On This Date in 1847

October 31, 1847 - William Runyon went to steam mill & on return to ferry...boat pushed off as horses entered, seeing danger he made a sudden effort to turn round when his famous horse, Wily, lost foot hold, fell & was stabbed by steering iron on side of boat, died immediately. Greatly lamented!

~Pleasant Hill Journal

On This Date in 1850

One of the mills at Pleasant Hill, Date unknown

October 29, 1850 - After ten months, James Sutton returns to Pleasant Hill and is "sent to saw mill to work with the carpenters." 

~ZB Journal

On This Date in 1842

October 27, 1842 - All the Brethren and Sisters in the Center Family signed the article of agreement to "quit the use of all strong drink and also the use of tea, Coffy, tobacco, and the use of swines flesh in part." (Morse, p. 111)

On This Date in 1834

October 22, 1834 - Matilda Runyon [age 31], daughter of Martin and Patience, departed Pleasant Hill (Departure list). Listed as Defaulter (Bio)

On This Date in 1826

October 20, 1826 - John Badgett, Jr. [age 26] departed Pleasant Hill (Bio)

On This Date in 1857 ...

Patience Baxter Runyon [Martin's wife] deceased at West Family after a tedious illness of a paralytic affection. Happy soul! She was one of the early pioneers.

On This Date in 1844

October 19, 1844 - Emley Runyon [age 66] died at Pleasant Hill, was a member of the Church when it first organized in June 1814. Was an Elder & Deacon alternately four or five years. (Bio) "We again witnessed a solemn scene of death. Brother Embly Runnion's [sic] funeral commenced at 10 o'clock and was attended by many of our heavenly Parents and thousands of holy Angels and purified souls.  

The scene was solemn indeed, as was manifested by an incessant flow of tears during the occasion. The following hymn was sung:

                       Awake my soul, O do not slumber
                       Time doth swiftly pass away
                       Arise and join that faithful number
                       Who'll stand the trying day

                       Lo, how soon earth's splendid pleasures
                       Will all fade and be no more
                       Then O my soul secure a treasure
                       That ever will endure"

~Charleston manuscript - Filson Club in Hutton, p.54