Theo Mary Ostler

Other Events and Attributes:

• FamilySearch ID: KWCN-1KT
• Census: 1930, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Initiatory (LDS): 27 Jun 1968, SLAKE

Other Events and Attributes:

• FamilySearch ID: KWCN-17R
• Census: 1900, Herriman, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Census: 1910, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Initiatory (LDS): 11 Oct 1911, SLAKE

George married Adora Hill Hunt on 16 Jul 1902 in West Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Adora (daughter of George Hunt and Priscilla Hill) was born on 18 Jan 1882 in East Coker, Somersetshire, England; was christened on 12 Mar 1882; died on 22 Jun 1964 in South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried on 25 Jun 1964 in South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FamilySearch ID: KWCN-175
• Census: 1910, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Initiatory (LDS): 11 Oct 1911, SLAKE
• Census: 1930, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

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• FamilySearch ID: KWJ7-WYB
• Initiatory (LDS): 14 Oct 1891, MANTI
• Census: 1900, Herriman, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Census: 1910, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Census: 1930, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

Notes:

He was rebaptized 13 Oct. 1891.

Pioneer
Jesse Murphy Company (1860) Age at departure: 26
279 individuals and 38 wagons were in the company when it began its jour n ey from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha)

George Symonds Ostler, son of Thomas Hodder Ostler and Joan Cousins Stev e ns, was born in Bridport, Dorsetshire, England on May 7, 1838. He was r ea red in humble circumstances, never having the advantage of an educatio n . In fact, he never attended an institution of learning. Yet, he coul d re ad and write and keep up with current events. At the early of eigh t year s old, he began earning his own livelihood and for one month worke d fo r a shilling or twenty-four cents a week.

His parents were weavers -- his mother being a twine spinner. So he lear n ed the trade and worked at the Pymore Factory for six months; then, h e we nt to the North Mills Factory, where he took care of the machinery . He wa s very dependable as he worked there for ten years and never miss ed an ho ur of work. During that 10 years, there were many days when he w ould neve r see daylight because he would leave home very early in the mo rning an d until his job was finished.

His wages were fifteen shillings or three dollars and seventy-five cen t s a week. He was so happy when he could earn enough to buy eight pound s o f bread at one time to help feed the family.

He showed a great desire to learn. So, he borrowed an old dictionary fr o m his Uncle John. In doing so, he became a well-versed man and was a ma st er with vocabulary. He also loved to read and study the scriptures. H e wa s considered a great Bible student.

He became interested in the Church when he was eight years old. He was b a ptized at the age of fourteen. Very often, they would walk thirty-fiv e mi les on Sundays to attend their meetings. They had a lot of oppositio n an d persecution after joining the church. On one occasion, while holdi n g a street meeting, he was struck by a rock which was thrown by some ro wd y boys.

He married Mary Ann Langford the 19th of June, 1864, in the Allington Ch a pel or Parish. His sister Mary Symonds Ostler and her boyfriend, Willi a m George Sheppick, who later became her husband, witnessed this marriag e . They were the parents of six children, all born in England. Julia Ama nd a, Ellen (known as Nellie), George Thomas Langford, Lorinda, Alice Sew ard , who died at six months old and was buried in England, and Alice Eli zabe th.

George came to America first and earned his transportation by workin g o n a ship. He worked in a factory in New York for some time and then r etur ned to England. His mother had a home which they sold in order to ge t th e money to bring the family to America. In 1886, 10 years after hi s fathe r’s death, the family left their home and traveled to Liverpool w here the y boarded the “British King”, leaving Liverpool October 16th, an d arrivin g in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 27, 1886. They came fr om there t o the Salt lake Valley, on November 1, 1886.

They made their first home in Riverton, Utah, where they lived for one y e ar. He then bought a piece of ground in South Jordan, Utah, which was c ov ered with sage brush. He cleared it and built his family a home, borro win g the money at a 15% interest rate. He did all the work on his house , lay ing the brick, doing carpenter work, plastering and shingling and p aintin g. He supported his family by farming. He lived in this home the r eminde r of his life.

He was always active in the Church, always attending his meetings. Rega r d less of the weather, he would always hitch up the horse and buggy an d a ttend his Sacrament meetings and Stake Conferences, which for many ye ar s were held in Sandy, Utah.

His wife died February 11, 1924, at the age of 85. He lived alone in h i s own home for another six years. He passed away on October 22, 1930 , a t the age of 93, after being ill for one week.

George married Mary Ann Seward Langford on 19 Jun 1864 in Allington Parish, Dorsetshire, England. Mary (daughter of Absolom Langford and Mary Ann Seward) was born on 29 May 1839 in Winsham, Somersetshire, England; was christened on 26 Jun 1832 in Winsham, Somersetshire, England; died on 11 Feb 1924 in South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried on 15 Feb 1924 in South Jordan Cemetery, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FamilySearch ID: KWJN-MZB
• Initiatory (LDS): 14 Oct 1891, MANTI
• Census: 1900, Herriman, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Census: 1910, South Jordan, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
• Census: 1920, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States

Notes:

She was born on 29 May 1839, at Winsham, Somerset, England to Absalom La n gford and Mary Ann Seward. She married George Symonds Ostler on 10 Ju n e 1864 in Allington, England.

She was a slender woman, and was soft-hearted and kind. She was also ra t her quiet and reserved. She was very much a home-body and a good homem ak er. One of her specialties was caraway cake. All the grandchildren l ove d it; another specialty was cottage cheese.

