Samuel Lorenzo Adams (1833 - 1910)

Born 22 Jan 1833 in Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom

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Died 15 Feb 1910 at age 77 in St. George, Washington, Utah, United States

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• Fact: Christening (5 May 1833) Saint Thomas's Church, Dudley, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1841) Age 8; Son of John Adams who is a Builder; (no mother is shown on this census) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (from 1845 to 1850) Age 12-17; indentured to a Silver Smith (the money went directly to his father, who was paid weekly; the silver smith fed and clothed him). Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Baptism (May 1848)
• Fact: Occupation (1851) Age 19; Unmarried; Steel Top Maker Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Immigration (3 September 1852) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Patriarchal Blessing (about 24 April 1854) William Cazui, patriarch Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (02 May 1857) Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (about April 1861) Old Street (right next to Owen Street which is the street he was on in 1841 census)- in his brother's home Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1861) Age 28; Visitor; at the home of his brother John and John's wife Sarah and their children: (William J, 8; George Hy, 6; Ann Elizth, 4; Emma, 8 months) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Residence (7 November 1864) Arrived in St George after living in Nephi Utah St. George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Occupation (6 June 1870) Age 37; Blacksmith Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (6 June 1870) Saint George, Utah Saint George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Residence (1870) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Mission (1879) Great Britain
• Fact: Mission (1879) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Set Apart (9 Oct 1879)
• Fact: Immigration (24 Jun 1880) World
• Fact: Residence (1881) Burslem, Staffordshire, England
• Fact: Military Service (28 Aug 1905) , Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (8 December 1905) Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (20 December 1905) Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (15 February 1910) Saint George, at time of death Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Burial (17 February 1910) St. George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Nationality England
• Fact: Online book detailing stories from his life and other information https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89062958392;view=1up;seq=1
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Samuel L. Adams was born in Tipton, England on January 22, 1833. His parents while not wealthy were in very comfortable circumstances. His father was a cabinet worker of note and did the most intricate work in woods. Samuel learned the trade of silver smith and was accomplished in that line. His mother died when he was just a boy and his father married again. Samuel heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ while yet a boy and believed and embraced it and was soon set apart to assist the missionaries in tracting etc. At the age of 19 years, he was ready to emigrate to Utah and wanted his sweetheart to accompany him. She, Emma Jackson, had also joined the Mormon Church. It was thought best if that they be married first as was down February 5, 1852 by Elder George B. Wallace of Liverpool. They set sail on February 8, 1852 from Liverpool to New Orleans on the Ellen Maria". They were enroute seven months and reached Salt Lake City on September 3, 1852. In the A.O. Smoot Company, Samuel had charge of a company of ten and drove oxen a good part of the way but he and Emma also walked their share. She was a lady of culture, refinement and wealth but sacrificed all for the gospel and although she suffered hardships which space will not permit mentioning, she bore them with patience and fortitude. She always did her share of work. During the journey, cholera broke out in camp and Samuel went about caring for the sick and was protected that he did not take it. Arriving in Salt Lake City, he settled in Sugar House and went to work with John Urie at blacksmithing. He built a home of woven willows with dirt floors and roof. A great contrast to their former home! Soon twin girls came and barely [illegible]...The Lord always provides. Two sisters of President Joseph F. Smith, being great friends, spent most of the night cutting over things they brought from England and next morning came with clothes and food to help out. Emma was full of gratitude. Under such conditions, Samuel was called to Green River to meet immigrants. Took three months to make the trip. Emma went to live with Isabella Haine for company and help. During his absence, one baby died. While at Green River, Samuel was shot through the knee and used crutches for months. He was called to Nephi, Juab County, to help develop the country. He was a genius and could turn his hand to any work. Here he made a machine that made the first wrought iron nails in Utah. Many were used in pioneer buildings and public buildings. He and John Haig built and operated the first grist mill there. The old frame and parts of the mill still stand. He assisted with building immense mud wall as protection from Indians. He was called to fill a mission to England and spent three years in the company with Heber C. Kimball and did much good. He returned to Nephi and was prospecious and thrifty and was called to Dixie to pioneer there. This was the hardest trial but they knew it came from Authorities and would not refuse. The country, it's soil, the Indians, isolation from civilization were all terrible but they took their chance along with others in full faith and trust in God. Samuel helped to build the first homes, bowry for worship, the first grist mill and his own shop.

