Individual Details

John Frederick Nicholas Daynes

(15 Apr 1831 - 30 Mar 1905)

Son of Thomas Daynes and Bridget Carter
Married Eliza Miller, 31 Mar 1850, St. Pauls, Norwich, Norfolk, England
Children - Mary Ann Daynes, Joseph John Daynes, Claudias William Daynes, Eliza Daynes, Earnest Arthur Daynes, Mathias Daynes, John Thomas Daynes
Married Rebecca Bushby, 6 Jun 1870, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children - Ida Maud Daynes, John Frederick Daynes, Della Rene Daynes, Royal Walter Daynes, Arthur Vincent Daynes, Melvin Bushby Daynes, Dean Rich Daynes, Hazel Kate Daynes
History - John Daynes was born in Norwich, England April 15, 1831. When he was 13 he became an apprentice to a watchmaker. After five years he completed his apprenticeship. At the age of 19, he opened a watchmaker's shop in Norwich. He left England for America on April 20, 1862, sailing on the ship "John J.Boyd" from Liverpool. The ship docked in New York Harbor and he left for Florence, Kansas arriving there June 11, 1862 and began his trek across the plains to Salt Lake City. He set up the Daynes Jewelry Company and his original store was on First South just east of Main Street, which he rented from Brigham Young. His business company grew rapidly and was located in several different locations, including the firm at 128 South Main Street. He was a choir leader, jeweler and dealer in musical merchandise.

Events

Birth15 Apr 1831Norwich, Norfolkshire, England
Christen23 Oct 1831Norwich, Norfolk, England
Marriage31 Mar 1850Norwich, Norfolk, England - Elizabeth Miller
Marriage6 Jun 1870Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah - Rebecca Bushby
Death30 Mar 1905Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
Burial2 Apr 1905Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake County, Utah

Families

SpouseRebecca Bushby (1851 - 1920)
ChildIda Maude Bushby Daynes (1871 - 1955)
ChildJohn Frederick Daynes (1872 - 1955)
ChildDella Rene Daynes (1875 - 1960)
ChildRoyal Walter Daynes (1877 - 1950)
ChildArthur Vincent Daynes (1880 - 1893)
ChildMelvin Bushby Daynes (1882 - 1882)
ChildDean Rich Daynes (1885 - 1944)
SpouseElizabeth Miller (1831 - 1916)

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