The Webb Family

At an early age, Simon began working as an apprentice in a local factory. He was unable to receive an extensive education at an early age.

Simon married Elizabeth Rowsell on Sep 18, 1851 in Crewkerne, England. The Webb family made their home in Crewkerne. While in their home, they were converted to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Simon's grandaughter relates:

"Although Simon was not overly religious, he was a good man and attended his church duties and paid all his obligations. His chief reason for wanting to come to Utah was to be near the Church and to better his condition for his family."

The Webb family began their journey to Utah right after their baptism. While gathering to move to Utah, the Webb family made their way to visit Simon's brothers in Wales. From this visit, Simon's brothers later joined the Church in the 1870s. The Webb family sailed on the Manchester on May 6, 1862 from Liverpool, arriving in New York City, New York, on June 12. 

The Webb family made their way to Florence, Nebraska, joining the Henry W. Miller Company on Aug 5, 1862, and arrived in the Salt Lake Valley on Oct 17. In their company was Judson Shepard, who had been called by the Church to help Saints to move across the plains. He became acquainted with the Webb family and invited them to move to Richmond. During their crossing of the plains, Simon had to bury his 11-month-old child.