Freighters from San Bernardino to Salt Lake City would stay for days while he repaired their wagons, shod animals, etc. and for this he received groceries, cloth, etc. instead of money. He was a leader in the development of mining and smelting in Southern Utah. He was the first white man to set foot on the famous Grand gulch copper property. He supervised building of pioneer smelters and felt responsibility for success. He made one 72 hour run without rest or sleep. They had one of the most comfortable homes in St. George and were great social leaders there, both beautiful singers and took leads in all public programs. He worked long and hard in building the St. George Temple. He was an ordinance worker for many years. Samuel was a helper to all in need and was devoted to helping others. He was a good preacher and a natural teacher of Gospel Doctrine. He accompanied Erastus Snow on most of his visits to other settlements when they had to go in companies for protection from the Indians. When Whittmore and Moody were killed by Indians at Pipe Springs, he helped recover the arrow heads from their bodies and sent them to the Deseret Museum. Emma was stricken with rheumatism and was a total invalid for ten years. During this time, he took her to England for help but all was to no avail. She bore her sufferings patiently and kept her sweet disposition until death claimed her and was loved by her wide circle of friends. Samuel spent his life at hard and honest work. He had a host of friends all over the Church for he had lived to serve God and his fellow man, give help to those in need, shore up the discouraged, do good wherever he was. He died on February 15, 1910 firm in his faith and ready to go to his reward.

[Written by his daughter Elizabeth Jane Adams Macfarlane on April 27, 1928 on application to Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her address at the time of her application was 1047-12th Street, Ogden, Utah.]

• Fact: Residence St George, Washington, Utah, United States

• Fact: Christening (5 May 1833) Saint Thomas's Church, Dudley, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1841) Age 8; Son of John Adams who is a Builder; (no mother is shown on this census) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (from 1845 to 1850) Age 12-17; indentured to a Silver Smith (the money went directly to his father, who was paid weekly; the silver smith fed and clothed him). Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Baptism (May 1848)
• Fact: Occupation (1851) Age 19; Unmarried; Steel Top Maker Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Immigration (3 September 1852) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Patriarchal Blessing (about 24 April 1854) William Cazui, patriarch Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (02 May 1857) Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (about April 1861) Old Street (right next to Owen Street which is the street he was on in 1841 census)- in his brother's home Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1861) Age 28; Visitor; at the home of his brother John and John's wife Sarah and their children: (William J, 8; George Hy, 6; Ann Elizth, 4; Emma, 8 months) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Residence (7 November 1864) Arrived in St George after living in Nephi Utah St. George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Occupation (6 June 1870) Age 37; Blacksmith Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (6 June 1870) Saint George, Utah Saint George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Residence (1870) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Mission (1879) Great Britain
• Fact: Mission (1879) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Set Apart (9 Oct 1879)
• Fact: Immigration (24 Jun 1880) World
• Fact: Residence (1881) Burslem, Staffordshire, England
• Fact: Military Service (28 Aug 1905) , Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (8 December 1905) Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (20 December 1905) Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (15 February 1910) Saint George, at time of death Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Burial (17 February 1910) St. George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Nationality England
• Fact: Online book detailing stories from his life and other information https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89062958392;view=1up;seq=1
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Samuel L. Adams was born in Tipton, England on January 22, 1833. His parents while not wealthy were in very comfortable circumstances. His father was a cabinet worker of note and did the most intricate work in woods. Samuel learned the trade of silver smith and was accomplished in that line. His mother died when he was just a boy and his father married again. Samuel heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ while yet a boy and believed and embraced it and was soon set apart to assist the missionaries in tracting etc. At the age of 19 years, he was ready to emigrate to Utah and wanted his sweetheart to accompany him. She, Emma Jackson, had also joined the Mormon Church. It was thought best if that they be married first as was down February 5, 1852 by Elder George B. Wallace of Liverpool. They set sail on February 8, 1852 from Liverpool to New Orleans on the Ellen Maria". They were enroute seven months and reached Salt Lake City on September 3, 1852. In the A.O. Smoot Company, Samuel had charge of a company of ten and drove oxen a good part of the way but he and Emma also walked their share. She was a lady of culture, refinement and wealth but sacrificed all for the gospel and although she suffered hardships which space will not permit mentioning, she bore them with patience and fortitude. She always did her share of work. During the journey, cholera broke out in camp and Samuel went about caring for the sick and was protected that he did not take it. Arriving in Salt Lake City, he settled in Sugar House and went to work with John Urie at blacksmithing. He built a home of woven willows with dirt floors and roof. A great contrast to their former home! Soon twin girls came and barely [illegible]...The Lord always provides. Two sisters of President Joseph F. Smith, being great friends, spent most of the night cutting over things they brought from England and next morning came with clothes and food to help out. Emma was full of gratitude. Under such conditions, Samuel was called to Green River to meet immigrants. Took three months to make the trip. Emma went to live with Isabella Haine for company and help. During his absence, one baby died. While at Green River, Samuel was shot through the knee and used crutches for months. He was called to Nephi, Juab County, to help develop the country. He was a genius and could turn his hand to any work. Here he made a machine that made the first wrought iron nails in Utah. Many were used in pioneer buildings and public buildings. He and John Haig built and operated the first grist mill there. The old frame and parts of the mill still stand. He assisted with building immense mud wall as protection from Indians. He was called to fill a mission to England and spent three years in the company with Heber C. Kimball and did much good. He returned to Nephi and was prospecious and thrifty and was called to Dixie to pioneer there. This was the hardest trial but they knew it came from Authorities and would not refuse. The country, it's soil, the Indians, isolation from civilization were all terrible but they took their chance along with others in full faith and trust in God. Samuel helped to build the first homes, bowry for worship, the first grist mill and his own shop.

Freighters from San Bernardino to Salt Lake City would stay for days while he repaired their wagons, shod animals, etc. and for this he received groceries, cloth, etc. instead of money. He was a leader in the development of mining and smelting in Southern Utah. He was the first white man to set foot on the famous Grand gulch copper property. He supervised building of pioneer smelters and felt responsibility for success. He made one 72 hour run without rest or sleep. They had one of the most comfortable homes in St. George and were great social leaders there, both beautiful singers and took leads in all public programs. He worked long and hard in building the St. George Temple. He was an ordinance worker for many years. Samuel was a helper to all in need and was devoted to helping others. He was a good preacher and a natural teacher of Gospel Doctrine. He accompanied Erastus Snow on most of his visits to other settlements when they had to go in companies for protection from the Indians. When Whittmore and Moody were killed by Indians at Pipe Springs, he helped recover the arrow heads from their bodies and sent them to the Deseret Museum. Emma was stricken with rheumatism and was a total invalid for ten years. During this time, he took her to England for help but all was to no avail. She bore her sufferings patiently and kept her sweet disposition until death claimed her and was loved by her wide circle of friends. Samuel spent his life at hard and honest work. He had a host of friends all over the Church for he had lived to serve God and his fellow man, give help to those in need, shore up the discouraged, do good wherever he was. He died on February 15, 1910 firm in his faith and ready to go to his reward.

[Written by his daughter Elizabeth Jane Adams Macfarlane on April 27, 1928 on application to Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her address at the time of her application was 1047-12th Street, Ogden, Utah.]

