Home of Charles Hampshire and 2nd wife Blenda Elica Dehlin ~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Ray Arley Jensen

Ray Arley Jensen

1/14/1929 ~ 5/15/2016

Ray Arley Jensen passed away surrounded by his family on May 15, 2016 from pneumonia. He was born in Flowell, Utah on January 14, 1929 to Arley Peter and June Ladora Robison Jensen. He was raised east of Mt. Pleasant, Utah on a large ranch up Cedar Creek.
Ray graduated from North Sanpete High School class of 1947. After working for one year at Deseret Chemical Depot he joined the U.S. Airforce as an airman and was trained as a mechanic on B29, B36, and B52 engines. Ray served military assignments in Korea, Vietnam, Japan, Guam, Okinawa, and Thailand and flew mission over North Vietnam. He retired in July 1972, after 24 years of service as a Chief Master Sergeant.
While he was stationed in Spokane, Washington he met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Florence Shumway Jensen on July 25, 1951. Their marriage was later solemnized in the St. George Temple on December 11, 1971. Ray and Dorothy were married for 65 very happy years!
Ray and Dorothy settled in Mt. Pleasant, Utah where they had bought a small farm south of town. They enjoyed raising sheep and chickens, especially in the spring when the baby lambs came. He also raised a beautiful garden every year and would share his vegetables with many relatives and friends. Ray could not stay retired and worked 11 years as Mt. Pleasant City Sexton. He also served in the VFW, Lions Club, American Legion, Timpanogos Gem and Mineral Society, and Senior Citizens.
In his spare time he enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and traveling with his wife. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many different callings.
Ray is survived by his wife, two children, Steven Ray (Lorraine) Jensen, Fountain Green, Utah; and Rebecca Lee (Jorge) Riveros, Redding California; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Carolyn (Ralph) Jensen, Moroni, Utah; and, many nieces and nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Arlene Sheaffer; and, brother Peter Yale Jensen.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday May 18th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Rasmussen Mortuary in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Funeral services will be held Thursday May 19, in the Mt. Pleasant 3rd Ward Chapel (295 South State) at 11:00 a.m. with a viewing prior to the service from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery. Online condolence rasmussenmortuary.com

William John Unopolos

Willian John Unopulos

1/4/1944 ~ 4/18/2016

Willian John Unopulos, 72 of Mt. Pleasant, UT, passed away April 18, 2016 in Nephi, UT after a long battle with many health problems. John was born January 4, 1944 to William J & Dorothy June Monson Unopulos in Mt. Pleasant, UT. Married Pamla Priscilla Bowles April 1, 1963 and had two children John Leo and Marjorie June, later divorced. Married Doris Jean Dalton on August 3, 1990, later divorced.
John served in the US Air Force for four years. Two years in Roswell, NM and two years in England. After his services he moved back to his hometown Mt. Pleasant, UT. He worked many jobs, Rancher, Miner, Truck Driver and was always quick to help those in need. John had a sense of humor, loved music, singing, playing guitar and harmonica. He was known for signing at retirement homes and also did a good Elvis impersonation. John loved all animals and was known for riding his white horses roman style. He belonged to the Mt. Pleasant riding club and was a riding instructor to many of the youth and people in the community.
John had a passion for automobiles especially his 1962 T-Bird he bought to commemorate graduating from North Sanpete in 1962.
He was a member of the LDS church and served in many callings. John took great joy helping out his friends and neighbors.
John is survived by his children, John Leo Unopulos, Nephi, UT and Marjorie June (Rick) Rosevear, Nephi, UT; brother DeWayne (Sharon) Monson, Sioux Falls, SD; 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, brother David Lee Unopulos and one great granddaughter.
Graveside services will be held May 21, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant City Cemetery under the care of Rasmussen Mortuary.

When Day Is Done

MAMMOTH RABBIT HUNT ~ D. and R. G. WILL SEND SPECIAL TRAIN WITH GUNNERS FOR THE BIG DRIVE ~

 Mt. Pleasant Pyramid  February 7, 1918

Rabbit Hunts were a common activity in the early 1900s.

Ra

Emma Dewey Allred Hayward

L.D.S. Seminary, Mt. Pleasant ~~~ 1892

Home of William Edward Watson and wife Julia Frandsen ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Words of Wisdom

http://genealogytrot.blogspot.com/p/words-of-wisdom.html

The Book - By Elder Allan F. Packer - Oct 2014

Family history and temple work should be a regular part of our personal worship.

