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David William Stoker

Male 1860 - 1912  (52 years)


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  • Name David William Stoker 
    Born 1 Apr 1860  Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 26 May 1912  Junction, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 28 May 1912  Junction City Cemetery, Junction, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2515  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father Michael Stoker,   b. 12 Sep 1833, Bloomfield Township, Jackson, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 2 Sep 1904, Junction, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 70 years) 
    Mother Polly Brittann Hughes,   b. 6 Jun 1833, Bastard Township, Leeds, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Mar 1882, Junction, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 48 years) 
    Married 1 Dec 1854  Springville, Utah, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F849  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Anna Maria White,   b. 25 May 1858, Thornwhite, Yorkshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Feb 1901, Junction, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 42 years) 
    Married Abt 1884  of Summit, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F1435  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Florence Snow Wooley,   b. 2 Apr 1880, Ranch, Kane, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Dec 1968, Richfield, Sevier, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 88 years) 
    Married 15 Jan 1902  Junction, Piute, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F1436  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • RESEARCH_NOTES:
      1. Censuses:
      1870 US: 7-Dist. Summit, Iron, Utah, p. 295b, entry 12 [neighbors to Edward and Sarah Davis; Barbara Graybill Stoker]:
      Michael Stoker, 38, farmer, personal property $300, OH.
      Polly B., 37, housework, Canada.
      John W., 15, UT.
      Michael C. 14, UT.
      David W., 12, UT.
      Almina, 6, UT.

      1880 US: Summit Creek, Iron, Utah, Source: FHL film 1255336, National Archives Film T9-1336, p. 367C.:
      Michael Stoker, occupation: freighter, age 47, married, birthplace: OH, father's and mother's birthplace: NC. Note living in same town as sister Catherine [Stoker] Hulet.
      B. Polly Stoker, occ.: keeping house, age 47, birthplace: Canada, father's birthplace: England, mother: Canada.
      W. John Stoker, farming, age 24, born in Utah.
      W. David Stoker, farming, age 20, born in Utah.
      Almina Stoker, age 15, born in Utah.

      1900 US: Junction, Piute, Utah, p. 230A:
      David Stoker, b. Apr 1860, 40, marr. 18 years, UT IL Can/Eng, farmer.
      Annie M., wife, b. May 1858, 42, marr. 18 years, 7 total children - 4 living, Eng Eng Eng.
      Willard H., son, Apr 1883, 1883, S, UT UT Eng, works on farm.
      Frank, son, Mar 185, 15, UT UT Eng, works on farm.
      Annie, dau., Sep 1893, 6, UT UT Eng.
      Eunice E., dau., May 1898, 2, UT UT Eng.

      2. Children with wife Anna White per 17 May 2002 Ancestry.com database "Piute" with additional emailed comments from Ardis Parshall, author of the site:
      Frank Stoker, b. 20 Mar 1885 in Junction, Piute, UT; m. Grace H. Luke 28 Mar 1906 in Junction.
      Charles Stoker, b. 1 Nov 1887.
      Annie Stoker, b. 14 Sep 1893 in Junction, Piute, UT; m. Thomas Lewis 11 Sep 1912 in Junction; d. 20 Jan 1939 in Junction and bur. 23 Jan 1939 in Richfield, Sevier, UT; d. 1 Mar 1898. May have also been married to a Lee Jensen.
      Eunice Ellen Stoker, b. 28 May 1898 in Junction, Piute, UT; m. Clifford Taylor Gass 18 Sep 1917 in Junction, d. 15 Jul 1988 in Salt Lake City with burial in Fillmore, Millard, UT. In 1920 living at Deer Trail Mine in Marysvale area. Ardis' notes: "Eunice Ellen Stoker. Daughter of David William Stoker and Anna Maria White. Born 28 May 1898, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Married Clifford Taylor Gass 18 September 1917, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Died 15 July 1988, at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. 1920 US: Living in Marysvale Precinct (Deer Trail Mine)."
      Nellie Stoker.
      David Stoker.

