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02/03/2023
Where Does My Name Come From? 🤔
Have you ever wondered where your name originates from? Well I did at one point. This is my grandfather Eloy Ramon Gonzalez. His father's name is Eloy Edmundo Gonzalez. Both are from Cuba. So how did I end up with the last name Stanley?! My last name actually comes from my aunt's father. The name Stanley is part of the British origin, which means "stony field."
Leave a comment to learn how to trace your family name!!
02/02/2023
What things do you take for granted?
Back in the early 1900’s, as she was taking a trolley, Alabama native Mary Anderson saw that the driver was struggling to see due to snowfall. She saw the man have to open the window of the trolley, lean out and wipe the window with his hand to remove the snow from his view. Mary thought that there had to be a better way. She then went on to invent the windshield wipers, which makes life a lot easier for all of us driving in those crazy Alabama storms!
02/01/2023
This is a story about a woman named Charlotte Clark. She had a lot of hard a tough road ahead of her but she knew that through prayer she could see blessings.
Family History is so amazing because we get to learn cool stories like this one! It helps us appreciate what our ancestors did to allow us to be where we are today!
How have you seen God bless you in your life?
01/29/2023
This is my great great great-grandfather, John Thompson.
He got the oppurtunity to take care of Martin Harris, one of the three witnesses of The Book of Mormon, as his health decreased towards the end of his life. One day as John was taking care of Martin when three men showed up and asked Martin if he believed The Book of Mormon was true. Martin pointed to a chopping block outside the home and said, "Before I would deny The Book of Mormon I would lay my head on this chopping block and let it be cut off!"
How have you shown faith in your life?
01/24/2023
This is a story about a faithful woman named Ann Maria Bailey. She had a lot of struggles but chose to hold on to the only constant in her life, Jesus Christ and His gospel.
Family History is so important because it ties us to our ancestors and shows us ways to be better ourselves! They can be such amazing examples for us today :))
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01/19/2023
How can you look at life with an eternal perspective?
There are many beautiful things about Demopolis, Alabama. One of them is the Gainswood Manor. It was finished in 1860 and has been a remarkable reminder of the past ever since. One of the many stunning features of this lavish home are the grand mirrors in the ballroom. They were carefully measured to fit on opposite sides of the room. They look like they go on for eternity. They are still hanging inside the manor today, which has been turned into a museum for the world to see.
01/17/2023
Ever had a hard trial in life?
Elder Cox shares his great Grandpa's stories and how he went forward with faith!
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01/15/2023
What brings you JOY????
This is my 6th Great-Grandfather Luke Johnson! He was one of the original members of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles from 1835-1838.
He loved his time as an Apostle but one thing he loved even more was to go out and preach the gospel. He was accompanied by Sidney Rigdon to go out and preach the gospel to the people in Pennsylvania and Ohio. He loved every second of it! Together their efforts brought fifty new members into the church.
He said, “ There is nothing more joyus than seeing our brothers and sisters come closer to Christ and accept the true and everlasting gospel.”
01/13/2023
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This is Donna Crocker and her lovely CHAIR !!
It originally belonged to her GREAT grandmother and was passed down through the generations all the way to Donna!
Donna treasures this family heirloom as it honors the strong women in her family who owned it previously. Each time she sits in this chair, she is reminded of where she came from and what it took to get her there. She plans on continuing the tradition with her grandkids!
Similar to the way the legs support the chair and keep it sturdy, we can find strength and stability from our ancestors!!
⭐️ Who is one ancestor you have found strength from? ⭐️
01/12/2023
How would you want to be remembered?
In 2003, Alabama had a quarter minted, honoring American author and disability rights activist Hellen Keller. This quarter is the first US coin to incorporate braille in it! The coin has an image of Hellen Keller and her name written in both English and braille.
01/10/2023
"This was my mother's ring. She told me that the pearl in the center represented me. I was the only daughter and my name, Gretchen, means little pearl."
Jesus Christ is represented by a lot of things. The cross, the stone, the star, etc. Those are very powerful symbols of stages in His life. He is the Savior of the world who was born of Mary, suffered for our sins, was crucified on the cross, and then resurrected three days later.
What are some things that represent you?
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01/08/2023
💢 How do you exercise your faith in Christ? 💢
In 1845 an anti-Mormon mob attacked the Yelrome Stake located 25 miles south of Nauvoo, Hancock Co Illinois. The entire settlement was burned, and during the attack Roswell's wife Elinor and his daughter were killed when mobbers pulled the roof of their cabin down on them. That same year Roswell was ordained to the 20th quorum of the Seventies. In spite of his trials, Roswell "instructed the brethren to be faithful in keeping the commandments of God; to become Saviors, and said that they must hold out faithful to the end."
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We believe that families are ordained of God and as such our families will be Eternal. This motivates us to learn all we can about our ancestors who have passed to the next life and to exercise our faith in our loving Heavenly Father.
Family History influences every aspect of your lives; undoubtedly, your heart, soul, strength, and mind! Here’s how...
Heart: All of God's children want to be loved and understood. You can grow closer to your family here on earth and those that have passed on as you learn their stories and make connections from their lives and liken them to your own. Because, in the end, YOU ARE NEVER ALONE! Romans 8:35–39
Soul: The soul lives on after this life. Death is not the end and you will be with your loved ones again. Your family is waiting for you to find them! Ecclesiastes 12:7
Strength: You can receive the necessary strength to combat the troubles you face in your daily life by learning about how your ancestors dealt with adversity and struggles in there's! Psalms 29:11
Mind: We are dedicated to research and study all we can about the history of our ancestors and to honor their legacies. Come join us and do the same. Proverbs 4:26
Your trials and stories will inspire and motivate others. Record your history and you will be blessed!
