In most cases, persons are listed alphabetically by last name given at birth. Bolded names designate people mentioned in the Joseph F. Smith and Martha Ann Smith Harris Letter Collection. All children of Joseph F. Smith and of Martha Ann Smith Harris are included in the biographical register, though not all are mentioned in the letters. Birth and death dates are given whenever possible. Marriage dates and family relationships pertinent to the letter collection are provided, including, in all cases, information for first marriages. Additional family and marriage information is summarized to include the number of additional husbands or wives and children. Research for the biographical register is based on a number of sources, including family records found in FamilySearch, Ancestry, MyHeritage, US census records, newspapers of the day, and family and personal histories. Expanded biographies are included for some family members, historically significant persons, and individuals mentioned frequently in the letter collection. At the end of each name entry is a list of letters in which that particular person is found.

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Adkinson, William Cochran

Born on 30 January 1828 in Roane County, TN, to Charles Adkinson and Margaret Thompson. Was adopted by and sealed to Abraham Owen Smoot as his son after Abraham Owen Smoot married his mother. Nickname was “Willie.”

Married (1) Martha Ann Sessions (1835–77) on 29 January 1852 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) William Cochran Adkinson Smoot Jr. (1853–1933), (2) Martha Ann Smoot (1854–68), (3) Abraham Owen Smoot (1857–1976), (4) Margaret Esther Smoot (1858–1909), (5) Julia Eliza Smoot (1860–1951), (6) Josephine Smoot (1862–1926), (7) Lucina Smoot, (8) Albert Carlos Smoot (1865–1946), (9) Linda Amanda Smoot (1869–85), (10) Louisa Smoot (1870–75), (11) Linnia Amanda Smoot (1869–85), (12) Sarah Emma Smoot (1871–92), (13) Perregrine Smoot (1872–1916), (14) Wilson Parley Smoot (1875–1941), and (15) Philaprine Smoot (1876–1957).

Married two other wives and had one more child.

Cut stone for the Nauvoo Temple as a young man and was ordained a Seventy. Served a mission to the Indians in Las Vegas, Clark County, NV, in 1855. Later served as counselor to Bishop Abraham Owen Smoot, his adopted father, in the Sugar House Ward in 1856, and then as first counselor to Ira Eldredge, the next bishop of that ward. Served a mission to the southern states for two years.

Died on 31 January 1920 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 25 August 1877

Allen, David Robert, Jr.

Born on 8 August 1884 in Salt Lake City to David Robert Allen and Leila Smith Merrill.

His maternal grandmother, Bathsheba Kate Smith, was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Was a second cousin twice removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 31 January 1906 in a wagon accident.

Letter reference: 1 February 1906

Amy, Dustin [Aney, M. N.]

Born on 24 October 1801 in Kingston, Addison County, VT, to Herman Amy and Lucy Patrina Dow.

Married Lenora Scott (dates unknown). They were the parents of seven children, the first born in 1831. Dustin left Lenora in 1851 in Council Bluffs, IA, to go to Salt Lake City. There he married Levira Clark, widow of Samuel Harrison Smith, on 24 November 1851. They had one son, Oscar Amy; see “The Amy Case,” Park Record, 11 February 1893, 1. Dustin lived just a few homes away from William Godbe and Annie Thompson. He married two additional wives in the 1850s: Christiana Collingwood on 25 February 1855 and Ester Mendenhall on 7 September 1856. Joseph F.’s wife Levira Annette Clark Smith lived in his home with her mother for a period of time while Joseph F. was on a mission to England. Leonora Scott divorced Dustin in 1856 but came to Salt Lake City in 1863, and eventually they were remarried and returned to Iowa.

“M. N.” is an unknown designation. It seems unlikely that it was an abbreviation for “minister,” even though the 1860 US Census for Salt Lake City lists the occupation of a number of people as “Minister LDS.” Bishop A. O. Smoot is referred to as “M N Smoot” in the same letter, but since Dustin did not hold any major ecclesiastical position, it seems unlikely that Martha Ann would identify him as such.

Died on 13 June 1868 in Council Bluffs, IA.

Letter reference: 12 January 1862

Anderson, Louise May

Born on 25 September 1897 in Salt Lake City to Robert Lawrence Anderson and Gertrude Elizabeth Willey.

Married Jesse Kimball Smith, the son of Joseph F. and Sarah Ann Kimball and the nephew of Martha Ann, on 25 September 1915 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Died in July 1986 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 March 1916

Atwood, Mary

Born about 1606 in England to John Atwood and Ann Lee Coleson.

Married Robert Lee about 1625 in Barnstable County, MA. They were the parents of four children.

Was the seventh great-grandmother to Joseph F. and Martha Ann through their grandmother Lucy Mack.

Died in October 1681 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA.

Letter reference: 25 August 1897

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Baptiste, Jean

Born on 7 November 1814 in Venice, Italy.

Married Dorothy Sarah Jennison (1827–1903) in 1861 in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. They were the parents of one child, Millecent Baptiste (1862–1952).

Baptiste was converted in the Australian goldfields and came to Utah in 1857. By 1859 Baptiste had been hired to dig graves and bury the dead at the Salt Lake City Cemetery east of the city. He built a small home nearby and opened a millinery and tailor shop with his wife. Baptiste was arrested in 1862 for robbing more than three hundred Salt Lake City Cemetery graves and was sent to Fremont Island as punishment.

Death unknown. He possibly escaped from Fremont Island and disappeared.

Letter reference: 3 February 1862

Barnes, Amanda Melissa

Born on 22 February 1809 in Becket, Birkshire County, MA, to Ezekial Barnes and Fanny Johnson.

Married Warren Smith (1794–1838) in 1826 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of eleven children.

Sealed to Joseph Smith Jr., making her an aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 30 June 1886 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 August 1884

Barrows, Sophia

Born in 1821 in Milton Bryant, Bedfordshire, England, to George Burrows and Mary Price.

Married (1) William Osman (1794–1838) in Milton Bryant, Bedfordshire, England. No issue.

Married (2) Edward Mecham on 29 October 1864 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

She and her husband Edward were neighbors of Martha Ann in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Died in 1894.

Letter references: 27 October 1870, 23 February 1871, 20 June 1874, 5 August 1874, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 9 February 1875, 31 March 1875, 15 May 1875, 18 March 1885

Baskin, Robert N.

Born in 1837.

Served as an attorney, mayor, and associate justice in Salt Lake City. Openly opposed to Latter-day Saint involvement in Utah territorial government and used his influence in legal battles against the Church hierarchy. His Reminiscences of Early Utah is a classic in early Utah history.

Died in 1918.

Letter reference: 31 March 1875

Beebe, Laura Emily

Born on 15 February 1838 in Hanover, Chautauqua County, NY, to William Albert Beebe and Louisa Newton.

Married Albert Bailey Griffin on 13 November 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 17 January 1888 in Kanarra, Iron County, UT.

Letter references: 3 July 1857, 30 May 1861

Berry, William Shanks

Born on 3 February 1838 in Dresden, Weakly County, TN, to Jesse Woods Berry and Armelia Shanks.

Married (1) Rebecca Rocena Beck (1843–1903) on 22 November 1860 in Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of ten children.

Married (2) Diantha Allen (1839–73) on 15 October 1864 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married (3) Lovinia Nicholson Sylvester (1854–1955) on 22 June 1874 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Was serving a mission in Tennessee when killed by a mob that attacked the home of James Conder.

Died on 10 August 1884 in Cane Creek, Lewis County, TN.

Letter reference: 15 August 1884

Bigler, Bathsheba Wilson

Born on 3 May 1822 near Shinnston, Harrison County, WV, to Mark Bigler and Susannah Ogden.

Married George Albert Smith on 25 July 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) George Albert Smith Jr., (2) Bathsheba Kate Smith, and (3) John Smith (born and died 1847).

Her husband was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Was the aunt of Joseph F.’s wives Julina and Edna Lambson. Fulfilled many callings in the Church. Active on the Deseret Hospital board of directors. Counselor in the Retrenchment Organization, which held bimonthly meetings from 1869 to 1904; counselor to the general Relief Society president; and General President of the Relief Society from 1901 to 1910. Served as president of the Women Workers of the Salt Lake Temple. Experienced in needlework, spinning, weaving, and lacemaking. Had outstanding talents in art, music, poetry, and literature.

Died on 20 September 1910 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 May 1872

Bigler, Melissa Jane

Born in March 1825 in Shinnston, Harrison County, WV, to Mark Bigler and Susannah Ogden.

Married Alfred Boaz Lambson on 25 March 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Melissa Jane Lambson, (2) Julina Lambson, (3) Edna Lambson, and (4) Alfred Boaz Lambson Jr.

She and her husband came to Utah in 1847. Theirs was the first house built by the pioneers in the valley. For a time, they relocated to Florence, NE, but in 1856 they returned to Utah, where they continued to live and raise their family.

Died on 26 October 1899 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 18 August 1870

Blyth, John Law

Born on 27 June 1829 in Newmonkland, Lanark, Scotland, to John Blyth and Elizabeth Law.

Married (1) Margaret Mitchell (1824–1911) on 17 December 1855 in Placer County, CA. They were the parents of seven children.

Married (2) Margaret McKie (1831–95) on 16 August 1869. No issue.

Emigrated from Scotland to the United States at age eighteen. Labored as a coal miner in Pennsylvania. When news of the California Gold Rush came, he sailed to California and used his mining skills to become very wealthy. Joined the Church in 1857 in California and then moved to Utah.

Sustained a member of the high council of the Salt Lake Stake in 1861. Was a member of the Second Battalion of the First Division of the Nauvoo Legion. On 13 December 1871 accused and arrested for the murder of Dr. John King Robinson but later released. In 1873 called on a mission to help explore and settle Arizona. Appointed president and acting bishop of the Arizona Mission. Brigham Young asked him to take charge of a branch of the United Order in Salt Lake City. Served a mission to Scotland from 1878 to 1880. Spent the last three years of his life as a worker in the Logan Temple.

Died on 27 April 1892 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 December 1871

Bollwinkel, Sarah

Born on 8 March 1840 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, to John Bollwinkel and Sarah Williams. Also known as “Adelaide.”

Married (1) William Nelson on 13 March 1856 in Salt Lake City.

Married (2) John L. Kramer (1836–death unknown) on 11 January 1860 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children. They were later divorced on 22 February 1866.

Married (3) James E. Dun (1841–death unknown) before 1885.

She immigrated with her father and two brothers, John Murray and Frederick, to the United States after her mother’s death in 1852. The family left Fort Leavenworth, KS, on 4 July 1852 in the Philip De La Mare Freight train when she was twelve years old. The family settled in the Sugar House Ward, where Martha Ann was living.

Died on 29 December 1915 in Butte, Silver Bow County, MT.

Letter references: April 1856, 14 July 1856

Bowman, Richard Smith

Born on 30 March 1905 in Salt Lake City to John Fife Bowman and Edna Melissa Smith.

Was a grandson of Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Died on 15 November 1908 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 2 April 1905

Briggs, Eliza

Born on 30 September 1836 in Middleton by Oldham, Lancashire, England, to John Briggs and Ruth Butterworth.

Married James Stratton on 2 February 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of twelve children.

Died on 8 January 1871 in Overton, Clark County, NV.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Brown, Lucy

Born on 4 January 1821 in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire, England, to John Brown and Edith Atterton.

Married Elias Smith, first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 6 August 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 4 April 1895 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 2 March 1856, 20 May 1858

Bullock, Isaac

Born on 23 October 1825 in Grafton, Grafton County, NH, to Benjamin Bullock and Dorothy Kimball.

Married (1) Electa Wood on 14 December 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Emma Stott (1840–1926) on 5 April 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of twelve children.

Served in the Wyoming legislature, representing Green River County. Served as a missionary among the Shoshoni Indians and as an Indian interpreter in Fort Supply, WY. Served in the Forty-Fifth Quorum of the Seventy, which was a stake calling from 1883 to 1986. Served as mayor of Provo and was elected to the Utah Legislature. In 1867 appointed US Marshal.

Died on 16 March 1891 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 17 December 1856

Burdick, Horace

Born on 7 November 1831 in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, NY, to Thomas Burdick and Ann Higley.

Married Sarah Catherine Hodge (about 1834–1903) on 20 April 1851 in Kanesville, Pottawattamie County, IA. They were the parents of two children.

Was a schoolteacher in the vicinity of Salt Lake City. Lived in Cedar Fort in the 1850s and in 1859 moved to the Los Angeles, CA, area.

Died on 7 May 1877 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Burrows, William Creeland

Born on 6 November 1828 in Hillsborough, County Down, Ireland, to David Burrows and Sarah Creeland.

Married Catherine Lowder on 1 January 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

He and his family served a colonizing mission to St. George, UT, in the 1860s.

Died on 3 February 1910 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Burton, Isabella

Born on 26 December 1856 in Kaysville, Davis County, UT, to William Walton Burton and Rachel Fielding. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Frederick Foulger (1851–1936) on 21 December 1874 in Salt Lake City. They settled in Ogden and were the parents of eight children.

Died on 26 October 1920 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter reference: 3 February 1857

Burton, Parley Parson

Born on 10 July 1878 in Ogden, Weber County, UT, to William Walton Burton and Sarah Ann Fielding.

Died on 8 March 1883 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter reference: 13 March 1883

Burton, William Walton

Born on 23 March 1833 in Bradford, Yorkshire, England, to James Burton and Isabelle Walton. His three wives were sisters, the daughters of Joseph Fielding and first cousins to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Rachel Fielding on 28 March 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of thirteen children.

Married (2) Ellen Fielding on 2 November 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (3) Sarah Ann Fielding (1851–1938) on 23 May 1870 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Immigrated to Utah in the Job Smith Company, arriving on 23 September 1854. Served as a member of the Seventeenth Quorum of the Seventy. Served as a first counselor to Bishop Joseph Parry in Ogden and to George Ormond in the Star Valley stake presidency in Wyoming. Served as a high councilor in the Weber Stake. Was an Ogden city councilman for three terms.

Died on 27 June 1918 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: April 1856, 18 January 1870, 6 August 1870, 13 March 1883, 27 March 1883, 8 March 1906

Buxton, Emma

Born on 4 December 1847 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO, to George Joseph Buxton and Elizabeth Gladwin. The 1870 US Census lists her and her husband as neighbors of Martha Ann in Provo.

Married Joseph C. Jones in 1868 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 22 February 1902.

Letter reference: 5 August 1874

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Caine, John Thomas

Born on 8 January 1829 in the Parish of Kirkpatrick near Peel, Isle of Man, Great Britain, to Thomas Caine and Elinor Cubbon. Served a mission to the Sandwich Islands.

Married Margaret Nightingale (1833–1911) on 22 October 1850 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO. They were the parents of thirteen children.

Was a schoolteacher in Utah. Served a mission to the Sandwich Islands from 1854 to 1856 in the company of Joseph F. Appointed counselor to mission president Silas Smith. Actively involved in government and served as Utah’s fourth delegate to Congress. Did much to benefit the Saints by standing up for the Church’s views in Washington, DC.

Died on 20 September 1911 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 October 1856

Cannon, Abraham Hoagland

Born on 12 March 1859 in Salt Lake City to George Quayle Cannon and Elizabeth Hoagland. His father was a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and later of the First Presidency. Nickname was “Abram.”

Married (1) Sarah Ann Jenkins (1860–1940) on 16 October 1878 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Married two other wives and had six more children.

Was a carpenter and an architect. From 1879 to 1882 served a mission to Europe. Called as one of the seven Presidents of the Seventy in 1882. In October 1889 sustained as one of the Twelve Apostles. In charge of the Deseret News and connected with several railroad and banking businesses.

Died on 19 July 1896 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 14 May 1911

Cannon, Franklin Jenne

Born on 25 January 1859 in Salt Lake City to George Quayle Cannon and Sarah Jane Jenne.

Married Martha Anderson Brown (1858–1908) in April 1878 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Publicly renounced his faith in the Church in January 1905 and was excommunicated in March 1905. As editor of the Salt Lake Tribune wrote scathing articles condemning Joseph F., Elder Reed Smoot, and the Church hierarchy in general. In 1911 published a highly critical exposé titled “Under the Prophet in Utah.”

Died on 25 July 1933.

Letter reference: 2 April 1905

Cannon, George Quayle

Born on 11 January 1827 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, to George Cannon and Ann Quayle. Was a nephew of Joseph Fielding.

Married (1) Elizabeth Hoagland on 11 December 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Rosina Matthews Cannon (1852–1939), who was adopted, (2) George Quayle Cannon Jr. (born and died 1856), (3) John Quayle Cannon (1857–1931), (4) Abraham Hoagland Cannon, (5) Georgianna Hoagland Cannon (1861–63), (6) George Hoagland Cannon (born and died 1863), (7) Elizabeth Hoagland Cannon (1865–67), (8) Mary Alice Hoagland Cannon (1867–1908), (9) Lillian Ann Hoagland Cannon (1869–70), (10) David Hoagland Cannon (1871–92), (11) Emily Hoagland Cannon (1874–1955), and (12) Sylvester Quayle Cannon (1877–1943).

Married (2) Sarah Jane Jenne (1839–1928) on 11 April 1858 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Franklin Jenne Cannon, (2) Angus Jenne Cannon (1867–1957), (3) Hugh Jenne Cannon (1870–1931), (4) Rosannah Jenne Cannon (1872–1969), (5) Joseph Jenne Cannon (1877–1945), (6) Preston Jenne Cannon (1881–1941), and (7) Karl Quayle Cannon (1881–1934).

Married five other wives and had twenty-three more children, two of whom were adopted.

Held many important responsibilities in the Church. Worked in the Times and Seasons office in Nauvoo under John Taylor. Learned the printing business there. Ordained a Seventy in 1845 and served as secretary of the Nineteenth Quorum of the Seventy for many years. In 1850 embarked on a mission to the Sandwich Islands. Translated the Book of Mormon into the Hawaiian language and returned from his mission in 1854. Called as one of the presidents of the Thirtieth Quorum of the Seventy upon his arrival in Salt Lake City. Edited a Church newspaper titled Western Standard in San Francisco in 1856. Served as president of the California Mission from 1856 to 1858. Edited the Millennial Star while on a mission in Great Britain. Was director in the Union Pacific Railroad company. Founded the publishing firm George Q. Cannon and Sons Company, of which he was president. Was president of Utah Sugar Company, vice president and director of Zion’s Savings Bank and Trust Company, director of the Co-op. Wagon and Machine Company, president of Brigham Young Trust Company, director of the Utah Light and Power Company, director of the Bullion-Beck and Champion Mining Company, and director of the Grand Central Mining Company. Established the Juvenile Instructor and became editor of the Deseret News. Called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and later as a counselor in the First Presidency under Presidents John Taylor, Wilford Woodruff, and Lorenzo Snow.

Died on 12 April 1901 in Monterey, Monterey County, CA.

Letter references: 14 June 1872, 1 July 1881, 1 August 1884, 2 April 1905

Cannon, Lester Jenkins

Born on 4 July 1888 in Salt Lake City to Abraham Hoagland Cannon and Sara Ann Jenkins.

Married Hetty Smith Williams (1889–1907) sometime before 1907. No issue.

Called to serve a mission in May 1909 and left Utah in July of that year to serve in the French-speaking section of the Netherlands Mission, which included Belgium and part of France. Suffered a painful illness on 8 May 1911 in Brussels, Belgium, which physicians diagnosed as appendicitis complicated with peritonitis. Died one day after what had appeared to be a successful surgery.

Died on 16 May 1911 in Lille, France.

Letter reference: 14 May 1911

Carrington, Albert

Born on 8 January 1813 in Springfield, Sangamon County, IL, to Daniel Van Carrington and Isabella Bownman.

Married (1) Rhoda Maria Woods (1824–86) in about 1842 in Springfield. They were the parents of fifteen children.

Married (2) Mary Ann Rock (1822–95) on 31 January 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Graduated from Dartmouth College in 1833. Was a topographer and surveyor. Taught school and studied law for a few years in Pennsylvania. Engaged in lead mining in Wisconsin. Called as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. Served as a member of Captain Howard Stansbury’s party, which surveyed the Great Salt Lake. Was the second editor of the Deseret News. Was secretary to Brigham Young for twenty years. At times functioned as an assistant counselor to the President. Presided over the European Mission three different times. Excommunicated from the Church for sexual transgressions later in life but rebaptized prior to his death.

Died on 19 September 1889 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 7 September 1857

Clark, Levira

Born on 30 July 1815 in Livonia, Livingston County, NY, to Gardner Clark and Delecta Farrer. Was the aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann and the mother-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Samuel Harrison Smith (1808–44) on 29 April 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Levira Annette Clark Smith, (2) Lovisa C. Smith (born and died 1843), and (3) Lucy J. C. Smith (born and died 1844). She most likely came to Utah in the Harry Walton/Garden Grove Company in 1851 and married Dustin Amy on 24 November 1851 shortly after arriving.

Died on 1 January 1883 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 8 December 1861, 12 January 1862

Clarkson, Elizabeth

Born on 28 April 1836 in Hyson Green, Nottinghamshire, England, to Thomas Clarkson and Catharine McCoy.

Married Leonard John Nuttall on 25 December 1856 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of twelve children.

A well-educated woman who fulfilled several leadership positions in the Church. Called to serve as president of the Relief Society of the Kanab Stake in Utah in June of 1878. In May of 1880 attended Mrs. Pratt’s School of Obstetrics in Salt Lake City and passed the exam to be a midwife. Joined her husband in Washington, DC, in December 1890 while he was laboring as a missionary.

Died on 18 July 1902 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 24 November 1874

Clawson, Moroni, Sr.

Born on 1 January 1837 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO, to Moses Clawson and Cornelia Brown.

Married Eliza Manhardt (1841–1924) on 1 January 1859 in Draper, Salt Lake County, UT. They were the parents of two children.

On 31 December 1861, he, John P. Smith, Lot Elisha Huntington, and others assaulted and robbed territorial governor John Dawson. The recently appointed governor was fleeing Utah after he made an indecent proposal to Albina Merrill Williams, a Latter-day Saint widow. Clawson, Huntington, and Smith were apprehended by Orrin Porter Rockwell. Huntington was shot and killed during the arrest, and Clawson and Smith were shot and killed on the following day while attempting to escape on 17 January 1862. He was initially buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. When the family came to claim his body, Clawson was found naked. This began an investigation that led to the arrest of Jean Baptiste for robbing as many as three hundred graves.

Died on 17 January 1862 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 February 1862

Cluff, William Wallace

Born on 8 March 1832 in Willoughby, Lake County, OH, to David Cluff and Elizabeth Hall.

Married Ann Whipple on 24 October 1863 in Pine Valley, Washington County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Baptized in the Mississippi River in 1842 by Elder Peter Shurtz. Served in the Sandwich Islands Mission from 1854 to 1858. Served a mission to Denmark from 1858 to 1863. Returned to serve a second mission to the Sandwich Islands in March 1864 with Ezra Taft Benson, Alma Smith, Lorenzo Snow, and Joseph F. Was in a boat with Lorenzo Snow when it capsized.

Appointed colonel of the Summit County Militia in the Black Hawk War of 1866 and elected to the Legislature of the Territory of Utah. Sat in the constitutional convention in 1872. Served as presiding bishop over the settlements of Morgan, Summit, and Wasatch Counties and served as president of Summit Stake from 1877 to 1901. Served as president of the Scandinavian Mission from 1870 to 1871. Again called to serve in the Hawaiian Islands Mission in 1887 and then again in 1900.

Died on 21 August 1915 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 15 December 1860, 26 May 1871

Conder, William Martin

Born on 3 March 1863 in Tennessee to William James Conder and Malinda Carroll.

Killed along with three other members (including two missionaries) by a mob that attacked the home of his father in Tennessee.

Died on 10 August 1884 in Cane Creek, Lewis County, TN.

Letter reference: 15 August 1884

Cook, James

Born on 27 October 1728 in Yorkshire, Middlesbrough, England, to James Cook and Grace Pace.

Married Elizabeth Batts (1742–1835) on 21 December 1762 in Barking, Essex, England. They were the parents of six children.

Served as a member of the British Royal Navy and was an explorer and surveyor in southeast Canada. Became famous for his three voyages to the Pacific, where he mapped, for the first time, islands throughout the Pacific for Europeans. Killed in a skirmish with Native Hawaiians during his third voyage to the Pacific.

Died on 14 February 1779 in Hawai‘i.

Letter references: 25 May 1856, 2 October 1856

Coolbrith, Agnes Moulton

Born on 11 July 1811 in Scarboro, Cumberland County, ME, to Joseph Coolbrith and Mary Hasty Foss.

Married (1) Don Carlos Smith (1816–41), uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 30 July 1835 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH. They were the parents of (1) Agnes Charlotte Smith, (2) Sophronia C. Smith (1838–43), and (3) Josephine Donna Smith. Sealed for eternity to Don Carlos Smith on 28 January 1846.

Married (2) Joseph Smith Jr. on 6 January 1842. No issue.

Married two other husbands and had two more children.

Moved to Salt Lake City with her husband William Pickett in 1851. In 1852 moved to Marysville, CA, with her husband because of his legal difficulties. They later moved to San Francisco and Los Angeles.

She and both of her daughters corresponded with Joseph F. by letter. He visited them multiple times in California, often while on his way to Hawaiian missions.

Died on 26 December 1876 in Oakland, Alameda County, CA.

Letter reference: 25 July 1857

Corbett, Franklin Nephi

Born on 17 February 1893, Provo, Utah County, UT, to Walter Sutton Corbett and Mary Emily Harris. Was a grandson of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Died on 30 October 1895, Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: [1 November] 1895

Corbett, Joseph Smith

Born on 29 January 1887 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Walter Sutton Corbett and Mary Emily Harris. Was a grandson of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Died on 31 January 1887 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 11 February 1887

Corbett, Lucy Jane

Born on 28 January 1899 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Walter Sutton Corbett and Mary Emily Harris. Was a granddaughter of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Died on 21 March 1901 in Provo, Utah County, UT, apparently as a result of a train accident.

Letter reference: 2 April 1901

Corbett, Mary Elizabeth

Born on 15 February 1891 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Walter Sutton Corbett and Mary Emily Harris. Was a granddaughter of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Died on 26 July 1902 in Provo, Utah County, UT. Martha Ann’s daughter Lucy Smith Harris died on the same day. A discrepancy exists for the year they died. Joseph F. letter indicates 1902. Genealogical records state 1903.

Letter references: 23 July 1902, 26 July 1902

Corbett, Walter Harris

Born on 28 October 1885 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Walter Sutton Corbett and Mary Emily Harris. Was a grandson of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann and a great-nephew of Joseph F.

Married (1) Irene Colvin (1881–1912) on 13 December 1905 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Married (2) Annie Dean (1884–1960) on 11 November 1914 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Died on 4 February 1917 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 11 February 1887, 1 February 1891, 9 February 1891

Corbett, Walter Sutton

Born on 15 September 1857 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, IL, to Walter Corbett and Elizabeth Sutton.

Married Mary Emily Harris, the daughter of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann and the niece of Joseph F., on 12 November 1884 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of (1) Walter Harris Corbett, (2) Joseph Smith Corbett, (3) William Moroni Corbett (1888–1928), (4) Hyrum Smith Corbett (born and died 1889), (5) Mary Elizabeth Corbett (1891–1902), (6) Franklin Nephi Corbett (1893–95), (7) Martha Corbett (1895–1904), (8) John Alvin Corbett (1897–1962), (9) Lucy Jane Corbett, (10) Pearson Harris Corbett (1900–1964), (11) Don Cecil Corbett (1903–71), and (12) George Leroy Corbett (1905–39).

Died on 2 February 1912 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 26 July 1902

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Daniels, James Ephraim

Born on 9 February 1825 in Manchester, Lancashire, England, to Joseph Ephraim Daniels and Elizabeth Salthouse.

Married (1) Elizebeth Jane Jones (1836–84) on 28 April 1849 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Married (2) Marilla Lucretia Johnson on 13 June 1878 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. No issue.

Educated in the best schools of his day and was an expert penman. Became assessor and county collector for Utah County in 1870. In 1874 elected county recorder and was treasurer from 1874 to 1882. Served two terms in the Provo city council as an alderman. Elected lieutenant colonel of the first regiment of the Utah County militia under Colonel Leonard J. Nuttall. Was the president of the Utah Stake high priests quorum for many years. Ordained patriarch of the Utah Stake, which office he held until his death.

Died on 16 June 1903 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 18 June 1890

Davis, Albert Westley

Born on 25 April 1841 in East Rochester, Columbiana County, OH, to Nathan Davis and Sarah Woolley.

Married (1) Melissa Jane Lambson, the sister-in-law of Joseph F., on 25 November 1865 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Albert John Davis (1866–1939), (2) Melissa Elvira Davis (1868–1946), (3) Edna May Davis, (4) Nettie Maria Davis (1873–1956), (5) Westley Lambson Davis (1875–1957), (6) George A. Davis (1877–1939), (7) Sarah Woolley Davis (1880–1971), (8) Helen Davis (1883–1960), and (9) Ethel Davis (1888–1937).

