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.

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.