James Mellor

Ship: Horizon

Date of Departure: 25 May 1856 Port of Departure: Liverpool, England

LDS Immigrants: 856 Church Leader: Edward Martin

Date of Arrival: 30 Jun 1856 Port of Arrival: Boston, Massachussettes

Source(s): BMR, pp. 151-188 (FHL #025,691)

“DEPARTURES. — The Ship Horizon, Captain Reed, sailed from Liverpool for Boston, May 25, 1856, with 856 souls of the Saints on board, under the presidency of Elders Edward Martin, Jesse Haven, and George P. Waugh.

The following Elders who have held responsible positions in this country, also sailed on this ship — Elders T. B. Broderick and John Toone from Utah — the latter retires from his labors on account of ill health — John Jaques, Robert Holt, Thomas Ord, James Stones, Henry Squires, and Robert Evans were presidents of conferences. . . .”


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Louisa Mellor – Martin Handcart Company

From Mormon Handcart Companies www.handcart.com

The first snowstorm left about two feet of snow on the ground, and we began to feel very nervous. We had to wade through more streams, and sometimes up to our waists, and when we got through our clothes would freeze on us until a great many gave up and many died, mostly old people. At last the snow got to be four and five feet deep and often we had to shovel a road before we could move. Thus our traveling was very slow and our provisions nearly gave out.
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Charlotte Elizabeth Mellor Roper History

Charlotte Elizabeth Mellor, the third child of James Mellor and Mary Ann Payne Mellor was born at Lincolnshire, England, January 16, 1842. She worked in a factory when very young, making infant bonnets. Her parents joined the Mormon Church in England in 1844 and were active in helping the missionaries teach the gospel to their family and friends. After a few years they became eager to join the Saints in Utah and began preparing to make the journey.
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