Mary Ann Campbell

Mary was born on October 13th, 1825 in Goderich, Huron, Ontario, Canada to James Campbell and Margaret Dennison. She was the fourth or fifth of fourteen children, and a twin.

Mary married James Lane Hamilton on July 14th, 1840 in Goderich, Huron, Canada when he was twenty two years old and she was fourteen. Her father opposed to the marriage as she was already promised to an elderly Methodist minister. During the early years of their marriage, they met the Mormon elders and were baptized. James was trying to support his own family as well as help his mother and his brothers and sisters. James and Mary were the first one of four families to be baptized into the LDS church in Canada, and she was disowned by her parents on the same day. She did sewing at night by the light of a rag in a plate of grease.

Their first child, Sarah Jane, was born on June 11th, 1842 in Goderich, Canada.

Their second child, John Dennison, was born on January 23rd, 1844 in Warwick, Canada.

Their third child, James Campbell, was born on January 10th, 1846 in Goderich, Canada.

In 1846 , James moved his family, plus his mother, a brother, and sister, to Nauvoo, Illinois. After their long trip they were not financially able to go west, so they stopped off in Des Moines, Iowa , for a time. Here, as in the other places they had lived, the Mormons were persecuted. One night as James lay very ill, the mob came and wanted to tar and feather him. Finally, they left without hurting anyone. James recovered and the following year, 1848, they went to Council Bluffs. Brigham Young advised James and some others to wait.

Their fourth child, Joseph Campbell, was born on March 24th, 1848 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Their fifth child, Elizabeth Ann, was born on January 9th, 1850 in Minord, Missouri.

In 1850 they lived in Holt County, Missouri with Sarah, John, James, Joseph, Elizabeth and James' brother William. James was a teamster, and William was a laborer.

Their sixth child, Caroline Matilda, was born on October 15th, 1851 in Minord, Missouri.

It was not until 1852 that they were able to leave for the valley. They traveled overland with the Robert Wimmer Company and arrived in Utah in September of 1852. They camped in the area now known as Liberty Park. Some time later, they built a home where they lived out their lives.

Their seventh child, William Heber, was born on December 17th, 1853 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their eighth child, Mary Ellen, was born on September 10th, 1855 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their ninth child, Reuben Miller, was born on January 8th, 1858 in Mill Creek, UT.

James helped build the first school in Millcreek and gave his watch to pay for his children's schooling. He helped build the ward and was active in the ward and community. He became a successful farmer and was generous and kind to everyone.

Their tenth child, Charlotte Emeline, was born on January 7th, 1860 in Mill Creek, UT.

In 1860, James and Mary lived in Salt Lake City, UT with nine children on their farm which was valued at $1000. James' brother William and his mother lived next door.

Little Reuben died on May 14th, 1862 when he was only four years old.

Their eleventh child, Robert Campbell, was born on December 2nd, 1862 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their twelfth child, Leonora Deseret, was born on July 11th, 1864 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their thirteenth child, Peter Campbell, was born and died on December 19th, 1866 in Mill Creek, UT.

Young Robert Campbell died on January 22nd 1867 when he was nearly five years old.

Their fourteenth child, Priscilla, was born on June 24th, 1868 in Mill Creek, UT.

In 1870 the family was living in Mill Creek with eight children on their farm which was valued at $2000.

Their fifteenth and last child, Hyrum Campbell, was born on June 19th, 1870, and died nine months later on March 11th, 1871.

James died on October 13th, 1875.

In 1880 Mary lived on their farm in Mill Creek with daughters Charlotte, Leonora and Priscilla, and her daughter Caroline and Caroline's husband Charles Nokes (Knoax).

Mary died on April 6th, 1910 in Millcreek, UT at the age of eighty four, and was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

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James Lang Hamilton

James was born on June 11th, 1818 in Sligo, Armagh County, Ireland to John Hamilton and Sarah Lang. He was the third of six children, two girls and four boys.

In 1830 at the age of twelve, James' family moved from Ireland to Quebec, Canada. They later moved to Warwick, Ontario, Canada.

His father died in Warwick in 1837.

James married Mary Ann Campbell on July 14th, 1840 in Goderich, Huron, Canada when he was twenty two years old and she was fourteen. Her father opposed to the marriage as she was already promised to an elderly Methodist minister. During the early years of their marriage, they met the Mormon elders and were baptized. James was trying to support his own family as well as help his mother and his brothers and sisters. James and Mary were the first one of four families to be baptized into the LDS church in Canada, and she was disowned by her parents on the same day. She did sewing at night by the light of a rag in a plate of grease.

Their first child, Sarah Jane, was born on June 11th, 1842 in Goderich, Canada.

Their second child, John Dennison, was born on January 23rd, 1844 in Warwick, Canada.

Their third child, James Campbell, was born on January 10th, 1846 in Goderich, Canada.

In 1846 , James moved his family, plus his mother, a brother, and sister, to Nauvoo, Illinois. After their long trip they were not financially able to go west, so they stopped off in Des Moines, Iowa , for a time. Here, as in the other places they had lived, the Mormons were persecuted. One night as James lay very ill, the mob came and wanted to tar and feather him. Finally, they left without hurting anyone. James recovered and the following year, 1848, they went to Council Bluffs. Brigham Young advised James and some others to wait.

Their fourth child, Joseph Campbell, was born on March 24th, 1848 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Their fifth child, Elizabeth Ann, was born on January 9th, 1850 in Minord, Missouri.

In 1850 they lived in Holt County, Missouri with Sarah, John, James, Joseph, Elizabeth and James' brother William. James was a teamster, and William was a laborer.

Their sixth child, Caroline Matilda, was born on October 15th, 1851 in Minord, Missouri.

It was not until 1852 that they were able to leave for the valley. They traveled overland with the Robert Wimmer Company and arrived in Utah in September of 1852. They camped in the area now known as Liberty Park. Some time later, they built a home where they lived out their lives.

Their seventh child, William Heber, was born on December 17th, 1853 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their eighth child, Mary Ellen, was born on September 10th, 1855 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their ninth child, Reuben Miller, was born on January 8th, 1858 in Mill Creek, UT.

James helped build the first school in Millcreek and gave his watch to pay for his children's schooling. He helped build the ward and was active in the ward and community. He became a successful farmer and was generous and kind to everyone.

Their tenth child, Charlotte Emeline, was born on January 7th, 1860 in Mill Creek, UT.

In 1860, James and Mary lived in Salt Lake City, UT with nine children on their farm which was valued at $1000. James' brother William and his mother lived next door.

Little Reuben died on May 14th, 1862 when he was only four years old.

Their eleventh child, Robert Campbell, was born on December 2nd, 1862 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their twelfth child, Leonora Deseret, was born on July 11th, 1864 in Mill Creek, UT.

Their thirteenth child, Peter Campbell, was born and died on December 19th, 1866 in Mill Creek, UT.

Young Robert Campbell died on January 22nd 1867 when he was nearly five years old.

Their fourteenth child, Priscilla, was born on June 24th, 1868 in Mill Creek, UT.

In 1870 the family was living in Mill Creek with eight children on their farm which was valued at $2000.

Their fifteenth and last child, Hyrum Campbell, was born on June 19th, 1870, and died nine months later on March 11th, 1871.

James died on October 13th, 1875 in Mill Creek, UT at the age of fifty seven. He was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

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Elizabeth "Betsy" Pack

Betsy was born on June 4th, 1812 in Bedford, England to John Pack and Sarah Freelove Harper. She was the seventh of eight children, four girls and four boys.

