In a history recounting the terrible Bear River Massacre of members of the Northwestern Shoshone, Colen Sweeten, Jr. reported in the Malad Idaho Stake Centennial History Book, “Mormon settlers began to have some success in their efforts to extend the hand of fellowship and friendship to the scattered Indians. When the survivors of the battle …
Early Settlers of Woodruff
Lying 12 miles south of Malad City, is the southernmost community in Oneida County, the center of which is situated just three miles North of the Utah-Idaho border. Initially known as “Muddy Creek” because of the heavy spring runoff waters making the creek running through the area muddy, the community was later named Woodruff in …
The Tithing Granary, An Economic Necessity For Early Malad Settlers
By: Cameron Wright, the winner of the 2013 8th grade History Project for “Most Historical” with his research on the “Tithing Granary”. The Tithing Granary was an important economic feature of Malad, Idaho. It was located near the historic Malad Co-op building during the 1860’s and then later moved to its current location today, behind …
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A Pioneer Doctor in Oneida County
Joseph William(s) (J.W.) Morgan was born in Carmarthenshire, South Wales, in 1838. He studied medicine in Cardiff, Wales, where he became an assistant to Dr. Jones, who was physician to the nearby Colliery, and where he and Dr. Jones alternately prescribed for the miners. On June 4, 1863, he sailed on the ship “Amazon” to …
Nancy Asay is selected as Oneida County Farm Woman of the Year, and as District 1 Farm Wife of the Year
The Oneida County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee elected Nancy Asay as the Oneida County Farm Woman of the Year for 2014. Nancy will also serve as the District 1 Farm Wife of the Year for 2014. She will be honored on July 4 by appearing in the Sesquicentennial parade. Nancy and her husband Bill have …
Malad High School Traditions
The Dragon Mascot Always known for their competitive sports teams, the “Dragons” is a fitting symbol for Malad High School. You would certainly think that the mascot, the dragon, came about because of the rich Welsh heritage the Malad Valley is known for. It certainly fits, especially when you read the Welsh legend about the …
A Tribute to our Father – Lynn Stayner – A farmer who considered his best crop his children! By his children “Kind, loving, patient, selfless and willing to give service to anyone” are just a few of the words that describe our father, Jay Lynn Stayner. He was born on September 29, 1929, to Henry …
Ilean Corbridge, Malad’s Honored Pioneer for 2014.
Ilean Corbridge has been chosen by the Malad Chamber of Commerce as Malad’s Honored Pioneer for 2014, and as such will be one of the honored guests in the July 4 Sesquicentennial Parade. Ilean was born on June 18, 1928, on a ranch near what is called Red Rock. Her father was mowing hay with …
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Gene Caldwell will be Malad Valley’s Honored Veteran for the July 4 Parade
A wonderful tradition for the Malad 4th of July Parade is carried on each year by the Malad Area Chamber of Commerce in naming an Oneida County military veteran as the “Honored Veteran”. Gene Caldwell will ride in the parade this year as Malad’s Honored Veteran. Normally each year, Gene nominates a veteran from the …
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Early settlers in the Malad Valley
Before Idaho became a territory in 1863 and before Oneida County was formed in 1864, there were people moving into the Malad Valley. After members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints settled in the Salt Lake City area in 1847, colonists started moving into other areas in the Great Basin. Many groups …