Lottie Lewis & Allen Hodson

Lottie Lewis was one of Birda's half-sisters.

She married Allen K Hodson* (of Ashley Precinct, UT) on 28 Dec 1898 in Ashley(Vernal?), UT

Thus, she became Lottie Lewis Hodson.

*The name is also commonly found spelled as "Hodgson".

Allen Hodson and Lottie Lewis
Photoshopped together by me
Found in the personal albums of Dallas Workman

 Marriage License:

SOURCE: familysearch.org
Film # 0481100

 Newspaper notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1899, Jan 5, p.1

Newspaper notice transcribed:
"One of Millward's young lords carried off one of our young ladies starting last Wednesday on the voyage of life.  The benedict is Heber Carrol and the blushing bride, Miss Lottie Lewis.  We wish them a pleasant journey."

Newspaper correction: 

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1899, Jan 12, p.2

Newspaper correction transcribed:

"Ever since the Express came from press last week Heber Carroll has been endeavoring to coax his wife home, but as Al Hodson had the license and not Carroll, as reported by our Fourth ward correspondent, Heber found his task a hopeless one and concluded to console himself by spending the winter in the Uintah Stake Academy."

1900 Census:

SOURCE: familysearch.org

I include the 1900 census here as it gives interesting clues just a year or two after their marriage.  If the census was taken door-to-door, this implies that on one side of their newlywed nest was Lottie's married half-sister, Annie Carroll, and on the other side was the rest of the Carroll clan, namely Edmund and Ester Carroll- WHO ALSO happened to be the witnesses present who signed on Lottie and Allen's marriage license... interesting little tidbit, yes?

Allen unfortunately died just a few years later in 1904, so it's a miracle to have the little bits of information we do about their nuptials and where they lived during this early timeframe.

Death info on Joseph H Carroll

Joseph Hyrum Carroll was one of Birda's brother-in-laws.

He was the first husband to Birda's older sister, Annie Elizabeth Lewis.

Joseph Hyrum Carroll
From the personal albums of Howard Carroll

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 4 Jun 1976- Heber, Wasatch, Utah

DEATH: 13 Sept 1934- Arlington, Riverside, California

He was 58 years old when he died.

Death notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1934, Sept 20, p.1

Death notice transcribed:

Valley's First Threshing Machine Operator Dies At Home in California

Word was received by DeVere Carroll on September 13 of the serious illness of his father Joseph H. Carroll at Riverside, Calif.  The family left immediately but death occurred before they arrived.  Funeral services were held at Riverside under the direction of the LDS church.

Joseph H. Carroll was born June 4, 1873 at Heber City.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Carroll.  He came to Ashley Valley as a boy and lived here until 1922 when he moved to California, where he has since lived.  He was married to Annie E. Lewis at Vernal.  As a resident of the Maeser ward he operated one of the first threshing machines in the valley and was well known among the people here.

Death occurred rather sudden on Thursday, September 13 in a hospital at Riverside.  He had been under the doctor's care since 1931 but not seriously ill.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Afton Birch of Roosevelt and the following sons: DeVere, Darrell, Veldon and Norman Carroll, all of Vernal.  All of the survivors were in attendance at the funeral services at Riverside.

*Punctuation added wherein I was aware.

Death Certificate:

Found in the personal albums of Howard Carroll

Photos of Annie & John Weist

Annie L. Weist was one of Birda's older sisters.

The following are a handful of photos of Annie and her third husband, John W. Weist, that have not yet been posted.

From the personal albums of Howard Carroll

From the personal albums of Patty Stewart

From the personal albums of Howard Carroll

Found on ancestry.com, Feb 2013

Young Annie Lewis in photos

Annie Elizabeth Lewis was one of Birda's older sisters.

The following are a few photos of her in her youthful days, found in the personal albums of Howard Carroll.

Annie Lewis about 18 years old,
Portrait taken in Heber, Utah

Annie portrait

Annie L. Springer & John Weist

Annie Elizabeth Lewis Carroll Springer was one of Birda's older sisters.

