Emeline Roberts

Emeline was born in McComb, Illinois. She was the youngest child in a family of eight children. Four of her brothers and sisters died as children leaving Emeline with two older brothers and one older sister.

The family joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Emeline moved with her parents to Nauvoo, Illinois. in 1848, Emeline and her parents traveled independently to Utah.

After Emeline's marriage in 1850 to Edward Killick Roberts, Emeline moved several times. Her first child was born in Mill Creek. The second child was born in Santaquin, the third and fourth children were born in Salt Lake City. Her fourth child, William, died shortly before he was one year old. Emeline's last five children were born in Payson.

She did not live to see her children inasmuch as she passed away while giving birth to her ninth child. Emeline was buried in Payson City Cemetery.

CHILDREN: Eliza Emeline, 2 Aug 1851 Susannah, 5 Jun 1853 Julia Sophia, 17 Oct 1854 William Edward, 19 Nov 1856 (died at age 1) Elizabeth Elenor, 14 Aug 1858 (died at age 3) Joseph Samuel, 31 Aug 1860 (died at age 6) Mary Amanda, 8 Apr 1863 George Hannibal, 13 Feb 1865 John Henry. 17 Apr 1867 (died at 4 months)