Laura Clark daughter of Mary "Polly" Keeler & Timothy Baldwin Clark. She was the 3rd oldest child.
Inscription:
In Loving Memory of Laura Clark Phelps
Beloved Wife of Morris Charles Phelps
Married 25 April 1826
-----------Marriage information:
Marriage date recorded as April 28, 1826 in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Lawrence County Recorder's Marriage Records—1821--1849:
Vol. A,
Page 100 -- Married January 23, 1825 – John Sargent – Mira Clark, by John C. Ruark, J.P.;
Page 132 -- This day, to wit, the 12th of April, 1826, Issued Marriage Licence to Morris Phelps and Laury Clark.
J. M. McLean, Clerk
"I, John A. McReynolds, ordained minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church do hereby certify that on the 28th day of April, I joined together as husband and wife in the holy state of matrimony Morris Phelps and Laurey Clark. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1826."
John A. McReynolds, MG
---------------Family Notes:
The family took her to Nauvoo to be buried in the old pioneer graveyard southwest of the city [probably a hundred paces southwest of the current Nauvoo Temple]. Their dear Prophet Joseph Smith and their kind friend, Heber C. Kimball, preached her funeral sermons. Joseph in comforting words told of her life that had been short in years, but full of noble accomplishments. He said her exaltation was assured. Heber C. Kimball wrote her obituary in the "Times and Seasons" in March 1, 1842, and Church history tells that Joseph Smith entered her passing in his diary.
LIFE HISTORY OF LAURA CLARK
by Morris Calvin Phelps
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives
Source: Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Church Archives. Grammar has been standardized.
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives, Pg. 1
[page 1] Life history of Laura Clark, daughter of Timothy Baldwin Clark and Polly Keeler, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Married Morris Charles Phelps April 12, 1826 [many different dates, however see Lawrence Marriage Records above]. They had five children--Paulina Eliza, Mary Ann, Harriet Wight, Joseph Morris, and Jacob Spencer, who died March 13, 1843, when still a baby.
She, in connection, with her husband, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in August 1831, and was baptized in the Dupage River, Cook County, Illinois.
Morris met Laura when he traveled to visit his Keneipp relatives. In 1871 Morris said, "There never was a woman on earth that I thought more of, and that affection was never diminished."
Their first baby was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, in 1827. Morris and Laura then moved to Tazewell County, Illinois, and then Chicago and then to near the Dupage River. In Tazewell County, Morris took up a farm and built a sawmill on Willow Creek. Mary Ann was born here on 6 August 1829.
Laura first heard of the Book of Mormon while Morris was away on business in Tazewell County, and she wrote him and he told Charles C. Rich and others. After joining the Church, they followed the call of the Church and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in October 1831. They arrived in Independence, Missouri, on March 6, 1831, and on April 7, 1832, their third baby girl was born in Lyman Wight's tent, so they named the baby Harriet Wight. She was the first Mormon girl born in Independence. Laura and Morris bought their inheritance on Little Prairie and settled down. John Murdock lost his wife after giving birth to twins. The Prophet and his wife took the twins, and Laura and Morris took his boy who was just older than Paulina and a he was a great help to Laura.
-------------------------------
Death of Laura Phelps.
History of the Church Volume 4, p. 513
Wednesday, 2.—Sister Laura Phelps, wife of Morris Phelps, died, aged 36 years. She was driven from Jackson county in 1833, was in the persecution of Missouri, in 1838, and went from Iowa to Missouri to assist in liberating her husband, and was left in the prison yard when he made his escape, willing to suffer all the abuses a savage horde could inflict upon her to set her companion free from the grasp of his murderous enemies. Her rest is glorious.
To H.C. KIMBALL.
For the Times and Seasons.
