FIFTH GENERATION

16. James Pollock PARK ^{(7)(8) (9) (10)} was born on 21 Dec 1821 in Cambuslang, Lanarkshire, Scotland. He died on 30 Dec 1890 in Fairfield, Utah, Utah. He was buried on 3 Jan 1891 in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Utah, Utah. He was endowed on 10 May 1961. He has reference number 2TBZ-10. James Pollock Park

James Pollock Park, (son of Andrew) sailed from Scotland on 4 July 1820, aboard the sailing vessel "Prompt". They Landed at the Port of Cornwall, on the north side of the St. Lawrence River. (just west of Montreal)

Upon debarking the ship they were met by officials of the Canadian Government, who offered them 100 acres of land for each family member, if they would settle in Lanark County, Ontario. The new settlers were also given a bonus of ten pounds sterling each by the Canadian government.

They accepted the offer of the Canadian government, and the government transported them for the price of two pounds sterling per person.

After a two week journey, they arrived at Perth (about 75 miles north of Kingston) on 15 September 1820. It was here that they began the struggle of cutting timber to build houses, or dig dugouts in the ground with dirt roofs. The ground had to be cleared by spring, so that it could be planted to crops.

Nearly all members of the family went without shoes in the summer. In the winter they dressed in crudely home made articles of clothing, which were fashioned out of canvas, or animal hide. They were obliged, winter and summer, to walk into either Lanark or Perth to attend church, or to make purchases.

In 1844 a Mormon missionary (John Borrowman) converted James Pollock Park, along with his Uncles John, William, and David to the LDS church.
James Pollock Park, and his Uncles John, William, and David left to join the saints at Nauvoo on 10 Mar. 1846, They, along with others in their company, cut a road through six miles of brush and timber. This was near the town of Alvinston, Ontario.(east of Port Huron, Michigan) the road is now known as the Nauvoo road by the Canadian government.

The Leader of their group was Archibald Gardner, the Journey was made with ox teams, covered wagons, saddle horses, and by foot, driving their livestock all the while. This group crossed into the United States in northern Michigan.

They arrived at Nauvoo, Illinois on 20 April 1846, but stayed only about a week. From
Nauvoo, they traveled to Florence Nebraska, (winter quarters) arriving in October 1846.

On June 10 1847, they departed Nebraska with the John Taylor company, bound for the distant Salt Lake Valley. They arrived in Salt Lake City 2 October 1847.

James Pollock Park moved shortly thereafter to Camp Floyd.(now known as
Fairfield, UT) Camp Floyd was were the government stationed troops to keep an eye on the Mormons. As a matter of fact, James made a living building barracks for the federal troops at Camp Floyd, as well as maintaining his own farm.

James passed away 30 December 1890, and was buried 3 January 1891, in the Fairfield Cemetery.

"Progressive Men of Southern Idaho", Call #920.07961 pages 584, 585 and 964.
"LDS Biographical Encyclopedia" Vol 3, page 479 and 480. Call #289.3J453.
"Handcarts to Zion", Call#979.H138 V14m, page 158.
"James Pollock Park's Diaries", BYU Library.
"Early Church Records" Film #820,144.
Patriarchal Blessings on Husband and Wife.

Flags: Utah Pioneer=Y He was married to Agnes FINDLAY on 21 Dec 1849 in Big Cottonwood, Salt Lake, Utah. He was sealed to spouse on 12 Nov 1859 in the Endowment House.

17. Agnes FINDLAY was born on 10 Sep 1825 in Lanark, Ontario, Canada. She was baptized into the LDS church on 28 Dec 1844. She was endowed on 25 Aug 1852 in the Endowment House. She died on 1 Jan 1908 in Fairfield, Utah, Utah. She was buried on 3 Jan 1908 in Fairfield Cemetery, Fairfield, Utah, Utah. She was sealed to parents on 14 Feb 1946. She has reference number 2VQH-PS. Flags: Utah Pioneer=Y Children were:

i. Agnes Jane PARK was born on 22 May 1852 in Big Cottonwood, Salt Lake, Utah. She was baptized into the LDS church on 21 Oct 1860. She was endowed on 3 May 1875. She died on 16 Jan 1910 in Ririe, Jefferson, Idaho. She was buried on 18 Jan 1910 in Ririe-Shelton Cemetery, Ririe, Jefferson, Idaho. She was sealed to parents on 22 Nov 1961 in the Salt Lake City, Utah LDS temple. She has reference number 27L7-9W.
ii. James Findley PARK was born on 16 Jun 1859 in East Mill Creek, Salt Lake, Utah. He was christened on 11 Sep 1859. He was baptized into the LDS church on 17 Jul 1873. He was endowed on 30 May 1923 in the LDS temple. He died on 25 May 1929 in Hibbard, Madison, Idaho. He was buried on 29 May 1929 in Idaho Cemetery, Sugar City, Madison, Idaho. He was sealed to parents BIC. He has reference number 2QQ8-QQ.
8 iii. Andrew Findley PARK.
iv. Janette Findley PARK was born on 17 Apr 1864 in Mill Creek, Salt Lake, Utah. She was baptized into the LDS church on 26 Jun 1937. She was endowed on 1 Jul 1937 in the Salt Lake City, Utah LDS temple. She died on 30 Dec 1943 in Lehi, Utah, Utah. She was buried on 2 Jan 1944 in Fairfield, Utah, Utah. She was sealed to parents BIC. She has reference number 5676-XX.

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