She married John William Weist (of Vernal, Utah) on 20 Dec 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah.  It was John's second marriage and Annie's third marriage.

Thus, she became Annie E. Lewis Carroll Springer Weist... or simply, Annie Weist.

From the personal albums of Patty Stewart

Marriage License:

SOURCE: SL County Clerk's Office,
Marriage & Passport Division, July 2012

Death info on Nathan Springer

Nathan Springer was a brother-in-law to Birda.  

He was the 2nd husband to Birda's older sister, Annie Elizabeth Lewis Carroll.

"Nate C Springer, Knightsville, April 14, 1912"
From Kaylene Harding via email, Sept 2014

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 1 July 1876- Midway, Wasatch, Utah

DEATH: 24 Sept 1938- Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah

He was 62 years old when he died.

Obituary:

SOURCE: SL Tribune 1938, Sept 24, p.15
Distinct typo with the first name as "Mason"

Obituary transcribed:
[Nathan] Springer
MIDWAY- [Nathan] C. Springer, 62, World War veteran, of Vernal, died today at 1:30 a.m. in a Salt Lake hospital.
He was born at Midway July 1, 1876.  He married Annie Carroll, March 18, 1925.  Mr. Springer was an active Church worker.
Surviving are his wife; his mother, Mrs. Matilda Springer, Midway; a sister, Mrs. H.T. Coleman, Midway; a brother, J.R. Springer, Salt Lake; and five step-children, DeVera Carroll, Veldon Carroll, Dell Carroll and Norman Carroll, all of Vernal; and Mrs. Afton Birch of Roosevelt.
Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1:30 p.m. in the Midway Second Ward Chapel, under the direction of Bishop Alma Huber.  The American Legion post will be in charge of military honors.  Burial will be in the Midway Cemetery.  Friends may call at the home of Mrs. Coleman in Midway Sunday evening and Monday prior to services.
*Spelling corrected wherein I was aware.

Follow-up obituary:

SOURCE: SL Tribune 1938, Sept 26, p.16

Follow-up obituary transcribed:
Nathan C. Springer
MIDWAY- Services for Nathan C. Springer, 62, were held today at 1:30 p.m. in Midway Second Ward.
Mr. Springer, a World War veteran, was born at Midway, July 1, 1876.  He married Annie Carroll March 18, 1925, and had been an active Church worker.
He is survived by his widow, his mother, Mrs. Matilda Springer, a sister, Mrs. H.T. Coleman of Midway; a brother, J.R. Springer of Salt Lake City; five stepchildren, DeVera, Veldon, Dell and Norman Carroll of Vernal and Mrs. Afton Birch of Roosevelt.
Friends may call at the home of Mrs. Coleman in Midway Sunday evening and prior to the services on Monday.
The American Legion Post will be in charge of the military honors.  Burial will be in Midway Cemetery.

Local obituary:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1938, Oct 6, p.8

