Emily P. Tyler Adair
RESEARCH_NOTES:
1. Middle name sometimes shown as Prescenda and about two or three other variations, but Prescinda seems to be most prevalent.
2. 1870 US Census for Beaver City, Beaver, Utah: George W. Adair, 31, M, W, Farmer; Emily, 22, F, W, Keeps House; George W., 9, M, W; Emily J., 4, F, W; Daniel T., 2, M, W; Samuel P., 4 1/2 [months], M, W. [Note curious lack of Jemima Ann Adair who would have been age 7 in this census.] 1880 US Census for Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona, FHL Film 1254036, (National Archives Film T9-0036), p. 18B: George Adair, Farmer, age 43, b. AL, Father and Mothers birthplace unknown. E.P. Adair, age 33, b. IA, parents born New York. Emily Jane Adair, dau., age 14, b. UT Daniel Adair, son, age 10, b. UT Wm. A. Adair, son, age 8, b. UT John W. Adair, son, age 6, b. UT George N. Adair, son, age 4, b. UT Ruth Adair, dau., age 2, b. UT 1900 Federal Census, San Juan County, New Mexico,Precinct No. 6 Bloomfield (Hammond): Adair, George W. Head-W-M-June 1837-63- Marr-36--Ala-No. Carolina- Ala- Farm " , Emily Wife-W-F-Jan 1847 -53- Marr-36- Iowa- N.Y.- N.Y. " , William A. Son-W-M-Feb 1872- 28- Div- - Utah-Ala - Iowa- Farm Lab. " , Joseph W. Son- W-M-Jun 1881- 19- Sing - Ariz- Ala- Iowa- " " " , Rufus N. Son- W-M-Sep 1884- 15 Sing - Ariz- Ala- Iowa " " " , Edna I. Dau- W-F-Jan 1887- 13 Sing - Ariz- Ala- Iowa At School
3. "E.P. Adair" wrote and submitted the following obituary in 1894: Deseret News, 5 Apr 1894: "Serious and Fatal Accident. Special to the News. Pahreah, March 29, 1894. -- A sad and fatal accident occurred here on the 27th of this month to Cyrus Mangum Jr., in the following manner: Deceased was working on a water ditch with his father and others when a portion of the bank and a large rock fell on and killed him instantly. He left home after noon and was brought home about 5 p.m. a corpse. Deceased was a son of Cyrus Mangum and Unity Alexander Mangum. His age was 14 years, 10 months and 17 days. He was a bright, intelligent boy and a great help and comfort to his parents. He will be sadly missed by his griefstricken parents, sisters, brothers, relatives and schoolmates and by every person in our little settlement. At his burial the children formed in procession, under the guidance of our school teacher, and marched to the cemetery. Deceased has many relatives in Utah and Arizona who will be griefstricken to learn of his sudden death. E. P. Adair."
BIOGRAPHY:
1. Was the daughter of Daniel Tyler and Ruth Welton; Daniel was a sergeant in the Mormon Battalion, part of the Hancock-Los Angeles Company who traveled up central California to Sutter's mill, and the Hancock-Sierra Company who went directly to Salt Lake Valley in 1847 after meeting James Brown and Samuel Brannan. Daniel was part of 32 men who continued on to Council Bluffs after only 2 day rest in Salt Lake Valley. He later was the author of "A Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War". Her father left Council Bluffs for the march 6 months before Emily was born. Daniel and his wife were married Nov. 23, 1836 in Kirtland, Ohio and were the parents of 11 children. They participated in many of the early events of church history. Daniel was called to be a mission president in England, Germany, and Switzerland. He was also a school teacher at Pine Valley, magistrate in Beaver, editor of the newspaper, church Patriarch being ordained Dec 10, 1873 by Brigham Young. Daniel passed away Nov. 9, 1906 and is buried in Beaver, Utah. Pictures of both of these parents is at the gallery portion of the website
