Daughter of William Quilley and Hannah Evemey
Married James Dale, 23 Oct 1825, St Luke, Finsbury, London, England
Married Samuel George Read, abt 1836, St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, Middlesex, England
Children - Clara Elizabeth Quilley Read, Alicia Quilley Read, Samuel Milford Read, Thisbe Quilley Read, Walter Pyramus Read
Married John Rodwell, 10 Jan 1863, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
History - Elizabeth Quilley was christened at Basing, Hampshire, England, 29 September 1806, as the daughter of William Quilley and Hannah Evemey. Elizabeth preferred being called Georgina or Georgiana and added that to her name. History is silent about her growing up years also. She had been previously married to James Dale. Georgina's parents lived and died in England too.
The Read family experienced a major change in their lives when they became acquainted with the missionaries and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following their baptism, the Read family was feeling the spirit of Zion. Although they looked forward to joining the Saints in Utah, it was with great difficulty that they bid farewell to their home land. The Read family boarded the ship 'Horizon' on May 22, 1856 at Liverpool England. On May 25, 1856, the ship set sail for America.
When the Martin handcart company arrived at an area called Keg Creek, a few miles east of Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Read family discovered that their young son Walter was missing from the group. After Samuel and Georgina had consulted together, it was determined that Samuel George and their son Samuel Milford would go back over the trail to find eight-year-old Walter. Georgina, with her two daughters Alicia and Thisbe, would continue on with the handcart company.
Samuel and Georgina divided the family money to cover expenses of their individual needs. With the separation of the family upon Walter's disappearance on the plains of Iowa, Georgina Read positioned herself at the shafts in front of the handcart, and with Alicia and Thisbe at the rear, they pushed and pulled their handcart westward across the plains.
It took the two Samuels three months to locate Walter. They found that Walter had been lured away from the handcart company by two men. They had promised Walter a pony, lots of money and some land if he would go with them. During the three-month time, Walter had been taken care of by several families. It was now too late in the season for the men to rejoin their family and they remained in Iowa.
Approximately two years after arriving in the valley, Georgina returned to Iowa with her daughter, Thisbe, to determine for herself the condition of the men in her family. The Read family had needed to regain their health as well as replenish their savings. Alicia stayed in Salt Lake City as she was employed by Brigham Young. Undoubtedly Georgina had received information about her husband.
In 1859 Samuel parted company with the family and arrived alone in the Salt Lake Valley. Georgina, Thisbe and Walter remained in Iowa. Thisbe earned wages by being a servant in the Milton T. Spoor home. Walter was living next door to Thisbe in the James Smith home. We know that Georgina was also employed at that time in order that they might have the means to make their return trip to Utah.
In 1861, Georgina, Thisbe and Walter joined with the Captain Ansil Perse Harmon Company for their safe trip to the valley. Young Walter, now 13-years-old, drove the ox team for his mother Georgina, and sister Thisbe, all the way back to Salt Lake City.
Georgina was very strong of body and character and had undaunted faith and courage. She was a practical individual. The Reads were well to do in England and when they left for America they sold most of their possessions. At Florence, Nebraska, Georgina invested some funds in medicine and first-aid equipment.
She provided and cared for her two daughters as they came cross the plains as well as members of the handcart company. She was gifted in taking care of the sick, caring for them with herbs, dry sage, and with the meager medical supplies that she carried in her handcart. She often saved lives with her knowledge and supplies.
Georgina was a good practical nurse. She became Brigham Young's right-hand helper. She nursed the ill and helped deliver babies. For many years Georgina was the only doctor in the city of Nephi.
Elizabeth Georgina Read separated permanently from her husband, Samuel George Read, after her return from Iowa. Georgina and John Rodwell were later married as husband and wife. John was very kind to the family and was very helpful to her during the trek and later in life. Together they lived at Nephi, Utah.
The family buried Georgina in the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an Arnold family plot. There are four head stones in a row. From north to south are: Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell, John Rodwell, Martha Monroe Bates Read, Samuel George Read. It was Alicia's desire to have her mother and father together. Out of respect for their current spouses, these people are buried there too.
