Carl Eric Lindholm (Skantz)

Fumbo, Uppsala, Sweden 16 Nov 1835 – 19 Apr 1875 Tooele, Utah (Tooele Cemetery)

Father: John Pehrsson Skantz Mother: Britta Catarina Olsson Wife: Johanna Nilsson Children: Charles Franklin Parley Thecla Clara Martha Albert Alma Eric Occupation: Tailor, adobe brick maker

Carl Eric Lindholm was born 16, November 1835 at Upsala Lan, Fumbo Socken Locksta County, Sweden, the son of John Pehrsson (Pehrsson) Skantz (Skanty) and Britta (Brita) Catarina (Catherine) (Carin) Olsson. He was the second son of this union. Johan Petter born 30, Jan 1833 was his only brother.

Little is known of grandfather’s early life, but from a diary (found at the end of this history translated from Swedish) which dates 1 Jan 1860, he being 25 years of age, we find him serving as a native (his homeland) missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints, with a strong testimony of its truthfulness. He took time off to do enough tailoring to pay for copies of the Book of Mormon and other tracts to distribute where people would accept them. He was baptized into the Church the 27 Jan 1856; The only one of his family to join the new religion.

Before this he served as an apprentice in several tailoring shops, with each giving their recommendation of his ability and integrity and good work; thus qualifying him to become an accomplished tailor. When one completes this fete in their country they are entitled to change their names. He and his brother changed theirs from Skantz to Lindholm. The name Lindholm was taken from the name of a beautiful island covered with trees, flowers and shrubs. [Carl was an officer in the Swedish Army and upon his honorable release was given the opportunity to change his name. (From a history written by Sherman Lindholm) ]

Carl Eric had a very good education. He was an excellent penman, and was often interpreter for those not familiar with the Swedish and English languages. He was secretary for many missionary and conference meetings. He also kept financial reports of

Carl Eric Lindholm - 1 missionary districts. In reading his dairy he speaks of going into the peoples’ homes as a missionary, teaching the Gospel, making clothes for them in their homes and reading and writing letters for them. He also mentions translating from the Liahona and Millennial Star, early Church publications. It seems that the collecting of money was difficult and he was anxious to save to go to Zion. He was released from his mission 22 Mar 1861, then being Conference President.

Many times he mentioned receiving and writing letters to “My Sweetheart”, Johanna Nilsson, who he converted to the Gospel. He met her while she worked in Barthel’s Tailor Shop as a vest maker in Sundsvall, Sweden. He baptized her 21 Feb 1869 at night through a hole in the ice, because of the prejudice toward the Mormons. Carl rejoiced to see this young lady accept the truth. They became close friends. At the Taylor Shop she was called “The Pretty Girl at Barthel’s”. This friendship developed into love between Carl and Johanna and when she went to Stockholm to work they exchanged love letters.

Oh, happy day, when he received word he could go to Zion soon after his mission release. He met his sweetheart in Copenhagen, Denmark, and together they made preparations to sail. They were married on board the sailing vessel “Monarch of the Sea” by his Mission President, John VanCott, 15 May 1861. There were other saints from England, Wales, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Switzerland, France, Ireland and Scotland accompanying them to the “Promised Land”.

They were on the ocean 34 days –then by train to Florence, Nebraska with many changes in-between. July 4th and 5th the wagons and oxen were distributed. They came west with Captain Wooley’s Train of covered wagons, arriving in Salt Lake the 22 Sept 1861. They were helped financially with the “Perpetual Emigration Fund”. My father related how they worked and saved to pay it back to the Church. Soon after their arrival in Salt Lake they went to Tooele, Utah where they made their home.

Eight children were born to this couple, Charles born 15 Sept 1862 died 29 Nov 1900 Franklin born 23 Apr 1864 died 29 Dec 1948 married- Agnes Stewart 10 Oct 1888 Parley born 19 July 1866 died 5 Oct 1867 Thecla born 29 Jan 1868 died 23 Dec 1931 married- Francis D. Horman 17 Nov 1886 Clara born 27 Dec 1869 died 8 Jan 1870 Martha born 12 Nov 1870 died 26 Feb 1888 Albert born 24 Apr 1873 died 23 May 1920 married- Agnes Adams 14 Dec 1898 Alma Eric born 26 Apr 1875 died 7 Mar 1947

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married – Agnes Smith 12 Oct 1899

The hardships of pioneer life seemed to affect grandfather’s health. He had been used to sewing in warm tailoring shops, then to work in the fields and making adobe bricks, caused him to have ill health. On 19 Apr 1875 he passed away, one week before my father, Alma Eric was born, at the age of 40 years.

Throughout the record he kept, they observed the Sabbath Day, fasted and prayed and remained “True to their Faith” in their pioneer home never complaining of their hardships, but thankful for being in Zion.

The above sketch written July 1959, with information received from some other members of the family. – Vella Lindholm Evans.

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Another History of Carl Eric Lindholm Written by his granddaughter, Emily Lindholm, October 20, 1927

Carl Eric Lindholm, son of John Skanty and Brita Catherine Olsson, Upsala Lan, Fumbo Socken Locksta County, Sweden, was born November 16, 1835 at Fumbo.

He served as an officer in the army as a young man, at which time an officer in the army had a chance to change their surname if they so desired. Carl Eric changed his surname from Skanty to Lindholm.

At one time, when Andrew Jensen, assistant Church Historian, was in Tooele auditing the Ward books, he asked my father, Albert Lindholm, how we came by the name of Lindholm. When father said he did not know, Brother Jensen said that “Lindholm” was taken from an island in Sweden that was covered with grass, trees, palms and all kinds of beautiful shrubs. He said it was the most beautiful place he had ever seen, and that Lindholm was the most beautiful name in the Swedish language.

After leaving the army, Carl Eric took up tailor work. He embrace the Gospel of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Sweden and served as a native missionary at Stockholm. It was during his missionary work, that Carl Eric Lindholm met a young lady, Johanna Nilsson, in whom he became very much interested.

In the Spring of 1861, Carl Eric Lindholm left his native land, coming to North America by boat.

In company with other Saints going to Zion, was the young woman he had converted to the church. On May 16, 1961, Carl Eric Lindholm and Johanna Nilsson were united in marriage on shipboard somewhere on the Atlantic Ocean [on the ‘Monarch of the Sea’.

As soon as they landed, they started for Utah. They settled in Tooele, and made their home on the north end or Main Street where they lived to bring up a large family.

Their first home was a dugout. As soon as possible Carl built one room of adobes; later other rooms were added. This home is in use today, owned and lived in by William H. Sharp (383 North Main St, Tooele, Utah). They have many modern appliances. It is warm in winter and cool in summer. The walls are almost 12 inches thick.

Whenever people needed tailoring done, Carl and Johanna would do their work, most of the time rewarded with food or things for their home. They also did other work on

Carl Eric Lindholm - 4 farms and gardening. Carl engaged in his occupation of tailoring, where he and his wife worked faithfully to care for the following children whom God had blessed them with:

Charles died 29 Nov 1900 Franklin married Agnes Stewart Parley died 5 Oct 1867 Thecla married Francis D. Horman Clara died 8 Jan 1870 Martha died 26 Feb 1888 Albert married Agnes Adams Alma married Agnes Smith

Carl Eric Lindholm died April 19, 1875 in Tooele, and was buried in the Tooele Cemetery.

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Adobes

The adobes were made in a big mud pit. It was necessary for Carl and his companion, Robert Mattins to mix the mud with their bare feet. Doing this work ruined Carl’s health, serious kidney trouble developed and he passed away at the age of 40 years. Many homes built with this list of adobes are still in use in Tooele, Utah.

Carl and Johanna’s two youngest sons, Albert and Alma learned how to do plumbing. When they were very young men they installed a bathroom for their widow mother in this Pioneer Home. Few homes at that time, 1890, could boast of such a luxury.

