Simeon Adams Dunn is my 5 times great grandfather. Born August 7, 1803, in Groveland, Livingston County, New York to Simeon Dunn and Sarah (Sally) Bath. His father left home and family when Simeon was only a few years old. And when he was seven years old, his father joined the army and surrendered and died because of it. His mother died leaving her children Mary, William, Simeon and James alone without parents. The 4 children had friends who took care of them. Simeon A. Lived with the Skinner family for several years. He then left New York to settle in Michigan, where he met the Rawson family and married their daughter Adeline in 1828. They lived on a farm in Wayne County, Michigan. They had animals, barns and orchards. He was a hard worker and a skilled farmer. Named after her mother, Adaline was their first child and was followed by Francis who died at the age of 3 in 1835, then by Mary. Maria was born on March 3, 1836 but died on April 1. After those heartbreaking years of death, Simeon heard about the Mormons and became very interested. He named his son Mosiah in honor of the Book of Mormon and his people were born on February 19, 1837. On the same day, his twin Anariah was born that day but died a few hours after birth. Betsy, who was a healthy baby, was born on March 22, 1838. At that time, Simeon's brother James came to Simeon's home as a missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He preached them and Simeon and his wife were baptized by him on April 15, 1839. But this was not enough for Simeon. He wanted to see the Prophet Joseph in person and perhaps even offer his services to the Church. In June 1840 he set out on foot for Nauvoo, a journey of 500 miles. There he saw the Prophet Joseph Smith. Simeon was placed in... middle of paper... and May 12, 1877. Simeon Dunn spent the years 11880-1881 working at St. George's Temple. On February 20, 1883, Simeon Adams Dunn died in Brigham City. He was buried by his wife and 2 of their 20 children. He was remembered as a farmer, missionary (served 5 missions), guard, temple construction worker, pioneer, voter, 1970's quorum president in Brigham City, a loyal husband who lost six wives, and a very faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One of his last words was: “I can say in my heart that God bless Zion. My testimony to the world and mankind is that to the extent that they subscribe to the ordinances of this Latter-day Church, they will never feel ashamed and will be resurrected at the last day; but for those who do not pay attention, I have no promise for them, but for those who fight against this work, I know that trouble awaits them.”