tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30325319524295360162024-03-04T22:02:04.852-07:00William Robb and Helen Bell............Perthshire, ScotlandGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-9954191477107529862017-04-27T12:46:00.000-06:002017-04-27T12:46:24.613-06:00Robb Family Reunion August 5, 2017<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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A Robb Family Reunion is planned for August 5, 2017 to be held in the Old Rock Church in Parowan, Utah. Instructions are to bring your own lunch. We will eat in the basement, then go upstairs and tour the Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum. Please share with family members.<br />
I hope to see you there.<br />
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<br />Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-57423503556299665662013-12-16T01:32:00.003-07:002013-12-16T02:46:38.010-07:00George Drummond and Susannah Jenkins<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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The story as their grandson, Samuel Robb told it to his granddaughter, Mabel Robb:
George Drummond was the son of an English gentleman, and Susannah Jenkins was the beautiful daughter of country folk, from the poor labor class. One day as George was out riding (hunting) along the countryside with a party of his friends they became thirsty. Arriving at a cottage with a well nearby they stopped to ask for a drink of water from the well. When Susannah gave each man a dipper full of that clear, cool water to drink, George discovered how beautiful she was. He returned to Susannah's home many times and “wooed and won her for his bride”. <br />
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They made their home near Susannah's folks and there their first daughter was born on 13 November 1837, after they had been married about two years. They called her “Little Susannah”. They were very happy together. George had a private income from his family (“or some other source”, said Grandpa) which he received each month by going to the city to collect it in person. All seemed well. They were expecting their second child when George made his usual trip to the city for funds and did not return. Family members and friends tried to find out what had become of him with no success.
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After Sarah Ann, their second daughter was born, 14 September 1838, Susannah didn't not recover her strength. Auntie Hawkins told Grandpa that she “just grieved herself to death.” Again the family tried to find George Drummond with no better luck than at first. Relatives took the two little girls to raise. When Auntie and Uncle Hawkins (Eliza Wakefield and William Hawkins) emigrated to Australia, they took the two girls with them.
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Years later in an English newspaper, there was an advertisement asking for information of the girls, Sarah and Susannah Drummond, daughters of George and Susannah Drummond. They were to inherit from some relative who had died in England. William Robb (Susannah's husband) would not let the family answer. He said, “No Drummond would help the girls when they were young and needed help, now be dommed to them, no one needs nor wants their money.”
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We find in the 1851 census of Hatherop, Gloucestershire, England (film #087,368) on page 751, Sarah Hawkins, widow, 55, and her sons, Henry age 25 and John age 23, grooms, Susannah Drummond age 13 yrs and Sarah Drummond age 12. On page 748 of the same record we find, living at Hatherop Mill, William Hawkins, Head of house, married, age 31, a farm laborer and Eliza Hawkins, his wife, age 24, a dressmaker. <br />
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1827-1898 Beaver Utah Cemetery</td></tr>
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George Drummond & Susannah Jenkins
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The story as it is unfolding:
George Drummond was the son of an English gentleman, a man of high social standing and wealth. Susannah Jenkins was the pretty daughter of country folk, from the poor labor class. One day as George was out riding or hunting along the countryside with a party of his friends, they became thirsty. They saw a cottage with a well nearby and stopped to ask for a drink of water. The cottage belonged to the Jenkins family, and their daughter Susannah, or Hannah as she was called, gave each man a dipper full of water to drink. George immediately took notice of Hannah's beauty. The hunting party moved on, but George's mind stayed with Hannah. He later returned to the Jenkins home and began courting Hannah, eventually winning her for his bride. They were married about 1835 in __________. George's family was against the marriage however, because of the difference in social class, and so the couple settled near Hannah's parents. <br />
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The first years of their married life were mostly happy ones, although Hannah was snubbed by George's family and friends because of her low birth status. She was never allowed to attend the rich society socials, despite her marriage to a Drummond. As the son of a gentleman, George had a private income which he acquired each month by traveling into the city, and so they didn't suffer materially. He also ran a Public House, where food and drink were likely served.
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Their first daughter was born around two years later, on 13 November 1837, in Lansdown, Bath, Somerset. They named her Susannah, after her mother. All seemed well, and they were expecting their second child, when one month George made his usual trip to the city for his funds and never returned. Hannah's family and friends tried to find out what had become of him with no success. <br />
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As the birth of her second child neared, Hannah went to live in the nearby town of Bibury, in Gloucester County. Here she gave birth to her second daughter on 14 November 1839. She named her Sarah Ann. Hannah became consumed with grief over the disappearance of her husband, and lost her will to live. Again her family tried to find out what had happened to George, with no better luck than at first. <br />
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This is where the story gets confusing. Susannah and Sarah were told that their mother died of grief soon after Sarah's birth, and their father was never seen again. They were raised by their Aunt Sarah Hawkins, Hannah's sister, in Hatherop, Gloucester. However we now know that wasn't exactly the case. The 1841 census finds Hannah still living a few miles away in a wealthy home in Bath, without her children. Her daughters would have been 3 and 4 years old. We find a death certificate for Hannah two years later. She passed away in the town of Stowmarket, Suffolk County, all the way on the other side of the country. Her husband, George, was present, and was the one who reported her death. He claims she died on 14 September, 1843, of Hydrothorax, which is fluid around the lungs. She was 32 years old.
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What happened to George? Where had he been, and why did he return for Hannah but not his daughters? Susannah and Sarah continued to be raised by their Aunt until their teens, when they immigrated to Australia with their older cousins, William and Eliza Hawkins, who acted as parents to them for the remainder of their lives. In each official record George gives a little different occupational title. In Susannah's birth record he's called a Publican – someone who runs a Public House, or Pub. In her Baptismal record he's called a Victualler, which is a food shop keeper or seller. When Hannah filled out Sarah's birth certificate she states George's occupation as Gentleman, with Service written in below. A Gentleman was a man of high birth who didn't need to work. Could Service mean that he was in the army? On Hannah's death certificate George states his occupation as a Pensioner. This title had several different meanings. It could be he was a member of a formerly ruling family who is paid compensation money by the government after giving up ancestral claim to a native throne. That could be where his monthly income had come from, instead of an inheritance from his father. The word was also used for a retired soldier. Did George join the army, and that's where he disappeared to before Sarah was born? Did she wait in Bath for him, knowing that he would come for her when his service was completed?
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And what happened to George after Hannah's death? He was still quite young, and was probably remarried. Some family members think that the Hawkins' took the Drummond girls to Australia out of fear that the Drummond family would try to take them one day. Was George looking for them, or content to let his late wife's family finish raising them? I don't know if we'll ever find the answers to these questions.
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Publisher's Note: <br />
Richard Rillstone, Sarah Ann's husband died 1869 in Albion, NSW, Australia and<br />
Sarah Ann died in 1917 in Waverley, NSW, Australia
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Mabel Robb Robinson, as told to her by her grandfather, Samuel Robb, the son of
Susannah Drummond Robb.
film# 087,368 – 1851 England census,
film #1517606 item #15-16 – 1837 Baptism record
Certified copies of original records: birth of Susannah Drummond, birth of Sarah Drummond, death of Susannah Jenkins Drummond<br />
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ALEXANDER ROBB (History on file with Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Reproduced with editing of spelling/typing errors only)<br />
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Born: January 21, 1853<br />
Where: Sidney Australia<br />
Parents: William Robb - Ellen Bell<br />
Arrived in Utah 1857 - Pioneer to Paragonah<br />
Died: January 15, 1926<br />
Paragonah, Iron County, Utah<br />
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History facts - Alice Robb Robinson - 1949<br />
Sent in by Nora Lund - 1959<br />
Betsy Topham Camp - D.U.P.<br />
Paragonah, Iron County, Utah<br />
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<div align="center">History of Alexander Robb</div><div align="center">Facts supplied by a daughter - Alice R. Robinson</div><div align="center">Arranged by Nora Lund</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alexander Robb was born Jan. 21, 1853 at Sidney Australia, son of William Robb and Ellen Bell Robb. they were both natives of Scotland and had come to Australia to make their home about 1839 or 40.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">They went into the mercantile business and were very successful in this venture. They were also of a religious turn of mind, and when humble missionaries from Utah preached the gospel of Mormonism to them they believed and were baptized. From then on they were very active in the Church.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">A large group of Saints in Sidney were desirous of coming to "Zion", so when Alex was 4 years old his family had disposed of their property and were ready to set sail for Utah. A family history is told that William and Ellen brought either one or two trunks of gold pieces with them to Utah, and that Ellen wore a wide belt around her waist that had a complete inner-lining of gold pieces.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">On June 27, 1857, the shop "Lucas" on which little Alex and his family were aboard, set sail from Sidney with Captain J.C. Daggett in command, bound for America and Utah. William M. Wall was President of the Mormon group. The voyage was quite perilous at times, but Alex, at his tender age wouldn't sense the danger and inconveniences that his parents and older members of the family did.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">On Oct. 12, 1857, the 'Lucas' anchored in San Pedro Bay, California. The trip over land to Utah is given more detail in other family sketches. After landing, Alex's people, with the rest, made their way over the Southern route, intending to join the main body of the Church in Utah. They stayed awhile in Cedar City, when they finally reached there, and then came on to the new town of Paragonah, 25 miles north where people were being invited to settle.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex's childhood was much the same as other pioneer youths' of this locality. His duties were to herd cows, and do other farm chores, of course they had to be ever on the alert for Indians who were bad in those days.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex's education was limited. In his later life he did lots of reading from news papers and other things, but he was never known to do much writings. However, was well educated in the 'school of experience'.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">When he was old enough to find him a wife, he and his brother Tom courted the ladies of their choice in Parowan. Alex keeping company with Ellen Benson and Thomas Alice Tattersal, a cousin whose mother was a Benson. Eventually both girls were brought to Paragonah as wives of these Robb boys.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex and Ellen were married July 9, 1877 in Paragonah ? (or perhaps Parowan) and later sealed in the St. George Temple May 25, 1925. Alice standing proxy for her Mother. they lived awhile at his father's home then he bought the lot now owned by a grandson, Revere Robinson, from Samuel P. Horsley. On this lot was a little log house which the couple lived in first. One or two of their older children were born there. As soon as possible the large spacious adobe house was built and the rest of their children, numbering, altogether, 5-one boy and 4 girls, were born.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex turned his hand at many things as a means of making a livelihood for his family. He secured farming land here in the Valley where he raised hay, grain and different things. He had livestock of different kinds. With the other men of this locality, he freighted to the mining camps at Delemar, and Pioche in Nevada, and Silver Reef in Utah. By this method they could receive cash for the surplus grain, butter, cheese, eggs and the like, that they produced.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex was ever on the look out to better his condition, so he and his brother Tom saw the possibilities of a fine cattle ranch up in Horse Valley, some 18 miles south east of Paragonah. so they used their Homestead right to secure this land. Later Alex lost his because he let it be known that he hadn't lived on it the required time. Bro. Mayhew Dalley, the assessor, of Cedar City told him there was such a thing as being too honest, and telling more than he need to have done. However, that could be mentioned in this sketch as one of Alex's strong points of character. All his life he was scrupulously honest in his dealings with his fellow men.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">After losing his homestead right he bought land from the State and ranched Horse Valley many years. They carried on a dairy business in the summer. Alex loved cattle and it was a source of joy and satisfaction to see his fine cattle feeding on the lush meadow grass in the valley and roaming over the near-by hills. However, he had no patience with sheep, often they were a menace to his ranch lands, grubbing the grass too close, etc. He was rather disgusted when 3 of his daughters married sheep men.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex Robb will always be remembered for the fine systematic way in which he kept his corrals and out-buildings. Every pole of his fence was in line and kept well repaired. The locks on his granary and gates were intact. He was very particular with his tools and machinery, he was a great hand to have a place for everything and everything in its place. His animals were well fed and sheltered. He took special pride in driving a well groomed team of horses.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">He was very ambitious, he never had time or cared to loaf. Even in his declining years when he wasn't able to do active work, he always kept busy puttering at some small chore that needed doing. He loved to dance and enjoyed that entertainment along with theaters.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">One little incident which was rather humorous might be related here. His false teeth didn't fit very good and was a source of annoyance to him. He would unconsciously take them out of his mouth and forget where he put them. One day he was shocking grain in the field, and his mouth hurt him so he took his teeth out and laid them on the top of a shock of grain and went on about his work. When the job was completed and he was ready to leave for home he remembered his teeth. You can imagine what a sad time he had trying to find his teeth when every shock of grain looked the same. Fortunately a friend came along with some kids who aided in the search and the lost was found.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Alex was cared for by his daughters for the 4 years that he lived after the death of his wife, Feb. 20, 1922. The immediate cause of his death was Cancer which occurred Jan. 15, 1926.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">William Edwards</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Birth: Jul. 12, 1844<br />
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Merthyr Tydfil, Wales <br />
Death: Nov. 2, 1927<br />
Paragonah, Iron County, Utah, USA <br />
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William was the son of Sarah Morgan and David Edwards. He was the husband of Ann Elizabeth Robb Edwards. They were parents to nine children: William Robert Monroe, Sarah Ellen, Ann Caroline, David James, John Edward, Thomas Alexander, Morgan Bell, Horace Norman, and Norah Gladys.<br />
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Parowan Times<br />
11/16/1927<br />
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WM. EDWARDS BURIED AT PARAGONAH<br />
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Special to the Times<br />
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Funeral services were held Sunday, November 6th, 1927 at Paragonah for William Edwards, who passed away on Friday before at the age of 83 years. There was a large attendence and an impressive meeting was held.<br />
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Born at Myrthirtydville, Glenmorganshire, Wales, Brother Edwards was among the first settlers to come to Paragonah, making his home there from the time he came to this country. He has always taken an active part in both Church and civic affairs, being a member of the first board of trustees after having helped to promote the incorporation of the town of Paragonah.<br />
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He took charge, as chorrister, of the Paragonah Ward Choir for about 35 years; was a good citizen and helped in every way possible for the progression and advancement of his community. He was an Indian War veteran. During the early settlement of Paragonah, a lot of his time was given for the defense of the settlers against Indian depredations.<br />
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Surviving him are his aged wife, Ann Edwards, six sons, William, David, John, Thomas, Morgan, and Horace, and one daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Barton all of Paragonah. There are 24 grand children and six great grand children.<br />
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Speakers at the funeral were: Wm. P. Barton, Daniel Stones, Samuel Robb, Thomas Robinson, David Matheson (of Parowan), and Thomas W. Jones. Ethel Robb read his life's history; Ralph O. Jensen and Mary Orton of the Parowan Schools sang a duet, and Ray Stones played a violin solo.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">William Edward Brand TE as recorded in "Marks and Brands"</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Death Certificate for William Edwards</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Monument for Ann Elizabeth Robb and William Edwards<br />
Paragonah Cemetery, Paragonah, Utah<br />
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</tbody></table><span style="font-size: large;">Sarah Ann Morgan Edwards</span><br />
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William Edwards mother, Sarah Ann Morgan Edwards. I saw her gravesite while visiting the Paragonah Cemetery, and it always held my interest partially because of the enclosure, but I did not realize there was a family connection until recently. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Burial Site of Sarah Ann Morgan Edwards<br />
Paragonah Cemetery, Paragonah, Utah. </td></tr>
</tbody></table> Birth: Jan. 14, 1819, Wales <br />
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Death: Nov. 7, 1901<br />
Paragonah, Iron County, Utah, USA <br />
Sarah Ann Morgan Edwards<br />
1863 Glamorganshire, Wales<br />
Husband: David Morgan<br />
died 18 September 1863<br />
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May 1864 128th Sailing General B McClellan<br />
Original pioneer, crossed the plains 1864<br />
Traveled with young children from Wales to Utah Territory.<br />
She did not stop at Brady's Bend, Pennsylvania to visit her parents who had immigrated the the Pennsylvania coal fields before 1856.<br />
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Arrived Salt Lake City 4 October 1864<br />
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1870 Census Paragonah, Iron, Utah Terr.<br />
Sarah Edward 51, housework <br />
Edward Edwards 28, farming<br />
David Edwards 12 <br />
Sarah A Edwards 10 <br />
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1880 Census Paragonah, Iron, Utah<br />
Sarah Edwards 61 <br />
Edward Edwards 38, laborer <br />
David Edwards 22, laborer <br />
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--Also living with family<br />
Sarah Ann Robb 20<br />
Ellen J Robb 3<br />
Sarah Ann Robb, 8 months born Oct.<br />
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1900 Census Paragonah, Iron, Utah<br />
Elizabeth Hanks 50, 8 children, 5 living <br />
William D Hanks 26, day labor <br />
Heber T Hanks 23, school teacher <br />
John S Hanks 19 <br />
Sarah Edwards 81, 8 children, 5 living <br />
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Notes about Sarah Ann Morgan:<br />
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Sarah Ann was a strength and an inspiration to her to all her posterity for her bravery and courage as a young widow to bring her young family of two daughters and three sons across the vast waters and the wide American continent because of her belief in God.<br />
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At about the age of 75, Sarah went completely blind. She was given a blessing that containing a promise that she would see again. At about the age of 82 she regained enough of her eye sight to again see her daughter remarking how white her hair had turned.<br />
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Paragonah Cemetery, Paragonah Utah</td></tr>
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Sources:<br />
Ancestry.com<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ann Elizabeth Robb Edwards</td></tr>
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Birth: Jun. 27, 1846<br />
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia <br />
Death: Jun. 16, 1928<br />
Paragonah, Iron County, Utah, USA <br />
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Ann Elizabeth was the daughter of Helen Bell and William Robb. She was the wife of William Edwards. Together they had nine children: William Robert Monroe, Sarah Ellen, Ann Caroline, David James, John Edward, Thomas Alexander, Morgan Bell, Horace Norman, and Nora Gladys.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pioneer Lady of 1857 Passes Away At Paragonah</span><br />
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Mrs. Ann Robb Edwards of Paragonah, pioneer of 1857 to this city and one of the first white people to make her home in Paragonah, passed away at the family residence the first of last week and was buried on the 20th. Had she lived until today she would have been eighty two years old. She was born June 27th, 1846 at Sidney, Australia, from which place she emigrated at the age of eleven years with her parents after having become a member of the Latter Day Saints church. They were about four months in an old time sailing vessel crossing the ocean from Sidney to San Pedro, California, and though she was very young at the time she retained until her death a very vivid recollection of that voyage.<br />
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Arriving in San Pedro her father bought teams and wagons and the fmily made the trip to Utah, arriving her about December, 1857. Because of the menace of the savages at the time they made their home in the old fort where they lived for two or three years, being the first family to move out of the fort into a home of thier own. They experienced all the hardships incident to pioneer life in this locality. Her life was one of service to her family and to the community in which she lived, and at the time of her death was a faithful Latter Day Saint.<br />
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Her husband Wm. Edwards, proceeded her from this life by less than a year. She is survived by six sons, Wm. R., David J., John E., Thomas, Morgan and Horace, and one daughter, Mrs. Sarah E. Barton, all of Paragonah, together with twenty-four grandchildren, six great grandchildren, two brothers, Thomas Robb and George Robb, the latter of Price, Utah. All her children except Horace were at the funeral. He was in Montana and could not be reached in time to get here.<br />
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Speakers at the funeral were Simon A. Matheson of Parowan, Richard Robinson, Jr. of Los Angeles, Wm. P. Barton and Bishop Thomas W. Jones of Paragonah. Mrs. Richard N. Lund read a history of her life and musical numbers included a solo by L.J. Adams of Parowan, and songs by Unice Edwards Anderson and her little daughters of Los Angeles. (Mrs. Anderson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Edwards, former residents of Paragonah where she lived until she was three years old).<br />
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At the cemetery Mrs. Anderson and Amasa Stones, accompanied by the choir, sang "Lead Me Gentley Home". the grave was dedicated by Elder Amenzo Topham.<br />
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Parowan Times<br />
6/27/1928<br />
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Paragonah Cemetery, Paragonah, Utah</td></tr>
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Ancestry.com<br />
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</tbody></table> Henry Holyoak was born March 5, 1839, in Yardley, Worcestershire, England, the seventh child of George and Sarah Green Holyoak of that place. His brothers and sisters are: William, Mary, George, Anne, Sarah, Henry and Hannah.<br />
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The Holyoak family had joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints June 24, 1841 and like all the saints, lived for the day they could accumulate enough money to come to America, sailing in February 1854, and landing April 1854. They came immediately on to Utah, arriving in October 1854. The trek across the plains was hard and also saddened by the loss of Mother Sarah and sisters Mary and Anne. Henry settled in Parowan, Utah, with his father and sisters. In 1863 and later he made three trips back East with ox-team for freight and immigrants.<br />
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In 1865 on January 29, he married Sarah Ann Robinson, daughter of English Immigrants. She was born in Nauvoo, Illinois December 22, 1842, and came to Utah with her parents settling in Paragonah. [Sarah Ann Robinson Holyoak, who was JR Robinson’s half sister. His son JR Robinson Jr. was also called to San Juan. Her mother & father were married on the ship to America in 1842, Alice Coupe Robinson died in Pottatattamie County, Iowa May 30, 1847, and left Sarah and her brother Richard. J R Robinson Sr married her sister Jane, at his first wife’s request, who was traveling with them, on August 24, 1847, They had 15 children, including the two from her sister. ]<br />
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They later went to the temple when it was ready for sealings and had their work done. It is interesting to note that all their children have been married in the temples; also the big majority, if not all of their grandchildren. <br />
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Children of this union are Alice Jane (Thomson), Henry John, Mary Luella (Young), Eliza Ellen (McConkie), Albert Daniel, Richard James, and Sarah Ann. (died at 13 years of age). James died at 8 years of age. The other five have contributed to the 29 grandchildren and over 200 great and great, great grandchildren.<br />
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When the church called colonizers for San Juan, the Henry Holyoak family were among those who were called from Parowan, 1879-80, (probably the 69th quorum of seventies) [According to J R Robinson's story, at the quarterly conference of the Parowan Stake, held Dec. 28 and 29, 1878 Holyoak was one of the names called to serve as a missionary "to settle where directed." Others who went from Paragonah were William Robb, James R. Robinson Jr, James Dunton.] <br />
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Sarah Ann drove her own wagon most of the way. She had a bed in it as well as a stove to keep her young children comfortable, the baby being very young. Henry John and Alice Jane drove the livestock, (which consisted of about 100 head of cattle, a yoke of oxen and some horses, at the time they moved on to Moab). The calves were tied up at night and in the morning the dairy cows were milked. The milk put in the barrel churn on back of the wagon would, by night, supply the family with fresh butter as well as milk. Many others shared in these dairy products (Carlile History).<br />
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The four years spent on the San Juan were wasted so far as crops were concerned because the rising river ruined the farming land, also took out the water wheel and washed it to the other side of the river. This left them with no way to get water onto crops not washed away. <br />
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"The Holyoak family moved to Bluff for a short time, but much of the land at Bluff had been washed away also, and it seemed there was no place for them. They decided to accept the mission release, and search for a more hospitable location. This would be their seventh move in just over four years. The wagon they brought through the Hole-in-the-Rock had been their home, much of the past four years.<br />
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During October of 1884, the Holyoak family followed the tracks left by the eight wagons, which, just a few weeks earlier, had carried the Harriman and Davis refugees north. They camped for a few days east of Blue Mountain near where the town of Monticello is now located. They then continued their journey past the spot where the Old Spanish trail intercepted Coyote Wash and finally to the location now called Kane Springs. The old wagon broke a wheel, and they were stranded. This was probably the low point for the Holyoak family. They were out of food; the wagon had serious damage; and they really didn’t even know where they were going. Fortunately, they still had a few cattle left from the fine herd they had brought from Parowan.<br />
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Henry left his family at Kane Springs, and rode all the way to Castle Dale in search of food. This trip took two weeks and the family hunted and ate rabbits until his return. He had procured some pig feed, with the chaff, bran and all, mixed together, which was the only thing he was able to buy. Henry went to work repairing their wagon. Near the end of February, they arrived and pitched a tent at a place a little east of the present town of Moab. <br />
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Henry traded nine cows and ten steer to Lester Taylor for eighty acres of land in an area, which appropriately became known as Poverty Flats, and still carries the name to this day. They had found their permanent location and there would be no more moves other than local ones. Things gradually began to improve. The Holyoaks were among the first settlers in the area. Someone said they were the seventh family to settle in the area. They helped build the town of Moab.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holyoak Family at Batchelor's Hall, Moab, Utah 1898</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The photograph was taken a number of years after the Montezuma episode. The location was between Mill Creek and Pack Creek at Moab. <br />
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Left to right: Henry Holyoak, Richard Leroy Holyoak-child being held by Hattie Elizabeth Lutz Holyoak, Mary Luella Holyoak Young, Marion Thomson-child behind dog. (The dog was named Bob), Eliza Ellen Holyoak McConkie-inside cabin, Alice Jane Holyoak Thomson- center of doorway, James and Henry Thomson-children in basket, Sarah Ann Robinson Holyoak, Gurtie Thomson, Robert Thomson, Davenport.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Henry John Holyoak and Henry Holyoak 1890<br />
Photo from Hole-in-the-Rock Remembered </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Henry was called to serve a mission to England, his son, Henry John, served a mission to the southern states and Florida, where he contracted malaria, but survived. Albert Daniel also served a mission. <br />
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"The Holyoak history tells of the Indian friends they had made while living at Montezuma occasionally visiting them at Moab. There would be a happy reunion when they arrived, and Henry would kill the fatted calf and put on a feast. The friendship the Holyoak family had with the Indians was genuine. This is truly amazing, when considering the fact that just fifteen miles from the Holyoak place, there are graves of at least ten white cowboys, who were killed in a fight with those same Indians during the Pinhook War." <br />
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Henry Holyoak was a counselor to Bishop Stewart, first Bishop of Moab Ward. Sarah Ann was counselor in the Relief Society and later became President. Sarah Ann died on November 20, 1921 at Moab. Henry died on January 23, 1926 at Ogden, Utah and was buried at Moab. They were wonderful pioneers, who lived valiant lives, facing all their tribulations and adversity with faith and patience. They left a very impressive posterity. <br />
