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.
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
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.
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.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, September 15, 2011
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.
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.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
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.
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.
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.
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