| Birth* |
Eleanor Crossland was born on 10 April 1828 at Lizard Street, London, Middlesex, England.1 |
| Christening |
She was christened on 4 May 1828 at St. Luke Old Street, Finsbury, London, Middlesex, England.2 |
| (Witness) Census |
Eleanor Crossland appeared on the census of 1861 in the household of Eleanor West at 144-7 Paradise Row, Hackney, London, England; Eleanor Crossland, Head, 65, F, Milliner, born Chatham, Kent.
Eleanor crossland, dau., 32, F, invalid, b. St. Lukes, Middlesex.
Edward Crossland, son, 20, Jeweller, b. Clerkenwell, Middlesex.
Alice Crossland, dau, 17, Governess, b. Clerkenwell, Middlesex.
Annie Parks, boarder, 1, b. Stepney, Middlesex.3  |
| Name Variation |
Pierce Hackett was also styled Peter Peter and Pierce (Piers) are different versions of the same name. |
| Baptism* |
He was baptized on 2 September 1795 at St. Mary's Church, Irishtown, Clonmel, Tipperary, Ireland, by M; Rev. Manuel Coleman; sponsors: John Dempsey and Catherine Dempsey.
We have a bit of doubt about this certificate. I was provided in 1951 by the parish in response to an inquiry giving the date of birth and was returned with the baptismal date as the same. It is possible it was provided by someone trying to be "helpful," more than trying to be accurate, but we don't know for sure. -GEB.1,2 |
| Marriage* |
He married Mary Edwards, daughter of John Edwards and Elizabeth Wainwright, on 14 April 1825 at Gresford, Flint, Wales.1 |
| Immigration* |
He immigrated in October 1851. |
| Death* |
He died on 7 August 1858 at Butler, Bates, MO, at age 62.1 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Hackett's Farm, Bates, MO.1 |
| Note |
Hackett Family Reunion — 25 December 1876
We were taken by storm on last Wednesday by the Hackett boys, Ten of them with their mother and
sister-in-law, paid us a friendly call at our sanctuary, and we can truthfully assert that it was by far the largest
family call we ever received. The mother is a well preserved old lady of 75 years. The oldest son is 51 and
the youngest 26 years old. The combined ages of the ten boys is 396 years. Their weight is 1,669½ pounds
and their length 58 feet, one and one fourth inches. They are hearty, robust men, and are all married but
the two youngest.
Historical
Four of the Hackett family emigrated, from Liverpool, England, on the 28th of July, 1850, to wit James,
Thomas, Timothy and Pierce. The remainder of the family including the parents, eight in number, hailed
from the same port in the month of October 1851. The family subsequently settled on the now Simmons
farm on Mound Branch in this county in the month of December, 1852 when the present town of Butler
contained but two log houses, erected by John E. Morgan, the founder of the town. The head of the family,
Pierce Hackett, Sr., died in the month of August, 1858, and was buried in the cemetery on Mulberry
Creek in this county. In 1861, when the national trouble broke out, the family became scattered and all,
excepting two of the boys who were then too young, took part in the war on one side or the other. At the
close of the war when the olive branch appeared each settled down to his respective business or trade and
for the first time in the history of the family since their landing in America, and on the 26th birthday of
the youngest of the family, there was a reunion.
A Grand Reunion
A Grand Reunion of the family was held at the residence of Pierce Hackett Jr. on the last Monday in
December 1876 (December 25). They were coming from the four points of the compass and consisting of
the mother and ten sons. After a fraternal greeting and congratulations beginning with the oldest, 51 years
old, and closing with the youngest, then the aged mother in the most solemn and impressive manner offered
up praise and thanksgiving to the giver of all good gifts for the enjoyment of so happy a meeting, after
which all sat down to a sumptuous Christmas dinner the mother doing the honors of the table as she was
wont to do in their boyhood days. The following day the whole family visited the grave of the father, which
is only a short distance from the place of meeting. They assembled at Butler yesterday to take pictures in a
group after which they separated.
