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Alexander Fortie (~1780) of Edinburgh Scotland
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Mary Steadman of Dunfermline, Scotland.
(This part is also from the previous page) Alexander (1822) grew up in Scotland and at the age of 20 he ran into some Mormon missionaries. Perhaps somewhere in an attic in Utah, lies an old dusty journal from a missionary who went to Scotland in 1843. If one were to open that journal there might be an entry that goes something like, “We taught the Fortie Family this week and Alexander Fortie accepted the restored gospel and I baptized him on Monday, 28 August, 1843.”
A few weeks after his baptism Alexander (1822) married an Irish girl named Christina Isabella Cuthbert who was born 19 November 1822 in Ballymackenny Ireland.
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Near Ballymackenny
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Old church in Ballymackenny Ireland
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They married in Glasgow Scotland on 15 September 1843. Alexander was 21 and Christina was 20 when they married. She was baptized into the LDS church a few months later on November 7th and soon after that they started their little family.
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Glasgow
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They had four children, the first three were born in Glasgow and the last was born in Bolton England.
Children:
1. Alexander Fortie: born 21 July 1846 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland - died 23 April 1890 Heber City, Wasatch, Utah, United States. Married Rachel Howarth and had 3 children.
2. Christiana Fortie: born about 1849 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland - death unknown. Married Henry Sutherland children unknown.
3. John Campbell Fortie (my ancestor): born 13 May 1851 Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland - died 11 March 1918 Heber City, Wasatch, Utah, United States. Married Charlotte Jowett 31 December 1884 and had 2 children.
4. Margaret Fortie: born 9 May 1857 in Bolton, Lancashire, England - died 24 March 1912 Filmore, Millard, Utah, United States. Married Jefferson Trimble 8 or 18 December 1875 in Filmore Millard, Utah United States or 5 June 1876 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
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It appears the 1851 census was taken right before John Campbell was born and little bit before they moved to Bolton England. Here is the transcript from Ancestry.com:
1851 Scotland Census
Name: Alexander Fortie
Age: 30
Estimated birth year: abt 1821
Relationship: Head
Spouse's name: Christina Fortie
Gender: Male
Where born: Edinburgh, Midlothian
Parish Number: 644/1
Civil parish: Glasgow St Mungo
County: Lanarkshire
Address: 5
Occupation: Joiner
Household Members: Name Age
Alexander Fortie 30
Christina Fortie 29
Alexander Porter [or Fortie] 5
Christina Fortie 2
These appear to be borders:
Margret M'niel 17
William Russel 36
ED: 31
Page: 18
Household schedule number: 69
Line: 17
Roll: CSSCT1851_159
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St Mungo Parish, Glasgow, Scotland
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St. Mungo Parish, corner of Bedford Place and Bedford Ct. in Alloa, Scotland.
So, it appears that Alexander (1822) was a Joiner or a craftsman who works with wood, a skilled carpenter. and there are 2 of his 4 children in this census. Alexander, age 5, and Christina age 2. It also appears that they had two borders Margret M'niel age 17 and William Russel age 36. Sometimes these boarders were relatives and sometimes they were just renting a room while they worked nearby or even as a house keeper or they went to work with the head of the home. More research is required about the boarders.
Somewhere between the census of 1851 and the birth of their last child, Margaret, in 1857, the family moved to Bolton England, about 160 miles to the south (interesting they named their last child basically the same as the 17 year old boarder, which may indicate she was a relative or someone who was very close to the family). Perhaps there was not enough work in Glasgow or perhaps Bolton was a gathering place for the Saints before going to America, we just don’t know.
Bolton was a boom town in the 1800's with 216 cotton mills and 26 bleaching and dying mills at its zenith. There were also iron foundries and other engineering works related to the cotton industry, so there was plenty of work there. The fact that he changed his occupation from Joiner on the 1851 census to Engineer, Fitter, Smith on the 1861 census is a good indication that he simply found a job in one of the mills in Bolton. It may have just been for a better position or he might have received better pay and was trying to save up some money to get his family to America. There also may have been a stronger community of Saints in Bolton, we just don't have enough information about their move and Alexander's (1822) new job.
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Bolton England
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Bolton England
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According to church records on 9 February 1860, they baptized their oldest son, Alexander (1846); he was 14 (we are not sure why they waited so long to baptize him).
The 1861 census has a few changes. Here are a few shots of the census and then a transcript of the information:
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1861 England Census
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1861 England Census part close
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1861 Census part close 2
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1861 England
Name: Alexander Fortie
Age: 39
Estimated birth year: abt 1822
Relation: Head
Spouse's name: Christianna Fortie
Gender: Male
Where born: Edinburgh , Scotland
Civil parish: Great Bolton
Town: Bolton
County/Island: Lancashire
Country: England
Street Address: 9 Railway St.
Occupation: Engineer, Fitter, Smith (?)
Condition as to marriage: married
Registration district: Bolton
Sub-registration district: Bolton Western
Household Members: Name / Age / Occupation / birthplace
Alexander Fortie / 39 / Engineer, Fitter, Smith / born - Scotland, Edinburgh
Christianna Fortie / 37 / / born - Ireland, Derry
Alexander Fortie / 16 / Turner of Iron / born - Scotland, Glasgow
Christiana Fortie / 12 / Scholar / born Scotland, Glasgow
John Fortie / 11 / Scholer / born - Scotland, Glasgow
Margaret Fortie / 3 / Scholar / born England, Bolton
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Railway Street Bolton, England
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So, according to the 1861 census they lived on Railway Street and Alexander (1822) and his son Alexander (1844) worked as Engineer, Fitter, Smith and Turner of Iron respectively. Apparently both worked in one of the mills in Bolton. The boarders seemed to stay in Scotland and John and Margaret are now a part of the family.
Now here is an interesting little twist to our story. In my research I found a court document that has a Christiana Fortie on the list, it says, "Return of all Persons committed, or Bailed to appear for Trial, or Indicted at the General Quarter Sessions held at Bolton on the 31st day of March 1864, showing the nature of their Offences, and the result of the Proceedings."
Name: #34. Christiana Fortie
Offences of which those tried were Convicted or Acquitted, and of which those discharged without Trial were charged on Indictment or Commitment: Larcony (two convictions)
Convicted and Sentenced - (blank)
Death - (blank)
Penal Servitude - (blank)
Imprisonment; (state if also Whipped or Fined) - 6 months upon each to commence at the same time.
Acquitted and Discharged - (blank)
Now that was in 1864 when Christiana was 15 and a year later, on 13 July, 1865, it seems she was baptized along with her sister Margerat. Christiana was around 16 years old (don't know her exact birthday) and Margerat was 8.
Then, the crazy thing is, a year after that, she is brought in again for the same thing. This time however, the papers say that she is NOT GUILTY.
What the reasons for this are not known. Was Christiane a typical 15 year old who made some mistakes and straightened up after that or were they in difficult circumstances and she was taking food to help the family, we just don't know. This was shown very well in the story of Oliver Twist in that same general area and time period. Whatever the reason this may have helped them decide to somehow get to America and gather with the Saints where things had to be better. However, sadly, it appears Christiane did not go with them. It seems she married a Henry Sutherland in England and we have no other records. Perhaps, though she was baptized, her heart was not changed and she didn't want to go to America with the other Saints. More research is needed on where she went and why.
It looks like Alexander's (1822) two sons, Alexander (1846), and John Campbell, were the first to leave for America to settle in Utah. They departed Liverpool on 30 May 1866 on the ship Arkwright. Alexander (1846) was 19 years old and John turned 14 just before leaving They arrived in New York on 6 July 1866, a few weeks before Alexander (1846) turned 20.
Here is the record of the ship and it's passengers.
Liverpool to New York
Sunday, July 1 1866 Still somewhat damp & disagreeable. Held a meeting at each end of the ship. I attended one held at the forepart. Brothers Luff & Folsome with me. The after part at 2 p.m. . At half 6 p.m. held a meeting at each end of the ship. Myself, Brother Luff & Folsom all attended the one at the after part & blessed the 4 children born on board. I was mouth in blessing the first which we named John Arkwright. Brother Luff mouth to the second & we named it Annice Ubaldina [Hubaldina] Hodgson. Brother Folsome was mouth for the 3rd. We named it Rubina Egison [Egunson] & I was mouth to the 4th, named it Daniel Arkwright Taylor. I will just add that the 2 first were twins. After the blessing of the children, I directed a funeral address which tended to do good, gave some instructions of temporal matters & concluded the meeting. The weather looked much better & the vessel did not roll so bad as on the previous day. A good spirit prevailed throughout the day.
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I do not have a record of where they went when the two brothers arrived in Utah but it seems that they must have gone to Heber fairly soon upon arrival. Alexander was married to Rachel Howath in Salt Lake City on 31 December, 1868, at the age of 23, about 3 1/2 years after they arrived. She was from Lostock England, a small town about 1 mile west of the center of Bolton where Alexander lived. They were sealed 6 months later in the Salt Lake endowment house on 29 June, 1869 and they were in Heber by the 1870 census. It is interesting that there were 4 Howarths on the ship (not Howath as the one record says), Ann, Elizabeth, John and Peter but no Rachel. So, there are some questions here. Are Howath and Howarth the same family and the name is spelled wrong on one of the records I have? Did Ann or Elizabeth go by a middle name of Rachel so Alexander's girl friend/ fiance was on the ship with him? More research is needed.
Here is the record of the ship and it's passengers.
Alexander and John Fortie to America
Ship: Arkwright
Departure: 30 May 1866
Arrival: 6 Jul 1866
Church Leader: Justin Wixom
# LDS Passengers: 451
Source
BMR, Book #1048, pp. 267-287 (FHL #025,692); Customs #766 (FHL #175,624)
Accounts
•A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
•Autobiography of Ellen Burton Beazer
•Diaries of Justin Chancy Wixom
•Letter of Daniel P. Caulkins - July 6, 1866
•Letter of Justin C. Wixom - July 6, 1866
•Summary of a Letter from Justin Chancy Wixom
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
"The fourth ship, Arkwright, chartered for the emigration of a portion of the Latter-day Saints, cleared from the port of Liverpool New York , on the 30th ultimo, having on board 395 American adults, or 451 souls, as passengers. Elder Justin C. Wixom was appointed president, and Elders Harry Luff and Hyrum P. Folsom his counselors: these appointments were unanimously sustained by the vote of the passengers. The captain of the ship, D. P. Calkin, and other officers, called the crew to order, when general instructions from several of the elders, were imparted to the Saints who were exhorted to preserve good order, and cleanliness; to live prayerful and upright lives; to be patient and forbearing one towards another; to render assistance to the weak and feeble; and to hearken diligently to the counsel of those appointed to preside over them: on condition of faithfulness they were promised protection and safety throughout the great journey which was before them. Immediately upon the sailing of the ship a fresh breeze sprang up from the east, and the vessel was wafted swiftly upon her voyage towards the promised land."
"Wed. 30. [May 1866] -- The ship Arkwright sailed from Liverpool , England New York July 6th."
Autobiography of Ellen Burton Beazer
. . . We were getting along very well financially until the customers heard that we were Mormons. Some people were very bitter toward the Mormons in those days and they would not buy their supplies from us. Those who owed father would not pay their bills, so at last we were forced to close our store.
In 1865 my father sailed for America , leaving his family in England . The following year he sent for his family consisting of mother, three brothers and myself. I well remember leaving England . We went to the train with my oldest brother Joe, who had to remain in England two years to finish his apprenticeship as a shoemaker. We all felt very badly about leaving him. I remember how mother cried. We sailed on the ship Arkwright leaving Liverpool May 30th, 1866 . There were 450 Latter-day Saints, & we were seven weeks on the ocean. I was eight years old, but I remember the trip very well. The company traveled steerage & had facilities for cooking their own meals. We had many storms to interfere with the crossing. When it was bad weather & the wind would start blowing us back in the opposite direction, the chaplain, Daniel P. Calkins, [Caulkins] would come below & say, "You Mormons had better hope that the wind changes or you will never see Brigham Young." One day the wind blew us back as far as we had traveled the day before. The captain told us before we left that we would have seven deaths & we did. The first one to die was a member of our company. The captain did not want any burial services held, but the people insisted. The funeral services were held at the front of the ship, then the officers would rush to the other end & slide the bodies over the side. The bodies were first wrapped in a material similar to canvas & had weights tied to them. The sharks followed the ship all the time & the officers were afraid that if they came too near the boat there would be trouble.
We finally landed in New York and went by train to Nebraska , where Father met us. I remember how happy we were as it had been over a year since we had see him. He had come from Utah to help us cross the plains. He had a covered wagon and five or six yoke of oxen. We joined the Horton D. Haight Company. There were 65 wagons altogether and we had a very hard trip. . . .
. . .I had my ninth birthday just before we arrived in Salt Lake City .
We left England in the spring and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley October 15, 1866 . . . .
