Lehi BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES BARNES (Pioneer) Came to Utah in 1853 Written by IVY THOMAS FRANCIS, his granddaughter. For Daughters of Utah Pioneers of Utah Morgan County, Utah 16 read Charles Barnes, son of Charles and Elizabeth Simpson Barnes, was born May 19, 1827, at Longton, Staffordshire, England. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, June 3, 1844. His father was a Potter. When he was about 3 years of age, the family left that county and went to Hull, Yorkshire for the purpose of Pot selling. As soon as he was old enough, he assisted in that business until about 14 years of age. He then decided to go apprentice to the trade of cooper. Went on trail to George Taylor, at Wellington, St. Hull for the space of 10 months. Felt he was giving satisfaction and making rapid progress, but in consequence of Mr. Taylor's wife wanting him to wash potatoes, clean boots and give what orders she wished, he refused, and Mr. Taylor told him he had better go home to learn that portion of the work. Three days later he agreed to work as an apprentice for 7 years for Henry Beecroft, a master cooper. After com¬pleting his term of 7 years, he married Elizabeth Taylor, April 23 1849, having corresponded with her for 4 years. January 16, 1850 a son was born, and they called him Joseph Simpson Barnes. Another son Charles was born March 16, 1851. That same month his wife Elizabeth died. Her death caused from taking cold three weeks after her confinement. Son Charles died in the following September 1851. Quoting from grandfathers diary he said, "I went on a visit to Staffordshire in consequence of work being scarce. *While there I endeavored to obtain means to emigrate, from Walkate, she haveing in her possession from thirty thousand pounds and upwards in money and property. I preached the gospel to her and the household. They could not gainsay my testimony 17 and promised to do the best she could, but said she could not get the money at that time. I wrote to her when I got home. She did not answer the first so I wrote the second and told her if she did not assist me to emigrate, the hand of the Lord would be upon her in consequence of my wishing to fulfill the commandment of the Lord in gathering to Zion. She answered my letter. Refused to assist me telling me that it was foolish trick of mine and not to trouble her with any more letters, so I waited for the salvation of God. Three weeks after this she was found dead in her chair with her shoes on. I bid adieu to relatives after refusing to give up the gospel of Jesus Christ- What will it profit a man to gain the whole world and lose his own soul. In consequence of my now being in inconvenient circumstances, having lost my wife and being left without a home, I was like a ship on the sea being tossed to and fro. I began corresponding with Fanny Broadbent. We were married December 20, 1851. We lived together very comfotable for 13 months, she having sufficient for us to emigrate, we began to prepare. On the 9th day of January 1853 we left Hull for Liverpool. My wife Fanny had a girl about 7 years of age and my boy Joseph was four in number. We remained in Liverpool about two weeks, the time when our ship Ellen Marsh left the Brambly Moore dock. Now we bid adieu to Babylon." The weather was favorable for the first three or four days, after which the wind began to blow. It was very stormy as they were about to go thru the English Channel. 18 On the 25th of January his wife gave birth to a son, whom was named Lorenzo. Her case was of a serious nature and she died two hours after the birth of the child. The child was given in the care of Mary Boggs for the night. At daylight the next morning word came that the child was dead. It was thought that he had smothered as he apparently was a healthy baby. Under these circumstances grandfather felt very much grieved thru the loss of his wife and child. They both were interred in the sea the same morning. It was only the hope of the Gospel that enabled him to live above the scend. He did the best he could with the two children left. They had been about four weeks on their journey when a storm arose which appeared to be very dangerous. The ship was said to be within two feet of the bottom and was near to strik¬ing rocks. However there was nothing serious came out of it. After a voyage of about six weeks they arrived at New Orleans. Stopped two days and proceeded to St. Louis. They stayed six weeks with Bro. Henry Lewis. In the meantime grandfather married his daughter Mary Ann Lewis. The journey to Salt Lake City was hard traveling and muddy roads. His daughter ellen was very sick for about seven weeks. On arriving at the foot of Big Mountain she died, October 1853. She was buried near the camp. The next morning he went down on the other side of the Mountain with the last wagon. Captain Kendall proceeded to the city for some flour as they had but little the teams were few and weak-. He returned with sufficient for the camp. Rested two days. Traveled within six miles of the city in the morning. Several of the cattle were lost. Had about one yoke of cattle to each wagon. They proceeded toward 19 evening. It was dark on arriving at Union Square. He and his wife Mary Ann separated upon their arrival in Salt Lake City. Brigham Young took care of divorce procedure. Thru the winter there was little chance for work. He worked at his cooper trade at every opportunity. He made wooden spades in pioneer days with which the men built the mud wall that surrounded Lehi, when it was known as the Fort. He also made barrels. At times he had as much work as he could conreniently do. He built a good sturdy room, which he, his son Joseph, Mr. McNaughton and his family occupied until he married Jessie Small, October 3, 1854. She came from Scotland in Sept. 1354. She died 1872. Soon after moving to Lehi he began farming. The land was new and his crops were poor. In the fall of 1855 his father, Mother and sister arrived from England. He prepared for them to the best of his ability, but because of the grasshopper war he had very little provisions, but shared with them. They were dissatisfied so in the spring they made arrangements to go back to the old country. He married William Brown's widow, Rhoda Wonfor Brown, January 27th, 1856. (She is my grandmother). Her husband had left her one yoke of oxen, wagon and a cow, with other essentials, which added to things that grandfather was in need of. He had but one cow at this time. In the year 1857 he was blessed with a good crop, raised about 200 bushels of wheat. September 26, 1858 Rhoda gave birth to a daughter Harriet Ellen (my mother). When she was four months old she was left in a chair before a fire, fell and severely burned on one side of 20 of her head. It was many months before it healed. The hair never grew on that part. Five other children were born to grandfather and grand¬mother Barnes. October 1879 grandmother died very suddenly of a parolytic stroke, leaving grandfather with two daughters and one son. July 22, 1880 he married Ellen Evans daughter of David Evans. She was of a jealous and meloncholy disposition, making her life miserable and tiresome. She would often talk of being tired of life. Her father had left her some property a house and 5 lots which she rented for several years. Because of un¬fair dealings of the administrator of the estate caused her much trouble. She would often say that they wanted her out of the way so they could have full possession of the property. She said to others that she was tired of life. On the 9th of September 1893 she committed suicide by taking strychnine. Grandfather passed thru many trials, but in spite of them all he carried on. He continued farming most of the time. His coopering business was not needed because the railroad had come through and everything was brought to the country. Altho the land was poor he was able to make a moderate living. He was active in Church organizations. Was a High Priest and held the office of Secretary of this quorum for a number of years. He always took great pleasure in attending to his Church duties. Was also active in civic affairs. Elected coun¬selor of the city council for the term of two years. He was among the first settlers of Lehi, Utah County, Utah, arriving in the year 1853, where he resided until the time of his death. He died July 31, 1911 at Lehi, Utah.