Jan Monfoort was born in Jul, 1717 at Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. He was baptized on Jul 28, 1717 at Dutch Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York. He was the son of Peter Monfoort and Margarietje Haff. Jan married Kniertje Marston in 1743. Jan Monfoort died on May 4, 1777 at York County, Pennsylvania, at age 59.
     He was also known as John Monfoort.

     Abraham Monfort was baptized on Feb 8, 1730 at Dutch Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York. He was the son of Peter Monfoort and Margarietje Haff. Abraham married Nelly Voorhees, daughter of Isaac Voorhees and Christina Terhune, in 1754. Abraham Monfort died in Aug, 1789 at Readington Twp., Hunterdon County, New Jersey, at age 59. Abraham's estate was proved on Aug 31, 1789 at Readington Twp., Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
     He was also known as Abraham Monfort. He was also known as Abraham Monfort. He was also known as Abram Monfoort. He was also known as Abraham Monfoort.

Genealogical Data on the Monfore (Monfort) Family, p. 10 by Fred H. Monfore, Yankton, S.D., September 1954

IV. ABRAHAM (ABRAM) MONFORT (MONFOORT)--(b. about 1730; d. about 1789). Abraham Monfort, son of Pieter Janse Monfoort and Margrietje Hoff, was baptized Feb. 3, 1730. Donald A. Sinclair, of Rutgers U., New Brunswick, N.J., says that Abraham dropped the double "o" in his last name, spelling it Monfort, although occasionally reverting to the Dutch "oo". Abraham married Neiltje (Nellie) van Voorhees. (Note:- there is some uncertainty as to Nellie's last name, according to Dr. Willard Monfort, but it is believed to have been either Voorhees or van Voorhees).Donald A. Sinclair says:- "Abraham apparently died in 1789, his inventory being dated Aug. 27 of that year. Although he is described as of Readington Township, there is evidence that he moved around somewhat..."
Abraham joined the North Branch Church, New Jersey (Readington) in 1779, was named a deacon in 1782, an elder in 1785. Nellie had joined the same church in 1764.
Abraham owned two farms in New Jersey at the time of his death. He left no will, and the last four children, being minors, petitioned the court (Feb. 4, 1792) through their mother that she sell the property, as she had supported them for "upwards of two years". The court allowed her to sell. Abraham's widow and her eldest son, Pieter (Peter), sold their New Jersey farms (reserving a percentage of any minerals that might later be found) and moved to Harpersfield, Delaware County, New York. (Donald A. Sinclair says that Abraham apparently was in York County, Pennsylvania, for a time, as he was named executor of his brother, Peter, who died there in 1769. The will was probated on Oct. 30, 1769. But by the following spring Abraham was back in Readington, New Jersey).
Children:-
Pieter (Peter) (married Oeltje (Olive) Couvenhoven)
Styntje (married Cornelius Lane).
Isaac (married Hannah Lane).
Neiltje (married Cornelius Couvenhoven).
Sara(h).
Saerthe.
Margrietje.
Annotje.
Abraham.
Source:
The Monfoort Family of New York and New Jersey
by Fred Sisser, III.

      Roelof Martense Schenck was born on Oct 1, 1696 at Flatlands, Kings County, New York. He was born on Oct 18, 1696. He was the son of Marten Roelofse Schenck and Elizabeth Minne. Roelof married Susanna Monfoort, daughter of Jan Pieterse Monfoort and Ida Joris Brinckerhoff, on Nov 9, 1727. Roelof Martense Schenck died on May 2, 1777 at Cow Neck, Nassau County, New York, at age 80. Roelof's estate was proved on May 18, 1785.
     He resided at at Flatlands, Kings County, New York, in 1727.
Roelof Martense's left a will on May 20, 1775.

      Marten Roelofse Schenck was born on Nov 14, 1728. He was the son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Marten Roelofse Schenck was baptized on Feb 2, 1728/29. Marten married (SUP) Maria Rapalje on Mar 17, 1746.

     (SUP) married Marten Roelofse Schenck, son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort, on Mar 17, 1746.

      Ida Roelofse Schenck was born on Apr 14, 1731. She was the daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Ida Roelofse Schenck was baptized on May 27, 1731. Ida married Isaac Adriance.
     Ida Roelofse Schenck was also known as Ida Schenck.

      Elizabeth Roelofse Schenck was born on Dec 27, 1732 at Cow Neck, Nassau County, New York. She was the daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Elizabeth Roelofse Schenck was baptized on Jan 24, 1732/33. Elizabeth married Supposed Joris Rapalje, son of Abraham Rapelye and Antie Brinckerhoff, on Oct 18, 1753. Elizabeth Roelofse Schenck died on Nov 5, 1814 at Newtown, Queens County, New York, at age 81.