OBITUARY.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our highly esteemed and worthy sister, LAURA PHELPS, consort of Morris Phelps, who departed this life Feb. 2d, in the 36th year of her age. She was warned of her approaching dissolution, and desired her companion to have her remains conveyed to Nauvoo, and there be interred with her old tried friends, who, with her, had passed through many trials, and afflictions, and had their days shortened by the unparalleled cruelties which had been heaped upon them. She was one of the first who embraced the gospel, consequently suffered much persecution from her friends; but by leaving them, and also her father's family, to be gathered with the Saints, she manifested to the world that no sacrifice was too great for her to make for the cause which she had espoused. She was one of the number driven from Jackson county, in 1833, at which time she suffered many privations, but her mind was calm and unruffled, for she had a firm reliance on Him whose arm is able to save all who put their trust in Him. During our persecutions in Mo. in '39, she endeared herself to many of her friends by her acts of kindness, and in many instances her conduct was truly heroic. When my life was sought at Richmond, and my brethren in prison had great anxiety on my account, she interceded with my pursuers, who were nearly thirty in number, and actually convinced them that I was another person, altogether, and the pursuit was stopped. She, afterwards, in company with her brother, left her home in Iowa Territory, together with her tender offspring, and traveled a distance of nearly two hundred miles on horseback, to assist in the deliverance of her companion, or devise means whereby he and his brethren might make their escape from Prison; which thing was effected, and she left among a savage horde to suffer such abuses as they saw fit to inflict upon her, but through the goodness of God she was delivered from their hands and returned in peace to the bosom of her family and friends. Much might be said of the character of our deceased friend, but our paper will not permit us to be lengthy in our eulogies on the dead. We have penned the above acts to be handed down to future generations as a memorial of her, for her faith, her patience, and her integrity to her friends and her religion.
-----Family Burial Notes:
Laura was more than likely buried in the OLD, OLD, Nauvoo Cemetery which was near the intersection of White and Durphy Streets. This cemetery was only 3 blocks north of where Morris Phelps later bought property after Laura's death when the family moved from Macedonia to Nauvoo. This cemetery filled up and then the Old Nauvoo Burial grounds were opened in 1842. (So she could be either place)There happens to be another memorial for Laura but the person listed her as Laura Phelps Clark. I tried to get him to change it but he hasn't. Anyway, when Laura died the family was living in Ramus also known as Macedonia, Hancock County, Illinois. (It is now called Webster.)This is according to the Autobiography of Mary Ann Phelps Rich, Laura's daughter. The Nauvoo City Cemetery is EAST of town just up Mulholland street and the Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds are SOUTHEAST of town traveling up Parley's street where it then curves into E Co Rd 2300. Information provided by:
Cathy Peacock ggg-granddaughter
Inscription:
In Loving Memory of Laura Clark Phelps
Beloved Wife of Morris Charles Phelps
Married 25 April 1826
-----------Marriage information:
Marriage date recorded as April 28, 1826 in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Lawrence County Recorder's Marriage Records—1821--1849:
Vol. A,
Page 100 -- Married January 23, 1825 – John Sargent – Mira Clark, by John C. Ruark, J.P.;
Page 132 -- This day, to wit, the 12th of April, 1826, Issued Marriage Licence to Morris Phelps and Laury Clark.
J. M. McLean, Clerk
"I, John A. McReynolds, ordained minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church do hereby certify that on the 28th day of April, I joined together as husband and wife in the holy state of matrimony Morris Phelps and Laurey Clark. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1826."
John A. McReynolds, MG
---------------Family Notes:
The family took her to Nauvoo to be buried in the old pioneer graveyard southwest of the city [probably a hundred paces southwest of the current Nauvoo Temple]. Their dear Prophet Joseph Smith and their kind friend, Heber C. Kimball, preached her funeral sermons. Joseph in comforting words told of her life that had been short in years, but full of noble accomplishments. He said her exaltation was assured. Heber C. Kimball wrote her obituary in the "Times and Seasons" in March 1, 1842, and Church history tells that Joseph Smith entered her passing in his diary.
LIFE HISTORY OF LAURA CLARK
by Morris Calvin Phelps
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives
Source: Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Church Archives. Grammar has been standardized.
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives, Pg. 1
[page 1] Life history of Laura Clark, daughter of Timothy Baldwin Clark and Polly Keeler, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Married Morris Charles Phelps April 12, 1826 [many different dates, however see Lawrence Marriage Records above]. They had five children--Paulina Eliza, Mary Ann, Harriet Wight, Joseph Morris, and Jacob Spencer, who died March 13, 1843, when still a baby.
She, in connection, with her husband, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in August 1831, and was baptized in the Dupage River, Cook County, Illinois.
Morris met Laura when he traveled to visit his Keneipp relatives. In 1871 Morris said, "There never was a woman on earth that I thought more of, and that affection was never diminished."
