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According to the 1881 census, this family were living at 6 Tanhouse Yard, Bradford!!! I did not expect them to move over there! There may well be more children, but not having seen the 1891 census for Bradford I cannot say just yet.
Louis was a Paper hanger. They were living in Barker Hill Court when Isabella was christened in June of 1877.
St. Crux
Her parents were living in Barker Hill Court, York at the time of her birth.
St Maurice
Resided: Chicago Illinois, then Bellflower California, then Sherman Oaks California.
Cousin to Dave Pate - Not clear in the context if it was he or Annie Baldwin Wells. Based upon source Pocket Diary, Emma Baldwin references Cousin Dave and Auntie. Based upon this, Dave Pate is probable a second cousin to MBW and first cousin to Annie Baldwin.
Birth Certificate Notes:
Name of mother is incorrectly stated. Married name given, not maiden name.
Affidavit signed by Francis G Burgess attesting to Birth. Signed at St. Louis, MO on March 2, 1942. Francis G. Burgess relationship is a 3rd Cousin.
From an old book page, he was born at 7:30 AM, Feb 20, 1891, in Chicago.
Died at 3:15 PM, at Valley Presbyterian Hospital, Van Nuys, California.
Died of Salmonella Type B, causing Renal Shutdown and Pulmonary Edema.
Oakwood Memorial Park,
Memorial Service was held at Meyer & Mitchell Funeral Home, Van Nuys, California, at 1:30 PM, April 1, 1970.
McClury's Book Store
Hardinge Bros. Michinery
Corn Exchange Bank
Mary Elizabeth (Marie) Randolph-7006
Used the name Marie (Christened Name) until the time she was married, then Mary. According to MB Wells Jr., she used the names of Mary, Marie, Maria (pronounced Mariah), and a few other similar names, even during his childhood.
Resided: Chicago Illinois, then Bellflower California, then Van Nuys California.
Died at 8:15 AM
Primary cause of death was Congestive Heart Failure and Cardiovascular Disease.
Death Certificate has an error in Father's Name. Shows Charles C. Randolph, not Charles W. Randolph.
No Soc Ser Death Index record found as of March 1997 Index.
Oakwood Memorial Park.
Memorial Service held at the Vanowen Baptist Church.
From the 1871 Census:
40 Aldwark, York:
Wells, James, Head, Married, 55, Tinner, Born York
Wells, Sarah, Wife, Married, 55, Born York
Wells, John, SOn, Unmarried, 30, Born YorkJames was a Tinner.
Mother's name shown as Ann.
Holy Trinity Kings Court.
St. Saviour
She was still alive in April 1891, as I found both Sarah and her husband on the census. They were living at 41, Aldwark. Her husband James was a Tinner, but had retired by the time of this census.
!In the 1881 census, they were still living in Aldwark, and also a son, John was living with them. He was also a TInner, 38, and unmarried.
~he was baptised in the Ogden Temple 17 May 1980, and endowed 25 Sep 1980 at Ogden.
John was not married at the time of the 1881 Census, and was living with his Parents. He and his Father were both Tinners. They were living in Aldwark, York, though no House Number was given on the Census. According to Dick Wells, John never married.
1861 Census:RG9 Piece 3546 Folio 110 Page 29 THis has him as a Widower with a concubine! and 4 children.
!1871 Census: RG10 Piece 4752 Folio 137 Page 7 This has his wife and three children with him.
!This is apparently the second marriage of David, but I have yet to find any trace of his first marriage.
!I found an interesting entry in a book containing applications for the Freedom of the city of York, or to be more precise, applications to start an Apprenticeship. Volume D16, page 275:-Wells, David, a poor child belonging to the Parish of St Crux, York, Apprentice to John Simpson and William Hudson, of the Parish of Holy Tinity Goodramgate, Whitemiths & Co, Partners, until he attains 21 years. dated 21 Sep 1830.
