Samuel Jewkes, Sr.

Samuel Jewkes was born March 23, 1823, at Tipton, Staffordshire, England, son of William and Jane Woodward Jewkes. He grew up near the big, industrial city of Birmingham, where he was trained in engineering and the manufacture of steel. He had a good school education for those times. He could read and write well, and was adept at figures. He was also a fine singer and could read music readily.

When he was nineteen years old, he married Sarah Knight.(Samuel, Sarah and daughter, Mariah (listed as Hannah or Nanah Maria in some family records), arrived in America 13 September 1844 from Liverpool to New York on the "St. George". His last name was spelled Jukes on the ship's list.)

Here Samuel found work in the iron mines. Other children were born to them, but none of them survived childhood. In 1850 while they were living in St. Louis, Missouri, preparing for their turn to move to the west, Sarah died giving birth to twins. Both twins died leaving Samuel alone. What a heart breaking experience this had to have been for him.

While still in St. Louis he met and married Sophia Lewis. Soon afterwards he and Sophia with her 10 year old son, John, who Samuel later adopted, left to join the saints in Salt Lake City. [Note: Left 4 Jul 1852.] While they were living in St. Louis, Sophia introduced him to her friend, Mary Gardner, who with her mother was also on her way to "The Valley." Little did he realize that she too would someday become his wife.

This happened several years later when they met again in Salt Lake City. Mary and her mother had a very difficult journey and were in dire need of help. When Sophia saw the plight of her good friend she asked Samuel to take Mary as a plural wife, which he did willingly, assuming also the care of her mother. They were married by Brigham Young, May 4, 1855, and the three of them, with their families lived in love and harmony the rest of their lives. It was often noted that no one could tell which children belonged to which wife.

Due to Samuel's experience and training in the iron industry, he was called by President Young along with others to go to Iron County to develop iron mining. While there, the first child of each wife was born. Sophia's son was named Samuel Richard. Mary's became Alma Gardner, to carry on the name of her father. [See her bio]

The iron industry did not prove profitable there, so within a couple of years Samuel moved his family to Moroni in Sanpete County and later to Fountain Green where the rest of his children were born and raised. Here he purchased two farms and other property. With his sons and other men, he built a saw mill and a grist mill northeast of town where a fine stream of water ran, for which the town was named. They hauled logs from the nearby canyons, one of which still bears the name of Jewkes Canyon. They built up a good business, working together, making their own equipment and maintaining it according to the latest methods of their time, thanks to Samuel's early training.

It was also at Fountain Green that Samuel's musical talent became recognized. He organized and directed one of the first choirs in the state of Utah in 1862. It became well known throughout the whole territory, providing music for many occasions, setting a fine example for others to emulate. Without organ or piano for accompaniment in the beginning, he used a tuning fork and an alto horn. He had a fine singing voice and could sing any part that needed help. From that meager nucleus, it is noted and was publicized in the Church News in 1962 that this ward choir was still giving service after one hundred years.

They also organized a band which was conducted by young Samuel Richard for many years. Like his father, he took great pride in his musical performances and would often write the score and arrange the parts for all of the instruments when printed music was unobtainable. Their musical leadership added much spirit to those hard working settlers, providing entertainment and relaxation to their busy lives. That talent was inherited by many of his descendants who continued to add happiness and joyful entertainment wherever they lived. One in particular who became well known and greatly admired was Delos Jewkes who found success in the movie picture business, and continued to sing prominently throughout his long life. [He was the voice of God in the "Ten Commandments" along with many other movies.]

In the year 1879, the family answered the call of Church authorities to help colonize an area called Castle Valley, over the mountains east of Sanpete. They reluctantly but willingly disposed of most of their property and belongings and began the exodus; their pioneer spirit still very much alive. Samuel had seen the valley once before when he had gone with a group to search for cattle that had been driven off by unfriendly Indians.