      3. Children with Florence Wooley per 17 May 2002 Ancestry.com database "Piute" with David William Stoker [there are children of Pearson marriage as well] [with additional notes by email from Ardis Parshall ]:
      Herbert William Stoker, b. 8 Sep 1902 in Junction, Piute, UT; m. Viva Eliabeth Moore 14 Jun 1923, d. 3 Feb 1991 in Henderson, Clark, NV and bur. in Junction Hill Cemetery, Junction, Utah. Per Ardis: "Son of David W. Stoker and Florence S. Woolley. Born 8 September 1902, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Married Viva Elizabeth Moore, 14 June 1923. Children: Herbert Stoker, Sylvia Stoker, Wayde Stoker, Douglas Stoker, Lamar Stoker. Died 3 February 1991. Buried in Junction (Hill) cemetery. Blessed 2 November 1902 by John Morrill. Baptized 1 October 1910 by John Morrill; confirmed 2 October 1910 by John Morrill. Ordained deacon, 25 November 1914 by M.W. Warner; priest, 18 March 1923 by Morgan P. McKay; elder, 10 June 1923 by Joseph Ipson.(17, 311) 20 January 1928: A surprise party was given at home of Mr. and Mrs. Herb Stoker last Saturday evening in honor of Viva's birthday. The evening was spent in card playing after which a chicken supper with all the accessories was served to five couples.(PCN) 27 January 1928: Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Stoker were hosts at a party Sunday evening after Mutual. Four couples were present and enjoyed card games until a late hour when supper was served. (PCN) 3 February 1928: Potatoes Growers Hold Meeting / A meeting of the Piute-Garfield potato growers association was held in the courthouse in Junction on Monday, January 30th, 1928. President Leroy L. Porter presiding and the following members were present: / M.D. Allen, Secretary, Lars C. Peterson, C.M. Riddle, C.E. Rowen, Jr., T. Lester Riddle, W. Riley Young, Lon Black, Wallace Thompson, DeVere Hall, Mr. Wilson, Scott Price, Joseph Ackerman, Hoyt D. Morrill, John N. Holtby, Joseph Ipson, Armond Luke, W. Herbert Stoker, Nephi Christensen, and G.R. Beebe. / Chairman Porter reported his activities in the north at the State Livestock Show at Ogden where he had bee discussing market conditions for the association. Mr. Porter reported that the demand for the certified seed was very good and the prospects for early sales at reasonable prices were very satisfactory. / Mr. Porter was authorized by the stockholders to make contracts for the potatoes held by the association wherever the most satisfactory prices could be secured. / The consensus of opinion of the stockholders was that if a satisfactory four or five year contract could be made with some section that was entering into and broadening their production of commercial potatoes it would be quite the advantage of both growers and buyers, as the growers could receive sufficient to justify the production and the buyers would be protected from extreme market fluctuations.(PCN) 5 December 1930 US: Henry Moore has returned from the lower country where he has been the past month herding sheep. Herb Stoker, Ray Neilson and Silas Brinkerhoff went down to the desert and Herb stayed to take Henry's place while the others returned home.(PCN) 20 February 1931: Messrs. John Goulding, E.M. Moore and Luther Moore left for Henrieville Thursday afternoon. Mr. Moore will remain there for some time. But Mr. Goulding and Luther returned bringing Herbert Stoker with them so he can be at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Rose Chalk.(PCN) 20 February 1931: Messrs Dewey and Frank Moore were here from Henrieville Wednesday of last week. Herb Stoker returned to the sheep herd with them.(PCN) 24 July 1931: H.W. Stoker has returned to Henrieville to remain for an indefinite time.(PCN) 25 December 1931: Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stoker and Mrs. E.M. Moore were business visitors in Richfield on [illegible] of last week.(PCN) 23 March 1934: Mrs. Florence Stoker has returned to her home here after visiting a few days in Henrieville with her son, Herbert Stoker and family.(PCN) 6 February 1991: Hebert W. Stoker / Hebert W. Stoker, 88, Henderson, Nev., died Feb. 3, 1991. / He married Viva E. Stoker June 14, 1923, Manti LDS Temple; she died. / He resided in Henderson the past 22 years. / Survivors: sons, Wayde D., Maryland; Douglas M., A. Lamar, both Boulder City, Nev.; brothers Lloyd Stoker, Freeman Pearson, both Junction. / Funeral services were Tuesday in the Boulder City Third LDS Ward. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Junction Cemetery directed by Neal S. Magleby and Sons Mortuary, Richfield.(RR) Sources: 17; Gravestone; PCN: Piute County News: 20 January 1928, 27 January 1928, 3 February 1928, 5 December 1930, 20 February 1931, 24 July 1931, 25 December 1931, 23 March 1934; RR: Richfield Reaper: 6 February 1991." Ardis' notes on Sylvia: "Sylvia Stoker. Daughter of Herbert William Stoker and Viva Elizabeth Moore. Born 2 January 1927, at Richfield, Sevier, Utah. Died 29 November 1944, at Panguitch, Garfield, Utah. Buried at Junction (Hill) cemetery. Blessed 6 March 1927 by C. Luther Moore.(17, 313)(17, lists, births) 29 November 1944: Of Panguitch; lifetime resident of Utah. Student. Died at home of myocardial failure. Funeral services held 4 December 1944 at Panguitch North ward.(p. 11, book 9) 7 December 1944: Sylvia Stoker is Buried at Junction Monday Afternoon / Funeral services were held in the Panguitch North Ward chapel Monday afternoon of this week for Sylvia Stoker, 17, who died at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Elijah Moore, Monday of last week. She had been ill for a short time. / Bishop A.L. Elmer presided at the services and announced the program. / The opening and closing songs were rendered by the choir. Other musical numbers included an extra number by the choir, a duet selection by Belle Cooper and Myrtle Lynn, a quartette selection by the Quilter family of Henrieville, a piano and organ duet by Mrs. Karl Heywood and Mrs. Jack Masterson. / Speakers were Rell F. Argyle, James R. Ott of Tropic, Bishop James E. Smith of Henrieville, Rudolph Church and Bishop Elmer. / Parley Ipson offered the invocation and benediction was pronounced by M.V. Hatch. / Burial was in the Junction cemetery, under direction of the Warner Mortuary of Richfield. / Sylvia Stoker was born at Richfield January 2, 1927, a daughter of Herbert William and Viva Elizabeth Moore Stoker. She was a junior in the Garfield County high school at the time of her death. / She is survived by her parents and three brothers, Wade Clark, Douglas Moore and Arnold LaMar Stoker, all of Panguitch, and two grandmothers, Mrs. Elijah Moore of Panguitch and Mrs. Florence Stoker of Junction. (GCN) Sources: Book 9: Gravestone. GCN: Garfield County News: 7 December 1944." Ardis' notes on son Herbert: "Herbert Stoker. Son of Herbert William Stoker and Viva Elizabeth Moore. Born 13 April 1924, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Died 13 April 1924. Buried in Junction (Hill) cemetery; stone reads: "A fairer bud of promise never bloomed." Sources: Gravestone."
      Raymond Stoker, b. 21 Oct 1903 in Junction, Piute, UT; d. 21 Dec 1905 with bur. in Junction Hill Cemetery.
      Lloyd Leone Stoker, b. 19 Jun 1905 in Junction, Piute, UT; m. Hazel Juanita Lewis 25 Jan 1927; d. 6 Jul 1992 and bur. in Junction Hill Cemetery. Ardis's notes: "Lloyd Leone Stoker. Son of David W. Stoker and Florence S. Woolley. Born 19 June 1905, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Married Hazel Juanita Lewis, 25 January 1927. Died 6 July 1992. Buried in Junction (Hill) cemetery. Blessed 1 October 1905, by John Morrill. Baptized 2 August 193, by W. Ellis Bay; confirmed 3 August 1913, by John Morrill. Ordained deacon 14 November 1921, by Hoyt D. Morrill; teacher 4 February 1923, by William H. Luke; priest 12 January 1925, by Wallace A. Jackman; elder 5 May 1935, by H. Earl Bay.(17, 663) Sealed to wife 21 May 1935. Gravestone. 1920 US: Living at Junction. Attended school during previous year; can read and write.4 27 January 1928: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stoker were called to Circleville the latter part of last week on account of the serious illness of Mrs. Bart Lewis's baby at last reports the baby was reported better and Lloyd and Hazel have returned home again.(PCN) 5 December 1930 US: Mrs. Rose Chalk came over from Kingston Thursday and spent the day with her mother, Mrs. Florence Pearson.(PCN) 13 February 1931: An ice cream party was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stoker last Wednesday evening. Everyone in attendance reported a most enjoyable time.(PCN) 4 September 1931: Leona Stoker injured When Team Runs Away / Little Leona Stoker suffered a fractured leg and was quite severely bruised and lacerated when the team which her father, Lloyd Stoker was driving on the grader, became frightened at the large power grader working in town and ran away. The little girl had run out to help her father when he came in front of the house to unhook the team, when the team became frightened. Lloyd caught one of the horses with one hand and caught the child up with the other and the tongue of the grader just missed her head as the horse surged. The team ran across the street, and in attempt to save the child Lloyd threw her as the horse knocked him down then the grader caught her and dragged her several feet before Lloyd could again get hold of her. He grabbed her once more and attempted to throw her out of harm's way and one of the horses lunged over just missing her with his sharp corked feet. Hoyt Morrill ran to the rescue and caught the team before further damage was done and the little girl was picked up and taken in the house and first aid rendered. We are glad to report that in spite of the harrowing experience she is recovering nicely.