David's parents had moved from St Sampson's parish to the Parish of St Crux between 1821 and 1823, when his sister Elizabeth was Christened there.
From a letter written in 1893 by William R. Wells and H, believed toJoseph Wells and Annie (Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children arewell, George never writes. News from England not very good. Louis and his wife and daughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well, David. Joseph's wife and Tom's children dead" and "Polly lost two of her children. We send our love to you and your wife and the two fine grandchildren"
Mother's name shown as Ann.Saint Sampson.
!From Dick Wells:Wells Mystery
Here are 2 census records, that appear to be George & Ann (Mary Ann)'s son David and family. Both David and Mary Ann appear to be the correct ages, but Mary Ann reports Leeds, not York for her birth place.
It is interesting that they are for houses next to each other. Also, both men (David's) are Tin Plate Workers.
A search of the IGI for the children did not yield any information. Neither did a search on the granddaughter.
Anybody have any thoughts?
Dick
!1881 Census for York:
! Dwelling: 6 Regents Court
Census Place: Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4773 Folio 66 Page 7
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
David WELLS M 63 M York, York, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Tin Plate Worker
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Dwelling: 8 Regents Court
Census Place: Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4773 Folio 66 Page 7
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Mary Ann WELLS M 55 F Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Rel: Head
David WELLS U 19 M York, York, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Tin Plate Worker
Harriet WELLS 14 F York, York, England
Rel: Daur
Florence RANDER 7 F Leeds, York, England
Rel: Grand DaurPerhaps this would make sense if they owned two buidings, one of which was home, and the other the workplace??
1861 Census:RG9 Piece 3546 Folio 110 Page 29 THis has him as a Widower with a concubine! and 4 children.
!1871 Census: RG10 Piece 4752 Folio 137 Page 7 This has his wife and three children with him.
!This is apparently the second marriage of David, but I have yet to find any trace of his first marriage.
!I found an interesting entry in a book containing applications for the Freedom of the city of York, or to be more precise, applications to start an Apprenticeship. Volume D16, page 275:-Wells, David, a poor child belonging to the Parish of St Crux, York, Apprentice to John Simpson and William Hudson, of the Parish of Holy Tinity Goodramgate, Whitemiths & Co, Partners, until he attains 21 years. dated 21 Sep 1830.
David's parents had moved from St Sampson's parish to the Parish of St Crux between 1821 and 1823, when his sister Elizabeth was Christened there.
From a letter written in 1893 by William R. Wells and H, believed toJoseph Wells and Annie (Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children arewell, George never writes. News from England not very good. Louis and his wife and daughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well, David. Joseph's wife and Tom's children dead" and "Polly lost two of her children. We send our love to you and your wife and the two fine grandchildren"
Mother's name shown as Ann.Saint Sampson.
!From Dick Wells:Wells Mystery
Here are 2 census records, that appear to be George & Ann (Mary Ann)'s son David and family. Both David and Mary Ann appear to be the correct ages, but Mary Ann reports Leeds, not York for her birth place.
It is interesting that they are for houses next to each other. Also, both men (David's) are Tin Plate Workers.
A search of the IGI for the children did not yield any information. Neither did a search on the granddaughter.
Anybody have any thoughts?
Dick
!1881 Census for York:
! Dwelling: 6 Regents Court
Census Place: Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4773 Folio 66 Page 7
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
David WELLS M 63 M York, York, England
Rel: Head
Occ: Tin Plate Worker
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Dwelling: 8 Regents Court
Census Place: Holy Trinity, Kingston-upon-Hull, York, England
Source: FHL Film 1342153 PRO Ref RG11 Piece 4773 Folio 66 Page 7
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Mary Ann WELLS M 55 F Leeds, Yorkshire, England
Rel: Head
David WELLS U 19 M York, York, England
Rel: Son
Occ: Tin Plate Worker
Harriet WELLS 14 F York, York, England
Rel: Daur
Florence RANDER 7 F Leeds, York, England
Rel: Grand DaurPerhaps this would make sense if they owned two buidings, one of which was home, and the other the workplace??