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Henry was a young man at the time of the Hole-in-the-Rock expedition. Following is an interesting excerpt by Holyoak concerning the first part of their trip, heading towards Escalante.<br />
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While crossing the mountain snow fell until it was up to the axles of the wagons. I drove the loose stock, and got my feet frozen. While crossing the divide my mother drove one of the wagons, with a team of horses, while my father drove the wagon drawn by an ox team.<br />
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Holyoak remembers this about Cottonwood Hill;<br />
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The road was steep and the chain broke and the wagon turned over, the tongue went up in the air and lit upside down in the road so we had to take it to pieces and pack it up on top so we could put it together. We had a hive of bees and had to wait till we could sack the bees before we could start packing the pieces of the wagon and the load up the hill. That took a lot of work to get things together.<br />
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Taken from a Short History of Henry Holyoak. Author Unknown<br />
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Henry Holyoak was a counselor to Bishop Stewart, first bishop of Moab ward. Sarah Ann was counselor in Relief Society and later became President.<br />
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They took a prominent part in getting things started to build up the community, schools, and church. They were considerate of others and shared their food, but stood for their own rights. Squatter's built a shack over night, on part of their land in Moab while Henry took a trip by team and buggy to Salt Lake City to get title to the land. Sarah Ann held the squatters of with an old gun, not loaded (and probably wouldn't have shot anyway), but said, Mr. Loveridge, years later, "We moved when she said to get off because we knew she meant what she said."<br />
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The blessings given Henry and Sarah Ann on the same day in 1875 must have been an inspiration tot them and they lived for them and fulfilled them, and surely will be inspiring to all who read them, so are being added to this history. All who knew them well will tell you they were good, respected citizens, well loved by all, "Naturally of a kind disposition." They fed the hungry and had plenty to set before their friends as Sarah Ann's blessing said. They were friendly with the Indians and were able to feed them by the dozens when they passed through Moab.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Holyoke Coat of Arms</td></tr>
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In his declining and lonely years after the passing of his good wife, Henry was very desirous that some one carry on the genealogy work he had pursued. He was a life member of the Genealogical Society of Utah and sent money repeatedly for research work. When on a mission to England in 1893, he searched for genealogy and he also secured the Holyoak Family Coat of Arms and placed it in the Society. he always went to church and bore his testimony on fastday [sic]. Said he, "Even though I cannot hear, my presence will be there."<br />
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Henry Holyoak:<br />
Birth: Mar. 5, 1839 <br />
Death: Jan. 23, 1926 <br />
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Sarah Ann Robinson Holyoak:<br />
Birth: Dec. 22, 1842 <br />
Death: Nov. 21, 1921 <br />
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Burial:<br />
Grand Valley Cemetery <br />
Moab, Grand County, Utah, USA<br />
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Grand Valley Cemetery, Moab,Utah</td></tr>
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<em>(A Blessing given by Levi W. Hancock, July 2, 1875, upon the head of Henry Holyoak, the son of George and Sarah Holyoak. Born March 5, 1839, at Worstershire, England.)</em><br />
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Brother Henry, I place my hands upon thy head and give thee a patriarchal blessing, which is a fatherly blessing confirmed upon the heads of the sons of men, who belong to the house of God. That they may look upon the same and claim the blessings that are recorded. That they may be handed down from generation to generation for the benefit of the whole family branch, that shall spring from them trhough all their generations.<br />
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Thou are one of the sons of those that were counted wise in the counsils [sic] that are among the Gods. Thou has come in the time appointed to be one with thy brethern [sic] in this age of the world to help them promote the cause of truth, peace and prosperity among the offspring of Adam, the father of us all. To be counted with him in the ties of friendship and love to bind the hearts of the children to the fathers and the fathers to the children: that virtue and truth may prevail. Thou are the pure blood of Ephriam [sic] and much of thy time should be spent in the pursuit of Manassa [sic] by encouraging the young me and the middle age and also those of thine own posterity to deal kindly and truly with the Lamanites. That they may be brought to the knowledge of Christ, their Redeemer and learn to be one with Him. That his spirit may rest upon them and commence binding their affections to each other, and cease hankering for blood.<br />
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Tough are capable of doing great work for the benefit of the House of Israel, not so much because of a great flow of words, but because of the uprightness of thy walk and proceedings. From this time give thy mind to study and wisdom shall be given from on high.<br />
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And when thou hath been sufficiently tried as Abraham was thou shall have intelligence concerning the second comforter which thou has not as yet comprehended but in part. When He comes thou will know it. It will be a sudden impression upon thee and it will continue to instruct thy mind from hence forward. Let thy heart be joyful. Let the revibrating [sic] strokes of the sudden emotions of thy heart stimulate thee to work in the service of thy God. And as for the riches of the world, thou shall be in possession of enough to make thee comfortable all thy days. And thine offspring, with a numerous host of others of the different branches of the family of man, will give thee much honor. Mind not what opposers [sic] may say. Keep a straight onward course. Do good for evil, remember the Son of God has set the pattern and they shall overcome all evil and have right to the tree of life in the Paradise of God.<br />
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These are the blessings that I seal upon thy head, and the blessings of Eternal Life, even so, Amen.<br />
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Sources:<br />
Find a Grave<br />
Hole-in-the-Rock Remembered<br />
Short History and Blessing of Henry Holyoak<br />
Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-74094417724293971422011-07-16T12:58:00.000-06:002011-07-16T12:58:05.548-06:00George and Sarah Green Holyoak <br />
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Gleaning the Holyoak Field<br />
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-- by Holyoak Historian, Minnie Carlile<br />
--Grammatical editions by Chad Nichols<br />
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Having been asked to glean the pages of the past for a history of George and Sarah Green Holyoak, I will begin with the words of their youngest child, Hannah. “My parents were prosperous farmers and truck gardeners. Quiet, industrious, religious, and methodical in their habits, and trained their children so thoroughly in those principals that governed their lives that none of them ever deviated there from.”<br />
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George Holyoak was born January 17, 1799, at Yardley, England. His wife, Sarah Green, was christened at Mosley, Warwick, England, July 16, 1797.<br />
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About the time their youngest child was born they learned of a new religion. This new religion was being taught by missionaries from America. People were talking about it. In fact, there had not been so much interest in religion in all of England since the reign of King Henry the Eighth. For George and Sarah Holyoak this new religion had a strange appeal. It was so different from the usual doctrines of the day. It had such a ring of truth yet it was so simple and easy to understand. The unanswered questions no longer haunted their minds. After much study and prayer George and Sarah were convinced that this new religion was the true and tried teachings of the Lord revealed anew and they asked for baptism at the hands of the missionaries. They were baptized June 24, 1841, and began to plan for the time when they could join the body of the Saints in Zion.<br />
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Their eldest son, William, born April 12, 1825, at the age of eleven was “bound out” to learn the butcher’s trade. This was during the reign of Queen Victoria. Young William’s heart yearned for the green grass and the climbing roses that grew about his home, called “Rose Cottage” and he just couldn’t like the butcher’s trade. At thirteen he was again set at learning a trade. This time, however, it was learning the trade of harness making from his Uncle John Green. This had more of an appeal and he remained with his Uncle until he was twenty-one years of age.<br />
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Romance captured young William and he lost his heart to a sweet young girl named Martha Green. They were married in the Church of England, on the outskirts of Birmingham. William and Martha owned and operated a grocery store. Martha ran the store and William worked in a harness factory. After a time Martha’s health failed and he took her to his parents’ home. There was born their little son Nemiah. Three days later Martha passed away. The loving arms of George and Sarah Holyoak reached out and took their little grandson and cared for him as their own.<br />
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William then sold his store and went to Leamington, where he learned the tanners and plasterers trades. While there he met and married Sarah Wilkins and was himself baptized in May, 1846. They were married December 27, 1849 and began to prepare for their voyage to America. When the forty-sixth company of Saints left England on January 10, 1850, William Holyoak and family were among the passengers. Jeter Clinton was president of the company. They sailed on the ship “Argo.” The Argo arrived at New Orleans March 8, 1850.<br />
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George Holyoak, Jr., sailed on the ship “Ellen Maria” leaving England February 1, 1851.<br />
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April, 1851 found the people of England much excited. The government was going to take a census. Doubt and suspicion ran wild as people recalled the “Doomsday Book of William, the<br />
<br />
Conqueror” and were afraid that this census would mean more taxes. Many refused to open their doors when the census taker called. Not so with George and Sarah Holyoak, when the census taker called at No 92 Mosley Wake, Green Common, Yardley, England – George was aged fifty-two. His occupation was given as an “agricultural labourer” and his birthplace was given as Yardley. His wife, Sarah, aged fifty-three and was stated to have been a laundress, also born at Yardley. Their daughter Sarah was fourteen years of age and listed as a house-servant. Henry was also born at Yardley and was twelve years of age and listed as a hostler. Their youngest child, Hannah, was ten years old and Nemiah was three.<br />
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William and George were on their way to America at this time and their oldest daughter, Mary, who was born May 10, 1827, was perhaps married to John Knowles at this time and had a home of her own. Ann, their second daughter, was probably away at work. Her birth is given in the early church record of Birmingham as January 6, 1832. On April 10, 1853 she was transferred to the Bristol Road branch of the church. She is stated on February 2, 1853, to have gone to the valley of the mountains. This is perhaps meant to have been February 22, 1854, because this is the date of sailing for the ship Windermere.<br />
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The youngest child, Hannah, was baptized when she was eight years of age. Because of ridicule by both adults and children alike, she was not permitted to go to school as her former associates were.<br />
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The seventy-second company of Saints sailed on the ship “Windermere.” There were four hundred seventy-seven Saints on board. Included on board were George and Sarah Holyoak and their children, Ann, Henry, Hannah, and Nemiah. The company was in charge of Elder Daniel Garn. The captain was Fairfield and among the passengers were seven ex-presidents of conferences namely Abraham Marchant, Robert Menziers, Job Smith, John T. Hardy, John A. Albiston, J. Long, and Graham Douglas.<br />
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The Windermere sailed from Liverpool on February 22 and arrived at New Orleans April 23, 1854. During the voyage the wind was contrary and often there were heavy gales that interfered with their progress, but at the end of five weeks a favorable wind set in and the ship made a thousand miles in four days. Fifteen days after leaving Liverpool the smallpox broke out on board the ship and spread rapidly as the vessel approached the tropics. Thirty seven passengers and two of the crew contracted the disease. The malady was suddenly checked by prayer. Then they reached New Orleans. Eleven patients were sent to Luzenburg Hospital through an agreement with the health officers at the port. Elder Long and five others were elected to remain at New Orleans to attend the sick until they were sufficiently well to go forward on their journey from New Orleans. The rest of the company continued the journey from New Orleans on the 27th of April on board a steamboat and arrived at St. Louis a few days later, then went on to Kansas City.<br />
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Hannah Holyoak, in her history states that they were nine weeks on water. After arriving at New Orleans they took a steamboat up the river to St. Louis where they were delayed because of the death of a sister. This sister may have been Mary Holyoak Knowles as her death date is given as May 1854.<br />
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Having inquired I have been told that as the family was sailing a romance had blossomed between Ann Holyoak and Joseph James. They may have married as there were six marriages, six births, and ten deaths on board the ship. At any rate Ann and Joseph were separated by the death of Ann which is given on the family group sheet as August 1854. Later Sarah Holyoak was married to Joseph James and Ann was sealed to him for time and eternity.<br />
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The trek across the plains was long and weary and as they were on the plains of Nebraska their hearts became wearier than their feet. They were called to sorrow for the death of their wife and mother, Sarah Green Holyoak. A grave was hastily dug. Her tired body was sewn in a quilt and she was laid to rest in the plains her weary feet had trod. George Holyoak and his children, Sarah, Henry, Hannah, and Nemiah lifted their tear stained faces unto the hills from whence cometh strength and they plodded on to the West.<br />
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When they reached Utah, Sarah Holyoak was married to Joseph James and went to Ogden to make their home. George and his son, Henry, and daughter, Hannah, went to Parowan to settle. There they were joined by William and his family, George, the family of Mary and John Knowles, and George Holyoak, Jr., who had married Eliza Moore.<br />
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Henry met and married Sarah Ann Robinson, who had been born at Nauvoo, Illinois. They were called to go help settle San Juan. They were among those that went down through the Hole in the Rock, and remained in the area.<br />
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Hannah married at the Christmas party, December 25, 1855, to William LeFevre, a young English convert, who had also crossed the plains and settled at Parowan with his mother. Nemiah went to live with his father. When he grew older he married Sarah Ann Harper.<br />
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With all his children married George was left alone. However, he found a companionship with Ann Gunn, widow of John Gunn. She had joined the church in London in 1854 and came to Utah with her family of six sons and two daughters. Her husband, John Gunn, had died in 1838 at Stortford, Hertfordshire, England and she had reached Utah in 1860. They lived at Parowan until she was eighty-four years and seventeen days old. After a lingering illness she passed away February 6, 1878. Three years later, October 27, 1881, George Holyoak passed away from this life. His earthly work was finished. He had been faithful to the end. Perhaps if we could have been with him at the end we might have looked on all that he loved, and all that he looked forward to and with satisfaction have used the words of the Savior when he said, “It is finished.” <br />
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Source: Gleaning the Holyoak Field <br />
Gleaning the Holyoak Field <br />
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-- by Holyoak Historian, Minnie Carlile<br />
--Grammatical editions by Chad NicholsGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-17382823096104771382011-07-02T15:28:00.001-06:002011-07-16T12:57:10.897-06:00Battle Hymn of the Republic<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OFtNVEbasOo?fs=1" width="480"></iframe>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-41707189046938882512011-06-23T12:45:00.005-06:002011-06-24T00:39:38.660-06:00Voyage of the Ship Windermere<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Condensed from W. W. Burton’s Account <br />
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Note: This is from a copy made on March 23, 1944, from the British Mission records of 1854 by Evelyn A. Sessions. It is of interest to the Robb family as George and Sarah Green Holyoak were on board this voyage from Liverpool, England to the United States.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ship Windermere 1852 drawing State Museum of Victoria </td></tr>
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">On Wednesday, February 22, 1854, the ship Windermere sailed from Liverpool with 460 passengers. As the vessel started in motion, the songs of Zion, blending in soul-inspiring harmony, thrilled the souls of the passengers and their many friends standing on the shore gazing at the departed vessel, shouting farewell, goodbye with eyes streaming with tears. Doubtless they were recalling that only the night before seven vessels, with all on board, went down in the depths of the channel. </div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">H.M.S. Windermere Poop drawing</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">As the land disappeared in the distance the sweet singing ceased and many began to feel sick. About 8 p.m. the first day at sea, an old gentleman named Squires died. All that night the wind howled fiercely; the sea was rough; the ship was driven from its course towards the Isle of Atan. About 11 p.m. off Holly Head, which is a most dangerous point and the scene of frequent shipwrecks, was passed. On the morning of the 23rd Father Squires, who died the night before, was thrown overboard. The sea was still rough and the wind was blowing. During this day the Windermere sailed by the remains of a wrecked vessel. Masts, sails and other fragments were floating around. Likely, a few hours previous many despairing souls had tenaciously clung to these same objects for relief that never came. All had been consigned to a watery grave for no signs of life remained and the rolling waves swept over the bodies while the wind howled its tribute for the dead. </div><br />
Some were now beginning to recover from sea sickness, but many were still ill, and some confined to their berths. About this time flying fishes were seen which would rise from the water and fly a short distance and drop into the water again. Life on the Windermere was growing monotonous, for its accommodations were poor for so many passengers, and then it did not sail like the ocean steamers now do when propelled by steam. The Windermere was eight weeks, four nights, and five days sailing from Liverpool to New Orleans, which can now be made in six or seven days. We were on the Atlantic Ocean about seven weeks without seeing land. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">H.M.S. Windermere Between Decks drawing</td></tr>
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On the 12th day of March, from 7 to 8 in the morning, an exceedingly fierce storm arose. The wind roared like one of our mountain winds, the masts cracked and the sails were cut in pieces. The captain of the Windermere expressed fears that the ship could not stand so heavy a sea, and in speaking with Daniel Garn, the president of the Saints on board, said, "I am afraid the ship cannot stand this storm, Mr. Garn, if there be a God, as your people say there is, you had better talk to Him if He will hear you. I have done all that I can for the ship and I am afraid with all that can be done she will go down." <br />
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Elder Garn went to the Elders, who presided over the nine wards in the ship, and requested them to get all the saints on board and to fast, and call a prayer meeting to be held in each ward at 10 a.m. and pray that they might be delivered from the danger. The waves were lashed with white foam, the storm continued in all its fury, but precisely at 10 a.m. the prayer meeting commenced and such a prayer meeting few have ever seen. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Deck of Windermere</td></tr>
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The ship rolled from side to side. On one side the Saints were hanging by their hands, and the other they were standing on their heads. Then the ship would roll on the other side which would reverse their positions. About this time the large boxes which were tied with ropes under the berths broke loose with pots, pans and kettles and rolled with terrible force on each side of the vessel. <br />
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Although the prayers were fervent and earnest, as the pleadings of poor souls brought face to face with danger and death, they ceased their prayers to watch and dodge the untied boxes, and great confusion prevailed for some time. The wind roared like a hurricane. Sail after sail was torn to shreds and lost. The waves were very large and as far as the eye could see, seemed to be one angry mass of rolling white foam. The hatches were fastened down. This awful storm lasted about 18 hours, then abated a little, but it was stormy from the 8th of March until the 18th. Observation taken by the quadrant showed that the ship was in the same latitude as it was on the 8th. <br />
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On the 14th of March, which was two days after this terrible storm, smallpox broke out. Of the three sisters, one was taken down with it. She had a light attack and recovered, but her two sisters then came down with it and both died, and after that 37 others, 40 in all, came down with it. Three days after the breaking out of smallpox, the ship took fire under the cooking galley. At this time we had not seen land for three weeks or more; when the cry of "Fire! The ship is on fire," rang throughout the vessel, and wild excitement and consternation prevailed everywhere. The sailors plied water freely, all the water buckets on board were brought into use and soon the fire was under control. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Winderemere Cuddy painting 1847</td></tr>
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When the last of the three sisters, who took smallpox, died it was evening. W. W. Burton thought he would get a good place from which to see the body thrown overboard; so he got outside the vessel and seated himself on the ledge extending out from the deck, placing each arm around a rope that led to the rigging. His feet were hanging over the ocean and the ship was sailing about at 10 knots. By this time darkness was fast setting in, but here he sat waiting to get a good view when the corpse would be thrown into the watery grave, where some said sharks were constantly following for prey. Brother Burton went to sleep and the funeral passed without his knowledge. The sound of feet walking on the deck aroused him from his slumber. A chill ran through him; his hair almost stood on end when he sensed his condition. Here he had been asleep, his feet were hanging off the side of the vessel which was rocking to and fro. He wondered how he had escaped falling overboard. It was now totally dark. He climbed into the ship and resolved never to expose himself so again. About this time the stench of the smallpox was fearful in every part of the vessel. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scene on board H.M.S. Windermere 1846 painting</td></tr>
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Emma Brooks was the name of the young lady just thrown overboard. Her sister Fanny had died the same day about half past one o’clock p.m., and was also thrown overboard about two o’clock. The funeral services were very impressive; a funeral at sea is the most melancholy and solemn scene perhaps ever witnessed, especially when the sea is calm. A stillness like that of death prevailed with us while an old sailor, at intervals, would imitate the doleful tolling of the bell of some old church, such as heard in some parts of England. Funerals were becoming frequent.<br />
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About the time the Windermere had been about six weeks out of Liverpool and the passengers had never seen land from the time they had entered the Atlantic. The days were generally mild and the weather very pleasant. The sun set and the bright, pale moon seemed to be straight above our heads. On the 8th day of April we came in sight of the Island of Cuba. On this day, about 10 a.m., a young man named Dee, died of smallpox. At the time of his death the wind had ceased blowing, not a ripple upon the waters. The sea appeared bright and clear, and seemed as smooth as a sea of glass. The young man that had just died was sewed up in a white blanket and at the feet was placed a heavy weight of coal. A plank was then placed with one end resting in the porthole in the side of the ship and other near the main hatchway. The body was then placed on this plank. The doleful tolling of the bell began. Elder McGhee made a brief address suitable for the occasion and offered a short prayer, after which the body and bedding of the young man were thrown overboard. The ship was standing perfectly still and the body could be seen sinking in the water until it appeared no longer than a person’s hand. Some thought it was seen sinking for a full 15 minutes, others still longer; some said a half hour. <br />
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The passengers of the Windermere had passed through a terrible storm, the panic created by the ship taking fire, their number decreased by smallpox, still another fearful calamity threatened them. The fresh water supply was getting short, and the store of provisions was falling. The passengers were limited to one hard, small sea biscuit for a day’s rations. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windermere in the Trades 1846</td></tr>
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The Captain sent some sailors in a small boat to intercept a ship that was passing in the hopes of getting more provisions, but they failed. The Windermere now passed the western points of the Island of Cuba. The passengers had a good view of the lighthouse located on the most western point. The Gulf of Mexico was before them. The Gulf Stream flowed in like a vast river. Just think of this stream 500 miles across, very deep and constantly flowing. <br />
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On the morning of the 20th of April the ship entered the mouth of the Mississippi River. The passengers were more glad to look upon the plantations of orange groves that bordered the banks of the river than the great strong surging waves of the Atlantic which they had left behind them. Sometimes the Negroes would call from the shore and bid the emigrants welcome. <br />
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The Windermere set sail 22nd of February 1854 from Liverpool, England, arrived at New Orleans 23 April, 1954. During the voyage winds were encountered, arising at times to heavy gales. But at the end of five weeks favorable winds set in and the ship made 1,000 miles in four days. <br />
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Six marriages were solemnized on board, six births and 10 deaths occurred. <br />
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Millennial Star, Vol. 16, pp. 140, 193, 345, 477 <br />
Church Emigration. Vol. 2 p. 185—1868 <br />
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Of the Craner family who were on this ship, the father, George Benjamin Craner, died of Cholera while crossing the plains to Salt Lake City. He was buried in the same grave along with a young girl and a child. Because the people were dying so fast, they didn’t have time to dig enough graves. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windermere shortening sail to answer signal of distress of the whaler St. Peter, <br />
off New Bedford, Dec 16 1846. Windermere hove to St. Peter making after<br />
her capsized whale boat. Unrelated to this voyage but interesting history.</td></tr>
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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia <br />
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Alexander was the son of Ellen Bell and William Robb. He married Ellen Benson on July 9 1877 in Parowan, Utah. He was the father of six: Martha, Alexander, Margaret Ellen, Mary Elizabeth, Alice Ann, and Pearl.<br />
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</tbody></table>Originally, I was exited about finding information on this brand thinking it was gg-grandpa William Robb's brand. Then I realized it must belong to his son William Robb Jr. In 1861, William and his young polygamist wife Susannah Drummond Robb left Paragonah when he was called to the Cotton Mission in Harrisburg, Utah. He left Helen and their children to make their own way in Paragonah. The brand is still significant, as it would have been used to identify horses and cattle that were owned by the Helen Robb family, with William Robb Jr as the male head of household.<br />
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Birth: Oct. 25, 1908<br />
Spry Garfield County Utah, USA <br />
Death: Jun. 6, 1926 Utah, USA <br />
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Marion was the son of Eliza Barton and Albert D. Robb. <br />
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The circumstances of his death is still a mystery.<br />
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Iron County Utah Sheriff's Office Poster:<br />
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MISSING On June 5 1926 Marion M. Robb was working on the sheep range of his folks several miles north and east of Paragonah Utah when he mysteriously disappeared. The surrpounding country was thoroughly searched by 500 neighbors and friends but not a trace was found. If you have any information communicate with his parents or this department. J.T. Leigh, Sheriff<br />
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Marion's remains were found Oct 28 1933. There were wires still wound around the arms and legs, and evidence of a gag still in place. <br />
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Place of Death: East Cottonwood Canyon<br />
Burial: 11/6/1933 <br />
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Name on headstone Thomas Robb <br />
Birth 1848 - Sindney, Australia <br />
Death 1931 - Paragonah, Utah <br />
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</div>Thomas was the husband of Alice Tattersall Robb, married Feb 27, 1871 in Salt Lake City. It took five weeks for them to make the trip to Salt Lake and back to Paragonah. He owned the first grain grinder in Paragonah.<br />
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Thomas Robb, 83, resident and prominent citizen of Paragonah since 1857, and veteran of the Black Hawk Indian War died at his home on Monday, June 22, after a lingering illness of several months during which he suffered much.<br />
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He is survived by three children, Mary E. Prothero and Thomas W. Robb of Paragonah and James Robb of Salt Lake City, his wife having preceeded him in death by thirteen years. An account of the funeral service which was held yesterday afternoon will be found with other Paragonah news on the back page of this issue. <br />
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Mr. Robb was born in Sydney, Australia, May 15, 1848, one of the family of nine boys and three girls, children of William and Helen Bell Robb. With his parents he emigrated to America at the age of nine years, landing at San Pedro, California in 1857. They came on to Utah the same year with a company of Mormon converts and after a short sojourn at Cedar City, then Cedar Fort, they moved to Paragonah where he has since resided.<br />
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He was mustered into service during the Black Hawk Indian War on August 16, 1866, in Captain James Andrus' company and saw active service as a minute man. He was married to Alice Tattersol on February 27, 1871 in the endowment house in Salt Lake City.<br />
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He was a successful farmer and livestock man and a good citizen, contributing liberally of his time and money for the public good. He devoted much of his time in later years and spent considerable money in genealogical research and temple work for his family.<br />
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A large number of out-of-town people were here for the funeral, among them his brother George and the latter's son Orlo of Price, his daughter-in-law Mrs. James Robb and grand daughter Elaine of Salt Lake City.<br />
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</div>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-23409758177412678302011-06-07T11:12:00.001-06:002011-08-12T17:19:30.757-06:00Franklyn Adam Robb Wedding 1905<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Franklyn's wedding to Mary Taylor <br />
