Clarissa and Wellington Seely

Ole Hansen

Wilhemina Morrison Ericksen

Wilhemina was born in Ephraim. Came to Mt. Pleasant with her parents, William and Margaret F.C. Morrison in 1859. She spent her early childhood living in the Mt. Pleasant Fort. When she was a teenager, she learned telegraphy and was a telegraph operator, working in the home of Bishop William S. Seely. She later married Henry Ericksen, who built Ericksen Meat and Grocery along with his brother, Alif. Wilhemina grew up following the example of her mother, Margaret F.C. Morrison, serving as a Relief Society President and then became the first Stake Relief Society President. One of her duties was to dress and prepare the bodies of the people of that time for burial. We will sometime in the future include her entire biography.
Taken from Alice Hafen's Photos From the Past

Unknown Group 2

Old North Birch School - now funeral home

Mary Barton

Sena Monroe

Pioneer Ladies Spinning in front of cabin that once stood between Pioneer Monument and the North Ward Church

Fredricka Brotherson, (Mrs. Hans Brotherson)

Mystery Home --- Does Anyone Know Where This Is? Was?

About one year ago, a family stopped at Mt. Pleasant City Hall looking for where their ancestors might have lived.  They had this picture and left it at City Hall.  The ancestor was apparently Jonas Henry Erekson.
We were asked to talk to Peter's mom, Alice Hafen, a descendant of Henry Ericksen the Grocer.  She does not recognize the home or the name.  We need your help.  The Address on the back says 486 West 300 South, but that doesn't seem to match the current location.  It could be the house has been torn down.

Female Relief Society Meeting - - - March 9, 1874

Old Social Hall was built before any churches in Mt. Pleasant.  It stood just south of where the red church stands today; at about 85 South State street.

Meeting held in Social Hall March 9th, 1874. 
Opened by singing and prayer by Sister Peel.  Minutes of a former meeting were read to accept.

Sister Morrison wished to hear the sisters speak freely and appreciated the opportunity.  Said the Lord will help them that help themselves.  Sister Jensen gave her report in Danish.  Sister C. Jensen and Sister E. Seely bore their testimony  - - - felt glad they were connected with this work.  Several of the Danish sisters spoke in their own tongue  - - -                                                        all felt well.

Sister Christena Christensen thanked the Society in behalf of her father for the garments. He received his on his 77th year of age and is sick. 

Sister Morrison made a few remarks concerning the wants of the people.  She wants the teachers to have the spirit of their calling, so that they may really know and understand the needs assistance; for as a people we are getting numerous.  We must keep up with the times.  Sister Peel made a few edifying remarks.  Sister S. Peterson bore her testimony - - - felt glad she had a standing in the church.  She said God is merciful unto her and her children....said that He helps them that help themselves.

Sister Peel felt well....said it is good for us to meet together in the name of our Father.  Said no one has any need to suffer . . . wants that the visiting teachers should see into the wants of the people, poor and aged.  Sister Fetcher bore her testimony....felt glad to meet with the sisters.  She has been deprived from the meetings through her daughters's sickness.

It was moved and carried that Sisters Ann and Sena Johansen were admitted as members of the Relief Society. 

The meeting was closed by singing and prayer by Sister Simpson.
MF Morrison, President
Elizabeth Wallis, Secretary

BIG WRESTLING MATCH

Lynn Poulsen shared a copy of this poster,  his father-in-law, John Frank Pritchett (upper left) matched up against Phill Jordan (lower right). Terrific find, thanks to Lynn.

Ladies in Pioneer Costume

The writing on the bottom of the photograph reads: Hilda, Winnie C, Grace, ?, Miss Jones