Jean Marie and Jack AIRD wedding photo

Jack Alma Aird (Patriarch) (1924-2006) son of John Aird and Julia Deane Imlay . Married Jean Marie D. in 1947 in the Salt Lake Temple.

I am hoping to share this photo with the family of Jean Marie DAVIES and Jack AIRD. My mother Camilla SMITH WOOD is the maid of honor standing next to Jean Marie. Jean Marie D. and Camilla SMITH were friends at South high school they kept in contact for many years.

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Dee and Camilla

Married: 11 Jun 1946 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
SS: 11 Jun 1946 SLAKE

Six children BIC.
Thirty grand children.
Thirty Seven great grand children (2009)

left to right: Jean Marie Davis, Demoines "Dee" CLUFF, Kirt DeMar WOOD, Camilla SMITH, Leona SMITH WINSOR, Lois Shupe, Myrle SMITH.

Captive / Wounded / Slain by Indians

11th great grandparent (JR; Lark; Camilla SMITH; George Ensign SMITH; Harriett Camilla ENSIGN; Martin Luther ENSIGN; Mary BRONSON; Sylvanus BRONSON; David BRONSON; Mary TAYLOR; Hannah GILLETT; Hannah DICKINSON; Frances FOOTE; Nathaniel FOOTE and wife Elizabeth DEMING.

[original spelling]
Pg. Xxvi (The Foote Family by Nathaniel Goodwin)
The following narratives of Indian atrocities relate particularly to the children and other descendants of [11th Great-grandfather] Nathaniel Foote, the settler, and those connected with them by marriage.

[Family of Nathaniel Foote the settler - chronological Indian atrocities:

Son in-law John Dickinson - killed at Falls Fight -1676.

Grand son in-law Samuel Gillett - killed at the Falls Fight -1676.

Granddaughter Hannah Dickinson Gillett Jennings - taken captive by Indians - 1677.

Grandson Samuel Foote’s - wife Mary Merrick and two of her children taken captive - 1677

Granddaughter Elizabeth Foote Berlding [Belden] and three children slain by the Indians, two children wounded, her husband Daniel Belding [Belden] taken captive with one son and one daughter - 1696.
Grandson in-law Daniel Belding [Belden] taken captive with second wife Hephzibah Hephzibah was Killed - 1703 or 1704.

Granddaughter Sarah Dickenson Lane Kellogg - she and husband and four children taken captive - 1704 - Sarah escaped, her 4 year old son killed.

Great grandson Samuel Foote killed by Indians - 1704 (had be taken captive with mother Mary Merrick Foote in 1677.)

Great granddaughter (born while mother was in captivity) Captivity Jennings’ husband Abijah Bartlett killed by Indians -1708.
Grandson in-law Stephen Jennings Killed by Indians - 1710.]

[10th Great-Grandmother] Frances Foote, daughter of [11th Great-Grandfather] Nathaniel Foote, the settler, was married to [10th Great-Grandfather] John Dickenson first of Wethersfield, (Conn.,) after wards of Hadley, (Mass,) in 1648, - by whom she had a family of children [John Dickenson was slain at the Falls Fight]. --[9th Great-Grandmother] Hannah Dickenson, the eldest of the children, was born at Wethersfield, December 6, 16 1648, and was married to [9th Great-Grandfather] Samuel Gillett, of Hatfield, September 23, 1668. Mr. Gillett was lost at the “Falls Fight,” (the great fight with the Indians at Turner‘s Falls, on the Connecticut River,) May 19, 1676. His widow, Mrs. Hannah Gillett, was afterwords married to Stephen Jennings, of Hatfield, May 15, 1677, and was captured by the Indians and carried to Canada, September 19, 1677. She returned in 1678. Hencer, a daughter born soon after her return, was, very appropriately named “Captivity.”

[Hannah's father John Dickenson and her first husband Samuel Gillett had been killed by Indians at the Fall's Fight, later her second husband Stephen Jennings would be killed by Indians.]
[Hannah had been remarried only a few months when on 19 Sept. 1677 she and her 5-year old daughter Mary and her 4-year old son Samuel were captured during an Indian attack on Hatfield. Hannah was pregnant at the time. When the authorities refused to pursue the Indians in fear of ambush, her husband and Benjamin Wait set out together to recover the captives who were headed for Canada. After a journey that lasted all winter they reached Canada in January and negotiated a ransom with the French. There Hannah had a daughter she named Captivity Jennings on 22 Jan. 1678. Hannah returned home with her children in June 1678.[36] On 22 July 1710 Stephen Jennings while engaged in making hay was ambushed and killed by Indians at Brookfield. Captivity Jennings married Abigah Bartlett. He too was killed by Indians Oct. 1708.(http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bart/GILLET.htm)]

In or soon after the year 1690, Mr. Jennings removed with his family to Brookfield, (Mass.,) - a place which “has been famous for Indian inhabitants, Indian wars, and Indian barbarities,” - where on the 20th of July, 1710, he and five others, being at work in the meadow making hay, were sprung upon suddenly by the Indians, ++ and killed.

++ “The last mischief which was done by the Savages in Brookfield, was about the 20th of July, 1710. Six men, viz: Ebenezer Haward, John White, Stephen and Benjamin Jennings, John Grosvenor and Joseph Kellogg, were making hay in the meadows, when the Indians, who had been watching an opportunity to surprize them, sprung suddenly upon them, dispatched five of them, and took the other, (John White,) prisoner - White, spying [pg. xxvii] a small company of our people at some distance, jumped from the Indian that held him and ran to join his friends; but the Indian fired after him, and wonded him in the thigh, by which he fell; but soon recovering and running again. He was again fired at and received his death wound.” (History of Brookfield, by Rev. doct. Fiske, Pastor of the third church in that town.)

“The six men who in 1710, were killed in the meadows between this place and the south Parish, were buried in the Old Burying Ground, (which is situated about 80 rods southwest of the Meeting House.) The six graves are still discernable in the line next west of Mr. Cornelius White’s.” (Historical Discourse of Rev. Joseph I. Foote, Pastor of the first church of Brookfield, November 27, 1827.)

Pg. xxvii (The Foote Family by Nathaniel Goodwin)
His [Mr. Jennings] daughter “Captivity,” after she grew up to womanhood, became herself a captivator; inasmuch as she captivated Abijah Bartlett, of Brookfield, to whom she was married:- but, as if her fate was mysteriously linked with savage barbarity, he likewise was slain by the Indians, in October, 1708.

