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Sanpete ^ind Emery
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UTAH
WITH
SKETCHES OF CITIES, TOWNS (qND VILLAGES.
CHRONOLOGY OF IMPORTANT EVENTS.
RECORDS OF INDIAN WARS.
PORTRAITS OF PROMINENT PERSONS.
AND
BIOGRAPHIES OF REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS
ILLUSTRATED.
OGDEN
W. H. LEVER
1898.
I'KKSS UK TJI
SALT I.AKK CITY, UTAH.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS.
SANPETE COUNTY.
History of Sanpete County 11
Sanpete Chronology 45
History of Manti 76
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Manti 95
History of Mt. Pleasant 201
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Mt. Pleasant 228
History of Ephraim 281
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Ephraim 293
History of Fairview 351
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Fairview 358
History of Moroni 395
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Moroni 402
History of Gunnison 435
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Gunnison 444
History of Spring City J:72
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Spring City 477
History of Fountain Green 50H
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Fountain Green 513
History of Mayfield 536
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Mayfield 539
History of Wales 5^''
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Wales 548
History of Chester 555
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Chester 500
History of I^ayette 5<)5
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Fayette 567
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History of Sterling o72
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Sterling 575
History of Milburn -"JSl
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Milburn 582
History of Indianola 589
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Indianola 590
EMERY COUNTY.
History of Emery County 598
History of Castle Dale <) 10
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Castle Dale Oil
History of Cleveland 622
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Cleveland 623
History of Desert Lake 627
History of Emery 628
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Emery 629
History of Perron 635
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Ferron 636
History of Green River 044
History of Huntington 645
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Huntington .... 646
History of Lawrence 665
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Lawrence 666
History of Molen 668
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Molen 669
History of Orangeville 673
Sketches of Prominent Citizens of Orangeville 675
History of Woodside 682
PREFACE.
Almost half a century has elapsed since the bold
pioneers entered Sani^ete Valley to make homes amidst
the savage Indians and barren deserts of sagebrush. The
veterans of '49 have nearly all disappeared from the val-
leys where they chased the redmen, erected homes and
conquered the arid lands, converting Sanpete into a veri-
table agricultural paradise. Many of the sons and daugh-
ters have crossed the mountains in quest of new vales to
conquer, and it is fitting that at this time a comprehen-
sive histoiy should be compiled. The book here pre-
sented will be preserved as one of the most valuable
family treasures, beneficial for its pages of histoiy, gene-
alogy, biography, commercial and educational records
and the familiar features of representative citizens.
The publisher has labored at great disadvantage in
compiling this book, because such a work has never been
issued and data could not easily be collected. There may
be some errors in dates and omissions of events of minor
importance, as is always the case in the first issue of such
a volume, but the most searching efforts have been made
to have it a reliable and comprehensive work. The
authorities consulted were: The biographical sketches
of over one thousand residents of Sanpete and Emery
10 PREFACE.
counties; personal diaries and journals of many pioneers;
county, town and church records; official State reports
and statistics; Utah histories, gazetteers, directories and
similar publications; files of newspapers published in the
county and State; and personal interviews of some of the
most active and best informed citizens.
Our thanks are especially due Eev. G. W. Martin
and the Church lleview, for data concerning the Presby-
terian missions; Eev. J. D. Gillilan for information as to
the history of Methodism; William H. Peacock for the
use of several records of his father's — Hon. George Pea-
cock; Mrs. A. B. Sidwell for reminiscences, and many
others who have made coiTections and offered sugges-
tions when the manuscript has been submitted. The
publisher feels that he has fulfilled evei-y obligation and
given the subscribers all he promised, and therefore asks
a full, earnest and impartial review of tlie work, when
all will agree that it is certainly a gem and well worth
the time and money expended in its compilation.
W. H. LEVEE,
Ogden,
Utah.
October 2, 1898.
SANPETE COUNTY.
SANPETE COUNTY occupies a central position in the
group of natural divisions comprising the State of
Utah. It includes all of the rich valley of the San-
pitch, with an elevation of between 5000 and 6000 feet
above sea level, being bounded on the north by Utah,
east by Emery, south by Sevier and west by Millard and
Juab counties. The Wasatch mountains form a perfect
natural watershed and eastern boundary line, dividing
the snow reservoirs on the summit, and supplying numer-
ous streams for irrigating the cultivated area in the val-
ley. A similar boundary is formed on the west by the
Sanpitch mountains, thus enclosing one of the most de-
lightful valleys of Utah. The Sanpitch river llo^\'s
through the valley, from north to south, being fed b}'
numerous streams and siDrings from the snow banks of
the mountains. The names of river, valley and county
are derived from a tribe of Indians, who made this lovely
mountain dale a hunting ground before being conquered
by the white men. A remnant of this tribe yet remains
in Thistle Valley, in the northern part of this county, on
lands donated to them by the people who made of this
county the preseut great ''Granar-y of Utah.'' This high
mountain-walled home of the dusky Sanpitch natives is
now distinctly marked as Sanpete county, and contains
about 1820 square miles, being 60 miles in length aud
having an average width of 30 miles. The great alti-
tude, fertile soil, abundant Avater and protection from
12 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
storms make it a most healthful and desirable location.
The present population numbers probably 18,000 in-
dustrious and energetic citizens, devoted to their homes
and countiy, enjoying health, wealth and happiness amid
their peaceful and comfortable surroundings. Farming,
stockraising and Avool-growing are the chief industries,
and no valley of similar dimensions in the Great West
produces more of the fruits of field and range than this
county. The fifteen beautiful cities, towns and villages
comprising the county attest the industry of the pioneers
and their sons and daughters in converting the sage
brush desert into a veritable mountain paradise, free
from drouths, cyclones and the plagues and storms of
many less fortunately located sections. With two rail-
ways passing through the valley, the development of
mineral resources and the increasing of water supply for
reclaiming more of the desert, Sanpete county has a fu-
ture not sui'passed by any county within the borders of
the State.
EARLY HISTORY.
When the Utah pioneers had secured homes in Salt
Lake Valley and were preparing to convert the desert
into fruitful fields, a delegation of Ute Indians, under
Chief Walker, appeared in Salt Lake City, June 14, 1849,
and requested colonists for Sanpitch Valley, to teach the
natives how to build homes and till the soil. An explor-
ing party, consisting of Joseph Horn, W. W. Phelps, Ira
Willes and D. B. Huntington, left in August, and with
Walker as a guide, entered the beautiful Sanpitch Val-
ley, crossing the divide from Salt Creek canyon, and
reached the present site of Manti, August 20, 1849. They
were royally entertained by the savages, and after a few
days returned and reported everything favorable for
founding a colony.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 13"-
A company of about fifty families from Salt Lalve
City and Centerville was organized and started late in
the fall for Sanpitoii Valley. The commanders were
Isaac iMorley, Setli Taft and Charles Shumway, who rep-
resented the civil and ecclesiastical authorities and Nel-
son Higgins the militars'. Among the original pioneers
were the following men, some being accompanied by
their families: D. B. Huntington, Barne}^ Ward, John
Lowry, Sr., Titus Billings, G. W. Bradley, Albert Petty,
O. S. Cox, Albert Smith, Jezreel Shomaker, Cjrenus H.
Taylor, Azariah Smith, Abram Washburn, John D.
Chase, Isaac Case, Sylvester Hulet, William Potter^
Gardner Potter, James Brown, Joseph Allen, M. D. Ham-
ilton, William Richej', Harrison Fugate, Sylvester Wil-
cox, Gad Yale, John Carter, Isaac Behunnin, William
Mendenhall, Edwin Whiting, William Tubbs, John Hart,
John Baker, John Elmer, John Butterfield, Amos Gustin,
John Cable and AY. K. Smith.
The company cleared roads, built bridges and suc-
cessfully passed through Salt Creek canyon without any
great hardships, and moved to the south in quest of a
suitable location. Some wanted to pitch camp at Shum-
way Springs, but better counsel prevailed, and the pres-
ent site of Manti was selected as the frontier town of cen-
tral and southern Utah. The first camp was made on
City Creek on the evening of November 22, 184:9, and tem-
porally houses made of wagon boxes, comprised the town.
In a few days the snow began falling and continued al-
most incessantly until the ground was covered to a depth
of three feet or more, and the colony changed quarters to
the south side of temple hill, where some families had
dugouts, while others occupied their improvised wagons
and tents.
That winter was most severe and the snow fell to a
gTeater depth than ever was known to the Indians, and
14 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the equal has never since been recorded. Men and boys
were engaged almost daily in shoveling snow in winrows
to bare the grass and furnish shelter and food for the
starving cattle. Even the horns of cows and oxen were
sharpened by filing, to give them better means of defense
in figliting wild animals, and enable them to break
through the crust of the frozen snow in search of the dry
grass. Of the two hundred and forty head of cattle
brought in by the colonists, only one hundred and tliir-
teen Avere living the following June. The Indians camped
around the colony greedily devoured the dead animals
and praised their white neighbors for giving them the
beef to ward off staiwation.
When the camp was made and all was in readiness
for the winter, a company of twelve, under the command
of Jerome Bradley, was sent back to Salt Lake City after
provisions. TheA' loaded their supplies and started for
Manti, but wei'e detained at Provo, on account of re-
ported Indian hostilities. Two friendly Indians, Am-
mon and Tabinan, a brother of Cliief Walker, volunteered
their assistance as guides, and the pai'ty left Provo and
continued on to the "Forks of Salt Creek," where they
Avere forced to camp on account of the great depth of the
snow. The next January, Tabinan rode into Manti and
informed the people that a Avhite man was lying across
the Sanpitch river, almost dead. A party headed by
Bishop George W. Bradley, started out on snowshoes and
found one of the supply company, trying to Avade through
the snow, which was three or four feet deep. He re-
ported the company snowed in, and sleds were draAvn by
hand over the snow, ranging in depth from 8 to 20 feet,
to their camp and the supplies brought in during the
month of March. Among the people an'iving then was
Daniel Henrie and wife, she riding on one of the sleds.
In the evening following the first warm day of early
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 15
spring, the peaceful colonists were startled by a contin-
uous hissing and rattling of myriads of rattlesnakes that
made a simultaneous attack upon the habitations, wrig-
gling and writhing about in the boxes, beds, cupboards
and everywhere they could get inside the homes of the
settlers. A general warfare was inaugurated by the aid
of pine-knot torches, and many hundreds of the reptiles
were killed, nearly five hundred being slaughtered in one
night. The strangest thing connected with the raid of
these deadlj^ serpents was that not one person was bit-
ten, though the coiled enemies were everywhere present,
in threatening attitudes, frightening men, women and
children on every hand. Notwithstanding the severity
of the winter and scarcity of food, on account of supply
teams being snowed in at Salt Greek, the people enjoyed
remarivably good health and but few cases of sickness oc-
curred.
In the spring of 1850, Avlien time for plowing and
planting came there was but one team able to draw a
plow through the native desert, until feed was obtained
from the growing grass. This team belonged to Jezreel
Shomaker, and was used to break small garden patches,
while the other poor animals were resting and recruiting.
The snow which had lain on the ground all winter to the
depth of three feet or more was slow in melting and no
crops were sown until June. But, the colonists were
fortunate in having a fair supply of seed, and the soil
proved veiy productive, thereby giving some green vege-
tables for food within a short time after planting. Small
ditches were taken from the creek, and the water freely
applied to the then parched sand.
About July 1st, of this year. Chief Walker and a
band of 700 warriors of the Sanpitch Indians, with their
squaws and pappooses, returned from a successful forag-
ing expedition against the Shoshones and camped in a
16 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
semi-circle 'round tLe colonists, remaining during the
year. They proudly exhibited their trophies of war, held
frequent scalp dances and forced the squaws and chil-
dren prisoners to dance with the scalps of their kindred
attached to poles, being significant of humbleness. While
thus being amused, Chief Walker and his leading men
would tantalize the colonists and threaten to treat them
in a similar manner. These fiendish orgies would be
kept up all night long, while the small colony of wliite
people slept not knoAving but that they would never
awaken.
President Brigham Young visited the colony in
August, 185(1, and cliristened the toAvn ]\ranti, in liouor
of one of the notable cities mentioned in the Book of
Mormon, and the county he called Sanpete, after the In-
dian tribe then inhabiting this section, the chief of whom
was Sanpitch. A log schoolhouse was erected under the
direction of Isaac ^lorley, afterward known as "Father
Morley," and Jesse W, Fox was installed as the pioneer
teacher. He was soon followed by Mrs. jMary Whiting,
and the children were furnished the best opportunities
for obtaining an education that the primitive colonists
could afford. Soon after the visit of President Young a
small grist mill was erected in the canyon east of the
city by Phineas W. Cook, the capital being furnished by
President Young and Father Morley. The only mill in
use previous to this was a mammoth coffee grinder,
which was passed about from house to house as needed.
The act of Congress organizing Utah Territory was
approved September 9, 1S50, and Brigham Young was
appointed Governor, A provisional form of government
was instituted and Isaac Morley and Charles Shumway
represented Sanpete county in the first Legislative As-
sembly. That legislature met in Salt Lake City, and
passed an act incorporating Manti City, which was ap-
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 17
proved February 5, 1851, at the same time Ogden and
Provo were incorporated, they being the only cities in
rtah, excepting Salt Lake City. During this season the
city, comprising ten square miJes, was surveyed by Jesse
W. Fox, and the people left their camp under "Temple
Hill" and moved to their city lots. Titus Billings and
Jezreel Shomaker built the first houses, which were fol-
lowed by others before winter. A city government was
formed, and the colony began to give evidences of pros-
perity.
Sanpete county was organized by authority of an
act of the Territorial Legislature, passed February 3,
1852, and Manti was made the county seat. The first
oflflcers were George Peacock, Judge; Gardner Lion,
Phineas W. Cook and James Richey, Selectmen; Nelson
Higgins, Sheriff; John Lowry, Jr., Assessor and Collec-
tor; George Pectol, Treasurer, and Cyrenus H. Taylor,
Clerk. The county then comprised an unknown area, in-
eluding all of southeastern Utah, and no well defined de-
scription was given until an act of the Legislature, ap-
proved Januaiy 10, 1866, gave the following boundaries:
"All that portion of the Territory bounded south by Se-
vier county, west by Juab county, north by the summit
of the range of mountains between Sanpete Valley and
Spanish Fork river, and along the summit of said range
until it intersects Green river, thence by a line drawn
due east from said intersection to the thirty-second me-
ridian west from Washington City, and south by said
meridian. Provided, that the hay ground of Thistle Val-
ley shall be included in the county."
THE WALKER WAR.
The Indians, under Chief Walker, continually gave
indications of a desire to stir up trouble among the colo-
nists, and notwithstanding his pleadings for white neigh-
18 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
l)ors, to settle among them and teach them the principles
of a peaceful and happy government, this hypocritical
chieftain simply wanted more victims to slaughter. An
aged diplomatic chief, Sowiatt, pleaded with his people
to let the white men build homes and dwell among them
in peace, and his counsel generally prevailed, because the
Indians knew Walker was treacherous and could not be
trusted even in his own tribe. Walker desired the scalp
of Charles Shumway, and at last detennined to make an
effort at getting some one to torture, so he could frighten
his pale face friends.
One day in the early summer of 1853, while most of
the able-bodied men were at Pleasant Ci*eek, assisting M.
D. Hamilton, or in Salt Lake City after supplies, Walker
and a band of painted warriors entered Manti and de-
manded the body of Shumway and others against whom
they had imaginai-y grievances, that they might be tor-
tured and put to death. This demand was not granted,
and an attack was threatened. The old men, women and
boys remaining in the city determined to resist the sav-
ages, and made preparations for battle, but the political
leader, Sowiatt, conquered and hostilities ceased. Walker
was so humiliated at the apparent cowardice of his
braves that he mounted a pony and rode hastily away
into the mountains to sulk for a month, hoping this act
would draw the warriors' affections from Sowiatt to him.
On July 18, 1853, Alex. Keel was killed at Payson,
by Arropine, a brother of Walker, known among the In-
dians as Siegnerouch. This act was the signal for be-
ginning a general warfare against the settlers through-
out southern Utah, and on the very next day, Indians
fired upon the guard at Pleasant Creek, now Mount
Pleasant. The day following & raid was made upon the
herds of Manti and several horses and cattle were stolen
and driven into the mountains. A similar attack was
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 19
made on the range near Nephi, and William Jolley was
wounded by Indians at Spring^ille. The colonists be-
came alarmed and at once organized for a defense of
their homes and families. A company of fifty militia-
men, under Capt. P. AV. Conover, was sent out from
Provo to assist the settlers at Mount Pleasant, who were
few in proportion to the savages.
The troops met the Indians on July 23rd, at Hamil-
ton's mill, east of Mount Pleasant, and engaged in a
fierce battle, resulting in the death of six warriors and a
complete routing of the savages, who fled to the moun-
tains. The settlers then removed from Mount Pleasant
to Spring City, where a small fort had been built, and by
the aid of the militia were enabled to harvest their crops.
But the Indians were on the alert and did not wait long
to recruit from the previous engagement, for on Sunday,
August 2nd, Spring City was attacked and all the horses
and cattle were rounded up and started for the moun-
tains. The herders were fired upon and fled to the
fort for protection, while the Indians rode away yelling
and waving their arms in defiance of the small garrison.
Tavo of the herding ponies eluded the Indians and re-
turned to the fort, thereby giving the settlers a means of
communication with Manti, the only point from which
relief could be expected. A messenger was dispatched
immediately, and by riding west across the valley, then
south, succeeded in evading the vigilant Indian scouts
patroling the eastern trail. The express messenger
reached Manti about three o'clock in the afternoon, mak-
ing one of the quickest trips ever recorded. When the
news was received drums were sounded, cattle collected
and sentries posted at all prominent points, while hasty
preparations w ere made for sending relief to Spring City
Three wagons with twelve yoke of oxen hitched to each
accompanied by teamsters and twelve mounted guards
•20 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
left as quickly as possible, reaching Spring City at day-
light next morning. The colonists were taken to Manti
and given quarters in a fort which had been constructed
that year.
The entire population of Sanpete at the time of the
evacuation of Spring City numbered only 765 men, wo-
men and children, Avho remained in the fort at INIanti un-
til the spring of 1854. All parties engaged in wood haul-
ing, herding and other outside work Avere armed and con-
sisted of a dozen or more men, one-half standing guard
while the others worked. A guard was kept at the little
mill near the mouth of INlanti canyon to prevent an at-
tack from Indians until sufficient flour could be made for
the winter supjjly. But, on October 1st, both miller and
guard, John E. Warner and William Mills were killed by
the Indians, who made their escape, leaving the mill un-
disturbed. They returned later and burnt the mill,
claiming it was done in retaliation for the shooting of
five Indians, convicted of stealing cattle, and ordered ex-
ecuted by Maj. Higgins.
A few days previous to the killing of the miller and
guard, four ox teams, loaded with grain, started for Salt
Lake City, being followed a few hours later by twelve
horse teams hauling provisions, feed and Saints en route
to the semi-annual conference and intent upon visiting
friends in the north. Arrangements were made for
camping at Shumway Springs, but the first teams kept
going until they reached Uinta Springs, now Fountain
Green. Before the rear teams reached camp the Indians
made an attack, killing all the drivers, Thomas Clark,
William E. Keid, William Luke and James Nelson, and
driving away the oxen. Having no use for the grain, the
savages cut open the sacks and scattered wheat over the
ground to complete their work of destruction and show
their hatred for the white men.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 21
The mutilated and mangled bodies of those unfortu-
nate freighters were picked up by the rear of the com-
pany and removed to Salt Creek for interment. Several
Indians watched them from the cover of cedars on the
mountain slope, and folloAved down the canyon, making
frantic gesticulations of joy over their massacre. When
the company reached Nephi seven Indians who had kept
at a safe distance and yelled defiance at the whites,
were promptly arrested and shot. This had the desired
effect upon the remaining warriors, who began to fear
the vengeance of their new neighbors, and hostilities
ceased for several months. A few days previous to this
Capt. J. W. Gunnison, United States Topographical En-
gineer, and a corps of seven men, including William Pot-
ter of ]\ranti, Avere killed by Indians, while in camp oil
the Sevier river, west of Fillmore.
During 1854 the Indians confined their depredations
chiefly to Millard county, but frequently raided the herd-
ing grounds of Sanpete and stole cattle and horses, al-
ways succeeding in making good their escape. On Jan-
uary 20, 1855, Walker died at Meadow Creek, in Millard
county, and the war ended. Arropine, who had begun
the work of extenninating the white men, became chief
of Walker's band, and made a treaty of peace. He pro-
fessed much love for the Mormon people, and, as an evi-
dence of his friendship, deeded the entire county to Brig-
ham Young, trustee in tr-ust for the church. A copy of
this remarkable document, as found recorded in "Book B,
Church Transfer" is hereto appended.
"Be it known by these presents, that I, Siegnerouch
(Arropine), of Manti City, in the county of Sanpete, and
Territory of Utah, for and in consideration of the good
will which I have to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Day Saints, give and convey unto Brigham Young,
trustee in trust for said church, his successors in office,
22 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
all my claim to and ownership of the following described
property, to-wit: The portion of land and country known
as Sanpete county, together with all material and timber
on the same, valued |155,000; ten horses, valued |500;
four cows, |120; one bull, |40; farming tools valued at
|10; in all |155,765, together Avitli all the rights, privi-
leges and appurtenances thereunto belonging or apper-
taining. I also covenant and agree that I am the lawful
claimant and owner of said property, and will warrant
and forever defend the same unto the said trustee in
trust, his successors in office and assigns, etc.
HIS
"SIEGNEKOUCH (ARROPINE.) X
MAKK.
''Witness: George Snow, Jl. Wilson Glenn, John
Patten."
THE FIRST COLONIES.
In the spring of 1852 a company consisting of about
fifteen families, under the command of Jiimes Allred, re-
moved from Salt Lake City and began a settlement at
Spring City. The colony was small and suffered many
hardships from Indians and other disadvantages of an
isolated community. But, the brave colonists held out
against all misfortunes and built a fort for protection.
The following spring a company from Manti, under the
direction of Madison D. Hamilton, began a colony at
Pleasant Creek, now Mount Pleasant, given in some of
the archives as "a pleasant spot twenty-four miles north
of Manti." The Indians forced them to take refuge in
the fort at Spring City in July, and in August that settle-
ment was abandoned. The Indians burned the fort in
January, 1S54, and no further efforts were made to re-
build for five years.
Early in the spring of 1854 a number of families left
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 28
the Manti fort and located on Pine Creek, seven miles
north of Manti, the site aftei*w\ard being called Ephraim,
the name coming from the Book of Mormon. Isaac Be-
hunnin had built a home on this creek as early as the
spring of 1851, but had to return to Manti for protection
against the Indians. This settlement was really the first
successful approach toward forming a colony outside of
Manti. Several additions were made to their numbers
during the fall of 1851 by families of Scandinavians from
Salt Lake City. The grasshoppers invaded their farms
in 1855 and 1856 and destroyed almost all crops, causing
much disaster and privation, but the noble band with-
stood the pangs of hunger and poverty and oA^ercame all
obstacles.
The year 1859 was favorable for locating new colo-
nies, because of peace having been concluded with the
Indians, and an early spring giving evidence of a good
crop season. A company, made up of James Ivie, W. S.
Seely, David Jones, Isaac Allred and others, entered
upon the present site of Mount Pleasant in April and be-
gan the work of a permanent colony. The same month
James Allred and others returned to Spring City on
Canal Creek, and began a second time the settlement of
what was for some time known as "Little Denmark."
In March of this year George W. Bradley and eight oth-
ers from Nephi located Moroni, "eighteen miles north of
Manti." In the fall Geo. W. Johnson and others settled
Fountain Green, put up some hay and built a few houses.
Gunnison was settled this season by Jacob Hutchinson
and company.
Fairview, generally called North Bend by the old
settlers, was first colonized during the winter of 1859, by
a company consisting of James H. Jones, Henry W. San-
derson, Jehu Cox, Isaac Y. Vance, Lindsay A. Brady and
others. Wales, or Coalville, was located this year by
24 HISTOKY or SANPETE COUNTY.
John E. Reese, and in 1862 about fifteen families settled
there and opened the pioneer coal fields of Utah. All
those early colonies were Aveak in numbers and suffered
many hardships during the first few years and during the
Black Hawk war, the smallest i^laces had to be aban-
doned, while the settlers sought refuge at the stronger
points. The early settlers were strong men and women,
possessed with indomitable courage and a desire to se-
cure homes, or the county could not have been settled un-
der such discouraging and troublesome circumstances,
THE BLACK hfAWK WAR.
Indian treachery is proverbial, and the insincerity of
the redmen was fully illustrated in their failure to keep
the treaty made by Arropine, on the death of Walker.
The warriors continued their depredations, especially on
unarmed travelers, Avliom they met in lonely canyons or
found alone hunting or herding in the isolated foothills.
Even Arropine and his braves remained sullen and often
made threats of an outbreak if more beef and biscuits
were not furnished immediately. The settlers soon
learned that the transfer of the county because of good
will and friendship would cost them the total value with
much more added for interest, to keep the Indians
clothed and fed and maintain peace. When a demand
was made by AiTopine the colonists donated beef, flour
and clothing and thereby kept peace.
On May 21, 1855, A. N. Billings and a company of
forty men were sent from Sanpete to settle the Elk Moun-
tain country and make peace with the Indians. They
crossed the Grand river and erected the Mormon fort,
where Moab is now located. In August some of the colo-
nists returned to Manti, and on September 3rd the In-
dians made an attack, killing Wiseman Hunt, Edward
Edwards and William Behunnin and wounding Capt. A.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 25
N. Billings. The colonists entered the fort, which the
Indians immediately surrounded and gave notice of their
intention to massacre all the inmates. The next day
some of the chiefs interceded in behalf of the white men
and the imprisoned colonists were permLitted to return to
their homes unmolested, Avith the understanding that the
settlement should be abandoned and Grand Valley left
in undisputed possession of the Utes.
In the spring of 1858 James Miller and George M.
Bright were killed and five others wounded by Indians,
during an attack on the Salmon river settlement, which
caused the abandonment of the colony. On June 4th of
this year Niels Jorgensen and wife, Jens Turkelsen and
Christian E. Kjerluf were killed by a band of fourteen
Sanpitch Indians, in Salt Creek canyon. October 5th
Samuel Brown and Josiah Call were massacred by In-
dians on Cliicken creek. These periodical attacks were
kept up by marauding bands of Sanpitches and Utes,
and no man was safe outside the settlements. James
Hanahin, a deserter from the United States army, was
killed by an Indian on August 7, 1860, near Manti, the
savage firing upon him from ambush.