(PCN) 1 January 1953: Leona Stoker of Circleville, formerly of Junction, was married December 27th at the Manti Temple, to Lorin Grover, of Rexburg, Idaho. After a goney moon trip to California they will make their home in Idaho. Leona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stoker who made their home here until the last few years when they moved to Circleville.(RR) Sources: Gravestone; RR: Richfield Reaper: 1 January 1953; PCN: Piute County News: 27 January 1928, 5 December 1930, 13 February 1931, 4 September 1931." Had son Kenneth D. Stoker. Ardis's notes on Kenneth: "Kenneth D. Stoker. Son of Lloyd Leone Stoker and Hazel Juanita Lewis. Born 4 June 1930, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Blessed 5 October 1930 by Francis M. Mangum. Baptized 5 August 1939 by P. Romaine Jensen; confirmed 6 August 1939 by F.A. Jackman.(17, 666)(17, lists, births) 28 March 1940: Kenneth Stoker, 10, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stoker of Junction was operated on for appendicitis. (RR) Sources: RR: Richfield Reaper: 28 March 1940." Had daughter Leona. Ardis's notes "Leona Dell Stoker. Daughter of Lloyd Leone Stoker and Hazel Juanita Lewis. Born 22 October 1928, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Blessed 3 February 1929, by Ira M. Bay. Baptized 31 July 1937, by Shirl Peter Morrill; confirmed 1 August 1937, by O. Martel Anderson.(17, 665)(17, lists, births) 4 September 1931: Leona Stoker injured When Team Runs Away / Little Leona Stoker suffered a fractured leg and was quite severely bruised and lacerated when the team which her father, Lloyd Stoker was driving on the grader, became frightened at the large power grader working in town and ran away. The little girl had run out to help her father when he came in front of the house to unhook the team, when the team became frightened. Lloyd caught one of the horses with one hand and caught the child up with the other and the tongue of the grader just missed her head as the horse surged. The team ran across the street, and in attempt to save the child Lloyd threw her as the horse knocked him down then the grader caught her and dragged her several feet before Lloyd could again get hold of her. He grabbed her once more and attempted to throw her out of harm's way and one of the horses lunged over just missing her with his sharp corked feet. Hoyt Morrill ran to the rescue and caught the team before further damage was done and the little girl was picked up and taken in the house and first aid rendered. We are glad to report that in spite of the harrowing experience she is recovering nicely.(PCN) 20 September 1940: The program at sacrament meeting Sunday was furnished by the Seventies from the Kingston ward. The speakers were Milo Campbell, Eldon Coates and Albern Allen. Darrel Luke, Carling Allen and Utahna Luke furnished a song. In connection with this program the seagull girls of the Junction ward Primary held their annual graduation exercises. Each girl had a short part on the program and the teacher and ward bishop both gave short talks. The girls graduating were Raeola Brodn [sic], Leona Stoker, Nellie Harris, Beth Baxter, and Jerry Brinkerhoff. (PCN) 1 January 1953: Leona Stoker of Circleville, formerly of Junction, was married December 27th at the Manti Temple, to Lorin Grover, of Rexburg, Idaho. After a goney moon trip to California they will make their home in Idaho. Leona is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Stoker who made their home here until the last few years when they moved to Circleville.(RR) Sources: RR: Richfield Reaper: 1 January 1953; PCN: Piute County News: 4 September 1931, 20 September 1940." Had daughter Linda. Ardis's notes: "Linda Ann Stoker. Daughter of Lloyd Leon Stoker and Hazel Juanita Lewis. Born 13 April 1944, at Richfield, Sevier, Utah. Blessed 4 June 1944 by Jay W. Applegate." Also had sons Kent and Roger L.
      Martha Rosetta Stoker, b. 7 Apr 1907 in Junction, Piute, UT; m. Frank Chalk 6 Jul 1925; d. 3 Mar 1931 in Kingston, Piute, UT. Ardis's notes: "Martha Rosetta Stoker. Daughter of David W. Stoker and Florence Woolley. Born 7 April 1907, at Junction, Piute, Utah. Married Frank Chalk, 6 July 1925. Died February 1931. Buried at Junction (Hill) cemetery. Baptized 1 July 1916 and confirmed 2 July 1916 by William H. Luke. Received from PBO, 19 June 1927; removed to Kingston, 11 December 1930. Died of automobile accident and injuries.(17, 605) 3 February 1928: Glen Pearson took Mrs. Rose Chalk and Ruby Gray to Antimony on Sunday to visit with Rose's husband, Frank. They returned to Junction on Monday.(PCN) 20 June 1930 US: Word was received here that Rose Chalk, who is now living in Kingston, had been very ill for the past ten days with pleurisy. At last reports she was getting better.(PCN) 20 June 1930 US: Mrs. Florence Pearson is in Kingston with her daughter, Mrs. Rose Chalk who has been ill for the past weeks.(PCN) 25 July 1930 US: Mrs. Rose Chalk has returned to her home in Kingston after having spent a few days here with her mother, Mrs. Florence Pearson.(PCN) 19 February 1931: Auto Accident is Fatal to Two Kingston Women / Mrs. Millie Anderson Coates, wife of Wilford Coates of Kingston, was instantly killed, and Mrs. Frank Chalk was so seriously hurt that her death is expected any time, in an automobile accident Wednesday night. / Mrs. Coates and daughter, Thurma, with Mrs. Chalk and her son, Ted, were the occupants of the automobile when the accident happened while coming down from the bench west of Kingston, near the Nephi Christensen home. The noise of the falling car, which had gotten out of control and rolled down the incline, over-turning three times, and screams of the driver and the women brought Mr. Christensen to the place of the accident. He assisted in taking the two women to his home, but Mrs. Coates was dead when the party reached the Christensen residence. The other occupants, Ted Chalk and Thurma Coates, were only slightly hurt. / Mrs. Coates is survived by her husband, five sons and one daughter.(RR) 20 February 1931: Messrs. John Goulding, E.M. Moore and Luther Moore left for Henrieville Thursday afternoon. Mr. Moore will remain there for some time. But Mr. Goulding and Luther returned bringing Herbert Stoker with them so he can be at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Rose Chalk.(PCN) 20 February 1931: Car Accident proves Fatal / Wednesday evening, Feb. 18 when Ted Chalk, Mrs. Rose Chalk, Mrs. Wilford Coates, and daughter Thurma were returning from Bishop Allen's home, met with a very serious accident wen they were coming down the Peterson hill at the turn of the road going into Kingston. The brakes of the car became locked and the hind wheel broke, thus tipping the car over twice, pinning Mrs. Coates and Rose under the car, killing Mrs. Coates instantly. And it is feared Rose is seriously hurt and that her recovery is doubtful. The other occupants in the car escaped without being hurt badly. Ted received a cut on his hand, but Thurma didn't even get a bruise. The shock was a hard blow to their people. The car, which belonged to Ted, was completely demolished. / Funeral services for Mrs. Wilford Coates will be reported in next issue.(PCN) 6 March 1931: Messrs. and Mesdames Lester E. Brown and Lawrence Bay of Koosharem and Archie Gleave of Antimony were here to attend the funeral services of Mrs. Rose Chalk. They returned to their homes Wednesday evening.(PCN) Sources: Gravestone; RR: Richfield Reaper: 19 February 1931; PCN: Piute County News: 3 February 1928, 20 June 1930, 25 July 1930, 20 February 1931, 6 March 1931" Additional notes of Ardis: "Rosetta Stoker. 1920 US: Living at Junction. Attended school during previous year; can read and write.4 6 March 1931: Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Rose Chalk / Funeral services were held Wednesday March 4th in the Junction Ward Chapel for Mrs. Rose Chalk who died at her home in Kingston after two weeks of illness. Rose has been frail and sickly all her life, tho never complaining and was loved very much by everyone who knew her and was always ready to join in the fun. / Services were conducted by Bishop O.G. Anderson. The choir sang, "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Prayer was offered by Barlo T. Luke. / The choir rendered the song, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." After which McKinley Morrill being first speaker gave a sketch of her life. Leo Jessen of Kingston Ward also gave a splendid talk. / "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" was sung by male members of the choir. After which Ira M. Bay and W.E. Bay offered sincere remarks and condolences to the loved ones left to mourn her loss. / A large crowd was in attendance at the services. With a long line of cars which followed the remains to its final resting place. The grave was dedicated by F.M. Mangum. / Rose is survived by her husband, Frank Chalk, her mother, Mrs. Florence Pearson, two brothers, Herbert and Lloyd Stoker, two half brothers, Frank Stoker of Idaho, and Freeman Pearson of Junction. Also two half sisters, Annie Jensen of Joseph and Eunice Gass of Ruth, Nevada. Besides a number of other relatives and friends who mourn her loss. / The News joins in offering sincerest sympathy and condolence to the bereaved family.(PCN) Sources: PCN: Piute County News: 6 March 1931."
      Daughter Stoker, b. and d. 1909 in Junction, Piute, UT.
      Michael Robert Stoker, b. and d. 1910 in Junction, Piute, UT.

