Well it was my turn to give the Historical Moment in Family Home Evening. As I was looking for some items I came across this folder about Air Florida Flight 90. This is the one Beth Hanson died on in January 1982. So I present to you the talk I gave back then at the funeral of my grandmother Hanson:
... I speak of a certain topic from the scriptures. A topic that is special to me. The topic which I desire to speak of is the resurrection.
To introduce this topic I will define death. Death is a separation of the body and spirit. Now we can see a body that has had its life take out. It is limp, cold, and motionless. The spirit which gave it life has gone. This spirit existed before we were born. We lived in a pre-earth life. We do not remember this time in our life. There has been a veil placed over our memory, so that we cannot recall anything which took place. When we die our spirit goes to a place to await the resurrection . This resurrection is a reuniting of our spirit with a perfect body. Both limb and joint shall be restored to its perfect frame, even as we now are at this time. Now this restoration shall come to all, both old and young, both bond and free, both male and female, both the wicked and the righteous.
Paul speaks of this resurrection to the Corinthians in 1 Cor 15. In verse 21, "For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead."
Or in other words, This is also a resurrection.
He continues by saying the same thing in a different way, v.22, "For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive."
Or in other words, because of the events Adam was involved in, men will die. On the other hand because of the events Jesus Christ was involved in we shall all be made alive. This is why his names are: Savior, Messiah, Redeemer, etc. It is because he saves us from death.
John also spoke of the resurrection in 5:28:
"Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,
"And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation."
And I say, how can they hear his voice unless they have a spirit, and are preparing for the resurrection?
After Jesus died his body was laid in a tomb. His spirit, which did not die, went and preached to all those who had died. They were waiting for him. He especially went to those who died because of the great flood.
Two scriptures in 1 Peter speak of this preaching. 1 Pet 3:18-20 and 1 Pet 4:6.
"For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the spirit:
"By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;
"Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is eight souls were saved by water."
John 4:6 "For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit."
This is what Christ did during the three days his body laid in the tomb. Once he finished his assignment he returned to his body. He alone had the power of resurrection. We all will enjoy the blessing of the resurrection, because the resurrection of Jesus Christ was attended with such great force. This is my testimony. I know it to be true. In the name of Jesus Christ.
Thursday, August 31, 2006
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Nelson Family Reunion
Our next activity was at the Hutton home we had lots of good food and took some great family pictures. They are not included here yet. I want to make a good composite of all the Nelsons. Lets see how all of this turns out.
Nelson Reunion at Stewart Falls
The next day we had an activity hiking to Stewart Falls. It took about 45 minutes of hike time, after driving up past Sundance to Aspen Grove.Not everyone was able to make this hike. But for all those that did we wanted to share the falls.
Our next activity was to go swimming at Aaron's club house/pool area. This was a great activity. Unfortunately I was sleeping and did not take any pictures. Does anyone have any to share here?
Nelson Reunion Temple Trip
The first activity we did for the Nelson Reunion was to attend the temple. I can tell you this meant a great deal to Dewey and Ann. We all wanted everyone to participate. Now for the few that were not in this picture we share all that we can with you and know you would have enjoyed the events together.
This was also the day that my father was sealed to his parents.
I took this picture right after stepping in the pool of water. One foot was soaking wet. Boy is sure felt good.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
1910 Census for West Roxbury
My mothers grandparents lived nearby in West Roxbury, Massachusetts. The Hansons lived in Quincy and would regularly visit with them.
So there I was searching Census Records. You remember that sometimes the research begins by starting the places you already know. You go from the known to the unknown. I all ready knew about my grandmother Beth and her whole family. However I quickly learned of things I did not know. Of course her family in the 1910 Census is listed like this:
See for yourself. I have attached these two forms. Just click on them to enlarge them.
