Jesse Nicholas Ward was born in a cedar post cabin (Curlew Valley) Snowville, Utah. April 17 1874. In June the family traveled in a horse drawn wagon to Willard, Utah where he was blessed by Shadrack Jones, and named after his Great Grandfather Jesse Nicholas. In October the family returned to (Muddy Creek) Woodruff, Idaho …
Richard Alvin Ward
Born 2/10/82 in Woodruff, Idaho. Married Marinda Irene John 4/27/04. Died 12/28/63. They had 11 children. From my father’s written words I quote, “I was born of the finest of parents, ambitious, honest and kind. “ While just a lad his father bought a band of sheep and Dickie boy became the herdsman. As the …
History of Ida Paulina Ward
By Eunice Isabell John Griffiths In a little old one room log house on the morning of Feb. &, 1877 in Woodruff, Idaho, Ida Paulina Ward the sixth child of George Ward and Eunice Alice Nicholas was born. She was a very outgoing good natured child from the time she was born. When Ida became …
Sketch of Marintha Pearl Ward Thomas
Marintha Pearl Ward Thomas was born Aug. 14, 1892, at Woodruff, Idaho, the thirteenth of 14 children. I grew up on a farm with my parents George and Eunice Nicholas Ward. I had a well provided and happy home, learning to help with chores and housework. I went to school at Woodruff and later in …
Owen David Ward
Owen David Ward, son of George and Eunice Nicholas Ward, was born May 29, 1889 in Woodruff, Oneida, Idaho. His parents owned and operated a farm and raised cattle and sheep. He was the twelfth child in a family of fourteen. His parents came to Woodruff from Willard, Utah, in the spring of 1870. Here …
Charles William Ward
Charles William Ward, the eighth of fourteen children, was born April 16, 1880 at the family home in Woodruff, Oneida County Idaho, to George Ward and Eunice Alice Nicholas. He grew up in Woodruff and attended school and church there. He was of a studious nature and loved to read good books. He was a …
Beatrice Fortune Smith Jones
By her daughter, Sarah S. Ward Beatrice Fortune Smith Jones was born February 22, 1858 at Spanish Fork, Utah, the daughter of John Smith and Sophia Fortune Smith. Her parents were born in Scotland. They left Scotland to come to this country with their two older children, a boy and a girl, on the ship, …
Catherine Evans Jones
(Aunt Kate) I looked at the funeral program in my hands. It read: In loving memory of Mrs. Catherine Evans Jones Age 79 Born October 13, 1887 Malad City, Idaho Died December 23, 1966 Malad City Idaho Funeral service Tuesday, December 27, 1966- 1:00 St. John L.D.S. Ward Chapel Bishop James Madsen was giving the …
Rosa Elizabeth Ward John
By Mrs. Marvin (Rosemarie) Nelson, a daughter Rosa Elizabeth Ward John was born in a little, two room, log cabin, at Woodruff, Idaho, June 3, 1885. Her parents were George and Eunice Alice Nicholas Ward. Rosa was the tenth child of a family of fourteen. As she grew, she assumed her assigned duties as a …
George W. Jones
George W Jones died Sunday, December 7, 1941. Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Stake Tabernacle for George W Jones, 64, who died at his home Sunday from a lingering illness. Bishop Junius Crowther presided. Benediction was offered by Arch Harris. Speakers were J.M. Isaacson, R.N. Hill, and John E. Blaisdell. Musical numbers were …