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Name Origin
A worker in the Church of England. Also (but not confirmed): a baiter of hooks.
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Batman
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England
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Early Batemans
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George Bateman of London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom was born in 1780 in Harwich, Essex County. He was married to Elizabeth Stringer Bateman, and had children Edward John Bateman and George Frederick Bateman. George Bateman died at age 72 years old in October 1853 in London, Greater London County.
Elizabeth (Stringer) Bateman of London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom was born circa 1811 in Holborn, and died at age 78 years old in 1889 in London.
Harriet Emma (Holland) Bateman of Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1820 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 83 years old on May 19, 1904 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
John Bateman of Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born in September 1821 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 89 years old on September 14, 1911 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
Elizabeth (Bateman) Brentnall was born in 1831 to Thomas Bateman and Charlotte Phillips. She was in a relationship with Hiram Brentnall, and had children Elijah Edwin Brentnall, Charlotte Hannah (Brentnall) Rich, Hiram Walter Brentnall, Albert Bateman Brentnall, and Aldred Brentnall. Elizabeth Brentnall died at age 34 years old on December 22, 1866 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Ann (Bateman) Brentnall.
Edward John Bateman of Windsor, VIC Australia was born in 1832 in England United Kingdom, and died at age 60 years old on March 7, 1893 in Windsor, VIC Australia.
Caroline Ann (Reynolds) Bateman of Windsor, VIC Australia was born circa 1833. She was married to Edward John Bateman in 1874, and had children Edward George Bateman, William Henry Bateman, George Talbot Bateman, Arthur Charles Bateman, Frank Ernest Bateman, Ellen Caroline Elizabeth Bateman, and Clarence Joseph Bateman. Caroline Bateman died at age 96 years old on February 14, 1930 in Windsor.
George Frederick Bateman of Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia was born on February 9, 1834 in London, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 65 years old in 1899 in Ballarat, City of Ballarat County, VIC Australia.
Mary Ann (Hands) Bateman of Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born on February 25, 1841 in Lambeth, Greater London County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 87 years old on October 23, 1928 in Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
Mercy (Bateman) Gore of Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1844 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 49 years old on January 3, 1894 in Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
Mercy (Bateman) Bererton of Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1844 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom to John Bateman and Harriet Emma Holland. She had siblings Mary Jane (Bateman) Blackney, John Bateman, Henry Bateman, James Bateman, and Margaret Emma Bateman. She married Thomas Bererton, and had a child Mary Bererton. Mercy Bererton died at age 49 years old on January 3, 1894 in Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
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Surnames: Batelli - Batetchko
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William Henry Harrison Bateman
William Henry Harrison Bateman : Born:17 Nov 1859 and Died: 10 Jun 1923.
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Sarah Conway and family?
The woman on the far left is my ancestor Sarah (Conway) Bateman : Born: 01 May 1864 and Died: 11 Jul 1937, and who married William Henry Harrison Bateman : Born:17 Nov 1859 and Died: 10 Jun 1923.
I don't know who the others are, but I think they are Sarah's siblings. (Elizabeth Bateman and Mary Francis "Fanny" Bateman)
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I don't know who the others are, but I think they are Sarah's siblings. (Elizabeth Bateman and Mary Francis "Fanny" Bateman)
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Alberto Wilbur "Bert" Bateman
Alberto Wilbur (Bert) Bateman was born on December 14, 1888 in West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah to Alberto Delos Bateman and Catherine Rebecca Goff Bateman.
On the 7th of March 1889 Bert was blessed and given a name in West Jordan, Utah.
Bert was called a blue baby. He was very ill at birth.
On the 1st of February 1891, Bert's Sister Mary Maude Bateman was born. On the 27th of December 1892, Bert's Brother Howard Allen Bateman was born.
On the 27th of March 1895 Detta was born in Midvale, Utah.
Bert began school at Midvale, Utah in September of 1895.
On the 14th of December 1896, Bert at 8 years old was baptized a Member of the LDS Church by his Uncle Frank I. Goff.
On the 3rd of January 1897, Bert was confirmed by James Glover.
On the 31st of July 1897, Bert's Sister Ann Bateman was born at Midvale, Utah.
On the 2nd of July 1899, Bert's Sister Mary Maude was baptized.
At age 12, Bert was ordained a Deacon.
On the 27th of July 1903, Bert's Sister Lillian was born at Midvale, Utah.
On the 1st of September 1903, Bert's Mother Rebecca Goff Bateman died of Dropsy. Bert was 14 years and nine months old. June recalls how Bert would hear the dripping of ice as his deceased Mother's body was being kept in ice on a table.
On the 4th of September 1903, Bert attended the Funeral Services for his Mother Rebecca Goff. There were a large number of people in attendance. Speakers were Brother Werrett, Brother Martin, Brother J. E. Taylor. Rebecca Goff was buried in the West Jordan Cemetary, West Jordan, Utah.
At age 15 Bert became ill. He had a ruptured appendix and was taken by horse and wagon to Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bert was operation by old Dr. Hosmer. A screen was placed around his bed. Dr. Hosmer left and didn't expect the young Bert to live. A Nun in the middle of the night awakened Dr. Hosmer. Dr. Hosmer opened Bert up again on the operating table. June recalls that Bert told his wife Sophie that he felt the presence of his own departed Mother holding his hand, enabling him to bear the pain without anethesia. Dr. Hosmer performed the procedure and Bert's life was spared.
Bert met Sophie Kunz at a dance. Bert was 5' 8", handsome with blue eyes and brown hair. Bert had come to the Kunz Dairies near Williamsburg, Idaho to herd Bishop Gardner's sheep while he was recouperating from a serious operation. Bert loved livestock and horses. He worked at the sheep camps and on the dairies.
Sophie was beautiful, an excellent horse back rider, loved to dance and played the guitar and ukele.
Bert and Sophie fell in love.
On the 8th of December 1913, Bert was ordained an Elder by Emanuel H. Richards and Albert Olsen at West Jordan, Utah.
On the 17th of December 1913, Alberto Wilbur (Bert) Bateman married Sophie Olive Kunz in the Logan Temple, Logan, Utah. They were married by William Budge. Sophie's parents William J. and Anna Kunz accompanied them. Bert and Sophie made a handsome couple.
Work was scarce. Bert and Sophie settled in Blackfoot, Idaho where Sophie had an operation some time later. Sophie and Bert moved back to Bern, Idaho.
On the 2nd of June 1916, Bert and Sophie's first daughter was born at Bern, Idaho. Attending Physician was Dr. George F. Ashley. June was born in a one room log cabin next to the Grandfather William J. Kunz home.
Bert applied for a Homestead from the United States Government near Williamsburg, Idaho. In the Spring of 1917 Bert received a Homestead. Bert was inducted into the Military during World War I on the 28th of August 1917. Bert received a Military discharge through an act of Congress to claim sole support for his two (2) dependents. He could stay home and support his two (2) dependents.
On the 26th of April 1918 their 2nd Daughter Ruth was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
In 1918 ther was flu epidemic in the United States and the World. June remembers her Mother Sophie would give the children castor oil.
In August 1919 Sophie was set apart as Primary President by Bishop Robert Schmid in the Bern, Idaho Ward. In 1919 Bert was 2nd Counselor in the Bern, Idaho Ward Mutual.
June remembers he Father bringing a beautiful cut green pine tree home for Christmas at Bern, Idaho. She recalls seeing her parents light candles on the tree briefly.
On the 28th of November 1919 Bert and Sophie were presented a picture for 2nd prize in a Mutual dancing contest. The picture was of sheep in a meadow.
In 1920 Bert was the Scout Master in the Bern Ward, Bern, Idaho.
On the 12th of December 1920 their 3rd Daughter Loa was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Loa weighted 9 1/2 lbs. Bert worked in the Phosphate mines near Montpelier to earn money.
In September of 1922, Bert, Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa moved to Green River, Wyoming. Bert worked for the Railroad icing refrigerated rail cars. Bert lost his job. Sophie, pregnant and with three (3) young girls moved back to Bern, Idaho.
Bert was looking for work on the 2nd of June 1922 in Conda, Idaho.
Bert went back to Midvale (where his Father Alberto Delos Bateman lived) to find work.
In May of 1923, Bert, moved to Midvale, Utah. Bert began working in the Midvale Sharon Steel Smelter Baghouse. This place was full of deadly arsenic. This powder was used as a pesticide in the crop spraying of fields for bugs.
Both Bert and his Father Alberto Delos worked here. The arsenic was so powerful that it ate the ling out of their noses.
Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa traveled by train from Pocatello, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah. Grandpa Alberto Bateman picked them up at the Union Pacific Train Depot. Bert and Sophie rented a home on Wasatch Street west of the railraod tracks at Midvale, Utah.
