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The Courageous Journey of Mary Goble Pay
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1Nephi City, Feb 1903   
2I Mary Goble was born in Brighton Sussex england June the 2 1843. My Father was William Goble son of William and Harriet Johnson Goble. My mother was the Daughter of John and sarah Penfold.¶ I, Mary Goble was born in Brighton, Sussex, England June 2, 1843. My father was William Goble, son of William and Harriet Johnson Goble. My mother was the daughter of John and Sarah Penfold.¶ I, Mary Goble was born in Brighton, Sussex, England June 2, 1843. My father was William Goble, son of William and Harriet Johnson Goble. My mother was the daughter of John and Sarah Penfold.¶ I Mary Goble was born in Brighton Sussex England 2 June 1843. My father William Goble was son of William and Harriet Johnson Goble. My mother was the daughter of John and Sarah Penfold.
3My Childhood day was spent the same as most Children.¶ My childhood days were spent the same as most children.¶ My childhood days were spent the same as most children.My childhood days were spent the same as most children.
4When i was in my 12 year my parents Joined the Latterday saints.When I was in my twelfth year, my parents joined the Latter-Day-Saints.When I was in my twelfth year, my parents joined the Latter-Day-Saints.When I was in my twelfth year, my parents joined the Latter-Day Saints church.
5on Nov the 5 i was baptised.On November 5th I was baptized.On November 5th I was baptized.On November 5th I was baptized.
6The following may we started for utah. We Left our home may the 19, 1856.The following May we started for Utah. We left our home May 19, 1856.The following May we started for Utah. We left our home May 19, 1856.The following May we started for Utah. We left our home May 19, 1856.
7We came to London the first day the next day came to Liverpool and went on Board the ship Horizon that eve[n]ing .We came to London the first day, the next day came to Liverpool and went on board the ship, Horizon, that eveningWe came to London the first day, the next day came to Liverpool and went on board the ship, Horizon, that eveningWe came to London the first day, the next day went to Liverpool and went on board the ship, Horizon that evening.
8It was sailing vessel. There were nearly 9 hundred souls on board.¶ It was a sailing Vessel and there were nearly nine hundred souls on board.¶ It was a sailing Vessel and there were nearly nine hundred souls on board.Its was a sailing Vessel and there were nearly nine hundred souls on board.
9We sailed on the 25. The pilot ship came and tug us out into the open sea.We sailed on the 25th. The pilot ship came and tugged us out into the open sea.We sailed on the 25th. The pilot ship came and tugged us out into the open sea.We sailed on the 25th. The pilot ship came and tugged us out into the open sea.
10I well Remmember how we watched old england fade from sight. We sang farewell our native Land farewell.¶ I well remember how we watched old England fade from sight. We Sang “Farewell our Native land Farewell.”¶ I well remember how we watched old England fade from sight. We Sang “Farewell our Native land Farewell.”¶ I well remember how we watched old England fade from sight. We Sang “Farewell Our Native land Farewell.”
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While we were in the River the Crew mutin[i]ed but they where [were] put

Ashore and another crew came on Board. They were a good set of men.

¶ While we were in the river the crew mutinied but they were put ashore and another crew came on board. They were a good set of men.¶ While we were in the river the crew mutinied but they were put ashore and another crew came on board. They were a good set of men.While we were in the river the crew mutinied but they were put ashore and another crew came on board. They were a good set of men.
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When we were a few

days out a Large shark follwd the vessel. There was one of the saints died. He was buried in the sea. We never saw the shark any more.

¶ When we were a few days out, a large shark followed the vessel. One of the saints died and he was buried at sea. We never saw the shark anymore.¶ When we were a few days out, a large shark followed the vessel. One of the saints died and he was buried at sea. We never saw the shark anymore.¶ When we were a few days out, a large shark followed our vessel. One of the saints died and he was buried at sea. We never saw the shark anymore.
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After we got over our sea sickness we had a nice time. We would play games sing songs of Zion. We held

meetings and the time passed happily.

¶ After we got over our seasickness we had a nice time. We would play games, and sing songs of zion. We held meetings and the time passed happily.¶ After we got over our seasickness we had a nice time. We would play games, and sing songs of zion. We held meetings and the time passed happily.¶ After we got over our seasickness we had a nice time. We would play games and sing song of Zion. We held meetings and the time passed happily.
14When we where [were] sailing through the Banks of New foundland we where [were] in a dense fog for several days, the sailors where [were] kept night and Day Ringing Bells, and blowing fog horns.¶ When we were sailing through the banks of Newfoundland we were in a dense fog for several days. The sailors were kept night and day ringing bells and blowing fog horns.¶ When we were sailing through the banks of Newfoundland we were in a dense fog for several days. The sailors were kept night and day ringing bells and blowing fog horns.¶ When we were sailing through the banks of Newfoundland, we were in a dense fog for several days. The sailors were kept night and day ringing bells and blowing fog horn.
15One day i was on deck with my father when i saw Like a mountain of ice in the sea close to the ship.¶ One day I was on deck with my father when I saw a mountain of ice in the sea close to the ship.¶ One day I was on deck with my father when I saw a mountain of ice in the sea close to the ship.One day I was on deck with my father, when I saw a mountain of ice in the sea close to the ship.
16I said Look father Look. He whent as white as a ghost and said, oh my GirlI said, “Look, father look”. He went white as a ghost and said, “Oh, my girl”.I said, “Look, father look”. He went white as a ghost and said, “Oh, my girl”.I said, Look father, Look! He went pale as a ghost and said, Oh my girl.
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At that moment the

