Frances Manning
26 September 1789 - 29 September 1844
by Elaine Johnson
Frances was born on a plantation in Pitt county, North Carolina, barely a month before that state ratified the new United States constitution. She was the youngest child of Reuben and Diana McCoy Manning. She married Henry Jolley when she was sixteen years old. He was an entire month older than she was. Their first child was born nine months and one day later. They had four children in October 1814 when Henry enlisted in the Militia to fight in the War of 1812. The youngest was barely a year old. He returned to her unharmed.
In 1825, with one toddler and several older children, Frances and Henry moved west into Tennessee where land was cheap and fertile. A wagon train brought the household and slaves. They began a new plantation near Dresden in Weakley county.
One day early in 1842 changed Frances' life forever. Two missionaries stopped and spoke to her husband and sons as they worked in the fields. After the men had left the family gathered back at the house to share the message they had received with their wives. Henry and other members of the family were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints later that spring. Frances wasn't ready yet. On the twenty-first of April they began the journey to Nauvoo, Illinois. They had sold their land, their slaves, and said a final goodbye to family and friends. Three of Frances' daughters were left behind in Tennessee with their husbands. The wagon train faced taunts and ridicule as it moved north. Henry and Frances obtained a lot on the corner of Wells and Samuel streets, due north of the Temple lot. The men of the family began farming and working on the Temple.
On the 12th day of January, 1844, my sons and myself were ordained Elders by Patriarch Hyrum Smith. My dear wife Frances was also baptized a member of the church. She was a wonderful wife and mother, but it took her a little longer to gain a testimony, I think hers was the stronger because she worked hard for it.
Summer passed and Autumn came. Rainy weather adding to the swampy condition near the river around Nauvoo caused fever to spread among the Saints. Many fell prey to the malady and death stalked through the city. My beloved wife, Frances, whose body had become weakened through our troubles, contracted the disease and despite all our efforts and prayers, she passed away on September 29, 1844. It seemed again the tragedy and sorrow should be our continuous lot. She had been a loving, courageous mother and helpmate, always more concerned about the welfare of others than for herself. We tenderly prepared her for burial and after a lovely service we laid her earthly remains to rest in the Nauvoo cemetery. There were many others who suffered similar losses and we tried to bear each others crosses.
Work was now rushed to complete the Temple. My sons, grandsons and I worked continuously on the structure, often having only bread, sorghum and water for nourishment. When the Temple was completed we all had our endowments on January 5, 1846. My daughter-in-law, Brittiana Mayo Jolley, wife of H.B.M. stood proxy for my dear wife Frances and Frances' parents were also endowed on January 5, 1846. We were so happy and repaid for all our troubles and past sorrows.
© Copyright 1997 Elaine Johnson. Descendants of this person may copy this history for their own use and the use of their families.
26 September 1789 - 29 September 1844
by Elaine Johnson
Frances was born on a plantation in Pitt county, North Carolina, barely a month before that state ratified the new United States constitution. She was the youngest child of Reuben and Diana McCoy Manning. She married Henry Jolley when she was sixteen years old. He was an entire month older than she was. Their first child was born nine months and one day later. They had four children in October 1814 when Henry enlisted in the Militia to fight in the War of 1812. The youngest was barely a year old. He returned to her unharmed.
In 1825, with one toddler and several older children, Frances and Henry moved west into Tennessee where land was cheap and fertile. A wagon train brought the household and slaves. They began a new plantation near Dresden in Weakley county.
One day early in 1842 changed Frances' life forever. Two missionaries stopped and spoke to her husband and sons as they worked in the fields. After the men had left the family gathered back at the house to share the message they had received with their wives. Henry and other members of the family were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints later that spring. Frances wasn't ready yet. On the twenty-first of April they began the journey to Nauvoo, Illinois. They had sold their land, their slaves, and said a final goodbye to family and friends. Three of Frances' daughters were left behind in Tennessee with their husbands. The wagon train faced taunts and ridicule as it moved north. Henry and Frances obtained a lot on the corner of Wells and Samuel streets, due north of the Temple lot. The men of the family began farming and working on the Temple.
On the 12th day of January, 1844, my sons and myself were ordained Elders by Patriarch Hyrum Smith. My dear wife Frances was also baptized a member of the church. She was a wonderful wife and mother, but it took her a little longer to gain a testimony, I think hers was the stronger because she worked hard for it.
Summer passed and Autumn came. Rainy weather adding to the swampy condition near the river around Nauvoo caused fever to spread among the Saints. Many fell prey to the malady and death stalked through the city. My beloved wife, Frances, whose body had become weakened through our troubles, contracted the disease and despite all our efforts and prayers, she passed away on September 29, 1844. It seemed again the tragedy and sorrow should be our continuous lot. She had been a loving, courageous mother and helpmate, always more concerned about the welfare of others than for herself. We tenderly prepared her for burial and after a lovely service we laid her earthly remains to rest in the Nauvoo cemetery. There were many others who suffered similar losses and we tried to bear each others crosses.
Work was now rushed to complete the Temple. My sons, grandsons and I worked continuously on the structure, often having only bread, sorghum and water for nourishment. When the Temple was completed we all had our endowments on January 5, 1846. My daughter-in-law, Brittiana Mayo Jolley, wife of H.B.M. stood proxy for my dear wife Frances and Frances' parents were also endowed on January 5, 1846. We were so happy and repaid for all our troubles and past sorrows.
© Copyright 1997 Elaine Johnson. Descendants of this person may copy this history for their own use and the use of their families.
