Finity Daybell-3rd Great Grandfather

Finity Daybell

3rd Great-Grandfather

 

Birth: 11 Mar 1814
Place: Willthorpe, Lincolnshire, England
Parents: Samuel Daybell and Rebecca Ham
Death: 25 Oct 1897
Death Place: Charleston, Wasatch, Utah, U.S.A

 

Spouse: Mary Draper
Mariage Date:  10 Mar 1841
Marriage Place:  Falkingham, Lincolnshire, England

 

 

Finity Daybell was born in Lincolnshire on 14th March 1814. He was a son of Samuel DAYBELL and his wife, Rebecca HAM. The family lived in the hamlet of Millthorpe where Samuel was a cottage farmer. Over time Samuel and Rebecca had at least twelve children.

 

Finity married Mary DRAPER in the parish of Folkingham in Lincolnshire. At the time of the census a few months later they were in Millthorpe where they shared a home with Finity's brother, Joseph, his wife, Alice and their two young children.

 

Soon they moved to Pointon near the home of Finity's brother, Richard. Their first child, Robert, was born there on 2nd July 1842. He was baptized in Sempringham five days later. Shortly afterwards Finity joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (the Mormons) and the remaining children were born into that church. A son, George, was baptized on 18th September 1844 and a daughter, Ann, on 17th April 1846.

 

Finnity worked hard to support his family but at one stage injury forced them to spend time in the Workhouse. By 1851 they were back in Pointon living on Brickyard Lane with their son, Robert (8) and three daughters; Ann (4), Susannah (2) and Sarah (1)

 

After the birth of their son George in 1852, Finity set off for Derbyshire to find work in the coal mines. He soon sent for his family and they settled in Whittington. By 1861 they were living on South Street with their children; Robert (18), Susannah (12), Sarah (11), George (8), Elizabeth (5) and William (3).

 

By this time Robert had a job in the iron foundry where he was soon joined by his father. The increased wages allowed them to think of emigrating to Utah in the US and by 1863 they had saved enough to allow their daughter, Susannah, to travel there alone on board the Mormon ship, 'Amazon'.

On 21st May 1864 Finity and his family sailed from Liverpool bound for Utah on board the ship 'General McClellan'. They left behind their eldest daughter, Ann, who had married in 1863 to William WEBSTER. Their eldest son, Robert, also remained in England with the intention of joining them later. On arrival in New York on 23rd June 1864 the family made their way across the plains until they reached Salt Lake where in time they settled in Charleston. They were famers and also committed members of their Church.

 

Robert married on December 26, 1864 to Agnes Ann BANCROFT in Handley on Stavely in Derbyshire. Their daughter, Mary Hannah, was born in Stavely on 9th January 1866. On 30 April that year the family sailed from Liverpool on board the 'John Bright '. They reached New York on the 6th June but Robert was lost on the journey across the plains and never reached Utah. Agnes had another child, Kate Elizabeth, six months later and was cared for by Robert's family until her own parents came out to join her.

 

In 1882 Finity's family was reunitied with their eldest daughter. Ann Daybell WEBSTER, her husband and five children sailed from Liverpool on board the 'Nevada' on 17 May 1882. The journey was funded by Finity and his family who struggled to raise the necessary cash. The WEBSTER family arrived in June - just two weeks after leaving home (a 12 day voyage in contrast to the 63 days of the 'Zetland')!

 

The DAYBELL family never regretted their move to Utah where they played an important part in their community and the Mormon Church. All the children married and settled in the Wasatch area of Utah. Finnerty died in Charleston on 25th October 1897 and his wife, Mary Draper DAYBELL died in Heber on 2nd September 1899.

 

 

From the Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers Volume 1:

Name: Finity Daybell
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1814
Birth Place: Millthorpe, Aslackby, Lincolnshire, England
Parents: Samuel and Rebecca Ham Daybell
Death Date: 25 Oct 1897
Death Place: Charleston, Wasatch, Utah
Arrival: William S. Warren Company 19 Jul 1864
Spouse: Mary Draper
Marriage Date: 09 Feb 1841
Marriage Place: Falkingham, Lincolnshire, England
Spouse's Parents: Richard and Ann Green Draper
Spouse's Birth Date: 06 Jan 1820
Spouse's Birth Place: Haceby, Lincolnshire, England
Spouse's Death Date: 02 Sep 1899
Spouse's Death Place: Heber, Wasatch, Utah
Finity went to work early in his life as did most young children. In 1844 he met the Mormon missionaries. Finity accepted the gospel but it took a little longer for Mary . They were baptized in August 1844 . Mary had a fear of the ocean but it left her after they were baptized. It took them 20 years before they were able to save enough money to emigrate to the Valley due to an accident when Finity splintered a bone in his shoulder. Mary supported the family until Finity was able to resume working. In 1863 Susan left, being only 15 at the time. In Salt Lake she found a family to live with. The next year, the remaining members of the family, who had not married or died, left for America . After their arrival here, it was suggested that they move to Charleston (Heber), Utah , and live in Joseph E. Taylor 's house until they could manage a home. They lived there until Brigham Young told every one to move during the Black Hawk Indian War. They moved to Heber but still had problems with the Indians. All their family finally arrived from England . After the war, the entire family moved back to the Provo area . Finity died of a stroke when he was 82. He was a good man with much hard luck, who lived and cared for his family to the best of his ability. Children: Robert Daybell (Pudler) , b. 2 Jul 1842 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . Md. 26 Dec 1864 , Agnes Ann Bancroft . D. 16 Aug 1866 , Lost North, Platt River, Nebraska . George Daybell , b. 14 Sep 1844 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . D. 2 Mar 1847 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . Child. Ann Daybell , b. 17 Apr 1846 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . Md. 3 Aug 1863 , William Webster . D. 3 Feb 1924 , Charleston, Wasatch, Utah . Susan Daybell , b. 5 Aug 1848 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . Md. 3 May 1866 , John Pollard . D. 12 Nov 1932 . Sarah Daybell , b. 9 Mar 1850 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . Md. 28 Jan 1867 , George Thomas Giles , Heber City, Wasatch, Utah . D. 11 Apr 1942 , Heber City, Wasatch, Utah . George Daybell , b. 2 Aug 1852 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . Md. 16 Nov 1876 , Sarah Ann Carlile . D. 4 Aug 1913 , Charleston, Wasatch, Utah . Elizabeth Daybell , b. 9 Jul 1856 , Pointon, Lincolnshire, England . D. 11 Jan 1855 , Whittington, Derbyshire, England . William Daybell , b. 23 Feb 1858 , Whittington, Lincolnshire, England . Md. 12 Nov 1877 , Annie Price . D. 29 Nov 1945 , Heber, Wasatch, Utah . Mary Daybell , b. 15 Jun 1860 , Whittington, Lincolnshire, England . D. 17 Jun 1860 , Whittington, Lincolnshire, England . Reah Diamond

