lancashire england – Pioneer Stories Database

BARLOW, James and Ann Crompton

Ann Crompton Barlow was an English Mormon Emigrant, who felt the desire to bring her three youngest children, John (17), Jane (15) & Joseph Smith (7), to the Utah Territory to gather in "Zion" with the Saints. She was a widow, with meager means, thus was chosen to use the Perpetual Emigration Fund by the leaders of the Manchester Branch.

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ROBERTS, Brigham Henry

from History of Utah, Vol. 4, by Orson F. Whitney HONORABLE B. H. ROBERTS is a personage of more than ordinary interest, not only from his official prominence aud his…

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PRESTON, William Bowker

from History of Utah, Vol.4 by Orson F. Whitney The present incumbent of the office of Presiding Bishop in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a native…

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PARKER, John Jr.

John Parker Jr., was born February 14, 1812 in Chaigley, Lancashire, England, the sixth of ten children. As members of the Anglican Church, the Parker family attended regularly; John Parker,…

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ASHCROFT, Henry

In those days, the Saints in each settlement were instructed by the General Authorities to have dramas and other amusements for entertainment. In the field of music and drama, Henry was especially gifted. He was a member of the first dramatic organization of Hyde Park. He, Rachel Seamons (Hancey), and Eliza Seamons (England) received much praise for their stage work. Henry had a wonderful bass voice and sang in the choir.

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