Weston, Ephraim, 1823-1861
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1823 - 1861
biographical statement
Ephraim Weston (1823-1861) was a Latter-day Saint and soldier in the Civil War.
Ephraim Weston was born on November 9, 1823 in Antrim, New Hampshire to William Weston and Harriet Hale Weston. On November 9, 1848, he married Hannah Elvina Gates from nearby Peterborough, New Hampshire. They were the parents of four children, two boys and two girls.
Ephraim was a captain in the 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers during the Civil War, participating in the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861. He died December 9, 1861 and was buried near his home in Hancock, New Hampshire.
Citation:
UPB files, September 13, 2013 (born November 9, 1823; Antrim, New Hampshire; father William Weston; mother Harriet Hale Weston; married Elvina Gates, November 9, 1848; Peterborough, New Hampshire; parents of four children; two boys; two girls; captain in 2nd New Hampshire Volunteers during Civil War; participated in First Battle of Bull Run, July 1861; died December 9, 1861; bured in Hancock, New Hampshire)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Ephraim Weston letter
Collection — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239255059]
Identifier: MSS 3820
Scope and Contents
Materials include a handwritten letter written April 10, 1844 in Hancock, New Hampshire. The letter is addressed to close family friends, the James Cunningham family of Rockford, Illinois. The letter includes memories of past interactions as well as an update on the Weston family. Notably, Weston asks for informatin about the Mormons, explaining that some of his friends are falling the "false delution" of Joseph Smith. He also notes that his uncle has sold his property and intends to join...
Dates:
1844 April 10