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John and Ellen WOOD History

 John WOOD Sr. born 1819 England - 1853 Lehi, UT - 1862 Grafton, UT - died 1911 Hurricane, UT

and Ellen SMITH WOOD 1822 England -1899 Grafton, UT.

They had ten children: 

1- Sarah Ann WOOD WESTERN 1850 England - 1920 Deseret, UT. Sarah was the first of Samuel Winsborough WESTERN 1843-1938.  Sarah and Samuel had ten children.  Samuel also had a second family.
2- infant Eliza WOOD 1852 England-1852 England.
3- infant Cyrus Nephi WOOD 1853-1853 Mormon Trail.
4- Ellen WOOD BROWN 1854 Lehi, UT - 1921 Rich, ID.  Ellen married Isaac Davis BROWN 1847-1927 they had ten children.
5- infant twin Charles WOOD 185-1857 Lehi, UT.
6- infant twin Mary WOOD 1857-1857 Lehi, UT.
7- twin John WOOD Jr. 1858 Lehi, UT - 1931 Hurricane, UT.  John Jr. married Sarah Jane GIBSON 1863-1936 they had nine children.
8- infant twin Jane WOOD 1858-1858 Lehi, UT.
9- George Henry WOOD 1860 Lehi, UT - 1898 near Grafton, UT.  'Nen' married twin Emily Louise HASTINGS 1860 Salt Lake City, UT - 1909 Kanarraville, UT died while attending wedding of her oldest son.  They had eight children.
10- Emily WOOD GIBSON 1862 wagon box Virgin, UT - 1951 Hurricane, UT.  Emily married the brother of Sarah Jane GIBSON, George Andrew GIBSON 1861-1952 together they had 8 children. Emily was the mother of another child and raised the child of a cousin after his mother died in child birth.

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Portraits of the Hurricane, Pioneers, Chapter 35, p263-264 [with additional history added.]

The WOOD Family 

John Wood was born on February 14, 1819 [Hurst, Ashton UnderLyne, Lancashire, England].  Ellen Smith was born in [Staleybridge, Dukinfield, Cheshire, England] on February 18, 1822. [They were married 6 Jan 1850 in Stockport, Cheshire, England.]  While in Chesterfield , England , they had two children, but  their second daughter , Eliza, died at very young age. [John worked as a coal miner.]

[They were baptized members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in May of 1851.  Both their families were unhappy with there joining the restored gospel.]

They came to America and crossed the plains by ox team in 1853 [with the Cyrus H. Wheelock Wagon Train.  Ellen was pregnant and had a place to ride with little Sarah Ann.  While John had] cholera and had to walk most of the way.  Sometimes not catching up with the wagons until late at night.  During their Journey, they seldom had more than bread and water to eat.  While they were crossing the plains, Cyrus Nephi was born; he died at two months and was buried on the prairie.  As they went on their way, their hearts were burdened heavily to have to leave this little grave behind them.  They, along with many other Saints, were sorely tested as they came West.

Finally they reached Lehi, Utah, where they settled for eleven years.  Six children were born to them while there, but three of them died.

[One very cold winter John had no shoes.  The only way to get a pair was to send away.  When the shoes finally arrived they were too small and could not be worn.  The family had run out of fire wood.  John had a desperate need to find wood for cooking and heat.  He wrapped rags and burlap around his feet and went into the hills for wood.  His feet were frozen.  He thought the only way to thaw his feet out was to dig a hole in the earth and put his feet in.  But the frozen flesh dropped off, and from then on he limped.]

In 1862 they were called to settle in Dixie.  Eleven-year old Sarah Ann drove the oxen and John Drove the stock.  When they crossed the Black-Ridge in December, there were so many boulders and ruts in the road that John was constantly afraid that Sara Ann would be pulled under the animals’ hoofs any minute.

On December 21, Emily was born in a wagon Box in Virgin.  Soon Thereafter, the family moved to Duncan and then to Grafton.

They moved to Rose Valley, Nevada.  As recorded in their history:

Before leaving, Grandpa and other men went to Long Valley and planted grain.  While in Nevada they had cows and sold the butter and milk.  Because of their religion they came back to Grafton and Grandma said this was the last time she would move. 

They were anxious to get to Long Valley and get their grain cut because it was a long, slow process.  They had no more than got started when the president sent word that they were having Indian uprisings, and to come home for their own safety.  Since it was such a long distance they stayed a little longer to get a bigger load before starting for home.  When they got to the sands they had to double the teams to get through.  They were then attacked by thre Indians.  One man was shot in the shoulder, they fixed him as best they could, running a silk handkerchief through and tying a knot on both ends to stop the bleeding.  They went around by Zion Canyon, over Kolob, and into Virgin before they got any help.  The Man Lived, however; his name was Steven. (“History of the John Wood Family,” an unpublished family history in the possession of Keith Hall, Hurricane, Utah.)