• Fact: Residence St George, Washington, Utah, United States

• Fact: Christening (5 May 1833) Saint Thomas's Church, Dudley, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1841) Age 8; Son of John Adams who is a Builder; (no mother is shown on this census) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (from 1845 to 1850) Age 12-17; indentured to a Silver Smith (the money went directly to his father, who was paid weekly; the silver smith fed and clothed him). Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Baptism (May 1848)
• Fact: Occupation (1851) Age 19; Unmarried; Steel Top Maker Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Immigration (3 September 1852) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Patriarchal Blessing (about 24 April 1854) William Cazui, patriarch Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (02 May 1857) Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (about April 1861) Old Street (right next to Owen Street which is the street he was on in 1841 census)- in his brother's home Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1861) Age 28; Visitor; at the home of his brother John and John's wife Sarah and their children: (William J, 8; George Hy, 6; Ann Elizth, 4; Emma, 8 months) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Residence (7 November 1864) Arrived in St George after living in Nephi Utah St. George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Occupation (6 June 1870) Age 37; Blacksmith Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (6 June 1870) Saint George, Utah Saint George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Mission (1879) Great Britain
• Fact: Mission (1879) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Set Apart (9 Oct 1879)
• Fact: Immigration (24 Jun 1880) World
• Fact: Military Service (28 Aug 1905) , Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (8 December 1905) Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (20 December 1905) Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (15 February 1910) Saint George, at time of death Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Burial (17 February 1910) Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Nationality England
• Fact: Online book detailing stories from his life and other information https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89062958392;view=1up;seq=1
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Samuel L. Adams was born in Tipton, England on January 22, 1833. His parents while not wealthy were in very comfortable circumstances. His father was a cabinet worker of note and did the most intricate work in woods. Samuel learned the trade of silver smith and was accomplished in that line. His mother died when he was just a boy and his father married again. Samuel heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ while yet a boy and believed and embraced it and was soon set apart to assist the missionaries in tracting etc. At the age of 19 years, he was ready to emigrate to Utah and wanted his sweetheart to accompany him. She, Emma Jackson, had also joined the Mormon Church. It was thought best if that they be married first as was down February 5, 1852 by Elder George B. Wallace of Liverpool. They set sail on February 8, 1852 from Liverpool to New Orleans on the Ellen Maria". They were enroute seven months and reached Salt Lake City on September 3, 1852. In the A.O. Smoot Company, Samuel had charge of a company of ten and drove oxen a good part of the way but he and Emma also walked their share. She was a lady of culture, refinement and wealth but sacrificed all for the gospel and although she suffered hardships which space will not permit mentioning, she bore them with patience and fortitude. She always did her share of work. During the journey, cholera broke out in camp and Samuel went about caring for the sick and was protected that he did not take it. Arriving in Salt Lake City, he settled in Sugar House and went to work with John Urie at blacksmithing. He built a home of woven willows with dirt floors and roof. A great contrast to their former home! Soon twin girls came and barely [illegible]...The Lord always provides. Two sisters of President Joseph F. Smith, being great friends, spent most of the night cutting over things they brought from England and next morning came with clothes and food to help out. Emma was full of gratitude. Under such conditions, Samuel was called to Green River to meet immigrants. Took three months to make the trip. Emma went to live with Isabella Haine for company and help. During his absence, one baby died. While at Green River, Samuel was shot through the knee and used crutches for months. He was called to Nephi, Juab County, to help develop the country. He was a genius and could turn his hand to any work. Here he made a machine that made the first wrought iron nails in Utah. Many were used in pioneer buildings and public buildings. He and John Haig built and operated the first grist mill there. The old frame and parts of the mill still stand. He assisted with building immense mud wall as protection from Indians. He was called to fill a mission to England and spent three years in the company with Heber C. Kimball and did much good. He returned to Nephi and was prospecious and thrifty and was called to Dixie to pioneer there. This was the hardest trial but they knew it came from Authorities and would not refuse. The country, it's soil, the Indians, isolation from civilization were all terrible but they took their chance along with others in full faith and trust in God. Samuel helped to build the first homes, bowry for worship, the first grist mill and his own shop.

