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We found this biography in the book  “The Life Story of Truman Heap Barlow including his forbearers, immediate kinfolk and posterity.”  Printed by Kimber C. Barlow in 1961. Compiled and edited by Leo J. Muir.  The Original copy of this book is available in the University of Utah Americana collection CS B32 1961.  More extensive information on Israel Barlow may be found in the book Israel Barlow Story  a publication 0f the Israel Barlow Association.

ISRAEL BARLOW, prominent early Utah pioneer, arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley, 23 September 1848, with Brigham Young's Company. With him were his wife, Elizabeth Haven, born 28 December 18 11, at Holliston, Middlesex, Mass., daughter of John and Elizabeth (Betsy) Howe Haven, and four of their children, Israel Jr., Pamela Elizabeth, Ianthus Haven and John Haven. Elizabeth Barton, Israel's second wife, born 19 September 1803, at Shamokin, Northumberland, Pa., daughter of Noah and Mary Cooley Barton, was also in the group. Elizabeth Barton, not having any children of her own, always shared the home of Elizabeth Haven, where she was known and loved as Aunt Betsy. During the first winter they lived in the Old Fort in Salt Lake City. In the spring of 1849, they moved ten miles north to what was then called Sessions' Settlement. They settled in a neighborhood now known as West Bountiful, Davis County, Utah.

Hampden, Massachusetts

Israel was the second of the seven children of Jonathan and Annis Gillett Barlow. He was born 13 September 1806 at Granville, Hampden, Mass., where he also spent his childhood. His father, Jonathan, born 1 June 1770, at Granville, Hampden, Mass., was the son of Margaret Purchase and Nathan Barlow, born 26 March 1726, at Suffield, Hartford, Conn. Nathan was the son of Mary Harmon and James Barlow, born 27 January 1688, at Suffield, Hartford, Conn. James was the son of Sarah Huxley and James Barlow, born about 1660[1668]. Mary Pemberton and Edmund Barlow, born about 1634 [1626],in [Lancashire,]England, were in all likelihood the parents of James, … Edmund is the earliest known ancestor to live in America. The Edmund Barlow family was first located in the records of Charlestown, Middlesex, Mass. James, believed to be the son of Edmund, participated in the Land Division at Suffield, Mass. (now Conn.) in 1680.

Religious Inclination

His son James and his wife, Mary Harmon, with their large family moved before 1746, to Bedford, (now Granville) Mass., where Nathan's son, Jonathan, was born and reared. Little is known of Israel's childhood. A document issued by the Methodist Reformed Church of the State of New York, dated 27 August 1830, giving Israel "license to improve his gift by exhortation" is the first real knowledge of him as a young man. From this document we know of his religious inclination. Just two years later in the spring of 1832, after hearing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, he was baptized by Brigham Young and became a member of the Mendon, Monroe County, New York Branch, along with "his mother, brother and sisters." The year 1832 marks the beginning of a long life of service in the Church. Israel was ordained a Seventy by Sidney Rigdon on 11 January 1835, and became an original member of the First Quorum of Seventy and was the senior President of the 6th Quorum of Seventy. He was a member of Zion's Camp and participated in the historic march from Ohio to Jackson County, Missouri. He also went on a mission to New Hampshire in 1844.

Nauvoo. Illinois

It was through Israel's effort in 1839 that the Prophet Joseph Smith first learned of the availability of land near the city of Commerce, Ill., which later became Nauvoo. It was during this period that Israel stayed at the home of William M. Mace in Quincy, Ill., where he met his wife to-be, Elizabeth Haven, a first cousin of Brigham Young. She was a nurse at the home of Brother Mace during the birth of a daughter, Zuriah Mace, on 17 February 1839. Israel and Elizabeth were married 23 February 184o, at Quincy, by Isaac Morley.

While in Nauvoo, Israel helped build the temple, was a bodyguard to the Prophet Joseph and also a member of the Nauvoo Agricultural and Manufacturing Association.

Israel and his family left Nauvoo in the spring of 1845, when the Saints were driven from their homes.  He was one of those who remained to assist at Winter Quarters when the first group left for the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The following year he and his family also made the long journey.

Israel responded to a missionary call to Great Britain, leaving 19 April 1853. He was president of the Birmingham, England, Conference for over a year. During his return in the spring of 1855, he was the Elder in charge of a company of Saints immigrating on the ship Samuel Curling. Also crossing the ocean in this same company was Lucy Heap, born 24 September 1836, at Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, the daughter of James Heap and Sarah Waters. Lucy was a convert to the Church who later, 2 December 1855, was married to Israel as his third wife by President Brigham Young in his office in Salt Lake City.

