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Catherine Stoker

Female 1829 - 1882  (53 years)


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  • Name Catherine Stoker 
    Born 24 Jul 1829  Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 8 Nov 1882  Summit, Iron, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 11 Nov 1882  Summit City Cemetery, Summit, Iron, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I2527  Petersen-de Lanskoy
    Last Modified 27 May 2021 

    Father David Stoker,   b. 23 Mar 1795, , Wilkes (now Ashe), North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 27 May 1852, Trader's Point (now Council Bluffs), Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 57 years) 
    Mother Barbara Graybill,   b. 1 Apr 1792, , Wilkes (now Ashe), North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 3 Oct 1872, Summit, Iron, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married Feb 1814  of, Ashe, North Carolina, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F834  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet,   b. 14 Mar 1826, Nelson, Portage, Ohio, United States Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 22 Oct 1901, Summit, Iron, Utah, United States Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 75 years) 
    Married 19 May 1850  Mount Pisgah, Union, Iowa, United States Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 28 May 2021 
    Family ID F1443  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • RESEARCH_NOTES:
      1. Censuses:
      1820 US: Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio, pg. 192, township had a little over 40 families; related families of Michael Stoker and Michael Graybill are in neighboring Bloomfield Township; columns are male 0-10, 10-16, 16-18, 16-26, 26-45, 45+// female 0-10, 10-16, 16-26, 26-45, 45+:
      David Stoker: 2,1,0,1,0,0//1,0,0,1,0.
      Peter Grabill: 1,0,0,1,0,1//0,0,2,0,1.
      Nancy Henson: 0,1,0,1,0,0//0,1,1,1,0.
      James McDaniel: 0,0,0,0,0,1//3,2,0,0,1.

      1830 US: Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio, p. 93a:
      David Stoker: Males 10-15:2; 30-40:1; female 0-5:2; 10-15:1; 30-40:1. [Appears to be David, his wife Barbara, and their children: Christina, John, William, Sarah, and Catherine; appears from children enumerated that Nancy may have been dead by 1830.]

      1840 US: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, the following related families living in near proximity to each other (with exception of John McDaniel and his wife Christina Stoker, all of David Stoker's siblings, children, and mother are accounted for and it confirms his father Michael was dead by 1840):
      P. 43a:
      David Stoker, males 5-10:1; 40-50:1//females 5-10:1; 10-15:1; 40-50:1. [David, his wife Barbara, and their children Sarah (13), Catherine (11?), and Michael (6). Note daughter Nancy not in census which means she was probably deceased by then.]
      Simeon P. Grabell [Graybill], males 0-5:1; 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 20-30:1. [David's nephew: Simeon and his wife Amanda Hill and their two oldest children.]
      Jacob Stoker, males 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 20-30:1. [Younger brother to David: Jacob and his wife Catherine and their oldest child.]
      P. 44a:
      Eller Stoker, males 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 15-20:1; 60-70:1. [Youngest brother to David: Eller with his wife Margaret and their oldest child and probably their mother Catherine Eller.]
      James Walker [Welker], males 10-15:1; 15-20:1; 30-40:1//females 5-10:2; 40-50:1. [Living next door to Eller and ages work perfectly that this is James Welker and Elizabeth Stoker, who is David's sister.]
      John W. Stoker, males 0-5:2; 10-15:1; 30-40:1//females 0-5:1; 5-10:2; 30-40:1. [John and his wife Electa Sarah and their six oldest children.]
      John Stoker, males 0-5:1; 20-30:1//females 0-5:1; 5-10:2; 20-30:1. [David's son: John and his wife Jane and their children.]
      P. 52a:
      William Stoker, males 0-5:1; 20-30:1//females 20-30:1 (father-in-law Samuel Winegar is next door). [David's son William and his wife Almira with their child.]
      P. 55a:
      Michael Stoker, males 0-5:2; 5-10:2; 10-15:1; 30-40:1// females 30-40:1. [Michael, his wife Martha, and their five oldest children.]

      1870 US: 7-Dist. Summit, Iron, Utah, p. 295a, entry 6 [neighbors to Edward and Sarah Davis; Barbara Graybill Stoker; Michael and Polly Stoker]:
      Cyrus S. Hewlett, 44, frmer, real estate $200, personal property $600, OH.
      Catherine, 41, OH.
      John K.[or R.], 19, UT.
      Sylvester, 13, UT.
      Malissa, 10, UT.
      Charles, 5, UT.
      Luvella, 3, UT.

      1880 US: Summit Creek, Iron, Utah: "C. Sylvanus Hulet, occupation: farmer, age 54, married, birthplace: OH, father's and mother's birthplace: MA and OH. Catherine Hulet, occ.: keeping house, age 50, birthplace: OH [father's and mother's birthplace: NC]. Four children ages 9 through 23 listed all born in Utah." Source: FHL film 1255336, National Archives Film T9-1336, p. 366A. Note: Lived in same town as brother Michael Stoker and sister Sarah Davis.

      BIOGRAPHY:
      1. From the book "History of Iron County Mission - Parowan, Utah," compiled by Mrs. Luella Adams Dalton, pp. 194-95. In commenting on the early days of Summit, Utah, she mentions several early pioneers to the area such as Michael Stoker and his brother-in-laws Edward Davis and Sylvanus C. Hulet. Also mentioned is the Dalley family into which a Davis daughter marries and has a daughter in 1880, Sarah Mandana Dalley, who marries in 1902 William Heber Hales, a son of Charles and Jemima Adair Hales. Various citations:
      "In the spring of 1859 James Dalley, William Dalley and Labon Morrell moved their families from Johnson Fort to Summit and took up squatters claims. On the 15 April, 1859 a son, Joseph B. Dalley, was born to James and Lettie Wright Dalley in their dugout home, the first child born in Summit. Others came to join them, Edward Davis, John Allen, Thomas R. Smith, John White, William White, Mike Stoker, John Winn, Oliver Pierson and William O. Orton. (Source: Lillian D. White from the 'Life of James Dalley.')"
      "Sylvanus C. Hulet moved his family from St. George to Summit, where he had owned a farm and lot for a number of years. Sylvanus was chosen presiding Elder of Summit, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Brother William Dalley. Summit Ward was organized 27 July 1877 with Sylvanus C. Hulet as Bishop. His wife Catherine Stoker Hulet helped a great deal with the sick and on the 10 March 1878 she was chosen as the first Relief Society president, a position she held until her death in 1882. 27 July 1877 Bishop Sylvanus C. Hulet, next in their order. Bishop Joseph B. Dalley, 1st C. William Smith, 2nd C. Sylvanus C. Hulet, Ward Clerk Barbara Tweedie... (Source: Ward Records - Lillian D. White)"
      "Summit Ward Relief Society was organized 10 March, 1879, President Catherine Stoker, 1st C. Lette B. Dalley, 2nd C. Mandana H. Dalley, Secretary Mary E. Hulet... (Source: Ordena Dalley)"

