Emery County (Utah); San Rafael Swell; Swasey Family; Swaseys' Cabin
Joe Swasey and sons and the Nordell brothers (tied into the Swasey family by marriage) built this cabin on the San Rafael Swell in 1921 in the Sinbad area. This photograph was taken when they were beginning the cabin. The cabin is now on the...
the hopes of one day being reunited.' He canied a letter from her which he had read many times over. In answer to Henry's note advising her that he would be coming to visit her, Martha had written the following, dated November 30, 1 8 4 8 : ~ I...
Henry worked in the store with the idea of saving his earnings, not to be a merchant, but to travel to America to be with other Mormons. Jeter Clinton was in charge of organizing the 402 Saints who boarded the ship Argo. They left England Jan. 10,...
previous been over the road in Parley P. Pratt's Company, was appointed Camp Pilot for the group. An Indian interpreter, Thomas S. Wheeler, was with them. John D. Lee was appointed Clerk, and Henry was appointed Assistant clerk in addition to his...
arrived at our camp. We fired the cannon six times in welcome." President Young spent the next few days visiting the settlers and giving comforting instructions to those who wanted to go home. He and others in the party visited the gristmill and...
acquaintance of Ellen. They made us very welcome and we talked over many things and retired to rest as the sweet strains of music kom the brass band serenaded the city. Henry and Ellen attended meeting in the Tabernacle on Sunday, April 3, and...
Works and explained things to them as well as I could. Walker seemed very much pleased and interested with the Works Henry wrote a letter to George A. Smith on February 1I, 1853, telling of the conditions in Cedar City and describing the events...
throughout the Church. The saints were asked to reform and everyone was required to observe the laws of God more illy. Each person who erred was chastised by his or her Bishop and was required to make restitution for any wrong-doing. There was some...