Married (2) Anne Lois Bacon (1862–1942) on 24 February 1884 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Served as a counselor in the bishopric of the Salt Lake Seventeenth Ward. Served a mission to Hawai‘i, in the company of Joseph F., from 1885 to 1887. Served as the first bishop of the Salt Lake Center Ward.

Died on 3 December 1928 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 January 1871

Davis, Edna May

Born on 15 February 1871 in Salt Lake City to Albert Westley Davis and Melissa Jane Lambson.

Was a niece of Joseph F. and his wives Julina and Edna Lambson.

Sealed to Joseph Fielding Smith. No issue.

Died on 14 November 1919 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

Davis, Ray Leroy

Born on 8 November 1858 in Croydon, Wayne County, IA, to Morrill Lockwood Davis and Mary Thomas Kenner.

Married Lucy Smith on 24 September 1879 in Salt Lake City. Lucy Smith was the daughter of John Smith and Hellen Maria Fisher. Ray Leroy and Lucy Smith Davis were the parents of three children.

Was suspected by Joseph F. to have cooperated with government authorities in gathering evidence against him.

Died on 2 February 1926 in Rigby, Jefferson County, ID.

Letter references: 18 March 1885, 13 April 1885, 6 November 1911

Dennis, William Henry

Born on 4 February 1916 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to John Thomas Dennis and Zina Christine Harris. Was a grandson of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Died on 16 December 1917 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 27 March 1916

Dilworth, Mary Jane

Born on 29 July 1831 in Uwchlan, Chester County, PA, to Caleb Dilworth and Eliza Wollerton.

Married Francis Asbury Hammond (1822–1900) on 17 November 1848 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of twelve children.

Joined the Church with her family in 1854 and over the next years followed the Saints across the country. After reaching the Salt Lake Valley, became the first school teacher in Utah at the age of sixteen. Accompanied her husband in 1851 to the Sandwich Islands, where he served as a missionary. Worked there as a schoolteacher and raised their young, growing family. Also helped care for other missionaries, including young Joseph F. Was well beloved by the people there. After their return to Utah, served as the first Relief Society president in Huntsville, UT. Died shortly after the birth of her last child.

Died on 6 June 1877 in Huntsville, Weber County, UT.

Letter reference: 28 January 1855

Doremus, Cora

Born on 26 May 1870 in Salt Lake City to Abraham Fairbanks Doremus and Pauline Richards. Was a niece of Joseph F. and his wife Sarah Ellen Richards.

Died on 24 February 1876 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

Dusenberry, Warren Newton

Born on 1 November 1836 in Whitehaven, Luzerne County, PA, to Mahlon Dusenberry and Aurilla Coray.

Married Adelaide Elizabeth Webb (1845–1940) on 18 June 1865 in Payson, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of one child.

He and his brother, Wilson Howard Dusenberry, ran Dusenberry School, which later became Brigham Young Academy, in Provo. Was also president of the Timpanogos branch of the University of Deseret. Chosen as the first principal of Brigham Young Academy. After serving a few months as principal, furthered his studies of law. Served as mayor of Provo from 1892 to 1893.

Died on 12 March 1915 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA.

Letter reference: 21 April 1871

Dusenberry, Wilson Howard

Born on 7 April 1841 in Perry, Pike County, IL, to Mahlon Dusenberry and Aurilla Coray.

Married (1) Harriet Virginia Knowlton Coray (1846–72) on 4 December 1864 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of four children.

Married (2) Margaret Thompson Smoot, daughter of Abraham Owen Smoot and Almira Emily Hill, on 25 November 1874 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Very active in religious, governmental, and educational affairs in Utah and was a high priest and a member of the high council. Was a schoolteacher in Utah County from 1863 to 1875 and Utah County superintendent of schools from 1874 to 1880. With his brother, Warren Newton Dusenberry, organized the Timpanogos branch of the University of Deseret in 1870. Was the first secretary and treasurer of Brigham Young Academy beginning in 1875. Was one of the original trustees chosen by Brigham Young to direct the affairs of Brigham Young Academy and was a member of the executive board. Was a member of Provo city council from 1872 to 1888. Was mayor of Provo for two terms and county clerk from 1875 to 1883. In 1880, 1882, and 1884, was a member of the state legislature and served as chairman of the House Committee on Education.

Died on 20 March 1925 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 21 April 1871, 24 November 1874

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Eldredge, Diana Tanner

Born on 28 March 1837 in Warren Township, Marion County, IN, to Ira Eldredge and Nancy Black.

Married Abraham Owen Smoot on 6 May 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Abraham Owen Smoot Jr., (2) Nancy Diana Smoot (1858–1939), (3) Olive Smoot (1860–1943), (4) Elizabeth Smoot (1861–1932), (5) Ira Smoot (born and died 1863), (6) Lenora Ann Smoot (born and died 1864), (7) Joseph Edmund Smoot (1867–90), (8) Ella Deseret Smoot (1869–1916), (9) Arthur E. Smoot (1871–73), (10) Vilate Smoot (1873–1955), (11) Orson Parley Smoot (1876–1936), (12) Horace Alma Smoot (1880–1964), and (13) Wilford Smoot (1883–1953).

Dedicated her life to taking care of her home and children. At the age of seventy-seven slipped on ice and broke her back; died a month later.

Died on 29 January 1914 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 30 May 1861, 12 January 1862, 1 March 1862, 1864, 24 November 1874, 22 November 1905

Eldrege, Edmund or Edmond

Born on 1 May 1835 in Warren Township, Marion County, IN, to Ira Eldrege and Nancy Black.

Married Emma Staley (1839–63) in 1854 in Iowa. They were the parents of two children who died in Iowa in 1854.

Went to Utah on 22 September 1847, but crossed the plains with the last mail before the Echo Canyon war in 1857. Most likely a schoolteacher in the Sugar House Ward in the late 1850s, although no occupation is provided in the 1860 census. He moved to Coalville in 1860. Served a mission to the British Isles in 1866.

Died on 22 February 1924 in Coalville, Summit County, UT.

Letter reference: 31 January 1856

Emery, Lillian

Born on 4 August 1883 in Salt Lake City to George Rhodes Emery and Roselpha Wilding.

Married George Carlos Smith, the son of Joseph F. and Julina Lambson, on 29 October 1902 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Died on 18 February 1936 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 March 1916

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Farr, Sarah

Born on 30 October 1849 in Salt Lake City to Lorin Farr and Nancy Bailey Chase. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married John Henry Smith on 20 October 1866 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) John Henry Smith Jr. (born and died 1868), (2) George Albert Smith (1870–1951), (3) Lorin Farr Smith (born and died 1872), (4) Don Carlos Smith (1874–1927), (5) Ezra Chase Smith (1876–1951), (6) Charles Warren Smith (born and died 1879), (7) Winslow Farr Smith (1881–1966), (8) Nathaniel Libby Smith (1883–1935), (9) Nancy Clarabell Smith (1886–1961), (10) Tirzah Priscille Smith (1888–1951), and (11) Elsie Louise Smith (1891–1926).

Died on 4 February 1921 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 May 1872

Ferguson, James

Born on 23 February 1828 in Belfast, Antrim, Ireland, to Francis Ferguson and Mary Patrick.

Married (1) Lucy Nutting (1825–95) on 12 March 1848 in San Francisco. They were the parents of six children.

Married two other wives and had nine more children.

Joined the Church in Ireland at the age of 14. Moved to Nauvoo in 1846 and there joined the Saints moving west. After joining the Mormon Battalion, was among the first to discover gold near San Francisco. Served as the first sheriff of Salt Lake County, as adjutant general in the Nauvoo Legion, and as bodyguard to Brigham Young. Served a mission to England and was well known as an actor and writer in Utah. Toward the end of his life became an alcoholic and apparently died from excessive drinking. Joseph F. included him in a list of men whose lives stood as a warning against excessive drinking.

Died on 30 August 1863 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 14 June 1872

Fielding, Ann

Born on 15 April 1799 in Honidon, Bedfordshire, England, to John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Was the aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Rev. Timothy Richard Matthews (1795–1845) on 12 January 1821 in Colmworth, Bedfordshire, England. They were the parents of (1) Benjamin Fielding Matthews (1822–73), (2) Joseph Fielding Matthews (1824–1911), (3) Timothy Richard Matthews Jr. (1826–1910), (4) Mercy Ann Matthews, and (5) Hannah Rebecca Dolbeare Matthews (1835–1930).

Died on 16 November 1884 in Beverley, Yorkshire, England.

Letter references: 7 September 1875, 18 May 1890

Fielding, Dorothy Rachel

Born on 3 October 1857 in Sawtry, Huntingdonshire, England, to John Osborn Fielding and Elizabeth Ford. Was the cousin of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married George Smithers (1847–1926) on 19 November 1879 in Deptford, Kent, England. They were the parents of four children.

In 1875 was living in London, where Joseph F. visited her during his mission there.

Died on 8 August 1904 in Keston, Kent, England.

Letter reference: 7 September 1875

Fielding, Ellen

Born on 9 February 1841 in Preston, Lancashire, England, to Joseph Fielding and Hannah Greenwood. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Walton Burton on 2 November 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Came to the United States with her parents in 1843 and lived for four years in Nauvoo, IL, and one year at Winter Quarters, IA, before immigrating to Utah in 1848. Served as treasurer of the Relief Society in the Ogden Third Ward and as Relief Society visiting teacher. Encouraged the project of raising silkworms to produce silk, which she processed in a room in her home.

Died on 8 March 1906 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: April 1856, 14 July 1856, 8 March 1906

Fielding, Hannah Alice

Born on 20 May 1849 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Fielding and Hannah Greenwood. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 8 April 1857 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 31 January 1856, 3 May 1857

Fielding, Heber G.

Born on 20 July 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, to Joseph Fielding and Hannah Greenwood. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 15 April 1866, buried in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 22 June 1864

Fielding, James Ibbotson

Born on 7 April 1793 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, to John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Was the uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Sarah Ann Fothergill (1792–death unknown) in 1818 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. They were the parents of two children.

Remained in the British Isles all his life. Was a religious reformer and minister.

Died on 7 December 1877 in England.

Letter reference: 7 September 1875

Fielding, John

Born on 4 July 1791 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England, to John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Was the uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Ann Osborne (1795–1874) in 1815 in Halifax, Yorkshire, England. They were the parents of (1) Mary Ann Fielding (1814–16), (2) Mary Fielding, (3) Elizabeth Fielding (1820–49), (4) Sarah Ann Fielding (1823–death unknown), (5) John Osborne Fielding, (6) James Ibbotson Fielding, (7) Joseph Jabez Fielding (1836–66), (8) Rachel Charlotte Fielding, and (9) Frederick Benjamin Fielding (1839–40).

Was a minister and preacher at a Wesleyan chapel in England.

Died on 21 November 1839 in England.

Letter references: 7 September 1875, 29 November 1877

Fielding, John Osborne

Born on 30 July 1825 in Gravely, Cambridge, England, to John Fielding and Ann Osborne. Was a cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Elizabeth Ford (1823–1920) in 1850 in Gravely, Cambridge, England. They were the parents of (1) Elizabeth Ann Fielding (1847–1920), (2) Mary Eliza Fielding (1849–death unknown), (3) John Josiah Fielding (1852–death unknown), (4) James Henry Fielding (1854–1926), (5) Frances Ford Fielding (1856–death unknown), (6) Dorothy Rachel Fielding, (7) George Fielding (1859–death unknown), and (8) Frederick Fielding (born and died 1862).

Died on 28 February 1895.

Letter reference: 7 September 1875

Fielding, Joseph

Born on 26 March 1797 in Honidon, Bedfordshire, England, to John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Was the uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Hannah Greenwood on 11 June 1838 in Preston, Lancashire, England. They were the parents of (1) Rachel Fielding, (2) Ellen Fielding, (3) Heber Fielding (1843–66), (4) Joseph Greenwood Fielding (1846–66), (5) Hyrum Thomas Fielding (born and died 1847), (6) Hannah Alice Fielding, and (7) Sarah Ann Fielding (1851–1938).

Married (2) Mary Ann Peake on 23 January 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Mary Ann Fielding (1846–1922), (2) John Hyrum Fielding (born and died 1847), and (3) Josephine Fielding.

Served as mission president of the British Mission from 1838 to 1840. Was a farmer by occupation.

Died on 19 December 1863 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 14 June 1857, 20 May 1858, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 22 June 1864

Fielding, Joseph Greenwood

Born on 13 July 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, to Joseph Fielding and Hannah Greenwood. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 6 March 1866 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 22 June 1864

Fielding, Josephine

Born on 4 January 1848 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Fielding and Mary Ann Peake. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Orson Omer Heath (1846–1924) on 22 February 1868 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Lyman Omer Heath (1862–73), (2) Seraph Celestia Heath, (3) Delos Robinson Heath (1876–1929), (4) Mary Ann Heath (1878–1958), (5) Emma Adella Heath (1880–82), (6) Pearl Josephine Heath (1883 or 1884–1965), (7) Luman Fielding Heath (1885–1931), (8) Donna Izora “Issoria” Heath (1887–1941), (9) Ethel Heath (born and died 1889), and (10) Jennie Rachel Heath (1890–91).

Died on 13 December 1928 in Smithfield, Cache County, UT.

Letter reference: 14 May 1911

Fielding, Mary

Born on 24 January 1817 in London, England, to John Fielding and Ann Osborne. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Lupton (1823–70) in 1843 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England. They were the parents of (1) Ann Jane Lupton and (2) William Lupton (1852–53).

Immigrated to Utah with her daughter, Ann, aided by Joseph F.

Died on 16 June 1886 in Draper, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 7 September 1875, 29 November 1877, 27 March 1883

Fielding, Mary

Born on 21 July 1801 in Honidon, Bedfordshire, England, to John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Was the mother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Hyrum Smith on 24 December 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH. They were the parents of (1) Joseph Fielding Smith and (2) Martha Ann Smith (Harris).

Married (2) Heber Chase Kimball on 14 September 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Received a good, liberal education as a young girl. Baptized by Elder Parley P. Pratt in 1836 in Upper Canada. Moved to Kirtland in 1837. Taught in both public and private schools, went through the terror of the mob threat in Far West and Nauvoo, helped establish the “Sister’s Penny Subscription” for the purpose of buying nails and glass for the Nauvoo Temple. After the death of her husband, showed great faith in crossing the plains with her two small children and other members of her family. Arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley in 1848 and settled on a farm in the Millcreek area, six miles south of Salt Lake City.

Died on 21 September 1852 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 30 May 1861, 3 April 1863, 6 August 1870, 27 February 1874, 31 May 1874, 5 August 1874, 24 November 1874, 15 May 1875, 13 March 1883, 26 August 1883, 22 May 1890, 13 August 1891, 23 January 1905, 2 April 1905

Fielding, Mercy Rachel

Born on 15 June 1807 in Honidon, Bedfordshire, England, to John Fielding and Rachel Ibbotson. Was a plural wife of Hyrum Smith and was a maternal aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Robert Blashell Thompson (about 1807–41) on 4 June 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH. They were the parents of Mary Jane Thompson.

Married, for time, (2) Hyrum Smith on 11 August 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Served a mission to Canada in 1837 with her first husband, Robert. Helped establish and run a penny drive in which women gave one penny per week for the purpose of buying glass and nails for the Nauvoo Temple. Called as a temple worker in the Nauvoo Temple. Was a generous contributor to the Perpetual Emigrating Fund and gave liberally to assist missionaries and to build temples. Took care of Martha Ann for a short period of time following the death of her sister, Martha Ann’s mother, Mary Fielding. Was often referred to as “Aunt Thompson” by Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 15 September 1893 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 1 November 1854, 9 June 1855, 14 July 1856, 3 February 1857, 14 June 1857, 25 July 1857, 20 December 1860, 12 March 1861, 29 January 1862, 22 June 1864, 1 December 1868, 21 June 1869, 24 December 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 29 March 1870, 3 (31) March 1870, 5 July 1870, 6 August 1870, 18 August 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871, 21 April 1871, 26 May 1871, 14 September 1871, 21 November 1871, 3 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 1 July 1873, 5 August 1874, 5 October 1874, 24 November 1874, 26 November 1875, 11 July 1876, 29 November 1877, 14 August 1878, 23 October 1878, 18 September 1881, 13 March 1883, 27 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 23 August 1884, May 1887, 22 May 1890

Fielding, Rachel

Born on 27 June 1837 in Preston, Lincolnshire, England, to Joseph Fielding and Hannah Greenwood. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Walton Burton on 28 March 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Isabella Burton, (2) Hannah Burton (1859–1944), (3) Joseph Fielding Burton (1861–1924), (4) William Fielding Burton (1862–1923), (5) Rachel Burton (1865–1960), (6) Sarah Ellen Burton (1866–1965), (7) James Fielding Burton (1868–1924), (8) Mary Eliza Burton (1870–71), (9) Martha Burton (1872–1948), (10) Christopher Fielding Burton (1875–1965), (11) Robert Ibbotson Burton (1879–1967), (12) Vilate Pearl Burton (1881–1918), and (13) Julina May Burton (1884–88).

Served as a Relief Society president for thirteen years and was a teacher in several organizations of the Church.

Died on 20 July 1914 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: 31 January 1856, April 1856, 14 July 1856, 3 February 1857, 16 June 1899

Fisher, Elizabeth Jane

Born on 9 February 1839 in Madison, Madison County, IL, to Joseph Fisher and Evaline McLean.

Married Isaac Joseph Seely (1837–1902) on 17 May 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Was a close childhood friend of both Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Wrote several letters to Joseph F. during his first mission to Hawai‘i.

Died on 12 December 1885 in East Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 29 July 1856, 3 May 1857, 11 May 1857, 19 August 1857

Fisher, Hellen Maria

Born on 20 September 1835 in Falston, Beaver County, PA, to Joseph Fisher and Evaline McLean.

Married John Smith, half brother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 25 December 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Elizabeth Maria Smith, (2) Hyrum Fisher Smith, (3) Lucy Smith, (4) Don Carlos Smith (1861–1937), (5) Alvin Fisher Smith (1867–1955), (6) Evaline Smith (1867–78), (7) John David Smith (1870–78), and (8) Hellen Jerusha Smith.

Cared for Martha Ann for a time after the death of Mary Fielding.

Died on 3 September 1907 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 9 June 1855, 31 January 1856, 18 February 1856, 29 July 1856, 2 October 1856, 17 December 1856, 5 April 1857, 3 May 1857, 14 June 1857, 12 June 1864, 27 October 1870, 18 March 1885, 13 April 1885, 16 January 1891

Fisher, James Madison

Born on 22 July 1833 in Freedom, Beaver County, PA, to Joseph Fisher and Evaline McLean. Was the brother of Hellen Maria Fisher, wife of John Smith and sister-in-law to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Edith Evelina Pierce on 12 February 1857 in Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT. They were the parents of seven children.

Married (2) Lydia Ann Ranck (1852–1934) on 31 May 1869 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 1 January 1907 in East Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 5 April 1857

Fisher, Joseph

Born on 25 November 1801 in Ohio Township, Allegheny County, PA, to Jesse Fisher and Elizabeth Martin. Was the father-in-law of John Smith, who was a half brother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Evaline McLean on 17 November 1831 in Freedom, Beaver County, PA. They were the parents of (1) James Madison Fisher, (2) Hellen Maria Fisher, (3) Curtis G. Fisher (1837–38), (4) Elizabeth Jane Fisher, (5) Joseph Armstrong Fisher, (6) Henry Charles Fisher (1844–1929), and (7) Rhuhamah Fisher (1847–75).

Married (2) Catherine Field (1830–about 1877) on 19 November 1864 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Was a high priest and a millwright and built several sawmills and gristmills in Utah.

Died on 21 March 1867 in East Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 17 December 1856, 25 July 1857

Fisher, Joseph Armstrong

Born on 28 July 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, to Joseph Fisher and Evaline McLean. His sister Elizabeth Jane Fisher was a childhood friend of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Sarah Lovina Harris in 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Mary Barr Carruth (1852–98) on 9 May 1870 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Married (3) Margaret May Merrill in 1892 in Utah. They were the parents of four children.

Letter references: 17 December 1856, 25 July 1857, 27 February 1876

Freckleton, Jessie Lena

Born on 22 September 1865 in Deseret, Millard County, UT, to John Orr Freckleton and Jessie Gardner.

Married William Jasper Harris Jr., the son of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann and the nephew of Joseph F., on 28 December 1882 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) William Ray Harris (1883–92), (2) Joseph Fielding Harris (1885–1936), (3) John Ernest Harris, (4) Ruby Leona Harris, (5) Delia Jessie Harris (born and died 1890), (6) baby girl Harris (born and died 1891), (7) Wilford Leroy Harris, (8) Emily Harris (born and died 1894), (9) Bessie Irene Harris, (10) Reuel Smith Harris, (11) Ada Fern Harris (1899–1963), (12) Viola Myrtle Harris (1901–21), (13) Alice Bernice Harris (1903–77), and (14) Legrande Smith Harris (1910–77).

Died on 8 August 1945 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: May 1887, 26 December 1911

Freeman, William Hamblin

Born on 25 December 1833 in Wageburgh, Calloway County, KY, to John Freeman and Nancy Beal Smoot. Was a nephew of Abraham Owen Smoot.

Married (1) Angeline Ameret Stocking (1834–1904) on 30 November 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of twelve children.

Married (2) Sarah Butterfield (1849–1915) on 9 February 1867 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Was a high priest. Served as counselor to James Crane in the Herriman Utah Branch. Served as senior president of the Quorum of the Seventy. Served a mission to southern Utah in 1855. Helped protect Echo Canyon against the Utah Expedition and was a member of the Utah militia. Also served as a constable, deputy sheriff, and justice of the peace.

Died on 9 April 1912 in Herriman, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter reference: 28 July 1860

Fuller, Sophina Alcesta

Born on 5 May 1843 in Nashville, Lee County, IA, to Amos Botsford Fuller and Esther J. Smith. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) James Byrd (1837–1902) on 25 March 1857 and later divorced. No issue.

Married (2) George Washington Gee II on 4 May 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of ten children.

Died on 26 December 1930 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 5 August 1874

Furner, Merilla

Born on 14 February 1895 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to George Thomas Furner and Zina Christine Harris. Was a granddaughter of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Married Thomas Wilson Worthington (1879–1926) on 8 January 1919 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Died on 12 October 1967 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 20 February 1895

Furner, Sarah Rachel

Born on 17 January 1902 in Mammoth, Juab, UT, to George Thomas Furner and Zina Christine Harris. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married Don Elmer Clark (1896–1975) on 22 June 1921 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Was also the mother of Ivy Bruce Thompson (dates unknown), father unknown.

Died on 10 February 1977 and was buried in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 3 March 1913

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Gee, George Washington, II

Born on 9 October 1841 in Ambrosia, Lee County, IA, to George Washington Gee and Mary Jane Smith. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Sophina Alcesta Fuller on 4 May 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Ursula Bandli (1858–1957) on 2 March 1877 in St. George, Washington County, UT. They were the parents of six children.

Served a mission to the British Isles and Scandinavia from 1865 to 1867. Ordained a Seventy before departing on his mission. Served for fifty years as a member of the Forty-Fifth Quorum of the Seventy, which became a stake calling in 1883 and lasted at the stake level until 1986, acting as secretary, president, and senior president during his service. Served as director of the Provo Cooperative Store, deputy county assessor, member of the board of education, and city water master. Active in the development of the local irrigation system and helped build the Provo Woolen Mills.

Died on 17 September 1919 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 25 July 1857, 29 January 1861, 5 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 24 November 1874, 15 May 1875

Gibbs, John Henry

Born on 28 July 1853 in St. Mary’s Haverfordwest, Pembrook, Wales, to George Duggan Gibbs and Ellen Phillips.

Married Loisa Shelton (1855–1927) on 2 November 1874 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Was serving a mission in Tennessee when killed by a mob that attacked the home of James Conder.

Died on 10 August 1884 in Cane Creek, Lewis County, TN.

Letter reference: 15 August 1884

Gibson, Walter Murray

Born in 1822 (exact date unknown) to John Gibson and Lucy.

Married Rachel Margaret Lewis (1824–44). They were the parents of three children.

Was a sailor in the Caribbean before moving to New York. Traveled to Utah Territory in 1859 to learn more about the Church. After joining the Church, was sent on a mission to the eastern states. Received a second call to preach the gospel in the East Indies and the Malay Islands in 1861. En route, stopped in the Sandwich Islands and decided to establish a colony there. Used Church funds to buy property in his own name on the island of Lāna‘i, and, at the same time, began using his authority as a missionary to usurp power from the island Saints. After a Church investigation regarding accusations of preaching false doctrine and embezzlement, was excommunicated from the Church. Continued to live in Hawai‘i, where he ran for and won a seat in the House of Representatives in 1878. Published several newspapers in Hawai‘i. In 1882 appointed Minister of Foreign Affairs. In 1886 King Kalakaua appointed him Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Hawai‘i. After the government collapsed in 1887, escaped to California, where he died a pauper.

Died on 21 January 1888 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA.

Letter reference: 22 June 1864

Grant, Jedediah Morgan

Born on 21 February 1816 in Union, Madison County, NY, to Joshua Grant and Athalia Howard.

Married seven wives and had thirteen children. Among these children was Heber J. Grant, who would become the seventh President of the Church.

Joined the Church at age 17 in 1833 and was a member of Zion’s Camp. Served as a missionary to the eastern states in the 1830s. Called as the President of the Seventy in 1845 and helped to organize the Saint’s trek west. Was the first mayor of Salt Lake City, serving from 1851 to death. Served as second counselor in the First Presidency from 1854 to 1856.

Was an influential speaker during the Reformation of 1855–56.

Died on 1 December 1856 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 17 December 1856

Gray, Jennie Isabell

Born on 14 February 1871 near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Andrew Scott Gray and Mary Elizabeth Russell. Joseph F. mentions the birth of her and her twin sister, Sarah Ellen Russell Gray, in a letter to Martha Ann.

Married Jacob Thomas Tanner (1871–1952) on 14 February 1895 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 21 November 1905 in Idaho Falls, Bingham County, ID.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

Gray, Sarah Ellen Russell

Born on 14 February 1871 near Toronto, Ontario, Canada, to Andrew Scott Gray and Mary Elizabeth Russell. Joseph F. mentions the birth of her and her twin sister, Jennie Isabell Gray, in a letter to Martha Ann.

Died on 3 May 1885 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

Greenleaf, Silas C.

Murdered by Joseph Holladay in the Salt Lake City courthouse while William Jasper Harris was on police duty in Salt Lake City in 1863. Was not a member of the Church. No other information known.

Letter reference: 22 February 1863

Greenwell, Ambrose John

Born about 1890 in Salt Lake City.

Married Zina Smith, the daughter of Joseph F. and Edna Lambson, on 12 December 1910 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died in 1915.

Letter reference: 17 February 1915

Greenwood, Hannah

Born on 4 September 1818 in Bolton, Lancashire, England, to Thomas Greenwood and Ellen Haslam. Was the aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Joseph Fielding on 11 June 1838 in Preston, Lancashire, England. They were the parents of (1) Rachel Fielding, (2) Ellen Fielding, (3) Heber G. Fielding, (4) Joseph Greenwood Fielding, (5) Hyrum Thomas Fielding (born and died 1847), (6) Hannah Alice Fielding, and (7) Sarah Ann Fielding (1851–1938).

Was a homemaker.

Died on 9 September 1877 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: 14 July 1856, 3 May 1857, 14 June 1857, 20 December 1860, 18 January 1870, 21 April 1871, 18 January 1873

Griffin, Albert Bailey

Born on 28 February 1809 in Essex, Chittenden County, VT, to Samuel Griffin and Sylvia Bradley. Was the father-in-law to Sarah Smith, the half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Abigail Varney before 1830. They were the parents of (1) Sidney Griffin (1826–30), (2) Albert Bailey Griffin Jr. (born and died 1830), and (3) Charles Emerson Griffin.

Married (2) Mary Olive Harris (about 1813–death unknown) in about 1834. No issue.

Married (3) Laura Emily Beebe on 13 November 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Participated in the Black Hawk War as a sergeant. Served as a member of the Quorum of the Seventy. Served as a counselor in a bishopric from 1865 to 1877.

Died on 11 February 1896 in Kanarra, Iron County, UT.

Letter references: 18 February 1856, 30 May 1861

Griffin, Alice Lovina

Born on 21 March 1856 in Sugar House, Salt Lake County, UT, to Charles Emerson Griffin and Sarah Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Jared Riley Porter (1848–1938) on 1 January 1872 in Coalville, Summit County, UT. They were the parents of (1) Charles Riley Porter (1872–73), (2) Sarah Inez Porter (1874–1953), (3) Earnest Porter (born and died 1876), (4) Joseph Jared Porter (1877–1951), (5) Emily Cornelia Porter (1880–1922), (6) Hyrum Adelbert Porter (1882–1946), (7) Edith Porter (1884–1914), (8) Alice Hannah Porter (1886–1966), (9) Adelia Porter (1888–1918), (10) Parley Pratt Porter (1890–1955), (11) Wilford Emerson Porter (1892–1977), (12) Leland Porter (1894–1965), and (13) Roland Porter (1896–1980).