By now Samuel's families consisted of Sophia's two sons, Samuel R. and William, and a daughter Sophia Jane. Mary and he had four sons, Alma G., Benjamin, Joseph H., Jesse D.; and Mary Eliza [she went by Polly]. Another girl, Anne Marie, died at the early age of 8½. With four other families, they forged their way over the mountain with no semblance of roads to follow. In all, they made three trips, each over a different route, as they tried to find the shortest and easiest. In August of 1879, they took their families and settled on the creek, later named Cottonwood Creek, which was located northwest of where the town of Orangeville is located. Here they diligently re-established their farming and milling business, grinding grain and sawing lumber for all the settlers in the valley. They did their best, sincerely trying to build up their new community, and provide good homes and opportunities for their posterity. The first winter there was a hard one; so cold they lost nearly all of their cattle and oxen. Many were left standing, their bodies frozen stiff.

But with hard work and perseverance they were able to recover most of their losses and to live well and happily, continuing to share their efforts and interests. Samuel, though not particularly interested in politics, was appointed by the governor of the territory as the first probate judge of Emery County and assisted in many other civic tasks.

He was known as a kindly, hard working man, with many abilities and ambitions. He taught his children to work hard and be resourceful which aided them in their later pursuits. He lived to the age of 77, passing away on August 21, 1900, survived by his two wives and eight children. He is buried in the Orangeville Cemetery among a multitude of family members and revered by his ever-growing posterity

Age at departure: 29

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Birth: Mar. 23, 1823 Tipton Staffordshire, England

Death: Aug. 21, 1900 Orangeville Emery County Utah, USA

Samuel Jewkes was born March 23, 1823, at Tipton, Staffordshire, England, son of William and Jane Woodward Jewkes. He grew up near the big, industrial city of Birmingham, where he was trained in engineering and the manufacture of steel. He had a good school education for those times. He could read and write well, and was adept at figures. He was also a fine singer and could read music readily.

When he was nineteen years old, he married Sarah Knight.(Samuel, Sarah and daughter, Mariah (listed as Hannah or Nanah Maria in some family records), arrived in America 13 September 1844 from Liverpool to New York on the "St. George". His last name was spelled Jukes on the ship's list.)

Here Samuel found work in the iron mines. Other children were born to them, but none of them survived childhood. In 1850 while they were living in St. Louis, Missouri, preparing for their turn to move to the west, Sarah died giving birth to twins. Both twins died leaving Samuel alone. What a heart breaking experience this had to have been for him.

While still in St. Louis he met and married Sophia Lewis. Soon afterwards he and Sophia with her 10 year old son, John, who Samuel later adopted, left to join the saints in Salt Lake City. [Note: Left 4 Jul 1852.] While they were living in St. Louis, Sophia introduced him to her friend, Mary Gardner, who with her mother was also on her way to "The Valley." Little did he realize that she too would someday become his wife.

This happened several years later when they met again in Salt Lake City. Mary and her mother had a very difficult journey and were in dire need of help. When Sophia saw the plight of her good friend she asked Samuel to take Mary as a plural wife, which he did willingly, assuming also the care of her mother. They were married by Brigham Young, May 4, 1855, and the three of them, with their families lived in love and harmony the rest of their lives. It was often noted that no one could tell which children belonged to which wife.

Due to Samuel's experience and training in the iron industry, he was called by President Young along with others to go to Iron County to develop iron mining. While there, the first child of each wife was born. Sophia's son was named Samuel Richard. Mary's became Alma Gardner, to carry on the name of her father. [See her bio]

The iron industry did not prove profitable there, so within a couple of years Samuel moved his family to Moroni in Sanpete County and later to Fountain Green where the rest of his children were born and raised. Here he purchased two farms and other property. With his sons and other men, he built a saw mill and a grist mill northeast of town where a fine stream of water ran, for which the town was named. They hauled logs from the nearby canyons, one of which still bears the name of Jewkes Canyon. They built up a good business, working together, making their own equipment and maintaining it according to the latest methods of their time, thanks to Samuel's early training.

It was also at Fountain Green that Samuel's musical talent became recognized. He organized and directed one of the first choirs in the state of Utah in 1862. It became well known throughout the whole territory, providing music for many occasions, setting a fine example for others to emulate. Without organ or piano for accompaniment in the beginning, he used a tuning fork and an alto horn. He had a fine singing voice and could sing any part that needed help. From that meager nucleus, it is noted and was publicized in the Church News in 1962 that this ward choir was still giving service after one hundred years.

