Allred Reunion and Bluegrass

 

Hans Madsen

 

 

Home of Jens Erick Gunderson and wife Clara Gee ~~~ From our Archives ~~~ Researched and compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Dedication of the Hamilton Bell on the Relic Home Grounds

 The historical bell marker on the site of the Relic Home 

was a gift of two Daughters of Pioneer Camps.  

It was dedicated in September of 1967. 

The bell came from the top of the old

Hamilton Elementary School. 

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Hamilton Elementary School...so many memories..the slide, playground, band class, fire drills, Marsden Allred, Mr. Little, Mr. Brunger, Mrs. Dase, Josephine Peterson, Fern Jacobs, Alta Jensen, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. Winterbottom...the list goes on....and on.........

This is our most requested picture. Seems as though everyone wants to include it in their personal memoirs. It was torn down in the 1960s. We are happy to share the picture and the memories. We invite you to do the same.

Home of Andrew Alonzo Cahoon and his wife Mary Ann Erickson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

This home has been sold and bought serveral times since it was first posted.  The current family now living here are the Bartons.

A beautiful home.  I spent a lot of time there as a child. 

DESTINATION MAIN STREET ~~~ March 2004

A few years ago Ray Lafollett, of Fairview, Utah put out a wonderful newsletter, describing the history and changes happening to our Mt. Pleasant Main Street and named it DESTINATION MAIN STREET.

The following comes from that newsletter, published in 2004.

 

Brigham Young's Visit to Mt. Pleasant

 

 

Author: Talula Nelson

September 12, 1865, President Brigham Young, some of the Twelve apostles, and a number of Elders 

visited us.

Rasmus Frandsen and I (Andrew Madsen) fitted up a suitable four-house team and wagon and took our Brass Band to Fountain Green where we met them coming by way of Moroni.  We headed the procession and furnished the music.  When we reached Mt. Pleasant on our return, the band gave great stress in their efforts and the chords of music were sounded with great success.  Many people came to meet us and they formed in line on both sides of the Main Street, extending over nearly three blocks cheering our leader and his party as they passed by between the throng of people. Large arches were made for them to pass under, and many large banners were arranged and a number of smaller ones, all giving honor to the occasion.  As they neared the home of our Bishop where the party was first escorted, they were met by the Sunday School children.  Never before was such beautiful singing heard?  They were led by Superintendent H.P. Miller.  They sang that favorite song of the Latter-day Saints,  “We Thank Thee Oh God For A Prophet.”  There was a meeting later in the bowery and nearly every soul within our midst attended the meeting.  The brethren addressed us and pronounced blessings upon the people.

An enjoyable meeting was held and a spirit of joy filled our souls.  The principal speakers were Orson Hyde, D. H. Wells, George Q. Cannon, Joseph M. Young, and Wilford Woodruff.

President Young was not feeling well and, being tired and worn out from the trip, did not say much. After the enjoyable meeting, they continued on through the county, accompanied by our band.  

This was the most interesting official visit ever made by the leaders of our Church.

Sources: 

1

The leader of the Brass Band was James Hansen.  John Waldernas and “Fiddler” Nielsen were the other members of this 3-

Piece band.

2

William S. Seely

Taken from the Personal History of Andrew Madsen and the Early History of Sanpete County and Mt. Pleasant, Utah 

1835-1915. 

Gunderson Block ~~~ Submitted by Betty Gunderson Woodbury ~~~ Daughter of Laban A. Gunderson

Circa 1910

 James E. Gunderson Business 

Mt. Pleasant, Utah

about 1938

Pictured are:

?  Rowe

Berry Gibbs Monsen

Jens Gunderson 

From Telephone Office to Floral Shop

A few years ago Ray Lafollett, of Fairview, Utah put out a wonderful newsletter, describing the history and changes happening to our Mt. Pleasant Main Street and named it DESTINATION MAIN STREET.

The following comes from that newsletter, published in 2004.

