Please check notes attached to the posts related to your family lines, I believe I will place updates as I learn of them there.
As I am researching contacts for the upcoming bicentennial of Joseph Pollard I have learned of changes in the various lines that occur over time: birth, marriage, death. Fortunate I am to learn our history though through these events.
Over a year ago I visited Mitzi Vinson in the assisted living center in Ogden. Frail, she was having increasing difficulty in accomplishing daily tasks. from my professional experience I realized that a change was likely to happen wherein she would need to have skilled nursing care and that place would not have her stay where she was. I do not know when the change did happen; after calling and getting the "this number is no longer in service" I stopped by and was informed she was no longer a resident, but they were unable to tell me where she had been placed, as this was now the reality: it would be a placement rather than a move. During this renewed research I see that a death date is listed as having come in January of 2018.
I know that Mitzi, daughter of Grace Lucile Backman Glade, and granddaughter of Grace Bailey Pollard Backman, had two daughters and four grand children, none of them in Utah. So I face east and wish them well and remember Mitzi fondly.
Joseph Pollard 1819 - 2019
Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 has been selected for the program. James H. Backman has begun reaching out to the Daughters' lines in hope of having each represented. Watch for communication from him or from myself. When it is available I will post the print program.
I am delighted with the responses so far. My initial effort was to contact those who have submitted sources, changes, information and documentation to the www.FamilySearch.org profiles. I have re-learned that sometimes this is done by strangers doing a good turn, so there have been polite refusals as well as enthusiastic acceptances.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Thursday, February 14, 2019
Joseph Pollard Bicentennial
This from James:
We have Joseph Pollard as a common ancestor. His 200th birthday is in 2019. We suggest a gathering at his grave site on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 at noon. His grave is on the South end of the Salt Lake cemetery, close (Northeast) to the Church located on 4th Avenue and P Street. You will see our group there.We are contacting descendants we can locate from Joseph's seven daughters. Please spread the word with other descendants stemming from your particular Daughter.
We have begun making contacts, watch for either my or James H Backman's name in messages. We are excited to get to know you.
We have Joseph Pollard as a common ancestor. His 200th birthday is in 2019. We suggest a gathering at his grave site on Memorial Day, May 27, 2019 at noon. His grave is on the South end of the Salt Lake cemetery, close (Northeast) to the Church located on 4th Avenue and P Street. You will see our group there.We are contacting descendants we can locate from Joseph's seven daughters. Please spread the word with other descendants stemming from your particular Daughter.
We have begun making contacts, watch for either my or James H Backman's name in messages. We are excited to get to know you.
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Milestones
I was reminded that Joseph Pollard's bi-centennial is in 2019. James H. Backman has posed the idea of doing "something". Jim is a big thinker, but also a big share-er: he wants YOU to take part in remembering our common ancestor. He approached me because I have your names. Well, some of you. Watch for more.
Tuesday, March 27, 2018
Serendipitous Finds
In recent searches for Mary Ann Bailey Pollard and her parents I have found several confusing or conflicting sources. Both www.familysearch.org and www.ancestry.com have had them. Partly, it is the number of family members interested in learning more about our family; partly - sadly - it is persons unconnected to our history attaching records that may on the surface match, but do not stand up to scrutiny.
I must keep on the lookout to keep from being in the second group. Attention, commitment and patience are required. I can make a slip in any or all three.
Today I tried to verify some entries that I felt were mistaken. This is actually a fun sojourn in family history and I encourage it: if it doesn't seem right to you dig in!
I had help, and that help was greater than I could have imagined. I was at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City on level B-2. I presented the pedigree sheet I had printed up that caused my questions.
I had found that Mary Ann Bailey (Pollard) was born in 1821, her parents James Bailey and Mary Brook were married about 1820 and James Bailey had died about 1818. I needed to find the exact dates to clarify this jumbled family record! Without judgement it is possible that Mary Ann was born up to a year prior to her parents settling the issue with a priest. Life and times have had more than one shift in the last 200 years.
To be born three years after a parent passes away is slightly different. It might be the wrong dates, dates might be "guesstimated", or many other things, including the human relationship factors that we have experienced since time began.
I started with "what I know". Mary Ann provided her family history as needed for LDS ordinance work in Salt Lake City. Her birth date, place of birth, parentage. They could be off but they were given in the first person, so I felt I should trust that.