29 April 1905 in Parowan, Utah</td></tr>
</tbody></table>This photo is of Franklyn's wedding to Mary Taylor 29 April 1905 in Parowan. The woman next to the groom is Sarah Permelia Holyoak Robb Wardell. Assistance in identifying other individuals in this photo will be greatly appreciated.<br />
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29th April 1905 Parowan, Utah<br />
Sarah Permelia Holyoak Robb Wardell <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Hole-in-the-Rock</span>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-74931282388594003262011-05-28T15:59:00.003-06:002015-03-15T12:06:26.928-06:00Answering the Call<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Written by Georgia Robb Drake, grand-daughter to Heber William Robb.<br />
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In studying the historical reports and diaries of the Hole in the Rock participates, as the time neared there was much excitement and anticipation for this new adventure to begin. Throughout the summer of 1879, while emigration routes were being explored, families were rounding up livestock, disposing of property and acquiring sturdy wagons, necessary supplies and equipment. "Ho for the San Juan" became a common greeting throughout Southern Utah. Yes, I was concerned for those families, men, women, and children, full of faith, enthusiasm and courage, ready to take on an unparalleled expedition in untamed territory. Trusting scouts who were sent to determine the best route and feasibility of road building through the broken terrain returning with favorable reports, had done their job well. Trusting the land would be suitable for farming, trusting mostly in God. <br />
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<span lang="EN">A Utah newspaper described Utah's southeast corner in 1861, as "one vast continuity of waste and measurably valueless, except for nomadic purposes, hunting grounds for Indians and to hold the world together." The Mormons wanted to establish an outpost settlement to bring the word of God to the Indians and act as a neutral point of rendezvous of the southern Navajo tribes, and the war-like Ute and Paiute tribes to the north. Many of those who inhabited this area did so by raiding and pillaging the Mormon settlements west of the Colorado. "One writer reported that at one time twelve hundred head of stolen cattle were driven across the Colorado at the Crossing of the Fathers. Losses to the raiders, in sheep, cattle, and horses, were estimated at more than one million dollars a year."</span>This was such a harrowing experience, the accomplishment of those who went through the "Hole" is remembered with great respect. Then I wondered, would I have gone if I had been called? The answer is, Yes. I hope I would have the same faith and courage these brave pioneers showed, and retained under such adverse situations.<br />
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<span lang="EN">Great Grandmother Sarah P. Holyoak Robb worried about the outlaws who had made the difficult terrain their home. It is said that Solomon Wardell urged Sarah not to go on the expedition. Whether he did or not, Sarah, her husband Adam Franklin Robb and two sons, Albertus (4) and William Heber (2) were among those daring pioneers of the San Juan Mission. Adam's brothers George Drummond Robb and family, William and his family, John and family were also among those called. John also known as Jack and Thomas were driving a head of cattle to the San Juan. </span></div>
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They were not just pioneers, before they left, each had been called on a mission. The San Juan Mission. They were more than pioneers, they were missionaries with a call to colonize the four corners. Among this incredible band, were two professional road builders. They were paid $1.50 a day, very good wages for that time. When they joined the group, the pioneers had already taken the wagons down the first huge obstacle, "The Hole". Other equally daunting challenges lay ahead. When they came to the next mammoth task, the paid road builders could not conceive of an answer to the challenges they had to overcome. Overwhelmed, they finally gave up and went back to Salt Lake City, saying it couldn't be done. Meanwhile, the Missionaries filled with faith in miracles and undying determination faced those same obstacles together. They solved their problems one after another until at long last, they reached their destination. Starvation, freezing cold, hostile Indians, impossible feats of engineering and road building. They faced them all with faith and courage, and proved their worth with every footstep. </div>
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I suspect the members of the San Juan Mission would tell anyone who questioned the wisdom of taking on such a harrowing journey, that their faith grew and miracles were experienced by all. Today, anyone who looks at the extreme grade and narrow passage of the Hole in the Rock must do so with awe and wonder. I am grateful my great grandparents were faithful in their role. Not all stayed after they arrived, but none left without first receiving an official release from their mission call. My grandfather William Heber Robb was only about 2 years old when he participated in this epic journey.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hole-in-the-Rock</span><br />
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By David Miller<br />
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Appendix XI pp. 208<br />
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THE GEORGE B. HOBBS NARRATIVE<br />
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In Chapter VII of this work George B. Hobbs tells of the experiences of himself, George W. Sevy, Lemuel H. Redd, Sr., and George Morrell who were sent from the Hole-in-the-Rock to scout the country ahead in an attempt to locate a possible route all the way to Montezuma. The narrative found on the following pages is a continuation of Hobbs’ account in which he tells of his second expedition from the Colorado River to Montezuma, this time with provisions for the relief of the families which had been located there since the previous summer.<br />
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This account is copied from the San Juan Stake History, L.D.S. Church Historian’s Library.<br />
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After working some time on the road, which the company at the Hole-in-the-Rock were making by blasting, etc., down to the Colorado River, I returned to my camp at Fifty Mile Spring to get supplies and my mules in order to join Dan Harris on a return trip with supplies for our people who were starving at Fort Montezuma. Making inquiries from those who had promised to look after my mules while I had been away [on the exploring expedition] I discovered that they had neglected to keep their promise, and no one knew anything about my mules or where they were. Riders had been back as far as Escalante and had practically traveled all over the section of country lying between the Kaiparowitz Plateau and the Escalante Gulch, and no one had seen my mules since I had left. I started out to find them, going about 6 or 7 miles from camp. But finding no grass whatever I knew my animals would not stay in such a desert county. My belief was that they would try to make for their former home in Parowan. Returning to camp with this belief, I decided the next day that I would quit the camp altogether as I did not like the way the brethren had treated me in this matter, while I had been exposing my life to explore the road for them.<br />
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Therefore, I set out alone early one morning, in February [January] 1880 with a supply of crackers and my blankets with the intention of returning to my home. After going a mile or so I was impressed to lay my griefs before my God and kneeling on a smooth rock I uttered a few words of prayer, asking God to direct me in what I should do. The impression came to me that I should keep to the west side of all horse tracks. This I did, and after traveling a short distance I found some tracks leading up the steep barren clay hills toward the Kaiparowitz Plateau Cliff. I followed the tracks almost to the cliff where I found a narrow bench covered with abundant bunch grass, and here were my mules, fat as they could be, together with one other animal which the company had thought dead. This happy discovery came, as I always believed, as a direct answer to my prayer. Once before, when on my first trip, my prayers had been answered in a similar way, when I besought God to direct me which way to go, we having lost our bearings. He answered it by impressing me that I should follow the canyon to a certain place where I found a large cottonwood growing. This I did and found it was the only way we could get out. This simply meant the saving of our lives as we were starving, being without food in the cold snow, after having lost our trail.<br />
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Dan Harris returned from Escalante with supplies, and as it had been prearranged that I should return with him to bring supplies to those at Montezuma, we traveled together to the Hole-in-the-Rock near the Colorado River and then crossed the river, I fording the river with my horses, his horse being already on the other side. Taking our supplies in a boat, we camped about three miles on the east side of the river the first night. A heavy snow storm overtook us, and as the indications were that it would continue I refused to go further until the snow abated, starting it was better to have the snow under feet than over head. Bro. Harris became quite angry at my suggestion to stay a day or so and went [pp 210] back to the river where he persuaded two California miners (father and son) who were with the party to accompany him.(1)<br />
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Some of the brethren had gone about four miles further ahead to work on the road in order to make it easier for us to get out with our pack animals. When Bro. Harris passed these men they asked where I was. He answered that I had refused to start in the snow storm, and he was glad of it, as I wanted to go by way of the Elk Mountain, and he knew he could go up the San Juan. He then said, “Tell Hobbs that I will meet him on the road.” It pleased the brethren to think that a shorter way might be found, as I had held to my opinion that my way was the only way to get through.<br />
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I now stayed and worked on the road three weeks longer as I wished to get my wagons across the river. (2) The storm continued most of the time. When I got ready to start I asked for a volunteer to go with me but none would go. Bro. Sevy said no man could live and go through those cedars with the snow which must be on the ground. I said that I would go, as I would never live to know that women and children were starving to death for the want of an effort on my part.<br />
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The next morning I placed the packs on my mules, tying the head of one to the tail of the other and leading the first one. In this way I traveled the entire distance, going on foot myself. The second day, when I cam to the slick rocks, I looked back and saw a band of horses following me with men driving them. When they reached me at the bottom of the rocks I found it was Jack and Adam Robb, formerly of Paragonah.(3) They told me they were going to leave their horses at the Lake and accompany me through, as they had been off their homesteads near Farmington, New Mexico, for six months and were afraid someone might jump their claims.<br />
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We made good time, following the back bone or dividing ridge between the Colorado and San Juan Rivers toward the Elk Mountains, the snow getting deeper every mile we traveled. The weather was so cold that the snow was not crusted. Five days I spent in these cedars and gulches with the snow up to my chin. I had to cut trees out of my way in order to get through and my mules did not have a mouthful of food during this time. On Feb. 22nd, 1880 (my 24th birthday), I got out of this deep snow into a branch of the Comb Wash where the ground was bare. Here my mules would eat a little grass and then roll in the sand, which seemed to give them much pleasure, after being in the snow so long. The next day was good traveling down the Comb Wash.<br />
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Passing the Harris camp (4) the following day I reached Montezuma. Geo. Harris road out overtaking me, (5) asking me how long I had been on the road. I answered that this was my ninth day. He said, “You have made good time.” I asked him when Dan Harris had got through. He said “Yesterday,” and explained that he and his companions had eaten up all his supplies. He had been wandering in the deep snow 29 days (6) from our camp in the Hole-in-the-Rock. Geo. Harris desired to buy some of my supplies but I stated that no money on [pp. 211] earth could buy them, as they were sent to relieve those who were starving at Montezuma.<br />
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George and his brother Dan immediately got ready to return on my tracks to the main camp, which they did, reaching the camp at Cheese Ranch, about 10 miles east of the Colorado River. Inquiries were made as to whether they had seen me. They answered, “Yes, he got through, and for God’s sake if there are any of the rest of you that want to get through, you had better follow his tracks!” <br />
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It was a joyous moment for those starving Montezuma people when they saw me coming over the hill with the white sacks of flour on the packs. They had been watching for nearly a week, as the 60 days of promise were just expiring (my companions having on our first trip stated we would return with food in 60 days, they believing they could hold out that long).(7) They had but one pint of wheat left when I arrived and had not tasted flour for over four months. I stayed with these people 20 days while the Robb boys went up to Farmington and worked on their homesteads. Upon their return I joined them.<br />
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Just previous to our return a cowboy carrier [courier] had brought word to Montezuma Fort that the White River massacre (in which the Meeker family were massacred by Indians) had occurred and for us to be on the lookout as well as those at the fort.(8) Before leaving the camp at Cheese Ranch I had agreed upon a system of signals on any prominent ridge that I might cross to guide the company which way to come, my signals were three fires in a triangle. On the third way out we were making toward the Elk Mountains, arriving at a prominent ridge about noon. I made my first signals, which were immediately answered by a signal fire on the side of Elk Mountain. We were pleased to think that we would be with company again that night. No sooner had we started towads their fire in the afternoon and gone down into a box canyon than we came across the fresh trail of the Indians fleeing into the country west of the Elk Mountains. They had passed but an hour or so before. Not knowing whether the fire we had seen was an Indian’s signal fire or our friends, made our going dangerous, as we expected to be shot from every turn in the trail, my companions preferred that I go in the lead, they keeping well behind. I still had confidence in my God that he would preserve us, as he had done before. We found by the sign which the Indians’ horses had left that we were gaining on them as it made traveling for us much better than for them as they beat down the snowdrifts.<br />
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These Indians ran into our brethren’s camp about an hour ahead of us, retreating into the hills immediately not knowing but what our people were hostile toward them. They sent a squaw in, and our people gave her some clothes and food. Then others ventured in, they asked about us, but the Indians said they did not know anything of our whereabouts, although we were behind them. The men immediately came to the conclusion that they had killed us as they seemed so ignorant of our whereabouts. Six men immediately started out back on their trail expecting to find our dead bodies. They met us about half a mile from their camp. I then told them of the Meeker massacre and that perhaps [pp. 212] these were the Indians that were getting away. They immediately threw out guards to protect the camp and stock.<br />
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They had agreed to bring my wagon with them, but I learned it was where I had left it. This necessitated me going back after it. I met many different parties that were on their way to catch up with the main camp which was now at the Elk Mountain. The weaker ones were in the rear, some had an ox and a mule hitched together, some had cows and heifers in their teams, one I noticed was a pair of mules with an ox on the pike with a young girl riding the ox, to keep him in the road, all made inquiries of me how far it was to San Juan. The Robb boys accompanied me back as far as the Lakes staying there four days while I returned alone to Cheese Ranch for my wagon. In places where I could not get up the hills with my load wagon (having no help) I packed the supplies from my wagon onto pack mules, then came back for the wagon.<br />
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On April 4th, 1880, we overtook the main company at a place now called Rhen Cone on the San Juan River. (9) Next day we pulled up a steep dug way that had just been completed, (10) and the following day (April 6th 1880) we arrived at the point on the San Juan where Bluff City now stands. Much disappointment was experienced by members of the company of about 225 souls on their arrival for they had expected to find a large open valley, instead they found a narrow canyon with small patches of land on each side of the river. Wm. Hutchings of Beaver was the man that named the place Bluff City on account of the bluffs near by.(11)<br />
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The next day (leaving camp here) I pulled up to Ft. Montezuma which was my destination. The company now began the general work of colonizing, taking out the water, building water wheels, putting in crops, etc. I had promised Silas S. Smith who was captain of our company who was home at Paragoonah that I would let him know when the company got through, I just had time to scribble a letter to him sending it to Mancos (125 miles away) by a cowboy who was just leaving, to that effect, this being the first news to get back to Utah of the company getting through.(12)<br />
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Footnotes<br />
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1- Hobbs, and Harris had camped on Cottonwood Creek when the storm struck. These California miners are mentioned in numerous accounts but are never given further identification.<br />
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2- During this time Hobbs did get his outfit across the river, probably coming across with the rest of the wagons from Fifty-mile camp late in January 1880. He took his wagon as far as Cheese Camp before finally setting out with packs for Montezuma, as is “indicated by later references in this account. Although Hobbs uses the plural, “wagons” in this one place, it seems quote obvious that he had but one.<br />
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3- Platte D. Lyman’s journal entry for February 15, states that four men started for the San Juan with pack animals that day. This number probably included Hobbs, and the Robbs. This checks about right with later statements by Hobbs, that he arrived at Comb Wash on February 22 and at Montezuma two or three days later, having traveled 9 days from Cheese Camp. James Dunton and Amasa Barton had also taken a herd of horses ahead of the main company from Cheese Camp, according to the Lyman record.<br />
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4- At the site of Bluff.<br />
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5- George Harris rode out of the Harris camp at Bluff and overtood Hobbs as he was passing by on his way to Montezuma.<br />
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6- Hobbs had spent nine days, having left Cheese Camp February 15. He and Dan Harris had originally crossed the Colorado to begin their trip together about January 23 or 24.<br />
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7- In his Desert News (December 29, 1919) account Hobbs says: “I having on my first trip stated I would return with food in 60 days.”<br />
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8- For an account of this massacre see LeRoy R. Hafen (ed), Colorado and its People, I, 381-86 It is hardly likely that the Indians Hobbs followed into camp three days later were members of the Meeker Massacre party.<br />
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9- Rhen Cone! -- bend or corner. This is where the San Juan cuts through Comb Ridge. It is the site of the later Barton trading post where Amasa Barton was killed by an Indian a few years later.<br />
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10- San Juan Hill.<br />
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11- As far as I have been able to learn, this is the thinly account that gives William Hutchings credit for having suggested the name of Bluff City. I see no reason to doubt it. When the U.S. Post Office Department was preparing to establish an office there, the name was shortened to Bluff.<br />
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12- In his Desert News account, Hobbs states: “My father, who lived at Parowan, had promised Silas Smith, who was still at his home in Paragonah … that he would let him know when he got a letter from me saying the company got through…”<br />
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APPENDIX I<br />
HOLE-IN-THE-ROCK PERSONNEL<br />
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B. Personnel Of The Hole-IN-The-Rock Expedition:<br />
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Gurr, William Heber (Parowan) Family Friends traveled to U.S. on Ship Lucas w/Robbs<br />
Anna Hanson<br />
William John<br />
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Holyoak, Henry (Paragonah) [Sarah Permelia’s Uncle]<br />
Sarah Ann Robinson<br />
Alice Jane<br />
Henry John<br />
Mary Luella<br />
Eliza Ellen<br />
Albert Daniel<br />
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Robb, Adam Franklin (Paragonah)<br />
Sarah P. Holyoak<br />
Albertus<br />
William Heber<br />
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Robb, George (Paragonah)<br />
Sarah Ann Edwards<br />
Ellen Jane<br />
Sarah Ann<br />
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Robb, William (Paragonah)<br />
Ellen Stones<br />
William<br />
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C. Persons Sometimes Listed As Among The Hole-In-The-Rock Company But Without Definite Proof:<br />
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Robb, Alexander<br />
Robb, Samuel (Son of William Robb and Susannah Drummond)<br />
Robb, ThomasGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-37531878563975928342011-02-03T11:20:00.032-07:002011-02-08T08:14:07.911-07:00Hole-in-the-Rock - Liahona Aug. 1996<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDolH-6RQ4urV7p9T9SJoeMdti1fXPEcTiN6rVJpAFbXLUYQo7atyyI3Jwf7-6QjnX2Q1uWRqm9-7-G5yhqKlpCzQQmcsCyk_csUZF-vC7TbV1s8yOhzjeUYD_z-HQiK2O3GWJytKfpJsS/s1600/Hole+in+the+Wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" s5="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDolH-6RQ4urV7p9T9SJoeMdti1fXPEcTiN6rVJpAFbXLUYQo7atyyI3Jwf7-6QjnX2Q1uWRqm9-7-G5yhqKlpCzQQmcsCyk_csUZF-vC7TbV1s8yOhzjeUYD_z-HQiK2O3GWJytKfpJsS/s1600/Hole+in+the+Wall.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hole-in-the-Rock </div><div style="text-align: center;">By LaRene Porter Gaunt</div><br />
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LaRene Porter Gaunt, "Hole-in-the-Rock", Liahona, Aug. 1996, 21 <br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The faith, courage, and sacrifice of the Saints who passed through Hole-in-the-Rock in 1880 stand as an example to all Latter-day Saints of the power available to us when we are on the Lord’s errand.</span><br />
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“Should we turn back or move ahead?” This was the question that dominated the thoughts of the pioneer company on the night of 3 December 1879. Church President John Taylor had called this group of pioneers to settle the San Juan Mission, in the southeastern part of what is now the state of Utah. But at this point in the trek, there seemed to be no clear answer on how to proceed.<br />
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The pioneers were camped at 40-Mile Spring, located on a high plateau. Silas S. Smith, the president of the company, realized how serious their situation was. Camped in some 80 wagons were nearly 250 men, women, and children. Hundreds of cattle were also part of the caravan. Winter was upon them, and they had too few supplies and other resources to remain at this encampment until spring.<br />
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President Smith sat in his tent and deliberated with other leaders. Turning back seemed impossible. Behind them, to the west, heavy snows had buried the road through the Escalante Mountains, as well as any foliage the livestock could eat. Besides, the pioneers took seriously the calling President Taylor had given them to settle the San Juan Mission, which was part of President Brigham Young’s original plan to establish settlements throughout much of the West. Who among them would refuse such a call?<br />
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</tbody></table>Most felt it was impossible. After much discussion, one of the men made the motion to leave the decision to “President Smith and the Lord.” 1 A unanimous vote reflected the faith of those present that the Lord would inspire their leader.Ahead of the pioneers, to the east, lay more than 300 kilometers of rough terrain with no road and little water. A decision to go forward would force them to travel through Hole-in-the-Rock—a crevice in the west wall of Glen Canyon at a high plateau above the Colorado River. It was a dangerous shortcut, but the only other trail was more than 600 kilometers long. An exploring party’s report had been pessimistic. Going through Hole-in-the-Rock would mean taking wagons and cattle on a trail that dropped 610 meters, one-third of that drop at a 45-degree angle.</div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The next morning, President Smith called a meeting to announce the decision to move ahead. “The miracle of this decision went through the company like an electric shock,” wrote Kumen Jones, a member of the group, “and all was good cheer and hustle.” In the meeting, many bore testimony in support of moving ahead. Someone began to sing. Others joined in, and soon the chilly December air rang with “The Spirit of God like a fire is burning!” (Hymns, 1985, number 2).</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“We Did Make Dirt and Rock Fly”</span><br />
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United in their resolve to be true to their call from the prophet, the company headed into the desert toward 50-Mile Spring. Since there was no road, the pioneers cut their own through what one man described as “the roughest country I ever saw a wagon go over.” Mostly rock and nearly void of foliage, the land was a combination of gulches and straight-walled chasms more than 100 meters deep.<br />
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At 50-Mile Spring, President Smith divided the company into three work groups: one to work at the crevice, one to build a road from the crevice to the river 1.2 kilometers away, and one to build a ferry. For the next six weeks, all three groups worked simultaneously. “I don’t think I ever [saw] … men go to work with more of a will to do something than that crowd did,” wrote Cornelius I. Decker of the group who worked to widen the narrow crevice. “We were all young men; … we did make dirt and rock fly.” Two blacksmith forges were established at “the Hole” so that blacksmiths could keep tools sharp as men cut solid rock. Several men were lowered by rope in half-barrels over the 14-meter cliff. While dangling in midair, they drilled holes in the cliff and filled them with blasting powder. Work continued in snow storms as well as in sunshine.<br />
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</tbody></table>The second group constructed a road over virtually impassable land. The steep upper third of the road was a serious challenge; among the problems the workers had to solve was how to create a section of road along the face of a 15-meter rock wall. First they blasted a ledge along the wall, then extended the ledge outward. This was done by hammering staves into holes drilled parallel to the ledge. Logs, rocks, and gravel were piled into the resulting area to build up a shelf just wide enough to accommodate a wagon. <br />
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</div><span style="font-size: large;">“I’ll Never Forget that Day”</span><br />
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On 26 January 1880, everything was ready.<br />
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Elizabeth M. Decker wrote of the first wagons to go down through “the Hole”: “Coming down the hole in the rock to get to the river … is almost strait down, the cliffs on each side are five hundred ft. [about 155 meters] high and there is just room enough for a wagon to go down. It nearly scared me to death. The first wagon I saw go down they put the brake on and … [chained the rear wheels together so they slid as a unit instead of rolled] and had a big rope fastened to the wagon and about ten men holding back on it and they went down like they would smash everything. I’ll never forget that day.”<br />
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The surface of Lake Powell has reached its permanent level at 4,000 feet.<br />
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</tbody></table>The wagon of Joseph Stanford Smith was the last of 26 wagons to pass through Hole-in-the-Rock that day. Brother Smith, known as Stanford, had helped others all day while his wife and three children sat on a pile of quilts in the snow and watched. Apparently not realizing that men would be coming to help them, Stanford and his wife, Belle, thought they were stranded. So they determined to bring their wagon down by themselves. Belle sat their three-year-old son on the quilts, placed the baby between his legs, and told them not to move until their father came back for them. Ada, the oldest, sat in front of her brothers and said a prayer.<br />
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Belle and one of the horses pulled on the ropes tied to the back of the wagon as Stanford braced his legs against the dashboard and gently urged the lead horses on. As soon as they started down, the anchor horse fell. Belle caught her foot in the rocks and broke free several times before she too fell and was dragged along with the horse down the steep slope. By the time the wagon stopped, a jagged rock had torn into Belle’s leg from heel to hip. Stanford ran to her to see if she was all right. With pioneer tenacity, Belle told him she had “crow-hopped” all the way down. Stanford helped her into the wagon, cleaned her cut, and then climbed back up for the children. As he passed his horse, which was dazed but alive, Stanford took off his hat and waved it in the air as a salute to his wife. They had made it!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">“Hustle and Harmony”</span><br />
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After crossing the Colorado River by ferry, the company still faced more than 240 kilometers of rugged ground. Elizabeth M. Decker described this land in a letter to her parents. “It’s the roughest country you or anybody else ever seen; it’s nothing in the world but rocks and holes, hills, and hollows. The mountains are just one solid rock as smooth as an apple.” Because the land turned out to be rougher than anticipated, the journey took much longer than expected—six months instead of six weeks—making the so-called shortcut extremely arduous. Two babies were born along the way. Supplies had to be brought in to the company by mule train. On 6 April 1880, the exhausted company came upon a few acres of good farmland near a small river. They named the spot Bluff City.<br />
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Though travel worn, the pioneers had remained true to their resolve to follow the prophet and move forward, and they had endured the hardships in good spirits. As one member of the company recalled, “In a camp … moving … through extremely rough country, one would naturally look for some trouble and a few accidents, but this was not the case. All was hustle and harmony.”<br />
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The road created by this pioneer company served as the major highway in and out of the area for about one year. Westward traffic heading back up the steep corridor through Hole-in-the-Rock required each wagon to have a six-horse team.<br />
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By 1882 the road had fallen into disuse, but the pioneers had done what they had set out to do—establish a settlement in a remote area of the proposed state of Deseret. Though the area today remains somewhat isolated, it stands as a legacy of those faithful and tenacious pioneers who cut their way through solid rock in obedience to a prophet’s call.<br />
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Note: David E. Miller, Hole-in-the-Rock (Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press, 1966), page 65. Miller’s book was the source for much of the information in this article.<br />
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Source: <a href="http://lds.org/liahona/1996/08/hole-in-the-rock?lang=eng">http://lds.org/liahona/1996/08/hole-in-the-rock?lang=eng</a><br />
PhotosGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-62317365896330484752011-01-28T11:24:00.000-07:002019-11-27T13:09:27.663-07:00William Robb and Ellen Bell and Susannah Drummond<blockquote class="tr_bq">
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Ellen Bell was born in Perth, Scotland, on June 30, 1819, the daughter of Margaret Monroe and William Bell, and the granddaughter of Isabella McLaughlin and Robert Monroe and Helen Normand and William Bell. (She was christened “Helen” Bell, and that is what is on her gravestone; however, she is referred to by the family as Ellen, and that is how we shall refer to her in this history.” <br />
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William Robb, born on January 15, 1815, in Caas of Cowry, Scotland, was the son of James Robb, a well-to-do farmer who was killed by the kick of a horse, and Christian Ewan Robb, who lived to be 100 and was buried in Kendoul Churchyard in Scotland. <br />
