Joshua MECHAM
Lewis came to Utah October 5, 1851 with the James Snow company. He was a bodyguard for Joseph Smith. He was a member of the 11th Quorum ofSeventies.He was a lumberman 1860 a carpenter 1870 wheelwright, farmer, fruitgrower and Nurseryman. Comments: #21. Lewis was a member of the 11th Quorum of Seventies. Comments: #31. In 1860, Lewis had a household of 11, a real wealth of$1000, and a personal wealth of $250. 2. In 1870, Lewis had a household of 8,a real wealth of $800, and a personal wealth of $150.
Temple Ordinance Data: Mecham, Lorenzo Dow (Male) Baptism Date: August 6, 1968 Endowment Date: September 9, 1865 Temple: Endowment House, Salt Lake City, UT, USA Sealed to Spouse Date: September 9, 1865 Temple: Endowment House, Salt Lake City, UT, USA Vocations: Mecham, Lorenzo Dow (Male) Rancher Comments: Mecham, Lorenzo Dow (Male)Lorenzo is found on the Nauvoo List of Members.
Church Ordinance Data: Mecham, Moses Worthen (Male) Baptism Date: 1837 Ordained Seventy Date: May 6, 1839 Place: Quincy, IL, USA Temple Ordinance Data: Mecham, Moses Worthen (Male) Baptism Date: October 30, 1967 Temple: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA Endowment Date: December 30, 1845 Temple: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA Sealed to Spouse Date: February 7, 1846 Temple: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA Sealed to Parents Date: January 11, 1977 Temple: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA Sealed to Parents Date: May 10, 1951 Places of Residence: Mecham, Moses Worthen (Male) Provo, Utah, UT, USA; 1860, 1870 Lehi, Utah, UT, USA; 1855 Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie, IA, USA; 1848-1852 Van Buren County, IA, USA; 1847 Lee County, IA, USA; 1841-1845 Columbus, Adams, IL, USA; 1839 Kendrick, IA, USA; 1837 Delaware, Mercer, PA, USA; 1828-1835 Vocations: Mecham, Moses Worthen (Male) Gatekeeper; 1860 Comments: Mecham, Moses Worthen (Male)In 1860, Moses had a household of7, a real wealth of $300, and apersonal wealth of $300. In 1870, he had a household of 3, a real wealth of $300, and a personalwealth of $100. Comments: #21. Moses was a member of the 28th Quorum of Seventies.
Alternate birth date of Jan 20 1807
Temple Ordinance Data: Mecham, Ephraim (Male) Baptism Date: November 7, 1967 Endowment Date: January 6, 1846 Temple: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA Sealed to Parents Date: May 10, 1951 Places of Residence: Mecham, Ephraim (Male) Lehi, Utah, UT, USA; 1860 Vocations: Mecham, Ephraim (Male) Cooper; 1860 Farmer and Horticulturist Comments: Mecham, Ephraim (Male)In 1860, Ephraim had a household of 7, areal wealth of $100, and apersonal wealth of $250. Comments: #21. Ephraim was a member of the 15th Quorum of Seventies. Comments: #31. Ephraim came to Utah in 1852 with an oxteam company.
He married Permelia Chapman 5 Apr 1793 at Canaan, Grafton, Nh, Usa . Permelia Chapman was born at Hanover, New London, Ct, Usa 25 Jan 1777 daughter of Samuel Chapman and Hannah Fox ? .
They were the parents of 9
children:
Lewis Meacham
born 4 Sep 1812.
Joshua Mecham
born 9 Nov 1795.
Samuel Chapman Mecham
born 23 Jan 1797.
Permelia Mecham
born 15 Feb 1800.
Edward Mecham
born 22 Feb 1804.
Moses Worthen Mecham
born 19 Feb 1805.
Elizabeth Mecham
born 20 Jan 1806.
Ephraim Don Carlos Mecham
born 7 Mar 1808.
Caleb Mecham
born 15 May 1810.
Joshua Mecham died 8 Oct 1846 at Bonaparte, Van Buren, Ia, Usa .
Permelia Chapman died 19 May 1866 at Heber City, Wasatch, Ut, Usa .