FAMILY LOVE Peder and Helena Mortensen had eight children ages 28-6; Morten (28), Kirstine (24), Anders (22), Hans (19), Lars (13), Mette (11), Mary (9), Caroline (6). As soon as Peder and Helena heard the gospel they accepted it quickly. The Mortensen family decided...
DETERMINATION James Kirkwood (11) had a great responsibility to look after his younger brother, Joseph Smith Clements Kirkwood (5) in their immigration with the Willie Handcart Company in 1856. The Kirkwoods made a 15-mile journey in a storm. James and Joseph became...
DAY AFTER DAY The Willie company faced their most trying day October 23, when they climbed the Rocky Ridge during a fierce snowstorm. Some pioneers travelled all day and night, arriving at camp at 5am. Thirteen people died and were buried in a common grave at Rock...
CHRISTINA (CHRISTINA McNEILL) Margaret Caldwell wrote honestly for herself: “ I tried to be industrious, thrifty, and most of all courageous. I believe I was blessed with wisdom, foresight, and strength to carry on through the hardships I would be called to meet. I...
CHICKEN GIRL (LOUISE PRATT) Emigrant children were comforted by a variety of pets. Dogs, cats, birds, horses, ponies, calves, and pet lambs made the journey. Oxen were often considered more of a pet than a beast of burden. Wild animals such as buffalo calves and baby...