Carl and Johanna’s posterity at this date, Aug 13, 1957, number 307

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Our Pioneer Heritage Tooele County page 48 They came in 1861

Carl Eric Lindholm was born November 16, 1835, at Finnbo, Sweden, the son of Johannes Persson Skantz and Britta Catarina Olsson. He had one older brother, John (Jan) Petter Skantz and later on these two brothers had their name legally changed to Lindholm. Carl heard the teachings of the missionaries in his native land and was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints January 27, 1856. He was the only member of his family to join. While serving as a missionary he earned money doing tailoring work, a trade he had learned as a young boy, acting as interpreter for those not familiar with the Swedish and English languages, and also serving as secretary and keeper of the financial reports of the missionary districts. While working at the tailoring trade he became acquainted with Johanna Nilsson, who had also accepted the gospel, being baptized February 21, 1859. The friendship developed into love and they became engaged. It was necessary for her to go to Stockholm, but she soon wrote Carl asking him to join her there so that they could make plans to go to America together. On May 15, 1861, Carl and Johanna were married by Mission President John Van Cott on board the Monarch of the Sea en route to the New World. Apostle Lyman Rich and George Q. Cannon were also on the ship and were advising many young couples to get married since the vessel was over crowded and it would make traveling more comfortable for all. The boat docked in New York from whence they journeyed to Florence, Nebraska and joined the company of Captain Samuel A. Woolley, arriving in Salt Lake City September 22nd of that year. Carl was ill most of the way across the plains. On September 24 they accompanied Lars Nilsson to Tooele where they were kindly received by Mrs. Nilsson. Carl and Johanna worked at their trade of tailoring and also did farming and any other work they could find to earn food and necessities for their first home in Utah, which was a dugout. As soon as possible Carl built a one room house of adobes and later on other rooms were added. This home is in use today, owned and lived in by William H. Sharp at 383 North Main Street. The walls are almost twelve inches thick. Carl and Johanna’s children were all born in this home except the two first ones. In May 1865 Carl E. Lindholm and Robert Mattins started a joint account of their adobe making: During the month of May they made some 4350 adobes; June, 2550; July; 5600 and August approximately 5000. This was in addition to working in the hay and garden, also time out for tailoring work. Carl also made 400 adobes for himself in July. The adobes were made in a big mud pit. It was necessary for Carl and Robert to mix the mud with their bare feet. Doing this work caused Carl’s health to break; a serious kidney trouble developed, and he passed away at the age of forty years. Many of the adobe homes in Tooele built of adobes were manufactured by these two men and are still in use. Carl and Johanna’s two youngest sons, Albert and Alma learned how to do plumbing. When they were very young men they installed a bathroom for their widowed mother in this pioneer home. Few residences at that time, 1890, could boast such a luxury. --Martha H Lingren

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Our Pioneer Heritage Tooele County page ? They came in 1861

The use of adobes soon came into use. One of the first adobe yards in Tooele was located in the southwest part of town. Mr. Lindholm and Mr. Hugh Rogers were among the first to practice the art of adobe making. They dug their own clay and used molds to press them into the desired size. The first adobe building was located on the corner of First South and Main Streets on the N.E. corner. This was a fine big structure two and a half stories high. It was used as a hotel and boarding house for more than forty years before it was torn down. In the building was a large room used by the community as a gathering place for dances, home dramatics and it was also the scene of many parties for distinguished visitors. “The Nelson” on the east side of Main Street, about First North was built about this time and was used for the same purposes. The Overland Stage stopped here to allow the passengers time for meals and to rest from the constant pitch, bump and rock of the coach over the rough roads. Mark Twain stayed here on his way to Nevada. This building was later converted into an apartment house and sheltered countless families in its more than fifty years of use. A little over a year ago it was torn down. Other early adobe homes were those of the Dews, Cleggs, Bonelli and Atkins which are still in use. As a general rule the houses were one story high with four or five rooms and sometimes an attic room finished under the steep roof for the needs of the growing families. The sage and prairie grass grew high and the summers were long and hot in Tooele Valley. The fear of fire was ever with the pioneers so they soon began to build a distinctive type of house. This was a two story structure. The windows were not too big or too many on the ground floor. The second story was reached by a rather steep stairway. They reasoned that if intruders came they could retreat to the upper floor and the head of the house could then shoot down the stairway with advantage. The windows on all sides could be used as lookouts, and the high pitch roof was far away from flying sparks. The Tolman, Elkinton and Ormes homes were built in this manner. They were the first nice homes built outside of the mud wall and were erected in the early 1870’s.

Our Pioneer Heritage Tooele County page ? They Came in 1861

Adobe Rock-If you had been one of the early pioneers sent out to explore the Tooele Valley in the year 1847 and 1848, you would have seen a large pile of rocks resembling a fort lying year the north entrance of a valley covered with grass. This valley would appear to be about 25 miles long and 15 miles wide. Climbing on top of these rocks you would discover that the only inhabitants of the valley was a band of Indians camped on the wet side of the valley. You would also find antelopes, cranes, snipes, gulls and mosquitoes abounded there if you should tarry at the spot for long. These rocks formed a conspicuous land mark from which is seen all of Tooele Valley. About 30 rods west of these rocks was a large spring. Soon after his arrival in Utah, Captain Howard Stansbury, government surveyor, built a small adobe house for the use of he herders. These herders were taking care of government mules and other stock at this large spring now known as Adobe Springs. Soon the name “Adobe Rock” was given to this land mark because of the adobe house built close to it.

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Draft of letter sent to his parents living in Sweden 25 Dec 1863

My Dear Parents: Best Wishes.

Your letter dated Mar. 18, 1863 was received last October. The reason it has been six months on the way I cannot quite understand but I surmise is has been laying in the Post Office in Great Salt Lake City most of the time for the lack of sufficient postage, so it would be well if you in the future would sacrifice enough pennies on the letters when you send them that I could receive them immediately from the mail carrier here. Otherwise, I must wait till I may chance to see it advertised in the paper and after that go 35 miles to get it because here where I live we have no Post Office. The contents of the letter were sorrowful that my brother James (J. P. Lindholm) in his best years laid himself down to die. It was unexpected. I had received no letter from him since I came to America so that I was almost tired out with waiting for letters from him and you. I thought you did not wish to answer me, therefore, I did not write til I should hear from you. You must understand that it was no pleasure for me to write letter after letter and receive no reply. I note that you my parents had health when you wrote, (which gives me happiness). The Lord be praised, therefore, myself and my wife Hanna have health which we have had since last wrote, except for two or three weeks last year in September. Hanna was poorly after she had her son. He is now 15 months the 15th of this December. A finely fine lad. His name is Carl (Charles) he can now walk and even talks and plays a great deal. It would be wonderful if he could see his grand-father and grand-mother. I can truly say to you that we have been abundantly blessed since we came here. I have built me a house in which we now live and next Spring as soon as it is possible, I shall build another because I have the materials almost paid. Would have had it built this summer but for the fact the builder didn’t get to it before winter came. It will be a sort of brick house although we do not burn much brick here, but for the most part built with it as it is. It is made from light colored clay that quite closely resembles real brick and withstands the rain quite well. A house such as I plan building next summer will cost approximately $600.00 complete. I have been earning quite well during the summer, making such brick as I have described. During this summer, I have earned 8 head of cattle at this work besides much else for both clothing and food. So you can see we are doing well and are contented. We could never have done so well in Sweden as we have here. I have even bought me some land so that I can grow many potatoes, carrots and other variety of things that I need. When you write to me next time, tell me what kind of sickness James had and if he was sick very long and if he had discontinued as cutter (tailor) wasteras. Inasmuch, as you were at Stockholm at his funeral, was he working as apprentice again? Also concerning his wife – how is she situated? Does she live in Stockholm and is the child living? Write about as many things as you can that are of interest for you must know they are valuable letters and must be filled with news. One cannot send them as often as when I lived in Sweden. We could then write one another and it only cost 6 Ora. I must now close for this time by wishing you a pleasant continuation of the New Year. Write soon and let me know how things are with you. Excuse my delay since it is now 3 months since I received your letter but I have not had time to write before. Therefore, today on Christmas Day, I set myself to do it. Greetings to all who will be greeted by me and tell them that I am doing well, both temporally and spiritually. I am as formerly, devoted to the same Faith that you knew me to have when I left Sweden, and hope to remain constant in it to the end of my days. I know from past experiences you do not care to hear anything concerning it so will neither write about it. Your Son, Carol Eric Lindholm

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Money Embarrassment

Poverty, O poverty I believe I am complaining Right now my purse is very empty I have scarcely enough for a bath.