In March, 1865, the Indians camped around Manti
began to be very quarrelsome and insulting when in the
presence of the colonists, and many threats were made
indicating the desire for some pretext for war. On April
9th, John Lowiy and others had a quarrel with Jake,
one of the chiefs, about some cattle the Indians boasted
of stealing. This altercation was considered sufficient
provocation for declaring open hostilities, and Chief
Black Hawk hurriedly assembled his warriors for the
conflict. A party of men was sent out from Manti on
the day following the disturbance, to collect the cattle
for the purpose of ascertaining how many had been
stolen. Black Hawk and fifteen warriors fired upon the
26 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
men, near Twelve Mile creek, and killed Peter J. Ludvig-
sen. The Indians were in ambush and immediately de-
camped for the south, driving' away some cattle and ut-
tering oaths of defiance.
On the same day of the attack on Manti herders,
Elijah B. Ward and James Anderson were massacred
and scalped in Salina canyon, the Indians making good
their escape into the mountains and driving some stock
stolen from the settlers. The people were now thor-
oughly aroused and deteiTniued upon waging an uncom-
promising warfare against the treacherous redskins.
Col. J. T. S. AUred, with eighty-four members of the San-
pete militia pursued the Indians and w^ere sui^prised and
fired on in Salina canyon, April 12th, and Jens Sorenson
of Ephraim and William Kearnes of Gunnison were
killed. The sudden attack from ambush so confused the
command that a i)i*^cipitous retreat to Salina followed
without any further demonstrations. At the request of
Col. Allred, a company of men was picked from the ranks
by Col. W. S. Snow and returned to the scene of action
and secured the bodies of those killed.
The Indians did not await any further attack, but
hurried away into the mountains, taking all the cattle
they had stolen. On May 25th, Jens Larsen was killed,
while herding sheep, near Fairview, and the next day
John Given, wife and four children were massacred in
Thistle A^alley, presumably by the same band of Indians
who had shot Larsen. May 30tli, David M. Jones of St.
George was shot and killed near Fairview, while in the
mountains hunting his horses. July 14th of this year
Robert Gillespie of Mount Pleasant and James Robinson
of Alma were killed by Indians near Salina. Thus the
work of secret murders continued, Avhile the Indians kept
driving away horses and cattle and retreating into the
mountains, where they were safe.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 27
In Julj^ President Brigham Young visited Sanpete
countv' and conferred with the citizens as to the best pol-
icy to pursue to prevent further depredations from the
hostile foe. On July 15th Col. Warren S. Snow was
elected a Brigadier-General and immediately took com-
mand of the militia and minute men. He pursued the
Indians into Grass Valley, and on the 18th engaged in a
pitched battle, which resulted in the killing of twelve
Indians and wounding one of Gen. Snow's command. The
savages fled into the mountains and eluded pursuit. On
July 26th the settlement of Glenwood, Sevier county,
composed chiefly of those called from Sanpete, was at-
tacked by Indians and one man Avas killed and two
horses wounded. An expi'ess messenger notified the mil-
itary command, and Gen. Snow and company followed
the redskins to Green River without capturing any of
them or having an engagement.
The militia was kept on the alert, sleeping on their
guns and expecting orders to move at any moment. An
attack was threatened on the southern colonies, and Gen-
eral Snow charged upon the Indians, forcing them back
to Fish Lake, where, on September 1st, a spirited en-
gagement was fought, resulting in the death of seven In-
dians and the wounding of General Snow and two of his
command. The troops returned to Manti on September
24th, and rested nearly two months. October 17th of
this year the Indians attacked some of the settlers at
Ephraim, killing Morten P. Kuhr and wife, Elizabeth
Peterson, William Thoi'pe, Soren N. Jespersen, Benjamin
J. Black and William T. Hill, and driving away all the
stock they could find, numbering about 100 head. Again
the raiders were successful in escaping without giving
battle.
November 6th the Indians raided Circleville, killed
three men and star-ted off with the town herd. The citi-
28 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
zens gave chase and fired with such certain aim that the
thieves were completely routed and left the cattle for
their owners, while the redmen retreated in great haste
into the mountains. This was the last attack for the
year, as the winter was very severe, the snow deep and
the canyons impassable. The Indians had sufficient stock
feeding' upon the ranges in the San Juan and other south-
ern valleys to supply them and did not care to tempt the
white men to pursue them into their camping grounds.
The colonists passed through a severe winter, with but
little food for man or beast, on account of the grasshop-
pers having destroyed the crops. But the military duties
had to be performed to guard their stock and homes
against the Indians.
AVith the opening of spring in 1866 the Indians re-
sumed their work of stealing cattle and murdering de-
fenseless colonists. About Februai'iN' 1st, when spring
work was beginning in the southern settlements, a band
of hostile Indians raided Washington, Kane county,
killed Doctor Whitmer and a son of John M. Moody and
drove away all the cattle that could be found on the
range. This was evidence sufficient that the troubles
were not over, and General Warren S. Snow with a part
of his command started for the scene of hostilities. At
Nephi, on March 12th, he arrested five renegade Indians,
on the charge of having been engaged in the various
raids. The prisoners were taken to Manti and put in
jail till evidence could be obtained against them. With
them were two important chiefs, Sanpitch and Anka-
wakets, who were held in the hope of capturing the no-
torious leader Black Hawk.
AVhen the prisoners were safeh' secured General
Snow and men returned to Nephi and captured four more
Indians, known to have been connected with the Black
Hawk raiding band. They were taken to Manti, tried
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 29
and convicted, and shot by order of the imprisoned
chiefs, A\ ho hoped thereby to gain their own liberty. By
this time the Indians were very much excited and threat-
ened a perfect slaughter of all helpless white persons,
wherever found. On April 2nd an attack was made on
Salina, three persons Avere killed, another wounded and
all the stock was driven away, while the whoops of de-
rision filled tJie air Avith savage effrontery. The impris-
oned chieftains and comrades at Manti, on hearing of
this fresh outbreak, began to tremble and give signs of
uneasiness. They feared the commanding officer would
order them put to death, and on the night of the 14th
broke jail and attempted to escape.
The guard pursued the Indians and killed three with-
in the limits of the city. A posse followed the fleeing
fugitives to Mt. Nebo and tracked them far up into the
snow banks, where they were shot. Chief Sanpitch was
killed on April 18th while in hiding between Moroni and
Fountain Green. Three days later the settlement of Sa-
lina was abandoned, teams being sent from Manti and
Gunnison to haul the inhabitants with their effects to
the north, April 22nd William Ivory and Thomas Jones
were fired on by Indians in ambush near Fairview, and
Jones was killed, Ivory being severely wounded. Three
days later a raid w^as made on Marysvale, one of the fron-
tier towns of Sevier county, Albert Lewis was killed,
three men wei^ wounded and the stock driven into the
mountains, the Indians escaping without any injury.
The country being so sparsely settled and raids of so
frequent occurrence, it was almost impossible for men to
attend to tbeir farms and stock and fight Indians without
some assistance. When the people of Utah and Salt
Lake counties learned the real condition of their friends
in the south preparations were made for reinforcing the
military power. On May 4, 1866, Capt. P. W. Couover,
30 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
with fifty men from Utah coimty, reported to General
Snow for orders, and two days later Col. Heber P. Kim-
ball reached Manti, having a company of fifty men from
Salt Lake county. On the 14th Ool. W. B. Pace took
command of the forces under Capt. Conover, and with
such an additional militaiy force the citizens felt secure
and proceeded to their daily duties in comparative safe-
ty. The Indians kept away from such a formidable an-ay
of troops, but continued their depredations.
June 10th the Indians made an attack on the settlers
of Kound Valley, killed James Ivie and drove away all
the stock in sight. Col. Pace and command intercepted
the marauders at Gravelly Ford, on the Sevier i-iver, near
Saliua, and a shai-p battle of several hours' duration was
fought, resulting in the killing of several Indians and
wounding one member of the militia. The troops re-
treated to Gunnison on account of the ammunition being
exhausted. When moi'^ powder had been obtained a
larger force under the command of Gen. Snow and Colo-
nels Kimball and Pace, advanced upon the Indians and
pursued them some distance, but did not have a second
engagement. The troops returne<l to jNIanti and on June
20th, Gen. D. H. Wells arrived from Salt Lake C^ty and
took command of the entire forces.
Three days after Gen. Wells took command, James
Ivie, Jr., killed a friendly Indian in retaliation of the
death of his father, whom the Indians had murdered only
a for-tnight before. This act incensed the savages more
than anything that had ever transpired, and gave them
an excuse for entering more vigoroush' upon their bloody
work of massacreiug white settlers. June 24th they at-
tacked a portion of Col. Kimball's command, under Capt,
Peter Dewey, in Thistle Valley, killing Charles Brown
and wounding James Snow. Maj. Ivie reinforced Capt.
Dewey and the Indians were forced to retreat hastily into
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 31
the mountains, after losing several wan-iors. Three days
later tJie redskins raided Spanish Fork, and killed John
Edmiston of Manti, wounded another man and drove
away all the stock.
The settlers of Spanish Fork and Springville com-
bined their forces and pursued the Indians as far as they
dared follow in the canyons, and secured most of the
stolen cattle. The Indians continued on into Sanpete,
then into Sevier and sought the unprotected points as
places of attack. They kept on the mountains when near
Manti or in the vicinity of the troops, and thus avoided
an engagement. About July 1st of this year, 1866, Gen.
AY ells, in obedience to instructions from President Brig-
ham Young, issued an order for the abandonment of the
settlement in Piute county, and the colonists removed to
Sanpete, most of them locating in Ephraim. During this
summer the Indians became so troublesome in the vicin-
ity of Faiiwiew, Fountain Green and AYales that the colo-
nists were compelled to leave their homes and remain in
the larger settlements until the autumn, to insure safety.
On July 12th Captain Bigier and sixty men from
Davis county, reached Manti and relieved the troops from
Salt Lake county. The new men soon had an opportu-
nity for a conflict, for on the 27th of this month the In-
dians made a night raid on the stock of Ephraim and
Manti, driving away about 150 head. Gen. Snow and
Capt. Bigier, with their commands, pursued the thieves
into Castle Valley, but did not succeed in recovering the
cattle or capturing any Indians. This successful raid
gave the redmen enough beef for the winter and but few
people were troubled any more until the following spring.
They managed to keep at a safe distance from the troops
and enjoy the fruits of their many exploits, while making
calculations on the possible strength of their enemies
w^hen another spring should open.
32 ' HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
When the first warm days of March, 1867, had
cleared away the snow and the settlers at Tiichfield were
contemplating beginning farm work, the Indians dashed
throngh the town and on toward Glenwood. They
found a company traveling with an ox team and mur-
dered Jens Peter Peterson and wife and Mary Smith.
The citizens of Glenwood gave battle and a sharp en-
gagement resulted, in which the Indians were victorious
and succeeded in getting possession of about one hundred
head of stock and driving the herd into their mountain
retreat. x\pril 1st President Young counselled the set-
tlers to abandon their homes and remove noi-th for safe-
tj. Teams Avere sent from Sanpete and a company of
minutei men assisted in removing all the inhabitants of
Kichfield and Glenwood to this county. The removal oc-
curred about May 1st, and the homes and farms of that
section were emptj- and deserted.
At this time Gen. D. H. Wells released Gen. Warren
S. Snow from his command and placed Gen. W. B. Pace
in charge of the entire Sanpete military' district, then
comprising all of southeastern Utah. He inaugurated a
new policy and placed all the stock of the several settle-
ments under heavy guard day and night. This foiled the
Indians in their stealing operations and checked their
ravages for a time. But, on June 1st, Louis Lund was
killed and Jasper I\obertson wounded while herding
stock near Fountain Green, and about forty horses were
taken from them and driven away. The next day Major
J. AY. A'ance and Sergeant Heber Houtz were killed by
Indians at Twelve-Mile creek, and Capt. Miles and Pri-
vate Tanner narrowly escaped.
After defeating the troops and dispersing the small
guard then stationed on the herding ground the Indians
made their escape, taking about fifty head of cattle be-
longing to the people of Gunnison. August 13th another
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 33
attack was made ou Spring City, James Meeks and An-
drew Jobansen being killed and William Blain wounded,
while engaged in hauling hay from the meadows. The
redskins started off with all the stock in sight, but were
so hotly pursued by the herders and guard, that they left
most of the cattle and were glad to get away with only a
few. On September 14th John Hay of Gunnison was
killed by a band of Indians, who found him alone burn-
ing lime. Four days after this murder the stock owned
by the citizens of Beaver Avas driven away by a band of
Black Hawk's waiTiors, and the redskins decided to re-
main in their haunts until spring. But the settlements
were becoming too numerous for the Indians, and their
safety was better assured by keeping back from civiliza-
tion, which they wisel}' concluded to do, making only
occasional sallies on travelers or driving off some cattle
when hungry. The year of 1867 was a prosperous season
and large crops were harvested without molestation ex-
cept from a few straggling wai-riors, who generalh' re-
mained in the mountains. Minute men were held in
readiness and the guns were kept loaded in expectation
of an outbreak at any time. The horses and cattle were
carefully guarded and eveiy precaution taken to prevent
any further loss of lives or property.
In April, 1868, a gold excitement caused many peo-
ple to return to the deserted settlement of Alma, where
it was reported immense quantities of gold had been dis-
covered. The Indians attacked a company from Sanpete,
on the way to the gold fields, a few miles north of Kich-
field, and killed Lars A. Justesen and Charles Wilson
and wounded Peter Thompson. The company returned
to their homes, reporting no gold but plenty of Indians.
About twenty-five miners remained for a time until dis-
couraged and frightened by the redmen, when they left,
thus deserting the town the second time. On July 10th
34 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
a raid was made on Ephraim, and the Indians started
awaj with all the stock obtainable, but the citizens gave
chase, when a sharp engagement was had, the Indians
being forced to retreat and leave their captured stock.
The Indians held a long pow-wow among their several
bands, and finally decided to make a treaty of peace with
the white men. August 19th a treaty was concluded in
Strawberry Valley, and the Indians promised to remain
peaceable. This, like the usual Indian pledge, was soon
violated, for one montli after a raid was made on Fair-
view and eighteen horses driven away. The redskins
finally resolved that there was honor even among thieves,
and ceased hostilities till 1872, when, on June 16th, Neils
Heizelt was killed by a band of braves, at Twelve Mile
creek. The troops had been withdrawn, and under the
order of Gov. J. W. Shaffer wea*e not permitted to muster,
drill, or bear aims, except under the direction of the
United States Marshal. This order was issued Septem-
ber 15, 1870, and the Federal authorities took up the In-
dian affairs, resulting in a final treaty, consummated by
Gen. Morrow at Mount Pleasant, September 7, 1872.
GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.
The Indian wars prevented any permanent improve-
ments being made except under heavy guard, hence the
colonists were practically compelled to curb their ambi-
tions for good homes and neat fanus until peace was
fully restored. In 1865 and the following year the grass-
hoppers came in such numbers as to almost destroy all
the growing crops, causing hunger and privation in many
homes. The chickens and turkej^s were turned loose to
devour the pests, and every man and boy able to drive
the hoppers was pressed into service. After much trib-
ulation the insects were forced into ditches and burned.
The first material improvement of general benefit to
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 36
all the settlements was the completion of the Deseret
Telegraph line through the counts^ to INIanti, which was
celebrated December 2S, 1866. This placed Sanpete, the
acknowledged "Granary of Utah," in direct communica-
tion with the capital city, and through that, the entire
commercial world. Its benefits were felt at once in giv-
ing valuable information on the prices of grain and cat-
tle, thus advising the people when to start by team or on
horseback for marketing their products. Many citizens
of this .county were among the first stockholders of this
pioneer telegraph line, and some yet own stock in the
company. A few years later, in the early '70s, the coun-
try was connected with the outside world by the Sanpete
Valley railroad, extending from Nephi to Wales. This
enterprise was started by capitalists in Salt Lake City, to
reach the pioneer coal fields located in 1859 by John E.
Eeese, and at the time the road was constructed, the only
source of coal supply in Utah. The road was a narrow
gauge, connecting with the standard gauge Utah South-
ern, but it extended commerce to the oi^en marts of the
world.
In the spring of 1871 the Fairview Coal and Coke
company was incorporated and operations began on de-
veloping another coal field, within the borders of this
county. The third coal mine was discovered in 1887 by
Henry Thomas, in Six Mile canyon, near Sterling, and
the following year he and others opened up a good mine,
which was operated by a single horse whim, but supplied
all the coal required for home consumption for several
years. The Sanpete Valley Eailway company later built
a road to the mines, which they purchased, and have con-
structed extensive hoisting works at the terminus, now
called Morrison. Thus the coal deposits have been im-
portant factors in the growth and development of the
county, and the future of this business will no doubt be a
36 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
leading financial addition to the commerce of central and
southern Utah,
April 24, 1877, the site for the Manti Temple was
dedicated and work began on one of the most imposing
buildings of the State. This was erected chiefly by the
donations of the generous citizens of this county, and is a
monument to eleven years prosperity enjoyed by the
people, while it was being constructed. On July 4, 1877,
Sanpete stake of Zion of the Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-Day Saints was organized, with Canute Peterson
president and Henry Beal and John B. Maiben counsel-
lors. This marked the beginning of a better era of co-
operation and union, as nearly all the people were mem-
bers of that church, and every effort possible was ad-
vanced for the building up of a colonial granary the
equal of which could not be found within the confines of
a similar sized mountain-walled valley throughout the
great new West.
During the yeai*s of 1890-91 the Rio Grande Western
railway was extended through the entire county from
north to south, connecting all of the prominent cities and
towns, and adding over sixty miles to the railroad track-
age in the county. Two years later the Sanpete Valley
was extended to Morrison and made a standard gauge.
These roads furnished employment to many citizens and
opened a market for ties and timbers, thus stimulating
the lumber-making industiy until the vast forests of the
canyons were partially utilized in the rapid accumulation
of homes and property for w^hich the county is noted far
and near, wherever its people are known. The railroads
opened the dormant channels of trade, established new
telegraphic service and express delivery, and placed
every colony of the connty on the great highway of com-
mercial prosperity.
The political histoiy of Sanpete in early days is the
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 37
same as in other counties, in that the People's Party was
in the ascendency, there being practically no opposition.
In 1891, when the national parties were organized and
local issues discarded, Sanpete elected Democratic can-
didates. This party continued in power until 1894, when
the Republican ticket was elected, and for two years the
county was marked in the Eepublican column. At this
election seven delegates were selected by popular vote to
assist in framing a Constitution for the proposed new
State of Utah. Those elected as delegates to the Consti-
tutional Convention were Hon. C. P. Larsen of Manti,
Hon. J. D. Page of Mount Pleasant, Hon. Lauritz Larsen
of Spring City, Hon. A. C. Lund of Ephraim, Hon. Parley
Christiansen of Mayfield, Han. James C. Peterson of Fair-
view, and Joseph Jolley of Moroni.
January 4, 1896, President Grover Cleveland issued
a proclamation in accordance with an act of Congress,
admitting Utah to the Union as the forty-fifth State. The
first Legislative Assembly under Statehood had three
representatives from Sanpete county, Hon. W. D. Cand-
land of Mount Pleasant being in the Senate and Hon.
John Lowry of Manti and Hon. Peter Thompson of
Ephraim in the lower house. They were elected by the
Eepublican party. At the general election held in No-
vember, 1896, the entire State and county ofiflcial ticket
was Democratic, hence the present administration, with
the exception of District Judge and County Superintend-
ent of Schools, is under the control of Democracy. No
third party has yet succeeded in the county, which under
the present law of equal suffrage has about 6,000 voters.
Local political histoiy contains no exciting periods ex-
cept the temporaiy removal of the county seat to Moroni
in 1863, and subsequent return to Manti.
The present county officials are as follows:
District Judge — Jacob Johnson, Spring City.
38 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Commissioners — Peter Greaves, Sr., Ephraim; Peter
Sundwall, Fairview; J. A. Tuft, Gunnison.
Assessor — Alvin E. Allred, Chester.
Clerk^M. F. Muri'ay, Ephraim.
Sheriff — Joseph Judd, Manti.
Recorder — Amasa Aldrieh, Mt. Pleasant.
Quarantine Physician — W. H. Olsten, Manti.
Superintendent of Schools — A. C. Nelson, Manti.
Prosecuting- Attorney — William K. Eeid, Manti.
Treasurer —IMons Monson, jMoroni.
Surveyor — J. H. Hougaard, Manti.
State Senator — J. F. Allred, Spring City.
Members of the House — Aaron Hardy, Moroni and
N. (\ Sorenson, Gunnison.
The attorneys of the county have been few until re-
cent years. The list at present consists as follows: W.
K. Peid, James Chc^riy, W. D. Livingston and E. W.
Tatlock, Manti; Ferdinand Ericksen, Soren X. Christen-
sen, A. G. Sutherland, Robert Anderson and W. E. White
,of Mt. Pleasant.
Sanpete is an agiicultural county, a land of small
holdings in farm property' and a fertile valley, justly and
indisputably entitled to the name given by that honored
western pioneer. President Brigham Young, "The
Granary of Utah." The county has 1540 individ-
ual, well-tilled farms, made up chiefly of small areas,
containing an aggregate of 35,000 acres, wliich, with
25,000 acres of hay meadows, from which annual har-
vests are secured, make 60,000 acres improved, with, an
outside acreage in its native state, susceptible to reclam-
ation, through additional irrigation ditches, of almost
50,000 acres. The annual wheat yield averages over
one-half million bushels, much of which is exported
either as grain or flour, the cash returns being used in
building up the county and beautifying the homes. The
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 39
yield of oats, barley and lye reaches one-quarter million
bushels yearly, the grain being marketed or fed to home
animals.
In the production of wool and mutton this county
leads, not only in Utah, but the entire United States, no
other county having so many as a half million sheep, the
property of the most representative and influential citi-
zens. The average wool clip ranges about 3,000,000
pounds annually and the shipments of mutton sheep are
many trainloads efvery year. The sheep are mostly well-
bred Merinos and Cotswolds and yield immense revenues
to the wealthy flockmasters. Stockraising has always
been one of the leading industries, there being at present
over 15,000 range cattle and milch cows owned by the
several farmers and stockmen. The best breeds of Dur-
ham, Herefords and other first-class animals are fed and
kept on the ranges, and Sanpete cattle are in demand
on all the Western markets. The dairy and creamery
interests ai^e increasing every year as the market re-
quirements for Sanpete butter and cheese are greater
than the supply.
Eecent analyses of soil and sugar beets grown in this
county show the superiority of natural facilities for pro-
ducing the highest testing beets. With the stimulus now
given the sugar industiy, there is no doubt that within
a few 3'ears the largest and most profitable factory for
making sug^ar, molasses and other necessities from, sac-
charine producing beets will be erected in Sanpete. This
will bring about an era of smaller farms, closer cultiva-
tion and greater yields and make of this valley the farm-
er's paradise. The annual potato yield is about 100,000
bushels, of excellent quality, saleable on all the Western
mai'kets and in great demand even where other potatoes
are not wanted. The future of potato-growing in this
county cannot be readilj^ contemplated by those unac-
40 HISTOUY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
quainted with tbe natural advantages. Many thousand
acres could be planted with protit and in addition to sup-
XJlying the outside market, a mammoth starch factoiy
is among the numerous prospective industries that could
be erected and supported in the county.
The county has never been considered a fruit-grow-
ing region, but there are about 500 acres planted to
various trees and vines, the yield reaching over 18,000
bushels yearly. Some of the most extensive apiarists in
Utah are located in Sanpete, there being over 2000 hives
of bees owned, and the annual output of honey reaching
almost thirty-flve tons. The growing of fruit and bees
increases ever-y year and soon this county will be entitled
to tlio additional cogn(^meu "the land of fruit and lioney."
The rich alfalfa grows luxuriantly e'verywhere, feeding
the bees and furnishing nearly 50,000 tons of hay an-
nually. In addition to the alfalfa hay fully 15,000 tons
of wild hay are haiwested every year, and used chiefly in
feeding 5000 milch cows, 6000 horses and other domestic
farm animals used as the servants of the industrious and
frugal citizens.
All agricultural lands in the county require irriga-
tion to produce crops, hence this modern science has been
thoroughly developed by the Sanpete pioneers. The co-
operative or community plan was practiced in early
days, all farming one field and every man assisting in
constructing and maintaining the canals and ditches.
Water was taken from the several mountain streams by
gravity courses, Avitli but little expense except labor, and
distributed equally, according to the area cultivated.
Since the passage of the general incorporation act of
1S84, there have been thirtj^-one canal and ditch com-
panies incorporated in this county, having an aggregate
of 11,645,130 as capital stock. A majority of the com-
panies consist of the citizens of the towns where ditches
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 41
are located, and consequentlv are performing- the work
for which they were incorporated. A few are as yet un-
developed, but in the course of time will be important
factors in building up the agricultural interests of the
entire valley.
Sanpete is an agricultural county in every sense of
the term, and has no large manufacturing plants, but
there are ninety individual concerns in active operation,
using 1056 horse-power, employing -468 persons and hav-
ing an output of over one-quarter million dollars annu-
ally. Many enterprises may be added, and there is no
doubt but the time is not far distant when the natural
resources will be developed more thoroughly and woolen
mills, sugar factories, grain elevators, starch factories,
cereal mills, paper mills, sanitariums, summer resorts
and other money-producing organizations be effected.
The county has large deposits of coal, unsurpassed water
power, best transportation facilities, superior climate
and all other natural inducements for creating all the
factories named and many more similar institutions. The
county has no indebtedness, and the property valuation
is about five million dollars. There are eighty-eight
stores doing good business, employing 115 persons and
disbursing $50,000 annually in wages.
The official Territorial Bureau of Statistics for 1895,
being the latest report on the number of inhabitants in
this county, is quoted as published. Since that date the
population of each place mentioned has advanced mater-
ially, so that 18,000 is a fair estimate of the present num-
ber of people. The county hanl in 1895 a total of 15,538
people, distributed among the fifteen cities, towns and
villages as follows:
Chester 280, Ephraim 2213, Fayette 251, Fountain
Green 929, Indianola 136, Gunnison 1367, Manti 2328,
Mayfield 516, Milburn 223, Moroni 1406, Mt. Pleasant
3
42 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
24 SI, Spring City 1226, Sterling 347, Fairy iew 1494,
ATales 305.
