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BIOGRAPHY OF CHARLES WILLDEN,
1806 -1883
Material gathered and compiled by his great grand-daughter,
Jennie Jensen Hancock

As has been stated previously, The Willdens moved back to Beaver in 1865, where Charles farmed. While living there he filled a mission for the Church back to his native land, England. These quotations from the Millennial Star refer to this mission.

"Monday 19 July, 1869, Elders Charles Willden, Levi Garrett, and Howard O. Spencer arrived in Liverpool from Utah, reporting a pleasant journey, and their readiness for their field of labor. Elder Willden was appointed traveling elder in the Sheffield Conference and Elders Garrett and Spencer in the London Conference."
-Millennial Star 31:499

Wednesday October 20, 1869, "Elder Lewis W. Shurtliff wrote from London. 'A company of 16 souls of the Saints left Liverpool on the steamship "Colorado", Elder Charles Willden returning missionary was also on board."
-Millennial Star 31:708
"A Company arrived New York November 1st."
-Millennial Star 31:741

"Elder Charles Willden wrote from Salt Lake City, November 14, that he and one family of the small company of Saints which emigrated with him had arrived safely there, and the other families were expected in the next day."
-Millennial Star

Following is the diary of this mission:

August 3, 1869. A rainy morning and cloudy all day. Noon, my brother, John came in, hearing of me the night before. I went with him to Dinnington. They received me very well, all his family that was at home, 2 sons and one daughter. In the evening I walked out, had much talk with some on principles of gospel, one James Eisher Clark in the Protestant Church. I stayed at my brother John's all night, had my supper they wished me to have some tea, I took it against my will but to satisfy them. I had a very uneasy night's rest.

August 4. A fine morning, after I had answered many questions and much talking I went to Laughton and what did I see? Drunkennness, and a great wickedness and offered to be very little peace in the streets or anywhere else. Their sports were very little sports to me for they were mixed up in wickedness. My bed this night was a sofa, and I slept in my cllothes and a shawl to cover me, not very comfortable but I got along.

August 5. Morning cloudy and cold and I saw much wickedness, men fighting each other for a little drink to please other using all kinds of profane language for drink and to please the onlookers. I traveled in another direction, saw a farmer threshing with a machine, his wife driving the horses and women seemed to be the object for work. I do not know how many there was working there. I traveled a little and a few pretty civil. I conversed with a few about the gospel and the latter times. They listened very intently. I had dinner and supper at Caroline's and slept at Rachel's and was very comfortable. (Sisters of Charles wife, Eleanor.)

August 6. A little sick with a cold in my head in the morning. It was not with drink but I could not, I did not drink more that a gill and that to pacify the folks. I explained some of the principles of the gospel to a few before retiring to rest.

August 7. I was much coughy before rising from bed accompanied with pain. I laid hands on myself and asked the Lord for his blessings and commanded the pain to leave and the pain left. That day I traveled to Dinnington and stayed there all night, I had some talk with my brother, but appeared to no use. He apparently could not see any thing but his worldly gain. They did not feel as if they could give the Elders anything to eat when they came to preach to them. I felt as if I would be well away from them. I was attacted with a pain. I was determined I would not offend them that I would call.

August 8. I arose from bed at 6 o'clock intending to preach the gospel, being Sunday. 8 o'clock I in company with George E. Owen, not a member, travelled to Anston. I preached and good attention paid, and invited to come again. Then returned to preach at Laughton, got there, the wind very rough. I preached about 1/2 hour, I felt the wind cutting my lungs and I had to quit. I had my supper at G.E. Owens. I stayed the night at T. Makings.

August 9. Rose from bed, got my breakfast, visited Emanuel's wife then left for Dinnington. On leaving I was accosted by a few men so I talked to then, soon I had a good company. I stayed and preached to them till dark with a promise to see them again. They promised to get a room, if they could, for me to preach in, if they could. They wished to hear me talk. I left them at dark, lodging at Laughton.

August 10. I had a good night's rest, went to look at T. Makings thresh with the steam machine, it did its work very well. I then went and had my breakfast then left Laughton for Rotherham. I stayed with George E. Owne all night had supper with him, stayed with him all night, had breakfast with him next morning, a cloudy morning.

