NICK NAME SALLY.
John Jones made his home in a log house which is still standing. The Jones house is a vernacular log house of double-pen plan with front and rear porches and gable-end chimneys. Originally the two first=story rooms did not interconnect and could be reached only from the two porches. Likewise, at first the two loft rooms were also comletely separate and were reached by stairs from each of the first floor rooms. In 8147, Joh Jones planted planted a boxwood in the yard of his home that has attracted much attention through the years. In 1951, W.S.Taylor, then owner of the dJohn Jones property, was asked by the landscapers for Pres. Truman to allow the boxwood to be moved to the Whit House Lawn because of its unusual size. Mr. Taylor declined, fearing the boxwood might not survive the move. The boxwood is presently ten feet tall and approximately eight feet in circumference and is recognized as county historical site. Accompanying the house is a stone "upping" block in the fronbt yard which was erected in 1851. The block was used to stand on while mounting a horse.
John Jones made his home in a log house which is still standing. The Jones house is a vernacular log house of double-pen plan with front and rear porches and gable-end chimneys. Originally the two first=story rooms did not interconnect and could be reached only from the two porches. Likewise, at first the two loft rooms were also comletely separate and were reached by stairs from each of the first floor rooms. In 1847, John Jones planted a boxwood in the yard of his home that has attracted much attention through the years. In 1951, W.S.Taylor, then owner of the John Jones property, was asked by the landscapers for Pres. Truman to allow the boxwood to be moved to the White House Lawn because of its unusual size. Mr. Taylor declined, fearing the boxwood might not survive the move. The boxwood is presently ten feet tall and approximately eight feet in circumference and is recognized as a county historical site. Accompanying the house is a stone "upping" block in the front yard which was erected in 1851. The block was used to stand on while mounting a horse.
name marked on headstone with Rev Johnny Jones in Ararat, Surry, NC...but she is probably buried in VA
Melbern 'Bud' Slaugh
Melbern Isaac "Bud" Slaugh, 77, passed away Nov. 30, 2000 at his home in Vernal. Bud was born Sept. 24, 1923 in Vernal, a son of Angus and Mildred Atwood Slaugh. He married Nora Gaudern on June 11, 1949 in Gering, Neb.
He was a member of the LDS Church, a Veteran of World War II and belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked as a rancher, in the oil field and hardware store.
Bud loved to chase wild horses, go to rodeos, team roping and calf roping. He had a fun sense of humor, was always in the center of attention. He enjoyed being a practical joker.
He is survived by his wife, Nora, Vernal; son, Jay D. Slaugh, Denver, Colo; two daughters, Judy (Earl) Snyder, Vernal; Bonnie (Mike) Ross, Conifer, Colo.; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; brother, Don (Chole) Slaugh, Vernal; sisters, Shirley (Darrell) Smuin and Ellen (Dall) Cook, both of Vernal.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Bobby Slaugh and Christy M. Slaugh, and his parents.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 2 in the Vernal 9th LDS Ward Chapel with Bishop Arvid Sullivan conducting.
Ellen Cook offered the family prayer with prelude and postlude music played by Janet Smuin.
Bishop Sullivan gave the invocation.
Speakers were Jay Slaugh and Duane Caldwell.
Peggy Merkley and Karilynne Pearson, accompanied by RaNae Labrum, sang "Silver Haired Daddy," "In The Garden," and "Amazing Grace."
Bishop Sullivan offered remarks, Darrell Smuin gave the benediction and Dall Cook dedicated the grave.
Pallbearers were Trent Slaugh, Matt Slaugh, Duane Cook, Mark Slaugh, Kent Cook and Rhett Smuin.
Interment was in the Vernal Memorial Park with military honors given by the American Legion. Services were under the direction of Thomson Blackburn Vernal Mortuary with compassionate services offered by the Vernal 9th Ward Relief Society.