This William joined the LDS church in 1854 with his family. They were living in Bradford at the time, so it is no wonder that I have never been able to find them!
The middle name of Robert is not on his Birth records.
1870 Census - 20th Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, Pages 16-7, House 114,on 6/22/1870.
William Wells, 51, Baker, born England
Henrietta Wells, 48, Housekeeper
George Wells, 21, Laborer
Alfred Wells, 17, Laborer
Joseph Wells, 15
Hiram Wells, 15
Maryon Wells, 12
From a letter written by William Robert Wells in 1893, believed to Joseph Wells and Annie(Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children are well, George neverwrites. News from England not very good. Louis and his wife anddaughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well, David. Josephswife and Toms children dead" and "Polly lost two of her children. Wesend our love to you and your wife and the two fine grandchildren".Later in the letter, "think them fine boys".
All Saints Pavement. Birth Certificate does not have amiddle name orinitial.
Burial records show cause of death as General Debility and Dropsy.Death certificate states Mitral Vascular Heart Disease and SenileDecay. Was confined to his home for the last 3 months due toillness.. Informant on Death Certificate was Geo. W Coons (not arelative).
All Saints Pavement church. Mothers name shown as Ann.
Date of birth wrong on Burial records.
Departed from Bradford to Plymouth, boarded the Monarch of the Sea atLiverpool. Ship left on 4/28/1864, with 974 Mormon's aboard, arrivingNew York on 6/3/1864, after 36 days at sea. Departed from New York toWyoming, Nebraska (south of Omaha) where the Mormon Wagon Trains wereassembled for the trip to Salt Lake City. Left Wyoming, Nebraska inthe John R. Murdock company on 6/29/1864. The Wagon Company contained78 people. Arrived in Salt Lake City on 8/26/1864.
The ships roster shows the following Wells aboard: Alfred, Louis,Henrietta, Hyrum, Joseph, George, Mary Ann, and William. The entryfor Louis Wells is beleived not to be part of the family, as theirLouis remained in England. This Louis did not appear on the WagonTrain Rosters.
The Wagon Train Journal History roster shows the following Wells, as afamily: William (44), Henrietta (41), George (15), Alfred (12), Joseph(9), Hyrum (9), and Mary Ann (6). All were from Bradford. No otherWells are contained on the roster.
Mormon Church, Leeds, Yorkshire, England Also, 2/13/1857 at the Bradford Branch.
The middle name of Robert is not on his Birth records.Emigration: Ship: Monarch of the Sea
Date of Departure: 28 Apr 1864 Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
LDS Immigrants: 974 Church Leader: John Smith (Church Patriarch)
Date of Arrival: 3 Jun 1864 Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Source(s): BMR, Book #1048, pp. 42-81,161 (FHL #025,692); SMR, pp. 1-44; Customs #493 (FHL #175,597)
Notes: "DEPARTURE. -- We had the pleasure of clearing the ship Monarch of the Sea (Captain Kirkaldy) for the port of New York, on Tuesday, the 26th instant. This ship was chartered to sail on the 23rd instant; but, owing to unavoidable detention in loading and unloading the cargo, through having to change her berth in the dock, she could not be got ready for clearing before Tuesday. She did not sail until the morning of Thursday, the 28th instant. This further delay was attributable to the difficulty in obtaining sailors. So many ships having been prevented form reaching the port by the strong easterly winds which have lately prevailed, and the bounty offered by the American navy inducing so many sailors to enter into their service, there has been a great scarcity of that class of men, of late, in this port. This goodly ship has sailed with 973 souls of the Saints on board, nearly every one of whom have paid their way through to Wyoming. This is the largest company of Saints, we believe, which has ever sailed from the shores of Europe for America. Though they have had some inconveniences to endure, through the ship not being completely prepared to receive them at the time they were advised to come forward, good feelings and good order were noticeable in their midst, and they formed no exception, in this respect, to the many companies of Saints which have left these shores for Zion. On Sunday, the 24th, a public meeting was held on board the ship, in the Bramley-Moore Dock, at which meeting several of the elders spoke, in Danish and English, and imparted much instruction, pertinent to the occasion, and the circumstances which surrounded the Saints, and which, if treasured up by the Saints, would be profitable to them on their journey. The company was also organized at this meeting . Elder John Smith (patriarch) was appointed to preside, and Elders John D. Chase, J. P. R. Johnson and Parley P. Pratt were appointed his counsellors, and to assist him in taking charge of the Saints. Elders to preside over the various wards, into which the ship will be divided, were also selected at this meeting. Five elders who were sent form Zion on missions to Europe sailed on this ship. Their names are -- John Smith, John D. Chase, J. P. R. Johnson, Parley P. Pratt and Christoffer Holberg. . . ."