The Separation
They separated to their respective residences and callings; the Eldest, John J., to Kansas City, Mo.
where he is proprietor of the Kaw Valley Hotel; James to Joplin, Mo. where he is proprietor of a blacksmith
shop; Thomas to Sedalia. Mo. where he has been long and favorably known as a merchant tailor; Timothy
to Fulton, Bourbon Co., Kansas where he has been a student of Blackstone, and is ready to get litigants
either in or out of trouble according to the length of his purse; Pierce and Richard who are farmers living
on Mulberry Creek in this county; Samuel and William who are proprietors of a blacksmith shop in
Nevada, Mo; George to Utah Territory where he has long resided and been favorably known as a master
millwright; and last but not least Christopher who is an expert tailor and a resident of Sedalia, Mo. The
family originally consisted of thirteen children, all boys, three of whom died in England.
(Bates County, Missouri records) on 25 December 1876. |
| Note* |
"QUITE A FAMILY REUNION"
EIGHT BROTHERS MEET TO SETTLE UP AN ESTATE.
At the home of the late Thomas Hackett, 1409 Charlotte street assembled yesterday afternoon the eight surviving brothers of that remarkable family. There were ten of them until four months ago. Thomas Hackett died June 21, last at the age of 70, followed by John J. Hackett,
September 17, at age 74. The other eight are:
James Hackett of Fulton, Kan., 72
Timothy Hackett, Fort Scott, Kan., 68
Pierce Hackett, Bates Co., Mo., 66
Samuel Hackett, Orrick, Mo., 64
George Hackett, Alpine, Utah, 61
Richard Hackett, Bates, Co., Mo., 58
William Hackett, Enid, OK., 54
Chriss Hackett, Alpine, Utah, 50
The brothers were born in England and came to America in their younger days. John and Thomas located in Kansas City. John J. Hackett left an estate worth $150,000. He invested his small earnings in real estate in the west bottoms in the early days and stood by to see it grow into a fortune. He never made but one sale, and that was less than six months ago when he conveyed three lots to the Rock Island railroad company for $35,000. His wife died years ago, and having no children, he bequeathed his property to his surviving brothers and to numerous charitable institutions of the catholic church. His brothers are now engaged in settling up the estate, this being the first time they have all met since 1874.
In 1900 at Rich Hill, MO.3 |
| Note |
J. H. Hackett was Justice of the Peace in Bates County, MO in 1876. This may be one of Pierce Hackett's sons.
Four of the Hackett family emigrated from Liverpool, England on July 28, 1850: James, Thomas, Timothy, and Pierce Jr. The remainder of the family, the parents and six children came from Liverpool, England in October 1851. They settled on Mound Branch in Bates County in December 1852. The father, Pierce, Sr. was buried in the cemetery on Mulberry Creek.
All but the two youngest fought in the Civil War.
From Grant Lee, decendant of George Hackett: "Have been to Missouri and seen both Pierce Peter's headstones--one in the State Line cemetery and another in a farmer's field. Have pictures of both. Have picture of the 8 boys who fought in the civil war--4 for the north and 4 for the south--in their military uniforms, with crossed flags."
From a newspaper clipping, Bates County Missouri library:
The mother and ten sons had a reunion in December 1876. The oldest, John J. Hackett to Kansas City, MO where he was a proprietor of the Kaw Valley Hotel. James Hackett to Joplin, MO where he is a proprietor of a blacksmith shop. Thomas Hackett to Sedalia, MO where he is a merchant and tailor. Timothy to Fulton, Bourbon County, KS where he is a student of Blackstone and is ready to get litigants either in or out of trouble according to the length of his purce. Richard and Pierce are both farmers and live on Mulberry Creek. Samuel and William are proprietors of a blacksmith shop in Nevada, MO. George lives in Utah Territory where he is a master millwright. Christopher is an expert tailor and a resident of Sedalia, MO. Three of the boys died in England.