      Supposed Joris Rapalje was born on Feb 18, 1731/32 at Newtown, Queens County, New York. He was the son of Abraham Rapelye and Antie Brinckerhoff. Joris married Elizabeth Roelofse Schenck, daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort, on Oct 18, 1753. Supposed Joris Rapalje died on Jan 12, 1815 at age 82.
     He was also known as George Rapalje. He was also known as George Rapelye.

      Lammetje Roelofse Schenck was born on Oct 25, 1734. She was the daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Lammetje Roelofse Schenck was baptized on Nov 24, 1734.

      Neeltje Roelofse Schenck was born on Oct 24, 1736. She was the daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Neeltje Roelofse Schenck was baptized on Nov 28, 1736. Neeltje married Joris DeBevoise, son of Jan DeBevoise and Jane Rapalje, in 1766.
     Neeltje Roelofse Schenck was also known as Nelly Schenck.

      Joris DeBevoise was born circa 1730. He was the son of Jan DeBevoise and Jane Rapalje. Joris married Anna Rapelye, daughter of Abraham Rapelye and Antie Brinckerhoff; no issue. Joris married Neeltje Roelofse Schenck, daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort, in 1766. Joris married Anna DeBevoise, daughter of Charles DeBevoise and Eva Voorhees. Joris DeBevoise died on Jul 9, 1802.
     He resided at at Newtown in 1766.

      Sarah Roelofse Schenck was born on Mar 6, 1738. She was the daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Sarah Roelofse Schenck was baptized on Apr 22, 1738. She died young after Apr 22, 1738.

      Judge John Roelofse Schenck was born on Apr 16, 1740. He was the son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Judge John Roelofse Schenck was baptized on May 26, 1740. John married Elizabeth Layton, daughter of William Layton and Margaret Kettels.
     Judge John Roelofse Schenck resided at at North Hempstead, New York. He was also known as Jan Schenck.

      Abraham Roelofse Schenck was born on Aug 1, 1742. He was the son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort. Abraham Roelofse Schenck was baptized on Sep 5, 1742. Abraham married Catherine Hoogland, daughter of Cornelius Hoogland, on Jan 17, 1770. Abraham Roelofse Schenck died on Aug 28, 1825 at age 83.
     He resided at at Great Neck, Nassau County, New York.

     Catherine Hoogland was baptized on Oct 31, 1750 at Dutch Reformed Church, Jamaica, Queens County, New York. She was the daughter of Cornelius Hoogland. Catherine married Abraham Roelofse Schenck, son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort, on Jan 17, 1770. Catherine Hoogland died on Jul 8, 1829 at age 78.
     She was also known as Catalina Hooggland.

      Peter Roelofse Schenck was born on Dec 5, 1744. He was the son of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort.
     Peter Roelofse Schenck resided at at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York.

      Sara Roelofse Schenck was born on Mar 25, 1745. She was the daughter of Roelof Martense Schenck and Susanna Monfoort.

      Antie Monfoort was born on Jul 3, 1732. Antie married Daniel Brinckerhoff on Apr 3, 1756 at Flushing, Queens County, New York. Antie Monfoort died on Oct 8, 1796 at age 64.
     She was also known as Ann Monfoort.

      Athena Helene Watson was born on Oct 3, 1969 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. She was the daughter of Donald Erving Jr Watson and Felicia Ann Bean.

     Donald Erving Jr Watson and Karen Dugger were divorced. Donald Erving Jr Watson and Jacqueline Cecelia Ann Bixler were divorced. Donald Erving Jr Watson and Felicia Ann Bean were divorced. Donald Erving Jr Watson was born on Sep 3, 1944 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. He was the son of Donald Erving Watson and Irene Ann Elizabeth Rhode. Donald married Felicia Ann Bean on Oct 16, 1964 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Donald married Karen Dugger on Aug 1, 1981. Donald married Jacqueline Cecelia Ann Bixler on May 31, 1984 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington.

      Donald Erving Watson was born on Dec 10, 1914 at Pendleton, Oregon. He was the son of Irving G Watson and Elsie Annetie Cantrell. Donald married Irene Ann Elizabeth Rhode, daughter of Peter(Henry) Hinrich Rohde(Rhode) and Bennie Antonette Caroline Hoffer. Donald Erving Watson died on Mar 26, 1990 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 75. Donald was buried at Mount Hood, Oregon.

