Pioneer

Monday, August 24, 2015

North Sanpete High School Graduation Program 1978

Sunday, August 23, 2015

Beckstrom Photos Shared by Betty Gunderson Woodbury

1890 Beckstrom Brothers

L: Arthur, 5 years and R: Ferdinand 12 years old

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1903_Fred and _Nina Beckstrom

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Charles Martin Rigby Autograph Book 1896-1903

I never had the opportunity to know my grandfather, Charles Martin Rigby. He died as a result of a coal mine accident, but I know he had a lot of friends. I share with you his autograph book and hope some Fairview or Oak Creek descendants will find it valuable. I feel it is a treasure worth sharing.

Kathy

Friday, August 21, 2015

Seely Barn ~ written by SueAnn Seely Croshaw ~ Photography by Tudy Standlee

North of the residence of Ray and Mildred Seely (1981) at 430 West Main Street in Mt. Pleasant, Utah stands a large barn, the first built in that pioneer community. It's construction is unique to the present day and stands as a reminder of the hard work and physical labor of those early settlers.

From information obtained through Ray Seely, and his sister, Elva Guyman, it was built in approximately 1862, 3 years after Mt. Pleasant was colonized. Huge timbers were brought down from the east mountains with teams of horses and the inner structure was built by craftsman who didn't use a single nail! All the beams were hewn and pegged so that they fit together perfectly to make a sound sturdy building.

When the men were lifting the timbers, one man, who they called "Joe Heave", would call out "heave" so that they could lift together the heavy beams into place. It's original construction site was on 5th west, halfway between Main Street and 1st North. It was later moved to Main Street on the creek just east of Aunt Miranda's home, so that the animals could have water more readily. From there it was moved to its present location.

Orange Seely, brother of Joseph Seely and Uncle of Ray, was the first owner and Henry Wilcox, brother of Clarissa Jane who was a Grandmother to Ray, was the builder with much help from other members of the family and the settlement. One can picture in his mind these men all working together with the horses and the tremendous amount of toil and labor it would have taken to move the heavy beams and hew the rough boards into the work of art that they are.

In that day, there was always the danger of Indian aggression. Chief Black Hawk and his painted warriors terrorized the women and children. So horses were kept saddled and ready in the barn 24 hours a day so that the minute men could ride quickly to Manti or Thistle for help. Also Indian squaws were kept as prisoners there during times of battle. It was also used as aplace for dancing where good times were shared by many.

When Dad (Ray Seely) move to Mt. Pleasant, from Moroni, he purchased the lot where the home now stands and the barn went with the property. Uncle Orange had moved to Castle Dale so Dad became the rightful owner of the barn. And no prouder owner could there have ever been! It was his most prized possession, and he loved to tell of its history to all who would listen. He had great respect and love for the hands who built it, and always did all he could to preserve it and maintain it. The reverence and love that Dad had for the barn has been passed onto his family and posterity- - -a memory we all cherish.

(written in 1981)

Photograpy by Tudy Barentsen Standlee

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Class of 1956 Junior Prom Program

Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Mormon Handcart Historic Site

Elizabeth Saderup shared Mormon Handcart Historic Site'sphoto.

I found this and thought it was a great story of Reddick Allred, what a great example of faith and perseverance!

Mormon Handcart Historic Site

At the Rescue Statues, this group from Lehi, Utah heard about more than just the rescuers who helped the Martin Handcart Company cross the Sweetwater.

Reddick Allred was in the first group of rescuers that set out to rescue the stranded handcart companies. Captain Grant left him and some others at South Pass with the supply wagons while express riders continued east. At different times, other men in the group grew discouraged and went back to Salt Lake. They tried to convince Reddick to join them, but he was determined to remain at his post. When Captain Grant returned to find Reddick still there, he saluted Reddick by saying, "Hurrah for the Bull Dog—good for a hang on."

How have you held onto your faith when others gave up? ‪#‎MormonHandcart‬

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

From Our Archives ~ Three Unknown Homes

Three Unknown Homes ~ Unknown Locations

Your Help would be appreciated !!!

Update:

The home with eleven people standing in front with the white pointed trim on the front windows and door was taken in 1878 or 1879. It is the home of William and Ellen Grames Lake (My great grand parents)The people are my grandparents and the small girl in front of her mother is my grand mother Rosie Lake. Rosie was born in Mt. Pleasant and married Herbert Farnworth the son of George Farnworth. George Farnworth was one of several original families who were sent by Brigham Young to establish Mt. Pleasant.

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My name is Richard Jackson and you have posted a home on the Mt Pleasant Museum web site which I have identified as the one my Grandmother Rosie Lake Farnworth was born in. It belonged to my great grand parents William Lake and Ellen Grames Lake. It is located in Mt. Pleasant and I have attached two pictures of it. The top one is the one our family took in 1966 and the bottom one is the one you posted on your web site. It appears as though my 1966 picture reveals some remodeling on the home over the years. The family in front of the home is that of my great grandparents William and Ellen Grames Lake taken about 1878 or 1879. If you happen to have a high resolution picture of this, I would love to have it so I can print a larger picture with out the graininess.

Thank you so much for posting this picture!

Sincerly,

Richard E. Jackson

Farnworth Family Historian and Geneologist

jacksonre@comcast.net

Farnworth blog: http://FarnworthReunions.shutterfly.com