Blacksmith Class From Snow College Traditional Building Skills Institute

 

Blacksmith Class From Snow College Traditional Building Skills Institute

The Snow College Traditional Building Skills Institute Basic Blacksmith Class visited our Blacksmith Shop in 2008,  Gerald Cooper, Instructor wanted the members of the class to see a working pioneer blacksmith shop. He also demonstrated the coking of coal at the shop.   here: http://www.beautifuliron.com/thefire.htm

1695 Allred Letter

While going through old files and newsletters I came upon a couple of the old Allred Newsletters.  Maybe these are familiar to some of you.  Many of us tie into the Allred family.  My connection is through Mary Allred Sanders.  

Kathy

 

 

Gerald Pomeroy Cooper ~~~ Taught Blacksmithing at Snow College Traditional Trades

 Gerald Pomeroy Cooper, age 58, of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on March 18, 2019, at The Huntsman Hospital in Salt Lake City, surrounded by his family, after a valiant battle with Leukemia
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    He was born December 14, 1960 to Harlin Arvene and Maurice Neilsen Cooper in Vernal, Utah. He was married to Marilyn Mecham in the Provo Temple on October 15, 1982. The search for his career was a defining time in his life, as it followed the oil field bust in the 1980’s, jobs were scarce and sometimes only temporary. He was a carpenter, forest ranger, chimney sweep and cement layer, the experience he gained in these occupations prepared him for the work he would do at the UBATC/UBTECH. He found a place there that was vital to his livelihood, his work was active, creative and always appreciated by his friends and co-workers there. He always jumped at the chance to learn something new. He loved making beautiful things with wood and metal. He was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His favorite callings were teaching in the primary and teaching the scouts survival skills.

    Gerald is survived by his wife, Marilyn Mecham Cooper, his children and their spouses Amy Lyn (Brent) Taylor, their children Brooklyn, BreAnn, Max and baby; Katie (Oliver) Burt, their children Mary, Toby, Aryona, Nasha, Cory, Lincoln and Eve; Milton Louis (Kayla) Cooper and their children Byona and Ayriona; Jeri Ann (Dillon) Hillegeist their children Olivia, Calister, Elizah and Walter; Bradly Gerald (Chelesa) Cooper and their children Sofie and Hazel; brothers and sisters-in-laws, Evelyn (Larry) Cooper (Bob) Sheedy, Neldon (Irene) Cooper, Kenneth (MarthAnn) Cooper, Alan (Kathy) Cooper; sisters and brother-in-laws, Daphney “Sami” (Gene) Jensen, Elaine (Eldon) Walton, Irene (Karl) Wayland, Doris (Dwayne) Humphries, Nadine (Randall) Boudrero; mother-in-law, Helen Mecham (Joe) Noble; sister-in-laws, Barbara Spell, Jolyn (Bobby) Richardson, Nancy (Von) Johnson and many nieces, nephews and friends.
    
He was preceded in death by his parents, Harlin Arvene and Maurice Cooper; father-in-law, Milton James Mecham; his brothers Larry Cooper,  Brent Cooper; his sisters Cynthia Cooper, Marie Harmon; brother-in-laws, George Harmon and Karl Wayland; and granddaughter, Hana Kate Burt.
   
 He will be sorely missed by his family and friends. His family would like to thank the many kind and generous friends who have given spiritual and monetary support throughout this difficult time. Thank You.
    Funeral services were   held on Friday, March 22, 2019 
    Burial in the Leota Cemetery.

WHERE DID THE ORIGINAL ALLREDS COME FROM?

Those Original American Allreds:                                Where Did They Come From? By:  Linda Allred Cooper Fall 2017

Read the entire history here: 
http://allredfamily.com/UKtoPA2017Presentation.htm

 Tracing back to the mid 1500s, the Allreds were from the little village of Pendleton (sometimes called
Pendleton Poole).  On today’s map, Pendleton is part of the City of Manchester (also called Greater
Manchester or Manchester Proper).  You may have heard the Allreds were from Eccles or Eccles Parish.
That is partially true.  They lived in the little village of Pendleton but attended church services and their
births/baptisms, marriages, deaths/burials are recorded in the Eccles Parish Records.   Eccles Parish’s church,
St. Mary The Virgin, was built around 1100, around the time of William the Conqueror.   

Tracing back to the mid 1500s, the Allreds were from the little village of Pendleton (sometimes called Pendleton Poole).  On today’s map, Pendleton is part of the City of Manchester (also called Greater Manchester or Manchester Proper).  You may have heard the Allreds were from Eccles or Eccles Parish. That is partially true.  They lived in the little village of Pendleton but attended church services and their births/baptisms, marriages, deaths/burials are recorded in the Eccles Parish Records.   Eccles Parish’s church, St. Mary The Virgin, was built around 1100, around the time of William the Conqueror.    Prior to World War II, the church and church yard looked like the photo above left.  Graves covered the church yard and flat tombstones or markers were placed on top.   Manchester was the main manufacturing hub for England and, therefore, one of the main targets of Hitler’s bombs.  Everyone has heard of the London Blitz but few realize Manchester was also bombed non-stop which caused tremendous damage.  One of those bombs fell just behind the church damaging the church yard and graves.  Some of the stained-glass panes were blown out and the rear of the church sustained damage.  When repaired, the church members decided to replace the damaged window panes with clear glass.  If you visit, you will notice the beautiful stained-glass panels with clear glass in sections.  This is to remind everyone of the damage done to the church during the Manchester Blitz. The graves, however, were beyond repair.  The graveyard was turned into the grassy park you see today. Some of the tombstones, those not too badly damaged, were used as pavers for the sidewalks.

Read the entire history here: 
http://allredfamily.com/UKtoPA2017Presentation.htm

Blacksmith Class From Snow College Traditional Building Skills Institute

The Snow College Traditional Building Skills Institute Basic Blacksmith Class visited our Blacksmith Shop today. Gerald Cooper, Instructor wanted the members of the class to see a working pioneer blacksmith shop. He also demonstrated the coking of coal at the shop. See more about coking coal here: http://www.beautifuliron.com/thefire.htm