She originally married a William Clark 4 May 1937 they were
divor- ced with one child William (Billy) and she then married
her first couisen William Furnas Pruitt the son on Jesse James
Pruitt.
He was a protestand minister most of his life. His wife Meryl
Green married 24 Apr 1942. They had 8 children, the oldest
Ferman was adopted. Lanith and I attended this uncles funeral
and all of his children and grandchildren were there. It was
most unusual for us not being used to creamation and ashes
being available for those in attendance to sprinkle among the
strawberries. A flute was played and everyone followed to the
garden for the funeral. The overall theme of his life, seemed
to be 'It doesn't matter what you do, if it's what you want.
The last several years he and Meryl were separated but good
friends.
The following text is taken from her 'Memorial Dedication
program' June 22, 1997
Meryl Green Pruitt
Meryl was born in Edwall, Washington on October 13, 1921. She
was the youngest of 9 children born to Arthur Edward and Clara
Fern Green, both pioneers who came west with their families in
covered wagons. She grew up on a farm milking cows, churning
butter, harvesting crops, baking bread, canning fruits and
vegetables, and gathering eggs. In her childhood home idleness
was a sin. When work was done, one would read a book so their
mind was busy. Family unity and closeness were paramount. This
life shaped the values of hard work, education and family
togetherness that Meryl lived by. Meryl married Robert Thomas
Pruitt on April 19, 1941 and had 8 Children. As a young mother
she ran a household and raised her children while her husband
was in Seminary school. As a Minister's wife, she often
preached at one of his churches, eventually serving a church of
her own. In an effort to help meet the financial needs of her
growing children, Meryl worked as a waitress and restaurant
manager. She also started a day care center, and worked as a
family Counselor. As her children left home Mcryl became
involved in many community service projects. In l 969 Meryl
opened a gift shop in Seattle's Pioneer Square with two of her
Sisters. Meryl stored many tools, Clothing, and household items
of her parents in a large back room of the shop. From her years
of work with small Children and her fond memories of her
childhood on the farm, she created a tour for children. As a
part of the tour she insisted that the children actually use
the tools, delighting at the smiles on their faces as she
'shaved' them with her fathers straight edge razor. The
hands-on approach to teaching gained popularity and her back
room tour became Pioneer Place Museum. The idea to Start an
actual working firm was realized in November of l 975 when
Pioneer Farm Museum opened in the Ohop Valley on land Bob and
Meryl had purchased in 1968. Her hands-on education style
reached it's full potential here where children used all five
senses to learn about history and milking a cow. Because
transportation costs prohibited many schools from Coming to
Pioneer farm, Meryl packed up her artifacts, talked a school
into picking them up, and presented her first 'PioneerTrails'
in school, hands on historical education program. When she saw
the farm emptied by 2:00 PM so buses could get back to their
schools, she created the Pioneer Living Experience Overnight
program so students could enjoy a fuller Pioneer experience.
Always a champion of good causes, Meryl did not stop there. Her
concern for the environment led to beginning of the salmon
hatching program at Pioneer Farm and her involvement in the
Nisqually River Council. When she learned about the local
history of the Ohop Valley, and realized the whole story could
not be told without telling the story of the local
NativeAmericans, she worked for the creation of Native American
programs that arc an essential part of Pioneer Farm today.
FROM BIBLE RECORDS
Died of diabetis or symtoms thereof.
Information on this family found in the Grant C.,Indiana,
Quaker Records.
Married James Nickerson 1 Sep 1874 they were sealed 28 Apr
1971SL
Twin brother of Josiah WINSLOW
Married to Joseph B Winslow 25 Feb 1870. They were sealed 28
Apr 1971
SL. Her sister Mary married Joseph Winslows brother Josiah.
This really is a female. married Frank JAY
Twin to Joseph WINSLOW Father Henry WINSLOW and Mother Anna
BINFORD Married Mary PRUITT sister to Josephs wife Sarah
Married to Josiah Winslow 1 Jun 1872. Her sister Sarah married
to Josiahs' brother Joseph