The timeline of The Rowley Collection
584 dated events mapped from your sources — every one grounded in the journal's own words. Use it to check a book's period: who was born yet, who had passed, where the family was living.
1710s
1712
• Thomas Newcomen invents steam engineEvent
“powered by steam engines patterned after the 1712 invention of Thomas Newcomen”
1760s
1760
• King George III ascends English throneEvent
“King George III, born in England, ascended the throne in 1760 and ruled until 1820.”
1780s
1784
✿ William Rowley born at Grafton WorcestershireBirth
“William Rowley was born in 1784, at Grafton, Flyford Parish, Worcestershire, in the Midlands of England.”
1784Oct 3
✦ William Rowley christened in Grafton FlyfordFaith
“Chr: 3 Oct 1784, Grafton, Flyford, Worcestershire, England”
1790s
1790March 26
✿ Luke Ford bornBirth
“Luke Ford was the son of James and Sarah Ford, born on March 26, 1790.”
1800s
1806June 16
✿ Andrew Baston bornBirth
“Andrew was born on June 16, 1806, the son of Winthrup and Huldah Baston.”
1807
✿ Ann Jewell born same year as Rowley marriageBirth
“The governess was a younger, single woman named Ann Jewell. She was born in 1807, the same year that William and Ann Taylor were married.”
1807
⚭ William Rowley marries Ann TaylorMarriage
“William Rowley and Ann Taylor were married in July 1807.”
1807Dec 5
✿ Ann Jewell born in Leigh WorcestershireBirth
“Born: 5 Dec 1807, Leigh, Worcestershire, England”
1810s
1819Jun 30
✿ Noah Thomas Guymon born in TennesseeBirth
“Born: 30 Jun 1819, Jackson County, Tennessee”
1820s
1820
• King George III rule endsEvent
“King George III, born in England, ascended the throne in 1760 and ruled until 1820.”
182918 January
✿ David Udall born Goudhurst Kent EnglandBirth
“Born: 18 Jan 1829, Goudhurst, Kent, England”
1830s
1830
• George IV rule ends in EnglandEvent
“His son, George IV, who ruled from 1820 to 1830, chose to have little involvement in the day-to-day affairs of the nation.”
1832Nov 8
✿ Charles Albert Connelley born in AlabamaBirth
“Born: 8 Nov 1832, Venable Plantation, Moulton, Alabama”
1835
✝ Ann Taylor Rowley dies at Mars HillDeath
“In 1835, twenty-eight years after her marriage to William, Ann Taylor Rowley passed away.”
1835August 22
⚭ William Rowley marries Ann Jewell at SuckleyMarriage
“The marriage was performed in the Parish of Suckley, County of Worcester, on 22 August 1835. It displays the marks (Xs) of Will Rowley and Ann Jewell.”
1836
⛵ James G. Willie emigrates to AmericaJourney
“James Gray Willie was English-born. He emigrated to America in 1836.”
1836Mar 4
✦ Noah Thomas Guymon baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 4 Mar 1836”
1837
• Queen Victoria ascends English throneEvent
“Victoria came to power in June 1837.”
1837Dec 24
⚭ Noah Guymon marries Mary Dickerson DudleyMarriage
“Other Wives: Mary Dickerson Dudley, 24 Dec 1837”
1837July 19
⛵ LDS elders arrive in Liverpool EnglandJourney
“on 19 July 1837, the ship Garrick docked in Liverpool. Among its passengers were seven elders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints”
1837May 8
✿ Louisa Rowley born at Mars Hill SuckleyBirth
“Born: 8 May 1837, Mars Hill, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1837May 8
✿ Louisa Rowley born in Suckley WorcesterBirth
“Born: 8 May 1837, Suckley, Worcester, England”
183814 December
✿ Elizabeth Rowley born Suckley Worcester EnglandBirth
“Born: 14 Dec 1838, Suckley, Worcester, England”
1838Dec 14
✿ Elizabeth Rowley born in SuckleyBirth
“Born: 14 Dec 1838, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1838July 8
✦ Revelation given at Far West MissouriFaith
“On 8 July 1838, at Far West, Missouri, the word of the Lord came to the Prophet Joseph Smith”
1839April 26
✦ Wilford Woodruff ordained apostle at Far WestFaith
“Apostles Brigham Young, Heber C. Kimball, Orson Pratt, John E. Page, and John Taylor gathered at the temple lot in Far West during the early morning hours of 26 April 1839. There they ordained Wilford Woodruff and George A. Smith to the hol”
1840s
1840
• Millennial Star first publishedEvent
“The Millennial Star, first published in May 1840”
1840
⛵ First converts emigrating to Zion leave EnglandJourney
“The first converts emigrating to Zion left England in 1840. One thousand left in 1840 and 1841.”
1840
• Twelve begin encouraging Saints to gatherEvent
“During their mission to England in 1840, the Twelve decided that the time was at hand and they quietly began encouraging the Saints to gather to Zion.”
1840
✦ Ann Jewell Rowley baptized by Wilford WoodruffFaith
“was converted to the Church in England and baptized by Wilford Woodruff in 1840.”
1840April 16
• John Benbow donates 300 pounds for printingEvent
“On 16 April 1840, John Benbow, the convert from the United Brethren whom we met earlier, donated 300 pounds for the publication of the Book of Mormon and the Hymnbook.”
1840March 1
✦ Wilford Woodruff preaches at Hanley city hallFaith
“March 1st, 1840, was my birthday; I was thirty-three years of age. It being Sunday, I preached twice during the day to a large assembly in the city hall, in the town of Hanley”
1840March 4
⛵ Wilford Woodruff travels to Benbow farmJourney
“On the morning of the 4th I again took coach, and rode through Dudley, Stourbridge, Stourport, and Worcester, then walked a number of miles to Mr. John Benbow's, Hill Farm, Castle Frome, Ledbury, Herefordshire.”
1840May 24
✦ William Rowley baptized at TapperdyFaith
“Baptized May 24, 1840 at Tapperdy: William Rowley [Woodruff, Journal, vol. 1, p. 388].”
1840May 24
✦ William Rowley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 24 May 1840”
1840May 6
✦ Ann Jewell Rowley baptized at Nightingale BowerFaith
“Baptized and confirmed May 6, 1840 at Nightengale Bower near Birchwood: Ann Rowley [Woodruff, Journal, vol. 1, p. 385].”
1840May 6
✦ Ann Jewell Rowley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 6 May 1840”
1840October 6
✿ Rebecca May born in Liverpool EnglandBirth
“Rebecca May was born 6 October 1840, in Liverpool, England.”
1841
✿ John Rowley born to William and Ann JewellBirth
“We conclude therefore, from the best information available, that Ann Rowley was baptized in 1840, John was born in 1841”
184114 July
✿ John Rowley born Mars Hill Suckley EnglandBirth
“Born July 14, 1841, at Mars Hill, Suckley Parish, Worchestershire, England.”
1841December
✦ James G. Willie first hears gospelFaith
“He first heard the gospel preached in December 1841, was baptized early in 1842”
1841Jul 14
✿ John Rowley born in SuckleyBirth
“Born: 14 Jul 1841, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1841March 19
⛵ Wilford Woodruff visits Rowley home at Mars HillJourney
“March 19, 1841. . . . I spent the night with Br. Rowley. Distance of the Day 6 miles”
1841March 22
✦ William Rowley ordained deacon at Stanley HillFaith
“On 22 March 1841, in conference at Stanley Hill, Elders Woodruff, Richards, and Kingston conferred the Aaronic Priesthood upon William Rowley and ordained him to the office of deacon”
1842
✦ James G. Willie baptized and ordained elderFaith
“was baptized early in 1842, and was ordained an elder the same year.”
1842Oct 29
✿ Samuel Rowley born in SuckleyBirth
“Born: 29 Oct 1842, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1844July 1
• News of Joseph Smith martyrdom reaches EnglandEvent
“On the first of July 1844, just four years after William and Ann Jewell joined the Church, news reached England of the brutal murders of Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum.”
1845
• Mars Hill Conference meets in WorcestershireEvent
“September 21 of the same year when the Mars Hill Conference met 'in the parish of Suckley, Worcestershire'”
1845
• Rowley home sold at public auctionEvent
“Two very poor crop years—likely 1845 and 1846—broke them. They were forced to sell their home at Mars Hill, with all its possessions, at public auction.”
184510 February
✿ Richard Rowley born in Worcestershire EnglandBirth
“born Worcestershire, England, Feb 10th 1845.”
1845Jan 11
✿ Richard Rowley born in SuckleyBirth
“Born: 11 Jan 1845, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1845Nov 25
⚭ Noah Guymon marries Margaret JohnsonMarriage
“Margaret Johnson, 25 Nov 1845”
1846
✿ Ann Jewell Rowley bears childBirth
“Ann Jewell continued to bear children during these critical years, one in 1846, and another in 1848.”
1846
• Rowley home sold at public auctionEvent
“Two very poor crop years—likely 1845 and 1846—broke them. They were forced to sell their home at Mars Hill, with all its possessions, at public auction.”
1846
✦ Nauvoo Temple covenant made by Church leadersFaith
“In a solemn covenant made in the Nauvoo Temple shortly before the exodus in January 1846, Church leaders had vowed that 'to the extent of our property and influence, we never would cease our exertions'”
1846
⚭ James G. Willie marries Elizabeth in NauvooMarriage
“While there, he met and married his wife, Elizabeth.”
184624 April
✿ Ann Taylor born in Arnold Nottingham EnglandBirth
“Born: 24 Apr 1846, Arnold, Nottingham, England”
1846Apr 4
✿ Mary Ann Ray born Whitestable Kent EnglandBirth
“Born: 4 Apr 1846, Whitestable, Kent, England”
1846April
⛵ James G. Willie travels to NauvooJourney
“he traveled to Nauvoo in April 1846, but found the town nearly deserted. While there, he met and married his wife, Elizabeth.”
1846January
• Mars Hill Conference reports 659 membersEvent
“By January 1846, the conference reported 659 members”
1846May 11
✿ Thomas Rowley born in SuckleyBirth
“Born: 11 May 1846, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1846May 11
✿ Thomas Rowley born Suckley Worcester EnglandBirth
“Born 11 May 1846, Thomas celebrated his”
1847
⛵ James G. Willie arrives Salt Lake ValleyJourney
“Together, they traveled on to the Salt Lake Valley arriving late in the season of 1847.”
1848
✿ Ann Jewell Rowley bears another childBirth
“Ann Jewell continued to bear children during these critical years, one in 1846, and another in 1848.”
184815 June
✦ David Udall baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 15 Jun 1848”
1848Jul 17
✿ Jane Rowley born in SuckleyBirth
“Born: 17 Jul 1848, Suckley, Worcestershire, England”
1848Jul 17
✿ Jane Rowley bornBirth
“born 17 July 1848.”
1848Jul 7
✿ Jane Rowley born at Mars Hill EnglandBirth
“Born: 7 Jul 1848, Mars Hill, Worcestershire, England”
1849
✝ William Rowley dies age 64Death
“William Rowley died in February 1849, at age 64.”
1849
• Perpetual Emigration Fund establishedEvent
“The Perpetual Emigration Fund (PEF) was established in September 1849.”
1849
• PEF donations taken to IowaEvent
“In the autumn of 1849, donations amounting to $5,600 were taken to Iowa to begin PEF operations.”
1849February
✝ William Rowley dies in FebruaryDeath
“William Rowley died in February 1849, at age 64.”