Local obituary transcribed:
Final Tribute for Nathan Springer Paid at Midway
Funeral services for Nathan C. Springer, 62, who died at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City, September 24, from complications following a major operation were held in the Midway 2nd ward September 26.  Bishop Alma Huber conducted the services and the American Legion took charge of the military part of the program.
The speakers were A.L. Alder, a life-long friend, Jacob Probst, who was Bishop for many years, and Bishop Alma Huber.  An original poem, "My Brother", written by Miss Verna Berg.  A letter from his nephew Dale Coleman who is in Seattle and could not be present was read by Bishop Huber.  The opening prayer was offered by George A Huntington and the benediction by Joseph Huber.  The grave was dedicated by the Legion Chaplain John E. Danielson.  Musical number rendered were a male quartet Karl Francis and Nephi Probst and Reed Kohler a duet by Karl and Francis Probst ex-service men and two numbers by Frank Epperson and Miss Maybell Moulton.  The chapel was filled to overflowing and the floral offerings were many and beautiful.  Among others was a beautiful wreath in Legion Colors from the Wasatch County Post and a lovely one from the Amerian Legion Post of Pioche Nevada where he was ... commander when residing at that place.
Nathan C. Springer was born in Midway July 1st 1876 a son of Nathan C and Matilda Robey Springer.  He spent most of his life in Midway where he has many friends and was a most respected and esteemed citizen.  He was one of the first seven volunteers of Midway who enlisted for the World War in early April 1917.  He served in France returning home after being honorably discharged in March 1919.  He was married in the Salt Lake temple to Annie E. Carroll March 18, 1925 and since that time has resided in Vernal with the exception of two years spent at Pioche, Nevada.  He was a faithful Latter-Day Saint and has worked in many of the organizations.  He was also interested in dramatics and directed and took part in much of the early dramatic work in Midway.  He was a great reader and kept in touch with current events of the day.  He was of a very cheerful and congenial disposition having the gift of winning and holding friends.  Beside his widow he leaves his mother Mrs. Matilda Springer, one sister Miss Emily Coleman of Midway, one brother, J.R. Springer of Salt Lake City and five step-children, DeVera, Veldon, Dell, Norman Carroll of Vernal and Mrs. Afton Birch of Roosevelt.  He lost his father when only a lad and has always been exceptionally kind and considerate of his mother.  Interment was in the Midway cemetery.  The casket was draped with the American Flag and military honors were done and taps sounded at his grave.  The family have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement.
The American Legion boys served as pallbearers and honorary pallbearers were Frank Springer, Wayne, John, and Franklin Coleman.
Those from outside the country who attended the services were Mrs. Susie O'Niel, Mrs. Mary O'Niel, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hards, Mrs. Edra Magee, Mrs. Luella Corros, Mrs. Elizabeth Epperson, Mrs. Catherine Bee, Mrs. Nora Valtri, Mrs. Vera Clayton, Mr. and Mrs. N.C. Coleman, Mr. and Mrs. George McCarrel, Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Springer, Frank and Elois? Springer, Mr. and Mrs. George Whitley, Mr. and Mrs. Alva Ross and daughter Melba, Mr. Walter Bigler, Bp Jacob Probst of Salt Lake City, Mrs. A.I. Toone, Mrs. Bianche Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Robinson of Ogden, Mrs. Annie Springer, Mr. and Mrs. DeVere Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Veldon Carroll, Norman Carroll, Dell Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Hatch, Mr. and Mrs. Harold E Hullinger, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Lewis, and Siney Lewis of Vernal, Mr. and Mrs. Axel Birch from Roosevelt, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Madsen, Mrs. Chloe Madsen, Mrs. Mina Adams, Mrs. Maria Robey, Mrs. Clyde Scott, Mrs. Leone Wilde, Maxwell Wilde, Louis Woolsey, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Coleman, Wayne and Maybelle Coleman of Provo, Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Coleman, J-- Franklin Beatrice and Chloe Ann Coleman of Pioche, Nevada, Mr. and Mrs. Reed Phillips of Evantson, Wyoming, Mrs. Evelyn Dall-- of Prark City, Mr. A.C. M-Ke--, Mrs. I.C. Gre--well ---- California, Paul Alexander of San Francisco, California, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Tate of Sandy and Mr. B-- ler of Payson.  Wasatch Wave.
*Punctuation added and spelling corrected wherein I saw fit

Death Certificate:

SOURCE: Utah State Archives

Note that on his death certificate it looks as though his date of birth is listed as: 9 July 1876.  All other indicators mention here that his birthdate was 1 July 1876.  Consider it for what it's worth...

Lewis sisters when young

This is a fantastic photo of Birda's MUCH older sisters when they were tiny little girls.

"Nonie, Minnie, and Annie Lewis as little girls"
From the personal albums of LaReta Brinkerhoff

Annie L Carroll & Nathan Springer

Annie Elizabeth Lewis Carroll was Birda's older sister.

