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Bringing the past to life. Family History is more than names and dates on paper. It involves acquainting ourselves with the venerable people of our past; learning who they were, how they lived and what they wanted for us. By learning who they were, we can better understand ourselves. Discover your heritage - your ancestors were real people who led amazing lives.
Featured Articles
Life Story of Joseph William Bond, Sr. (1852-1943)
- By Naoma Bond Ball
- Published 03/1/2009
- Richins Family
Source: This biography was written by Naoma Bond Ball and published by the Richins Surname Association.
On November 25, 1852 at Fall River, Bristol County, Massachusetts, Joseph William Bond joined the family of William and Mary Ann Barker Bond. Soon thereafter, Bond family moved wets with other Mormons to settle the valley of the Great Salt Lake. In 1864 they moved on northeastward to a small village called Heneferville, where Joseph gew up. Later he married and move dto settle Mesa, Arizona. He passed away in 1943 at the age of 90 years.
Life Story of Prudence Priscilla Richins (1860-1932)
- By Naoma Bond Ball
- Published 12/14/2008
- Richins Family
Source: This biography was written by Naoma Bond Ball. Published by the Richins Surname Association.
Prudence Priscilla Richins was born on January 8, 1860 in Salt Lake City, Utah. A year later her family moved moved to Heneferville, Summit County, Utah. Her father, Charles Richins, had been called by President Brigham Young to help settle this village. He was later ordained bishop of the Hennefer Ward. Prudence grew up in Hennefer and maried Joseph William Bond. Much of their marriad life was spent building up Mesa, Arizona, where she passed away in 1932 at the age of 72 years.
Murder at Corner Ranch, NM: The Andy Peterson Story
- By FHS Editor
- Published 10/7/2008
- Charles Richins Family
On February 12, 1917 American cowboys were rounding up cattle just north of the Mexican border in the southwest part of New Mexico at Camel Wells and the Corner Ranch. Mexican bandits kidnapped and murdered three of these cowboys. At the time Mexico was in the throes of revolution and the national government was powerless to offer any assistance. Local cowboys, all friends and associates of Andy Peterson, went into action to find the missing men and offer them a proper burial service. Orson James Richins was part of the search party.
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