Joseph Donald McFarland (1876 - 1947)

Born 6 Feb 1876 in West Weber, Weber, Utah Territory, United States

Ancestors

Died 28 Jul 1947 at age 71 in Park City, Summit, Utah, United States

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Biography

Joseph Donald McFarland, 1876-1947, was the son of William J. McFarland and Rose Cole (1847 England-1919 Utah). He married Martha Jane Faddies on 13 April 1900 in Weber, Utah. They had nine children. Joseph died in 1947 in Park City, Utah. His wife, Martha Faddies (1880 Utah-1926 Utah) was the daughter of Robert Faddies (1838-1886) and Elizabeth Miller (1848-1882). ^[1]

In 1880, the McFarland family lived in West Weber, Weber County, Utah. The family included William McFarland (Sr.), 39, born in Scotland (parents b. Scotland), a farmer; his wife, Rose, 32, born in England (parents b. Eng.); their six sons, all born in Utah, William, 15; R. Martin, 14; G. George, 8; Hyrum, 6; Joseph, 4; and Blair, 2. ^[2]

Joseph McFarland, 24, and Miss Martha Faddies, 20, applied for their marriage license on 13 April 1900 in Weber, Utah. They were married on 15 (or 20) April in Ogden, Weber, Utah. Minister of the Gospel, C.F. Middleton of thenLDS Church, officiated. Witnesses were Elijah McFarland and Miss Lizzie Faddies. ^{[3] [4] [5]}

In 1901, the McFarland family lived in Alberta, Canada. They were of Scotch ethnicity, and were members of the LDS Church. Joseph McFarland, 25, was born in the US. His wife, Martha, 21, was also US born. Their son, William, an infant, was born in Alberta. ^[6]

In 1910, the McFarland family lived in their rented house in North Cumberland, Uinta, Wyoming. The family included Joseph D. McFarland, 34, born in Utah, a coal mining pipe fitter; his wife of ten years, Martha, 30, born in Utah, who had had five children; their five children, William R., 9, b. Canada; Rose T., 7, b. Canada; Martha P., 5, b. Canada; Joseph M., 3, b. Wyoming; and Elizabeth, 1, b. Wyoming. ^[7]

Joseph McFarland, 42, registered for the WWI draft in 1918 in Ogden, Utah. He was born 6 February 1876, and previously worked as a pipe fitter for Nevada Consolidated Copper Company. He was ill when he registered. Joseph was of medium height and slender build, with blue eyes and light hair. He lived with his wife, Martha at 851 30th, Ogden, Utah. ^[8]

In 1920, the McFarland family lived in their rented house at 851 30th St., (Ogden) Weber, Utah. The household included Joseph McFarland, 43, born in Utah (father b. Scotland; mother b. Eng.), a self-employed house carpenter; his wife, Martha, 39, born in Utah (parents b. Scotland); their eight children, Leroy, 18, b. Canada; Thelma, 17, b. Canada, a telephone operator; Pearl, 15, b. Canada; Joseph, 13, b. Wyoming; Elizabeth, 11, b. Wyoming; Flora, 6, b. Wyoming; David, 4, b. Utah; and Martin, 1, b. Utah. The children aged 6-15 were in school. ^[9]

His wife died in 1926.

In 1930, the McFarland family lived at 851 30th St., Ogden, Utah. All members of the household were born in Utah, except as noted. The family included Joseph McFarland, 52, who owned their house that was valued at $2500, a carpenter, and not a veteran; his sons, Joseph M., 21, born in Wyoming, a wholesale shipping clerk, and not a veteran; David F., 14; and Martin C., 11. ^[10]

The McFarland home at 851 30th St. Ogden, where they lived from at least 1918-1930, was built in 1891, and still stands. It has three bedrooms and 1192sf. It is a wood frame house with a hipped roof. ^[11]

Joseph McFarland and Mrs. Martha B. Jensen, both widowed, were married on 15 May 1937 in Weber, Utah. It was the second marriage for both. Joseph was born 6 February 1879 in West Weber, Utah, the son of William McFarland and Rose Cole. Martha was born 15 August 1880 in Portage, Utah, the daughter of Joseph McKay and Jane Smith. ^[12]

