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  1. 2.  Jack Merlin Petersen was born on 22 Mar 1932 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States (son of Paul Franklin Petersen and Irene Hales); died on 27 May 2014 in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States; was buried in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

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    RESEARCH_NOTES;
    1. Censuses:
    1960 LDS Church, FHL film 471796, May 1960, 1020 Gramercy, Ogden 21st Ward, Lorin Farr Stake:
    Jack Merlin Petersen, Elder, b. 22 Mar 1932 at Ogden, UT.
    Irene Lydie Nadia Filonoff De Lanskoy, member, b. 9 Aug 1933 at Nice, France.
    Kerry Andre Petersen, child, b. 7 Aug 1954 in Ogden, UT.
    Karen Lorie Petersen, child, b. 9 May 1956 in Ogden, UT.
    Chris Robert Petersen, child, b. 9 May 1956 in Ogden, UT.
    Notes previously of Ogden 8th Ward of the Lorin Farr Stake residing at 650 8th St.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Occupation: glass and glazing contractor and owner of retail home decorating business in Anchorage, Alaska. Did glass work on Seattle Washington Temple.

    2. The newspaper "The Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner," Tuesday evening, July 29, 1952, p. 7:
    "Local reservists Take Part In Maneuvers, Big Sea Fair.
    Eight Utah naval reservists, four of them from Ogden, are participating in full scale sea maneuvers, the world famous Seattle Sea fair and a side trip to Vancouver, B.C., in an adventure which began last Saturday.
    The Utahns are Wendell A. Farr, 540 8th St.; Joseph A. Graves, SN, 3791 Ogden Ave.; Jack D. Lynch, FA, 590 8th St.; Jack M. Peterson, FA, 650 8th St.; Thomas G. Larsen, SR, Arcadia; Arnold E. Webb, SR, Myton; Franklin D. Spencer, SR, Neolas and Kendall B. Schaefemayer, SR, Roosevelt.
    Making the trip are 96 naval reserve officers from the 12th naval district, which included northern California, Nevada and Utah.
    Leave Treasure Island.
    The reservists left Treasure Island, San Francisco Saturday afternoon aboard the destroyer escorts, U.S.S. George A. Johnson, U.S.S. Grady and U.S.S. Thomas F. Nickel. The three ships were scheduled to rendezvous outside Golden Gate with three similar ships with reservists from the Eleventh naval district.
    En route to Seattle, the group will conduct battle problems and drills.
    During the Seattle Sea fair the reservists will join a long line of combat vessels in a salute to the host city of Seattle. Cruisers, destroyers, submarines and amphibious craft will be in the sea parade which will converge at its finish to a point where the ship's crews will march through the streets in a parade.
    A simulated amphibious assault will be staged against a Seattle park beach.
    From Seattle, the reservists will make a side trip to Canada and then will return to San Francisco, conducting training and gunnery exercises on the way."

    3. The newspaper "The Ogden (Utah) Standard-Examiner," Sunday evening, November 22, 1959, p. 2C:
    "Person to Person.
    From Europe.
    Good to get back! … Mrs. Jack M. Petersen will arrive home today with her three children, Kerry, and twins, Karen and Chris, to join her husband, after seven months in Europe.
    Mrs. Petersen, a native of Nice, France, has been there visiting her Russian parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas de Lanskoy, who are now making their home in Nice. It was her first visit home in nine years.
    Mrs. Petersen came to America is an LDS convert and receive her American citizenship papers four years ago. Mr. Petersen joined his family for a month in the summer and while there he and his family visited in Scotland, England, France, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany and Denmark.
    "My wife's mother acted as interpreter," Mr. Petersen said, "as she speaks 14 languages. She was attached to the Russian Embassy in Washington, D.C., at the time of the Russian revolution."
    He explained that after the overthrow of the Russian government, Mrs. Petersen's parents were exiled in France and have lived there since."
    [Kerry's note: Article inaccurate in regards to Irene's correct parents and the number of languages spoken by her mother. Her mother was never married to Mr. Lanskoy; he was a family friend who gave his family name to Irene at her birth. Her mother spoke Russian, German, French, and English.]

    4. LDS Priesthood Ordinances and Ordinations (taken from Membership Record):
    Blessing: 5 Jun 1932 by Elton W. Wardle
    Baptism: 31 Mar 1940 by Blaine L. Hunter
    Confirmation: 31 Mar 1940 by Elton W. Wardle
    Deacon: 27 Aug 1944 by Vernal E. Facer
    Teacher: 29 Dec 1946 by Archibald O. Hokanson
    Priest: 27 Apr 1949 by Elton W. Wardle
    Elder: 2 Jun 1951 by Hershel P. Judd
    High Priest 25 Sep 1980 by Gary E. Cox

    5. Autobiography of Jack Merlin Petersen.
    Thank you for letting me tell my story. The following is a hodge-podge collection of bits and pieces of notes, quick memories, and copies of our children's school assignments about me and my family history collected over the years. It also includes history and stories about my business. Hopefully, this will be clarified and added to in the future a little at a time. It was suggested and I was able to get started through the prompting of my daughter Karen Jasper and with a lot of help from everybody.
    It all began in 1932.
    I, Jack Merlin Petersen, was born March 22, 1932 in Ogden, Weber County, Utah, in the United States of America at the Thomas Dee Hospital on Harrison Blvd. (The hospital has since been demolished.)
    My mother was Irene Hales, daughter of Charles Henry Hales III and Sarah (Sadie) Catherine Stoker. She was born in Junction City, Piute County, Utah.
    My father was Paul Franklin Petersen (he went by the name of Frank), son of Peter Petersen and Mary Ann Burnhope. He was born in Ogden, Weber County, Utah.
    My family has a rich heritage - the very better of two worlds: my wife Irene's European heritage – even though she did not experience it, her ancestors were well-to-do, well-bred and well-educated; my heritage was of pioneers – many living in log cabins with dirt floors and many not reading or writing, but they were very religious and dedicated.
    I was raised in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, but not in the strictest sense as I now understand it as my father was not a member and never joined the Church. My mother was a member, but did not attend church much without Dad being with her. She did teach in the Primary at one time. Also in the church at that time a woman could not enter the Temple for their own endowment without her husband. They were both very supportive.
    I was a member of the Ogden, Utah, 8th Ward, and Ben Lomond Stake. I received many Aaronic Priesthood Achievement Awards in my youth.
    I was blessed in the Church on June 5, 1932. I was baptized and confirmed on March 31, 1940, nine days after my eighth birthday. I was ordained a Deacon on August 27, 1944, a Teacher on December 29, 1946, a Priest on April 17, 1949, an Elder on June 2, 1951, and a High Priest on September 25, 1980.
    I have always thought that going to church was something that you were supposed to do.
    I introduced myself once in a church talk and I will use some of it here: I believe most of you know me; I am Jack Petersen, a common name, but there aren't very many of my Petersen family around. Truthfully, the name should be Pedersen. This was my grandfather's name when he arrived from Denmark at age nine.
    He had a younger sister, who never married; she took care of her parents into their old age. So you can all understand that without a husband to take care of, she was able to reach the age of ninety-five and eight months. She must have had an accent, as I learned to call her Ankristine. I was surprised to realize not too many years ago that it wasn't Ankristine but Aunt Christine.
    I have one sister, Shirley Petersen, married name Dunbar, born on June 10, 1928 in Ogden, Utah. My sister and I were part of a family of nine Petersen and eight Hales cousins. But in that group there were only three Petersen boys -- Sherman, Paul, and I are the only three Petersens in my generation. Paul has since passed away.
    The names of my cousins are:
    PeterSEN -- Sherman Carl Petersen, Paul Fredrick Petersen (deceased), Joyce Koepke, LaRay Koepke, Warner Lawrence Hansen (deceased), Keith Richard Shupe, and Carole Patricia Shupe.
    HALES -- Edward Scott Hales (deceased), Kenneth Lee Hales (deceased), Suzan Hales (deceased), Bonnie Hales, Charles Henry Hales(5th), and Patricia Hatten.
    My grandfather Peter Petersen was a cowboy and my grandmother's father Thomas Burnhope was also a cowboy; they rode the range together at Promontory, Utah.
    My Petersen grandparents had five children, four of whom lived. They lived in Utah and I have found or been told that all the children were blessed in the LDS Church – and some were baptized – but something or someone drove them out of the Church. I understand my grandmother took issue with the Church burial procedure at the death of her mother. She left the Church and never spoke thereafter of her brother Isaac, who supported the Church position. All I ever was told was that if I ever met a Burnhope, I would know I was related. I did by chance meet one and became acquainted with two third cousins, Keith and Ken Burnhope.
    My mother and father knew each other as children since their families had small farms next to each other on Third Street at Five Points in Ogden, Utah.
    My mother comes from a family of early Mormon pioneers. Her grandfather Charles Henry Hales II and her great grandfather Charles Henry Hales I were polygamous. Her great grandfather with his two wives had 26 children who all lived to adulthood. I have a lot of Hales relatives, even an Apostle. Also, in every major event in Mormon and Utah history, I had a relative present or involved: in the city of Nauvoo, on the covered wagon track, and in the Mormon Battalion with over 14 relatives serving including two grandfathers and a grandmother. Some sailed on the Ship Brooklyn. They lived in the settlements of Pueblo, CO, San Bernardino, CA, Southern Utah, and Northern Arizona. They were involved with the cotton industry, iron mills, the railroad, and many others.
    My mother had four brothers and one sister: Charles Henry (Jack), Clemont (Mont), Dwayne (Duke), and Doyle, and my Aunt Melba. I loved my uncles. They were very good to me. As I said before, Shirley and I have six cousins on the Hales side of the family. In 2010 it was down to three.
    My mother and dad built a "honeymoon house" at 650 8th Street in Ogden. It was just a two-room house and they built it themselves before they were married. They married November 19, 1926. I lived in this house throughout my youth. They added onto it a little at a time. I didn't move from this house until I was married in 1952. My parents lived here the rest of their lives. My dad lived at home with his parents while he was building their house. His dad charged him rent for living there, which didn't make dad very happy since it took a lot of his building funds. He said he would never charge his children rent if they lived at home and he never did.
    I was raised through the Depression years. I had no real understanding of the hardships it caused many -- I was too young. My father worked for George A. Lowe Company, a pioneer, full-line Hardware Company in Ogden, Utah on Wall Ave. and was steadily employed there for 20 years. This company had the first telephone in the state -- a line from their warehouse to their retail store.
    I do remember Dad going next door to help clean up a chicken coop for a family to move into. They didn't have any other place to live.
    Perhaps due to the depression there were very few pictures taken in my youth; however, occasionally a photographer would come down the street with ponies and they would have cowboy and cowgirl costumes for the children to put on. They would go door-to-door to see who would like a picture of their children sitting on a pony. I have several pictures of Shirley and myself on these ponies.
    As a young man, Dad worked for a canning factory making tomato ketchup. (They also made very good pork and beans.) He seemed to have enjoyed that experience. He spoke of it often. I have a picture of him standing by one of the company trucks. I believe the canning factory name was "Pierce."
    My mother was very neat and clean and hard-working. She would always call us children in and clean us and put fresh clothes on us prior to Father's return from daily work.
    We always had two meals a day with the family. We always sat down to eat breakfast together and we always had supper together. Mom would have it prepared and on the table by the time my dad came home from work, which was right around 6 o'clock. Dad was always very punctual.
    Mother always set the table with a tablecloth. We always had home canned fruit on the table along with jam or jelly. Her rule for nutrition was very simple, "Your plate must have three colors of food on it." My dad said it was cheaper to buy good food then it was to pay a doctor. So we ate well.
    She always thought she was overweight (a Hales' trait) inasmuch as she had copies of all the popular diets of that time. She also wore a house dress during the day, but a corset for dress-up. She liked to read -- especially the stories in romance magazines.
    As a child, I enjoyed eating the leftovers from my father's lunch box. I now believe that he saved me a half of his jelly sandwich or other treats. I enjoyed waiting on the street corner for my father's return from work. He would let me ride on the running board of our Model A Ford the rest of the way home. My father was industrious and very good with his hands. He did all of his own building and repairs at home. He had a large city lot, which was very well kept.
    He was very proper and polite. I never heard him tell a joke or an off-colored story. I never heard him swear -- not a word. He was so meticulous that even when he sharpened his wood pencil with a pocketknife, every cut was exactly the same. His pocketknife was always sharp as were all of his other tools and knives. He had little patience with anyone who did not take care of their tools.
    Dad had beautiful handwriting. Even while working in the warehouse, he kept his shoes shined. He had a shoe shining kit there and in it a brush with letters "WHSE" for warehouse carved in the wooden grip. I have that brush. While working in the warehouse, he always wore a rolled-up black stocking cap, a shirt with the sleeves rolled up, and bibs overall. Dad sometime would have a baseball mitt in his back pocket; they played catch in the parking lot on their lunch break. Dad also played ball at the company picnic; he liked to bunt himself on base.
    Dad smoked all his life. Through my younger years, he always rolled his own cigarettes. You would always see him with a string and round tag from the "Bull Durham" tobacco sack hanging out of his shirt pocket, western style. I believe that smoking had a lot to do with his early death at age 67. He wouldn't go to a doctor because of the lecture he would get about smoking.
    At George A. Lowe Hardware, Dad managed the upstairs floor. The warehouse was almost a city block long. I enjoyed visiting there. Grandpa Petersen also worked there in packing and shipping. He would wave to me on my visits. I always snuck a ride down the chute from the second floor to the shipping department and met with him.
    One of my dad's responsibilities was the ordering of many tons of coal for the heating of the warehouse. I once visited with Dad when he was giving an order to the owner of a coal company. I blurted out something like, "With all the coal that Dad buys from you, you ought to give us coal for our home for free." He said, "I couldn't do that, that's my business." Dad responded to me by saying, "Where do you think the fruit comes from at home for Christmas?" (We always had a case of apples, oranges, or grapefruit under the Christmas tree.) The owner's remark always fascinated me about not giving away for free the actual product that he sold for a living.
    Irene captured a great photograph of Dad – a very typical one. Dad always wore a white shirt and tie and a pair of western cut pants called "Pinks." He would come home and change into his bib overalls, take off his tie, and would keep the white shirt on. The photograph shows him sitting in the kitchen below a Union Pacific Railroad calendar, which he always used for scheduling. He was holding his glass of beer. His ring with a diamond set in black onyx and watch (both of which I have in my possession) are showing in the picture.
    Payday was Shirley's and my big day. Dad would bring home a sack full of candy bars, five or six for each of us. He purchased these at Payless drug store, three for a dime. Dad liked licorice. When Shirley started working she would bring home expensive handmade chocolates.
    Our house was set back deep in the lot, and we had a large grassed front yard with a winding sidewalk to the front door. The front door and entrance had a round top and round glass door window. There was a special curtain for the door made by Mother that gathered to the center. (I now have that curtain – 2012.) Our front yard had five large Rome Beauty apple trees and a large Catalpa tree. I spent a lot of time climbing in the apple trees and picking up fallen apples.
    I found that with a pointed stick about 18" long, I could stick it into an apple and throw the apple almost a city block. I often cleaned the yard this way. You might wonder what the neighbors thought -- but apples came from such a distance that they could never guess the source!
    We had a large fruit and vegetable garden in the rear of the house as well as a large chicken coop. Dad kept the garden and the yard immaculate. I was often jealous of the yard because Dad spent so much time in it. I played most of my games at the neighbors because Dad would not let us roughneck in our yard. The garden was irrigated weekly and the irrigation ditch came from the front down the right side of the yard.
    I spent many hours under the apple trees in the irrigation ditch playing "cars," building roads and garages on its banks with road system surpassing today's freeways. I also did a lot of the irrigating, weeding, and harvesting of our garden. Sometimes it got pretty hot though. Every spring a farmer would bring a team of horses down the street soliciting work at plowing your garden spot. Dad used their services sometimes, but most of the time we hand-spaded it ourselves.
    The city would grade the dirt street in front of our house. They used a road grader that looked a lot like the ones used today but a team of horses pulled these; it was also oiled yearly.
    In the garden, we had all types of fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, black caps, dewberries, gooseberries, currants – red, black, and yellow – rhubarb, cherries (white Queen Ann canning cherries; our red Bing cherry tree died), peaches, pears, and many varieties of grapes. We had two walnut trees – Black and English. We would also always raise carrots, peas, radishes, onions – both green and seed – corn, tomatoes, green peppers, and "grass peas."
    The "grass peas" seed originally came from Denmark and was brought over by my great grandfather. They resembled and were used like Lima beans. They were cooked with a ham hock. I still have a few of these seeds. They were very tasty.
    My grandfather, Peter Petersen, with a "sen" in the name, came with his parents at the age 9 from Denmark. I have always believed his dream was to travel, which you didn't do much in those days. I now believe he did this thru reading his National Geographic magazines. He always had a stack of them. He gave me one of his old books, a large old book, which I still have: "Annual Report of the Smithsonian Institution, 1928."
    I spent a lot of good times working with my father in the garden. I also helped my mother can the fruit and vegetables. We always had over 200 quarts of tomatoes at the end of the season, along with peaches, pears, apricots, and cherries. I remember working the cherry pitter with juice running down my arms and off my elbows. My favorite was canned apricots with pineapple chunks and apricot jam with apricot nuts. I would crack the nuts. We also put up a lot of grape juice.
    Thinking of irrigating, every spring the neighbors would form a work party and we would cut the weeds out of the canals. I still remember the smell of the weeds and the spearmint that grew along the ditch bank just like "herb tea." (Is that why I have never liked it?)
    My father taught me the use of tools and being in the hardware business he always had the newest tools available. He taught me to make repairs properly and not just to do a quick fix. My Uncle Mont had the reputation of wiring and taping things together -- I was told to do it right and not like "Mont."
    I helped my father mix his own house paint – white lead, linseed oil, and turpentine. He taught me how to hold a paintbrush and how to work the paint into the wood.
    Dad would save the salvaged wooden shipping crates at the Lowes' warehouse. When he had a big enough pile, he would have their truck deliver it home. It was my job to pull, straighten, and save all the nails, then cut the wood up for firewood. The crates were made out of cheap hardwood and I used a carpenter handsaw to cut them up. This was hard work. I don't think I ever used a new nail until I was out of high school.
    Spring was greeted with the ladies on the street putting scarves on their heads and with an apron over their house dress and armed with a stepladder, brushes, and a bucket full of hot soapy water, they would handwash the outside of their houses,
    Chickens were a major part of my youth: feeding, caring for, egg gathering, and butchering. In the spring we would have the little chicks around a light bulb in the basement, later in the back of garage. Dad liked Leghorns (white eggs) and Grandpa Petersen liked Rhode Island Reds (brown eggs) and the two discussed quite often the virtues of each breed of chicken. I have learned that the world record for egg production is held by a White Leghorn that laid 371 eggs in 365 days. My mother would gather the eggs and sell the surplus for her kitchen money. I can remember the Metropolitan Insurance salesman coming weekly for the $1.00 premium for the insurance policy for Shirley's and my education. Mom would have to make sure she had her eggs sold for this payment, as well as for our monthly church fast offering envelope.
    Chicken was a main dish at home with the spring fryers as one of my favorite. When they were large enough, they would be split in half and fried, and I would get a whole half chicken. Mother made great fried chicken, as did my Grandmother Hales! The older hens were used for stewing with homemade hand-cut noodles. I remember many times hearing my dad tell my mother that the egg production was down and it was time for him to go talk to the chickens again. He would go to the coop, sit on his haunches, and talk to them. He told the chickens that if they didn't start laying more eggs some of them would lose their heads. While doing this he would have a chance to feel the underside of the individual hens and pick out a few that were barren, these are the ones that got their heads cut off. The egg production would increase almost overnight while we had chicken and noodles for supper.
    The family rule was if you did not know what to feed Frank, fry him two eggs.
    Dad always tried to raise pigs as he did in the earlier days. He would wash down the pens daily and handwash the pigs, but the neighbors would always report him for keeping pigs. The city was being built up around us and it was against the city ordinances.
    As I said earlier, my father was not a member of the LDS Church. I do not know how serious he was but he said that if he had to join a church, it would be the Catholic Church. He said this is because when he was young he used to sell newspapers. He would always go over to the Catholic Church when there was a mass to sell newspapers. The members would be in a good mood after church and be very kind, so they bought lots of his newspapers -- so he thought the Catholic Church was all right.
    There were a lot of experiences with the Mormon missionaries trying to convert him. He was always fair game for any new missionaries that came around. Their challenge was to "go over and convert Frank Petersen." He was always polite, but he teased them -- he liked to tease (a Petersen trait). One time they asked him what religion he belonged to. He said, "The Salvation Army." The two sister missionaries said, "That's not a religion." Dad replied, "It is, and it's a very popular Protestant religion," which it is. They came back 30 days later after they had spent all their free time studying the Salvation Army religion. They asked him questions about the religion and of course he knew nothing about it. He was very quiet that evening.
    Our earlier Bishop was Roland Peterson. According to dad, Shirley got special attention until the membership realized she was not his daughter, and then it all stopped -- wrong Peterson
    We were members of the Ogden 8th Ward, Ben Lomond Stake. The church was on 7th street and Adam. The church building was dated with reddish brown brick, and was a story and half tall, with the congregation area on the upper floor and the classrooms in the daylight basement. It had tall, wide concrete steps in front up to a porch and double entrance doors. Primary was on Wednesday afternoon. On that day, I hurried from school to the church – first one there put a stick through door handles and was the guardian of the doors. I liked that assignment. The congregation area had a wooden floor with moveable chairs. On one end there was a full stage with curtain and on the other end the speaker's pulpit with the choir setting. The chairs would be turned around as needed or moved to the side for dances and other activities. I remember on hot summer days I would stand at door and pass out paper fans with wooden handle.
    I don't know the circumstances but after 20 years at Lowe's Dad quit one day, got drunk, and threw away his lunch bucket, as he was never going to work again. About three weeks later he went to work for Sears & Roebuck Co. Sears was located on the main street, Washington Boulevard, close to 22nd Street with the warehouse on the street behind. It was next door to the American Food Store where I worked.
    There was a little desk over in one corner where they were starting to sale insurance. The sign read "All-State." They also sold a small car called "The All-State." It was actually a "Henry J" made by Kaiser-Frazer Motor Company with a Sears's nameplate.
    Dad started in the warehouse, then sold farm machinery, and then worked in the retail store in the hardware department. He worked there for another 20 years until his retirement.
    I don't have a clear memory of this; however, Lowe's opened up a small satellite retail store called Riteway Hardware. Dad was involved with the operation and worked there. When they decided to sell the store, I was in high school. I did my best to try to talk him into buying it so that we could work together. This didn't happen. It was sold to another Lowe's employee, Mr. Sorenson. My sister Shirley worked for him for some time.
    My favorite dessert was Hasty Pudding (sometimes called "Poor Man's Pudding"). Ingredients: 2 cups water, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 cup sugar, ½ cup of milk, 1 cup sugar, 1 tsp butter, 1 cup of flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder. Boil water, sugar, vanilla and 1 tsp butter together. While this is boiling, cream the remaining ingredients into a batter. Then fold in 1/2 cup of raisins and nuts, dropping by tablespoon in the boiling mixture. Then bake for 1/2 hour at 375 degrees. Black walnuts are the best to use in this recipe. Cracking and cleaning them was my job.
    I also liked egg-less cake, sometimes called "Depression cake," with white frosting. During the Depression, eggs and shortening were very expensive and this cake needed none.
    My dad was also able to "water witch" using a forked stick to find ground water. By holding the forked stick overhand with each hand over the individual forks, then spreading the forks and rolling both hands under and up between the forks until the knuckles faced each other, and then pulling back and again spreading the forks, the front of the stick (the "pointer") would turn down toward the ground if water was present. He would team up with an acquaintance from work. Dad would locate the water and while holding the willow over his knees; his partner would count the pulsations of the willow to determine the depth to the water. I never saw the friend do his thing, but I saw Dad locate water many times.
    When I was in the eighth grade, my science teacher said that there was no such thing as the gift of water witching. I told this to my dad and so he took me out front of the house and cut a green forked stick from the apple tree and told me to hold it properly over a known underground stream. Nothing happened! He put his hand on my shoulder and the forked stick began to move and scared me to a point that I dropped it. I picked it up again and told myself that there was no way I was going to get fooled. I gripped tightly on the stick, my dad put his hand on my shoulder and it again began to turn down with such force that it twisted the bark off in my hands.
    There was a drought in the area for several years and many of the neighbors hand dug wells for themselves. There was an underground stream that came down the street and crossed under our front yard. They would tap into this stream. One of our neighbors, the Wardles (he later became my bishop) four lots west of us down the street, wanted Dad to locate water on his property. Dad and his friend searched diligently and could not locate this stream on his property. Brother Wardle had no choice but to dead-reckon a location by sighting a line between a well west and a well east of his property and he hand dug very deep but never found water. Later, that boarded up dry well hole was always a concern to our parents when we played in the area.
    In recalling a few of my funniest memories, I will relate a few.
    There are only two ways to sweep with a straw-broom; turn the broom sideways for a wide stroke or endways for narrow power stroke. Once in my youth I was busy sweeping and my father put his hand on my shoulder and told me to turn the broom because I was sweeping like a woman. (You could say things like than then.) It is terrible how we forget the important lessons in life when we get older. I can't remember which way he had then told me to sweep. I may have spent my whole life sweeping like a woman. I am also told that a woman sweeps toward herself and a men sweeps away.
    One other was when my mother chased me up the apple tree with a willow switch in her hand. She then pulled up a chair and sat at the base of the tree until my father came home. I did not know until that day that my dad could climb apple trees.
    I remember when I had made a successful raid on the neighbor's melon patch with an armful of cantaloupes. I knew how much my dad enjoyed them, so I burst into our house shouting: "Dad would you like some melons I just stole?" To my horror, there sat the ward teachers from the church. One of them was a counselor in the Bishopric who owned the melon patch. My dad surveyed the embarrassment and calmly received the cantaloupes, sliced them and served the stolen bounty to all.
    I remember as a child when both of our parents were working. My sister and I had chores to do when we got home from school. One of these chores was to light a fire in the kitchen range, to have it ready to cook supper and also work as a heater to warm the house. Many times we would argue over whose turn it was to light the fire and our folks would find us huddled in blankets in a cold, dark house. Supper was delayed on those evenings, if we got any at all.
    I slept on a fold-down couch in the kitchen in our little two-room house. Our house was well-built and in bad weather the neighbors would spend the night with us. One night the wind was blowing very hard and the neighbors came over to stay with us as their houses were built on wood foundations and they could feel the wind begin to lift their houses. I remember waking up finding their kids in bed with me. Ogden experienced a lot of heavy winds called "Easterners" or "Mountain Wind." I came home from elementary school one day and the wind was so strong we had to walk backwards against the wind or it would suck our breath away. I found our large chicken coop had been picked up and turned upside down. Dad rebuilt the coop but only half the size.
    One of my earliest recollections was our outhouse. We had a very nice two-holer. It sat in the back of the garage. It was so nice that the neighbors would often use it. I would occasionally find one sitting sound asleep.
    I am told that I was frightened of teddy bears. I was even frightened of the closet where they were kept.
    I had pure white hair and was called "Cotton-top" by the relatives. I also wore bib overalls and tennis shoes.
    I was told that one day I got lost. The whole neighborhood was out looking for me. Everybody was getting very panicky. I was found still asleep in my bed. I had rolled over against the wall.
    We bathed in a tin tub on the kitchen floor and the water was heated in a tea kettle on the coal-burning range. Mother always rinsed our hair with vinegar water.
    Our two-room house was enlarged first with a closed porch off the kitchen and a half basement, then two bedrooms and a bath in the rear. This was done about the time that I was 7 or 8 years of age. There was a stairway leading up into a large attic. This was to be my bedroom but it never came about.
    I remember watching the basement being dug out from under the house. It was done with a team of horses and a scoop. They would back the horses under the house and pull out a scoop full of dirt.
    My weekly allowance was 25 cents. It was saved and spent on Saturday. It cost me 5 cents for the bus to town, 10 cents for a movie ticket – this covered the cost of a double feature movie, two cartoons, and a news reel – 5 cents for a the bus fare home, and 5 cents for a candy bar. I liked the cowboy movies and there were a lot of them. The good guys wore white hats; the bad guys wore black ones. Sometimes I would buy two candy bars and walk home, about four miles. If I ever had an extra dime, I would buy a comic book. Shirley was into "Big Little Books." They were about three inches square and one inch or so thick.
    No matter where I walked, I would always try to find a short cut. This was quite easy because there were walkways along the irrigation ditches (they had to have public access to the ditches). In most cases these "short cuts" probably took longer to get home. Isn't that the way all short cuts are!
    "Budget Cards": The LDS Church used to assign each family a portion of the ward budget. When this was paid, a "budget card" was issued. The card was used for admission to all church activities. It was important to me as a youth as the 21st Ward had a movie every Friday night. The ward was only a few shortcuts away from home.
    One of my favorite short cuts was to walk on a trail called lover's lane, which skirted around a hill and the lower edge of the old Ogden Pioneer Cemetery. There was no concern with walking this way in the daytime, "But at night, never!" One time I was late getting out from a movie and it was getting dark. The fog was rolling up the trail from the Ogden River. With the darkness, the cemetery, the fog, and the howling dogs, I was pretty spooked.
    In my earlier years, we did a lot of camping. If a camping trip was planned, Mom would always fry up a bunch of chicken to take along and boy was it good. Nothing like what we eat today. Camping and fried chicken were some of my favorite things. In most instances, Dad would come home from work on Friday and decide to spend the weekend camping. We would fill up the back seat of our Model A Ford, and then Shirley and I would ride on the top of the bedding, which was great fun. In most of those trips, we experienced two or three flat tires, which was common. Dad always carried a jack, a hand pump, a tire iron, and a box of patches. I can still remember him walking across the field with an inner tube in one hand and a pump in the other heading for a creek to find the leak.
    Most of our camping trips were up Ogden Canyon and into South Fork. We always stopped at "The Oaks" for a treat on the way home. It was usually pink "Mother Goose Popcorn," which came with a surprise in the box or maybe a box of "Cracker Jacks." The LDS Church had a large picnic park in the canyon; it was used for outings. I remember it well; at one outing I walked by a large table with three or four large milk cans on it. One was marked butter milk; I poured myself a paper cup full – "Yuck! now I know what butter milk is." I have now learned to like it.
    On one of these trips, we found a very nice campsite. Someone had left in a hurry. There was a watermelon in the creek and firewood gathered, cut, and neatly stacked. Dad would make our bed by laying a mattress and bedding on a canvas ground cloth. Mom and Dad would sleep on the sides with us two kids in between. That night Mom awakened with a start. She had felt a cold nose in her hand. She woke in time to see a mountain lion run away into the brushes. Dad rolled up the bedding with us kids still in it, loaded up the car, and we were gone.
    Shirley had a very bad case of hay fever one year, which was relieved in the canyon. So we lived in a tent in the canyon all summer and Dad commuted to work. These trips stopped when the car broke down and you could not get replacement parts through the war years. Even if it hadn't broken, we could not have gotten gas due to the rationing of gas, tires, and batteries. How I miss these trips. This was devastating for a young fellow not to be able to go back into the mountains that I loved so much.
    I remember traveling to Logan once on a bus and to Salt Lake City several times riding on the Bamberger Electric Railroad, which ran between those cities at that time. We would always visit the State Capitol. I liked to see the "Mormon Meteor," the fastest car in the world at the time. It was on display there. It set world records on the Salt Flats.
    I remember my dad taking my Grandpa Peter Petersen to Montana looking for the old ranch where he worked. I don't remember the trip but I do remember the valley that he pointed out. I discovered a full skeleton of a deer or maybe a sheep that I found interesting and a bit scary.
    On another trip my Aunt Melba was with us. Dad parked the car and I took off up the steep hill. Melba yelled at me, "Don't go up there, the jackrabbits will get you!" I didn't know what a jackrabbit was. I turned and tumbled down the hill. I must have been a boob.
    Melba was my aunt, my mother's only sister, and the youngest child in her family. She was a redhead and covered with freckles. I always blamed her for my freckles. She was a California girl and always dressed the part – always wearing Bermuda shorts.
    Melba lived with my family on 8th Street in Ogden after her high school graduation. In 1938-39 she had graduated in the first class from the new million-dollar Ogden High School built with PWA funds -- it actually cost $1,200,000. She worked as a telephone operator. The waiting time to have a home telephone was over a year. But as she was on call, we had a phone immediately. When she left our home, the phone left too.
    The Palmer family lived four houses up the street from ours. They made excellent homemade candy and supplied the neighborhood around the holidays. I played with their kids. We liked to put on plays. We used their single car garage as our stage, hung a blanket over the doorway as our curtain, and set chairs in the driveway. We charged the neighborhood kids a button or two or a marble to see our performance.
    I also remember the Palmer's clothesline always lined up with long underwear. This was strange even in those days. I was a senior in high school when my girlfriend told me that Mormons in good standing wore undergarments. I recall saying, "Not me!"
    One day the young Palmer boy met me on the sidewalk in front of our house. He was showing off two new cap pistols – replicas of a pirate's muskets with two hammers and two triggers on each. He handed one to me for my inspection. It was a nice gun. As I examined it, he asked for it back. I told him to give me a minute, but he then grabbed for it and knocked it out of my hand. It fell and broke on the sidewalk. He ran crying home and apparently told his mother that I had taken it away from him and thrown it on the sidewalk. The mother came charging down to our house and ran into my hot-tempered redheaded Aunt Melba. This caused a rift between the families that never did heal.
    Several years later, I was walking past their house and the same boy came charging out of his house right through the screen door with his hair and clothing on fire. I tackled him and rolled him around in the newly cut grass and patted him down with the wet grass. His mother, not aware of the crisis, walked from behind the house carrying a straw broom. She apparently saw what looked like me beating up her son. She came a running and broke the broom handle over my back. I got up and walked away. Later she was very apologetic.
    My Uncle Doyle was the only one to graduate from college in the family. He was called into the service as a Captain in the coast artillery in Panama throughout the duration of the war. He met and married a nurse there, Margaret Scott. She was once a Catholic nun. They had only one child, my cousin Ed Hales. She died shortly after his birth from cancer.
    My Uncle Jack was drafted. He was "Big Jack" and I was "Little Jack." He sent home for a copy of his birth certificate. When he received it, it had the name Charles Henry on it. He sent it back telling his mother that she had sent his Dad's certificate. He did not know until that time that his name was Charles Henry (III). He named his fourth child Charles Henry also. He had three small children when he was drafted. My dad and mother gave his family a lot of assistance at that time. They repaid them later by giving us a lot of help and gifts for our children. My uncle Jack did not serve in combat.
    In 1957, I attended the funeral of my Uncle Duke (Dwayne Hales), who lived in Pasadena, California. The family went by caravan from Ogden. Irene was not able to go because of the young children. My uncle's wife was Beatrice "Bea" Hales. She was a very nice lady and they had no children. She worked in the Sears headquarters, which was in Pasadena. As my dad also worked at Sears, they had something in common. I'm told she remarried and was living in Las Vegas. She has since passed away.
    My mother was very protective. As I understand, when she was a child living in North Ogden, she was rabbit hunting with a young boy with a .22 rifle and there was an accident and the boy shot himself and died in her arms -- so she was extremely scared of guns. I wasn't allowed to have a gun. I was a very disappointed Scout when my parents would not sign the release to target shoot at the firing range at scout camp. When my troop would go to the shooting range, I was restricted to our cabin. Later, when Mother visited our house, we had to put away all the kid's toy guns as they upset her too much. My dad did have a .22 rifle that I was able to use when I was older. I used it to rabbit hunt which I enjoyed. I got my first gun when I graduated from high school, an Ithaca 12 gauge shotgun which I still own. I now have Dad's .22 Rifles; it is a model 62A Winchester pump.
    I also wasn't allowed to have a bike until I was almost 15. I was more interested in cars by then. I kind of resented that. I did put a lot of miles on that bicycle though.
    I was riding down a hill on my bike and a big dog came out of a driveway – yes, a big dog. He got me on the leg and I crashed into a barbed-wire fence. It was a nasty wound. My uncles got out their guns and were going to shoot the dog but this was stopped. The wound became infected. I remember the doctor putting some type of acid on it to burn out the infection.
    I had another injury in my youth. My mother and I were in a five-and-dime store. I was looking at toys. Glass divider strips were used to separate the toys. My mother said, "Let's go." I did not want to. As she pulled me, I grabbed onto one of the strips and my finger was sliced open. The store doctor wasn't very sober when he stapled my finger back together.
    Fridays were garbage pick-up days. We would ride our bikes around and pick up magazines. Life and Look Magazines were our favorites. We would then sit on our front lawns and cut out pictures and articles that would interest us. Lots of war stuff. We pasted them into scrapbooks. I still have two of those scrap books – I still like to cut and paste.
    I liked helping my mother with her housework. I especially liked to put the clothes through the washing machine ringer. Our big day came when our Twin Dexter arrived. The Twin Dexter was a two-tub washing machine. One tub always had Stewart Bluing in the water. When I hung the clothes on the outside line, my mother made sure that like items and sizes were hung together neatly with as few clothes pins as possible. We didn't have many. Whites with whites hung first, shirts by the tail, never by the shoulders. Our clothesline ran from the back of the garage to the front of the chicken coop. We had four lines with a supporting post in the middle. You had to wash the lines before hanging any clothes, walking the length of each line with a damp cloth.
    My mother did a lot of fine needlework, tatting, crocheting, and embroidery. We still have some of her pieces. It was my job to tear strips of overalls and other items for the rag rugs. Mother ironed everything – shirts, pants, dresses, towels, bed sheets, pillowcases, handkerchiefs – everything. Of course, fabrics were not the same then as they are today. She had a system to fold the item as she ironed and did both sides at the same time. She taught me how to iron a shirt, which process I still use today – first the collar both sides, the yoke both sides, both sleeves, the body right to left, then touch up the collar & yoke.
    Through my younger years my mother was always home. She did work out of the home only at harvest time. She would work in the canning factory. She was paid by the piece and did quite well especially processing tomatoes. I remember her coming home in the evening with her hands cut and wrapped with tape, cut by the sharp spoon-shaped tomato knife. The money she made all went for the household extras and furnishings.
    While she was working, I some time stayed with my Grandma Hales. A daily train went past her house on 16th Street and up Ogden Canyon. It was a great sport to smash pennies and other items on the track.
    I came down with the chicken pox at Grandma's house and the house was quarantined and I couldn't go home. They posted a "Quarantined" sign on the house. I have also had red measles and mumps. I was quarantined at home for those also.
    Shortly after the war started, Mother went to work for the Civil Service as a clerk at the 2nd Street Ordinance Depot in Ogden, Utah. She later, after an illness, transferred to Hill Field Air Force Base. She would have her hair done so she always looked very nice. She had beautiful white hair.
    I remember my dad and mother discussing if he should quit his civilian job and go to work at the higher paying government defense work. He rationalized that after the war those bases would all be closed and everyone would be looking for a job and jobs would be hard to find. Of course, this didn't happen. Most bases are still open.
    There was a prisoner-of-war camp located in the Second Street Ordinance Depot in Ogden with mostly Italian prisoners and a few German prisoners. They made a lot of trinkets for sale – especially out of U.S. silver coins.
    I remember once when my father was preparing to do some concrete work and he knew of a location in the rear of the yard that would yield fine pea gravel. He offered me five dollars if I would dig down and uncover it. I dug and picked for a week after school in the hot sun and I finally gave up. My dad spent another 15 minutes and moved a couple of inches of dirt and found what he was looking for. I learned here a lesson of perseverance and enduring to the end. Remembering that lost five dollars has spurred me on to complete many dreaded projects.
    I was always quite industrious selling greeting cards door-to-door in the fall, gardening seeds in the spring, and shoveling snow. The inventory came from ads that used to appear in comic books. However, my best product was black walnuts. I would clean and rake the neighbor's yards for an exchange of their fallen walnuts. I would husk them and bag them and sell them door-to-door, pulling them in my red wagon. This lasted until I was old enough to pick fruit. I could make more money picking cherries than any other type of fruit. I would enter the orchard with a bus load of pickers. By mid-morning many of them would have twice the cherries turned in than I would. But by the end of the day I would be the top picker and I learned there that it was best to set a pace and stay with it to the end. In the long run you would accomplish more. I used some of this money for the down payment for my first car, the green Chevrolet.
    I hated picking raspberries. Their bushes were always full of stinkbugs. I look at raspberries today even in the stores and still smell those little green guys.
    I also received a lesson when I was working for a farmer planting celery. Utah celery was in high demand as it was whiter than most. I was being paid very little by the hour. It didn't take me long to realize that the more hours you worked, the more money you made. So I was working 12 to 14 hours a day. The farmer called me to the side and said that I was foolish. He said that I soon would burn myself out and lose interest in the job. He said that in the long run I would make more money if I set a more reasonable pace. I shrugged this off and continued the long hours. But, as he said, I get so tired that I lost interest and quit. The others on the crew worked the reasonable shift and completed the project and made much more money than I did. This was a lesson I learned but have never totally been able to apply. I have continued to work long hours. Maybe I am still looking for the five dollars I lost before.
    I also hoed sugar beets. The rows were long and the sun was hot. You worked with a short hoe with a three-foot long handle. So you worked bent over. I also worked in the onion fields. We crawled down the rows and cut off the tops just before they were dug up.
    I also worked in the peonies fields. We "budded" the plants, cutting off all the little buds and leaving only the biggest ones. This was done in spring so it was not so hot.
    I received my first steady job at the age of 14 at the American Food Stores as a box boy, working there full and part-time for six years. I worked in the groceries but mostly with produce. The store and company no longer exists.
    I liked the grocery business. It was exciting. Every week we had a new challenge, a new promotion, and new displays. You could see very quickly what worked and what didn't. I also made good friends with our customers. The railroad pay day was our big weekend. I worked so hard as a box boy on those weekends, I couldn't sleep at night.
    The store closed on Sundays, so on Saturday nights the employees could buy a big bag of bakery goods for a dollar. I would take one home for my folks. I also saved the blemished citrus fruit for them. Dad would buy them at a special price for juice. Also, Hi-C canned fruit juice was a family favorite.
    I also worked with a milkman delivering milk on a route. I felt I had made quite an accomplishment when I could carry two full milk bottles in each hand.
    I was taught how to fold a paper airplane by an older boy sitting on the high exterior steps of Lincoln Elementary School. I had just finished my first plane when he had a seizure and rolled down the steps. That was the first seizure I had ever seen. It wasn't a good experience. I still make this paper plane and every time I do, I think of him.
    During the time dad worked at Lowe's, the owner's family stored some of their personal belongings at the Lowe's warehouse. Some had been there for many years. To get rid of them, they put them up for auction to the employees. Dad bought a large trunk for a few dollars, sight unseen. We opened it at home. It was full of old fashioned clothes, an old set of small blue encyclopedia books, dishes, and lots of Christmas ornaments. It was great fun; we kids used the clothes for dress up.
    Mentioning encyclopedias, our family had a set of "Book of Knowledge" which I really enjoyed. They had a lot of fairy tales in them, which I had not yet seen elsewhere. They also had pictures and articles of many places that were "a must to see." I remember in particular a picture of a Model T Ford parked in front of one of the windows of Zion's National Park tunnel. Also Lake Louise, Canada, Crater Lake, Oregon, Carlsbad Caverns, and many other sights. I believe I have now personally visited them all.
    On December 7, 1941, I was lying on my folk's bed with my mother and we were reading the Sunday funny papers. That was fun as the bed always had a feather tick on it. A neighbor, a friend of Shirley's, ran over to our house and announced that the Japanese had just bombed Pearl Harbor and a war was beginning. We all rushed to the radio for more information. I was nine years old at the time. I believe that I had a very normal childhood until the war started.
    The war years used rationing coupons for gasoline, sugar, coffee, shoes and other items. Food stamps were also used. The lowest priority of gasoline rationing was 3 gallons per week. There were war bond drives – even in schools where the kids could buy stamps of a small denomination, glue them into a book, and exchange the full book for a bond. There were salvage drives for newspapers, old rubber tires, and scrap metal. We even saved tin foil from packages and gum wrappers. We would form them into a ball sometimes as large as a softball. These would be all turned in. We also harvested milkweed cotton for life preservers. We were paid quite well for these salvage items.
    The family automobile was a Model "T" Ford, which I don't remember. It was replaced with a Model "A" Ford. Shortly after the beginning of the war, our beloved Model "A" Ford broke down and parts were not available to repair it. We did not have another car for seven years until Dad's purchase of a 1946 Plymouth Club Coupe in 1949. Dad purchased it from my new brother-in-law Bob Dunbar. After the war, veterans had priority in buying new cars; Bob was able to buy the Plymouth as he served in the Navy. Bob sold his Plymouth to dad and bought a new Chevrolet. I had always thought that this Chevrolet was a wedding gift from his folks, but I have been corrected.
    Without an automobile for seven years, it stopped my love for camping, fishing and hunting, which I never picked up again in my later years, which I now regret.
    About the same period, our radio died and we couldn't get it repaired. There were very few radio tubes available, and you couldn't buy a new radio. A friend of Dad's tried to wire around the missing tubes, but this didn't last long. So throughout the war I used a crystal set with earphones. With it I could pick up only one station – Ogden's KLO. A crystal set was more of a toy. It had a wire coil and a wire came out of the end of the coil, which was called a "cat whisker." You needed a long aerial of maybe 100 feet or more. By touching a rock crystal with the cat whisker you could pick up a radio wave and hear it on the earphones. You couldn't get any other volume. A dry-cell battery powered it. I haven't seen one of these for a long time. It was about 5" tall and maybe 2 ½" in diameter. I would listen to programs like the Lone Ranger, Terry and the Pirates, I Love a Mystery, Captain Midnight, the Shadow, the Saint, and others.
    Now back to our little house. There was no heat in the back bedroom so a blanket would be hung across the hallway.
    The sewer line came out the back of the house at a depth of about four feet. It ran along and out from the back, down the east side of the house, and out to the street. The connection there was about 12 feet deep. The total run was about 250 feet. Dad hand dug the trench, laid the pipe, and hand filled it by himself. He tunneled under all the apple tree roots
    As I said before, our hot water came from a teakettle heated on the kitchen range. We advanced to a kitchen range with a water jacket built in with a hot water tank next to it. When the basement was completed, we had running hot water heated by a monkey stove (a small coal-fired stove with a water jacket and tank next to it). I later used this little stove as a temporary heater in the house I was building. A few years later, we installed a coal stoker and hot air furnace in our basement and had for the first time central heating throughout the house.
    As we grew older, Shirley took over the bedroom and Dad remodeled the back porch into a very small bedroom for me. I collected automobile pictures of 1946 to 1948 vintages and hung them all over my room. I hung my model airplanes from the ceiling. I enjoyed drawing pictures of planes and carving them out of pine blocks. I still bear scars on my hands from the knife. One of my original planes is a dead ringer to the F15 that flies today.
    Our family enjoyed the holidays. We always had Thanksgiving at Grandma and Grandpa Hales' home on 16th street in Ogden, where an old-fashioned country dinner was prepared. I remember the mashed potatoes and gravy the most and also the white cake. My grandpa would always pour milk on his cake making it more like a pudding. Bread and milk was common at the Hales as well as milk toast (two pieces of toast with hot milk, a chunk of butter, and salt and pepper).
    Christmas dinner was always served at Grandpa and Grandma Petersen's on Madison Street. I would have to leave my Christmas toys behind at home much to my dislike. We would leave at about one o'clock for their house. On Christmas morning the type of gifts I would generally get were Tinker Toys, Erector Sets, Lincoln Logs, microscopes, chemistry sets, and games such as Checkers, Chinese Checkers, Monopoly, and Pit.
    It would always seem like the uncles and aunts would get together and send me the same gift. One year it might be all pocket knives or wallets or belts. My Aunt Melba's gifts were always wrapped very elaborately. My biggest disappointment was when I reached the age my uncles and aunts stopped giving gifts.
    I remember Grandma Petersen with her long white hair always rolled into a bun on top of her head. She was prim and proper and had blue eyes. There we would have a second Christmas and we had a gift exchange with our relatives on that side of the family. Their home was at 2264 Madison Avenue in Ogden; it was built in the 1800's and four generations of my family have lived in it. (It was demolished in 2010.) My cousins Warner, Joyce, and LaRae were good friends. I was always surprised of the different types of toys they enjoyed such as a toy working typewriter, lead soldiers, a casting set for melting lead, and other items. Dinner would be more continental than country. Plum pudding was always a treat as it was served flaming when brought in by Grandma Petersen.
    Grandpa Petersen also kept a very neat garden and chickens. He didn't have as many flowers as Dad did. My favorite thing other than the chickens was his Mulberry tree. I liked to climb the tree and eat the berries. He had a small dirt cellar under the house with access through a floor trap door located in the enclosed rear porch. The cellar was always full of home canned jars of peaches, pears, jams and jellies neatly placed on wooden shelves grandpa built and wood kindling very neatly stacked, chopped and ready to set morning fires. Grandma only burned wood in her big black kitchen range. She said it cooled down faster than coal when she was through cooking. On the porch was the ice-box that was filled each week with a chunk of ice. I remember the bath room with it claw-footed bathtub. I locked myself in there once.
    Grandpa had a fancy wind-up clock hanging on a kitchen wall that I liked. Grandma had a piano that she played. She gave me my one and only piano lesson by showing me how to play a few keys. The piano sat in the small living room along with a coal stove (with isinglass in the door) with a coal bucket and shovel. The wall behind the piano had a narrow set of stairs leading to the upstairs bed rooms.
    Sometimes I would go with Dad to visit Grandpa Petersen. They would sit in the kitchen and talk and have a glass of his homemade wine. I would get a taste once in a while.
    The first Christmas I remember was in our own family's two-room house. I remember my fold-down bed was in the kitchen and Dad had built me a windmill out of Tinker Toys, which I was very proud of. He had gone outside and shook some sleigh bells and then told me that Santa Claus was outside and if I didn't go to sleep he wouldn't come in. I dozed off very quickly. Dad would buy the tree and string the lights, then us kids took over and decorated the tree. We used the old-fashioned ornaments from Dad's old trunk, strings of popcorn, cranberries, and colored-paper chains.
    As a kid, we played a lot of tag games. One was called "Round-up." The first one caught in the previous game was "it." He would chase after the others. If he captured or tagged one, he became his helper and chased after the others that weren't tagged. This game ranged over miles through barns, over hay stacks, and over roofs of chicken coops. It was an all-out war.
    "Kick the Can." A can would be placed under an "arc" (or street) light and the person that was "it" had to protect the can as well as jump over the can to tag someone. The person that was "it" would find a player and race him to the can. He would yell "over the can for the player and identify him by name." If he was beat to the can and it was kicked, the kicker was free as well as any other players that had been caught and were waiting in prison.
    We played marbles, usually the traditional knock the marble out of the circle – but my favorite was "holies." You would dig 4 holes about the size of a cup about 5 feet apart at the corners forming a square. Another hole would be dug in the center. It would look something like a baseball diamond. You would each put several marbles in the center of the hole and this would be the pot to win. You would lag to a line drawn in the dirt for position of turn. The person closest to the line was the first and so on. The first person would start from the first hole. You could take a hand span (thumb in the bottom of the hole and make a radius with the finger) and shoot from anywhere within the radius to the next hole. When you reached a hole you had a second turn. The next player would shoot the same way and attempt to hit his marble for a repeat turn and to knock him out of the playing field similar to croquet. If you could span into your hole another marble, you would have three tries to knock it out of the hole. If you were able to, you got your next hole free. You would always try to knock your competitor's marble into the center hole. This would kill him or yourself if you went in. You traversed the square three times and then you would shoot to the center hole and be made a king. You would then attempt to hit the other players' marbles. A touch from the king would kill the player. The last one alive took the pot. The marble that the individual shot with was called the "ta." We took great pride in this marble.
    Of course we played "hide and seek" also.
    If you had an "arc" light in front of your house, you were the most popular kid in the neighborhood. Kids don't play