BIB: Beazer, Ellen Burton, [Autobiography.] Our Pioneer Heritage, comp. by Kate B. Carter, vol. 10 (Salt Lake City: Daughters of Utah Pioneers, 1967), p.50-51. (CHL )
Diaries of Justin Chancy Wixom
Monday, 28th at 8:23 Myself Brother Coatman & family, Elisabeth Praiter, Caroline Heane, Harriett Painter, & Ann Jackson took train from the Lans Down Station to Liverpool. Arrived about 4p.m.. We then had our [-] placed on a luggage van or cart & we proceeded to the Bramley Moor Docks to the ship Arkwright. Where Brother Coatman & family stayed all night, also Elizabeth Praiter [Praitar] myself & the rest including: Alice Townsend, who came into Liverpool after we did all took lodgings at 22 Hunters Street .
Tuesday 29th I Hired a cab, took Alice her luggage & other girls to the docks, got their things taken on board, after which their berths were shown them. I done some business at the office, slept at 22 Hunters & the folks slept at ship in their berths.
Wednesday 30th At 9 a.m. went on board & the ship cleared from the docks, anchored in the river where we laid during the day where the ship's passengers were inspected by the Government officials & in the afternoon President B. [Brigham] Young, Jr., his brother, John W. & a number of the brethren came on board & organized the ship's company. Appointed myself, president; H. Luff, first counselor; & Hyrum P. Tolsom, second counselor; Hatch Smith & B. [Brigham] Young gave us some good teaching. Dedicated the ship & company to the Lord, blessed the Saints & promised them a speedy, a pleasant & safe voyage if they would do right & hearken to those placed over them. They then bid us farewell & went to shore. Myself & the brethren then gave those berths that had not yet got them & arranged the luggage & attended to other business matters.
Thursday 31st at 7 o'clock The steam tug "Constitution" fastened onto the ship Arkwright & towed us out into the sea, left us about 9 a.m. . Meanwhile Mr. Halifacts [Halifax ], a man not in the church desired to go to the shore. We told as he was on board that he had better continue the journey. He said he would not & unbeknown to us he took his departure in a small boat for the shore. We then organized the ship's passengers into 8 wards & appointed Jonathan Jackson president of the guard & William Smith, Clerk. We then appointed another ship's passenger cook. Ship's name Arkwright, name Captain Daniel Caulkins; 1 mate's name, David. C. Huntley; 2 mate, King; 3 mate, Griswould. The same day after the organization I became very seasick. Emptied my breadbasket several times & went to bed. Good wind during the day. Provisions served out.
Friday 1 of June A good breeze. The pilot left in a small boat for shore. We moved on, most all on board seasick.
Saturday 2nd Rather calm, passengers all much better.
Sunday 3rd We held a meeting on deck, myself, Elders Luff, & Folsome [Folsom] addressed the congregation. We had a very profitable & pleasant day.
Monday 4, ,Tuesday 5, & Wednesday 6 Good winds, but most of the passengers sick. Less winds on Thursday 7th & Friday 8th. The Saints all much better.
Saturday 9th Quite calm, the Saints mostly well & up on deck.
Sunday 10th at 11 a.m. We held a meeting on deck. Misty during meeting hours, but rained at the close. Brother Jonathan Jackson & myself addressed the congregation. A good spirit in the evening. We held two meetings below. Myself & Elder Luff attended one & Brother Folsome the other. Had fine times.
Monday 11th to Wednesday 13th Tolerable good wind, many seasick again.
Thursday 14th to Sunday 17th Calm, the majority of the Saints well & feeling well. Opened our meeting at 11 a.m. . Elder Folsome & myself addressed the congregation, a good spirit prevailed. In the evening I attended the meeting held in the young men's ward. Addressed them on the destiny of the followers of Christ. Brothers Luff & Folsome attended the meeting held at the aft end of the ship.
Monday 18th to Tuesday 19th Not much wind. Misty, the mostly well.
Wednesday 20th Misty, not much wind in the morning. Saw 2 whales & some porpoises. Wind rose, quite favorable.
Thursday 21st Head wind & rough, many seasick, not well myself. About half past 7 a.m. . Eliza Richards died age 6 years. At 4 p.m. I called a meeting. We sang a funeral hymn & I made a short prayer & we then committed her to the mighty deep, depressed the spirits of all present.
Friday, 22nd Head wind, nothing special occurred. Most all in good health & spirits.
Saturday, 23rd A heavy sea, but the vessel was very steady. Wind unfavorable. At 4 p.m. May [POSSIBLY, Mary] gave birth to 2, boy & girl.
Sunday, 24th Foggy, we held 2 meetings below on & at the forepart & the other after part. At 11 a.m. I & Brother Folsom attended the meeting held at the after part of the ship, had first rate time. Brother Luff attended the meeting held in the forepart. The captain attended in the evening. Brother Luff attended the after part, & myself & Brother Folsome attended the forepart meeting, opened at half past 6 . The captain & first mate attended. I addressed the congregation on the subject of faith, after for which Brother Folsom spoke a short time. A good spirit prevailed, captain & mate were pleased with our doctrine. A good spirit prevailed throughout the day. The majority in good health & spirits.
Monday 25th at 9 a.m. I attended council as usual. Wind favorable, cold weather, meddling clear. At 8 a.m. May Ann Taylor gave birth to a fine boy, named him Daniel Arkwright.
Tuesday 26th Died Jane Althem [Altham] daughter of Mary Althem, buried at 7 p.m. I performed the service on the upper deck. The corpse was laid on a board at the close of the prayer, committed to the deep. In the evening I attended a meeting held in the young man's ward.
Wednesday 27th For 20 minutes to [-] nine. [Ellen] Egunson (Mrs.) gave birth to a girl.
Wednesday 27th Head wind, foggy. I attended meeting held in the after part of the ship. Nothing special occurred during the day.
Thursday 28th Damp, foggy for part of the day. Favorable wind. After part of the day, calm. Nothing special occurred during the majority. In good health & spirits. My meddling good. [UNCLEAR]
Friday, 29th Rained all day. William Airmet died at 7 a.m. of bronchitis, age 2 years. Buried at 7 p.m. . I performed the service on the lower deck. Provisions was served out as usual. My health tolerably goo[d], no special complaints. I visited the sick below as usual & administered to their wants.
Saturday, 30th A wet foggy day. Sailing very slow in the day. The [-] fell on Harriett Painters head & hurt her very bad. Might have killed her had it hit on some other part of the head. The [-] was blown down by a [UNCLEAR, POSSIBLY heavy] squall of wind, after which we had a calm & the sea being rough, the ship reeled to & fro like a drunk man's bones. Barrels, tins & every [thing] not lashed, was rolling & dancing from one side of the ship to the other. Also men, women & children sliding with them, sometimes sliding under their berths. Two young ladies considerably hurt, but not dangerously. No bones broken. Most of the Saints laughing at the top of their voice, but however the rolling did not last long.
Monday 2nd A pleasant day. Favorable wind, but not very strong. Sea calm. David Jones died at half past 10 a.m. Buried at 2 p.m. Elder Luff performed the service. Overhauled the storehouse articles & took & [UNCLEAR] inventory of the same.
Tuesday 3rd Calm & warm. Sister Egison [Egunson] died at 9 p.m. Laid out at about 12 o'clock most of the Saints well & feeling well myself & Brother Smith began to collect the money for exchange from the Saints.
Wednesday 4th Warm weather & favorable wind. At 9 a.m. Brother Luff performed the service over Sister Egunson & she was committed to the deep. Many shed tears of regret. Brother Smith & myself finished collecting the money. In the evening the captain sent up several fire rockets which were very beautiful & several nice songs were sung & general enjoyment.
Thursday 5th The pilot came on board. As we neared to land, all on board were filled with joy &c.
Friday, 6th Landed in Castle Garden New York 11 p.m. Proceeded till daylight when we landed at [-].
Saturday 7th Took the cars & traveled by rail up to St. Joseph . There we took the steamboat and traveled up the Missouri River , a distance of 200 miles.
Wednesday the 18th Landed at Wyoming . Tarried there 5 days, one of which I visited Nebraska City Fort Kearney Wyoming during which time I acted as Kaplan, doctor, & every other capacity I could for the benefit of the Saints in general. I then hired out to drive ox team for Joseph Slagle from here to Salt Lake City for 25 dollars per month. William Green was our captain. . . .
. . . I arrived in Salt Lake City Oct. the 10th 1866 .
BIB: Wixom, Justin Chancy. Diaries, vol. 4 (Ms 2559 3-4) pp. 25-42. (CHL )
Letter of Daniel P. Caulkins - July 6, 1866
Ship Arkwright ,New York July 6, 1866 . Mr. B. [Brigham] Young, Junior.
Dear Sir, - At the conclusion of my first voyage with a cargo of Latter-day Saints I cannot refrain from expressing my regret in parting with Elders Wixom, Luff, and Folsom, who have presided over those on board the ship Arkwright. They have behaved as gentlemen at all times, and I have had no trouble at all with the ship's passengers; indeed, I never went a voyage with less responsibilities, so far as passengers are concerned; and I shall only be most happy to convey another load of Latter-day Saints on my ship at your earliest convenience. - I remain, sir, yours very respectfully,
Daniel P. Caulkins,Captain of the Arkwright.
BIB: Caulkins, Daniel P. [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 28:32 (August 11, 1866) p. 509. (CHL )
Letter of Justin C. Wixom - July 6, 1866
Ship Arkwright, July 6, 1866.President Brigham Young, Junior.
Dear Brother, - As our sea voyage is now at an end, we write to inform you how we get along.
In ours of June 1st, we gave you particulars of our organization into wards, appointments, &c. Since then everything has gone along well with us, and although it has taken us 36 days, we realize that God has been with us, and abundantly blessed us. The Saints on board are a good people, humble, obedient, and grateful to God for their emancipation from Babylon , with but very few exceptions. We have met with little or no trouble among them, but have been agreeably disappointed by the unanimity and good feeling which have at all times existed in their midst.
We number 450 souls: men, women and children, and have been blessed with four births Sister Hodgson, wife of Henry Hodgson, from Halifax, of twins, on the 23rd of June, a daughter, Annice Hubaldina Hodgson, and a son, John Arkwright Hodgson; Sister Taylor, wife of WilliamTaylor, from Liverpool, of a son, on the 25th of June, Daniel Arkwright Taylor; and Sister Ellen Egunson, (but recently a widow), from Birmingham, on the 27th of June, of a daughter, Rubina Egunson. The captain was sponsor to the first three, and the doctor to the last named.
We regret to report five deaths: Ann Eliza Richards, aged 7 years, daughter of sister Hannah Richards, from Mountain Ash, Glamoreganshire, on the 21st of June, of Scarlatina; Jane Altham, aged 6 years, daughter of Sister Altham, from Carlisle, on the 25th of June, of heart disease; William Airmet, aged 2 years, son of Brother J. D. Airmet, from Glasgow, on the 29th of June, of bronchitis; Brother David Jones, from Swansea, on the 2nd of July, from general debility or old age; and Sister Ellen Egunson, from Birmingham, on the 3rd of July, of milk fever, and weakness from hemorrhage after childbirth.
Provisions have been served out weekly, and their quality has given general satisfaction. The only difficulty has been, that the people sometimes have found it hard to get sufficient cooked.
The first ten or twelve days we had good weather, but since then head winds and squalls, which have length- ended out our voyage; although we have not had any very rough weather.
Seasickness affected nearly all on board for the first few days, and a few have been ill all the voyage; but, on the whole, we have enjoyed general good health.
Meetings have been held each Sabbath on the upper deck, when weather permitted, and when not so, below; also, twice in the weekdays, and oftener when necessary. At them we have enjoyed ourselves by the outpouring of the Good Spirit, which has enabled us to speak what was necessary for the comfort and convenience of the Saints.
In the week evenings, when the weather was fine, we got up concerts and other entertainments on deck, and we have a pretty good brass band, so that our time has passed very merrily. On the evening of the 4th July the captain celebrated the day by letting off some fireworks, rockets, guns, etc.
The captain, Daniel P. Caulkins, has won the good feelings and wishes of all the Saints, by his constant endeavors to promote our convenience and happiness; and had we command of the ship, we could not have been better accommodated. The captain has been ably assisted by the first mate, David C. Huntley, the other officers and crew. Nor must we omit the doctor, Mr. S. Millar, who has been indefatigable in exerting himself for our health and happiness.
How far our labors have been for the good of the Saints we will leave others to say; but we have labored in unison for the general good and well-being of all on board, and have been among the Saints as often as possible, administering to their wants and conveniences as far as in our power.
We will now conclude with kind love to yourself and all the brethren laboring with you in the ministry, praying God to bless and qualify you for your arduous duties. - We remain, your brethren in the gospel,
J. C. Wixom, President of Ship's Company. Harry Huff, Counselor. H. P. Folsum, Counselor. Charles Smith, Clerk of Ship.
P. S. - We have just landed at Castle Garden 6 o'clock p.m. , and met with Elders Cain and Stenhouse (Elder Taylor being at Wyoming ), who have made arrangements for us to proceed on our journey this evening, per steamer to New Haven.[p.509]
BIB: Wixom, Justin C., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 28:32 (August 11, 1866) pp. 508-9. (CHL )
Summary of a Letter from Justin Chancy Wixom
We are in receipt of a letter from Elder Justin C. Wixom, president of the ship's company of Saints on board ship Arkwright, dated June 1st, from which we learn that they were progressing finely. They had, up to the morning of June 1st, made a run of 200 miles. The wind was then favorable, and everything was in a prosperous condition. A full and complete organization had been effected, and was in good working order. We also learn that nearly all the Saints had been seasick, but had much revived at the time Brother Wixom wrote, and were, as he says, calling loudly for their rations, which were then being served out.
