Mary Jane Orrock Seegmiller family history

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0285

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Scope and Contents

"Histories and Poems Written and Compiled by Mary Jane Orrock Seegmiller" (1954) is a typescript history of Mary Cumming Orrock, followed by genealogical material on the Cumming family; a history of William Cumming Blythe Orrock and his wife Mary Ann Ogden Orrock; and the poems, "Memories of My Mother," and "My Memories of the Academy Hall." The latter was written for the unveiling of a plaque placed where the rostrum of the hall had stood. Academy Hall, the first public building in Richfield, Utah, was built by three Farnsworth brothers for a dance hall and opened on Christmas day of 1873. Other poems include, "To Uncle Sam" (in regards to recycling material for WWII), "The Telephone Strike" (thoughts on the telephone), "The Drip from My Nose" (the flu), "There's a Lock on the Chicken Coop Door," and "Mom's Tummy." Included also are two poems by Alice Morrey Bailey: "Wedding Day, Avis and Malcolm" and "Gift of Majesty," the latter honoring the birth of Jesus.

Dates

1954

Creator

Seegmiller, Mary Jane Orrock (Person)

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Biographical Note

Mary Jane Orrock Seegmiller was the granddaughter of Mary Cumming Orrock. Her parents were William Cumming Blythe Orrock (son of Mary Cumming Orrock) and Mary Ann Ogden. William and Mary Ann were Mormon converts who left England for the United States and Utah on the Emerald Isle on June 18, 1868. They crossed the plains and were married in the Salt Lake Endowment House on November 5, 1869. In 1871 they moved to Richfield, Utah, during the time of resettlement that occurred after the resolution of the area's Indian conflicts. There, William built two homes, one for his family and one for his mother, who had arrived in Utah in 1869. The Orrocks were active participants in building and serving their community. The Seegmillers were also pioneer settlers in Richfield.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Mary Jane Orrock Seegmiller family history (1954) contains short histories of the Orrock and Cumming families, and poetry written about various members of the families.