Samuel Jewkes - Revision history

1857admin at 08:39, 7 January 2014

2014-01-07T08:39:00Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:39, 7 January 2014
Line 23:		Line 23:
	=== Immigration to America and onto Utah ===		=== Immigration to America and onto Utah ===

	He married his wife Sophia in St. Louis in 1851. By ~~1853~~, he and ~~his family had migrated~~ to Salt Lake ~~County, Utah~~.		He married his wife Sophia in St. Louis in 1851. ???

			By 1852, the Jewkes had gathered sufficient means to equip and provision an outfit for the overland trek. They joined the Philip De La Mare Company, which departed in early July.
			[[Image:Mormon Trail.jpg\|thumb\|center\|700px\|<center>'''The Mormon Trail'''</center>]]

			This company transported machinery for the first beet sugar refinery ever brought to the western hemisphere and with it, a number of families. They 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. Because of the heavy load of freight it carried, the company traveled much slower than other companies and did not arrive in the valley of the Great Salt Lake until early November.

	=== To Cedar City and the Ironworks ===		=== To Cedar City and the Ironworks ===

1857admin at 00:41, 12 November 2013

2013-11-12T00:41:38Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:41, 12 November 2013
Line 62:		Line 62:
	In 1859, Judge John Cradlebaugh issued an arrest warrant for those alleged to be complicit in the massacre. He was informed by one or more anonymous militia sources on those involved and he implied that his sources were from in or around Cedar City. Thus, most of those listed in the 1859 arrest warrant were from Cedar City and environs. Samuel Jewkes, however, was not among them.		In 1859, Judge John Cradlebaugh issued an arrest warrant for those alleged to be complicit in the massacre. He was informed by one or more anonymous militia sources on those involved and he implied that his sources were from in or around Cedar City. Thus, most of those listed in the 1859 arrest warrant were from Cedar City and environs. Samuel Jewkes, however, was not among them.

			[[Image:Sanpete_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|<center>'''Map of Sanpete County, Utah.'''</center>]]
	=== Leaving Cedar City for Sanpete County ===		=== Leaving Cedar City for Sanpete County ===

Line 74:		Line 75:
	Jewkes, however, was not actively prosecuted and the charges against him were eventually dropped.		Jewkes, however, was not actively prosecuted and the charges against him were eventually dropped.

	[[Image:Emery_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|~~400px~~\|<center>'''Map of Emery County, Utah.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Emery_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|<center>'''Map of Emery County, Utah.'''</center>]]
	=== Move to Emery County ===		=== Move to Emery County ===

1857admin: /* Move to Emery County */

2013-11-12T00:24:18Z

Move to Emery County

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:24, 12 November 2013
Line 81:		Line 81:

	In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.		In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.
	[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|right\|~~275px~~\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]		[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|right\|260px\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]

	Their initial settlement on Cottonwood Creek was soon named Orangeville. It became Jewkes's home for the rest of his life. By 1882, Jewkes had introduced the first grist mill and threshing machine into Castle Valley.		Their initial settlement on Cottonwood Creek was soon named Orangeville. It became Jewkes's home for the rest of his life. By 1882, Jewkes had introduced the first grist mill and threshing machine into Castle Valley.

1857admin: /* Move to Emery County */

2013-11-12T00:23:36Z

Move to Emery County

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:23, 12 November 2013
Line 81:		Line 81:

	In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.		In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.
	[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|right\|~~300px~~\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]		[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|right\|275px\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]

	Their initial settlement on Cottonwood Creek was soon named Orangeville. It became Jewkes's home for the rest of his life. By 1882, Jewkes had introduced the first grist mill and threshing machine into Castle Valley.		Their initial settlement on Cottonwood Creek was soon named Orangeville. It became Jewkes's home for the rest of his life. By 1882, Jewkes had introduced the first grist mill and threshing machine into Castle Valley.