Roots and Branches - By Elder Quentin L. Cook - Apr 2014

Hastening family history and temple work in our day is essential for the salvation and exaltation of families.

The Joy of Redeeming the Dead - By Elder Richard G. Scott - Oct 2012

“He shall plant in the hearts of the children the promises made to the fathers, and the hearts of the children shall turn to their fathers.”

The Hearts of the Children Shall Turn - By David A. Bednar - Oct 2011

I invite the young people of the Church to learn about and experience the Spirit of Elijah.

Concern for the One - By Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin - Apr 2008

Jesus Christ is our greatest example. He was surrounded by multitudes and spoke to thousands, yet He always had concern for the one.

Bridges and Eternal Keepsakes - By Dennis B. Neuenschwander - Apr 1999

Genealogies, family stories, historical accounts, and traditions … form a bridge between past and future and bind generations together in ways that no other keepsake can.

Family History: "In Wisdom and in Order" - By Elder Dallin H. Oaks - Jun 1989

There is much each member can do toward redeeming the dead—and each can contribute according to individual circumstances and abilities.

Jesus: The Perfect Leader - By President Spencer W. Kimball - 15 Jan 1979

There are far more things to be said about the Lord Jesus Christ’s remarkable leadership than any single article or book could possibly cover, but I want to point out a few of the attributes and skills he demonstrated so perfectly. These same skills and qualities are important for us all if we wish to succeed as leaders in any lasting way.

Benjamin Henry Johnson ~ Husband of Nancy Jane Tidwell and Sarah Tidwell ~ Daughters of James Harvey and Emma Sanders Tidwell

 Two Histories of Benjamin Henry JOHNSON

Benjamin Henry
Johnson 

BENJAMIN HENRY JOHNSON

Benjamin Henry Johnson, son of William and Elizabeth Johnson was born in Lye, Worchester, England, Jan. 9, 1830. The Johnson’s joined the Mormon Church in 1841, and Benjamin came to America alone in 1844. His father died in England but his mother and other members of the family soon followed Benjamin and settled in Pleasant Grove. Benjamin married Nancy Jane Tidwell Aug. 6, 1852, and five years later they moved to Round Valley as it was called at that time, being the first white settlers in that valley. It is called Scipio now. In the spring of 1866 the Indians were on the warpath and killed James Ivie and a boy by the name of Henry Wright. They also stole the cattle and horses of the settlers. The people built their homes close together and filled in the spaces with mud. This method served as a fort to protect the settlers from the Indians. There were thirteen families and it looked as if there was not water enough for any more settlers. Brigham Young laid out the town and promised if twenty-five families could move there, the water supply would be sufficient. The settlement was organized into a branch of the Church in 1861 and Benjamin was called to be Presiding Elder. In 1865, on April 11, thirteen years after marrying Nancy Jane Tidwell, Benjamin took Sarah Tidwell, younger sister of Nancy Jane, as his second wife. Benjamin and Nancy Jane were parents of five children: James, Benjamin, Ann Martin, Marietta Ivie, and Rosetta Thompson. His second wife, Sarah, was the mother of: Ida, Martha, Loretta, William and Daniel, also five children making Benjamin the father of ten children. Benjamin homesteaded farms in the North West section of Scipio and later divided them between his four sons, James, Benjamin Jr., Dan and William. He was a hard worker and always busy, he purchased the first threshing machine in Scipio. He was an excellent mechanic. A neighbor said of him, “Ben could make a pitman for a mower out of a piece of barbed wire.” Benjamin kept the stagecoach station near the southwest canyon from 1857 to 1866. He had the mail contract and did much freighting. When Nancy Jane’s children all married, and she lived alone, Benjamin gave two of his grand daughters twenty-five cents a week to help Nancy dress and undress, since she was a cripple. In his later years, Benjamin composed poetry and recited it in programs. He out-lived both wives. He died July 22, 1920 and is buried in the Scipio Cemetery. Biography obtained from the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, Fillmore, Utah, Territorial Statehouse
Museum.

Benjamin Henry Johnson

Benjamin Henry Johnson

On the cold and frosty day of January 9, 1830 in the village of Leigh, Worcestershire, England was born Benjamin Henry Johnson, the ninth of ten children. His parents William and Elizabeth Johnson and their families were longtime residents of the county.

The Stourbridge area where the Johnsons lived was farming country where dairy and agriculture were the primary occupations of the  residents. 

