This area is specifically for people looking for information
on the people from Short Creek, YFZ, and Bountiful
(hopefully I haven't left anyone out).
Many people are trying to share information about
friends and family that they have lost touch with.
Please help them.
on the people from Short Creek, YFZ, and Bountiful
(hopefully I haven't left anyone out).
Many people are trying to share information about
friends and family that they have lost touch with.
Please help them.
104 comments:
Thanks, Atar_i, you beat me to it.
I'm just here to serve : )
Wow you guys! You rock! I asked, you delivered! Thanks!
Does anyone know if it is true that Bill Shapley was allowed to return to his family in CC?
I was wondering if anybody has seen or heard from Allen or Lee Keate in the last year or so? Allen has been gone for a couple or years or so, and I believe Lee has been missing for about a year.
It is my understanding that Bill Shapley does not live in his home, but in a trailor. Also that he does help with some of their living expenses.
Has Lenore been able to see her daughter, to talk with her, hug her. I really cannot imagine the torment - and my heart goes out to her.
Who did Lenore's daughter marry? Is he soon to be an apostate?
Atari;
This story has a beautiful ending..Lenore's daughter finally did marry after she turned 18. She married Wynn Jessop, whom she had fallen madly in love with before she married him. This is the good part of the story that of course MIB doesn't tell.... When Wynn saw what was happening with Warren's quest for power, he gathered up his family and told them what was happening, and left the community for good. His first wife chose not to follow him, and was remarried to someone else in the FLDS. Wynn Jessop now works for Nichole's father in his construction business, is good friends with both of her parents, Lenore included. Nichole calls her mother on a regular basis.
...and so they all lived happily ever after!!
How old is Wynn? Does he only have one wife now? What happened to his children from his first wife?
Is Lenore happy?
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To the blog administrator:
I can't start a thread, and would prefer to continue posting as an anonymous. But I do have a really good idea for a thread. I would call it "FLDS Dictionary".
It is clear to those who are even vaguely familiar with the FLDS people, and to those who read this blog, that the FLDS have their own definitions for many words. For example, "uncle" and "aunt", "brother" and "sister", "father" and "mother" do not mean what they do to most. I was surprised to hear that the word "apostate" does not include regular LDS people. Most outsiders are confused by the terms "first warder" and "second warder".
I think it would be enlightening, and maybe even humorous to see what come up in an "FLDS Dictionairy" thread.
'Preesheeatecha. (there's another one already.)
I'm not the administrator, but I can start a thread.
*poof*
It's done
hey you all hi!!!!
Atari
Wynn is about 43 or 44, and he only has Nichole for a wife, and his children from his first wife chose to stay with their mother.
Straight Shot says,
How does a 2,4,6,7,8,10 and 12 year old choose to say good-bye to a Daddy -- Oh excuse me -- a Father, they loved very much.
I know they loved Nicole too and so this would be traumatic for them as well.
Sounds lovely the way you put it and slam MIB for not telling the "Happily ever after" part of the story -- but how horrible is that.
We all know Lenore struggled and was far from a perfect mother but, MY God, there was some absolutely unforgivable trick, lies, and other devious manouevers used to manipulate Nicole in that situation.
Just like all the other "child bride" situations where they have been taken across International borders and impregnated, everyone is very happy the ones we know about are OK now -- and some of them are even allowed out to tell us how happy and everly after they are with their husbands 25 years older than they are but that doesn't excuse what happened either.
If Nicole is happy then, glory be! but is there a way to find out if all the baby girls Warren Jeffs is still assigning or taking to himself are OK?
By the way - How is Janetta Jessop?
God save us all.
If Lenore is so damn wonderful, then why doesn't it seem weird that SHE has had 3 or 4 husbands, too, and her kids didn't know who to call daddy either? Hhhmm? She is just as guilty of these deeds (AND MORE!!) as anyone else. Check out her police and incarceration record of child abuse, evading a police officer, drunk driving, high speed chase through 3 states, bad check writing, etc, etc etc. Pick a different example.
