Emma meets her great, great, great grandfather, Henry Lunt

Emma pictured above with Henry Lunt, (32 years old)

 Sharing my love of family history with my children is my greatest joy.  Emma and I spent an afternoon researching her great great great grandfather, Henry Lunt.  His personal history came to life as we took a field trip to Special Collections at Southern Utah University.

 Emma was able to make some entries in her own journal:  Henry Lunt was born July 20, 1824 and died January 22, 1902.  Emma's great Grandmother Zina Lunt (Rigby) was the last living grandchild of Henry's.

 Only direct descendants are allowed to handle these items.  How exciting... The collection included:  his spectacles, his handwritten journal, and his 1883 copy of the Doctrine and covenants.

 Henry lived a life of great faith and dedication to the Lord. Henry boarded the ship Argo in January 1850 on a cold bleak day.  Henry had joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was saying good-bye to his beloved England, family and friends- all that he held dear --- The Love of God abounded in his heart and the message of the "good news"  of the gospel  penetrated his heart.  Henry was on his way to join ZION!

 The faith of our forefathers is felt as we come to know them... I know our faith was strengthened by our conversation with Henry Lunt!