    Jack married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Living
    Children:
    1. Living
    2. Living
    3. 1. Living
    4. Living
    5. Living


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Paul Franklin Petersen was born on 3 Aug 1902 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States (son of Peder Poulsen Pedersen and Mary Ann Burnhope); died on 30 Dec 1969 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 3 Jan 1970 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Mentioned in Aunt Christine Petersen's obituary of 31 Mar 1967: "Frank Petersen, Ogden; Carl Petersen, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Victor (Thelma) Shupe, Mrs. Harry (Helen) Koepke, both Ogden."

    2. Mentioned in mother Mary Ann Burnhope's obituary of 25 Jan 1955: "Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Carl F., Long Beach, Calif.; Frank, Mrs. Helen Koepke, Mrs. Thelma Shupe, Ogden."

    3. Censuses:
    1910 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 83A, 16 Apr 1910, 619 22nd Street:
    Pete Peterson, 39, married once for 13 years, Den Den Den, ironworker in a shop, emigrated 1880.
    Mary, 33, married once for 13 years, 5 total children with 4 living, UT Eng Eng.
    Carl, son, 10, 10, UT Den UT.
    Franklin, son, 7, UT Den UT.
    Helen, dau., 6, UT Den UT.
    Thelma, dau., 3, UT Den UT.

    1920 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 83A, 12 Jan 1920, 2264 Madison Ave:
    Peter Peterson, owns home, 49, emigrated 1880, naturalized 1892, Den Den Den, salesman in hardware store.
    Mary A., 43, UT Eng Eng.
    Carl, son, 19, UT Den UT.
    Franklin, son, 17, UT Den UT.
    Helen, dau., 15, Montana Den UT.
    Thelma, dau., 13, UT Den UT.
    Thomas Burnhope, father-in-law, 74, widower, emigrated 1868, naturalized 1915, Eng Eng Eng, no occupation.

    1930 US: 3rd Ward - 21-22 precinct, p. 9b, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 650 Eighth St., household 207, 13 Apr 1930:
    Frank Peterson, $2000, 28, md. at age 24, UT Den UT, shipping clerk at wholesale hardware store.
    Irene, 25, md. at age 21, UT UT UT.
    Shirley, dau., 1 11/12 UT UT UT.

    1955 LDS Church, FHL film 471796, 6 May 1955, 660 8th St., Ogden 8th Ward, Lorin Farr Stake:
    Frank P. Petersen, non-member, b. 3 Aug 1903 at Ogden, UT.
    Irene Hales, member, 11 Feb 1905 at Junction, UT.

    4. I looked at the old Ogden 8th Ward records (FHL films 25658 and 25659). I found only the birth, blessing, and baptismal records for Shirley and Jack, but not for Paul and his siblings as Children. His family evidently lived in a different ward.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Occupation: 1932- Hardware Clerk (Wholesale & Retail). Obituary notice from Ogden states: "He had been employed by the George A Lowe Co. and later for Sears Roebuck and Co. until retiring. Residences: 1902- ? 319 22nd St, Ogden, Utah; 1932-1970 650 8th St, Ogden,UT. SSN #528-10-2964.

    PHOTOS:
    1. Per email dated 13 Dec 2012 from Irene Petersen with photos of homes attached:
    "Petersens and Hales had their land on 3rd street in Ogden just below Madison avenue and also the remodeled house of Aunt Christine Petersen at 108 Adams street. if you look at the famous picture of the family sitting outdoors on that land you would see that the mountains in background match the picture I took. If you go on Google map and put 670 3rd street, Ogden, you will see that land or what is left of it. It is just above the Canal. Talk to Chris about it.
    When we took the picture of grandpa Frank's house, the owner Mr. Chournos came out and invited us to go thru the whole house and see all the changes he made in it. He has lived there for 37 years. He has taken real good care of it and Dad was real pleased. He also found a lot of dad's toys over the years: marbles and little cars. He gave us a Christmas card that was sent to your grandmother Irene in December 1945 from her friend, still in the original envelope. He also made changes on the front entrance on the peak above the front door. He is getting ready to change the front door soon as it is pretty rotten. Grandma Irene had made a curtain for that door and he still had it and he gave it to us. Still in good condition."

    BIRTH:
    1. Birth Cert.; 1902; Dept.of Social Services divison of Health Vital Statistics, Salt Lake City,UT; Registration # A-163-19; address at time of birth: 619 22nd St.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Marriage Cert.; 1926; Weber County, Utah; notes witnesses as Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Koepke.

    2. Western States Marriage Record Inex per http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/getid.idc?m_id=411311: ID Number 411311 Grooms First Name Franklin Grooms Last Name PeterSEN Grooms Residence Ogden, Weber, Utah Brides First Name Irene Brides Last Name Hales Brides Residence Ogden, Weber, Utah County of Record Weber Co., Utah Place of Marriage Ogden, Weber, Utah Date of Marriage 19 Nov 1926 Volume N Page 516.

    DEATH:
    1. Death Certificate; Dec 30, 1969; Utah State Division of Health; Cause: Chronic Pulmonary Enphysema with no autopsy performed; time 7:25 pm.

    2. Mortuary Record; 1969-1970; Lindquist and Sons Mortuary, Ogden, UT;; a photocopy obtained from Lindguist & Sons Colonial Chapel, Ogden, Ut in poss of Chris R. Petersen, Anchorage, Ak, Oct, 1993; Ogden newspaper obituary states he died Tuesday evening at the McKay Hospital of natural causes.

    BURIAL:
    1. Burial/Transit Permit; 1969-1970; Utah State Department of Health Division of Vital Statistics; a photocopy obtained from Lindguist & Sons Colonial Chapel, Ogden, Ut in poss of Chris R. Petersen, Anchorage, Ak, Oct, 1993; Note: Buried at Washington Heights Memorial Pk, Ogden, Ut, Interment WH SP 92 R 14 Circle Int # 2593.

    2. Funeral program dated 3 Jan 1970 at 1100 a.m. at Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel: b. 3 Aug 1902, d. 30 Dec 1969. Interment at Washington Heights Memorial Park with pallbearers: Scott Dunbar, Brent Dunbar, George Gonzales, Vernon Barney, Carl Lund, Howard Stimpson. Flowers by Ogden 8th ward relief Society. Bishop Rex Kohler of Ogden 8th Ward officiating.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Ogden - Paul Franklin Petersen, 67, died Dec. 30 in an Ogden hospital of natural causes. Born Aug. 3, 1902, Ogden, to Peter and Mary Burnhope Petersen. Married Irene Hales, Nov. 19, 1926, Ogden; she died July 13, 1967. Former employee of George A. Lowe Co. and Sears Roebuck and Co. Survivors: son, daughter, Jack, Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. J.R. (Shirley) Dunbar, Ogden; 8 grandchildren; brother, sisters, Carl, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Harry (Helen) Koepke, Mrs. Victor (Thelma) Shupe, both Ogden. Funeral Sat. 11 a.m., Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel, where friends call Friday 7-9 p.m. and Sat. prior to services. Burial Washington Memorial Park." Deseret News, 1 Jan 1970 and also exact copy in Salt Lake Tribune, 1 Jan 1970.

    2. "Paul Franklin 'Frank' Petersen, 67, of 650 8th, died Tuesday evening at the McKay Hospital of natural causes. Mr. Petersen was born Aug. 3, 1902, in Ogden, a son of Peter and Mary Burnhope Petersen. On Nov. 19, 1926, he was married to Irene Hales in Ogden. She died July 13, 1967. He had been employed by the George A. Lowe Co. and later for Sears Roebuck and Co. until retiring. Surviving are one son and one daughter, Jack Petersen, Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. J. R. (Shirley) Dunbar, Ogden; eight grandchildren, one brother and two sisters, Carl Petersen, Long Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Harry (Helen) Koepke, Mrs. Victor (Thelma) Shupe, both of Ogden. Funeral services will be announced by Lindquist and Sons Mortuary." Newspaper unknown but probably Ogden Standard-Examiner, 12 Feb 1974, p. 7b, with photo.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Per www.hales.org 21 Dec 2002.

    2. Birth Certificates, Will of Paul Franklin Petersen dated 21 Aug 1967-Weber Co., Marriage Certificates, Utah state Burial-Transit Permit #1294-EE and 673CC.

    3. Other sources: Ogden 8th Ward records (GS025659) and Junction Ward records (GS26044).
    Temple index Bureau cards.

    Paul married Irene Hales on 19 Nov 1926 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States. Irene (daughter of Charles Henry Hales and Sarah Catherine Stoker) was born on 11 Feb 1905 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 13 Jul 1967 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 15 Jul 1967 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Irene Hales was born on 11 Feb 1905 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States (daughter of Charles Henry Hales and Sarah Catherine Stoker); died on 13 Jul 1967 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 15 Jul 1967 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. US Census:
    1910 US: Marysvale Precinct, Piute, Utah, pp. 2/3 of 11, family 22:
    Charles H. Hales, 29, m. 8 years,.
    Sarah K., wife, 26, m. once for 8 years, 4 total children with 2 living, UT, Unknown, UT.
    Irene, dau., 5, UT, Unk., Unk.
    Clemont, son, 1-4/12, UT, Unk., Unk.

    1914 LDS Church: 28 Nov 1914, 9th Ward, Weber Stake [Ogden, UT], Hales, all born in Utah:
    Charles Henry, 33, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon.
    Sarah C., 30.
    Irene, 10.
    Clemont, 6.
    Duane, 3

    1920 Township 5, Driggs, Teton, Idaho, 5 Jan 1920, p. 161, family 24 (next door is Charles' brother Orval W. Hales and his family):
    Charles H. Hales, 38, UT IA UT, farm laborer.
    Sarah C., wife, 35, UT OH UT.
    Irene, dau., 14, UT UT UT.
    Clemont, son, 11, UT UT UT.
    Dwane S., son, 7, UT UT UT.
    Doyle C., son, 5, UT UT UT.
    Jack, son, 2-6/12, UT UT UT. (Charles Henry)

    1925 LDS Church: 28 Oct 1925, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT, Hales [note variance in birth year of Doyle]:
    Charles Henry, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon.
    Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884.
    Irene, b. 11 Feb 1905.
    Clemont, b. 12 Dec 1908.
    Duwayne S., b. 9 Jan 1912.
    Doyle Charles, b. 21 Jul 1915.

    1930 US: 3rd Ward - 21-22 precinct, p. 9b, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 650 Eighth St., household 207, 13 Apr 1930:
    Frank Peterson, $2000, 28, md. at age 24, UT Den UT, shipping clerk at wholesale hardware store.
    Irene, 25, md. at age 21, UT UT UT.
    Shirley, dau., 1 11/12, UT UT UT.

    1955 LDS Church, FHL film 471796, 6 May 1955, 660 8th St., Ogden 8th Ward, Lorin Farr Stake:
    Frank P. Petersen, non-member, b. 3 Aug 1903 at Ogden, UT.
    Irene Hales, member, 11 Feb 1905 at Junction, UT.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. SSN# 528-14-3332.

    2. In father's obituary of 18 Jan 1952, she is noted as a survivor: Mrs. Frank (Irene) Peterson, Ogden.

    BIRTH:
    1. Certificate of Birth; Junction Ward record of Members #9859, Record of children Blessed, line 291; per certified copy from the Church of Jesus Christ of LDS dated 29 Nov 1966 and signed by Joseph Fielding Smith, church historian.

    2. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911:
    #127 Irene Hales, parents Henry Hales and Sadie Stoker, bapt. 5 Jul Thos. E. King, conf. 6 July 1913 by John Morrill, removed.

    3. FHL film 26044 Junction ward, Utah LDS church records; born 11 Feb 1905, blessed 2 Apr 1905 by M.M. Steele.

    4. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911:
    Charles Henry Hales, Jr., b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parawan, Utah to Charles H. and Jamima A. Adair, bap. 22 Sep 1889 by John Morrill, conf. 22 Sep 1889 by James H. Langford. Later note: Removed.
    Sarah Catherine (Stoker) Hales, b. 15 Apr 1884 to Michael Stoker and Martha Cathrine Fredericks. Later note: Removed.
    Irine Hales, b. 11 Feb 1905 at Junction, Utah. Later note: Removed.
    Merland Hales, b. 22 Feb 1907 at Junction. Later note: Dead.
    Clemont Hales, 12 Dec 1908 at Junction. Later note: Removed.
    Duane S. Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction.Later note: Removed.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Marriage Cert.; 1926; Weber County, Utah; notes witnesses as Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Koepke.

    2. Western States Marriage Record Inex per http://abish.byui.edu/specialCollections/fhc/getid.idc?m_id=411311: ID Number 411311 Grooms First Name Franklin Grooms Last Name PeterSEN Grooms Residence Ogden, Weber, Utah Brides First Name Irene Brides Last Name Hales Brides Residence Ogden, Weber, Utah County of Record Weber Co., Utah Place of Marriage Ogden, Weber, Utah Date of Marriage 19 Nov 1926 Volume N Page 516.

    DEATH:
    1. Certificate of Death; 1967; State of Utah-Dept of Health; Cause of Death: Chr. myocarditis with cardiac failure due to old myocardial infarcation with interval between onset and death of two years with autopsy performed; death occurred at 2 am.

    BURIAL:
    1. Lindquist and Sons mortuary records. Burial is at W H 91-92 Row 14 Circl. int.#2175 Cont. 3017 in Ogden, Washington Heights Memorial Park.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Irene H. Petersen. Ogden - Irene Hales Petersen, 62, Ogden, died July 13 in an Ogden hospital after a long illness. Born Feb. 11, 1905, Junction, Piute County, to Charles Henry and Sarah Stoker Hales. Married to Frank Petersen, Nov. 19, 1926, Ogden. Former employee Defense Depot Ogden; Hill Air Force Base. Member LDS Church. Survivors: husband, son, daughter, Jack M., Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Dunbar, Ogden; 8 grandchildren; brothers, sister, Mont, Jack, both Ogden; Doyle, Tooele, Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m., Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel, where friends call Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday prior to services. Burial Washington Heights Memorial Park." Salt Lake Tribune, Fri., 14 Jul 1967.

    2. "Irene H. Petersen. Ogden - Irene Hales Petersen, 62, Ogden, died July 13 in an Ogden hospital after a long illness. Born Feb. 11, 1905, Junction, Piute County, to Charles Henry and Sarah Stoker Hales. Married to Frank Petersen, Nov. 19, 1926, Ogden. Former employee Defense Depot Ogden; Hill Air Force Base. Member LDS Church. Survivors: husband, son, daughter, Jack M., Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Dunbar, Ogden; 8 grandchildren; brothers, sister, Mont, Jack, both Ogden; Doyle, Tooele, Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m., Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel, where friends call Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday prior to services. Burial Washington Heights Memorial Park." Deseret News, Fri., 14 Jul 1967.

    3. "Mrs. Irene Petersen, 62, of 650 8th, died this morning at St. Benedict's Hospital following an extended illness. Mrs. Petersen was born Feb. 11, 1905, in Junction, a daughter of Charles Henry and Sarah Stoker Hales. On Nov. 19, 1926, she was married to Frank Petersen in Ogden. As a young girl she resided in Salt Lake City and Driggs, Idaho, and the remainder of her life in Ogden. She had been employed at Defence Depot Ogden for 10 years and at Hill Air Force Base for five years. She was a member of the LDS Eighth Ward and was a former MIA teacher and member of the Relief Society. Surviving are her husband, one son, one daughter, Jack M. Petersen, Anchorage, Alaska; Mrs. Robert (Shirley) Dunbar, Ogden; eight grandchildren; three brothers, one sister, Mont Hales, Jack Hales, both of Ogden; Doyle Hales, Tooele, and Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in Lindquist and Sons Colonial Funeral Chapel with Bishop Glen Teeples officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until time of services. Interment in the Washington Heights Memorial Park." No newspaper nor date mentioned but probably Ogden Standard-Examiner.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Per www.hales.org 21 Dec 2002.

