The Manti Messenger 13 April 1901:
A very serious accident happened [to] William Bown, Sr. Sunday morning last, while his grand daughter who cares for him was attending the Sunday School as teacher. He was in his usual health when Miss Bown left him, escepting for a slight dizziness which he complained of. The first to reach the Bown residence was Mrs. John Peterson who with her husband occupies the front part of the dwelling. On entering her room, she found it filled with smoke and aroma of burning cloth. She searched her room but could not discover any cause. Presently she heard a faint rap on the door leading to Mr. Bown's room and, upon entering, found the old gentleman in a critical condition. His clothes, and the flesh on one side of his face and body were badly burned. He could give no account of the accident further than that he fell in the open fire place and was unable to extricate himself. It is supposed he had a spell of dizziness and fainted, falling into the fireplace as stated. Miss Bown was late in reaching home from school, as she stayed to a business meeting after the usual hour.
The condition of Mr. Bown is quite serious, owing to his advanced age, but there is hope of his recovery. He is being given the best medical care.
He is the father of Messrs. L. and J. Bown of your city, and has a number of children who reside here. He is about 75 years of age.
The Manti Messenger 20 April 1901
Death of Wm Bown Sr.
On Wednesday night April 10th, at 10 o'clock, occurred the death of William Bown, Sr., an old resident of Fayette. His death was hastened by an accident which he met on Sunday, March 31, an account of which was chronicled in the Gazette of last week. He was brought to the home of his son Lafayette in this city, and has since been given the best medical care and every comfort possible, but his spirit was forced to yield to the frail form of 75 years. He leaves five sons, William and Levi, residing at Fayette, Hyrum, residing at Manti, and James and Lafayette who are residing in this city. The body was taken to Fayette yesterday afternoon for burial.
Deceased has resided at Fayette for the past thirty years, and was a much respected citizen. In obedience to the call, he located at St. George and remained there for six years. He first settled at Springville.
History received from contributor Burnt Almond Fudge:
William's father was a mariner and died at sea before his birth. When he was 13, he became an apprentice to a boat builder. At the end of that time, he went to sea for four years on whaling ships in northern waters. A boy friend introduced him to the missionaries and he was converted and baptized in 1850. In January 1853 he immigrated to the States. He married, aboard ship, a girl he had met on board. William and Jane settled in Springville, Utah, where they bought a house and lot for $60.00. In 1862 they were called to go to St. George to help build a community there. They stayed three years, raising cotton and molasses cane. William 's health deteriorated in the hot, dry climate. They went to visit Jane's parents further north and he immediately got better. Her father and brother saw Brigham Young while in Salt Lake and he released William from his mission. William and Jane and their family settled in Fayette, Utah, where they were active in the church. For 23 years he was Ward Clerk, making the ink he used. He became a professional gardener. He also made broom cane, which they made into brooms. He was a good carpenter and he and his wife both made and lined caskets. William died as a result of falling into the fireplace.
A very serious accident happened [to] William Bown, Sr. Sunday morning last, while his grand daughter who cares for him was attending the Sunday School as teacher. He was in his usual health when Miss Bown left him, escepting for a slight dizziness which he complained of. The first to reach the Bown residence was Mrs. John Peterson who with her husband occupies the front part of the dwelling. On entering her room, she found it filled with smoke and aroma of burning cloth. She searched her room but could not discover any cause. Presently she heard a faint rap on the door leading to Mr. Bown's room and, upon entering, found the old gentleman in a critical condition. His clothes, and the flesh on one side of his face and body were badly burned. He could give no account of the accident further than that he fell in the open fire place and was unable to extricate himself. It is supposed he had a spell of dizziness and fainted, falling into the fireplace as stated. Miss Bown was late in reaching home from school, as she stayed to a business meeting after the usual hour.
The condition of Mr. Bown is quite serious, owing to his advanced age, but there is hope of his recovery. He is being given the best medical care.
