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Member 76th quorum seventies; counselor in bishopric of 1st ward of Ogden. Trustee and treasurer of Utah State Industrial School. Vice-president and manager Watson- Tanner Clothing Co.
TANNER, JOSEPH SMITH (son of John Tanner and Ellza- beth Beswick). Born June 11, 1833, in New York. Came to Utah 1848.
Married Elizabeth C. Haws Feb. 17, 1860, Salt Lake City (daughter of Elijah Haws and Catherine Clark), who was born 1843. Their children: Mary E., m. Henry Nebeker; Annie S., m. Hlram White; Joseph E., died; Henry S. b. Feb. 15, 1869, m. Laura L. Woodland; Lols A. b. 1867, m. Frank Fairbanks; Nathaniel H., m. Mary Wilkins.
Married Jannette Hamilton (daughter of Henry Ham- ilton and Jannette Johnson). Their children: John Sid- ney, m. Orilla Wolf; George Wilford; Hyrum; Jannette Fern; Beatrice, died; Sarah Agnes; Leland Scott; Jennle Mabel; Arnold Franklin; Iona; Clarice; Lucile, died. Fami- lies resided Payson, Utah.
Bishop of Payson 20 years. Mayor of Payson; member city council. Business manager church herds. Veteran Black Hawk war. Farmer and stockralser. Dled Feb. 28, 1910.
TANNER, HENRY S. (son of Joseph S. Tanner and Eliza- beth C. Haws). Born Feb. 15, 1869, Payson, Utah.
Marrled Laura L. Woodland March 5, 1890, Logan, Utah (daughter of William Woodland and Laura Peters of Marsh Valley, Idaho, pioneers 1848). She was born June 10, 1867, Thelr children: Henry B. b. Aug. 19, 1891; Vella E .; Laura M. b. Aug. 9, 1895; LaFond b. 1897; DeOnge W. b. 1899; Merlyn; Clarice; Konda; Joseph E .; Katherine. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Missionary to southern states 1890-92; high priest. City judge at Salt Lake. Lawyer.
TANNER, GEORGE WILFORD (son of Joseph Smith Tan- ner and Jannette Hamilton). Born Jan. 7, 1885, Payson, Utah.
High priest; missionary to New Zealand 1905-09; bishop of 2d ward at Payson. Farmer.
TATTON, JOHN CHARLES (son of William Tatton). Born Aug. 4, 1818, in England. Came to Utah in October, 1853.
Married Caroilne Webb (daughter of Ralph Webb and Miss Akenbottom), who was born Jan. 5, 1820. Thelr chil- dren: Eliza b. Jan. 27, 1840, Hannah Mary b. Dec. 29, 1841, Frances Ann b. Nov. 16, 1843, Charles b. Aug. 3, 1845, and Ann b. Feb. 1847, all died; John Charles b. Jan. 18, 1851; Martha Ann b. Oct. 16, 1854, m. Joseph Hyrum Taylor; Joseph b. Jan. 9, 1857; William and Caroline (twins) b. Aug. 9, 1859, died.
Seventy. Farmer. Died Marclı 4, 1889, Manti, Utah.
TAYLOR, ALLEN (son of William Taylor and Elizabeth Patrick, born March 21, 1787, and Dec. 9, 1793, respectively,. both in Kentucky). He was born Jan. 17, 1814, Bowling Green, Ky. Came to Utah Oct. 15, 1849, Allen Taylor company.
Married Sarah Louisa Allred Sept. 5, 1833 (daughter of Isaac Allred and Mary Calvert, pioneers Oct. 15, 1849, Allen Taylor company-married March 22, 1811, in Ken- tucky). She was born Nov. 14, 1817, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Isaac Moroni b. June 29, 1834, d. June 3, 1836; Mary Eilzabeth b. March 8, 1837, m. Francls M. Owen May 28, 1854; William Riley b. Feb. 12, 1839, m. Margaret J. Ellison Sept. 27, 1857; Sarah Jane b. Feb. 2, 1841, m. Robert Richardson Sept. 21, 1856; Joseph Allen b. May 25, 1844, d. May 11, 1845; Nancy Melvina b.
