Lewis Allen biography

[With many thanks to Josephine Brinkerhoff Johnson and JoAnn Johnson Hadden, authors of Roots That Nourish Us: Ancestors of Joseph Brinkerhoff and Phoebe Allen, which this biography is based upon]

LEWIS ALLEN, son of Rial Allen and Margaret (Peggy) Evans, was born 11 June 1813 in Somerset, Pulasky County, Kentucky. His family moved to Calloway County, Kentucky about 1828, when Lewis was about 15. When he was 23, Lewis Allen married Elizabeth Alexander (1 March 1819 Union County, South Carolina - 23 March 1869 West Point, Lincoln County, Nevada), daughter of Jonathan Alexander and Tabitha Nix, in Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri.

Their first child, Tabitha Jane Allen, was born in Far West in 1838, after which they moved back to Calloway County, Kentucky, where their second child, Beulah Ann Allen, was born on 24 May 1840. The family continued to live In Calloway County through 1846, except for a brief period in 1844-45 when they lived in Henry County, Tennessee.

Samuel Allen and Rial Allen by Maud Bliss Allen

SAMUEL ALLEN was born "Under the shadows of the Blue Ridge Mountains in that"--I am starting this from memory but will refer to grandfather Andrew Jackson's own words in his Journal.  "Andrew J. Allen's grandfather, Samuel Allen was born under the Blue Ridge the side of which is blue in the evening light.  He was born in a wild land, of game, forests, and rushing waters.  Here on the ford of a creek that runs into a roaming river is a cabin that was chinked with red mud.  He came into the world a subject of King George III in that part of the realm know as the province of No Cai, but was of English and Irish descent so far as we have been able to learn."  This is the exact quotation from Andrew Jackson's record.  "My father said his grandfather was of Irish nationality and his grandmother's surnames was ---- Warren.  I did not remember their given names.  From Granddaughter 75 years of age with perfect memory and faculties, Mrs. Eliza Frazure, "I have often heard my father say his grandmother was an Irish woman through and through."

RIAL ALLEN was the third child, second son of Samuel and Nancy (Easter) Allen.  He was born in North Carolina, probably in Orange County as Samuel Allen's war record says he (Samuel) was married in Orange County, N.C., although he enlisted in Bedford Co., Va.  The record of Andrew Jackson Allen, written by himself, says that Rial Allen was born in N.C. in 1791.  It would appear that a son ought to know the year of birth of his father, however, if this is correct, his wife, Margaret Moore Evins was seven years his senior as she was born in 1784 in Knox Co., Tenn., and James Allen his first child was born in 1807.  SO if the date 1791 is correct he certainly married very young, James being born when he was 16 years of age.

Lexander Scoby Standley and Philinda Upson Standley by Elizabeth Standley Osborn Osborn Benson

Early Recollections Of My Parents And Their Teachings
By Elizabeth Standley Osborn Osborn Benson [She was married to Osborn brothers.]
"My father, Alexander Scoby Standley, was born May 12, 1800, in the State of New Jersey. His early days were spent fishing near the mouth of rivers that emptied into the sea. At the age of seventeen, he moved to Ohio, then a new unsettled country. On the 19th of March, 1829, he married Philinda Upson. He was a hard working, saving man, she an economizing, hard working woman. They soon gathered around them the comforts of home. He was a staunch, political man, but disgusted with the religions of the day. He said they did not agree with the teachings of Jesus as recorded in the Holy Bible, which he had been taught by his loving mother to believe. Mother tried to get religion, but none of the churches suited her until Elder James Emmett came teaching the doctrine of the Latter Day Saints.

Excerpt from the Journal of Alexander Scoby Standley

from Leslie Mikesell Wood:
I have not found any more parts of Alexander's journal, if there are any. I have in my possession two typed versions of the following journal, having minor differences. Both received from May Christensen, age 93, on 15 Sep. 1990. Contained in pages compiled by George Burton Standley, Nov 8, 1931. One titled "Exercise by O.D. Merrill From Alexander Scoby Standley Journal" I have only made a few typing and spelling corrections [hopefully I made no typo's]. Not having seen the original, I do not know if he wrote his name as Standley or Stanley in his Journal or if any mistakes in spelling were made by Alexander or the transcriber or typist. Alexander was a teacher so I think he would not have made many spelling or punctuation mistakes. I would like to see a photocopy of the original handwritten journal. LMW]




Journal: 
"I, Alexander S. Stanley, born in New Brunswick, Middlesex county, New Jersey, being the eldest son of Richard and Elizabeth Stanley. My Grandfather Alexander Scoby Standley, whose name I bear, was slain in the war of the American Revolution in 1778. In 1818 I moved with my father's family to Portage County Ohio, where on the 19th day of March, 1829 I married Philinda Upson, daughter of Freeman and Sally Upson.