On the 25th of August 1923 their 4th child and only Son Duane Alberto Bateman was born at the home on Wasatch Street, Midvale, Utah. Duane was 9 1/2 lbs. Duane was attended by Dr. Quick.
June said that Bert stood up to foreman of the Sharon Steel Mill who was working employees seven (7) days a week. His friends would not stand up to the foreman and Bert lost his job.
In 1925 through 1926 , Bert bought and sold pedigree rabbits which were dressed for market.
Bert loved to play Baseball. He collected newspaper clippings and wrote poetry. Burt's handwriting was elegant. He loved babies and cut out many pictures of babies. He liked to sit out in the yard and listen to the radio. Bert and Sophie loved life and their family.
In 1925 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from Wastch Street to # 55 East Lennox Street, Midvale, Utah.
On the 3rd of June 1928 Sophie was sustained and set apart as the Relief Society President of the Midvale Second Ward.
In 1929 Bert raised and sold chickens. Bert showed a keen interest in animal husbandry and how to care for chickens.
In June of 1930 Bert worked for the Draper Poultry Association Midvale Plant.
In March of 1930 Bert hauled coal by truck for the West Jordan Lumber Company.
On the 25th of June 1930 the Fourth Daughter Dawn Bateman was born at Mr. Miller's maternity home.
On the 14th of September 1930 Sophie was released as Relief Society President after two (2) years of service.
On thee 1st of November 1930 Bert purchased a 1 1/2 ton Ford Truck from Wasatch Motors for $275.00 dollars credit. The 1st payment was $43.30 for 17 months.
In 1931 the truck business was good for Bert. Bert hired Lew Steadman to drive a second truck. Bert purchased a 2nd truck from Frank C. Howe for $275.00 dollars credit.
On the 29th of July 1932 twin daughters Joyce and Janyce wree born at Mr. Miller's Maternity home. Dr. A.V. Linsey of Midvale, Utah was the attending Physician.
In 1932 Sophie and Bert raised chickens, a garden and owned (1) cow.
In 1933 the Depression hit hard in Utah. Jodan High School was closed due to lack of funds. Bingham Mine shut down.
Bert lost most of his trucks. June said he had a number of trucks before the Depression. The loans for all these trucks came due after the Depression and he lost the trucks.
The family survived on a garden with chickens and one (1) cow for milk.
During January and February 1935 , Bert visited his Sister Nan Hall at 411 Sierra Vista Avenue in Monterey Park, California.
On the 28th of March 1935, Bert and Sophie's eldest Daughter June was married to LeGrand Black in the Salt lake Temple by Joseph Christenson.
On the 30th of March 1935, LeGrand and June went to Aberdeen, Idaho to help LeGrand's Brother Perry on Pearl Clinger's Farm which Perry leased.
On the 31st of May 1936 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from 55 East Lennox Street to 175 South Holden Street, Midvale, utah. This home was directly east of the Smelter.
On the 31st of May 1936 Bert and Sophie's first Grand Daughter JoAnn was born to DaughterJune and son-in-law LeGrand Black in Cottonwood Maternity Home at Murray, Utah.
From August 12th 1936 through October 29th 1936, Sophie did volunteer work and cleaned houses.
In 1937 Bert and Sophie's Family subsisted by having chickens, one (1) cow and a garden.
In 1938 Bert hauled feed and eggs for Utah Poutr in Midvale, Utah.
June said that Bert would take a chair with him to sit down on the way to and from work.
Bert provided for his Family up to the end. It was so difficult for him to breathe. The lining of his nose was gone from work in the Smelter.
On the 1st of January 1940, Bert received a Notice to Report to Work on project for Midvale, City as a Driver. Bert was hired to work for the City.
On the 6th of February 1941 Bert received a load of coal from Albert Christensen for 3,050 lbs. at $9.90.
On the 1st of August 1941 Bert died at age 52 years and seven (7) months of Myocarditis (inflamation of the lining of the heart) at his home surrounded by loved ones at 175 Holden, Midvale, Utah. Those present were his Wife Sophie, Daughter June and her Husband LeGrand, Bert's Cousin and Friends Ezra Bateman and his Wife Ella Bateman and Iris Buhler. Other Family members were Son, Duane , Daughters Joyce and Janyce. Daughter Ruth and her Husband Ray were on a trip to yellowstone and returned the next day. Bert's great grand children present were JoAnn and Roger Black.
On the 5th of Aughst 1941 the Funeral Services for Bert were held at the Midvale 2nd Ward at 2:00 PM. Bishop Henry Beckstead conducted. Speakers were: B.A. Rasmussen, a Member of the Bishopric. Bishop Robert Schmid, Faun Bateman's uncle Bishop Henry Beckstead. Music was by the Relief Society, "Oh My Father", Mark, hall, "I Come to the Garden Alone." Violin Solo by Roberta Calquist, A Duet , "Going Home" by Brother and Sitster Brown of Draper. Bert was buried in the Midvale City cemetary. The grave was dedicated by Sophie's Father William John Kunz.
From 1941 to her death for 28 years later in 1969,Sophie remained a widow, raising a Family of Seven (7) and never remarried. Bert and Sophie's stone marker located in the Midvale City Cemetary is a monument to their love for each other and their Family.
On the 7th of March 1889 Bert was blessed and given a name in West Jordan, Utah.
Bert was called a blue baby. He was very ill at birth.
On the 1st of February 1891, Bert's Sister Mary Maude Bateman was born. On the 27th of December 1892, Bert's Brother Howard Allen Bateman was born.
On the 27th of March 1895 Detta was born in Midvale, Utah.
Bert began school at Midvale, Utah in September of 1895.
On the 14th of December 1896, Bert at 8 years old was baptized a Member of the LDS Church by his Uncle Frank I. Goff.
On the 3rd of January 1897, Bert was confirmed by James Glover.
On the 31st of July 1897, Bert's Sister Ann Bateman was born at Midvale, Utah.
On the 2nd of July 1899, Bert's Sister Mary Maude was baptized.
At age 12, Bert was ordained a Deacon.
On the 27th of July 1903, Bert's Sister Lillian was born at Midvale, Utah.
On the 1st of September 1903, Bert's Mother Rebecca Goff Bateman died of Dropsy. Bert was 14 years and nine months old. June recalls how Bert would hear the dripping of ice as his deceased Mother's body was being kept in ice on a table.
On the 4th of September 1903, Bert attended the Funeral Services for his Mother Rebecca Goff. There were a large number of people in attendance. Speakers were Brother Werrett, Brother Martin, Brother J. E. Taylor. Rebecca Goff was buried in the West Jordan Cemetary, West Jordan, Utah.
At age 15 Bert became ill. He had a ruptured appendix and was taken by horse and wagon to Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Bert was operation by old Dr. Hosmer. A screen was placed around his bed. Dr. Hosmer left and didn't expect the young Bert to live. A Nun in the middle of the night awakened Dr. Hosmer. Dr. Hosmer opened Bert up again on the operating table. June recalls that Bert told his wife Sophie that he felt the presence of his own departed Mother holding his hand, enabling him to bear the pain without anethesia. Dr. Hosmer performed the procedure and Bert's life was spared.
Bert met Sophie Kunz at a dance. Bert was 5' 8", handsome with blue eyes and brown hair. Bert had come to the Kunz Dairies near Williamsburg, Idaho to herd Bishop Gardner's sheep while he was recouperating from a serious operation. Bert loved livestock and horses. He worked at the sheep camps and on the dairies.
Sophie was beautiful, an excellent horse back rider, loved to dance and played the guitar and ukele.
Bert and Sophie fell in love.
On the 8th of December 1913, Bert was ordained an Elder by Emanuel H. Richards and Albert Olsen at West Jordan, Utah.
On the 17th of December 1913, Alberto Wilbur (Bert) Bateman married Sophie Olive Kunz in the Logan Temple, Logan, Utah. They were married by William Budge. Sophie's parents William J. and Anna Kunz accompanied them. Bert and Sophie made a handsome couple.
Work was scarce. Bert and Sophie settled in Blackfoot, Idaho where Sophie had an operation some time later. Sophie and Bert moved back to Bern, Idaho.
On the 2nd of June 1916, Bert and Sophie's first daughter was born at Bern, Idaho. Attending Physician was Dr. George F. Ashley. June was born in a one room log cabin next to the Grandfather William J. Kunz home.
Bert applied for a Homestead from the United States Government near Williamsburg, Idaho. In the Spring of 1917 Bert received a Homestead. Bert was inducted into the Military during World War I on the 28th of August 1917. Bert received a Military discharge through an act of Congress to claim sole support for his two (2) dependents. He could stay home and support his two (2) dependents.
