FAMILY HISTORY:

Our intent is to put as much Family History (Genealogical) information on this site as possible with the intent of providing inspiration to the offspring of those whose histories are shared here. As new information becomes available, it will be added to the site.

THE NAUVOO CONNECTION

Many of the Peterson and Howarth ancestors passed through or lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, the site of many of the early happenings in the Church of JESUS CHRIST of Latter-day Saints. Because of this interest, it is noteworthy that (at least) the following ancestors either resided for some period or passed through Nauvoo on the way to Utah:

John Lovell / Ann Parsons(1), Anna [Ane] Jergensen (3) (Peterson line)
James Whitmore Preston / Emaline Houston (Peterson line)
Although not a land owner in Nauvoo, James Whitmore Preston lived in Nauvoo with, travelled to Utah with and married the daughter of Isaac Houston.
Isaac Houston / Theodocia Keyes (Peterson line)

Henry William Miller / Elmira Pond (Howarth(s) line)
John Reed / Rebecca Bearce [Bierce] (Howarth(s) line)
Joseph Lee Robinson / Maria Wood (Howarth(s) line)
Thomas Steed / Charlotte Niblett (Howarth(s) line)
Thomas Speirs / Mary Cochran (Howarth line)

PETERSON LINE:

A handwritten history of Julia Romania Brown Peterson by herself, was found after her death. It has been transcribed and appears here.
Added February 2, 2004

The ‘History of Julia Romania Brown Peterson’ as Interviewed in 1989
Updated February 2, 2004

An Interview with Julia Romania Brown Peterson: Interview
Conducted by a grand-daughter, Geri Kay Peterson in the 1980's.
Added January 20, 2004

One of Julia Romania Brown Peterson's own writings: Extra Day
Here Julia talks of things past and how she always wanted an ‘Extra Day’.
Added January 20, 2004

A Life Sketch of William Henry Brown: William Henry Brown
Most likely written by his wife.
Added April 15, 2004

Andrew Borgeson's conversion:
Written by his wife, Necoline Emily Borgeson.
Added April 18, 2004

Life Story of James Whitmore Preston:
Written by a descendant of his second wife.
Added April 20, 2004

Short Life Sketch of Emily Charlotte Borgeson Brown Bunker:
Written by Emily Charlotte Borgeson Brown Bunker.
Added April 22, 2004

Life Sketch of William T. Brown:
A compliation of several known sketches.
Added April 22, 2004

Sketch of Mary Alice Healey Brown: second wife of William T. Brown
Written by a daughter of Mary's sister.
Added April 22, 2004

Conversion and progress to Nauvoo, Illinois of Isaac Houston

History of John Lovell, 1st Branch President and early settler of Oak Creek (Oak City, Utah) Added June 12, 2004

HOWARTH LINE:

Possible origins of the Howarth name.
Added January 22, 2004

Faith Steed Howarth Interview.
Added January 24, 2004

The Diary of Thomas Steed as dictated to his wife in 1906.
Added March 16, 2004

A Story of the Henry William Miller wagon train
Added June 14, 2004

History of Henry William Miller
Added June 14, 2004