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Show By Dorothy Rogers This week I would like to honor some of our older residents in Iron County. They lived just a little longer than quite a while. First a salute to Henry Cox Esplin of Cedar City, born in Orderville December 13, 1878. He has a posterity of 168 and has lived in Cedar City for the past 55 years. Also, Ella Berry Leigh, born in Cedar City June 13, 1879. She was the first graduate from a class of six in 1900 from the college. Posterity, 45. A grand salute to Hannah Robinson, 91 of Paragonah. Born in Hatch in 1887. Married and moved to Paragonah in 1910 and has lived there ever since. Posterity, 81. A double salute to Blanch Whitney, 94, and Sarah Hulet, 92 of Parowan. Blanch Whitney was born October 18, 1887 and raised in Parowan . Has lived in the same house all his life. Wife, Zella. Had 3 children, 9 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Sarah Hulet, born January 1, 1887 was also born and raised in Parowan. Still very active and drives her own car. Posterity, 124. We salute Jenny R. Williams, born in Kanarra in August 1890. Had four stepchildren. She now resides at Cedar Manor. Also a salute to Wilford Lawrence of Summit, born in Herefordshire England April 7, 1887. Came to America at age 3. Has lived in Summit since 1913. Four children, 24 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren. Last but not least, a salute to Pearl Halterman, born in Enoch to Sylvester and Susannah Melling Jones September 3, 1893. Posterity, 160. Happy day to you all! |