Judy never told me that the Hamlin's had a servant. No wonder there were so many children. No wonder that Abbie was staying there. No wonder that Eva was all over the map with different meetings, teaching Shakespeare, and socials, and those trips to Yosemite and Bishop California, and was so involved with politics.
There were still other fascinating things I found searching in all of these census. For example I was not able to locate in the census Louis Hamlin's father Oscar Hamlin. My records show that he died in 1912. But where was he living during the 1900 and 1910 Census? The same goes for his mother? And perhaps the question, why did not Harriet Amanda Hamlin live with here son? [I found a Harriet Hamlin - Mother-in-law living in Augusta Maine]He probably still had one brother living, George Herman Hamlin, where was he living? [Louis survived one brother, Reuben and one sister, Florence]
Other items include: In the 1920 Census the servant is not listed. Why, what happened to the need for a cook? Plus the relationship for everyone was listed as 'border'. How could they be a 'border' in their own home?
In the 1900 Census the occupation of Louis Hamlin is listed as 'Traveling Collector'. Wow, that is interesting. This is also where they only had two children, [Roger - Beth].
Another question that just burns to be asked is: If the Hamlins were so well off, then why did not he assist the family in the crisis in 1939? Of course Louis passed away in November of that year, but something could have been done, don't you think?
Another question that needs to be asked is who was Perley Chamberlain named after? Or I should say who is the first Chamberlain that is is named after? Was it Oscar or Temperance? [Most of the children were named after former family members]
And leave your comments. I would like to know more of things. How about just trying to list all of the personalities that shout for attention in this picture?
So there I was searching Census Records. You remember that sometimes the research begins by starting the places you already know. You go from the known to the unknown. I all ready knew about my grandmother Beth and her whole family. However I quickly learned of things I did not know. Of course her family in the 1910 Census is listed like this:
- Louis H Hamlin - Head
- Eva G Hamlin - Wife
- Roger C Hamlin - Son
- Beth Hamlin - Daughter
- Louise Hamlin - Daughter
- Harriet D Hamlin - Daughter
- Perley C Hamlin - Son
- Benjamin W Hamlin - Son
This was the part that I knew. We know who the children of Louis and Beth from the Autobiography of Eva Hamlin. We also knew the profession of Louis as Jeweler. This was also listed on the census.
So, I started to record this items, just so I could say that I searched the census. I was writing away, when I found that there were other individuals in the home. - Abbie R Robinson - Sister in-law
This was great that Eva's sister could live with them for a time. But I kept reading and found: - Kate C Corren - Servant
See for yourself. I have attached these two forms. Just click on them to enlarge them.
Judy never told me that the Hamlin's had a servant. No wonder there were so many children. No wonder that Abbie was staying there. No wonder that Eva was all over the map with different meetings, teaching Shakespeare, and socials, and those trips to Yosemite and Bishop California, and was so involved with politics.
There were still other fascinating things I found searching in all of these census. For example I was not able to locate in the census Louis Hamlin's father Oscar Hamlin. My records show that he died in 1912. But where was he living during the 1900 and 1910 Census? The same goes for his mother? And perhaps the question, why did not Harriet Amanda Hamlin live with here son? [I found a Harriet Hamlin - Mother-in-law living in Augusta Maine]He probably still had one brother living, George Herman Hamlin, where was he living? [Louis survived one brother, Reuben and one sister, Florence]
Other items include: In the 1920 Census the servant is not listed. Why, what happened to the need for a cook? Plus the relationship for everyone was listed as 'border'. How could they be a 'border' in their own home?
In the 1900 Census the occupation of Louis Hamlin is listed as 'Traveling Collector'. Wow, that is interesting. This is also where they only had two children, [Roger - Beth].
Another question that just burns to be asked is: If the Hamlins were so well off, then why did not he assist the family in the crisis in 1939? Of course Louis passed away in November of that year, but something could have been done, don't you think?
