Elizabeth Brockbank

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• FamilySearch ID: KWJ4-HP6
• Initiatory (LDS): 4 Apr 1857, EHOUS
• Census: 1900, Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States
• Census: 1920, Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States

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Elizabeth Brockbank (Bushnell), daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Mainwari n g Brockbank, was born Nov 8, 1838, in Liverpool, England. Her father w a s employed by the Bath Water Works Company, which supplied the ships fr o m all over the world with water. The family belonged to the Wesley Meth od ist Church, where Isaac taught a class. Early in 1843, Isaac went to h ea r Parley P. Pratt, a Mormon Missionary, and joined the Mormon Church , muc h to the opposition of his wife. Isaac used to take the children wi th hi m to attend the Mormon Sunday School. When he decided to go to Utah , Eliz abeth tried to get the children to tell him they would not go wit h him, b ut they really wanted to go, as they thought it would be wonderf ul to cro ss the ocean and live in a new country. She told Isaac she woul d go wit h him only if he promised her she could return to England if sh e did no t like Utah, and he promised.

They received funds from the Emigration Fund to pay for the journey, a n d sailed from Liverpool Feb 11, 1852, on the ship "the Ellen Marie", a n d docked at New Orleans where they took a River Boat for Kansas City. C ho lera broke out in the camp, and many died and were buried in crude box es , many were so weak they could hardly move. All of these hardships ups e t Elizabeth's mother and she dreaded crossing the plains. When they we r e assigned wagons in the O.A. Snoot Company, she did all she could to c ar e for her four children; Isaac, Elizabeth, Joshua, and Agnes, but to e ver ything else she seemed indifferent. In the latter part of July they p asse d Ft. Laramie, and soon after that they came to a hill just before t hey w ere to stop for their noon meal. Elizabeth and some of the other wo men ou t of the wagon to walk up the hill in order that the oxen would no t hav e to pull such heavy loads. There were ripe wild berries and the la dies t opped to pick some, but the wagons kept moving. When they stoppe d for noo n all the ladies were there except Elizabeth, Isaac's wife. He r son Isaa c rode back on a horse to hunt for her but found no trace of h er. The fat her and Chris Layton took a light carriage and hunted for her , they wen t back as far as Ft. Laramie but found no trace of her. The me n at Ft. La ramie promised to keep looking if they found her let the folk s know, bu t no trace of her has ever been found. It is supposed that sh e was captur ed by some roving Indians.

This left the daughter Elizabeth, not yet fourteen years old, in car e o f the family. The company arrived in Salt Lake Sept 4, 1852. They sta ye d in Salt Lake a month and were assigned to go to Palmyra, on the shor e s of Utah Lake. Just before leaving Isaac the father, married Sarah Bro wn , Oct. 2, 1852. Sarah had crossed the plains in the same company. The y li ved in a dugout and had to trade some of their clothes for food. The y fla yed wheat in order to earn enough wheat for some flour.

Elizabeth the daughter, went to live with a family named Pollock, Mr. Po l lock was fairly well to do. Mr. Pollock had been called to help settl e Ir on County, and talked Elizabeth into marrying him as a second wife a nd go ing to Iron County with him. Elizabeth though her step imposed on h er an d she was so poor she had nothing for herself, so she decided to ma rry Mr . Pollock. They got as far as Fillmore, and Elizabeth decided sh e di d n t want Mr. Pollock as a husband. Brigham Young came to Fillmor e so El izabeth told him her troubles and Brigham gave her a church divor ce.

On August 14, 1854, Elizabeth married John Bushnell who had been sen t t o Fillmore. They had the first post office and a small store. Elizabe th k ept the books and cooked for the mail carriers. Her brother Isaac wa s on e of the first mail carriers.

Four children were born to Elizabeth and John while living in Fillmore : J ohn B., Edward B., Isaac B., and Daniel B. In 1862 they traded thei r prop erty in Fillmore for farm land in Meadow, where they were one of t he firs t six families in Meadow.

Elizabeth was first counselor to Sarah Stott, who was the first preside n t of the primary, and later she became the second president. She serve d i n the Relief Society Presidency, sang in the choir, and served in th e chu rch in every way possible. She was an excellent nurse and took car e of th e sick for years, besides taking care of a large family since fou r more c hildren were born in Meadow: Howard B., Joshua B., Elizabeth B , and Eliz a Jane.