      Irene Ann Elizabeth Rhode was born on Aug 25, 1914 at Superior, Douglas County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Peter(Henry) Hinrich Rohde(Rhode) and Bennie Antonette Caroline Hoffer. Irene married Donald Erving Watson, son of Irving G Watson and Elsie Annetie Cantrell.
      Birth certificate in Hibbing.Mn says Antonette Elizabeth Rhode.

      Gail Marie Watson was born on Aug 26, 1947. She was the daughter of Donald Erving Watson and Irene Ann Elizabeth Rhode. Gail married James Brown. Gail married David Zayhan.

      Irving G Watson was born on Apr 5, 1894 at Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Irving married Elsie Annetie Cantrell, daughter of William Porter Cantrell and Olive Ann Hill. Irving G Watson died on Jan 31, 1956 at age 61.

      Elsie Annetie Cantrell was born on Dec 19, 1896 at in the barn at the family farm on five point creek about 2 miles west of, Hilgard, Union County, Oregon. She was the daughter of William Porter Cantrell and Olive Ann Hill. Elsie married Irving G Watson, son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Elsie married an unknown person on Oct 28, 1931 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington. She died on Feb 16, 1994 at Vancouver, Clark County, Washington, at age 97.

      Irving G Jr Watson was born on Jan 5, 1926 at La Grande, Union County, Oregon. He was the son of Irving G Watson and Elsie Annetie Cantrell. Irving married Belva (Unknown).

     Belva married Irving G Jr Watson, son of Irving G Watson and Elsie Annetie Cantrell.

     Jay Watson was the son of Irving G Jr Watson and Belva (Unknown).

     Bruce Watson was the son of Irving G Jr Watson and Belva (Unknown).

     John Watson was the son of Irving G Jr Watson and Belva (Unknown).

      William Porter Cantrell was born on Jun 18, 1861 at Texas. William married Olive Ann Hill on Jul 4, 1885 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. William Porter Cantrell died on Dec 27, 1928 at Baker, Baker County, Oregon, at age 67. William was buried on Jan 1, 1929 at Hilgard Cemetery, Hilgard, Union County, Oregon.

      Olive Ann Hill was born on Mar 10, 1865 at Lowell, Lake County, Indiana. Olive married William Porter Cantrell on Jul 4, 1885 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon. Olive Ann Hill died on Sep 12, 1946 at Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, at age 81. Olive was buried on Sep 16, 1946 at Hilgard Cemetery, Hilgard, Union County, Oregon.
      In a note from Elsie Cantrell the names Meyers and Cantrell are given after Olive ann's. dew.

      Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. was born on Apr 8, 1853 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson and Rebecca Hendricks. Hiram married Lovina Hyer, daughter of Christian Larsen Hyer and Lovina Ericsen Hogan, on May 11, 1874 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Hiram married Addie Jane Wildman, daughter of Edward Wildman and Jane Baxter, on Oct 14, 1884 at Logan Temple, Logan, Cache County, Utah. Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. died on Oct 15, 1917 at Hot Lake, Union County, Oregon, at age 64. Hiram was buried at LeGrande, Union County, Oregon.
     He was also known as Hyrum Abiff Watson Jr.

When Hiram was just a small child, his father was called by the church to take a team and wagon and go back east to help the Saints prepare to come to Utah. While he was gone he made a visit to his folks and they persuaded him to remain with them. He wrote to his wife in Salt Lake and tried to persuade her to bring their young son and come back to live with him. Rebecca felt that this would necessitate giving up her religion and she couldn't do that. So she lived with her parents until her marriage to Samuel Roskelley. This second marriage was performed by Brigham Young in his office in Salt Lake City, Ut. Hiram Jr. moved with his mother and step-father to Richmond, Ut. when he was six years old. They lived there until Samuel Roskelley was called to preside as Bishop of the Smithfield Ward - they then made their home in Smithfield. It was in Smithfield that Hiram received his education.

Hiram and his family homesteaded a farm in Lewiston, Ut. He owned one of the first threshing machines. They also lived in Smithfield, Ut. and Fairview, Ida. Then they moved to Rexburg, Ida. Hiram worked on the canals and en­gaged in freighting business between Rexburg and Idaho Falls, Ida. In 1889 Hiram and his wife, Addle, and their two children went to Washington where he worked on the railroad. They lived in tents in a workers camp. Hiram and Alma Merrill were contractors for the railroad and hired a crew of men to work for them. In 1890 Addie and her children returned to Rexburg, Ida. and took care of Lovina's older children while Lovina went to care for her husband. Hiram worked for the railroad three or four years.