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James Robb and Christian Ewan Robb his Spouse<br />
James Robb who died at Barnhill<br />
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After William (22) and Ellen (18) were married on August 23, 1837, William bought a coach making and repair shop with his savings and part of her dowry, and in this shop he plied his trade. A family story has it that he first repaired and painted coaches for Queen Victoria and later actually built them.<br />
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The class structure in the United Kingdom was very rigid. Upon the death of the elder Robb (date unknown to us) William’s older brother Thomas was appointed by King William IV as “Squire of Bramblebury.” Thomas was suddenly important, and since he was now richer and in a higher class than William, he did not speak to him again, although, given William’s famous temper, there may have been additional reasons for the rift. Brother James, also richer than William, remained on friendly terms with him. Sisters Belle and Jane, both of whom married lower-class men, stayed on friendly terms with William and James, possibly Thomas as well.<br />
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Shortly after the birth of Ellen and William’s first child, James (September 12, 1838), William decided to take advantage of the government’s offer of free land in Australia, in the area known as New South Wales, for “free settlers and convicts.” Things were not going as well as William wished, and his quick temper also caused problems in his profession: once, in the throes of anger, he threw a wrench through the dashboard of a coach and had to rebuild it. <br />
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William sold his business, invested the capital in hardware and household goods, and, along with his brother, James, prepared to move his family across the seas. It was hard for Ellen to leave her family, to whom she was devoted, and although they corresponded, she was never to see them again. <br />
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The sailing ship to Australia took eight months. It was a difficult voyage, being delayed by a fierce storm and the resulting shipwreck at the Cape of Good Hope on the tip of Africa. Relatives in Scotland were greatly grieved by the first message that all hands on board had been lost in the disaster, and they were much relieved when the correct news came through at last.</div>
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Once in Sydney, the Robbs’ fortunes improved. William was given a tract of land by the government and provided with convict labor to improve it. At the same time, he and Ellen set up adjacent stores, William managing one which traded in tools, coaching building and hardware, and Ellen trading in dishes and household goods in the other. Listed in the 1847 Sydney directory is William Robb, Coachbuilder, 325 George Street, with the stores listed at 397 and 399 George Street.</div>
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The family flourished in Australia. Business grew as did the family: William Jr. (1841); Albert (1843); Ellen Matilda (1844); Ann (1846); Thomas (1848); John (1850); Alexander (1852); and Adam (1853).<br />
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In 1850, the year that John was born, James, then 12, was having trouble in school, being unable to get along with the other boys and engaging in numerous fights. In an effort to discipline him, William gave him several “licking’s.” While the family blamed inadequate medical care for his failure to recover, Williams always regretted he had been so severe, because James died shortly thereafter.<br />
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William did have his violent and temperamental side, but he also had a kind and caring side. After he and Ellen converted to the Mormon Church, their home was always open to missionaries and other Mormons, and at one time it was the district headquarters for the Church. Once a young missionary fell ill, and the Robbs cared for him in their home until he died. Because his body could not be shipped home, William paid all the expenses for his burial in Australia. He also financed the way for many needy friends to go to Utah while he and Ellen made their plans to emigrate.<br />
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Ellen was not only the loving mother of seven (surviving) children: she was also a successful businesswoman. She sent the money she earned from her store - which also carried luxury chinaware - to Utah by returning missionaries as a loan to the Church. There is no record that these funds ($6,000) were ever returned to her or her family.<br />
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In 1855, the family story took a different shift. Sixteen year old Susannah Drummond took a job as a clerk in William’s store. A lovely girl with dark hair and blue eyes, she enjoyed the acquaintance of William Robb Jr., two years younger than she. The romance was short lived, however, since William, Sr. forbade his son to visit her again. In fact, when he found his son “sparking” Susannah, he thrashed him soundly... in spite of Ellen’s pleas for mercy. William, evidently furious at his son’s interest in a girl he wanted, upset his son to the point that William, Jr. left home, vowing never to return. Susannah moved into the Robb household as a domestic. William Sr.’s interest in her grew. <br />
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That same year, 1855, Ellen gave birth to another son, whom William named George Drummond Robb after Susannah’s father. One can imagine Ellen’s reaction to all this.<br />
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Susannah’s father was the son of an English gentleman, while her mother, Susannah Jenkins, was the pretty daughter of a gardener or farmer. One day when George Drummond was out hunting, he met Susannah and they fell in love at first sight, marrying in 1835 against the wishes of his family. They made their home near her parents.<br />
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The first years of their married life were happy. A daughter, Sarah, was born in 1839 when George left on what was to be a short business trip. He never returned. As the weeks stretched into months, Susannah gave up all hope of ever seeing her husband again. When her daughter, whom she named Susannah, was born on November 13, 1839, Susannah Drummond had neither the strength nor the desire to live. She died soon after and was buried in Bath.<br />
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After their mother’s death, the two little girls were taken in by Susannah’s cousin, William Hawkins, and his wife, Eliza, who were childless. The children called them “Aunty and Uncle Hawkins.” The Hawkins couple decided to take the girls to Australia because they were afraid the Drummond family might try to claim them.<br />
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At the time Susannah moved in with the Robb family, the doctrine of polygamy was becoming more widely known and was taught to the faithful in Australia as well as other places around the world. Since Susannah’s guardians, Aunty and Uncle Hawkins, had joined the Church along with Susannah, they were neither surprised nor dismayed when William asked Susannah to be his polygamous wife. She consented, and although William had been married to Ellen for twenty years, was 42 years old, and had fathered ten children, he married eighteen-year old Susannah in 1857, a Mormon missionary presiding. Certainly, the marriage had no standing under British law.<br />
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William’s children were aghast. Until this time, William and Ellen had had a close relationship, working together at home and at the shops, planning together for their eventual trip to Zion. Already upset with their father for the death of James and the thrashing and alienation of William, Jr., the older children were further troubled by this marriage to a young girl which was so distressing to their mother. When Ellen protested against the marriage, ...she threatened to leave him and go by herself to Utah, where she felt her money on loan to the Church would provide for her family. At that, William decided to go there immediately with the family.<br />
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William sold the businesses for a reported $50,000 and the family bought clothes, food, seed and all other necessary goods for their new home. They bade goodbye to William’s brother James, his family, and other friends in Sydney, and on June 27, 1857, they left on the sailing ship, “Lucas,” Captain J.C. Dagget in command.<br />
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Susannah’s sister Sarah had married a sailor named Richard Rillstone, who signed onto the “Lucas” as one of the crew, which paid for his passage over. Aunty and Uncle Hawkins also came along, and William paid the fare for several returning missionaries as well.<br />
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In the Robb party in addition to William, Sr., were Susannah, then three months pregnant, and the gallant Ellen and her eight surviving children: William, Jr. (16); Ellen (13); Ann (11); Thomas (9); John (7); Alexander (5); Adam (4); and baby George (2). Certainly, Ellen had her hands full, especially considering that her husband was in thrall over his pregnant teen-aged bride.<br />
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Because of bad weather, it took 108 days (over three and a half months) to cross the Pacific Ocean, and many of the passengers were sick all they way. When the ship docked in San Pedro, California, on October 12, 1857, Susannah said goodbye to Sarah, from whom she had never before been separated. Since Richard was a member of the crew, he had to complete the entire voyage, which meant traveling on to Oregon. From there, he and Sarah - and new baby William Wall Rillstone, who had been born September 22 on board ship - expected to go to Utah to join the Robbs. They never made it, and were never heard from again. Susannah wrote letters to California, Oregon, Australia and even to Scotland in her desperate efforts to trace her sister, but she never found her, finally concluding that the Rillstones had lost their lives at sea or at the hands of Indians. This loss was a lifelong tragedy for Susannah, who waited and waited for that longed for reunion.<br />
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Once in San Pedro, William loaded the family possessions, which included a considerable sum of gold placed into packs, into a hired wagon and took the family to San Bernadino. Ellen and William stayed with a doctor friend from Australia while final preparations were made to cross the desert to Utah. Susannah remained with the Hawkins in a camp near the edge of town so she would not be discovered as a polygamous wife. <br />
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San Bernadino had been established in 1851 as an important link on the journey from San Pedro to Salt Lake City. About a month before the Robbs’ arrival there, the Mountain Meadows Massacre (in which the Fancher party on their way west were cruelly murdered by a group of Mormons) caused such anti-Mormon sentiment that Mormons in outlying areas were called home to Salt Lake. Some 90% of the three thousand Mormons then living in San Bernadino packed up their belongings, sold their holdings - usually at a loss, if they could find buyers at all - and made the long journey back to Salt Lake. The Robbs arrived there in the midst of all this turmoil and at a time when many Mormons had already departed.<br />
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Shortly after the Robbs arrived in San Bernadino, an angry mob gathered in the area and threatened to tar and feather the newly arrived group. The Robb’s friend, the respected doctor, stepped out his front door with his gun and told the mob that these new arrivals were his friends, “that they had been on the high seas when the massacre was committed, and that they could not possibly have had anything to do with it. If you (the mob) want to come into my home to take them, it will be over my dead body.” The mob dispersed, but the travelers didn’t know how much longer they would be safe, so they made immediate preparations to move on.<br />
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When the sun greeted them the next morning, they already had a good start, and by the time they camped that night and were finally able to rest, they were all physically and mentally exhausted.<br />
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Along the way, the company was ever watchful for wild beasts, hostile Indians, and threatening anti-Mormon gangs, standing a guard every night as a precaution. They did meet many Indians, but none seemed especially hostile. The pioneers treated the Indians in a kindly fashion, giving them food and clothing. At one camp, the immigrants cooked a huge pot of cornmeal mush, and shared it with the Indians. The children were greatly amused to see the Indians try to eat this soft food with their fingers. The Indians refused to use spoons, which were offered, and even scorned the use of cups and bowls. Only if there were too many to gather directly around the pot would they accept these smaller containers.<br />
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While camped on the Mojave Desert near the Colorado River, Susannah gave birth to her first child, a little boy she named Mojave. She was delighted, as she loved the baby dearly and felt she had a family of her own at last.<br />
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The first white men the travelers met on their journey were some missionaries in Santa Clara, Utah, a tiny place on the Utah - Nevada border just a bit north of Arizona. Under the leadership of Joseph Hamlin, the missionaries were trying to become friendly with the Indians and teach them to farm.<br />
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The party traveled on. Baby Mojave was sick, and on Christmas Day at Cedar Fort (now Cedar City), he died. Susannah was heartbroken to lay her baby away in the desert land so far from home.<br />
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One week later, they reached Paragonah. It was New Year’s Day, 1858. The six-week journey from San Bernadino to Paragonah had been a continuing nightmare for Susannah, suffering through the final weeks of pregnancy, then childbirth, nursing her sick baby, and finally watching him die and burying him. No doubt, she wished she had her sister to comfort her. The whole trip from Sydney to Paragonah had taken over six months.<br />
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In 1857, Paragonah was a small Mormon community in Iron County, Utah, some 24 miles north of Cedar Fort. Residents of Parowan, about four miles southwest of Paragonah, had assembled this new village a few years earlier, but because of Indian problems, permanent homes in Paragonah were put off. A fort was laid out and completed in 1855. Made of adobes, it was 100 feet square and two stories in height. The lower walls were three feet thick and the upper walls were two feet thick. There was only one entrance to the fort and no outside windows were placed in the lower story, though several were inserted in the upper story to serve as observation points as well as for light.<br />
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The newly arrived group from Paragonah moved into the fort, as Indians were still troublesome. The dwelling houses were connected with the outside wall of the fort, but extended all around the fort facing the center. Each family was given rooms according to the number of family members, and the northeast corner was a large room which served as church, school house and amusement hall.<br />
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On November 4, 1858, Susannah’s second child, Samuel, was born and he was to be her only surviving son. Ellen gave birth to her last child, Carrie, on July 19, 1859, but Carrie died shortly after birth.<br />
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Life in the Paragonah Fort was simple, but there were periodic diversions. Thursday evenings, there were prayer meetings. On other days, there were spelling bees, and the women had spinning bees where they made raw wool into yarn to be woven into cloth. They took turns holding these bees in each other’s homes, and were rewarded with supper.<br />
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Each family had a few milk cows which were herded and guarded on the meadows by the men, while the women were given turns to use the milk to provide butter and cheese for their families.<br />
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[Once, on the Fourth of July, it was Mary Prothero’s turn to make cheese. The Protheros were from Wales and were relatives of the Edwards family; they were also among the first and most prominent residents of Paragonah. Mary’s daughter, Susie, had a new pair of shoes, but her mother lent them to another girl to wear to the celebration since they wouldn’t be going. When the cheese was in the press, however, a neighbor invited the Protheros to go to the dance with them. Susie was nearly in tears as she sat at the dance, trying to keep her bare feet covered while her new shoes danced gaily over the floor on the other girl’s feet. From Ilene Kingsbury’s Paragonah Patrols.]<br />
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In fact, the community was as united as one big family in their work. The men, when going to the canyons for firewood, went in companies or squads of six or eight. This was a time of suspense, lest their stock or crops be destroyed, and preparations were always considered for attacks which might be made by Indians.<br />
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Eventually, a corral was built just north of the fort, it too having high walls for protection, and the men took turns guarding the stock in the corral at night and on the meadows by day. The fort was considered one of the strongest and safest forts in the area, and was occupied until 1862. In 1860, a town site was measured off, and by 1862, new homes were being built and people were leaving the fort.<br />
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William Robb is said to have built both Ellen and Susannah a log house, which stood side by side on the property east of and across the road from the fort, on the south corner of the northeast block. The date was probably about 1861.<br />
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Some family writers have suggested that Susannah and Ellen “became good friends” during this time because they shared “the hardships of pioneer life.” There is, however, considerable evidence of bitterness on the side of Ellen’s children so this “friendliness’ is somewhat unlikely.<br />
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Not long after his arrival in Paragonah, William was summoned to Salt Lake by Brigham who had learned of the “fortune” in gold coins that William had brought from Australia. Brigham persuaded William to make a large loan to the Church for the purpose of financing wagon trains from Missouri. (The ill-fated handcart companies convinced Brigham that needy converts needed more assistance, and the practice had started of sending fully-equipped wagon trains out from Utah to meet the pioneers at the Missouri River.) A dispute as to whether the funds exchanged were a loan or a gift eventually led to a serious breach between William and the Church.<br />
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1861 was to prove an eventful year. On April 15, Susannah gave birth to her first daughter, Isabelle, who was known as “Baby Bell.” Then, in October, during the Conference, Brigham called William Robb, among others, to go to the Cotton Mission to Washington County, in order to help settle Utah’s Dixie. It was Brigham’s hope to make the entire Mormon country self-sufficient, and he was optimistic that the climate and soil in Dixie would be good for growing cotton. <br />
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At first, William was reluctant, because he liked the life in Paragonah and had seen the small rocky valley he was being sent to, the many hills and sparse vegetation, except for greasewood and cactus. The decision was a hard one. Some family accounts say the decision was reached by “family discussion.” According to William, Jr., his father “deserted Ellen as they were not getting along well since the polygamous marriage.” No doubt, the lack of harmony between his two families, his obvious preference for his younger wife, and his desire to follow the dictates of the Church were all factors leading him to decide to go.<br />
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It was then decided that William and Susannah and their two children would go to Harrisburg, a village in the Dixie area, while Ellen and her eight children would remain behind in Paragonah. William Jr., also called Bill, was put in charge of the farm and cattle, with the aid of his younger brothers: Thomas (14); John (12); Alex (10); Adam (9); and George (7). Ellen and her daughters, Ellen (18) and Ann (16) had many tasks of their own. They sheared the sheep, then spun wool into yarn which they then wove into cloth for the family clothing. The vegetable garden provided food and livestock yielded milk for butter and cheese. During the summer, the family lived down on the meadow in a log house so they could more readily look after the cattle, taking the excess cheese and butter to Salt Lake to be sold or traded for things not easily available in a small town.<br />
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Some time after 1864, Ellen had a big brick house built for her family, hiring the Spillsbury boys from Toqueville to build it. It was one of the first brick houses in Paragonah. Two stories high, it had four large rooms, each with its own fireplace, and was still standing in 1967, when JTW III and June visited the area.<br />
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Ellen was very proud of the beautiful dishes she brought from Australia and had a special cupboard built to display them. The townspeople, men as well as women, called on her to admire them. Since there was not occasion in Paragonah for Ellen and her daughters to wear the silk and satin brocaded clothes they brought with them, they sold them to the women in town to be made into fancy hats. The Robb women were content to wear homespun dresses and knit stockings, just like the other pioneer women of the day. <br />
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1864, the Edwards family arrived in Paragonah from Wales and the two families got acquainted. Both Sarah Edwards and Ellen Robb were strong women, each with a large family to care for alone, and they had much in common. Not long after their arrival, Sarah’s oldest son William married Ellen’s daughter, Ann (1868); then, in 1875, Ellen’s son, John, married Sarah’s daughter, Sarah Ann. [In 1864, Ellen’s older daughter Ann, who had married a man named Anderson, died, and Ellen was grieved, for she was close to her girls.] <br />
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Meanwhile, William and Susannah (22), Samuel (3), and Baby Bell (1) left for Harrisburg in the Spring of 1862. They traveled with two covered wagons, one drawn by a mule team and the other by oxen, bringing with them food, clothing, grain, vegetable seeds, axes, shovels, hammers, nails, a plough, hoe, and anvil. The trip took four days - a distance of about 60 miles. Susannah hated to leave Paragonah, especially since Aunty and Uncle Hawkins had settled in Beaver, Utah, some 30 miles the other side of Paragonah, and visiting with them now would be even more difficult.<br />
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For their home, William chose a knoll overlooking the valley, and he and Susannah worked hard building a two-room house out of hand-cut sandstone bricks. Flat rocks were placed side-by-side to make the floor as level as possible until lumber could be secured o make a wooden floor. Both rooms had a huge fireplace, and the door that faced north led to the living room. <br />
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While they were building their home, the family lived in one of their covered wagons which had been set into the ground. That first spring and summer were spent clearing the ground of rocks and planting crops. After the harvest, the home was completed before winter set in.<br />
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Harrisburg had been settled by Moses Harris, an early settler in San Bernadino, on the Virgin River near Quail Creek, but flooding drove the settlers further up Quail Creek to the Cottonwood Creek fork. The location and climate seemed ideal for a good life: crystal clear water for domestic use, crops and livestock; a splendid forest of pine timber to provide firewood just a day’s ride away. However, it proved hard to wrest a living from this desert country. The spring gave little water, and it was a problem getting the water to where it was needed most.<br />
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Even so, Susannah was happy in her new home. She was proud of the fine, big fireplace whose flickering firelight often provided the only illumination at night, since candles were not always available. They were considered “modern conveniences” in those days. Susannah learned to spin and weave; she became adept at cooking over the open fireplace; she knit sox and sewed dresses, shirts and trousers. The family bought shoes from the local shoemaker, but went barefoot as much as possible to save the shoes. Cotton, molasses, honey, fresh and dried fruits, brooms and straw hats were sent to Iron and Beaver Counties in exchange for potatoes, cheese, meat and candles.<br />
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The years went by. It was Susannah’s and William’s sorrow to lose two more children during those years. Susannah born in January, 1864, died in October that same year; and Albert, born in September, 1866, lived only 19 months. Both babies were buried in the little Harrisburg Cemetery just south of the Robb home.<br />
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A month after Albert’s death, William took the grieving Susannah to the Endowment House in Salt Lake where they were married for time and all eternity (“endowed”) and their three dead babies sealed to them, as were Samuel and Isabelle. Susannah was comforted by the belief that the time would come when she would again hold her babies in her arms.<br />
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Baby Bell was seven and Samuel almost ten when Lydia Ann was born on October 31, 1868, and the family’s prayers that the new baby be granted life and health were granted. Hard times, however, came upon Harrisburg. In 1869, a grasshopper plague, a Navajo raiding party and low water caused many of the Robbs’ friends to leave Harrisburg. In the next few years, occasional flooding destroyed more valuable land, driving still more folks into the new town of Leeds just three miles away.<br />
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Meanwhile, not far way, some miners were becoming interested in the possibility of a silver strike. In 1870, a prospector named John Kemple set up the Harrisburg Mining District and started developing a mine, but in 1874, there still wasn’t much more than small scale mining. Although the boom years took place after William Robb left Harrisburg in 1874, he is said to have sold wine and meat to the small settlement in the mining area prior to his departure.<br />
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Susannah and William hoped to have another son and looked forward to the new baby due in the spring of 1873, but when the time came, Susannah became very ill. Since there were no doctors or nurses nearby, the only help came from a neighbor, and Susannah gave birth to a stillborn son on April 26. Hemorrhaging badly, she knew she was dying and asked her grief-stricken husband to bring the children to her. She told Samuel to be a good boy, comfort his father all he could, and help Bell look after the little girls. Bell was so sad and frightened she could not go to her mother, instead creeping away to cry alone. Kissing her two baby girls goodbye, Susannah spent the last few moments alone with her husband.<br />
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She was laid to rest, her baby boy in her arms, in the Harrisburg Cemetery, next to the graves of two of her children. She was only 33 years old, had borne eight children, lost four of them, and had done her best to carry the burdens of her short life. On her tombstone is inscribed: <br />
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In Memory of Susannah Robb<br />
Born Nov. 13, 1839 <br />
Died April 26, 1873 <br />
Farewell dear Mother Sweet they rest <br />
Weary with years and worn with pain<br />
Farewell till in some happy place<br />
We shall behold they face again.<br />
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William stayed in Harrisburg for less than a year after Susannah died. Samuel, who turned 15 the fall after her death, and Bell, who turned 12 just before, did their best to help with the farming and other chores and help care for Lydia Ann (4) and Eliza Jane (2) but it was more work than they could manage. William brought the family back to Paragonah to get Ellen’s assistance, but she couldn’t do much, since she was ill. She tried, but on April 11, 1874, shortly after William and the children returned, Ellen died at the age of 55.</div>
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William lived in Ellen’s big brick house with Susannah’s four children, Ellen’s children being grown and independent by this time. Bell took care of her father until he died. After his return to Paragonah, William made an effort to gain back some of the money he had loaned the Church, and was offered some cattle as payment. When he went to Strawberry Valley to obtain the cattle from the Church herd, he was allowed to chose only the scrubs. His account was then credited at the rate of $79 a head, while the going rate for good cattle was between $10 and $20 a head. William felt the Church had cheated him royally.</div>
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He sometimes refused to wear a shirt, either wearing a burlap one he made himself, or doing without one altogether. Once he went shirtless for several days and contracted pneumonia. (One family story has it that this is what led to his death.) His family would visit him in his big house and bring him clean clothing, but he would toss it aside. A tall man with a full red beard, William was free-hearted, had a terrible temper, smoked a strong pipe, talked with a marked Scottish brogue, and hated April because he thought it was an unlucky month. <br />
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Parowan Utah</td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Kinnoull Parish Church Yard, Perth, Scotland, burial place of James Robb (1785-1859). <br />
KINNOULL PARISH CHURCH - The earliest recorded reference to Kinnoull Parish Church appears in Bagimond's Roll, a Papal taxation, of 1287. Although in the diocese of St Andrew's, it was not one of the churches mentioned as having been consecrated by Bishop David de Bainha in the middle of the 13th century. However, this is not to say that the parish did not exist or that there was not a church. <br />
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By the early 19th century it was recognised that, due to the dilapidated state of the "old church" and a rapidly growing parish, a new, larger building was required. The present building was opened for worship on Sunday 15th April 1827. It had cost £3,873 15s 6d to build. A new manse was built in 1829. This was sold in 1986. The church hall was built in 1901. <br />
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The stained glass windows within the church belong to several periods. The large west window, "The Millais Window" (pictured above), which faces one on entry by the main door, was presented by George Gray of Bowerswell in 1870. Its design was based on drawings made famous by his son-in-law, Sir John Everett Millais, President of The Royal Academy. The painted glass panels make up a series of 14 separate Parables of Our Lord. <br />
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The east window above the main door, presented by Miss Alice Anderson, depicts the Nativity, Christ calling the Disciples, Christ appearing to the Disciples following the Resurrection and Christ at Emmaus. The window was dedicated in 1933. <br />
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In the south west corner of the church are two memorial windows. The one on the west wall, commemorating the Rev John W Henderson, depicts Jesus' baptism, the raising of the widow's son, the Crucifixion with the figures of Mary and John at the foot of the Cross and Jesus with Mary Magdalene in the garden. The south window, commemorating Mrs Margaret Anderson, includes the figures of David and Isaiah, The Annunciation and the Presentation in the Temple. <br />
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The west window of the south transept, commemorates the Rev William Hume, and was installed in 1973. It portrays St Columba and St Ninian (pictures below), the two saints principally associated with the spread of Christianity throughout Scotland. <br />
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In the north west corner of the church is the Boys' Brigade Centenary Window, presented to the church by its Boys' Brigade company, the 3rd Perth, in 1989 (picture below). <br />
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In 1977, the 150th anniversary of the opening of the present church building, substantial changes were made to the interior layout of the church, the most significant being the moving of the organ consul from in front of "The Millais Window" to its present position. The pulpit was also raised. In 1957 the organ had been completely rebuilt. It was extensively renovated in 1995. <br />
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In 2002, the 175th anniversary of the present church building was celebrated, with a number of congregational Special Events. <br />
