Ira Allen - Revision history

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	During the period of the anti-polygamy "raid" in the 1880s, Allen was prosecuted for Unlawful Cohabitation ("U.C."). In 1888, following his conviction he paid a $300 fine and served a six month term in the Utah penitentiary. Following his release, he faced a dilemma: Should he have one of his wives (they were sisters) leave the family home in order to avoid further prosecutions for U.C. In the end, he determined to leave the family home and move to a vacant home a block away. There he lived by himself for several years. In the 1890s as his health declined, his wives, Keziah and Cynthia, determined the one of them should marry Allen so he could legally return to the home where he could receive better care. Keziah moved from the family home, Cynthia married Allen and he moved in where Cynthia cared for him.		During the period of the anti-polygamy "raid" in the 1880s, Allen was prosecuted for Unlawful Cohabitation ("U.C."). In 1888, following his conviction he paid a $300 fine and served a six month term in the Utah penitentiary. Following his release, he faced a dilemma: Should he have one of his wives (they were sisters) leave the family home in order to avoid further prosecutions for U.C. In the end, he determined to leave the family home and move to a vacant home a block away. There he lived by himself for several years. In the 1890s as his health declined, his wives, Keziah and Cynthia, determined the one of them should marry Allen so he could legally return to the home where he could receive better care. Keziah moved from the family home, Cynthia married Allen and he moved in where Cynthia cared for him.

	<br> [[Image:Ira Allen in pen.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\|Conviction for Unlawful Cohabitation, late 1880s. Englishman and Mormon leader George Q. Cannon is seated, center; Ira Allen is standing, far right.]]		<br> [[Image:Ira Allen in pen.jpg\|thumb\|center\|500px\|<center> Conviction for Unlawful Cohabitation, late 1880s. Englishman and Mormon leader George Q. Cannon is seated, center; Ira Allen is standing, far right.</center>]]

	=== Final Illness ===		=== Final Illness ===

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Ira Allen's Role at the Ironworks in 1857

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	The majority of the southern Utah militiamen at Mountain Meadows were from Cedar City. Of these, nearly all of them had worked at the Ironworks or supplied raw materials to it. Indeed, in the weeks before the Mountain Meadows Massacre, they had worked intensely together, hauling materials, building a new water reservoir, and making the latest run of the blast furnace. One perennial mystery of the massacre has been why the militiamen mustered to Mountain Meadows in “broken” militia units; that is, from different platoons and companies, none of which had a full compliment of its members. Perhaps the reason lies with the Ironworks. Those in the Ironworks knew each other and had worked alongside one another. Not only was Ira Allen acquainted with those who mustered from Cedar City to Mountain Meadows, he had worked with them at the Ironworks as recently as the week before. Perhaps the answer is that the men of the Ironworks were on hand and available and Isaac Haight, who himself had worked closely with them, assigned them to muster to Mountain Meadows.		The majority of the southern Utah militiamen at Mountain Meadows were from Cedar City. Of these, nearly all of them had worked at the Ironworks or supplied raw materials to it. Indeed, in the weeks before the Mountain Meadows Massacre, they had worked intensely together, hauling materials, building a new water reservoir, and making the latest run of the blast furnace. One perennial mystery of the massacre has been why the militiamen mustered to Mountain Meadows in “broken” militia units; that is, from different platoons and companies, none of which had a full compliment of its members. Perhaps the reason lies with the Ironworks. Those in the Ironworks knew each other and had worked alongside one another. Not only was Ira Allen acquainted with those who mustered from Cedar City to Mountain Meadows, he had worked with them at the Ironworks as recently as the week before. Perhaps the answer is that the men of the Ironworks were on hand and available and Isaac Haight, who himself had worked closely with them, assigned them to muster to Mountain Meadows.

	In late 1857, after the massacre but before the perceived threat of invasion had passed, Allen was nominated to a committee tasked with drafting a resolution of Mormon grievances to the United States government.		In late 1857, after the massacre but before the perceived threat of invasion had passed, Allen was nominated to a committee tasked with drafting a resolution of Mormon grievances to the United States government.


	=== In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion ===

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Immigration to Utah

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	In 1834, Allen married Calista Bass (1812-1863). In 1835, their first child died in childbirth. Their second child, [[Andrew A. Allen\|Andrew Augustus Allen]], was born in 1836. Calista bore him six more children between 1839 and 1846. During that time, the Allen family relocated to Michigan where, evidently, they heard the Mormon message.		In 1834, Allen married Calista Bass (1812-1863). In 1835, their first child died in childbirth. Their second child, [[Andrew A. Allen\|Andrew Augustus Allen]], was born in 1836. Calista bore him six more children between 1839 and 1846. During that time, the Allen family relocated to Michigan where, evidently, they heard the Mormon message.

