Notes: The McKelleb Harmon Pursch Pugh Families

Matches 1 to 50 of 1883

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1	According to the 1910 Census record; Sarah states she was the mother of three children, only 2 were living. A search of the Indiana Births, 1888 - 1920 Database reveals a female child was born to Noah and S Harmon on September 6, 1903, Vigo County Book H-8, page 67. Believe she may have been among the unidentified dead and with her father who died in the tragic train explosion in 1907 at Sandford, Indiana.	Family: F03138
2	According to the 1910 Indiana Census; Elizabeth states she is the mother of 13 children with 9 living. We have proven all 13 children who were named on the Family Bible; however, a child was given the date of birth of June 25, 1898, only to find it born a different date. Could there be a child not within the count?	Family: F03038
3	According to the Kentucky 1900 and 1910 Census William and Anna had no children.	Family: F01848
4	Although the 1900 Census states that William and Eliza have been married for 51 years, I find this unlikely since Eliza would have been only 9 years old at that time.	Family: F02607
5	Although the Henry Saunders website says that Goose Creek is in Virginia, it is not. It is in Kentucky.	Family: F01289
6	Although the Indiana Marriage Collection says that Iva and Ray were married in 1910, I have my doubts about that because Iva is with her parents in April of 1910 and the collection says they were married in Feb 1910. I will keep it as is until I can find where i have an actual document to proof it. Their son Donald was not born until 1919. Although this does not necessarily mean they were not married in 1910.	Family: F04083
7	Elijah and Sarah had six children. Source: Descendants of Robert Kelsay Author: Fred D Kelsay Page 74	Family: F03180
8	In the Kentucky Marriage Records online William's last name is spelled Colbert	Family: F03910
9	Jim and Cynthia never married. Source: Descendants of Robert Kelsay Author: Fred D Kelsay Page: 112	Family: F03153
10	Morgan County is now Scott County	Family: F00614
11	No children were born to this union, however two foster children are remembered as having lived with Elza and Minnie at different times. The first one was named Raymond and was called "Milk Bucket Anne" by teh neighbor children because he carried a milk bucket to the neighbor (Mrs. Higgenbottom) to collect milk and eggs. When he became of age he left and nobody has heard from him since. The second child was named Robert (Bob) Silvers and as a teen ran around with Wilma and dated one of her friends. According to Joe Day, Robert became a truck driver for Navejo Freight Lines.	Family: F03216
12	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F03650
13	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Family: F03711
14	Today Queensbury is Glens Falls.	Family: F03480
15	Perry and Amanda has more than Goldie for children, however, this is not a direct line so I only put her parents name in so that way if nobody knew who they were it would help them in their research of their direct line.	Amanda
16	According to the 1930 Census, Hattie's parents were born in Holland.	Hattie
17	Mary states that she is the mother of six children with 5 of them living. This is in the 1900 census.	Mary
18	Mary states that she is the mother of 7 children with 4 living. But with her being married, 3 times it is unknown who the deceased children belong to. In 1910, it states that the three children living with Hollis and Mary are Hollis's children. So it either is a mistake on the census takers' part or she was married previously to another Rhoden.	Mary E
19	Rhoda states she is the mother of two children, with both living, but with the dates on the children's birth; where is the second one? None of the other children's births match.	Rhoda
20	Susan states in 1910 that she is the mother of 13 children with 8 living, but in 1900 she says she has only one child with one child living. Quite a difference so I would say someone else gave the information in 1900 and thought that Etta was the only child.	Susan
21	There is a William Davis that was born about 1840 in Indiana that is living with John and Elizabeth in 1860. I do not know if he is a servant, work hand, or relation.	John N Adair
