La Ree's birth information

I requested La Ree's birth certificate from the State of Utah, but none was found.  The above documents says they did a 2 year search on both sides of her birthdate.  The church documents below give evidence of her birthdate.

Ethel Barratt's obituary

United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 for John G. Barratt

I love the draft registration cards because it is one of the very few records where the person is asked to describe himself.  We learn that John is tall, of medium build, with gray eyes and brown hair!  Wonderful!

John G. Barratt's death information

John's death certificate

His funeral program

His obiturary

'Things That Are Impossible'

'Things That Are Impossible'

While visiting the Frasers, grandma was crocheting winter stocking caps (she made hundreds, I'm sure) and grandpa said to me "There are two things in this world that are impossible to do, playing the piano and crocheting/knitting.  How do you get music from a set of piano keys or something to wear from needles and yarn?"  

Not sure why I remember that, but I think I was impressed that he recognized what grandma did with her fingers meant something (to us all). 

John's Birthday

As John grew, somewhere along his life, his birthdate changed!  When he died he was really a year older than everyone else thought.  Of course, I don't know if he knew his real birthdate, but I'd like to assume that he did.
All of the later records show that he was born in 1880.  But the earlier records dealing with his birth say he was born in 1879.

This document was copied from the American Fork ward records, which not only gives his birthdate, but also his blessing date.  

This document is his TIB record, which he gives this information himself, just before his marriage.  My assumption is right - he does know his birthdate!

Happy Birthday, Great Grandpa!

Ethel Barratt's marriage information

This is called a TIB record, which Ethel filled out in order to be married in the Salt Lake Temple.

This is Ethel and John's marriage license.

Ambidextrous!

I loved being with my Grandpa Fraser.  I thought he was very funny and clever.  He made me laugh.  I know he was an intelligent man.  He was a chemist for Kennecott Copper in Magna.
He taught me how to play Solitaire.  Once I caught on, he would then play double Solitaire with me.  I can remember sitting on the floor in their front room on New Year's Eve playing double Solitaire with him.
But I think the very coolest thing about my Grandpa was that he was ambidextrous!  He had beautiful penmanship and could do it with either hand!  What a neat talent!

I found this sample of his handwriting in a book they gave me.