My parents had a copy of a book of family histories, which I've slowly been transcribing. It was originally given to them from my grand-aunt, Norda Wright Benson, and was published in 1952, though it appears the histories were collected earlier, perhaps as late as 1947. It appears to have been compiled by an M.S. Wood, whom I believe is my second cousin, twice removed by marriage and may still be alive somewhere.
I had transcribed six of the histories when I made the acquaintance of one Victor Hall of Rockville, UT, -- another second cousin, twice removed -- who provided me with a CD that had all of them (and more!) transcribed. With his blessing, I've completed this particular collection, and will publish the remainder of what he sent to me in due time.
The Table of Contents is listed here, and you may follow the links to any history.
-- Foreword
-- A Word of Thanks
-- Maria Brooks DeGrey (1805-1876)
-- Alfred DeGrey (1831-1885)
-- Samuel DeGrey (1861-1945)
-- Maria Jarman DeGrey (1865-1953)
-- Selina DeGrey Hall (1833-1901)
-- John Charles Hall (1821-1890)
-- Charles Alma Hall (1854-1945)
-- Sarah Lacey Vickers Hall (1857-1942)
-- Charlotte Maria Hall Foulger (1855-1938)
-- John Thomas Hall (1861-1947)
-- William Brooks Hall (1867-1936)
-- Kezia DeGrey Hall (1837-1905)
-- Alfred Lorenzo Hall (1858-1934)
-- Julia Hansen Hall (1860-1935)
-- Alice Maude Hall Langston (1864-1922)
-- Jacob Langston (1863-1930)
-- Annie Selina Hall Stout (1866-1931)
-- John Henry Fisk Stout (1863-1933)
-- Adelia Hall Dalton (1870-1908)
-- Alonzo Dalton (1867-1925)
-- Myra Hall Lemon (1872-1951)
-- Jesse Newton Lemmon (1871-1956)
-- Arthur Wright Hall (1875-1955)
-- Adlinda DeMille Hall (1878-1963)
-- Dora M. Hall Stout (1878-1940)
-- Maria DeGrey Smith (1840-1879)
-- Charles N. Smith (1824-1897)
-- George Alfred Smith (1861-1935)
-- Hyrum Bowles Morris (1863-1914)
-- George Baddley (1825-1875)
-- George Baddley II (1869-1928)
-- Alfred Lorenzo Baddley (1862-1936)
-- Maria Baddley Rossiter (1866-1950)
-- Sarah DeGrey Dixon (1845-1926)
-- Henry Aldous Dixon (1835-1884)
-- Arnold Dixon (1884-1960)
-- Maria Louise Dixon Taylor (1872-1947)
-- A tribute to Aunt Rye (Maria Louise Dixon Taylor - see previous)
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Degrey/Hall Family Histories Thanks
Without the generous service and assistance of the many contributors to the wealth of valuable information, these little sketches would not have been compiled and published. The historian wishes to express the appreciation to all those who have assisted in the preparation of this book.
To my husband, Garner D. Wood, for his patient cooperation during the months of research and contact, both in person and through correspondence; to John C. Hall for the information on his parents' histories; to Afton Ballard for his cooperation in the compilation of the histories of Charles Nephi Smith and Maria DeGrey; to Elsie Wood, Edna Gibson, and those who assisted them, for their information on their parents, John Henry Fisk Stout and Anne Selina Hall; to Sebra DeGrey Crowton for the information used in the history of Alfred DeGrey; to Mrs. Ellis Donaldson for her assistance in the writing of the history of Alfred Lorenzo Baddley; to Maria Jarman DeGrey for her gracious cooperation on the history of her husband, Samuel DeGrey, her father-in-law, Alfred DeGrey and herself; to Arnold Dixon for his own history and the fine history on Henry Aldous Dixon; to Mrs. Roy C. Moody for her preparation of her mother's history; to Arthur D. Taylor for his information used in the personal history of Sarah DeGrey; to Mariah B. Rossiter for her cooperation in the research on Charlotte DeGrey; to Mrs. Leona S. westover for the information used in the history of George Alfred Smith; to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hall for their own histories; to Mariam Cromar for the assistance rendered in regards the history of Charlotte Marie Hall; to Eldon and Donna Lemmon for their helpful assistance on the personal history of Myra Hall Lemmon; to Lorraine Lemmon for her preparation of the story of Jesse Lemmon; to Marguerite Wood for her assistance on the histories of her parents, Adelia Hall and Alonzo Dalton; to Maria Dixon Taylor for her own history and the history of George Baddley; to Nora Lund and Vern Hall for rendering assistance on the history of their parents, Alfred Lorenzo Hall and Julia Hansen; to Ralph Baddley for his generous efforts in the compilation of the histories of Charlotte DeGrey, George Baddley (I), and George Baddley (II); to Murray Hall for his assistance on his father's history; to Eldwin Stout for the history on his mother, Dora Martha Murton Hall; to Orson Hall for the information supplied for his father's history, and to the many who have not been herein mentioned for their helpful assistance in the histories compiled.
