James Leithead (1816 - 1908) Profile

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James Leithead

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Andrus, Milo, [Autobiography], in "Utah Pioneer Biographies," 44 vols., 3:216-17

Andrus, Milo, [Autobiography], in "Utah Pioneer Biographies," 44 vols., 3:216-17.

We landed at Kanesville early in May; was organized in the first company of Saints early in June. I was chosen Captain over 55 wagons. We had a good time on the plains, arriving in Salt Lake City the last day of August having but one death on the journey that of a stranger going to California. I baptized 15 persons on the journey. James Leithead and Richard Hopkins were clerks of the company.
[Variant version of text also in Our Pioneer Heritage, 20 vols. (1958-77), 14:236-37]

Transcript for Andrus, Milo, [Autobiography], in "Utah Pioneer Biographies," 44 vols., 3:216-17

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008. 31 December 1850: Page 1.

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008.

Index to Utah pioneer biographies

Utah Pioneer Biographies

Leithead, James, [Journal], "Utah Pioneer Biographies", Index to Utah pioneer biographies, 42, Page 18, 28-35.

Transcript for Leithead, James, [Journal], in "Utah Pioneer Biographies," 44 vols., 42:18, 28-35

Index to Utah pioneer biographies.

"Leithead, James, b. 1816," Andrew Jenson collection, circa 1841-1942

"Leithead, James, b. 1816," Andrew Jenson collection, circa 1841-1942.

... in 1850 Crossed the plains in Captain Milo Andrus company of over 50 wagons arriving in Great Salt Lake City september

Transcript for "Leithead, James, b. 1816," Andrew Jenson collection, circa 1841-1942

Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young

Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, August 29, 1850.

Camp of Isirel [Israel] Kanyon Creek



Thursday morning August 29th 1850



Brother Young We are sorry to say that in consequence of not understanding the nature of the old and new routes from Weber River when we wrote to you We thought we would take the new when we came to the Forkes of the Road the Company were called together &amp; it was the unanimous voice of the people to take the old Route[.] We therefor Send you the earliest information of the fact in our pow[e]r in order that if any Location may have Been Selected for our encampment Before our finale dis Bandment We may Be informed of it without disapointment By the mesenger taking the new Route[.] We are about 25 miles from the City &amp; fuly expect to Be in by the time stated



We Remain yours in the Bonds of the Covenant



Milo Andrus Capt.,



James Leithead Clk.

Transcript for Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, 29 August 1850

Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, July 11, 1850.

Camp of Isirel Capt.. Andras [Andrus] 
Company 115 miles East of Fort Larimie [Laramie] 
July 11th 1850



President Young



Dear Sir having an opertunity of sending you a few lines we would inform you that our company consisting of 51 Wagons 206 persons are in good traveling order 115 miles East from Fort Larimie [Laramie] on the South side of platte[.] we are all well there has Been no sickness in our camp of A serious nature of long duration[.] we left the Missouri River on the third of June[.] have met with no axcident &amp; are geting along well[.] We have passed the Graves of hundreds yet God has preserved us for which we felle [feel] thankful[.] the Company is commanded By Capt. Milo. Andras [Andrus]



Peace &amp; Union prevail in our midst &amp; we hope By the Blessing of God to reach your Valey in safty With sentements of Esteem we subscribe ourselves your Brethren in the Gospel



MILO ANDRAS Capt 
James Leithead, Clerk

Transcript for Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, 11 July 1850

Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, August 8, 1850.

Camp of Isirel Capt. Andrus Company 
Sweet Water 296 miles from Salt Lake City 
Aug 8th 1850



Aug 8th 1850



President Young having an opertunity of sending you A few lines in advance of us By the hand of Mr. Kinkade we thought it Advisable to inform you that we are now within 296 miles of your City in Genaral good health &amp; spirits in good traviling condition[.] our Cattle have stood the journey Remarcably well considering the scarsity of Grass since we left Fort Larimie [Laramie] &amp; we anticipate to reach our destination about the First of Sept.--we think we &lt;can&gt; accomplish the Journey without any assistance, we travil slow &amp; steady take Great care of our teams'&amp; lay up on an average about two days in the week we have met with no serious accident[.] have lost But very few Cattle[.] the Lord has Blessed us &amp; opened the way Before us &amp; our present prospects are flattering[.] there has Been But one death in our midst las[t] night A Gold Diger died that was along with us--With sentements of Esteem for Brigim Young



MILO ANDRAS Capt 
JAMES LEITHEAD Clerk

Transcript for Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, 8 August 1850

Milo Andrus letter to Brigham Young, August 21, 1850.

Camp of Isirel Company No. 1. 
of Salt Lake Emigrants 16 Miles East of 
Fort Bridger August 21st 1850



President Young we have Deligated Brother [Fielding] Jeter Clinton in Company with Brother Ward to Represent us in your Counsels &amp; give you all the information Relative to us as A Company that you may Require[.] they likewise Bear you A list of all the Names in the Company[.] we Confidently expect if no accident hapen to us to reach the valey Saturday morning the 31st &amp; we desire if it meets your mind that you cause A A [sic] suitable place for an encampment as near the City as posible to be selected where we can Receive A visit from you we also wish to know the hour when we might Expect your arival in our Camp[.] if these arrangements meet your Aprobation please inform us By Messinger [messenger] We shall come in by the way of the Golden pass if we get no information to the contrary



With Sentiments of Esteem 
We Remain yours &amp;c



MILO ANDRUS Capt 
JAMES LEITHEAD, Clk



P.S. I would be very Glad if the Presidency would take the Charge off my hands as soon after we get in camp as possible for it will be very difficult to keep the people together for any len[g]th of time



M.A.

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