A LIFE SKETCH OF ISAAC ROBESON FARLEY Complied by his granddaughter MADELEINE MARRIOTT HARROP --Forward The first member of the Farley family to become pioneers of Utah were Edward Farley Jr. and Mary Moore Farley. He was born the 12th of November 17 97 in Monroe County, Virginia. Mary Moore, his wife, was born the 9th of October 1805 in North Carolina. They moved to Hancock County, Illinois where was located the beautiful city of Nauvoo which had to be abandoned by the Latter-Day Saints in 1846. Edward, his wife, and most of the family joined the LDS Church and were confirmed members by Elder Asa Calkin in 1844. They were successful farmers and in their westward journey had seventeen wagons of provisions and three hundred head of cattle. They were ever generous with their means in Church donations and in helping build up Weber County where they came to live in 1850. Edward, his fatherEdward Sr., and their ancestors for generations back were frontiersmen. Edward's knowledge of horses and how to handle them made his services much in demand in the pioneering days when the hauling of rock and lumber was so essential in construction work. Little is known about Edward's mother who was Lettice (Lillis) McMullen other than she was the mother of eleven childrenseven sons and four daughters, His mother and his father, Edward Sr., had been dead many years before Edward Jr. joined the Church. Edward Jr.'s wife, Mary Moore, was the daughter of Moses Moore and Priscilla Miller. Mary was know for her southern hospitality. She was ever gracious and helpful in giving of her time and assistance to others. Being a genius in all kinds of home industry, Mary converted wool into yard and bats for use in making stockings and quilts. Making her own dyes for various uses was one of her many accomplishments. Her talent and artistry were evident in her handiwork and needle work. She was proficient in making her own soap, charcoal, tallow candles, butter and cheese. She taught others how to do these arts. Biography Isaac Robeson Farley was the youngest son of Edward Jr. and Mary Moore Farley. He was born the 7th of March 1837 at Commerce, Hancock County, Illinois. He was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in 1848 by Asa Calkin. At the age of 13, he and his family came to Utah. He drove a team and also assisted in herding 1500 head of cattle which he cared for and pastured along the way. He was an expert equestrian (one skilled in horsemanship) and equally proficient as a four-in-hand driver which made his services much in demand. Upon reaching Utah, he became very popular in the activities