1850s
1851January 13
⛵ Iron Mission company arrives at Center CreekJourney
“The company arrived at Center Creek =present-day Parowan= on January 13, 1851. Members of the company included 120 men, 30 women and 18 children.”
1852August 28
✦ James G. Willie called as missionaryFaith
“On 28 August 1852, at a special conference in the Salt Lake Tabernacle, James G. Willie heard his name announced from the pulpit, calling him to return to England as a missionary.”
1852September 15
⛵ James G. Willie departs for EnglandJourney
“Two weeks later, on 15 September 1852, he left his wife and three small children and started back across the plains.”
1853
✦ Rebecca May baptized by Elder James LeyeFaith
“In 1853, Rebecca heard the message of the restored gospel, believed it, and was baptized by Elder James Leye.”
1853January
⛵ James G. Willie arrives in LiverpoolJourney
“He arrived in Liverpool in January 1853.”
1854
• England enters Crimean WarEvent
“England's involvement in the Crimean War began in 1854.”
1854
• Ship Thornton built in New York CityEvent
“She was 191 feet long and was built in New York City in 1854.”
1854March 28
• England and France declare war on RussiaEvent
“England and France declared war against Russia on 28 March 1854.”
1854November 7
✿ W. N. Leason bornBirth
“He was born on 7 November 1854.”
1855Apr 21
✿ Margaret Tattersall born Chorley Lancaster EnglandBirth
“Born: 21 Apr 1855, Chorley, Lancaster, England”
1856
⛵ Eliza Rowley accompanies family on emigrationJourney
“Ann's stepdaughter, Eliza Rowley, accompanied her. Eliza was unmarried, age 32.”
1856
✦ Samuel Rowley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: Apr 1856”
1856Aug 16
⛵ 4th Handcart Company departs Florence for Salt LakeJourney
“Saturday, 16 August. Part of the 4th Company of Handcarts, 85 in number, under the presidency of Elder James G. Willie, started from Florence in company with 11 wagons”
1856Aug 19
⛵ Company ferries Elk Horn RiverJourney
“Tuesday, 19 August. Rolled out about 6 a.m. and ferried the Elk Horn River in the middle part of the day, cattle swimming the stream.”
1856Aug 22
• Sister Sophia Geary's foot run over by wagonEvent
“During the afternoon Sister Sophia Geary had her left foot run over by Bro. Wilford·s waggon. She was administered to in the evening by Bros. Siler, Cantwell, and Geary”
1856Aug 23
⛵ Company ferries Loup Fork RiverJourney
“Saturday, 23 August. Rolled out about 6:30 a.m. ferried the Loup Fork River, the cattle fording it.”
1856Aug 29
• Cheyenne Indians attack Colonel Babbitt's wagonsEvent
“on last Monday =August 25= his waggons were attacked by the Cheyenne Indians who killed 2 of his men and a little child, shot a 3rd man through his thigh and carried a woman captive”
1856Aug 30
• Robert Culwell's collar bone broken by cowEvent
“This evening Bro. Robert Culwell·s collar bone got broken by a cow which he was attempting to milk.”
1856August 11
⛵ Willie company crosses Missouri River at FlorenceJourney
“On 11 August, 27 days out of Iowa City and three-and-a-half months out of Liverpool, the Willie company crossed the Missouri River and pulled into the camp of the Saints at Florence, Nebraska Territory.”
1856August 13
• President Willie calls meeting at FlorenceEvent
“Apparently wanting to dispel their fears and consolidate the determination to travel on, President Willie called a meeting of all the camp on August 13.”
1856August 16
⛵ Willie company resumes travel westwardJourney
“The company resumed travel on Saturday, 16 August.”
1856August 25
• Cheyenne Indians attack Capt. Steward's wagonsEvent
“on last Monday =August 25= his waggons were attacked by the Cheyenne Indians who killed 2 of his men and a little child, shot a 3rd man through his thigh and carried a woman captive”
1856August 30
• Graves of two men and child passedEvent
“Saturday, 30 August. Left camp about 7 a.m. ... we came up to the graves of the 2 men and the child.”
1856August 30
• Robert Culwell collar bone broken by cowEvent
“This evening Bro. Robert Culwell·s collar bone got broken by a cow which he was attempting to milk.”
1856Jul 1
✝ Unnamed child dies in campDeath
“Tuesday, 1 July 1856. This morning the company of the Thornton Ship signed receipts of passage from New York to Iowa City. A child died today.”
1856Jul 13
✝ Daughter of Hannah Louiza Richins dies in campDeath
“A child died last night between 8 & 9 p.m., the daughter of Hannah Louiza Richins on the camping ground.”
1856Jul 15
✿ Eliza Hurren delivers daughter in campBirth
“Sister Eliza Hurren was delivered of a daughter about 6 a.m. yesterday”
1856Jul 15
✿ Franklin Richins born in campBirth
“Franklin Richins was born this day to John and Charlotte Richins of the Cheltenham Conference”
1856Jul 15
⚭ Richard Godfrey and Ann Herbert married in campMarriage
“Richard Godfrey of Worcester Conference was joined in matrimony to Ann Herbert of the same Branch by Bishop Tyler.”
1856Jul 2
✿ Mary Lewis delivers son in campBirth
“Sister Mary Lewis, wife of Joseph Lewis was delivered of a son at 3 a.m., of the Bristol Branch, in the midst of thunder and lightning.”
1856Jul 23
✝ Sister Mary Williams dies on the marchDeath
“Sister Mary Williams from the Worcester Branch of the Worcestershire Conference died on the way, supposed from eating green plums, together with the excessive heat.”
1856Jul 28
✝ Seleam Haren dies on the marchDeath
“Seleam Haren, daughter of James & Eliza Haren, aged 14 days died about 11 a.m. this day with the rash in the mouth.”
1856Jul 5
✿ Lars Julius Larsen born in campBirth
“Saturday, 5 July. This morning Lars Julius Larsen was born, the son of Peter and Ann K. Larsen.”
1856Jul 5
✝ Sarah Ann Cooper dies in campDeath
“Also died this morning, Sarah Ann, daughter of Sister Ann Cooper in the camp, late of the Cambridgeshire Conference, England.”
1856Jul 7
✝ Mary Ledingham dies in campDeath
“Monday, 7 July. This morning, Mary Ledingham died, daughter of William & Catherine Leddingham, late of Leith, Scotland”
1856Jul 9
⛵ Horizon company of 800 Saints arrivesJourney
“A company of Saints arrived that came in the Horizon from Liverpool numbering some 800 souls came up this evening in the midst of a terrible storm”
1856July 15
⛵ Willie Handcart Company departs Iowa CityJourney
“The Willie company was underway by 15 July”
1856July 15
⛵ Willie company rolls out onto the plainsJourney
“The Willie Handcart Company rolled out onto the plains on the afternoon of 15 July 1856.”
1856July 20
• Saints remain in camp visited by localsEvent
“On Sunday, 20 July, the Saints remained in camp. They were visited by local inhabitants, among whom were some 'who manifested a very envious spirit.'”
1856July 28
⛵ Martin Handcart Company departs Iowa CityJourney
“the Martin company (from the ship Horizon) by 28 July”
1856July 30
• Gentleman donates children's boots to companyEvent
“On 30 July, a respectable gentleman from the city of Walnut Creek came to the camp with 15 pairs of children's boots that he wished to donate”
1856Jun 1
✦ Four children blessed by Willie and AtwoodFaith
“Four children were brought forward and blessed by Prests. Willie and Atwood, their names as follows: Margaret Ann Stewart, daughter of John and Ann Stewart from Edinburgh, Scotland.”
1856Jun 10
✝ Jane James dies of thrush at seaDeath
“Jane James, daughter of William and Jane James of Pindin Branch, Worcestershire, aged 9 months, died of the thrush in the mouth at 8 a.m. Buried at 1 p.m.”
1856Jun 12
⚭ James Thomas and Mary Somerville married on shipMarriage
“unite in the holy bonds of wedlock, James Thomas of Hereford to Mary Somerville of Edinburgh.”
1856Jun 14
⛵ Ship company lands at Castle Gardens New YorkJourney
“At sun down we landed at the Castle Gardens, a large building appropriated for emigrants, where we were visited by Elder Felt, who kindly welcomed us.”
1856Jun 16
• President John Taylor visits Saints at New YorkEvent
“President John Taylor visited us and gave us much good instruction and counsel in relation to our future proceedings.”
1856Jun 17
⛵ Saints depart New York by steamboat and railJourney
“About 10 a.m. the steamboat took us to the New York and Erie R. R. depot where we remained till 7 p.m... we took the rail for Dunkirk, a distance of 460 miles.”
1856Jun 19
⛵ Saints arrive at Dunkirk and board Jersey CityJourney
“This day we arrived at Dunkirk at 12 noon feeling generally well though tired with the irksome journey by rail. At 2 p.m. Prests. Willie & Atwood arrived by express train”
1856Jun 2
✝ Thomas Peterson dies from hatchway fallDeath
“Thomas Peterson, aged 8 years of Saland, Denmark, who fell through the hatchway on the 30th ult., yet he expired this morning.”
1856Jun 21
⛵ Company arrives at Toledo and takes rail to ChicagoJourney
“Saturday, 21 June. This morning about 9 a.m., we arrived at Toledo and disembarked at the railroad station, where we remained till the evening, taking the rail again for Chicago.”
1856Jun 22
⛵ Company arrives at ChicagoJourney
“Sunday, 22 June. At 5 p.m. we arrived at Chicago where we were very roughly treated by the railroad conductor”
1856Jun 24
✝ Unnamed child dies at Pond CreekDeath
“While at Pond Creek the child of _____________ died of general debility and was buried the same day in the presence of Prest. Willie and Ahmanson.”
1856Jun 26
⛵ Company arrives at Iowa City by railJourney
“Thursday, 26 June. This morning at 7 a.m. we left and crossed the Mississippi by the steam ferry boat, and at 9 a.m. we left by rail for Iowa City, arrived at 1:30 p.m.”
1856Jun 27
⛵ President Willie arrives at the CampJourney
“at 9 p.m. arrived at the Camp and received a cordial welcome from Prest. Spencer and brethren generally.”
1856Jun 30
✝ Jens C. Jensen dies in campDeath
“This day Jens C. Jensen, native of Denmark, died in the Camp, aged two years.”
1856Jun 5
✝ Margaret Kay dies of fever at seaDeath
“Margaret Kay, daughter of James and Mary Kay, from the Bedlington Branch, Newcastle Con. died of fever at 6:30 a.m., aged 3 years, 5 mos., buried the body at 12 noon.”
1856Jun 7
✝ Mary F. Lark dies of consumption at seaDeath
“Mary F. Lark, daughter of William and Mary Lark, died at 3 a.m. of consumption, aged 10 years, buried at 12 noon.”
1856June 14
⛵ Thornton docks at Castle Gardens New YorkJourney
“When the Thornton docked at Castle Gardens, New York City, on Saturday, June 14th, all seemed to be well with the Saints.”
1856June 17
⛵ Emigrants travel westward by railJourney
“By the end of the day, 17 June, they were traveling westward by rail.”
1856June 19
⛵ Emigrants transfer to steamboat Jersey CityJourney
“On Thursday, 19 June, they transferred to the steamboat Jersey City and steamed west across Lake Erie toward Toledo, Ohio”
1856June 22
⛵ Emigrants arrive in ChicagoJourney
“By Sunday, 22 June, they arrived in Chicago, suffering from fatigue, tight quarters”
1856June 26
⛵ Emigrants start last rail leg to Iowa CityJourney
“On Thursday, 26 June, they started the last leg of their rail journey toward the western terminus of the railroad at Iowa City.”
1856June 27
⛵ Emigrants arrive at Church outfitting campJourney
“on Friday, 27 June, traveled to the outfitting camp maintained by the Church and managed by President Daniel Spencer”
1856May 1
⛵ Ann Jewell Rowley boards ship ThorntonJourney
“on Thursday, 1 May 1856, Ann Jewell Rowley, widow, age 46, and mother of seven children, boarded the ship Thornton, at Bramby Moor Docks, Liverpool, England.”
1856May 1
⛵ James G. Willie released to return with emigrantsJourney
“Elder Willie was released on 1 May 1856 to return with the emigrants sailing on the ship Thornton.”
1856May 1
⛵ Passengers embark on Ship ThorntonJourney
“Thursday, 1 May 1856. Passengers embarked on the Ship Thornton, took possession of their berths as allotted to them;”
1856May 1
✿ Janet McNeil delivers boy at seaBirth
“Janet McNeil from Haddington near Edinburgh was safely delivered of a fine boy at 5 p.m.”
1856May 2
⛵ Ship moves out of Bramby Moor DocksJourney
“Friday, 2 May. Moved out of the Bramby Moor Docks at 9 a.m. and anchored in the River.”
1856May 21
✿ Hannah Bayliss delivers stillborn female infantBirth
“At 4 p.m. Hannah Bayliss of Lye near Cheltenham was delivered of a still born female infant. Mother doing well. Child buried at 10 p.m.”
1856May 26
✦ Meeting held on deck by President WillieFaith
“Monday, 26 May. Strong breezes from he W.N.W. Meeting held on deck at 3 p.m. The Saints were addressed by President Willie = Elders Atwood, Clough, and Ahmason.”
1856May 28
✝ Thomas Bodenham infant dies at seaDeath
“Thomas Bodenham, aged 1 year, son of Mary Bodenham of Red Marley, Worcestershire, departed this life, and buried at 10 p.m. after a prayer was offered up by Prest. Willie.”
1856May 28
✝ Thomas Bodenham dies and buried at seaDeath
“Thomas Bodenham, aged 1 year, son of Mary Bodenham of Red Marley, Worcestershire, departed this life, and buried at 10 p.m. after a prayer was offered up by Prest. Willie.”
1856May 29
⚭ Samuel Crook and Sarah Haines married on shipMarriage
“Samuel Crook of Apperley, Gloucester, and Sarah Haines of Tewkesbury, Glouscester, were joined in the bonds of matrimony on the quarter-deck by President J. G. Willie”
1856May 3
• Government inspector clears Thornton for voyageEvent
“On Saturday, 3 May, the government inspector and a doctor boarded the Thornton to clear the vessel and its passengers for the voyage.”
1856May 30
• Thomas Peterson falls through hatchway injuredEvent
“A Danish child, Thomas Peterson, fell through one of the hatchways to the second between deck, a distance of about 20 feet, and very much fractured his skull.”
1856May 30
• Thomas Peterson falls through ship hatchwayEvent
“A Danish child, Thomas Peterson, fell through one of the hatchways to the second between deck, a distance of about 20 feet, and very much fractured his skull.”
1856May 4
⛵ Ship Thornton sails from LiverpoolJourney
“The ship sailed on 4 May.”
1856May 4
⚭ Allen Findlay and Jessie Ireland married aboard shipMarriage
“Allen M. Findlay, late of the Bombay Mission and Jessie Ireland of Dundee, Scotland, were joined together in the bonds of matrimony by Elder M. Atwood in the Captain's cabin”
1856May 6
✿ Sarah Moulton delivers son at seaBirth
“Tuesday, 6 May. This morning at 3 a.m. Sarah Moulton from the Irchester Branch, Bedfordshire Conference was safely delivered of a son.”
1856May 7
✝ Rachel Curtis dies aboard shipDeath
“Sister Rachel Curtis, aged 75 years died of old age, being declining before she left Liverpool, at 7:30 p.m., from Norton, Glouchester-shire.”
1856May 8
✝ Rachel Curtis buried at seaDeath
“At 10 a.m. the bell tolled as a signal that the hour had arrived when we were to consign the remains of our beloved Sister Curtis to the sea”
1856May 8
✝ Rasmine Rasmussen dies aboard shipDeath
“At 4 p.m. Sister Rasmine Rasmussen, born in Jutland, Denmark, died from inflammation of the brain, having been afflicted with it for three months previous”
1856November 2
⚭ James Cole marries Lucy Ward at Fort BridgerMarriage
“James Cole of Fort Supply married Lucy Ward of the 4th Handcart Company at Fort Bridger in the evening.”
1856November 2
✝ Peter Madsen dies from Jutland DenmarkDeath
“Peter Madsen, from Jutland, Denmark, aged 49 years died in the evening.”
1856November 3
⛵ Fifty wagons assist handcart survivorsJourney
“By 3 November, more than 50 wagons with good teams assisted the handcart survivors.”
1856November 5
✝ Peter Madsen dies from Copenhagen DenmarkDeath
“Peter Madsen, from Copenhagen, Denmark, aged 66 years died during the day”
1856November 5
✝ Susannah Osborn dies from Norwich EnglandDeath
“Susannah Osborn from Norwich, Norfolk, England, aged 33 years died this day.”
1856November 6
✝ Archibald McPhiel dies from Scotland aged fortyDeath
“Archibald McPhiel, from Greenock, Argyleshire, Scotland, died about 2 a.m., aged 40 years.”
1856November 6
✝ Rasmus P. Hansen dies from DenmarkDeath
“Rasmus P. Hansen, from Lango, Denmark, aged 16 years, died this evening”
1856November 7
✝ Maria S. Jorgen dies from DenmarkDeath
“Maria S. Jorgen from Lango, Denmark, aged 8 years died”
1856November 7
✝ Theophilus Cox dies from Bristol EnglandDeath
“Theophilus Cox, from Bristol, Somersetshire, England, aged 25 years died”
1856November 7
✝ William Empy dies from Bedfordshire EnglandDeath
“William Empy from Eaton Bray, Bedfordshire, England, aged 9 years died”
1856November 9
⛵ Willie Handcart Company arrives Salt Lake CityJourney
“As soon as the company arrived in the City of Great Salt Lake, the Bishops of the different wards took every person that was not provided for a home & put them into comfortable quarters.”
1856November 9
✝ Rhoda Oakey dies entering Salt Lake ValleyDeath
“the last company member to die was Rhoda Oakey, an 11-year-old girl who had endured the entire trip but was not allowed to see the valley in mortality.”
1856November 9
✝ Rhoda R. Oakey dies from Worcestershire EnglandDeath
“Rhoda R. Oakey from Eldersfield, Worcestershire, England, aged 11 years died this morning.”
1856October 1
⛵ Willie company reaches Fort LaramieJourney
“When the camp reached Fort Laramie on 1 October, additional members decided to stay the winter rather than go on.”
1856October 1
✝ David Reeder dies aged 54 at Fort LaramieDeath
“Early this morning Brother David Reeder died, aged 54. He was born at Rumburgh, Suffolk, in England.”
1856October 1
✝ William Read dies en route to campDeath
“William Read died coming to camp in a waggon³he was born at North Crawley, Buckinghamshire, England, aged 63.”
1856October 1
• Lucinda Davenport leaves camp with apostateEvent
“Lucinda M. Davenport left camp on the previous night with an apostate Mormon. It was discovered this morning she was with Grant Kimball·s wagon on the journey.”
1856October 13
✝ Paul Jacobsen dies aged 55 from DenmarkDeath
“Paul Jacobsen, from Lolland Denmark, aged 55 died this evening.”
1856October 15
⛵ Willie company passes through Devil's GateJourney
“The Willie company passed through Devil=s Gate on Wednesday, 15 October. One person died that morning, and many of the company members were sick.”
1856October 15
✝ Caroline Reeder dies aged 17 from SuffolkDeath
“Early this morning, Caroline Reeder from Linstead, Suffolk, England, aged 17 years, died.”
1856October 16
✿ Son born to Ella wife of Olof WicklundBirth
“Early this morning sister Ella, wife of Olof Wicklund was delivered of a son.”
1856October 16
✝ George Curtis dies aged 64 from GloucestershireDeath
“George Curtis, from Norton, Gloucestershire, England, aged 64 years died”
1856October 16
✝ Lars Julius Larsen dies in campDeath
“Lars Julius Larsen, who was born July 5th, 1856, in camp at Iowa City died.”
1856October 16
✝ John Roberts dies aged 42 from SomersetshireDeath
“John Roberts from Bristol, Somersetshire, England, aged 42 years died.”
1856October 17
✝ William Philpot dies aged 51 from HampshireDeath
“Friday, 17 October. William Philpot, aged 51 years, from Southampton, Hampshire, England died this morning about 2 o·clock.”
1856October 18
✝ James Henderson dies aged 27 from ScotlandDeath
“James Henderson from Nixwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland died in the evening, aged 27 years.”
1856October 18
✝ James Henderson dies on SweetwaterDeath
“James Henderson from Nixwood, Lanarkshire, Scotland died in the evening, aged 27 years.”
1856October 19
✝ Eliza Rowley dies on the plainsDeath
“we conclude that Eliza Rowley died and was buried on Sunday, 19 October 1856. She was likely buried in a shallow grave somewhere in Section 35, Range 93 West Township 30 North, in Wyoming.”
1856October 19
⛵ Willie company relief wagon arrivesJourney
“Late in the afternoon, the Willie company stalled near the last crossing of the Sweetwater River. Out of the swirling snow showers, members of the company could hear the creaking of wagon wheels.”
1856October 19
✝ Ann Rowley dies aged 2 yearsDeath
“Sunday, 19 October. Rolled on in the morning, weather very cold. Ann Rowley died this morning, aged 2 years.”
1856October 19
✝ Eliza Smith dies aged 40 from WorcestershireDeath
“During the day Eliza Smith, from Eldersfield, Worcestershire, England, aged 40 years died”
1856October 19
✝ John Kockles dies from Norwich NorfolkDeath
“also John Kockles, from Norwich, Norfolk, England, died”
1856October 19
✝ Daniel Osborn dies from Norwich NorfolkDeath
“also Daniel Osborn, from Norwich, Norfolk, England died”
1856October 19
✝ Rasmus Hansen dies from Falster DenmarkDeath
“also Rasmus Hansen, from Falster, Denmark, died.”
1856October 19
✝ Ann Rowley dies age two yearsDeath
“Ann Rowley died this morning, aged 2 years.”
1856October 19
✝ Eliza Smith dies aged forty yearsDeath
“Eliza Smith, from Eldersfield, Worcestershire, England, aged 40 years died”
1856October 19
✝ Rasmus Hansen dies from DenmarkDeath
“also Rasmus Hansen, from Falster, Denmark, died”
1856October 20
✝ Anna F. Tait dies aged 31 from GlasgowDeath
“Monday, 20 October. Anna F. Tait from Glasgow, Scotland, aged 31 years died”
1856October 20
✝ Anna F. Tait dies from Glasgow ScotlandDeath
“Anna F. Tait from Glasgow, Scotland, aged 31 years died”
1856October 21
✝ John Linford dies aged 49 from CambridgeshireDeath
“Tuesday, 21 October. John Linford from Graveley, Cambridgeshire, England, aged 49 years died”
1856October 21
✝ Richard Hardwick dies aged 63 from HerefordshireDeath
“also Richard Hardwick, from Moorhen·s Cross, Herfordshire, England, aged 63 years”
1856October 21
✝ Mary Ann Perkins dies aged 62 from NorwichDeath
“also Mary Ann Perkins, from Norwich, Norfolk, England, aged 62 years died”
1856October 21
✝ Sophia Larsen dies aged 11 from DenmarkDeath
“also Sophia Larsen from Lolland, Denmark, aged 11 years.”
