GREENHALGH, William: In his Own Words
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Submitted by Jake Smith William Greenhalgh Born: 7/29/1811, Bolton, Lancashire, England Died: 04/03/1882, Spring Lake, Utah William GREENHALGH was born on 29 July 1811, the son of Robert GREENHALGH and…
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RIGBY, William Frederick Littlewood: A Great Pioneer Colonizer
Strangely, it was the arrival of Johnson’s Army and the establishment of Camp Floyd that enabled William and other pioneers to begin a move to prosperity. The building of the camp with Government money gave support to scores of laborers and mechanics. The soldiers with their paychecks were also liberal in their spending. William was able to buy oxen, a wagon, and new clothing with his higher earnings.
JOHNSON, Rasmus – The Story of a Danish Convert
Rasmus Johnson was born September 19, 1813 in Falster, Denmark. He was the son of Jens Larsen and Karen Rasmussen. He had nine brothers and sisters named Lars, Rasmus, Kirsten,…
ATKIN, Thomas Jr.
When the call came in late 1857, for men to defend the church against Johnston's army, Thomas and other Tooele men responded. The Tooele contingent, under the command of Major John Rowberry, was sent to Echo Canyon, October 10. They remained in Echo Canyon until December 1.