Died on 26 December 1936 in Escalante, Garfield County, UT.

Letter references: April 1856, 29 July 1856, 17 December 1856, 3 July 1857, 20 May 1858, 23 February 1871, 9 February 1875

Griffin, Charles Emerson

Born on 10 May 1836 in Essex, Chittenden County, VT, to Albert Bailey Griffin and Abigail Varney. Was the brother-in-law of Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Nickname was “Charlie.”

Married (1) Sarah Smith on 16 January 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Charles Emerson Griffin Jr. (born and died 1855), (2) Alice Lovina Griffin, (3) Sarah Griffin (born and died 1858), (4) Joseph Emerson Griffin (1859–1929), (5) Ernest Adelbert Griffin, (6) Hannah Griffin, (7) John Marvin Griffin (1868–69), (8) Martha Ann Griffin (born and died 1870), (9) Hyrum Griffin (born and died 1871), (9) Abigail Griffin (born and died 1873), and (10) Helen Jerusha Griffin (1876–77).

Married two other wives and had nine more children.

Called to serve a mission to the British Isles in 1875.

Died on 18 July 1900 in Coyote, Garfield County, UT.

Letter references: 9 June 1855, 18 February 1856, 14 July 1856, 29 July 1856, 17 December 1856, 14 June 1857, 20 December 1860, 30 May 1861, 29 January 1862, 30 September 1862, 12 June 1864, 22 June 1864, 23 February 1871, 6 November 1874, 9 February 1875, 26 July 1900

Griffin, Ernest Adelbert

Born on 3 March 1863 in Salt Lake City to Charles Emerson Griffin and Sarah Smith. Was a nephew of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Christiana Adams (1868–87) on 28 October 1885 in St. George, Washington County, UT. No issue.

Married (2) Amanda Ellen Riggs (1871–1936) on 21 March 1888 in St. George. They were the parents of (1) Sarah Rosalie Griffin (1889–1960), (2) Ella May Griffin (1891–1964), (3) Vaunie Griffin, (4) Ernest Dougal Griffin (born and died 1898), (5) Mildred Griffin (1900–1966), (6) Harold Griffin (1902–3), (7) Albern Smith Griffin (1904–73), (8) Eva Griffin (1907–77), (9) Nelly Flay Griffin (1909–94), and (10) Edith Griffin (1913–79).

Served a mission to the southern states from 1892 to 1895 and was called to be president of the North Carolina Conference during a portion of that time. Was a farmer and stock grower.

Died on 12 August 1944 in Escalante, Garfield County, UT.

Letter references: 26 July 1900, 20 August 1912

Griffin, Vaunie

Born on 28 January 1896 in Escalante, Garfield County, UT, to Ernest Adelbert Griffin and Amanda Ellen Riggs. Was the great-niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Linford Jolley (1900–1979) on 7 January 1921 in Junction, Piute County, UT. No issue.

Died on 18 November 1927.

Letter reference: 20 August 1912

Grinnels, Hannah

Born about 1784 in Connecticut.

Helped Hyrum Smith and his first wife, Jerusha Barden, as a housekeeper and caretaker. Took care of Sarah, their youngest, when Jerusha died. Stayed on to help with the family after Hyrum Smith married Mary Fielding. Known to the children as “Aunty.” After the martyrdom of Hyrum and Joseph Smith, migrated west with the family and helped to care for the orphaned children after Mary Fielding’s death in 1852.

Died in 1853 or 1854.

Letter reference: 14 July 1856

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Hardy, Leonard Wilford

Born on 31 December 1805 in Bradford, Essex County, MA, to Simon Hardy and Rhoda Hardy.

Married (1) Elizabeth Harriman Nichols (1797–1872) on 22 October 1826 in Bradford. They were the parents of one child.

Married four other wives and had sixteen other children.

Was a merchant and stock raiser. Was a high priest and served a mission to England from 1844 to 1845 and to the eastern United States from 1869 to 1870. Presided over the Manchester Conference. Was bishop of the Salt Lake City Twelfth Ward from 1851 to 1876. Was a member of the Territorial legislature; in addition, was captain of police and a city councilman. Was captain of the Nauvoo Legion Company B.

Died on 31 July 1884 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 August 1884

Harris, Alva Robert

Born on 28 December 1893 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Joseph Albert Harris and Johanna Patten. Was a grandson of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Louisa A. Herman (1894–1924) on 11 October 1913 in Farmington, Davis County, UT. They were the parents of (1) Alton Robert Harris (1915–2000), (2) Virginia Louise Harris, (3) Betty Rose Harris (1917–98), and (4) Howard Herman Harris (1919–95).

Married two other wives and had three more children.

Died on 19 July 1967 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 27 March 1916

Harris, Artimissa Ann

Born on 3 January 1835 in Carrollton, Morgan County, IL, to Zachariah Harris and Almira Emily Hill. Was the sister-in-law of Martha Ann. Nickname was “Artie.” After the death of Zachariah Harris, her mother married Abraham Owen Smoot.

Married Richard Dunwell Maxfield on 31 October 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 3 June 1885 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 December 1860

Harris, Bessie Irene

Born on 27 May 1895 in Eureka, Juab County, UT, to William Jasper Harris Jr. and Jessie Lena Freckleton. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married Herbert Hans Thompson (1880–1967) on 12 February 1919 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 11 August 1981 in Blackfoot, Bingham County, ID.

Letter reference: 3 March 1913

Harris, Delia Jessie

Born on 20 October 1890 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris Jr. and Jessie Lena Freckleton. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Died on 26 December 1890 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 15 January 1891

Harris, Florence Ann

Born on 29 February 1916 in Salt Lake City to Sterling Patten Harris and Anne Lloyd. Was a great-granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married Jack Fowler Heath (1941–64) on 16 October 1936 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 20 February 1975 in Douglas, Trinity County, CA.

Letter reference: 27 March 1916

Harris, Frank Ernest

Born on 7 March 1883 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Joseph Albert Harris and Johanna Patten. Was a grandson of Martha Ann. Also known as Ernest Franklin Harris.

Married Maude MacBeth (1885–1975) on 13 January 1906 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of three children.

Died on 20 June 1951.

Letter reference: May 1887

Harris, Franklin Hill

Born on 11 September 1867 in Salt Lake City to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a nephew of Joseph F. Nicknames were “Frank” and “Frankie.”

Married Josephine Parkes Robinson on 26 January 1898 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Worked as a machine miner in the mines at Mammoth. Was also a railroad worker and farmer.

Died on 5 February 1947 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 31 May 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 15 May 1875, 1 July 1881, 18 March 1885, 11 February 1887, May 1887, 2 May 1890, 4 August 1890, 16 January 1891, 1 February 1891, 11 February 1891, 17 June 1891, 13 August 1891, 18 November 1896, 6 May 1909, 26 December 1911, 3 March 1913, 7 July 1914, 17 July 1915, 20 March 1916, 27 March 1916, 13 December 1916

Harris, Hyrum Smith

Born on 15 August 1863 in Salt Lake City to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Married Delia Sarah Rebekah Twede on 9 April 1890 in Manti, Sanpete County, UT. They were the parents of (1) Mercy Rachel Harris and (2) Julina Harris (1909–91), an adopted daughter.

Served a mission to Hawai‘i from October 1884 to November 1887.

Died on 24 February 1924.

Letter references: 12 June 1864, 22 June 1864, 1864, 5 July 1870, 21 April 1871, 31 May 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 24 November 1874, 26 November 1875, 18 March 1885, 13 April 1885, 22 May 1885, 30 November 1885, 11 March 1887, May 1887, 17 April 1890, 29 April 1890, 2 May 1890, 16 January 1891, 1 February 1891, 11 February 1891, 17 June 1891, 13 August 1891, 10 April 1907, 26 December 1911, 17 July 1915, 13 December 1916

Harris, John Ernest

Born on 19 April 1886 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris Jr. and Jessie Lena Freckleton. Was a grandson of Martha Ann. See note 9 of letter from Martha Ann to Joseph F., ca. May–June 1887.

Married (1) Ellen Pittman (1888–1982) on 5 September 1906 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Married (2) Leah Moore (dates unknown). No issue.

Died on 13 February 1964 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: May 1887

Harris, John Fielding

Born on 28 June 1872 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a nephew of Joseph F. Nickname was “Joney.”

Married (1) Lydia Ann Boyle (1876–1941) on 9 June 1897 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Married (2) Evelyn Betsey Christensen (1875–1967) on 18 October 1941. No issue.

Died on 28 November 1946 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 31 May 1874, 20 June 1874, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 5 October 1874, 18 March 1885, 2 May 1890, 1 February 1891, 11 February 1891, 17 June 1891, 16 May 1893, 3 March 1913, 13 December 1916

Harris, Joseph Albert

Born on 19 August 1861 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Nickname was “Jody” or “Jodie.”

Married Johanna Patten (1860–1948) on 13 September 1878 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Joseph Albert Harris Jr., (2) Joanna Harris (born and died 1880), (3) Frank Ernest Harris, (4) Sterling Patten Harris, (5) Maudie Harris (1886–88), (6) Zella Harris (1888–1973), (7) Emily Harris (1891–1979), and (8) Alva Robert Harris.

Died on 28 May 1911 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 8 December 1861, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 22 February 1863, 22 June 1864, 1864, 21 June 1869, 21 April 1871, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 5 October 1874, 24 November 1874, 23 October 1878, 4 June 1880, 28 July 1881, 31 July 1883, 18 March 1885, 13 April 1885, 22 May 1885, 30 November 1885, May 1887, 1 February 1891, 11 February 1891, 17 June 1891, 3 January 1906, 24 December 1910, 3 April 1911, 29 May 1911

Harris, Joseph Albert, Jr.

Born on 9 August 1879 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Joseph Albert Harris and Johanna Patten. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married Mary Jane Simmons (1881–1967) on 24 January 1900 in Mammoth, Juab County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 10 September 1949 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 4 June 1880, May 1887

Harris, Lucy Smith

Born on 10 March 1870 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a niece of Joseph F.

Married John or Jonathan Simmons (1867–1916) on 15 June 1898 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Edna Mae Simmons, (2) John Arthur Simmons, and (3) Lucy Simmons (born and died 1902).

Died on 26 July 1902 or 1903. Lucy apparently had a heart attack as she went into labor with her third child. Neither Lucy nor the baby survived. Martha Ann’s granddaughter Mary Elizabeth Corbett died on the same day. A discrepancy exists for the year they died: Joseph F. letter indicates 1902; genealogical records indicate 1903.

Letter references: 18 August 1870, 26 January 1871, 14 September 1871, 21 November 1871, 3 May 1872, 4 June 1880, 11 February 1887, 7 June 1891, 17 June 1891, 13 August 1891, 16 May 1893, 7 March 1894, 23 July 1902, 23 January 1905, 2 April 1905, 8 March 1907, 10 April 1907, 23 December 1912, 3 March 1913

Harris, Martha Ann

See “Smith, Martha Ann.”

Harris, Martha Artimissa

Born on 27 June 1879 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a niece of Joseph F. Middle name was also spelled “Artemissa” and “Artemesia.”

Married Harry Walter Startup on 16 September 1903 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Naomi Startup, (2) LaRue Startup (1907–90), (3) Norell Startup (1909–97), (4) Elbert Harris Startup, (5) Harry Walter Startup Jr., (1918–2008) and (6) Maurine Startup (1920–90).

Died on 12 August 1965 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 13 August 1891, 25 October 1898, 2 April 1901, 22 November 1905, 8 March 1907, 26 December 1911, 3 March 1913, 7 July 1914, 9 July 1914, 23 July 1914, 14 November 1916

Harris, Mary Emily

Born on 23 October 1865 in Salt Lake City to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a niece of Joseph F.

Married Walter Sutton Corbett on 12 November 1884 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of (1) Walter Harris Corbett, (2) Joseph Smith Corbett, (3) William Moroni Corbett, (4) Hyrum Smith Corbett, (5) Mary Elizabeth Corbett, (6) Franklin Nephi Corbett (1893–95), (7) Martha Corbett (1895–1904), (8) John Alvin Corbett (1897–1962), (9) Lucy Jane Corbett, (10) Pearson Harris Corbett (1900–1964), (11) Don Cecil Corbett (1903–71), and (12) George Leroy Corbett (1905–39).

Died on 25 November 1947 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 31 May 1874, 15 July 1874, 31 March 1875, 1 July 1881, 26 January 1885, 18 March 1885, 13 April 1885, 22 May 1885, [1 November] 1895, 11 February 1887, 11 March 1887, May 1887, 1 February 1891, 9 February 1891, 2 April 1901, 26 July 1902, 8 March 1907

Harris, Mercy Ann

Born on 30 March 1874 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a niece of Joseph F.

Married John Thomas Dennis (1866–1929) on 25 June 1903 in Salem, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 23 January 1905 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 31 May 1874, 20 June 1874, 15 August 1874, 1 July 1881, 13 October 1898, 5 October 1899, 26 January 1901, 23 January 1905, 2 April 1905, 8 March 1907

Harris, Mercy Rachel

Born on 14 March 1891 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Hyrum Smith Harris and Delia Sarah Rebekah Twede. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Died on 29 July 1891 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 17 June 1891, 13 August 1891

Harris, Reuel Smith

Born on 29 October 1897 in Robinson, Juab County, UT, to William Jasper Harris Jr. and Jessie Lena Freckleton. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married Alma Margaret Harker on 3 September 1923 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Died on 2 December 1979 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 13 March 1913

Harris, Ruth

Born on 20 March 1916 in Helper, Carbon County, UT, to Wilford Leroy Harris and Margery Ellen Sumner. Was a great-granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married Harold Wilbur Sowers (1915–45) on 25 April 1936. No issue.

Died on 16 October 1981 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA.

Letter reference: 27 March 1916

Harris, Sarah Lovina

Born on 8 December 1882 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann.

Married Roy Passey (1885–1968) on 26 March 1907 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Lee Roy Passey, (2) Verna Passey, (3) Alene Passey, (4) Carlos Passey (born and died 1913), (4) Richard Smith Passey (1914–99), (5) Katherine Passey (1917–97), (6) Margaret June Passey (1920–83), (7) Dorothy Passey (1922–2002), and (8) Shirley Marilyn Passey (1924–97).

Died on 21 April 1961 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 12 May 1897, 13 October 1898, 6 September 1899, 4 October 1899, 5 October 1899, 8 March 1907, 26 December 1911, 3 March 1913, 7 July 1914, 9 July 1914

Harris, Sterling Patten

Born on 28 September 1884 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Joseph Albert Harris and Johanna Patten. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Anna Lloyd (1885–1938) on 22 August 1903 in Spanish Fork, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Velma Gordon (1888–1986) on 19 January 1944 in Provo, Utah County, UT. No issue.

Died on 7 April 1946 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 27 March 1916

Harris, Virginia Louise

Born on 10 March 1916 in Salt Lake City to Alva Robert Harris and Anna Louise Herman. Was a great-granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Hugh McClellan Clayson (1913–93) on 27 April 1938. No issue.

Married (2) Owen Jensen Gumundson (1908–78) on 22 June 1946 in Ely, NV. No issue.

Died on 15 October 1988 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 27 March 1916

Harris, Wilford Leroy

Born on 17 August 1892 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris Jr. and Jessie Lena Freckleton. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married Margery Ellen Sumner (1888–1963) on 18 May 1914 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Died on 15 March 1964 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 3 March 1913, 27 March 1916

Harris, William Jasper

Born on 25 October 1836 in Geneva, Morgan County, IL, to Zachariah Harris and Almira Emily Hill. Was a brother-in-law of Joseph F. Youth nicknames were “Bill” and “Billy.”

Married Martha Ann, the daughter of Hyrum Smith and Mary Fielding, on 21 April 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) William Jasper Harris Jr., (2) Joseph Albert Harris, (3) Hyrum Smith Harris, (4) Mary Emily Harris, (5) Franklin Hill Harris, (6) Lucy Smith Harris, (7) John Fielding Harris, (8) Mercy Ann Harris, (9) Zina Christine Harris, (10) Martha Artimissa Harris, and (11) Sarah Lovina Harris.

Walked across the plains at age ten. Served a mission to England from 1857 to 1858. Heber C. Kimball married him and Martha Ann two days before he left on his mission. After his mission, he and his wife lived for two years with his mother and stepfather, Abraham Owen Smoot. Moved with his family to Salt Lake City, where he was employed in freighting goods with team and wagon. Served as a policeman in Salt Lake City for eight years and was a first lieutenant during the Black Hawk War. In 1867, the Harris family moved to Provo, Utah County, UT. Called to serve as a personal bodyguard to Brigham Young. Remained in Provo for the duration of his life. Enjoyed prospecting and mining but was never prosperous at it.

Died tragically on 24 April 1909 in Provo, Utah County, UT, when he was hit by a team of runaway horses.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 3 May 1857, 14 June 1857, [1857?], 28 July 1860, 26 September 1860, 15 December 1860, 20 December 1860, 29 January 1861, 12 March 1861, Spring 1861, 30 May 1861, 8 December 1861, 12 January 1862, 29 January 1862, 1 March 1862, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 22 February 1863, 23 (24) February 1863, 3 April 1863, 12 June 1864, 22 June 1864, 1864, 1 December 1868, 21 June 1869, 13 July 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 6 August 1870, 18 August 1870, 26 January 1871, 21 April 1871, 21 November 1871, 12 December 1871, 3 May 1872, 17 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 18 January 1873, 28 April 1873, 1 July 1873, 10 November 1873, 31 May 1874, 20 June 1874, 15 July 1874, 5 August 1874, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 5 October 1874, 6 November 1874, 24 November 1874, 8 December 1874, 9 February 1875, 15 May 1875, 26 November 1875, 25 August 1877, 29 November 1877, 22 April 1878, 23 October 1878, 22 April 1879, 1 July 1881, 28 July 1881, 12 November 1883, 18 March 1885, 22 May 1885, 11 February 1887, 11 March 1887, May 1887, 17 April 1890, 2 May 1890, 18 May 1890, 16 January 1891, 1 February 1891, 28 January 1895, 23 March 1896, 18 November 1896, 12 May 1897, 25 October 1898, 26 January 1901, 23 December 1901, 23 December 1904, 2 April 1905, 3 January 1906, 10 April 1907, 24 April 1909, 6 May 1909, 24 May 1909

Harris, William Jasper, Jr.

Born on 4 August 1859 in Salt Lake City to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a nephew of Joseph F. Nickname was “Willie.”

Married Jessie Lena Freckleton on 28 December 1882 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) William Ray Harris (1883–92), (2) Joseph Fielding Harris (1885–1936), (3) John Ernest Harris (1886–1964), (4) Ruby Leona Harris, (5) Delia Jessie Harris (born and died 1890), (6) baby girl Harris (born and died 1891), (7) Wilford Leroy Harris, (8) Emily Harris (born and died 1894), (9) Bessie Irene Harris, (10) Reuel Smith Harris, (11) Ada Fern Harris (1899–1963), (12) Viola Myrtle Harris (1901–21), (13) Alice Bernice Harris (1903–77), and (14) Legrande Smith Harris (1910–77).

Died on 23 August 1926 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 28 July 1860, 26 September 1860, 20 December 1860, 29 January 1861, 12 March 1861, Spring 1861, 30 May 1861, 8 December 1861, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 12 June 1864, 22 June 1864, 1864, 18 January 1870, 21 April 1871, 31 May 1874, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 5 October 1874, 24 November 1874, 9 February 1875, 15 May 1875, 14 August 1878, 22 April 1879, 18 March 1885, 22 May 1885, May 1887, 23 October 1878, 2 May 1890, 4 August 1890, 9 August 1890, 15 January 1891, 11 February 1891, 17 June 1891, 16 July 1907, 23 December 1912, 28 February 1913, 3 March 1913

Harris, Zina Christine

Born on 13 May 1876 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann. Was a niece of Joseph F.

Married (1) George Thomas Furner (1868–1902) on 18 October 1893 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Merilla Furner, (2) Zina May Furner (1897–1934), (3) Vera Furner (born and died 1899), (4) Pearl Irene Furner (1900–1987), and (5) Sarah Rachel Furner.

Married two other husbands and had four more children.

Died on 16 March 1958 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 29 November 1877, 1 July 1881, 17 June 1891, 28 January 1895, 20 February 1895, 8 March 1907, 3 March 1913, 27 March 1916, 13 December 1916

Harvey, Hannah

Born on 4 June 1802 in Birmingham, Delaware County, PA, to Eli Harvey and Mary Painter. Was the mother-in-law of Jerusha Smith, the half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Two of her daughters married Brigham Young.

Married Robert Pierce (1797–1884) on 23 January 1821 in Pennsylvania. They were the parents of (1) Mary Harvey Pierce (1821–47), (2) Margaret Pierce (1823–1907), (3) Anna Eliza Pierce (1826–29), (4) Eli Harvey Pierce (1827–58), (5) Thomas Pierce (1829–64), (6) Joseph Pierce (born and died 1831), (7) William Pierce, and (8) Edith Evelina Pierce.

Died on 28 October 1872 in East Millcreek, UT.

Letter reference: 30 September 1862

Hawkins, Elizabeth

Born on 3 January 1829 in Parish of St. Ann, London, Middlesex, England, to William Edward Hawkins and Elizabeth Spain. Nickname was “Lizzie.”

Married Walter Eli Wilcox on 4 September 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children. Was Walter’s second of five wives.

Died on 23 January 1901 in Midvale, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter reference: 18 June 1890

Heath, Seraph Celestia

Born on 9 June 1873 in Salt Lake City to Orson Omer Heath and Josephine Fielding. Was a granddaughter of Joseph Fielding and Mary Ann Peake. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married John Alfred Ainscough (1873–1958) on 6 June 1894 in Logan, Cache County, UT. No issue.

Died on 14 May 1911.

Letter reference: 14 May 1911

Heward, Harry

Born on 26 August 1876 in London, England, to John Heward and Ann Jane Lupton. His mother was the first cousin once removed of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Mary Isabelle Young (1866–1940) about 1886 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Joseph F. writes to Martha Ann that Ann Jane Lupton’s son is suffering from a sickness called the summer complaint. Was likely the son who was sick.

Died on 10 March 1955 in Draper, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter reference: 14 August 1878

Heward, Joseph Fielding

Born on 15 July 1878 in Salt Lake City to John Heward and Ann Jane Lupton. Mother was the first cousin once removed of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Hannah Precilda Day (1881–1941) in 1899 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Joseph F. writes to Martha Ann that Ann Jane Lupton’s son is suffering from a sickness called the summer complaint. May have been the son who was sick.

Died on 25 April 1961 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 14 August 1878

Hill, Almira Emily

Born on 25 November 1815 in Pendleton District, SC, to Jehu Hill and Martha Carlton. Was the mother-in-law of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Zachariah Harris (1813–1839 or 1841) on 6 March 1834 in Carrollton, Greene County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Artimissa Ann Harris, (2) William Jasper Harris, (3) Martha Jane Harris (1838–40), and (4) Mary Elizabeth Harris (born and died 1840).

Married (2) Abraham Owen Smoot on 9 January 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Abraham Albert Ether Smoot (1847–63), (2) Emily Ann Smoot (1851–55), (3) Margaret Thompson Smoot, and (4) Zina Beal Smoot.

Made the exodus from Nauvoo to Utah. Retained first husband’s surname after marriage to Abraham Owen Smoot. Soon after arriving to what is now Sugar House in Salt Lake City, she and the other wives of Abraham O. Smoot worked hard to sustain life on their meager supplies. Was given much of the responsibilities in tending the farm and raising the children while her husband was away on Church business. Also skilled in weaving and knitting.

Died on 20 March 1882 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 3 May 1857, 14 June 1857, 3 July 1857, 25 July 1857, [1857?], 20 May 1858, 28 July 1860, 29 January 1861, 30 May 1861, 1 March 1862, 1864, 26 July 1872, 27 February 1874, 20 June 1874, 15 July 1874, 24 November 1874, 9 February 1875, 31 March 1875, 15 May 1875

Hoagland, Abraham Lucas

Born on 24 March 1797 in Hillsborough, Somerset County, NJ, to Lucas Hoagland and Mary Bunn.

Married (1) Margaret Quick (1802–71) on 24 November 1825. They were the parents of (1) Lucas Hoagland (1827–1906), (2) Mary Hoagland (1829–70), (3) Peter Hoagland (1831–73), (4) John Hoagland (1833–93), (5) Elizabeth Hoagland, (6) Emily Hoagland (1837–1906), and (7) Cornelia Hoagland (1842–43).

Married (2) Agnes Taylor in 1847 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Abraham Taylor Hoagland (1848–1939), (2) Agnes Taylor Hoagland (1850–1933), (3) Edward Taylor Hoagland (1852–1927), (4) Joseph Taylor Hoagland (born and died 1853), and (5) Sarah Taylor Hoagland (1855–96).

Married two more wives and had no other children.

Served as bishop of the Eleventh Ward in Winter Quarters, Nebraska. After arriving in Utah, served as the second bishop of the Salt Lake City Fourteenth Ward from 1851 to 1872.

Died on 15 February 1872 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 22 June 1864

Hoagland, Elizabeth

Born on 3 November 1835 in Royal Oak, Oakland County, MI, to Abraham Lucas Hoagland and Margret Quick.

Married George Q. Cannon on 11 December 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Rosina Matthews Cannon (1852–1939) (adopted), (2) George Quayle Cannon Jr. (born and died 1856), (3) John Quayle Cannon (1857–1931), (4) Abraham Hoagland Cannon, (5) Georgianna Hoagland Cannon (1861–63), (6) George Hoagland Cannon (born and died 1863), (7) Elizabeth Hoagland Cannon (1865–67), (8) Mary Alice Hoagland Cannon (1867–1908), (9) Lillian Ann Hoagland Cannon (1869–70), (10) David Hoagland Cannon (1871–92), (11) Emily Hoagland Cannon (1874–1955), and (12) Sylvester Quayle Cannon (1877–1943).

Traveled across the plains with her family at age eleven. Was George Q. Cannon’s first wife and stood beside him through the persecutions against plural marriage. Was apparently a friend of Joseph F., as he asks to be remembered to her in one letter.

Died on 25 January 1882 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 22 June 1864

Hodson, Israel William Roberts (“Happy”)

Born on 31 October 1872 in St. George, Washington County, UT, to William and Eliza Roberts Hodson.

Married Melinda Lucretia Singleton on 9 September 1896 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of seven children.

Apparently rented a home in Provo that belonged to Joseph F. Worked as a delivery boy at a grocery store in 1910, was a helper at Knights Woolen Mills by 1915, and was a cook at BYU’s Aspen Grove in Provo Canyon when he died in 1943.

Died on 6 February 1943 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 7 July 1914

Holbrook, Emmett Gordon

Born on 23 March 1886 in Frisco, Beaver County, UT, to Lafayette Holbrook and Emily Angelina Hinckley.

Died on 14 January 1891 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 1 February 1891

Holbrook, Lafayette

Born on 7 September 1850 in Salt Lake City to Chandler Holbrook and Eunice Dunning.

Married Emily Angeline Hinckley (1856–1947) on 9 October 1876 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Lafayette Hinckley Holbrook (1877–1969), (2) Jean Clara Holbrook (1878–1963), (3) Eunice Angeline Holbrook (1881–1967), (4) Ora Lavern Holbrook (1884–1969), (5) Emmett Gordon Holbrook, (6) Ava Lucille Holbrook (1889–91), (7) Florence Irene Holbrook (1891–1983), (8) Lillian Minerva Holbrook (born and died 1896), (9) Ruth Holbrook (1899–1972), and (10) Paul Lincoln Holbrook (1902–60).

Served as mayor of Provo, Utah County, UT, from 1894 to 1897.

Died on 1 January 1941 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 February 1891

Holladay, Joseph

Murdered Silas C. Greenleaf in the Salt Lake City courthouse while William Jasper Harris was on police duty in Salt Lake City in 1863. Was not a member of the Church. No other information known.

Letter reference: 22 February 1863

Hooper, William Henry

Born on 25 December 1813 in Dorchester County, MD, to Henry Hooper and Mary N. Price. Nickname was “Captain Hooper.”

Married Mary Ann Knowlton (1829–87) on 24 December 1852 in Utah. They were the parents of nine children.

Engaged in the mercantile business. Was a US congressional delegate from Utah Territory. Brought about many policies beneficial to the Saints.

Died on 30 December 1882 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 14 June 1872

Hopper, Mary

Born about 1844 in Marion, Williamson County, IL.

Married John M. Cunningham (1812–73) in 1866 or 1869 in Marion, Williamson County, IL.

