I love the month of July! Early in the month we have the opportunity to learn about the foundation of the United States of America and the sacrifices and contributions made by men and women in the founding of America. Later in July we recognize and honor those pioneers who endured challenges and tribulation to… Read More Pioneers Today
I love reading the stories of my pioneer ancestors and those of the early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many times as I ponder their faith, their courage, and their trust in God, I am filled with awe. The things these early pioneers did, and the sacrifices they made to… Read More Our Responsibility
There are many resources available to research our pioneer ancestors. As we commemorate the entrance of the vanguard company of Pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley in 1847 (174 years ago) we may feel the desire to see who our pioneer ancestors were and what their lives were like. In an article written by Kiersten… Read More Remembering our Pioneer Ancestors
John Jones his wife, Elizabeth Barclay, and their family lived in a small village in Wales called Northrop. Benjamin Bennett had lived in the nearby village of Flintshire Wales, near the shores of the Dee River, since his birth, March 15, 1796. As Benjamin grew up, he met and fell in love with a young… Read More John Jones and Family – Journey to Utah