Moritz David Rosenbaum

Moritz David Rosenbaum

Morris David Rosenbaum, only son of David Rosenbaum and Sarah Barnass, was born in Fordon, Kingdom of Prussia, Germany, 11 July 1831. My father was a hard working man and generally occupied in trading. He was a man of good morals and he exerted himself diligently by example as well as precept, to instill into the minds of his children every principle of honesty, honor, and virtue. My mother was a very good and pious woman and devoted a good deal of her time to explaining the Bible to her children, especially to myself, her only son. She was president of a charitable institution and her spare time was occupied in visiting the sick and needy, administering to their wants. As my parents were of the Jewish faith, I was sent at an early age to a Rabbi to study Hebrew in connection with the common school, which I attended six years in succession.

1840 - When about 9 years old, while skating on the river Vistula I fell and broke my right thigh. I was carried home, where the doctor set it. This accident kept me about 4 weeks in bed. During that time it grew together as good as ever it was.

1842 - When about 11 years of age I commenced to study the Hebrew Bible, the Old Testament only, and was taught by my teacher that this is the original language spoken by Adam and Eve, that the Jewish religion is the only true one in existence, that the New Testament is a fable, Christ is an imposter, all the human families have gone astray and will be damned except the Jews, the only chosen people of the Lord.

I remember asking my teacher, "Why is it our people are so scattered in the world, why we have no prophets or inspired men, no temple, and why we are like sheep without a shepherd." "Oh!" said he, "Prophets inspire men and temples are no longer needed. Moses and the prophets we read about are our patterns and law givers. The Old Testament is complete. We are the chosen people of the Lord. There is no further need of these things, therefore they ceased."

I thought to myself, can it be possible that my teacher is correct, that the Lord is so unmerciful as to damn millions of his children and not give them a chance to embrace the true religion, or can it be possible that our forefathers have rejected and slain the Savior, our Messiah and are therefore scattered among all nations and no longer favored with prophets, inspired men, and temples.

1844 - At the age of 13 I went clerking in a store and stayed there for 6 years.

1850 - When about 19 years of age I left my native land, Germany, for America. I went to Hamburg by rail and from there in a sailing ship to New York. This trip lasted 74 days. After resting a short time I bought a few dollars worth of goods and went out peddling with a basket in the outskirts of New York. This was at first a very hard task, as I could not talk nor understand the English language, but after a few weeks I got along very well. Then I traveled along the Hudson River to the Catskills and returned to New York, and from there to Philadelphia, the eastern and southern states and to New Orleans.

1856 - From there I took passage in a steamer, John L. Steavens, via Havana, Aspinual, Panama and Acapoles to San Francisco. Here I bought a saddle horse, saddle, etc., and goods and went peddling through the Northern mines. During the summer of 1857 I heard of a Mormon settlement in Carson Valley and was greatly impressed to visit them to learn for myself what kind of people they are and learn some of their doctrine. I remember well when first seeing their settlement of hearing a voice. "There is a people which you will never leave." Arriving in the valley, I stopped at the first house, which was Joseph Morduch's, all night. I was anxious and inquired of him about Mormonism, but he seemed scared to talk to me about it and said, "There is no use of preaching to a Jew, because he cannot believe the gospel." I traveled on and stopped at noon with a man by the name of Simon Baker. I inquired and he argued with me about Mormonism until midnight, but seemingly making very little impression on my mind. But his earnestness and painstaking in declaring and instructing me in the principles of the gospel set me to thinking and searching the scriptures. I traveled through their settlement several times and found them the best people I ever came in contact with. My desire to be with them increased, and as they moved enmasse for Salt Lake Valley this fall, I made up my mind to travel with them, stop there during the winter and return to my native country the following spring.

1857 -Sept. 27 - Left Carson Valley with the Mormon company, Mr. William Smith, captain. I rode in his company most of the way, ahead of the train, to find camping places. We came by the northern route, arriving at Brigham City, November 2, and I stopped with Mr. Samuel Smith a short time. Then went to Salt Lake City and boarded there with Mr. George Nebeker. He was one that came in our company from Corson Valley. Went to school during this winter to Mr. Isaac Bauman in the 17th Ward.

I remember well going to meeting the first time in the Tabernacle with Brother Nebeker. Brother H. C. Kimball preached. I listened attentively and it seemed to me that I heard that sermon before, because during his remarks I could tell beforehand what he was going to say and was convinced of its truthfulness.

On our way home Br. Nebeker asked me how I liked that sermon, my reply was, I liked it very well and I remember of hearing that sermon before, he said if you did it was before you came into this world.

Br. Nebeker informed me there is a German Jew, Brother Neibaur, a matchmaker, living in the 13th Ward, and one day after school hours I started to visit him. As I turned the corner and saw his sign, I imagined hearing a voice saying, "You are going to get married in that house." I went in the house and found Mr. Neibaur, his wife and several children.

(Morris learned that Neibaur, Utah's first dentist, was the first Jewish convert, joining in 1838, in Preston, England. He had immigrated to Nauvoo, had survived Nauvoo's troublesome mob era, and had lived in Salt Lake City since September 1848.)

I was treated very kindly and after several visits Mr. Neibaur began to talk to me about Mormonism. At first I could not believe and differed with him in some of the principles of the Bible, but in a short time found that I was in error, and became interested in the principles of the gospel. A peaceful and teachable spirit wrought mightily in me commending the ancient gospel to my conscience.

(Morris then read the Book of Mormon, comparing it to the Bible. He felt a strong conviction in his mind that "this Book is written by inspiration." In spite of this conviction, he was still torn. "Dreams and visions which I had at that time began to have great effect on my mind, but when I listened to my selfish thoughts it seemed I was deceived, I hated Mormonism in my heart, and regretted ever hearing it. Whenever I made up my mind to have nothing more to do with it, my mind darkened,...danger seemed near me and I felt surrounded by evil spirits."

He found that whenever he studied the Book of Mormon, heard the Elders preach, he felt "a peaceful influence by day," but during the dark hours of the night, he felt surrounded and was instructed by "an unseeing power."

After several successive nights, he tells that he saw plainly the following words of the prophet Isaiah. "Wash you make you clean, put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes, cease to do evil..."

Morris became "convinced of the truth of the Book of Mormon and the... principles of the gospel, and made a strong resolution in my mind, I can and I will embrace the truth regardless of consequences." He asked, "Dr. Neibaur, why can't I have such a testimony like yours?"

Dr. Neibaur promised "in the name of Israel's God you will, if you obey the principles of the gospel, repent and be baptized for the remission of your sins, and then ask prayerfully your Heavenly Father for it."