The mail coach is soon to leave I feel an aching for the pocket Which I with the mail may send away For twelve shillings—aye there’s the rub.

Twelve shillings! Cannot be found in my pocket Tho I turned it inside out.

Lining I have bought for a Riksdoler For the vest, that now lies finished Oh, for it I could get four dollar, I no longer would have to beg.

Edholm does not come down here So that I may have reply about the journey, I believe my wrath is growing And placing wrinkles on my nose.

I should also go to Barthels, To earn me some money for household needs. But for the thought about the other I must needs continue to delay.

I think Edlund soon will come With the money from Tegunda So that I may journey, I smile at the thought, Oh! That the time were here.

Then! Immediately I take my leaves from Sundsvall, God bless you who remain, Some odds and ends, I will sell Of little value to take along with me. verses by Carl Eric Lindholm

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This is the sailing ship Carl Eric and Johanna A clipper ship, Monarch of Lindholm came to the Sea, was the largest America on. Also were sailing vessel to transport Latter-day Saints to America. married on this ship. It also carried the two largest LDS companies—955 and 974 people.

The Monarch of the Sea carried 759 passengers from Scandinavia to America in 1864

Monarch of the Sea

Ship: 1979 tons: 223' x 44' x 24' Built: 1854 by Roosevelt Coyce & Co. at New York City, New York

Of the Mormon companies crossing the water under sail, the two largest were transported over the Atlantic in the largest sailing ship used by the Saints-the Monarch of the Sea. According to one of these passengers, she was "an excellent vessel, large, roomy, new and clean."* The 1929 Mormons in the two companies were an assembly of nations, coming from England, Wales, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, France, and Switzerland. The first company, consisting of 955 Saints, sailed from Liverpool on 16 May 1861. Elder Jabez Woodard presided over the passengers, which included some returning missionaries. His counselors were Elders Hans O. Hansen and Niels Wilhelmsen. Captain William R. Gardner of Providence, Rhode Island, commanded the ship. An experienced mariner, he apparently was master of the 934-ton ship Huguenot in 1849 for the New Line. During the passage the Saints were organized into eleven wards and lived together harmoniously. There were eleven weddings, nine deaths, and four births on shipboard. After thirty-four days at sea the Monarch of the Sea dropped anchor on 19 June at New York.

The second company, totaling 974 Saints, sailed from Liverpool on 28 April 1864. Elder John Smith, patriarch to the church, was in charge of the emigrants. His counselors were Elders John D. Chase, Johan P. R. Johansen, and Parley P. Pratt, Jr. Master of the packet was Captain Robert Kirkaldy. This company also represented many nations, particularly Scandinavia. Although the voyage of thirty-six days was quite pleasant, the death toll was unusually high, forty-five according to George Q. Cannon and forty-one according to the passenger list. Most of those who died were apparently children. The ship arrived at New York on 3 June.

A big three-decker, this clipper ship was exceptionally strong and fast and operated in the Washington Line out of New York. Built with the usual three masts, a round stem, and billethead, she was owned by Captain William R. Gardner and other businessmen. After more than a quarter of a century in service the Monarch of the Sea was reported lost in 1880.

Scandinavian Emigrant Ships www.xmission.com

*Carl Eric Lindholm’s diary entry, 14 May 1861

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History compiled of ship and overland pioneer experience of Carl & Johanna’s company.

The Ensign July 1991

Overcrowding compounded the misery of seasickness, dysentery, cholera, and other diseases. Many emigrant companies exceeded five hundred passengers. Between decks, these men, women, and children huddled together in a heaving, rocking craft, suffering in body and spirit. Even under the best conditions and discipline, the situation created a fertile environment for the spread of disease. In 1861, during the first of her two emigrant passages, the Monarch of the Sea carried 955 Latter-day Saints. The passengers were housed on three decks. Families were berthed amidships, where there was somewhat more space, but single individuals were cramped uncomfortably together. The resourceful company president found a happy solution. He suggested that betrothed couples be married to relieve the imbalance. Many marriages were promptly solemnized, and the congestion eased. In 1866, during her second voyage with emigrants, the German square-rigger Humboldt sailed from Hamburg to New York with 328 Saints aboard. According to Olof Jenson, a steerage passenger, their diet consisted largely of soup, potatoes, fish, bread and hardtack biscuits. Huge iron pots “so large the cook could get inside” were used for cooking. No bread was baked, and the biscuits were “extremely hard and dry.” Potatoes were soggy and sour. Drinking water from the Elbe River was stored in wooden barrels. Burned black on the inside, the barrels turned the water as “black as coal.”

On Board Monarch of the Sea

The Scandinavian Saints were joined on the ship by Saints from England and other European countries, making this the largest company of Saints to travel across the Atlantic in one boat, and the Monarch of the Sea, a packet ship, was the largest vessel that had carried L.D.S. emigrants up to that date. It was the third vessel sailing to America in 1861 with L.D.S. companies on board.

Passengers on Monarch of the Sea

Country Of Origin Adults Children Infants Total

England 161 21 11 193

Denmark 304 65 16 385

Sweden 104 18 6 128

Norway 53 14 67

Others 142 30 10 182

TOTAL 764 148 43 955

Number of Tickets: 424 Agent: George Q. Cannon 34

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There were 385 Saints who had money enough to pay for teams and 21 who were going to push a handcart from Winter Quarters to Zion.35

Carl Eric Lindholm was in this company and wrote of the ship:

It is an excellent vessel, large, roomy, new and clean. Here are English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Swiss, French. Welsh, Irish and Scotch Saints all together.36

At this point we know Rasmus was in the company. He had ticket #412 and was listed as 24 years old, a laborer, with the address of P. Nielsen, Liverpool. Eight other young men listed this same address. Also on the ship was Hans Jensen [Boesen], Rasmus' future brother-in-law. Hans had ticket #353 and was listed as 23 years old, a musician, from Skive Conference, Jutland.37 Hans paid 90 Rigs. for his fare.38

No mention was made of the fare Rasmus paid. Probably the mission paid it, because he was an honorably discharged missionary.39

Peter Nielsen reported in his journal that the following day, Wednesday, 15 May, the emigrants were assigned their berths on board ship and received provisions for the first time. According to Brother Lindholm, the passengers received their food allowances of cheese, bacon, meat, rice, tea, sugar, potatoes, pepper, mustard, and water.40

Five couples were married on board ship by Pres. John Van Cott, including Elder Saamund Gudmandsen and Ellen Marie Mock of Norway, as well as Bro. Lindholm and Johanne Nilsson, whom he had converted in Sweden. More couples were married later.

The ship was anchored in the River Mersey, Liverpool.41 On Thursday Apostles Amasa Lyman, Charles C. Rich, and George Q. Cannon of the British Mission came on board ship and, along with Pres. Van Cott and others, counseled with the emigrating Saints. Elders John Van Cott, Jabez Woodard and John L. Smith translated in Danish, German and French. "An excellent spirit prevailed."42

Brother Lindholm reported that "they counseled everyone to be friendly, patient, peaceable, charitable, and tolerant to one another. They blessed us in the name of the Lord."43

On 11 September 1861 the Deseret News reported that because there had been so many immigrants that year, the various companies "attracted less attention than usual”. Between 4,000 and 5,000 people made the trip during the 1861 season.

