George Peter Pectol II

• Son of George Peter Pectol and Elizabeth Lydica.
• Birth: December 17, 1805 in Sullivan County Tennessee, USA
• Picture of George Pectol as the Postmaster of Heberville, Utah Feb 10, 1859 (St George, Utah area)
• Heberville, Washington County, Utah, Heberville was a short-lived experimental community of pioneers sent to the Dixie area to further experiment with the growing of cotton in the Dixie area.
• Death & Burial Record: September 28, 1869 in Washington, Washington County Utah, USA.
• Burial: Washington City Cemetery, Washington, Washington County Utah, USA
• It has been reported George is buried in Old South Section of the Washington City Cemetery in Utah. Unfortunately, the cemetery only has a list of people buried there but no lot numbers. Many grave stones are missing due to old age and a flood that occurred there ca. 1900, our family has since erected a new headstone for George Pectol.
• George Peter Pectol II Find a Grave Memorial
• Picture of George Pectol & Sarah Reasor Home in Manti, Utah.

Married

• Married: (1) Sarah Reasor, 2 Nov 1828, Greenville, Floyd, Indiana. (1810 - 1861)
• Married (2) Sarah Searcy Miller Bleazard, 12 Mar 1861, Manti, Sanpete, Utah. (1815 - 1889)
• 1839, March 9 – Clark County, Indiana, Book 32, pg 375; George Pectol and his wife Sarah of the County of Clark sell for the sum $200, forty acres. 18__ - George Pectol and his wife Sarah sell in Wood township of Clark County, 40 acres, for the sum of $400. (This may have been an inheritance)

Children

• Dorothy Pectol Carrell (1829 - 1917); 1829, October 8 – Dorothy Pectol was born in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana. 1830 - Peter Pectol is listed in the 1830 Federal Census in Floyd County, Indiana, 7 in his household.
• Elizabeth Pectol Case (1831 - 1896); 1831, April 9 - Elizabeth Pectol was born in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana.
• Eliza Ann Pectol Hutchings (1832 - 1911); 1832, November 18 – Eliza Ann Pectol was born in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana.
• Eunice Pectol Brown (1834 - 1913); 1834, September 22 – Eunice Pectol was born in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana.
• Mary Jane Pectol Funk (1836 - 1908); 1836, March 24 – Mary Jane Pectol was born in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana. 1836-1837, – Sarah’s Father, Frederick Reasor, dies at age about 52, in Floyd County, Indiana. Will Read in Floyd County, Indiana on January 16, 1837.
• Jemima Bell Pectol Beal (1839 - 1927); 1839, March 31 – Jemima Bell Pectol was born in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana.
• George Peter Pectol (1841 - 1929); 1839, September 28 - George Pectol and his wife Sarah; James Brown and his wife Eunice; Isaac Pectol (half brother) and his wife Martha Ann; All sell for the sum of $300 all their rights... section 14 township 2 range 5 containing aprox. 44 acres, in Clark County, Indiana
• James Pectol (1846 - 1877); 1846, 17 November – James Pectol was born in Madison County, Missouri
• William Pectol (1850 - 1929); 1850, 1 April – William Pectol was born in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, he was just 2 months old when they left for Utah

History

George and Sarah were baptized into the L.D.S. Church: George - 29 March 1846 and Sarah - 30 March 1846. This ordinance was performed in the Missouri River by Elder Serine. They had heard the gospel and had journeyed to Nauvoo to talk to the Prophet Joseph Smith.

George Pectol left Indiana and went into Missouri. He belonged to some orthodox religion, possibly Baptist, as he and his wife Sarah Reasor were married by a Baptist minister. He was chorister in the village where he lived, possibly a very active member.

While is Missouri he operated a small general store. His daily account book and personal biography and journal pertaining to his family, his testimonies as to the truthfulness of the Gospel, sermons to his family and many more accounts, begins with the date 1838 and ends after his settlement in Manti, Utah 1850. A copy of this journal is microfilmed and can be read at the L.D.S. Church Archives, Salt Lake City, Utah. This is a priceless treasure and has given much insight into the lives of members of this family.