In 2018 Anita Farmer retired and turned the floral shop to a 

Kristine Simons, a former employee.  

Kris is a very talented owner and shopkeeper. 

 

Kristine is on the left with a member of her staff.

Courtesy of the Mt. Pleasant Pyramid

and Herald Extra. 

REMEMBER WHEN?

REMEMBER WHEN?

 

Home of Johan Friedrich Fechser and his wife Ida Christian Johnson ~~~ Researched and Compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 This home has since been torn down.

Christen Anderson History ~~~ submitted by Susan Dranefield

This history was posted before but with no title. 

History of William McKee Fausett ~~~ 1807-1896

Even though Wiliam Fausett never lived in Mt. Pleasant, some of his family did including his sisters Amanda Fausett Sanders and Eliza Fausett  Ivie.

The following was found on Family Search

Sorry about the crookedness of the history.

 

CITIZEN OF THE MONTH

And he helps us here on our blog. 

 He finds the most amazing, funny, and popular stories to share.

 

Stephen Brent Monsen ~~~ Has Passed On

 

Obituary for Stephen Brent Monsen

Stephen Brent Monsen
1936-2021

Stephen, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend passed away on June 8, 2021. He was surrounded by family members as they cried, laughed, and shared memories of his life and love.

Stephen was born May 29, 1936, in Spring City, Utah to Sheldon Monsen and Inez Justesen Monsen. His aunt always told the story of Stephen being born in the family home while she held the light. He spent his childhood in Mt Pleasant Utah, playing sports, riding horses, herding sheep, and of course being with friends and family. It was in grade school that Stephen started teasing a girl sitting in front of him, Lois Phillips, they later married in 1956 in the Manti Temple and the teasing continued throughout their marriage. Stephen and Lois added two sons to their family in 1957 and 1958 and a daughter in 1960. True to tradition, the 2 sons continue Stephens's love of teasing. Stephen was not afraid of hard work and always expected perfection. Stephen graduated from Snow College in 1955 and from Brigham Young University in 1960; the day his daughter was born. He worked for the Fish Game in Ephraim, Utah and continued his career as a botanist for the US Forest Service in Boise, Idaho and Provo, Utah. He was an expert in his field and published numerous papers and books on rangeland ecology. He had a love for the outdoors, gardening, raising animals, hunting, and spending time at his cabin in Fairview, Utah. His greatest love was his family. He loved supporting them in all of their activities and giving everyone in the family encouragement and guidance in their lives. An additional love of Stephen’s was food--especially sweets. A couple of the family’s favorite memories are of Grandpa Steve starting up his tractor, putting the grandkids (or great-grandkids) in the bucket, and driving the backroads in Mapleton to get a candy bar and a soda pop. When they returned from the tractor ride he would tell the kids scary stories and spend hours playing catch. Stephen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions throughout his life. He was always serving others and made sure to teach his children the importance of charity; this Christ-like example is something the family hopes to carry on.

He is survived by his wife Lois Phillips Monsen, children; Craig and (Shelly) Monsen, Tod and (Robi) Monsen, and Stephanie and (Jon) Anderson, 18 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Sheldon and Inez Monsen, brothers; Sheldon Jay Monsen and John Phillip Monsen, and grandchildren; Amy Rebecca Monsen and Jesse Stephen Monsen.

Funeral and viewing Service will be held at the Mapleton 23rd ward building house (1050 N 300 W) Friday, June 18th at 10:30 AM. A viewing will precede the services Thursday, June 17th at 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Friday, June 18th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am. Stephen will be buried in the Mt. Pleasant, Utah cemetery. Funeral services provided by Premier Funeral Services. Condolences can be sent to the family at www.premierfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you please donate to your favorite charity.

