Pritchett Family

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I had an epiphany (an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure) that no one would know who these folks are in one more generation. I didn't want that to happen. So here we go.

Front Row, left to right: Renee Smith (daughter of Vivian and Ray Smith), Menetta Pritchett (Frank's wife), Betty Reynolds (daughter of Jessie Reynolds, her surname at the time of the photo. She divorced and then, later, married Gilbert Brighton, the wonderful man who baptized me.), Elaine Smith, Myrna's mother.

Second Row, left to right: Annie Pritchett Maiben (Sarah Ellen's daughter), Jean Anderson, (daughter of Afton Pritchett Anderson, Vivian's Aunt who was just about one month older), (moving to the left), Mina Ericksen Pritchett, Vivian Smith (Mina's daughter), Jessie Reynolds (Mina's daughter).

Back Row: Frank Pritchett, Sarah Ellen Thompson Pritchett Wilson, Afton Anderson (daughter of Sarah Ellen and James Wilson, her second husband), Floyd Anderson (husband of Afton) and last, Raymond Smith, husband of Vivian.

Taken at Grandma Wilson's home.

As an aside: Sarah Ellen Thompson married (2) 3 Jan 1894 James M. Wilson, a blacksmith. Her first husband, Levi Franklin Pritchett, was killed by an armed robber who robbed his safe. James Wilson was born 25 Dec 1836, Elzabethtown, Pennsylvania. He died 4 June 1911 at Mt. Pleasant, Utah. The couple had one child, F, Afton Wilson, born 6 Oct 1894 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. She married Floyd Anderson. She was baptized on 5 Sep 1907. Her daughter, Jean Savage, joined the Catholic Church and lived in Price. Afton and Jean kept close contact with Vivian Pritchett Smith.

Pritchett Family

You may want to keep this information.

I had an epiphany (an illuminating discovery, realization, or disclosure) that no one would know who these folks are in one more generation. I didn't want that to happen. So here we go.

Front Row, left to right: Renee Smith (daughter of Vivian and Ray Smith), Menetta Pritchett (Frank's wife), Betty Reynolds (daughter of Jessie Reynolds, her surname at the time of the photo. She divorced and then, later, married Gilbert Brighton, the wonderful man who baptized me.), Elaine Smith, Myrna's mother.

Second Row, left to right: Annie Pritchett Maiben (Sarah Ellen's daughter), Jean Anderson, (daughter of Afton Pritchett Anderson, Vivian's Aunt who was just about one month older), (moving to the left), Mina Ericksen Pritchett, Vivian Smith (Mina's daughter), Jessie Reynolds (Mina's daughter).

Back Row: Frank Pritchett, Sarah Ellen Thompson Pritchett Wilson, Afton Anderson (daughter of Sarah Ellen and James Wilson, her second husband), Floyd Anderson (husband of Afton) and last, Raymond Smith, husband of Vivian.

Taken at Grandma Wilson's home.

As an aside: Sarah Ellen Thompson married (2) 3 Jan 1894 James M. Wilson, a blacksmith. Her first husband, Levi Franklin Pritchett, was killed by an armed robber who robbed his safe. James Wilson was born 25 Dec 1836, Elzabethtown, Pennsylvania. He died 4 June 1911 at Mt. Pleasant, Utah. The couple had one child, F, Afton Wilson, born 6 Oct 1894 in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. She married Floyd Anderson. She was baptized on 5 Sep 1907. Her daughter, Jean Savage, joined the Catholic Church and lived in Price. Afton and Jean kept close contact with Vivian Pritchett Smith.

Trauntvein History and Mine Disasters

Please keep this someplace because I can't remember from time to time. I sat LHT down and this is what I learned.

His Uncle Neldon Trauntvein, Henry's next to the youngest brother, was killed in a mine cave-in in Castle Gate. He was the only one killed in the accident.

Tom Grundy, husband to Crystal Trauntvein Grundy, Henry's sister, was seriously injured in an accidental cave-in at Castle Gate. Broke his hip and leg and he had to have a pin placed in the hip and down the leg which made him crippled.

Gilmer Nielsen, Delma Rostron Nielsen, sister of Gladys, was killed in an explosion in Kenilworth mine. He was one of seven killed. He was badly burned.

Bert Llewellyn, Bulah Rostron Llewellyn, sister of Gladys, was crushed by a loading machine. He was found dead beneath the machine where he was either working on it or had gone to get warm while his load went out.

Henry was injured when his foot was caved-on. He broke his ankle and foot. They were going to use TNT on a blocking. They could not get beneath it. So paddled into the water and placed the dynamite and paddled back. Got just to the edge of the water. Something told him to get off the raft. Walked away back, the water disappeared after the blast but the raft he had been on was smashed against the ceiling. Then he was in the mine and went into an entry. He had blocked the door over but someone accidentally removed it and he could have been gassed. He was walking into the mine and was using his lantern to test for air. He found his lamp went out so he turned and ran away from the black damp. He hit into a timber and passed out. There was air at the level of the floor and he revived and was able to get out. He dislocated his shoulder. He went to a chiropractor, Dr. Munk, and he put it back in place.

He started mining when he was 13-years old. His dad expected him to mine as much coal each day as he did. They had to blast their own coal, pick it out, load the cart and pull it out using a horse. They were paid by the load. That was the Clear Creek Mine.