Freighters from San Bernardino to Salt Lake City would stay for days while he repaired their wagons, shod animals, etc. and for this he received groceries, cloth, etc. instead of money. He was a leader in the development of mining and smelting in Southern Utah. He was the first white man to set foot on the famous Grand gulch copper property. He supervised building of pioneer smelters and felt responsibility for success. He made one 72 hour run without rest or sleep. They had one of the most comfortable homes in St. George and were great social leaders there, both beautiful singers and took leads in all public programs. He worked long and hard in building the St. George Temple. He was an ordinance worker for many years. Samuel was a helper to all in need and was devoted to helping others. He was a good preacher and a natural teacher of Gospel Doctrine. He accompanied Erastus Snow on most of his visits to other settlements when they had to go in companies for protection from the Indians. When Whittmore and Moody were killed by Indians at Pipe Springs, he helped recover the arrow heads from their bodies and sent them to the Deseret Museum. Emma was stricken with rheumatism and was a total invalid for ten years. During this time, he took her to England for help but all was to no avail. She bore her sufferings patiently and kept her sweet disposition until death claimed her and was loved by her wide circle of friends. Samuel spent his life at hard and honest work. He had a host of friends all over the Church for he had lived to serve God and his fellow man, give help to those in need, shore up the discouraged, do good wherever he was. He died on February 15, 1910 firm in his faith and ready to go to his reward.

[Written by his daughter Elizabeth Jane Adams Macfarlane on April 27, 1928 on application to Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her address at the time of her application was 1047-12th Street, Ogden, Utah.]

• Fact: Christening (5 May 1833) Saint Thomas's Church, Dudley, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1841) Age 8; Son of John Adams who is a Builder; (no mother is shown on this census) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Religion (About January 1847) Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints While apprenticing to become a Silversmith
• Fact: Occupation (from 1845 to 1850) Age 12-17; indentured to a Silver Smith (the money went directly to his father, who was paid weekly; the silver smith fed and clothed him). Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Baptism (May 1848)
• Fact: Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Birmingham District. (1850) Local missionary to Pilling - Fleetwood in the Birmingham District Pilling, Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1851) Age 19; Unmarried; Steel Top Maker Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Immigration (3 September 1852) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Patriarchal Blessing (about 24 April 1854) William Cazui, patriarch Nephi, Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (02 May 1857) Juab, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (about April 1861) Old Street (right next to Owen Street which is the street he was on in 1841 census)- in his brother's home Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Occupation (1861) Age 28; Visitor; at the home of his brother John and John's wife Sarah and their children: (William J, 8; George Hy, 6; Ann Elizth, 4; Emma, 8 months) Tipton, Staffordshire, England, United Kingdom
• Fact: Residence (7 November 1864) Arrived in St George after living in Nephi Utah St. George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Occupation (6 June 1870) Age 37; Blacksmith Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (6 June 1870) Saint George, Utah Saint George, Washington, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Mission (1879) Great Britain
• Fact: Mission (1879) Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Set Apart (9 Oct 1879)
• Fact: Pension (1905) Utah
• Fact: Military Service (28 Aug 1905) , Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (8 December 1905) Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service (20 December 1905) Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (15 February 1910) Saint George, at time of death Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Burial (17 February 1910) Saint George, Washington, Utah, United States
• Fact: Obituary (22 Feb 1910) Utah, United States
• Fact: Nationality England
• Fact: Online book detailing stories from his life and other information https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=wu.89062958392;view=1up;seq=1
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch Samuel L. Adams was born in Tipton, England on January 22, 1833. His parents while not wealthy were in very comfortable circumstances. His father was a cabinet worker of note and did the most intricate work in woods. Samuel learned the trade of silver smith and was accomplished in that line. His mother died when he was just a boy and his father married again. Samuel heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ while yet a boy and believed and embraced it and was soon set apart to assist the missionaries in tracting etc. At the age of 19 years, he was ready to emigrate to Utah and wanted his sweetheart to accompany him. She, Emma Jackson, had also joined the Mormon Church. It was thought best if that they be married first as was down February 5, 1852 by Elder George B. Wallace of Liverpool. They set sail on February 8, 1852 from Liverpool to New Orleans on the Ellen Maria". They were enroute seven months and reached Salt Lake City on September 3, 1852. In the A.O. Smoot Company, Samuel had charge of a company of ten and drove oxen a good part of the way but he and Emma also walked their share. She was a lady of culture, refinement and wealth but sacrificed all for the gospel and although she suffered hardships which space will not permit mentioning, she bore them with patience and fortitude. She always did her share of work. During the journey, cholera broke out in camp and Samuel went about caring for the sick and was protected that he did not take it. Arriving in Salt Lake City, he settled in Sugar House and went to work with John Urie at blacksmithing. He built a home of woven willows with dirt floors and roof. A great contrast to their former home! Soon twin girls came and barely [illegible]...The Lord always provides. Two sisters of President Joseph F. Smith, being great friends, spent most of the night cutting over things they brought from England and next morning came with clothes and food to help out. Emma was full of gratitude. Under such conditions, Samuel was called to Green River to meet immigrants. Took three months to make the trip. Emma went to live with Isabella Haine for company and help. During his absence, one baby died. While at Green River, Samuel was shot through the knee and used crutches for months. He was called to Nephi, Juab County, to help develop the country. He was a genius and could turn his hand to any work. Here he made a machine that made the first wrought iron nails in Utah. Many were used in pioneer buildings and public buildings. He and John Haig built and operated the first grist mill there. The old frame and parts of the mill still stand. He assisted with building immense mud wall as protection from Indians. He was called to fill a mission to England and spent three years in the company with Heber C. Kimball and did much good. He returned to Nephi and was prospecious and thrifty and was called to Dixie to pioneer there. This was the hardest trial but they knew it came from Authorities and would not refuse. The country, it's soil, the Indians, isolation from civilization were all terrible but they took their chance along with others in full faith and trust in God. Samuel helped to build the first homes, bowry for worship, the first grist mill and his own shop.

