2. Marriage Certificate William Roberts & Damarus Roberts
25 January 1851
Church of England, Abbott Morton Parish, County of Worcestershire, England
Abbots Morton Parish
http://www.worcestershire.gov.uk/MyParish/Welcome.aspx?ParishID=172&PostCode=WR74LU&partner=wdc
Abbots Morton is one of the oldest villages in Worcestershire steeped in history. It is situated
on the eastern boundary of Worcestershire with Warwickshire. St. Peter’s Church dates back to
the 13th century and close by is an Ancient Monument, the remains of a moated manor house
sed by the Abbots of Evesham.
built in the perpendicular style dates from about 1400, with
e tower arch somewhat earlier.
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The first recorded Rector of Morton was Thomas Clencus de Morton in 1252.
The present Morton Church tower
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3. IMMIGRATION –
http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:voyage/id:350/keywords:Underwriter+1861
Liverpool to New York on the Underwriter (23 Apr 1861 - 21 May 1861)
Ship Name Underwriter
Departure 23 Apr 1861 from Liverpool
Arrival 21 May 1861 at New York
Source BMR, Book #1047, pp. 17-44 (FHL #025,691); Customs (FHL #17
PASSENGERS
Roberts, William
Last Name ROBERTS, First Name William
Age 40, Origin England, Occupation Laborer
Standard Surname ROBERTS, Standard Given William, Head Surname ROBERTS
Roberts, Damarus
Last Name ROBERTS, First Name Damarus
Age 30, Origin England, Occupation Wife
Standard Surname ROBERTS Standard Given Damaris Head Surname ROBERTS
A Compilation of General Voyage Notes
"DEPARTURE. -- The clipper ship Underwriter cleared on the 22nd instant, and sailed on the evening of the
23rd, from this port for New York, having 624 Saints on board, under the presidency of Elder Milo Andrus,
assisted by Elders Homer Duncan and C. W. Penrose as counsellors.
President Andrus left the Valley in the fall of 1859, in company with the elders who started for Europe at that
time. Since his arrival here, he has travelled and preached in various parts of the mission, doing good, and firing
up the Saints to increase faith and righteousness. On the 1st of January last he was appointed to the presidency
of the Birmingham District, where a warm and deep feeling of love sprang up in the hearts of the Saints towards
him during the short time he had the charge of the district. His rapidly failing health compelled him to leave for
Zion, much to our regret; but he carries with him the love and blessings of thousands of Saints, among whom he
has labored effectively for good.
4. Elder Duncan left the Valley in the Spring of 1800; and since his arrival here he has labored with energy and
success. On the 1st of January last he was appointed to the presidency of the Warwickshire Conference, where
he speedily gained the good feelings and love of the faithful Saints. He, too, has been compelled to leave, in
consequence of his failing health, having suffered more or less from sickness since his arrival.
Elder John Skerry, who started from the Valley at the same time as Elder Duncan, likewise left in
the Underwriter, his age and increasing infirmities necessitating his return home.
The following pastors and conference presidents, who have for a number of years labored in the ministry in
these lands, have gladly availed themselves of the privilege of going to Zion, and have sailed on
the Underwriter with the blessing of the presidency here -- namely, Elders William Mose, John Cook, George
Teasdale, Willet Harder, Thomas Wallace, Joseph Stamford, W. T. Cromar, William Halls, John Reed, Richard
Aldridge, Joseph Silver, James D. Hirst, Charles Turner, and John H. Kelson. Elder E. W. Tullidge, for a length
of time connected with this office, likewise accompanied them.
Presidents Lyman, Rich, and Cannon visited the ship on Sunday, the 21st, as she lay in the river, and held a
meeting, giving the Saints their parting blessing and many choice instructions relative to their journey.
The unanimity and good feeling which pervaded the company, with the joy expressed on the countenances of
the people at their long looked for deliverance having arrived, tended to make a fine and intelligent looking
company doubly interesting; and we have no doubt that, under the wise direction of President Andrus their
ocean trip will prove both agreeable and instructive.
May God bless them in their journeyings onwards to the home of the Saints in the valleys of the mountains!"
MS, 23:18 (May 4, 1861), p.284
"Tues. 23. [Apr. 1861] -- The clipper ship Underwriter sailed from Liverpool, with 624 Saints, under the
presidency of Milo Andrus, Homer Duncan and Charles William Penrose. The company arrived at New York
May 22nd, and at Florence [Nebraska] June 2nd.1861”
CC, p.65
5. Arrivals of Saints at New York
We publish with great pleasure in our columns this week the letters received by the last mail from New York,
announcing the safe arrival of the companies of Saints who left these shores for the land of Joseph on the ships
"Manchester" and Underwriter.