When Hiram was about forty years old he had a great desire to meet his father whom he hadn't seen since he was a young child. He journeyed to where his father was in the east. After visiting for a short time, Hiram returned to his home in Rexburg and brought his father with him for a visit. About 1901 he moved with his wife, Lovina, and their family to LeGrand, Ore. He worked for the Amalgamated Sugar Co. Then started selling insurance and traveled a great deal.

      Lovina Hyer was born on Mar 4, 1855 at Bountiful, Davis County, Utah. She was the daughter of Christian Larsen Hyer and Lovina Ericsen Hogan. Lovina married Hiram Abiff Watson Jr., son of Hiram Abiff Watson and Rebecca Hendricks, on May 11, 1874 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Lovina Hyer died on Apr 16, 1937 at Sugar, Madison County, Idaho, at age 82. Lovina was buried on Apr 19, 1937 at Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho.

      Hiram Abiff Watson was born on Jun 30, 1875 at Smithfield, Cache County, Utah. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Hiram Abiff Watson died on Dec 12, 1875 at Smithfield, Cache County, Utah.

      Lovina Rebecca Watson was born on Oct 18, 1876 at Richmond, Cache County, Utah. She was the daughter of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Lovina married Hyrum Gratz Fuller on Jan 8, 1938 at Little Church Around the Corner, New York City, New York County, New York; no issue. Lovina Rebecca Watson died on Jan 12, 1963 at age 86.

      Harriet Caroline Watson was born on Oct 15, 1878 at Lewiston, Cache County, Utah. She was the daughter of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Harriet married John Alvin Morris on Apr 15, 1896. Harriet Caroline Watson died on Jul 17, 1969 at age 90.

      Electa Watson was born on Oct 4, 1880 at Beaver Canyon, Oneida County, Idaho. She was the daughter of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Electa married Robert Anthony Tempest on Oct 31, 1901. Electa Watson died on Aug 13, 1962 at age 81.

      Zina Watson was born on Dec 14, 1882 at Lewiston, Cache County, Utah. She was the daughter of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Zina Watson died on Jan 11, 1899 at Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho, at age 16.

      Ira Watson was born on Mar 31, 1887 at Lewiston, Cache County, Utah. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Ira married Ann Eliza Edwards on Jun 9, 1909. Ira Watson died on Jun 25, 1947 at age 60.

      Cyral A. Watson was born on Sep 11, 1889 at Fairview, Franklin County, Idaho. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Cyral married Minnie Mable Christensen on Sep 15, 1920. Cyral A. Watson died on Nov 5, 1979 at age 90.

      Cyrus 'H' Watson was born on Sep 11, 1889 at Fairview, Franklin County, Idaho. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Cyrus married Anna Mabel Burke on Jun 16, 1913 at Idaho Falls, Bonneville County, Idaho. Cyrus 'H' Watson died on Mar 26, 1948 at Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, at age 58. Cyrus was buried on Mar 30, 1948.

      Oliver Watson was born on Dec 23, 1900 at Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho. He was the son of Hiram Abiff Watson Jr. and Lovina Hyer. Oliver Watson died on Jan 5, 1901.

      Hiram Abiff Watson was born on Aug 22, 1828 at Rochester, Monroe County, New York. He was the son of Nathan Whitney Watson and Electa Phillips. Hiram married Rebecca Hendricks, daughter of James Hendricks and Drusilla Dorris, on Jul 7, 1852 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Hiram Abiff Watson died on Apr 20, 1908 at Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 79. Hiram was buried at Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.

      Rebecca Hendricks was born on Nov 2, 1835 at near, Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Hendricks and Drusilla Dorris. Rebecca married Hiram Abiff Watson, son of Nathan Whitney Watson and Electa Phillips, on Jul 7, 1852 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Rebecca married Samuel Roskelley, son of Thomas Roskelley and Ann Kitt, on Jul 22, 1858 at Brigham Young's office, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; by Brigham Young. Rebecca Hendricks died on May 11, 1880 at Smithfield, Cache County, Utah, at age 44. Rebecca was buried at Smithfield City Cemetery, Smithfield, Cache County, Utah.
     

