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- RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Middle name sometimes shown as Prescenda and about two or three other variations, but Prescinda seems to be most prevalent.
2. Censuses:
1870 US: Beaver City, Beaver, Utah, household 83, family 74, 7 Jul 1870:
George W. Adair, 31, M, W, Farmer.
Emily, 22, F, W, Keeps House.
George W., 9, M, W.
Emily J., 4, F, W.
Daniel T., 2, M, W.
Samuel P., 4/12 [4 months], M, W.
[Note lack of Jemima Ann Adair who would have been age 7 in this census - she had been adopted by the Valentine Carson family shortly after her birth which also resulted in her mother Ann's death.]
1880 US: Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona, FHL film 1254036 (National Archives Film T9-0036), p. 18B:
George Adair, farmer, age 43, b. AL, father and mother's birthplace unknown.
E.P. Adair, age 33, IA NY NY.
Emily Jane Adair, dau., age 14, UT.
Daniel Adair, son, age 10, UT.
Wm. A. Adair, son, age 8, UT.
John W. Adair, son, age 6, UT.
George N. Adair, son, age 4, UT.
Ruth Adair, dau., age 2, UT.
1900 US: San Juan County, New Mexico, Precinct No. 6 Bloomfield (Hammond), 22 Jun 1900, p. 210a, family 133:
George W. Adair, June 1837, 63, md. 36 years, AL NC AL, farmer
Emily, wife, Jan 1847, 53, md. 36 years, IA NY NY.
William A., son, Feb 1872, 28, div., UT AL IA, farm laborer
Joseph W., son, Jun 1881, 19, sing., AZ AL IA, farm laborer
Rufus N., son, Sep 1884, 15, sing., AZ AL IA, farm laborer
Edna I., dau., Jan 1887, 13, sing., AZ AL IA, at school
3. "E.P. Adair" wrote and submitted the following obituary in 1894: Deseret News, 5 Apr 1894: "Serious and Fatal Accident. Special to the News. Pahreah, March 29, 1894. - A sad and fatal accident occurred here on the 27th of this month to Cyrus Mangum Jr., in the following manner: Deceased was working on a water ditch with his father and others when a portion of the bank and a large rock fell on and killed him instantly. He left home after noon and was brought home about 5 p.m. a corpse. Deceased was a son of Cyrus Mangum and Unity Alexander Mangum. His age was 14 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was a bright, intelligent boy and a great help and comfort to his parents. He will be sadly missed by his griefstricken parents, sisters, brothers, relatives and schoolmates and by every person in our little settlement. At his burial the children formed in procession, under the guidance of our school teacher, and marched to the cemetery. Deceased has many relatives in Utah and Arizona who will be griefstricken to learn of his sudden death. E. P. Adair."
4. Journal History, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah, 20 Jan 1848, p. 25: "Following is the petition for a post office on the Pottawattamie lands, referred to, with the signatures attached. To the Honorable Postmaster Gerneral of the United States. Sir: There are many thousand inhabitants in the vicinity of the Log Tabernacle, which is situated on the Government purchase of the Pottawatamies and in the State of Iowa, whose interest is materially injured, and whose journey, business and improvements are retarded or destroyed by non intercourse; there being no Post Office within forty or fifty miles of said Tabernacle, and the public good requires a convenient office: Therefore, We your Petitioners, Citizens of the United States and residents of said vicinage, pray your Honor to cause, such an office to be located at or near said Tabernacle without delay, to be called the Tabernacle Post Office... [Approximately 2,000 plus all male signatures including] Wm. G. Perkins, Jude Allen, Daniel Tyler, Wm. Stoker, Israel Barlow, William Thompson [and William Thompson, Jr.], Joseph Mangum, William Richey, John B. Richey, William B. Richey, John R. Holden [Wiley Holden and Joshua Holden are immediately adjacent - relations?], Andrew Allen [with Ira Allen, Franklin Allen, Joseph Allen immediately adjacent - relations?], John Coon [with Samuel Coon, Eli Coon, Jacob Coon, and Joseph Coon immediately adjacent - relations?].
5. FHL film 1035515, item 16, p. 73: "A Profile of Latter-day Saints of Kirtland, Ohio and Members of Zion'a Camp" lists Daniel Tyler. Also notes on p. 119 which is a listing of extracted marriage records of that county at that time: Daniel Tyler and Rth Welton, Sept. 11, 1836 by Ariel Hanson, J.P.
BIOGRAPHY:
1. Was the daughter of Daniel Tyler and Ruth Welton; Daniel was a sergeant in the Mormon Battalion, part of the Hancock-Los Angeles Company who traveled up central California to Sutter's mill, and the Hancock-Sierra Company who went directly to Salt Lake Valley in 1847 after meeting James Brown and Samuel Brannan. Daniel was part of 32 men who continued on to Council Bluffs after only 2 day rest in Salt Lake Valley. He later was the author of "A Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War." Her father left Council Bluffs for the march 6 months before Emily was born. Daniel and his wife were married Nov. 23, 1836 in Kirtland, Ohio and were the parents of 11 children. They participated in many of the early events of church history. Daniel was called to be a mission president in England, Germany, and Switzerland. He was also a school teacher at Pine Valley, magistrate in Beaver, editor of the newspaper, church Patriarch being ordained Dec 10, 1873 by Brigham Young. Daniel passed away Nov. 9, 1906 and is buried in Beaver, Utah. Pictures of both of these parents is at the gallery portion of the website . He gave Geo. Washington Adair one of his patriarchal blessings at the time of the Mountain Meadows Massacre trials. His son also represented David Frederick in his application for the Mexican War pension. His Mexican War/Mormon Battalion pension application is in FHL film 480147.
