Friday, September 9, 2011

Judy Malkiewicz Shared Photos of Mt. Pleasant Main Street

 More Recent Photo 
 Shows Dr. A Lundberg Dentist Office

 Consolidated Wagon and Buggies    ~    Pass Time Pool Hall

 Full - length view of  Main Street buildings on North Side



 Shows the Alley Way

Aldrich General Merchandise    ~    Post Office     ~      Consolidated Wagon and Buggy

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Building of St. George Temple ...... (with new pictures attached ~~~ submitted by David R. Gunderson)































Building of St. George Temple

 Work was commenced on the St. George Temple, March II. 1873; as in the past, the citizens of Mt. Pleasant readily responded to the call. Those at home donated liberally and on December 2nd. the following men and boys left their homes to perform labor on the temple: Lars Rasmussen, Christian Christensen, Hans Hansen, Soren Jacobsen, Chris Peel, August Nelson, William Olson, Jacob Jensen, Hans Davidson, Olaf Rosenlof, Thomas Coates, Christian Madsen, Thomas Fuller, Andrew Rolph, Abraham Day, Ezra Day, James C. Christensen, Joseph Burton, Fred Mauritz Petersen, Nels Syndergaard, Frank Keller, with Andrew Madsen (Harbro), Jake Bohne, Bennett Monk and Peter Rasmussen as teamsters. The four last named soon returned to Mt. Pleasant, while the others remained until during the spring of 1874. At the present writing, 1939. the only two of the entire party now living are Andrew Rolph and William Olson. At the time the party left Mt. Pleasant, they were instructed by the bishop to apply to the bishops of the Wards for shelter and supplies while camping; however, at Indian Creek or Pine Dug Way they encountered a very severe blizzard, and after vainly endeavoring to travel on, were compelled to camp in the open without any shelter whatsoever, and for a time feared they would all perish. Finally, December 14th, after having traveled in a heavy, blinding snowstorm most of the way, they reached St. George safely. January 4th, four loads of sup plies were taken to them by James Larsen, Sylvester Barton, Soren Hansen Jacobsen, and Christopher Johnson. taken from History of Mt Pleasant by Hilda Madsen 





Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Utah Power and Light Advertising

Mountainville History

We are so delighted to include selections from "Mountainville History" compiled by Melba Shelley Hill.    It is filled with the histories of the people who settled out in the "round hills" east and north of Mt. Pleasant.  Many of these families originated in Mt. Pleasant and moved outward for various reasons.  Many fought in many skirmishes during the Black Hawk War.  Many had homes both in Mt. Pleasant and also in Mountainville.  We will also be forming a "Mountainville History" blog site with references that include some of the material we have already posted.   Please keep in mind that this volume was compiled in 1995 and names and property ownership may have changed since that time.


We thank Melba for permitting us to include her research on our site. 



Please keep in mind that this history was compiled in 1995.
Names of owners may have changed since that time.


photo provided by Mt. Pleasant Relic Home
Photo provided by Mt. Pleasant Relic Home

(More Mountainville History yet to Come!)

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Photos Shared by Judy Malkiewicz


 Carrie Nielson Hafen
Friend of Hazel Anderson Lundberg
(Peter's Patriarchal Grandmother)
Maggie Ericksen Peel
Friend of Hazel Anderson Lundberg
Peter Hafen's Matriarchal Grandmother 
 Mr. and Mrs. Hansen
Friends of Hazel Anderson Lundberg
Taken in Fairview, Utah
Note from Lee R. Christensen: Kathy:  F Christenson who took the picture of Mr. and Mrs. Hansen is Mads Frederick Christensen brother of CCA Christensen.  Mrs. Hansen maybe his daughter? Why he spelled  Christensen  as “son” none of us know.  One of his sons and his family still do. They moved to northern Utah so we haven’t worried about it.  Fred sold his photography business to Arthur Childs about 1916    lee.
Leo Crosby
Friend of Hazel Anderson Lundberg


 Eph and (unknown) Hansen
Friends of Hazel Anderson Lundberg

Eph Hansen
Friend of Hazel Anderson Lundberg

Black Hawk Encampment With a Mock Indian Skirmish ~ Elva Guyman Collection


Saturday, September 3, 2011


Immigration and Naturalization Free Access

 through September 5 Ancestry.com is offering free access to its popular U.S. and International Immigration and Naturalization records. The free access week began August 29th and runs through the Labor Day holiday ending September 5th. During this time, all visitors to Ancestry.com will be able to search for free the indices and images of new and updated U.S. immigration records as well as selected international immigration records from the United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Australia, Canada, Germany, Sweden, and Mexico. Newly-added U.S. collections include Florida Petitions for Naturalization, 1913–1991; Delaware Naturalization Records, 1796–1959; and Utah Naturalization and Citizenship Records, 1850–1960. Noteworthy updated U.S. and international collections include U.S. Naturalization and Passport applications, 1795–1972; UK Incoming Passenger Lists, 1878–1960; Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895–1956; New South Wales, Australia, Unassisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1826–1922; Border Crossings: From Mexico to U.S., 1895–1957; New York State, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1917–1973; Atlantic Ports Passenger Lists, 1820–1873 and 1893–1959. To start researching the Immigration & Travel records for free, please visit here.  http://link.ancestry.com/u.d?bYGg7KkZAqyok_8L8Z2Ov=31571

Portrait of Three Beautiful Children

This portrait of three beautiful children hangs at the top of the stairs in the Relic Home.  No names are attached to the photo or frame.  Can someone please help us identify these children.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Letter from Lee to Beth (Lund)

The Following comes from Lee R. Christensen's book: "You Knew Me As Buddy and other Tales" His book is a compilation of letters he has sent to friends over the years. His memories of going to school at Hamilton Elementary, North Sanpete and Wasatch Academy are filled with his wonderful humor.
From Lee