Robert Harris Obituary
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"Local and Other Matters. Obituary" Deseret News [Weekly], 15 Mar. 1876, 97.
Obituary – We have received the following concerning Brother Robert Harris, of Kaysville, deceased, in addition to the late notice of his death –
Brother Robert Harris was a native of Gloucestershire, England. He was born December 28, 1808. He lived for many years in Apperley, Gloucestershire, where he embraced the gospel in 1840, being converted and baptized by Elder Wilford Woodruff. Decease was a member of the “United Brethren,” hundreds of whom (nearly all) in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire were brought into the church through the labors of Elder Woodruff, under God’s blessing. Deceased, soon after his baptism, was ordained a priest, and was zealous in bearing testimony to the truth, and helping the work along, until he emigrated in February, 1841, at which time he was ordained an elder, in Liverpool, under the hands of Elder Brigham Young. He arrived in Nauvoo with his family in 1841. He joined the 17th Quorum of Seventies, about the time it was organized. He went through all the trials and persecutions until 1846, w hen he left for the West with the body of the church. At Mount Pisgah he volunteered into the “Mormon Battalion,” leaving his wife, with seven small children, on the prairie. He went with the Battalion to Mexico and California, sharing with them their great hardships and toils. He returned by way of Fort Hall to his family in Winter Quarters, reaching them in December, 1848. After residing two years at Council Point, preparing his outfit, he left on the 1st of June, 1850 with his family, crossing the plains in Aaron Johnson’s company and reaching Salt Lake City in September following.
In March, 1851, he moved to and settled in Kaysville. He was soon after ordained a President of Seventies. He moved south with the church when Johnson’s army arrived, returning home the same season. In 1865 he was called to go on a mission to settle in Southern Utah, which mission he filled with honor, laboring in the Muddy settlements three years until honorably released. He then returned to Kaysville, where he resided most of the time till his death. He held several prominent potions, one of which was Major in the Nauvoo Legion. He was true and faithful to the end, never wavering nor faltering in his faith. He has left a wife and thirteen children, all of whom are firm in the faith of the gospel (ten of them are married), and between forty and fifty grandchildren. He was loved and honored by all who knew him. His remains were followed to the grave by fifty seven carriages and over 300 people, among whom was Elder W. Woodruff, who preached the funeral sermon.
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"Local and Other Matters. Obituary" Deseret News [Weekly], 15 Mar. 1876, 97.
Obituary – We have received the following concerning Brother Robert Harris, of Kaysville, deceased, in addition to the late notice of his death –
Brother Robert Harris was a native of Gloucestershire, England. He was born December 28, 1808. He lived for many years in Apperley, Gloucestershire, where he embraced the gospel in 1840, being converted and baptized by Elder Wilford Woodruff. Decease was a member of the “United Brethren,” hundreds of whom (nearly all) in Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, and Worcestershire were brought into the church through the labors of Elder Woodruff, under God’s blessing. Deceased, soon after his baptism, was ordained a priest, and was zealous in bearing testimony to the truth, and helping the work along, until he emigrated in February, 1841, at which time he was ordained an elder, in Liverpool, under the hands of Elder Brigham Young. He arrived in Nauvoo with his family in 1841. He joined the 17th Quorum of Seventies, about the time it was organized. He went through all the trials and persecutions until 1846, w hen he left for the West with the body of the church. At Mount Pisgah he volunteered into the “Mormon Battalion,” leaving his wife, with seven small children, on the prairie. He went with the Battalion to Mexico and California, sharing with them their great hardships and toils. He returned by way of Fort Hall to his family in Winter Quarters, reaching them in December, 1848. After residing two years at Council Point, preparing his outfit, he left on the 1st of June, 1850 with his family, crossing the plains in Aaron Johnson’s company and reaching Salt Lake City in September following.
In March, 1851, he moved to and settled in Kaysville. He was soon after ordained a President of Seventies. He moved south with the church when Johnson’s army arrived, returning home the same season. In 1865 he was called to go on a mission to settle in Southern Utah, which mission he filled with honor, laboring in the Muddy settlements three years until honorably released. He then returned to Kaysville, where he resided most of the time till his death. He held several prominent potions, one of which was Major in the Nauvoo Legion. He was true and faithful to the end, never wavering nor faltering in his faith. He has left a wife and thirteen children, all of whom are firm in the faith of the gospel (ten of them are married), and between forty and fifty grandchildren. He was loved and honored by all who knew him. His remains were followed to the grave by fifty seven carriages and over 300 people, among whom was Elder W. Woodruff, who preached the funeral sermon.