M.S.W.
NOTE: Any error or misrepresentation found in this collection of histories will be promptly corrected with definite proof furnished by the reader.
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To my husband, Garner D. Wood, for his patient cooperation during the months of research and contact, both in person and through correspondence; to John C. Hall for the information on his parents' histories; to Afton Ballard for his cooperation in the compilation of the histories of Charles Nephi Smith and Maria DeGrey; to Elsie Wood, Edna Gibson, and those who assisted them, for their information on their parents, John Henry Fisk Stout and Anne Selina Hall; to Sebra DeGrey Crowton for the information used in the history of Alfred DeGrey; to Mrs. Ellis Donaldson for her assistance in the writing of the history of Alfred Lorenzo Baddley; to Maria Jarman DeGrey for her gracious cooperation on the history of her husband, Samuel DeGrey, her father-in-law, Alfred DeGrey and herself; to Arnold Dixon for his own history and the fine history on Henry Aldous Dixon; to Mrs. Roy C. Moody for her preparation of her mother's history; to Arthur D. Taylor for his information used in the personal history of Sarah DeGrey; to Mariah B. Rossiter for her cooperation in the research on Charlotte DeGrey; to Mrs. Leona S. westover for the information used in the history of George Alfred Smith; to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hall for their own histories; to Mariam Cromar for the assistance rendered in regards the history of Charlotte Marie Hall; to Eldon and Donna Lemmon for their helpful assistance on the personal history of Myra Hall Lemmon; to Lorraine Lemmon for her preparation of the story of Jesse Lemmon; to Marguerite Wood for her assistance on the histories of her parents, Adelia Hall and Alonzo Dalton; to Maria Dixon Taylor for her own history and the history of George Baddley; to Nora Lund and Vern Hall for rendering assistance on the history of their parents, Alfred Lorenzo Hall and Julia Hansen; to Ralph Baddley for his generous efforts in the compilation of the histories of Charlotte DeGrey, George Baddley (I), and George Baddley (II); to Murray Hall for his assistance on his father's history; to Eldwin Stout for the history on his mother, Dora Martha Murton Hall; to Orson Hall for the information supplied for his father's history, and to the many who have not been herein mentioned for their helpful assistance in the histories compiled.
M.S.W.
NOTE: Any error or misrepresentation found in this collection of histories will be promptly corrected with definite proof furnished by the reader.
DeGrey/Hall Family Histories Foreword
This book of histories, though small in size, is great in its content of faith, hope, and courage. Within its cover is found the story of a mother and her family, who, with faith and resolution, accepted the Gospel of Jesus Christ amid strong objection from relatives and friends, and in so doing, accepted the responsibilities and hardships the like of which few women in history have endured. The qualities of fidelity and devotion to a worthy cause of this mother have been magnified and rewarded through the acts and deeds of the many who have followed as descendants of Maria Brooks DeGrey.
I, as compiler of these personal histories, have learned to love and respect each one as he took his place in the pattern of life; as he fulfilled his mission wherever he was sent to build and develop a new land; as he suffered in hunger, pain, and anxiety; and as he faithfully gave credit to his God for his home, family, and way of life.
This little collection is dedicated to the memory of a good and wise mother, who braved the scorn of friends and relatives to seek the truth, and to the hope that we, as descendants, will bring honor to her posterity through great works in genealogical channels.
M.S. Wood
Click Here Return to Main Article
I, as compiler of these personal histories, have learned to love and respect each one as he took his place in the pattern of life; as he fulfilled his mission wherever he was sent to build and develop a new land; as he suffered in hunger, pain, and anxiety; and as he faithfully gave credit to his God for his home, family, and way of life.
This little collection is dedicated to the memory of a good and wise mother, who braved the scorn of friends and relatives to seek the truth, and to the hope that we, as descendants, will bring honor to her posterity through great works in genealogical channels.
M.S. Wood
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