Grandma Elizabeth Entertains the Saints

Late in May of 1852 the Hunter family anxious to begin the journey to Salt Lake was assigned to the ten wagon ? Company, leaving from Winter Quarters. It didn't take long for Elizabeth to find how uncomfortable riding in the bumpy, jostling wagon was. Thus she began the 1,000 mile trek on foot and pregnant.

Every morning the family cow was milked and enjoyed by all. The surplus milk was attached to the wagon wheel. By end of day there was a delicious container of butter freshly churned. They shared with all.

At the end of each long day, the folks would gather round and asked Elizabeth and family to entertain them with some singing and dancing. Remember how she loves to dance. The family's favorite song was 'Get Up and Bar the Door'.

The company joined in for the chorus and all had a great time. Singing and dancing gave the Saints something to look forward during the long journey.This ballad became the Hunter family's most beloved song for five generations. Unfortunately, I am the sixth generation and had never heard of the song. You can bet we will be teaching to our loved ones and pass the memory along.