Maidie Finlinson

Brief Life History of Maidie

When Maidie Finlinson was born on 25 July 1908, in Oak City, Millard, Utah, United States, her father, Leo Finlinson, was 24 and her mother, Lydia Lyman, was 23. She married Read Sorensen Arnold on 21 June 1933, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son and 2 daughters. She lived in Millard, Utah, United States in 1930 and Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States in 1950. She died on 28 January 1986, in West Valley City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, at the age of 77, and was buried in Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park, Millcreek, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.

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Family Time Line

Read Sorensen Arnold
1904–2001
Maidie Finlinson
1908–1986
Marriage: 21 June 1933
Leo Finlinson Arnold
1935–2024
Alicia Arnold
1937–1937
Charlene Arnold
1942–1942

Sources (33)

  • Nancy Ann Arnold, "United States, Census, 1940"
  • Maidie Finlinson, "Utah, County Marriages, 1887-1940"
  • Madie Finlinson Arnold, "United States, Obituary Records, 2014-2023"

World Events (8)

1909 · The NAACP is formed

Organized as a civil rights organization, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a bi-racial endeavor to advance justice for African Americans. It is one of the oldest civil rights organizations in the nation.

1909 · Rainbow Bridge is Discovered

Until 1909, this natural wonder was not known to the outside world. Two separate exploration parties – one headed by University of Utah Dean Byron Cummings, and another by government surveyor, W.B. Douglass – began searching for the legendary span. Eventually, they combined efforts. Paiute guides Nasja Begay and Jim Mike led an exploration party in the south east corner of Utah, along with trader and explorer John Wetherill. Coming down what is now Bridge Canyon, the party saw Rainbow Bridge for the first time. The next year, President Taft proclaimed the newly found structure a National Monument. Theodore Roosevelt and Zane Grey were among the first visitors to see the Monument. The trail they took is no longer passable for horses but is now a trailhead for hikers that want to visit the bridge. Rainbow Bridge receives thousands of visitors each year but, the National Park Service asks visitors to be respectful of its significance to the people who have long held Rainbow Bridge sacred.

1929

13 million people become unemployed after the Wall Street stock market crash of 1929 triggers what becomes known as the Great Depression. President Herbert Hoover rejects direct federal relief.

Name Meaning

Scottish: variant of Finlayson .

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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Our Finlinson Home by Virginia F. Moody

Our thoughts turn back to our days at home With our wonderful Mother and Dad. Such a lot of fun we had together, Our hearts were seldom sad. We worked together, played together, Laughed in happy gle …

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