Mary, twenty-five years of age, is mentioned in the 1870 Census as living with John Cunningham, age fifty-six years of age, in Provo. She is mentioned in the 1879 Provo City Directory as “postmistress.” Her husband John had been the “postmaster” before he died on 8 March 1873 in Provo. She is not listed in the 1880 Census or the 1884 Provo City Directory.

Death unknown.

Letter reference: 14 August 1878

Houtz, Jacob

Born on 12 October 1814 in Selinsgrove, Snyder County, PA, to Christian Houtz and Ann Elizabeth Zeller.

Married (1) Lydia Mease (1818–88) on 22 February 1838 in Union County, PA. They were the parents of six children.

Married (2) Bridget Daley (1828–1911) on 27 February 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Married (3) Anna Barr Bringhurst (1842–1912) on 15 February 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Joined the Church in 1844 and ordained a Seventy in Nauvoo, IL, in 1846. Immigrated to the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. First settled in Salt Lake City and later moved to Springville, UT.

Died on 11 December 1896 in Utah.

Letter references: 12 March 1861, 30 May 1861

Hudson, John Riley

Born on 20 August 1856 in Tennessee to John Hudson and Malinda Carroll.

Killed by a mob along with three other members (including two missionaries).

Died on 10 August 1884 in Cane Creek, Lewis County, TN.

Letter reference: 15 August 1884

Huntington, Dimick Baker

Born on 20 May 1808 in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, to William and Zina Baker. His sister, Zina Diantha Huntington, married the Prophet Joseph Smith, uncle to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Fannie Maria Allen (1810–94) on 28 April 1830 in Watertown. They were the parents of (1) Clark Allen Huntington (1831–96), (2) Lot Elisha Huntington, (3) Margaret Huntington (1836–39), (4) Fannie Maria Huntington (1838–42), (5) Martha Zina Huntington (1844–83), (6) Betsy Prescindia Huntington (born and died 1846), (7) Julia Caroline Huntington (1848–1925), (8) Sarah Adaline Huntington (1851–56), and (9) Joseph Smith Huntington (1855–1907).

Married four more wives. No issue.

Was a high priest. Served a mission to the Indians for forty years. Was an Indian interpreter, a patriarch, and a drum major in the martial band. Was a farmer by occupation.

Died on 1 February 1879 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 13 August 1891

Huntington, Lot Elisha

Born on 29 April 1834 in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, to Dimick Baker Huntington and Fannie Maria Allen.

Married Naomi Levina Gibson (1842–1940) in October 1861. No issue.

Was a member of the Mormon Battalion. On 31 December 1861, he, Moroni Clawson, John P. Smith, and others assaulted and robbed territorial governor John Dawson. The recently appointed governor was fleeing Utah after he made an indecent proposal to Albina Merrill Williams, a Latter-day Saint widow. Clawson, Huntington, and Smith were apprehended by Orrin Porter Rockwell. Huntington was shot and killed during the arrest, and Clawson and Smith were shot and killed while attempting to escape on the following day, 17 January 1862.

Died on 16 January 1862 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 February 1862

Huntington, Zina Diantha

Born on 31 January 1821 in Watertown, Jefferson County, NY, to William Huntington and Zina Baker. Was the aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Henry Bailey Jacobs (1817–86) on 7 March 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of two children.

Married (2) Joseph Smith Jr. on 27 October 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Married (3) Brigham Young on 2 February 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of Zina Presendia Young.

Called as the Church’s third Relief Society General President. Was president of the Silk Association and made silk in the Salt Lake Valley. Was one of the first women to heed Brigham Young’s call to study medicine.

Died on 27 August 1901 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 February 1862, 22 June 1864, 1864, 29 March 1870, 4 June 1880

Hyde, John

Born on 25 February 1833 in London, Middlesex, England, to John Hyde and Martha Marmoy.

Married LaVinia Hawkins (1832–1910) on 10 November 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Converted to the Church with his family in England in 1848. Served a mission to France from 1851 to 1853. Ordained a Seventy during this time. Arrived in Salt Lake City in October 1853 and was employed as a schoolteacher. Became troubled by the practice of plural marriage and other Church teachings. Called on a mission to the Sandwich Islands in 1856 but publicly renounced the Church during this mission. Later wrote an exposé of the Church, an unpublished novel critical of the Church, and several articles, including a coauthored pamphlet in Native Hawaiian. Publicly cut off from the Church by Heber C. Kimball in January 1857. Returned to England in 1858, became a Swedenborgian minister, and published several more works.

Died on 18 August 1876.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

J

Jenkins, Emily

Born on 17 November 1878 in Salt Lake City to Thomas Jenkins and Mahala Elmer. Was the daughter-in-law of Joseph F.

Married David Asael Smith on 24 January 1901 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of ten children.

Died on 8 July 1959 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 March 1916

Johnson, John Peter Rasmus

Born on 10 April 1824 in Lindved, Vejle, Jutland, Denmark, to Johannes Christensen and Ane Dorthea Jonasdatter.

Married (1) Karen Marie Nielsen Toft (1823–90) on 24 April 1847 in Lindved, Vejle, Denmark. They were the parents of ten children.

Married (2) Maren Poulsen on 16 January 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Married two other wives and had eleven more children.

Joined the Church in 1852. After serving a mission in Denmark, immigrated with his family to Salt Lake City. After moving to Provo, served as a bishop in 1874. Worked as a carpenter and a farmer. Served another mission to Scandinavia from 1860 to 1864. Also served several other missions in the northwestern states.

Died on 9 July 1910 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 5 October 1874

Johnson, Marilla Lucretia

Born on 12 October 1830 in Haddam, Middlesex County, CT, to Aaron Johnson and Polly Zerviah Kelsey.

Married (1) William Miller (1814–75) on 22 December 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of one child.

Married (2) James Ephraim Daniels on 13 June 1878 in Manchester, Lancashire, England. No issue.

Died on 22 January 1918 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 18 June 1890

Jones, Joseph C.

Born about 1843 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO, to Moses Jones and Eliza Case.

Married Emma Buxton in 1868 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO. They were the parents of four children.

According to the 1870 US Census, he and his family lived near Martha Ann in Provo.

Died on 29 August 1906 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 1 December 1868, 5 August 1874

Jones, Mary Elizabeth

Born on 15 April 1845 in Birkenhead, Cheshire, England, to John M. Jones and Elizabeth Hughes Jones.

Married John Evans on 1 November 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) John Evans (1869–72), (2) Cora Evans (born and died 1871), (3) Eva Evans (born and died 1871), (4) Ruth Evans (born and died 1871), (5) Mary Elizabeth Evans (1872–93), (6) Peter Evans (born and died 1874), (7) Ella Ann Evans (1875–1922), (8) Rhoda Evans (1879–1936), (9) Chloe Jane Evans (1880–1961), (10) Rebecca Pearl Evans (1882–1965), and (11) George Frederick Evans (1884–85). As mentioned by Joseph F., the triplets died and were buried on the same day they were born. Only four of Mary Evans’s eleven children lived to adulthood.

Died on 5 July 1885 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

Jones, Samuel Stephen

Born on 9 February 1837 in Brentford, Middlesex, England, to Samuel Jones and Sarah Ann Bradshaw.

Married (1) Lydia Elizabeth Hooker (1837–74) on 9 February 1857 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of one child.

Had six other wives and thirteen other children.

Was a well-known and successful businessman. Was also a farmer, railroad contractor, charcoal manufacturer, miner, and sawmill operator. Was a major adjutant in the Utah militia and participated in the Black Hawk War. Held the offices of high priest and Seventy. Promoted railway expansion into Salt Lake City and built the first charcoal kilns in Spanish Fork Canyon. Became vice president of the Sioux Mining Company and president of the Utah Consolidated Mining and Milling companies. Served as the mayor of Provo from 1898 to 1899.

Died on 27 December 1923 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 5 August 1874, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (second letter), 15 May 1875

K

Kearns, Thomas

Born on 11 April 1862 in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, to Thomas Kearns and Margaret Maher.

Married (1) Jennie Judge (1869–1943) on 14 September 1890. They were the parents of three children.

Was a US Senator from Utah from 1901 to 1905 and owner of the Salt Lake Tribune. Instrumental in forming the American Party, which was antagonistic toward the Church.

Died on 18 October 1918 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 7 November 1910

Kesler, Donnette

Born on 13 March 1902 in Salt Lake City to Alonzo Pratt Kesler and Donnette Smith. Was a granddaughter of Joseph F. Nickname was “Donnie.”

Married George Stanley McAllister (1900–1970) on 1 September 1926 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Died on 18 March 1949 in Manhattan, New York County, NY.

Letter reference: 22 December 1909

Kesler, Henry Smith

Born on 24 April 1907 in Salt Lake City to Alonzo Pratt Kesler and Donnette Smith. Was a grandson of Joseph F.

Married Nancy Lee Hurt (1908–2003) on 11 March 1945 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 15 May 1997 in Los Angeles County, CA.

Letter reference: 22 December 1909

Kimball, Alice Ann

Born on 6 September 1858 in Salt Lake City to Heber Chase Kimball and Ann Alice Gheen. Was a wife of Joseph F. and sister-in-law of Martha Ann.

Married (1) David Patten Rich (1853–1930) on 5 December 1875 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Alice May Rich, (2) Heber Chase Rich, and (3) Charles Coulson Rich. She and her husband later divorced. Children sealed to her second husband, Joseph F., and carried the Smith surname.

Married (2) Joseph F. on 6 December 1883 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Lucy Mack Smith, (2) Andrew Kimball Smith, (3) Jesse Kimball Smith, and (4) Fielding Kimball Smith.

Served as a Sunday School teacher, a counselor in the Salt Lake City Nineteenth Ward YLMIA (Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Association, precursor to the Young Women organization), and ward primary president. Served for thirty years as a general board member and as general treasurer of the YLMIA. Was a delegate of the YLMIA and was sent to the International Council of Women in Rome, Italy, in 1914. Also wrote and published several articles in the Young Woman’s Journal and the Improvement Era.

Died on 19 December 1946 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 6 September 1899, 2 April 1901, 25 July 1904, 1 February 1906, 8 March 1907, 22 December 1909, 24 December 1910, 20 August 1912

Kimball, Heber Chase

Born on 14 June 1801 in Sheldon, Franklin County, VT, to Solomon Farnham Kimball and Anna Spaulding. Was the stepfather of Joseph F. and Martha Ann and was later a father-in-law of Joseph F.

Married (1) Vilate Murray (1806–67) on 7 November 1822 in Mendon, Monroe County, NY.

Sealed to Mary Fielding on 14 September 1844.

Had forty-two additional wives and sixty-five children.

Took part in Zion’s Camp. Was a potter by trade. Ordained an Apostle on 14 February 1835 under the hands of Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris. Served a mission to the eastern states in the summer of 1835. Served a mission to New York and Vermont in the summer of 1836. Served as president of the British Mission from 1837 to 1838. Served a second mission to England from 1839 to 1841. Elected a member of the city council of Nauvoo in 1841. Served as first counselor to Brigham Young from 1847 to 1868. Was the first chief justice of the provisional government of Deseret and was also lieutenant governor. Was president of the senate of the State of Deseret legislature and also of the Territory of Utah in 1851.

Died on 22 June 1868 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 3 May 1857, 12 March 1861, 22 June 1864, 23 June 1868, 15 May 1875

Kimball, Lydia Holmes

Born on 18 January 1855 in Salt Lake City to Heber Chase Kimball and Lucy Walker.

Married Frances Xavier Loughery (1844–1912) on 12 June 1875. Her husband was not a member of the Church.

Died on 15 April 1928.

Letter reference: 15 May 1875

King, Amy Jane

Born on 3 October 1836 in Mantua, Portage County, OH, to Thomas Jefferson King and Rebecca Englesby Olin.

Married Elias Smith, a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 15 April 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Silas Thomas Smith (1857–1931), (2) Jesse Moroni Smith (1858–1937), (3) Rebecca Jane Smith (1860–1923), (4) Albert William Smith (1862–66), (5) Mary Alzina Knapp Smith (1865–1953), (6) Martha Priscilla Smith (1865–1946), (7) Amy Esther Smith (1867–1910), (8) Angeline Adelia Smith (1869–1950), (9) Franklin Elias Smith (1871–1917), (10) Sarah Susannah Smith (1873–1952), (11) Thomas King Smith, (12) Edward Hunter Smith, and (13) Hiram Bennett Smith (1877–1951).

Was a teacher in the Salt Lake City Seventeenth Ward Sunday School. Was an expert seamstress and quilter.

Died on 8 November 1913 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 May 1858

Knowlton, Benjamin Franklin

Born on 30 January 1838 in Bear Creek, Hancock County, IL, to Sidney Algernon Knowlton and Harriet Burnham. Nickname was “Frank.”

Married (1) Rhoda Ann Jennetta Richards, a sister-in-law of Joseph F., on 31 October 1863 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Willard Knowlton (born and died 1865), (2) Wilhelmina Knowlton (born and died 1865), (3) Benjamin Franklin Knowlton Jr., (4) Jenetta Knowlton (1868–71), (5) Harriet Knowlton, (6) Sidney Richards Knowlton (1873–76), (7) William Hooper Knowlton (1874–76), (8) Ida Knowlton (1876–1961), (9) Heber John Knowlton (1878–1906), (10) George Quincy Knowlton (1880–1957), and (11) Willard Richards Knowlton (1882–84).

Married two other wives and had fifteen more children.

Was a farmer and stock raiser. Served as branch president in Skull Valley in the late 1870s and early 1880s.

Died on 27 March 1901 in Farmington, Davis County, UT.

Letter reference: 26 January 1871

Knowlton, Benjamin Franklin, Jr.

Born on 11 September 1866 in Salt Lake City to Benjamin Franklin Knowlton and Rhoda Ann Jennetta Richards. His mother was a sister-in-law of Joseph F. It appears Sarah Ellen Richards, wife of Joseph F., sometimes took care of him in his youth.

Married (1) Sarah Lavina Clark (1867–1955) on 14 April 1886 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Louise Marie Buzzo (1855–1947). No issue.

Died on 15 April 1933 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 January 1871

Knowlton, Harriet

Born on 23 November 1870 in Salt Lake City to Benjamin Franklin Knowlton and Rhoda Ann Jennetta Richards. Her mother was a sister-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Daniel Thomas Miller (1870–1919) on 27 June 1897 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 6 August 1898.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

L

Lambson, Alfred Boaz, Jr.

Born on 15 June 1855 in Huston, Custer County, ID, to Alfred Boaz Lambson and Melissa Jane Bigler. Was a brother-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Amelia Eveline De Witt (1862–1937) on 20 July 1879 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Died on 3 February 1945 in Mackay, Custer County, ID.

Letter references: 2 April 1905, 30 September 1916

Lambson, Alfred Boaz, Sr.

Born on 27 August 1820 in Royalton, Niagara County, NY, to Boaz Lambson and Polly Walworth. Was a father-in-law of Joseph F.

Married (1) Melissa Jane Bigler (1825–99) on 25 March 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Melissa Jane Lambson, (2) Julina Lambson, (3) Edna Lambson, and (4) Alfred Boaz Lambson Jr.

Married (2) Mary Jane Martin (1827–1909) on 24 October 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Was a blacksmith and an excellent mechanic. Served a mission to the West Indies from 1852 to 1854. Held the office of Seventy, which was a stake calling beginning in 1883 and remained at the local level until 1986.

Died on 26 February 1905 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 2 April 1905

Lambson, Edna

Born on 3 March 1851 in Salt Lake City to Alfred Boaz Lambson and Melissa Jane Bigler.

Married Joseph F. on 1 January 1871 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Hyrum Mack Smith, (2) Alvin Fielding Smith, (3) Alfred Jason Smith, (4) Edna Melissa Smith, (5) Albert Jesse Smith, (6) Robert Smith, (7) Emma Smith, (8) Zina Smith, (9) Ruth Smith, and (10) Martha Smith.

Contracted a severe, almost fatal, illness at age fifteen and was brought before Joseph F., who was her sister Julina’s husband. Joseph F. prayed over her all night, and she lived. Married Joseph F. six years later. Served as president of the Women Workers of the Salt Lake Temple upon the death of Bathsheba Wilson Bigler in 1910. Was a member of the general board of the Primary Association for ten years. Chosen as historian of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.

Died on 28 February 1926 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 7 December 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871, 21 April 1871, 14 September 1871, 3 May 1872, 17 May 1872, 28 April 1873, 31 May 1874, 8 September 1874, 5 October 1874, 26 November 1875, 11 July 1876, 6 April 1878, 22 April 1878, 18 September 1881, 23 November 1881, 22 November 1883, 31 July 1883, 1 August 1884, 11 February 1884, 18 March 1885, 13 August 1891, 20 June 1892, 12 May 1897, 24 December 1903, 1 February 1906, 8 March 1907, 27 November 1907, 24 April 1909, 26 December 1911, 20 August 1912, 23 December 1913, 7 July 1914, 17 February 1915, 30 September 1916

Lambson, Julina

Born on 18 June 1849 in Salt Lake City to Alfred Boaz Lambson Sr. and Melissa Jane Bigler.

Married Joseph F. on 5 May 1866 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Edward Arthur Smith (adopted) (2) Mercy Josephine Smith, (3) Mary Sophronia Smith, (4) Donnette Smith, (5) Joseph Fielding Smith, (6) David Asael Smith, (7) George Carlos Smith, (8) Julina Clarissa Smith, (9) Elias Wesley Smith, (10) Emily Jane Smith, (11) Rachael Smith, (12) Edith Eleanor Smith, and (13) Marjorie Virginia Smith.

Raised in the home of her uncle George Albert Smith. Met Joseph F. when he was working as a clerk in the Church Historian’s Office and her uncle was serving as Church Historian. Studied obstetrics and brought nearly a thousand babies into the world. Served as a member of the general board of the Relief Society from 1892 to 1921 and as second counselor in the presidency of that organization from 1910 to 1921. After her husband’s death, spent most of her time as a temple worker.

Died on 10 January 1936 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 23 June 1968, 1 December 1868, 21 June 1869, 13 July 1869, 17 August 1869, 24 December 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 29 March 1870, 3 (31) March 1870, 5 July 1870, 18 August 1870, 7 December 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871, 14 September 1871, 3 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 18 January 1873, 31 May 1874, 5 August 1874, 5 October 1874, 16 November 1874, 26 November 1875, 11 July 1876, 18 September 1881, 23 November 1881, 31 July 1883, 11 February 1884, 18 March 1885, 30 November 1885, 11 February 1887, May 1887, 18 June 1890, 9 August 1890, 28 January 1895, 18 November 1896, 19 March 1898, 26 July 1900, 2 April 1905, 26 November 1906, 8 March 1907, 27 November 1907, 27 December 1908, 24 April 1909, 6 May 1909, 24 May 1909, 24 December 1910, 14 May 1911, 29 May 1911, 20 August 1912, 22 November 1912, 28 February 1913, 3 March 1913, 18 June 1913, 23 December 1913, 9 July 1914, 10 September 1914, 15 July 1915, 17 July 1915, 17 February 1916, 20 March 1916, 27 March 1916, 30 September 1916, 14 November 1916, 29 November 1916, 13 December 1916

Lambson, Melissa Jane

Born on 13 November 1846 in Winter Quarters, Douglas County, NE, to Alfred Boaz Lambson Sr. and Melissa Jane Bigler. Was a sister-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Albert Westley Davis on 25 November 1865 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Albert John Davis (1866–1939), (2) Melissa Elvira Davis (1868–1946), (3) Edna May Davis, (4) Nettie Maria Davis (1873–1956), (5) Westley Lambson Davis (1875–1957), (6) George A. Davis (1877–1939), (7) Sarah Woolley Davis (1880–1971), (8) Helen Davis (1883–1960), and (9) Ethel Davis (1888–1937).

Was an ardent Relief Society worker, a member of the Old Folks Committee, and a temple worker.

Died on 23 August 1937 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871

Larsen, Christian Greis

Born on 17 December 1828 in Moltum, Grejs, Vejle, Denmark, to Lauritz Johansen and Anna Margrethe Sorensen.

Married (1) Caroline Marie Sorensen (1838–95) on 1 April 1857 in Denmark. They were the parents of ten children.

Had four other wives and eight other children.

Served in many capacities in the Church. Served a mission to the island of Bornholm from 1852 to 1857. Was bishop of the Spring City Ward and mayor of Spring City. Served as president of the Scandinavian Mission from 1873 to 1875.

Died on 1 June 1911 in Castle Dale, Emery County, UT.

Letter reference: 15 July 1874

Lawson, James

Born on 20 July 1820 in Kinross, Kinross-shire, Scotland, to David Lawson and Margaret Anderson.

Married (1) Margaret Thomson (1820–42) on 28 April 1841 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. They were the parents of one child.

Married two other wives and had ten more children.

On the trek to Utah administered a blessing to a fallen ox at the request of Mary Fielding Smith, mother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann. The ox was healed. Served two missions to the Sandwich Islands from 1852 to 1853 and in 1856. Used his mechanical skills to establish shops and build houses during both missions. Became identified with the construction department of the Utah Central Railway and was highly skilled as an ironworker.

Died on 14 September 1912 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 9 June 1855, 23 November 1855, 25 May 1856

Lee, Robert

Born about 1602 in London, England, to Henry Lee and Elizabeth Fletcher.

Married Mary Atwood about 1625 in Barnstable County, MA. They were the parents of four children.

Was a seventh great-grandfather of Joseph F. and Martha Ann through their grandmother Lucy Mack.

Died on 8 August 1663 in Barnstable, Barnstable County, MA.

Letter reference: 25 August 1897

Lemmon, Nancy Melissa

Born on 6 September 1833 near Payson, Adams County, IL, to Washington Lemmon and Tamer Stephens.

Married John Smith, a half brother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 18 February 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 29 March 1915 in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 5 April 1857, 14 June 1857, 18 March 1885

Liechty, John

Born on 27 November 1827 in Biglen, Canton, Bern, Switzerland, to Johannes Liechty and Christina Guggisberg.

Married Louisa Wintsh (1849–1908) on 24 August 1864 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of ten children.

Served a mission to Switzerland. Was a high priest and a ward teacher. Helped guard the Saints against Indian invasion and was a canal and road builder. Was a farmer by occupation. Wanted to be sealed to Hyrum Smith, the father of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 17 September 1910 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 8 September 1874, 6 November 1874, 8 December 1874, 20 June 1892

Long, John Varah

Born on 28 September 1826 in Wath (also known as Wath-upon-Dearne) Wickersley, South Yorkshire, England, to John Long and Hannah Maria Scholey.

Married (1) Elanor Oakes Betsy (1829–1905) on 9 July 1849. They were the parents of eleven children.

Married (2) Sophia Badger (1832–1907) on 6 May 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Married (3) Lydia East (1826–92) on 6 May 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Married (4) Sarah Ann Burbage (1817–78) on 10 June 1856 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married (5) Betsey Sanders (1834–92) on 27 March 1863 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Immigrated to the United States through the Perpetual Emigrating Fund in 1854 and arrived in Utah by late December 1854. Was a member of the Nauvoo Legion, Salt Lake County representative to the Utah Territorial Legislature, Desert University regent, and stenographer in Brigham Young’s office. Excommunicated in 1866.

Died on 14 April 1869 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 14 June 1872

Lowder, Catherine

Born on 10 December 1830 in Grayson County, VA, to Jesse Lowder and Zilpha Bullard.

Married (1) William Clements Sellwood (1831–56) on 1 August 1853 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married (2) William Creeland Burrows on 1 January 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 31 October 1906 in Scofield, Carbon County, UT.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Lupton, Ann Jane

Born on 23 September 1850 in Toxteth Park, Liverpool, Lancashire, England, to William Lupton and Mary Fielding, a cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Nickname was “Annie.”

Married (1) John Coltman (1844–95) in 1874. They divorced. No issue.

Married (2) John Heward (1813–90) on 25 July 1879 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Harry Heward, (2) Joseph Fielding Heward, (3) William Alma Heward (1880–1941), and (4) Mary Lupton Heward (1884–1978).

Joseph F. helped her and her mother emigrate from England to Utah Valley.

Died on 23 June 1925 in Draper, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter reference: 14 August 1878

Lyman, Amasa Mason

Born on 30 March 1813 in Lyman, Grafton County, NH, to Roswell Lyman and Martha Mason. His fourth wife was a widow of Joseph Smith Jr.

Married (1) Mary Louisa Tanner (1818–1906) on 10 June 1835 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. They were the parents of (1) Matilda Lyman (1836–1903), (2) Francis Marion Lyman, (3) Ruth Adelia Deseret Lyman (1843–48), (4) Amasa Mason Lyman Jr. (1846–1937), (5) Mary Louisa Lyman (1849–77), (6) Lelia Deseret Lyman (1852–81), (7) Love Josephine Lyman (1854–1940), and (8) Agness Hilda Lyman (1857–81).

Had seven other wives and twenty-nine other children.

Served as a counselor to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles following the Prophet’s death. Served a mission to Great Britain. Also served missions to various parts of the United States. Participated in the Black Hawk War. Served as president of the California Mission from 1853 to 1854 and as president of the British Mission, assisted by Charles C. Rich, from 1860 to 1862. Was excommunicated from the Church in 1870 for teaching false doctrine.

Died on 4 February 1877 in Fillmore, Millard County, UT.

Letter reference: 1 March 1862

Lyman, Francis Marion

Born on 12 January 1840 in Good Hope, McDonough County, IL, to Amasa Mason Lyman and Maria Louisa Tanner.

Married (1) Rhoda Ann Taylor (1840–1917) on 18 November 1857 in San Bernardino, San Bernardino County, CA. They were the parents of nine children.

Married two more wives and had thirteen other children.

Served a mission to England from 1860 to 1862. Served on the high council in the Millard Stake in Utah for about six years. Filled a second mission to Europe from 1873 to 1875. Was also district attorney, superintendent of common schools, county and probate clerk, and recorder, and presided over the Tooele Stake. In 1880 went on a mission with Elders Erastus Snow and Brigham Young Jr., along with eight others, to San Juan County, UT; Colorado; New Mexico; and Arizona. Served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1880 to 1916.

Served as a member of the YMMIA (Young Men’s Mutual Improvement Association, precursor to the Young Men organization) General Board from 1898 to 1916. Also served as president of the British Mission from 1901 to 1904. At his death, he was serving as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles.

Died on 18 November 1916 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 August 1884

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Mabey, Maria

Born on 3 December 1838 in Kingcombe, Dorset, England, to Thomas Mabey and Esther Chalker.

Married Albert Holt (1841–1907) on 12 October 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of thirteen children.

Died on 2 December 1916 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 28 July 1881

Mack, Lovina

Born in 1761 in Marlow, Cheshire County, NH, to Solomon Mack and Lydia Gates. Was a great-aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died ca. 1794 in Gilsum, Cheshire County, NH, of consumption.

Letter reference: 18 May 1890

Mack, Lovisa

Born in 1762 in Marlow, Cheshire County, NH, to Solomon Mack and Lydia Gates. Was a great-aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann and was called “Aunt Lovisa.”

Married Joseph Tuttle (1756–1816) on 31 January 1780 in Montague, Franklin County, MA. No issue.

Died ca. 1794 while en route from South Hadley, Hampshire County, MA, to Gilsum, Cheshire County, NH.

Letter reference: 18 May 1890

Mack, Lucy

Born on 8 July 1775 in Gilsum, Cheshire County, NH, to Solomon Mack and Lydia Gates. Was a paternal grandmother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Joseph Smith Sr. on 24 January 1796 in Tunbridge, Orange County, VT. They were the parents of (1) baby Smith (born and died 1797), (2) Alvin Smith (1798–1823), (3) Hyrum Smith, (4) Sophronia Smith (1803–96), (5) Joseph Smith Jr., (6) Samuel Harrison Smith (1808–44), (7) Ephraim Smith (born and died 1810), (8) William Smith, (9) Katherine Smith, and (10) Don Carlos Smith (1816–41).

Died on 14 May 1856 near Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL.

Letter references: 22 May 1890, 25 August 1897

Mack, Solomon

Born on 28 January 1773 in Marlow, Cheshire County, NH, to Solomon Mack and Lydia Gates. Was a great-uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Esther Hayward (1773–1844) on 29 August 1797 in Gilsum, Cheshire County, NH. They were the parents of nine children.

Married two more wives and had no other children.

Was a captain in the militia and served his town as selectman.

Died on 28 October 1851 in Gilsum.

Letter reference: 22 May 1890

Madsen, Peter

Born on 6 April 1824 in Studsdal, Taulov, Vejle, Denmark, to Mads Pedersen and Mette Marie Hansen.

Married (1) Mariane Madsdatter (1815–81) on 12 November 1847 in Denmark. They were the parents of seven children.

Married five other wives and had thirty-five more children.

Immigrated in 1853 and settled in Sanpete County. Moved with his family to Provo sometime before 1870, where he lived until his death. Became a good friend to Joseph F. during the time Joseph F. lived in Provo.

