The Bear Attack from Martha’s Perspective

The Bear Attack from Martha’s Perspective

(An account written by Aaron Alexander Tolman’s niece, Goldie Adams Tolman, wife of Royal Clifford Tolman.) Uncle Alex’s encounter with the bear would not be complete unless I add this faith promoting story which was told by Aunt Martha Tolman when bearing...
An Encounter with a Bear

An Encounter with a Bear

(An account by Aaron Alexander Tolman, son of Cyrus Tolman and Alice Bracken, as related to Sarah Alexander Tolman, his niece in 1931.) I, Aaron Alexander Tolman, was herding sheep in the mountains of southern Idaho south of Kimberly and west of Oakley near Harrington...
Phoebe Emerett Bates and Judson Isaac Tolman

Phoebe Emerett Bates and Judson Isaac Tolman

(An excerpt from The Girl from the Brick House. Pictured are Phoebe Emerett Bates and Judson Isaac Tolman on their 25th Wedding Anniversary.) “Good morning, children,” said Judson’s school teacher from the front of the classroom. “Good morning, Teacher,” replied the...
Judson Isaac Tolman’s Mission

Judson Isaac Tolman’s Mission

(Judson Isaac Tolman relates experiences from his missionary service) It was October of 1894 that I received a call from the Church to fill a mission in the Southern States; we had two small children at that time and were expecting our third. I was to leave in April...
Judson Isaac Tolman-Marion History

Judson Isaac Tolman-Marion History

(From the history of Judson Isaac Tolman). Much had been said by the Church authorities regarding the desirability of some sections in southern Idaho, among which was the Goose Creek Valley. Father gained permission and soon was off with his family to join the few who...
Wild Rabbits and a Tragic Accident

Wild Rabbits and a Tragic Accident

(An account about Alvaretta Jane Tolman, George Smith Grant, and Henry Albert Belcher. Contributed by the Thomas Tolman Family Organization). The lone grocery store in the little town of Oakley was owned by George Smith Grant, who later fell in love and married...
The fish that saved Alvaretta Jane Tolman’s life

The fish that saved Alvaretta Jane Tolman’s life

(Story of Alvaretta Jane Tolman as she moved with her family from Tooele, Utah to Oakley Valley. Alvaretta is pictured at the far right). Alvaretta Jane was born November 18, 1860 in Tooele, Utah as the seventh child of Cyrus Tolman and Alice Bracken.  Alvaretta spent...

Judson Isaac Tolman and Phoebe Emerett Bates Home

Judson Isaac Tolman’s home in Marion, Idaho 1890 to 1905. This is the approximate location of the home of Judson Isaac Tolman and Phoebe Emerett Bates. View the 1900 U.S. Census record and look for them and their children. From the history of Judson Isaac, he...

Frederick William Larson and Mary Alice Tolman Home

Frederick William Larson and Mary Alice Tolman with two of their children, Alvaretta and Amy in 1912. Look for Fred and Alice in the 1900 and 1910 U.S. Census records. Related Stories My Grandma’s House Missionary Service at Great...
Parley goes on a Mission

Parley goes on a Mission

(Pictured left to right. Back Row: Hugh D. Pack, Calvin Christensen, Greene, W.W. Whittaker, Hoopes, L.R. Bittons. Front Row: Peter Jensen, Parley Tolman, Everett Robins, President M.J. Ballard, President Bell, Taylor) (An account of Parley Lambert Tolman’s...
A Sister’s Prayer of Faith

A Sister’s Prayer of Faith

(An account of two sisters, Hattie Naomi Tolman  (pictured above) and Lydia Vilate Tolman (pictured below) as told by Glen Parley Tolman, Vilate’s third child. Jaren Tolman was their father. They lived in Bountiful and then married brothers and both moved to...
Grandpa’s Farm

Grandpa’s Farm

(Kay Badger shares his childhood memories of going to his Grandpa Parley Lambert Tolman’s farm in Oakley, Idaho). I remember going to Grandpa Tolman’s Farm in Oakley during the summers and staying for weeks to help Grandpa on his farm. He had dairy cows,...

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