Leonard and Susan came to Utah for the gospel’s sake. It was a time of suffering and sacrifice for all of them but their faith never faltered and their trust in God remained unchanged. Leonard and Susan were in the Echo Latter-day Saint ward for a few years and in good weather would often walk a mile to attend sacrament meetings. Later their membership was changed to Henefer ward and they traveled a distance of three miles for church and recreational services.

Susan was re-baptized by John Paskett October 3, 1880, and confirmed by James Lythgoe. Leonard and Susan were sealed, July 5, 1893, by John A. Winder in the Salt Lake Temple.

An old letter in Leonard’s own words and writing states: “On this property the pioneers of 1847 camped the 15 July where the advanced company was joined by President Brigham Young who had been sick and had mountain fever since July 11. This property is now one of the landmarks of the pioneer trail.”