CLARK ALLEN HUNTINGTON

Last week in church our Sacrament meeting had the theme of pioneers, as it was the 24th of July. The last speaker didn't have much time, so he said he would just tell his favorite pioneer story, the story of the three 18- year old boys who rescued the handcart pioneers at the Sweet water River in Wyoming by carrying them across the freezing river.
I didn't have a chance after the meeting to tell this speaker that Clark Allen was my great-great grandfather, but this week as we were entering the church, he was coming in with  us and I told him. He thought it was very cool, and said he wanted to tell me a story.
He said that when he was on his mission, they had an investigator who told them she didn't want any more discussions, she was through and wanted no more to do with the church. The missionaries were very dismayed. They asked her if she'd just watch the video they'd brought to show her, and she agreed. Just the video, no discussion. When the video ended, she told them she'd changed her mind, and wanted to join the church. That video had touched her very much.
I thought that was a very cool experience he shared with me. I guess Great Great Grandpa Huntington rescued one more person.

Grandpa Evans Indian Ancestry

Ok, so here is the best information I've found so far: Abraham Keller · 22 July 2014 · 0 Comments Abraham Keller was the eighth child of Jacob Keller and Barbara (Barbary) Keller. He was born in 1784 (census 66-1850) in Rowan County North Carolina. His childhood was typical of the work and play associated with the early colonization of this land. He was blessed with good Christian parents as well as six brothers and four sisters. Abraham and his brother Henry appeared in court and paid the full sum of five hundred pounds, current money of the state, to the said governor the 13th day of April for a marriage license for Abraham. The same day he married Sarah (Sally) Hinkle, who was born about 1790 in Rowan County North Carolina. The only clue to Sarah's ancestry is not proven and she left no record of her parents. However, her grandchildren spoke of having Indian blood in the family. "Wed. August 7th 1793...ordered that Sarah Hinkle, a base born child (base = illegitimate), being 3 1/2 years old be bound apprentice to Christian Cheek (Cheek = Cherokee name) until she attains the age of eighteen years. Master to comply with the laws." (FHL film 40071 pt. 2 Vol. 6 p. 40) Sarah was about nineteen when she married. In the early 1800's girls usually married about age fifteen and this seems to add some credibility to the clue that this is our Sarah Hinkle. Abraham and Sally, as she was called, made their home in Rowan County and all their children were born here. Their names and dates of birth were recorded within the family Bible in beautiful handwriting. NATHAN, was born 6 April 1810. he married Drucilla Boren 23 Jan 1830. ELCANAH (Elcano) was born 20 Dec 1811. He married (1) Minerva McIntosh, 29 September 1831. Minerva was previously married to Hans McCrary 18 March 1830. It is not known when Elcano joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints but his descendants have preserved the document he carried with him as he served in the Church. "To Whom it may Concern-This may certify that Elcano Keller has been received into the Church of Jesus Christ

O.B.HUNTINGTON FAMILY

Velma and Oliver Huntington

Velma and Oliver Huntington

THROWBACKS

Back row (staggered): Mary Beth, Jess, Velta, Kurt, Lloyd, Richard, Kelly, Kerry, Lyle Middle row: Melodie, Barbara, Ellen, KC,Kent, Delores Front row: Janet holding Mark, Becky, Marlene, Roberta, Karleta holding Laretta

Back row: The Barnhurst twins as bookends, Dallas Barnhurst and  Curtis Wilson  Middle row: Velma Huntington holding Craig Barney, Florene Campbell, ? , ? Lilith WIlson holding Carolyn, Karl Wilson, Gai Wilcock, front row: Janet Allred, Rose Elaine Deuel, Laraine Barney on step  Hatch Ward nursery class

Picture of Great Grandpa Huntington and his sister Julia

FamilySearch/FamilyTree now allows members to upload pictures of their ancestors and they link up to the family tree.  Here is a picture of Great Grandpa Huntington as a young boy that someone uploaded.