	=== ~~Immigration~~ to Utah ===		=== Journey to Utah ===

	In 1845, the Allen family joined the Mormon settlers in western Illinois and, following the difficulties there, they ~~moved west~~ to ~~Iowa~~ Territory. In 1850, the ~~Allens immigrated~~ to the valley of the Great Salt Lake.		In 1845, the Allen family joined the Mormon settlers in western Illinois and, following the difficulties there, they later immigrated to Utah Territory.

			In is not certain which company the Allens joined to travel the overland trail to the Great Basin. Late in life Andrew Allen recalled that they crossed the plains in 1850. They must have remained around Kanesville, Iowa (later Council Bluffs) while they gathered the means to immigrate to Utah Territory.

			[[Image:Mormon Trail.jpg\|thumb\|center\|700px\|<center>'''The Mormon Trail'''</center>]]

			It is known that 1850 was a very heavy season on the overland trail, with more than 50,000 bound for the California Gold Rush or Oregon. The trails were heavily overgrazed that year. Cholera was epidemic that season and well over a thousand graves were counted on the trail. The Allen family would have passed the usual milestones on the trail: Fort Kearney, the South Fork of the Platte River, Chimney Rock, Fort Laramie, the Sweetwater River, Independence Rock, Devil's Gate, Green River, Fort Bridger, Bear River, and Weber River. After suffering the usual hardships of overland trail they arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake in late summer or early fall.

	=== Move to Utah Valley ===		=== Move to Utah Valley ===

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Later Life in Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah

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	[[Image:Ira allen 1.jpg\|left\|200px\|Ira allen 1.jpg]]In 1863, Allen's first wife, Calista, died. His two remaining wives were the Benson sisters, Keziah and younger sister, Cynthia. Between 1862 and 1883, Cynthia bore Allen nine more children. Shoes were in scarce supply so Allen made his children shoes from rawhide. In the early years in Cache Valley there were bears, including grizzlies. Allen is credited with peppering a charging grizzly with buckshot before one of his companions felled it with a final shot.		[[Image:Ira allen 1.jpg\|left\|200px\|Ira allen 1.jpg]]In 1863, Allen's first wife, Calista, died. His two remaining wives were the Benson sisters, Keziah and younger sister, Cynthia. Between 1862 and 1883, Cynthia bore Allen nine more children. Shoes were in scarce supply so Allen made his children shoes from rawhide. In the early years in Cache Valley there were bears, including grizzlies. Allen is credited with peppering a charging grizzly with buckshot before one of his companions felled it with a final shot.

	As time went by, Allen built and operated a molasses mill to process sugar ~~cane~~ into molasses. After he closed the mill, he started in apiary, tending the beehives himself and selling the honey. Allen also had a granary, attached to which was a carpenter shop. There workers built furniture and other necessary implements for the community. There were no doctors in Hyrum so his neighbors came to Allen to set fractures and treat medical emergencies. Allen had learned how to set bones during his earlier life in the East. He carried a book containing home remedies and formulas for salves which he dispensed as necessary.		As time went by, Allen built and operated a molasses mill to process sugar beets into molasses. After he closed the mill, he started in apiary, tending the beehives himself and selling the honey. Allen also had a granary, attached to which was a carpenter shop. There workers built furniture and other necessary implements for the community. There were no doctors in Hyrum so his neighbors came to Allen to set fractures and treat medical emergencies. Allen had learned how to set bones during his earlier life in the East. He carried a book containing home remedies and formulas for salves which he dispensed as necessary.

	Eventually, a Mormon ward was formed in Hyrum and Ira Allen was appointed as the ward clerk. In 1873, Allen was selected to serve on the board of directions of the Wasatch steam mill company. The townspeople in Hyrum operated a variety of cooperatives for stores, roads, livestock, and mills. In 1875, these coops were combined into the United Order of Hyrum. Allen and his son Andrew served on its board of directors. During his four decades in Cache Valley, Allen also served as postmaster, road builder, and held other civic and church positions as well.		Eventually, a Mormon ward was formed in Hyrum and Ira Allen was appointed as the ward clerk. In 1873, Allen was selected to serve on the board of directions of the Wasatch steam mill company. The townspeople in Hyrum operated a variety of cooperatives for stores, roads, livestock, and mills. In 1875, these coops were combined into the United Order of Hyrum. Allen and his son Andrew served on its board of directors. During his four decades in Cache Valley, Allen also served as postmaster, road builder, and held other civic and church positions as well.