She married Samuel Lane Howard on April 7th, 1833 in Bedford when they were both twenty years old. Their first six children were born in Bedford, England. He was a plaster finisher, sculptor, brick layer, and interior decorator.

Their first child, Henry Pack, was born in 1833.

Their second child, Betsy Prudence was born on July 22nd, 1835.

Their third child, Samuel, was born on March 8th, 1836.

Little Henry died in 1836 at only three years old.

Little Samuel died on March 26th, 1837 at only twelve months old. They now only had three year old Betsy.

Their fourth child, Sarah Freelove, was born on August 30th, 1838.

Their fifth child, Samuel Lorenzo, was born on October 16th, 1840.

Their sixth child, William, was born and died in 1842.

Samuel and Betsy sailed with Betsy, Sarah, and Samuel from Liverpool on Monday, January 16th, 1843 on the ship "Swanton". Captain Davenport was in charge. Lorenzo Snow was in charge of the Mormon converts. The ship arrived in New Orleans, Louisana 26 Feb 1843. They then went on to St. Louis Missouri on the ship "Arnaranth" and arrived there the 29th of March, 1843. Both were seriously ill.

Their seventh child, Mary Ann, was born on August 18th 1844 in Nauvoo, IL.

In 1844 they had a stillborn son in St. Louis, MO.

Their ninth child, Mary A., was born and died in 1845 in Illinois.

Their tenth child, Susan Ann, was born in 1846 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Their eleventh child, a little boy, was born on May 9th, 1849 in St. Louis. Betsy died giving birth to him. He died on June 30th only fifty two days later.

Little Susan died on July 11th, 1849, less than two weeks after her baby brother, and two months after her mother, when she was about three years old.

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Samuel Lane Howard

Samuel was born on December 9th, 1812 in Bedford, England to Rueben Fulfer Howard and Martha Lane. He was the second of their nine children, five girls and four boys. He also had a half sister from his mother's second marriage.

His father died in November, 1826 when Samuel was nearly fourteen.

He married Elizabeth "Betsy" Pack on April 7th 1833 in Bedford when they were both twenty years old. Their first six children were born in Bedford, England. He was a plaster finisher, sculptor, brick layer, and interior decorator.

Their first child, Henry Pack, was born in 1833.

Their second child, Betsy Prudence was born on July 22nd, 1835.

Their third child, Samuel, was born on March 8th, 1836.

Little Henry died in 1836 at only three years old.

Little Samuel died on March 26th, 1837 at only twelve months old. They now only had three year old Betsy.

Their fourth child, Sarah Freelove, was born on August 30th, 1838.

Their fifth child, Samuel Lorenzo, was born on October 16th, 1840.

Their sixth child, William, was born and died in 1842.

Samuel and Betsy sailed with Betsy, Sarah, and Samuel from Liverpool on Monday, January 16th, 1843 on the ship "Swanton". Captain Davenport was in charge. Lorenzo Snow was in charge of the Mormon converts. The ship arrived in New Orleans, Louisana 26 Feb 1843. They then went on to St. Louis Missouri on the ship "Arnaranth" and arrived there the 29th of March, 1843. Both were seriously ill.

Their seventh child, Mary Ann, was born on August 18th 1844 in Nauvoo, IL.

In 1844 they had a stillborn son in St. Louis, MO.

Their ninth child, Mary A., was born and died in 1845 in Illinois.

Their tenth child, Susan Ann, was born in 1846 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Their eleventh child, a little boy, was born on May 9th, 1849 in St. Louis. Betsy died giving birth to him. He died on June 30th only fifty two days later.

Little Susan died on July 11th, 1849, less than two weeks after her baby brother, and two months after her mother, when she was about three years old.

Samuel married Ellen Clayton that same year.

He died on September 14th, 1853 in St Louis, Missouri at the age of forty. He was buried in the St. Louis City Cemetery.

Ellen gave birth to his last child five months later in St. Louis, a girl named Lovinia Evelyn, who only lived for eight months.

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Jane Elsey

Jane was born in 1816 in Dresgott, Nottingham, England to Edward Elsey and Sarah Whittaker. She was the youngest of five children, two girls and three boys.

She married Henry Bodell on November 7th, 1839 in Breaston, England when they were both twenty three.

Their first child, Joseph, was born on June 12th, 1840 in Breaston.

Their second child, Martha, was born on October 7th, 1841 in Breaston.

Their third child, Elizabeth, was born on 1844 in Breaston.

Their fourth child, Samuel, was also born in 1844 in Breaston.

Their fifth and last child, Mary, was born in 1846 in Breaston.

In 1851 they lived in Breaston, Derbyshire, England. Henry was listed as a lace maker, and Jane took in washing. Samuel and Joseph were twelve and ten and working in a factory.

They joined the LDS church while in England and decided to immigrate to the United States.

In 1863 Henry and Jane sailed from Liverpool to New York aboard the Cynssure. They arrived on July 2nd. There is no mention of their children on the passenger list. Joseph had gone ahead of them in 1858.

Henry died that same year in Council Bluffs, Nebraska. Jane continued on overland to Utah with one of the many overland companies that brought the Mormon converts to Utah.

Jane died on February 13th, 1869 in Salt Lake City, UT at the age of fifty three, and was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

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Henry Bodell

Henry was born on January 25th, 1816 in Breaston, Derbyshire, England to Samuel Bodell and Elizabeth Sadler. He was the fifth of six children, three girls and three boys.

He married Jane Elsey on November 7th, 1839 in Breaston, England when they were both twenty three.

Their first child, Joseph, was born on June 12th, 1840 in Breaston.

Their second child, Martha, was born on October 7th, 1841 in Breaston.

Their third child, Elizabeth, was born on 1844 in Breaston.

Their fourth child, Samuel, was also born in 1844 in Breaston.

Their fifth and last child, Mary, was born in 1846 in Breaston.

In 1851 they lived in Breaston, Derbyshire, England. Henry was listed as a lace maker, and Jane took in washing. Samuel and Joseph were twelve and ten and working in a factory.

They joined the LDS church while in England and decided to immigrate to the United States.

In 1863 Henry and Jane sailed from Liverpool to New York aboard the Cynssure. They arrived on July 2nd. There is no mention of their children on the passenger list. Joseph had gone ahead of them in 1858.

He died that same year in Council Bluffs, Nebraska at the age of forty seven.

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Sarah Trussler

Sarah was born on January 28th, 1817 in Brighton, Sussex, England to John Trussler and Sarah Chambers. She was the oldest of five children, four girls and one boy.

Sarah married James Morris Farmer on February 5th, 1842 in Lewes, Sussex, England when they were both twenty five. He was a stone cutter and worked in the rock quarry.

Their first child, Emma Jane, was born on July 26th, 1843 in Brighton, Engand.

Their second child, James Frederick, was born in 1843 in Steyning, England.

Their third child, Agnes Ann, was born on December 23rd, 1845 in Steyning, England.

Their fourth child, Frederick Richard, was born on October 21st, 1846 in Redhill, England.

Their fifth child, Elizabeth Ann "Lizzie", was born on October 17th, 1848 in Rye Gate, England.

Their sixth child, Ellen Mary Ann, was born in September, 1850 in Granton, England.

In 1851 the family lived in Spittlegate, Lincolnshire, England. James was a stonemason, and they had a fourteen year old live in general servant named Ann Mears.

Their seventh and last child, an un-named boy, was born on August 22nd, 1851 in Steyning, England, and died the same month. Sarah died from complications from the birth on August 26th and was buried with the child in her arms.

One family story tells that Sarah died the same day as her stillborn son.  She was buried in the St. Andrew and St. Cuthman Churchyard.