And yes, it really, really sucks that there are Jannetta Jessops out there. I just think that you should choose a different mascot, that's all.
info please on :
Vaughan Taylor(his daughter ran away from an arranged marriage in 2001)
Lloyd Walls family(epecially married ones)
Lorin Fischer (about 30yrs old or so)
Ben Thomas
Scott Rohbock
Bauer family
Wayne and Dale Hunter
thanks
Straight Shot Says,
Just about everyone knows all of Lenores faults, alcoholism, bad checks and all. Just about everyone else know how Apostle Alma Timpson, her father, was an alcoholic as well??? HOw the heck -did there get to be and alcohol problem that has existed for 40 years at least, in towns that were supposed to be an example sparkling as a beacon on the hill for the gentile nations to see??
You are right on -- But think about it for a minute -- and remember -- There but for the grace of God go I!!
You know the difference between at least 50 percent of incarcerated felons and you and I?? We haven't been caught yet.
If you have a stellar life and can be an example to the rest of us then good on ya!!! You may also be one of the other people who suffered when Lenore was having her really bad days -- but -- where was the prophet and any other adult care-giver that should have been watching out to make sure children and other people weren't getting hurt and she was getting help - even if it meant detox???
Oh I know!! They were all so busy trying to say that are no abuses in the FLDS that you would let kids suffer before you would go to the right people for help.
So scald Lenore -- she probably knows as well as you do where she deserves it and thank God you aren't her.
God help us all.
This doesn't target anyone inparticular or, should I say this targets all of us. He/She who is without sin, cast the first stone. He/She who is without negative emotional, physical, mental and political issues, then please judge if you feel you are worthy. Don't judge others untill you have walked a mile in their moccasins.
All us us have dark periods of time and situations in our lives. It's up to us individually to change what makes us have pain. We learn by the things that we suffer. No one can do it for us, and at times it is damned hard to even realize or find out what is wrong. Not to mention the strengh and courage to change ourselves and the circumstances around us for the better. It doesn't matter who we are, our last name, our race color or creed. There is so much good in the worst of us, and so much bad in the best of us that it's best we just look inside and realize that we would be happier if we will extend charity,love, amd help to those in need and leave the judging to God. Haven't we all been in need at some time? Wasn't it wonderful to be there for someone, or some one to be there for us. I say God bless us all.
My point exactly! If those people choose to allow Warren to destroy their lives, let them! What difference does it make to any of us? Usually the people who throw the most stones are the ones with the most skeletons in their closet. Right, MIB?
TO THE ONE WHO WANTED INFORMATION ABOUT THOSE PEOPLE I CAN HELP. BUT I NEED TO KNOW YOUR EMAIL AND I WILL CONTACT YOU
anonymous 4:33 p.m.
I was the poster wondering about those folks
"so hands off" says street. Well weve seen how long that lasts.
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I would like to know the where a bouts of my good friend Mike Emack. Mike is such a sensible thinking guy that I can't imagine him being involved in such atrocities as seem to be happening to the people from Hilldale and Colorado City. Mike seemed to not know the existance of the Texas compound. He told his family that no place even existed. Mike is such an honest decent fellow I can't believe he would outright lie to his family. Mike spent time in the Vietnam war. I'm sure he would not fall into a communistic rule as seems to be practiced in FLDS compound in Eldorado Texas. On the other hand if those people are building something technical such as a creamatorium, they would have to have Mike to design the workings of such a thing. Mike is what I consider to be a jenius in working with technology. Mike if you are still around out there, or if anyone knows his where a bouts. Please post a message to inform us.
Does anyone have any info on Elmer or Marion Steed and their families?
Yeah, Mike's in Eldorado. And he knew about the joint from the first. He probably lied to his family because of "divine" commandment. Nobody was good enough to know where their dads were.