<MS, 26:19 (May 7, 1864), pp.298-99>Emigration: "Thurs. 28. [Apr. 1864] -- The ship Monarch of the Sea, sailed from Liverpool, England, with 973 Saints, under the direction of Patriarch John Smith. It arrived at New York June 3rd, and the emigrants reached Wyoming, Nebraska, in safety."
<CC, p.71>Emigration: ". . . On April 10th, at 5 p.m., the Swedish steamer 'L. J. Bager' sailed from Copenhagen, carrying 350 emigrants from Sweden and Norway and some from the Fredericia Conference, Denmark, in charge of Johan P. R. Johansen. This company of Saints went by steamer to Lubeck, thence by rail to Hamburg, thence by steamer to Hull, in England, and thence by rail to Liverpool, where the emigrants joined another company of emigrating Saints which sailed from Copenhagen three days later. On April 13, 1864, the English steamer 'Sultana' sailed from Copenhagen, Denmark, with 353 emigrants from different conferences in Denmark, excepting a few from Fredericia, who, on account of the war, had to go direct to Hamburg. This company was in charge of President Jesse N. Smith, who returned home from a successful mission to Scandinavia. Elder John Smith, who on account of poor health had labored in the mission office in Copenhagen, and Christoffer Holberg, who had labored in Sweden, also left with this company, returning to their homes in Zion. The following eders who had presided over conferences, were among the emigrants; Niels C. Edlefsen, Peter C. Geertsen, Peter C. Carstensen, Nils C. Flygare, Anders Swedlund, Jens Hansen, Lars Nilsson, Anders Pontus Soderborg and Jens C. Olsen. A number of the traveling elders, who had diligently labored in the ministry, also emigrated with this company, which, like the preceding one, went by way of Lubeck, Hamburg and Grimsby to Liverpool, where they were joined by the company that sailed from Copenhagen, April 10th. On Tuesday, April 26th, the ship 'Monarch of the Sea' cleared for sailing, and on Thursday, April 28th, sailed from Liverpool, England, with 973 souls on board. Patriarch John Smith was chosen president of the company with Elders John D. Chase, Johan P. R. Johansen and Parley P. Pratt, junior, as his counselors. Elders were also appointed to take charge of the different divisions of the company. During the voyage there was considerable sickness and some deaths, mostly of children. In the morning of June 3rd the 'Monarch of the Sea' arrived at New York where the landing of the emigrants at Castle Garden at once took place. In the evening they boarded a steamer for Albany, N. Y., and from there they traveled by train to St. Joseph, Missouri; thence by steamer up the Missouri River to Wyoming, Nebraska, from which place most of the Scandinavian Saints were taken to the Valley by Church teams, of which 170 were sent out by the Church that season. Thus about four hundred Scandinavian emigrating Saints crossed the plains in Captain William B. Preston's company of about 50 Church teams, that left Wyoming, Nebraska, in the beginning of June, and arrived in Salt Lake City, Sept. 15, 1864. . . ."
