[LDS Biographical Encyclopedia. Jenson, Andrew. 1951 Volume: 1 Page: 697 Marriages in Nauvoo Region 1839-45. Easton, S.  Civil Marriages in Nauvoo 1839-45. Cook, Lyndon Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register 1845-46 Mormon Manuscripts to 1846. Andrus, Hyrum. 1977 Temple Index Bureau Nauvoo: Early Mormon...Series 1839-46.  Platt, Lyman. 1980 Revelations of Joseph Smith. Cook, Lyndon. 1981 Page: 120 Utah Federal Census; Year: 1851 Mormons and Their Neighbors. Wiggins, Marvin Women of the West.  Page: 204-214 Nauvoo Social History Project.  Smith, James Family Group Sheet-Spouse Family Group Sheet-Father]

Birth: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Date: January 31, 1821 Place: Watertown, Jefferson, NY, USA

Parents: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Father: Huntington, William Mother: Baker, Zina

Death: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Date: August 29, 1901 Place: Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA
[LDS Biographical Encyclopedia. Jenson, Andrew. 1951 Volume: 1 Page: 697]

Alternate Date: August 28, 1901

Marriage Information: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Spouse: Jacobes, Henry Bailey Date: March 7, 1841 Place: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA  by John C. Bennett

Children: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female)
[Family Group Sheet-Spouse Children's-Data: Child-Number: 1 Jacobs, Zebulon William Birth-Date: January 2, 1842 Birth-Place: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA]

Name: Birthdate: Place:

1. Jacobs, Zebulon William January 2, 1842 Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA

2. Jacobs, Henry Chariton March 22, 1846 Banks of the Chariton River, Lucas, IA, USA

Marriage Number 2 Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Spouse: Young, Brigham Date: 1846
[Revelations of Joseph Smith Cook, Lyndon. 1981 Page: 120]

Marriage 2 Children:

Name: Birthdate: Place:

1. Young, Zina Prescinda

Church Ordinance Data: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Baptism Date: August 1, 1835 Officiator: Hyrum Smith
[LDS Biographical Encyclopedia. Jenson, Andrew. 1951 Volume: 1 Page: 697 Family Group Sheet-Spouse]

Temple Ordinance Data: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Baptism Date: October 18, 1967
Endowment Date: January 3, 1846 Temple: Nauvoo, Hancock, IL, USA
[Temple Index Bureau, Nauvoo Temple Endowment Register 1845-46 Family Group Sheet-Spouse Family Group Sheet-Father]

Sealed to Parents Date: August 27, 1951

Places of Residence: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female) Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT, USA; 1850 Illinois, USA
[Mormon Manuscripts to 1846. Andrus, Hyrum. 1977 Family Group Sheet-Spouse Revelations of Joseph Smith. Cook, Lyndon. 1981 Page: 120 LDS Biographical Encyclopedia. Jenson, Andrew. 1951 Volume: 1 Page: 697]

Comments: Huntington, Zina Diantha (Female)Zina was sealed to Joseph Smith October 27, 1841.

Comments: #21. In 1850, Zina had a household of four, a real wealth of 0, and a personal wealth of 0.
[Utah Federal Census; Year: 1851]

Comments: #31. Zina was married to Henry Bailey Jacobs by John C. Bennett.
[Civil Marriages in Nauvoo 1839-45. Cook, Lyndon Times and Seasons: April 1, 1841]

