Kanarra Ward Record B 23 March 1878 to 24 September 1905 (F CR 4305 [11] #1) extracted by Kerry William Bate:
p. 160 (1 Jan 1899) “Sister Sophia Parker bore her testimony said she had seen the sick healed many times and acknowledged the goodness of God toward her. She thought we all had a testimony in some way.” [Almeda Sophia Roundy Parker 1829-1912 m. 1846 Nauvoo Temple - John Davis Parker 1799-1891]
p. 172 (4 March 1900) “Sister Sophia Parker spoke of the travels of the Saints in the coming to this country; of the trials and persecutions; she bore strong testimony.” (Says Chas Parker Sr. is her son)
p. 160, 1 Jan 1899 “Sister Sophia Parker bore her testimony said she had seen the sick healed many times and acknowledged the goodness of God toward her. She thought we all had a testimony in some way.”
p. 172, 4 Mar 1900 “Sister Sophia Parker spoke of the travels of the Saints in the coming to this country; of the trials and persecutions; she bore strong testimony.”
p. 201 (2 Dec 1900) p “Sister Sophia Parker… bore testimony of the goodness of God” to her.”
p. 208 (31 Dec 1900) Kanarra Ward has total of 247 “souls”
p. 220 (31 Mar 1901) Sister Sophia Parker related circumstances connected with her life, of healing where her life had been preserved… Sister Ella Reeves bore testimony to the power of God in sparing her life…”
p. 242-43 (3 Feb 1902) funeral Myron Shadrach Roundy, coun. John W. Berry conducted the services… details… Wm Ford & James Stapley “said they had known Bro. Roundy a long time, had labored with him in the Bpric and as Ward Teacher and in other ways and they found him always ready and willing to do his duty… Charles Parker Sen. Said he had been acquainted with the deceased 45 years and he thot nothing would deprive him of a place and that an exalted one in the Kingdom of God…”
p. 220, 31 Mar. 1901 “Sister Sophia Parker related circumstances connected with her life, of healing where her life had been preserved…”
p. 250, 4 May 1902 “Sister Sophia Parker bore testimony that many prophecies had been fulfilled and many predictions were yet to come to pass…”
p. 247 (6 Apr 1902) Joel J. Roundy prayer… addressed the meeting… Also Sophia Parker and James Stapley benediction by Joel J. Roundy
p. 250 (4 May 1902)… “Joel J. Roundy then read from the 13th chapter of Matthew concerning the parable of the wheat and the tares; Commenting on same how they grow together and how they must in due time be separated… Sister Sophia Parker bore testimony that many prophecies had been fulfilled and many predictions were yet to come to pass…”
p. 264 (24 Sept 1902) Special occasion with Joseph F. Smith and party present. “Apostle Hyrum M. Smith remembered how, when he was here before, the meeting house was dirty and filthy but what a difference now. He thanked the Lord that his and Apostle Woodruff’s words had been appreciated. He wished to impress upon the people the necessity of fencing the public square. He was very much in favor of good Dramatic Associations and down on dancing.”
p. 267 (5 Oct 1902) Sophia Parker bears testimony—no details
p. 273 (21 Dec 1902) Memorial Service for Joseph Smith, “Sister Sophia Parker, who was personally acquainted with the Prophet [related] incidents of interest which came under her own observation. Her father, Shadrach Roundy, assisted in dressing the Martyrs. She witnessed the funeral serves and beheld the faces of the dead.
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p. 292 (3 May 1903) James Stapley consecrates oil; “James Stapley… Joel J. Roundy each bore testimony to the devine mission of Joseph Smith, followed by Sister Sophia Parker.”
p. 311 (24 Nov 1903) funeral of Lauren Hotchkiss Roundy, son of William and Malinda Roundy, died of typhoid, funeral Cedar City, buried Kanarra. [Malinda Parker Roundy 1851-1937 sister of Charles Parker Sr.1853-1935.]