It was through Israel's effort in 1839 that the Prophet Joseph Smith first learned of the availability of land near the city of Commerce, Ill., which later became Nauvoo. It was during this period that Israel stayed at the home of William M. Mace in Quincy, Ill., where he met his wife to-be, Elizabeth Haven, a first cousin of Brigham Young. She was a nurse at the home of Brother Mace during the birth of a daughter, Zuriah Mace, on 17 February 1839. Israel and Elizabeth were married 23 February i#4o, at Quinty, by Isaac Morley.

While in Nauvoo, Israel helped build the temple, was a bodyguard to the Prophet Joseph and also a member of the Nauvoo Agricultural and Manufacturing Association.

Israel and his family left Nauvoo in the spring of 1845, when the Saints were driven from their homes. He was one of those who remained to assist at Winter Quarters when the first group left for the Salt Lake Valley in 1847. The following year he and his family also made the long journey.

Missionary to England

Israel responded to a missionary call to Great Britain, leaving 19 April 1853. He was president of the Birmingham, England, Conference for over a year. During his return in the spring of 1855, he was the Elder in charge of a company of Saints immigrating on the ship Samuel Curling. Also crossing the ocean in this same company was Lucy Heap, born 24 September 1836, at Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, the daughter of James Heap and Sarah Waters. Lucy was a convert to the Church who later, 2 December 1855, was married to Israel as his third wife by President Brigham Young in his office in Salt Lake City.

Bountiful, Utah

Israel Barlow was a skillful and industrious farmer, and was widely and favorably known as a nurseryman. His property in Bountiful lay in the northwest part of the area; the soil was a rich dark loam, producing abundantly a wide variety of vegetables, berries, hay, grain corn, sugarcane, carrots, beets, turnips, etc.

On a part of this farm land, Lucy Heap Barlow raised her family of eight children-four boys and four girls. Lucy was born 24 September 1836, at Lichfield, Staffordshire, Eng., daughter of James and Sarah Waters Heap. She was a convert to the church, December 2, 1855.

Lucy Heap

Though raised in England, Lucy Heap soon adjusted herself to the life of these rugged pioneer conditions. She was a woman of fine native intelligence and profound common sense, which fitted her for the task of

mother-craft on a pioneer farm. She was good looking, affable, and of pleasing personality. In physical form she was somewhat stout and strong-capable of arduous work in difficult situations.

Lucy read widely and discussed problems of life intelligently. She talked interestingly and had a genuine fondness for people. Familiar with the history of Britain, she soon became well informed upon the affairs of the new world. With all of this she was an excellent homemaker, an expert cook and a loving wife and mother.

Lucy Heap Barlow died 4 July 1901 at the home of her daughter, Sarah Isabel Call, in Afton, Wyoming. Her body was interred in the Bountiful Cemetery.

Their Family

CHILDREN OF LUCY HEAP AND ISRAEL BARLOW

                Born                           Died

Truman Heap               12 Jun 1857            19 Feb 1913

Sarah Isabel                  26 Jun 1859            14 Oct 1941

Annis Janette              30 Sep 1860            23 Jun 1939'

Emma Jane                  19 Aug 1862           27 Oct 1929

Hyrum Heap                 30 Aug 1864           14 Feb 1895

Minnierette                   17 Nov 1865           9 Jan 1901

Granville                       31 Jul 1867             27 Dec 1955

Nathan                          26 Mar 1869           18 Nov 1946

 

CHILDREN OF FANNY CALL AND TRUMAN HEAP BARLOW

                         Born                             Died

Truman Call [i]           28 Oct 1879           10 Oct 1969

Fanny Pearl              18 Mar 1882          25 Aug 1972

Clarence Anson        29 Jun 1885          15 Jul 1978

Myron Call                 18 Sep 1887           24 Sep 1959

Kimber Call [ii]             14 Jan 1892           22 Dec 1964

Loren Call                    8 Apr 1895              2 Jun 1931

  

 


 

[i] Barlow, Truman C., Bishop of the Iona Ward, Idaho Falls Stake, Idaho, from 1913 to 1919, was born October 29, 1879, in Bountiful, Utah, a son of T.H. Barlow and Fanny Call. He was ordained a Bishop November 02, 1913, by David O. McKay.

 

[ii] Kimber C. Barlow, Bishop of the Burley 1st Ward, Burley Stake, Idaho, from 1919 to 1923, was born Jan. 14, 1892, at Bountiful, Utah, the son of Truman Barlow and Fannie Call.  He was baptized May 06, 1900, ordained a High Priest March 30, 1919, by Wm. J. Black and ordained a Bishop July 27, 1919.

   

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