      2. The book "Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude" by Daughters of Utah Pioneers: "Catherine Stoker Hulet, b. 29 Jul 1829 at Bloomfield, Jackson, Ohio, d. 8 Nov 1882 at Summit, Iron, Utah, parents are David Stoker and Barbara Graybill/Graybell, pioneer of Sep 1850 with the Aaron Johnson Wagon Train, m. Sylvanous Cyrus Hulet at Mt. Pisgah, Iowa (he died 22 Oct 1901), children:
      John Riley, 27 Feb 1851
      Sarah Ann, 20 Sep 1852
      Barbara Adlind, 18 Nov 1854
      Sylvanus Cyrus Jr., 17 Apr 1857 (twin)
      Sylvester Silas, 17 Apr 1857 (twin)
      Catherine Melissa, 18 Nov 1860
      Emma Tryphina, 19 Jul 1862 (died as a child)
      Charles Franklin, 11 Nov 1864
      Luella, 1 Jan 1867
      Oscar Willard, 9 Mar 1870
      Catherine Stoker was born in 1829, in Bloomfield, Jackson County, Ohio. She married Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet on May 19, 1850, at Mt. Pisgah, Iowa. Like their neighbors and friends, the Hulet and Stoker families suffered severely from the treatment they received from intolerant people. They were robbed, mobbed, and persecuted beyond endurance until it finally became necessary for them to leave their homes, farms, and other possessions and search for a haven of peace where they could worship how they wished. They moved from Jackson County to the other Mormon settlements. They suffered the typical trials of that time and finally arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in late Sep., 1850. They were called to go to Hobble Creek in Oct. of 1850, where they lived until 1860. They were then called to go south to help settle Dixie country. They found it very desolate, but they helped settle St. George. From there they moved to Summit, Iron County, in 1872, having been released from the Dixie Mission by Erastus Snow. Catherine gave birth to ten children; six born in Springville, and four born in St. George. Catherine labored a great deal among the sick. When the Relief Society was organized, March 10, 1878, she was called as President, a position she faithfully filled until her death. Catherine died Nov. 8, 1882, leaving her youngest child 12 years of age. Cahterine was buried in Summit, Iron county, Utah. She was a pioneer woman of great faith and fortitude and left a great legacy for those who followed her."

      3. Harold B. Lee Library, L. Tom Perry Special Collections, Brigham Young University, microfilm MSSFilm 920 no. 1: "A Short Sketch of the Life of Sylvanus Cyrus and Catherine Stoker Hulet. Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet was born March 14, 1826 at Portage, Ohio. Catherine Stoker Hulet was born July 24, 1829 at Jackson, Ohio. The parents of both Sylvanus and Catherine were early members of the Church. When but a young boy and girl, they too were baptized members of the L.D.S. Church. With their parents they suffered the persecutions of the early saints. When Sylvanus was yet but a young boy his father took him to see the Prophet Joseph Smith. The memory of this occasion was always held dear. He was also at the meeting when Brigham Young was chosen to take the place of the Prophet Joseph and witnessed the manifestation when the mantle of Joseph fell on Brigham Young. On April 19, 1850, Sylvanus and Catherine were married at Mt. Pisgah, Iowa, by Reverend Marsh. Shortly after, the young coouple left with a company of saints to make the long journey across the plains to the Rocky Mountains. Many hardships were endured on this long hard trip to the west. During the course of the journey, cholera broke out in the company. Suffering and death occurred along the trail and the mourning of some of the saints could be heard over the departure of a loved one[. M]any new graves marked the trail of those west bound emigrants. On one occasion Sylvanus had the good furtune to kill a buffalo. The meat being distributed among the needy of the company. Upon their arrival in Utah, they made their home at Springville. Sylvanus took up farming and chairmaking to provide a livelihood. It was at this place their first child was born Feb. 27, 1851. The Indians were bad and could not be trusted. One day while Catherine's husband was away from home, an Indian came into the house and asked for bread. Flour at that time was very scarce among the saints, so she told him she had no bread. At that he stepped up to the cradle, drew his bow and pointed the arrow at the baby. Through the mother's fear and anxiety for her child she gave him the bread they so sorely needed for themselves. After securing the food he desired, the Indian left satisfied. A while after their third child was born Sylvanus and Catherine were sealed in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. In the spring of 1856 Sylvanus was called with others to go back across the plains to assist in bringing another company of saints to Utah. They made their home at Springville until 1861 when he was called to go south to help settle the Dixie country. They were one of the 300 familes sent by Brigham Young under the leadership of Erastus Snow and Orson Pratt to settle the region. During the years they lived in Springville they had built them a good home. In leaving they were forced to part with it at a great sacrifice. For the journey south, they purchased a big government wagon and also used the wagon they already owned. Three yoke of oxen were worked on one wagon and a mule team and a horse team pulled the other. The family then numbered eight including the parents. They took with them some cows and what household goods they could, then started on their way. One month was required to make the journey to their destination. Upon arriving in Dixie they found a very desolate country. However, the company of new settlers were thrifty and went earnestly to work. They laid out a townsite and called the new settlement St. George. They soon moved onto city lots and began once more to build homes. In the short space of two or three years, the place began to flourish. Cotton was grown, vineyards and orchards were planted. Farming was done. Besides work on the temple, tabernacle and courthouse had already begun. The cotton was carded and spun by the women. They trained their hands to do many things that only pioneers could accomplish. This couple, Sylvanus and Catherine put fourth their best efforts for the growth and development of that region. The Indians were still troublesome. On several occasions they drove off animals belonging to the settlers. Two men who were looking after horses and cattle, were killed by the Indans. Sylvanus and some other men were called to go and bring back the horses and cattle which had been driven off. Those were anxious hours, for the wives who were watching and praying for the safe return of their husbands. After the temple was completed and dedicated, Sylvanus and wife did temple work there and had their three olderst children sealed to them. They made their home at St. George until 1872 but prior to this date they had purchased some farming land at Summit, Iron Co., Utah. Some 80 miles north of St George. For a few years they attempted to care for both places with the help of their older children. Which caused many journeys to be made between St. George and Summit with teams and wagon. Finally the St. George home was sold and the family settled permanently at Summit. Before leaving St. George, however, he was released from the Dixie mission by Apostle Erastus Snow. As yet there had been no Ward organiaation at Summit. A presiding elder looked after the church affairs at that place but the years following the arrival of the Hulet family, Sylvanus was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the death of the presiding elder who had previously officiated in that capacity. He continued to fill that position until a Ward organization could be effected, which was July 27, 1877. He was then ordained Bishop of the Summit Ward. After locating at Summit his wife Catherine labored a great deal among the sick. Whenever there was sickness in that community, she was always called upon to help care for them. When the first Relief Society was organized at Summit March 10, 1878 she was chosen president, which position she faithfully filled until her death, November 8, 1882. She was the mother of ten children, nine of whom she raised to maturity. Their names are as follows:
      John Riley, born 29 February 1851, Springville, Utah.
      Sarah Ann, born 20 September 1852, Springville, Utah.
      Barbara Addilenda, born 18 November 1854, Springville, Utah.
      Sylvanus Cyrus and Sylvester Silas - twins 17 Apr 1857, Springville, Utah.
      Melissa Catherine, born 18 Nov 1860
      Emma Tryphena, born 19 July 1862, St. George, Utah.
      Charles Franklin, born 11 November 1864, St. George, Utah.
      Luella, born 1 January 1867, St. George, Utah.
      Oscar Willard, born 9 March 1870, St. George, Utah.
      After the death of his wife Catherine, Sylvanus married Zina Miller, March 21, 1883. From this union there were four daughters. On October 7, 1884 he was married to Betsy Dalley. From this marriage there was one daughter. He continued to fill the position as bishop until sometime in 1888 when he was released[. He] remained a faithful member of the Church until his death which occurred October 22, 1901."