The following places are incorporated cities: Epli-
raim, Fairview, Manti, Moroni, Mt. Pleasant and Spring
City. The towns are Fountain Green and Gunnison.
April 24, 1885, the first newspaper was published in
Sanpete countA'. The paper was called the Home Senti-
nel, and was issued from Manti, James T. Jakeman be-
ing editor and publisher. This paper was i)ublished for
several years by various parties, and finally suspended in
1895, AVard Stevenson being the last editor. In June,
1890, the County Kegister was issued at Ephraim by
James T. Jakeman. Aftei* some years the plant was sold
to M. F. INIurray, who now conducts the Enterprise. In
Is'ovember, 1890, the Pyramid was started at Mt. Plea-
sant by A. r>. AVilliams. The paper is still numbered
among the enterprising county publications, being inib-
lished by J. M. l^oyden. October 13, 1893, the Messenger
was first issued at Manti, Joel Shomaker being the edi-
tor. This publication is now under the management of
P. A. Poulsdu. Jn June, 1898, the Sani)ete Democrat was
started at Manti by L. A. Lauber.
The Sanpete Valley railway, the pioneer road of this
county, length fifty-one miles, connects with the Oregon
Short Line at Neplii and extends through Juab and San-
pete counties to ^Morrison. This road was surveyed and
partly graded in the TO's by residents of Salt Lake City,
then sold to an English syndicate, Avho constructed the
line to Wales in 1881 to tap the first coal beds opened in
the Territory. The coal not possessing sufficient com-
mercial value to pay high prices for mining and expense
of long freight hauls, the mines were abandoned, and in
1884 the track from Draper to Wales was taken up, a
new grade made to ]\Ioroni, thence to Chester, Avhich was
the terminus till 1893. Theodore Bruback, the president,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 48
succeeded in reorganizing the company and placing it on
a sound financial basis, after which the road was ex-
tended to Manti, reaching that city on Thanksgiving
day, 1893.
In 1894 the road was extended to Morrison, its pres-
ent terminus, and in 1896 the gauge was changed from
narrow to standard. The charter has been amended to
allow the constiiiction of an extension southwest
through Cedar City to the Nevada line, and work will
begin on this in the near future. The general offices of
the company are in the ^McCornick Block, Salt Lake City,
Theodore Bruback president and general manager, S. T.
Pearson, secretary and treasurer. Local headquarters,
Manti; H. S. Kerr, general superintendent and general
freight and passenger agent. The policy of the company
is to employ local men to the exclusion of transients. The
good service, courteous ti-eatment and satisfactory man-
agement gives this road its share of the local and
through fmght and passenger traffic. A direct connec-
tion with the Oregon Shoi-t. Line at Xeplii makes a
through line from Salt Lake City to ^lanti, and business
from and to Eastern points is interchanged with the
Union Pacific at Ogden. At Morrison terminus are
located the extensive coal mines of the Sterling Coal and
Coke company.
The Sevier A^alley branch of the Kio Grande West-
ern railway was begun at Thistle in June, 1890, and com-
pleted to Manti, a distance of sixty miles, and opened for
tralfic January 1, 1891. The line was extended through
the county to Salina during the year '91, many residents
of the county being employed in grading and furnishing
ties and timbers. In '96 the road was continued to
Belknap, in Sevier Valley, and the line as contemplated
will probably continue through Utah and to the coast,
making Sanpete Valley the most direct route to the
44 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Pacific ocean. This road is well equipped with modern
coaches and shipping facilities and carries an immense
tonnage of sheep, cattle, wool and grain from Sanpete
every year, bringing in merchandise and other articles of
commerce. The company furnishes first-class service in
every particular, with obliging agents and enterprising
officials, ever on the alert for the comfort and safety of
its patrons. It is distinctly a Utah road, Avith the main
line and branches connecting all important points in the
highway of commercial activity. The officers are:
William J. Palmer, president; George F. Peabody,
vice-president; D. C. Dodge, general manager; A. E.
Wei by, general superintendent; S. H. Babcock, traffic
manager, and F. A. Wadleigh, general passenger agent,
with offices at Salt Lake City.
COUNTY COURTHOUSE.
COUNTY POOR-FARM.
SANPETE CHRONOLOGY.
1849.
June 14. Chief Walker applied to President Young
for Colonists to settle Sanpete Valley.
August 4. Joseph Horn, W. W. Phelps, Ira Willes
and D. B. Huntington left Salt Lake City to explore San-
pete.
August 20. The exploring party aiTived at the
present site of Manti, being royally received by the San-
pitch Indians.
Nov. 20. A company of about fifty families, under
the direction of Setli Taft, Isaac Morley and ('harles
Shumway, located Manti.
November 20. Almeda, ^daughter of Abram and
Clarinda Washburn, was born at Manti, being the first
white child born in Sanpete A'alley.
December 24. Snow began falling and continued
until it was over three feet on the level, the deepest ever
known in the Valley.
1850.
January. Chief Tabinan found a white man, naked
and almost starved, across the Sanpitch from Manti. He
proved to be one of the party sent to Salt Lake City after
provisions.
May. The Manti colonists were attacked by rattle-
snakes. The reptiles were so numerous that 500 were
killed in one night.
June. Of the 240 head of cattle brought in to Manti
only 113 were alive this month, the others having died
from cold and hunger.
48 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
July 1. Oliief Walker and band of 700 wai'riors
pitched camp in a semi-circle 'round the colonists and re-
mained during- the year.
July 5. President Brigham Young visited the val-
ley and named the settlement Manti and the County
Sanpete.
Septembei*. The first school was opened in Manti
by Jesse W. Fox, and later taught by Mrs. Mary Whit-
ing.
September. The first grist mill was erected by Phin-
eas W. Cook, being the pi-opei'ty of Brigham Young and
Issac Morley.
1851.
Fobruaiy 6. Manti was made a city, by act of the
legislatm^.
April 13. The first city election was held and Dan
Jones elected Mayor, with four aldennen and nine coun-
cillors.
April .'>0. I'resident Brigham Yonug visited Manti
and organized a High Council.
]May. Isaac Behunnin, who had attemi)ted to settle
on the site of Ephraim, had to abandon the place through
fear of Indians.
May. Jesse W. Fox sui'veyed the site for Manti
City.
June. John Lowry, Sr., appointed presiding bishop
of Sanpete.
December. Isiiac .Morlcv and Charles Shumway
represented Sanpete in the legislature.
1852.
Feb. 3. A bill passed the legislature creating San-
pete County.
Feb. 5. Gov. Brigham Young appointed George
Peacock as Probate Judge of Sanpete County.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 49
March. Sanpete County was organized, with a full
set of officials.
March 22. James Allred and families settled Spring
City.
Xoyember. Pedro' Leon and a company of Span-
iards aiTevsted at Xephi for selling' Indians as slayes.
1'hey Ayere trie^d at Manti and ordered to leaye.
1853.
Mai'ch. A company under M. I). Hamilton located
at ]Mt. Pleasant and built a sawmill.
April. A postoffice was established at Manti, with
George Peacock po«^tmaste^.
July 18. Alex Keel killed at Payson, by AiTopine,
and the Walker war began.
July 19. Guard was fired upon, by Indians, at Ham-
ilton's mill, east of Mt. Pleasant.
July 23. Battle bet^^en the Utah county militia,
under ( *apt. P. \Y. Coiioyer and Indians at Mt, Pleasant,
Six Indians were killed a.nd the settlers remoyed to the
fort at Spnug City.
August 2. Indians attacked Spring City and droye
away cattle and horses. The next day the colonists were
remoyed to Manti.
October 1. John E. Warner and William Mills
killed by Indians, at Manti.
October' 3. James Nelson, William Luke, William
Reid and T. F. Clark, killed by Indians at Uinta Springs,
while en route to Salt Lake City.
October 5. A census of Sanpete showed the popula-
tion consisted of 765 people, of whom 118 wea'e the Mt.
Pleasant and Spring City Colonists.
November G. ("hase's sawmill was burned by In-
dians.
November 10. Stone fort at Manti was completed
50 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and all the residents of Sanpete county took refuge in-
side the walls.
December. A severe winter and little provisions on
account of the "grasshopper war," caused economical
handling of supplies, but no real suffering.
1854.
January 6. AUred's fort and settlement at Spring
City was burned by Indians.
Feb. 4. Ephraim was settled by E. N. Allred and
others who had remained in Manti fort during the
"\\inter.
May. President Brigham Young made a treaty with
the Indians.
July 5. Grasshoppers attack the fields of Manti and
Ephraim, causing much damage to growing crops.
October. A fort was completed at Ephraim and set-
tlers built liouses inside the enclosure.
1855.
Jan. 20. Walker, the Indian Chief, died at Meadow
C^'eek, in Millard county.
May. Arropine deeded all of Sanpete county to
Brigham Young, trustee in trust for the Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints.
May 21. A. N. Billings and forty men sent to Elk
Mountains to build a fort and educate the Indians.
September 23. The Elk Mountain colony at Mor-
mon Fort was attacked by Indians, and James W. Hunt,
William Behunnin and Edward Edwards were killed
and A. N. Billings was wounded.
September 24. Elk Mountain colonists started on
the return trip to Manti.
September 30. Elk Mountain settlers reach Manti.
December. The colonies of Manti and Ephraim have
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 51
another hard winter, on acconnit of girasshoppei's having
destroyed crops.
1856.
March 17. Convention met in Salt Lake City to
form a constitutioni for a State, Sanpete county being
represented.
September 26. The first hand cart company, in
vvhich were several who became residents of Sanpete
county, arrived in Salt Lake City.
December. Snow fell to a great depth in the moun-
tains and throughout the valley.
1857.
May 15. The 47th Quoimm of Seventies was organ-
ized at Ephraim.
May 16. The 48th Quorum of Seventies organized
at Manti. Daniel Henrie was appointed president.
Sept. 15. Utah was declared under militaiy law,
militia ordered to Echo canyon to intercept the troops.
December. A general jubilee prevailed throughout
Sanpete because of excellent crops having been har-
v^-ted.
December. Bishop John E. Eeese and Indian Chief
Tabinan discovered the coal ledge at Wales.
1858.
March. James Miller and George M. Bright were
killed by Indians at Salmon River, and the settlement
abandoned.
June 4. Niels Jorgensen and wife, Jens Turkelsen
and Christian E. Kjerluf were killed by Indians, in Salt
Creek canyon.
July. Residents of Utah county who had removed
south on the approach of Johnson's army returned to
tlieir homes.
52 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
October 5. Samuel Brown and Josiali Call were
killed by Indians on Chicken Qi'eek.
1859.
March. Mt. Pleasant Avas i-esettled by James Ivie,
W. S. Seeiy, David Jones, Isaac Allied and others.
March 15. ^Moroni settled by Bishoi> George W.
Bradley, I. Woolf, Isaac :\l<.rl('y, II. Gnstiu, G. H. Brad-
ley and N. L. Chiistciison.
March. SpHng City i-esettled and called "Little
Denmark," Bishop C. G. Larseni being one of the leading
men.
March. (iuimis(»ii scttl<Ml by l>isli(»]» Jacob Ilntchin-
son and coni]»aiiy.
^larch. Bislioj) .I(»liii K. Keese, Jolin H. Price,
Thomas Canii)bell, Moses Gilford and others settled at
A^'ales and opened the coal mines.
July 14. George W. Bradley ordained bishop of Mo-
roni.
July. Fonnlain Giyh^u was located by George W.
Johnson.
August. George W. Johnson, James S. Holman,
Christian Ottosen and others settled at Fountain Green.
October. Fairview was settled by James H. Jones,
Lindsay A. Brady, Jehu Cox, Isaac Y. Vance and others,
wJio built a fort.
ISGO.
April. Ephraim residents left the fort and erected
homes on their city lots.
May 4. Levi Gilford, a member of the Monnon Bat-
talion, died at Moroni.
Aug. 7. James Hanahin, a. deserter from the United
States army, was killed by an Indian, near Manti.
Dec, 4. Chief Arropine died in Sevier county.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 58
1861.
April 26. Two liimclred wagons with four yoke of
cattle each, haulino- about 15,000 pounds of flour, started
for the Missouri river after poor emigrants. Some of
the company were residents of Sanpetei county.
Beptember. Several peojile were sent from Sanpete
and norihern counties tO' settle St. George and the Eio
A'irgin and Santa Clara ri^-er valleys.
1862.
JanuaiT 22. A constitution was adopted for the
State of De'seret, Sanpete being represented in the con-
vention.
May 21. Two hundi'ed and sixty-two wagons, 293
teamst/ersi and 2880 oxen, carrying 113,315 pounds of
flour, sent from Utah toi assist poor emigTants. Some
of Sanpete's citizens were among those going and com-
ing.
November 21. The 66th Quorum of Seventies was
organized at ^It. Pleasant, with Levi B. Reynolds as
president.
1863.
March. The county seat was removed from Manti
to Moroni and George W. Bradley appointed Probate
Judge. Judge W. F. Maylett purchased the county jail
for 1350.
April 5. Battle in Spanish Fork canyon, between
140 cavaliy, undei' Col. G. S. Evans, and 200 Indians.
Lieut. F. A. Teale was killed and Indians defeated.
May 18. Three hundred and eighty-four wagons,
488 teamsters, some from Sanpete, and 3604 oxen, started
for the Missouri river, taking 225,969 pounds of flour,
to aid poor emigTants. This company took 4300 pounds
^ f Utah cotton for sale.
54 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1864.
January. Oountv seat I'emoved to Manti and Hon.
"^A'. F. Maylett appointed Probate Judge.
March. A party of Epliraim colonists settled at Cir-
cleville in Piute county.
May. The Pei'petual Eniioration company sent 170
wagons, 1,717 oxen and 277 men to the Missouri river
after emigrants.
July 17. Sanpete flour sold in Salt Lake City for
§■•21.25 per 100 pounds.
November 10. George Peacock and 30"othei*s fix)m
Sani)ete county began a settlement at Alma, on the Se-
vier river, wliicli Avas soon abandoned.
1865.
Jan. 11). Hon. (l(M)igo Peacock Avas elected Pixjbate
J iidge of Sanpete.
January. Sevier and Piut«^ coiinties were organized,
being settled by residents of Sanpete.
April 2. Sanpete citizens were solicited for sub-
scriptions to build the'Deseret TelegTaph line. Several
thousand dollars was subscribed in money, poles and
labor.
April 0. John Lowry had a quanel with Indian
Chief Jake, in Manti, which act the Indians claim
bi'ought on the Black Hawk war.
April 10. Peter Ludvigsen was killed by a band of
Indians, while collecting stock on Tw^elve-Mile creek.
April 11. Elijah B. Ward and James Anderson were
killed and scalped hj Indians in Salina can^-on.
April 12. Col. R. N. Allred with 84 men defeated
by Indians in a battle in Salina canyon. Jens Sorenson
of Ephraim and William Kearnes of Gunnison were
killed.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 55
May 25. Jens Larsen was killed by Indians, four
miles north of Fairyiew.
May 26. John Given, wife and four children were
killed by Indians in Thistle Valley,
May 29. David H. Jones was killed by Indians,
near Fairview.
June 24. Isaac Morley died at Fairview.
Jnly 7-19. Brigham Young' visited Sanpete to inves-
tigate the Indian troubles.
July 15. Gen. W. S. Snow was put in command of
tlie Sanpete military district and ordered against the
Indians.
July 18. Gen. W. S. Snow and command engaged
the Indians in battle in Grass valley. Twelve Indians
w ere killed and one white man wounded.
July 26. Indians attacked Glenwood, killed two
horses and wounded one of the settlers.
Sept. 21. Gen. W. S. Snow and command defeated
the Indians at Fish Lake. Seven Indians wei'e killed
and Gen. Snow and two men wounded.
October 8. The first issue of the Deseret News semi-
^^ eekly was published at Salt Lake City.
Oct. IT. Indians attacked Ephraim, killing Morten
P. Kuhr and wife, Elizabeth Peterson, William Thorpe,
Soren N. Jespersen, Benjamin J. Black and William T.
Hill.
Nov. 6. Indians raided the settlement of Circleville,
killing three men.
December. Hon. W. F. Maylett served as Probate
Judge of Sanpete this year.
1866.
Jan. 1. The first number of the Juvenile Insti'uctor
^vas issued at Salt Lake City, with George Q. Cannon as
editor.
56 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNT i'.
Jan. 10. Boiinclaiy lines of Sanpete county defined
by act of the legislatui'e.
Jan. 17. Moroni wasi incorporated as a city.
Feb. 5. Indians raided Wasihington and Kane coun-
ties, killing Doctor Wliitmer, a son of John M. Moody's,
Peter Shirts, and others.
Ma.rcli 12. Gen. W. S. Snow arreisteil nine Indians,
including Chiefs Sanpitch and Ankawakets, at Nephi,
and placed them in jail at Manti. Four were tried and
shot, by order of the chiefs, for complicity in the several
raids on white settlers.
April 2. Indians raided Salina, killing thi-ee per-
sons, wounding one and driving away all the cattle.
April 14. Indians imprisoned at IManti broke jail,
three were shot by the guard and tlie othei's pursued to
>,ebo and killed.
April IS. Chief Sanpitch was kilh^l by a povsse in
pursuit of him for breaking jail, wliilo in liiding nortli of
Moroni.
April 21. Salina was abandoned and the settlei*s
tt>ok refuge in Sanpete colonies.
April 22. Thomas Jones was killed and William
Ivoiw wounded by Indians, while on guard at Fairview.
April 25. Indians attacked the settlement of ]MaiTS-
vale, killing Albert Lewis and wounding another man.
April 29. Andrew Petei'son was killed and Thomas
Davey wounded by Indians, near Faiiwiew.
May 1. Residents of small settlements in Sanpete,
Piute and Sevier counties were counselled by President
Brigham Young to collect in bodies of not less than 150
fls a protection against Indian attacks.
]May 6. Col. Heber P. Kimball and a company of
50 men arrived in Manti to assist the settler-s in fighting
Indians.
May 6. Capt. P. W. Conover and fifty men arrived
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 57
in Manti and iTported to Gen. W. S. Snow for detail
aj>ainst Indians.
May 14. Col. W. B. Pace took charge of the men
from Utah conntv.
June 10. Indians attacked Eound Valley, killed
•fames lyie and a boy and drove away the cattle.
June 11. Col. W. B. Pace and 25 men intercepted
the Indians at Gravelly Ford, on the Sevier, and had a
three hours' battle, in which each man fired thirty rounds
of ammunition. Several Indians wei^e killed and one
nliite man wounded.
June 20. Gen. D. H. Wells took command of the
'^ntire forces against the Indians.
June 23. James Ivie, Jr., killed a friendly Indian
in retaliation for the murder of his father.
June 24. Indians attacked a portion of Ool. Heber
V. Kimball's command, killing OhaTles Brown and
T^'ounding Thomas Snow, in Thistle Valley.
June 20. Jonathan Edmiston, of Manti, was killed
by Indians in a battle at Spanish Fork,
July 1. Circle A^alley was abandoned and settlers
returned to Ei^hraim.
July 12. Capt. Bigler and 60 men from Davis, county
arrived at Mt. Pleaisant to relieve the Salt Lake county
troops.
July 27. Indians made a night raid on the stock of
Ephraim and Manti and drove away 150 head. Capt.
Bigler pursued them into Castle Valley without recover-
ing the stock or having an engagement.
Aug. 15. George Peacock and W. S. Snow were
elected members of the legislative assembly from San-
pete county.
Dec. 28. Deseret Telegraph line opened to Manti.
58 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1867.
Jan. 7. John Lowry, Sr., one of the Sanpete pio-
neers, died at Manti.
March 21. Indians raided Glenwood, killing Jens
Peter Peterson and wife and Mary Smith.
April 20. Richfield and Glenwood settlements weG^e
abandoned, the settlers returning to Sanpete Valley.
May 1. Gen. D. H. Wells released Gen. W. S. Snow
and placed Gen. W. B. Pace in command of the Sanpete
Military District.
June 1. Louis Lund was killed and Jasper Robert-
eon wounded by Indians, while herding stock near Foun-
tain Green.
June 2. Maj. John W. Vance and Sergt. Heber
Houtz were killed by Indians on Twelve Mile creek.
July 19. Grasshoppers came in great numbers and
destroyed most all the crops in Sanpete.
Aug. 13. Indians attacked Spring City, killed James
Meeks and Andrew Johansen and wounded William
Blain.
Sept. 4. John Hay was killed by Indians, while
burning lime near Gunnison.
Nov. 21. First issue of the Deseret Evening News
appeared in Salt Lake City, copies being sent to San-
pete.
Dec. 17. Bishop Caleb G. Edwards died at Ephraim.
1868.
Feb. 14. Ephraim was incorporated as a city, with
an area of one and one-half square miles.
Feb. 20. Mt. Pleasant was made a city, with an area
of thirty square miles.
April 6. Indians attacked a company, under Bishop
Olsen, on the Sevier river, near Richfield, killed Lars A.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 59
Justesen and Charles Wilson and wounded K. Thomp-
son.
]May. Grasshoppers destroyed much of the grain.
June 22. Heber 0. Kimball died in Salt Lake City.
June 25. Niels Christopherson and Peter Smith of
Manti, Peter Nilsen of Fairview and Chris Jensen and
Chris Kebeker were drowned at Robinson's Feny, on
Green Eiver.
July 5. Seth Child shot and wounded an Indian,
who proved to be friendly.
July 11. Indians raided Ei)hraim and drove away
most of the cattle.
August 19. A treaty was made with the Indians in
Strawberry Valley and they ceased hostilities.
September 26. Indians attacked Fairview and drove
away eighteen horses, killing James Miller and son.
Oct. 16. Zion's Co-operative Mercantile Institution
was opened for business in Salt Lake City, and branch
houses established at all important places.
October. George P. Billings and others from San-
pete A'^alley w^ere engaged in Weber canyon, building a
grade for the Union Pacific railroad.
1869.
February. Co-operative merchandising was intro-
duced by President Brigham Young, and the benefits ex-
plained.
March 1. Navajo Indians raided Washington and
Kane counties, killing three friendly Piutes and driving
away 50 head of stock.
March 8. The Deseret University was opened in Salt
Lake City.
May 10. The Pacific Railway was completed and
Brigham Young drove the last spike at Promontoiy. Sev-
eral rv'&idents of Sanpete county assisted in the work.
60 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
June 28. The townsite'S of Spring City, Fairview
and Fountain Green were entered in the land office at
Salt Lake City, by Probate Judge George Peacock.
Aug. 2. George Taylor was elected a member of the
legislature from Sanpete.
August. Grasshoppers destroyed much of the gTain
in Cache, Washington and Kane counties, but did no
damage in Sanpete.
Oct. 31. Indians made a raid on Kanara, Kane
county.
December. The Mormon emigration from Europe
for the year was about 8,000 persons, some coming to
Sanpete.
1870.
Jan. 1. The Weekly TMbune was issued in Salt
Lake City and circulated in Sanpete.
Jan. 10. Last rail of the Utah Central railroad was
lakl and last spike driven by Brigham Young. Many
residents of Sanpete valley assisted in building this road.
Februaiy 11. Spring City was incoirpoa'ated by act of
the legislature.
Februain- 12. A\'oman Suffrage bill passed the legis-
lature and was signed by Acting Governor S. A. Mann.
May 20. A band of Indians came tx> Manti and made
a treaty with President Orson Hyde.
June 18. John Stuart, of Faiiwiew, was convicted
of killing an Indian girl and sentenced to be shot July
11th.
June 25. John Stuai't broke jail and escaped.
July. Grasshoppers came so thick as to darken the
sun's rays, and did much damage.
Aug. 1. Women voted for the first time. Keturns
were: W. H. Hooper, for Delegate to Congress, 1650;
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 61
W. S. Snow, for representiaitive, 1648, and GeoTge Pea-
cock, for representatiye, 1,638 votes.
September 15. Gov. J. W. Shaifer issiicd a i)rocla-
luation proliibiting drill, muste'r or gathering- of the Utah
^lilitia, except by order of the United States Marshal.
1871.
April 8. Grasshoppers again appeared in tlie coun-
ties north of Sanpete, but few were seen in this county.
April 15. The Salt Lake Ttibune, daily, wais issued.
May 1. Ground was broken for the Utah Southern
railroad, and several men and teanis from Sanpete
county went to work on the grade.
June 30. Geo. A. Black, acting Governor, issued a
proclamation agaihst all persons participating in mili-
taiy drill or mustei', under D. H. Wells.
1872.
Februaiy 16. Fairview was incoirporated as a city,
with an area of twenty square miles.
February 19. A constitutional convention met in
Salt Lake City and framed a State Constiutioii.
Macpch 18. The vote for and against a State consti-
tution stool 25,321 for and 368 against the adoi)tioin.
June 1. The Woman's Exponent was first published
in Salt Lake City,
June 16. Niels Ileizelt was killed by Indians at
I'welve Mile creek.
September 7. Gen. Morrow and command entered
311 Pleasant to force the Indians on their reservation,
a treaty was made and the Indians returned to their
reservation, the trooi)s going to Douglas.
1873.
May. May field was settled by Simon Hansen, Mads
P. Sorenson, Ole C. Olsen and others.
62 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
December. The Utaih Posten, the firs-t Danish paper
published in Utah, was issued.
1874.
May 2. The Fairview Coal Mining; and Ooke com-
pany was incorporated.
July 24. Anniversary of the entrance of pioneers
into Salt Lake Valley was celebrated in the capital, over
4,000 singers pai'ticipating in the new tabernacle.
August. At the general election Hon. Greorge Q.
C^annon received 2460 votes and Hon. R. N. Baskin 3, for
Delegate to Congress, in Sanpete county.
1875.
Januaiy 22. Indians were first maiTied according
to the ordinances of the Mormon church.
March 3. Rev. D. J. McMillan preached the first
Gentile sermon in Sanpete, at ^Mt. Pleasant.
March 29. The entii^e tribe of Shebit Indians, num-
bering 147, was baptized into the Mormon church, at St.
George.
• April 20. The first mission school under the Presby-
terian Board of IMissions was opened at Mt. Pleasant, by
J. S. McMillan.
April. About twenty families from Ephraim re-
moved to Mayfleld.
August 5. Joseph A. Young died at Manti.
September 1. George A. Smith died in Salt Lake
City.
December 14. A bill was presented in the House
t>f Representatives to enable the people of Utah to form
a State government, and for the admission of Utah into
the Union.
