Morgan Pioneer History Binds Us Together The first Morgan County Daughters of Utah Pioneers camp, Mt. Joy, was organized in April 1918 with twelve founding members. Today there are six camps and over a hundred and twenty members. The goals have remained consistent. "To honor the brave and noble pioneers; to preserve the artifacts they used in everyday living; to keep pictures, articles of clothing, household items, and a record of the way they lived." As the items accumulated, the need for proper housing to display these treasures became apparent. Money was earned, coins and dollars at a time, bake sales were held, dinners catered, lace and crafted items sold, and quilts stitched. Hard work and prayers made this happen. A home for these wonderful relics became a reality when the Museum was dedicated on April 26,1953. Hand written histories recorded a word at a time, line by line, often stained with tear drops, each telling a story. Pictures in ornate frames personify the written histories, as they adorn the walls of the museum. The idea of preserving a written record in book form was born in June of 2005. We have been working toward that goal since then. Without the dedicated work done by members since 1918 in preserving the life histories of these noble pioneers, this would not have been possible. May this book be an inspiration to those who read it, and a tribute and honor to those who lived it and recorded it. We dedicate this book to our Pioneer Ancestors and the sacrifices they made so that we might enjoy the bountiful harvest they planted. We also dedicate it to each one of you who have made this book a reality. It is your story as well as their story. ENJOY! Daughters of Utah Pioneers (D.U.P.) Connie W. Carter, Morgan County D.U.P. President Susan M. Meacham, Morgan County D.U.P. First Vice President Margo R. Wilde, Morgan County D.U.P. Second Vice President Fay D. Hansen, Treasurer • Carole M. McCain, Secretary