Shepherd Pierce Hutchings (1818 - 1895) Profile

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Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008

Historical Department journal history of the Church, 1830-2008, April 15, 1844.

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

Historical Record Book, 1841-1874

List of Missionaries, Carson Valley Mission

"List of Missionaries, Carson Valley Mission", Historical Record Book, 1841-1874, April 21, 1855.

Historical Record Book, 1841-1874.

Missionary reports, 1831-1900

Missionary reports, 1831-1900.

November the 16. 184 By order of A zonal Conference held in Nauvoo on the sixet of April eightteen hundred forty four I was sent to Ohio on A politacal Mishion left this place the first of may went to kirtland Attend A conference, Brother Lorenzo Snow Being President of the Afairs of that State And Brother Sestes Brooks his Counsellor they sent me in to the South East part of the State where I labord with mutch Diligent And had good sucess And I returnd holm the latter part of August Shepherd P Hutchings Report of Shepherd B. Hutchings Nov 16th 1845 To the general recorder of the Church Nauvoo

Transcript for Missionary reports, 1831-1900, MS 6104, Church History Library

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register, 977.343/N1 K29c

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register, 977.343/N1 K29c, Page 139.

Temple Records Index Bureau, comp., Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register, 977.343/N1 K29c.

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, August 25, 1849.

Camp of Israel, Aug. 25 1849



 



Dear/Bro/Brigham



As Captain of Ten, I write you the situation of my company. We are all well, and in good Health, and spirits, the weather has been exceeding hot and still continues, our teams are in as good a condition as could be expected under the circumstances. we are all well loaded and if assistance could be rendered us at Fort Bridger it would be a great relief. I think 30 Hundred would help us[.] Bro Babbit assured us that we could have assistance if we needed it. The names of those under my charge are, Simeon Carter, Orlando Carter, A[lfred] B Benson, H Demphy, O[sius]., Killburn, I [Jared] Starr, Joel Harvy, S Hutchins, know what is necessary for us, better than we do, and we will do as you require. We are progressing on and hope ere long to see you in peace enjoying the Blessings your heart desires—



 



Yours in the Covenant 
A. Farnham[,] Captain 
James Lewis[,] Clerk 
in Captain S. Richards Company



 



Aug 26. To day nine Teams have left the camp. From my company Joel Harvey and S. Hutchins not feeling satisfied with the camp, aside from the above named the others were Gentiles, and were not willing to follow the counsel of the Camp.

Transcript for Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young, 25 August 1849

Augustus Farnham letter to Brigham Young.

Deseret News

Arrivals

"Arrivals", Deseret News, October 31, 1855.

--Elders Chester Loveland, Seth Dustin, Geo. W. Hancock and Shepherd Hutchins arrived from Carson Valley, by the short route, on the 24th, bringing a favorable report from that region, though business was dull on account of the small number of travelers passing through this season. They were not molested by any Indians on the route.

Transcript for "Arrivals," Deseret News, 31 Oct. 1855

Deseret News.

Hutchings, Eliza Ann Pectol, [Reminiscences], in "History of Shepherd Pierce Hutchings," item #2, 1-2

Hutchings, Eliza Ann Pectol, [Reminiscences], in "History of Shepherd Pierce Hutchings," item #2, 1-2.