Soon after Rebecca was born, the family moved to Clay Co., Mo. to be with the Saints, as was related in the history of Drusilla Dorris Hendricks.They moved to Nauvoo, Ill. in 1840 after much persecution in various places. Here she probably began her schooling. They moved with the Saints to Winter Quarters (now Council Bluffs) and finally crossed the plains to the Salt Lake Valley, reaching there 4 Oct. 1847. They suffered many privations and hardships as are mentioned in the autobiography of her mother. It was probably while the Hendricks family were living at the Warm Springs Bath House north of Salt Lake City, that Rebecca met Hiram Abiff Watson, who came to Utah enroute to California in 1850. He and Rebecca, who was sixteen and a half, were married. It is likely that they lived at first with the Hendricks family. Hiram was a carpenter by trade. The only other information concerning this marriage is taken from the words of Rebecca's mother: "Rebecca's husband went back east on a mission and stayed for one year. Wrote good letters. He thought he could live his religion there as well as here and wanted her to go to him or if she desired, he would come and fetch her. She wrote him that she would neither go with or without him from the Church, for in it were all our hopes." As Hiram did not return to Salt Lake City, they were Divorced and Rebecca was left to raise her baby alone. Sometime between 1854 and 1856, Rebecca met Samuel Roskelley, who was a convert from England. He had been in the employ of President Brigham Young and may have brought some of the President's family to Warm Springs, or she could have met him at any of the many church functions they attended. In 1856 Samuel was called on a mission to his native England. Just one month after his arrival home in 1858, Samuel and Rebecca were married. They moved to Provo for a short time, but soon returned to Salt Lake City. The following Spring Samuel and his brother-in-law, William Thomas VanNoy bought a shingle mill and water power on North Mill Creek and made shingles for which they had good sale. In the Spring of 1860 Samuel and Rebecca, togeth­er with the rest of the Hendricks family, upon the advice of President Brigham Young, moved north to Cache Valley to open up farms. With the arrival of these families in 1860 a permanent fort was built in Richmond for protection against the Indians. The fort consisted of two rows of houses running east and west facing each other with corrals and sheds for live!. stock back of the homes. In 1862 Samuel Roskelley was made bishop of the Smithfield ward and in Jan. 1863 they moved to Smithfield, Ut. Here they had a fort built similar to that in Richmond. The houses were of logs. Outside the fort considerable farming and irrigating was being carried on. There were few aspects of the growth of Smithfield in which Samuel Roskelley and his wives did not take part. Rebecca, with her big house, was respon­sible for entertaining visiting apostles and other Church dignitaries while in Smithfield. Samuel was made mayor of Smithfield in 1870 in addition to the many offices he held in various companies. Thus most of the rearing of the family must have fallen on Rebecca. But it has been said that Samuel, Rebecca and the other wives were good managers, and considered the waste of time a very grave thing. Rebecca was made a counselor in the Y.W.M.I.A. which was organized in 1875. She also was made a counselor in the Primary Association when it was organ­ized in 1879.

      Elizabeth Mahala Hendricks was born on May 10, 1827 at Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. She was born on May 10, 1828 at Simpson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Hendricks and Drusilla Dorris. Elizabeth married Fredrick Nantz Bainbridge, son of John Washington Bainbridge and Maria Watkins Nantz, in 1847 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Elizabeth married James Gammell, son of James Gemmell and Jean Dickie, on Nov 27, 1850 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Elizabeth Mahala Hendricks died on Oct 12, 1851 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, at age 23. Elizabeth was buried on Oct 19, 1851 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah.

      William Dorris Hendricks was born on Nov 6, 1829 at West Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. He was the son of James Hendricks and Drusilla Dorris. William married Mary Jane Andrus, daughter of Milo Andrus and Abigail Jane Daley, on Mar 12, 1851 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. William married Alvira Lavona Smith, daughter of William Smith and Amanda Melissa Barnes, on Aug 4, 1851 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. William married Almira Davenport, daughter of James Davenport and Almira Phelps, on Oct 10, 1865 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. William married Kjerstin Olofsson, daughter of Olof Per Olson and Kjerstn Larrson, on Sep 27, 1886. William married Eleanor Ann Maybin, daughter of Patrick Maybin and Martha Crawford, on Dec 3, 1897 at Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico. William Dorris Hendricks died on May 6, 1909 at Richmond, Cache County, Utah, at age 79. William was buried on May 9, 1909 at Richmond City Cemetery, Richmond, Cache County, Utah.
     He ended military service on Jul 26, 1847 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California; mustered out of Mormon Battalion.









Hendricks, William Dorris
LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 4, p.563
Hendricks, William Dorris, president of the Oneida Stake, Idaho, from 1884 to 1887, was born Nov. 6, 1829, in Franklin, Kentucky, a son of James Hendricks and Druscilla Dorris. He was baptized when eight years old, went to California as one of the Mormon Battalion, and came to Utah in 1847. He was ordained a High Priest June 10, 1877, and was set apart June 1, 1884, as president of Oneida Stake by Moses Thatcher. He died May 7, 1909.