Charles Edmond Thomas Mills by Grace Mills Pace

Sketch of the life of

CHARLES EDMOND THOMAS MILLS

A Utah Pioneer of 1861

Prepared by his grand-daughter, Grace Mills Pace

March 9, 1953

Camp Hoytsville, Summit County

Charles Edmond Thomas Mills, son of Charles Edmond Mills and Frances Farr, was born at Allbrok Winchester, Hampshire England. (found in an old bible), January 14, 1838.  He married Eliza Harriet Bailey of Farham, Hamps, Eng. (Allbrook is 6 miles southwest of Winchester)

His father, Charles Mills, was born at Peatsdale (Probably Rochdale) Lancs. England in 1795.  (1851 census)

Charles Mills and Frances Farr were married by Banns 17 April 1832 by Rev. A.J. Driffield at the parish church of Prescot, Lancs., England.

Charles was a laborer and Frances a domestic servant girl. According to 1851 census Charles was a Chelsea Pensioner and listed as a laborer.  Later in life, Louisa, said her father Charles was in the service of the queen under command of Lord Wellington and served as private in the 18th regiment of Foot.  She said he also served in the Battle of Waterloo.  No record of this has been found.

History of Julia Holland Tree by Emma Margaret Tree Pace

History of Julia Holland Tree

26 July 1858 - 9 November 1936

written by her daughter, Emma Margaret Tree Pace

Julia Holland Tree was born 26 July 1858 in London, England, daughter of Daniel Holland and Margaret Keagen. When about 18 years of age she married Edward William Tree on 25 December 1876. They lived in London for several years. When their third child was two years old they came to America, not for the Gospel but to make a living. They lived in Centerville, Idaho and in Snyderville, Summit County and Syracuse, Davis County, Utah.

History of George Milton Pace by Emma Margaret Tree Pace

History of George Milton Pace

9 January 1837 - 6 March 1897

by Emma Margaret Tree Pace

George Milton Pace was born 9 January 1837, a son of Elisha Pace and Eliza Baldwin.  He had one brother, Edwin, and a sister, Amanda, born in Licking County, Ohio.  His father died in July 1844.  A year after his death their mother, with the three children, moved to Nebraska and settle at Omaha.

In 1848 they journeyed with the Lorenzo Snow Mormon Company on the treck to Utah, arriving in Salt Lake City that fall.

George Milton met and married Sarah Alvira Stanley, a daughter of Alexander Scoby Stanley and Philinda Upson.  They were married 7 March 1860.  Four children were born in Bountiful, Utah.  They then moved to Parley's Park, Summit County where they were engaged in farming and dairying (sic) with Amos Atkinson, Oren Hatch and John Moss families.

For a number of years they moved to Bountiful for the winter months.  George Milton was made Bishop of the Parley's Park ward, which office he held until his death, some twenty-three years later.

George Milton Pace died 6 March 1897.  He was the father of 14 children, six girls and 8 boys.

History of Emma Margaret Tree Pace

History of Emma Margaret Tree Pace

19April 1878 - 25 December 1965

Emma Margaret Tree was born in London, England, 19 April, 1878, a daughter of Edward William and Julia Holland Tree.  She went to school and Sunday School until almost 7 years old when the family came to this (America) country in Nov. 1883.  The family consisted at that time of Father, Mother, Brother Edward, and a Sister Ellen.  Her mother left all her relatives, Mother, Brothers and Sisters and none ever came to this country but her Father had an uncle and aunt, a Father, a brother, and two sisters.  The trip on the water was very hard on her mother, who was very sick all the way over.  They went to Centerville, Davis Co. and lived with uncle and Aunt, Uncle John and Aunt Mary Ann.

The father worked on the farm.  In Feb. another sister was born, Amelia.  After some time they moved to Idaho and father herded sheep or anything he could get to do.  They did not have much and it was very hard on Mother but she learned to cook and bake and sew, something she had not done in England.

Robert Mills by Martha Ann Wilkinson Mills

Robert Mills

Written by his Granddaughter

Martha Ann Wilkinson Mills

Robert Mills, the son of William Mills and Mary Greenwood, was born at Lower Lane Rochdale, England.  Family tradition says 5 Oct 1814.  Research by Mary Ann Curtis of the Utah Gen. Society Staff finds the entry of his chr. as follows:

            Robert Mills chr. 29 Mar 1812 son of William and Mary Mills (Bishop's transcript of St. Chad. Rochdale Non-Conformist Church)

Another entry Mary Mills born 4 July 1811 dau of William and Mary Mills in the Union of St. Chapel.  This is quite likely a sister of Robert.