He [Shepherd Pierce Hutchings] went to Winter Quarters, thinking of going with the pioneers in forty-seven, but he not having a sufficient amount of provisions he could not go so he went back to Missouri. There he worked making and mending wagons until the year forty-nine when he again started for Salt Lake Valley, getting to Counsel [Council] Bluff in June.
Went to Counsel Point a short ways to visit with his wifes [Lucinda] (first wifes) father and mother. This was my first acquaintance with him. He wanted me to go with them to help with the work, so on the first or second day of July we started crossing the Missouri river. 
On the fourth day of July we joined Captain [Silas] Richards company of 50. And brother [Augustus] Farnum was Captain of our ten. We had a very hard trip crossing the plains. Shephard being a wagon maker he had to mend all the wagons that broke down besides standing guard every few nights, then drive a wagon and three yoke of cattle all day. It made it very hard for him. His outfit was one big wagon, two yoke of oxen, one yoke of cows, a small wagon and one horse.
Well the camp rolled on crossing streams, rocks, and sand, all kinds of roads. We stopped one day in every week to wash and also on every Sunday to rest and hole meetings. There were some very hard storms on the road. When camped by a little stream called Deer Creek. It was early to camp but there was good feed, water and wood, which we hardly every found all three at once. After the camp was all arranged he took his gun, went out to see if he could kill something. He went a mile and a half or two miles when about fifteen or twenty large white wolves came out of the brush and surrounded him. He shot one. It did not scare them. They merely turned their heads and looked at him tumbling into the brush. Then he jumped, swinging his hat and gun at the same time holloed with all his might. Then they turned and walked off, looking back at him until they got in the brush. Then he went for camp looking over his shoulders, also he was glad to get away from his unwelcome visiters.
He got brother Decater Thompson to go back with him, thinking to kill some of them but they had eaten the one he had killed and was gone. So he did not get revenge that he wanted, so returned to camp.
When we got on the big mountain we had a big snow storm. When we got up in the morning it was snowing very fast. We hitched up and started, did not stop for breakfast. Before we had traveled very far the snow was two feet deep. Pretty soon we past the cloud and all right. We learned after that the snow was five feet deep where we had camped. By hurring we passed a deep snow.
We rolled into Salt Lake City on the evening of the twenty-ninth of October.

Transcript for Hutchings, Eliza Ann Pectol, [Reminiscences], in "History of Shepherd Pierce Hutchings," item #2, 1-2

Silas Richards diaries

Silas Richards diaries, May 1846.

Transcript for Silas Richards diaries, 1846 May-1855 July, Diary, 1849-1853, 1-36

Silas Richards diaries.

Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young

Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young, August 24, 1849.

Camp of Israel. North bank of Platte 
near Crab Creek Aug 24th 1849



 



President B Young &amp; Council



Dear Brethren. Bro. Babbitt informs me that he was instructed to say to the camps as he met them, that if they would send you an account of their circumstances and the probable amount of assistance that they would need to get through to the Valley, that it would be sent them. It is not probable that I can make the estimation as correct as you can, after you are informed relative to our camp.



I was appointed by Bros. G.A. Smith &amp; E.T. Benson, Captain of the 3rd fifty to lead a camp of 70 wagons from Winter Quarters to the Salt Lake Valley, the appointment was confirmed by the camp, we left Winter Quarters 10th July[.] 68 of our wagons being drawn by from one to four yoke of oxen &amp; cows, the other two by a span of horses each, (Bro. Hiram Clark's and my own)[.] our teams are generally rather heavily loaded for the state of the weather &amp; the roads, it having been very warm and rainy most of the way, though we have had no rain for a few days, but the heat continues very opp[r]essive, consequently we have traveled very slow, being determined to take good care of our teams, many days we have only traveled from six to ten miles, we are aware that we are late, yet it will not do to kill up our teams if we can avoid it, we have been very fortunate, even &lt;more&gt; so than our brethren that are before us &amp; behind us. we have had no death in our camp, and very little sickness. have lost no cattle except 3 cows that died, and one old worn out ox that we left-by the way, not broke a wagon materially, and in fact we have not had any serious misfortune, we are getting along very well, and are thankful to our heavenly father for it. peace and union prevails in our camp, though our cattle are generally in good condition yet, it is probable we shall need considerable assistance. as our loads are heavy. in consequence of the council we received from the Valley just before starting in relation to provisions, and the lateness of the season will not admit of much delay. Esqr. Babbitt informs us that feed will be very scarce and the weather very cold before we get through and that we are sure to need assistance, I think our horses will not be able to draw the wagons, though if we can get them along at all. and in fact I do not know many wagons that can spare a single Yoke of oxen, and travel a long comfortably with their present loads, we have many good faithful brethren in our camp, quite a number on [sic] the Battalion boys, and many of the citizens of Kanesville &amp; vicinity but not much wealth except our wagons, teams &amp; other stock[.] we have 70 head of loose cattle mostly to[o] young to work, 100 head of sheep, only nine horses, no spare or loose hands when the teams are going. I need not say any thing farther relative help, as you will, no doubt send what you can, wagons will not be necessary, only send oxen and men enough to bring them, our journey will be very lengthy &amp; much more provisions consumed than was anticipated. we have got but little Buffaloe meat, although we have been in the Buffaloe range for two weeks, it is said they are scarcer &amp; more difficult to kill than usual, that is good ones. Capt. Allen Taylor's camp being about a week ahead of us, have nearly cleared the track, we have not seen any for several days except a few scattering old bulls, it is probable we will save but little, by way of provisions from them.