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| Note |
The attached photographic exhibits are taken from a book owned by Pierce Hackett Sr. They were provided by Rick Walker. Page 4 gives birth dates of the first 9 children. It gives the places of birth for Richard and George as "Frood", which I can't find in the Welsh Gazetteer (as Frwd either) although it is a Welsh name. -GEB. |
| Christening* |
Mary Edwards was christened on 9 May 1804 at Allostock, Cheshire, England.2 |
| Marriage* |
She married Pierce Hackett, son of John Hackett and Mary Christopher, on 14 April 1825 at Gresford, Flint, Wales.1 |
| Married Name |
As of 14 April 1825,her married name was Hackett.1 |
| Death* |
She died on 31 December 1886 at Wellsville, Cache, Utah, at age 82.1 |
| Note* |
Mary Edwards Hackett
(from [:I:]Windows of Wellsville[:I:])
Mary Edwards Hackett was born in Pulford, England, to John and Elizabeth Wainwright Edwards. She
married Pierce Peter Hackett 14 April 1825. They were the parents of thirteen sons: William Henry,
George, and Joseph died in infancy. In the spring of 1850, Pierce left for the American shores with his
four oldest sons: John J., James, Thomas, and Timothy, while Pierce, Samuel, George, Richard, William,
and Christopher arrived 11 October 1851 with their mother, docking in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mary
joined her husband Pierce in Independence, Missouri. He died 7 August 1858 and Mary moved to St.
Clair, Missouri, in 1860, where her son Thomas provided her with a log house and eighty acres.
During the Civil War, Mary gave eight sons to the cause, each fighting for the side of his choice. After
the war, George and four companions left for California but stopped in Spanish Fork, Utah, to rest their
mule teams and decided to spend the winter there. George was baptized a member of the L.D.S. Church
and married Sarah Ann Allen. In 1878 he accepted a call to the Central States Mission and baptized his
mother and youngest brother, Christopher. Christopher and his mother moved to Utah and settled in
Wellsville. Mary lived with Christopher and his wife, Margaret Elsie. Mary died 31 December 1886 and is
buried in the Wellsville cemetery. |
| Birth* |
James Hackett was born on 7 December 1827 at Caergwrle, Flint, Wales.1 |
| Marriage* |
He married Dorinda Starr on 9 February 1854.1,2 |
| Census* |
James Hackett appeared on the census of 19 July 1870 at Freedom Township, Fort Scott, Bourbon, Kansas; p. 411 C.3 |
| Marriage* |
He married Sarah Elizabeth Bolling on 1 January 1874 at Bates, MO.2 |
| Death* |
He died on 5 June 1904 at Fulton, Bourbon, KS, at age 76.1,2 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Fulton, Bourbon, KS.2 |
| Note* |
Died at 1:15 am on Sunday, June 5, 1904, at home four miles west of Fulton, Kansas. He was 76 years old. The funeral took place at the M. E. church. Rev. J. R. Ewbank officiated.
James was born in Liverpool, England in 1828; came to America in 1850 arriving at New Orleans, where he remained for a time. Later drifting northward and settled in Bates County, MO, where he met and married Miss Dorinda Starr who preceeded him in death. He came to Kansas in 1856 and remained to the time of his death.
His second marriage occurred in Fulton to Miss Sarah Bolling. He was a member of the Adventist church for 30 years. He is buried in the east central area of the Fairview Cemetery north of Fulton, KS. He owned a Blacksmithh shop in Joplin, MO in 1874. He lived in Fulton, KS in 1900.