1857admin at 00:22, 12 November 2013

2013-11-12T00:22:42Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:22, 12 November 2013
Line 77:		Line 77:
	=== Move to Emery County ===		=== Move to Emery County ===

	~~[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|left\|300px\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]~~
	In fall 1878, Mormon officials in Sanpete County called on a select group of men and their families to join the first settlers in Castle Valley in what was then eastern Sanpete County. Around 1879, Samuel Jewkes and his family pioneered in Castle Valley. He and his wife were among the oldest of those who homesteaded in this unsettled region. Jewkes and his sons built the first saw mill on Cottonwood Creek near the future site of Castle Dale. It was initially horse-powered. Later, however, after they built a mill race, creek water supplied the motive power for the sawmill. His sawmill supplied the lumber for much of the building in the area in the coming decades.		In fall 1878, Mormon officials in Sanpete County called on a select group of men and their families to join the first settlers in Castle Valley in what was then eastern Sanpete County. Around 1879, Samuel Jewkes and his family pioneered in Castle Valley. He and his wife were among the oldest of those who homesteaded in this unsettled region. Jewkes and his sons built the first saw mill on Cottonwood Creek near the future site of Castle Dale. It was initially horse-powered. Later, however, after they built a mill race, creek water supplied the motive power for the sawmill. His sawmill supplied the lumber for much of the building in the area in the coming decades.

	In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.		In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.
			[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|right\|300px\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]

	Their initial settlement on Cottonwood Creek was soon named Orangeville. It became Jewkes's home for the rest of his life. By 1882, Jewkes had introduced the first grist mill and threshing machine into Castle Valley.		Their initial settlement on Cottonwood Creek was soon named Orangeville. It became Jewkes's home for the rest of his life. By 1882, Jewkes had introduced the first grist mill and threshing machine into Castle Valley.

1857admin at 00:20, 12 November 2013

2013-11-12T00:20:44Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 00:20, 12 November 2013
Line 74:		Line 74:
	Jewkes, however, was not actively prosecuted and the charges against him were eventually dropped.		Jewkes, however, was not actively prosecuted and the charges against him were eventually dropped.

			[[Image:Emery_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|<center>'''Map of Emery County, Utah.'''</center>]]
	=== Move to Emery County ===		=== Move to Emery County ===

1857admin: /* In the Iron Military District: Private Samuel Jewkes, Company E, Elias Morris's 3rd Battalion */

2012-03-02T09:57:50Z

In the Iron Military District: Private Samuel Jewkes, Company E, Elias Morris's 3rd Battalion

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:57, 2 March 2012
Line 53:		Line 53:
	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, 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.

	~~[[Image:Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg\|right\|200px\|Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg]]~~In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.

			[[Image:Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg\|right\|200px\|Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg]]
	On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.		On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.

1857admin: /* Move to Emery County */

2012-03-02T09:57:02Z

Move to Emery County

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:57, 2 March 2012
Line 75:		Line 75:
	=== Move to Emery County ===		=== Move to Emery County ===

	[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|~~right~~\|300px\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]In fall 1878, Mormon officials in Sanpete County called on a select group of men and their families to join the first settlers in Castle Valley in what was then eastern Sanpete County. Around 1879, Samuel Jewkes and his family pioneered in Castle Valley. He and his wife were among the oldest of those who homesteaded in this unsettled region. Jewkes and his sons built the first saw mill on Cottonwood Creek near the future site of Castle Dale. It was initially horse-powered. Later, however, after they built a mill race, creek water supplied the motive power for the sawmill. His sawmill supplied the lumber for much of the building in the area in the coming decades.		[[Image:Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg\|left\|300px\|Sam Jewkes 3 2.jpg]]
			In fall 1878, Mormon officials in Sanpete County called on a select group of men and their families to join the first settlers in Castle Valley in what was then eastern Sanpete County. Around 1879, Samuel Jewkes and his family pioneered in Castle Valley. He and his wife were among the oldest of those who homesteaded in this unsettled region. Jewkes and his sons built the first saw mill on Cottonwood Creek near the future site of Castle Dale. It was initially horse-powered. Later, however, after they built a mill race, creek water supplied the motive power for the sawmill. His sawmill supplied the lumber for much of the building in the area in the coming decades.