1876.
July 24. Levi Larsen was killed at Ephraim.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 63
September 20. Jolin D. Lee was convicted of murder
in tJie first degree for connection with the Mountain
]\feadow massacre.
October 10. Judge Jacob Boreman sentenced John
D. r^e to be shot on Friday, January 26, 1877.
November. At the general election held this year,
Hon. George Q. Cannon received 1,921 and Hon. E. N.
Kaskin 40 votes, in Sanpete county, for Delegate to Con-
gress,
1877.
March 23. John D. Lee was executed at Mountain
Meadow.
April 20. Ground was bi'oken for the Manti temple.
April 21. The site for the Manti temple was dedi-
cated.
July 4. Sanpete Stake was organized, with Canute
Peterson president, Heniy Beal and John B. Maiben
counsellors.
July 10. Mayfield was organized as a ward, with
Ole C. Olsen bishop.
August 20. President Biigham Young died at his
residence in Salt Lake City.
September. Joseph S. McMillan and wife opened a
Presbyterian mission school in Manti.
October. Miss M. Fishback of Illinois took charge
of a Presbyterian miss.ion school opened in Ephraim by
J. S. McMillan.
1878.
June 22. Eleven persons were drowned in Funk's
Lake.
November 15. Hon. James A. Allred was appointed
Probate Judge of Sanpete county.
November 16. Orson Hyde died at Spring City.
November. Hon. George Q. Cannon was the only
64 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
candidate for Delegate to Cono-i'ess, and received 1,292
votes in Sanpete county.
1879.
April 14. Corner stones of the Mauti temple were
laid, Jolm Tavlor laying the southeast, Edward Hunter
the southwest^ F. W. Cox the noi-thwest, and H. S. El-
dredge the north eavst,
April 24. The first Utah wheat, including some
from Sani)ete, was shipi>ed to LiveT|3ool, from San Fran-
( isco, by S. W. Sear??.
^lay 30. Jezre*^] Shomnker, one of the Sanpete
l-ioneei*s, died at his home in Manti.
June 2. Fredei'ick W. C^ox died at ^lauti.
October 4. The fii-s-t number of the Contributor was
issued at Salt Lake City.
1880.
March 4. The SaJt Lake Weekly Herald was pub-
lished and circulated in Sauijete.
June 23. The I^tah Southern railroad was eom-
])]eted to Fnsco, and tlie Sanx)ete Valley projecteil from
Xephi to Wales.
July 20. The U. S. CensuvS report showed Utah had
a population of 143,690, an increase of 56,904 since 1870.
December 6. George H. Lulve and Chris Madsen of
!Mantl were killed while working on the Denver and Rio
Grande railroad in Colorado.
December. At the general election this year Hon.
George Q. Cannon I'e^ceived 1,673 and Hon. Allen G.
Campbell 13 votes, in Sanpete county, for Delegate to
Congr-es«.
1881.
January 23. Freeborn De Mill died at Manti.
May 13. O. W. C. Moenster died at Sterling.
HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 65
October 3. Orsou Pratt died at his residence in Salt
Lake City.
November. Manti rresbvterian Crucli was erected
tljis season, at a cost of |4000. Miss Mai^- Crowell opened
a Presbyterian mission scliool at Giuinison.
1882.
Februaiy 16. The Edmunds-Tucker bill passed the
United States Senate.
April 10. A constitutional convention met in Salt
Lake City and framed a State constitution.
• August 18. The Utah Commission aiTived in Utah
and prepai'ed for the election.
November 7. A general election was held and Hon.
John T. Caine received 1,671 and P. T. Van Zile 123 votes
in Sanpete, for Delegate to CongTess.
November 7. Hon. "William Anderson was elected
Probate Judge of Sanpete county.
1883.
April 1. The Rio Grande Western railroad was com-
pleted through Utah to Salt Lake City.
June 10. Five young persons, some having relatives
in Sani^ete, were drowned in Utah lake, near Benjamin.
October 16. Bishop Edward Hunter died in Salt
Lake City.
November. Rev. P. A. H. Franklin began mission-
ary work under the auspices of the Methodist Episcopal
church, at Mt. Pleasant.
1884.
January 28. The Brigham Young Academy at Prove
was burned.
August. Sanpete was represented in the Teiritorial
Council by Hon. L. T. Tuttle and in the House by R. R.
Lewellyn and A. B, Thurber.
66 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
September. Hon. Jacob Johnsoii was United States
Commissioner for Sanpete county.
November 3. Hans Ottoson was murdered in Manti.
Sanpete had this year 18 miles of railroad in the
Sanpete Valley, valued at |33,478. The county popula-
tion was 13,867. At the general election Hon. John T,
Caine i^ceived 1655 and Hon. Ransford Smith 48 votes
for Delegate to Congress.
1885.
February 28. James S. Parsons of Manti was killed
by a horse falling on him.
April 24. The Home Sentinel was first issued in
Manti, by James T. Jakeman.
September 1. Diphtheria caused a complete quar-
antine of Gunnison.
October 13. Soren Ohristensen of Moroni was killed,
while hunting in the mountains.
November 29. U. S. Deputy Marshals made a raid
on Manti in quest of men practicing polygamy.
1886.
February 27. Big Hill Resei-Aoir Company incoi-po-
rated at Spring City.
July 30. Eock work on Manti temple completed.
October. The Methodist church in Mt. Pleasant was
erected, and a chapel built in Moroni and Ephraim this
year.
November. At the general election Hon. John T.
Caine received 1,665 and Hon. W. M. Ferry 122 votes in
Sanpete, for Delegate to Congi-ess.
1887.
March 10. The Moroni Irrigation Company was in-
corporated.
May 23. C. C. N. Dorius was arrested at Ephraim
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 67
for violation of the Edmunds-Tuclver law concerning plu-
ral wives.
May 24. Manti temple was searched by U. S. Mar-
shals looking for polygamists.
June 8. Spring City was raided by United States
officers, seeking offenders of the Edmunds law.
June 22. Manti was entered by U. S. Marshals and
John Buchanan and Ei chard Hall, Sr., arrested for viola-
tion of the Edmunds law.
June 28. Hon. Aaron Hardy, of Moroni, was ar-
rested for violating the law concerning plural mar-
riage.
July 15. John S. Jones of Manti was murdered at
Boco, Colorado.
July 22. Bishop W. T. Reid of Manti was arrested
for polygamy.
August 13. President Canute Peterson of Ephraim
was arrested for violating the Edmunds law.
August 20. President Canute Peterson was dis-
charged on promising to obey the law.
September 14. Hon. Aaron Hardy was sentenced to
six months' imprisonment.
October 25. Henry Beal, Peter N. Peterson and
Peter O. Hansen were sentenced to imprisonment.
November 3. Hans C. Hansen of Gunnison was sen-
tenced for violating the Edmunds law.
December. The Edmunds-Tucker act of this year
disfranchised the women and created the right of dower.
1888.
April 15. Chester Draper was accidentally shot and
killed by Percy Candland, at Chester.
April 25. Shocks of Earthquake were felt at Eph-
raim.
May 21. The Manti temple was dedicated.
68 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
June 22. Tlie Gunnison Irrlgiation company was in-
corporated.
July 8. O. S. Cox, one of the pioneer's of Sanpete,
died at Manti.
October 27. Richard Henningsen of Manti was
killed in a mine at Tintic.
November 30. D. B. Funk died at Funk's Lake.
December. Hon. Jacob Johnson was appointed this
rear as Fi-obate Judge of Saiipct^s in conij^lianct' with the
Edmunds law.
December. At the general election this year Hon.
J( hn T. Caine, Peoi)le's Pai-ty candidate, received 1)14
votes, Hon. Jl. N. Baskin, Libei-al candidate, 12S votes,
and Hon. S. B. Tliuiiuan, known as the '^Sagebrush
Democracy" candidate, 41) votes, in Sanpete for Delegate
to Congress.
1889.
Februaiw 18. The Oak C^xH^k Iiiigation company
was incoiiiorated, at Faii^iew.
March 11. The Birch Ci-eek Irrigation Company, at
Fainiew, was incoi'porated.
]\[arch 14. The West Boint Irrigation Company, at
Wales, was incoii^orated.
April 1. The North SixOIile Creek In-igation Com-
pany was incoiq)orated at Sterling.
April 10. The Manti Irngation Company Avas in-
corporated.
April 15. The Wales Irngation Company was in-
corporated.
May 25. John O. Nielsen was killed by a rock fall-
ing on his head, while digging a well at Mt. Pleasant.
August 16. Floods in Manti and the southern part
of Sanpete caused much damage, and a boy was killed
at ]Maytield.
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September 25. Erick Ericksen was killed while
threshing at Mt, Pleasaiit.
November 22. The Phoenix mill at Fonntain Green
was burned.
November 28. Parlane McFarlane shot and killed
H. O. Hansen and W. H. Golding at Manti.
1890.
February 25. The Gooseberiy and Cottonwood Irri-
gation company, at Fairview, was incorporated.
April 8. John Gribble was killed by the falling of a
b;ink in the hills west of Manti.
May 3. The INIeaidow Irrigation Company, at Fair-
view, w^as incorporated.
May 19. A Woman's Suffrage convention was held
in Manti.
May 27. The Gunnison Reservoir broke, causing
considerable damage.
May 29. John Cloward of Moroni was killed by his
hc-rse falling over a ledge in the mountains.
June 21. The Milburn Imgation Company was in-
corporated.
June. The County Register was first published in
lOphraim by James T. Jakeman.
July 13. A flood in Manti destroyed considerable
property.
July 19. A general flood of water throughout south-
ern Sanpete damaged the crops to an estimated value of
,^25,000.
September 4. A Scandinavian reunion ^^•as held in
Ephraim.
October 1. Peter Lauritzen of Moroni was killed by
a bull.
November 6. J. W. Hoggan's sawmill in Manti can-
yon was burned, causing him a loss of |8,000.
70 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
November. The Pyramid was published in Mt.
Pleasant by A. B. Williams.
Dec. 29. A grand celebration was held in Manti, on
the completion of the Eio Grande Western railroad to
that city.
December. At the general election Hon. John T.
Caine received 1,216 and Hon. C. 0. Goodwin 174 votes
in Sanpete for Delegate to Congress.
December. The United States Census report showed
the population of Sanpete county to be 13,14G.
1891.
April 10. The Chester Sanpitch Canal Company was
incorporated.
April 18. The IVin Creek IiTigation Company Avas
incorporated at Mt. Pleasant.
April 18. The Pleasant Creek IiTigation Company
was incorporated at Mt. Pleasant.
May. The Rio Grande Western railroad was ex-
tended south into Sevier county.
October. The Wasatch Academy at Mt. Pleasant
was completed and occupied.
1892.
March 9. The Mayfleld In-igation Company was in-
corporated.
May 10. The Deseret Inigation Company was in-
corporated at Wales.
November. At the general election Hon. J. L. Eaw-
lins received 977 votes, Hon. Prank J. Cannon 966 votes
and Hon. C. E. Allen 59 votes for Delegate to Congr-ess.
1893.
June 20. The Moroni and Mt. Pleasant Irrigation
and Ditch Company Avas incoi-porated at Moix)ni.
HISTORi' OF SANPETE COUNTY. 71
June 28. The Coal Fork Imgating Company at Mt.
Pleasant was incorporated.
October 13. The Messenger was first published at
Manti, with Joel Bhomaker editor.
October 26. President Grover Cleveland signed a
bill restoring the escheated Mormon church property.
November 7. Hon. Jacob Johnson was elected a
member of the Utah legislature and Hon. C. N. Lund
member of the council for Sanpete.
November. Gunnison was made a town under the
direction of the county court.
November 29. The first train over the Sanpete Val-
ley railroad was run to Manti and a great celebration
held by the citizens:
December. Hon. W. K. Reid was appointed Probate
Judge of Sanpete this year.
December. The Manti Printing and Publishing
Company was incorporated.
December. Free soup houses were established in
Salt Lake City.
1894.
Jan. 1. The new school building in Manti was dedi-
cated.
March 24. The Spring City Irrigation Company was
incorporated.
April 13. The California delegation of Coxey's
army, numbering 1,200, reach Utah.
April 20. H. E. Carter organized a company of the
Industrial Army in Salt Lake City.
April 20. A company of the National Guard of
Utah was organized at Mt. Pleasant.
May 28. The Sanpete Valley Eailway Company
amended its charter to include extension south through
Cedar City.
72 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
May 12. The Industrial Army stole a train from
the Union Pacific at Lehi.
June 4. Heni'T Olsen was drowned in a. reservoir
at Mt. Pleasant.
July 10. The bill admitting- Utah as a State passed
the Senate with but two dissenting^ votes.
July 14. A heavy flood did much damage at Foun-
tain Green.
July 16. The Statehood bill Avas signed by Grover
Cleveland.
AugTist 20. The Utah pioneei*s, including several
fiom Sanpete county, Hons. George P. Billings, Daniel
Henrie and Horace Thornton being in the list, were en-
tertained by the Sfiltair Beach company.
September 15. Joel Shoemaker I'epresented Sanpete
county in the National Inngation Congress at Denver,
Colorado.
Septemlx^r 2(5. Jamc-s Bums, Sheriff of Sanpete
was shot and killed by Mocn KoH'ord and Peter Meikle.
November 7. The Sanpete X'alley railroad was com-
j>leted and first train nin to Morrison.
November 9. The Cottonwood Canal and Tunnel
Company was incoi'porated at Ephraim.
November. At the general election Hon. Frank J.
Cannon received 1,420 votes, Hon. J. L. Eawlins 1,370
votes and Hon. H. L. Gaut 5 votes for Congressman.
November 26. W. T. Reid, HeniT Beal and Swen O.
Nielson represented Sanpete in the Trans-Mississippi
Congress at St. Louis.
November. The Hons. J. D. Page of Mt. Pleasant,
C. P. Larsen of Manti, A. C. Lund of Ephraim, Lauritz
Larsen of Spring City, James C. Peterson of Fairview
Joseph Jolley of Moroni and Parley Christiansen of ^lay-
field Avere elected members of the Constitutional Conv(^n-
tion for Sanpete.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 73
December. Much excitement was caused over al-
leged election fi-auds in Sanx)ete county.
December. Hon. Josepk Judd was appointed Pro-
bate Judge of Sanpete this year.
December. The report of the Statistician for this
year showed the population of Sanpete was 15,538. There
v.ere 1,540 fanns, 00,010 acres improved and 10,970 acres
unimproved land. The counts^ had 111,331 sheep, 1638
cows, 11,260 range cattle, 5863 horses and 4,238 swine.
The farm products were: Wheat, 353,257 bushels; corn,
1,726 bushels; oats, 135,077 bushels; barley, 16,091 bush-
els; rye, 4,170 busJiels; potatoes, 7(>,472 busliels; alfalfa,
27,985 tons; hay, 11,646 tons; butter, 212,532 pounds;
cheese, 8,180 pounds; honey, 61,220 pounds. There were
422 acres jilanted to fruit trees, 90 industrial concerns,
88 stores, 2 railroads and 5 coal mines.
1895.
Januaiw 1. Albert Tuttle of ^Manti was accidentally
killed by falling on the pavement.
June 17. The AVest View Inigation Company was
incorporated at Gunnison.
Septemer. P. O. Hansen, the veteran Scandinavian
missionaiy, died in Manti.
September 3. Joel Shomaker was appointed by
Gov. Caleb W. West as a delegate from Sanpete to the
j^ational Irrigation Congress at Albuquerque, New Mex-
ico.
Xov. 5. At the general election Hon. C. E. Allen re-
ceived 1,529 votes, Hon. B. H. Eoberts 1,420 votes and
Hon. James Hoggan 16 votes in Sanpete county for Con-
gressman. Hon. Jacob Johnson was elected Judge of
tlie Seventh Judicial district and Hons. W. D. Caudland,
Peter Thompson and John Lowiy members of the first
State Legislative Assemblv.
74 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
November. The vote on the State constitution in
Sanpete was 2,644 for and 295 against its adoption. The
vote of Utah was 31,305 for and 7,687 against the consti-
tution. Woman suffrage was incorporated in the con-
stitution.
December. Hon. Jacob Johnson was appointed this
year by President Benjamin Harrison Probate Judge for
Sanpete county.
1896.
January 4. Grover Cleveland, President of the
United States, issued a proclamation admitting Utah
into the union of States.
February 18. The Gunnison City and Antelope Val-
ley Canal Company was incorporated.
February 25. The Eobbins and Keames Dam and
Canal Company was incorporated at Gunnison.
March 4. The Mammoth Reservoir Company was in-
corporated at Manti.
March 12. The Fayette Canal Company was incor-
porated.
March 14. The Gunnison Highland Canal Company
was incoi'porated.
November 5. At the general election Hon. J. F.
Allred ^vas elected State Senator and Hons. Aaron
Hai'dy and N. C. Sorenson members of the Legislature
for Sanpete County.
December 2. George P. Billipgs, ex-Sheriff and a
pioneer of Sanpete, died at his home in Manti.
December The lirst vote of the State for Presi-
dent of the United States stood: For W. J. Biyan, 50,987
majority over William McKinley. The entire vote being
77,877. Sanpete County stood: W. J. Bryan, 3,286, and
WUliam McKinley, 1,82^.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 75
1897.
April 17. The Willow Creek Irrigation Company
Avas incorporated at Axtell.
December 22. The Sand Ridge Reseryoir and Canal
Company was incorporated at Ephraim.
1898.
June The Sanpete Democrat was first issued in
Manti, with L. A. Lanber publisher.
Jul}" 25. A disastrous fire in Mt. Pleasant caused a
loss of 110,000 and several business houses.
September 2. President Wilford Woodruff died in
California.
October The Histoiy of Sanpete was published
by ^y. H. Lever.
October The war with Spain was had this year
and several men volunteered from Sanpete County. W.
J. Stacey, Captain of Company '"F," Utah National
Guard of Manti, was appointed Second Lieutenant in
Battery C, Utah Light Artillery.
MANTI
pC\ ANTI is pleasantly situated on the eastern side of
ill Sanpete Valley, about the center of the county, 125
miles south from Salt Lake City, and surrounded
by broad, fertile fields that comprise a portion of the great
^'Granary of Utah." The altitude is a little over 5,000
feet, the climate veiy mild, seldom below zero in winter
and never above 100 degrees in August, and the location
so protected by mountain ranges as to be perpetually
free from cyclones, huiTicanes and destructive stonns of
the elements of an overcharged electrified atmosphere.
The site stands upon an alluvial cone overlooking the
winding river, the rolling harvest fields and the great
expanse of tillable area to the north and the south, com-
manding a view for many miles in either direction. No
more suitable spot could have been selected by the
pioneers to found this primitive city of central Utah.
On the evening of November 20, 1849, the little band
of noble sons and daughters camped on the banks of the
clear mountain stream, now rushing through the center
of this city, and calmly yet resolutely surveyed the bleak,
uninviting desert, out of which they expected to carve
homes for themselves and children. The anticipations
were certainly anything but pleasant, for the colonists
were in the midst of an overwhelming host of Indians,
who stood ready, on the slightest provocation, to massa-
cre every man, woman and child and blot out all indica-
tions of civilization before even a furrow was turned to
make an irrigating ditch. Winter was coming on and
houses could not be constructed before the forests were
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 77
sealed in the embraces of deep, impenetrable snowbanks;
the food supply was veiy limited, with no prospect of any
aid except from Salt Lake City, and the icebound walls
of Salt Creek canyon would soon be locked against the
ox trains, their only means of transportation.
Seth Taft looked about him to the north and the
south and discouragingly remarked: '^This valley is
only a long, narix)w canyon, and not even a jackrabbit
can exist on its desert soil." He proved the sincerity of
his thouglits by leaving the following spring, under the
impression that the colonists would soon starve. The
first winter, the facts concerning Avhich have been re-
corded in the countj^ history, was certainly a most dis-
couraging season, and the late spring was almost
enough evidence that Taft had spoken the truth con-
cerning Sanpete Valley. But the summer was favorable,
houses were constructed of logs, stones and dugouts and
crops Avere grown in the field then held as common prop-
erty. After one year's residence the conditions were
more pleasing, the provisions plentiful, the weather very
much modified and homes more comfortable.
The Legislature recognized the value of a city organ-
ization for Manti, and on February 6, 1851, a bill was
passed and api^roved bj^ the Governor incorporating the
city. The area the^n included ten miles, extending from
Six-Mile Creek on the south to Willow Creek on the
north, and from Sanpitch river on the west to the
Wasatch mountains on the oast. In April, 1851, the first
city election was held and all "free white male inhabi-
tants of the age of eighteen years" were permitted to
vote. The officers elected were: Dan Jones, Mayor; Jez-
reel Shomaker, Phineas W. Cook, O. S. Cox and James
C. Brown, Aldermen; John D. Chase, Edwin Whiting,
Abram Washburn, George P. Billings, Isaac Morley, Jr.,
S. H. Marble, Newman Brown, John Low^rj^, Jr., and
78 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Cyrenus H. Taylor, Councillors. The bill incorporating
the city provided that after the second Monday in Feb-
ruary, 1863, the city officials should consist of one Mayor,
two Aldermen and three Councillors.
For many years tJie history of Manti was practically
a record of the count}^, for the early settlements had to
be abandoned on account of Indian troubles and this city
became a place of refuge for colonists driven from their
homes by their savage foes. In the spring of 1853 a post-
office was established with Judge George Peacock as
postmaster, and communication with the world was
opened and the city began to assume metropolitan airs
for a place so much isolated. The Indians, however, did
not appi'eciate the evidences of civilization and made all
the ti'ouble they could by stealing cattle and attacking
defenseless herders and travelers. This necessitated the
erection of a stone fort for the protection of people and
property, and during the summer of 1853 the walls were
built by co-operative efforts, each man having a certain
portion to erect according to his ability to perform the
labor ^(luired.
While the Indians, under Chief Walker, were driving
away cattle and harassing the colonists at eveiy oppor-
tunity^, a greater foe came unexpectedly from some un-
known source, and threatened immediate starvation to
everv^ family in the city. The grasshoppers entered the
fields and gardens and greedily devoured every species
of vegetation except a wild spinach or "pig weed" that
sprang up at the foot of "Temple Hill," where the first
camp was made. The women and children collected
these Aveeds and cooked them for food while the men
battled against grasshoppers. All crops were cut short
during 1855-6 by the pests, but in 1857 a bountiful har-
vest cheered the then disheartened colonists and peace
and contentment once more smiled upon the people. The
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 79
settlers located upon their several city lots and began
making improvements according to their limited means
and desires of individual families.
In October, 1853, the first city census showed that
Manti contained 647 men, women and children, Avhile the
entire county population was only 7G5, the settlers at
Pleasant Creek supplying the number of 118. This little
band of hardy pioneers battled Indians and grasshop-
pers and cared for visitors from Salt Lake City and mili-
tiamen from the north who tendered their services to
guard the homes and herds of the settlers while they
gathered tbeii* crops and hauled suflftcient wood for win-
ter. Though few in numbers they had a school taught
by IMrs. Mary Whiting, a local theatrical troupe called
"The Amateur Thespians," under the management and
training of Mrs. Esther Smith, a small grist mill erected
by Phineas W. Cook and sawmill built by Charles Shum-
way. A regular military organization was kept in readi-
ness to repel Indian attacks and daily details were made
by the commanding officer for sentinels at important
points.
The entire valley was covered with a dense growth
of sagebrush, which had to be cleared and burned before
the fields could be prepared for irrigation and cultiva-
tion. Ditches were constructed to carry the water from
city creek to the several fields under the co-operative
plan of a union of labor and division of interests. The
cows were herded on a tract set apart and known as the
range and a general community plan existed in eveiy
public effort. The division of fields remains at present,
and in locating a particular tract of land the city Avater
schedule describes it as in the ''Danish Field," "Cane
Field," "Middle Field," "Old Field," "Brigham Field" or
"Quariw Field," all having distinctive marks for boun-
darv lines. The natural flow of the creek was soon ap-
80 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
propriated by elaimantKS in the several fields and in the
summer season the channel below the city is dry.
After several years of inexpensive co-operation,
when water taxes were unknown and labor answered all
demands for annual ditch maintenance, the Manti Irri-
gation Company was incorporated and later the City
Council assumed the responsibilities of water distribu-
tion. The company \\ as incorporated April 10, 1889,
under a Territorial law passed in 1884, defining the du-
ties and privileges of corporations. The capital stock
was placed at |100,000, divided among the original share-
holders in the neighborhood or community ditches. Since
then reservoirs have been built, springs developed and
the mountains tunneled to increase the water and enable
new claimants to cultivate additional acres. The tilla-
ble area now reaches about 10,000 acr-es and more land
is annua 11}' reclaimed from desert aridity and planted to
grain, alfalfa and fruit trees.
]\ranti, i)roperly speaking, began its history-making
separate from the county- after the treaty made with the
Indians in 1872, and has grown in business importance
until it occujues a prominent position among the leading
cities of Utah. No extensive efforts have been made at
establishing manufactunng concerns, but the natural
facilities are excellent for building and maintaining
woolen mills, sugar factories, tanneries and other indus-
tries. The city has unequaled water power, a perfect
system of waterworks and a climate that cannot be ex-
celled anywhere in the West. The raw materials, with
inexhaustible coal supplies, best railway facilities and a
boundless market, double the inducements for investing
capital, constructing manufacturing works and making
of this city the industrial metropolis of Utah.
The finest oolite and gTay sand building stone crops
out from the eastern foothills, the mountains furnish
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 81
abundance of native timbers and all other elements of
home and factory building are everywhere present. The
average annual rainfall does not exceed six inches and
the atmosphere is dry and invigorating. No pulmonary
diseases can exist, miasmatic complaints are unknown
and health in all its perfect fullness may be seen in the
ruddy cheeks and strong constitutions of the people. The
Warm Springs on the south possess extraordinary medi-
cinal qualities, and if properly cared for and judiciously
managed would soon become famous the world over as
the greatest sanitarium of the West. With these and
many other natural advantages the Temple City, now a
beautiful place of about 3000 inhabitants, may aspire to
the second city of magnitude and importance within the
State.