Their first baby was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, in 1827. Morris and Laura then moved to Tazewell County, Illinois, and then Chicago and then to near the Dupage River. In Tazewell County, Morris took up a farm and built a sawmill on Willow Creek. Mary Ann was born here on 6 August 1829.
Laura first heard of the Book of Mormon while Morris was away on business in Tazewell County, and she wrote him and he told Charles C. Rich and others. After joining the Church, they followed the call of the Church and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in October 1831. They arrived in Independence, Missouri, on March 6, 1831, and on April 7, 1832, their third baby girl was born in Lyman Wight's tent, so they named the baby Harriet Wight. She was the first Mormon girl born in Independence. Laura and Morris bought their inheritance on Little Prairie and settled down. John Murdock lost his wife after giving birth to twins. The Prophet and his wife took the twins, and Laura and Morris took his boy who was just older than Paulina and a he was a great help to Laura.
-------------------------------
Death of Laura Phelps.
History of the Church Volume 4, p. 513
Wednesday, 2.—Sister Laura Phelps, wife of Morris Phelps, died, aged 36 years. She was driven from Jackson county in 1833, was in the persecution of Missouri, in 1838, and went from Iowa to Missouri to assist in liberating her husband, and was left in the prison yard when he made his escape, willing to suffer all the abuses a savage horde could inflict upon her to set her companion free from the grasp of his murderous enemies. Her rest is glorious.
To H.C. KIMBALL.
For the Times and Seasons.
OBITUARY.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our highly esteemed and worthy sister, LAURA PHELPS, consort of Morris Phelps, who departed this life Feb. 2d, in the 36th year of her age. She was warned of her approaching dissolution, and desired her companion to have her remains conveyed to Nauvoo, and there be interred with her old tried friends, who, with her, had passed through many trials, and afflictions, and had their days shortened by the unparalleled cruelties which had been heaped upon them. She was one of the first who embraced the gospel, consequently suffered much persecution from her friends; but by leaving them, and also her father's family, to be gathered with the Saints, she manifested to the world that no sacrifice was too great for her to make for the cause which she had espoused. She was one of the number driven from Jackson county, in 1833, at which time she suffered many privations, but her mind was calm and unruffled, for she had a firm reliance on Him whose arm is able to save all who put their trust in Him. During our persecutions in Mo. in '39, she endeared herself to many of her friends by her acts of kindness, and in many instances her conduct was truly heroic. When my life was sought at Richmond, and my brethren in prison had great anxiety on my account, she interceded with my pursuers, who were nearly thirty in number, and actually convinced them that I was another person, altogether, and the pursuit was stopped. She, afterwards, in company with her brother, left her home in Iowa Territory, together with her tender offspring, and traveled a distance of nearly two hundred miles on horseback, to assist in the deliverance of her companion, or devise means whereby he and his brethren might make their escape from Prison; which thing was effected, and she left among a savage horde to suffer such abuses as they saw fit to inflict upon her, but through the goodness of God she was delivered from their hands and returned in peace to the bosom of her family and friends. Much might be said of the character of our deceased friend, but our paper will not permit us to be lengthy in our eulogies on the dead. We have penned the above acts to be handed down to future generations as a memorial of her, for her faith, her patience, and her integrity to her friends and her religion.
-----Family Burial Notes:
Laura was more than likely buried in the OLD, OLD, Nauvoo Cemetery which was near the intersection of White and Durphy Streets. This cemetery was only 3 blocks north of where Morris Phelps later bought property after Laura's death when the family moved from Macedonia to Nauvoo. This cemetery filled up and then the Old Nauvoo Burial grounds were opened in 1842. (So she could be either place)There happens to be another memorial for Laura but the person listed her as Laura Phelps Clark. I tried to get him to change it but he hasn't. Anyway, when Laura died the family was living in Ramus also known as Macedonia, Hancock County, Illinois. (It is now called Webster.)This is according to the Autobiography of Mary Ann Phelps Rich, Laura's daughter. The Nauvoo City Cemetery is EAST of town just up Mulholland street and the Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds are SOUTHEAST of town traveling up Parley's street where it then curves into E Co Rd 2300. Information provided by:
Cathy Peacock ggg-granddaughter
Laura Clark daughter of Mary "Polly" Keeler & Timothy Baldwin Clark. She was the 3rd oldest child.