Wilford Woodruff, a member of the twelve apostles, was sent to England to proselyte in early 1840. He was assigned to Hanley, Staffordshire. As he preached on a Sunday before the Saints, the Spirit whispered, "This is the last meeting that you will hold with this people for many days."

He prayed to the Lord and was told to go south; for the Lord had a great work for him to perform--many souls were waiting for His word. He rode through the parishes of Dudley, Stourbridge, Stourport and Worcester where the Johnson family lived and stopped in Castle Frome, Ledbury, Herefordshire. No elder of the Latter-day Saints had ever visited there.

Mattius F. Cowley wrote about the religious circumstances of the area,

"There was a company of men and women--over six hundred in number--who had broken off from the Wesleyan Methodists and had taken on the name of United Brethren. There were forty-five preachers among them. They were licensed to preach religious services according the the laws. This body of United Brethren were searching for light and truth, but had gone as far as they could, and were calling upon the Lord continually to open the way before them and send them light and knowledge, that they might know the true way to be saved." 

Elder Woodruff went into the area and was asked to preach to this group. Within a short time he had baptized six hundred people.

Benjamin's mother, Elizabeth, was baptized on 20 March 1840. Benjamin was baptized as a child of 11 on 1 November 1841 by Elder Woodruff. Other siblings were baptized during this time period.

Benjamin reported to the government that he had immigrated to the United States in 1848. He was found in that year living in Pottawatamie County, Iowa where he and his future wife Mary Jane Tidwell received a marriage license on 30 April 1851 and were married 4 May 1851. Mary Jane had been living with her parents John and Jane Smith Tidwell in the Council Point, Pottawattamie, Iowa branch of the Church.

It is highly likely that Benjamin and Mary Jane traveled with her father, John Tidwell's pioneer company across the plains into Utah. This journey began in Kanesville, Iowa on 4 June 1852 with a group of 340 people and 61 wagons. 

The company witnessed groups of Sioux Indians passing along their trail and sadly many shallow graves which wolves had dug up. The men were able to kill buffalo on occasion to help feed the large group. 

Captain Tidwell and his group came in to the Salt Lake Valley on 15 September 1852. Benjamin and Mary Jane and her parents settled in Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah and remained there for several years. 

At least by the year 1860 and perhaps as early as 1857, Benjamin and Mary Jane relocated to Millard County, Utah. In 1861 Apostle George Albert Smith visited Round Valley [Scipio] and organized the settlers there as a branch of the church, with Benjamin H. Johnson as presiding teacher pro tem. He was the first presiding Elder in the church at Round Valley. 

In the early spring of 1865, Benjamin hitched his team and wagon in preparation for a trip to Salt Lake City. It is not known the conversation between him and his wife Mary Jane, but she asked him not to go by way of Sanpete County where her family was then residing. She must have known that Benjamin had intentions to marry her younger sister Sarah. He promised Mary Jane that he would not go to Sanpete. But, he did. On 11 April 1865 he took Sarah to Salt Lake with him and married her in the endowment house. 

Family lore has it that when Benjamin returned with his new bride, Mary Jane was unforgiving and despite his pleading she no longer desired him as a husband. This story may not be completely accurate since Benjamin and Mary Jane conceived and had a child the next year. But the story is not completely false either.

Benjamin had many troubles with the Indians of the area, and on 10 June 1866, some of his property was stolen by them.

He always had some good horses. He kept the stage coach station near the southwest canyon pass at Round Valley until 1866. He also took care of the mail contract and did much freighting. 

All of the Scipio settlers lived within a fort because of the Indian troubles. In 1868 those in the fort moved out to their own properties. Benjamin homesteaded farms in the northwest part of Scipio. It is said he bought the first thrashing machine in Scipio. He was a real worker and provided well for his families. He was an extra good hand with all kinds of machinery. Some said "He could make a pitman, for a mower, out of barb wire." He did much with his hands in mending, cobbling, and repairing. He was a good neighbor and farmer. 

Final citizenship papers were granted to Benjamin in 1873.

From the journal of Thomas Memmott we read on 16 February 1889, " Benjamin Johnson  of Scipio, also Bishop Thomas Yates, John Quarnberg and Jesse B. Martin were arrested by deputy marshal on the usual charge of living with their wives . . . The brethren were summoned to appear before Commissioner Leonard in Salina and bound to appear before the district court."