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May 30, 1846, m. George Bennett Aug. 25, 1861; Clarissa Elvira b. Oct. 3, 1849, m. Benjamin Redd June 20, 1865; Orissia Angelia b. Oct. 13, 1851, m. Brlant Heber Jolley Dec. 25, 1869; Independence b. July 4, 1854, m. Aner J. Taylor; Jedediah b. May 13, 1857, m. Catherine Woolsey; Loulsa Jennett b. May 12, 1860, m. Wiliard Pace Feb. 15, 1877.
Married Hannah Egbert Jan. 1, 1850, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Egbert and Susana Cardhan, pioneers 1848, Allen Taylor company). She was born May 27, 1829, in Pennsylvania. Their children: John Taylor b. Oct. 25, 1851, m. Mary Kelsey Aug. 1869; Susana b. Sept. 30, 1853, m. Alma Pace May 1870; Liberty b. Oct. 8, 1854, m. Joseph Brundage 1875; Jeremiah b. May 7, 1857, m. Sarah Kelsey Oct. 1880; Crilila b. Aug. 16, 1859, m. Wlliiam Goddard Jan. 1, 1877; Alfred Alien b. Dec. 15, 1862, m. Margaret Frost June 10, 1890.
Married Ellzabeth Dirdle 1856, Salt Lake City, who was born 1822 in England. Their child: Annie D. b. April 22, 1858, m. Peter Neilson April 22, 1874, St. Georgc, Utah.
Married Phoebe Ann Roberts April 1857, Salt Lake City (daughter of Levl and Harrlet Roberts). Thelr children: Harriet Ann b. Oct. 31, 1859, m. Jacob Bastian March 22, 1877; Mary Ann b. Dec. 4, 1862, m. Joseph Cook Dec. 1879; Julia C. b. Feb. 22, 1864, m. Newton Searls Sept. 5, 1880; Mandy Melvina,b. Aug. 11, 1866, m. Aima Young Sept. 1885; Levl Allen b. July 1, 1869, m. Rhoda C. Jameson Oct. 28, 1890; James Henry b. March 3, 1872, d. Nov. 29. 1871; Phoebe V. b. June 10, 1873, d. July 7, 1876; Allen, Jr., b. May 4, 1876, m. Lula Jameson May 8, 1901; Louisa b. July 12, 1878, m. Heber Blackburn Dec. 20, 1898; Amy b. July 5, 1880, d. Oct. 10, 1902; Wilford Woodruff b. April 14, 1883; Matilda b. June 26, 1886, m. Frank Edwards Dec. 23, 1903.
On arrival at Salt Lake City settled at mouth of MIll Creek canyon. Moved to Kaysville, Davls county, 1850, and was chosen blshop there 1854. Moved to St. George, Utah, 1862, and from there to Loa, Wayne county, in 1883. Dled at Loa Dec. 5, 1891.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM RILEY (son of Allen Taylor and Sarah Loulsa Allred). Born Feb. 12, 1839, in Caldwell county, Mo. Came to Utah Oct. 15, 1849.
Married Margaret J. Ellison Sept. 27, 1857, Kaysville, Utah (daughter of John Ellison and Allce PillIng, pioneers Sept. 13, 1852, Thomas Howell company). She was born Aug. 11, 1842, Nauvoo, Ill. Their children: Wllllam Allen b. April 19, 1859, m. Della Ivie April 1, 1884; m. Elizabeth A. Allred July 9, 1889; John Henry b. Jan. 4, 1861, m. Augusta E. Stevenson May 15, 1894; Joseph Ephraim b. Dec. 24, 1862, m. Annle Sophia Brian Jan. 30, 1894; Davld Moroni b. March 30, 1865, d. Nov. 29, 1878; Thomas Alvin b. May 20, 1867, m. Hannah Frederson Aug. 3, 1888; Sarah Alice b. July 17, 1869, m. Daniel H. Allred Jan. 1, 1894; James E. b. April 2, 1872, d. March 17, 1890; Isaac Harvey b. March 25, 1874, m. Zona Jeffery Sept. 5, 1900; Loren Independence b. May 15, 1878, m. Elizabeth Grundy June 5, 1901; Lorenzo Jedediah b. April 30, 1881, m. Jennle Grundy June 8, 1904; Heber Calvert b. July 21, 1883, m. Chloe Wllllams July 1892; George Irvin b. May 29, 1885, m. Catherine Butler Nov. 30, 1894; Susan- nah Jennette b. June 4, 1887, m. Alma James Lee Feb. 19, 1908.