	=== Prosecution for Unlawful Cohabitation ===		=== Prosecution for Unlawful Cohabitation ===

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	The 1859 arrest warranty named, among others, Ira Allen "and son." It is clear that Ira Allen played a role in important events surrounding the massacre. But there is considerable doubt about his son Andrew's involvement. In ''Massacre at Mountain Meadows,'' Walker, Turley and Leonard opine that [[Andrew A. Allen\|Andrew Allen]] may not have been present for the massacre.		The 1859 arrest warranty named, among others, Ira Allen "and son." It is clear that Ira Allen played a role in important events surrounding the massacre. But there is considerable doubt about his son Andrew's involvement. In ''Massacre at Mountain Meadows,'' Walker, Turley and Leonard opine that [[Andrew A. Allen\|Andrew Allen]] may not have been present for the massacre.

			[[Image:Cache_Valley_Map.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|<center>'''Map of Cache Valley in northeastern Utah.'''</center>]]
	=== Later Life in Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah ===		=== Later Life in Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah ===

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In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion

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	In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.
	[[Image:Ira Allen 2b.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~200px~~]]		[[Image:Ira Allen 2b.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]

	Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.		Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.

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	In late 1857, after the massacre but before the perceived threat of invasion had passed, Allen was nominated to a committee tasked with drafting a resolution of Mormon grievances to the United States government.		In late 1857, after the massacre but before the perceived threat of invasion had passed, Allen was nominated to a committee tasked with drafting a resolution of Mormon grievances to the United States government.
	~~[[Image:Ira Allen 2b.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]~~

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	In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.
			[[Image:Ira Allen 2b.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px]]

	Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.		Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.

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	=== In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion ===
			[[Image:Map southern utah 1.jpg\|left\|300px]]

	In 1857, the Iron Military District consisted of four battalions. The platoons and companies in the first battalion drew on men in and around Parowan. (It had no involvement at Mountain Meadows.) [[~~Isaac C~~. ~~Haight~~\|Major Isaac Haight]] commanded the 2nd Battalion whose personnel in its many platoons and two companies came from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the north such as Fort Johnson. [[~~John M~~. ~~Higbee~~\|Major John Higbee]] headed the 3rd Battalion whose many platoons and two companies were drawn from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the southwest such as Fort Hamilton. [[~~John D~~. ~~Lee~~\|Major John D. Lee]] of Fort Harmony headed the 4th Battalion whose platoons and companies drew on its militia personnel from Fort Harmony, the Southerners at the newly-founded settlement in Washington, the Indian interpreters at Fort Clara, and the new settlers at Pinto.		In 1857, the Iron Military District consisted of four battalions led by regimental commander [[William_H._Dame\|Col. William H. Dame.]] The platoons and companies in the first battalion drew on men in and around Parowan. (It had no involvement at Mountain Meadows.) [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Major Isaac Haight]] commanded the 2nd Battalion whose personnel in its many platoons and two companies came from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the north such as Fort Johnson. [[John_M._Higbee\|Major John Higbee]] headed the 3rd Battalion whose many platoons and two companies were drawn from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the southwest such as Fort Hamilton. [[John_D._Lee\|Major John D. Lee]] of Fort Harmony headed the 4th Battalion whose platoons and companies drew on its militia personnel from Fort Harmony, the Southerners at the newly-founded settlement in Washington, the Indian interpreters at Fort Clara, and the new settlers at Pinto.

	In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.
	~~[[Image:Map southern utah 1.jpg\|left\|300px\|Map southern utah 1.jpg]]~~
	Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.		Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.

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	=== To Cedar City and the Ironworks ===		=== To Cedar City and the Ironworks ===
			[[Image:Sketch - Iron works.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|<center>'''The Early Ironworks in Cedar City'''</center>]]

	~~[[Image:Sketch - Iron works.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|The Early Ironworks in Cedar City.]]~~ In 1853, Allen and his two wives and children moved south to the Little Salt Lake Valley (now the Parowan Valley) in southern Utah. There they aided in founding the Iron Mission headquartered in Cedar City. Most of the younger men involved in the later massacre were either unmarried or in monogamous marriages. Many of the older, more senior men were polygamously married such as [[William H. Dame\|William Dame]], [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight]], [[John M. Higbee\|John Higbee]], [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] and -- the most married of them all -- [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]]. Ira Allen was among those involved in polygamy.		In 1853, Allen and his two wives and children moved south to the Little Salt Lake Valley (now the Parowan Valley) in southern Utah. There they aided in founding the Iron Mission headquartered in Cedar City. Most of the younger men involved in the later massacre were either unmarried or in monogamous marriages. Many of the older, more senior men were polygamously married such as [[William H. Dame\|William Dame]], [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight]], [[John M. Higbee\|John Higbee]], [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] and -- the most married of them all -- [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]]. Ira Allen was among those involved in polygamy.