August 11. Left 9 o'clock, walked to Sheffield, got my dinner and supper at Bro. Gardeners, left my clothes to be washed. I went to Bro. Wholstmans to sleep, was very comfortable.

August 12. I rose from bed in health, did much writing, got dinner with Sister Turner, then went to see Mr. Galemoor. I saw him and his wife they were very bitter against the Saints and as dark as midnight darkness, but I cooled them down. He said we did not believe in the Bible. I asked him to show me one principle that I did not believe in and I would believe it. The he said we did believe but not obey. I asked him to show me one principle I did not obey and I would obey it right off. he said he could not just now. He gave in after much more talk. He gave me my supper. At supper I had much talk with him and his wife. After supper they very kindly invited me to call and see them any time and not to go back without going to see them.

August 13. I slept at Bro. Wholstmans, very uneasy not sick, but my sleep went from me. I was up several times through the night and did pray to the Lord as things came to my mind. I could not sleep till daylight in the morning. I arose from bed well in bodily strength. Went to visit Sister Chaterton and in the afternoon visited Samuel Wells relations, I saw all of them very ill.

August 14. Slept at Bro. Wholstman's, had my breakfast, I went to Sister Chatterton's. Bro. Shipp fame in after dinner, we came to the conference house, then I went to the blackstone house to deliver W. Memmott's message to them. I had much talk with them on the gospel. They gave me a glass of black beer, they wished me to call again to see them anytime. I went in the market, did a little business, then went to the park, had supper at Sister Wadsworth's, then Bro. Ship came in. Then went to my lodgings at the stone house. The principle of plurality was the principle that the people bring against us. They have no other thing to stand upon. I never saw men to easily taken down, they acknowledged that I was right. I have always had an answer for them.

August 15. I slept at Br. Wholstman. I wrote a letter to home to sent by Sister Smith. I had my dinner at Bros. Wholstmam's. I preached in the room in the afternoon, my tea at Sister Chatterton's. Talked to her children which had a good effect on their minds. Then I attended the meeting at night. Br. Shipp preached to a good congregation. I stayed at Bro. Wholstman's, laid hands on a sister, consecrated some oil. I blessed it.

August 16. I visited some Saints and some not saints, talked to them on the principles of the gospel, I hope to a good purpose. They wished to see me again.

August 17. I rose from bed in health and strength visited John Dammes, my former workmate at Sanderson's Steel Works in West Street. Got my breakfast at Bro. Smith's then traveled to Chesterfield on foot, got there at 1/2 past 5 in the evening then I was much fatigued with my journey. Had supper with Sister Topham. Slept at Sister Ford's. Had a good night's rest.

August 18. Rested myself some, visited some saints, attended the meeting at night spoke to the saints, slept at Sister Ford's.

August 19. Had breakfast at Sister Topham. I spent 4 d for something to eat.

August 20. I visited saints and did some business in the other places and delivered some messages.

August 21. I went to see Sister Limb's daughter. I then traveled about looking around. I saw an auction. I there bought 52 shoemakers balls for 10 d. Went to see Faulks. Had supper. Bro's Hyde and Shipp came. Bro. Shipp went with me to Bro. Brailsford had supper. I stayed there all night.

August 22. Had my breakfast then talked to some saints on the gospel. Went to see Bros. Hyde and Shepp but they were gone to Tupton. At night I slept at James Brailsford's. I attended a council meeting on Sunday morning at half past ten. Went to a camp meeting in Chesterfield. A very good attendance. I preached, good attention paid. Bro. Hyde spoke. Some attended another in afternoon. four or five hundred person present. Bro. Shipp spoke well to the people. Some interruptions. All passed off very peaceable. Some few Methodists of the Methodists spouted some little against us, but had nut much affect.

August 24. Went to the station to see some of the Brethern start for the valley. I had my breakfast at Father Brailsford's. I visited some not in the Church there. They were satisfied with what I had said of the doctrine. They said they would attend the saint's meeting. Bro. Shipp and myself traveled to Bolsover pound. One Bro. James Wright very sick. We blessed some oil and anointed him. Gave him some inward and laid hands on him and blessed him in the name of the Lord and when we retired to bed he felt much better, and when he arose in the morning he was well he said, but very weak. In city we gave Sister Wright 6 d. each to help them. They were very glad of it.

