Alfred Hone

Notes:

David Hone (1837-1928)

Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers, Vols. 1-2

Name: David Hone
Birth Date: 03 Jul 1837
Birth Place: Bodicott, Oxford, England
Parents: George and Mary Boss Hone
Death Date: 20 Jan 1928
Death Place: Long Beach, California
Arrival: 23 Sep 1862, prob. the Liljenquist or Madsen Co.

Spouse: Sarah Adams
Marriage Date: 23 Sep 1860
Marriage Place: Coventry, England
Spouse's Death Date: 06 Jan 1909
Spouse's Death Place: Benjamin, Utah


David 's father was a weaver and David followed that occupation, although he was determined to become something better. He saved to pay his tuition at a night school and devoted his evenings to improving himself and learning. In 1857 he joined the Mormon Church and five years later crossed the ocean and emigrated to the Valley. He married Sarah in England and together they made the journey with their young daughter. They made their home in Provo where he helped anyone who needed help.

In 1876 the family moved to Benjamin where David opened a mercantile store. After the death of his wife, he eventually went to Long Beach, California, where he died.

Children:
Sarah Jane , b. 10 Aug 1861 , England
David William , b. 17 Dec 1863 , Provo, Utah
John Henry , b. 4 Mar 1866 , Provo, Utah
Alma , b. 10 Aug 1868 , Provo, Utah
Alfred , b. 11 Mar 1871 , Provo, Utah
George Adams , b. 11 May 1874 , Provo, Utah
Mary Lou Walker

David married Sarah Adams 23 Sep 1860, Coventry, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom. [Group Sheet]