    Children:
    1. Shirley Petersen was born on 10 Jun 1928 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 1 Jul 2015 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 8 Jul 2015 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    2. 2. Jack Merlin Petersen was born on 22 Mar 1932 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 27 May 2014 in Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, United States; was buried in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

  3. 6.  Nicholas Filonov or Filonoff was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Kharkiv, Ukraine (son of Nicolai Lvovich Filonov and Aleksandra Vasilevna); died on 19 Mar 1945 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France; was buried in Caucade Cemetery, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Research report prepared by Dennis & Mariya Baranov for Konnor Petersen dated 20 Feb 2019. They note: "In some very accidental way, a local researcher has found a volume where all Filonov noblemen were listed, for different time periods, with stating the dates when they were ennobled. This helped me together with the information that we already had from the very beginning from all the reports (I have worked through them once more), and all Filonovs that we have previously found (almost all of them) were united in a family tree that I also attach." This tree provides us our family ancestry for five generations with our most immediate ancestor marked with (*):

    A-Nikiti Filonov (1735), Kharkiv
    .. .. B-Andrey Nikitovich Filonov (1760), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. ..C-Ivan Andreyev Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Aleksandr Ivanov Filonov -- Ekaterina Alekseyevna
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Aleksandra Aleksandrov (21.07.1876), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Mikhail Ivanov Filonov -- Kleopatra
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Aleksandra Mikhailovna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Vasiliy Mikhailovich Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Petr Mikhailovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Elisaveta Petrovna Filonova (1845 - 30.12.1882), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Valentina Petrovna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Nataliya Mikhailovna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Anna Mikhailovna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Vsevolod Vladimirovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Antonina Vladimirovna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Lidiya Vladimirovna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Aleksey Mikhailovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Lyudmila Alekseyevna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Sergey Mikhailovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Nikolay Sergeyevich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Andrey Mikhailovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Dmitriy Mikhailovich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Nikolay Dmitriyevich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Mikhail Dmitriyevich Filonov
    .. .. .. ..C-Vasiliy Andryeyev Filonov -- Mariya
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Elisaveta Visilyeva Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Ttattiyana Visilyeva Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Pavel Vasiliyev Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Afanasiy Pavlovich Filonov
    .. .. .. ..C-Nicolay Andreyevich Filonov (1785), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Ignatiy Nikolayev (1804), Kharkiv -- Agripina Alekseyevna Zelenskaya (1822), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Grigoriy Nikolayeich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..-- Marfa Yakovleva Limanova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. E-Anna Filonov (born out of wedlock - 25.011853), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. E-Matrona Filonova (born out of wedlock - 17.031855), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..-- Aleksandra
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. E-Mariya Grigoriyevna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. E-Boris Grigoriyevich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Vladimir Nikolayevich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. D-Lev Nikolayevich Filonov -- Mariya(1810), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Andrey Lyovich Filonov (1841), Kharkiv -- Elisaveta Petrova (1841), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Elisaveta Andreyevna Filonova
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Nikolay Andreyevich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Vladimir Andreyevich Filonov
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Ekatyerina Lvovna Filonova (1845), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Dmitriy Lvovich Filonov (1847), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Yakov Lvovich Filonov (1850), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Elisaveta Lvovna Filonova (06.09.1879), Kharkiv
    .. .. .. .. .. .. ..E-Nikolay Lvavich Filonov -- Alyeksandra Vasiliyeva (1866)
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Georgiy Nikolyev Filonov (1883)
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Sofiya Nikolayeva Filonova (1890)
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Nikolay (Nicholas) Nikolayev Filonov (23.12.1891 - 19.03.1959), Kharkiv (*
    .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. F-Alyeksandra Nikolayeva Filonova (10.02.1894 - 10.12.1894), Kharkiv

    The same researchers report:
    A. No Filonovs found in the following: Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 39. Kharkov Krestovozdvizhenskaya church. Birth, Marriage, Death records 1888-1892. No needed records found.
    B. No Filonovs found in the following: Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 38. Kharkov Ioanno-Bogoslovskaya church. Birth, Marriage, Death records 1888. No needed records found.
    C. The State Archive of Kharkov. Genealogy books alphabet. Records group 14, inventory 11, volume 12. The following is in six columns labeled as follows: 1. Names of noblemen who were put to the Genealogy book. 2. To what part of the book they were put. 3. Date of putting to the Genealogy book. 4. Sum paid to be listed in the book. 5. When the money were received. 6. Noblemen of what uezd (district). 7. Notes.
    -- 1. Pages 89 back of the page - 90. Filonov Vasily Andreev, warrant officer, his wife Marya, their son Pavel, daughters Tatyana and Elisaveta.
    2. 2
    3. December 1, 1787
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from June 4, 1841 #1931 is not admitted to noble rank (the decree is in the volume). The Decree is in the volume about admitting of the warrant officer Vasily and Nikolay 1787 (year)
    -- 1. Page 91 back of the page - 92. Filonov Ivan Andreev, sergeant
    2. 2
    3. January 16, 1792
    6. Kharkov
    -- 1. Pages 107 back of the page - 108. Filonov Vladimir Nikolayev, major
    2. 3
    3. July 31, 1840
    4. 5 silver rubles
    6. Kharkov
    7. These volumes are united in the volume from 1787. [Researcher notes that this note applies to this entry and to the next as well.]
    -- 1. Filonov Mikhail Ivanov, headquarters captain and cavalier, his wife Kleopatra
    2. 3
    3. September 10, 1840
    4. 3 silver rubles
    6. Akhtyrsky By the
    7. Decree of the Heraldry Department from March 22, 1850 #2114 is admitted to noble rank with transferring to the second part. Decree is in the volume 1849 (year) Alexandra, children Boris not serving, daughter Marya
    -- 1. Page 109 back of the page - 110, Filonov Grigory Nikolayev, Collegiate Assessor, his wife
    2. 3
    3. July 20, 1844
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from November 30, 1844 #234553 is admitted to noble rank. The Decree is in the volume.
    -- 1. Page 110 back of the page - 111. Filonov Lev Nikolayevich, Titular Counselor, his wife Marya, his sons Andrey and Nikolay
    2. 1
    3. January 19, 1846
    4. 10 rubles
    6. Kharkiv
    7. Lev Filonov is admitted to the rights of the hereditary nobility by the decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from September 27, 1845 #6498. This decree is united with the volume about Vasily. There is a decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from May 30, 1846 #2741 about admitting of Filonov children. The volume is united with the volume from 1787.
    -- 1. Pages 113 back of the page - 114. Filonov: Dmitry and Andrey, sons of headquarters captain Mikhail Filonov
    2. 3
    3. August 18, 1849
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry Department from March 22, 1850 #2114 were admitted to noble rank with transferring to the second part. The decree is in the volume.
    -- 1. Page 117 back of the page - 118. Filonova Elisaveta, daughter of the Court Counselor Lev Nikolayevich Filonov
    2. 1
    3. October 29, 1858
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from March 10, 1859 #2981 was admitted to noble rank, the volume
    is united with the volume from 1858.
    -- 1. Filonov: Sergiy, Alexey, Vladimir, Anna and Nataliya - children of headquarters captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2
    3. July 22, 1859
    4. 3
    5. December 21, 1862
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from November 16, 1859 #10323. Admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Filonov Dmitry, Jakov and Ekaterina - children of the Court Counselor Lev Nikolayev Filonov.
    2. 1
    3. August 26, 1859
    4. 5
    5. August 30, 1859
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from January 26, 1860 #1189. Admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Pages 118 back of the page - 119. Filonov Petr and Vasily, children of the headquarters captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2 June 30, 1861
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840 as a volume about persons born after this clan was admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Page 119 back of the page - 120. Filonova Alexandra, daughter of headquarter’s captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 18, 1861
    4. Nothing
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840
    -- 1. Page 123 back of the page - 124. Filonova Ekaterina Alexeeva, daughter of the Provincial Secretary Boris Grigoryev Filonov
    2. 3
    3. June 21, 1873
    4. 20
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840
    -- 1. Page 126 back of the page - 127. Filonov widow of Andrey Lvovich Filonov - Elisaveta Pertova and her children Vladimir, Nikolay and Elisaveta
    2. 1
    3. September 6, 1879
    4. Nothing
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 127 back of the page - 128. Filonov Mikhail, son of the major Dmitry Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. August 18, 1881
    4. 5 rubles
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 134 back of the page - 135. Filonov Georgy, Sophia and Nikolay, children of the nobleman Nikolay Lvovich Filonov
    2. 1
    3. June 25, 1892
    6. Kharkov
    7. Is not presented to the Senate either
    -- 1. Filonova Nadezhda Mikhailovna, daughter of the nobleman Boris Grigoryevich Filonov
    2. 3
    3. February 10, 1893
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 136 back of the page - 137. Filonova Lyudmila, daughter of the lieutenant colonel Alexey Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 24, 1896
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Filonova Valentina, daughter of the nobleman that does not serve Petr Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 30, 1896
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 137 back of the page - 138. Filonov Lidiya and Antonina, children of the captain Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 138 back of the page - 139. Filonov Vsevolod, son of the captain Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. January 20, 1905
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 141 back of the page - 141, Filonov Nikolay, son of the lieutenant Sergey Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. March 18, 1907
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. On the basis of the 2nd paragraph of the 359 article, IX volume, 1899. It was not due to make a Revision.

    2. Nicholas Filinov/Filinoff, is believed to have been born about December 23, 1891 in Kharkiv; however, Irene his daughter remembers him as being age 56 at the time death which would make a birth year of approximately 1889. He died March 19, 1945 in Nice, France. His parents may be a father of the same name of Nicholas and a mother named Alexandra Vassilieva/Wassiliev. He may have had a sister named Sonia [turns out to Sophia upon further research]. He may have been married before with a son from this marriage, who may have been killed around the time of the Revolution. There is a street named Filonoff in Kharkiv that may associated with his family. Additionally, his grandfather or other close relative may have been somewhat famous as a General in the Tatars. One of his identification cards said that he was a "Russian combatant." In France, he was Russian Orthodox and sang in the choir at the main church in Nice. Last job he had was working for Conso Company, Blvd. Raimbaldi delivering coal to people's appartments and I met him on that Blvd. and that was the last time I saw him as he died that week March 1945. I turned 12 the next Aug 9th.

    3. Irene remembers Nicholas missing part of one finger with another finger bent due to an accident. On one of his ID photos that Irene has, it mentions "Combatant Russe" (Russian Combatant, but which war is uncertain and may have been either WWI or the Bolshevik Revolution. She also remembers him rolling his own cigarettes or picking up cigarette butts during the War years. He had a wine drinking problem always buying the cheapest wine available; this eventually killed him. When drunk, Nicholas tended towards being a mean drunk and physically abusive. He would soak stale bread and feed it to the pigeons. Catherine and Irene moved away from him about 1938 to live with Catherine's mother across from the Nice Rail station at 38, Av. Aubert, apt. 68 on the third floor. As of 2015, the building is still there. During the War, Nicholas went to central France working with the German-occupied government. He eventually died in Nice at the Palladium Apartments where he had a groundfloor apartment.

    4. Email from Natailia Naumova dated 30 Oct 2016 regarding her efforts to find Filonoff:
    "Good afternoon, my dear sister, Irina!
    Sorry for the long silence.
    I posted your photos in several departments Rossiyskogot genealogical site. Look for the name "Yfnf"
    1. Family navigator http://forum.vgd.ru/199/41878/950.htm
    2. Old photographs. Maybe someone will find a family (at the bottom) http://forum.vgd.ru/86/52990/1480.htm?a=stdforum_view&o =
    3. Search for photos http://forum.vgd.ru/49/31618/240.htm?a=stdforum_view&o =
    4. Kharkiv region http://forum.vgd.ru/23/3700/440.htm?a=stdforum_view&o =
    People are responding, but their Filonov live in other places, not in Kharkov.
    I am looking for at least some clue about Filonov in Kharkov, to make a request to the archive. I looked on the basis of the Kharkov archive. They have very little digitized documents indexed, and even less indexed documents that will not help find Filonov Nikolai Nikovaevicha. If there is no indexing, searching by name is not possible. It is necessary to search by hand all the parish registers of the city of Kharkiv. For such a request, it would be for a fantastic high price without guaranteeing anything. We need to find something else about Filonov Nikolai Nikolaevich, and then make a request.
    I'm looking for on the Internet Address Kharkov Calendars of the late 19th - early 20th century, which refers to all the famous people of the city. Maybe you're lucky and find something about Filonov. Unfortunately, not everything is on the Internet.
    As for the information that you gave a Russian lady in Nice, then it says that on the Volga railway, if you go from Moscow to Volgograd, there is a city and the station called "Filonov." This can be in the mind, but now it does nothing.
    With love, Natalya Naumova."

    5. Email date 7 Jan 2018 from Natalya Georgiyeva addressed to Irene Petersen:
    "Happy New Year and Merry Christmas in Ukraine. I am sorry I haven't written to you for so long. Life was crazy busy. I want to tell you that I found that there were indeed rich family in Kharkiv with the last name Filonov. They were in manufacturing some type of business and one of them was a famous collector of books and paintings, they also made donations for cultural and educational events. I cannot state that your father is connected to this family but as to me it can be high possibility. Simple people (I mean workers and peasants wouldn't have gone to France). I found the book written in 1905 about history of Kharkiv by a professor of history and it gives the history of the city for 250 years from 1765. Maybe I can find something there but I think it is necessary to actually go to check documents in the archive to firm such connection. Hopefully everything will work out."

    6. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research report dated May 8, 2018 under the direction of Konnor Petersen into nine Christian Church records of Kharkiv, Ukraine for the years 1890-1892:
    Fund 40, register 121, item 59 Архангело-Михайловская церковь (Archangel Michael Church)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 50 Благовещенская церковь (Blagoveshenskay Church)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 64 Благовещенская церковь (Blagoveshenskay Church)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 64 Христорождественская церковь (Christ’s Birth Church)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 64 Александра Невского церковь (Alexander Nevsky Church)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 43 Вознесенская церковь (Church of the Ascension) Records 198 reverse side –199. A petty bourgeois, Ivan Nikitovich Gamirni (Иван Никитович Гамирный) was born on 24.02.1890, and was baptized on the 4 th of March was baptized. The godmother was Pelageya Illarionovna (Пелагея Илларионовна), the wife of the nobleman Afanasy Pavlovich Filonov (Афанасий Павлович Филонов),
    Fund 40, register 121, item 39 Мироносицкая церковь (Church of the Myrrh Bearer)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 33 Николаевская церковь (St. Nikolai’s Church)
    Fund 40, register 121, item 33 Иоанно-Богословская церковь на Ивановке (John the Beloved’s
    Church.
    Total 9 churches * 3,000 rubles = 27,000

    7. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research reports dated Sep. 11, 2018, under the direction of Konnor Petersen:
    "Last year, during the summer of 2017, I, Konnor, had the opportunity to spend some time in Moscow and St. Petersburg. I decided to work on finding records of Irene’s biological father and his family. I contacted a sister named Nadezhda Karezina, who lives in Omsk, Russia, and whom I knew on my mission, and asked her for help in finding our ancestors. She found some records, through posts on Facebook pages that the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Russia and Ukraine use to communicate with each other about family history, that contain information about a noble family that lived outside of Kharkiv in a place called Dergachi from the late 1700s to the mid-late 1800s. It recounts how they became nobles and were given their estate. This was as far as she was able to help us.
    Nadezhda referred us to Dennis Baranov. I had met him that summer at a Russia-wide YSA conference.. He and his wife were genealogy specialists in their church callings, but have recently, at the beginning of 2018, begun their own business as genealogy researchers in Sochi, Russia. I got into contact with him and we began to find out how he could help us. He found someone, a researcher, that would go into the archives in Kharkiv for us. We began to pay Dennis for his consulting services and he in turn pays the researcher for his work in the archives.
    So far we have paid him four different times for searching four different sets of church registers in Kharkiv. The first order covered a random search across 9 churches in Kharkiv for the year 1891, which is a possible birth year of Nicholas Filonov. We hoped that we would find a record of his birth. We didn’t find anything related to Nicholas Filonov. Those results are contained in the Order 1 folder. We did find record of a woman and her husband who had the last name Filonov, in the records of the Вознесенская church. She was recorded as the godmother of a peasant. We decided to search that church since it was the only one that had a record of a Filonov that we had found so far.
    Our second order searched the Вознесенская church from 1888 to 1895, which resulted in nothing. Dennis asked the researcher to look into records of nobles in the Kharkiv region. The researcher found, free of charge, the original records of the noble family, that Nadezhda Karezina had found for us through her Facebook search. The records mention that the family lived in a village outside of Kharkiv by the name of Dergachi. Dennis Baranov took the liberty to search the church of that village for the year 1890. It may be worth it to search more years of that church at some future date. Those records, and their translation, are contained in the Order 2 folder.
    If you are interested in seeing that noble family line, I have them in FamilySearch. You can use this ID: LT54-JX1 or this link: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/pedigree/landscape/LT54-JX1
    Around the same time, the researcher came across the record of a Filonov from 1876 in the Благовещенская church while doing work for another client. That record is also contained in the Order 2 folder.
    Thus, our third order focused on the Благовещенская church. We ordered a search for the years 1886-1888 and 1892. The results from searching those years at that church were very positive. We found several people with the last name Filonov, including a couple people that were mentioned in the record of the noble family from Nadezhda and Order 2. Also, contained in the findings were peasants who had similar names to the Russian name of Filonov: the Ukrainian names Filonenko and Filonenkova. These peasants could possibly be related if we go back far enough in the records. It’s possible that since the noble Filonov family in the Order 2 record were not always nobles that they were once peasants and had one of those last names. Only searching the records will reveal if there is any relation. For now, we will continue to pay attention to these peasant family lines.
    However, we have not yet found any record related to Nicholas Nikolaevich Filonov, Irene’s biological father. We decided that we would continue the search at the Благовещенская church for information about his family. I realized that I forgot to search that church for 1890, so that was at the top of the list of years to search for. We continued our search by seeking to find a marriage record of Nicholas’ parents, Nicholas Filonov and Alexandra Vassilieva. However, the researcher is only looking for the last name of Filonov, so it is unlikely that we will receive any record about the Vassilieva line unless we find a their marriage record. In searching for a marriage record and filling in the birth year gaps, Order 4 covers the years 1880 to 1885, and 1890 of the Благовещенская church. This is the path and direction of our search so far.
    Perhaps we should go back and search all available churches in Kharkiv from 1887 to 1893, since we only searched 1891 for 9 of the churches.
    Dennis suggests that we search the church that we have been finding Filonovs in and searching all available records going back to the 1700s.
    In the same report, Konnor answered some of my questions as follows:
    May 8, 2018
    Q: Did the researcher in fact look a couple years either way of 1891 (or Order 1) in each of the nine churches?
    A: The researcher looked only at 1891. The record from 1890 was recorded in 1891, so it is in the register of that church for 1891. This is one of the difficulties with searching archives; something might be missed from a certain year, especially if it is at the end of the year because it might end up in the next year’s register. Pretty much all of the church records are in governmental archival institutions across Russia and Ukraine.
    Q: Is the researcher in fact using one archival depository rather than going to each separate church?
    A: Yes. The researcher is going to one archival repository. I believe that it is the State Archives of Kharkiv region/Oblast. I will double check with Dennis Baranov.
    Q: Have I looked at this all-Ukrainian website? https://pra.in.ua/en
    A: I just did. It didn’t have any Filonov’s from Kharkiv. Also, the site has been developed a bit more. There is more English available.
    Q: How many churches are there in Kharkiv? Did we cover all of them when we did our 9 church search (Order 1)?
    A: We did not cover all of them. We started with 9 churches because that seemed like a good number and a good price. I’m not sure how many churches there are with records for 1891. I asked Dennis and he gave me a list of all the churches in Kharkiv that have records for 1890:
    Благовещенский собор 1881-1901
    Дмитревская церковь 1888-1896
    Церковь Иоанна Богослова 1879-1895
    Кирилло-Мифодиевская кладбищенская церковь 1885-1897
    Церковь Озерянской Божей матери 1834-1901
    Церковь Рождества Христова 1880-1900
    Пантелеймоновская церковь 1885-1898
    Озерянская трапезная церковь 1892-1898
    You might be able to notice that we only searched a couple of the churches for 1891. We didn’t even touch the other ones, even though most of them have records for that year.
    Q: What years are there records available to search for the Благовещенская church (where we have found the records of the Filonovs so far)?
    A: These are the list of years for which there are records for: 1779-1780, 1800-1802,1804,1808-1810,1813,1816,1820,1822,1823,1829,1831-1833,1837,1846,1850-1853,1855-1856,1866-1868,1870,1872-1885.
    The following are the results Konnor has had thus far sorted by Church in Kharkiv, Year, Item, Record #, Result, and his Research Order number:
    -Ascension/ Вознесенская; 1891; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 43; Листы 198 оборот - 199; "Name: Ivan Nikitovich Gamirnyi / Date of birth: 2/24/1890 / Date of christening: 3/04/1890 / Info: bourgeois / His godmother was the wife of the nobleman Afanasyi Pablovich Filonov: Pelageya Illarionovna / 1
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1881; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 17; Date of birth: February, 8
    Name: Feodor (male) / Parents: Peasant of Kharkov uezd, Rogansky volost, Rogan village Ivan / Pavlov Filonenko and his lawful wife Mariya Mikhailova. Witnesses: Scribe soldier of Kharkov military district Ivan Romanov Shtapov and peasant girl of Poltava province, Kobyletsk uezd, Ivanovka village Evdokiya Ivanova Torbapekova. / 3
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1887; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 14; "Marriage Date: August, 23. Groom: Bourgeois of Poltava province, Konstantinograd city Feodor Grigoryev Filonenko, of Orthodox belief, 1st marriage, 20 years old. Bride: Peasant girl of Kharkov province, Volgansky uezd, Novo-Belgorodsky volost, N.Belgorod village Dariya Vlasieva Kolubenkova, of Orthodox belief, 1st marriage, 22 years old. / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1888; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 43; Date of birth: May, 30
    Name: Elena (female). Parents: Bourgeois of Poltava province, Konstantinopol city Feodor Grigoryev Filonenko and his lawful wife Dariya Vlasieva. / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1888; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 28; Date of birth: May, 30
    Name: Elena (female). Parents: Bourgeois of Poltava province, Konstantinopol city Feodor Grigoryev Filonenko and his lawful wife Dariya Vlasieva. / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1888; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 44; Date of death: August, 25. Person: Court Counselor Lev Nikolaev son Filonov. Age: 74. Cause of death: old age / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1888; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 44; Date of birth: May, 1
    Name: Varvara (female). Parents: Retired soldier of Kharkov province, Rogan village Ivan Pavlov Filonenko who died on January 22, 1889 and his lawful wife Mariya Mikhailova. / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1888; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 27; 52; Date of birth: May, 28
    Name: Feodosiya (female) - born out of wedlock. Parents: Soldier girl of Kharkov province, Rogansky volost, Ekaterina Ivanovna Filonenkova, of Orthodox belief. Witnesses: Personal honorable citizen Alexandr Ivanov Mikhailovsky and peasant girl of Kursk province, Belgorod uezd, Nikolsky volost Khristina Ivanova Kovylyova. / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1892; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 70; 6; Date: February, 2
    Groom: Personal honorable citizen, former acting psalm-reader by Pokrovsky church of Staraya Vozolaga village of Volkovsky uezd Andrey Antoniev Bogoslovsky, of Orthodox belief, 2nd marriage, 41 years old. Bride: Kharkov bourgeois girl Mariya Bogdanova Vasilyeva, of Orthodox belief, 1st marriage, 22 years old. Witnesses of the groom: Kharkov bourgeois Alexandr Bogdanov Vasilyev and nobleman Ivan Lvovich Rogachevsky. Witnesses of the bride: nobleman Vasily Mikhailov Filonov and Kharkov bourgeois Andrey Semenovich Savostyanov. / 3.
    -Annunciation Cathedral/ Благовещенская; 1892; Фонд 40 опись 121 дело 70; 8; "Date of death: March, 7
    Person: Widow of the Court Counselor Aleksandra Iosifova Filonova. Age: 84. Cause of death: old age. Burried at Kholodnogorsky cemetery. / 3.

    8. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research report for Konnor Petersen dated Feb. 2019 prepared by Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com from research in the Kharkov Archives. Source: Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 906 а. Kharkov Panteleimonovskaya church:
    Confession lists 1892
    Page 26 (back of the page)
    Household No 162 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 56 (was not at confession)
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 26
    Their children: Georgiy 9, Sofiya 2
    Confession lists 1893
    Page 78 (back of the page)
    Household No 169 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 57
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 27
    Their children: Georgiy 10, Sofiya 3
    Confession lists 1894
    Page 120 (back of the page)
    Household No 169 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 58
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 28
    Their children: Georgiy 11, Sofiya 4
    Confession lists 1895
    Page 169 (back of the page)
    Household No 176 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 59
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 29
    Their children: Georgiy 12, Sofiya 5
    Confession lists 1896
    Page 217 (back of the page)
    Household No 175 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 60
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 30
    Their children: Georgiy 13, Sofiya 6, Nikolay 5
    (Written down in pencil between lines. Before this in 1892-1895 he was not listed. In 1896 and 1897 his age is the same - 5 years old.)
    Confession lists 1897
    Page 213 (back of the page)
    Household No 214 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 61
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 31
    Their children: Georgiy 14, Sofiya 7, Nikolay 5
    Confession lists 1898
    Page 312 (back of the page)
    Household No 214 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 62
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 32
    Their children: Georgiy 15, Sofiya 8, Nikolay 6
    It turns out that they belonged to Panteleimonovskaya church during these years, but in church books of this church births of Sofiya and Nikolay were not found. The local researcher is sure that Sofiya could not have been missed because she did the research thoroughly especially that she knew that there must be Sofiya there. Besides she has looked up all Sofiya’s who were born at that time.

    QUESTIONS:
    1. Deathdate is either the 17 or 19 March?

    Nicholas married Catherine Werblowsky or Verblovski in 1932 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France. Catherine (daughter of Adolphe Werblowsky or Verblovski and Elisabeth Herzenberg) was born on 8 Oct 1893 in Saint Petersburg, Russia; died on 8 Jan 1972 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France; was buried in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Catherine Werblowsky or VerblovskiCatherine Werblowsky or Verblovski was born on 8 Oct 1893 in Saint Petersburg, Russia (daughter of Adolphe Werblowsky or Verblovski and Elisabeth Herzenberg); died on 8 Jan 1972 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France; was buried in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France.

    Notes:

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. She left Russia in 1916/1917 with Butzkoy. He was attache in several places including, Tokyo, Washington DC, and London. See his history in his notes in this database for an extensive recounting of their travels. Photos of her passport on file with Kerry Petersen. The following article, dated 9 Dec 1917 from a Washington DC newspaper, is also on file with Kerry and contains a photo of Catherine with the following:
    "[Photo subtext:] Newcomer in Foreign Colony. Mme. Victor P. Butzkoy, Wife of the Capt. Butzkoy of the Russian embassy." Another photo caption: "Mme. Butskoy, wife of Capt. Victor P. Butskoy, of the Russian Army, who is in Washington on war work."
    [Article:] Russians Likely To Be Popular Social Additions.
    I met a lonely little couple the other day, strangers in a strange land, but I prophesy that they won't be lonely long, after society once discovers them, for they are both charming and awfully good looking. They are Captain and Mme. Butzskoi, of Russia. He is here in association with some special work for the embassy. Both are young, both very good looking, speak English perfectly, and are quite sociable. He has been decorated twice "for valor," has been wounded several times,and has done a lot of interesting things. I am told his hobby is riding; that he is a marvelous horseman. They have an apartment at the Marlborough just now, but will move next week to the Sheridan. They expect to be in Washington all winter. [The article continues describing another couple.]"
    The following is more about the above article from a research librarian (serref@loc.gov) at the Library of Congress per an email dated 7 Apr 2011 addressed to Chris Petesen:
    "Since the images are identified as being created by Harris & Ewing, they were likely published in one of the Washington, D.C. newspapers - for example, the Washington Post, the Evening Star, the National Tribune, the Washington Times, etc. In the time I had available, I searched a few different resources, including Chronicling America and our subscriptions to ProQuest Historical Newspapers and America's Historical Newspapers. I was able to find the second image, "Wife of Russian Attache," in the December 9, 1917 issue of the Washington Post. I can send you this article in a separate email. I was not able to find the other image or text in this issue of the Washington Post, which leads me to believe that these clippings may have come from multiple newspapers. In my search of Chronicling America [The Washington Times, December 10, 1917, FINAL EDITION, Page 10, Image 10], I was able to find this article about Mme. Buitzkoy, although it is different from any of the information you have (this link has been shortened): < http://bit.ly/hFHBJb > It looks like the text "Russians Likely to Be Popular Social Additions" may have come from the social section of the Washington Times [The Washington Times, September 30, 1917, FINAL EDITION, Page 14, Image 14], since they use similar fonts/text arrangements. I was able to find this text here (this link has been shortened): < http://bit.ly/eO4JsU > The first image was likely published in the social section as well, though it may have come from a different paper than the Post or Times. Something I might mention is that while it is likely that all three items were published around the same time, they may have been published earlier or later, so you may need to search items from 1917 and include 1918 to find the items. I went to the Prints and Photographs Reading Room, where the Harris and Ewing Collection is held, to look at their subject list(s). I was not able to find the name "Butzkoy" or "Buitzkoy" (or other variations) in the list, or in the biographic files in the Reading Room. I don't think that this will be a useful resource to search for the remaining image, as the image will not be accessible without indexing. I might recommend that you continue to browse additional Washington, D.C. newspapers through Chronicling America, or see if you are able to request microfilm copies of other newspapers via interlibrary loan at your local library. I would recommend searching the second half of 1917/first half of 1918, as this is most likely the time period the second photo was published. You can search for additional Washington D.C. newspapers by using the directory on Chronicling America. Just click on the "Find" feature on the homepage: < http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/ > Megan Halsband, Reference Librarian, Newspaper & Current Periodical Reading Room, Serial and Government Publication Division, Library of Congress."

    2. Lived at 5 Rue Place Vieille, Vence, France, circa 1959 when the author of this database, Kerry Petersen, was age five.

    3. Last name Verblovski (russian) or Werblovsky/Werbowsky (french). Catherine also spelt as Cathaerine.

    4. Posted photos of letters, passport, and other information can be seen on the Internet. See Irene's notes for private site.

    5. The following undated paper was written late 1969 in Nice, France by Catherine Werblovsky Olympieff (also known as Ekaterina Werblovskaya Olympieva) at the request of Patrick Landau through his aunt Alice Nikitina. Patrick's father, Vladimir Landau, even though he was Catherine's cousin, had less knowledge on the family then Catherine. Catherine was the granddaughter of Edouard and Rebecca Herzenberg. The letter was written a couple of years before Catherine's death after she entered into an assisted care facility in Nice. The paper was recently found among personal items previously gathered about 1969 by her daughter Irene Nadia de Lanskoy Petersen. Portions of the letter were written in three languages: English, French, and Russian. Irene, in transcribing the letter, notes that the letter was hard to follow and to make sense of. Irene's transcription dated 31 Jul 2007 with her notes added in [ ]:
    "What concerns the father and mother of our mother's: Mother's father: Edouard Ocipovitch Herzenberg [or Gerzenberg] Edward son of Joseph Herzenberg born: in Mitava [or Mittau] not far ___, Baltic Provinces - not far from Riga. He died at 76 years of age (had diabetes and malaria) from lung congestion after flu. His wife was his cousin.
    Rebecca Herzenberg also married a first cousin. I am not sure of the name of her father; she died in Moscow when I was 6 years old (70 years ago). [Death would be approximately 1899?]
    They were probably married in Mitawa and came to Moscow young, because all their children were born in Moscow. The eldest 1) Elizabeth 2) Sonja [or Sonia] (Sofia) mother of Manja or Mania who now lives in Moscow, who had a sister Nadja or Nadia who was born in Moscow. Sonia's husband was Adolf Schneider - son of Aaron Schneider - who had 3 more sons: Nicolas, Alexander, Serge and a daughter Elizabeth Schneider. She got married with Martin Behr (English nationality); they had two children and lived in Moscow. Mrs. Elizabeth Behr died in London (after the Russian Revolution she lived in France, later in England.) Her brother Adolf Schneider was a brother-in-law of our mother's of course.) [This is a repeat of the above.] The Behrs had 2 children. Elisabeth Behr died in London (probably her husband Martin Behr died before.) Mrs. Behr's daughter Olga died in London about a year ago [1968-69?], her brother George Behr still lives in London is married (has 1 daughter who is married too and has 2 boys, 8 and 7.
    So my mother Elisabeth was the eldest daughter of Edward and Rebecca Herzenberg born in Moscow like her sister Sonia, the next sister Flora born in Moscow. Flora, married Joseph Offenbacher, had one son Lotar (my first cousin as well as yours). She, her husband, and son died in Germany during the war of Hitler (son Lothar). [Irene notes that another family account says that Lothar committed suicide on account of the war.] [His father] Joseph Offenbacher had an older brother Vasily [William or Wilhelm] Offenbacher who married a cousin of our mother's - Fanny, daughter of Abra[ha]m (whom all children of Edward Herzenberg used to call Uncle Abraham.) He was the husband of Grandfather Edward Herzenberg's sister Theresa. His family name was also like all: Herzenberg. Theresa Herzenberg had many children - daughter Fanny, sons Ludwig, Harry, and 2 other sons and another daughter Sophia married to another Herzenberg (all those marriages were between cousins) who had three children, Robby (Robert) who lives in Sweden and 2 daughters Clara and Roberta (died in Riga - Bolshevik Revolution). [I am not sure if Clara and Roberta are correct for this family grouping.] After Flora Herzenberg, the 4th daughter was my Aunt Anjuta [Anna Herzenberg-Landau]. Then there was another one Genga (Eugenie) married Harry Taube from Riga - were killed by Hitler's army. She was the 5th daughter of Edward Herzenberg. The 6th was Lilja [Lilia] (1st wife of Uncle Max Landau - died in Davos, Switzerland from TB.) Then was another daughter Milja, died very young (she was the 7th daughter). The youngest daughter Tonya [Tonia] died in Moscow. Then there were two brothers, the oldest Ivan (John) married a French young girl from Mussidan, Dordogne, France. She was daughter of the Mayor of that town. Died in the north of Russia where - she was sent sick and was sent with her to Mourmansk (north of Russia). Uncle Vanja's [Vania, Ivan, John all same name wife Lydia died there [note her maiden name was Lydie Buisson]. Uncle Vanja died too in Bolshevik Revolution. Their 3 children: Micha (Michel) died probably in Moscow; his brother Andrei (Andre) Herzenberg and Suzanne Hindzee (Herzenberg) - 1st husband (French) Volant. She has a daughter in Toronto married in Toronto (Alja [or Alice Nikitina] knew her) who has two children, boy and girl. The father's family name is A. [Albert?] Statter - wife Lydie (Suzanne's daughter) - son Albert. [Irene's note: last known address was 33 Stonegate Road, Toronto, Canada, M8Y-1V8; phone 416-251-6295.]
    There was yet other families related to us through our mother's. It was a well known dentist. His name was Kovarsky. His wife was the cousin of our mother's. They had a lot of children - 3 brothers Misha (Michael), Leva (Leon), 2 daughters Choura (Alexandra). Chura who now is same age as Suzanne [Herzenberg Hindzee] - the only one alive. I forget the name of the eldest brother deceased. Manja (Mania) in Moscow knows more about that family. What was the name of the mother cousin of our mother's-probably it was yet another of the Herzenberg family. As Alja [Alice Nikitina] will be going to Moscow she will be able to find out more form Manja [Mania]. Then there was yet another family related to the wife of our grandfather through the husband or wife Idelson. There was a girl Lisa Idelson and her brother. I think that Manja must know something about them. They lived in Moscow. I used to go see them with my mother when I was about 8 or 10 years old.
    Now George Behr has written from London thanking me for my sympathy condolences on account of the death of his sister Olga Behr. She must have been older than 78 years. he thought that his aunt on his father's side, Nina Karlovna died in Moscow, as well as his cousin Leija, but I think it is relatives on the side of his father Bahr, and the cousin is perhaps of the Schneider family (it is possible that the cousin is still living). All these people lived in Moscow.
    Now what concerns the Packschwer family. The one that came to see you with the Vietnamese wife has passed away. His name was Julien Packschwer born in Vitebesk, Russia. He was 72. His younger brother Saveijn (Sahva) engineer in London named himself Packshaw, died in England 3 weeks before Julien, leaving a widow (2nd marriage) and 2 children. It was the death of his younger brother that caused reaction on Julien Packshwer. He died 3 weeks after him. He was found on a street in Nice, France with a cerebral hemorrhage-fell in the street. Police took him to the hospital St. Rock where he died at 19 hours in the evening and remained in a coma. His car 2 CV (small) stayed in the parking where he had left it. It was only his Vietnamese wife [Mado] returning from Saigon 1 month after his death that was able to retrieve that car from the parking. Yet another day or two, it would have been impounded. But as it was the widow herself then came. They did not charge her anything. But as the car was her husband's-she has to wait by inheritance law to be able to sell it and divide up in 4 parts to his children. The eldest son of another marriage Leon is an eye doctor in Paris, then 3 other children. Oldest Robert in Montreal, CA; another son in ___ was in the navy for 3 years. The oldest was in the Air force, married a girl from Morocco - they are going to have a child soon. The daughter Irene married, has a little boy, the husband is serving in the military; they live in Cayrons near Vence, France in the Packshwer house. The widow/mother Mado inherited ¼ of the sum, the children ¾ divided in 4 for each of the 4 children. Through a real estate in Vence, Julien's house of 1000 sq. meters is worth 18 million francs. If the children keep the house, they will in turn need to give on fourth of the cost to the widow who also has the right to half of his monthly pension of 30,000 francs. She came to see me day before yesterday and told me all these details. So here you have it-the relatives. The mother of the Packshwer father was 1st cousin of our mother's through the daughter of the sister of our grandfather Edward Herzenberg maiden name Theresa Herzenberg died in Nice, born I think in Mitawa [Mitau], Baltic Provinces. She was buried with her husband in Nice at the Caucade cemetery.
    Now I add what George Behr wrote from London that his wife Janet has seen Aunt Anjuta [Anna Herzenberg] in Monte Carlo, then he wrote about his cousin in Moscow who he thinks has passed away (he is going to find out about it from Manja-he asked their address in Monaco). She was the daughter of the oldest sister Polina Aronovna of his mother. Here is what concerns that family... [Balance of letter missing]."