2. See http://home.att.net/~dtadair for a photo of Emily in her later years. Copy in file.
3. Biography of Emily's mother: The book "Five Hundred Wagons Stood Still - Mormon Battalion Wives, by Shirley N. Maynes, 1999, p. 498: "Ruth WeltonTyler. Husband: Daniel Tyler - Sergeant - Company C. Ruth Welton was born Feb. 25, 1820 at Spafford, Onondaga County, New York, a daughter of Clarissa Norton and Asa Welton. Her father was quite a successful businessman. He had a home, acreage and some sheep. Shortly before Ruth's birth, he bade his wife 'goodbye' to go on a short business trip. He never returned and no trace was ever found of him. Ruth's mother taught her to read from the bible and she became a good student of that book. At an early age, Ruth was sent to school and was very studious in all of her schoolwork. By the time she was eight years old, her mother had married Daniel Pulsipher, nephew of Zera Pulsipher, known in early Church history. When Ruth was nine years old, with her mother's permission, she joined the Methodist Church. This Church didn't believe that baptism by immersion was important. The minister tried to persuade her to kneel at the edge of the river bank and have some water poured over her head; however, Ruth was not comfortable with this as she believed baptism by immersion to be the 'saving ordinance.' In Jan. 1832, an Elder by the name of Jared Carter came into their neighborhood. He began preaching the principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which included baptism by immersion. Ruth, along with two other friends accepted the teachings of Elder Carter. She was baptized on Jan. 30, 1832, and a few days later, her parents were baptized. In 1834, Ruth and her family left their comfortable home and moved to Kirtland, Ohio. At the time, the Prophet Joseph Smith was directing the construction of the beautiful Kirtland Temple. Ruth attended the dedication and enjoyed the great blessings that filled the temple on the memorable occasion. She listened to the instructions of the Prophet Joseph Smith pertaining to the last days. Ruth received a patriarchal blessing under the hands of his father, Joseph Smith, Sr. Ruth related that: 'Many gifts and blessings were poured out on the Saints.' Many instances of healing transpired, and Ruth was among those who received the healing process after being administered to by the Elders. It was in Kirtland that Ruth became acquainted with Daniel Tyler. They were married on Sep. 11, 1836. The following day they started with Daniel's family for Far West, Missouri, a distance of over one thousand miles. There were nine members of the family in one wagon. The long journey was not what Ruth fancied, but she wanted to be with the 'people of God.' It took one year for the family to reach Far West. They stopped at Lake County, Indiana for the winter. From there they traveled to Bloomfield, Illinois, and finally reached Far West, Missouri on Aug. 3, 1838. All along the journey, Ruth received kind treatment and words of comfort from Daniel's father. However, because of exposure, he became ill and died May 2, 1837. After their arrival at Far West, Daniel's mother purchased a small farm for the family. Ruth, Daniel and family members were at that memorable July 4th spoken of in Doctrine and Covenant section 115. Far West was a beautiful spot. Although she had not the luxurious life that she had been accustomed to in her childhood days, she was happy. Daniel bought ten acres of land and they soon had a comfortable home, but the hand of persecution would not be stayed. It soon became evident that neither life nor property was safe. Ruth was a witness to the Haun's Mill Massacre and to the Crooked River Battle. She saw David Patten as he lay in state; he had sealed his testimony in his blood. She saw how the mob militia came to destroy them. There was a thousand against a handful of men and women. The wife of James Carroll picked up a pitchfork and started toward the armies, exclaiming: 'The first man that falls, I will take his place.' Ruth went with her. Before this terrible day was over, the Prophet and other leaders were dragged by the hands of the mobocrats and taken to Liberty Jail. The trials and hardships were heaped upon them. Daniel, Ruth and family left their home in Far West, Missouri during the month of February. The weather was so severe that great suffering was experienced by the weary 'exiles'. They finally reached Commerce, now Nauvoo, in a poverty stricken condition. The Saints gave thanks to God for their deliverance. At Nauvoo the people began building comfortable homes, planting their crops and orchards. They also began building a temple. On March 17, 1842, the Prophet Joseph Smith organized the first Relief Society in the Last Dispensation. Ruth became a member. The Prophet remarked: 'The Relief Society had always existed when the Church of Christ wasn on the earth.' On one occasion, the Prophet asked to be a member. The women proudly raised their hands and voted him into their organization. The Prophet asked that the members look into the needs of the poor. They were also instructed to assist by correcting the morals and strengthening the virtues of the female community. Daniel filled a number of short missions in adjoining counties. He then settled on a small farm eighteen miles from Nauvoo and three miles from Lima, however, they were not destined to enjoy it. The mobs continued with their persecutions against the Saints. Daniel was in the Southern States on a mission when the Prophet Joseph and his brother, Hyrum, were murdered. For a while it was thought that Daniel had been brutally murdered in the city of Natches. At this time, the women and Children, in the outlying districts, were gathered together to spend each night in one home. The men would stand guard outside at night as mobocrats had been seen in their vicinity during the daytime. The Saints knew not the fate that awaited them before the dawn of another day. They committed themselves into the hands of God. Ruth recorded: 'We extinguished all the lights in our homes to avoid attracting attention.' Some women would give away to their grief. Ruth had a double portion of sorrow smothered in her breast, as she did not know the fate of Daniel; however, she rendered comfort ot the sorrowing women. In October, Ruth heard that all the Elders had been called back to Nauvoo. She decided to go to Conference held by the Church, knowing that if Daniel were alive, he would be there. Within a mile of Nauvoo, she saw someone coming towards her. She exclaimed: 'That looks like my husband.' Daniel was in a terribly bloated condition caused by a dose of poison given him by assassins in a glass of buttermilk. Daniel had just come off a steamboat and thinking that Ruth and Perintha would be at Conference decided to go there first where, indeed, he found his wife and daughter. The reunion was heart warming; Ruth was so happy to know that Daniel was alive. After Conference was over, Daniel, Ruth and Perintha retired to their home. In 1843, Ruth gave birth to twin girls, Mary and Martha, but neither one survived. In 1845, she gave birth to a daughter whom was given the name of Ruth; this baby lived just one month. The Tylers received their temple endowments on Jan. 30, 1846 and the next day they were sealed to each other. Daniel was a member of the Nauvoo Legion, attended the School of the Prophets, and was a member of Zion's Camp. He was ordained a Seventy and appointed to preside over the Quorum of Seventies and later, he was ordained a High Priest. At Nauvoo, they witnessed the special meeting when the 'mantle of the Prophet fell upon President Brigham Young.' While they were at Bear Creek, they had time to raise two crops, but were not permitted to harvest the second crop. Their enemies took over all their possessions. They left and fled to Nauvoo for safety. Along with the Saints, the Tylers made preparations to go to the Rocky Mountains in the west. They traveled with two families in one wagon. When they reached Mt. Pisgah, the call came from Pres. Young to recruit 500 men to fight in the war against Mexico. Daniel enlisted as Sergeant in company 'C' under the command of Capt. James Brown. With tears in her eyes, Ruth