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Show John Tanner and His 268 born at Shokokon, Illinois, August 1, 1943; born at Nauvoo, February 22, 1846. The Ruth would die at Florence, Nebraska, in 1848, but the in the West. Maria was would live and become 1840; Ruth Adelia and Amasa Mason daughter two sons Family was was prominent bearing the burden of further child spared until she reached Little Cottonwood, Utah. Life for nearly two years at Winter Quarters on the Missouri River was difficult for Maria. In 1847, when Brigham Young led the vanguard company to Utah in search of a new home, he took most of the leading men along, including Amasa. This left Maria and Amasa's other wives in Winter Quarters waiting for his return. Relatively safe from the mobs of Illinois and Missouri, they had more time to think about themselves and their personal problems. Two long by Maria while he was on the west preserved and the author has copies." They biography but a few excerpts follow: letters written to Amasa ward trek have been are too long for this Winter Quarters, June 6, 1847. Respected Companion: I take the liberty of wrighting to you although not requested, to let you know of the health of your family, for I do not feel as though I could let this opportunity pass without improving it.15 Your Ladys'" are in good health, all able to be out to meeting and the other places today. I am know [now] alone with the Children, they are all busy. taking care of little Amasa, Marion is studying his book. Little Adelia says tell Pa I have learnt my letters & can spell some Matilda is . I am very anxious to see you, but your mission must be completed first. I have first rate company, those who are willing to do all for me that I could ask or wish. I enjoy myself very well, much better than I expected. I would feel much better about you if you had a good Woman with you that was interested to take care of your things & do your work. If L M L [Louisa Maria Lyman] was with you it . . . would please me much. Tinney lives near Fathers. Daniel [P. Clark] and Sidney work there, they are making cheese, gardening, carding & spinning, house work, sewing, knitting, Washing, Soap making & in fact any thing that comes to hand. Brother I am make truly thankful for bungling work of the it . privilege . .18 of wrighting to you although I |
