Morgan Pioneer History Binds Us Together After several experiences in Porterville, they went forth seeking better opportunities to gaining a livelihood. They traveled about 225 miles southward to Meadow, about five miles northwest of Pahvant Indian Village. It was eight miles south of Fillmore, the first capital of the Territory of Utah (1851-1856). The family was favorably impressed and decided to remain. They made blue adobes and built a four room house. They then set about the duties of building up and beautifying their surroundings and preparing the soil for planting crops. Their motto was "a place for everything and everything in its place." In English history, it is ascribed to the Adams progenitors as being regular attendants at the Old Burslem Church, with the Woods, Wedgewoods, Rogers and Davenports. The spirit of reverence carried down through the Samuel Adams family. And they always took part in movement promoted for community welfare. The joy and happiness in their new home was saddened by the passing of Grandmother. She died May 11,1874, at the age of fifty-nine years. About one and a half years later, Hyrum and Martha Alice Stoot were married in the Endowment House by Heber M. Wells on November 1, 1875. They lived in the pioneer home and cared for Grandfather during his declining years. His eyesight dimmed and his step was slackened due to varicose veins, a condition that required daily nursing care. Fortunately, Martha proved to be an "angel of mercy," humbly assuming the duties of nurse. It was obvious that she possessed the virtues needful to become, as she did, an efficient and practical nurse, and she was entered into a lifelong service of practical nursing. In spite of his handicaps, Grandfather was happiest when he could be of assistance to others. In the home he did such duties as churning the old wooden dasher churn. In the autumn he assumed the responsibility of husking corn. When the weather was favorable, he enjoyed going about out of doors and basking in the sunshine. He walked about with the support of a crutch and cane, using the cane also as a feeler to be sure the path was free of objects. In the last years of Grandfather's life, my parents took Grandfather to the Saint George Temple, where he had the deceased members of his family sealed to him and Grandmother. He remained an untiring pioneer. He never stopped until he met with an accident. His cane centered on a knot in the floor which gave way and the cane went through the floor. This sent him down with a thud. The injuries sustained in the fall made it impossible for him to walk again. Mother spoke highly of his good qualities, and often Grandfather expressed his appreciation for the care and attention they gave him. On December 18, 1887, the chapter of his earthly life was closed, and he peacefully passed on at the age of eighty-two years. He always maintained a firm testimony of the gospel. DIARY OF OUR TRIP FROM ENGLAND TO AMERICA By Samuel Adams, Sr. Monday, May 7, 1860 - I, Samuel Adams, and family left Baddeley Edge, Staffordshire, England, for America. We went to Burslem and stayed all night at Sister Sarah Lewis'. Got our notes of standing from President Cook, and directions for our boxes and bags. Tuesday, May 8, 1860 - We carried our luggage to the Burslem station and started for Liverpool. We waited a while at Crewe and went to Liverpool with the Birmingham Saints. Arrived at Liverpool about 11:00 AM. The carriers took our luggage to the Bromley Moor Dock, and about 3:00 PM, we went out to the William Tapscoti which lay in the river, and for the first time stepped on the salt water. Wednesday, May 9, 1860 - Arose from our new bed and got our breakfast, then I went on shore in a ferry boat for some necessary things which I thought we should want during our voyage. While I was away, Samuel sent two letters by President Clark, one to his grandfather, and the other to Sarah, his sister, which is in America. I came on board about 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon with a steam tug which took some more passengers for America. Thursday, May 10, 1860 - I wrote a letter to Baddeley Edge to tell them how we are getting along, and we expect to start this afternoon. Sent it to be posted by Elder Clark. Friday, May 11,1860 - We bought some more articles for our voyage and started out about half past two o'clock in the afternoon. We were taken out by a steam tug. As we went along, we saw the Welch mountains, and it was reported that we passed the place called Hollyhead at midnight Saturday, May 12,1860 - We were taken along by the steam tug very well. Sunday, May 13, 1860 - It was said that we got through the Irish Channel about one o'clock this morning and the steam tug left us. It was very fine and the sea looked beautiful, and about an hour before sunset, I saw Ireland. We left it on the right hand. Monday, May 14, 1860 - Was rather windy, but we went along well.