fog parted. The sun shone Bright till the ship was out of danger when the fog closed on us again.

At that moment the fog parted the sun shone bright till the ship was out of danger when the fog closed on us again.At that moment the fog parted the sun shone bright till the ship was out of danger when the fog closed on us again.At that moment the fog parted and the sun shone bright until the ship was out of danger, then the fog closed on us again.
18We where [were] on the sea 6 weeks when we Landed at Boston. We took train for Iowa City where we had to get our out fit for the plains. It was the end of July.¶ We were on the sea six weeks, when we landed at Boston. We took the train for Iowa city were we had to get an outfit for the plains. It was the end of July.¶ We were on the sea six weeks, when we landed at Boston. We took the train for Iowa city were we had to get an outfit for the plains. It was the end of July.¶ We were on the sea six weeks then we landed at Boston. We then took the train for Iowa city were we had to get an outfit for the plains. It was the end of July.
19On the first of Aug we started to travel with our ox teams unbroke and we did not know a thing about driving oxen.On the first of August we started to travel with our ox teams unbroke and we did not know a thing about driving oxen.On the first of August we started to travel with our ox teams unbroke and did not know a thing about driving oxen.On the first of Aug. we started to travel with our ox teams unbroken and did not know a thing about driving them.
20My father had Bought 2 yoke of oxen, 1 yoke of cows, a wagon an[d] tent.My father had bought two yoke of oxen and one yoke of cows, a wagon and tent.My father had bought two yoke of oxen and one yoke of cows, a wagon and tent.My father had brought two yoke of oxens and one yoke of cows, a wagon and tent.
21He had a wife and 6 children. There names where [were] Mary Edwin Caroline James and Fanny.He had a wife and six children. Their names were Mary, Edwin, Caroline, Harriet, James, and Fanny.He had a wife and six children. Their names were Mary, Edwin, Caroline, Harriet, James, and Fanny.He had a wife and six children. Their names were Mary, Edwin, Caroline, Harriet, James, and fanny.
22My sister Fanny Broke out with the measels on the ship and when we were on Iowa Camp Ground there Came up a thunder storm. {Blew down our shelter and made with hand carts and some quilts. The storm came and we there in the rain thunder and litning} and she got wet and died the 19 of July 1856. She would have been 2 years on the 23 of July.¶ My sister Fanny broke out with the measles on the ship and when we were in Iowa campground, there came up a thunder storm that blew down our shelter, made with handcarts and some quilts. The storm came and we sat there in the rain, thunder and lightning. My sister got wet and died the 19th of July 1856. She would have been 2 years old on the 23rd.¶ My sister Fanny broke out with the measles on the ship and when we were in Iowa campground, there came up a thunder storm that blew down our shelter, made with handcarts and some quilts. The storm came and we sat there in the rain, thunder and lightning. My sister got wet and died the 19th of July 1856. She would have been 2 years old on the 23rd.¶ My sister Fanny broke out with the measles on the ship and when we were in Iowa campground, there came a thunder storm that blew down our shelter, made with handcarts and quilts. My sister got wet and died the 19 July 1856. She would have been 2 years old on the 23.
23The day Before we started on our journey we visited her greve [grave]. We felt awful to Leave our Little sister there.¶ The day we started on our journey we visited her grave. We felt very bad to leave our little sister there.¶ The day we started on our journey we visited her grave. We felt very bad to leave our little sister there.The day we started on our journey, We visited her grave. We felt very bad to leave our little sister there.
24We traveled through the states till we got to Counsel Bluffs. I think that was the name. It is in wyoming. Then we started on our journey of one thousand miles over the plains. It was about the first of september.¶ We traveled through the States until we came to Council Bluffs. Then we started on our journey of one thousand miles over the plains. ¶ It was about the 1st of September.¶ We traveled through the States until we came to Council Bluffs. Then we started on our journey of one thousand miles over the plains. ¶ It was about the 1st of September.¶ We traveled through the States until we came to Council bluffs. Then we started on our journey of one thousand miles over the plains. It was about the last of September.
25We traveled from 15 to 25 miles a day. We use to stop one day in the week to wash and rested on sunday [to] hold our meetings and every morning and night we where [were] Called to prayers By the Bugle.We traveled from 15 to 25 miles a day. We used to stop one day in the week to wash. On Sunday we would hold our meetings and rest. Every morning and night we were called to prayers by the bugle.We traveled from 15 to 25 miles a day. We used to stop one day in the week to wash. On Sunday we would hold our meetings and rest. Every morning and night we were called to prayers by the bugle.We would traveled about 15 to 25 miles a day. We used to stop one day in the week to wash. On Sunday we would hold our meeting and rest. Every morning and night we were called to prayers by the bugle.
26The indians where [were] very hostile as they where [were] on the war path so our Captain J Hunt had us make a dark Camp. That was to stop and get our supper then travel a few miles and not light any fires but Camp and go to bed. The men had to travel all day and Gaurd [guard] every other night.¶ The Indians were on the war path and were very hostile. Our Captain John Hunt had us make a dark camp. That was to stop and get our supper then travel a few miles and not light any fires but camp and go to bed. The men had to travel all day and guard every other night.¶ The Indians were on the war path and were very hostile. Our Captain John Hunt had us make a dark camp. That was to stop and get our supper then travel a few miles and not light any fires but camp and go to bed. The men had to travel all day and guard every other night.¶ The Indians were on the war path and very hostile. Our Captain John Hunt had us make a dark camp. That was to stop and get our supper then travel a few miles and not light any fire but camp and go to bed. The men had to travel all day and guard every other night.
27One night the Cattle where [were] in the corral made with the wagons when one of the Gaurds saw something Crawling along the Ground.¶ One night the cattle were in the corral, which was made with wagons, when one of the guards saw something crawling along the ground.¶ One night the cattle were in the corral, which was made with wagons, when one of the guards saw something crawling along the ground.¶ One night the cattle were in the corral, which was made with the wagons. When one of the guards saw something crawling along the ground.
28All in a moment the Cattle started. It was a noise like thunder. He shot of[f] his gun when the animal Jump[ed] up and Run. It was a indian with a Buffalo Robe. He dropped it.All in a moment the cattle started. It was a noise like thunder. The guard shot off his gun. The animal jumped up and run. It was an Indian with a buffalo robe on.All in a moment the cattle started. It was a noise like thunder. The guard shot off his gun. The animals jumped up and ran. It was an Indian with a buffalo robe on.All in a moment the cattle started. It was a noise like thunder. The guard shot off his gun. The animals jumped up and ran. It was an Indian with a buffalo robe on.
29Mother and us Children were sitting in the tent. Father was on gaurd. I tell you we thought our time was come. But father came Running to tell us not to be scared for everything was all rightMother and we children were sitting in the tent. Father was on guard. We were surely frightened but father came running in and told us not to be afraid for everything was all right.Mother and we children were sitting in the tent. Father was on guard. We were surely frightened but father came running in and told us not to be afraid for everything was all right.Mother and us childrens were sitting in our tent. Father was on guard. We were surely frightened but Father came running in and told us not to be afraid for everything was all right.
30we traveled on till we got to the last crossing of the platt River. That was the Last walk i ever walk with my mother. We caug[ht] up with the hand cart companys that day. We watched them cross the River.¶ We traveled on till we got to the Platt River. That was the last walk I ever had with my mother. We caught up with the Hand Cart companies that day. We watched them cross the river.¶ We traveled on till we got to the Platt River. That was the last walk I ever had with my mother. We caught up with the Hand Cart companies that day. We watched them cross the river.¶ We traveled on till we got to the Platt River. That was the last walk I ever had with my mother. We caught up with the handcart companies that day. We watch them cross the river.
31There was great Lumps of ice floating down the River. It was Bitter Cold. The next morning there were 14 dead in the camp through the cold. We went Back to Camp went to prayers. They sang Come Come ye saints not toil or Labor fear.There were great lumps of ice floating down the river. It was bitter cold. The next morning there were fourteen dead in camp through the cold. We went back to camp and went to prayers. They sang, “Come, Come, Ye Saints No Toil Nor Labor Fear”.There were great lumps of ice floating down the river. It was bitter cold. The next morning there were fourteen dead in camp through the cold. We went back to camp and went to prayers. They sang, “Come, Come, Ye Saints No Toil Nor Labor Fear”.There were great lumps of ice floating down the river. It was bitter cold. The next morning there were fourteen dead in camp from the cold. We went back to camp and said our prayers and then sang the song: Come, Come, Ye Saints No Toil Nor Labor Fear.
32I wonder[e]d what made my mother Cry. That night my mother took sick. The next morning my Little sister was Born. It was the 23 of sep. We name her Edith. She lived 6 weeks and died for the want of nourishmentI wondered what made my mother cry. That night my mother took sick and the next morning my little sister was born. It was the 23rd of Sept. We named her Edith and she lived six weeks and died for the want of nourishment.I wondered what made my mother cry. That night my mother took sick and the next morning my little sister was born. It was the 23rd of Sept. We named her Edith and she lived six weeks and died for the want of nourishment.I was wondering what made my mother cry. That night my mother took sick and the next morning my little sister was born. It was the 23rd of Sept. We name her Edith and she lived six weeks and died for want of nourishment.
33was Buried the last crossing of the sweetwater.See block 47 for corresponding text.See block 47 for corresponding text.See block 47 for corresponding text.
34My Mother never got well. She lingered till the 11th of Dec the day we arrived in salt Lake City 1856. She died Beetween the Little and big Mountain. She was Burried in salt Lake City Cementry. Her age was 43 years. She and her Babe Lost there Life Gathering to Zion in such a Late season of the year.See block 47 for corresponding text.See #47See #47
35 ¶ We had been without water for several days just drinking snow water. The captain said there was a spring of fresh water just a few miles away. It was snowing hard, but my mother begged me to go and get her a drink. Another lady went with me. We were about half way to the spring when we found an old man who had fallen in the snow. He was frozen so stiff, we could not lift him, so the lady told me where to go and she would go back to camp for help¶ We had been without water for several days just drinking snow water. The captain said there was a spring of fresh water just a few miles away. It was snowing hard, but my mother begged me to go and get her a drink. Another lady went with me. We were about half way to the spring when we found an old man who had fallen in the snow. He was frozen so stiff, we could not lift him, so the lady told me where to go and she would go back to camp for help¶ We had been without water for several days, just drinking snow water. The Captain said there was a spring of fresh water just a few miles away. It was snowing hard, but my mother begged me to go and get her a drink. Another lady went with me. We were about half way to the spring when we found and old man who had fallen in the snow. He was frozen so stiff, we could not lift him, so the lady told where to go for water. She would go back to camp for help.