He says all appear to be satisfied, and that a cheerful spirit prevails among the people. He speaks highly of the captain, D. [Daniel] P. Calkin [Caulkin], and mate, who, he says, manifest every care for the comfort and well-being of the Saints. May the winds and the waves be propitious unto them.
BIB: Wixom, Justin Chancy, [Summary of a Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star, 28:24 (June 16, 1866) p. 379. (CHL )
Passenger List
•Ann AIRMET
•David AIRMET
•David AIRMET
•Elizabeth AIRMET
•John D. AIRMET
•Susan AIRMET
•Susan AIRMET
•William AIRMET
•Jane ALTHAM
•Mary ALTHAM
•William ALTHAM
•Henry AMOTT
•William ANDREWS
•Agnes ARCHIBALD
•Isabella ARCHIBALD
•Robert ARCHIBALD
•John ASHWORTH
•Sophia ASHWORTH
•Mary BAIN
•Mary Ann BAIN
•William BAIN
•Richard BARNS
•William BARNS
•Emma BATES
•Harriet BATES
•Joseph BATES
•Mary BATES
•Menia BATES
•Thomas BATES
•Agnes BEARD
•Ellen BEARD
•Janet BEARD
•Robert BEARD
•Sarah BEARD
•Ann BEARDALL
•Emma BEARDALL
•John BEARDALL
•Mary Ann BEARDALL
•Jane BENNETT
•John BENNETT
•Maria BENNETT
•Richard BENNETT
•Mary BENTLEY
•Jane BERRY
•Elizabeth BETTS
•Joseph BETTS
•Tobitha BETTS
•Priscilla BIRKENHEAD
•Elizabeth BOARDMAN
•Ellen BOARDMAN
•Jane BOARDMAN
•Margaret BOARDMAN
•Mary BOARDMAN
•Mary BOARDMAN
•William BOARDMAN
•Ambrous BONEHAM
•Elizabeth BONEHAM
•Heber J. BONEHAM
•John BONEHAM
•Julia BONEHAM
•Mary BONEHAM
•James BOWEN
•James E. BOWEN
•Elizabeth BRADBURY
•Sarah BRADBURY
•Ellen BRASINALL
•Henry BREWER
•Benjamin BRINDLE
•Sarah BRINDLE
•Elizabeth BROADBENT
•George BROADBENT
•Mary BROADBENT
•Susan BROADBENT
•Edward BROUGH
•Eliza BROUGH
•Frederick BROUGH
•Jane BROUGH
•John BROUGH
•Elizabeth BROWN
•Harry BURROWS
•Mary BURROWS
•Parley BURROWS
•Willard BURROWS
•Ann BURTON
•Ellen BURTON
•Frederick BURTON
•John BURTON
•Robert BURTON
•Emma CHEATHAM
•Infant CLAIR
•Mary A. G. CLAIR
•Mary COLLIER
•Charles COLLINGWOOD
•Eliza COLLINGWOOD
•Mary Ann CRAYTHORNE
•William CRAYTHORNE
•Ann CROMPTON
•Selina CROSSLEY
•Mary CROWTHER
•Shepherd CROWTHER
•Sutcliffe CROWTHER
•William CROWTHER
•Francis CRYNE
•Ann DANIEL
•Daniel DANIEL
•James DANIEL
•James DAVIDSON
•James DAVIDSON
•Maria DAVIDSON
•Matilda DAVIDSON
•Sarah DAVIDSON
•Eliza DAVIES
•Emma J. DINSDALE
•James DINSDALE
•Margaret DINSDALE
•Sarah Ann DINSDALE
•Selina DINSDALE
•Alexander DUNCAN
•Moroni DUNCAN
•Sophia DUNCAN
•Hannah EASTWOOD
•John EASTWOOD
•Laura EASTWOOD
•Ellen EGUNSON
•Emily EGUNSON
•Sarah Ann FARR
•John FAULKS
•William FAWCETT
•Hannah S. FAWDON
•Thomas FAWDON
•John FEREDAY
•Elizabeth FOGG
•Samuel FOGG
•Alexander FORTIE
•John FORTIE
•Ann FOSTER
•Emma FOSTER
•Sarah FOSTER
•William FOSTER
•John FOWLER
•Elizabeth FRANCIS
•Samuel FRANCIS
•Archibald FREEBAIRN
•Archibald FREEBAIRN
•Jane FREEBAIRN
•Ann FRISBY
•Elizabeth FRISBY
•Ephraim FRISBY
•Esther FRISBY
•Lorenzo FRISBY
•Rachel FRISBY
•William FRISBY
•Ann P. GARRETT
•George GARRETT
•Henry GARRETT
•Lucy M. GARRETT
•Maria GARRETT
•Mary Jane GARRETT
•Susannah GARRETT
•William GARRETT
•Rachel GIBBS
•John GILLESPIE
•Albert GLOVER
•Eliza Ann GLOVER
•Elizabeth GLOVER
•Emma GLOVER
•George GLOVER
•Hyrum GLOVER
•James GLOVER
•Jane GLOVER
•Joseph GLOVER
•Mary GLOVER
•George GOATMAN
•Henry GOATMAN
•Lucy GOATMAN
•Mary GOATMAN
•Sarah Ann GOATMAN
•Agnes GODDARD
•Sarah GODDARD
•Hannah GRIMSHAW
•Margaret GRIMSHAW
•Andrew HAIG
•Christopher HALIFAX
•Christopher HALIFAX
•Harriet HALIFAX
•Harriet C. HALIFAX
•Charlotte HARTSHORN
•Ann Eliza HAWKER
•James HAWKER
•Robert HAWKER
•Rosannah HAWKER
•Permelia HAWORTH
•Caroline HEANE
•Betsy HENRY
•Ann HERBERT
•Elizabeth HERBERT
•Keziah HERBERT
•Thomas HERBERT
•Thomas HERBERT
•Alfred HESLINGTON
•Harriet HIGHMAN
•Joseph HIGHMAN
•Louis HIGHMAN
•Andrew HILL
•Andrew HILL
•Elizabeth HILL
•George HILL
•William HILL
•Henry HINCHY
•James HINCHY
•Louisa HINCHY
•Maria HINCHY
•Moroni HINCHY
•Paul HINCHY
•Grace Ann HODGSON
•Hannah HODGSON
•Henry HODGSON
•Mary HODGSON
•Mercy HODGSON
•Miriam HODGSON
•Moroni HODGSON
•Nephi HODGSON
•Oliver HODGSON
•John HOLDER
•Joseph HOLDER
•Elizabeth HOLT
•Hannah HOLT
•William HOLT
•Emma HONE
•George HONE
•Henry HONE
•Josiah HONE
•Mary HONE
•Mary HONE
•Ann HORRICKS
•John HORRICKS
•Mary HORRICKS
•Rachael HORRICKS
•Roger HORRICKS
•Ann HOWARTH
•Elizabeth HOWARTH
•John HOWARTH
•Peter HOWARTH
•William HUGHES
•Caroline HULSE
•Caroline M. HULSE
•James HULSE
•James H. HULSE
•Ann INGRAM
•Charles S. INGRAM
•Edward INGRAM
•Edward INGRAM
•Hyrum S. INGRAM
•Ann JACKSON
•Jonathan JACKSON
•Ann JONES
•David JONES
•David JONES
•David JONES
•Mary JONES
•William KETTLE
•George KINGSBURY
•Henry KINGSBURY
•John KINGSBURY
•Joseph KINGSBURY
•Mary KINGSBURY
•Thomas KINGSBURY
•Rachel LEWIS
•William LEWIS
•Henry LEYLAND
•Elizabeth LLOYD
•John LLOYD
•John LLOYD
•Harriet LONGMORE
•William LONGMORE
•Alice LYOINDS
•David LYOINDS
•Ellen LYOINDS
•Gihon LYOINDS
•Hannah LYOINDS
•Jane LYOINDS
•Mary LYOINDS
•Walter LYOINDS
•Reuben MARRIOTT
•Elizabeth MARSH
•James MARSH
•William MARSH
•Thomas W. MATCHITT
•Edward MCDONALD
•Elizabeth MCDONALD
•Elizabeth MCDONALD
•Elizabeth MCDONALD
•Isabella MCDONALD
•James MCDONALD
•Jessie MCDONALD
•John T. MCDONALD
•Mary MCDONALD
•William MCDONALD
•Dinah MEADS
•Dinah MEADS
•Eliza MEADS
•Hannah MEADS
•Job MEADS
•Joseph MEADS
•Agnes M. MILLER
•Andrew MILLER
•Anne MILLER
•Margaret Y. MILLER
•Mary MILLER
•Janet MITCHELL
•William MITCHELL
•Margaret MONTEITH
•Matilda MONTEITH
•Christena MOORE
•Christena MOORE
•Henry MOORE
•Hannah MORENCY
•Hannah MORENCY
•Ann MORRIS
•Ann MORRIS
•Gwenllian MORRIS
•Jacob MORRIS
•Margaret MORRIS
•Mary MORRIS
•Elizabeth MOYES
•John MOYES
•Margaret MOYES
•Stewart MOYES
•William MOYES
•Agnes MUIR
•Annie MUIR
•David MUIR
•James MUIR
•Mary MUIR
•Walter MUIR
•Agnes NEIL
•Marion NEIL
•William NEIL
•Charles C. NEWBY
•Elizabeth NEWBY
•Isabella NEWBY
•Margaret NEWBY
•Mary Ann NEWBY
•George OSTLER
•Harriet PAINTER
•Ann PATTEN
•George PATTEN
•Henry PATTEN
•Ellen E. PICKERING
•Franklin H. PICKERING
•Simeon PICKERING
•Willard R. PICKERING
•Elizabeth H. PREATOR
•John PRICE
•Mary PRICE
•Agnes RAWLINS
•Betsy RAWLINS
•John M. RAWLINS
•Mary A. RAWLINS
•Jane REID
•William REID
•Ann E. RICKARDS
•Hannah RICKARDS
•John RICKARDS
•Lorenzo RICKARDS
•Henry RUSSELL
•Ann SHAW
•Charles SHAW
•Jane SHAW
•Jemima SHAW
•Joseph SIMONS
•Reuben SIMPSON
•Ann SLANEY
•Sampson SLANEY
•Sarah SLANEY
•Charles SMITH
•Clara L. SMITH
•Emma SMITH
•Margaret SOLOMON
•Mormon SOLOMON
•David STEPHENS
•David STEPHENS
•Evan STEPHENS
•Jane STEPHENS
•Betty STONE
•John STONE
•John E. STONE
•Hannah STONES
•Jane STONES
•John STONES
•Joseph STONES
•Rachel STONES
•William STONES
•Charlotte E. TAYLOR
•James TAYLOR
•Mary TAYLOR
•Richard TAYLOR
•William TAYLOR
•John L. TEMPEST
•Eliza THOMPSON
•Harry THOMPSON
•Leonard THOMPSON
•Mary Ann THOMPSON
•May THOMPSON
•Alice TOWNSEND
•Amelia TRISTRAM
•Eliza TRISTRAM
•George TRISTRAM
•Lucy TRISTRAM
•Lucy TRISTRAM
•Mary TRISTRAM
•Thomas TRISTRAM
•Thomas WADDUPS
•Andrew WALWORK
•Janet WATSON
•Harriet WHITWORTH
•Holstead WHITWORTH
•James A. WHITWORTH
•Jeffrey WHITWORTH
•Rosannah WHITWORTH
•Sarah WHITWORTH
•Sarah WHITWORTH
•Abednego WILKINSON
•Bathsheba WILKINSON
•Mary Jane WILKINSON
•Benjamin WILLIAMS
•Jane WILLIAMS
•Margaret WILLIAMS
•Richard WILLIAMS
•William WILLIAMS
•William WILLIAMS
•Mary WILSON
•Elizabeth WOOD
•Joel WOOD
•Margaret WOOD
•Samuel WOOD
•Sarah WOOD
•George WORLEY
•John WORLEY
•Henry WORTHINGTON
•John WORTHINGTON
•Joseph WORTHINGTON
•Mary WORTHINGTON
•Mary Ann WORTHINGTON
•Ruth WORTHINGTON
•Samuel WORTHINGTON
•Sarah J. WORTHINGTON
•Lucy WRIGHT
•Mary YATES
•Richard YATES
•Thomas YATES
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I do not have a record of where they went when the two brothers arrived in Utah but it seems that they must have gone to Heber fairly soon upon arrival. Alexander was married to Rachel Howath in Salt Lake City on 31 December, 1868, at the age of 23, about 3 1/2 years after they arrived. She was from Lostock England, a small town about 1 mile west of the center of Bolton where Alexander lived. They were sealed 6 months later in the Salt Lake endowment house on 29 June, 1869 and they were in Heber by the 1870 census. It is interesting that there were 4 Howarths on the ship (not Howath as the one record says), Ann, Elizabeth, John and Peter but no Rachel. So, there are some questions here. Are Howath and Howarth the same family and the name is spelled wrong on one of the records I have? Did Ann or Elizabeth go by a middle name of Rachel so Alexander's girl friend/ fiance was on the ship with him? More research is needed.