April 20, 1877, ground was broken for the magnifi-
cent temple now adorning the hill under whose protec-
tion the pioneers spent their first and most severe win-
ter. Four days later the site was dedicated by President
Brigham Young and work began on that consecrated
structure. April 14, 1879, the corner-stones were laid in
the presence of an immense throng of Saints. John
Taylor laid the southeast. Edw^ard Hunter the south-
west, F. W. Oox the northwest and H. S. Eldredge the
northeast. The building was completed and dedicated
May 21, 1888, and when fully finished with cut-stone
steps leading from the road to the west door and trees
and grass planted between the terrace walls will have
cost over one and a half millions of dollars. The enor-
mous sum w^as raised by the free-will donations of resi-
dents of the Manti Temple district.
The building is constructed of native white oolite
stone, quaiTied within a few hundred yards of the site,
and required the labor of the most skilled artisans ob-
tainable. Several Manti citizens were prominent in the
82 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
work of erecting- this edifice and held responsible posi-
tions. The main building is 172^ feet long and 95 feet
wide and from the ground to the square is 92 feet in
height. The east tower is 179 feet and the west tower
169 feet high. The base of the building is 63 feet above
the road and designed to be approached by stone steps.
Hon. J. D. T. McAllister is the president of the temple
and has a corps of able men and women devoted to the
cause of Christianity, laboring under his wise supervi-
sion. This building is used exclusively for ordinance
work and is visited every year by hundreds of saints.
In the early days school facilities were not so good
as at present, but a schoolhouse was erected the first
winter and others added as necessity demanded. The
rapid increase of pupils soon necessitated the use of
two stone schoolhouses, the upstairs of the courthouse
and city hall, the council house and even a portion of the
Tuttle block. In 1892 the voters decided to bond the dis-
trict for twenty years, for the purpose of securing money
to erect a suitable central building of sufficient capacity
for accommodating all the patrons and conducting a
model modern graded school. The building was finished
and dedicated January 1, 1894, some of the home people
purchasing bonds and advancing money for the work.
The trustees under whose counsel the house was erected
were P. H. Madsen, Ferdinand Alder and Lewis Ander-
son. The stonework was done hj E. L. Pariy & Sons.
The building cost |14,270, the heating apparatus |1,700,
furniture over one thousand dollars and maps, charts and
other oqui])ments make a total of about -f20,000 ex-
pended on this magnificent structure. It has a seating
capacity of 550, contains nine rooms, is three stories in
heiglit and an ornament to the Tabernacle block, nyon
which it is erected. The schools are ably conducted
under the efficient direction of Superintendent A. C. Nel-
HON. L. T. TUTTLE,
MANTI.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 83
son, and Manti stands out as a prominent city of tlie
State in the matter of i3ublic schools. Tbe grounds are
being- planted to trees, a library is accumulating and the
public school of the present is a palace and paradise
when compared to the past, though the former schools
were probably the best the people could erect and sup-
port.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
commonly known as the Mormon church, was organized
with the settlement of the colony, all of the pioneers be-
ing called as missionaries by President Brigham Young
to build up the countiy and civilize the Indians. Manti
was made a ward under the control of Father Morley and
the regular church organizations were instituted. In
later years two wards were created, the dividing line be-
ing Union street. The north ward is presided over by
Bishop William T. Reid, with Henry Parsons and J. H.
Wodskow as counsellors, and the south ward by Bishop
Hans Jensen, with Hans Westenskow and Jens Mickel-
sen as counsellors. Each ward has its regular Sunday
schools and ward meetings, while general convocations
are held in the Tabernacle every Sunday in the after-
noon
In September, 1877, J. S. IMcMillan and wife opened
a mission school in this city, under the auspices of the
Presbyterian Board of Missions. On Saturday evening,
April 20, 1878, Eev. R. G. McNiece preached in Fox's
hall and the Presbyterian church was organized with
ten members. Ole Nelson, Rasmus Miller and Theodore
E. Friese were elected ruling eldei-s. Later F. W. Blom
and Andrew Xelson were ordained elders and John F.
Braithwaite deacon. Rev. G. W. Martin became the
stated supply of the church in 1879 and continued in that
capacity till 1893, when he was installed as pastor, which
office he continues to hold. The Sunday school, superin-
84 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
tended by George R. Braithwaite, has an enrollment of
about forty pupils. The mission day-school has had an
attendance of from sixty to 125 scholars since beginning
in 1877. The church building was erected in 1881 of
native oolite stone at a cost of flOOO. This constitutes the
schoolhouse and place of worship where regular services
are held. Following is a list of the teachers employed
from the beginning of the mission : Mrs. J. S. McMillan,
]\Iiss E. W. Alexander, ^Miss Fanny Galbraith, Miss 0. A.
Farrand, Miss L. E. Leonard, Miss Capitola Slade, Miss
Jennie Stoops, ]Miss F. O. (^uillen, Miss Viola Wynne,
Miss M. B. Barrett, Miss L. A. Wiles, ]Miss Emily Mc-
Carty, Miss Effie AA'illiams, Miss Louise Ilolsclaw and
Miss S. B. Sutherland. Some of tbeir pupils have become
public school teachers, one has served as County Super-
intendent and one has bcK^n a city principal. ]Many are
married and residing in this and neighboring cities.
The commercial intei'ests of Manti began by co-op-
eration in early days, and the organization of the Co-op
store, sheep herding association, cow herding company
and similar co-operative endeavors. Before the building
of railroads grain and produce was hauled to Salt Lake
City and the mining towns of southern Utah and eastern
Nevada. Teams would make the trip to Salt Lake City
loaded with the products of this city and return with
merchandise. Much of the business was done on a script
or due bill plan, the stoi*es issuing orders payable in
merchandise for labor and produce purchased. The
business of freighting was then a most profitable occupa-
tion and many citizens accumulated sufficient to pur-
chase homes and farms. This system, like everything
else, has changed since the railroads have linked Manti
with the commercial world and more modern transporta-
tion methods are adopted.
Manti has numerous mercantile houses located in
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 85
modern, well-constructed and elegant buildings. A solid
banking institution owned and operated by home people;
first-class blacksmiths, carpenters and other skilled arti-
sans and mechanics; an up to date and well appointed
drug store; modern well-furnished and thoroughly
e^iuipped hotels; enterprising farm machinery and im-
plement dealers; experienced and industrious photo-
graphers; affable and obliging railway agents and direc-
tors; well-edited and carefully prepared newspapers;
eihcient and thorough physicians and teachers; accom-
plished attorneys and officials, and in short, every indus-
try represented is marked by competency and strong
personality^ characteristic of the stern, patriotic men who
braved the perils incidental to pioneer life and made this
valley a perfect paradise of vegetation.
The Manti City Savings Bank is the financial insti-
tution to which capitalists, investors and business men
loolc^ for an index of the commercial transactions of this
city. This representative corporation is composed of the
best and most careful financiers of the city and reflects
the spirit of home industry and patriotism in all its deal-
ings. It was incorporated in 1890 with a capital stock
of |25,000, which was increased to .|50,000, fully paid up,
the lamented Herman J. Christensen and Hon. L. T.
Tuttle being the prime movers in establishing the con-
cern. A two-story stone building was erected and the
bank opened its doors for business. The services of a
most capable, honest and obliging cashier, Albert Tuttle,
now deceased, were secured, and in a- very short time
money poured into the vaults from all sections of central
Utah, until it became known in the money centers as one
of the safest instituions of the State. The business in-
creased to such an extent that an assistant had to be
added and P. P. Dyreng, the present obliging cashier,
was installed as one of the bank employees. The deposi-
86 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
tors now number hundreds and assets reach about one-
quarter million dollars, with a surplus of |15,000, and
steadily inci'easing; business. Regular dividends are paid
in semi-annual installments and interest is compounded
quarterly on time deposits. The official directory con-
sists of the following well-hnown and thoroughly respon-
sible citizens: L, T. Tuttle, i^resident; James Crawford,
Jr., vice-president; P. P. Dyreng, cashier; J. Hatten Car-
penter, assistant cashier; J. B. Maiben, W. G. Crawford,
F. P. Tuttle and Lewis Anderson, members of the board
of directors.
The Central Utah Wool Company Avas incorporated
in 1891 with a capital stock of |2r),000, the shareholders
and directors being chietly residents of Manti. This com-
pany begau in a small way by handling wool and sheep
on commission, but soon did such an enormous business
in buying and sidliug direct from grower to manufac-
turer that the comuiission work was practically aban-
doned. The men who formed the first directorate are most-
ly engaged in the same business and have built up the
greatest money-producing house in this city. The annual
sales amount to about one-sixth of the entire wool clip
of the State and some purchases are made in Wyoming.
Energetic and up-to-date buyers are engaged by this firm
and during the wool season may be found in every sheep-
, growing section of Utah, distributing hundreds of thou-
sands of dollars among the people. The first board of
directors consisted of Ezra Shomaker, president; James
Metcalf, vice-president; Lewis Anderson, secretary; L. R.
Anderson, assistant secretary; Albert Tuttle, treasurer;
with Luther Tuttle, AV. G. Crawford and Niels Thomp-
son. Under their wise management the compan}^ passed
through the financial panic of 1893 and now stands
among the best dividend-payers of central Utahi, with
patrons numbered by the hundreds. The company also
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 87
handles sheepmen's supplies of sacks, twine, sulphur,
dip, wagons, wire and eaiTiages. Present officials are:
Ezra Shomaker, president; F. P. Tuttle, vice-president;
Lewis Anderson, secretaiy and treasurer and general
manag-er; WaiTen C. Snow, assistant secretary; with W.
G. Crawford, Luther Tuttle, Niels Thompson and James
Crawford, directoi's.
The Manti Co-operative Mercantile Institution is one
of the oldest and busiest business houses in the citv. Two
large two-story buildings are occupied in carrying an
immense stock of dry goods groceries, clothing, machin-
ery- and farm implements. The company is incorporated
with a capital stock of .*?13,610, divided into shares of .?10
each, iipon which regular annual dividends are paid to
many of the representative families in this city. A com-
petent board of directors, consisting of W. T. Eeid, Hans
Jensen and E. T. Parry, assisted by J. H. Wodskow, sec-
retary, and Alex. Tennant, superintendent, handle the
business in a most satisfactory^ manner. This fjrominent
firm began in the early days in a little 12xl5-foot build-
ing, with ver^^ limited capital and small patronage. To-
day a stock of about |15,000 is carried and four clerks
are necessary to transact the great volume of business.
Tuttle & Co. is an old, well-known firm so linked
Avith the business interests and financial development
of Manti as to form one of the most important factors in
the history of the city. Hon. L. T. Tuttle, the chief per-
sonage and moving spirit, has been engaged in merchan-
dising for many years, having formerly been superin-
tendent of the Co-op store, and thoroughly understands
the wants of his customers and the fundamental princi-
ples of success. He never hesitates in accommodating
the poorest person, though he numbers among his cus-
tomers the wealthiest men of the county. Always hospi-
table, kind and obliging and to the front in every public-
bb HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
spirited and charitable donation, Father Tuttle has
earned his success and is justly entitled to all honors be-
stowed and Avealth accumulated. The firm consists of
father and sons and H. M. Edwards of Sterling and owns
two large two-story buildings, occupjiug the major part
in carrying the mammoth stock of |15,000 worth of dry
goods, gToceries, clothing and general merchandise.
Four clerks are necessary to attend to the business and
in the holiday seasons double that number are sometimes
engaged in waiting on customers. The elegant iron-front
building contains three extra storerooms always in de-
mand, a commodious amusement hall ever popular, and
several smaller offices used by professional men. This
firm handles sheep, cattle and farm produce when neces-
saiy to make a bargain, which may be regarded as the
keynote to j^ears of continued success in outfitting the
families of Manti and vicinity.
The Manti Creamery is a new^ industry, added to the
city in 1898 by three enterpiising citizens — Joseph Judd,
W. D. Livingston and E. V. Hardy. The creamery is an
up-to-date manufacturing plant, making fine butter and
cheese, and consuming the product of 300 cows in Manti,
Sterling, Mayfield and vicinity. Ezra Billings, a compe-
tent young man of this city, is the operator and the busi-
ness is managed by Joseph Judd. The company is com-
posed of representative business men and entitled to all
the patronage possible.
Lumbering has always been an important industry
in this city and two planing mills operated by Edwin M.
Works and Andrew Anderson, are kept busy. They are
enterprising and representative men interested in de-
veloping the city and making it the great commercial
center the people aspire for and are entitled to much
credit for industry and patriotism.
Grace Brothers is one of the representative firms of
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 89
Manti, consisting of three brothers, Isaac H., John W.
and Charles H., residents of Nephi. The firm began bus-
iness in Nephi in 1885, and opened a branch house in
Manti in Jul}', 1896. They were the first to ship building
supplies into Sanpete Valley in carload lots, resulting in
a general reduction of prices to builders of homes. The
firm is doing a good business in handling doors, windows,
mouldings, hardware, coal and combination fence. R.
H. Evans is the enterprising and obliging manager of the
Manti house.
April 21, 1885, the Home Sentinel, the first news-
paper published in Sanpete county, was issued in Manti,
by James T. Jakeman. The papier was published every
Aveek for several years, changing hands frequently, and
the plant was purchased by a company, composed of
about forty of the prominent citizens. This company
was incorporated in 1893, the capital stock being |5000,
under the name of the Manti Printing and Publishing
Company. The first officers were Ezra Shomaker, presi-
dent; Ferdinand Alder, vice-president; D. J. Lindsey, sec-
retary and treasurer, who, with L. C. Kjar, Andrew Pe-
terson, Luther Tuttle and P. A. Poulsen, formed the
board of directors. The Manti Messenger, a weekly pub-
lication was launched by this company, the first issue ap-
pearing October 13, 1893, with Joel Shomaker as editor.
It sprang into popularity at once and advertised Manti
and her resources to the world. After several changes in-
cidental to most rural papers the Messenger is now pub-
lished by P. A. Poulsen, who has remained in the office
from the time the first number was published. The pres-
ent directory consists of C. P. Larsen, president; L. C.
Kjar, vice-president; E. T. Parry, secretary and treas-
urer, who, with Andrew Peterson, Alfred Alder, W. D.
Livingston and J. G. Crawford constitute the board of
directors.
90 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
In June, 1898, the Sanpete Democrat, a weekly, well
edited and clean publication, published by L. A. Lauber,
made its first appearance, thus making two regular news-
papers published in this city.
The farmers of Manti produce enormous crops of
grain, much of which is exported to the east and the west
every year, but the home demand for flour and feed has
been so great that three mills were erected, on the banks
of City creek, and propelled by water power. Georg Sid-
well, one of the pioneers of Utah, erected a large stone
mill near the mouth of the canyon east of the city several
years ago and put in burr mills. This Avas operated for
many years and finally leased by Louis F. Becker, an
Eastern expert, who remodelled the mill and put in all
the latest improvements, making it a model 50-barrel
mill. His trade is extending every year, and his brands
of floiir ma}^ be found in Tintic, Salt Lake City and other
important Utah points, where good food products are in
demand.
In 1898 the Union Eoller Mill company was incor-
porated with a capital stock of |20,000, with |8000 paid
up. This company is composed of some of the best citi-
zens of the citj^ and directed by J. H. Hougaard, E. W.
Fox, Louis C. Kjar, Andrew Nelson and J. Hatten Car-
penter. The mill is fitted up with modern machinery
and run by Alex Scott, an experienced and capable man.
The capacity is forty baiTels per day and the products
are consumed at home and in the adjoining mar-
kets of the State. In addition to doing custom
and commercial work the mills furnish a cash market for
much of the local grain supply in small lots, thus the
farmers are able to turn their wheat to cash without
seeking a foreign market. The Union Eoller Mill com-
pany contemplate putting in an electric light and power
plant for supplying the city with light and power for ma-
chinerv.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 91
^Nlauti has always been noted as a citv of amusement-
loving- people, but the accommodations have never been
sufficient for theatrical perfomiances until in recent
years. In early days the Council House was used for the
"Amateur Thespians" and other home dramatic troupes,
but later Griers Hall was aiTanged as a theater and
dancing pavilion. Then Tuttle's Hall became the pop-
ular resort for dancing and banquet parties, with the
South Ward Assembly hall, a favor-ite for dances and
political gatherings. In 1897 X. H. Felt demonstrated
his loyalty to the city and people in erecting a large
pavilion, which is used for general amusement purposes.
This, in connection with the other halls, supplies all de-
mands for the diversified amusements of old and young-
characteristic of the inhabitants, who had to create
amusements in early days.
Although a quiet, liberty-loving people, not given to
warfare of any nature, the citizens of Manti are filled
with national patriotism and loyalty to country. Upon
the first call of President William ^McKinley for volun-
teers to fight in the war against Spain, for freeing Cuba
from bondage, seven young men enlisted in the United
States forces and sailed for the Philippine Islands. The
names of those patriotic youths who surrendered home
comforts, friends and prospects of future independence,
in the cause of humanity, are: H. E. Coolidge, Nephi
Ottoson, George Lacey, George Larsen, Andrew Peter-
son, Thomas Hoggan, Jr., and Leonard McCarty. Sev-
eral have been honored with appointments to the non-
commissioner staff. Other volunteers not accepted were
James Jorgensen, Andrew O. Peterson,- John Kinni-
burgh, Fred Kammerman and 01 e C. Nelson.
The military enthusiasm did not require a Avar to
come to the surface as one of the best companies of the
Utah National Guard was in existence previous to de-
92 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
daring war with Spain. The company was almost filled
with noble young men of the city and commanded by
Capt. W. J. B. Stacey, First Lieut. H. E. Coolidge and
Second Lieut. Nephi Ottoson, all of whom entered the
service of the United States. Capt. Stacey was appoint-
ed a recruiting officer under Gov. Heber M. Wells, for
the second call made by the President and made Second
Lieutenant in Battery C, which also went to the Philip-
pine Islands. The home company is at present com-
manded by Capt. Ezra Christiansen, First Lieut, Bruce
Cox and Second Lieut, Luther Tuttle, Jr., and is com-
posed of many of the sons of leading families.
Manti is well represented among the prominent se-
cret and fraternal organizations, having two halls fitted
up for the exclusive use of different lodges. The Ancient
Order United Workmen is the pioneer society, having
been organized in 1892, and has a large and increasing
membership, made up of influential men, who desire pro-
tection to their homes and families in case death should
claim tliem before their mission on earth has been ful-
filled. Three local members have passed beyond this life
since the organization of Manti Lodge No. 23, and their
widows have each received |2,000. They were Albert Tut-
tle, cashier of the Manti City Savings bank; Charles Ten-
nant, assistant postmaster, and James Burns, Sheriff of
Sanpete county. Kegular meetings are held in the A. O.
U. W. hall every Saturday evening. W. W. Crawford is
master workman and Alex Tennant recorder.
Court Fremont No. 8542, Ancient Order Foresters of
America, was organized March 31, 1895, with eighteen
charter members. A hall was fitted up neatly and the
order began its existence under flattering auspices. The
officers were: J. E. Cochran, Chief Eanger; Joel Sho-
maker, Past Chief Banger; D. J. Lindsey, Sub-Chief
Kanger; Louis E. Tuttle, Senior Woodman; Niels Jorgen-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. ^'6
sen, Junior Woodman; 0. P. Ostler, Senior Beadle; Rob-
ert Witmer, Junior Beadle; J. W. Hoggan, Treasurer; W.
J. Hosford, Physician and Druggist: Arthur Parsons,
Chris Lund and J. 0. Cahoon, trustees. After about one
year the court was disbanded and the members went in
a body and assisted in organzing the present lodge of
Odd Fellows.
During the year 1895 several attempts were made to
organize a lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fel-
lows in Manti, but failed on account of opposition and
the thought that an additional society could not be sus-
tained. In January, 1896, Dr. W. J. Hosford, H. A. Tal-
bot, J. II. Ilornung and J. E. Cochran, resident mem-
bers, petitioned the grand lodge for a charter, and on
January 11, 1896, Temple City Lodge No. 23 was insti-
tuted with sixteen members. Since then the order has
steadily increased in membership till it numbers more
than fifty prominent citizens. The I. O. O. F. Hall is
elegantly fitted up with an organ, neat furniture and all
the necessary paraphernalia, the lodge has a good treas-
uiy and no debts. Eegular meetings are held in the
hall, over Kjar's harness shop, every Saturday evening.
E. T. Hosford is Noble Grand and Alex Scott, Secretary.
Evergreen Eebekah Lodge No. 11 was instituted
April 17, 1898, with eighteen charter members. This
order numbers among its members a select roll of prom-
inent society men and women, alive to the interests of
fraternal institutions and necessity for banding together
in the cause of humanity. Regular weekly meetings are
held in the I. O. O. F. hall. Mrs. W. J. Hosford is Noble
Grand and E. T. Hosford Eecording Secretary.
Unity Forum, No. 1319, of the Home Forum Benefit
Order, was organized in 1897 with a good membership of
well-known ladies and gentlemen intere.^ted in mutual
insurance of homes and families. The order has grown
94 . HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
to a good membership, which increases with regular
meetings, as its objects and benefits become more gener-
ally known and understood. Meetings are held every
Wednesday evening in the I. O. O. F. Hall and visiting-
companions are always made welcome guests. Mrs. M.
C. Fredrick sen is president of Unity Forum.
Manti has an excellent and economical municipal ad-
ministration made up of old citizens interested in the
public welfare. The creek has been divided and flumed
to prevent any accumulation of debris and carry away
high water and floods; a perfect AvaterAvorks system is in
operation; the irrigation water supply is satisfactorily
distributed; the streets are kept clean and the main thor-
oughfares are avcU graded; the city cemetery is one of
the neatest and best-kept homes of the dead in the State;
contageous diseases and epidemics are kept under con-
trol by strict (juarantine, and taxes are reduced to the
lowest possible limit for a city of such proportions.
The present city official directory composed of Ke-
publicans and Democrats, elected in 1897, or appointed
by the Council, is as follows:
Mayor — Alexander Tennant.
Councillors — Fred Jensen, F. M. Cox, A. W. Bessey,
Ernest Munk, Alma Johnson.
Recorder — George Scott.
Marshal — Otto Ottoson.
Justice — G. A. Iverson.
Quarantine Physician — W. H. Olsten.
Superintendent of Waterw^orks — William Bench.
City Watermaster — John Moffitt.
Supervisor of Streets — Julius Jensen.
City Engineei' — J, H. Hougaard.
City Pound Keeper — Andrew Nelson.
City Sexton — George Braithwaite.
City Attorney — William K. Eeid.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF MANTI.
Q LDEE, ALFKED, farmei- and grain shipper of Mauti,
rj and brother of the Hon. Mayor, was born in
/ t^L'hwellbriin, Switzerland, September 4, 1851. Came
with the family in 1860, and to Manti in 1862. He was
raised on a farm and became engaged in freighting pro-
duce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada, and fol-
lowed that business ten years. For the last six years
he has been buying and shipping grain. Owns a far-m
<>f thirty acres, and has a comfortable residence. Has
been City TVater Master for five years; is also a stock-
holder and director of the Manti Printing and Publish-
ing Company, which company does all kinds of job work
and issues the Messenger weekly.
He married, in Spring City, February 5, 1877, Miss
Elvira J. Cox, daughter of Frederick W. and Jemima,
who were old settlers here. He has four sons and four
daughters, viz., Ella, John A., Byron F., Frank M., Fer-
dinand, Merle, Hettie and Eeba A.
Mr. Alder, although of foreign birth, is a w^hole-
souled American, loves his adopted country and rever-
ences the Constitution, and is always on hand to march
urder "Old Glory" and defend his country.
n LDEE, HOX. FERDIXAXD, son of John and Anna
r\ P>., born in the city of Schwellbrun, Switzerland,
' ^lax 21, 1850. His father was a merchant and
came to Utah in L860 and to Manti in 1862; was a clerk
in the Co-op, Avorker in the Manti Temple, and of late
years bookkeeper for L. T. Tuttle & Co. Mr. F. Alder was
engaged five years as sawyer in Franlv Armstrong's Mill
D, near Salt Lake City, returned to Manti, bought a
sjuall farm and married, April 26, 1875, Cecelia ^radsen,
daughter of Hans and Annie, who came to Manti in 1853,
both now deceased. Mr. Alder was elected Mayor of
Manti in the fall of 1892 and re-elected in 1893, again in
96 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1895 on the Republican ticket. Is a charter member of
A. O. U. W. of Manti, master workman two tenns; is in-
terested in mining; lias been an extensive tie contractor
for tlie Eio Grande Western railroad. In 1888 he built
a steam sawmill in Manti canyon; also ran the Peacock
sawmill until a Hood washed it entirely away; freighted
and traded produce to mining camps of Ctah and Nevada
several years. He has a nice home and pleasant sur-
roundings; is kind and hospitable, unassuming, but pre-
sides with dignity oA^er municipal matters; a friend to
the poor, for his hand never withholds cliarity.
A Ll)]{ICri, AMASA, rounty Recorder, son of Martin
r\ and Hannah Madsen, was born in Mt. Pleasant,
' March 16, 1863. He attended the district schools
and took a course of one year in the Deseret University.
Taught school for several years in Mt. Pleasant. In 1884
went on a three years mission to New Zealand and
learned the Maori language. Was engaged as teacher
and in the mercantile business from 1887 to 1896, when
lie sold out and became secretary and treasurer of the
Mt. Pleasant Equitable Co-op. Served as postmaster for
three years. Was engaged in the sheep business for a
time. Is a Democrat, formerly a member of the Peo-
ple's party, serving as city recorder for two terms. In
•96 was elected county recorder, which x)osition he fills
with perfect satisfaction to the people. Was married in
Si)ring City, February, '97, to Yilate Maxfield, whose
parents reside in Spring City.
n NDERSON, CHRISTIAN, farmer and engineer at
M ]\[anti Temple, son of William and Henrietta, was
/ born in Denmark April 21, 1841. In 1853 the fam-
ily came to Utah with the first large company of Scandi-
navian emigrants and located in Manti. In 1854 Chris-
tian removed to Provo, remaining seven years, and re-
turned. In 1862-3-4 he went to the Missouri river after
emigrants. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being in
Company A, Cavalry, two years. He was in the engage-
uients in Salina Canyon and Gra.ss Valley. Worked sev-
eral years at quarrying rock for the Temple and has
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 97
worked most of the time at the Temple since its comple-
tion. Diiriug the past three years he has been the Tem-
ple engineer. Performed a mission of one year working
on the St. George Temple. Was married in Salt Lake
City October 14, 1869, to Emilj , daughter of lUchard and
Amelia Pickering, born in London, England, November
14, 1853. They have ten children: Amelia H., wife of
Frederick Slaymaker; William E. married Mary J. John-
f^on; Clara M., wife of Joseph Thomas; Isabel L., Percy
C, Edwin S., Emily L., Mehin W., Florence M. and
Elva G.
n XDERSOX, FREDERICK, farmer, son of WilUam and
ry Henrietta Barnson, was bom in Falster, Denmark,
/ Februaiw 11, 1851. His parents emigrated to LTtali
in 1852 and settled in this city, where he was raised a
farmer. He owns forty-five acres and a nice home in the
city. During the past fourteen 3'ears he has engaged in
threshing grain, owning one-fifth of a new machine. He
has been a lumbennan and farmer and in politics is a
Democrat. Has seiwed five years as Street Supeiwisor
and was appointed again in -January, 1898. He served
two years as a member of the City Council and three
years Road Supervisor for Manti district. His wife, whom
he married in Salt Lake City June 8, 1872, was Sarah A.,
daughter of F. W. and Cordelia Cox, born in Iowa April
10, 1851. They have had nine children: Rosella, Freder-
ick, Byron, Cordelia, Mary, Lydia, Emerett and Ruth,
living; Henrietta, deceased.