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Over the past few years the Church and its buildings has been subject to a programme of continuing maintenance to preserve the buildings for future generations. The Manse had a new utility room added, the Hall had a new heating system installed and the ground floor windows replaced. As the building is a 'Grade 2 listed building' special consideration had to be made to the type of windows installed. The most recent Church upgrade has been the renovation of a number of stained and plain glass windows to ensure their preservation. During 2006, 12 windows were removed, refurbished and restored. This included the "Millais Window". The refurbishment work for this project was approximately £90,000. The windows were completed by the end of 2006 and a Re-dedication Service was held on Sunday 28th January 2007. The walls that surround the Church's gardens had some remedial work undertaken as several cracks had appeared. The next proposed large scale refurbishment work to be undertaken will be the removal and reinstating of the roof slates. Nail wear is feared and it has been recommended that this work be completed within a 5 year time frame. Fund raising is on-going to ensure that this can be completed. <br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: </span><a href="http://www.kinnoullparishchurch.co.uk/history.html"><span style="font-size: x-small;">http://www.kinnoullparishchurch.co.uk/history.html</span></a> <br />
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See Video of Kinnoull Churchyard Perthshire Scotland <br />
<a href="http://perthshire.blogspot.com/2007/12/kinnoull-perthshire-scotland.html">http://perthshire.blogspot.com/2007/12/kinnoull-perthshire-scotland.html</a>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-82919836015300267672010-12-14T14:41:00.002-07:002011-06-13T15:28:21.561-06:00Christmas in Scotland<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>The Scottish people have their big celebrations on New Year's Day, called Hogmanay. A long time ago there is a superstition that it is bad luck for the fire to go out on Christmas Eve, since it is at this time that the elves are abroad and only a raging fire will keep them from coming down the chimney.<br />
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On Christmas day, people sometimes make big bonfires and dance around them to the playing of bagpipes. Bannock cakes made of oatmeal are traditionally eaten at Christmas.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">In Scotland, Christmas had traditionally been celebrated very quietly, because the Church of Scotland - the Presbyterian Church - has never placed any great emphasis on the Christmas festival, However, the Scots are members of the Church of England or other churches generally celebrate Christmas in the same way as the English people disapproved of Christmas for they believed that there was too much riotous festivity that went on. Nowadays these things are held at Hogmanay, but they do celebrate Christmas with some very interesting customs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqmbOvqJeTTnRlwGYzQwkLDcvhyNbIJrQdcTB8omlGe6IkIqTR7kIusvIyBAf-kFrmhWTV8xmifSWITGh4jfBU7s6Oz0Uqf13K2WIGrQ87Q3epytckU22PGh5LYU5FFer8vDX-4__wpoU/s1600/hollybar.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="16" n4="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiqmbOvqJeTTnRlwGYzQwkLDcvhyNbIJrQdcTB8omlGe6IkIqTR7kIusvIyBAf-kFrmhWTV8xmifSWITGh4jfBU7s6Oz0Uqf13K2WIGrQ87Q3epytckU22PGh5LYU5FFer8vDX-4__wpoU/s320/hollybar.gif" width="320" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>The Scots celebrate Christmas rather somberly and reserve their merriment for New Year's Eve which is called Hogmanay. This word may derive from a kind of oat cake that was traditionally given to children on New Year's Eve. The first person to set foot in a residence in a New Year is thought to profoundly affect the fortunes of the inhabitants. Generally strangers are thought to bring good luck. Depending on the area, it may be better to have a dark-haired or fair-haired stranger set foot in the house. This tradition is widely known as "first footing." <br />
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Although Christmas and its customs were in disfavor for only a short time in England (during the reign of Cromwell), Scotland ignored the holiday far longer. Bear in mind that "Christmas" is "Christ's Mass" and mass was banned in Scotland. There are records of charges being brought against people for keeping "Yule" as it was called in Scotland. Amazingly, this dour, joy-crushing attitude lasted for 400 years. It has only been in recent years that the Scots observed December 25 as a special day at all. So if there is a specifically "Scottish" aspect to Christmas it is that it was not celebrated!<br />
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Christmas in Scotland is now a time for going to church, food, presents, parties, holidays and all sorts of other good things. It's a time for celebration because it's the birthday of Jesus. <br />
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Planning for Christmas starts weeks before the events. Children are busy writing their Christmas lists for Santa Claus, parents are busy buying presents, cleaning the house and organising food for the great day.<br />
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Houses are decorated with tinsel, holly wreaths candles and decorations. Mistletoe is hung to catch a kiss from anyone who stands under it. The Christmas tree, decorated with baubles, takes pride of place in any household. <br />
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On Christmas eve, children prepare for Santa Claus by hanging up their stockings in anticipation of their being filled with presents while they sleep. They leave out a small glass of whisky or milk for Santa along with a mince pie. They also leave out carrots for the reindeer - particularly Rudolph - the red nosed reindeer that guides his sleigh through the dark skies. Then the children are ready to go to bed. In all the excitement children find it difficult to get to sleep. Some waken up VERY early in the morning. <br />
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Christmas day finally arrives and is marked by screams of delight at the surprises Santa has left. Once the presents are opened, many people get ready to go to church. Christmas carols are sung during the hour long service.<br />
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On return, parents prepare the Christmas lunch while children play with their toys. Christmas dinner is a time when families get together - grannies, grandpas, aunts, uncles, cousins. Once it is finished and the clearing up done, there is generally a party. People sing songs, dance or play games. All the preparation has been worth it. People go to bed happy yet exhausted. Christmas is over for another year!<br />
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A traditional Christmas lunch will include - Starter: Scotch Broth or Smoked Salmon. Main course - Roast Turkey, Sage & Onion Stuffing, Chippolata Sausages, Roast Potatoes, Carrots, Brussel Sprouts. Dessert - Christmas Pudding and Brandy custard. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">YULE</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">by J K Annand</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm gaun to hing a stockin up,</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll borrow my big brither's,</div><div style="text-align: center;">It's bigger nor my sister's ane</div><div style="text-align: center;">And strang-er nor my mither's.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'll be in bed on Yule E'en</div><div style="text-align: center;">When Faither Christmas comes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I ken he'll wale oor chimley oot</div><div style="text-align: center;">Amang the ither lums.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On Yule richt early I'll be up</div><div style="text-align: center;">Afore the screich o day</div><div style="text-align: center;">To see what ferlies Santa Claus</div><div style="text-align: center;">Has brocht me for my play.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope he'll mind a cuddly bear,</div><div style="text-align: center;">And cups for dolly's tea</div><div style="text-align: center;">Wi lots o ither bonnie toys</div><div style="text-align: center;">For a guid wee lass like me.</div>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-23680770522392376092010-12-09T16:41:00.000-07:002010-12-09T16:41:49.845-07:00Journey on the Ship Lucas from the Gurr Family Record <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>From the Gurr Record of the ship journey of the Lucas. The following are the names of the Latter-day Saint converts who came from Australia on the ship Lucas June, 27, 1857 with Captain J. D. Daggett in command: From the Gurr records. William M. Wall, President; Absalom Dowdle, First Counsellor and superintendent of provisions and supplies; George Roberts, Second Counselor. The acting teachers were George Hunter and William Hawkins. Robert and Hannah Arbon, four children; Joseph and Sophia Cadd, two children: Richard and Mary Bowden; George and Elizabeth Hunter; William and Eliza Hawkins; William and Ellen Robb, eight children; Susannah Drummond, second wife of William Robb; George and Ann Burton, three children; William and Elizabeth Gurr, two children; Richard and Sarah Ann Rillstone, one child; William and Mary Ann Gingell, five children; Enoch Eldredge and Ruth Buckman Gurr, five children; John and Emma Stuchberry, daughter; George and Susan Roberts; Robert and Tresa Cochrane, three children; George Ward and Edmund Harris. Elder Absalom Dowdle inspected supplies and provisions and reported all things ready for sea on the 26th of June, 1857. June 27, Saturday: The pilot came on board at eight o'clock and gave orders to weigh anchor. Ship under way at 9 o'clock, soon after Brother Stewart Clark and Chaffin Potter had come on board. They accompanied us to the mouth of the harbor about seven miles from Sydney. Then they took an affectionate farewell bestowing their blessings upon the company. Captain, officers, and crew soon left Sydney in the distance, having a fair wind from the west, driving us at a rate of 7 knots per hour toward the East. The sea, being rough, sea sickness commenced that night and was very unpleasant. 30?President Wall made a few remarks then nominated George Hunter and William Hawkins as teachers of the company. July 2?This morning a steady gale, very rough. Most of the Saints sick. 10?After dinner Elder Dowdle and Elder Hunter weighed out provisions to the passengers such as they desired to be weighed out to them. 13?After most of the company had retired to bed they were alarmed by the heavy sea which struck the ship shaking her from end to end and half filling her upper deck with water. She sustained no damage. Pres. Wall and Dowdle went to pacify the frightened passengers. The gale lasted through the night. 17?Provisions weighed out for dinner. Elder Roberts made out a scale showing the amount of provisions for each family. Pres. Wall assisted Dowdle in serving the provisions. 18?Company in good spirits, most of the sisters sewing. 24?Friday. Blowing strong all night, still ahead. Pres-Wall spoke on the celebration of the 24th of July, but as the weather was boisterous each was to do the best he could. Elder Dowdle spoke about the eventful day. August 2?Presidency named and blessed a child belonging to Robert Hamblin. 11?A slight disturbance with two of the brethren but all was soon all right by their forgiving one another. Pres. Wall gave some good instructions on the principles of forgiveness. 15?School at 2 P.M. During tea time one of the children, daughter of John Stuchberry climbed upon an old stove, fell back and the pipe, which was loose, fell too. It struck her foot cutting it very badly. 18?Tuesday. This morning wind hauled more ahead, sending us more to the West. The most dangerous part of the Pacific Ocean. At 2 p.m. had school on the quarter deck on account of sickness between decks. This day Elder Harris declined to teach any more. He stated that some of the parents found fault with him. Elder Dowdle volunteered his services. Elder Harris was not voted in to teach but kindly offered to assist Elder Roberts. 19?This morning Sophia Cadd gave birth to a son at 20 min. to 5 a.m. She is the wife of Joseph Cadd. Some of the children suffering with whooping cough. 31?Assembled between decks at 11 o'clock for meeting. At night the usual custom of the Captain coming on deck to pay his respects to the passengers and many received a good sprinkling. A good time while it lasted. September 6?Three children were blessed. First, the son of Robert Cochrane by Elder Wall and named Charles Rich Cochrane, born on ship Lucas Aug. 16th. Next the son of Joseph Cadd, blessed by Elder Dowdle, named Heber Cadd, born on ship Lucas, August 19th, and another son of Joseph Cadd born April 6, 1856, named Joseph Cadd. 14?This evening at 20 minutes to ten Sister Gingell gave birth to a son. All mothers that have given birth to children on board have been delivered about 20 minutes after being administered to. 17?Prayer by Elder Dowdle, he also made a few remarks for the Saints to prepare themselves for the trials that were yet before them. Exhorting them all to faithfulness. 22?At 5 min. past 3 a.m. Sarah Ann Rillstone, wife of Richard Rillstone, was delivered of a son on board ship. October 9?Friday. Fair wind, going along 5 knots. About 3:30 p.m. sighted land?first land since we saw the Three Kings north of New Zealand. Peace reigned throughout. 10?Passed three islands also sighted the coast of America. 12?This morning wind light, weather fine. Anchored in San Pedro Bay. Pres. Wall went ashore to arrange about the accommodation for the company. In the evening prayer with singing. 13?Tuesday: Most of the company went ashore with their baggage into the rooms that were engaged for the company for a week, until teams arrived from San Bernardino. Elder Wall and Robb started off to San Bernardino to get teams to convey us there, but after arriving at Los Angeles they met some of the brethren with their teams who agreed to come to San Pedro to assist us in moving to that place. The company left San Pedro in the afternoon and stared for a place about three miles distant to water the cattle, while Brother Wall and Robb stayed at Los Angeles. They were in great danger from some who had apostatized from the Church. They beset the houses round about but the Lord protected them and they got away safe and arrived before the teams at San Pedro. The next day we started for a place called Mente. Arrived there at nightfall. One wagon broke down and we stayed one day at Mente, till more teams could be got. The next day at about 3 P.M. arrived at San Bernardino. We soon got empty houses and on Sunday we were received by the people by vote put by President Cox. ?Rosella L. Gurr Mary Ann Woodhams Gingell, my great grandmother, was born in Hastings, England. Her parents were David Woodhams and Lucy Richardson. The Gingells moved to Camden, Cook County, Australia where four children, Charlotte Elizabeth, Eliza Jane, Henry Twaits and David were born. They then moved to Sydney where Stephen, William, James George, Sarah Mary, and Joseph came to bless their home. In 1857 William and Mary Ann and five of their children, having identified themselves with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, set sail for America on the ship Lucas. Mary Ann gave birth to her tenth child on the high seas whom they named Josiah W. Onboard were many converts and several missionaries who were a great source of comfort and inspiration to the weary travelers who were not accustomed to such hardships. After arriving at San Pedro the company rested for a short time and then made preparations for the trek across the plains. The Gingells arrived in Utah in 1857 and soon moved to Parowan, and later to Paragonah where they arrived New Year's Day, 1858. In this little community they endured all the hardships of pioneering. Sometime between 1861 and 1870 they moved to Evanston, Wyoming. Their first home was built of logs brought from a camp near Piedmont. The first marriage in Evanston was held in this home. The young couple were David Gingell and Caroline Jage. It was solemnized by Rev. Mr. Stevens, a clergyman of the Episcopal Church who had stopped in Evanston for a few days. Mrs. Anderson, Genealogical Secretary in Evanston in 1953, says of her great-grandmother: "As a little child I can remember Mary Ann Woodhams Gingell, then quite old, going with her small bag to the homes to help deliver babies as she was a midwife." Mrs. Gingell died in Evanston, Wyoming?D.U.P. Files William Madison Wall, son of Isaac Wall and Nancy Liddiard, was born September 30, 1821, in Rockingham County, North Carolina. At the age of seven years he was left an orphan and for a short time went to live with his uncle. He then lived with a family by the name of Haws and when nineteen years old married their daughter, Nancy. They were married June 7, 1840. She was born August 23, 1823, in Wayne County, Illinois. They heard the teachings of Elder Arvel Cox and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1842. The family was living in Nauvoo at the time of the persecutions of the Saints and during this time a baby girl was born to them whom they named Nancy Isabelle. In the spring of 1850, they left with their five childrenfor the long journey across the plains to Utah. They entered Salt Lake City in September of that year. William was soon called to help settle Provo. In June, 1851, he was ordained Bishop of Provo Third Ward and that same year was chosen a captain under Col. Peter W. Conover in the Walker War episode. His duties called him away from home many months at a time laboring in the Tintic district to help keep the Indians in that section. He was a member of the first city council of Provo and the first sheriff of Utah county. In 1853 he married Elizabeth Penrod. William served two missions to Australia and was in charge of a company of Saints on board the ship Lucas which left Australia June 27, 1857. It was he who converted Enoch Gurr and family and they came to Utah with that company. He married two of the Gurr daughters, Susannah and Sarah, my grandmother, in 1864. Previous to this time he had also married Emma Ford. Mr. Wall and Enoch Gurr helped build the first road through Provo Canyon and later Mr. Wall operated the first toll gate there. About 1864 he moved to Charleston, Wasatch County where he became engaged in stock raising and farming business and was also chosen president of the Wasatch Stake. He moved to Heber, then to Wallsburg, where he was made bishop. The town was named for him. During his lifetime he held many important Church and civic offices. He was a friend of the Indians and spent much time working among them. William Madison Wall died on September 18, 1869 at the age of 48 years. He was the father of thirty children. ?Ida Wall Hand Early in the Nineteenth century in a little town in Sussex, England, Northiam by name, lived a humble family, James Gurr and his wife Sarah Eldredge. They had ten children, John, William, Sarah, Enoch Eldredge, Ann, Edward, Thomas, Harriet, Mary and James. Edward and William were accidentally killed. Enoch Eldredge seemed to have possessed a little more of the spirit of adventure than the rest, perhaps because he had a friend of the same nature, John Buckman, or perhaps as we shall see from subsequent events, it was the spirit of God working on him to fulfill his purpose in eventually bringing salvation to his family and future generations. Enoch was a tall, well built man with grey blue eyes. He fell in love with and married Sarah Higgins, a young widow with a little daughter. From this marriage were born one boy, and two girls, William, Jane and Mary. When the news of the discovery of gold reached their little village Enoch and Sarah decided they would join a company going to Australia. So, in 1838, Enoch now being nearly twenty-five years of age, left England with his wife and family on the sailing ship "Amelia Thompson". John Buckman, and his sister, Ruth,were among the group. At this time Ruth was twenty-eight years old. She had studied nursing and was a mid-wife. On the way to Australia the dread disease Smallpox broke out on the ship. Everything possible was done to save the lives of those who had contracted the disease but Enoch's wife, Sarah, and their baby died and were buried at sea. The wife of John Buckman also died. They finally reached Sydney in New South Wales and started life anew. They never found gold but they found a land of opportunities. Enoch and Ruth Buckman were married about 1839. Five children were born to them. One day two strangers appeared at their home. They were invited in and after having been given a good meal, they began a long discussion on the truths of the Gospel. Many such evenings were spent and on the 23rd of December, 1853, members of the Enoch Gurr family were baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints by John Eldredge and confirmed by Elder Graham. Other Elders came to their home including Andrew Jackson Stewart of Benjamin, Utah; William Madison Wall of Provo, Utah and Elder Fleming. They were always made welcome. When the call came from Brigham Young urging the Elders to return to Utah at the time of the coming of Johnston's Army, Enoch made arrangements for passage on a sailing vessel for America with a group of converts and missionaries. He worked as a cook on the vessel and Ruth did much to alleviate suffering among the sick on the four month's journey. The company landed in San Pedro, California and were there some time buying provisions and outfits for the journey to Utah. They were finally ready to start but one family could not procure a team so Ruth said, "I will leave my cedar chest (which was filled with clothing and linens) and they can ride with us?some of us can take turns walking." They came in the Ezra Curtis Company and suffered many hardships crossing the desert in Nevada. When they arrived in the Valley Enoch and Ruth and their children settled in Provo. He helped to build the road through Provo Canyon. Here again Ruth did much good among the sick and also helped to bring many babies into the world. After the road was finished up Provo Canyon, Enoch moved his family to Charleston, but later moved to Benjamin Ward, Utah County, where he built a log home. They were among the first settlers in this community and planted some of the first trees in that locality. Around the home they planted a willow fence which grew up to be a row of black willow trees. Enoch had been a freighter in Australia so he began hauling freight from Salt Lake City to the Douglas Store in Payson and then hauled produce back to Salt Lake City. His daughters, Susannah and Sarah, married the same man, William M. Wall. He died in Provo in September 1869 leaving Susannah with three children and Sarah with two and another expected within a few months. They were then living in Wallsburg. Because of ill health of the mother Enoch brought Susannah and her children to Benjamin where they lived in the family home. Later Sarah and her three children came to live with them. Enoch was then fifty-nine years of age and Ruth sixty. Sometime after 1872, the family joined the United Order at Prattsville in Sevier County. Enoch kept his team and wagon and two cows. He put everything else into the Order but he knew he had a great responsibility in providing for his family and the six grandchildren and working with the team brought in additional money which they needed so much. His two daughters worked hard all the time and Ruth took care of the children. She also served as midwife in the community. Enoch filed on a salt spring, got out salt and sold it, but things did not work out as expected and the Order broke up. They did not receive much as their share but they went to Richfield and joined another Order. Again Enoch put in everything he owned except the team, wagon, and a few cows. The women continued to work but soon the Order broke up and they were left without anything. Enoch and his son, Peter, rented a farm on Chicken Creek, where they went into stock raising but since there were no schools nearby for the children he decided to return to Benjamin where they lived on the lower ranch owned by his friend, Andrew Jackson Stewart. Two years later Peter died. Enoch, unable to do the heavy work of the ranch, moved to a farm in Sigurd on the Sevier River. He cleaned out the old salt spring and with the help of the women and children was able to make a living. During all these years Ruth was by his side helping him to rear the family of grandchildren. She had taught her own daughters how to sew, cook and knit and now she did the same for her grandchildren. She was a very devout woman and read from the Bible to the family every day. After some of the children were married Enoch and Ruth returned to Benjamin but he only lived six weeks. He died March 12, 1887. Ruth died there, also, January 5, 1889. She was laid to rest by the side of her husband in the Benjamin cemetery. All their lives they had served the Church of their choice humbly and faithfully. The following was taken from records concerning the ocean voyage to America: "No wind, not even a breeze to stir the sails. Everyone was on ration, of course, brown sea biscuits. Water was also rationed. Grandfather Gurr had stomach trouble and could not digest the coarse bread so the old Captain gave him some of his white bread. The Saints on board met and prayed for the calm to cease and for wind so they could continue on their journey and be saved. Soon the wind began to blow and they sailed on for a few days when a terrible storm overtook them. It was so bad that even the Captain told them they could not save the ship. William Wall was with them and amid the cries of the women and children, some of the Saints asked him to pray. He gathered them together and prayed and the storm ceased. During the storm Ruth tried to comfort those who were afraid and helped to bolster their faith and courage." William Gurr, son of Enoch and Sarah Higgins was born October 12, 1834 in Northiam, Sussex County, England. He left his native land when he was four years old with his parents, brothers and sisters for Australia. Here he met Sarah Elizabeth Barker who was also born in Northiam and who had gone to Australia with her parents. They were married in Sydney, Australia April 27, 1854. Two children were born to them, William Heber and Sarah Elizabeth. They joined the Mormon Church and came to America on board the ship Lucas with a company of Saints under the supervision of Elder William M. Wall. When they arrived in the Valley they traveled to Parowan where they made their permanent home. Seven more children were born there, two of whom died. All during their lives William and Sarah were faithful members of the Latter-day Saint Church. ?Rosilla L. Gurr George Drummond Robb was born in Sydney, Australia on September 23, 1855 to William and Ellen Belle Robb. The Robb family heard the preaching’s of the Latter-day Saint Elders, was converted, and emigrated with other families to Utah. The trip was made in the American ship Lucas. En route young George jeopardized his chances of reaching the promised land by failing in the Pacific Ocean. He was rescued, however, and arrived with the members of his party at San Pedro, California. The group did not remain in San Pedro for any length of time. They moved to San Bernardino, California and soon thereafter moved again to Red Creek, Utah arriving December 28, 1857. Zella Pessetto <br />
Utah, Our Pioneer Heritage William and Mary Ann Woodhams Gingell were among the Australian Saints who lived for a time in San Bernardino, California before coming to Utah. She was a native of Hasting, England, the daughter of David Woodhams and Lucy Richardson. Shortly after her marriage to Mr. Gingell they migrated to Camden, Cook county, Australia and later went to Sydney. Nine children were born to them there. One child was born while crossing the ocean. After their arrival in Utah they lived for a time in Paragoonah and later moved to Evanston, Wyoming where Mrs. Gingell passed away.<br />
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">SUBMITTERS: Ancestral File Submitters for this individual include Cleone Robb DALTON, Pegsy A HALECK, J. Carlyle BURT</span>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-27863988538789365092010-10-31T17:58:00.003-06:002013-11-20T22:09:42.932-07:00George Drummond Robb and Caroline Jones<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caroline Jones and George Drummond Robb family - 1896<br />
Rear: Ellen, William, Mary Ann<br />
Center: Caroline (Cally), Earl, Ada, George<br />
Front: Vesta, Blanche</td></tr>
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His father was William Robb (1815-1897), and his mother is Helen (Ellen) Bell (1819-1874)<br />
George was named after the father of Suzanne Drummond, William Robb's polygamist wife.<br />
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He was 2 years younger than his brother Adam Franklin Robb who was also in the Hole-in-the-Rock group as were brothers William and John.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Story taken from family history:</span><br />
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George Drummond Robb was born in Sydney, Australia, on September 23, 1855, the 10th child and youngest surviving son of Ellen Bell and William Robb. He was named after the father of Susannah Drummond, who would soon become William Robb’s polygamous wife. When George was two, the family immigrated to Utah, and family sources say that young George “jeopardized his chances of ever reaching the promised land by falling into the Pacific Ocean.”<br />
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There is no reference to this near disaster in the journal of the ship “Lucas,” which brought the Robb family to San Pedro, California. There is a reference in the log to a “Robb child” being near death and recovering after being “administered to.” Perhaps this was George, and the cause of his condition could well have been toppling overboard — although one imagines such an event might have been noted in the ship’s journal. Some family group sheets list George’s date of birth as Sept.1857, while the family was en route to America, but that is clearly in error. His brother William told him in a letter that he was born in Sydney, Australia — and he was there. Because of limited opportunities for education in rural Mormon Utah in the early days, George got only three months of formal schooling. On January 8, 1878, George married Caroline Jones, the daughter of William Edward and Eliza Newman Jones. She was the sister of Joseph Jenkin Jones, who married George’s half-sister Eliza Jane.<br />
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On September 1, 1878, Caroline (known as Cally) gave birth to their first child, Mary Ann. Shortly after her birth, George and his brothers William, John and Adam received a call to fill a mission in San Juan County. When asked in later years what people did with their land and homes when they accepted such a call, George answered, “We just left them behind without looking back and without any regrets.” George and Cally were never to return to Paragonah to live.<br />
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They left in late October 1879, for the difficult journey through the Hole-in-the-Rock to Bluff. Their second daughter Ellen was born February 3, 1880. (The family believes she was born en route to Bluff, but historical accounts of the Hole-in-the-Rock do not include her as born on the way. Another date given for her date of birth is 1881, which would account for her not being listed as a Hole- in-the-Rock baby.)<br />
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Artist Unknown</td></tr>
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Like the other Robb brothers, George did not stay long in Bluff, moving with some of his brothers to Mancos, Colorado. After only a year in Mancos, George and Cally decided to return to Paragonah, via the Old Spanish Trail. When they reached the Colorado River, it was a raging torrent. The ferryman refused to take them across because of the danger. George, “impatient as was his nature,” asked to use the boat. First, he filled it with his possessions and equipment and took it across the river. “I thought my arms would be torn from their sockets,” he recalled later. Exhausted, he wanted to rest before attempting the grueling return trip to get his family, but he was afraid for their safety. “Where I had left Cally and my little girls, there were Indians. I feared those Indians. I could recall the numerous times they had wanted to trade their blankets for my ‘redhaired papooses’.” So, without pausing to rest, he made the arduous return trip and brought his family across the river. <br />
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Before the family reached Paragonah, they ran out of provisions and lacked funds to buy more, so they had to stop at Price to earn money before continuing their journey. It was 1883, and the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Company was extending its line through the Price River Canyon into Salt Lake City. George got work with the railroad, but when the job was completed, winter had set in. George and his family remained with the Henry John Mathis family until the following spring when they had decided to settle in Price.<br />
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That first year in Price, Cally gave birth to their first son on April 20, 1883, named George after his father. (Another of our frustrating discrepancies: one family group sheet lists George as having been born in Mancos, but there was no mention of a baby boy in the saga of how George got his family across the raging river, a strange omission if the infant were included.) In the spring of 1884, several families from Red Creek came to Price to make their homes, which probably contributed to the Robb’s’ decision to remain. Among the newcomers were Caroline’s sister and her husband. Without a “payroll industry,” times were often hard in Paragonah. Employment by the railroad in Price and other communities on the railroad line sustained many farmers and cattlemen during slow periods.<br />
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George bought a piece of land and built a small log house. He began to farm and over time purchased more land and a few cattle. His father William Robb gave him fifteen head of cattle to help him get started. More children came along: William (1885), Ada (1887), and Vesta (1890). George built furniture for their home. Their beds were great logs split in two and bound with rawhide strips, then covered with ticking stuffed with straw.<br />
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In the early 1890s, a diphtheria epidemic raged in Utah, and so many people died that the customary funeral services could not be held. Each morning, a great wagon went rumbling down the road on its awful mission of gathering the dead from the night before. If a white flag hung from the gatepost, the hearse stopped, picked up the loved one, and disposed of the remains. Eight-year old George had shown symptoms of the disease, so the other children stayed in the family’s granary under the care of 10 year-old Ellen. When the doctor came, he showed the worried parents the large white lumps in George’s throat. The boy was choking to death. The doctor attempted to remove the largest lump with crude surgery, but it was too late: young George died on June 27, 1891. That morning the white flag hung from the Robb’s’ gatepost.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">George Robb<br />
Son of Geo; Caroline Robb<br />
Born April 20, 1883<br />
