Daniel Henrie (1825 - 1914)

Born 15 Nov 1825 in Whitewater Township, Hamilton, Ohio, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Amanda (Bradley) Henrie — married 29 Oct 1849 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

Husband of Susan (Coleman) Stringham — married 17 Jun 1856 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States

Descendants

Died 28 Jun 1914 at age 88 in Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States

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Biography

Private Daniel Henrie served with the Iowa Volunteers during the Mexican-American War
Service Started: Jul 1846
Unit(s): Company D, Mormon Battalion
Service Ended: Jul 16, 1847

Daniel Henrie was a Private in Company D of the Mormon Battalion. He completed the journey to California and was discharged at Los Angeles, July 16, 1847. He was also a Captain in he Utah Territory Militia, Indian Wars.

His parents were William and Myra Henrie.

He traveled overland with the Thomas Rhoades Company (Rhoades led a company of almost 50 people from Sacramento, California, to the Salt Lake Valley).

• Fact: Residence (from 1844 to 1845) Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
• Fact: Baptism (16 July 1845) Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois, United States
• Fact: Residence (1846) Winter Quarters, Pottawattamie, Iowa, United States
• Fact: Military Service (1846 to 1847) mormon battalion
• Fact: Residence (from 1848 to 1849) Bountiful, Davis, Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (1850) Sanpete, Utah Territory, United States
• Fact: Residence (1870) Utah, United States
• Fact: Residence (from 1860 to 1914) Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States
• Fact: Burial (1 July 1914) Manit City Cemeteryi, Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States
• Fact: Pension (1907-1933) United States
• Fact: Occupation butcher
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch DANIEL HENRIE, eldest child of William & Myra (Mayall) Henrie, was b. 15 Nov. 1825, in Hamilton Co., Ohio [bapt. 15 July 1842-1848. He was probably rebapt. at the later date as that was frequently done in those times; end. 1-7 July 1852]. He d. 1910s, in Manti, Utah, and bur. there 1 July.

Daniel m. (1) 29 Oct. 1849, Salt Lake City, Utah, to Amanda Bradley, dau of Thomas Jefferson & Elizabeth (Kroll) Bradley. (Elizabeth Kroll was the dau. of Jacob Kroll; the maiden name of her mother has not been found.) Amanda was b. 15 Jan. 1829, at Clarence, Erie Co., N.Y. [bapt. Feb. 1845, end. & S.to H. 1-7 July 1852]. She d. 7 Mar. 1903, in Manti, and was bur. there abt. 9 Mar. (Amanda’s picture appears on p. 12; Daniel’s is on p. 11.) Daniel m. (2) 17 June 1856, in Salt Lake City, Susan Coleman, dau. of Ellis & Elizabeth Coleman. She was b. 4 Aug. 1839, Niagara, N.Y. [bapt. 1849, end. 26 Oct. 1888, S.to H. date indefinite]. She d. 1910s, Manti, and was bur. there. (See Susan’s picture, p. 12.) Information for the following sketch of Daniel Henrie was contributed by Marietta LeaMaster. Daniel Henrie, a farmer and miller in his native state of Ohio, lived with his parents until he was 17 years of age. In the year 1841 the family embraced Mormonism and soon after moved from Ohio to Nauvoo, Ill., where the Saints were located. Daniel had not been converted to the teachings of Mormonism so remained in Ohio. A year later he joined his parents in Ill. After listening to the Prophet Joseph Smith speak on several occasions, he became interested and a short time later was baptized in the Mississippi River. After the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph, Daniel witnessed a remarkable incident which strengthened his faith in the Gospel. While the members were struggling to hold the church membership together in unity, Brigham Young, who was the senior member of the Apostles, arose to speak to an assembly of the church. During his address he suddenly appeared to look like the Prophet and his voice sounded like Joseph’s, and many in the audience bore testimony that they thought it was the Prophet speaking. This incident was referred to as the “Mantle of Joseph falling upon Brigham Young.” The Saints accepted it as a sign from God that Brigham was to be the leader of the church. Mob persecutions increased until their treatment became unbearable, and speedy preparations were made to leave Nauvoo and go West where they could worship according to the teachings of their leaders. [p. 14] Soon after they arrived at Council Bluffs the government asked for 500 volunteers to fight in the war with Mexico. Daniel Henrie was one of the number of the now famous “Mormon Battalion” of 1846, in Company D under Capt. Nelson Higgins. Daniel and the other soldiers began their long journey on foot, and after eleven days arrived at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where they were allowed a short rest. Their next stop was to be Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the trip entailed many hardships and much sickness. On Aug. 23 Col. Allen died, leaving them to pursue their journey without his help and encouragement. They arrived at Red River Oct. 2, where word was received that if they did not reach Santa Fe by Oct. 10 they would be discharged. Many of the men were so weary, foot sore, and disabled that a picked number of 250 men were chosen from the company and sent ahead. Daniel was one of the men able to reach Santa Fe by Oct. 10 and to receive his army pay. From there Col. P. St. George Cook assumed command. While in New Mexico it was next to impossible to get provisions, and the soldiers were driven to the extreme of eating their draft animals which had died en route, and at one time they had to boil old rawhide to make soup. They reached the summit of the Rockies Nov. 28. While pushing on to the San Pedro River they encountered a herd of buffalo. A number of them were killed, which helped materially for food. During the march through Arizona they suffered untold privations, one time going without water through seventy miles of desert country. One incident Daniel never forgot was being detailed to go back and bring an old white draft ox to camp. It had become too weak to travel and had fallen by the wayside. Daniel carried water in his canteen from a creek some distance away and poured it into his hat for the ox to drink. He pulled bunch grass and fed it to him until he gained strength to resume travel. This place has since been called White Ox Creek and is now a thriving section of Arizona. At Pima the Maricopa Indians proved friendly and sold them squash, beans, and other articles of food and clothing. On 8 Jan. 1847 they reached the Gila River and for the next three days they traveled over the hot lands, encountering deep sand, drouth, and extreme temperatures. These conditions, coupled with short rations, caused the men to drop in their tracks. This country is now known as Death Valley. On Jan. 21 the summit of the Sierra Nevada Mts. was reached and Jan. 29 found the company at San Diego, Calif. They were discharged from service 16 July 1847, at Los Angeles, Calif. Daniel, with some of his companions, worked his way to Sacramento, Calif., and he remained there during the Gold Rush, helping to build cabins and taking a hand at hunting for the precious metal. Here he served also as butcher. In 1849 he came to Utah. He could have stayed in California and become rich mining during the Gold Rush, but he was eager to get to Salt Lake and join the other Saints and live [p. 15] where he could live his religion like he wanted to. His family