[9th Great-Grand Aunt] Sarah Dickenson, another of the daughters of John Dickenson was married to Samuel Lane, of Hatfield, (Mass.,) 1677. He died in Suffield, (Conn.) After his death she was again married to Martin Kellogg, then of Hatfield, afterwards of Deerfield, and subsequently of Suffield, by whom she had four children. She was his second wife. His first wife was Anna Hinsdale.

When Deerfield was destroyed by the French and Indians, February 29, 1704, Mr. Kellogg and four of his children, viz: Martin, born of his first wife, October 26, 1686, and Joseph, born November 8, 1691, Joanna, born February 8, 1693, and Rebecca, born December 2, 1695, all of his second wife, - were captured and taken to Canada. Mrs. Kellogg escaped. Epaphras Hoyt. Esq., in his Book entitled “Indian Wars,” gives the following history of this family: [Jonathan Kellogg age 4 was killed.]

“Among the captives was a family of Kelloggs, whose history is interesting. They were Martin, Joseph, Joanna and Rebecca. Rebecca, the youngest, resided at Cabnawaga, (N.Y.,) until a woman grown, and became extensively acquainted with the language of the Indians in that quarter. She and her two brothers, Martin and Joseph, who also learned the Indian language, were often employed as interpreters, the two latter at Indian treaties. Joseph attended one in that capacity, at Albany, in 1754; and accompanying Governor Shirley on the expedition against Oswego the nest year, did at Schenectady. Rebecca married a Mr. Benjamin Ashley, and was repeatedly employed as an interpreter by missionaries. In 1757, she accompanied the Rev. Gideon Hawley on a dangerous and tedious tour through the woods to Susquehannah river, on a mission to the Indians in that quarter, and [Pg. xxviii] died at one of their towns the same year. Martin was several times captured by the Indians, and conveyed to Canada, and afterwards bore a captain’s commission. He was remarkable for bodily strength, and firmness of mind; and many expolits of his early life, are related. Mr. Sargeant employed him in the Hollis School, where his knowledge of the Indian language rendered him eminently useful. He spent the last years of his life, at Newington, (Conn.,) and died about 1758.”

Pg. xxviii (The Foote Family by Nathaniel Goodwin) Martin Kellogg, son of Martin Kellogg aforesaid, settled in the first Society in Wethersfield, (Conn.,) and, for a season, dwelt on the lot next east of the Congregational meeting house, known as the Latimer place, where he was married to Dorathy Chester, daughter of Stephen Chester, son of John Chester, and of Sarah his wife, daughter of Governor Thomas Welles, all of the same town, January 13, 1716. Mr. Kellogg subsequently removed with his family to Newington Society, in the same town, where he continued to reside until his death, - which, according to a record on the stone at his grave, occurred on the “13th of November, 1753, in the 68th year of his age.”

Joanna Kellogg, the remaining captive child of Martin Kellogg, senior, through choice, remained among the Indians, and when she grew up, was married to an Indian chief. She died, leaving children. Before her death, she, together with several of her children, visited her half-brother, martin Kellogg, at Newington; but could not be induced to take up her residence with him. Her love of the “wild woods,” was too strong, and she returned to her Indian home. +

+ I have this account relating to Joanna Kellogg, from my friend Gen. Martin Kellogg, of Newington, great grandson of Capt. Maritn Kellogg, referred to in the account.

The difficulty of retaining in civilized society those who have been so long in captivity as to become accustomed to savage life, was often very great. A singular instance is found in page 240 of the Brookfield Record of lands. “December 9, 1714, Then granted to Margaret Otice, alias Lebue, one that was a prisoner in Canada, and lately came from thence, forty acres of upland in Brookfield, and twenty acres of meadow; provided she returns not again to live in Canada, but tarries in this province or territory, and marries to Capt. Thomas Baker.” The proposal was accepted. Capt. Baker was the first representative sent from this town to the General Court. Note to Rev. Dr. Fisk’s History of Brookfield.

[9th Great-Grand Aunt] Elizabeth Foote, daughter of Nathaniel Foote, of Wethersfield, (Conn.,) son of Nathaniel Foote, the settler, was married to Daniel Belden [Belding - 9th Great-Grand Uncle], of Hatfield, (Mass.,) Nov. 10 1670. They had fourteen children.

“Elizabeth, wife to Daniel Belden ye head of the family, together with Daniel Belden, John Belden and Thankful Belden, their children, were all of them slaine by the enemie, September 16, 1696.”
Pg. xxix (The Foote Family by Nathaniel Goodwin) “Sept. 16, 1696, The Indians came along from up Green-River to the town, and assaulted Mr. Daniel Belden’s house, - took Mr. Belden his son Nathaniel and daughter Esther captive, killed his wife and three children, and wounded Samuel and Abigail, but they recovered, - altho’ Samuel had a hatchet stuck in his head, and some of his brains came out at the wound.”
“The Indians making an Assault upon Deerfield, in this Present War, they struck a Hatchet some Inches into the Skull of a Boy there, - even so deep, that the Boy felt the force of the Wrench used by ‘em to get it out. There he lay a long while Weltering in his Blood; they found him, they Dress’d him; considerable Quantities of his Brain came out form time to time when they opened the Wound; yet the Lad recovered, and is now a Living Monument of the Power and Goodness of God.”

[Mother Elizabeth Foote Belding, granddaughter of Nathaniel Foote the Settler - 16 Sep 1696 Slain by the enemy [Indians].
Her children:
16 Sep 1696 Taken captive daughter 23yrs - Elizabeth -

16 Sep 1696 Taken captive daughter 12 yrs old - Esther -

16 Sep 1696 Severely Wounded 11 yrs old son Samuel - left for dead

16 Sep 1696 Wounded 6 yrs old daughter Abigail

16 Sep 1696 Slain by Indians son 15 yrs - Daniel

16 Sep 1696 Slain by Indians son 3yrs - John

16 Sep 1696 Slain by Indians daughter 8 months old - Thankful

Taken captive at a latter date - Father Daniel Belding - with his second wife Hephzibah - Hephzibah was killed.]

