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BIOGRAPHY: Heart Throbs of the West, Vol 10 lists Elisha Averett as crossing the plains with the George A. Smith Company, which left Council Blufs, July 4, 1849. They arrived in the valley of the Great Salt Lake on October 27,1849. There were forty-seven souls and one hundred twenty wagons in the company.
MARRIAGE: Elisha Averett's brother, George Washington Gill Averett, records the marriage date as the summer of 1837.
TEMPLE_WORK: Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register. Researcher: Georgenia Stewart
The following story taken from "Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 1, p.476" tells of Elisha's skills as a stone mason and also as a kind human being: When the two wagons belonging to Jefferson Hunt crossed the Mississippi River on ice the day following these rites in the Nauvoo Temple, in Matilda's wagon rode an elderly English couple, John and Jane Bosco, who were perhaps relatives or dear friends of Matilda's parents. When the families of the Battalion left Council Bluffs, following the brave band of volunteers, this couple remained in Matilda's wagon. Matilda ministered to their needs on the difficult trek across the State of Iowa. The Tyler History of the Battalion says: "On 28 August an elderly English lady, Jane Bosco, who was traveling with Captain Hunt, died, and before daylight the next morning, her husband, John Bosco, passed away. He was not a soldier. Their oft repeated wish that neither should be left to mourn the loss of the other was realized. They were buried in one grave, and under the supervision of Elisha Averett, a stone wall was built around and over their resting place."
Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 5, p.227
At a meeting of the Nauvoo Legion Band, held at the home of Robert 'Burton on the evening of the 9th day of April, 1850, brother Wm. Clayton made the following remarks: "I have a conscientious notion in organizing this band, which was organized by Joseph Smith under the name of the Nauvoo Band. The following new members were then voted on: E. Averett The band adopted a straw hat for the covering of the head, a white dress coat and white pantaloons, a sky-blue sash and a white muslin cravat as their uniform, and a committee was appointed to commence negotiations for such a uniform.
Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 8, p.426
And so, while dancing was a favored recreation, the Mormons were encouraged to conduct and attend their own dances rather than public affairs. A party was provided after a hard day's work on the Nauvoo Temple, and we learn that "Accordingly, Brother Hans C. Hanson was invited to produce his violin, which he did, and [p.427] played several lively airs, accompanied by Elisha Averett on his flute.
Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 20, p.73
Mormon Battalion Musicians. Among the men that were called into the Mormon Battalion were the following musicians: Elisha Averett. Elisha Averett played the piccolo and fife. He could also play the violin.
History of the Church, Vol.4, Ch.19, p.354
Sunday, May 2, 1841--The Teachers' quorum was organized in Nauvoo, Elisha Averett, President, James Hendricks and James W. Huntsman, Counselors.
History of the Church, Vol.5, Ch.9, p.169
This day (abt Oct 9, 1842) the teachers met in Nauvoo, and organized into a quorum, by appointing Elisha Averett, president; James Huntsman and Elijah Averett, counselors ; Samuel Eggleston, scribe; and eleven members.
History of the Church, Vol.7, Ch.37, p.555, December 1845 The First Presidency of the Seventies met for prayer. After prayers a general conversation ended, in which the Twelve and bishops, J. M. Grant, and several others took part. The visit of the marshal and the emigration to California were the prominent topics. Elder Parley P. Pratt read from Hastings' account of California. Nine-thirty-five the Twelve met in council and selected the names of persons who would be called upon to labor in the Temple the ensuing week.
The list is as follows, viz. : Joseph Young, Lorenzo Snow, Abraham O. Smoot, Lewis Robbins, Wm. Crosby, Benj. L. Clapp, Henry Harriman, Charles C. Rich, J. M. Grant, William Snow, Erastus Snow, Ezra T. Benson, Orson Spencer, Franklin D. Richards, Willard Snow, Elisha Averett, John L. Butler.
Family History Suite: Comments: Averett, Elisha (Male) Elisha labored on the Nauvoo Temple. He was sustained as President of the Teacher's Quorum on 7 October 1844. He was a member of the martial band of the Nauvoo Legion. He covenanted to assist the saints in removing from Missouri in January of 1839.
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