      4. Grave markers in the Stoker plot at Junction, Piute, Utah as recorded by Jack Petersen, 2001:
      Polly Brittann, wife Michael Stoker (Sr.); June 6, 1833; March 11, 1882 (tall white monument).
      Charles (1887/1898).
      David Stoker.
      David/Harry/Nellie, infant Children, D.W. and Annie.
      Stoker. Herbert Wm., September 8, 1902 - February 3, 1961? Viva Moore, Jan. 16, 1906 - May 25, 1984.
      John W. Stoker, September 9, 1855 - July 24, 1935. Mary E., January 15, 1873 - December 10, 1956.
      Lloyd Leone, June 19, 1905 to July 6, 1992.
      Hazel J. Lewis, Octoer 31, 1911 - January 12, 1990.
      Michael Stoker 1833/1904.
      D.W. (David William) Stoker. Annie M., May 25, 1858 - February 22, 1901. D.W., April 1, 1860 - May 26, 1912.
      Florence Stoker Pearson, April 2, 1880 - December 3, 1968.
      Raymond D., son, 1905, D.W. Stoker, Florence.

      5. 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 for all last name of Stoker:
      11 Jan 1895, p. 39, J. W. Stoker and others to T.F. Young, land.
      8 Feb 1899, no page, D.W. Stoker to State Bank of Utah, assignment of mortgage.
      27 Nov 1899, filed only, D.W. Stoker to State Bank of Utah, Chattel.
      8 Aug 1900, filed only, D. W. Stoker to State Bank of Utah, 2000 sheep.
      24 Oct 1900, filed only, D.W. Stoker to the State Bank of Utah, 2000 sheep.
      13 Nov 1901, filed only, cancelled 19 May 1902, J.W. Stoker to the State Bank of Utah, chattel.
      21 Nov 1901, filed only, D.W. Stoker to the State Bank of Utah, chattel.
      10 Nov 1902, filed only, D.W. Stoker to State Bank of Utah, renewal of chattel.
      5 Apr 1903, filed only, D.W. Stoker to State Bank of Utah, chattel.
      19 Jun 1903, bk. 1, p. 430, partial release of mtg., released 6 May 1913, from D. W. Stoker and wife to Union Central Life Ins. Co., land.
      19 Jun 1903, bk. 1, 432, cancelled 16 Oct 1909, from John W. Stoker and wife to Union Central Life Ins. Co., land.
      20 Sep 1903, filed only, D.W. Stoker to Richfield Com'l and S. Bank, chattel mtg.
      19 Jan 1904, bk. 1, p. 463, cancelled 1 Jun 1908, D.W. Stoker and wife to Gilbert R. Beebe atty., lot.
      8 Jul 1903, filed, Michale Stoker to Studebaker Bros. Co., sheep.
      24 Nov 1904, filed, D.W. and Willard Stoker to Richfield Com'l and Savings Bank, sheep.
      10 Dec 1904, bk. 2, p. 16, D.W. Stoker and wife to Richfield Com'l and Savings Bank, lot 2, blk. 8.
      24 Jan 1905, Bk. 2, p. 27, D.W. Stoker to Richfield Com'l and Savings Bank, sheep.
      24 Aug 1905, Bk. 2, p. 48, D.W. Stoker and W.H. Stoker to Rd. Com. and Savings Bk., sheep.
      29 May 1906, Bk. 2, p. 98, D.W. Stoker and etal to Rd. Com. and Savings Bk., sheep.
      14 Dec 1906, Bk. 2, p. 148, D.W Stoker and etal to Minneapolis F.M. Co., chattel.
      18 Jan 1907, Bk. 2, p. 158, D.W. Stoker and wife to Rd. Com'l and Savings Bk., Lt. 2, Blk.
      9 Jul 1907, Bk. 2, p. 190, D.W. Stoker and etal to Rd. Com'l and Savings Bk., chattel.
      9 Jul 1907, Bk. 2, p. 193, partial release of mtg., D.W. Stoker and wife to Rd. Com'l and Savings Bk., land.
      14 Oct 1907, Bk. 2, p. 214, W.H. Stoker and wife to Consolidated Wagon and Machine Co., chattel.
      18 Nov 1908, Bk. 3, p. 3, cancelled 21 Nov 1911, D.W. Stoker and etal to Rd. Com'l and Savings Bk.,, chattel.
      18 Nov 1908, Bk. 3, p. 6, cancelled 21 Nov 1911, D.W. Stoker and wife to Rd. Com'l and Savings Bk., chattel.
      21 Nov 1908, Bk. 3, p. 7, Frank Stoker to Rd. Com'l and Savings Bk., chattel.
      22 Nov 1911, Bk. 3, p. 214, cancelled 10/1/13, from David W. Stoker and etal to James C. and Arthur Whittaker, 1100 sheep, chattel.
      13 Nov 1911, Bk. 3 p. 211, cancelled 10/1/13, David W. Stoker et al to James C. and Arthur Whittaker, land.

