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Show John Tanner and His Family 2 of the poor are played up. He wanted to know what the loss of his fortune and the years of persecution and hardship did to his gles faith. 3 I As I handed a copy to a University of Utah philosopher, wondered what he would think of this wealthy convert who came to Kirtland, Ohio, with high hopes and a full purse, and three years to later, stripped to the bone, left for Missouri without even a team take him and his family. What kind of image would John Tanner Would emerge with, seen through the eyes of a critical philosopher? he be a hero, saint or dupe?' Almost to my astonishment his reaction was one of admiration. Said he: "There is a certain sublimity about one who is willing to give all to a cause in which he believes." The great Teacher once said: "The Kingdom of Heaven is like of great a merchant in search of pearls, who on finding one pearl it.?" and had he all that sold and bought price, went To those who value dedicated service and unselfish giving, John Tanner stands as a prime example of one who gave his all and only regretted that he had no more to give. about the Tanner characteristics if there were traits which characterized members of this vast family. The author is not well enough acquainted with family members to undertake such a task, but perhaps the following The author was asked to write something few notes will be of interest. not a descendant In 1887, the Reverend George C. Tanner wrote to Nathan Tanner, Jr., of of John Tanner but a relative 6 Ogden, volunteering the following: - - I do not know you from a nine dollar bill, and have no more idea of how you look than I have an inhabitant of Saturn, but I can tell you the characteristics of the Tanners and you can see how it compares with you. Superstition is the principal characteristic. But first to the appearance of a true Tanner. He is medium height, red complexion, sandy hair, small hands and feet, with his share of good looks. We all have bible names, that is our fathers did. are very danish, and love one of our own kith and kin. We impulsive, quick to resent wrong, and cannot endure to see anyone or anything imposed upon, and will fight for the wrongs of others as quick as we will of our own. We are visionary, and always think something wonderful will turn up. But we have OUr We are |
