Phebe Draper

1797 - 1879  (81 years)

• Name	Phebe Draper
  Born	9 Oct 1797	Rome, Oneida, New York
  Gender	Female
  _UID	2E1AD42415CA11D782E700047586F39BFD11
  Died	28 Feb 1879	Draper, Salt Lake, Utah
  Buried	Draper, Salt Lake, Utah
  Person ID	I4586	Linder-Hood
  Last Modified	20 May 2018

  
  

  Father	William Draper,   b. 9 Sep 1774, , Wyoming, Pa ,   d. 24 Dec 1854, Draper, Salt Lake Co., Ut  (Age 80 years)
  Mother	Lydia Lathrop,   b. 5 Nov 1775, Norwich, New London, CT ,   d. 18 Feb 1846, Killed by mob when driven from Nauvoo  (Age 70 years)
  Married	24 Dec 1794	Rome, Oneida. New York
  _UID	68C6F4A1DCC18C488E3017B388D21DBCEF8F
  Family ID	F1727	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	George Palmer, Jr,   b. 13 Jun 1795, Cramahe Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 8 Dec 1833, W. Loughborough, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada  (Age 38 years)
  Married	8 Apr 1815	Cramahe Twp., Northumberland, Ontario, Canada
  _UID	E50949BC1F155C4A8982F9904B6AA206BE1E
  Children	1. Lovina Palmer,   b. 20 Jul 1816, Cramahe Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 5 Feb 1887, Draper, Salt Lake, Utah  (Age 70 years)   2. Asahel Palmer,   b. 26 Jan 1819, Cramahe Township, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada   3. William George Palmer,   b. 25 Aug 1821, Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 4 Apr 1891, Provo, Utah, Utah  (Age 69 years)   4. Eliza Palmer,   b. 31 May 1824, Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada ,   d. Abt 1832, Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada  (Age 7 years)   5. Lydia Elizabeth Palmer,   b. 15 Oct 1826, Haldimand, Northumberland, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 13 Jul 1911, Boise, Ada, Idaho  (Age 84 years)   6. Zemira Palmer,   b. 9 Aug 1831, W. Loughborough, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 22 Oct 1880, Orderville, Kane, Utah  (Age 49 years)   7. Rhoda Palmer,   b. 15 Mar 1834, W. Loughborough, Frontenac, Ontario, Canada ,   d. 27 Dec 1879, Lewiston, Cache, Utah  (Age 45 years)
  Last Modified	21 May 2018 03:52:48
  Family ID	F1723	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Ebenezer Brown,   b. 6 Dec 1801 OR 6 Dec 1802, Salisbury, Herkimer, New York ,   d. 26 Jan 1878, Draper, Salt Lake Co., Ut  (Age 75 years)
  Married	28 Aug 1842	Pleasantville, Pike, Ill
  _UID	0D4491103E0DC74F89138B5F2156F9FC45EC
  Last Modified	21 May 2018 03:52:48
  Family ID	F1728	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Phebe Draper Palmer Brown Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 1, p.466 Phebe Draper Palmer Brown, the daughter of William and Lydia Lothrop Draper, was born in Rome,Oneida County, New York, October 9, 1797. The Drapers originally came from England to America in 1645, locating near Boston. The family spread through the New England States. In 1800, Thomas Draper and wife moved to Canada. His son, William, had left New York and settled in Pennsylvania. Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 1, p.466 Phebe married George Palmer in 1815 in Canada, when she was eighteen years old. To them were born seven children, Lovina, Osahel, William, Eliza,Lydia, Zemira and Rhoda. They joined the Church in 1833 and gathered with the Saints in Kirtland, Ohio. He died in 1835, leaving her with these small children. In the year 1836, Joseph Smith, Sr., gave her a blessing of comfort and promise. He told her if she was faithful and wise she would be blessed with a companion who would be a man of God, and that she would be able to bring up her family right; that she would have good, happy days. She suffered the hardships ofthe Saints, being driven from Kirtland to Missouri, and from Missouri to Nauvoo, Illinois, where the one promise of her blessing was fulfilled by her marriage to Ebenezer Brown in 1842, his wife having died leaving him with a family offour children. They were driven from their comfortable homes into the wilderness, where they were camping in the year 1846. Phebe went with the Mormon Battalion, being chosen as one of the laundresses. She was a kind-hearted woman and throughout the entire journey many of the burdens of the soldiers were lightened by her sympathy. She was one of the women selected to make the trip to San Diego, California, as her husband was a 2nd Sergeant of Company A. He was not mustered out of service until March 14, 1848. She, with her husband, traveled north where they participated in the search for gold in and around Sacramento, California. She helped wash gold to aid them on their journey to join the Saints who had gathered in Utah. She rode a mule (whose name was Ginny), all the way from California. In 1849, Ebenezer settled in Draper. Phebe moved from Salt Lakein the spring of 1850 with the children, they being the first family to settlein Draper. In 1853, her husband married Samantha Pulsipher, and in 1854, hemarried Mary Elizabeth Wright. In 1870, Mary died, leaving a family of small children, which Phebe took care of, making three families she had reared; her ownand two of her husband's. She