On the 26th of April 1918 their 2nd Daughter Ruth was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
In 1918 ther was flu epidemic in the United States and the World. June remembers her Mother Sophie would give the children castor oil.
In August 1919 Sophie was set apart as Primary President by Bishop Robert Schmid in the Bern, Idaho Ward. In 1919 Bert was 2nd Counselor in the Bern, Idaho Ward Mutual.
June remembers he Father bringing a beautiful cut green pine tree home for Christmas at Bern, Idaho. She recalls seeing her parents light candles on the tree briefly.
On the 28th of November 1919 Bert and Sophie were presented a picture for 2nd prize in a Mutual dancing contest. The picture was of sheep in a meadow.
In 1920 Bert was the Scout Master in the Bern Ward, Bern, Idaho.
On the 12th of December 1920 their 3rd Daughter Loa was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Loa weighted 9 1/2 lbs. Bert worked in the Phosphate mines near Montpelier to earn money.
In September of 1922, Bert, Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa moved to Green River, Wyoming. Bert worked for the Railroad icing refrigerated rail cars. Bert lost his job. Sophie, pregnant and with three (3) young girls moved back to Bern, Idaho.
Bert was looking for work on the 2nd of June 1922 in Conda, Idaho.
Bert went back to Midvale (where his Father Alberto Delos Bateman lived) to find work.
In May of 1923, Bert, moved to Midvale, Utah. Bert began working in the Midvale Sharon Steel Smelter Baghouse. This place was full of deadly arsenic. This powder was used as a pesticide in the crop spraying of fields for bugs.
Both Bert and his Father Alberto Delos worked here. The arsenic was so powerful that it ate the ling out of their noses.
Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa traveled by train from Pocatello, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah. Grandpa Alberto Bateman picked them up at the Union Pacific Train Depot. Bert and Sophie rented a home on Wasatch Street west of the railraod tracks at Midvale, Utah.
On the 25th of August 1923 their 4th child and only Son Duane Alberto Bateman was born at the home on Wasatch Street, Midvale, Utah. Duane was 9 1/2 lbs. Duane was attended by Dr. Quick.
June said that Bert stood up to foreman of the Sharon Steel Mill who was working employees seven (7) days a week. His friends would not stand up to the foreman and Bert lost his job.
In 1925 through 1926 , Bert bought and sold pedigree rabbits which were dressed for market.
Bert loved to play Baseball. He collected newspaper clippings and wrote poetry. Burt's handwriting was elegant. He loved babies and cut out many pictures of babies. He liked to sit out in the yard and listen to the radio. Bert and Sophie loved life and their family.
In 1925 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from Wastch Street to # 55 East Lennox Street, Midvale, Utah.
On the 3rd of June 1928 Sophie was sustained and set apart as the Relief Society President of the Midvale Second Ward.
In 1929 Bert raised and sold chickens. Bert showed a keen interest in animal husbandry and how to care for chickens.
In June of 1930 Bert worked for the Draper Poultry Association Midvale Plant.
In March of 1930 Bert hauled coal by truck for the West Jordan Lumber Company.
On the 25th of June 1930 the Fourth Daughter Dawn Bateman was born at Mr. Miller's maternity home.
On the 14th of September 1930 Sophie was released as Relief Society President after two (2) years of service.
On thee 1st of November 1930 Bert purchased a 1 1/2 ton Ford Truck from Wasatch Motors for $275.00 dollars credit. The 1st payment was $43.30 for 17 months.
In 1931 the truck business was good for Bert. Bert hired Lew Steadman to drive a second truck. Bert purchased a 2nd truck from Frank C. Howe for $275.00 dollars credit.
On the 29th of July 1932 twin daughters Joyce and Janyce wree born at Mr. Miller's Maternity home. Dr. A.V. Linsey of Midvale, Utah was the attending Physician.
In 1932 Sophie and Bert raised chickens, a garden and owned (1) cow.
In 1933 the Depression hit hard in Utah. Jodan High School was closed due to lack of funds. Bingham Mine shut down.
Bert lost most of his trucks. June said he had a number of trucks before the Depression. The loans for all these trucks came due after the Depression and he lost the trucks.
The family survived on a garden with chickens and one (1) cow for milk.
During January and February 1935 , Bert visited his Sister Nan Hall at 411 Sierra Vista Avenue in Monterey Park, California.
On the 28th of March 1935, Bert and Sophie's eldest Daughter June was married to LeGrand Black in the Salt lake Temple by Joseph Christenson.
On the 30th of March 1935, LeGrand and June went to Aberdeen, Idaho to help LeGrand's Brother Perry on Pearl Clinger's Farm which Perry leased.
On the 31st of May 1936 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from 55 East Lennox Street to 175 South Holden Street, Midvale, utah. This home was directly east of the Smelter.
On the 31st of May 1936 Bert and Sophie's first Grand Daughter JoAnn was born to DaughterJune and son-in-law LeGrand Black in Cottonwood Maternity Home at Murray, Utah.
From August 12th 1936 through October 29th 1936, Sophie did volunteer work and cleaned houses.
In 1937 Bert and Sophie's Family subsisted by having chickens, one (1) cow and a garden.
In 1938 Bert hauled feed and eggs for Utah Poutr in Midvale, Utah.
June said that Bert would take a chair with him to sit down on the way to and from work.
Bert provided for his Family up to the end. It was so difficult for him to breathe. The lining of his nose was gone from work in the Smelter.
On the 1st of January 1940, Bert received a Notice to Report to Work on project for Midvale, City as a Driver. Bert was hired to work for the City.
On the 6th of February 1941 Bert received a load of coal from Albert Christensen for 3,050 lbs. at $9.90.
On the 1st of August 1941 Bert died at age 52 years and seven (7) months of Myocarditis (inflamation of the lining of the heart) at his home surrounded by loved ones at 175 Holden, Midvale, Utah. Those present were his Wife Sophie, Daughter June and her Husband LeGrand, Bert's Cousin and Friends Ezra Bateman and his Wife Ella Bateman and Iris Buhler. Other Family members were Son, Duane , Daughters Joyce and Janyce. Daughter Ruth and her Husband Ray were on a trip to yellowstone and returned the next day. Bert's great grand children present were JoAnn and Roger Black.
On the 5th of Aughst 1941 the Funeral Services for Bert were held at the Midvale 2nd Ward at 2:00 PM. Bishop Henry Beckstead conducted. Speakers were: B.A. Rasmussen, a Member of the Bishopric. Bishop Robert Schmid, Faun Bateman's uncle Bishop Henry Beckstead. Music was by the Relief Society, "Oh My Father", Mark, hall, "I Come to the Garden Alone." Violin Solo by Roberta Calquist, A Duet , "Going Home" by Brother and Sitster Brown of Draper. Bert was buried in the Midvale City cemetary. The grave was dedicated by Sophie's Father William John Kunz.
From 1941 to her death for 28 years later in 1969,Sophie remained a widow, raising a Family of Seven (7) and never remarried. Bert and Sophie's stone marker located in the Midvale City Cemetary is a monument to their love for each other and their Family.
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John Bateman Family
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Catherine Rebecca Goff
Catherine Rebecca Ann Goff was born on the 4th of December 1867 to Isaac Goff Jr. and Ann Sisam at Midvale, Utah.
Rebecca was baptized a Member of the LDS Church on the 4th of December 1875.
Rebecca Ann married Alberto Delos Bateman on the 29th of October 1888 at Midvale, Utah.
Rebecca Ann was sealed to her spouse Alberto on the 29th of October 1890 at Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rebecca and Alberto Delo Bateman's children include;
U Rebecca Lillian BATEMAN
Born: Abt. 1899 Place:
F Rebecca Lillian BATEMAN
Born: 1903 Place:
F Mary Maude BATEMAN
Born: 1 Feb 1891 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 28 Dec 1943 Place:
F Detta BATEMAN
Born: 27 Mar 1895 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 31 Mar 1966 Place:
F Ann BATEMAN
Born: 31 Jul 1897 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
M Alberto Wilbur BATEMAN
Born: 14 Dec 1888 Place: West Jordan, Salt Lake, Ut
Christened: 7 Mar 1889 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 1 Aug 1941 Place: Midvale, Salt Lake, Ut
Buried: 5 Aug 1941 Place: Midvale City Cem., Midvale, Salt Lake Co., Ut
M Howard Allen BATEMAN (AFN:63S1-01) Pedigree
Born: 27 Dec 1892 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 12 Aug 1954 Place:
Shortly after giving birth to a child Rebecca Ann Goff Bateman contracted dropsy and died on the 1st of September 1903. She is buried next to Alberto Delos Bateman in the West Jordan Cemetery, West Jordan City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
Rebecca was baptized a Member of the LDS Church on the 4th of December 1875.
