Lucy Ann Very was born 12 June 1818 to Jonathan Very and Susan Peabody, in Oxford Massachusetts, just north of Salem. The very name has been traced back to a Bridget Very who came from England with her 3 children. She was born about 1600 and Lucy is the 7th generation from her.
Lucy's mother died when Lucy was only 10 years old. Her father remarried in 1838. Lucy married Thomas Flannigan in 1842, he was from Ireland. They had one child. Thomas died at age 26 when their son was only 1 year old.
Lucy's step mother, Lucy and her sister Charlotte were the only family members that joined the church. Lucy took her child and the other family members and traveled to Nauvoo along the Mohawk Trail which started in Massachusetts. The Trail had originally been only a foot path and became a very popular route West as early as 1786.
Arriving in Nauvoo was a special time, it is an added witness to the inspiration of Joseph Smith.
Lucy received her patriarchal blessing on 30 June 1845 just 3 months from the last record of her in Salem.
Lucy crossed the plains with the other pioneers. After she married Daniel Quimby Dennett, they came to Dixie, it was in 1861. Lucy had an argument with a neighbor over a bed sheet and lost her membership. On 10 June 1849 she was re baptized.
When the saints got to the Salt Lake Valley, baptism was requested by Brigham Young so they could renew their covenants.
Lucy and Daniel were resealed in the presidents office on 3 Feb. 1857.
Lucy had twin boys, Alma and Amulek. While they were infants-8 days old..they were given blessings, parts of the blessings were;
Alma, would be powerful like David the son of Jesse and an instrument in the hand of God in doing much good in building up Zion.
Daniel Amulek, would be like Daniel of old-interpreting dreams and understanding dark sayings and powerful like Amulek in the ministry and his strongest features will be seen like Alma whom none but the power of the highest could move.
Lucy's husband Daniel sang many solo's in many events and meetings. He was an exceptional man. Daniel helped build the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Lucy died ate the age of 58 on 5 January, 1876, only 4 years after Daniel.
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