August 25. We arose from bed 6 o'clock in health and strength. Had breakfast at Bro. Wright's. Sister Wright gave us 6 d. each. I left 3 d. by the side of my plate on the breakfast table. We blessed them and started on our journey to Chesterfield, after laying hands on Br. Wright. We reached Chesterfield at 12 o'clock. I had dinner at Bro. Brailsford's. Then went to see a Mr. Horton. I saw him that was all. I attended the saint's meeting in their room and spoke to the saints a little. I slept at James Brailsford's.

August 26. I arose from bed at 6 in the morning had my breakfast then walked to Sheffield by noon. Had my dinner at Bro. Wholstman. I went to the night meeting but very few there. Bros. Hyde and Shipp were there. Bro. Hyde said we would adjourn as we were so few. So we went home. I slept at Bro. Wholstman's on their sofa. This is my bed they make one comfortable.

August 27. I rose in health and strength had my breakfast then took the train to Rotherham. Got my supper at George E. Owen's, slept with him. I took a short walk. After rising from bed my nose bled. Then I took breakfast with him. Walked to Masbrough. Another turn with bleeding of the nose which bled very much but stayed stopped after a long time. I visited Bro. Wards but not very free. I visited some more the best way I could being as it were in a strange land and far from my hoe and from my bosom friends. Did I weep? Yes, tears of grief trickled down one after another and the Lord knew it all for he heard and answered my prayers apparently the Lord was the only friend that I had near me. The brethren and sisters asked me what was amiss with me. I told them they were my friends and I should not go. They said let him for I had done them good and I should stop with them for they could keep me. This was their feelings one and all. They were all willing to share with me to the last crust of bread for I had done them good. I should not go on such pretentions.

August 30. I slept at Bro. Ward's I was very comfortable as regards to bed but very troubled in mind. Had breakfast then walked to Ramarsh station. Got my dinner then traveled to Boulton, stayed all night. Cunciled with some of the Saints about crossing the seas then walked back to Ramarsh Station. Got supper at Bro. Cranes. I traveled to Masbrough visited Mr. Cattle formerly a member in the Church. Had much conversation with him on the work. He wished me to come and see him again. Then I walked to Rotherham stayed all night with George E. Owens.

September 1. After breakfast walked to Attercliff got dinner and supper at Br. Criches. He mended my shoes. Then I traveled to Sheffield slept at Bro. Wholstman's.

September 2. I, after breakfast, wrote a letter to Bro. Correnton and a copy for myself.

September 3. I, after breakfast, hunted for a Mr. Brown after a long search found his son he being dead, the old man. Then I visited some saints. Slept at Bro. Wholdtman.

September 4. After breakfast, I walked to Wadsley Bottom to see Alfred Turner found them all well but poor but they made much of me. I saw all but one daughter. I walked back to Sheffield. I slept at Bro. Wholstman's.

September 5. Sunday - I went with Bro. Smith to visit some of the saints as a teacher. Some of the saints gave good attention when we came to Bro. Gardener no order there his wife did not know anything but confusion and was too big to be taught. I visited some more but they were very ready to obey what they were taught. In the afternoon went to see Benjamin Millard and family they being Josephites and very stupid, had my tea with them they respecting me. The I traveled to our meeting in the room house full and good attention paid. I slept at Bro. Wholstman's.

September 6 ,Monday. I traveled to Wadsley Bottom to Alfred Turner, had much talk with them and family they paid very good attention to what I said. I stayed there all night had a good night's rest.

September 7. I had much talk with them on the principles of the gospel. Went into the Mouse Hole Forge saw them making anvils; then I traveled to Sheffield. Slept at Wholstman's.

September 8. After breakfast I saw Mr. Smith's clerks was in their office had much talk with them on Mormonism. They seemed to take great delight in hearing those things and they were in hearing those things well pleased with me and would like to see me again. The visited Sister Helmer then went to Sister Messiter's had my supper with them. Slept at Bro. Wholstman's.

September 9. After breakfast at Bro. Smith's I visited some of the Saints then walked to Atterclff to visit Bro. Brick and his family then walked to Sheffield. Had my supper at Bro. Smith's. Slept at Bro. Wholstman's.