<HSM, pp.18
Some old records show the name as Harriet.
Occupation: Housekeeper (Housewife).
Resided: Bradford, Yorkshire, England, then Salt Lake City, Utah (1870Census), Richfield, Utah (1893 from a letter), then Chicago, Illinois.
Incorrectly reported as 1820 and 1832 on some documents. Also reported as 6/1/1823 on the LDS Ordinance records.
Birth shown in IGI under her married name.
11/12/96
A check with Sevier County, Utah, for death records found no Wells'entries. The Clerk's Office reports their records are "scanty" between1890 and 1905. They were residing in Richfield, Utah, during 1890's.
Source Dunn reports date of death as 8/8/1895.
Burial records report cause of death as General Debility.
Date of death wrong on burial records.
She was baptised into the LDS church in Leeds 15 Jul 1853
Also 2/13/1857 at the Bradford Branch.
Departed from Bradford to Plymouth, boarded the Monarch of the Sea atLiverpool. Ship left on 4/28/1864, with 974 Mormon's aboard, arriving New York on 6/3/1864, after 36 days at sea. Departed from New York to Wyoming, Nebraska (south of Omaha) where the Mormon Wagon Trains were assembled for the trip to Salt Lake City. Left Wyoming, Nebraska inthe John R. Murdock company on 6/29/1864. The Wagon Company contained78 people. Arrived in Salt Lake City on 8/26/1864.The ships roster shows the following Wells aboard: Alfred, Louis,Henrietta, Hyrum, Joseph, George, Mary Ann, and William. The entryfor Louis Wells is believed not to be part of the family, as theirLouis remained in England. This Louis did not appear on the Wagon Train Rosters.
The Wagon Train Journal History roster shows the following Wells, as afamily: William (44), Henrietta (41), George (15), Alfred (12), Joseph(9), Hyrum (9), and Mary Ann (6). All were from Bradford. No otherWells are contained on the roster.
Source Royce also shows Endowment on 5/12/1866 at Endowment House
Louisa Elizabeth Or Polly Wells-6437
Born at home 3/22/1843, Palmers Lane, Parish of St. Saviour, York,Yorkshire.
DOB incorrectly reported as 5/22/1843 on some records.
!The following extract from a letter is by Polly's Father, William Robert Wells. Does this suggest that Herbert was not alive in 1893???......
This suggests that she had married and had at least two children, who died, probably young.From a letter written in 1893, believed to Joseph Wells and Annie (Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children are well, George neverwrites. News from England not very good. Louis and his wife anddaughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well, David. Joseph's wife and Toms children dead" and "Polly lost two of her children. We send our love to you and your wife and the two fine grandchildren". Later in the letter, "think them fine boys".
Died at home, 6 Aldwark, Parish of Helen on the Walls, Walgate, York,Yorkshire. Cause of death was Influenza, duration 1 week.
No spouse shown on 1880 Census.
From a letter written in 1893 by William R. Wells and H, believed toJoseph Wells and Annie (Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children arewell, George never writes. News from England not very good. Louis andhis wife and daughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well,David. Josephs wife and Toms children dead" and "Polly lost two of herchildren.
Born at home 12/3/1848, 45 Wellington Street, Bradford.
DOB also shown incorrectly as Jan 2 or Jan 3,1848 on some records.
Source Royce reports the 1900 Census shows him living alone inBringham, Utah.
Departed from Bradford to Plymouth, boarded the Monarch of the Sea atLiverpool. Ship left on 4/28/1864, with 974 Mormon's aboard, arrivingNew York on 6/3/1864, after 36 days at sea. Departed from New York toWyoming, Nebraska (south of Omaha) where the Mormon Wagon Trains wereassembled for the trip to Salt Lake City. Left Wyoming, Nebraska inthe John R. Murdock company on 6/29/1864. The Wagon Company contained78 people. Arrived in Salt Lake City on 8/26/1864.