But I found no corroboration. After a few hours (about three, but less) I did find a marriage record in Lifton, Devonshire, England at the parish church, on the 27 of May 1822 between James Bayly and Mary Williams, a widow. She was of that parish. He was not, but "of Stowford". The marriage was in the presence of William Brok [Brook] and Robert _____. It was performed by the Curate of the parish.
This was in Find My Past, available in the Library or by subscription. Using www.maps.familysearch.org I was able to find the places and potential for movement of several places in various records. I have - for the moment - surmised that Mary Ann Bailey was born after the marriage of her parents of record, James and Mary, but that Mary had married a Mr. Williams prior so that Mary Ann would have been christened Williams, though later accepted by Mr. Bailey. The witness William Brok can be Mary's father. A widowed single mother might have moved home of necessity. James and Mary had four children of their marriage christened in Cornwall, near to Lifton, through to 1828. So I know our James Bailey did not pass away in 1818, but his death date still eludes me.
Research in family history is not a one page endeavor. I have had to "just accept" some things sometimes "for now". But I am interested in knowing my history, and while there is time and I am able, I will open that book again and again.
Join me! Open YOUR book! Dive in!
I must keep on the lookout to keep from being in the second group. Attention, commitment and patience are required. I can make a slip in any or all three.
Today I tried to verify some entries that I felt were mistaken. This is actually a fun sojourn in family history and I encourage it: if it doesn't seem right to you dig in!
I had help, and that help was greater than I could have imagined. I was at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City on level B-2. I presented the pedigree sheet I had printed up that caused my questions.
I had found that Mary Ann Bailey (Pollard) was born in 1821, her parents James Bailey and Mary Brook were married about 1820 and James Bailey had died about 1818. I needed to find the exact dates to clarify this jumbled family record! Without judgement it is possible that Mary Ann was born up to a year prior to her parents settling the issue with a priest. Life and times have had more than one shift in the last 200 years.
To be born three years after a parent passes away is slightly different. It might be the wrong dates, dates might be "guesstimated", or many other things, including the human relationship factors that we have experienced since time began.
I started with "what I know". Mary Ann provided her family history as needed for LDS ordinance work in Salt Lake City. Her birth date, place of birth, parentage. They could be off but they were given in the first person, so I felt I should trust that.
But I found no corroboration. After a few hours (about three, but less) I did find a marriage record in Lifton, Devonshire, England at the parish church, on the 27 of May 1822 between James Bayly and Mary Williams, a widow. She was of that parish. He was not, but "of Stowford". The marriage was in the presence of William Brok [Brook] and Robert _____. It was performed by the Curate of the parish.
This was in Find My Past, available in the Library or by subscription. Using www.maps.familysearch.org I was able to find the places and potential for movement of several places in various records. I have - for the moment - surmised that Mary Ann Bailey was born after the marriage of her parents of record, James and Mary, but that Mary had married a Mr. Williams prior so that Mary Ann would have been christened Williams, though later accepted by Mr. Bailey. The witness William Brok can be Mary's father. A widowed single mother might have moved home of necessity. James and Mary had four children of their marriage christened in Cornwall, near to Lifton, through to 1828. So I know our James Bailey did not pass away in 1818, but his death date still eludes me.
Research in family history is not a one page endeavor. I have had to "just accept" some things sometimes "for now". But I am interested in knowing my history, and while there is time and I am able, I will open that book again and again.
Join me! Open YOUR book! Dive in!
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Friendly Places
Do check out rhodeshistory@blogspot.com where Sheri Rhodes has creatively presented histories on her Puzey and Polard lines and others. She has commented on this blog and I recall reading her blog as well but I failed to let you know where.
At the holiday it is nice to have friendly places to visit!
At the holiday it is nice to have friendly places to visit!
Thursday, August 21, 2014
Passages
I have had the distinct pleasure to know many cousins of my own generation and of my parents'. Beyond that it is fewer, and often only through published reports. Primarily obituaries. A good resource for the family historian, but maddeningly sad for the individual who had a chance to get to know someone and let it slip away.
My employment is in long term care. Nursing homes, care centers, etc. Presently I am employed by the health care organization which has the contract at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. When I first began working there a resident asked, "Are you related to Dale Kirkham? You look just like him!" It turned out that Dale was also one of the elders I would be serving, and yes we were related. (But no, I did not look just like him.) Long I have thought it behooved me to treat the elders and the disabled that I work with as if they were my own family, because they might well be. And they have been.
