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This is the 2nd of the two-part episode on Levi Savage, Jr.  This episode covers Levi's missionary experiences and challenges in Burma, his journey home, and experience with the Willie handcart company.  It also tells the story of his experiences at home in Salt Lake City, Scipio, Kanab and Toquerville.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heartsofthefathers)

This is Part 1 of a 2-part episode on Levi Savage Jr.  In this episode: The background and history of the Savage family Levi's experience in the Mormon Battalion Levi's mission experience in India, and attempted first trip to Burma. Jim Naegle and Lorelei Neuman Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heartsofthefathers)

Edmund Lovell Ellsworth was the captain of the first handcart company to emigrate to the Salt Lake valley in 1856.  In many ways, he was a "pioneer's pioneer".  This is his story.Show notes are available at heartsofthefatherspodcast.com.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/heartsofthefathers)

The Hearts of the Fathers Podcast explores the lives and stories of the pioneers who settled Utah and the American West, and connects those stories with their living descendants.Season 1 will tell the stories of 12 individuals who were handcart pioneers in 1856, who walked 1,300 miles from Iowa to Utah pulling all their worldly possessions with them in handmade handcarts.  Some came to escape religious persecution, some came to be with family, others came for adventure and opportunity.We will tell their stories beginning with Edmund Lovell Ellsworth, who was the Captain of the very first group to make the handcart journey.Support the show