I don't know very much about any of these people, but I can tell you this..MIKE EMACK IS NOT A LIAR. A CLEANER, MORE CHRIST-LIKE MAN COULD NEVER BE FOUND! If he is in Eldorado, it is because his heart tells him to be. Leave the this sweet, patriotic, innocent man out of this!
Mike Emack is a follower...in Texas.
Is this Mike Emack an electrician?
I would really appreciate some info on Amulek Barlow, Alma Barlow's son. Thanks in advance.
Where does David Draper live now? I understand he was booted some time ago. Thanks.
He lives in Tempe, AZ. Works at a home depot.
Anonymous said...
Atari;
This story has a beautiful ending..Lenore's daughter finally did marry after she turned 18. She married Wynn Jessop, whom she had fallen madly in love with before she married him. This is the good part of the story that of course MIB doesn't tell.... When Wynn saw what was happening with Warren's quest for power, he gathered up his family and told them what was happening, and left the community for good. His first wife chose not to follow him, and was remarried to someone else in the FLDS. Wynn Jessop now works for Nichole's father in his construction business, is good friends with both of her parents, Lenore included. Nichole calls her mother on a regular basis.
...and so they all lived happily ever after!!
6/13/2005 11:20 AM
WHY DOESN'T MIKE WATKISS DO A FOLLOWUP PROGRAM ON THIS STORY.
I'm glad it turned out well, how do you feel it could have been done differently - so there was less pain to get to this place?
Let me submit that
1. A girl that age should never have been given to marry.
2. Even if a girl that age was told to marry a fellow she liked, because of her mothers 'lack of permission', the marriage could have waited til she was older and could make the decision for herself.
3. If, for whatever reason, the 16 year old girl was anxious (fear of dissaproval, excitement over being married), all efforts could have been made to encourage her to be patient, and that running away, and hiding from her mother, probably shouldn't be encouraged by her church.
If she had waited the two years, til she was able to give consent for herself to be married (since she did not have parental permission) what harm would that have caused?
Amen! That is what I began asking 6 years ago when all the mass marriages began and the girls got younger and younger. Just what would it hurt to let them wait?
Unless, of course, that the prevailing powers were afraid that with a little maturity would come a little thinking power and then all would be lost. . .
Does anyone know anything else about the Tennesee-Georgia-Florida
splinter groups are they for real?or just products of some fertile imagination?I am curious because I live in Chatanooga.and have never
heard of polygamists in the east.
I'm proud of being a Barlow.
Warren Jeffs has tried to destroy the last name, when he kicked out Louis, Dan, Joe, and Truman. These mens children, even as old as 60 yrs old, changed their names to whomever the mother married
Louis Barlow's wives married:
Isabell = Donald Richter
Lucy = Richard Allred, didn't work out, moved to Donald Richters
Loana = Steven Harker
Ireta = Kevin Barlow, (Her nephew)
Kayleene = Nathan Jessop
Vivian?
Mildred ?
Abby Kay Wyler = Donald Richter
We bless these men with a Irish Blessing, may they have done to them what they did to Louis Barlow.
where did Trumans wives end up at?Sixteenth Son.
Oh my gosh this is fun! It's like sitting around the old cafeteria listening to the men gossip. . .I mean preach the gospel. It was very entertaining to read what happened to all of Louis' wives. Now dish the dirt on Allen Steed's wives. And what about David Steed? Did he really lose his family(s) too? And where did they all go (again)?
I am for girls waiting until they are older to marry, also. But there is a twist you should consider. The same environment that is creating this mess, also makes the girls want to get married as a way of escaping their home - probably like a lot of teenagers, only possibly worse. The options for getting out are feel more limited. Marriage is a viable option. The problem is that they seldom realize that it may not be better in their new family.
There are LEGAL, MORAL, AND HEALTH for young girls to wait to become married. I don't see the upside - someone wanna fill me in?