36 for we knew he would soon be frozen if we left him. When she had gone I began to think of the Indians and looking and looking in all directions I became confused and forgot the way I should go. I waded around in the snow up to my knees and I became lost.for we knew he would soon be frozen if we left him. When she had gone I began to think of the Indians and looking and looking in all directions I became confused and forgot the way I should go. I waded around in the snow up to my knees and I became lost.For we knew he would soon be frozen if we left him. When she had gone I began to think of the Indians and looks and looking in all directing. I became confused and forgot my way. I waded around in the snow up to my knees and I became lost.
37 Later when I did not return to camp the men started out after me. It was 11:00 o’clock before they found me. My feet and legs were frozen. They carried me to camp and rubbed me with snow. They put my feet in a bucket of water. The pain was terrible. The frost came out of legs and feet but not out of my toes.Later when I did not return to camp the men started out after me. It was 11:00 o’clock before they found me. My feet and legs were frozen. They carried me to camp and rubbed me with snow. They put my feet in a bucket of water. The pain was terrible. The frost came out of legs and feet but not out of my toes.Later when I did not return to camp the men started out to find me. It was 11:00 o’clock before they found me. My feet and legs were frozen. They carried me back to camp and rubbed me with snow. They put my feet in a bucket of water the pain was terrible. The frost came out of legs and feet but did not come out of my toes.
38We traveled in the snow from the last crossing of the Platte River. We had orders to not pass the hand Cart Co. We had to keep close to them so has [as] to help them if we could. We began to get short of food. Our cattle gave out. We could only travel a few miles a day.¶ We traveled in the snow from the last crossing of the Platte River. We had orders not to pass the hand cart companies. We had to keep close to them so as to help them if we could. We began to get short of food our cattle gave out. We could only travel a few miles a day.¶ We traveled in the snow from the last crossing of the Platte River. We had orders not to pass the hand cart companies. We had to keep close to them so as to help them if we could. We began to get short of food and our cattle gave out. We could only travel a few miles a day.¶ We traveled in the snow from the last crossing of the Plat river. We had orders not to pass the handcart co. We had to keep close to them until help came or if we could help them. We began to get short of food and our cattle gave out. We could only travel a few miles a day.
39When we started out of Camp in the morning, the Brethren would shovel the snow to make a track for our cattle where [were] weak for the want of food as the Buffalos where [were] in Large herds by the Roads and eat all the Grass.When we started out of camp in the morning the brethren would shovel the snow to make a track for our cattle. They were weak for the want of food as the buffaloes were in large herds by the roads and ate all the grass.When we started out of camp in the morning the brethren would shovel the snow to make a track for our cattle. They were weak for the want of food as the buffaloes were in large herds by the roads and ate all the grass.When we started out of camp in the morning the brethren would shovel the snow to make a track for our cattle. They wee weak for the want of food as the buffaloes were in large herds. They were by the roads and ate all the grass.
40When we arrived at Devils Gate it was bitter Cold. We Left Lots of our things there. There was 2 or 3 Log houses there and we Left our wagon there and joined teams with a man the name of James Farmer. He had a sister Mary frozen to death.¶ When we arrived at Devils Gate it was bitter cold. We left lots of our things there. There were two or three log houses there. We left our wagons and joined teams with man named James Barmen. He had a sister Mary frozen to death.¶ When we arrived at Devils Gate it was bitter cold. We left lots of our things there. There were two or three log houses there. We left our wagons and joined teams with man named James Barman. He had a sister Mary frozen to death.¶ When we arrived at Deviled Gate it was bitter cold. We left lots of our things there. There were two or three log houses there. We left our wagons and joined teams with man named James Barman. He had a sister Mary who froze to death.
41We stayed there 2 or 3 days. While there an ox fell on the ice and the Brethren killed it and the Beef was given out to the camp. We make soup of it. My Br james eat a hearty supper was as well as he ever was wen he went to bed. In the morning he was dead.We stayed there two or three days. While there an ox fell on the ice and the brethren killed it and the beef was given out to the camp. My brother James ate a hearty supper was well as he ever was when he went to bed. In the morning he was dead.We stayed there two or three days. While there an ox fell on the ice and the brethren killed it and the beef was given out to the camp. My brother James ate a hearty supper and was well as he ever was when he went to bed. In the morning he was dead.We stayed there two or three days. While there an ox fell on the ice and the brethren killed it and gave the beef out to the camp. My brother James ate a harty supper and was well as he ever was when he went to bed. The next morning he was dead.
42I got my feet frozen and lost all my toes. My Br Edwin got his feet froze bad. [My] Sister Carrie feet where [were] froze. It was nothing but snow.¶ My feet were frozen also my brother Edwin and my sister Carrie [Caroline penciled in] had their feet frozen. It was nothing but snow.¶ My feet were frozen also my brother Edwin and my sister Caroline had their feet frozen. It was nothing but snow.¶ My feet was frozen also my brother Edwin and my sister Caroline had their feet frozen. There was nothing but snow.