September 10. Had a good night's rest, after breakfast wrote a long letter home. had supper at Bro. Smith's slept at Bro. Wholtsman's.

September 11. Had breakfast at the conference house after some conversation with Bro. Hyde he said I need not trouble myself about the trade I could not do any good. I could not get to know anything about it. The people would not let me know anything about the trade. He said the authorities would send for some influential men to carry on the trade. I told him they had been deceived once and might be again. Said I to him, "I know more about that business than you or more than I shall tell at present". I told him he did not know anything about these things. He was afraid I would get to know more that himself. I then walked to Chesterfield in 3 hours. Had supper at Bro. James Brailsford's. They were glad to see me. Stayed there all night was very comfortable.

September 12. Sunday morning all well. I visited some of the Saints met with the Saints in their meeting room talked to them a little. Met again in the evening I opened by prayer. Bro. Shipp preached. Bro. Hyde presided. A good congregation. I slept at Bro. James Brailsford's, a good night's rest.

September 13. A rainy morning I am all well. I visited some of the Saints I went to meet Bros. Hyde and Shipp and Bro. Ardwick. Stayed with them till noon then went to Father Brailsford's. Had my dinner there. Visited some Saints at Brampton. After had tea then went to Bro. James Brailsford and a good few of the brothers and sisters and we had a good time together. We parted with love to each other each heart filled with love and peace toward each other. The I retired to bed at 11 o'clock. A good night's rest.

September 14. I arose from bed in good health and strength. I with Bro. Holsebruck took a walk we came to a gentleman's house his name, Clawton. I got some flower seeds and some black-berries. Was a very good and fine sort. I thanked him kindly for them. We then came to Brampton then to Chesterfield. Got my supper. Retired to bed at 10 o'clock at Bro. Brailsfords. A goodnight's rest after writing for 2 or 3 hours.

September 15. I rose early, had a walk got some yarrow had some yarrow tea. To my breakfast then I finished my writing. Bro. Thomas Holsbruck gave me a pocket handkerchief. Then we visited some Saints. We traveled in the country some. After a good time with the Saints I retired to bed at James Brailsford's. Had a good nights rest.

September 16. I rose from bed in good health. Had breakfast at Father Brailsford's. Then went with Bro. Holsbruck to Bro. Hardwisks then they took me to a tailor's and they put me a new overcoat on and gave it to me as a gift from Brothers Thomas Holsebruck, James Brailsford, Henry Turner, Edward Ringly, Ely Hardwick. I had my supper at Bro. Brailsford's. Then I went and visited Bro. Turner and Ringly then returned and went to bed after prayers which I always attended to.

September 17. I rose from bed 6 o'clock, all well, wrote a letter for Sister Brailsford to her daughter. I had my dinner then walked to Borrow Hill had my tea at Bro. Bower's. Slept at Br. Morton's. I was very comfortable. I did not rest so well. I drank some tea that caused me not to rest so well.

September 18. All well and in good spirits after breakfast I traveled to Laughton. Stayed at Thomas Making's, had a good night's rest. Slept with Thomas Making.

September 19. Sunday morning I rose from bed in health and strength got breakfast at T. Makings. Then walked to Dinnington to my brother's. They were a little distant. I felt their spirits. At evening my brother's wife commenced on me. I saw in her countenance she had the devil in her. She said she understood that I had two wives and had two children by my last. She could not wait for me to give her an answer but she called me a murderer. I was murdering my first wife and I was the wickedest man living. She called me everything but a good man. Well if I ever saw fire, yes, hellish fire flash in the eyes of any person's eyes it did in hers. Yes, there was the devil in a woman I say for once. For myself, I felt to say "Lord, deliver me from this evil spirit." I thought she would have flown at me, but she turned and set her eyes at her own husband. I thought she would have come out of her head. I waited till her mad storm was over, then I talked to her till her proud hellish spirits were brought to submission. I told her that there was more peace and happiness in my family than there was in hers and more love in my wives than there was with her and her children and more union in my children from my two wives than there was amongst her children in one wife. Now this is a fact, now what is there amiss in this? I felt the power of the Priesthood resting on me at this time. They cooled down pretty well. Night came on I went to bed.