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Sam Draper? Is he still hanging around the creek or has he been booted?
Anybody know where Woody is? Is he in Texas?
Sam Draper's not "booted" - still at the creek.
Does anyone know where Leroy Steed is? He is my older brother, and I miss him !!! I hope and pray that he and his family are all well and happy!! God Bless .....
Which Roundy's have gotten the boot so far??
Leroy Steed, was one of the first to go to Texas, if you look at the pictures on the Web, you can see his grey van down there. To date I think he is still down there in good standing, who knows for how much longer.
Woody was working for a excavation/landscape/rockwall company call Goodwork. I think he is still in.
Thanks Anonymous 6/16/2005 5:23 PM
What kind of vows do these ladies give THEIR MAN OF THE HOUR?
Are vows even exchanged in a celestrial marriage?
A vow is a pretty serious thing.
I prefer to use GIVEN IN ADULTREY.
Louis Barlow's wives married:
Isabell = Donald Richter
Lucy = Richard Allred, didn't work out, moved to Donald Richters
Loana = Steven Harker
Ireta = Kevin Barlow, (Her nephew)
Kayleene = Nathan Jessop
Vivian?
Mildred ?
Abby Kay Wyler = Donald Richter
HAPPY FATHERS DAY UNCLE WARREN!
MAY YOU HAVE LONG LIFE AND MANY MANY CHILREN!
Will you make up your mind men in black. Are you pro- warren or anti-warren?
He probably is Warren!
You just insulted Warren by wishing him "Happy Fathers Day" .That is a wicked tradition you know. His father would have cursed you for wishing him such, so I suppose his son will double curse you. And just think, all for being a good father. Now that is just par for the course.
I am wondering where Susie is? she is my cousin and sister in law and I miss her.
Ya Gotta have Last Names and married to on here or we can't tell who is who
I heard that Preston Barlow got kicked out a while ago...does any one know which Preston? Alvins or Dans
Are there any extra Mother's out there? Or Grand mothers? I would like to adopt one.
To 9:46 A.M. Post:
You don't have to worry about a curse from Warren, none of his prophecies have ever come true . . .
Susie Blackmore Johnson
Also where is Woody BLackmore?And Daysee Blackmore Cooke
Heard that when some texas wana be told Mike Emac that he couldn't wait to go there, Mike said that he wouldn't wish that on anyone.
If Mike actually said that, why post Names and get him in trouble?
Woody Blackmore still lives in Cananda. He lives at his unlce Macs house. He is married but he doesnt ever go and visit his parents or siblings. Daysey Blackmore Cook lives down in CC and is married to Dean Cooks son Jason.
Don Holm
Keith Holm
Fred Lindsay
Leroy Holm
Craig Roundy
Some of my many friends whom I have been aquainted with. Can anyone tell me, what has become of them?
Dale Barlow - older Dale was kicked out but the younger one is Dan Barlows son and is on the lamb
Jonathan Roundy - still in. He is one of the cops
Eli Collie sp? -Out for 15 years or more - he went with the Centenial group but is reported to have left them too. -
Dan C Jessop his brother Joe - Older man. He is Ross's wifes grand father. Still in with Warren and VERY obedient.
Henry Jessop - Son of Dan C. Jessop. Henry's wife packed up and left him and the 'work' with her children.
Denis Jessop - Kicked out for molesting his children 10 plus years ago.
Lee Bistline Sr. - Jayne's Wyler's father - He is still in and was head of the School Board.
Arnold Jessop - Also Dan C. Jessop's son (Henry's Brother) They call him Ernie and he is still in with Warren.
Doran Jessop - Another son of Dan C and big brother to Henry) He is still in the work
Art Blackmore - He just got kicked out. He is still lives in CC and is married to one of Lee Bisline's daughters. She is the only wife he has left as the other two of his wifes have left him. He ran the Store in CC until he was kicked out.