Thomas' entry on 18 February 1889 stated, "Benjamin H. Johnson prepared and with my help formulated a paper for the district court. He went entirely back on his religion, and the principle of plural marriage. Crawfished in complete style. I tried to convince him of his error but he was determined, so I just helped him to compile his papers."

Utah territorial files contain the letter written by Benjamin on 18 February 1889 to Judge Leonard. Perhaps from his own hand we can get an idea of his personality and character.

On the final page to the judge we read, "I trust your Honor will not consider that this statement is merely a trumpted up matter because of my arrest. Such is not the case, as I made up my mind to squarely meet the issue [polygamy], and I should certainly have done so had I not been arrested although I might have put it off a little longer."

It appears he did take care of his polygamy problem as Benjamin and Sarah were legally married on 2 June 1889. This probably could not have happened unless he was legally divorced from Mary Jane. I have not found a divorce degree yet as not all of the records documenting territorial divorce proceedings have survived--but I will keep looking.

Benjamin's grandchildren claimed he said, "I had two of as good a women as ever lived if they each had a man, but it was this old man that caused the trouble."

Benjamin lived to be 90 years old dying on 24 July 1920. He is buried in the Scipio cemetery.

Children of Benjamin and Mary Jane:

John William, 1851
Mary Ett, 1853
Benjamin Heber, 1857
Martha Ann 1860
James Franklin, 1862
Mary Rosetta, 1866

Children of Benjamin and Sarah:

Lorretta, 1867

Mariah Elizabeth, 1869
Ida Belle, 1871
William Thomas, 1872
Martha Jane, 18875
Daniel, 1881

Soldiers Come Home ~~~ Mt. Pleasant Pyramid, 1919-08-15 ~~~ Amusements

James Harvey Tidwell and wives Elizabeth Harvey Tidwell and Emma Sanders Tidwell ~~~ Pioneers of the Month June 2016

Jam
James Harvey Tidwell

Contributed By SJ Knuteson · 15 July 2013 · 0 Comments



HISTORY OF JAMES HARVEY TIDWELL Information furnished by Ora Hutchinson Peterson — granddaughter. Arranged by Nora Lund — D.U.P. Historian. James Harvey Tidwell was born 29 November 1829 in Washington, Clark County, Indiana. His father, John Tidwell had moved to Indiana with his mother, Sarah Goben Tidwell from Kentucky, after his father William Tidwell’s death while returning from participation in the war of 1812. His father John married Jane Smith December 10, 1828 and James Harvey became their first child. His brothers and sisters were —— Willian Nelson, Mary Jane, Jefferson, Lyman, Marry Ann, Martha, Margaret, Sarah, John, Emma Jane, and Emeline Maria; three dying in infancy. James’ father, and no doubt his Mother, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter—Day Saints 25 September 1835, being baptized by Elder Levi Bracken. This was when James was 6 years old. As long as he could remember, he was taught Mormnonism and lived by the guiding truths of the gospel. When he was 10 years old his parents took their family and on September 11, 1839 they left Clark County, Indiana to gather with the Saints in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. They reached there November 6, 1839. It was in Nauvoo on August 25, 1841 when James was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter—Day Saints. He was 13 years old when the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred at Cartage jail, June 27, 1844. With the rest, he felt great sorrow at this terrible outrage. He remembered well all the mobbings and persecutions this defenseless people were obliged to endure. It was in the dead of winter of 1846 when the Tidwell family crossed the Mississippi River on the ice and sought refuge in the more friendly state of Iowa. The migration west to the Rocky Mountains commenced in 1847 but James and his folks didn’t leave Council Bluffs (Kanesville) Iowa until June 8, 1852. He was a sturdy young man of 23 years. His father didn’t stay in Salt Lake only few days he moved south to the new settlement of Pleasant Grove in Utah County. It was in Pleasant Grove that James Married Elizabeth Harvey on August 28, 1853, and on 2 February 1857 the Salt Lake Endowment House he took as his 2nd wife Emma Sanders. In June of 1859 he took his two families and traveled with his father’s family and a group of others over the mountains some 80 miles to Sanpete County. He figured there was more land and better advantages for a growing family. They chose the town of Mt. Pleasant, which was at the very year being resettled. An attempt had been made in 1852 to settle Pleasant Creek, but the people had been driven to Fort Ephraim by the Indians. May I quote from the Mt. Pleasant write—up in the Sanpete County book “These Our Fathers” page 95, “As soon as the last wagon pulled into the circle at Mt. Pleasant on organization began to be effective James Ivie was chose President. William S. Seeley was chosen Bishop with four counselors -- James H. Tidwell, Peter Y. Jensen, Perry McArthur and Justus W. Selley. Under the direction of James Ivie the Fort was built. Even while living in the fort the men, going in groups for protection from the Indians, broke up the virgin soil for planting and pioneered an irrigation system to get the water from the creek to water their crops. James took part in the Black Hawk up rising to protect the community, but when peace was established the men built homes for their families and moved out of the Fort. James was a successful, hardworking farmer and livestock man. His wife Elizabeth lived in town. But his wife Emma and her large family lived on a farm between Mt. Pleasant and Moroni, Later she lived in Moroni. Throughout all his life James H. was faithful to his church duties and taught his children to live by the gospel standards. He was honest in his dealings with his fellow men and paid an honest tithing to the Lord. In the late summer of 1896 he went to Wellington, Carbon County to visit, his son who was living there. Before he left he went around to all his children and said good bye to them. He was enjoying his stay until he took very ill. Everything was done for him that was humanly possible but he passed away September 2, 1896. He was taken home to Mt. Pleasant for burial. He was only 67 years of age. He left both his wives, widows, to mourn his death. Elizabeth died 6 June 1905 and Emma died 5 October 1916.