    6. Random memories of Irene Petersen:
    A. As a young girl recalls many arguments between Catherine and her mother Elizabeth. The arguments were frequent and always in German so the Irene could not understand them.
    B. Catherine became pregnant at one point out of wedlock and had an abortion, which her mother convinced her to do. She always deeply regretted for the rest of her life having the abortion.
    C. Arik was always upset with his mother Catherine for having left him in the care of nannies and Catherine's parents as a six-month infant as his parents left on their diplomatic travels that took the young couple across the Russia to Japan, then Canada and Washington DC. Irene felt that it was in retrospect a good thing because of all the Revolutionary uprisings in Russia. Arik apparently left with his grandparents through Finland to Germany.
    D. Irene remembers talk that her grandfather Werblovsky had a mistress.

    7. See notes of Irene de Lanskoy for her autobiography of growing up with her mother Catherine in France.

    8. Ancestry.com's "Border Crossing: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956" which lists both Victor and Catherine. The "Empress of Japan" sailed from Hong Kong Jan. 10, Shanghai Jan. 13, Kobe Jan. 17, and Yokohama Jan. 19 for a destination of Vancouver, Canada. It was most likely in Japan from where they took passage:
    A. Arrival 15 Jan 1917 at Vancouver, British Columbia, departing Hong Kong 10 Jul 1917 on the "Empress of Japan": Victor Boudzkoy, 30, Catherine, 24, married, both b. in Russia, Russian, both read and write, diplomat and diplomat's wife, last permanent address was Moscow, nearest relative is father/father-in-law P. Boudzkoy, no. 9 Mochovaja St. Petrograd, religion for both is "Orthodox."
    B. Victor Boudzkoy; arrival date: 31 Jan 1917; port of arrival: St. Albans, Vermont, United States; ship name: Empress of Japan; Port of Departure: Hong Kong, China; age 30; birth date: abt 1887; birth country: Russia; race/nationality: Russian."


    PHOTOS:
    1. The following Picasa website is the portal as of 13 Jan 2009 to view the documents and photos relating to Irene's family and especially Catherine: http://picasaweb.google.com/irenenadia/CatherineWerblovskyDeButzkoyOlympieffRussianPasseportAndOtherDocuments?authkey=r_btitQ4vmw&feat=email#

    2. One photo attached to Family Search and in the possession of Irene Petersen is a postcard addressed from Catherine to her father Adolphe Werblowsky in Russian. The following is the translation:
    In English:
    "To A.Z. Verblovski
    Petrograd, Chernyshev per. 16
    Dear Dad!
    We ask you please to come here tomorrow, on Saturday, since we leave for X. on Tuesday. If we depart later on, it will be hotter, and we won't be there for long time. Nikolai Ivanovich also says that you should come ащк that business now, it is more convenient. Big trouble with train tickets as well. We look forward to seeing you the day after tomorrow. Maybe I should have a … power of attorney? Please inquire and arrange for it if necessary.
    In the meantime I kiss you warmly,
    Your loving daughter Katyusha
    May 15th 1915"
    In Russian:
    "А.З. Вербловскому
    Петроград, Чернышев пер. д. 16
    Дорогой папа!
    Мы очень просим тебя приехать сюда завтра в субботу, так как во вторник мы уедем в Х. Если уехать позже, будет жарче, поедем наверное не на очень долгий срок. Николай Иванович говорит, чтобы ты для дела приехал теперь же — это тоже удобнее. Большое затруднение с билетами. Ждём тебя послезавтра. М.б. мне лучше иметь доверенность … узнай пожалуйста и если надо устрой.
    Пока целую крепко,
    любящая дочь Катюша.
    15 мая 1915 г."

    BIRTH:
    1. Transcription of birth record made by Irene Petersen from government records in Nice France: "André Olimpieff. The 26 December 1926 at 21 hours [7 p.m.] was born 4 Place Duffy, André, of masculine sex, of Nicolas Olimpieff, hotel employee, born at Oust. Medveditzkaia (Russia) the 21 of May 1897 and of Catherine Werblovsky, his wife, hotel employee, born in Petrograd, Russia, the 8 October 1893 residing 33 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, France. Document of 29 December 1926 at 9 o'clock upon declaration of Victorine Sanrat, 34 years old, midwife residing in Nice."

    2. City of Nice civil registration.

    3. Per Irene Petersen, both Catherine and her son Arik (Artemy) were born at this address in St. Petersburg, Russia, which can be found and looked at on Google street view: Ulitsa Lomonosova 18. It appears to be a classy and important address in its day.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Butzkoy: Divorced Victor de Butzkoy 27 Jul 1922. A paper in the possession of Catherine's daughter Irene Petersen from "Administration Diocesaine Des Engls. Orhodoxes Russ. En. Europe" (French for Diocese Adminisration of the Russian Orthodox Church in Europe) dated 9 Oct 1922 with no address says in Russian that Catherine and Victor Butskoy were married at the Mironocitkoy Church [Russian orthodox] in Kharkov, Ukraine, on September 24, 1915 with divorce July 27, 1922, at the fault of the husband.

    2. Olimpieff:
    A. Stamped copy dated 14 May 1976 of the official marriage extract from the Ville de Saint-Cloud, Hauts-de-Seine, France, on the southwest outskirts of Paris, translated by Kerry Petersen:
    No. 98, Olimpieff/Werblovky. "9 Oct 1923, 11 a.m., before us, Nicolas Olimpieff, without profession, living at 86 Rue de Mayence, at Wiesbaden, 26 years old, born at Oust. Medvéditzkaia (Arormie?[Province] du Don, Russia) 8 (21 May) 1897, son of Victor Olimpieff and Alexandra Chiraieff, his wife, without profession, living at Oust. Medvéditzkaia, and Catherine Werblovsky, without profession, living at Avenue Magenta in this town, and before at Wiesbaden, 73 Boulevard de l'Empereur Frederic, 30 years old, born at Petrograd, Russia, 25 Sep (8 Oct) 1893, daughter of Adolphe Werblovsky, banker, and Elisabeth Herzenberg, his wife, without profession, living at 73 Boulevard du l'Empereur Frederic at Wiesbaden; divorced from Victory Boutzkoy 7 Sep 1922...[standard marriage language]." Both sign: Catherine Werblovsky and Nicolas Olimpieff.
    B. Olimpieff: According to Irene Petersen, Catherine never divorced Nicolas. Later Nicolas disappears and they lose track of him. Supposedly he made off with some money from his employer and was hiding.

    DEATH:
    1. Death Certificate from Nice, Alpes-Maritime, France Vital Statistics, Nice City Hall: Catherine Werblovsky, d. 8 Jan 1972; Lists Adolphe Werblovsky and Elizabeth Herzenberg as parents, and she as widow of Nicolas Olimpieff. Died at 13:30. at 87 Route de Levens. Her residence was listed as 5 Rue Place Vieille in Vence (Alpes Maritimes). Her brith was 8 Oct 1893 in Petrograd, Russia.

    BURIAL:
    1. Cemetery in Nice (behind old medical psychiatric hospital on road to St. Andre). Photo on file. Marker has since been removed. Inexpensive wood cross marker from photo reads in french: "124, Ici repose [Here rests] Olympieff, Catherine Epouse [Spouse] Nerblovsky nee [born] 1895 DCD (decede) [died] 1972."

    Children:
    1. 3. Living


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peder Poulsen Pedersen was born on 22 Jun 1870 in Øester Røjkjær Farm, Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark; was christened on 21 Aug 1870 in Vestervig, Refs, Thisted, Denmark (son of Poul Pedersen and Frederikke Lovise Christensen); died on 16 Dec 1954 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 20 Dec 1954 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Censuses:
    1880 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, FHL film 1255339, NA film T9-1339, p. 506B:
    Pole Peterson, laborer on brakeyard, M, 50, Den, Den, Den.
    Louisa Peterson, keeping house, M, 40, Den, Den, Den.
    Poulson Peterson, son, 9, Den, Den, Den.
    Christena Peterson, dau., 8, Den, Den, Den.

    1900 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 182B, 647 22nd Street, 7 Jun 1900:
    Peter Peterson, b. June 1870, 29, m. 3 yrs., Den Den Den, emigrated 1881 19 years before, brakeman.
    Mary B., wife, b. Oct 1876, 23, m. 3 yrs., UT Eng Eng.
    Albert C., son, b. Oct 1897, 2, UT Den UT.
    (Unnamed), son, b. Mar 1900, 2/12, UT Den UT.

    1910 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 83A, 16 Apr 1910, 619 22nd Street (4 pages away is Mary's parents and uncle Cornelius Osborne - by 1920 Petersens buy Mary's parents' home):
    Pete Peterson, 39, married once for 13 years, Den Den Den, ironworker in a shop, emigrated 1880.
    Mary, 33, married once for 13 years, 5 total children with 4 living, UT Eng Eng.
    Carl, son, 10, 10, UT Den UT.
    Franklin, son, 7, UT Den UT.
    Helen, dau., 6, UT Den UT.
    Thelma, dau., 3, UT Den UT.

    1920 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 83A, 12 Jan 1920, 2264 Madison Ave:
    Peter Peterson, owns home, 49, emigrated 1880, naturalized 1892, Den Den Den, salesman in hardware store.
    Mary A., 43, UT Eng Eng.
    Carl, son, 19, UT Den UT.
    Franklin, son, 17, UT Den UT.
    Helen, dau., 15, Montana Den UT.
    Thelma, dau., 13, UT Den UT.
    Thomas Burnhope, father-in-law, 74, widower, emigrated 1868, naturalized 1915, Eng Eng Eng, no occupation.

    1930 US: 4th Ward, 32nd Precinct, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 252B, 12 Apr 1930:
    Pete Peterson, owns home worth $5,000, 59, m. at 26 years, Den Den Den, emigrated 1879, hardware salesman.
    Mary A. 53, m. at 20 years, UT Eng Eng.
    Thelma Hansen, dau., 23, m., m. at 21, UT Den UT.
    Warner Hansen, grandson, 11/12, UT US UT.
    Harry E. Koepke, rents at $20, 31, m. at 26, Colorado Michigan Kansas, railroad carpenter.
    Helen F. Koepke, wife, 26, m. at 20, Montana Den UT.
    Joyce Koepke, dau., 4 5/12?, UT CO MT.

    2. Later in life known as Peter Petersen. According to obituaries on file of both spouses from Ogden newspaper, address of death was 2264 Madison Ave. Obituaries with Kerry Petersen. Certificate of US Citizenship dated 28 nov 1893 from Weber Co., Utah Territory on file with Kerry Petersen. Occupation: Salesman, George A. Lowe Hardware.

    3. Emigration was on the Anchor Line ship "California" which was built in 1872. They arrived at Castle Garden in New York 19 Jul 1879. Paul Pedersen (49), Frederikke Pedersen (39), Peder Pedersen (9) and Kristina Pedersen (8) were listed as originally from Denmark.

    4. From the book "Get Out of Heaven's Waiting Room," by Joyce Ackley, 2008, Xulon Press. Joyce is the granddaughter of this individual:
    "A Silent Night Miracle.
    Let me tell you the story of my most daring adventure when I was a teenager. It involves an incident I'll never forget. I'll need to descibe my grandfather to you so you can understand.
    He sat straight as a ramrod in his captain's chair. His toothless mouth clinched a half smoked cigar, and his pixie face reflected an air of boredom as he listened to the young Pastor seated across from him.
    The Pastor, as tall as Grandpa, sat on one of the caned kitchen chairs. His dark wavy hair, pink cheeks and dimples made him look like a tall choir boy. He held a cigar in his hand, unsure rather to choke from smoking it or to chance Grandpa's sarcasm by merely holding it.
    'We'll, Pete,' said the Pastor, 'I would really like to have you attend our Christmas Eve service this year. I know you'd enjoy it.'
    Although Grandpa refrained from his usual colorful cursing, he let the Pastor know in no uncertain terms that he had no intention of attending any service in any church.
    It would take a miracle to get Grandpa into church, we knew. Grandma had tried for years. First she triad with coy attempts, then with arguing, again with sweetness, and finally she had all but given up the idea.
    For as long as I could remember I had tried to get Grandpa to take the plunge. I begged him to come and hear the good choir, or to see the Christmas pageant, or to see our new church, but my success had been no better than Grandma's.
    Christmas Eve was near again a I really did wish he could hear the choir sing 'Silent Night.' It was important because I sang in the choir and I was proud of the gift of singing God had given me. I shyly entered the room where the two men were talking and grandpa's eyes lit up, as they always did when I was around. He puffed a couple of times on his cigar, cleared his throat and sat forward just a little.
    'I'll tell you what, young feller, I'll come to your church if you'll do something for me.'
    Pastor grinned and grasped Grandpa's hand. 'Of course, Mr. Petersen, what would that be?'
    Grandpa sat back with a big toothless grin and said, 'Let my granddaughter sing 'Silent Night' in Danish at your service.'
    Grandpa had come to this country when he was only seven years old and could speak only Danish. As the years went by, English became the only language spoken in the Petersen home. When I, his first grandchild, came along, he felt he must keep some small remnant of his native tongue alive. So, he taught me a few words and also taught me how to sing 'Silent Night." Now he wanted to hear this song sung once more as he remembered it.
    I wanted to sink through the floor. 'Oh no, Grandpa. My voice isn't good enough to sing alone and besides everyone would think I was crazy if I sang something they couldn't understand.'
    The Pastor's face was one of amused perplexity. God had finally shown him a way to get this stubborn sinner into church and he certainly couldn't refuse. 'All right, Pete, we'll let her do it and we expect to see you at seven Chrismas Eve.'
    'Oh, dear God, why did you do it this way?' I thought. Of course, I wasn't sure Grandpa would come. Nevertheless, I was still making a fool of myself. I dreaded Christmas Eve. Would they think I was showing off? Whould my voice quiver so much I couldn't get a sound out? How would the director feel about this change of program?
    The night came cold and clear, and even though huge snowflakes were falling, I assured my Dad I didn't want a ride to church. Actually I was stalling for more time. As I crunched along, kicking the snow in front of me, I marveled at the brightness of the moon sifting through the lacy flakes and I felt very small and alone on this very silent night.
    In the stillness I felt as if God were telling me to sing to His glory and forget myself. My short legs sped up and my heart was as happy as a child with a new discovery. I was going to forget what others thought and just do my best.
    As the time drew near, I wasn't sure if Grandpa intended to keep his promise. I arrived early and sat down in a pew to have a word with God before the night began. The organ was softly playing, the scent of pine filled the warm, candlelit room, and I felt completely at peace.
    Finally, the organist played the introduction and the choir hummed the harmony. My voice was soft and shaky at first, but as I sang a feeling of freedom came over me and I forgot myself. It was then that I began to search the congregation for Grandpa. Two rows back I saw him, straight and tall, holding Grandma's hand.
    In that moment, all my embarrassment was forgotten and I silently thanked God for this miracle, because Grandpa actually glowed and tears crept down his wrinkled old cheek. As the last notes of the song were sung the church was still, the candles flickered, and God's presence embraced everyone."

    5. The book "House of Memories and Other Poems," by Joyce Ackley, Xulon Press, 2010, pp. 8-11; this poem is about the house that Joyce lived in that was originally the home of Peter Petersen and Mary Ann Burnhope:
    "Introduction:
    My drawing on the cover is of the home my great grandparents built in the 1800's.
    Four generations of our family have lived there and it was with great sorrow to us that the house has now been demolished…
    "House of Memories
    I'm not dead, but my youth flashed before me today.
    Sleeping on the kitchen porch on hot Summer nights, Christmas dinners around grandma's table with the whole clan present, climbing the stairs to my strange, narrow little room. Getting eggs from the chicken coop way out back.
    The coal stove in the front room with isinglass windows and the big black stove in the kitchen. Little hiding places under the stairs.
    Back porch ice-box filled each week with huge, dripping chunks. Claw-footed bathtub filled with Helena Rubenstein's bubble bath. Coal chute sliding shiny black coal into dirt cellar, coal bucket and shovel at the ready.
    Trap door, hooked so we can go down narrow steps where jars of peaches, pears, jams and jellies nestle on wooden shelves grandpa built.
    Also, kindling, chopped and ready to set morning fires. Violet's perfume wafting through kitchen window from mama's garden.
    Maytag wringer/washer and wash tubs hidden behind closed doors on back porch.
    Only three wooden steps - leading to nowhere, that's all that is left.
    The yellow frame house at 2264 Madison Avenue
    Died today."

    6. Ancestry.com's "R.L Polk & Co.'s Ogden City Directory":
    1890 p. 277: "Peterson Paul, dairy, e from Wash ave, bet Second and Third, East Lynne."
    1890 p. 277: "Peterson Peter, lab Paul Peterson, bds [boards] same East Lynne."
    1890 p. 276: "Peterson Miss Christina, bds [boards] Paul Peterson, East Lynne."
    1892 p. 250: "Peterson Paul, dairyman, res. bench s of 2d. E Lynne."
    1892 p. 249: "Peterson Mrs. [Miss?] Christine, res 2251 Moffitt av."
    1895 p. 205: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res. rear 765 2d."
    1895 p. 97: "Peterson Christina, bds 3055 Wall av."
    1899 p. 234: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res. rear 765 2d."
    1899 p. 233: "Peterson Christina, bds rear 765 2d."
    1900 p. 254: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1900 pp. 232 & 254: "Peterson Peter, br[a]k[e]man S P Co. res 619 22d."
    1900 p 253: "Peterson Christine, bds s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1902 p. 318: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1902 p. 318: "Peterson Peter, brkman res 619 22d."
    1902 p. 318: "Peterson Peter, guard State Industrial School, res 619 22d."
    1902 p ?: "Peterson Christine, bds s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1903 p. 298: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1903 p 397: "Peterson Christine, bds s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1904 p. 260: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1906 p. 340: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res s s 3d nr Madison av."
    1906 p. 340: "Peterson Peter, cutter C W Wright, res 619 22d."
    1907 p. 469: "Peterson Peter P, lab, res 619 22d."
    1907 p. 469: "Peterson Paul, farmer, res 3d nr Madison av."

    PHOTOS:
    1. Per email dated 13 Dec 2012 from Irene Petersen with photos of homes attached:
    "Petersens and Hales had their land on 3rd street in Ogden just below Madison avenue and also the remodeled house of Aunt Christine Petersen at 108 Adams street. if you look at the famous picture of the family sitting outdoors on that land you would see that the mountains in background match the picture I took. If you go on Google map and put 670 3rd street, Ogden, you will see that land or what is left of it. It is just above the Canal. Talk to Chris about it.
    When we took the picture of grandpa Frank's house, the owner Mr. Chournos came out and invited us to go thru the whole house and see all the changes he made in it. He has lived there for 37 years. He has taken real good care of it and Dad was real pleased. He also found a lot of dad's toys over the years: marbles and little cars. He gave us a Christmas card that was sent to your grandmother Irene in December 1945 from her friend, still in the original envelope. He also made changes on the front entrance on the peak above the front door. He is getting ready to change the front door soon as it is pretty rotten. Grandma Irene had made a curtain for that door and he still had it and he gave it to us. Still in good condition."

    2. On file I have a copy of the illustration made of the house depicted in the above-referenced poem by Joyce Ackley.

    BIRTH:
    1. FHL film #435218; Vestervig Parish Record, 1870-1884, book 1, p 2, #15.

    2. Per obituary.

    CHRISTENING:
    1. FHL film #435218; Vestervig Parish Record, 1870-1884, book 1, p 2, #15; sponsors: Ane Kristensen of Helligsø, Ane Katherine Madsen of ?Orenboel, Peder Poulsen of Røjkjær, Kristensen of Toppenberg, Enevold Christensen of Vester Ulsted. Copy of parish record on file.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. FHL film # 480311; Marriage License Records of Box Elder Co., Utah, 1888-1913, Book I, p. 228. Copy on file with Kerry Petersen. Obituary gives variant of 23 Sep 1897.

    2. Online "Utah Digital Newspapers" for the "Ogden Standard Examiner" 27 Sep 1896:
    "Wedding Bells at Promontory.
    Promontory, Utah, Sept. 24th, 1896.
    Editor Standard: - Dear Sir:
    This village was aroused form its stupor by the chiming of wedding bells which announced to the villagers that Mr. Peter Peterson and Miss Mary A. Burnhope had been united in the holy bond of matrimony. The services were performed at the home of the bride, our genial judge Murphy officiatiing. The relatives of the contracting parties, with a few select friends, were present at the ceremony. About 6 p.m., they all proceded to the future home of the happy couple where more of their friends had gathered to offer congratulations and wish them a successful journey thorugh life. At 8:30 p.m. an elaborate supper was served, the caterer being Mr. L. Osborne of Ogden, who, by the way, is an artest [sic] in this line and knows well how to tickle the people's palate. The wedding cake was a marvel of design which everyone admired.
    After supper there were a number of recitations, songs and comic speeches given by the guests which revealed some remarkable talent. After this the large rooms were cleared and dancing was begun, some thirty couples particiapting and at break of day the tired but happy guests repaired to their homes all voting the event one of the pleasantest ever held in this burg. Among those present were Mr. Peterson and daughter, of Ogden; Mr. and Mrs. Hickinooper, of Pleasant View; Mrs. Mattenson, Payson; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Torbonson, Miss May Cottam, of Snowville; Miss Annie christenson, of Bear River; Mr. and Mrs. T. Burnhope, Judge and Mrs. Murphey, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. O. Foster, Mrs. A. R. McKellips, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Ferrim, Miss Nora Anderson, Miss Josie Murphy, Mr. Isaac Burnhope, Mr. L. A. Parker, Mr. T. L. Davis, Mr. W. T. Hudson.
    Yours truly,
    Cow Boy."

    DEATH:
    1. Per obituary.

    2. Per wife's obituary.

    3. Ogden City Cemetery online: Peter Petersen, b. 22 Jun 1870 in Denmark, d. 16 Dec 1954 at Ogden, UT, parents are Paul Peterosn [Petersen] and Fredricka Louise Christenson, plot D-4-2-3E.

    BURIAL:
    1. Cemetery Records; Ogden City cemetery, 1st ave between Center and South streets; Grave 2,Lot 2, Block 4, Plat D, Ogden, Utah.

    2. Lindquist and Sons Mortuary/ Funeral record with copy in possession of Kerry Petersen, 13 Nov 98.Time of death was 11.45am. ssn 529-16-2095. Not a veteran. Rev. Arnold Able officiated. Funeral services at 3 pm on 20 Dec 1954. Four children listed. Family Dr.: Don Dee Olsen. Internment: City cemetery. Place of death was St. Benedict's Hospital of 16 Dec 1954. Age 84y5m24d. Cemetery plot map also in posession for Ogden City Cemetery. Peter and Mary buried under one stone Lot 2, Blk. 4, Plat D. Many other relatives also buried including Thomas and Mary Burnhope, Albert Petersen (Child), Poul Petersen, Christine Petersen (spinster), Florence Burnhope dau. of Isaac Burnhope with spouse Peter Hayden McCarrel, and baby Burnhope, infant of Thomas and Mary Burnhope.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Peter Petersen. Ogden - Peter Petersen, 84, 2264 Madison Ave., died Thursday at 11:45 a.m. in an Ogden hospital. Born June 22, 1870, in Vistervig, Denmark, son of Paul and Fredericka Christensen Petersen. Came to Utah with his parents in 1880. Married Mary Ann Burnhope in Brigham City Sept. 23, 1897. In his early days he was a range rider for Bar M near Promontory, Box Elder County; later was a rancher in Montana. Was an instructor at Utah State Industrial School for 10 years. Worked for George A. Lowe Co. in Ogden 35 years. Member of the Maccabees, the Danish Brotherhood and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving: widow, Ogden; sons and daughters: Carl F., Long Beach, Calif.; Frank, Mrs. Harry Koepke and Mrs. Victor Shupe, Ogden; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren, and a sister." Salt Lake Tribune, Fri., 17 Dec 1954.

    2. Ogden, Utah paper in Dec. of 1954: Peter Petersen, 84, of 2284 Madison Ave., died yesterday in St. Benedict's Hosp. of causes incident to age. Mr. Petersen was a native of Dnmk. and had resided in Utah since 1880. During his early life he was a range rider for the Bar M Ranch at Promontory, Box Elder County. Later he operated a ranch in Montana. He was an instructor at the State Industrial School for 10 years. He also worked for the Geo. A. Lowe Co. for 35 years, retiring several years ago. He was a member of the Macabees and Danish Brotherhood. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. On Sept 23, 1897, he marr. Mary Ann Burnhope in Brigham City. He was born June 22, 1870 in Vestervig, Denmk., a son of Paul and Fredrika Louise Christensen Petersen. Surviving are...

    Peder married Mary Ann Burnhope on 23 Sep 1896 in Promontory, Box Elder, Utah, United States. Mary (daughter of Thomas Charlton Burnhope and Mary Ann Osborne) was born on 14 Oct 1876 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 23 Jan 1955 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 27 Jan 1955 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary Ann Burnhope was born on 14 Oct 1876 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States (daughter of Thomas Charlton Burnhope and Mary Ann Osborne); died on 23 Jan 1955 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 27 Jan 1955 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Censuses:
    1880 US: Terrace, Box Elder, Utah, NA film T9-1335, p. 118D:
    Thomas Burnhope, laborer, M, 36, Eng Eng Eng.
    Mary Ann, keeping house, wife, M, 36, Eng Eng Eng.
    Isaac, S, 7, UT Eng Eng.
    Mary Ann, S, 4, UT Eng Eng.

    1900 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 182B, 647 22nd street, 7 Jun 1900:
    Peter Peterson, b.June 1870, 29, m. 3 yrs., Den Den Den, emigrated 1881 19 years before, brakeman.
    Mary B., wife, b. Oct 1876, 23, m. 3 yrs., UT Eng Eng.
    Albert C., son, b. Oct 1897, 2, UT Den UT.
    (Unnamed), son, b. Mar 1900, 2/12, UT Den UT.

    1910 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 83A, 16 Apr 1910, 619 22nd Street (4 pages away is Mary's parents and uncle Cornelius Osborne - by 1920 Petersens buy Mary's parents' home):
    Pete Peterson, 39, married once for 13 years, Den Den Den, ironworker in a shop, emigrated 1880.
    Mary, 33, married once for 13 years, 5 total children with 4 living, UT Eng Eng.
    Carl, son, 10, 10, UT Den UT.
    Franklin, son, 7, UT Den UT.
    Helen, dau., 6, UT Den UT.
    Thelma, dau., 3, UT Den UT.

    1920 US: 4th Ward, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 83A, 12 Jan 1920, 2264 Madison Ave:
    Peter Peterson, owns home, 49, emigrated 1880, naturalized 1892, Den Den Den, salesman in hardware store.
    Mary A., 43, UT Eng Eng.
    Carl, son, 19, UT Den UT.
    Franklin, son, 17, UT Den UT.
    Helen, dau., 15, Montana Den UT.
    Thelma, dau., 13, UT Den UT.
    Thomas Burnhope, father-in-law, 74, widower, emigrated 1868, naturalized 1915, Eng Eng Eng, no occupation.

    1930 US: 4th Ward, 32nd Precinct, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 252B, 12 Apr 1930:
    Pete Peterson, owns home worth $5,000, 59, m. at 26 years, Den Den Den, emigrated 1879, hardware salesman.
    Mary A. 53, m. at 20 years, UT Eng Eng.
    Thelma Hansen, dau., 23, m., m. at 21, UT Den UT.
    Warner Hansen, grandson, 11/12, UT US UT.
    Harry E. Koepke, rents at $20, 31, m. at 26, Colorado Michigan Kansas, railroad carpenter.
    Helen F. Koepke, wife, 26, m. at 20, Montana Den UT.
    Joyce Koepke, dau., 4 5/12?, UT CO MT.

    2. Mentioned in brother Isaac Burnhope's obituary of 5 Sep 1953.

    3. Mentioned in father's obituary of 3 Apr 1922: "Surviving are his son and one daughter, Mrs. Peter Petersen of Ogden, and a sister, Mrs. Betsy Mattesen of Payson."

    4. Reviewed Rootsweb.com Worldconnect Dec 2002.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Thomas and Mary Ann Burnhope's granddaughter Mary Lucile Burnhope wrote her several very detailed and descriptive biographies of several dozen pages from June 1969 through July 1988. She was this Mary Ann's cousin and references them in the following narrative. I have copies on file of which some details of genealogical interest I here relate. She notes the family would take the train to Ogden for Christmas at her grandparents Thomas and Mary Ann Burnhope's home of which she relates: "Their home at 2264 Madison Avenue was a two story house with an open staircase leading to the upstairs. Grandma's parlor had beautiful English furniture and trinkets from England that were not to be touched, but we could look at them with our hands behind our back. Except for Christmas and very special occasions the parlor was closed. The house was heated with coal stoves, but they did have electric lights and a real bathroom which was a new experience for me. I liked to play on the stairs most of all. My cousins, the Petersens were always there too. They lived in Ogden not far from our grandparents. My Aunt Mary Ann Petersen was my father's only sister, and father was her only brother. They were very close at this time and we always had a wonderful time when we were all at Grandma's house. One event that I always looked forward to at my grandparent's house was on Christmas Eve. After our stockings were all hung up for Santa Claus we had stories, and then Grandma treated us to their English Christmas Eve traditional ceremony. Grandma and grandpa Burnhope were both born in England and lived there until they joined the LDS church and sailed for America in 1868. They met in Ogden and were married in the LDS Endowment House in Salt Lake City on Nov. 18, 1872. There were some English traditions that they continued to enjoy. Grandma would fill a plate with large seeded raisins and pour a small amount of brandy over the top of them. Then grandpa would strike a match and set fire to the raisins and brandy. The flames would go up about a foot. Then each person had to try to get a raisin or two out of the flames. We all succeeded because the fire didn't seem to be hot. The raisins were delicious. When we finished the raisins we had English Christmas cake and a very tiny (about one inch high) glass of what Granma called her own English wine. I don't know how she made it but it was good. Then the children were sent to bed while the parents and grandparents played checkers and chess until the wee hours. These trips to Ogden were so special. After Grandma died in May 1919 we never again had our English Chrismas Eve. Then Grandpa Burnhope came to live with us in Bothwell until he died in March 1922."

    2. From the book "Get Out of Heaven's Waiting Room," by Joyce Ackley, 2008, Xulon Press. Joyce is the granddaughter of this individual:
    "A Taste of Christmas Past.
    With the age I'm carrying, I also carry many happy memories. I think my family would enjoy hearing about some of these memorable moments in my life. How many times have you heard 'back in your day how did you...?'
    When I was little, all of my family, my aunts, uncles, cousins, and one wonderful great aunt had christmas at my Grandma's house each year.
    Grandma's snow white hair, twisted in a bun on the nape of her neck, just barely showed over the huge flaming plum pudding she carried into the kitchen. I wondered why she always came down the hall from the front room with it. (Grandma had no dining room, so we were all crowded in her small kitchen blocking any exit to her back porch.) How did the pudding that had hung in a dish towel on her back porch for the last two months get in the front room? (I'm not sure why the pudding was hung in a towel, but I think Grandma poured brandy on it from time to time so it was soaking up flavor, also, by hanging it formed into a perfect ball. These are just my guesses, but I have no one to explain it to me so your guess is as good as mine.) Of course, I now realize that the kitchen was so full she had to go out the front door, around the house to the back porch, get the pudding and come back to the front and enter the kitchen that way.
    Shirley, Jack and Warner, my cousins, and I all sat like good kids because we had waited all year to eat Grandma's plum pudding. We were very warm scrunched between all the big people at the table. The pine-branch mama put on Grandma's coal stove to freshen the room smelled so good, and while I waited to get my pudding, I enjoyed watching the pine needles turn a rust brown on the stove top. Occasionally one would pop into the air. I don't remember any of them burning. When they were all brown mama would scoop them into the hot fire and we heard a loud sizzle and a pine-fragrance filled the room.
    The blue flame on the pudding would burn out, and its smooth roundness would be portioned into everyone's dish. I had to wait 'til mama lifted the gravy boat full of hot brandy sauce and poured some over the pudding. Holding these few bites in my mouth was such a treat I wiggled them around savouring every taste and feel.
    Finally, as everyone sighed, stuffing in the last wonderful taste of Christmas, Grandma, with a dew-drop of sweat on her upper lip, would sit down to join the family."

    3. The newspaper "The Ogden Standard-Examiner," April 6, 1922:
    "Card of Thanks.
    The loving sympathy of relatives and friends extended during our recent bereavement in the illness and demise of our beloved father, Thomas Burnhope, was a source of great comfort and we desire hereby to express our heartfelt thanks.
    Isaac Burnhope and Family.
    Peter Petersen and Family."

    BIRTH:
    1. LDS Membership Records, Ogden 4th Ward, GS Film 26230.

    2. Per obituary.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Marriage License from Box Elder County, Utah, Book 1, pg. 228 (GS480311).