Peder Nielsen wrote of his arrival: "Here we were met by many people, among whom were several acquaintances who bid us welcome to Zion. After we had made our encampment in the usual place in the city, a number of the emigrants left the camp to accompany their friends and relatives to their respective homes.

"It was with peculiar feelings that I entered the City of the Saints."58

William Mulder wrote about this momentous and memorable occasion:

The actual arrival in the valley of the Great Salt Lake was for the convert-emigrants the high point of their lives, surpassing even the day they set foot on America's shore.

"One day as we were traveling I noticed the head team stop and the next and so on till an

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irregular circle was formed. I learned that we had just crossed the line into Utah and the company all bared and bowed their heads, and Niels Nielsen, the Presiding Elder, offered up a prayer of thanksgiving after which we proceeded on our journey."

The mood, the particular expectation at the moment of arrival, a trivial incident pleasant or unpleasant, often conditioned their future joy or disappointment in the spiritual claims and material promise of Zion.

"As we came out of Parley's canyon, the Saints met us in droves. . . and though we had our troubles on the journey, now every heart swelled with joy to see the snow covered mountains and beautiful valley where the fields and meadows were still partly green and many trees full of fruit."59

On 25 September 1861, the Deseret News reported the arrival of the Woolley company:

On Sunday evening, September 22nd, Captain S. A. Woolley arrived with his company of immigrants, mostly, if not entirely, composed of persons of Scandinavian birth.

There were some seventy wagons in the train. The number of persons we have not ascertained, but the wagons that passed our office after leaving the public square, were generally well filled with women and children, and with each team there were two or three men, all looking well and hearty. Among their implements we saw a goodly number of shovels and spades, which they unquestionably knew how to use.60

Samuel Woolley later said of the journey:

Although they (the Scandinavian Saints) did not speak English, the trip was successful."61

34. Emigration records of the Liverpool Office of the British Mission, F#256,691. 35. Loc. cit. See picture of the Monarch of the Sea on page 103 below. See also pictures of emigrants boarding a sailing vessel, pages 105 and 107. 36. "Samuel A. Woolley Company," Our Pioneer Heritage_ D.U.P., op. cit., 5:50. 37. Emigration Records of the Liverpool Office of British Mission, F#0256, 691, Monarch of the Sea, 1861, page 32. See also "Crossing the Ocean Index," F#298,432. Emigrating Saints often gave as their address the Church headquarters in Liverpool. 38. Emigration Records of the Scandinavian Mission, F#025,691. See Appendix E. 39. Mulder, op. cit., page 149. 40. Woolley, op. cit., 5:50. 41. E.L.T. Harrison, "Minutes of the Monarch of the Sea Conference," printed in Millenial Star, 23:4. See Appendix E for a copy of these minutes. 42. "Church Emigration," CHO, 16 May 1861, page 4. 43. Woolley, op. cit., 5:50.

58. Peter Nielsen and his family went to the home of Johan Svensson, the young man who had led the beginnings of the Church on Falster. See pages 49 and 76 above. 59. Mulder, op. cit., page k178. 60. Deseret News, 25 September 1861. 61. "Samuel Woolley Company," op. cit., 5:49.

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Diary of Carl Eric Lindholm

This diary was translated from Swedish to English by Henry G. Johnson who served as a missionary in the same area years later for Vella Lindholm Evans.

January 1860 (Missionary experiences) 1st Keep at home in Sundsvall (Sundswell). Preached for the saints and some strangers. 2nd Paid a visit to the smith Nilson at Rosenberg for a call in ones debts who is endorsed upon me by no Wahlstrom. Some hour after he came at home to me and talked further to me about it. Upon the same occasion I got to testify the truth of the Gospel who is revealed to the earth in these last days. All which he received friendly and bought tracts for 24 shillings. Paid a visit to the journeyman tailor N. Nilsson (Nils). 3rd Again to N. Nilsson according to prove a coat. Turn the wheel with the foot on the calander for Sister Carin Liljeholm. Sended off bed clothes to L.P. Pettersen at Ostersund. 4 I again to N. Nilsson according to fetch one letter to his sister Johanna. Paid a visit to the girls at Barthels. Talked much with Emeli Nordstrom about the Gospel. She showed forth her mourning and talked over that she mourned, regret, her sister Josephine who was travelled to Copenhagen and think can go upon a journey to America for she was Mormon. 5 Write letter to Johanna Nilsson, my Sweetheart and to sister D. C. Peterson at Copenhagen. 6 A day of fasting. Preached forenoon and afternoon to strangers. Paid a visit to us. Johanna Forsling was present at the large supper and after she prayed to God, that He would make known to her if this gospel was from Him, and that she then get to know it. The Lord hear her prayer for thine Sons sake Amen. 7 Wrote down the minutes on the conference record. 8 - 9 – 10 Ditto. 11 Wrote letter for Sister Stromshoe to her man. To my brother (in the flesh) to my father and to my Sweetheart and Nordbergs. Cut out trousers and vest for myself. 12 13 Preached that the gospel is eternal and unchangeable. Also taught the Brethren the value of training in preaching for the benefit of the congregation and we use Sunday forenoons for this purpose when no strangers are visiting us. Instructed the presiding Elder to send out the brethren with tracts in town between meetings. They commenced the same day. 14 - 15 – 16 Sewed my trousers, vest and coat. 17 Wrote a letter and statement for the Transtedt for which I received 12 ora (pennies) also prepared him title for Carin Liljeholm. 18 At home, read English and did some writing. 19 Translate an article from Millenial Star entitled, "Increase and Multiply.” Also tramped a mangle for C. Liljeholm. Visited Carin Cardell and Mdm Moberg. 20 During the forenoon at the preaching, training meeting. Spoke on the subject, "Faith". In the afternoon preached. Two strangers present. 21 Wrote letter for Mdm. Moberg for which received 12 ora. Also commenced translating from the Millenial Star an article entitled "Christian Preachers and Mormonism". Received letter from L. P. Enholm that he did not receive his money from Raganua his relations keep back his money for no reason, therefore my journey to Zion this year come to nothing. The same day received letter from my brother Lindholm. 22 I visited shoemaker, M. Nordquish and Carin Cardell. Received materials for a bedtick that I will make for the use of it. 23 Did some sewing. Attended conference meeting. 24 Basted together the coverlet. 25 Wrote letter to Joe Engberg. Received a letter from Van Cott with instructions to Peterson and my father. 26 Repaired a cot for me. 27 Preached to the congregation on the subject, "Faith in God". 28 Wrote letter to Lundback, Stockholm. N. O. Wahlstrom at Huddikswall. G. N. Lundholm at the same place. 29 Received letter from J. Engberg Fors Parish and from N. O. Wahlstrom - Huddikswall. Was invited to take dinner at Sister Carin Cardell's. Received three letters Lundholm. Visited the Lapps (Laplanders) in the City Park a herd of Reindeer of nearly 600. Received permission to preach one evening later in the week.

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Commenced repairing a coat for myself continued to complete the coat. At prayer meeting gave council to the Saints. Then translated from the Millenial Star, the following article - "The Wife". The wife should have the crown of her husband and her children the jewels. Her virtue shall be his pride and joy, not his virtues are not the only essentials for her husbands happiness. Here are other characteristics - temperament, good humor, patience, charity, these are highly essential. Her emotions should temper his sternness, where ever it is difficult - not selfishly oppose where ever convenient. Her hands should gently hinder him whenever he would take a wrong path. Not abruptly jerk him back when he has made a right selection. Her children would be like the pupils of her eyes. The wine and honey, of her heart and the beauty and joy of the household. They should be for him as the second Springtime of his youth, his summers bloom and the fruit of life's autumn and the heighth and warmth of his life's winter. Such should be the wife's virtues. Turn the spinning wheel with the foot on the calender for Sister C. Liljeholm. Paid a visit to Sister C. Cardell. Translated a letter from Zion out of the Millenial Star, Vol. 17 #3.