bid Daniel and her brother, David Pulsipher, 'goodbye' knowing that the 500 brave men were as a 'ram caught in a thicket to save Israel.' Ruth went on as far as Council Bluffs, Iowa and made herself as comfortable as possible in that new country. On Jan. 28, 1847, a little girl was born to Ruth and Daniel. In the spring, she took her two little girls and went into the home of a Dr. and Mrs. Lane and lived with them as a member of their family. After Daniel's enlistment was over in July 16, 1847, he joined the Levi W. Hancock Company and came therought he northern route directly into Salt Lake, arriving in the Valley on Oct. 16, 1847. From there he and a company of ex-battalion men continued on their journey until they arrived in Iowa on Dec. 18, 1847. He found Ruth and his daughtrers; the four of them spent a humble Christmas together. On June 23, 1848, Daniel, Ruth and children journeyed to the Great Salt Lake Valley in the Apostle Amasa Lyman's Company. After four months traveling on the Plains, the company arrived in the Valley on Oct. 19, 1848. Soon after their arrival, Ruth gave birth to a daughter, but the child died before the end of the year. The Tylers settled in Salt Lake and became members of the Tenth Ward. This ward was organized Feb. 22, 1849, with David Pettigrew set apart as bishop, and Daniel Tyler and Sanford Porter as his counselors. In 1853, Daniel was called to go on a mission to Europe. Ruth and children were left alone for a period of two and a half years. By this time, Ruth had given birth to four more Children; however, two children had died soon after birth. Daniel filled a worthy mission, and on Nov. 27, 1856, returned home to his family. The Tylers then moved to Draper, Utah where Ruth gave birth to two more Children. In 1861, Daniel and his family were called to the Dixie Mission. They encountered many trials and hardships as pioneers in a new country. Daniel was the first teacher of the upper town of Pine Valley, Washington County, Utah. They remained in Pine Valley for three years. By 1865, the Tylers had moved to Beaver, Utah. Ruth was chosen to be presidentof the ward Relief Society. Later, she became president of the Beaver Stake Relef Society. During her years of presidency, two rock buildings were erected: one hall and store, and the other a granary. She had been busily engaged in the work of the lord from the time she was baptized until her death on April 14, 1897. At the time of her death, she was 77 years old and had been ill only three days. Ruth was a devoted mother and faithful companion, a friend to the needy, always comforting the sick and administering to their wants. Ruth and Daniel had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sep. 11, 1896. Daniel Tyler was born Nov. 23, 1816 in Sempronius, Cayuga County, New York to Andrew Tyler and Elizabeth Comins. Daniel wrote the book, 'The Concise History of the Mormomon Battalion in the Mexican War 1846-48.' The U.S, Mormon Battalion and other historians use this book extensively in their research of the history of the Mormon Battlalion. Daniel died November 7, 1906 and is buried by the side of Ruth in the Beaver City Cemetery, Beaver County, Utah. On May 21, 1988, family members, the Mormon Battalion and Auxiliary memorialized their graves by placing two beautiful bronze plaques near their headstones. Children:
Unknown Tyler born 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio - died 1837.
Perintha Olive Tyler born June 4, 1839 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois.
Mary Tyler born Sep. 1843 in Bear Creek, Hancock, Illinois - twin - died Nov. 1843.
Martha Tyler born Sep. 1843 in Bear Creek, Hancock, Illinois - twin - died Oct 1843.
Ruth Tyler born Oct. 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois - died 1845.
Emily Perscinda born Jan. 28, 1847 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.
Celestia born Oct. 25, 1848 in Little Cottonwood, Salt Lake, Utah - died 1848.
Daniel Moroni born Jan. 27, 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt lake, Utah.
Henry Fritz Tyler born Sep. 12, 1851 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - died in 1852.
Nathaniel Tyler born Aug. 17, 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah - died in 1869.
John Comins Tyler born Nov. 30, 1857 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah.
Alice May Tyler born May 8, 1859 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah.
Information obtained from:
1. Histories written by Robert Cole and by Danna Blits found at the U. S. Mormon Battalion Headquarters - Midvale, Utah - compiler's notes.
2. Heart Throbs of the West - Dau. of Utah Pioneers Publication, vol. 9, p. 516, DUP Headquartes - Salt Lake City, Utah - the Tylers Crossing the plains.
3. A Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War - 1846-48 by Sgt. Daniel Tyler, The Rio Grande Press, Inc., Glorieta, New Mexico, 87535 - Roster of Company C - pp. 121 and 122 - The return journey to Salt Lake and from there to Iowa - pp. 305-342.
4. Family Group Sheet - LDS Church Family History Library, SLC, Utah."
4. FHL film 392631 LDS "Patriarchal Blessings Index":
A. Emily Presinda Adair, b. 28 Jan 1847 at Council Bluffs, Iowa, parents Daniel and Ruth W. Tyler. Blessing date Dec. 26, 1873 at Beaver, Utah. Lineage: Ephraim. Patriarch Daniel Tyler. Vol. 740, p. E(?): "Jesus Christ I give unto you a father's blessing, and I pray my Heavenly Father to give unto me a blessing for you such as will comfort you, and wh.ich you will receive. Thou art of the seed of Abraham through the loins of Ephraim and Benjamin. Thy name shall always be had in honorable remembrance in thy father's house. Thy children and thy Children's children to the latest generation shall rise up and call thee blessed and rejoice in the day thou wast born, and thou shalt reign over them in thy Father' s Kingdom, world without end, and thy days shall be many upon the Earth, and thy happiness shall increase and thy sorrow flee away. Thy health shall be restored unto thee. Thou shall see Zion triumph over all her foes, and be numbered with her faithful daughters, in the center stake thereof. Thy posterity shall be very numerous and mighty counselors among the redeemed of Israel. I seal thee up to eternal lives and say unto thee, if thou wilt be faithful not one word of this blessing shall fail even so Amen. Alice M. Tyler Recorder. The above blessing was written and sent to Emily T. Adair at Kanab, Utah 1873." [Patriarchal Blessing transcript from typescript copy made from Don and Carolyn Smith.]
B. No listing in Index. Patriarchal Blessing from typescript copy made from Don and Carolyn Smith: "Mt. Carmel, Kane County, Utah Territory, May 1, 1877. A father's blessing in addition to the recorded blessing of Emily Presinda Tyler Adair born Council Bluffs Iowa 28th January 1847. Emily Presinda my daughter I lay my hands upon thy head and seal upon thee a patriarchal blessing which is a continuation and establishment of thy former blessings. I seal upon thee all the blessings pertaining to the faithhful daughters of Zion. Posess thy soul in patience and thy peace shall be as a river of pure water flowing from an eternal fountain. Thou shalt live to a good old age and do much good in thy day and generation. Thy sins are remitted no more to be remembered against thee. Thy children shall rise up and bless thee in thine old age and thy council shall be sweet unto them both here and hereafter."
C. Emily Presinda Tyler Adair, b. 28 Jan 1847 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Blessing date May 1, 1879 at Mt. Carmel, Kane Co., Utah. Patriarch Daniel Tyler. Vol. 740, p. 282:
5. Received from Don and Carolyn Adair:
" LIFE SKETCH of Daniel TYLER.
Daniel Tyler, pioneer, educator, holder of prominent positions both in the church and community was recognized ably versed in church doctrine. Was born 23 Nov 1816, at Semproneous, Cayuga County, New York. He was the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Comins Tyler. Among his ancestors were eminent lawyers, ministers and officers of the Revolutionary War. His Grandfather, Job Tyler, emigrated to America from England, in 1640, shortly after the Pilgrims arrival, and settled at Andover, Massachusettts.