    2. Per obituary.

    3. Online "Utah Digital Newspapers" for the "Ogden Standard Examiner" 27 Sep 1896:
    "Wedding Bells at Promontory.
    Promontory, Utah, Sept. 24th, 1896.
    Editor Standard: - Dear Sir:
    This village was aroused form its stupor by the chiming of wedding bells which announced to the villagers that Mr. Peter Peterson and Miss Mary A. Burnhope had been united in the holy bond of matrimony. The services were performed at the home of the bride, our genial judge Murphy officiating. The relatives of the contracting parties, with a few select friends, were present at the ceremony. About 6 p.m., they all preceded to the future home of the happy couple where more of their friends had gathered to offer congratulations and wish them a successful journey through life. At 8:30 p.m. an elaborate supper was served, the caterer being Mr. L. Osborne of Ogden, who, by the way, is an artest [sic] in this line and knows well how to tickle the people's palate. The wedding cake was a marvel of design which everyone admired.
    After supper there were a number of recitations, songs and comic speeches given by the guests which revealed some remarkable talent. After this the large rooms were cleared and dancing was begun, some thirty couples participating and at break of day the tired but happy guests repaired to their homes all voting the event one of the pleasantest ever held in this burg. Among those present were Mr. Peterson and daughter, of Ogden; Mr. and Mrs. Hickinlooper, of Pleasant View; Mrs. Mattenson, Payson; Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Torbonson, Miss May Cottam, of Snowville; Miss Annie Christenson, of Bear River; Mr. and Mrs. T. Burnhope, Judge and Mrs. Murphey, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. O. Foster, Mrs. A. R. McKellips, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Ferrim, Miss Nora Anderson, Miss Josie Murphy, Mr. Isaac Burnhope, Mr. L. A. Parker, Mr. T. L. Davis, Mr. W. T. Hudson.
    Yours truly,
    Cow Boy."

    DEATH:
    1. Per obituary.

    2. Ogden City Cemetery online: Mary Ann Petersen, b. 14 Oct 1876 in Ogden, UT, d. 23 Jan 1955 at Ogden, UT, parents are Thomas Burnhope and Mary Ann Soborne [Osborne], plot D-4-2-4E.

    BURIAL:
    1. Cemetery Records; Ogden City cemetery; Lot 2, Block 4, Plat D, Ogden, Utah.

    2. Died at "Dee" 23 Jan 1955. Born in Ogden 14 Oct 1876. Age at death 78y3m9d. Funeral on Jan 26 in Ogden City Cemetery. Parents listed as Thomas Burnhope and Mary Ann Osborne both born in England. Occupation: Housewife. 4 children listed and one sister-in-law: Christine Petersen. Services at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Jan 26 at 2pm with Rev. Arnold J. Abel officiating. Burial is shown on Jan. 27 per Ogden City cemetery records (see spouse for info on this).

    3. Approximately 18 total relatives (Osbornes, Burnhopes, Petersens, McCarrels, and Koepkes) buried in near proximity.

    4. Per obituary.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Mary A. Petersen. Ogden - Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, 78, 2264 Madison Ave., died Sunday in an Ogden hospital. Born Oct 14, 1876, in Ogden, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Osborne Burnhope. Married to Peter Petersen, Sept. 23, 1897, in Promontory, Box Elder County. He died Dec. 16, 1954. Member St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Carl F., Long Beach, Calif.; Frank, Mrs. Helen Koepke, Mrs. Thelma Shupe, Ogden; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister [misprint? - no known sister]. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church." Deseret News, Tues., 25 Jan 1955, p. B7.

    2. "Mary A. Petersen. Ogden - Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, 78, 2264 Madison Ave., died Sunday in an Ogden hospital. Born Oct 14, 1876, in Ogden, daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann Osborne Burnhope. Married to Peter Petersen, Sept. 23, 1897, in Promontory, Box Elder County. He died Dec. 16, 1954. Member St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: Carl F., Long Beach, Calif.; Frank, Mrs. Helen Koepke, Mrs. Thelma Shupe, Ogden; nine grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a sister [misprint? - no known sister]. Funeral Thursday at 3 p.m. in St. Paul's Lutheran Church." Salt Lake Tribune, Tues., 25 Jan 1955.

    3. Obituary in Ogden Utah paper Jan 1955: Mrs. Mary Ann Petersen, 78 of 2264 Madison Ave died yesterday in the Dee Hospital after an extended illness. Mrs. P was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. She was born Oct. 14, 1876 in Ogden, a dau. of Thomas and Mary Ann Osborne Burnhope. During her early life, she resided in Promontory and later at Stewart, Mont. On Sept. 23, 1897, she was married to Peter Petersen in Promontory. He died Dec. 16, 1954. Surviving ..."

    Children:
    1. Albert Charlton Petersen was born on 26 Oct 1897 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 21 Sep 1902 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    2. Carl Frederick Petersen was born on 16 Mar 1900 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 31 Mar 1990 in Modesto, Stanislaus, California, United States; was buried after 31 Mar 1990 in , , California, United States.
    3. 4. Paul Franklin Petersen was born on 3 Aug 1902 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 30 Dec 1969 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 3 Jan 1970 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    4. Mary Helen Fredricka Petersen was born on 31 Mar 1904 in Stuart, Deer Lodge, Montana, United States; died on 10 Apr 1987 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States; was buried on 13 Apr 1987 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, United States.
    5. Thelma Alberta Petersen was born on 8 Dec 1906 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 17 Jan 1989 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 20 Jan 1989 in Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

  3. 10.  Charles Henry Hales was born on 30 Mar 1881 in Parowan, Iron, Utah, United States (son of Charles Henry Hales and Jemima Ann Adair); died on 17 Jan 1952 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 19 Jan 1952 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Censuses:
    1910 US: Marysvale Precinct, Piute, Utah, pp. 2/3 of 11, family 22:
    Charles H. Hales, 29, m. 8 years,.
    Sarah K., wife, 26, m. once for 8 years, 4 total children with 2 living, UT, Unknown, UT.
    Irene, dau., 5, UT, Unk., Unk.
    Clemont, son, 1-4/12, UT, Unk., Unk.

    1914 LDS Church: 28 Nov 1914, 9th Ward, Weber Stake [Ogden, UT], Hales, all born in Utah:
    Charles Henry, 33, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon.
    Sarah C., 30.
    Irene, 10.
    Clemont, 6.
    Duane, 3

    1920 Township 5, Driggs, Teton, Idaho, 5 Jan 1920, p. 161, family 24 (next door is Charles' brother Orval W. Hales and his family):
    Charles H. Hales, 38, UT IA UT, farm laborer.
    Sarah C., wife, 35, UT OH UT.
    Irene, dau., 14, UT UT UT.
    Clemont, son, 11, UT UT UT.
    Dwane S., son, 7, UT UT UT.
    Doyle C., son, 5, UT UT UT.
    Jack, son, 2-6/12, UT UT UT. (Charles Henry)

    1925 LDS Church: 28 Oct 1925, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT, Hales [note variance in birth year of Doyle]:
    Charles Henry, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon.
    Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884.
    Irene, b. 11 Feb 1905.
    Clemont, b. 12 Dec 1908.
    Duwayne S., b. 9 Jan 1912.
    Doyle Charles, b. 21 Jul 1915.

    1930 LDS Church: 13 Aug 1930, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT:
    Charles Henry Hales, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT, married.
    Sarah Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT, married.
    Clemont Hales, b. 12 Dec 1908 at Junction, UT.
    Dwane Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction, UT.
    Doyle H. Hales, b. 21 Jul 1914 at Salt Lake City, UT.
    Jack Hales Charles Henry, b. 17 Jul 1917 at Ogden, UT., ward record no. 31144.
    Melba Hales, b. 20 Jun 1921 at Driggs, ID, ward record no. 31143.

    1935 LDS Church: 21 May 1935, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT [note variance in Clemont's and Doyle's birth years]:
    Charles Henry Hales, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT, married.
    Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT, married.
    Charles Henry Hales Jr., b. 17 Jul 1917 at Ogden, UT., ward record no. 31144.
    Melba Hales, b. 20 Jun 1921 at Driggs, ID, ward record no. 31143.
    Clemont Hales, b. 12 Dec 1910 at Junction, UT.
    Dwane Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction, UT.
    Doyle Hales, b. 21 Jul 1915 at Salt Lake City, UT.

    1940 US: South Ogden, Weber, Utah, 1 Apr 1940, 3806 Adams Ave., #282, owns home valued at $2500
    Charles H. Hales, 59, UT, railroad baggageman.
    Sarah C., wife, 56, UT
    Melba, dau., 19, ID, telephone company operator.
    Monty, son, 31, UT, fruit canning company mach. repairman.
    Lavaun Hales, dau-in-law, 21, UT.

    1950 LDS Church, FHL film 471495, 5 May 1950, 3806 Ogden Ave, Ogden 14th Ward, So. Ogden Stake:
    Charles Henry Hales, deacon, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT.
    Sarah Cathrine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT.
    Notes they were previously members of the Ogden 7th Ward residing at 1037 16th St.

    2. Deed information found in the Piute County Recorder's Office, 31 Mar 2005, in person, Junction, Utah:
    a. Piute County Book A "Index to Mortgages" by date of filing:
    13 Mar 1909, Bk. 3 p. 38, cancelled 7 Dec 1911, from C. H. Hales and et al to Samuel L. Page, land, buildings, etc.
    17 Jul 1909, Bk. 3 p. 57, no cancellation date, from C. Henry Hales and wife to Richfield Commercial and Savings Bank, land in Junction.

    3. Don and Carolyn Smith, P.O. Box 844, Bloomfield, NM, 87413, provided old photos of the brothers George Ammon Hales and Charles Henry Hales taken probably late 1881. George appears to be a little over two years of age and Charles is about six months. Both are photographed separately on a bear skin. Photos in my possession.

    4. Occupation: Passenger director - O.U.R.& D. Co.; Moved with family to Ogden in 1913; Bought land in Junction 1908 for $10 located at: "Commencing at N.E. corner of lot 4, Block 5, Plat B, Junction survey and running thence west thirteen and one half rods, thence south 4 rods; thence east 13 1/2 rods, thence north 4 rods to place of beginning." May have also been railroad mail clerk in Parowan, UT.

    5. Picture with first child and others.

    6. Charles Henry Hales' wife Sarah Stoker's aunt Sarah Stoker's granddaughter Sarah Dalley married Charles' brother William Heber Hales.

    7. LDS Church censuses May 1 to 13, 1950 for Ogden 14th Ward; Address: 3806 Ogden Ave., previously 1037 16th St. of Ogden 7th Ward of Ogden Stake:
    Charles Henry, b. 30 Mar 1881, Parowan, Utah.
    Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr, 1884, Junction, Utah.

    8. Newspaper "Marysvale Free Lance" of Piute County, 18 Mar 1904, section "Correspondence": "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hales left for Idaho last Sunday. He will spend the season shearing sheep; she will visit with her sister, Mrs. Frank Bishop."
    Note: Sarah Stoker Hales sister Mary Grace Shoemaker was married to Frank Bishop 24 Dec 1900. Mary's father was William Shoemaker and both Sarah's and Mary's mother was Martha Catherine Frederick.

    9. On file is a photo of the World War Draft Registration Card found at Ancestry.com; it notes:
    Registration card 2536, Chas. H. Hales, 3rd Ward, Monroe, Ogden, Weber, Utah, 37 years old, b. 30 Mar 1881, white, native born, present occupation is railway mail service at the Ogden Term. R.P.O.; employer is the Government in Ogden, Weber, Utah; nearest relative is Mrs. J.A. Hales, Junction, Piute, Utah; signed by Chas. H. Hales, tall height, medium build, blue eyes, auburn colored hair. Date is unclear but would have been 1918 judging from his age.

    10. Various newspaper articles found online at either Utah Digital Newspaper Collection or Chronicling America, accessed Dec. 2013. Apparently Charles Henry Hales had major criminal run-ins with the State of Utah in his youth:
    1897 Dec 12, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 23: "Boys Discharged. Result of the Circleville Burglary Examinations. Circleville, Piute County, Utah Dec 9 – Martin Baler and Henry Hales, the boys who were arrested on the charge of attempted burglary, were examined by the justice court here today. The examination occupied the afternoon from 2 o'clock until 6, and resulted in the discharge of the accused. It seems very evident that they are guilty, but as Mr. Petersen could not say that he saw them inside the store, the justice deemed the evidence insufficient to convict."
    1898 Aug 4, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 6: "Henry Hales Arrested on Suspicion, But Not Held. Released On a Technicality as to the Expiration of the Justice's Term of Office – Old Man Sudweek the Victim. Circleville, Aug. 1 – The hearing of Henry Hales before Justice Edwin King of Kingston abruptly ended today. The legal counselor of the defendant discovered that Mr. King's official term had just expired, and so successfully moved for a dismissal of the count and of the case. The result in the public mind is that of serious disappointment. The charge against Hales is of a grave nature – assault and robbery, committed upon an aged and lonely man whom he believed to be possessed of money. The old gentleman, Mr. James Sudweek, had for some time been extending the hospitality of his house to a couple of young men, when, on the evening of the 22nd, at rather late bedtime, Mr. Sudweek heard a knock. He got up and opened the door, believing the knock was made by his guests. When they had entered he lit a lamp and was surprised to find his supposed guests covered with masks and covering him with pistols, at the same time demanding money. Upon his refusal, one of them struck him with a pistol, but the old gentleman remained resolute and tried to reason with his assailants. He was again struck and commanded to obey. He sat down, and, looking up to one, said: "I know you, Henry Hales, and should think you would be to better business. The supposed Hales with oaths, denied the name and struck again. Mr. Sudweek then tried to snatch the mask off the other man, when he was again struck and commanded to give up his money. Seeing that his assailants were determined to conquer or kill, he surrendered. Nearly $25 was the extent of their booty. Mr. Sudweek had but recently sold some land, but it happened that he had loaned out all but the little which the boys took. It is believed that while the two young men were engaged, two others were keeping guard outside the premises. There are suspicions as to the identity of all four but thus far only Hales has been arrested, and it is believed that he will yet be prosecuted. It will possibly be remembered by some of the readers of The Herald that Henry Hales figured in an attempted burglary last fall, and was discharged on some technicality in the evidence."
    1898 Oct 18, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 6: "Hales Arraigned For Robbery. ... A Robbery Case. In the case of the state of Utah vs. Henry Hales, the defendant was arraigned at 10 o'clock this morning and took the statutory time to plead. The defendant is accused of robbing James H. Sudweeks of Kingston on the 22d of July last of the sum of $24.50. On the night of the 22nd, two masked men appeared at the door of Sudweeks' and were by him admitted to the room where he slept, he thinking they were friends; when he lit his lamp and turned around he found himself facing two guns. When they went to his trunk he resisted, and was assaulted by the robbers, who obtained the money and fled."
    1898 Oct 23, "The Salt Lake Herald": "(Special to The Herald.) Junction, Piute County Oct. 21 ... The case of the state vs. Henry Hales, charged with robbery, was called, this being the time for the defendant to plead. A motion was made by defendant's counsel to set aside the information, for the reason that the committing magistrate was not qualified to act as such, having been appointed as justice of the peace by the commissioners of Piute county in June 1896, the term for which he was appointed having expired on Jan. 4, 1897. The motion was granted and defendant held until today at 3 p.m., when he will have a hearing before Judge McCarty, sitting as committing magistrate ..."
    1898 Dec 7, "The Salt Lake Herald": "Prosecutor was Willing to Let Henry Hales Go Without Trial, But the Court Was of Contrary Mind. (Special Correspondence.) Junction, Dec. 5, - Judge McCarty stopped over here today on his homeward journey from Kanab, where he has been holding a term of court, and held the preliminary hearing in the of this state vs. Henry Hales. After an examination of state and defendant's witnesses lasting from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., with only an hour's intervention, the defendant was held and placed under bonds for trial before a jury in the district court. The defendant is one of the young men accused of being implicated in the robbery of James H. Sudweeks, which occurred here on the night of the 22nd of July last, when two masked men entered his home, beat and bruised him and carried away $24.50 in money. His defense was an alibi, but it was not sufficiently established during all of the night in question to justify his discharge. His own statements of his whereabout from near 9 o'clock until 10 of the night in question were not corroborated, as to his whereabout the balance of the night they were.
    On taking up the case the judge was confronted with a peculiar state of affairs. As will, perhaps, be remembered, the young man had one preliminary hearing before Justice King of Kingston, which, on coming into the district court was ruled out as being void, King having acted as justice on appointment to fill a vacancy made in 1895, and having continued to so act, no justice of the peace for that precinct having ever been voted for at the succeeding election. A new preliminary examination was ordered and it was commenced on Oct. 21 last, before Judge McCarty. Owing to the absence of witnesses, a continuance was had till this date. This morning a letter was received by the judge from Prosecutor Page at Marysvale, moving to dismiss the case "owing to the fact that there has been an attempt, according to the best information obtainable, to intimidate him (main witness for the State), and thus prevent his testimony from being brought out. This did not suit the judge, he deeming this particular reason as being more of a reason for a vigorous investigation than for a dismissal of the case, and he proceeded with the hearing without the assistance of the prosecutor, interrogating the witnesses himself with the result as above stated, to all of which counsel for defendant of course duly excepted. During the examination some evidence of the intimidation referred to came out, the main witness being in attendance, notwithstanding the inability of the prosecutor and sheriff to locate him. The intimidators came in for a scoring from the court and the assurance that if their course continued a grand jury will investigate their cases and they be dealt with the full rigor of the law.
    The action of the prosecutor in thus backing down is generally unfavorably commented upon here today, and to judge from the tone of the court's remarks, may be the cause of citation to him to appear and show cause, to issued out of the district court. Should this course be taken of course Sheriff Stocks will be in the same boat with Prosecutor Page."
    1898 Dec 11, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 7: "Burglars at Circleville. Two Junction Boys Arrested For the Offense. Circleville, Utah, Dec 8 – An attempt was made last night to burglarize the store of James E. Peterson. The robbers were just entering through a front window when Mr. Peterson made his appearance through the back door, and frightened them away. The burglars mounted their horses and rode away, but were pursued by Mr. Peterson and the constable, who finally located them at Junction.
    Mark Baler and Henry Hales both of Junction, are now under arrest, charged with being the guilty parties. Constable Nielsen thinks that he cannot have mistaken their identity."
    1898 Dec 15, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 6: "Will Rollo Get His Pay? Court Reporter Who Has a Bill Disallowed by Piute County. (Special Correspondence.) Junction, Dec. 13 – The county commissioners were in session yesterday. They fixed the compensation of all registrars in the county at $10 each and judges of election at $2 for the first twelve hours and 20 cents per hour while canvassing the votes. At the preliminary examination of Henry Hales held here on the 5th, Judge McCarty ordered the evidence taken down in short-hand by reporter Rollo, and during the examination the court took occasion to criticize County Attorney Page for his failure to prosecute Hales. Yesterday reporter Rollo's bill for $8 was presented and Attorney Page asked that the same be disallowed, as Judge McCarty exceeded his jurisdiction when he employed the reporter without the consent of the public prosecutor, and now reporter Rollo will have to call on the court for this pay or go without. ..."
    1899 Apr 29. "Manti Messenger." Court Calendar. For the May term of the District Court commencing Monday, May 8th, 1899. Criminal Cases. State vs Henry Hales, 9th day, at 9 am.
    1899 May 19, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 5: "Still a Mystery. (Special Correspondence.) Junction, May 16 - The defendant and witnesses in the case of the state vs Henry Hales, have returned from Manti, where the defendant had his trial and was acquitted. It will be remembered that the defendant was accused of robbing James Sudweeks of Kingston, this county, and took a change of venue to the seventh district court. Hales' acquittal leaves the case shrouded in mystery."
    1899 Jul 1, "The Utah County Democrat": "Some Hobos and Others. Precinct Justice King did some business Thursday. Frank Connors for assault with a deadly weapon, a revolver, on Geo. Cook was sent up for ninety days, the limit. Connors is a man who is strongly suspected of complicity in the Strong murder and is also confessedly guilty of several petty burglaries. Eight of "de gang," answering to the of Henry Hales, Reese Humphrey, Al Pratt, F. J. Gesselbrecht, Frank Baker, N. Jones, Wm. Sampson and Rudolph Barnholdt on charge of unlawfully riding on trains will "do" from ten to fifteen days each.
    The case against Frank Billings, the alleged rapest, was continued until next Monday."
    1899 July 10, "Deseret Evening News," p 7: "Wanted for Forgery. District Attorney J. F. Chidester of Garfield Co., and Sheriff James Stocks of Piute county, arrived in Provo today for the purpose of taken into custody Henry Hales, a young man of Panguitch, wanted for forgery. Hales was arrested by the officers of this country with a number of tramps during the general round-up, following the Strong murder. He was given ten days by Justice S. K. King for stealing a ride on the train, and his term expired on Friday last, and he was turned loose. The officers from the South were disappointed when they learned this, but it did not take the Provo officers long to ascertain Hale's whereabouts, as he was located at Eureka. Sheriff Stocks went to Eureka Sunday to arrest the alleged forger, and he will be taken back to Piute County where the crime was committed. Hales denies that he ever signed another man's name to any paper unlawfully."
    1899 Jul 13, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 5: "Arrested Many Times. Henry Hales Taken In By Silver City Officer. (Special Correspondence.) Silver City, July 11 - Last evening officer Benjamin Cole arrested Henry Hales on advice received from Castle Valley alleging that Hales is wanted in that section, the charge being fornication. Young Hales says he is a victim of misfortune. According to his statement he had recently been a visit to Salt lake City, and returning home, which is near Junction in Piute county, he stopped over at Provo, unfortunately arriving the morning following the murder of Officer Strong. He was gathered in by the minions of the law and subjected to the most searching and rigid examination after which he was confined in jail for two weeks. Gaining his liberty he came to this locality hoping to procure employment, when an officer swooped down on him and again placed him durance vile. He vigorously protests his innocence – but unfortunately for young Hales he has been mixed up in many unsavory escapades. About a year ago he was arrested for assaulting, brutally beating and robbing an old man named Sudwicks, the attack being made near Kingston, where he had a preliminary hearing. His attorney set up a defense that the justice at Kingston had no process or jurisdiction since the precinct had been transferred to Junction. Subsequently the case came up for hearing at Junction before Judge McCarthy but the defense obtained a change of venue to Manti, the case being tried before Judge Johnson and, the defendant being discharged on the grounds of incompetent witnesses, and several technicalities."
    1899 Oct 26 (newspaper not cited by me at time of copying): "Pete Nielsen's Trial. Important Criminal Action Now Being heard at Junction. (Special Correspondence.) Junction, Oct. 24 – the October term of the district court opened here yesterday, with a large calendar before it. The prospects are that instead of a term of two or three days, as is usual here, we will have a term of two or three weeks. A whole host of lawyers are here, including Judge King and Barlow Ferguson of Salt Lake City, besides practically all of the Richfield bar and the local attorneys. The bulk of the business is civil, there being two or three big water suits to try. ... Business other than the above has been transacted as follows: ... Henry Hales pleaded not guilty to charge of uttering a forged check to Merchant Smith at Marysvale. ..."
    1899 Oct 27, "The Salt Lake Herald": "Circleville Notes. (Special Correspondence.) Circleville, Oct, 23 - County court is now in session at Junction, and a number of our citizens left this morning for the place to attend. ... James Whittaker of Salt Lake City is here as a witness on the Henry Hales forgery case. ..."
    1899 Oct 29, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 5: "Guilty of Forgery. This was the Verdict In Case Against Henry Hales. (Special Correspondence.) Junction, Oct 26 – The time of the district court was occupied today in trying the case of the state vs. Henry Hales charged with forgery. Hales is the young man of this place, who at the April term, was accused of robbery, took a change of venue to Manti and there was acquitted. He is but 18 years of age. The evidence in the present case showed that he filled up a blank check on the Manti Savings bank for $29.35 in favor of one John Jones, signed the name of James Whittaker thereto, endorsed the same with the name of John Jones and one other and then passed it on George S. Smith, a merchant of Marysvale, by buying some $5 worth of goods and receiving change in cash. The goods were never taken away from the store, but the defendant fled to Provo and Eureka with the money. The offense was committed sometime in May. In July he was apprehended at Eureka. The verdict was guilty. He will be sentenced on Saturday."
    1899 Oct 31, "The Salt Lake Herald": "Verdict for Pat Ryan. (Special Correspondence.) Junction, Oct 28 -The jury this evening in the Ryan et al. vs Wallace et al. case ... Court will convene here again on Monday morning, when Henry Hales will be sentenced if a stay is not secured pending the appeal of his case ..."
    1899 November 4, "The Salt Lake Herald": "Brief Locals. ... Brought Up A Prisoner. Sheriff Stocks of Piute county arrived in the city yesterday from the south, bringing with him a prisoner named Henry Hales who was sentenced to a term of one year in the penitentiary on a conviction of the crime of forgery."
    1900 June 16, "Deseret Evening News," part 2, p. 15: "Case of Robert Attwood – Claimed That a Young man from Vernal Was Illegally Convicted – His Application for Pardon Before the State Board Today – Taken Under Advisement. ... The State board of pardons met today with Acting Governor Hammond in the chair. There were also present Justices Miner and Baskin. The other members are out of the State. There were ten cases scheduled for hearing, but only one was heard. Eight of the applicants asked to have their cases go over until the next meeting, preferring a full membership of the board. One applicant, in the person of Henry Hale, convicted of forgery in the Sixth Judicial district, and sentenced on October 30, 1899, to one year in the State prison, was not represented and the members concluded to postpone his case. ..."
    1900 June 17, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 5: "Want A Full Board. Convicts Refuse to Submit Applications for Pardon. Nine convicts in the state prison would have run the gauntlet yesterday before the board of pardons with their applications for clemency had a full membership of the board been present. Governor Wells and Supreme Justice Bartch are in the east, and none of the petitioners cared to risk an unfavorable vote with three members, when with five, the full membership sitting in judgment on the cases, one or two adverse votes would not be sufficient to defeat a pardon. Consequently consideration of all nine of the applications for pardons was postponed until next month's meeting, on request of the attorney for petitioners. The postponements affected the following convicts: ... Charles Henry Hales, forgery ..."
    1900 Aug 19, "The Salt Lake Herald," p. 4: "Cases Postponed. Mainly because there was not a full membership of the board present, consideration of these applications was deferred till the September meeting: ... Charles Henry Hales, forgery ..."

    11. Charles H. Hales, Utah State Archives, Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files, http://www.archives.state.ut.us/digital/328.htm, 15 pages, accessed Dec 2013, image file http://images.archives.utah.gov/cdm/compoundobject/collection328/id/61645/rec/1:
    A. Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files -Page 1. [Handwritten on top of page: 255, May 16, 1900.]
    "Salt Lake City, Utah
    May 5 1900
    Application for Pardon
    To the Honorable Board of Pardons of the State of Utah I hereby apply to your Honorable body for a pardon and respectfully represent as follows:
    First – That I am serving a term of imprisonment in Utah State Prison, under conviction and sentence on a charge of forgery.
    Second – I was convicted and sentenced on the 30th day Oct A.D. 1899 at Junction, County of Piute and State of Utah, in 6th Judicial Dist. Court in and for the County and State aforesaid, Honorable Wm McCarthy presiding.
    Third – I was sentenced to 1 year and thereafter was imprisoned in the Utah State Prison.
    Fourth – Honorable John Phidister prosecuted the case.
    Fifth – My true name in full is Charles Henry Hales. I was convicted under the name of Henry Hales.
    Sixth – The names of persons charged to have been connected with the same offense are as follows: None
    Seventh – I have never been convicted of any offense except – Never convicted
    Respectfully submitted
    Signed Chas Henry Hales"
    B. Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files, Charles Henry Hales -Page 2:
    "State Board of Corrections: Governor Heber M Wells, chairman. M. B. Sowles. Thomas Kearns. Elias A. Smith.
    Warden: Geo. N. Dow
    Utah State Prison
    Salt Lake City, June 9th, 1900
    The Honorable The State Board of Pardons
    Gen Fleener
    I beg to report that prisoner Chas Henry Hales has credit for good conduct during the whole time of his imprisonment. He stands in the first grade and is a trusty outside the walls.
    Very respectfully
    Signed: Warden"
    C. Charles H. Hales, Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files - Pages 3 and 4:
    "State Prison
    June 16, 1900
    Hon. Board of Pardon
    Gentlemen;
    As my application for a pardon comes up before your Hon. Body for a hearing tomorrow and I have no money to pay for an attorney to appear for me so I beg for the liberty of writing these few lines in my own behalf. I was sentenced here to the State Prison for a term of 1 year and have served almost 8 months, have been a trusty for 5 months and if I have to stay my full time it will work a hard shp and my father who is old and unable to work and is in great need of my help. He has 60 acres of land under cultivation and no one to look after it but a small brother and father has not the money with which to hire help so I hope your Hon. Body will take this our thing under consideration in making your decision. Gentleman of the Board when I leave this prison I will leave with the determination to lead an honest upraised life and if you're Hon. Body should see fit to grant my application I do not think but what I can prove beyond a doubt that I am cable of doing so. I will now leave matters into your hands for do consideration. For further information I refer you to Hon G. N. Dow, Warden.
    Your Humble Servant Henry Hales"
    D. Charles H. Hales, Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files -Pages 5 and 6:
    "Sixth Judicial District, Utah
    W. M. McCarty Judge
    Residence Richfield
    Counties of Sevier, Wayne, Piute, Kane, Garfield
    Richfield, Utah July 19th 1900
    To the Honorable Board of Pardons,
    Salt lake City, Utah.
    Gentlemen - I am in receipt of a request in writing from your clerk asking for my opinion respecting the applications for pardon filed by Charles henry Hales now serving a term in the State prison for the crime of forgery, and Samuel Chynoweth now serving a term for grand larceny.
    The parties are both young men, hales is still in his minority, I do not remember the age of Chynoweth, but my recollection is that he also is in his minority.
    My attention has been called to a number of letters written by Hales since his incarceration, and I am of the opinion jurying from the tone of his letters and from what I know of him generally that he has reformed, and I do not believe that society and the peace of the community will be menaced or prejudiced should he be pardoned.
    Mr. Chynoweth is a young man of good parentage, and when he was arrested and brought before the court his father appeared and made a thorough investigation of the cause with the determination if he believed his son innocent to employ able counsel and to all in his power to vindicate his son. He took the boy from the courtroom and demanded of him to know the truthfully relate the circumstances of the alleged larceny with which he was charged. The defendant frankly informed his father that he was guilty of stealing the animal, the subject of the larceny. His father advised him to plead guilty, which he did. On motion of the District Attorney I permitted the Elder Chinnoweth to take his son into Kane County to visit his dying mother and he returned with him at the following term of court. There are many other incidents connected with the case that were called to may attention which I deem unnecessary to relate that tended the emphasise the sterling qualities of the defendant's father and his desire to vindicate the law. And I am decidedly of the opinion that it is a case in which executive clemency could be extended without interfering with public justice; in fact, I believe it is a case it which it would be in the interests of society and the execution of the laws in that section of the country to grant a pardon in this case, as Mr. Chinnoweth, the father of the boy, is well known throughout Garfield and Kane counties, and the position that he has taken in the matter is well known to the people. Therefore recommend that Charles Henry Hales and Samuel Chinnoweth be pardoned.
    Respectfully submitted, ... Judge"
    E. Charles H. Hales, Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files - Pages 7 - 12, Petition:
    "Stamped Jul 19, 1900.
    To the Honorable State Board of Pardons
    Gentlemen:
    We, your respectfully ask that you grant a pardon to Charles Henry Hales, now serving time in the state prison, for the following reasons:
    He has now served within 41 days of his time and we think, in view of the fact that he is but a youth, (being but 19 years of age) you could well exercise clemency without prejudice to the state and to the betterment of Mr. Hales.
    We think his punishment has been sufficient to meet the ends of justice, and we do not believe the law is calculated as a means of oppression any farther than to work a reformation in the subject to which it is applied, and we believe this has been full accomplished in this case.
    His parents are aged and very much in need of his assistance on the farm, and in duty found you petitioners will ever pray.
    Name, Occupation [House ID/Line # 1900 Census]
    1 Gilbert R. Beebe Atty at Law [12/]
    2 Emma A Beebe 12
    3 Ellen ? Draper
    4 M. Stoker Merchant [27/33]
    5 Sadie Stoker [27/34]
    6
    7 Thomas Weirn?, Farmer
    8 Edma Winn?
    9 Ethel Dalby
    10 Sarah G Bay
    11 J. W. Bay, Mail Carrier
    12 W. W. Wallace
    13 Chas Morrill 14
    D W Stoker, Sheep r..
    16 Annie _ Stoker
    17 Willard Stoker
    18 Frank Stoker
    19 Mesj Petersen, Farmer
    20 T. C. Petersen, Brickmaker
    21 W. L. Johnson
    22 Lyman Johnson, MD
    23
    24 Edward Dalley
    25 Elizabeth B. Johnson
    26 M. J. Baber
    27 Mr. T McIntosh
    28 Martin W Bales, Miner
    29 Mrs M W Bales
    30 Nora M McIntosh
    31 Will McIntosh, Farmer
    32 Joseph H. Sudweeks, Farmer & Co. Treas.
    33 Joseph Sudweeks
    34 Sarah. P. Sudweeks
    35 Don Sudweeks A. McIntosh
    36 Dan Smith
    37 R. P. Woolley, Farmer
    38 Martha J. Wooley
    38 Elizabeth Smith
    40 Florence Woolley
    41 Lizzie Morrill
    42 Eatha Morrill
    43 Benjamin Cook
    44 Mary A Cook [24/16]
    45 G. W. Conger [24/17]
    46 Zipha R. Conger
    47
    48 Horace Morrill, County Clerk [25/19]
    49 Alice Morrill, County ___ Schools
    50 John Morrill Postmaster
    51 Milo J. Morrill
    52 Edward C Harris
    53 Arthur Woolley
    54 Delroy Harris
    55 Mary Sprague
    56 Hyrum Morrill, Farmer
    57 Hattie Morrill
    58 H. P. Jensen, Farmer
    59 Edith Jensen
    60 Charles D Johnson, Farmer
    61 Sarah E. Johnosn
    62 J S Baler Sr, Farmer
    63 C. E. Harris
    64 J.J. Mortenson
    65 J. M. Mortenson
    66 E. A. Barlow
    67 L. Harris
    68 Jas. H. Whittock, Jack at all Trades
    69 M. A. Wittock
    70 T. Jessen, Stone Mason
    71 B. Barnson
    72 E. H. Barnson, Stock Raising
    73 John Barnson
    74 Fred Barnson
    75 Hannah Barnson
    76 Martina Jessen
    77 Wm. Howes, Sheep Raiser
    78 E. Caffall Farmer
    79 G. T Ross
    80 David Frederick
    81 Sophia Hower
    82 Rebeca Ross
    83 E. Gardner
    84 Lara E Gardner
    85 Louisa Gardner
    86 Maud Gardner
    87 D. _ Sprager, General Labor
    88 Charles Harris
    89 John S Baler Jr.
    90 Mary _ Baler
    91 Lillie Anderson
    92 W H McIntosh [37/87]
    93 Mary McIntosh [37/88]
    94 Elsie McIntosh 37/90
    95 Olive McIntosh 37/89
    96 Mrs Annie M Sprague
    97 Thos _ Wilson
    98 Jesse O. Harris A, Farmer
    99 J. W. Stoker, Farmer"
    F. Charles H. Hales, Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files - Pages 13 & 14:
    "[Date stamped – Jul 13, 1900]
    Junction Piute Co. Utah
    July the 8th 1900
    Heber M. Wells
    Governor of Utah
    Dear Wells. As the Board of Pardon meets on the 20th of this month and as I understand. Henry Hales formerly of this place but now an inmate of the state Prison serving out a sentence of one year for Forgery will be a candidate for pardon, now as I have been acquainted for about 13 years with young Hales and his people and am familiar with all of the facts and circumstances connected with his conviction having no doubt of his guilt. I am strongly of the opinion that it would be for his best good and that there would be more chances of making a man of him if he is pardoned then would be if his application was denied for I am convinced that he has fully made up his mind that in the future he will lead an honest life. If the board feels that from his prison record it can consistently pardon him. I am quite sure it would meet the approval of his neighbors as they think the fault lies largely with his home training. I am not related to Hales in any way nor on hardly neighborly turns with them. I have no axes to grind. I merely with to see young Hales come back feeling his crime and disgrace has not turned the whole world dead against him and that he still has a chance to outlive it all as he is young now in his 17th year, I am told.
    Yours Truly Chas Morrill"
    F. Charles H. Hales, Board of Pardons Prisoner Pardon Application Case Files - Page 15:
    "Office of County Piute County, Utah Marysvale June 16, 1900 Date Stamped 18 Jun 1900 To The Honorable Board of Pardons. Gentlemen In the matter of the application of Henry hales for a pardon. I as sheriff of Piute Co and knowing the feeling of the community in which I reside would recommend that you exercise Clemency in his case for the falling reasons.
    First that he is only a youth in all not having yet arrived at his ___ only. Second that his father has ___ family and is getting along in years being crippled up with rheumatic and very much in need of the help of his son this summer on the farm. Third that I think the punishment is sufficient to reform him and that farther punishment might result in evil instead of good and or he has served 7 ½ months of his 10 months. That he could be held I believe that if liberated now he would feel like that world was not all harsh but only harsh enough to see to the enforcement of the law.
    Respectfully Submitted
    James Stocker Sheriff Piute Co."

