had a three month old baby to hold and care for. They want as far as the Missouri River on the train and then by steamboat up the river to Florence, Nebraska. It was here that they were met by the ox teams from Utah that were to take them to Zion. They found that because of limited space, they would be obliged to leave much of their bedding and heavy clothing. Baltzar's father, Soren Pedersen, purchased a cow there in Florence. She provided milk on their journey to Utah. This cow was taken along to Richville and was the family cow for a long time. The company was led by John F. Sanders. It left Florence on July 6, 1863. The season of 1863 was especially hot and dry, causing the waters of the Platte and Sweetwater Rivers to dry up in places. All members of the train that could possibly walk had to do this. This was not so hard on the younger ones, but was difficult on the older men and women. When the wagon train encamped near the headwaters of East Canyon Creek, just east of Big Mountain, Baltzar made his way down East Canyon to the little settlement of Richville. His brother, Peter, and his sister, Karen (now married to Mads Peter Rasmussen), had emigrated in 1859 and 1861, respectively, and settled in Richville. Arrangements were made for Peter and Mads to met the emigrant train in Salt Lake City. Baltzar then walked back to the head of East Canyon and rejoined the wagon train. They arrived in Salt Lake City on September 5, 1863. The family was met as planned, and their baggage and some supplies were hauled to Richville. The first two seasons were most difficult for the little family. They lived in a dug-out, and it was impossible to keep it from leaking during the rainy seasons. While they were living in this dug-out, two more children were born: Joseph Juul, on May 5,1865; and Baltzar, Jr., on May 29, 1867. Their food supply the first winter was adequate, but during the second winter about all they had to eat was cooked grain which had been ground in a coffee mill, and they even had to ration that. Tragedy struck on September 1,1866, when fifteen- month-old Joseph drowned in the old Mill Race. The body was found on the screen where the water plunged on the water wheel of the grist mill at Richville. A new log house was built and five more children were born to them: Charles Coulsen, on July 15, 1869; George Lorenzo, on July 2,1871; Anna Eliza, on November 26, 1873; William, on February 29, 1876; and Frederick Leander, on February 12, 1879. William died on April 18,1877. In 1880 a large, two-story brick home was built. The two oldest sons, Nels and Soren, had gone to southern Idaho to homestead by this time, but there was still a large family in Richville. The Peterson home in Richville was a gathering Peterson home built in 18$t), later Oi pied in 1910 by the Porter family, a Morgan Pioneer History Binds Us Together place for the young folks for many years. Margrete was a perfect hostess, always making everyone feel welcome and making sure that there were plenty of good things to eat. Parties were livened by the violin music of Baltzar, Jr. and Charles. There would be singing and dancing. Baltzar, Jr. and George were known for their step dancing. Margrete enjoyed life most when the young folks came and participated in good home entertainment. The family gradually became prosperous. Much credit for this can be given to Margrete. She was well educated and had a natural ability to manage. She was resourceful; her judgment was sound; she gave advice when it was needed, and when it would do the most good. She was quite small, considered tiny in stature, but was quick and accurate, full of energy. She was most immaculate in her dress, person and behavior. She was an excellent seamstress and made all of her own clothes. When there was means to buy, she insisted on good quality, not only for herself, but for her family. She was not extravagant, for nothing was wasted or misused. She insisted on proper care for everything. Baltzar and Margrete were generous to family members that had remained in Denmark. They forwarded money and helped in other ways to enable Margrete's sister, Maren, and Maren's daughter, Caroline, to emigrate to Utah. In 1909 Baltzar's and Margrete's daughter, Anna Eliza, her husband, Sanford Orin Porter, and their three children moved from Lyman, Wyoming, bought the family home and most of the farm, and moved in to take care of Baltzar and Margrete. Baltzar had had a severe stroke and Margrete was not well. Baltzar died on November 21, 1910, and was buried in the little Richville Cemetery. Margrete lived for eight more years. She continued to keep up a correspondence with family members in Denmark. She was a beautiful letter writer, both in English and the Danish language. Her letters seemed to carry the same feeling and expression as if she were visiting in person. She would always enclose a five or ten dollar bill in her letters to those in Denmark. If she ever had any favorites among her children or grandchildren, they never knew it; if she passed a favor to one, she never failed to give to all. i?;: