1. A' Brief History of lVY THOMAS FRANCIS 2. Born: 24 April 1888., Lehi, Utah 3. Death: 24 August 1978 4. History given 17 June 1977 by Deleen W. Sommer 5. South Morgan Camp, Morgan Co. A BRIEF HISTORY OF IVY THOMAS FRANCIS Given J\.me 17, 1977 By her niece DE LEEN W. SOMMER Ivy Thomas Francis was born April 24, 1888, in Lehi, Utah, to William and Harriet Ellen Barnes Thomas . TheI'8 were seven girls and two boys in her family. She was the fourth girl and the sixth child. There was a close companionship between the sisters. Her childhood days were very happy. She lived in a neighborhood where everyone had all things in common, and they made their own good times . She has fond memories of those days . Her mother had a good way of teaching her children and she cared well for them • Ivy was her father's right-hand man. Other members of the family said she was the "Tom-Boy. " She helped care for the animals, milked the cows and fed the horses. If there was an apple in the top of the tree, Ivy was the one to go after it. Her first work experience was at the Lehi Knitting Mills. Later she was secretary to the Lehi Publishing Company. They printed the Utah Farmer. Ivy was the proof-reader for this publication. Her A\.mt Hannah Barnes came to Morgan and married my grandfather, Samuel Francis, Jr. Ivy came to visit her A\.mt Hannah, and it was then that she met Roy. They corresponded, fell in love and were married October 11, 1916 in the Salt Lake Temple. Six weeks later they moved into the new home Roy had built for her. They have lived there in this ~ some ever since. A Brief History of Ivy Thomas Francis -- Page 2 They had four children: Orlene, who lived only one day, then they were blessed with three sons: Malin, Avon, and Jay. Some of her church activities have been: 1. A class leader in the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association . 2. A member of the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association Stake Board. 3. A counselor in the Ward Relief Society. 4. A counselor to Mae Rich on the Stake Relief Society Board. 5. She taught for thirty five years in the South Horgan Sunday School. When she first joined the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers she was the secI'8tary, then she was captain for two terms, once in 1951 and again in 1957. She was Vice Captain to Jessie CI'8ager in the Horgan Camp. A few months ago the Relief Society presented the program in Sacrament Meeting. Aunt Ivy was asked to give a talk. Because she was not well, this was a gI'8at anxiety to her; however, she knew the Lord would help her. She asked Uncle Roy to give her a blessing. She received the strength and alertness to fulfill this assignment. After the meeting even little children came and congratulated her on her presentation . Twice during their life time, she and Uncle Roy have been chosen the sweethearts of the Stake Gold and Green Ball. They have always been sweethearts. Since I'8turning to Morgan, I have spent many choice hours with them, and I am grateful for their kindness to me.