Daughter of Peder Olsen and Ingeborg Halvorsen
Married John W. Hess, 16 Nov 1856, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children - John Frederick Hess, Heber Workman Hess, Heber Chase Hess, Arthur Hess, Eveline Rosalia Hess, Emeline Rosalie Hess
Biography - Julia Helena Pedersen was the daughter of Peder Olsen and Ingeborg Halverson, and was born 28 September 1829 in Onsoy, Ostfold, Norway.
She was raised and educated in a home of plenty. She was converted to the Gospel and left her home and loved ones in a company of Saints of the L.D.S. Church, enroute to the Rocky Mountains.
In crossing the North Sea, a terrible storm was encountered. The Captain said, “The worst of my knowledge of thirty years.” Everything was swept away that could be, he said that nothing but providence could save them. The Elder who was in charge of the Company of Saints called them together to pray to the Lord for deliverance. My mother, a girl of 17, was asked to pray. On account of her faith, and great self-control in such a crisis. After praying for help, the storm soon abated, the ship righted itself, and they went on their way rejoicing.
They reached Hull, England, and went by rail to Liverpool. She with other brethren and sisters from Scandinavia, England and Germany, boarded the ship, “Charles Buck” which sailed from Liverpool, January 17, 1855 in charge of Elder Richard Ballentyne, and arrived safely in New Orleans, March 14th. Proceeding by river steamers up the Mississippi, the company arrived at St. Louis, Missouri, March 27th and thence traveled to Mormon Grove, near Atchison, Kansas, the outfitting post for the L.D.S. enroute to Utah, they arrived at this post early in April.
It was not until June 15th that the company in which Sister Julia had been assigned to travel left the camp, in charge of Captain Jacob F. Secrist. It consisted of 268 souls with 51 wagons, 317 oxen, 100 cows, and 3 horses. Soon after starting, however, cholera broke out which took several precious lives, including that of Captain Secrist, who died July 2nd at Ketchum Creek, between Fort Kearny and Fort Leavenworth. Elder Noah T. Guyman, a missionary returning from Australia, succeeded Elder Secrist as Captain of the Company, which arrived in Salt Lake City, September 7, 1855.
Sister Julia was a great favorite with the emigrants on account of her natural vivacity and executive ability. She spoke English quite well and was active in looking after the needs of the Scandinavian Saints. Especially was this true during the cholera epidemic during which she was indeed and “angel of mercy”. Captain Guyman especially relied upon her to report the conditions of the Scandinavian emigrants. One evening, when the company assembled for prayers, Captain Guyman asked:
“Where’s Julia?”
“Oh, she’s dead”, he was told.
“Dead! Impossible”, he replied.
“Well, she is just about dead”, said one of the emigrants, “She has lost her sight and hearing, and her mouth is turning black.”
Turning to the Captains of Tens, who was standing near, awaiting instructions, President Guyman said:
“Brethren, go wash your hands very thoroughly, and we will administer to Sister Julia.”
They did so and at the close of the administration, she was able to speak, and thanking the brethren, she said she felt better. She was soon restored to perfect health.
She was an expert in fancy weaving in the early days of Farmington, a man who was weaving a coverlet with the Nauvoo Temple as a centerpiece passed away before it was finished. Inquiry was made in every settlement of Saints, to get someone to finish the work. My mother was brought from Ogden to Farmington to see if she understood the pattern, which she did and was able to finish it. Through this visit she became acquainted with John W. Hess, whom she married on November 6, 1856 by President Brigham Young.
When the Relief Society was organized, my mother was chosen as one of the first three teachers to assist in nursing the sick, and preparing the dead for burial. Her every-ready smile and helping hand endeared her to all. She held this position for more than twenty-four years.
In August 1878, when the Primary was organized, by Bishop John W. Hess, mother assisted in getting the work underway. Later when Aurelia Rogers was chosen to preside in Davis Stake, my mother was chosen first counselor and Lucy Clark was second counselor, this position she held for more than twenty years. She was released because of failing eyesight.
