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Sheriff Glenn Glenn Ashcraft's school picture.

Cousin Emerton Williams Aunt Chloe's son. David Emerton Williams

Nice Smile A grade school picture of Don Ashcraft.

Nice Hat Nice Hat

Cute Girl Lucille and dog. Lucille is the daughter of Vern and Verna Ashcraft.

Brothers Big Brother Boyd, holding his baby brother Lawrence.

Family I can't tell if Vern is holding a child or something else.

Grade school picture of H. Don Ashcraft<br /><br />Notice the tie, and something is hanging off of his shoulder. There's a pencil in the pocket of his bib overalls.

Don Grade school picture of H. Don Ashcraft Notice the tie, and something is hanging off of his shoulder. There's a pencil in the pocket of his bib overalls.

Unknown Photo Unknown Photo

School Boy A grade school photograph of Grant Ashcraft.

Cousin June The engagement picture of June Bingham, wife of Elden B. Bingham. Elden is the son of H. B. Bingham of Preston, Idaho.

Cousin Jennett Cousin Jennett

Curly Hair Kathryn Ashcraft

Missionaries Missionaries in Kathryn's mission. Mission home in background.

Brother Merrill, Sister Gerber and Sister Washburn, standing in front of house at 8065 Orange Ave., La Mesa, California.

Missionaries in Kathryn's Mission Brother Merrill, Sister Gerber and Sister Washburn, standing in front of house at 8065 Orange Ave., La Mesa, California.

Children on Kathryn's Mission Children in Kathryn's mission, standing in front of house at 8065 Orange Ave., La Mesa, California.

Kids playing with fire burned the chicken coop down. <br />This chicken coop was located where the humble cabin home was in Teton City, Idaho. Vern had bought Glenn 50 baby chickens to raise for his FFA project. <br />At the time, Glenn was working for Arnold Bingham. He picked up the St. Anthony newspaper and was surprised when he saw an article about Vern Ashcraft's chicken coop burning down.

After the Chicken Coop Burned Kids playing with fire burned the chicken coop down. This chicken coop was located where the humble cabin home was in Teton City, Idaho. Vern had bought Glenn 50 baby chickens to raise for his FFA project. At the time, Glenn was working for Arnold Bingham. He picked up the St. Anthony newspaper and was surprised when he saw an article about Vern Ashcraft's chicken coop burning down.

Wayland Ashcraft in Nampa, Idaho.<br /><br />Wayland is the son of Enoch Ashcraft; Enoch was Samuel Ashcraft's brother. This would make Wayland Vern Ashcraft's cousin.

Cousin Wayland Ashcraft Wayland Ashcraft in Nampa, Idaho. Wayland is the son of Enoch Ashcraft; Enoch was Samuel Ashcraft's brother. This would make Wayland Vern Ashcraft's cousin.

Glenn Graduates Glenn Ashcraft, 8th grade graduation.

Yellowstone Park Yellowstone Park's Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone.

Salt Lake Temple Photo taken from the Roof Garden of the Hotel Utah (now the Joseph Smith building.)

Old Faithful Inn Old Faithful Inn

Snow On Canyon Snow On Canyon

Easter Easter on Moody Canyon, 1939

Kathryn Old Seed Company Warehouse in background. Picture taken at the cabin house in Teton.

This is the Place Salt Lake Zoo in the background

Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

Family Glenn, Don, Boyd, Grant, and Lucille.

Winter in Teton Big brother Grant Ashcraft and his little brother Lawrence Ashcraft

Brothers Reed Ashcraft, with his little brother Lawrence Ashcraft.

A Boy and His Dog Scotty and his best friend Lawrence

Harvest is Over Teton Chapel and J. E. Clark's home in Teton. Don and his friend Milton Ricks

Cows The Vern Ashcraft's cows eating hay in the winter.

Big Sugar Beet Glenn showing off his big sugar beet

Home in Indiana Jacob Ashcraft's home in Indiana. He lived here before he moving to Utah.

Wife of Philip Riley Strauser, he is the brother of Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft.<br /><br />Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft was Vern Ashcraft's mother. <br />Martha Ashcraft Strauser would be Vern Ashcraft's Aunt

Relative Wife of Philip Riley Strauser, he is the brother of Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft. Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft was Vern Ashcraft's mother. Martha Ashcraft Strauser would be Vern Ashcraft's Aunt

Home of Philip Riley Strauser and Matha Ellen Ashcraft Strauser in Greene County, Indiana.<br /><br />Philip Strauser is a brother of Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft, the wife of Samuel Ashcraft.

Philip and Martha Strauser's Home Home of Philip Riley Strauser and Matha Ellen Ashcraft Strauser in Greene County, Indiana. Philip Strauser is a brother of Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft, the wife of Samuel Ashcraft.

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Vern's Sister Rose Rose Ashcraft Hudson, a sister of Vern Ashcraft.

Mary Ann is Vern Ashcraft's mother. Cecil, Chloe, Rosa and Lula are his sisters.<br /><br />Cecil Ashcraft Ezell, Chloe Ashcraft Williams,Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft (their mother), Rosa Dale (Rose) Ashcraft Hudson, Lula Ashcraft Taylor.

Mother and Daughters Mary Ann is Vern Ashcraft's mother. Cecil, Chloe, Rosa and Lula are his sisters. Cecil Ashcraft Ezell, Chloe Ashcraft Williams,Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft (their mother), Rosa Dale (Rose) Ashcraft Hudson, Lula Ashcraft Taylor.

Wow Look at the Hat Wow Look at the Hat

Brigham Heber Bingham, Jr built this house for his wife Catharine Rozella Wilson and family, located on Wilson Lane in Ogden, Utah. Their daughter Verna was the first child born in this house, before BH went on his mission to Australia in 1900. The white part was added years later by other owners. The color picture was taken about 1984, Kathryn with Chantelle and Ryan Brady.

Samuel Ashcraft's Home Brigham Heber Bingham, Jr built this house for his wife Catharine Rozella Wilson and family, located on Wilson Lane in Ogden, Utah. Their daughter Verna was the first child born in this house, before BH went on his mission to Australia in 1900. The white part was added years later by other owners. The color picture was taken about 1984, Kathryn with Chantelle and Ryan Brady.

At the Ashcraft family Ranch in Moody, Idaho<br /><br />Kathryn took this picture when Kiah, Frona and Nina stopped to visit Frona's cousin Vern Ashcraft, and family. They were on their way to pick up Wayne Strauser. August 1947.

Visitors At the Ashcraft family Ranch in Moody, Idaho Kathryn took this picture when Kiah, Frona and Nina stopped to visit Frona's cousin Vern Ashcraft, and family. They were on their way to pick up Wayne Strauser. August 1947.

Home at the Ranch Samuel Ashcraft's first home on the Homestead, located on the rim of the Moody Canyon at Moody, Idaho.

Home in Moody The home that Samuel Ashcraft built on the homestead, along the rim of Moody Creek.

Old Home The Old Samuel Ashcraft home in Moody, Idaho

Samuel started buiding this home, but when his wife got sick, he stopped. After she died and Vern came home from his mission, both Samuel and Vern worked on it.<br /><br />Samuel lived with his children after his wife died. <br />Vern and Verna lived in the home until they lost it during the depression.

Samuel's Home Samuel started buiding this home, but when his wife got sick, he stopped. After she died and Vern came home from his mission, both Samuel and Vern worked on it. Samuel lived with his children after his wife died. Vern and Verna lived in the home until they lost it during the depression.

Charles Y. Ashcraft Home This is the Charles York Ashcraft home in St. Anthony, Idaho. He lived here before moving to Colorado for health reasons.

Homestead Home Moody Homestead home of Samuel Ashcraft Moody, Idaho

Moody School House Kathryn, Glenn and Leara went to this school house in Moody, Idaho.

This is the house Don was born in. Vern, Verna and their family lived here for awhile. This is the house they were living in when the Cleve Ashcraft family visited them.<br /><br />This is the home where Kathryn burned the chicken coop down.

Home in Moody This is the house Don was born in. Vern, Verna and their family lived here for awhile. This is the house they were living in when the Cleve Ashcraft family visited them. This is the home where Kathryn burned the chicken coop down.

