John Franklin is the one with the circle around his head. We do have more info on him if you would like it email us at carrellca@gmail.com
John Franklin Carrell was born 13 April 1856 in Manti, Sanpete County, Utah, to William Thomas Carrell and Dorothy Pectol.
When he was just a lad, his father took his older brother and left John and his mother to get along the best they could. John got out and worked to support his mother for many years.
He loved music—he played the accordion and banjo; he could also stepdance and recite poetry. He married Olive Louise Foy on 10 March 1878 and lived a happy, full life. He held many church offices including Presiding Elder in Caineville Thurber Branch and President of the M.I.A. in Caineville.
When he was just a lad, his father took his older brother and left John and his mother to get along the best they could. John got out and worked to support his mother for many years.
He loved music—he played the accordion and banjo; he could also stepdance and recite poetry. He married Olive Louise Foy on 10 March 1878 and lived a happy, full life. He held many church offices including Presiding Elder in Caineville Thurber Branch and President of the M.I.A. in Caineville.
His daughter wrote the following:
My father had strong faith and to demonstrate it, I will relate an incident:
Brother E. K. Hanks or Grandpa Hanks as we all called him came to my father’s place when my father was very sick with Pneumonia, and said “Johnny, I want you to go with me as home missionary to Blue Valley today.” My father replied that he was very sick. Brother Hanks laid his hand on father’s head and administered to him, told him to get up and dressed, and sent the boys out to get him a fresh horse and father a horse. Thus, they rode off on their missionary work. This showed the faith of our ancestors.
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