1860 Census - Elizabeth Read
Residence: , Pottawattamie, Iowa
Ward: 3d Ward Council Bhoffs City
Age: 27 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1833
Birthplace: England
Gender: Female
Page: 32
Family Number: 221
Film Number: 803338
DGS Number: 4230550
Image Number: 00340
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, Edward Martin Company (1856), Age at departure: 52; Joseph W. Young/Ansil P. Harmon/Heber P. Kimball Company (1861); Age at Departure: 57
From Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell - "We have suffered beyond anything you can imagine. We have seen our comrades weaken and die and be buried in trenches of snow. But in all this suffering we ahve come face to face with God. It was God who upheld us when our bodies would have given up the ghost. For the first time in my life I know God. I know that He hears our prayers, and that in His wisdom all is for the best."
Sources: "Died," The Deseret News [Weekly], 18 Oct. 1882, 31:624.
"Read, Walter Pyrimus," [Biographical sketch], in Andrew Jenson, comp., Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia [1971], 2:494.
Married James Dale, 23 Oct 1825, St Luke, Finsbury, London, England
Married Samuel George Read, abt 1836, St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, Middlesex, England
Children - Clara Elizabeth Quilley Read, Alicia Quilley Read, Samuel Milford Read, Thisbe Quilley Read, Walter Pyramus Read
Married John Rodwell, 10 Jan 1863, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
History - Elizabeth Quilley was christened at Basing, Hampshire, England, 29 September 1806, as the daughter of William Quilley and Hannah Evemey. Elizabeth preferred being called Georgina or Georgiana and added that to her name. History is silent about her growing up years also. She had been previously married to James Dale. Georgina's parents lived and died in England too.
The Read family experienced a major change in their lives when they became acquainted with the missionaries and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following their baptism, the Read family was feeling the spirit of Zion. Although they looked forward to joining the Saints in Utah, it was with great difficulty that they bid farewell to their home land. The Read family boarded the ship 'Horizon' on May 22, 1856 at Liverpool England. On May 25, 1856, the ship set sail for America.
When the Martin handcart company arrived at an area called Keg Creek, a few miles east of Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Read family discovered that their young son Walter was missing from the group. After Samuel and Georgina had consulted together, it was determined that Samuel George and their son Samuel Milford would go back over the trail to find eight-year-old Walter. Georgina, with her two daughters Alicia and Thisbe, would continue on with the handcart company.
Samuel and Georgina divided the family money to cover expenses of their individual needs. With the separation of the family upon Walter's disappearance on the plains of Iowa, Georgina Read positioned herself at the shafts in front of the handcart, and with Alicia and Thisbe at the rear, they pushed and pulled their handcart westward across the plains.
It took the two Samuels three months to locate Walter. They found that Walter had been lured away from the handcart company by two men. They had promised Walter a pony, lots of money and some land if he would go with them. During the three-month time, Walter had been taken care of by several families. It was now too late in the season for the men to rejoin their family and they remained in Iowa.
Approximately two years after arriving in the valley, Georgina returned to Iowa with her daughter, Thisbe, to determine for herself the condition of the men in her family. The Read family had needed to regain their health as well as replenish their savings. Alicia stayed in Salt Lake City as she was employed by Brigham Young. Undoubtedly Georgina had received information about her husband.
In 1859 Samuel parted company with the family and arrived alone in the Salt Lake Valley. Georgina, Thisbe and Walter remained in Iowa. Thisbe earned wages by being a servant in the Milton T. Spoor home. Walter was living next door to Thisbe in the James Smith home. We know that Georgina was also employed at that time in order that they might have the means to make their return trip to Utah.
In 1861, Georgina, Thisbe and Walter joined with the Captain Ansil Perse Harmon Company for their safe trip to the valley. Young Walter, now 13-years-old, drove the ox team for his mother Georgina, and sister Thisbe, all the way back to Salt Lake City.
Georgina was very strong of body and character and had undaunted faith and courage. She was a practical individual. The Reads were well to do in England and when they left for America they sold most of their possessions. At Florence, Nebraska, Georgina invested some funds in medicine and first-aid equipment.