Served as bishop's counselor at Kaysville from 1878 to 1881; he then moved to Loa, where he acted as ward teacher for 31 years.
TAYLOR, WILLIAM ALLEN (son of William Riley Taylor and Margaret J. Eliison). Born April 19, 1859, Kaysville, Utah.
Married Della Elizabeth Ivey April 1, 1884 (daughter of Frank Ivey and Jane Young, former came to Utah about 1850). She was born April 1, 1865, Sclplo, Utah. Thelr chil- dren: Mary Vlolet b. Aprll 8, 1885, m. Oic Ernston April 6, 1904; William Franklin b. Juiy 26, 1886, m. Irene Lewis July 17, 1911; Ella May b. May 13, 1888, m. Axel Ernston Oct. 22, 1907; James Calvert b. Oct. 28, 1890; Ada Matilda b. Aug. 8, 1892, m. Willlam Blackwell July 19, 1910; Thomas Rliey b. July 16, 1894; Iven Eliison b. Sept. 17, 1897; Maude I. b. June 8, 1901; Wilford Otto b. Dec. 8, 1903.
Married Elizabeth Ann Allred July 9, 1889 (daughter of Issac Allred and Chloe Stevens), who was born May 9, 1872. Thelr children: Chloe I. b. Feb. 2, 1892, d. same day; Delia A. b. May 25, 1893, m. Lewis Nielson Dec. 20, 1912; Joseph and Hyrum (twins) b. Nov. 7, 1894, Joseph d. same day, Hyrum d. March 2, 1895; Rose B. b. May 26, 1897; Susie A. b. Oct. 20, 1899; Nettie E. b. Nov. 5, 1901; Luven D. b. Oct. 31, 1904; Tressie O. b. Feb. 11, 1907; Zelma O. b. July 8, 1909; Danlel A. b. Dec. 12, 1912.
Missionary to England; ward teacher; bishop's counselor and member of the high council. School trustee; water- master. County commissioner two terms.
TAYLOR, CYRNUS HENRY. Born July 30, 1826. Came to Utah 1848.
Married Emily Smith, who was born Jan. 26, 1832. Thelr children: Cyrnus Aimon b. March 5, 1849; Emily Mellssa b. May 1, 1850, m. George C. Johnston; Joseph Hyrum b. Oct. 22, 1852, m. Martha Ann Tatton; Esther b. Jan. 25, 1855, m. Joseph Breathweight; Albert b. Jan. 25, 1855, m. Ellza Wollsey, m. Ellza McFarlane.
First county clerk, Manti, Utah. Carpenter. Died Nov. 15, 1854, Manti, Utah.
TAYLOR, JOSEPH HYRUM (son of Cyrnus Henry Taylor and Emlly Smith. Born Oct. 22, 1852, Mantl, Utah.
Married Martha Ann Tatton Nov. 25, 1872, Manti, Utah (daughter of John Charles Tatton and Carollne Webb,
pioneers 1853), who was born Oct. 16, 1854. Their children: Ida Carollne b. Sept. 28, 1873, m. Anthon VanBuren; William Henry b. April 10, 1876, m. Arlmilin Laenick; John Henry b. Feb. 1, 1879, m. Susie Woodward; Harold b. Feb. 28, 1883, m. Elma Anderson; Emily b. Oct. 7, 1885, m. Francis Dennl- son; George Lee b. Jan. 11, 1888, m. Francis Woodward; J. Leroy b. Feb. 8, 1890. Family home Orangeville, Utah. High priest; ward teacher 30 ycars; Sunday school superln- tendent 8 years. Member town board; schooi trustee. Far- mer and stockraiser.
TAYLOR, ELMER (son of Benjmain F. Taylor and Ann Mennell). Born Nov. 4, 1831, Grafton, Lorain Co., Ohio. Came to Utah 1850, William Wali company.