22	Compiled by Lillie L. Harris 1995 Huffman, Emma E.: b. 23 Apr 1861 Preble Co., OH, d. 31 Jan 1931 Htgn Co., IN, bur. Lancaster, IN; Fa. Aaron Adams; Mo.Rebecca McCormick; 1/m 18 Oct 1877 Leander Lewis; 2/m 1930 Jacob Huffman; ch. Estella Groff & Ernest Adams; Sib. Elisha, Charles, David, Leander & Minnie Ruggles. Obituary - Huntington, IN. Herald-Press - Monday, February 1, 1932 Huffman, Emma E. Funeral services for Mrs. Emma E. Huffman, who died Sunday morning at 6 o'clock at her home in Jefferson township near Jefferson Center, following a stroke of paralysis, will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Methodist Episcopal church at Jefferson Center with the pastor, the Rev. D. M. Church, assisted by the Rev. L. M. Kreider, of Lancaster, in charge. Burial will be at the Lancaster cemetery. Mrs. Huffman was born in Preble county, OH., April 23, 1861, the daughter of Aaron and Rebecca McConnich Adams. She was united in marriage to Leander Lewis, on October 18, 1877, who died April 6, 1929. Two Children Survive Two children were born to this union, Estella M. Groff, of Mt. Etna, and Ernest Lewis, of Marion. Her second marriage was to Jacob Huffman on September 25, 1930. She is survived by the two children of her first marriage, a step-son Elijah Huffman, of Gary; four brothers, Elisha Adams, of Connersville; Charles Adams, of Richmond; Daniel Adams, of Marion; and Leander Adams, of Jefferson township; and one sister, Mrs. Minnie Ruggles, of Jefferson township. She was a member of the Jefferson Center Methodist Episcopal church. Lancaster Cemetery - Huntington Co., Lancaster, IN. - State Rd. 221	Emma E Adams
23	Although several people have stated that Alice's last name is Their, there is no indication of this in the documentation with her children and husband.	Alice
24	Mary states in 1900 that she is the mother of 12 children with 6 living.	Mary Allen
25	Althought, in the 1900 Census Margaret is listed as being born in Missouri when she is living with her brother Cyrus, in the 1880 Census when she is listed with her father, she is being listed as being born in Ohio. I am going to go by the Ohio birthplace unless I find something that shows that she wasn't besides the 1900 Census.	Margaret Alltop
26	Sarah states in 1900 she has 10 children with 8 living, in 1910 she has 11 children with 8 living.	Sarah Elizabeth Anderson
27	The 1900 Census says 1855 for Margaret's birth year, however the 1880 Census says about 1845. I imagine the 1845 is more correct so that is what I have. Most generally women did not have children when they were 10.	Margaret Arnett
28	In the 1900 Census Zelpha states that she is the mother of 7 children with 6 of them alive. Need to find the rest. Not sure if Sarah and Lottie are the same individual or not. Makes me wonder with both of them marrying a Hopkins, but it is possible. Need further research.	Zelpha A Arnold
29	According to Henry's death certificate he was single at the time of death, so it is assumed that he never married.	Henry Thomas Barbee
30	Mary R. Todd 1867-1900 Mary F “Mollie” on census records Not sure if this is Mary “Mollie” before she died? 1900 Census: KENTUCKY Fleming Hillsboro Ed 44 Dwelling 133 dated June, no day listed William Todd (35) Feb 1865 married 13 years KY both parents KY Farmer owns free farm 3. Mollie (31) Nov 1868 wife mother of 4/4 KY both parents KY Authur (11) Oct 1888 son KY Farm Labor Eugene (9) Aug 1890 son KY Jennie (7) Mar 1893 daughter KY Indexed Ivetia (2) Sept 1897 daughter KY NOTE: See WW Draft cards on Eugene’s date of birth 1910 Census: KENTUCKY Fleming Ed 50 Dwelling 178 1. Robert Rankins (36) m1 3 years KY both parents KY Farmer General Farm owns free farm Indexed Tensie (25) m1 mother of 1/1 KY both parents KY Lela (2) Daughter KY Nancy (66) mother wd *mother of 4/2 KY both parents KY 1910 Census: Mary’s gone KENTUCKY Fleming ED 59 Dwelling 110 William D Todd (43) m2 6 years KY both parents KY Farmer General Farm owns by mortgage farm Amanda (31) m1 wife mother of 1/1 living KY Auther (21) son single KY Farm Laborer Home Farm Eugene (18) son single KY Farm Laborer Home Farm Jennie indexed B (17) daughter KY Ivetta indexed Iretha (14) daughter KY Charles C (1) son KY 1920 Census: KENTUCKY Fleming Sherburne Ed 81 Dwelling farm 159 Robert Rankins (45) owns free KY both parents KY farmer general farming Tincie (35) wife KY both parents KY Lela (11) daughter KY Evelyn R (9) daughter KY Elgin B. (7) son KY Wilburn (5) son KY Robert, Jr. (1 and 4 months) son KY Nancy Rankins (74) mother wd KY both parents KY 1920 Census: KENTUCKY Fleming Mayors Office Ed 88 Dwelling Farm 1010 Crain Town Pike William D Todd (51) owns free KY Both parents KY Farmer General Farm Amandy (40) wife KY both parents KY Arthur L (31) son KY Farm Laborer Home Farm Charles C (10) son Jewell (8) daughter Indexed Eulalah (5) daughter 1930 Census: KENTUCKY Fleming Ed 2 Dwelling 3 Robert Rankin (56) owns has radio married age 33 KY both parents KY Farmer General Farm NO to vet Tencie (44) wife married age 21 KY both