She provided and cared for her two daughters as they came cross the plains as well as members of the handcart company. She was gifted in taking care of the sick, caring for them with herbs, dry sage, and with the meager medical supplies that she carried in her handcart. She often saved lives with her knowledge and supplies.
Georgina was a good practical nurse. She became Brigham Young's right-hand helper. She nursed the ill and helped deliver babies. For many years Georgina was the only doctor in the city of Nephi.
Elizabeth Georgina Read separated permanently from her husband, Samuel George Read, after her return from Iowa. Georgina and John Rodwell were later married as husband and wife. John was very kind to the family and was very helpful to her during the trek and later in life. Together they lived at Nephi, Utah.
The family buried Georgina in the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an Arnold family plot. There are four head stones in a row. From north to south are: Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell, John Rodwell, Martha Monroe Bates Read, Samuel George Read. It was Alicia's desire to have her mother and father together. Out of respect for their current spouses, these people are buried there too.
1860 Census - Elizabeth Read
Residence: , Pottawattamie, Iowa
Ward: 3d Ward Council Bhoffs City
Age: 27 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1833
Birthplace: England
Gender: Female
Page: 32
Family Number: 221
Film Number: 803338
DGS Number: 4230550
Image Number: 00340
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, Edward Martin Company (1856), Age at departure: 52; Joseph W. Young/Ansil P. Harmon/Heber P. Kimball Company (1861); Age at Departure: 57
From Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell - "We have suffered beyond anything you can imagine. We have seen our comrades weaken and die and be buried in trenches of snow. But in all this suffering we ahve come face to face with God. It was God who upheld us when our bodies would have given up the ghost. For the first time in my life I know God. I know that He hears our prayers, and that in His wisdom all is for the best."
Sources: "Died," The Deseret News [Weekly], 18 Oct. 1882, 31:624.
"Read, Walter Pyrimus," [Biographical sketch], in Andrew Jenson, comp., Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia [1971], 2:494.
Daughter of William Quilley and Hannah Evemey
Married James Dale, 23 Oct 1825, St Luke, Finsbury, London, England
Married Samuel George Read, abt 1836, St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, Middlesex, England
Children - Clara Elizabeth Quilley Read, Alicia Quilley Read, Samuel Milford Read, Thisbe Quilley Read, Walter Pyramus Read
Married John Rodwell, 10 Jan 1863, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
History - Elizabeth Quilley was christened at Basing, Hampshire, England, 29 September 1806, as the daughter of William Quilley and Hannah Evemey. Elizabeth preferred being called Georgina or Georgiana and added that to her name. History is silent about her growing up years also. She had been previously married to James Dale. Georgina's parents lived and died in England too.
The Read family experienced a major change in their lives when they became acquainted with the missionaries and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following their baptism, the Read family was feeling the spirit of Zion. Although they looked forward to joining the Saints in Utah, it was with great difficulty that they bid farewell to their home land. The Read family boarded the ship 'Horizon' on May 22, 1856 at Liverpool England. On May 25, 1856, the ship set sail for America.
When the Martin handcart company arrived at an area called Keg Creek, a few miles east of Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Read family discovered that their young son Walter was missing from the group. After Samuel and Georgina had consulted together, it was determined that Samuel George and their son Samuel Milford would go back over the trail to find eight-year-old Walter. Georgina, with her two daughters Alicia and Thisbe, would continue on with the handcart company.
Samuel and Georgina divided the family money to cover expenses of their individual needs. With the separation of the family upon Walter's disappearance on the plains of Iowa, Georgina Read positioned herself at the shafts in front of the handcart, and with Alicia and Thisbe at the rear, they pushed and pulled their handcart westward across the plains.
It took the two Samuels three months to locate Walter. They found that Walter had been lured away from the handcart company by two men. They had promised Walter a pony, lots of money and some land if he would go with them. During the three-month time, Walter had been taken care of by several families. It was now too late in the season for the men to rejoin their family and they remained in Iowa.