Daniel was a serious religious minded child. When, at the age of four years, he had a serious sickness and was confined to bed in a room with a loft. One night, during this illness, his mother was in an adjoining room resting, as she was weary and worn out from the constant care given her little son. During this period, little Daniel was conscious of a very brilliant light appearing in the door of the loft and a shining hand extending through the light to him. He called to his mother to tell her what he had just witnessed in his marvelous sight. She didn't interpret this vision as Daniel did, she felt it was a warning he was to be taken from this life. She grieved bitterly, but Daniel told her it meant he was to be restored to health again, that he had a special mission to perform. Daniel's interpretation of this vision was fulfilled, as he was soon restored to health and vigor. His long life of usefulness was just proof.
When Daniel was seven years of age, his grandfather and father's families moved to Springfield, Erie County, Pennsylvania. About this time they became interested in reading the scriptures, they were convinced that the spiritual gifts therein mentioned, were not in evidence among the various religious sects of that day. In the year 1829, the grandfather was taken suddenly ill and experienced a remarkable vision. He saw an angle clothed in white robes, who told him he would not recover from his illness, but that his family would live to see a church established on earth which would possess all the spiritual gifts of the ancient church of Jesus time. The grandfather died shortly after this manifestation. His son, Andrew, never ceased from reading the scriptures.
About December, 1832, Elder Hyrum Smith, brother of the Prophet, came to their neighborhood preaching the wonderful truths. The Tyler family were converted and some were baptized immediately. Daniel, then some 12 years of age, was not until the following year. He was a very shy lad and wouldn't make his convictions known to his parents. When he was baptized, he was taken to lake Erie where a hole was cut through three feet of solid ice for this ordinance to be performed. The spiritual gifts, Prophesy, speaking in tongues, and the interpretation of tongues, were poured out following his baptism. These gifts were manifest many times throughout his life. Previously he was slow of speech and later was blessed with a fluent tongue. He subsequently filled many missions for the church and converted many intelligent and educated people. The Tyler family joined up with the Saints and were with them throughout their drivings, mobbings and sufferings.
In or about 1836, Daniel met a young girl by the name of Ruth Welton who had previously joined the church. On September 2nd they were married and on the same day moved with the Saints, suffering many trials and persecutions.
Daniel wrote several accounts later, of his close association with the Prophet and brother Hyrum; He was a member of the Nauvoo Legion; Attended the School of the Prophets, was a member of Zion's Camp and suffered all mobbings and expulsions with the saints.
Daniel received his Endowments in the Kirtland Temple. In relating, he said, "It would be impossible to describe all the blessings bestowed upon the different quorums of the priesthood at this memorable time some saw, angels, some saw the "Horses and chariots of Israel ", some spoke in tongues, others predicted many great calamities that would befall the nations, such as pestilence, wars, famines, tornadoes, etc. All felt they had indeed had a taste of heaven, in fact, there were several weeks in which we were not tempted of the devil, and we wondered if the millennium had commenced. At or near the conclusion of the Endowment, the Prophet addressed us, and among other things he said, "Brethren, for some time Satan will have no power to tempt you, some have thought there will be no more temptation but the opposite will come and unless you draw near to the Lord, you will be over come and apostatize. A few years later four of the apostles were cut off from the Church for apostasy and the standing of others was very doubtful. Numbers from other Quorums also fell away and were cut off.
Daniel filled a number of missions for the Church in adjoining counties and had settled on a farm 18 miles from Nauvoo. They were not privileged to remain for long, they were expelled. Daniel was on a mission in the southern states at this time, when the Prophet and his brother Hyrum were savagely murdered. Daniel's wife and little daughter, Parintha, remained with the Saints until his return. He was threatened with violent death by wicked and designing people. In October, there was a conference called at Nauvoo and Daniel had just landed on a steamer and hoped his wife and daughter would be coming with the Saints from their home. He set out on foot to meet them. He was in a terrible bloated condition caused by a dose given him by assassins in a glass of buttermilk.
He was not recognized by his wife in this condition. This was a joyous greeting as his wife had been informed sometime previous, that her husband had been brutally slain near Natchez. This conference was a memorable occasion. It was then, thousands witnessed the mantle of their Prophet fall upon Brigham Young.
When conference was over they returned to their homes but were soon expelled and fled to Nauvoo for protection. Most of that winter they suffered chills and fever but their hearts were rejoicing to be with the Saints of God and could worship according to the dictates of their conscience. However, before they were permitted to find a permanent haven with the Saints, they were forced to leave, again this time, their destination was to cross the Rocky Mountains or they knew not where.
Making hasty preparations and taking what effects they could, they started on this trek with two families in one wagon. Little did they think that before they would find a resting place, they would be called upon to turn out 500 of their best men to fight for a government that had so inhumanly forced them from their homes and possessions. However the call was made and responded to. Daniel putting his trust in the Lord for the care and protection of his beloved family, was one of the enlisted.
Quoting from Eliza R. Snow's "The Mormon Battalion"
When Mormon trains were journeying through
To winter quarters from Nauvoo
Five hundred men were called to go
To settle claims with Mexico
To fight for that government
From which, as fugitives we went
What were their families to do
Their children, wives and mothers, too
When fathers, husbands and camps moved on.
And on the brave Battalion went-
Ere the Battalion started out
Upon that most important route
Twas predicted by the tongue
Of the Apostle Brigham Young,
"If to your God and country true
You'll have no fighting there to do."
Was General Kearney satisfied?
Yes, More-for he with martial pride
Said, "O'er the Alps Napoleon went
But these men crossed a continent."
And thus with God Almighty's aid
The conquest and the road were made,
By which a threatening storm was stayed,
And lo; the Saints of God were saved.
Oregon was at that time, in possession of the United States, and President Polk had recommended to congress that stockades and forts be built along the overland route to that distant part, as a protection to the emigrants. To execute this and take possession of California, the President designed to do this with the aid of the Mormons. Representatives were to go to the camps and pick one thousand men to make a dash and take possession of this country. This was the plan President Polk laid before the cabinet, but the design of the President was changed and only 500 men called. Thus an order was issued and met. Over the barren wastes these brave men marched, suffering trials and tribulations, at times without sufficient food to keep them on their feet. They were mustered into service 16 July, 1846, with only a few preparations. President Young encouraged them saying, "We want to conform to the requisition made by the government upon us, and will do nothing else until we have accomplished this thing. If we want the privilege of going where we can to worship God according to the dictates of our conscience, we must raise the battalion."
"To say the least of it," states Daniel, "It was a very severe test of our loyalty." President Brigham Young assured them that their families would be taken care of, they should far as well as he did. The pay and rations dated from the time of enlistment, 16 July 1846. The men of each company subscribed liberally of their wages to be sent back to their families and to aid in gathering the poor from Nauvoo. As stated above these brave men suffered many trials and privations. Their physical condition was not the best. General St. George Cook had this to say regarding same, "Everything conspired to discourage the extraordinary undertaking of marching this battalion 1100 miles for the most part through an unknown wilderness, without road or trail, and with a wagon train.