1856October 21
✝ John Linford dies from Cambridgeshire EnglandDeath
“John Linford from Graveley, Cambridgeshire, England, aged 49 years died”
1856October 21
✝ Richard Hardwick dies aged sixty-threeDeath
“also Richard Hardwick, from Moorhen's Cross, Herfordshire, England, aged 63 years”
1856October 21
✝ Mary Ann Perkins dies from Norwich EnglandDeath
“also Mary Ann Perkins, from Norwich, Norfolk, England, aged 62 years died”
1856October 21
✝ Sophia Larsen dies from DenmarkDeath
“also Sophia Larsen from Lolland, Denmark, aged 11 years”
1856October 22
✝ Eliza Philpot dies from Southampton EnglandDeath
“Eliza Philpot from Southampton, Hampshire, England, died, aged 36”
1856October 22
✝ John James dies from Herefordshire EnglandDeath
“also John James of Whitbourne, Herefordshire, England, aged 61”
1856October 23
⛵ Willie company climbs Rocky Ridge in blizzardJourney
“On 23 October, the company climbed five miles up the Rocky Ridge near the continental divide in a blinding snowstorm.”
1856October 23
✝ James Gibbs dies from Scotland aged sixty-sevenDeath
“James Gibbs from Leith, East Lothian, Scotland, aged 67 died”
1856October 23
✝ Chesterton J. Gilman dies from Suffolk EnglandDeath
“also Chesterton J. Gilman from Yarmouth, Suffolk England, aged 66 years died”
1856October 24
✝ William James dies from Worcestershire EnglandDeath
“William James, from Pershore, Worcestershire, England, aged 46 died”
1856October 24
✝ Elizabeth Bailey dies from Worcestershire EnglandDeath
“Elizabeth Bailey, from Leigh, Worcestershire, England, aged 52 died”
1856October 24
✝ James Kirkwood dies from Glasgow ScotlandDeath
“James Kirkwood from Glasgow, Scotland, aged 11 died”
1856October 24
✝ Samuel Gadd dies from Cambridgeshire EnglandDeath
“Samuel Gadd, from Orwell, Cambridgeshire, England, aged 10 died”
1856October 24
✝ Lars Wendin dies from Copenhagen DenmarkDeath
“Lars Wendin, from Copenhagen, Denmark, aged 60 died”
1856October 24
✝ Anne Olsen dies from Seeland DenmarkDeath
“Anne Olsen, from Seeland, Denmark, aged 46 died”
1856October 24
✝ Ella Nilson dies from Jutland DenmarkDeath
“Ella Nilson, from Jutland, Denmark aged 22 years, died”
1856October 24
✝ Jens Nilson dies from Lolland DenmarkDeath
“Jens Nilson, from Lolland, Denmark, aged 6 years died”
1856October 24
✝ Bodil Mortinsen dies from Lolland DenmarkDeath
“Bodil Mortinsen from Lolland, Denmark, aged 9 years died”
1856October 24
✝ Nils Anderson dies from Seeland DenmarkDeath
“Nils Anderson from Seeland, Denmark, aged 41 years died”
1856October 24
✝ Ole Madsen dies from Seeland DenmarkDeath
“Ole Madsen from Seeland, Denmark, aged 41 years died”
1856October 25
✝ Thomas Gurdlestone dies aged sixty-twoDeath
“Thomas Gurdlestone from Great Melton, Norwich, aged 62 years died.”
1856October 25
✝ William Groves dies from Somersetshire EnglandDeath
“William Groves, from Cranmoor, Somersetshire, England, aged 22 years died.”
1856October 25
✝ John Walters dies from Bristol SomersetDeath
“John Walters from Bristol, Somerset, England, aged died.”
1856October 25
✝ William Smith dies from Worcestershire EnglandDeath
“William Smith from Eldersfield, Worcestershire, England, aged 48 years died.”
1856October 26
✝ Samuel Wit dies from Bristol SomersetDeath
“Samuel Wit from Bristol, Somerset, England, aged ³ years died”
1856October 26
✝ Mary Roberts dies from Worcestershire EnglandDeath
“Mary Roberts of Eldersfield, Worcestershire, England, aged 44 years died.”
1856October 29
✝ Anders Jensen dies from Copenhagen DenmarkDeath
“Anders Jensen, from Copenhagen, Denmark, aged 49 years died this morning.”
1856October 29
✝ Kersten Knutesen dies from Seeland DenmarkDeath
“Kersten Knutesen, from Seeland, Denmark, aged years died in the evening”
1856October 3
✝ Peter Larsen dies aged 43 from DenmarkDeath
“Friday, 3 October. Peter Larsen, aged 43, from Lolland, Denmark died during the day.”
1856October 30
✝ Mary Gurdleston dies from Norfolk EnglandDeath
“Mary Gurdleston, from Great Melton, Norfolk, England, aged 59 years died this morning.”
1856October 30
✝ Joseph Oborn dies from Bath SomersetshireDeath
“Joseph Oborn from Bath, Somersetshire, England, aged 43 years died in the evening.”
1856October 4
⛵ Franklin D. Richards returns to Salt Lake CityJourney
“When Franklin D. Richards returned to Salt Lake City on 4 October 1856, he met with President Brigham Young to report on his mission and journey home.”
1856October 4
✝ Benjamin Culley dies aged 61 from Norfolk EnglandDeath
“Benjamin Culley, aged 61, from Sprowston, Norfolk, England, died”
1856October 4
✝ George Ingra dies aged 68 from CambridgeshireDeath
“also George Ingra, aged 68 from Bassingbourne, Cambridgeshire, England, died”
1856October 4
✝ Daniel Gadd dies aged 2 from CambridgeshireDeath
“also Daniel Gadd, aged 2, from Orwell, Cambridgeshire, England, died.”
1856October 5
• Brigham Young calls rescue at conferenceEvent
“On the 5th day of October, 1856, many of our brethren and sisters are on the plains with handcarts, and probably many are now seven hundred miles from this place, and they must be brought here.”
1856October 6
⛵ Rescue party leaves Salt Lake CityJourney
“Leaving Salt Lake City on 6 October, the rescuers traveled 200 miles in only 14 days, driving their teams through drifts up to the animals· bellies”
1856October 9
✝ Samuel Gadd dies aged 42 from CambridgeshireDeath
“Samuel Gadd, from Orwell, Cambridgeshire, England died in the afternoon, aged 42 years.”
1856September 1
⛵ Willie Handcart Company camps at Buffalo CreekJourney
“Monday, 1 September 1856 Left Camp about 7:30 a.m. and crossed 2 dry creeks besides Elm Creek where we watered cattle and dined.”
1856September 12
⛵ Franklin D. Richards overtakes Willie companyJourney
“A week later, on 12 September, President Franklin D. Richards and his company of missionaries returning from England overtook the Willie company.”
1856September 12
⛵ Franklin D. Richards arrives at handcart campJourney
“This evening President Franklin D. Richards and suite =with Bros. Elder and Smith who went in search of the missing cattle= arrived just before dusk in 3 carriages and 2 wagons.”
1856September 13
⛵ Handcart company crosses the Platte RiverJourney
“our Company had better cross at once. He and his Suite crossed and Prest. Willie immediately gave instruction for all of us to follow.”
1856September 13
✝ William Haley dies aged 66 yearsDeath
“Father William Haley of the Warwickshire Conference in England died this afternoon from the general decay of constitution, aged 66 years.”
1856September 14
✝ William Haley buried at yesterday's campDeath
“Sunday 14 September. William Haley was buried this morning on our yesterday·s camping ground, a grave-board being inscribed with his name, age, and date of death.”
1856September 15
✝ Richard F. Turner dies near Platte RiverDeath
“Monday, 15 September. Left Camp about 8:30 a.m. soon after which Father Richard F. Turner of the Worcestershire Conference in England died. He was buried at a bend of the Platte River where we nooned.”
1856September 18
• Rattlesnake bites Ellen Cantwell age sevenEvent
“On 18 September, as the camp neared Scott's Bluff, a large rattlesnake bit Ellen Cantwell, age 7, who was playing in the sand.”
1856September 18
• Ellen Cantwell bitten by rattlesnakeEvent
“On 18 September, as the camp neared Scott·s Bluff, a large rattlesnake bit Ellen Cantwell, age 7, who was playing in the sand.”
1856September 21
✝ W. N. Leason dies of canker in stomachDeath
“W. N. Leason, son of Sister Ruvinia Leason, of Quincy, Illinois, died at 11:30 p.m. of canker in the stomach. He was born on 7 November 1854.”
1856September 22
✝ W. N. Leason buried at seven o'clockDeath
“Monday, 22 September. W. N. Leason was buried this morning at 7 o·clock, a suitable inscription in wood being placed on the grave.”
1856September 22
✝ Jesse Empy dies from scrofula aged 31Death
“Bro. Jesse Empy of Eaton Bray Branch in the Bedfordshire Conference in England died from scrofula, age 31.”
1856September 24
⛵ Willie company passes Chimney RockJourney
“On 24 September, the company passed Chimney Rock, marking the half-way point between Florence and the Salt Lake Valley.”
1856September 26
✝ Ann Bryant dies aged 69 near Scott's BluffDeath
“Sis. Ann Bryant aged 69 from Bristol in England, died this afternoon of general decay of constitution.”
1856September 28
✝ Mr. Babbitt killed by Cheyennes reportedDeath
“Peter Burgess, one of the party informed us that Mr. Babbitt and 2 men who accompanied him had been killed by the Cheyennes.”
1856September 3
✝ Elizabeth Ingra dies near Buffalo CreekDeath
“Wednesday, 3 September. Elizabeth Ingra of the Cambridgeshire Conference in England died about daybreak this morning and was buried in a grave 5 feet deep before starting of Camp”
1856September 4
• Thirty company cattle lost in stampedeEvent
“One of the most serious incidents of the journey occurred on 4 September. Thirty of the company's cattle were lost.”
1856September 4
• Thirty cattle lost in stampedeEvent
“One of the most serious incidents of the journey occurred on 4 September. Thirty of the company=s cattle were lost.”
1856September 6
• Cheyennes attack California wagon train killing womanEvent
“Col. Babbitt also reported that the Cheyenne Indians attacked a small waggon train from California last Sunday and killed a woman”
1857
⛵ Rebecca May emigrates to New York CityJourney
“Rebecca emigrated to New York City in 1857.”
18575 April
⚭ David Udall marries Elizabeth Rowley Salt Lake CityMarriage
“Married: 5 Apr 1857, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah”
1857Apr 5
⚭ Elizabeth Rowley marries David Udall in Salt Lake CityMarriage
“She and David Udall were married on 5 April 1857 in the office of President Brigham Young in Salt Lake City.”
1857December 23
✝ Andrew Baston dies in ParowanDeath
“Andrew Baston lived less than a year after their marriage, dying on 23 December 1857, in Parowan.”