WILLIAM DORRIS HENDRICKS, son of James and Drusilla (Dorris) Hendricks, born 6 Nov. 1829 near Franklin, Ky. He married 1st MARY JANE ANDRUS 12 Mar. 1851. The ceremony was performed by Pres. Brigham Young at the Warm Springs bath house, north of Salt Lake City. She was born 15 Nov 1833 at Florence, Huron County, Ohio, daughter of Milo and Abigail Jane (Daley) Andrus. They were the parents of eleven children. She died 15 Nov 1914, Richmond, Ut.


William Dorris Hendricks married 2nd ALVIRA LAVONA SMITH. She was born in Kirtland, Ohio, 16 Dec. 1831, daughter of Warren and Amanda (Barnes) Smith. She died 25 Aug. 1921 at Logan, Ut. and was buried in Richmond, Ut. She was the mother of ten children.

The 3rd wife of William Dorris Hendricks was ALMIRA DAVENPORT, born 11 Mar 1847 at Winter Quarters, Iowa. She was the last survivor of the Hauns Mill Massacre. Her parents were James and Almira (Phelps) Davenport. Fourteen children were born to this marriage. She died 16 Jan. 1928 at Richmond, Ut. where she was buried.

CHRISTINE OLSEN was the 4th wife chosen by William Dorris Hendricks. She was born 29 July 1862 in Sodermanlan, Sweden, daughter of Ole P. Olsen and Christina L. Olsen. She died 18 Oct. 1923; and was the mother of six children.

William Dorris Hendricks married 5th ELEANOR ANNA MAYBIN. Her first husband was Francis Greenwell, by whom she had one daughter. This 5th marriage took place in Juarez, Mexico 3 Dec. 1897. They had one child. Eleanor later married Francello Durfey. Eleanor was born 17 Feb. 1871 at Dunnamoy, Ireland, daughter of Patrick and Martha (Crawford) Maybin. She died in Salt Lake City, Ut., 22 Jan. 1958 and was buried at Kaysville, Ut.

William Dorris Hendricks died 6 May 1909 at Lewiston, Ut. and was buried at Richmond, Ut. The events in the early life of William Dorris Hendricks are narrated by his mother in her autobiography When his father was injured in the battle of Crooked River by the mob on 25 Oct. 1839, he became an invalid for the rest of his life and William, at nine years of age, assumed the responsibility of caring for the family. Like other pioneers they had a difficult time and suffered the added hardships of mob violence. On 17 March 1839 they left Missouri for Nauvoo, Ill. Here William hauled rock and worked on the Temple; became a member of the Nauvoo Legion and played the fife in the band. The memorable meeting, after the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith, when the mantle of Joseph fell upon Brigham Young, was attended by William.

The Hendricks family left Illinois after a stay of seven years and started on their way to the Rocky Mountains. As was related by his mother, he joined the Mormon Battalion, being one of its youngest members, and left for Mexico on June 16, 1846. This episode is well documented in "The March of the Mormon Battalion". He was a private in Company D. Nelson Higgins was his captain. They walked from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego, Calif. After enduring every known privation and sacrifice incident to pioneer trail blazers, they reached California and became an integral part of the American Forces in wresting the west coast from Mexico. He was discharged from the Army on 17 June 1847 at Temple Hill in Los Angeles. His army equipment and a mule were given him and with these he journeyed to Utah and joined his family in the Salt Lake Valley on 14 Oct., ten days after they arrived. (Family traditions differ as to the Battalion activities of William; some stories state he wintered in Pueblo, Colo. rather than in California.) William built a house in the Fort wall for the family. It was 4 Aug. 1851 that he married Alvira Lavona Smith in plural marriage in accordance with the teachings of his church of that period.
William Dorris Hendricks built the first bridge over City Creek in Salt Lake City and served under Col. W. H. Kimball in the Walker Indian War of 1853. He built the first bath house at the Warm Springs and lived there with his wives Mary Jane and Alvira. At this time many of Brigham Young's socials were held there.

In the year 1860 he moved with his wives, children and parents to Cache Valley and assisted in the settlement of Richmond where he became its first Mayor in 1864 and served two terms. Stock raising, farming, milling, banking and contracting were engaged in. In cooperation with Ira Hogan, a grist mill was built in High Creek Canyon; also a carding machine mill was built which later burned down. In cooperation with Thomas Ricks and William Hyde the Deseret and Central Flour Mills were built in Logan. He was a partner with David Eccles in these enterprises and later bought him out. When the railroad was extended from Franklin, Ida. to Butte, Mont., he took the contract for laying the rails. Construction contracts were also held with the Central Pacific and Northern Pacific Roads. With Thomas Ricks they furnished the ties for the railroad from Cache Valley to Garrison, Mont. In 1877 the Lewiston, Ut. Ward was organized with William Hendricks Lewis as Bishop and William Dorris Hendricks a counselor. When called to Lewiston he took up some land and Alvira, his second wife lived on one section and Almira the third wife lived on another. In 1884 a call came to him to be President of the Oneida Stake in Southern