September 20. I rose from bed in good health. Monday morning I did not care about being near her. Their children desired me to stop awhile with them. I did not wish to offend any of them so I took all things as patient as I could, so I wound my stay with her up as soon as I could to do all things to be as calm as I could so as I would not give any offense. There was two more women came in as neighboring and in their common discourse they cursed and swore most every word and used all kinds of profane language. Through their discourse, backbiting their neighbors. I thought they were a poor set to offer a better system of happiness that I was trying to live. But I was satisfied I would not have such talk in my house or before my children. She, my sister-in-law, said she d---d soon could put the Saints right if she had them to deal with. They gave me my dinner. I then left for Laughton being noon. At night I slept at Thomas Makings.

September 21. I rose from bed in health. T. Makings was talking to me. He said I could stay as long as I had a mind to, he could keep me. I went to Brampton for him, on some business. He said he would give me 6 d. After this I went and got a good mess of mushrooms. Then I went back to Laughton. Went to bed at 10 o'clock. This day I ate a few blackberries and I think they made me a little sick next morning.

September 22. Morning not very well, light-headed. After breakfast I felt much better. I went to get more mushrooms. I went into the fields for the good of my health.

September 23. I rose from bed in good health at 4 o'clock in the morning. I was pretty tired and went to bed early.

September 24. Friday morning my health good. 4 o'clock I went to gather mushrooms. Very tired went to bed early this night.

September 25. Saturday I rose from bed in good health. I traveled to Anston Common to get some ouler seed. Then I got some brab pips.(crabapple seeds.) I slept all the week at Thomas Makings.

September 26. Sunday morning, I well. After breakfast I walked to Dinnington to see my brother's family. They looked rather shy, but in the afternoon there was a more freer spirit, they seemed to try to make me more comfortable particularly their daughter. I slept on their sofa. Their daughter, she made me comfortable the best she could.

September 27. Monday morning all well. I stayed till I had had my dinner then left for Laughton at noon. From there to Ully. Had my dinner with William Taylor's wife, Thomas Makings oldest daughter, Sarah, then left for Rotherham. Got 2 miles out of my way. Stayed at George E. Owens all night, Caroline's daughter's. I was very comfortable.

September 28. Tuesday morning I am well, a rainy morning. I took time to fix some of my seeds as I have got some to take home. Then all right. Still raining. Then I sat down to write in my journal. Now near 5 o'clock still raining out.

September 29. I slept at G.E. Owens' at Rotherham. Tuesday rainy morning. I am well had breakfast then fine. I traveled to Ramarah Station to see Bro. Crane and family, after seeking Bro. Kinder's relation. Could not find him. This is the second time I have tried to find him, but in vain. I stayed all night at Bro. Crane's. Had a good night's rest.

September 30. Thursday morning all well. A thick foggy morning. I traveled to see Mr. Cattle, formerly a Brother in the Church. Not much prospects of him altering his course. I had tea with him he was very kind with me. I then traveled to see Sister Colbert and son. There was a fellowship meeting there that night. This is Masbrough Grove Road. Stayed there all night.

October 1. Friday morning all well. had my breakfast then visited the Saints from one to another. Had my supper at Sister Rough's. Bro. Hyde came in and as soon as I felt there was something in him that was not a good spirit. Yet he said nothing. But I felt his spirit. We walked out to Sister Colbert's to sleep. As we walked along the street he commenced about me going home. I told him I had not time to get my things together what few things I had. They were scattered that there was not time to collect them together before the ship started. If I had known soon enough I would have gone, and I would not leave them for they were my own. He said if I did not go then he could not promise me a passage and that I need not expect any help in the future. I asked him if I had ever asked for any help and if the Church thinks it is not or that I am not worthy of being helped home, thank the Lord I can help myself and I am not without friends. Yet I only want time to write and I can get help. He said it was his right to send me home if he chose. "Yes," I said, "But I have a private letter from your president and mine that I can go she i choose and stay while I wish to." He got quite mad about it because he could not drive me home. I told him I had done nothing to merit this trouble and when I was ready to go home and they would not help me they could keep it. I could get home without your help (if I have no friend in you). I have friends left yet. he saw I was independent and he began to cool down and he said that he had nothing against me, only nationality. I being an Englishman and he an American. If he had nothing against me why does he follow me about and send me to one place and then follow me and before I can do anything, come and stop me. I have traveled on foot to the place where he sent me to and then he has spent money by he riding to stop me and nothing to do it for. I still feel desirous to do good and I know the Lord blesses my labors and I will do what is right the Lord being my helper. We slept at Sister Colbert's.