John and his sons had gone into the sheep business and Elizabeth helpe d t hem in many ways. John died in 1882, and she carried on the busines s fo r forty years with her boys. They were known as the "Bushnell Brothe rs" , and they were united by that great love which she instilled in ever y on e of her children. Although her troubles were many she declared "Th e los s of my dear mother steeled me for the troubles that followed."

Elizabeth died in Meadow September 16, 1926, at the home of her daught e r Elizabeth Bennett, loved by everyone who ever knew her.

Builders of Early Millard, Pages 104-105

Pioneer
Abraham O. Smoot Company (1852) Age at departure: 13
About 250 individuals and 33 wagons were in the company when it began i t s journey from Kansas City, Missouri.

Elizabeth married Samuel Pollock on 18 Oct 1853 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States, and was divorced. Samuel (son of Thomas Pollock and Rebecca Simpson) was born on 3 Jan 1824 in Donahue, County Tyrone, Ulster, Ireland; died in 1891 in Kanarraville, Iron, Utah, United States; was buried in 1891 in Kanarraville, Iron, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Elizabeth married John H Bushnell on 15 Aug 1854 in Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States. John (son of John Bushnell and Elizabeth Collins) was born on 19 Apr 1823 in Headington, Oxfordshire, England; was christened on 22 Jun 1823 in Headington, Oxfordshire, England; died on 29 Jul 1882 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Brockbank Bushnell was born on 23 Aug 1856 in Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 29 May 1928 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 1 Jun 1928 in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States.
2. Isaac Brockbank Bushnell was born on 28 Sep 1858 in Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 29 May 1877 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 29 May 1877 in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States.
3. Edward Brockbank Bushnell was born on 2 Jul 1860 in Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 22 Feb 1935 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 24 Feb 1935 in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States.
4. Daniel Brockbank Bushnell was born on 22 Jun 1862 in Fillmore, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 7 Dec 1940 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 10 Dec 1940 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States.
5. Howard Brockbank Bushnell was born on 12 Jan 1865 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 28 Nov 1947 in Delta, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 30 Nov 1947 in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States.
6. Joshua Brockbank Bushnell was born on 25 Feb 1867 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 22 Dec 1943 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 28 Dec 1943 in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States.
7. Elizabeth Brockbank Bushnell was born on 11 Apr 1869 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 26 Jun 1934 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 28 Jun 1934 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States.
8. Eliza Jane Bushnell was born on 25 Dec 1871 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; died on 26 Mar 1958 in Meadow, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried on 29 Mar 1958 in Meadow Cemetery, Millard, Utah, United States.

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• FamilySearch ID: KWJ4-ZGC
• Initiatory (LDS): 1 Oct 1859, EHOUS

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Occupation: Bookkeeper, Contractor

Pioneer
Abraham O. Smoot Company (1852) Age at departure: 46
About 250 individuals and 33 wagons were in the company when it beg a n i t s journey from Kansas City, Missouri.

Isaac married Elizabeth Mainwaring on 30 Aug 1836 in St. Martin-in-the-Fields, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Peter Mainwaring and Jane Molyneux) was born on 26 May 1808 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; was christened on 3 Jul 1808 in Leeds Street Wesleyan, Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died in Jul 1852 in Lost On Plains, Near Ft. Laramie, Wyoming, United States; was buried in 1852 in Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: MNC7-836
• Initiatory (LDS): 10 Apr 1899

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DEATH: Lost on the plains near Fort Laramie, Wyoming in July 1852.

Elizabeth Mainwaring, daughter of Peter and Jane Molyneaux Mainwaring, w a s born 22 May 1808 at Liverpool, England. She married Isaac Brockbank , Sr . in the year 1835 in Liverpool, England. She was a devout Methodis t an d when her husband embraced “Mormonism”, she was quite upset.

She was a loving mother and a devoted daughter. When her mother needed e x tra care, Elizabeth and her husband moved into her mother’s home that s h e might take care of her.

When her husband decided to come to America, she tried to influence he r c hildren to stay in England with her. When they would not, she agree d to g o for the sake of the children but she told some of her family tha t if th ings didn’t work out, she would return.

Quoting Isaac, Jr., “In the latter part of July as we journeyed along a n d having passed Fort Laramie, my mother seemed more reconciled. Just be fo re noon, we came to a very steep hill and those who had been riding i n th e wagons got out and my mother did the same. She gave the baby to m y sist er and Preceded down the hill.

“There were many wild currant bushes and quite a patch of them at the bo t tom of the hill. This is the last place she was seen by anyone of the c om pany. We did not miss her until we made noon camp. I rode back to thi s pl ace but could find no traces of her. In the morning, my father and B ro. L ayton, Assistant Captain, rode back and though they found her foots teps a round a spring and some on the road to Laramie, they could not fin d her.”

“Three or four men who had left a sheep camp told of seeing a woman on t h e road but when she saw them, she left the road. They traveled back t o La ramie but found no trace. Authorities there promised to notify the m if an y thing turned up. “

“She was always willing to bear everything for the sake of her childre n a nd I cannot think, even at this time, that she willingly went away.”

She must have been of strong character and strong in her belief of wha t w as right and wrong.

From: An Historical and Genealogical Record of Isaac Brockbank, Sr. Volu m e II, Published in 1974.

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• FamilySearch ID: LTCP-PNB
• Initiatory (LDS): 14 Apr 1899, SLAKE

Daniel married Agnes Morris Taylor on 2 Mar 1802 in Burneside, Westmorland, England. Agnes (daughter of George Taylor and Margaret Morris) was born on 26 Mar 1778 in Howgill, Yorkshire, England; died on 22 Oct 1859 in Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland, England; was buried on 22 Oct 1859 in Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LC8X-JVM
• Initiatory (LDS): 14 Apr 1899, SLAKE

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• FamilySearch ID: LCFX-YXH
• Initiatory (LDS): 19 Apr 1899

Notes:

Occupation: Block maker

Peter married Jane Molyneux on 20 Apr 1802 in St. Peter's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Jane (daughter of Richard Molyneux and Amelia Molyneux) was born on 21 Jun 1780 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; was christened on 9 Jul 1780 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died on 7 Jan 1856 in Everton, Merseyside, England; was buried on 11 Jan 1856 in Church of Saint John the Baptist, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LCFX-Y6H
• Initiatory (LDS): 14 Apr 1899

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• FamilySearch ID: LC5L-FSV
• Initiatory (LDS): 11 Apr 1899, SLAKE

Notes:

Occupation: Miller

Isaac married Ann Rigg on 7 May 1771 in Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland, England. Ann (daughter of John Rigg and Ann Grasmere) was christened on 20 Sep 1748 in Grasmere, Westmorland, England; died in 1790 in Bowness-on-Windermere, Westmorland, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LCJH-LM1
• Initiatory (LDS): 11 Apr 1899

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• FamilySearch ID: LC8X-PKW
• Initiatory (LDS): 18 Jan 1922, SLAKE

George married Margaret Morris on 14 Feb 1781 in Sedbergh, Yorkshire, England. Margaret (daughter of William Morris and Agnes Rutson) was christened on 7 Feb 1744 in Sedbergh, Yorkshire, England; died on 1 Apr 1782 in Howgill, Yorkshire, England; was buried on 3 Apr 1782 in Howgill, Yorkshire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: LC8X-PLT
• Initiatory (LDS): 8 Jun 1922, SLAKE

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• FamilySearch ID: M3B8-1N8
• Initiatory (LDS): 2 May 2001, SDIEG

Richard married Mary Ford on 25 Dec 1781 in Prescot, Lancashire, England. Mary (daughter of John Ford and Ann Buckley) was christened on 1 Jun 1760 in Westhoughton, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: G9XM-WXG
• Initiatory (LDS): 28 Jul 1998, PREST

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• FamilySearch ID: LC57-S9J
• Initiatory (LDS): 25 Sep 1957, SLAKE

Notes:

Occupation: Block maker

Richard married Amelia Molyneux on 23 Jul 1770 in St. Peter's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. Amelia was born about 1756 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; died on 26 Apr 1804 in Liverpool, Lancashire, England; was buried in St. John's Church, Liverpool, Lancashire, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• FamilySearch ID: MCS5-5NS
• Initiatory (LDS): 21 Jan 1958, SLAKE

Notes:

According to their marriage banns in 1770, her maiden name is Mollineu x ( Molyneux), the same as her husband's name.