Comments: #41. Zina, third president of all the Relief Society of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her father's family was a direct descendant from Simon Huntington, the Puritan immagrant who sailed for America in 1633. He died at sea, but left three sons and his widow, Margaret. The church records of Roxbury, Mass., contain the earliest record of the Huntington name known in New England, and in the hand-writing of the Rev. John Elliot himself, the pastor of that ancient church.  Sister Zina's grandfather, William Huntington, the revolutionary soldier, married Prescinda Lathrop, and was one of the first settlers in the Black River valley, northern New York.  The Huntingtons and Lathrops intermarried.  The Huntingtons embraced the fulness of the gospel at Watertown, New York, and Zina D. when only fifteen years old, was baptized by the Patriarch Hyrum Smith, August 1, 1835, and soon after went to Kirtland with her father's family.  In this year she received the gift of tongues.  On one occasion in the Kirtland Temple she heard a whole invisible choir of angels singing, till the house seemed filled with numberless voices.  At Kirtland she received the gift of interpretation.  She was also at the memborable Pentecost when the spirit of God filled the house like a mighty rushing wind.   Zina was a member of the Kirtland Temple choir.  She experienced the persecutions in Missouri and Illinois, and her mother died from fatigue and privation in Nauvoo, July 8, 1839.  Only two of the family were able to follow her remains to their resting place.   Sister Zina was married in Nauvoo, and had two sons, but this not proving a happy union, she subsequently separated from her husband.   Joseph Smith taught her the principle of marriage for eternity, and she accepted it as a divine revelation, and was sealed to the Prophet after the order of the new and everlasting covenant, October 27, 1841, her brother Dimick officiating.  Sister Zina was a member of the first organization of the Relief Society at Nauvoo, and when the Temple was ready for the ordinances to be performed, received there her blessings and endowments.  After the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph and Hyrum, she was united in marriage for time to Brigham Young, and with others of the Saints left Nauvoo February 9, 1846, crossing the Mississippi on the ice.   Arriving at Mt. Pisgah, a resting place for the exiles.  Father Huntington was called to preside and Zina D. with her two little boys, remained with him temporarily.  Sickness visited the camp, and deaths were so frequent that help could not be obtained to make coffins.  Many were buried with split logs at the bottom of the grave and brush at the sides, that being all that could be done by mourning friends.  her father was taken sick, and in eighteen days he died.  After these days of trial she went to Winter Quarters, and was welcomed into the family by Brigham Young.  With them, she in May, 1848, began the journey to Great Salt Lake valley, walking, driving team and cooking beside campfires.  After her arrival in the Valley, in September she lived in tents and wagons until log houses could be built.
[LDS Biographical Encyclopedia. Jenson, Andrew. 1951 Volume: 1 Page: 697]

Huntley, Mary Ann                                                  Page
 

Young, Zina Diantha, a member of the Relief Society in Nauvoo and third general president of the National Woman's Relief Society ( 1888 to 1901), was born Jan. 31, 1821, at Watertown, Jefferson Co., N.Y., a daughter of William Huntington and Zina Baker. "Aunt Zina," as she was affectionately known, was baptized by Elder Hyrum Smith in New York in August, 1835. She was a member of the temple choir at Kirtland, Ohio, and came to Utah in September, 1848. She was a wife of Pres. Brigham Young and was noted for her deep spirituality and pleasing personality. She was especially active in caring for the sick and prepared herself for this work by taking a course in nursing and midwifery under Dr. Willard Richards. She later established a school for nursing in the old Social Hall. Being a practical woman she made her own candles, soap, starch, etc., before such things were obtainable except at a very high price. She was a carder, spinner and weaver of cloth and chairman of the sericulture project for the State of Utah. Before becoming general president of Relief Society she had served as first counselor in the presidency of the Central Board of Relief Society from 1866 to 1888. During her presidency, annual dues were established, and the Relief Society became affiliated with the National Council of Women (1891). She presided over the women in the Salt Lake Temple for a number of years. Sister Young represented the Relief Society at meetings of the National Council of Women, National Woman's Suffrage Association and at the World Congress of Women at Chicago in 1893. Besides being the mother of three children she reared four other children as her own. She died Aug. 28, 1901. (See also Biographical Encyclopedia, Vol. 1, p. 697.)

LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 4, p.201

Zina was a member of the first organization of the Relief Society at Nauvoo. After the martrydom of Joseph Smith she was united in marriage to Brigham Young and with others of the Saints, left Nauvoo February 9, 1846, crossing the Mississippi on the ice. Arriving at Mt. Pisgah, her father was called to preside over the branch of the Church organized at that place, and Zina D. with her two little boys remained with him temporarily. Sickness visited the camp and deaths were so frequent that help could not be obtained to make coffins. Many were buried with logs at the bottom of the graves and brush at the sides. Her father was taken sick and eighteen days later he died. After these days of trial she went to Winter Quarters and was welcomed into the family of Brigham Young, whom she had married February 2, 1846. With them, she, in May, 1848, began the journey to the Salt Lake Valley, arriving there in the September following. On the journey she walked, drove teams, cooked beside campfires and lived in tents and wagons.

In 1879, she visited the Sandwich Islands, and in 1881, visited the State of New York and other parts of the Union doing missionary work. After the death of Eliza R. Snow she presided over all the Relief Societies of the Church. Augusta J. Crocheron in her book entitled "Representative Women of Utah," published in 1884, describes Zina Huntington Young as follows: "Pictures and words are alike powerless to convey the beauty of her face, her spirit and her life. Each succeeding year adds a tenderer line to her face, a sweeter, gentler intonation to her voice, a more perceptible power to her spirit from the celestial fountains of faith, widens the circle of her friends, strengthens and deepens their love for her, and brings a richer harvest of noble labors to her name."

She had one child by President Young, Zina, born April 3, 1850. Death came to her August 29, 1901.