The ships roster shows the following Wells aboard: Alfred, Louis,Henrietta, Hyrum, Joseph, George, Mary Ann, and William. The entryfor Louis Wells is beleived not to be part of the family, as theirLouis remained in England. This Louis did not appear on the WagonTrain Rosters.
The Wagon Train Journal History roster shows the following Wells, as afamily: William (44), Henrietta (41), George (15), Alfred (12), Joseph(9), Hyrum (9), and Mary Ann (6). All were from Bradford. No otherWells are contained on the roster.
DOB incorrectly reported as 12/11/1852 on some records.
Salt Lake City Cemetery, no details of location other than "D ---".
Departed from Bradford to Plymouth, boarded the Monarch of the Sea atLiverpool. Ship left on 4/28/1864, with 974 Mormon's aboard, arrivingNew York on 6/3/1864, after 36 days at sea. Departed from New York toWyoming, Nebraska (south of Omaha) where the Mormon Wagon Trains wereassembled for the trip to Salt Lake City. Left Wyoming, Nebraska inthe John R. Murdock company on 6/29/1864. The Wagon Company contained78 people. Arrived in Salt Lake City on 8/26/1864.
The ships roster shows the following Wells aboard: Alfred, Louis,Henrietta, Hyrum, Joseph, George, Mary Ann, and William. The entryfor Louis Wells is beleived not to be part of the family, as theirLouis remained in England. This Louis did not appear on the WagonTrain Rosters.
The Wagon Train Journal History roster shows the following Wells, as afamily: William (44), Henrietta (41), George (15), Alfred (12), Joseph(9), Hyrum (9), and Mary Ann (6). All were from Bradford. No otherWells are contained on the roster.
Source Royce shows 5/31/1968 at Logan
He appears to have been Endowed---9 feb 1974 Los Angeles Temple.
Conflicting information on DOB. The IGI has 2/13/1857 for the datewith a location of Bradford/Leeds. Sources Royce, Dunn, and LDSOrdinance Archive Record shows Aug. 1856.
Died at home, Thornton Road, Bradford. Cause of death was a Fit. Agewas 4 months.
This William joined the LDS church in 1854 with his family. They were living in Bradford at the time, so it is no wonder that I have never been able to find them!
The middle name of Robert is not on his Birth records.
1870 Census - 20th Ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, Pages 16-7, House 114,on 6/22/1870.
William Wells, 51, Baker, born England
Henrietta Wells, 48, Housekeeper
George Wells, 21, Laborer
Alfred Wells, 17, Laborer
Joseph Wells, 15
Hiram Wells, 15
Maryon Wells, 12
From a letter written by William Robert Wells in 1893, believed to Joseph Wells and Annie(Baldwin) Wells, "Lizzy and the children are well, George neverwrites. News from England not very good. Louis and his wife anddaughter well, your aunts Jane and Hannah Maria well, David. Josephswife and Toms children dead" and "Polly lost two of her children. Wesend our love to you and your wife and the two fine grandchildren".Later in the letter, "think them fine boys".
All Saints Pavement. Birth Certificate does not have amiddle name orinitial.
Burial records show cause of death as General Debility and Dropsy.Death certificate states Mitral Vascular Heart Disease and SenileDecay. Was confined to his home for the last 3 months due toillness.. Informant on Death Certificate was Geo. W Coons (not arelative).
All Saints Pavement church. Mothers name shown as Ann.
Date of birth wrong on Burial records.
Departed from Bradford to Plymouth, boarded the Monarch of the Sea atLiverpool. Ship left on 4/28/1864, with 974 Mormon's aboard, arrivingNew York on 6/3/1864, after 36 days at sea. Departed from New York toWyoming, Nebraska (south of Omaha) where the Mormon Wagon Trains wereassembled for the trip to Salt Lake City. Left Wyoming, Nebraska inthe John R. Murdock company on 6/29/1864. The Wagon Company contained78 people. Arrived in Salt Lake City on 8/26/1864.
