BackGround: Winter Quarters Temple, Winter Quarters, Nebraska.
Jane Eliza TAYLOR was born 26 May 1848, at Winter Quarters, Pottawattamie, Nebraska and married 6 January 1865, in Springville, Utah, Utah, Horace Nephi SPAFFORD the son of Horace SPAFFORD and Martha STILES. He was born 5 July 1845 in , Hancock, Illinois and died 19 October 1894 in Moab, Grand, Utah. Jane died 24 December 1936 in Springville, Utan, Utah.
1848 - born after the exodis from Nauvoo while the family was at Winter Quarters, she was the 11th child of the family.
1849 - Jul 1, blest by Bishop William Terry, Macedonia records, page 81.
1850 - the family traved by oxcart to Salt Lake, settling for the winter in Little Cottonwood Canyon, where Union Fort was afterwards built.
1851 - the family was called to settle San Bernardino.
1857 - on orders from Brigham Young the family returned to Springville, UT.
1865 - at 17 yrs old she married Horace Nephi Spafford. They lived in the Third Ward of Springville.
1867 - shortly before their first child was born Horace became very ill with a fever, only one person, a Brother Ben Blanchard dared come into their home to give aid. He remained with the young couple until their son, Horace, Jr. was born on 30 Mar. Eliza Jane went through the early pioneering trials and vigils that many of the women folk had to endure. Her husband took part in the Black Hawk War, taking his turn in Springville standing guard to keep the settlers alert for Indian attacks. When peace came with the Indians he started freighting trips to California from Salt Lake City. One trip took him almost two years and his family did not receive any word as his letters were lost. Eliza Jane carried the tremendous responsibity of caring for her family and leading as normal a life as possible. Near the end of the second year's absence, another freighter came through with the news that Horace was alive, and would soon be home. When he returned he built a home for his family in which they lived for 20 years. There place became a stopping off place for many relatives and friends whom retold tales of Eliza Janes's gracious hospitallity, friendliness and thoughtfulness.
1876 - the Spafford family moved to Moab, UT where Horace engaged in cattle raising, which was very successful.
1894 - Horace became very ill and died on the 19th of Oct.
1894 - soon afterwards, Eliza Jane moved back to Springville, purchased a home at 212 W. 400 So. and remained there the rest of her life. She was a widow for 42 yrs.
1936 - 24 Dec, Eliza Jane died at home surrounded by family, her daughter and family had lived with her for many years.
Obit:
Pioneer resident of Springville died Thursday of ailments incident to age, at the home of a dau. Mrs. J. J. Roberson, (Second West & Fourth South St).
services to be held Sun. at 3 pm in the Second LDS ward chapel. Burial in the city cemetery under direction of Claudin funeral home.
Surviving, besides the daughter, are 5 grand children, 6 G-grand and 1 G-G-Grandchild.
Reference:
Benjamin Franklin TAYLOR Family Newsletter, written by her granddaughter," I can remeber her as such a tall, stately, sweet grandmother; one who loved me from the time I was born. She was totally devoted to husband, children, and grandchildren. Her love of bearty was manifest in every way; in her home, her family relationships, her flower garden, and in her very appearance."
1974 - the granddaughter bought and lives in the same house. She is Coreene Roberson Booth.
1845 - born in Hancock Co., IL, he was the 9th child in the family.
1850 - his parents started the long trek across the plains to escape Missouri persecutions and to join the main body of Saints. When they reached the Platte River, his mother, five other children and a granddaughter succumbed to the dreaded cholera which plagued many of the imigrants. Nephi was a veteran of the Black Hawk Indian War.
1870 Utah Census: Spafford, Nephi, age 24, male, houldhold of 4, farmer, born Il, Springville, Utah Co., real wealth $600., personal wealth $1000.
1876 - moved his family to Moab, UT and had a successful cattle business..
1894 - became very ill and died on the 19th of Oct.
1870 Census Springville, Utah, Utah
R Estate Personal Where
Name Age Sex Race Occupation Value Value Born
SPAFFORD Nephi 24 M W Farmer $ 0,600 5 1,000 Illinois
" Jane 22 F W Keeping House -------- -------- Iowa
" Horace 3 M W ------------- -------- -------- Utah
" Dean 1 M W ------------- -------- -------- Utah
1880 Census Springville, Utah, Utah, Page 169D
Mar | Place of Birth |
Name Sex Race Age Relat Sta Occupation |Self Father Mother|
SPAFFORD Nephi M W 35 ----- M Lumberman Iowa Canada Canada
" Jane F W 27 Wife M Keeping House Ill. Canada Eng.
" Horace M W 13 Son S At School Utah Iowa Ill.
" Dean F W 9 Dau S ------------- Utah Iowa Ill.
" Ann F W 7 Dau S ------------- Utah Iowa Ill.
" Wm Ray M W 2 Son S ------------- Utah Iowa Ill.
CHILDREN of Jane Eliza TAYLOR and Horace Nephi SPAFFORD:
B1. 1. HORACE NEPHI b: 30 Mar 1867; Springville, Utah, Utah.
md: Abt 1883; Springville, Utah, Utah.
Louise HATFIELD
d: 2 Apr 1910; Springville, Utah, Utah.
B2. 2. ADA DEAN UZELL b: 6 Apr 1870; Springville, Utah, Utah.
md: 28 May 1890; , , .
George McConnihe SELWYN
d: 23 May 1931; , , .
B3. 3. ANN b: 8 Mar 1872; Springville, Utah, Utah.
md: 5 Sep 1892; , , .
Olander Orange WARNER
md: 7 Apr 1895; Moab, Grand, Utah.
John James ROBERSON
d: 29 Jun 1951; Provo, Utah, Utah.
B4. 4. MARTIN FRANKLIN b: 16 Sep 1875; Springville, Utah, Utah.
d: 3 Oct 1875; Springville, Utah, Utah.
B5. 5. WILLIAM RAY b: 18 Apr 1878; Springville, Utah, Utah.
d: 12 Jan 1887; Springville, Utah, Utah.
B6. 6. MENNELL TAYLOR b: 9 Feb 1884; Springville, Utah, Utah.
d: 23 Feb 1887; Springville, Utah, Utah.
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