She was the mother of three sons and one daughter.
Heber Chase Hess born 11 March 1857, unmarried
Arthur Hess born 22 May 1861, married 26 Aug 1885 to Elnora Moon
John Fredric Hess born 8 Jan 1864, married 5 Oct 1890 to Ellinor Udy
Emeline R. Hess born 22 July 1869, married 1 June 1892 to John A. Bourne
My mother was tireless in her efforts to bring about woman sufferage, she spent some time in the Logan Temple doing work for her ancestors which were only forty in number, this being all that was available at this time. Later when the Genealogical Society was organized I was instrumental in getting genealogy back to 1634. Beyond that time, records were destroyed by the war. Later my nephew, John Ivan Hess helped with the Temple work which I have completed up to date. Brothers Arthur, Fred and Emma Olson, a cousin, assisted financially.
Julia Helena Pedersen Hess passed peacefully away 14 Sep 1908 of general disability at her home in Farmington, Utah.
She was destined to be a saviour of her father’s household.
Written by Emeline R. Hess Bourne - her daughter
Married John W. Hess, 16 Nov 1856, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children - John Frederick Hess, Heber Workman Hess, Heber Chase Hess, Arthur Hess, Eveline Rosalia Hess, Emeline Rosalie Hess
Biography - Julia Helena Pedersen was the daughter of Peder Olsen and Ingeborg Halverson, and was born 28 September 1829 in Onsoy, Ostfold, Norway.
She was raised and educated in a home of plenty. She was converted to the Gospel and left her home and loved ones in a company of Saints of the L.D.S. Church, enroute to the Rocky Mountains.
In crossing the North Sea, a terrible storm was encountered. The Captain said, “The worst of my knowledge of thirty years.” Everything was swept away that could be, he said that nothing but providence could save them. The Elder who was in charge of the Company of Saints called them together to pray to the Lord for deliverance. My mother, a girl of 17, was asked to pray. On account of her faith, and great self-control in such a crisis. After praying for help, the storm soon abated, the ship righted itself, and they went on their way rejoicing.
They reached Hull, England, and went by rail to Liverpool. She with other brethren and sisters from Scandinavia, England and Germany, boarded the ship, “Charles Buck” which sailed from Liverpool, January 17, 1855 in charge of Elder Richard Ballentyne, and arrived safely in New Orleans, March 14th. Proceeding by river steamers up the Mississippi, the company arrived at St. Louis, Missouri, March 27th and thence traveled to Mormon Grove, near Atchison, Kansas, the outfitting post for the L.D.S. enroute to Utah, they arrived at this post early in April.
It was not until June 15th that the company in which Sister Julia had been assigned to travel left the camp, in charge of Captain Jacob F. Secrist. It consisted of 268 souls with 51 wagons, 317 oxen, 100 cows, and 3 horses. Soon after starting, however, cholera broke out which took several precious lives, including that of Captain Secrist, who died July 2nd at Ketchum Creek, between Fort Kearny and Fort Leavenworth. Elder Noah T. Guyman, a missionary returning from Australia, succeeded Elder Secrist as Captain of the Company, which arrived in Salt Lake City, September 7, 1855.
Sister Julia was a great favorite with the emigrants on account of her natural vivacity and executive ability. She spoke English quite well and was active in looking after the needs of the Scandinavian Saints. Especially was this true during the cholera epidemic during which she was indeed and “angel of mercy”. Captain Guyman especially relied upon her to report the conditions of the Scandinavian emigrants. One evening, when the company assembled for prayers, Captain Guyman asked:
“Where’s Julia?”
“Oh, she’s dead”, he was told.
“Dead! Impossible”, he replied.
“Well, she is just about dead”, said one of the emigrants, “She has lost her sight and hearing, and her mouth is turning black.”
Turning to the Captains of Tens, who was standing near, awaiting instructions, President Guyman said:
“Brethren, go wash your hands very thoroughly, and we will administer to Sister Julia.”
They did so and at the close of the administration, she was able to speak, and thanking the brethren, she said she felt better. She was soon restored to perfect health.