2. See http://home.att.net/~dtadair for a photo of Emily in her later years. Copy in file.
3. Biography of Emily's mother: The book "Five Hundred Wagons Stood Still - Mormon Battalion Wives, by Shirley N. Maynes, 1999, p. 498: "Ruth WeltonTyler. Husband: Daniel Tyler - Sergeant - Company C. Ruth Welton was born Feb. 25, 1820 at Spafford, Onondaga County, New York, a daughter of Clarissa Norton and Asa Welton. Her father was quite a successful businessman. He had a home, acreage and some sheep. Shortly before Ruth's birth, he bade his wife 'goodbye' to go on a short business trip. He never returned and no trace was ever found of him. Ruth's mother taught her to read from the bible and she became a good student of that book. At an early age, Ruth was sent to school and was very studious in all of her schoolwork. By the time she was eight years old, her mother had married Daniel Pulsipher, nephew of Zera Pulsipher, known in early Church history. When Ruth was nine years old, with her mother's permission, she joined the Methodist Church. This Church didn't believe that baptism by immersion was important. The minister tried to persuade her to kneel at the edge of the river bank and have some water poured over her head; however, Ruth was not comfortable with this as she believed baptism by immersion to be the 'saving ordinance.' In Jan. 1832, an Elder by the name of Jared Carter came into their neighborhood. He began preaching the principles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which included baptism by immersion. Ruth, along with two other friends accepted the teachings of Elder Carter. She was baptized on Jan. 30, 1832, and a few days later, her parents were baptized. In 1834, Ruth and her family left their comfortable home and moved to Kirtland, Ohio. At the time, the Prophet Joseph Smith was directing the construction of the beautiful Kirtland Temple. Ruth attended the dedication and enjoyed the great blessings that filled the temple on the memorable occasion. She listened to the instructions of the Prophet Joseph Smith pertaining to the last days. Ruth received a patriarchal blessing under the hands of his father, Joseph Smith, Sr. Ruth related that: 'Many gifts and blessings were poured out on the Saints.' Many instances of healing transpired, and Ruth was among those who received the healing process after being administered to by the Elders. It was in Kirtland that Ruth became acquainted with Daniel Tyler. They were married on Sep. 11, 1836. The following day they started with Daniel's family for Far West, Missouri, a distance of over one thousand miles. There were nine members of the family in one wagon. The long journey was not what Ruth fancied, but she wanted to be with the 'people of God.' It took one year for the family to reach Far West. They stopped at Lake County, Indiana for the winter. From there they traveled to Bloomfield, Illinois, and finally reached Far West, Missouri on Aug. 3, 1838. All along the journey, Ruth received kind treatment and words of comfort from Daniel's father. However, because of exposure, he became ill and died May 2, 1837. After their arrival at Far West, Daniel's mother purchased a small farm for the family. Ruth, Daniel and family members were at that memorable July 4th spoken of in Doctrine and Covenant section 115. Far West was a beautiful spot. Although she had not the luxurious life that she had been accustomed to in her childhood days, she was happy. Daniel bought ten acres of land and they soon had a comfortable home, but the hand of persecution would not be stayed. It soon became evident that neither life nor property was safe. Ruth was a witness to the Haun's Mill Massacre and to the Crooked River Battle. She saw David Patten as he lay in state; he had sealed his testimony in his blood. She saw how the mob militia came to destroy them. There was a thousand against a handful of men and women. The wife of James Carroll picked up a pitchfork and started toward the armies, exclaiming: 'The first man that falls, I will take his place.' Ruth went with her. Before this terrible day was over, the Prophet and other leaders were dragged by the hands of the mobocrats and taken to Liberty Jail. The trials and hardships were heaped upon them. Daniel, Ruth and family left their home in Far West, Missouri during the month of February. The weather was so severe that great suffering was experienced by the weary 'exiles'. They finally reached Commerce, now Nauvoo, in a poverty stricken condition. The Saints gave thanks to God for their deliverance. At Nauvoo the people began building comfortable homes, planting their crops and orchards. They also began building a temple. On March 17, 1842, the Prophet Joseph Smith organized the first Relief Society in the Last Dispensation. Ruth became a member. The Prophet remarked: 'The Relief Society had always existed when the Church of Christ wasn on the earth.' On one occasion, the Prophet asked to be a member. The women proudly raised their hands and voted him into their organization. The Prophet asked that the members look into the needs of the poor. They were also instructed to assist by correcting the morals and strengthening the virtues of the female community. Daniel filled a number of short missions in adjoining counties. He then settled on a small farm eighteen miles from Nauvoo and three miles from Lima, however, they were not destined to enjoy it. The mobs continued with their persecutions against the Saints. Daniel was in the Southern States on a mission when the Prophet Joseph and his brother, Hyrum, were murdered. For a while it was thought that Daniel had been brutally murdered in the city of Natches. At this time, the women and children, in the outlying districts, were gathered together to spend each night in one home. The men would stand guard outside at night