Guess what? I did leave something behind.‏

Myrna wrote: I left both of those CDs of Aunt Eva--mine and yours. This is an awful request, but would you mail one of them to me? Thanks!

Thanks to Jared, even LHT was impressed with my front teeth being without those terrible black stains. All of the other teeth feel fine, as well. Many thanks.

Thanks also for following my spirit whisperings and getting help with our family names. That would have been worth my paying my way. Then, on top of it all, I have the great good fortune of spending time with the grandchildren. 

I had such a good time with all of you. When I gave Grandpa his gift from Emma, he found it had a quarter inside. No wonder she was short--she gave us 50-cents of her money. Tell her thank you for us.

Give all of our little sweeties a hug and kiss.

Kirsten wrote: I thought about that yesterday and thought "no, I think she said that one was mine."  Follow the thoughts, Kirsten!!!  Some day, I'll learn.  Yes, I will slip it in the mail to you.

Thank YOU for coming!  Sorry we were so stressed out.  Maybe next time will be  a little more relaxing.

loves

Myrna wrote: "Some day, I'll learn." Yes, and if each of us really did that we would have gas in the car and tax in the pocket. Still we are blessed with tender mercies--like daughters who will mail us the other CD. Of course, keep the one meant for you!

Life is stress. I doubt that it will be better next time, just different. I did have a good time and am not certain why you are concerned about it. Any of the children I visit have stresses and I have my own here at home. You know about that, you get in on some of them.

Lots of love, M

Letter for Michael

Myrna wrote: Did you get the letter of recommendation from LHT for Michael?

Todd wrote: Yes.  Printed and in an envelope.  Thank you. I thought Amy had responded already.


Amy wrote: Yes, and thank you very much!  It was a very nice letter!

Also, thank you for the halloween package and treat $.  The kids always enjoy getting those!  And thank you for all the cd's!  Very much appreciated!

love,

Amy


Myrna wrote: You are welcome. However, after being with Kirsten and her family when they went to spend their dollars, I wonder if I should also include a dime each time so they have money for the tax. Kirsten had to dig up about 8-cents in tax for each of the dollars.

Love, M

Kenilworth Photos Found by Shawn

Shawn wrote:
Hi,
I seem to remember hearing Aberdeen Mine in relation to the Kenilworth mining. What are Bull Hollow and Blue Gate?-Shawn


Myrna wrote: Aberdeen was what Kenilworth was called at first. It was then called Independent Coal and Coke but they cut the coke from the name because the coal didn't coke very well. Dad LH remembers hearing Bull Hollow and Blue Gate but he can't remember where those were.


Shawn wrote:

Thanks,


Just wondered because I remembered I had found some pictures on Picasa from Kenilworth once, and when Todd sent the Nephi pictures I went and found the pictures again. They are all modern, and are from a guy’s ride on his four-wheeler up in that area. He just mentioned those two other names, and they were not familiar to me.

Here are his pics, I found them interesting as they reminded me of hiking in the area with Dad:

http://picasaweb.google.com/Dennis.Udink/KenilworthCastle#

-Shawn

Myrna wrote: Dad says to tell you thanks. He will try to figure out where Bull Hollow is by looking at the photos. Love, M

These are just two of the ones posted. A visit to the site is well worth it.

Did you get?

From Myrna: Did you get the letter of recommendation from LHT for Michael?

From Amy: Yes, and thank you very much!  It was a very nice letter!

Also, thank you for the halloween package and treat $.  The kids always enjoy getting those!  And thank you for all the cd's!  Very much appreciated!

love,

Amy

From Myrna: You are welcome. However, after being with Kirsten and her family when they went to spend their dollars, I wonder if I should also include a dime each time so they have money for the tax. Kirsten had to dig up about 8-cents in tax for each of the dollars.

Love, M

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From Amy:  You are fine with just the dollars!  Don't worry about it....especially out here, we don't have food tax!  LOL!  Besides, I think the dentist in Colorado can afford a few cents over the dollars the kids get!  ;D

Thanks again!

Amy

Waite Snow Fun Photos

Waite Family Photos

Scout Letter for Michael

To Whom It May Concern:

I highly recommend Michael Trauntvein for the Boy Scouts of America Eagle Award. He is an outstanding young man who is thoughtful and considerate of others. 

I am not only his grandfather but I am also the Salt Creek District Commissioner, a Utah district, and am over advancements. I have worked with many young men and have direct knowledge of the projects they have completed. The project that Michael performed for his community was such an outstanding project that I mention it to others to help them understand the scope a project should have. Michael involved his school and community in gathering food for the food bank. He showed great leadership in organizing the drive and getting others involved. It was a great success.

Before moving to Ohio, while he was still living in American Fork, he performed in school plays, participated in musical events, won several awards for his achievements and was active in events for his church and community. Even then, while he was in grade school, he showed the characteristics of leadership which are evident in his life today. He has been, and is, a Scout who practices good scouting principles. 

Recently he went on a mini-mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in his area of Ohio. It made him even more aware of others and helped him develop an even greater testimony of the work and mission of Jesus Christ.

Sincerely yours,

Leonard H Trauntvein,

Grandfather and Salt Creek District Commissioner