David Hyrum Wainwright

Painting by Mary Buccola depicting David Hyrum Wainwright. This painting was owned by David until his passing. It is now owned by Steven "Joey" Wainwright.

David Hyrum Wainwright was born December 15, 1904 to George Henry Wainwright and Rose Bourgeois.

David was known as "Uncle Dave" by many of his relatives and others who attended the Waveland ward of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A video interview of Uncle Dave was recorded by Thomas Sones. That is available on YouTube.

Photographs

Back: David Hyrum Wainwright, George Henry Wainwright, Earl Anthony Sones. Middle: Ellen Elizabeth Wainwright, Bertha Mae Ladner, Laura Agnes Wainwright, Jean Ladner, (Young Child) Veda, and three other people who are washed out and unidentified. Next row: Dalton Sones, Elaine (with her head down), Erma, Yvonne, Rose Mary, and an unknown girl on the right. Two boys in the very front: Melvin and Merle.

Siblings David Hyrum Wainwright, Eliza Wainwright, Nora Wainwright, and Laura Agnes Wainwright.

David Hyrum Wainwright with his wife Iona Sones.

David Hyrum Wainwright with the coffins he made for himself and his wife. These were kept in his front room for a few years before they passed away.