Christine, and her youngest daughter, Margaret, both left for America on 28 July 1869, about 3 years after the boys. Again, no record of why Christiana didn't go with them. I don't know exactly what happened to her but it seems that she was 20 when her mother left and 21 when her father left and was, except for her grandmother in Scotland, alone in England. Below is an account of Christine and her daughter, Margaret's journey.
1869 Christine and Margaret Fortie to America
Ship: Colorado
Departure: 28 Jul 1869
Arrival: 10 Aug 1869
Church Leader: John E. Pace
# LDS Passengers: 382
Source
BMR, Book #1041, pp. 61-76 (FHL #025,692); Customs #938 (FHL #175,672)
Accounts
•A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
•Diary of Joel Grover
•Journal of Richard E. Egan
•Letter of John E. Pace - August 10, 1869
•Letter of John E. Pace - July 29, 1869
•Reminiscences of Joel Grover
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
"A COMPANY OF SAINTS, mostly from England Scotland Colorado Utah Colorado Liverpool , England New York Ogden
Reminiscences of Joel Grover
. . . Wednesday, July 28th, 1869 ,
After a sojourn of two years and two days in the British Isles , I again find myself ready to take my departure for home sweet home. I spent a pleasant forenoon visiting with Bro. [Brother] Carrington Lot, Joseph S. Rodgers, Jacobs Shurtliff Shop, and others, and at 1 P.M. bid them goodbye. And in the company with Elders Jack E. Pace, Egan Teasdale, Ursenbach Richards, W. B. Baldwin, Moore New York
On leaving behind the land I have lived in for the two past years, I am led to reflect back and can but acknowledge that while I have been there, the Lord has greatly blessed me and made my labors extremely agreeable. My labors have been such a nature that I have continually had to seek unto the Lord for His assistance. And I have not sought in vain; as I have labored my testimony of the truth has continuously increased, thus engrossed all the day long.
We had a pleasant ride last night and this morning until about breakfast time, when through the roughness of the sea, most on board began to get sick, I among them. I wrote to Bro. Park Queenstown Harbor Liverpool ]. Long [longitude] 12-23 west, lat [latitude] 51-16 north about 10 P.M.
Sick and at sea, oh. Horrible headwinds. Set in 12 o’clock A.M. , measurement as per logbook shows as follows: in longitude 12-23 west, latitude 50-52 north and 141 miles from last measurement, vis [viz.], Fast Net.
Saturday, July 31st,
Remained very sick but done scarcely any throwing up, having thrown up nearly all but my boots yesterday and last night. Headwinds continue. Our jolly capt [captain] says caused by so many ministers being onboard. 12 A.M. measurement as per logbook; distance last 24 hours 208 miles and in long. 17-55 west, and lat. 50-52 north.
Arose still feeling poorly and indulged the prescription of friend, as a glass of water with a stick in it, which improved my case materially, and so far felt like myself again as to be able to take breakfast in the saloon, having absented myself since last Thursday morning. The food was tempting and I indulged freely. Continued to improve throughout the day. The capt read prayers in the saloon. And a meeting was held with our people below. I was indifferent as to attend neither. Logbook today shows as follows: Distance made 216 miles, long. 23-33 west, & Lat. 50-22 north. Headwinds continue. Most of the passengers are feeling all right again.
Monday, 2nd,
Sea life is beginning to be a little more agreeable, especially in the cabin. Logbook shows as follows: Distance made 249 miles and in long. 22-43 west & lat. 49-05 north.
Tuesday, 3rd,
Quite rough this morning and some a little sick. Logbook shows as follows: Distance made 252 miles, long. 35- 48 west, lat. 48-02 north.
Spent a very pleasant day. All on board feeling fairly, no serious cases of sickness as yet.
A slight headwind continues, but weather beautiful and clear, the nicest day yet experienced. Logbook shows as follows: Distance made 256 miles and in long. 41-50 west, lat. 46-43 north. In the after part of the day, wind changed sufficient to warrant the hoisting of more sails than in any previous occasion.
Thursday, 5th,
In arising this morning, found sails still up & ship going at the rate of 12 ¼ knots per hour. A heavy fog set in. Logbook shows as follows: Distance made 283 miles, long. 48-20 west, lat. 45-20 north. During the day, passed the Banks of Newfoundland. Held meeting below in the afternoon; having a very good time. Spent a pleasant time in the saloon listening to some very nice singing accompanied by music from the piano.
Friday, 6th,
Got a slight fog this morning, which soon cleared up, and a warm day followed. Logbook is as follows: 282 miles, long. 54-32 west, lat. 43-37 north. I felt quite unwell during the afternoon and was administered to by the brethren and felt much better. Had a nice evening in the saloon in songs and music.
Rained heavy most of the night, but cleared up this morning, and a nice day followed. Logbook as follows: Distance made 258 miles, long. 60-03 west, & lat. 42-40 north. A concert took place in the saloon in the evening in Gentile style; the majority (Mormons excepted) got on a bender.
Sunday, 8th,
I attended divine worship in the saloon; the capt officiating as minister, the Church of England service was went through. I thought of the saying, “Use not vain repetitions as the heathens do.” In the afternoon, we held meeting with the Saints and enjoyed ourselves under the good influence present. Logbook for today as follows: Traveled 266 miles, long. 65.44 west, & lat. 41.19 north.
Monday, 9th,
A lovely day was this, our last at sea. Logbook at 12 A.M. as follows: 282 miles last run and at said time in long. 71.50 west, lat. 40.20 north and 105 miles from Sandy Hook, which latter place is 25 miles from New York City, U.S.A. At 2:30 P.M. we came in sight of Long Island and off to the right. Patriotic feeling swell my bosom as we sail along America Sandy Hook at 9 P.M. ; signals exchanged and we passed on word, anchored near Staten Island at 10 P.M. , 4 miles from the city.
After passing close examination, we steamed on up to the city of New York N. Dusenberg , J. A. Young, and others. Passed the custom house. And spent a busy day getting the Saints ready for the railway. In the evening took a stroll up Broadway, put up for the night at the Stephen’s House, Lower Broadway.
Wednesday, 11th,
I was busy during the forenoon making arrangements for my homeward journey. At 2 P.M., I in company with our shipload of Saints, the brethren going home and Bro. Dusenberg [-] to be our capt as far as Omaha. Crossed by steamer to Jersey side, where at 6 P.M. we took train on the Jersey & Trenton Railway for Philadelphia New Jersey 11 P.M. we arrived in Philadelphia Pittsburgh Pennsylvania
Thursday, August 12th, 1869,
On awaking this morning I found we were having a pleasant ride along the Susquehanna River; scenery beautiful. After breakfasting in Harrisburg (capital of Penn. [Pennsylvania]) we journeyed on, following the Susquehanna in the direction of the Allegany Mountains. And in due course of travel reached them, and on the summit called for a short time at Altoona just before reaching the summit. The first 12 miles after leaving Altoona we raised 1000 feet. After gaining the loft of the mountains, we began to descend, and about 11 P.M. we landed in Pittsburgh, where we were destined to stop for a while & change cars.
Friday, 13th,
Early this morning, we took train on the Fort Wayne Railway for Chicago, leaving Pittsburgh behind us; and about 10 A.M. we crossed the dividing line from Pennsylvania over into Ohio, continuing our journey westward. A pleasant day followed, and about 6 P.M. we called for a short time at Crestline, Ohio, and on for Fort Wayne, where we arrived sometime in the night, calling only for a short time. During the night we passed through a portion of Indiana.
Saturday, August 14th, 1869,
Arrived at Chicago about 7 A.M. and was detained till near noon changing cars and luggage, at which time we took train for Omaha. A pleasant afternoon’s ride followed. Late in the afternoon we passed through Dixon, the place where I am led to understand where Joseph Smith had his last trial and was acquitted.
At 9 P.M., we crossed the Mississippi River at Clinton and on we sped through Iowa, leaving old Illinois behind us. (Passed Clinton July 4th, 167, & took breakfast.)
Sunday, 15th,
Traveled pretty fast during the night and also today. All goes fairly with one exception, that being a young girl got out at a station and got left behind, but arrangements were made for her to come on the next station. About 4 P.M., we landed at Council Bluffs, crossed the Missouri River, and after getting our people comfortably located for the night, we went in town (Omaha) & put up for the night at a hotel.
Monday, 16th,
Bros D. M. Stewart & Dusenberg (our agents), after making all the necessary arrangements, bid us goodbye, and a company of over 400 souls of us took train about noon on the U. P. Railroad for Ogden City. A pleasant afternoon followed.
Tuesday, August 17th 1869,
On awakening this morning, found we had left the beautiful cultivated parts of Nebraska & speeding along the plains. At 12 A.M. we crossed the Platte River and called for a short time at Platte City, and then on, passing Julesburg just at sundown and on up the Poole Break in the direction of Cheyenne.
Wednesday, 18th,
Called for a short time at Cheyenne about 8 A.M. and then on through the Black Hills. The ascent after leaving Cheyenne caused our progress to be slow. Arrived at Sherman (top of Black Hills and highest point on the road, being 8500 ft above sea level) about 1:30 P.M., and at 3 passed Ft. Sander, and about half an hour after, Laramie City. Just as we were leaving this place, a stowaway fell off the train and got his foot cut off. He was taken back to the fort and we continued our journey westward.
Thursday, 19th,
Traveled slow during last night, passing several stations, also crossing North Fork of the Platte, and continued our journey. About the time we were at bitter Creek Station, a lady onboard gave birth to a nice boy baby, making our journey one of gain instead of loss. Journeyed on, passing Green River, Brian, Bridger and landed at Wahsatch [Wasatch]. Just at night and during a [-] of a heavy rainstorm just setting in; laid by for the night.
Friday. August 20th, 1869,
Left Wasatch about 9 A.M. and journeyed on down Echo and along the Weber, entering Weber Valley (my old stomping ground) about noon, and while the train stopped at Weber Station I had the pleasure of seeing Parker, Eliza Ann, Caroline and some of the children. Our journey continued down the valley, through the canyon and into Salt Lake Valley, and about 8:30 P.M. we arrived at Ogden; saw Taylors Nieles nearby. . . .
BIB: Grover, Joel, 1849-1886. Reminiscences and Diary, 1847 May-1878 Aug, pp.171-180.
Journal of Richard E. Egan
Tuesday, 27th July. I was very busy all the forenoon today preparing for my homeward journey & attending to other business pertaining to the emigration. At noon I went down to Lime Street Station to meet the Birmingham Saints. Found they had arrived ok & were well. I hired [-] cabs to take their luggage down to the Princes landing stage for ten schillings. We got there all on board ok but of course there was more or less confusion as there always is in such cases. Our people showed much patience. After working hard all day till 9:00 we concluded we would leave the ship till tomorrow (when it is to sail). So we jumped on board the tug and came to the office half worn out & I had then to sit up till half past one to pack my own things up & get my things ready. Brother Napper who came down with me the Birmingham Saints helped me.
Wednesday, 28th. Several of us boys got ready to leave the office about 9:30 a.m. for the ship Colorado on which we are to take passage for New York. We took cab in order to get to the landing stage in time for the 10 o'clock tender (tug) to go out in the river to the ship. All went well with the Saints, they passed the doctor all ok. The last tug came out to the ship at 1 o'clock. Brother C. Napper came out on it & brought 40 or 50 beds & a lot of tins that the Saints had ordered for the voyage, but before he had time to collect the money for them the ship started & he had to jump off on to the tug. I paid him for them & run the risk of getting my money back again which fortunately I did, all but a few schillings. We set sail just after one o'clock p.m. & had a beautiful sail down the channel and the rest of the day. We divided the part of the ship we occupied into seven wards, appointing good men over each of them to look after the welfare of the Saints, & to keep order, peace, & cleanliness. Brother Pace was appointed president of the company & myself chaplain. I appointed the time for prayers, seven in the morning and eight at night. There was eleven of us Utah folks came cabin passage free, 10 returning missionaries & Sister Howard. The names are as follows: Elder John E. Pace, George Teasdale, Joel Grover, H.J. Moore, John R. Claussen, Willard Richards, Octave Ursenbach, N.B. Baldwin, William Howard, and R.E. Egan.
Thursday, 29th. The weather was fine all night last night & until about eight o'clock this morning when almost all hands on board began casting up their accounts owing to the heavy sea. We arrived at Queenstown about two o'clock & remained there for a few hours which was quite a relief to us as the waters were still in the harbor. Our stomachs got nicely settled while we were there only to get stirred up again when we put out into the open sea again. Queenstown harbor is a very beautiful one indeed & Queenstown looks in the distance to be a pretty place, we left there again at about 4:30 after taking on & letting off passengers. The weather was very rough & heavy sea all day. Our appetites were entirely lost. I lay in my bunk all day half gone up & did not even go down to prayers, for if I only raised my head I began to vomit.
Friday, 30th - It is still rough & I am still unable to get up. Have to scribble as I lay in my birth. Many of the Saints are very seasick & the most of the returning missionaries too. I still eat nothing. About 7:30 in the evening the steward brought me a small piece of chicken and a cup of tea. I managed a little of it & turned in for the night.
