The family reunion was on July 12 – July 18.   This year 52 relatives traveled together to many historical sites including our sister city Quincy, Illinois.  Four generations (including all siblings and many cousins) were introduced to ‘Roberts Ranch’ sponsored by Brothers Legacy, LLC and hosted by Matthew and Renee. .   Temple work was done by the family for 93 of our ancestors and Fon and Linda were sealed for time and all eternity in the Nauvoo, Temple.

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The Nauvoo Pageant celebrates the legacy of the early Latter-Day Saints. Go Here

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Fon & Linda were Sealed in the Nauvoo LDS Temple for Eternity. This was the highlight of the Reunion with the whole Roberts Family Present.

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures taken from the Arch in ST Louis.

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures taken from the Mark Twain Cave Complex.

 

 

 

 

 

Pictures Taken from the Liberty Jail.  where the Prophet Joseph Smith spent approximately five months awaiting trial. While there he received three revelations that are included in the Doctrine and Covenants today

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Pictures from the Carthage Jail.  where the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum were martyred. 

 

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Pictures taken from Adam-Ondi-Ahman

The beautiful site of Adam-ondi-Ahman lies at a bend in the Grand River in northern Missouri, about 70 miles north of Kansas City

The Adam-ondi-Ahman Temple was the third temple planned but never constructed by the early Saints in Missouri.

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Pictures taken from Lovers Leap.

Lovers Leap Scenic View Hannibal Mo. According to legend 2 indian lovers from different tribes jumped to their death. None the less there is a great view of Hannibal and the Misssippi river. 

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Pictures taken at Nauvoo Pageant and the Temple.

Nauvoo Pageant - Atribute to Joseph Smith

Narrated by Parley P. Pratt, the pageant emphasizes the prophetic mission of Joseph Smith and honors the sacrifice, faith and courage of the Saints who gave their all to build a city and a temple to their God

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Pictures taken of some of the Historic homes in Nauvoo

In 1839, early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints—called “Mormons”—established this place of peace and beauty on a great bend in the Mississippi.  Today, Nauvoo is one of America’s premier historic communities. Visitors can explore more than 40 historic sites from the 1840 time period.

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Pictures taken back at the Ranch after a great trip through the history of Joseph Smith and the saits.