Persecution to the Saints became so bad that in 1849 the George Pectol family had to leave Missouri arriving in Salt Lake Valley 6 Sept. 1850, in perhaps Daniel H. Wells company. They were, however, with an organized group of Saints under organization such as Elders, Presidents, etc. There were 100 wagons in the train, which were divided into two divisions with these divisions into companies of tens with a captain over each. He says "its the first time I have ever been where there are so many together".

When they reached Salt Lake Valley they camped on the "Eunion Square" (sic) south west of the Warm Springs. They met with Eliza Ann who had left with Shepherd Pierce Hutchings the year before; after visiting here for a few days they, along with a few of their company, left for Sanpete county 10 Sept. 1850. On the 20th they arrived in Manti "in tolerably good health. With joy and gladness I felt to thank my Heavenly Father for this great blessing."

THE JOURNAL OF GEORGE PECTOL

1840’s - George Pectol's journal6 was recovered within the pages of his old store ledger and account book. It includes records of the varied merchandise he sold along with its pricing — typical of old time Cracker Barrel country store types.

As a storekeeper his ledger tells the story of the people who patronized his establishment. What they bought, when they paid, and their faithfulness to him as a businessman. Paper was hard to come by, and so he wrote his thoughts and actions of the day, in the store ledger that he already had. It had space to the bottom and backsides, and he used all available spaces, even writing between the lines of these transactions.

On several of the pages of his ledger it appears that a child is learning to write: a b c d e f g.... [Continued 2 times]
... is little John— Jane is with john— John has a bag on his— [continued] the boys play with balls — john has a bat in his hand— i can hit the ball... ...and here is my ball— now let us go and play Their Kins-men that frequented his general store in Floyd County, Indiana, were:

• Robert H. [his brother] and Elizabeth Pectol 1839-1841
• Another Elizabeth Pectol possibly wife to Frederick Pectol, his brother 1838
• P. Pectol, “To note P. Pectol, or cash borowed 12.811/4" total “22.03 3/4
• Kitty Scott possibly Margaret Pectol Scott, his sister, May 10 1838, 1 tuskin Bonnet, 2 yds Bonnet ribon.

The following was an interesting item where Robert Henry Pectol, brother of George Pectol, had a settlement that George took care of through his general store. This was in Greenville, Floyd County, Indiana:

“1841, Jan 4, To settlment on a judgement against R. H. Pectol in favour of E. King and asigned to B. Baker who obtained judgment against me as securety, before R. C. Smith

Source- This is the actual “text and spelling,” taken from a scanned copy of the original ledger. The actual pages were then put on a CD that was included with the book for the “Settlement of Sanpete” Honor day Tribute, September 2004. This is an abridgment; some of the text was not used, but is on the CD for those who want to read it. Jerry Lyn Bradley Lloyd, 4th Great Granddaughter 6 George Pectol’s hand written journal has been microfilmed and is in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, Family History Library Catalog; Journal, 1838-1841, of George Pectol of Tennessee and Indiana; FHL US/CAN Film # 450348.

Immigration to Utah

• Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, Aaron Johnson Company (1850); Age at Departure: 44

From George’s journal: “April 27th 1850 I sold my clame of improvments both in the field belonging to council point, & house & lots etc and agreed to brake up the ground ready for planting & to furnish one bushel of potatoes & what corn I have to plant etc all of which I sold for $60.00 cash & received in hand $30.00 in gold & silver of the amount & the remainder acording to contract. I set too with my might & strength to prepare for to emigrate to the vallys of the Mountains with my family.

“I was much blessd in all that I set my hand too every thing seamed to prosper with me & in due time I had a comforitable out fit, & was ready to start with the company the 2nd day of June 1850. I had, when we left the bluffs, a small old waggon, worth about $25, or $30,00 [$25 or $30] & an other larger wagon worth, say some, $60-00 [$60.]. To this waggon I hitched 4 yoke of cows, & to the small one a yoke of steers, this is the amount of waggons & teams I started with, the weight of freight that I had when we left was in the larges waggon some 1900 pounds & in the smaller some 500 pounds, this includes all eatables, clothing, wares, etc.