February 1860 1 Made a shirt for myself. 2 Received a letter from my sweetheart and from Josephine Nordstron. Turn the wheel with the foot on the calender (Spinning wheel) for Sister C. Liljeholm. Invited for dinner at Sister Carin Kardell's. 3 Day of fasting during forenoon held preaching, training meeting. The subject being, "The Faith of Jesus Christ". In the afternoon, preached to the Saints and six strangers. 4 Visited N. Nilsson and left a letter for him from his sister Johanna at 9 o'clock p.m. The district president Svedlund presided. C. E. Lindholm afterwards moved that A. Svedlund be released from his duty as presiding Elder and continue his former calling as traveling Elder in the Meclel Paid district. Deacon N. Janson to be ordained Elder and President for the Sundsvall Branch. Olaf Ollander ordained Priest and set apart as secretary for the Sundsvall Branch. Also called to take charge of the prayer meetings. Olaf Hallstrom ordained a teacher. Three were disfellowshipped for questionlike conduct. The charge brought a half year before. Adjourned at half past twelve. Svedlund and myself were invited to Sister Carin Cardell's to breakfast. 5 Wrote three letters, one to Pres. Van Cott, to Eva Sjoberg, and to my sweetheart in Copenhagen. 6 Wrote letter to Lundholm in Hudiksvall at 10 o'clock left Sundsvall in company with Elder H. Svedlund on a trip to Ballsta Smelter and left a sum of money to Malmberg on Brother Enholm's account at the same time making a missionary tour went 2 1/2 miles (18 miles English). Lodged at Klarke with Nils David Ohlson. Conversed much with them about the Gospel which they believe. They received a song book in pay for my lodging. 8 Left there at 10 a.m. Continued my journey to Isaac Jarson, thought to receive my lodging there but in vain, their attitude was very forbidden this time, where as previously they were happy in the testimony and bought tracts. Continued to Utonede, lodged there. 9 Visited a Danish tailor, Anderson, who was much enshrouded in doubt regarding the truthfulness of the Bible. From there to Brother O. Nordenstrom where I ate dinner. Learned that some misunderstanding had existed with him and some of the brethren, which had practically cleared up. Heard also that the brethren Nordfors and Engberg had gone to Ostersugd to preach. Went from there to Jonas Anderson, who was much saddened over the conduct of same. Comforted him and encouraged him not to be discouraged because of these conditions. Lodged at Asen. 10 From there to the town of Bjoknes in Greninge (parish) was permitted to lecture to about twenty persons who bought some 25 more tracts. Was also promised temporal employment with a tailor named Nansen. Lodged there. 11 After we had arisen, the tailor came and informed us that he did not dare employ us - because we were Mormons and was afraid that he would be fired. From there to Ballsta. Lodged with a lumber merchant, who with his wife treated us very indifferently. 12 Went to Malmberg. Paid him 1531 riksdolar and 8 ore. He served coffee. From there to Naylord's Inn, and had breakfast. Svedlund wrote letter to Enholm and sent him balance of the money. 200 riksdoler. We separated at 4 p.m., Svedlund was going to Ragunda with the mortgage and I continued my way to Sundsvall. Went 1 1/2 miles (10 English miles). Lodged at Kramfoss bruk. (Factory and Smelter). 13 Distributed tracts for 1 Rd. 50 ora. Walked 2 1/2 miles (25 English miles) with difficulty. Received lodging at a peasant cottage. I note that people are not much given to hospitality in this section.

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14 Distributed tracts and walked 3 miles (21 English miles). Snowed during afternoon. Lodged at Hisspd. 15 Walked 3 miles (21 English miles) to Wipsta where I took lodging also distributed some tracts this day. 16 From here to Sundsvall. 17 Received letters from Enholm, Wahlstrom. Petterson Public Speaking, training subject, "Faith in the Priesthood". Met in the afternoon and preached to the Saints and 5 strangers. 18 Received letter of accounting from Nordporis for the first quarter with remittance of 24 Ros in money. One from Nordenstrim containing 250. Went to Blacksmith Nillson Rosenborg to collect my bill. Promised to pay next Thursday. To Nordling with a note in favor of Wahlstrom. Wrote letters to Nordpore Petterson Ottersusd, sent requested letter, to Enholm Copenhagen. Commenced to write a letter for Madam Mabing. 19 Received a letter from my Sweetheart, Copenhagen with the secret information that L. P. Enholm is coming here to try and collect his money from his relatives before he migrates. Also letter from Lundholm and Wahlstrom containing settlement for quarter, 9 Riksdoler. Again to Nordling to try and collect money for Wahlstrom. Was promised payment following Sunday. Again to Madam Mabing to complete letter but declined to finish on entering a smutty subject. 20 Started preparing quarterly report at Conference meeting. Tailor apprentice N. Nilsson visited me. 21 Completed my report. Blacksmith Nilson came to me and asked for extension on payment of money till Saturday afternoon. 22 Wrote a letter to Van Cott and enclosed financial report with remittance 36 Rd 50 Ore cash. Wrote letter to Lundholm no Wahlstrom. L. P. Enholm came today from Copenhagen bringing many glad tidings regarding the advance of the Gospel there and in Southern Sweden where he has been a missionary. Had letter from my Sweetheart. She longs for me to come also that we may journey to Zion. Also from Josephine Nordstrom and N. O. Wahlstrom and Lundholm with the information Wahlstrom has left Hudiksvall to journey to Copenhagen and having blizzard. Visited the apostate L. F. Ohleas called the saints together for meeting. Enholm spoke words of encouragement and brought greetings from saints along the way he had come. 23 Letter from P. Backstrom Ulriaham Edholm left for Ragunda. 3:15 p.m. tramped the mangel for Sister C. L. Shoveled snow, carried water. I get a present of Brother L. P. Enholm 3 Kr. 24 Attending preaching training meeting. Subject, "Belief in Continued Revelation" This subject was made more clear through the power of the Spirit to the extent that we felt much blessed. At 4 o'clock p.m. at meeting. I spoke to those assembled on the first principles of the Gospel and enjoyed the power of the spirit. 8 strangers present. At 8 p.m. Brother Svedlund returned from his journey in Jemtland. Emilie Norditram and Elis Homstrom visited me. I bore a powerful testimony regarding the truth of the Gospel to them. The latter paid me 10 Rd. that he was owing Johanna Nilsson (my sweetheart). 25 Made a call on Herr Nordling (Mobog) received money due Wahlstrom 6372 Kr. To the Blacksmith Nilson at Rosenbeorg again thanked him because of his honesty and coming as he promised to pay me last Saturday. (This was sarcasim because he did not come.) He promised me again that on the morrow I should receive it. Also visited Fru Barthell and left her a letter from Josephine Nordstrom. They treated me to a glass of wine. 26 Svedlund were out in the country on a missionary trip. Visited Carin Kardell and read the letter from my sweetheart and Josephine Nordstrop. Was inviteded to dinner. The blacksmith Nilsson came finally and paid his debt 5466 Kr. At the same time I bore my testimony regarding the Gospel to which he made no objections. 27 Reparied two vests for myself at prayer meeting at 9:00. 28 Set up tithing record for the conference.

March 1861 1 Completed tithing record. 2 Today at a.m. Brother J. Engberg returned from his mission in Jemtland. Also Svedlund from his trip to Tynders at 7 p.m. 3 Fast Day, Public speaking training forenoon. Subject "The Power of Faith", During the afternoon Svedlund, Engberg and myself preached to the Saints and 3 strangers. This day has been one of special blessings. We have been filled with joy and have been greatly edified. Letter from Lundholm, Soderhamn. 4 Issued call to A. Wvelund to be traveling Elder in Medelpods and Helsinglands Districts. (Conferences) Wrote letter to J. M. Lundholm Soderhamn, wrote letter for Charlott G. Home to her relatives, Letter from Gindback Stockholm. 5 Accompanied the brethren Svedlund and Janson on the way as far as strangers church. They commenced a missionary journey to Helsingland and Hudiksvall. Wrote letter for Sister Caren Liljeholm to her sister.

