest this spelling is correct. Edith's only child, daughter Helen Dawn Andersen, survives her husband Robert Rue Hansen who passed away in 2008. She has three children which will be numbered with Mary Ann's great-grandchildren.
Sarah Maxine was born 25 Sep 1900 and died in a Salt Lake City hospital on 9 Dec 1964. I find various dates for both birth and death. An obituary ran in the Deseret News Friday, Dec. 10, 1965, page 10B. THis record tells us Sarah was an elementary School teacher as well as serving on the LDS Stake Sunday School Board. I have identified no children of Sarah's and husband Rulon Peter Peterson. Neither her obituary nor their headstones refer to any children. They are buried at Ehpraim Park Cemetery, Rulon having joined his wife in rest on April 27, 1989.
Mary Hazel, 1903 to 1985, Her husband Clinton S. "Brick" Robison, 1903-1990, was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah County but grew up i Bingham Canyon. He was a butcher and grocer. He served also on the Bingham Canyon Volunteer Fire Department. They had three children: Mary Sue who died at two years of age, Clinton J and Samuel P.
Inez Ophelia, 1904 to 1990 and her husband, Lyman Sheldon Monsen of Mt Pleasant were parents to three sons, J Sheldon, Stephen B and John P. and I have identified 17 grandchildren.
John Evans the only son of Lola and John Franklin was born8 Jul 1908. He had been hauling livestock in Pigeon Hallow in Sanpete county when the truck overturned, crushing him and assigning him the statistic of first auto death of 1938.

An Overdue Correction

I find in the Salt Lake papers this morning the obituary of Margaret Boud Coombs, 94, daughter of Joseph Edwin and Irene Delaney Boud. I have not known prior to this that that couple had this child. I find also, in the 1930 US Federal Census they have a son, Robert four years younger than Margaret. My post of July 31, 2010 then is incorrect and I show a lapse in researching. I am certain this will not be the only error I find as I go on with this story of this remarkable family. At other times I will find more complete information; when I find either: errors or incomplete information, my goal is to correct it as quickly as I am able.

So, while I have not gotten to the grandchildren of Elizabeth Pollard Boud let me introduce Margaret Boud, born 1916 in Salt Lake City and married 1939 Alan Coombs. A graduate of University of Utah at age 20 with a degree in Science and Education. Margaret and her husband were restauranteurs in Salt Lake for over thirty years and active supporters of the local ski industry.
They have four children. Alan Coombs passed away 1976. Margaret- Margie- passed away August 20, this past Saturday.

I am sure her family has our collective sympathy and condolences. Her obituary is posted at www.larkinmortuary.com

I will search for more information about our kin Robert, as well.

And I extend my apologies for my error.

Passages

To women especially important to me have passed away from this family: Robyn Suzanne Leary Mancini passed away in New York on June 6, 2011 at age 60. She was the granddaughter of Ralph Backman. My mother Joan Kirkham, daughter of Ralph Backman (and aunt to Robyn Leary), passed away after battling pancreatic cancer for 11 months on Jul 14, 2011 in Ogden, Utah.
I am aware of a hesitancy to put my mother's death into print. But I know of her legacy, which will touch many for a long time to come and which supports me in all things.

Grandchildren through James Carlos Allred

Clarence Jay Allred born at Chester in Sanpete county on February 19, 1900 passed away February 9, 1969. He had served as Executive Secretary of the Utah State Roads Commission. With his wife Thelma Myrtle Carter, 1907-1956, he had three daughters: Colleen A. Holbrook, Joyce A. Olson Dowden and Carolyn A. Smith. Clarence Jay and Myrtle are buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery. After Myrtle's death Clarence married Evelyn Neff (1907-1997) in 1957. Evelyn was an elementary school teacher, she and Clarence did not have any children. She also is buried in Salt Lake City Cem. Two of Clarence's daughters have passed away. I have identified 11 grandchildren.

Merrill Allred was born in Spring City 24 Feb 1904 and passed away the folllowing day. He was laid to rest in that cemetery.

