Thomas Minson age 16

      At age 16, Thomas Minson  had been a member of the LDS church for over a year.  He was apprenticed to a shoemaker until he was 21. He wanted to get to Zion to be with the Saints.  He was able to make extra money making satin slippers for the ladies of the court and pumps for the gentlemen.  In this way he was able to make extra money which he saved against the day when he would be sailing for America.