Little Ellen Mary Ann died in 1852 when she was just two years old.

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James Morris Farmer

James was born on November 12th, 1816 in Ledbury, Herefordshire, England to Richard Farmer and Elizabeth Morris. He was the third of eight children, four girls and four boys.

James married Sarah Trussler on February 5th, 1842 in Lewes, Sussex, England when they were both twenty five. He was a stone cutter and worked in the rock quarry.

Their first child, Emma Jane, was born on July 26th, 1843 in Brighton, Engand.

Their second child, James Frederick, was born in 1843 in Steyning, England.

Their third child, Agnes Ann, was born on December 23rd, 1845 in Steyning, England.

Their fourth child, Frederick Richard, was born on October 21st, 1846 in Redhill, England.

Their fifth child, Elizabeth Ann "Lizzie", was born on October 17th, 1848 in Rye Gate, England.

Their sixth child, Ellen Mary Ann, was born in September, 1850 in Granton, England.

In 1851 the family lived in Spittlegate, Lincolnshire, England. James was a stonemason, and they had a fourteen year old live in general servant named Ann Mears.

Their seventh and last child, an un-named boy, was born on August 22nd, 1851 in Steyning, England, and died the same month. Sarah died from complications from the birth on August 26th and was buried with the child in her arms.*

From a family history:

James left Emma, Agnes, and Elizabeth with Sarah's parents in Steyning while he went to work. He kept his boys, James and Fredrick, with him part of the time and at other times left them with relatives. Aunt Fanny Trussler Howels, their mother's sister, kept James while Uncle Fred Trussler kept Fredrick.

Little Ellen Mary Ann died in 1852 when she was just two years old.

In 1853 James Married Mary Ann Biddle while still living in England. He was thirty six and she was twenty two.

Their first child, William Biddle, was born on October 22nd, 1855 in St. Mary, Nottingham, England.

On May 26th, 1856, the family boarded the Horizon in Liverpool and sailed to Boston in the United States. There were 856 LDS converts on board.

From family history:

In 1846, James and Sarah had heard the Elders explain the gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were converted and in July 1848 they were baptized by Elder Thomas Smith. Immediately following baptism James became very active. He helped to form a branch of the church in Witham, England. James married for a second time. His wife's name was Mary Ann Biddle. They had a son whom they named Willard. James' family, which consisted of his mother, Elizabeth, his brothers, Richard and John Edward ii , and their wives, and his sisters, Emma and Mary, all joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They all desired to come to America. Emma married Henry Arnold in St. Louis in 1848. They settled in Fort Herriman. Utah. The next year, the rest of the family was ready to leave their native land. James went to Steyning to get his children from Sarah's mother. The Trussler family was very bitter against James' family for joining the Church. He had to take his three little girls by force. They had hidden his little boys and he couldn't find them. The date to sail had come so in despair he met his family in Liverpool. On 26 May 1856 his mother, Elizabeth Farmer, James and Mary Ann, with their baby Willard, Emma (age 12), Agnes (age 11), Elizabeth (age 7), along with Richard, his wife, and James' sister, Mary, all set sail on the ship Horizon from Liverpool to America. iii It was a rough voyage. The mother, Elizabeth, was in poor health before she left England. She, along with little Elizabeth and baby Willard all became so seasick, it seemed as though they would die. The family exercised their faith in prayer and fasting, and the Lord blessed them all to reach American soil in safety. After the voyage came the long trek across the plains. They started for Utah in John Hunt’s Company, which was late into the season getting started. They all walked, making it a very long, hard journey. Little Elizabeth, who had been so very ill, would become so weary that her Aunt Mary would carry her on her back for a while to rest her. Willard became ill and died. Somewhere in Iowa iv their beloved mother, Elizabeth, died. Richard and his wife stayed behind to bury her. Richard became so embittered with all the trials he never did go to Utah to live. James had been very prosperous in England. He brought many possessions with him, including some trunks with beautiful silk dressed that were Sarah's that he wanted his little girls to have. When they reached Laramie, Wyoming, he knew he had to lighten his load, so they could travel faster. He dug a hole and buried $1,500 worth of his possessions, marked the place, and planned to return for them. He never did. From Laramie they hurried on but winter overtook them. At Devil's Slide, in Echo Canyon, they had to leave all their clothes except what they had on their backs, and saved only a scanty ration of food. The snow storms came and it seemed they would parish with cold, hunger, and fatigue. Imagine their joy and gratitude when they were met by teams and men to help bring them to Salt Lake City. They arrived there two days before Christmas on 23 December 1856. James went through seven months of trial. He broke up his home, leaving his two sons whom he loved so dearly, not knowing if he would ever see them again. He spent six weeks on a rough ocean voyage. He buried two of his loved ones on the plains, leaving behind his brother Richard and family. He had to leave all of his cherished possessions in Wyoming and arrived in Utah with only the clothes he was wearing. James bravely faced his situation and soon he had a home and began to accumulate their need.

Little Willard Biddle died on July 26th, 1856, during their journey when he was just nine months old.

The family arrived in Utah on December 23rd, 1856.

Their second child, Sarah Jane, was born on January 18th, 1858 in Salt Lake City, UT.

In 1860, James and Mary Ann lived in West Jordan, UT in a house valued at $200 with Emma, Agnes, Elizabeth and Sarah. James was again working as a stone mason. He worked on the LDS temple in Salt Lake City.

From family history:

The Salt Lake Temple had been started, but the foundation had not been accepted and had to be removed. As James was a stone-cutter, he was made foreman over the men who removed and then rebuilt the foundation. James maintained a home in both Herriman and Salt Lake City. In the summer he cared for his sheep and farm. In the winter he worked as a stone cutter, chipping the granite into blocks and laying the walls of the temple. He was a good business man and prospered steadily in gathering the bounties of life. He was very active in helping to sustain the immigration fund. He sent teams back to Missouri to help needy Saints come to Utah. He also paid the way for thirty-seven Saints to come to America from England. James was involved in the move south when Johnson’s Army came into Utah. If the army came into the Salt Lake Valley, they would burn the homes to the ground. James's responsibility was to oversee the travel of the women and children as they journeyed to Pond Town (which is now Salem, Utah). He rode a horse and assisted all who met with problems. James' second wife, Mary Ann, died leaving two little girls, Sarah and Mary Ann.

Their third child, Mary Ann, was born on August 19th, 1860 in Herriman, UT.

Their fourth and last child, Joseph James, was born on November 23rd, 1862 in Herriman, UT.

Mary Ann died on January 27th, 1863 in Utah at the age of thirty two. Baby Joseph James died in October of that same year at eleven months of age.

James married Clara Lisonberry Davis on March 21st, 1863. I have found no records of children between them.

James also married Martha Bodell on June 24th, 1864. She died later that same year.

In 1870 James and Clara lived in West Jordan, UT with Sarah Jane and Mary Ann. He was still listed as a stone mason.

James added another wife, Jane Morley Phillips, on March 20th, 1876. This looks like it was a plural marriage, as he was also still married to Clara.

James and Jane's first child, Richard, was born on February 4th, 1877.

Their second son, James, was born on January 9th, 1879 in Herriman.

In 1880 James and Clara lived on a farm in Herriman with twenty one year old William Hope who worked the farm. James was still a stone mason. Jane lived nearby in Herriman with Mary Ann, Evan (her children from a previous marriage), Richard and James.