      6. From a typescript of an unknown source but most likely of the archives of the daughters of the Utah Pioneers (copy in my files) with pages hand-numbered 49-51. Text [with typographical corrections by me]: "Life of Michael Stoker. Michael Stoker was born at Bloomfield Twp., Jackson County, Ohio, September 12, 1833. He was the son of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill. He was the youngest child in a family of seven children, four girls and three boys. There was a period of time we don't know much about the family or where they first heard and became interested in the 'Mormon' Church. According to records, Michael was baptized into the LDS Church in the year 1848. He would have been fifteen years old then. The Stoker family spent some time at Winter Quarters, Nebraska. They were advised to stay a while and get better prepared for the journey West, so they were among those who planted crops and harvested them so there would be food for the saints who came later on the long trek to the Rocky Mountains. In the spring of 1882 [1852?], a few days before their company started West, Michael's father, David Stoker, died and was buried at Winter Quarters, Nebraska. I think it is now called Council Bluff, Nebraska. Michael and his mother and brother and sisters came on to Salt Lake Valley. Many lifelong friendships began on the journey across the plains. Brigham Young encouraged them to sing and dance and play music and tell stories around the campfire after the day's travel was done. In spite of their trials, they had some good times remembered for years after. And so it was that often when the wagons were parked in a circle for protection at night, after suppers were over; the men who could play would get out their fiddles and a dance on the ground would begin and the weary travelers would forget their wearniess for an hour or two. It was at one of these dances that Micahel met a young woman he grew to admire very much. Her name was Polly Hughes. It was the girls' choice to choose a partner for the dance, she came up to Michael and said, 'Michael, may I have this dance?' As they tripped the light fantastic on the hard ground, to the lively tunes the fiddlers played, she asked him how his mother and sister were. Michael answered, 'I don't have any sisters by that name.' And she said, 'Aren't you Michael Graybill?' He said, 'No, but I have a cousin by that name. My name is Michael Stoker. They say we look a lot alike.' That was the beginning of their acquaintance and they became good friends. After arriving in Salt Lake Valley the Stoker family moved to Springville and were among the earliest settlers there. The friendship that began on the journey across the plains between Michael and Polly Hughes had grown into true love for each other. They were married at Springville, Utah, December 1, 1854. They lived in Springville about ten years. During this time three children were born to them: John Willard, Michael Charles, and David William. In 1860, two of Michael's sisters and their husbands were called by Brigham Young to go down and help settle Iron County. Michael who was the youngest of his Mother's family liked to live near his sisters; so he took his wife, Polly, and their three sons and his mother, Barbara Graybill Stoker, who was getting quite old, and moved to Iron County. Settling first at Johnson's Fort, a new settlement north of what is now Cedar City. While living here their first daughter, Emma, was born. She had convulsions and died as a small baby and was buried at Johnson's Fort. They lived at Johnson's Fort about a year and then moved to a nearby settlement called Summit, between Parowan and Cedar City. Here a second daughter, Elmina, was born, September 6, 1865; and Franklin, September, 1867. Franklin died as a small baby and was buried at Johnson's Fort. There were many Indians around Summit. Michael and his wife were generous, sharing with the Indians, taking the advice [of] Brigham Young when he said, 'It is better to feed them, than to fight them.' The Indians used to call Michael Stoker 'Stove-Pipe,' it seemed they couln't say Stoker. The Indians would say, 'Stove-Pipe always got prower (meaning flour), Stove-Pipe always got taters.' A happy event came into their lives in June, 1869, a realization of a long hoped for dream. Michael and his wife Polly traveled from Summit, Iron County, to Salt Lake City in a wagon and went to te old Endowment House, and did their temple work. They were sealed to each other for time and eternity. They also did some temple work for some of their people. About 1873, Michael moved his family to Monroe in Sevier County. The family enjoyed living in Monroe. After a few years they moved back to Summit to be near their friends and relatives. For a few years Michael made a living by hauling freight from Pioche, Nevada to towns in Iron County. About 1880 they decided to move again, this time to Junction in Piute County, a new area into which settlers were coming to make their homes. Michael secured a farm east of the small town of Junction, where he was a farmer and sheep man for many years. Polly, his wife, didn't live long after they moved to Junction. She died of consumption when only 47 years old. A few years later Michael married a woman name Martha Fredrick. One child, a daughter named Sarah, was born to them. They didn't live together very long. Michael lived alone in Junction for many years. He and his boys made a good living raising sheep and became quite prosperous for thsose days. The latter part of his life, Michael had a samll store in Junction. He enjoyed having his old friends and neighbors drop in the store to buy their necessities and taking time to chat a while with their old friends. Michael died at the age of 72, September 4, 1904. He was leading a horse to water and the horse kicked him in the back and he died a few days later. He was buried by his wife, Polly Hughes, in the Junction Cemetery. Written by Golda Elder Mangum, a granddaughter. Submitted by Hazel Stoker." The next page, numbered #54 has two photos with the following captions: (1) "David William Stoker, son of Michael and Polly Britann Hughes Stoker and his 1st wife Annie White." (2) "David William Stoker and 2nd wife, Florence Snow Woolley." There is also the following text: "David William Stoker was born April 1, 1860 at Spanish Fork, Utah County, Utah. He married (2nd wife) Florence Snow Woolley - February 1902. She was born April 2, 1880 at Spry, Garfield County, Utah, daughter of Robert Patterson Woolley and Martha Jane Regan. Their children were as follows: Herbert William, Raymond, Lloyd Leone, Martha Rosetta (Rose), Ruby Pearl, Robert Michael. David William died May 26, 1912, Florence Snow then married John Riley Pearson. They were the parents of one son, Elmer Freeman. Florence died, Dec. 3, 1968. Submitted by Hazel L. Stoker."

