Emily Stewart Barnes family correspondence

Collection

Identifier: MS 0547

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Scope and Contents

The Emily Stewart Barnes family correspondence (1902-1906) contain several letters written by Emily Stewart Barnes and others to Emily's son, Claude. Claude was serving a mission in England for the LDS Church when the letters were written to him. Emily gives many details about home life and the letters give an excellent picture of what life in Kaysville was like at the start of the twentieth century. Other letters included are from Claude's father, John; Claude's sister, Elizabeth; and Claude's Grandmother Shelton.

Dates

1902-1906

Creator

Barnes, Emily Stewart, 1846-1932 (Person)

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Biographical Sketch

Emily Stewart Barnes (1847-1932) was the third wife of John Richard Barnes (1833-1919). John was born in England and after his family converted to the LDS Church, he journeyed to Utah and settled in Kaysville with his first wife. He became a polygamist by marrying two other wives in 1865 and 1869, the latter being Emily Stewart. One of John and Emily's eight children was Claude T. Barnes (1884-1968). John was arrested in 1887 with the new anti-polygamy laws and spent three months in jail. A Jewish friend of John, Isador Morris, obtained a presidential pardon for John. After his release, he became involved in various businesses in the Kaysville area. He eventually died from a stomach ailment. Emily Stewart Barnes was also born in England but arrived in the Salt Lake Valley when she was five years old. The Stewarts settled in Kaysville and experienced the various hardships associated with the frontier lifestyle. She was known for being a resourceful woman and an able hostess, having various LDS Church leaders visit her home. Emily was the dominant influence on her children during her husband's frequent absences. Claude Barnes was the seventh child of Emily and was known to be a very healthy child. His father nicknamed him "Von Tromp." After serving a mission to England he returned to Utah and became a naturalist. In 1949 wrote a book on his mother's early years called The Grim Years.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Emily Stewart Barnes family correspondence (1902-1906) contain several letters written by Emily Stewart Barnes and others to Emily's son, Claude Teancum Barnes. Claude was serving a mission in England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) when the letters were written to him.