Monthly Archives: April 2018

Ira Depo Lyman, b. 30 April 1855, son of Priscilla Turley and Amasa Lyman

Posted on April 30, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

History of Ira Depo Lyman by Chester Lyman My father Ira D. Lyman was born in San Bernardino, California on April 30, 1855. My mother Elizabeth Ann (Rowley) Lyman was born in Fillmore, Millard County, Utah April 4, 1858.  Father Lyman … Continue reading →

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LDS Apostles Fulfill Joseph Smith’s Prophecy of Meeting in Far West, Missouri, 26 April 1939. Theodore Turley was there.

Posted on April 26, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Despite threats of violence to stop them, Brigham Young, Wilford Woodruff, John Taylor and other apostles and church leaders gathered in Far West, Missouri to lay the cornerstone of a temple and depart for their mission to England. “And next … Continue reading →

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Walter Turley b. 25 April 1891, d. 9 September 1891 in Colonia Juarez, Mexico

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

From the History of Clara Ann Tolton Turley written by her son, Isaac Turley Jr., and assisted by his daughter, Viola Turley Haws. Clara Ann endured those times of uncertainty with faith and courage. She was a wonderful mother, and … Continue reading →

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Frances Turley Romney b. 21 April 1873, d. 19 June 1953. “Her kindness overflowed.”

Posted on April 21, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The Theodore Turley Family Book, pp. 366-370  Frances Turley Romney, daughter of Isaac and Clara Ann Tolton Turley, was born April 21, 1873 in Beaver, Utah. When she was five years old, her parents were called by President John Taylor … Continue reading →

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Rudolf Laemmlen sails for America on 18 April 1925

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is the Ship Manifest of Alien Passengers sailing from Hamburg to the United States, on 18 April 1925 on the ship Arabic.  My Grandpa Rudolf is listed on line 22 as a 25 year-old farmer who last lived in … Continue reading →

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Twelve men went to Elder Turley’s house with loaded rifles intending to shoot him. 18 April 1839

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

“When the Saints commenced removing from Far West, they shipped as many families and as much goods as possible to Richmond, to go down the Missouri River and up the Mississippi to Quincy, Ill… The exodus throughout was managed with … Continue reading →

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Ernest Tolton Turley, b. 16 April 1875, Beaver, Utah

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The Theodore Turley Family Book, pp. 395-397 Ernest Turley, son of Isaac Turley and Clara Ann Tolton was born April 16, 1875 in Beaver City, Utah. The following is from his Personal Record: Ernest Turley attended grade school in Colonia … Continue reading →

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John Andrew Turley, b. 12 April 1885, d. 5 May 1951

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The Theodore Turley Family Book, pp. 281-282 John Andrew Turley John Andrew Turley was born April 12, 1885 at Snowflake, Arizona. He was the son of Isaac and Sarah Greenwood Turley. At the age of two years, the boy moved … Continue reading →

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John Andrew and Electa Turley

Posted on April 12, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

From Unflinching Courage by Adele Bushman Westover and J. Morris Richards, pp. 601-602. John Andrew Turley was born April 12, 1885, at Snowflake, Arizona. He was the son of Isaac Turley and Sarah Greenwood Turley. At the age of two years, the … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Theodore Turley, Blacksmith, Brass Founder and Pump Maker, b. 10 April 1801

Posted on April 10, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Theodore Turley was born on this day in 1801 in Birmingham, England.  In 1825, Theodore and his family emigrated to Upper Canada, where he worked with metals in a blacksmith shop. Here is one of the advertisements Theodore Turley placed … Continue reading →

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