Frances Manning
26 September 1789 - 29 September 1844
by Elaine Johnson
Frances was born on a plantation in Pitt county, North Carolina, barely a month before that state ratified the new United States constitution. She was the youngest child of Reuben and Diana McCoy Manning. She married Henry Jolley when she was sixteen years old. He was an entire month older than she was. Their first child was born nine months and one day later. They had four children in October 1814 when Henry enlisted in the Militia to fight in the War of 1812. The youngest was barely a year old. He returned to her unharmed.
In 1825, with one toddler and several older children, Frances and Henry moved west into Tennessee where land was cheap and fertile. A wagon train brought the household and slaves. They began a new plantation near Dresden in Weakley county.
One day early in 1842 changed Frances' life forever. Two missionaries stopped and spoke to her husband and sons as they worked in the fields. After the men had left the family gathered back at the house to share the message they had received with their wives. Henry and other members of the family were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints later that spring. Frances wasn't ready yet. On the twenty-first of April they began the journey to Nauvoo, Illinois. They had sold their land, their slaves, and said a final goodbye to family and friends. Three of Frances' daughters were left behind in Tennessee with their husbands. The wagon train faced taunts and ridicule as it moved north. Henry and Frances obtained a lot on the corner of Wells and Samuel streets, due north of the Temple lot. The men of the family began farming and working on the Temple.
On the 12th day of January, 1844, my sons and myself were ordained Elders by Patriarch Hyrum Smith. My dear wife Frances was also baptized a member of the church. She was a wonderful wife and mother, but it took her a little longer to gain a testimony, I think hers was the stronger because she worked hard for it.
Summer passed and Autumn came. Rainy weather adding to the swampy condition near the river around Nauvoo caused fever to spread among the Saints. Many fell prey to the malady and death stalked through the city. My beloved wife, Frances, whose body had become weakened through our troubles, contracted the disease and despite all our efforts and prayers, she passed away on September 29, 1844. It seemed again the tragedy and sorrow should be our continuous lot. She had been a loving, courageous mother and helpmate, always more concerned about the welfare of others than for herself. We tenderly prepared her for burial and after a lovely service we laid her earthly remains to rest in the Nauvoo cemetery. There were many others who suffered similar losses and we tried to bear each others crosses.
Work was now rushed to complete the Temple. My sons, grandsons and I worked continuously on the structure, often having only bread, sorghum and water for nourishment. When the Temple was completed we all had our endowments on January 5, 1846. My daughter-in-law, Brittiana Mayo Jolley, wife of H.B.M. stood proxy for my dear wife Frances and Frances' parents were also endowed on January 5, 1846. We were so happy and repaid for all our troubles and past sorrows.
© Copyright 1997 Elaine Johnson. Descendants of this person may copy this history for their own use and the use of their families.
26 September 1789 - 29 September 1844
by Elaine Johnson
Frances was born on a plantation in Pitt county, North Carolina, barely a month before that state ratified the new United States constitution. She was the youngest child of Reuben and Diana McCoy Manning. She married Henry Jolley when she was sixteen years old. He was an entire month older than she was. Their first child was born nine months and one day later. They had four children in October 1814 when Henry enlisted in the Militia to fight in the War of 1812. The youngest was barely a year old. He returned to her unharmed.
In 1825, with one toddler and several older children, Frances and Henry moved west into Tennessee where land was cheap and fertile. A wagon train brought the household and slaves. They began a new plantation near Dresden in Weakley county.
One day early in 1842 changed Frances' life forever. Two missionaries stopped and spoke to her husband and sons as they worked in the fields. After the men had left the family gathered back at the house to share the message they had received with their wives. Henry and other members of the family were baptized into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints later that spring. Frances wasn't ready yet. On the twenty-first of April they began the journey to Nauvoo, Illinois. They had sold their land, their slaves, and said a final goodbye to family and friends. Three of Frances' daughters were left behind in Tennessee with their husbands. The wagon train faced taunts and ridicule as it moved north. Henry and Frances obtained a lot on the corner of Wells and Samuel streets, due north of the Temple lot. The men of the family began farming and working on the Temple.
On the 12th day of January, 1844, my sons and myself were ordained Elders by Patriarch Hyrum Smith. My dear wife Frances was also baptized a member of the church. She was a wonderful wife and mother, but it took her a little longer to gain a testimony, I think hers was the stronger because she worked hard for it.
Summer passed and Autumn came. Rainy weather adding to the swampy condition near the river around Nauvoo caused fever to spread among the Saints. Many fell prey to the malady and death stalked through the city. My beloved wife, Frances, whose body had become weakened through our troubles, contracted the disease and despite all our efforts and prayers, she passed away on September 29, 1844. It seemed again the tragedy and sorrow should be our continuous lot. She had been a loving, courageous mother and helpmate, always more concerned about the welfare of others than for herself. We tenderly prepared her for burial and after a lovely service we laid her earthly remains to rest in the Nauvoo cemetery. There were many others who suffered similar losses and we tried to bear each others crosses.
Work was now rushed to complete the Temple. My sons, grandsons and I worked continuously on the structure, often having only bread, sorghum and water for nourishment. When the Temple was completed we all had our endowments on January 5, 1846. My daughter-in-law, Brittiana Mayo Jolley, wife of H.B.M. stood proxy for my dear wife Frances and Frances' parents were also endowed on January 5, 1846. We were so happy and repaid for all our troubles and past sorrows.
© Copyright 1997 Elaine Johnson. Descendants of this person may copy this history for their own use and the use of their families.