The Ashcraft's humble cabin home in Teton. They moved this part of their Moody home to Teton, so it would be easier for the children to go to school.<br /><br />Don tells how he was at school one day, he looked out the window, there was his home going down the road. He didn't know they were going to move part of the Moody house to Teton.<br /><br />Grant said, that the kitchen part of the home was taken back to Moody after they moved into the "Archibald" home. Grandpa and some of the kids stayed in that part of the house for a day or two when they were working on the farm. <br />Grant tore down the part they didn't take to Moody. He piled the lumber up, but it was never used.

Humble Home The Ashcraft's humble cabin home in Teton. They moved this part of their Moody home to Teton, so it would be easier for the children to go to school. Don tells how he was at school one day, he looked out the window, there was his home going down the road. He didn't know they were going to move part of the Moody house to Teton. Grant said, that the kitchen part of the home was taken back to Moody after they moved into the "Archibald" home. Grandpa and some of the kids stayed in that part of the house for a day or two when they were working on the farm. Grant tore down the part they didn't take to Moody. He piled the lumber up, but it was never used.

Kathryn and Cecil's wedding reception was held in this Church.<br /><br />Lucille and Ervin's wedding reception was also held in this Church.

Teton Ward Church Kathryn and Cecil's wedding reception was held in this Church. Lucille and Ervin's wedding reception was also held in this Church.

David, Mark, Jean Billings Morris, Carol Billings Brady, Kathryn Ashcraft Billings, Cecil Billings, Rosann Billings Petersen, Dawn Billings

Billings Children David, Mark, Jean Billings Morris, Carol Billings Brady, Kathryn Ashcraft Billings, Cecil Billings, Rosann Billings Petersen, Dawn Billings

Hubert is sitting on his father Frank Stauser's lap. <br />Frank Strauser was the son of Joseph A. Struser and Mary Ann Spangler.<br /><br />This picture was taken in Advance, Staddard County, Missouri

Frank Strauser Family Hubert is sitting on his father Frank Stauser's lap. Frank Strauser was the son of Joseph A. Struser and Mary Ann Spangler. This picture was taken in Advance, Staddard County, Missouri

This picture was taken Dec. 1998 just before Donald was put in the hospital where he died 1 March 1999.<br /><br />He was born 2 April 1913 in Missouri. His father Frank Strauser moved his family from Greene County Indiana in Oct. 1909 on the train.

Strauser This picture was taken Dec. 1998 just before Donald was put in the hospital where he died 1 March 1999. He was born 2 April 1913 in Missouri. His father Frank Strauser moved his family from Greene County Indiana in Oct. 1909 on the train.

"In August 1990 I stopped in Indiana, on my way to meet Leara, who had just completed her mission in Jacksonville, Florida. She and needed someone to ride with her to California.<br /><br />I flew to Indianapolis, where Leanard Dobson and his wife Kathy, met me on Saturday. On Sunday, we went to church in Brownswood, a suburb of Indianapolis, then Leanard and I went to the Price family reunion for an hour.<br /><br />James A. Price, Helen Scot's 1st cousin, had invited me. (Their grandmother, Lavina Jane Strauser, Married James Hamilton Price.) When we left the reunion, Leanard took me to his parent's home. <br />Later, Alice took me to see the Burch's. Eddie took us to the monument where the 1st LDS Church in Greene County, Indiana, had been." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Eddie Burch "In August 1990 I stopped in Indiana, on my way to meet Leara, who had just completed her mission in Jacksonville, Florida. She and needed someone to ride with her to California. I flew to Indianapolis, where Leanard Dobson and his wife Kathy, met me on Saturday. On Sunday, we went to church in Brownswood, a suburb of Indianapolis, then Leanard and I went to the Price family reunion for an hour. James A. Price, Helen Scot's 1st cousin, had invited me. (Their grandmother, Lavina Jane Strauser, Married James Hamilton Price.) When we left the reunion, Leanard took me to his parent's home. Later, Alice took me to see the Burch's. Eddie took us to the monument where the 1st LDS Church in Greene County, Indiana, had been." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Kathryn Billings Ashcraft with cousin Margaret Ashcraft McGuire. Kathryn is visitng Margaret at the care center she was staying at.

Kathryn and Her Cousin Kathryn Billings Ashcraft with cousin Margaret Ashcraft McGuire. Kathryn is visitng Margaret at the care center she was staying at.

The Morris Twins Rachel and Rebecca, the twin daughters of Richard and Jean Morris.

Claire and David Claire and David Billings holding their baby daughter Kathleen.

Homestead in Moody The 1903-1922 homestead home of Samuel Ashcraft, on the Moody in Idaho.

Kathryn Kathryn Ashcraft Billings

Grandpa and Grandma Visits Grandma Verna and Grandpa Vern visit the Billings family in El Paso, Texas.

Mark's family with Grandma Kathryn and Grandpa Cecil.<br /><br />(Since Matthew and Steven are twins, they may be switched in the photo names.)

Mark's Family Visits El Paso Mark's family with Grandma Kathryn and Grandpa Cecil. (Since Matthew and Steven are twins, they may be switched in the photo names.)

Vern and Verna Ashcraft Family This picture was taken in a studio in St. Anthony, about the time Leara or Kathryn left home on their mission.

Family of Rosa ( Rose) Ashcraft Hudson.<br /><br />Husband App, Rosa ( Rose), Marion, Lucile, Glen Baird ( Lucile's husband).<br /><br />Beatrice took this picture.

Hudson Family Family of Rosa ( Rose) Ashcraft Hudson. Husband App, Rosa ( Rose), Marion, Lucile, Glen Baird ( Lucile's husband). Beatrice took this picture.

Lucile Hudson Baird Lucile Hudson Baird

VG's Grandpa Jacob Ashcraft in Hyde Park, Utah.<br /><br />They joined the LDS Church in Indiana and came to Utah. <br />This was their home in Utah.

Jacob Ashcraft Home in Hyde Park, Utah VG's Grandpa Jacob Ashcraft in Hyde Park, Utah. They joined the LDS Church in Indiana and came to Utah. This was their home in Utah.

Samuel Ashcraft Home Log home on the dry farm in Moody, Idaho. Samuel's first home built in Moody, Idaho.

Marion Hudson, Rosa Dale Ashcraft Hudson, Glen Baird (Lucile's husband) Lucile, Beatrice<br /><br />Ap Hudson took this picture<br /><br />Rosa Dale was called Rose.

Rosa's Family Marion Hudson, Rosa Dale Ashcraft Hudson, Glen Baird (Lucile's husband) Lucile, Beatrice Ap Hudson took this picture Rosa Dale was called Rose.

Bingham Home Home of Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. on Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah. Brigham Heber was the father of Verna Bingham Ashcraft

Jacob Ashcraft Home Jacob Ashcraft home in Hyde Park, Utah ( Hyde Park is near Logan, Utah) Family members Unknown At Home

At Home At Home

Children Mother Verna Ashcraft looking out the window of their home on the Moody, with Glenn and Leara.

Sisters The Samuel Ashcraft daughters.

Humble Home Don, holding dog Pudgy, Boyd, Leara, Lawrence Looks like some garden is planted and covered to prevent frost

Cecil and Kathryn Ashcraft Billings , Robert and Rosann Billings Petersen went to Rick and Jean Billings Morris' in Houston, Texas for Thanksgiving 1992.

Daughters and Parents Cecil and Kathryn Ashcraft Billings , Robert and Rosann Billings Petersen went to Rick and Jean Billings Morris' in Houston, Texas for Thanksgiving 1992.

The Morris Family Rick and Jean Billings Morris with David and Audree Billings' daughter Crystalynn.

Joseph A. Strauser, Born 24 Aug. 1842 and Died 29 March 1926 in Advance, Missouri.<br /><br />Son of Daniel Strauser and Leah Altand Strauser<br /><br />Grandson of George Strauser and Maria (Mariah) Maurer Strauser.<br /><br />He would be Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft's cousin. <br />Mary Ann is Vern Ashcraft's mother.

Strauser Joseph A. Strauser, Born 24 Aug. 1842 and Died 29 March 1926 in Advance, Missouri. Son of Daniel Strauser and Leah Altand Strauser Grandson of George Strauser and Maria (Mariah) Maurer Strauser. He would be Mary Ann Strauser Ashcraft's cousin. Mary Ann is Vern Ashcraft's mother.

