Peter and Sarah Greenhalgh
By Priscilla Greenhalgh Bott, from History of Bear
Lake Pioneers
Peter Greenhalgh was born 1 Mar 1830 in Leigh, England, son of
William Greenhalgh and Margaret Hope. He married Sarah Heald at Eccles Church,
near Manchester, England, 3 May 1852. Susan was born 17 Nov 1827 in Lancashire
England, the daughter of Henry Heald and Margaret Milligan.
Children of Peter Greenhalgh and Sarah Heald
1. Margaret Greenhalgh b-1853 in England
2. Lorenzo Greenhalgh b-1854 in England; d-1854 in England
3. William Henry Greenhalgh b-24 May 1854 on the ship; died 25 May 1854 and was
buried at sea
4, Peter Greenhalgh b-1855 in Willard Utah; d-1920; br-Wilford, Idaho; m-Rebecca
A Welker
5. Thomas Alma Greenhalgh b-30 Dec 1857 in Willard; d-10 Dec 1934 in Logan Utah;
br-Logan City Cemetery; m-Josephine Krogue
6, Sarah Ann Greenhalgh b-1860 in Willard; d-1871 in Bloomington; br-Bloomington
Cemetery
7. Catherine Greenhalgh b&d 1862 in Willard as a child
8. Mary Ellen Greenhalgh b-13 Jan 1864 in Willard; d-26 June 1896 in
Bloomington; br-Bloomington Cemetery; m-David A Nelson
9. Adelia Greenhalgh b-1867 in Bloomington Idaho; m-Charles H Hart
10. Franklin Greenhalgh b-15 July 1870 in Bloomington; d-3 Apr 1967 in Brigham
City Utah; br-Brigham City Cemetery; m-Frances Amelia Thomas
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Peter and Sarah sailed from Liverpool for America on the Ship Marsfield, 8 Apr 1854 and arrived at New Orleans. They traveled by steamboat from New Orleans to Kansas City, Missouri, where they joined with the saints and crossed the plains with the William Empey Company and arrived at Salt Lake City 24 Oct 1854.
Peter and his wife went to Willard, Utah, and stayed at the home of John Wood during the first winter. they were among the early pioneers of this community. While living at Willard, Peter was called to go to Echo Canyon and help in the trouble with Johnston's Army. In the year 1864, they were called to help settle Bear Lake Valley. The were delayed in starting for Bear Lake due to the illness of their son, Peter, who had typhoid fever. After they arrived in Bear Lake Valley, they settled in Bloomington, where they built one of the first log cabins and experienced the hardships of pioneer life.
Peter served as superintendent of the Bloomington Sunday School for over forty years and was chorister of the choir for many years. Sarah was a midwife and assisted in bringing many children into the world. No night was too cold or journey too long to prevent her from getting out of a warm bed to help the sick when she was called. She served as Relief Society president for 15 years.
Peter and Sarah were very good singers and in the early days, they sang in a quartet with Joshua Jarvis and his wife, Mary Ann. They also sang together in a duet and contributed greatly to the entertainment in their ward and other communities. Peter and Sarah lived in Bloomington until the year 1916, when they moved to Brigham City and lived with their son, Franklin.
They had been married more than 70 years when Sarah passed away 14 Jan 1922, at the age of 94 years and she was buried at Bloomington Cemetery. Peter passed away 14 June 1924, at the age of 94 years and was also buried in the Bloomington Cemetery.
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Paris Post, Friday, 4 March 1910, page 1
Supt. Peter Greenhalgh of the Bloomington Sunday School, was the guest of honor at a very pleasant party last Tuesday. The event was held in the meeting house and was attended by a large number of the people of the town who were glad to honor Supt. Greenhalgh.
The event marked the 80th birthday of Mr. Greenhalgh. He has been superintendent of the Bloomington Sunday School for over 40 years. He has been a faithful worker and is held in the highest esteem. Several addresses were made in which the speakers made commended highly his faithful devotion to his duties. Mr. Greenhalgh responded, thanking those present for the honor shown to him.
Songs and refreshments were enjoyed during the afternoon and the Bloomington Silver Cornet band rendered pleasant selections.
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Peter Greenhalgh 1924 Obituary