43We could not drive the p[e]gs in our tents. Father would clean a place for our tent put snow around to keep it down. We were short of flour But father was a good shot. They Called him the hunter of the camp so that helped us out.¶ We could not drive the pegs in our tents. Father would clean a place for our tents and put snow around to keep it down. We were short of flour but father was a good shot. They called him the hunter of the camp, so that helped us out.¶ We could not drive the pegs in our tents. Father would clean a place for our tents and put snow around to keep it down. We were short of flour but father was a good shot. They called him the hunter of the camp, so that helped us out.¶ We could not drive the pegs in the ground for our tents. Father would clean a place for our tents and put snow around it to keep it down. We were short of flour but father was a good shot. They called him the hunter of the camp. So that help us out.
44We could not get a enough flour for Bread as we got to a quarter lb per head a day. So we would make it Like thin Gruel. We called it skilly.We could not get enough flour for bread as we got only a quarter of a pound per head a day so we would make it like thin gruel. We call it skilly.We could not get enough flour for bread as we got only a quarter of a pound per head a day so we would make it like thin gruel. We call it skilly.We could not get enough flour for bread as we got only a quarter of a pound per head a day so we would make it like thin gruel. We call it “skilly.”
45Well there was 4 companies on the plains. We did not know what would become of us when one night a man came to our Camp telling us there would be plenty of flour in the morning for Br Brigham had sent men and teams to help us. There was rejoiceing that night: Some sang, some danced, some cried. Well he was a Living Santy Claus. I have forgotten his name but never will i forget how he looked. He was covered with the frost, his beard was Long and all frost. [penciled below last line] His name was Eph Hanks.¶ There were four companies on the plains. We did not know what would become of us. One night a man came to our camp and told us there would be plenty of flour in the morning for Bro. Brigham Young had sent men and teams to help us. There was rejoicing that night. We sang songs, some danced and some cried. He was a living Santa Claus. His name was Eph. Hanks.¶ There were four companies on the plains. We did not know what would become of us. One night a man came to our camp and told us there would be plenty of flour in the morning for Bro. Brigham Young had sent men and teams to help us. There was rejoicing that night. We sang songs, some danced and some cried. He was a living Santa Claus. His name was Eph. Hanks.¶ There were four companies on the plains. We did not know what would become of us. One night a man came to our camp and told us there would be plenty of flour in the morning for Bro. Young had sent men and teams to help us. There was rejoicing that night. We sang songs and some danced and some cried. He was a living Santa Claus. His name was Eph. Hanks.
46We travel faster now we had horse teams.¶ We traveled faster now we had horse teams.¶ We traveled faster now we had horse teams.¶ We traveled faster now we had horse teams.
47See #33 and #34¶ My mother had never got well, she lingered until the 11 of Dec., the day we arrived in Salt Lake City 1856. She died between the little and big mountains. She was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. She was 43 years old. She and her baby lost their lives gathering to zion in such a late season of the year. My sister was buried at the last crossing of the Sweetwater.¶ My mother had never got well, she lingered until the 11 of Dec., the day we arrived in Salt Lake City 1856. She died between the little and big mountains. She was buried in the Salt Lake City Cemetery. She was 43 years old. She and her baby lost their lives gathering to zion in such a late season of the year. My sister was buried at the last crossing of the Sweetwater.My mother had never got well, she lingered until the 11 of December the day we arrived in Salt Lake City, 1856. She died between the little and big mountain. She was buried in the Salt Lake City, Cemetery. She was 43 years old. She and her baby lost their lives gathering to Zion in such a late season of the year. My sister was buried at the last crossing of the Sweetwater.
48and we arrived in salt Lake City 9 o clock at night, the 11 of Dec 1856. 3 out of the 4 that was Living froze; my mother dead in the wagon.¶ We arrived in Salt Lake City nine o’clock at night the 11th of Dec. 1856. Three out of the four that were living were frozen. My mother was dead in the wagon.¶ We arrived in Salt Lake City nine o’clock at night the 11th of December 1856. Three out of the four that were living were frozen. My mother was dead in the wagon.We arrived in Salt Lake City, nine o’clock at night the 11th of Dec. 1856. Three out of the four that were living were frozen. My mother was dead in the wagon.
49Bishop Handy had us taken to a house in his ward and the Brethren an sister fetch us plenty of food. We had to be careful and not eat to[o] much as it might Kill us as we were so hungry.¶ Bishop Hardy had us taken to a house in his ward and the brethren and sisters brought us plenty of food. We had to be careful and not eat too much as it might kill us we were so hungry.¶ Bishop Hardy had us taken to a house in his ward and the brethren and sisters brought us plenty of food. We had to be careful and not eat too much as it might kill us we were so hungry.¶ Bishop Hardy had us taken to a home in his ward and the brethren and the sister brought us plenty of food. We had to be careful and not eat too much as it might kill us we were so hungry.
50The next day the Bishop came and brought a docter. His name was Williams.¶ Early next morning Bro. Brigham Young and a doctor came. The doctor’s name was Williams. When Brigham Young came in he shook hands with all of us. When he saw our condition, our feet frozen and our mother dead, tears rolled down his cheeks.¶ Early next morning Bro. Brigham Young and a doctor came. The doctor’s name was Williams. When Brigham Young came in he shook hands with all of us. When he saw our condition, our feet frozen and our mother dead, tears rolled down his cheeks.¶ Early next morning Bro. Brigham and a doctor came. The doctor’s name was Williams. When Bro. Young came in he shook hands with all of us. When he saw our condition of our frozen feet and our dead mother, tears rolled down his cheeks.
51He amputated our feet.