Rebecca Ann married Alberto Delos Bateman on the 29th of October 1888 at Midvale, Utah.
Rebecca Ann was sealed to her spouse Alberto on the 29th of October 1890 at Salt Lake City, Utah.
Rebecca and Alberto Delo Bateman's children include;
U Rebecca Lillian BATEMAN
Born: Abt. 1899 Place:
F Rebecca Lillian BATEMAN
Born: 1903 Place:
F Mary Maude BATEMAN
Born: 1 Feb 1891 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 28 Dec 1943 Place:
F Detta BATEMAN
Born: 27 Mar 1895 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 31 Mar 1966 Place:
F Ann BATEMAN
Born: 31 Jul 1897 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
M Alberto Wilbur BATEMAN
Born: 14 Dec 1888 Place: West Jordan, Salt Lake, Ut
Christened: 7 Mar 1889 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 1 Aug 1941 Place: Midvale, Salt Lake, Ut
Buried: 5 Aug 1941 Place: Midvale City Cem., Midvale, Salt Lake Co., Ut
M Howard Allen BATEMAN (AFN:63S1-01) Pedigree
Born: 27 Dec 1892 Place: West Jordan, S-Lk, Ut
Died: 12 Aug 1954 Place:
Shortly after giving birth to a child Rebecca Ann Goff Bateman contracted dropsy and died on the 1st of September 1903. She is buried next to Alberto Delos Bateman in the West Jordan Cemetery, West Jordan City, Salt Lake County, Utah.
Alberto Delos
Alberto Delos Bateman was a Miller and Teamster. He was married to Catherine Rebecca "Becky" Goff Bateman.
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Sophie Olive Kunz Bateman
Sophie Olive Kunz Bateman, 75, 175 South Holden Street, Midavale, Salt Lake County, Utah died Nov. 28, 1969 in a Salt Lake hospital of natural causes. Born August 7, 1894, Williamsburg, Idaho to William J. and Anna Schmid Kunz. Married to Alberto W. Bateman, Dec. 17, 1913, Logan LDS Temple; he died August 1, 1941. Retired employee, Salt Lake County recorder. Worked in LDS Primary, President, Relief Society, Midvale Second LDS Ward. Surviors: Son, daughters, Duane A., Salt Lake City; Mrs. LeGrand (June) Black, Murray; Mrs. Ray (Ruth) Beck, Riverton; Mrs. William (Loa) Uremovich, Protland, Oregon; Mrs. Earl (Dawn) Brown, Sandy; Mrs Robert (Joyce)Burkinshaw, Midvale; Mrs. Arlen (Janyce) Fox, Cottonwood Heights; 22 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; brothers, sisters, Willard, Montpelier, Idaho; Leslie, Pocatello; Mrs. Lewis Kunz, Mrs. Louis Eschler, both Montpelier; Mrs. Muyrtle Steckler, Bern, Idaho; Mrs. Alf Jensen, Ovid, Idaho. Funeral Tuesday 1 p.m., Midvale LDS Stake Center, 425 Jackson Street. Friends may call at Goff Mortuary at 8090 South State Street Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday prior to services. Burial at Midvale City Cemetery on Dec. 2, 1969.
Sophie Olive Kunz Bateman was born on the 7th of August 1894 to William John and Anna Schmid Kunz at Williamsburg, Caribou County, Idaho. She was the fourth child of William and Anna.
Sophie commenced school at age six in October of 1901 at Wayan, Idaho. Sophie’s eyes were a beautiful blue and her hair was brown. She was baptized by her Father William John Kunz on the 7th of August 1903 and confirmed the same day by her Grandfather John Kunz Sr.
On the 21st of February 1908 Sophie received a Certificate of Award for being never absent or tardy at School in Bern. John J. Rigby, Teacher. Sophie received a Patriarchal Blessing by Samuel Kunz in 1910.
Sophie graduated from school on the 1st of June 1912 in Bern, Idaho. Sophie was talented in music. Her Father William J. And Mother Anna encouraged music in the Family. Sophie played the Ukele, Piano and the Guitar.
Sophie said how she loved to ride horses and helped her Father do his work outside. Her daughter June said she was the best horse rider. Sophie was 5' and had blue eyes. The family moved to the Dairies each Summer to tend the cattle and make cheese. They would move back to Bern, Idaho for the Winter.
Sophie loved to dance and met her future husband Alberto Wilbur (Bert) Bateman at a dance. Bert was 5' 8 “ and had blue eyes and brown hair. Bert had come to the Dairies to herd Bishop Gardner’s sheep while he was recouperating from a serious operation.
Sophie and Bert fell in love over a period of time and were married in the Logan Temple for time and eternity by William Budge on 17th of December 1913. Sophie’s parents were there. Bert and Sophie made a handsome couple.
Bert applied for a Homestead from the United States Government in the Williamsburg area. In the Spring of 1917 Bert received the Homestead. Bert was inducted into the Military during World War I. On the 28th of August 1917 Bert received a Military discharge so he could support his two (2) dependents. Sophie and Bert went to Utah to meet the Bateman Family. Work was scarce. They settled in Blackfoot, Idaho where Sophie had to have an operation some time later. Sophie received a Patriarchal Blessing on the 6th of May 1916 by John U. Stucki, Patriarch. Bert and
Sophie moved back to Bern, Bear Lake, Idaho where their first child June was born on the 2nd of June 1916. June was 8 lbs and the attending Physician was Dr. George F. Ashley. June was born in a one room log cabin next to Grandfather William John Kunz home. Sophie made a white dress for June for her blessing. This dress is still in possession of Family members.
On the 26th of April 1918 their 2nd Daughter Ruth was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
In 1918 there was a flu epidemic in the United States and the World. June remembers her Mother Sophie would give the children castor oil so they would not get sick.
In August 1919 Sophie was set apart as Primary president by Bishop Robert Schmid in the Bern, Idaho Ward. In 1919 Bert was 2nd Counselor in Mutual.
June remembers her Mother making making her a cake and fruit salad on her fourth Birthday picnic.
June also remembers her Father bringing a beautiful green pine tree home for Christmas at Bern, Idaho. She recalls seeing her parents light candles on the tree briefly.
On the 28th of November 1919 Bert and Sophie were presented 2nd prize in a Mutual dancing contest.
In 1920 Bert was was Scout Master in the Bern Ward.
On the 12th of December 1920 their 3rd Daughter Loa was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Loa weighed 9 1/2 lbs. Bert worked in the Phosphate mines near Montpelier to earn money.
In September of 1922 Bert, Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa moved to Green River, Wyoming. Bert worked for the Railroad icing refrigerator cars. Bert lost his job and Mother pregnant with three (3) girls moved back to Bern, Idaho.
Bert was looking for work on 2nd of June 1922 in Conda, Idaho.
Bert went back to Midvale (where his Father Alberto Delos Bateman lived) to find work.
In May of 1923 Bert, moved to Midvale, Utah. Bert began working in the Sharon Steel Midvale Smelter Baghouse . This Baghouse was filled with deadly arsenic used in spraying of fields for bugs. Both Bert and his Dad worked there. The arsenic was so powerful that it ate the lining out of their noses.
Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa traveled by train from Pocatello, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah. Grandpa Alberto Bateman picked them up at the Union Pacific Train Depot. Bert and Sophie rented a home on Wasatch Street west of the railroad tracks. Bert was talented in baseball and wrote poetry.
On the 25th of August 1923 their 4th child and only Son Duane Albert Bateman was born at home on Wasatch Street. Duane weighed 91/2 lbs. And was attended by Dr. Quick.
In 1925 Bert bought and sold pedigree rabbits. He dressed the rabbits for market.
In 1926 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from Wasatch Street to # 55 Lennox Street.
In the same year Bert continued to buy and sell pedigree rabbits dressed for market.
On the 13th of September 1927 Sophie was set apart as Religion Class Stake Officer by Enoch Jorgenson.
On the 3rd of June 1928 Sophie was sustained and set apart as Relief Society President of the Midvale Second Ward.
In 1929 Bert raised chickens to make a living and support his family.
In June of 1930 Bert worked for the Draper Poultry Association Midvale Plant.
In March of 1930 Bert hauled coal for the West Jordan Lumber Company.
On the 25th of June 1930 Fourth Daughter Dawn Bateman was born at Mr. Miller’s maternity Home.
On the 14th of September 1930 Sophie was released as Relief Society President after two (2) years of service.
On 1st of November 1930 Bert purchased 1 1/2 ton Ford Truck from Wasatch Motors for $275 dollars credit. The 1st payment was $43.30 for 17 months.