      7. References to a court case against Alta Benson in which David loses:
      a. "Piute District Court, Minute Book A (3 Feb 1896 - 1 Dec 1922," pp. 196 and 202, FHL film 497779:
      P. 196: "Alta Benson vs. David W. Stoker. Come the parties by their Attorneys and the demurrer to the complaint in the case being argued by counsel and duly considered by the Court, it is ordered that said demurrer be overruled, and that defendants have ten days to file answere to plaintiffs complaint. Further ordered upon." June 9, 1903
      P. 202: "Alta Benson vs. David W. Stoker. The demurrer to complaint herein was heard and the same after being duly considered by the Court was overruled and defendant given 15 days in which to answer." Oct. 3rd, 1903.
      b. Piute District Court, Judgment Record, Book A, May 11, 1896-Oct. 8, 1924; "In the District Court of the Sixth Judicial District of the State of Utah, County of Piute. Alta Benson, plaintiff, vs. David W. Stoker, defendant. Judgment on Verdict. This action came on regularly for trial. The said parties appeard by their attorneys. A jury, of six persons was by stipulation and consent of the parties regularly empanelled and sworn to try the said action. After hearing evidence, the arguments of counsel, and instructions to the court, the jury retired to consider of their verdict, and subsequently returned into court, and being called answered to their names and say they find a verdict for the plaintiff as follows: 'We the jury in the above entitled cause, do find for the plaintiff and assess her damages at Seven Hundred Forty ($744). Dated this 22nd day of October 1903. Signed Joseph D. Redford, Foreman. Wherefore by virtue of the law and by reasons of the premises aforesaid it is ordered, adjudged and decreed that said plaintiff Alta Bensen do have and recover from said defendant, David W. Stoker, the sum of seven hundred and forty four dollars, with interest thereon at the rate of eight per cent per annum from the date hereof until paid, together with said plaintiff's costs and disbursements incurred in this action amounting to [blank] dollars. Judgment entered October 23rd A.D. 1903."

