Jesse Willes, a pioneer resident of Uintah County died at his home in Davis Ward Tuesday evening, as a result of influenza pneumonia. The disease visited his family striking all the members with the exception of _________. Mr. Willes was a good father and husband and a peaceful neighbor. It is said of him he never had an enemy and that he was a man who always avoided any altercations or arguments.
The deceased was 60 years of age and was born May 20, 1858 at Lehi, Utah. he moved to this valley in 18_6. A year later he was married to Florence Slaugh. Thirteen children were born to this happy couple, seven of whom survive as follows: Simpson Willes, Mrs. Florence Southam. Genevera, Frances, Myrtle, Ida and Hallie Willes all living in this valley.
Since coming here he has lived in Davis Ward continually, being a successful farmer of that locality. He carried the mail from Vernal to Jensen for four years which necessitated his living at Jensen.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Vernal cemetery. George Slaugh conducting. Bishop Batty was the only speaker and offered comforting words to the bereaved family and sketched the life of the deceased. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Bishop A. G. Goodrich and the opening prayer by Edward Watkins Sr. A chorus from the ____ ward choir furnished the music. The members of the chorus were Bishop A. G. Goodrich, Lewis A. Gardiner, Lavel Manwarring, Laura Goodrich, Mrs. A. M. Goodrich.
-Vernal Express, December 20, 1918, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Relatives: Willis, Dosa Emerine Molen (Mother)
Willis, William Simpson (Father)
Slaugh, Florence Matilda (Spouse) Married October 14, 1891
in Manti, Utah.
Children not listed below: Ida Elizabeth Willes Murray
Jesse Willes, a pioneer resident of Uintah County died at his home in Davis Ward Tuesday evening, as a result of influenza pneumonia. The disease visited his family striking all the members with the exception of _________. Mr. Willes was a good father and husband and a peaceful neighbor. It is said of him he never had an enemy and that he was a man who always avoided any altercations or arguments.
The deceased was 60 years of age and was born May 20, 1858 at Lehi, Utah. he moved to this valley in 18_6. A year later he was married to Florence Slaugh. Thirteen children were born to this happy couple, seven of whom survive as follows: Simpson Willes, Mrs. Florence Southam. Genevera, Frances, Myrtle, Ida and Hallie Willes all living in this valley.
Since coming here he has lived in Davis Ward continually, being a successful farmer of that locality. He carried the mail from Vernal to Jensen for four years which necessitated his living at Jensen.
Funeral services were held Thursday at the Vernal cemetery. George Slaugh conducting. Bishop Batty was the only speaker and offered comforting words to the bereaved family and sketched the life of the deceased. The dedicatory prayer was offered by Bishop A. G. Goodrich and the opening prayer by Edward Watkins Sr. A chorus from the ____ ward choir furnished the music. The members of the chorus were Bishop A. G. Goodrich, Lewis A. Gardiner, Lavel Manwarring, Laura Goodrich, Mrs. A. M. Goodrich.
-Vernal Express, December 20, 1918, transcribed by Rhonda Holton
Relatives: Willis, Dosa Emerine Molen (Mother)
Willis, William Simpson (Father)
Slaugh, Florence Matilda (Spouse) Married October 14, 1891
in Manti, Utah.
Children not listed below: Ida Elizabeth Willes Murray
Family Members
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Mary Jane Willes Gilchrist
1853–1937
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William Sidney Willes
1858–1938
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John Smith Willes
1860–1930
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Celestia Willes Schow
1862–1950
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Marion Webster Lott
1863–1927
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Frederick Molen "Fred" Lott
1865–1925
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Achsah Permelia Willes Schow
1866–1940
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Cecelia Jane Lott Peterson
1867–1949
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Abigail Willes
1868–1886
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Peter Lamond Lott
1869–1940
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Florence Willes Child
1871–1905
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Laura Lorraine Lott Hunt
1871–1919
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