      4. Visited Summit 25 Dec 2002. Town is just off Interstate 15 and only a few blocks long with one main street with little if any commerce. The original Hulet house is on the northwest corner of Center and Main streets. Many photos of house on file. It is a two story brick structure with three dormers, two chimneys on either end, and in poor repair being used for what appears as a low priced rental. There is a large memorial plaque and rock cairn placed on the property which reads (photos of house and plaque on file): "Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet, 1826 - 1901, a convert of 1831, Utah Pioneer 1850, Settled in Springville, Called to the Dixie Mission 1861, Moved to Summit 1872,
      Children by Catherine Stoker:
      John Riley, Sarah Ann, Barbara Adlinda, Sylvanus Cyrus, Sylvester Silas, Cathryn Melissa, Emma Tryphena, Charles Franklin, Luella, Oscar Willard,
      Children by Elzina R. Miller:
      Nora Dean, Eliza Ellen, Minnie Elzina, Theresa, Cora,
      Daughter by Elizabeth Dalley:
      Emma Wright."

      5. From a typescript of an unknown source but most likely of the archives of the daughters of the Utah Pioneers (copy in my files) with pages hand-numbered 49-51. Text [with typographical corrections by me]: "Life of Michael Stoker. Michael Stoker was born at Bloomfield Twp., Jackson County, Ohio, September 12, 1833. He was the son of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill. He was the youngest child in a family of seven children, four girls and three boys. There was a period of time we don't know much about the family or where they first heard and became interested in the 'Mormon' Church. According to records, Michael was baptized into the LDS Church in the year 1848. He would have been fifteen years old then. The Stoker family spent some time at Winter Quarters, Nebraska. They were advised to stay a while and get better prepared for the journey West, so they were among those who planted crops and harvested them so there would be food for the saints who came later on the long trek to the Rocky Mountains. In the spring of 1882 [1852], a few days before their company started West, Michael's father, David Stoker, died and was buried at Winter Quarters, Nebraska. I think it is now called Council Bluff, Nebraska. Michael and his mother and brother and sisters came on to Salt Lake Valley. Many lifelong friendships began on the journey across the plains. Brigham Young encouraged them to sing and dance and play music and tell stories around the campfire after the day's travel was done. In spite of their trials, they had some good times remembered for years after. And so it was that often when the wagons were parked in a circle for protection at night, after suppers were over; the men who could play would get out their fiddles and a dance on the ground would begin and the weary travelers would forget their wearniess for an hour or two... After arriving in Salt Lake Valley the Stoker family moved to Springville and were among the earliest settlers there... They lived in Springville about ten years... In 1860, two of Michael's sisters [Sarah and Catherine] and their husbands were called by Brigham Young to go down and help settle Iron County. Michael who was the youngest of his Mother's family liked to live near his sisters; so he took his wife, Polly, and their three sons and his mother, Barbara Graybill Stoker, who was getting quite old, and moved to Iron County. Settling first at Johnson's Fort, a new settlement north of what is now Cedar City. While living here their first daughter, Emma, was born. She had convulsions and died as a small baby and was buried at Johnson's Fort. They lived at Johnson's Fort about a year and then moved to a nearby settlement called Summit, between Parowan and Cedar City... About 1873, Michael moved his family to Monroe in Sevier County. The family enjoyed living in Monroe. After a few years they moved back to Summit to be near their friends and relatives..." (See Michael's notes for full quotation.)

