Sept. 1980 Oct. 1980 Nov. 1980 Jano 1980 Feb. 1981 Mar. 1981 April 1981 May 1981 Sept .• 1981 e Oct. 1981 Nov. 1981 Jano 1982 Feb. 1982 ~March': 1982 . Aj:,ril ·1982 Moy 19B2 DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS SOUTH MORGAN CAMP Histories --September 1980 - May 1982 Camp Historian: Margaret B. McKinnon ELIZA DURRANT •• o . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Deleen Sommer HARRIET NASH WELCH ••••••• o • • • • • • • • • • Lois Peterson NORTH MORGAN & SOUTH ROUND VALLEY CEMETERIES .Elma Dickson CROYDEN CEMETERY • ••• •••• MERlAM ANN JONES ••••••• . . . . . . . . . . . DANIEL & JOSEPH WILLIAMS & SONS MERC • •• . . ... ARCH I BALD McKINNON ARCHJBALD McKINNON Margaret Thackeray Grace Dickson Joyce Hamula · · ,'vl.argaret McKinnon Margaret McKinnon LOUISA TONKS JONES ••••••••••• • •••••• Veloy Tonks Dickson JOSEPH ETHER BUTTERS & !SABELLA ELIZA WELCH • • • • Lois B. Peterson SAMUEL BROUGH • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Margaret B. McKinnon FRANKLIN DEWEY SAi.MON •• FRANKLIN DEWEY SAi.MON •• ·SARAH ANN WILLIAMS FITZAERALD • • • • • • • • • 0 • Lori W. Birt Lorraine Wilkinson Doreen Rowser ~A·LTZAR SORNSEN PETERSON & MARGRETE JUULSEN • Claro Beth Rich SARAH DAVIS CARTER • o ••••••••••••••••• Virginia Baer DAUGHTERS OF UTAH PIONEERS South tvbrgan Camp Histories presented 1980- 1981 19 September, 1980: ELIZA DURRANT 1844-1890. Presented by Deleen White Sommer. Born at Deanshanger, Northam ton, Eng land, she was 5th of 11 children. Her parents, Wm. and Phebe Hoar Durrant, members of Church (L.D.S .) emigrated but Eliza married THOMAS WHITEHEAD and had two children. She divorced him, a drunkard, and sailed for America to join her family. (1869) She met OCTAVE URSENBACH .(returning from mission to Switzerland) aboard ship. They were married Nov~mber 8, 1869, not long after arrive I in Salt Lake City. A year later Octave Fredrick was born. Octave Ursenbach was 37. He had learned watchmaking as on apprentice in Switzerland, been converted, emigrated, married to Josephine de la Harpe, a widow with two children. He had served a mission with Carl G. Maesser, imprisoned in France, causing his eventual death. He died in 1871 leaving an only child born to him and Eliza. In November 1873 Eliza married GEORGE COMPTON, lived in Morgan for 17 years. He was very good to Eliza and her two children. Eliza studied medicine with Dr. Kohler in Morgan. She was kind and helpful to the ill. She was expert in making pillow lace. 17 October, 1980: Harriet Nash Welch, 1831-1894.; Presented by Lois B. Peterson Written by Elizabeth Welch Butters. HARRIET NASH, oldest of 13 children, early worked as housekeeper to help support the family. She became head cook in Gentlemen's family. THOMAS ROBERT GREEN WELCH worked in same vicinity. Elder Samuel Francis helped in his conversion. She received a special manifesta-tion as to the truthfulness of the Gospel. Her faith never wavered. Turned out of her home by her father. She and R. G. Welch were married, emigrated 1857. She carried a year old chi Id on her back as she walked the whole distance across the plains. In November 1860 the family ' . • -2- moved to Morgan, Utah. Extreme Hardship--log hut, willow and dirt roof, nothing to eat but boiled wheat. Thomas made treck over the mountain into Farmington to get wheat ground into flour . To this day there is no road. It took him so long that he was feared dead. To accomplish this, he lashed two sacks of wheat to the hounds of the wagon, used the reach for tongue for his yoke of cattle. Umbrellas made of skins kept water from her childbed when her third child was born. She was mother of nine. As first president o(the Primary in Morgan, serving for 12 years , (until death), she was inspired to have primary children gather means and help emigrate poor children from the old country. When this was accomplished, she furnished home for some of them. There was always some poor orphaned child as wel I as her own . Beloved, "buried in a grave of flowers 11 • November 21, 1980: NORTH MORGAN CEMETERY and SOUTH ROUND VALLEY CEMETERY. Submitted by Elma Dickson. Researched and written by Elma Dickson NORTH MORGAN CEMETERY: Located on elevated incline, between Highway 89 and Interstate 84 • •• • sagebrush, Indian Paint Brush and Iris grew until 1926., barbed wire fence, 12 foot stile enclosed South East Quarter, part of North East Quarter of section 26 •••• In 1926 James A. Anderson, prominent business man, beloved of townspeople, was buried here . His widow, Sophia, employed Albert