Morgan Pioneer History Binds Us Together gospel where Emma had relatives, and they were converted and baptized. The following is taken from Brother Cordon's Journal and given to Sister Dora Toone Brough, by his great, great granddaughter, June Cordon Garfield. On April 3,1849, he baptized Mr. John Toone of Leamington, who afterwards became an efficient elder. In conference, held April 15,1849, he was visited by Elder Levi Richards, who had a commission to travel in any part of England he so desired. On April 19, 1849, John Toone and William Chiveral were ordained elders. John was later appointed to preside over the branch. Emma was also baptized in 1849 along with other members of the Prosser family. When Elder Cordon was released from his mission to return home, the Saints of the Warwick Conference presented him with a contribution to help pay his expenses, Elder John Toone, representing the conference, wrote: "When at last we reflect upon the lonely situation in which you found us, and the wonderful things that have transpired in this, so short a time, we with reluctance say, 'Go home, dear Brother Alfred, to the bosom of thy family,' but this event will cause the breaking forth of many a tear. When we reflect upon your past labors, your diligence and faithfulness to build up Zion, by aiding her with converts from the land of our nativity, we will unite to bless you in the name of Israel's God. We testify to all around that we have found the Church and Kingdom of the living God." In 1850 John and Emma were anxious to come to Utah and join the Saints. They began planning for their future in a new land. At this time they were expecting their sixth child. Little Ann was born November 23, 1850. They loved the precious gospel, were humble and faithful and more than happy to make the sacrifices necessary to leave. In early winter, February 1,1851, the little family set sail for America. Mary Elizabeth, age twelve; William Henry, age ten; Charles Jabez, age eight; and baby Ann. Soon after sailing, Ann was taken ill and died on February 16, only two months and twenty- one days old. The tiny girl was buried at sea. Can we mothers realize the anguish of Emma when she had to wrap her darling baby in a blanket and see her cast into the ocean? In those days it took from six weeks to two months to make the voyage by sailing vessel, the only way to travel, and if passengers died during the voyage they were buried at sea. Emma and John were on their way to a new land, to make a home in the west, leaving Emma Georgenia and Hezekiah Prosser buried in their native land and baby Ann at sea. The voyage was long and tiresome, with much sickness and hardship. They finally arrived in the U.S.A. in March of 1851, and made preparation to cross the plains. They left Pottawatomie June 7,1851, in Captain Thomas Howell's company. They spent some time at a place called Little Pigeon, Indiana, getting wagons and oxen ready. There were ten families, seventy-nine souls, twelve wagons, seventy- seven oxen, horses, sheep and calves. They left there June 7,1852, just one year later. This company sent a letter on ahead to the presiding council in Salt Lake, dated August 4, Upper Ferry of the Platte River, signed Captain Howell, John Toone, clerk. The letter stated they were on their way and hoping they would have food enough to carry them through. They arrived in Salt Lake Valley on September 27,1852, with their remaining three children. Soon after arriving in Salt Lake they bought a homestead about "D" Street and Third Avenue, and built a nice four-room adobe house, where Emma kept busy sewing and taking care of her family. She did beautiful fancy work for many noted women of Utah, and made burial clothing when needed. How happy Emma was when she could sit in the theatre in her black, or brown, lace trimmed dress and see her John in the orchestra, playing the cello, or other times the viola, during the performance of a Shakespearean play, or home dramatics. After John brought his first wife, Emma, and children to Utah in 1852, he crossed the plains five times helping emigrants to Utah. A family story is told of one trip crossing the plains. A large band of Indians came upon them; the Saints were terrified because they did not know what to expect. John walked up to them, greeted them, picked up his viola and played softly, and started singing in his beautiful high tenor voice, "Come Tell Me, Redman, Where You Live and Why You Roam." It is understood this song was in one of the very first Latter-day Saint hymnbooks. After John finished playing, the Indians turned their horses and quietly rode away. The next morning, bright and early, the Indians were back again insisting that John sing and play his viola again. So you can see, the Indians also loved music. On the February 19, 1854, another son was born to Emma and John. They named him John Prosser. He was a strong, fine baby. He was their seventh child. This same year, John was called to go back to England on a mission. This gave him a chance to preach the gospel to his family in Leamington. They were very nice to him and told him they loved him, but were not interested in his new Mormon religion.