This was the first home of Vern and Verna. It was on the homestead. They lived there until they moved to the Parkinson place. Vern mortgaged the farm to buy another piece of land, then lost it in the depression.<br /><br />Notice the old car in the background.<br /><br />"This picture was taken on the South side of the house Grandfather Samuel Ashcraft began building before his wife Mary Ann got ill. It was finished by Vern and his father Samuel after Vern returned from the Eastern States mission Oct 1911. The house was on West side of the road, the Log Cabin house which was the 1st house Grandfather Samuel Ashcraft built and his family lived near Moody Creek Hollow, was on the east side of the road." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Vern and Verna This was the first home of Vern and Verna. It was on the homestead. They lived there until they moved to the Parkinson place. Vern mortgaged the farm to buy another piece of land, then lost it in the depression. Notice the old car in the background. "This picture was taken on the South side of the house Grandfather Samuel Ashcraft began building before his wife Mary Ann got ill. It was finished by Vern and his father Samuel after Vern returned from the Eastern States mission Oct 1911. The house was on West side of the road, the Log Cabin house which was the 1st house Grandfather Samuel Ashcraft built and his family lived near Moody Creek Hollow, was on the east side of the road." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Shopping Shopping for Joyce's wedding ring the day before Don and Joyce's wedding.

Kathryn holding Mark, Cecil, Sister Wright, Donald Stanton's grandmother, Donald Stanton,a church friend of David. Billy Bob Walsmith a neighbor. Santon's were LDS. Billy Bob wasn't.<br /><br />This was David's 7th Birthday May, 1962. Mark was about 13 months old.

David's Birthday Kathryn holding Mark, Cecil, Sister Wright, Donald Stanton's grandmother, Donald Stanton,a church friend of David. Billy Bob Walsmith a neighbor. Santon's were LDS. Billy Bob wasn't. This was David's 7th Birthday May, 1962. Mark was about 13 months old.

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[duplicate] The Ashcraft house on the homestead at Moody, Idaho.

Furlough Glenn and family dog in front of the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho.

Lucille Lucille holding her doll

Brothers Brothers

Boys On a Stump Boyd with dog, Reed, Lawrence

Brothers Standing in the beet patch in the winter. Leara

Leara Leara

Easter and Car Easter at Moody Unknown, Unknown, Dog

Samuel Ashcraft's home on the Homestead at Moody, Idaho.<br /><br />Samuel started building this home before his wife died. He and his son Vern finished it after she died, when Vern came home from his mission, Oct. 1911.<br /><br />Vern and his family lived here for sometime.

House On Moody Samuel Ashcraft's home on the Homestead at Moody, Idaho. Samuel started building this home before his wife died. He and his son Vern finished it after she died, when Vern came home from his mission, Oct. 1911. Vern and his family lived here for sometime.

Boys Lawrence with Tony, Don

Brothers Lawrence and Reed in front of their home in Teton. It looks like they have a cat.

New Home Lucille, Verna, and Lawrence at the new "Archibald" home.

Don's Graduation Don's Graduation

Kathryn Kathryn's mission picture Taken at Teton City, Idaho

Lawrence Mission picture of Lawrence, taken in front of his apartment, while he was on his mission.

Father and Sons When Don graduated from grade school. Glenn, Vern, Don, Lawrence, Reed

Visting Elder Don Ashcraft Visiting Don in the mission field.

Uncle Enoch and Aunt Eliza Purser Ashcraft's family.<br /><br />Wreatha was a sister of Wayland Ashcraft and Rex Ashcraft. She married Ursel Bird of Teton, Idaho. She had a beauty shop in Burley, Idaho.<br /><br />Letha Ashcraft Fuller, Rex Ashcraft's daughter, in Bountiful Utah, identified Wreatha. Kathryn already knew Wayland.

Ashcrafts From Nampa Uncle Enoch and Aunt Eliza Purser Ashcraft's family. Wreatha was a sister of Wayland Ashcraft and Rex Ashcraft. She married Ursel Bird of Teton, Idaho. She had a beauty shop in Burley, Idaho. Letha Ashcraft Fuller, Rex Ashcraft's daughter, in Bountiful Utah, identified Wreatha. Kathryn already knew Wayland. Reed

Reed Reed

Glenn's Car Glenn in his 1935 Chevrolet.

Glenn's Car Glenn's 1935 Chevrolet car.

Ashcrafts Boyd with Dog, Lawrence with cat, Lucille, Mother Verna, Don

Brothers Brothers

Adult Ashcraft's 50th Wedding anniversary

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Headstone Headstone of Ruby Tarr Rodocker (From Maxine Rodocker)

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Visiting Samuel Ashcraft, A.M. Hudson & Grandson, Francis Marion Hudson,Chase Jr., Bessie's Chase Hudson father

Dorothy and Kids Vern in the background, Ben, Amy, and Dale, with Dorothy holding Ben.

Invitation Invitation

Children Children in Kathryn's mission

Kent Ashcraft Family Kent and Ilene Ashcraft and family visited the St. George Temple

Smiling Family Stephanie, Ivan, Devon,Elizabeth Ashcraft

Happy Family Kathleen, David, Claire Elizabeth Billings.

Ben Ashcraft Family Ben,Kaden, Tyson Angela, Megan Ashcraft

Graduate Sid and Jana Ashcraft's son,Travis Ashcraft

Cute Boy I think this is Mike Higley's son Jonathan

Doug Ashcraft Family Doug Ashcraft Family

Kathryn wrote: Old Huskinson house wich got damaged in 1976 flood and was destroyed. Bishop John W. Huskinson lived in it. Fern Huskinson Scofield, Gladys Huskinson Ricks, Bill Huskinson Florence Huskinson Hazel Huskinsen.<br /><br />These are the people Verna got her piano from in 1936, when they moved into a smaller home in Rexburg.

Pocock House Kathryn wrote: Old Huskinson house wich got damaged in 1976 flood and was destroyed. Bishop John W. Huskinson lived in it. Fern Huskinson Scofield, Gladys Huskinson Ricks, Bill Huskinson Florence Huskinson Hazel Huskinsen. These are the people Verna got her piano from in 1936, when they moved into a smaller home in Rexburg.

Party time at the Ashcraft's.<br /><br />Don, Cecil Billings, Kathryn Ashcraft Billings,unknown, unknown, Lucille Nettie Richmond (neighbor) Ike Richmond ( neighbor) Verna, Lawerence

New Years Party time at the Ashcraft's. Don, Cecil Billings, Kathryn Ashcraft Billings,unknown, unknown, Lucille Nettie Richmond (neighbor) Ike Richmond ( neighbor) Verna, Lawerence

In 1950 Glenn drove his parents Vern and Verna Ashcraft and family back to Indiana to visit Vern's relatives. While there they visited the Old Clifty Church in Greene County,Indiana. Vern's Grandfather's Joel Strauser and Jacob Ashcraft helped build the Clifty Church. It was started before the Civil War and finished after the Civil War.<br /><br />Vern, Verna, unknown, Viola Strauser, Frona Strauser Kirk, Nina Kirk (Frona's daughter) Lawrence, Lucille, Reed

Old Clifty Church In 1950 Glenn drove his parents Vern and Verna Ashcraft and family back to Indiana to visit Vern's relatives. While there they visited the Old Clifty Church in Greene County,Indiana. Vern's Grandfather's Joel Strauser and Jacob Ashcraft helped build the Clifty Church. It was started before the Civil War and finished after the Civil War. Vern, Verna, unknown, Viola Strauser, Frona Strauser Kirk, Nina Kirk (Frona's daughter) Lawrence, Lucille, Reed Unknown

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Going to Indiana On the way to Indiana we stayed at a motel in Wyoming. I think that is Reed running.

Indiana Where Vern Ashcraft's childhood home was in Indiana.

Missionary Play Glenn and his nose

About Thanksgiving time 1950, visiting Grant in Waterloo, Iowa when he was in the mission field.<br /><br />Vern, Elder Peterson ( Grant's companion, Glenn,Brother Grapendorf,Grant. Brother Grapendorf was a member of the Waterloo Branch and owner of hours in the background.

Visiting Grant On Mission About Thanksgiving time 1950, visiting Grant in Waterloo, Iowa when he was in the mission field. Vern, Elder Peterson ( Grant's companion, Glenn,Brother Grapendorf,Grant. Brother Grapendorf was a member of the Waterloo Branch and owner of hours in the background.

Cute Couple Don and Joyce Ashcraft Wedding picture

Christmas Time Grant was on a mission so Vern held his picture

Ashcraft Chapel Ashcraft Chapel Cemetery in Indiana

Billings Girl Rosann Billings in front of the El Paso Texas Stake Center with friend Diane Hyde.

