Elizabeth BATEMAN

Elizabeth BATEMAN

Female 1834 - 1896  (62 years)

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  • Name Elizabeth BATEMAN 
    Born 16 Feb 1834  Manchester, Chshr, Engl Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Christened 30 Mar 1834  Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Female 
    Died 11 Jun 1896  West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Buried 13 Jun 1896  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Notes 
    • ANOTHER PIONEER GONE TO REST

      The death of Elizabeth B. Margetts, wife of the old and favorite Utah actor, Phil Margetts, will no doubt, not only be a surprise, but a source of sorrow to her numerous relations and friends throughout the State.

      In 1850 Thomas Bateman engaged to haul a portion of Livingston & Kincaid's goods from the Missouri river to Salt Lake City, bringing his family with him, one of whom was Elizabeth, then a girl of about 16, her present husband also traveling with them. They arrived at Salt Lake City September 27th of the same year, and on the following November, she was married to Mr. Phil Margetts, Apostle George A. Smith officiating.

      It will be remembered by many that in those days the people suffered almost untold privations, all of which she passed through with scarcely a murmur.

      On the 23rd of April, 1857, after what she had already endured, her husband, at the call of the first presidency of the church, left her, with three small children, to fill a mission to Europe, starting from Salt Lake with a number of others, in what was known then as the hand-cart company of missionaries. During his absence she suffered many trials and difficulties and in September of the same year, gave birth to another child,, who survived but a few weeks. During what is known as the Mormon War she showed her philanthropy by administering to the wants of many who were destitute.

      In the spring of 1858, when the people moved south, she left her home in Salt Lake, and, with her three children, traveled to Cedar City, a distance of about 300 miles, experiencing during the time the difficulties attached to such a journey.

      In 1858 her husband returned from his mission, and proceeded to Iron county, where he had the pleasure of finding his wife and children in good health. At the request of Brigham Young he brought them back to Salt lake.

      From the above year up to 1892 Mrs. Margetts was a resident of the Seventeenth ward, where she gained the love and esteem of all through her benevolent generosity. She was on hand at all times to feed and clothe those who were in need, and during the troubles and trials she had to endure, her disposition was amiable.

      Mrs. Margetts was a womanly woman, a kind and indulgent mother, a devoted wife and estimable friend, and her good works and her many kindnesses will live in the memory of all her friends and acquaintances.

      The last four years she has resided in Farmer?s ward, where she enjoyed excellent health up to the evening of the 20th of May, when, after partaking of a light dinner, she suddenly arose from the table and expressed herself as having a very peculiar feeling and retired to the sofa, where she lay down.

      During the night a high fever and severe headache caused her considerable suffering; a physician was sent for, and when he arrived, found that she was stricken with that dread disease, pneumonia. She was treat for such two weeks, and pronounced by the physician to be out of danger, but, unfortunately, uric poison set in, and on the morning of the 11th of June she succumbed to the fatal malady.

      Mrs. Margetts name will always be remembered by those who knew her as a synonym of all that was good, generous, and noble.

      She was the mother of fourteen children, seven boys and seven girls, of which six sons and three daughters are still living, and twenty-six grandchildren.

      She leaves not only a large circle of friends and admirers, but a loving husband and family to mourn her departure.

      Requiescat in pace.

      Salt Lake Tribune, 14 June, 1896

    Person ID I9234  Complete
    Last Modified 6 Jan 2009 

    Father Thomas BATEMAN,   b. 17 Sep 1808, Bolton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Nov 1852, Drowned At Sea, Atlantic Ocean Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 44 years) 
    Mother Mary STREET,   b. 12 May 1810, Manchester, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Mar 1891, West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 80 years) 
    Married 12 Aug 1829  Lemoors, Bolton, Lancashire, England Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Biography
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    He died mysteriously at sea on a voyage back to England.
    Census Records
    U.S. Census Great Salt Lake, UT 1850: Thomas and Mary Bateman Family
    U.S. Census Great Salt Lake, UT 1850: Thomas and Mary Bateman Family
    U.S. Census West Jordan, Salt Lake, UT 1860:  Thomas and Mary Bateman Family
    U.S. Census West Jordan, Salt Lake, UT 1860: Thomas and Mary Bateman Family
    U.S. Census West Jordan, Salt Lake, UT 1870:  Thomas and Mary Bateman Family
    U.S. Census West Jordan, Salt Lake, UT 1870: Thomas and Mary Bateman Family
    Family ID F4334  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Philip Newell Margetts,   b. 10 Feb 1829, Kineton, Warwickshire, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Sept 1914, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 85 years) 
    Married 05 Nov 1850  Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Last Modified 6 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F5747  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Link to Google MapsBorn - 16 Feb 1834 - Manchester, Chshr, Engl Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsChristened - 30 Mar 1834 - Manchester Cathedral, Manchester, Lancashire, England Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 05 Nov 1850 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 11 Jun 1896 - West Jordan, Salt Lake County, Utah Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 13 Jun 1896 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA Link to Google Earth
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    Elizabeth Bateman face
    Elizabeth Bateman face
    Elizabeth Bateman and her husband Phil Margetts, the famous actor
    Elizabeth Bateman and her husband Phil Margetts, the famous actor