Q XDERSOX, LEWIS, treasurer and superintendent of
rl the Central Utah Wool Company of Manti, was born
/ in Hickeberg, Malmo, Sweden, October 21, 1850. The
family emigrated to this country arriving in Utah in
August, 1859. They resided a short time at Big Cotton-
wood, then moved to Payson, where they resided till the
spring of 1860, when they removed to Moroni, Sanpete
County, where our subject was engaged in such occupa-
tions as farming and herding. Though only a boy when
the Black Hawk war broke out, he did his part, helping-
herd the stock and standing guard. In 1866 the family
98 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
moved to Foiiutaiu Greeu, where his father established a
store, which he couducted two years and then sold to the
Co-operative Mercantile Institution, our subject continu-
ing in the establishment as business manager till 1874,
when he opened a general store of his own. In 1877 he
sold out and came to Manti. Having studied telegraphy,
he accepted a position as operator and also as book-
keeper of the jManli Temple, tlien in conrse of construc-
tion. The years 1874 and 1875 also 1884 and 1885 he
spent on missions for the church, laboring in the States
of Minnesota, \\'i.sconsin and Illinois. On his return
from his last mission he established a furniture stoi"e in
Fountain Gr^een, which he carried on three ^ears. In 1888
he returned to Manti and accepted a position as recorder
in the temple and is at present also treasurer.
He became a stockholder in the Central Utah A\'ool
Company in 181)2 and was elected secretary and superin-
tendent. ^^'hen the company elected new officers in the
spring of 189G, he was elected to tJie ottices of treasurer
and sui)erintendent, his son Lewis li. succeeding him in
the office of secretary'. Tender the present able manage-
ment the business of the company is in a vei"y successful
condition and entirely satisfactoiy to the stockholders.
Mr. Anderson also owns an interest in the Phoenix
Flouring mills of Fountain Green, is a woolgrower and a
stockholder in the ^lanti Bank. He luis also found time
to take a part in political matters, being a staunch Re-
l)ublican. He ran for a seat in the first Utah State Legis-
lature, and the following year for County Clerk, but in
both instances the ticket Avas defeated. He has served
as Justice of the Peace and Town Clerk in Fountain
Green and City Councillor in Manti.
Mr. Anderson was maiTied in Salt Lake while a resi-
dent of Fountain Green November 14, 1870, to INIary A.
Crowther. Their children are Lewis R., Thomas J., Etta,
Sarah J., Mary M. and Joseph F.
n XDEKSON, X. V^\, teacher of Sixth grade in the pub-
r\ lie schools of Manti City, is a son of Neils and
/ Ingaborg, was born in Ephraim, this county, No-
vember 15, 1858. When N. W. was a small bov the fam-
HON. WM. F. MAYLETT,
MANTI.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 99
ily moved to Circle Valley to help effect a settlement
among the Indians, but the settlement Avas broken up
and they returned to Ephraim, where they are now liv-
ing. N. W. attended the schools of Ephraim and the B.
Y. Academy at Provo one year, taught in Ephraim one
year, attended the Deseret University of Salt Lake one
year and then located in Manti, where he has since
taught with the excei>tion of two years spent as a mis-
sionary in Sweden. Is an active worker in the Y. M. M.
I. A, and for a time was its secretai-y. Is a member of the
I. O. O. F. and was City Recorder eighteen months. He
was married in Salt Lake City April 17, 1882, to Mary
E., daughter of William and Mary Luke, born in Manti
November G, 1864. Their children are: William E., Mary
G., Sheldon L., Floyd L., Wendella, Doris A.
n NDERSOX, PETER 11., farmer and stockraiser, son
M of William and Henrietta Barnson, was born in
f Denmark September 26, 1815, and came with his
parents to Utah in 1852 in Capt. Fosgren's company. The
family stopped at Spring City but were soon forced to re-
move to Manti by the Indians. He was reared to the life
of a far-mer and now owns 218 acres, with a nice resi-
dence in the city. Like many others, he freighted pro-
duce to the mining towns of Utah and Nevada for about
twelve years. He was a member of the City Council in
1885-6 and 1889-90. His wife Avas Esther, daughter of
Albert and Esther Smith, born in Salt Lake City May 9,
1849. Her parents were among the earliest settlers, com-
ing here in 1849. Tliey Avere married in Salt Lake City
December 1, 1866, and have had thirteen children, nine
living and four dead, as folloAvs: Esther H., wife of Ezra
Funk, farmer in Castle Valley. They have three chil-
dren: Kenneth, Claude and Eva. She has two children,
Ethel and Esther, by a former marriage Avith George
CraAvford. William H. married Annie Watt; they have
tAvo sons, Clarence and Hubert. Izena, Avife of Edward
E. Eeid, has one daughter, Irma. Alice, wife of Stephen
Barton, has one child, EdAvard S. Boss, Franklin D.,
Eleanor, Matilda and Peter H. at home; Albert, John,
Hubert and Milton beinc' dead.
100 HISTORY or SANPETE COUNTY.
BAKTON, ALEXANDER, fanner and stockraiser, son
of William K. and Elizabeth F., was born in Manti
November 10, 1867. His parents emigrated from
England and about 1857 came to Manti, where father
kept a small store and managed a farm. Father joined
the Mormon Church in 1849 in St. Louis, Mo., and at
once became a traveling elder. He was leader of the
Tabernacle choir for several years and was one of the
first to assist in organizing Sunday schools. Took part
in the Black Hawk war. Held several offices as Alder-
man and Justice of the Peace and was a i)rominent
churchman. He died December 13, 1887. Mother died
Aj)ril 14, 1896. Alexander was raised here and has al-
ways followe<l farming. He owns a nice fann and is ex-
tensively interested in stockraising, buying and selling.
Was married in Manti February 2, 1898, to Belle, daugh-
ter of Bichard and Catherine Hall, bom in Manti April
28, 1878.
BESSEV, ANTHONY WAYNE, farmer, son of An-
thony and Thankful Stearnes, was born in Bethel,
Maine, August 18, 1835. Was raised on a farm and
learned the trades of cabinetmaker and shoemaker. In
1857 he came to Utah with an ox-train under Capt. Wm.
Walker, and worked in Salt Lake City at shoemaking.
He was a member of the militia that met Cen. Cummings
in Echo canyon when coming as Governor of LTtah. Sep-
tember 1, 1858, he removed to iSIanti, following his trade,
afterward running a threshing machine eighteen years.
Took pai-t in the 1^1 a ck Hawk war, being Captain of a
cavalry company. He owns a good 40-acre farm and
residence in the city. Is a member of the High Council
of Sanpete Stake, and in 1878 performed a mission to
New England. Served as Mayor of the city two years,
elected in 1873 on People's ticket, and has been a member
of the City Council during 1883, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1889,
1890, and is at present a Councillor elected on the Demo-
cratic ticket. He was married in Maine to Susan M.,
daughter of Jotham S. and Susan Willis Lane. They
have had eight children, Susan M., wife of Daniel M.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 101
Beach, Walter A. and Xephi living, Anthony W., Charles
A., Kobert AY., Mary A. and Chester R., deceased.
BENCH, GEORGE E., SR., proprietor of the Bench
House, son of William and Ann, was born in South-
ampton, Hampshire, England, March 20, 1843. The
family removed to the United States in 1851, residing
one year in Iowa, and in 1852 came to Utah, crossing the
plains in Capt. Wimmer's company, and located in Mt.
Pleasant. In 1853 they had to remove to Spring City on
account of Indians, losing all their stock and having to
move again to Manti, where George has since resided.
He engaged in farming and for tjie jjast ten years has
been in the hotel business here and three years in Salina.
In 1863 he went back to the Missouri river after emi-
grants. In 1895 he went to England on a two years'
iiiission as a traveling elder. Served as Constable six
years. City Assessor and Collector ten years, City Water-
master nine and for thirteen years has been assistant
superintendent of the Sunday-school. Was married in
Salt Lake City December 19, 1863, to Jane, daughter of
Edmund and Maria Horton, born in Leamington, Eng-
land, April 18, 1843. They have ten children: Eliza J.,
Esther, George E., Jr., liven^ and drayman, born October
12, 1869, married June 3, 1896, to Isabel, daughter of Wil-
liam K. and Ann C. Barton; Frank A., Emma L., Mary
A., Ella, Clarice, Wilford and Jennie.
BENCH, JOHN L., Assistant Recorder in the Manti
Temple, also keeps a small store in Manti, books,
stationery, notions, etc. He was born June 29,
1838, in Sheep Wash, Devonshire, England, son of Wil-
liam and Ann (Longman) Bench; his father was a black-
smith. His parents joined the Mormon Church in Eng-
land in 1849, and the family came to Utah in 1852 and
located where only six families were settled at Mount
Pleasant. The family consisted of father, mother and
five children, viz., John L., William, George E., Mary
and Martha, all living in Manti except Mary, who resides
in Mexico. Almost immediately after their location
there they were driven out by the Indians — in July — all
102 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
their stock Avas stolen, and the family, with the rest of
the settlers, brought to Manti. This Avas during the
''Walker war," which lasted 'till the following spring,
during which time he was in the saddle, helping to pro-
tect the settlements. His father died in Manti Decem-
ber 27, 1875. He was a man of considerable prominence,
was a member of the City Council, 1850, '60, and wag
Captain of the Silver Grays, Manti cliA'ision of the Nau-
A'oo Legion; his wife died in Manti January 15, 1886.
John L. was orderly sergeant of Company B. In 1869 he
was elected Alderman, serA^ed one term, was .member of
City Council, 1889, '90; also County Assessor and Col-
lector one year. As a churchman, he has been actiA^e;
vras Assistant Su]3erintendent to W. K. Barton, the first
SViperintendent of Sunday Schools in Manti, and for the
past tweh'e years has been Superintendent of the South
Ward SunduA' Scliool. Went on a mission to England
1882, returning in the fall of 1884.
He manned in Salt Lake City Maria Kirby, who
came with her mother, Honor W. Kirby, in the second
hand-cart company, in 1856. By this union he had five
cl ildren, viz., Susie E., Charles W. (deceased), John L.,
Jr., and Edward, living, Urban L. (deceased). His Avife
died in Manti Janyaiw 21st, 1878. Second Avife, Louisa.
Griffin, Avho died in Manti November 21, 1886. He mar-
r^'ed third Avife November 27, 1890, Clara A., daughter of
Thomas and Rachel Steer of Devon, England. Mr. Bench
enjoys in a marked degree the confidence and good Avill
pf the people; always honest and upright in his dealings
pud labors assiduously for the good of the youth of
IS'anti.
BENCH, ^^'ILLIAM, Superintendent of City Water
Avorks, son of William and Ann Longman, was
born in Southampton, England, November 6th,
1840, and emigrated to the United States with his par-
ents in 1850. They stopped aAvhile at Council Bluffs,
Iowa, and came to Utah with Capt. Wimmer, arriving
in Salt Lake City October 3, 1852. He Avorked for 13
years with his father, Avho Avas a blacksmith, in Iowa,
Mt. Pleasant and Manti, Avhere they located in August,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 103
iS53, being driven out of the northern settlements by In-
dians. In 1863 he erected a sawmill and engaged in the
lumber business uutil 1887, since which time he has been
f<\rming. He was Deputy County Assessor and Collec-
tor from 1870 to 1878, and January 3, 1898, was ap-
pointed Superintendent of City Water Works. He took
an active part in the Walker and Black Hawk wars,
holding the position of First Lieutenant under Capts.
Beach, Sidwell and Bessey in Company "A," cavalry.
He was maiTied in Salt Lake City, December 25,
1862, to Frances A. Tatton, daughter of John C. and Car-
oline, who was born in Reditch, England, November 16,
1843. Their children are Emma C, Frederick W., living,
and Mary H., Martha A., John C, Francis A. and Fran-
cis J., deceased.
BILLINGS, GEORGE PIERCE, deceased, son of Titus
and Diautha Morley, was born in Lake county,
Ohio, July 25, 1827. The family removed to Kirt-
land, Ohio, when he was 4 years old, then to Nauvoo,
Illinois. He worked on the Mississippi river steamers
until 18 and was selected for a member of the Mormon
Battalion, but on account of an accident was crippled
and excused. Came to Utah in 1817 with the fii-st com-
pany of 147 and held the plow that made the first furrow
where Salt Lake City is situated. Returned to the Mis-
souri river the same 3 ear and brought his father and
family to Utah in 1848. In 1849 he went to California
and spent two years, returning to Farmington, and then
located in Manti in 1851. In 1856 he was called to Car-
son, Nevada, to assist in settling that country, and re-
turned to Utah in 1857 and to Manti in 1858. Was a
Captain and promoted to Major in the Indian wars, tak-
ing an active part in all the skirmishes. Sened as
Sheriff of Sanpete county twenty-five years and held
numerous minor offices in the church and city. He died
in Manti December 2, 1896. Was man'ied in Manti May,
1852, to Edith Patten. She had nine children: Titus,
Edith, Louisa, George, Leonard and Orson, living; Han-
nah, John antl Heber, deceased. Second wife married in
Manti April 27, 1856, was Jeiiisha, daughter of Jezreei
104 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and Nancy ShomakeT. She had eight children: Nancy,
Isabella, Luella, Ezra, Diantha, Eunice and La Priel,
living; Marion, deceased.
BILLINGS, LEONAED, City Marshal, son of George
P. and Edith Patten, Avas born in Manti January
28, 1865. His father was one of the pioneers of
Utah and Sheriff of Sanpete county for about twenty
years, taking an active part in the Indian wars and as-
sisting in the erection of all public buildings. He was
educated in the schools of this city and attended the B.
Y. Academy at Provo two winters. He spent several
years at placer mining in Tuscarora, Nev., and on the San
Miguel river in Colorado; was contractor in building the
foundation of Fort Duchesne barracks and returned to
this cit}'^, where he was married March 12, 1888. He owns
his city residence and some laud. Is a member of the A.
O. U. W. In November, 1895, he was elected City Mar-
shal on the Republican ticket. His wife was Mary,
daughter of Hans and Karen \A'estenskow. They have
had four children: Leonard, Leora and Euth, living;
Afton, dead,
BOYINGTON, THOMAS, deceased, of Manti, was a
son of John and Hannah (Hadley), born in Cradley
parish, Worcestershire, England, November 17,
1881. He joined the Mormon church and emigrated to
the land of the Saints in 1856. His journey to the prom-
ised land was accompanied by great hardships and priva-
tions, and of the large company who started with Capt.
Willey, many never survived to relate their experiences,
but perished of cold, hunger and fatigue. Tho^iias started
from Iowa with a hand-cart containing 100 pounds flour,
a little bacon, some bedding and a very small amount of
clothes. Tliey reached the Sweetwater in October, and
his provisions had long disappeared, and rations were
doled out from the wagons that were along. At first they
received one pound of flour per day, this was cut to half
a pound, and finally to two ounces. A man cannot travel
in the cold over a rough countiy and pull a hand-cart f>n
two ounces of flour per day, so they camped on the Sweet-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 105
water. Here some cattle had died two jears before, and
the skeletons remained with the skins dried on them.
This they pulled off, cut in strips and warmed over a fire,
and chewed to extract what little glue might remain in
it. Manj^ died of stai-Aation, fourteen were buried in one
grave one morning. When Thomas awoke one morning
he found himself between two coii:>ses, his companions
having passed silently away in the still watches of the
night. A rescue party from Salt Lake finally reached
them, gathered them up in wagons and brought them on
to the city, where they arrived November 9, 1856. In
Februaiy, 1S57, he came to Manti Avith Bishop Warren
Snow, and worked for various persons till he accumu-
lated enough means to buy a farm. He followed farming
many years, and built a comfortable home in town. In
1864 he returned to the river for emigrants. He married
in Manti, October 25, 1865, Hannah, daughter of Rowland
and Hannah (Askew) Braithwaite, born in Westmore-
land, England, May 7, 1839. Their children are as fol-
lows: Thomas R., Hannah E., John W., Robert A., Mary
E., Sarah A., Ida L., deceased, Amanda J. and Nettie M.
Mr. Boyington was a hard working, honest, upright man,
of a retiring disposition, and Manti lost a good citizen
when he died September 6, 1897.
BRAITHWAITE, GEORGE, City Sexton, son of Ro-
land and Hannah, was born in Kendall, Westmore-
land count}^ England, March 5, 1834. He learned
the trade of a shoemaker. Father died in 1852. The
family joined the Momion Church, he becoming a mem-
ber in 1847. In 1863 the family came to Utah, crossing
the ocean in the Amazon, the first sailing vessel char-
tered from London to carry Mormon emigrants. They
crossed the plains in Capt. Daniel McCarthy's company,
an ox train, arriving in Manti in October, 1863. Mother
died here in 1875. He took part in the Black Hawk war,
standing guard and doing his share. Worked for nine
years in constructing the Temple and terraces. Followed
his trade for some time and was City Sexton for several
years and now occupies that position. Is a stockholder
in the Co-op store. Was married in Manti December 4,
106 HISTOltY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1864, to Sarah S., daiigliter of George and Mahala John-
ston, born April 18, 1850. They have ten children:
George 11., John F., Joseph L., Lester, Ethel, Mary A.,
Edward, Ernest, Charles G. and Florence.
BKAITHWAITE, JOHN ]?., wool grower, son of Eo-
land and Hannah, was born in Manti, December
5, 1864. He was raised to farming, and engaged
in the cattle business. As cattle was not remunerative
lie changed to sheep, and now has a herd of 2,500 head,
n^ostly on shares. Was married in Manti temple, No-
vember 16, 1889, to Annie, daughter of J. Conrad and
Margaret Kellar, born in Germany, February 12, 1871.
They have had four eliildren, Margaret, Leah and Fred
L., living; John C, deceased.
BRAITHWAITE, JOSP]PH S., beekeeper and nurseiy-
man, son of Roland and Hannah, was born in
Westmoreland county, England, September 14,
1844. He learned the trade of shoemaker, which he fol-
lowed several years after coming here. The family joined
the Mormon Church; father died in England; mother
and seven children came to Utah. They reached Salt
Lake City in October, 1863, having crossed the plains in
Capt. McCarthy's company, and came direct to Manti,
where his mother died. Ho worked at his trade some
years and engaged in beekeeping and nurserying. Took
an active part in the Black Hawk war. Served as County
l^ee Inspector for several years. He is quite a genius in
some things and an expert entomologist. Was married
in Manti, November 18, 1873, to Esther, daughter of
Cyrenus and Emily Taylor, born in Manti, January 25,
1856. They have had eight children: Izenia, Melinda,
Sophronia,' Herald, Zella, Clara and Edgar, living; Jo-
seph, deceased.
BRAITHWAITE, ROBERT, slioemaker, sou of Roland
and Hannah, was born in Kendall, Westmoreland
county, England, March 13, 1830. He learned the
trade of a shoemaker, working with his father, and after
his father's death carr-ied on the business. Joined the
jMormon Church in 1845 and in 1854 came to Utah, cross-
JAMES COOK,
MANTI.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 107
iii<i the plains in an oxtrain, under Capt. William Em-
per. Followed bis trade one year in Salt Lake City, then
remoyed to Proyo, where he continued at his trade. In
the fall of 1857 he came to Mahti, and had a shop for
many years. He also owns a farm, which is worked by
his sons. Was actiye in the Black Hawk war, doing his
share. Is a member of the High Priests' quorum. Was
married in Manti, February 5, 1859, to Harriet A.,
(hiughter of Ljness and Martha Bemus, born in Fulton
county 111., September 16, 1811. They haye twelye chil-
dren: Martha, Mary, Emily, Robert, Hattie, Isabella,
Lyness, Eleanor, Catherine, John, Willard and Jesse.
BKAITHWAITE, \A'ILLIAM, one of the largest bee-
keepers in Utali, sou of IJoland and Hannah,
was bom in Kendall, Westmoreland county,
England, May 7, 1812. He learned the shoemaker's
trade, joined the Mormon Church and in 1863 came to
Utah with the family, crossing the plains in Capt. Mc-
Carthy's ox train, readiing Manti in October, 1863. He
followed his trade for about ten years, then engaged in
the nursery and apiary business, haying the tirst nursery
in ]Manti and the largest ajnai'y in I^tah Stai'ted from one
swarm. In 189() he had eight tons of honey. Has also
a small market garden and is a successful man in all his
undertakings. Took part in the Black Hawiv war and
indirectly lost his right leg through the war. In July,
1865, he went to assist in settling Pichtield, but was com-
pelled to return on account of Indians. Is a member of
the High A'riests' quorum. He studied euTomology in
England under Prof. Butler and is a thorough entomolo-
gist, haying a large collection of specimens. Was mar-
ried in Ivichfield ^March 18, 18tH , to Elizabeth, daughter
of John and Rose H. Francis, born in Wednesbury, Staf-
fordshire, England, October 29, 1850. They haye nine
children: William F., Rose A., Robeii: F., Charles,
Elizabeth, Frank, Kate, Mary and Martha. Second wife
was Rose E., daughter of James and Margaret Walker,
born in :Mt. Pleasant May 11, 1865. She has three chil-
dren: Rebecca, Sarah E. and Ruth.
108 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
BKOWN, HOX. JAMES C, deceased, was a son of
James and Jane (Cunningham) Brown, bom in
Stirlingshire, Bannoekburn, Scotland, January 10,
1840. He learned the trade of a weaver, but followed it
only a short time. When only nine years old he was left
an orphan and was taken by an uncle, a carpet manu-
facturer, to live in Glasgow. At the age of 12 he started
out for himself and when 18 he became a Mormon and
was appointed traveling elder in the Edinburgh district.
He labored in the interest of his church until November,
1864, when he came to this country, crossing the plains
in an ox train, Warren Snow's company, and located in
Manti. When tlie Co-op store of ^Nlanti was organized he
became a stockholder and its first manager. He contin-
ued with the company eitlua- as manager or buyer until
1880, when he embarked in business for himself and
opened a general store, which he canned on until his
death, June 18, 1882, since tliat time his wife has by hard
work and careful business methods continued to run the
business ami raise a large family. After locating in
Manti Mr. Brown continued to take an active part in
chuT-cli niatt(^rs and was for some years president of the
quornni of Seventies and leader of the Manti Tabernacle
choir. He was also prominent in political matters and
was several years Justice of the Peace, City Recorder and
six years jNlayor of the city. He also took his part in the
Black Hawk war. He married in Scotland April 14,
1804, Miss Catherine, daughter of Thomas and Margaret
(Glen) Weir; she was born in the city of Edinburgh, Scot-
land, iMay 8, 1843. Their nine children were all born in
Manti and are named as follows: Margaret, wife of
Hugh ^fcCall; they have two children, Earl and John;
James C. and John G., deceaseri ; Bobert Bruce and Wil-
liam Wallace, twins; Kate, Claud C, a miller by trade;
James, deceased, and Horace G., a barber of Manti.
Bruce learned the trade of carpenter, having served an
apivrenticeship of five years with Hyrum Taylor, most of
which time he was working in the Manti Temple. He
worked at his trade until the fall of 1893 in Nephi, Ogden
and Salt Lake. He has built himself a fine brick and
stone residence east of the business center at a cost of
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13000. He married May 2, 1892, Miss Belle, daughter of
Edwiu W. and Belle Fox; she was born in Manti Sep-
tember 8, 1870. Their children are: James C, born
March 25, 189:», died September IT, 1893; Bruce F., born
March 5, 1895, and Edward D., born April 1, 1897. Wil-
liam W. learned the trade of a plasterer, at which he is
a tirst.-class workman. He married August 7, 1889, to
Alice M. Barton, daughter of William K. and Ann C,
born in ^lanti January 22, 1869. Their children are:
Maude U., born July 5, 1890, and Geneil, June 16, 1893.
Kate maiTied Lee Kenner; they have one child, Vera.
BUCHANAX, iJA Y:\r(JND, sou of John and Sarah Wil-
kinson, was born in Manti February 3, 1867. Hi&
father was an old resident of this city, born in Lex-
ington, Ky., January 25, 1825, and died here October 11,
1897. He took part in the Indian wars and followed the
business of repairing wagons and farm implements till
his death. Raymond learned the trade from his father
and has followed vaiious occupations. He owns a com-
fortable brick residence in the western part of the city.
His wife, whom he married in Manti November 20, 1889,
was Annie M., daughter of Fritz E. and Caroline D. Niel-
sen, born in Manti September 2, 1870. Thev have four
children: Eoval R., born October 19, 1890; Clyde C,
December 18, 1892; Alfonso, March 25, 1895, and Pearl
E., March 30, 1897.
/QAHOON, J. C, carpenter and undertaker, son of Wil-
\ liam F. and Maiy, was born in Pottawatamie
county, Iowa, while the family were en route to
Utah, October 9, 1817. The family reached Salt Lake
City in 1848, in the same company with President Brig-
ham Young. His parents resided in the city for many
years and died there, much respected people. He was
brought up in Salt Lake City, where he learned the trade
of a cai^penter. In 1869 he came to Manti and followed
his trade, with success. In 1890 he engaged in the un-
dertaking business, which he now follows, having a neat
hear&e and a general line of undertakers' supplies. He
served as City Sexton for 6 years. He owns a good farm
110 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
of 25 acres and a residence in the city. Was married in
Salt Lake City, Jnne 27, 1868, to Ellen, daughter of
Thomas and Margaret Wilson, born in England, Octo-
ber 29, 1847. She died in Manti, June 13, 1880, leaving
G children: Margaret, James 0., May and Edward, liv-
ing; Eva and Ellen, deceased. Was married again, May
12, 1881, to ]Martha H., daughter of Eobert and Harriet
Braitlnvaite. They have had 7 children: Martha E.,
AA^illiam, Stephen, Leslie, Orah and Leonard, living; Lil-
lian, deceased.