On the 17th day of February, 1699, Mr. Daniel Belden [Belding - 9th Great-Grand Uncle] afore-said was married to [spouse 2 of 9th Great-Grand Uncle] Hepzibah Welles, widow of Thomas Welles, Jun., of Hatfield. He died in 1691. In 1693, two of the children of Mrs. Welles were slain by the Indians, and her other daughter severely injured.

“June 6, 1693. The Widow Hepzibah Welles’ three daughters were knock’d in the head and scalp’d; two of them died, but the other lived.”

In the desolation which befell Deerfield, by an incursion of the French and Indians, February 29, 1703/4, Mrs. Welles herself, then Mrs. Belden, together with Rev. Mr. John Williams and his wife and children, and about one hundred and twenty of their neighbors, were by them taken captive and marched for Canada: but, horrible to relate, Mrs. Belden together with Mrs. Williams and several other women, were most cruelly put to death on the way.

“Hepzibah Belden was killed after they went out of town.”

“He that took me was unwilling to let me speak with any of the prisoners, as we march’d; but on the morning of the second day, he being appointed to guard the rear, I was put into the hands of my other master, who permitted me to speak to my wife when I overtook her, and to walk with her to help her in her journey. On the way we discoursed of the happiness of those who had a right to an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens: and God for a father and friend; as also that it was our reasonable duty quietly to submit to the will of God, and to say, The will of the Lord be done. My wife told me, her strength of body began to fail, and that I must expect to part with her; saying, she hoped God would preserve my life and the life of some, if not all our children with us; and commended to me, under God, the care of them. She never spoke any discontented word as to what had befallen us, but with suitable expressions, justified God in what had befallen us. We soon made an halt, in which time my chief surviving master came up, upon which I was put upon marching with the foremost, and so made to take my last farewell of my dear wife, the desire of my eyes, and companion in many mercies and afflictions. Upon our separation from each other, we asked for each other, grace sufficient for what God should call
[Pg. xxx (The Foote Family by Nathaniel Goodwin) ] us to. * * * * * * I was made to wade over a small river, and so were all the English, the water above knee deep, the stream very swift; and after that to travel up a small mountain; my strength was almost spent before I came to the top of it. No sooner had I overcome the difficulty of that ascent, but I was permitted to sit down, and be unburdened of my pack. I sat pitying those who were behind, and intreated my master to let me go down and help my wife; but he reused, and would not let me stir from him. I asked each of the prisoners, (as they passed by me,) after her, - heard that passing through the above said river, she fell down and was plunged over head and ears in the water; after which she traveled not far, for at the foot of the mountain, the cruel and blood-thirsty Savage who took her slew her with his hatchet at one stroke, - the tidings of which were very awful: and yet such was the hard heartedness of the adversary, that my tears were reckoned to me as a reproach.” (Hatfield Town Records)

Pg.. xxx (The Foote Family by Nathaniel Goodwin)
[9th Great-Grand Uncle] Samuel Foote of Hatfield [son of Nathaniel Foote, of Wethersfield, (Conn.,) and grandson of Nathaniel Foote, the settler, and was born May 1 1649.] was married to Mary Merrick, of Springfield, in the same State, in 1671. They had eight children. The mother and two of the three first born children, viz: Nathaniel, born 1672; Mary, born July 9, 1674, and Samuel born about 1676, are referred to in the Record, of which the following is a copy,-

“Goodwife Foote and two children were carried away by the Indians, in ther irruption on Hatfield, September 19, 1677” (Hatfield Town Records)

They were all subsequently restored. And the following article has reference to Samuel Foote, one of the above children.

“Samuel Foote was slain at Deerfield, in the meadow, near the town, February 29, 1703 / 1704.” (Rev. John Williams‘ “Redeemed Captive.”)

"Witch! Goodwife Webster is a Witch!"

Mary REEVE WEBSTER
We are Related to William Webster husband of Mary Reeve
through both Martin Luther ENSIGN's father and mother
[9th and 10th Great-Grand Aunt]

In the winter of 1684 the colonial town of Hadley Connecticut was stunned by the death of Phillip Smith [10 Great-Grand Uncle], one of their most prominent and upstanding citizens. He was "killed by an hideous witchcraft!"

The "Witch" was Mary Webster, Wife of William Webster who lived near Hadley. Her maiden name was Reeve. She and William were married in 1670. William was 53, she is believed to have been somewhat younger. They were poor but when by members of the local church came to help them, Mary ordered them to leave. The church people believed that Mary's unacceptable behavior caused by the devil, who was at work bringing evil into their community. They began to look for other signs that she was a witch and had "entered into a covenant with the devil."

News of strange incidents begin to circulate through the small community. Once a team of horses stopped outside Mary Webster's home and refused to go any further. The driver threatened Mary with his whip and then the horses continued on their way. Another story tells of a wagon over-turning nearby. The driver went to punish her for the deed and returned to find his wagon turned upright again.

Mary was visiting a neighbor when a chicken fell down the chimney and was scalded in a pot of water over the fire. The neighbor noticed that Mary had also been scalded. These stories were told as evidence when she was sent to Boston on May 22, 1683 for a hearing. The charges brought against her was as follows:

...that she, not having the fear of God before her eyes, and being instigated by the devil, hath entered into covenant and had familiarity with him in the shape of a warraneage, (fisher or wild black cat of the woods) and had his imps sucking her, and teats or marks found on her, as in and by several testimonies may appear, contrary to the peace of our sovereign lord, the king, his crown and dignity, the laws of God and of this jurisdiction

She was imprisoned and held over for trial. On Sept 4, 1683, a jury found her- Not Guilty.

This did not put matters to rest. Phillip Smith continued to have problems with the woman, and blamed her for his declining health. He saw visions of Mary Webster at this bedside. His friends went and "disturbed" Mary, and while they were with her, Phillip was reportedly able to rest at ease, but when they returned to him, his case continued to worsen. They heard noises, and felt the bed shake, and sensed a presents in the room. Finally they pronounced him dead.

Mr. Smith dies: The Jury that view's his Corpse, found a Swelling on one Breast, his Privities wounded or Burn'd, his Back full of Bruises, and several Holes that seemed made with Awls. After the Opinion of all had pronounced him dead, his Countenance continued as Lively as if he had been Alive; his Eyes closed as in a Slumber, and his Nether Jaw not falling down. Thus he remained from Saturday Morning about Sunrise, till Sabbath-day in the Afternoon; when those who took him out of the Bed, found him still warm, though' the Season was as cold as had almost been known in any Age: And a New England Winter does not want for Cold.