Morris was baptized March 27, 1858, and confirmed April 1. The next evening at Neibaur's home, he married Alice Neibaur, the ceremony being performed by her father.

This era in Utah's history was a stormy one, with prejudice building against the Saints, misinformation in Washington, and Johnston's Army threatening Utah settlements. Salt Lake members were counseled to move south so the brethren from the north could occupy their homes and the Church could stay concentrated.

Three weeks after his marriage, Morris "was called... to Echo canyan in company with others to assist in defending the people, stopped there about 3 weeks and returned..."

About midyear Morris received word of his father's death in Prussia. He wrote condolences in letters to his mother and sisters.

June 4 - Today I was ordained an Elder by Pres. D. Hune in the Quorum of Seventies.

I wrote several letters to my mother and sisters, explaining the principles of the gospel and the history of the church to them and was in great hope and almost certain that they would examine and accept its principles as I did. But in this I am disappointed up to the present time. A short time afterward I received a letter from my mother. She was awful mad because I joined the church. Said she, “I have three children laying in the graveyard and would rather have you there than hearing you have forsaken your holy religion.” And she asked me if it was my intention when I left home to apostatize and join such a degraded people as the Mormons.

In my answer I told her, when leaving home I did not know what I was going to do but now I know for a fact that I am in the hands of the Lord and have confidence in Him that I have not forsaken the Jewish religion. I believe in the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, but I accepted more truth.

I told her I can answer her question by asking another and asked her, "When the sons of Jacob sold their brother Joseph to the Egyptians, did they expect that he ever would be a savior to his father's house?"

1858 - About this time I went to bed one night contemplating on the principles of the gospel and wondering if my mother or any of my relations ever would join the church.

I dreamt of traveling in a carriage through a large city and seeing a large number of men and women repairing the streets. In the crowd I saw my mother and invited her to come in and ride with me, pleaded with her for a long time but she would not come with me. I told the driver to go ahead. He started, but I stopped him again in a few moments, called my mother again, and entreated her to come with me. I told her how much better it would be for her to come and ride with me than to work on the public street, but she refused and would not come with me, so I told the driver to go ahead, and left her.

1859, Sept. 23 - My wife Alice gave birth to a girl and we named her Sarah, after my mother.

December 3 - This day I received my endowments and my wife Alice was sealed to me by President Brigham Young. This night I received a testimony of this work, which I hope and desire never to forget.

1860 - Feb. 24 - Moved to Farmington, kept a store there for about 9 months, then moved back to Salt Lake City and bought a house and lot in the 8th ward.

1861 - March 11 - My wife Alice gave birth to a boy and we named him David after my father.

April 10 - Moved to Brigham City, rented a house from Br. John Gibbs on Main Street and opened a store there. Sold my place in Salt Lake City and bought the place in Brigham City.

1862 - Built an addition in front of my place and moved my store there.

Nov. 17 - My wife Alice gave birth to a girl and we named her Ellen after her mother.

1863 - This year I built a rock store on the south side of my place. Watson Bros. did the mason work, moved into it November 4.

1864, Nov. 6 - My wife Alice gave birth to a girl and we named her Fanny. This spring I shipped 600 sacks of flour to Helena, Montana, and lost nearly $6,000.00 on it.

1865 - This spring I sent 4 teams of my own to Boise City, Idaho loaded with flour, butter, eggs, etc., and returning lost 12 head of mules on rock creek.

1866, Jan. 2 - My wife Alice gave birth to a girl and we named her Alice. October 21 our child Alice died.

1867, July 30 - My wife Alice gave birth to a boy and we named him Morris. August 10 - Abigail Snow Caldwell was sealed to me.

1868, Sept. 7 - Our child Sarah died at Salt Lake City where we took her to the doctor.

1869, March 2 - My wife Abigail gave birth to a girl and we named her Harriet. September 13, my wife Alice gave birth to a boy and we named him Alexander.

1871, July 10 - Received my certificate of naturalization at Salt Lake. August 5 our child Harriet died. August 19 my wife Abigail gave birth to a boy and we named him Moses. October 17 - my wife Alice gave birth to a boy and we named him Aaron.

1873, October 14 - My wife Abigail gave birth to a girl and we named her Henrietta.

1874, January 21 - My wife Alice gave birth to a boy and we named him Joseph. July 18 - our child Joseph died. July 20 - our child Moses died.

1875 - My wife Abigail gave birth to a girl and we named her Alice.

1877, March 3 - My wife Abigail gave birth to a boy and we named him Morris. August 18 - my wife Alice gave birth to a girl and we named her Margereth.

1879, April 21 - Our child Margereth died. November 16 - my wife Alice gave birth to a girl and we named her Leah.

1880, March - My wife Abigail gave birth to a girl and we named her Minna. March 26 - received the following letter from Pres. John Taylor.

Salt Lake City, March 25, 1880

Elder Morris Rosenbaum

Brigham City

Dear Brother:

Your name has been suggested and accepted as a missionary to Germany. The work of the Lord is progressing in the nations, and faithful, energetic Elders are needed in the ministry to promulgate the everlasting gospel, openings for doing good appearing in numerous directions. Yourself with others having been selected for this mission, should there be no reasonable obstacles to hinder you from going, we would be pleased to have you make arrangements to start as early a date as April conference. Please let us know at your earliest convenience what your feelings are with regard to this call.

Your Brother in the Gospel

John Taylor

March 28 - I wrote the following letter to President Taylor.

Dear Brother,

I received your letter of the 25th yesterday informing me that my name has been suggested and accepted as a Missionary to Germany, and you wish to know my feelings in regard to this call. I am happy to inform you that I feel proud to be worthy of such a call, although I never preached a sermon in my life, yet believing the Lord is able to qualify his servants, I am willing to go. But there is one obstacle which will hinder me for a short time as I cannot get ready by April Conference.

I am County Assessor and cannot complete my work until the 1st of June, as this labor is necessary for me to do in order to get means for my journey and provide for my families, I would like to have you to extend the time, provided it doesn't conflict with other arrangements.

Your Brother in the Gospel

April 1 - received the following answer:

Salt Lake City, April 1, 1880

Dear Brother,

Yours of the 28th received, I am directed to say, take the amount of time necessary to close your business.

Yours,

C. L. John Nuttal, Sec.

May - This month I was busy engaged closing up my business, and until I left.

June 11 - I left Brigham City by R. R. in company with John McAlister; arrived at Chicago on the 14th. We stopped at the Maulten House, the next day we visited several business houses in company with Moses Thatcher who went to New York on business. We stopped 2 days here.

