Roseltha Hyde and Martin Woolf
MARTIN WOOLF, son of HARRIET WOOD and ABSALOM WOOLF, was born October 18, 1858 in Nephi, Juab, Utah,3526 and died August 25, 1928 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada.3526 He is buried in Cardston Cemetery, Alberta, Canada.3526
He married ROSELTHA HYDE on July 20, 1879 in Utah.3526 She was born February 8, 1859 in Lehi, Utah, Utah,3907, 3523 and died January 25, 1937 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.3907, 3523 She is buried in Hyde Park Cemetery, Cache County, Utah.3907, 456
Children of ROSELTHA HYDE and MARTIN WOOLF:
- MARTIN WOOLF, b. 1880; m. ORPHA.
- HARRIETT WOOLF, b. July 25, 1883, Hyde Park, Cache, Utah;3912 m. GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIMHALL on March 12, 1902 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada3912; d. June 2, 1967, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.3912
- JUNIUS FERAMORZ WOOLF, b. September, 1884; m. RHODA.
- DEVOE WOOLF, b. October 14, 1887, Millville, Cache, Utah;3523 m. MARJORIE M. MCCARTHY on December 23, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah3952, 3551; d. July 9, 1948, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.3952, 3523
- SALLY IONE WOOLF, b. October 15, 1889, Millville, Cache, Utah;456 m. LAMAR COLUMBUS HEPPLER; d. August 31, 1929.456
- GOLDEN LEGRAND WOOLF, b. December 13, 1891, Millville, Cache, Utah;3908 m. FANNIE ELIZABETH COOMBS on March 31, 1916 in Cardston, Alberta, Canada3909; d. October 11, 1966, Utah Valley Hospital, Provo, Utah, Utah.3908
- VERNON WOOLF, b. August, 1894.
- LYLE KENNETH WOOLF, b. January 19, 1898, Millville, Cache, Utah.3918
- ROSELTHA WOOLF, b. May, 1903.
Obituaries
Lethbridge Herald, August 30, 19283526
STRIKING TRIBUTE PAID LATE MARTIN WOOLF
Flowers Bank Bier of Former M. L. A. of Cardston Constituency
(From Our Own correspondent.)
CARDSTON, Aug. 28.—The funeral services for Martin Woolf, former M.P.P. for Cardston, who died here on Saturday, Aug. 25, were held here in the State Tabernacle today, Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 3 p.m. Bishop C. W. Burt, formerly bishop of the Cardston First Ward in which deceased lived, had charge of the funeral services and all funeral arrangements were under his direction i connection with Bishop Gustave Neilson and the first ward bishopric. The Relief Society Sisters also gave assistance in the funeral arrangements, particularly with the great abundance of flowers which were sent from far and near, many coming from Lethbridge from the many political friends of Mr. Woolf.
The ladies of the Relief Society marched in procession behind the casket coming to and going from the tabernacle carrying in their arms the profusion of wreaths, sprays and bouquets of flowers, all bearing fragrant testimony of the esteem in which Martin Woolf was held by the people of this land.
The pallbearers were all men of close association in life with Mr. Woolf, who admired him for his worth and character. They were M. A. Coombs, president of the High Priests Quorum of which Mr. Woolf was a member; Frank Brown, W. G. Smith, T. S. Gregson, J F. Anderson and Richard A. Pilling. The stand of the tabernacle was occupied by President Ed. J. Wood, Mayor Mark Spencer, President Z. W. Jacobs, President M. A. Coombs, Bishop C. W. Burt, Bishop Gustave Neilson, Bishop Joseph Steed, Bishop W. E. Pitcher, J. S. Smith, Sterling Williams, S. W. Low and N. E. Tanner. The First Ward choir furnished the music, led by S. S. Newton, with O. T. Houson at the organ. The songs were "Rest, Rest, for the Weary," "I Need Thee Every Hour," and "Farewell All Earthly Honors," with a solo "Come Unto Me," by Mrs. Rose Henson and a duet "Sometime We'll Understand," by Mrs. Vivian Woolf and Sterling Williams.