He is the father of Messrs. L. and J. Bown of your city, and has a number of children who reside here. He is about 75 years of age.
The Manti Messenger 20 April 1901
Death of Wm Bown Sr.
On Wednesday night April 10th, at 10 o'clock, occurred the death of William Bown, Sr., an old resident of Fayette. His death was hastened by an accident which he met on Sunday, March 31, an account of which was chronicled in the Gazette of last week. He was brought to the home of his son Lafayette in this city, and has since been given the best medical care and every comfort possible, but his spirit was forced to yield to the frail form of 75 years. He leaves five sons, William and Levi, residing at Fayette, Hyrum, residing at Manti, and James and Lafayette who are residing in this city. The body was taken to Fayette yesterday afternoon for burial.
Deceased has resided at Fayette for the past thirty years, and was a much respected citizen. In obedience to the call, he located at St. George and remained there for six years. He first settled at Springville.
History received from contributor Burnt Almond Fudge:
William's father was a mariner and died at sea before his birth. When he was 13, he became an apprentice to a boat builder. At the end of that time, he went to sea for four years on whaling ships in northern waters. A boy friend introduced him to the missionaries and he was converted and baptized in 1850. In January 1853 he immigrated to the States. He married, aboard ship, a girl he had met on board. William and Jane settled in Springville, Utah, where they bought a house and lot for $60.00. In 1862 they were called to go to St. George to help build a community there. They stayed three years, raising cotton and molasses cane. William 's health deteriorated in the hot, dry climate. They went to visit Jane's parents further north and he immediately got better. Her father and brother saw Brigham Young while in Salt Lake and he released William from his mission. William and Jane and their family settled in Fayette, Utah, where they were active in the church. For 23 years he was Ward Clerk, making the ink he used. He became a professional gardener. He also made broom cane, which they made into brooms. He was a good carpenter and he and his wife both made and lined caskets. William died as a result of falling into the fireplace.
The Manti Messenger 13 April 1901:
A very serious accident happened [to] William Bown, Sr. Sunday morning last, while his grand daughter who cares for him was attending the Sunday School as teacher. He was in his usual health when Miss Bown left him, escepting for a slight dizziness which he complained of. The first to reach the Bown residence was Mrs. John Peterson who with her husband occupies the front part of the dwelling. On entering her room, she found it filled with smoke and aroma of burning cloth. She searched her room but could not discover any cause. Presently she heard a faint rap on the door leading to Mr. Bown's room and, upon entering, found the old gentleman in a critical condition. His clothes, and the flesh on one side of his face and body were badly burned. He could give no account of the accident further than that he fell in the open fire place and was unable to extricate himself. It is supposed he had a spell of dizziness and fainted, falling into the fireplace as stated. Miss Bown was late in reaching home from school, as she stayed to a business meeting after the usual hour.
The condition of Mr. Bown is quite serious, owing to his advanced age, but there is hope of his recovery. He is being given the best medical care.
He is the father of Messrs. L. and J. Bown of your city, and has a number of children who reside here. He is about 75 years of age.
The Manti Messenger 20 April 1901
Death of Wm Bown Sr.
On Wednesday night April 10th, at 10 o'clock, occurred the death of William Bown, Sr., an old resident of Fayette. His death was hastened by an accident which he met on Sunday, March 31, an account of which was chronicled in the Gazette of last week. He was brought to the home of his son Lafayette in this city, and has since been given the best medical care and every comfort possible, but his spirit was forced to yield to the frail form of 75 years. He leaves five sons, William and Levi, residing at Fayette, Hyrum, residing at Manti, and James and Lafayette who are residing in this city. The body was taken to Fayette yesterday afternoon for burial.
Deceased has resided at Fayette for the past thirty years, and was a much respected citizen. In obedience to the call, he located at St. George and remained there for six years. He first settled at Springville.
