Compiled by Andrew Jenson, Editor and Publisher of the “Historical Record” The population of the Sandwich Islands organized and assumed control of the Hawaiian kingdom, discontinuing the Gibson ministry, etc. A number of people were killed by indians in Arizona. Russia was visited by an earthquake, in which many people lost their lives. Floods did […]
Complied by Andrew Jenson, Editor and Publisher of the “Historical Record” MAY Monday, May 2 George Naylor who had served his term of imprisonment in the Utah Penitentiary for unlawful cohabitation was set at liberty. Miles Williams, of North Point, Salt Lake Co., was arrested, and the following day placed under $1,500 bonds and held under […]
Written by Derek Rowley
Compiled by Andrew Jenson, Editor and Publisher of the “Historical Record” FEBRUARY Apostle George Teasdale succeeded Daniel H. Wells in the Presidency of the European Mission. A disastrous earthquake occurred in Italy and France, causing much loss of life and property. Tuesday, Feb 1: Allen Hunsaker was arrested and shot at by deputy marshals, at […]
Written by Derek Rowley
podcast Content for Part 2 of 2: Concerning Utah’s statehood story, the oft heard quote comes to mind, attributed to German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, who said: “laws and sausage, if they are to be enjoyed, should never be watched made.” Lyman’s well written book argues for the opposite: knowing the stories behind political actions […]
Written by Derek Rowley
podcast Introduction: Keep in mind that on January 4, 2021, Utah will enter its 125th year as a state in the union (1896-2021). This was no small accomplishment, as it took the Territory of Utah forty-seven years to be granted equal status among the previous forty-four states. When the deal was finally closed for Utah, […]
Written by Derek Rowley
Organized in 1830, the Mormon church claimed to have modern revelation, a prophet, and new scripture in the form of The Book of Mormon. These, along with the slavery issue and polygamy resulted in them being driven from Missouri and Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Written by Derek Rowley
Maren (or Marion) Fraengler was born at Studstrup, denmark on April 2, 1848, the youngest child of Joseph Poulsen Fraengler and Anne Nielsen. There were five other children; Niels, Poul, Johannes, Ane Kathrine, and Ane Marie. Marion’s father was a musician and she and her children were also blessed with great musical ability.At the age […]
Written by Rich Kirkham
Samuel Humphries 1846-1928. Samuel Humphreys was born in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, England, Jan. 31, 1846. His parents, Thomas, and Mary Sudbury Humphreys joined the church and left England to join the Saints in Salt Lake City, arriving in St. Louis on July 13, 1853. In November of that same year Thomas died of cholera leaving Mary […]
Written by Rich Kirkham
WILMER WHARTON BRONSON (Excerpts from the Book “Bronson” published by Sarah B. Boden) Wilmer Wharton Bronson was born October 20, 1829 in the town of Brownstown, Wayne County, Michigan. His father, Leman Bronson, was the son of Jesse Bronson and Ester Osborn. He was a native of the state of New York and at an […]
Written by Rich Kirkham
LUCINDA CATHERINE HAGGERTY AYERS PETTY Compiled by Lila B. Badger, a great granddaughter. Great grandma, Lucinda Catherine Haggerty, and her twin sister Malinda were born 29 Jan 1816 in Branchville, Sussex, New Jersey. They were the 6th and 7th children born to John S. Haggerty and his wife, Catherine Welch. One little sister, Mary […]
Written by Rich Kirkham
KIRKHAM, George “Uncle Sam’s Hotel”: The Utah Penitentiary By Melvin L. Bashore Where I first met you Brother, Was in the Utah Pen. Where I hope that you nor me, Will never meet again. 1 Over eight hundred men were sentenced to terms in the United States Penitentiary at Salt Lake City. The dilapidated […]
Written by Rich Kirkham
This article originally appeared in the Nov-Dec 1971 issue of Pioneer Magazine HUNTING COHABS, to use a vulgar parlance of the days when “the feds,” or federal officers went about chasing down “underground’ Mormon polygamists, was just about the most lucrative employment of the times. Twenty dollars per capita for each polygamist captured was the […]
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In most respects William Wadley was typical of many other people who joined the LDS Church in the mid-1800s in England. Many of them migrated to the Utah Territory, many of them endured hardships during the trip, and many of them settled in difficult places. There are some details in William’s life, however, that shed […]
Written by LaRon Taylor
Featuring: Pioneer Saints Called to Settle Southeastern idaho Fort Limhi and the salmon river mission Franklin, Idaho Bear Lake Valley and Bloomington Idaho marsh valley Daughters of Utah Pioneers Historic Markers Oakley Idaho Chesterfield Idaho
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