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| Birth* |
Timothy Hackett was born on 1 February 1832 at Caergwrle, Flint, Wales.1 |
| Marriage* |
He married Lydia Starr in 1855 at Bates, Missouri.1,2 |
| Marriage* |
He married Louisa E. Hills circa 1868 at Bourbon, Kansas.2 |
| Census* |
Timothy Hackett appeared on the census of 1880 at Freedom Township, Bourbon, KS; 1880 census Freedom Twp, Bourbon, KS: T. Hackett aged 48, wheelwright and lawyer, birthplace England, both parents England; wife Tillie V. aged 33, birthplace OH, father Ireland, mother VA; daughter Susan J. aged 9, birthplace KS, father England, mother IL. [Susan is the daughter of his previous wife Lydia.].3 |
| Death* |
He died on 28 July 1909 at Fort Scott, Bourbon, KS, at age 77.1,3 |
| Note |
Notes from William G. Cutler's History of the State of Kansas
BOURBON COUNTY, Part 22
Biographical Sketches -- Freedom Township
Timothy Hackett, notary public, real estate and collection agent, is a native of Lancashire, England, He was born in 1832, and after learning the wagon and blacksmith trade in Liverpool, he emigrated to America in 1850, and landed in New Orleans. He remained in Louisana until the spring of 1852, when he removed to Jackson County, MO, and afterward to Bates County, where he was married to Miss Lydia Starr in the winter of 1855-56. He then went to Calloway County, working at his trade until the fall of 1857, when he came to Kansas, and located on Section 32, in Freedom Township. His brother James had arrived in 1856, and they had farms adjoining. He was very poor, having lost all his household goods on account of a warehouse caving in in Kansas City, and after purchasing a choppin ax and a pair of boots his finances were exhausted. His ax broke in felling the first log and he had to borrow another one to build his first cabin. He lived on corn bread and pumpkin for six weeks; he split and sold rails for $2.50 a hundred and paid $8.50 a hundred for flour. In 1859 his house burned, and he moved to his brother's home, and in a short time this house also burned. He then took a horse (all the property he had in this world), and traded it for a kit of tools, and walked back forty miles and built a house for himself and one for his brother. This mishaps, together with the border warfare, made situations interesting, and early privation long to be remembered. In 1872, he moved to town, having lost his second wife. He was commissioned Notary Public, at which time he opened a law office and began the insurance and real estate business, which he still prosecutes. In 1875, he opened a wagon and blacksmith shop, which he still supervises. He has been married three times. HIs last wife was a widow whose maiden name was Johnston. She was raised in Delaware, Ohio. He has two living children, having lost six. He was County Assessor in 1867, and Township Trustee in 1879, and has been a member of the Masonic Order since 1863.
He lived in Fort Scott in 1900 and 1904.
It appears that his second wife Lydia Starr is the sister of Dorinda Starr, married to his brother James. The above article also mentions that he lost six children.
At KS.3 |
| Birth* |
Pierce Hackett was born on 10 September 1834 at Plasteg, Flint, Wales.1 |
| Milit-Beg* |
He began military service We have not been able to verify this with documentation, but the family oral history says that Pierce served under General Sterling Price and fought in the battle at Wilson's Creek, near Springfield, Missouri. We were also told he was mustered out in Louisiana. I am working on finding any documentation at this time and will update this as I do.2 |
| Milit-Beg |
He began military service Sergeant Company K 5th Missouri Cavalry Confederate Army.2 |
| Marriage* |
He married Martha Jane Hart on 23 August 1855 at Bates, Missouri.1,3 |
| Census* |
Pierce Hackett appeared on the census of 16 August 1870 at Charlotte Township, Butler, Bates, Missouri; p. 18A.3 |
| Death* |
He died on 22 March 1923 at Amoret, Bates, MO, at age 88.1,4 |
| Burial* |
He was buried at State Line Cemetery, Bates, Missouri.3 |
| Note* |
Born in England, came to Bates County, MO in 1853. Lived in Virginia, MO. Pierce was Justice of the Peace in Bates County, MO in 1889.