John was a Wheel-Wright and did many things for people.  He worked in a blacksmith shop.  He made beautiful braided ropes and hackamores in his spare time.

Ellen was an excellent cook and housekeeper.  She was always cheerful and neat around their home.  How her grandchildren loved her bread and butter cookies, dumplings and puddings.  In later years, they especially enjoyed gathering around to enjoy her cooking and each others company.

Ellen died on May 7, 1898 [in Grafton, UT.  Some think she died of a broken heart after her son George Herny died when a horse he was braking fell on him.]  John lived to see the fulfilling of Southern Utah residents’ dream.  At the age of ninety-two, his daughter Emily Gibson moved him to Hurricane with her family.  [John‘s hand was crippled so he could not write and he was almost blind in old age.]  He died [in Hurricane, UT] on August 4, 1911.  [That was twelve years after Ellen had died.  John would often say “she will think I‘m too long coming.”]   Although he did not live to see how successful the new town would be, his posterity would.  And they would not only contribute to its development, but also honor his memory for the heritage he had given them.


Ancestry Chain: 1819 John WOOD Sr (age 92), John WOOD Jr (age 72)., John Andrew WOOD (age 49), Kirt DeMar WOOD (age 63) 1987.

Royal Descendants

Margaret, Lady Bryan (c. 1468 - c. 1551/52) was Lady Governess to Henry VII's children: Princess Mary daughter of Catherine of Aragon, Princess Elizabeth daughter of Anne Boleyn and Prince Edward son of Lady Jane Seymour. She was born Margaret Bourchier in about 1468 in Beningbrough, Yorkshire, England. Her mother was Elizabeth Tilney and her father was Sir Humphrey Bourchier.   Margaret's paternal great-grandmother, Anne of Woodstock,  Countess of Buckingham was the granddaughter of King Edward III.   Margaret has a familial relationship to three of Henry VIII's wives.  She is a half aunt to both Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, also Margaret's grandmother is a great grandmother of Jane Seymour. 

Margaret Bourchier was married three times. Her first husband, with whom there may only have been a marriage agreement was Sir John Sandes (or Sandys).  She married Sir Thomas Bryan sometime before 1490. As Lady Bryan, she was a Lady-in-waiting to Catherine of Aragon and was present at Catherine's wedding to Henry VIII in 1509.  Known as Lady Bryan initially because of her husband's knighthood, she claimed to have been made Baroness Bryan suo jure on 18 February 1516, upon the birth of Princess Mary, when she was appointed as Mary's Lady Governess.  Sir Thomas Bryan died sometime before 1517, and Margaret Bryan married her third husband, David Souche (or Zoche) in or before 1519. 

Margaret Bourchier's mother Elizabeth Tilney, Countess of Surrey (before 1445 – 4 April 1497) was an English heiress and lady-in-waiting to two queens.  One was Queen Elizabeth Woodville (Woodville or Wydeville or Widvile) consort of Edward IV, and later as Lady of the Bedchamber to the Queen's daughter, Elizabeth of York, consort of King Henry VII of England.  Elizabeth Tilney carried Elizabeth Woodville's train at the queen's coronation in May 1465 at Westminster Abbey.  Elizabeth accompanied the Queen and her children into sanctuary at Westminster Abbey when King Edward IV had been ousted from the throne, Elizabeth was present at the birth of the future King Edward V.  She remained with the Queen until Edward IV was restored to power.

Elizabeth Tilney was the grandmother of two of Henry VIII queens Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard.  Elizabeth married first Sir Humphrey Bourchier he was killed at Battle of Barnet on 14 April 1471 fighting on the Yorkish side.     They had a son and two daughters.  Elizabeth's second marriage was arranged by the King, she married Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey a close friend and companion of Richard, Duke of Gloucester who was crowned king in 1483. Elizabeth was one of Queen Anne Neville's attendants at Richard's coronation, while Elizabeth second husband Thomas Howard bore the Sword of State.  In November 1487, Thomas and Elizabeth attended the coronation of Henry VII's consort Elizabeth of York, who appointed Elizabeth a Lady of the Bedchamber. Elizabeth was further honored by being asked to stand as joint godmother to the Princess Margaret Tudor at her baptism in late 1489.  With her second married Elizabeth Tilney became Duchess of Norfolk.  The marriage produced nine children.  Elizabeth's granddaughters included not only Queen Katherine Howard and Queen Anne Boleyn, but also three of Henry VIII's mistresses, Elizabeth Carew, Mary Boleyn and, allegedly, Mary Howard, Duchess of Richmond. 