August 26th 1849 Bros. Campbell, Patten and Elliott are with us on their way to the Valley with the express mail, they will leave us tomorrow morning



I think Proper to inform you that, nine wagons left our company yesterday on their own responcibility, and without our council, and traveled ahead. Yesterday being Sunday, we rested and had meeting as usual[.] the names of those that went on are, as follows, three brothers by the name of Thompson, Mr Poor, (these are not members of the Church I believe) [Joel] Harvy &amp; Hutchens, claim to be members, they have not been disposed to observe, and comply with our camp rules. are profane (except Bro [S.] Hutchins) and incline to be disorderly, the only excuse they offer for leaving is that they do not wish to tie their cattle at night.-they intend being in the valley 3 week[s] ahead of us, my opinion is that the Gold is their principal inducement west, also Allen Green.



Altho we are traveling slow in consequence of the heat &amp; heavy loads yet we are getting along well. the weather is beautiful and pleasant-it being cooler the two last days. having to write in haste and on my knee I will close, being over burthened [burdened] with camp duties



In full faith and expectation of meeting you in joy &amp; peace I remain your Brother in the Gospel of Christ



 



Silas Richards



 



[enclosure]



To President Young &amp; council



A list of names, of heads of families &amp; &lt;men&gt; emigrating in camp at this time



Silas Richards &amp; family 
Hiram Clark - 
Lyman Stevens - 
Jacob Strong - 
Henry Mower - 
Wm. McClary 
John McLean 
Lemuel Leavett [Leavitt] 
Hiel K Gay 
Wm. D Huntington &amp; family 
Simon Dalton - 
A[lbert]. P[erry]. Rockwood - 
Saml. Richards - 
James Guymon - 
Thos. Gaunt [Grant] 
George Dalton 
Henry E Parish 
Edmond Fox 
John W McDonald 
Edward Sayers &amp; family 
Luke Beardsell - 
Elam Ludington &amp; family 
Peter Robinson - 
Nathaniel Green - 
Theodore Turley - 
Arnold Potter - 
T[hadeus] Alverd - 
Ann Smith - 
Augustus Farnham &amp; family 
John Eaby 
James Lewis 
Orlando H Carter &amp; family 
Simeon Carter - 
Francello [Francillo] Durphy [Durfey] 
Osias Kilbourn 
Jared Starr &amp; family 
Alfred B Benson - 
Louisa Gibbons 
Samuel G. Clark &amp; family 
Philip Garner - 
Moses Daley - 
Edward Daley - 
Moses Daley jr - 
John Thompson - 
Justin Merrill - 
Philemen C Merrill - 
D[aniel]. B[erry]. Rawson 
V[alentine] Wyrick - 
Philander Cotten [Colton]- 
[blank space] [James] Goff - 
George Clauson

Transcript for Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young, 24 August 1849

Silas Richards letter to Brigham Young.

Silas Richards reminiscences and journal, circa 1849-1871, transcribed by Ailcy C. Morrell, 4-12

Silas Richards reminiscences and journal, circa 1849-1871, transcribed by Ailcy C. Morrell, 4-12.

Transcript for Silas Richards reminiscences and journal, circa 1849-1871, transcribed by Ailcy C. Morrell, 4-12

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