This is without saying but remembering back to the early 1950's is somewhat difficult. I was around 7 yrs. old when I first met my Aunt and Uncle. They lived in Richfield, Utah and we lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. My dad, my brother Gary and I took the trip that took all day and then some. For the first time we were going to Richfield where our father and his father was born. We was excited to be able to see the city we had heard so much about. Dad had a 1936 Studebaker and the 160 miles of what would be called backroads today took all day. Boy, I was so excited about all this. From our house we went over to State Street and turned south. Dad said we would be on State or Main Street all the way to Richfield. Now when I look back on that day I can remember all the towns we went through on that trip. By the time we pulled into Richfield it was starting to get dark. This was in the summer time so it must have been getting late. Uncle Don and Aunt Iola welcomed us with open arms. I don't remember much of that first evening but the next morning was a time I will always think about when looking back at my childhood. I don't remember having much contact with my Uncle but my Aunt and I hit it off from the start. That first morning we all sat down to a breakfast made for a king. From that time on I would look forword to setting down to my Aunt's table for a meal. After being there about two days we all went to Fish Lake and had a great time. We stayed with them in Richfield for about a week when one night dad said he wanted to start back home the next day and we would be leaving early in the morning. In that short time I had become real close to Aunt Iola and didn't want to leave. I was totally surprised when my Aunt ask if I would like to stay for a few more weeks and my Aunt and Uncle would take me home when thay took a trip to Salt Lake City to visit with my Grandfather (Iola's Father). Well to say I was overjoyed would be an understatement. That summer was the best one of my childhood. I had my chores to do but after that it was my time to explore and out in that farm country I did just that. If I wasn't out exploring the world around me then I was riding an old horse that belonged to my Aunt and Uncle. There was so much to do that by dark each night I was in bed asleep. There was times when I would stick around the house helping my Aunt and listening to some of the stories she would tell about the Borg family and about Richfield. Today I wish I could remember the stories she told. This was the first but not the last visit I would have with my Aunt. The very next summer I went to my Aunt and Uncle's for a visit and stayed for about 3 weeks. The two summers I spent in Richfield gave me some memories I would cherish all of my life. It trully saddens me that by the time I was 9 years old I had lost contact with all of my dad's family, never to see nor hear from them. Doing the research on my family's genealogy and history has brought many fond memories and some sad ones back into view.
During my research I found the following information regarding my Aunt and Uncle.
Leo Donald Beutler
born: 30 Sep 1906 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah
died: 16 Jul 1980 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah
Buried: 18 Jul 1980 at Richfield City Cemetery
Iola Borg
born: 19 Nov 1909 in Richfield, Sevier, Utah
died: 30 May 1997 in Provo, Utah, Utah
Buried: 02 Jun 1997 at Richfield City Cemetery
Leo and Iola was married on 01 Dec 1928 in Junction, Piute, Utah
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Saturday, January 5, 2008
My Grangfather, Hanse Egede Borg 1885-1957
Hanse Egede Borg was one of 8 children born to Ole Peter and Josephine B. Nielson Borg. Hanse was born on 25 Nov 1885 in Richfield, Sevier County, Utah and died on 24 Jan 1957 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. Our Grandfather was buried on 28 Jan 1957 at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
The records show Hanse was in several business enterprises in his life time. From the sales of rawhide and animal skins and working the 50 acres of farm land his father owned during his early teens to owning a small Alcohol recovery center up in the avenues in Salt Lake City during the early 1950's. I can remember one of my brothers and I visiting our grandfather on the weekends and several times staying two or three days at the center. We always had a great time of it. The house the center was in was huge and I loved playing in it. I could get lost in it whenever I wanted to. Hanse loved Baseball and played whenever he could. For several years Hanse was on the Richfield, Utah City Team. One of his brothers, Seth M. Borg, played on the same team with him in 1907 and 1908.
Following is a news article found by our cousin T. Borg. First printed in The Richfield Reaper News on 29 Apr 1916, Richfield, Utah.