In 1931 the truck business was good. Bert hired Lew Steadman to Drive a 2nd Truck. Bert purchased a 2nd Truck from Frank C. How for $275 dollars credit.
On the 29th of July 1932 twin daughters Joyce and Janyce were born at Mr. Miller’s Maternity home. Dr. A.V. Linsey of Midvale, Utah was the attending Physician.
To make it through the Depression years and supplement their food sources, Sophie and Bert had raised chickens, kept a garden and owned one (1) cow.
In 1933 the Depression hit Utah hard. Jordan High school was closed due to lack of funds. Bingham Mine shut down.
Bert lost most of his trucks. The family survived on a garden with chickens and one (1) cow for milk.
On the 26th of January 1934 Sophie was set apart as a Primary Teacher by Paul Dahl.
During January and February 1935 Bert visited his Sister Nan Hall at 411 Sierra Vista Ave., Monterey Park, California.
On the 28th of March 1935 Bert and Sophie’s eldest Daughter June was married to LeGrand Black in the Salt Lake Temple by Joseph Christenson.
On the 30th of March 1935 LeGrand & June went to Aberdeen, Idaho to help LeGrand’s Brother Perry on Pearl Clinger’s Farm which Perry leased.
On the 31st of May 1936 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from 55 East Lennox Street to 175 South Holden Street, Midvale, Utah. This home was directly east of the Smelter.
On the 31st of May 1936 Sophie and Bert’s first Grand daughter JoAnn was born to daughter June and son in law LeGrand Black in Cottonwood Maternity Home in Murray, Utah.
From August 12th 1936 through October 29th 1936 Sophie did volunteer work and cleaned houses.
On the 27th of September 1936 Sophie was called to be 1st Counselor in the Midvale 2nd Ward Primary by A.B. Rasmussen.
In 1937 Bert and Sophie’s Family subsisted by having chickens, one (1) cow and a garden.
In 1938 Bert hauled feed and eggs for Utah Poultry in Midvale, Utah.
June said that Bert would take a chair with him to sit down on the way to and from work. Bert provided for his Family up to the end. It was so difficult for him to breathe. The lining of his nose was gone from work in the Smelter.
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Bert would haul coal. On the 6th of February 1941 Bert received a load of coal from Albert Christensen for 3,050 lbs. $9.90.
On the 1st of August 1941 Bert died at age 52 years and seven (7) months of Myocarditis (Inflamation of the lining of the heart) at his home at 175 So Holden, Midvale, Utah. Those present were his Wife, Dughter June, her husband LeGrand, Bert’s Cousin & Friend Ezra Bateman and his Wife Ella and Iris Buhler. Other Family members were Son, Duane, Daughters Joyce, Janyce. Ruth and Ray were on a trip to Yellowstone and returned the next day. Great grandchildren present were JoAnn and Roger Black.
On the 5th of August 1941 the Funeral Services for Bert were held at the Midvale 2nd Ward at 2:00 PM. Bishop Henry Beckstead conducted. Speakers were: B.A. Rasmussen, a Member of the Bishopric, Bishop Robert Schmid, Faun Bateman’s uncle Bishop Henry Bekstead. Music was by the Relief Society “Oh My Father” Mark Hall, ” I come to the Garden Alone. Violin Solo by Roberta Carlquist, Duet, “Going Home” by Brother and Sister Brown of Draper. Bert was interred in Midvale City cemetary. The grave was dedicated by William John Kunz. Father- in-Law.
Sophie had six (6) children at home after Bert died. June said Sophie cleaned houses and took in laundry to help pay for food. This was a big burden for Sophie, but she did not complain.
June remembers the Love and Kindness shown to us by Father.
In 1942 Son-In-Law LeGrand Black helped Sophie find a job as an Abstractor at the County Recorders Office , Salt Lake City & County Building in Salt Lake, Utah for $380.00 dollars per month. She worked with Merle Stowe Chief Abstractor.
Sophie’s son Duane served in the Marines in the Pacific theatre during World War 2. Sophie proudly kept a star in her window in their Holden home.
She worked after work at the Temple for many years. Each day she would take the bus from Midvale to Salt Lake to work. After work she would go to the Temple to do Temple work and travel home to Midvale by bus.
She loved the Temple and the work she did shows her devotion to her beliefs and God .
In 1953 Sophie was called to be the Mutual Attendance Secretary.
Sophie had an exceptional ability to listen. She would invite her family and friends over to her home on Holden street where she would attentively listen to their needs, concerns and desires. She was non-judgmental and gave advice from the heart. It was a healing experience to go to Grandma Sophie. Her home was a place of kindness, love and caring for all who visiter her.
Grandma Sophie loved to go on trips. She went many times with Family Members on trips to California, Idaho, Yellowstone, Oregon and Utah.
Grandma loved to have the Grandchildren stay over night at her home.
Friday through Sunday was time for Grandma Great. The children would get permission from their parents to stay over night. They would sleep sometimes in the bedroom and the front room. She would make them fresh rasberries from the garden and added half and half. She would always say a prayer before going to bed at night. All the children would kneel at the side of the bed while she prayed. You could he the trains from the Smelter through the open windows clang as they hitched, unhitched and put on their brakes. There was a distinct odor from the mill even on a cool night. Grandma had a pump for water in the back yard. The young children would get in a big tub and cool off in the Summer.
Grandma Sophie loved winning at the game Rook. She loved to win at Rook. She had an old player piano and many times the children played hangman on the blackboard.
Grandma had a brown rocking chair she used to like to rock in. This rocking chair is still in with Family members.
Grandma loved to eat at Maddox near Brigham City, Kentucky Fried Chicken at 3900 South in Salt Lake and Curlys on State Street next to Jordan High School. Many times after Baptisms or other important Holidays she would take Family members to Harmon’s KFC or Curlys to eat.
Grandma Sophie was an excellent cook. Grandma Sophie would dye Easter eggs with onion leaves. She would make hand made butter candy, home made scones and rasberry jam. She also showed the grand children how to make vinegar fizzes.
Grandma Sophie was a staunch Republican. She loved to discuss politics with her Son-in-Law LeGrand who was a Democrat.
Grandma loved to listen and watch Lawrence Welk show on T.V.
every Saturday night. Family would gather round Sophie on the weekends and talk, play games and sit in the back yard.
In the 1960s Grandma Sophie had lung cancer which was later in remission.
On Tuesday the 19th of February 1969 Daughter June took Sophie to the LDS Hospital by ambulance. She was very sick.Sophie was operated on Friday the 28th of February 1969. She had cancer of the colon and had part of her colon removed and a colostomy.
On Sunday the 23rd of November 1969 LeGrand and Bishop Don administered to Sophie. She said “ Ganny don’t say anything.”
On Monday the 24th of November 1969 Daughter June took her Mother Sophie to the LDS. Hospital. Lenore Richards was her Physician. Dr. Lenore tried valiantly to save Sophie.
Sophie died on the Friday the 28th of November 1969 at approx. 9:56 PM in the Salt Lake City Latter Day Saint Hospital from failure of the Adrenalin Glands at age 76. June said that she spent that night with her Sisters at Sophie’s home.
Sophie’s funeral was on the 3rd of December 1969. She was interred next to her husband Bert in Midvale City Cemetery.
Some of the things Sophie willed to her Family included her player piano, rocking chair, guitar, her old clock, memoribilia, etc.
What she didn't give in material things she shared with others through passing on kindness and skills which will live on in each of her Family members.
Sophie Olive Kunz Bateman was born on the 7th of August 1894 to William John and Anna Schmid Kunz at Williamsburg, Caribou County, Idaho. She was the fourth child of William and Anna.
Sophie commenced school at age six in October of 1901 at Wayan, Idaho. Sophie’s eyes were a beautiful blue and her hair was brown. She was baptized by her Father William John Kunz on the 7th of August 1903 and confirmed the same day by her Grandfather John Kunz Sr.
On the 21st of February 1908 Sophie received a Certificate of Award for being never absent or tardy at School in Bern. John J. Rigby, Teacher. Sophie received a Patriarchal Blessing by Samuel Kunz in 1910.
Sophie graduated from school on the 1st of June 1912 in Bern, Idaho. Sophie was talented in music. Her Father William J. And Mother Anna encouraged music in the Family. Sophie played the Ukele, Piano and the Guitar.
Sophie said how she loved to ride horses and helped her Father do his work outside. Her daughter June said she was the best horse rider. Sophie was 5' and had blue eyes. The family moved to the Dairies each Summer to tend the cattle and make cheese. They would move back to Bern, Idaho for the Winter.