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Sister Missionaries Sister Missionaries

Billings Family El Paso, Texas

Family Reunion Pocatello, Idaho.

Leara's Funeral Program The outside of Leara's Funeral Program

Leara's Funeral Program Leara's funeral Program, October 10, 2005.

This could have been a little party. Nettie and Ike Richmond lived in a house South of the 'Archibald' home of the Ashcrafts.<br /><br />Darma Clark lived West of the Ashcrafts.<br /><br />Cecil had just been released from the Navy in Adak, Alaska.<br /><br />Nettie Richmond's full name was Janette McKinley Richmond.

Neighbors Visiting at Christmas Time This could have been a little party. Nettie and Ike Richmond lived in a house South of the 'Archibald' home of the Ashcrafts. Darma Clark lived West of the Ashcrafts. Cecil had just been released from the Navy in Adak, Alaska. Nettie Richmond's full name was Janette McKinley Richmond. Vern, Verna & daughter Leara standing by Kathryn's car.

Kathryn's Car Vern, Verna & daughter Leara standing by Kathryn's car.

V. G. Ashcraft Family Photo A picture of the family taken in front of their white 'Archibald' home in Teton, Idaho.

Grandpa Vern's new 1950 Ford (who did the pickup belong to?)<br /><br />According to Kathryn Billings, this picture was taken in the driveway of the 'Archibald' house, before the Wards built their home across the street.

1950 Ford and the Pickup Grandpa Vern's new 1950 Ford (who did the pickup belong to?) According to Kathryn Billings, this picture was taken in the driveway of the 'Archibald' house, before the Wards built their home across the street.

Visiting Grandma Ashcraft Kathryn, Verna, AnnaLee, Leara in the back, with Carol's Gerald and Troy Brady and Ronald Ashcraft in the front.

In front of the El Paso, Texas Stake Center stands Verna, Vernia, Lawrence, Nancy Ashcraft with Rosann Billings the weekend she was baptized, March-April 1971

Visiting Kathryn In front of the El Paso, Texas Stake Center stands Verna, Vernia, Lawrence, Nancy Ashcraft with Rosann Billings the weekend she was baptized, March-April 1971

Ashcraft Siblings Probably taken in Tremonton at Jake's funeral

Leara returning home from her mission in Canada, with her friend and roommate Francis Armstrong.<br /><br />At the home of Irvines in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Friends Leara returning home from her mission in Canada, with her friend and roommate Francis Armstrong. At the home of Irvines in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Sunday Afternoon Lucille, Grant, Irene, and Don. Irene Furniss was a friend of Lucille's.

Grandpa VG Ashcraft, visiting the Old Clifty Church in Green Co. Indiana.<br /><br />VG's grandfathers, Joel Strauser and Jacob Ashcraft, helped build this Church. It was started before the Civil War, and finished after the Civil War.

Back Home Again in Indiana Grandpa VG Ashcraft, visiting the Old Clifty Church in Green Co. Indiana. VG's grandfathers, Joel Strauser and Jacob Ashcraft, helped build this Church. It was started before the Civil War, and finished after the Civil War.

Verna, Unknown, Vern, Don, Glenn, Lawrence<br /><br />This picture taken at Tremonton, Utah's Riverview Cemetery, at the funeral of Jacob Ashcraft (Vern's Brother)<br /><br />Jacob died 5 July, 1971

Attending Jake Ashcraft's Funeral Verna, Unknown, Vern, Don, Glenn, Lawrence This picture taken at Tremonton, Utah's Riverview Cemetery, at the funeral of Jacob Ashcraft (Vern's Brother) Jacob died 5 July, 1971

At Uncle Jake (Jacob) Ashcraft's funeral in Tremonton, Utah. His wife Aunt Cora Wilkenson Ashcraft and their daughter Margaret Ashcraft McGuire.

Mother and Daughter At Uncle Jake (Jacob) Ashcraft's funeral in Tremonton, Utah. His wife Aunt Cora Wilkenson Ashcraft and their daughter Margaret Ashcraft McGuire.

Visiting Aunt Nina Reed took his parents to Caldwell, Idaho to visit Vern's sister Nina.

Visiting Nina Reed drove his parents to Caldwell, Idaho, to visit Vern's sister Nina Thomas.

Visiting Nina A double exposure photo of a visit to Vern's sister Nina in Caldwell, Idaho.

Vern and His Sisters Siblings visiting Nina Thomas, Lula Taylor, Chloe Williams, Cora Ashcraft (sister-in-law), Vern (V. G.) Ashcraft, Cecil Ezell.

Siblings Aunt Chloe, Vern, and Aunt Lula at the Church in Tremonton, Utah.

Cousins Sammy Newton (Myrra's husband), Myrra Williams Newton, (Aunt Chloe's daughter) Could be at Jake's funeral in Tremonton, Utah

Vern Ashcraft's older brother, Charles Ashcraft, and his wife Edith Christina Hill Ashcraft. <br />Charles died in 1916 of what was then called Consumption (Tuberculosis). Later Edith married Austin Bliss Gee. They lived in Meridian, Idaho. She lived to be 92 yrs. old. <br />They are buried in the Teton Cemetery, Teton, Idaho

Edith & Charles Ashcraft Vern Ashcraft's older brother, Charles Ashcraft, and his wife Edith Christina Hill Ashcraft. Charles died in 1916 of what was then called Consumption (Tuberculosis). Later Edith married Austin Bliss Gee. They lived in Meridian, Idaho. She lived to be 92 yrs. old. They are buried in the Teton Cemetery, Teton, Idaho

Verna Ashcraft sang with a group of ladies called the Singing Mothers. They sang at Stake Conference in the Old Tabernacle in Rexburg, Idaho

Singing Mothers at Stake Conference Verna Ashcraft sang with a group of ladies called the Singing Mothers. They sang at Stake Conference in the Old Tabernacle in Rexburg, Idaho

The Old Garland School The old Garland School where Verna Bingham Ashcraft went to the 1st & 2nd grades.

The Wilson School Wilson School on Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah. Verna B. Ashcraft went to 4th to 8th grade in this school.

Weber Academy The old Weber Academy, in Ogden, Utah. Verna went to school here.

Weber Academy Verna visits her old school building which was closed. Glenn and his mother Verna B. Ashcraft.

Weber Academy Verna Bingham graduated from Weber Academy, May, 1916.

Wilson Ward Church Wilson Ward Church, at Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah. Verna B. Ashcraft attended church here while growing up.

Verna Catherine Bingham Ashcraft<br /><br />Picture taken in Logan, Utah. Where she went to school at the Brigham Young Academy. She obtained her teaching degree there. <br />This could be her graduation picture.<br /><br />She taught school in Wellsville, Utah

Verna's 1918 Portrait Verna Catherine Bingham Ashcraft Picture taken in Logan, Utah. Where she went to school at the Brigham Young Academy. She obtained her teaching degree there. This could be her graduation picture. She taught school in Wellsville, Utah

This is thought to be the home of Verna Bingham Ashcraft's grandparent's, Brigham Heber Bingham Sr, and Angeline Theresa Aldous Bingham.<br /><br />Verna Bingham Ashcraft was born in an upstairs room of her grandparent's home.<br /><br />Don Ashcraft has been to this house with his mother Verna a few times before it was demolished. It was located in Wilson Lane, west of Ogden, Utah.

Old House This is thought to be the home of Verna Bingham Ashcraft's grandparent's, Brigham Heber Bingham Sr, and Angeline Theresa Aldous Bingham. Verna Bingham Ashcraft was born in an upstairs room of her grandparent's home. Don Ashcraft has been to this house with his mother Verna a few times before it was demolished. It was located in Wilson Lane, west of Ogden, Utah.

Wallace Bingham, brother of Verna Bingham Ashcraft.<br /><br />Wallace was killed on 17 April 1924, while on a LDS Mission in New Zealand. He dove into the water and hit his head on a sand bar. (They had swam there before, and the sand bar hadn't been there.)

Brother Wallace Bingham, brother of Verna Bingham Ashcraft. Wallace was killed on 17 April 1924, while on a LDS Mission in New Zealand. He dove into the water and hit his head on a sand bar. (They had swam there before, and the sand bar hadn't been there.)

Verna's Siblings Hazel Bingham (Verna's Sister), Wallace Bingham, (Verna's brother), friend Marie.

Angeline Theresa Aldous This is Verna Bingham's grandmother on her mother's side.

School Teacher in Wellsville A photo of Verna Bingham, taken while teaching school in Wellsville, Utah.