From "The History of Mulberry 1843-1985" by Fern M. Glassmire
HACKETT-SLADE FAMILIES
Pierce Hackett was born in Liverpool, England, Sept 10, 1834. There were thirteen boys, no girls, in the Hackett family. The brothers came to America in 1853, landing in New Orleans, and coming to Bates County from there. Pierce first settled near Virginia, but later owned land near Mulberry. He married Martha Hart who came to Missouri in 1839 from Kentucky and settled with her parents in Homer Township. They were the first settlers in that part of Butler County. They had a daughter Margaret J. (called Maggie), who was born in Missouri in 1856 - died 1921. Pierce had one brother, Dick, who lived in Mulberry. Kinglsey Powell Slade (1836-1912) married Maggie Hackett and they had one daughter, Mattie, born in Mulberry, MO on May 24, 1889. The Slades had a Shoe and Harness Shop just east of the church, and their home was east of their shop. Mattie started to school at Mulberry in 1893 when she was 5 years old. Her tacher was Miss Lizzie Graves. When Mattie was about 10 years of age, the Slades moved to a farm about 3/4 of a mile south of Amsterdam [Bates County]. Fred Slade, Kingsley's brother, lived with them for several years. There was another brother named Luman. While they lived in this place, a cyclone came through doing considerable damage to their home as well as several others in the community.
Mattie Slade married Clint Jones and they lived on the land her grandfather, Pierce Hackett, Jr., had bought many years before, 440 acres one mile east and 1 1/2 miles south of Mulberry. In a news item in 1922, it states that Mrs. Eva Hackett and daughter Bessie of Pittsburg, Kansas came for a visit at the Clint and Mattie Jones home. Mrs. Hackett was a niece-in-law of Uncle Pierce Hackett, who was making his home with his granddaughter Mattie and husband at that time.
Pierce Hackett, Jr. assisted in building the first mill on the Marais des Cygnes River. During the Civil War he served in the Confederate Army under General Sterling Price and surrendered at Shreveport, LA, after which he returned to Bates County. He was a good carpenter and farmer. He owned 440 acres of fine land south of Mulberry. It has been said that he had slaves and the slaves' quarters were across the road from his home. There is a cemetery nearby where it has been reported slaves were buried. Mr. Hackett was active in community improvement. He was on petitions for roads at various times. He died in 1923 and is buried at Richland Cemetery in Kansas. Kingsley Slade and Maggie Slade are also buried at Richland Cemetery in Kansas.
[Note: Discrepancy in burial site.]
[Note: Mulberry, Virginia, Butler are in Bates County, MO]
[Reference above to Butler County must be Butler, Bates County, MO]
FROM CEMETERY RECORDS IN BUTLER, MO LIBRARY
The Craft farm is located in section 14, in Homer Township and 3 miles west of Virginia. The following Hacketts are buried there:
Crypt for infant
Eddie F. Hackett, son of R. D. and S. A. Hackett
Pierce Hackett b. 9-10-1834
Mrs. M. J. Hackett 10-28-1818 to 8-17-1906
A. T. Carl d. 4-6-1855
Article in "The Landmark," Statesville, North Carolina --March 3, 1892
FOR A THIRD PARTY - The Recall of the St. Louis Conference-The Platform Demands Free Coinage, Income Tax, Government Control of Railroads and Telegraphs, etc. --St. Louis Dispatch, February 25th
The National Industrial Conference closed today, after adopting a platform calling for the organization of a third party to restore the government of the republic to the hands of the "plain people" with whom it originated, and setting forth the grievances that call for such action. Miss Willard was not successful in having her prohibition plank made a part of the platform, but a separate resolution was adopted recommending the question to the State Legislatures for favorable action. After the adjournment the delegates organized themselves into a mass meeting and named a committee to co-operate with the People's party in making nominations for President and Vice President of the United States. The committee appointed is as follows: General Van Wyek, of Nebraska; C. W. Macune, of Texas; M. I. Branch, of Georgia; J. M. Powers, of Nebraska; T. B. Maguire, of New York; L. L. Polk, of North Carolina; J. H. Willetts, of Kansas; President Humphreys, of the National Colored Alliance; PIERCE HACKETT, of Missouri; N. M. Barnett, of Illinois, (F.M.B.A.); L. P. Morrill, of Louisiana; John Zelts, of Ohio; Mrs. Mary E. Lase, of Kansas; Mrs. Dr. Dabbs, of Texas; Tenjamin Terrill, of Texas. (The party platform is contained in this article.)
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Oshkosh, Wisconsin
March 27, 1894
"Missouri Populists" Four Hundred Delegates to the State Convention at Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, MO.. March 27---The Populists state convention met today. Every congressional district except the Tenth is represented. Four hundred delegates were present. Pierce Hackett of Bates county was elected as temporary chairman. The usual committees were appointed and a recess taken til this afternoon.
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| Birth* |
George Franklin Hackett was born on 24 November 1840 at Hope, Wrexham, Denbighshire, Wales.1,2 |
| Marriage* |
He married Sarah Ann Allen in 1863.1,3 |
| Note |
Deseret Evening News, July 7, 1870 (Journal History, July 4, 1870)
ALPINE CITY — The citizens of this place were aroused at day-break by the firing of cannon. At
sunrise the stars and stripes were unfurled, accompanied by the firing of cannon, the shouts of the people
and the inspiring music of the bands.
At ten o’clock the people were again called together by the firing of three rounds of cannon, firing of
musketry, and martial music; the people then proceeded to the City Hall and were called to order by Geo.
Hackett, Marshall of the day. Singing “National Anthem”; speech by Hon. T. J. McCullough, orator of the
day; prayer by A. Marsh, chaplain; song by W. J. Strong; speech by Samuel Brown, Esq; song by the choir;
speech by Lieut. H. Moyle; song by J. Booth; then toasts, sentiments, good wishes, &c., all expressive of
layalty and love to American liberty. In the afternoon there was rifle practice, foot racing, gymnastic feats,
etc.
At six o’clock dancing commenced, and after some hours had been pleasantly passed, all went home
fully satisfied with the day’s proceedings and blessing God for the liberty we enjoy and for which our
fathers fought.
W. J. Strong, G. Hackett, C. Adams, committee. B. T. Booth, reporter. On 7 July 1870 at Alpine, Utah, Utah. |
| Occupation* |
He was a master millwright in 1874 at UT.4 |
| Note |
Deseret Evening News, Monday, October 9, 1876
THE SEMI-ANNUAL CONFERENCE
. . . The following persons were called to go on missions, as stated—
UNITED STATES. George Gardner, Levan; O. C. Roberts, Mona; W. R. May, Nephi; Samuel Cazier,
Nephi; Jacob G. Bigler, jr., Nephi; Charles Rhoderback, Hoytsville; Micha Harris; Henneferville; Daniel S.
Macfarlane, Ceder City; Joel Parrish, Centerville; John Ford, Centerville; Edwin Standing, Lehi; Henry
Holmes, North Ogden; Alonzo Perry, Lynn; Sanford Bingham, Riverdale; Marlin Harris, Harrisville; Orson
Eggleston, Ogden City; Chas. F. Middleton, Ogden City; John E. Bitton, West Weber; Elbridge Tufts, Salt
Lake City; John W. Sharp, South Cottonwood; Dilworth Brinton, South Cottonwood; Wm. Thurgood,
Bountiful; Wm. Brown, Bountiful; Wm. Atkinson, Bountiful; Joseph Argyle, Bountiful; Duncan Gardner,
West Jordan; George Hackett, Alpine; Richard Camp, Wellsburgh; Jeremiah Roby, Midway; S. J. Wing,
Heber City; James W. Preston, American Fork; Wm. W. Jackson, American Fork; Chester Loveland,
Brigham City; Warren B. Smith, American Fork; Charles D. Haun, West Jordan; Niels Aagaard, Levan. On 9 October 1876 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT. |
| Note |
Deseret Evening News, Tuesday, November 14, 1876
Going East — Tomorrow morning a company of missionaries, under the direction Elder David M.
Stuart, for the St. Louis district, leave for their field of labor. The names of the party are Elders David M.