    12. Newspaper article found online; not sure if this is our Charles or not; 1906 April 28, "The Garland Globe": "Riverside ... Charles Henry Hales "hooked" onto his house and moved it one block south. It is now opposite the residence of C. H. Tingey."

    BIRTH:
    1. Per obituary.

    2. Per LDS Temple Bureau Card (TIB).

    3. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, p. 37, Junction Ward was created 19 Mar 1887 when the Kingston Ward was dissolved and two new wards created: Junction and Kingston.
    Charles H. Hales, Jr., b. 17 Sep 1848 at Gardengrove, Decater, Iowa to Charles H. Hales and Julia A. Lockwood, bapt. 1856 by Charles H. Hales, ordained a Priest by Geo. Wilkins, ordained an Elder in 1866 by T. C. Martell, rebapt. and reconf. 1877 by Geo. G. Hales.
    J.A. Hales, b. 27 Mch 1863 at Washington, Washington, Utah to Geo. W. Adair and Ann Chestnut, bapt. 1871 by V. Carson, conf. 1871 by R.F. Gould
    Children:
    Geo. Ammon Hales, b. 24 Aug 1879 at Kanarra, Kane, Utah, blessed by Thos. Deavenport, bapt. 24 Aug 1887 by C.H. Hales, conf. 28 Aug 1887 by C.H. Hales
    Chas. H. Hales, b. 30 Mch 1881 at Parowan, Iron, Utah, blessed by ___ Skougard, bapt. 22 Sep 1889 by John Morrill, conf. 22 Sept. 1889 by J.H. Langford
    Wm. H. Hales, b. 25 Jul 1883 at Parowan, Iron, Utah, blessed by Peter M. Jensen
    Ida May Hales, b. 18 Apr 1886 at Junction, Piute, Utah, blessed 13 June 1886 by James W. Baysen
    Orval Woodruff Hales, b. 19 Apr 1889 at Junction, Piute, Utah, blessed 19 May 1889 by R.A. Allen
    Acel Leonard Hales, b. 19 Apr 1889 at Junction, Piute, Utah, blessed 19 May 1889 by C.H. Hales
    Remarks for all individuals: Taken into Junction Ward.

    4. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911:
    Charles Henry Hales, Jr., b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parawan, Utah to Charles H. and Jamima A. Adair, bap. 22 Sep 1889 by John Morrill, conf. 22 Sep 1889 by James H. Langford. Later note: Removed.
    Sarah Catherine (Stoker) Hales, b. 15 Apr 1884 to Michael Stoker and Martha Cathrine Fredericks. Later note: Removed.
    Irine Hales, b. 11 Feb 1905 at Junction, Utah. Later note: Removed.
    Merland Hales, b. 22 Feb 1907 at Junction. Later note: Dead.
    Clemont Hales, 12 Dec 1908 at Junction. Later note: Removed.
    Duane S. Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction.Later note: Removed.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Marriage License, Junction, Piute County, State of Utah; 24 Mar 1902; Marriage performed by C.H. Hales, Justice of Peace. Groom noted as age 20 and bride as age 17, both being of Junction, Piute, Utah. Witnesses were John T. Carson and Marrilla M. Johnson.

    2. Per obituary.

    3. Online "BYU Idaho Western States Historical Marriage Record Index": Charles Henry Hales, Jr. (20) of Junction and Sarah Catherine Stoker (17) of Junction married 24 Mar 1902 at Junction. Piute Co., Utah Records, v. 2 or P3, p. 154.

    DEATH:
    1. Lindquist and Sons mortuary records.

    2. Per obituary.

    3. Per information form provided for newspaper: Died 3:30 a.m. at Dee Memorial Hospital.

    BURIAL:
    1. Per obituary.

    2. Per burial sales contract, 18 Jan 1952, Lindquist and Sons, Ogden, Utah. Funeral cost $676.15.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Charles Henry Hales, 70, 3806 Ogden, died this morning in the Dee hospital after a short illness. Mr Hales was a farmer until 1922 when he entered the employ of the O.U.R. and D. Co. as passenger director, retiring in 1945. When he was a child the family moved to Junction where he resided until 1913, moving to Salt Lake City where he lived for one year. He then moved to Ogden for four years, to Driggs, Idaho, for four years, and returned to Ogden in 1921. He was a member of the LDS Fourteenth ward. He was born March 30, 1881 in Parowan, Utah, a son of Charles H. and Timinia [sic] Ann Adair Hales. On March 24, 1902 he married Sarah C. Stoker in Junction, Utah. Surviving are his widow, the surviving sons and daughters: Charles H. and Mont Hales and Mrs. Frank (Irene) Peterson, Ogden; D.C. Hales, Tooele; Dwane Hales, Pasadena, Calif.; Mrs. Richard (Melba) Trump, Sherman Oaks, Calif.; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, the following brothers and sister: O.W. Hales, Battle Mountain, Nev.; Asael Hales, Echo; Glen Hales, Murray; and Mrs. C.V. (Jennie) Moorehouse, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at three p.m. at Lindquist and Sons Colonial Funeral chapel, 3408 Washington, Bishop Elmer B. Cottrell of the L.D.S. Fourteenth ward officiating. Friends may call at the funeral chapel tomorrow from six to nine p.m. and Saturday until the service hour. Interment will be in an Ogden cemetery." Clipping in file without date or newspaper name - probably of Ogden. Photo is included.

    2. "Charles H. Hales. Ogden - Funeral services for Charles H. Hales, 70, who died Thursday morning in an Ogden hospital after a short illness, will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Lindquist and Sons Mortuary chapel. Bishop Elmer D. Cottrell of the Ogden Fourteenth Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will preside and burial will be in the Ogden City Cemetery. Mr. Hales was an early day farmer and in 1922, he was employed by the Ogden Union Railway and Depot Company until his retirement in 1945. He was born March 30, 1881, in Parowan, a son of Charles H. and Timinia Ann Adair Hales. While still a small Child, he moved with his family to Junction and they lived there until 1913, when they left to spend one year in Salt Lake City. They came to Ogden for four years, then went to Driggs, Ida. until 1921, and then returned to Ogden. He married Sarah C. Stoker on March 24, 1902, in Junction. She survives him along with three sons, Charles H. and Mont Hales, Ogden, and D.C. Hales, Pasadena, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Irene) Peterson, Ogden, and Mrs. Richard (Melba) Trump, Sherman Oaks, Calif.; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild; three brothers, O.W. Hales, Battle Mountain, Nev.; Asael Hales, Echo, Summit County, and Glen Hales, Murray, and one sister, Mrs. C.V. (Jennie) Morehouse, Phoenix, Ariz. Friends may call at the place of service Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday prior to the funeral." Deseret News, Fri., 18 Jan 1952.

    3. "Ogden - Charles Henry Hales, 70, 3806 Ogden Ave., died Thursday at 2:30 a.m. in an Ogden hsopital after a short illness. Mr. Hales was born March 30, 1881, in Parowan, a son of Charles H. and Timinia [should be Jemima] Ann Adair Hales. As a small Child, he moved with his family to Junction, Utah where he resided until 1913, when he moved to Salt Lake City. He lived there for one year and then came to Ogden, where he made his home for four years, before moving to Driggs, Ida. He resided there until 1931[should be 1921?], when he returned to Ogden. During his early life, Mr. Hales engaged in farming and in 1922 entered the employ of the Ogden Union Railway and Depot Co. as passenger director. He was retired in 1945. On March 24, 1902, he married Sarah C. Stoker at Junction. He was a member of the Ogden 14th Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Surviving are his widow, three sons and two daughters, Charles H. and Mont Hales and Mrs. Frank (Irene) Peterson, Ogden; D.C. Hales, Pasadena, Cal.; Mrs. Richard (Melba) Trump, Sherman Oaks, Cal.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three brothers, O.W. Hales, Battle Mountain, Nev.; Asael Hales, Echo, Summit County, and Glen Hales, Murray, and one sister, Mrs. C.V. (Jennie) Morehouse, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Lindquist and Sons' Mortuary Chapel by Elmer D. Cottrell, bishop of the Ogden 14th LDS Ward. Friends may call at the Mortuary Chapel Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday until time of service. Burial will be in an Ogden cemetery." Salt Lake Tribune, Fri., 18 Jan 1952.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Family group sheet as parent.

    2. FHL films: Census of the LDS Church (GS471495) and Junction Ward records (GS26044).

    3. Per www.hales.org 21 Dec 2002.

    ACTION:
    1. Review file and transcribe into database.

    Charles married Sarah Catherine Stoker on 24 Mar 1902 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States. Sarah (daughter of Michael Stoker and Martha Catherine Frederick) was born on 15 Apr 1884 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 24 Apr 1967 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 26 Apr 1967 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Sarah Catherine Stoker was born on 15 Apr 1884 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States (daughter of Michael Stoker and Martha Catherine Frederick); died on 24 Apr 1967 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 26 Apr 1967 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Mentioned in her father's obituary of 29 Jul 1931: "He is survived by the following children: James Ferris, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Elton Richie Ferris, Rupert, Idaho; John L. Ferris, Beaver; Lucy, a daughter, at Sacramento, Calif.; Pitney Ferris, who enlisted in the world war from Montana, and who has not been heard from since; step-Children: Mrs. C. H. Hales, Ogden; Mrs. Grace Bishop, Los Angeles, Calif.; Ebbie Stevens, Fallon, Nev.; one sister, Mrs. Marlo S. Browning Stroud, Okla."

    2. Mentioned in her brother's obituary of 26 Jul 1935: "... the following sisters, Mrs. Elmina Elder, Provo, and Mrs. Sadie Hales, Ogden, Utah."

    3. Per brother John Lincoln Ferris' obituary of 14 May 1937: "Besides his widow, Mr. Ferris is survived by a son and daughter, Duane and Martha Ferris, Beaver; a stepdaughter and two stepsons, Mrs. Julia Campeau, Inglewood, Cal.; Wallace Dean, Logan; Warren Dean, Beaver; two sisters, Mrs. Sadie Hales, Ogden; Mrs. Grace Hutchingson, Glendale, Cal.; a brother, Elton Ferris, Burley, Idaho; one half-brother, Ebbie Stevens, Fallon, Nev."

    4. Censuses:
    1900 US: Junction, Piute, Utah, p. 230, ED 114, 5 and 6 Jun 1900, entry 27 [living next door to son John Willard Stoker]:
    Michael Stoker, head, b. Sep 1834, 65, Widower, b. in Illinois, both parents born in PA [birth information appears to be in error for Michael and parents].
    Sarah C. Stoker, b. Jun 1883, 16, single, b. in UT, fa. b. in Illinois, mo. b. in Utah [birth date appears in error].

    1910 US: Marysvale Precinct, Piute, Utah, pp. 2/3 of 11, family 22:
    Charles H. Hales, 29, m. 8 years,.
    Sarah K., wife, 26, m. once for 8 years, 4 total children with 2 living, UT, Unknown, UT.
    Irene, dau., 5, UT, Unk., Unk.
    Clemont, son, 1-4/12, UT, Unk., Unk.

    1914 LDS Church: 28 Nov 1914, 9th Ward, Weber Stake [Ogden, UT], Hales, all born in Utah:
    Charles Henry, 33, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon.
    Sarah C., 30.
    Irene, 10.
    Clemont, 6.
    Duane, 3

    1920 Township 5, Driggs, Teton, Idaho, 5 Jan 1920, p. 161, family 24 (next door is Charles' brother Orval W. Hales and his family):
    Charles H. Hales, 38, UT IA UT, farm laborer.
    Sarah C., wife, 35, UT OH UT.
    Irene, dau., 14, UT UT UT.
    Clemont, son, 11, UT UT UT.
    Dwane S., son, 7, UT UT UT.
    Doyle C., son, 5, UT UT UT.
    Jack, son, 2-6/12, UT UT UT. (Charles Henry)

    1925 LDS Church: 28 Oct 1925, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT, Hales [note variance in birth year of Doyle]:
    Charles Henry, b. 30 Mar 1880, priesthood office of Deacon.
    Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884.
    Irene, b. 11 Feb 1905.
    Clemont, b. 12 Dec 1908.
    Duwayne S., b. 9 Jan 1912.
    Doyle Charles, b. 21 Jul 1915.

    1930 LDS Church: 13 Aug 1930, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT:
    Charles Henry Hales, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT, married.
    Sarah Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT, married.
    Clemont Hales, b. 12 Dec 1908 at Junction, UT.
    Dwane Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction, UT.
    Doyle H. Hales, b. 21 Jul 1914 at Salt Lake City, UT.
    Jack Hales Charles Henry, b. 17 Jul 1917 at Ogden, UT., ward record no. 31144.
    Melba Hales, b. 20 Jun 1921 at Driggs, ID, ward record no. 31143.

    1935 LDS Church: 21 May 1935, Seventh Ward, 1037 16th St., Ogden, UT [note variance in Clemont's and Doyle's birth years]:
    Charles Henry Hales, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT, married.
    Sarah Catherine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT, married.
    Charles Henry Hales Jr., b. 17 Jul 1917 at Ogden, UT., ward record no. 31144.
    Melba Hales, b. 20 Jun 1921 at Driggs, ID, ward record no. 31143.
    Clemont Hales, b. 12 Dec 1910 at Junction, UT.
    Dwane Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction, UT.
    Doyle Hales, b. 21 Jul 1915 at Salt Lake City, UT.

    1940 US: South Ogden, Weber, Utah, 1 Apr 1940, 3806 Adams Ave., #282, owns home valued at $2500
    Charles H. Hales, 59, UT, railroad baggageman.
    Sarah C., wife, 56, UT
    Melba, dau., 19, ID, telephone company operator.
    Monty, son, 31, UT, fruit canning company mach. repairman.
    Lavaun Hales, dau-in-law, 21, UT.

    1950 LDS Church, FHL film 471495, 5 May 1950, 3806 Ogden Ave, Ogden 14th Ward, So. Ogden Stake:
    Charles Henry Hales, deacon, b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parowan, UT.
    Sarah Cathrine Stoker, b. 15 Apr 1884 at Junction, UT.
    Notes they were previously members of the Ogden 7th Ward residing at 1037 16th St.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Copy of Social Security Change of Record Form to replace card, 26 Mar 1943: Social Sec. #528-14-0514. Also known as Sadie S(toker) Hales. Worked at Utah quartermaster depot, chemical section, W. 2nd St., Ogden, UT; address 3806 Ogden Ave., Ogden, Utah; parents noted as Michael Stoker and Martha Catherine Frederick.

    2. Court case awarding custody of Sarah Catherine Stoker from her step father to her natural father. At this time, Michael had been divorced from Martha Catherine Frederick for about ten years and she had been married to Ferris for about seven years and had recently died; Sarah was 12. 1900 US Census confirms that Sarah was living with Michael Stoker after this case. Transcriptions:
    "Piute District Court, Minute Book A (3 Feb 1896 - 1 Dec 1922," p. 25, Tuesday, Oct 20th 1896 per FHL film 497779: "Michael Stoker vs. John S. Ferris. On this day came John S. Ferris bringing before the Court the body of Sarah Catharine Stoker, in pursuance of a Writ of Habeus Corpus heretofore issued herein; and not then being represented in said case by and of any counsel and stating to the court that he was unable to employ an attorney to defend him in said case; it was therefore ordered that Gilbert R. [Beebe?], Esq. be and is hereby duly appointed by the court to represent defendant in this action; Samuel L. Page, Esq. appearing as attorney for the plaintiff herein. And the Court after hearing the arguments of counsel for the respective parties and being fully advised in the premise ordered that the custoday[sic] of the Child, Sarah Catherine Stoker be and the same is hereby awarded to the plaintiff herein and that decree and finding be filed accordingly." W.M. McCarty, Judge.
    "Piute District Court, Judgement Record, Book A, May 11, 1896 - Oct. 8, 1924, pp. 11-14: "In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of Utah, Piute County, [Case] No. 18, In the Matter of the Application of Michael Stoker, vs. John S. Ferris for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law. This cause haveing heretofore, on the 20th day of October A.D. 1896 submitted to the Court for decision upon the petition of plaintiff and the return of the defendant to the Writ of Habeas Corpus heretofore granted and served herein, Samuel L. Page, Esq., appeareed as attorney for the plaintiff and Gilbert Beebe, Esq., appeared as attorney for the defendnant. And the Court having heard the proofs of the respective parties and considered the same and the records and papers in the same, and the arguments of the respective attorneys thereon, and the same having been submitted to the court for its decision, and the court being fully advised now finds the following facts.
    First. That one Sarah Catherine Stoker of the age of twelve years, the infant daughter of the above named plaintiff and one Martha C. Stoker, now deceased, is the person for whose custoday [sic] and application for a Writ of Habeas Corpus was made by the plaintiff.
    Second. That said Sarah Catherine Stoker is the infant daughter of the plaintiff herein, and one Martha C. Stoker, a former and divorced wife of petitioner now deceased.
    Third. That on or about the 10th day of May, 1886, the said Martha C. Stoker was divorced from the plaintiff herein, and was decreed to be the lawfull [sic] guardian of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker then of the age of about two years.
    Fourth. That on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 18[blank] the said Martha C. Stoker became the wife of the defendant herein and remained so until her death which occurred on or about the [blank] day of [blank] 1896 at Marysvale, Piute County in the State of Utah.
    Fifth. That at the time of death of the said Martha C. Ferris, formerly Martha C. Stoker as aforesaid, the said Sarah Catherine Stoker was residing with and under the care and control of her the said Martha C. Ferris and the defendant herein.
    Sixth. That after the death of the said Martha C. Ferris as aforesaid to wit on the 27th day of August A.D. 1896 the plaintiff demanded of the defendant the custoday of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker, but the defendant refused and continued to refuse to deliver to the plaintiff the custoday of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker.
    Seventh. That the allegations and arguemnts contained in the petition of the plaintiff are true and that the denial and allegations of the defendant's answer on return to the Writ of Habeus Corpus are untrue.
    As conclusions of law from the foregoing facts the court now hereby finds and decides:
    First. That the plaintiff is entitiled to a decree as prayed for in his petition, adjudging, that he is the lawful guardian of the said Sarah Catherine Stoker and that she, the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be restored to him and that he be awarded the sole care, custoday and control of her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker.
    Second. That the defendant John S. Ferris and all present members of his family be permitted at all reasonable times to visit and converse with her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker and that she the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be permitted to visit defendant and all present members of his family at such times as the plaintiff may see fit, said visits in no case to exceed three days and nights in duration without the consent of the plaintiff.
    Third. That the plaintiff is entitiled to a judgment for his costs herein taxed at $26.35 and judgment is hereby ordered to entered accordingly. (Signed) W.M. McCarty, Judge. Junction October 20th 1896.
    In the District Court of the Sixth Judical District of the State of Utah, County of Piute. In the Matter of the Application of Michael Stoker, vs. John S. Ferris for a Writ of Habeas Corpus. Judgment by the Court. This cause came on regularly for trial on the 20th day of October A.D. 1896, Samuel L. Page, Esq., appearing as counsel for the plaintiff and Gilbert Beebe, Esq., appearing for the defendant, upon the petition of the plaintiff and upon the answer and return of the defendant, and upon proofs taken in said action from which it appears that all the material grounds of plaintiff's petition were true and sustained by testimony free from all objection as to its competency, admissability, and sufficiency and the evidence being closed the cause was submitted to the Court for its consideration, and after due deliberation theron the court declares its findings and decision in writing which is filed and ordered that judgment be entered in accordance therewith. Whereupon by reason of the law and findings aforesaid it is ordered adjudged and decreed that the plaintiff is the lawful guardian of Sarah Catherine Stoker and that she the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be restored to him and that he is entitled to and do return the sole care, custoday and control of her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker and that the defendant John S. Ferris and all present members of his family be permitted at reasonable times to visit and converse with her the said Sarah Catherine Stoker, and that she the said Sarah Catherine Stoker be permitted to visit defendant and all present members of his family at such times as the plaintiff may see fit, said visits in no case to exceed three days and nights in duration without the consent of the plaintiff and that the plaintiff do have and recover of and from John S. Ferris the defendant the plaintiff's costs and disbursements incured in this action ammounting [sic] to the sum of Twenty Six Dollars and Thirty five cents. Judgment rendered Oct 20th 1896. (Signed) W.M. McCarty, Judge.
    I hereby certify the foregoing to be a full true and correct copy of Judgment and Findings & Conclusions in the above entitled action. Horace Morrill, Clerk."

    3. Charles Henry Hales' wife Sarah Stoker's aunt Sarah Stoker's granddaughter Sarah Dalley married Charles' brother William Heber Hales.

    4. Iron County, Utah, Probate Record Book #2, pp. 129-131: "In the Fifth Judicial Court of the State of Utah, County of Iron, Decree of Distribution of Estate. In the matter of the Estate of Jane W. Hanks, Deceased John t. Mitchell, Executor of the Estate of Jane W. Hanks, deceased, having on the 13 day of January 1897, filed in this Court his petition, setting forth, among other matters, that his accounts have been finally settled, and said estate is in a condition to be closed, and that a portion of said estate remains to be divided among the heirs of said deceased, and said matter coming on regularly to be heard, the 12th day of February 1897,
    Now on this 12th day of February 1897, at 10 O'clock A.M. the said executor appearing by his counsel, Jos. T. Wilkinson, this Court proceeded to the hearing of said petition, and it appearing to the satisfaction of this Court that the residue of said estate, consisting of the property herein after particularly described, is now ready for distribution, and that said estate is now in a condition to be closed,
    That the whole of said estate is real property, situated and being in the County of Iron, in what is known as Iron City, in the plat of said Iron City survey, filed for record in the office of the County Recorder of Iron County,
    That the said Jane W. Hanks, died testate, in the City of Parowan, County of Iron, on the 27th day of March, 1896, leaving her surviving the following named heirs to-wit, Sarah Jane Caspar Hanks, age not known, Almira A. Hanks, McDugal, age 34 years, Jane A. Hanks, Sylvester 33 years, Ebenezer J. Hanks, age 32, Nancy l. Hanks, Gould, age 30 years, Ironna W. Hanks Davis, aged 27, Eva M. Hanks, Thompson aged 21, Neal W. Hanks, age 18, Charles C.R. Hanks, Mary Grace Shoemaker, Sarah Catherina Stoker, Amos Ebenezer Stevens, John Lincoln Ferris, and John Ferris,
    That since the rendition of the said final account, No Estate, has come in to the hands of the said Executor and the sum of Two Hundred and twelve, 35/100 dollars has been expended by said Executor, as necessary expences of administration, the vouchers whereof, together with a statement of such receipts and disbursements are now presented and filed, and the payments are approved by this Court; and that the estimated expenses of closing said estate will amount to the sum of
    That the said Surviving heirs as above mentioned are entitled to the residue of said estate,
    Now on this, the said 12th day of February 1897, on motion of Joseph T. Wilkinson Esq. counsel for said executor, It is Hereby Ordered, Adjudged and Decreed, That the residue of said estate of Jane W. Hanks, deceased, hereinafter particularly described and now remaining in the hands of said executor and any other property not now known or discovered which may belong to said estate, or in which the said estate may have any interest, be and the same is hereby distribut4ed as follows to-wit,
    To Sarah J. Caspar Hanks Burnell the undivided one tenth of said Estate.
    Almira A. Hanks McDougal, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Jane A. Hanks Sylvester, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Ebenezer J. Hanks, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Nancy L. Hanks Gould, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Irona W. Hanks Davis, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Eva M. Hanks Thompson, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Neal W. Hanks, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    Charles C.R. Hanks, the undivided one tenth of Estate.
    To Mary Grace Shoemaker the undivided one fiftieth of Estate.
    To Sarah Catherine Stoker the undivided one fiftieth of Estate.
    Amos Ebenezer Stevens, the undivided one fiftieth of Estate.
    John Lincoln Ferris, the undivided one fiftieth of Estate.
    Jonathan Ferris, the undivided one fiftieth of Estate.
    The following is a particular description of the said residue of said estate referred to in this decree, wand of which distribution is ordered, adjudged, and decreed, as aforesaid to-wit,
    The Whole of Blocks Number 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, and 32,
    Lots number, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and Eight, in Block number 2, And Lots number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, in block Six,
    And Lots number 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6, in Block 12,
    And Lots number 1, 2, 5, 6, in block 14,
    And Lots number 3, 5, and 6, in block 20,
    And Lots number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8, in block 26,
    And Lots number1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, in block 33.
    Iron City Town Survey, situated and being in the North west quarter of Section Eight, Township Thirty seven, South of Range 14, West of Salt Lake Meridian,
    Done in Open Court this 12th day of February 1897, E.V. Higgins Judge, Filed March 13th A.D 1897 at 10.30 A.M."
    [Kerry's note: I have on file a copy of the plat map for the above. It has the following description on the plat: Plot of Iron City in Iron County, Utah Territory completed June 29th 1880 by Edward Dalton County Surveyor. Located on the North West 1/4 of Section 8, Township 37 South of Range 14 West, Salt Lake Base and Meridian. Blocks 24 rods square. Lots 6 by 12 rods. Streets 4 rods wide, except 3 streets that are 5 rods wide. Streets cross at right angles but vary from the cardinal points of the compass West 25 degrees north and north 25 degrees east scale 24 rods to the inch." The plat also shows 33 blocks with generally 8 lots to the block. The "Furnace" and "Foundry" are marked. In the 1930's all of this land was foreclosed in a tax sale for roughly $10 dollars or so owed on property taxes.]

    5. Parowan Times, 22 May 1931 (Parowan, Utah):
    "Annual May Tax Sale.
    Jane W. Hanks Heirs c/o Ebenezer Hanks-All of Blks 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32. Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8. Blk 2, Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, in Blk 6. Lots 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, in Blk 12: Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 in Blk 13; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, in Blk 14; Lots 3, 4, 5, 6, in Blk 20; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, in Blk 26; Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 in Blk 33, and other land not platted into lots and blocks all in the NW ¼ Sec 8, Tp 37 S Rg 14 W Cont, about 100 acres as per decree Ebenezer Hanks Est. …..$11.20."

    6. FHL film 702: "Journal of John Stoker, b. 1817; Journal starts November 1, 1869." John was the son of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill. The first 35 pages detail his mission taken from Utah to Virginia and Tennessee through Council Bluffs, Iowa, which I have summarized and included with his notes in this database. Pp. 36-227, the balance of John's journal, are genealogical notations of family. Many pages are blank. Besides family, the journal also notes many other unrelated Stokers who were probably gleaned from books and other sources. It appears as if maybe his son David may have taken over the book later. Many entries are repetitive at different times. Pertinent data for this family or individual is quoted verbatim as follows:
    P. 51: "Sarah Hales, Henry C. Hales, 22 St. 1st house east of Tebot(?) Park."

    7. Copy of letter received from Dave Frye and on file with me addressed to Sarah Gibbs by Ellen DeGraw Frederick (wife of David Frederick, Jr.) with a mention about Martha Catherine Frederick, David Frederick Sr. (Dad) and David Frederick Jr. Martha had evidently just left Michael Stoker and the two children were Mary Grace Shoemaker and Sarah Catherine Stoker. A copy of the envelope with a two cent stamp is included with the letter - it is addressed to Miss Sarah Gibbs, Salt Lake City, 123 N. 40 W. St." with note penciled "rec'd June 27, 1885." The transcription:
    "Glendale, June 24th, 1885. Dear Sarah, I recieved [sic] your kind and welcome letter and was glad to hear from you but was very sorry to hear of you looseing your little brother. It must be a terrible blow on your mother. Dad is not here now. He went to Parowan in April to see about his pension. He wrote back that he got there all right and found many warm friends. I also received a letter from Martha. She has left her husband again. She has got two children. I have got a baby boy 13 months old. Dad alway said that he reminded him so much of Frankey that he could not help loving him. David is not at home at present but I think he will be home in a few days then we are a going to move to Castle valley. There is not much new to write. Hoping this finds you as it leaves us all well. I remain as ever your friend. Ellen G. Frederick. You must not forget to write again. Please direct to Muddy Creek, Emery Co., Utah."

    8. Newspaper "Marysvale Free Lance" of Piute County, 18 Mar 1904, section "Correspondence": "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hales left for Idaho last Sunday. He will spend the season shearing sheep; she will visit with her sister, Mrs. Frank Bishop."
    Note: Sarah Stoker Hales sister Mary Grace Shoemaker was married to Frank Bishop 24 Dec 1900. Mary's father was William Shoemaker and both Sarah's and Mary's mother was Martha Catherine Frederick.

    BIRTH:
    1. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911:
    Charles Henry Hales, Jr., b. 30 Mar 1881 at Parawan, Utah to Charles H. and Jamima A. Adair, bap. 22 Sep 1889 by John Morrill, conf. 22 Sep 1889 by James H. Langford. Later note: Removed.
    Sarah Catherine (Stoker) Hales, b. 15 Apr 1884 to Michael Stoker and Martha Cathrine Fredericks. Later note: Removed.
    Irine Hales, b. 11 Feb 1905 at Junction, Utah. Later note: Removed.
    Merland Hales, b. 22 Feb 1907 at Junction. Later note: Dead.
    Clemont Hales, 12 Dec 1908 at Junction. Later note: Removed.
    Duane S. Hales, b. 9 Jan 1912 at Junction.Later note: Removed.

    MARRIAGE:
    1. Marriage License, Junction, Piute County, State of Utah, issued 22 Mar 1902 by Horace Morrill, county clerk. Marriage Certificate, Junction, Piute County, State of Utah, issued 224 Mar 1902 by and marriage performed by C.H. Hales, Justice of Peace. Groom noted as age 20 and bride as age 17, both being of Junction, Piute, Utah. Witnesses were John T. Carson and Marrilla M. Johnson.

    2. Per husband's obituary.

    3. Online "BYU Idaho Western States Historical Marriage Record Index": Charles Henry Hales, Jr. (20) of Junction and Sarah Catherine Stoker (17) of Junction married 24 Mar 1902 at Junction. Piute Co., Utah Records, v. 2 or P3, p. 154.

    DEATH:
    1. Lindquist and Sons mortuary Records; 26 Apr 1967; age noted at 83 years, 9 months; five living children noted: Mont, Doyle, Jack, Irene, and Melba; two siblngs noted: Mr. Elton Richie of SLC and Mrs Grace Hutchens of LA, California.

    2. Obituary, Salt Lake Tribune 25 Apr 1967, p 27; Same information as above plus: She was a member of the 14th LDS ward and member of the Relief Society and was a visiting teacher. She lived in Junction, Salt Lake City, and Driggs, Idaho before coming to Ogden 45 years ago.

    3. Member of 14th Ward, Ogden at death.

    4. Per information form provided for newspaper: Died 1:30 a.m.

    OBITUARY:
    1. "Sarah Catherine Stoker. 25 April 1967: Ogden – Sarah Catherine Stoker Hales, 83, died of natural causes April 24 in an Ogden rest home. Born April 15, 1884, Junction, Piute County, to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stoker. Married to Charles Henry Hales, March 24, 1902, Junction. He died Jan. 17, 1952. Member LDS Church. Survivors: sons, daughters: Mont, Jack, both Ogden; Doyle, Tooele; Mrs. Frank (Irene) Peterson, Ogden; Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; stepbrother, stepsister, Elton Richie, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Grace Hutchens, Los Angeles. Funeral Wednesday noon, Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel, Ogden, where friends call Tuesday 7-9 p.m., Wednesday prior to services. Burial Washington Heights Memorial Park." Salt Lake Tribune: 25 April 1967. Deseret News, Tues., Apr. 25, 1967, p. B13.

    2. "Sarah C. Stoker. Mrs. Sarah Catherine Stoker Hales, 83, of 3806 Ogden, died this morning in an Ogden rest home. Mrs. Hales was born April 15, 1884, in Junction, Piute County, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stoker. She had lived in Junction, Salt Lake City, Driggs, Idaho, before coming to Ogden 45 years ago. On March 24, 1902, she was married to Charles Henry Hales in Junction. He died in Ogden Jan. 17, 1952. She was a member of the Fourteenth LDS Ward and member of the Relief Society and was a visiting teacher. Surviving are three sons and two daughters: Mont Hales, Jack Hales, Mrs. Frank (Irene) Petersen, all of Ogden; Doyle Hales, Tooele; Mrs. Herman (Melba) Munson, Brigham City; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, one stepbrother and one stepsister, Elton Richie, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Grace Hutchens, Los Angeles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 12 non in Lindquist and Sons Colonial Chapel with Bishop Drew Jorgensen of the Fourteenth Ward officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday until services. Burial in Washington Heights Memorial Park." Clipping on file; no date nor newspaper given - probably Ogden. Photo included.

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Family records in possession of Sarah C. Hales.

    2. Family group sheet as parent prepared Sarah Stoker Hales.

    3. Census of the LDS Church (GS471495).

    4. Per www.hales.org 21 Dec 2002.

    ACTION:
    1. April 13, 2003 email from Ardis Parshall, Piute County genealogy web coordinator : There are court records concerning at least three of her children (the two smallest, who were put up for adoption, and an older girl by Michael Stoker over whom there was something of a custody battle).

