LIFE SK OF MARY ROBINSON CLARK

Hyrum D. Clark came to our place, He said that it was through a dream that he had come to see me. He ask if I would become his wife, said, he had been praying much about the matter. It was quite a surprise to me. I thot of what my grandfather had told me so recently. I told him I was very desirous of doing the right thing. I would need some time to consider the matter, so as to not make any mistake. I felt that I would need some inspiration, in deciding such an important stop as this. I fasted and prayed, very humbly, concerning the matter, I was willing to submit to what over was best for me to do.

During the night fo the third day that I had fasted. I dreamed I saw a beautiful white Mansion, I could hear beautiful music. No persons were in sight. But I heard a voice, very distinctly say, if you let this chance pass you by, some body else will take your place. I also dreamed another dream that night. It all seemed to convince me, that there was some unseen power working in this matter and that it was the right thing for me to do.

We were married 27, Dec. 1903. Hyrum had a wife and family living in Auburn Wyoming. I desired very much, to do my part and make a success of our understandings. I felt, to be able to do this, I needed the help of our Heavenly Father. I wanted to live worthy of this and be able to meet the trials ahead of us.

I lived in Paris, Idaho, about one and one half years. Our first child, a girl, was born there, 10, Dec. 1904. We named her Herma. I then moved to Logan, I lived there about four years. I lived in three different houses while there. Two of our sons were born in Logan. Weston Robinson, 2, Oct. 1906, Jasper Roland, born, 14, Mar. 1909.

In Aug, 1909, I moved to Auburn Wyo, Hyrum had moved Aunt Elisa to Farmington, Utah.

Our son Carlos R. was born in the ranch home, 4, Feb. 1911.

In Jan. 1912, our home was burned to the ground, most of our furniture was saved. We then moved to a smaller home on the ranch. My husband was away, a great deal o f the time, as he had other interests to see after in Farmington. We lived about two and a half miles from town, so had to ride to Sunday School and Meetings.

In the fall of 1913, I went to Logan and lived with my mother for about nine months. Our two oldest children went to school for the first time. They should have gone sooner, but it was too far to send them from the ranch alone. School Buses were not used for the children, like they are now. Our fifth child, a girl, we named , was born, 4, (6) of May, 1914, in Logan. Three of our children had their tonsils removed that winter.

We went back to the ranch in July, 1914, The next winter we moved, in town, in Auburn, so the children could go to school, then back to the ranch in the spring. We did that for a number of years. One winter the children had the measles, I had five of them in bed at the same time.

I had a number of sick spells for a few years. I had to be taken to the Hospital several times, I had some premature births. (been dead). Having lots of work to do in caring for our family, (with my weakness) caused it. Through the blessings of the Lord my life was spared. I was very thankful, in being permitted, to live to raise our children to manhood and woman-hood.

As the children grow older, I was able to go to Relief Society Meetings. I was class leader in the Choolery class, for awhile. Later I was chosen. a counselor, to Sister Amelia Illyard. I did not hold this position very long, as my husband decided to move us to Logan, He bought us a home there.

We started on our trip in Nov. 1919, by team. (two teams, and two wagons) It took us one week to get to town, We all appreciated, very much, getting in a home, where we could have the conveniences. The two oldest children went to the school