parents KY Elgin (16) son KY Wilburn (14) son KY Robert (12) son KY Brooks (9) son KY Merle (6) daughter KY Virginia (4) daughter KY Nancy (86) mother wd KY both parents KY 1. Mary F. (Mollie) Rankins: No Family Unit Census records and Tombstone reveal born 1867, in Kentucky Tombstone reveals died 1900 USGenWeb, Concord Cemetery - Indexed: On Same Stone Nancy B. Rankin 1844-1934 Mary R. Todd 1867-1900 Mary F “Mollie” on census records - 1900 indicates born November 1868; believe it should be November 1867 since James was born in 1868 and Tombstone indicates year WWI Draft = Arthur Lander Todd, age 28, home- Flemingsburg KY; born October 26 1888 Fleming County; single; signs Arthur Lander Todd; Tall in height; Slender build; gray eyes; dark brown hair NO to bald NO to other disabilities; registered June 5 1917 in Fleming KY WWII Draft = Arthur Landers Todd at 1602 E 35th St Marion Grant Co IN; telephone- 1278J age 53 born Oct 27 1888 in Fleming KY; person to know address- Louisa Toddd, same address; Employer’s Name- Veterans Administration Facility, Marion, Grant Co IN; signs Arthur Landers Todd; white; 6’ 160# blue eyes brown hair light complexion registered April 27 1942 in Grant County, Marion, IN WWI Draft = Eugene Todd, age 25 of Williamsburg, IN born August 24th 1891 in Flemingsburg, KY; a Farm Laborer for Clarence L Pitts; have a wife and one child; married signs Eugene Todd Tall in Height; slender build blue eyes light brown hair NO to bald NO to other disabilities; registered June 5 1917 in Wayne County, Green Twp IN WWII Draft = Eugene M Todd of 3120 ½ South Washington St. Marion IN; NO phone; age 50; born August 24 1891 in Hillsboro, KY; person to know address- Mrs Rose Todd, wife, same address; Employer- WPA works in Marion, Grant, IN signs Eugene M Todd; white 6’ 165# blue eyes brown hair Ruddy complexion; registered April 27 1947 in Marion IN	Nancy Barbee
31	William's birthdate was calculated on the age on the death certificate since no birthdate was on the death certificate.	William M Barbee
32	The Tipton County, Indiana Book as Clara as Clara E Phyllis, however the Indiana Marriage Collection has her as Clara Bartholome so until I can find proof of her last name I will leave it as it is in the Marriage Collection online.	Clara Bartholome
33	Lucy says in 1910 that she has been married twice and that she has a child, but that the child is deceased and since Charles and Lucy were married 0 years in this census it is assumed the child belongs to the other husband.	Lucy E Barton
34	Iona was sealed to her parents on September 1, 2001 in FRESN Temple, although she did not need to be because she was born under the covenant.	Iona Beus
35	Some of Louis's children were sealed to their parents after they died, but it did not need to be done because they were born under the covenant.	Louis Phillip Beus
36	Paul Beus who has devoted his life to ranching and dairying and now makes his home in Ogden, was born in Piedmont, Italy, March 19, 1847. He has therefore passed the seventy-second milestone on life's journey and his business cares and responsibilities he has largely turned over to his sons. Mr. Bens is a son of Michael and Marion Beus, who in 1856 came to the new world and established their home in Ogden, Utah, Paul Beus being at that time a lad of nine years. He walked from the starting point of their trip on the Missouri river to Utah. After they had reached their destination the father built a log house on Twenty-seventh street in Ogden and engaged in burning charcoal, which he manufactured of the best quality and therefore found a ready sale for the product. He also engaged in farming where the family located and where his son Paul still resides. The first home of the family was a rock house, but later Mr. Beus of this review replaced the former dwelling by a two-story brick residence. The land was all wild when it came into possession of the family, but the united efforts of father and children soon wrought a marked transformation. They cleared the land, broke the sod and sowed a tract to wheat, which they cut with a case knife and thus threshed three hundred bushels. Before this crop was harvested they had to gather waste wheat to live on. Later they cut their wheat with a cradle, then with a self-rake and now with a binder. This indicates the progressive methods which have been instituted and which the Beus family have quickly adopted. The father was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he made the trip to Utah with a handcart company. In the early days the family experienced all of the hardships and privations incident to pioneer life and as the years passed on they were