History received from contributor Burnt Almond Fudge:
William's father was a mariner and died at sea before his birth. When he was 13, he became an apprentice to a boat builder. At the end of that time, he went to sea for four years on whaling ships in northern waters. A boy friend introduced him to the missionaries and he was converted and baptized in 1850. In January 1853 he immigrated to the States. He married, aboard ship, a girl he had met on board. William and Jane settled in Springville, Utah, where they bought a house and lot for $60.00. In 1862 they were called to go to St. George to help build a community there. They stayed three years, raising cotton and molasses cane. William 's health deteriorated in the hot, dry climate. They went to visit Jane's parents further north and he immediately got better. Her father and brother saw Brigham Young while in Salt Lake and he released William from his mission. William and Jane and their family settled in Fayette, Utah, where they were active in the church. For 23 years he was Ward Clerk, making the ink he used. He became a professional gardener. He also made broom cane, which they made into brooms. He was a good carpenter and he and his wife both made and lined caskets. William died as a result of falling into the fireplace.
A very serious accident happened [to] William Bown, Sr. Sunday morning last, while his grand daughter who cares for him was attending the Sunday School as teacher. He was in his usual health when Miss Bown left him, escepting for a slight dizziness which he complained of. The first to reach the Bown residence was Mrs. John Peterson who with her husband occupies the front part of the dwelling. On entering her room, she found it filled with smoke and aroma of burning cloth. She searched her room but could not discover any cause. Presently she heard a faint rap on the door leading to Mr. Bown's room and, upon entering, found the old gentleman in a critical condition. His clothes, and the flesh on one side of his face and body were badly burned. He could give no account of the accident further than that he fell in the open fire place and was unable to extricate himself. It is supposed he had a spell of dizziness and fainted, falling into the fireplace as stated. Miss Bown was late in reaching home from school, as she stayed to a business meeting after the usual hour.
The condition of Mr. Bown is quite serious, owing to his advanced age, but there is hope of his recovery. He is being given the best medical care.
He is the father of Messrs. L. and J. Bown of your city, and has a number of children who reside here. He is about 75 years of age.
The Manti Messenger 20 April 1901
Death of Wm Bown Sr.
On Wednesday night April 10th, at 10 o'clock, occurred the death of William Bown, Sr., an old resident of Fayette. His death was hastened by an accident which he met on Sunday, March 31, an account of which was chronicled in the Gazette of last week. He was brought to the home of his son Lafayette in this city, and has since been given the best medical care and every comfort possible, but his spirit was forced to yield to the frail form of 75 years. He leaves five sons, William and Levi, residing at Fayette, Hyrum, residing at Manti, and James and Lafayette who are residing in this city. The body was taken to Fayette yesterday afternoon for burial.
Deceased has resided at Fayette for the past thirty years, and was a much respected citizen. In obedience to the call, he located at St. George and remained there for six years. He first settled at Springville.
History received from contributor Burnt Almond Fudge:
William's father was a mariner and died at sea before his birth. When he was 13, he became an apprentice to a boat builder. At the end of that time, he went to sea for four years on whaling ships in northern waters. A boy friend introduced him to the missionaries and he was converted and baptized in 1850. In January 1853 he immigrated to the States. He married, aboard ship, a girl he had met on board. William and Jane settled in Springville, Utah, where they bought a house and lot for $60.00. In 1862 they were called to go to St. George to help build a community there. They stayed three years, raising cotton and molasses cane. William 's health deteriorated in the hot, dry climate. They went to visit Jane's parents further north and he immediately got better. Her father and brother saw Brigham Young while in Salt Lake and he released William from his mission. William and Jane and their family settled in Fayette, Utah, where they were active in the church. For 23 years he was Ward Clerk, making the ink he used. He became a professional gardener. He also made broom cane, which they made into brooms. He was a good carpenter and he and his wife both made and lined caskets. William died as a result of falling into the fireplace.
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