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.

Great-great Grandfather Thomas Alma Hillyard

Last week I shared some information on my Great-Great-Great Grandfather, Thomas Hillyard.  Today, I'd like to share a few stories from his son, my Great-Great Grandfather, Thomas Alma Hillyard, know as Alma.  The story of a man of principle and honor.

Thomas Hillyard - my Great-great-great Grandfather

Just a bit about my maternal great-great-great grandfather that you might find of interest.  A Master Carpenter, he learned skills at an early age that served him well throughout his life.  A man of respect and honor, he lived a life that demonstrated to those around him that he could be trusted.

Part 2 - Great-great Grandpa Burbank

Wanted to continue a bit from last week's story of Great-great grandfather Burbank.  In addition to being a sergeant in the Nauvoo Legion, he worked as a obstetrician and also as a carpenter on the Nauvoo Temple.......I think you'll enjoy the story of his rolling a cigarette!

Great-Great Grandfather Daniel Burbank meets the Prophet Joseph

Here's the story of my Great-Great Grandfather and how he came to meet the Prophet Joseph Smith and accept the gospel.

Captain Jeremiah Hatch and Elizabeth Haight Hatch

Here's an incredible story of my 5th-Great Grandparents - Jeremiah and Elizabeth Hatch.  Includes the miracle of Elizabeth's baptism and the Miracle of the Quail at Sugar Creek, Iowa.  They leave behind a legacy of faith and determination.

Thomas Caradoc Lewis and his Award Winning Cake-Walk Dance

This week I share a bit about my great-grandfather, Thomas Caradoc Lewis and his award winning Cake-Walk dance.  I wasn't sure what the cake-walk was, and would have loved to seen him in action.  I've included some old clips of what the cake-walk was, and hope you can imagine him doing something similar in your minds-eye.

Here's a couple of links showing what the "cake-walk" or "kake-walk" looked like at the turn of the century -