We recently received an 1889 domed metal and wood trunk that was originally owned by Oscar Alexander Wood, a pioneer of 1852. He came to Utah when he was thirteen years old in the David Wood Company. The trunk has two sections inside, and is paper lined including a label showing a picture of a little girl. The trunk can be dated from the patent dates stamped into the metal hinges. Wood passed the trunk down to his daughter, Linnie Maggie Jane Wood Smith. She gave the trunk to Sarah Jane Griffiths Smith, who was the grandmother of the donor, Kevin Hatch. This trunk is now on display in the central area of the first floor of the Carriage House.
Just hoping you can correct this post. There are a couple of mistakes. Sarah Jane Griffiths Smith is also my husbands grandmother and I personally know the donators of the trunk. Sarah was Linna's daughter-in-law and her name was Linna Maggie Jane Wood Smith. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI will double check the information against the paperwork from the donation as soon as I return to the office. And will correct the post as soon as possible. Thank you for the feedback!
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