1857Jan 4
✦ Daniel H. Wells called as First Presidency counselorFaith
“Brother Wells was called to be a counselor in the First Presidency to Brigham Young 4 Jan 1857”
1857June 18
• Andrew Baston pays Ann Rowley emigration debtEvent
“June 18th, 1857. Bro. B. Stringham reports one yoke of cattle turned into Tithing Office by Andrew Baston to apply on Ann Rowley=s emigration. Valued at $80.00”
1857Mar 2
⚭ Louisa Rowley marries Noah Thomas GuymonMarriage
“Married: 2 Mar 1857, Noah Thomas Guymon”
1857Mar 2
⚭ Noah Guymon marries Louisa Rowley Salt Lake CityMarriage
“Married: 2 Mar 1857, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah”
1857Mar 2
⚭ Louisa Rowley marries Noah Guymon Salt Lake CityMarriage
“they went to Salt Lake City, where they were married by President Brigham Young in his office, on 2 March 1857.”
1857Mar 21
✦ Elizabeth Rowley rebaptizedFaith
“Young Elizabeth Rowley followed the prophet's counsel and was rebaptized on 21 March l857.”
1857March 21
✦ Elizabeth Rowley rebaptized in Mormon ReformationFaith
“Young Elizabeth Rowley followed the prophet's counsel and was rebaptized on 21 March l857.”
1857Nov 12
• Andrew Baston pays PEF second paymentEvent
“the PEF ledgers show another payment of $249.32 made by Andrew Baston on 12 November 1857”
1857November 12
• Andrew Baston makes second PEF paymentEvent
“The PEF ledgers show another payment of $249.32 made by Andrew Baston on 12 November 1857.”
1858
✝ Andrew Baston dies widowing Ann Jewell RowleyDeath
“In 1858, Elizabeth would have become aware that her mother, Ann Jewell Rowley, was again widowed by the death of Andrew Baston”
185827 November
✿ William David Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #1: William David Udall
Born: 27 Nov 1858, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
18584 January
✝ William David Udall dies as infantDeath
“Died: 4 Jan 1858”
1858Nov 17
✝ James W. Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 17 Nov 1858”
1858November 27
✿ William David Udall born to ElizabethBirth
“Elizabeth's first son, William David Udall, was born 27 November 1858. The child died only two months later.”
1858Sep 17
✿ James W. Guymon born in SpringvilleBirth
“Born: 17 Sep 1858, Springville, Utah,”
1859
⚭ John Rowley first marries Frances Banks ParowanMarriage
“It was in Parowan, in December 1859, that 18-year-old John Rowley first married. His bride was Frances Banks.”
1859Dec 30
⚭ John Rowley marries Frances BanksMarriage
“Married: 30 Dec 1859 =div=, Frances Banks”
1859Oct 14
✦ Ann sealed to William Rowley at Endowment HouseFaith
“it appears that Ann was endowed, sealed to William Rowley, and married to Luke Ford for time only during this visit to the Endowment House.”
1859Oct 14
✦ Ann Jewell Rowley endowed at Endowment HouseFaith
“Endowed: 14 Oct 1859 EH”
1859October 14
⚭ Ann Rowley marries Luke FordMarriage
“On 14 October 1859, she married for a third time, to Luke Ford. The ceremony was performed at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City.”
1860s
1860
✿ Daughter Emily Udall born to ElizabethBirth
“A daughter, named Emily, was born in January, 1860, and lived only to age nine.”
186014 January
✿ Emily Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #2: Emily Udall
Born: 14 Jan 1860, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
1860Aug 7
✿ John Wesley Guymon born in SpringvilleBirth
“Born: 7 Aug 1860, Springville, Utah,”
1860May 26
✦ Mary Ann Ray baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 26 May 1860”
186118 November
✿ Elizabeth Ann Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #3: Elizabeth Ann Udall
Born: 18 Nov 1861, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
1863
✝ Eliza King Udall dies in NephiDeath
“She died in March 1863. She was only 37 years old when she died. Her youngest child was not quite two years old. She was buried in the Nephi Cemetery.”
1863
⚭ Frances Banks remarries William LeFevre endowment houseMarriage
“Frances remarried in October 1863, being endowed and sealed to William LeFevre in the Salt Lake Endowment House.”
186315 October
✿ Sarah Jane Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #4: Sarah Jane Udall
Born: 15 Oct 1863, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
186321 April
✦ John Rowley receives patriarchal blessing NephiFaith
“Nephi, April 21st, 1863. A blessing by William Cazier, Patriarch, upon the head of John Rowley”
1864
⚭ Jane Rowley marriesMarriage
“Jane married in 1864 but lived in nearby settlements.”
1864
⛵ John Rowley moves back to NephiJourney
“John had moved back to Nephi about 1864, but he returned for several years in the late 1860s.”
1864
• David Udall injured breaking horseEvent
“David had been thrown while trying to break a horse in January, 1864. He was seriously injured and suffered intense pain which was to remain with him in some degree for the rest of his life.”
1864
⚭ David Udall marries Rebecca MayMarriage
“In the spring of 1864, David married a third time. The twenty-four-year-old bride was Rebecca May.”
1864
⚭ John Rowley marries Mary Ann Gadd NephiMarriage
“John was in Nephi in the year 1864. There he met and married Mary Ann Gadd.”
186429 January
✦ Richard Rowley ordained an elderFaith
“On January 29, 1864, I was ordained an elder in the Church.”
1864Dec 11
⚭ Jane Rowley marries Charles Albert ConnelleyMarriage
“on 11 December 1864, Jane Rowley married Charles Albert Connelley in Parowan.”
1864Dec 11
⚭ Charles Connelley and Jane Rowley marriedMarriage
“Married: 11 Dec 1864, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1864Jan 1
✦ Charles Albert Connelley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 1 Jan 1864”
1864July 2
✦ David Udall and Rebecca May sealedFaith
“David Udall and Rebecca May were sealed on 2 July 1864, in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City by Apostle Wilford Woodruff.”
1864Sep 20
✿ Willard Richard Guymon born in FairviewBirth
“Born: 20 Sep 1864, Fairview, Sanpete, Utah”
1865
• Juab Stake Tabernacle completed and dedicatedEvent
“In June, 1865, the Juab Stake Tabernacle was completed. The entire town came to the dedication. Brigham Young presided.”
1865
⛵ Richard Rowley departs Parowan on missionJourney
“I honored the call and left Parowan the first of April 1865, and performed the duties of this mission to the best of my ability.”
186512 August
✿ Edwin Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #5: Edwin Udall
Born: 12 Aug 1865, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
186523 April
⚭ Samuel Rowley married Ann Taylor in ParowanMarriage
“Married: 23 Apr 1865, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1865Apr 23
⚭ Samuel Rowley marries Ann TaylorMarriage
“Married: 23 Apr 1865, Ann Taylor”
1865Sep 26
✿ Emmarene Susannah Connelley born in UtahBirth
“Born: 26 Sep 1865, Paragonah, Iron, Utah”
1866
• First telegraph lines arrive in NephiEvent
“The first telegraph lines arrived in Nephi in December, 1866, the first messages being sent and received on Christmas Day.”
1866
✦ John and Mary Ann sealed Salt Lake Endowment HouseFaith
“They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Endowment House in April 1866.”
18661 October
⚭ Richard Rowley marries Mary Ann RayMarriage
“On arriving at the Missouri River, I met a young lady by the name of Mary Ann Ray and when we returned to Salt Lake City, we were married October 1, 1866.”
18666 March
✿ Mary Ann Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 6 Mar 1866, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
18666 May
⛵ Mary Ann Ray sails from London on ship CarolineJourney
“I set sail from London on the 6th of May 1866, on the ship Caroline.”
18669 October
✦ Samuel Rowley endowedFaith
“Endowed: 9 Oct 1866”
18669 October
✦ Ann Taylor Rowley endowedFaith
“Endowed: 9 Oct 1866”
18669 October
✦ Ann Taylor sealed to Samuel RowleyFaith
“Sealed to Husband: Samuel Rowley, 9 Oct 1866”
1866Apr 16
✿ Owen Winnie Guymon born in FairviewBirth
“Born: 16 Apr 1866, Fairview, Sanpete, Utah”
1866Jun 14
✝ Luke Ford dies age 76Death
“He lived until 14 June 1866, making him 76 years old at death.”
1866June 14
✝ Luke Ford dies aged 76Death
“He lived until 14 June 1866, making him 76 years old at death.”
1866Oct 13
✝ David Rowley Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 13 Oct 1866”
18673 June
✿ Louise Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #6: Louise Udall
Born: 3 Jun 1867, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
1867Jan 15
✿ William Albert Connelley born in UtahBirth
“Born: 15 Jan 1867, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1867Mar 7
✿ William Giles Rowley born Paragonah UtahBirth
“Born: 7 Mar 1867, Paragonah, Iron, Utah”
186812 January
✿ Samuel James Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 12 Jan 1868, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1868Aug 8
✦ Jane Rowley sealed to Charles ConnelleyFaith
“Sealed to Husband: 8 Aug 1868, Charles Albert Connelley”
1868Jan 1
✦ Charles Albert Connelley endowedFaith
“Endowed: 8 Aug 1868”
1868Jul 16
✝ William Albert Connelley dies in infancyDeath
“Died: 16 Jul 1868”
1868Mar 3
✿ Charles Orson Connelley born in UtahBirth
“Born: 3 Mar 1868, Harrisburg, Washington, Utah”
1868Oct 23
✿ Thomas Henry Guymon born in Fountain GreenBirth
“Born: 23 Oct 1868, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah”
1869
• Transcontinental railroad completed at Promontory PointEvent
“In 1869, the transcontinental railroad was completed. The last spike was driven at Promontory Point near Ogden, Utah.”
186914 March
✿ Alice Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #7: Alice Udall
Born: 14 Mar 1869, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
18693 March
✝ Emily Udall diesDeath
“Died: 3 Mar 1869”
1869Dec 2
✿ Mary Jane Connelley born in UtahBirth
“Born: 2 Dec 1869, New Harmony, Iron, Utah”
1869March 13
✝ Daughter Emily Udall dies age nineDeath
“Emily weakened and slipped from mortality on 13 March 1869 at age nine.”
1869March 14
✿ Alice Udall born to ElizabethBirth
“A month later, on 14 March 1869, Alice came into the world.”
1869Sep 1
✿ Mary Ann Elizabeth Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 1 Sep 1869, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1870s
1870
• David Udall called to settle KanabEvent
“In April 1870, Brigham Young traveled to this crude settlement with Levi Stewart, a resident of Big Cottonwood in the Salt Lake Valley. He authorized Brother Steward to gather 10 to 15 men who could be called to settle the Kanab area.”
187020 January
✿ Hannah Eliza Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 20 Jan 1870, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1870Apr 17
✦ Richard Rowley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 17 Apr 1870”
1870December 14
✝ Fire kills Stewart sons and Marjorie StewartDeath
“A fire broke out in Bishop Stewart's cabin. It spread so rapidly that only two of his seven sons escaped the blaze. Marjorie Stewart, the third wife of Levi and mother of three of the boys, attempted to rescue the boys and perished with the”
1870May 3
✦ Richard Rowley endowedFaith
“Endowed: 3 May 1870”
1870May 3
✦ Mary Ann Ray endowedFaith
“Endowed: 3 May 1870”
1870November 7
⛵ David Udall arrives in KanabJourney
“David Udall left for Kanab with his fifteen-year-old daughter, Eliza, and with John Vickers about the middle of November 1870. They arrived in Kanab on 7 December.”