Inscription:
In Loving Memory of Laura Clark Phelps
Beloved Wife of Morris Charles Phelps
Married 25 April 1826
-----------Marriage information:
Marriage date recorded as April 28, 1826 in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Lawrence County Recorder's Marriage Records—1821--1849:
Vol. A,
Page 100 -- Married January 23, 1825 – John Sargent – Mira Clark, by John C. Ruark, J.P.;
Page 132 -- This day, to wit, the 12th of April, 1826, Issued Marriage Licence to Morris Phelps and Laury Clark.
J. M. McLean, Clerk
"I, John A. McReynolds, ordained minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church do hereby certify that on the 28th day of April, I joined together as husband and wife in the holy state of matrimony Morris Phelps and Laurey Clark. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1826."
John A. McReynolds, MG
---------------Family Notes:
The family took her to Nauvoo to be buried in the old pioneer graveyard southwest of the city [probably a hundred paces southwest of the current Nauvoo Temple]. Their dear Prophet Joseph Smith and their kind friend, Heber C. Kimball, preached her funeral sermons. Joseph in comforting words told of her life that had been short in years, but full of noble accomplishments. He said her exaltation was assured. Heber C. Kimball wrote her obituary in the "Times and Seasons" in March 1, 1842, and Church history tells that Joseph Smith entered her passing in his diary.
LIFE HISTORY OF LAURA CLARK
by Morris Calvin Phelps
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives
Source: Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Church Archives. Grammar has been standardized.
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives, Pg. 1
[page 1] Life history of Laura Clark, daughter of Timothy Baldwin Clark and Polly Keeler, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Married Morris Charles Phelps April 12, 1826 [many different dates, however see Lawrence Marriage Records above]. They had five children--Paulina Eliza, Mary Ann, Harriet Wight, Joseph Morris, and Jacob Spencer, who died March 13, 1843, when still a baby.
She, in connection, with her husband, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in August 1831, and was baptized in the Dupage River, Cook County, Illinois.
Morris met Laura when he traveled to visit his Keneipp relatives. In 1871 Morris said, "There never was a woman on earth that I thought more of, and that affection was never diminished."
Their first baby was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, in 1827. Morris and Laura then moved to Tazewell County, Illinois, and then Chicago and then to near the Dupage River. In Tazewell County, Morris took up a farm and built a sawmill on Willow Creek. Mary Ann was born here on 6 August 1829.
Laura first heard of the Book of Mormon while Morris was away on business in Tazewell County, and she wrote him and he told Charles C. Rich and others. After joining the Church, they followed the call of the Church and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in October 1831. They arrived in Independence, Missouri, on March 6, 1831, and on April 7, 1832, their third baby girl was born in Lyman Wight's tent, so they named the baby Harriet Wight. She was the first Mormon girl born in Independence. Laura and Morris bought their inheritance on Little Prairie and settled down. John Murdock lost his wife after giving birth to twins. The Prophet and his wife took the twins, and Laura and Morris took his boy who was just older than Paulina and a he was a great help to Laura.
-------------------------------
Death of Laura Phelps.
History of the Church Volume 4, p. 513
Wednesday, 2.—Sister Laura Phelps, wife of Morris Phelps, died, aged 36 years. She was driven from Jackson county in 1833, was in the persecution of Missouri, in 1838, and went from Iowa to Missouri to assist in liberating her husband, and was left in the prison yard when he made his escape, willing to suffer all the abuses a savage horde could inflict upon her to set her companion free from the grasp of his murderous enemies. Her rest is glorious.
To H.C. KIMBALL.
For the Times and Seasons.