She made quilts, and also made an extra one each year to give to the Rel i ef Society to sell at their Bazaars. This was quite a task as she ha d n o sewing machine and the quilt was made completely by hand.
They ate about the same thing for breakfast each morning – side pork a n d usually left over potatoes from the supper the night before. They ra is ed their own pigs, sheep, cows, chickens, horses, and garden. They ra ise d beautiful squash and potatoes. They were very poor and lived mostl y o n what they could raise. They had chickens and would save all the eg gs t hey could so they could sell them. Nothing was ever wasted at thei r home .

They farmed for a living. They had wheat, hay and corn. They had a hor s e and buggy. Her husband, George, always attended church. She went so me times, bat as was sometimes the case in those days, the husband went a n d the wife stayed home. She was a lovely lady and a great pioneer. S h e must have sacrificed much to leave her native land, England, and com e t o a new land to make a home. She was also a great tease. She like d to t ease her husband and grandchildren.
Life was hard at best, and they worked hard to care for themselves. S h e had no schooling. The men or boys were given first opportunity fo r a n education and even that was very limited. She could not read or wr ite . Marvel, the granddaughter who was raised by them, would read book s t o her. Just before she died, she learned to write her name. She wa s hea lthy most of her life up until about the last two years when she ha d a st roke.

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• FamilySearch ID: KWNF-6H6
• Initiatory (LDS): 27 Jul 1893, SLAKE

George married Priscilla Hill on 2 Sep 1865 in Crewkerne, Somersetshire, England. Priscilla was born on 26 Sep 1845 in Milton Clevedon, Somersetshire, England; was christened on 26 Oct 1845 in Milton Clevedon, Somersetshire, England; died on 2 Feb 1905 in Midvale, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried on 7 Feb 1905 in Midvale, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: KWNF-6HD
• Initiatory (LDS): 27 Jul 1893, SLAKE

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• FamilySearch ID: KWJ7-W25
• Census: 1851, Allington, Dorsetshire, England
• Initiatory (LDS): 5 Oct 1891

Notes:

Thomas was born at Bridport, Dorset, England, 3 May 1818. He was th e f o u rth Child of seven boys.

There is little know about Thomas. He was raised in a humble home w i t h l ittle education. As a Child he probably would have attended scho o l i n Br idport. All children were required to attend school at an ear l y age. H e spent most of his life in Bridport.

His father was a sail cloth weaver, and Thomas followed him onto tha t t r a de. Being a good weaver was an art. The family would have made th e i r li ving by traveling from village to village taking in work.

Thomas married Joan Cousins Stevens, the daughter of James and Eliza b e t h Symonds Stevens. She was the fifth Child in a family of six.

The first LDS missionaries went to Bridport in 1847. The people i n t h e a rea were not friendly towards the LDS missionaries and they wer e fo rc ed t o leave for a while. Upon the missionaries renewed efforts i n th i s area, Thomas was baptized 30 August 1848. His wife was not bapti zed u n til 4 A ugust 1886, just prior to coming to America.

Thomas died 17 July 1876, at the age of 58.

His wife, Joan, was 57 years of age at the time of his death. S h e w a s a small woman, a good wife and homemaker. She was a beautiful s ea mst re ss and made many quilts by hand. She was a woman of tremendou s fai t h an d courage. Ten years after the death of her husband, she sol d he r h ome a nd brought her family to America to start a new life.

They sailed from Liverpool, England 13 October 1886, on the Britis h K i n g Ship. It was the first steel vessel to carry Mormon emigrants . Th e r e was 307 Saints under the leadership of Joshua Greenwood. The s hipma s te r was Captain J. Kelley. After a 14-day passage, the emigrant s land e d a t Philadelphia on October 27, 1886. They then came to Salt L ake Cit y, Ut ah by train.

Joan made her home in Riverton, Utah, where she lived the remainde r o f h e r life. In her later years, she lived with her daughter, Anni e Silc o x. She died at the age of 82, 23 March 1901 in Riverton, Utah.

Thomas married Joan Cousins Stevens on 26 Nov 1837 in Bridport, Dorsetshire, England. Joan (daughter of James Stevens and Elizabeth Symonds) was born on 30 Jan 1819 in Bridport, Dorsetshire, England; was christened on 21 Feb 1819 in Bridport, Dorsetshire, England; died on 23 Mar 1901 in Riverton, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried in South Jordan Cemetery, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FamilySearch ID: KWJ7-W2P
• Initiatory (LDS): 14 Oct 1891, MANTI

Notes:

Joan attended the Bridport, Dorsetshire, England conference. She was c u t off on May 18, 1857.

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• FamilySearch ID: L4TZ-2Q9
• Census: 1841, Winsham, Somersetshire, England
• Initiatory (LDS): 28 Jul 1998, JRIVE

Absolom married Mary Ann Seward on 11 Mar 1828 in Winsham, Somersetshire, England. Mary was christened on 15 Jun 1803 in Chard, Somersetshire, England; died in Jul 1871 in Chard, Somersetshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• FamilySearch ID: LZL7-XJM
• Census: 1841, Winsham, Somersetshire, England
• Census: 1851, Winsham, Somersetshire, England
• Census: 1871, Broadwindsor, Dorsetshire, England
• Initiatory (LDS): 4 Dec 1996, JRIVE