They also organized a band which was conducted by young Samuel Richard for many years. Like his father, he took great pride in his musical performances and would often write the score and arrange the parts for all of the instruments when printed music was unobtainable. Their musical leadership added much spirit to those hard working settlers, providing entertainment and relaxation to their busy lives. That talent was inherited by many of his descendants who continued to add happiness and joyful entertainment wherever they lived. One in particular who became well known and greatly admired was Delos Jewkes who found success in the movie picture business, and continued to sing prominently throughout his long life. [He was the voice of God in the "Ten Commandments" along with many other movies.]

In the year 1879, the family answered the call of Church authorities to help colonize an area called Castle Valley, over the mountains east of Sanpete. They reluctantly but willingly disposed of most of their property and belongings and began the exodus; their pioneer spirit still very much alive. Samuel had seen the valley once before when he had gone with a group to search for cattle that had been driven off by unfriendly Indians.

By now Samuel's families consisted of Sophia's two sons, Samuel R. and William, and a daughter Sophia Jane. Mary and he had four sons, Alma G., Benjamin, Joseph H., Jesse D.; and Mary Eliza [she went by Polly]. Another girl, Anne Marie, died at the early age of 8½. With four other families, they forged their way over the mountain with no semblance of roads to follow. In all, they made three trips, each over a different route, as they tried to find the shortest and easiest. In August of 1879, they took their families and settled on the creek, later named Cottonwood Creek, which was located northwest of where the town of Orangeville is located. Here they diligently re-established their farming and milling business, grinding grain and sawing lumber for all the settlers in the valley. They did their best, sincerely trying to build up their new community, and provide good homes and opportunities for their posterity. The first winter there was a hard one; so cold they lost nearly all of their cattle and oxen. Many were left standing, their bodies frozen stiff.

But with hard work and perseverance they were able to recover most of their losses and to live well and happily, continuing to share their efforts and interests. Samuel, though not particularly interested in politics, was appointed by the governor of the territory as the first probate judge of Emery County and assisted in many other civic tasks.

He was known as a kindly, hard working man, with many abilities and ambitions. He taught his children to work hard and be resourceful which aided them in their later pursuits. He lived to the age of 77, passing away on August 21, 1900, survived by his two wives and eight children. He is buried in the Orangeville Cemetery among a multitude of family members and revered by his ever-growing posterity.

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Spouses:

• Sophia Lewis Jewkes (1822 - 1909)*
• Sarah Knight Jewkes (1816 - 1850)*
• Mary Gardner Jewkes (1830 - 1927)*

Children:

• John Lewis Jewkes (1840 - 1903)*
• Samuel Richard Jewkes (1853 - 1886)*
• William Henry Jewkes (1858 - 1923)*
• Alma Gardner Jewkes (1858 - 1954)*
• Benjamin Franklin Jewkes (1861 - 1938)*
• Sophia Jane Jewkes Miles (1861 - 1942)*
• Mary Eliza Jewkes Guymon (1864 - 1940)*
• Anne Maria Jewkes (1866 - 1875)*
• Joseph Hyrum Jewkes (1869 - 1955)*
• Jesse David Jewkes (1871 - 1953)*
• Calculated relationship

Inscription: Main tombstone: An amiable father here lies at rest. An ever God with the image blest.

Burial: Orangeville City Cemetery Orangeville Emery County Utah, USA Plot: 14-13-2

Maintained by: Sunflower Lady Originally Created by: Nancy K (Wilcock) Atwood Record added: Apr 22, 2007 Find A Grave Memorial# 19048808

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Jewkes, Samuel (1823–1900), Musician, Company E, Cedar City. John D. Lee identified Samuel Jewkes with other militiamen from Cedar City at the Meadows. However, other information casts some doubt as to whether or not he was present at the massacre. He was one of the nine indicted in September 1874 for their roles in the massacre. Despite being indicted, he was never tried. The indictment may have resulted from unproven rumors that a child in Jewkes possession was killed for knowing too much about the massacre.

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