Married Weitha Ann Spafford (daughter of Horace Spafford and Martha Stlles, pioneers 1850, William Wall company). She was born Oct. 31, 1831. Their children: Martha b. Nov. 17, 1851, died; Horace F. b. May 28, 1854, m. Annle Peter- son Nov. 18, 1887; Weltha b. Feb. 2, 1857, died; Olive U. b. April 26, 1858, m. Danlel Whitbeck Dec. 13, 1877; Helen b. Feb. 22, 1861, died; James E. b. Feb. 20, 1864, m. Almira Ollerton Nov. 12, 1885; Irinda b. June 1, 1868, m. Joseph J. Miller Jan. 17, 1888; Pattle b. Feb. 2, 1871, m. W. V. Osborn May 5, 1891; Minerva b. Aug. 22, 1873, m. N. J. Schow Aug. 2, 1894.
Bishop of Levan ward 1871; bishop of Juab ward at time of death. Merchant and county commissioner. Died Aprii, 1896.
TAYLOR, JAMES E. (son of Elmer Taylor and Weltha Ann Spafford). Born Feb. 20, 1864, Springville, Utah.
Married Almira Ollerton Nov. 12, 1885, who was born Aprii 7, 1868, Parowan, Utah. Their children: Ann Mennell b. Nov. 8, 1886; Joel E. b. Oct. 4, 1888; Vinnle J. b. April 1, 1890, m. Ivan C. Dalby Dec. 22, 1909; Frank S. b. Nov. 21, 1894; May Josephine b. Feb. 22, 1897; James O. b. Nov. 21, 1901; Weltha Eva b. Nov. 9, 1903; Ollve b. Feb. 22, 1910.
Blshop of Levan, Utah; missionary to England 1895-98. School trustee; constable; commissioner; health officer.
TAYLOR, FRED T. (son of John Taylor of London, Eng.). Born March 11, 1854.
Marrled Amella J. Needham July 11, 1892, Logan, Utah (daughter of John Needham and Martha Mlilens, ploneers 1850), who was born Sept. 11, 1857, at Salt Lake City. Their chlid: Lenessa N. b. March 11, 1894.
TAYLOR, GEORGE (son of Thomas Taylor, born June 13, 1800, Woodboro, Nottinghamshire, Eng., and Hannah Nichols, born 1802, Arnold, Nottinghamshire). He was born March 16, 1830, Woodboro. Came to Utah Oct. 16, 1853, Appleton M. Harmon company.
Married Mary Ann Quinn May 27, 1859 (daughter of WIl- liam Quinn and Mary Ann Hosking, pioneers 1860, Andrew J. Moffatt company). She was born July 19, 1834. Came to Utah Nov. 29, 1856, Edward Martin company. Thelr children: Mary Ann b. April 2, 1860, m. Joseph Thorp; Harrlet b. Nov. 10, 1861, m. Peter Justeson; George b. Dec. 23, 1864, m. Minnle Frost; Ellzabeth b. Jan. 16, 1863, m. Nlels Kjeldsen; Zlna b. Jan. 29, 1867, m. Andrew Hansen; Thomas b. Sept. 14, 1868, m. Hannah Whitcock; PresIndia b. April 26, 1870, m. Thomas L. Thorp; Hannah b. Aug. 14, 1874. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Marrled Charlotte E. Leggett June 1881, Salt Lake City, who was born 1837, in IllInols.
Bishop's counselor 1867-94. Member legislative assembly 1868-70; mayor of Ephraim City 1868-74. Member South San Pete stake high council from organization of stake until date. Veteran Black Hawk Indian war 1865-67.
TAYLOR, GEORGE (son of Edward Taylor and Ann Nichols of Gloucestershire, Eng.). Born Aprli 6, 1830, Kensal Green, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 3, 1862, Homer Duncan company.
Married Louisa Gwyther November 1853, in England (daughter of Thomas Kwyther and Louisa Palmer of Bristol, Eng.), who was born Jan. 15, 1827. Thelr children: Emma Louisa b. Aug. 13, 1854, m. John Lalrd Jenkins; Hattie Jane, m. William T. Higginson; George Miio, m. Martha Bowles: Lucy Palmer, m. Zachariah S. Tayior; Alice Ann, died. Family home Goshen, Utah.