On the Night following his Countenance was yet fresh as before; but on Monday morning, they found the Face extremely tumify'd and discoulour'd. It was black and blue, and fresh Blood seem'd running down his Cheek upon the Hairs. Divers Noises were also heard in the Room where the corpse lay, as the Clattering of Chairs and Stools, whereof no account could be given. This was the End of so good a Man.

[see: The Magnalia Christi Americana, by Cotton Mather - 1702.]

This time the people of Hadley took the law into their own hands. As Smith lay dying they took Mary Webster out and hung her. When morning came she was still alive, so they took her down, rolled her in the snow. They buried her in the snow and left her. She survived the ordeal, and lived another eleven years during which time the famous Salem Witch trials took place. History calls her "Half Hanged Mary".

http://home.comcast.net/~bluebirdsong/chesley/witch.htm

Philip SMITH is the son in-law of Nathaniel FOOTE

Early America - Nathaniel FOOTE & Elizabeth DEMING; John DEMING & Honor TREAT

11th - 11th - 11th great Grandparents

Nathaniel FOOTE "the Settler" and Elizabeth DEMING

IV. Nathaniel FOOTE I - b abt 1593 Colchester, Essex, Eng; d 20 Dec 1644 Wethersfield, Hartford, CT; m abt 1615 at Shalford, Eng to Elizabeth DEMING b Oct 1595 Shalford, Essex Eng / Pitminster, Colchester, England; d 28 Jul 1683 Wethersfield, Hartford, CT; she was dau of Johnthan and Elizabeth (GILBERT?) DEMING and the sister of John DEMING who is also our 10th great Grandfaother; Other spouse Elizabeth Deming married second to Governor Thomas Welles. Thomas Welles was born 1590 at Stourton, Whichford, Warwickshire, England and died 14 January 1659/60 at Wethersfield, Hartford Co., CT. He had first married Alice Tomes c5 July 1615 in England they had eight children; Ch of Elizabeth DEMING FOOTE and Gov. Thomas WELLS were: none.

Seven Ch of Nathaniel FOOTE and Elizabeth DEMING were:
1. Elizabeth FOOTE - b 14 Jan 1617/18 Shalford, Eng; d 8 Sep 1700; m abt 1638 Wethersfield, CT to Josiah CHURCHILL died Jan 1686/87 Wethersfield, CT; Children: Mary married Samuel CHURCH; Elizabeth married Henry BUCK; Hannah married Samuel ROYCE; Ann married Mr. RICE; Joseph married Mary; Benjamin married Mary; and Sarah married Thomas WICKAM.

2. Nathaniel FOOTE II - b 5 Mar 1619/20; Married 1646, Elizabeth SMITH (bap. Jan. 28, 1626/7, Hadleigh, Suffolk, England), daughter of Lt. Samuel and Elizabeth SMITH.

3. Mary FOOTE - b abt 1623 Shalford; d. Jul. 31, 1721, Norwich, CT. Married first 1642 John STODDARD; second Apr. 4, 1674, Wethersfield, CT, John GOODRICH (b. 1623; d. Apr. 1680), son of John GOODRICH and Margery HOW; and third about 1681 Thomas TRACY (b. 1623; d. Nov. 7, 1685). Children of Mary and John STODDARD: Mary married Joseph WRIGHT; John married Elizabeth CURTIS; Caleb died young; Joshua married Berthia SMITH; Mercy married Joseph WRIGHT; Elizabeth married Mr. WRIGHT; and Nathaniel married first Mary, and second Eunice STANDISH.

4. Lt. Robert FOOTE - b 5 Mar 1626/27 Shalford; d abt 1681 New Haven, CT; m abt 1659 at New Haven to Sarah POTTER, daughter of William and Frances of New Haven, CT.; died May 1730 Guilford, CT; Ch were: (a) Nathaniel FOOTE b 13 Apr 1660 New Haven, CT; d bef 1715; m Tabitha BISHOP; (b) Sarah FOOTE b 12 Feb 1661/62 New Haven, CT, Sarah married first Isaac CURTIS, and second Nathaniel HOW; (c) Elizabeth FOOTE b 8 Mar 1663/64 New Haven, CT, Elizabeth married John GRAVES; (d) Joseph FOOTE b 6 Mar 1665/66 New Haven; d 6 Mar 1750/51; Joseph married first Abigail JOHNSON, second Sarah ROSE, and third Susannah (?) FRISBIE widow of John FRISBIE; (e) Samuel FOOTE b 14 May 1668 New Haven; d 1696; m Abigail BARKER; (f) John FOOTE b 24 Jul 1670; m 1696 to Mary (???); (g) Stephen FOOTE b 14 Dec 1672; d 23 Oct 1762; spouses were Elizabeth NASH, Hannah (?) HOWD widow of Lt. John Howd; (h) Dr. Isaac FOOTE b 14 Dec 1672; d 11 Feb 1758; m 1709 to Rebecca DICKERMAN

5. Frances FOOTE - b abt 1629 England or Watertown, Middlesex, MA; d Nov 1680; m 1648 at Wethersfield to Sgt. John DICKENSON b 1630; d 19 May 1676 at Hadley, MA Married first 1648 at Wethersfield to Sgt. John DICKINSON (b. 1629; d. 1676), son of Nathaniel DICKINSON and Anne GULL; and second 1677 Francis BARNARD (b. 1617; d. Feb. 3, 1698). Children of Frances and John DICKINSON: Hannah Dickinson (6 Dec 1648-aft 1705) Hannah married first Samuel GILET, and second Stephen JENNINGS; Mary Dickinson (1650-16 March 1707/8) Mary married Samuel NORTHAM; John Dickinson (1652-1694)John married Susanna SMITH; Jonathan Dickinson died young (1654-bef 1678); Sarah Dickinson (1656-11 Feb 1731/2) Sarah married first Samuel LANE, and second Martin KELLOGG; Rebecca Dickinson (1658-16 Feb 1731) Rebecca married Joseph SMITH; Elizabeth Dickinson died young (1660-bef 1678); Abigail Dickinson (1662-1714) Abigail married first Thomas CROFT, and second Samuel CROFOOT; Mercy Dickinson (1664-30 June 1735) Mercy married Joseph CHAMBERLAIN; and Mehitable Dickinson (1666-) Mehitabel married John INGRAM, Jr. . For information on John Dickinson's ancestry search the Dickinson Family;

6. Sarah FOOTE - b abt 1632; d 1673; m 1652 at Stratford, Fairfield Co, CT to Jeremiah JUDSON of Stratford; d 15 May 1701; Children: Isaac; Mary; Elizabeth; Sarah; Mercy; and Jeremiah.

