Tag Archives: Willard

Alfred Cordon Headstone

Alfred Cordon Headstone

I am sure many of you have visited Alfred Cordon’s headstone in Willard Utah. It is really easy to spot as it is one of the larger monuments in the cemetery. Even from google maps you can see the headstone with the four markers around it.

For those of you who can’t visit the cemetery, I have made a 3D scan of the headstone which allows you to rotate and see all four sides as well as zoom in and read any markings. Go ahead and give it a spin.

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Alfred Cordon Probate

Alfred Cordon Probate

Alfred Cordon passed away suddenly in March of 1871. He was quite prominent in the community and involved in all that went on in the small town of Willard. I recently stopped by the Utah State Archives here in downtown Salt Lake City and was able to get a copy of Alfred Cordon’s probate record from the Box Elder county books. His estate was valued at over $8,000! That must have been a large amount for the time. Click the picture below to see the full Probate.

*Correction, I was able to find the appraisal mentioned in this Probate. I have added it to the the document. or you can download the appraisal separately here.

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Lorenzo Snow Letter 1859

Lorenzo Snow Letter 1859

Lorenzo Snow penned a letter to Brigham Young on August 1, 1859 regarding his visit to Willow Creek. Lorenzo Snow gave the congregation some instruction from the Prophet and then asked them to express any feelings and to vote for a Bishop. “Alfred Cordon was unanimously voted in as their Bishop and President without a single expression of opposition…I never saw a better spirit prevail at a meeting.”

The members of the Willow Creek Ward, which shortly afterward became the Willard Ward, obviously had great respect for Alfred Cordon and his ability to preside over their congregation.

Lorenzo Snow Letter to Brigham Young 1859

Lorenzo Snow Letter to Brigham Young 1859

Alfred’s QR Code

Alfred’s QR Code

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Some of you may have noticed a new addition to the headstone of Alfred Cordon at the Willard Cemetery.

This QR Code when scanned with a smartphone will automatically take you to this website. Steve purchased and engraved on metal from Legacy Mobile. It is affixed to the north side of the monument. Check it out next time you are in Willard!

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2013 Reunion

2013 Reunion

We are making plans for a big Cordon family reunion during the summer of 2013.

Encourage all family (siblings, parents, grandparents, kids, aunts, uncles) to register for the mailing list.

We need volunteers to help with:

  • Reunion Committees
  • Searching for Cordon Descendants
  • Family Association Committees (newsletter, family history stories)

More details to follow.

-Tyler & Steve Thorsted