This is a song my son wrote when my dad passed away. We all went to the hospital to say goodbye before they took him off the ventilator. I have added a pictorial essay of my father.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xj6HNSDxN8&feature=autoplay&list=LLUEd30vKIa3CW6YQDuSxQcQ&playnext=4&shuffle=455240
Saturday, June 16, 2012
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Book Report: Handcarts West in "56
This was written by John Bond, a twelve year old member of the Hodgetts Wagon Company, which traveled with the Martin Company. I am reviewing the excerpts from the Church Historical website.
http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/source/1,18016,4976-5317,00.html
In addition to the conditions along the trail, the best contribution of John Bond is to describe the conditions at Red Buttes, as the Hodgetts company was camped next to the Martin Company, and had considerable interaction:
Snow Bound Camp of Death
Arriving here on the willow grassy bottoms, the saints [w]ringing their hands and stamping their feet they were so cold. it was still blowing, snowing and freezing on their arrival many in tears. It looked very sad indeed to see the Saints go on to the west in the icy wet clothing pulling and tugging at their carts in eight inches of snow with children crying on their carts as they go on their journey in an exausted condition. As soon as had arrived in camp made the supper ready and ate the same. All retired to their tents and wagons in a wet condition making their beds on a snowy ground as it was still snowingas do retire to rest.
Early morn all are called and breakfast is made ready by a smoky fire as the snow was still drizzling making tears run down the haggard cheeks of the loved ones when they were eating their scanty meal. Hodgets wagon train camped near Edwin [Edward] Martins Hand-cart train when next morning the bugle is sounded by John Wadkins to go to prayers and when all had met Edward Martin called upon Moses Cluff to offer up a prayer and when it was over Edward Martin announced that six brethern and sisters had died, and desired to have their graves dug. The captains detailed men to dig the graves while others were allotted the task of sewing the departed ones up in a sheet. When Brothers Benjamin Hogets, Porter, T.J. Franklin, Moses Cluff and John Tones [Toon] were detailed to carry the departed ones to their last resting place. Later the bugle is sounded for all to gather at the graves when the brethern came walking in their turns with the departed ones and lay them in their graves, hymn 47 was sung in full.
Alas! In the after part of the day, I was playing in front of Sister Scott's wagon with her son Joseph, then seven years old and his mother was looking to the westward. All at once Sister Scott sprang to her feet in the wagon and screamed out at the top of her voice. I see them coming! I see them coming! Surely they are angels from heaven. At such being said, I looked the way she was looking, but could not see or perceive what she was looking at in the distance. When again she called out, I see them plainer! plainer! plainer! I still looked the way she was looking, but could not see what she saw, and I was so anxious to see what she was looking at. By this time, more of the Brethern and Sisters came from their tents and wagons, from over the camp anxious to observe what she saw in the distance.
All kept looking westward for the moving objects, when all commenced to see in the far distance at the curve of the hill what Sister Scott saw, and it was three men on horses driving another slowly in the deep crusted snow, and the wolves were howling in all directions. Still the saints keep waiting for the moving objects, <as> all were anxious to see the relief party coming to releive the distress all were in bringing assistance to elivate [alleviate] the loving saints in all directions. Undaunted faith as the moving objects could be seen distinctly a general cry rent the air. Hurrah! hurrah! Some of the voices choking with laughter and of tears down care worn cheeks. They were so pleased to know that they were to be saved and delivered from the fears of ignomenious death. When Sister Scott waved her shawl, "We are saved!" so loud that all in camp could hear her and still repeating, "It is! It is surely the relief party from Utah."
Joseph A. Young, Daniel W. Jones and Abraham Garr came into camp with a small dun colored mule packed with supplies when much rejoicing insued through camp with Hurrahs! Hurrahs! again and again as the broken hearted mothers ran clasping their emaciated arms around the necks of the relief party, kissing them time and time again and as do rush up in groups to welcome the brethern, fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters fall on each others necks the tears falling from their eyes in profusion being so overjoyed to think that all were to soon have relief
One of the things I enjoyed was his memory of the songs sung at different meetings. The Valley Boys had a favorite:
I remember singing this song as a lad.