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1861 March, Sundsvall Sweden. 6 Commenced a vest for myself at prayer meeting at 9 a.m. 7 J. Engberg came and asked permission to do some temporal work. This I granted. 8 Completed work on my vest. Wrote letter for Carin Liljeholm to her mother. 9 Went out in the city offering two vests for sale, but did not succeed on selling them. Visited Carin Kardell and Svalaund and Nordomstrom. 10 Forenoon, preaching training meeting. Subject "Repentance". 11 At home, studying German alphabet. 12 Received letter from Van Cott, Copenhagen and from J. M. Lundholm Soderhamn. From the letter I received 3 Kr. 13 At prayer meeting. Visited C. Kardell. 14 At home carding cotton. 15 At home carding cotton. Wrote and mailed letter to Nordenstrom. 16 Tramped the mangel for Sister L. Liljeholm. 17 Letters from Svedlund and Nordenstrom. Preached in the forenoon to the saints and 4 strangers. Afternoon 4 strangers also present. Jansen returned from his missionary trip in Helsingland. He, Engberg and myself addressed the meeting. 18 Wrote letter to my sweetheart and Fina sent assortment of clothes to Svedlund who has taken over the pastry shop at Hudiksnall. 19 Sent letter to Lundholm. Soderhana and Nordenstrom, Fors. Visited tailor Barthall and sought for temporal employment. Was promised to commence on the morrow. 20 Commenced in the temporal. 21 Continued with the same. 22 Continued with the same. L. P. Enholm returned today from Ragunda with the information that I could journey to Zion. This was truly a great day to me. 23 Received letter from my sweetheart and N.O. Wahlstrom. Again took out my journeymans book with release. Received 150 Kr. for my work. Bade farewell to Barthall and wife and others. Spoke to the latter regarding polygamy which she admitted must be right. 24 Attended meeting at 4 o'clock. Many strangers visited us, even Mrs. Barthall. A beautiful day. Many in attendance. Enholm shop and bade farewell, after which I thanked the Saints for their loyalty and goodness to me. Bade farewell to them. Which parting could not happen without tears. A very edifying day. 25 Took out pass. Made out account. Wrote letters to my father, the brethren Lindholm, Lurdholm, Petterson, Nordfoss, Nordenstrom, Van Cott and my sweetheart. Meeting at 9 o'clock. Spoke to the saints. The brethren arose and expressed their feelings for me which was very touching to me. Thanked me for all counsel and instructing and bade me a very tender farewell. This was a moment that will ever be remembered. My inner emotions were deeply moved as were those of us all. 26 Took out my (Priest beting) church certificate. Bade farewell to the girls at Barthells. Spoke to them at length concerning polygamy which they admitted must be right. They gave me money for a picture of myself. (Elis, Hanna) Emilie gave me 3 Kr. for a portrait of her sister Tina. I am glad her feelings and ideas have changed concerning Mormonism. Was invited by Mrs. Barthell for punch and coffee. She gave me 3 Kr. Bade farewell. I was overjoyed to see Emilie and Sophia at the meeting also several of Barthell's apprentices. 27 En Route. At 9 a.m. commenced and the journey to Copenhagen with L. P. Edholm and Engberg. Bade farewell to sister Carin Kardell and daughter Carin. Liljeholm and her daughter who wept at the parting. Went to Hudsksvall 9 miles (63 English miles) Met with them and bade farewell at 2 o’clock at night. 28 Continued journey from there at 8 o'clock to Stakorra. Lodged there. 29 From there to Celle. Lodged at the Inn. 30 From there at 8 o’clock by railroad to Fahlun, from there to Rus garden where we took lodging. 31 From there to Hogloss 6 ½ miles (45 English miles) Lodged there.

April 1861 1 To Nora Town. Lodged at Inn.

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2 From there by Nora railroad train to Orebrs. At that place met president Sundback of the Stockholm conference, who was accompanying a group of immigrants from Wastmanland on the way to Gothenburg and Copenhagen and then to Zion. At Orebrs we met the brethren Holmgren, Molmstrom and others. It was a very happy meeting. Left by stage a 5 p.m. for Torreboda because of bad roads did not arrive. 3 At town before 11:30 a.m. next day. The train had gone 1 1/2 hours en route earlier so we must remain here till tomorrow. 4 Went by train from Toreboda to Gothenburg. Arrived there at 4 a.m. Met the saints there. Met with them at prayer meeting at 2 p.m. Was called to speak to them as was Engberg and Edho1m. 5 At public meeting, was called to speak as was Edholm and Engberg. 6 Left there by steamboat the "Crown Princess Louise”. 7 At 3:30 in company with Sundback, president from Stockholm, together with nine emigrants from Weistmanland. Arrived at Copenhagen 4:15 p.m. Met my Sweetheart, Johanna, who was very happy that I came. Also numerous saints and friends from whom I had previously known. Called on Van Cott (Mission President). He was satisfied with me. Wished me much happiness with my sweetheart. 8 Called on him again and turned over my report and account (Sundvalls Conference). He related that Svedlund was appointed president of Sundvalls conference. 9 Had portraits taken of myself and my sweetheart. Received letter from Lundholm. 10 Bought material for a traveling coat. 11 Sewed it. 12 Sewed together cloth for a mattress. 13 Received letter from my brother J. P. Lindholm. Wrote letter to Svedlund and sent a portrait to the congregation at Sundsvall. Also a letter and portrait to my brother J. P. Lindholm. 14 Copenhagen. Attended meeting at Spring street from 10 a.m. til 12:00 noon. Visited Thorwa1dsens Museum. At meeting from 2 ti1 4 p.m. A payfu1 day. 15 Cut out coat, trousers and vest. 16 Sewed trousers at Council. 17 Commenced to sew coat. 18 – 24 Sewed my clothes, coat, trousers, vest and three shirts. 25 At conference, commenced 10 o'clock at Norrebro. 26 Great day at Prayer. Continued conference at the Union hall. At concert 8 p.m. 27 28 At Nybor meeting hall "Hotel Du Nord". 29 - 30 Sewed 6 vests and 1 pr trousers this week for which I earned 99 Riks doler.

May 1861 1 - 4 5 Fast Day. Spoke to the congregation during the morning service at the new chapel "Hotel Du Nord." 6 Sewed one vest. 7 Monday at the council. Received money, exchange $66.69 (246 at 370) 8 At home. Packed traveling effects and brought them aboard the steamboat "Waldemar" 9 At 5 o'clock went aboard and left Copenhagen at 8 o'clock. Slightly sea sick but soon well again. 10 1861 At 8 o'clock arrived at Kiel. Brother Van Cott was there to meet us. From there by railway train to Hamburg. Went aboard the steamship "Brittania." At 2 o'clock. Went from there to Hull. A few remained til the morrow. 12 Arrived at Hull 9 o'clock. Kay and Parks received us. The same day about 12 o'clock left from there for Grimbsy. Remained here till Tuesday the 14th (On the 13th the other saints arrived.)