Approximately two years after arriving in the valley, Georgina returned to Iowa with her daughter, Thisbe, to determine for herself the condition of the men in her family. The Read family had needed to regain their health as well as replenish their savings. Alicia stayed in Salt Lake City as she was employed by Brigham Young. Undoubtedly Georgina had received information about her husband.
In 1859 Samuel parted company with the family and arrived alone in the Salt Lake Valley. Georgina, Thisbe and Walter remained in Iowa. Thisbe earned wages by being a servant in the Milton T. Spoor home. Walter was living next door to Thisbe in the James Smith home. We know that Georgina was also employed at that time in order that they might have the means to make their return trip to Utah.
In 1861, Georgina, Thisbe and Walter joined with the Captain Ansil Perse Harmon Company for their safe trip to the valley. Young Walter, now 13-years-old, drove the ox team for his mother Georgina, and sister Thisbe, all the way back to Salt Lake City.
Georgina was very strong of body and character and had undaunted faith and courage. She was a practical individual. The Reads were well to do in England and when they left for America they sold most of their possessions. At Florence, Nebraska, Georgina invested some funds in medicine and first-aid equipment.
She provided and cared for her two daughters as they came cross the plains as well as members of the handcart company. She was gifted in taking care of the sick, caring for them with herbs, dry sage, and with the meager medical supplies that she carried in her handcart. She often saved lives with her knowledge and supplies.
Georgina was a good practical nurse. She became Brigham Young's right-hand helper. She nursed the ill and helped deliver babies. For many years Georgina was the only doctor in the city of Nephi.
Elizabeth Georgina Read separated permanently from her husband, Samuel George Read, after her return from Iowa. Georgina and John Rodwell were later married as husband and wife. John was very kind to the family and was very helpful to her during the trek and later in life. Together they lived at Nephi, Utah.
The family buried Georgina in the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an Arnold family plot. There are four head stones in a row. From north to south are: Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell, John Rodwell, Martha Monroe Bates Read, Samuel George Read. It was Alicia's desire to have her mother and father together. Out of respect for their current spouses, these people are buried there too.
1860 Census - Elizabeth Read
Residence: , Pottawattamie, Iowa
Ward: 3d Ward Council Bhoffs City
Age: 27 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1833
Birthplace: England
Gender: Female
Page: 32
Family Number: 221
Film Number: 803338
DGS Number: 4230550
Image Number: 00340
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, Edward Martin Company (1856), Age at departure: 52; Joseph W. Young/Ansil P. Harmon/Heber P. Kimball Company (1861); Age at Departure: 57
From Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell - "We have suffered beyond anything you can imagine. We have seen our comrades weaken and die and be buried in trenches of snow. But in all this suffering we ahve come face to face with God. It was God who upheld us when our bodies would have given up the ghost. For the first time in my life I know God. I know that He hears our prayers, and that in His wisdom all is for the best."
Sources: "Died," The Deseret News [Weekly], 18 Oct. 1882, 31:624.
"Read, Walter Pyrimus," [Biographical sketch], in Andrew Jenson, comp., Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia [1971], 2:494.
Married James Dale, 23 Oct 1825, St Luke, Finsbury, London, England
Married Samuel George Read, abt 1836, St Dunstan's Church, Stepney, Middlesex, England
Children - Clara Elizabeth Quilley Read, Alicia Quilley Read, Samuel Milford Read, Thisbe Quilley Read, Walter Pyramus Read
Married John Rodwell, 10 Jan 1863, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
History - Elizabeth Quilley was christened at Basing, Hampshire, England, 29 September 1806, as the daughter of William Quilley and Hannah Evemey. Elizabeth preferred being called Georgina or Georgiana and added that to her name. History is silent about her growing up years also. She had been previously married to James Dale. Georgina's parents lived and died in England too.
The Read family experienced a major change in their lives when they became acquainted with the missionaries and the members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Following their baptism, the Read family was feeling the spirit of Zion. Although they looked forward to joining the Saints in Utah, it was with great difficulty that they bid farewell to their home land. The Read family boarded the ship 'Horizon' on May 22, 1856 at Liverpool England. On May 25, 1856, the ship set sail for America.