She was an expert in fancy weaving in the early days of Farmington, a man who was weaving a coverlet with the Nauvoo Temple as a centerpiece passed away before it was finished. Inquiry was made in every settlement of Saints, to get someone to finish the work. My mother was brought from Ogden to Farmington to see if she understood the pattern, which she did and was able to finish it. Through this visit she became acquainted with John W. Hess, whom she married on November 6, 1856 by President Brigham Young.
When the Relief Society was organized, my mother was chosen as one of the first three teachers to assist in nursing the sick, and preparing the dead for burial. Her every-ready smile and helping hand endeared her to all. She held this position for more than twenty-four years.
In August 1878, when the Primary was organized, by Bishop John W. Hess, mother assisted in getting the work underway. Later when Aurelia Rogers was chosen to preside in Davis Stake, my mother was chosen first counselor and Lucy Clark was second counselor, this position she held for more than twenty years. She was released because of failing eyesight.
She was the mother of three sons and one daughter.
Heber Chase Hess born 11 March 1857, unmarried
Arthur Hess born 22 May 1861, married 26 Aug 1885 to Elnora Moon
John Fredric Hess born 8 Jan 1864, married 5 Oct 1890 to Ellinor Udy
Emeline R. Hess born 22 July 1869, married 1 June 1892 to John A. Bourne
My mother was tireless in her efforts to bring about woman sufferage, she spent some time in the Logan Temple doing work for her ancestors which were only forty in number, this being all that was available at this time. Later when the Genealogical Society was organized I was instrumental in getting genealogy back to 1634. Beyond that time, records were destroyed by the war. Later my nephew, John Ivan Hess helped with the Temple work which I have completed up to date. Brothers Arthur, Fred and Emma Olson, a cousin, assisted financially.
Julia Helena Pedersen Hess passed peacefully away 14 Sep 1908 of general disability at her home in Farmington, Utah.
She was destined to be a saviour of her father’s household.
Written by Emeline R. Hess Bourne - her daughter
Daughter of Peder Olsen and Ingeborg Halvorsen
Married John W. Hess, 16 Nov 1856, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children - John Frederick Hess, Heber Workman Hess, Heber Chase Hess, Arthur Hess, Eveline Rosalia Hess, Emeline Rosalie Hess
Biography - Julia Helena Pedersen was the daughter of Peder Olsen and Ingeborg Halverson, and was born 28 September 1829 in Onsoy, Ostfold, Norway.
She was raised and educated in a home of plenty. She was converted to the Gospel and left her home and loved ones in a company of Saints of the L.D.S. Church, enroute to the Rocky Mountains.
In crossing the North Sea, a terrible storm was encountered. The Captain said, “The worst of my knowledge of thirty years.” Everything was swept away that could be, he said that nothing but providence could save them. The Elder who was in charge of the Company of Saints called them together to pray to the Lord for deliverance. My mother, a girl of 17, was asked to pray. On account of her faith, and great self-control in such a crisis. After praying for help, the storm soon abated, the ship righted itself, and they went on their way rejoicing.
They reached Hull, England, and went by rail to Liverpool. She with other brethren and sisters from Scandinavia, England and Germany, boarded the ship, “Charles Buck” which sailed from Liverpool, January 17, 1855 in charge of Elder Richard Ballentyne, and arrived safely in New Orleans, March 14th. Proceeding by river steamers up the Mississippi, the company arrived at St. Louis, Missouri, March 27th and thence traveled to Mormon Grove, near Atchison, Kansas, the outfitting post for the L.D.S. enroute to Utah, they arrived at this post early in April.
It was not until June 15th that the company in which Sister Julia had been assigned to travel left the camp, in charge of Captain Jacob F. Secrist. It consisted of 268 souls with 51 wagons, 317 oxen, 100 cows, and 3 horses. Soon after starting, however, cholera broke out which took several precious lives, including that of Captain Secrist, who died July 2nd at Ketchum Creek, between Fort Kearny and Fort Leavenworth. Elder Noah T. Guyman, a missionary returning from Australia, succeeded Elder Secrist as Captain of the Company, which arrived in Salt Lake City, September 7, 1855.