able to secure some of the comforts and luxuries of life as the result of their industry and determination. Their farming methods underwent a marked transformation as they did away with the old hand methods and adopted the newly improved machinery which has so greatly lessened farm labor. In the year 1883 Mr. Beus was united in marriage to Miss Catherine Combe and to them have been born seven children: Michael; Joseph P.; Cora, now the wife of Job Kendall; Lydia; Edna; Zina; and Julia. The wife and mother passed away in February, 1912. The religious faith of the family is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and for the past twenty years Mr. Beus has been one of the teachers in the church. He was also sent on a mission to the Indians. His sons, Michael and Joseph, have been on missions to France and Switzerland, covering two years. The family is highly respected in the community where they reside, their sterling worth having gained for them the warm regard of those with whom they have been brought in contact. Mr. Beus has led a most active and useful life as a rancher and dairyman. He has worked persistently and earnestly in the development of the fields and in the conduct of his dairy business and the years have brought him a gratifying measure of success which he justly deserves. Source: Utah Since State: Historical and Biographical. Volume II.	Paul Beus
37	The earliest representatives of the Bowen family emigrated from Swansea, Wales in 1663. They came with John Miles' Company of Welsh Baptists and settled in Massachusetts and founded the town of Swansea. About 1687, Jonathan Bowen, and some others from the Rev. John Miles' Company of Swansea, Massachusetts, removed to Cumberland County, New Jersey and settled in the neighborhood of Bowentown. The Bowens were extensive landowners and citizens of much influence in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Many of them held public offices in the county. Source: Descendants of Robert Kelsay Author: Fred D Kelsay Pages: 7 & 8	Seth Bowen
38	The river now flows where the cemetery was.	Manda Brinegar
39	Marriage Record, image: Barbaralee Etta Rhoden born WTH September 9 1924; resides 419 S 7th WTH; a Switch Board Operator; father- Omer D Rhoden, bp Sandford IN, a Fireman at Dresser Power Plant, resides 419 S 7th WTH; mother- Bonnie Mahan bp Sandford IN, deceased; YES to first marriage; signs Barbaralee E Rhoden; Charles W Broadhurst acknowledges facts Charles William Broadhurst born WTH April 21 1924; resides 11 E Miller Ave WTH, a Welder (may be miner, unreadable); father- David F Broadhurst bp WTH a Miner Boss, Dresser Mine; mother- Hilda S ??Metta, at home bp ?Mcfainsher, IL; both resides 11 E Miller Dr WTH; YES to first marriage; Barbara E Rhoden acknowledges facts License acquired June 21st 1947; certified legally married by Rev Michael Dynhaey, Catholic Priest on June 22nd 1947	Charles William Broadhurst
40	In the 1900 Census, Ferrel is male, in 1930 she is female.	Farrel F Brockus
41	Sarah states in the 1900 Census that she is the mother of twelve children with six of them living.	Sarah J Brockus
42	At least one living individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living
43	I have a death certificate for a John Thomas Bryant, but I am not sure it is the right one so I have not included the information on him.	John T Bryant
44	Even though the 1900 census states the year of birth as 1840, it is obvious with how old she is that it is 1860.	Fannie M Bullock
45	Although Harry died in Fayette County, his residence was Nicholas County, Kentucky	Harry Talbott Burgess
46	Name: William Richard Butler Birth Date: 16 May 1848 Birth Place: Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, Wales Parents: William and Ann Morris Butler Death Date: 19 Oct 1903 Death Place: Tropic, Utah Arrival: 2 Oct 1856, Edward Bunker Handcart Co. Spouse: Eliza R. Snow Alexander Marriage Date: abt 1868 Marriage Place: Cottonwood, (Holladay) Utah Died of stomach cancer. Married 2nd: Elizabeth Fischer Date: 12 Jan 1881 , St. George, Utah Divorced when children were in their teens Married 3rd: Susan Clarissa Williams Heaton -No children Date: 12 Jan 1881 , St. George, Utah (Div) William 's father and four of his children died of cholera shortly before the sailing date of William 's mother and her daughter and William . William was only eight when they left. William 's mother made the decision to leave the burial to another daughter as the fare for the trip had already been paid. It was not an easy thing to do. Nine days before they landed, William turned eight. When they reached Iowa City , the handcarts were not ready so they had to