One of my pioneer ancestors was Charlotte Luticia Folkhard. Many people say that she was member of the royal family, but my grandmother has not been able to find any solid proof of this. She was disowned when she married her husband, who was a commoner. They joined the church together in England. They saved money for passage to America to join the saints. Once they saved the money they bought passage to America, shortly before the boat was depart Charlotte fell sick. She sent her family on ahead. She stayed behind with her six-week old baby. Both died shortly … Continue reading →