Sophie loved to dance and met her future husband Alberto Wilbur (Bert) Bateman at a dance. Bert was 5' 8 “ and had blue eyes and brown hair. Bert had come to the Dairies to herd Bishop Gardner’s sheep while he was recouperating from a serious operation.
Sophie and Bert fell in love over a period of time and were married in the Logan Temple for time and eternity by William Budge on 17th of December 1913. Sophie’s parents were there. Bert and Sophie made a handsome couple.
Bert applied for a Homestead from the United States Government in the Williamsburg area. In the Spring of 1917 Bert received the Homestead. Bert was inducted into the Military during World War I. On the 28th of August 1917 Bert received a Military discharge so he could support his two (2) dependents. Sophie and Bert went to Utah to meet the Bateman Family. Work was scarce. They settled in Blackfoot, Idaho where Sophie had to have an operation some time later. Sophie received a Patriarchal Blessing on the 6th of May 1916 by John U. Stucki, Patriarch. Bert and
Sophie moved back to Bern, Bear Lake, Idaho where their first child June was born on the 2nd of June 1916. June was 8 lbs and the attending Physician was Dr. George F. Ashley. June was born in a one room log cabin next to Grandfather William John Kunz home. Sophie made a white dress for June for her blessing. This dress is still in possession of Family members.
On the 26th of April 1918 their 2nd Daughter Ruth was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho.
In 1918 there was a flu epidemic in the United States and the World. June remembers her Mother Sophie would give the children castor oil so they would not get sick.
In August 1919 Sophie was set apart as Primary president by Bishop Robert Schmid in the Bern, Idaho Ward. In 1919 Bert was 2nd Counselor in Mutual.
June remembers her Mother making making her a cake and fruit salad on her fourth Birthday picnic.
June also remembers her Father bringing a beautiful green pine tree home for Christmas at Bern, Idaho. She recalls seeing her parents light candles on the tree briefly.
On the 28th of November 1919 Bert and Sophie were presented 2nd prize in a Mutual dancing contest.
In 1920 Bert was was Scout Master in the Bern Ward.
On the 12th of December 1920 their 3rd Daughter Loa was born in Bern, Bear Lake County, Idaho. Loa weighed 9 1/2 lbs. Bert worked in the Phosphate mines near Montpelier to earn money.
In September of 1922 Bert, Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa moved to Green River, Wyoming. Bert worked for the Railroad icing refrigerator cars. Bert lost his job and Mother pregnant with three (3) girls moved back to Bern, Idaho.
Bert was looking for work on 2nd of June 1922 in Conda, Idaho.
Bert went back to Midvale (where his Father Alberto Delos Bateman lived) to find work.
In May of 1923 Bert, moved to Midvale, Utah. Bert began working in the Sharon Steel Midvale Smelter Baghouse . This Baghouse was filled with deadly arsenic used in spraying of fields for bugs. Both Bert and his Dad worked there. The arsenic was so powerful that it ate the lining out of their noses.
Sophie, June, Ruth and Loa traveled by train from Pocatello, Idaho to Salt Lake City, Utah. Grandpa Alberto Bateman picked them up at the Union Pacific Train Depot. Bert and Sophie rented a home on Wasatch Street west of the railroad tracks. Bert was talented in baseball and wrote poetry.
On the 25th of August 1923 their 4th child and only Son Duane Albert Bateman was born at home on Wasatch Street. Duane weighed 91/2 lbs. And was attended by Dr. Quick.
In 1925 Bert bought and sold pedigree rabbits. He dressed the rabbits for market.
In 1926 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from Wasatch Street to # 55 Lennox Street.
In the same year Bert continued to buy and sell pedigree rabbits dressed for market.
On the 13th of September 1927 Sophie was set apart as Religion Class Stake Officer by Enoch Jorgenson.
On the 3rd of June 1928 Sophie was sustained and set apart as Relief Society President of the Midvale Second Ward.
In 1929 Bert raised chickens to make a living and support his family.
In June of 1930 Bert worked for the Draper Poultry Association Midvale Plant.
In March of 1930 Bert hauled coal for the West Jordan Lumber Company.
On the 25th of June 1930 Fourth Daughter Dawn Bateman was born at Mr. Miller’s maternity Home.
On the 14th of September 1930 Sophie was released as Relief Society President after two (2) years of service.
On 1st of November 1930 Bert purchased 1 1/2 ton Ford Truck from Wasatch Motors for $275 dollars credit. The 1st payment was $43.30 for 17 months.
In 1931 the truck business was good. Bert hired Lew Steadman to Drive a 2nd Truck. Bert purchased a 2nd Truck from Frank C. How for $275 dollars credit.
On the 29th of July 1932 twin daughters Joyce and Janyce were born at Mr. Miller’s Maternity home. Dr. A.V. Linsey of Midvale, Utah was the attending Physician.
To make it through the Depression years and supplement their food sources, Sophie and Bert had raised chickens, kept a garden and owned one (1) cow.
In 1933 the Depression hit Utah hard. Jordan High school was closed due to lack of funds. Bingham Mine shut down.
Bert lost most of his trucks. The family survived on a garden with chickens and one (1) cow for milk.
On the 26th of January 1934 Sophie was set apart as a Primary Teacher by Paul Dahl.
During January and February 1935 Bert visited his Sister Nan Hall at 411 Sierra Vista Ave., Monterey Park, California.
On the 28th of March 1935 Bert and Sophie’s eldest Daughter June was married to LeGrand Black in the Salt Lake Temple by Joseph Christenson.
On the 30th of March 1935 LeGrand & June went to Aberdeen, Idaho to help LeGrand’s Brother Perry on Pearl Clinger’s Farm which Perry leased.
On the 31st of May 1936 Bert, Sophie and Family moved from 55 East Lennox Street to 175 South Holden Street, Midvale, Utah. This home was directly east of the Smelter.
On the 31st of May 1936 Sophie and Bert’s first Grand daughter JoAnn was born to daughter June and son in law LeGrand Black in Cottonwood Maternity Home in Murray, Utah.
From August 12th 1936 through October 29th 1936 Sophie did volunteer work and cleaned houses.
On the 27th of September 1936 Sophie was called to be 1st Counselor in the Midvale 2nd Ward Primary by A.B. Rasmussen.
In 1937 Bert and Sophie’s Family subsisted by having chickens, one (1) cow and a garden.
In 1938 Bert hauled feed and eggs for Utah Poultry in Midvale, Utah.
June said that Bert would take a chair with him to sit down on the way to and from work. Bert provided for his Family up to the end. It was so difficult for him to breathe. The lining of his nose was gone from work in the Smelter.
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Bert would haul coal. On the 6th of February 1941 Bert received a load of coal from Albert Christensen for 3,050 lbs. $9.90.
On the 1st of August 1941 Bert died at age 52 years and seven (7) months of Myocarditis (Inflamation of the lining of the heart) at his home at 175 So Holden, Midvale, Utah. Those present were his Wife, Dughter June, her husband LeGrand, Bert’s Cousin & Friend Ezra Bateman and his Wife Ella and Iris Buhler. Other Family members were Son, Duane, Daughters Joyce, Janyce. Ruth and Ray were on a trip to Yellowstone and returned the next day. Great grandchildren present were JoAnn and Roger Black.
On the 5th of August 1941 the Funeral Services for Bert were held at the Midvale 2nd Ward at 2:00 PM. Bishop Henry Beckstead conducted. Speakers were: B.A. Rasmussen, a Member of the Bishopric, Bishop Robert Schmid, Faun Bateman’s uncle Bishop Henry Bekstead. Music was by the Relief Society “Oh My Father” Mark Hall, ” I come to the Garden Alone. Violin Solo by Roberta Carlquist, Duet, “Going Home” by Brother and Sister Brown of Draper. Bert was interred in Midvale City cemetary. The grave was dedicated by William John Kunz. Father- in-Law.
Sophie had six (6) children at home after Bert died. June said Sophie cleaned houses and took in laundry to help pay for food. This was a big burden for Sophie, but she did not complain.
June remembers the Love and Kindness shown to us by Father.
In 1942 Son-In-Law LeGrand Black helped Sophie find a job as an Abstractor at the County Recorders Office , Salt Lake City & County Building in Salt Lake, Utah for $380.00 dollars per month. She worked with Merle Stowe Chief Abstractor.
Sophie’s son Duane served in the Marines in the Pacific theatre during World War 2. Sophie proudly kept a star in her window in their Holden home.
She worked after work at the Temple for many years. Each day she would take the bus from Midvale to Salt Lake to work. After work she would go to the Temple to do Temple work and travel home to Midvale by bus.
She loved the Temple and the work she did shows her devotion to her beliefs and God .
In 1953 Sophie was called to be the Mutual Attendance Secretary.