Saturday, 31st. I did not feel like going down in the steerage to prayers so I remained in bed. After breakfast I got up & went on deck to get the fresh air & see if I would not feel better. I remained there until it began to get cold & rain, when I retired to my state room The steward very kindly brought me in some very nice pastry by way of surprise & I relished it nicely. The sea was very rough today so much so that a lot of the Saints were very cozily seated together in a corner on deck, enjoying themselves as best they could under the circumstances. A large wave rolled over the bulwarks almost drowned half of them. Quite a number of the Saints are still seasick. Head wind yet. We are now only sailing about 8 knots per hour. In the evening I felt rather under the weather, so I sent the steward to the doctor for a dose of pills. I am much troubled with costiveness since leaving Liverpool.
Sunday, August 1st. The sea is not quite so rough today & we sail a little faster, about 10 knots per hour today. They had held religious service in the cabin today & there being no minister on board except Latter-day Saints, the captain read the service himself. In the afternoon the Saints had a good little meeting down in the steerage. I still felt too ill to go down. Brother George Teasdale and John E. Pace preached. In the evening I felt a little better so I went upon deck for awhile, also down among the Saints. Some of them were very ill but I think it is nothing but a severe turn of seasickness. I got the steward to bring me some nice tarts & cakes and took them down to try & tempt the appetites of the sick ones.
Monday, 2nd. I eat no breakfast this morning. I felt none too well as we had a rough night last night. We still have head winds. We saw the large sailing vessels today at one time, was close enough to signal one. The most of the Saints are feeling pretty well today.
Tuesday, 3rd. Head winds & ship rolling tremendously, we sailed 252 miles from noon yesterday until noon today. The passengers all had to pass the officers today & give up their tickets. There were no stowaways in our portion of the ship. The Saints mostly are feeling well today, as the weather is fine enough for them to go up on deck & get the fresh air. In the afternoon we had a very nice little meeting with the Saints in the steerage. I spoke for a while after which Brothers Joel Grover and John R. Claussen followed, a good spirit prevailed.
Wednesday, 4th. Another fine, fair winds in the evening. The Saints are feeling well, we had a nice little concert in the afternoon, all things are going on fine.
Thursday, 5th. Weather still fine, fair winds part of the day though scant. We sailed at the rate of 12 1/4 per hour part of the day. We came to what they call the banks of Newfoundland about 2 p.m. where it was very foggy indeed, they had to blow the steam whistle every few minutes, to prevent having a collision in case there should be a sail ahead of us. We had another good meeting in the evening when Brother George Teasdale spoke, feeling well & giving good instructions. We sailed 283 miles in the last 24 hours, making the best run yet.
Friday, 6th. Weather fine. Fog cleared away about noon & it turned quite warm. I feel better & the Saints are getting on fine. We sailed the last run in 24 hours, 286 miles, best yet. In the afternoon we saw a small black cloud in the distance which looked very trifling at first but before they could get the sails furled, it was upon us, wind & rain, & we had quite a squall for a short time only, there was no harm done.
Saturday, 7th. Rough sea last night & heavy swells this morning, but as the wind had fell the sea soon got calm. Several sails in sight in the forenoon. We had a grand concert in the saloon in the evening. The pilot came on board this afternoon. He said that the "City of Antwerp" which started one day after we did was now fifty miles ahead of us. It is a faster steamer than the Colorado.
Sunday, 8th. They held religious service in the cabin again at 10:30 a.m., the captain read it again, it was so dry that I hardly had patience to stay until it was over, [p. 14] at 2 o'clock we held our meeting with the Saints in the steerage. Brother George Teasdale preached, weather fine today but no fair winds. I saw six sails at one time, in the afternoon. In the evening we held another good meeting. Brother T. preached again.
Monday, 9th. Very fine weather today & many sails in sight through the day. We came in sight of land, (Long Island) about noon. The sights were lovely after seeing nothing but the blue waters for eighteen days. We anchored off Staten Island near New York City at 10 o'clock p.m. and will go ashore tomorrow.
Tuesday, 10th. The inspecting officers came on board early & found everything all right so they weighed anchor & steamed near into one of the piers & the cabin passengers got onto a tug & came ashore, myself & some of the brethren unfortunately went with him. We should have mixed up with the steerage passengers & got our luggage with theirs in order to pass the customs house officers without having our luggage examined, but we were in for it. Our boxes were all ransacked & everything pulled out & hauled about. I had to pay $27.59 in gold for three pieces of goods I bought for Brother Carrington. The Saints landed a little after noon at Castle Garden & had to prepare to remain there all night as they could not get them off today. They did not have the best of beds, but had to put up with it as it could not possibly be helped. We were all very busy the rest of the day, changing the Saints money into American money & settling up other business for them. I put up at the Stevens House where Brother Staines lodges, also Brother Teasdale, it is a very fine hotel, every accommodation that could be wished for, they have. Brother Teasdale & I took a room together with two beds in it.
Wednesday, 11th. We were all very busy today getting the emigration off. . . .
. . . I started for Salt Lake in company with the Saints who came on the "Minnesota." We had a very pleasant trip of about 10 days & only had one death on the trip & that was an infant who had been sick a long while. We laid over several half days at different points to take in provisions, change trains & to wait for the regular trains to pass &c. We also laid over a day & night at Omaha. It was terribly muddy while we were [-] and raining like mischief . The company were camped in some of the Union Pacific Railroad box cars, but some of them leaked which made it miserable for some. Myself & some of the return missionaries went up into Omaha and took lodgings as we had no bedding. We had no accident on the trip to amount to anything, but were greatly [p. 44] blessed on the whole trip. After we left Omaha one of the freight cars caught fire from some unknown cause, but was soon extinguished and there was little or not harm done.
September 16th We arrived at Taylor's switch last night & laid over till this morning. When we proceeded on to Ogden and disembarked feeling very thankful that our journey was ended as we had to set up day and night for the ten days with very few exceptions.
Here at Ogden I found my father in law (Brother Fisher) and my eldest son (Erastus) who had come with a carriage & pair of horses to meet me. We started off immediately for home where we arrived Q. A. [UNCLEAR] after a very dusty ride of thirty miles, which we made in about 5 hours including the time we stopped at Farmington. . . .
BIB: Egan, Richard E. Journal (Ms 8795 reel 13 #5), pp.4-17, 44-45 (CHL)
Letter of John E. Pace - August 10, 1869
New York, August 10, 1869.President A. [Albert] Carrington.
Dear Brother, -- I am happy to inform you that we have arrived safely at New York. We have had a very prosperous voyage, and have realized that the hand of the Lord has been over us for good. We have experienced the greatest kindness at the hands of the ship's company. Mr. Davis, the chief officer, and Mr. McCaskie, the head stewart, have exerted themselves to make our company as comfortable as they possible could. Indeed, we could not have asked them to be more kind and obliging than they have been. Captain Williams is a gentleman. Our trip has been a pleasure trip, notwithstanding we had considerable seasickness when we started, in consequence of coming into what is called a chopping sea, produced from the effect of a gale that occurred about the time we left Liverpool.
The brethren have been one with me in laboring for the welfare of the Saints. We have held meetings on Sabbath, and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. We have also had two or three concerts. The strictest attention has been paid to good order and cleanliness, for which we have been complimented.
At a meeting that we held in the evening before we left the ship, it was resolved that a committee be appointed to express our satisfaction with the conduct of the stewards, which was drawn up and presented to them the next morning.
I feel very grateful to be enabled to report so favorably. We are all well and in good spirits. We expect to leave here in the morning.
The brethren join me in kind regards to yourself and all associated with you in the ministry. Wishing you every success,
I remain, yours faithfully [p.550]
John E. Pace
BIB: Pace, John E. [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 31:34 (August 21. 1869), p. 550 (CHL)
Letter of John E. Pace - July 29, 1869
Steamship Colorado Off Queenstown, Noon of July 29, 1869. President A. [Albert] Carrington.
Dear Brother, -- After getting the Saints all comfortably berthed last evening, we organized the company into seven wards, and appointed a teacher to each ward to see that all things are kept in order.
We all had a very comfortable night's rest, and everything has passed off admirably with us thus far. I have not heard a cross word in the whole company. The officers and stewards are very kind and obliging, and I think we will have a first rate voyage.
The sea is beginning to heave a little, which is causing seasickness among the greater portion of the passengers, but I hope that all will soon be able to take their rations again.
Please excuse the brevity, as I am very seasick.
I remain your brother in the gospel,
John E. Pace
BIB: Pace, John E., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 31:32 (August 7, 1869) p. 516. (CHL)
Passenger List
•Elizabeth ADAMSON
•Susanna AGNEW
•Aribella ANDERSON
•Caroline ANDERSON
•Robert ANDERSON
•Zennie ANDERSON
•James ARBUCKLE
•David ARCHIBALD
•Sarah ARCHIBALD
•William ARCHIBALD
•Agnes ARNOTT
•Betsy ARNOTT
•William ARNOTT
•Thomas ASTLEY
•Eliza BADCOCK
•Anna BAGULY
•Elizabeth BAGULY
•N. B., Jr. BALDWIN
•Elizabeth BALL
•Elizabeth BALL
•George BALL
•Henry BALL
•Kate BALL
•Mary BALL
•Minnie BALL
•Robert BALL
•William BALL
•Elizabeth BARKER
•Elizabeth BARKER
•Josiah BARKER
•Thomas BARKER
•Mathew BARNES
•Mathew, Jr. BARNES
•Sarah BARNES
•Jane BAUGH
•Heil BELL
•Jane BELL
•Janet BELL
•June BELL
•Robert BELL
•William BELL
•William BETTERIDGE
•John BILLING
•Joseph BILLING
•Margaret BILLING
•Robert BILLING
•Phoebe BIRKENHEAD
•Jane BOOKER
•George BRINDLEY
•George W. BRINDLEY
•Howard BRINDLEY
•Jane BRINDLEY
•Sarah BRINDLEY
•William BRINDLEY
•Alice BROUGH
•Jonas BROUGH
•Anne BROUGHTON
•George BROUGHTON
•Joseph BROUGHTON
•Sarah BROUGHTON
•Sarah BROUGHTON
•Thomas BROUGHTON
•William BROUGHTON
•William BROUGHTON
•Mary BUDGE
•Alice BUTTERWORTH
•Eliott BUTTERWORTH
•Elizabeth BUTTERWORTH
•Lucy BUTTERWORTH
•Emily CAINE
•Elizabeth CALVERT
•Mary CALVERT
•Sarah CARRUTH
•Edward CASHMORE
•Maria CASHMORE
•James CATHERSON
•Sarah CATHERSON
•Brigham CHAMBERS
•Rose CHANDLER
•John CHAUNTRY
•Charles CHECKETT
•Reuben CHECKETT
•John R. CLAWSON
•John COATS
•Alma COMPTON
•Elizabeth COMPTON
•Emma COMPTON
•Moroni COMPTON
•Elizabeth COOK
•William COOK
•Emma COPE
•Francis COPE
•Ruth COPE
•Mary COY
•Robert COY
•William Henry COY
•Grace CROLL
•Elizabeth DALE
•Joseph DALE
•Willford DALE
•Catherine DAVIDSON
•Alice DEAN
•James DEAN
•Catherine DICK
•Elizabeth DICK
•Janet DICK
•Margaret DICK
•Mary DICK
•Mary DONALD
•Allen DONALDSON
•Archibald DONALDSON
•Grace DONALDSON
•James DONALDSON
•James, Jr. DONALDSON
•John DONALDSON
•Mary DONALDSON
•Mary DONALDSON
•Amelia DUELL
•Henry DUELL
•Mary A. DUELL
•Agnes DUNCAN
•Ann DUNCAN
•Catherine DUNCAN
•David DUNCAN
•Erastus DUNCAN
•Grace DUNCAN
•Jane DUNCAN
•Jane DUNCAN
•Lorenzo DUNCAN
•Mary DUNCAN
•R. E. EAGAN
•Edward EARDLEY
•Edward ELLIS
•Aaron FARMER
•Emma FARROW
•Christina FORTIE
