William S. Hawley - Revision history

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	According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death in 1893. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>		According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Between April 1865 and November 1867, Hawley was in the militia, or home guard, charged with protecting settlements and livestock and pursuing Indian raiders.

			Hawley remained there until his death in 1893. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>

	=== Rumors or Lore ===		=== Rumors or Lore ===

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	'''William Schroeder Hawley, his personal and family background, and his involvement in the Mountain Meadows Massacre<br>'''		'''William Schroeder Hawley, his personal and family background, and his involvement in the Mountain Meadows Massacre<br>'''

	<br> '''William S. Hawley'''		<br>'''William S. Hawley'''

	'''1829-1893'''		'''1829-1893'''

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	= Biographical Sketch =		= Biographical Sketch =
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	=== Migration to Utah ===		=== Migration to Utah ===

	In 1855, Hawley married Nancy Sebrina Matheny (1837-1914) who was born in Green County, Arkansas. She was a younger sister of [[Sims L. Matheny\|Sims Lafayette Matheny]].		In 1855, Hawley married Nancy Sebrina Matheny (1837-1914) who was born in Green County, Arkansas. She was a younger sister of [[Sims L. Matheny\|Sims Lafayette Matheny]]. In the 1850s, the Hawleys traveled to the temporary Mormon settlements in western Iowa. In 1856, they joined the Jacob Croft Company, which departed on the trek west in late June. Traveling with William Hawley were his older brothers, George and John, and their families.
			[[Image:Mormon Trail.jpg\|thumb\|center\|700px\|<center>'''The Mormon Trail'''</center>]]


			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. After suffering the usual hardships of overland trail they arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake in early October.

	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]
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	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===

	In 1857, William Hawley with his brothers George and John Hawley along with his wife and his brother-in-law [[Sims_L._Matheny\|Sims Matheny]] were original settlers in southern Utah. ~~Part~~ of ~~a migration~~ of ~~southerners~~, they encamped at Adair Springs ~~near what would become Washington~~ in ~~Washington County~~. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie.		In 1857, William Hawley with his brothers George and John Hawley along with his wife and his brother-in-law [[Sims_L._Matheny\|Sims Matheny]] were original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in southern Utah. Washington was settled by several interconnected families of southerners. Although the Hawleys were not from the South, evidently they joined the southerners because John Hawley had married into the Matheny family. Arriving in the future site of Washington in the spring, they encamped at Adair Springs. The Adairs, Mathenys, Pearces, Prices, Slades, and others were some of the principal families in the new settlement. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie.

	Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.		Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.
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	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 September 1857, William S. Hawley, 27, was sergeant under 2nd Lt. [[James N. Mathews\|James Mathews]]' platoon, in [[Harrison Pearce\|Harrison Pearce’s]] Company I in [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee’s]] 4th Battalion. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.		In September 1857, William S. Hawley, 27, was sergeant under 2nd Lt. [[James N. Mathews\|James Mathews']] platoon, in [[Harrison Pearce\|Harrison Pearce’s]] Company I in [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee’s]] 4th Battalion. See [[A Basic Account]] for a full description of the massacre.

	~~According to John D. Lee, he was among the party from Washington who moved up to Mountain Meadows on Tuesday the 8th. Hawley’s exact role in the main massacre on Friday the 11th is uncertain~~.

	Hawley was listed as "William Halley" in ~~1859 arrest warrant~~.		In the arrest warrant issued by Judge John Cradlebaugh in 1859, Hawley was listed as "William Halley." According to John D. Lee, Hawley was among the party from Washington who moved up to Mountain Meadows on Tuesday the 8th. Hawley’s exact role in the main massacre on Friday the 11th is uncertain.

	[[Image:Millard_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Millard_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]
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	According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County.~~ ~~In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death in 1893. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>		According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death in 1893. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>

	=== Rumors or Lore ===		=== Rumors or Lore ===

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Migration to Utah

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	~~At some point, they joined the Mormon exodus to the west.~~ In 1855, Hawley married Nancy Sebrina Matheny (1837-1914) who was born in Green County, Arkansas. She was a younger sister of [[Sims L. Matheny\|Sims Lafayette Matheny]].		In 1855, Hawley married Nancy Sebrina Matheny (1837-1914) who was born in Green County, Arkansas. She was a younger sister of [[Sims L. Matheny\|Sims Lafayette Matheny]].




	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]

	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===

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	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]
	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===
	~~[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]~~

	In 1857, William Hawley with his brothers George and John Hawley along with his wife and his brother-in-law [[Sims_L._Matheny\|Sims Matheny]] were original settlers in southern Utah. Part of a migration of southerners, they encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie.		In 1857, William Hawley with his brothers George and John Hawley along with his wife and his brother-in-law [[Sims_L._Matheny\|Sims Matheny]] were original settlers in southern Utah. Part of a migration of southerners, they encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie.

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	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]
	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===
			[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]

	In 1857, Hawley with his brothers George and John Hawley along with his wife and his brother-in-law [[Sims_L._Matheny\|Sims Matheny]] were original settlers in Washington in ~~southern~~ Utah.		In 1857, William Hawley with his brothers George and John Hawley along with his wife and his brother-in-law [[Sims_L._Matheny\|Sims Matheny]] were original settlers in southern Utah. Part of a migration of southerners, they encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie.

			Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.

			Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, it did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.

	=== Iron MIlitary District: 2nd Lieutenant William Hawley, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===		=== Iron MIlitary District: 2nd Lieutenant William Hawley, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===

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Iron MIlitary District: 2nd Lieutenant William Hawley, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion

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	Hawley was listed as "William Halley" in 1859 arrest warrant.		Hawley was listed as "William Halley" in 1859 arrest warrant.

	[[Image:~~Millard_County_Map~~.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Millard_County.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]

	=== Later LIfe ===		=== Later LIfe ===

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	According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>		According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death in 1893. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>

	=== Rumors or Lore ===		=== Rumors or Lore ===

1857admin at 08:38, 11 November 2013

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	Hawley was listed as "William Halley" in 1859 arrest warrant.		Hawley was listed as "William Halley" in 1859 arrest warrant.

			[[Image:Millard_County_Map.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]
	=== Later LIfe ===		=== Later LIfe ===
	~~[[Image:Millard_County_Map.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]~~

	According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>		According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>

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			[[Image:Millard_County_Map.jpg\|right\|thumb\|500px\|<center>'''Map of Millard County, Utah.'''</center>]]

	According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>		According to [[John D. Lee\|John D. Lee]], Hawley moved to Fillmore in central Utah and in fact Hawley and his family left southern Utah in 1858, settling in Fillmore, Millard County. In the mid-1860s, a William S. Hawley was a deputy sheriff in Millard County. Hawley remained there until his death. He was survived by his wife and seven children.<br>

	=== Rumors or Lore ===		=== Rumors or Lore ===