Verna Bingham Ashcraft's parents Catherine Rozilla Wilson Bingham, and her husband Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. taken at their daughter Annis Bingham Taylor's home, Mother's day 1930.<br /><br />'This picture was taken after Grandfather Brigham Heber's stroke in May 1925. Graandfather Brigham died June 1940. Mother (Verna), Glenn, Leara, and ------, went to Utah to the funeral. Kathryn stayed in Teton to deliver Glenn's newspapers, (Salt Lake Tribune) and help on the Moody with children who didn't go to Utah.' (Kathryn A. Billings, May 2006)

Bingham Grandparents Verna Bingham Ashcraft's parents Catherine Rozilla Wilson Bingham, and her husband Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. taken at their daughter Annis Bingham Taylor's home, Mother's day 1930. 'This picture was taken after Grandfather Brigham Heber's stroke in May 1925. Graandfather Brigham died June 1940. Mother (Verna), Glenn, Leara, and ------, went to Utah to the funeral. Kathryn stayed in Teton to deliver Glenn's newspapers, (Salt Lake Tribune) and help on the Moody with children who didn't go to Utah.' (Kathryn A. Billings, May 2006)

Young family of Brigham and Catherine Bingham.<br /><br />Brigham Heber Bingham (father), Albert Bingham, Catharine Rozella Wilson Bingham (mother) Clara Bingham, Raymond Bingham

Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. Family Young family of Brigham and Catherine Bingham. Brigham Heber Bingham (father), Albert Bingham, Catharine Rozella Wilson Bingham (mother) Clara Bingham, Raymond Bingham

Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. Verna Bingham Ashcraft's father.

Verna's father, Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. standing by his barn on Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah, after he had a stroke in 1925.<br /><br />He died 18 June, 1940.

Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. Verna's father, Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. standing by his barn on Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah, after he had a stroke in 1925. He died 18 June, 1940.

Vern and Verna's Golden Wedding anniversary. They had an open house at the Teton Church. All their children and Grandchildren attended. They had brothers, sisters, and many people visit them.<br /><br />Cake made by their granddaughter, Cheryl Ashcraft McLean.

Golden Wedding Vern and Verna's Golden Wedding anniversary. They had an open house at the Teton Church. All their children and Grandchildren attended. They had brothers, sisters, and many people visit them. Cake made by their granddaughter, Cheryl Ashcraft McLean.

Golden Wedding Vern and Verna with their Golden Wedding anniversary cake. Cake made by their granddaughter Cheryl Ashcraft.

Vern and Verna B. Ashcraft.<br /><br />Vern is sitting in his favorite chair. Behind them is Verna's piano, which she played often.<br /><br />The chair is now owned by grandson Randy Ashcraft, and the piano now belongs to granddaughter Carol Billings Brady.

At Home Vern and Verna B. Ashcraft. Vern is sitting in his favorite chair. Behind them is Verna's piano, which she played often. The chair is now owned by grandson Randy Ashcraft, and the piano now belongs to granddaughter Carol Billings Brady.

Golden Wedding Vern and Verna Ashcraft - fifty years together.

Family of Vern and Verna Ashcraft at the time of their Golden Wedding.<br /><br />Grandchildren - can you find yourself and name others in the picture?

Golden Wedding Family of Vern and Verna Ashcraft at the time of their Golden Wedding. Grandchildren - can you find yourself and name others in the picture?

Vern and Verma, Married Fifty Years. Vern and Verma, Married Fifty Years.

Golden Wedding The Golden Wedding celebration was held in the Teton Church. (Whoever set the table up, didn't check the table cloth. ha ha!)

The Brothers and Sisters of Vern and Verna, at the Golden Wedding Aniversary dinner table.<br /><br />The Anniversary open house and dinner was held at the Teton Ward Church, in Teton City, Idaho. <br />Martha Bingham McFarland, Verna Ashcraft, Vern Ashcraft, Lula Ashcraft Taylor, Emma Rich Bingham (Raymond's wife), Albert Bingham, Hazel Bingham Secrist, Allen Secrist

Dinner For Golden Wedding The Brothers and Sisters of Vern and Verna, at the Golden Wedding Aniversary dinner table. The Anniversary open house and dinner was held at the Teton Ward Church, in Teton City, Idaho. Martha Bingham McFarland, Verna Ashcraft, Vern Ashcraft, Lula Ashcraft Taylor, Emma Rich Bingham (Raymond's wife), Albert Bingham, Hazel Bingham Secrist, Allen Secrist

Sunday Visit - the Boys and Their Father Notice Grandma's picture above the couch. Glenn, Boyd (holding Colleen), Don, Vern Ashcraft

Golden Wedding Dinner Verna's sisters, Martha, Pearl, Verna, Vern, Lula, (Vern's sister). The boys in back are Sidney Ashcraft and Dean Higley.

Golden Wedding Greeting friends and family

Sunday Visits The Ashcraft children always visited their parents on Sunday afternoons.

Seated: Linda, Grandma Verna, Sharon, children are Don and Joyce Ashcraft's. Standing Don, Verna's son.<br /><br />Note the pole lamp and grandma's organ.<br /><br />This organ is now owned by Julia Ashcraft Twitchell. (Who has the pole lamp?)

Visiting on Sunday Aftenoon Seated: Linda, Grandma Verna, Sharon, children are Don and Joyce Ashcraft's. Standing Don, Verna's son. Note the pole lamp and grandma's organ. This organ is now owned by Julia Ashcraft Twitchell. (Who has the pole lamp?)

Family at Golden Wedding Family of Vern and Verna Boyd, Glenn, Reed, Don, Lawrence, Grant Leara, Lucille, Vern (grandpa), Verna (grandma), Kathryn

Back: Lenora Rogers Petersen (Vern's cousin), Aunt Emma Rich Bingham (Raymond's wife), Albert Bingham (Verna's brother), Aunt Hazel Bingham Secrist (Verna's sister), Allen Secrist, Front: Edna Rogers Gibbs (Vern's Cousin), Lula Ashcraft Taylor, (Vern's sister) Grandpa Vern, Grandma Verna, Aunt Pearl Bingham Wilson (Verna's sister), Martha Bingham McFarland (Verna's sister).

Siblings at Golden Wedding Back: Lenora Rogers Petersen (Vern's cousin), Aunt Emma Rich Bingham (Raymond's wife), Albert Bingham (Verna's brother), Aunt Hazel Bingham Secrist (Verna's sister), Allen Secrist, Front: Edna Rogers Gibbs (Vern's Cousin), Lula Ashcraft Taylor, (Vern's sister) Grandpa Vern, Grandma Verna, Aunt Pearl Bingham Wilson (Verna's sister), Martha Bingham McFarland (Verna's sister).

Winter in Idaho Verna and Vern, grandson, Dale Ashcraft on snow drift

Sisters Verna and her sister Martha at Boyd Ashcraft's home

At Grant's House in Moody In front of Grant Ashcraft's home, along the Moody highway, Moody, Idaho. Verna is standing by car, Vern is in the car.

Children Playing in the Snow Grant and Dorothy Ashcraft's children Dale, Ellen and Amy, with Verna Ashcraft

The Bingham Sisters Pearl, Martha, Verna, and Hazel standing in front of Verna Ashcraft's home in Teton City, Idaho

Vern's Sisters Lula Taylor, Cecil Ezell, Rosa Hudson, Nina Thomas, Chloe Williams

Vern Ashcraft's Sisters Chloe A. Williams, Rose ( Rosa Dale) A. Hudson, Nina A. Thomas, Lula A. Taylor, Cecil A. Ezell

Vern Ashcraft's, Aunt Celestia Ashcraft Rogers and her husband, Marcus Rogers.<br /><br />They lived in Logan, Utah<br /><br />She was a dear sweet lady. She loved family and had a lot of genealogy.

Marcus and Celestia Ashcraft Rogers Vern Ashcraft's, Aunt Celestia Ashcraft Rogers and her husband, Marcus Rogers. They lived in Logan, Utah She was a dear sweet lady. She loved family and had a lot of genealogy.

