Peter Tidwell - He Answered the Call to the Rescue

Peter Tidwell was my 3rd Great Grandfather, and married Sophronia Hatch (see below).  At age 25, he answered the "Call to the Rescue" issued by Brigham Young, and set out to help bring in the survivors of the Wille and Martin Handcart companies.  I found later that he was actually saving some of his future descendents.....one of the great-granddaughters of a family he rescued, married his own great-grandson.....

Sophronia Alvira Hatch Tidwell - A Woman who Faced Trials with Faith

This is a short story of my 3rd Great-Grandmother (Olivia's 5th Great-Grandmother) and her travels from Vermont, to Nauvoo, to Iowa.  She heard the Prophet Joseph and dodged bullets in Nauvoo.  Her life was not one of luxury or "fine things", but she is an example of faith and sacrifice that can serve as an example to us all.

Stephen Hopkins - 13th Great-Grandfather........Castaway, Jamestown Survivor, Mayflower passenger - the extraordinary adventures of an ordinary man

Here is an incredible tale of a humble English shopkeeper who was marooned, sentenced to death, survived Jamestown, sailed on the Mayflower and hosted Indians in the Plymouth Colonies.....Stephen Hopkins is my 13th Great-Grandfather.

I also purchased a book from Amazon this week that looks very interesting.  Just started it, but lots of great details on Great-Grandfather's life, times and exploits.

Bodel Monson Hogenson - my Great-Great Grandmother

Bodel Monson married Niels Hogenson in 1871 in Denmark (they were both from Sweden).  They joined the church and came to the United States in 1880, settling down in Cache Valley, Utah.  She was one tough lady.....and an example of hard work, faith and determination.  Whether driving cattle, killing sheep,  butchering hogs or working the fields, she lived a life of sacrifice and honor.  I thank Edries Hansen for writing the notes from which I take today's video.