This couple picture is of Joseph Wilford Booth & Mary Rebecca Moyle. He was born 14 August 1866 in Alpine Utah and died 5 December 1928 in Aleppo, Syria. Rebecca was born 26 June 1869 in Alpine, Utah and died 28 September 1940 in Alpine, Utah.
Both were natives of Utah. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP) definition of a Utah Pioneer includes immigrants, children born in the Territory until May 10, 1869, and anyone who stepped foot in the Territory. That is why this Booth couple are considered pioneers.
They were on their 3rd mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as Joseph served as President of the Armenian Mission when he died in Aleppo, Syria. Rebecca returned to Alpine where she continued to be a great teacher. Her home was filled with beautiful rugs and other items from Syria. She lived 12 years longer than Joseph and passed away at the age of 71.
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