1870Oct 12
✿ Anne Louisa Guymon born in Fountain GreenBirth
“Born: 12 Oct 1870, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah”
1870Oct 3
⚭ Thomas Rowley marries Margaret TattersallMarriage
“On 3 October 1870, Thomas married Margaret Tattersall, at Parowan.”
1871Aug 21
✿ Anne Elizabeth Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 21 Aug 1871, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1871February 13
✿ George Albert Udall born to ElizabethBirth
“During David's absence in Kanab, Elizabeth gave birth on 13 February 1871, to another son, George Albert Udall.”
1871Jul 30
✝ Mary Ann Elizabeth Rowley dies Parowan UtahDeath
“Died: 30 Jul 1871, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1871Nov 22
✿ Francis Louisa Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 22 Nov 1871, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1871October 16
⛵ David and Elizabeth Udall depart Nephi for KanabJourney
“on 16 October 1871 David and Elizabeth left Nephi for Kanab.”
1871October 30
⛵ Udall family arrives in KanabJourney
“the weary family arrived in Kanab on 30 October 1871.”
187215 July
✿ Sarah Jane Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 15 Jul 1872, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1872December 13
✦ Eliza Udall and Ammon Tenney sealedFaith
“Ammon took Eliza to Salt Lake City, where they were sealed in the Endowment House on 13 December 1872.”
1872Oct 21
✿ Sarah Jane Guymon born in Fountain GreenBirth
“Born: 21 Oct 1872, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah”
1873
⚭ John Rowley marries Emma James JohnsonMarriage
“John and Emma were married in October 1873.”
18731 August
✿ Emma Keturah Udall born Kanab UtahBirth
“Child #9: Emma Keturah Udall
Born: 1 Aug 1873, Kanab, Washington, Utah”
1873August 1
✿ Emma Keturah Udall born to ElizabethBirth
“A daughter, Emma Keturah Udall, was born 1 August 1873.”
1873Nov 22
✿ John Larkin Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 22 Nov 1873, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1874
⚭ Dave Udall marries Luella StewartMarriage
“Dave Udall married Luella Stewart, daughter of Bishop Levi Stewart, in 1874.”
187410 May
✦ Mary Ann Rowley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 10 May 1874”
187411 October
✿ Alice Louisa Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 11 Oct 1874, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
18748 October
✝ Emma Keturah Udall diesDeath
“Died: 8 Oct 1874”
1874Aug 20
✿ Joseph Hyrum Guymon born in Fountain GreenBirth
“Born: 20 Aug 1874, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah”
1874Oct 24
✿ Richard Edward Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 24 Oct 1874, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1875
⚭ John Rowley marries Emma Ozella JohnsonMarriage
“In 1875, John also married and was sealed to Emma Ozella Johnson, Emma's oldest daughter by her first husband.”
1875
⛵ Dan W. Jones missionary expedition to MexicoJourney
“The origins of the Mexican colonies date back to 1875, when Brigham Young commissioned an expedition of missionaries under the leadership of Dan W. Jones, to travel through northern Mexico”
1875February 1
⚭ Dave Udall and Luella Stewart married at Endowment HouseMarriage
“having been married at the Endowment House in Salt Lake City by President Daniel H. Wells on February 1, 1875.”
1875May 12
⛵ David and Elizabeth Udall depart Kanab for NephiJourney
“It was the morning of 12 May 1875, when David and Elizabeth Udall began the two-week trip to their home in Nephi.”
1876
⛵ Sarah Jane stays with Aunt LouisaJourney
“Sarah Jane stayed from May to September 1876.”
1876Mar 22
✿ Maggie Louisa Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 22 Mar 1876, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1876May 26
✦ William Giles Rowley baptizedFaith
“Baptized: 26 May 1876”
1876May 31
✿ Melissa Luella Guymon born in Fountain GreenBirth
“Born: 31 May 1876, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah”
1876Oct 22
✿ Thomas Henry Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 22 Oct 1876, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1877
⛵ Dave Udall returns from England missionJourney
“Elder David King Udall (Dave), who had served a faithful mission in England, returned in July 1877.”
1877
⛵ David King Udall returns from mission EnglandJourney
“Elder David King Udall =Dave=, who had served a faithful mission in England, returned in July 1877.”
1877
⚭ John Rowley marries Orissa Jane Johnson St George TempleMarriage
“Two years later, in April 1877, John married another of Emma's daughters, Orissa Jane Johnson... when they married in the St. George Temple.”
1877
⚭ Orissa Jane Johnson marries John Rowley age 15Marriage
“Orissa Jane Johnson Rowley was only 15 when she married John in 1877.”
187725 June
✿ George Walter Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 25 Jun 1877, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1877April 6
✦ St. George Temple dedicatedFaith
“The St. George Temple, under construction for many years, was finally completed and dedicated on 6 April 1877.”
1877August 29
✝ Brigham Young dies age seventy-sevenDeath
“He died on 29 August at age seventy-seven.”
187824 January
✦ Samuel Rowley sealed to parentsFaith
“Sealed to Parents: 24 Jan 1878”
1878Jan 1
✿ Dora Sarah Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 1 Jan 1878, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1878Jan 24
✦ Richard Rowley sealed to parentsFaith
“Sealed to Parents: 24 Jan 1878 SG”
18791 September
✿ John Taylor Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 1 Sep 1879, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
187926 March
✿ Kate Evelyn Udall born eleventh childBirth
“The next year brought the birth of Elizabeth's eleventh child, Kate Evelyn, on 26 March 1879.”
187926 March
✿ Kate Evelyn Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #11: Kate Evelyn Udall
Born: 26 Mar 1879, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
18793 May
• First railroad whistle heard in NephiEvent
“The first railroad whistle was heard in town at 6:30 a.m., on Saturday, 3 May 1879.”
18799 October
✦ Mary Ann Rowley endowedFaith
“Endowed: 9 Oct 1879”
1879Apr 7
✿ Laura Eliza Guymon born in Fountain GreenBirth
“Born: 7 Apr 1879, Fountain Green, Sanpete, Utah”
1879Jun 30
✿ Mary Jane Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 30 Jun 1879, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1879Mar 12
✦ William Giles Rowley sealed to parentsFaith
“Sealed to Parents: 12 Mar 1879 SG”
1879March 26
✿ Kate Evelyn Udall born to ElizabethBirth
“The next year brought the birth of Elizabeth's eleventh child, Kate Evelyn, on 26 March 1879.”
1880s
1880
✦ Bluff Ward organized first sacrament meetingFaith
“the huge shade tree on the Rowley lot was also the location where the Bluff Ward was organized and the first sacrament meeting held. Jens Nielsen was called as the first bishop.”
1880
• Meetinghouse finished by Christmas 1880Event
“The missionaries finished the meetinghouse by Christmas 1880.”
188011 October
⚭ Sarah Jane Udall marries William Jonah SchofieldMarriage
“Married: 11 Oct 1880, William Jonah Schofield”
188031 January
✝ Willard Richard Udall dies age fiveDeath
“It is the year in which she lost her fourth child, Willard =Richard, who was only five years old.”
188031 January
✝ Willie Richard Udall diesDeath
“Died: 31 Jan 1880”
1880April 6
⛵ Rowley company arrives at Bluff UtahJourney
“The company arrived here, adjacent to the present site of Bluff, on the sixth day of April, l880.”
1880Jan 1
✿ Thomas William Rowley born Paragonah UtahBirth
“Born: 1 Jan 1880, Paragonah, Iron, Utah”
1880Sep 30
✿ George Henry Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 30 Sep 1880, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
188127 December
✿ Maggie Elizabeth Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“Born: 27 Dec 1881, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1881Aug 30
✿ Emily Charlotte Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 30 Aug 1881, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1882
⚭ Eliza Jane Rowley marries James Parley JohnsonMarriage
“In February 1882, she had married James Parley Johnson, the son of John's wife Emma”
1882
⛵ Rowleys depart Bluff return to Iron CountyJourney
“we do know that they left Bluff late in the summer of 1882, retracing the route they had blazed just two years before.”
188223 November
✿ Alvin Jewell Udall born Nephi UtahBirth
“Child #12: Alvin Jewell Udall
Born: 23 Nov 1882, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
188227 December
✿ Elizabeth Rowley born in ParowanBirth
“A baby girl, whom they named Elizabeth was born in their rented home on 27 December 1882.”
1882Apr 11
✿ James Alma Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 11 Apr 1882, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1882Aug 24
✝ Thomas Henry Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 24 Aug 1882”
1882Aug 7
✿ Kate May Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 7 Aug 1882, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1882May 1
✝ James Alma Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 1 May 1882”
1882November 23
✿ Alvin Jewel Udall born twelfth childBirth
“On November 23, 1882, Elizabeth gave birth to her twelfth child and youngest son, Alvin Jewel Udall.”
1883
⛵ Samuel and Ann return to San JuanJourney
“In the spring, when roads were dry enough for travel, Samuel and Ann returned to San Juan.”
188313 August
⚭ John Rowley marries Sarah Elizabeth Steed Logan TempleMarriage
“On 13 August 1883, in the Logan Temple, he married again. The woman was Sarah Elizabeth Steed, age 46.”
188315 Mar
✝ John Taylor Rowley dies age twoDeath
“Little John Taylor Rowley, age two, died of the disease.”
1883January 28
✦ David Udall ordained bishop Nephi North WardFaith
“David Udall was ordained a High Priest and then ordained a bishop on January 28, 1883, presiding over the Nephi North Ward.”
1883May 12
✿ Franklin Noah Guymon born in HuntingtonBirth
“Born: 12 May 1883, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1883May 16
✝ Sarah Ethel Schofield dies age 19 monthsDeath
“On May 16, 1883, at the age of 19 months, little Sarah Ethel was called home.”
1883Oct 15
⚭ Emmarene Connelley marries Lyman AndrusMarriage
“Married: 15 Oct 1883, Lyman Andrus”
1884
• Floods destroy canal and homes at BluffEvent
“Then came the spring of l884, bringing torrential rains. The storms, lasting for several weeks washed away roads, crops, and sod roofs.”
1884
⛵ Samuel and Ann leave Bluff for Castle ValleyJourney
“Samuel and Ann left Bluff sometime in the summer of 1884. At the time of their departure, Ann Rowley was pregnant with their ninth child.”
188411 October
⛵ John Rowley departs for Great BritainJourney
“John then blessed his wives and children, and departed for Great Britain on 11 October.”
18847 October
✦ John Rowley set apart as missionaryFaith
“John Rowley was set apart as a missionary on 7 October 1884, by Elder Heber J. Grant.”
18849 September
⛵ Party reaches Wilsonville on Huntington CreekJourney
“We reached Wilsonville, on the banks of Huntington Creek on 9 September 1884, and Huntington the following day”
1884Nov 28
✿ Sarah Estella Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 28 Nov 1884, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1884Oct 1
⚭ John Wesley Guymon marries Mary Ann RoperMarriage
“Married: 1 Oct 1884, Mary Ann Roper”
1884Oct 10
✿ Maggie Alice Rowley born Huntington UtahBirth
“Born: 10 Oct 1884, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1885
• David King Udall imprisoned five months DetroitEvent
“He was convicted of illegal cohabitation and sentenced to prison in the House of Correction at Detroit, Michigan. He served for five months in 1885.”
1885
• Four hundred Mormon settlers wait at Casas Grandes RiverEvent
“By mid-May 1885, four hundred prospective settlers waited on the banks of the Casas Grandes River”
188523 February
✿ Ida May Rowley born in HuntingtonBirth
“their ninth child, a daughter whom they named Ida May, was born on 23 February l885.”
