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Sarah <I>Williams</I> Waylett

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Sarah Williams Waylett

Birth
Denbighshire, Wales
Death
30 Nov 1909 (aged 74)
Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, USA
Burial
Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, USA Add to Map
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Daughter of Rees Williams and Leah Jones

Married William Henry Waylett, 11 Feb 1853, Ship Jersey, enroute to U.S. from Liverpool, England

Children - Leah Maria Waylett, William Henry Waylett, Matilda Ann Waylett, Noel Byron Waylett, Rees William Waylett, Deborah Mary Waylett, Ellen Marie Waylett, Sarah Abigail Waylett, Margaret Mabel Waylett

History - Sarah Williams was born November 29, 1835, to Rees Williams and Leah Jones of Denbigh, Wales. Sarah and William met in Wales and also became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were taught and baptized by Elder Perry, a missionary in the vicinity of Denbigh, County. William and Sarah decided to marry and immigrate to America with the Williams family, who also were immigrating. They sailed for America on the ship Jersey on February 5, 1853. The ship's captain married Sarah and William on 11 February 1853. They arrived in New Orleans on 22 Mar 1853.

They crossed the plains in Captain Joseph W. Young's Handcart Company in 1853, walking all the way-pushing and pulling their belongings in handcarts. While residing in Salt Lake City, Utah, one child, Leah Maria, was born to the couple. The family moved to Brigham City, Utah, in about 1857. While they were there, 7 more children were born to them: William Henry Jr., Matilda Ann, Noel Byron, Rees William, Deborah Mary, Ellen Marie, and Sarah Abigail.

In 1872 the family moved to Malad, Idaho where 3 more children were born. They were Margaret Mabel, Peter, and Mary. William worked at the Gristmill in Malad until 1879. While returning from work, driving a wagon and team, the team ran and he was severely injured. William died a few days later on 17 October 1879.

Sarah Williams Waylett died 30 November 1909 in Malad, Idaho.

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Daughter of Rees Williams and Leah Jones

Married William Henry Waylett, 11 Feb 1853, Ship Jersey, enroute to U.S. from Liverpool, England

Children - Leah Maria Waylett, William Henry Waylett, Matilda Ann Waylett, Noel Byron Waylett, Rees William Waylett, Deborah Mary Waylett, Ellen Marie Waylett, Sarah Abigail Waylett, Margaret Mabel Waylett

History - Sarah Williams was born November 29, 1835, to Rees Williams and Leah Jones of Denbigh, Wales. Sarah and William met in Wales and also became members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They were taught and baptized by Elder Perry, a missionary in the vicinity of Denbigh, County. William and Sarah decided to marry and immigrate to America with the Williams family, who also were immigrating. They sailed for America on the ship Jersey on February 5, 1853. The ship's captain married Sarah and William on 11 February 1853. They arrived in New Orleans on 22 Mar 1853.

They crossed the plains in Captain Joseph W. Young's Handcart Company in 1853, walking all the way-pushing and pulling their belongings in handcarts. While residing in Salt Lake City, Utah, one child, Leah Maria, was born to the couple. The family moved to Brigham City, Utah, in about 1857. While they were there, 7 more children were born to them: William Henry Jr., Matilda Ann, Noel Byron, Rees William, Deborah Mary, Ellen Marie, and Sarah Abigail.

In 1872 the family moved to Malad, Idaho where 3 more children were born. They were Margaret Mabel, Peter, and Mary. William worked at the Gristmill in Malad until 1879. While returning from work, driving a wagon and team, the team ran and he was severely injured. William died a few days later on 17 October 1879.

Sarah Williams Waylett died 30 November 1909 in Malad, Idaho.

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  • Created by: SMS
  • Added: Mar 15, 2009
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34839857/sarah-waylett: accessed ), memorial page for Sarah Williams Waylett (29 Nov 1835–30 Nov 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 34839857, citing Malad City Cemetery, Malad City, Oneida County, Idaho, USA; Maintained by SMS (contributor 46491005).