Secretary elders quorum; traveling elder and president of the branch at Cheltenham, Eng. Supervisor of road, bridge and canal construction. Biacksmith, farmer and mechanic.
TAYLOR, GEORGE (son of Thomas Taylor and Ann Hill of Birmingham, Eng.). Born March 25. 1838, at Birmingham. Came to Utah October 1863, John W. Wooley company.
Married Eliza Nicholls July 4, 1857, at Birmingham (daughter of Thomas Ashford Nicholls and Harrlett Ball), who was born April 29, 1838. Came to Utah with husband. Their children: Hattle C. b. June 23, 1858, m. James F. Mcclellan Nov. 1, 1890; Emma b. May 13, 1860; Parley G. b. Aug. 4, 1862; George b. Aug. 31, 1864, m. Sarah E. Thomas Dec. 28, 1884; Wlliiam b. July 2, 1866; Thomas N. b. July 28, 1868, m. Maud Rogers; Arthur N. b. March 2, 1870, m. Marla L. Dixon May 9, 1895; Walter G. b. Sept. 25, 1873, m. Agnes Mckinley Sept. 28, 1892; Ashsted b. Sept. 22, 1875, m. Kate Strebel April 11, 1900.
Married Henrietta Sawyer 1865, at Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Joseph Sawyer and Henrietta Tranman), who was born 1846, Isle of Jersey, Eng. Their children: Nettie b.
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Oct. 6, 1867, m. George A. Kerr Dec. 14, 1887; Mary Ann b. Feb. 14, 1869, m. William D. Roberts, Jr., June 20, 1894; John T. b. 1872, m. Edna Pulslpher Jan. 3, 1900; Ella b. Oct. 4, 1875.
Member Provo City council. Founder of Taylor Bros. Co .; president and director of Provo Commercial and Savings Bank.
TAYLOR, THOMAS NICHOLLS (son of George Taylor and Eliza Nicholls). Born July 28, 1868, Provo, Utah.
Married Maud Rogers Sept. 18, 1889, Mantl, Utah (daughter of Isaac Rogers and Eunice Stewart), who was born June 30, 1872. Their children: Thomas S. b. July 4, 1890; Ethel b. April 26, 1892; Lester R. b. Nov. 24, 1893; Vesta b. June 28, 1895; Aldon R. b. June 1, 1897; Marlon R. b. July 10, 1899; Victor b. Sept. 3, 1902; Maud b. June 28, 1906. Famlly home Provo, Utah.
Mayor of Provo 1900-04. Manager Taylor Bros. Co .; pres- Ident Farmers & Merchants Bank; president Provo Building and Loan Soclety; president Taylor Investment Co .; pres- Ident Malben Glass and Palnt Co. Ordained blshop of 3d ward of Provo in 1900.
TAYLOR, GEORGE HAMILTON (son of Samuel Taylor and Lydia Osgood of West Bloomfield, N. J.). Born Nov. 4, 1829, West Bloomfield, N. J. Came to Utah In September 1859.
Married Elmina Shepard Aug. 31, -, In New York state (daughter of David Shepard and Rozelia Balley of Madison, Wls. Came to Utah 1871). She was born Sept. 12, 1830. Thelr children: George S., m. Christine Smoot; Frank D., m. Phebe Clawson; Rozelia, d. aged 3; Minnie M., d. Infant; Clarence W., m. Nellle Rogers; Almira Mae, m. Theodore Nystrom; Eugene A., d. Infant. Famliy home Salt Lake City, Utah. Blshop 14th ward 25 years; superintendent Sunday school; trustee L. D. S. college; missionary to England 1878-80. President Taylor, Romney and Armstrong Lumber Co. Dled April 11, 1907.
TAYLOR, JOHN (son of James and Agnes Taylor of Hale, Westmorelandshlre, Eng.). Born Nov. 1, 1808, Milnthorpe, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1847, captain of his company.
Marrled Leonora Cannon Jan. 28, 1833, Toronto, Canada (daughter of George Cannon of Peel, Isle of Man). Among their children was: John W. b. Dec. 17, 1834, m. Jane Tenant; m. Mary Young.