The ships roster shows the following Wells aboard: Alfred, Louis,Henrietta, Hyrum, Joseph, George, Mary Ann, and William. The entryfor Louis Wells is beleived not to be part of the family, as theirLouis remained in England. This Louis did not appear on the WagonTrain Rosters.
The Wagon Train Journal History roster shows the following Wells, as afamily: William (44), Henrietta (41), George (15), Alfred (12), Joseph(9), Hyrum (9), and Mary Ann (6). All were from Bradford. No otherWells are contained on the roster.
Mormon Church, Leeds, Yorkshire, England Also, 2/13/1857 at the Bradford Branch.
The middle name of Robert is not on his Birth records.Emigration: Ship: Monarch of the Sea
Date of Departure: 28 Apr 1864 Port of Departure: Liverpool, England
LDS Immigrants: 974 Church Leader: John Smith (Church Patriarch)
Date of Arrival: 3 Jun 1864 Port of Arrival: New York, New York
Source(s): BMR, Book #1048, pp. 42-81,161 (FHL #025,692); SMR, pp. 1-44; Customs #493 (FHL #175,597)
Notes: "DEPARTURE. -- We had the pleasure of clearing the ship Monarch of the Sea (Captain Kirkaldy) for the port of New York, on Tuesday, the 26th instant. This ship was chartered to sail on the 23rd instant; but, owing to unavoidable detention in loading and unloading the cargo, through having to change her berth in the dock, she could not be got ready for clearing before Tuesday. She did not sail until the morning of Thursday, the 28th instant. This further delay was attributable to the difficulty in obtaining sailors. So many ships having been prevented form reaching the port by the strong easterly winds which have lately prevailed, and the bounty offered by the American navy inducing so many sailors to enter into their service, there has been a great scarcity of that class of men, of late, in this port. This goodly ship has sailed with 973 souls of the Saints on board, nearly every one of whom have paid their way through to Wyoming. This is the largest company of Saints, we believe, which has ever sailed from the shores of Europe for America. Though they have had some inconveniences to endure, through the ship not being completely prepared to receive them at the time they were advised to come forward, good feelings and good order were noticeable in their midst, and they formed no exception, in this respect, to the many companies of Saints which have left these shores for Zion. On Sunday, the 24th, a public meeting was held on board the ship, in the Bramley-Moore Dock, at which meeting several of the elders spoke, in Danish and English, and imparted much instruction, pertinent to the occasion, and the circumstances which surrounded the Saints, and which, if treasured up by the Saints, would be profitable to them on their journey. The company was also organized at this meeting . Elder John Smith (patriarch) was appointed to preside, and Elders John D. Chase, J. P. R. Johnson and Parley P. Pratt were appointed his counsellors, and to assist him in taking charge of the Saints. Elders to preside over the various wards, into which the ship will be divided, were also selected at this meeting. Five elders who were sent form Zion on missions to Europe sailed on this ship. Their names are -- John Smith, John D. Chase, J. P. R. Johnson, Parley P. Pratt and Christoffer Holberg. . . ."
<MS, 26:19 (May 7, 1864), pp.298-99>Emigration: "Thurs. 28. [Apr. 1864] -- The ship Monarch of the Sea, sailed from Liverpool, England, with 973 Saints, under the direction of Patriarch John Smith. It arrived at New York June 3rd, and the emigrants reached Wyoming, Nebraska, in safety."