Alice Genile Allred Prestwich, 15 Dec 1907 - 21 Feb 2004, died at her home in Salt Lake City. Her obituary in the Salt Lake Tribune portrays a full rich life. She taught in the Spring City public schools and also worked with the Utah State driver license bureau. She was an avid genealogist. She married William Berg Prestwich June 27, 1934 at the Manti LDS Temple. They were predeceased by two infant sons, and Berg followed his wife in 2009, passing away at 100 years of age. They are survived by son Larry Prestwich (wife Anne) and daughter Connie Brinton (husband W. Robert) as well as 11 grandchildren.

James Raymond Allred, 12 Aug 1910 to 28 Nov 1980 was married to Melba Miller in 22 Nov 1940 at the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. Two sons have passed away: James Raymond, Jr (1945-1948) and Brian Lee (1946-1992). Melba's obituary identifies surviving children as daughters Darlene Lustig and Nancy Bollinger and son Clinton Carl. James and Melba Allred are buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Erma Allred, fifth child of James Carlos lived 24 Apr 1916 to Apr 1985, her death date found in the Social Security Death Index. She married Donald K. Barton (1915-1997) July 2, 1939 in Manti. Their children are Suzanne B. Hansen, Valerie B. Youngstrom, Eric Donald Barton, and Carl William Barton. Erma and Donald both passed away in Salt Lake City.

Mary Anne's Family, continued

I learn a little bit more of Lola Juanita Backman Peterson's family from the book The Gottfredson Line (FHL us/can 929.273 G713gr). Her husband, Arthur Marion Peterson was born in Circleville, Utah. Also of Utah pioneer stock he served an LDS mission in the Western States Mission and this was where he and Lola met. They married in the Manti LDS Temple 1917. I have listed her children.

Grandchildren through James Carlos Allred and Ruth Anine Justessen are Clarence Jay Allred (1900-1969), Merrill Allred (b & d 1904), Alice Geniel A. Prestwich (1907-2004), James Raymond Allred (1910-1980) and Erma A. Barton (1916- 1985). I have recorded sixteen children from these 5 (great grandchildren to Mary Anne.)

By Lola Jane Allred and John Franklin Justessen Mary Anne has eight grand children: Elizabeth Cleo J. Burquist Millerschoen (1896-1961), Edith Fern J. Anderson (1898-1987), Sarah Maxine J. Peterson (1901- 1965), Mary Hazel J. Robinson (1903-1985), Inez Ophelia J. Monson (1904-1990), John Evans Justessen (1908-1938), Cora Virginia J. Thompsen Hook (1911- ), Lola Winona J. Allred (1913-2005). I have record of 15 children of these 8 grandchildren of Mary Anne.

Joseph Delos Allred had one child before his untimely death: Stephen Terrance Allred (1898-1982). Stephen's mother did remarry, her second husband Joseph Henry Puzey also a descendent of Joseph Pollard. We will meet that family later. Stephen Terrence Allred and his wife Ruth Elma Jorgenssen had three children.

Martha Amelia Allred Anderson had seven children: Beulah Amelia A. Neill (1898-1971), James Clair Anderson (1900- ), Vernon Hazen Anderson (1903-1964), Alton Boyd Anderson (1905-1965), Alma Owen Anderson (1909-1987), Eva Mauarine A. Buma (1913- ), anad Mary Marjorie A. Snyder Foxe (1918-). These seven grandchildren of Mary Anne had nine children that I have identified.

John Arthur Allred, Mary Anne's youngest child was the father of four, Arthur Allred (1910), LaFerne Allred (1916), and CLyde Allred (1917) deceased at or shortly after birth. His surviving child, Elva Ramola A. Fechser (1913-1982) and her husband James Rogers Fechser were parents of five.

Grandchildren of Mary Ann Pollard Allred

I was fortunate to get to Spring City for the Heritage Days events a few weeks ago. Among the homes I ventured out to see was that of James A Allred and his wives, of whom Mary Ann was the last surviving. Southwest of the Spring City LDS Meetinghouse, within a block of the Allred Schoolhouse and the granary, I tried to imagine the scenes of our subjects time. Difficult, except that I could see how there was much open space and much farm work to be done.
By her six children May Ann had twenty-six grandchildren. The first, Lola Juanita Backman was born 1892 in Salt Lake City, daughter of Mary Ophelia Allred and George Seigfried Backman.
Lola married Arthur Marion Peterson. Both passed away in California, she in 1977 and he in 1981. They were parents to seven children: Ophelia Orlean, Virginia Beth, Melba Anne, Donald Arthur, George Russell, Lola Caroline and James Reid. I do not have death dates for Melba Ann P. Swensen or James Reid Peterson. Their siblings Ophelia LaMont died 2009 in Los Angeles, Virginia Mangeris passed away in Berthoud, Colorado in 1997; Donald died as a child and George died in 2003 in Greensburg, Washington. Lola King passed in 1981 at Mar Vista, California. I have identified sixteen grandchildren for Lola Backman Peterson.