 

Story that I found about Finity:

Finity Daybell was a member of the Church in England during the 1860’s, when Elder Joseph F. Smith was serving a mission there.  The missionaries faced a lot of persecution and even death threats, yet they continued preaching the gospel.

One day Elder Smith and his companion were speaking to a crowd in the town square.  Soon one of the men in the crowd brought out a basket of rotten eggs.  He and his friends began throwing the eggs at the missionaries.  Elder Smith was wearing a stovepipe hat, and an egg splattered against it.

 At this moment, Finity came into the square.  He had come to town to fix his plow, but when he saw what was happening to Elder Smith, he took action.  He knew the missionaries had been told not to fight back, but he knew that he certainly could!

Finity ran toward the men throwing the eggs.  He grabbed the egg basket from them and swung it forcefully.  He didn’t hit anyone with his first swing, but the men knew he meant business and quickly scattered as Finity reared back and swung again.

 Soon only Finity and the two missionaries stood in the square.  Elder Smith stepped forward and thanked Finity for his courage.

Obituary for Finity Daybell

 

Another Pioneer Gone To Rest. Finity Daybell, One of the First Settlers of Charleston Passed Quietly Away Last Monday.
"Bro. Daybell is dead." This was the report circulated among our peaceful homes Monday morning. Upon inquiry it was found to be true. Our beloved pioneer had passed peacefully and quietly to his rest at about 4:30 that morning. He was taken ill on Thursday and remained in much pain until Friday evening, when he bacame easy and fell into a restful sleep. After this he felt no pain, only a feeling of intense heat of which he complained. When upon his request his wife retired, he seemed to be sleeping naturally and no alarm was felt by himself or wife. He felt hopeful and talked cheerfully to his wife during the evening. About 4 o'clock she was awakened by him making a move. She then asked him how he was and he said he did not know. She became alarmed and went to her son William who lives but a few rods away. He immediately came upon the scene and in a few minutes after his arrival the old gentleman passed beyond human aid.
The granddaughter of Mrs. Daybell had been staying with her grandparents for some time, but according to his request the two old people were alone that night.
About fourteen years ago the old gentleman had a paralytic stroke and later had another. His death was caused by a third attack of paralysis. His wife, who is 77 years old, will remain at the old home for a time at least, according to her husband's wish.
Short Sketch Of His Life.
Finity Daybell was born in Milthorp, Lincolnshire, England, March 14, 1815. His life passed quietly until he was 27 years of age, when he married Miss Mary Draper of Falkingham, a town about three miles distant from Milthorp.
He followed his trade, that of a farmer, for some years until prices became low and products unstable. He then went to work in a coal mine where he remained 4 years, at the cud of this time he was employed in an iron and steel manufacturing establishment, in whose employ he remained six years. He and his wife joined the church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints August 17, 1844.
In 1861, they decided to emigrate to Utah, accordingly on May 8, 1864, they left their home and turned their faces westward, arriving at Salt Lake City October 3. Here they remained until December when they entered Charleston December 21, 1864, where they have since resided. They passed through all the hardships which the Saints were called upon to bear from that time, never murmuring at their hard lot.
He now continued the avocation of farming thus providing for his family. He is the father of ten children, six of whom are still living. He leaves his aged companion in comfortable circumstances and situated her cozy home, where she wishes to remain for a time at least. He died at the age of 82 years, 7 months and 11 days.
The funeral services were held at the assembly hall on Tuesday, October 26. There was a large attendance present. A long line of carriages followed the remains to their resting place. He leaves a wife, six children, forty-two grandchildren, besides numerous friends to mourn his loss.
Those who are bereft have the sympathy of all of us in their sad bereavement.
Wasatch Wave, October 29, 1897, by Dacy Baker, Charleston, October 26, 1897, transcribed by Rhonda Holton

 

Finity Daybell

 

 

This gravestone stands to honor both Finity (1814-1897) and Mary Draper (1820-1899) Daybell. It is located in the Charleston Cemetery, in Wasatch County, Utah.