<CC, p.71>Emigration: ". . . On April 10th, at 5 p.m., the Swedish steamer 'L. J. Bager' sailed from Copenhagen, carrying 350 emigrants from Sweden and Norway and some from the Fredericia Conference, Denmark, in charge of Johan P. R. Johansen. This company of Saints went by steamer to Lubeck, thence by rail to Hamburg, thence by steamer to Hull, in England, and thence by rail to Liverpool, where the emigrants joined another company of emigrating Saints which sailed from Copenhagen three days later. On April 13, 1864, the English steamer 'Sultana' sailed from Copenhagen, Denmark, with 353 emigrants from different conferences in Denmark, excepting a few from Fredericia, who, on account of the war, had to go direct to Hamburg. This company was in charge of President Jesse N. Smith, who returned home from a successful mission to Scandinavia. Elder John Smith, who on account of poor health had labored in the mission office in Copenhagen, and Christoffer Holberg, who had labored in Sweden, also left with this company, returning to their homes in Zion. The following eders who had presided over conferences, were among the emigrants; Niels C. Edlefsen, Peter C. Geertsen, Peter C. Carstensen, Nils C. Flygare, Anders Swedlund, Jens Hansen, Lars Nilsson, Anders Pontus Soderborg and Jens C. Olsen. A number of the traveling elders, who had diligently labored in the ministry, also emigrated with this company, which, like the preceding one, went by way of Lubeck, Hamburg and Grimsby to Liverpool, where they were joined by the company that sailed from Copenhagen, April 10th. On Tuesday, April 26th, the ship 'Monarch of the Sea' cleared for sailing, and on Thursday, April 28th, sailed from Liverpool, England, with 973 souls on board. Patriarch John Smith was chosen president of the company with Elders John D. Chase, Johan P. R. Johansen and Parley P. Pratt, junior, as his counselors. Elders were also appointed to take charge of the different divisions of the company. During the voyage there was considerable sickness and some deaths, mostly of children. In the morning of June 3rd the 'Monarch of the Sea' arrived at New York where the landing of the emigrants at Castle Garden at once took place. In the evening they boarded a steamer for Albany, N. Y., and from there they traveled by train to St. Joseph, Missouri; thence by steamer up the Missouri River to Wyoming, Nebraska, from which place most of the Scandinavian Saints were taken to the Valley by Church teams, of which 170 were sent out by the Church that season. Thus about four hundred Scandinavian emigrating Saints crossed the plains in Captain William B. Preston's company of about 50 Church teams, that left Wyoming, Nebraska, in the beginning of June, and arrived in Salt Lake City, Sept. 15, 1864. . . ."
<HSM, pp.18
1900 Census report she had no children.
Do not know if Perkins is a married or maiden name.
Burial records show cause of death as Meningitis.
This Couple lived at the following addresses in York:
All In the Parish of St Mary Bishophill Jnr.
Duke St 1874 - 1875
10 Maurice Place 1875 - 1878
38 St Pauls Terrace 1879 - 1885
1 Windsor St 1885 - 1890
5 Denton Terrace 1891 - 1906In the 1881 Census, there is an Alice Leaf aged 59, unmarried, lodging with James nad his family. She was Annuitant, and born at Thornton, Yorkshire.
In the 1891 Census, they were living at 9, Windsor St, York, they must have moved away to 5, Denton Terrace soon after. Their daughter Rose was not listed in the 1891 Census, but I cannot find her listed in the Cemetery Records, so I do not know if she had died, or just been elsewhere when the Enumerator came around.
In 1877 A Walter Leaf lived at Railway Terrace, Same Parish. There was no James Leaf, so this Walter could be his father. 25 Nov 1995
James bought a family grave at the York Cemetary (Grave No. 2601). His
!reference in the cemetary records is 80504.
Annie was buried in grave No. 2601. Reference in the York Cemetary records
!is 39689.
Edgar was buried in grave No. 10085. Cemetary records reference No. 31999.
Her parents lived at 38 St Paul's Terrace at the time of her birth.
Her parents lived at 38 St Paul's Terrace at the time of her birth.
She was registered in the third quarter of 1839 at Scarbro' xxiv 435
!According to the 1881 Census, Jane was still living in her home town of Brompton and was unmarried at the time. She was a Dressmaker.
William was registered at Scarboro' in the third quarter of 1841 xxiv 450
!He was a stone mason by occupation, and according to the 1881 Census he was still unmarried and living in his home town of Brompton.
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