Sophie had an exceptional ability to listen. She would invite her family and friends over to her home on Holden street where she would attentively listen to their needs, concerns and desires. She was non-judgmental and gave advice from the heart. It was a healing experience to go to Grandma Sophie. Her home was a place of kindness, love and caring for all who visiter her.
Grandma Sophie loved to go on trips. She went many times with Family Members on trips to California, Idaho, Yellowstone, Oregon and Utah.
Grandma loved to have the Grandchildren stay over night at her home.
Friday through Sunday was time for Grandma Great. The children would get permission from their parents to stay over night. They would sleep sometimes in the bedroom and the front room. She would make them fresh rasberries from the garden and added half and half. She would always say a prayer before going to bed at night. All the children would kneel at the side of the bed while she prayed. You could he the trains from the Smelter through the open windows clang as they hitched, unhitched and put on their brakes. There was a distinct odor from the mill even on a cool night. Grandma had a pump for water in the back yard. The young children would get in a big tub and cool off in the Summer.
Grandma Sophie loved winning at the game Rook. She loved to win at Rook. She had an old player piano and many times the children played hangman on the blackboard.
Grandma had a brown rocking chair she used to like to rock in. This rocking chair is still in with Family members.
Grandma loved to eat at Maddox near Brigham City, Kentucky Fried Chicken at 3900 South in Salt Lake and Curlys on State Street next to Jordan High School. Many times after Baptisms or other important Holidays she would take Family members to Harmon’s KFC or Curlys to eat.
Grandma Sophie was an excellent cook. Grandma Sophie would dye Easter eggs with onion leaves. She would make hand made butter candy, home made scones and rasberry jam. She also showed the grand children how to make vinegar fizzes.
Grandma Sophie was a staunch Republican. She loved to discuss politics with her Son-in-Law LeGrand who was a Democrat.
Grandma loved to listen and watch Lawrence Welk show on T.V.
every Saturday night. Family would gather round Sophie on the weekends and talk, play games and sit in the back yard.
In the 1960s Grandma Sophie had lung cancer which was later in remission.
On Tuesday the 19th of February 1969 Daughter June took Sophie to the LDS Hospital by ambulance. She was very sick.Sophie was operated on Friday the 28th of February 1969. She had cancer of the colon and had part of her colon removed and a colostomy.
On Sunday the 23rd of November 1969 LeGrand and Bishop Don administered to Sophie. She said “ Ganny don’t say anything.”
On Monday the 24th of November 1969 Daughter June took her Mother Sophie to the LDS. Hospital. Lenore Richards was her Physician. Dr. Lenore tried valiantly to save Sophie.
Sophie died on the Friday the 28th of November 1969 at approx. 9:56 PM in the Salt Lake City Latter Day Saint Hospital from failure of the Adrenalin Glands at age 76. June said that she spent that night with her Sisters at Sophie’s home.
Sophie’s funeral was on the 3rd of December 1969. She was interred next to her husband Bert in Midvale City Cemetery.
Some of the things Sophie willed to her Family included her player piano, rocking chair, guitar, her old clock, memoribilia, etc.
What she didn't give in material things she shared with others through passing on kindness and skills which will live on in each of her Family members.
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Great Grandfather William Porter Bateman, Styx, TX
William Porter Bateman operated a ferry crossing on the Trinity River near Styx, Henderson County, Texas.
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Vernon James Bateman was born in 1921 at Aylesbury Buckinghamshire in United Kingdom, and died at age 23 years old on January 5, 1945 at Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire County. Vernon Bateman was buried at Taukkyan War Cemetery B in England. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Vernon James Bateman.
Martha Margie (Bateman) Jones was born on August 17, 1922 in Oklahoma United States. She was in a relationship with James Jehu (Jim) Jones, and had a child Florette G. (Jones) Stirman. Martha Jones died at age 80 years old in June 2003 in Winters, TX. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha Margie (Bateman) Jones.
John W Bateman was born on July 26, 1947, and died at age 51 years old on March 2, 1999. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John W Bateman.
Mary Jane (Bateman) Blackney of Kensington, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia was born on July 14, 1849 at River Leig in Melbourne to John Bateman and Harriet Emma Holland. Mary Blackney had siblings John Bateman, Mercy Bateman Bererton, Henry Bateman, James Bateman, and Margaret Emma Bateman. She married Richard Cowen in 1864. They had a child Charlotte Susan Cowen. She also married James Atkinson Bell Blackney, and they had children Sarah Ann (Bell) West, Lucy Melinda Blackney, Agnes Bell, George Thomas Blackney, Ethel Maud Blackney, Henry "Harry" Joesph Blackney, and May Cohen Blackney. Mary Blackney died at age 93 years old on October 18, 1942 in Kensington.
James Bateman of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW Australia was born on February 3, 1885 in Terang, VIC, and died at age 79 years old on May 2, 1964 in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
John William Bateman of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW Australia was born on December 23, 1889 in Port Campbell, Corangamite Shire County, VIC, and died at age 91 years old on August 26, 1981 in Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW.
Blanford Thomas Lucas Bateman of Randwick, City of Randwick County, NSW Australia was born on August 20, 1895 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC, and died at age 40 years old on February 29, 1936 in Randwick, City of Randwick County, NSW.
Albert Bateman of Culcairn, Greater Hume Shire Council County, NSW Australia was born in 1898 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC, and died at age 80 years old on May 13, 1979 in Culcairn, Greater Hume Shire Council County, NSW.
Ethel May Bateman of Sydney, NSW Australia was born on November 12, 1903 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC, and died at age 69 years old on May 31, 1973 in Sydney, NSW.
Mary Jane (Lucas) Bateman of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW Australia was born on July 7, 1862 at Indigo Creek in Indigo Shire County, VIC, and died at age 71 years old on February 7, 1934 in Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW.
James Bateman of Parkville, VIC Australia was born on April 25, 1863 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, and died at age 80 years old in 1943 in Parkville.
Mercy (Bateman) Bererton of Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1844 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom to John Bateman and Harriet Emma Holland. She had siblings Mary Jane (Bateman) Blackney, John Bateman, Henry Bateman, James Bateman, and Margaret Emma Bateman. She married Thomas Bererton, and had a child Mary Bererton. Mercy Bererton died at age 49 years old on January 3, 1894 in Camperdown, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
Henry Bateman of Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW Australia was born on September 26, 1858 in Geelong, Greater Geelong City County, VIC, and died at age 84 years old on December 12, 1942 in Wagga Wagga, Wagga Wagga City Council County, NSW.
Margaret Emma (Bateman) De La Rue of North Melbourne, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia was born circa 1855 in Happy Valley, Golden Plains Shire County, and died at age 92 years old on April 11, 1948 in North Melbourne, City of Melbourne County.
John Bateman of Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born in September 1821 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 89 years old on September 14, 1911 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
Harriet Emma (Holland) Bateman of Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born circa 1820 in Watlington, Oxfordshire County, England United Kingdom, and died at age 83 years old on May 19, 1904 in Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia.
John Bateman of Newtown, Greater Geelong City County, VIC Australia was born in 1850 in Newtown. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Bateman.
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Alberto Wilbur Bateman was born on December 14, 1888. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alberto Wilbur "Bert" Bateman.
Paul C Bateman of Los Altos, Santa Clara County, CA was born on September 14, 1910, and died at age 96 years old on August 20, 2007.
Cathy Diane (Bateman) Berish was born on January 15, 1961 in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cathy Diane Berish.
Ellen Bateman of Roper, Washington County, North Carolina was born on September 18, 1927, and died at age 58 years old in December 1985.
Nils I Bateman of Tallahassee, Leon County, FL was born on March 30, 1936, and died at age 71 years old on August 4, 2007.
he was never sad he was always happy he always smiled laughed and loved everyone he also loved toystory he would always follow mom around with his woody and buzz toys he got along with anybody he passed by
Margaret Selina (Butters) Bateman of Cobden, Corangamite Shire County, VIC Australia was born in 1891 in Cobden, and died at age 73 years old on June 10, 1965 in Cobden.
Raynard M Bateman of Huntington Beach, Orange County, CA was born on December 3, 1925, and died at age 69 years old on November 19, 1995. Raynard Bateman was buried at Skylawn Funeral Home California 92, in San Mateo.
Mary Jane (Bateman) Blackney of Kensington, City of Melbourne County, VIC Australia was born on July 14, 1849 at River Leig in Melbourne to John Bateman and Harriet Emma Holland. Mary Blackney had siblings John Bateman, Mercy Bateman Bererton, Henry Bateman, James Bateman, and Margaret Emma Bateman. She married Richard Cowen in 1864. They had a child Charlotte Susan Cowen. She also married James Atkinson Bell Blackney, and they had children Sarah Ann (Bell) West, Lucy Melinda Blackney, Agnes Bell, George Thomas Blackney, Ethel Maud Blackney, Henry "Harry" Joesph Blackney, and May Cohen Blackney. Mary Blackney died at age 93 years old on October 18, 1942 in Kensington.
