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During 2010, we updated the news items on the Front Page and made revisions, both major and minor, in the biographical sketches of individual militiamen. The biographies were substantially revised for [[Alexander H. Loveridge]], [[Andrew A. Allen]], [[Benjamin A. Arthur]], [[Columbus R. Freeman]], [[Charles Hopkins]], [[Dudley Leavitt]], [[Daniel Macfarlane]], [[Don Carlos Shirts|Don Carlos (Carl) Shirts]] and [[David W. Tullis]]. Also, some visitors have suggested that we include information on such figures as [[George A. Smith]], [[Jacob Hamblin]], etc. Great suggestion! We will add that over time. | During 2010, we updated the news items on the Front Page and made revisions, both major and minor, in the biographical sketches of individual militiamen. The biographies were substantially revised for [[Alexander H. Loveridge]], [[Andrew A. Allen]], [[Benjamin A. Arthur]], [[Columbus R. Freeman]], [[Charles Hopkins]], [[Dudley Leavitt]], [[Daniel Macfarlane]], [[Don Carlos Shirts|Don Carlos (Carl) Shirts]] and [[David W. Tullis]]. Also, some visitors have suggested that we include information on such figures as [[George A. Smith]], [[Jacob Hamblin]], etc. Great suggestion! We will add that over time. | ||
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Our hope is to continually locate additional photographs of the militiamen and historical photos or woodcuts depicting other details relevant to our subject matter. It's an ongoing process. If you have any, we would be interested in hearing from you. | Our hope is to continually locate additional photographs of the militiamen and historical photos or woodcuts depicting other details relevant to our subject matter. It's an ongoing process. If you have any, we would be interested in hearing from you. | ||
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*We have photographs of the dedications and programs at Mountain Meadows from 1999, 2007 and 2009. They help convey some of the "reconciliation" efforts among various communities and peoples. Progress is always slow, but real progress has been made. | *We have photographs of the dedications and programs at Mountain Meadows from 1999, 2007 and 2009. They help convey some of the "reconciliation" efforts among various communities and peoples. Progress is always slow, but real progress has been made. | ||
*During 2011, the Mountain Meadows Massacre site | *During 2011, the Mountain Meadows Massacre site was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark. There were important events at Mountain Meadows on September 10-11, commemorating this significant change in status. We plan to add coverage and photographs of these events. | ||
*Since 2007, officials of the Mormon Church have made important statements, acknowledgements and expressions of regret. Some know of these important statements, but many still are unaware. Another idea is to add a news section summarizing these statements and events.<br> | *Since 2007, officials of the Mormon Church have made important statements, acknowledgements and expressions of regret. Some know of these important statements, but many still are unaware. Another idea is to add a news section summarizing these statements and events.<br> | ||
Revision as of 03:44, 19 September 2011
The most recent change has been wiki software upgrades to improve the appearance, features and functionality of the site. Internal and external links are now easier and more reliable while thumbnail photographs are now enlarged with a click. The new wiki software will allow us to make a series of improvements to the form and content of our site. We have also revised every militia biography with expanded treatment and sources and a new Bibliography. We'll expand/improve the biographies for the militiamen as we receive input from you or locate new sources of information.
Updates in 2010
During 2010, we updated the news items on the Front Page and made revisions, both major and minor, in the biographical sketches of individual militiamen. The biographies were substantially revised for Alexander H. Loveridge, Andrew A. Allen, Benjamin A. Arthur, Columbus R. Freeman, Charles Hopkins, Dudley Leavitt, Daniel Macfarlane, Don Carlos (Carl) Shirts and David W. Tullis. Also, some visitors have suggested that we include information on such figures as George A. Smith, Jacob Hamblin, etc. Great suggestion! We will add that over time.
What's Planned
Our hope is to continually locate additional photographs of the militiamen and historical photos or woodcuts depicting other details relevant to our subject matter. It's an ongoing process. If you have any, we would be interested in hearing from you.
To add information about the background of an important group of militiamen, coming soon is an article on the British ironworkers, their activities on the Cedar City ironworks and how the repeated failures at the ironworks may have contributed to the overall sense of frustration and failure in Cedar City. It treats both the British immigrants drawn into the massacre and those who, for whatever reason, were not.
Here are some other plans for the site:
- We have photographs of the dedications and programs at Mountain Meadows from 1999, 2007 and 2009. They help convey some of the "reconciliation" efforts among various communities and peoples. Progress is always slow, but real progress has been made.
- During 2011, the Mountain Meadows Massacre site was officially designated as a National Historic Landmark. There were important events at Mountain Meadows on September 10-11, commemorating this significant change in status. We plan to add coverage and photographs of these events.
- Since 2007, officials of the Mormon Church have made important statements, acknowledgements and expressions of regret. Some know of these important statements, but many still are unaware. Another idea is to add a news section summarizing these statements and events.
Let Us Hear From You
We hope you enjoy the site and find it profitable. Some of you may have historical photographs, family histories, genealogical info or just interesting family lore about some of the subjects of our site. Please leave a comment or contact me via email at editor@1857ironcountymilitia.com. We're interested in seeing what you have, exchanging info and comparing notes!
Best regards to all,
Robert Briggs