Died June 27, 1891</td></tr>
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More children came: Blanche (1892), Earl Pierre (1895), Arlin (1897). George and Cally figured the family was complete, but in 1905, Angus John was born. Cally was 45 and George was 49. Cally always said this child was born too late, yet he was a joy to his parents. “Lacking the vitality to go out and play with other children, he spent much of the time at home with his parents. He loved the farm and the animals and made them his life’s work.” <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angus J. Robb 1905-1945</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Angus Robb Death Certificate</td></tr>
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During the years the children were growing up, the family worked hard, but life was satisfying. They rose early in the morning. George fed and watered the horses and hitched them to the wagon. Only after Cally fed, watered and milked the cows and fed and watered the chickens did she turn her attention to preparing food for the family. The family finally assembled for morning prayer, said a blessing over the food, and sat down to a hearty breakfast. When breakfast was over, George and the older children took a generous lunch and a jug of water and set out for the field in the wagon. Caroline and the younger children cared for the livestock and bees, cleaned house and worked in the garden. In her “leisure” time, Caroline made clothes for the family, tended the sick and served as midwife for the community.<br />
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The entire family was active in the Church. When George had time and wasn’t busy with Church or his work, he earned extra cash hauling freight or passengers from Price to the Duchesne county or the Uinta Basin.<br />
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On Sunday afternoons, George relaxed by playing the reed organ in the family’s little parlor. “This towering instrument with its terraces of racks, carved panels and little shelves stood majestically at one end of the room. The tiny shelves held many candlesticks, and those candlesticks lovingly polished, gleamed in the lamplight. On the center table was a copy of the Bible, the Book of Mormon, a green plush album and a beautiful, handpainted lamp. It was a room that any man would be proud to gaze upon.”<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Book of Mormon and Holy Bible</td></tr>
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When Angus John was born, George at last decided to expand the size of the little house. The family lived on the west side while he worked on the east, then the other way around. As a crowning glory, he put in an upstairs. While shingling the roof, he slipped and fell to the ground, breaking his hip. For the rest of his life, he walked on crutches or hobbled about with the aid of a cane. Friends and neighbors completed the work on the house, but George never saw the upstairs he was so proud of. After many months of convalescence, he could again ride a horse, but work on the farm had to be done by the children, under his direction, and he had to sell most of the stock.<br />
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With the expansion of the railroad, many changes came to the state. Coalmines opened in Emery County and people flocked to the area to seek work. In1906, Emery County split in two; the north portion became Carbon County and Price was its county seat. The increased population, most of whom were not farmers, gave George a new market for his produce, and the sale of his cattle brought a good price. George bought shares when a bank opened in Price. Though his savings increased, George did not find a sense of security. The early years of poverty had been so difficult that George regarded himself as a poor man all his life. He gave generously to the Church, depriving himself to do so, and contributed money toward the new high school so his younger four children would not have to leave home for their education.<br />
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On April 22, 1922, Cally died of a heart condition, and “then George learned what poverty was really like, but it was a spiritual poverty. His children were kind, generous and helpful, but they could not replace a man’s mate and companion of 45 years. He lived in the old house alone for the next 20 years. During this time, it seemed for George as though time were standing still. A steady stream of grandchildren came along. His children took him to their homes for visits.”<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caroline Jones Robb Monument <br />
Price City Cemetery Price Utah</td></tr>
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George Drummond Robb died on October 10, 1942, at the age of 87. “He was thrifty and left an estate of just under $100,000 to be divided among his children,” a sizable fortune for that time. At the time of his death, he was survived by his five daughters (Mary Ann, Ellen Belle, Nellie, Ada, Vesta and Blanche) and three sons (William, Arlin and Angus), 21 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">George Drummond Robb Monument<br />
Price City Cemetery Price Utah</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">George Drummond and Caroline Jones Robb</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Zelia Pessetto, granddaughter of George Robb, in a story sent to the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. (January, 1958, “Lesson”)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Arlin Robb, family records and personal recollections, Max Robb, notes</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Virginia Cook Hunter, daughter of Vesta Robb Cook and granddaughter of George D. Robb.</span>Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-71200495691114880252010-10-14T21:45:00.001-06:002010-10-14T21:47:50.797-06:00Australian LDS Emigration for 1853-1868<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xqpY1diOH3mOzR9hwODxFuKqlxhQaBOx5db5TOfJqgURWYfjJPhmXhyphenhyphenZChojOslhFf3_W4OIMN83Sb-lsWhfB9Q8_YEF2OwJ58ezQPnsemkXLwMcz_VHPWNj_fbU-upXSejNm-KCIM_v/s1600/800px-The_Mellish_in_Sydney_Harbour.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3xqpY1diOH3mOzR9hwODxFuKqlxhQaBOx5db5TOfJqgURWYfjJPhmXhyphenhyphenZChojOslhFf3_W4OIMN83Sb-lsWhfB9Q8_YEF2OwJ58ezQPnsemkXLwMcz_VHPWNj_fbU-upXSejNm-KCIM_v/s320/800px-The_Mellish_in_Sydney_Harbour.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
<strong>Australian LDS Emigration for 1853-1868 Ordered by Surname, First name</strong><br />
Source: Australian Mission List of 19th Century Members by Marjorie Newton<br />
Microfiche 6072503 <br />
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<strong>The columns are ordered as surname, First, Ship Name, and Emigration Year</strong> <br />
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Allen, Ann, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, Eliza, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, Esther, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, George, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, John, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, Mary, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, Richard, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, Richard Jr., Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, Sarah, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Allen, [Son], Julia Ann, 1854<br />
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Anderson, Agnes, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Alexander, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Andrew, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Child #4, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Child #5, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Child #7, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Child #8, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Elizabeth, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Jane, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Anderson, Marian, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
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Arbon, Ann Maria, Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arbon, Hannah, Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arbon, Jane, Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arbon, John, Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arbon, Robert, Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arbon, Robert Jr., Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arbon, Russel, Lucas, 1857<br />
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Arnell, Anne, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
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Arnell, Eliza, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
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Arnell, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
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Arnell, Richard, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
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Arnell, Swan, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
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Baker, Alfred, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
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Baker, Frances, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Baker, George, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Baker, Rhoda, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Baker, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Banks, Ann Eyre, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Charlotte, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Child #3 (son of Wm.), Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Ellen, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Ellen Jr., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Frances, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, James Eyre, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Joseph, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, Joseph Jr., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Banks, William Ellis, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Baptiste, John, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Barnes, Mary Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Baxter, William, Live Yankee, 1857<br />
<br />
Bennett, Josiah, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Bennett, Sarah, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Bennett, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Bird, Eliza, Tarquinia, 1856<br />
<br />
Bird, Elizabeth, Tarquinia, 1856<br />
<br />
Bird, Henry, Tarquinia, 1856<br />
<br />
Bird, Henry Jr., Tarquinia, 1856<br />
<br />
Blackburn, Charles William, Trieste, 1864<br />
<br />
Blackburn, Henry, Trieste, 1864<br />
<br />
Blackburn, Mary, Trieste, 1864<br />
<br />
Blackburn, Mary Elizabeth, Trieste, 1864<br />
<br />
Blackburn, Thomas Andrew, Trieste, 1864<br />
<br />
Bowden, Mary, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Bowden, Richard, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Bowden, William, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Bryant, Charles John, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bryant, George, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bryant, Henry Burton, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bryant, James, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bryant, Joseph, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bryant, Samuel, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bryant, Sarah, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Bucknell, Arthur, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Bucknell, Susannah, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Bucknell, Thomas, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Burton, Amelia Christiana, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Burton, Ann, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Burton, Clara Jane, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Burton, James, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Ann, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Ann Jr., Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Heber, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Jane, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Cadd, Joseph, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Joseph Jr., Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Mary, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Cadd, Michael, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Cadd, Sophia Elizabeth, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cadd, Thomas, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Carter, Child #1 (child of Henry), Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Carter, Child #2 (child of Henry), Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Carter, Henry, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Carter, Sister Henry, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Clines, Mary Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Cochrane, Charles, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cochrane, Robert, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cochrane, Robert John, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cochrane, Theresa, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Cochrane, Theresa Jr., Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Colton, Alonzo, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Cook, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Counsell, Amelia, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Cox, George, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Cox, Joyce, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Cox, Mary, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Davis, Elinor, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Davis, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Davis, Emma, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Davis, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
<strong>Drummond, Susannah, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<br />
Evans, Child #3 (of Francis), Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Evans, Ellen, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Evans, Emma, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Evans, Francis, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Evans, Francis Jr., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Evans, Robert, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Farrell, Sara Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Farrell, Theresa Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Fridedlander or Logie, Rosa Clara, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Gale, Elizabeth, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gale, George, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gale, Henry, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gale, James, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gale, Rebecca, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gale, Sarah, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gale, Wandell Pacific, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Gingell, Charlotte Elizabeth, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gingell, David Thomas, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gingell, Eliza Jane, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gingell, Henry Thwaits, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gingell, Josiah William, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gingell, Mary Ann, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gingell, William, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gordge, Ann, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Gordge, David, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Gordge, Mina or Merab, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Gordge, Son #1, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Gurr, Enoch Eldrigde, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, James Enoch, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Peter, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Ruben, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Ruth, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Sarah, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Sarah Elizabeth, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Sarah Elizabeth (daug.), Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, Susannah, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, William, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Gurr, William Heber, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Guy, Elizabeth Ada, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Guy, Francis, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Hamblin, Child, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Hamblin, Robert, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Hamblin, Sister, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Hanks, Elizabeth, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Hanks, George William, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Hardy, Charles, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Harrington, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, Anna, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, Child #2 (drown), Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, Edmund John, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Harris, Eliza, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, Elizabeth, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, John, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, Maria (drown), Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Harris, Thomas, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
<strong>Hawkins, Eliza, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Hawkins, William, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<br />
Heyborne, Agnes Eliza, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Heyborne, Charles McMillen, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Heyborne, John James, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Heyborne, Robert William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Howell, Sarah, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphreys, Ann, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphreys, Eliza, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphreys, Eliza, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphreys, Francis, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphreys, Martha Maria, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphreys, Mary, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphries, George William, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Humphries, James, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Hunter, Elizabeth, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Hunter, George, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Hurst, Charles Clement, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Hurst, Frederick William, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Johnson, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Johnson, Frances, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Johnson, Mary, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Johnson, Sarah Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Johnson, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jones, Jane, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jones, Janet McKinnon, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jones, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jones, John Robert, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jones, Martha Jane, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jones, Thomas, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Jose, Elizabeth A., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Jose, Grace, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Jose, Mary A., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Jose, Thomas, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Jose, William, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Jose, William Jr., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Joyce, Sarah, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
King, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Lane, Child #1, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Lane, Child #2, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Lane, Henry, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Lane, Sister, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Lilly, Sister, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Logie, Annie Augusta, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Logie, Charles Joseph Gordon, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Mapstead, Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, Elizabeth Jr., Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, James Horton, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, John Jr., Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, Joseph, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Mapstead, Susannah, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Marshall, Child #1, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Marshall, Child #2, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Marshall, Frances, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Marshall, William, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
McCarthy, John, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Allan, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Catherine, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Duncan, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Eliza Victoria, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Frederick, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Maria Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
McIntyre, Robert, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Meadwell, Caroline, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Meadwell, Charles Edward, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Meadwell, Jemima, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Meadwell, William, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Merchant, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Merchant, Harriet Eliza, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Merchant, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Merchant, Mary Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Merchant, Susan Matilda, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Messer, Emily, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Metcalfe, Agnes, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Metcalfe, George, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Metcalfe, George William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Metcalfe, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Metcalfe, John Forrest, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, Elizabeth Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, Joseph, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, Marth Maria, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, Mary, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, Mary Jane, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, Richard, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Moyes, William Jr., Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Nichols, Peter, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Nye, Charles Aston, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Nye, Charlotte, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Nye, Emma, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Nye, Ephraim Hesmer, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Nye, James, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Nye, John Jr., Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Nye, Osborne R., Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Parksinson, Thomas, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Pegg, Eldest Son, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Penfold, Elizabeth, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Penfold,Elizabeth II, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Penfold,Jesse Charles, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Penfold, John, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Penfold, John Jr., Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Penfold, Peter, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Penfold, Stephen, Julia Ann, 1855<br />
<br />
Perkins, John, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Perris, Child #2, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Perris, Child #3, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Perris, Frederick Thomas, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Perris, Hannah Rebecca, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Phillips, Elizabeth Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Popplewell, David, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Popplewell, Edward, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Popplewell, Emily, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Popplewell, Hiram, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Popplewell, John, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Popplewell, Joseph, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
Porter, Elizabeth Ann, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Porter, John, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Porter, Mary Ann, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Porter, Samuel, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Porter, William Frederick, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Rawling, Hannah, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Rees, David, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Rees, Hannah, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Ridges, Adelaide, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Ridges, Alfred Joseph, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Ridges, Joseph, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Ridges, Joseph Harris, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Riley, Thomas, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
<strong>Rillstone, Richard, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Rillstone, Sarah Ann, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Rillstone, William Wall, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, Adam, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, Alexander, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, Anne, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Robb, Ellen, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, George Drummond, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, Helen, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, John, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, Thomas, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, William, Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<strong><br />
</strong><br />
<strong>Robb, William Jr., Lucas, 1857</strong><br />
<br />
Rodwell, Sarah, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Rodwell, Sarah Ann, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Roughley, Child #1, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Roughley, Child #2, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Roughley, John, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Roughley, Sister, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Said, John H., General Cushing, 1858<br />
<br />
Simmons, Eliza Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, Elizabeth, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, Emma Ellen, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, Henry, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, James, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, James Albert, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, Mary Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, Sarah Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Simmons, Sophia Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Somerville, Alexander, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Somerville, David Reid, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Somerville, Harriet Newell, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Somerville, Simon, Milwaukie, 1859<br />
<br />
Spencer, Joseph D., Albert, 1865<br />
<br />
Stapley, Charles, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, Charles Jr., Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, James, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, John, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, Robert Dent, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, Sarah, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, Sarah Jr., Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, Seymore, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Stapley, Thomas, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Steward, James, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Storey, Charles, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Storey, Eliza, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Storey, Luke Jr., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Storey, Rachel, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Stuchberry, Ann, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Stuchberry, Emma, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Stuchberry, John, Lucas, 1857<br />
<br />
Syphus, Christiana, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Syphus, Lovina, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Syphus, Luke, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Tadwell, John W., Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Taylor, Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Taylor, Ellen, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Taylor, James Jr., Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Taylor, Lydia Jane, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Taylor, Rhoda Ann, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Taylor, Samuel, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Taylor, Susan Comfort, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Unthank, William, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Warby, James, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Warby, John, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Warby, John II, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Warby, Mary, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Warby, Mary Jr., Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Warby, Sarah, Julia Ann, 1854<br />
<br />
Wilford, William, Tarquinia, 1855<br />
<br />
Williams David Griffith, Jenny Ford, 1856<br />
<br />
Withlock, William, Envelope, 1853<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<strong>Australian LDS Emigration for 1853-1868 Ordered by Ship</strong><br />
<br />
<br />
Source: Australian Mission List of 19th Century Members by Marjorie Newton<br />
Microfiche 6072503 <br />
<br />
<strong>The columns are ordered as Ship Name, Emigration Year, Surname, First Name</strong> <br />
<br />
Albert, 1865, Spencer, Joseph D.<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, Elizabeth<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, George<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, Henry<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, James<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, Rebecca<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, Sarah<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Gale, Wandell Pacific<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Hanks, Elizabeth<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Hanks, George William<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Messer, Emily<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Popplewell, David<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Popplewell, Edward<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Popplewell, Emily<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Popplewell, Hiram<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Popplewell, John<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Popplewell, Joseph<br />
<br />
Envelope, 1853, Withlock, William<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Ann<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Eliza<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Esther<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, George<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, John<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Mary<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Richard<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Richard Jr.<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, Sarah<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Allen, [Son]<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, Charles John<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, George<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, Henry Burton<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, James<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, Joseph<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, Samuel<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Bryant, Sarah<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Gordge, Ann<br />
<br />
Julia Ann, 1854, Gordge, David<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Gordge, Mina or Merab<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Gordge, Son #1<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Lilly, Sister<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Nichols, Peter<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Parksinson, Thomas<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Porter, Elizabeth Ann<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Porter, John<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Porter, Mary Ann<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Porter, Samuel<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Porter, William Frederick<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Rodwell, Sarah<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Rodwell, Sarah Ann<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Charles<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Charles Jr.<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, James<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, John<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Robert Dent<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Sarah<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Sarah Jr.<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Seymore<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Stapley, Thomas<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Warby, James<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Warby, John<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Warby, John II<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Warby, Mary<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Warby, Mary Jr.<br />
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Julia Ann, 1854, Warby, Sarah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1855, Harrington, Elizabeth<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Agnes<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Alexander<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Andrew<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Child #4<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Child #5<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Child #7<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Child #8<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Elizabeth<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Jane<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Anderson, Marian<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Fridedlander or Logie, Rosa Clara<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Harris, Child #2 (drown)<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Harris, Eliza<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Harris, Maria (drown)<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Humphreys, Eliza<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Humphreys, Francis<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Humphreys, Martha Maria<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Humphreys, Mary<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Logie, Annie Augusta<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Logie, Charles Joseph Gordon<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, McCarthy, John<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Pegg, Eldest Son<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Penfold, Elizabeth<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Penfold, John<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Penfold, John Jr.<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Penfold, Peter<br />
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Julia Ann, 1855, Penfold, Stephen<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Ann Eyre<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Charlotte<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Child #3 (son of Wm.)<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Ellen<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Ellen Jr.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Frances<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, James Eyre<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Joseph<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, Joseph Jr.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Banks, William Ellis<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Baptiste, John<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cadd, Jane<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cadd, Mary<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cadd, Michael<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cadd, Thomas<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Carter, Child #1 (child of Henry)<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Carter, Child #2 (child of Henry)<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Carter, Henry<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Carter, Sister Henry<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Counsell, Amelia<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cox, George<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cox, Joyce<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Cox, Mary<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Evans, Child #3 (of Francis)<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Evans, Ellen<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Evans, Emma<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Evans, Francis<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Evans, Francis Jr.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Evans, Robert<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Hardy, Charles<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Harris, Anna<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Harris, Elizabeth<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Harris, John<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Harris, Thomas<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Howell, Sarah<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Humphreys, Ann<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Humphreys, Eliza<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Humphries, George William<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Humphries, James<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Hurst, Charles Clement<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Hurst, Frederick William<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Jose, Elizabeth A.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Jose, Grace<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Jose, Mary A.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Jose, Thomas<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Jose, William<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Jose, William Jr.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Marshall, Child #1<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Marshall, Child #2<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Marshall, Frances<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Marshall, William<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Meadwell, Caroline<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Meadwell, Charles Edward<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Meadwell, Jemima<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Meadwell, William<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Perris, Child #2<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Perris, Child #3<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Perris, Frederick Thomas<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Perris, Hannah Rebecca<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Storey, Charles<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Storey, Eliza<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Storey, Luke Jr.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Storey, Rachel<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Tadwell, John W.<br />
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Tarquinia, 1855, Wilford, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Arnell, Anne<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Arnell, Eliza<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Arnell, Elizabeth<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Arnell, Richard<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Arnell, Swan<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Baker, Alfred<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Baker, Frances<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Baker, George<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Baker, Rhoda<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Baker, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Barnes, Mary Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Bennett, Josiah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Bennett, Sarah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Bennett, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Bucknell, Arthur<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Bucknell, Susannah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Bucknell, Thomas<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Clines, Mary Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Colton, Alonzo<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Cook, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Davis, Elinor<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Davis, Elizabeth<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Davis, Emma<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Davis, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Farrell, Sara Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Farrell, Theresa Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Guy, Elizabeth Ada<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Guy, Francis<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Heyborne, Agnes Eliza<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Heyborne, Charles McMillen<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Heyborne, John James<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Heyborne, Robert William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Johnson, Elizabeth<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Johnson, Frances<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Johnson, Mary<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Johnson, Sarah Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Johnson, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Jones, Jane<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Jones, Janet McKinnon<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Jones, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Jones, John Robert<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Jones, Martha Jane<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Jones, Thomas<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Joyce, Sarah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, King, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, Elizabeth<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, Elizabeth Jr.<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, James Horton<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, John Jr.<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, Joseph<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Mapstead, Susannah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Allan<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Catherine<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Duncan<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Eliza Victoria<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Frederick<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Maria Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, McIntyre, Robert<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Merchant, Elizabeth<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Merchant, Harriet Eliza<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Merchant, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Merchant, Mary Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Merchant, Susan Matilda<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Metcalfe, Agnes<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Metcalfe, George<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Metcalfe, George William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Metcalfe, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Metcalfe, John Forrest<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, Elizabeth Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, Joseph<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, Marth Maria<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, Mary<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, Mary Jane<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, Richard<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Moyes, William Jr.<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Penfold, Elizabeth II<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Penfold,Jesse Charles<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Perkins, John<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Phillips, Elizabeth Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Rees, David<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Rees, Hannah<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Ridges, Adelaide<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Ridges, Alfred Joseph<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Ridges, Joseph<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Ridges, Joseph Harris<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Riley, Thomas<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Simmons, Eliza Elizabeth<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Simmons, Emma Ellen<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Simmons, Henry<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Simmons, James Albert<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Simmons, Mary Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Simmons, Sophia Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Steward, James<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Syphus, Christiana<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Syphus, Lovina<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, Ellen<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, James Jr.<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, Lydia Jane<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, Rhoda Ann<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, Samuel<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Taylor, Susan Comfort<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Unthank, William<br />
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Jenny Ford, 1856, Williams David Griffith,<br />
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Tarquinia, 1856, Bird, Eliza<br />
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Tarquinia, 1856, Bird, Elizabeth<br />
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Tarquinia, 1856, Bird, Henry<br />
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Tarquinia, 1856, Bird, Henry Jr.<br />
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Live Yankee, 1857, Baxter, William<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, Ann Maria<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, Hannah<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, Jane<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, John<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, Robert<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, Robert Jr.<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Arbon, Russel<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Bowden, Mary<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Bowden, Richard<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Bowden, William<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Burton, Amelia Christiana<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Burton, Ann<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Burton, Clara Jane<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Burton, James<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cadd, Ann<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cadd, Ann Jr.<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cadd, Heber<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cadd, Joseph<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cadd, Joseph Jr.<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cadd, Sophia Elizabeth<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cochrane, Charles<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cochrane, Robert<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cochrane, Robert John<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cochrane, Theresa<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Cochrane, Theresa Jr.<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, Charlotte Elizabeth<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, David Thomas<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, Eliza Jane<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, Henry Thwaits<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, Josiah William<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, Mary Ann<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gingell, William<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gurr, Enoch Eldrigde<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gurr, James Enoch<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gurr, Ruth<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gurr, Sarah Elizabeth<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gurr, Sarah Elizabeth (daug.)<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Gurr, William Heber<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Stuchberry, Ann<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Stuchberry, Emma<br />
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Lucas, 1857, Stuchberry, John<br />
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Milwaukie, 1859, Lane, Child #1<br />
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Milwaukie, 1859, Lane, Henry<br />
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Milwaukie, 1859, Somerville, David Reid<br />
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Milwaukie, 1859, Somerville, Simon<br />
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Trieste, 1864, Blackburn, Charles William<br />
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Trieste, 1864, Blackburn, Henry<br />
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Trieste, 1864, Blackburn, Mary<br />
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Trieste, 1864, Blackburn, Mary Elizabeth<br />
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Trieste, 1864, Blackburn, Thomas AndrewGeorgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3032531952429536016.post-19819662763884714752010-04-03T01:15:00.024-06:002010-04-15T01:01:18.545-06:00Journal on the Ship Lucas from Australia 1857<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oNakJgwDbueg0HtH0hiSy0XipWGCnWy8_STMilS0XF2ogl7IIqDYZ6hlP8ND8eiy-e9LvHjH-7w2M6xbVTKQAV7sch_ulp6x3NM9wcURvB1wUZRrv1ifrbNVzw_VsSsJueTckUUckm6A/s1600/ships+at+sea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_oNakJgwDbueg0HtH0hiSy0XipWGCnWy8_STMilS0XF2ogl7IIqDYZ6hlP8ND8eiy-e9LvHjH-7w2M6xbVTKQAV7sch_ulp6x3NM9wcURvB1wUZRrv1ifrbNVzw_VsSsJueTckUUckm6A/s320/ships+at+sea.jpg" /></a> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Painting of Tall Ship on High Seas</strong></div>Ship: Lucas<br />
Date of Departure: 27 Jun 1857 Port of Departure: Sydney, Australia<br />
LDS Immigrants: 69 Church Leader: William M. Wall<br />
Date of Arrival: 12 Oct 1857 Port of Arrival: San Pedro, California<br />
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Source(s): A Journal of the Company of Saints on the Ship Lucas, from Sydney Australia, (FHL #928,396); MNAL<br />
Notes: "Sat. 27. [June 1857] -- The American ship Lucas sailed from Sydney, N. [New] S. [South] W. [Wales], Australia, with 69 Saints, in charge of Elder Absalom P. Dowdle, bound for Utah."<br />
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Lucas (June 1857)<br />
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes<br />
A Journal of the Company of Saints on the Ship, Lucas<br />
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes<br />
"Sat. 27. [June 1857] -- The American ship Lucas sailed from Sydney, N. [New] S. [South] W. [Wales], Australia, with 69 Saints, in charge of Elder Absalom P. Dowdle, bound for Utah."<br />
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A Journal of the Company of Saints on the Ship, Lucas<br />
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The L.D.S. Church chartered this ship, Lucas, to carry all the saints from Australia to America and Utah if they desired.<br />
The company left Sidney, Australia on the ship, Lucas, June 27, 1857, with Captain J. C. Daggett in command.<br />
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June 18, 1857. Organization as follows by a special conference at Sydney, New Wales, Australia.<br />
William M. Wall, president<br />
Absolem P. Dowdle, first counselor and superintendent of provisions and supplies.<br />
George Roberts, second counselor<br />
George Hunter, acting teacher<br />
<strong>William Hawkins, acting teacher,</strong> <strong>Eliza Hawkins, wife</strong><br />
Other Members<br />
Robert Arbon Elder William Gingell Elder<br />
Hannah Arbon Wife Mary Ann Gingell Wife<br />
Jane Arbon daughter Charlotte Elizabeth Gingell daughter<br />
Russel Arbon son Eliza Gingell daughter<br />
John Arbon son Henry Thweiles Gingell son<br />
Ann Maria Arbon daughter David Thomas Gingell son<br />
Joseph Cadd non-member Josiah William Gingell son<br />
Sophia Elizabeth Cadd born on board, blessed Sept 27, 1857<br />
Joseph Cadd son, member Enoch Eldredge Gurr Elder<br />
Heber Cadd son, member Ruth Buckman Gurr wife<br />
Richard Bowden Teacher James Gurr son<br />
Mary Bowden wife Sarah Gurr daughter<br />
George Hunter Teacher Ruben Gurr son<br />
Elizabeth Hunter wife Susannah Gurr daughter<br />
<strong>William Robb Elder</strong> Peter Gurr son<br />
<strong>Ellen Robb wife</strong> John Stuchberry non-member<br />
<strong>William Robb son</strong> Emma Stuchberry wife, member<br />
<strong>Ann Robb daughter</strong> Ann Stuchberry daughter<br />
<strong>Ellen Robb daughter</strong> George Roberts Elder<br />
<strong>Thomas Robb son</strong> Susan Roberts wife<br />
<strong>Alexander Robb son</strong> Robert Cochrane Elder<br />
<strong>George Robb son</strong> Tresa Cochrane wife<br />
<strong>John Robb son</strong> Tresa Cochrane daughter<br />
<strong>Adam Robb son</strong> Robert John Cochrane son<br />
George Burton Elder Charles Cochrane son, born on ship<br />
Ann Burton wife George Ward<br />
Clara Jane Burton daughter Edmund Ward<br />
Amelia Christiana Burton daughter Edmund John Harris Elder<br />
George Alma Burton son <strong>Richard Rillstone</strong><br />
William Gurr Teacher <strong>Sarah Ann Rillstone wife</strong><br />
Sarah Elizabeth Gurr daughter,born on board ship, blessed Sept. 27, 1857 <strong>William Wall Rillstone son</strong><br />
William Heber Gurr son<br />
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<em><strong>(Editor's Note Insert by Georgia Drake</strong>: Susannah Drummond Robb's name does not appear as a passenger in this record but she was on this voyage and 3 months pregnant. William and Susanna were married prior to leaving Sydney Australia. Susannah's name does appear on the Australian LDS Emigration registry for 1853-1868 under the name of Susannah Drummond sailing on the Lucas 1857. Sarah Ann Rillstone is Susanna's sister. She married Richard Rillstone, who signed on as a crew member to earn his passage. The sisters were raised by their cousin William Hawkins and his wife, Eliza who were childless. The girls referred to them as "Auntie and Uncle Hawkins". All were on this voyage and Sarah gave birth to a baby boy William Wall while at sea. )</em><br />
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Absolom P. Dowdle inspected supplies and provisions and reported all things ready for sea on the 26th of June 1857.<br />
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June 27, 1857, Saturday: The pilot came on board ship at eight o’clock and gave orders to weigh anchor. Ship under way at nine o’clock. Soon after the ship was under way, Brother Stewart Clark and Chaffin Potter had come on board. They accompanied us to the mouth of the harbor, about seven miles from Sydney. Then they took an affectionate farewell, bestowing their blessings upon the company. Captain, officers and crew soon left Sydney in the distance, having a fair wind from the West; driving us at the rate of seven knots per hour toward the east. The sea being rough, seasickness commenced that night and was very unpleasant.<br />
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June 28, Sunday: Weather fine. Wind from the West. Sea still rough. Most of the company seasick. In the afternoon the wind changed ten points to the North. It blew a gale for some time, with heavy rain.<br />
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June 29, Monday: This morning President Wall called a prayer meeting of all those able to attend. Wind fair. Ship making seven knots per hour. Morning being pleasant most of the Saints came on deck. Sickness abating.<br />
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June 30, Tuesday: This morning the wind has fallen off, leaving almost a calm. Company still improving of seasickness. At nine o’clock company assembled for prayers. Elder Dowdle made prayer, also made a few remarks on being united and obeying the orders of the Church. President Wall followed with a few remarks on the same subject. He [p.3] then nominated George Hunter and William Hawkins as teachers of the company. After services the wind freshened and carried us at the rate of ten knots per hour. In the afternoon had a gale from northwest. It continued to blow hard all afternoon.<br />
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July 1, Wednesday: This morning the gale continues to blow. The sea is very rough and most of the company are very seasick. About four o’clock in the afternoon there was a sharp squall of wind that carried off the fore-sail and the main top-sail, also the fore top-mast. Before the sails gave way the ship laid over on her beam. The duration of the squall was but short. The ship soon righted itself from her perilous condition, letting most of the canvas fall on deck, to the joy of all on board the ship. Squalls at intervals during the night.<br />
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July 2, Thursday: This morning a steady gale, very rough. Most of the Saints very sick. Attended prayers this morning; singing and prayer. President Wall and Dowdle address the Company for a short time. Peace reigned on board all day. Met in the evening for prayer. Prayer by Elder George Hunter. Singing.<br />
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July 3, Friday: This morning sea very rough, wind moderate, seasickness abating. Met for prayers at eight o’clock. Prayer by Elder Robb. Singing. President Wall and Dowdle gave instructions to the Saints on cleanliness, order, and government of families. Sister Rawlins very sick, administered to by President Wall and Dowdle. A good spirit prevails, prayers in the evening.<br />
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July 4, Saturday: This morning the wind was very light, almost a calm. Weather fine mending sails and getting the ship in sailing trim. At nine o’clock [p.4] Prayer, Elder Dowdle made prayer, singing. Good feeling throughout the day. In the afternoon President Wall and Dowdle administered to Sister Rillstone [Sarah Rillston]. She received immediate strength. Prayers at eight o’clock in the evening by President Wall. Singing.<br />
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July 5, Sunday: This morning fine wind ahead, sending the ship some two or three points toward the Southward, meeting at eleven o’clock. Hymn on page 109. Prayer by President Wall. Singing on the 293 page. Elder Dowdle than addressed the Company on the first principles of the gospel. Hymn on page 257. Benediction by Elder Dowdle. In the evening President Wall preached an excellent discourse showing the advantages to be derived from the spread of the Gospel. Elder Dowdle also spoke upon the principles of obedience and safe care of the provisions and water. After meeting the wind began to rise.<br />
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July 6, Monday: This morning very wet and uncomfortable. Strong breeze all night. Sea very rough, making but little headway. Little sail set. Prayer by George Hunter; singing. In the evening had prayer. Elder Gurr made prayer, singing.<br />
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July 7, Tuesday: This morning weather fine. Ship steering Northeast, half North, nearly fair. Met for prayers at nine o’clock. Singing, some feelings manifested about the provisions, but all was settled, and good feelings prevailed again. Prayer by Elder George Burton. After prayer Elder Wall made remarks on the subject of punctuality. Requested the Saints to be on hand at the time appointed for prayers. [p.5]<br />
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July 8, Wednesday: This morning at daylight we came in sight of those islands called the Three Kings. About thirty miles to the North of New Zealand. They lay about thirty miles distant from us on our starboard bow. We have made excellent headway, considering all things much better than we anticipated. Wind fair, ship heading northeast half South in order to round the North Cape of New Zealand. All well on board this morning. Assembled for prayer, singing. Prayer by Elder George Roberts, after which we spent some time in singing. A good spirit seemed to prevail throughout. About twelve o'clock the wind began to fall off. In the evening almost a dead calm. In the evening, prayer by Elder Wall, singing. Wind still favorable.<br />
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July 9, Thursday: This morning a light wind, almost a calm. Prayer after which President Wall and Dowdle made arrangements about the provisions. After dinner Elder Dowdle and Elder Hunter weighed out a portion of the provisions to the passengers such as they desired to be weighed out to them. Weather dull. Prayer and singing in the evening.<br />
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July 10, Friday: This morning wind ahead, making no headway. Some feelings with one of the brethren. He acknowledged his error and asked forgiveness which was granted and good feelings prevailed. Attended Prayers this morning. Elder Dowdle offered up the prayer. Singing, also exhorted the Saints to be humble and to be more united. President Wall also gave some instructions. Singing. Wind unfavorable through the day. Prayer before going to bed. [p.6]<br />
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July 11, Saturday: This morning quite a calm. Sea rolling heavily. A mist all around. Assembled for prayers. Elder Wall led prayers. Elder Dowdle made a few remarks. For a short time good feelings prevailed throughout. Prayers this evening with singing.<br />
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July 12, Sunday: Weather thick and misty, quite a calm sea, still rolling heavily. Assembled for meeting between decks at eleven o’clock. Elder Hunter led prayer. Elder Roberts spoke to the Saints and preached an excellent discourse In the afternoon a wind sprung up but was very variable, shifting all around the compass, at last settling in the West. It began to blow quite a gale toward night. Prayers at eight. Elder Dowdle led prayer. After most of the Company had retired to bed they were alarmed by a heavy sea which struck the ship shaking her from end to end and half filling her upper deck with water. She sustained no damage. President Wall and Dowdle went and pacified the frightened ones and soon all was right. The gale lasted through the night. Latitude 32 -50.<br />
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July 13, Monday: This day a fair wind but quite a gale. Sea running very high, but little sail set. Assembled for prayers. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions to the Saints. In the afternoon more sail set and we started off at a good pace. In the evening had prayer meeting, testimony bearing, and had quite a good time. Good feelings prevailed through the company.<br />
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July 14, Tuesday: This morning going along first rate. Weather fine. After breakfast and all was cleaned up assembled for prayer. Elder Dowdle led prayer, singing. This day all sail set, a good steady breeze, but toward night wind calmed down. Prayer this evening.<br />
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July 15, Wednesday: This morning wind fair but light. Weather fine. Elder Wall confined to his bed on account of his health. Assembled for prayer. Elder Hunter offered the Prayer. Singing. About 2 p.m. a breeze sprung up from the South. A fine black fish seen astern of the vessel. Most of the Company on deck pursuing such avocations as each one liked. Had prayers by Elder Dowdle.<br />
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July 16, Thursday: This morning a steady breeze, weather fine. Prayer and singing. Elder Robb and Gigell [William Gingell or Gengell] spoke. Also President Wall. Provisions weighed out after dinner. Elder Roberts made out a scale showing the amount of provisions for each family. President Wall assisted Dowdle in serving the provisions. Had prayer and singing in the evening.<br />
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July 17, Friday: This morning a dead calm. This weather fine. Assembled for prayers offered by Elder Harris this morning. A fine black fish seen playing around the vessel at prayer time. Elder Wall exhorted the Saints on the necessity of keeping themselves pure. Especially the female part of the company, as the Lord intended them to have the privilege of bringing forth bodies for the noble spirits. During the prayer a fine breeze sprung up. Weather fine. Company in good spirits most of the sisters occupied with sewing. Latitude 32 South. In the afternoon wind shifted two points ahead. In the evening had prayer given by President Wall before going to bed. Variable winds.<br />
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July 18, Saturday: This morning wind variable, weather dull with sleet and rain. Had prayer and singing, a good feeling prevailed. <br />
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July 19, Sunday: This morning weather fine. Wind from the Northeast. Meeting at eleven o’clock, hymn on page 272. Elder Dowdle made prayer and also preached an excellent discourse. President Wall followed with a few remarks cautioning the brethren against taking the name of the Lord in vain. Concluded by singing hymn on page 112. Day passed away pleasantly. In the evening had a testimony meeting. Enjoyed ourselves very much. Variable winds at night.<br />
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July 20, Monday: This morning wind ahead. Weather fair. Had prayer. All the company enjoys good health. Had prayer and singing in the evening. Elder Burton led prayer and singing continued as long as the people felt disposed. There is a want of unit among us and not the best of feelings among us. We have made but little progress on our journey, considering the distance we have to go.<br />
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July 21, Tuesday: This morning wind still in the same quarter. Glass shows weather set fair, moon changes tonight. Expect a change of wind. Prayer this morning, Elder Dowdle made prayer. Singing and prayer in the evening.<br />
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July 22, Wednesday: This morning wind still blowing from the Eastward ahead. Prayer and singing this morning and in the evening.<br />
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July 23, Thursday: Wind still ahead blowing very strong making all things miserable. Prayer this morning with singing. Continued to blow hard all day. This evening the subject of baptism was discussed. Elder Roberts did not attend on account of sickness.<br />
