Beaver

NOTES FROM "MONUMENTS TO COURAGE,

A HISTORY OF BEAVER COUNTY"

REGARDING OUR ANCESTORS

DANIEL AND RUTH WELTON TYLER AND FAMILY

1. Near the front are pictures of Daniel and Ruth. They are the same pictures we have in our Books of Remembrance.

2. Page 70 (in regard to school teachers). "Daniel Tyler, a member of the Mormon Battalion and a man of considerable literary ability, taught for a short time in the log Tithing Office where the West Ward church now stands."

3. Page 111 (I think this reference applies to our grandfather, Daniel, rather than to our great grandfather). The heading is "The Deseret Telegraph." "About 1865, the Deseret Telegraph Company had extended its lines as far south as Beaver and shortly thereafter to Pioche, Nevada, a now nationally-known mining camp. This brought Beaver into telegraphic communication with Salt Lake City and points east. Beaver than became the point of diversion for the Overland Stages, one line continuing on to St. George, the diversion here for Pioche. Among the very early telegraph operators were William Fotheringham, thought to be the first, Robert Fotheringham, as second, and Daniel Tyler, third."

4. Page 116. "Among the prominent citizens of Beaver (1867) was Daniel Tyler, who had been president of the Swiss Mission prior to his residence in Beaver. A member of the Mormon Battalion in 1856-7 (sic), and later the author of a book entitled "The Mormon Battalion." He was a deep student, gifted in writing and teaching, and added greatly to the growth and stability of the community. For some time prior to this date, 1867, he served as counselor to John Hughes in the presidency of the High Priest's Quorum and was recognized as an authority in the doctrines and teachings of the dominant Church."

5. Page 118 (the reorganization of the stake in July, 1891. "High Priests Quorum: Daniel Tyler as president, James Farrer and George Eyre as counselors....

6. Page 119 under heading "History of Beaver Stake." "Beaver Stake is the eighth oldest in the west. It was established March 12, 1866, with John R. Murdock as president; William Fotheringham as first and Daniel Tyler as second counselors.... (it lists presidencies until 1902 and then says): The first High Council was as follows: Orrice C. Murdock, James Farrer, Daniel Tyler,, James Low....

7. Page 130 under heading "Organization of the Female Relief Society of Beaver Stake." "In 1871, President Young called the Relief Society to gather wheat. Lucinda Howd was set apart by president Young for this head. She, with eight women, went into the fields to glean.

"After three years of hard work and planning, a lot was paid for and a substantial brick building erected, painted and carpeted. It was dedicated in January, 1871, by Daniel Tyler. Members of the Priesthood were always present at testimony meetings. Work meetings were held sometimes three times a week, if necessary.

"November 1, 1872, Lucinda Howd was made president, with Ruth Tyler and Jane Gillies as counselors.

"June 6th, 1876, Ruth Tyler went in as president of the society, with Eliza Hawkins and Ann Levi as counselors: Mary E. Shepherd Ashworth, secretary and treasurer. Donations, from 3 pounds of flour, 1/2 dozen eggs, to $20 in cash, were received. Report at this time shows $100 in Co-op Store, $25 share in Women's Book, articles on hand $110.35, had rock building in course of erection, 24x30 ft., for storing of grain and establishment of industries, and 15 1/4 bushels of wheat. Membership was 82, including 24 officers."

On December 6, 1886, the ward was divided. "Lucinda Howd was made Relief Society stake president. Ruth W. Tyler was president of the First Ward Relief Society, with Jane Baldwin and Charlotte Carlow as counselors."

"Beaver wards were consolidated in 1891. Ruth Tyler was made president with Jane Bickley and Louisa Jones as counselors.

"In 1897, President Ruth Tyler was chosen by President C.D. White to act as stake president.... These officers carried on until the ward was again divided in 1905. (obvious error)

8. Page 132 under heading: "Beaver Stake Relief Society Presidents." "Beaver Stake Relief Society was organized September 6, 1879. John R. Murdock called Lucinda Howd as president.... Those years were devoted to caring for the sick, sewing for the dead, and general pioneer work. President Howd served her stake well until March 5, 1897, when she met with an accident and was released.... On March 5, 1897, Ruth W. Tyler was called to fill the vacancy. Mary A. White and Cedaressa C. Shepherd were her counselors.... The 14th of April, 1897, President Tyler passed to the Great Beyond."

9. Page 151 under "Beaver Tithing Office." "It was here that High Council Trials were held and where justice was meted out by Daniel Tyler, Justice of the Peace...."