/QIIKISTEXSEN, CllAlJLES, liciuor dealer, was born
V in Norway, December 23, 1859, and emigrated with
his mother to Utah in 1862. His father died in
Nomvay, his mother, with two other childn^n, Gina and
Willard, coming to Utah in April, 1863, and settled in
Ephraim. She afterwards married Hans I'ehrson and
died in Ephraim August :'>0, 1SS7. His brother John was
killed by lightning in Ephraim. He owns a 40-acre
farm and residence near Ephraim and his place of busi-
ness in this city. After his marriage, Afay 21, 1885, he
engaged in the cattle busim^ss, ran a saloon in Ephraim
for tlire<^ years and came to this city in 1895, pm'chasing
his present place, where he carries a well-selected stock
of wines, liquors and cigars. His wife was Uosetta Chris-
tensen. Sh<^ died in Ephraim, Jan. 4, 1889, leaving two
daughters, Ivuby A. and Charlotte F.
/QHRISTENSEN, -ILLirS H., second son of X. L. and
\ Hansine, was born in AL voni, October 12, 1859.
His i>arents were natives of Denmark, where they
joined the Monnon Church, and emigrated to Utah in
1853, locating in Salt Lake City. In 1859 they i^moved
to jNToroni and in 1864 were called to Richfield, where his
father Avas engaged most of the time in guarding the
peoi)le and property and fighting Indians. In 1866 the
family removed to Ephraim, where the mother died. His
father later i^moved to Redmond, Sexier county, where
he now resides, being a prominent and well-known citi-
zen. He is a stonemason and assisted in the erection of
file temples at Salt Lake City, St. George and Manti,
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. Ill
t^pendillg• about twenty years ou the three buildings.
Ji.lius B. received a common school education, and at the
age of 17 was appointed timekeeper of the Manti tem-
ple, during the first year of its constniction. He tlien
attended the Deseret University for two years, and re-
ceived a diphjma from the normal depailment. On Jan-
u.^ry 12, 1887, he was married in the Logan temple to
Mary A., daughter of X. P. and Elsie Domgaard, early
settlers of ^lanti. They have liad Iavo cliildren: Junius
I)., deceased, and L. Earl, living. Mrs. Christensen was
elected treasure!" of Manti City on the Democratic ticket
at the general election in 1897.
Julius B. isi a Democrat and takes an active part
ill public affairs of tlie city and county. He has been en-
gaged in various occupations, as freighting, farming,
stonecutting, clerking and merchandising, being pro-
prietor of the Bee Hive store and doing a good business.
He located, surveyed and constructed a canal at Red-
Uiond, which terminated in the organization of the West
Yiew Irrigation Company, incorporated for |25,000, he
subscribing for one-fifth of the stock. He is an enter-
l>rising man and a re])resentative citizen, well and fa-
vorably known throughout the county and State.
/QLAKK, JOHN HASLlLM, farmer and stock raiser, of
V Manti, is a son of John and Mary (Noddings) Clark,
born in ].,ee county, Iowa, November 13, 1812. His
fi.ther was a native of Ireland and died near Council
Bluffs, Iowa. In the spring of 18G5 our subject's brother,
1'homas, came to ^lauti, put in a crop of grain, which
hi harvested, and while hauling it to Salt Lake he was
killed, with three others, by the Indians, at Uinta
Springs, now Fountain Green. Mr. Clark came to Manti
vvith his mother in 1851, and the latter died here August
7, 1858. Our subject has always followed the business
cf farmer and stockraiser. He has a nice farm near
Manti and a comfor-table home in town. During the
Black Hawk war lie took his part in the defense of the
t^ wn. He married in Manti, May 1, 1867, to Theresa E.,
daughter of Frederick W. and Cordelia Calista (Morley)
Cox. Their children are, :Maiw C, Charlotte, Ethel T.,
112 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Frances E., Bichard H., Grace E., Clarice E., Editha W.
vnd Thomas E.
/QOOK, JAMEkS, retired wlieehvriiilit, sou of John and
V Sarah, was born in Shropshire, England, November
13, 1816. He joined the Mormon church and came
to Utah in Capt. Joseph Young's company, James being
captain of ten wagons, and arrived in Manti in January,
1854, with but ten cents. He purchased 30 acres of land,
and he and his Avife erected a rock and mud house, cov-
ered with dirt, having cotton cloth windows and ground
floor. During the grasshopper Mar the family of live
subsisted chiefly on pigw('ed, one loaf of bread lasting
about a month. He took part in the Indian wars and lost
considerable stock. He owns his home and residence
property in the city, and is an old, i-espected citizen. His
first Avife was Ann Lane, married in AVolverhampton,
Staffordshire, England. She had nine children, Ann,
widow of William K. Barton, Hyrum and Maud, living,
and Maiw, James X., Henry, Brigham and tAVo unnamed
infants deceased. Second Avife Avas Anna Davenport, to
whom he Avas sealed but did not live Avith. Third AA'ife
was the daughter of Anna, by whom he had one child,
deceased.
©OOLIDGE, OSCAK E., of Manti, agent for the Co-op
\ ^^'agou and Macliiu(^ Company, born in Council
Bluffs, loAva, November 10, 1850, son of Joseph W.
aEd Rebecca (Atwood) Coolidge. His father was a very
prominent man in his neighborhood, merchant and mill-
owner on Keg Creek, and for seAcral years was Probate
Judge of Mills county, Iowa. He died in Iowa in 1870.
In 18G4 Oscar came to Utah in an emigrant train, his
mother and sister Alvira accompanying him. His mother
married again in Manti, James Wareham, who was a
settler of 1853, and his sister maiTied Frederick W. Cox,
Jr. They all reside in Manti. Mr. Coolidge started a
small general store in 1868, and about a year later sold
out to the Co-op. In 1872 he formed a partnership with
George Sidwell and E. W. Fox, and in 1873 built the
lai'ge stone store buildina: on Main street known as Fox's
HISTORY OF SANrETE COUNTY. 113
corner. In 1879 be sold out his interest. In 1881 en-
gaged in the liquor traffic; liad James A. Barton as part-
ner, until 1889, when he bought Mr. Barton's interest
and ran the business alone till 1893, when he closed out.
He also carried on farming and stockraising, and in 1891
began handling agricultural implements — Bain wagon,
Wood & Champion harvesting machinery, etc.; also
buyer and shipper of sheep. Married June 29, 1874, in
Salt Lake, Isabella Beach, daughter of Nathaniel S. and
Adaline, who Avere early settlers. Mr. Beach died in
Manti.
Mr. Coolidge has four children, Mary, Horace E.,
Chester C. and Oscar K. Is one of the most modest, re-
tiring men, yet ever active and shrewd in business and
has a host of friends.
/QOX, CHAKLES A., farmer, son of Frederick ^V. and
\ Lydia M. Locey, was born in Manti January 24,
1857. He was brought up to the life of a farmer and
has always tilled the soil, owning thirty acres and a
home in the city. With two of his brothers he engaged
in sheepraising and followed the business for seven
years, he sold out and gave his attention to farming. He
is a stockholder in the Central Vtah Wool Company and
the Union Eoller "S\iU. His wife, whom he married in
the St. George Temple December 1, 1880, was Sabra E.,
daughter of Walter and Mary E. Stringham. They have
three children: Ellen May, Walter M. and Charles K.,
living, Ethel and John being dead.
(QOX, FBAXCIS M., farmer and member of the City
\ Council, son of Frederick Walter and Calista C,
was bora in Manti August 23, 1853. He was the
first one of the Cox family born in Manti. Was raised
here to farai woi-k. In 1876 he was called to help settle
Brigham City, on the Little Colorado river, in Arizona,
and remained three years, after which he rteurned to
this city and engaged in farming. He has built a nice
home and is a representative citizen. During the past
ten years he has been engaged in woolgrowing. In 1890
he was elected a. member of the City Council, and again
114 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in 1807. Has ser\ ed as president of the Y. M. M. I. A.
and the Elders' Quorum, and is noAV one of the presidents
of the Forty-eighth Quorum of Seventies. Was married
in ^lanti Januiy 12, 1873, to Elizabeth A., daughter of
Robert and Elizabeth Johnson, born in Manti, January
19, 1855. They have two children: Francis M., Jr., born
in Arizona August 15, 1877, and Mary X., born in Manti
July 21, 1880.
/QOX, FJiEDElilCK ^y., 8K., farmer, of Manti, son of
X Frederick W. and Emeline (^^'hiting), born in Win-
dom, PoiTage county, Ohio, November (J, 1836. In
1852 the family came to Manti, crossing the plains in
an oxtrain, Capt. Brown's company. After the arrival
of the family here our subject worked on the fann until
he grew up, when he secured a farm of his own and also
engaged in lumbering in the neigliboriug canyons. Dur-
ii.g tlie Indian wai-s he was a Captain, took his part
with the others and was in five different engagements,
in one of which AVaiTen S. Snow, Orson Taylor and John
Frantsen were wounded. A])ril 8, 18G2, he went back to
tlie ^Missouri i-iver witli Jolin Mur(h)ck after emigrants,
returning in October. Mr. Cox was a policeman a num-
ber of years and a member of the City Council two years.
Lie has always been active in church work, and for 15
years was one of the Presidents of the 18th Quorum
of Seventies. Mr. Cox niarri(Ml two wives. First, Lucy
Allen, granddaughter of Isaac Morley. Their children
are Frederick W., Marion A., Arthur, Ermina, Olive A.,
Rosalind and Louis S. Second wife, Lucy A., daughter
of Jos. W. and Rebecca Coolidge. Their children are
Howard L., Bruce E., Rebecca E., Alvira and Roy. Mr.
(■'ox is one of the representative citizens of Manti and is
well liked by the people he has lived with 45 years.
/J) OX, GEORGE BYROX, fanner of Manti, is a son of
\ Frederick W. and Jemima (Losee) Cox, born in Pot-
tawatamie county, la., November 17, 1849. In 1852
the family came in an ox train across the plains and
located in Manti, where George was raised to farm work.
AYhen he grew up he secured a farm of his own, and now
JOHN H. HOUGAARD,
MANTI.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 115
has a fine farm of 70 acres, and he was also considerably
interested in wool-growing with two of his brothers up
to 189(). 3Ir. Cox is an enterprising citizen, so naturally
became interested in many of the business enterprises of
the city. He is a stockholder in the Mauti Co-op. store
and the Central Utah Wool Co., in which he was for a
time one of the board of directors. He was Collector and
Treasurer for the city two years, member of the C^ty
Council and County Treasurer several years. He married
January 8, 1872, Susan L., daughter of Daniel and
Amanda. Henrie, who was born in Manti April 17, 1853.
Their children are George B. and Willie M.
/QKA\VI'^(H{1), DAVID M., woolgrower, son of James
\ and Catherine Thompson, was born in Manti March
8, 1859. He was raisefl on a farm and at the age of
15 left home and went to Montana, where he engaged in
freighting and ranching and later in butchering. In 1803
he returned to ^Manti and engaged in woolgrowing. He
now. owns about 3000 sheep. His wife was Jemima A.,
daughter of George and Jemima Eobertson Scott, born
in Edinburgh, Scotland, August 29, 1871. They were
married in Manti January 17, 1894, and have two chil-
dren: Violet, born February 12, 1895, and Mima A.,
Febiiiary G, 1898.
/QKAWFORD, JAMES, SR., of Manti, is a son of James
\ and Elizabeth (Brown) Crawford, born in Lanark-
shire, Scotland, February 28, 1827. His father was
a weaver and not very well off in this world's goods, so
our subject was compelled to earn his bread at a very
early age. At the age of 9 he was hired out to herd cat-
tle, and as he grew older he worked on a farm and also
at railroad grading. When a young man he joined the
Momion church in his native land, and for some time was
a traveling elder. In the fall of 1818 he came to the
United States and spent his tirst winter in St. Louis, Mo.,
and then went to Council Bluffs, where he resided until
the spring of 1851, when he joined a company of church
emigrants under Capt. Abraham Day and made the trip
across the plains in an ox train to Salt Lake, where he ar-
116 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
rived the fol lowing September. Soon after his arrival in
Salt l^ake City he was married November 25, 1851, to
Catherine, daughter of \Mlliani and Catherine (Cooper)
Thompson, who Avas also a native of Scotland. Mr. Craw-
ford lived in Salt Lake City and Kaysville till 1857, when
he came to Manli. The following spring he moved to the
town of ^Moroni, and his family were one of the first to
settle in the new town, lie took up land and engaged in
farming till 1865, when he was called to help strengthen
the settlements in the Sevier valley, and he moved to
what is now Monroe. He built a house and put in a crop,
but the Indians were very troublesome at that time, and
he did not harvest it, being compelled to move to Manti,
where he has since resided. He lives on the Main street
a little soutli of the center of the town, and has a nice
little farm of 25 acres near town. For many years he
was president of the Manti Co-op. Sheep-Herding Institu-
tion, is a stockholder in the Co-op. store and also in the
Central T'tah Wo<d Comjiany. In.churcli matters he has
alwjiys taken an Mc1i\(' i»ait, for some years he Avas super-
intendent of tilt' Sunday schodl, and after the organiza-
tion of the Sanpete stake he was for many years one of the
bisho])'s coiinsellors, and while in Moroni was counsellor
to liisliop liradley sevf^ral years. To ^Ir. and Mrs. Craw-
ford were born the following children, all residents of
Manti: James, AYilliam (x., jedediah G., David and Eli-
zabeth, Avife of Joseph ^Munk. September 13, 1892, Mr.
Crawford had the msifortune to lose Ms beloved wife.
Mr. Crawford comes from a good old Scotch family, and
is a man of sterling integrity and highly esteemed and
respected by the people of ]Manti.
/QlJAAVFOKl), JAMES, JK., is a wool-grower and one
\ of the directors in the Manti City Savings Bank. Is
a son of James and Catherine Crawford, and born
in Kaysville, T'tali, August 28, 1853. His parents were na-
tives of Scotland and came to this country in 1848, and
settled in Utah in 1851. A sketch of James Crawford,
Sr,, appears on another page. The family came to Manti
in 1857, but the following spring moved to Moroni, after
a residence there of about eight years they joined a col-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 117
oiiY and helped settle the town of Monroe, Sevier Coun-
ty. The year, 1865, again found them residents of Manti,
where the family have since continued to live. The sub-
ject of this sketch has always followed the occupation
cf farming, and has at present a fine farm of seventy
acres, three miles from Manti. He started in the sheep
business also in which he has been veiy successful hav-
ing at present about 6000 head of sheep. Mr. Crawford
has built for himself one of the finest modern residences
in the city, constructed of pressed brick, and stone trim-
n]ings, costing about |6500, and situated on the Main
street near the center of town. He has a very fine orchard
in the city. When the Manti City Savings Bank was or-
ganized he became one of its board of directors, and is
also one of the stockholders in the Central Utah Wool
Company.
Mr. Crawford is considered one of Manti's most re-
liable and enterprising citizens. He was married in Salt
Ltke City, March 13, 1876, to Miss Christina, daughter
of Ole and Annie Madsen, by whom he has six children a«
follows: Kate, Stanley, Edmund, Christina, Margaret
ard Alta. Mrs. Crawford's parents both died in Manti,
^vhere they located in 1863.
/Q liA^N'FORD, JEDEDIAH G., of Manti City, is a son
\ of James and Catherine (Thompson) Crawford and
. Avas born in Kaysville, Utah, March 2, 1857. The
family moved to Manti the same year our siibject was
born and shortly after to Moroni, where they resided
eight years, and thence to Monroe, Sevier County, but
were compelled to leave there by the Indians, and in 1865
they returned to Manti, where they now reside. Our
subject was raised to the occupation of farming; when
he grew up he engaged in the cattle business, but soon
changed to wool-growing, in which he has been very
successful, now owning about 3000 head of sheep. He
has built a. very nice residence for his family west of the
center of town. Mr. Crawford is of thrifty Scotch ex-
traction and by his energy and perseverance has become
quite well off. In any enterprises calculated to build up
and benefit the city he always takes a leading part, so
118 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
he is a stockholder in nearly eveiy corporation in the
city. He was one of the incoii^orators of the Central
Utah Wool ('onii)anY, of the Manti City Sayinj^s Bank,
the new Union Roller ]Mills, the Manti l*nblishino Com-
pany, aiid is also a stockholder in the Orani>eYille Honr-
ing mills in Emery Connty, where he resided from 1883
to 1S!)0, engaged in stock business and wool-gro\ying.
]\rr. Crawf<(i(l >vas married in St. George, l^tali, October
27, 1881, to Hannali E., daughter of Amasa E. and Olive
D. (Lytle) ^Meniam, born in San Bernardino, California,
Noyember 14, 18(;i. Six children haye been born to them,
Ella May, born July 2"), 1SS2, EchYin M., born September
12, 18S4; Jennie 1.., born October 22, 1S8U; Jedediah G.,
born January (J, 1S})0; Melvin, born October 24, 1894, and
died December 1(1, 18<»4; Lura, born February 19, 1897.
^Mrs. (Va\yford's father died in Manti February 2, 1897;
motliei- still li\ing.
/T\ KAWFORI), JOHN, farmer, of .Manti, is one of a fam-
V. ily of four and was born in ^^'ickston, Beebleshire,
Scotland, Se]>tember 30, 1829. His parents were
James and Elizabetli (Bro\Yn) Cra\Yfoi-(l. 1 1 is fatlnn' was
a liax \Yea.yer, making fancy linen cloth. John spent the
early years of his life on a farm till he was 16 yeai's of
age, and when 14 joined th<' ^Mormon church. He worked
at track-laying on the railroad till tlic fall of 1849, when
he emigrated to the United States, coming across from
Liverpool in the sailing yessel Zetlin. The yo3'age took
six weeks and two days and he landed in Ne^y Orleans
on Christmas day, 1849. He journeyed up the Mississippi
riyer to St. Louis, where he remained the balance of that
winter. In the spring he continued up the river to Kains-
ville, where himself and brother James rented a farm
and i)ut in ten acres of wheat and twenty-five acres of
corn. In July Kinkade and Livingston fitted up a train
of tliii-t.v-five wag<tns drawn by ox teams to haul mer-
chandise to Salt Lake and John hired out to them to
drive one of the teams of four yoke of oxen. They left
old Fort Kearney on the Missoui-i August 3rd., A. O.
Smoot, late of Prove, being their captain, and arrived in
Salt Lake City September 28th. That Avinter he worked
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 119
iu Mill Civt-k cauyou at the lower sawmill for Barney
Adams. In the spring of 1851 himself and Alex Cowan
took a contract of Bishop Hunter and made the adobes
for the old Tabernacle in t^alt Lake City, which was the
tirst church built in Utah. It was constructed on the
ground where the Assembly Hall now stands. In the
spring of 1852 himself and brother James rented the
farm of Apostle C. C Kich at Centerville, which they
Avorked for two seasons. When the Walker Indian war
broke out in the summer of 1853 he was one of a com-
pany of about thii'ty-flve called by Governor Young to go
to Manti to strengthen and support the settlement. They
were instructed to sell all their possessions so they
Avould liav(^ nothting to return to. This company was
gathered from the towns near Salt Lake and our subject
made captain. They an'ived in Manti the latter part of
December, 1853, and found the snow eighteen inches
deep. They spent the balance of that winter in standing
guard and building a fort. In May of 1855 he was called
with about fifty others upon a mission to the Elk moun-
tains to live among the Indians to try and civilize them.
September 23rd the settlement was broken up and they
were driven out by the Indians, who killed James W.
Hunt, William Behunnin and' Edward Edwards and
wounded A. X. I>illings, the president of the mission. The
Indians burned all their hay and stole their cattle. In
1857 he with Harmon T. Christensen, N. Beach and B.
Hall received a charter from the city to construct and
maintain a toll road up City Creek canyon. This road
they constructed about eight miles and the following
year the^' built a. sawmill in the canyon wdtli a gig saw.
They cut from 2000 to 3000 feet of lumber per day, Mr.
Crawford being the sawyer. They owned and operated
this mill nearly ten years. AYhen the Temple was being-
built he ran a lime kiln five miles west of town, burning
all the lime used for the Temple for nearly five years.
During all these years his family looked after the farm
and carried it on successfully. He has been engaged in
the cattle and sheep industry and has now a band of
about 1500 head of sheep. He is a stockholder in the
new Union Roller Mills, was a member of the City Conn-
120 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
€il three terms, Justice of the Peace two terms. . Mr.
Crawford has been prominent in the cliurch, being presi-
dent of the Forty-eighth quorum of Seventies about
thirty years and a ward teacher many years. He was
married April (i, 1853, to Cecelia, daughter of Nathaniel
and Cecelia. Sharp. Their children are Elizabeth J.,
John, Jr., deceased, Cecelia, James B., Nathaniel, Wil-
liam W., Margaret C, Mary E., Quincy G., Delphia, de-
ceased, and Catheriue.
In February, IS.KJ, he married a second wife, Eliza-
beth, daughter of (rardner and Sarah (Hastings) Snow.
Their children are: Sarah M., Maiy, deceased, Martha M,,
Gardner J., George, deceased, Charles C, Ida, deceased,
Adelbei-t. I>., Nora A., Fraidc, Grace and Rayfleld, de-
ceased.
It may truly be said of Mr. Crawford he has made a
suc<*ess of life, having no capital to start with, he had
nothing but his individual effort to depend on. By steady
hard work and lutnorablc means he has accumulated a
fair stock of this Avorld's goods and has always retained
the respect and good will of his neighbors.
YQRAWFORD, WILLIAM G., is one of the leading
^^ woolgroweis of Manti. He is a son of James
Crawford and Catherine (Thompson) Crawford,
and was born just north of Salt Lake City, December
24, 1854. When he was three years of age the family
moved to Manti and shortly after to Moroni, where they
v/ere among the first settlers, and resided there eight
years, when they removed to Monroe, Sevier county,
which was then just being settled. In 1865 they again
took up their residence in Manti, where they have since
lived. Our subject followed various occupations in Idaho
and Salt Lake City, where he attended the Deseret Uni-
versity a few months. He then returned to Manti and
■<!fincluded to go into the stock business. He secured a
small herd of about 65 head, but the following winter
being a xery severe one, he lost about one-half of them.
This rather discouraged him in the stock business, so he
bought a small band of sheep and took a few more on
shares, and by dint of hard work and close attention to
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 121
b.smess lie was very successful aud finally Ms flocks
uumbered over GOOO. Mr. Crawford is now one of Manti
City's most influential and substantial citizens. He has
built a veiT nice home one block east of the bank, and
is interested in various enterprises which help to build
up the town. He helped establish the Manti City Savings
liank and became one of the leading stockholders. He
also was one of the originators of the Central Wool
company, in wluch he is one of the board of directors.
He was married in Manti January 29, 1ST9, to Calista
C, daughter of Frederick ^A'. and Calista C. Cox. They
have a family of six children, Bertha, William L., David
D., Evelyn, Ruth and Bryant F. Mrs. Crawford's parents
v.ere among the early settlers of Manti, a sketch appear-
inii- elsewhere in this work.
/J)lL\\\'F01iiJ, \\1LL1AM W., druggist aud registered
V^ l)harmacist, son of John and Cecelia, and born in
Manti, September 11, 1863, was raised on the
farm, attended district school at home, spent two winters
at the B. Y. Academy, Provo, and one year at the Utah
University in Salt Lake City. Taught school one year
Cit Orangeville, Emeiy county, returned and spent five
months at the University again, then taught two years
at Orangeville. He married in Logan, May 26, 1886,
Ellen I. Callaw ay, daughter of Levi H. and Mary, of Em-
erj county. They have had five children, Mary C. (de-
ceased), Zella, Jessie^ Kate and William E. He was
County Clerk of Em^^ry county four years, then taught in
Orangeville, where he opened a drug store, studied phar-
macy and passed a successful examination before the
State Board of Pharmacy, August 14, 1884. In Septem-
ber, same year, opened his present store in Manti, next
dnor to the postoffice; carries general drugs, patent med-
icines, staiionery, perfumes and toilet articles. Is a
member ol the A. O. U. W. and is the present Master
^.'orkman of Manti Lodge No. 23; has also been Lodge
Financier. Mr. Crawford is one of our solid men, en-
ergetic in business, strictly upright and draws to him-
self friends in abundance.
122 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
DAYEXIH)KT, SAMUEL, farmer, son of James aud
Hannah Massey, was born in Lancashire, England,
November 18, 1845. In 1861 lie came to Ttali,
crossing the plains in an oxtrain, under Capt. Murdock.
He learned the hatter's trade in Salt Lake Cit}', aud fol-
lowed that for some time after coming to this city in
1864. He owns about 50 acres of land, besides one-
fourth block and a comfortable home in Manti. During
the Indian wars he took an active part in guarding. On
December 23, 1870, he was marrted, in this city, to Sarah,
daughter of Samuel and Phoebe Mackey, born in Penn-
sylvania., March 17, 1850. They have had twelve cnil-
dren: Samuel, EdAvin, Sarah J., wife of John Eoyiugton;
Ann, Joseph, James, Elizaln'th, Alice, Ethel and Mi-
randa, living; Mavy E. and William, dead.
DE MILL, ELIAS, of ]Manti, sou of Freeborn aud Annie
(Kniglit), was bom in Caldwell county, Mo., Janu-
aiy 12, 1838. His parents joined the ^lormon
church about one year after it was founded, and w(*re
neighbors of J<)se]tli Sinitli. The family were through
the ^lormon i)ersecutious aud lived in Jackson county,
Kirkland and Nauvoo. Father helped build the Kirk-
land aud Nauvoo temjdi^s. In the si)riug of 1850 the
l)areuts, with their two sons and two daughters, started
for rtah, and reached ^Liuti late in the fall. Tliey took
up a j)iece of land, and father was engaged in farming
and church work till his death Januaiw 17, 1882; mother
died July 17, 1880. The family endured all the priva-
tions incid<'ut to pioneer life, au<l duiiug the grasshopper
plague saw many days when thf^y had nothing but greens
to eat. During the Indian troubles Elias took part and
helped pursue the Indians after manv of their raids. He
has been engaged in farming, OA\niug a nice farm near
town. He married June 12, 1863, ^Talvina, daughter of
Oyrus and Catherine (Hulett) Winget, bor-n in Nauvoo,
111., December 11, 1843. Their children are E.'iza, Eliza-
beth, Perintha, jMonroe, Leroy and Edwin.