Another question that needs to be asked is who was Perley Chamberlain named after? Or I should say who is the first Chamberlain that is is named after? Was it Oscar or Temperance? [Most of the children were named after former family members]
And leave your comments. I would like to know more of things. How about just trying to list all of the personalities that shout for attention in this picture?
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
First Mormons in Stockton
At the intersection of I-5 and Hwy 120 is a Historical Marker. It indicates the location of the Ship Comet, the first to sail into the great valley of California.
The ship carried a party of 20 Mormon pioneers in 1846. They established the Community called 'New Hope'. The colony was later known as Stanislaus City. See #436-#437
When we were in California in 2006, we were invited to Duane's home in Modesto. I insisted we drive down I-5, by the Mossdale Y. This is the intersection of Hwy 120 and I-5. The intersection also crosses the San Joaquin River. While driving by this location I mentioned this is the spot where the Mormons first landed in California and started a community of their own. John was pre-occupied and did not hear my full expaination. So I am attempting to enhance the history of Stockton here.
Stockton was founded by a man named Charles Weber, and he named it after a friend he had, Commodore Stockton, from the Bear Flag revolt.
Sam Brannon has quite a history also. Sam Brannon sailed on the ship 'Brooklin'. A ship that brought passengers into California. He was an opportunist. Some could describe him as a con man. He communicated with Brigham Young several times. But in the end, he stayed in California and died a poor man. He did a great deal to establish California on the Map. The first store in the area was established by Sam Brannon near the Sacramento River, taking advantage of the convenient waterfront location and another settlement sprang up called Sacramento. So while everyone was panning for gold Sam Brannon opened up a store and cashed in on all the money. He also started newspapers in San Fransicco.
Samuel Brannan started the city's first newspaper the California Star.
Samuel was also on he way back to Sacrament when he met men from the Mormon Batallion. He instructed Azaria Smith and Henry Bigler, Israel Evans, and others that they were to stay another year before returning to Salt Lake City. These young men were with John Marshal when gold was discovered. They found jobs building a saw mill up the south fork of the American River. It was Azaria that recored in his journal that gold was discovered on January 24, 1948. Samual Brannon was the one that announced this in San Fransico. It is reported that Azaria did not care about the gold he just wanted to get back to his family in Salt Lake.
It is also interesting to note that the young men were never paid for there work on the saw mill, and that they brought about $30,000 worth of gold back to Salt Lake. Sam Brannon was also collecting tithing from all the California Mormons. Sam Brannan refused to send back a cut of his riches. He is reported to have told emissaries from Salt Lake that he would "turn over tithing money if they showed him a receipt from God."
In the 1850's Brannan became a major business force in San Francisco, establishing banks, a railroad and a telegraph company, and accumulating much land. He did much to advance education. Brannan was always "aggressive but liberal in his views, showing no signs of sectarianism" according to the historian Hubert Hugh Bancroft who asserts that he "probably did more for San Francisco... than was effected by the combined efforts of scores of better men." Bancroft describes Brannan as "shrewd in his dealings, as famous for his acts of charity and open-handed liberality as for his enterprise, giving also frequent proofs of personal bravery." Sam did not do well in his later years.
Also in stockton is a significan landmark called "Mormon Slough". It is a river way that pulls most of the water from the Calaveras River and dumps it into the Stockton Channel. It was used to stop a great deal of flooding that accured in the area. It begins on the Calaveras River near Bellota, travels westerly near Linden and Copperopolis, and finaly crosses under Hwy 99 near Hwy 4 before it empties into Stockton Channel at Weber Avenue and Hunter Street. See 'The Spring Floods'. The best map of Mormon Slough I found is here.
Another interesting item about Stockton is the scriptures that were given to Charles Weber for land. When we visited the muesum at Mickey's Grove, we saw a display of Charles Weber the founder of Stockton. There under glass was a book with the title "The Holy Scriptures compiled by Joseph Smith". Now what is the history of this event? What land did the mormons want to obtain in trade for a book of scriptures? I have not been able to learn much about this book and the gift to Charles Weber.
