Andrew Jackson Moffitt

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ANDREW JACKSON MOFFITT, was the son of James Moffit and Elizabeth Thompson and was born in Ireland: May 7, 1818. The family came to the United States when he was an infant and located in Iowa, where he grew up and was married. His wife died soon after marriage and he started for California in the 1850's during the gold excitement. When he reached Salt Lake City he joined the Mormon Church, then went on to California, from which he soon returned, and served as coachman for Brigham Young for several years. In 1860 he came to Manti, being sent by President Young as bishop. He held the position for fifteen years, and was president of the Co-op store several years. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war, and being the bishop, kept an open house to all. He lost a great many stock through the Indian raids. He was always prominent in church and public affairs and universally respected.

On February 17, 1857, he married Margaret, daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Easton, born near Glasgow, Scotland, September 20, 1834. They had thirteen children: Charles, Harriet, Syrena, George, Margaret, Nettie, John W., Wallace, Spencer, Russell and Edward, living in 1897; Brigham and Jane were deceased.

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