“From 14 the time we was organized the 2nd day of June until now December 1852 is written in another book. The first part of that book gives the perticulars of our journey from the start throughout & the latter part is an account of events that occured since we settled in the vally of Sanpeate, City of Manti. ___
“I stayed heare at Council Point till the 2nd day of June 1850 when we started for the G.S.L. valley.” The “Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, 1847-1868,” shows George Pectol’s family in the Aaron Johnson Company of 1850: 15

• Departure: before 12 June 1850; Arrival: Salt Lake Valley: 12 September 1850; Company Information: 100 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at Kanesville, Iowa (present day Council Bluffs). Pioneers: Pectol, Eunice (15); Pectol, George (44); Pectol, George Peter (8); Pectol, James (3); Pectol, Jemima Bell (11); Pectol, Mary Jane (14); Pectol, Sarah Reasor (40); Pectol, William (infant). Another index shows this information for George Pectol: 16
• Departure: 2 June 1850; Departure place: Kanesville, Iowa; Trail: Mormon Trail to SLC; Party: 100 Wagons and ox teams. Occupation: Store Owner; Farmer; Mason; 1st City Clerk in Manti, Utah; Cotton Experiment Station St. George, Utah.

George mentions in his diary (28 Jun 1850) that as they were crossing the plains Elijah Averett was miraculously healed of cholera. The same man baptized George's eight year old son, George Peter, in the Platte River (29 Jun 1850). Member of 1st, High Council in Manti. Utah 1st, prize for finest field of grain. The family moved from Indiana to Madison Co. Missouri 1839, Jackson Co. Mo. 1848, Council Bluff, Iowa, 1848 or 49. George Pectol’s journal continues:

“This was an interesting journey, the first that I ever traveled in wheare their was so many together, as I have already said, we had over one hundred waggons in our train, and they was divided into two grand divisions with a captain over each division, & those divisions were divided into companys of tens, & a captain over each ten, being thus organized we commenced our journey. We was near two days crossing the Missouri river at what was called Platsburgh, & we then went up the south side of the Platt river, and the 28th day of June 1850 we passed Fourt Carney.”

June] 27th [1850] my Wife violantly attcted [attacked] with the Colery about three oclock in the moring[.] I prayd for hur [her] and anointed hur in the name of the Lord[.] Coled [Called] on Brs. [George] Pectal [Pectol] and [Isaac] Hill to administer[.] She was relieved immediately[.] “ [June] 29th 7 miles[.]I was attacted with the Colery[.] it was rebuked under the hands of my Father & Br [George] Pictel [Pectol.]”

Source- Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, 1847–1868.

Complete History of the Pectol/Carrell Families

• The Story of The Pectol/Carrell Ancestors Life is Lived Forward, But Understood Backwards Compiled by Don W. Pectol Orem, Utah

Residences

• Residence: Utah
• Residence: Sanpete, Utah Territory - 1850
• Residence: Manti, Sanpete Co, UT, 1850; St. George, Washington Co, Utah, 1858.
• Residence: Manti, Sanpete, Utah Territory - 1860

Sources

• George Pectol, "Indiana, Marriages, 1780-1992"- https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000000350936040?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000085778953838&position=0
• George Pectol, "Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959"- https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086066298825
• George Pectol, "United States Census, 1850"- https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065398193
• Geo Pectol, "United States Census, 1860"- https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065398209
• Georg Pectoll, "United States Census, 1840"- https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086066005087
• SECTION ONE Jesse Leroy Pectol Ancestors, Chapter 3, Jesse’s 3rd Generation Ancestors: Pectol, Reasor, Peterson, Hansen, page 50 - http://www.myfamilyonline.com/histories/The%20Story%20of%20the%20Pe...
• SECTION ONE Jesse Leroy Pectol Ancestors Chapter 3, Jesse’s 3rd Generation Ancestors: Pectol, Reasor, Peterson, Hansen, page 51 - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086958875142&position=0
• George Pectol home in Manti - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065580881&position=4
• Pectol home - Manti map - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065397948&position=3
• Pectol Cabin - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065036151&position=2
• George and Sarah (Reasor) Pectol - History - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065044135&position=1
• George Pectol - Heberville and the Cotton Mission - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065040096&position=0
• History of Sanpete County - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086066143850&position=0
• Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel 1847–1868 - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065727226&position=0
• Sarah Pectol from Utah, Obituaries from Utah Newspapers - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000000350936040?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086065271396&position=0
• U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885 for G - https://www.geni.com/photo/view/6000000007834904132?album_type=photos_of_me&photo_id=6000000086066271025&position=0