Timeline

Hawn's Mill Area Timeline
1836-1838

1836  
Birth of Reuben Napier son of William Sr. and Ruth Hoag Napier

27 August 1836  
Death of Margaret Evans 19-month-old daughter of David and Mary Beck Evans 
 
9 September 1836  
Birth of Julia Ann Hammer daughter of Austin Sr. and Nancy Jane Elston Hammer

16 March 1837  
Birth of Joseph Lehi Foutz son of Jacob Sr. and Margaret Mann Foutz

10 June 1837
Baptism of a member of the Pleasant Ewell family (of Ray County) into the church by David Evans

19 September 1837  
Birth of Enoch Rhodes Dayley son of James and Isabella McBride Dayley

12 October 1837
Marriage of Jonathan Taylor Packer and Sarah Ewell by David Evans

26 January1838  
Birth of Alonzo Pierson Hawn son of Jacob and Harriet Hawn

16 March, 1838
Baptisms of John Wesley Norton and Melissa Isabel Norton by David Evans at Hawn’s Mill

June 1838  
Baptisms of James McBride, James Hawn [Jacob Hawn’s brother], and Isaac Leany by David Evans

26 July 1838  
Birth of Rebecca Jane Lewis daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Johannah Ryon Lewis

21 August 1838  
Birth of Araminta Evans daughter of David and Mary Beck Evans

2 September 1838  
Birth of Ann E. Ames daughter of Ellis Sr. and Olive Jane Ames/Eames

4 September 1838  
Marriage of Eveline Walker daughter of Oliver and Nancy Cressy Walker, to James Henry Rollins,
married by Brigham Young at Oliver Walker’s home on Shoal Creek, Caldwell County, Missouri

•  James Rollins 

Marriage of Dionitia Walker daughter of Oliver Walker and Nancy Cressy Walker, to Jeremiah Plumb,
married by Brigham Young at Oliver Walker’s home on Shoal Creek, Caldwell County, Missouri

October 1838  
Death of Alma Foutz three-year-old son of Jacob Sr. and Margaret Mann Foutz

1 October 1838  
Death of Araminta Evans one-month-old daughter of David and Mary Beck Evans

4 October 1838  
Possible death of Elias Benner Jr. 17-years-old 

• Mormon Redress Petition p. 417

28 October 1838
Treaty negotiations at the Myers’ home between David Evans, Jacob Myers Sr., Anthony Blackburn and a group of Missouri regulators from Livingston County

30-31 October 1838  
Death of Elias Benner Sr.

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 136, 268, 418, 488, 491, 723
• Joseph Young
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of John Byers/Boyers

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 268, 488, 491
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Alexander Campbell

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 320 [listed as Canada], 488, 491, 723
• Joseph Young
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Simon Cox [died 31st] Lived with the Jacob Myers Sr. family, Eveline Walker Rollins’ foster brother

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 30-31, 268, 320, 488, 723
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis 
• James Rollins [listed as Oliver Cox]
• Artemisia Sidnie Myers Foote
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Josiah Fuller

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 320, 451, 488, 491, 723
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis 
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Austin Hammer Sr.

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 268, 320, 488, 491, 723 [listed as Harmer]
• John Austin Hammer 
• Joseph Young [listed as Augustine Harmer]
• David Lewis 
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of John Lee

• Mormon Redress Petitions 268, 320, 488, 491
• David Lewis 
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149

Death of Thomas White McBride

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 90, 117, 260, 267, 275, 282, 320 [listed as Amos], 409, 417, 467, 474, 487-88, 491, 539, 542, 722-723
• James McBride 
• Ellis Eamut/Eames or Ames
• Willard Gilbert Smith
• Olive Jane Gibbs Ames/Eames
• Nathan Kinsman Knight
• David Lewis 
• Joseph Young 
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• John Austin Hammer
• Margaret Mann Foutz
• Artemisia Sidnie Myers Foote
• Lucy Walker Smith Kimball
• William Holmes Walker
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Levi Newton Merrick/Myrick

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 320, 441, 488, 491, 505, 722-723
• Fanny Merrick/Myrick
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis 
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young
• Nathan Kinsman Knight
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of William Napier/Naper Sr

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 296, 320, 488, 491, 506, 506, 723
• Joseph Young
• James McBride
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames [listed as William Roper]
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of George Spencer Richards

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 488, 491, 723
• Joseph Young
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young 
• David Lewis
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Sardius Washington Smith

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 90, 117, 260, 268, 275, 320, 408, 452, 487-8, 491, 537-8, 723
• Amanda Barnes Smith 
• Willard Gilbert Smith 
• Alvira Lavona Smith Hendricks
• Joseph Young
• Nathan Kinsman Knight
• William Holmes Walker
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young
• David Lewis
• Artemisia Sidnie Myers Foote
• Margaret Mann Foutz
• Lucy Walker Smith Kimball
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• Warren Foote
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of Warren Smith

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 90, 117, 268, 320, 408, 487-8, 491, 537-39, 723
• Amanda Barnes Smith 
• Willard Gilbert Smith 
• Alvira Lavona Smith Hendricks
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis
• Nathan Kinsman Knight
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Death of John York Jr.