      8. FHL book 929.273 St67d "Descendants of William Stoker (1819-1892): with a View of his Ancestors," by Jay and Rachel Phillips Deeben, Feb. 2014, pp. 51-57:
      "Michael Stoker, (1833- 1904), by Jay Deeben.
      Michael Stoker, son of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill, was born on 9 Sep 1833 in Bloomfield, Jackson, Ohio.[1] Michael married Polly Brittan Hughes, daughter of John Hughes and Elizabeth Titus, on 1 Dec 1854, in Canada.[2]...
      Children Michael Stoker (1833-1904) and Polly Brittan Hughes Stoker (Name, Birth date, Birth Place, Death date, Death place):
      John Willard Stoker[12], 9 Sep 1855, Springville, Utah, Utah, 24 Jul 1935, Junction, Piute, Utah. John married Mary Etta Wooley, daughter of Robert Patterson Wooley and Martha Jane Reagan, on 1 Jan 1889 in Junction, Piute, Utah.[14] Mary was born on 17 Jan 1873 in Parowan, Iron, Utah.[15] Mary Etta died on 10 Dec 1956 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah.[16] The marriage record spelled Mary's name as "Mary Lee Ettie Woolley."
      Michael Charles Stoker[16], 31 Oct 1857, Springville, Utah, Utah, 26 May 1877, Beaver, Beaver, Utah. As far as we know Michael Charles Stoker never married.
      David William Stoker[17], 1 Apr 1860, Springville, Utah, Utah, 26 May 1912 Junction, Piute, Utah. David married Anna Maria White, daughter of William White and Ann Chapman,[18] about 1880 in Junction, Piute, Utah.[19] Anna was born on 25 May 1858 in Park Gate, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, died on 22 Feb 1901 in Junction, Piute, Utah at age 42. David married Florence Snow Woolley, daughter of Robert Patterson Woolley and Martha Jane Reagan, on 15 Jan 1902 in Junction, Piute, Utah.[20] Florence was born on 2 Apr 1880 in Ranch, Piute, Utah. She died on 3 Dec 1968 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah. (Note: Woolley may be spelled Wooley.)
      Emma Cornelia Stoker[21], 31 Aug 1862, Fort Johnson, Iron, Utah, 1863 Fort Johnson, Iron, Utah
      Almina Stoker,[22] 6 Sep 1865 Summit, Iron, Utah, 18 Sep 1942, Orem, Utah, Utah. Another spelling for Almina is Elmina.[23] By following the Federal Census records between 1870 and 1930, we can follow the movement of Almina throughout Utah. She resided in the following communities during this time: (1) District 7, Plummet, Iron, Utah Territory in 1870; (2) Summit Creek, Iron, Utah, United States in 1880; (3) Kingston, Piute, Utah in 1900; (4) Coyote, Garfield, Utah in 1910; (5) District 76, Henderson, Garfield, Utah in 1920; (6) Orem, Utah, Utah in 1930.[24] Almina married Claybourn Lorenzo Elder,[25] son of Claybome Montgomery Elder and Mica Martina Margaretta Katrina Peterson, on 1 Dec 1890 in Junction, Piute, Utah. Claybourn was born on 27 Dec 1869 in North Creek, Washington, Utah.
      Franklin Stoker, Sep 1867, Summit, Iron, Utah, about 1868, Fort Johnson Fort, Iron, Utah.
      Chapter Notes for Michael Stoker (1833 - 1904).
      1. Endowment House Recorder, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Endowment House Living Endowments, Film 0183406 - Book "G"; p. 95, line #23. Repository: Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150.
      2. Church History Dept., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, 1847-1868, <http://classic/>.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneerdetails/1,15791,4018-1-52461,00.html. Evidence from genealogical records proves the Stoker family traveled to Utah in 1855. They were married 1 December 1854 in Canada and their first child was born 9 Sep 1855, in Springville, Utah. Further research is needed to determine the name of the company they traveled with...
      11. Familysearch.org - PIN: LWV3-9RF
      12. Familysearch.org - PIN: KWC1-JWZ
      13. The Western States Marriage Record Index, Marriage ID#504576, Bride and Groom both resided in Junction, Piute, Utah at the time of the marriage. The hard copy can be found at the Piute County of Record, vol 1, page 27, certificate #13. Search Website: <http://abish.byui.edu/specialcollections/westernstates/search.cfm> for John W Stoker or the Marriage ID#listed above. Repository at BYU-Idaho. Piute County, Utah Marriage License Records 1872-1966, Piute County (Utah). County Clerk, Marriage License Records, 1872-1966 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah 1966, 1983), item #2, p. 27. Repository: Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, Call Number: US/CAN film 484608. John was age 32 and Mary was age 15 at the time of this marriage. Witnesses to the marriage were R.P. Woolley and David W. Stoker.
      14. Familysearch.org - PIN: KWZN-G41
      15. Utah Archives, Utah Certificate of Death, certificate number 56 21 0083. Digitized copy of certificate at the Utah Archives web site: <http://images.archives.utah.gov/data/81448/4093863/4093>863_0088.jpg
      16. Familysearch.org - PIN: KVL7-TST
      17.Familysearch.org - PIN: KWZ8-5TB
      18. Familysearch.org - PIN: KJ43-TDY.
      19. PIN KWZ8-5TB
      20. The Western States Marriage Record Index, Marriage ID #504800, Piute County of Record, State of Utah, Vol 2, Page 149, Certificate # 237.
      21. Nauvoo Land and Records Office, Composite set of church and county records, Nauvoo Land and Records Office, Repository: Nauvoo Land and Records Office, Nauvoo, Illinois, Call Number: RlN# 29026. Based on a composite set of records in the Nauvoo Land and Records Office in Nauvoo, Illinois; Their RIN# 29026 William Stoker, born 1819, was first baptized on 26 March 1835. This occurred while his family (living with his parents: David Stoker and Barbara Graybill) in Jackson County, Ohio. These records consist of historical records researched by Susan E. Black, Nauvoo Death Record, Nauvoo, Temple Endowment Register, 70's Record. Two other baptism dates are listed one for 1836 and one for 17 Nov 1852 (1857 possible).
      22. Familysearch.org - PIN: KWC6-D3Y
      23. Mangum, Golda Elder, granddaughter of Michael Stoker; Family History of Family Member, Obtained from Donna Behunan; Junction, Utah.
      24. (1) Year: 1870; Census Place: District 7 Plummet, Iron, Utah Territory; Roll: M593_1610; Page: 295B; Image: 603; Family History Library Film: 553109. (2) Year: 1880; Census Place: Summit Creek, Iron, Utah; Roll: 1336; Family History Film: 1255336; Page: 367C; Enumeration District: 021. (3) 1900; Census Place: Kingston, Piute, Utah; Roll: T623_1683; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 114. (4) Year: 1910; Census Place: Coyote, Garfield, Utah; Roll: T624_1603; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0048; Image: 651; FHL Number: 1375616. (5)Year: 1920; Census Place: Henderson, Garfield, Utah; Roll: T625_1862; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 76; Image: 1050. All referenced census records came from United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2009.
      25: Familysearch.org - PIN: KWC6-D3Y. … Piute County, Utah Marriage License Records 18721966,
      Piute County (Utah). County Clerk, Marriage License Records, 1872-1966 (Salt Lake City, Utah: Filmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah 1966, 1983), item #2, p. 79. Repository: Family History Library, 35 N West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150 USA, Call Number: US/CAN film 484608. Claybourn was 22 years old and Almina was 25 years old at the time of this marriage. Witnesses were John W. Stoker and Mary E. Stoker."