The mother of Elizabeth Tilney was Elizabeth Cheney (1422 – 25 September 1473) she was an English aristocrat. Elizabeth Cheney first married was Sir Frederick Tilney, with him she became Lady Tilney.  Her second husband was Sir John Say, Speaker of the House of Commons, with him she became Lady Say.  She had a total of nine children from both marriages.  She became by her two marriages, the great-grandmother of three queens of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, and Catherine Howard.  Thus making her great-great-grandmother to King Edward VI,  son of Jane Seymour and Henry VIII, and Queen Elizabeth I  the daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. 

Ancestral Chain: Through Kirt DeMar WOOD.
Margaret Bourchie, Lady Bryan and Sir Thomas Bryan - 15th great-grandparents
Elizabeth Tilney and Sir Humphrey Bourchier - 16th great-grandparents
Elizabeth Cheney and Sir Frederick Tilney - 17th great-grandparents
also our grandparents:
Anne Woodstock - three times - 18th great-grandparent through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH
Edward III - 20, 21, 23rd great-grandparent through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH
Anne Woodville and King Edward IV - 17th great-grandparents through Kirt DeMar WOOD
Elizabeth of York and King Henry VII - 16th Great-grand Aunt and Uncle

Year Book Photo's found at Ancestry.com

1955 BYU Year Book Photo - Myrle SMITH

Senior Orchesis - National Dance Frantically - one major dance performance each year.

 Belle of the Y 

Included in the contest was Baking a Cake, and a Talent.

Myrle got a cake recipe from her sister Camilla.  The cake won first place not because it looked the best but because it tasted the best.  "It was the only time I ever won a prize for my cooking." 

Myrle was a freshman a Senior was choosen as the Belle.  She was told she would have won if she was not a freshman. They thought she would have other years to take first place.  She was married and was gone the next year.  She now has a PhD.

Salt Lake County Company - Daughters of the Utah Pioneers

Salt Lake Company DUP about 1955

Amy Ella HAWKES SMITH white dress, long stemmed rose, sitting front center. 

Amy Ella HAWKES SMITH standing 3rd row five from right end. 

Officers - Salt Lake County Company DUP 1947. 

picture - page 321 'Tales of a Triumphant People', published by them in 1947
Top right: Ella H. Smith Second Vice-Pres.

page 321 Tales of a Triumphant People

Page VII reads: The Salt Lake County organization of Daughters of Utah Pioneers was first effected on July 17, 1907, in the upstairs front room of the Lion House, under the direction of Susa Young Gates, who was President of the Central Company at that time.  The following officers were elected:...[of note is] Treasurer - - - Effie Ensign Merrill [sister of Harriet Camilla ENSIGN SMITH, mother in-law of Second Vice President Ella Smith.]

Note: more Salt Lake Company photos.

Lg photo back row third from right / below Ella Smith center 

1951

 Ella Smith right end next to bus driver

Lg photo above Ella is seated second row / below Ella Smith center 

Lg photo back row third from right /  below Ella Smith center 

Merry Christmas

CHRISTMAS EVE 1964 on Fieldcrest Lane

Sisters - Leona Kravet and Camilla Wood.

Grandma and grandpa Ella and Ensign Smith, Corinne and Sarah behind.
Notice: Grandma has her apron on.

W, D, grandma Laura Wood.

POSTERITY 

2012 SLC - the great great grandsons of Ella and Ensign Smith and Laura Wood.

They are also the great grandsons of Camilla Wood.

Holy Roman Emperor

Sixteen of our Grandfathers who were Holy Roman Emperors.

Carolingian dynasty

Charles I (Charlemagne) also known as Charles the Great and the Father of Europe, LIFE: 742-814, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 800-814. Founder of the Holy Roman Empire. King of the Lombards 774-814, and King of the Franks 768-814. The oldest son of Pepin the Short and Bertrada of Laon.  [ANCESTRY: Charlemagne is our 41st-47th great grandfather over 100 times through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH.]

