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1st generation Jack Elliott
2nd gen. Bert F. Elliott, Laura Snelson Elliott
3rd gen. William Elliott, Julia A. Fleming Elliott , Thomas Snelson, Lauraette Roundy Snelson
4th gen. George Elliott, Eliza Vinton Elliott, Thaddeus E. Fleming, Julia A. Turner Fleming, Lauren H. Roundy,
5th gen.Josiah W. Fleming, Nancy Bigler Fleming , Chauncy Turner, Hanna Redfield Turner, Shadrack Roundy, Betsey Quimby Roundy
Born July 30, 1915 in Provo, Utah
Died February 21, 1987 in Provo, Utah
Married Ida Marjorie Johnson September 25, 1936 in Provo, Utah
Grandpa was a very hard worker. He worked construction, at Geneva Steel Mill, for a brick contractor, and a cinder block company. Jack raised birds - he always had an aviary full as well as some in the house. He had a fishpond in the back yard. We can't forget his dogs - Chumly, the dog that could clear a room faster than anything, Prune, the Great Dane, and Mandy, the Saint Bernard. I can remember grandpa playing his harmonica and chum singing along with it. Grandpa would tell him what to sing and he would do it. He only had half of a foot. When he worked at Geneva, some pipes fell and crushed it. The doctor left it on for thirteen days,- Grandma said it was really gross, it was completely black, any way, he left it on to see how much was still alive. Their family doctor said he would have cut it off that day, six inches above the ankle. Grandma and Grandpa both were glad that he didn't do it, because he only lost half of his foot with the other doctor doing it. When he finally healed from that, he fell in the Golden Apple parking lot and broke his back. Later on, he was hauling a bucket of lime into a basement and the plank slipped. He fell into the basement and broke his neck. He never knew it was broken until a while later when he was rear-ended and got whiplash, and the doctor ask him when he had broken it. He earned a lot of money when he worked for the brick contractor, Grandma found a check stub - $60.00 for 40 hours! Grandpa's health was not to great in his later years. He had Emphysema, Parkins disease, high blood pressure, and heart problems, which he had open heart surgery for. you couldn't make it past grandpa's chair with out getting swatted and since his chair sat by the hallway to the bathroom and kitchen, you got a lot of swats! Grandpa died at home in his sleep. Where he wanted to go.
Born January 1, 1789 in Rockingham, Vermont
Died July 4, 1872 in SLC, Utah
Married Betsy Quimby June 22, 1814 in Rockingham, Vermont
He went to meet Joseph Smith during the winter of 1830-31 after he heard about this "new religion". He was baptized shortly after. He helped build the Kirkland Temple. He came to Utah in the Brigham Young Company. He was part of Orson Pratt's advanced party and arrived in Utah July 22, 1847. He was the second oldest of the original 143 pioneers, he was 58. He was always to the front of all of the undertakings and adventures. He was one of three men to plow the first furrows in the new valley. He held many positions both in and out of the church. He was part of Joseph Smith's body guard, a bishop, a member of the first High Council in Zion Stake of Salt Lake. He was an Indian Wars veteran, a farmer, a lawyer, a member of the first Territorial Legislature, one of the organizers of the Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Association, and he was in the mercantile business. His military service included being a captain in the Mormon Battalion, and he was a major for Lt. Brigham Young. He made five trips across the plains to help the poor emigrants to Utah. He is mentioned in Doctorine Covenants 124:141 were it is prophesied on 19 Jan 1841, by the Prophet Joseph Smith that he would be a Bishop in Zion.
Born June 29, 1795 in Lunenburg, Essex, Vermont
Died March 28, 1880 in Salt Lake City, Utah
Married Shadrack Roundy June 22, 1814 in Rockingham, Vermont
Betsey had all the qualities of a real New England lady. She was gentle, refined, intelligent, patient, long suffering and courageous. She endured hardships cheerfully and stood steadfast to her husband and the gospel. She also had all the motherly instincts for a frontier home. In Utah, she kept her home and ten children, raised two of her grandsons after their mother died, and three orphaned girls, two of which were her granddaughters. She gave a guiding hand to many orphans, turning then to a righteous life.