 

HISTORY OF EMMA SANDERS TIDWELL






Contributed By SJ Knuteson · 15 July 2013 · 1 Comments

HISTORY OF EMMA SANDERS TIDWELL Born 23 Jan 1841 — Nauvoo, Illinois Died 5 Oct 1916 — Moroni, Sanpete Co., Utah Came to Utah 1850 Married James Harvey Tidwell — 1857 History filed by Granddaughter Ora H. Lund D.U.P. Historian History arranged by Nora Lund, D.U.P. Historian Information furnished by a Grandaughter, Ora Hutchinson Petersen Arranged by Nora Lund, D.U.P. historian




Emma Sanders was born 23 Jan. 1841 in Nauvoo, Hancock County, Illinois. She was the 9th child in a family of 12 children born to Moses Martin and Amanda Armstrong Faucett Sanders.
 Her brothers and sisters were: William, Carl - died young, Richard Twigg, John Franklin, Rebecca Ann, Martha Brown, David Walker, Joseph Moroni, Sidney Rigdon, Eliza Jane, Hyrum Smith and Moses Martin Jr.
 Emma’s parents were from the deep South. Her father was born in Georgia and her mother in Tennessee. The family made their home in Tennessee until 1829 when they moved to Montgomery County, Illinois.
On the 28th of January, 1835 her parents were baptized member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter—Day Saints. They moved to Far West, Missouri where the Mormons were gathering at that time. By 1839 we find them living in Nauvoo, Illinois assisting in the building up of the City, participating in the  building of the temple, where they received their endowments in January of 1846.
The prophet Joseph Smith loved little children and took a special interest in grandmother, naming her Emma after his wife Emma. She remembered sitting on his lap. It was a great sorrow to the Sanders family when the Prophet was killed.
When Emma was 5 years old her family left their home in Nauvoo and took refuge in Iowa. Her father was one of the stalwart men who assisted all he could in getting the Saints across the Mississippi river that cold winter of 1846. Thousands of people who had fled with scarcely nothing but their lives made quite a city at Winter Quarters.
Early in January of 1847 the Lord made it known to Brigham Young. President of the twelve apostles, who was leading the Saints, that it was time to go the long distance to the Rocky Mountains to find refuge for his harassed people. Martin Sanders and his family made the necessary preparations to cross the Plains in 1850 and arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake that fall.
Martin didn’t remain long in Salt Lake because President Young sent him on to colonize new settlements. His history says he was called to different towns He was one of the first to move to Fillmore and in 1859 he was called to settle Fairview Sanpete Co. and he stopped in Mt. Pleasant.
His family story is that Emma was working at a boarding house in Fillmore. As she came down the stairs into the main dining room, she immediately attracted the attention of one of the men there. This man was James Harvey Tidwell, a freighter. He had a wife and child at home in Pleasant Grove, and had no particular thought of going into polygamy, though the practice was being encouraged by the Church authorities. But as he beheld this beautiful, young 16 year old girl with golden red hair, sparkling blue eyes and a pleasant smile, he knew that he was going to marry her.
He made her acquaintance, courted her and married her in the Salt Lake Endowment House Feb 26, 1857. Emma’s first child was born in Pleasant Grove 26 Nov. 1858. His name was John Franklin Tidwell. He married Caroline Johanson.
It was in June of 1859 when Emma’s husband accepted the call to Sanpete County and they made their way to Pleasant Creek (Mt. Pleasant). No doubt Emma’s folks were among the group, which would naturally please her, The north end of Sanpete Valley was indeed promising for new homes.
Emma was strong and healthy, willing and able to do her part in aiding in the pioneering of this lovely valley. She lived in the Fort which was the first thing built for protection from the Indians who were always lurking around. Added to the ever present Indian danger there was the concern about the food lasting until another harvest, and about obtaining clothing with which to keep warm. As soon as a log cabin could be built, or a dug—out made, families moved from the Fort to their own settlement lots. Their place vacated in the Fort was occupied by a new settler.
