The George Meears (1803-1891) and Sarah Ann (Gibson) Meears (1806-1869) family were nineteenth century English converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS). Most family members eventually immigrated to the United States.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Smith Farm Apples
One of the reasons I chose to create a blog for the George and Sarah Ann
Gibson Meears family was because I was unable to find documentation on the family. I was also sad to find very little narrative
history even after I had begun to find sources. I had always
been told that Aunt Norma left her files to her son, Glen Smith, in Lehi.
In order to make the podcast I went to visit him and spent several
hours at his home. He allowed me to copy a history of Oliver Smith that
was written by Mary Pulley. This told of the farm that Jane and Oliver
Smith created South of American Fork and West of Pleasant Grove. Today
it is being divided up and sold. Much of the property is condominiums.
I asked my father to travel there with me and tell me some of his
memories. This is a recording of Ronald Glen Smith telling his
experience as a child on the farm of William T. Smith. This was the
original Oliver and Jane Meears Smith family farm that is told about in
the life story written by Mary Pulley. To listen to the podcast please see the right sidebar.
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Your podcast was great! The music fit the story perfectly! Isn't it wonderful to hear stories told in people's voices? Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great experience to be able to get more information about your family plus the recording.
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