DEPUTY MARSHAL SHOT IN THURSDAY MORNING RAID
Investigation of Illicit Love Affair By Peace Officers Results in Shooting of Hans Borg ------ Chances for His Recovery Said to be Favorable
Richfield was the scene of a shooting affairat an early hour Thursday morning which came near being a tragedy. Illicit love and the weakness of a woman form the base of a story which can be told in a single chapter.
About the first of April a woman named McCabe came to this city from Marysville. She rented a little home owned by W. A. Cheel and entered into possession. She had been devorced from her husband about a year. Mrs. McCabe was little known here. She appeared, superficially, to be a quiet, industrious sort of a woman, and did nothing to arouse suspicion or curiosity in the neighborhood.
Mr. Cheel had been apprised that a man named Williams was here on Wednesday, and having heard that he and the McCabe woman had been charged with undue intimacy at marysville, he made complaint to city marshal Dan Borg, setting up the allegation that he believed things were not "all right" at the home of the McCabe woman, urging further that certain untoward circumstances be investigated.
Early Thursday morning Marshal Borg proceeded to the McCabe home, deputizing his brother, Hans Borg, to accompany him. Mr. Cheel and a Mr. Anderson, also went with the officers. Arrived at the residence about 1 o'clock, they found the place in darkness and no apparent movement about the premises. Marshal Borg knocked at the front door and demanded admission, eliciting no responce from within. The posse remained on the outside a half hour or more without hearing anything of an incriminating nature and finally Marshal Borg threatened the occupants of the house that he would enter in a forcible manner. This he proceeded to do, wrecking the door to gain admission.
Dan Borg and his brother, Hans, were the first to cross the threshold, striking a match immediately after making their ingress.
The match made but a faint illumination, but in its expiring glow Williams and the McCabe woman were discovered occupying the same bed in the rear of the room. Ere the light became extinguished, Williams rested himself upon his elbow, drew a revolver and fired two shots at the invaders. Both shots were effective. Hans Borg staggered from the room with his left wrist broken and lacerated and with a bullet in his abdomen. This last entered his right side and ranged downward, causing a perforation of the intestines.
The wounded man was conveyed to his home and medical aid summoned. Prior to this Sheriff Leavitt was notified and hurriedly proceeded to the scene where, after Williams had put on his clothes, he was placed under arrest.
Hans Borg, the victim of the shooting, was hurried down to a hospital in Salina and his injuries given immediate attention. The wound in his abdomen is the most serious of all, and may cost him his life. Yesterday evening, however, he was reported resting easily, with many chances of recovery. Dr. Steiner accompanied him to the hospital and assisted in operations that were essential. He will have the best skilled treatment and his relatives and friends hope for the best.
Albert Williams, the man with the gun , does not have the reputation of being a "bad" man. He is said to be a quiet, inoffensive fellow with good traits of character. He is unfortunate in getting himself tangled up into such a net of circumstance, but illicit love has caused many a tragedy since the beginning of this sinful old world.
The records show Hanse was in several business enterprises in his life time. From the sales of rawhide and animal skins and working the 50 acres of farm land his father owned during his early teens to owning a small Alcohol recovery center up in the avenues in Salt Lake City during the early 1950's. I can remember one of my brothers and I visiting our grandfather on the weekends and several times staying two or three days at the center. We always had a great time of it. The house the center was in was huge and I loved playing in it. I could get lost in it whenever I wanted to. Hanse loved Baseball and played whenever he could. For several years Hanse was on the Richfield, Utah City Team. One of his brothers, Seth M. Borg, played on the same team with him in 1907 and 1908.
Following is a news article found by our cousin T. Borg. First printed in The Richfield Reaper News on 29 Apr 1916, Richfield, Utah.
DEPUTY MARSHAL SHOT IN THURSDAY MORNING RAID
Investigation of Illicit Love Affair By Peace Officers Results in Shooting of Hans Borg ------ Chances for His Recovery Said to be Favorable
Richfield was the scene of a shooting affairat an early hour Thursday morning which came near being a tragedy. Illicit love and the weakness of a woman form the base of a story which can be told in a single chapter.