From family history:

He married a third wife, Clara Davis. Then on 20 March 1876 he married Jane Morley Phillips. They had four children: James, Richard, Clara, and Emma. After they had grown to manhood, James' two sons, James and Fredrick, came to America with their wives to be with their father and sisters. It was a very joyous occasion for all. James Morris Farmer loved the gospel and his family. He did temple work for his family and had all of them sealed to him.

James and Clara's third child, Clara Jane, was born on August 22nd, 1881 in Herriman.

Their fourth and last child, Margaret Emma, was born on September 20th, 1883.

James died on January 25th, 1895 in Herriman, UT, at the age of seventy eight. He was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

*One family story tells that Sarah died the same day as her stillborn son.

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Mary Jane Parker

Mary Jane was born on January 21st, 1817 in Parsonfield, Maine, in the United States to Samuel Parker and Hannah Edgecomb. She was the third of their four children, two boys and a girl. Her mother died in June of 1818 when Mary Jane was only seventeen months old, and her father remarried Mary B. Trueworthy with whom he had a son and a daughter.

She married Thomas Jefferson Butterfield on February 15th, 1835 in Farmington, ME when he was twenty three and she was fifteen.

Their first child, Mary Jane, was born ten months after their marriage in Farmington, ME, on January 18th, 1836.

They moved to Missouri by 1836, then moved on to Kirtland, OH by 1838. 

Their second child, Eliza Ann, was born on August 4th, 1839 in Nauvoo. She died in Nauvoo on July 27th 1841, just a month shy of her second birthday.

They were back to Far West, Caldwell, Missouri, in 1840.

Their third child, Martha, was born on November 27th, 1842 in Nauvoo. She died on August 25th, 1843, just nine months old.

Their fourth child, Almon, was born on July 14th, 1844 in Nauvoo.

Their fifth child, George, was born on March 23rd, 1847 in Nauvoo.

Their sixth child, Sarah, was born on March 13th, 1849 in Kanesvill, Iowa, about three hundred miles west of Nauvoo.

Thomas and Mary Jane traveled overland with the Allen Taylor Company. They left the mid-west, most likely from Council Bluffs, Iowa, on the 4th or 5th of July, 1849 and arrived in Salt Lake City between the 10th and 20th of October, 1849 with four children, Mary Jane, Almon, George and Sarah. They eventually settled in what later became Herriman, UT. He was the founder of Fort Herriman.

In 1850 they lived in Salt Lake City with five children. He was listed as a farmer.

Their seventh child, Olive, was born on February 5th, 1851 in West Jordan, UT.

Their eighth child, Thomas, was born on April 23rd, 1853 in Herriman, UT.

Their ninth child, Samuel, was born on February 27th 1855 in Herriman, UT.

Thomas married Mary Jane Farmer (plural) on March 15th, 1857 when he was forty five years old and she was  twenty seven. They had seven children together, John Morris, Richard, Elizabeth Morris, Zachariah, Emma Eliza, Edwin James, and Lyman Thomas. Only four of their children lived to adulthood.

Thomas and Mary Jane's tenth and last child, Hannah, was born on February 1st, 1858 in Herriman, UT.

Thomas and Mary's first child, Richard, was born on  April 18th, 1858 in Salem, UT. He died just twenty five days later.

Thomas and Mary's second child, John Morris, was born on July 11th, 1859 in Herriman, UT.

In 1860 the whole family lived on their farm in Salt Lake City with eight children. The property was valued at $800.

Thomas and Mary's third child, Elizabeth Morris, was born on Jully 20th, 1861 in Herriman.

On November 21st, 1861, John Morris died when he was only sixteen months old.

Thomas and Mary's fourth child, Zachariah, was born on January 4th, 1864 in Herriman.

Thomas and Mary's fifth child, Emma Eliza, was born on January 3rd, 1866 in Herriman.

Thomas and Mary's sixth child, Edwin James, was born on March 4th, 1867 in Herriman.

In 1870 Thomas and Mary (Farmer) lived in West Jordan, UT with four children on a farm valued at $400. Mary Jane (Parker) lived in a house next door with three children. Their son George and his wife lived in the house next to that one, and their son Almon lived in the next house with his wife and one young son.

Thomas and Mary's seventh and last child, Lyman Thomas, was born on December 28th, 1872 in Herriman.

Thomas and Mary's daughter, Emma Eliza, died on July 30th, 1875 at the age of nine.

In 1880 Thomas and Mary Jane lived on a farm in Herriman with four children. Their sons, Thomas and Almon, lived on nearby farms with their families. There is no mention of Mary (Farmer) in this census.

There are two additional wives of Thomas listed on his grave stone, but I can't find mention nor documentation of them anywhere else.

Thomas died on April 2nd, 1890. Mary Jane Famer died on January 1st that same year.

In 1900 Mary Jane lived with her son Almon's second (plural) wife Sarah Mitchell and two grandchildren.

Mary Jane died on July 21st, 1901 in Herriman, UT at the age of eighty four. She was buried in the Herriman Cemetery.

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Thomas Jefferson Butterfield

Thomas was born on June 17th, 1811 in Farmington, Maine, in the United States to Zachariah Jefferson Butterfield and Martha Hiscock. He was the third of ten children, six girls and four boys. He was raised on a farm and his education was limited.

He married Mary Jane Parker on February 15th, 1835 in Farmington, ME when he was twenty three and she was fifteen. They had ten children together, Mary Jane, Eliza Ann, Martha, Almon, George, Sarah, Olive, Thomas, Samuel, and Hannah. Eight of their children lived to adulthood.

Their first child, Mary Jane, was born ten months after their marriage in Farmington, ME, on January 18th, 1836.

They moved to Missouri by 1836, then moved on to Kirtland, OH by 1838. 

Their second child, Eliza Ann, was born on August 4th, 1839 in Nauvoo. She died in Nauvoo on July 27th 1841, just a month shy of her second birthday.

They were back to Far West, Caldwell, Missouri, in 1840.

Their third child, Martha, was born on November 27th, 1842 in Nauvoo. She died on August 25th, 1843, just nine months old.

Their fourth child, Almon, was born on July 14th, 1844 in Nauvoo.

Their fifth child, George, was born on March 23rd, 1847 in Nauvoo.

Their sixth child, Sarah, was born on March 13th, 1849 in Kanesvill, Iowa, about three hundred miles west of Nauvoo.

Thomas and Mary Jane traveled overland with the Allen Taylor Company. They left the mid-west on the 4th or 5th of July, 1849 and arrived in Salt Lake City between the 10th and 20th of October, 1849 with four children, Mary Jane, Almon, George and Sarah. They eventually settled in what later became Herriman, UT. He was the founder of Fort Herriman.

In 1850 they lived in Salt Lake City with five children. He was listed as a farmer.

Their seventh child, Olive, was born on February 5th, 1851 in West Jordan, UT.

In 1851 He discovered Butterfield Canyon and Butterfield Creek.

Their eighth child, Thomas, was born on April 23rd, 1853 in Herriman, UT.

Their ninth child, Samuel, was born on February 27th 1855 in Herriman, UT.

He married Mary Jane Farmer (plural) on March 15th, 1857 when he was forty five years old and she was  twenty seven.

Thomas and Mary Jane's tenth and last child, Hannah, was born on February 1st, 1858 in Herriman, UT.

Thomas and Mary's first child, Richard, was born on  April 18th, 1858 in Salem, UT. He died just twenty five days later.

Thomas and Mary's second child, John Morris, was born on July 11th, 1859 in Herriman, UT.

In 1860 the family lived on their farm in Salt Lake City with eight children. The property was valued at $800.

Thomas and Mary's third child, Elizabeth Morris, was born on Jully 20th, 1861 in Herriman.