acted as first postmistress of Draper and held aresponsible position in the Relief Society. She was a well read woman and hada fair education for that time. Ebenezer Brown died in 1878. Phebe lived in Draper until her death on February 28, 1879, being 82 years of age, a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Zemira Palmer was born August 9, 1831 in the Province of Upper Canada, the son of Phebe Draper andGeorge Palmer. After the death of his father his mother married Ebenezer Brown,and when she was given the privilege of accompanying her husband on the marchof the Mormon Battalion, Zemira asked to go with them. Although he was not oldenough to be a soldier he was given permission by the officers in charge to goprovided he could carry a gun and all the other necessary equipment. His mother, knowing the need of a growing boy for extra food, often purposely burned thebread served to the officers so that they would cut off the blackened crusts. These she saved for Zemira who said they tasted better than a piece of pie underother circumstances. After the disbanding of the Battalion in Los Angeles, Zemira helped his parents pan gold in order to get an outfit and enough provisionsto join the Saints in Utah. __________________ Reverend John Lathrop who was exiled from England came to America for religious freedom in 1623. Rev. Lathrop was the common ancestor of the Prophet Joseph Smith, Wilford Woodruff, Orson and Parley P. Pratt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and many others. Phoebe Draper (above) was born in Rome, Oneida County, New York 9 October 1797. The family first lived near Boston then spread through the New England states. In 1800, Thomas Draper and wife moved to Canada. His son William had left New York and moved to Pennsylvania. Phoebe married George Palmer in 1815, in Canada, when she was eighteen years old. To them were born seven children: Lovina, Osahel, William, Eliza, Lydia, Zemira and Rhoda. They joined the church in 1833 and gathered with the Saints in Kirtland, Ohio. George died in 1835, leaving Phoebe with these small children. In the year 1836, Joseph Smith, Sr., gave her a blessing of comfort and promise. He told her if she was faithful and wise she would be blessed with a companion who would be a man of God, and that she would be able to bring up her family right; that she would have good, happy days. She suffered the hardships of the Saints, being driven from Kirtland to Missouri, and from Missouri to Nauvoo, Illinois, where the one promise of her blessing was fulfilled by her marriage to Ebenezer Brown in 1842, his wife having died and left him with a family of four children. They were driven from their comfortable homes into the wilderness, where they were camping in the year 1846. The call came from the government for five hundred volunteers,(five hundred of their best men to fight in the war with Mexico.) The men were gathered at Council Bluff, Iowa, where they left from, and were known as the Mormon Battalion. Ebenezer Brown enlisted. His wife Phoebe also went along as a laundress. She made many of the soldiers burdens lighter by her kindness to them. They were mustered out of service in San Diego, California, 14 of March 1848. Mr. Brown's younger children were left in care of a married daughter, Harriet, wife of Oliver Shallon. They arrived in the valley before the parents. Gold being discovered in California, the parents being without money, decided to stay and wash out gold. She helped wash gold herself to help the on their journey back to the Saints who had gathered in Utah. She rode a mule (whose name was Ginny) all the way from California. In 1849, Brother Brown settled in Draper, Utah. She moved from Salt Lake in the spring of 1850 with the rest of the children, they being the first family to settle in Draper. In 1853, her husband married Samantha Pulsipher, and in 1854 he married Mary Elizabeth Wright. In 1870 Mary died, leaving a family of small children, which Phoebe took care of, making three families she raised, her own and two of her husband's. She acted as first postmistress of Draper, held a position in the Relief Society and was a faithful member. She was well read and had a fair education for that time. Her husband, Ebenezer Brown, died in 1878. She lived in Draper until her death on the 28th of February 1879, being 82 years of age, a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Heart Throbs of the West----page 75 & 76m Vol 2. Book - "Phebe Draper Palmer Brown 1797 - 1879 By Sarah Palmer Collenwood Res M 27O P174C." Phebe -Draper, age 18, married George Palmer, Jr. age 20, in 1844. She was baptized for him in the Mormon Church on April 8, 1844. Sealing Oct. 1, 1924. No children from the Ebenezer Brown marriage. Brown had 3 other wives. George Palmer, Jr. never accepted the Gospel. Phebe Draper --Born Rome, Oneida County, New York Oct. 9, 1797. 