The speakers were Sterling Williams, a life long friend of Martin Woolf, John S. Smith, President Wood and Bishop C. W. Burt. THe first speaker, Sterling WIlliams, referred to the life history of the deceased, giving it chronologically and quite in detail, an account of which is given below in a brief biographical sketch attached to this record of the funeral. During his address, Mr. Williams referred to the gradual disappearance of the pioneers, who are, one by one dropping out from among us. He eulogized Martin Woolf as a pioneer of Utah, and of Cardston, as a teacher of excellent ability whose influence over the lives of his pupils had far reaching effect, as noted in the life of Professor Thomas of U. of U. who was one of Martin Woolf's pupils, as a civil servant in Cardston and finally as an able and efficient representative in the halls of parliament. He read excerpts from Woodsworth's "Ode on Immortality" and commented upon God's plan, not only for the universe and the earth upon which we live but also for ever man, this greatest creature, whose lives from beginning to the close are known unto Him.
John S. Smith
John S. Smith, the second speaker, paid tribute to Martin Woolf as a man of unusual mind, of exceptional ability, judgment, and determination, a man whose habits of life and training had made him sound in his conclusions, logical in his deductions, and "set" in his determination once he had accepted a certain line of action to be the best. Martin Woolf's experiences in life had given him a breadth of view, a fineness of perception, a power of thougth possessed by very few men, and when in the course of his strenuous public life, his physical body had failed him, particularly his eyesight and his health generally, then it was indeed a boon for death to free the spirit and allow that great soul further advancement and progress. The body in the meantime would become refined and perfected, resurrected and at last restored to the spirit, and once more Martin Woolf would be seen in the body, with all the glorious future before him. Such was the conception Martin Woolf himself possessed of life, declared the speaker.
Pres. Wood
President Wood said that he had been closely associated with Martin Woolf for 30 years. He admired the man and his family. His good wife, Mrs. Rose Woolf, was one of the Temple workers, and he enumerated each of the members of the family telling of their worth and sincerity. He referred to Martin Woolf as a valiant representative of his constituency, fearles in his views, tireless in his service for the welfare of his constituents, and recognized by his friends, and respected by his foes (politically), as a man among men, standing high in the councils of the government and in the esteem of all public men. President Wood also devoted much of his time to the significance of death as the "Morman" church believes it, declaring there is no end to life, nor to living, nor to matter, nor to energy, and went on to show how modern science has perfected radio, and television, and other wonderful things which all point to the possibilities of life hereafter. In fact, he said, death does not remove us far from here, but our spirits will be able to return again—"The meed shall inherit the Earth"— for this earth is God's footstool and we shall have it for our inheritance. The resurrection, he concluded, is for all. Every person must take up his body again whether he will or not, and it behooves us to take care of it, preserve it, not make it unclean, that in the resurrection it may be to us of great worth.
Bishop C. W. Burt, the last speaker, thanked all who had helped during the long illness of the deceased, on behalf of the family, particularly those who had waited days and nights at his bedside for many months, and those had expressed their love in flowers, and in other ways.
The benediction was pronounced by Bishop Neilson, after which the long cortege made its way to the Cardston cemetery where burial took place.
Life Sketch
Martin Woolf prominent in civic affairs in Cardston and in Alberta, and ranking as one of the representative citizens of this town, was born in Nephi, Utah, on 18th of Oct., 1858, a son of Absalom and Harriett (Wood) Woolf, the former a native of New York, the latter of Illinois. The paternal grandfather, John A. Woolf, was born in New York State, and was first member of his family to join the L. D. S. Church. He emigrated to Illinois early in life, and there he joined the Brigham Young unit, which made the trip to Utah in 1847 across the plains.
He was a harnessmaker by trade, and followed that occupation successfully at Salt Lake after reaching Utah. Later he moved to Cache Co. Utah, acquired extensive land interests, and became a prosperous rancher and farmer. He owned the first threshing machine in Cache Valley, hauling it from Omaha, Neb., by ox teams.
The maternal grandfather, Martin Wood, was also early affiliated with the L. D. S. Church, coming to Utah in 1848, and located in Juab County, but later in 1860 located in Cache Co. also. He was a millwright by trade, and built the first grist mill in Utah. The machinery was hand made and was operated by water power.
