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Pencil inscription on aged brown paper: Father Oakey born March 9, 1787, Mother Oakey born November 16, 1782

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Note written by Helen Bateman and attached to letter from Rueban Cottee to James Oakey. Undated.

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Death announcement of Sarah Ann Clarke, second cousin to Sarah Oakey Sirrine in Harrogate, England. Both are great grandchildren of Joseph Oakey. Dated June 11, 1873.

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Death announcement for Mary Priscilla Clark of Blackpool, England. Dated September 7, 1871.

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There are two separate documents. The first document is a list of people including James Oakey. It could represent the group emigrating with him from Nottingham with the number in their party and payment status. The second document reads: James son of James and Catherine Oaky born 21st June 1817 Christened June 2nd 1818 Registered June 3rd 1818 by John Smith Minister. Copyed from the Register belonging to the Independent Chaple Melbourne. John Green. Undated.

Scope and Contents A letter from Barnabus Lounds near Nottingham, England to his nephew James Oakey. This letter was sent to James shortly before his departure to Utah. He can't come to Nottingham as promised, but has gotten James the book and is writing him the receipts out that he promised. He is sure it will be of great use to James if he only applies it to his own family. Lydia (James' aunt, just 6 years older than he) has been trying to get him the cotton but she has only got 2 1/4 lb done and Evans will...

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A handwritten transcription of the original letter written by I.E. Margosches (illegible) in Birmingham, England to Hyrum Oakey. Possibly a servant or butler writing on behalf of Mrs. Berry, a daughter of Mrs. Halcrow, whom Hyrum had written for genealogical information. Mr. John Magee lived at Leamington (my native town) and lies in the same cemetery as my parents. Then discusses his delight that America has entered the war. Dated April 14, 1917.

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A photocopy of a letter from William Oakey in Nottingham, England to his brother James Oakey. The letter relates the death of his wife who fell down the stairs. It gives genealogy of his family. He mentions James' letter in which his daughter Mary is working in Park City as a milliner. Dated October 4, 1890.

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A photocopy of a letter written by William Oakey in Nottingham, England to his brother James Oakey. William is surprised by the James' desire for family information. He gives a lot of facts about the family. He brings up James not living with his wife, Mary, anymore. Dated December 13, 1884.

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Copy of a letter written by Eliza Redfearn in Forrest Cottage Honley Moor, England to her uncle (probably James Oakey). Eliza wants Mary to come and spend time with them. Dated September 26 (no year given).