I have reported the passing of some of our Joseph Pollard kin in the comments below the entry that identifies them as a descendant of Joseph and Mary Ann Pollard. I am not completely satisfied with this as you, faithful reader or new researcher, may miss learning of a family I am immensely proud of and long to recognize. Until I learn a way to improve this report I have thought I would try to make a "new post" of the event and then add the comment in that place as I have been. And so, here:
Recently, on the 16th of this month, Helen Dawn Andersen Hansen passed away at the Wm E Christoffersen Home. I had the blessing of getting to know her as an elder I served as well as a cousin I got to know better. She will be buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens in Salt Lake.
Over the time we were involved Helen, you and I lost other kin; a month ago it was Robert Samuel Allred, whose mother was Lola Winona Justesen Allred, sister to Helen's mother Edith Fern Justesen Andersen. These two were daughters of Lola Jane Allred, daughter of Mary Ann Pollard Allred. Another cousin, J Sheldon Monsen, son of Inez Ophelia Justesen passed away only last year. Age and illness can wield a stinging sword. Edith and Inez are noted in a post of Aug 27, 2011 and Winona in a post of Sep 3, 2011.
I am not sure if it is appropriate to post the obituary, I would appreciate comments on this. The obituary is, often, the source of this history. And it is the history of this family I hope to provide.
My employment is in long term care. Nursing homes, care centers, etc. Presently I am employed by the health care organization which has the contract at the William E. Christoffersen Salt Lake Veterans Home. When I first began working there a resident asked, "Are you related to Dale Kirkham? You look just like him!" It turned out that Dale was also one of the elders I would be serving, and yes we were related. (But no, I did not look just like him.) Long I have thought it behooved me to treat the elders and the disabled that I work with as if they were my own family, because they might well be. And they have been.
I have reported the passing of some of our Joseph Pollard kin in the comments below the entry that identifies them as a descendant of Joseph and Mary Ann Pollard. I am not completely satisfied with this as you, faithful reader or new researcher, may miss learning of a family I am immensely proud of and long to recognize. Until I learn a way to improve this report I have thought I would try to make a "new post" of the event and then add the comment in that place as I have been. And so, here:
Recently, on the 16th of this month, Helen Dawn Andersen Hansen passed away at the Wm E Christoffersen Home. I had the blessing of getting to know her as an elder I served as well as a cousin I got to know better. She will be buried at Larkin Sunset Gardens in Salt Lake.
Over the time we were involved Helen, you and I lost other kin; a month ago it was Robert Samuel Allred, whose mother was Lola Winona Justesen Allred, sister to Helen's mother Edith Fern Justesen Andersen. These two were daughters of Lola Jane Allred, daughter of Mary Ann Pollard Allred. Another cousin, J Sheldon Monsen, son of Inez Ophelia Justesen passed away only last year. Age and illness can wield a stinging sword. Edith and Inez are noted in a post of Aug 27, 2011 and Winona in a post of Sep 3, 2011.
I am not sure if it is appropriate to post the obituary, I would appreciate comments on this. The obituary is, often, the source of this history. And it is the history of this family I hope to provide.
Our
loving and beautiful mother, Helen Dawn Andersen Hansen passed away
peacefully on Aug. 16, 2014 at the Salt Lake Veterans Home at the age of
88 due to age-related causes.
Helen was born Feb. 26, 1926 in Provo, Utah to William and Edith Andersen. The family relocated to the Capitol Hill area in SLC, where, in the 4th grade, Helen met her future sweetheart, Bob Hansen. Despite this starry-eyed puppy love, her education did not stop there. She continued to excel at West High and graduated from the U. of Utah with a BA in French, the language which she dearly loved and retained in song and conversation until her last moments. Helen was a teaching assistant at the "U" while working on her Master's Degree. She has always valued education and was a life long learner, always eager to explore and learn new things.
During Bob's service in WWII, Helen supported the troops through her work at the Ogden Arsenal. In 1947 Helen and Bob were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Her children Lane, Mark and Paula soon followed--as well as successive French poodles. She especially loved her dogs and has never been without one of her loyal companions throughout her life.
After spending five years in Idaho due to Bob's job as a distributor for Phillips Petroleum, the family moved to SLC, eventually settling in the Indian Hills area on the East bench. Here, on Skyline Dr., Helen continued to raise her three children. Helen was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has served in many callings. She especially enjoyed serving the youth as Young Women's President and Primary President, among other callings. Additionally, it was here in the Monument Park neighborhood that Helen cultivated deeply cherished friendships and her love of her exquisite garden and yard.
As her children became more independent, Helen and Bob--the latter now employed by TWA--began to enjoy many wonderful travel experiences throughout the world, with France being the favorite destination of Helen, bien sur!
One of Helen's many interests, oil painting, blossomed later in life; she was extremely gifted at rendering beautiful and inspiring Utah landscapes. Helen also had a profound love of nature, including animals, the sunshine, the ocean, sandy beaches and the beautiful Utah mountains, where she enjoyed spending time at her cabin.
Other pursuits included tennis, attending musicals, theater productions, and especially caring for her eight grandchildren, who along with her twenty great-grandchildren, were the true joys of her life (sorry, Utah Jazz).
Helen was famous for her very creative family parties, gifting enduring memories for all with her fantastic "theme" parties, most of which added an educational flavor.
Helen and Bob maintained a great interest in genealogy, Utah pioneer history and nurturing life-long friendships, especially those whose seeds sprouted at West High. Together, the couple spent a great deal of time and effort on an extraordinarily successful 50th year reunion.
As Helen would often say, "Je t'aime. Au revoir."
Helen is survived by R Lane Hansen, Mark Hansen (Debi), Paula Toronto (Russ), 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services to be held Friday, Aug. 22nd, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South. Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment at the same location.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the LDS Branch Presidency at the Salt Lake Veterans Home, as well as the loving, caring staff that has taken such wonderful care of Helen for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Utah Humane Society or the Perpetual Education Fund. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/obituary.aspx?n=helen-dawn-andersen-hansen&pid=172174181#sthash.rydOrGQ8.dpuf
Helen was born Feb. 26, 1926 in Provo, Utah to William and Edith Andersen. The family relocated to the Capitol Hill area in SLC, where, in the 4th grade, Helen met her future sweetheart, Bob Hansen. Despite this starry-eyed puppy love, her education did not stop there. She continued to excel at West High and graduated from the U. of Utah with a BA in French, the language which she dearly loved and retained in song and conversation until her last moments. Helen was a teaching assistant at the "U" while working on her Master's Degree. She has always valued education and was a life long learner, always eager to explore and learn new things.
During Bob's service in WWII, Helen supported the troops through her work at the Ogden Arsenal. In 1947 Helen and Bob were married in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Her children Lane, Mark and Paula soon followed--as well as successive French poodles. She especially loved her dogs and has never been without one of her loyal companions throughout her life.
After spending five years in Idaho due to Bob's job as a distributor for Phillips Petroleum, the family moved to SLC, eventually settling in the Indian Hills area on the East bench. Here, on Skyline Dr., Helen continued to raise her three children. Helen was a devoted member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and has served in many callings. She especially enjoyed serving the youth as Young Women's President and Primary President, among other callings. Additionally, it was here in the Monument Park neighborhood that Helen cultivated deeply cherished friendships and her love of her exquisite garden and yard.
As her children became more independent, Helen and Bob--the latter now employed by TWA--began to enjoy many wonderful travel experiences throughout the world, with France being the favorite destination of Helen, bien sur!
One of Helen's many interests, oil painting, blossomed later in life; she was extremely gifted at rendering beautiful and inspiring Utah landscapes. Helen also had a profound love of nature, including animals, the sunshine, the ocean, sandy beaches and the beautiful Utah mountains, where she enjoyed spending time at her cabin.
Other pursuits included tennis, attending musicals, theater productions, and especially caring for her eight grandchildren, who along with her twenty great-grandchildren, were the true joys of her life (sorry, Utah Jazz).
Helen was famous for her very creative family parties, gifting enduring memories for all with her fantastic "theme" parties, most of which added an educational flavor.
Helen and Bob maintained a great interest in genealogy, Utah pioneer history and nurturing life-long friendships, especially those whose seeds sprouted at West High. Together, the couple spent a great deal of time and effort on an extraordinarily successful 50th year reunion.
As Helen would often say, "Je t'aime. Au revoir."
Helen is survived by R Lane Hansen, Mark Hansen (Debi), Paula Toronto (Russ), 8 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren.
Funeral services to be held Friday, Aug. 22nd, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Larkin Sunset Lawn, 2350 East 1300 South. Family and friends may call one hour prior to services on Friday. Interment at the same location.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the LDS Branch Presidency at the Salt Lake Veterans Home, as well as the loving, caring staff that has taken such wonderful care of Helen for the past two years. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Utah Humane Society or the Perpetual Education Fund. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/deseretnews/obituary.aspx?n=helen-dawn-andersen-hansen&pid=172174181#sthash.rydOrGQ8.dpuf
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