Monthly Archives: November 2017

Ole Gulbrandsen – “Finger Prints” all over the Church

Posted on November 26, 2017 by

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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Andrew and Hannah – A Hard and Happy Life

Posted on November 19, 2017 by

“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 →

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Andrew Lars Anderson – Losing it All, Finding Better

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

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 →

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Hannah Elizabeth Josephson – Radiant and Faithful

Posted on November 12, 2017 by

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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