      6. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT [Note: spelling corrected by myself.]:
      "A BRIEF History of SYLVANUS CYRUS & Catherine Stoker Hulet. (Picture of Sylvanus and Catherine on cover.)
      Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet was the only son of Charles Hulet and Margaret Ann Noah Hulet. He was born March 4, 1826 at Nelson, Portage County, Ohio.
      For several generations, in the early 1700's, the Hulets (Huletts), Powells, Newtons, and Lewises lived in the Massachusetts and Connecticut areas. With the opening of new frontiers in the Ohio, Sylvanus and Mary Hulet, with their young family moved westward and settled in Portage County, Ohio. Charles, the oldest child of Sylvanus and Mary, was born in Massachusetts and made the move to Ohio at a very early age.
      Catherine Stoker was a daughter of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill (Graybull). She was born July 29, 1829, at Bloomfield, Jackson County, Ohio. The Stoker's (Stocker's) originated from Switzerland and lived for one generation in Maryland and the next generation in North Carolina before moving to Missouri. Barbara Graybill may have been a full blood Cherokee Indian or may have had a white mother and a Cherokee father.
      The Stoker's May have heard the gospel preached by a brother Luke Johnson on January 19, 1833. Having become "Mormons" during that early period of the Church they were subjected to the same persecution that other members of the Church are known to have had and were forced to move through the Missouri period and into Illinois.
      Sylvanus was only five years old when the Hulet's heard the Gospel first preached by Parley P. Pratt in their home in Nelson, Portage County, Ohio. One history says that Sylvanus was ten years old when his father took him to see the Prophet Joseph for the first time. This was always a choice memory related by Sylvanus on many occasions.
      Soon after the older members of the Charles Hulet family joined the Church the revelations designating Jackson County Missouri as the center stake of Zion (D&C 52 and 57) that the Hulet's moved to that area. Little did they know what persecution and hardship was in store for them.
      Not only was there great difficulty with the mobs and persecutors of the "Mormons" but the internal trouble within the church was difficult for the Saints to cope with. Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were in Kirtland trying to hold the Church together and teach the baptized members how to be "Mormons." Bishop Partridge, Newel Knight, Sidney Gilbert and others were trying to interpret the Gospel as best knew how in the frontier of Jackson County, Missouri. Oliver Cowdery, the Second Elder of the Church was trying to keep unity between the two areas and keep the mobsters at bay. It must have been a difficult time to maintain a testimony, but, the Hulets were a strong and vigorous people not easily dissuaded.
      It was about this time that Sylvanus' Uncle Sylvester was called to be a branch president in the Missouri area. Difficulty arose when he and the members of the branch felt that they were doing the Lord's will by speaking in tongues and interpreting the will of the Lord for the membership of the Church. When Oliver Cowdery pointed out that there was error in their ways, they repented and stayed faithful to the teachings. (See the History of the Church, Vol. 1, Ch. 26, pg. 366 & Vol. 2, Ch. 9, pg. 137-146.)
      It was not long until the Hulets, with the other Saints, were driven from Jackson County, and fled into Clay County. They must have remained in Clay county four or five years and had time to make some progress with their homes and farms before they were forced to leave them. When this company of Church members could no longer cope with the violence and persecution that had followed them from the time they had joined the Church, they had to leave their hard earned property and flee before their tormentors and go to Caldwell County.
      From Caldwell County the Saints moved to Nauvoo, Illinois. The Hulets accompanied them. Here Charles Hulet and his son Sylvanus, and some of Charles' brothers helped in the building of the Nauvoo Temple and some of the homes in Nauvoo. It is reported that Sylvanus was in attendance at the conference in Nauvoo when those present witnessed the mantle of Joseph Smith fall upon Brigham Young, showing that the Lord had chosen Brigham Young to lead His Church.
      David Stoker, also, helped with the building of the Nauvoo Temple and some of the homes in the City of Nauvoo. The Hulets and the Stokers left Nauvoo with other Saints during the cold winter of 1846 and crossed Iowa. It was at Mt. Pisgah that Sylvanus met and fell in love with Catherine Stoker. They were married May 19, 1850, by a Reverend March. Evidently, the Hulets and the Stokers had been in some of the groups who had stayed to protect some of the villages as they were not in the first companies to go to Utah. However, it was soon after Sylvanus and Catherine were married that they started on their journey westward from Mt. Pisgah, with a company of Saints led by Aaron Johnson, who was appointed by President Young. At Winter Quarters Catherine's father, David Stoker, was laid to rest.
      Catherine's mother, her brothers John, William, and MIchael, and her sisters Christina and Sarah, and Sarah's husband, Edward David, were in the company of the Hulet's. It was the latter part of September when they arrived in Salt Lake City. They thought they had reached their journey's end, but President Young asked the Hulets to go on with some other families to Hobble Creek and help settle that area. It was the first week in October 1850 when they arrived at this place, later named Springville.
      Sylvanus and his father took up farming and chair making in Springville as a means of providing for their families. Five children were born to Sylvanus and Catherine: John Kiley, February 27, 1851; Sarah Ann, September 30, 1852; Barbara Adlinda, November 18, 1854; the twins, Sylvanus Cyrus, Jr., and Sylvester Silas, April 17, 1857; and Catherine Melissa, May 18, 1860, during the time they lived in Springville. Shortly after their third child was born Sylvanus and Catherine were sealed in the Endowment House in Salt Lake City. The Endowment House was completed and dedicated in 1855 so the Hulets must have been among the early Saints to use that facility.
      Sylvanus' mother, Margaret Noah Hulet, died soon after Sylvanus and Catherine's first child was born. She died April 15, 1851 in Springville and was buried there. It would be 12 years before her husband, Charles, would be buried by her side. He died May 9, 1863.
      In the spring of 1856 Sylvanus was called to go back across the plains to assist in bringing another company of Saints to Utah. This left Catherine and her father-in-law to take care of the home, the farm, and the chair business.
      The Indians here were unfriendly and could not be trusted. One day while Sylvanus was away from home, an Indian came and asked Catherine for bread and flour. At that time flour was very scarce among the Saints so she told him she had no bread. At that, he stepped over to the cradle, drew his bow and pointed the arrow at the baby. Fearing that he would harm the Child, she gave the Indian the bread they so sorely needed for themselves. After securing the food, the Indian seemed satisfied and left.
      The Hulets lived in Springville until 1861, when they were called to go south to help settle the Dixie Country. During the years they had lived in Springville they had built a home, started a beautiful family, developed a farm that produced well, established a small herd of cattle, and had a small chair building business. By the standards of the early Utah Pioneers they were considered quite successful.
      The Hulets were one of 300 families sent by Brigham Young under the leadership of Erastus Snow and Orson Pratt to colonize that region. For the journey, Sylvanus made a trip to Cedar Valley, where Johnson's Army was selling some of their surplus goods, and purchased a large government wagon. The government wagon plus the wagon they had would still not give them space for all their belongings, however they took the essentials. They traveled with three yoke of oxen and a mule and horse team. With their small herd of cattle they must have presented a formidable sight. One month was required to make the journey to Dixie. This was a test of faith and endurance for Sylvanus and Catherine and their six young children.
      They found Dixie a very desolate country. However, the company of new settlers were thrifty and industrious and immediately went to work in earnest. They laid out a town site and called the new settlement St. George. (Named in honor of Elder George A. Smith.) They soon moved on to city lots and began once more to build homes. In two or three years the settlement began to flourish. Cotton was grown and vineyards were planted. Work on the temple, tabernacle, and courthouse had already begun.
      The cotton was corded and spun by the women. They trained their hands to do many things that only pioneers could accomplish. Sylvanus and Catherine, with others, put forth their best efforts for the growth and development of that new country.
      Indians were troublesome. Several times they drove off animals belonging to the settlers. On one occasion two men who were looking after the horses and cattle were killed by the Indians. Sylvanus and some of the other men were sent to bring back the horses and cattle which had been driven off. Those were anxious hours for the wives who were watching and praying for the safe return of their husbands.
      After arriving in St. George, four more children were born to Sylvanus and Catherine: Emma Tryphena, July 19, 1862 (died October 10, 1864); Charles Franklin, November 11, 1864; Luella, January 1, 1867; and Oscar Willard, March 9, 1870.
      As the cattle business expanded, Sylvanus found it necessary to expand the area in which they would graze. During the summer month the cattle would spend time in the Pine Valley area and then push out through Mountain Meadow in the fall of the year. The cattle would then push on to the desert area for the winter month ending up near Enoch. Sylvanus could see an advantage of living in the Iron County area. Prior to 1872, Sylvanus had purchased some farming land at Summit, about 60 miles north of St. George. For a few years he attempted to care for both places with the help of the other children. This required many trips between St. George and Summit with a team and wagon.
      After being released from the Dixie Mission by Erastus Snow he sold his St. George home in 1872 and the family made a permanent home in Summit.
      Even though Sylvester moved from St. George before the temple was finished he still felt a close tie to seeing that it was completed. Aunt Zinie tells of the occasion when members of the Temple Committee visited them in Summit and Sylvester went upstairs and returned with $500 in gold pieces to help complete the temple. After the temple was finished and dedicated, Sylvanus and Catherine did temple work there and had their three oldest children sealed to them on February 20, 1878.
      The year after the Hulet family moved to Summit, Sylvanus was chosen to be the Presiding Elder. Five years later on July 27, 1877, the Summit Ward was organized and Sylvanus was ordained the Bishop of the Ward.
      Catherine labored a great deal among the sick. Whenever there was sickness in the community she was called upon to help care for them. When the first Relief Society was organized in Summit on March 10, 1878, she was chosen president, which position she faithfully fulfilled until her death on November 8, 1882. Catherine was buried in the Summit Cemetery.
      After the death of Catherine, Sylvanus married Elzina Robena Miller on March 21, 1883. They had five daughters: Nora Dean (adopted) born February 11, 1877; Eliza Ellen, July 28, 1884; Minnie Elzina, April 5, 1887; Theresa, July 5, 189; and Cora, September 5, 1891.
      On October 7, 1884, Sylvanus married Elizabeth (Betsy) Dalley. Of this union there was one daughter, Emma Wright, born March 10, 1890.
      Both Sylvanus and Catherine were systematic and orderly about their work. Everything was kept in order. They did not waste their means, or time. The home, farm buildings, farm machinery, the farm and farm crops and the animals were all well cared for, but nothing was wasted. Yet there was always something to share with others who were in need of assistance. Catherine was a wonderful wife and mother, as well as a willing helper to those in need of assistance in times of sickness or sorrow.
      Catherine and Sylvanus had President Brigham Young and other Church authorities stay in their home when they were traveling through that section of the state visiting the Saints on many occasions.
      Sylvanus filled the position of Bishop until 1888, when he was released. He remained faithful to the Church until his death on October 22, 1901. He is buried in the Summit Cemetery.
      The integrity of these ancestors, their habits of thrift and industry, their patience and kindness toward others had made their lives exemplary to their descendants as well as to others, and worthy of our gratitude and pride for the heritage they have left us.
      (Some of the information for this comes from the "Hulet Quarterly," August 1968, and "Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet and His Descendants," by J. Phillip Hanks 1980, and other items from the genealogy of Kent Hulet.)
      PICTURES:
      pg. 2: 'This is the first home that Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet built in Utah. It was located in Springville.'
      pg. 4: 'This home was built in St. George when the Hulet's were called to the Cotton Mission.'
      pg. 5: 'This is the last home built by Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet. Built in Summit. Aunt Zinie (Elzina) is holding a baby in front.'
      pg. 7: 'Early Mormon Settlements in Missouri.'"