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pp. 325-26 (5 June 1904) 2 p.m. “The twin babies of Joel J. Roundy and Sarah C. Stapley Roundy were blessed by their father and given the names of Reba and Reva respectively according to age. They were born February 21, 1904.” “The bishop then asked the people to occupy the time. Rees Jones Williams responded.”
p. 334 (15 Jan 1905) “Elders Samuel H. Roundy of Benson, Cache County, and Robert A. Berry of Logan both former residents of Kanarra, and having been raised here occupied the time at the meeting expressing their pleasure in meeting old acquaintances and playmates; and giving good gospel sermons; concluding by asking the blessings of the Lord upon the people of this place.”
p. 338 (5 Mar 1905) James Stapley prayer Ward Fast Day… Josiah Reeves complains about peoples’ children running about the streets at night and disturbing peoples’ sleep… Rees Jones Williams endorsed those remarks.
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Kanarra Ward Record 1905-1913:
p. 4 (3 Dec 1905) prayer by James Stapley… bishop intends to move away, Joseph S. Berry, new bishop John W. Berry, with James W. Williams first counselor, second “was deferred to a later date”.
pp. 10-11 (18 Feb 1906) Stake President Uriah T. Jones called meeting to “devise some plan to visit the families in their homes more than they have been…” “… and Brother James Stapley all were pleased with the timely suggestions and expressed their willingness to do their duty regarding the same…. Bp. Jos. S. Berry said: We who are here are the leaders of this ward. He did not believe that those who said they were willing to do their part were telling the truth. Said he thought he was to blame for part of the neglect… Prest. Uriah T. Jones then said there was a falling away; that faith in the work is growing weak.” [Bp. Jos. S. Berry is this the son in-law of Almeda Sophia Roundy Parker?]
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p. 19 (27 May 1906) James Stapley gives prayer. “Bro. John D. Williams related some of his missionary experiences while in Wales; how his [p. 20] testimony was strengthened by being able to understand the Welsh language…” William T. Stapley was on a Southern States Mission; benediction by James Stapley. [Williams Rees Davies 1805-1865 and Rachel Morris 1803-1882 grandparents of John Davis Williams 1857-1927. John Davis Williams 1857-1927 m. Susannah Minerva Roundy. John was the son of Elizabeth Davies 1829-1890 and Rees Jones Williams 1819-1860. ]
Notes of Funeral Services:
"Little Grandma" Samantha ROUNDY PARKER (1828-1906)“Commenced by singing, ‘When first the Glorious Light of Truth,’ etc. page 390.
“Continued by singing from page 210 ‘Farewell all Earthly Honors.
“Sacrament was administered by Louis J. Balser and Riley G. Williams.
“Consoling and encouraging remarks were made by Bros. Alex Mattheson, Joseph H. Armstrong, Stake Supt of the Sunday School, and Prest. Uriah T. Jones Henry Leigh and John J. G. Webster of the Stake Presidency.
“Services closed by singing from page 140 ‘O My Father’ and benediction by James Stapley.” Amanda Reeves clerk pro tem, William T. Stapley ward clerk [Samantha Roundy Parker 1824-1909 daughter of Shadrach Roundy 1789-1872 sister of Almeda Sophia Roundy Parker 1829-1912. Samantha was a wife of John Davis Parker 1799-1891 she had no children.]
Notes of Funeral Services:
p. 35 (25 Dec 1906) funeral of John Johnson Davies, James Stapley spoke, and others [John Johnson Davies 1831-1906 Welsh Saint first married 1853 Rachel Maria Davies 1833-1869 who was a first cousin of his second wife m.1870 Elizabeth Davies 1829-1890. Elizabeth was the sister of James George Davis 1832-1909.]
p. 41 (31 Mar 1907) Joel J. Roundy officiating… Bp John W. Berry said the gospel embraces all truth and good; Said we should improve our water system by keeping our ditches clean; Spoke of making our square beautiful by planting trees, shrubbery etc. as it was advised by Apostle Geo. F. Richards [p. 42] and Elder Charles H. Hart of the Presidents of Seventy;…
p. 45 (June 1907)… Bro James Stapley gave a brief sketch of his parents coming to Utah. Said they were among the first freemen to leave England for Australia where he was born in 1838. They after hearing of the gospel started for Utah coming by way of SanBedro [sic, San Bernardino] California, and were a long time crossing the ocean; was thankful for the limited education he had.”