Born May 21, 1815 in Spafford, New York
Died March 11, 1900 in Knightsville, Utah
Married Jane Ann Koyle July 1, 1865 in Salt Lake City, Utah
He was the eldest son of Shadrack and Betsey Quimby Roundy. He came to Utah in 1847 with the Hand Cart Company. He was married 3 times, first to Joanna Carter in Nauvoo. She died at winter Quarters, Iowa, leaving 2 small boys. When he came to Utah, he settled in Springville on a homestead of 160 acres. He was farmer. It was here that he took his second wife, Jane Ann Koyle. They had seven children. She died while the kids were young , also. His third wife, Martha Jane Edmondson, had three children from a previous marriage. They married a few years after Jane's death. She later died and he had to raise his large family by himself. He remained faithful to his religion through all his hardships, sorrow and struggles. He became even more considerate and kind as he grew older and lost his eyesight. He was a Bishop's counselor, and a High Counselor. He was a veteran of the Indian Wars, and a farmer. He lived in Spanish Fork for awhile. He loved developing fine horses and was quite famous for them through out that section of the state. He was 85 when he died.
Born March 20, 1882 in Provo, Utah Died April 14, 1963 in Provo, Utah Married Laura Snelson June 1, 1904 in Springville, Utah
He did woodworking and made doll furniture for his grandkids. He was a Teamster, sand and gravel contractor, barber, carpenter and building contractor. He built several of the houses in the Provo area. He also worked at the Provo Meat Market Co.
Born October 8, 1883 in Springville, Utah Died November 14, 1959 in Provo, Utah Married Bert Fleming Elliott June 1, 1904 in Springville, Utah
She was a Relief Society teacher for 20 years. She enjoyed flowers and painting as hobbies. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers.
Born October 31, 1852 in Sidney, Australia Died March 12, 1932 in Provo, Utah Married Julia Ann Fleming October 21, 1877 in Provo, Utah
He joined the LDS Church in Australia and came to Utah with his parents in 1862. He was an early pioneer of Provo. He was a High Priest in his ward. He was involved in Church and civic affairs from his youth. He didn't have much formal schooling because he worked in the Park City Mines during his school years. He worked at several occupations ranging from the mines to hauling logs down Provo Canyon to the saw mill when he was younger to managing a brick yard owned by Thadius Fleming, being a night watchman for the Provo Police force in 1890 and a volunteer fireman from 1880 - 1900. He was a custodian at the old Provo courthouse. He worked for the Provo Street Department for years, that is when he finished the cement that paved the city sidewalks. He had his endowment taken out in the St. George Temple on April 4, 1883, and had his family sealed to him at that time. He died of complications following an attack of Pneumonia.
Born March 21, 1856 in Provo, Utah Died May 15, 1932 in Provo, Utah Married William Elliott October 21, 1877 in Provo, Utah
She was born and raised in Provo. She was very active in Church and Civic affairs. She served as a Relief Society teacher up until just before she died. She was known as a tireless worker among the sick. She attended B.Y. Academy. She was very athletic and had a good posture. She was an excellent horse rider and could beat the indians in the Fourth of July horse races. She enjoyed sewing and quilting, and was well known for her homemade pants. She worked in a tailor shop as a young woman. She never had any formal optometry training, but was skilled in taking care of eyes. She did this as long as she was able to. At one point, she was offered to go to school to learn more about it, but declined because of her family. She took out her Endowment on April 4, 1883 in the St. George Temple, at which time they had the first of four boys sealed to them.
Born August 6, 1851 in Potawautamee County, Iowa
Died September 20, 1929 in Springville, Utah
Married Laurette Roundy January 25, 1878 in Springville, Utah
I haven't found any info, just his picture.
Born May 12, 1860 in Springville, Utah
Died January 14, 1934 in Springville, Utah
Married Thomas Snelson Jr. January 25, 1878 in Springville, Utah
She was born and raised in Springville. She was active in Church work and was a Relief Society teacher for several years. She died of Bright's Disease.
Born either November 10, 1814, or October 15, 1815 in Nottinghamshire, England
Died December 18, 1904 in Provo, Utah
Married Eliza Vinton 1840 in Nottinghamshire, England
He hauled gold bullion from the mines to the ports. It is not certain if he worked for the king and was sent, or if he fled England on the run. At any rate, he stopped off in France and then finally Australia. While in Australia, the family came into contact with a Mormon Missionary, Thadeus Fleming. They were converted to the church and went home with Elder Fleming to America. They came to Utah in August 1861 in the Independent Company, and settled in Provo with the Flemings. He became a High Priest. It is said that he had a hot temper.
