1860s-1870s

Daniel Tyler -- the Decades of the 1860s and 1870s

In Daniel’s life sketch he said that in 1862 he was called to go to southern Utah, but he gave no details. However, it is known that he taught school in the little town of Pine Valley, Utah from about 1862 to 1865. That period of his life is being researched and there should be some details later. The building where the school met was really the church house, and it is still standing. It is a beautiful, two story, white church which is now a historical site. During the summer months church meetings are still held there and it is said to be the oldest Mormon church house where church meetings are still held. Inside the church are pictures of those who taught school there, including Daniel Tyler. It is one of only two or three pictures known to exist of him.

The following advertisement might have been from the time that Daniel was called to leave his home in Salt Lake City and go to southern Utah. There is no date on it, so it is possible it was from another period of his life. The source: Pioneer Heritage Library in the LDS Family History Suite. © 1996 Infobases, Inc., Provo, Utah. All rights reserved.

The Advertisement

We wish to sell our deeded lands as well as our improvements as low as it could be reasonably expected, reserving to ourselves the crops now on the premises; and will take in exchange, working cattle, beef cattle, cows, sheep, horses, wagons, harness, store goods, and any available property and give possession as soon as our crops can be taken care of and we receive pay for the same; the whole of which may be purchased from the undersigned acting as committee or from owners. [Signed] Daniel Tyler, Horace Rawson, Marcellus McCown, Samuel Alger.

Orson F. Whitney, History of Utah, Vol. 1, p. 220

Daniel said (in his life sketch) that he was called to move to Beaver to help build up that settlement, in 1865. And there he remained until shortly before his death. Other materials on that period have already been assembled.

Notes about Beaver from Andrew Jenson, Encyclopedic History of the Church..., p. 52.

Beaver County was settled in 1856 by Latter-day Saints, principally home seekers from Parowan. The population was considerably augmented in the spring of 1858 when the saints vacated San Bernardino in California, and most of them moved to Utah, several families settling in Beaver. Beaver City was a flourishing settlement from the beginning. The numerous beaver dams found by the pioneers in the Beaver River suggested the name of the stream and later the names of the town, county and stake. The Beaver Stake was completely organized Dec. 3, 1870, when William Fotheringham was sustained as first and Daniel Tyler as second counselor to Pres. John R. Murdock. Daniel served in that position until 1877.

Letter From Daughter, Emily Percinda

Kanab, Feb. 12, 1870

Dear Father, Mother, Bros. & Sisters,

I take my pen in hand to write. We are tolerable well. Oh, Mother, our baby is dead. He died the 30th of January at half past four in the morning. He had the measles. They broke out and dried away all right. Then a fever and the canker set in. He was sick about 10 days. I think I was sick myself and don’t remember just how long he was sick. We all that them, that is me, the children. They went very hard with me. I don’t feel well yet. Everything was done for Samy that could be. I never lived by a better people. They done all they could for us in our trouble and affliction. But it was not father and mother. He had six teeth -- cut two after he got sick. He could almost get up by a chair and cold say several words he learnt the last few weeks before he took sick. He was 10 months and 27 days old.

Father, would it be asking too much to send his death to E. R. Snow asking her to compose a few lines and send it to the Deseret News?

Well, I must write about something else or else this letter will not be much comfort to any of you. Genrnzy Brown, P. James Little, C. Oliphant, John R. Njorines, are coming here to live. He intends to move. Albims and Tanner were before .... There are 4 Navajos here now. They say they want peace and want the Mormons to go over and learn their language so they can talk and trade with them.

George is going on a mission to them [the Navajos] in April with Jacob Hamblin. Will be gone between one and two months. We intended to come in the spring on a visit but I don’t know how long it will be before we can come. Oh how glad we will be to see you. Yes, come. I hope George will be here when you come, but I don’t expect he will stay at home long at a time. There is a place called the Moincopny by the Indians, across the Colorado, where they expect to lay out a city. While they are gone George is going to Ike Pakrier in a day or two after corn. We never have got along for bread since we have been married as well as we have since we came here. There is a Co-operative Cattle Herd and a Co-op sheep herd and horses. The farming is all co-op. All one ....

Anyway, we was real glad to hear about Danny’s team wagon and harness and hope you will do well. [Written close together here and hard to read].... You would like to see the stock and eat some of the cheese. Father, your hints were .... I hope you never will hear of our trial.... I expect we will have a rough road to travel and we don’t want to get over the worst of it and then slip off and go to hell at last glory. Mother, you said you hoped we had comfortable, good and kind friends. We have plenty of both. Don’t pass any more lonesome days. Go to Perintha’s and enjoy yourself as well as you can. You don’t know how happy you str. Perintha, take care of the children and write some. I don’t want any of you to write without mentioning every one of the family. George sends his respects to all.

E.P.A. and G.W.A.

