Tombstone Slideshow

We went out to the cemetery today to checkout some of the dates for our Nielsen kin. Decided to take some photos while there of Nielsen, Rasmussen, Woodring, Parr and Thalman.

MOSES MARTIN SANDERS and AMANDA ARMSTRONG FAUCETT SANDERS Pioneers of the Month - December 2009

Moses Martin Sanders was born on the 17th of August 1803, the son of David Sanders and Mary Allred in Georgia.  He had two brothers and two sisters; William Hamilton,  David James, Sarah and Nancy Sanders.  Two of the children were born in Tennessee, where his parents moved sometime after they married in about 1802.  Moses Martin married Amanda Armstrong Faucett on the 12th of January 1826.  They were the parents of twelve children: 
     William Carl ------------4 Dec 1826 ------------Died 18 Aug 1827
     Richard Twiggs--------31 May 1828
     John Franklin----------- 5 Mar 1830
     Rebecca Ann ---------- 5 Mar 1832
     Martha Brown-------- 25 May 1834
     David Walker--------     1 Sep 1835
     Joseph Moroni -------  25 Dec 1836
     Sidney Rigdon--------- 10 Mar 1839
     Emma------------------  23 Jan 1841
     Eliza Jane--------------     4 Jun 1843 -------------Died in 1847
     Hyrum Smith----------    10 Jun 1845-------------Died in 1845
     Moses Martin Jr.------   21 Feb 1853

Moses Martin and Amanda were members of the L.D.S. Church in its early infancy and suffered inhuman treatment at the hands of mobs in Missouri along with the rest of the early Latter Day Saints.  During the Nauvoo Period, the Sanders family lived neighbors to the Prophet Joseph Smith and his family.  Moses received his patriarchal blessing in Nauvoo, given to him by Isaac Morley.

When the Prophet Joseph Smith called for members of the Church to bring in their deeds to their property in Missouri, Moses Martin Sanders was among the first to come.  The  Prophet said to him, "Brother Sanders, you have done this day that which will entitle you and your posterity to an everlasting inheritance in Jackson Co., Missouri."

Moses Martin Sanders received his endowments in the Nauvoo Temple on January 1, 1846.  while in Nauvoo, Moses Martin married a second wife before they were driven from there.  Her name was Mary Jane Sanderson.

In 1859, Moses Martin Sanders and some of his married children were called to Sanpete County.  They helped to build the fort in Mt. Pleasant, and then moved north to North Bend (Fairview).  While the men were busy building a fort and church in Fairview, the women resided in Mt. Pleasant.

In 1865, Moses Martin and his married sons were called to the Dixie Cotton Mission in Southern Utah.  Here again they shared the trials, hardships and toil that went into the conquering of a new frontier, as well as a new industry ----cotton.  They also worked on the building of the temple in St. George.  Moses Martin had quite a lot of land and cattle there.  Moses Martin Sanders died at St. George on November 8, 1878. 

the above is taken from the "Sanders Saga"  family newsletter
Filmore records show that Moses Martin Sanders and Amanda Faucett Sanders also helped to establish that area as well.

Lieutenant General, Joseph Smith on his horse "Joe Duncan"

given to him by Moses Martin Sanders.

While living in Nauvoo, Moses Martin Sanders and his wife Amanda Armstrong Faucett Sanders lived as neighbors to the Prophet, Joseph Smith, and they cherished their association with the Smith Family.  Moses owned a very beautiful, but unruly horse.  As Moses was often away from home, performing church duties, it fell to the lot of Amanda to lead this horse to water and she was really afraid of him.  He was very high spirited.

One day the Prophet Joseph said to his neighbor, Moses, "Brother Sanders, give the horse to me and I'll promise that you will never lose by it."  Moses Martin replied, "I would, but I am afraid that he may hurt you."  Then the Prophet said, "No, he would never hurt me."  So Moses tossed him the rope and said, "He is yours."  The horse was called "JOE DUNCAN", a very beautiful, intelligent animal.

The picture above shows the Prophet Joseph Smith dressed in his Lieutenant General uniform.  The Prophet rode this horse in maneuvers of the Nauvoo Legion and many other occasions.

AMANDA ARMSTRONG FAUCETT SANDERS

Amanda Armstrong Faucett was born May 6th 1819, the fifth child of Richard Faucett and Mary McKee.  Before she was sixteen years old, she married Moses Martin Sanders who was then twenty three.

She and Moses lived neighbors to  the Prophet Joseph Smith and family in Nauvoo.

Her life was one move after another and always to new frontiers where it was very difficult and often dangerous.  she was a helpmate and companion to her husband.  She gave birth to 12 children.