Freighters from San Bernardino to Salt Lake City would stay for days while he repaired their wagons, shod animals, etc. and for this he received groceries, cloth, etc. instead of money. He was a leader in the development of mining and smelting in Southern Utah. He was the first white man to set foot on the famous Grand gulch copper property. He supervised building of pioneer smelters and felt responsibility for success. He made one 72 hour run without rest or sleep. They had one of the most comfortable homes in St. George and were great social leaders there, both beautiful singers and took leads in all public programs. He worked long and hard in building the St. George Temple. He was an ordinance worker for many years. Samuel was a helper to all in need and was devoted to helping others. He was a good preacher and a natural teacher of Gospel Doctrine. He accompanied Erastus Snow on most of his visits to other settlements when they had to go in companies for protection from the Indians. When Whittmore and Moody were killed by Indians at Pipe Springs, he helped recover the arrow heads from their bodies and sent them to the Deseret Museum. Emma was stricken with rheumatism and was a total invalid for ten years. During this time, he took her to England for help but all was to no avail. She bore her sufferings patiently and kept her sweet disposition until death claimed her and was loved by her wide circle of friends. Samuel spent his life at hard and honest work. He had a host of friends all over the Church for he had lived to serve God and his fellow man, give help to those in need, shore up the discouraged, do good wherever he was. He died on February 15, 1910 firm in his faith and ready to go to his reward.

[Written by his daughter Elizabeth Jane Adams Macfarlane on April 27, 1928 on application to Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Her address at the time of her application was 1047-12th Street, Ogden, Utah.]

• Fact: 5 February 1852 Probably from Liverpool, England Sails from England to America

Sources

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 04 September 2022, 20:59), entry for Samuel Lorenzo Adams (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KWJ8-QCS ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 30 January 2022, 18:18), entry for Samuel Lorenzo Adams (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KWJ8-QCS ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 15 December 2021, 21:41), entry for Samuel Lorenzo Adams (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KWJ8-QCS ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 15 December 2021, 21:41), entry for Samuel Lorenzo Adams (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KWJ8-QCS ); contributed by various users.
• findagrave.com
• The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Church History, Early Mormon Missionaries, https://history.lds.org/missionary/individual/samuel-l-adams-1823?lang=eng