Thomas Fowler

Notes:

As Laura K. Pettingell documented in 1967 (citation details below), Thomas Fowler was not a son of emigrant Philip Fowler as shown in many sources, but rather his nephew.

Depositions show that in his boyhood he lived in Marlborough, Wiltshire, making that very probably his actual place of birth. His birth year is derived from his testimony in 1662 that he was then about 26.

Thomas married Hannah Jordan on 23 Apr 1660 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts. Hannah (daughter of Francis Jordan and Jane Wilson) was born on 14 Mar 1638 in Ipswich, Essex, Massachusetts; died on 15 Jun 1716 in Amesbury, Essex, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah married Jarvis Ring on 24 Dec 1685 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Jarvis (son of Robert Ring and Elizabeth) was born in 1658 in of Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts; died before Mar 1728. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Sarah Osgood on 29 Nov 1716 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Sarah died on 2 Aug 1738. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Ann Pierpont on 1 Aug 1739 in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts. Ann died before 1749. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

David married Tirzah Sawyer on 2 Nov 1749 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Tirzah (daughter of Josiah Sawyer and Tirzah Bartlett) was born on 7 Nov 1713 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts; died on 3 Jun 1782 in South Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

"The old Ring homestead in Mass., once owned by [the grandfather of Reuben French Ring b. 1801] was sold to Daniel Webster and became a part of the Marshfield estate." [A History of Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., Penn'a: Its Homes and Its People by E. A. Weston. Brooklyn, Pennsylvania: W. A. Squier, 1889.]

David married Molle Hadlock after 13 Oct 1770 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts. Molle (daughter of James Hadlock and Hannah Hoyt) was born in of South Hampton, Rockingham, New Hampshire. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The record of his birth in Massachusetts Town and Vital Records spells his first name "Ruben." The same source gives "Reuben" as the spelling for his son Reuben French Ring (b. 22 Jan 1801).

It would be beneath the dignity of this important genealogical database to note that Reuben French Ring is the TNH ancestor whose name sounds most like something you might order in a New York City diner.

Family/Spouse: Nancy Reed. Nancy (daughter of Artemus Reed) was born before 1 Aug 1773; was christened on 1 Aug 1773 in Lincoln, Middlesex, Massachusetts; died in Brooklyn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; was buried in Old Cemetery, Brooklyn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alternate death: 3 Apr 1871, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah

Notes:

Sometimes recorded as Mary Polly Ring, or Mary "Polly" Ring.

Deseret News, 12 April 1871:

DIED. — At Brigham City, at the residence of Bro. J. T. Packer, from the effects of canker, Mary Champlin, aged 77 years, on the 3rd instant.

Deceased was born at Old Salisbury, Essex county, Mass.; embraced the gospel with her husband at Brooklin, Susquehanna County, Penn., in 1832, while Martin Harris and his brother were preaching there. On their journey to the Far West they were stopped by a mob and survived the memorable scenes at "Haun's Mill." Of those who remained at the blacksmith shop, Bro. Champlin was the only one who escaped death, and was saved by the brethren falling on him. One of the mob, however, discovered him, and said "by h__l there is yet one man who is not killed, let us finish him;" while another said, "It is time we were off," which created a panic, and all fled. He guarded off the guns of the mob which, through the shop walls, were aimed at the little boy of Bro. Warren Smith, who was at last so brutally murdered by them. He subsequently lived in Nauvoo, Ill., was with the Saints in the general exodus from there and, with his family, reached Salt Lake Valley in 1849, and died ten years ago. Sister Champlin, the deceased, was without the sight of her eyes for the last five years of her life. The interment has just taken place to-day, at 3 p.m., and has been largely attended.

Mary married William Sisson Champlin on 28 Mar 1816 in Hartland, Windsor, Vermont. William (son of Joseph Champlin and Mercy Sisson) was born on 17 Aug 1792 in West Green River, Vermont; died on 29 Jan 1861 in Lehi, Utah, Utah; was buried in Lehi, Utah, Utah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

He was a tanner. "[Reuben French Ring], having become infirm, was accidentally killed by the R. R. cars near Hopbottom, a few years ago." [A History of Brooklyn, Susquehanna Co., Penn'a, citation details below.]

Family/Spouse: Anna Sterling. Anna (daughter of Nathaniel Sterling) was born on 6 May 1803; died on 21 Feb 1866 in Brooklyn, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alternate birth: 1818, Vermont

Angelina married Jonathan Taylor Packer on 4 Jan 1840 in Adams County, Illinois. Jonathan (son of Moses Packer and Eve Williams) was born on 26 Jul 1817 in Perry Township, Richland, Ohio; died on 29 Jan 1889 in Safford, Graham, Arizona; was buried in Safford Cemetery, Graham, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen Nickerson. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Posted to findagrave.com by "Sunflower Lady", 7/11/2011:

"[The] Pioneer Band from Safford, Graham, Arizona played at many community events. It was organized in the early 1880's. Alonzo Packer, the bass drum player, who died Friday, March 23, 1917, was the first member of the band to die and his friend, James Fall Freestone, the second. Alonzo's daughter, Charlotte, married James's son, Leonard.

"Alonzo and James lived close to each other. As Alonzo's life drew to a close it was hard to make him stay in bed. When he was urged to lie down and rest he would say, 'No, if I go to bed, I will never get up. When I give up to the bed, that is the end for me'.

"Shortly before he died his old friend, James Freestone, came to see him. He had walked with the aid of his cane the distance of the 20 acre field that separated the two of them, to pay his respects to Alonzo. As he entered the room, he stood for a time looking down upon his friend in bed, then he said 'Well, Lonzo.' Alonzo replied, 'Well, James.' Two short words! That was the only exchange. That was all that needed to be said. A lifetime of meaning and emotion were packed within these few words. Ten days after Alonzo died James also died."

Alonzo married Lydia Ann Parker on 6 Jul 1869 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. Lydia (daughter of Solomon Parker and Nancy Jane Welch) was born on 19 Nov 1847 in Ekfrid, Middlesex, Ontario; died on 8 Oct 1918 in Safford, Graham, Arizona; was buried on 10 Oct 1918 in Safford Cemetery, Graham, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Alternate birth: Abt 1849, Utah
• Alternate birth: Abt 1850, Utah

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann Aldred. Mary was born on 3 Nov 1853 in England; died on 20 Feb 1907 in Safford, Graham, Arizona; was buried in Safford Cemetery, Graham, Arizona. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]