Died on 20 August 1911 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 7 September 1874 (second letter), 24 November 1874

Maeser, Karl Gottfried

Born on 16 January 1828 in Meiszen, Saxony, Germany, to Johann Gottfried Maeser and Johanna Christina Friederika Zocher.

Married (1) Anna Henrietta Therese Meith (1830–96) on 11 June 1854 in Neustadt, Dresden, Germany. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Emilie Caroline Damke (1829–1917) on 18 October 1875 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

He and his first wife joined the Church in Germany in 1855. After they immigrated to Salt Lake City, he served a mission to Virginia. Presided over the Swiss and German Mission and then over the California Mission from January August of 1894. In 1888 was appointed superintendent of the Church Educational System.

Was an educator. His family moved to Provo when he was called to establish Brigham Young Academy, where he served as president and director from 1876 to 1892.

Died on 15 February 1901 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: May 1887

Matthews, Mercy Ann

Born on 30 January 1832 in Colmworth, Bedfordshire, England, to Timothy Richard Matthews and Ann Fielding. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Graydon Harim Young (1826–72) on 3 August 1866 in Wetherden, Suffolk, England. No issue.

Died on 16 July 1894.

Letter reference: 7 September 1875

Mauritzen, Anne Kirstine

Born on 19 December 1833 in Brekke, Onso, Ostfold, Norway, to Mauritz Arvesen and Anne Malene Nielsen.

Married Abraham Owen Smoot on 17 February 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Worked to improve the economic base of Smoot’s large family with the help of Abraham Owen Smoot’s other wives. Became Primary president of the Utah Stake and worked in that position until death.

Died on 20 January 1894 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 20 May 1858, 30 May 1861, 12 January 1862, 1864

Maxfield, Richard Dunwell

Born on 5 May 1831 at Wilmont Creek, Bedeque, Prince Edward Island, Canada, to John Ellison Maxfield and Sarah Elizabeth Baker. Was a brother-in-law of William Jasper Harris.

Married (1) Artimissa Ann Harris on 31 October 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Ellen Diadema Thompson (1837–1909) on 5 April 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Died on 9 July 1916 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 20 December 1860, 21 June 1869, 22 April 1879

Maxwell, George R.

Born on 16 September 1842 in Little Swan Creek, Monroe County, MI, to Reuben Maxwell and Mary Elizabeth Heritage.

Married (1) Emma Belle Turner (dates unknown) on 16 September 1865 in Monroe County, MI. No issue.

Married (2) Mary Ann Sprague (1850–92) in 1872. They were the parents of three children.

Fought in the American Civil War, serving as lieutenant colonel. Studied to be a lawyer and was appointed by US president Ulysses S. Grant as registrar of land in Utah Territory. Influential in the Liberal Party, which was established to oppose the power of Latter-day Saints in government of Utah Territory in the 1870s. Served as federal marshal for a time before being removed from office for embezzlement.

Died on 2 July 1889 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 31 March 1875

McAllister, John Daniel Thompson

Born on 19 February 1827 in Lewis, Sussex County, DE, to William James Frazier McAllister and Elizabeth Thompson.

Married (1) Ellen Handley (1824–89) on 5 July 1847 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA. They were the parents of five children.

Had eight other wives and twenty-eight more children.

Was one of the presidents of the Sixteenth Quorum of the Seventy, which was a stake calling between 1883 and 1986. For many years was in charge of the Salt Lake Endowment House. Served as president of the St. George Temple and later the Manti Temple. Was a leading soloist in the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.

Died on 18 January 1910 in St. George.

Letter reference: 14 August 1878

McComb, Eleanor Jane

Born on 29 December 1817 in Wheeling, Ohio County, WV, to James Scott McComb and Anne Chidester.

Married (1) Hector H. McLean (1813–67) in 1838 in Wheeling, WV. They were the parents of three children.

Married (2) Parley P. Pratt (1807–57) on 14 November 1855 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 24 October 1874 and was buried in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 18 January 1873

McKean, James B.

Born on 5 August 1821 in Bennington, Bennington County, VT.

Married Catherine Hay (1822–79) on 20 June 1850 in Hoosick, Rensselaer County, NY. They were the parents of one child.

Republican politician and US federal Civil War officer. He was appointed chief justice of Utah Territory’s Supreme Court from 1870 to 1875. Was dedicated to ending plural marriage in Utah. He arraigned Brigham Young before the Utah Supreme Court. However, this case was dismissed after the court ruled that Judge McKean had allowed juries to be drawn illegally. Eventually removed from office by President Ulysses S. Grant because of his abuse of civil rights in Utah.

Died on 5 January 1879 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 May 1872, 31 March 1875

McKenzie, David

Born on 27 December 1833 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland, to David McKenzie and Elizabeth White.

Married Mary Ann Crowther (1840–1910) in 1858 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Served a mission to Scotland, his home country. Immigrated to Utah in 1854 and later worked as a painter and engraver. In 1857 was ordained a Seventy and became a member of the Seventh Quorum of the Seventy. Brigham Young employed him as his private secretary. From 1874 to 1876 served a mission to Great Britain, where he labored in the Scottish conference. Later served as president of the Scotch mission and had charge of publishing the Millennial Star. From 1889 to 1891 acted as bookkeeper in the Presiding Bishop’s office. Served as president of the high priests quorum in the Pioneer Stake.

Died on 10 March 1912 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 26 July 1872, 5 August 1874

McLean, Albert

Born about 1845 in New Orleans, Orleans County, LA, to Hector H. McLean and Eleanor Jane McComb.

Worked as a schoolteacher in Salt Lake City for some time around 1873. No other information known.

Letter reference: 18 January 1873

McLean, Evaline

Born on 25 December 1805 in Green Castle, Franklin County, PA, to John Steel McLean Sr. and Elizabeth Kirk.

Married Joseph Fisher on 17 November 1831 in Freedom, Beaver County, PA. They were the parents of (1) James Madison Fisher, (2) Hellen Maria Fisher, (3) Curtis G. Fisher (1837–38), (4) Elizabeth Jane Fisher, (5) Joseph Armstrong Fisher, (6) Henry Charles Fisher (1844–1929), and (7) Rhuhamah Fisher (1847–75).

Died on 19 July 1893 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 27 October 1870

Mecham, Edward

Born on 22 February 1802 in Canaan, Grafton County, NH, to Joshua Mecham and Permelia Chapman.

Married (1) Irene Currier (1802–64) in 1826 in PA. They were the parents of three children.

Married (6) Sophia Barrows on 29 October 1864 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Married four more wives and had no other children.

According to US census records, he and his wife Sophia Barrows lived in Provo next door to Martha Ann from at least the 1870s until their deaths.

Died on 31 July 1895 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 27 October 1870, 23 February 1871, 20 June 1874, 5 August 1874, 15 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (second letter), 24 November 1874, 31 March 1875, 15 May 1875, 18 March 1885, 4 August 1890, 9 August 1890

Meeks, Priddy

Born on 29 August 1795 in Greenville County, SC, to Athe Meeks and Mollie West.

Married Mary Bartlett (1792–1824) on 13 March 1815 in SC. They were the parents of four children.

Married two other wives and had fifteen more children.

Converted to the Church in 1840 and served as a bishop in Illinois. Joined the Saints in 1847 in Salt Lake City, where he founded the Society of Health. Helped settle several colonies in southern Utah and practiced medicine wherever he lived.

Died on 7 October 1886 in Orderville, Kane County, UT.

Letter reference: 27 October 1870

Merrill, Margaret May

Born on 5 February 1872 in Fillmore, Millard County, UT, to Clarence Merrill and Bathsheba Kate Smith.

Married Joseph Armstrong Fisher on 30 November 1906 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 8 December 1946 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 May 1872

Miller, Mary Leese

Born about 1808 in Nelson, KY, to Aaron Miller and Sarah Thompson.

Married (1) William Oxley (1804–death unknown) about 1829. No issue.

Married (2) John Beesly (1797–1864) in 1836 in Ohio. They were the parents of nine children.

Lived for a time in Provo, Utah County, UT, and apparently assisted Joseph F. with temple work.

Died on 25 January 1888.

Letter reference: 23 August 1884

Molen, Simpson Montgomery

Born on 14 September 1832 in Jacksonville, Morgan County, IL, to Jesse Molen and Laurany or Lieurany Huffaker.

Married (1) Jane Elizabeth Hyde (1843–1934) on 7 August 1859 in Lehi, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of two children.

Married (2) Elizabeth Collins (1837–1930) on 2 July 1863 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Left Salt Lake City in 1854 to serve a mission in the Sandwich Islands. Returned to Utah in 1858. Served as first counselor in the bishopric in Hyde Park, Cache Valley, UT. Was a lieutenant in the Nauvoo Legion. Called in the spring of 1876 to serve a second mission to the Sandwich Islands, on which his family accompanied him. Served a mission to the United States from 1874 to 1875. Presided over the Hawaiian Mission from 1876 to 1879, supervising the work on Church farms and sugar plantations. Returned to Utah in 1879. Elected assessor and collector of Cache County, UT. Served as bishop of the Hyrum Ward. Served as first counselor in the presidency of the Cache Stake of Zion.

Died on 29 November 1900 in Hyrum, Cache County, UT.

Letter reference: 25 July 1857

Morgan, John Hamilton

Born on 8 August 1842 in Greensburg, Decatur County, IN, to Gerrard Morgan III and Eliza Ann Hamilton.

Married Hellen Melvina Grosebeck (1852–1930) on 24 October 1868 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Married two other wives and had eight more children.

Fought in the Civil War in Illinois. Moved to Salt Lake City, where he founded the Morgan Commercial College in 1867. Taught there until it closed in 1874. Joined the Church in 1867 and then served in the Southern States Mission, first as a missionary and then as mission president. Served as president of a Quorum of the Seventy. Also served as a Republican representative on the Utah Territorial Legislature.

Died on 14 August 1894 in Preston, Franklin County, ID.

Letter reference: 26 January 1885

Muhlestein, Nicholas

Born on 7 October 1831 in Toffen, Canton Berne, Switzerland. Given name was also spelled “Nicholes.”

Married (1) Mary Howenstein (1835–92) on 6 May 1858 in Kolliken, Aagau, Switzerland. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Anna Caroline Wintsh (1851–1934) on 13 April 1868 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Was a high priest. Was one of the presidents of the Thirty-Fourth Quorum of the Seventy, which was a stake calling from 1883 to 1986. Was a musician, watchmaker, jeweler, farmer, and fruit grower. Participated in the Walker War.

Died on 9 June 1916 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 8 September 1874, 6 November 1874, 16 November 1874, 8 December 1874

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Nebeker, George

Born on 22 January 1827 in Stantan, Newcastle County, DE, to George Nebeker and Susannah Meredith.

Married (1) Maria Louisa Leonard (1834–1904) on 29 August 1863 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married two other wives and had seventeen children.

Served his first mission in 1854 among the Indians in the White and Elk Mountains. Served on the high council in the Salt Lake Stake of Zion from 1859 to 1864. Served as president of the Hawaiian Mission from 1865 to 1873. Served a mission to the United States in the fall and winter of 1879–80. Was also a colonizer in Utah and Nevada.

Died on 1 December 1886 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 May 1871

Nelson, George Smith

Born on 20 October 1898 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Nelson and Leonora Smith. Was a grandson of Joseph F.

Married Edna Virginia Cannon (1898–1990) on 15 August 1923. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 7 March 1995 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 25 October 1898

Nelson, Joseph Smith

Born on 22 February 1897 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Nelson and Leonora Smith. Was a grandson of Joseph F. and a great-nephew of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Nora Morris Cannon (1897–1964) on 17 August 1923 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Married (2) Ethel Barbara Whitaker (1899–1994) on 9 April 1965 in Manti, Sanpete County, UT. No issue.

Died on 13 May 1980 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 14 November 1916

Nelson, Leileth

Born on 9 February 1884 in Smithfield, Cache County, UT, to John Alexander Nelson and Ella Elizabeth Thomas. Was a daughter-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Heber Chase Rich on 2 September 1902 in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. They were the parents of three children.

Died on 17 January 1975 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 March 1916

Nelson, William

Born on 18 October 1812 in Morland, Westmoreland, England, to Thomas Nelson and Elizabeth Thompson.

Married (1) Sarah Williams (1814–1901) on 17 February 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of four children.

Married (2) Sarah Bollwinkel on 13 March 1856 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married four other wives. No issue.

Died on 31 March 1908 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: April 1856

Nibley, Charles Wilson

Born on 5 February 1849 in Hunterfield, Midlothian, Scotland, to James Nibley and Jane Wilson Nibley.

Married (1) Rebecca Neibaur (1851–1928) on 30 March 1869 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Married two other wives and had fourteen more children.

Served in many capacities in the Church. Served a mission to New York in 1869. Served a mission to England and served as a counselor in a stake presidency. In 1907 chosen as Presiding Bishop of the Church. On several occasions accompanied Joseph F. on his travels around the world. Was also a successful businessman, lumberman, and merchant.

Died on 11 December 1931 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 19 September 1910

Nixon

Unknown individual. In one letter to Martha Ann, Joseph F. used this man’s life as an example of the dangers of drinking in excess.

Letter reference: 14 June 1872

Nuttall, Leonard John

Born on 6 July 1834 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England, to William Nuttall and Mary Langhorn.

Married (1) Elizabeth Clarkson on 25 December 1856 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of twelve children.

Married (2) Sophia Elizabeth Taylor (1849–1909) on 31 August 1875 in Salt Lake City. She was the daughter of John Taylor and Harriett Whitaker. They were the parents of six children.

Was a colonel during the Black Hawk War. Served as a missionary to England from 1874 to 1875, bishop of the Kanab Ward from 1875 to 1877, president of the Kanab Stake from 1877 to 1884, and private secretary to John Taylor and Wilford Woodruff. Elected secretary of the Provo Co-operative Mercantile Institution. Served a mission to Washington, DC. Held several civic responsibilities in Provo, including probate judge, county recorder, and Utah County clerk.

Died on 23 February 1905 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 20 June 1874, 5 August 1874, 6 November 1874, 24 November 1874, 15 May 1875, 7 September 1875, 29 November 1877, 1 August 1884

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Passey, Alene

Born on 7 June 1912 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Roy Passey and Sarah Lovina Harris. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Died on 10 December 1932 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 3 March 1913

Passey, Lee Roy

Born on 19 June 1908 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Roy Passey and Sarah Lovina Harris. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Died on 10 October 1928 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 3 March 1913

Passey, Verna

Born on 18 July 1910 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Roy Passey and Sarah Lovina Harris. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married Anson Bowen Call Jr. (1900–1993) on 10 June 1931 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 8 October 1986 in Logan, Cache County, UT.

Letter references: 26 December 1911, 3 March 1913

Patten, Johanna

Born on 18 April 1860 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Thomas Jefferson Patten and Johanna Hollister. Was a daughter-in-law of Martha Ann.

Married Joseph Albert Harris, son of William Jasper Harris and Martha Ann, on 13 September 1878 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 4 August 1948 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 November 1883

Peake, Mary Ann

Born on 29 October 1806 in Harwich, Lancashire, England, to Robert Peak and Dinah Walker. From various records it appears that at some point Mary Ann decided to add an e to the spelling of her last name. Of her eleven siblings, six spell their last name with an e. Was the aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) William Greenhalgh (1801–55) on 12 October 1823 in Deane, Lancashire, England. No issue.

Married (2) Joseph Fielding on 23 January 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Mary Ann Fielding (1846–1922), (2) John Hyrum Fielding (born and died 1847), and (3) Josephine Fielding.

Died on 12 January 1885 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 20 May 1858

Peery, Luacine

Born on 2 December 1912 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Strass Peery and Julina Clarissa Smith. Was a granddaughter of Joseph F.

Married (1) Malcolm John Pingree (1908–70) on 19 September 1935 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Married (2) Edward L. Bunnell (1928–2017) on 5 October 1987 in Utah. No issue.

Died on 11 August 2011 in Roy, Weber County, UT.

Letter reference: 13 December 1916

Peterson, Alfred William, Jr.

Born on 25 May 1905 in Salt Lake City to Alfred William Peterson and Mary Sophronia Smith. Was a grandson of Joseph F.

Died on 21 November 1905 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 22 November 1905

Phillips, Louisa Adelada

Born on 29 December 1840 in Southampton, New Brunswick, Canada, to Matthew George Dow Phillips and Elizabeth Phillips.

Married George W. Jacques (1836–1911) on 8 March 1856. Sealed in the Endowment House on 31 July 1857.

Traveled with her family to Utah in 1855, when she was fourteen years old. The Phillips family started across the plains with the Seth M. Blair/Edward Stevenson Company, but family members soon died from cholera, so they stopped at the Big Nemaha River “to clean up the wagon and selves.” They then continued on to Utah with the Richard Ballantyne Company, arriving on 25 September 1855.

Died on 14 December 1915 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 21 November 1871

Pierce, Edith Evelina

Born on 18 November 1836 in Brandywine, Chester County, PA, to Robert Pierce and Hannah Harvey. Was the sister-in-law of Jerusha Smith, the half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married James Madison Fisher on 12 February 1857 in Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 19 May 1917 in East Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 5 April 1857

Pierce, Eli Thomas

Born on 27 January 1870 in North Ward, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a nephew of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Annie Margrett Olsen (1871–1926) on 14 February 1890 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Mary Augusta Atkinson (1877–1961) on 16 February 1927 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Was a farmer and stock raiser.

Died on 22 July 1929 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter reference: 22 June 1912

Pierce, Hannah Eveline

Born on 17 September 1855 in Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Aaron Beckstead (1858–1924) on 12 November 1876 in Brigham City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 27 March 1916 in West Jordan, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 31 January 1856, 14 July 1856, 17 December 1856, 22 February 1863

Pierce, Hyrum Robert

Born on 9 April 1857 in North Ward, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a nephew of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Nellie Faith Hale (1871–1948) on 21 July 1891 in Ouray, Ouray County, CO. They were the parents of two children.

Married (2) Lovina Rosalina Palmer (1866–1948) about 1882 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 17 April 1917 in Brigham, Box Elder County, UT.

Letter references: 3 May 1857, 22 February 1863

Pierce, Lucy Lucinda

Born on 22 January 1877 in North Ward, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 18 June 1880 in Calls Fort, Box Elder County, UT.

Letter reference: 4 June 1880

Pierce, Margaret Jerusha

Born on 10 January 1863 in North Ward, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 12 October 1864, in Box Elder County, UT.

Letter reference: 22 February 1863

Pierce, Martha Lovina

Born on 23 August 1860 in Brigham City, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married John Hyrum Green (1858–1944) on 30 November 1882 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 1 March 1926 in Layton, Davis County, UT.

Letter references: 26 September 1860, 20 December 1860, 8 December 1861, 22 February 1863

Pierce, William

Born on 2 April 1833 in Brandywine Township, Chester County, PA, to Robert Pierce and Hannah Harvey. Was a brother-in-law of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Jerusha Smith on 28 December 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Hannah Eveline Pierce, (2) Hyrum Robert Pierce, (3) Martha Lovina Pierce, (4) Margaret Jerusha Pierce (1863–64), (5) Sarah McKay Pierce (1865–1910), (6) William Harvey Pierce, (7) Eli Thomas Pierce, (8) Edith Irene Pierce (1872–1939), and (9) Lucy Lucinda Pierce.

Married (2) Mary Electa Walker (1840–1904) on 21 November 1863 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children. They later divorced.

Died on 7 February 1908 in Harper Ward, Box Elder County, UT.

Letter references: 18 October 1855, 18 February 1856, 11 May 1857, 20 May 1858, 30 May 1861, 3 February 1862, Fall 1862, 22 June 1864, 7 December 1870

Pierce, William Harvey

Born on 26 May 1868 in North Ward, Box Elder County, UT, to William Pierce and Jerusha Smith. Was a nephew of Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Nickname was “Willie.”

Died on 21 May 1880 in Box Elder County, UT.

Letter reference: 4 June 1880

Poulsen, Maren

Born on 9 October 1835 in Lihmskov, Norup, Vejle, Denmark, to Mads Powelson and Dorthea Kirstine Mikkelson.

Married John Peter Rasmus Johnson on 16 January 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Died on 5 October 1874 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 5 October 1874

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Raymond, Elizabeth C. “Libbie” Lattin

Born about 1850 in Illinois.

Married William Miner Raymond (dates unknown) on 22 July 1874 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Died sometime after 1880.

Letter reference: 27 February 1876

Reynolds, Ethel Georgina

Born on 23 October 1889 in Salt Lake City to George Reynolds and Amelia Jane Schofield. Was a daughter-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Joseph Fielding Smith on 2 November 1908 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Served in various organizations of the Church from early girlhood and worked for a time in the Church Historian’s Office. For several years served as chairman of the genealogical department of the Salt Lake Stake Relief Society and as assistant to Willard Young in the Salt Lake Genealogical Society. Also served as a member of the Relief Society General Board.

Died on 26 August 1937 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 20 March 1916

Rice, Leonard Gurley

Born on 3 September 1829 in Northville, Wayne County, MI, to Ira Rice and Sarah Ann Harrington.

Married (1) Elizabeth Almira Babbitt (1830–1907) on 18 March 1849 in Kanesville, Pottowattamie County, IA. They were the parents of twelve children.

Leonard had two other wives and fourteen more children.

Was an excellent horseman and ox team handler. Called on to help in the rescue of the Martin Handcart Company. Served a mission to England from 1865 to 1867.

Died on 13 September 1886 in Farmington, Davis County, UT.

Letter reference: 14 June 1872

Rich, Alice May

Born on 11 October 1877 in Salt Lake City to David Patten Rich and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married Robert Roscoe Sant (1876–1942) on 16 June 1900 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Sarah Kimball Sant (1901–79), (2) Robert Smith Sant, and (3) Kimball Smith Sant (1911–81).

When her mother married Joseph F., she was sealed into his family and her surname was changed from Rich to Smith.

Died on 20 October 1920 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, CA.

Letter references: 19 March 1898, 2 April 1905

Rich, Charles Coulson (1)

Born on 21 August 1809 in Big Bone, Campbell County, KY, to Joseph Rich and Nancy O’Neal.

Married (1) Sarah De Armon Pea (1814–93) on 11 February 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO. They were the parents of nine children.

Had five other wives and forty-two more children.

Was a leader of Latter-day Saint defensive forces in Missouri, Illinois, and Utah. Led colonizing parties in Iowa, Idaho, and California. Served as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1849 to 1883. Served a mission to California from 1849 to 1850 and to England from 1860 to 1862; in his second mission assisted mission president Amasa Mason Lyman. Served many years as a member of the Council and House Territorial Legislature.

Died on 17 November 1883 in Paris, Bear Lake County, ID.

Letter reference: 1 March 1862

Rich, Charles Coulson (2)

Born on 19 November 1881 in Salt Lake City to David Patten Rich and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married Manon Lyman (1890–1964) on 16 April 1909 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

After his mother married Joseph F., he was sealed to Joseph F.’s family. Surname was changed from Rich to Smith.

Died on 20 April 1933 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 24 December 1906, 24 May 1909

Rich, Heber Chase

Born on 19 November 1881 in Salt Lake City to David Patten Rich and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married Leileth Nelson on 2 September 1902 in Magrath, Alberta, Canada. They were the parents of three children.

Sealed to the Smith family after his mother married Joseph F. Surname was changed from Rich to Smith.

Died on 29 December 1971 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 2 April 1905, 20 March 1916

Richards, Joseph Smith

Born on 4 October 1848 in Fort Bridger, Uinta County, WY, to Willard Richards and Sarah Longstroth. Was a brother-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Louisa Marie Taylor (1857–1935) on 30 June 1876 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Was a physician.

Died on 30 October 1914 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 6 August 1870, 9 August 1890

Richards, Pauline

Born on 11 May 1853 in Salt Lake City to Willard Richards and Sarah Longstroth. Was a sister-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Abraham Fairbanks Doremus (1849–1933) on 15 November 1869 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Cora Doremus, (2) Harriet Doremus (1872–76), (3) Abraham Fairbanks Doremus (born and died 1876), (4) Hattie Pauline Doremus Hagman (1878–1942), and (5) May Doremus (born and died 1887).

Died on 21 September 1947 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

Richards, Rhoda Ann Jennetta

Born on 15 September 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Willard Richards and Jennetta Richards. Was a sister-in-law of Joseph F.

Married Benjamin Franklin Knowlton on 31 October 1863 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Willard Knowlton (born and died 1865), (2) Wilhelmina Knowlton (born and died 1865), (3) Benjamin Franklin Knowlton (1866–1933), (4) Jenetta Knowlton (1868–71), (5) Harriet Knowlton, (6) Sidney Richards Knowlton (1873–76), (7) William Hooper Knowlton (1874–76), (8) Ida Knowlton (1876–1961), (9) Heber John Knowlton (1878–1906), (10) George Quincy Knowlton (1880–1957), and (11) Willard Richards Knowlton (1882–84).

Educated her own children at home.

Died on 3 May 1882 in Farmington, Davis County, UT.

Letter references: 6 August 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871

Richards, Sarah Ellen

Born on 25 August 1850 in Salt Lake City to Willard Richards and Sarah Longstroth. Nickname was “Sary.”

Married Joseph F. on 1 March 1868 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Sarah Ellen Smith, (2) Leonora Smith, (3) Joseph Richards Smith, (4) Heber John Smith, (5) Rhoda Ann Smith, (6) Minerva Smith, (7) Alice Smith, (8) Willard Richards Smith, (9) Franklin Richards Smith, (10) Jeanetta Smith, and (11) Asenath Smith.

Was a very devoted and loving wife and mother. Enjoyed sewing. Served in the Relief Society and chosen as counselor in the Daughters of Utah Pioneers when the organization was created.

Died on 22 March 1915 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 1 December 1868, 13 July 1869, 17 August 1869, 24 December 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 29 March 1870, 3 (31) March 1870, 5 July 1870, 6 August 1870, 18 August 1870, 7 December 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871, 26 May 1871, 14 September 1871, 3 May 1872, 18 January 1873, 20 June 1874, 15 August 1874, 5 October 1874, 24 November 1874, 26 November 1875, 11 July 1876, 25 August 1877, 14 August 1878, 22 April 1879, 18 September 1881, 13 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 15 August 1884, 18 March 1885, 2 May 1890, 9 August 1890, 12 May 1897, 19 March 1898, 13 October 1898, 2 April 1901, 8 March 1907, 22 June 1912, 20 August 1912, 5 February 1915, 17 February 1915, 17 July 1915

Richards, Willard Brigham

Born on 25 January 1847 in Winter Quarters, Douglas County, NE, to Willard Richards and Sarah Longstroth. Was a brother-in-law of Joseph F.

Married (1) Harriet Ann Fairbanks Doremus (1851–88) on 22 August 1877 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Married (2) Mary Louisa Snelgrove (1856–1952) on 5 June 1889 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Died on 30 May 1942 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 December 1871

Robinson, John King

Born on 12 July 1836 in St. Stephen, Charlotte, New Brunswick, Canada.

Married Ellen Kay (1847–1929) in 1866 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Was the assistant surgeon at Fort Douglass in early 1866. After a time, he and other members of the Fort established residence in Salt Lake City, where he became a prominent member of the non–Latter-day Saint community. Married the apostate daughter of a local doctor.

Murdered in 1866 in Salt Lake City. Several well-known men in the Church were accused of committing the murder.

Died on 22 October 1866 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 December 1871

Robinson, Joseph

Born on 4 September 1831 in Islip, Northamptonshire, England, to Samuel Robinson and Martha Barron. Was a father-in-law of Franklin Hill Harris, a son of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Jemima Parkes (1831–1908) on 26 November 1853 in Derby, Derbyshire, England. They were the parents of (1) Elizabeth Annie Robinson (1857–1938), (2) Jemima Mary Robinson (1859–77), (3) Joseph William Robinson (1860–73), (4) Samuel John Robinson (1863–1948), (5) Jedde James Robinson (1865–1945), and (6) Josephine Parkes Robinson.

Married (2) Anna (Addy) Maria Stephenson (1836–1900) on 5 February 1886. No issue. They later divorced.

Operated a cooperative water-powered sawmill eight miles up Payson Canyon for years. Ordained a Seventy in Payson. In 1880 called to serve a mission to England. Was a cabinetmaker. In later years moved to Mexico in a colonizing group. Served in the temple whenever there was one nearby.

Died on 26 June 1915 in Canutillo, El Paso County, TX.

Letter reference: 17 July 1915

Robinson, Josephine Parkes

Born on 9 August 1868 in Payson, Utah County, UT, to Joseph Robinson and Jemima Parkes. Was a daughter-in-law of Martha Ann.

Married Franklin Hill Harris on 26 January 1898 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Died on 12 November 1965 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 17 July 1915

Rogers, Washington Bolivar

Born on 16 September 1826 in Mantua, Portage County, OH, to Noah Rogers and Eda Hollister.

Married (1) Sarah Jane Thomas (1833–70) on 29 December 1859 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Married two other wives and had twelve more children.