18856 June
⛵ John Rowley returns to Nephi from missionJourney
“John apparently served for less than a year, returning to Nephi on 6 June 1885.”
1885December 17
• David King Udall receives presidential pardonEvent
“He eventually received a presidential pardon from President Grover Cleveland on December 17, 1885.”
1885January
⛵ President Taylor visits Sonora and ChihuahuaJourney
“In January 1885, President Taylor, his counselors, and several members of the Twelve visited the states of Sonora and Chihuahua.”
1885Mar 10
✿ Frank James Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 10 Mar 1885, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1885Oct 20
⚭ Mary Jane Connelley marries John S. BarclayMarriage
“Married: 20 Oct 1885, John S. Barclay”
1886
⚭ John Rowley marries Belinda Kendrick Logan TempleMarriage
“In July 1886, John married Belinda Kendrick, age 31, in the Logan Temple.”
18861 October
⚭ Mary Ann Rowley marries Willard Richard GuymonMarriage
“Married: 1 Oct 1886, Willard Richard Guymon”
1886Mar 28
✿ Samuel Rowley born Huntington UtahBirth
“Born: 28 Mar 1886, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1886Oct 1
⚭ Willard Richard Guymon marries Mary Ann RowleyMarriage
“Married: 1 Oct 1886, Mary Ann Rowley”
188714 February
✝ Richard Edwin Rowley diesDeath
“On February l4, l887, he died.”
18872 May
✿ Thomas Jewell Rowley born in HuntingtonBirth
“the Rowley's tenth child, Thomas Jewell was born on 2 May l887.”
188725 August
⚭ Hannah Eliza Rowley marries Miles Edgar JohnsonMarriage
“Married: 25 Aug 1887, Miles Edgar Johnson”
1887Aug 25
✿ Ann Rowley born Huntington UtahBirth
“Born: 25 Aug 1887, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1887Nov 12
✿ George Samuel Rowley born Parowan UtahBirth
“Born: 12 Nov 1887, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1888
• David Udall arrested taken to Provo trialEvent
“In 1888, David was arrested and taken to Provo to stand trial.”
1888
⛵ John Rowley families travel to Pima ArizonaJourney
“The family traveled about 525 miles in 1888, reaching the settlement of Pima, in southeastern Arizona, where they halted for the remainder of the season.”
1888
✿ Ernest Exile Rowley born at Pima ArizonaBirth
“We know they were in Pima by September, because it was while wintering there that Orissa gave birth to a baby boy. To commemorate the events surrounding the birth...they named the boy Ernest Exile Rowley.”
188812 January
✝ Mary Ann Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 12 Jan 1888”
188827 June
⚭ Alice Udall marries J. R. EdgehillMarriage
“Married: 27 Jun 1888, J. R. Edgehill”
1888Apr 27
✿ Thomas Richard Connelley born in Leeds UtahBirth
“Born: 27 Apr 1888, Leeds, Washington, Utah”
1888Mar 17
✝ Ann Jewell Rowley dies Huntington UtahDeath
“Died: 17 Mar 1888, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1888Mar 19
✝ Ann Jewell Rowley dies in HuntingtonDeath
“Ann Jewell Rowley died on 19 March 1888. She was 81 years old. She is buried in the Huntington Cemetery.”
1889
⚭ Louisa Udall marries Steven OstlerMarriage
“In 1889, daughter Louisa married of necessity. Her husband was Steven Ostler.”
1889
✝ Carolina Goldbranson dies before Elder Udall returnsDeath
“In April, 1889, just before Elder Udall completed his mission, the girl died, leaving him heartsick.”
1889
⛵ John Rowley families continue journey to MexicoJourney
“In the spring of 1889, they continued on their trip southward, perhaps to Bowie, and Bisbee and then across the border into Mexico.”
188913 March
⚭ Samuel James Rowley marries Margaret Ellen BlackMarriage
“Married: 13 Mar 1889, Margaret Ellen Black”
188918 September
⚭ Louise Udall marries J. S. OstlerMarriage
“Married: 18 Sep 1889, J. S. Ostler”
188922 August
✿ Richard Edwin Rowley born in HuntingtonBirth
“The last of the Rowley children, Richard Edwin, was born in the same house on 22 August l889”
1889Mar 13
⚭ Owen Winnie Guymon marries Esther DavisMarriage
“Married: 13 Mar 1889, Esther Davis”
1889Mar 13
⚭ Anne Louisa Guymon marries Edward GearyMarriage
“Married: 13 Mar 1889, Edward Geary”
1889Nov 27
⚭ Sarah Jane Guymon marries Azariah BrownMarriage
“Married: 27 Nov 1889, Azariah Brown”
1889November 11
⛵ John Rowley arrives at Colonia Diaz MexicoJourney
“the flagship colonies of Diaz and Juarez were only in their fourth year of existence when John and his families rolled in off the mesas on 11 November 1889.”
1889Oct 18
✝ Anne Louisa Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 18 Oct 1889”
1890s
1890
⛵ John Rowley returns to Nephi to settle affairsJourney
“John returned to Nephi in 1890, to settle his affairs in the United States and to move Mary Ann and her children to Mexico.”
189015 March
✝ Edwin Udall diesDeath
“Died: 15 Mar 1890”
1890Sep 23
✿ Edward Rowley born Huntington UtahBirth
“Born: 23 Sep 1890, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1891
✦ David Udall released as bishop ordained patriarchFaith
“In January 1891, on his sixty-second birthday, David Udall was released from his calling as bishop. He was then sustained and ordained a patriarch in the Juab Stake.”
1891
• Manifesto issued by President Wilford WoodruffEvent
“the fear and tensions associated with this period would not abate until the issuing of the Manifesto by President Wilford Woodruff in 1891.”
1891
⛵ Mary Ann Rowley arrives in MexicoJourney
“They finally arrived in Mexico in September 1891. For a time, Mary Ann's family lived in their wagon on the lot in Colonia Diaz where Belinda and her children were housed.”
189125 November
⚭ Sarah Jane Rowley marries William Hartford AveryMarriage
“Married: 25 Nov 1891, William Hartford Avery”
1891Sep 23
⚭ Anne Elizabeth Connelley marries William O. HarrisMarriage
“Married: 23 Sep 1891, William O. Harris”
1892
✝ Louisa Ostler dies during childbirthDeath
“She was to live only three years, dying during child birth in 1892, and leaving Steven with two children.”
189210 May
✝ Louise Udall diesDeath
“Died: 10 May 1892”
1892December 21
✦ Temple work done for Louisa OstlerFaith
“We did work for her in the house of the Lord, December 21, 1892”
1893
• John Rowley installs windmill at Diaz millEvent
“In the summer of 1893, John was at work improving the production of his mills. At first, he attempted to power the flour mill in Diaz with a windmill”
1893
• John Rowley contracts pneumonia in fallEvent
“Early in the fall of 1893, John contracted pneumonia. He lingered in poor health until October.”
1893Nov 29
⚭ Francis Louisa Rowley marries William Sharp WilcoxMarriage
“Married: 29 Nov 1893, William Sharp Wilcox”
1893Oct 24
⚭ William Giles Rowley marries Sarah Eliza LeeMarriage
“Married: 24 Oct 1893, Sarah Eliza Lee”
1893Oct 7
✝ John Rowley dies in Pacheco MexicoDeath
“Died: 7 Oct 1893, Pacheco, Chihuahua, Mexico”
1893October 7
✝ John Rowley dies at age 52Death
“On 7 October 1893, John Rowley, pioneer, builder, patriarch, and Saint, passed from mortality. He left behind him five wives and 27 living children.”
1893October 7
✝ Sarah Elizabeth Steed Rowley dies same day as JohnDeath
“Family records show that Sarah Elizabeth Steed Rowley, John's 6th wife, who apparently did not move to Mexico with John, died on the same day as John, 7 October 1893.”
1894
⛵ David Udall fills genealogy mission to EnglandJourney
“he eventually received a call and filled a genealogy mission to England in 1894.”
1894Dec 31
⚭ Maggie Louisa Connelley marries William FosterMarriage
“Married: 31 Dec 1894, William Foster”
1895
✝ James G. Willie dies at Mendon UtahDeath
“He passed away at Mendon, Utah, in September 1895, nearly 40 years after his experiences with the emigrant company that bore his name.”
1895
✝ James MacFarlane dies leaving Lizzie a widowDeath
“He died in 1895 leaving Lizzie a widow at age 33.”
189619 November
⚭ George Albert Udall marries Maud R. StewartMarriage
“Married: 19 Nov 1896, Maud R. Stewart”
1896Jan 1
⚭ Charles Orson Connelley marries Eleanor MatthewsMarriage
“Married: 1 Jan 1896, Eleanor Matthews”
1896Jun 16
✝ Frank James Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 16 Jun 1896”
189721 October
⚭ Alice Louisa Rowley marries John Hyrum LeonardMarriage
“Married: 21 Oct 1897, John Hyrum Leonard”
189915 August
⚭ George Walter Rowley marries Jane HowardMarriage
“Married: 15 Aug 1899, Jane Howard”
1899Mar 30
⚭ Laura Eliza Guymon marries Adelbert BrownMarriage
“Married: 30 Mar 1899, Adelbert Brown”
1900s
1901
⛵ Mary Ann Rowley visits Nephi reunites with sisterJourney
“she returned to Nephi for a month-long visit in 1901. There she was reunited with her only living sister, Sarah.”
190114 January
✝ Ann Taylor Rowley dies in HuntingtonDeath
“His mother, Ann Taylor Rowley, died four years later, on 14 January 1901.”
19015 December
✝ Sarah Jane Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 5 Dec 1901”
1901Aug 23
✝ Louisa Rowley dies in Huntington UtahDeath
“Died: 23 Aug 1901, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1901Aug 23
✝ Louisa Rowley Guymon dies Huntington UtahDeath
“Died: 23 Aug 1901, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1901Aug 23
✝ Louisa Rowley Guymon dies after strokeDeath
“Louisa Rowley Guymon died on 23 August 1901. She was buried by her children in the Huntington cemetery.”
1901Dec 18
⚭ Joseph Hyrum Guymon marries Amelia WilsonMarriage
“Married: 18 Dec 1901, Amelia Wilson”
190210 December
⚭ Kate Evelyn Udall marries William BaileyMarriage
“Married: 10 Dec 1902, William Bailey”
1902Jul 19
⚭ Thomas William Rowley marries Sarah Lydia WestwoodMarriage
“Married: 19 Jul 1902, Sarah Lydia Westwood”
1902Nov 5
⚭ Kate May Connelley marries John Orson KempleMarriage
“Married: 5 Nov 1902, John Orson Kemple”
190317 December
⚭ Samuel Rowley marries Julia Ann WestoverMarriage
“Samuel married Julia Ann Westover on 17 December 1903.”
1903Apr 29
⚭ Dora Sarah Connelley marries Edward P. KriderMarriage
“Married: 29 Apr 1903, Edward P. Krider”
190420 May
⚭ Maggie Elizabeth Rowley marries George William CollardMarriage
“Married: 20 May 1904, George William Collard”
1904Feb 7
✝ Charles Connelley dies in ArizonaDeath
“Charles passed away on 7 February 1904. He was 72 years old.”
1904Feb 7
✝ Charles Albert Connelley dies in ArizonaDeath
“While living in Arizona, Charles passed away on 7 February 1904. He was 72 years old.”
