Son of Samuel Allen Wilcox (1819-1898)
and Martha Parker (1820-1912)
Married Martha Sarah Hansen Nov 11 1884David Almearn Wilcox was the 12th. child of Samuel Allen Wilcox and Martha Parker. He was born at Cedar Fort, Utah, October 11, 1862. He was the last son of Utah pioneers and the only child born after their coming to Utah. He grew up in Cedar Fort. At the age of 22 David Almearn Wilcox and Florence Malinda Cook were married on the 11th of November, 1884. She was a beautiful girl, the daughter of Bishop Henry Freeman Cook and his second wife Julia Ann Laughlin. She was a relative of James Cook who married David's sister, Malinda. Dave and Minnie lived in the upstairs of his mother's home, Martha Parker Wilcox.

Mattie Mourtsen has said this; Her grandmother Martha Parker, spoke well of Minnie. Said she was always neat and clean and everyone enjoyed her pleasant disposition. Her mother was a seamstress. Minnie was always dressed neat and was popular with the young people. She was a good dancer and had a good sense of humor. She was quite tall, very thin and dark completion. I thought she was a very good looking woman. On April 2, 1886, a son was born to David and Malinda Wilcox in Cedar Fort. Later the same year they moved to Bear Lake, Idaho. David's sister Phebe had lost her husband and a two year old baby girl. So in order to be near her in her time of trouble and to help her straighten out her financial affairs, David moved his family to Wardboro.

In 1887 another son was born to Dave and Minnie 11th July, At Wardboro, Bear Lake County, Idaho. He died April 10, 1889-99 at Sunnydell, Idaho. In 1888 David moved to Snake River Valley where his two brothers Samuel A. Jr. and Boyd had already located.
On May 20th they began the long journey to Sunnydell, Idaho. Arriving 13 days later, June 1, David settled where their home now stands. Boyd's homestead was adjacent his, and Samuel A. homesteaded what was later known as the Taylor Farm.


Children born to David and Florence Malinda:
1. David Floyd Wilcox
2. Samuel Guy Wilcox
3. Malcom Lamar Wilcox
4. Henry Franklin Wilcox
5. Marvin Wilcox
6. Florence Malinda Wilcox
7. Adrian Boyd Wilcox
8. Velma Chloe Wilcox
9. baby Wilcox

Minnie was not in good health and the boys did a lot to help her and the older boys learned much about housework. In 1896 she was taken from them after a long illness, she died in February leaving Dave with seven small children--the other two died young.

On Jan, 8th, 1901, David and Martha Sarah Hansen were married in the Logan Temple. She was the daughter of John Hansen and Martha Jenses of Bear Lake, Idaho. Five children were born to them. Twin girls, born 7 Dec. 1901, and dying a few hours later the same day. Louis Allen born Oct. 20, 1903, Myrtle Martha born May 15, 1909, and Edna Viola born Feb. 20, 1911, all at Sunnydell, Idaho.

He was remarkable strong for a man of his years, 82 when Dec. 14, 1944, as he went to feed his cows from a stack of pea straw. As he pulled at the straw the overhanging mass caved in on him, completely covering him.

In speaking of it later he said, "I was just smothering to death. I tried to push the straw away from my face so I could get my breath, but it only made it worse as the chaff sifted down, filling my mouth, nostrils and ears. I thought, `This is the end. Then I saw a little round spot of light which grew bigger, and there was my old dog, digging like mad." When his face was uncovered, his troubles were not over. He called and called but could not make anyone hear, so he had to lie there until the folks came from town, which was about four hours. When he was finally released it was found that his leg was broken, just below the hip joint. He lay in the hospital for two months with his leg in a cast and in traction. When the day came the doctor said he could go home if someone could take care of him, Myrtle took her three little girls and moved up home to help out. Then later he moved to her home. June 7, 1946, he was released from his earthly pain and suffering and called to his Heavenly home. His passing was typical of his life, calm and sweet, and his mind was as clear as a bell just the minute before he relaxed and was gone. He left a large posterity of eight living children, fifty grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

A lovely funeral was held in the Archer Ward chapel, June 11,1946, with a very large display of beautiful flowers and the house was filled to its capacity and much more. Everyone was very helpful and thoughtful and showed their love for him in their deeds. May his life and his teachings be a pattern for all of us to follow.