2nd Child of William Draper Sr & Lydia Lathrop. Phebe's brother was born at Richmond April 24, 1807. George died in 1834. Phebe arrived in Kirtland in 1834. Children: William. George 12 or 14, Lydia Elizabeth 8 or 9, Zemira 3 or 4 and Rhoda Ann, Baby. Joseph Smith, Sr. patriarch gave her a blessing in 1836. She would have a companion, a man of God. In 1842 she married Ebenezer Brown. He had 4 children. His former wife, Ann Weaver, died June 4, 1842. At Council Bluffs, Iowa, Ebenezer Brown joined the Battalion. Phebe was chosen as a laundress and cook. Her son Zemira became orderly to Captain Allen. She was always kind and sympathetic. Most women, children and sick soldiers were sent north from Santa Fe. She entered Santa Fe when 49 years old. Had good health and condition was good. She was one of four chosen to continue the march. Ebenezer, Phebe and Zemira went to Sutter's Fort, then to Salt Lake. She rode a mule named "Ginny" all-the way from California. They settled in Draper. Ebenezer was the first postmaster. She helped him. Ebenezer's Wives: Ann Weaver, Phebe, Mary Elizabeth Wright (Died Mar. 29, 1870) and Elsie Samantha Pulsipher. Phebe raised Mary's children (8) and Elsie's. Ebenezer died Jan 25, 1878 in Draper and Phebe died Feb, 28, 1879 at age 82. Book - "Women of the Mormon Battalion and Mississippi Saints - DUP Kate B.- Carter Dec. 1938". Phebe Draper Palmer Brown. Page- 12 Book - "Wives and Children of the Mormon Battalion - D U P April 1958" Phebe Draper Palmer Brown. Page 466 She was also married to Ebenezer Brown and was sealed to him in the Endowment House as were all of the children, though they were also sealed to George. A school was build in Draper and Phebe became one of the teachers. She kept the post office in her home in the fort. CENSUS: 1870 May Draperville, Utah Territory age 71 b NY Source for marriage to Ebenezer Brown Book: "Ebenezer Brown & Descendants" He was 8th child and had 2 brothers and 5 sisters. The family moved to Crawford Co., Pennsylvania, while he was a lad and settled on a heavily timbered farm. He spent most of his boyhood helping to clear the land for farming. Helped build the Kirtland Temple and experienced the Far West War. Ann and daughter died as martyrs at Quincy. 1825 NY State Census for Tompkins County. Father: William BROWN b: 1766 in , , , Scotland Mother: Hannah SWEET b: 13 Oct 1774 in West Greenwich, Kent, Rhode Island Marriage 1 Ann WEAVER b: 5 Aug 1806 in Saratoga, Saratoga, New York Married: 23 Jul 1823 in Dryden, Tompkins, New York 4 Sealing Spouse: 24 Jan 1852 in EHOUS Children Joseph Gurnsey BROWN b: 8 Nov 1824 in Dryden, Thompkins, New York Harriet Ann BROWN b: 6 Feb 1826 in Dryden, Tomkins, New York Norman BROWN b: 16 Nov 1830 in Summerhill Township, Crawford, Pennsylvania John Weaver BROWN b: 17 Jun 1837 in Peru, LaSalle, Illinois Ann BROWN b: Jun 1842 in Quincy, Adams, Illinois Marriage 2 Phebe DRAPER b: 9 Oct 1797 in Rome, Oneida, New York Married: 28 Aug 1842 in Pleasantville, Pike, Illinoise 5 Marriage 3 Elsie Samantha PULSIPHER b: in , , Ohio Married: 1853 Children Ebenezer BROWN Jr. Samantha Ann BROWN Clarissa BROWN b: 21 Feb 1859 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah David Pulsipher BROWN b: 9 Dec 1861 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Joseph BROWN Eunice BROWN b: 20 Oct 1865 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Hyrum BROWN b: 9 Nov 1867 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Zina Diantha BROWN b: 2 Dec 1869 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Priscilla BROWN Elisha BROWN b: 15 Dec 1874 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Marriage 4 Mary Elizabeth WRIGHT b: 6 Dec 1837 in Wesbeck, Cambridge, England Married: 29 Oct 1854 5 Children William Wright BROWN b: 26 Feb 1856 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah George Wright BROWN b: 28 Jan 1858 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Mary Elizabeth BROWN b: 27 Dec 1859 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Franklin BROWN b: 23 Dec 1862 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Jullietta BROWN b: 19 Feb 1864 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Alfred BROWN b: 31 May 1866 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Chester BROWN b: 2 Apr 1868 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah James Edward BROWN b: 29 Mar 1870 in Draper, Salt Lake, Utah Sources: Title: PATRIARCAL BLESSING Title: BOOK Page: Mormon Pioneers by Delbert M. Draper Title: IGI Title: BOOK Note: Mormon Pioneers by Delbert M. Draper Ebenezer Brown & Descendants Title: BOOK Note: Ebenezer Brown & Descendants Posted By: Dora Cottrell Email: Subject: William Draper and daughter Phoebe Post Date: November 15, 2001 at 20:56:19 Message URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/ut/messages/1463.html Forum: Utah Genealogy Forum Forum URL: http://genforum.genealogy.com/ut/ I have a William Draper with a daughter Pheobe Draper. She was born in New York and and died in Draper, Utah. She married George Palmer Jr on 8 Apr 1815 in Charlotte, Canada. She had 7 children. She then married Ebenezer Brown on 26 Aug 1842 in Pleasantville, Illinois. Eenezer is also died in Draper. I hope this has some connection to you. I also live close to Draper if there is anything I can look up for you.