[Ocean Voyage] 14 From there at 6 o'clock by express train to Liverpool. Arrived at 2 o'clock Apostle Rich with several other brethren received us. The same day a smaller steamboat brought us to the great ship, "Monarch of the Sea" which we went aboard. It is an excellent vessel, large, roomy, new and clean. Here are English, Danish, Swedish, Norwegians, Swiss, French, Welch, Irish, and Scotch saints all together. The first night placed ourselves in any way we could. 15 Received ticket, cabin and provisions. Provisions consisted of cheese, bacon, meat, rice, tea, sugar, potatoes,

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pepper, mustard and water. This day, May 15, 1961 was wedded to sister Johanna Nilsson by John Van Cott. Many other couples were married. Apostle A. Lymon Rich and George G. Cannon were aboard ship. 16 The apostles again came aboard, also Van Cott. They counseled us to be friendly, patient, peaceable, charitable, and tolerant to one another. Apostle Cannon suggested that Elder Jabez Woodard be appointed president over the saints aboard ship till arrival at New York. Elders Hansen and Wilhelmson were chosen counselors. At 11 o'clock the apostles left the ship. They bade us farewell after the saints had sung many songs for them (in choir). When they came aboard ship the saints hurrahed lustily and waved their hats high in the air. After they had left the ship, Pres. Woodard held council meeting with the brethren. Spoke many words of wisdom and counsel. He is a fatherly man which they all are. I was greatly surprised at the care they have for us. A tug boat towed us a long way through the channel. The weather is very calm on the sea today. Wrote letter to my brother Lindholm. 17 The sun shines warm, very calm today. The tug boat is still towing us. Here we have much music and song. Wrote letter to A. Svedlund at Sundsvall and mailed with the tug boat, which left us about 2 pm. We were organized into twelve companies. 18 Fine weather. The sun shines. A very favorable wind. Prayer is held every morning at 6 o'clock in every company, as also in the evening at 8 o'clock. At 8 am meeting for the Scandinavian. Woodard, Wilhelmsen, Hansen and Gudmundsen spoke. We were informed that the Captain was much pleased with us and that the passage through the channel has been very satisfactory. He ascribed it to be the fact that he was carrying Mormons. 19 At 10 o'clock, meeting. Woodard, Wilhelmsen and others spoke. Much singing and prayer and music. Afternoon meeting at 7 o'clock. Favorable wind today, beautiful weather. 20 Favorable wind, beautiful weather. Some rain and wind in the evening. My wife and I are well. 21 Favorable wind. The vessel rocks peacefully. We had contrary winds during most of the journey on the ocean. Encountered two storms. We felt well the entire time during May. My wife and I.

1861-June 1st. "Railway trip from New York."

A Fantasy At 5:30 o'clock left the great beautiful city of New York on a train of twenty coaches much faster than human legs! Just think, with what speed we traveled—twenty miles an hour was not spared! Through meadows and grain fields, through forests and groves—Oh what and how wonderful!

2 Beautiful land of Columbia, created by the hand of God, with streams and hills and valleys, with beach and linden walnut and elder, besides every paradise made with leaf and twig. Beautiful like unto Eden. Nature, how fine and rich you are. 3 Here comes to me the soft sighing of the forest, and the slow murmur of many waters. The fish on the water flashes a spray And then into the depths he disappears. The moon mirrors her clear rays The night bird trills sleepily. The dark woods are lighted with glints of gold from the flashing fireflies. 4 Here we have flowers and leaves for the taking. With which we weave beautiful wreaths as we ride along. As soon as we arrive at a station for the sake of exercise, we immediately leave the coach to pick wild strawberries. 5 We are having a delightful journey. For we live in a day, when Apostles live on the earth. Who faithfully care for their sheep. Among them we have Erastus (Snow)? Here fully worthy the calling he bears. One of the Seventy -- Hansen. Not to be forgotten Brother Wilhelmsen. 6 – 12 (No entry) 13 My wife commenced to feel sick. Felt pains in her body, legs and hands and breast--also distressed with fatigue. 14 – 16 (No entry) 17 Took on pilot. 18 Sighted land today. The 34th day at sea. 19 A steam tug towed the ship into the place of quarantine. Physicians came aboard and examined us. Arrived

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at New York. At 11 o'clock a steamer brought us to Castle Garden. Here was much of delight for us to see who have come from Northern lands with summer in all her beauty. (Is this irony?)

Pictures found in ‘I Sailed To Zion True Stories of Young Pioneers Who Crossed the Oceans’ Pages 13 & 150

Garden Castle is the round dome in the bottom left of the picture to the right.

NEW YORK TO FLORENCE NEBRASKA [Overland Trek] June 1961 20 At 3 o'clock a steam boat brought us to the Great railway station. Wrote letter to my brother J. P. Lindholm. Left by special train at 6 pm 21 Changed trains at Dunkirk. 23 Changed train at Cleveland - also at Toledo. 24 Changed train at Chicago. Met some Swedes. 25 Arrived at Quincy at 2 pm. June 26, 1861. Left Quincy at 9 am. arrived at Hannibal 11am. Left at 12 o’clock by railroad, arrived at St. Joseph at 10 pm. 27 Remained at St. Joseph today. 28 Left by steamboat about 6 o'clock pm. 29 Continued today. 30 Continued today. Erastus Snow preached to the strangers aboard also for those of us who understood English.

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July 1--Arrive at Florence 9 am. 2 My wife is very poorly. 3. Moved up town today. 4 Wagons were distributed. 5 Wagons were distributed. 6 Oxen distributed. 7 Moved a mile out and made camp. 8 – 11 (No entry) 12 Drove 2 English miles and made camp. I could not continue my journal daily because I was sick at the stomach and felt constantly tired and ill and only craved rest when we arrived at Zion. July 1861 - I will note that we completed the trip from Florence Nebraska to Salt Lake City in 10 weeks. We have a very good captain, his name was Wooley. He exercised solicitude for us both by day and by night. God Bless him for all of his kindness to us.

Sept. 22 We arrived at Salt Lake City Sept. 22, 1861, at 4 pm. Met a few acquaintances. Remained in the city till the 24th. Monday the 23rd sold the wagons.

[Settle in Tooele] Sept. 24 Accompanied Brother Lars Nilsson out to town of Tooele where we arrived on the morning of the 25th. Was kindly received by Mrs. Nilsson. Moved to C. J. Anderson. 26 and 27 Repaired and placed my clothes in order. 28 Gleaned grain (wheat heads) 29 Attended the meetings. 30 Repaired a coat for Maria Nilsson for which I received a few potatoes. Oct. 1st. 1861 Sewed two caps for Sister Grosslings boys, for which I received $2 and 4 lbs. of wheat flour. 2 Repaired a coat for myself. 3 & 4 (No entry) 5 Made a pair of trousers for Kelsey son 75¢ 6 At meeting. 7 Made a coat for Dahlin. $6.00. 8 Hanna was at L. Nilsson's. Sewed a coat $.50 The same day commenced digging beets at Kelsey's. 9 My wife commenced working for him. 10 We both continued today same. (digging beets)

Oct. 12, 1861 We were baptized today. 13 At the meeting we were confirmed. 14 Dug beets. 17 Same. 18 Same. 19 Hauled some wood from canyon with the DeLaMare oxen. 20 At meeting. 21 In the canyon. 22 – 26 Dug beets. 27 At meeting. 28 In the canyon for wood with Kirk's oxen. 29 Same. 30 Did not feel very well but dug some potatoes for Bro. Anderson, so that I earned 1/3 bag. 31 Was sick. Remained in bed most of the day.

Nov. 1861 1 – 2 Made a jacket for Joseph Cox. 3 At meeting in the forenoon and afternoon. 4 – 5 Dug beets.

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6 Worked 1/2 day but because sick, must go home. 7 Fast Day--At meeting. 8 – 9 Dug potatoes at Kelsey's. Received 1/2 sheep from Kelsey's. 10 At meeting - forenoon and afternoon. 12 Remained home, was sick. 13 Commenced making cap for Michelsen. Attended Elders meeting, 7 to 10 o’clock. 14 Completed cap and delivered it. 15 At Kelsey's topped beets and worked in sheepshed. 16 At meeting. Joseph Young was here. At home—made ax handle and clothes hanger. 17 At meeting in the forenoon. 18 Husked corn for Hinks. 19 Made a hat for Mickelson and two caps for his son for which I received $4.50. 21-23 Husked corn. 24 At meeting. Sunday. Nov. 25, 1861. Completed corn husking for Kirk and presented my statement for 3 ½ bu. 26 Cut out a coat for the Bishop and 2 coats for Kelseys sons. 27 Sewed on said Bishop coat. At prayer. 28-29 Same 30 Same. Made a hat for Thomsen. $2.00 31 Completed hat.