http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/source/1,18016,4976-5317,00.html
In addition to the conditions along the trail, the best contribution of John Bond is to describe the conditions at Red Buttes, as the Hodgetts company was camped next to the Martin Company, and had considerable interaction:
Snow Bound Camp of Death
Arriving here on the willow grassy bottoms, the saints [w]ringing their hands and stamping their feet they were so cold. it was still blowing, snowing and freezing on their arrival many in tears. It looked very sad indeed to see the Saints go on to the west in the icy wet clothing pulling and tugging at their carts in eight inches of snow with children crying on their carts as they go on their journey in an exausted condition. As soon as had arrived in camp made the supper ready and ate the same. All retired to their tents and wagons in a wet condition making their beds on a snowy ground as it was still snowing
Early morn all are called and breakfast is made ready by a smoky fire as the snow was still drizzling making tears run down the haggard cheeks of the loved ones when they were eating their scanty meal. Hodgets wagon train camped near Edwin [Edward] Martins Hand-cart train when next morning the bugle is sounded by John Wadkins to go to prayers and when all had met Edward Martin called upon Moses Cluff to offer up a prayer and when it was over Edward Martin announced that six brethern and sisters had died, and desired to have their graves dug. The captains detailed men to dig the graves while others were allotted the task of sewing the departed ones up in a sheet. When Brothers Benjamin Hogets, Porter, T.J. Franklin, Moses Cluff and John Tones [Toon] were detailed to carry the departed ones to their last resting place. Later the bugle is sounded for all to gather at the graves when the brethern came walking in their turns with the departed ones and lay them in their graves, hymn 47 was sung in full.
Come, come, ye Saints no toil nor labor fear,Isaac very likely was dispatched to dig the grave. He also describes the rescue:
But with joy wend your way
Though hard your journey may appear
Grace shall be as your day.
Tis better far for us to strive,
Our useless cares from us to drive;
Do this, and joy your hearts will swell
All is well; all is well."
Alas! In the after part of the day, I was playing in front of Sister Scott's wagon with her son Joseph, then seven years old and his mother was looking to the westward. All at once Sister Scott sprang to her feet in the wagon and screamed out at the top of her voice. I see them coming! I see them coming! Surely they are angels from heaven. At such being said, I looked the way she was looking, but could not see or perceive what she was looking at in the distance. When again she called out, I see them plainer! plainer! plainer! I still looked the way she was looking, but could not see what she saw, and I was so anxious to see what she was looking at. By this time, more of the Brethern and Sisters came from their tents and wagons, from over the camp anxious to observe what she saw in the distance.
All kept looking westward for the moving objects, when all commenced to see in the far distance at the curve of the hill what Sister Scott saw, and it was three men on horses driving another slowly in the deep crusted snow, and the wolves were howling in all directions. Still the saints keep waiting for the moving objects, <as> all were anxious to see the relief party coming to releive the distress all were in bringing assistance to elivate [alleviate] the loving saints in all directions. Undaunted faith as the moving objects could be seen distinctly a general cry rent the air. Hurrah! hurrah! Some of the voices choking with laughter and of tears down care worn cheeks. They were so pleased to know that they were to be saved and delivered from the fears of ignomenious death. When Sister Scott waved her shawl, "We are saved!" so loud that all in camp could hear her and still repeating, "It is! It is surely the relief party from Utah."
Joseph A. Young, Daniel W. Jones and Abraham Garr came into camp with a small dun colored mule packed with supplies when much rejoicing insued through camp with Hurrahs! Hurrahs! again and again as the broken hearted mothers ran clasping their emaciated arms around the necks of the relief party, kissing them time and time again and as do rush up in groups to welcome the brethern, fathers, mothers, brothers, and sisters fall on each others necks the tears falling from their eyes in profusion being so overjoyed to think that all were to soon have relief
One of the things I enjoyed was his memory of the songs sung at different meetings. The Valley Boys had a favorite:
It's every Sunday morning
When I am by her side,
We'll jump into the wagon
And all take a ride.
Chorus
We'll wait for the wagon,
We'll wait for the wagon,
We'll wait for the wagon,
And all take a ride.
I remember singing this song as a lad.
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Links Isaac
This blog describes Isaac story and the trees
http://trek15.blogspot.com/2010/04/pioneer-story-13-langley-allgood-bailey.html?showComment=1336864141471#c8349340849879828493
This post has Langley Bailey's story
http://www.journeyoftheheartbook.com/files/JakeNotes.pdf
notes include Ashton and Langley stories
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atHaLkeVi7Idocent tells the story of Isaac and the tree, Peter McBride and the love story
Monday, May 7, 2012
Isaac Wardle Missing 1901
This is a series of transcribed newpaper articles from 1901 dealing with Isaac Wardle's disappearance. As we know Isaac eventually showed up in San Francisco, And William Haston went and brought him home. My theory is he was escaping persecution from U.S. Marshalls for polygamy. These articles were emailed to me by Denise Croft.
OLD PIONEER MISSING
Disappearance of I.J. Wardle Alarms His Friends
WAS LAST SEEN IN A BANK
On October 10th, Mr. Wardle Cashed a Check for $100 at the Deseret National Bank, and Left the Building—Since Then His Family and Friends have Received No Word as to His Whereabouts—Police Will Send Out Descriptions of the Missing Man today.
