In order to help with the family needs (ten children) Richard was hired out at the age of ten to a farmer to herd cows for two pence per day during two summers. During the winter months of the above two years he received all the formal schooling he would ever receive.
Between 12 and 16 he worked at a brickyard for six pence per day. During this period three brothers died.
At 16 he hired out to a blacksmith for four pence per day. His father died soon after on Jan. 4, 1840.
He was introduced to the LDS Church in 1841 by missionaries from America during a "street meeting." A local mob broke up the gathering and Richard lost interest. His Mother and a brother however embraced the faith and with his younger siblings emigrated to America settling near Nauvoo, Illinois.
Richard left Liverpool bound for America on Sept. 17, 1842. After spending a few months in St. Louis he arrived in Nauvoo April 12, 1843 and was employed at the city brickyard. In May 1843 he was baptized into the LDS Church.
He married Ellender Wyer on June 21, 1843 and with his family arrived in Salt Lake City, UT. on Oct. 1, 1852. A week later they settled at Provo. Eleven children were welcomed into their home.
In order to help with the family needs (ten children) Richard was hired out at the age of ten to a farmer to herd cows for two pence per day during two summers. During the winter months of the above two years he received all the formal schooling he would ever receive.
Between 12 and 16 he worked at a brickyard for six pence per day. During this period three brothers died.
At 16 he hired out to a blacksmith for four pence per day. His father died soon after on Jan. 4, 1840.
He was introduced to the LDS Church in 1841 by missionaries from America during a "street meeting." A local mob broke up the gathering and Richard lost interest. His Mother and a brother however embraced the faith and with his younger siblings emigrated to America settling near Nauvoo, Illinois.
Richard left Liverpool bound for America on Sept. 17, 1842. After spending a few months in St. Louis he arrived in Nauvoo April 12, 1843 and was employed at the city brickyard. In May 1843 he was baptized into the LDS Church.
He married Ellender Wyer on June 21, 1843 and with his family arrived in Salt Lake City, UT. on Oct. 1, 1852. A week later they settled at Provo. Eleven children were welcomed into their home.
Family Members
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Amanda Melvina Stubbs Peay
1846–1922
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Sarah Ellander Stubbs Scott
1850–1923
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Rebecca Ann Stubbs Peay
1854–1906
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William Heber Stubbs
1855–1937
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Eliza Rachel Stubbs Scott
1858–1922
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John Rodham Stubbs
1860–1926
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Mary Delilah Stubbs Ross
1862–1948
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Eunice Lester Stubbs Scott
1865–1932
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Hannah Drucilla Stubbs Gale
1868–1950
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Joseph Abishai Stubbs
1871–1911
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