settled at Bountiful, Utah. were Daniel resumed the business of milling in connection with his father and also tilling the soil. In October 1849 he was married to Amanda Bradley by President Brigham Young. In December 1849 he volunteered to take a load of provisions to the settlers located at Manti, Utah. With his wife, her brother Jerome Bradley, and four other men they, began the journey. They were delayed a week at Provo because of hostile Indians. Finally they were permitted to go on their way with two friendly Indians, Tabinau and Ankawabits, as guide. They made their way to the narrows of Salt Creek Canyon, where they encountered heavy snows and were delayed for nearly three months. They lived on cornbread and the game they were able to fund. It seems that other Indians had joined their ranks, and one night they held council whether or not to kill the whites and go on their way, but some of the Indians were unwilling to do this because Daniel had been their friend many times. Afterward, when peace was declared between the two peoples, a chief told Daniel about this incident. Tabinau and Mr. Dodge finally made their way through the canyon, on the crusted snow, and arrived at Manti. A rescue squad was sent to aid the marooned party. As Amanda was the only woman, she was drawn forty miles on a hand sled by her father and husband. Jerome Bradley had charge of the teams and wagon and did not reach Manti until March 1850. Daniel and Amanda were soon afterward called by Brigham Young to help colonize Manti. He served in the Black Hawk war, was sheriff of Sanpete County one year, city treasurer three years, senior president of the 48th Quorum of Seventies for nearly 40 years. He aided materially in the building of the Manti Temple and Tabernacle. He gave staunch support to missionary work and other projects for the betterment of his home town, county, and state. He stood steadfast for truth and honesty, was firm in his convictions, never complained of the trials and privations of pioneer life, provided for his 26 children and lived to the ripe old age of 90 years, loved and respected by his family, community, and friends. Daniel Henrie and his first wife, Amanda Bradley, had 14 children: 1.Mary Amanda Henrie, b. 4 Sept. 1850, Bountiful, Utah; m. Ezra Knight Funk. 2. Myra Elizabeth Henrie, b. 27-28 Jan. 1852, Manti, Utah; m. John Olson.3.Susan Lucretia Henrie, b. 17-29 Apr. 1853, Manti; m. George Byron Cox. 4.Daniel Henrie Jr., b. 29 Dec. 1854, Manti; m. Elzina Stringham. 5.Diantha Henrie, b. 4 Nov. 1856, Manti; m. William Stringham. 6. James Henrie, b. 25-27 Jan. 1858, Manti, son of Daniel & Amanda (Bradley) Henrie; m. (1) Hannah Snow; m (2) Caroline Westenskow. 7. Jerome Bradley Henrie, b. 25 Nov. 1859-60, Manti; m. (1) Mary C. Westenskow; m. (2) Thea Annie Lund.8. William Henrie, b. 11-12 Oct. 1861; m. Hannah Westenskow. 9.Malinda Euphema Henrie, b. 17 Nov. 1864, Manti; m. William Killpack.10. Margaret Estella Henrie, b. 23 Dec. 1866, Manti; m. Alma Johnson.11. Luna Abiath Henrie, b. 13 Sept. 1869, Manti; m. Otto Ottoson.12. Thomas Jefferson Henrie, b. 29 Nov. 1871, Manti, d. 6 Jan. 1892.13. Jeddiah Grant Henrie, b. 30 Nov. 1873, Manti, d. 9 Feb. 1874. 14.Loren Henrie, still born 29 Nov, 1876. Daniel Henrie and his second wife Susan Coleman had 12 children, all b. Manti: 1.Joseph Thadeus Henrie, b. 3 Apr. 1858; m. Myrtle or Mary Sorensen. 2. Margaret F. Henrie, b. 4 Jan. 1860, d. 9 Feb. 1860. 3. Rachel Henrie, b. 6 Feb. 1861; m. Charles Hatton. 4. Arthur Henrie, b. 6 June 1863; m. Mary Jorgensen (See p. 23.) 5. Samuel Henrie, b. 23 Feb. 1866; m. Hannah E. Boyington. (See p. 24.) 6. Elizabeth Henrie, b. 10 Dec. 1868 [bapt. 1876, end. 3 Jan. 1889], d. 3 Jan. 1890, Manti. She m. Edward E. Reid, s. of William Reid. He was b. 18 Sept. 1 Spring Lake, Utah, d. 1950s, Ephraim, Utah, and bur. 26 Feb. 7. Nora or Lenora Henrie, b. 25 Apr. 1871, d. 24 Nov. 1872. 8. Cora Dell Henrie, b. 16 Feb. 1874; m. John Franklin Maylett. (See p. 25.) 9. Maud Henrie, b. 2 Mar. 1876, d. 28 Aug 10. Ethel Henrie, b. 24 Apr. 1878, twin, d. 14 May 1879-80. 11.Ellis Henrie, b. 24 Apr. 1878, twin; m. Ethel Armstrong, (See p. 27.)12. Myra Henrie, b. 10 Mar. 1881, d. 27 Mar. 1881. [p. 17] http://henrie.org/red_book/frames.html

• Fact: Occupation Farmer, Horseman
• Fact: Residence Manti, Sanpete, Utah, United States
• Fact: Military Service Blackhawk and Mormon Battalion - Commanding Co of Infantry - Utah Territory Military

Mormon Battalion - Company D - Private - Discharged 16 July 1847 in Los Angeles, California

He passed away about 1900.

Sources

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 04 September 2018, 04:10), entry for Daniel Henrie(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KWNY-LQ3); contributed by various users.
• Biographical information, diaries or journals. "History of Daniel Henrie", by Caley O. Morley is on file with the LDS Church Historical Department. Material is also on file with the Utah State Historical Society. 18:03, 16 December 2017 (EST)
• LDS Pioneer Overland Travel 1847-1868 web site: https://history.lds.org/overlandtravel/pioneers/43015/daniel-henrie
• Members of the Mormon Battalion, A Sesquicentennial Remembrance, compiled by Dr. Susan Ward Easton, p. 33. https://dcms.lds.org/delivery/DeliveryManagerServlet?dps_pid=IE5417209
• Family records.