Ashcraft Sisters Rose, Cecil, Lula, Chloe, Nina

Marcus and Celestia's family.<br /><br />They had five other children who died at birth. Aunt Celestia often mentioned she had twins she named Joseph and Hyrum.<br /><br />Elsie, Edna, Lenora, Mother Celestia, Father Marcus

Marcus Rogers Family Marcus and Celestia's family. They had five other children who died at birth. Aunt Celestia often mentioned she had twins she named Joseph and Hyrum. Elsie, Edna, Lenora, Mother Celestia, Father Marcus

Kathryn said: Francis Marion and Bessie had a son Francis Marion Hudson Jr. He died in June 1940. <br />Kathryn and her mother went with Aunt Edith Gee to the funeral, someone played 'Humonegue' on a violin at the services.

Family of Rose Ashcraft Hudson Kathryn said: Francis Marion and Bessie had a son Francis Marion Hudson Jr. He died in June 1940. Kathryn and her mother went with Aunt Edith Gee to the funeral, someone played 'Humonegue' on a violin at the services.

We went to Filer and Twin Falls for Easter, We went to a sunrise service. We also went to Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls.<br /><br />This picture was taken at Shoshone Falls<br /><br />Glenn, unknown, Verna Ashcraft, and Aunt Rose Hudson and Cecil Ezell (Vern Ashcraft's sisters.)

Easter Sunday We went to Filer and Twin Falls for Easter, We went to a sunrise service. We also went to Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls. This picture was taken at Shoshone Falls Glenn, unknown, Verna Ashcraft, and Aunt Rose Hudson and Cecil Ezell (Vern Ashcraft's sisters.)

All Dressed Up Vern by the side of his white home, in Teton City, Idaho.

Bob Ezell Kathryn, Don, Verna, Aunt Cecil Ezell, Aunt Nina Thomas Lawrence, Lucille, Reed.<br /><br />Picture taken about 1944, the 1st year the V.G. ashcraft family lived in the wilte 2 story "Archibald" house.<br /><br />Bob Ezell brought his mother and Aunt Nina to visit after the Ashcraft family moved in the house Oct. 15, 1944.

By the Lilac Bush Bob Ezell Kathryn, Don, Verna, Aunt Cecil Ezell, Aunt Nina Thomas Lawrence, Lucille, Reed. Picture taken about 1944, the 1st year the V.G. ashcraft family lived in the wilte 2 story "Archibald" house. Bob Ezell brought his mother and Aunt Nina to visit after the Ashcraft family moved in the house Oct. 15, 1944.

Sunday in Teton Don Ashcraft

Eating Watermelon at Moody Meadows Enjoying the 4th of July. Vern, Verna, Glenn, Boyd, Leara Lucille, Lawrence, Reed In Front (w/Dog): Grant

Cousins, and sisters visit Verna Ashcraft at her home in Teton City, Idaho.<br /><br />Annis, (sister) Lilla Romrell (cousin) Aunt Martha Murdock (Verna's Aunt), Martha (sister) , Verna

Cousins Cousins, and sisters visit Verna Ashcraft at her home in Teton City, Idaho. Annis, (sister) Lilla Romrell (cousin) Aunt Martha Murdock (Verna's Aunt), Martha (sister) , Verna

Verna in front of her old home in Teton City, Idaho.<br /><br />(Notice ladder on house, someone was probably on the roof of the house removing the snow.)

Wintery Day Verna in front of her old home in Teton City, Idaho. (Notice ladder on house, someone was probably on the roof of the house removing the snow.) Chloe Ashcraft & Vern Ashcraft visit in California

Young Sister and Brother Chloe Ashcraft & Vern Ashcraft visit in California

Sunday afternoon, standing by sunflowers in their yard, in Teton City, Idaho. Summer of 1943 just before moving into the big "Archibald" house.<br /><br />The old cabin home is in the background.

Ashcraft Familly Sunday afternoon, standing by sunflowers in their yard, in Teton City, Idaho. Summer of 1943 just before moving into the big "Archibald" house. The old cabin home is in the background.

Christmas Time Kathryn, Cecil, Leara, Lalamae, Boyd, Don,Lawrence, Gandpa Vern holding Grant's picture (he was on a mission) Grandma Verna, Lucille, Reed

Missionaries of the family. Taken in the East room of the 'Archibald' home, Teton City, Idaho.<br /><br />Leara, Grant, Glenn, Don Grandma, Grandpa, Kathryn

Missionaries of Vern Ashcraft Family Missionaries of the family. Taken in the East room of the 'Archibald' home, Teton City, Idaho. Leara, Grant, Glenn, Don Grandma, Grandpa, Kathryn

Old Barn The old barn at the 'Archibald' home in Teton City, Idaho

Verna's Aunt and Cousin Verna's sister Martha and her only child Ramona.

Kathryn standing in front of the Ashcraft 'Archibald' home in Teton City Idaho.<br /><br />This house was torn down and replaced with the new brick home

Kathryn Kathryn standing in front of the Ashcraft 'Archibald' home in Teton City Idaho. This house was torn down and replaced with the new brick home

Mother and Son Reed and his Mother Verna Ashcraft. In front yard of old home. The car was a 194? Ford, belonging to Grant,

Aunt Pearl Bingham Wilson (Verna's sister) lived in Logan, Utah. <br />She had a nice brick home on 4th North near the college.<br /><br />Her husband taught at the college until he passed away.

Verna's Sister Pearl Aunt Pearl Bingham Wilson (Verna's sister) lived in Logan, Utah. She had a nice brick home on 4th North near the college. Her husband taught at the college until he passed away.

Verna Toothless After Verna had her teeth pulled before she got her false teeth

Family and Friend Verna, Lucille, Irene Furniss, Lucille's good friend. Lawrence.

Cousins Picture taken at the Ashcraft 'old' home in Teton. Doris Bingham, Verna Ashcraft, Reed, Don, Lucille, Howard Bingham's son (Bingham cousins)

Verna Unknown, Unknown, Verna Ashcraft, Unknown.

At Home in Teton Verna standing in front of her home in Teton. Note the lilac bush which was at the Northeast corner of the yard.

By the lilac bush in the Ashcraft front yard, Teton City, Idaho<br /><br />Verna, Vern, Aunt Cecil Ashcraft Ezell, Cecil, Kathryn, Bob Ezell, (Aunt Cecil's son), Charlotte Armstrong, a friend, Lucille

Visting the Ashcrafts By the lilac bush in the Ashcraft front yard, Teton City, Idaho Verna, Vern, Aunt Cecil Ashcraft Ezell, Cecil, Kathryn, Bob Ezell, (Aunt Cecil's son), Charlotte Armstrong, a friend, Lucille

Visiting Relatives Lucille, Unknown, Unknown, Irene Furniss, Verna Front: Unknown

Easter Sunday Lucille, Verna, Cecil Billings (Note that Lucille and her mother Verna are both wearing aprons over their dresses.)

Been to Church Looking Northeast from the home in Teton City, Idaho.

Working Father On a work day. It looks like he is carrying some barbed wire over his shoulder. Kathryn's 1937 black Ford car.

Working Father Vern at the farm in Moody, carrying a roll of barbed wire. Kathryn's 1937 black Ford car.

Family Lucille, Mother Verna, Lawrence, Reed, Boyd, Grant, In the front room of the home in Teton.

Don's big day. He is graduating from the 8th grade, from the Teton School.<br /><br />Picture taken at the humble little cabin home in Teton City, Idaho

Don's Big Day Don's big day. He is graduating from the 8th grade, from the Teton School. Picture taken at the humble little cabin home in Teton City, Idaho

Nice Hat Verna by the humble cabin home in Teton City, Idaho

Little Family Picture taken at home on the Moody Farm

Family Pets Scotty the dog shares a bowl of milk with the kitten.

Don, Cecil, Kathryn, Darma Nelson, Unknown, Lucille Nettie Richmond, Ike Richmond, Verna, Lawrence.<br /><br />Nettie's full name was Janette McKinley Richmond.

Family and Friends Don, Cecil, Kathryn, Darma Nelson, Unknown, Lucille Nettie Richmond, Ike Richmond, Verna, Lawrence. Nettie's full name was Janette McKinley Richmond.

Lucille's Big Doll Lucille and her big doll at home. Notice the bikes and big snow drift.

Youngest Children There are many interesting things to see in this picture.

Don's Graduation [Duplicate] Don's graduation

Boys at Home Siblings

Boys and Their Dog Boys and Their Dog

Chores in the Winter Vern Ashcraft going out to do chores.

Doing Chores Vern Ashcraft going to do his chores

Playing in the Snow Playing in the Snow

Sunday Afternoon Sunday Afternoon

Family Cows Family Cows

Brothers Brothers

Large Potatoes Nice baking potatoes.

