Taken Too Soon: The Spanish Flu’s Impact on Our Community
The Impact of the Spanish Flu in Granger and Surrounding Areas (1918–1920)
The Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918–1920 claimed millions of lives worldwide—estimated at half a million in the United States alone. This deadly influenza also deeply affected local communities like Granger, Utah, where many families lost loved ones.
Local residents who perished during the pandemic include:
Willard R. Bullock — 31 yr old Farmer
Emily McRae Gerber- 49 yrs old Mother
Grace Hemenway Harman- 39 yrs mother of 9 including Jake & Pete
Annie Harman Fisher- 22 yrs old well-trained singing voice
Alfred Grant- 43 yr old Farmer
Mabel Petersen- 30 yrs old Dressmaker
William Bess - 34 yr old Father
Parley Warr - 36 yr old Farmer
Margaret Smith- Age 1 1/2 yrs old
These names represent just a fraction of the suffering endured by the community. Churches, schools, and public gatherings were closed; neighbors helped care for one another while wearing masks in public to prevent the spread. The legacy of these individuals is remembered with respect and gratitude
Alfred J Grant
Emily McRae Gerber
