Daughter of Isaac Davis and Sarah Ann Saulsbury

Married Laban Morrill, 17 Oct 1854, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah

History - Lydia Ann was born in New Castle, Ontario, Canada. At the age of eighteen she came to Utah in an Independent Wagon Company led by her brother-in-law, Levi Calvin. She had a mild disposition and was very helpful to others. She often sacrificed her own pleasure to make others happy. She loved the great outdoors, and was never happier than when wandering through the fields or woods gathering wild berries or fishing in the rivers or mountain streams.

While living in Utah she had to support herself by working in private homes as a seamstress or by doing general housework. She was working for Laban Morrill's second wife, Permelia Hardmore Drury, and her five sons. Laban's first wife, Esther Lorraine Brown, and her three children had died previously.

Lydia became his third wife on October 17, 1854. Laban and his second wife had helped to build a fort at Johnson' s Springs which became known as Johnson’s Fort. He was to help protect cattle from frequent Indian raids. They made their home in Cedar Fort where seven of her ten children were born. She lived in harmony with Permelia and her family. When Laban married Mary Elizabeth Lemon Buchannan she and her children also became part of the large happy family. Later Mary Elizabeth Lemon Buchannan divorced.

Laban was called on a mission to the North Central States in 1872. After his return he was called to go to Springdale on the Virgin River and help establish the "United Order" there. When the "United Order" was later disbanded, he returned to Fort Johnson. They moved to Circleville where they tried to help the struggling community survive. Then they moved to Junction in 1877 where he built a home on City Creek, a mile from town and planted orchards. They later moved into the town and built two houses - one for Permelia' s family and one for Lydia's family.

In March of 1885 Laban was arrested for polygamy. He was 71 years old and had been married to Permelia Drury for 41 years and to Lydia Davis for 31 years. Because of his age and blindness he chose to divorce Lydia rather than go to prison. The divorce became final on 9 June 1886. He did not live with Lydia after that time but he and Permelia continued to visit her and he still referred to her as his wife. Permelia died of an accident on September 6, 1892. The following year Lydia died on September 22, 1893 at the age of 60 years. She was known as Aunt Lydia among the people in the community.