Family Histories
Genealogy records and family histories tracing the Tidwell, South, Brighton, Telford, and McCarthy families across generations. This collection brings together pedigree charts, family photographs, obituaries, and newspaper clippings that document the lives and stories of our ancestors.
- Tidwell family chronology dating back to Absalom Tidwell (born 1792)
- South family history including Samuel Rich South and Hannah Corless South
- Obituaries and newspaper clippings documenting family events
- Pedigree charts and family photographs
Featured Families
Tidwell Family
Chronology tracing back to Absalom Tidwell, born March 8, 1792 in Tennessee. Includes multiple generations through Peter Tidwell, Royal Tidwell, and Evaleo Brighton.
View Timeline →South Family
Samuel Rich South (1871–1949) and Hannah Corless South (1876–1956) — educators, sawmill operators, and parents of seven children. Married in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple in 1899.
Samuel South → Hannah South →Brighton Family
Connected through Evaleo Brighton to the Tidwell line. Family records and pedigree charts document this branch of the family tree.
Telford Family
Jane Telford, born 1795 in Ireland, is Evaleo Brighton's great-grandmother. John Telford, born 1802 in Ireland, is her great-grandfather. Their lineage is part of the broader family record.
McCarthy Family
One of the related families documented in the genealogy collection, with records preserved alongside the other family histories.
Notable Records
| Record | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tidwell Family Time Line | 1792 onward | Chronological heritage timeline beginning with Absalom Tidwell |
| Tidwell Chronology | 1792 onward | Detailed chronology with historical context, compiled by Richard Tidwell |
| Samuel Rich South | 1871–1949 | Obituary and remembrance — educator, sawmill operator, violinist |
| Hannah Corless South | 1876–1956 | Obituary and remembrance — longtime Idaho Falls resident |
| 50th Anniversary | November 1949 | Newspaper article celebrating Samuel and Hannah South's golden anniversary |
About This Collection
These family histories were gathered and preserved by Allen and Loni Hackworth. The collection includes pedigree charts, family photographs, transcribed obituaries, and newspaper clippings that together tell the story of several interconnected families. The Tidwell line reaches back to the late 18th century, while the South family records document life in Utah and Idaho through the mid-20th century.
Dorothy Hackworth (née South) of St. Anthony, Idaho, is a daughter of Samuel and Hannah South, linking the South and Hackworth families directly.