A Brief History of William Vaughan Morris

After eight years of marriage and three years after hearing the Gospel plan William faced one of his gravest trails in his life. On 7 June 1851 his beloved Sarah Isabella passed away at their home in Liverpool. Her death created a great emptiness and sadness for William and his son.. At the time of her death their son Williams Charles was about 7 years of age. William Vaughn was grief stricken at her loss.

One of the only things that William had going for him was his faith in the teachings of the Church, knowing that once again he and his son could be with his beloved Sarah.  Life was not easy after her passing and he was concerned about the care of his son. William mourned the death of Sarah, but he knew that he needed to remarry to have help in rearing his son.

William was in his 31^st year and needed the love and care of a companion. After searching for a wife for several months Jane Sarah Cearn caught his eye. She was a beautiful young women full of life and dreams. William was attracted to her and they courted. Just before her 20^th birthday she and William were married 16 March 1852.  Born on 9 June 1832 in Liverpool, England Jane attended the Mormon branch there, having been baptized in November of 1848 at the age of 16. Jane brought with her a bit of sunshine for William and his son, and they were grateful for her love and care.

With many of the Saints coming to the United States, William and Jane decided to make their home in Zion. Arrangements were made for passage on the Walber, a seaworthy ship, but on May 31^st William asked for a deposit refund and made arrangements on the Germanicus instead. William was 32, Jane was 25, and William Charles was 9 years of age when the trip was made. The ship landed in New Orleans.