Idaho. He moved his second wife, Alvira, to Oxford, Ida. for one year. Because of the crusade against the Mormons due to polygamy he was obliged to move Alvira back to Richmond and Mary Jane to Oxford. Much was accomplished in helping to build up this community. In 1886 he visited his family home in Kentucky and April 25, 1887 found him leaving Utah by team for Mexico. At this time the marriage to Christine Olsen was consumated and she went to Mexico with him. Later his wife Alvira and her family were sent for and they arrived in Mexico on June 23, 1889. Stock raising and mining engaged his attention while there, which resulted in large financial losses. Machinery was sent down from Logan to establish the first flour mill in Mexico. Several trips to Utah were made during his exile in Mexico. On one trip in May 1890 he purchased a large stock ranch in Gentile Valley, Id. After the Church issued the Manifesto his families moved back to Richmond from Mexico in April 1892. In 1889 he was released from the Presidency of the Oneida Stake and Mary Jane returned to her Richmond home. William was then sustained as Patriarch of the Benson Stake. The remaining years of his life were spent in Richmond and Lewiston, Ut. W. D. as he was called, loved a good time, and he was a very kind, but stern man. He frequently played his violin for socials and dances. Thirty two of his forty two children survived him and all who grew to maturity were offered an education. Seven of his sons filled L.D.S. missions. As one of the great empire builders of the West, his church, state, family and friends all have reason to honor and respect him.



History: When his father was injured in the battle of Crooked River by the mob on 25 Oct. 1839, he became an invalid for the rest of his life and William, at nine years of age, assumed the responsibility of caring for the family. Like other pioneers they had a difficult time and suffered the added hardships of mob violence.

On 17 March 1839 they left Missouri for Nauvoo, Ill. Here William hauled rock and worked on the Temple; became a member of the Nauvoo Legion and played the fife in the band. The memorable meeting, after the death of the Prophet Joseph Smith, when the mantle of Joseph fell upon Brigham Young, was attended by William.

The Hendricks family left Illinois after a stay of seven years and started on their way to the Rocky Mountains. As was related by his mother, he joined the Mormon Battalion, being one of its youngest members, and left for Mexico on June 16, 1846. This episode is well documented in "The March of the Mormon Battalion". He was a private in Company D. Nelson Higgins was his captain. They walked from Fort Leavenworth to San Diego, Calif. After enduring every known privation and sacrifice incident to pioneer trail blazers, they reached California and became an integral part of the American Forces in wresting the west coast from Mexico. He was discharged from the Army on 17 June 1847 at Temple Hill in Los Angeles. His army equipment and a mule were given him and with these he journeyed to Utah and joined his family in the Salt Lake Valley on 14 Oct., ten days after they arrived. (Family traditions differ as to the Battalion activities of William; some stories state he wintered in Pueblo, Colo. rather than in California.)

William built a house in the Fort wall for the family. It was 4 Aug. 1851 that he married Alvira Lavona Smith in plural marriage in accordance with the teachings of his church of that period.

William Dorris Hendricks built the first bridge over City Creek in Salt Lake City and served under Col. W. H. Kimball in the Walker Indian War of 1853. He built the first bath house at the Warm Springs and lived there with his wives Mary Jane and Alvira. At this time many of Brigham Young's socials were held there.

In the year 1860 he moved with his wives, children and parents to Cache Valley and assisted in the settlement of Richmond where he became its first Mayor in 1864 and served two terms. Stock raising, farming, milling, banking and contracting were engaged in. In cooperation with Ira Hogan, a grist mill was built in High Creek Canyon; also a carding machine mill was built which later burned down. In cooperation with Thomas Ricks and William Hyde the Deseret and Central Flour Mills were built in Logan. He was a partner with David Eccles in these enterprises and later bought him out. When the railroad was extended from Franklin, Ida. to Butte, Mont., he took the contract for laying the rails. Construction contracts were also held with the Central Pacific and Northern Pacific Roads. With Thomas Ricks they furnished the ties for the railroad from Cache Valley to Garrison, Mont. In 1877 the Lewiston, Ut. Ward was organized with William Hendricks Lewis as Bishop and William Dorris Hendricks a counselor. When called to Lewiston he took up some land and Alvira, his second wife lived on one section and Almira the third wife lived on another.