Served a mission to Hawai‘i beginning on 4 May 1854. Some of his fellow missionaries were Joseph F., Silas Smith, Silas S. Smith, Simpson M. Molen, and Orson K. Whitney.

Died on 14 January 1913 in Logan, Cache County, UT.

Letter reference: 20 October 1856

Russell, Mary Elizabeth

Born on 11 February 1833 near Toronto, York, Canada, to Isaac Russell and Mary Walton.

Married Andrew Scott Gray (1836–99) on 15 March 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 21 November 1905 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 23 February 1871

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Sansom, Charles

Born on 16 April 1826 in Forest Green, Avening, Gloucester, England, to John Sansom and Sarah Lucas.

Married (1) Mary Susannah Hartle (about 1830–51) on 31 October 1847. No issue.

Married (2) Mary Ann Lewis (1835–1906) on 13 November 1853. They were the parents of eleven children.

Married Susannah Hartle in 1847, two years after his conversion. Immigrated to the United States from England, arriving in New Orleans in 1849 and settling in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO. After his wife died, he moved to Salt Lake City in 1852. Lived in the Twentieth Ward in Salt Lake City and worked as a dry-goods clerk in a ward cooperative store. Ordained a Seventy and served a mission to England from 1873 to 1874. Also served as secretary in the Sunday School of the Salt Lake City Twentieth Ward from November 1888 to December 1899.

Died on 28 March 1908 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 7 September 1874 (first letter)

Sant, Robert Smith

Born on 29 March 1905 in Salt Lake City to Robert Roscoe Sant and Alice May Rich. Was a grandson of Joseph F.

Married Natalie Evelyn Willis (1901–92) on 2 June 1927 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 13 October 1988 in Logan, Cache County, UT.

Letter reference: 2 April 1905

Schoeni, Christian

Born on 5 May 1831 in Otterback, Bern, Switzerland, to Christen Schoeni and Elisabeth Wenger.

Married (1) Elisabeth Muhlestein (1834–66) in 1862 in Switzerland. They were the parents of three children.

Married (2) Maria Burgener (1847–1922) in 1867 in Switzerland. They were the parents of ten children.

Joined the Church in Switzerland and immigrated to Utah to be with the Saints. In several letters from Martha Ann, he requested to be sealed to Joseph F. It appears he was subsequently given permission.

Died on 21 January 1900 in Midway, Wasatch County, UT.

Letter references: 8 September 1874, 6 November 1874, 8 December 1874

Schwartz, Mary Taylor

Born on 30 April 1865 in Holladay, Salt Lake County, UT, to William Schwartz and Agnes Taylor.

Married Joseph F. on 13 January 1884 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) John Schwartz Smith (1888–89), (2) Calvin Schwartz Smith, (3) Samuel Schwartz Smith (1892–1983), (4) James Schwartz Smith (1894–1950), (5) Agnes Smith (1897–1966), (6) Silas Schwartz Smith (1900–1983), and (7) Royal Grant Smith.

Attended the public school in her ward and later attended Deseret University. While she was a teenager, her uncle John Taylor employed her as a housekeeper. During that time, she was introduced to Joseph F. While Joseph F. was away on a mission, she attended Brigham Young University. Completed courses in obstetrics and nursing. Later studied medicine and enjoyed playing the piano.

Served in ward and stake Primaries, as president of the Fourteenth Ward Retrenchment Association, as an aide in the Salt Lake Stake Primary, as first Primary president of the Ensign Stake, and on the general board of the Relief Society. In 1910 accompanied Joseph F. on a trip to Europe. Following her husband’s death, served almost daily as a temple worker in the Salt Lake Temple.

Died on 5 December 1956 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 8 March 1907, 26 December 1911, 20 August 1912, 9 July 1914, 30 September 1916

Scott, Andrew Hunter

Born on 21 August 1815 in Hulmeville, Middleton, Bucks County, PA, to Joshua Scott and Ann Keen.

Married (1) Sarah Leeds Sleeper (1816–1900) on 18 February 1838 in Vincent Town, Burlington County, NJ. They were the parents of five children.

Had two other wives and nineteen other children.

Was a tailor by trade. Also farmed and imported sheep. Manufactured woolen cloth and engaged in bee raising and silk culture. Ordained a Seventy in 1854. Was the first director of the Deseret Agriculture and Manufacturing Society of Utah County. Built the first schoolhouse in the Provo Second Ward, the first courthouse in Utah County, the Provo meetinghouse, and the Provo Woolen Mills. Helped to construct canyon roads and bridges and dams on the Provo River. In 1861 ordained the second bishop of the Provo Second Ward. Served Provo City as recorder, assessor, collector, and watermaster. Served as mayor of Provo for six years.

Died on 11 October 1874 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 5 October 1874

Sharp, Cecilia

Born on 27 November 1860 in Salt Lake City to John Sharp and Jane Patterson.

Contracted spotted fever as a child and died soon after.

Died on 16 May 1872 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 17 May 1872

Sharp, John

Born on 9 November 1820 in Devonside, Tilliconltry, Clackmannan, Scotland, to John Sharp and Mary Hunter.

Married (1) Jane Patterson (1818–82) in 1839 in Scotland. They were the parents of (1) John Sharp Jr. (1841–91), (2) James Sharp (1843–1903), (3) Margaret Sharp (1845–1906), (4) Adam Sharp (1849–50), (5) Jane Sharp (1849–53), (6) Catharine Sharp (1852–1901), (7) Adam Sharp (1855–90), (8) Agnes Sharp (1857–1921), (9) Cecelia Sharp, and (10) Elizabeth Alice Sharp (1864–1923).

Married two other wives and had thirteen more children.

Was bishop of the Salt Lake City Twentieth Ward and superintendent of the Utah Central Railroad.

Died on 23 December 1891 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 17 May 1872

Simmons, Edna Mae

Born on 1 April 1899 in Mammoth, Juab County, UT, to Jonothan Simmons and Lucy Smith Harris. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Vivian Clyde Safford (1896–1919) on 15 May 1918. They were the parents of Virginia Safford (1919–98).

Married (2) Leon Albert Hedquist (1898–1991) on 28 June 1921. They were the parents of three children.

Raised by Martha Ann, her maternal grandmother, following her mother’s death in 1902 or 1903.

Died on 14 May 1986 in Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 10 April 1907, 22 December 1911, 23 December 1912, 3 March 1913, 9 July 1914, 5 February 1915, 17 July 1915

Simmons, John Arthur

Born on 17 December 1900 in Robinson, Juab County, UT, to Jonathan Simmons and Lucy Smith Harris. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married Blanche Dayton (1896–1980) on 6 March 1923 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 30 October 1961.

Letter references: 10 April 1907, 22 December 1911, 23 December 1912, 3 March 1913, 5 February 1915, 17 July 1915

Singleton, Melinda Lucretia (“Lula”)

Born on 15 August 1874 in Springville, Utah County, UT, to Hubert Singleton and Eliza Mower.

Married Israel William Roberts Hudson on 9 September 1896 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of seven children.

Apparently rented a home in Provo that belonged to Joseph F.

Died on 18 March 1955 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 7 July 1914

Smith, Agnes Charlotte

Born on 1 August 1836 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH, to Don Carlos Smith and Agnes Moulton Coolbrith. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Henry Peterson (1826–68) on 3 March 1858 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. They were the parents of seven children.

Moved with her mother to Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA, in the 1850s.

Died on 31 January 1873 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA.

Letter references: 9 June 1855, 23 November 1855, 25 July 1857

Smith, Albert Jesse

Born on 16 September 1881 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Died on 25 August 1883 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 18 September 1881, 23 November 1881, 13 March 1883, 27 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 26 August 1883, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Albert William

Born on 4 August 1862 in Salt Lake City to Elias Smith and Amy Jane King. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 29 July 1866 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 November 1875

Smith, Alexander Hale

Born on 2 June 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Emma Hale. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Elizabeth Agnes Kendall (1843–1919) on 23 May 1861 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of nine children.

Baptized a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (RLDS) on 25 May 1862 in Nauvoo by his brother Joseph Smith III. Served RLDS missions to Iowa, California, Utah, Missouri, Illinois, Kansas, Wisconsin, Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Hawai‘i, and Australia. Ordained an RLDS Apostle on 10 April 1873 and served as counselor to RLDS Church President Joseph Smith III from 1897 to 1902. Also served as RLDS Church Patriarch from 1897 to 1909.

Died on 12 August 1909 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL.

Letter references: 21 June 1869, 13 July 1869, 17 August 1869

Smith, Alfred Jason

Born on 13 December 1876 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Died on 6 April 1878 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 22 April 1878, 26 August 1883, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Alice

Born on 27 July 1882 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Died on 29 April 1901 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 13 March 1883, 27 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 2 April 1901

Smith, Alvin Fielding

Born on 19 July 1874 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Married Amelia Atkins (1875–1960) on 30 June 1903 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Died on 4 January 1948 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 15 August 1874, 24 November 1874, 2 April 1905

Smith, Andrew Kimball

Born on 6 January 1893 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married (1) Gladys Nielsen (1898–1938) on 1 June 1921 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of two children.

Married two other wives. No issue.

Died on 23 August 1951 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 19 March 1898, 25 July 1904, 7 July 1914

Smith, Andrew McLean

Born on 16 May 1823 in Smith, Washington County, PA, to William Henderson Smith and Hannah McLean.

Married Serinna Thompson on 14 August 1857 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

No other information is known.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Smith, Asenath

Born on 28 December 1896 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Married Clifford Earl Conklin (1892–1992). They were the parents of three children.

Died on 3 August 1982 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 May 1897

Smith, Bathsheba Kate

Born on 14 August 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to George Albert Smith and Bathsheba Wilson Bigler. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Nickname was “Kate.”

Married Clarence Merrill (1841–1918) on 3 January 1861 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of fourteen children.

Was a skilled artist. Could make shoes, hats, coats, and dresses. Active in drama and painted scenery for local theater productions following her family’s move to Fillmore, Millard County, UT. Her husband, Clarence, was a good friend of her brother George Albert Smith Jr.

Died on 22 December 1920 in Crescent, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 3 May 1872, 1 February 1906

Smith, Briant Grant

Born on 15 December 1916 in Salt Lake City to Willard Richards Smith and Florence Grant.

Married Cecile Eileen Jackson (1919–2004) on 16 March 1943 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 14 January 2006 and was buried in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 19 December 1916

Smith, Calvin Schwartz

Born on 29 May 1890 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Mary Taylor Schwartz.

Married Ethel Lucille Dimond (1897–1986) on 28 September 1917 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of thirteen children.

Died on 15 June 1966 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 22 November 1905

Smith, David Asael

Born on 24 May 1879 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married Emily Jenkins on 24 January 1901 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of ten children.

Served as a member of the General Board of the Deseret Sunday School Union. Was a member of the Salt Lake Stake Sunday School Board, vice president of the Dr. W. H. Groves LDS Hospital, president of the Tabernacle Choir, and member of the Presiding Bishopric.

Died on 6 April 1952 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 7 February 1901, 5 February 1915, 20 March 1916

Smith, David Hyrum

Born on 17 November 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Joseph Smith Jr. and Emma Hale. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Clara Charlotte Hartshom (1851–1926) on 10 May 1870 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of one child.

Baptized into the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 26 June 1861 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. Served as a counselor in the RLDS Presidency from 1873 to 1885.

Died on 29 August 1904 in Elgin, Kane County, IL.

Letter references: 21 June 1869, 13 July 1869, 17 August 1869

Smith, Donnette

Born on 17 September 1872 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson. Nickname was “Donnie.”

Married Alonzo Pratt Kesler (1868–1918) on 26 December 1900 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Donnette Kesler, (2) Marion Kesler (1903–51), (3) Alonzo Pratt Kesler (1905–84), (4) Henry Smith Kesler, (5) Imogene Kesler (1909–93), and (6) Mack Smith Kesler (1911–99).

Acted as superintendent of the LDS College from 1894 to 1896 and was a worker in the Red Cross social service in 1919. Presided over the YLMIA (Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Association, precursor to the Young Women organization) of the Salt Lake City Sixteenth Ward and was a member of the Salt Lake Stake YLMIA board through 1904. Was a member of the Ensign Stake Sunday School board from 1924 to 1928 and of the Ensign Stake genealogical board from 1928 to 1936. Was president of the Utah State Kindergarten Association from 1902 to 1903 and vice president of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers in 1922. Also labored extensively as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake Temple.

Died on 15 September 1961 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 27 February 1874, 24 November 1874, 22 April 1878, 11 February 1887, 28 March 1896, 12 May 1897, 7 February 1901, 24 April 1909, 6 May 1909, 24 May 1909, 22 December 1909, 18 June 1913

Smith, Edith Eleanor

Born on 3 January 1894 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married William Thorn Patrick (1890–1969) on 1 January 1918 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 21 May 1987 in Bountiful, Davis County, UT.

Letter references: 19 March 1898, 26 December 1911

Smith, Edna Melissa

Born on 6 October 1879 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Married John Fife Bowman (1880–1960) on 27 January 1903 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 26 October 1958 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 13 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 6 September 1899, 16 October 1899, 2 April 1905, 27 November 1907, 20 March 1916, 19 December 1916

Smith, Edward Arthur

Born on 1 November 1858 in Brampton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England. Was an adopted son of Joseph F.

Married Cytha Ellen Smith (1863–1947) on 3 March 1881 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Died on 17 July 1911 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada.

Letter references: 1 December 1868, 13 July 1869, 17 August 1869, 24 December 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 29 March 1870, 3 (31) March 1870, 5 July 1870, 7 December 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871, 21 April 1871, 12 December 1871, 18 January 1873

Smith, Edward Hunter

Born on 5 August 1875 in Salt Lake City to Elias Smith and Amy Jane King. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 25 November 1875 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 November 1875

Smith, Elias

Born on 6 September 1804 in Royalton, Windsor County, VT, to Asael Smith and Elizabeth Schellenger. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Charity Smith (1808–88) about 1829. No issue.

Married (2) Lucy Brown on 6 August 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Emily Jane Smith (1850–78), (2) Lucy Elizabeth Smith (1855–1944), (3) Elias Asahel Smith (1857–1942), and (4) Edith Ann Smith (1861–1954).

Married (3) Amy Jane King on 15 April 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Silas Thomas Smith (1857–1931), (2) Jesse Moroni Smith (1858–1937), (3) Rebecca Jane Smith (1860–1923), (4) Albert William Smith (1862–66), (5) Mary Alzina Knapp Smith (1865–1953), (6) Martha Priscilla Smith (1865–1946), (7) Amy Esther Smith (1867–1910), (8) Angeline Adelia Smith (1869–1950), (9) Franklin Elias Smith (1871–1917), (10) Sarah Susannah Smith (1873–1952), (11) Thomas King Smith, (12) Edward Hunter Smith, and (13) Hiram Bennett Smith (1877–1951).

Was a schoolteacher. While living in Nauvoo was business manager of the Times and Seasons and the Nauvoo Neighbor. Elected probate judge of Salt Lake County. In 1862 was a member of the constitutional convention. Was business manager of the Deseret News and its third editor from 1859 to 1863, following Albert Carrington.

Died on 24 June 1888 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 20 May 1858, 22 June 1864, 26 November 1875

Smith, Elias Wesley

Born on 21 April 1886 in Lā‘ie, O‘ahu, HI, to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married Mary Huskinson Smith (1884–1973) on 15 December 1910 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Served as a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands from 1907 to 1910. Later served as president of the Hawaiian Mission from 1919 to 1922.

Died on 28 December 1970 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 11 February 1887, May 1887, 2 April 1905, 22 December 1909, 10 September 1914

Smith, Elizabeth Maria

Born on 8 October 1854 in Millcreek, Salt Lake County, UT, to John Smith and Hellen Maria Fisher. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Charles Holding Evans (1852–1932) on 18 April 1873 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Mary Elizabeth Smith Evans (1873–1943), (2) Laura Smith Evans, (3) Lillian Smith Evans (1877–1953), (4) Charles John Smith Evans (1879–1950), (5) Sidney Smith Evans (1881–83), (6) Florence Smith Evans (1883–1974), (7) Hyrum Smith Evans (1886–1982), (8) Helen J. Smith Evans (1889–death unknown), and (9) Eva Smith Evans (born and died 1891).

Died on 8 April 1891.

Letter reference: 17 December 1856

Smith, Emily Jane

Born on 11 September 1888 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married John William Walker (1872–1948) on 5 May 1918 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 12 December 1982 in Morgan, Morgan County, UT.

Letter references: 20 June 1892, 19 March 1898, 2 April 1905, 6 May 1909, 24 May 1909, 10 September 1914

Smith, Emma

Born on 21 August 1888 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Married Peter Joseph Jensen (1869–1957) on 9 October 1956 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 28 December 1969 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 20 August 1912, 18 June 1913

Smith, Emma Pearl

Born on 19 April 1871 in Salt Lake City to George Albert Smith and Susan Elizabeth West.

Married William Nugent Williams (1851–1927). No issue.

Died on 6 October 1905 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 May 1872

Smith, Fielding Kimball

Born on 9 April 1900 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married (1) Norma Hughes (1893–1934) on 20 December 1933 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married (2) Ruby Knowell (1893–death unknown) on 19 July 1956 in Jackson, Teton County, WY. No issue.

Died on 20 October 1974 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 25 July 1904

Smith, Franklin Richards

Born on 12 May 1888 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Married (1) Ella Elise Olsen (1894–1965) on 18 August 1913 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Married (2) Naomi Hollingsworth (1909–96) on 17 April 1929 in Farmington, Davis County, UT. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 25 December 1967 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 7 June 1891, 5 February 1915, 17 February 1915

Smith, George Albert

Born on 26 June 1817 in Potsdam, St. Lawrence County, NY, to John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Bathsheba Wilson Bigler on 25 July 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) George Albert Smith Jr. (1842–60), (2) Bathsheba Kate Smith, and (3) John Smith (born and died 1847).

Married (2) Susan Elizabeth West on 28 October 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Clarissa West Smith (1859–1930), (2) Margaret West Smith, (3) Elizabeth Smith (1866–1921), (4) Priscilla Smith (1869–1907), and (5) Emma Pearl Smith (1871–1905).

Married five other wives and had twelve more children.

Served three missions in the 1830s to Ohio and the surrounding areas in the United States. Sent to Nauvoo for his fourth mission. Ordained an Apostle in 1839. Then served a mission to England. Headed the Iron Mission from 1850 to 1852, presided over Utah Valley from 1852 to 1853, and became Church Historian in 1854. The town of St. George, Washington County, UT, was named after him. Sent on a mission to Jerusalem in the early 1870s.

Died on 1 September 1875 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 15 December 1860, 22 June 1864, 3 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 1 July 1873, 27 February 1874, 7 September 1875

Smith, George Albert, Jr.

Born on 7 July 1842 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to George Albert Smith and Bathsheba Wilson Bigler. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Killed by a Navajo Indian while serving a mission to the Indians.

Died on 2 November 1860.

Letter reference: 20 December 1860

Smith, George Carlos

Born on 14 October 1881 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married Lillian Emery on 29 October 1902 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Died on 25 February 1931 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 23 November 1881, 13 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 2 April 1905, 20 March 1916

Smith, Heber John

Born on 3 July 1876 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Died on 3 March 1877 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 11 July 1876, 22 April 1878, 26 August 1883, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Hellen Jerusha

Born on 26 October 1872 in Salt Lake City to John Smith and Hellen Maria Fisher.

Died on 30 July 1881 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 28 July 1881

Smith, Hyrum

Born on 9 February 1800 in Tunbridge, Orange County, VT, to Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Was the father of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Jerusha Barden on 2 November 1826 in Manchester, Ontario County, NY. They were the parents of (1) Lovina Smith, (2) Mary Smith (1829–32), (3) John Smith, (4) Hyrum Smith (1834–41), (5) Jerusha Smith, and (6) Sarah Smith.

Married (2) Mary Fielding on 24 December 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH. They were the parents of (1) Joseph Fielding Smith and (2) Martha Ann Smith (Harris).

Married (3) Mercy Rachel Fielding in August of 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Married (4) Catharine Phillips (1819–1900) in August 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Baptized by his brother Joseph Smith Jr. in June 1829. Appointed second counselor to the Prophet Joseph Smith in Far West, Caldwell County, MO, on 7 November 1837. Called by revelation to be Patriarch to the Church on 19 January 1841.

Died on 27 June 1844 in Carthage Jail, Carthage, Hancock County, IL.

Letter references: 6 August 1870, 26 August 1883, 12 November 1883, 18 June 1890, 4 August 1890, 20 June 1892, 28 January 1895, 25 August 1897, 26 July 1902, 8 February 1904, 23 January 1905, 2 April 1905

Smith, Hyrum Fisher

Born on 10 January 1856 in Sugar House, Salt Lake County, UT, to John Smith and Hellen Maria Fisher. Was a nephew of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Hannah Marie Gibbs (1862–1924) on 12 December 1878 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Died on 9 March 1923 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 17 December 1856, 12 May 1897

Smith, Hyrum Mack

Born on 21 March 1872 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Married Ida Elizabeth Bowman (1872–1918) on 15 November 1895 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Called to be an Apostle. Served as president of the European Mission from 1913 to 1916.

Died on 23 January 1918 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 May 1872, 17 June 1872, 28 March 1896, 19 March 1898, 23 July 1902

Smith, Jeanetta

Born on 25 August 1891 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards. Nickname was “Nettie.”

Married Blanchard Pettit Ashton (1893–1922) on 9 June 1921 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 27 January 1932 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 19 March 1898

Smith, Jerusha

Born on 13 January 1836 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH, to Hyrum Smith and Jerusha Barden. Was a half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Pierce on 28 December 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Hannah Eveline Pierce, (2) Hyrum Robert Pierce, (3) Martha Lavinia Pierce, (4) Margaret Jerusha Pierce (1863–64), (5) Sarah McGhie Pierce (1865–1910), (6) William Harvey Pierce, (7) Eli Thomas Pierce, (8) Edith Irene Pierce (1872–1939), and (9) Lucy Lucinda Pierce.

Died on 27 June 1912 in Harper Ward, Box Elder County, UT.

Letter references: 1 November 1854, 28 January 1855, 18 October 1855, 31 January 1856, 18 February 1856, 14 July 1856, 2 October 1856, 17 December 1856, 3 May 1857, 11 May 1857, 14 June 1857, 25 July 1857, 20 May 1858, 26 September 1860, 15 December 1860, 20 December 1860, 8 December 1861, 12 January 1862, 3 February 1862, 1 March 1862, 30 September 1862, 22 February 1863, 22 June 1864, 1864, 21 June 1869, 27 October 1870, 23 February 1871, 14 June 1872, 27 February 1876, 18 June 1890, 16 January 1891, 27 September 1895, 25 August 1897, 26 July 1900, 22 November 1905, 6 May 1909, 19 September 1910, 7 November 1910, 24 December 1910, 22 June 1912

Smith, Jesse Kimball

Born on 21 May 1896 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married (1) Louise May Anderson on 25 September 1915 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Married (2) Johanna Baty (1903–82) on 3 July 1944. No issue.

Died on 9 June 1953.

Letter references: 19 March 1898, 25 July 1904, 17 February 1916, 20 March 1916

Smith, Jesse Nathaniel

Born on 2 December 1834 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, NY, to Silas Smith and Mary Aikens. Was a first cousin to Hyrum Smith and a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Emma Saraphine West (1836–1910) on 13 May 1852 in Parowan, Iron County, UT. They were the parents of nine children.

Had four other wives and thirty-five other children.

Served in many civic and Church capacities. Participated in the Walker War of 1853–54. Ordained a Seventy on 12 March 1854 and became a member of the Ninth Quorum of the Seventy. Appointed a counselor in the Parowan Stake Presidency. Elected district attorney by the legislature and officiated as clerk of Iron County, UT. Taught school. Elected mayor of Parowan in 1859. Served a mission to Europe from 1861 to 1864 and presided over the Scandinavian Mission from 1862 to 1864. In 1866 elected as probate judge of Iron County. Served a second mission to Scandinavia from 1868 to 1870. In 1879 was called with his family to build up the settlement at Snowflake, Navajo County, Arizona. Served in the Utah legislature in 1880. Served as president of the Snowflake Stake.

Died on 5 June 1906 in Snowflake, Navajo County, AZ.

Letter reference: 15 December 1860

Smith, John

Born on 22 September 1832 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH, to Hyrum Smith and Jerusha Barden. Was a half brother of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Hellen Maria Fisher on 25 December 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Elizabeth Maria Smith, (2) Hyrum Fisher Smith, (3) Lucy Smith, (4) Don Carlos Smith (1861–1937), (5) Joseph Smith (1865–1912), (6) Alvin Fisher Smith (1867–1955), (7) Evaline Smith (1867–78), (8) John David Smith (1870–78), and (9) Hellen Jerusha Smith.

Married (2) Nancy Melissa Lemmon on 18 February 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Spent his childhood as a member of the Church. Moved west with the Saints from Nauvoo and traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with his siblings, driving one of his stepmother’s wagons at age sixteen. Took over the family farm in East Millcreek after the death of his mother, Mary Fielding Smith. Called as the sixth presiding Patriarch to the Church in 1855, serving for fifty-six years. Known and recognized for his spiritual discernment and the simple and powerful patriarchal blessings that he gave. Served a mission to Scandinavia from 1862 to 1864.

Died on 6 November 1911 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 28 January 1855, 9 June 1855, 23 November 1855, 31 January 1856, 18 February 1856, 14 July 1856, 29 July 1856, 2 October 1856, 20 October 1856, 17 December 1856, 3 February 1857, 5 April 1857, 17 April 1857, 3 May 1857, 14 June 1857, 25 July 1857, 20 May 1858, 28 July 1860, 12 March 1861, Spring 1861, 30 May 1861, 8 December 1861, 12 January 1862, 1 March 1862, 22 February 1863, 23 (24) February 1863, 12 June 1864, 21 June 1869, 17 August 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 August 1870, 27 October 1870, 7 December 1870, 23 February 1871, 5 October 1874, 6 November 1874, 14 August 1878, 4 June 1880, 1 July 1881, 28 July 1881, 18 March 1885, 13 April 1885, 22 May 1890, 18 June 1890, 16 January 1891, 27 September 1895, 26 July 1900, 22 November 1905, 24 April 1909, 6 May 1909, 19 September 1910, 24 December 1910, 6 November 1911, 20 August 1912

Smith, John Henry

Born on 18 September 1848 in Carbunca, near Kanesville, Pottawattamie County, IA, to George Albert Smith and Sarah Ann Libby. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Was also the father of George Albert Smith.

Married (1) Sarah Farr on 20 October 1866 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) John Henry Smith Jr. (born and died 1868), (2) George Albert Smith (1870–1951), (3) Lorin Farr Smith, (4) Don Carlos Smith (1874–1927), (5) Ezra Chase Smith (1876–1951), (6) Charles Warren Smith (born and died 1879), (7) Winslow Farr Smith (1881–1966), (8) Nathaniel Libby Smith (1883–1935), (9) Nancy Clarabell Smith (1886–1961), (10) Tirzah Priscille Smith (1888–1951), and (11) Elsie Louise Smith (1891–1926).

Married (2) Josephine Groesbeck (1857–1948) on 4 April 1877 in St. George, Washington County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Worked on the railroad as a young man. Was assistant clerk of the House of Representatives of the territorial legislature of 1872. Served a mission to Europe from 1874 to 1875 and presided over the British Mission. Was an employee of the Utah Central Railway for several years. Ordained a high priest in 1875 and set apart to preside over the Salt Lake City Seventeenth Ward. Ordained an Apostle by Wilford Woodruff on 27 October 1880. Presided over the European Mission from 1882 to 1885. Chosen president of the constitutional convention during the term that Utah gained statehood in 1896. In 1910 set apart as second counselor in the First Presidency under Joseph F.

Died on 13 October 1911 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 May 1872, 5 August 1874

Smith, John Lyman

Born on 17 November 1823 in Potsdam, Lawrence County, NY, to John Smith and Clarissa Lyman. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Augusta Bowen Cleveland (1828–1903) on 9 July 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Mary Adelia Haight (1830–90) on 2 March 1863 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Served as president of the Swiss and Italian Mission from 1855 to 1858. Returned to Europe to serve a second mission to Switzerland from 1860 to 1864. Took part in the Walker Wars in Utah. Served as bishop over the Oakley Idaho Ward for thirteen years. Elected to the lower branch of the Utah territorial legislature.

Died on 27 February 1893 in St. George, Washington County, UT.

Letter reference: 15 December 1860

Smith, John P.

Born on 29 April 1834 in Jefferson, Schoharie County, NY.

Assaulted and robbed territorial governor John Dawson on 31 December 1861 with Moroni Clawson, Lot Elisha Huntington, and others. The recently appointed governor was fleeing Utah after he made an indecent proposal to Albina Merrill Williams, a Latter-day Saint widow. Smith was apprehended, along with Clawson and Huntington, by Orrin Porter Rockwell. Was shot and killed with Clawson while attempting to escape on 17 January 1862. Huntington was shot and killed during the arrest the day before.