John wanted to be introduced to Stockon, the place where I was raised. But there is a great deal to learn about Stockton that I never knew when I lived there.
The ship carried a party of 20 Mormon pioneers in 1846. They established the Community called 'New Hope'. The colony was later known as Stanislaus City. See #436-#437
When we were in California in 2006, we were invited to Duane's home in Modesto. I insisted we drive down I-5, by the Mossdale Y. This is the intersection of Hwy 120 and I-5. The intersection also crosses the San Joaquin River. While driving by this location I mentioned this is the spot where the Mormons first landed in California and started a community of their own. John was pre-occupied and did not hear my full expaination. So I am attempting to enhance the history of Stockton here.
Stockton was founded by a man named Charles Weber, and he named it after a friend he had, Commodore Stockton, from the Bear Flag revolt.
Sam Brannon has quite a history also. Sam Brannon sailed on the ship 'Brooklin'. A ship that brought passengers into California. He was an opportunist. Some could describe him as a con man. He communicated with Brigham Young several times. But in the end, he stayed in California and died a poor man. He did a great deal to establish California on the Map. The first store in the area was established by Sam Brannon near the Sacramento River, taking advantage of the convenient waterfront location and another settlement sprang up called Sacramento. So while everyone was panning for gold Sam Brannon opened up a store and cashed in on all the money. He also started newspapers in San Fransicco.
Samuel Brannan started the city's first newspaper the California Star.
Samuel was also on he way back to Sacrament when he met men from the Mormon Batallion. He instructed Azaria Smith and Henry Bigler, Israel Evans, and others that they were to stay another year before returning to Salt Lake City. These young men were with John Marshal when gold was discovered. They found jobs building a saw mill up the south fork of the American River. It was Azaria that recored in his journal that gold was discovered on January 24, 1948. Samual Brannon was the one that announced this in San Fransico. It is reported that Azaria did not care about the gold he just wanted to get back to his family in Salt Lake.
It is also interesting to note that the young men were never paid for there work on the saw mill, and that they brought about $30,000 worth of gold back to Salt Lake. Sam Brannon was also collecting tithing from all the California Mormons. Sam Brannan refused to send back a cut of his riches. He is reported to have told emissaries from Salt Lake that he would "turn over tithing money if they showed him a receipt from God."
In the 1850's Brannan became a major business force in San Francisco, establishing banks, a railroad and a telegraph company, and accumulating much land. He did much to advance education. Brannan was always "aggressive but liberal in his views, showing no signs of sectarianism" according to the historian Hubert Hugh Bancroft who asserts that he "probably did more for San Francisco... than was effected by the combined efforts of scores of better men." Bancroft describes Brannan as "shrewd in his dealings, as famous for his acts of charity and open-handed liberality as for his enterprise, giving also frequent proofs of personal bravery." Sam did not do well in his later years.
Also in stockton is a significan landmark called "Mormon Slough". It is a river way that pulls most of the water from the Calaveras River and dumps it into the Stockton Channel. It was used to stop a great deal of flooding that accured in the area. It begins on the Calaveras River near Bellota, travels westerly near Linden and Copperopolis, and finaly crosses under Hwy 99 near Hwy 4 before it empties into Stockton Channel at Weber Avenue and Hunter Street. See 'The Spring Floods'. The best map of Mormon Slough I found is here.
Another interesting item about Stockton is the scriptures that were given to Charles Weber for land. When we visited the muesum at Mickey's Grove, we saw a display of Charles Weber the founder of Stockton. There under glass was a book with the title "The Holy Scriptures compiled by Joseph Smith". Now what is the history of this event? What land did the mormons want to obtain in trade for a book of scriptures? I have not been able to learn much about this book and the gift to Charles Weber.
John wanted to be introduced to Stockon, the place where I was raised. But there is a great deal to learn about Stockton that I never knew when I lived there.
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