She was married to Joseph Hyrum Carroll in 1899, but they later divorced in 1923.

Annie then married Nathan Chatman Springer (of Midway, UT) in Salt Lake City, UT on 18 Mar 1925.

Thus, she became Annie Elizabeth Lewis Carroll Springer.

Nate C Springer and Annie E Lewis Carroll
Photoshopped together by me
Nate photo from Kaylene Harding via email
Annie photo from the personal albums of Howard Carroll

Newspaper notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1925, Mar 20, p.3

Newspaper notice transcribed:
Mrs. Annie Carroll left Sunday morning for Salt Lake City where she was married to Nathan Springer of Midway in the Salt Lake temple Wednesday, March 18.  Mr. Springer and Mrs. Carroll were childhood chums and we wish them a long and happy married life.
*Spelling corrected wherein I was aware.

Marriage License notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1925, Mar 27, p.8

Marriage License notice transcribed:
Marriage License.
On March 17, the county clerk of Utah county, Provo, issued a marriage license to Nathan C. Springer of Midway and Mrs. Annie E. Carroll of Vernal.

 Marriage License application:

SOURCE: familysearch.org

Honeymoon notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1925, Apr 10, p.4-2

Honeymoon notice transcribed:

Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Springer returned home Sunday evening after spending their honeymoon in Wasatch county.

Death info on John W Weist

John William Weist was Birda's brother-in-law.

He was the 3rd husband to Birda's sister, Annie.

Photo found at findagrave.com

According to these documents the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 4 Aug 1880- Randolph, Rich, Utah

DEATH: 16 Aug 1969- Vernal, Uintah, Utah

He was 89 years old when he died.

Obituary:

SOURCE: SL Tribune 1969, Aug 17, p.C6

Obituary transcribed:
John W. Weist
VERNAL- John William Weist, 89, died of natural causes Aug. 16 in a Vernal rest home.  Born Aug. 4, 1880, Randolph, Rich County, to Carl and Ernestina Blumell Weist.  Married Myrtle Wamsley.  She died.  Married Annie Lewis Carroll.  She died Nov. 5, 1964.  Farmer, stockman.  Survivors: sons, daughter, Harry H., Pe Ell, Wash.; Henry J., Lebanon, Wash.; Eugene, Mrs. Ann King, both Vernal; 10 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.  Funeral Tuesday 11 a.m., Vernal Mortuary, where friends call Monday 7-9 p.m., Tuesday prior to services.  Burial Maeser Cemetery, Vernal.

Death notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1969, Aug 21, p.7

Death notice transcribed:

John Wm. Weist Funeral Services

Funeral services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Vernal Mortuary were held for John William Weist, 89, of Vernal, who died of natural causes Saturday in a Vernal rest home.

Mr. Weist was born August 4, 1880 in Randolph, Rich County, to Carl and Ernestina Blumell Weist.  He married Myrtle Wamsley.  She died in 1916.  He married Annie Lewis Carroll.  She died November 5, 1964.

He was a farmer and stockman during his life.

Survivors include his sons, daughter, Harry H., Pe Ell, Washington; Henry J., Lebanon, Washington; Eugene, Ann King, both Vernal, 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

The funeral services were conducted by Bishop Bryce Caldwell.  Bishop Harvey McKee gave the opening prayer.  Chellus Caldwell sang, "Silver Haired Daddy of Mine" and "Old Rugged Cross".  Harold Hullinger was the speaker.

Arza Adams gave the benediction.  Eva Hatch played prelude and postlude music.

Bishop Caldwell dedicated the grave.  Pallbearers were Floyd, Lynne and Kirby King, Marion and Ron Weist and Pat Sullivan.  Burial was in the Maeser Cemetery.

Attending from out of town were Floyd King, Casper, Wyoming, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weist, Pe Ell, Washington; Mr. and Mrs. Axle Birch, Springville; Mr. and Mrs. Velda Carroll, Idaho and Marion Weist, Salt Lake City.