When the drum would beat, all would rush back to the square for safety. John Tidwell and Hans Simpson were the “Minute Men” of that day. Their horses were left saddled and bridled so that in case of Indian trouble they could ride quickly to Manti or Thistle Valley for help where soldiers were stationed. Black Hawk and his painted warriors terrorized the women and children, and he led his braves in many battle against the white people. (Taken from the book “These Our Fathers”, Mt, Pleasant write—up.)
From the family group sheet at hand, we notice that Emma Tidwell regularly gave birth to new babies after coming to Mt. Pleasant.
Her 2nd child, William was born l8 July, 1860. He married Ana Draper;
3rd Child, James, born 6 Feb. 1862 married Lauraetta Draper;
4th child, Martha Ann, born 22 Dec. 1863, married John William Pritchett;
5th child, Joseph Martin. born 18th Dec., 1865, married Martha M. Morgan;
6th child, Albert, born 9 Feb. 1868, died 1876; 7th child Rosetta, born 30 Nov. 1869, married John Johansen;
8th child, Willis Hyrum, born 17 Feb. 1871, married Esther Nielson;
9th child, David (twin) born 3 Nov. 1873 -lived 3 hours;
10th child, Nathan Alvin (other twin, lived to maturity but never married);
11th child Cyrus Delbert, born 28 June, 1876, married Calista Vicena Bai1ey;
12th child, Amanda Venretta, born 12 April, 1879, married John U. Bailey;
13th child, Lewis Willard, born 13 Feb. 1881, married Macel Evella Cook;
14th Child, Emma Irene (my mother) born 1 May, l883, married Sidney James Hutchinson.
In 1865 Emma Tidwell bid farewell to her parents and brothers and sisters because her father had been called to the Dixie Cotton Mission in St. George. It was there her father died on Nov. 8th, 1878. Her mother died in Tonto Basin, Gila, Arizona where she gave birth to Moses Martin Jr. who was born when his parents were sent there to help colonize that section.
James Harvey Tidwell established a home for his wife, Emma, and her little children on the farm called “The Bottoms”, located about half way between Mt. Pleasant and Moroni. Her home was of logs with a dirt floor. Gunny sacks were hung at the windows in lieu of glass. Emma was so very frightened when the Indians would come and stick their heads through the opening demanding——”piggy meat and sugar”. Other frightening experiences she and her children encountered were when the U.S. Marshals would come looking for her husband, trying to arrest him and put him in prison for co—habitation.
On the farm, she and the little boys would break and milk wild range cows. From the milk, she would make butter and cheese. Besides supplying her own family, she kept the 1st wife and her family supplied with these commodities also.
Finally Emma’s husband moved her and her family to Moroni where some of the older children were living. Her home was a comfortable two—story frame house, made out of rough lumber. Here she remained the rest of her days.
Emma had a natural talent for taking care of the sick. She was the first person called, or sent for, when help was needed in sickness. She was away from home a good deal of the time in her lifetime taking care of the sick. She knew the medicinal value in herbs and was very successful in using them. She was only 55 years old when she was left widow. Her husband, James Harvey, went to Wellington, Carbon County, to visit his son William Henry. While there he took sick and died Sep. 2, 1896.
It was a great sorrow and loss to his wives and children when he was brought back in a casket. He was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Emma lived on being lovingly cared for by her children until Oct. 5, 1916 when she died at the age of 75 years. She was buried beside her husband in Mt. Pleasant, Sanpete County, Utah.



 

Home of Caratat Conderset Rowe Jr. and wife Tryphena Marie ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee