3. | Lyman Utley Leavitt (2.John2, 1.Sarah1) was born 24 May 1832, Compton, Quebec, Canada; died 23 Feb 1912, Pine, Gila, Arizona, United States. Notes:
Mission Call to Pine, Arizona
Poem by Lyman Leavitt
When I lived in Mesa City, at the close of ninety-nine
A messenger came one morning, saying you are called to go to Pine
It struck me like a thunder-bolt, because I didn't want to go
But the Lord directs his people and from him all blessings flow.
We lived in peace and plenty, with neighbors good and kind.
But to accept this proposition, we must leave them all behind.
On the twentieth day of August, we took our little band
Like Joshua and Caleb who went out to spy the land.
We had two well loaded wagons with horses fat and true.
And two good saddle ponies, to pack the children through.
But we shall ne’er forget the morning as we passed along the line.
Our friends came out to bless us, and say God speed to Pine.
For ten days in seccession, we slowly rolled away,
And where ever night overtook us, we ne'er forgot to pray.
We crossed the quick-sand rivers and desert hot and dry.
And camped twelve miles up the mountain, which seemed to pierce the sky.
But that fearful night is still before me and a tear creeps in my eye.
For heavens artillery was raging below us and my wife began to cry.
Here I put in a word of comfort saying the roads were fine
I promised her in two days more we would be landed safe in Pine.
At ten next day we passed the pinch and rolled away with ease,
At twelve o'clock we reach a spot abounding with water, grass and trees.
All nature here had taken a change, while music cheered this wild location
Which carried me back full fifty years, to my old habitation.
We camped that night on the Mokone in timber tall and grand.
And ere the sun went down the next day we reached the promised land.
And here we are among the saints, fulfilling a revelation.
That God hath declared would come to pass in this last dispensation.
Poem written by Lyman Leavitt August 1899 after arrival in Pine concerning travels and experiences from Mesa to Pine.
Buried:
Burial:
Pine Cemetery
Pine
Gila County
Arizona, USA
Plot: Row 5 West
Find A Grave Memorial# 50749911
Lyman married Ellen Adell Brown 25 Jan 1857, Pulaski, Jackson, Michigan, United States. Ellen was born 9 Mar 1836, Auborn, Geauge, Ohio, United States; died 7 Apr 1902, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried , Kanosh Cemetery, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 4. James Elbert Leavitt was born 12 May 1858, Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States; died 11 Dec 1934, Salina, Sevier, Utah, United States; was buried 15 Dec 1934, Joseph, Sevier, Utah, United States.
- 5. Florence Deborah Leavitt was born 1 Jul 1860, Cambria, Hillsdale, Michigan, United States; died 13 Dec 1929, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States; was buried 16 Dec 1929, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States.
- 6. Charles Alva Leavitt was born 24 Feb 1864, Centerville, Davis, Utah, United States; died 20 Oct 1934, Richfield, Sevier, Utah, United States; was buried 25 Oct 1934, Richfield, Sevier, Utah, United States.
- 7. Lyman Elroy Leavitt was born 15 May 1867, Centerville, Davis, Utah, United States; died 26 Jan 1962, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States; was buried 29 Jan 1962, Mount Olivet Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States.
- 8. Ellen Adell Leavitt was born 20 May 1870, Utah Territory, United States; died 18 Jan 1965; was buried 21 Jan 1965, Kanosh Cemetery, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States.
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Lyman married Ann Eliza Hakes 27 Dec 1875, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States. Ann (daughter of Collins Rowe Hakes and Mabel Ann Morse) was born 15 Feb 1858, Washington, Utah, United States; died 2 Feb 1926, Pine, Gila, Arizona, United States. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 9. Mable Clare Leavitt was born 23 Sep 1876, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States; died 25 Dec 1902.
- 10. Avis Laverne Leavitt was born 17 Jun 1878, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States; died 9 Mar 1965.
- 11. John Rowe Leavitt was born 4 Oct 1880, Kanosh, Millard, Utah, United States; died 11 Nov 1967.
- 12. Lucinda Helen Leavitt was born 9 Jun 1883, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 22 Apr 1969.
- 13. Lyman Hakes Leavitt was born 13 Jun 1885, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 18 Sep 1885.
- 14. Lucy Pearl Leavitt was born 13 Aug 1886, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 19 Mar 1922.
- 15. George Wilford Leavitt was born 18 Jun 1888, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 7 Mar 1949.
- 16. Clarence Edgar Leavitt was born 25 Aug 1890, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 18 Sep 1891.
- 17. Joseph Collins Leavitt was born 20 Jun 1892, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 27 Aug 1973, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; was buried 30 Aug 1973, Mesa City Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States.
- 18. Francis Harry Leavitt was born 8 Apr 1896, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 6 Jul 1896.
- 19. Arthur Floyd Leavitt was born 6 Apr 1898, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona, United States; died 24 Dec 1926.
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