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.