help build them. They were in the third handcart company. William 's mother and sister became ill with cholera and were to be left behind, but the family prayed, and they were able to go on with the Company. About a month after their arrival in the Valley, William was baptized. They settled in what is now the Holladay/Cottonwood area of the valley, where William received some education. His mother was set apart as a midwife. They were sent to Ogden to live. His mother married Ira Rice . They were called to settle the Beaver Dam area , southwest of St. George . Because of difficulties, they were advised to return north. After William 's marriage, they settled in Orderville, Utah , where their children were born and raised. When the Order broke up, they moved to Escalante where they lived until 1895 , then they moved to Tropic, Utah . William loved music, which he taught and wrote. He loved to sing and was the choir leader. He and his sons formed a quartet and sang together. He raised potatoes, worked at a lumber mill, and carried the mail. He also painted some pictures. He remained active in the church and community. Children of 1st wife: William Ira , b. 14 Sep 1869 , Washington, Utah . Myrza Ann , b. 12 Dec 1872 , Panguitch, Utah . Elizabeth Jane , b. 9 Jul 1875 , Panguitch, Utah . Laura Mary , b. 23 Jan 1878 , Orderville, Utah . John Randolph , b. 25 Apr 1880 , Orderville, Utah . Henry Morris , b. 9 Jul 1882 , Orderville, Utah . D. age 11. Hyrum Alexander , b. 1 Nov 1884 , Escalante, Utah . 2 Unnamed Children, about 1887 , Escalante, Utah . Hanna Eliza , b. 25 Jan 1887 , Escalante, Utah . Meriam , (twin) b. 29 Jun 1889 , Escalante, Utah . D. same day. Mary Ann , (twin) b. 29 Jun 1889 , Escalante, Utah . 2 Unnamed Children, about 1889 , Escalante, Utah . George Andrew , b. 2 Sep 1889 , Escalante, Utah . Reatha , b. 15 Sep 1894 , Escalante, Utah . Children of 2nd wife: Elizabeth Ann , b. 8 Mar 1882 , Orderville, Utah . Jacob Alma , b. 14 Jan 1884 , Orderville, Utah . Katherine , b. 8 Mar 1886 , Escalante, Utah . Jared Baldwin	William R Butler
47	Even though Martha is found in Mason with Clemie; she may have been selling the farm within these few days and making a move: NOTE - BE CAREFUL; THERE IS A NANNIE/NANCY CRAWFORD TO SHERMAN MITCHELL OUT THERE THAT IS NOT OURS - DO NOT CONNECT TO THAT ONE 1920 Census: KENTUCKY Fleming Ewing Ed dated January 10 -12th Dwelling farm 126 Licking River Rd Martha Campbell (59) owns free wd KY both parents KY Farmer General Farm Nannie B Mitchell (29) daughter wd KY Richard L Mitchell (7) grandson KY Gladys M Mitchell (5) grand daughter KY Indexed May Holland (35) companion KY KBI = Name: Gadys M Mitchell Date of Birth: 3 Nov 1914 County: Fleming Mother's Name: Nannie Campell Volume Number: 113 Certificate Number: 56205 Volume Year: 1914 KBI = Name: Lee Mitchell Date of Birth: 28 Aug 1912 County: Bourbon Mother's Name: Nannie Campbell Volume Number: 22 Certificate Number: 10902 Volume Year: 1913 Would have to order in births to know father’s name and find them in 1910 if this is Martha and her child Nannie. This is possibily Annie/Nannie. Furthur research required.	Annie Campbell
48	Further research leads us unable to make definite connection; however, is this the death of Clark Curtis? KDI = Name: Curtis C Campbell Death Date: 21 Apr 1973 Death Place: Perry Age: 084 RESIDENCE: Perry Volume: 27 Certificate: 13018 IF death above; is this him in 1920? 1920 Census: KENTUCKY Perry Masons Creek Ed 101 Dwelling Farm Dwelling 48/Family 49 Curtis Campbell (30) rents KY both parents KY Blacksmith own shop Flora (33) wife KY both parents KY Indexed Melda ?Meeda (8) daughter KY Merlie (1 and 2 months) KY Indexed Croshia Evans (21) sister n law KY	Clark Curtis Campbell
49	Paul Cardon from Utah Since Statehood Volume IV Paul Cardon, one of the pioneers of Cache county and a most highly respected citizen, was born December 28, 1839, at Prarustin, Italy, a son of Phillip and Marie (Tourn) Cardon. A contemporary historian has said: "The Cardons found a place of refuge in the Italian Alps during the awful days of persecution that cost the lives of tens of thousands of noble souls who maintained that every person had the right to worship God as he chose. Many of the Cardons were numbered among the martyrs. They were of the Waldenses and the second family in Italy to accept the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by the Latter-day Saints, under the direction of the late President Lorenzo Snow. This notable event in their lives took place in the year 1852." In February, 1854, Phillip Cardon with his family of four sons and two daughters left his native land to join