Mary Bateman was born in 1871. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Bateman.
Elizabeth (Bateman) Brentnall was born in 1831 to Thomas Bateman and Charlotte Phillips. She was in a relationship with Hiram Brentnall, and had children Elijah Edwin Brentnall, Charlotte Hannah (Brentnall) Rich, Hiram Walter Brentnall, Albert Bateman Brentnall, and Aldred Brentnall. Elizabeth Brentnall died at age 34 years old on December 22, 1866 in Fitzroy, City of Yarra County, VIC Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Ann (Bateman) Brentnall.
Jeanne Marie (Glessner) Bateman was born on August 25, 1938 in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 76 years old on January 28, 2015 in Somerset. Jeanne Bateman was buried on January 31, 2015 at Somerset County Memorial Park 104 New Centerville Rd, in Somerset. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Jeanne Marie Bateman.
Carole Anne (Bateman) Black was born on December 7, 1937 in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carole Anne Black.
Theresa Marie (Bateman) Manges was born on August 10, 1959 in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theresa Marie Manges.
Mossie C Bateman of Florida was born on September 18, 1920 at Home in Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia United States, and died at age 90 years old on May 30, 2011 at HOME in Sanford, Seminole County, FL.
Christie Louise (Manges Bateman) Torquato was born on March 9, 1975 in Somerset, Somerset County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Christie Louise Torquato.
Sophie Olive (Kunz) Bateman was born on August 7, 1894, and died at age 75 years old on November 28, 1969. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sophie Olive (Kunz) Bateman.
Alberto Delos Bateman was born on November 8, 1866. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alberto Delos Bateman.
I was his grandson and he passed shortly after my birth. I never got to know him, but from what I hear from family members, he was a really amazing man.
Bateman Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Bateman family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 6,876 people with the last name Bateman that have a birth and death date listed.
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Theodore Bateman of Chattanooga, Hamilton County, TN was born on September 22, 1904, and died at age 104 years old on July 10, 2009.
Jennette M Bateman of Newton Center, Middlesex County, MA was born on April 17, 1903, and died at age 104 years old on August 18, 2007.
Vera P Bateman of Saint Joseph, Berrien County, MI was born on August 18, 1906, and died at age 103 years old on April 21, 2010.
Lucy Bateman of Franklinton, Washington County, LA was born on August 30, 1907, and died at age 103 years old on July 17, 2011.
Marian L Bateman of Sebring, Mahoning County, OH was born on October 10, 1891, and died at age 103 years old on January 9, 1995.
Maud Bateman of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah was born on June 26, 1882, and died at age 103 years old in December 1985.
Theodrick Bateman of San Antonio, Bexar County, TX was born on December 9, 1900, and died at age 102 years old on January 19, 2003.
Gretta M Bateman of Palatine, Cook County, IL was born on December 10, 1897, and died at age 102 years old on July 16, 2000.
Lillian M Bateman of Fort Gratiot, Saint Clair County, MI was born on May 16, 1903, and died at age 103 years old on October 20, 2006.
Helen M Bateman of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, NM was born on October 23, 1900, and died at age 102 years old on January 19, 2003.
Allie B Bateman of Seguin, Guadalupe County, TX was born on July 3, 1903, and died at age 102 years old on October 25, 2005.
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William Porter Bateman traveled to Texas and at a land auction on the front steps of the Athens, Henderson County, Texas courthouse, purchased a large section of land which lay on both the east and west sides of the Trinity river near what would later be called Porter's Bluff.
Although Styx itself is located in Kaufman county, the original Bateman settlement was south of the Kaufman county line in Henderson county. The William Porter Bateman homestead was located just a few yards from the Berry cemetery. Norma Faye Bateman (daughter of William Porter Bateman and Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" Rosser Heather) was born in the old homestead and lived there several years after the death of her father. Norma Faye Bateman inherited the land where Berry cemetery is located and several years later built a new home on the site. At this time she was married to Edward Vernon McGahan. Norma Faye Bateman McGahan and husband Edward Vernon McGahan are buried in the Berry cemetery. William Porter Bateman is buried in Guthrie cemetery.
The original W. P. Bateman land was willed to his children and wife Margaret. All of the land, with the exception of Norma Faye's inheritance, was sold through the years to different individuals. Norma Faye willed her part of the land to the State of Texas with the stipulation that it be set aside as a wildlife preserve and that the McGahan homeplace be used as a shelter for stray animals. Norma Faye loved her pets which included many cats and dogs. Here is an interesting fact: Many in the community will remember (unk date) when Norma Faye and Vernon refused to allow the building of Hwy. 85 across their land because it would have prevented them from grazing their cattle in the rich river-bottom land which would be cut off by the new highway. They held off the County Sherrif and his deputies several times with their loaded rifles, refusing to allow the road crews onto their land. They finally gave in and settled for an unknown amount of money for the easement.
During the Fall of 2001, Jerry Bateman, wife Sarah Kay Bateman and cousin Sondra Bateman visited the old William Porter Bateman homesite. Margie Dosier Godwin (a cousin) was their guide that day. Some remains of the old home could still be found if one really looked hard enough. The McGahan homeplace was still standing at that time but, vacant and deteriorating. The memories still remain for many who have set foot on the property during their lifetimes.
Styx, Texas, United States, is in Kaufman County; location is 32°21'47"N 96°19'40"W.
Source: This information is based upon the US Gelogical Survey Place Names database (See
This county FIPS code to name lookup is based upon the 1990 United States Census places table.
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STYX, TEXAS. Styx is eight miles west of Cedar Creek Reservoir in extreme south central Kaufman County, near the Henderson county line. A post office operated in the settlement from 1899 until 1908, when it was replaced by rural delivery from nearby Kemp. By 1900 Styx had two general stores, a church, a school, and a population of sixty-six. By 1936 the population was twenty-five, and the settlement had two businesses. Between the end of World War IIqv and the mid-1960s, when the last population figures for the community were reported, the population of Styx remained at eighty. The community's businesses declined from four in 1945 to two in 1966.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Kaufman County Historical Commission, History of Kaufman County (Dallas: Taylor, 1978).
HENDERSON COUNTY. Henderson County (F-20) is located in East Texas between the Neches and Trinity Rivers. Athens, the largest city and county seat, is near the geographical center of the county (at 32°10' N, 95°50' W), about sixty miles southeast of Dallas on U.S. Highway 175, at the intersection of State highways 31 and 19. Henderson County is in a transitional region between East and Central Texas. Two major lakes are partly in the county: Cedar Creek Reservoirqv on the northwest and Lake Palestineqv on the southeast. The county encompasses 949.7 square miles and has different land-resource areas that run almost parallel to the two river boundaries in a northwesterly to a southeasterly direction. The eastern third of the county, along the Neches River, is part of the East Texas Timberlands. This region has wooded, rolling terrain surfaced by deep sandy loams and sands. Loblolly and shortleaf pine, sweet gum, post oak, southern red oak, white oak, and flowering dogwoods grow in this region. In some areas within this system one finds long-leaf pine, black gum, and blackjack oak. Woody undergrowth consists of American beautyberry, greenbriar, and hawthorns. West and parallel to this region is the claypan area, where the soils are shallow sandy loams that overlie dense, clayey subsoils; vegetation here consists of mixed pine and hardwoods, including oak, elm, hackberry, and pecan. Along the Trinity River, the western border of the county, lie the bottomlands of the flood plain, where the vegetation features mixed hardwoods and a dense undergrowth of scrubs and vines typical of the East Texas mixed forests. Throughout these regions are native grasses that include little and big bluestem, Indian grass, switch grass, grama, and Virginia wild rye. A large variety of wildlife and game animals inhabits these areas. The county is hilly and rolling, with an elevation from 256 to 763 feet above sea level. The western part drains into the Trinity River, and the eastern section drains into the Neches River.
Indians inhabited the area in prehistoric times. Pottery found buried amid fossil remains of extinct horses and camels in the 1920s and 1930s indicated that an aboriginal culture existed along the Trinity River thousands of years ago. One particular artifact, Malakoff Man,qv is a sandstone mask weighing ninety-eight pounds. When the first Europeans entered the area in the sixteenth century, they found the Hasinais, a Caddoan group, living along the upper Neches River. The Spanish and French explorers described these people, who called themselves the Tejas, as friendly (see TEXAS, ORIGIN OF NAME).