Norwegian Pioneer Song - Kan Du Glemme Gamle Norge?

Olaus and Karen Johnson are my Great-Great-Great Grandparents.  They joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Norway and made their way to Logan, Utah as Handcart Pioneers. 

                        

 I found that one of the songs many Norwegian Saints sang on the prairie was a called "Kan Du Glemme Gamle Norge?"  In English, "How Can You Forget Old Norway?"  

Enjoy!  The link  below will take you to a pretty nice rendition in Norwegian.....

Kan Du Glemme Gamle Norge?

Anne Marbury Hutchinson

In honor of Women's History Month, I share a great story about my 11th Great Grandmother - Anne Marbury Hutchinson.  She was the first to stand for civil liberty and religious toleration in America.

Her statue (above) stands today at the Courthouse in Boston, Massachusetts.  Banished and excommunicated for sharing her religious views, she was officially pardoned by Governor Michael Dukakis in 1987.  She is a great example of standing up for her beliefs and not backing down.  She was murdered in 1643 after living a life of kindness and commitment to serving others.

My 2nd Great Grandmother - Sarah Zurviah Southworth Burbank

My great-great grandmother, Sarah Burbank once wrote a letter to her granddaughter Sarah.  I have no date or other details about this letter, but am guessing she wrote it around the turn of the century.  Grandma Sarah was born in 1835 and passed in 1927.  Thanks to whatever cousin posted this on FamilySearch.org     I really got a kick out of it!

Richard Edwards - My 12th Great Grandfather

A short story about my 12th-Great-Grandfather, Richard Edwards.  He was a noted poet, playwright, composer and songwriter in the 1500's in England during the rule of King Henry VIII and Elizabeth I.    There is also a bit of controversy regarding his parentage.......

George Sexton - My 8th Great-Grandfather and first Irish Ancestor to come to America

Top o'the Morning to ya!  A short introduction to my 8th Great-Grandfather, George Sexton.  The first of my Irish heritage that came to America.  I didn't know about my Irish ties until just a couple of years ago.......now I look forward to St. Patrick's Day with new eyes!

Reverend John Rogers - Part 2 - Consequences of his efforts

This is Part 2 of the story of my 12th Great Grandfather, Reverend John Rogers.  After he published the Matthew's Bible, Queen Mary (aka "Bloody Mary") came to power and persecuted those involved with the Reformation.  John Rogers was burned at the stake for his faith.  A mighty legacy indeed.

Reverend John Rogers - Part 1 - The Coming Forth of a Complete English Language Bible

In 1537, the Matthew's Bible was published - being the first complete English language Bible with both the Old and New Testaments, along with a lot of other study and research helps.  The Reverend John Rogers, who worked under the pseudonym "Thomas Matthew" was the force behind this great work.  John Rogers is my 12th Great-Grandfather, and left behind a great legacy for all English speaking peoples.