p. 46 (12 July 1907) special meeting with Apostles Lyman and McKay; prayer by Joel J. Roundy… Lyman “said he was pleased with the condition of our Meeting house…” McKay “began by asking, ‘If an Angel were here to grant us any desire of our hearts, what above all else on earth would we ask for?... [p. 47]” ought to seek a testimony.
p. 48 (21 July 1907) Joel J. Roundy gave prayer; “The time was taken up by James Stapley who gave a brief account of his visit to California where he and his daughter Mary went to visit his two sisters and attended the National Education Association at Los Angeles.”
p. 87 (28 Feb 1909) Jesse C. Roundy one of the Deacons doing the sacrament
p. 88 (28 Feb 1909) [Pres. Jones asked women to raise hands—19 did so] “Three unmarried and would like to be.”
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Notes of Funeral Services:
p. 91 (3 Apr 1909) Joel Jesse Roundy gives prayer [funeral for James G. Davis] … Bro Reese Jones Williams said Bro. Davis came to this place in 1853 and had endured the hardships of the early settlers as the other speakers testified to; That he was always honest in his dealings.” 161 present… [he was] sociable, lively in disposition. Was an Indian missionary to the Mowquitches.” [note there are several words of description that in my notes, apparently typed on the wrong line of typewriter keys, now reads “vha riba b le,” before the word sociable.] [Welsh Pioneer James George Davis 1832-1909 name changed from Davies m. 1856 Polly Williams 1838-1914. James was the son of Welsh Pioneers William Rees Davies 1805-1865 and Rachel Morris 1803-1882]
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p. 113 (27 Feb 1910) James Stapley administered the sacrament with John D. Williams; sustained officers including JRR as second counselor; James Stapley acting teacher; Jesse C. Roundy 2nd counselor in the Teacher’s Quorum; Joel J. Roundy superintendent of the SS and Ward Superintendent of the Religion Class; Choir:… Sarah E. Roundy… Bishop Berry then gave a short report of the workings and conditions of things, the drink plague being the worst contending feature… [others] spoke “of the evil of intoxicating drink.
p. 135 (22 Jan 1911) Ward conference; Joel J. Roundy second counselor in the bishopric; James Stapley ward acting teacher; Jesse C. Roundy 2nd counselor in the teachers’ quorum; Joel J. Roundy superintendent of the Sunday School; Joel J. Roundy religion class. Choir:… Sarah E. Roundy… Sophie Parker… Annis Roundy, Lella Stapley.
p. 142 (2 Apr 1911) Joel J. Roundy conducting; “brother Roundy asked that the time be profitably spent by those present.” “Sister Sarah C. Roundy made mention of the organization of the Primary Association when Sister Eliza R. Snow spoke in tongues. and sister Zina D. Young interpreted it saying in due time the organization would be a great help in the church.”
p. 147 (2 July 1911) James Stapley consecrates oil; Bruce Fayette Parker confirmed by James Stapley. [Bruce Fayette Parker 1903-1983 youngest son of Charles Parker Sr. 1853-1935 who was son of John Davis Parker 1799-1891 and Alemda Sophia (Roundy) Parker 1829-1912.]]
p. 149 (16 July 1911) Joel J. Roundy gave prayer; “Bro. Rees Jas. Williams addressed the meeting speaking of obedience to authority, of criticism for the purpose of improving each other’s language. While he was speaking the Misses Mae and Sophia Parker and Luella Williams left the room one by one respectively without excuse [above the word “excuse” is written “permission” and in the margin “They left without excuse.”] Counsellor Joel J. Roundy said he was much interested with the remarks made by Bro. Williams; that he had what some educated men had not, a testimony of the gospel. Thought we ought to govern our tempers and tongues, thoughts and actions.” [Sophia Parker 1894-1986 daughter of Charles Parker Sr. 1853-1935 who was son of John Davis Parker 1799-1891 and Alemda Sophia (Roundy) Parker 1829-1912. Sophia's second cousin Luella Williams 1894- daughter of George Alma Williams 1862-1913 and Hanna Margaret Berry 1865-1932]
Notes of Funeral Services: [Alemda Sophia (Roundy) Parker 1829-1912 m. John Davis Parker 1846 Navoo temple]
p. 180 Funeral services were held Sept. 29, 1912 over the remains of Sister Sophia Parker at Kanarra Ward Tabernacle.
