https://historyofmormonism.com/2011/09/08/mormon-ancestors/ Thu, 06 Mar 2014 01:59:49 +0000 hourly 1 https://historyofmormonism.com/2011/09/08/mormon-ancestors/#comment-7598 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:40:02 +0000 http://historyofmormonism-com.en.elds.org/?p=3817#comment-7598 I would like to share a Painting of Mormon Pioneers Pulling Handcarts.
This painting belonged to William Henry Knight a California Pioneer ( see book of that title ). He went to California working with a small wagon train in 1850. The wagon master upon reaching Salt Lake city Met with Brigham Young at first apprehensive and Brigham Young had his armed guard’s by his side. Realizing the reason was to inquire about immigration he later invited them to be his guest for dinner.
William Henry Knight sold his Buffalo Robe to obtain passage to San Fransisco in 1851. He worked for the Bancroft company. Then later the Fisher Carriage company. Surviving the Earth Quake and becoming a famous astronomer and artist This painting was in his personal collection and remained in his family for a 160 years until the death of the last heir.
This painting depicting Mormon Pioneers Pulling Handcarts meant a lot to him I do not know if he painted it when he obtained it but it is a great tribute to the MORMON history.
I would be glad to send A photo to the Mormon History Center. I will try to upload a Photo on Flickr.com titled
Yours; George A. Lee george@asfoundantiques.com

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