the Latter-day Saints who had colonized Utah. They had already endured persecution for their belief and they did not dread facing the hardships that must await them after reaching the west. They arrived at their destination October 29, 1854, with the Robert Campbell company, settling in Weber county, where they remained until 1858, when the move southward was made. Paul Cardon was stationed as a guard to set fire to the homes and grain if it was necessary to do so. He was also one of the guards in Echo canyon and endured the hardships incident to the development of that section. The previous year he married Susannah Goudin, who crossed the plains with a handcart company, arriving in Utah, September 26, 1856. They became parents of six sons and five daughters, of whom two sons and a daughter have passed away. In December, 1869, he married Magdalene Beus, who had come to Utah as a child with the Ellsworth handcart company, and to this marriage were born nine children, six of whom survive the father. After the return from the south the Cardon family settled at Marriott, Weber county, and in 1859 Paul Cardon, with his father and brother Phillip, came to Logan, which was then a tiny hamlet containing only a few families. They became active factors in the development of the new settlement and its protection against the Indians. Paul Cardon aided in building the first log house in Logan and he afterward participated in the defense of the settlers against several Indian attacks, many times risking his own life in defending others. He became prominently identified with the religious, military, social and civil organizations of Logan and the Cache valley in the early days. In a military capacity he became first lieutenant of cavalry, receiving his commission from the president of the United States. As a local civil officer he served as the first treasurer of Logan and for many years as marshal. He had charge of the Temple Mill in Logan canyon, which furnished the lumber for the Logan Temple, and he assisted in surveying and building the Logan Canyon road. His activities in behalf of material advancement and moral progress in his community were most pronounced and valuable. One said of him: "It is impossible for the present generation to fully appreciate what you and your good wife have done for the development of Cache valley." Paul Cardon remained a resident of Logan until 1892, when he removed to Benson ward, securing a large farm. He there became one of the (Image not shown) Caption: Paul Cardon and Familybishopric of the ward, and he and his wives were greatly loved and honored there because of their many good deeds and their sacrifice for the benefit of others. Desiring to spend their last days among their children, they returned to Logan during the year 1912, taking up their abode in the seventh ecclesiastical ward. Paul Cardon was the father of twenty children, fourteen of whom survived at the time of his death, was the grandfather of seventy-three and the great-grandfather of seventeen. One of the local papers said of him: "In the passing of Paul Cardon, another of the old faithful pioneers goes to his well earned rest and leaves in his large posterity and multitude of friends the richest legacy that can come to any mortal. He is the last member of the second generation of Cardons to pass to the great beyond. Of him it can be truthfully said: 'He was one of God's noblemen, an honest man--devoted to good works.'"	John Paul Cardon
50	Joseph E. Cardon, son of Paul Cardon, was educated in the public schools of Logan and in the Brigham Young College, from which he was graduated in 1894 on completing a course in the normal department. Following his graduation he taught school in Logan for a period of two years. Prior to this, however, he was engaged in mercantile lines and was secretary and stockholder in the Cardon Jewelry Company, being closely associated with that enterprise for several years. In 1896 he was called to serve on a mission in the northern states and spent the first year in Indianapolis, acting as president of the Northern Indiana Conference. During the last year and a half he made his headquarters in Chicago, where he was secretary of the mission for eighteen months. He then returned to Utah in the spring of 1899 and organized the Logan Knitting Factory, of which he was elected president. With this he was actively associated for eight years. He likewise became manager of the Howell-Cardon Company, which is now the Shamhart-Christiansen-Howell-Cardon Company, owners of Logan's leading department store. He remained in the latter business for two years. In 1909 he became connected with the