¶ The Doctor wanted to cut my feet off at the ankle. But Pres. Young said no just cut off the toes and I promise you, you will never have to take them off any farther. The pieces of bone that must come out will work out through the skin themselves.

¶ The Doctor amputated my feet toes using a saw and a butcher knife.

¶ The Doctor wanted to cut my feet off at the ankles. But Pres. Young said no just cut off the toes and I promise you, you will never have to take them off any farther. The pieces of bone that must come out will work out through the skin themselves.

¶ The Doctor amputated my toes using a saw and a butcher knife.

¶ The doctor amputated my toes using a saw and a butcher knife. Brigham Young promised me I would not have to have any more of my feet cut off.
52The sister where [were] dressing mother for her grave.The sisters were dressing mother for her grave.The sisters were dressing mother for her grave.The sisters were dressing mother for the last time.
53My poor father walk in the where Mother was, then back to us. He could not shed a tear. When our feet was fine they packed us in to see our mother for the Last time. Oh how did we stand it. That afternoon she was burried.My poor father walked in the room where mother was then back to us. He could not shed a tear. When my feet were fixed they packed us in to see our mother for the last time. Oh how did we stand it. That afternoon she was buried.My poor father walked in the room where mother was then back to us. He could not shed a tear. When my feet were fixed they packed us in to see our mother for the last time. Oh how did we stand it. That afternoon she was buried.Oh how did we stand it. That after noon she was buried.
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54It is now Oct 1896 1906, 50 years since we left our home over the sea for utah. Qu[i]te a few of us that are left have been to salt Lake City to Celebrate our Jubilee. We met in the 14 ward Assembly hall. Well h[e]ld 3 meetings. Pres Joseph F Smith and the R[elief] S[ociety] furnish us a Banquet.¶ It is now Oct. 1896 1906 fifty years ago we left our homes over the sea for Utah. Quite a few of us that are left have been to Salt Lake City to celebrate our Jubilee. We met in the 14th Ward Assembly Hall. We held three meetings Pres. Joseph F. Smith presided and the Relief Society furnished us a Banquet.¶ It is now Oct. 1906, fifty years ago we left our homes over the sea for Utah. Quite a few of us that are left have been to Salt Lake City to celebrate our Jubilee. We met in the 14th ward Assembly Hall. We held three meetings. President Joseph F. Smith presided and the Relief Society furnished us a Banquet.¶ It is now Oct. 1896 Forty years ago we left our homes over the sea for Utah. Quite a few of us that are left have been in Salt Lake City to celebrate our Jubilee. We met in the 14th ward assembly Hall. We held three meeting. President Joseph F. Smith presided and the Relief Society furnished us a banquet.
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We had a good time. I staid with anna pay Kimball. We met the Capt of our company, Br Jhon [John] Hunt met some of the people that came in our Company. We were happy to see