Wiggins to keep lawns and plant shurbs. Later, city water was piped in . The James T. Palmer lots were planted to grass in 1965. In 1970, Roy Maxwell mayor and City Council voted perpetual care. At present, Jim Francis is gardiner. There are now 478 marked graves. SOUTH ROUND VALLEY CEMETERY: Located on the upper side of the road that leads to the Round Valley Country Club. The exact location is unknown. Nine people were buried there Gilbert Francis' wife's (Mabel Francis') mother was one. Some were Carters. Some were children who died in an epidemic. Forde Dickson remembers that in 1939 when he was working in Soil Conservation, there were still some markers to show the spot. -3- 16 January 1981: CROYDON CEMETERY: Written and submitted by Margaret Thackeray. jj Forty acres on road leading to Hennifer, donated byW. H. Toone, Sr., dry, uninviting hill, unfenced, wildlife and spring flowers were plentiful. Some lots individually fenced. In the l930's George R. Thackeray donated posts to fence about three acres. Later, the entire lot was fenced and rented out. About 1969 Mark Thackeray spearheaded improvements and beoutifucation. A spring harnessed and pump was installed. A marvelous heavenly manifestation is recorded. It con be found in complete history, Morgon County Court House February 20, 1981: MERIAM ANN JONES: Presented by granddaughter Groce Dickson. Born at Sheepscomb, Glouchestershire, England to William and Charlotte Ann Guy Richins, December 24, 1837; third in a family of seven • . She was converted and baptized a member of the L.D.S. Faith 3 November 1856. She soiled from Liverpool, 30 April, 1866. She was 28. Her son, Arthur was II. Arthur bore his mother's maiden name. Her ship was the "John Bright. 11 She crossed the plains with the Samuel D. White company, leaving Nebraska 7 July 1866, along with her poregts; her son Arthur; and a nephew, Lorenzo, son of her brother, Joseph (Arthur hod lived with his grandparents during his early life.) When they reached Echo Canyon, they were met by Charles Richins, who had established his home in Henefer Village. They rested here before traveling on to Salt Lake City. They arrived 5 September, 1866. After living in Provo a short while, Meriam and her nephew went back to Henefer Village to find work. She met and married Robert Jones, a widower with three children, on 2 December 1866. Always faithful church members, active in community, a compassionate mother of seven and three step-children. She died 26 April, 1806. (Compiled by Margaret Calderwood Richins) • .. -4- March 1981: History of J. WILLIAMS & SONS, GENERAL MERCANTILE STORE • DANIEL WILLIAMS was born in Monmouthshire, near Newport Wales on May 22, 1824. He was converted to LDS Church in 1849 and prior to this he married Eliza Ames. In 1860 the family, with 7 children, emigrated to the Unite~ States. He worked in the coal mines in Pennsylva nia for about a year. Then following the death of his wife and two children he and the five children moved by ox team, arriving in Mt. Green in the spring of 1861. Later that fall, they moved to Morgan City proper. He married Harriet Thurston soon after arriving in the valley, bu t she only lived a few years following their marriage. He purchased some property and bu ilt a spacious two-story tavern, which also served as the family home. He provided lime for the construction of the Union Pacific Railroad through the county and built much of the Morgan Irrigation Canal. He was also a successful farmer. With the coming of the railroad, Daniel's son.JOSEPH, bought out his father's interests and the store was rebuilt on the west side of the tracks at its present location, 105 N. Commercial St. J OSEPH WILLIAMS, JR. spent considerable time assisting his father, Joseph, with the book-keeping in the store, and with his two brothers, Daniel and Albert, worked in the store during the day and hand led the shipments of produce from the grainery by night. In 1908 Joseph Williams retired, and Joseph Jr. assumed the management of the store in partnership with his brothers, Daniel and Albert. Through the years the business expanded to meet the needs of the population. The first expansion was the removal of the second story and the addition of floorspace on the north side of the building. This would contain groceries and the new addition dry goods. Basic hardwarcf was always available. Later the Lumber yard was added. In 1933 the first electric refrigeration was put into the store, and in 1940 the locker plant was constructed. In 1939 JOSEPH WEST bought his