	In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.		In 1880, the legislature created Emery County from the eastern portion of Sanpete County. They established the county seat at Castle Dale and appointed the first county officials. Initially, Jewkes, 57, was appointed probate judge. Later that year in the first county elections, Jewkes was elected county treasurer and stepped down as probate judge.
Line 83:		Line 84:
	Making use of musical talent and prior choral experience, Jewkes organized the Orangeville Ward choir and also brought the first organ to Cottonwood Creek. He drew heavily on members of his family and others he had trained during their time in Fountain Green. His son, Samuel R. Jewkes, formed the Orangeville band, also drawing on Jewkes family members. Later, Samuel R. and several other talented musicians in the community formed an orchestra that played for dances and theatrical productions in Castle Valley.		Making use of musical talent and prior choral experience, Jewkes organized the Orangeville Ward choir and also brought the first organ to Cottonwood Creek. He drew heavily on members of his family and others he had trained during their time in Fountain Green. His son, Samuel R. Jewkes, formed the Orangeville band, also drawing on Jewkes family members. Later, Samuel R. and several other talented musicians in the community formed an orchestra that played for dances and theatrical productions in Castle Valley.

	The Jewkes family remained in the sawmill business for several generations. Later, Jewkes expanded his milling machinery by adding a molasses mill for processing sugar cane or sorgum into molasses. Jewkes was a "church going man," yet his supper of choice was "toast and hot beer, the hot beer being poured over the toast in a large bowl from which he always ate." His wife Mary and several other women in the community were expert brewers of malt beer. These were cultural relics from Jewkes's English upbringing. His two wives bore him twelve children.		The Jewkes family remained in the sawmill business for several generations. Later, Jewkes expanded his milling machinery by adding a molasses mill for processing sugar cane or sorgum into molasses. Jewkes was a "church going man," yet his supper of choice was "toast and hot beer, the hot beer being poured over the toast in a large bowl from which he always ate." His wife Mary and several other women in the community were expert brewers of malt beer. These were cultural relics from Jewkes's English upbringing. His two wives bore him twelve children.

	=== Final Years ===		=== Final Years ===

1857admin at 09:56, 2 March 2012

2012-03-02T09:56:26Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:56, 2 March 2012
Line 53:		Line 53:
	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, 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 the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		[[Image:Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg\|right\|200px\|Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg]]In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.

	On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.		On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.

1857admin at 09:55, 2 March 2012

2012-03-02T09:55:17Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:55, 2 March 2012
Line 49:		Line 49:

	=== In the Iron Military District: Private Samuel Jewkes, Company E, Elias Morris's 3rd Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: Private Samuel Jewkes, Company E, Elias Morris's 3rd Battalion ===
			[[Image:Map southern utah 1.jpg\|left\|300px]]

			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 the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.
Line 98:		Line 101:
	For further information on Samuel Jewkes, see:		For further information on Samuel Jewkes, see:

	*http://mountainmeadowsmassacre.org/appendices/appendix-c-the-militiamen		* http://mountainmeadowsmassacre.org/appendices/appendix-c-the-militiamen
	*Deseret Iron Company Account Book, 1854-1867: http://www.footnote.com/document/241905844/		* Deseret Iron Company Account Book, 1854-1867: http://www.footnote.com/document/241905844/

	Further information and confirmation needed. Please comment below or contact editor@1857ironcountymilitia.com.		Further information and confirmation needed. Please comment below or contact editor@1857ironcountymilitia.com.
	<div style="background-image: initial; background-attachment: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 191); border-top-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-color: initial; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; height: auto; line-height: normal; text-align: left; width: auto; direction: ltr; z-index: 99995; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial; "></div>

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:57, 2 March 2012
Line 53:		Line 53:
	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, 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.

	~~[[Image:Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg\|right\|200px\|Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg]]~~In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.

			[[Image:Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg\|right\|200px\|Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg]]
	On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.		On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.

← Older revision		Revision as of 09:56, 2 March 2012
Line 53:		Line 53:
	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, 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 the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		[[Image:Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg\|right\|200px\|Sam Jewkes 5 2.jpg]]In the June 1857 militia list, Jewkes, 34, was listed as a company musician. In September 1857, Jewkes was a private in one of the Cedar City platoons in Elias Morris’ Company E in [[Isaac_C._Haight\|Isaac C. Haight’s]] 2nd Battalion. He was among those recruited to Mountain Meadows during the week of September 7. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.

	On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.		On Thursday evening, September 10, according to [[John_D._Lee\|John D. Lee]], Jewkes and many others from Cedar City attended the war council on the grounds of Mountain Meadows.