Choir sang “Oh My Father.”
Prayer was offered by Joseph H. Aldous.
Continued by singing “Sweet Hour of Prayer.”
Jas Stapley spoke of the good example set by our Grandmother and the principle of celestial marriage.
Hyrum C. Ford spoke of hearing Sister Parker bear her testimony of the identity of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and of her good works in availing herself of her opportunities. He expressed his desire to prove himself as excellent an example to all this sister has done.
Reese Jones Williams told of his neighborly acquaintance of this departed soul, and of the preparation of receiving a valuation hereafter. The privelage of hearing the testimony of one who saw the “Prophet.”
Closed by singing “Resurrection Day” benediction by Riley G. Williams. About 124 present.
Sarah E. Roundy, ward clerk
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p. 186 (2 Feb 1913) Fast Meeting. Sacrament administered by James Stapley; Joel J. Roundy consecrates oil; “Charles Parker Sen. Expressed his desire to fulfill his marriage vows to his wife.” [Chalres Parker Sr. 1853-1935 m. 1880 Elizabeth Ann Davis 1859-1927 daughter of James George Davis (Davies) 1832-1909 and Polly Williams 1838-1914]
“John D. Williams spoke of the fate of the Lamanites and sang ‘I know that my Redeemer Lives.’” Joel J. Roundy “asked what was the gospel and what was the Sabbath, told stories to illustrate the significence of each.” 94 present.
Sarah E. Roundy, ward clerk
p. 197 (26 Sept 1913) funeral of George A. Williams; prayer by James Stapley; 142 present
Sarah E. Roundy, ward clerk [Geroge Alma Williams 1862-1913 m. Orilla McFate 1846-1920 he was the son of William George Williams who was the son of John Williams 1814-1844 and Marcy Jane Lucas Williams Barney 1814-1896]
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Book D 1914-1922 Jan 4 1914 to Mar 19, 1922
p. 62 (4 June 1916) Primary Conference; Sophia Parker conducted the exercises [This Sophia Parker 1894-1986 m. William Berry Stapley, she is the daughter of Charles Parker Sr. 1853-1935 who was son of John Davis Parker 1799-1891 and Alemda Sophia (Roundy) Parker 1829-1912.]
pp. 72-73 (5 Nov 1916) Joel J. Roundy conducting; “Brother Joel J. Roundy bore his testimony and how his testimony had been strengthened.” Sophia Parker bore testimony.
p. 74 (3 Dec 1916) Joel J. Roundy conducting; prayer by James Stapley; “Brother Joel J. Roundy bore his testimony and gave us some good advice concerning our work in the gospel. Sophia Parker also made some remarks…. Frances Williams set apart for YMLIA by Joel J. Roundy; Joel J. Roundy confirmed Rex Pollock and Nathan Roundy; Zina E. Pollock also bore testimony. [Zina Ett Parker Pollock 1882-1962 m. William Wallace Pollock, she is the daughter of Charles Parker Sr. 1853-1935 who was son of John Davis Parker 1799-1891 and Alemda Sophia (Roundy) Parker 1829-1912.]
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More Kanarra notes:
p. 88 (22 July 1917) [note inserted “Those who worked to Better the town Feb. 25, 1922” includes “Lorenzo Davis 1 day Charley Parker 1 day;’ “John Stapley 1 day, Marion Roundy one day, William W. Roundy and team one day, Dee Stapley and team 1 day; Wash. Roundy 1 day; Dee Parker 1 day”. [Charley Parker was the brother of Dee Parker. Dee was the nick name for John Davis Parker. These young men were the sons of Charles Parker Sr. 1853-1935 who was son of John Davis Parker 1799-1891 and Alemda Sophia (Roundy) Parker 1829-1912.]
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