She was given a patriarchal blessing by the Patriarch, John Smith.  Her blessing told her that she not only shared in the priesthood of her husband but in the absence of Elders, she should have power to heal her children by the laying on of hands.

Amanda  helped pioneer Mt. Pleasant and also Fairview in 1859, then in 1865 they were called to the Dixie Mission near St. George.  There they built a sawmill and furnished lumber for the St. George Temple.  While living in St. George, she lost her husband and moved back to Fairview.

In 1881, she and some of her sons answered the call to help colonize Arizona.  They moved to Tonto Basin.  this move was about the twelfth move for Amanda.  She passed away on April 24, 1885.

1900 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM - Mt. Pleasant District School

A MELLER DRAMER

This is so funnny.......please take time to read it! ---From Hilda's Scrapbook.
Cast of Characters:
Deli Kate - - - a young lady
Harry Man - - - her lover
Tom blackheart - - - a villain
Merry Lee - - - the maid
Epic Reader


Props:
Curtains, chairs, rubber ball, water pitcher, paper, table, toy broom, flat iron, chair, cloth to wring, Cards: SUN, HORIZON, MOMENT, HOUR, Banana peel, Rope

Reader:
Our story is about a beautiful young girl named Deli Kate who has fallen in love with a handsome man named Harry Man. They loved each other deeply and looked forward to their wedding with joy. Alas---They did not reckon with the lovely lady's father. He had decided that his daughter should marry for money, and has arranged with Tom Blackheart, who is very rich, to marry Deli. Now Deli, as all lovely ladies do, decided that she would not marry the rich man and tells her father so. He has secretly arranged with Tom to kidnap her and carry her to his home. Tom has agreed to do this, and when our story opens he has been successful and she is a prisoner in his home.

Our stage is set---and the curtains are parted. (two persons carrying lace curtains for this) The sun slowly rises in the east. (Boy having card with word "Sun" slowly rises from his chair at the back of the stage.) The maid comes tearing up the stairs. (Tears up card and the word stairs written on it.) to prepare for the coming of her master, Tom Blackheart, who will be very angry if all is not as he desires. soon Tom comes bounding into the room (with rubber ball) for he has the beautiful Deli Kate as a prisoner, and he is going to make her his wife. He must attend to his business matters so that he may make some money to please her, so he seats himself at his desk and pours over his papers, (using a water pitcher).

At last his work is done and he may now enjoy the company of his lovely prisoner. He rings for the maid, (wrings a cloth), and when she comes, instructs her to tell deli to come to him at once. He loves her deeply, but she does not return his love. A moment passes. (person with the card "Moment" flits across the stage) and Deli comes sweeping into the room. (with toy broom). She is haughty and proud, but Tom again asks her to marry him. He will give her everything that money can buy. But no---she will not, for that would only bring her unhappiness. Then he becomes very angry and tells her that none other shall have her and she will hang in the tower at sunset. He stroms out of the room. (Lifts his coat collar and shivers.)

Oh sad world--- is there no hope for her? She sits at the table and weeps and weeps. She prays for her lover to come to her rescue. Oh, will no one come? She scans the HORIZON for help.., (person holds it up for her to look over). An HOUR slowly passes (person with card "HOUR" crosses with long delibverate steps.) It is almost time for the villain to return. Her doom is sealed and she weeps more bitterly. The villain returns---and she shrinks from him. No---she will have courage and she makes a lat appeal. (Takes banana peelings and holds it up to him). Once more she cries, "I appeal to you." But he storms, "your appeal is fruitless." (takes the banana peeling and throws it away. "You shall die at sunset." (Throws her from him. She falls to the floor.) Then he leaves her to her fate.

Suddenly, she hears a sound and listening, discovers that it is hoofbeats approaching the castle. Another "MOMENT" passes and her lover, Harry Man, comes dashing (dashing water from bucket) into the room. She is happy and her fears are over, for he will save her. (He takes her into his arms to comfort her.) He tenderly presses her hand. (With a flatiron) He tells her to have courage for all will be well with her now. He cautiously looks around and finds that the villain has gone. Then he leads her from the room (using a rope) and away from the house and the villain. Tom Blackheart is thwarted and our happy couple, liet us hope, will live happily ever after. Our story is finished and the curtains close. (Curtains close together)
Found in Hilda's Scrapbook

N. P. Nielsen Home - Hans Brotherson Home

No longer standing.  Was located at 175 South 300 West, Mt. Pleasant.