    Children:
    1. Martha Leverda Hales was born on 8 Feb 1903 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 26 Apr 1904 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States.
    2. 5. Irene Hales was born on 11 Feb 1905 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 13 Jul 1967 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 15 Jul 1967 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    3. Murland Hales was born on 22 Feb 1907 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 16 Apr 1907 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States.
    4. Clemont Hales was born on 12 Dec 1908 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 13 Nov 1979 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; was buried on 16 Nov 1979 in Washington Heights Memorial Park, South Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    5. Dwane S. Hales was born on 9 Jan 1912 in Junction, Piute, Utah, United States; died on 2 Jan 1957 in Altadena, Los Angeles, California, United States; was buried on 4 Jan 1957 in Mountain View Cemetery, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States.
    6. Doyle Charles Hales was born on 21 Jul 1914 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; died on 24 Feb 1991 in Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States; was buried on 1 Mar 1991 in Tooele City Cemetery, Tooele, Tooele, Utah, United States.
    7. Charles Henry Hales was born on 17 Jul 1917 in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; died on 19 Nov 1996 in Yuma, Yuma, Arizona, United States; was buried in Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States.
    8. Melba Hales was born on 20 Jun 1921 in Driggs, Teton, Idaho, United States; died on 22 May 2002 in O'Fallon, Saint Charles, Missouri, United States; was buried on 25 May 2002 in Cremated.

  5. 12.  Nicolai Lvovich Filonov was born about 1836 in Kharkiv, Ukraine (son of Lev Nikolaevich Filonov and Mariya).

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Research report prepared by Dennis & Mariya Baranov for Konnor Petersen dated 20 Feb 2019. They note: "In some very accidental way, a local researcher has found a volume where all Filonov noblemen were listed, for different time periods, with stating the dates when they were ennobled. This helped me together with the information that we already had from the very beginning from all the reports (I have worked through them once more), and all Filonovs that we have previously found (almost all of them) were united in a family tree that I also attach." This tree provides us our family ancestry for five generations with our most immediate ancestor marked with (*):
    A-Nikiti Filonov (1735), Kharkiv
    B-Andrey Nikitovich Filonov (1760), Kharkiv
    C-Ivan Andreyev Filonov
    D-Aleksandr Ivanov Filonov -- Ekaterina Alekseyevna
    E-Aleksandra Aleksandrov (21.07.1876), Kharkiv
    D-Mikhail Ivanov Filonov -- Kleopatra
    E-Aleksandra Mikhailovna Filonova
    E-Vasiliy Mikhailovich Filonova
    E-Petr Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Elisaveta Petrovna Filonova (1845 - 30.12.1882), Kharkiv
    F-Valentina Petrovna Filonova
    E-Nataliya Mikhailovna Filonova
    E-Anna Mikhailovna Filonova
    E-Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Vsevolod Vladimirovich Filonov
    F-Antonina Vladimirovna Filonova
    F-Lidiya Vladimirovna Filonova
    E-Aleksey Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Lyudmila Alekseyevna Filonova
    E-Sergey Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Nikolay Sergeyevich Filonov
    E-Andrey Mikhailovich Filonov
    E-Dmitriy Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Nikolay Dmitriyevich Filonov
    F-Mikhail Dmitriyevich Filonov
    C-Vasiliy Andryeyev Filonov -- Mariya
    D-Elisaveta Visilyeva Filonova
    D-Ttattiyana Visilyeva Filonova
    D-Pavel Vasiliyev Filonov
    E-Afanasiy Pavlovich Filonov
    C-Nicolay Andreyevich Filonov (1785), Kharkiv
    D-Ignatiy Nikolayev (1804), Kharkiv -- Agripina Alekseyevna Zelenskaya (1822), Kharkiv
    D-Grigoriy Nikolayeich Filonov
    -- Marfa Yakovleva Limanova
    E-Anna Filonov (born out of wedlock - 25.011853), Kharkiv
    E-Matrona Filonova (born out of wedlock - 17.031855), Kharkiv
    -- Aleksandra
    E-Mariya Grigoriyevna Filonova
    E-Boris Grigoriyevich Filonov
    D-Vladimir Nikolayevich Filonov
    D-Lev Nikolayevich Filonov -- Mariya(1810), Kharkiv
    E-Andrey Lyovich Filonov (1841), Kharkiv -- Elisaveta Petrova (1841), Kharkiv
    F-Elisaveta Andreyevna Filonova
    F-Nikolay Andreyevich Filonov
    F-Vladimir Andreyevich Filonov
    E-Ekatyerina Lvovna Filonova (1845), Kharkiv
    E-Dmitriy Lvovich Filonov (1847), Kharkiv
    E-Yakov Lvovich Filonov (1850), Kharkiv
    E-Elisaveta Lvovna Filonova (06.09.1879), Kharkiv
    E-Nikolay Lvavich Filonov -- Alyeksandra Vasiliyeva (1866)
    F-Georgiy Nikolyev Filonov (1883)
    F-Sofiya Nikolayeva Filonova (1890)
    F-Nikolay (Nicholas) Nikolayev Filonov (23.12.1891 - 19.03.1959), Kharkiv (*
    F-Alyeksandra Nikolayeva Filonova (10.02.1894 - 10.12.1894), Kharkiv
    The same researchers report:
    A. No Filonovs found in the following: Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 39. Kharkov Krestovozdvizhenskaya church. Birth, Marriage, Death records 1888-1892. No needed records found.
    B. No Filonovs found in the following: Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 38. Kharkov Ioanno-Bogoslovskaya church. Birth, Marriage, Death records 1888. No needed records found.
    C. The State Archive of Kharkov. Genealogy books alphabet. Records group 14, inventory 11, volume 12. The following is in six columns labeled as follows: 1. Names of noblemen who were put to the Genealogy book. 2. To what part of the book they were put. 3. Date of putting to the Genealogy book. 4. Sum paid to be listed in the book. 5. When the money were received. 6. Noblemen of what uezd (district). 7. Notes.
    -- 1. Pages 89 back of the page - 90. Filonov Vasily Andreev, warrant officer, his wife Marya, their son Pavel, daughters Tatyana and Elisaveta.
    2. 2
    3. December 1, 1787
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from June 4, 1841 #1931 is not admitted to noble rank (the decree is in the volume). The Decree is in the volume about admitting of the warrant officer Vasily and Nikolay 1787 (year)
    -- 1. Page 91 back of the page - 92. Filonov Ivan Andreev, sergeant
    2. 2
    3. January 16, 1792
    6. Kharkov
    -- 1. Pages 107 back of the page - 108. Filonov Vladimir Nikolayev, major
    2. 3
    3. July 31, 1840
    4. 5 silver rubles
    6. Kharkov
    7. These volumes are united in the volume from 1787. [Researcher notes that this note applies to this entry and to the next as well.]
    -- 1. Filonov Mikhail Ivanov, headquarters captain and cavalier, his wife Kleopatra
    2. 3
    3. September 10, 1840
    4. 3 silver rubles
    6. Akhtyrsky By the
    7. Decree of the Heraldry Department from March 22, 1850 #2114 is admitted to noble rank with transferring to the second part. Decree is in the volume 1849 (year) Alexandra, children Boris not serving, daughter Marya
    -- 1. Page 109 back of the page - 110, Filonov Grigory Nikolayev, Collegiate Assessor, his wife
    2. 3
    3. July 20, 1844
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from November 30, 1844 #234553 is admitted to noble rank. The Decree is in the volume.
    -- 1. Page 110 back of the page - 111. Filonov Lev Nikolayevich, Titular Counselor, his wife Marya, his sons Andrey and Nikolay
    2. 1
    3. January 19, 1846
    4. 10 rubles
    6. Kharkiv
    7. Lev Filonov is admitted to the rights of the hereditary nobility by the decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from September 27, 1845 #6498. This decree is united with the volume about Vasily. There is a decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from May 30, 1846 #2741 about admitting of Filonov children. The volume is united with the volume from 1787.
    -- 1. Pages 113 back of the page - 114. Filonov: Dmitry and Andrey, sons of headquarters captain Mikhail Filonov
    2. 3
    3. August 18, 1849
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry Department from March 22, 1850 #2114 were admitted to noble rank with transferring to the second part. The decree is in the volume.
    -- 1. Page 117 back of the page - 118. Filonova Elisaveta, daughter of the Court Counselor Lev Nikolayevich Filonov
    2. 1
    3. October 29, 1858
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from March 10, 1859 #2981 was admitted to noble rank, the volume
    is united with the volume from 1858.
    -- 1. Filonov: Sergiy, Alexey, Vladimir, Anna and Nataliya - children of headquarters captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2
    3. July 22, 1859
    4. 3
    5. December 21, 1862
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from November 16, 1859 #10323. Admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Filonov Dmitry, Jakov and Ekaterina - children of the Court Counselor Lev Nikolayev Filonov.
    2. 1
    3. August 26, 1859
    4. 5
    5. August 30, 1859
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from January 26, 1860 #1189. Admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Pages 118 back of the page - 119. Filonov Petr and Vasily, children of the headquarters captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2 June 30, 1861
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840 as a volume about persons born after this clan was admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Page 119 back of the page - 120. Filonova Alexandra, daughter of headquarter’s captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 18, 1861
    4. Nothing
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840
    -- 1. Page 123 back of the page - 124. Filonova Ekaterina Alexeeva, daughter of the Provincial Secretary Boris Grigoryev Filonov
    2. 3
    3. June 21, 1873
    4. 20
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840
    -- 1. Page 126 back of the page - 127. Filonov widow of Andrey Lvovich Filonov - Elisaveta Pertova and her children Vladimir, Nikolay and Elisaveta
    2. 1
    3. September 6, 1879
    4. Nothing
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 127 back of the page - 128. Filonov Mikhail, son of the major Dmitry Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. August 18, 1881
    4. 5 rubles
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 134 back of the page - 135. Filonov Georgy, Sophia and Nikolay, children of the nobleman Nikolay Lvovich Filonov
    2. 1
    3. June 25, 1892
    6. Kharkov
    7. Is not presented to the Senate either
    -- 1. Filonova Nadezhda Mikhailovna, daughter of the nobleman Boris Grigoryevich Filonov
    2. 3
    3. February 10, 1893
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 136 back of the page - 137. Filonova Lyudmila, daughter of the lieutenant colonel Alexey Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 24, 1896
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Filonova Valentina, daughter of the nobleman that does not serve Petr Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 30, 1896
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 137 back of the page - 138. Filonov Lidiya and Antonina, children of the captain Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 138 back of the page - 139. Filonov Vsevolod, son of the captain Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. January 20, 1905
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 141 back of the page - 141, Filonov Nikolay, son of the lieutenant Sergey Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. March 18, 1907
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. On the basis of the 2nd paragraph of the 359 article, IX volume, 1899. It was not due to make a Revision.

    2. Filonov is russian spelling whereas Filonoff is french spelling.

    3. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research report for Konnor Petersen dated Jan. 2019 prepared by Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com from research in the Kharkov Archives. Birth, baptism, death, and burial records found in Kharkov Panteleimonovskaya Church. Orthodox church. Church books are in the Kharkov Archives and located per Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 66.
    Birth records 1894. Page 244 (back of the page)
    10/11 February - Aleksandra,
    Parents: Nobleman Nikolay Lvov Filonov and Aleksandra Vasilieyva, Orthodox.
    Witnesses: Kharkov 2nd Guild merchant Petr Davidov Aleksandrov and widow of captain Olga Vasiliyeva Vysheslavceva (Вышеславцева) the sacrament of baptism was performed by a priest Vasily Vetukhov and deacon Nikolay Sokolskiy.
    Death records 1894. Page 382 (back of the page) - 383
    10/12 December - Nobleman Nikolay Lvov Filonov his daughter Aleksandra 10 months from infant; the burial was performed by a priest Vasily Vetukhov and deacon Nikolay Sokolskiy, buried in the city cemetery.
    Email dated 30 Jan 2019 from researcher which accompanied above research; Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com:
    The work goes slowly because according to the rules of the archive the local researcher gets only a few volumes in a month. And we try to order and look through the volumes as quickly as possible.
    1. We've looked through Blagoveshchenskaya church 1852 (Records group 40, inventory 105, vol. 10). Filonov surname is not mentioned anywhere - neither in births, nor in marriages or deaths, not in witnesses.
    2. Panteleimonovskaya church 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891 (Records group 40, inventory 121, vol. 17). Filonov surname is not mentioned anywhere - neither in births, nor in marriages or deaths, not in witnesses.
    3. Panteleimonovskaya church 1892, 1893, 1984, 1895, 1896, 1897. There are only records of birth and death for 1894. The report on this volume is attached.
    4. For further research there is a suggestion to look through Krestovozdvizhenskaya and Ioannobogoslovskaya churches for 1888 - 1892
    Panteleimonovskaya church was built in 1885 and part of parishioners from Krestovozdvizhenskaya and Ioannobogoslovskaya church were transfered to Panteleimonovskaya church.
    There is always an unusual research when it comes to nobility because they always traveled performing orders as officials. And we see in church books that the birth of children were in different churches. At this stage of the research I think that it will be right to stick to Krestovozdvizhenskaya and Ioanno-Bogoslovskaya churches.

    4. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research report for Konnor Petersen dated Feb. 2019 prepared by Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com from research in the Kharkov Archives. Source: Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 906 а. Kharkov Panteleimonovskaya church:
    Confession lists 1892
    Page 26 (back of the page)
    Household No 162 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 56 (was not at confession)
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 26
    Their children: Georgiy 9, Sofiya 2
    Confession lists 1893
    Page 78 (back of the page)
    Household No 169 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 57
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 27
    Their children: Georgiy 10, Sofiya 3
    Confession lists 1894
    Page 120 (back of the page)
    Household No 169 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 58
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 28
    Their children: Georgiy 11, Sofiya 4
    Confession lists 1895
    Page 169 (back of the page)
    Household No 176 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 59
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 29
    Their children: Georgiy 12, Sofiya 5
    Confession lists 1896
    Page 217 (back of the page)
    Household No 175 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 60
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 30
    Their children: Georgiy 13, Sofiya 6, Nikolay 5
    (Written down in pencil between lines. Before this in 1892-1895 he was not listed. In 1896 and 1897 his age is the same – 5 years old.)
    Confession lists 1897
    Page 213 (back of the page)
    Household No 214 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 61
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 31
    Their children: Georgiy 14, Sofiya 7, Nikolay 5
    Confession lists 1898
    Page 312 (back of the page)
    Household No 214 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 62
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 32
    Their children: Georgiy 15, Sofiya 8, Nikolay 6
    It turns out that they belonged to Panteleimonovskaya church during these years, but in church books of this church births of Sofiya and Nikolay were not found. The local researcher is sure that Sofiya could not have been missed because she did the research thoroughly especially that she knew that there must be Sofiya there. Besides she has looked up all Sofiya’s who were born at that time.

    5. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Possible connection to Kharkov, Ukrainian nobility per the following website accessed 3 Feb 2019 which is in Russian and Google translates as follows. Note that we know our Nikolay Lvov Filonov was nobility as so stated in the birth record of his daughter Aleksandra. The following individual has a son named the same, but according to this rendition, the son was born in 1842 whereas ours was born in 1836 per the confessional records in a separate note above. They may be the same person but more research work is needed. Note also that this website has an image of a pedigree and Nikolay Lvov Filonov is the second circle on the second row from the bottom. The data has been entered into Family Search as of this date. The facility and person who put this information together appears to be the "Genealogy Department of the Kharkov Private Museum of the City Manor; tel. city: +38 (057) 756-79-50; tel. Mobile: +38 (050) 402-96-36; email: paramonovaf1969@gmail.com; contact person: Andrey Fedorovich Paramonov. "The translated page:
    "Nobles
    Filonov Lev Nikolaevich
    1. Titular counselor Lev Nikolaev is the son of Filonov, who lives in Kharkiv district, his wife Maria, their children: Andrey, Nikolay.
    2. Married, his wife Maria, their children: Andrew (born in 1841), Nikolay (born in 1842).
    3. -
    4. According to the definition of the Deputy Assembly on August 26, 1859, children of the elder adviser Lev Nikolayevich Filonov are listed as: Dmitry (born 1847), Yakov (born 1850) and Catherine (born 1845); October 29, 1858 - Elizabeth (b. -); September 6, 1879 - the widow of a nobleman Andrei Lvovich Filonov - Elisaveta, Petrova's daughter, her children: Vladimir, Nikolay and Elisaveta.
    5. -
    6. Approved in the nobility by decrees: the Temporary Presence of the Herald of September 27, 1845 for No. 6498, May 30, 1846 for the No. 2741 and the Department of Heroldia of January 26, 1860 for No. 1189.
    7. Generation painting.
    8. -
    9. The genus of Filonov was approved in the nobility according to the merits of ancestors and in the possession of immovable populated estates. When resolving noble rights, the Temporary Presence of Heroldia had in mind the following documents:
    1) Kupchuyu fortress in 1785 sold to the priest Khomenk and Motzharenk Nikita Filonov mill with different accessories to it. In the fortress of this Filonov is named centurion.
    2) The decree of the Kharkov Regimental Office of 1750, which followed in the name of Andrei Filonov regarding the sending of trees for the construction of a bridge, in this decree he is named centurion.
    3) Testimony of the Kharkiv Spiritual Consistory about the birth of ensign Nikolai Filonov's son Gregory.
    4) Decree on the resignation of Nikolai Filonov with the award at the resignation of the rank of ensign.
    5) Testimony of the Spiritual Consistory about the birth of Lev Nikolayev’s son Filonov.
    6) Testimony of Kharkiv State Chamber of July 16, 1843 under No. 3613, from which it is clear that peasants Andrew in 1745, the peasants of Derkachach settlement were his grandfather for the titular adviser of Lev Filonov, and for his lieutenant Lyubotin according to 6 each, in 1745 there were peasants who passed on to his son titular adviser Lev by inheritance. On the basis of these documents, titular adviser Lev Filonov was recognized in hereditary nobility with the inclusion of a book in 1 part of a noble family tree, which was followed by the decree of the Temporary Presence of Gerold on September 27, 1845, No. 6498, according to which and as a result of the metrics presented on the birth of his children: Andrew and Nicholas, the Kharkiv Noble Deputies' Assembly on the 19th of January 1846 contributed to the same 1st part his wife, Maria, with the children mentioned.
    10. Part 1.
    11. -."

    6. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research report for Konnor Petersen dated Dec. 2018 prepared by Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com from research in the Kharkov Archives.
    A. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 105.
    Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church
    Birth records 1855
    #15
    Date of birth: March, 17
    Name: Matrona (Female), born out of wedlock
    Parents: Of court counselor Grigoriy Filonov peasant widow Marfa Yakovleva Limanova, Orthodox.
    Witnesses: Of landowner Mariya Borisovna Lopatkina peasant Anton Yakovlev Gnitenko and of a landowner captain Topieva peasant Efrosiniya Efimova.
    Marriage records 1855 - No needed records found.
    Death records 1855 - No needed records found.
    Kharkov Voskresenskaya church
    Birth records 1855
    #8
    Date of birth: March, 17
    Name: Petro (male), born out of wedlock
    Parents: Of a court counselor Alexsandr Filonov peasant unmarried girl Dariya Vasilyevna Rudenkova, of Orthodox belief.
    Witnesses: of Kursk province and uezd, Vinnikova village peasant Faddey Fedorov Evdokimov and of titular counselor Anna Radchenkova - peasant Agripina Nikitina Miroshnikova.
    Marriage records 1855 - No needed records found.
    Death record 1855 - No needed records found.
    B. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 921. Confession lists 1915
    Kharkov Krestovozdvizhenskaya church
    Page 76, #205 State counselors and their families.
    Nobleman Nikolay Lvovich Filonov 71 years old (in 1844) was at confession.
    [Researcher' note: No one from his family is listed, it is also not stated, that he was a widower.]
    C. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 848.
    Confession lists 1895 - Kharkov Panteleimonovskaya church [This particular record is our Nikolay lyovich Filonov.]
    Pages169-169 (back of the page) household #176
    Record number: 15
    Khutor Sarzhin Yar.
    Temporary living state counselors and their families.
    Nikolay Lvovich Filonov - 59 (1836)
    His wife Alexsandra Vasilieva - 29 (1866)
    Their children: Georgiy - 12 (1883)
    Sofiya - 5 (1890) who has not attended confession because of the little age.
    Kharkov Tryehsvyatitelskaya church - Kharkov 3rd male Gymnasium
    Gymnasium pupils 1st grade:
    Page 802, #27 Filonov Alexandr 12 years old.
    Gymnasium pupils 3rd grade:
    Page 803 (back of the page) #74 Filonov Georgy 14 years old.
    D. Church books (# - Source - Research result):
    1. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 31. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1867. The volume has not been given out due to bad physical condition.
    2. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 30. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1866. The volume has not been given out due to bad physical condition.
    3. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 25. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1856. The volume has not been given out due to bad physical condition.
    4. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 105. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1855. The following churches were looked through in this volume: Blagoveshenskaya, Voznesenskaya, Krestovozdvizhenskaya
    5. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 14. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1853
    *There are Filonov records in Blagoveshenskoy, Krestovozdvizhenskaya, Voznesenskaya church
    *Additional churches that were looked through: Blagoveshenskaya, Khristorozhdestvenskaya, Troitskaya, Dmitriyevskaya, Nikolayevskaya, Troitskaya, Arhangelo-Mikhailovskaya, Novostoyushayasya, Soshestviyevskaya, Holodnogorskaya, Vsehsvyatskaya, Universitetskaya, Antoniyevskaya, Voznyesenskaya, Uspenskiy sobor.
    6. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 10. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1852. *The volume is ordered for January 2019
    7. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 8. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1851. The volume has not been given out due to bad physical condition.
    8. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 7. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1850. Because of the mistake in inventories this volume does not contain Blagoveshchenskaya church, but there is Nikolayevskaya church 1850-1857 in this volume. On January, 9 we will order inventory 105, volume 6 or inventory 109, volume 5 - in inventories it is said Nikolayevskaya church but we will check if that could be Blagoveshchenskaya church instead.
    9. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 537. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1846. The volume has not been given out due to bad physical condition.
    10. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 531. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1837. The volume has not been given out due to bad physical condition.
    11. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 529. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1833. Khristorozhdestvenskaya, Blagoveshenskaya, Dmitriyevskaya, Tifinsko-Bogoroditskaya. * There are no Filonov records in any of these churches.
    12. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 565. Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church 1832. The churches that were looked through in this volume: Blagoveshenskaya, Aleksandro-Mikhailovskaya, Dmitriyevskaya, Nikolayevskaya, Troitskaya, Tihvinskaya,Bogoroditskaya, Voznyesenskaya, Voskresenskaya, Pokrovskaya, Uspenskiy sobor. * There are no Filonov records in any of these churches.
    * From 12 church books that we planned there are 4 church books that were actually accessed: 1855, 1853, 1833, 1832 Confession list (# - Source - Research - result):
    1. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 848.
    Confession list for 1895
    Panteleimonovskaya church.
    Khutor Sarzhin Yar.
    Temporary living state counselors and their families.
    Pages169-169 (back of the page) household #176
    Nikolay Lvovich Filonov - 59
    His wife Alexandra Vasilieva - 29
    Their children: Georgy - 12
    Sofia - 5 who were not present at confession because of little age.
    Trekhsvyatitelskaya church of Kharkov 3rd men Gymnasium.
    Gymnasium pupils 1-st grade:
    Page 802, #27 Filonov Alexandr 12 years old.
    Gymnasium pupils 3rd grade:
    Page 803 (back of the page) #74 Filonov Georgy 14 years old.
    In Krestovozdvizhenskaya church Confession lists there are no Filonov records.
    2. Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 921.
    Confession list for 1915
    Blagoveshenskaya, Aleksandro-Mikhailovskaya, Aleksandro-Nevskaya, Dmitriyevskaya, Nikolayevskaya, Troitskaya, Kirilo-Mefodiyevskaya, Kafedralnyi sobor, Tihvinskaya,Bogoroditskaya, Voznyesenskaya, Voskresenskaya, Pokrovskaya, Uspenskiy sobor, Krestovozdvizhenskaya, Rozhdestvo-Bogorodiyskaya, Petro-Pavlovskaya, Voznesenskaya, Svyato-Dukhovskaya.
    * There are no Filonov records in any of these churches."
    E. Records group 40, inventory 105, volume 14.
    Kharkov Blagoveshchenskaya church
    Birth records 1853
    Page 123 (back of the page)
    #12:
    25/27 January – Anna, born out of wedlock.
    Parents: Court counselor Grigory Nikolaev Filonov’s peasant woman Marfa Yakovleva Limanova, Orthodox.
    Witnesses: a peasant of the same Filonov – Porfiry Prokofiev Sheremetyev.
    Kharkov Krestovozdvizhenskaya church
    Marriage records 1853
    Page 886 (back of the page)
    Marriage record #2.
    18 January.
    Groom: Retired noncommissioned officer Ignaty Nikolaev Filonov, single, first marriage, 49 years old.
    Bride: soldier’s wife Agripina Alexeeva Zelenskaya, widow from the 1st marriage, Orthodox, 31 years old.
    Groom’s witnesses: the deceased landowner major Alexandr Kosmin Kuzin’s peasants Dmitry Ioannov Povalyaev and Ioann Semyonov Shulga;
    Bride’s witnesses: retired noncommissioned officers Fedor Trofimov Mikityansky and Ioann Ioannov Ogryumov.
    Kharkov Voznesenskaya church
    Birth records 1853
    Page 1275 (back of the page)
    #34: Daniil
    Parents: of landlord Filonov peasant Andrey Lavrentyev Logvinov and his wife Mariya Grigoryevna.
    Witnesses: Kharkov state peasants Isidor Timofeev Yakubov and daughter of Pavel Miroshnichenko – Anna.

    7. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    12 Feb 2019 note from the Konnor Petersen's Russian researcher about nobility research:
    "In fact, those whose ancestors were in the nobility of the Russian Empire do not need to collect information about their ancestors step by step. Since the Russian Empire was required approval procedure in the nobility, and in order to comply with this procedure it was necessary to collect a lot of different documents. These documents are still kept today in volumes about the noble origin of the gens. Each such volume is the history of a family, in your case, written by your ancestors.
    It is true that in the territories that were occupied during the Second World War, many documents died, but such volumes exist.
    The whole question in your case is to find a volume about the noble origin of Filonovs.
    I must say at once that the Filonovs were established in the nobility in several provinces, so there should be several volumes about the Filonovs too.
    Well, the second question is purely practical: the level of your proficiency in Russian, because all the documents are handwritten in Russian ..."

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. Recollection of Irene Petersen, his daughter.

    Nicolai married Aleksandra Vasilevna about 1882 in of Kharkiv, Ukraine. Aleksandra (daughter of Vasily) was born about 1866 in of Kharkiv, Ukraine. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Aleksandra Vasilevna was born about 1866 in of Kharkiv, Ukraine (daughter of Vasily).

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Research report prepared by Dennis & Mariya Baranov for Konnor Petersen dated 20 Feb 2019. They note: "In some very accidental way, a local researcher has found a volume where all Filonov noblemen were listed, for different time periods, with stating the dates when they were ennobled. This helped me together with the information that we already had from the very beginning from all the reports (I have worked through them once more), and all Filonovs that we have previously found (almost all of them) were united in a family tree that I also attach." This tree provides us our family ancestry for five generations with our most immediate ancestor marked with (*):
    A-Nikiti Filonov (1735), Kharkiv
    B-Andrey Nikitovich Filonov (1760), Kharkiv
    C-Ivan Andreyev Filonov
    D-Aleksandr Ivanov Filonov -- Ekaterina Alekseyevna
    E-Aleksandra Aleksandrov (21.07.1876), Kharkiv
    D-Mikhail Ivanov Filonov -- Kleopatra
    E-Aleksandra Mikhailovna Filonova
    E-Vasiliy Mikhailovich Filonova
    E-Petr Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Elisaveta Petrovna Filonova (1845 - 30.12.1882), Kharkiv
    F-Valentina Petrovna Filonova
    E-Nataliya Mikhailovna Filonova
    E-Anna Mikhailovna Filonova
    E-Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Vsevolod Vladimirovich Filonov
    F-Antonina Vladimirovna Filonova
    F-Lidiya Vladimirovna Filonova
    E-Aleksey Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Lyudmila Alekseyevna Filonova
    E-Sergey Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Nikolay Sergeyevich Filonov
    E-Andrey Mikhailovich Filonov
    E-Dmitriy Mikhailovich Filonov
    F-Nikolay Dmitriyevich Filonov
    F-Mikhail Dmitriyevich Filonov
    C-Vasiliy Andryeyev Filonov -- Mariya
    D-Elisaveta Visilyeva Filonova
    D-Ttattiyana Visilyeva Filonova
    D-Pavel Vasiliyev Filonov
    E-Afanasiy Pavlovich Filonov
    C-Nicolay Andreyevich Filonov (1785), Kharkiv
    D-Ignatiy Nikolayev (1804), Kharkiv -- Agripina Alekseyevna Zelenskaya (1822), Kharkiv
    D-Grigoriy Nikolayeich Filonov
    -- Marfa Yakovleva Limanova
    E-Anna Filonov (born out of wedlock - 25.011853), Kharkiv
    E-Matrona Filonova (born out of wedlock - 17.031855), Kharkiv
    -- Aleksandra
    E-Mariya Grigoriyevna Filonova
    E-Boris Grigoriyevich Filonov
    D-Vladimir Nikolayevich Filonov
    D-Lev Nikolayevich Filonov -- Mariya(1810), Kharkiv
    E-Andrey Lyovich Filonov (1841), Kharkiv -- Elisaveta Petrova (1841), Kharkiv
    F-Elisaveta Andreyevna Filonova
    F-Nikolay Andreyevich Filonov
    F-Vladimir Andreyevich Filonov
    E-Ekatyerina Lvovna Filonova (1845), Kharkiv
    E-Dmitriy Lvovich Filonov (1847), Kharkiv
    E-Yakov Lvovich Filonov (1850), Kharkiv
    E-Elisaveta Lvovna Filonova (06.09.1879), Kharkiv
    E-Nikolay Lvavich Filonov -- Alyeksandra Vasiliyeva (1866)
    F-Georgiy Nikolyev Filonov (1883)
    F-Sofiya Nikolayeva Filonova (1890)
    F-Nikolay (Nicholas) Nikolayev Filonov (23.12.1891 - 19.03.1959), Kharkiv (*
    F-Alyeksandra Nikolayeva Filonova (10.02.1894 - 10.12.1894), Kharkiv
    The same researchers report:
    A. No Filonovs found in the following: Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 39. Kharkov Krestovozdvizhenskaya church. Birth, Marriage, Death records 1888-1892. No needed records found.
    B. No Filonovs found in the following: Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 38. Kharkov Ioanno-Bogoslovskaya church. Birth, Marriage, Death records 1888. No needed records found.
    C. The State Archive of Kharkov. Genealogy books alphabet. Records group 14, inventory 11, volume 12. The following is in six columns labeled as follows: 1. Names of noblemen who were put to the Genealogy book. 2. To what part of the book they were put. 3. Date of putting to the Genealogy book. 4. Sum paid to be listed in the book. 5. When the money were received. 6. Noblemen of what uezd (district). 7. Notes.
    -- 1. Pages 89 back of the page - 90. Filonov Vasily Andreev, warrant officer, his wife Marya, their son Pavel, daughters Tatyana and Elisaveta.
    2. 2
    3. December 1, 1787
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from June 4, 1841 #1931 is not admitted to noble rank (the decree is in the volume). The Decree is in the volume about admitting of the warrant officer Vasily and Nikolay 1787 (year)
    -- 1. Page 91 back of the page - 92. Filonov Ivan Andreev, sergeant
    2. 2
    3. January 16, 1792
    6. Kharkov
    -- 1. Pages 107 back of the page - 108. Filonov Vladimir Nikolayev, major
    2. 3
    3. July 31, 1840
    4. 5 silver rubles
    6. Kharkov
    7. These volumes are united in the volume from 1787. [Researcher notes that this note applies to this entry and to the next as well.]
    -- 1. Filonov Mikhail Ivanov, headquarters captain and cavalier, his wife Kleopatra
    2. 3
    3. September 10, 1840
    4. 3 silver rubles
    6. Akhtyrsky By the
    7. Decree of the Heraldry Department from March 22, 1850 #2114 is admitted to noble rank with transferring to the second part. Decree is in the volume 1849 (year) Alexandra, children Boris not serving, daughter Marya
    -- 1. Page 109 back of the page - 110, Filonov Grigory Nikolayev, Collegiate Assessor, his wife
    2. 3
    3. July 20, 1844
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from November 30, 1844 #234553 is admitted to noble rank. The Decree is in the volume.
    -- 1. Page 110 back of the page - 111. Filonov Lev Nikolayevich, Titular Counselor, his wife Marya, his sons Andrey and Nikolay
    2. 1
    3. January 19, 1846
    4. 10 rubles
    6. Kharkiv
    7. Lev Filonov is admitted to the rights of the hereditary nobility by the decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from September 27, 1845 #6498. This decree is united with the volume about Vasily. There is a decree of the Temporal Heraldry Attendance from May 30, 1846 #2741 about admitting of Filonov children. The volume is united with the volume from 1787.
    -- 1. Pages 113 back of the page - 114. Filonov: Dmitry and Andrey, sons of headquarters captain Mikhail Filonov
    2. 3
    3. August 18, 1849
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry Department from March 22, 1850 #2114 were admitted to noble rank with transferring to the second part. The decree is in the volume.
    -- 1. Page 117 back of the page - 118. Filonova Elisaveta, daughter of the Court Counselor Lev Nikolayevich Filonov
    2. 1
    3. October 29, 1858
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from March 10, 1859 #2981 was admitted to noble rank, the volume
    is united with the volume from 1858.
    -- 1. Filonov: Sergiy, Alexey, Vladimir, Anna and Nataliya - children of headquarters captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2
    3. July 22, 1859
    4. 3
    5. December 21, 1862
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from November 16, 1859 #10323. Admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Filonov Dmitry, Jakov and Ekaterina - children of the Court Counselor Lev Nikolayev Filonov.
    2. 1
    3. August 26, 1859
    4. 5
    5. August 30, 1859
    6. Kharkov
    7. By the Decree of the Heraldry from January 26, 1860 #1189. Admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Pages 118 back of the page - 119. Filonov Petr and Vasily, children of the headquarters captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2 June 30, 1861
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840 as a volume about persons born after this clan was admitted to noble rank.
    -- 1. Page 119 back of the page - 120. Filonova Alexandra, daughter of headquarter’s captain Mikhail Ivanov Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 18, 1861
    4. Nothing
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840
    -- 1. Page 123 back of the page - 124. Filonova Ekaterina Alexeeva, daughter of the Provincial Secretary Boris Grigoryev Filonov
    2. 3
    3. June 21, 1873
    4. 20
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy of the volume is not presented to the Senate according to the decree of the Heraldry Department from February 20, 1861 #1840
    -- 1. Page 126 back of the page - 127. Filonov widow of Andrey Lvovich Filonov - Elisaveta Pertova and her children Vladimir, Nikolay and Elisaveta
    2. 1
    3. September 6, 1879
    4. Nothing
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 127 back of the page - 128. Filonov Mikhail, son of the major Dmitry Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. August 18, 1881
    4. 5 rubles
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 134 back of the page - 135. Filonov Georgy, Sophia and Nikolay, children of the nobleman Nikolay Lvovich Filonov
    2. 1
    3. June 25, 1892
    6. Kharkov
    7. Is not presented to the Senate either
    -- 1. Filonova Nadezhda Mikhailovna, daughter of the nobleman Boris Grigoryevich Filonov
    2. 3
    3. February 10, 1893
    6. Kharkov
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 136 back of the page - 137. Filonova Lyudmila, daughter of the lieutenant colonel Alexey Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 24, 1896
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Filonova Valentina, daughter of the nobleman that does not serve Petr Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. May 30, 1896
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 137 back of the page - 138. Filonov Lidiya and Antonina, children of the captain Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 138 back of the page - 139. Filonov Vsevolod, son of the captain Vladimir Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. January 20, 1905
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. The copy from this volume is not presented to the Senate on the basis of the 2nd paragraph of 284th article of the IX volume, 1876
    -- 1. Page 141 back of the page - 141, Filonov Nikolay, son of the lieutenant Sergey Mikhailovich Filonov
    2. 2
    3. March 18, 1907
    6. Akhtyrsky
    7. On the basis of the 2nd paragraph of the 359 article, IX volume, 1899. It was not due to make a Revision.

