Homer Duncan
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In 1857 Homer Duncan was leading a group of Saints
from Texas to the Salt Lake Valley. What did he prophesy to Elizabeth Carter
Whitmore Casey in Fort Leavenworth?
a.
The day she would
enter the Salt Lake Valley
b.
How many children
she would have
c.
That she would
serve three missions
d.
That she would
become a wife to Brigham Young
Yesterday’s
answer:
C On a coffin
the family was taking with them
From the life of Sarah Jane Humpherys Burbidge: Upon the death of her father in St. Louis,
shortly after their arrival in 1853, the family of Sarah Jane Humpherys was
left in a strange land, with strange customs, and no visible means of support.
Her mother, Mary Sudbury Humpherys, relied completely
on her faith in the Lord. After three years filled with many hardships, the way
was opened for them to continue their journey to Salt Lake.
Orson Spencer, who had been serving a mission for the
Church in St. Louis, became ill. Mary Sudbury Humpherys used all of her skills
to provide the best care she was capable of rendering. When Brother Spencer
realized that he would not recover and would never see his loved ones again, he
asked Mary if he provided the means, would she be sure that his remains were
brought to Salt Lake. To this arrangement Mary gave her solemn promise.
The following spring preparations were finalized and
Sarah Jane travelled with her family to Salt Lake. On the long Journey across
the Plains, each night Sarah Jane and her sister Harriet slept in the wagon on
the wooden box that contained the metallic coffin with the remains of Orson
Spencer. The promise was kept. The Nicholas Groesbeck family travelled in the same
company and became lifelong friends.
Pioneer Women
of Faith and Fortitude, Daughters of
Utah Pioneers: (International Society Daughters of Utah Pioneers: 1998), 1:427-428.
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