Born 1796 Claines, Worcestershire, England
Death 22 Aug 1868 Aston, Birmingham, Worc., England
Farmer Loses Life at Coalville in Peculiar Manner.
(Special to Herald-Republican.)
Coalville, June 20.-While working on his farm, two miles east of here, James Staples, well known farmer, was seized with convulsions and falling into an irrigation ditch, containing about four inches of water, was drowned before assistance could reach him. His son who, had been assisting him, went to the barn to do some chores and upon his return found his father lying face downward in the ditch. Life was extinct.
The Salt Lake herald, June 21, 1910
Services Over Remains of James B. Staples
Funeral services over the remains of James B. Staples were held in the Cluff meeting house Sunday, June 19th, bishop John T. Wilde presiding.
Services opened by singing "Come Ye Disconsolate" under the direction of J. H. Barber. Prayer by ex-Bishop Edward Sawley. Singing "It is Well With My Soul." George Beard was the first speaker, followed by W. H. Branch. Next ex-Bishop Frank Croft spoke. Solo by Miss Mary A. Williams. Ex-Bishop Edward Sawley and Bishop John F. Wilde occupied the remainder of the time. Closing hymn, "Wanted on the Other Side." Benediction by Counselor T. L. Chappell.
James Brigham Staples was born in Chelthan, Cloustershire, Engand March 23, 1853. Began work when eight years old as an errand boy, and later as a gun-barrel borer. On the 20th day of June, 1868, together with his sister Fannie, set sail from Liverpool and arrived in New York harbor, Aug. 11th, and going on to Fort Bennion, Neb., where they arrived on the 14th of August. On the 28th of the same moth they left Fort Bennion with Capt. Mumford's mule train of 28 wagons, arriving in Salt Lake City, September 24th.
About two years later he removed to Coalville. Was married to Sarah Ellen Shaw, August 1st, 1877, in this city, Robert Salmon performed the ceremony. The deceased was born in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and died a faithful member of the same. He leaves a wife, three sons, four daughters and a sister, Mrs. J. R. Stuart of Morgan, besides a host of friends to mourn his death.
The Coalville Times Friday June 24, 1910
Born 1796 Claines, Worcestershire, England
Death 22 Aug 1868 Aston, Birmingham, Worc., England
Farmer Loses Life at Coalville in Peculiar Manner.
(Special to Herald-Republican.)
Coalville, June 20.-While working on his farm, two miles east of here, James Staples, well known farmer, was seized with convulsions and falling into an irrigation ditch, containing about four inches of water, was drowned before assistance could reach him. His son who, had been assisting him, went to the barn to do some chores and upon his return found his father lying face downward in the ditch. Life was extinct.
The Salt Lake herald, June 21, 1910
Services Over Remains of James B. Staples
Funeral services over the remains of James B. Staples were held in the Cluff meeting house Sunday, June 19th, bishop John T. Wilde presiding.
Services opened by singing "Come Ye Disconsolate" under the direction of J. H. Barber. Prayer by ex-Bishop Edward Sawley. Singing "It is Well With My Soul." George Beard was the first speaker, followed by W. H. Branch. Next ex-Bishop Frank Croft spoke. Solo by Miss Mary A. Williams. Ex-Bishop Edward Sawley and Bishop John F. Wilde occupied the remainder of the time. Closing hymn, "Wanted on the Other Side." Benediction by Counselor T. L. Chappell.
James Brigham Staples was born in Chelthan, Cloustershire, Engand March 23, 1853. Began work when eight years old as an errand boy, and later as a gun-barrel borer. On the 20th day of June, 1868, together with his sister Fannie, set sail from Liverpool and arrived in New York harbor, Aug. 11th, and going on to Fort Bennion, Neb., where they arrived on the 14th of August. On the 28th of the same moth they left Fort Bennion with Capt. Mumford's mule train of 28 wagons, arriving in Salt Lake City, September 24th.
About two years later he removed to Coalville. Was married to Sarah Ellen Shaw, August 1st, 1877, in this city, Robert Salmon performed the ceremony. The deceased was born in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and died a faithful member of the same. He leaves a wife, three sons, four daughters and a sister, Mrs. J. R. Stuart of Morgan, besides a host of friends to mourn his death.
The Coalville Times Friday June 24, 1910
Family Members
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James Richard Staples
1878–1960
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John William Staples
1880–1968
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Louisa Ann Staples Wright
1882–1944
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Joseph Henry Staples
1884–1884
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Emma Elizabeth Staples Wheaton
1885–1966
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Robert Staples
1886–1886
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Charley Staples
1888–1888
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Florence Staples
1889–1889
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Thomas G Staples
1890–1890
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Mary Ellen Staples Wright
1892–1984
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Joseph Fielding Staples
1894–1971
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Cecelia Dance Staples Gunn
1896–1992
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Zina May Staples
1899–1899
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