4 Jan 1865 – 1 Jul 1913
Grandson of Philip Cardon and Martha Marie Tourn
Son of Charles Guild and Marie Madeline Cardon
JOHN A. GUILD, Deceased, Lyman, Wyo. The above is a striking and true likeness of the late John A. Guild of Lyman, Wyoming, who departed this life July 1, 1913, aged 48 years. The deceased was a native of Lehi, Utah and came to Wyoming in the 1868, and for some time was engaged in the butcher business at Rock Springs, later removing to Uinta county where he had been for many years, and until his demise.
By honorable and fair dealing, he was eminently successful and commanded the respect and esteem of all who knew him. Mr. Guild was an upright, reliable and progressive citizen; true alike to his family, friends and himself in social business, religious and whole life, and none could be more missed or mourned throughout this county or the Bridger Valley than he. An affectionate husband, a kind and loving father, and true friend, he has but gone to enjoy that rich reward he so faithfully earned while here among us.
Mr. Guild was the honorable and beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Guild, early pioneers of Piedmont, Wyoming, of whom it can be truly said the world never produced better or likable or dependable citizens. The father, who was a native of Dundee, Scotland, passed away several years ago, but the grand old mother, a native of Piedmont, Italy, is still living at an advanced age. From her home, Piedmont, Wyoming, derived its name, and here the large and honorable Guild family was reared. Together with this venerable old lady, other surviving members of this great and good family are the following: Joseph P. Guild and Wm Guild, Urie, Wyo.; James H. Guild, Geo. Guild and Mrs. John Cross of Piedmont, Wyoming; Mrs. Dan Gamble, Peterson, Utah; and Mrs. Swartzfager, Ogden, Utah.
Impressive funeral services were held over the remains of the subject of this sketch in the Lyman meeting house on Wednesday, July 2nd at 3 p.m. The large congregation, which was composed of people from Lyman and surrounding towns, taxed the seating capacity of the building, a number being compelled to stand during the entire service. The speakers, Elders J. C. Walker and Geo. Eyre of Lyman, Bishop James Anderson of Morgan, Utah, and Joseph B. Martin of Evanston, each spoke of the sterling qualities of the deceased and in glowing terms recounted his worth as a husband, a father and a citizen. Suitable hymns for the occasion were beautifully rendered by the Lyman Ward choir, under the direction of James H. Syme. Mrs. Menis Brough sang very effectively the favorite Mormon Hymn, ” 0 My Father.”
The many beautiful floral offerings bore testimony of the respect and esteem in which the departed brother was held by the citizens of the Bridger valley.
Short services were held in Piedmont the following day under the direction of Bishop James Brown of Evanston. Interment took place in the family burial plot of Piedmont-on the old homestead, which derived its name from the birthplace of Mrs. Charles Guild, in Italy. May he rest in peace.
Guild Family Cemetery, Guild Ranch, Piedmont, Wyoming
