Ancestral History of Katie Fluckiger

*The Fluckigers: The Fluckiger's are of Swiss descent and immigrated to America in the 1800s. Their name was originally spelled "Flueckiger". Mormonism brought them over with the promise of a new life in a new place led by a prophet. Many Fluckiger's stayed in a valley in western Wyoming instead of going on to the Salt Lake valley. These families were headed by Johannes (John) Fluckiger and his brother Gottlieb Fluckiger, they settled in Bedford and Turnerville- part of a place that will someday be known as Star Valley. To this day there are many Fluckiger's in this part of the woods. (Pictured below: Glen and Eva Olson Fluckiger)

*The Kenningtons/Wilkes'- Kennington is an English last name, but I know through this line that Hyrum Smith is my fifth great grandfather. I was so excited when I found this out at the age of fifteen. This side of my family is also linked to the LDS church because there are members that go back to the restoration of the gospel. My grandma was a Kennington and I had the pleasure of knowing almost all of her brother's and sisters. My grandpa was a Wilkes, I never knew him because he passed away when my mother was young. I wish I had asked more about his life and history because all I know is that Wilkes is  also an English name.

Star Valley is where it all connects for me. It's where my family has lived for quite a few generations and I feel like my roots run deep here. I feel connected to the land like I've been there forever, not just a couple decades. :) It is more like home than anyone can ever understand. Pioneer headstones with my ancestors names are all over this Valley. It's beautiful, no wonder they wanted to stay. (Pictured below: my backyard)