Along Colateral Lines

While I have been looking into the Australian relations I thought I would check again with the other Pollard siblings. James Pollard and Elizabeth Thrasher had a number of children baptised in the Corfe Castle parish church. The eldest was Sarah who married Peter Williams, a stone layer born in Steynton or Stainton, Pembrokeshire, Wales. They were married by banns in the Corfe Castle parish church December 1826. I have identified four children but have found little of any adult-aged records as marriage or death/burial.
James (bap 1813), William and Elizabeth (bap 1816) were born between Sarah and Joseph of our story and I cannot account for their having reached adulthood. Two others James (1806) and Fanny (1811) died the years they were born.
THE BISHOP'S DAUGHTERS
I believe I will begin the next generation's -the Daughters' grandchildren- in a descendency format: Mary Ann's grandchildren, then Louisa's etc.

Passages

In the Deseret News, Saturday April 16 we learned of Bessey Christensen Puzey's passing. She died in Richfield, Utah. She is the wife of Willard R Puzey whom she married in 1941- June coming would have been 70 years! This alone would make them remarkable and exemplary,if any doubt exists. Along with Willard, Bessey is also survived by their children Byron and Sandy Puzey, Vickie and Bill Lemmon, and Jimmie and Jeannie Puzey; a foster daughter, 19 grandchildren and 51-plus great grandchildren. Internment will be Spring City Cemetery April 18 following services in Richfield.
Willard Reid Puzey, a son of Albert E. Puzey is grandson to Lydia Pollard Puzey. We hold him and his family in high and sympathetic regard.

Collateral Lines

Years ago I had a chance to look at -in my own hands- a funeral notice for George Pollard, brother to Joseph Pollard.
This photographic item was produced in Melbourne Australia if my memory serves. And with that I knew that Joseph had maintained some sort of contact with his family of England. This month, on the 4th I received a note from a descendant of George Pollard who had settled in Australia.

When I looked in my files I found only dates: George Pollard born either 24 or 28 Jun 1824 at Corfe and died 1915. Nothing more. Because the funeral momento had a picture either with others in it or named on it I knew George had a family but I have no record. So it was that I delighted in receiving a note from someone who had chanced upon this blog. And with this contact perhaps we will learn a little of what became of Pollard siblings. (My record, probably based on the LDS Archive records has Joseph with 8 siblings, George the youngest, 5 years younger than Joseph.)
As I learn more about this brother in Australia and perhaps of the others I will bring that information to this site.

I have added a picture sent me by Kaitlyn Emmett. This is not the funeral card. Kaitlyn is the great great granddaughter of George's daughter Elizabeth Ann.

Passages

In August I rushed to finish the report of a generation before going on to another activity. This family has had much to reflect on- for me, at least- since then. These members have passed away: Thomas Van Latta, husband of the late Lynda Glade Latta (daughter of Lucile Backman Glade) on February 18; Mildred Jensen Puzey, wife of the late Charles Beck Puzey (son of Albert Puzey)on February 14. Mildred, is being honored today at services in Wales, Utah and in Spring City where she will be buried.
We lost Jan Kirkham Duncan on October 10 when she had a tragic fall while hiking in her beloved Big Timber, Montana mountains and we lost her, and my brother J Rex Kirkham the 9th of this month when he lost his battle with cancer in New Mexico. My personal knowledge of these last two and what I have learned of the former confirm my admiration and pride in the heritage we have, the legacy we can leave.
I have not had the determination to sit at this project again for a little while. It is the realization that there are many in the Bishop's Daughters' families I have not found and/or met. And I want as much now as before to offer a snapshot of what we have in common once I do.