In 1884 a call came to him to be President of the Oneida Stake in Southern Idaho. He moved his second wife, Alvira, to Oxford, Ida. for one year. Because of the crusade against the Mormons due to polygamy he was obliged to move Alvira back to Richmond and Mary Jane to Oxford. Much was accomplished in helping to build up this community.

In 1886 he visited his family home in Kentucky and April 25, 1887 found him leaving Utah by team for Mexico. At this time the marriage to Christine Olsen was consumated and she went to Mexico with him. Later his wife Alvira and her family were sent for and they arrived in Mexico on June 23, 1889. Stock raising and mining engaged his attention while there, which resulted in large financial losses. Machinery was sent down from Logan to establish the first flour mill in Mexico.

Several trips to Utah were made during his exile in Mexico. On one trip in May 1890 he purchased a large stock ranch in Gentile Valley, Ida. After the Church issued the Manifesto his families moved back to Richmond from Mexico in April 1892. In 1889 he was released from the Presidency of the Oneida Stake and Mary Jane returned to her Richmond home. William was then sustained as Patriarch of the Benson Stake.

The remaining years of his life were spent in Richmond and Lewiston, Ut. W. D. as he was called, loved a good time, and he was a very kind, but stern man. He frequently played his violin for socials and dances. Thirty two of his forty two children survived him and all who grew to maturity were offered an education. Seven of his sons filled L.D.S, missions. As one of the great empire builders of the West, his church, state, family and friends all have reason to honor and respect him.

(Marguerite H. Allen, Henry Hendricks Genealogy, 1963, pp. 45-47.).

      Catherine Tabitha Hendricks was born on Aug 2, 1832 at near, Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. She was the daughter of James Hendricks and Drusilla Dorris. Catherine married William Thomas Van Noy, son of Nathaniel Van Noy and Margaret Tinsley, on Aug 11, 1851 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Catherine Tabitha Hendricks died in 1880 at Richmond, Cache County, Utah. Catherine was buried at Richmond City Cemetery, Richmond, Cache County, Utah.

      Joseph Smith Hendricks was born on Mar 23, 1838 at Far West, Caldwell County, Missouri. He was the son of James Hendricks and Drusilla Dorris. Joseph married Sariah Fidelia Pew, daughter of William Pew and Fedelina Calkins, on Jan 4, 1857 at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah; by President Young. Joseph married Fedilia Sarich. Joseph married Lucinda Bess, daughter of Juel Josiah Bess and Laura Richardson, on Oct 10, 1864 at Endowment House, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Joseph Smith Hendricks died on Jan 18, 1922 at Tremonton, Box Elder County, Utah, at age 83. Joseph was buried on Jan 20, 1922 at Richmond City Cemetery, Richmond, Cache County, Utah.
      Left to Right, Back Row: Elizabeth Prescinda, Sarah Fidelia Whittle, John Henry, Lurinda Alice, William Dorris
Second Row: Joseph Smith Jr., Sarah Fidelia Pew, Joseph Smith Hendricks, Lucinda Bess, Juel Josiah
Front Row: Asa Oliver. Hyrum Smith.



Left to Right, Back Row:William Dorris, Joseph Smith Jr., Juel Josiah
Second Row: Lurinda Alice, Sarah Fidelia Whittle, Elizabeth Prescinda
Front Row: Hyrum Smith, John Henry, Asa Oliver.

When Joseph was born both he and his mother were critically ill. The Prophet Joseph Smith was in the vicinity and Joseph's father James sent for him. Joseph Smith blessed Drusilla and she was promised health and strength. Taking the baby in his arms he asked if they had a name for him. Since they had not
selected one, the Prophet, with James assisting, blessed the baby and named him Joseph Smith HENDRICKS. The mother and baby regained their health.

Joseph at the age of nine became the main support for his family during their trek across the plains. They entered the Salt Lake Valley on October 4, 1847. Here they built a home in the fort wall and later at the Warm Springs Bath House which the family operated for the church. They made bread, served meals and operated the bathing facilities with the help of a negro servant, Bill, and two negro women, Cad and Chloe.

When Joseph married Sariah Fidelia PEW, Brigham Young performed the ceremony. Joseph took Lucinda BESS as a plural wife in 1864. These families lived in Richmond and Lewiston, Utah, and later moved to Swan Lake, Idaho where three of the children died. Joseph did contract building and
freighting for the railroad. They later moved to the Snake River country in Idaho and established the town of Marysville. Land was cleared, houses built, saw mills contructed and an irrigation system established.

Joseph became first counselor when the Marysville ward was organized. About 1915 Joseph moved back to Lewiston, Utah. He died at Tremonton at the home of his grand-daughter.