June 17 - Left for New York, arrived there on the 19th and stopped at the Stearen House. There we walked through Broadway and other streets, and rode on the elevated railroad through the city, bought our tickets for Liverpool.

Sunday we crossed the river to Brooklyn and heard H. W. Beedker (Boecker) preach. He is a very elegant speaker, but only a form without the power of God. After the meeting we went to Greenwood Cemetery which is said to be the finest in the world. It contains 450 acres, length of carriage avenue 18 1/2 miles. Length of paths 17 1/2 miles. Fare only 25 cents to go all around it. There we saw monuments which cost $10,000.00.

Monday we went in company with Br. Staines to Wall Street Exchange up Broadway, then we went to see the steamer which we were to sail in, and in the evening visited Br. Moses Thatcher and wife at the hotel and stopped with them until 11:30 p.m.

June 22 - Left New York for Liverpool on the steamer Wisconsin at 5 p.m. Nothing unusual happened until the 26th when all at once it began to turn cold and very foggy, we could not see 20 feet ahead, all the sailors were on duty as there is danger in foggy weather. The engines yelled loud and long so that ships may not come too close. Our steamer stopped and we saw several mountains of ice, one of them close by us said to be 60 feet high, 300 feet long and about 10 times that size under water. We traveled slow all that day and night. I heard experienced sailors say that this was the greatest danger they had seen for 25 years. I was sea sick about 4 days and felt better after that.

July 1 - Today we began to see land and lighthouses, and several ships and fishing vessels, and sailed past Queenstown in the night.

July 2 - Today we landed at Liverpool, Was met on the landing by Bros. Budge, Nicholson, Cape and Martineu, and after our baggage was examined went with them to the office on 42 Islington. I felt happy and thanked the Lord for His goodness, and protection by land and sea and prayed for a continuance of the same.

July 3 - At Liverpool wrote letters to my families, and then walked with McAlister through several streets, went to the museum, and other public places.

July 4 - Went to the L.D.S. meeting, was called on and spoke a short time, then went to the office for dinner, then to the park to an open air meeting. Bros. Cape and Anderson preached, then went to the evening meeting, then walked with McAlister until 10 p.m.

July 5 - Cloudy day, went to the office to see Pres. Budge, he counseled me to go to Berlin and report to Brother Kienke, president to the branch there. Afterward went with McAlister and bought a coat and vest for myself.

July 6 - Was invited to the office for breakfast. Bro. Budge went with me to the ticket office and I bought a ticket for Hull. Left Liverpool at 11:15, arrived there at 5 p.m. Bought a ticket for Hamburg and took my satchel on board, then walked through the town until after supper, and the steamer was advertised to start at 5 next morning. I went on board and slept there.

July 7 - At Hull on steamer Albano. Started at 5:30 for Hamburg. Got sea sick about noon. Went to bed and stopped there all night.

July 8 - On the North Sea, felt a little better this morning. Ate a light breakfast. Went on deck and began to see land about 3 p.m. and 3 pilots came on board during the day but we could not reach Hamburg that night on account of the tide being against us. We anchored about 15 miles this side until 1:30 a.m. and arrived there next morning.

July 9 - At Hamburg, I felt tired and sleepy and concluded to stop and rest today. Wrote letters to my families, and took a walk in the afternoon through the city.

July 10 - At Hamburg, left by R. R. at 7:30 a.m. for Berlin, and arrived at 3 p.m. Hired a hack and went to a hotel. I inquired for the street where the president of the branch lives and had no difficulty in finding it. As soon as I entered the room and told him I came from America, he knew who I was and wanted me to stay with him, but I declined on account of my satchel which I left at the hotel. Ate supper with him, then he went with me to the hotel and promised to come after me the next morning. I went to bed early, being tired and sleepy and slept all night.

July 11 - At Berlin, rose early this morning and after shaving and washing myself, offered up the following prayer to Him who lives forever.

"Great and almighty God, my Heavenly Father, in obedience to the counsel of thy church and kingdom upon the earth, I left my mountain homes and all those that are near and dear unto me for the purpose of coming to this land and proclaiming the everlasting gospel to the people. I pray the Lord to pardon and forgive all my sins and transgressions up to the present time, let them be remembered no more before thee. I acknowledge my weaknesses and imperfections, knowing I am liable to err and go astray. Therefore 0 Lord, I pray thee in the name of Jesus Christ that thou wilst grant unto me a double portion of thy holy spirit that my tongue may be loosed, my memory strengthened, and I may be able to see of things to come that I may be an instrument in thine hand in doing much good in my day. I pray thee my Heavenly Father to prepare the hearts of the people unto whom I may come by dreams and visions, that they may know that I don't come in my own name but in thine, that they may be prepared to receive me as a servant of God, and let thy great kindness conquer and subdue the unbelief of thy people. Heavenly Father, I pray thee to bless Zion and all her stakes, especially those in authority, that they may have wisdom to lead thy people in truth and righteousness. Bless all the honest in heart among the nations, may the time speedily come when they shall be gathered from Babylon that they may escape the wrath and indignation that will pass over the land. I pray thee to remember and bless the sick and the needy of thy people, comfort their hearts and may their wants be supplied from time to time. I pray thee in the name of Jesus Christ to remember and bless my families, and all those that are near and dear unto me with a goodly portion of thy holy spirit, that they may be comforted by day and by night, that the angels of thy presence may be around about them, and if they need any assistance it may come in time. If any of them should get sick or an accident befall them, if they call on the Elders of thy church and the ordinances of the gospel be administered in their behalf, I pray that their prayers may be heard before thee, and they may be restored to health, strength, and peace of mind. Strengthen their desires to serve thee and keep thy commandments, that they may not do anything to grieve thy Holy Spirit, that peace and contentment may dwell in their habitations. Now, 0 Lord, I dedicate and consecrate myself and all I possess to thy service, praying thee to accept and let the angels of thy presence be around about me that I may be protected by day and by night. I pray thee, 0 Lord, that thou wilt make a speedy work among the nations, that the doors may be opened for preaching the Gospel. Confound all those who oppose thy servants, and spare their lives to return home in safety. All these favors and blessings I humbly ask in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

July 12 - At Berlin. The local President Schakorrsky, came after me this morning. I hired a hack and went home with him at Skalitiser Str 1. This is Sunday and after dinner we went to meeting which was in a private room by one of our brethren. There I met Br. Kienke from Nephi, who is president of the North German Mission. He was very glad to see me, as he had not seen a man from Utah for 8 months and made many inquiries. Our meeting commenced. He introduced me to the congregation, about 20 in all, and I made a short speech to them in German. Our meeting here must be held in secret, as it is against the law of the land for more than 25 persons to meet in one place without a policeman being present. Religion here must be acknowledged by government and established according to law. After meeting I went with Br. Kienke to Freidricksburg, just outside of Berlin and administered to a sick child, then we walked through the streets and had a pleasant time until we went to bed.