On November 21st, 1861, John Morris died when he was only sixteen months old.

Thomas and Mary's fourth child, Zachariah, was born on January 4th, 1864 in Herriman.

Thomas and Mary's fifth child, Emma Eliza, was born on January 3rd, 1866 in Herriman.

Thomas and Mary's sixth child, Edwin James, was born on March 4th, 1867 in Herriman. 

In 1870 Thomas and Mary (Farmer) lived in West Jordan, UT with four children on a farm valued at $400. Mary Jane (Parker) lived in a house next door with three children. Their son George and his wife lived in the house next to that one, and their son Almon lived in the next house with his wife and one young son.

Thomas and Mary's seventh and last child, Lyman Thomas, was born on December 28th, 1872 in Herriman.

Thomas and Mary's daughter, Emma Eliza, died on July 30th, 1875 at the age of nine.

In 1880 Thomas and Mary Jane lived on a farm in Herriman with four children. Their sons, Thomas and Almon, lived on nearby farms with their families. There is no mention of Mary (Farmer) in this census.

His grave marker lists two additional wives, Mary Densley and Lucinda Wood. I can't find records of their marriage dates, or any listings of children with them.

From "Thomas Jefferson Butterfield 1811-1890"

Thomas Butterfield was born June 17, 1811 in Farmington, Maine to Zachariah Butterfield and Martha Hiscock. He married Mary Jane Parker on February 15, 1835. He is remembered as being a rather large man, weighing about 180 pounds, dark hair and blue eyes that reflected his kind nature and sense of humor.

Thomas Butterfield joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1835. He then moved to Kirtland, Ohio, was ordained a member of the 3 rd Quorum of Seventy, and served a mission. In 1839 he had to leave Missouri because of mobs and persecution and later had to leave Nauvoo for the same reason. After many hardships he entered the Salt Lake Valley in 1849 with the Allen Taylor Company.

In 1850 Thomas Butterfield was living in West Jordan. In the spring of 1851, while searching for fresh water and a place to raise their livestock and families, he and Samuel Egbert found a small stream of water flowing from a canyon. He later returned and further explored the area, then moved his family, sheep, cows, oxen, horses and bees to the site he had chosen. With the help of his family, he plowed a ditch, erected a cabin, planted crops and cut firewood to prepare for the coming winter. In the next few years the Thomas Butterfield family was joined by others. The area became known as the Butterfield Settlement. After Henry Herriman, Thomas Butterfield was called to be the second presiding authority of the area until he left on a mission to the Salmon River area in 1855. After coming home, he married his second wife, Mary Farmer.

When the Young Men’s Improvement Association was formed in 1879, Thomas served as its first President. Thomas Butterfield was a very industrious man. As the years went by, he added to the variety and amount of crops planted until the family produced most everything they needed or cared for. His herds grew large and prosperous. He was known for his generosity, always giving to those in need or less fortunate. He was a friend to the Native Americans in the area. He gave them food and a place to camp. Thomas Jefferson Butterfield left a legacy of community, family, faith and kindness. He was the father of 12 children, 60 grandchildren, 174 great-grandchildren and 21 great great grandchildren. Many families in our community can trace their heritage to this honorable man.

Thomas died on april 2nd, 1890 in Herriman, UT at the age of seventy eight. He was buried in the Herriman Cemetery.

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Elenor "Ellen" Williams

Ellen was born on November 1st, 1789 in Berghill, Herefordshire, England to John Williams and Ann Maddox. She was the

She married Thomas James on June 6th, 1821 in Lugwardine when he was twenty nine years old and she was thirty one. They had four children together.

Their first child, Mary, was born on March 18th, 1822.

Their second child, Margaret Ann, was born on June 28th, 1826.

Their third child, Maria Eleanor, was born on March 27th, 1828.

Their fourth and last child, Thomas William, was born on February 15th, 1836.

Thomas and Ellen left England for the United States some time between 1836 and 1855. We know their daughter Margaret Ann immigrated in 1850, and it may have been at the same time, but I have no documentation for this.

Thomas died on August 4th, 1855 in Atchison, Kansas.

Ellen died on August 7th, 1857 in Salt Lake City, Utah at the age of sixty seven, and was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

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Thomas James

Thomas was born on February 5th, 1792 in Lugwardine, Herefordshire, England to William James and Mary Jancy. He was the oldest of three children, two girls and a boy.

He married Elenor "Ellen" Williams on June 6th, 1821 in Lugwardine when he was twenty nine years old and she was thirty one. They had four children together.

Their first child, Mary, was born on March 18th, 1822.

Their second child, Margaret Ann, was born on June 28th, 1826.

Their third child, Maria Eleanor, was born on March 27th, 1828.

Their fourth and last child, Thomas William, was born on February 15th, 1836.

Thomas and Ellen left England for the United States some time between 1836 and 1855. We know their daughter Margaret Ann immigrated in 1850, and it may have been at the same time, but I have no documentation for this.

Thomas died on August 4th, 1855 in Atchison, Kansas, in the United States at the age of sixty seven.

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Martha Betton

Martha was born on October 10th, 1801 in Broseley, Shropshire, England to Richard Betton and Martha Calcott. She was the oldest of three children, two girls and a boy.

She married William Crump on January 19th, 1870 when he was twenty four and she was fifteen. They had twelve children (we think) together. All of the children were born in Shropshire, England.

Their first child, Mary Ann, was born in 1819.

Their second child, Sarah, was born in 1821*.

Their third child, William, was born in 1821.

Their fourth child, Richard Betton, was born on August 17th, 1825.

Their fifth child, Susannah, was born on February 24th, 1828.

Their sixth child, Elizabeth, was born in 1828.

Their seventh child, William Charles, was born on March 25th, 1830. He was named Charles, and later, after immigrating to the United States, took the name William after his brother and father.

Their eighth child, Reynold Betton, was born in 1834.

Their ninth child, Martha, was born on October 25th, 1834.

Their tenth child, Sarah, was born in 1836.

Their eleventh child, John, was born in 1837.

Their twelfth child, Ann Betton, was born in October of 1837. She died on November 30th just a month later, on the same day as her mother.

Little Sarah died on December 4th, 1837 at about one year old, four days after her sister Ann and her mother.

The couple lived their whole lives in Pontesbury.

Martha died on November 30th, 1837 in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England at the age of thirty six, most likely from complications of childbirth.

*They later had another child whom they named Sarah, even though this one was still living. I believe this elder Sarah may belong to another family based on that and her birth date being in the same year as William

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William Crump

William was born on January 22nd, 1792 in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England to William Crump and Mary Plummer. He was the second of five children, two girls and three boys.

He married Martha Betton on January 19th, 1870 when he was twenty four and she was fifteen. They had twelve children (we think) together. All of the children were born in Shropshire, England.

Their first child, Mary Ann, was born in 1819.

Their second child, Sarah, was born in 1821*.

Their third child, William, was born in 1821.

Their fourth child, Richard Betton, was born on August 17th, 1825.

Their fifth child, Susannah, was born on February 24th, 1828.

Their sixth child, Elizabeth, was born in 1828.

Their seventh child, William Charles, was born on March 25th, 1830. He was named Charles, and later, after immigrating to the United States, took the name William after his brother and father.

Their eighth child, Reynold Betton, was born in 1834.

Their ninth child, Martha, was born on October 25th, 1834.

Their tenth child, Sarah, was born in 1836.

Their eleventh child, John, was born in 1837.

Their twelfth child, Ann Betton, was born in October of 1837. She died on November 30th just a month later.