Family With Sunflowers In front of the humble cabin home, Teton City, Idaho. Vern, Verna, Lucille, Lawrence

Family at Home The Ashcraft family at their humble cabin home in Teton City, Idaho. Vern, Verna, Leara, Glenn, Lucille

Christmas Time Don, Verna, Grant Boyd, Lucille, Lawrence, Reed, at the 'Archibald' home, in Teton City Idaho.

This was taken in Ruth Petersen's yard in Rexburg across from creamery, when Mother Verna had her teeth pulled at Dr. Blair Rich's dentist office, <br />Leara, Lawrence, Effie Petersen, mother of Ruth and Donald Donald Petersen, Unknown<br /><br />Kathryn took the picture.

Friends This was taken in Ruth Petersen's yard in Rexburg across from creamery, when Mother Verna had her teeth pulled at Dr. Blair Rich's dentist office, Leara, Lawrence, Effie Petersen, mother of Ruth and Donald Donald Petersen, Unknown Kathryn took the picture.

Eating Watermelon [Duplicate] Eating Watermelon at a picnic at Moody Meadows

Mother Verna, Bing Stoddard,Helen Wilcox Stoddard, Vern, Reed, Lawrence, Lucille. Out on the Moody Creek.<br /><br />"The girl in the striped blouse could be Helen Wilcox Stoddard, the other man her son 'Bing'. they spent a few days with the Ashcraft's, probably in 1946." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Picnic at Moody Mother Verna, Bing Stoddard,Helen Wilcox Stoddard, Vern, Reed, Lawrence, Lucille. Out on the Moody Creek. "The girl in the striped blouse could be Helen Wilcox Stoddard, the other man her son 'Bing'. they spent a few days with the Ashcraft's, probably in 1946." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Don's 8th Grade Graduation Verna, Vern, Don Reed, Lawrence, Lucille All dressed up to attend Don's graduation.

Don's New Suit Don's New Suit

Loving Family Mother Verna, Don, Lucille

Old Teton Church Part of the Old Teton City Church

Father and Sons Picture taken in the front room of the new brick home in Teton City, Idaho. Boyd holding Colleen, Don, Father Vern

Soldier Glenn home on leave from the army. Glenn and dog at the 'Archibald' home in Teton City, Idaho.

Father and Sons Father and Sons

Home at Christmastime Front room of the 'Archibald' home in Teton City, Idaho. Lucille, Verna, Don, Glenn, Lawrence,

Home From the Army Glenn standing on the West side of the 'Archibald' home in Teton, by the back door.

Don Enters the Mission Home Laurette Brooksley, Leara, Beverly Bingham, Don, Kathryn, Lawrence. Laurette was from Fredonia, Arizona

Verna's Teaching Certificate Verna Bingham Ashcraft's Certificate to teach school

Family at Moody Creek Verna, Bing Stoddard, Helen Wilcox Stoddard, Vern, Reed, Lawrence, Lucille.

Back of Old Teton Church Part of the old Teton Church in Teton City, Idaho. It was torn down when the new church was built across the street.

Leara, ready to go to her Music lesson. Voice or Piano?<br /><br />"I think Leara was going back to Utah after a visit because that dress was one she had when she worked in Salt Lake, and she never took any singing lessons when she lived in Teton. She took piano from Mary Thomas and Mrs. Willis G. Lyman whose maiden name was Finlayson and who is a sister to Pres. Faust's mother." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Leara Leara, ready to go to her Music lesson. Voice or Piano? "I think Leara was going back to Utah after a visit because that dress was one she had when she worked in Salt Lake, and she never took any singing lessons when she lived in Teton. She took piano from Mary Thomas and Mrs. Willis G. Lyman whose maiden name was Finlayson and who is a sister to Pres. Faust's mother." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

In 1947 they tore down the trestle and replaced it with fill. They put a big metal pipe in the dirt-filled canyon to carry water under the railroad.<br /><br />This was 90 feet above the bottom of the Moody creek. One level was 30 feet, then next 60 feet. Some of the Ashcraft boys used to cross on the 30 and 60 feet boards. Glenn says that at first they would crawl across, then they got so they would walk acorss.

Railroad Trestle Over Moody Creek In 1947 they tore down the trestle and replaced it with fill. They put a big metal pipe in the dirt-filled canyon to carry water under the railroad. This was 90 feet above the bottom of the Moody creek. One level was 30 feet, then next 60 feet. Some of the Ashcraft boys used to cross on the 30 and 60 feet boards. Glenn says that at first they would crawl across, then they got so they would walk acorss.

All Dressed Up All Dressed Up

Picnic at Moody Verna, Bing Stoddard, Lawrence, Helen Wilcox Stoddard, Vern, Lucille

Mother Verna and Leara standing on the front sidewalk at the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho.<br /><br />This home was torn down and the new brick home built in its place

Mother and Daughter Mother Verna and Leara standing on the front sidewalk at the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho. This home was torn down and the new brick home built in its place

Happy Smile Don in front yard of "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho. This photo looks Northeast, toward the lilac bush.

Mother Verna Ashcraft Mother Verna Ashcraft

Young Lady Verna Young Lady Verna

Verna Bingham Verna Bingham

Teaching school in Wellsvile, Utah Vern came to Wellsville to visit his sister Nina, there he met his future wife, Verna Bingham, who was teaching school at the same school and was a roommate of his younger sister Nina.

Teachers Teaching school in Wellsvile, Utah Vern came to Wellsville to visit his sister Nina, there he met his future wife, Verna Bingham, who was teaching school at the same school and was a roommate of his younger sister Nina.

Verna's Long Beautiful Hair Verna's Long Beautiful Hair

School Teachers Nina Ashcraft, Verna Bingham, Margarette Jones, school teachers in Wellsville, Utah, relaxing.

When Vern had a few months in the winter time, he decided to go to Logan, Utah, and attend some classes at Brigham Young College.<br /><br />He visited his sister Nina, who was teaching school. He became acquainted with his future wife Verna Bingham. She was teaching at the same school as Nina.

Young Man Vern When Vern had a few months in the winter time, he decided to go to Logan, Utah, and attend some classes at Brigham Young College. He visited his sister Nina, who was teaching school. He became acquainted with his future wife Verna Bingham. She was teaching at the same school as Nina.

Mother Verna Mother Verna

Vern as a Misionary Vern served a mission to the Eastern States

Grandparents Verna and Vern

California in the Winter Vern and Verna Ashcraft, picture taken at their daughter Leara's home in Lakewood, California

Ninety Years Young Ninety Years Young

Mother and Children Mother and Children

Sisters With Brother Vern On the back of this picture was written " On the patio".

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[Duplicate] Verna and Vern spending the winter at Leara's Home in Lakewood, California.

Cleve Ashcraft's family visits Moody, Idaho.<br /><br />This was taken the summer of 1928, in the front yard of the house the Ashcraft's lived in.<br /><br />It is across from the Moody School. This house is where Don was born.

Cousin's Visit Cleve Ashcraft's family visits Moody, Idaho. This was taken the summer of 1928, in the front yard of the house the Ashcraft's lived in. It is across from the Moody School. This house is where Don was born.

Picture taken at Moody, Idaho. The Cleve Ashcraft's visited, when they lived in the brick home in Moody, the Old Frank Garn home.<br /><br />Leara wasn't in the picture, she ran away.

Back of Picture Picture taken at Moody, Idaho. The Cleve Ashcraft's visited, when they lived in the brick home in Moody, the Old Frank Garn home. Leara wasn't in the picture, she ran away.

Mother Summer time at the humble home in Teton City, Idaho

Summertime Taken at the humble home in Teton City, Idaho. Vern, Verna holding Lawrence, Don, Grant, Boyd, Reed

Glenn Leaving Home Father VG and Sons had their picture taken before Glenn left for the Army.

After a five months training in California, Glenn came home before to going to Europe to serve his country.<br /><br />Standing in front of the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho.

Home On Furlogh After a five months training in California, Glenn came home before to going to Europe to serve his country. Standing in front of the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho. Delete

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Christmas Time Family at home for Christmas. The "Archibald Home" Don, Mother Verna, Grant Boyd, Lucille, Lawrence, Reed

Visitors Uncle App Hudson, Aunt Rose (his wife), Rose's sister Cecil, Verna, Lawrence, Lucille

Railroad Trestle Bridge over Moody Creek.<br /><br />The tressle was torn down, the valley filled in with dirt. A big metal pipe was put through the dirt, to allow the water in the Moody creek to flow under the railroad.