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 267, 320, 488, 491, 558, 723
• John Hammer 
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis
• Artemisia Sidnie Myers Foote
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Mortally wounded - Hiram Abbott

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 320, 412, 486, 488, 491, 723
• David Lewis
• Joseph Young
• Olive Jane Gibbs Ames/Eames
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young by Julia Ann Vilate Young
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Mortally wounded - Benjamin Franklin Lewis

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 275-276, 320, 488, 491, 722-723
• David Lewis
• Joseph Young
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Mortally wounded Charles Merrick

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31 [listed as William], 260, 268, 275, 320, 457, 488, 491, 505, 537, 539, 722-723 [listed as William]
• Joseph Young
• James McBride
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 149
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Wounded - Jacob Foutz

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 208, 267, 275, 277, 320, 487-88, 694-95
• Margaret Mann Foutz
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Jacob Hawn

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31 [listed as Mr. Hon], 267, 320, 488, 723 [listed as Haunn]
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis 
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Charles Jimison/Jamison/Jameson

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 268, 320, 488
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Nathan Kinsman Knight

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 259-260, 268 (Night), 476-477, 488 (Night), 723
• Nathan Kinsman Knight
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis 
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Isaac Leany/Laney

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 266-268, 320, 478-88, 723
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis
• James McBride
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• Olive Jane Gibbs Ames/Eames
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Tarlton Lewis

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 275, 488, 490-91, 723
• David Lewis
• Joseph Young
• Jane Adeline Bicknell Young
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Gilmon Merrill

• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames [listed as Elimar Merrill]

Wounded - George Myers

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 723
• Joseph Young
• Artemisia Sidnie Myers Foote
• Warren Foote
• Margaret Mann Foutz
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Jacob Myers Jr.

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 320, 488, 723
• Joseph Young
• Artemisia Sidnie Myers Foote
• Warren Foote
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Jacob Potts

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 268, 319, 320, 488
• David Lewis
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

Wounded - Alma Lamoni Smith

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 260, 268, 275, 488, 491, 537, 538
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• Alvira Lavona Smith Hendricks
• Willard Gilbert Smith
• Nathan Kinsman Knight
• James McBride
• David Lewis 
• Lucy Walker Smith Kimball
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Wounded - Mary Stedwell/Steadwell

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 90, 268, 274, 452, 474, 488, 538, 723
• Joseph Young
• Amanda Barnes Smith
• James McBride
• David Lewis
• Lucy Walker Smith Kimball
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• The Haun’s Mill Massacre, Burr Joyce, St. Louis Globe-Democrat, 27 September 1887

Wounded - John Walker

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 268, 488
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150
• Lucy Walker Smith Kimball
• Jane Walker Smith
• William Holmes Walker

Wounded - William Yokum

• Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 268, 320, 488, 627, 723
• Joseph Young
• David Lewis
• Ellis Eamut/Eames/Ames
• 1886 History of Caldwell and Livingston counties, Missouri, p. 150

31 October 1831 
Burials [Mormon Redress Petitions pp. 31, 275, 441, 452, 491, 505, 539, 627, 694, 723] – 

Burial of Elias Benner Sr.
Burial of John Byers
Burial of Alexander Campbell
Burial of Simon Cox

• James Rollins 

Burial of Josiah Fuller
Burial of Austin Hammer Sr.

• John Austin Hammer

Burial of John Lee
Burial of Thomas White McBride

• James McBride 

Burial of Levi Newton Merrick/Myrick
Burial of William Napier or Naper Sr.
Burial of George Spencer Richards
Burial of Sardius Washington Smith

• Joseph Young 
• Amanda Smith

Burial of Warren Smith
Burial of John York Jr.

• John Austin Hammer

Burial of Benjamin Franklin Lewis
Buried in a separate grave on the David Lewis farm, and his remains were moved to a graveyard ¼ mile away two years later

• David Lewis 
• Charles R. Ross, Temple Lot Suit

6 November 1838  
Death of Rebecca Jane Lewis daughter of Benjamin Franklin and Johannah Ryon Lewis

November 1838
Taken prisoner – Amos McBride (whipped), James Dayley and David Lewis

• James McBride
• David Lewis

25 November 1838  
Death of Charles Merrick/Myrick.  

About December 1838  
Death of Hiram Abbott after being removed to his father Rufus Abbott’s place near Far West

• David Lewis