Little Sarah died on December 4th, 1837 at about one year old, four days after her sister Ann.

The couple lived their whole lives in Pontesbury.

William died on September 29th, 1840 in Pontesbury, Shropshire, England at the age of forty eight.

*They later had another child whom they named Sarah, even though this one was still living. I believe this elder Sarah may belong to another family based on that and her birth date being in the same year as William

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Olive Comstock

Olive was born in 1808 in Williamstown, Oswego County, New York in the United States to unknown parents.

In 1829 she married Almon Newell in  Oswego County, NY when he was twenty six and she was twenty one. They had four children together.

Their first child, Elliot Alfred, was born on August 29th 1830 in Amboy, NY.

Their second child, Orris Comstock, was born on January 13th, 1834 in Amboy, NY.

Their third child, Cealey Harmon, was born in 1838 in Amboy, NY. He died as an infant somewhere between New York and Nauvoo, IL.

Their fourth and last child, Sarah Olive, was born on January 22nd, 1844 in Nauvoo, IL.

Sarah died in 1845 in Iowa, across the river from Nauvoo, IL at the age of thirty seven.

From "A History of Almon Newell" by Ernest Newell of the Newell Family Organization:

Almon Newell, son of Mahitable Griffin and Moses Newell, was born 28 June 1803 in butternuts, Oswego, New York. The settlers of that region were primarily engaged in farming, hunting and trapping. They travelled up and down Butternut Creek, but seldom went very far from the settlement because the threat of hostile Indians was a real danger at all times. The Indians were very angry because they felt the white man was encroaching upon his territory and would eventually destroy his very existence. Travel was almost impossible. The roads were narrow, rutted wagon tracks and most of the streams lacked bridges. For this reason, most of the Pioneers and early settlers used the waterways wherever possible. Sturdy rafts and barges were built and later the material was used to construct new homes when they found a place to settle. All provisions for the journey and for establishing a new home had to be carried with them.

In about 1829 Almon met and married Olive Comstock of Williamstown, Oswego, New York. They settled in nearby Amboy where two sons, Elliot Alfred and Oris Comstock were born. It was here they first heard the news of the Restored Gospel and were baptized and confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1835. We have not been able at this time to trace the route they took to Nauvoo, Illinois, so we can only guess they followed the trails which were prescribed by the Prophet going by wagon train whenever necessary, or using the river boats as often as possible. We know the journey was very hazardous and certainly uncomfortable for all of the pioneers and we can only marvel at the great fortitude and determination as well as the loyal dedication of these early saints. Upon their arrival, or somewhere along the trail (we aren’t certain), another son, Cealey was born and died. Then, in 1844, a daughter, Sarah Olive was born in Nauvoo.

They enjoyed a very short time of peace and rest before the mobs came in and drove them out of their homes. They were forced to cross the Mississippi River in the bitter cold of February, and find what shelter they could on the other side. It was during this trying time that Olive died. We have no record of the cause of her death, but many of the pioneers died of pneumonia and many others of cholera.

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Almon Newell

Almon was born on January 28th, 1803 in Butternuts, Oswego County, NY in the United States to Moses Newell and Mahitable Griffin. He was the third of nine children, six girls and three boys.

In 1829 he married Olive Comstock in  Oswego County, NY when he was twenty six and she was twenty one. They had four children together.

Their first child, Elliot Alfred, was born on August 29th 1830 in Amboy, NY.

Their second child, Orris Comstock, was born on January 13th, 1834 in Amboy, NY.

Their third child, Cealey Harmon, was born in 1838 in Amboy, NY. He died as an infant somewhere between New York and Nauvoo, IL.

Their fourth and last child, Sarah Olive, was born on January 22nd, 1844 in Nauvoo, IL.

Sarah died in 1845 in Iowa, across the river from Nauvoo, IL. Almon married a widow, Rachael Bunn Lundy Jerman (or German), when he was forty five and she was forty. She had two young sons from her previous marriage, Daniel and James G.

Their son, Geraldus, was born on January 1st, 1849 in Provo, UT.

Rachel died in 1868 in Mona, UT.

Almon died on May 29th, 1878 in Mammouth, UT at the age of seventy four while trying to rescue his son Geraldus during a mining accident. He was buried in the Mona City Cemetery.

From a history of Sarah Newell:

Sarah Olive Newell was born in 1844 at Nauvoo, Illinois. Her mother died when she was eighteen months old; the father then married a widow German, who had two sons. The family left Nauvoo in 1846, then left Iowa in 1852 for Utah. They were in a company of 75 wagons, including the Cutler family, who also settled in West Jordan (Midvale). They reached the valley October 5, 1852 and camped on the grounds where the City and County building stands.

A History of Almon Newell by Ernest Newell of the Newell Family Organization:

Almon Newell, son of Mahitable Griffin and Moses Newell, was born 28 June 1803 in butternuts, Oswego, New York. The settlers of that region were primarily engaged in farming, hunting and trapping. They travelled up and down Butternut Creek, but seldom went very far from the settlement because the threat of hostile Indians was a real danger at all times. The Indians were very angry because they felt the white man was encroaching upon his territory and would eventually destroy his very existence. Travel was almost impossible. The roads were narrow, rutted wagon tracks and most of the streams lacked bridges. For this reason, most of the Pioneers and early settlers used the waterways wherever possible. Sturdy rafts and barges were built and later the material was used to construct new homes when they found a place to settle. All provisions for the journey and for establishing a new home had to be carried with them.

In about 1829 Almon met and married Olive Comstock of Williamstown, Oswego, New York. They settled in nearby Amboy where two sons, Elliot Alfred and Oris Comstock were born. It was here they first heard the news of the Restored Gospel and were baptized and confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1835. We have not been able at this time to trace the route they took to Nauvoo, Illinois, so we can only guess they followed the trails which were prescribed by the Prophet going by wagon train whenever necessary, or using the river boats as often as possible. We know the journey was very hazardous and certainly uncomfortable for all of the pioneers and we can only marvel at the great fortitude and determination as well as the loyal dedication of these early saints. Upon their arrival, or somewhere along the trail (we aren’t certain), another son, Cealey was born and died. Then, in 1844, a daughter, Sarah Olive was born in Nauvoo.

They enjoyed a very short time of peace and rest before the mobs came in and drove them out of their homes. They were forced to cross the Mississippi River in the bitter cold of February, and find what shelter they could on the other side. It was during this trying time that Olive died. We have no record of the cause of her death, but many of the pioneers died of pneumonia and many others of cholera. Almon was now left homeless and alone to care for three children. He, along with many of the saints, found temporary refuge in Iowa. It was here that he met a young widow, Rachel Bunn Lundy (Jerman). We have no details as to the cause of her husband’s death, but we know that a large number of the men were killed by the mobs. Rachel was left with two small sons, so it seemed a very wise decision for her to marry Almon.

The family spent some time together in Iowa before heading west. Here the eldest son, Elliot Alfred, married Maria Louisa Roberts, and they stayed in Kanesville until after the birth of their first child. We have not been able to determine exactly when both families came to Utah, but the Provo Second Ward Record of 1852 lists both of the families as members of that ward. Almon Newell, wife Rachel, children Orris and Sarah Newell and Daniel and James Alonzo Jerman, and baby Geraldus Newell. Almon spent only a short time in Provo before moving his family to Mona, Juab, Utah. Here he established a permanent home for his family.