Cardon Company, with which he has since been identified save for a period of three years spent in Independence, Missouri. He was also the editor of the Liahona, the elders' journal, from 1913 to 1916 inclusive. This is a weekly paper and has a circulation of between fifteen and twenty thousand copies. While acting as editor of the paper he traveled extensively in Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas and Illinois in the interest of ecclesiastical matters, and in church work he has always taken a very active and helpful part. He is a member of the Logan first ward and he served as bishop of the ward from 1900 until 1906 inclusive. He was also in the stake presidency as counselor until 1911 and has since been made a patriarch, being ordained in February, 1913. Joseph E. Cardon has thus divided his time, attention and energies between secular and church affairs and it is characteristic of him that he carries forward to successful completion whatever he undertakes, whether in the upbuilding of the moral forces of the community or the advancement of its material welfare. The Cardon Company, of which he is the general manager, conducts one of the largest business enterprises in the state and in its control Mr. Cardon has shown splendid powers of organization. He now bends his energies to constructive effort and administrative direction, utilizing every opportunity that opens in the natural ramifications of trade. His sound judgment enables him to avoid the pitfalls into which unrestricted progressiveness is so often led and to direct his energies along those lines where fruition is certain. The name of Joseph E. Cardon also figures most prominently upon the pages of Utah's political history. He takes the keenest interest in political and civic matters and puts forth every effort that will advance the welfare of the state along those lines. His allegiance is given to the democratic party and he was a delegate to the Baltimore convention of 1912, on which occasion he received the largest vote cast in the state convention. In 1912 he was elected to the state legislature and reelection has continued him in the office for three successive terms, each nomination being made by acclamation. During the last session of the general assembly he became widely known as the father of the Blue Sky bill, also the Red Flag bill and other leading measures. During two terms' service in the general assembly he was chairman of the committee on appropriations and in the three sessions he has served on the committee on education and state institutions. On the 16th of September, 1896, in Logan Temple, Mr. Cardon was married to Miss Sophia Wilson, a native of Logan and a daughter of Joseph and Ann (McCormick) Wilson, whose people were pioneer settlers of Logan. Mrs. Wilson has now passed away. Mr. and Mrs. Cardon have become parents of eight children: Joseph LeGrand, who died in infancy; Joseph E., Jr.; Rula; Sybil; Bartell W.; Karma; Virginia; and Blanche. All were born in Logan with the exception of Blanche, whose birth occurred in Independence, Missouri. The family residence, owned by Mr. Cardon, is at No. 56 West Second North street. Through the period of the war no one questioned the one hundred per cent Americanism of Joseph E. Cardon, whose labors were untiring for the benefit of his country in connection with the prosecution of the great World war in the interests of world democracy. He was a member of the County Council of Defense, was chairman of war prison work and of the home service department. He also engaged actively in the sale of Liberty bonds and War Savings Stamps and took a most earnest and helpful part in advancing the interests of the Red Cross. Such in brief is the history of Joseph E. Cardon, whose developing powers have brought him to the front as one of Utah's most substantial and eminent citizens. He and his family are today among the largest property owners of Logan, having built many of the leading business blocks of the city. There is no phase of the city's development and progress with which they have not been associated, and while holding to high ideals, their efforts have ever been of a most practical and resultant character. Joseph E. Cardon has ever been a man of action rather than of theory and thus his name stands high in connection with the business and legislative history of the state. Source: Utah Since Statehood, Volumes 1-4 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Original data: Noble Warrum, ed.. Utah Since Statehood. Vol. 1-4. Chicago, IL, USA and Salt Lake City, UT, USA: S. J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919.	Joseph Emanuel Cardon