7. Rebecca FOOTE - b 3 Sep 1634 Watertown, MA; d 6 Apr 1701 Hadley, Hampshire Co, MA; m Mar 1658/59 at Hadley to Lt. Philip SMITH b 30 Apr 1633 Eng; d 10 Jan 1684/85 Hadley, MA - he was son of Samuel and Elizabeth (CHILEAB) SMITH; Other spouse was Maj. Aaron COOKE; Ch were: (a) Samuel SMITH b Jan 1658; d 1707; (b) Baby SMITH b 1661; d 22 Jan 1660/61; (c) Deacon John SMITH I b 18 Dec 1661 Hadley, MA; d 27 Apr 1727; m 29 Nov 1683 to Joanna KELLOGG; (d) Jonathan SMITH b 1663; d 1725; (e) Philip SMITH II b 1665; d 1725; (f) Rebecca SMITH b 1668; d 7 Oct 1730; m 1686 George STILLMAN; (g) Nathaniel SMITH b 1671 Hadley, MA; d 1740; m 6 Feb 1695/96 to Mary DICKINSON; (h) Joseph SMITH b 1674; d 1736; (i) Ichabod SMITH b 11 Apr 1675; d 1746

NOTES: Nathaniel Foote "The Settler" - came to New England with his wife Elizabeth. He was one of the first ten settlers (known as "adventurers) in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Elizabeth was the sister of Mr. John Deming, also one of Wethersfield's first settlers.

In the original layout of the town, 1640, Nathaniel received a home-lot of ten acres, and gradually over the years he became owner of over 400 acres. He represented the town in the General Court - this is evidence that he was held in respect and confidence by his fellow townsmen.

In May 1637, when the little army under Capt. John Mason was being provisioned for the memorable Pequot campaign, it was "ordered y that there shalbe 1 hogg p'vided att Wythersfeild for the design in hand, wch is conceived to be Nathaniell Footes"----a compliment, certainly from the Col. authorities, to Mr. Foote's ability in raising good pork!

From an abstract of the record of the apprenticeship agreement of our Nathaniel Foote from the Court Rolls of the Borough of Colchester is as follows: "Nathaniel Foote aged 16 years, son of Robert Foot of Shalford in Com. Essex yeoman doth put himself apprentice to Samuel Croylye of Colchester, aforesaid grocer and Free Burgess from the Feast of St. Michael the Archangel last past for the term of eight years. Dated 21 Sept. V James I (1608). Sealed and delivered in the presence of me Robert Foot and of me George Lumpkin."

This family, as a whole, had a large share in the tragedies of that early day for Philip Smith, husband of Rebecca Foote, was announced to have been "murdered with an hideous witchcraft";

Trouble with Indians: among the members of the early generations, Nathaniel Foote had, (a), a daughter-in law and two of her children taken captive by the Indians and another child killed; (b), a daughter and three of her children killed, while (c), her husband and two other children were made captives; and (d), two more of her children wounded; and Frances Foote lost two husbands by the Indians as well as one son-in-law killed and another, with four of his children, taken into captivity.

Sir Thomas Foote, who was Lord Mayor of London in 1649, was a first cousin of Nathaniel Foote, the settler. Sir Thomas Foote was buried in the parish church of All Saints of West Ham, now a part of the City of London. He lived to the great age of ninety-six years. There is a very pretentious monument to his memory erected in the church.

Ancestral chain: b. 1592 Nathaniel FOOTE “the Settler” and Elizabeth DEMING; Frances FOOTE and John DICKENSON; Hannah DICKINSON and Samuel GILLETT; Hannah GILLETT and John TAYLOR; Mary TAYLOR and Joseph BRONSON; David BRONSON and Jerusha COOLEY; Sylvanus BRONSON Esther REMINGTION; Mary BRONSON “Mormon Pioneer” and Horace Datus ENSIGN “died Winter Quarters”; Martin Luther ENSIGN “Teen Mormon Pioneer” and Mary DUNN “child Mormon Pioneer”; Harriett Camilla ENSIGN and Isaac SMITH; George Ensign SMITH and Amy Ella HAWKES; Camilla SMITH and Kirt DeMar WOOD; Lark; JR today

1851 Mormon Trail - James George DAVIES (DAVIS) - Teenage Pioneer - Welsh Saints

Sixth Generation James George DAVIES spelling of name later changed to DAVIS

James lived in - Wales / England / Council Bluffs / Fort Harmony, UT / Kanarraville, UT / Kanarra Mountain, UT. James George DAVIES/DAVIS pioneer age 18 / b. 1832 Llanelly, C. Wales - m. 1856 St. George, UT Polly WILLIAMS - d. 1901 Kanarraville, UT - buried Kanarraville, UT BAPTIZED: James, Wales 1845. BY SEA: [1851] BY LAND: [1851 or 1852] Pioneer Information: Traveled by sea with his brother John Rees DAVIES and sister in-law Mary Ann GRIFFITHS DAVIES DAVIES (Mary Ann was the widow of George DAVIES brother of James George DAVIES who died in England 1849. Mary Ann married George’s other brother John Rees DAVIES possibly in Iowa . Traveled by land possibly with the group from their ship in 1851. Or with their parents the next year 1852 - James DAVIS, John Rees DAVIES and Mary Ann DAVIES not listed with parents in 1852 William Morgan Company. NOTE: All the William Reese and Rachel DAVIES children were in Utah in 1852. 1849-1850 with Walsh Saints - See: Information on parents William Reese and Rachel Davies of the 7th Generation. 1849 ship “Buena Vista” Captain Dan Jones and 1852 William Morgan Company .

photo belonged to Laura PARKER WOOD granddaughter of Jame DAVIS - taken in Kanarraville, UT