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July 24, Friday: Blowing strong all night, still ahead. Prayer this morning led by Elder Hunter. President Wall spoke on the celebration of the 24th [p.9] of July but as the weather was boisterous each was to do the best he could. Elder Dowdle spoke upon this eventful day. Weather fine. Prayer in the evening.<br />
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July 25, Saturday: Wind shifted in the night toward the North, blowing quite a gale making it very rough and uncomfortable. Assembled for prayer between decks this morning also in the evening attended with singing. Gale all day.<br />
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July 26, Sunday: Fair wind this morning, hardly any sail set. Sea very rough. Assembled between decks to hold meeting at eleven o’clock. Elder Dowdle addressed the company. Latitude 32-12, more sail set. Weather fine. Also had a testimony meeting in the evening. Some of the brothers bore their testimony. Elder Dowdle was impressed by the spirit to tell the Saints to arise from their sleepiness and humble themselves and serve the Lord more faithfully. A fine breeze before going to bed. All sail set.<br />
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July 27, Monday: This morning wind fair, going along first rate. At nine-thirty a.m. had prayer and singing. Barometer low and it gives signs that bad weather is near at hand. In the evening had prayer with singing. Before midnight a squall overtook us and was likely to damage the ship as all sails were set. But she only sustained the tearing of two of her sails.<br />
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July 28, Tuesday: Wind fair, right aft. Heavy sea running but little sail set on account of strong wind blowing. Attended prayer this morning. Elder Wall made prayer and also gave some good instructions to the young women. Weather squally. Prayer in the evening by Elder Dowdle, also singing. A good feeling prevails throughout. [p.10]<br />
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July 29, Wednesday: Blowing very hard this morning, averaging 8 to 12 knots per hour, weather fine. Elder Gurr made prayer, singing. Also before going to bed had prayer. President Wall offered up the prayer also gave some good instructions followed by Elder Dowdle. Latitude 31-30; longitude 168-12.<br />
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July 30, Thursday: Wind fair this morning. Elder Hunter offered prayer. Hymns sung. Longitude 163.2. Had a prayer meeting this evening. Elder Wall offered up prayer afterwards. The privilege was given the brothers and sisters that liked to bear their testimony to the truth of the work. We had a good time.<br />
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July 31, Friday: Wind fair but light. Mercury high. Weather cloudy. Assembled at 9:30 A.M. for prayer. Elder Dowdle made prayer. Singing. Good feeling prevailed. Latitude 29 South. Had prayer this evening, Elder Roberts led prayer.<br />
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August 1, Saturday: Wind variable. This morning had prayer by Elder Dowdle. Singing. A slight disturbance with two of the brethren but all was soon right by their forgiving one another. In the evening had prayer by Elder Dowdle. President Wall gave some good instructions on the principle of forgiveness. Elder Dowdle also gave some good instructions. A good spirit among us.<br />
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August 2, Sunday: This morning weather cloudy. Assembled between decks to hold meeting at eleven o’clock. Opened by singing and prayer. Elder Dowdle spoke on the subject of baptism. Also on his testimony to the truth of Joseph Smith being a prophet and exhorted the Saints to faithfulness. Dismissed by Elder Roberts. Presidency named and blessed a child. Child belonging Robert Hamblin. The afternoon spent by the Saints according to each ones feelings. In the evening had testimony meeting. Singing. Elder Dowdle prayed, followed with singing. The privilege was then given for any of the brethren or sisters to speak who felt like it. Benediction by Elder Wall.<br />
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August 3, Monday: About as usual.<br />
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August 4, Tuesday: This morning air wind and weather. Going about 5 knots. Prayers, hymn “ The Time is Far Spent” President Wall made prayer. Sky in the evening began to look tropical. In the evening had prayer and singing. After difficulty arose before going to bed. President Wall soon restored peace between the two brethren. Latitude 26.55; longitude 157.26. Elder Roberts voted in to teach the school.<br />
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August 5, Wednesday: This morning a calm, weather fair. Elder Dowdle made prayer and spoke for some length on the nature of covenant. Elder Roberts spoke on having an assistant to help him with the school in the afternoon. School commenced between decks.<br />
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August 6, Thursday. This morning high winds. Pace about 3 knots per hour. Weather fine. This morning Elder Hawkins offered to assist Elder Roberts in teach the school. In the evening had prayer by Elder Wall. One of the brethren asked forgiveness of the brethren for which was granted unanimously. Several of the brethren bore their testimonies to the truth of the work.<br />
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August 7, Friday: Variable winds, weather fine. Going about two knots. Prayer this morning also prayers in the evening. Elder Dowdle made prayers. Singing. School at 2 p.m. Provisions weighed out. Elder Wall wished me to remember a dream he had on Thursday evening, Aug. 6th. “He saw one of his wives enter his cabin where he was sleeping and asked him many questions. How he got on since he left home also how the company liked him, etc. He asked her about home and was told they were all [p.11] well. After this he told her she must be tired after coming so far to see him. He told her there was a spare bed beneath him where she could rest. But she declined and left the cabin and departed.”<br />
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August 8, Saturday: This morning a calm until 9 o’clock when a light wind struck up from Southeast where we expect trades from. President Wall made prayer this morning. School at 2 p.m. Prayer in the evening, with singing. Breeze freshened before going to bed.<br />
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August 9, Sunday: This morning slight variable winds. Weather fine. In morning assembled between decks to attend meeting. Singing, prayer by President Wall, Elder Dowdle spoke on children paying obedience to their parents. President Wall spoke on the same subject. Meeting dismissed by President Wall. In the evening had a good testimony meeting. Good feeling prevailed among the Saints. Breeze freshened before going to bed.<br />
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August 10, Monday: Wind right ahead. Weather fine mercury of to 80°. Assembled between decks for prayer. Elder Dowdle made prayer. Waster measured out this morning, an American gallon given to each person each day. School at 2 p.m. In the evening prayer, singing, Prayer Elder George Roberts. The night warm.<br />
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August 11, Tuesday: This morning wind coming from same quarter. Weather fine but cloudy. Assembled between decks for prayer. A difficult arose between two families which was not settled before going to bed.<br />
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August 13, Thursday: Wind from southeast. Prayer by Elder Wall. The difficulty settled this morning. President Wall and Dowdle spoke to the saints. Going about 5 knots per hour. Prayer and singing this evening.<br />
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August 14, Friday: Weather fine. Steering North latitude 19. A small disturbance about the water. The captain settled it by issuing order for each one to leave half of his water with the cook. Prayers this morning. President Wall spoke upon the principle of obedience. School at 2 p.m. In the evening prayers and singing.<br />
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August 15, Saturday: Weather fine. Latitude 1630. Elder Dowdle made prayer. Singing, school 2 p.m. During tea time one of the children, daughter of John Stuckberry, climbed upon an old stove fell back and the pipe which was loose fell too. It struck her foot, cutting it very badly. Prayers and singing.<br />
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August 16, Sunday: From West, weather fine. Assembled between decks for prayers. Elder Dowdle made prayer. President Wall and Dowdle spoke for a short time. But soon dismissed as the weather was very hot. The wife of Robert Cochrane gave birth to a son at 11:30 o’clock. In the evening had meeting on deck. Prayer by Elder Dowdle, he also spoke to the Saints. President Wall also spoke.<br />
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Aug. 17, Monday: This morning calm. Wind very light. At 11 o’clock breeze freshened and continued to blow hard all day. Prayer this morning by Elder Roberts, singing. No school in afternoon on account of their moving coals from the stern to the head of the ship. Prayer and singing.<br />
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Aug. 18, Tuesday: This morning wind hauled more ahead, sending us more to the West. The most dangerous part of the Pacific Ocean. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. President Wall gave council to the brethren in regards to their children, to have them with them at prayer time, also to teach them to pray. At 2 p.m. had school on quarter deck on account of sickness between decks. latitude ll:59. This day Elder Harris declined to teach anymore. He stated his reasons that some of the parents found fault with him. Elder Dowdle volunteered his services. Elder Harris was not voted in to teach but kindly offered to assist Elder Roberts. John Stuckberry suffering with sickness. Prayers attended with singing this evening. [p.12]<br />
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August 19, Wednesday: This morning Sophia Cadd gave birth to a son at 20 minutes to 5 a.m. The wife of Joseph Cadd. Head wind this morning. Elder Robb made prayer. Mercury up to 80. Some of the children suffering with whooping cough. John Stuckberry a little better. This morning not such unit, among us as should be. Prayers attended with singing.<br />
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August 20, Thursday: Wind from the North, weather fine, very hot. Sick people improving. Elder Dowdle made prayer. School in the afternoon at 2. Elder Dowdle assisted Elder Roberts in the evening. Elder Dowdle made prayer. It being very hot the meeting was soon brought to a close.<br />
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August 21, Friday: Wind in the North, weather dull. Assembled for prayers. Elder Wall spoke on the settling of difficulties, legality, according to the order of the Church. Prayer by Elder Wall. School at 2 P.M. President Wall assisted Elder Roberts in teaching this afternoon. In the evening wind shifted. Prayers attended with singing.<br />
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August 22, Saturday: This morning variable winds, raining very close. Elder Dowdle made prayer also gave some instructions to the Saints on how to govern themselves and families. School at 2 p.m. Prayer and singing in the evening.<br />
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August 23, Sunday: This morning wind from the East, weather dull. Assembled for meeting between decks at 11 a.m. President Wall preached an excellent discourse on the subject of the Kingdom of the Lord. At about 5 P.M. a large porpoise was caught. In the evening had a testimony meeting. Many of the brethren bore their testimonies to the truth of the work in which we are engaged. Good feeling throughout.<br />
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August 24, Monday: This morning wind from the East. Numbers of flying fish, also birds seen. Brother Burton led prayer this morning. School at 2 p.m. Prayer in the evening.<br />
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August 25, Tuesday: East wind, going about 4 knots. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. He also gave some instruction. Latitude 7. School at 2 p.m. The presidency laid hands on Sister Hunter. Tonight President Wall rather sick.<br />
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August 26, Wednesday. This morning weather squally, wind from the East. Elder Dowdle officiated at prayer on account of President Wall’s sickness. Elder Roberts made prayer. Elder Dowdle spoke concerning the laying on of hands. Exhorts them to be faithful. Latitude 6.6. School at 2 p.m. In the evening Elder Gurr made prayer, singing.<br />
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August 27, Thursday: Wind from the East. Going Northeast by North about 5 knots. Weather fair. Prayer this morning attended with singing. Sick improving. School at 2. In the evening attended prayer meeting between decks. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions. A few of the brethren bore their testimonies to the truth of the work.<br />
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August 28, Friday: Wind in same quarter, weather fine. Prayers this morning. Latitude 2. School at 2 p.m. In the evening attended prayer. President Wall gave some good instructions to the company not to find fault with one another and was pleased to see the unity among the Saints.<br />
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August 29, Saturday: Wind in same quarter, weather fine. Prayers this morning, Elder Roberts offered prayer, singing. School in afternoon. Prayers in evening. Latitude 50 miles from the line.<br />
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August 30, Sunday: Wind still from same quarter. Comfortable on account of strong breeze. Latitude 31 miles North of line. Assembled between decks at eleven O’clock for meeting. Hymns. Prayer by Elder Roberts. Good instruction given. Meeting in the evening. Elder Dowdle preached, also Elder Wall. [p.13]<br />
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August 31, Monday: Wind still from same quarter, going along about 5 knots. Weather fine. In morning Brother Hawkins led prayer. President Wall and Elder Roberts spoke. School at 2 p.m. Prayer in evening. A night of usual custom of Captain coming on deck to pay his respects to the passengers and many received a good sprinkling. A merry time while it lasted.<br />
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September 1, 1857, Tuesday: Wind still in the same quarter going about 5 knots. Elder Robb made prayer. School at 2. At school time one of Brother Robb’s children was very sick. The brethren who were there said it was dying. And when President Wall and Dowdle went to administer to it, it revived a little and continued in a deep sleep until the next morning. When it awoke it was quite well and in good health. About 5 p.m. a great number of black fish came and played around the ship. Some very large ones were seen. In the evening prayer was offered by Elder Robb followed by singing. (<em><strong>Editor's Note:</strong> The child was George Drummond Robb.)</em><br />
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September 2, Wednesday: Wind in same quarter. Had morning prayer by President Wall. School at 2. Prayers this evening. A fast meeting given out to be observed by all those who wished to on the morrow.<br />
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September 3, Thursday: Wind the same, very squally all day with rain. A feast attended to by the majority in the morning had a prayer meeting and most of the brethren spoke. A good spirit reigned throughout. President Wall gave some good instructions. School at 2 P.M. At night President Wall made prayer.<br />
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September 4, Friday: Light and variable winds weather squally mercury up to 85 degrees. Had prayer and singing conducted by Elder Dowdle. School at 2 and evening prayers. Very warm.<br />
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September 5, Saturday: North-east trades. Weather squally, mercury up to 85 degrees. This morning Robert Arbon made prayer. School at 2 and prayer in the evening.<br />
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September 6, Sunday: Trades. Mercury up to 86 degrees. Latitude 9 - 57. Morning meeting at eleven o’clock opened by singing. Prayer by Elder Hunter who also spoke on the gospel and on the gifts and blessings following the gospel. Three children were blessed. First the son of Robert Cochrane by Elder Wall named Charles Rich Cochrane. Born on ship Lucas on August 16. Next the son of Joseph Cadd, blessed by Elder Dowdle, named Heber Cadd, born on Lucas, August 19; and another son of Joseph Cadd born April 6, 1856, Named Joseph Cadd, after the name of his father. In the evening held a testimony meeting. Most of the brethren and sisters bore their testimony. Quite a good feeling prevailed. President Wall gave us some good instructions.<br />
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September 7, Monday: This morning wind light from Northeast. Elder Roberts made prayer. Singing. School at 2 p.m. Prayers at eight. Latitude 11.<br />
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September 8, Tuesday: This morning wind strong, coming from the Northeast. Weather fine. Elder Dowdle made prayer, singing. Latitude 13.5, Longitude 149. School interrupted by rain after one hour duration. President Wall made prayer in the evening, singing. Peace and harmony reigned.<br />
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September 9, Wednesday: Wind still from the Northeast. Heavy squalls. Sea rough. Some seasickness. Mercury up to 86. Elder Burton made prayer, singing. School at 2. Captain sick today so did not attend to his duties. In evening Elder Gurr made prayer. Still rough before going to bed. Latitude 15.7.<br />
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September 10, Thursday: Wind strong from the Northeast, mercury 86. Elder Harris prayed. This morning Presidency administered to Elder Gingell [William or Gengell]. School at 2. Captain a little better. [p.14]<br />
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Testimony meeting. Elder Roberts made prayer. Many of the Brethren bore their testimonies. Latitude 18.30.<br />
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September 11, Friday: Wind still in the North. Mercury 84. Captain a little better. Elder Dowdie made a prayer, singing. Sister Hawkins administered to by presidency. School at 2. Evening prayer. Latitude 18.30.<br />
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September 12, Saturday: Wind Northeast, mercury 82. Prayer this morning by Elder Robb. Singing. School at 2 p.m. Prayer by Elder Wall in the evening with singing.<br />
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September 13, Sunday: Wind Northeast, weather fine. Meeting at eleven o’clock, singing. Prayer Elder Hunter. President Wall spoke on the use of and progress of the Church. After meeting the presidency administered to Sister Gingell [or Gengell]. Meeting in the evening. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. Elder Roberts was called to take charge of the meeting. Most of the brethren and sisters bore their testimonies. During the meeting Sister Ann Cadd was taken very ill. After meeting the president administered to her. She received immediate relief.<br />
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September 14, Monday: This morning fine wind. President Wall made prayer. No school today on account of [-]. Prayer in the evening by Elder Gurr. This even at 20 minuted to 10 Sister Gingell gave birth to a son. All mothers that have given birth to children on board have been delivered about 20 minutes after being administered to.<br />
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September 15, Tuesday. Wind light, weather fair. Sister Gingell [Gengell] as well as could be expected. All in good spirits, good health generally. Prayer this morning by Elder Dowdle, singing. School today by Elder Dowdle. Prayer this evening by Elder Roberts.<br />
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September 16, Wednesday: Weather fine, wind light, health of company good. Prayer this morning by Elder Hunter. Peace reigned through the day. Prayer in the evening by Elder Gurr.<br />
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September 17, Thursday: Wind light. Prayer by Elder Dowdle he also made a few remarks for the Saints to prepare themselves for the trials that were yet before them. Exhorting them all to faithfulness. After which the presidency administered to Brother and Sister Gingell [or Gengell]. President Wall gave council to all to take care of their wives and children and meet at eight o’clock for prayer meeting. Elder Dowdle took charge, singing, prayer by Elder Wall. Most of the Saints bore their testimony. Good spirit prevailed. President Wall and Dowdle gave good instructions to the Saints.<br />
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September 18, Friday: This morning fair, wind light, almost a calm. Good health prevails. Prayer by President Wall. Singing. In afternoon provisions weighed out by Elder Dowdle. Prayer in the evening by Elder Gurr. President Wall gave some good instructions to the Saints to take care of themselves, also counseled children to obey their parents.<br />
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September 19, Saturday: Wind very light, weather fair, all well on board. A dull feeling manifested by some of the company. Prayer this morning by Elder William Hawkins. President Wall counseled the Saints to do right. Prayer in the evening, Elder Dowdle.<br />
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September 20, Sunday: This morning fine, wind light. Meeting at 11 o’clock, singing. Prayer by Elder Dowdle. Elder Robb addressed the company on the coming forth of the work of the Lord and the necessity of us fulfilling our covenants. Elder Dowdle followed, reasoning on the necessity of all persons striving for salvation in the right way. Peace through the day. Prayer meeting in the evening. President Wall led in prayer. A good spirit prevailed. All that spoke expressed a determination to keep the commandments of God by the help of the Lord. [p.15]<br />
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September 21, Monday; Wind fair, weather fine. President Wall made prayer this morning. Going along about 5 knots. Elders Roberts and Hunter made out a list of the organization. Health and peace aboard. Prayer at night by Elder Burton.<br />
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September 22, Tuesday: Wind fair, weather fine, going about 5 knots. Health good. Prayer at nine-thirty by Elder Harris. Elder Dowdle gave good instructions. School at 2 p.m. At five minutes past three, Sarah Ann Rillstone, wife of Richard Rillstone, was delivered of a son on board the ship. In the evening had prayer by Elder Gurr. Singing. Elder Roberts assisted Brother Hawkins in settling a difficulty.<br />
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September 23, Wednesday: Wind light and variable. Weather dull and misty. The difficulty settled between the parties by mutual reconciliation. Prayers this morning by Elder Roberts. Sister Rillstone improving. No school this afternoon on account of bad weather. A large whale passed in front of the ship at 6:30 p.m. Seen by a great many of the passengers. Prayer led by President Wall. He gave notice that the journal should be read before all the company on the next morning.<br />
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September 24, Thursday: Wind from the Northeast by North going with one point East. Weather fine, mercury up to 78. Elder Hunter led prayers attended with singing. Elder Roberts read an account from the journal till we crossed the line. The rest was read on another occasion. President Wall made a motion that the Company accept the account up to the time of crossing the line, which was seconded by Elder Dowdle and carried unanimously. School at 2:30 p.m. In the evening had a testimony meeting, Elder Dowdle conducting. Elder Robb made prayer. After which many bore their testimonies to the truth of the work. Elder Wall gave some good instructions.<br />
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September 25, Friday: This morning wind from the North, going on course. Weather fine. Elder Arbon led prayer attended with singing. School at 2 p.m. In the evening had prayer by President Wall singing.<br />
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September 26, Saturday: Light variable winds which lasted throughout the day. A meeting between decks for prayer, Elder Robb officiated, singing. Elder Roberts, not being well, did not keep school. In the evening Elder Gingell [Gengell] gave prayer, then singing.<br />
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September 27, Sunday: This morning fine, fair wind, going in course which continues throughout the day. Weather cool and fine. Assembled between decks at eleven O’clock for meeting. Prayer by Elder Dowdle, singing. After which two children were blessed by Presidency. First, son on William Gingell [Gengell] named Josiah William Gingell [Gengell]. The second, the son of Richard Rillstone, named Will Wall Rillstone, after which Elder Dowdle preached to the Company. President Wall dismissed. Had testimony meeting in the evening. Many of the brothers and sisters bore their testimonies. Peace on board ship.<br />
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September 28, Monday: This morning wind fair. Prayer by President Wall and singing. Peace throughout the day. In the evening had prayer, Elder Dowdle made prayer. he also gave some good instructions. President Wall gave some also.<br />
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September 29, Tuesday: Wind from the North, weather dull, mercury up to 73. Elder Roberts made prayer attended with singing. Nothing of note occurred throughout the day. In the evening had prayer attended with singing. President Wall gave instructions to the Saints.<br />
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September 30, Wednesday: This morning wind ahead, going [p.16] Northwest. Assembled for prayers this morning by Brother Hunter. Elder Roberts read the remainder of the journal to the brethren. It was accepted and carried unanimously. Nothing to note passed throughout the day. In the evening prayer by Elder Arbon, attended with singing.<br />
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October 1, Thursday: This morning wind calm, fine weather. Prayer by Elder Dowdle this morning with singing. He also gave some instructions. Peace reigned on board. In the evening met to hold testimony meeting. President Wall gave charge of the meeting into the hands of Elder Roberts. Prayer by Elder Harris, attended with singing. Many of the brethren bore their testimonies. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions. A light wind sprung up at night.<br />
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October 2, Friday: This morning wind fair, going along very well. Weather fine mercury up to 76. Comfortable weather. Assembled this morning to hold prayer, it was offered by Dowdle. Wind shifted during the day a little ahead but continued strong till night. Longitude 137, Latitude 34.20. Evening prayer.<br />
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October 3, Saturday: This morning wind very light, about 9:30 a.m. changed but continued light. Had prayer by Elder Burton. Elder Dowdle exhorted the Saints to watch and pray. Peace throughout the day. This afternoon wind much stronger but died away at night. Had prayer with singing.<br />
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October 4, Sunday: This morning wind light but at 10 a.m. it freshened. Assembled at 11 o’clock with prayer by Elder George Roberts. Elder Dowdle preached and took for his text “Watch as well and pray”. A very good discourse. After meeting the wind increased and blew the ship along about 7 knots. In the evening had a prayer meeting and most all of the Saints bore their testimonies to the truth of the work. A good feeling prevailed.<br />
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October 5, Monday: This morning wind light, going about 3 knots. Weather wet. Had prayer by Elder Robb. Breeze freshened at 10 a.m. and continued to blow until night. In the evening had prayer attended with singing. Peace reigned throughout.<br />
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October 6, Tuesday: This morning going along first rate. Weather fine wind fair. Had prayer attended with singing. Sea rough. Longitude [-] a number of mines 453 at 4 o’clock. [UNCLEAR] In the evening had prayer and singing. President Wall gave some good instructions. Wind strong tonight. Going about 9 knots.<br />
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October 7, Wednesday: This morning wind fair but light. Mercury up to 70. Prayer this morning by Elder Roberts attended with singing. Peace throughout the day. Nothing of note happened. In the evening President Wall gave prayer. President Wall and Dowdle gave some instructions.<br />
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October 9, Friday: Fair wind. Going along about 5 knots. Mercury up to 69. Elder Burton made prayer. Elder Dowdle gave some instructions. About 3:30 sighted land, an island in latitude 34 longitude 120 first land seen since we saw Three Kings, North of New Zealand. In the evening had prayer with singing. Peace reigned throughout. [p.17]<br />
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October 10, Saturday: This day fine, fair breeze. Passed Three Islands, also sighted the coast of America. Had prayer this morning attended with singing. Also in the evening had prayer and singing. Light breeze died away. Peace among us.<br />
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October 11, Sunday: Wind light. More islands seen. Weather fine. Assembled for meeting at 11 o’clock. Elder Dowdle addressed us. Had a testimony meeting in the evening. Many of the brethren and sisters bore their testimonies. President Wall gave some good instructions.<br />
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October 12, Monday: This morning wind light, weather fine. Anchored in San Pedre Bay. Had prayer in the morning with singing. President Wall went ashore to arrange about the accommodations for the company. In the evening had prayer with singing.<br />
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October 13, Tuesday: Most of the company went ashore with their baggage into the rooms that was engaged for the company for a week, until teams arrived from San Bernadino. Elder Wall and Robb started off to San Bernadino to get some teams to convey us to there, but after arriving at Los Angeles they met some of the brethren with their teams, who agreed to come to San Pedro to assist in moving us from that place. The company left San Pedro in the afternoon and started for a place about three miles distant to water the cattle while Brothers Wall and Robb stayed at Los Angeles.<br />
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They were in great danger from some who had apostatized from the Church. They beset the houses roundabout but the Lord protected them and they got away safe and arrived before the teams at San Pedro. The next day we started for a place called El Monte. Arrived there at nightfall. One wagon broke down and we stayed one day at El Monte, till more teams could be got. The next day we started our journey, made about thirty miles. The next day at about 3:00 p.m. arrived at San Bernadino. We soon got empty houses and on Sunday we were received by the people by vote, put by President Cox. [p.18] [NO ACCOUNT AVAILABLE OF ENTRY INTO THE VALLEY]<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Why is this of interest? The William Robb and Helen Bell family joined with 69 LDS Immigrants lead by William Madison Wall to come to Zion. They set sail on the ship "Lucas", June 27, 1857 from Sydney, Australia. After three months and 15 days at sea, they arrived in the San Pedro, California Port, October 12, 1857. Captain J. C. Daggett was in command. The "Lucas" foundered November 1858, just a year later. An image of the "Ship Lucas" has not at this time been found... but still looking. Captain Daggett reportedly died in 1861 of "consumption". </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Thirty miles west of San Francisco a collection of small, rocky islands is found. Discovered by Spaniards, the islands were given the name Los Farallones, which means small, pointed isles. The name of the islands has now been Americanized to Farallon Islands. The largest and tallest of the islands is southeast Farallon, which rises to a height of 358 feet. It was atop this island that the Farallon Island Lighthouse was constructed. </div><br />
Like most of the early California lighthouses, this light was to be of the Cape Cod design, with the tower protruding through the roof of the keeper's dwelling. However, due to narrowness of the island's summit, only a tower was placed atop the peak, while the keeper's quarters was built on a large plateau on the eastern side of the island. After the tower was complete, it proved too small to house a first-order Fresnel lens, and the tower had to be torn down and rebuilt. Hauling the building supplies up the crumbling slopes was an arduous task. After staging a sit-down strike, the construction worker's pleas were answered and a seasick mule named Jack arrived on the island to help pack the supplies up the steep slope. The lighthouse was lit for the first time in December of 1855. <br />
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Even with the light, in 1858, the ship Lucas foundered on the island during dense fog, prompting the call for the establishment of a fog signal. Hartman Bache, who had supervised the construction of the lighthouse, returned to the island and proceeded to build a novel fog signal. Intrigued by a large blowhole, Bache harnessed this natural source of forced air, by placing a whistle atop a chimney constructed over the blowhole. Unfortunately, the high surf needed to power the signal did not always coincide with the periods of dense fog. In 1875, a powerful storm produced a strong surge, which blew the chimney off its foundation and ended the days of the ingenious fog signal. In the early 1880s, a more predictable steam siren was put into service on the island. The signal now required human intervention to produce the blasts of compressed air, and two Victorian duplexes were constructed near the original dwelling to house the increase in keepers, who came to the island with their families.Georgiahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18279465292498884320noreply@blogger.com0