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Monthly Archives: November 2017
Ole Gulbrandsen – “Finger Prints” all over the Church
With all hopes of emigration from Norway to Zion, Ole’s father died leaving a widow and nine children. Fighting despair with faith, the whole family was gathered in the Rocky Mountains within six years. During his youth in Utah, Ole … Continue reading
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Tagged #flashnonfiction, LDS Chief Engineer, LDS Church, Norway
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Andrew and Hannah – A Hard and Happy Life
“Hannah gave Andrew to understand that her husband had to be worthy to take her to the temple. So he set about preparing himself…” At last the happy day arrived. He borrowed a team and sleigh and they drove from … Continue reading
Posted in Anderson, Josephson
Tagged Canada, Homesteading, Logan Temple, Malad Idaho, St. John Idaho
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Andrew Lars Anderson – Losing it All, Finding Better
In 1869, Andrew’s mother died before his 1st birthday. His father, Lars Anderson, with baby Andrew, made the trip from Sweden to Utah in just 30 days, on steamship and railroad. Andrew was left in the care of Lar’s sister, … Continue reading
Hannah Elizabeth Josephson – Radiant and Faithful
Hannah Elizabeth Josephson, came into the world (St. John, Idaho, to be exact) on November 27, 1877, 2 days before Thanksgiving. She was the 3rd of 12 children born to Lars and Anna Josephson, immigrants from Sweden. There was great … Continue reading
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Tagged disease, faith, LDS, pioneer, Prayer, St. John Idaho, Sweden
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