It was enlisted too much by families with some too old, some too feeble, and some too young; it was much worn by traveling on foot marching from Nauvoo, Illinois, their clothing was very scant. At first there was no money to pay them or clothing to issue them. By November they had marched past every place where it would be possible to purchase provisions for a considerable length of time, the rations were reduced. The snows of December added to their sufferings. They continued their march day by day traveling thru two to four feet of snow with continued cold piercing winds. Some days making but ten miles. There were a great number of deaths due to disease contracted through exposure and hardship. By May they had advanced and camped on the Arkansas river where they found the game plentiful, such as Blacktail Deer and other mountain game, this added materially to their sorry store of supplies. On and on they marched, encountering herds of wild cattle, having to battle some stampeded herds, about 81 wild bulls in one instance were killed and some of the battalion men were injured. Their course took them thru Tucson, then a garrison commanded by the Mexicans. The commander of the garrison, on learning of their approach ordered not to allow the battalion to pass thru without resistance. The battalion assured them that they were not enemies and would not harm them, they were then allowed to pass through.
Their first view of the Pacific Ocean gave joy and thrills that filled their souls beyond description. They had talked about and sung about the "Great Pacific Sea" long before leaving the Saints, but their joy was not without sorrow wondering, where were their wives and children and parents who had been left in a howling wilderness among savages.
Had their government they were protecting and serving ordered them on again? However they trusted in the Lord and trusted they would yet find them on their return, near valley of the great Salt Lake then within the limits of California, then a Mexican state. Amid it all they went rejoicing on their way. They took quarters in a Catholic Mission 5 miles south of San Diego January 30, 1847. Their march covering about 1400 miles during 104 days under painful circumstances too many to enumerate.
On their arrival, their commander, Lieutenant Colonel, St. George Cook gave the battalion great praise for their courage and endurance. He wrote an order congratulating them and as a conclusion he said, "Thus volunteers, you have exhibited some high and essential qualities as veterans. On the 15th of February they were ordered to the Port of San Diego to garrison the place. On the 19th of February they took up the line of march to Los Angeles and camped at the eastern edge of town. On the 16th of April a petition for discharge was signed by most of the soldiers. However it was not complied with. On the 9th of May, General Kearney arrived at Los Angles from Monterey. He gave high praise to the battalion. He made a remark to an officer that history might be searched in vain for an infantry march equal to that performed by the battalion, "Bonaparte crossed the Alps but these men have crossed a continent.
On the 18th of June some of the men went into the mountains and returned with a liberty pole. The same day an order from the Captain was read calling for volunteers for re-enlistment for six months. None responded. Fear was expressed by some of the battalion that they would be pressed into service to give the government time to bring other troops. On the 29th a meeting was called, an address delivered by Col. Stephensen. He stated "The Spaniards are whipped but not conquered. Your term of service will soon close. It is of the utmost importance that troops be kept here until others can be transported. I have the right to press you into service for 6 months longer, if it is deemed necessary, but believing as I do that enough if not all will reenlist, I have decided not to press you further. Your patriotism and obedience to your officers have done much toward removing the prejudice of the government and the community at large, and I am satisfied that another years service would place you on a level with other communities." His last remark was the undoing of his request. It was looked upon as an insult. They could challenge the world for patriotism and other virtues and did not care to further sacrifice. At the close of the meeting a call was made and some 15 or so offered to reenlist. The 4th of July was celebrated by raising the liberty pole, the band played The Star Spangled Banner and Hail Columbia. Thirteen guns were fired by their dragoon. Thus ended the celebration. On the 15th of July orders of discharge were given to Lieut. A.J. Smith. On the 17th and 18th some drew their pay. On the 20th some of the battalion re-enlisted for six months to garrison the post of San Diego.
Daniel was one of the ones headed for the Great Salt Lake and the Saints. He took his gun with him, among other things, seed peas which proved very prolific food for the Saints in Salt Lake valley.
Upon the arrival of the battalion in the Salt Lake valley, President Young called them together and blessed them in the name of the Lord for their fidelity to the Kingdom of God. He said it was to the praise of the battalion that they went as honorable men, going for their country and he was satisfied with them. He was glad the battalion had not re-enlisted for another six months. He was sorry he didn't have clothing for them but he would rather them wear skins than to go back to the United States for clothing.
It was the 16th of October, 1847 when Daniel arrived in the Salt Lake valley and as soon as possible went on his way to Winter Quarters to join his wife and family. The next spring they joined with the Amasa Lyman company and arrived in the valley on the 18th of November, 1849 with David Pettigrew, Bishop, Daniel Tyler, 1st Councilor and Sanford Porter as 2nd Councilor. While living there, Daniel met with an accident that might have taken his life. One morning he went to the canyon for a load of logs. On his return trip home his team of horses ran away, throwing him under the wheels of the load of logs, badly breaking one of his legs. He lay unconscious for sometime and while in this state he looked upon his body presumably dead. He finally made his arduous way home and for some long time was unable to use his limbs. He became very discouraged and at times felt he would rather die than live in this crippled condition. One day Daniel attended a prayer session in one of the homes, there being, at that time no public meeting houses for the Saints. After the meeting was opened a Sister Moore arose and began to talk in tongues, she addressed her remarks to Daniel and he interpreted in English which was "Your legs will be healed and you will go on a mission and preach the Gospel in foreign lands, no harm will come to you and you shall return in safety having great joy in your labors." She also told him what to do to heal his injured leg and it began to mend immediately. In a few weeks time he dispensed with his crutches and walked with a cane.
At the spring conference held in April 1853 at Salt Lake, Daniel was called by President Young on a mission to Europe. He made preparations for his wife and family and crossed the ocean in the English ship Ashburton. They narrowly missed death in the crossing as they experienced the worst storm the sea captain of the boat termed the worst he had experienced during his thirty years of sailing. After he and some of the Elders on board went to a cabin and rebuked the elements, the storm abated so suddenly that they feared the ship would be broken to pieces. It was damaged but with the assistance of all on board they finally landed in Belfast where they transferred to a steamer and later landed at Liverpool. Daniel was later sent to take charge of the Swiss and German Mission.
He was the means of the conversion of the noble educator, Karl G. Maeser. Daniel was soon after made President of the French and Italian Missions as they were added together to his supervision.
Daniel filled a worthy mission and in 1856 was released to return to his home and family. In 1866 Daniel, with his family were called to the Dixie Mission, giving up his good farm and comforts, they by then had accumulated. They suffered all the hardships of pioneers of a new country. Daniel taught school and was the first teacher of the upper town of Pine Valley, Washington County. He was also sent to the Muddy Mission but due to suffering chills and fever he was released and started north. He went to Beaver City and there made his home. Teaching school in a one room log cabin for a number of years.