•Margaret FORTIE
•Janet GALLACHER
•Mary GALLIFANT
•William J. GAMMALL
•Alexander GILLESPIE
•George GILLESPIE
•James GILLESPIE
•Jane GILLESPIE
•Mary GILLESPIE
•Peter GILLESPIE
•Robert GILLESPIE
•Robert, Jr. GILLESPIE
•Andrew GLENN
•Ann GLENN
•Ann GLENN
•John GLENN
•Mary GLENN
•Cyrus GOLD
•Francis GOLD
•Joseph GOLD
•Charlotte GOULDER
•William GRAIN
•Albert GRAINGER
•Charles GRAINGER
•Franklin GRAINGER
•Joseph GRAINGER
•Mary A. GRAINGER
•William GREENHILL
•Joel GROVER
•Annie HAIGH
•Arthur HAIGH
•Harriette HAIGH
•John HAIGH
•Lavina HAIGH
•Sarah HAIGH
•Margaret HALLADAY
•Rebecca HAMPTON
•Elizabeth HANKS
•Sarah HARDY
•Rebecca HARRIS
•William HAYES
•Annie HAYNES
•Ann HORROCKS
•Elizabeth HOWARD
•Elizabeth HOWARD
•William HOWARD
•William HOWARD
•Ann HOWARTH
•Elizabeth HOWARTH
•Elizabeth HOWARTH
•Jane HOWARTH
•John HOWARTH
•John HOWARTH
•Emma HOWELL
•Ann HUGHES
•Elizabeth HUGHES
•Thomas HUGHES
•Ann HUSBAND
•Bertha HUSBAND
•Dan HUSBAND
•Felix HUSBAND
•Francis HUSBAND
•Heber HUSBAND
•Rose HUSBAND
•William T. HUSBAND
•Susan HUTCHISON
•Elizabeth HYSLOP
•John HYSLOP
•John HYSLOP
•Margaret HYSLOP
•John INGLES
•Ann IRELAND
•Elizabeth IRVINE
•Catherine JENKINS
•Elizabeth JENKINS
•George JENKINS
•James JENKINS
•Jane JENKINS
•Thomas JENKINS
•William JENKINS
•Elizabeth JONES
•Moses JONES
•Sarah JONES
•Thomas JONES
•Duncan KELLY
•John KENNEDY
•Harriet KERSHAW
•Elizabeth KNIGHT
•Martha KNIGHT
•William KNIGHT
•James LATTMER
•Alfred LAURENSON
•Mary Ann LAURENSON
•William LAURENSON
•Mary A. LAVER
•Allison LAW
•George LAW
•Margret LAW
•Agnes LEGGAT
•Alexander LIVINGSTON
•Jane LONSDALE
•William LONSDALE
•John T. MAKIN
•Elizabeth MAXWELL
•James MAXWELL
•Daniel MCLEOD
•Duncan MCLEOD
•Jane MCLEOD
•Josephina MCMEEKAN
•Wilhelmina MCMEEKAN
•William MCMEEKAN
•Charlotte MCMEEKEN
•Andrew MCMEEKIN
•Mary MILLER
•Mary MILLER
•Joseph MILLIGAN
•Henry J. MOORE
•Thomas E. MOORE
•Eliza MORRIN
•Jessie MORRIN
•Martha MORRIN
•Thomas MORRIN
•Elizabeth MOUNTFORD
•William MOUNTFORD
•Emma MULLHALL
•Elizabeth NICHOLSON
•John NICHOLSON
•John G. NICHOLSON
•William A. NICHOLSON
•Sarah OPENSHAW
•Mary ORROCK
•John E. PACE
•Betty PLATT
•Betty PLATT
•William POLLARD
•Elizabeth POWELL
•Ann PRICE
•Ann PRICE
•Joseph PRICE
•Myrah PRICE
•Thomas PRINGLE
•Mary PROBERT
•Richard PROPHET
•Jane RADFORD
•Isaac RAMSAY
•Willard B. RICHARDS
•Charles ROBERTSON
•John ROBERTSON
•Alma N. RUSSELL
•Elizabeth RUSSELL
•Elizabeth J. RUSSELL
•Heber RUSSELL
•Henry RUSSELL
•Naomi RUSSELL
•Sarah A. RUSSELL
•Jane RUTHWELL
•John RUTHWELL
•Susan SAVAGE
•Rhoda SAVILLE
•Elizabeth SCOTT
•Margret SCOTT
•Emma SHAW
•William SHAW
•George SIMPSON
•George SIMPSON
•Isabella SIMPSON
•Christina SMITH
•George A. SMITH
•James SMITH
•John SMITH
•Joseph SMITH
•Joseph SMITH
•Mary SMITH
•Peter SMITH
•Rose SMITH
•Sarah SMITH
•William SMITH
•William SMITH
•Edmund STANSFIELD
•Mary E. STANSFIELD
•Elizabeth STEEL
•Hamilton STEEL
•James STEEL
•James STEEL
•James, Jr. STEEL
•Janet STEEL
•Jean STEEL
•Jean STEEL
•Mary STEEL
•Amelia STEWART
•Ann STOKES
•Ann STOKES
•James STOKES
•John STONE
•James SWAN
•George TAYLOR
•George TEASDALE
•Betty THECKSTON
•James THECKSTON
•James, Jr. THECKSTON
•Jane THECKSTON
•John THECKSTON
•Joseph THECKSTON
•Martha THECKSTON
•Robert THECKSTON
•Jean THOM
•John THOM
•Alice H. TIMMS
•Annie D. A. TIMMS
•Burnett TODD
•Janet TODD
•Margret TODD
•Rebecca TODD
•Agnes WALDRUM
•Alfred WALDRUM
•Lorenzo WALDRUM
•Maria WALDRUM
•Orson WALDRUM
•Sarah WALDRUM
•Charles WANLESS
•Lorenzo WARLDRUM
•Emily WARREN
•Mary A. WARREN
•Nephi WARREN
•Caroline WARRILOW
•William WASDIN
•Eliza WHITEHEAD
•Sarah J. WHITEHEAD
•Eliza A. WIDDOWSON
•Ellen WIDDOWSON
•James WILKINS
•Mary WILLIAMS
•Mary WILLIS
•Ann WINTERTON
•Thomas WINTERTON
•John WOOLEY
•Agnes WRIGHT
•Harry WRIGHT
•Isaac WRIGHT
•Margaret WRIGHT
•Sarah A. WRIGHT
•Eliza WRILLEY
•Johan WRILLEY
•Agnes YOUNG
•Robert YOUNG
•William YOUNG
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That has to have been a tremendous challenge to uproot a family like they did, traveling halfway around the world to start a new life in a foreign country. It took almost 5 years but they did it, they followed the prophet, along with many other saints from several countries and headed for Zion. So, with his wife and 3 of his 4 children in America, on 13 July, 1870 Alexander (1822) boarded the SS Manhattan bound for America, never to return to England or Scotland again. There were 290 Saints on board from Switzerland and England and several returned missionaries, including Karl G. Maeser (who was returning from a mission in Switzerland). Alexander (1822) had missed his son, Alexander's (1848) wedding in Salt Lake City by over half a year and was now about to leave his widowed mother, age 72, in Scotland, never to see her again. Alexander's (1822) father, Alexander (1782), had passed away in 1842, and his mother, Mary, who never joined the church, died just 2 years after he left, on 6 August, 1872 in Edinburgh. It appears he also left his oldest daughter, Christiana, who was 21 and could have been married by then (I don't have very much information on her), never to see her again as well. Heart wrenching for sure.
Here is a record of Alexander's voyage:
Here is a record of Alexander's voyage:
Fortie, Alexander (1822)
Age 48
Origin: Steward , England
Occupation: Mechanic
Note: BMR, p.118
Ship: Manhattan
Departure: 13 Jul 1870
Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
Arrival: 26 Jul 1870
Church Leader: Karl G. Maeser
LDS Immigrants: 269
# LDS Passengers: 290
Source
BMR, Book #1041, pp. 117-129 (FHL #025,692); Customs #711 (FHL #175,688); Der Stern, vol. 2 (1870), p.112
Accounts
•A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
•Journal of Josiah Marsh Ferrin
•Kenneth Wendel Godfrey Account
•Letter from G. H. Knowlden - July 13, 1870
•Letter from G. H. Knowlden - July 26, 1870
•Letter from Karl G. Maeser - July 14, 1870
•Letter from W. C. Staines - July 29, 1870
•Letter to David and Ann MacNeil
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
"DEPARTURES. -- A company of 269 souls of the Saints, 87 of them from the Swiss and German Mission, and the rest from this country [Engalnd], left this port, on the steamship Manhattan New York Territory of Utah
Journal of Josiah Marsh Ferrin
. . . Wednesday 13th [July 1870] At 10 a.m. went on board the S. S. ship Manhattan, in which we were emigrating about 250 souls. The following elders were among the number, Brother Carl Measer [Karl G. Maeser], H. Farr, L. W. Shurtliff, L. M. Grant, J. T. Richards, Charles Thurmway, Levi Garret, George [-], John Luddmen, Samuel Price, William Pidcock, Nephi Pratt, H. B. Clemonds, H. O. Spencer, Thomas Rogers, Thomas Richardson and myself all cabin passengers. At 11:25 a.m. we cast off the tender and let laid waving our handkerchiefs on farewell to our friends & we started on our voyage over the great Ocean. It was a pleasant day, and is as nice cabin. Down the Irish Channel passed Hollyhead at 5:30 p.m. I then wrote some letters back to the Saints in the evening. Several of the Saints began to be seasick. At 8 p.m. we assembled for prayers. Went to bed and enjoyed a good nights rest.
Thursday 14th Most on board were well, but some complained of seasickness. It was a fine day, and at 9:30 we sailed into the bay at Queenstown, which is situated on a nice little bay on the Coast of Ireland 11 a.m. we made our way out to sea again and found it very rough with a headwind. And soon a good many were very sick, I was sick all night. [p. 78]
Friday 15th Still a headwind. I was very sick all day and many of the brethren were suffering in the same manner, and many of the Saints also.
Saturday 16th A head wind and a very rough sea. Lots of seasickness both in the cabin and below.
Sunday 17th I got up and went on deck, felt a little better. Went below found some of the Saints recovering. At dinner I discovered that my appetite was returning. Slept well at night.
Monday 18th I arose feeling much better, I have myself, and cut off my mustache. 2 years today I sailed from New York England Liverpool .
Tuesday 19th Had a fare wind during the night. At 9:30 this morning a little German child died, 7 months old. It was very sickly when they left home. There was also on German child born this morning, its name is Christian Julius Feller. At 10 a.m. we met in the steerage and held meeting and several of the elders were called on to speak, and we had a good time. It was so cold, and wet Sunday that we had no meeting. [p. 79]
Wednesday 20th It is a fine day and all on board is feeling much better. Passed several vessels, some fishing smack. Also at night sister Eliza Gleddhill gave birth to a fine daughter, and its name is [-].
Thursday 21st The Saints are generally feeling in good spirits. Nice smooth sea. Today saw a black whale not far from the ship. We amuse ourselves with pitching quilts upon deck also with checkers in the cabin and reading, writing &c the pass off the time.
Friday 22nd Passing the banks of Newfoundland 9 a.m. the evening at 8. The brethren officiating in turns as they are called upon by President Maeser. There is an excellent spirit that prevails among the elders and also among the Saints on board. The officers of the Manhattan Manhattan
Saturday 23rd All is moving along nicely and all on feeling will the sea is nice and calm today.
Sunday 24th A fine day, at 10:30 a.m. We attended the an Episcopalian service in the cabin and at 2 p.m. we met for our service in the steerage and several of the cabin passengers came down to listen to us. Brother Masear [Maeser] Shurtliff addressed meeting in a very [p. 80] interesting manner. We enjoyed the the [SIC] meeting very much, (The 2 children that were born Tues., were blessed. The girl was given the name of Anna Manhattan, the boy's name was changed from Christian Julius to Orsen Manhattan. At prayer time in the evening, there was some good council given to the Saints about their journey home. After landing at New York
Monday 25th The sea is very rough this morning, and the consequence is there is considerable of seasickness. Brother [Edwin or Ephraim] & Sister [Josephine] Hinger [Inge] from London half past 9 . It had been sickly from it's birth, but had been very bad for some days passed. The mother takes it very hard, to think that her little one must be consigned to a watery grave.
We seen this morning 15 fishing smacks at one time. We also passed the "James Foster," a sailing ship, bound for New York Liverpool , except one night. Therefore, we have had to make all of our heading by steam.
Tuesday 26th At 4 a.m. we cast anchor at Statan Island New York 9 a.m. Myself and Elder Rodgers was sent off with the cabin luggage. We all put up with the Stephen House, had dinner, then we went to see Brother Staines. We then proceeded to Castle Garden Central Park , we went up in a street car, distance 6 miles. We hired a carriage to drive us around the park which we enjoyed very much. After spending a few hours there we returned by the street car. We went and saw that the Saints were as comfortable as they could be under the circumstances in the Castle Gardens
Distances of each day sail from Liverpool to New York
Wed. July 13th and
Thur. July 14th 497 miles
Thur. July 21st 265 miles
------------------------- Total Distance from Liverpool to N. Y. 3064 miles
Wednesday 27th We got all preparations made for our journey on the cars & at 1 p.m. we crossed the river to the Jersey side, and at 5 we started homeward bound. We lay at Philadelphia 12 o'clock at night.
Thursday 28th We stopped 20 min. at Harrisburg Pittsburgh 10:30 p.m. Here we had to change cars, and the Saints had to lie in the station on the floors until 6 next morning, when we resumed our journey again. L. W. Shurtliff and myself slept at the Union Hotel, paid $1.00 a piece for a bed.
[Though this next section has nothing to do with Alexander, it is still interesting to read about some of the things the Saints who were traveling did.]
Friday 29th I went with the company as far as Homewood Station. Then I took leave of them and went to Erie City , Pennsylvania 1:30 p.m. at Eric Station then proceeded to hunt up Aunt Maria Landen, and found them at 116 Fourth West Street. Introduced myself and was received very kindly by my Aunt. I soon had a good wash and change of clothing, and felt much better after my long ride. Found Aunt and family all well, and during the afternoon and evening we had a very pleasant chat. Uncle Daniel G. Landen was not at home, he was away at work, and also the eldest daughter was not at home.