as mobocrats had been seen in their vicinity during the daytime. The Saints knew not the fate that awaited them before the dawn of another day. They committed themselves into the hands of God. Ruth recorded: 'We extinguished all the lights in our homes to avoid attracting attention.' Some women would give away to their grief. Ruth had a double portion of sorrow smothered in her breast, as she did not know the fate of Daniel; however, she rendered comfort ot the sorrowing women. In October, Ruth heard that all the Elders had been called back to Nauvoo. She decided to go to Conference held by the Church, knowing that if Daniel were alive, he would be there. Within a mile of Nauvoo, she saw someone coming towards her. She exclaimed: 'That looks like my husband.' Daniel was in a terribly bloated condition caused by a dose of poison given him by assassins in a glass of buttermilk. Daniel had just come off a steamboat and thinking that Ruth and Perintha would be at Conference decided to go there first where, indeed, he found his wife and daughter. The reunion was heart warming; Ruth was so happy to know that Daniel was alive. After Conference was over, Daniel, Ruth and Perintha retired to their home. In 1843, Ruth gave birth to twin girls, Mary and Martha, but neither one survived. In 1845, she gave birth to a daughter whom was given the name of Ruth; this baby lived just one month. The Tylers received their temple endowments on Jan. 30, 1846 and the next day they were sealed to each other. Daniel was a member of the Nauvoo Legion, attended the School of the Prophets, and was a member of Zion's Camp. He was ordained a Seventy and appointed to preside over the Quorum of Seventies and later, he was ordained a High Priest. At Nauvoo, they witnessed the special meeting when the 'mantle of the Prophet fell upon President Brigham Young.' While they were at Bear Creek, they had time to raise two crops, but were not permitted to harvest the second crop. Their enemies took over all their possessions. They left and fled to Nauvoo for safety. Along with the Saints, the Tylers made preparations to go to the Rocky Mountains in the west. They traveled with two families in one wagon. When they reached Mt. Pisgah, the call came from Pres. Young to recruit 500 men to fight in the war against Mexico. Daniel enlisted as Sergeant in company 'C' under the command of Capt. James Brown. With tears in her eyes, Ruth bid Daniel and her brother, David Pulsipher, 'goodbye' knowing that the 500 brave men were as a 'ram caught in a thicket to save Israel.' Ruth went on as far as Council Bluffs, Iowa and made herself as comfortable as possible in that new country. On Jan. 28, 1847, a little girl was born to Ruth and Daniel. In the spring, she took her two little girls and went into the home of a Dr. and Mrs. Lane and lived with them as a member of their family. After Daniel's enlistment was over in July 16, 1847, he joined the Levi W. Hancock Company and came therought he northern route directly into Salt Lake, arriving in the Valley on Oct. 16, 1847. From there he and a company of ex-battalion men continued on their journey until they arrived in Iowa on Dec. 18, 1847. He found Ruth and his daughtrers; the four of them spent a humble Christmas together. On June 23, 1848, Daniel, Ruth and children journeyed to the Great Salt Lake Valley in the Apostle Amasa Lyman's Company. After four months traveling on the Plains, the company arrived in the Valley on Oct. 19, 1848. Soon after their arrival, Ruth gave birth to a daughter, but the child died before the end of the year. The Tylers settled in Salt Lake and became members of the Tenth Ward. This ward was organized Feb. 22, 1849, with David Pettigrew set apart as bishop, and Daniel Tyler and Sanford Porter as his counselors. In 1853, Daniel was called to go on a mission to Europe. Ruth and children were left alone for a period of two and a half years. By this time, Ruth had given birth to four more children; however, two children had died soon after birth. Daniel filled a worthy mission, and on Nov. 27, 1856, returned home to his family. The Tylers then moved to Draper, Utah where Ruth gave birth to two more children. In 1861, Daniel and his family were called to the Dixie Mission. They encountered many trials and hardships as pioneers in a new country. Daniel was the first teacher of the upper town of Pine Valley, Washington County, Utah. They remained in Pine Valley for three years. By 1865, the Tylers had moved to Beaver, Utah. Ruth was chosen to be presidentof the ward Relief Society. Later, she became president of the Beaver Stake Relef Society. During her years of presidency, two rock buildings were erected: one hall and store, and the other a granary. She had been busily engaged in the work of the lord from the time she was baptized until her death on April 14, 1897. At the time of her death, she was 77 years old and had been ill only three days. Ruth was a devoted mother and faithful companion, a friend to the needy, always comforting the sick and administering to their wants. Ruth and Daniel had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sep. 11, 1896. Daniel Tyler was born Nov. 23, 1816 in Sempronius, Cayuga County, New York to Andrew Tyler and Elizabeth Comins. Daniel wrote the book, 'The Concise History of the Mormomon Battalion in the Mexican War 1846-48.' The U.S, Mormon Battalion and other historians use this book extensively in their research of the history of the Mormon Battlalion. Daniel died November 7, 1906 and is buried by the side of Ruth in the Beaver City Cemetery, Beaver County, Utah. On May 21, 1988, family members, the Mormon Battalion and Auxiliary memorialized their graves by placing two beautiful bronze plaques near their headstones. Children:
Unknown Tyler born 1837 in Kirtland, Geauga, Ohio -- died 1837.
