CHARLES HENRY (1817-1889) He married Julia Ann Lockwood and Frances Brunyer and had 25 children. He trained as a boot and shoe maker in England. When his family came to Canada he chose to be a farmer. He joined the Church in Canada, being baptized by Parley P. Pratt. After residing in Canada for 6 years, the family moved to Missouri and then to Quincy, Illinois. After his marriage to Julia Ann Lockwood in Quincy, they lived in Nauvoo where he was a brick mason, played in the Nauvoo band and served in the Nauvoo Legion. He left Nauvoo in the first migration, sojourning in Garden Grove, Iowa for six years. Charles joined the rest of the family in the Salt Lake Valley in 1852. He married Frances Brunyer

and moved to Spanish Fork. He was a leader and a promotor of education, a willing Church worker.

MARY ISABELLA (1818-1905) She married Joseph Horne in Canada and bore 15 children. At a very young age she was fascinated with the Bible and its teachings. She joined the Church in Canada and became a prominent figure in its growth. She wrote: "In the latter part of the summer of 1837, I had the great pleasure of being introduced to and entertained the prophet, Joseph Smith. O Lord, I thank thee for granting the desire of my girlish heart, in permitting me to associate with prophets and apostles. On shaking hands with Joseph Smith, I received the Holy Spirit in such great abundance that I felt it thrill my whole system, from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet. I thought I had never beheld so comely a countenance. Nobility and goodness were in every feature."

STEPHEN (1820-1881) He married Eveline Lydia Carter and Henrietta Keyes Whitney and had 14 children. After others of his family joined the Church in Canada, he traveled with them to Farr West, Missouri, where he was baptized. Shortly thereafter he was involved in the battle of Crooked River, then went with the family to Quincy and Nauvoo. There he applied his trade as a stone carver on the Temple and assisted in carving the stone oxen for the font. He left Nauvoo in 1846, staying in Garden Grove, Iowa for 5 years, then went on to Salt Lake City. He again applied his talents as a stone carver on the Salt Lake Temple. The semicircular stones on the west and east fascades depicting the "clasped hands" were one of his assignments. (see www.halesstonecarver.com)

GEORGE (1822-1907) He married Sarah Ann Gregory and Louisa Ann Eddins and had 21 children. He also went with his family to Canada when he was 9 years old, then to Farr West at 15 years of age. At the age of 17 he became an apprentice in the printing trade in Quincy, Illinois, where he was baptized in 1840 by Orson Hyde. In 1846 he joined those of the family who moved to Garden Grove for 5 years. He arrived in Salt Lake City in 1851, and began working in the office of the Deseret News. He eventually settled in Beaver, Utah, where he continued in the printing trade.

HARRIET (1824-1910) She married John Ellis and had 12 children. John Ellis was 10 years older than Harriet, so he "...waited until some time after her fifteenth birthday to ask for her hand in marriage." It was a double wedding as her brother Charles Henry and Julia Ann Lockwood were also married the same day. Their home was open and welcomed young people. Their fireside was often the scene of social gatherings. Harriet and John often sang together for the entertainment of their family and friends. A singing school was held in their home.

HENRY WILLIAM (1829-1909) He married Eliza Ann Ewing and Sarah Jane McKinney and had 24 children. Henry was in Nauvoo during the time of great turmoil and trouble. He saw the Prophet Joseph on his way to Carthage and heard him say, "I have a conscience void of offence to God and all men, and yet will it be said, 'I was murdered in cold blood.'" He saw Joseph and Hyrum in their coffins and he knew they were men of God. He received his endowments in the Nauvoo Temple and was ordained a Seventy in 1845 at the age of 16. He stayed with his parents until the mobs drove them out of Nauvoo in September of 1846, when his father became ill and died of drinking poisoned water. In 1850 Henry moved to Garden Grove joining the rest of his brothers. A year later he and his family came with the Harry Walton / Garden Grove company into the Salt Lake Valley.

WHAT IS PRESENTED ABOVE IS A VERY CURSIVE OVERVIEW OF SOME REMARKABLE PEOPLE. THE CHRONICLES OF THE HALES FAMILY IN AMERICA OFFERS MUCH, MUCH MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THESE SIX SIBLINGS, THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN.

WHAT IS A CHRONICLE?

An historical account of facts and events in Chronological order. Typically, equal weight is given for both important and less important events, the purpose being the recording of events that occurred.

This is in contrast to a narrative or history, which focuses on important events, sets them in a meaningful interpretive context and excludes those the author does not see as important. (Wikipedia)

WHAT IS THE SCOPE OF THE CHRONICLES OF THE HALES FAMILY IN AMERICA?

The Chronicle of the Hales Family in America is the gathering of data relating to the lives of Stephen and Mary Ann Hales, their children, Charles Henry, Mary Isabella, Stephen, George, Harriet and Henry William, their children and grandchildren.

In a chronological, day by day format, it documents personal histories of individuals and families, along with important/relevant people and events in Church History. It is not purported to be an all inclusive record of this great family; however, information is recorded of hundreds of individuals who are mentioned by name, some in extensive detail.

WHAT RECORDS WERE USED AS RESOURCES FOR THE CHRONICLES?

Over a twelve year period, data has been drawn from family histories, personal journals, letters, autobiographies, Church records, public and civic records, census records, newpapers and other citations.

HOW IS THE CHRONICLES OF THE HALES FAMILY IN AMERICA ORGANIZED?

In order to facilitate the chronological format, it is divided into 16 parts, beginning with the year 1791 and ending withthe twenty- first century. Because of the size of over 1,600 pages, it is published in three volumes, plus an index and biblography. But this is only for the ease of handling. None of the three volumes will be offered separately.

The binding used is referred to in the printing industry as "perfect binding". It is a soft cover similar to those used in many Church manuals. In addition to the spararate parts,it has a table of contents, index and bibliography.
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WHAT IT IS NOT.

This work is not intended to be a "Book of Remembrance", a scrap book, or a record in the genealogical sense. All of the excerpts and data are presented in the same format and spelling as found in the original document (when available), without interpretative comment.

WHAT DOES IT OFFER?

Within the three volumes is a momentous repository of information of a family---their marriages, births, deaths, personal stories of success and struggles. Included are pertinent Church events presented to timely show how its teachings and directions influenced the family's lives. The complete Chronicles is indexed by individual names for ready reference.

HOW DO I ORDER THE CHRONICLES OF THE HALES FAMILY IN AMERICA?

To order by CREDIT CARD

The price of the three-volumes, containing OVER 1,600 pages, is $118.50.
(Volumes are not available separately).

For those who may not be attending the Hales Gathering on July 12, 2008, (see www.halesgathering.com/),
shipping can provided through a package carrier for $18.00.

Thanks to everyone who has so generously offered their personal family information including histories, original documents, and photographs. It has been so rewarding to see the increase in the interest in the Hales family. Maybe this book will be a catalyst and a point of beginning for others to continue their own research and bring even more families together.

LORRAINE WIGHT HALES