William R. Slade - Revision history

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

2014-01-08T08:05:26Z

To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]

	In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of ~~Southerners~~ bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857. Almost immediately, Slade was appointed as a Justice of the Peace.		In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of southerners bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857. Almost immediately, Slade was appointed as a Justice of the Peace.

	Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.		Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.

1857admin: /* Migration to Utah */

2014-01-08T07:58:17Z

Migration to Utah

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	=== Migration to Utah ===		=== Migration to Utah ===

	After joining the Mormons they ~~immigrated~~ to ~~Utah sometime~~ in the late ~~1840s or~~ early ~~1850s~~.		After joining the Mormons they traveled to the temporary Mormon settlements in western Iowa. In 1856, they joined the Jacob Croft Company, which departed on the trek west in late June. In the Slade family were William Rufus, 45, Dorinda Melissa Moody Goheen Slade, 48, William, 22, Jefferson, 19, Clara Elizabeth, 14, Henry, 6, and James McGaw, 5.
			[[Image:Mormon Trail.jpg\|thumb\|center\|700px\|<center>'''The Mormon Trail'''</center>]]

			They passed the usual milestones on the trail: Fort Kearney, the South Fork of the Platte River, Chimney Rock, Fort Laramie, the Sweetwater River, Independence Rock, Devil's Gate, Green River, Fort Bridger, Bear River, and Weber River. After suffering the usual hardships of overland trail they arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake in early October.

	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

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To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]

	In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of Southerners bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.		In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of Southerners bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857. Almost immediately, Slade was appointed as a Justice of the Peace.

	Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.		Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.

1857admin: /* In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion */

2013-12-17T01:25:57Z

In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion

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	"William Slade" was listed in the 1859 federal arrest warrant. This could be either the father, William Rufus Slade, or the son, [[William_Slade\|William Slade]].		"William Slade" was listed in the 1859 federal arrest warrant. This could be either the father, William Rufus Slade, or the son, [[William_Slade\|William Slade]].
	[[Image:Lincoln_Clark_Counties.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|<center>'''Map of Lincoln & Clark Counties, Nevada.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Lincoln_Clark_Counties.jpg\|right\|thumb\|400px\|<center>'''Map of Lincoln and Clark Counties, Nevada.'''</center>]]

	=== Later Life ===		=== Later Life ===

1857admin at 01:24, 17 December 2013

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	After joining the Mormons they immigrated to Utah sometime in the late 1840s or early 1850s.		After joining the Mormons they immigrated to Utah sometime in the late 1840s or early 1850s.

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	[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]		[[Image:Cotton Mill 02.jpg\|thumb\|right\|400px\|<center>'''The Cotton Mill in Washington County.'''</center>]]
	~~=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===~~

	In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of Southerners bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.		In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of Southerners bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

2013-12-17T01:23:56Z

To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, the Cotton Mission did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.		Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, the Cotton Mission did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.

	A "William Slade" is listed as a county commissioner in Washington County from 1857 to 1859. It seems more likely that this was the father, ~~[[William_R._Slade\|~~William Rufus Slade]], than his son [[William Slade\|William]].		A "William Slade" is listed as a county commissioner in Washington County from 1857 to 1859. It seems more likely that this was the father, William Rufus Slade, than his son [[William Slade\|William]].

	=== In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

2013-12-17T01:23:19Z

To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, the Cotton Mission did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.		Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, the Cotton Mission did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.

	A "William Slade" is listed as a county commissioner in Washington County from 1857 to 1859. It seems more likely that this was the father, [[William_R._Slade\|William Rufus Slade]], than his son [[William Slade\|William].		A "William Slade" is listed as a county commissioner in Washington County from 1857 to 1859. It seems more likely that this was the father, [[William_R._Slade\|William Rufus Slade]], than his son [[William Slade\|William]].

	=== In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

2013-12-17T01:19:58Z

To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, the Cotton Mission did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.		Although it eventually proved commercially unsuccessful, the Cotton Mission did succeed in producing cotton goods for local use and export at an important stage in Utah Territory's economic development.

			A "William Slade" is listed as a county commissioner in Washington County from 1857 to 1859. It seems more likely that this was the father, [[William_R._Slade\|William Rufus Slade]], than his son [[William Slade\|William].

	=== In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===		=== In the Iron Military District: Private William R. Slade, Company I, John D. Lee's 4th Battalion ===

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

2013-12-17T01:04:03Z

To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===

	By spring 1857, the Slades ~~had settled~~ in Washington County ~~in southern Utah among other like-minded Southerners~~. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.		In spring 1857, the Slades joined the steam of Southerners bound for southern Utah. They encamped at Adair Springs near what would become Washington in Washington County. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.

	Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.		Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.

1857admin: /* To Washington County and the Cotton Mission */

2013-12-17T01:01:47Z

To Washington County and the Cotton Mission

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	=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===		=== To Washington County and the Cotton Mission ===

	By spring 1857, the Slades had settled in Washington County in southern Utah among other like-minded Southerners. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.		By spring 1857, the Slades had settled in Washington County in southern Utah among other like-minded Southerners. These southerners founded the Cotton Mission in what came to be known as Utah's Dixie. Slade is listed as head of household among the original settlers in Washington, Washington County, in 1857.

	Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.		Washington appeared to have many advantages over other nearby locales. It was located near several fine springs and the Washington fields seemed to provide a lush expanse of farmland. However, appearances proved to be deceiving and soon "Dixie" was considered one of the most difficult areas to colonize. The broad fields were actually floodplains so if their dams washed out, as they did with discouraging frequency, their crops were jeopardized. Meanwhile the springs, so inviting in an arid, hot country, created marshes, the perfect habitat for mosquitos. Many of them suffered from bouts of malaria (the "fever and ague" or "chills") for many years.