The Bookcliffs.

Let's talk about the bookcliff mountains a little bit.

The bookcliffs were named by Lt. John W. Gunnison who was surveying a railroad route for the Government.  He thought that they looked like books so that's what he named them.  The bookcliffs extend from near Helper or Castle Gate in Utah to Grand Junction in Colorado.  All four Joseph's lived at or near the bookcliffs.

Joseph the first was one of the early settlers of Woodside, Utah.  The Price River runs right through Woodside and goes through the bookcliffs in an almost box canyon.  It is even call box canyon on some early maps.  Range Creek is to the north and the Elliott Plateau, Mesa or Mountain is to the south as the Lower Price River empties into the Green River north of the town of Green River.  I believe the the Curtis Formation, which is part of the San Rafael Group of geologic formations, is named after Joe because he was one of the first settlers of Woodside.  The Curtis formation is adjacent to the Summerville Formation.  Summerville was also an early settler of Woodside.

There are a couple of stories in this blog associated with Joseph 2nd or Dode.  One is dated April 16, 2011 and has to do with some claims that Dode had north of the Price River in Park Wash which empties into the Price River.  There is also the story of Dode having a wolf attack a young colt in the Park.  The colt later died from it's injuries.  The Park is in the Bookcliffs just above Horse Canyon and near the head of Park Wash

Joseph 3rd, Max, ranched at Woodside in the 1960s and 1970s.  From his ranch you could see the prominent Beckwith Peak, sometimes called Mt. Elliott, which stands out rather majestically.  I will talk about Beckwith Peak in my next blog.

Finally Joseph 4th, Nicholas, me.  I am rather fascinated with rock formations and geographic locations.  I use the name bookcliff for a couple of email addresses and logins for account on the internet.

Below are some pictures of the Price River and Beckwith Peak.  Beckwith Peak is named for Lt. Beckwith who took the place of Lt. Gunnison who was promoted to Captain and later killed by Indians near Delta, Utah on the Sevier River.

This first picture was taken about 1977.  The beaches along the Price River no longer look like this.  In fact there isn't much in the was of beaches anymore along the Price River.  Willow and other plants go right up to the river along the bank on both sides of the river.  This cabin and the trees were taken by floods in the river.  There is usually at least one big flood a year and sometimes three or four time a year.  These floods can and do change the the course of the river and take objects with them.  My dad has lost pumps in these flood when he did not take the suction hose out of the river.  You don't go against Mother Nature.  

This picture was taken about the same time and of course in black and white.  That is alkali rather than snow in the picture.  John Wesley Powell originally named this river the White River because of all the alkali where the it emptied into the Green River.  

 

This is a more modern picture taken just a few years ago.  It was originally posted to this blog in 2008.  This picture was taken on our property, the ranch, near the pond.  Can you see the Kachina?  It is in all three pictures.  

New Enos Curtis Picture.

This picture is not really new.  It has been around for over a century and a half.  Thanks to the internet it is now out in public view.  When I first saw this picture I was skeptical that it was really Enos.  I mean, where has this picture been.  But I looked at it closely and figured that it looked like family members and what I would picture Enos might look like.  Besides, I figured that there had to be a decent picture of him out there.  Or I hoped that there would be because we didn't have a good picture of him.  So it is like an answer to prayer. 

Here is the website where this picture is and another website of blog that has information about Enos also.  I'm sure that there are countless others.  The first one is the one that had the picture and has over 100 pages about Enos.   The third website is just a google search that has a lot of picture related to Enos Curtis and about half of them are actually our family.  I also added two more websites. 

These first two websites also link to other people of interest and their stories.  All of these links, except the google search, came from the first website. 

http://familyhistory.willowrise.com/enos-curtis-1783/

http://mikeandrhondafamilyhistory.blogspot.com/2011/03/enos-curtis-by-gloria-galloway-and.html

https://www.google.com/search?q=enos+curtis&safe=strict&biw=1280&bih=643&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&sqi=2&ved=0ahUKEwjn2pqGirLNAhVNSVIKHaN-Bi4Q7AkIPQ#imgrc=a3wYB6Y0MovmxM%3A

http://firstconvertsinmyancestry.blogspot.com/2010/08/enos-and-ruth-franklin-curtis.html

http://www.familylinks.us/EC-m.html

Benefits of Bee Pollen. How much to take.

http://www.mercola.com/article/diet/bee_pollen.htm 

Bee pollen contains all the essential components of life. The percentage of rejuvenating elements in bee pollen remarkably exceeds those present in brewer's yeast and wheat germ. Bee pollen corrects the deficient or unbalanced nutritioncommon in the customs of our present-day civilization of consuming incomplete foods, often with added chemical ingredients, which expose us to physiological problems as various as they are numerous.

http://www.bee-pollen-buzz.com/how-much-bee-pollen.html 

http://www.secrets-of-longevity-in-humans.com/bee-pollen-benefits.html 

One of the most amazing bee pollen facts is that it takes one bee working eight hours a day, one month to gather just one teaspoon of bee pollen granules. 