The voyage of the Underwriter is described as being a happy one, and characterized by a good spirit and
feeling among the Saints. They landed on the 22nd of May, having been one day longer on the passage than the
"Manchester." Both, however, made the trip in much quicker than average time. Respecting the Saints upon
the Underwriter, Brother N. V. Jones writes from New York under date of May 24th:--
"This company were landed at Castle Garden on the 22nd
instant, and preceded for the West last evening. I have
succeeded in forwarding, besides the missionaries, about
thirty-five adult passengers who were deficient of means
to proceed further than New York, which gave much joy
to them and their fellow-travelers. I was enabled to do so by
donations received. Brothers Orson Pratt, Erastus Snow, and
Hooper were here on the arrival of the Saints, which has
proved a great blessing to the Saints."
We sincerely trust that the remainder of the journey to Zion
may prove as prosperous and speedy as the passage between
this port and New York has been safe and pleasant. [p.394]
BIB: "Arrival of Saints at New York [Letter
Excerpt]," Latter-day Saints' Millennial Star 23:23 (June
22, 1861) p. 394. (CHL)
Castle Garden Immigration Receiving Station
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http://www.castlegarden.org/search_02.php?m_ship=Underwriter&po_port=&p_first_name=&p_last_name=Roberts&o_occ=&co_co
untry=England&province=&town=&m_arr_date_start=1861&m_arr_date_end=1913&submit.x=73&submit.y=18
Castle Garden Immigration Receiving Center
WILLIAM ROBERTS
Occupation : Laborer Country of Birth: England, Age 40, Male, Ship Underwriter Arrival 22 May 1861
Country: England Departure Liverpool City or Village Destination: Utah
DEMARUS ROBERTS
Country of Birth: England, Age 29, Female, Ship Underwriter Arrival 22 May 1861 Country: England
Departure Liverpool City or Village Destination: Utah
NOT SURE WHERE William Roberts & Damarus Roberts stayed from May 1861 until
July 1862. May have work somewhere between New York and Florence, Neb. to earn
extra funds OR may have been among those provided fund to go on to Florence, Nebraska
as describe above.
6. http://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/companyDetail?companyId=159
PIONEER COMPANY SEARCH
Joseph Horne Company
570 individuals and 52 wagons were in the company when it began its journey from the outfitting post at
Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha
Departure 27 July 1862 - from the outfitting post at Florence, Nebraska (now Omaha).
Arrival 1 October 1862 Salt Lake City, Utah
Number In Company 597 (includes teamsters from Utah)
William Roberts
Birth Date 7 September 1819. Death Date 9 November, 1890 Gender male
Companies Joseph Horne Company (1862) Age at departure: 42
Damarus Roberts Roberts
Birth Date 13 October 1831, Death Date 30 August 1920, Gender female
Name is also spelled Dominicus. Death date verified by death certificate.
Companies Joseph Horne Company (1862) Age at departure: 30
7. "Arrival of Church Trains," Deseret News [Weekly], 8 Oct. 1862, 113.
The third Church train, Capt. [Joseph] Horn[e], arrived on Wednesday the 1st inst. This company left Florence,
on the 29th of July, and consisted of about five hundred and seventy persons, with fifty-two wagons. They had a
very prosperous journey, but little sickness and no serious accidents
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SOURCE INFORMATION
Ship Passenger and Manifest Lists
Liverpool to New York on the Underwriter (23 Apr 1861 - 21 May 1861)
William Roberts
http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:voyage/id:350/keywords:Underwriter+1
861
Source Location Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database
Source Location Internet Web Site
http://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=29444
William Roberts
Individual Information
Birth Date 7 September 1819, Death Date, 9 November 1890, Gender male
Companies Joseph Horne Company (1862)Age at departure: 42
Sources "Names of Immigrants," Deseret News, [Weekly], 24 Sep. 1862, 98. Trail Excerpt
Source Location Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
New FamilySearch/Family Tree
Source Location Internet Web Site
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Ship Passenger and Manifest Lists
Liverpool to New York on the Underwriter (23 Apr 1861 - 21 May 1861)
Damarus Roberts Roberts
http://mormonmigration.lib.byu.edu/Search/showDetails/db:MM_MII/t:voyage/id:350/keywords:Underwriter+1
861
Source Location Family History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database
Source Location Internet Web Site
http://history.lds.org/overlandtravels/pioneerDetail?lang=eng&pioneerId=29443
Damarus Roberts Roberts
Individual Information
Birth Date 13 October 1831, Death Date 30 August 1920, Gender female
Name is also spelled Dominicus. Death date verified by death certificate.
Companies Joseph Horne Company (1862) Age at departure: 30
Sources
"Names of Immigrants," Deseret News, [Weekly], 24 Sep. 1862, 98. Trail Excerpt
Source Location Church History Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
University of Utah, J. Willard Marriott Library, Salt Lake City, Utah
New FamilySearch/Family Tree
Utah State Death Certificate, Utah State Archives
Source Location Internet Web Site
Utah State History Cemeteries and Burials Database
Source Location Internet Web Site