      7. From the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. The following is a partial excerpt from the longer article entitled "David Stoker and Barbara Graybill," which is quoted in its entirety in the notes of David Stoker:
      "By August of 1815 David and Barbara had settled into family life in Bloomfield, Jackson County, Ohio. It was on the 24 August 1815 that their first child was born: Christine Stoker. By the spring of 1816, David's parents had also joined them on the new frontier of the Ohio River Valley. David and his father, Michael, are listed on the Jackson County, Ohio, voting registry for an election that was held on 1 April 1816. Also, David's youngest brother, Eller, was born in Bloomfield, Ohio.
      John Stoker, second son of David and Barbara, was born north of Bloomfield. He was born on 8 March 1817, in Madison Township, Jackson County, Ohio. William, their next Child, was born 26 March 1819 in Bloomfield Township, Jackson County, Ohio:
      [1820 Census:]
      David Stoker- Head of Family
      One female age 26-45, (Barbara Graybill age 28),
      One male age 16-26 (David age 25),
      One male 10-16 yrs (unknown),
      One female and two males under the age of 10 (Christena age 5, John age 3 and WIlliam age 1).
      The record also indicates that four people were engaged in agriculture. Two of these were probably David and Barbara. The record also listed two male slaves. The slaves were listed as one male 26-45 yrs of age and one male under the age of 14.
      It is interesting to note that between 1815 and 1824 that the family residential township changed four times. It is unknown why this occurred. Madison and Bloomfield Townships are located next to each other. It is probable that one of the following reasons accounts for this:
      The boundaries continually shifted during this time.
      The family lived on the border line of the two counties and which one was recorded depended on the person recording the event.
      The family was constantly on the move.
      After William, the rest of the children of David and Barbara were born in Bloomfield County, Illinois [KP: typo for Ohio?]:
      Nancy Stoker- October 1824 (No information on what day)
      Sarah Stoker- on 20 June 1827
      Catherine Stoker- on 24 July 1829
      Michael Stoker- on September 1833
      David and his family are not listed on the 1830 census records for Ohio or Indiana. (The family of John Stoker listed on the 1830 census in Ohio is that of David's brother, John W. Stoker.)
      A Change of Religion
      Between the years of 1830 to 1836 David and Barbara Stoker along with some of the extended family received missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of these missionaries were: Seymour Brunson, John A. Fisher, and Luke Johnson. All baptized members of the Stoker family into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John Stoker (David's son) was baptized by Seymour Brunson and Luke Johnson in 1834. David's younger brother, Michael Jr., baptized Barbara in 1836. ('LDS Biographical Encyclopedia.' Andrew Johnson Vol 2 pg. 252. Luke Johnson, Autobiography in 'Millennial Star' 1864, Lewis p 92)...
      An article in the local paper records that there was strong religious persecution against members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Vega area. This fighting lead to some families leaving Vega. ('Jackson Herald,' Friday, February 27, 1959 and cited in Jim Stoker's Stoker history 1993)
      It was in the fall and winter of 1836 that David Stoker, his father, Michael, with their families and some of the Graybill families left the Ohio valley traveling west. On the 15 August 1838, David bought 52+ acres of land in Harrison County, Indiana. His brother, William, bought 120 acres in Madison County, Indiana. (Bureau of Land Management- Eastern States- General land Office, records of the Ohio River Valley Survey)
      Other members of the extended Stoker family were already living in Indiana. David's sister, Elizabeth and her husband, James Welker, were married in Henry County, Indiana in 1828, and it's possible that their first son was born there. Albert Koons, a relative of Catherine Eller (David's mother), lived in Henry County, Indiana along with other Eller families. (The Indiana connections need to be fully researched to understand the detail of the different families movements.)...
      David, Barbara, and their grown children with their families, moved in to Central Iowa settling at a temporary camp the church called Mount Pisgah. They stayed long enough to replenish their supplies and help others as they could. It is noted in John's record (David's son) that some family members were in Mount Pisgah for nearly two years...
      Mount Pisgah is located on top of a large knoll. Local residents state that early farmers had removed some of the headstones from the many small cemeteries that dotted the hill. When the railroad came through it built its grades on top of the wagon roads, but there still are many remaining signs of the large community buried in the soil. Dugout depressions can still be seen in the hillsides, while cabin outlines are scattered around the area. The Mormon settlers built many small cabins, fenced in the settlement around the north and east sides down to the Grand River. Gardens were planted, communications centers set up.
      Today local volunteers from the neighboring towns, in cooperation with the current land owners, are working to map, restore, and provide some tour trails through the area. One local volunteer told this author that some believe there are a lot more graves there than are known. One of the schools has, as part of a history project, a working to find and map out the old rock wall fence. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints owns some land on the hilltop and has reconstructed a cabin and take care of the small cemetery. This area provides a small visitors center.
      Most of the hill top area is currently private land and is used for grazing purposes only. The land owner is aware of the history of his land and stated he did not have the heart to plow the area under. It has been left for nature to take care of it...
      One bright note of this time span for David and Barbara was that two of their daughters were married at Mount Pisgah. Catherine to Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet in May of 1850 and Sarah to Edward Horace Davis also within the same year. Also some grandchildren had now made their appearance into the family...
      William's family, along with his youngest brother, Michael and his family, and John McDaniel came into the Utah valley with ox teams in the company under the lead of Isaac Stewart. In the History of William Stoker and in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints historical records that Stewart's company consisted of 245 people with 53 wagons. The company arrived into Salt Lake City on the 28th of August, 1852. Some family descendants state that Barbara Graybill Stoker, Sarah Stoker and her husband, Edward Davis, were also in this wagon company. In the 'History of Catherine Stoker and Sylvanus Hulet' it states "Catherine's mother, her brothers: William, and Michael and her sisters: Christina, Sarah and her husband Edward Davis, were in the company of the Hulet's and all arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in the latter part of August. It was early summer of 1850 that Pres. Brigham Young called the Hulet family to settle in the Hobble Creek area. This area would later be known as Springville, Utah. They arrived in the first week of October in 1850. While at Hobble Creek, Michael, married Polly Brittann Hughes on the 1 Dec. 1854. They had met each other on the trail west...
      All of David and Barbara's children settled south of the Salt Lake City valley except for: Nancy who died at age 16, and John who settled in Bountiful, Utah with his friend and leader Lorenzo Snow...
      Barbara Graybill Stoker finished her days living with her daughter, Catherine, in Summit City, Iron Co., Utah where she passed away on October 3, 1872. She is buried in the small cemetery in the town of Summit, Utah. Catherine and Sylvanus Hulet lived the remainder of their days along with Sarah and her husband Edward Davis, in Summit. The family descendants are still living in Summit, raising livestock and caring for their family cemetery..."