Saturday 30th I arose in the morning feeling much better after a good nights rest. In the afternoon Aunt and myself visited the Erie City Lake for the use of the city. For this purpose they have a powerful engine which raises 182 gallons, at each stroke, a height of 300 feet. Which amounts to about one million gallons per day. To hold this water they have a large tube or standpipe 240 feet above ground, and this is surrounded by a brick wall with steps inside so the visitor can go on top. And here he can have a beautiful view of the city, and surrounding country. At 8 p.m. I visited the Iron works and saw them make a run of ore. They make two runs a day of 14 tons each one at 8 a.m. the other at 8 p.m.
Sunday 31st I went to the Methodist Church
Tuesday 2nd I arose early feeling well and when cousin George, Uncle Richard's son, came over to the factory with the milk, I rode home with him to Lundgs Lane
Wednesday 3rd In the afternoon, Uncle Isaac & his son Adelbert came along and I went home with them in the carriage. Found Aunt Susan very sick, the fever was broke, but she was left very low, but was recovering slow. I stayed all night.
Thursday 4th At 10 a.m., as cousin Edgert was going, passed Uncle Richards. I returned with him to the carriage & spent most of my time with Aunt Nancy Rush as she is sick and very nervous. She is at Uncle Richards at present.
Friday 5th After breakfast cousin Maria and me went out to pick blackberries, and got 9 quarts in about one house and we enjoyed the pleasure very much. She is nice intelligent young lady. She is the youngest daughter of Uncle Spain Powell. After dinner I went over to Aunt Mary Ann's, had a good chat. I then wrote a while in my journal. I remained there all night.
Saturday 6th I went and got Aunt Nancy R. [Rush] in the carriage, and took her over to Aunt Mary Ann. We had a very nice visit, during I wrote 3 letters. In the evening I went over to Albion with Uncle Richard. I returned with him and stayed all night with him.
Sunday 7th Uncle, Aunt, cousin Friddy, & myself went to Crainsville to a Sunday school concert. The singing & reciting was very good. There was several very nice essays read just previous to closing. They called upon me to address the school a few minutes, which I did. We remained to the service in the afternoon and heard the Reverend Mr. Hammer (of the Methodist persuasion.) I returned home with Uncle Richard.
Monday 8th Remained at Uncle Richards all day visiting.
Tuesday 9th After breakfast, Uncle R. [Richards] went with his team and took cousin Maria and me to Welsburg as we were going to Erie City 12:30 we took train for Erie
Wednesday 10th Cousin Maria and me went up to the photograph galley, and had ourselves shot. We had 32 pictures each taken which cost $1.50 each. We then went into a jeweler's shop and I made a purchase of a gold ring, which was presented to me by Aunt Nancy Rush, price $6.00. After dinner we had a walk up to see the cemetery. It is the finest place of the kind that I ever visited. There is many large fine marble monuments. There was a large granite monument 30 feet high and 10 feet square at the base. We enjoyed the walk very much. When we returned I meet with Isaac Vanuleck of New York New York
Thursday 11th At 9:30 I took my leave for Buffalo 8:30 p.m. Inquired for Ferrins and Jones store, went in and found cousin Clark. There made myself acquainted, then he hitched up his horse and carriage, and took me out to Uncle Philip's, one mile. It being late when we arrived, they were in bed. We called them up, had supper, and a good chat. Then retired to rest, feeling quite tired after my long ride.
Friday 12th Arose in the morning feeling much refreshed. Uncle, and me took a walk out to see the farm. Philina Weber, Uncle Adney second daughter, she was just recovering from her conferment of a fine son. We returned to Uncle's in the evening.
Saturday 13th I was writing most of the day, so Uncle was busy hauling grain. In the evening we went down to cousin Wards. In the grass carriage. Ella played on the organ and cousin Elizabeth
. . . Monday [Aug.] 29th The time having arrived for me to start home, I bid goodbye to Aunts Nancy, & Mary Ann and went over to Uncle Richards at 10 a.m. He hitched up his carriage, I said goodbye to the family, and he took me to the Albion Station and at 11:30 I took train for homeward, where I arrived at 3:30 p.m. We came down the Sharon River Chicago Fort Wain Alliance Ohio
Tuesday 30th At 6 a.m. stopped at Plymouth , Indiana Chicago 9 a.m. And 10:30 left by the North Western Line for Omaha Dixon Chicago 4 p.m. we crossed the Mississippi Denver
Wednesday 31st We arrived at Omaha 11 a.m. , and had to wait until 6 p.m. before starting west. So I had a stroll around town. At 6 p.m. , it rained like [-], and I got all wet going to the train. All got aboard and we started west, rode all night.
Thursday 1st Sept. At 8 a.m. found us at the Lone Tee Station. Stopped for breakfast 120 miles from Omaha 8 p.m. we arrived at North Platte
Friday 2nd At 6 a.m. we stopped for breakfast at Sidney 4 p.m. passed Cheyenne 9 p.m. arrived at Laramie 6 a.m. 72 miles.
Saturday 3rd At 12 midnight we arrived at Fort Steel 48 miles, and 2 o'clock at night arrived at Bryan
Sunday 4th 8 a.m. arrived at Evanston 99 miles, and arrived at Ogden City 3 p.m. And found waiting at the station my wife, 2 sons James & Moroni, Brother W. Farr & family, also Brother Orson Bagger, waiting my arrival [-]. Were all very glad to see each other. We went home with Brother W. Farr, had something to eat, then made our way home. Arrived at Eden 8 p.m. , found the children all well and glad to see father after being gone 2 years 3 months, lacking 11 days. . . .
BIB: Ferrin, Josiah M., Journal (Ms 12085), 5p. pp. 78-86, 90-92. (CHL) (HDA)
Kenneth Wendel Godfrey Account
. . . On 13 July 1870 , Charles boarded the steamship Manhatten [Manhattan England
BIB: Godfrey, Kenneth Wendel, 1833-. Charles M. Shumway, 1994 [Ms 14507] (p. 28)
Letter from G. H. Knowlden - July 13, 1870
Steamship Manhattan
Dear Brother,--In taking my departure from the British Isles for my mountain home, I feel that a line is due from me through the pages of the [Millennial] STAR, to acknowledge the many kindnesses I have received from the Saints while on my mission to this land, for truly can I say that I have traveled among a good, generous, and warmhearted people ever since my arrival here, and time I hope will not efface the very many pleasant associations I have formed while traveling among the good Saints of England.
On my arrival, in June 1869, I was appointed to travel in the London Conference, under the direction of Elder Platte L. Lyman, with whom I labored with much pleasure till his departure for the Valley in September last, and afterward under the watch care of Elder L. W. Shurtliff I labored with increased joy till my appointment to the Presidency of the Southampton Conference in October last. Since then I have endeavored, in my humble way, to spread the principles of truth among the people to the best of my ability, and have had much joy in my labor and although traveling a good deal and among poor people, so far as this world's goods are concerned, I have never regretted leaving all that was near and dear on earth to be a minister of life to the people who are in darkness regarding the great truths which have been revealed in these last days for the salvation of the human family. To the wise and fatherly counsels of President Carrington I am much indebted, and for which I feel truly thankful, also to all Saints that have kindly administered to my wants. May the blessings of God rest upon them, and may they have all the happiness and joy their hearts can desire in righteousness.
Thanking you for the courtesies shown me since your arrival, and the brethren in the office, and with kind regards to all Saints of my acquaintance and all who love the truth, I will say good-bye for the present and remain your brother in the gospel.
G.H. Knowlden.
Queenstown, 14th, 10 a.m.
We have but little seasickness on board. The weather is colder, the Saints are singing and rejoicing all the time, and merrily on the way we go.
G.H.K.
BIB: Knowlden G. H. [Letter] Latter Day Saints Millennial Star 32:29 (July 19, 1870 ) p.460. (CHL)
Letter from G. H. Knowlden - July 26, 1870
S.S. Manhattan , New York
Dear Brother--We arrived here safely this morning, all well, and although our trip has been rather rough, still we feel thankful to our Heavenly Father for his protecting care over us thus far on our journey. In my last, written off Queenstown, I gave you an idea of the general health of the company, &c., and felt buoyant at the prospect of there being but little seasickness, the weather being so calm. But scarcely had we left Queenstown before the wind arose, the sea rolled, and everybody got the whirligigs, and over the side of the ship went breakfast, dinner and pretty nearly themselves, for they felt, after they had got through, that there was very little left except the hide. The brethren in the cabin were no better, for they could not contain the many good things they had taken in, and they had to share with the fishes; only three out of the seventeen returning missionaries could face the music at the table at dinner that day, namely, Brother Thomas Rodgers, father Tuddenham and myself--all the others were in their berths. The spirit was willing, but the flesh was very weak.
This state of things continued for several days, as the wind kept to our head and blew pretty strong most of the time. But after a while, seasickness subsided, and all went merry as a marriage bell, until the day before landing, when, in consequence of a very rough sea, the Saints had again to empty their trunks (stomachs), preparatory to a New York
We had but two deaths on board, and those of infants, who were sickly before leaving Liverpool . We also had two births, making our number, on arrival at New York
The captain, officers and crew showed us every kindness, and the chief deck steward, Mr. Parsonage, was untiring in his attention to the sick, for which they received an expression of our thanks in a testimonial. Good order was maintained throughout the entire journey, and I never heard anything from Saint or sinner that caused the least offence, everything went along charmingly, and we are [p.524] here to thank the giver of all good for his many blessings to us.
Hoping that this will find you and all in the office well, and that the remainder of the emigration this year will be prospered as we have been, with kind regards I remain your brother in the gospel,
G.H. Knowlden, Secretary.
BIB: Knowlden, G. H. [Letter] Latter Day Saints Millennial Star 32:33 (August 16, 1870) pp.524-25. (CHL)
Letter from Karl G. Maeser - July 14, 1870
S.S. Manhattan, Queenstown, July 14, 1870 10 a.m.President Horace S. Eldredge.
Dear Brother,--Our little company generally are well and in high spirits. As you are aware, we left the Mersey at 11 a.m. yesterday. Brother Karl G. Maeser, president of the company, with L. W. Shurtliff and Lorin Farr his counselors, proceeded at once to organize the company. The following officers were elected--Secretary, G. H. Knowlden; captain of the Guard, Joseph S. Richards; with Lewis M. [p.460] Grant to preside over the German portion of the Saints. Two meetings are held each day, and of two kinds, namely, English and German, the English occupying the forward part of the ship, while the German occupy the middle. All seem to aim to make our journey pleasant, each extending the helping hand whenever necessary for the benefit of all. The returning elders are all at the table this morning, and many who had various complaints during the last half year are braving the storm and getting fat, our mutual friend Levi not excepted. The Saints appear determined to feed the fishes, if possible. We anticipate the best kind of a time on board, and realize the saying of Brother Joseph before leaving us, that we have a through ticket. The weather is calm this morning, and merrily on the way we go.
Wishing a kind remembrance to all the brethren at the office and all Saints, I remain your brother in the gospel,
Karl G. Maeser.per G.H. Knowlden, Secretary
BIB: Maeser, Karl G. [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 32:29 (July 19 1870 ) pp. 460- 61. (CHL)
Letter from W. C. Staines - July 29, 1870
President Horace S. Eldredge.
Dear Brother--The steamship Manhattan 3:30 p.m. , in a special train. All had plenty of car room, and all left apparently well pleased.
The president and brethren who had charge of the company, wished me to say to you that the captain and all the officers, doctor, and stewards did all they could to make the Saints comfortable.
The passengers coming only to New York
I found several who were expecting money here from Utah
The weather has been terribly hot here. All say they never knew it so hot before. A great many people are sick, and many are dying in consequence.
With kind regards to yourself and Sister Eldredge and all at 42 Islington, I remain yours faithfully,
W. [William] C. Staines .
BIB:Staines , W. C., [Letter], Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 32:33 (August 16, 1870) p. 525. (CHL)
BIB:
Letter to David and Ann MacNeil
John MacNeil to David and Ann MacNeilNew York, 26 July 1870
Dear father & mother,
I take up my pen to let you know how I got across the ocean. We had a very rough voyage from [when] we left Liverpool . I have been sick & pitched up. Nearly all on board were sick. You must excuse my Queenstown letter, wrong dated, wrong everything. I never knew anything about Queenstown till we were within sight. We had morning & evening meetings on board. The weather was so very rough that it was miserable up on deck. I got wet to the skin several times attempting to stay on board deck. There was such a sickening smell below, I could not stay below. We had plenty of music on board.
I have eaten very little since I left. The food you get steerage fare a pig would not look at. We had coffee & bread to breakfast (sour bread). We had dirty water soup & boiled potatoes for dinner. We had coffee & sea biscuits for supper. You could not eat the meat we got. If ever your spared to come, do not come with the intention that you will have everything you require on board. You will have nothing, unless you treat the steward & you would have to always be dropping money into them. Some of them had everything they required with them, pickles, preserves, hern, ham steak, & everything nice while I was starving of hunger. Be sure to take oranges or lemons to taste your mouth after sickness. Be sure & fetch ham & cheese.
We got to the banks of Newfoundland
There was about two hundred & fifty Saints on board, the most part of them Swiss Saints. There was one child died (Swiss) & was buried in the sea. There was two births amongst us. The Swiss are very dirty & lousy.
