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  1. Charles Caesar Cowley: Birth: 17 Nov 1834 in Kirk German, Isle Of MAN, England. Death: 3 Dec 1905 in Venice, Sevier, Utah

  2. William Michael Cowley: Birth: 29 Sep 1836 in Lambsfield, Kirk German, Isle Of MAN, Eng.. Death: 2 Oct 1915 in Venice, Sevier, Utah

  3. Eleanor Caroline Cowley: Birth: 12 Dec 1838 in Kirk German, Isle Of MAN, England. Death: 9 Mar 1839 in Kirk German, Isle Of MAN, England

  4. Annie Elizabeth Cowley: Birth: 20 May 1840 in Kirk German, Isle Of MAN, England. Death: 8 Aug 1872 in Logan, Cache, Utah

  5. Nephi Thomas Cowley: Birth: 5 Jul 1842 in Kirk German, Isle Of MAN, England. Death: 9 Jan 1908 in Logan, Cache, Utah

  6. John Abner Cowley: Birth: 5 Jul 1845 in Macadonia, Hancock, IL. Death: 2 Apr 1880 in Logan, Cache, Utah

  7. Maria Elinor (Eleanor) Cowley: Birth: 24 Oct 1847 in Council Bluff, Pottawattamie, IA. Death: 5 Apr 1924 in Idaho Falls, Bonneville, ID

  8. Joseph Enos Cowley: Birth: 8 Nov 1849 in Council Bluff, Pottawattamie, IA. Death: 17 Oct 1929 in Logan, Cache, Utah

  9. James Alma Cowley: Birth: 17 Aug 1852 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. Death: 20 Feb 1913 in Logan, Cache, Utah

  10. Hyrum Nicholas Cowley: Birth: 16 Jan 1855 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. Death: 9 Jun 1876

  11. Benjamin Franklin Cowley: Birth: 22 Dec 1857 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah. Death: 10 Feb 1858 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah


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a. Note:   Charles Cowley came to America with his wife and children on the ship: Ship: Swanton Date of Departure: 16 Jan 1843 Port of Departure: Liverpool, England LDS Immigrants: 212 Church Leader: Lorenzo Snow Date of Arrival: 16 Mar 1843 Port of Arrival: New Orleans, Louisiana
 Source(s): Customs #102 (FHL #200,151); NSHP; AF (various families)
  Notes: "NINETEENTH COMPANY. -- Swanton, 212 souls. On Monday, January 16th, 1843, season [UNCLEAR] sailed from Liverpool, Captain Davenport, with two hundred and twelve Saints aboard, bound for Nauvoo, via New Orleans, under the direction of Elder Lorenzo Snow. During the first four weeks of the voyage, continued head winds prevented the ship from progressing very fast, but on the seventeenth day of February the wind became fair, and continued so during the remainder of the voyage. A few days after leaving Liverpool, the company was more fully organized by the appointment of Elders M. Auley and Robert Reed to act as counselors to Lorenzo Snow. The emigrants were also divided into two grand divisions, and twelve officers appointed to attend to the comfort and cleanliness of the Saints. At six o'clock every morning the bell sounded for all to arise; prayer meetings were held every night at seven o'clock; there was preaching every Tuesday and Thursday nights and twice on Sunday. Peace and health prevailed among the people, though some were disposed to murmur a little. Much of the power of God was manifested in the restoration of the sick by anointing with oil, and through the prayer of faith. The following is from the Biography of Lorenzo Snow, written by his sister, Eliza R. Snow, (page 65): 'The commander of the ship Swanton, Captain Davenport, and officers of the crew, were kind and courteous, which contributed much to ameliorate the discomfort incident to life on the ocean. The steward, a German by birth, was a young man, very affable in manner, and gentlemanly in deportment -- a general favorite and highly respected by all. During the latter part of the voyage he took sick, and continued growing worse and worse until death seemed inevitable. All means proved unavailing, and the captain, by whom he was much beloved, gave up all hope of his recovery, and requested the officers and crew to go in one by one, and take a farewell look of their dying friend, which they did silently and solemnly as he lay there unconscious and almost breathless on his dying couch. Immediately after his sad ceremony closed, one of our sisters by the name of Martin, without my brother's knowledge, went to the captain and requested him to allow my brother to lay hands on the steward, according to our faith and practice under such circumstances, saying that she believed that the steward would be restored. The captain shook his head, and told her that the steward was now breathing his last, and that it would be useless to trouble Mr. Snow. But Sister Martin was not to be defeated; she not only importuned, but earnestly declared her faith in the result of the proposed administration, and he finally yielded and gave consent. As soon as the foregoing circumstance was communicated to my brother, he started toward the cabin where the steward lay, and in passing through the door met the captain who was in tears. He said: 'Mr. Snow, it is too late; he is expiring; he is breathing his last!' My brother made no reply, but took a seat beside the dying man. After devoting a few moments to secret prayer, he laid his hands on the head of the young man, prayed, and in the name of Jesus Christ, rebuked the disease and commanded him to be made whole. Very soon after, to the joy and astonishment of all, he was seen walking the deck, praising and glorifying God for his restoration. The officers and sailors acknowledged the miraculous power of God, and on landing at New Orleans, several of them were baptized, also the first mate, February 26th, 1843.' At New Orleans the emigrating Saints left the Swanton, and


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