1904Nov 22
✝ Maggie Alice Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 22 Nov 1904”
1904Oct 5
⚭ Thomas Henry Rowley marries Minnie Annie FrithMarriage
“Married: 5 Oct 1904, Minnie Annie Frith”
1905Nov 17
⚭ George Henry Connelley marries Gladys Van EpsMarriage
“Married: 17 Nov 1905, Gladys Van Eps”
19065 April
⚭ Ida May Rowley marries Francis Marion BrasherMarriage
“Married: 5 Apr 1906, Francis Marion Brasher”
1906Jul 25
⚭ Emily Charlotte Rowley marries Owen Elam LeeMarriage
“Married: 25 Jul 1906, Owen Elam Lee”
1906Sep 27
⚭ Sarah Estella Rowley marries George Tomkins CasonMarriage
“Married: 27 Sep 1906, George Tomkins Cason”
1906Sep 7
⚭ Franklin Noah Guymon marries Daisy TurnbowMarriage
“Married: 7 Sep 1906, Daisy Turnbow =div”
1907
• David and Elizabeth celebrate fiftieth wedding anniversaryEvent
“In April 1907, David and Elizabeth Udall celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in the presence of their numerous posterity and friends.”
190724 June
✝ Elizabeth Rowley Udall dies at NephiDeath
“It was the warm, summer day of 24 June 1907 that Elizabeth Rowley Udall slipped peacefully from mortality. She was sixty-nine.”
1907Apr 14
✝ Thomas William Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 14 Apr 1907”
1907Jun 24
✝ Elizabeth Rowley dies in Nephi UtahDeath
“Died: 24 Jun 1907, Nephi, Juab, Utah”
190816 December
⚭ Alvin Jewell Udall marries Nellie HaynesMarriage
“Married: 16 Dec 1908, Nellie Haynes”
1908Apr 2
⚭ Richard Edward Rowley marries Sarah Estella MortensenMarriage
“Married: 2 Apr 1908, Sarah Estella Mortensen”
1908Nov 22
✝ Richard Edward Rowley dies Parowan UtahDeath
“Died: 22 Nov 1908, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1908Oct 22
⚭ Thomas Richard Connelley marries Mabel BarnesMarriage
“Married: 22 Oct 1908, Mabel Barnes”
1909Jan 14
⚭ George Samuel Rowley marries Cora May MorrisMarriage
“Married: 14 Jan 1909, Cora May Morris”
1910s
1910
✦ William Rowley called to Southern States MissionFaith
“In 1910, when Ozella's son William received a call to the Southern States Mission, he left a wife and four children.”
1910
• Mexican revolution ignites violent unrestEvent
“In late 1910, the smoldering discontent of the impoverished and oppressed masses in Mexico ignited into violent revolution.”
191011 November
✝ David Udall dies at NephiDeath
“He died on 11 November 1910.”
191026 January
⚭ Thomas Jewell Rowley marries Myrtle Almira GardnerMarriage
“Married: 26 Jan 1910, Myrtle Almira Gardner”
1911Jan 7
✝ Noah Thomas Guymon dies in Orangeville UtahDeath
“Died: 7 Jan 1911, Orangeville, Emery, Utah”
1911Sep 29
⚭ Edward Rowley marries Agnes AllredMarriage
“Married: 29 Sep 1911, Agnes Allred”
1912
⛵ Mormon colonies exodus from Mexico completedJourney
“In 1912, the Mexican revolution, spearheaded by the armies of Poncho Villa, swept through northern Mexico repeatedly. The political pressures and threats of violence to members eventually forced an exodus from Mexico.”
1912
• Colonia Pacheco burns and is destroyedEvent
“In the fall of 1912, fire was set to some of the houses, and the entire settlement burned, save for a few brick homes. Thus ends the history of Colonia Pacheco.”
1912July 22
• Rebels ride into Pacheco colony settlementEvent
“On 22 July 1912, as the residents of Pacheco prepared for the 24th of July celebration, a group of rebels rode into the settlement, telling the residents that they intended to occupy the town on the 24th.”
1912July 30
⛵ Latter-day Saint families depart Pacheco for United StatesJourney
“On Tuesday morning, 30 July 1912, in obedience to priesthood counsel, all the Latter-day Saint families were ready to go except one.”
1913Oct 22
⚭ John Larkin Connelley marries Olive LoseeMarriage
“Married: 22 Oct 1913, Olive Losee”
1914
✝ George Rowley dies of pneumonia age 35Death
“In 1914, her oldest son, George, died of pneumonia at age 35.”
1916Apr 16
✝ John Wesley Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 16 Apr 1916”
1918
✝ Joseph Rowley killed accidentally age 35Death
“Four years later, Joseph was killed accidentally, also at age 35.”
1919
✝ Joseph Rowley's widow dies of influenzaDeath
“The following year, 1919, Joseph's widow died of influenza, leaving five orphaned children.”
1919
✝ Ernest Rowley dies leaving widow and childrenDeath
“The same year, Ernest passed away leaving a young widow and three tiny children.”
1919Dec 2
✝ Mary Jane Rowley dies Parowan UtahDeath
“Died: 2 Dec 1919, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1920s
192126 May
✝ Kate Evelyn Udall diesDeath
“Died: 26 May 1921”
1921Dec 23
✝ John Larkin Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 23 Dec 1921”
192222 December
✝ Julia Ann Westover Rowley diesDeath
“Samuel and Julia lived together until her death on 22 December 1922, just over 19 years.”
192229 April
✝ Elizabeth Ann Udall diesDeath
“Died: 29 Apr 1922”
1924
✝ Mary Ann Gadd Rowley dies in Provo age 76Death
“Mary Ann Gadd Rowley died in 1924, at the age of 76. She had seven children, 50 grandchildren, and 44 great-grandchildren.”
1924
• Samuel and Richard visit general conference togetherEvent
“One time at October Conference it was planned that I join my brother, Samuel, and attend the meetings together in the Tabernacle (October 1924³during this visit their younger brother, Thomas, died in Standardville, Utah).”
1924Oct 3
✝ Thomas Rowley dies in Standardville UtahDeath
“Died: 3 Oct 1924, Standardville, Carbon, Utah”
1924Oct 3
✝ Thomas Rowley dies Standardville Carbon UtahDeath
“Died: 3 Oct 1924, Standardville, Carbon, Utah”
1924Oct 6
✝ Thomas Rowley buried Huntington UtahDeath
“Buried: 6 Oct 1924, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1925
✝ Ozella's mother Emma diesDeath
“After the death of her mother in 1925, she lived mostly with son David and his wife.”
1927Mar 19
✝ Mary Ann Ray Rowley dies Parowan UtahDeath
“Died: 19 Mar 1927, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1927Mar 22
✝ Mary Ann Rowley buried Parowan UtahDeath
“Buried: 22 Mar 1927, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
19284 January
• Samuel Rowley stricken with bronchial pneumoniaEvent
“On 4 January he was stricken with bronchial pneumonia.”
19288 January
✝ Samuel Rowley dies in Hannah's homeDeath
“On 8 January 1928, he died in Hannah's home, surrounded by a large and loving posterity.”
1928Jan 8
✝ Samuel Rowley dies in Huntington UtahDeath
“Died: 8 Jan 1928, Huntington, Emery, Utah”
1929Dec 2
✝ Richard Rowley dies in Parowan UtahDeath
“Died: 2 Dec 1929, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1929Dec 2
✝ Richard Rowley dies Parowan Iron UtahDeath
“Died: 2 Dec 1929, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1929Dec 5
✝ Richard Rowley buried Parowan UtahDeath
“Buried: 5 Dec 1929, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1930s
1930Oct 10
✝ Jane Rowley Connelley buried at InglewoodDeath
“Buried: 10 Oct 1930, Inglewood, Los Angeles, California”
1930Oct 8
✝ Jane Rowley Connelley dies Los AngelesDeath
“She passed away on 8 October 1930, and was buried at Inglewood.”
1930Oct 8
✝ Jane Rowley Connelley dies in Los AngelesDeath
“She passed away on 8 October 1930, and was buried at Inglewood.”
1930Oct 9
✝ Jane Rowley dies in Inglewood CaliforniaDeath
“Died: 9 Oct 1930, Inglewood, Los Angelos, California”
1931December
✝ Katie May Rowley dies in childbirthDeath
“In December 1931, Orissa's seventh child and youngest daughter Katie May, who was born in the first months of Orissa's widowhood in Mexico, died in child birth.”
19332 May
⚭ George Walter Rowley marries Ella Lucille GrangeMarriage
“Other wives: 2 May 1933, Ella Lucille Grange”
1934
✝ Belinda Rowley dies in Salt Lake City age 79Death
“Belinda, John's 7th wife, lived until 1934, dying in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the age of 79.”
1937August
✝ Moses Rowley dies of blood clot age 51Death
“In August 1937, when Orissa Rowley was 75 years old, her son Moses, now 51 years old and living next door stopped by during his predawn watering turn to check in on his mother...he died of a blood clot within hours”
1939
✝ Ozella Rowley dies age recordedDeath
“Mary Ann died in 1924, Belinda in 1934, Ozella in 1939, and Orissa in 1941.”
1939April 22
✝ Ozella Rowley dies peacefully at homeDeath
“On 22 April 1939, Ozella Rowley slipped peacefully away, her daughter and children at her side.”
1940s
19416 June
✝ Hannah Eliza Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 6 Jun 1941”
1941January
✝ Orissa Johnson Rowley dies age 78Death
“Orissa finally succumbed to her illness in January 1941, at age 78.”
1942Jul 21
✝ Charles Orson Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 21 Jul 1942”
1943Nov 21
✝ Emmarene Susannah Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 21 Nov 1943”
1943Oct 30
✝ Francis Louisa Rowley dies Cedar City UtahDeath
“Died: 30 Oct 1943, Cedar City, Iron, Utah”
1947Nov 13
✝ Sarah Jane Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 13 Nov 1947”
1950s
1951Oct 17
✝ Maggie Louisa Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 17 Oct 1951”
1953Aug 30
✝ William Giles Rowley dies Parowan UtahDeath
“Died: 30 Aug 1953, Parowan, Iron, Utah”
1953Dec 24
✝ Owen Winnie Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 24 Dec 1953”
195414 September
✝ Alice Louisa Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 14 Sep 1954”
19543 December
✝ Ida May Rowley diesDeath
“Died: 3 Dec 1954”
1956Nov 5
✝ Mary Jane Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 5 Nov 1956”
1958Dec 10
✝ Willard Richard Guymon dies in BlandingDeath
“Died: 10 Dec 1958, Blanding, Utah”
1959Nov 20
✝ Edward Rowley dies Carbonville Carbon UtahDeath
“Died: 20 Nov 1959, Carbonville, Carbon, Utah”
1960s
1960Oct 13
✝ Kate May Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 13 Oct 1960”
1963Oct 11
✝ George Henry Connelley diesDeath
“Died: 11 Oct 1963”
1965Mar 5
✝ George Samuel Rowley dies Cedar City UtahDeath
“Died: 5 Mar 1965, Cedar City, Iron, Utah”
1968May 5
✝ Dora Sarah Connelley Krider diesDeath
“Died: 5 May 1968”
1970s
1971Apr 12
✝ Laura Eliza Guymon diesDeath
“Died: 12 Apr 1971”
1973Apr 8
✝ Sarah Estella Rowley dies Cedar City UtahDeath
“Died: 8 Apr 1973, Cedar City, Iron, Utah”
1975Mar 15
✝ Emily Charlotte Rowley dies Edmonton AlbertaDeath
“Died: 15 Mar 1975, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada”