Editing John Western (section)

=== Later Life: Musicianship and Hardship  ===

In 1858, Weston and his family were among those who abandoned Cedar City, probably influenced by the dual disasters the previous year: the massacre at Mountain Meadows and the failure of the ironworks in Cedar City. He and his two wives and children moved north to Beaver County and were among the founding settlers in the city of Beaver. He also organized the first choir there. He was regarded as a good musician, skillful in harmony and composition. In addition, his favorable reputation with the Cedar City choir had preceded him.