Comments on: Chaplain B.H. Roberts Leads a March of the Mormon Battalion

By: Ardis E. Parshall

Ardis E. Parshall — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:38:55 +0000

Thanks, all, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed this. I don’t know how many soldiers would have enjoyed an extra 12-mile hike, but if anyone could make that seem like an honor to be envied by other men, it would be B.H. Roberts. What an experience for grandsons to have!

By: Kevin Henson

Kevin Henson — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:36:39 +0000

Hi Ardis…
Our little group just completed the first end-to-end rehike following the Battalion’s 1846-47 route – all the way from Iowa to California.
Our research has brought to light a lot of little details – but we hadn’t heard about BH Roberts with this group.
Thanks for sharing.
(would appreciate a contact)

By: Rick Grunder

Rick Grunder — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:18:40 +0000

Really fascinating, Ardis, and quite touching!

By: Maurine

Maurine — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:34:07 +0000

I loved this story, another episode in the life of B. H. Roberts. The account of the men giving three cheers to Col Richard Young, who said that it was “unmilitary” but pleasant, made me smile at their enthusiasm.

By: Hunter

Hunter — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:24:18 +0000

Very interesting post. Thanks.

I especially liked that first (unposed) photo of them on the bluff with flag planted. Some are standing at attention, others are more relaxed; some look lost in thought, others look like they are listening intently to Chaplain Roberts. Great shot.

By: Ray

Ray — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 17:10:42 +0000

Thanks, Ardis.

By: J. Stapley

J. Stapley — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 15:09:48 +0000

I have loved this series; thanks for this wonderful installment.

By: Mark B.

Mark B. — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 14:25:06 +0000

Hyrum A. Adair was my grandmother’s cousin. I would guess that she never knew him–William Bailey Maxwell, their grandfather who was the Mormon Battalion veteran, had three wives, a lot of children, and unnumbered grandchildren.