	==== The Deseret Iron Company ====		==== The Deseret Iron Company ====
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	In moving to Cedar City, Ira Allen was settling in an area dominated by the Deseret Iron Company, known more familiarly as the Ironworks. See [[Summary of Deseret Iron Company]] for a brief summary of its early development.		In moving to Cedar City, Ira Allen was settling in an area dominated by the Deseret Iron Company, known more familiarly as the Ironworks. See [[Summary of Deseret Iron Company]] for a brief summary of its early development.

	==== The Ironworks in 1857 ====		==== The Ironworks in 1857 ====

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Final Illness

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	=== Final Illness ===		=== Final Illness ===

	In 1900, after a three-week illness with typhoid fever, he died at the age of 86, survived by his second and third wives, Keziah and Cynthia, and his many children. Keziah moved back into the family home and lived with Cynthia until Keziah's death in 1901. Cynthia remained in the family home until her death in 1913.		In 1900, after a three-week illness with typhoid fever, Ira Allen died at the age of 86, survived by his second and third wives, Keziah and Cynthia, and his many children. Keziah moved back into the family home and lived with Cynthia until Keziah's death in 1901. Cynthia remained in the family home until her death in 1913.

	= References =		= References =

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	In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.
	[[Image:Ira Allen 2b.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~200px~~]]		[[Image:Ira Allen 2b.jpg\|thumb\|right\|250px]]

	Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.		Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.

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	=== In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: 2nd Lieutenant Ira Allen, Company E, Isaac Haight's 2nd Battalion ===
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	In 1857, the Iron Military District consisted of four battalions. The platoons and companies in the first battalion drew on men in and around Parowan. (It had no involvement at Mountain Meadows.) [[~~Isaac C~~. ~~Haight~~\|Major Isaac Haight]] commanded the 2nd Battalion whose personnel in its many platoons and two companies came from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the north such as Fort Johnson. [[~~John M~~. ~~Higbee~~\|Major John Higbee]] headed the 3rd Battalion whose many platoons and two companies were drawn from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the southwest such as Fort Hamilton. [[~~John D~~. ~~Lee~~\|Major John D. Lee]] of Fort Harmony headed the 4th Battalion whose platoons and companies drew on its militia personnel from Fort Harmony, the Southerners at the newly-founded settlement in Washington, the Indian interpreters at Fort Clara, and the new settlers at Pinto.		In 1857, the Iron Military District consisted of four battalions led by regimental commander [[William_H._Dame\|Col. William H. Dame.]] The platoons and companies in the first battalion drew on men in and around Parowan. (It had no involvement at Mountain Meadows.) [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Major Isaac Haight]] commanded the 2nd Battalion whose personnel in its many platoons and two companies came from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the north such as Fort Johnson. [[John_M._Higbee\|Major John Higbee]] headed the 3rd Battalion whose many platoons and two companies were drawn from Cedar City and outer-lying communities to the southwest such as Fort Hamilton. [[John_D._Lee\|Major John D. Lee]] of Fort Harmony headed the 4th Battalion whose platoons and companies drew on its militia personnel from Fort Harmony, the Southerners at the newly-founded settlement in Washington, the Indian interpreters at Fort Clara, and the new settlers at Pinto.

	In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In 1857, Ira Allen, 43, was the 2nd Lieutenant in a platoon in [[Elias Morris\|Captain Elias Morris's]] Company E. The company was attached to Major [[Isaac C. Haight\|Isaac Haight's]] 2nd Battalion of the Iron County militia. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.
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	Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.		Around Friday, September 4, [[Joel White\|Joel White]] and [[Philip Klingensmith\|Philip Klingensmith]] left Cedar City for Pinto with an express, which, they claim, directed those at Pinto to pacify the Indians. They met [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]] who was bound for Cedar City. According to them, Lee reacted angrily when he heard of the message they carried. After delivering their express in Pinto, their returned toward Cedar City. They met Ira Allen carrying a new express. According to them, Allen said that the emigrants' "doom was sealed." During that time, Majors [[Isaac C. Haight\|Haight]] and [[John D. Lee\|Lee]] had met secretly in Cedar City. This new express reflected the plans Haight and Lee had in store for the Arkansas company.