Died on 17 January 1862 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 February 1862

Smith, John Schwartz

Born on 20 August 1880 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Mary Taylor Schwartz.

Died on 3 August 1889.

Letter reference: [1 November] 1895

Smith, Joseph Bailey

Born on 9 August 1870 in Salt Lake City to Samuel Harrison Bailey Smith and Mary Catherine Smith. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Effie Field Howell (1869–1941) on 25 May 1893 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Martha Frieda Heidel (1889–1963) on 12 December 1925 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 31 January 1944 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 6 August 1870

Smith, Joseph F.

Born on 13 November 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO, to Hyrum Smith and Mary Fielding. Was the brother of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Levira Annette Clark Smith on 4 April 1859 in Salt Lake City. They later divorced. No issue.

Married (2) Julina Lambson on 5 May 1866 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Edward Arthur Smith (adopted), (2) Mercy Josephine Smith, (3) Mary Sophronia Smith, (4) Donnette Smith, (5) Joseph Fielding Smith, (6) David Asael Smith, (7) George Carlos Smith, (8) Julina Clarissa Smith, (9) Elias Wesley Smith, (10) Emily Jane Smith, (11) Rachael Smith, (12) Edith Eleanor Smith, and (13) Marjorie Virginia Smith.

Married (3) Sarah Ellen Richards on 1 March 1868 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Sarah Ellen Smith, (2) Leonora Smith, (3) Joseph Richards Smith, (4) Heber John Smith, (5) Rhoda Ann Smith, (6) Minerva Smith, (7) Alice Smith, (8) Willard Richards Smith, (9) Franklin Richards Smith, (10) Jeanetta Smith, and (11) Asenath Smith (1896–1982).

Married (4) Edna Lambson on 1 January 1871 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Hyrum Mack Smith, (2) Alvin Fielding Smith, (3) Alfred Jason Smith, (4) Edna Melissa Smith, (5) Albert Jesse Smith, (6) Robert Smith, (7) Emma Smith, (8) Zina Smith, (9) Ruth Smith, and (10) Martha Smith.

Married (5) Alice Ann Kimball on 6 December 1883 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Alice May Rich (adopted by Joseph F.), (2) Heber Chase Rich (adopted by Joseph F.), (3) Charles Coulson Rich (adopted by Joseph F.), (4) Lucy Mack Smith, (5) Andrew Kimball Smith, (6) Jesse Kimball Smith, and (7) Fielding Kimball Smith.

Married (6) Mary Taylor Schwartz on 13 January 1884 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) John Schwartz Smith (1888–89), (2) Calvin Schwartz Smith, (3) Samuel Schwartz Smith (1892–1983), (4) James Schwartz Smith (1894–1950), (5) Agnes Smith (1897–1966), (6) Silas Schwartz Smith (1900–1983), and (7) Royal Grant Smith.

Served a mission to Hawai‘i from 1854 to 1857. Served in the British Mission from 1860 to 1863. Served briefly as president over the Hawaiian Mission in 1864. Worked as a clerk in the Church Historian’s Office. Served as president of the British Mission from 1874 to 1875 and from 1877 to 1878. Served a brief mission to the eastern United States in 1877. Served as a member of the Territorial House of Representatives seven consecutive terms, from 1865 to 1874. Ordained an Apostle in 1866 and filled a vacancy in the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles the following year. Performed another mission to the Sandwich Islands. Served as first assistant general superintendent of YMMIA from 1880 to 1901. Served as general superintendent of YMMIA from 1901 to 1918. Served as sixth President of the Church from 1901 to 1918.

Died on 19 November 1918 in Salt Lake City.

Smith, Joseph Fielding

Born on 19 July 1876 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married (1) Emily Louie Shurtliff (1876–1908) on 26 April 1898 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Josephine Smith and (2) Julina Smith.

Married (2) Ethel Georgina Reynolds on 2 November 1908 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (3) Jessie Ella Evans (1902–71) on 12 April 1938 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Served as Church Historian for forty-nine years. Published twenty-seven books on Church history and doctrine. Served a mission to Great Britain from 1899 to 1901. Ordained an Apostle in 1910. Served as a member of the general board of the YMMIA from 1903 to 1919. Served as secretary, treasurer, vice president, and president of the Genealogical Society of Utah. Served as president of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles and a counselor in the First Presidency. Was President of the Church from 23 January 1970 to 2 July 1972.

Died on 2 July 1972 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 29 November 1877, 22 December 1909, 18 June 1913, 20 March 1916

Smith, Joseph Richards

Born on 22 February 1873 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Married Florence Spencer Horne (1880–1961) on 20 May 1922 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 2 October 1954 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 1 July 1873, 23 March 1896, 28 March 1896

Smith, Joseph, Jr.

Born on 23 December 1805 in Sharon, Windsor County, VT, to Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Was an uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Emma Hale (1804–79) on 18 January 1827 in South Bainbridge, Chenango County, NY. They were the parents of (1) Alvin Smith (born and died 1828), (2) Thaddeus Smith (born and died 1831), (3) Louisa Smith (born and died 1831), (4) Joseph Smith III (1832–1914), (5) Frederick Granger Williams Smith (1836–62), (6) Alexander Hale Smith, (7) Don Carlos Smith (1840–41), (8) Infant male Smith (born and died 1842), (9) Infant male Smith (born and died 1842), and (10) David Hyrum Smith.

Practiced plural marriage and had an unknown number of additional wives. No issue.

Baptized on 15 May 1829 in the Susquehanna River by Oliver Cowdery and ordained to the Aaronic Priesthood that same day by John the Baptist. Translated the Book of Mormon and was essential to the organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The Church was officially organized on 6 April 1830 in Peter Whitmer’s house in Fayette, Seneca County, NY. Served as President of the Church until his death.

Died on 27 June 1844 in Carthage Jail, Carthage, Hancock County, IL.

Letter references: 25 June 1870, 4 August 1890, 1 February 1891, 27 September 1895, 23 December 1898, 23 December 1899, 26 July 1902, 23 December 1904, 24 December 1910, 22 December 1911, 23 December 1913, 10 September 1914, 23 December 1915

Smith, Joseph, Sr.

Born on 12 July 1771 in Topsfield, Essex County, MA, to Asael Smith and Mary Duty. Was a grandfather of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Lucy Mack on 24 January 1796 in Tunbridge, Orange County, VT. They were the parents of (1) Miss Smith (born and died 1797), (2) Alvin Smith (1798–1823), (3) Hyrum Smith, (4) Sophronia Smith (1803–96), (5) Joseph Smith Jr., (6) Samuel Harrison Smith (1808–44), (7) Ephraim Smith (born and died 1810), (8) William Smith, (9) Katherine Smith (1813–1900), and (10) Don Carlos Smith (1816–41).

Was the first Patriarch of the Church.

Died on 14 September 1840 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL.

Letter reference: 25 August 1897

Smith, Josephine

Born on 18 September 1902 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Fielding Smith and Emily Louie Shurtliff. Was a granddaughter of Joseph F.

Married Henry Max Reinhardt (1901–46) on 28 May 1927 in Salt

Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 16 September 1995 in Bountiful, Davis County, UT.

Letter reference: 18 June 1913

Smith, Josephine Donna

Born on 10 March 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Don Carlos Smith and Agnes Moulton Coolbrith. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Robert Carsley (1836–1905) on 21 April 1858 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. They were the parents of one child, who died in infancy.

Moved to California in 1852 with her mother and siblings. As an adult changed her name to Ina Coolbrith but may have gone by “Pickett” at times. Was a writer, poet, and librarian. Published several books and became the first poet laureate of California. She and Joseph F. corresponded much of their lives. Though there seemed to be mutual respect and admiration of one another, there was also significant disagreement and disapproval from Joseph F. for her leaving the faith.

Died on 29 February 1928 in California.

Letter references: 9 June 1855, 18 October 1855, 23 November 1855, 14 June 1857, 25 July 1857, 12 November 1883, 22 May 1885, 22 December 1911, 26 December 1911, 22 November 1912, 23 December 1912, 28 February 1913, 3 March 1913, 18 June 1913, 23 December 1913, 15 July 1915, 17 July 1915, 17 February 1916, 13 December 1916, 19 December 1916

Smith, Julina

Born on 5 February 1906 in Salt Lake City to Joseph Fielding Smith and Ethel Georgina Reynolds. Was a granddaughter of Joseph F.

Married Eldon Charles Hart (1914–84) in 1938 in Utah. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 10 May 1997 in Rexburg, Madison County, ID.

Letter reference: 22 December 1909

Smith, Julina Clarissa

Born on 10 February 1884 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson. Nickname was “Ina.”

Married Joseph Strass Peery (1868–1946) on 23 December 1909 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Died on 1 August 1923 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: 11 February 1884, 22 May 1885, 11 February 1887, 28 January 1895, 24 April 1909, 6 May 1909, 24 May 1909, 22 December 1909, 29 November 1916, 19 December 1916

Smith, Katherine

Born on 28 July 1813 in Lebanon, Grafton County, NH, to Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Was an aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Name was also often spelled Catherine.

Married (1) Wilkens Jenkins Salisbury (1809–53) on 8 January 1831. They were the parents of eleven children.

Married (2) Joseph Younger (1805–1900) after 1853 in Fountain Green, IL. No issue.

Supported her brother, Joseph Smith Jr., in the Restoration of the gospel in the early 1800s. Suffered much persecution after her husband apostatized from the Church. Did not move west with the Saints after the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum but stayed in Illinois with her family.

Died on 1 February 1900 in Fountain Green, IL.

Letter reference: 14 June 1872

Smith, Leonora

Born on 30 January 1871 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards. Nickname was “Nonie.”

Married Joseph Nelson (1861–1955) on 14 June 1893 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Joseph Smith Nelson, (2) George Smith Nelson, (3) Alvin Smith Nelson (1900–1975), (4) Alice Nelson (1901–96), (5) Amy Nelson (born and died 1904), (6) Franklin Smith Nelson (1906–41), and (7) Hope Nelson (born and died 1907).

Died on 23 December 1907 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 23 February 1871, 26 May 1871, 14 September 1871, 21 November 1871, 3 May 1872, 17 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 24 December 1894, 25 October 1898, 20 August 1912

Smith, Levira Annette Clark

Born on 29 April 1842 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Samuel Harrison Smith and Levira Clark. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann and was Joseph F.’s first wife.

Married Joseph F. on 4 April 1859 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Lived with her mother and with relatives during much of her early married years as Joseph F. served missions in Hawai‘i and England. Moved to California some time after Joseph F.’s marriage to his first plural wife. Divorced Joseph F. in 1868 and subsequently moved to St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO.

Died on 18 December 1888 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO.

Letter references: 26 September 1860, 15 December 1860, 20 December 1860, 12 March 1861, 30 May 1861, 8 December 1861, 12 January 1862, 3 February 1862, 1 March 1862, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 22 February 1863, 23 (24) February 1863, 12 June 1864, 22 June 1864, 1864, 1 December 1868, 26 January 1885

Smith, Lorin Farr

Born on 22 April 1872 in Salt Lake City to John Henry Smith and Sarah Farr. Her father was a distant cousin of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 9 July 1872 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 May 1872

Smith, Lovina

Born on 16 September 1827 in Manchester, Ontario County, NY, to Hyrum Smith and Jerusha Barden. Was a half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Lorin Walker on 23 June 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Hyrum Smith Walker, (2) Isabella Rosalie Walker (born and died 1847), (3) Jerusha Celesta Walker, (4) Edwina Mariah Walker (1851–1923), (5) Emma Irene Walker, (6) William Arthur Walker (1857–1930), (7) Sarah Ellen Walker (1859–1932), (8) Lucy Lovina Walker (1862–67), (9) John Lorin Walker (1864–1937), (10) Joseph Frederick Walker (1867–1939), (11) Don Carlos Walker (1870–1933), (12) Charles Henry Walker (1872–1900), and (13) David Henry Walker (1876–77).

Died on 8 October 1876 in Farmington, Davis County, UT.

Letter references: 28 January 1855, 29 July 1856, 5 April 1857, 26 September 1860, 15 December 1860, Spring 1861, 30 May 1861, 22 February 1863, 22 June 1864, 27 October 1870, 7 December 1870, 14 June 1872, 26 August 1883

Smith, Lucy

Born on 11 July 1858 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to John Smith and Hellen Maria Fisher.

Married Ray Leroy Davis on 24 September 1879 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of three children.

Died on 10 September 1938 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: 18 March 1885, 16 January 1891

Smith, Lucy Mack

Born on 14 April 1890 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Alice Ann Kimball.

Married Ralph Charles Carter (1888–1967) on 18 March 1915 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 24 November 1933 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 7 March 1894, 25 July 1904, 17 February 1916, 20 March 1916

Smith, Lucy Meserve

Born on 9 February 1817 in Newry, Oxford County, ME, to Josiah Smith and Lucy Meserve Bean.

Married George Albert Smith on 29 November 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 5 October 1892 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 2 March 1856

Smith, Margaret West

Born on 6 December 1862 in Salt Lake City to George Albert Smith and Susan Elizabeth West. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Nickname was “Maggie.”

Married Edwin Francis Parry (1860–1935) on 22 December 1881 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Was an invalid during much of her life, but managed to keep a good house and feed her children.

Died on 18 June 1913 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 26 January 1871, 18 June 1913

Smith, Marjorie Virginia

Born on 7 December 1906 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married Campbell McLeod Brown Jr. (1904–71) on 15 May 1929 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 17 November 1994 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 10 September 1914

Smith, Martha

Born on 12 May 1897 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Married Harold Howell Jenson (1895–1978) on 1 September 1914 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 7 August 1977 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 12 May 1897, 22 December 1909, 17 February 1916

Smith, Martha Ann

Born Martha Ann Smith on 14 May 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Hyrum Smith and Mary Fielding. Was the sister of Joseph F.

Married William Jasper Harris on 21 April 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) William Jasper Harris Jr., (2) Joseph Albert Harris, (3) Hyrum Smith Harris, (4) Mary Emily Harris, (5) Franklin Hill Harris, (6) Lucy Smith Harris, (7) John Fielding Harris, (8) Mercy Ann Harris, (9) Zina Christine Harris, (10) Martha Artimissa Harris, and (11) Sarah Lovina Harris.

Father, Hyrum Smith, died just before she turned three years old. Learned how to knit, spin, and weave as a young girl. Knew how to dye wool. After mother’s death in 1852, was cared for by “Aunty” Hannah Grinnels, after whose death she lived for a time with her mother’s sister, Mercy Rachel Fielding. Also lived in the family home in the Millcreek area of Salt Lake City with her half brother John Smith and his wife Hellen Maria Fisher. Attended school off and on until her marriage.

Lived with her mother-in-law, Almira Emily Hill, the wife of Abraham Owen Smoot, while her husband was serving a mission to England. Learned the glove-making trade during her family’s stay in Salt Lake City. Became a recognized authority in making temple aprons. When daughter Lucy Harris died at age thirty-three in 1902, took into her care her daughter’s two young children Edna Mae Simmons and Arthur Simmons.

Died on 19 October 1923 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Smith, Mary Bailey

Born on 27 March 1837 in Mentor, Lake County, OH, to Samuel Harrison Smith and Mary Bailey. Was a first cousin of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married John Joseph Norman (1833–1901) in 1858 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO.

Lived with Emma Hale Smith following her father’s death in 1844 and took care of Lucy Mack Smith, her grandmother, for eleven years until Lucy’s death on 14 May 1856. Moved to St. Louis and married J. J. Norman. Moved to Utah in about 1896 with her husband. Was living in North Salt Lake when he died in 1902. Moved to Idaho Falls in about 1906. Was the last surviving child of Samuel Harrison Smith.

Died on 14 October 1916 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, ID.

Letter reference: 26 January 1901

Smith, Mary Jane

Born on 29 April 1813 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, NY, to Asael Smith and Elizabeth Schellenger. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married George Washington Gee (1815–42) on 5 February 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH. They were the parents of (1) Elias Smith Gee (1838–55) and (2) George Washington Gee II.

Died on 1 March 1878 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 5 August 1874, 16 November 1874, 24 November 1874, 8 December 1874, 9 February 1875, 15 May 1875

Smith, Mary Sophronia

Born on 7 October 1869 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson. Nickname was “Mamie.”

Married Alfred William Peterson (1870–1956) on 17 December 1901 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Alfred William Peterson Jr., (2) Mary Peterson (1906–2003), (3) George Smith Peterson (1908–98), (4) Albert Wesley Peterson (1911–12), (5) Earl Albert Peterson (1911–92), and (6) Joseph Hyrum Peterson (1912–2001).

Named after Joseph F.’s mother, Mary Fielding.

Died on 5 January 1948 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 24 December 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 18 August 1870, 27 October 1870, 7 December 1870, 26 January 1871, 23 February 1871, 26 May 1871, 14 September 1871, 21 November 1871, 3 May 1872, 17 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 22 April 1878, 28 March 1896, 23 December 1901, 22 November 1905, 18 June 1913

Smith, Mercy Josephine

Born on 14 August 1867 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Died on 6 June 1870 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 23 June 1868, 1 December 1868, 21 June 1869, 13 July 1869, 17 August 1869, 24 December 1869, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 25 June 1870, 6 August 1870, 3 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 22 April 1878, 26 August 1883, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Minerva

Born on 30 April 1880 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Married Matthew Alexander Miller (1870–1955) on 25 April 1903 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Died on 24 January 1958 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 13 March 1883, 8 February 1904, 20 August 1912

Smith, Rachel

Born on 11 December 1890 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Julina Lambson.

Married Albert Leroy Taylor (1887–1963) on 2 June 1914 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Died on 14 December 1986 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 19 March 1898, 13 October 1898, 25 October 1898, 26 December 1911

Smith, Rhoda Ann

Born on 20 July 1878 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Died on 6 July 1879 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 17 August 1878, 22 April 1879, 7 July 1879, 26 August 1883, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Robert

Born on 12 November 1883 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Died as a child on 4 February 1886 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 22 November 1883, 11 February 1884, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Royal Grant

Born on 21 May 1906 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Mary Taylor Schwartz.

Married Gaynel Orthella Meik (1908–97) on 7 July 1933 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 30 May 1971 in Bennion, Salt Lake County, UT.

Letter references: 26 November 1906, 26 December 1911

Smith, Ruth

Born on 21 December 1893 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Died on 17 March 1898 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 19 March 1898

Smith, Samuel Harrison Bailey

Born on 1 August 1838 in Shady Grove, Daviess County, MO, to Samuel Harrison Smith and Mary Bailey. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Mary Catherine Smith (1841–1916) on 17 April 1860 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Married three other wives and had fifteen more children.

Served several missions, including two to Great Britain from 1860 to 1863 and one to California. In 1859 helped to open the lead mines at Minersville. Conducted a large dairy business for many years in Salt Lake City.

Died on 12 June 1914 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 28 July 1860, 15 December 1860, 20 December 1860, 12 March 1861, 30 May 1861, 8 December 1861, 30 September 1862, 23 (24) February 1863, 22 June 1864, 6 August 1870, 14 June 1872, 11 July 1876

Smith, Sarah (1)

Born on 21 March 1813 in Wheatley, Nottingham, England, to Robert Smith and Nancy Ann Appleby.

Married William Markham Jackson on 10 December 1830 in Mattersey, Nottinghamshire, England.

She and her husband were baptized in the Church. William Markham Jackson, her husband, died on 6 April 1855. Left England with her nine children on the John J. Boyd in April 1861. Arrived in Salt Lake City on 24 September 1862 with the Homer Duncan company. Joseph F. mentions Sarah Smith Jackson several times in his journal, including a specific reference to having a meal with her and receiving a “silk neck Tie” from a family member; see Joseph F., journal, 5 September 1861. Additional references to being in her home are found in Joseph F., journal, 17 December 1861, 24 December 1861, 30 January 1862, 3 February 1862, 24 March 1862, and 3 April 1862. In November 1861, Joseph F. confirmed Elizabeth Jackson, Sarah’s daughter; see Joseph F., journal, 15 November 1861.

Died on 10 July 1882 in Nephi, Juab County, UT.

Letter reference: 30 September 1862

Smith, Sarah (2)

Born on 2 October 1837 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH, to Hyrum Smith and Jerusha Barden. Was a half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Charles Emerson Griffin on 16 January 1854 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Charles Emerson Griffin Jr. (born and died 1855), (2) Alice Lovina Griffin, (3) Sarah Griffin (born and died 1858), (4) Joseph Emerson Griffin (1859–1929), (5) Ernest Adelbert Griffin, (6) Hannah Griffin (1865–1942), (7) John Marvin Griffin (1868–69), (8) Martha Ann Griffin (born and died 1870), (9) Hyrum Griffin (born and died 1871), (10) Abigail Griffin (born and died 1873), and (11) Helen Jerusha Griffin (1876–77).

Died on 6 November 1876 in Ogden, Weber County, UT, while her husband was away serving a mission to the British Isles.

Letter references: 28 January 1855, 9 June 1855, 18 February 1856, April 1856, 14 July 1856, 29 July 1856, 2 October 1856, 17 December 1856, 14 June 1857, 3 July 1857, 25 July 1857, 20 May 1858, 15 December 1860, 20 December 1860, Spring 1861, 30 May 1861, 8 December 1861, 12 January 1862, 1 March 1862, 22 February 1863, 12 June 1846, 22 June 1864, 23 February 1871, 14 June 1872, 5 October 1874, 9 February 1875, 26 August 1883, 20 August 1912

Smith, Sarah Ellen

Born on 5 February 1869 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards. Nickname was “Ella.”

Died on 11 February 1869 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 13 July 1869, 6 August 1870, 23 February 1871, 26 August 1883, [1 November] 1895

Smith, Silas

Born on 6 June 1822 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, NY, to Asael Smith and Elizabeth Schellenger. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Elizabeth Norton (1822–1909) on 9 February 1844 in Pennsylvania. They were the parents of eight children.

Served a mission to the Sandwich Islands from 1854 to 1857, serving as president of the mission from 1855 to 1857. Served as a bishop in Provo. Was a farmer and lawyer.

Died on 11 June 1892 in Meadow, Millard County, IL.

Letter reference: 20 October 1856

Smith, Silas Sanford

Born on 26 October 1830 in Stockholm, St. Lawrence County, NY, to Silas Smith and Mary Aikens. Was a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Clarinda Ann Ricks (1835–64) on 9 July 1851 in Layton, Davis County, UT. They were the parents of five children.

Married two other wives and had sixteen more children.

Participated in the Walker War of 1853 and achieved the rank of major. In May of 1854 was called on a mission to the Sandwich Islands, serving along with Joseph F. While there, served as a counselor in the mission presidency. Returned home in November 1856. Served as bishop in the Paragonah Ward in Utah. In 1859 first elected a member of the Utah legislature and served continually in this capacity over the next twenty years. Served as president of the San Luis Stake from 1883 to 1892. Was widely known throughout the Church as a missionary, explorer, pioneer, legislator, military officer, and civil officer.

Died on 11 October 1910 in Layton, UT.

Letter references: 23 November 1855, 29 January 1861, 25 August 1897

Smith, Thalia Grant

Born on 21 September 1848 in Altoona, Knox County, IL, to William Smith and Roxanna Grant. Was a first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 27 November 1924 in Independence, Jackson County, MO.

Letter references: 13 December 1916, 19 December 1916

Smith, Thomas King

Born on 5 August 1875 in Salt Lake City to Elias Smith and Amy Jane King. Was a second cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Died on 12 August 1875.

Letter reference: 26 November 1875

Smith, Willard Grant

Born on 12 May 1911 in Salt Lake City to Willard Richards Smith and Florence Grant. Was a grandson of Joseph F.

Married (1) Virginia Buist (1912–62) on 4 September 1936 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Married (2) Lillian Anderson (1912–96) on 29 June 1963 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

Died on 16 December 1996 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 18 March 1885, 20 August 1912

Smith, Willard Richards

Born on 20 November 1884 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Sarah Ellen Richards.

Married Florence Grant (1883–1977) on 3 February 1910 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Willard Grant Smith, (2) Florence Smith, (3) Richards Grant Smith (1915–2000), (4) Briant Grant Smith (1916–2006), (5) Heber Joseph Smith (1918–43), (6) Howard Grant Smith (1921–2010), (7) Sarah Ellen Smith (1923–80), and (8) Paul Grant Smith (1925–2000).

Died on 11 September 1972 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 18 March 1885, 2 April 1905, 20 August 1912, 19 December 1916

Smith, William

Born on 13 March 1811 in Royalton, Windsor County, VT, to Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Was an uncle of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Carolina Amanda Grant (1814–45) on 14 February 1833 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH. They were the parents of two children.

Married three other wives and had five more children.

Was excommunicated from the Church and later joined the RLDS Church in 1878.

Died on 13 November 1894 in Osterdock, Clayton County, IA.

Letter reference: 11 July 1876

Smith, Zina

Born on 11 October 1890 in Salt Lake City to Joseph F. and Edna Lambson.

Married Ambrose John Greenwell on 12 December 1910 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 25 October 1915 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 20 June 1892, 19 March 1898, 5 February 1915, 17 February 1915

Smithies, Mary

Born on 7 October 1837 in Barsh Lees, Lancashire, England, to James Smithies and Ann Knowles.

Married Heber Chase Kimball of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on 25 January 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Was remembered as a good mother who taught her children to love and respect their parents and the Church.

Died on 8 June 1880 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 February 1857

Smoot, Abraham Owen

Born on 17 February 1815 in Pleasant Home, Owen County, KY, to George Washington Smoot and Nancy Rowlett. He was the stepfather of William Jasper Harris, husband of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Margaret Thompson on 11 November 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO. Abraham adopted her son, William Cochran Adkinson.

Married (2) Almira Emily Hill on 17 February 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Abraham Albert Ether Smoot (1847–63), (2) Emily Ann Smoot (1851–55), (3) Margaret Thompson Smoot, and (4) Zina Beal Smoot.

Married (3) Sarah Gibbons (1800–1889) on 18 January 1846 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. Did not go west with the Saints. They later divorced. No issue.

Married (4) Diana Tanner Eldredge on 6 May 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Abraham Owen Smoot Jr., (2) Nancy Diana Smoot (1858–1939), (3) Olive Smoot (1860–1943), (4) Elizabeth Smoot (1861–1932), (5) Ira Smoot (born and died 1863), (6) Lenora Ann Smoot (born and died 1864), (7) Joseph Edmund Smoot (1867–90), (8) Ella Deseret Smoot (1869–1916), (9) Arthur E. Smoot (1871–73), (10) Vilate Smoot (1873–1955), (11) Orson Parley Smoot (1876–1936), (12) Horace Alma Smoot (1880–1964), and (13) Wilford Smoot (1883–1953).

Married (5) Anne Kirstine Mauritzen on 17 February 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Anna Christine Smoot (1858–1904), (2) Alice Smoot (1860–1950), (3) Reed Smoot, (4) George Morrison Smoot (1864–1915), (5) Agnes May Smoot (1866–1945), (6) Brigham Roland Smoot (1869–1946), and (7) Ida Maline Smoot (1873–1955).

Married (6) Hannah Caroline Rogers (1827–1915) on 11 March 1886 in Logan, Cache County, UT. No issue. Four of Hannah’s deceased children by a previous spouse were adopted by and sealed to Smoot.

Was a high priest. Served missions to the United States and England. Called to serve as bishop of the Sugar House Ward in 1854. Was mayor of both Salt Lake City and Provo. Served as president of the Utah Stake. Following his family’s 1858 relocation to Provo, he also served as bishop and stake president in Provo. Was president of the Provo Woolen Mills, First National Bank of Provo, Utah County Savings Bank, and Provo Cooperative Institution. Also served as president of the Board of Trustees of Brigham Young Academy and was instrumental in making that institution succeed.

Died on 6 March 1895 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 20 May 1858, 28 July 1860, 12 January 1862, 1 March 1862, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 22 February 1863, 12 June 1864, 22 June 1864, 1864, 21 June 1869, 3 (31) March 1870, 7 December 1870, 26 January 1871, 26 July 1872, 27 February 1874, 5 August 1874, 7 September 1874 (first letter), 6 November 1874, 9 February 1875, 15 May 1875, 7 September 1875, 25 August 1877, 29 November 1877, 22 April 1878, 11 February 1887

Smoot, Abraham Owen, Jr.

Born on 11 March 1856 in Salt Lake City to Abraham Owen Smoot and Diana Tanner Eldredge.

Married (1) Electa Bullock (1859–87) on 30 October 1878 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Married (2) Zina A. Huntington (1869–1922) on 6 June 1894 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of one child.

Was on the high council in Provo. Served a mission to England from 1875 to 1877. Was county assessor and collector, city councilman, state senator, secretary of the state insane asylum, and US commissioner. Was also the manager of a lumber company.

Died on 22 May 1911 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 25 August 1877

Smoot, Elizabeth

Born on 7 December 1861 in Salt Lake City to Abraham Owen Smoot and Diana Tanner Eldredge.