Stuart, C. F. Middleton, Jos. R. Porter, Joel R. Porter, N. V. Jones, M. S. Cummings, Joel Ricks, John Ford,
W. B. Smith, W. W. Jackson, F. B. Clarke, John Fitzgerald, Samuel R. Bennion, George Hackett, John
Cook, Dominicus Snow, Philip Hurst, Alonzo R. Winters, Joseph Shipley, William Thurgood, Chester
Loveland, Samuel J. Wing, Amos Maycock. On 14 November 1876. |
| Note |
Journal History, November 4, 1904
Elder George Hackett, of Riverton, Utah, returned today from the Central States. He was set apart
January 4, 1904, and labored in Kansas City Conference. On 4 November 1904 at Riverton, Salt Lake, Utah. |
| Death* |
He died on 26 March 1922 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, at age 81.1,3 |
| Note* |
George Franklin Hackett
By Aletta Hackett Rosenlund
"My father, George Franklin Hackett, was born in Alpine, Utah County, Utah, 16 August 1868, to George Hackett and Sarah Ann Allen. Father was the first Mormon missionary from Alpine. He was called to the Central States.
He [George Franklin Hackett] moved with his father's family to St. Johns, Arizona, having been called there to help settle that area. His father established a grist mill there. They endured many hardships in Arizona and finally returned to Utah by team and wagon. On the way they camped at a camp house and their eldest daughe, Letta, 16 years old, contracted diphtheria and died. My grandmother washed and laid her out for burial, and my grandfather, being a carpenter by trade, made a woodencasket, and they buried her by the wayside, in the lonely desert. They then traveled on to Glenwood, Utah, where they lived a short time.
While in Glenwood, Grandpa built the old grist mill south and east of town. (I remember that old mill. I think it burned down. Anyway it has been gone a long time.) He ran the mill for some time and later moved to Richfield. They lost two children in Glenwood--David, a baby, and Ella Mae, 12 years old, who fell while skating on the ice on Cove River and fractured her skull."
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| Note |
Life Sketch of George Hackett
by May H. Marsh
An earth life of varied experiences, of hardships, joys and sorrows, closed on the 26th of March, 1922,
when the summons home came to George Hackett.
He was born near Liverpool, England, November 24, 1840, into a most unusual family, he being the
eighth of thirteen sons of Pierce and Mary Edwards Hackett.
Thinking to better their financial conditions and desiring to live in a land of the free, four of the older
sons came to America in 1850, and through their invitation and glowing reports of the country, they were
followed by the remainder of the family a year later. They settled first in Independence, Missouri, then
later in Bates County, Missouri. They had been there only seven years when the father died, but the
mother proved to be one of those wonderful mothers whose back was fitted to the burden and whose
blessed privilege it was to see ten stalwart sons grow to manhood, each learning and mastering one or more
trades, and who lived for more than fifty years before the family circle was again broken by death.
When the Civil War broke out in 1861 eight of those brothers volunteered their services, the other
two being too young to enlist. According to their locations in the various parts of the country, four of
them were in the Union Army, and four of them were in with the Confederate forces. Brother George was
one of the first volunteers for the South. After the battle of Lexington, Missouri, he was appointed to care
for a wounded soldier and take him to his home. While on this furlough, he was captured by northern
soldiers who were guarding the river, when he attempted to cross en route to his brother’s home.
He was kept prisoner for about a week, and after a trial he was allowed to return while two companions
were ordered to be shot.
After the close of the war, he with four companions started for California with mule teams in search of
gold. When they reached Spanish Fork, Utah, they stopped for rest and pasture for their animals but
intent on completing their journey to the coast that fall. One Sunday morning, Brother Hackett was
accosted by an aged couple on their way to church. After being informed of his intentions, the lady said to
him in all soberness, “Young man, the next time you leave Utah, it will be to preach the Gospel of Jesus
Christ.” Later the company decided to remain in Utah for the winter and although his work led him at
various times near the border, he never left Utah until 13 years later, having been converted to Mormonism,
he accepted a call to the Central States Mission, being the first missionary from the Alpine Ward, later
filling two other missions.
His mother received his message and accompanied him to Utah on his return in 1877. He also
converted his youngest brother, Christopher, who followed him in 1878.
While working in a mill in American Fork Canyon for Daniel R. Allen, he met and married his employer’s
daughter, Sarah. They married in 1863, making their first |
Pierce Hackett1
