Name: David Tully LeBaron Sr.
Birth Date: 24 Nov 1822
Birth Place: LeRoy, Genesee, New York
Parents: David and Lydia Ann Batchelder LeBaron
Death Date: 31 Aug 1905
Death Place: Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
Arrival: 1854
Spouse: Esther Maleta Johnson
Marriage Date: 28 Mar or 04 Apr 1844
Marriage Place: Macedonia, Hancock, Illinois
Spouse's Birth Date: 12 Jan 1827
Spouse's Birth Place: Pomfret, Chautauqua, New York
Spouse's Death Date: 15 Mar 1876
Spouse's Death Place: Salt Lake City, Utah
Married 2nd: Harriet Naomi Johnson Date: 3 Apr 1876 , Salt Lake City, Utah Born: 5 Jul 1860 , Santaquin, Utah, Utah Died: 18 Jul 1950 , Barnwell, Alberta, Canada David was left an orphan at the age of eight. He went to live with his sister, Naomi , and her family. According to records, Naomi and her husband were baptized on the day they were married, and David was baptized about this same time. When he was 12, the family moved to Kirtland . In 1838 , David left because of the persecution of the saints. He faced more persecution in Missouri and Nauvoo . David was a close friend of the Prophet and gave him some of his own inheritance to help him. While in Illinois , David married Esther , and together they faced the persecution in Illinois . When they left, they stopped in Council Bluffs where Esther 's mother was living. While there they had two children and lost three of their children. In 1854 they crossed the plains. David helped at the time of Johnston 's Army and assisted whenever and wherever his help was needed during the early days. For a time they settled in Summit Creek , then moved to Santaquin . Later they helped settle both Payson and Spring Lake . In 1858 , David returned to Salt Lake where he built a home. Wherever they lived, David was active in the community and church, helping wherever he was needed. They planted a fine orchard as well as fruit and vegetable gardens. Esther wanted her children to get an education and helped them whenever possible. David homesteaded 160 acres on the south side of Utah Lake and was granted a deed by Ulysses S. Grant . He was partner in a saw mill, built fine row boats, trapped and hunted to help supplement their income. Before David 's death, he turned the homestead over to a son and moved to Mesa, Arizona , where he died. Children: Julia Ann , b. 27 Mar 1845 , Macedonia, Illinois . D. age 8 years. David Tully Jr., b. 25 Jan 1847 , Nauvoo, Illinois . Md. Harriet Naomi Johnson . D. 6 Jan 1899 . Joseph Hills , b. 18 Dec 1848 , Nauvoo, Illinois . D. age 5 years. Melissa Bloomfield , b. 21 Mar 1851 , Council Bluffs, Iowa . D. age 3 years. Esther Ella , b. 27 Nov 1853 , Council Bluffs, Iowa . Md. John Morrill . D. 19 Nov 1929 . William Johnson , b. 8 Feb 1856 , Payson, Utah . Md. Zina Susetta Johnson . D. 19 Nov 1929 . Don Moroni , b. 2 Feb 1858 , Salt Lake City, Utah . Md. Julia Ann Johnson . D. 21 Dec 1941 . Benjamin Franklin , b. 22 Aug 1860 , Salt Lake City, Utah . Md. Sarah Jane Johnson . D. 11 Dec 1946 . George Washington , b. 28 Jan 1863 , Salt Lake City, Utah . Md. Mary Ann Openshaw . D. 24 Mar 1958 . James Erastus , b. 24 Apr 1865 , Salt Lake City, Utah . D. age 2 years. Mary Eva , b. 26 Jun 1867 , Salt Lake City, Utah . Md. Willard Bay . D. 6 Oct 1958 . Edna Miriam , b. 2 Jun 1871 , Salt Lake City, Utah . Md. Edwin Elmer Sprague . D. 13 Oct 1898 . written by Homer LeBaron