About the first of April a woman named McCabe came to this city from Marysville. She rented a little home owned by W. A. Cheel and entered into possession. She had been devorced from her husband about a year. Mrs. McCabe was little known here. She appeared, superficially, to be a quiet, industrious sort of a woman, and did nothing to arouse suspicion or curiosity in the neighborhood.
Mr. Cheel had been apprised that a man named Williams was here on Wednesday, and having heard that he and the McCabe woman had been charged with undue intimacy at marysville, he made complaint to city marshal Dan Borg, setting up the allegation that he believed things were not "all right" at the home of the McCabe woman, urging further that certain untoward circumstances be investigated.
Early Thursday morning Marshal Borg proceeded to the McCabe home, deputizing his brother, Hans Borg, to accompany him. Mr. Cheel and a Mr. Anderson, also went with the officers. Arrived at the residence about 1 o'clock, they found the place in darkness and no apparent movement about the premises. Marshal Borg knocked at the front door and demanded admission, eliciting no responce from within. The posse remained on the outside a half hour or more without hearing anything of an incriminating nature and finally Marshal Borg threatened the occupants of the house that he would enter in a forcible manner. This he proceeded to do, wrecking the door to gain admission.
Dan Borg and his brother, Hans, were the first to cross the threshold, striking a match immediately after making their ingress.
The match made but a faint illumination, but in its expiring glow Williams and the McCabe woman were discovered occupying the same bed in the rear of the room. Ere the light became extinguished, Williams rested himself upon his elbow, drew a revolver and fired two shots at the invaders. Both shots were effective. Hans Borg staggered from the room with his left wrist broken and lacerated and with a bullet in his abdomen. This last entered his right side and ranged downward, causing a perforation of the intestines.
The wounded man was conveyed to his home and medical aid summoned. Prior to this Sheriff Leavitt was notified and hurriedly proceeded to the scene where, after Williams had put on his clothes, he was placed under arrest.
Hans Borg, the victim of the shooting, was hurried down to a hospital in Salina and his injuries given immediate attention. The wound in his abdomen is the most serious of all, and may cost him his life. Yesterday evening, however, he was reported resting easily, with many chances of recovery. Dr. Steiner accompanied him to the hospital and assisted in operations that were essential. He will have the best skilled treatment and his relatives and friends hope for the best.
Albert Williams, the man with the gun , does not have the reputation of being a "bad" man. He is said to be a quiet, inoffensive fellow with good traits of character. He is unfortunate in getting himself tangled up into such a net of circumstance, but illicit love has caused many a tragedy since the beginning of this sinful old world.
Obit for Ole Peter Borg of Salina & Richfield, Utah
Article written in "The Richield Reaper" on Thursday, November 30, 1933. Funeral Held at Salina for Old Richfield Resident
The following item from the Salina Sun of November 24 will be of interest to Reaper readers.
Ole Peter Borg, a resident of Salina for the past fifteen years, and who helped "blaze the trails" of Sevier County and southern Utah as one of the early pioneers, is dead at the age of 86 years. Mr. Borg passed away at the home of his son, J.A. Borg, last friday evening at 7 o'clock, death resulting from infirmities incident to old age. Death was expected, as the faithful old pioneer lay in a state of coma for three days, and members of the family were grouped at the bedside when the end came peacefully.
Mr. Borg was born at Lingby Sweden, October 19,1847, the son of Peter Hansen and Ingra Jensen Borg. He came to America at the age 17 and joined his parents at Mt. Pleasant. Later he moved to Richfield, Where he made his home until 15 years ago, when he came to Salina. While residing in Richfield, and during the Indian troubles, he supervised flour mills, while the older settlers were out battling the Indians. He took up the harness business, mastering the art of making high - class harness. He had the distinction of erecting the first business house on Main street in Richfield, and he helped to build the first canal that carried water to the fields and homes in and around Richfield.
He was devoted to his religious belief and served as president of the elders quorum for many years. He was kind, loved his home and neighbors, and was always regarded as one of the stalwart leaders and citizens.