[Duplicate] Railroad Trestle Bridge over Moody Creek. The tressle was torn down, the valley filled in with dirt. A big metal pipe was put through the dirt, to allow the water in the Moody creek to flow under the railroad.

Happy Smile Don, on the West side of the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho Smiles

Smiles Smiles

Standing in front of the Idaho Falls Temple at the time of it's dedication.<br /><br />Kathryn also went to the dedication of the Idaho Falls Temple the same day. She was teaching third and fourth grades at the Lincoln school, Route 4, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Idaho Falls Temple Standing in front of the Idaho Falls Temple at the time of it's dedication. Kathryn also went to the dedication of the Idaho Falls Temple the same day. She was teaching third and fourth grades at the Lincoln school, Route 4, Idaho Falls, Idaho. Father

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Leara going for Music lesson. Standing in front of the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho<br /><br />"She was probably going back to Utah. That was a dress she had when she was working down there. She didn't take singing lessons in Teton, just piano lessons from Mary Thomas and Mrs. Willis G. Lyman whose maiden name was Finlayson and who is a sister to Pres. Faust's mother." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

[Duplicate] Leara going for Music lesson. Standing in front of the "Archibald" home in Teton City, Idaho "She was probably going back to Utah. That was a dress she had when she was working down there. She didn't take singing lessons in Teton, just piano lessons from Mary Thomas and Mrs. Willis G. Lyman whose maiden name was Finlayson and who is a sister to Pres. Faust's mother." (Kathryn Billings, 2006)

Sisters Sisters

Visiting Visiting Aunt Celestia Ashcraft Rogers home in Logan, Utah Celestia Ashcraft Roger's ( Vern's aunt), Verna Ashcraft.

Brothers Brothers

Family Mother Verna, Boyd, Don, Reed, Father Vern, Lawrence, Lucille

House party for Don after he returned from his mission to the Southern States.<br /><br />Leah Logan, unknown, unknown, Bernell Logan Westover,unknown Jim Jensen, Mrs. Jim Jensen, Mrs. Logan holding, unknown

Returning Home From Mission House party for Don after he returned from his mission to the Southern States. Leah Logan, unknown, unknown, Bernell Logan Westover,unknown Jim Jensen, Mrs. Jim Jensen, Mrs. Logan holding, unknown

Verna had her teeth all pulled, Picture taken before she got her false teeth.<br /><br />She paid $100.00 for the set of false teeth, got them in time to wear to the dedication of the Idaho Falls Temple in 1945.

No Teeth Verna had her teeth all pulled, Picture taken before she got her false teeth. She paid $100.00 for the set of false teeth, got them in time to wear to the dedication of the Idaho Falls Temple in 1945.

Conference in Salt Lake Verna standing by the Salt Lake Tabernacle

Christmastime Missionaries

Lucille Back of the Archibald home after the backroom was built on.

Mother and Chldren Mother and Chldren

On the Road Again Going to Indiana

Visiting Don's Mission Field Visiting in the Sander's home in Alabama, where Don was serving a mission.

On the Way Home On the way home from the trip to Indiana and other places in the South.

Homeward Bound Homeward Bound

Leara, Kathryn, with Carol, and Don went shopping for a ring for Joyce prior to their getting married in the Logan Temple.<br /><br />Don was on a Fulough from the Army After they were married, Don and Joyce moved to Georgia while he finished his tour in the Army.

[Duplicate] Leara, Kathryn, with Carol, and Don went shopping for a ring for Joyce prior to their getting married in the Logan Temple. Don was on a Fulough from the Army After they were married, Don and Joyce moved to Georgia while he finished his tour in the Army.

Snowdrifts Cheryl standing on the snow bank. Glenn's car.

Glenn and Family took his parents to Indiana, then on to Palmyra, New York. We visited Rosco and Elsie Crowe in Bloomington, Indiana. He took us out to dinner to a buffet.<br /><br />Glenn, Verna, Vern Rosco Crowe, Elsie Strauser Crowe ( cousin to Vern, sister of Frona Kirk),Frona Strauser Kirk Donnetta Ashcraft, Bonnie Ashcraft, Randy Ashcraft, Cheryl Ashcraft

Visiting Indiana Glenn and Family took his parents to Indiana, then on to Palmyra, New York. We visited Rosco and Elsie Crowe in Bloomington, Indiana. He took us out to dinner to a buffet. Glenn, Verna, Vern Rosco Crowe, Elsie Strauser Crowe ( cousin to Vern, sister of Frona Kirk),Frona Strauser Kirk Donnetta Ashcraft, Bonnie Ashcraft, Randy Ashcraft, Cheryl Ashcraft

Snow Verna and Vern standing on the the front porch of their new home in Teton City, Idaho

On the Sunday before Kim was born, on 10 March 1964. We took a ride one Sunday, this was the road to the Moody Ranch.<br /><br />Children of Glenn and Lalamae Ashcraft Cheryl, Randy, Donnetta

Snow Drifts On the Sunday before Kim was born, on 10 March 1964. We took a ride one Sunday, this was the road to the Moody Ranch. Children of Glenn and Lalamae Ashcraft Cheryl, Randy, Donnetta

New Home New Home

Friends and Family David Mills, Mrs. Mills, Verna, Vern, Kathryn Mark, Rosann, David Billings

Grandson and Grandmother Dean Higley, Verna Ashcraft

Grandmother and Granddaughter Verna Ashcraft and Carol Billings

Grandchildren At Reed's home in Wilford, Idaho

Potato Field Post card showing how we hand-picked potatoes.

See next picture, telling who they are. Brigham Heber Bingham Family in 1900 before he left for his mission to Australia.<br /><br />Annis,Brigham Heber Jr.,Clara, Raymond Pearl, Catherine, Albert Martha, Verna on her mother's lap

Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. Family See next picture, telling who they are. Brigham Heber Bingham Family in 1900 before he left for his mission to Australia. Annis,Brigham Heber Jr.,Clara, Raymond Pearl, Catherine, Albert Martha, Verna on her mother's lap

Note On Bingham Family Note On Bingham Family

Kathryn said: The first one on the left back could be Verna Ashcraft. She is the only daughter and only member of the Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. family not identified. That would make all the children present. This would have been taken after Wallace was killed on his mission in Australia.<br /><br />Could this be the fiftieth wedding anniversary of the Brigham and Catharine Bingham?

Delete Kathryn said: The first one on the left back could be Verna Ashcraft. She is the only daughter and only member of the Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. family not identified. That would make all the children present. This would have been taken after Wallace was killed on his mission in Australia. Could this be the fiftieth wedding anniversary of the Brigham and Catharine Bingham?

Could be Verna, Pearl, Raymond, Annis, Clara, Martha, Albert, Howard Hazel, Brigham Heber (Father), Catherine Rozilla ( Mother)

Brigham Heber Bingham Jr. Family Could be Verna, Pearl, Raymond, Annis, Clara, Martha, Albert, Howard Hazel, Brigham Heber (Father), Catherine Rozilla ( Mother)

Mother and Baby Verna sitting in her rocking chair holding baby Kathryn

Baby On Chair Kathryn laying on chair by Verna's flowers, they look like Zinnia's.

Look at the Pretty Flowerr Verna showing baby Kathryn a flower

Moody South side of Moody looking towards the bridge

Want Pretty Flower Want Pretty Flower

Rock-A-Bye Baby Rock-A-Bye Baby

Friends at School Margurette Jones, Verna Bingham. Summer school at the University of Utah.

Lazy Day After Teaching. Nina Ashcraft, Verna Bingham, Margarette Jones

Fun Ride The roller coaster at Salt Air, by The Great Salt Lake, in Utah

Sand and Sun Playing in the sand at the Great Salt Lake

Building Salt Air, on the Great Salt Lake

Swimming people swimming, or floating in the Great Salt Lake

Relaxing in the Shade Verna and friend Charlotte

Friends Verna Bingham and Nina Ashcraft

Pretty Girl Verna Bingham Verna

Verna Verna

Another Picture Verna Bingham

Bingham Sisters Verna, Hazel, Martha,unknown

Great Ride Great Ride

Student Verna Bingham,attending summer school at the University of Utah

Smile Verna Bingham

Teacher Taken at Wellsville Utah where Verna taught school

Great Horse Ride Verna's brothers, Wallace and Howard Bingham at home at Wilson Lane, Ogden, Utah