Henry moved with his parents to Bury, Lancaster, England, shortly after his birth. When he was in his teens, it became necessary for him to get a job to support himself. He was not satisfied with menial jobs, so he studied at night to become a school teacher. After some time, he was successful in obtaining a teaching assignment. He married the same year he was converted to the church. He and his bride Sarah(Jeffs) immigrated to the Valley in 1852. He worked on the foundation of the temple until he was injured in a cave-in, but not seriously. His wife died and he moved to Provo in 1856, later he was one of those who opened New London, or Heber City as it is now known. In 1869 he remarried to Fannie Lee and they made their home in Heber City. Henry was a school teacher, usually accepting produce from the families in payment for his services. Later, he was given $25.00 per month. He volunteered in several of the Indian battles. He took part in many local community projects and was active in church affairs. Children of 1st wife: Sarah Ann, b. 23 Mar 1854. d. 30 Aug 1913. Chldren of 2nd wife: Henry David, b 15 Aug 1870. Unmarried. d. 30 March 1938. Ellen Maria b. 14 Jun 1872. md 19 Jun 1891 to Henry James Clegg. d 15 dec 1941. **Chauncey Charles , b. 30 Jun 1875md 30 Ju 1896 to Maria Elizabeth Giles. d. 30 mar 1957. Nephi b. 25 Nov1879 Md 17 jan 1900 to Sarah Clegg d 28 June 1959. Taken from prominent men in Utah History.
Son of Joseph Chatwin and Christiana Gilbert
Both parents died in England.
Link to Death Certificate:
1908 Utah Death Certificate
Son of Joseph Chatwin and Christiana Gilbert
Both parents died in England.
Link to Death Certificate:
1908 Utah Death Certificate
Henry moved with his parents to Bury, Lancaster, England, shortly after his birth. When he was in his teens, it became necessary for him to get a job to support himself. He was not satisfied with menial jobs, so he studied at night to become a school teacher. After some time, he was successful in obtaining a teaching assignment. He married the same year he was converted to the church. He and his bride Sarah(Jeffs) immigrated to the Valley in 1852. He worked on the foundation of the temple until he was injured in a cave-in, but not seriously. His wife died and he moved to Provo in 1856, later he was one of those who opened New London, or Heber City as it is now known. In 1869 he remarried to Fannie Lee and they made their home in Heber City. Henry was a school teacher, usually accepting produce from the families in payment for his services. Later, he was given $25.00 per month. He volunteered in several of the Indian battles. He took part in many local community projects and was active in church affairs. Children of 1st wife: Sarah Ann, b. 23 Mar 1854. d. 30 Aug 1913. Chldren of 2nd wife: Henry David, b 15 Aug 1870. Unmarried. d. 30 March 1938. Ellen Maria b. 14 Jun 1872. md 19 Jun 1891 to Henry James Clegg. d 15 dec 1941. **Chauncey Charles , b. 30 Jun 1875md 30 Ju 1896 to Maria Elizabeth Giles. d. 30 mar 1957. Nephi b. 25 Nov1879 Md 17 jan 1900 to Sarah Clegg d 28 June 1959. Taken from prominent men in Utah History.
Son of Joseph Chatwin and Christiana Gilbert
Both parents died in England.
Link to Death Certificate:
1908 Utah Death Certificate
Son of Joseph Chatwin and Christiana Gilbert
Both parents died in England.
Link to Death Certificate:
1908 Utah Death Certificate
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