HISTORY: James was immediately called by Brigham Young to the Indian Mission headquartered at Fort Harmony. "All of the men were seasoned frontiersmen...the company would also include Ammon Tenney, a fifteen-year-old boy who could serve as Spanish interpreter...and James Davis, a Welshman. (The latter was being sent from Salt Lake City to learn whether the Moqui language contained any Welsh words. According to a popular legend, many years before, a lost Prince Madoc of Wales had somehow found his way to these western lands and from him the Moquis had incorporated some Welsh words into their tribal vocabulary.) President Brigham Young wanted to know wherher there was any truth in the old legend" (Saint and Savage by Helen Bay Gibbons, SLC 1965, pg.63-64 ) The Indians had a life long friend in James George DAVIS. SEE: Kirt DeMar WOOD - Laura PARKE pedigree for relationship

1849-1852 Mormon Trail - William Reese DAVIES and Rachel MORRIS, Welsh Saints

Seventh Generation William Rees and Rachel DAVIES
lived in - Wales / Council Bluffs / Fort Harmony, UT / Grafton, UT / Kanarraville, UT

William Rees Davies age 44 - 46 / b. 1805 Carmarthen, Wales - m. abt 1824 Swansen, Glamorgan, Wales - d. 1865 Kanarraville, UT - buried Kanarraville, UT.
Rachel MORRIS DAVIES age 46 - 49 / b. 1803 Saint Ishmael, Carmarthen, Wales - d. 1882 Kanarraville, UT - buried Kanarraville, UT.

BAPTIZED: Both 1843 in Wales by William Henshaw.
Rachel MORRIS DAVIES - was the first women baptized in Wales.
William Reese DAVIES - was the first men baptized in Wales.
William Reese DAVIES - First Welsh speaking missionary in Wales abt 1843.
William Reese DAVIES - Branch President of Welsh Branch Council Bluffs (1849-1852)
William Reese DAVIES - Indian Mission, Presiding Elder Fort Harmony, UT

1. BY SEA: “Troubador” from Wales to Liverpool.
2. BY SEA: 1849 “Buena Vista” to New Orleans. President of Welch Saints, Dan Jones, William R. Davies one of three counselors. William age 44, Rachel age 46

“Buena Vista” Information:
U.S. / 547 tons
Mater: E. Linnell
Depart Liverpool: Feb 25, 1849
Arrival New Orleans: April 19, 1849
53 Days passage
Company Leader: Dan Jones
249 LDS passengers

“Buena Vista” Narrative:
(Heart Throbs of the West, Vol.11, p.3)
Having finished his mission in Wales, Captain Jones sailed from Liverpool February 26, 1849 with 249 emigrating Saints on board the [p.4]ship "Buena Vista." The boat was a leaky one that the English said, "Let them have it and it will go down with all the damned Mormons on board." But Jones, being seaworthy and wise, repaired the ship and, with prayers each day for safety, they came across the ocean, unloaded everything upon the docks (much of it water soaked and spoiled. See mirror in exhibit) and the ship sank in the harbor. With their wealth of melody and song the Welsh Saints came ashore carrying, some of them, their crude .harps with strings of hair or leather, even though they knew space in wagons would be limited. But they couldn't leave their music behind. Leaving New Orleans the Welshmen took a steamer, "Highland Mary" up the Mississippi. But death rode with them, for cholera claimed sixty lives, about one fourth of the company. They landed at Kanesville, Iowa, in May, 1849, and [most] crossed the plains with ox teams with Dan Jones as captain, included in the George A. Smith company. Under date of August 12, 1849, George A. Smith wrote as follows, while crossing the plains: "Captain Dan Jones understands his duty, and surely he has done nobly in building up the Kingdom of God in his native land and conducting the company he has across the mighty deep."

(Heart Throbs of the West, Vol.11, p.8)
Sarah Evans Jeremy. With her husband, Sarah came as a pioneer of 1849. Her story of the people who were stricken with Cholera follows:—After seven weeks aboard the "Buena Vista," they ran out of oatmeal, bread and water and had to eat hardtack and drink water full of slime, called "ropey water." Their hearts were filled with joy as they saw the buildings of New Orleans outlined against the sky and two tug boats came and towed the big steamer into the harbor. Out of the 249 passengers aboard the "Highland Mary," one-third were stricken with the Cholera while enroute from New Orleans to Council Bluffs. Men and women were lying on the deck, unable to help themselves and no one able to do anything for them. Their tongues and mouths were parched with thirst and they felt as if they were being consumed with fire, and yet they were advised by a Brother Benjamin Clapp at New Orleans not to drink any water if they were stricken. However, Sarah's little boy, Thomas, who was nine years old at the time, crawled out of his bunk and drank the water off of some outmeal that one of the ladies had put on the stove to cook and by so doing, his life was spared, but his mother lost three of her beautiful little girls in one night; Sarah, Margaret and Mary. Coffins were made of rough boards and they were buried among the big timbers on the banks of the Missouri River. The grief of Thomas and Sarah was almost unbearable, but with their faith in the Lord and comfort given them by an angel of mercy, Jane Treharne, who afterwards became Mrs. Edward Ashton, they were able to pass through the terrible ordeal. The Cholera raged from New Orleans to Council Bluffs. In spite of all the trials they had, they turned their faces westward, undaunted. When they reached Council Bluffs, they were happy beyond words to get off the boat and their legs shook from the effects of the Cholera and they were so weak that they could scarcely walk down the gang plank. They left Wales in Feb. 1849 and arrived in Utah, the "land of promise" October 28, 1849.[p.9]
BY RIVER: “Constitution” up Mississippi to St. Louis. Steamer “Highland Mary” to Council Bluffs.

Welsh Saints Information: 1849
On the “Highland Mary” Cholera broke out. 249 began journey, 29 abandoned beliefs, 67 died, 163 reached Council Bluffs.

BY LAND: 1852 William Morgan Company
Departure: 22-28 June 1852
Arrival in Salt Lake Valley: 25-30 September 1852

Davies, William Rees (46), Davies, Rachel (49), Daughter Williams, Elizabeth David [Davis] (21), Elizabeth’s son Williams, Rees Jones, Jr. (1), Elizabeth’s husband Williams, Rees Jones, Sr. (23).