He was the father of 20 children, eleven of whom survive: Five daughters, Mrs. Nelson Baker, Salt Lake; Mrs. W. S. Young, Helena, Mont.; Mrs. Adolph Nielson, Richfield; Mrs. E.S. Wilkinson, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Miss Edna Borg, Los Angeles; Six sons, Alma Borg, Nampa, Idaho; J.A. Borg, Salina; D.E. Borg, Gunnison; Eugene Borg, Helena, Mont.; H.E. Borg, Bozeman, Mont.; A.F. Borg Sigurd. One Brother, James Borg, Salt Lake, and 54 grandchildren also survive.
Simple, but impressive funeral services were held for mr. Borg at 1 a'clock Monday at the First Ward chapel, with Bishop T.L. Black officiating. G.W. Coons of Richfield was the principal speaker.
Following the services in Salina, all that was mortal of Ole Peter Borg was taken to Richfield and placed in the family burial plot.
Due to the fact that some of the sons and daughters live at distant points only three sons, J.A. Borg of Salina, D.E. Borg of Gunnison and A.F. Borg of Sigurd, were present at the funeral.
The following item from the Salina Sun of November 24 will be of interest to Reaper readers.
Ole Peter Borg, a resident of Salina for the past fifteen years, and who helped "blaze the trails" of Sevier County and southern Utah as one of the early pioneers, is dead at the age of 86 years. Mr. Borg passed away at the home of his son, J.A. Borg, last friday evening at 7 o'clock, death resulting from infirmities incident to old age. Death was expected, as the faithful old pioneer lay in a state of coma for three days, and members of the family were grouped at the bedside when the end came peacefully.
Mr. Borg was born at Lingby Sweden, October 19,1847, the son of Peter Hansen and Ingra Jensen Borg. He came to America at the age 17 and joined his parents at Mt. Pleasant. Later he moved to Richfield, Where he made his home until 15 years ago, when he came to Salina. While residing in Richfield, and during the Indian troubles, he supervised flour mills, while the older settlers were out battling the Indians. He took up the harness business, mastering the art of making high - class harness. He had the distinction of erecting the first business house on Main street in Richfield, and he helped to build the first canal that carried water to the fields and homes in and around Richfield.
He was devoted to his religious belief and served as president of the elders quorum for many years. He was kind, loved his home and neighbors, and was always regarded as one of the stalwart leaders and citizens.
He was the father of 20 children, eleven of whom survive: Five daughters, Mrs. Nelson Baker, Salt Lake; Mrs. W. S. Young, Helena, Mont.; Mrs. Adolph Nielson, Richfield; Mrs. E.S. Wilkinson, Redondo Beach, Calif.; Miss Edna Borg, Los Angeles; Six sons, Alma Borg, Nampa, Idaho; J.A. Borg, Salina; D.E. Borg, Gunnison; Eugene Borg, Helena, Mont.; H.E. Borg, Bozeman, Mont.; A.F. Borg Sigurd. One Brother, James Borg, Salt Lake, and 54 grandchildren also survive.
Simple, but impressive funeral services were held for mr. Borg at 1 a'clock Monday at the First Ward chapel, with Bishop T.L. Black officiating. G.W. Coons of Richfield was the principal speaker.
Following the services in Salina, all that was mortal of Ole Peter Borg was taken to Richfield and placed in the family burial plot.
Due to the fact that some of the sons and daughters live at distant points only three sons, J.A. Borg of Salina, D.E. Borg of Gunnison and A.F. Borg of Sigurd, were present at the funeral.
Thursday, January 3, 2008
First post
Well this is the first post to the very first blog I've done. I've been researching the Borg surname for about 5 years. I have followed our Borg line buck to Maimhohus, Sweden. Our Great Grandfather was Ole Peter Borg. That is the name he took here in the USA. In Sweden he was known as Ola Pehrsson Borg, born 19 Oct 1847 in Lyngby, Malmohus, Sweden. I don't want to be too long winded so I'll stop for now. Please,,,, I believe in working together and would be happy to share the information I have on our family line.
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