*Spelling and punctuation adjusted wherein I was aware.

Photo from the personal albums of Patty Stewart.
Cropped from a larger photo.

Because John died in the last 50 years his death certificate will not become publicly available until around the year 2019.  When it is available I will post it here.

Death info on Annie C. Weist

Annie Elizabeth Lewis Carroll Springer Weist was one of Birda's older sisters.

Photo from the personal albums of Bryce Merkley
Cropped from larger group photo

According to this document the following dates apply:

BIRTH: 8 May 1878- Holladay, Salt Lake, Utah

DEATH: 5 Nov 1964- Vernal, Uintah, Utah

She was 86 years old when she died.

Obituary:

SOURCE: SL Tribune 1964, Nov 6, p.B7

Obituary transcribed:

Annie C. Weist

VERNAL- Mrs. Annie Carroll Weist, 86, Vernal, died of causes incident to age Thursday at 5 a.m. in a Vernal hospital.  Born May 8, 1878, Salt Lake County, to Siney and Elizabeth Coleman Lewis.  Married to Joseph H. Carroll, January 1899.  He died.  Married to Nathan Springer in 1925, Midway, Wasatch County.  He died.  Married to John W. Weist in 1943, Vernal.  Member Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  Survivors: husband; sons, daughter, DeVere Carrol, Vernal; Mrs. Axel (Afton) Birch, Pleasant Grove; Dearl Carroll, Ogden; Veldon Carroll, Arco, Idaho; Norman Carroll, Marietta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren; brothers, sisters, Frank Lewis, Charles P. Lewis, Mrs. Jennie Hullinger, all Vernal; Mrs. Birda Merkley, Pecos, Tex. Funeral Saturday 11 a.m., Glines LDS Ward Chapel.  Friends call Vernal Mortuary Friday 7-9 p.m., Saturday prior to services.  Burial Maeser Cemetery.

Local Obituary:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1964, Nov 12, p. 7

Local Obituary transcribed:
Funeral Honors Annie C. Weist
Funeral services were held for Mrs. Annie Carroll Weist Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Glines Ward chapel.
Mrs. Weist died Thursday at 5 a.m. of causes incident to age in the Vernal hospital.
Services were under the direction of Bishop Garth Batty.  Prelude and postlude music was played by Ruth Walker.
Bishop Batty gave a short history of Mrs. Weist.  Don Hullinger gave the invocation which was followed by a vocal duet, "In the Garden", by Roberta Ufford and Pat Stewart.
Harold E. Hullinger was the first speaker.  This was followed by a vocal, "Oh, My Father", by Max Gentry.  The concluding speaker was Harmon Sowards.
"Whispering Hope" a duet, was sung by Lois Erickson and Don Walker.  Benediction was by LeRoy Carroll.
The grave was dedicated by Joseph Price and burial was in the Maeser Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Clyde Carroll, Bert Carroll, Bruce Carroll, Lynn King, Floyd Kind and Fletch Leming.
Mrs. Weist was born May 8, 1878 in Holladay, Salt Lake County, a daughter of Siney and Elizabeth Coleman Lewis.
She married Joseph H. Carroll in 1899.  He died.  She married Nathan Springer in 1925.  He also died. Married to John W. Weist in 1943 in Vernal.
Survivors include her husband, four sons and a daughter, DeVere Carroll, Vernal; Mrs. Axel (Afton) Birch, Pleasant Grove; Dearl Carroll, Ogden; Veldon Carroll, Arco, Idaho; Norman Carroll, Marietta, Ga.; 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Frank Lewis, Charles P. Lewis, Mrs. Harold E. (Jenny) Hullinger, all Vernal; and Mrs. Asher (Birda) Merkley, who is on a mission in Pecos, Tex.
Out of town people who attended the funeral included all of her children and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hullinger, Bountiful; Don Hullinger, Granger; Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Hullinger, Salt Lake City; Mrs. Glen (Venita) Probst, Pleasant Grove; Douglas Merkley, Heber; Mrs. Dallas R. (Geneve) Workman, Centerville; Mrs. R.D. (Lenore) Nielsen, Salt Lake City; Clyde Carroll, Price; Bruce Carroll, Provo; Mr. and Mrs. Fletch Leming and children, Pleasant Grove; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Carroll and children of Craig, Colo., Rhea Carroll, Reno, Nev., and Mr. and Mrs. George Foster, Columbia, Carbon County.

