Jessine and Frantz are my GGGG Grandparents, The only surviving child, Severin is my GGG Grandfather. Thank you for sharing the whole story…Severine would Marry Cathrine Alphina Palmer, together they had 13 children, My GG grandfather Severin F. was the oldest.

Her daughter, Annie Jane’s journal tells of the their mother being carried off after their grandfather was mortally wounded. She relates that she and her brother ran for the wagon train, tells of the multiple arrows in her back that were incredibly painful, but half stopped by the fact that she was wearing overalls.

No one ever heard from Elizabeth again. Her death date is often listed as 1866 because that is the day she was kidnapped. She is mentioned briefly here:
http://www.lds.org/churchhistory/library/pioneerdetails/0,15791,4018-1-33535,00.html

Jensine was an elect lady. I believe her life mission was to ensure that her husband and child’s feet were firmly planted on the path to Zion – both physically, and spiritually. They chose to honor her ultimate sacrifice by finishing the journey, and staying true to the church and their covenants. By doing this, they ensured her posterity would have the blessings of the Restoration and the opportunity of exaltation together, forever.

It’s humbling to think about, but each day we are living off of the legacy someone else created before us, and in turn our daily choices are creating a legacy that future generations must depend upon. Let’s hope our legacy will be as honorable as Jensine and Frants. Thank you for telling their story.

thanks, ray, but how long do you think mr. atwood would have put up with my whining for a wi-fi signal?

If you are a different ellen, oh, well.

And Catania, I think you should feel free to add as many exclamation points as you want. If this woman were my ancestor, I’d probably have written my comment in my best H*Y*M*A*N K*A*P*L*A*N imitation.