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Charles and Anna Anderson
Charles and Anna Anderson were called to settle St. Johns, Arizona when they were 28 years old. He was successful in the sheep business, and had acquired some land in Grantsville. He had been elected to the City Council and was serving as the City Assessor and Collector for Grantsville. Charles and Anna had two children - 5 year old Charles and nearly 3 year old Anna. They were leaving their family and friends, and Charles would not see his father again. On September 2, 1884 they began their 44 day journey to Arizona. This blog will follow their journey Arizona.
It has been 150 years since Charles left Sweden with his mother Maria, brother Claus, and sister, Hilda to come to America and settled in the Rocky Mountains. This blog is dedicated to Charles and Anna and the legacy they left their descendants.
Statue of Hilda Anderson Erickson who lived to be 108 and was the last pioneer who came to the
Salt Lake Valley before1869 to pass away. She was the sister of C. P. Anderson, and
was with him when they arrived in American 150 years ago as of July 31, 1866
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| Anthon Anderson, youngest grandson of C.P. Anderson with Hilda Erickson in Grantsville |
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| Hilda Anderson Erickson Statue in Grantsville, Utah with Keary and Samra Workman of Tooele, Utah |
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| Shirley Anderson with Hilda Erickson |
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| Grant Davis with Hilda Erickson |
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| Dixon,Anthon, Bonnie, and Christine Anderson |
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| LDS Chapel- Dedicated 1866 |
Charles gave his farewell address here August 31, 1884
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| Organ Displayed in DUP Museum - Grantsville, Utah |
Annie and Matilda played this organ. Annie married Charles Anderson and his
brother John married her sister, Matilda. Possibly the first organ in Tooele County.
Tillie and Annie were the first
to touch the sacred lyre.
But John and Charlie walked them off
as wives of their desire.
It seemed anyone who played for the Church choir got a husband.
The poem continues.
If any wants to get a wife
this choir is just the place.
Good housewives we keep on hand
to suit most any case.
Our leader he too begins to this the
organ it must rest.
The boys all seem to take away
his well trained organist.
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Grant, Thank you so very much for doing this history of our ancestors. I'm so grateful to you for your interest your effort and your hard work. I have a great interest in my ancestors' history.
ReplyDeleteGeorge, Thank you for stopping by my blog.
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