~High on the ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorption Capacity) scale due to a wide array of antioxidants (it is scored at 164, while blueberries for example are a 61) 

http://www.bee-pollen-power.com/how-much-bee-pollen/ 

Athletes swear it helps them have more stamina and recover from workouts faster.

Those undergoing cancer treatments state bee pollen helps them to increase their appetite so they can maintain better overall health while fighting the disease.

If you are taking raw or fresh frozen bee pollen then the recommended daily dose is 1 or 2 tablespoons per day.

25 Foods People Over 45 Should Eat.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/25-foods-people-over-45-should-eat/ss-BBpdjg3?ocid=iehp#image=14

01  Wild Salmon
02  Avocado
03  Green Tea
04  Chia Seeds
05  Oatmeal
06  Blueberries
07  Strawberries
08  Olive Oil
09.  Eggplant
10.  Walnuts
11.  Guava

Get this: Studies suggest that those with high levels of vitamin C in their systems may also have the lowest incidence of diabetes. But before you reach for that orange to stay healthy, consider this: Guava provides 600% of the day’s vitamin C in just one cup! A small round orange, on the other hand, packs just 85%. Although the tropical fruit packs 4 grams of protein per cup, Smith suggests pairing guava with an additional source of protein—like nuts or a low-fat cheese stick—to ensure blood sugar levels remain even keel. 

12.  Beans
13.  Cherries

Cherries are packed with anthocyanins, an antioxidant that helps lower blood sugar levels in diabetics. In fact, a Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study found that anthocyanins could reduce insulin production by as much as 50%! And get this: Cherries can also help whittle your middle. They’re so efficient at zapping fat that we’ve named them one of the 30 Best Foods for 6-Pack Abs!


14.  Eggs
15.  Unprocessed Wheat Bran
16.  Sardines
17.  Turmeric
18.  Carrots
19.  Leafy Greens

You already knew that nutrient-packed leafy greens like kale, bok choy and spinach should make a regular appearance in your diet, but were you aware that they can help keep you aches and pains at bay? It’s true—and it’s all thanks to their high levels of sulforaphane, a compound that blocks enzymes linked to joint destruction and inflammation. 

20.  Beets
21.  Beet Greens
22.  Sweet Potato

Sweet potatoes are packed with potassium, a mineral that can lessen the effects of sodium on blood pressure. They’re also rich in carotenoids, powerful antioxidants which help stabilize blood sugar levels and lower insulin resistance, which prevents calories from being converted into fat. (Woohoo!) Roast them up as a side to grilled meats or fish, or slice and bake them into healthy fries, drizzled with coconut oi;.

23.  Dark Chocolate
24.  Whole Grain Bread
25.  Pork Tenderloins

My mother used to say, "My girl is a bell."

Isabella

Actually my girl is Isabella.  My mother's name is Vesta Isabella Pettersson Curtis.  She was not the first Isabella.  I will discuss here some of her ancestors, and mine, who were also named Isabella.

I believe my mother was named after Vesta Isabella Dixon.  She died at 3 years of age.  Born August 3, 1898 in Coalville, Summit, Utah.  Died January 26, 1902 in Scofield, Carbon, Utah.  Buried January 29, 1902 in Coalville, Summit, Utah.

They were both named after Isabella Pilkington.  Isabella Pilkington was the mother of both Vesta Isabella Dixon and Vesta Isabella Pettersson Curtis.  Isabella Pilkington was born May 16, 1854 in Bolton, Lancashire, England.  She died November 26, 1931 and is buried at Scofield, Carbon,  Utah.

Isabella Pilkington also had a daughter named Miriam Isabella Dixon.  She is the mother of Vesta Isabella Dixon.  Miriam was born April 28, 1876 in Smithfield, Cache, Utah.  She died September 22, 1906 in Salt Lake City and was buried September 25, 1906 at Coalville, Summit, Utah.  This information contradicts the death certificate for Miriam.  The death certificate is wrong.  See below for information on newspaper articles which already have her buried before the date on the death certificate. 

Isabella Pilkington's father was William Pilkington, Sr.  He had a sister named Isabella Pilkington Frost.  She was born January 30, 1925  in Little Bolton, Lancashire, England.  She married Hugh Hilton April 9, 1852 in St. Louis, Missouri.  She died June 5, 1875 in Virgin City, Washington, Utah and is buried there.  She had a daughter named Isabella Jane Hilton born July 21, 1866 and died August 23, 1867 all in Virgin City, Washington, Utah and is buried there.

There is another Isabella.  Miriam Isabella Livsey was born July 22, 1907 in Scofield, Carbon, Utah, a daughter of William Livsey and Anna Elizabeth Eden.  William is the younger brother of my grandmother Ellen Lydia Livsey Pettersson.  Miriam died October 25, 1972 and apparently is buried in San Diego, California. 

Coalville Times, September 28, 1906, page 1.
http://udn.lib.utah.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/coalville/id/29774/show/29659/rec/2

Salt Lake Herald, September 28, 1906, page 7.
http://udn.lib.utah.edu/cdm/compoundobject/collection/slherald2/id/36211/show/36363/rec/24

Avocado seeds are edible.

http://omtimes.com/2012/10/13-great-benefits-of-eating-avocado-seeds/

13 Great Benefits of Eating Avocado Seeds

The Benefits of Avocado Seeds

By Dr Paul Haider
Everyone knows about Avocados… but did you know that Avocado Seeds are full of great health benefits?
Avocado Seeds have more antioxidants than most fruits and veggies on the market and polyphenols like green tea, plus they are full of more soluble fiber than just about any other food. — Wow!
In fact Avocado Seed has 70% of the antioxidants found in the whole Avocado, and Avocado Seed Oil is also full of antioxidants, lowers cholesterol, and helps fight off disease. And studies show that Avocado Seed has more soluble fiber than oatmeal and just about any other food. Avocado Seed helps to prevent cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol, and prevent strokes.
Avocado Seed are great for inflammation of the GI tract and diarrhea too! In fact in South America Avocado Seeds are used for dysentery and other GI tract problems. Avocado Seeds has lots of phenolic compounds that help to prevent gastric ulcers, and prevent bacterial and viral diseases.
Avocado Seed contains a flavonol that prevents tumor growth… in fact studies with rats with cancer given Avocado Seed powder looks promising.
Avocado Seeds boost your immune system and keep you from coming down with debilitating diseases. Keeping your immune system high, because antioxidants keep free radicals at bay… and slows the aging process. Avocado Seeds seems to have a good anti-inflammatory ability and thus helps with arthritis and other joint diseases.
Avocado Seed Oil has been shown in studies to increase collagen in your skin thus helping to keep your skin looking young and wrinkle free. Avocado Seed Oil will make your hair shinny and help get rid of dry dead skin.


http://www.wisegeek.com/can-i-eat-avocado-pits.htm

Before you eat avocado pits, you may want to dry them. This can be accomplished by setting them on a dry, sunny windowsill. It will usually take several days for a pit to dry completely.
Avocado are stone fruits. This means that they have very hard seeds, or pits, similar to stones. Avocado pits must first be broken up or ground up into a powder before they can be eaten.
Tossing an avocado pit into a blender could ruin the machine. Instead, you may find that smashing it with a hammer makes it easier to grind it up. You can also cut the pit up before you grind it up.
To smash avocado pits before you grind them, put them in a heavy-duty plastic bag and smash them with a mallet or hammer. Putting a heavy towel over the bag will help prevent the bag from tearing. The avocado pit pieces can then be ground up in a heavy-duty blender or food processor. This should result in a fine powder.


http://www.onegreenplanet.org/vegan-food/why-you-should-eat-that-avocado-seed-and-how-to-make-it-tasty/

Simply take the seed from the avocado like normal and then knife it into quarters. This is much easier than it would seem. After that, the bits of seed can be thrown into a food processor, grinder or powerful blender to make powder. (Be sure the machine is up to the task). The resulting powder will be bitter and full of tannins, so it’s best use with other strong flavors, say in a green smoothie or juice, that’ll mask it a bit. About a half a seed is enough for one solid serving, and the other half can be saved for next time.

Butte Nugget.

Butte County, California. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q8e9Mid3Dk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAAoPl5wvys