In 1940, they lived at 3996 ? Street in South Ogden town, Weber, Utah. They rented their house for $15 per month. Joseph McFarland, 64, was a carpenter (building construction) who had worked 22 weeks in 1939, earning $300. His wife, Martha, was 60. They were both born in Utah, and each had completed the eighth grade. ^[13]

Joseph McFarland, 71, was found dead in his bed on 28 July 1947. He resided at 2268 Washington, Ogden, Utah. He had lived in Ogden for 35 years. Joseph was born 6 February 1876 in West Weber, Utah, the son of William McFarland (b. Scotland) and Rose Cole (b. Eng.). A widower, his wife’s name was Martha Jensen. Joseph was a miller and carpenter. The informant to his death was (his son) Martin C. McFarland. The cause of death was undetermined, but ruled a natural cause. He was buried at Ogden City Cemetery. ^[14]

Joseph McFarland, 1876-1947, is buried at Ogden City Cemetery, Ogden, Utah. Buried with him there are his wife Martha (Faddis), 1880-1926; three of his children: 15 day old infant daughter, Mary R., 1904-1904; six year old son, Robert F., 1911-1918; son Martin C., 1918-1970, and his wife and daughter. ^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ familysearch.org Family Tree, with sources (https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K24D-RRF)
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MNSG-FTH : 20 February 2021), Joseph Mc Farland in household of William Mc Farland, West Weber, Weber, Utah, United States; citing enumeration district ED 103, sheet 535A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), FHL microfilm 1,255,339.
3. ↑ "Utah, Weber County Marriages, 1887-1941," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6K-83DN : 1 March 2021), Jos McFarland and Martha Faddies, 13 Apr 1900; citing Weber County Courthouse, Ogden; FamilySearch digital folder 100679272.
4. ↑ "Utah, Weber County Marriages, 1887-1941," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6K-7NN2 : 1 March 2021), Jos McFarland and Martha Faddies, 20 Apr 1900; citing Weber County Courthouse, Ogden; FamilySearch digital folder 100584898.
5. ↑ "Utah, Weber County Marriages, 1887-1941," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6K-74NV : 1 March 2021), Joseph McFarland and Martha Faddies, 15 Apr 1900; citing Weber County Courthouse, Ogden; FamilySearch digital folder 100584898.
6. ↑ "Canada Census, 1901," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KHRJ-7NK : 23 February 2021), Joseph Mcfarlane, Alberta, The Territories, Canada; citing p. 1, Library and Archives of Canada, Ottawa.
7. ↑ "United States Census, 1910," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MPJN-7RJ : accessed 5 November 2021), Joseph D Mc Farland, North Cumberland, Uinta, Wyoming, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 126, sheet 2A, family 24, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1747; FHL microfilm 1,375,760.
8. ↑ "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:29N1-VNJ : 23 February 2021), Joseph McFarland, 1917-1918.
9. ↑ "United States Census, 1920", database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8P5-VVY : 4 February 2021), Joseph McFarland, 1920.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XH65-TVQ : accessed 5 November 2021), Joseph Mcfarland, Ogden, Weber, Utah, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 56, sheet 3B, line 88, family 70, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2425; FHL microfilm 2,342,159.
11. ↑ Zillow.com (https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/851-30th-St-Ogden-UT-84403/11962175_zpid/)
12. ↑ "Utah, Weber County Marriages, 1887-1941," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK6K-ZBJD : 1 March 2021), Joseph McFarland and Martha B Jensen, 15 May 1937; citing Weber County Courthouse, Ogden; FamilySearch digital folder 100670577.
13. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VT4D-MHJ : 4 January 2021), Joseph McFarland, Burch Creek Election Precinct, Weber, Utah, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 29-1, sheet 18A, line 10, family 337, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4222.
14. ↑ "Utah Death Certificates, 1904-1965," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZLZ-3Y5 : 3 March 2021), Joseph Mcfarland, 28 Jul 1947; citing Park City, Summit, Utah, United States, certificate 44, series 81448; Utah State Archives Research Center, Salt Lake City, Utah; FHL microfilm.
15. ↑ Find A Grave: Memorial #83560329