July makes me think of the pioneers, not only because of their stories and it’s the month we celebrate the vanguard company arriving in the Salt Lake valley, but also because I have had (on two occasions) the experience of going on a pioneer “Trek”. Both times stake youth and leaders went to Martin’s Cove,… Read More The Rescue
July makes me think of the pioneers, not only because of their stories and it’s the month we celebrate the vanguard company arriving in the Salt Lake valley, but also because I have had (on two occasions) the experience of going on a pioneer “Trek”. Both times stake youth and leaders went to Martin’s Cove,… Read More The Rescue
July makes me think of the pioneers, not only because of their stories and it’s the month we celebrate the vanguard company arriving in the Salt Lake valley, but also because I have had (on two occasions) the experience of going on a pioneer “Trek”. Both times stake youth and leaders went to Martin’s Cove,… Read More The Rescue
Whether you have deep-rooted pioneer ancestry or your connection to the original Mormon pioneers is emotional or academic, the Mormon Pioneer Overland Travel database is the right place to begin your research. This database is the most comprehensive record of individuals and companies who traveled to the Salt Lake Valley from both the east and… Read More Pioneer Research
These past three months as I prepared to participate on our Stake Youth Trek, I took the opportunity to review my pioneer heritage. For me, 30 of my 32 great-great-great-grandparents crossed the plains as early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as pioneers. Fifteen of my 16 great-great-grandparents also came as… Read More Where Did Your Legacy of Faith Begin?