Randolph Scott - Western Movie Hero

While stuck at home, I've enjoyed watching old Western Movies on a TV station here called "Grit".  I just discovered one of my Western movie stars is a cousin of mine - Randolph Scott.  I now look forward to when his movies come on.  He's usually the one wearing the white hat (as all good guys do).

                           Here's a couple of old movie posters of Cousin Randolph's movies.......

Eliza Winter - and missing treasure?

Elizabeth "Eliza" Winter Olmstead Weir is my 4th Great Grandmother.  Her daughter Lucinda Jane is my 3rd Great Grandmother.  Here's an interesting story you should keep tucked away if you are ever in Annis, Idaho.......

Here's a photo of Grandma Lucinda Jane (standing) and Grandmother Eliza (seated) in front of a quilt made by Eliza - measuring 9 feet by 9 feet, it was used as a backdrop for many a photo in her day and is now hanging in the Pioneer Museum in Rigby, Idaho.

Peder Olaussen Johnson and the Bear

My Great-Great Grandfather came here from Norway and settled in Cache Valley, Utah.  I found this story about him this past week that I wanted to share.  Be careful when you play tricks on people who know how to use an axe!

Richard More - Mayflower passenger

My 8th Great Grandfather, Richard More, was a passenger on the Mayflower at the age of 6 years.  His story is kind of unique.  Rough beginnings don't always dictate the paths that must be followed.

Here's a photo of the Mayflower Passenger Manifest with Richard More listed in the household of the Brewster family.