Pioneering was difficult in any area and we can assume that Mona was no exception. He probably built a typical log cabin for their first dwelling. This could be constructed quickly, using material that was available in the area. The thick log walls and sod roof were nice and warm in winter and were a special blessing in the summer as insulation against the hot desert sun and wind. For a few years, the family prospered and enjoyed life. Geraldus grew to manhood and married Sarah Shawcroft. His posterity, for the most part, remained in the Juab county area. Sarah married David Drown, and moved to Sandy, Salt Lake County. And Oris married Mary Eveline Johnson. Four of their children were born in Mona. They moved to Moab, and their posterity is still to be found there and in the surrounding area. The eldest son, Elliott, remained in Provo where most of his descendants are to this day. During the winter months when there was not much work to do on the farm, the men went to work in the mines at Eureka, Tintic, Mammoth and Divident. It was while working in the mine at Mammoth that Almon and his son Geraldus were killed in a tragic accident. It seems that Geraldus got caught in the mine cage. His father tried to pry the cage open to free his son, but he was impaled on the shovel handle, and both of them died 29 May, 1879. They were buried together in the Mona City Cemetery.

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Sarah Ransom Tarbell

Sarah was born on April 15th, 1816, probably in New York, to unknown parents.

She married Charles Madison Drown in 1836 in Oswego, NewYork. They had three children together.

Their first child, David Tarbell, was born on December 9th, 1837 in Oswego, NY.

Their second child, Carlos Edward, was born on June 28th, 1839 in Oswego, NY.*

Their third child, James A., was born on September 27th, 1839 in Oswego, NY.

Sarah died in January of 1846 in Oswego, NY when she was twenty nine years old.

*There is no other mention of Carlos Edward anywhere in Charles' histories or census records. His birth date suggests he was not their child.

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Charles Madison Drown

Charles was born on October 28th, 1815 in Wayne, New York, in the United States to Solomon Drown and Elizabeth Hatch. He was the third of six children, two girls and four boys.

He married Sarah Ransom Tarbell in 1836 in Oswego, NewYork when he was twenty one and she was twenty. They had three children together.

Their first child, David Tarbell, was born on December 9th, 1837 in Oswego, NY.

Their second child, Carlos Edward, was born on June 28th, 1839 in Oswego, NY.*

Their third child, James A., was born on September 27th, 1839 in Oswego, NY.


Sarah died in January of 1846 in Oswego, NY when she was twenty nine years old.

Charles married Hannah Mercy Currier on September 13th, 1846 in Fort Madison, Iowa when he was thirty and she was thirty nine. She had a son, Rodney, and a daughter, Mary Ann, from a previous marriage.

Their daughter, Elizabeth, was born in 1849 in "Indian territory", most likely Iowa.

Charles, Hannah and their children possibly went overland to Salt Lake City most likely in the Ezra Taft Benson Company in 1849.

Their record of coming to Utah seems generally unkept. Charles Drown is listed as crossing the plains in 1849 with Ezra T. Benson's Co. (5th Co.) Drown was 34 years old, & was listed with James Drown & David Tarbell, 12 years old in company B. David Tarbell, states they, hilmself, his father, stepmother, & half-sister migrated in 1848 to Salt Lake & were in Salt Lake for 2 years. In the gold exvitment of 1851, they went to Sacsremento, California until 1858 & then to West Jordon. In 1850, Charles Drown with Hannah Mercy, Susan, Mary Ann & Elizabeth are listed & the record shows Elizabeth to have been born in Indian Territory.

In 1850 Charles and Hannah lived in Salt Lake City with Mary Ann and Elizabeth.

From 1851 to 1858 the family lived in Sacramento, CA where Charles mined for gold.

They returned to Salt Lake City in 1858.

Charles died on August 28th, 1859 in Salt Lake City, Utah after being shot by "Wild" Bill Hickman.
He was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery.

Per various family histories, LDS records and court records:

Charles Drown, had a most colorful history, first noted when he was released from jail by Joseph Smith, because of illness. On 24 of June 1847, he left Winter Quarters in an expedition against the Indians. Again at Winter Quarters, 18 July 1847, Charles Drown was tried by a church court for stealing, but honorably acquitted. Hosea Stout, who reported this court stated the "This is Charles M. Drown who----remained behind the general migration from Nauvoo & during the summer of 1846, was caught & cruelly mistreated by the mob as he attempted to harvest his crops." Their record of coming to Utah seems generally unkempt. Charles Drown is listed as crossing the plains in 1849 with Ezra T. Benson's Co. (5th Co.) Drown was 34 years old, & was listed with James Drown & David Tarbell, 12 years old in company B. David Tarbell, states they, himself, his father, stepmother, & half-sister migrated in 1848 to Salt Lake & were in Salt Lake for 2 years. In the gold excitement of 1851, they went to Sacramento, California until 1858 & then to West Jordon. In 1850, Charles Drown with Hannah Mercy, Susan, Mary Ann & Elizabeth are listed & the record shows Elizabeth to have been born in Indian Territory. 07 January 1851, Ordinance by the General Assembly; Be it ordained by the General Assembly of the state of Deseret, that the exclusive right to control the water in Little Cottonwood Canyon, is hereby, granted to Benjamin Clapp & Charles Drown, for Mill purposes. Said Clapp & Drown are required to make & keep in good repair a road into said canyon, to the acceptance of the State Commissioner of roads---(they) may charge not to exceed twenty-five cents per load, for wood & poles that may be taken from the canyon---are required to keep an accurate account of all receipts have cancelled the expenditures on the road, it shall be free to the public...They may have exclusive control of the timber, to supply a saw mill that they may erect on said creek... (no) prevention of the waters of said creek to be used for irrigation...These rights (timber & water) were revoked by the legislature in 1853. Charles Drown, drinks, fought with Rodney DeGrass (his stepson, Hannah Mercy's son) but fills a mission for the LDS Church in California. In 1852, Charles M. Drown, owned 160 acres in Pleasant Valley. Charles was an Innkeeper with a liquor license, this was still 1852, with him, were David Drown, 14 years old, born in Iowa, Hannah Mercy Currier Swasey Drown, 48 years old, born in Vermont, Mary Ann Swasey Drown, 13 years old, born in Iowa, Elizabeth Drown, 3 years old, born in Iowa, Rodney DeGrass Swasey, 21 years old, born in Vermont & Loretta Scoville Swasey 18 years old, born in Illinois & Charles Swasey one year old, born in California. (Rodney & Loretta S. Son)

Chapter from the Current History of a Territory of the United States—Utter Defeat of Legal Courts and Criminal Tribunals.SALT LAKE CITY Thursday, Sept. 1, 1859.

The United States District Court for the Third Judicial District, the Hon. CHAS E. SINCLAIR presiding, met in this city on Monday' the 25th day of July last, in the office of the Secretary of State for the Territory.

Wednesday, the 10th of Aug, the civil docket called, the first case brought up for trial had lain over from the last Term against BILL HICKMAN, the notorious Danite leader, on a note of hand for some $480, drawn about five years ago, and remaining unpaid. The plaintiff, whose name was CHARLES M. DROWN, has lived during the greater portion of that time in California, and had not had the opportunity until now of enforcing the payment of the note. This suit at the time created no special interest beyond the fact of the temerity displayed by the plaintiff in daring to sue BILL HICKMAN.

By consent of parties, the right to a jury was waived, and the case submitted to the Judge. Upon hearing the evidence in the case and the argument of counsel on both sides, the Judge unhesitatingly rendered judgment against HICKMAN, and in favor of DROWN.