Uncle Bert's interest in the business and with his father and Uncle Dan continued to operate in the partnership u nti I the death of Joseph Jr. in 1956. At this time Joseph West and his sister,FAYE ElliZA,i:oherited equally their father's share of the business. They later bought their Uncle Dan's interest. • e -5- They continued to expand and modernize the store. From 1956 until 1978 Faye, Joe and his wife, Mildred, and their four daughters (Jeri, Anne, Chris and Lisa Jo) continued to maintain the cornerstone of the economy of Morgan County. With the sale of J. Williams and Sons Company on June I, 1?78, 113 years of merchandising by one family came to an end. April 17, 1981: ARCHIBALD McKINNON (1836-1916) compiled and presented by Margaret B. Mc Kinnon, daughter-in-law. Born in Argylshire, Scotland to a cloth merchant and tailor who died when Archibald was nine. At thirteen, apprenticed to leather worker. Brother, Peter, a minister (Presbyterian) and family joined the church in 1852 . He sailed April 14, 1855 on Samuel Curling. Drove multiple teams of oxen across the plains. His lead team was knocked to the ground in a buffalo stompede. Milo Andruss Company arrived October 24, 1855. He worked at his trade in Provo, manned the pony express station in Salt Lake Area (Point of the Mountain) He married Mary McKay in 1861. He was a member of the School of the Prophets. He opened a harness shop on State Street. Home on Main and 6th South. Called by Brigham Young to settle Randolph, in May 1871. He, with his family--his sister, Jane; his nephew, John Baxter; neice and her husband, Geroge A. Pert--journeyed to Randolph . Wagon bo,c:was their first I home. Cold, hunger, crop failure, hardships. In 1884 President John Taylor visited. He blessed the saints that their climate would be moderate and crops would mature. They attempted the United Order, and were obedient and dedicated Church workers. In obedience to the law of plural marriage he married Jane Brough, 1879. To them II children were born. (Mary also had II) Benjamin was the 21st. living at this time in Morgan, Utah. May 15, 1981: Continuation of history of ARCHIBALD McKINNON by daughter Margaret McKinnon. • e .. -6- 9 Sept. 1981: LOUISA TONKS JONES 1863-1942. (Presented by Veloy Tonks Dicksont_ She was 5th of eight children born to William and Martha D. Tonks in Salt Lake City where her father operated a nail factory and a blacksmith shop. In 1866 he was called to help colonize Morgan County, where he worked at his trade as blacksmith, the first in the county. First home, adugout, then a log cabin. In 1872 they built a large stone home. She married Benjamin Jones, 18830 Six months later they moved to Arizona. After a year of extreme hardship their little girl, Lou, was born. Their home, a wagon box. Traveling to Mesa she suffered a broken leg. Almost healed, she fell and broke it again. Her leg was always crooked. During a 12 week delay they lived in a groneryo Complications necessitated retvrn i ng to Utah. They then moved to Idaho to homestead, more hardships. She was mother of seven. 16 Oct. 1981: JOSEPH ETHER BUTTERS and BELlA ELIZA WEILCH (Presented by Lois B. Peterson) Written by Mae C. Butters and Lois Peterson, 1973 ETHER: Farmer, quarry worker, loved people, great wrestler, step dancer, base ball player, guard on railroad during World War One. BELLE: Born on II Welch's Corner, Mondoytown 11 Morgan, Utah 1865, only girl in family of boys. Hospitable, friendly, President County D.U.P., Church worker, excellent mother and homemaker. Thoughtful of sick. Ether died 10 April 1945 at age 83. Belle: 17 Feb. 1948 • 20 Nov. 1981: SAMUEL BROUGH, 1839- (Presented by M• argaret B. McKinnon) Samuel met and married Elizabeth Bott in Longton Eng land. Their first home, two rooms of his father's house. With four children they sailed for 0 Zion 11 in 1836. Measles took their little boy~ Sammy. He was buried at Florence, Nebraska, in a dry goods box. JANE BROUGH: Mother-in-law of Margaret McKinnon (presenting history) was allowed to ride across the plains, having been crippled by polio. She was five. Two brothers, Samuel and Richard Brough and their families settled in Porterville, making dugouts inside a hill for 10 I • -7- for first winter. Here Emma was born. That first year, little Eliza kept crying for a potato • There was none for her. Her life slowly ebbed away. SAMUEL and THOMAS were masons and brickmakers. They worked together until 1870 when Samuel moved his family to Randolph, Utah, where land and opportunity beckoned. They were