Remembering Who You Are - my 5th Great-grandfather, David Winters

This is an incredible story of heartbreak, courage and dedication.  My 5th Great-grandfather was held captive by Indians for 6 years - from age 4 to age 10.  But he remembered his name and who he was and has been sealed to his family because he "never forgot"..........David's daughter, my 4th great-grandmother recorded this story in 1915.

3rd Great-Grandfather Ira Elias Merrill

Here's a sad story of my great-great-great grandfather Ira Elias Merrill.......he died at the hand of Indians in Smithfield, Utah in 1860 while collecting wood and brush to build a bowery to celebrate the 24th of July in Cache Valley, Utah......instead of a bowery for a celebration, Ira's wood was used to build the bowery for his funeral.

The case of the poisoned coffee......A tale of murder and intrigue........

Debated with myself for several weeks about whether or not to include this story.  It deals with my maternal great-great-great grandfather, Daniel Burbank and his 2nd wife......who killed him....allegedly.  But, we can't choose what stays and goes in our past, it makes us what we are today.  The past is what it is, and it's best we learn from it.

So - my lesson on this is - follow the Word of Wisdom and stay away from the coffee!

 

Joseph Mark and Mary Church - a story of bravery and deception in the face of danger!

Here's a short story from the lives of my maternal 6th great-grandparents, Joseph Mark and Mary Church.  I got a kick out of this one!.......