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The Progeny of Nathaniel H. Felt
Not surprisingly, Nathaniel's posterity continue forward through the generations contributing much to society,
church and family. Occupationally Felts are strongly in the medical fields and or merchandising. Culturally
Felts still play strong roles in church affairs and musically.
This page is dedicated to those who have forged the way before us,
and we invite you to share biographical information about your
ancestors listed below.
Descendants Through the Union of Nathaniel Henry Felt and Eliza
Ann Preston
Nathaniel and Eliza met in Salem through
their mutual musical interests. It would be great to find out more
about those circumstances. It was through those same musical interests
which led Brigham Young to board his daughter Vilate with NHF and Eliza in
Salem. Eliza and Nathaniel are actually 2nd cousins through John Beckett who is
both Eliza and NHF's great grandfather. John Beckett's great grandmother is
none other than Bridget Wasselbe Bishop who was the first person executed for
witchcraft in 1692.
b. 6 Feb 1852, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut;
d. 29 Apr 1916
Named after NHF's brother who lived
in Salem. Johnny married the niece of Vilate Young Decker. Clara
Vilate Hanks was the daughter of Harriet Amelia Decker Little Hanks.
Son
Felt, Albert William
m.: Ida Marintha Dahlquist; 19 Jan 1882
No Children
b. 25 Sep 1853, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut;
d. 15 Oct 1923.
b. 29 Mar 1863, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut;
d. 25 Apr 1895, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut
She
died at age 32 after bearing 8 children in 11 years.
Dtr
Felt, Annette Rebecca (Ettie)
Died at age 21 and did not marry
b. 25 Aug 1865, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut;
d. 7 Apr 1884, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut
She
died at age 21, and did not marry
Descendants Through the Union of Nathaniel Henry Felt and
Sarah Strange
To date note much has been revealed about
Sarah Strange in modern times. She was present at the Salt Lake Cemetery on 18 Jun
1876 when NHF delivered his family speech to remember Eliza (Mother).
All of Sarah's children lived at the Felt house on Main street until they
left home. Sarah is buried beside NHF and Eliza in the Salt Lake
Cemetery.
Son
Felt, James Strange
Died at 6 months
b. 9 Jan 1855, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT;
d. 27 Jul 1855, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
b. 25 Nov 1857, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Ut;
d. 7 Jul 1928
Named after Edward Hunter the
Presiding Bishop of the Church. Eddie never married. In 1880 he
was listed on the Census as a "Collector"
Dtr
Felt, Mary Ida (Ida)
Never married, but helped raise orphaned Cutler
children
b. 22 Jan 1860, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake,
UT; d. 27 Feb 1928, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT
Ida never married, but she and Annie raised the orphaned children of her
half sister Minnie Cutler.
Dtr
Felt, Eliza Ann (Annie)
Never married, but helped raise orphaned Cutler
children
b. 12 Nov 1861, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake,
UT; d. 6 Jul 1923, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, UT
Annie was named after the first wife, and she never married.
Descendants Through the Union of Nathaniel Henry Felt and
Mary Louise (Polly) Pyle
Mary L. Pile was a distinguished pioneer
herself, and she made many contributions to the Territory as a mother and
licensed physician. Mary's progeny have been active in keeping
alive the Felt Family organization through the years. Ironically 1866 marked the
year Polly Felt left the Felt home on Main Street after being "released" from
the plural marriage by Brigham Young. Some say Brother Brigham
released her in the middle of Main Street one day. Depending on how you reckon time and
circumstances, there were about 20 folks living in one house in the year she left. There were 3 teenagers, and 11 youngsters
between 0 and 11 years not to mention 2 other wives (and maybe another woman
who was Joseph Henry’s first wife too). Polly Felt was a
young and healthy 30 years old then. NHF was 50 years old and
was serving a mission in England.
Note: In 1866, Sarah Strange Felt (the second wife) was 35, and the first
wife (Eliza Ann) was still only 45.