Inscription by Carrie Nielsen Hafen -  on the back says: "This was our old home when I was in grade school.  The Hans Brotherson Home, now.  Bertha (Nielsen) and Mother (Maria Nielsen) on the front porch."  taken from Carrie Nielsen Hafen's Scrapbook

Hamilton Elementary Sixth Grade - approx 1955 - Mr. Little, Teacher

Coming Soon: Pioneer of the Month Moses Martin and Amanda Faucett Sanders and the Story of "Joe Duncan"

Glass Plate Negative ....Gives us a peek inside one of Mt. Pleasant's early saloons.

Notice the old cash register, the ornate woodwork, the many varieties of liquours, the lighting fixture and oh the nude lady hanging on the wall.

Unknown Photo 34

Found in Alice Hafen's Photo Collection

Two Unknown Horsemen - - - Now Known

Now discovered to be Boyd Waldemar on the left and Mont Olsen on the Right.

We  found a duplicate picture with the names on in Alice's Photo Collection.

Can you identify this home? Taken From Our Glass Plate Negative Collection

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The image may be reversed.

FEMALE RELIEF SOCIETY - - -MAY 11th, 1874

May 11th, 1874
Opened by singing and prayer by Sister Peel.  Minutes of a former meeting were read and accepted.  Sister  Morrison made a few remarks concerning the "United Order".  She said its like a new revelation to us in a way; hoped that we may be all prepared  for everything that will come along and also mentioned about this day being the 5th anniversary of the F.R. Society.

Sisters Monroe and Bransted both felt well; Sister Christina Jensen feels to do all the good she can to sustain this work.  She feels satisfied that something must come to wake us up and be one for Jesus said if we are not one, we ar none of his.  Several of the sisters spoke in Danish.  A good spririt prevailed.  Sister Seely and Sister Peterson visited the 4th Ward and gave good reports. . . hope to continue faithful so as to be worthy of the blessings from the faithful.  sister Peterson and Christison bore their testimony and felt well and feel something must come to unite us.  Sister Morrison remarked that the Gospel is good news to them that receive it. Let us remember that our desire was to be saved in the Kingdom of our God.  Everything that has been revealed is for our good.  For instance, now . Celestial Marriage, baptism for the dead, our journey across the plains that has been a trial for some.  This "United Order" is one more thing to purify us; let us trust in God and do the right.

A vote was taken that all present would fast and pray on the first Thursday in the next month that Sister Olsen's little girl should be restored to her health again.  Sister  Peel explained in the Danish language what had been said and made a few remarks.  Sister Winkler and Harsley  felt well, hope to remain to the end.  Sister Harsley hoped that more united will soon bind us more together.  She said let us encourage the Sunday School. . .  that will be one step towards it.   Sister A. Johnsen gave good reports of the 3rd Ward.

Closed by singing and prayer by sister Hemmet.

M.F.Morrison, President
E. Wallis, Secretary

Marie Johansen Syndergaard ( in white dress - center) and friends or family 1918

We thank Tudy Barentsen Standlee for this addition.  Marie Syndergaard in the white dress with friends and family. Obed Nelson home in the background.

Unknown Group of Men - Help us Identify - James Larsen Home or Ferdinand Ericksen Home in back.

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Help us identify the men and location of this picture.

Wilhemina Morrison Ericksen Family with Grandmother Morrison

Elsie and Edward Dally

Also, Tudy Standlee found the grave sites of these two at the cemetery.  Their headstones spell their names as "Dally".  Two "ll" instead of one "l".

John Carter (Maybe?)

John Carter, written on the back.

OBITUARIES FROM THE PAST: - - - Scherelda N. Stansfield

1963

taken from Alice's scrapbook.

To See More Obituaries Click here.

UNKNOWN HAMILTON GROUP

Play at the Opera House - - - Maybe???

Can anyone identify these people?  Is one of your ancestors in costume here?  Hard Times? Fun Times !!!

American Legion Ladies 1959

Front Row L to R: ?, Helen Rigby, Olive Pritchett, ?, ?,?, Minnie Rutishauser, ?, Ethel Ericksen, ?
Back Row L to R: Afton Johansen, Leila Larsen, Mary Ursenbach, ?, Betty Farley, ?,?,Pat Olsen,?, Glenda Staker, Mrs. Clitheroe, Ina Hughes, Arcalee Larsen, Ruby Ericksen, Amy Ursenbach

Hamilton Elementary School Band 1952 - 53

Tudy Barentsen  Standlee Collection

Hamilton Elementary 4th Grade - Betty Dase - 1956-57

Marie Madsen and Margaret Ericksen

Alice Hafen's Photos From the Past

Maggie Ericksen is Alice's Mother.  She Married Azel Peel

We don't have any information on Marie Madsen.