Sister Julia was a great favorite with the emigrants on account of her natural vivacity and executive ability. She spoke English quite well and was active in looking after the needs of the Scandinavian Saints. Especially was this true during the cholera epidemic during which she was indeed and “angel of mercy”. Captain Guyman especially relied upon her to report the conditions of the Scandinavian emigrants. One evening, when the company assembled for prayers, Captain Guyman asked:
“Where’s Julia?”
“Oh, she’s dead”, he was told.
“Dead! Impossible”, he replied.
“Well, she is just about dead”, said one of the emigrants, “She has lost her sight and hearing, and her mouth is turning black.”
Turning to the Captains of Tens, who was standing near, awaiting instructions, President Guyman said:
“Brethren, go wash your hands very thoroughly, and we will administer to Sister Julia.”
They did so and at the close of the administration, she was able to speak, and thanking the brethren, she said she felt better. She was soon restored to perfect health.
She was an expert in fancy weaving in the early days of Farmington, a man who was weaving a coverlet with the Nauvoo Temple as a centerpiece passed away before it was finished. Inquiry was made in every settlement of Saints, to get someone to finish the work. My mother was brought from Ogden to Farmington to see if she understood the pattern, which she did and was able to finish it. Through this visit she became acquainted with John W. Hess, whom she married on November 6, 1856 by President Brigham Young.
When the Relief Society was organized, my mother was chosen as one of the first three teachers to assist in nursing the sick, and preparing the dead for burial. Her every-ready smile and helping hand endeared her to all. She held this position for more than twenty-four years.
In August 1878, when the Primary was organized, by Bishop John W. Hess, mother assisted in getting the work underway. Later when Aurelia Rogers was chosen to preside in Davis Stake, my mother was chosen first counselor and Lucy Clark was second counselor, this position she held for more than twenty years. She was released because of failing eyesight.
She was the mother of three sons and one daughter.
Heber Chase Hess born 11 March 1857, unmarried
Arthur Hess born 22 May 1861, married 26 Aug 1885 to Elnora Moon
John Fredric Hess born 8 Jan 1864, married 5 Oct 1890 to Ellinor Udy
Emeline R. Hess born 22 July 1869, married 1 June 1892 to John A. Bourne
My mother was tireless in her efforts to bring about woman sufferage, she spent some time in the Logan Temple doing work for her ancestors which were only forty in number, this being all that was available at this time. Later when the Genealogical Society was organized I was instrumental in getting genealogy back to 1634. Beyond that time, records were destroyed by the war. Later my nephew, John Ivan Hess helped with the Temple work which I have completed up to date. Brothers Arthur, Fred and Emma Olson, a cousin, assisted financially.
Julia Helena Pedersen Hess passed peacefully away 14 Sep 1908 of general disability at her home in Farmington, Utah.
She was destined to be a saviour of her father’s household.
Written by Emeline R. Hess Bourne - her daughter
Married John W. Hess, 16 Nov 1856, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Children - John Frederick Hess, Heber Workman Hess, Heber Chase Hess, Arthur Hess, Eveline Rosalia Hess, Emeline Rosalie Hess
Biography - Julia Helena Pedersen was the daughter of Peder Olsen and Ingeborg Halverson, and was born 28 September 1829 in Onsoy, Ostfold, Norway.
She was raised and educated in a home of plenty. She was converted to the Gospel and left her home and loved ones in a company of Saints of the L.D.S. Church, enroute to the Rocky Mountains.
In crossing the North Sea, a terrible storm was encountered. The Captain said, “The worst of my knowledge of thirty years.” Everything was swept away that could be, he said that nothing but providence could save them. The Elder who was in charge of the Company of Saints called them together to pray to the Lord for deliverance. My mother, a girl of 17, was asked to pray. On account of her faith, and great self-control in such a crisis. After praying for help, the storm soon abated, the ship righted itself, and they went on their way rejoicing.