      8. From an article entitled "The Family" from the book "Our Stoker Family Histories 1731-1881," Vol. II, comp. and ed. by Elayne Stoker, 2004, printed by Stevenson's Genealogy Center, Provo, UT. For the full transcriptional listing of the descendants of Michael Stoker and Catherine Stoker, see the notes of Michael Stoker - the following only pertains to this immediate family. Generation "1" is Michael Stoker and Catherine Eller:
      "The Michael Stoker Family as existed at the time of his death. Those names that are [bracketed] probably were involved in the Missouri experience...
      2. [David Stoker], born 23 Mar 1795 in Ashe Co., NC. In 1814 married [Barbara Graybill], born 1 Apr 1792 in Ashe Co., NC, daughter of John Peter Graybill and Christina Wampler. They came with Stoker and Graybill relatives to Jackson Co., OH where David participated in the spring elections of 1816. They moved to Missouri in 1837 and to Illinois in 1839. On May 27, 1852, David died of Cholera contracted while working with his brothers on a ferry at the Missouri River. He was getting ready to bring his family to Utah. His wife, Barbara, came with others of his family three weeks later. She died on October 3, 1872 in Summit, Iron Co., Utah.
      3. [Christine Stoker], born 24 Aug 1815 in Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH., married [John Riley McDaniel], son of James McDaniel and Zibiah McCarley, on Feb 8, 1835 in Jackson Co., OH. Resided in Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, Iowa, and Utah. Christine died on May 10, 1854 in Alpine, Utah Co., Utah.
      4. [Electa Jane McDaniel], born Nov. 3, 1835 in Jackson Co., OH, married James Eli Ashcraft in 1854. She died Jun 8, 1858.
      4. [Tabitha McDaniel], born Jan 29, 1837 in Jackson Co., OH, married William David Norton on 30 Jan 1855 in Alpine, Utah Co., Utah. She died Dec 11, 1920 in Nephi, Juab, Utah.
      3. [John Stoker], born Mar 8, 1817 at Madison, Jackson Co., OH, married [Jane McDaniel], daughter of James McDaniel and Zibiah McCarley on Jan 21, 1836. John and Jane, the following year moved to Missouri. In 1839 they moved to Illinois; in 1846 to Mt. Pisgah, Iowa; in 1848 to Salt Lake City, Utah and in 1849 to Bountiful, Utah. In 1851, John was ordained bishop of the North Canyon Ward where he served for the next 23 years. In Nov 1869 to Mar 1870 John served a short time mission for the LDS church. He visited many of his relatives in the Midwest at that time. Four years after his release as bishop, John was set apart as a member of the Davis Stake high council. He also served as a patriarch which offices he held until his death caused by a stroke in the spring of 1881. John died Jun 11, 1881 in Bountiful, Davis Co., Utah.
      4. [Alma Stoker], born Dec 7, 1835 in Lick Twp., Jackson Co., Ohio, married Catherine Tolman on Jan 23, 1879. He died Jun 5, 1897.
      3. [William Stoker], born Mar 26, 1819 in Bloomfield, Jackson Co., OH, married [Almira Winegar], daughter of Samuel Thomas Winegar and Rhoda Cummins, in Oct 1838 at Far West, Caldwell Co., MO. William moved to Illinois where in 1844 he was living six miles south of Nauvoo on the Carthage road. He moved to Mt Pisgah, Harrison Co., Iowa in the exodus from Nauvoo in 1846. He crossed the plains in 1852 and settled Spanish Fork, Utah Co., Utah.
      3. [Nancy Stoker], born Oct 1824 in Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH. Died about 1840 probably in Illinois.
      3. [Catherine Stoker], born Jul 24, 1829 in Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH, married Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet on May 19, 1850 at Mt Pisgah, Harrison Co., IA. She had moved to Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa with her family. She and Sylvanus moved to Springville, then to Iron Co., where her family was close to her sister, Sarah, and her brother, Michael and their families.
      3. [Sarah Stoker], born 26 Jun 1829 in Bloomfield Twp., Jackson Co., OH, married Edward Horace Davis about 1849. They moved to Iron Co., Utah. She died Mar 10, 1908 at Summit Creek, Iron Co., UT.
      3. [Michael Stoker], born Sep 12, 1833 in Bloomfield, Jackson Co., OH, married Polly Brittann Hughes on Dec 1, 1854."