Another item of interest found in the chr. At St. Chad. 11 June 1805, Hannah the dau. of Mary Green wood and William Mills both of Lower Land, Rochdale Lancs. Eng.  This couple may have married at a later date, but we know they were not married when Hannah was born.  Research is now being carried on for more information.

The endowment cards were studied to see if this William Mills could be found.  one name in particular seemed interesting.  William Mills, the farther of Robert Mills chr. 4 Oct. 1784.  He was the son of Edmond and Mary Mills of Lower Lane, Rochdale, Lancs.  To prove this the burial of William Mills must be found.

Edward William Tree by Clara Boss Pace

History of Edward William Tree

15 March 1856 - 15 November 1930

Related by him to Clara Boss Pace, wife of Alvin C. Pace, Grandson

Edward William Tree was born in Kent, England on March 16, 1856. He lived there until he was seventeen years old. At this age, he developed a marked craze for money, and decided to leave his home and begin working for himself. London was the goal. Soon after he arrived there Nov. 7, 1873, he met and became a close friend of William Gillis. The two boarded together. One night while returning to their lodging place, they met two young ladies; Julia Holland and Margaret Neal. Edward had come to London in search of wealth - in Miss Holland he found a jewel. Not strange that they should fall in love at first sight.

History of Eliza Baldwin Pace

by Edith H. Terry

Eliza Baldwin was born in Pennsylvania in 1802. She married Elisha Pace in 1830. They lived in Licking County, Ohio. To them were born five children - Samuel (who died at seven [7] years of age), Edwin, Benjamin (One [1] year old at death), George Milton, and Amanda Pace.

Elisha and Eliza heard the LDS Missionaries and were baptized.

Shortly after, they left Ohio, joined the Lorenzo Snow Company bound for Utah. Their three children - Edwin, George Milton, and Amanda and Eliza's widowed sister Sarah Baldwin Smith, who was a school teacher, came with them.

They had two yoke of cattle, one horse, and an old wagon with which to make the longjourney.

Just across the Mississippi River on the north of Nauvoo, where a small colony of the Saints had settled, Elisha Pace died on his fortieth birthday. Eliza's deathbed promise to him was that she would take the children and go on to Zion. We cannot imagine what courage and faith this took, for she was then with child. In 1846, a little girl, Sarah, was born of this union.

Alexander Neibaur Society

This is the link to the Alexander Neibaur Society homepage:

 http://www.alexanderneibaur.org/index.php

Sabrina Curtis Harward from pioneer women of Faith and Fortitude

Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude  v. 2 p.1276
International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers
b. 21 Apr. 1832  Rutland, Tioga Co. Pennsylvania
D. 27 June 1890  Aurora, Sevier Co. Utah
Parents  Enos Curtis, Ruth Curtis
Pioneer: Sep 1848

Spouse 1 George King m. abt 1846
Children
David Abraham 21 Jan 1847
Angeline (died as an infant)

Spouse 2 Thomas Harward m. 6 apr 1851
Children
Thomas Franklin  1852 (died as a child)
William Henry 1854
Sarah Ellen 1856
Celestia Ann 1858 (died as a child)
Sabrina Eliza 1860
Ozias Strong 1862
Heber 1865
Mary Alberta 1868
Scrilla 1870 (died as a child)

Sabrina Curtis was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, the 13th child of Ruth and Enos.  Her parents had joined the Church the year before her birth.

They were devout in their religious convictions, going through many hardships of early pioneers.  Their families were with a group of pioneers organized by Brigham Young to emigrate across the plains and mountains from the Missouri River to Utah.  They left Elkhorn River, June 1, 1848, and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in Sept. 1848.

Her parents lost 7 of their children during their life times.  Sabrina’s mother passed away at Council Bluffs, Iowa in 1848.  Her father remarried a widow who had lost her husband while crossing the plains, a widow who had five children.

After Sabrina’s marriage to George “Elisha” King, she had the one son born at Mt. Pisgah, Iowa, and was expecting another baby.  She lost her baby daughter, Angeline due to a quarrel they had.  She came to Utah with her family, and George went on to Washington, Utah.

Sabrina’s second marriage was to Thomas Harward on  April 6, 1851.  In 1853, this family moved to Cedar City, Utah.  She was sealed to Thomas in 1857.  In 1859, they moved to Springville, Utah, and to Aurora, Utah in 1879.

Sabrina was at the Mountain Meadow Massacre shortly after it happened.  The children who survived were crying and calling her Mama.  She was so touched by this that she took them home with her and cared for them until relatives could come for them.  The was not the first time she had cared for little children.  When her sister died, she cared for her little ones.

Sabrina passed away on June 27, 1890, at the age of 68 years in Aurora, Sevier County, Utah.