Our Pioneer Heritage, Vol. 1, p.432

Young, Zina Diantha Huntington, third president of all the Relief Societies of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was born Jan. 31, 1821, in Watertown, Jefferson county, New York, the daughter of William Huntington and Zina Baker. Her father's family was a direct descendant from Simon Huntington, the Puritan immigrant who sailed for America in 1633. He died at sea, but left three sons and his widow, Margaret. The church records of Rexbury, Mass., contain the earliest record of the Huntington name known in New England, and in the hand-writing of the Rev. John Elliot himself, the pastor of that ancient church, Sister Zina's grandfather, Wm. Huntington, the revolutionary soldier, married Prescinda Lathrop, and was one of the first settlers in the Black River valley, northern New York. The Huntingtons and Lathrops intermarried. The Huntingtons embraced the fulness of the gospel at Watertown, New York, and Zina D., when only fifteen years old, was baptized by the Patriarch Hyrum Smith, Aug. 1, 1835, and soon after went to Kirtland with her father's family. In this year she received the gift of tongues. On one occasion in the Kirtland Temple she heard a whole invisible choir of angels singing, till the house seemed filled with numberless voices. At Kirtland she received the gift of interpretation. She was also at the memorable Pentecost when the spirit of God filled the house like a mighty, rushing wind. Zina was a member of the Kirtland Temple choir. She experienced the persecutions in Missouri and Illinois, and her mother died from fatigue and privation in Nauvoo, July 8, 1839. Only two of the family were able to follow her remains to their resting place. Sister Zina was married in Nauvoo, and had two sons, but this not proving a happy union, she subsequently separated from her husband. Joseph Smith taught her the principle of marriage for eternity, and she accepted it as a divine revelation, and was sealed to the Prophet, after the order of the new and everlasting covenant, Oct. 27, 1841, her brother Dimick officiating. Sister Zina was a member of the first organization of the Relief Society at Nauvoo, and when the Temple was ready for the ordinances to be performed, received there her blessings and endowments. After the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph and Hyrum, she was united in marriage for time to Brigham Young, and with others of the Saints left Nauvoo Feb. 9, 1846, crossing the Mississippi on the ice. Arriving at Mt. Pisgah, a resting place for the exiles, Father Huntington was called to preside and Zina D., with her two little boys, remained with him temporarily. Sickness visited the camp, and deaths were so frequent that help could not be obtained to make coffins. Many were buried with split logs at the bottom of the grave and brush at the sides, that being all that could be done by mourning friends. Her father was taken sick, and in eighteen days he died. After these days of trial she went to Winter Quarters, and was welcomed into the family by Brigham Young. With them, she in May, 1848, began the journey to Great Salt Lake valley, walking, driving team and cooking beside camp-fires. After her arrival in the Valley, in September, she lived in tents and wagons until log houses could be built. Here, [p.698] April 3, 1850, was born Zina, daughter of Brigham Young and Zina D. H. Young. When the Relief Society was organized in Utah by Pres. Brigham Young, Sister Zina was one of the first identified with that work, as treasurer, and when a central organization of the Relief Societies in the Church was effected, June 19, 1880, and Sister Eliza was called to preside over the same, Sister Zina was chosen as her first counselor, which position she occupied until the death of Sister Snow, in 1887, when she was appointed to fill the former's place as president of the society—a position which she held until her death. When in 1891 the local body became connected with the National Council of Women, Sister Young became vice president of the great national organization. One of the most useful fields of her labor was serial culture. She raised cocoons, attending to them with her own hands, and had charge of a large cocoonery and mulberry orchard belonging to Pres. Young. When the Silk Association was organized, June 15, 1876, she was chosen president. Great good was accomplished, mulberry trees were planted and cocoons raised in every part of the Territory where the climate would permit. A good article of silk was manufactured with home machinery. Sister Zina also took a course of medical studies, being one of the first to adopt the wish of Pres. Brigham Young, for as many of the sisters as would be useful for the practice in the many settlements, among their own sex, to qualify themselves. Ladies came from different settlements, stimulated by her example. In all departments of woman's labor for the public good, Sister Zina was found at her post doing her share of active work in the best manner possible. She traveled among the different settlements, visiting organized societies or assisting Sister Eliza R. Snow, or the local authorities in organizing. At a mass meeting of ladies held in Salt Lake City, Nov. 16, 1878, Sister Zina delivered a very eloquent impromptu address. Sister Augusta J. Crocheron, one of the reporters on that occasion, noting the increasing earnestness in her voice and words, writes: "I raised my eyes to her standing just before the table we were using. Suddenly, as though her words struck home like an electric shock, several gentlemen sitting at my right hand, clutching the arms of the chairs, started as though they would rise to their feet; their faces burning with the truths they heard, their eyes fixed upon her fearless face