G'pa Eddie
At what age did G'pa leave home and where did he go?
13 (to 14), Where did he go? Story?
Where was G'ma born? and on what day? What other important event happened on her birthday?
Oakcity... June 15th. 1926. she was also married on her birthday June 15. 1948
What Roberts ancestor was in the first wagon train to enter Salt Lake Valley in 1847? Bonus: what other major pioneer expeditions was he involved in?
Roswell Stevens Jr. (144 men 3 wives and 2 children).He was also in the Mormon Batallion that made the longest military march in US history.
Was also in the Hole in the Rock expedition.
Also a body guard to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young
Name 3 of G'pa Eddies favorite non-work related things to do?
Fly his airplane, Gardening, Cooking (and singing), Travel, Music, Fishing, others? stories?
What are 3 things G'ma was known for?
Kindness / thoughtfulness. Story?
Very hard working/ Frugal.. Story?
Dedication, Story?
Beauty, Story?
Who was our ancestor that helped settle the town of Battle Creek... now called Pleasant Grove?
William Stevens. (Eddie's 2nd Great G'pa) The Stevens home was used as the first Pleasant Grove school room and meeting house for 2 years until the old bell school was built.
What important position did Grandpa Eddie hold in city government? bonus: How old was he?
He was Mayor of Pleasant Grove.
He was 32 years old.
What happened the first time Gandpa saw Grandma? Bonus: What did he do about it? What was their first date?
Told his mother "I saw the girl I'm going to marry today" What was his mother's response? How did he introduce himself to G'ma Story?
First date... Picnic up the canyon.. He kissed her on that date.
Who were our 2 ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War?
Luke Retis Roberts and Luke Roberts Jr. They were 40 and 12 years old. Luke Sr, was an infantry soldier and Luke Jr. was a Fife (flute) player. Luke Sr. also fought with George Washington in the French / Indian war.
What Business did G'pa own in downtown Pleasant Grove? Bonus: What was it called and when did it open? What's it called now?
Gas Station: Ed. Roberts Service (Utoco), Opened Dec. 18 1954 Now called "Friends" Story: Sabbath Day?
What did Grandma Roberts do in the 1950's that less than 2% of females accomplished?
She graduated from college. BYA (before BYU? She was an elementary teacher and taught 3rd grade. Story of mom teaching?
How many of our pioneer ancestors died between Nauvoo and Salt Lake City?
12 total Mary Trimble 9
John William Dutson 1 day
John Henry Dutson 2 years
Anne Stephensen 4
Martine Stephensen 2
Miranda Stevens 40 Mother (Wife to William)
Eliza Stevens 5
Johnathon Stevens 2
Amos Stevens 1
Alma Stevens under 1
Susan Roberts 1
Joshua Roberts -1
In what war did G'pa Eddie serve? What division of the military? Bonus: what was one of the names of the ships on which he sailed?
WWII, Merchant Marines.. He was Chief Steward, and visited 30+ Countries, served for 5 years. Marysville, Columbian, James. B Eades.
In what "order" did G'ma like to have her kids stand for pictures? Bonus can you name her children (first and middle name)
Stairstep order.
Randy Lee, Steven Edward, Dan Boyd, Rea Dee, David C, Rachel, Sherel, Mary, Ramon John.
The first ship to arrive to America in 1620 was called?????
How many of our direct grandparents were on that Ship when it arrived.?
4 grandparents
10th and 11th great G'pa and G'ma
John and Elizabeth Tilley
Joan Hurst / John Howland