From findagrave.com:
Birth: Dec. 26, 1807
Hucclecote
Gloucestershire, England
Death: Feb. 29, 1876
Kaysville
Davis County
Utah, USA
Birth year on both stones is incorrect. Parish Registries of Leigh and Deerhurst, Gloucester, England show he was born at Hucclescote, Gloucestershire, England 26 December 1807 and christened 21 Feb 1808 at the Parish Church of Churchdown. Son of Robert Sr. Harris and Sarah Oakey.
Married Hannah Maria Eagles, daughter of Ann Sparkes and Thomas Eagles on 18 Mar 1835, by their Methodist minister. Because English law decreed marriage was legal only if performed in the Church of England, they were remarried 28 September 1835 after posting banns in the church for four Sundays and were married again by the Reverend John Bishop at Saint Mary De Lode, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England.
His sister Elizabeth and her husband, Daniel Browett were their witnesses.
Raised beef cattle and was a butcher by trade, as was his father and grandfather. Was an accomplished boxer, fighting at fairs and prize fights in England.
Converted to the LDS faith by Apostle Wiford Woodruff and baptized 11 June 1848 by Elder Thomas Kington. On 16 Feb 1841, sailed from Liverpool aboard the "Echo". Traveling with him, wife Hannah Maria (8 months pregnant), children; Joseph Robert 5, Elizabeth 3, William "C" 14 mos, along with Robert's youngest sister Diana and her husband, Thomas Bloxham, their sister Elizabeth, her husband, Daniel Browett, and Daniel's younger Sister, Martha Rebecca.
A month out to sea his fourth child, Thomas Eagles Harris was born on the Atlantic. Arrived New Orleans (USA) 16 April 1841.
Settled at Nauvoo, Hancock, Ill. where son Enoch was born 1843, & daughter Sarah Ann, 1845. Robert volunteered to serve in the U.S. Army, Mormon Battalion in the War with Mexico, July 1846. By 1847 his wife & children were in Winter Quarters, Douglas, Neb. where Robert III was born and died before Robert returned in early 1848. His sister, Diana H. Bloxham and his sister, Elizabeth's son, Moroni Browett also died before he was able to return for them.
Council Point, Council Bluffs, Potatwattame, Iowa, 8th child, Daniel Browett Harris was born Oct. 1848, named to honor their beloved Uncle slain at Tragedy Spring , Cal.
Settled at Kaysville, Davis Co. where following children were born:
Maria 1851, Lucy Emma 1852, Janetta (twin) 1854, Henrietta (twin) 1854, Robert Charles 1856, Julia Ann 1858, Mary Ellen 1860.
Officer in the Utah Militia, served in Echo Canyon. Served mission to Muddy River Arizona for LDS Church.
Moved family to farm at Muddy Creek, near Malad River, Idaho in 1869. Fell from a load of corn (about 1874) suffering a concussion. Stated to his children, "This fall will cause my death". After failing to fully recover, moved back to Kaysville near Holmes Creek; donated time to the building of the salt Lake Temple and died at his home 29 Feb 1876. Wilford Woodruff preached his funeral sermon. Buried at Kaysville City Cemetery, Utah.
Burial:
Kaysville City Cemetery
Kaysville
Davis County
Utah, USA
Plot: 11-4-A-23
From Mormon Overland Pioneer Travel:
Robert Harris traveled at age 39 with the Levi W. Hancock/Jefferson Hunt/James Pace/Andrew Lytle Company (1847). Departure: 25-26 August 1847 Arrival: 11,16 October 1847
This company was composed of 117 returning Mormon Battalion veterans. They traveled over the Sierra Mountains from the Cosumnes River near Sutter's Fort in California. From the beginning, they divided and traveled separately in small groups, but generally within a few day's distance from each other. After crossing the mountains, they followed a course which took them to Fort Hall and then to Salt Lake Valley.
Later, Robert, 42, and Hannah, 32, brought their 7 children, including Thomas (my direct ancestor), age 9, with the Aaron Johnson company in 1850.
Personal History found here (PDF).
Later, Robert, 42, and Hannah, 32, brought their 7 children, including Thomas (my direct ancestor), age 9, with the Aaron Johnson company in 1850.
Personal History found here (PDF).
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