Added upside down at the top of both pages:

Mother, I sent you a good buck skin by the young man and wife that died in Beaver. She said she wold leave it at Brother Stewk’s Co. I hope you got it, although you did not say anything about it in your letter. Give our respects to Brother and Sister Thomas and her mother and all including friends. Perintha and Charley, we want you both to write and I will answer.

Letter From Emily Percinda (daughter)

Sunday, Sep 3, 1870

Dear Father and Mother, Brother and Sisters,

We are here all right. We got here Friday night and George likes the place well. I don’t know how I shall like it. It has been very lively since we came but when that crew of men gets away I expect I shall be lonesome. I don’t expect to come back very soon unless we can go the old road. I am almost worn out. We broke our wagon tongue and doubled.... The road is rough and sandy. The president told me you had ... to the city this fall .... Had quite a long talk with him at the brick horn next .... After we left home he said to me, “you are going to the right place. You won’t be lonesome and after the people gets there that is going to ... there will be 300 families here this fall.” I told Brother Brigham I felt bad about leaving you all, that I never had been separated from my parents before any length of time. “Oh, never mind, he said, your father and mother will be there before long. That was quite encouraging to me. Whether you ever come or not, I shall look for you. I want you all right next to me.

As soon as you get this, write often. Apple trees will do well out. I don’t know what kind of pay you cold get if you should bring in a load to see if you should ever come here. There ... would do well. Mother, you must not feel mad at me for writing this way. ... You don’t know how bad I felt about coming. I expect it will be a hard place to get clothing.

Goodbye, from your affectionate daughter, and sister, Emily

Perintha, this is to you, as well as the rest. You and Charles must write to us. And don’t forget to write to me often. Goodbye.

Letter Daniel Wrote to Niece & Nephew Back East

Spafford, Onondagua Co. Feb. 15, 1871

My Dear Niece and Nephew,

I now take my seat to say a few words by pen and paper. Through the goodness of God, ... our friends, as far as I know. I hope this finds you all well. I am sorry I have delayed writing so long. I have waited for the pictures of which I spoke in my last, which Adalim took to have some taken from them. I have not got them yet. I was very glad to see yours. I cannot see as it looks much as you did when you went away.

I received the gloves you sent me with many thanks. Do you make to sell? How much do you get for them? Those that see them say they are very ice. I say so too. I wore these to church and riding. They are warm and nice.

We have not had very great depth of snow this winter. It is snowing today, fast from the east or north of east. We have been enjoying our barn this last summer, to keep our hens by themselves. We have twenty and have sold five and a half dollars worth of eggs this winter. We killed a beef and two pigs. I helped do the chores, pick up potatoes, and stones and anything I could so that your uncle could work on the barn. We were not able to hire it all done. That together with sickness, I am back with my indoor work very much. I have had a great deal of pain. This winter has not got through yet. Some hiding to make yet, but with all this I am still ... to laying up a treasure in heaven....

I hope to bathe my weary soul in seas of heavenly rest.

And not a wave of trouble will cross my peaceful breast.

I have just come from church. Found a letter on my table from you, which was read with pleasure. Glad to hear of your prosperity. Hope your anticipations will be realized and enjoyed. Especially in visiting our dwelling and friends. I mailed two and a quarter pounds of seeds, I think, last Tuesday..... There was not enough to charge to the money you sent. If I live and am well, I will try to make it up next fall. I did not charge you anything for them. If I had I think I am more than paid. Accept my thanks for the same.

You will see I commenced this ... before I sent the seeds. The reason I spoke of not knowing how to address my friends was that I never write a little, but I was ashamed.

Lois is here this winter. It is a trial to get along with her sometimes. She has an unhappy disposition. Ruth did ... to be, so you know she was insane. Was in the country house ten years. Your grandmother could not do anything with her. They were obliged to take her there. When you come I will tell you all about it.

I must close. Your Uncle joins with me in sending our love to you all. I am your friend until Ruth ....

Daniel Tyler

Letter From Daughter (Emily, I think)

June 14, 1871

Dear Father and Mother, Brothers, & Sisters,

I will try to write a few lines. We are well. I am not as well as I wold like to be. I don’t know as I ever will be. I had a worse time since I left home than id did there. George went away when we had been here 3 weeks. I was getting along first rate after he went and then took cold in my left breast. It turned dark and broke out in red spots. Sister Crosby came down and fixed something for me to put on it but told me that she did not think she could stop it from gathering. But it got better in a few days. But I suffered everything. The baby is 4 ½ months old. There’s a hard cake in it yet. I had to dry it up. I never have washed anything yet. Don’t expect to soon. It is more than I am able to do, to do my housework. I had a girl [to help her] as long as I could stand one around. The baby is the biggest, smartest, and prettiest baby in .... Everybody says so. I have got an Indian ruffer nipple for him. I don’t have nearly enough milk for him but he is the biggest baby you ever see of. He’s age .... The best natured....