When the Martin handcart company arrived at an area called Keg Creek, a few miles east of Council Bluffs, Iowa, the Read family discovered that their young son Walter was missing from the group. After Samuel and Georgina had consulted together, it was determined that Samuel George and their son Samuel Milford would go back over the trail to find eight-year-old Walter. Georgina, with her two daughters Alicia and Thisbe, would continue on with the handcart company.
Samuel and Georgina divided the family money to cover expenses of their individual needs. With the separation of the family upon Walter's disappearance on the plains of Iowa, Georgina Read positioned herself at the shafts in front of the handcart, and with Alicia and Thisbe at the rear, they pushed and pulled their handcart westward across the plains.
It took the two Samuels three months to locate Walter. They found that Walter had been lured away from the handcart company by two men. They had promised Walter a pony, lots of money and some land if he would go with them. During the three-month time, Walter had been taken care of by several families. It was now too late in the season for the men to rejoin their family and they remained in Iowa.
Approximately two years after arriving in the valley, Georgina returned to Iowa with her daughter, Thisbe, to determine for herself the condition of the men in her family. The Read family had needed to regain their health as well as replenish their savings. Alicia stayed in Salt Lake City as she was employed by Brigham Young. Undoubtedly Georgina had received information about her husband.
In 1859 Samuel parted company with the family and arrived alone in the Salt Lake Valley. Georgina, Thisbe and Walter remained in Iowa. Thisbe earned wages by being a servant in the Milton T. Spoor home. Walter was living next door to Thisbe in the James Smith home. We know that Georgina was also employed at that time in order that they might have the means to make their return trip to Utah.
In 1861, Georgina, Thisbe and Walter joined with the Captain Ansil Perse Harmon Company for their safe trip to the valley. Young Walter, now 13-years-old, drove the ox team for his mother Georgina, and sister Thisbe, all the way back to Salt Lake City.
Georgina was very strong of body and character and had undaunted faith and courage. She was a practical individual. The Reads were well to do in England and when they left for America they sold most of their possessions. At Florence, Nebraska, Georgina invested some funds in medicine and first-aid equipment.
She provided and cared for her two daughters as they came cross the plains as well as members of the handcart company. She was gifted in taking care of the sick, caring for them with herbs, dry sage, and with the meager medical supplies that she carried in her handcart. She often saved lives with her knowledge and supplies.
Georgina was a good practical nurse. She became Brigham Young's right-hand helper. She nursed the ill and helped deliver babies. For many years Georgina was the only doctor in the city of Nephi.
Elizabeth Georgina Read separated permanently from her husband, Samuel George Read, after her return from Iowa. Georgina and John Rodwell were later married as husband and wife. John was very kind to the family and was very helpful to her during the trek and later in life. Together they lived at Nephi, Utah.
The family buried Georgina in the Salt Lake City Cemetery in an Arnold family plot. There are four head stones in a row. From north to south are: Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell, John Rodwell, Martha Monroe Bates Read, Samuel George Read. It was Alicia's desire to have her mother and father together. Out of respect for their current spouses, these people are buried there too.
1860 Census - Elizabeth Read
Residence: , Pottawattamie, Iowa
Ward: 3d Ward Council Bhoffs City
Age: 27 years
Estimated Birth Year: 1833
Birthplace: England
Gender: Female
Page: 32
Family Number: 221
Film Number: 803338
DGS Number: 4230550
Image Number: 00340
Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel, Edward Martin Company (1856), Age at departure: 52; Joseph W. Young/Ansil P. Harmon/Heber P. Kimball Company (1861); Age at Departure: 57
From Elizabeth Georgina Quilley Read Rodwell - "We have suffered beyond anything you can imagine. We have seen our comrades weaken and die and be buried in trenches of snow. But in all this suffering we ahve come face to face with God. It was God who upheld us when our bodies would have given up the ghost. For the first time in my life I know God. I know that He hears our prayers, and that in His wisdom all is for the best."
Sources: "Died," The Deseret News [Weekly], 18 Oct. 1882, 31:624.
"Read, Walter Pyrimus," [Biographical sketch], in Andrew Jenson, comp., Latter-day Saint Biographical Encyclopedia [1971], 2:494.
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