Subsequent events, which I shall presently refer to, rendered this an important case. After the judgment in this case was rendered, an effort was made by HICKMAN'S counsel to obtain a new trial, which was overruled by the Court

Immediately after Court adjourned on Friday the Marshal was directed by Mr. DROWN'S counsel to stay the execution issued  against BILL HICKMAN one week, as HICKMAN had informed him he intended to settle the matter so that it would not be necessary to serve the execution.

On Saturday, Jul 20th (1859), DROWN, who lives some 16 miles south of this city, came to town on business, accompanied by JOSIAH ARNOLD, his neighbor, and the principal witness in his suit against HICKMAN. That afternoon HICKMAN was riding about town, accompanied by some eight or nine of his gang of Danites, and several persons then remarked that there was mischief brewing. At about 10 o'clock that night the city was startled by the rapid firing of pistol shots on Main-street. Some thirty shots were fired within two minutes. Upon inquiry, we learned that at that time HICKMAN and his gang rode up to the house of Mr. EDDY, on Main-street, in the most thickly settled part of the city, where DROWN and ARNOLD were stopping for the night, and called for DROWN to come out. DROWN refused to do so; whereupon the party broke down both the front and back doors of the house and commenced firing in upon DROWN and ARNOLD, shooting the former fatally through the abdomen, so that he died early the next morning, and the latter through the fleshy part of the thigh. ARNOLD, in the en-counter, retained his self-possession sufficiently to fire his revolver at the assailants five times, and one of them was heard to exclaim, " I am shot!"

After committing this bold and dreadful murder, the party mounted their horses and rode around town unmolested.  At about 3 o'clock that same night, Mr. SPENCER and his family, living one block from the house in which DROWN was murdered, were woke up by an unusual noise in front of the house. Looking out of the window, they saw two men clenched in a struggle. Presently one of them fell, groaning as if dying, and the other one ran off. The wounded man, with a desperate effort, got up and staggered across the pavement into the street, where he again fell, and, as Mr. SPENCER is positive, died. Mr. Spencer was afraid to go out and assist the wounded man, or to see who it was, but determined to watch the body until morning. Just before daybreak, however, three men came and carried off the body.

In the morning the Marshal, being apprised of the fact, visited the place and found a large pool of blood, and a hat lying near the spot. It is a matter of conjecture who this man was; whether it was some new victim who was killed with a knife, or whether it was one of the assailing party who was fatally wounded by a shot from ARNOLD'S pistol, and was endeavoring to get off undiscovered.  Thus during the past short session of the Court three men have become victims to their efforts to obtain justice before it. By the murder of one of these a suit brought against the Church leaders was most easily disposed of. By the murder of another and the wounding of his companion, a timely lesson was given to the people of the Territory, that it was death to dare to make use of a United States Court in obtaining redress for the wrongs committed upon them by the " destroying angels " of the Church.

Deseret News Article, August 31, 1859, No. 26, Vol 1X, Page 1

 Another Horrid Murder - It seems that crime in this city is on the increase, and that there is no end as yet to the shedding of blood.

After the murder of pile on 11th last there was no fatal assault made upon anyone within the limits of the corporation, so far as our knowledge extends, till Saturday evening last, when between the hours of nine and ten, a company of five or six went to the house of Mr. Eddy, in the rear of Martin's meat market, East Temple street, where Mr. Charles M. Drown, and Josiah Arnold, with their wives, who reside some twelve miles south of the City, had put up to spend the night and coming Sabbath, and called for Mr. Drown to come out doors. Suspecting, as we are informed, that all might be right, from some threats that had been previously made, Drown did not choose to obey the call. An assault was then made upon the house by the crowd, some fifteen or twenty shots fired into the front room through the door and the window, one of the balls passing through the body of Drown inflicting a mortal wound of which he died the next day. Mr. Arnold was also shot through one thigh, but fortunately it is only a flesh wound. (Josiah died September 2, 1859 of gangrene as a result of this wound). There were several other persons in the adjacent room at the time including Mrs. Drown, Mrs. Arnold and Mrs. Eddy, who escaped unhurt. Arnold having a pistol upon his person, fired into the crowd. When one of them exclaimed "let us go, I am shot," whereupon they immediately fled without detection, the whole having been done in a few seconds. So far as we have been informed, no arrest have as yet been made, but we understand that Drown was visited by Judge Sinclair, immediately after the fatal affray, and that an affidavit was made by the dying man in which certain facts are alleged that will in all probability lead to the detection, and arrest of those who thus committed one of the most outrageous and diabolical acts of which man can be guilty, and so far as we have heard, without any provocation whatever.

There is a strong possibility that one of the party died of the wound received by the firing of Arnold's pistol in a short time after the occurrence, but nothing very definite is known of the matter. The citizens had nearly all retired to rest, and the night was so dark that it would have been hardly possible to have recognized a person passing through the streets, and no more favorable opportunity could have been had for committing a deed of the kind, and getting away undetected, than was taken by those who in violation of law, both human and divine, must have coolly resolved on taking the life of a fellow human being, and then consummated the hellish deed as related.

We hope that the affair will be thoroughly investigated, and the offenders brought to condign punishment. if those who assume to exercise exclusive jurisdiction in such matters, would do their duty faithfully, such occurrences would soon cease to disgrace this once peaceful and happy territory.

*There is no other mention of Carlos Edward anywhere in Charles' histories or census records. His birth date suggests he was not their child.

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Karin Person

Karin was born in 1813 in Kiola, Sweden to unknown parents.

She married Ole Nilsen and had at least one child, Karen, who was born on October 27th, 1835 in Kioloa, Tungelsta, Sweden.

I have no other information for her.

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Ole Nilsen

Ole was born in 1809 in Kioloa, Sweden to unknown parents.

He married Karin Person and had at least one child, Karen, who was born on October 27th, 1835 in Kioloa, Tungelsta, Sweden.

I have no other information for him.

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Cathrina Pearson

Cathrina was born on February 22nd, 1796 in Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden to Daniel Persson and Böret Olsdotter.

She married Erik Eriksen on December 26th, 1819 in Varmland when he was twenty one and she was twenty three years old. They had seven children together.

Their first child, Stina, was born on June 8th, 1820 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their second child, Maria, was born on August 5th, 1822 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their third child, Anders, was born on November 15th, 1824 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their fourth child, Catharina, was born on April 7th, 1828 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their fifth child, Per, was born on February 15th, 1830 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Erik died in 1830* in Forskog, Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden. 

Their sixth child, Gustav, was born on April 15th, 1833 in Forskog, Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden.

Their seventh and last child, Ole, was born on January 30th, 1836 in Forskog, Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden.

Cathrina died in January 1871, most likely in Sweden, when she was seventy four years old.

I have no other information for him.

*This date is clearly an error.  The last names of their last two children were "Eriksen" which means Erik's sons.

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Erik Eriksen

Erik was born on July 27th, 1798 in Korsbyn, Varmland, Sweden to unknown parents.

He married Cathrina Pearson on December 26th, 1819 in Varmland when he was twenty one and she was twenty three years old. They had seven children together.

Their first child, Stina, was born on June 8th, 1820 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their second child, Maria, was born on August 5th, 1822 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their third child, Anders, was born on November 15th, 1824 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their fourth child, Catharina, was born on April 7th, 1828 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Their fifth child, Per, was born on February 15th, 1830 in Sellbodul, Vermland, Sweden.

Erik died in 1830* in Forskog, Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden.

Their sixth child, Gustav, was born on April 15th, 1833 in Forskog, Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden.

Their seventh and last child, Ole, was born on January 30th, 1836 in Forskog, Silbodal, Varmland, Sweden.

I have no other information for him.

*This date is clearly an error.  The last names of their last two children were "Eriksen" which means Erik's sons.

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