one another and talked of the times that are gone

We had a very good time. I stayed with Annie Pay Kimball. We met the Captain of our company Bro John Hunt and some of the people that came in our company. We were happy to see one another and talk of the times that are gone.We had a very good time. I stayed with Annie Pay Kimball. We met the captain of our company, Brother John Hunt and some of the people that came in our company. We were happy to see one another and talk of the times that are gone.We had a very good time. I stayed with Annie Pay Kimball. We met the captain of our company. We were happy to see one another and talk of the time that are gone.
56My sister Carrie and husband went up to the city with us. Her husband came in Capt Elsworths Hand Cart Company.¶ My sister Carrie and her husband went up to the city with me. Her husband went came in Captain Ellsworth’s Hand Cart Company.¶ My sister Carrie and her husband went up to the city with me. Her husband came in Captain Ellsworth’s Hand Cart Company.¶ My sister Carrie and her husband went up to the City with us. Her husband came in Captain Ellsworth Hand cart Co.
57went to Conference two Days than went to the Cemetry to find my mothers grave. It was Lot 2 plat C. It was the first time i had seen it, for when she was burried our feet were so bad we could not go to the funeral and the move came and we moved south to Nephi.¶ We went to Conference two days then went to the cemetery to find my mother’s grave. It was Lot 2 plot C. It was the first time I had seen it for when she was buried our feet were so we could not go to the funeral and later we moved South.¶ We went to Conference two days then went to the cemetery to find my mother’s grave. It was in Lot 2, plot C. It was the first time I had seen it, for when she was buried our feet were so we could not go to the funeral and later we moved south.¶ We went to conference two days then went to the cemetery to find my mother’s grave. It was in Lot 2, plot C. It was the first time I had seen it: for when she was burried our feet were so we could not go to the funeral and later we moved south.
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No one noes [knows] how i felt as we stood there by her grave.

There were Alma, his wife, myself an[d] Ethel one of Geo­­rge Daughters. There were 3 generations. Our mother was a martyr for the truth.

¶ No one knows how I felt as we stood there by her grave. There were Alma, his wife, myself, and Ethel, one of George’s daughters. There were three generations and now our mother was a martyr for the truth.¶ No one knows how I felt as we stood there by her grave. There was Alma, his wife, myself and Ethel, one of George’s daughters. There were three generations and our mother was a martyr to for the truth.¶ No one knows how I felt as we stood there by her grave. There was Alma, His wife, Myself, and Ethel, one of George daughters. There was three generations and our mother was a martyr for the truth.
59I thought of her words, Polly i want to go to Zion while my Children are small so as they can be raised int he gospel of Christ for i know this is the true Church.¶ I thought of her words, Polly, I want to go to Zion while my children are small so they can be raised in the Gospel of Christ for I know this is the true church.¶ I though[t] of her words, “Polly, I want to go to Zion while my children are small, so they can be raised in the Gospel of Christ for I know this is the true church.”I thought of her words, Polly, I want to go to Zion while my children are small, so they can be raised in the Gospel of Christ. For I know this is the true Church.
 Now there are 31 grand children 26 g Grand Children Living an 15 are dead. There are 3 of us Living: my Bro, sister and myself.¶ Now there are 31 grand children 36 great grand children living and 15 are dead. There are three of us living my brother, sister and I.¶ Now there are 31 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren living and 15 are dead. There are three of us living my brother, sister and I.¶ Now there are 31 grandchildrens, 36 great grand children living and 15 are dead. There are three of us living my brother sister, and I.
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I think my mother has her wish. My Br and 3 of my sons have filled missions and some of her grandsons and daughters are

workers in the Church. They all are members of the Church.