Louis I the Pious, also called the Fair, and the Debonaire, LIFE: 778-840, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 816-840. Son of Emperor Charles I and Hildegarde. Louis I was also King of Aquitaine from 781, and King of the Franks until his death. [ANCESTRY: Grandfather]

 Lothair I, LIFE: 795-855, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 823-855 co-ruling with his father until 840.  Also the King of Bavaria (815–817), King of Italy(818–855) and King of Middle Francia (840–855).  Son of Louis I the Pious and Ermengarde of Hesbaye. [ANCESTRY: Grandfather]

=Louis II
Charles II "the Bald," LIFE 823-877, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 875-877. Also King of West Francia (840–877). He was the youngest son of the Emperor Louis I the Pious by his second wife Judith of Bavaria. [ANCESTRY: Grandfather]
=Charles III

Guideschi dynasty

=Guy III

=Lambert II

Carolingian dynasty

=Arnulf of Carinthia

Bosonid dynasty

Louis 'the Blind' LIFE 880-928, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 901-905. Also King of Provence 901-905 King of Italy 900-905. Son of Boso II (V) King of Provence and grandson of Emperor Louis II. [ANCESTRY: Louis 'the Blind' is 34th-41st great grandfather over 100 times through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH.]

Unruoching dynasty

 Berengar I LIFE: 845-923, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 915-924.  Also Margrave of Friuli 874-887, and King of Italy 887-915.  Grandson of Emperor Louis I.  [ANCESTRY: Berengar I is 34th-40th great grandfather over 100 times through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH.]

There was no emperor in the west between 924 and 962.

Holy Roman Emperors

Ottonian (Saxon) dynasty

 Otto I 'the Great' LIFE: 915-973, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 962-973. Founder of the Holy Roman Empire. The oldest son of Henry I the Fowler King of Germany and Saint Mathilda (or Matilda) of Ringelheim.  Otto was the first of the Germans to be called the emperor of Italy. [ANCESTRY: Otto I is 34th-39th great grandfather over 100 times through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH.]

 Otto II 'the Red' LIFE: 955-983, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 967-983. Son of Otto I. King of Italy 980-983, King of Germany 961-963. Son of Otto I and his second wife Saint Adelaide of Italy. [ANCESTRY: Grandfather]

=Otto III [ANCESTRY: Uncle]
=Henry II

Salian (Frankish) dynasty

 Conrad II (Konrad) LIFE: abt 990-1039, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 1027-1039. King of the Romans also known as King of the Germans 1027-1039, King of Italy.  Son of a mid-level nobleman in Franconia, Count Henry of Speyer and Adelaide of Alsace. [ANCESTRY: Conrad II is our 31st to 36th great grandfather through both Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH.]

Henry III called the Black or the Pious LIFE:1017-1056, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 1046-1056.  Crowned King of Germany on Easter Day 1028. Son of Conrad II and Gisela of Swabia. [ANCESTRY: Grandfather]

Henry IV the Black (Heinrich) LIFE: 1050-1106, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 1084-1105. King of the Romans also known as King of the Germans 1084–1105.  Son of Herny III and Agnes of Poitou aka Agnes of Aquitaine also Empress Agnes. [ANCESTRY: Grandfather]

=Henry V [ANCESTRY: Uncle and step grandfather] He was married to our grandmother Empress Matilda daughter of Henry I King of England and mother of Henry II King of England they were our grandparents.

Supplinburg dynasty

=Lothair III [ANCESTRY: Cousin]

Staufen (or Hohenstaufen) dynasty

Frederick I LIFE: 1122-1190, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 1155-1190 King of Italy 1155-1190, King of Germany formally King of the Romans 1152-1190, King of Burgundy 1152-1190.  Son of Frederick II called the One-Eyed Duke of Swabia and Judith of Bavaria. [ANCESTRY: Kirt DeMar WOOD and Camilla SMITH are both descendants of Frederick I. He is 28 times the 25th-30th great grandfather of their grandchildren.]   

=Henry VI

Welf dynasty

Staufen (or Hohenstaufen) dynasty

House of Luxembourg

Henry VII  LIFE: 1274-1313, HOLY ROMAN EMPEROR 1312-1313.  King of the Romans 1308-1313, King of Italy 1311-1313.  Son of Henry VI Count of Luxembourg and Beatrice d'Avesnes.  [ANCESTRY: Henry VII 21st great grandfather of Camilla SMITH's grandchildren.]

House of Wittelsbach

House of Luxembourg

=Charles IV Charles IV [ANCESTRY: Charles IV is an Uncle not a grandfather. His sister Bonne of Bohemia is our grandmother, they are the children of  John the Blind King of Bohemia and Elizabeth Princes of Bohemia..]

=Sigismund of Luxemburg [ANCESTRY: Cousin]

House of Habsburg 

House of Wittelsback 

House of Habsburg-Lorraine