      9. FHL book 929.273 St67d "Descendants of William Stoker (1819-1892): with a View of his Ancestors," by Jay and Rachel Phillips Deeben, Feb. 2014, pp. 46-50; there are some variances in birth and death dates:
      "Catherine Stoker (1829-1882), by Ora H. Barlow and submitted by Mitzie Rogers. Edited and footnoted by Jay Deeben.
      Catherine Stoker, daughter of David Stoker and Barbara Graybill, was born 29 Jul 1829, in Bloomfield, Jackson County, Ohio.[1]
      The Stokers were early converts to the Church. They suffered through the persecutions so common at that time. They were among the Saints who moved to Jackson County, Missouri, later to be driven out to other places in Missouri, and finally to Nauvoo, Illinois.
      David Stoker helped with the building of the Nauvoo temple and some of the homes in the city of Nauvoo. He and his family left Nauvoo with other Saints and crossed Iowa. It was at Mt. Pisgah[2] that Sylvanus Hulet, son of Charles Hulet and Margaret Ann Noah,[3] met and fell in love with Catherine Stoker. They were married 19 May 1850,[4] by a Reverend March. Sylvanus was born 14 Mar 1826, in Nelson, Portage, Ohio.[5] Evidently, the Hulet's and Stoker's had been in some of the groups who had stayed to protect some of the villages as they were not in the first companies to go to Utah.
      Sylvanus and Catherine started their journey westward from Kanesville, Iowa, presently Council Bluffs on 11 Jun 1850, with a company of Saints led by James Pace.[6] This company arrived in Salt Lake City sometime between 20-23 Sept 1850. Shortly after their arrival in the Salt Lake Valley President Young asked the Hulet's to go on with some other families to Hobble Creek (Springville, Utah) to help settle that area.
      Sylvanus and his father took up farming here as well as chair making as a means of providing for their families.
      The Indians here were unfriendly and could not be trusted. One day while Sylvanus was away from home, an Indian came and asked Catherine for bread and flour. At that time flour was very scarce among the Saints so she told him she had no bread. At that, he stepped over to the cradle, drew his bow and pointed the arrow at the baby. Fearing that he would harm the child, she gave the Indian the bread they so sorely needed for themselves. After securing the food, the Indian seemed satisfied and left. In 1861 Sylvanus and Catherine were called with others to help settle the Dixie Country. They accepted the call and left the home they had built in Springville to go south.
      Dixie was a desolate country. However, Catherine and Sylvanus were among the 300 families[7] who were called to settle that area. They worked diligently to build the area up by planting vineyards, orchards, and farms. They grew cotton for a time which was made into clothing. They trained their hands to do many things that only pioneers could accomplish. In time the Cotton Mission ceased to exist and families began looking elsewhere to live and work.
      Sylvanus had purchased some farming land at Summit, Iron County, about 60 miles north of St. George. The family moved there in 1872 to settle permanently. Sylvanus was ordained bishop of the Summit Ward in 1877, becoming the first bishop of that ward.
      "Catherine labored a great deal among the sick. Whenever there was sickness in the community she was called on to help care for them. When the first Relief Society was organized in Summit, March 10, 1878, she was chosen as president, which position she faithfully fulfilled until her death on November 8, 1882.''[8]
      Catherine and Sylvanus proved themselves to be true to the Church and obedient to authority when called upon to perform any duty. They built a good home in Springville, another home in St. George, and a third one in Summit. These homes are still standing and have been lived in continuously since they were built.
      Both Sylvanus and Catherine were systematic and orderly about their work. Everything was kept in order. They did not waste their means, or time. The home, farm buildings, farm machinery, the farm and farm crops and the animals were all well cared for, but nothing was wasted. Yet there was always something to share with others who were in need of assistance. Catherine was a wonderful wife and mother, as well as a willing helper to those in need of assistance in times of sickness or sorrow. She and Sylvanus had President Brigham Young in their home as a guest several times, also others of the Church authorities when they were traveling through that section of the state visiting the Saints.
      Catherine did not live long enough to enjoy much of the fruits of her labors. She had worked by the side of her husband through all their married life, but she passed away on 8 Nov 1882 in Summit, Iron, Utah about the time they were able to live more comfortably than in former years. Sylvanus Hulet lived nineteen more years after Catherine passes away. He died on 25 Oct 1901 in Summit, Iron, Utah.
      The integrity of these ancestors, their habits of thrift and industry, their patience and kindness toward others has made their lives exemplary to their descendants as well as to others, and worthy of our gratitude and pride for the heritage they have left us.
      Children of Sylvanus Hulet and Catherine Stoker Hulet[9] (Name, Birth date, Birth Place, Death date, Death place):
      John Riley Hulet[10], 27 Feb 1851, Springville, Utah, Utah, 11 Jan 1925, Snowflake, Navajo, Arizona. John married Mary Josephine Smith, daughter of Jesse Nathaniel Smith and Emma Seraphine West, born 23 Jan 1855 in Parowan, Iron, Utah. The couple was married on 12 Oct 1875 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.
      Sarah Ann Hulet[11], 30 Sep 1852, Springville, Utah, Utah, 11 Mar 1944, Parowan, Iron, Utah. Sarah married Peter Wimmer, son of John Wimmer and Elizabeth Hendricks, born 23 Mar 1842, in Columbus, Adams, Illinois. The couple was married on 31 May 1875, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah.
      Barbara Adlinda Hulet[12] ,10 Nov 1854 Springville, Utah, Utah, 6 Jun 1930, Summit, Iron, Utah, Barbara married William Hoy Smith born 16 Mar 1854, Noridge, Norwich, Norfolk, England. They were married on 22 Oct 1879, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet, Jr.[13], 17 Apr 1857, Springville, Utah, Utah, (twin), 13 Dec 1942, Enterprise, Morgan, Utah. Sylvanus married Mary Ida Dalley, daughter of James Dalley and Petrine Nielsen Bertelsen, born 15 Nov 1864, in Summit, Iron, Utah. They were married 25 Apr 1883, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Sylvester Silas Hulet[14] 17 Apr 1857 Springville, Utah, Utah (twin) 6 Feb 1950 Wendell, Gooding, Idaho. Sylvester married Mary Elizabeth Dalley, daughter of James Dalley and Emma Wright, born 8 Sep 1856, in Fort Johnson, Iron, Utah. They were married 22 Oct 1879, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Catherine Melissa Hulet[15], 18 May 1860, Springville, Utah, Utah, 28 Nov 1956, Joseph, Sevier, Utah. Catherine married James Hillman Dalley, son of William Dalley and Mandana Hillman, born 11 Dec 1855, in Fort Johnson, Iron, Utah. They were married on 8 Nov 1877, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Emma Tryphena Hulet[16], 19 Jul 1862, St. George, Washington, Utah, 10 Oct 1864, St. George, Washington, Utah. Emma never married.
      Charles Franklin Hulet[17], 11 Nov 1864 St. George, Washington, Utah, 29 Nov 1915, Newcastle, Iron, Utah. Charles married Harriet Maria Dalley, daughter of James Dalley and Emma Wright, born 29 May 1865, in Summit, Iron, Utah. They were married on 14 Oct 1885, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Luella Hulet[18], 1 Jan 1867, St. George, Washington, Utah, 15 Jun 1961, Driggs, Teton, Idaho. Luella married Robert Bertelsen Dalley, son of James Dalley and Petrine Nielsen Bertelsen, born 24 Sep 1862, in Summit, Iron, Utah. They were married 21 Apr 1889, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Oscar Willard Hulet[19], 9 Mar 1870, St. George, Washington, Utah, 8 Oct 1940, Cedar City, Iron, Utah. Oscar married Susannah Melling Jones, daughter of Sylvester Frazer Jones and Susannah Melling, born 16 Apr 1879, in Enoch, Iron, Utah. They were married on 15 Jun 1898, in St. George, Washington, Utah.
      Chapter Notes for Catherine Stoker:
      1. Thompson, Maurine W. F., GG Granddaugher of Catherine Stoker Hulet; "Pioneer History of Catherine Stoker Hulet," as found in "Women of Faith & Fortitude, Daughters of the Utah Pioneers," Salt Lake City, Utah; Section 1, p. 1.
      2. In 1846 Mormons established a Waystation named Mt. Pisgah on the western side of Clarke
      County in an area that eventually became the eastern side of Union County. This was the temporary home of thousands of Mormons as they traveled west. The last Mormon left in 1852. Website: (http://iagenweb.org/union/history/history.html)
      3. Charles Hulet and Margaret AI1nNoah Hulet are listed among the names arriving in Salt Lake City with Unidentified Companies of pioneers in1850. This list can be accessed at website: (<http://iagenweb.org/union/history/history.html>), and search for Charles Hulet.
      4. Thompson, Maurine W. F., Section 1, p. 1.
      5. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Familysearch.org, Family History Department, PIN: KWZV-PHX.
      6. Church History Dept., The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, James Pace Company
      (1850), website: <http://classic.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneercompanysearch/1,15773,,00.html>. Search for Catherine Hulet. Company departed Kanesville, Iowa 11 Jun 1850 and arrived 20-23 Sept 1850.
      7. Sons of the Utah Pioneer - Cotton Mission Chapter, "Utah's Dixie Historical Sites," "Called to Dixie" Dixie Pioneers, p. 2, accessed 5 Mar 2013, <http://www.sonsofutahpioneers.info/hs/a17-dixiepioneers.html>.
      8. Thompson, Maurine W. F., Section 1, p. 2.
      9. Information about the children of Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet and Catherine Stoker came from: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, "FamilySearch," database, FamilySearch. (<http://familysearch.org/>: accessed 4 Jun 2011)
      10. farnilysearch.org <http://farnilysearch.org/>: PIN: KWCZ-KBQ
      11. familysearch.org <http://familysearch.org/>: PIN: KWCN-ZXW
      12. familysearch.org <http://familysearch.org/>: PIN: K2MQ-VDR
      13. familysearch.org <http://familysearch.org/>: PIN: KWCC-K3X
      14. familysearch.org <http://familysearch.org/>: PIN: KWZ9-HTL
      15. familysearch.org <http://familysearch.org/>: PIN: KWZZ-JJQ
      16. familysearch.org <http://fan1i1ysearch.org/>: PIN: KWV7-T4B
      17. familysearch.org <http://fa1ni1ysearch.org/>: PIN: KWZ9-ZL2
      18. farnilysearch.org <http://farnilysearch.org/>: PIN: KWZQ-FJT
      19. familysearch.org <http://familysearch.org/>: PIN: KWCR-9R8"