History of Thomas Harward

 (NOTE: These remembrances do not reflect actual dates and family history.  For example, Sabrina was divorced from her first husband, who did not die crossing the plans as this account states.  Until  further research and editing can be done it should be assumed that the following are the kind memories of a great-grandaughter. - Rhonda Pace)

HISTORY OF THOMAS HARWARD

BORN 6TH FEB. 1826 AT WORCHESTERSHIRE, ENGLAND

SON OF THOMAS HARWARD AND MARY HARRIS

by Louise Durfee Rooney

Thomas Harward Jr. was born 6th, Feb. 1826 at Chadwick, Hartlebury, Worcestershire, England. He was the third of six children born to Thomas Harward Sr. and Mary Harris

Thomas Harward Sr., the father, owned a large wooded estate, and was quite wealthy.

On this estate, young Thomas Jr. learned to cut and carve wood. His father also owned a string of fancy race horses, and followed the arena.

In the year 1840, the Mormon Missionaries were laboring in England, and visited the Thomas Harward home. Young Thomas Jr. was fourteen years old. He was impressed by the Gospel, along with his mother, Mary, his brother, William, and sisters, Ellen and Sarah. Thomas Harward Jr. was baptized into the Church in the year 1843 by Elder William Hawkins. His father, and two other sisters, Ann and Eliza. were bitter against the Church. This caused much unhappiness and grief, especially for his mother. Thomas Sr. became very prej­udiced against the missionaries, as many families were broken up over this religion. When young Thomas Jr. expressed his desire to go to America to join the Church and Saints there, his mother, Mary, gave him her blessing to do so, as she believed in the Gospel.

History of Sarah Alvira Standley by Lila Colton

Sarah Alvira Stanley Pace, daughter of Alexander and Philinda Upson Stanley, was born at Nauvoo, Illinois, 26 May, 1844. The peace and quiet of Nauvoo the Beautiful was replaced by lawlessness and unhappiness this memorable spring of 1844. The good parents of grandma Pace were subject to all the suspence (sic) and worry that the Saints were passing through at this time, and when the final blow fell (the Martyrdom of the Prophet) grandma was a babe a month old. Driven from their home at Nauvoo, they accompanied the main portion of the persecuted people to Kirtland, then later to Iowa. At Winter Quarters they spent three years waiting to be ordered Westward to the haven of rest.

Grandma's father was blessed with worldly goods and he made ready three different outfits, contemplating moving on; when he was asked to turn over wagons, supplies, etc. to some family more in need, and to remain yet awhile because he was situated financially and able to do so.

Finally, after eight years of waiting, stops for raising food stuffs with which to proceed, the Stanley family were at last moving Westward.

History of George Milton Pace

George Milton Pace was born 9 January 1837, Perry County, Ohio. His father was Elisha Pace and his mother was Eliza Baldwin. His father died at Nauvoo Illinois, 1844.


George Milton being a lad of eight years, at the time the saints were being persecuted, and so the widowed mother and her children were subject to all the hardships, of early saints, driven from their homes, sickness, hunger, and the long trek across the plains, with the main body of the saints in 1848. He was baptized at Council Bluff when about 8 years old.

William Wilde

The immigration of William Wilde by Barton and Elaine Wilde

William Wild, son of John Wild, was born in a part of England which has traces of human existence reaching back into pre-historic times. "Clausentum", as it was called by the Roman conquerors, is a beautiful area of the Southern coastal region of England, and is composed of wooded hills, luxurious vegetation, and several large streams which flow into the English Channel. Hampshire is a county which is mostly an agricultural district. In addition, within its bounds are numerous woolen manufacturers. The county's principal cities are Southampton and Winchester. These two cities are eight miles apart. Situated between these two cities are five small villages: Bishopstoke, Fair Oak, Otterbourne, Owslebury, and Twyford. These villages are the ancestral home of the Wild family.

Sabrina Curtis King Harward

Sabrina Curtis King Harward from Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude

Pioneer Women of Faith and Fortitude v. 2 p.1276
International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers\

\b. 21 Apr. 1832  Rutland, Tioga Co. Pennsylvania
D. 27 June 1890  Aurora, Sevier Co. Utah

Parents Enos Curtis, Ruth Curtis
Pioneer: Sep 1848
Spouse 1 George King
m. abt 1846

Children
David Abraham 21 Jan 1847
Angeline (died as an infant)


Spouse 2 Thomas Harward
m. 6 apr 1851

Children
Thomas Franklin 1852 (died as a child)
William Henry 1854
Sarah Ellen 1856
Celestia Ann 1858 (died as a child)
Sabrina Eliza 1860
Ozias Strong 1862
Heber 1865
Mary Alberta 1868
Scrilla 1870 (died as a child)


Sabrina Curtis was born in Pennsylvania in 1832, the 13th child of Ruth and Enos. Her parents had joined the Church the year before her birth.

They were devout in their religious convictions, going through many hardships of early pioneers.