The relatives and friends of I.J. Wardle, one of the Utah Pioneers, are much exercised over his mysterious disappearance in the city nearly three weeks ago. So complete has been his disappearance that the persistent efforts of his sons and of the police have not been rewarded by any trace of his whereabouts. When last seen on the afternoon of October 10th the aged man was in the Deseret national bank, where he cashed a check for the sum of $100. Cashier Young saw him walk from the bank after securing the money, but as to what became of him after that no information has been gained thus far. As he was entirely in his right mind and is not given to the use of intoxicants, fears are entertained that he may have met with some mishap, if not foul play.
Mr. Wardle left his home in Gale, Southwest of the city, on the forenoon of the day of his disappearance, and which he did not return at night his two sons, W.H. Wardle and I.J. Wardle Jr., thought that he might remained with some of his numerous friends in the city, and did not begin a search for him for nearly a week. When the missing man could not be located in the city, communication was at once opened with towns in northern Idaho, where he has a large ranch, but it was learned that nothing had been seen of him in that locality. His sons have not been able to secure the slightest clue.
The police have decided to make circulars bearing descriptions and photographs of the missing man to the police departments of the principal cities of the West. These circulars will be sent out today.
Mr. Wardle has a large number of friends in the city and in outlying districts, having resided in Salt Lake valley for over forty years past. He emigrated to Utah in 1857. He is 67 years of age, and when last seen was attired in light coat and vest, brown trousers and light-colored hat.
The Daily Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah. Monday Morning, October 28, 1901
This was in the classified ads
INFORMATION WANTED
CONCERNING THE WHEREABOUTS of I.J. Wardle of Gale, Utah. Disappeared Oct 10th while in Salt Lake on business. When last seen was leaving Deseret National Bank. Was wearing gray coat and vest, light hat, brown trousers: Is 67 years of age, gray beard, medium height and complexion. Any information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by Wardle brothers, Gale, Utah, or by the Chief of Police of this city. M1728
The Daily Tribune: Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday Morning, November 1, 1901.
They Believe Wardle is Dead
Friends and Relatives of the Missing Pioneer Search Large Area of Country for His Remains
The relatives and friends of I.J. Wardle, the old pioneer who has been missing since October 10th are now firm in the belief that he has met with foul play. So strong has this belief become that yesterday a searching party was organized in South Jordan and a large section of country was searched for some clue to the missing man.
The area covered was from Murray south, a distance of two miles and from State road to the Jordan river. Although the search was most thorough, nothing was discovered.
So far as has been learned, Mr. Wardle has never been seen since he cashed a check for $100 at the Deseret National band and left the building. He intended returning to the home of Charles Meyers, two miles south of Murray for the night, but did not reach there. His family and friends instituted the search yesterday, fearing that he was robbed and murdered while in route to Meter’s place from Murray.
The Daily Tribune: Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday Morning, November 1, 1901.
OLD PIONEER MISSING
Disappearance of I.J. Wardle Alarms His Friends
WAS LAST SEEN IN A BANK
On October 10th, Mr. Wardle Cashed a Check for $100 at the Deseret National Bank, and Left the Building—Since Then His Family and Friends have Received No Word as to His Whereabouts—Police Will Send Out Descriptions of the Missing Man today.
The relatives and friends of I.J. Wardle, one of the Utah Pioneers, are much exercised over his mysterious disappearance in the city nearly three weeks ago. So complete has been his disappearance that the persistent efforts of his sons and of the police have not been rewarded by any trace of his whereabouts. When last seen on the afternoon of October 10th the aged man was in the Deseret national bank, where he cashed a check for the sum of $100. Cashier Young saw him walk from the bank after securing the money, but as to what became of him after that no information has been gained thus far. As he was entirely in his right mind and is not given to the use of intoxicants, fears are entertained that he may have met with some mishap, if not foul play.
Mr. Wardle left his home in Gale, Southwest of the city, on the forenoon of the day of his disappearance, and which he did not return at night his two sons, W.H. Wardle and I.J. Wardle Jr., thought that he might remained with some of his numerous friends in the city, and did not begin a search for him for nearly a week. When the missing man could not be located in the city, communication was at once opened with towns in northern Idaho, where he has a large ranch, but it was learned that nothing had been seen of him in that locality. His sons have not been able to secure the slightest clue.
The police have decided to make circulars bearing descriptions and photographs of the missing man to the police departments of the principal cities of the West. These circulars will be sent out today.
Mr. Wardle has a large number of friends in the city and in outlying districts, having resided in Salt Lake valley for over forty years past. He emigrated to Utah in 1857. He is 67 years of age, and when last seen was attired in light coat and vest, brown trousers and light-colored hat.