      BIRTH:
      1. Alternate birthplace is Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, or Johnson's Fort, Iron, Utah. Biography above indicates Springville, but the addendum note indicates Spanish Fork, but Spanish Fork does not seem to follow the family's history as cited above. I have no documentation either way.

      2. Date per gravesite marker.

      3. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, p. 50, Junction Ward was created 19 Mar 1887 when the Kingston Ward was dissolved and two new wards created: Junction and Circle View.
      Michael Stoker, b. 9 Sep ___ at Ohio to David Stoker, Seventy.
      John W. Stoker, b. 12 Sep 1856 at Springville, Utah, Utah, to Michael Stoker and Polly B. Hews, Elder
      Almina Stoker, b. 6 Sep 1865 at Summit, Iron, Utah, to Michael Stoker and Polly B. Hews
      David W. Stoker, b. 1 Apr 1860, to Michael Stoker and Polly B. Hews, ordained an Elder by J.W. Bay on 21 May 1882.
      Ellen Draper Stoker, received Sept. 1892 from Juab, Juab Co.
      Note accompanies entry: Ward divided; now in Junction Ward.

      4. FHL film 26044 LDS Membership Records for Junction Ward, Panguitch Stake, Utah, recorded in 1911:
      #49 David W. Stoker, Dead. Son of B. Hughes
      #791 David William Stoker, b. 1 Apr 1866 to Micheal and Davis Britann.

      MARRIAGE:
      1. Online "BYU Idaho Western States Historical Marriage Record Index": David W. Stoker (41) and Florence Woolley/Wooley (21), both of Junction, Piute, Utah married 15 Jan 1902 in Junction. Piute County Records, v. P3, p. 149.

      DEATH:
      1. Per gravesite marker.

      2. Reference in court case in "Piute District Court, Minute Book A (3 Feb 1896 - 1 Dec 1922," p. 359, FHL film 497779: "In the Matter of the Estate and Guardianship of the Minor heirs of the Estate of D. W. Stoker, deceased. The petition of Wm. F. Carson for the compensation of said guardian be allowed at $25.00 the court being advised. Ordered that the amount be allowed that the proper order be made and entered. Court adjouned untill April 17th 1916."