George is gone most of the time. I got the things you sent by .... Give my love to Perintha, Charley and the children.

I am saving butter to send you there by an old woman and her son, going up north. Start next week and I think they will take it for me. I have not seen them since I heard they was going but they are friends of mine. Her ... is young. I want to send that little jar full you gave me. I think it will hold 7 or 10 lbs. I churned five today. I thought they was not going so soon.

You asked me if Danny wrote to me. My answer is “Where is Danny?” I have not heard from him, only when he was at home. Thought he was there yet. Is he going to be married? I do think he might write. I do want to see him so bad. Write always, ..., Perintha, and all of you. I will excuse father. I know he hates to write so bad, it takes him so long to. Can’t you coax him to write his ...[Mabre?] and send it in your letter? You will hear that George had a ...[fuss?] in Washington. It was because he ... for Brigham about it. I will give you the particulars when I write again.

I ought to answer letter but didn’t feel able, tell him. So write again and I will answer. Here is a drawing of the baby’s foot and hand. His foot is bigger than this but I cold not get it right because he would not stand still.

Your daughter and sister,

Emily

I did not know Adam’s was going that way.

Daniel Tyler was a delegate to the Convention concerning Utah’s statehood. The following letter to his wife tells a little about that convention.

Letter From Daniel to Ruth

Wednesday, Dovi, March 6th, 1872

Dear Companion,

I received your letter in answer to mine. Was glad to learn of your improved health but sorry that you had to labor so hard. I also regretted that you should be so troubled because “people will talk.” “They must talk you know.” I fear you place too much importance or confidence in what you hear. Your true friends will be a little slow in repeating what they hear. Men as well as women sometimes get excited and talk at random. Let us be like the honey bee which gathers honey from every flower, no matter how offensive. It sucks the honey and leaves, but never stings the flower because it is not all sweet. Let such things go into one ear and out at the same.

We had a good time at the convention. We labored for two weeks and got up a good Constitution and it is generally thought we will go into the Union. We have to bear our own expenses if we become a state. I presume we shall be paid. I met Charles and Perintha at American Fork today, 12 days out. They expected to get to David’s tonight. The roads have been awful, and children with them.

I subscribed for the Ogden Junction (family), which ought to be there by this time. I stayed at Draper two nights and one day. All send respects and wishes to you. Bro. And Sister Thomas, Alvin’s folks and all City friends send respects. I did not find one old friend who turned the cold shoulder. On the contrary, I never was so warmly received. Even Bp. Hunter did me the honor to call me his old 10th Ward friend and said he was much pleased with the Spirit I manifested in the Convention (of course I stood for the right)

I preached once in the Tabernacle. Had good liberty. The coach is usually loaded with Pioche passengers who ticket from City, so I get from place to place as best I can. Am well. May beat this home. If not -- hope it will comfort you. I am stopping at my old Handcart friends, Brother Samuel Jones. This is for the children as well as you.

Goodbye,

D. Tyler

Just a note of interest from “Our Pioneer Heritage, volumes 4 and 5. Mentioned here because the telegraph operator referred to, Daniel M. Tyler, was the son of Daniel Tyler, whose life we are here researching.

Among the early telegraph operators were William and Robert Fotheringham and Daniel M. Tyler. In the fall of 1872, the Deseret Telegraph line was extended to Pioche, Nevada by way of Hebron (in southern Utah near what is now Enterprise). Daniel M. Tyler came from the Beaver to the Hebron office as operator and during that time taught a class of four, including Alydia, in the art of telegraphy. Alydia was then 16 years of age. She became a capable operator and took care of the office for a portion of the time. (End Pioneer Heritage notes.)

Daniel Moroni Tyler married Sarah Elzina Pulsipher and the family lived for many years in Hebron. None of the Tylers is buried in the now restored Hebron Cemetery (all that remains of the town) because the family left Hebron in about 1890 and moved to Huntington, where shortly Nathaniel, one of their sons, died and soon thereafter, Daniel Moroni died also. The family then relocated to Idaho and were seldom able to see Daniel and Ruth Tyler after that. Daniel Moroni was crippled at the age of 12 and was never able to get around well after that. The letters from daughter Emily, where she mentions Danny, she is referring to this brother.

Letter From Levi Hancock to Daniel Tyler

Must have permission of Church Office of Copyrights and Permission to publish.

25 June 1878

My Dear Friend and Brother in the Gospel of the Son of God.

It does my soul good to learn that you have been selected from the wise men of this Church to compile a history of the Mormon Battalion from the scraps of history kept by the soldiers, so that the untarnished truth might go down to posterity. That our children shall know what their fathers have won for them. ... born ... or liberty to do right, as taught in the Bible, Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants together with the testimony of ... men who have proved themselves faithful until death.

I saw you when you had poison administered to you for medicine, by that wretched ... grouch who was filled with venom. [He was a] ... in human form who made the ... poison and didn’t care ... if one half died before we got through. I then said, “you will never have my body to prey upon. I will die a natural death.” God being my helper and where this ... I have been troubled with ever since took me in my ....

I went to our beloved Lieutenant Pace and he took me in his tent, and Elissa Everet would ... by giving the ... ... so that I was not compelled to take poison. Than the Lord God of the Prophets who gave me strength to walk and bring me to see the difference between him who serveth God and him who serveth him not.

So I will give you a brief synopsis of my life that my children may read and understand their father by his words that he will trace with you to be handed down to them which is the truth.

I am Levi N. Hancock, the son of Thomas and Anny Ward Hancock, who was the son of ... and Jemima Wright Hancock, who was a near kin to John who signed the Declaration of Independence. My father’s brothers died in the Revolutionary War in their struggles for Independence. Their names were Elijah and Jonathan. I was born in Springfield, State of Massachusetts on the 7th of April, 1903. My father emigrated to the state of New York when I was very young, not three years old. In the year when I was 17, he moved into the state of Ohio, Cayahuga County, in the town of Chagrine, where he lived till the year 1830 when he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a short time before myself. In the month of November.

On the 20th of the same month I was baptized by Parley P. Pratt. Ordained on the 13th and on the 14th started on my first mission and raised up a small church, then turned my course into the western regions with those who were commanded to travel there. When nearly all left and went their own way, Zebidee C... and myself continued together and were blessed with health and strength to travel and bear our testimony to many people. ... on our way to ... we received a letter from the mob to leave the county before 10 o’clock the next day, which would be Sunday. The time set for us to be gone was .... If we was not gone from that town by that time, they had something to reveal to us far beyond the Book of Mormon. But we had a meeting appointed at eleven and both friend and mob gathered. It was my time to speak and I showed the letters and commenced the meeting. I told them my fathers fought for the Liberty they enjoyed and which they wanted to deprive me of and had come for that purpose. Now, said I, is the time for the revelations. I am ready for it. But they saw the opposing power against them and they sat still. Then did we bear our testimony to them and the Prophet Joseph Smith. You got the spirit of it over 700 miles away. You will find it researched in the Book of Doctrine and Covenants concerning those who had not got to the Land of Zion for the testimony we had borne was received in heaven for the angels to look upon and they rejoiced over us. There was only Solomon Hancock, Simeon Carter, myself and Zebidee out at that time. Solomon and Simeon was north of us at the same time and was also met by a hostile mob, but they bore their testimony to them and went on their way to Missouri. So it was us four and no more out at that time. I was told by the Saints when I arrived at Joseph’s home, that Sidney Rigdon [said that] when that revelation came through Joseph it was false until Father B... showed him a letter from ... stating we had raised up a church of over 100 members, then he was full of the Spirit and said the revelation was true.

One man, I do not feel like giving his name, thought his offspring shall not have cause to feel bad. Therefore I forbear recording names and forgive all men as I was told and let God forgive all that he will forgive. This man was sent out at the same time we were went. He threw the Mormon Book down and said it was so unpopular he would die and go to hell and then ... before he would knock it. Zebidee and I went to the same congregation, took the Bible and there said it is the stick which Ezekiel was commanded to write for Judah or the words that were recorded on the stick that Ezekiel wrote. Then held up the Book of Mormon and said here is the words of the same Prophet upon another stick for Joseph. The stick of Ephraim. And God has caused them to come together to become one in his hands and he was able to do his own works and we were glad to be the boys to help work in the vineyard. And although there was but a few of us, we did go to work and the Lord also labored with us. When this man saw us go through the wars and settling in Nauvoo, he came to me and wanted to come home to father’s house. Again I told him he had better go to Joseph Smith. He went, and he was told by him he could try it again. He did try, and that was all the good it done. He had said he would die and go to hell before he would preach the Book of Mormon. He was taken at his word and died before he could get to Nauvoo. This showed to me he had to pay the forfeiture and God took him at his word and closed his eyes in death, and his ghost went to him who gave it but would bring those testimonies before the Lord and if the Lord did not ... of our ... there we would be justified in defending ourselves.

We counted the times the mob had come upon our book.... Once when they destroyed the Printing office... Once when Philo Hibble was shot through. Once when Solomon Hancock was out trying to hinder the mob from throwing down a house when he had his gun aiming at the heart of the .... A voice spoke and said “he is in your hands. If you will spare im you will be blessed.” He lowered his rifle and thought, “Can it be I am mistaken? Why I heard it plain.” Then made up his mind that he had been mistaken and raised his rifle toward his heart and heard the voice again. “Spare him and you shall never be delivered into the hands of your enemies.” And he never was. He lies in Pottawatami beside of his mother, so I was told. ... blessed mother, who came down to bear unto this world her sons to help the Prophet Joseph start the great work of the Lord in the last days.

We are but children. Yes children of Israel about like the children of Jacob who had been slaves in the brickyards ....their taskmasters. ...thinking as we did, man was made out of mud and laid out to dry, when God breathed into....[sorry, I just can’t make it out. The next several pages seem to have to do with Church history and nothing personal about Daniel Tyler, the subject of this effort.]

Now, dear brother, Daniel Tyler, I have given you a short synopsis of my history with some of the most important items that I find not recorded. I have to do it with my pencil as I cannot write with a pen because of my weakness in my arms, which came by a paralytic stroke in the Battalion. I have to work ... by my right hand with my left .... To Daniel Tyler

Patriarchal Blessing given on 11 September, 1860

Patriarchal Blessing given Willow Creek, September 11, 1860, by John Young, Patriarch, on the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews and Elizabeth Tyler, born Town on Semproneous, Cayuga Co., N. York, Nov. 23, 1816.

Brother Daniel, in the name of Jesus, our Savior, I lay my hands upon your head to bless you, to confer such blessings upon your head as your heart may desire and seal upon your head as your heart may desire and seal upon your head all former blessings and the blessings of the everlasting Gospel which you have embraced with an honest heart and are full of determination to live the life of the righteous on the earth.

You are a lawful heir to the Priesthood which you shall hold in a fullness of in the own due time of the Lord and be clothed upon with the power of the heavens. You are a literal descendent of Joseph through the loins of Ephraim and are entitled to all the blessings that ever was promised to the sons of Abraham. Notwithstanding your path has been rugged, yet the fostering hand of your Heavenly Father has been over you. He has good things in reserve for you. You shall be blessed with wives and children and a numerous posterity upon the mountains of Israel.

In consequence of your faithfulness and diligence you shall yet possess houses and lands, fields and flocks, gardens and vineyards, and you shall see the day, brother Daniel, when you shall have an abundance and you shall be a blessing to thousands, as you have been; and you shall be a blessing to your father’s house and to your forefathers. And your name shall always be honorable among the elders of Israel. The holy temple of the living God to assist in the holy ordinances of his house for the restoration of your forefathers. You shall be clothed upon with your priestly garments. I seal upon your head the blessing of life and health and say your body shall be restored to perfect soundness.

Inasmuch as you desire it with all your heart, you shall live on the earth until your hair becomes as white as the pure wool. Your eyes shall yet gaze upon the temples of our God on the center stake of Zion. You shall assist in beatifying the city and gathering Israel. Your mind shall expand. Your way shall be prepared before you. You shall have in possession the gifts of the Gospel. Your pathway shall shine brighter and brighter, even unto the perfect day, and no good thing shall be withheld from you. The destroyer shall not have power over you nor .... Nor devils. Your enemies shall not have power to harm a hair of your head. Every blessing which your heart desires before your Heavenly Father will be given unto you.

You shall have power to come forth in the first resurrection and be a savior upon Mount Zion. Thousands shall call you blessed in consequence of the words of eternal life which you have administered unto them and will administer hereafter.

I seal all these blessings upon your head, Brother Daniel, for your name is written in heaven and all is yours and you are Christs and Christ is God’s. On condition of your endurance to the end, I seal you up to eternal lives and exaltation in the Kingdom of our God, according to the Holy order and sealing power committed to his servants to bind on earth and bind in heaven, in the name of Jesus, Amen.

La. O. Littlefield, Scribe.

Daniel received 7 other Patriarchal Blessings that we know of. Perhaps in those days, when one felt the need of a Priesthood blessing, it was appropriate to receive a Patriarchal Blessing.

Patriarchal Blessing Received 12 January, 1870

Beaver City and County, U.S. Jan. 12, 1870. A Blessing by John I. Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrew and Elizabeth Comins Tyler, born Semproneous, Cayuga Co., N.Y. Nov. 23, 1816.

Brother Daniel, in the name of Jesus Christ, I lay my hands upon your head and seal upon you a Patriarchal or father’s blessing. Thou art of the House of Ephraim and shall enjoy all the blessings and promises to the children of Joseph. Thy life has been a checkered one, thy faith and the faith of thy brethren hath saved it many times. God has heard their prayers and thine, for thy labors were unfinished and Brother Daniel, thou shalt live until thou art satisfied with life. Thy days shall be many and thou shall accomplish a mighty work for thy dead friends, that the chain may be unbroken back to the days of Noah. Thousands shall come unto thee for council and thou shalt comfort their hearts for thy faith and thy councils shall be unto them as water in a thirsty land. Thy last days shall be thy best. The means that thou hast so often asked of thy Heavenly Father shall be given unto thee and thy wisdom shall be such that thou shalt use it righteously. Thy strength of faith increase.

Thy children and thy children’s children shall call thee blessed and among the thousands that thou shalt bless in Zion, thou wilt yet be crowned to rule over a great multitude. I seal upon thee all thy former gifts and blessings, with every desire of thine heart, with Eternal Lives, and not one word shall fail for thou shalt overcome and see Zion triumph in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, Amen.

Patriarchal Blessing by

Jonathan Crosby, Patriarch, Jan. 17, 1874

A blessing by Jonathan Crosby, Patriarch upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews and Elizabeth C. Tyler, born in Semproneous, Cayuga Co., N.Y. Nov. 23rd, 1816.

Brother Daniel Tyler. In the name of Jesus Christ, and by the authority which has been conferred upon me, to bless, I lay my hands upon you to bless you. Thou are Daniel, and like Daniel of old, thou art greatly beloved of the Lord. Because of the integrity of thy heart, when thou hast striven to be a man without guile. Therefore, the Lord is pleased with thee. Thou hast seen much suffering, sorrow, and privation, but in patience have you prepared your soul. Thou art of the tribe of Ephraim and are entitled to all the blessings of the Fathers Abram, Isaac and Jacob. Like Daniel of old, thou shalt have the visions of heaven unfolded to you inasmuch that thy cogitations will trouble you.

Thou shalt live upon the earth as long as your heart desires. Thou shalt see the time when health and plenty shall abound unto thee and thou shalt rejoice and be comforted, for the Lord will be with thee. And thou shalt have great wisdom, and thy council shall be sought for among the saints. So that thou shalt be able to solve doubts and hand sentences, and to help Israel. For the days will come when all of thy time will be employed in blessing and giving counsel to the saints in Zion. Thy posterity shall be without number and thou shalt reign over them, besides thousands who shall be adopted into thy family.

Thou shalt see thy Redeemer in the flesh and whether dead or alive, thou shalt be caught up to meet him in the air, and thy posterity with thee. I seal all former blessings upon thee, which thou has received and seal thee up unto eternal lives, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen

Patriarchal Blessing Given to Daniel Tyler on 11 August, 1874

Beaver City, Beaver County, Utah Territory, 11th August, 1874. A blessing by Levi W. Hancock, Patriarch, upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews and Elizabeth Comins Tyler, born Semproneous, Cayuga County, New Your,, November 23, 1816.

Brother Daniel, I lay my hands upon thy head and as I may be moved upon by the Spirit that I am in possession of. I seal upon thee such things as shall be suggested to me that thou mayest look upon the same and judge of thyself whether on no these things are true or not, for thou has the same power sealed upon thee to bless thy fellow creatures and the Lord has his eye upon thee, that thou mayest be a father of a numerous host, to bless and to instruct by the words that shall be handed down from generation to generation, that will be food and Spirit and life to many that will be the friends of God.

Thou art of royal blood of the house of Israel, descended from the prophets of old through the loins of thy fathers and thy life has been hid from the world until the busting forth of the light of the Son of God in the last days to enlighten the world and bring the world to a knowledge of the Redeemer who gave his life for the redemption of man. The Lord is well pleased with thee because of they steadfastness and integrity of heart and thy willingness to give ear to the counsel of the Lord.... ...placed on earth to give light to the world in the last days... hast sprung from the house of Joseph and the Almighty hath brought thee through many difficulties and hath led thee to the very center and much will be expected of thee hereafter in standing with thy brethren, true to the cause of truth that peace and righteousness may be established in the land.

The way will open before thee hereafter so that thou shalt be made comfortable all they days, for thy name is invoked among the tried ones and the Lord will have respect to his people and thou wilt assist in comforting the hearts of those who mourn so that thou wilt be able to administer consolation to all around thee, lift up thy heart and rejoice for thou shalt discover the handy workings of the powers from on high in thy favor. Thou hast much to do in the House of God among his people in pointing out the way of truth of many who sit in darkness and for this purpose shalt thy life be preserved until thou art satisfied and shall lay down to sleep and death shall be sweet unto thee. And there is one cord or line that may be touched through faith and diligence and prayer that may cause thee to live til the Son of God shall come. Thou mayest have other blessings hereafter from under other hands that will give thee more light concerning these things. Let not thy courage fail. Courage and onward and all will be right between thee and thy God. These things I seal upon thee and seal thee up unto eternal life in the authority of the Lord, Jesus Christ, even so, Amen.

Patriarchal Blessing Given 7 December, 1874

Beaver City and County, Utah Ter., Dec. 7th, 1874. A blessing by Evan M. Greene, Patriarch, upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews and Elizabeth Comins Tyler. Born Semproneous, Cayuga County, N.Y., Nov. 23rd, 1816. Brother Daniel Tyler, in the name of Jesus, I lay my hands upon thy head and seal upon thee all the blessings that hereto fore been sealed upon thy head, as a Patriarch. For thou art of the house of Israel by the Sons of Joseph. Thou hast come into the New and Everlasting Covenant. It is thy right to receive a Father’s Blessing according to the power and the authority of the Holy Priesthood according to the blessings of the New and Everlasting Covenant which God has brought forth in these last days.

Thou art one of the House of Ephraim to teach the people together to the ends of the earth. Thy voice has been heard among the nations. Thy influence has been felt among many people. Thy councils shall be great among thy brethren. Thou hast been called to a great and a holy calling, even to the blessing of thy brethren.

Thou hast been called to teach and instruct and to lead thy brethren in the paths of righteousness and truth. Thy influence shall be felt among many of the saints and many of those who are now wavering in their minds shall ... [line cut off in the copying]. ...their diligence. The spirit of thy calling shall rest more powerfully upon thee than thou has yet felt it. Thy soul shall rejoice in this thy calling and the blessings of the Lord shall rest upon thee and thou shalt rejoice and be made glad when thou dost see the affect that thy council shall have upon thy brethren.

I seal and confirm upon thy head all the former blessings with power to come forth in the resurrection of the just, bringing with thee thy posterity and the redeemed of thy dead. These with all the blessings which thy soul shall desire in righteousness I seal upon thee in the name of Jesus, Amen.

Js. Smith, Scribe

Blessing Given to Daniel Tyler on 26 November, 1877

Beaver City, Beaver County, U.T., November 26, 1877. A blessing given by John Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews and Elizabeth Tyler, born in Semproneous, Cayuga County, N.Y., November 23rd, 1816.

Brother Daniel, According to thy desire, I place my hands upon thy head and in the name of Jesus Christ, pronounce and seal a blessing upon thee, that thy heart may be comforted.

For thou art of the House of Israel and have offered obedience to the Gospel with an honest heart. Thou hast seen many changes , witnessed trying events, and suffered privations for the Gospel’s sake, for which thou shalt verily receive thy reward. Therefore, I say unto thee, look forward to the future with pleasure and thou shalt realize thy position and comprehend the blessings in store for the fathers in Israel, among whom thou art numbered. Let thy faith fail not and thy days and years shall be prolonged upon the earth until thou art satisfied. Thy pathways shall be made clear. The blessings of the Lord shall attend thy labors and bring thee peace.

For the Lord hath heard thy petitions and is pleased with thine integrity. He knows the secrets of thy heart and thou shalt verily receive thy reward. And thine influence is among the saints. Thou shalt suffice thy mission and sense unto thyself the blessings of eternal life. Thy name shall be handed down with thy posterity in honorable remembrance from generation to generation. It is thy privilege and duty as a father in Israel to counsel in righteousness among thy brethren and exhort the saints to faithfulness.

Put thy trust in the Lord, and the angel who hath watched over thee in the past, delivered thee from among thy enemies and preserved thy life shall not forsake thee in the future but will whisper in thine ear and warn thee of danger and give thee power over the adversary that health and peace may abide with tee. Therefore, I say unto thee, be comforted and ... shall be with thee both here and hereafter. This with the former blessings, I seal upon thy head and seal thee up unto eternal life with power to come forth in the morning of the First Resurrection, a savior among thy kindred and friends, even so, Amen.

Patriarchal Blessing given to Daniel Tyler on

30 November, 1877

A blessing given by Joseph L. Heywood upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews Tyler and Elizabeth Comins Tyler, born Semproneous, Cayuga County, N. Your, Nov. 23, 1816.

Brother Daniel, I place my hands upon thy head in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by virtue of the authority conferred upon me. I pronounce and seal upon thee this blessing, which I pray God, my Eternal Father, in the name of Jesus Christ, his Son, may be a benefit unto you. I rebuke every spirit and influence that is not of God, that militates against your happiness, and usefulness and seal upon you the blessing of health with an increase of all your powers of priesthood, as a Patriarchal father in Israel. That you may have great joy and satisfaction in your calling, and live long upon the earth, to labor for the living and the dead of the human family and add my seal to all thy former blessings, not one of which shall fall to the ground.

Thou are of the blood of Ephraim, and shalt receive thine inheritance upon the land of Zion. No good gift shall be withheld from thee or from thy posterity, and the liberal blessings which thou shalt invoke from time to time, upon thy brethren shall fall with equal weight upon thine own head. The greatest desires of thy heart shall be realized.

I seal thee up unto Eternal life with the blessing of eternal lives and endless increase in the morning of the first resurrection, in the name of Jesus of Nazareth, Amen.

Mary Hannah Heywood, Scribe.

Patriarchal Blessing Given to Daniel Tyler in

June, 1879

Blessing given by E.R. Billingsley, Patriarch, upon the head of Daniel Tyler, son of Andrews and Elizabeth Comins Tyler. Born in Semproneous, Cauyga County, New York, November 23rd, 1816. Brother Daniel, beloved of the Lord, in the name of Jesus your Redeemer, I place my hands upon your head and seal upon you a Patriarchal Blessing. Your lineages of Joseph through the loins of Ephraim. Therefore, you are entitled to all the blessings of the Holy Priesthood, through the lineage of thy Fathers. Your Heavenly Father has been mindful of you and has called and chosen you, to come to this earth and take a tabernacle in the dispensation of the fullness of the everlasting Gospel. Jesus, the only begotten of the Father, placed his hands upon your head and blessed you and gave you a name. Your Father had that name registered in the Lamb’s Book of Life -- and through your faith and faithfulness there it will remain worlds without end.

When you heard the Gospel preached, you gladly received it. And when you were baptized into the Kingdom of God, Holy Angels shouted for joy. When you consented to come to this earth in the fulness of the Gospel, you agreed to do a great work for your Father’s house, and that you will do. For your life will be lengthened out, to be long and useful in the Kingdom of God, by the power of God and in the name of Jesus, your body will be renewed and you will be permitted to handle the sword of Laban and go before the Lord to clear the way before him to the center stake of Zion. You will have ...[bottom line cut off in the copying process].

...Priesthood. And because you are a literal descendant of Abraham, the Holy Priesthood will remain with thy posterity throughout all generations of time. You will have the liberty of preaching the Gospel to the House of Israel -- notwithstanding your calling is to preach the Gospel to the nations. It is more especially to the House of Israel. You will have great faith given unto you of the Lord -- so that the winds and waves will obey you. And no power will be able to stand against you. You will go to the Centre Stake of Zion. There you will build an inheritance, and the glory of God will rest upon that place, and you will be permitted to enter into the Temple of the Lord at the Centre Stake of Zion.

You with your wives will work a long time for your dead, for they are anxiously waiting for to be delivered from their prison. Holy angels will visit you there. They will give you a holy touch and your eyes will be opened so that you will know them by name. For things that you have forgotten while with your Father will be brought to your remembrance. They will acquaint you of your dead, their names, ages, and birthplaces. You will be as a pillar in the House of the Lord. You will live to see the winding up scene. You will live to see the enemies of your Redeemer put under his feet. You will live to see Babylon fall -- when the kingdoms of this world will become the kingdoms of our God and his Christ. You will live to see the Ten Tribes coming from the North Country, even unto Zion. You will be at the crowning of Ephraim. You will have oil in your lamp and it trimmed and burning. And when that great cry is made...[the rest is missing from my copy].

Blessing Given to Daniel’s Wife,

Ruth Welton Tyler, Nov. 30, 1877

A blessing given by John Smith, Patriarch, upon the head of Ruth Tyler, daughter of Asa and Clarissa Welton. Born Spafford, Onondaga County, New York, February 25, 1820.

Sister Ruth, by virtue of the Holy Priesthood, I place my hands upon thy head and seal the blessings of thy mother upon thee, with also the blessings of the New and Everlasting Covenant. For they are thine by right of lineage and through obedience to the Gospel. And I say unto thee, let thy faith fail not and be of good cheer, for the eye of the Lord hath been upon thee from thy youth. He hath preserved thee from the evils of the world and delivered thee from among thine enemies. He hath also given thine angel charge concerning thee, who hath whispered peace and consolation in thine ear in time of trial. He hath also warned thee of danger and thy life hath been preserved by the power of the priesthood through the prayers of the saints and thou art numbered with the Mothers in Israel who shall be crowned hereafter with those who have borne the burden in the heat of the day, kept the faith and won the prize.

Thy days and years shall yet be prolonged until thou art satisfied and thou shalt be a comfort to many of thy sex who shall seek counsel of thee. Thou shalt be strengthened in body and mind and be made equal unto every task. Thy faith shall also increase and thy memory shall be restored to its usual strength and realize that the Lord God liveth, hath heard thy petitions, and knoweth the secrets of thy heart. For he is pleased with thine integrity and will reward thee for the trials through which thou hast passed and thy last days shall be thy best days.

Thy name is written in the Lamb’s Book of Life and shall live in the memory of the saints and shall be handed down with thy posterity from generation to generation. Thou art of the lineage of Ephraim and shall be a Savior unto many of thy kindred. Therefore, be comforted, for all shall be well with thee, both here and hereafter. This blessing, with the blessings of the Redeemer’s Kingdom, Israel, upon thy head and I seal thee up unto eternal life to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection with many of thy kindred and friends. Even so, Amen.

Letter to Daniel Tyler from John Taylor

Salt Lake City, U.T.

March 16, 1878

Elder Daniel Tyler,

Beaver

Dear Brother,

The subject broughat to my notice by our favor of the inst., with the accompanying enclosure from Elder Israel Barlow, has been thought over by me, and I am inclined of the opinion that a terse, succinct, and not too lengthy narration of the travels and labors of the Fmormon Battalion would be a very acceptable addition to our literature. A pampohlet embracing the main facts, without entering into too minute details, so as to make it of undue length wouyld, I imagine, meet with a ready sale amongst the Latter-day Saints. If you feel as though you would like to enter upon this enterprise on the conditions expressed in your letter, it will be quite agreeable to me, and you will have my best wishes in so doing.

Your Brother in the Gospel,

John Taylor