[missing information for the sons of William and Rachel Davies. Years: 1849-1852
John Rees Davies (age 22-25)
*James George Davies/Davis (age 17-20)]

Pioneer Information:
He [William Reese Davies] is referred to as "Bishop" in the Bowen journal.
Captain of 50 William Morgan, Counselors were William Rees Davies and William’s son in-law Rees Jones Williams Sr.

Company Information:
50 wagons were in the company when it began its journey.

Read Trail Excerpt:
Bear River, 80 miles from Salt Lake City,
20 September 1852.

Dear Brothers Phillips and Davis —

According to my promise, I now take the opportunity of writing to you for the second time on this journey. We have had a comfortable journey all the way so far, and the weather has been unusually moderate with but little rain and no storms; and even though we crossed one mountain which was 7,700 feet above sea level, we saw not so much as one day of snow on our way. We did see a lot of black clouds rising with the wind, and we heard distant thunder as if the whole heavens above were gathering their forces to sweep us away; but they dared not harm us, because of that One Who has all authority, and who calls the stars by their names, and He whose command the winds obey. He parted them as if by His hand (i.e., the clouds) until they went past us on every side with us in the middle without our feeling their effects. And not just once or twice did this happen.

We are all well at present, and we had but little sickness on our journey. Four have died, i.e., William Dafydd [David], from Llanelli, and Thomas, his son. Also William, son of Sister [Martha] Howells from Aberdare, who fell under his mother's wagon wheel which went over his chest. We administered to him through the ordinances of the Church of Jesus Christ, according to the scriptures, and the next night he was strolling around the camp. He fell sick again in a day or two, and Bro. Taylor and myself administered to him again, but he died in spite of everything and everyone. The other who died was Jennet, the daughter of Thomas and Anne Morris, from cancer. You shall have more of the account of our journey when we reach the Valley.

Last night we were in our camp on the bank of Sulphur Creek, two miles from here. We heard in the morning that our dear brother, Capt. D. Jones, was camped by the Bear River. It was not long, as you shall learn, after hearing the news, before the word "pack up and pick up" came out; and I know that nowhere on the journey was there a quicker response to any call. His name had lit a flame of love in the breast of everyone toward him so that nothing else could be heard through the camp but "Bro. Jones," and "let us go to meet him." It wasn’t long before the wheels were turning. After traveling close to a mile, we saw a man of small stature walking quickly to meet us. We did not know who it was; but as we drew nearer to each other, to our joy who would it be but our dear Bro. Jones and his customary cheery smile. It is easier to imagine than to describe our meeting. After shaking hands, embracing, weeping and kissing, we went to the bank of the river where he had left his horse, having traveled from twenty to thirty miles during the night ahead of his company in order to meet us. We decided to spend a day in his friendship, to converse with each other about things pertaining to the kingdom of our God. Oh, brethren, how sweet the words poured over his lips. It is true that every word from his mouth was sweet earlier in Whales [Wales], but they were a thousand times sweeter here on the desolate mountains of America, between eight and nine thousand miles from Wales.
I must end this letter, for the camp is getting near, and Brothers Jeremy and Daniels are coming. Who can hold a pen when faithful brethren with whom I traveled thousands of miles in the bonds of love are getting near? Not I. There, the brothers and sisters are running; I cannot restrain myself any longer. Behold, everyone is coming back to the camp with his heart full of joy in full proof of the truthfulness of the words "how lovely is the dwelling of brothers together." We spent the rest of the day in brotherly love, at times singing, other times testifying of our determinations, listening to the teaching of the three brethren, until the day went past, and, if truth be told, until twelve o'clock at night also. And though the midst of the green willows we met, the Spirit of God was among us. We all took our leave so that each could fulfill his calling in full confidence that we would meet again in Zion. The camp is getting underway. Farewell for now, dear Brothers Phillips and Davis.

I am your brother in the bonds of the Gospel,
W. Morgan.

Other Sources see: Rachel Morris Davies, “Pioneer Women of
Faith and Fortitude” p.766-767
See: The family of Joseph Henry Pollock, Jr. and Alice Mae Davis, p.79-80

Kirt DeMar WOOD - Laura Elizabeth PARKER pedigree.

Ivie WOOD BALLARD (1891-1985)

Ivie WOOD abt 1896

Angus Franklin BALLARD and Ivie WOOD

Angus b.1885 in Grafton, UT son of Edward Harvey BALLARD and Maria Louisa RUSSELL, m. 25 Feb 1909 at St. George, UT to Ivie WOOD daughter of John WOOD Jr. and Sarah JaneGIBSON , Ivie was born 4 Jan 1891 at Grafton, UT. Angus died 3 Dec 1972 in Salt Lake City, UT, Ivie died 31 Mar 1985 in Salt Lake City, UT.

HISTORY NOTE: When Ivie's brother John Andrew WOOD died in Hurricane, UT 19 Jun 1932 his widow Laura Elizabeth PARKER WOOD and children moved in with Ivie for several months until they could get settled in Salt Lake City after their move from Hurricane.

Ivie WOOD BALLARD and child

Ivie WOOD BALLARD and three of her children
- my best guess is from oldest here to youngest -
right 2 LaRee BALLARD (1911-200), left 3 Claudia BALLARD (1914-2004), baby 4 Reba BALLARD,
not pictured - first born child 1 Erma (Jun 1909-Jul 1909), 5 Maxine BALLARD, 6 Merlin Wood BALLARD, 7 Delmain Gibson BALLARD.

Photos from the collection of Laura Elizabeth PARKER WOOD.
I will add more photos of Ivie and her family as I come across them.

I don't have any contact with the decedents of Ivie WOOD BALLARD. I am hoping her grandchildren will search and find these wonderful photos she had gave to her brother Andrew and sister in-law Laura some as long ago as one hundred years. I have other photos of the BALLARD children and will scan them when I can.

Deseret News Obituaries found online:
Obituary: LaRee Ballard Hargis
Published: Tuesday, March 21, 2000 12:00 a.m. MST

LaRee Ballard Hargis, beloved mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, died March 19, 2000.

She was born Sept. 14, 1911 in Hurricane, Utah to Angus Franklin Ballard and Ivie Wood Ballard. She married Charles Katris and later divorced. Charles and LaRee had one son. She married John Calvin Hargis. LaRee and Cal had one daughter and one son.Graduated from West High School. She worked at the Rialto Theater as an usherette, Skaggs Drugstore as a cashier, Keeleys Restaurant and Toms Cafe as a waitress and The Foxy Lady dress shop until retiring in 1981.