In Beaver, Daniel and his family spent the remainder of his days, filling many short missions for his church, holding both civic and church positions to his last useful days. In the year 1873 he was ordained Patriarch by George Albert Smith. Saints throughout the southern boundaries came to Daniel for blessings. He was blessed with miraculous spiritual powers of healing the sick, casting out evil spirits and was recognized as an authority in church doctrine.
In the year 1888 he was visiting the southern part of the state in the interest of the St. George Temple in company with George Q. Cannon and George Reynolds. They stopped at Parowan to conference and was asked to stop at the home of Brother Durham. During their stay Professor Durham related a dream to them wherein he heard a remarkable piece of music and a dream related to the music. Suffice it to say, Daniel had the interpretation of Brother Durham's dream and gave a speech in the original Nephite language.
Daniel lived to a good old age, ever a comfort and inspiration to his children and grandchildren, passing away 7 November 1906, a few days before his 90th birthday and was buried beside his noble wife, who preceded him in death nine years. He was buried beside her in the Mountain View Cemetery."
BIRTH:
1. FHL Film 2456: "Early LDS Church Membership Records for Nutrioso, Arizona": Record of the Members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Nutrioso Ward, St. Johns Stake of Zion. Page not noted:
1. George W. Adair; father: S.J. Adair; mother: Jamima Mangum; 27 Jun 1837 at Pickens Co., Alabama; received 6 Apr 1885 from Kanab; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
2. Emily P. Adair; father: Daniel Tyler; mother: Ruth Welton; b. 28 Jan 1847 at Council Bluff, Iowa; first baptism: by Proctor; first confirmation: by Proctor; received 6 Apr 1885 from Kanab; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
3. Olive Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 27 Nov 1864 at Washington, Washington, Utah; blessing 27 Nov 1864 by Daniel Tyler; died 28 Nov 1864.
4. Emily Jane Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 28 Dec 1865 at Washington, Washington, Utah; blessing Jan 1866 by James Richie; first baptism: by John S. Bunting; received 6 Apr 1885 from Kanab; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
5. Daniel T. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 3 Dec 1867 at Beaver, Beaver, Utah; blessing 1867 by Daniel Tyler; received 6 Apr 1885 from Kanab; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
6. Samuel J. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 3 Mar 1870 at Beaver, Beaver, Utah; died 30 Jan 1871; blessing 1870 by S. J. Adair
7. William A. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 7 Feb 1872 at Beaver, Beaver, Utah; blessing 1872 by Jacob Hamblin; ordained a Teacher 29 Jul 1888 by Allen Frost; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
8. John W. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 10 Feb 1874 at Kanab, Kane, Utah; blessing 1874 by John Nuttall; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
9. George N. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 23 Mar 1876 at Kanab, Kane, Utah; blessing 1876; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
10. Ruth Alice Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 16 Sep 1878 at Kanab, Kane, Utah; first baptism: 2 Jun 1887 by Allen Frost; first confirmation: 2 Jun 1887 by G.W. Adair; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
11. Joseph W. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 17 Jun 1881 at Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona; first baptism: 5 Sep 1889 by L.J. Brown; first confirmation: 5 Sep 1889 by L.J. Brown; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
12. Rufus N. Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 16 Sep 1884 at Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona; blessing 1884 by S.J. Adair; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah.
13. Edna Irene Adair; father: George W. Adair; mother: Emily P. Tyler, b. 20 Jan 1887 at Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona; blessing by S.J. Adair; removed 25 Oct 1889 to Utah."
6. Received from Don and Carolyn Smith, 2003:
"LIFE SKETCH of RUTH WELTON TYLER, by Ruth Welton Tyler:
Ruth Welton Tyler was born 25 February 1820 at Spafford, Onendaga, New York, a daughter of Clarissa Norton and Asa Welton. Her mother lived to the age of 67, having joined the saints in Utah, but her father died very mysteriously at a very early age.
The following is Ruth's own story;
I was sent to school at an early age, was very studious and learned as fast as the system of those days would permit. I became a fine bible student. When I was eight years of age, my mother married Daniel Pulsipher, a nephew of Zera Pulsipher known in early church history, by whom she had two sons and one daughter. When I was nine years old, by my mother's permission, I joined the Methodist church. They permitted their members to be baptized or not and also to choose their own method of baptism. Having read the Bible much, I believed baptism by immersion to be the saving ordinance. The minister tried to persuade me to kneel in the waters edge and have some sprinkled on my head. I told him, if he did not wish to immerse me he need not, but that I would not accept any other mode. Seeing I was not to be turned, and rather than loose one convert, he finally led me down into the water and immersed me.
In January, 1832, an Elder by the name of Jared Carter came into our neighborhood, bringing glad tidings of great joy to all people who would receive. I was attending school. One day I heard the larger scholars making derisions and talking about the imposter who had come to the place. When I arrived home that night, to my astonishment he was there conversing with my mother. I thought " I hope he won't speak to me. " I didn't intend to give him a chance, consequently I took a book as if to study and sat down on the other side of the room, partly behind him but listening to him all the time. Presently he turned and commenced talking to me as if he had read my thoughts. He said I need not be afraid of him. He said he was proclaiming glad tidings of great joy to the inhabitants of the earth, which would prove a savior of life to all who received it, and of death unto those who rejected it. He said that an angel who John saw flying through the midst of heaven having the everlasting gospel and the keys there of to those on earth, had flown and had committed those keys to Joseph Smith, who was so much derided, and many more things did he explain concerning the record that he had translated through the gift and power of God, by this unlearned boy, quoating largely from the Bible. About ten o'clock that evening, when all had retired except mother and myself, I said " mother, I believe every word that the stranger has said. He has proven every assertion he has made, by the Bible, and if you are willing, I would like to be baptized in the morning." She gave her consent. Accordingly, two of my schoolmates and I were baptised by one of the men having authority, receiving a portion of the Holy Spirit promised through the laying on of hands for the reception of the Holy Ghost, which brings forth things new and old. I was then not quite twelve years old. Thus commenced my career in the kingdom of God that was set up in these last days no more to be thrown down. My parents were baptized in a few days. A Branch of about thirty members was organized but half soon fainted and fell by the wayside.
In about two years we left our comfortable homes and moved to Kirtland, Grange Co., Ohio, where the first temple in this last dispensation was being reared, were at the dedication thereof and enjoyed the great blessings and glory that filled the house on that memorable occasion. We listened to the instructions of the great Prophet, Seer and revelator of these last days and received a Patriarchal blessing under the hands of his father, Joseph Smith Sr. Many gifts and blessings were poured out upon the saints under the guidance of the Prophet and the Patriarch. Many instances of healing transpired, one of which I shall mention.
I took very seriousley sick, so much that my life was despaired of. I requested the Elders be called. They annointed me with oil, laid hands upon me and rebuked the disease, and I was made whole from that time on. This I knew was by the power of God.