Born July 10, 1816 in Belfast Ireland
Died August 17 1886 in Provo, Utah
Married George Elliott 1840 in Nottinghamshire, England
No info, just her picture
Born April 25, 1808 in Middleton, Harrison, Virginia
Died January 6, 1873 in Provo, Utah
Married Nancy Bigler, June 5, 1828
He went on a mission to Australia for four years.
Born August 6, 1810 in Shinnston, Harrison, West Virginia
Died July 3 or 5, 1886 or 1888 in Provo, Utah
Married Josiah W. Fleming June 5, 1828
She was a religious woman that never fought with her neighbors. The Bigler family joined the LDS Church June 10, 1838 at Far West Missouri. They were with the company that took another route and missed the Hauns Mill Massacre. They were friends with the Prophet Joseph Smith and knew his family well. They saw Him and his brother Hyrum taken prisoner by the mob and witnessed the persecutions that they went through. When Gov. Boggs ordered all the Mormans out of Missouri, the Bigler family went to Quincy Illinois. She came to Utah as a pioneer. The picture is from the Pioneer Museum located at the North Park in Provo, Utah.
Born August 12, 1825 in Harrison Co. West Virginia
Died December 25, 1905 in Provo, Utah
Married Julia Ann Turner June 22, 1854 or 3,1855 in Provo, Utah
Thaddeus helped drive cattle accross the plains from West Virginia to Kirtland, Ohio; Nauvoo, Illinois; and Council Bluffs, Iowa. He came to Utah in 1850 and settled in Provo. In 1855, he married Julia Ann Turner. In 1856, he left on a mission to Australia. He rode horseback from Provo to San Francisco. To earn money along the way, he painted horse heads and sign posts. When he reached San Francisco, he sold his horse and set sail for Australia. Somewhere along the way, it is said that he met his father, who was returning from a four year mission in Australia. Thad was gone for 6 years. When he returned to Provo, he brought the newly converted family of George and Eliza Elliott with him. Who knew at that time that he was bringing his future son-in-law home! He was a Utah County Sheriff for four years, Captain in the Indian Wars, and Captain in the State Militia. He played the violin and did performances with his sister Mary Ann, on the theatrical stage. He died in his sleep.
Born December 22 1837 in Kirtland, Ohio
Died January 15, 1907 in Provo, Utah
Married Thaddeus Ellis Fleming June 3 or 22, 1854/55 in Provo, Utah
She was a pioneer of 1847. Her family was sent to colonize Provo. Her father built the first cabin there. Shortly after she had Julia Ann, Thad. Went on a mission to Australia. He was gone for six years. There is a very interesting family story that tells about the time he was gone. They heard from him regularly by letters. At one point, they hadn't heard from him in quite awhile. The family was becoming worried. There was a man in the town that had a thing for Julia. He kept telling her that Thad was dead, or had found someone in Australia and married them and was never coming back. He kept telling her she should marry him. He would take care of her and her family. She was very confused about what to do, so she went to the Prophet Brigham Young. After telling him her story, he advised her to give it a week. At the end of the week, she would know what to do. She followed his advise, and within the week, she received word from Thad. Needless to say, she waited for Thad and the rest is history!
Born May 19, 1800 in Sandisfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts
Died August 27, 1870 in Provo, Utah
Married Hannah Redfield
Chauncy traveled to Kirtland to join the saints. While there, he was a member of the Kirtland Banking Society. He moved with the saints to Nauvoo, and then to Utah with the Pioneers of 1847. He was sent to Provo to colonize there upon his arrival in Salt Lake. He helped to build the fort in Provo. He built the first home there, it is on display at the Pioneer Museum at North Park in Provo, The picture of him and Hannah is on display inside the museum. He and his son John were co-owners of the Turner Ditch. He was a member of the Provo City Council. He was a faithful member of the LDS Church. He is buried in the Turner family plot at the Provo City Cemetery.
Born January 18, 1805 in Claremont, Sullivan, New Hampshire
Died March 16, 1881 in Provo, Utah
Married Chauncey Turner
They lived in Avon New York when she had her first three kids. After they were introduced to the LDS Church, they moved to Kirtland, Ohio where the last three kids were born. She was a pioneer of 1847 with her husband and family. They helped colonize Provo, and helped build the fort there. Her home, the first one built in Provo, was also used as the fort hospital. Family history was important to her, as she left pages of handwritten genealogies that are treasured by her decendants.
Copyright Brenda Tanner 2002.