hard yeors--work in coal mines, 1v2 Crops uncertain, until 1884 when an Apostle of the Lord blessed the land, that their crops would mature. Eleven children. Profitable brick kiln, lime kilns, farm, ranch, sow mill and blacksmith shop. "Tall, straight as an arrow in spirit and stature", it was said of him. 15 January 1982: FRANKLIN DEWEY SALMON,(1867-1941) written by Thelma Bell and Doris Bishop, 1981. Emigrated 1868. Father, James and grandfather Robert Salmon (who had emigrated 1866 each stopped off at Echo City settling in CC!JOlville. FRANK and SARAH ANN married 1868, Logan Temple. Hardships--working at mine, $2.00 a day, hauling, $3.00. Trip to tithing yard took three days. Heavy gunnysacks protected feet in_c old winters. Epidemic of diptheria and scarlet fever. Isolated pregnant mother to care for Ivie, (four) with double disease. Frank, worried, cared for other five. Child dying--Frank entered cabin tobe with Sarah Ann. Terrible fear. No funerals--child placed in casket on porch. Other family members buried little girl. Worry, strain, Frank desperately ill. Death averted by a Father's Blessing. Yet, 44 years later, he died of the same malady, Cholera Morbus. Hard work, honesty, kindly dealings, devotion to family, success financially characterized his life. He died 1941, at age of 74. Greatly respected and loved by the community, beloved by his children. 19 February 1982: Continuation of FRANKLIN D. SALMON presented by Lorraine Wilkinson, granddaughter. (First section by Lori Birt, great-granddaughter.) ' . • -8- 19 March, 1982: SARAH ANN WILLIAMS FITZGERALD {1840-1917) Written by John W • Fitzgerald (grandson). Presented by Doreen Rowser, (Great-granddaughter). A short biography until time of marriage. Born, 1840 New Market, Flintshire, North Wales. Her father, six foot tall, very strong, successful farmer, respected. Converted, emmigrated when SARAH was about 15. Sarah succumbed to scarlet fever. But for the faith of her mother, would have died at sea. Traveling I ight, by handcart, they suffered from lack of provisions. Water ran out in Wyoming. "I have seen strong men fall upon the ground, tongues and throats so swollen that they could not speak. 11 and "I have seen nursing mothers, wet their husbands I ips with milk from their breasts, to keep them alive until water came. 11 When water did come, some drank too much and died as result. First winter in dugout in S LC. Sarah found employment at Perry Fitzgerald home. Married John Fitzgerald in Endowment House 1858 by Daniel H. Wells. Moved to Payson in fear of Johnston's Army. Mother of nine daughters and two sons. Widowed in 1892 with six of her eleven still at home. Courage never failed. Patriarchal blessing: "life as long as it - was sweet". On February 24, 1917, she requested her grandson, Alma F. Smith, whom she loved, to dedicate her to the Lord . She passed peaceful! y away soon after. 16 April, 1982: BALTZAR SORENSEN PETERSON and MARGRETE JUULSEN (or Juuls datter) presented by Clora Beth Rich. .. -9- 21 May 1982: SARAH DAVIS CARTER Presentedby Virginia Boer, written by Alice Carter • Spackman, 1925, at Morgan, Utah. • Born 1837 Herfordshire, England, to William Davis and Elizebeth Bishop. Fifth child in a family of nine. Taught strict economy. A habit acquired in youth, of carrying drinking water for over a mile on her head, stayed with her throughout her life. At eighty she carried herself as straight and graceful as a girl. Emigrated 1853. Smallpox aboard. Two brothers buried at sec. Oucrcntened at New Orleans. Eight days and nights on Mississippi without bedding, very I ittle to ~at, rMother weak end frail, walked across the plains. (One wagon for seven of us, our food, bedding and clothing.) Married Levi Roberts, 1857, in Kaysville. Divorced 1858 (abuse & neglect) Married Samuel Carter in the Endowment House. Ellen, husband's first wife, had a love~y supper prepared for them. 'We were all happy. 11 Kaysville for three years. Henry born--moved to Round Valley, Morgan County, 1865. Farmed, taught school. Heavenly manifestation: "I nursed my mother for many weeks. After she died, I felt faint and went outside for fresh air. I heard music, came nearer, surrounded me, receeded, most beautiful. I could discern different instruments. No one in the house had heard it. It was about two A.M. We lived far from town. It could not possibly have been earthly music. in 1873 moved to Porterville. 'We lived the law of Plural Marr~e perfectly" Died May 13, 1925. She had 13 children, 91 grandchildren, 80 great-grandchildren •