Perintha Olive Tyler born June 4, 1839 in Griggsville, Pike, Illinois.
Mary Tyler born Sep. 1843 in Bear Creek, Hancock, Illinois -- twin -- died Nov. 1843.
Martha Tyler born Sep. 1843 in Bear Creek, Hancock, Illinois -- twin -- died Oct 1843.
Ruth Tyler born Oct. 1845 in Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois -- died 1845.
Emily Perscinda born Jan. 28, 1847 in Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, Iowa.
Celestia born Oct. 25, 1848 in Little Cottonwood, Salt Lake, Utah -- died 1848.
Daniel Moroni born Jan. 27, 1850 in Salt Lake City, Salt lake, Utah.
Henry Fritz Tyler born Sep. 12, 1851 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah -- died in 1852.
Nathaniel Tyler born Aug. 17, 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah -- died in 1869.
John Comins Tyler born Nov. 30, 1857 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah.
Alice May Tyler born May 8, 1859 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah.
Information obtained from:
1. Histories written by Robert Cole and by Danna Blits found at the U. S. Mormon Battalion Headquarters - Midvale, Utah -- compiler's notes.
2. Heart Throbs of the West -- Dau. of Utah Pioneers Publication, vol. 9, p. 516, DUP Headquartes -- Salt Lake City, Utah -- the Tylers Crossing the plains.
3. A Concise History of the Mormon Battalion in the Mexican War - 1846-48 by Sgt. Daniel Tyler, The Rio Grande Press, Inc., Glorieta, New Mexico, 87535 -- Roster of Company C -- pp. 121 and 122 -- The return journey to Salt Lake and from there to Iowa -- pp. 305-342.
4. Family Group Sheet -- LDS Church Family History Library, SLC, Utah."
DEATH: Date and place per Robin Adair.
BURIAL: Picture on file of George W. Adair and Emily Tyler's headstone taken at the Hammond Cemetery. It is a simple tabular undressed sandstone slab that was quarried not far from the cemetery and their names are barely visible scratched on as "Geo. Adair and Emily Tyler". No other words. The simple headstone is a reminder that pioneer life was not glamorous and that most families at the time at great difficulties. A later stone was added which reads: LDS, Adair, George Washington, 6-27-1837, 9-9-1909, Emily Precinda Tyler, 1-28-1847, 3-11-1917, Sealed 6-18-1867."
!ORDINANCES:
BAPTISM: Ordinance Index 1.02
ENDOWMENT: Ordinance Index 1.02
SEALING TO PARENTS: Ordinance Index 1.02
SEALING TO SPOUSE: Ordinance Index 1.02, FHL Film 183396 (1867-1870), extracted LDS Temple Marriage Record.
SOURCES_MISC: Per Robin Adair 20 Jan 2002 email: robadair@thegrid.net. He is descendent through Daniel Tyler Adair.
Change Date: 5 APR 2003 at 10:52:53
Marriage 1 George Washington ADAIR b: 27 JUN 1837 in , Pickens, Alabama
Married: 28 JAN 1864 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children
Olive Parintha ADAIR b: 27 NOV 1864 in Washington, Washington, Utah
Emily Jane ADAIR b: 28 DEC 1865 in Washington, Washington, Utah
Daniel Tyler ADAIR b: 3 DEC 1867 in Washington, Washington, Utah
Samuel P. ADAIR b: 3 MAR 1870 in Washington, Washington, Utah
William Albert ADAIR b: 7 FEB 1873 in Beaver, Beaver, Utah
John Washington ADAIR b: 10 FEB 1874 in Kanab, Kane, Utah
George Newton ADAIR b: 23 MAR 1876 in Kanab, Kane, Utah
Ruth Alice ADAIR b: 16 SEP 1878 in Kanab, Kane, Utah
Joseph Welton ADAIR b: 17 JUN 1881 in Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona
Rufus Nathaniel ADAIR b: 25 SEP 1884 in Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona
Edna Irene ADAIR b: 20 JAN 1887 in Nutrioso, Apache, Arizona
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