    2. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Birth, baptism, death, and burial records found in Kharkov Panteleimonovskaya Church by Konnor Petersen. Orthodox church. Church books are in the Kharkov Archives and located per Records group 40, inventory 121, volume 66.
    Birth records 1894. Page 244 (back of the page)
    10/11 February - Aleksandra,
    Parents: Nobleman Nikolay Lvov Filonov and Aleksandra Vasilieyva, Orthodox.
    Witnesses: Kharkov 2nd Guild merchant Petr Davidov Aleksandrov and widow of captain Olga Vasiliyeva Vysheslavceva (Вышеславцева) the sacrament of baptism was performed by a priest Vasily Vetukhov and deacon Nikolay Sokolskiy.
    Death records 1894. Page 382 (back of the page) - 383
    10/12 December - Nobleman Nikolay Lvov Filonov his daughter Aleksandra 10 months from infant; the burial was performed by a priest Vasily Vetukhov and deacon Nikolay Sokolskiy, buried in the city cemetery.
    Email dated 30 Jan 2019 from researcher which accompanied above research; Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com:
    The work goes slowly because according to the rules of the archive the local researcher gets only a few volumes in a month. And we try to order and look through the volumes as quickly as possible.
    1. We've looked through Blagoveshchenskaya church 1852 (Records group 40, inventory 105, vol. 10). Filonov surname is not mentioned anywhere - neither in births, nor in marriages or deaths, not in witnesses.
    2. Panteleimonovskaya church 1888, 1889, 1890, 1891 (Records group 40, inventory 121, vol. 17). Filonov surname is not mentioned anywhere - neither in births, nor in marriages or deaths, not in witnesses.
    3. Panteleimonovskaya church 1892, 1893, 1984, 1895, 1896, 1897. There are only records of birth and death for 1894. The report on this volume is attached.
    4. For further research there is a suggestion to look through Krestovozdvizhenskaya and Ioannobogoslovskaya churches for 1888 - 1892
    Panteleimonovskaya church was built in 1885 and part of parishioners from Krestovozdvizhenskaya and Ioannobogoslovskaya church were transfered to Panteleimonovskaya church.
    There is always an unusual research when it comes to nobility because they always traveled performing orders as officials. And we see in church books that the birth of children were in different churches. At this stage of the research I think that it will be right to stick to Krestovozdvizhenskaya and Ioanno-Bogoslovskaya churches.

    3. Prior to the discovery of the Filonov Nobility Tree delineated above, the following note was a progress note which led to the later conclusion of the same mentioned Nobility Tree:
    Research report for Konnor Petersen dated Feb. 2019 prepared by Dennis Baranov, rusgen.info@gmail.com from research in the Kharkov Archives. Source: Records group 40, inventory 110, volume 906 а. Kharkov Panteleimonovskaya church:
    Confession lists 1892
    Page 26 (back of the page)
    Household No 162 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 56 (was not at confession)
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 26
    Their children: Georgiy 9, Sofiya 2
    Confession lists 1893
    Page 78 (back of the page)
    Household No 169 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 57
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 27
    Their children: Georgiy 10, Sofiya 3
    Confession lists 1894
    Page 120 (back of the page)
    Household No 169 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 58
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 28
    Their children: Georgiy 11, Sofiya 4
    Confession lists 1895
    Page 169 (back of the page)
    Household No 176 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 59
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 29
    Their children: Georgiy 12, Sofiya 5
    Confession lists 1896
    Page 217 (back of the page)
    Household No 175 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 60
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 30
    Their children: Georgiy 13, Sofiya 6, Nikolay 5
    (Written down in pencil between lines. Before this in 1892-1895 he was not listed. In 1896 and 1897 his age is the same - 5 years old.)
    Confession lists 1897
    Page 213 (back of the page)
    Household No 214 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 61
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 31
    Their children: Georgiy 14, Sofiya 7, Nikolay 5
    Confession lists 1898
    Page 312 (back of the page)
    Household No 214 temporarily living state
    Filonov Nikolay Lvovich 62
    His wife Aleksandra Vasiliyeva 32
    Their children: Georgiy 15, Sofiya 8, Nikolay 6
    It turns out that they belonged to Panteleimonovskaya church during these years, but in church books of this church births of Sofiya and Nikolay were not found. The local researcher is sure that Sofiya could not have been missed because she did the research thoroughly especially that she knew that there must be Sofiya there. Besides she has looked up all Sofiya’s who were born at that time.

    Children:
    1. Georgiy Nikolaevich Filonov was born about 1883 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
    2. Sofiya Nikolayevna Filonov was born about 1890 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.
    3. 6. Nicholas Filonov or Filonoff was born on 23 Dec 1891 in Kharkiv, Ukraine; died on 19 Mar 1945 in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France; was buried in Caucade Cemetery, Nice, Alpes-Maritimes, France.
    4. Aleksandra Nikolayevna Filonov was born on 10 Feb 1894 in Kharkiv, Ukraine; was christened on 11 Feb 1894 in Kharkiv, Ukraine; died on 10 Dec 1894 in Kharkiv, Ukraine; was buried on 12 Dec 1894 in Kharkiv, Ukraine.

  7. 14.  Adolphe Werblowsky or VerblovskiAdolphe Werblowsky or Verblovski was born on 8 Jun 1861 in Vilnius, Vilniaus Apskritis, Lithuania (son of Zakhar or Zacharie Werblowsky or Verblovski); died on 2 Dec 1934 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Various emails from my hired researcher Vilius Boytrius in Vilnius [], mail address: Jonazoliu 10-18, Vilnius 2043, Lithuania. I was not happy with his research and judgment:
    A. 25 Apr 2009 - using the $150 I sent, he reported only the following non-pertinent information: "Regarding another Verblovsky who may or may not have some relationship:
    "Aizik Geshel VERBLOVSKI was born 5th. December, circumstated [circumscribed] by Kushel Hofman in 12th. December 1861 in Vilnius town community. Father mentioned: Ov?sey(?) Leiba son of Azriel, Mother's name: Rasha Ita daughter of Hirsh.(Ink spot happened on father's name writing on Russian page but it's clear on Hebrew side, but I can not read it). Record line #596. Local Historian archive File 708-2-300. [Images of this record, both side pages, attached to email.]
    B. 25 Apr 2009: Regarding the above message. I think this is perhaps a stretch since Aizik would normally be Isaac. I don't see the relationship in the second paragraph since the family name SOBEL makes no sense. Mr. Boytrius responded:
    "Adolphe is absolutely non Yidish, local Jewish language name. I never saw that name in Jewish records before. So if we talk about a boy, Aizik could be changed later to Adolphe as the First Guild merchants usually changed Yidish names to Russian names. Aizik's grandfather "Azriel" also sounds similar like Zacharie. But it would be contradiction of one generation.
    Also I check the date 8th. June in 1862 too. Nobody. But in 7th. June in 1862 in Vilnius the girl Chaya-Sore SOBEL was born. Father: Zachariy son of Leiba, Mother: Freida."
    C. I did not agree to Mr. Boytrius' response especially in light of the following census I found on Jewish.gen dated 30 Sep 1874 for Vilnius, (page 414v, publication and fond: Merchant List LVIA/515/26/178) supports my determination that Ovsey is not the right family for Zachary. We don't see either Adolph (or Abraham/Aaron) in the census nor Genrikh his brother. It looks as if Aizik is now Georgy in this census):
    "VERBLOVSKY Ovsey; Azriel; Head of Household, 34,merchant of 2nd guild, arrived from Jurbarkas
    VERBLOVSKY Roza Girhsa Wife, 33
    VERBLOVSKY Georgy Ovsey Son, 13
    VERBLOVSKY Elena Ovsey Daughter, 12
    VERBLOVSKY Maks; Ovsey; Son, 11
    VERBLOVSKY Masha; Ovsey; Daughter, 10
    VERBLOVSKY Flioza; Ovsey; Daughter, 9
    VERBLOVSKY Azriel; Ovsey; Son, 8
    VERBLOVSKY German; Ovsey; Son, 4
    VERBLOVSKY Rozaliya; Ovsey; Daughter, 1
    D. Mr. Boytrius responded saying that he agreed that the census I found is for the same family he found with Aizik in 1868. He notes that there are some archival files known as the "Additional Revision List" issued after 1858 when the Main List was created. He wanted to charge $500 to search it, but I felt the price was not reasonable and I did not proceed. He also recommended looking at military draft records which were made for each young man even if he did not become active army service. These records usually include the names of the father and brothers, ages, etc. Mr. Boytrius wanted $175 for this potential service, which I declined thinking it would be better to contact the actual Archives for their research services.

    2. Received the following and currently I do not see any direct connection. Flora's father appears to be Ossip (Joseph?) whereas Adolphe's is Zacharie. Email dated 11 Feb 2009 from Mark Rybak. "I am looking for some info regarding Flora Verblovsky (fathers name Ossip). "Mine" Flora was married for a short time? to Leopold Feitelsohn (they divorced in 1885). I know that the person with the same name was mother of the famous Russian poet Mandelstam. She married at age of 23 in year 1890. Could it be the same person? If something here rings the bell, please let me know at mrybak@012.net.il"

    3. From Jewishgen "A Dictionary of Jewish Surnames in Russian Empire": Verblovskij can also be seen in the Lithuanian form: Verzhbolovskij.

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Owned and managed a restaurant in Nice by the name of "Tiptop" as well as a separately located hotel on Ave. Shakespeare in Nice (now destroyed) by the name of "Pension Provencale".

    2. Last name: Werblovsky (French spelling).

    3 Random memories of Irene Petersen:
    A. As a young girl recalls many arguments between Catherine and her mother Elizabeth. The arguments were frequent and always in German so the Irene could not understand them.
    B. Catherine became pregnant at one point out of wedlock and had an abortion, which her mother convinced her to do. She always deeply regretted for the rest of her life having the abortion.
    C. Arik was always upset with his mother Catherine for having left him in the care of nannies and Catherine's parents as a six-month infant as his parents left on their diplomatic travels that took the young couple across the Russia to Japan, then Canada and Washington DC. Irene felt that it was in retrospect a good thing because of all the Revolutionary uprisings in Russia. Arik apparently left with his grandparents through Finland to Germany.
    D. Irene remembers talk that her grandfather Werblovsky had a mistress.
    E. Irene remembers her mother telling her as a young girl that the parents of Adolf Werblowsky would entertain Price Radziwill. There were many Radziwills in Lithuania and Poland and which Radziwill this may be is unknown.

    4. Letter received in Russian and translated by John Slatter as follows addressed to Irene Petersen:
    "Dear Irena!
    At your request (you and I spoke together at Anchorage in August 1991) I report that until 1917 merchant of the first guild, hereditary honorary citizen, member of the management board of the Northern Mining Company Adolf Zakharovich Verblovskii and his wife Elizaveta Eduardovna Verblovskaia resided in St Petersburg at No. 16 Chernyshev Pereulok [pereulok = lane, side street - JS]. The street name remains to this day.
    Forgive a certain delay with this letter. I am sending it with someone. Receive my Christmas and New Year greetings. I wish you good health and happiness.
    Tatiana S. Fedorova,
    Central State Navy Archive
    36 Millionnaia ul.
    St Petersburg 191065"
    [Note: When I traveled to St. Petersburg in June 2009 as part of a tour, I tried to find this address. It is in the area near the Kirov ballet, but the area is now quite rundown and a warren of small alleys and unmarked streets. I had limited time and ultimately could not find the exact address in the few minutes I had.]

    5. From Oct. 7 to Oct 10, 2016, I and my mother Irene visited Lithuania by car. We entered from Latvia on the west coast along the Baltic Sea traveling from Kuldiga in Latvia. We passed through the Lithuanian port city of Klaipeda before turning inland to Jurbarkas. According to my research on Jewish.gen, there was a presence of some Verblovskys in Jurbarkas. This locality is a rural farming and small industry area with no real town center. It is mainly surburban housing and there was no place for local history nor historical buildings of any interest. No time was spent here except to view the area.
    From Jurbarkas, we drove down south along the Russian border of KalinIngrad. Kaliningrad is what used to be Prussia of Germany and it remains in Russian hands since WWII. From the border gate about 7 kilometers east is the small village of Virbalis, which is believed to be the source village for the name Verblovsky (see separate discussion on this). This area was under Polish administration for many years which explains the -sky ending in our name, which means from such and such a place. the Jewish people here most likely spoke German. There are a few old buildings among the both the older and modern suburban homes, but there is no Jewish presence here nor much more than a small city hall and a library. We were here on a Saturday and nothing was open nor does there appear to be any research opportunities there.
    From Virbalis, we traveled to Kaunas, the second largest city in Lithuania. There is a synagogue that is about 140 years old still remaining and well worth the visit. Nazi Germany used the building as a warehouse and it survived that time period. There was a caretaker couple there who also confirmed that the previous small village of Virbalis is most likely the source for our surname. They were will-informed and knew no on with our surname. They did provide us a contact by the name of Galina Baranova at the Lithuanian State Historical Archives, Gerosios Vilties 10, LT-03134, Vilnius. She is a Director in the facility and the Jewish expert.
    We then traveled to Vilnius and spent two days. We first visited the Jewish Gaion Museum, which was a disappointment for research purposes. It was more of an art museum with some history as well, but certainly not a research resource. I did learn in one exhibit that at in the very earliest 1800s, the authorities required the Jews to take on surnames since they were instituting excessive taxes on them and needed to better account for them. This would mean that the Verblovsky name probably only came into existence a generation before Zacharie. Also it was interesting to learn that at one point in history, Lithuania had the hightest per capita of Jews which amount to almost 20% of the population.
    Our next stop in Vilnius was to the actual Archives where we were able to meet with Galina Baranova. From our short visit I learned the following:
    1. She confirmed that Virbalis could very well be the source of the Verblovsky name. It doesn't necessarily mean that our family came directly from there, but it could very well be the source of the name.
    2. She did not feel that our Verblovskys were of Vilnius even though they may briefly lived there.
    3. She was able to locate the streat name Bolshaha where Genrikh Verblovsky lived in 1915. It is now called Didzioji and is one of the most prestigious streets in the old city. It fronts the City Hall and the Philharmonic Hall. Today it is the most fashionable street for international fashion houses. It would indicate that Genrikh was probably well off financially.
    4. She confirmed that until the early 1900s, there was no civil registration of vital events. Each religious group kept track of these events; i.e. the Catholic Church, the Russian Orthodox, and the Jewish shetls. The only source of births for our family would be Jewish records. She also used and recommended the same site I do which is the Lithuanian history site https://www.litvaksig.org/. She said that there are occasional updates, but unfortunately some areas have good records and others have none -- so it is hit and miss.
    5. She also confirmed that if the family was financially well off, then they could have easily paid a poorer family for their sons to render military service in their behalf.
    6. She indicated that Virbalis records, if any, could perhaps be in Polish archives since this area was under their dominion at certain parts in their history.
    7. Since Adolphe achieved First Guild status in his lifetime according other sources we have, she indicated that Russian Archives may have more information on our family.
    8. The Lithuanian Archives does not do research, but they do offer a reading room. The documents are mainly Russian, who had dominion over Lithunia from 1795 to the modern era. She did not think a search would be to fruitful unless there was a specific village we could prove we are from. Their cataloging is mainly by locality. She was not very hopeful about this approach, but she says there may be some government document that mentions our family in passing.

    6. Research work done from Russian sources in St. Petersburg, January 2021, by Konnor Petersen:
    A. Z. VERBLOVSKY'S MINERAL-MINING PLANT. PETROGRAD. 1903-1918.
    Central Government Historical Archive - Saint Petersburg. Fund 586
    FUND DESCRIPTION
    FUND INFORMATION
    Shortened name: A. Z. VERBLOVSKY'S MINERAL-MINING PLANT. PETROGRAD.
    1903-1918.
    Date ranges for documents: 1903-1913
    Summarization of Documents:
    The predecessor of the Northern Mining Joint Stock Company was the Partnership "AZ Verblovsky and Co", founded on April 15, 1903 by the Petersburg merchant of the 1st guild AZ Verblovsky and the pharmacist L.Ya. Herzenberg (I'm not confident on who this is. It could be an unknown son of Jacob Herzenberg - brother of Edouard/Elias - or it could be Leonhard Herzenberg - son of Eleazer brother of Edouard/Elias - but I'm not sure that Eleazer's name in Russian would start with a Я) for the construction of a mineral grinding plant. The enterprise planned to produce artificial cryolite under a patent acquired by A.Z. Verblovsky from the Hertigswalde chemical plant in Saxony (Germany).
    On May 19, 1904, A.Z. Verblovsky rented from the owner of the machine-building plant I.A. Goldmer the premises of the copper boiler room and part of the forge to accommodate the mineral-grinding plant, where cryolite, ground heavy spar, gypsum, putty chalk, concrete sand, gravel and crushed stone were produced.
    In 1907, the Partnership entered into an agreement with the Sindikat firm for exploration of deposits of heavy spar on the Yuzhno-Oleny Island of the Petrozavodsk region (Olonets province), and since 1908 it has been engaged in exploration of mineral deposits in the Arkhangelsk and Vologda provinces, as well as the exploitation of sand and gravel deposits in the St. Petersburg province.
    On February 17, 1909, the composition of the Partnership was expanded to include Yu.A. (most likely Julian Von Landau) and M.A. Landau (Maximilien Landau). On February 5, 1910, to manage his own enterprises, A.Z. Verblovsky established the Northern Mining Joint-Stock Company. In this regard, the Partnership actually turned into an agent-commission office, which consisted of, on January 15, 1911, A.Z. Verblovsky and his employee, the Luga tradesman G.A. Herzenberg (I'm not sure who this would be).
    On March 17, 1913, the Partnership was liquidated, and all its assets were transferred to the Northern Mining Joint-Stock Company. Former representatives of the Association were introduced to the board of the Society.
    In August 1913, A.Z. Verblovsky, together with the new owners of the Society, railway engineer G.A. Martirosyants, G.A. Herzenberg and Yu.A. Landau, concluded an agreement with the chairman of the Special Commission for the Construction of the Marine and Main Artillery

    Ranges for the construction of earthworks for the Priyutino-Ladoga Lake highway.
    The joint-stock company was liquidated, and the plant was nationalized on the basis of the Council of People's Commissars' decree on June 28, 1918.
    Composition of documents:
    Agreements on the establishment and transformation of the Partnership (1903; 1909–1911); on the lease of the premises of the machine-building plant of I.A.Goldmer (1904) and land in the Olonets province. for the development of fossil deposits (1907-1916). Contracts and correspondence on orders for the production of works by the Northern Mining Society (1913–1916).
    Permanent link: https://spbarchives.ru/infres/-/archive/cgia/586

    At the corner of 1st Murinsky Prospect and Mezhevaya Street, a land plot with a house was owned by a merchant of the first guild, hereditary honorary citizen Adolf Zakharovich Verblovsky. He owned an broker's office for the sale of silk, cloth and manufactured goods in Gostiny Dvor, and also owned a mineral-milling plant on the Stroganovskaya embankment. https://thelib.ru/books/sergey_glezerov/severnye_okrainy_peterburga_lesnoy_grazhdanka_ruchi_udelnaya-read-8.html

    DEATH:
    1. Transcription from French of death certificate in the possession of Irene Petersen, his granddaughter: "The 2nd of December 1934 at 15:30 hours [3:30 pm] died in his apartment at 46, Blvd. Gambetta in Nice, France: Adolphe Werblovsky born in Vilnus (Russia) [added in "Latvia"] the 8th of June 1861. Unemployed. Son of Zacharie Werblovsky and of (last name and first name) not known by person declaring his death. Spouse of Elisabeth Herzenberg without further information." Photo accompanies death certificate.

    PHOTOS:
    1. One photo attached to Family Search and in the possession of Irene Petersen is a postcard addressed from Catherine to her father Adolphe Werblowsky in Russian. The following is the translation:
    In English:
    "To A.Z. Verblovski
    Petrograd, Chernyshev per. 16
    Dear Dad!
    We ask you please to come here tomorrow, on Saturday, since we leave for X. on Tuesday. If we depart later on, it will be hotter, and we won't be there for long time. Nikolai Ivanovich also says that you should come ащк that business now, it is more convenient. Big trouble with train tickets as well. We look forward to seeing you the day after tomorrow. Maybe I should have a … power of attorney? Please inquire and arrange for it if necessary.
    In the meantime I kiss you warmly,
    Your loving daughter Katyusha
    May 15th 1915"
    In Russian:
    "А.З. Вербловскому
    Петроград, Чернышев пер. д. 16
    Дорогой папа!
    Мы очень просим тебя приехать сюда завтра в субботу, так как во вторник мы уедем в Х. Если уехать позже, будет жарче, поедем наверное не на очень долгий срок. Николай Иванович говорит, чтобы ты для дела приехал теперь же - это тоже удобнее. Большое затруднение с билетами. Ждём тебя послезавтра. М.б. мне лучше иметь доверенность … узнай пожалуйста и если надо устрой.
    Пока целую крепко,
    любящая дочь Катюша.
    15 мая 1915 г."

    SOURCES_MISC:
    1. City of Nice civil registration for wife.

    2. Death certificates for parents and child #1.

    3. Temple Index Bureau card for child #1.

    Adolphe married Elisabeth Herzenberg about 1892 in of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Elisabeth (daughter of Edouard or Elias Ocipovitch Herzenberg and Rebecca or Renee Ossipovna Herzenberg) was born on 25 Dec 1866 in Kuldiga (Goldingen), Courland, Latvia; died on 19 Jun 1942 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Elisabeth HerzenbergElisabeth Herzenberg was born on 25 Dec 1866 in Kuldiga (Goldingen), Courland, Latvia (daughter of Edouard or Elias Ocipovitch Herzenberg and Rebecca or Renee Ossipovna Herzenberg); died on 19 Jun 1942 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France.

    Notes:

    RESEARCH_NOTES:
    1. Partial excerpt per formal report of the Latvian Archives prepared 28 Feb 2011 for Kerry Petersen; report includes photo copy of the original of the attached with the following interpretation by the researcher:
    "The lists of merchant of Goldingen for 1868:
    2nd guild merchants.
    - Joseph, son of Lemchen Herzenberg, aged 59,
    - his wife Zippe, aged 60,
    - 1st son Laser, son of Joseph, aged 39, [KP. Lists wife and 9 children - see his notes.]
    - 2nd son Jacob, aged 37, [KP. Lists wife and 6 children - see his notes.]
    - 3rd son Elias Eduard, aged 30 (?),
    - his wife Rebecka, aged 25,
    - dau. Betty, aged 2,
    - dau. Sahra, aged 1,
    - daughter of Joseph - Hanna, aged 25, married to Abraham Herzenberg from Pilten. [KP. Summary report indicates the name Hanna is an obvious error for Theresa as shown on other documents.]"

    2. Archival Research Paper about Herzenberg Family prepared for Kerry Petersen 28 Feb 2011 and is report no. Nr. 3-P-272, 2816, 1927 N, by Latvijas Valsts Vestures Arhivs (Latvian National Archives), Slokas iela 16, Riga, LV-1007. Complete transcript is in the notes of Edouard/Elias Ocipovitch Herzenberg and the following is but a partial transcript:
    "1.3.4.4. son Elias Eduard, born in ca 1838 (aged 30 in 1868, the age is illegible in the merchant's list for 1 868). His wife Rebecka, born in ca 1843 (aged 25 in 1868). The marriage records of the Jewish community in Mitau for 1854, 1856-1868 do not contain information on the marriage of Eduard (Elias) Herzenberg, son of Jossel (Joseph) and Rebecka Herzenberg. The marriage records of Goldingen and Pilten have not survived. Their children:
    1.3.4.4.1. daughter Betty, born in ca 1866 (aged 2 in 1868) (we suppose Elisabeth and Betty was one and the same person),
    1.3.4.4.2. daughter Sara, born in ca 1867 (aged 1 in 1868) (we suppose Sara and Sonia/Sophia was one and the same person)..."

    BIOGRAPHY:
    1. Left to St. Petersburg when she got married.

    2. The following undated paper was written late 1969 in Nice, France by Catherine Werblovsky Olympieff (also known as Ekaterina Werblovskaya Olympieva) at the request of Patrick Landau through his aunt Alice Nikitina. Patrick's father, Vladimir Landau, even though he was Catherine's cousin, had less knowledge on the family then Catherine. Catherine was the granddaughter of Edouard and Rebecca Herzenberg. The letter was written a couple of years before Catherine's death after she entered into an assisted care facility in Nice. The paper was recently found among personal items previously gathered about 1969 by her daughter Irene Nadia de Lanskoy Petersen. Portions of the letter were written in three languages: English, French, and Russian. Irene, in transcribing the letter, notes that the letter was hard to follow and to make sense of. Irene's transcription dated 31 Jul 2007 with her notes added in [ ].
    "What concerns the father and mother of our mother's: Mother's father: Edouard Ocipovitch Herzenberg [or Gerzenberg] Edward son of Joseph Herzenberg born: in Mitava [or Mittau] not far ___, Baltic Provinces - not far from Riga. He died at 76 years of age (had diabetes and malaria) from lung congestion after flu. His wife was his cousin.
    Rebecca Herzenberg also married a first cousin. I am not sure of the name of her father; she died in Moscow when I was 6 years old (70 years ago). [Death would be approximately 1899?]
    They were probably married in Mitawa and came to Moscow young, because all their children were born in Moscow. The eldest 1) Elizabeth 2) Sonja [or Sonia] (Sofia) mother of Manja or Mania who now lives in Moscow, who had a sister Nadja or Nadia who was born in Moscow. Sonia's husband was Adolf Schneider - son of Aaron Schneider - who had 3 more sons: Nicolas, Alexander, Serge and a daughter Elizabeth Schneider. She got married with Martin Behr (English nationality); they had two children and lived in Moscow. Mrs. Elizabeth Behr died in London (after the Russian Revolution she lived in France, later in England.) Her brother Adolf Schneider was a brother-in-law of our mother's of course.) [This is a repeat of the above.] The Behrs had 2 children. Elisabeth Behr died in London (probably her husband Martin Behr died before.) Mrs. Behr's daughter Olga died in London about a year ago [1968-69?], her brother George Behr still lives in London is married (has 1 daughter who is married too and has 2 boys, 8 and 7.
    So my mother Elisabeth was the eldest daughter of Edward and Rebecca Herzenberg born in Moscow like her sister Sonia, the next sister Flora born in Moscow. Flora, married Joseph Offenbacher, had one son Lotar (my first cousin as well as yours). She, her husband, and son died in Germany during the war of Hitler (son Lothar). [Irene notes that another family account says that Lothar committed suicide on account of the war.] [His father] Joseph Offenbacher had an older brother Vasily [William or Wilhelm] Offenbacher who married a cousin of our mother's - Fanny, daughter of Abra[ha]m (whom all children of Edward Herzenberg used to call Uncle Abraham.) He was the husband of Grandfather Edward Herzenberg's sister Theresa. His family name was also like all: Herzenberg. Theresa Herzenberg had many children - daughter Fanny, sons Ludwig, Harry, and 2 other sons and another daughter Sophia married to another Herzenberg (all those marriages were between cousins) who had three children, Robby (Robert) who lives in Sweden and 2 daughters Clara and Roberta (died in Riga - Bolshevik Revolution). [I am not sure if Clara and Roberta are correct for this family grouping.] After Flora Herzenberg, the 4th daughter was my Aunt Anjuta [Anna Herzenberg-Landau]. Then there was another one Genga (Eugenie) married Harry Taube from Riga - were killed by Hitler's army. She was the 5th daughter of Edward Herzenberg. The 6th was Lilja [Lilia] (1st wife of Uncle Max Landau - died in Davos, Switzerland from TB.) Then was another daughter Milja, died very young (she was the 7th daughter). The youngest daughter Tonya [Tonia] died in Moscow. Then there were two brothers, the oldest Ivan (John) married a French young girl from Mussidan, Dordogne, France. She was daughter of the Mayor of that town. Died in the north of Russia where - she was sent sick and was sent with her to Mourmansk (north of Russia). Uncle Vanja's [Vania, Ivan, John all same name wife Lydia died there [note her maiden name was Lydie Buisson]. Uncle Vanja died too in Bolshevik Revolution. Their 3 children: Micha (Michel) died probably in Moscow; his brother Andrei (Andre) Herzenberg and Suzanne Hindzee (Herzenberg) - 1st husband (French) Volant. She has a daughter in Toronto married in Toronto (Alja [or Alice Nikitina] knew her) who has two children, boy and girl. The father's family name is A. [Albert?] Statter - wife Lydie (Suzanne's daughter) - son Albert. [Irene's note: last known address was 33 Stonegate Road, Toronto, Canada, M8Y-1V8; phone 416-251-6295.]
    There was yet other families related to us through our mother's. It was a well known dentist. His name was Kovarsky. His wife was the cousin of our mother's. They had a lot of children - 3 brothers Misha (Michael), Leva (Leon), 2 daughters Choura (Alexandra). Chura who now is same age as Suzanne [Herzenberg Hindzee] - the only one alive. I forget the name of the eldest brother deceased. Manja (Mania) in Moscow knows more about that family. What was the name of the mother cousin of our mother's-probably it was yet another of the Herzenberg family. As Alja [Alice Nikitina] will be going to Moscow she will be able to find out more form Manja [Mania]. Then there was yet another family related to the wife of our grandfather through the husband or wife Idelson. There was a girl Lisa Idelson and her brother. I think that Manja must know something about them. They lived in Moscow. I used to go see them with my mother when I was about 8 or 10 years old.
    Now George Behr has written from London thanking me for my sympathy condolences on account of the death of his sister Olga Behr. She must have been older than 78 years. he thought that his aunt on his father's side, Nina Karlovna died in Moscow, as well as his cousin Leija, but I think it is relatives on the side of his father Bahr, and the cousin is perhaps of the Schneider family (it is possible that the cousin is still living). All these people lived in Moscow.
    Now what concerns the Packschwer family. The one that came to see you with the Vietnamese wife has passed away. His name was Julien Packschwer born in Vitebesk, Russia. He was 72. His younger brother Saveijn (Sahva) engineer in London named himself Packshaw, died in England 3 weeks before Julien, leaving a widow (2nd marriage) and 2 children. It was the death of his younger brother that caused reaction on Julien Packshwer. He died 3 weeks after him. He was found on a street in Nice, France with a cerebral hemorrhage-fell in the street. Police took him to the hospital St. Rock where he died at 19 hours in the evening and remained in a coma. His car 2 CV (small) stayed in the parking where he had left it. It was only his Vietnamese wife [Mado] returning from Saigon 1 month after his death that was able to retrieve that car from the parking. Yet another day or two, it would have been impounded. But as it was the widow herself then came. They did not charge her anything. But as the car was her husband's-she has to wait by inheritance law to be able to sell it and divide up in 4 parts to his children. The eldest son of another marriage Leon is an eye doctor in Paris, then 3 other children. Oldest Robert in Montreal, CA; another son in ___ was in the navy for 3 years. The oldest was in the Air force, married a girl from Morocco - they are going to have a child soon. The daughter Irene married, has a little boy, the husband is serving in the military; they live in Cayrons near Vence, France in the Packshwer house. The widow/mother Mado inherited ¼ of the sum, the children ¾ divided in 4 for each of the 4 children. Through a real estate in Vence, Julien's house of 1000 sq. meters is worth 18 million francs. If the children keep the house, they will in turn need to give on fourth of the cost to the widow who also has the right to half of his monthly pension of 30,000 francs. She came to see me day before yesterday and told me all these details. So here you have it-the relatives. The mother of the Packshwer father was 1st cousin of our mother's through the daughter of the sister of our grandfather Edward Herzenberg maiden name Theresa Herzenberg died in Nice, born I think in Mitawa [Mitau], Baltic Provinces. She was buried with her husband in Nice at the Caucade cemetery.
    Now I add what George Behr wrote from London that his wife Janet has seen Aunt Anjuta [Anna Herzenberg] in Monte Carlo, then he wrote about his cousin in Moscow who he thinks has passed away (he is going to find out about it from Manja-he asked their address in Monaco). She was the daughter of the oldest sister Polina Aronovna of his mother. Here is what concerns that family... [Balance of letter missing]."

    3. Random memories of Irene Petersen:
    A. As a young girl recalls many arguments between Catherine and her mother Elizabeth. The arguments were frequent and always in German so the Irene could not understand them.
    B. Catherine became pregnant at one point out of wedlock and had an abortion, which her mother convinced her to do. She always deeply regretted for the rest of her life having the abortion.
    C. Arik was always upset with his mother Catherine for having left him in the care of nannies and Catherine's parents as a six-month infant as his parents left on their diplomatic travels that took the young couple across the Russia to Japan, then Canada and Washington DC. Irene felt that it was in retrospect a good thing because of all the Revolutionary uprisings in Russia. Arik apparently left with his grandparents through Finland to Germany.
    D. Irene remembers talk that her grandfather Werblovsky had a mistress.

    4. Letter received in Russian and translated by John Slatter as follows addressed to Irene Petersen:
    "Dear Irena!
    At your request (you and I spoke together at Anchorage in August 1991) I report that until 1917 merchant of the first guild, hereditary honorary citizen, member of the management board of the Northern Mining Company Adolf Zakharovich Verblovskii and his wife Elizaveta Eduardovna Verblovskaia resided in St Petersburg at No. 16 Chernyshev Pereulok [pereulok = lane, side street - JS]. The street name remains to this day.
    Forgive a certain delay with this letter. I am sending it with someone. Receive my Christmas and New Year greetings. I wish you good health and happiness.
    Tatiana S. Fedorova,
    Central State Navy Archive
    36 Millionnaia ul.
    St Petersburg 191065"

    DEATH:
    1. Death Certificate.

    Children:
    1. 7. Catherine Werblowsky or Verblovski was born on 8 Oct 1893 in Saint Petersburg, Russia; died on 8 Jan 1972 in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France; was buried in Nice, Alpes Maritimes, France.
    2. Natalie Werblowsky was born about 1895 in of Saint Petersburg, Russia; died about 1897 in of Saint Petersburg, Russia.