Home of Peter Madsen Peel (Pihl) and his wife Christiana Jorgensen Folkman ~~~ Researched and compiled by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

 

Cyrus Wheelock Pioneer Story by Fred Harley (found on Family Search)

Click on the link below:

https://www.familysearch.org/photos/gallery/album/624201?cid=mem_copy 

Early Photos from the Betty Gunderson, Woodbury Collection

Poetry by the Children of Mt. Pleasant – Printed circa 1908 by the Mt. Pleasant Pyramid. The original copy is from the archives of Betty G. Woodbury & restoration work has been done by David Gunderson. As you read these delightful verses, you will get a glimpse of an era gone by and you might find a verse written by one of your ancestors.

 

More about Cyrus Dallin

 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyrus_Edwin_Dallin

Dallin c.1880

Born November 22, 1861

Springville, Utah, US

Died November 14, 1944 (aged 82)

Arlington, Massachusetts, US

Nationality American

Education Académie Julian

Known for Sculpture

Notable work The Angel Moroni (1893)

Appeal to the Great Spirit (1908)

Paul Revere (1940)

Spouse(s) Vittoria Colonna Murray

And Why Do We Share This With You?

 Cyrus Dallin was a nephew of our own Cyrus Wheelock and spent time here in Mt. Pleasant.  He is found on page  305 of the Mt. Pleasant History:

  "The men and women who took part in our theatricals during the early years of our dramatic efforts to render public service. The real leader and organizing genius was the Englishman, John Wallis, who had con­siderable ability and did much towards securing the formation of an efficient troop. Assisting him were the following gentle­men, according to my recollection: J. A. F. Beaumann, Alma Bennett, R. N. Bennett, W. W. Brandon, John Carter, Thomas Fuller, Henry Larter, Christopher Johnson, Gus Johnson, H. P. Jensen, Albert Candland, Thomas Gledhill, John Dallin, Cyrus Dallin, Orson Lee, William McArthur, William Morrison, James Reynolds, Bent Rolphson, Alof Rosenlof, Allen Rowe, William Rowe, Conderset Rowe, Joseph Gribble, John H. Seeley, Hans Han­sen, James Wishaw, Richard Westwood, and Cap Clem."

The Pilgrim Tercentenary half dollar or Pilgrim half dollar was a commemorative fifty-cent coin struck by the United States Bureau of the Mint in 1920 and 1921 to mark the 300th anniversary (tercentenary) of the arrival of the Pilgrims in North America. It was designed by Cyrus E. Dallin.


This image depicts a unit of currency issued by the United States of America. If this is an image of paper currency or a coin not listed here, it is solely a work of the United States Government, is ineligible for US copyright, and is therefore in the public domain in the United States.
Fraudulent use of this image is punishable under applicable counterfeiting laws.
As listed by the United States Secret Service at money illustrations, the Counterfeit Detection Act of 1992, Public Law 102-550, in Section 411 of Title 31 of the Code of Federal Regulations (31 CFR 411), permits color illustrations of U.S. currency provided:
1. The illustration is of a size less than three-fourths or more than one and one-half, in linear dimension, of each part of the item illustrated;
2. The illustration is one-sided; and
3. All negatives, plates, positives, digitized storage medium, graphic files, magnetic medium, optical storage devices, and any other thing used in the making of the illustration that contains an image of the illustration or any part thereof are destroyed and/or deleted or erased after their final use.
Certain coins contain copyrights licensed to the U.S. Mint and owned by third parties or assigned to and owned by the U.S. Mint [1]. For the United States Mint circulating coin design use policy, see [2]; for the policy on the 50 State Quarters, see [3].

Also: COM:ART #Photograph of an old coin found on the Internet

Peter Azel Peel Missionary Certificate

 

 P.A. Peel is the second from the left on the back row.
Missionaries to Southern States Mission

Peter Azel attended Snow College for a short time, and then he was called on a mission for the church of Jesus Christ of LatterDay Saints --- to the Southern States.  He left for the mission on November 5, 1902.  After serving an honorable mission, he returned 

  P.A. Peel is the second from the left on the back row.
Missionaries to Southern States Mission