July 13 - at Berlin. Took a walk with Brother Kienke. Took a likeness of my son David to get a few copies taken, then went to Mr. Newbaur with at letter that my father-in-law, Br. Neibaur, gave me as an introduction to his cousin. He was very glad to see me and introduced me to his wife, a very intelligent lady. She asked me a good many questions about Utah and the Mormons, and Mr. Newbaur went to a corner in the room and cried. She invited me to stay to dinner, but as Br. Kienke was waiting outside for me, I begged to be excused and promised to return in a day or two.

July 15 - Today I went to Mr. Newbaur's for dinner and had a very good time and a good dinner. He invited me to make my home there as long as I stayed in Berlin. I promised to come and see them again when I returned from visiting my sisters.

July 16 - Left this morning for a visit to the place of my birth at 10:30 by R. R. for Bromberg, arrived there at 5:30 p.m., and as the stage doesn't leave till next morning I stopped here all night.

July 17 - At Bromberg, the stage doesn't leave until 10:45 so I took a walk through the city, noticed great improvements in the buildings since I left here, but not in the customs of the people. Saw several men pulling a large canal boat on the river, harnessed something like horses. Men and women barefooted and half clad working in the fields like slaves, while overseers standing there and hurrying them to work. Left here at 10:45 for Fordon by stage, arrived there at 12 noon. Stopped at hotel, it did not take me long to find where my sister Fanny lives. As I entered her house I saw her in the hall and recognized her at first sight. Told her I came from America and knew her brother, she invited me in and asked me to be seated and after speaking to her for a few minutes, I asked her if she would know her brother if she should happen to see him. She became excited and said, "I never expect to see him any more in this life." I noticed tears in her eyes. I could no longer keep the secret from her, and told her I am Moritz, her long absented brother. She was overcome with joy and kissed me, her husband who was present arose, bid me welcome and kissed me too, invited me to stay with them; but I could see more sorrow than joy in their faces, they suppressed it as well as they could. This was on account I joined the church. They sent for sister Minna who lives close by. She came in a few minutes and I could see the same feelings in her countenance. After answering a great many questions about my family, I had to go home with sister Minna to dinner which she left to come to see the stranger from America. My sister Fanny soon came there too and we talked together until evening, as this was Friday, all the Jews went to the Synagogue to pray, I went with them, for the first time in 30 years.

These meetings are not interesting as the prayers are in Hebrew, just as they were 1,000 years ago. After meeting I went home with Lavin Rosenar, my sister Fanny's husband, where I stayed.

July 18 - At Fordon, today I saw the house where I was born, the school house where I received my first education, and a good many old relations and acquaintances. Went with my sisters and brothers-in-law to the graveyard and saw the graves of Father, Mother, my sisters, and relations. Took the genealogy from the tombstones as far as I could get them.

July 20 - At Fordon, my brother-in-law Morris Cohn, my sister Tina's husband came after me and went home with him. He lives about 10 miles from here. Here I received about the same reception as with my other sisters. Stopped 3 days with them, they keep a public house and a store. I was well treated here, answered a great many questions, but they would not listen to the gospel.

July 22 - Returned to Fordon.

July 23 - At Fordon visited my sisters and families. Tried several times to preach to them the gospel, but they would not listen to me, it seems they will not or cannot believe.

Left Fordon on the 25th in company with my sisters and their daughters in their team for Bromberg. I bought each of them a dress pattern and left them there in the hands of the Lord, as I could not do anything more for them as far as their spiritual welfare is concerned at the present, but am in hope I may in the future. Left Bromberg at 5:53 for Tosen, arrived there at 10 p.m. stopped here all night.

July 26 - At Tosen. Left here this morning by R. R. for Boms, arrived there at 1 p.m. Got dinner here and then hired a team to go to Wollstein. Arrived there at 5 p.m. Stopped at hotel, went to a lawyer to look up documents about Br. Neibaur's legacy, but could not obtain them.

July 27 - At Wollstein, this forenoon I went to the lawyer’s office. He showed me all the documents about Br. Neibaur's legacy. There was nothing left for him. I got a copy of all the proceedings and how the property was divided and brought it home with me. Spent $15.00 in traveling expenses and lawyer’s fees.

July 28 - At Wollstein, left by stage for the railroad station. Arrived there at 11:30 bought a ticket for Berlin. Left at 12 p.m. and arrived there at 5 p.m. Hired a droshke and went to my lodging at Br. Schakowsky.

July 29 - At Berlin. In company with Br. Kienke we visited the Museum and other public buildings. Held meetings twice a week and did all we were able to magnify our callings.

August 13 - Brothers Baliff, Budge, Moroni, Snow, and Martineu arrived here on a visit - we held a conference - the first Latter-day Saints conference ever held at Berlin. Brother Kienke was released from his mission to return home and I was appointed to take his place to preside over the North German Mission with headquarters at Berlin.

August 19 - At Berlin. Brothers Budge, Snow, and Martineu left today for Liverpool. This evening we held a meeting in the upper room of one of our brethren when 3 policemen entered the room and commanded all the male members to follow them to the police station. We had here a preliminary examination which resulted in all our native brethren being allowed to go home for the present and Brothers Baliff, Kienke and myself were held as prisoners. That night they took us to the central station (Molkenmarkt). Our room was under guard, here our pockets were searched, all papers, money, hats and coats taken from us where we had to sit on hard benches, one in each corner of the room and forbidden to talk. This seemed to me the longest night I ever saw, but the time passed in contemplating about those who were in similar circumstances. I felt proud and rejoiced of being worthy to be put in prison for the gospel's sake.

August 20 - At Berlin in prison. This morning we were asked whether we want for our breakfast prison or hotel fare. We told them that wanted hotel fare, the best that could be gotten, as we had plenty of money to pay for it. They brought us a good breakfast, and at about 7 a.m. our trial commenced. They tried one at a time and kept it up until 3 p.m. The charges against us were preaching Mormonism and assisting people to emigrate. They could not prove anything against us. Nevertheless at about 3 p.m. sentence was passed upon us.

We were banished from the Kingdom of Prussia with orders to leave next day at noon, and if ever found again in the Kingdom of Prussia, heavy fine, imprisonment and be transported over the Prussian line would be our lot. We had to sign a document that we understood the decree and would act accordingly. While in prison about 100 secret detectives came to look at the Mormon Apostles as we were called there.

After our sentence was passed they gave us our papers, money, and all they took from us the previous night. We had a friendly talk with the policeman, lawyers, and judges and we bore our testimony to them of the truth of the everlasting gospel.

August 21 - At Berlin - Today we bid goodbye to all our brethren and sisters we could see. Br. Kienke left towards Liverpool, I and Br. Baliff traveled all day and stopped all night at Eisenach.

August 23 - At Frankfurt en Maine. Left here this evening. It was Br. BaliffTs intention to leave me here to introduce the Gospel, but the newspapers related all about our arrest, and we thought it would not be safe for me to stop here, but we stopped all night and the next day.

August 25 - At Mayence (Meinz?). Left here this morning for Ludwigshaven. Here we have a branch, also one in Manheim, which is over the Rhine. A large bridge divides the two kingdoms, one is Baden and other Bavaria.

Br. Baliff left for Switzerland and I was left here in company with Br. Scham from Payson to preside over the two branches. We can do but very little good seemingly at present, as we are forbidden to preach, hold meetings or baptize, but we can visit and explain our principles in private. Sometimes we held regular meetings, but always in fear of being detected.

September 24 - My teeth got so bad that I could scarcely use them so I made up my mind to get me a new set made while here, so I went to the dentist today and had all my decayed teeth pulled and ordered a new set.

October 12 - Left Ludwigshaven in company with Br. Scham to Manheim for a visit to Stuttgart. Left Manheim by R. R. at 9:45, arrived at Kalsrnhe (Karlarghe?) at 11:45. This is the capital of the Kingdom of Baden. The king and royal families reside here in a large palace. We went to see it. There is a large and beautiful garden in front ornamented with statues, fountains, walks, and a good many lamps. We walked through the principal streets, stopped there about 3 hours and left at 3 p.m. for Calw, arrived there at 6 p.m. I went with Br. Scham to visit his mother. She received us not very kindly, as she is not a member of our church, but quarreled with her son and opposed our principles so much that I was glad to leave her and went to a hotel.

October 13 - At Calw, in Baden. Cloudy morning. This is a small city surrounded by high mountains and we walked this morning nearly to the top of a mountain and there kneeled praying the Lord for protection and blessings for ourselves and for our families at home. Left by R. R. at 11:25, arrived at Nagold at 12 noon. Here we went to see a family recommended to us as wishing to hear the gospel. We talked with them about 2 hours explaining the gospel to them, but they could not see the necessity of changing their religion. We left there about 2:30 and walked over a high mountain to a village Waldorf. Here lives a sister who joined the church about 2 years ago. Her husband opposed our principles so much that I expected they would order us to leave the house, but after a short time they cooled off and invited us to stay all night.

October 14 - At Waldorf in Baden. It rained last night. The road was muddy, the weather cold, which suited me, as we had to walk again over high mountains to another village to visit a family which was recommended to us. We found them. The man professed to believe, but would not be baptized on account of his wife which opposed us. We left some of our books and told them to instruct his family.

We left them and walked again over the mountains back to the railroad station. This mountain country is thickly settled with poor people. We saw villages every 2 or 3 miles. The ground is cultivated to the very top of the mountains where there is no timber. We saw men, women and children working on them, some carrying on their heads baskets filled with manure, while others digging the ground with spades and sticks. It is too steep for animals to climb up. There are a few rich people living here in fine palaces, while the majority are poor and, like slaves, live miserable lives, with no expectation of ever bettering their condition. We arrived at Calw. This morning we visited several families, spoke to them about the principles of the gospel, but could not make any impression on them, as they are steeped in sin and nothing short than the power of God will awake them.

Left at 2:15 by R. R. for Stuttgart, this road goes over high mountains and through several long tunnels, and while passing through them it was darker than the darkest night I ever saw. We arrived there at 5:30 p.m. Went with Br. Scham to his sister. Got supper there, but as they had no bed for me I went to the hotel.

October 16 - At Stuttgart in Wurtenberg. This is a large city of about 100,000 inhabitants, the capital of the kingdom, celebrated for its high schools, book printing establishments, etc. We went to see the King's Palace, museum, picture gallery and to the theatre in the evening.

October 17 - At Stuttgart, rainy morning, went with Br. Scham to his sister for lunch, then we went to see the garden by the king's palace, which has a large round fountain in the center, surrounded with statues, beautiful plants, flowers, etc. Brother Scham left the city about noon to visit some of his relations in the country, and I started back at 2:10 for Manheim. Arrived there at 8:30 p.m. Walked to Ludwigshaven. Arrived there at 9 p.m.

October 18 - At Ludwigshaven it rained here every day for about 4 weeks in succession and on account of that, the River Rhine went over its banks, doing a great deal of damage. A good many warehouses near the river, and thousands of acres of land are under water. In several instances the farmers could not gather their crops, the flood came so sudden on them.

November 1 - Today I wrote the following lines to my daughter Nelly in answer to the last of hers.

My dear daughter Nelly,

I did not mean to mistrust you

And thought you were out at night,

While I am in Germany preaching the Gospel

I believe that you know it is not right.

I only did my duty to warn you

To be careful, and not be led astray,

That you may grow up in purity

As your Father and Mother always pray.

For Satan will not fail to tempt you

And try you to consent what is not right,

But always pray for His Holy Spirit

Which will guide and direct you aright.

You know I am absent, yes your father

Has gone and left you all alone.

Is my name ever mentioned

By my loved ones at home?

Do they miss my kind attention,

Miss their father's warm embrace,

Oft forget I am absent

Run to greet to see my face?

When the hours of day are numbered

And the evening lamps then light

When they seek their peaceful slumbers

Do they miss my kind good night?

Do they miss me in the morning

When draws near the hours of prayer

At our table, at our meeting

Do they miss me everywhere?

Why does father go and leave us

Seems I hear the children say,

He must know that it will grieve us

When he stays so long away.

We have playmates and their father

Never thinks to leave them so,

But when next he comes to see us

Mother do not let him go.

Stop, my children, be not angry

With your father kind and true

For it is not for worldly pleasure

That he has bid his home adieu.

Let us take the Holy Bible

Over its sacred pages look.

Read the words of Christ our Savior

Which are written in that book.

He that leaveth Father, Mother

Wife and children for my sake

To go forth and preach the gospel

Of my glory shall partake.

But while we are separated

O how good you must try to be,

Seek to make each other happy

And should never disagree.

You must ask your Heavenly Father

To protect him on his way,

And as God loves His children

He will hear you when you pray.

My mind leaps backward for a little while

As my memory oft retraces,

I see at the window as I pass by

A group of smiling faces.

They kiss their hands as I seem to go

To labor, thus made light

Man's lot in this world must be hard and dear

When not by children made bright.

I thank thee, O Lord, for my children

That cluster around my heart,

In virtue's path may they ever be found

From goodness never depart.

Now my dear daughter, Ellen, if you be obedient

To your mother and always true,

Kind and obliging to your sisters and brothers

The blessings of Heaven will rest on you.

I hope you will answer this soon,

Because I have pleasure always to learn

Good news and tidings from home

Especially from my daughter Ellen.

November 10 - I felt very lonesome for some time, not because I am so far away from my home but I can do so little good here which I am not used to. I would like to travel more and be an instrument in the hand of the Lord to bring people to a knowledge of the truth, but this our Elders are prohibited by this government, we were forbidden to preach in public and in private and forbidden to baptize. Yet in spite of all this we assemble, preach and baptize, but always in fear of being detected and arrested. But we have satisfaction in knowing the Lord is with us, and our enemies will be permitted to go so far and no further.

A few nights ago I dreamt that we held a meeting on Sunday and while we were in about the middle of it a policeman came in and ordered us to follow him, in the excitement I awoke. I told this dream to several of our people and advised them to be on their guard.

Last Sunday we assembled in a house outside the town, nearly all the members were there. Then we discovered an apostate watching for all to come so he can inform the police about it, which he threatened for some time. But we left that place and met in another part of the city by one of our people. Here is a testimony that the Lord is with His people, protected and showed us things to come, a promise which we have to encourage and strengthen us in our most holy faith. I pray that I and my family may always so live, as to be worthy of His protection and blessings all the days of our lives. I always feel my weaknesses and imperfections, but have faith in the Lord that He will be with me, protect and give me strength according to my day. If I had not this hope and faith abiding within me I would never have left my home, depending on my own strength.

This mission is a great trial on my patience; as we have the promise to be tried in all things, this is one. I expect when I have been tried sufficiently in this, the Lord will try me in something else, but I hope and pray that He will bless me and give me strength all times, that I may be able to overcome, and have a right to claim the blessings of eternal life. Amen.

December 11 - at Ludwigshaven, Kingdom of Bavaria. It is six months this morning since I left my mountain homes and all that is dear and near to me for the purpose of proclaiming the gospel to those that sit in darkness. I have tried in my weak and imperfect way to do this to the best of my ability and I pray that I may receive aid from on High so as to be able to magnify my calling and to hold out faithful all the days of my life. When I reflect how kind my Heavenly Father has been towards me, I feel thankful for His protecting care, for He has guarded and protected me from danger and accidents, seen and unseen by land and on the sea. I had a good health and peace of mind and although very lonesome at times I feel that I am in the service of God. I learned to appreciate the Book of Mormon as I never did before. Whenever I feel inclined to be lonely, low spirited or homesick, I read some in its sacred pages, and receive consolation, new strength, peace and satisfaction enter my spirit. When I read of the great trials those people were willing to undergo for the salvation of men, what are my little difficulties compared with those afflictions which they had to endure. If I expect to share the glory for which they contended, I see that I must labor in the same spirit. I have had thus far plenty of time for meditation and to review all the events of my life, and to think of my beloved ones at home whom I am so far separated, how wonderfully I was led to join the Church of God, blessed with wives and children which are good and true, blessed with good comfortable homes and all that can make desirable. I cannot find words to express my gratitude to my Heavenly Father for all those blessings. This mission is quite a trial on my patience as I am not used to be so quiet and so long away from home. But on due reflection we can indeed have patience, when we know our reward is sure, that the cause we advocate will stand and that the principles for which we suffer will exist after our persecutors shall have met their desserts at the hands of justice. Knowing their miserable faith and contrasting it with our glorious prospect we can say with our Savior, Father forgive them for they know not what they do.

These were some of my reflections this morning and thinking they would be interesting I wrote them down and sent them to my families.

December 15 - At Ludwigshaven, wrote today letters home and the following lines to my daughter Nellie.

I was very much pleased to receive your letter of November 24th, and read with pleasure those beautiful lines. In answer to those:

I hope you will always gather

And seek wisdom from On high,

Praying to your Heavenly Father

Who will grant you a rich supply.

God be thy light, thy teacher be,

Inspire thy words with truth,

And your reward will be when you see

The progress in thy youth.

God bless my children, forever bless

Over them, Thy Spirit throw,

And may their lives forever express

The gratitude they owe.

Affectionately your father.

1881, January 5 - Wrote to my children and at the closing of my letter the following lines:

Let us prove by our acts and good feelings

As we mingle with friends day by day,

That we gladly remember God's blessings

And try His commands to obey.

Let us try to make our friends happy

Let us seek to have love in our homes,

For it is good to have friends all around us

When a day of adversity comes.

Then let us be up and be doing

Improve ourselves in all good we can see,

The Kingdom of Heaven sought always

And onward our watchword should be.

January 14 - At Ludwigshaven, wrote the following letter and lines to my daughter, Nellie.

Your interesting lines of December 16 I received a few days ago, they gave me much pleasure and enjoyment on account of the good sentiment, faith, and hope expressed therein. I feel much obliged to you for the same, and wish you may continue to write in lines to me because I can see an improvement every time. It takes much practice to write in verses, but you must remember, "There is no excellency without labor." I will try to answer your lines with lines, if able to do so, and time permits. I wish you and all my children could fully realize the blessings they enjoy in having their lot cast among the pleasant homes and peaceful valleys of Utah.

I wish they could appreciate the intervention of their Heavenly Father in their behalf, while there are thousands of children scattered through the world who have not been so favored and who, could they change positions with the children of Zion, would think themselves highly blessed. In this country and in all nations around about, the children are not taught the principles of the gospel, except what they learn from the Elders of Zion, and there is only a small number who are willing to obey, because of the wickedness of their parents, and the cunning and craftiness of their priests. They are bound for destruction, there will soon be in their midst a famine and pestilence, war, and spreading death. Therefore be thankful that you are in a place where your Heavenly Father desires you to be. And should you feel at times to complain of your lot, just contrast the misery existing in the world, with the blessings you enjoy in your own happy homes, you will find sufficient cause to be thankful. In answer to your last lines:

I say I try at any time day or night

To do things I know are right,

The many miles that part us make no difference to me

I know in whom to trust, and whose servant I be.

Christmas has come and gone, you see

That Santa Claus has not forgotten thee,

You will find him always good and true,

If you try your best his will to do.

You say, we miss you sadly miss you

At home here on the farm,

But we grieve not and we weep not

We know you are protected from all harm.

This is right, you need not grieve nor fear

Because I am in His service and He is always near,

When dangers or troubles in my path should appear,

That He will protect, bless and make my way clear.

I can always tell if that or this

Of paths I meet the right one is,

I try to have His keeping care

Then I can journey safely anywhere.

If dark the day or way may be

Or rough, Ah, what is that to me,

God leads and will control the storm

And keep His faithful ones from harm.

Who trusts in Him the victory wins

Before temptation’s fray begins,

This is my hope and my defense

I trust and wield Omnipotence.

February 1, 1881 - At Ludwigshaven, write the following lines:

My Mountain Home

I love thee still my mountain home

Though in distant lands I am called to roam,

From my humble cot near the Railroad station

Neath the rugged hill that was cut by donation.

I love each tree with its grateful shade,

Each flower and plant that the Lord has made,

And the healthful breezes that gently come

From the mountain down to my peaceful home.

I love my home up on that hill,

Where an industrious people work with a will.

Where shops and factories are erected

By the counsel of him whom God ordained.

I love each man that works on that hill,

When he does his duty and works with skill.

When he obeys the counsel of those that are set

To lead them, to teach, instruct and direct.

I have traveled there in the stilly night,

When the moon shone bright with her silvery light,

Over the field and grove, and hill and dale,

And seen Bear Lake in the distant vale.

The whispering wind from the mountain height

Was coming down with all its might.

I was cold and chilled as I swiftly came,

To Bear Lake Valley, from my mountain home.

As I returned on the mountain side

My rapturous gaze extended wide

Over distant plains, fields and groves

To see Bear River in its winding coves,

And further still the Promontory loves

Its southern wing in the sparkling waves.

Of Great Salt Lake, whose briny foam

I love to see from my mountain home.

I have traveled since then over land and sea,

To go where I am at present be.

I left my wives, children, friends,

To preach the gospel in foreign lands.

I have been in prison like men of old,

For the word of God which we have told.

The enemies of truth will rage and foam,

Until judgements reach thee, from my mountain home.

Guide me, my Father, with Thine hand

While traveling through this wicked land,

Guide me, I pray, along the way

That Thou wouldst have me go today.

Give me Thy spirit that I may

Do my duty day by day.

Protect and bless me while I roam,

Until I return to my mountain home.

These scenes I love and will cherish yet

In memory dear each found regret,

As I wander forth I will bear in mind,

Those loved ones dear I have left behind.

My fervent hope and constant prayer

Shall be for those I have cherished there.

Wives, children, and friends, where ever I roam,

I love you still, and my mountain home.

February 10 - At Ludwigshaven. Extract from a letter written to my wife:

I am thinking a great deal about you of late, I know it must be a great deal on your mind to govern and control such a large family, although I believe they are not as hard to control as a good many others, but nevertheless there must be a great anxiety on your mind concerning them.

But I feel comforted in my reflections that the Lord is with you through His Holy Spirit. He will strengthen you according to your faith and good desires. He will send His guarding angels to comfort, bless, and protect you and our beloved children. This feeling and knowledge which I possess gives me, in my lonesome hours, joy and consolation which I am unable to describe. You say you never saw such dark times in the Church as at present and that something must come to wake people up. You don't begin to see such dark times in Utah as in this old world, while visiting one of our members I saw a woman with her baby coming in begging for a piece of bread. She told a sorrowful story, her husband has been out of employment all winter. They had nothing to eat for several days. She has two more children at home famishing for something to eat, and they expected to be thrown outdoors by the landlord as they are unable to pay the rent.

And this is only one case in a hundred thousand. The newspapers are full with cases where people take their own lives, and the lives of others, driven by desperation of actual starvation.

The elements here are dark as well as the people, the weather is dark and gloomy, it seems that the sun refuses to shine, and here we can plainly see that darkness covers the earth, and gross darkness the minds of people.

Last week was an earthquake at Bern in Switzerland, which set the people there thinking the last days are at hand. It shook there several times, ruined a great many buildings and threw down 300 chimneys. This is only a forestate of what is to come over the nations, for they have killed the prophets and many people of God, and consequently their days are numbered.

I hope and pray that we may always be found contending for the truth, and be able to overcome all our failings and weaknesses, and that we may be worthy to come forth in the morning of the first resurrection with our children and posterity and inherit eternal lives, Amen.

I have not received answer yet with permission to go home, but I expect one before long, because of my teeth and sore gums, I cannot speak distinctly, but I don't expect to leave without permission.

I was in Manheim yesterday visiting the saints and held meeting in the evening, as we dare not assemble in the day time because the police are after us, and if they should find us assembled, they would arrest, and perhaps put some in prison, fine, and banish us because some of our apostates informed that we held meetings, which privilege the chief of police forbid us.

There is the same spirit here against the saints as there was in Nauvoo. But we are not afraid, for the Lord has promised to take care of us, and we are satisfied He is able to do it. If it was not for this faith which is within us we could not exist here, for the devil holds great power over the hearts of this people. They are willing to serve him because they are a wicked and adulterous people, and are nearly ready for destruction. Still there are a few honest people among them, and on account of them I believe the Lord delays his judgements a little while longer.

At our meeting last night a man that we cut out of the church about 3 months ago, for adultery according to his own confession, spoke and said that he had repented, is willing to make restitution, and renew his covenant and live a better life. He said since he was cut off, he had no rest day or night, the agonies of hell are always before him. He cried like a baby and wished to be prayed for.

I told him not to give away to evil spirits, to show his repentance by his works, and after a while he could be rebaptized and again become a member in the church of God. This was a scene that I never witnessed before, and I hope will be a warning to others in this country.

This meeting closed at 10:30 p.m., so late on account of our members being at work at the factories until 7 p.m. and we cannot commence our meetings till 8 p.m. then I had to walk home, about 2 miles in a snow storm, the wind blew terribly.

March - At Ludwigshaven, Kingdom of Bavaria wrote the following lines to my dear Alice.

As I read that poetry you have sent to me

I thought of the many changes since I first you see,

Then I was a stranger in a foreign land

A stranger to the Gospel, which I could not understand.

I was traveling eastward to my native land,

From the golden shores on the Pacific's strand.

I was an unbeliever in the work of God,

Did not believe our Savior was His Son, our Lord,

There I found people good, kind, and true.

And to my astonishment the gospel was there too,

There was I instructed by a man I never knew,

And I never expected would be [my father-in-law.]

He took great pains to teach and so instructed me,

That the everlasting gospel I may be able to see,

I listened, examined and prayed day and night,

That my mind may get enlightened, so I could see the light.

The Lord in his kindness was merciful to me.

And by dreams and visions the necessity I could see

To repent, be baptized, and thus to gather in

With all the faithful saints who have conquered sin.

As I became a saint, I could see very soon

That it is not good for man "to be alone."

I did not lose much time to explain this unto you,

Asked you to become my wife, we ever shall be two.

It did not take much coaxing, we were filled with mutual love,

Pure as the dews from Heaven descending from above.

You wished for time to consider, I thought it right and smart

At last you said "Yes, I will be yours with all my heart."

We were married in a short time, now twenty-three years.

The Lord was merciful unto us. He has heard our prayers.

We have always lived peaceful and on virtue's side.

Unconscious that Angels had always been our guide.

We have been blessed and prospered winter and summer.

We also have boys and girls too, yes, quite a number.

We should be thankful to Him, and praise His name

For all blessings and pray He may continue the same.

I pray that all our children be good and pure in heart,

Always be found faithful, from virtue never depart.

That they be kept from evil, and from doing wrong,

Till changed to life immortal and join the ransomed throng.

We also had some ups and down which are needful changes.

They all come from above, from Him who our lot arranges.

Let us seek the highest good, not for wealth or pleasure,

They have wings and fly away, we must seek a better treasure.

At present among the wicked I was called to roam,

And for a short time to leave my mountain home.

I have been obedient, done the best I could,

But this wicked people refuse the word of God.

I am not discouraged, think not my task is hard.

I am trying to be faithful, that I may reap a sure reward.

And with that faithful number of that immortal band,

To sing the songs of Zion, and on Mount Zion stand.

Expect the letters will be few I write from Germany,

Because in a short time I hope to cross the sea,

And return to those which are dearer to me

Than all the wealth of Europe, great as it appears to be.

They are doomed for destruction according to His word.

For they have rejected the gospel of the Son of God.

For they will be visited with famine, wars, and earthquakes dire,

And they will be wasted by God's consuming fire.

Then let us be faithful and endure the test,

The plan of our Heavenly Father is sure the best.

He knoweth if our hearts are always pure and true,

Of sins or wickedness, they are not hidden from His view.

When you at times feel lonely and the weight of care

Believe that there is comfort and great help in prayer.

Your words nor your tears shall unnoticed fall.

Our Heavenly Father will answer, yes, before you call.

It seems the time had sooner come,

Than I expected, to see my mountain home.

I have been protected, blessed, had all I stood in need.

Have good health in body, all but my teeth.

I have great faith in a short time to be,

Through God's blessing, with our children and thee.

That God who has always protected me,

Will not fail to be my guard by land and sea.

March 5 - At Ludwigshaven. Today I received a letter from President Baliff, of Bern, informing me that on account of my sore gums and not being able to talk distinctly, I was released from my mission to return home with the first company which will leave Liverpool April 16. Wrote several letters to my Brothers-in-law and sisters explaining to them the principles of the everlasting gospel, and informing them of my early return to America.

March 23 - Received a letter from home, enclosed a draft of $50.00, which was thankfully received, Br. Baliff requested me if I possibly could, to pay the passage for a young man named Ludwig Kuchley from Speier, he joined our church about one year ago, and appearingly is a faithful member in the church. I answered him and told him I will try and do so.

April 4 - At Ludwigshaven, Extract from a letter I wrote to my daughter Nellie:

I perfectly agree with you that my home is the dearest spot on this earth for me, especially when I find peace and happiness in my families. I will also write a few lines to you to answer yours:

When over the dark waters I was called to go

I did not grumble, although I felt very weak.

I had faith in the Lord and prayed also

For His spirit to be with me, I felt very weak.

His spirit has been with me, is yet my constant guide.

I pray it may never leave me wherever I may be.

I have been blessed, protected, when danger was near my side.

And I will try to keep it, on land or on the sea.

When you get these lines I expect to be

Far away from here on the Atlantic sea.

This country and all Europe has no charms for me,

And in a short time it will be full of misery.

Because they will not listen to the warning voice,

And have enacted laws that people have no choice.

To repent, be baptized, and do as we propose

To gather them to Zion, and life eternal choose.

I know it is through His goodness

Which He has shown me from above,

That I am spared to see His goodness

And witness His unchanging love.

Let us ever be truthful, let others fence,

And like Hypocrites trim their words for pay

In pleasant sunshine of pretense

Let others spend their day.

Let us face the wind, though safer seem

In shelter to abide.

We were not made to sit and dream,

The safe must first be tried.

We must be true to our innermost thought.

And as our thought our speech.

What we have not by experience bought,

We can not undertake others to teach,

In short time I expect to see

My mountain home, and all that is dear to me.

There I hope to find all in peace and harmony

Wives, children, friends as well as thee.

I pray to God who always protected me,

To be my guard by land and on the sea,

To give me health, strength, and prosperity,

And life eternal in eternity.

Your affectionate father.

April 10 - At Ludwigshaven, left this morning by steamboat down the Rhine to Rotterdam.

(He was happily welcomed by his family. Their joy in his return was short-lived. The Rosenbaum families moved to Mink Creek, Idaho, where Morris died August 28, 1885, just four years after completing his mission, at age 54. His wife Alice lived another 29 years.)

Genealogy of M. D. Rosenbaum

Born Died

Great Grandfather:

Nathan Liser 1785

his wife Hannah Jocobs

Grandfather, Father's side:

Jude

his wife Mitay

Grandfather, Mother's side:

Samuel Barnas 1850

his wife Hannah 1843

Parents:

David Rosenbaum

Sahre

Sisters:

Fanny 20 July 1823

Hannah 1 Nov. 1843

Leanh 26 Nov. 1846

Huldah

Minna 17 Dec. 1858

Emnstina

Undel, Sr.

Simon J. Rosenbaum 23 July 1840

Ant. Hulda Rosenbaum 8 Dec. 1820

Unkel A. M. Rosenbaum 10 Jan. 1871

Ant. Fanny 12 Jan. 1871

Brothers-in-Law:

Jtzig Oser (Jtziz Cser)

Levin Rosner April 1825

His wife Fanny

Their children:

Ernstine Rosner 15 Feb. 1852

Moritz 7 May 1854

Herman 10 Jan 1856

Mary 29 Dec 1860

Moritz Cohn

His wife Ernstine

Their children:

Julchin Cohn 10 Feb 1873

Zerlina 24 Feb 1876

Jessey 19 Nov 1877