October 2. I rose from bed but not very well in spirits as soon I lay myself down to rest my spirit told me not to sleep for I had an enemy and my sleep went from me. So i had no sleep this night. Now this is true. I got up after good daylight told Sister Colbert that I was going to Bro. Ward's to my breakfast. Bro. Hyde came in, he stayed there a little then he went to see another family that I had promised to see that morning and after a little I followed him but there was no more said about it. I went to G.E Owens had my supper and stayed all night.

October 3. I am well. After breakfast, I attended the Saints' Sunday School. Helped teach the children their lessons then had my dinner at G.E. Owens then attended meeting in the afternoon then in the evening I preached. I slept at G.E. Owens.

October 4. Monday morning I am well, traveled to Attercliff after waiting to see my sister-in-law Caroline, but she did not come. I visited Bro. Crich and family then another family then traveled to Sheffield. Slept at Bro. Wholstman's. All well.

October 5. Tuesday all well, examined my letters one from Bros. Garret and Spencer which I received yesterday they had been waiting 2 weeks on me. After reading them and a Deseret News I sat down to write home. Did not finish went to sleep with Bro. Smith, but I slept very little I was not comfortable in spirit.

October 6. All well in body. Stayed and had supper with Bro. Fell then went to Bro. Wholstman's resumed by writing my letters one to my wife one to Bishop Murdock to fetch Bro. Wholstman home and his family, then I went to bed at Bro. Wholstman home and his family, then I went to bed at Bro. Wholstman's.

October 7. Thursday all well. had my breakfast at Sister Meseter's then I traveled to Attercliff visited the Saints there brought some of them to the meeting attended in Sheffield. We had a good meeting. Slept at Bro. Wholstman's.

October 8. Friday all well, a rainy morning. I set this day to fast and pray to the Lord as I intended to fast yesterday but did not. I have written a letter James Hague, Salt Lake City for his wife's mother and mailed it.

Dr. 1853                       Cr.
to Sept.,to Sundries per D134  $4.51  Aug.24.by green beans  .25
         to 1 vol. of the Seers 2.00         by 40# flour   2.40
         to 1 no of the Pearl   1.00  Sep.10.by hay         3.00 
             to Ellit Willden             23.by corn fodder 1.00
         to produce tithing     8.00      30.by potatoes    1.00
             not paid                Oct. 12.by carrots &    
         to labor tithing to   48.00             beets       .15
             Dec. 31, 1853                   by allowance  22.00
         to 26 # flour @ 7      1.82         for farming 11 acres 
                                             by 5 bu wheat
                                     on produce tithing    10.00  

PATRIARCHAL BLESSING CHARLES WILLDEN SR.

Patriarchal Blessing given by patriarch John Albiston, on the 9th of June 1845 at Sheffield Yorkshire upon the head of brother Charles Willden who was born on the 27th day of July 1806 at Anston near Worksop, Yorkshire, England.

My beloved brother, I lay my hands upon they head in the name of Jesus Christ and by authority of the holy Priesthood pronounce upon the head the blessing of Abrahom, Isaac and Jacob. In as much as it is in thy heart to honour the Lord in the future life, his watchful care shall be over thee and his Holy Spirit shall be afforded thee, Thou hast entered the Covenant by baptism, thou art adopted into the family and kingdom of God. Jesus Christ also is become thy Elder Brother, thou shalt join in the blessings of Heaven and earth and inasmuch as thou are faithful tho shalt be blessed wit imortality and eternal life.

Remember to keep this covenant inviolable, tho are engaging to be more faithful thou shalt be enabled to fight the Lord's battles against all unrighteousness of men and the Lord will furnish thee out of his treasury and thou shalt be blessed with the gifts of the Holy Spirit so that the Aliens and gainsayers shall not be enabled to stand before thee.

Life and love of the truth shall continue to increase in thee and also many honours shall be conferred on thee, they brethren shall love thee, thou shalt join with the faithful labourers in gathering scattered Judah and Israel, see signs and wonders performed in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Thou shalt have seals to they ministry and return unto Zion with songs of joy and have the greater priesthood conferred upon thee and have thy blessed inheritance in lands that shall yield their abundant increase and flocks and herds be added unto thee with wine and olive yards and eat of the fruit of them.

Thou shalt be a true worshiper in the temple of the Lord and have sweet communion with the admiring saints, witness the winding up scene and join the reigning church in the great millenium. Thou art of the faithful seed of Abraham and I seal these blessing upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ even so, Amen and Amen.
Charles Smith Scribe

PATRIARCHAL BLESSING OF ELEANOR TURNER WILLDEN

Patriarchal Blessing given by Patriarch John Albiston on the 12th of June 1845 at Sheffield, Yorkshire upon the head of Sister Eleanor Willden who was born on the 9th of April 1810 at Laughton, Yorkshire, England.

My beloved sister, I lay my hands upon they head in the name of Jesus Christ and by the authority of the Holy Priesthood pronounce upon they head the blessing of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. In as much as thou hast given thyself unto the Lord and has obeyed his gospel by baptism and authority of the holy priesthood thou hast entered the everlasting covenant with Abraham and the family ------(part missing)
Thou shalt join with the admiring saints in the temple worship and be delighted with the assembly of the ancient work of patriarchs and prophets of old and see the ancient of days sit and the gory of the Lord and his holy angels with him come to reign in righteousness and thou shalt join the triumphant Church with thy blessed redeemer in the great Millenium. Thou art of the faithful seed of Abraham and I seal these blessing upon thy head in the name of Jesus Christ even so Amen and Amen.
Charles Smith, Scribe

OBITUARY OF ELEANOR TURNER WILLDEN

Willden - At Beaver, Utah, 30 April 1893, Eleanor Turner Willden, wife of the late Charles Willden.

Deceased joined the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-Day-Saints in sheffield, England, in the year 1843, Emigrated in 1849, has lived in Utah nearly 40 years. She leaves 4 sons and 2 daughters living, 52 grandchildren and 66 great-grandchildren. She lived and died a faithful Latter-Day-Saint, honored by a wide circle of sorrowing friends.
-Deseret News Weekly

"Beaver City
Dec 29th
selected

1 Rest in sweet and peaceful slumber
  til the trujp of god shal sound
  til the earth with joyous echoes
  Wakeing millions all around

2 Then arise with joy to meet him
  crowned as queen among the guests
  having on the wedding garment
  entering into promised rest

3 Though thy labors here were shrtned
  and tho wert called from us away
  Tho are laboring with the faithful
  with those that trod the narrow way

4 And we shal again behold thee
  Blooming with immortal life
  farewel sister mother dearest
  noble loving wife

bro burt I thought you would like those verses so I rote them
down for you to ponder in your ind before ever I new of wily
leving me I ave to keep liveing af to ave a boling (crying) I
never want to take another child for it is kiling me by inches 
he is young & wil soon forget me but I never can forget him Im
all alone freting as tho my heart would break farewell bro burt
if I never see you again on this earth be kind to the children I  
now thay are a heap of trubel but thay are a cmfort brother
fotheringam is with him  I beleve thay wil take care of my litel
wily bles is litel heart if I had nown I would not ave spen on
myself I paid a dolar for the nuby*  I ave given it wiley"

1 verce
  a brite sirit as flown a loved one departd
  a weary one gon to her rest
  wile frends are left desclate (disconsolate) bound & sad
  hearted
  yet feeling that father knows best

2 verce
  Could (cold) death often visits the most perfect household
  Selecting the dearest of all
  non purer not beter from out of the threshold
  ere answered the sorrohful call
3 ver
  than Louisa so lovly in face mind & spirit
  inteligent gentel and true
  her council so wise that all paused to hear it
  like wisdon is given to few

4 verse
  we know that our loved is free from all sorch
  she knoweth no more mortal pain
  will try to look forth with hope to the morrow
  when all meet & near part from our Louisa again

I hope these few verses will comfort you
                                                 mother Willden