The Daily Tribune Salt Lake City, Utah. Monday Morning, October 28, 1901
This was in the classified ads
INFORMATION WANTED
CONCERNING THE WHEREABOUTS of I.J. Wardle of Gale, Utah. Disappeared Oct 10th while in Salt Lake on business. When last seen was leaving Deseret National Bank. Was wearing gray coat and vest, light hat, brown trousers: Is 67 years of age, gray beard, medium height and complexion. Any information concerning his whereabouts will be thankfully received by Wardle brothers, Gale, Utah, or by the Chief of Police of this city. M1728
The Daily Tribune: Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday Morning, November 1, 1901.
They Believe Wardle is Dead
Friends and Relatives of the Missing Pioneer Search Large Area of Country for His Remains
The relatives and friends of I.J. Wardle, the old pioneer who has been missing since October 10th are now firm in the belief that he has met with foul play. So strong has this belief become that yesterday a searching party was organized in South Jordan and a large section of country was searched for some clue to the missing man.
The area covered was from Murray south, a distance of two miles and from State road to the Jordan river. Although the search was most thorough, nothing was discovered.
So far as has been learned, Mr. Wardle has never been seen since he cashed a check for $100 at the Deseret National band and left the building. He intended returning to the home of Charles Meyers, two miles south of Murray for the night, but did not reach there. His family and friends instituted the search yesterday, fearing that he was robbed and murdered while in route to Meter’s place from Murray.
The Daily Tribune: Salt Lake City, Utah, Friday Morning, November 1, 1901.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Book Review: Route from Liverpool to Great Salt Lake Valley
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| Boat and tug in Liverpool |
This book, as a resource for Isaac's history provides some general details about the trek. The author, Frederick Piercy traveled the Mormon Trail by wagon in 1853, and gives general information about the journey. As he went the New Orleans route, there is some of Isaac's route which was different, however the coincided after Council Bluffs. He gives general information on boat travel and wagon train organization which would apply to all the Mormon companies. He also provides a series of sketches, which he drew in 1853; and give us a few of places only three years before Isaac passed. This book was published by the Church's offices in Britain with Franklin Richards, publisher. It is available free through Google Books.
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| Dress of English converts on the Mormon Trail |
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| Shows a tent, which may have been similar to those of the handcart companies |
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| On of the ferry crossings |
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| Salt Lake City |
Monday, April 23, 2012
Mom's, Ileen Wright Wardle, family as outlined by her.
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| Charlene, Bill, Rose Marie, Mom |
Charles James Wright born 27 October 1885, Pleasant Grove, UT; died 13 May 1958 buried Ammon, ID.
Married Alie Bromley 2 October 1906 (later divorced)
Alie Bromley born 20 August, 1980; died 16 May 1963 Salt Lake City, UT
2nd marriage to Henry Struss
Amelia Rosina born 11 April 1909, Lehi, UT
Ann Elizabeth born 25 May 1911, Lehi, UT
Ralph Bromley 22 Jan, 1913 American Fork, UT
Ruth Spanish Fork, UT
William Arthur Springall born 6 December 1886; died 20 December 1925
Married Mina Geneve Brandley 6 July 1911
Mina Geneve Brandley born 6 June 1891 S.L.C., UT; died 21 September 1972 buried Ammon, ID.
Helen Alene Springall born 19 Mar 1912 S.L.C., UT
Robert William Springall born 12 April 1914 S.L.C., UT
Marion Ruth Springall 27 May 1916 S.L.C., UT
William Earl Springall 11 January 1923 S.L.C., UT
Charles James Wright married Mina Geneve Brandley 31 May 1927, S.L.C., UT
C.J. Wright born 15 May 1928, died 15 May 1928 (lived 15 minutes) buried S.L.C., UT
Ileen Jane Wright born 18 March 1929 Idaho Falls, ID. Married James Wilford Wardle Jr. 9 June 1948
Charleen Ann Wright born 18 March 1929 Idaho Falls, ID. Married Max D. Hill 1 July 1948
Rose Marie Wright born 11 September 1930 Idaho Falls, ID. Married Marvin J. Anderson 26 July, 1950
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Book Review: Church History Broomhead through Condie
This is a section from the Church History Library. I have been going through all the entries there with regards to the Martin Handcart Company. The best articles in this section were a couple written by rescuers; William Broomhead and Harvey Cluff. It is amazing to see the picture painted of the handcart pioneers from the perspective of the rescuers. They talk of the high snow gong into the valley and over the big and little mountains, of the condition of the Saints when they were found, the hardships in getting them to Salt Lake, why they went into Martin's Cove, etc.
There are also a couple women who wrote stories from Red Buttes, and how, just before they were rescued, the company was asked if they would be willing to lay down their lives for the Lord. Hear rending stories.
There are also a couple women who wrote stories from Red Buttes, and how, just before they were rescued, the company was asked if they would be willing to lay down their lives for the Lord. Hear rending stories.
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