Dec. 1861 1 Sunday at meetings. 2 Completed the Bishops vests. 3 Cleaned and repaired coat for the Bishop. 4 Made a cap for Green who made a storehouse for my corn. 5 Fast day. At meeting from 10 to 4. 6 Measured Miller for a coat. Brought 10 lbs. meat from Green. 7 Made 2 caps. One for Nilsson, and one for Olsen’s mother. Made a vest for Bishop. 8 Wrote a letter to my parents, to my brother and Tina. 9 Completed work on Nilssons cap. Received nearly one pound of tallow and 28ft. of lumber from the Bishop and carried them to Kirk. 10 Made a cap for Theodore Nilsson. Made a cap for Thomsen’s boy. 11 Made hat for John Isgreen. 12 Pressed and altered trousers for Osen. 13-14 Made a coat for Miller. 15 Sunday at meeting—forenoon and afternoon. 16 Made a hat for M. Henrey. 17-18 Made a hat for John Isgreen. 19 Made a hat for Marshall at Pine Canyon. 20-21 Pair of mittens for Thomas Lee. 22 Sunday—at meeting forenoon and afternoon. 23 Made a hat for boy. $1.50 24 Made a hat for Anderson. 25 Christmas day. At meeting in the forenoon. 26 Commenced making things for Isgreen. 27 Continued the same. 28 Continued the same. 29 At meeting forenoon and afternoon. Went to Pine Canyon and home again. 30 Commenced making gloves for myself. 31 Commenced making gloves at dance in the afternoon.

Jan. 1, 1862 Commenced making hat for DeLaMare boy. 2-3 Continued the same.

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4 Completed hat. Scandinavian ball. 5 Sunday. At meeting forenoon and afternoon. 6 Commenced hat for Anderson. My wife commenced work for Kirk. 7 Continued on hat for boy. 8 Finished it. 9 Commenced hat for my wife. 10 Continued 11 Commenced a pair of trousers for Isgreen. 12 Completed them. 13 Sunday. At meeting forenoon and afternoon. 14 Commenced trousers for J. Isgreen. 15 Continued with trousers. 16 Continued with coat. 17 Same. 18-19 Made vest for Joseph Isgreen. 20 Sunday. 21-24 Made four caps for Kelsey’s boys. 23 Made two caps for Sigers boys. This week have been to the canyon. Brought load of wood and chopped same. Sawed logs.

March. In the canyon a few days of preceeding week. Chopped some more logs—made myself a pair of trousers. March 9th Sunday. 20-21 At Kelsey’s. 22 Made a hat for T. Farner (or Tarner) 23 Sunday—At meeting forenoon and afternoon. 24 Moved to Sidwell. Commenced to haul out manure for Kirk on the afternoon of the second day. 25-27 Hauled manure. 28 At home on account of snow. 29 Same—at military drill. 30 Conference at Tooele.

June 2 The cat had young ones. 3 We received the flour from the mill. 4 I made me a cap. 5 July 15-1862 Received 33½ pounds of flour from the Sisters Pratt, through Marshall. 6 From Johnson—20 lbs. 7 July 13 Found a small rabit. 1863: Jan. 17 Ground grain and received 118 lbs of flour. 1864—E.B.Kelsey—debit. June 2 Commenced work. June 3, 1864 E.P. Kelsey—debit continued. 4 Went into the hayfield. 5 Sunday. 6 Worked for Kelsey. Drilled (military) forenoon of the 10th 12 Sunday 20-24 Worked for Kelsey. 25 Worked for myself 26 Sunday. 27-30 Worked for Kelsey.

July 1-2 Worked for Kelsey. 3 Sunday

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4-9 Worked for Kelsey. Kelsey credit 30 days at ($1.75 per day-$ 58.50) Jun 6 24 ½ lbs. of flour. 12 1 qt. vinegar 14 19 ½ lbs.flour. 21 28 ½ lbs. flour. 27 1 qt. vinegar. 29 27 lbs. flour. 24 qt. vinegar. 1 box matches Deseret News.

May 18, 1865. Joint account of our adobes. Robert Mattins and Carl E. Lindholm: Adobies 1500 “ 500 “ 350 June 5, from Monday till Friday. June 6 2000 650 Sat. 10th 350 Tuesday 13th 700 Wednesday 14th 600 Thursday rain. Friday 16th Svedlund is here. Saturday Svedlund is here. Monday 19th Svedlund returned home. Made adobes ½ day— 250 Tuesday 20th 650 Wednesday 21stStacked adobes. Dug pit. Went home and hoed in my garden ½ day. Thursday 22nd Made 700 adobes. Friday 23 744 Saturday 24 Sick. Sunday 25 Tooele May 1865 Monday 26 350 Tuesday 27 650 Wednesday 28 550 Thursday 29 580 Friday 30 At home weeding. Saturday 31 Stacked adobes ½ day. Irrigated.

June 1-Sunday at home. Monday 2 hoed in my garden. In the hay field. Tuesday July 4thCelebrated. Wednesday 5 Repaired Bill Brakens’ trousers. Thursday 6 Made 125 adobes and new floor. Friday and Saturday 7-8 rains. Sunday 9 Received 24 lbs. flour from Walters. Monday 10 600 Tuesday 11 700 Wednesday 12 Finished Nilssons. Thursday 13 Worked for my self and made 400 Friday 14 600 Saturday 15 500 Sunday Stacked up. Monday 17 638

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Tuesday 18 Stacked up til noon. Rained. July, Wed. 19 514 Thursday 20 700 Friday 21 750 Saturday 22 600 Sunday 23 Stacked up. Monday 24 Celebrated coming of Pioneers. Tuesday 24 Stacked up adobes. Dug pit. Laid out mud. Went home. Wednesday Mattins not well. I went out alone, but was overcome with faintness so had to go home. Thursday 27 Made 600 Saturday 29 550 Sunday 30 550 Monday 31 Sick August 1 I cut my wheat. 2 Hoed Thursday Made threshing floor Friday 4 & Sat. 5 Sick. Sunday 6 Meeting. Monday 7 21,422 600 Tuesday 8 530 Wednesday 9 600 Thursday 10 730 Friday at home, and hoed. Mattias worked for Daniz. Saturday 12 made 500 adobes. Sunday 13 Monday 14 668 Tuesday 15 was sick. Mattias went down to the hayfield. Wednesday 16 I stacked up adobes. Cut out a pair of trousers. Thursday 17 Cleaned my wheat. Friday 18 Repaid flour to sister Adams. And wheat to Nilsson. Weeded in my garden. Saturday 19 Stacked up adobes. Sunday 20 Sick. Monday 21 Sick. Tuesday 22 Cut hay and went home. Wednesday 23 Made a vest for Lindberg, shoemaker. Thursday 24 Completed it. Friday 25 Down in the hayfield for hay. Very sick during night after. Saturday 26 Had 2 bushes of my wheat ground. Brigham Young here. (See B. Yojng—The Man and His Work—Page 403-404.) Sunday 27 Ditto Monday 28 Worked at home, watering and repairing. Tuesday 29 Worked at home. Made a shed. Wednesday 30 Commenced making adobes. 225 Thursday 31 made 400 Sept. 1, Friday 300 Saturday 2 400 Sunday 3 sick. Monday 4 200 Tuesday 5 300 Wednesday 6 300 Thursday 7 Went to Stockton and bought medicine for 2 dollars. Stacked up 500 adobe. Friday 8 Home and hoed in my garden. Saturday 9 Home on account of snow. Tooele, December 25, 1863. (Copy of letter to parents.)

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