They reached Hull, England, and went by rail to Liverpool. She with other brethren and sisters from Scandinavia, England and Germany, boarded the ship, “Charles Buck” which sailed from Liverpool, January 17, 1855 in charge of Elder Richard Ballentyne, and arrived safely in New Orleans, March 14th. Proceeding by river steamers up the Mississippi, the company arrived at St. Louis, Missouri, March 27th and thence traveled to Mormon Grove, near Atchison, Kansas, the outfitting post for the L.D.S. enroute to Utah, they arrived at this post early in April.
It was not until June 15th that the company in which Sister Julia had been assigned to travel left the camp, in charge of Captain Jacob F. Secrist. It consisted of 268 souls with 51 wagons, 317 oxen, 100 cows, and 3 horses. Soon after starting, however, cholera broke out which took several precious lives, including that of Captain Secrist, who died July 2nd at Ketchum Creek, between Fort Kearny and Fort Leavenworth. Elder Noah T. Guyman, a missionary returning from Australia, succeeded Elder Secrist as Captain of the Company, which arrived in Salt Lake City, September 7, 1855.
Sister Julia was a great favorite with the emigrants on account of her natural vivacity and executive ability. She spoke English quite well and was active in looking after the needs of the Scandinavian Saints. Especially was this true during the cholera epidemic during which she was indeed and “angel of mercy”. Captain Guyman especially relied upon her to report the conditions of the Scandinavian emigrants. One evening, when the company assembled for prayers, Captain Guyman asked:
“Where’s Julia?”
“Oh, she’s dead”, he was told.
“Dead! Impossible”, he replied.
“Well, she is just about dead”, said one of the emigrants, “She has lost her sight and hearing, and her mouth is turning black.”
Turning to the Captains of Tens, who was standing near, awaiting instructions, President Guyman said:
“Brethren, go wash your hands very thoroughly, and we will administer to Sister Julia.”
They did so and at the close of the administration, she was able to speak, and thanking the brethren, she said she felt better. She was soon restored to perfect health.
She was an expert in fancy weaving in the early days of Farmington, a man who was weaving a coverlet with the Nauvoo Temple as a centerpiece passed away before it was finished. Inquiry was made in every settlement of Saints, to get someone to finish the work. My mother was brought from Ogden to Farmington to see if she understood the pattern, which she did and was able to finish it. Through this visit she became acquainted with John W. Hess, whom she married on November 6, 1856 by President Brigham Young.
When the Relief Society was organized, my mother was chosen as one of the first three teachers to assist in nursing the sick, and preparing the dead for burial. Her every-ready smile and helping hand endeared her to all. She held this position for more than twenty-four years.
In August 1878, when the Primary was organized, by Bishop John W. Hess, mother assisted in getting the work underway. Later when Aurelia Rogers was chosen to preside in Davis Stake, my mother was chosen first counselor and Lucy Clark was second counselor, this position she held for more than twenty years. She was released because of failing eyesight.
She was the mother of three sons and one daughter.
Heber Chase Hess born 11 March 1857, unmarried
Arthur Hess born 22 May 1861, married 26 Aug 1885 to Elnora Moon
John Fredric Hess born 8 Jan 1864, married 5 Oct 1890 to Ellinor Udy
Emeline R. Hess born 22 July 1869, married 1 June 1892 to John A. Bourne
My mother was tireless in her efforts to bring about woman sufferage, she spent some time in the Logan Temple doing work for her ancestors which were only forty in number, this being all that was available at this time. Later when the Genealogical Society was organized I was instrumental in getting genealogy back to 1634. Beyond that time, records were destroyed by the war. Later my nephew, John Ivan Hess helped with the Temple work which I have completed up to date. Brothers Arthur, Fred and Emma Olson, a cousin, assisted financially.
Julia Helena Pedersen Hess passed peacefully away 14 Sep 1908 of general disability at her home in Farmington, Utah.
She was destined to be a saviour of her father’s household.
Written by Emeline R. Hess Bourne - her daughter
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