CEO
DOES ANY ONE KNOW ABOUT WHERE SUSIE JOHNSON IS?
I don't think you know where your self is "streety"!! Just cause you haven't a heart or a care of any one except Warren.
To the "Preston" wonderer:
It was Alvin's son Preston. He had just been promoted to "Polygamist" (received another wife) and was called on a divine and holy mission to Texas. Went down there and lo and behold got stripped and sent away. Actually, that is what has happened to MANY men who "get" to go to Texas. Allen Steed, Ernie Jessop, Preston Barlow, Fred Lindsay, Dixon Kapcsos, LeRoy Jeffs, etc etc. I guess it's not really that great an honor, and anyone who is looking to be called ougtta be watchin their behinds and keepin an eye on their families.
Actually, I had wondered if Streety wasn't the Preston you're wondering about. He seems to have that old Alvin Barlow gift of gab about him.
We have phoned to Uncle Macs house for Wooody and we have asked everybody but they all say that they do not know where he lives. It seems as though he is lost and nobody has any clue where he is. Or eveyone just lies.
why dont you file a missing persons report and then e will have to call you? ...for Woody Blackmore...
Hey that is a good idea.......
Woody Blackmore does live with Mac's family. Why they lied and said they dont know where he lives is beyond me. He works with Macs boys and he is always seen with them. Maybe they are afraid that if someone talks to Woody then his mind may be changed and he will no longer follow Warren. That seems to be all of the Warrenites greatest fears.
For whoever was wondering if Street is Preston Barlow...
I can tell you, oh, hell no!! Preston would NEVER stoop to the stupidity that Street does. He is much more dignified than that. He is a highly educated Paramedic of the most advanced degree, and in fact is a teacher of paramedics. He is much more socially skilled than Street is.
I believe he is still a Paramedic Educator for other fire departments, and is just going about his life the best he knows how. I doubt that he even has time to look at the blog.
I know Tom Barlow, Sam Draper, Preston Barlow and David Draper, and I bet big bucks that David Draper is Street.
Wild Thang from CC
If I had lost my family and friends and all that I held near and dear to me, I would go nuts myself.
You have to have a heart! At least Ruth and OTS can talk about it. I can't hear anyone say "Mother" without crying for my mother (that doesn't love me any more). You have no idea what could happen in your head if it happened to you.
I know Woody used to live with Uncle Mac but it is just recently, well in the last few months, that they say they dont knw where he is.
Maybe Woody is worthy to go live in the Texas compound like Spencer is.
I am looking for Melissa Blackmore, she is (was) my best friend growing up and it was her birthday the other day and she was on my mind.....Any info would be muchly appricated..just want to wish her happy birthday and see how she doing.
Hey wild thang:
I have to agree with rumor. You really don't know how sane a person is (or could possibly be) if he has just willingly abandoned his family just because another man told him to. That act in itself has to show some degree of insanity or utter stupidity. Both of which street seems to have abundantly.
to alj,
I am Melissas big sister. So you know who I am. I wanted to take melissa out to dinner for her birthday and her mother wouldn't let me. Somtimes I think I dont even know her. we used to be very close.
BTW Wild Thang, since you seem to know so much about Preston, where has he relocated to? None of his friends have an idea where he is.
Hey ALJohnson how are you doing down south? I hope all if going well with you and your husband.
I hear that Preston is in Pheonix, but that is just hearsay. There was one report that put him in Mesquite, but I dont think that is true at the present. He may have been at one point, but not now. I hope he keeps busy teaching EMT and paramedic classes. He really knows his stuff.
Hmmmmmm. Preston's in Phoenix. Street is in Phoenix. Just one more strike.
Hey does anyone know if it is true that Bygnal Dutson Sr. was booted? Also, who else was? It is ususally between 4-8 people and/or families that get "corrected" at a time...