¶ I think my mother had her wish. My brother and three of my sons have filled missions and her grandsons and daughters are workers in the church. They all are members of the church.¶ I think my mother had her wish. My brother and three of my sons have filled missions and her grandsons and daughters are workers in the church. They are all members of the church.I think my mother had her wish. My brother and three of my sons have filled missions and her grandsons and daughters are worker in the church.
61I now have 6 sons and 1 daughter Living, 4 sons are married, and i have 11 grand-children and i am proud of them all.¶ I now have six sons and one daughter living, four sons are married and I have eleven grand children and I am proud of them all.¶ I now have six sons and one daughter living, four sons are married and I have eleven grandchildren and I am proud of them all.¶ I now have six sons and one daughter living, four sons are married and I have eleven grand children and I am proud of them all.
62I am the mother of 13 children, 10 sons 3 Daughters. My Br Edwin is the father of 15 sons and Daughters. My sis Carrie Bowers the mother of 9, 5 sons 4 daughters. My sis Harriet the mother of 9. 7 sons 2 daughters.¶ I am the mother of thirteen children 10 sons and three daughters. My Bro. Edwin is the father of fifteen sons and daughters. My sister Carrie is the mother of nine children five sons and four daughters and my sister Harriet the mother of nine, seven sons and two daughters.¶ I am the mother of thirteen children, 10 sons and three daughters. My Bro. Edwin is the father of fifteen sons and daughters. My sister Carrie is the mother of nine children, five sons and four daughters and my sister Harriet the mother of nine, seven sons and two daughters.¶ I am the mother of thirteen children, 10 sons and three daughters. My Bro. Edwin is the fathers of fifteen sons and daughters. My sister Carrie is the mother of nine—seven sons and two daughters.
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63Nephi, Oct 1908 have been to our hand cart renion I met quite a few old friends went to Conference. My Bro and i went to see mothers grave. They had Remembered them. It is plot f Lot 8 or12. We will have it fixed, leveled and grass sown of it.¶ Oct. 1908, I have been to our Hand Cart reunion and met quite a few old friends. We went to Conference in Salt Lake and my brother and I went to see mother’s grave. It has been renumbered. It is now plot F, Lot 8 and 12.¶ Oct. 1908, I have been to our Hand Cart reunion and met quite a few old friends. We went to Conference in Salt Lake and my brother and I went to see mother’s grave. It has been renumbered. It is now Plot F, Lot 8 and 12.¶ Oct. 1908, I have been to our handcart Reunion and met quite a few old friends. We went to conference in Salt Lake City. Then my brother and I went to see mother grave. It has been renumber. It is now Plot F. Lot 8 and 12.
64Oct 21 1909 Went to Sunday School was asked to relate incidents of our journey across the plains. I told we had the first snow storm the 22 September 1856. There were 15 died through Crossing that platte river. Sis Mcphersen sat by me. She said my mother was the 15 one that died. They were laid side by side and a Little dirt threw over them.¶ Oct. 24, 1909 I went to Sunday School and was asked to relate a few incidents of our journey across the plains. I told them we had the first snow storm the 22nd of Sept. in 1856. There were fifteen who died through the cold and exposure while crossing the Platte River. Sister McPherson sat by me and she said her mother was the fifteenth to die. They were all laid side by side and a little dirt thrown over them.¶ Oct. 24, 1909 I went to Sunday School and was asked to relate a few incidents of our journey across the plains. I told them we had the first snow storm the 22nd of Sept. in 1856. There were fifteen who died through the cold and exposure while crossing the Platte River. Sister McPherson sat by me and she said her mother was the fifteenth to die. They were all laid side by side and a little dirt thrown over them.¶ Oct. 24, 1909, I went to Sunday School and was asked to relate a few incidents of our journey acroos the plains. I told them we had the first snow storm of the year on the 22 Sept 1856. There were fifteen who died through the cold and exposure while crossing the platte river. Sister McPerson sat by me and she said her mother was the fifteenth one. They were all laid side by side and a little dirt thrown over them.
65Nov. have been to our renion. Met at Br Langly Baily. Had a good time. Told of incidents of our trip over the plains. It made us feel bad. It brought it all up again. Is it wise, yes, for our Children to see what there parents passed through for the Gospel.November, I have been to reunion. I met Bro. Langly Bailey and had a good time talking over incidents of our trip across the plains. It made me feel bad it brought it all up again. Is it wise for our children to see what their parents passed through for the Gospel. Yes I think it is.¶ November, I have been to reunion. I met Bro. Langly Bailey and had a good time talking over incidents of our trip across the plains. It made me feel bad. It brought it all up again. Is it wise for our children to see what their parents passed through for the gospel? Yes, I think it is.¶ November, I have been to reunion, I met Bro Langly Bailey and had a good time talking over incidents of our trip across the plains. It made me feel bad it brought it all up again. Is it wise for our children to see what their parents passed through for the gospel, Yes I think it is.

HOLOGRAPH: Transcription of Holograph scanned from ledger book in possession of Bowers family; organized into sentences with punctuation added.

LARSEN: Transcription of handwritten record in notebook of Vera Pay Larsen.

PAY: “Life of Mary Goble Pay” (autobiography from Pay family).

BOWERS: “Mary Goble Pay Family History” (autobiography from Bowers family).

Note: The texts have been divided into numbered blocks for ease of reference.

[Epigraph]

All glory to the Pioneers! God bless their memory,

their works, their children, forever!

—Bryant S. Hinckley, 1953