| Show only seven survived but his eldest daughter married Heber Kimball Spencer Kimballgrandfather Isaac helped build the Nauvoo Temple as he had helped build the Kirtland Temple He left Nauvoo with Brigham Young in 1847 He was at the head of several hundred people on this exodus too Lucy his beloved wife became i1l at Winter Quarters and because Isaac knew she needed rest he offered to stay and build and plant for those left behind His one great desire had been to reach the valley with Brigham but for the love of his wife and those suffering and staying behind he stayed to do much for their comfort Lucy died here and is buried with others incommon but very uncommon grave because the ground was frozen so hard and the Indians and marauders were so near Isaac had beenCaptain in the war of 1812 and was organized and disciplined Biographies describe him asman of keen insight obedience to authority and courage to face hardship and hard work He always exorted his brethren to diligence faithfulness and good works He made many trips back along the torturous trail helping and blessing and encouraging faltering ones Just as he had done when he was buildinghome for the Prophet Joseph he built shelters here While building the home for Joseph and Emma on land he gave them and with his own timber and other materials he fed them all even those helping build this home The Prophetfamily lived in it for six or seven years in comparative peace and safety He did all this and more for those coming behind the first company Push On Pull On Push Westward was his motto Stake President in Salt Lake Valley which he reached 1848 He wasPatriarch almost all his adult life dowment work on Ensign Peak before the Endowment House Lake City was finished He in He in wasearly did enSalt In the fall of 1849 he was again called to leave all he had built about him At the Prophet Brighanrequest he lead fam11ies to Provo the first settlement This territory to be established now known as Sanpete County Sevier Millard Juab and some other areas be the Stake Isaac President named this over first all in the Book of Mormon had all others man and white-man unassuming this of Fort then included Isaac was called to area settlement Manti gladly south Manti ter the Isaac accepted this call as he and without complaints He was so and gentle in his manner that all who loved him alike called city him Father kind red Morley His task was not an easy one some of his own people tried to rebel and settle elsewhere Isaac replied each time they made |