Absalom Woolf, the father of Martin Woolf of this sketch, was in the 1847 company commanded by Brigham Young. He first began life on his own account in Nephi, Utah, where he first married in 1856. Later he moved to Cache Co., and specialized in raising horses and cattle. He died at the age of 78 in 1911. He was a pioneer in the truest sense, serving in the State Militia during many Indian uprisings, and also as Deputy Sheriff for many years, yet devoting the greater part of his time to farming, ranching, and building up the country. He also was a prominent church worker. He had nine children, of which Martin was the oldest, and Frank Woolf well-known horesman formerly of Cardston is the fifth.
Martin Woolf received his education in the public schools of Cache Co., and in the Brigham Young College at Logan. After graduating, he spent 18 years teaching school, 15 of which were spent at Millville, Utah, as principal. He came to Alberta in 1898, locating at Cardston. Nine years earlier, on July 20, 1879, he had married Miss Roseltha Hyde, daughter of the Hydes, founders of Hyde Park, and together with their young and growing family they came to Canada to try their fortune in this newer land.
Martin Woolf, upon arriving in Cardston, first took up a homestead, and established a home for his little family. Soon, however, with the incorporation of Cardston into a town in 1902, he became the first secretary-treasurer, which office he held until 1909. From 1909 to 1912 he was customs collector and land agent here, which positions he resigned in 1912 to run for the Provincial Legislature at Edmonton following the resignation of John W. Woolf, M.P.P. for Cardston. He was also a prominent member of the Social Service Council of Alberta and achieved distinction on the public platform by his advocacy of the rights of the people.
Father of Nine Children
To Mr. and Mrs. Martin Woolf have been born nine children, all of whom are still lving: Martin, Jr., of Vulcan, Alta, engaged by the Provincial Government as road supervisor; Harriett, wife of George W. Brimhall, who is a prominent resident of Provo, Utah; J. Ferimorz, motor mechanic of Oakland, Cal.; DeVoe, principal of the East side High school, Salt Lake City, Utah; Ione, wife of Lamarr Heppler of Berkley, Cal.; Golden L., principal of the Magrath High school, Magrath, Alta.; Vernon, in charge of the A. P. elevator at Woolford, Alta.; Kenneth, of Berkley, Cal.; and Roseltha, wife of Ted Eldridge of Calgary.
Mrs. Woolf, his widow, is a highly respected lady in Cardston, one of the Temple Workers in the Alberta Temple, and one who may be sure that the entire community mourns with her in the loss of her husband.
The Evening Herald, January 27, 19373907
Roseltha Woolf Pioneer, Is Dead
Mrs. Roseltha Hyde Woolf, 78, mother of Golden L. Woolf and Mrs. G. H. Brimhall of Provo, died at a Salt Lake City hospital Monday night from complications. Born in Lehi, February 8, 1859, Mrs. Woolf and her husband, Martin Woolf were among the earliest settlers of Cardston, Canadian L.D.S. temple city.
Mrs. Woolf was one of the original group of temple workers there. After the death of her husband in 1928 she came to Utah, to make her home. She was a devoted worker in Relief Society and other organizations. Her husband was prominent in provincial legislation work.
Surviving besides Mr. Woolf and Mrs Brimhall are the following children: Martin Woolf Jr., Browning, Montana; J. F. Woolf, Oakland; De Voe Woolf, L. K. Woolf, Salt Lake City; V. H. Woolf, Cardston; Mrs. E. W. Eldredge, Seattle; two brothers, William Hyde, Logan and Ezra Hyde, Idaho; sisters, Mrs. Clara Burnham, Salt Lake and Mrs. Nellie Hancey, Hyde Park.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Larkin mortuary, Salt Lake. Burial will take place Thursday at Hyde Park.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| August 16, 18603531 | Nephi, Juab, Utah |
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| July 30, 18703530 | Hyde Park, Cache, Utah |
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| June 19, 18803524 | Benson, Cache, Utah | |
| June 30, 19063947 | Cardston, Alberta, Canada |
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| 19113946 | Cardston, Alberta, Canada |
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| 19163948 | Cardston, Alberta, Canada |
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