Has anyone heard if Lawrence Barlow or any of Uncle Alvin's boys are still in good standing with Warren?
Also, is Arthur Blackmore still running the store?
You guys back off about Preston Barlow! I have always Known him to be Decent, good to people, and just honorable. I cannot understand why he was handled in such a manner, but he's not the kind of a person to spend any time putting other people down. Thank you, Wildthangfrom CC. And if anyone sees preston, please tell him that he has a dear friend who thinks the world of him, and hopes the best for him wherever he is.
Does anyone know if Lee Keate is still in good standing with the powers that be.?
And has anybody with the Keate last name been handled.?
Just trying to dispell a disturbing rumor.
We are doing good,,,, email me @ theprettyandpink@hotmail.com..
Hey Does anyone know how Suzanna Blackmore is doing? I heard she had her baby and her husband (Spencer Blackmore) wasn't at the birth and hasn't cared to come see her. He should care for his family as well as his Prophet.
Whatever happened to Uncle Orval Johnson? Is he still around? I heard that him and his family were sent to live somewhere else.
I stumbled onto this website while doing research on the FLDS faith. I am trying to learn more about it because it holds a strange appeal for me. What things from the "outside" might I not know if I decided to join the "inside"? Do they accept female converts? What is daily life like in Colorado City? I thought this would be a good place to ask because the posting were pro and con. Thanks!
TR
Not every FLDS is like Warren's group. I would suggest looking around a little. There are many FLDS groups out there. Not all of them are as strict as Warrens group. I know there is a group in SLC. Also a group in Missouri. One that is called the "Allred group." Also Ivan Neilson has a group. Also a group that follows Winston Blackmore. If you are truly interested in living this kind of religion I would give it some thought and research. GOOD LUCK!!!
You are all suckers. It's just MIB or someone like him trying to see if anyone will lick their chops.
Thanks for the info. I am truly interested, my grandparents were devout members, but my parents left before my father could take another wife. I'm interested in my "roots" as the lifestlye is not a big jump from where I am now. However, some questions on the FLDS "rules"
Can I swim?
Are there advantages to being a first wife?
Can I wear whatever color I want as long as I'm wearing a dress?
Would someone want to marry me if I can't have children and could I continue to see my doctor?
If I'm not the first wife, what kind of relationship can I expect to have with the older women, especially if I'm young and most people consider me attractive?
This would be a big step for me, but I want to know how much of my current lifestyle I would have to give up to live The Principle?
Everyone,
I know I'm probably treading on water here, but I have to ask because I've read mixed information... what is a marriage ceremony like? Who officiates, what is worn, do you stand or kneel, are rings exchanged, what is said, etc. Also, do you get your garments when you get married and is there a ceremony that deals with that? What type of fabric are they made out of, are they lighter weight in the summer? Just curious as I really want to know what it's like to be FLDS. Thank you. TR
Faithful,
Is there a veil? Maybe I'm confused, I thought you didn't wear the garment until marriage, or is that in 2nd ward?
Also, is it true that you can't wear red? That Jesus will return in red and Satan wears it to impersonate?
What about the Word of Wisdom?
Again, thank you.
One more question- sorry, I've obviously a detail-oriented person, where in the D&C would I find the ceremony wording?
On The Street, are you a member? Seems so, but not sure because I thought you couldn't use the internet?
TR
faithful,
If a new prophet were put in place today, would you go back to the first ward? Why, why not? What do you think the future holds for the church, will it continue?
faithful,
Any way you would talk wedding night? I'll show you mine if you'll show me yours... understand if it's uncomfortable with OTS hovering.
Sorry... I think that post went over the line, I take that back :}
OTS, I seriously doubt a woman's ever gotten 10 ft close to you!
FW,
How do I get to that, would love to lose OTS.
Who is Edward Stewart?
Did Edward get the boot? I knew him and most of his mother's children. I had not heard of any of them getting 'adjusted'.
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