Married Milton Henry Hardy (1844–1905) on 16 October 1879 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 13 December 1932 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 January 1862

Smoot, Lucina

Born on 7 February 1864 in Sugar House, Salt Lake County, UT, to William Cochran Adkinson and Martha Ann Sessions. Nickname may have been “Lucy.”

Married Alma Wilkinson Wagstaff (1874–1916) on 24 April 1884 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Died on 24 October 1886.

Letter reference: 4 June 1880

Smoot, Margaret Thompson

Born on 27 August 1854 in Salt Lake City to Abraham Owen Smoot and Almira Emily Hill. Was a half sister of William Jasper Harris, the husband of Martha Ann.

Married Wilson Howard Dusenberry on 25 November 1874 in Provo, Utah County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 21 April 1932.

Letter reference: 24 November 1874

Smoot, Reed

Born on 10 January 1862 in Salt Lake City to Abraham Owen Smoot and Anne Kirstine Mauritzen.

Married Alpha May Eldredge (1863–1928) on 17 September 1884 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of six children.

Worked in the Provo Woolen Mills as a young man and was later promoted to manager of the company. Served a mission to Europe from 1890 to 1891. Was also involved in mining. Served in the stake presidency of the Utah Stake of Zion. Called to be a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1900. Served five terms in the US Senate from 1903 to 1933. Served as a member of the general board of YMMIA from 1900 to 1912. Served on the Board of Trustees and Executive Committee for Brigham Young Academy.

Died on 9 February 1941 in St. Petersburg, Pinellas County, FL.

Letter reference: 12 January 1862

Snow, Erastus Fairbanks

Born on 9 November 1818 in St. Johnsbury, Caledonia County, VT, to Levi Snow and Lucina Streeter.

Married (1) Artimesia Beman (1819–82) on 13 December 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO. They were the parents of twelve children.

Had fifteen other wives and twenty-five other children.

Served a mission to Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland from 1836 to 1838. In 1839 served a brief mission to Illinois. Served a second mission to Pennsylvania from 1840 to 1843. Owned a mercantile business with Parley P. Pratt in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. Served a short mission to the eastern United States in 1844, returning home upon hearing of the martyrdom. Was also a member of the legislature. Became an Apostle in 1849 and served faithfully until his death. Opened up the Scandinavian Mission in Denmark. Served as president of the Scandinavian Mission from 1850 to 1852.

Died on 27 May 1888 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 15 August 1884, 26 January 1885

Spencer, Catherine Curtis

Born on 2 October 1836 in Middlefield, Hampshire County, MA, to Orson Spencer and Catherine Cannon Curtis.

Married Brigham Young Jr. on 15 November 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Accompanied her husband on his mission to England.

Died on 22 February 1922 at the home of her daughter Cora Young in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 18 February 1856

Staines, William Carter

Born on 26 September 1818 in Higham Ferrers, Northampton, England, to Henry Staines and Blanche Freeman.

Married (1) Lillias Thompson Lyon (1836–1919) in October 1854 in Salt Lake City.

Had sixteen other wives and had one child.

Converted to the Church in 1841 and in 1843 joined the Saints in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. Helped with the building of the Nauvoo temple. Was among the first companies of Saints to go west to Utah. Assisted in the Endowment House and served a mission to England from 1860 to 1863. According to the 1870 US Census, he was an “agent of [Brigham] Young.”

Died on 3 August 1881 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 21 November 1871

Startup, Elbert Harris

Born on 13 July 1912 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Harry Walter Startup and Martha Artimissa Harris. Was a grandson of Martha Ann.

Married (1) Maurine Brown (1913–83) on 30 August 1935 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Married (2) Dorothy Elizabeth Mushett (1923–2007) on 17 August 1984 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, CA. No issue.

Died on 17 December 1999 in Riverside, Riverside County, CA.

Letter reference: 3 March 1913

Startup, Harry Walter

Born on 5 September 1874 in Salt Lake City to William Dawe Startup and Hagar Hick. Was a son-in-law of Martha Ann.

Married Martha Artimissa Harris on 16 September 1903 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Naomi Startup, (2) LaRue Startup (1907–90), (3) Norell Startup (1909–97), (4) Elbert Harris Startup, (5) Harry Walter Startup Jr. (1918–2008), and (6) Maurine Startup (1920–90).

Died on 29 August 1957 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 8 March 1907, 17 July 1915

Startup, Naomi

Born on 10 August 1905 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Harry Walter Startup and Martha Artimissa Harris. Was a granddaughter of Martha Ann.

Married Thomas Reginald Biggs (1905–2001) on 12 February 1937 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died on 19 February 2000 in Orem, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 22 November 1905, 8 March 1907

Stratton, James

Born on 22 December 1824 in Amwell, Parish Ware, Hertfordshire, England, to Barton Stratton and Susannah Vyse.

Married (1) Frances Clark (1828–94) on 9 February 1851 on the Atlantic Ocean. They were the parents of ten children.

Married (2) Eliza Briggs in 2 February 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of twelve children.

Died on 23 March 1907 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Stringham, Henry

Born on 7 March 1865 in Salt Lake City to Briant Stringham and Harriet Maria Ashby.

Married Fannie Janet Blair (1865–1944) on 22 September 1887 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of nine children.

Was the manager of Knight Woolen Mills in Salt Lake City. Served as bishop of the Liberty Ward in Salt Lake City in the late 1920s.

Died on 13 April 1949 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 5 February 1915

Stubbs, Peter

Born on 13 December 1824, in Newton, Middlewich, Cheshire, England, to Peter Stubbs and Jane Steele.

Married (1) Elizabeth Dunn (1840–1922) on 19 October 1856. They were the parents of nine children.

Married (2) Ann Davis Wride (1839–86) on 4 October 1862. They were the parents of nine children.

Left England on the ship Elvira Owens. Took a steamboat from St. Louis, St. Louis County, MO, to Keokuk, Lee County, IA, the Latter-day Saint staging ground that season. Peter made his way to Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie County, IA, with the Clawson Company. Traveled with the Moses Daley Freight Train in 1853 to Utah, arriving on 25 September 1853.

Died on 1 June 1906 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 7 September 1874 (second letter), 5 October 1874, 24 November 1874, 15 May 1875, 1 July 1881

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Taylor, Agnes

Born on 2 October 1821 in Hale, Beetham Parish, Westmoreland, England, to James Taylor and Agnes Taylor. Was the mother-in-law of Joseph F. and the sister of John Taylor.

Married (1) John Rich (1810–63) on 24 November 1838 in Carthage, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of four children. They later divorced.

Married (2) Abraham Lucas Hoagland in 1847 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children. They later divorced in 1861.

Married (3) William Schwartz (1837–1915) on 2 February 1862 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Harriet Schwartz (born and died 1862) and (2) Mary Taylor Schwartz.

Died on 12 December 1911 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 December 1911

Taylor, David

Born on 26 October 1833 in Clinton County, IL, to James Taylor and Leah Rinehart.

Married (1) Mary Ann Ormiston (1837–1913) in 1854 in IL. They were the parents of ten children.

Married (2) Mary Jane Thompson, first cousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 5 April 1859. They were the parents of (1) Robert Blashel Thompson Taylor.

Married (3) Martha Thomas (1846–1909) on 16 November 1867 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died in August 1877 in Elnora, Daviess County, IN.

Letter references: 29 January 1862, Fall 1862, 22 June 1864, 6 August 1870, 18 August 1870

Taylor, John

Born on 1 November 1808 in Milnthorpe, Westmoreland, England, to James Taylor and Agnes Taylor. His niece married Joseph F.

Married Leonora Cannon (1796–1868) on 28 January 1833 in Toronto, York, Ontario, Canada. They were the parents of four children.

Married eight other women and had thirty-one other children.

Was a Methodist minister when he was converted by the preaching of Elder Parley P. Pratt in Canada. In 1838 called to be an Apostle. Served a mission to Europe from 1839 to 1841. Edited the Times and Seasons and the Nauvoo Neighbor. Was also a city councilman, regent of the Nauvoo University, and Judge Advocate of the Nauvoo Legion during his time in Nauvoo. Imprisoned in Carthage Jail during the martyrdom of Joseph and Hyrum Smith and was shot there as well.

Served a mission to Great Britain from 1846 to 1847. Built one of the first sawmills in Utah. Served a mission to France from 1849 to 1852. In 1854 elected a member of the territorial legislative council. Served a mission to New York and presided over the Church in the eastern states. Was many times a member of the Utah legislature and Speaker of the House. Served as probate judge of Utah County. Became President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1877. In October 1880 sustained as President of the Church.

Died on 25 July 1887 in Kaysville, Davis County, UT.
Letter references: 11 July 1876, 1 July 1881, 26 August 1883, 1 August 1884

Taylor, Robert Blashel Thompson

Born on 17 September 1863 in Salt Lake City to David Taylor and Mary Jane Thompson.

Married Elizabeth Ann White (1864–1949) on 7 April 1884 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of one child.

Died in 1946.

Letter references: 1 December 1868, 18 January 1870, 3 (31) March 1870, 5 July 1870, 6 August 1870, 18 August 1870, 21 April 1871, 26 May 1871, 14 September 1871, 28 April 1873, 14 August 1878, 18 March 1885

Taylor, William Whitaker

Born on 11 September 1853 in Salt Lake City to John Taylor and Harriett Whitaker. Was a first cousin to Mary Taylor Schwartz, the wife of Joseph F.

Married (1) Sarah Taylor Hoagland (1855–96) on 5 April 1875 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of six children.

Married (2) Selma Van Cott (1863–1935) on 29 March 1884 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Served a mission to Great Britain from 1875 to 1877. Called as one of the Presidents of the Seventy from 1880 to 1884. In 1883 elected a member of the legislative assembly of Utah. In February 1884 elected assessor and collector of taxes for Salt Lake City.

Died on 1 August 1884 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 August 1884

Terrill, Mary Adele

Born on 4 May 1876 in Mankato, Blue Earth, MN, to Isaac Terrill and Mary Mack.

Married Harry C. Jones (1871–death unknown) about 1898.

Originally known as Mary Adele Terrill, she was born on the Lake Crystal Reservation in Minnesota and was educated in a Catholic convent. Adele and Harry lived in the mining town of Tonopah, Nye County, NV, before taking a four-month business trip to New York City in about 1903, where Adele met Benjamin DeCasseres, a poet and journalist for the New York Sun. When Adele and Harry returned to Nevada, she began a sixteen-year correspondence with “Ben” DeCasseres. Adele left Harry and moved to New York. At this time she began to use the Native American name of Bio. According to the 1920 US Census, Bio and Ben lived together in New York City. Ben died in 1945. Adele was the great-granddaughter of Stephen Mack Jr. and Ho-no-ne-gah, the daughter of a Pottawattamie chief. Stephen Jr. was an adventurer and pioneer, American Fur Company employee, founder of Rockton, Winnebago County, IL, and a first cousin to Joseph Smith Jr.

Died on 15 February 1964 in New York City, NY.

Letter references: 10 September 1914, 17 July 1915

Thompson, Anna or Annie [Anney Tomson]

Born on 31 January 1840 in Alston, Cumberland, England. to Ralph Thompson and Ann Bentley.

Married William Samuel Godbe on 15 November 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Samuel Thompson Godbe (1858–unknown), (2) Clara Godbe (1859–71), (3) William C. Godbe (1862–85), and (4) Alfred Thompson Godbe (1864–1916).

Immigrated to Utah in the Heber C. Kimball Company in 1848. Lived with her husband next door to Joseph F.’s mother-in-law Levira Clark Smith and her husband Dustin Amy.

Died on 6 January 1928 in Los Angeles, California.

Letter reference: 29 July 1856

Thompson, Margaret

Born on 16 April 1809 in Chester District, Chester County, SC, to Anthony McMeans and Esther Hunter. Nickname was “Ma Smoot.”

Married (1) Charles Adkinson (1809–38) on 28 December 1826 in Roane County, TN. They were the parents of (1) William Cochran Adkinson. She and her husband later divorced. Their son, William, was sealed to her and her second husband.

Married (2) Abraham Owen Smoot on 11 November 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO. They were the parents of one child.

Accompanied her second husband on several of his missions. Served for many years as the stake Relief Society president in Provo.

Died on 1 September 1884 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: 3 February 1857, 14 June 1857, 25 July 1857, 20 May 1858, 28 July 1860, 29 January 1861, 30 May 1861, 12 January 1862, 1 March 1862, 22 February 1863, 1864, 29 March 1870, 20 June 1874, 9 February 1875, 11 July 1876, 4 June 1880

Thompson, Mary Jane

Born on 14 June 1838 in Far West, Caldwell County, MO, to Robert Blashell Thompson and Mercy Rachel Fielding.

Married David Taylor on 5 April 1859. They were the parents of (1) Robert Blashel Thompson Taylor.

Was both a first cousin to and the stepsister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Raised with Joseph F. and Martha Ann. Taught school in Salt Lake City.

Died on 7 August 1901.

Letter references: 9 June 1855, 14 July 1856, 29 July 1856, 17 December 1856, 3 February 1857, 14 June 1857, 20 May 1858, 29 January 1862, 30 September 1862, Fall 1862, 22 June 1864, 1 December 1868, 3 January 1869 (1870), 18 January 1870, 29 March 1870, 3 (31) March 1870, 6 August 1870, 18 August 1870, 7 December 1870, 23 February 1871, 21 April 1871, 26 May 1871, 14 September 1871, 21 November 1871, 14 June 1872, 18 January 1873, 28 April 1873, 31 May 1874, 8 September 1874, 14 August 1878, 23 October 1878, 18 September 1881, 13 March 1883, 27 March 1883, 31 July 1883, 23 August 1884, May 1887, 26 July 1900, 7 February 1901

Thompson, Serinna

Born on 1 May 1835 in Lemesco, Denmark.

Married Andrew McLean Smith on 14 August 1857 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

No other information found.

Letter reference: 5 April 1857

Twede, Delia Sarah Rebekah

Born on 23 November 1870 in Provo, Utah County, UT, to Christian Frederick Nielsen and Christiane Christensdatter. Was a daughter-in-law of Martha Ann. Nicknamed “Adelia.”

Married Hyrum Smith Harris on 9 April 1890 in Manti, Sanpete County, UT. They were the parents of (1) Mercy Rachel Harris and (2) Julina Harris (1909–91).

Died on 19 August 1959 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 17 April 1890, 29 April 1890, 2 May 1890, 17 June 1891, 13 August 1891, 10 April 1907, 17 July 1915

V

Vance, John

Born on 8 November 1794 in Cocke County, TN, to James Vance and Margaret Reneau.

Married (1) Sarah Lavinia Gant Perkins (1801–36) on 10 February 1817 in Jackson County, TN. They were the parents of ten children.

Married two other wives and had three more children.

Served as bishop in Winter Quarters, Nebraska. Was on the high council, served as a ward clerk, and helped settle St. George, UT. Served as counselor to the bishop in the Salt Lake City Seventh Ward. Was a school commissioner and justice of the peace. Was a farmer by trade.

Died on 24 January 1882 in St. George, Washington County, UT.

Letter reference: 28 July 1860

Varney, Abigail

Born on 6 February 1810 in Colchester, Chittenden County, VT, to Paul Varney and Anna Austin. Was the mother-in-law of Sarah Smith, a half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Albert Bailey Griffin before 1830. They were the parents of (1) Sidney Griffin (1826–30), (2) Albert Bailey Griffin Jr. (born and died 1830), and (3) Charles Emerson Griffin.

Lived with her son Charles and his wife, Sarah, during the last years of her life.

Died on 5 January 1875 in Ogden, Weber County, UT.

Letter references: 18 February 1856, 2 October 1856, 3 July 1857, 20 May 1858, 20 December 1860, 30 May 1861, 9 February 1875

W

Walker, Edwina Mariah

Born on 26 November 1851 in Webster, Hancock County, IL, to Lorin Walker and Lovina Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married George Henry Young (1847–1922) on 1 January 1872. They were the parents of four children.

Died on 17 May 1923 in Clayton, Custer County, ID.

Letter references: 29 July 1856, 13 July 1869

Walker, Emma Irene

Born on 28 July 1854 in Webster, Hancock County, IL, to Lorin Walker and Lovina Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Calvin Willard Richards (1851–1926) on 24 December 1872 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Died on 5 September 1893 in Fielding, Box Elder County, UT.

Letter reference: 29 July 1856

Walker, Hyrum Smith

Born on 26 September 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Lorin Walker and Lovina Smith. Was a nephew of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Lucetta Ketura Clark (1848–1900) on 8 November 1869 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Mary Ann Clark (1850–1936) on 8 November 1921. No issue.

Died on 13 March 1923 in Rockland, Power County, ID.

Letter references: 29 July 1856, 16 January 1891

Walker, Jerusha Celeste

Born on 6 July 1849 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL, to Lorin Walker and Lovina Smith. Was a niece of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married William Cook Blanchard (1848–1910) on 12 October 1867 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of twelve children.

Was a nurse. Successfully delivered hundreds of babies.

Died on 28 July 1933 in Afton, Lincoln County, WY.

Letter reference: 29 July 1856

Walker, Lorin

Born on 25 July 1822 in Peacham, Caledonia County, VT, to John Walker and Lydia Holmes. Was a brother-in-law of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married Lovina Smith on 23 June 1844 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Hyrum Smith Walker, (2) Isabella Rosalie Walker (born and died 1847), (3) Jerusha Celesta Walker, (4) Edwina Mariah Walker, (5) Emma Irene Walker, (6) William Arthur Walker (1857–1930), (7) Sarah Ellen Walker (1859–1932), (8) Lucy Lovina Walker (1862–67), (9) John Lorin Walker (1864–1937), (10) Joseph Frederick Walker (1867–1939), (11) Don Carlos Walker (1870–1933), (12) Charles Henry Walker (1872–1900), and (13) David Henry Walker (1876–77).

Was a carpenter and painter.

Died on 26 September 1907 in Rockland, Power County, ID.

Letter references: 27 October 1870, 14 June 1872

Walker, Lucy

Born on 30 April 1826 in Peacham, Caledonia County, VT, to John Walker and Lydia Holmes. Was an aunt to Joseph F. and Martha Ann through her marriage to Joseph Smith Jr. Was also the sister of Lorin Walker, who married Lovina Smith, the half sister of Joseph F. and Martha Ann.

Married (1) Joseph Smith Jr. on 1 May 1843 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Married (2) Heber Chase Kimball on 8 February 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of (1) Rachel Sylvia Kimball (1846–47), (2) John Heber Kimball (1850–1918), (3) Willard H. Kimball (1853–54), (4) Lydia Holmes Kimball, (5) Anna Spaulding Kimball (1857–1932), (6) Eliza Kimball (1859–1906), (7) Washington Heber Kimball (1861–1914), (8) Joshua Heber Kimball (1862–63), and (9) Franklin Heber Kimball (1864–65).

Was called by revelation to bear testimony of the truthfulness of plural marriage. Spent many hours ministering to those in need of assistance. Served as a temple worker starting in 1885 and officially called to serve in the Logan Temple from 1889 until her final illness.

Died on 1 October 1910 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 1 July 1873, 5 August 1874, 6 November 1874, 15 May 1875

Wells, Daniel Hammer

Born on 27 October 1814 in Trenton, Burlington County, NJ, to Daniel Welles and Honor Francis.

Married Eliza Rebecca Robinson in 1837 in IL. They were the parents of one child. They were later divorced.

Married six other wives and had thirty-eight more children.

Joined the Church after living among the Latter-day Saints in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. After moving to the Salt Lake Valley in 1848, served in many prominent positions, including lieutenant general of the territorial militia, mayor of Salt Lake City from 1866 to 1876, territorial legislator, Second Counselor to President Brigham Young in the First Presidency from 1857 to 1877, European Mission president from 1864 to 1865, counselor to the Twelve Apostles, and Manti Temple president.

Died on 24 March 1891 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 12 March 1861

West, Susan Elizabeth

Born on 4 December 1833 in Chalk Level, Benton County, TN, to Samuel Walker West and Margaret Cooper.

Married George Albert Smith, a first cousin once removed to Joseph F. and Martha Ann, on 28 October 1857 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of (1) Clarissa West Smith (1859–1930), (2) Margaret West Smith, (3) Elizebeth Smith (1866–1921), (4) Priscilla Smith (1869–1907), and (5) Emma Pearl Smith.

Attended school as a young girl in southern Utah. Learned at home how to cook, quilt, make soap, card wool, weave, knit, and perform other household tasks. At the dedication of the Salt Lake Temple, was called as an ordinance worker. Served as a temple worker for twenty years.

Died on 14 October 1926 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 3 May 1872

Whipple, Ann

Born on 15 March 1842 in Bradford, McKean County, PA, to Eli Whipple and Patience Foster.

Married William Wallace Cluff on 24 October 1863 in Pine Valley, Washington County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Died on 31 January 1927 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 21 April 1871

Whitney, Orson Kimball

Born on 20 January 1830 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH, to Newel K. Whitney and Elizabeth Anne Whitney.

Married Joanna Hickey Robertson (1825–84) on 16 April 1854 in Salt Lake City. No issue.

A member of vanguard pioneer company that entered Salt Lake Valley in July 1847. Called on mission to Hawai‘i in 1854. Returned to Utah in 1857; participated in defense of territory during the 1857–58 Utah War.

Died on 31 July 1884 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 20 October 1856, 14 June 1872, 1 August 1884

Whitney, Sarah Ann

Born on 22 March 1825 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH, to Newell Kimball Whitney and Elizabeth Ann Smith. Was an aunt of Joseph F. and Martha Ann through her marriage to Joseph Smith Jr.

Married (1) Joseph Smith Jr. on 27 July 1842 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. No issue.

Married (2) Heber Chase Kimball on 17 March 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. They were the parents of seven children.

Died on 4 September 1873 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 July 1873

Wilcox, Walter Eli

Born on 11 April 1821 in Dorchester, Suffolk County, MA, to William Wilcox and Huldah Lucas.

Married Elizabeth Hawkins on 4 September 1853 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of five children.

Married four other wives and had twenty-six more children.

Died on 8 May 1919 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 18 June 1890

Wood, Electa

Born on 15 July 1834 in Florence, Huron County, OH, to Giden Durphy Wood and Nancy Maria Daley.

Married Isaac Bullock on 14 December 1856 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of nine children.

Died on 15 August 1914 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter reference: 17 December 1856

Woodruff, Wilford

Born on 1 March 1807 in Farmington, Hartford County, CT, to Aphek Woodruff and Beulah Thompson.

Married (1) Phoebe Whittemore Carter (1807–85) on 13 April 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH. They were the parents of nine children.

Had four other wives and twenty-four other children.

Participated in Zion’s Camp. Served a mission to Arkansas and Tennessee from 1834 to 1836. Served a mission to the Fox Islands off the coast of Maine. Called as an Apostle in 1838. Served a mission to England from 1839 to 1841 and baptized hundreds of people. In 1842 became the business manager of the Times and Seasons and also served a mission to the eastern states to collect funds to construct the Nauvoo Temple. Served another mission to the eastern states in 1844. Served as president of the British Mission from 1845 to 1846. Served a mission to the eastern states from 1848 to 1850. Assisted in laying out Salt Lake City.

Served several terms in the territorial legislature. Chosen as first president of the Horticultural Society of Salt Lake City in 1855. In 1883 sustained as Church Historian and general Church recorder. Had served as assistant Church historian since 1856. Called as president of the St. George Temple at the time of its dedication in 1877. Became President of the Twelve Apostles in 1880. Began to serve as President of the Church in 1889. Was very active in temple and family history work. Issued the Manifesto in 1890, which officially began the process to end new plural marriages.

Died on 2 September 1898 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA.

Letter reference: 1 July 1881

Woodward, Emmeline Blanche

Born on 29 February 1828 in Petersham, Worcester County, MA, to David Woodward and Deiadama Hare.

Married (1) James Harris (1827–59), (2) Newel K. Whitney (1795–1850), and (3) Daniel H. Wells. She was the parent of seven children.

Joined the Church in 1842 and migrated to Nauvoo, Hancock County, IL. Her first husband left to find work, but never returned. She married Newel K. Whitney as a plural wife. Following his death, she married Daniel H. Wells, becoming his seventh wife.

Affectionately known as “Aunt Em.” Was associated with the Woman’s Exponent, an important voice for Latter-day Saint women from its founding in 1872. Became the editor in 1877 and continued in this role until 1914. Was an important advocate for women’s rights, including suffrage and economic and educational opportunities, both in Utah and in the United States. In 1912, Brigham Young University bestowed upon her an honorary degree in literature, making her the first woman in Utah to receive this honor. Served as the General President of the Church’s Relief Society from 1910 until her death.

Died on 25 April 1921 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 14 May 1911

Worley, Kleber

Born on 11 November 1800 in Sturbridge, Worcester, Massachusetts to Aldrich Worley and Nancy Wight.

Married Ann Eliza Nodine (1811–98) before 1836 in New York. They were the parents of (1) John Mansfield Worley (1836–1913), (2) Henry Louis Worley (1839–61), (3) Battiest Kleber Worley (1842–1912), (4) Caroline Worley (1844–death unknown), and (5) John Hyrum Worley (1847–1919). Immigrated with the John Hindley Company in 1855 to Salt Lake City. Worley was a leather dresser in Salt Lake City.

Died on 4 December 1873 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 26 January 1871

Y

Young, Brigham

Born on 1 June 1801 in Whitingham, Windham County, VT, to John Young and Abigail Nabby Howe.

Married Miriam Angeline Works (1803–32) on 8 October 1824 in Cayuga County, NY. They had two children.

Married thirty-six other wives and had fifty-four more children.

Baptized and confirmed a member of the Church on 14 April 1832. Served a mission in and near West Laboro, Canada, from 1832 to 1833. Participated in Zion’s Camp. Was ordained an Apostle on 14 February 1835. Served a mission with Willard Richards to the eastern states from 1836 to 1837. Served a mission to New York State in 1837. Became President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on 19 January 1841. Served a mission to England from 1839 to 1841 and was president of the British Mission from 1840 to 1841. Served another mission to the eastern states from 1843 to 1844. Was the second President of the Church and led the Saints into the Salt Lake Valley.

Died on 29 August 1877 in Salt Lake City.

Letter references: 3 May 1857, 25 July 1857, 12 March 1861, 3 February 1862, 1864, 29 March 1870, 27 October 1870, 26 May 1871, 3 May 1872, 14 June 1872, 26 July 1872, 7 September 1875, 22 April 1878

Young, Brigham, Jr.

Born on 18 December 1836 in Kirtland, Geauga County, OH, to Brigham Young and Mary Ann Angell.

Married (1) Catherine Curtis Spencer on 15 November 1855 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Had five other wives and eight other children.

Served a mission to Europe from 1862 to 1863. Served as president of the British Mission from 1865 to 1867 and from 1890 to 1893. Held prominent positions as a military man. Served several terms in the Utah legislature. Became a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1868. Served as President of the Council of the Twelve Apostles.

Died on 11 April 1903 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 18 February 1856

Young, Franklin Wheeler

Born on 17 February 1839 in Winchester, Scott County, IL, to Lorenzo Dow Young and Persis Goodall. Was a nephew of Brigham Young.

Married (1) Nancy Leonora Greene (1841–1901) on 5 March 1858 in Grantsville, Tooele County, UT. They were the parents of eight children.

Married (2) Anna Maria Sabin (1846–95) on 6 July 1861 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eight children.

Called on a mission to the Sandwich Islands in 1856. Assigned to Kohala District to labor under Joseph F. Left Hawai‘i when the missionaries were called home due to the Johnston army troubles. Arrived back in the United States in San Francisco, California, on 20 January 1858.

Died on 22 January 1911 in Provo, Utah County, UT.

Letter references: April 1856, 20 October 1856

Young, John Ray

Born on 30 April 1837 in Kirtland, Lake County, OH, to Lorenzo Dow Young and Persis Goodall. Was a nephew of Brigham Young.

Married (1) Albina Terry (1836–1913) in 1859 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of eleven children.

Married three other wives and had eleven other children.

Called to serve in the Sandwich Islands in 1854. After serving for three years returned and began raising his family. Served on the high council in the St. George Stake and served further missions to the Sandwich Islands and Great Britain. Lived for a time in Mexico with his plural wives but finally returned to Utah.

Died on 20 September 1931 in Provo, Utah County, UT, and buried in Blanding, San Juan County, UT.

Letter reference: April 1856

Young, Zina Presendia

Born on 3 April 1830 in Salt Lake City to Brigham Young and Zina Diantha Huntington. Was a stepcousin to Joseph F. and Martha Ann through her mother’s marriage to Joseph Smith Jr.

Married (1) Thomas Williams (1828–74) on 12 October 1868 in Salt Lake City. They were the parents of two children.

Married (2) Charles Ora Card (1839–1906) on 17 June 1884 in Logan, Cache County, UT. They were the parents of three children.

Died on 31 January 1931 in Salt Lake City.

Letter reference: 1 August 1884