      BIRTH:
      1. Date per website for Utah State Historical Society Cemeteries Database; 8 Jan 2002.

      2. Per DUP biography cited above. It has variant date of 29 Jul 1829 which is incorrect.

      3. Per tombstone.

      4. Online Ordinance Index information given by themselves: "#1 John Riley Hulet, b. 27 Feb 1851 at Springville, UT; #2 Sarah Anne Hulet Wimmer, b. 30 Sep 1852 at Springville, UT; #3 Barbara Adalinda Hulet, b. 18 Nov 1854 at Springville, UT. Sealed to parents Sylvanus Cyrus Hulet, b. 14 Mar 1826 at Portage Co., OH and Catherine Stoker Hulet, b. 24 Jul 1829 at Jackson, OH. M.F. Farnsworth, Recorder." (Per FHL film 170583, St. George Temple Adoption Records, book A, p. 71, 20 Feb 1878.)

      5. Exact township per 1820 and 1830 censuses for Madison Township, Jackson, Ohio.

      MARRIAGE:
      1. Per DUP biography cited above. Biography of husband cited in his notes also mentions a variant date of 19 Apr 1850.

      2. Marriage info from Ordinance Index.

      DEATH:
      1. Date per website for Utah State Historical Society Cemeteries Database online: Catherine Hulet, b. 24 Jul 1829, d. 8 Nov 1882, bur. Summit Cemetery, L-7 g.

      2. Per DUP biography cited above.

      BURIAL:
      1. Place per website for Utah State Historical Society Cemeteries Database; 8 Jan 2002. Notes: L-7 g.

      2. Place per DUP biography cited above.

      3. Visited and viewed tombstone 25 Dec 2002. Photos on file. Cemetery is right next to Interstate 15. Bottom of tombstone was covered with frozen sod so I could only get the following partial transcription: "In Memory of Catharine, Beloved Wife of S.C. Hulet, Born July 24, 1829, Died Nov..." Photo on file.

      SOURCES_MISC:
      1. Mentioned in the book "The Howard Leytham Stoker Von Dollen Family Histories, "FHL 929.273 H833a, by Doris Lewis, 2017 So. 80th Ave., Omaha, Nebraska, 68124, p. 92.

      2. Mentioned in the FHL book 929.273 P684pn: "Graybill/Stoker/Eller/Smith/Koons/Pitt Connections," by Norman E. 'Gene' Pitt, 1996, p. 86.

      3. FHL Book 929.273EL54h "George Michael Eller and Descendants of His in America," compiled by James W. Hook, 1957, also on FHL film 896571, item 2, p. 101.

      4. Nauvoo LDS Land and Records Office research file (copy in my possession as of 2 Jun 2007 and also partially viewable at www.earlylds.com). Includes family group sheet from Ancestral File and copy of Susan Easton Black's book on LDS Members.