OBITUARY.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our highly esteemed and worthy sister, LAURA PHELPS, consort of Morris Phelps, who departed this life Feb. 2d, in the 36th year of her age. She was warned of her approaching dissolution, and desired her companion to have her remains conveyed to Nauvoo, and there be interred with her old tried friends, who, with her, had passed through many trials, and afflictions, and had their days shortened by the unparalleled cruelties which had been heaped upon them. She was one of the first who embraced the gospel, consequently suffered much persecution from her friends; but by leaving them, and also her father's family, to be gathered with the Saints, she manifested to the world that no sacrifice was too great for her to make for the cause which she had espoused. She was one of the number driven from Jackson county, in 1833, at which time she suffered many privations, but her mind was calm and unruffled, for she had a firm reliance on Him whose arm is able to save all who put their trust in Him. During our persecutions in Mo. in '39, she endeared herself to many of her friends by her acts of kindness, and in many instances her conduct was truly heroic. When my life was sought at Richmond, and my brethren in prison had great anxiety on my account, she interceded with my pursuers, who were nearly thirty in number, and actually convinced them that I was another person, altogether, and the pursuit was stopped. She, afterwards, in company with her brother, left her home in Iowa Territory, together with her tender offspring, and traveled a distance of nearly two hundred miles on horseback, to assist in the deliverance of her companion, or devise means whereby he and his brethren might make their escape from Prison; which thing was effected, and she left among a savage horde to suffer such abuses as they saw fit to inflict upon her, but through the goodness of God she was delivered from their hands and returned in peace to the bosom of her family and friends. Much might be said of the character of our deceased friend, but our paper will not permit us to be lengthy in our eulogies on the dead. We have penned the above acts to be handed down to future generations as a memorial of her, for her faith, her patience, and her integrity to her friends and her religion.
-----Family Burial Notes:
Laura was more than likely buried in the OLD, OLD, Nauvoo Cemetery which was near the intersection of White and Durphy Streets. This cemetery was only 3 blocks north of where Morris Phelps later bought property after Laura's death when the family moved from Macedonia to Nauvoo. This cemetery filled up and then the Old Nauvoo Burial grounds were opened in 1842. (So she could be either place)There happens to be another memorial for Laura but the person listed her as Laura Phelps Clark. I tried to get him to change it but he hasn't. Anyway, when Laura died the family was living in Ramus also known as Macedonia, Hancock County, Illinois. (It is now called Webster.)This is according to the Autobiography of Mary Ann Phelps Rich, Laura's daughter. The Nauvoo City Cemetery is EAST of town just up Mulholland street and the Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds are SOUTHEAST of town traveling up Parley's street where it then curves into E Co Rd 2300. Information provided by:
Cathy Peacock ggg-granddaughter
Inscription:
In Loving Memory of Laura Clark Phelps
Beloved Wife of Morris Charles Phelps
Married 25 April 1826
-----------Marriage information:
Marriage date recorded as April 28, 1826 in Lawrence County, Illinois.
Lawrence County Recorder's Marriage Records—1821--1849:
Vol. A,
Page 100 -- Married January 23, 1825 – John Sargent – Mira Clark, by John C. Ruark, J.P.;
Page 132 -- This day, to wit, the 12th of April, 1826, Issued Marriage Licence to Morris Phelps and Laury Clark.
J. M. McLean, Clerk
"I, John A. McReynolds, ordained minister of the Gospel in the Methodist Episcopal Church do hereby certify that on the 28th day of April, I joined together as husband and wife in the holy state of matrimony Morris Phelps and Laurey Clark. In Witness whereof I hereunto set my hand and seal this 29th day of April 1826."
John A. McReynolds, MG
---------------Family Notes:
The family took her to Nauvoo to be buried in the old pioneer graveyard southwest of the city [probably a hundred paces southwest of the current Nauvoo Temple]. Their dear Prophet Joseph Smith and their kind friend, Heber C. Kimball, preached her funeral sermons. Joseph in comforting words told of her life that had been short in years, but full of noble accomplishments. He said her exaltation was assured. Heber C. Kimball wrote her obituary in the "Times and Seasons" in March 1, 1842, and Church history tells that Joseph Smith entered her passing in his diary.
LIFE HISTORY OF LAURA CLARK
by Morris Calvin Phelps
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives
Source: Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Church Archives. Grammar has been standardized.
Biography of Laura Clark, typescript, LDS Archives, Pg. 1
[page 1] Life history of Laura Clark, daughter of Timothy Baldwin Clark and Polly Keeler, was born in Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Married Morris Charles Phelps April 12, 1826 [many different dates, however see Lawrence Marriage Records above]. They had five children--Paulina Eliza, Mary Ann, Harriet Wight, Joseph Morris, and Jacob Spencer, who died March 13, 1843, when still a baby.
She, in connection, with her husband, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in August 1831, and was baptized in the Dupage River, Cook County, Illinois.
Morris met Laura when he traveled to visit his Keneipp relatives. In 1871 Morris said, "There never was a woman on earth that I thought more of, and that affection was never diminished."