Married Mary Ann Oakley. Among thelr children was: Henry Edgar b. Dec, 26, 1849.
At the age of fourteen he became a cooper's apprentice In Liverpool, and subsequently learned the turner's trade at Penrith, In Cumberland. He received his first schooling at the village of Hale, Westmorland, where his parents lived on a small estate bequeathed to the head of the house by an uncle. In 1830 he emigrated to America, following his parents, who were then residing at Toronto, Upper Can- ada. He was baptized Into the Mormon Church May 9, 1836, at Toronto, Canada, and ordained an eider by Apostle Parley P. Pratt; shortly afterward he was set apart to preside over the Church In Upper Canada. In March, 1837, he visited Kirtland, where he first met the Prophet Joseph Smith, and was his guest while sojourning there. He attended a meet- Ing In the temple, at which Warren Parrish made a vlolent attack upon the Prophet. Elder Taylor defended the absent Prophet and endeavored to pour oil upon the troubled waters. He was ordained a high priest Aug. 31, 1837. In 1838 he removed to 'Kirtland, proceeding thence in the general exodus of the Saints to Missouri. At DeWitt, Car- rol Co., Mo., he and hls party, numbering twenty-four, were confronted by an armed mob of one hundred and fifty, led by Abbott Hancock and Sashiel Woods, the former a Baptist, the latter Presbyterian minister, who, after some parleying, retired and permitted them to continue on to Far West. He was a witness to the outrages perpetrated by the Mis- sourlans upon the new settlers, and a participant In the scenes of peril and disaster ending In the Imprisonment of the Prophet and other leaders and the expulsion of the Mormon community from the state. That he bravely and unflinchingiy bore hls part of the general burden of sorrow and trial we may be sure. John Taylor knew no fear, and shirked no responsibility or sacrifice that his duty entailed.
In the fall of 1837 he was told by the Prophet that he would be chosen an apostle, and at a conference in Far West, October, 1838, it was voted that he fill the vacancy occa- sioned by the apostasy of John S. Boynton. The High Council at Far West took similar action on the 19th of December, and on that day John Taylor was ordalned an apostle by Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball. He was one of the committee appolnted to memorlallze the Missourl Legislature for redress of grievances, and was also appointed with Bishop Edward Partridge to draft a similar petition to the general government. He assisted President Young to superintend the exodus of the Saints from Missouri, and was with him and others of the Twelve when they made their famous ride from Quincy to Far West, prior to starting upon their mission to Great Britain. He started upon this mlsslon Aug. 8, 1839. At Nauvoo he was jolned by Wilford Woodruff, and these two were the first of the Twelve to sall. They landed at Liverpool on Jan. 11th, 1840, and at a council held at Preston, It was decided that John Taylor should labor In Liverpool, with Elder Joseph Flelding. He was appointed a member of the committee to select hymns and complie a hymn book for the Latter-Day Salnts. In July, 1840, he passed over to Ireland, and preached in the court house at Newry, County Down. This was the Introduction of Mormonism In the Emerald Isle, the first convert being Thomas Tate. He next went to Glasgow, and after preaching . to the
Saints In that city, returned to Liverpool and dellvered a course of lectures at the music hall in Bold street. On September 16th, he, with elders Hiram Clark and Willlam Mitcheli, sailed for the Isle of Man. He delivered a course of lectures, baptized a goodly number, organized a branch, and then returned to Liverpool. He returned to America with President Young and other apostles, arriving at Nau- voo, July 1, 1841.
At Nauvoo he was a member of the city council, one of the Regents of the University, Judge Advocate with the rank of Colonel In the Nauvoo Legion, associate editor and afterwards chief editor of the "Times and Seasons." He was also editor and proprietor of the "Nauvoo Neighbor," In the columns of which paper, in February, 1844, he nomi- nated Joseph Smith for the Presidency of the United States.