and uplifted hands. I can never forget that moment. It was more than eloquence, it was inspiration. Following is a portion of her address: 'The principle of our religion that is assailed is one that lies deep in my heart. Could I ask the heavens to listen; could I beseech the earth to be still, and the brave men who possess the spirit of a Washington to hear what I am about to say. I am the daughter of a master mason! I am the widow of a master mason, who, when leaping from the window of Carthage jail pierced with bullets, made the masonic sign of distress; but, gentlemen (addressing the representatives of the press that were present), those signs were not heeded except by the God of heaven. That man, the Prophet of the Almighty, was massacred without mercy! Sisters, this is the first time in my life that I have dared to give utterance to this fact, but I thought I could trust my soul to say it on this occasion; and I say it now in the fear of Israel's God, and I say it in the presence of these gentlemen, and I wish my voice could be heard by the whole brotherhood of masons throughout our proud land. That institution I honor. If its principles were practiced and strictly adhered to, would there be a trespass upon virtues? No, indeed. Would the honorable wife or daughter be intruded upon with impunity? Nay, verily. Would that the ladies of America, with the honorable Mrs. Hayes at their head; would that the Congress of the United States, the law makers of our nation, could produce a balm for the many evils which exist in our land through the abuse of virtue, or could so legislate that virtue could be protected and cherished as the life which the heaven has given us. We, in common with many women throughout our broad land, would hail with joy the approach of such deliverance, for such is the deliverance that woman needs. The principle of plural marriage is honorable. It is a principle of the Gods, it is heaven born. God revealed it to us as a saving principle; we have accepted it as such, and we know it is of him, for the fruits of it are holy. Even the Savior, himself, traces his [p.699] lineage back to polygamic parents. We are proud of the principle, because we know its true worth, and we want our children to practice it, that through us a race of men and women may grow up possessing sound minds in sound bodies, who shall live to the age of a tree.'" During the summer of 1879 Sister Zina decided to take a trip to the Sandwich Islands for her health, and was accompanied by Miss Susa Young. She had the opportunity of meeting many persons of note to whom she imparted correct information regarding our people, distributing tracts and books. Great respect was paid her and many ovations. She assisted the native members of the Church in getting an organ for their meetings, and contributed liberally for other benevolent purposes. On her return she spent most of her time attending meetings of the various organizations. Sericulture was not forgotten or neglected. She also continued her labors in the House of the Lord. In the fall of 1880, Sisters Zina and Eliza R. Snow went to St. George, to labor in the Temple, and visited the organizations of the women and children, wherever practicable. They held meetings by the way, often camped out over night, and traveled thus over one thousand miles. Returning March 31, 1881, they were met at the depot by a party of thirty ladies, in carriages, who escorted them to the Lion House where a reception of welcome home awaited them. Aug. 20, 1881, accompanied by her foster son, Lieut. Willard Young, she started for New York to gather up the records of her relatives. Dr. E. B. Ferguson was going to purchase her medical studies further in some branches, to be of greater service among the people. Previous to their going they were blessed and set apart by the First Presidency of the Church, to speak upon the principles of the gospel if opportunity presented. Sister Zina was cordially received by her relatives, and invited to speak in Sunday school and temperance meetings. She visited New York city, and listened to many celebrated divines, attended the Woman's Congress at Buffalo, N.Y., but was refused five minutes to represent the women of Utah, visited Watertown, N.Y., then to Vermont, and thence to Albany county, and spoke in several meetings. Sister Zina returned to New York to attend the N. W. S. A. convention, without opportunity of addressing them. She, however, assisted the brethren in organizing a Relief Society in New York. With Lieut. Willard Young she visited West Point, and returned home March 7, 1881, received by her daughters and many friends, the return being the occasion for a most delightful party. Sister Young died at her home in Salt Lake City, Aug. 28, 1901. Sister Augusta J. Crocheron describes Sister Zina in the following language in her book, entitled "Representative Women of Deseret," published in 1884: "Picture and words are alike powerless to convey the beauty of her face, her spirit and her life. Each succeeding year adds a tenderer line to her face, a sweeter, gentler intonation to her voice, a more perceptible power to her spirit from the celestial fountains of faith, widens the circle of her friends, strengthens and deepens their love for her, and brings a richer harvest of noble labors to her name."

LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 1, p.697

Hancock County (Ill.). County Clerk.

Marriage license, 1841 March 6.

1 item (1 p.)

Summary: Certificate of marriage of Henry B. Jacobs to Zina Diantha Huntington, signed by John C. Bennett who performed the ceremony.

1. Jacobs, Henry B. 2. Huntington, Zina Diantha, 1821-1901. 3. Bennett, John C. (John Cook), 1804-1868.

MSS SC 294

ID: UTBV85-A510

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