Headstone:

From the personal albums of Howard Carroll

Photo from personal albums of Patty Stewart

Because Annie died within the last 50 years, her death certificate will not become publicly available until sometime around the year 2014.  When it is available I will post it here.

Annie Lewis & Joseph Carroll

Annie Elizabeth Lewis was one of Birda's older sisters.

Annie married Joseph Hyrum Carroll (of the Ashley Precinct, i.e. Vernal, UT?) on 25 Jan 1899 in the Ashley Precinct (i.e. Vernal, UT?).

Thus, she became Annie Elizabeth Lewis Carroll.

Photos from the personal albums of Kay Beers (via email)
Photoshopped together by me.

Newspaper notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1899, Jan 27, p.4

Newspaper notice transcribed:

License to wed was issued Tuesday to Mr. J.H. Carroll, of Millward, aged 25, and Miss. A.E. Lewis, Fourth ward, aged 20.  The ceremony was performed Wednesday at the residence of the bride, Bp. Alplanalp officiating.

*Punctuation adjusted wherein I saw fit.

Marriage licence:

SOURCE: familysearch.org
Image number correction: #00271

Marriage license certificate:

Found in the personal albums of Howard Carroll

The following is an excerpt from the personal history of Annie's sister, Mary L Hatch, entitled, "My Life" written by Mary Hatch 25 Dec 1956 (found in the personal albums of Glen Hatch).  This excerpt was found on pages 11-12 of the document:

"... Annie was married to Joe Carroll in January, 1899.  Mother and Father had known the Carroll family before she came to Vernal.  She thought they were a fine family.  The Carrolls lived in what was then considered a nice home.  So Mother and Father were proud and happy that Annie was marrying into such a fine family.  Therefore, Mother felt it her duty to give her the nicest wedding she could.  Nonie, who was the leader and great help of Mother’s, was living [at] home.  The first thing, the buttery was cleaned and scrubbed from top to bottom for the food to be stored in.  Then the cooking began- food that we had never heard of before: donuts, cakes, pies, cookies, chicken, etc., etc.

The house was then scrubbed and cleaned and the guests, friends and neighbors, were invited.  A table set from one end of the room to the other, and it was filled with all that good food.  We children were given strict orders to stay in the kitchen, upstairs, or get lost, until this affair was over.  By climbing part way up the stairs, with the buttery door ajar, we could see into the room they were eating in.  As the plates of food were eaten, they were refilled from the buttery.  The donuts were what we particularly watched.  I had never tasted a donut.  I’m sure I was a better child than I am a grown-up, for I could have reached a donut and I doubt if it would ever have been missed, but we never ever thought of disobeying our parents.

In a day or so Annie had everything packed and in the wagon.  The cow that Father had given them (and which he gave every one of his daughters) was tied to the back of the wagon.  Mother watched from the window with tears in her eyes.  We wondered why she cried.  Annie was going just over to Maeser to live, but now I know.  She was going out of our home forever to make her a new home.  Things wouldn’t be quite the same..."

Their marriage lasted roughly 24 years but ultimately ended in divorce on 25 Dec 1923 (according to family records).  I will research to provide documentation on that divorce and include in this post when it is available.

Divorce notice:

SOURCE: Vernal Express 1923, Dec 14, p.16

Divorce notice transcribed:

But One Divorce Granted At Court

Annie E. Carroll was granted a divorce from Joseph H. Carroll and the custody of the minor children also all the real and personal property.  The case went by default.