Their first baby was born in Lawrence County, Illinois, in 1827. Morris and Laura then moved to Tazewell County, Illinois, and then Chicago and then to near the Dupage River. In Tazewell County, Morris took up a farm and built a sawmill on Willow Creek. Mary Ann was born here on 6 August 1829.
Laura first heard of the Book of Mormon while Morris was away on business in Tazewell County, and she wrote him and he told Charles C. Rich and others. After joining the Church, they followed the call of the Church and moved to Jackson County, Missouri, in October 1831. They arrived in Independence, Missouri, on March 6, 1831, and on April 7, 1832, their third baby girl was born in Lyman Wight's tent, so they named the baby Harriet Wight. She was the first Mormon girl born in Independence. Laura and Morris bought their inheritance on Little Prairie and settled down. John Murdock lost his wife after giving birth to twins. The Prophet and his wife took the twins, and Laura and Morris took his boy who was just older than Paulina and a he was a great help to Laura.
-------------------------------
Death of Laura Phelps.
History of the Church Volume 4, p. 513
Wednesday, 2.—Sister Laura Phelps, wife of Morris Phelps, died, aged 36 years. She was driven from Jackson county in 1833, was in the persecution of Missouri, in 1838, and went from Iowa to Missouri to assist in liberating her husband, and was left in the prison yard when he made his escape, willing to suffer all the abuses a savage horde could inflict upon her to set her companion free from the grasp of his murderous enemies. Her rest is glorious.
To H.C. KIMBALL.
For the Times and Seasons.
OBITUARY.
It is with deep regret that we announce the death of our highly esteemed and worthy sister, LAURA PHELPS, consort of Morris Phelps, who departed this life Feb. 2d, in the 36th year of her age. She was warned of her approaching dissolution, and desired her companion to have her remains conveyed to Nauvoo, and there be interred with her old tried friends, who, with her, had passed through many trials, and afflictions, and had their days shortened by the unparalleled cruelties which had been heaped upon them. She was one of the first who embraced the gospel, consequently suffered much persecution from her friends; but by leaving them, and also her father's family, to be gathered with the Saints, she manifested to the world that no sacrifice was too great for her to make for the cause which she had espoused. She was one of the number driven from Jackson county, in 1833, at which time she suffered many privations, but her mind was calm and unruffled, for she had a firm reliance on Him whose arm is able to save all who put their trust in Him. During our persecutions in Mo. in '39, she endeared herself to many of her friends by her acts of kindness, and in many instances her conduct was truly heroic. When my life was sought at Richmond, and my brethren in prison had great anxiety on my account, she interceded with my pursuers, who were nearly thirty in number, and actually convinced them that I was another person, altogether, and the pursuit was stopped. She, afterwards, in company with her brother, left her home in Iowa Territory, together with her tender offspring, and traveled a distance of nearly two hundred miles on horseback, to assist in the deliverance of her companion, or devise means whereby he and his brethren might make their escape from Prison; which thing was effected, and she left among a savage horde to suffer such abuses as they saw fit to inflict upon her, but through the goodness of God she was delivered from their hands and returned in peace to the bosom of her family and friends. Much might be said of the character of our deceased friend, but our paper will not permit us to be lengthy in our eulogies on the dead. We have penned the above acts to be handed down to future generations as a memorial of her, for her faith, her patience, and her integrity to her friends and her religion.
-----Family Burial Notes:
Laura was more than likely buried in the OLD, OLD, Nauvoo Cemetery which was near the intersection of White and Durphy Streets. This cemetery was only 3 blocks north of where Morris Phelps later bought property after Laura's death when the family moved from Macedonia to Nauvoo. This cemetery filled up and then the Old Nauvoo Burial grounds were opened in 1842. (So she could be either place)There happens to be another memorial for Laura but the person listed her as Laura Phelps Clark. I tried to get him to change it but he hasn't. Anyway, when Laura died the family was living in Ramus also known as Macedonia, Hancock County, Illinois. (It is now called Webster.)This is according to the Autobiography of Mary Ann Phelps Rich, Laura's daughter. The Nauvoo City Cemetery is EAST of town just up Mulholland street and the Old Nauvoo Burial Grounds are SOUTHEAST of town traveling up Parley's street where it then curves into E Co Rd 2300. Information provided by:
Cathy Peacock ggg-granddaughter
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