I was one of a number who fasted and prayed under the dictation of Father Smith, for a man who had been possessed of an evil spirit for sixteen years. He was restored, a synopsis of which was published later in the Juvenile Instructor. Many more instances of healing I could mention.
I became acquainted with Daniel Tyler and on 2 september 1836, we were united in marriage. The following day we started with his father and family for Far West, Missouri, a distance of one thousand miles, Nine of us in one wagon. There were no railroads then. This was my first traveling by land, which I did not much fancy, but was willing to endeavor to surmount every obstacle so as to dwell with the people of God. The kind treatment and words of comfort I received from Father Tyler could not be surpassed by anyone, not even my husband, but also he, Father Tyler could not stay and was destined to not be with us long. The exposure, traveling through storms and sickly places, wadeing streams, told heavely upon us. He sickened and died on 2 may 1837. We were obliged to winter in Lake County Indiana. We resumed our journey early in the spring and got as far as Bloomfield Illinois, when Father Tyler, my husband and I, were stricken down with the sickness and as before stated, we had to leave our father. Sad to
relate, this was not the only one we had to leave by the wayside.
While stopping at Bloomfield, my husbands brother, Comfort, a youth of eighteen years, fell from a horse. Not thinking him in a dangerous condition, as soon as all were sufficiently recovered we resumed our journey as far as Huntsville, Missouri, where after about a week, death ended Comfort's suffering. Our mother bore up with much fortitude under the heavy bereavement, although she was of a weakly nature.
On or about the third of August we arrived at Far West, being nearly a year since we left Kirtland and under expense all the way. Our expense was no small amount, but our mother had money left to buy a farm, which she was afterward compelled to leave to the mobbers of Missouri, which will be shown hereafter.
I rejoiced exceedingly at once more being with the church and feasting upon the words of God that fell from the lips of his servants. I was at that memorable fourth of July spoken of in Sec. 115 of the Doctrine and Covenants. Far West was a beautiful place. Although we had not the luxuries of life I had been accustomed to in Childhood, I was happy.
My husband bought 10 acres of land as good as in Missouri. We would soon have a comfortable home but the hand of oppresion was not stayed long. It soon became that life and property were not safe, the history of which is recorded and will stand against those specimens of humanity___yes, the Hauns Mill Massacre, the Crooked River Battle. I saw David Patten as he lay in state, having sealed his testimony with his blood. I shall never forget those tranquil features. And now the mob came to destroy us. Thousands against a handful of men and women who dared to obey the beheast of heaven through the Prophet Joseph Smith. I saw them draw a line of battle and also our brethern fall in line; heard the command, "Forward March," from the mob and almost simultaneously from our commander. As we, the sisters were gazing upon the scene, a sister by the name of Carrel, picked up a pitchfork and started toward the enemy Exclaiming, "The first man to fall, I will take his place." I also started with her, feeling if death we must meet, determined to meet it trying to defend ourselves, and not until we heard the word "Halt" and saw the white flag, did we expect anything but to meet the bloody foe face to face. Yet we were spared this fate, but our prophet and others were dragged into their camp, while their yells of triumph sounded like so many demons from the lower regions and subsequently, they, the Prophet and others were placed in Liberty Jail and offered human flesh to eat, which was detected by the Prophet of God.
Many indignities were heaped upon us and much suffering also, being to leave our homes in the month of February. Before we reached our destination in Illinois the weather became severe, and we were illy prepared to meet it, this caused much suffering. About the third of March we arrived at Exton, remaining a short time. From there to Gregsville, Pike County and subsequently to Commerce, now Nauvoo, in a poverty-striken condition, however, without a murmur, thankful we could breath of freedom once more, and acknowledge the hand of the Lord in our deliverance and also that of our beloved Prophet and Patriarch, and the softnening of the hearts of the people of Quincy and the State of Illinois, generally in so much that they received us, treating us kindly but not dreaming the horrible tragedy that was so soon to be perpetrated upon our beloved Prophet and Patriarch.
The Saints again began to spread out east, west, north and south, cultivating farms, orchards and gardens, not withstanding the climatic conditions, subject to chills and fever and death in many instances; destitute of the comforts of life in cosequence of the cruel usage of the barbarians of Missouri. Yet through the blessings of God and indominable courage and perseverance, they were greatly blessed, making comfortable homes, also building an Holy Temple to the most high, and on the 17th of March, 1842 the Prophet Joseph organized the first Relief Socirty in this last dispensation, of which I became a member.
The Prophet said, "This has always existed upon the earth when the Church of Christ was upon the earth." Through the multiplicity of business, he had deferred organizing to this date. Frequently he would and instruct us pertaining to the duties and responsibilities resting upon us; to look to the wants of the poor, searching out the objects of charity, and assist by correcting the morals and strengthening the virtues of the female community. On one occasion he asked to become a member. All hearts beat in unison on that ocassion. How proud did we raise our hands in request. He called on us to covenant to help him cast out iniquity out of the church, which we did by raising our hands to heaven. I would exort all those who remain, to remember that covenant as a part of Relief Society work, to save souls. He instructed the President of our Society to call the Society together in an upper room over his store. She did so, but the rest of the instructions she shrank from. While making her opening remarks, which were very harsh, the Prophet being in an adjoining room, walked up to her side and said I was subsquently told he had requested her to teach Celestial Marriage to the Society. This was the last meeting to my knowledge, until reorganized by Prophet Brigham Young, in Salt Lake City in 1855.
Before proceeding forth with this narrative, I wish to bear my humble testimony that I knew Joseph Smith Jr. and he was a prophet of the Living God, inspired by him to bring forth the Book of Mormon, the revelations contained in the Doctrine and Covenants. I also testify that by living pure lives and obeying the voice of God through his servents, the prophets, will take us back into the presence of our Father in Heaven, from whence we came.
My husband, after filling a number of short missions in adjoining counties, concluded to settle on a small farm 18 miles from Nauvoo, three miles from Lima. We were not destined to enjoy it for long, as mobbings and drivings awaited us. While my husband was on a mission in the southern states, that horrible massacre in Carthage Jail, when our Prophet and Patriarch were inhumanly murdered, while under the promised protection of the highest officiary of this state. These heart-rending scenes pass vividly before me as I write.
A couple of southern gentlemen came to me saying, "Sister Tyler, the church will have to scatter, we are going south and will take you to Brother Tyler if you will go." My answer was, "No brethren, if we have to leave here there will be a body of the church go somewhere with the records and there I will go and there is where Brother Tyler will come if his life is spared." These brethren went and never returned.
In a short time word came that my husband had been brutally murdered in the city of Natchez, which word was kept from me for several weeks. The anguish that now filled my aching heart is past description.