He, with Willard Richards, voluntarily shared the 1m- prisonment with the Prophet and Patriarch. While In prison he sang a hymn to raise their drooping spirits, and soon after the jaii was assaulted by the mob who shot to death the Prophet and Patriarch. In the midst of the melee the apostie stood at the door with a heavy walking stick, beating down the muskets of the assassins that were belch- ing deadly volleys into the room. After Joseph and Hyrum were dead, he himself was struck by a bali In the left thigh, while preparing to leap from the window whence the Prophet had fallen. Another missile, from the outside, striking hls watch, threw him back Into the room, and this was all that prevented him from descending upon the bayonets of the mob. In his wounded state he dragged himself under a bedstead that stood near, and while doing so received three other wounds, one a little below the left knee, one In his left hlp, and another In the left fore-arm and hand. The Prophet's fall from the window drew the murderers to the yard below, which Incident saved the lives of John Taylor and Wlilard Richards, the latter the only one of the four prisoners who escaped unharmed. As soon as practicable Apostle Taylor, who had been carrled by Doctor Richards for safety Into the cell of the prison, was removed to Hamilton's hotel In Carthage, and subsequently to Nauvoo.
He accompanied the exodus, February 16, 1846, to Council Bluffs, from where he was sent with Parley P. Pratt and Orson Hyde to set in order the affairs of the British mission. After accomplishing thelr purpose they returned, arriving In 1847. Apostle Taylor brought with him a set of surveying instruments, with which Orson Pratt, a few months later, laid out Sait Lake City.
After the departure of President Young and the pioneers, In April, Parley P. Pratt and John Taylor exercised a general superintendency over the affairs at Winter Quarters, and with Isaac Morley and Newel K. Whitney organized the Immigration that crossed the plains that season. It was about the 21st of June when these aposties, with six hun- dred wagons and upwards of fifteen hundred souls, began the journey from the Elk Horn. John Taylor's division arrived at Salt Lake City Oct. 5, 1847.
In 1849 he was called to head a mission to France, and in company with Lorenzo Snow, Erastus Snow and Franklin D. Richards, who were on their way to Italy, Denmark and England, respectively, he set out on the 19th of October to re-cross the plains. After a very successful mission, where he organized a branch and made arrangements for He translating the Book of Mormon into the Galllc tongue, he returned; arriving at Salt Lake City Aug. 20, 1852. brought with him the machinery for the beet sugar plant, manufactured In Liverpool at a cost of twelve thousand five hundred dollars; also the busts of Joseph and Hyrum Smith, prepared under his personal directlon by one of the first artists of England. Two years later he was called to preside over the Eastern States mission and to super- vise the emigration. Resigning as a member-elect of the legislature, he, accompanied by his son, George J. Taylor, and by Elders Jeter Clinton, Nathanlel H. Feit, Alexander Robbins and Angus M. Cannon, set out in the fail of 1854 for New York City, where the first number of "The Mormon" was Issued Feb. 17, 1855. In 1857, at the outbreak of the "Utah War," John Taylor returned to Salt Lake City.
He was a member of the Utah legislature 1857-76, and for the first five sessions of that period, speaker of the house. From 1868 to 1870 he was probate judge of Utah county. In 1869 he held his celebrated controversy with Vice-Presi- dent Colfax through the columns of the New York press, and from 1871 to 1875 he published a series of letters In the "Deseret News," reviewing the situation In Utah, de- nouncing territorial government as un-American and oppres- sive, but warning the people against violent resistance to Judge Mckean's high-handed and exasperating course. In 1877 he was elected territorial superintendent of schools, and served as such for several years.
The next Important event In his history was his elevatlon to the leadership of the Church, to which he virtually suc- ceeded at the death of President Young, August 29, 1877. He had been for some years President of the Twelve Apos- ties. He continued to act in that capacity until October, 1880, when the First Presidency was agaln organized, with John Taylor, George Q. Cannon and Joseph F. Smith as its personnel.
President Taylor's last appearance in public was on Sun- day, Feb. 1, 1885, when ile preached his final discourse in the tabernacle at Salt Lake City. He had just returned from Mexico and Callfornla, after a tour through the settle- ments of the Salnts In Arizona. That night he went Into retirement and was never again seen In life except by a few trusted friends. He died July 25, 1887, at the home of Thomas F. Rouche, in Kaysville, Davis Co., Utah. His funeral was held four days later, at the tabernacle in Salt Lake City.
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