Reddick Allred facts for kids
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Reddick Allred
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Allred in his older years
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| Born | February 21, 1822 Nashville, Tennessee, United States |
| Died | October 10, 1906 (aged 84) Chester, Utah, United States |
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Spring City Cemetery, Spring City, Utah
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1846 — 1872 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | Mormon Battalion |
| Battles/wars | 1838 Mormon War Mexican–American War Black Hawk War |
| Other work | Mormon pioneer Missionary |
Reddick Newton Allred was an American colonel and an important Mormon pioneer and missionary. He was in charge of supplies, known as the quartermaster, for the Mormon Battalion during the Mexican–American War.
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Early Life and Family
Reddick Allred was born on February 21, 1822. His parents were Isaac Allred and Mary Calvert. In 1830, he became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, until 1846. Around this time, he was part of the 1838 Mormon War, which was a conflict in Missouri. In 1843, Reddick Allred married Lucy Hoyt.
Serving in the Mexican-American War
After members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints had to leave Nauvoo, Reddick Allred joined the Mormon Battalion. This group was part of the Mexican–American War.
He marched with the Battalion to California. As the quartermaster, he made sure the soldiers had their food, equipment, and other supplies. He also took part in the Capture of Tucson.
Journey to the West
Around 1849, Allred and his family traveled west. They went with the Allen Taylor Company to the State of Deseret, which was a proposed state for Mormon settlers. Reddick Allred was the captain of this company.
On August 28, 1852, he went on a mission to the Sandwich Islands (now known as Hawaii). He returned in 1855. Later, in 1856, he helped with the Willie & Martin Handcart Rescue. This was an effort to help members of the Church who were stuck in the Wyoming Territory.
In 1857, he married Amelia J. McPherson. The next year, he moved to Nephi. By 1859, he was living in either Spring City or Chester.
The Black Hawk War
Around 1865, there were conflicts between Mormon settlers and several Native American tribes. These tribes included the Ute, Southern Paiute, Apache, and Navajo.
On April 12, 1862, Reddick Allred and eighty-four men began a fight near Salina Canyon. The local Ute people saw their approach and started firing from higher ground. Allred was later relieved of his command in this specific skirmish. He continued to participate in other parts of the war. The conflicts eventually ended.
Community Leader and Later Years
In 1861, Reddick Allred married Celestia W. Warrick. In 1867, he was chosen to be a Bishop by President Canute Peterson. He served in this important church position for 10 years.
Reddick Allred also served his community in other ways. He was a justice and postmaster in Spring City. He was elected five times to the Territorial legislature, which was like a local government. He was also a member of the first City Council in Spring City.
On May 15, 1898, he was given the title of Patriarch by Apostle George Teasdale.
Reddick Allred passed away on October 10, 1905, in Chester. He was buried in the Spring City Cemetery.