On one occasion, the women and children of several families were gathered together to spend the night, while the men were standing guard, men having been seen hiding around through the day. We knew not what fate awaited us before the dawn of a new day, yet knowing we were in the hands of the lord, and after committing ourselves to his care and humbly asking for his protection, we lay down extinguishing the lights so as not to attract attention. Yet some would occasionally give vent to their grief. Although I felt I had a double portion of sorrow smothered in my breast, I partly arose and leaned on my elbow and endeavored to comfort them. The spirit of the lord rested upon me so much that I made many predictions that have been literally fulfilled. The spirit of comfort ran from heart to heart and all quietly reposed untill morning.
On hearing that the Elders were all called to Nauvoo, I determined to go up to conference in October, knowing that if my husband were alive, he would be there. When within about a mile of Nauvoo, we discovered someone coming towards us. I said, "That looks like my husband only larger than he." He had just landed from a steamer and thinking that perhaps his wife and little daughter parintha, would come to conference, he had started out to meet us. He had had poison administered to him in a glass of butermilk. It had bloated him very badly. This was a happy meeting, as we had been living between hope and fear for several weeks.
The next day was the event of that memorable meeting when so many thousands of people could testify that the mantle of our martyrd Prophet had fallen on Brigham Young, to which we could testify of a surety.
When conference was over, we returned to our homes and there we were permitted to raise two crops, although the second one we were not permitted to harvest. The ire of our enemy was again stirred up in so much that we had to flee to nauvoo for safety, leaving our crops and our livestock and all our possesions, except what we could snatch in our flight, thus being deprived of our hard earned home and comforts of life. One of the Mobbers, by the name of Harness, was seen to shoot and fill two bushel sacks with my fowls and carry them off for his family consumption, While we were suffering most of the winter with chills and fever and for the comforts of life, yet in all this our spirits were buoyant. Having a conscience void of offense toward God and all men, Knowing that these things were heaped upon us because we dared to worship God according to the dictates of our own conscience. Knowing that God had again spoken from the heavens in these last days, according to the predictions of both ancient and modern prophets, and for this, we must again take up the line of march and cross the Rocky Mountains.
According to the words of the poet, "We Cheerfully Go." Making what hasty preparations we could with two families in one wagon, we commenced our toilsome journey, not thinking that before we should find a resting place, we would be called upon to turn out five hundred of our best men to fight for the Government that had so inhumanly forced us to flee from our hard earned homes. But thus it was.When we arrived at Pisgah, this call was made and responded to.
It was my lot to be one left in an uncultivated country; yet putting my trust in God, I bade my husband and brother, David, goodby on the 15th of July, knowing these brave boys were as "Rams caught in the thicket to save Isaac." The first payment my husband received, $42.00 which he needed for himself and comforts, he sent back to me. I went as far as Council Bluffs and made myself as comfortable as I could in that new country, and on the 28th of January, had a sweet little girl born to me. In the spring, I took my two little girls and went into the family of Dr. and Mrs. Lane and lived as one of the family. If there ia a remnant of that family living, I fervently ask God to bless them for their kindness to me and mine.
My husband made the march with those noble Mormon Battalion boys and returned to me on the 18th of December, 1847. In 1848, we Emigrated to Utah in the Amasa M. Lyman company.
As a postlude to Ruth's own story so far in their courageous treks, Will say they made a comfortable home in Salt Lake City. Brother Tyler was in the Bishopric of the 10th ward. In 1853, he was called on a mission to Europe, and subsequently was the instrument in the conversion of that great teacher, Karl G. Maeser. Again Sister Tyler was called upon to carry on alone but as previously was manifest in her courageous soul, she was valiant to her charge. After Brother Tyler's near three year mission, he returned to his family. They made their home in Draper and was just accumulating a fine farm and comforts of life, the call came to go to the Dixie Mission, where Brother Tyler was called by President Young as a School Teacher. They went, sacrificing their comforts and properties. Brother Tyler was the first school teacher of Pine Valley's upper town.
Later he was called to the Muddy Mission and due to a break in health, caused through chills and fever, he was forced to travel north. With his family, he went to Beaver City, Utah, where they made their home their remaining days. Both Daniel Tyler and wife, Ruth Welton, were leaders wherever they went. Sister Tyler was President of the Relief Society, which office she faithfully held for several years. During her presidency, two rock buildings were erected, one a jail, one a grain storehouse with capacity of about eight thousand bushels, the latter building costing about $ 16,000. She was then called as President of the Stake Relief Society, which position she held until her death.
Ruth was the mother of 14 children, was ever active in civic affairs as well as religious. She was ever ready and willing to respond to every call, a devoted mother, a faithful wife, a friend to the needy, a comforter of the sick and administered to their wants. Her whole soul was in the work of the church from the time she was baptized until her demise, when she passed on to receive the reward of the righteous.
Beaver City, Beaver County, Utah Territory, Dec. 26, 1873. A blessing by Daniel Tyler, upon the head of Emily Presinda Tyler Adair. Daughter of Daniel Tyler and Ruth W. Tyler born Council Bluffs Iowa January 28, 1847.
Emily Presinda my daughter in the name of the lord Jesus Christ I give unto you a father's blessing, and I pray my Heavenly Father to give unto me a blessing for you such as will comfort you, and which you will receive. Thou art of the seed of Abraham through the loins of Ephraim and Benjamin. Thy name shall always be had in honorable remembrance in thy fathers house. Thy children and thy Children's children to the latest generation shall rise up and call thee blessed and rejoice in the day thou wast born, and thou shalt reign over them in thy Father's Kingdom, world without end, and thy days shall be many upon the Earth, and thy happiness shall increase and thy sorrow flee away. Thy health shall be restored unto thee. Thou shall see Zion triumph over all her foes, and be numbered with her faithful daughters, in the center stake thereof. Thy posterity shall be very numerous and mighty counselors among the redeemed of Israel. I seal thee up to eternal lives and say unto thee, if thou wilt be faithful not one word of this blessing shall fail even so Amen.
Alice M. Tyler, Recorder. The above blessing was written and sent to Emily T. Adair at Kanab, Utah 1873
Mt. Carmel, Kane County, Utah Territory, May 1, 1877. A father's blessing in addition to the recorded blessing of Emily Presinda Tyler Adair born Council Bluffs Iowa 28th January 1847.
Emily Presinda my daughter I lay my hands upon thy head and seal upon thee a patriarcal blessing which is a continuation and establishment of thy former blessing. I seal upon thee all the blessings pertaining to the faithful daughters of Zion. Posess thy soul in patients and thy peace shall be as a river of pure water flowing from an eternal fountain. Thou shalt live to a good old age and do much good in thy day and generation. Thy sins are remitted no more to be remembered against thee. Thy children shall rise up and bless thee in thine old age and thy council shall be sweet unto them both here and hereafter.
The secret desire of thy heart which thou hast so earnestly desired is granted un
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Chris & Julie Petersen's Genealogy
1847 - 1917 (70 years)