John Rowe Moyle

John Rowe Moyle was born February 22, 1808, in Wendron, Cornwall, England, the son of James and Elizabeth Rowe Moyle. His wife, Phillippa Beer, was born December 13, 1815, in Devonport, Devonshire, England, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Cook Beer. They married in 1834 on the Isle of Gurnsey and joined the L.D.S. Church on August 13, 1851, in Millbrook, England. On April 19, 1856, they set sail for the United States and arrived at Salt Lake City on September 26, 1856, after walking 1300 miles across the plains pushing handcarts. In 1858, they settled in Alpine, Utah, and built a rock fort and house where they lived for the rest of their lives. John Rowe Moyle, who died January 15, 1889, at Alpine, was known throughout his life for his skill as a builder, his independence of character, his courage and integrity. Phillippa died in January 1891 at Alpine.

Alpine, Utah · United States