Be sure & fetch everything tasty for you will get nothing on the vessel. Warm clothing is very necessary till your within two days sailing of New York New York
We seen lots of fish on our trip, porpoises and whales. I do not know that I have got any more to say at present. You need not expect anymore word from me till I am landed and looks around a little. . . . Give my kind love to brothers and sisters and all inquiring friends. No more at present but remains yours forever,
John McNeil
John MacNeil to David and Ann MacNeil Smithfield [Utah Tuesday 27 September 1870
Dear father and mother,
When I last wrote you we were in Castle Garden
We were ten days on the rail. We landed in Ogden Salt Lake
BIB: MacNeil, John [Letter to David and Ann MacNeil, July 26, 1870 and September 27, 1870 ] in Buchanan, Frederick Stewart, ed., A Good Time Coming: Mormon Letters to Scotland
Passenger List
•Gottfried AGENSTEIN
•Gottlieb AGENSTEIN
•Margaret AGENSTEIN
•Rosetta AGENSTEIN
•Rosina AGENSTEIN
•Susanna AGENSTEIN
•Susannah AGENSTEIN
•Marie ANDOLFINGER
•George BAKER
•Leah BAKER
•Mary A. BAKER
•Alfred BALL
•Elizabeth BALL
•Matilda BALL
•Orson BALL
•Richard BALL
•Susannah BARKER
•William BARNES
•Sarah A. M. BERFORD
•Adolph BISSEGGER
•Andreas BISSEGGER
•August BISSEGGER
•Christina BISSEGGER
•Jacob BISSEGGER
•Louise BISSEGGER
•Pauline BISSEGGER
•Alice BOARDMAN
•Abraham BRANSON
•Fanny BRANSON
•John BRANSON
•James BRIGHOUSE
•Henry BROUGH
•Henry, Jr. BROUGH
•Lois BROUGH
•Ann BROWN
•Elizabeth BROWN
•Phoebe BROWN
•William BROWN
•Elizabeth BUEHLER
•Louise BURGON
•Edward BURROW
•Ann BUTLER
•Ann CAMPBELL
•Mary Ann CARR
•Charles CHECKETTS
•Daniel CHECKETTS
•Eliza CHECKETTS
•Emily CHECKETTS
•Francis CHECKETTS
•Heber CHECKETTS
•Henry CHECKETTS
•Job CHECKETTS
•William CHECKETTS
•Alma CHIVRELL
•Florence
•Joseph H. CHIVRELL
•Mary CHIVRELL
•H. B. CLEMANS
•Jane COMPTON
•Joseph COMPTON
•Charles S. COOK
•Robert CUSHING
•Edwin DAVIS
•Elizabeth DAVIS
•J. George DAVIS
•Mary DAVIS
•Sambrooke H. DAVIS
•Catherine DICK
•George, Jr. DICK
•George, Sr. DICK
•Richard DYE
•Elizabeth EDWARDS
•Sarah EDWARDS
•William EDWARDS
•Margaretha EGG
•Thomas ELLSON
•Barbara ENZ
•Marie ENZ
•Winslow FARR
•Anna FELLER
•Anna FELLER
•Christian FELLER
•Friedrich FELLER
•Jacob FELLER
•Rosine FELLER
•Susanna FELLER
•Ann FERGUSON
•Johah M. FERRIN
•Alexander FORTIE
•Albert FRIEDRICH
•Arnold FRIEDRICH
•Bertha FRIEDRICH
•Elisa FRIEDRICH
•Jacob FRIEDRICH
•Lisette FRIEDRICH
•Elisa FRITSCHI
•Levi GARRETT
•Emma GIERISCH
•Jacob GIERISCH
•Jacob GIERISCH
•Julia GIERISCH
•Marie GIERISCH
•Ottilie GIERISCH
•Lewis M. GRANT
•John GREEN
•Ellen GREGORY
•G. GREGORY
•George GREGORY
•Harry GREGORY
•Henry GREGORY
•Mary A. GREGORY
•Rosenora GREGORY
•S. GREGORY
•Eliza HATFIELD
•Eliza HATFIELD
•Samuel HATFIELD
•Elizabeth HENDERSON
•George HOLDING
•Mary A. HOLMES
•Katharina HOLZWORTH
•Love HOPE
•William HOPE
•Anton HOPFENBECK
•Johann HOPFENBECK
•Julie HOPFENBECK
•Therese HOPFENBECK
•Mary HORROCK
•Mary Jane HORROCK
•Mary HOWSE
•Edwin Martin INGE
•Ephraim INGE
•Josephine INGE
•Alfred ISOM
•Catherine JEFFS
•Charlotte JEFFS
•Ellen JEFFS
•Oliver JEFFS
•Richard JEFFS
•Thomas JEFFS
•William JEFFS
•William, Jr. JEFFS
•Edward JENKINSON
•Elizabeth JENKINSON
•Alice JOHNSON
•G. JOHNSON
•George S. JOHNSON
•Mary JOHNSON
•Mary A. JOHNSON
•Mary A. JOHNSON
•William JONES
•William JONES
•James KENNEDY
•Cristian KIENER
•Susanna KLOSSNER
•Elise KNECHT
•George H. KNOWLDEN
•Elizabeth KREBS
•Emma KREBS
•Johannes KREBS
•Johannes, Jr. KREBS
•Rosette KREBS
•Karl KROPF
•Christian KUNZ
•David KUNZ
•Gottfried KUNZ
•Jacob KUNZ
•Johannes KUNZ
•Katherina KUNZ
•Robert KUNZ
•Rosina KUNZ
•Rosina KUNZ
•Rosina KUNZ
•Samuel KUNZ
•Wilhelm KUNZ
•Daniel LANG
•Agnes LIVINGSTON
•Alexander LIVINGSTON
•Andrew LIVINGSTON
•Elizabeth LIVINGSTON
•Elizabeth LIVINGSTON
•Joshua LUGDEN
•Richard MACE
•Karl G. MAESER
•Jessie MCBEATH
•John MCNEIL
•Isaac MEADOWS
•Louisa MEADOWS
•Mary A. MEADOWS
•Sarah MEADOWS
•Elizabeth MEREDITH
•Sarah MEREDITH
•Johan Friedich METZENEN
•Marie Louisa METZENEN
•Marie M. METZENEN
•Christian MEYER
•Emma A. MITCHEL
•Margaretha MUENGER
•Christina NELSON
•Ellen NELSON
•James NELSON
•John NELSON
•Robert PALMER
•William H. PIDCOCK
•Nephi PRATT
•Samuel M. PRICE
•Ann REYNOLDS
•Catherine REYNOLDS
•Catherine REYNOLDS
•Charles REYNOLDS
•David REYNOLDS
•Henry REYNOLDS
•John REYNOLDS
•Martha REYNOLDS
•Zillah REYNOLDS
•Joseph S. RICHARDS
•Thomas RICHARDSON
•Emma ROBERTSHAW
•James ROBERTSHAW
•John H. ROBERTSHAW
•Rebecca ROBERTSHAW
•Rhoda ROBERTSHAW
•Thomas RODGERS
•Marie ROHRER
•Amelia SAER
•William SAER
•Arnold
•Johannes F. SCHENK
•Marie SCHENK
•Marie SCHENK
•Rosine SCHENK
•Edmund SCHOENHALS
•Ernest SCHOENHALS
•Charles SHUMWAY
•L. W. SHURTLIFF
•Henry SIMONS
•C. SMART
•Elizabeth SMART
•Ellen SMART
•Nephi SMART
•S. SMART
•Alfred SMITH
•Annie SMITH
•Catherine SMITH
•Christopher SMITH
•Eliza SMITH
•Elizabeth SMITH
•Fanny SMITH
•John SMITH
•Sarah SMITH
•Bendicht SOMMER
•Johann SOMMER
•Jane SPENCE
•Howard O. SPENCER
•Johannes STEINER
•Moroni
•Henry TATTERSALL
•John THOMAS
•John, Jr. THOMAS
•Mary THOMAS
•Mary THOMAS
•Morgan THOMAS
•Henry TILLEY
•John TUDDENHAM
•Pauline VOGEL
•Richard VOGEL
•Henry WANLESS
•Mary A. WANLESS
•Jonathan WATKINS
•Anna WESTON
•John WESTON
•Joseph WESTON
•Malinda WESTON
•Mary WESTON
•Mercy WESTON
•Nehemiah WESTON
•Roseanna WESTON
•Samuel WESTON
•Margaretha WICKLI
•Margaretha WICKLI
•Ann WILLIAMS
•Barzillai WILLIAMS
•Clare WILLIAMS
•Eliza WILLIAMS
•H. Ann WILLIAMS
•James WILLIAMS
•Alice
•James WRIGHT
•Mary A. WRIGHT
•Mary A. WRIGHT
•Louisa YATES
The Manhattan
At the time of the 1870 census in Heber Utah, Alexander was still in England, about to leave for the states and Christina, at the age of 45, lived with her son Alexander (1846) age 23 (marked as a laborer) and his wife Rachel, age 22 and their daughter Amilia who was 8 months old. John, age 20, Alexander's (1846) brother, also lived with them.
Most of the Saint's who came on the ship with Alexander (1822) got to Utah in September so that is most likely when he arrived. We can assume he went to Heber to be with his family but shortly after his arrival tragedy struck. Perhaps the trip was too much or there was some kind of sickness going around but Alexander (1822) and Christina's dream of living together as a family in America came to an abrupt end. Christina died a few weeks before Christmas on 11 December 1870 at the age of 48, a year and a half after arriving in America and only a few months after Alexander (1822) arrived. She was buried in the Heber Cemetery.
Alexander married Ann Douglas (Tomkinson) on 6 November 1871, almost a year after Christina died. Ann was 47 and Alexander was 50. Ann was born on 5 December 1824 in Glasgow Scotland. She married her first husband, Ephraim Tomkinson 18 May 1845 at the age of 20 (Ephraim was 19) and came to America with him in 1849 at the age of 24 (Ephraim was 23). She had 5 children with Ephraim, he died in 1863 at the age of 37.
The Tomkinson children are:
Ephraim - born 11 February 1847, Glasgow Scotland. Died 23 June 1924, Phoenix, Arizona. Age 77.
Douglas - born 18 Januaary 1852, Salt Lake City, Utah. Died May 1901, Ogden, Utah. Age 49.
Mary Ann - born 25 October 1854, Fillmore, Utah. Died 14 July 1860. Age 5.
Brigham - born 11 February 1857, Fillmore, Utah. Died 7 January 1926, Flowell, Utah. Age 68.
Annie Laurie - born 16 November 1859, Fillmore, Utah. Died 12 February 1893. Age 33.
Alexander and Ann lived in Filmore and were divorced according to some histiries I have read but a date was not giving. They simply said he lived in the south east part of town for the rest of his life and built coffins, including his own. He was known for the quality of his woodwork. He was also the assistant to the choir director in Fillmore. He was known as a strict disciplinarian and once sent one of Ann's sons to a dance with no shoes because he didn't have any. The boy didn't want to go and be embarrassed but Alexander hit him several times to force him to go. The boy yelled and a neighbor came over and told Alexander if he hit him anymore he would have him to deal with. The history didn't say if the boy went to the dance or not.
Another story says he once told a young man in church, who was about to take the sacrament, that he shouldn't take it because he wasn't worthy. The boy never came back to church.
It looks like Alexander had a few things to work on.
Ann died 24 August 1891 in Fillmore at the age of 66.
Alexander died 19 March 1902 in Fillmore at the age of 79.
Brigham - born 11 February 1857, Fillmore, Utah. Died 7 January 1926, Flowell, Utah. Age 68.
Annie Laurie - born 16 November 1859, Fillmore, Utah. Died 12 February 1893. Age 33.
Alexander and Ann lived in Filmore and were divorced according to some histiries I have read but a date was not giving. They simply said he lived in the south east part of town for the rest of his life and built coffins, including his own. He was known for the quality of his woodwork. He was also the assistant to the choir director in Fillmore. He was known as a strict disciplinarian and once sent one of Ann's sons to a dance with no shoes because he didn't have any. The boy didn't want to go and be embarrassed but Alexander hit him several times to force him to go. The boy yelled and a neighbor came over and told Alexander if he hit him anymore he would have him to deal with. The history didn't say if the boy went to the dance or not.
Another story says he once told a young man in church, who was about to take the sacrament, that he shouldn't take it because he wasn't worthy. The boy never came back to church.
It looks like Alexander had a few things to work on.
Ann died 24 August 1891 in Fillmore at the age of 66.
Alexander died 19 March 1902 in Fillmore at the age of 79.
- died 19 March 1900 Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States
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Someone famous from Fife Scotland that Alexander and Christine may have known or known about.
Andrew Carnegie (25 November 1835 – 11 August 1919 ) was a Scottish-American industrialist, businessman, entrepreneur and a major philanthropist.
Carnegie was born in Dunfermline , Scotland United States United States Pittsburgh New York Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Museums Pittsburgh
Carnegie donated most of his money to establish many libraries, schools, and universities in America United Kingdom Europe .
He earned most of his fortune in the steel industry. In the 1870s, he founded the Carnegie Steel Company, a step which cemented his name as one of the "Captains of Industry". By the 1890s, the company was the largest and most profitable industrial enterprise in the world. Carnegie sold it to J.P. Morgan in 1901, who created U.S. Steel. Carnegie devoted the remainder of his life to large-scale philanthropy, with special emphasis on local libraries, world peace, education and scientific research. His life has often been referred to as a true "rags to riches" story.
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