She is survived by her daughter, Arline Hedges of Murray; her son, Ron (Gail) Hargis of Hurricane, UT; her son, Clair Katris of Florida; her brothers, Merlin (Vi) Ballard; Delmain (Sadie) Ballard; her sisters, Claudia Juretich; Reba Carn and Maxine Duffy; 15 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. She was loved by all. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Cal and granddaughter, Karen Stokes....

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Obituary: Claudia Ballard Juretich
Deseret News (Salt Lake City) , Oct 22, 2004

1914 ~ 2004

ST. GEORGE, UTAH - Claudia Ballard Juretich, 90, completed her life's work and joined with Janette, Shaun, Cami and Orion. She passed away peacefully Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 8:36 a.m. at her home, and in the company of her son and daughter, in St. George, Utah.

Claudia was born June 8, 1914 in Hurricane Utah, the daughter of Angus and Ivie Wood Ballard and the oldest of seven [correction-third of seven], Erma, LaRee, Reba, Maxine, Merlin, and Delmain. She married Matt Juretich (now deceased) of Murray, Utah on August 14, 1933 in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Claudia grew up in Hurricane and later moved to Salt Lake where she graduated from West High, was married, and blessed with five children (Marlene, Amber, Tamra, Janette, Kim), the first, second, and fourth preceding her in death. She delighted in her 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She learned to play the piano, sew, garden, decorate wedding cakes, and make amazing cookies and treats. A voracious reader, she completed thousands of books. She was an example of how not to be idle.

Claudia loved to laugh and found the good in life. She was extraordinarily giving to family and friends. She was sensitive of how others felt and would commonly do without so others could have her best. Some of her favorite remarks were, "May as well laugh than cry." "That's wonderful!" and "Oh, goodie!" Her hallmark statement was, "Just do the best you can", and we intend to do just that. Thanks Grandma....

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Ivie WOOD BALLARD with brothers abt 1965 -
William Erwin WOOD (1893-1969), Ether WOOD (1889-1974)

Children of John Andrew WOOD and Laura Elizabeth PARKER

Laura and Andrew married in 1910, had 7 children born between 1911 and 1925 (and a still born child).

They have 16 grandchildren born between 1930 and 1966. 

John Andrew WOOD (1983-1932). Laura Elizabeth PARKER WOOD (1989-1970). 

Laura was a widow for 38 years. 

Laura Elizabeth PARKER (1889-1970)

and John Andrew WOOD (1883-1932)
Married 19 Feb 1910 in St. George, Utah

Parker WOOD and Delna WOOD 1913

Delna WOOD, Iris WOOD, Parker WOOD 1915

Iris WOOD, baby Cass WOOD, Delna WOOD, Parker WOOD 1919

Parker WOOD , Kirt DeMar "Dee" WOOD , Chase WOOD, Delna WOOD, Cass WOOD, Iris WOOD in Hurricane, Utah 1924

'Andrew' and 'Laura'

Cass and Chase WOOD

Kirt DeMar in Hurricane

1933 abt

Lex and Kirt DeMar in Salt Lake City

right side in stripes Lex in front of him is DeMar with feet up. 

Chase WOOD, Parker WOOD, Lex, Kirt "Dee" WOOD, Cass WOOD
Salt Lake City, Utah abt 1937

DeMar and Lex about 1937

USNavy 1945 Kirt DeMar and Lex WOOD

 1945 Front: 2,3 granddaughters (b. in 1930s) Emily and Jacquelyn Eagar. 

Back: Delna, Kirt DeMar, Mother Laura

 1945
R.Parker, K. DeMar, Chase, Lex

1945
K. DeMar, R. Parker, Chase, Lex

1945

Kirt DeMar and Mother Laura

R. Parker and K. DeMar WOOD

Lex and Parker WOOD

K. DeMar WOOD and Delna

Iris WOOD PETERSON, Laura Elizabeth PARKER WOOD,
Delna WOOD EAGAR HANSEN ALVEY about 1953

1953
front Kirt DeMar, Lex Fernard, back Chase McCray, Roland Parker, Cass Shiblon WOOD about 

1953 front: Roland Parker, Laura PARKER WOOD, Lex fernard back: Cass Shiblon, Kirt DeMar, Chase McCray.

mid 1950s

granddaughter Emily Jane with her son, Delna and Laura  

1954

Lex and Chase
 

1954 

Denise, Gaye, Corinne, Uncle Lex, Lark

Laura WOOD with oldest and youngest granddaughters
child in lower left is youngest granddaughter number 14 -Corinne at the (b in 1950s), 

next in white oldest granddaughter-Ferris number 1 (b.in 1930s),
center in red is daughter of Laura-Delna WOOD EAGAR ALVEY,
right in red is Laura Elizabeth PARKER WOOD abt 1954 Salt Lake City, Utah

1958

10th Grandchild with Grandma Laura

 1958 abt 

Denise, Uncle Chase, Corinne, Uncle Cass, Lark

Cass and Lex WOOD

1959

Laura, 15th grrandchild, daughter in-law Camilla

1959

Uncle Cass and Lark

1959 

Kirt DeMar and Mother Laura

1965

Laura and grandchildren numbers 10, 11, 13,14, 15  (b. in 1940s and 1950s) 

1966

Laura with her youngest grandchild number 16.

Lex Fernard WOOD (1925-2012), Iris WOOD PETERSON (1915-2004),
Delna WOOD EAGAR ALVEY (1911-2001),
Roland Parker WOOD (1913-1983), Cass Shiblon WOOD (1918-1974),
Chase McCray WOOD (1920-1979), Kirt DeMar WOOD (1923-1987)
Dec 1970, Hurricane, Utah at the time of their mothers burial

Cass, Chase and R. Parker WOOD

back: Iris, Kirt D., Mary wife of Lex, Mark great grandson, Parker, Lex

front: Roland Parker, Howard Iris's husband.

 Iris WOOD PETERSON (1915-2004), Kirt DeMar WOOD (1923-1987), 4th granddaughter Caroline PETERSON (1934-2000)

 Iris WOOD PETERSON (1915-2004), 5th granddaughter Billie Elizabeth PETERSON (1936-), Kirt DeMar WOOD (1923-1987),