Mrs. De ^lill's parents came to Utah in 1847 in
Charles C. Rich's company. They started with tL eir own
team of four oxen; when they arrived in Salt Lake City
they had one ox and a cow hitched together.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 123
DYliENG, P. P., was boru in the district of Hedemar-
ken, Xoi-M'a^', June 19, 1857. His fatlier, Peter B.
Dvienjj;-, who was a tailor by trade, was burned to
death in a mill in the old country when I'eter, Jr., was
but a small boY.
At the age of sixteen years the subject of our sketch
.<-ame to America and located at Manti. He followed
various occupations for a livelihood until the organiza-
tion of the Manti City Savings Bank, wh.en he became a
stockholder in the institution and soon after he was ap-
pointed assistant cashier and served in that capacity un-
til the death of the cashier, Albert Tuttle, January 1,
18D5, when he was i)romoted to the vacancy, which posi-
tion he now holds.
Besides attending to his duties in the bank, Mr.
Dyreng owns and manages a farm near Manti, has
helped establish the Manti Co-operative Boiler Mills and
is interested in various other enterprises which assist in
building up the city and coiinty. He was married in Salt
Lake City in 1882 to Miss Maria Kjar, and six children
were born to them, as follows: Lizzie, Lenore, Bay,
iMabel, Buby and Ivan.
Mr. Dyreng has held many offices of trust, among
others being that of member of the City Council. He is
an example of the poor boy rising by grit and persever-
ance to a ]>osition in the front rank, not only as a citizen,
but as a business man.
FELT, NATHANIEL H., general merchant, son of
Nathaniel H. and Mary (Pile), Avas born in Salt
Lake City December 2, 18(52, where he was educated
and spent liis boyhood. His father was one of the early
cashiers of the Z. C. M. I. and many years member of the
City Oouncil. Hariw, as he is known, went to Provo,
opened a. stationeiw store in 1880, which he kei)t for
three or four years, and returned to Salt Lake City. In
1890 he came to Manti, purchasing an interest in the
Sentinel, finally buying the plant and conducting the
paper in company with Ward Stevenson and Hial (t.
Bradfor(.. He sold out to his partners and opened his
present place of business, where he carries an excellent
124 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
stock of fancy and staple groceries and notions. He is a
member of the A. O. C \V. and a genial business mau.
In compauy with John Giles, he has constructed a tine
opera house in the reai- of his place of business. He was
married in Logan, December 2, 1887, to Elvira Clark,
daughter of Thomas B. and Sai'ah, a native of Provo.
They have four children: Harold, Thomas B., A'enice
and Roger.
FOX, EDW'AlvI) \\., for fourteen years was County
Surveyor, bom in the village of Philadelphia, Jef-
ferson county, X. Y., August 1st, 1833. His father
Vvas a* carpenter and joined the Mormon Church early in
the follies, and the family moved to Xauvoo in 1844,
where both parents died in 1845. Edward went with his
uncle, Jesse W., to his birthplace, where he received a
common school education. In 1848, his uncle came to
8alt Lake City, and Edward followed the same year,
driving an ox team in George A. Smith's company of
fift^^ wagons. He learaed ^ui"\'eying under the tutorship
of his uncle, and in Salt Lake City, under Gen. David
II. BuiT, tlie first U. S. Surveyor-General for Utah. In
the fall of 1850 he came to 3Ianti, and in 1851 went to
Mount Pleasant and engaged as sawder in the Hamble-
ton. Potter & Lowry sawmill, where he remained about
two years, thence to Salt Lake, and herded cattle in
Idaho on the Bannock river. Aftenvards attended school
m Salt Lake, taught by George Mousley; studied survey-
ing, and then came to Manti. His uncle, Jesse W., did
the first suiweying in Manti and laid off the city one mile
square, and taught scliool there the winter of 1850; he
died in Salt Lake City in 1894.
Edward was elected County Surveyor the fall after
his return, and was the first Surveyor of Sanpete, which
office he held for fourteen years; was also Assessor and
Collector for the county; was member of the City Coun-
I'il 1861, '62, 1871 '72; was City Treasurer one term. Was
Irternal Revenue Collector for this district about eight
Tears; postmaster of Manti about eight years. Was as-
sociated witli L. T. Tuttle in general merchandising,
opening the first general store in Manti; afterwards sold
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 125
out to tlie Co-op; was also associated with R. L. By bee
a short time in general merchandise. He and Mr. Bybee
took a contract to grade about one mile of the Salina
branch of the K. G. W. E. R. in Salina camou. They
also graded about three miles on the Buck Horn Flat in
Castle Valley.
He is one of the stockholders of the new Union Rol-
ler mill in Manti. He married in Manti, July 4, 1860,
Belle Peacock, daughter of Hon. George, and his wife
Sarah; by her he had ten children, Edward W., George
D., Hellen, Jesse W., Belle, Zella, lone, Leslie, Clinton
and Harrison. Mr. Fox was actively engaged in the In-
dian wars and Avas a Colonel of Infantry. He carries on
faiTuing, has a fine farm of sixty acres near Manti and
Itas a good home. Is quiet and unassuming, though a
man of weight in his sphere, and has proven himself true
to his honest convictions and enjoys the esteem of his
airsociates.
M ALL, JOHN, farmer, stock-raiser and wool-grower,
jl son of Richard, Sr., and Ann Bordley, was born in
/ Yorkshire, Enghmd, November 22, 1S31». The fami-
ly came to the United States in 1850 and located at St.
Louis, Mo., where his father, who was a stonecutter,
owned and operated a quariw. His parents united with
the Mormons and came to Utah, stopping at Rrovo in
1852, and ^Nlanti in 1851. He was fond of teaming, and
made three trips to the Missouri river for merchandise
and emigrants, besides freighting to the mining towns
of Utah and Nevada. He took an active part in the Black
Hawk war, and has carried on farming, stock-raising and
wool-growing. Owns a nice 50-acre farm, a residence in
the city, is a stockholder in the Central Wool Co., and has
about 2500 sheep. Ser-ved as Deputy City Collector and
Treasurer for eight years. Deputy County Collector
twelve years, and Deputy Assessor ten years.
His wife was Almira, daughter of John H. and Sabra
A. Tuttle, born in Garden Grove, Iowa, November 2o,
1847. They were married in Salt Lake City, December 1,
18(50, and have had twelve children, Sabra A., wife of
Andrew H. Miller, Myra, wife of Nephi Bessey, Mary,
126 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
John H., Luther 'J'., maiiied to Lilly M. Barton, William
T., Welinj;ton L., Fred M., Clara T., living, Elizabeth
E., Edna G. and Kichard L., deceased.
M ALL, KKllAKl), .SK., of Manti, was born in York-
[1 shire, England, near Wakefield, August 10, 1817.
' He learned the trade of stone cutting from his
father and foUoAved it many 3 ears in England. He mar-
ried Ann Boardler, and two of their children are now
living in Manti, John and Richard, Jr. He joined the
Mormon Church about 1840 and in 1849 started for
Utah. They sto])i)ed two years in St. Louis, where his
u ife died. In 1851 he again started for Utah, and on the
v.ay he married and buried his second wife, Eliza Brooks.
He located in ProAo about two years and in 1853 came to
Manti, where for many years lie followed his trade of
builder. He helped build the fort walls and many of the
stone buildings of the city, including the Co-op store and
the large meeting house. He helped on the construction
of the two magnificent t<'niples at St. George and Manti.
Mr. Hall, Jcdin Crawford and X. Beach built the first
saw mill at ^Manti, located in jNIanti canyon. He passed
ti trough all the hardships incident to early life, includ-
ing the Indian wars and the grasshopper plague. He has
a s]d('udi<l farm adjoining the city on the north, where
he lives in a. large old stone house. Mr. Hall, although
past 80 years of age, is quite active, and in the many
years of his residence in ]\ranti he has built up a reputa-
tion for truth and honorable dealings that will stand as
a monument long after he has passed from the scene of
action. Mr. Hall married again after coming to Salt
Lake, a Miss Sarah Bell, who died in Manti in 1896.
H( again married in Manti to Catherine Jack. They have
seven children, Joseph, Mary, William, Catherine B.,
Thomas D., James and Jessie.
IJ AXSEX, JEXS J., wagon-maker, Manti, son of Jens
jl and Charlotte (Peterson) Hansen, was born in Manti
/ June 19, 1863. The parents came to Manti in 1853
with the first Scandinavian emigrants. There is in the
family three sons and five daughters, all living in Manti
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 127
excei)t one sou, iu Enieiv County. The father died Xo-
veniber 'M), 1SS4, mother still liviuu in ^lauti. Our sub-
ject was raised to farm Avork and when 22 years of ai^e
he learned his trade under P. 1*. Kathkev. May 1, 1894,
he opened a shop of his own on ^lain street, where he
does a <»eneral repairinj;' business and manufactures
pack saddles. II(^ owns, in c(;mi)any with his brother
Joseph, the old honu^stead of thirty-eight acres. For
five years he was county district pouudkeeper. He was
married in Manti ^Nlay 30, 1888, to Johannah J., dauiihter
of ^A'illiam B. and Johannah (llouinaard) l\ichey. Their
chihlren are Margaret Ann, William J., Jay, Lola and
Joseph ^y.
IIAXSEX, 1*. ()., deceased, was born in (Aipenhagen,
M Denmark, June 11, 1818. He grew up there and
' was educated in the public schools, and in 1847
came to Utah in Capt. KimbalPs company. In 1850 he
was sent to Denmark, as the first Monnon missionary,
Erastus Snow soon following. He labored there six
years, and translated the Book of Mormon into the Dan-
ish language. He made many couYerts, and was instru-
Tiiental in bringing many tO' Utah, being the president of
three large companies of emigrants, the first containing
900 persons. He spent 11 years, in three missions, in
laboring for the church. In 1858 he came to Sanpete
and resided in ^fanti, Fairview, Mt. Pleasant and Eich-
field, and died at Manti, August 9, 1895.
IlAXSEX, SOREX CHRISTOFFERSOX, deceased,
jl was one of the representative citizens of Manti. He
' was born in Denmark, March 5, 1819. In 1856 he
came to Utah and located at Brigham City. In 1858 he
came to Ephraim, this county, but w^as called on a mis-
sion to his native land, and labored there for the good of
his church from April, 1860, till October, 1862. He then
located in Manti, and in 1863 bought a grist mill, which
he ran many years. In 1864 he built a carding mill, which
is still running. During the Black Hawk war he took
his pai-t with the citizens and lost a large number of cat-
tle. He married in Salt Lake City in X^'ovember, 1866,
128 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Anne B., daughter of Christian P. and Maria S. (Waas)
Steck, born in Denmark, January 8, 1840. Their children
are Hans S., Christina, wife of J. M. iSjodahl of the edito-
rial staff of the Evening Xeivs, Salt Lake, Serena, wife of
J. L. Miller, Enoch, Nettie, William. Mrs. Hansen has
t\Ao children bv a former marriage, Xels Jensen and
Maria, wife of H. W. liamlose. Mr. Hansen Avas a promi-
nent man, and one of the heaviest taxpayers in the coun-
ty. He was counsellor to Bishop Jensen seventeen years,
and three times went on a mission to Denmark. He died
in .AFanti D<^cember 29, 181H.
11 AHDY, EKXEST V., merchant, Justice of the Peace
jl and manager Deseret Telegraph Company at
' Manti; son of Augustus P. and Elizabeth Capener,
was born in Virgin (lity, Utah, December 4, 18(52. His
father was one of the first settlers of Washington County,
an Indian missionary, and is a prominent business man.
His grandparents are living .in Washington County;
grandfather 94 years and grandmother 92 years of age.
At the age of 12 he entered the employ of Woolley, Lund
& Judd and worked for them twenty years, also learned
1elegraph3\ Was one of the incorporators of the Laver-
kin Fruff and Nurseiy Company and the Bio Virgin
("anal Company. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.,
being financier of the lodge for three years; was ap-
pointed Justice of the Peace in June, 1897, and is oper-
ator for the Deseret Telegraph Company. He has a fine
stock of dry goods and gents' furnishings, and is a suc-
cessful business man.
His wife was Louisa C, daughter of Moses F. and
Elizabeth J. Farnsworth, born June 8, 1865. They were
married in St. George September 25, 1884. She died
in Manti September 19, 189G, leaving three children: — ■
Louisa, born May 10, 1886; Ernest V., September 5, 1888,
and Frank A., April 21, 1891. July 24, 1897, he mar-
ried Alice Tennant Cox.
IJ ENNINGSEN, BASMUS, harnessmaker, son of Hen-
jl ning and Karen, was born in Denmark, October
9 29, 1822. At the age of 15 lie learned the trade of
a harnessmaker, which lie has followed since, with the
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exception of six years, during the war between Germany
and Denmark. He served in the artilleiy and was in
eleven heavj' engagements. Joined the Mormon Church,
June 3, 1860, and for twelve years was president of a
branch, baptizing 22 converts himself. In 1875 he came
to Manti, working at his trade 11 years with Lars C.
Kjar. In March, 1896, he opened his present shop,
A'.liere he manufactures harness and does general repair-
ing, employing one man. Has been a ward teacher ever
since coming to Manti, and is a member of the High
Priests' (]uorum. Was married in Denmark, June 22,
1S51, to Katrina Hansen. They have had six children:
Paulina, Christian and Maria, living; Katrina, Christian
and Richard, deceased. Second wife was Petrea Peter-
S(m, married in St. George temple, IMay 11, 1877. She
has had seven children: Karen, Eliza, Erastus, Joseph,
Martha and Petrea, living; Peter, deceased.
11 EXIHE, DANIEL, retired farmer, of Manti, Avas bom
jl on the 15th of November, 1825, in Hamilton County,
' Ohio, son of William and Myra (Mayall) Henric.
His father had a. sawmill and grist mill there He was a
native of Virginia, and with his wife joined the Mormon
churcli about 1811. In 1812 the family moved to Nauvoo,
Illinois, wliere Daniel, through hearing Joseph Smith
preach, joined the church in 1813, and was baptized in
the Mississippi river. July 16, 1816, he enlisted in the
Mormon Battalion, Company D, Nelson Higgins, captain.
He did faithful service for his country in that memora-
ble ]\rexican war and Avas discharged in California July
16, 1817, when all the battalion were mustered out of
service at Los Angeles. Mr. Henrie made his way to
Utah in 1819, where the family had already emigrated,
his father being a pioneer in the fifth ten, though the
family did not come until the next year (1818) and set-
tled just north of Salt Lake City. The family then were
four sons and one daughter; all are now living. The
father followed the business of millwright and sawyer
many years and died, aged 85, in Bountiful. The mother
died in her 90th year.
180 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Daniel was maiTied iu Salt Lake City bv Bnj;liani
Yonn;^ October 29, 1840, to Amanda Hradley, danjiliter
of Thomas J. and Betsey (Kroll) Bradley. In March,
1850, they came to Manti on a visit and were can^ht iu
a, snowstorm and the last thirty-tive miles Mr. Henrie
and Mrs. Henrie's brother Jerome hauled her on a hand
sled. lie served in the Walker and Black Hawk wars;
was commissioned by (Jovermtr Durkee captain of Com-
pany A, Infantry I^irst Battalion, Secouil Regiment Nau-
voo Legion. Was Sheriff of the county one year. City
Treasurer thi^e years, senior president of the Forty-
♦■ighth (juorum of Seventies for about thirty-tive years.
By this wife he had fourteen child ri^u, all boin in
Manti except the tirst, viz. : ^lary A., ^lyra E., Susan L.,
I)ani(d, Diantha, James, Jerome B., William, Melinda
E., Marjiaret p]., Luna A., Thomas J., Jedidiah and
Loren, tlie hist three are deceased, lie also married a
secoiul wife, Snsan, daiijihter of Ellis and Elizabeth
Coleman, by whom he had twelve children, all born in
Manti, (\f which Jose]»h T., Baclicl, Artlmr, Samuel, Cora
and Ellis are liviuj;-.
rn(d(^ Daniel, as lu^ is familiaily calh^l, endured ail
the i)rivations and trials incident to ijioneer life, but he
still survives, a. stalwait for tnith and honesty, immova-
ble in his honest convictions and a man always to be re-
lied u])on.
llEXKlE, JEROME B., farmer, son of Daniel and
ri Amanda, was . born in Manti November 25, 1800.
/ He was broniilit up on a farm and oavus sixty-live
acres. Was for many years en^aiicd in freightinj^- farm
])roduce to the niinin<i camps of I'tali and Xevada. About
1888, in company with Hans Larsen, he built a sawmill
in Six-]Mile- canyon, where he was engaged in getting out
timber from the mountains till 1890. Was maiTied in
Manti :March 27, 1889, to :Mary C, daughter of Peter and
Anne Madsen Westenskow, born in Manti, November 3,
1808. She had three children: Jerome, Calvin H. and
Harold, all deceased. ^Mfe died February 10, 1892. He
was man-ied again ^Nfarch 7, 1893, to Thea, daughter of
Thomas S. and Martha Lund, born in Salem, Utah, April
JEZREEL. SHOMAKER,
MANTI.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 131
13, 1870. Tliev have two ebildreu: Alpliouso aud
Irven L.
II OGG AN, JAMES AV., merchant, was boru in Diin-
M fermline, Fifeshire, Soothmd, Febrnary 25, 1854.
' The family came to Salt Lake City in 1863, whei'e
his father engaged in stone qnariying- and was killed
in the quarries near Fort Douglas June 29, 1871. His
mother died in Salt Lake City February 3, 1895. At the
age of 17 he took his father's business and filled con-
tracts for stone, then engaged as teamster for five years.
In 1877 he came to Manti aud engaged in lumbering,
afterwards as a contractor in building Utah Southern
and Eio Grande Western railroad. About 1885 he
purchased the Manti steam sawmill, Avhich he run for
live years, when a fire consumed all he had, about |10,-
000. Inside of two days he had secured an extensive
contract on the Eio Grande Western railroad and set
men and teams to work. He aud his brother William
established the present business in 1892, he purchased
his brother's interest in January, 1895, and has a suc-
cessful trade in general merchandise. He is also en-
gaged in wool-growing, having about 5000 sheep. Is
a stockholder in the Manti City Savings Bank and Cen-
tral LTtah Wool Company, assisting in the organization
of both. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. Mr. Hoggan
is an energetic, enterprising business man and ranks
high among the merchants of the county. His Avife was
Sarah, daughter of John and Ann Davis Eosser. They
A\'ere married in Salt Lake City January 11, 1883, and
have six children: — Walter J., Louise S., Eosser J., Isa-
bel le, Nellie J. and William M.
11 OGGAX, THOMAS A., of :\[auti, is a dealer in geu-
jl eral merchandise. ^Ir. Hoggan is a native of Iowa
' and came to ^lanti in 1879. After his arrival here
he worked at his trade of carpenter, also was engaged in
wool-growing. In 1895 he began in the mercantile busi-
ness and by strict attention to business has made a suc-
cess of it. He carries one Of the best selected stocks of
goods found in ^Nlanti, consisting of dry goods, groceries,
shoes, crockery, tiuAvare, etc.
182 HISTORY 01 SANPETE COUNTY.
M OLAI, CHEISTIAN PETEKSEN, farmer, was bom in
jl Deimiaik Mav 27, 1840. He was raised on a farm,
* joined the Mormon Church in 18G2 and in 1864
came to Utah, diivinsi- an ox team loaded with merchan-
dise to Salt Lake City. Kesided in Ephraim one year, and
in 18(j5 came to ^Manti, where he worked at anytliing he
could get to do until he was able to buy a fann. He now
owns lifty acres. Took part in the Black Hawk war, do-
ing his share in guarding and chasing the Indians. For
many years he has been president of the Elders' quorum
and is an enthusiastic worker in the church. He was
married in jManti to I>(M'tha M. Christiansen, who died,
leaying one child, Christian P. Again married to Helena
M. Xeilsen. They haye six children: Helena M., Neils
C, Caroline jSF., Mary C, Charles A. and Heniw M.
llifSIOKI), EDWIN TII():N1AS, :M. 1)., son of John S.
ji and Jane S., \yas born in London, England, Janu-
' ary 10, 1868. He studied in the Woodgrange Col-
lege, and at the age of 18 years held three diplomas from
the College of Precei)tors, and one from the Society <d"
Apotli(M-ari<^s, Loiuhtn. He registered as medical student
in London. During the summer yacations he continued
liis studit^ in the office of Dr. John Reeks.
In tlie fall of 1887, he, with his brother, Dr. William
J. Hosford, ])ur(hased the practice of Dr. St. John of
Manti, and in comj-any with their mother, they left Lon-
don for Ctah, where they haye since resided. ■ In 1892-93
he took a course at the Keokuk Medical College, Iowa,
giying especial study to the diseases of women and chil-
dren, and receiyed tlie degree of ]M. D. from there on
March 7, 181)3. He is a fraternal man, being a Past
Grand of Temple City Lodge No. 23, I. O. O. F.; also
treasurer of Unity Forum No. 1319, H. F. B. O. He it
also a member of tlie A. O. F. He is surgeon to the S. P.
V. Eailway, and also medical, examiner for all the lead-
ing life insurance companies. He was married on Janu-
ary 30, 1889, to Ethella C, daughter of Hon. Luther T.
and Lola A. Tuttle, who was born in jNIanti, May 10, 1870.
They haye four children, Albert E., Jennie L., Winnifred
C. and Leo W.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 183
II OSFORD, WILLIAM JOSEPH, M. 1)., son of John
Jl S. and Jane S., was born in London, England,
/ September G, 1865. From his youth up he was
engaged in preparing for the medical profession. Com-
mencing his literary studies at the early age of seven
years, at the age of 15 he passed his examination in Arts
at the Society of Apothecaries, London, Eng., being the
youngest person to do so. He entered on his medical
studies at the London Hospital, Whitechapel Road, Lon-
don, Eng., and receiving his certificate fix)m there, also
taking his examination at the Apothecaries Hall in
1887 and receiving a license from there. He served as
a volunteer assistant surgeon during the war and cam-
paign in Egypt. He also took charge of his uncle's prac-
tice at Stratford, Essex, while studying at the hospital.
In the fall of 1887 he, with his brother, Dr. E. T. Hos-
f<. rd, purchased the practice of Dr. St. John of Manti
and left London for Utah, their mother accompanying
them, August 1, 1887. They have since resided here.
III the years of 1889-90 he again took a course at the
University of Colorado, studying diseases of the eye, ear,
uose and throat as a specialty, receiving the degree of
M. D. from that institution in May, 1890. Dr. Hosford
is an enthusiastic member of fraternal societies, being
a member of the F. A. M., I. O. O. F. in all its branches,
being Past Grand and District Deputy Grand Master
and Past Chief Patriarch, and in conjunction with two
other members, being the pioneer of Odd Fellowship in
Southern T'Ttah. He is also a member of the A. O. F.
and H. F. B. O. He is Medical Examiner for all the
leading life insurance companies and surgeon for the
Rio Grande Western and Sanpete Valley railroads. Was
also Quarantine Phvsician for Manti Citv. He married
or. July 28, 1890, Lillie B., danghter of Hon. L. T. and
Lcla A. Tuttle, born in Manti, October 3rd, 1867. They
have four children, Kathleen L., Frederic W^., Eileen A.
and Erma B.
IIOFGAARD, HON. JOHN H., Surveyor of Sanpete
(1 County, is the son of Rasmus H. and Magdalene
' Hougaard, and was born on the island of Falster,
Denmark, November 10, 1842. His boyhood days were
134 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
spent on a farm. The family were converted to the Mor-
mon faith in their native land, and emigrated to Utah
in the fall of 18()2, settling in Manti. The family con-
sisted of thi*ee sons and three danghters. The father was
a very zealous member of the church and spent most of
his comfortable fortune in the cause. He brought sixty-
five persons from Denmark to Utah besides his own fam-
ily, at his private expense. The parents both died in
Manti, the father, February 27, 1875, and the mother,
I'ebruaiT 19, 1881. Our subject studied the English lan-
guage before coming to this country, and after his ar^
rival here stu(li<Ml in the Union Academy of Salt Lake,
afterward un^igcd into the Desei'et University. He also
stu<lied surveying, photography and telegraphy. He was
the tirst telegra])h operat(>r in ]Manti, which occupation
he followed two years, when he returned to his native
1,1 nd on a mission leaving luM'e in the s])riug of 1800, and
\\.oi'king for the good of tlu' church until the fall of 1870.
Upon his return he followed the business of a traveling
l>hotographer two years in southern Utah. He then
entered the office of county surveyor as deputy and
serv(^(l three yeai-s when he received another call and
■went to southern Colorado as surveyor for the church.
He located and platted the tAvo towns of Ephraim and
Manassa, beside «loing considerable sm'veying on canals
and ditches in inigate the new settlement. On his re-
turn to Manti he was in 1880 elected to the olffice of
county surveyor which he has since filled, excepting two
years. He is assisted by his son, Jolm A., who is also
deputy county recorder and deputy postmaster. Mr.
Hougaard is manager and a large stockh(dder in the
Manti Union flouring mills, and is also a stockholder in
the Co-op store, and the Manti City Savings Bank. He
was interested in the first grist mill built in ^Mayfield.
He is also inter-ested in wool-growing, having a band of
about 1000 head of sheep. He is a charter member and
was the first past master of Manti Lodge No. 23, A. O. T".
W. He Avas mayor of Manti four years, and member of
the City Council six years. ]Mr. Hougaard is an enter-
prising, energetic citizen of the kind which ludp to build
up a toAvn, and is highly esteemed by his fellow towns-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 135
men, Avho look. upon him as a leader in enterprises of mer-
it, lie married in .^[anti, .Mav 11, ISOO, to Petrea, dani^li-
ter of Andrew (\ and Dortliea Petersen, born in Jylland,
Denmark, May 30, 1852. Their children are as follows:
John H., Jr., born December 15, 1871, died January 3,
1872; Magdalene Doi'thea, born April 28, 1873, died No-
vember 7, 1879; Rosetta Petrea, born July 22, 1875, died
Februaiy 18, 1891; John A., born July 21, 1877; Magnola,
born July 7, 1880; Blanche, born Janimiy 18, 1883; Clara
Bell, born March 12, 1885; Ralph, born Februaiy 18,
1887; Anthon, born October 4, 1889; Vera, born Noy em-
ber 4, 1894.
JEN8EX, FKEDEKK^K, farmer, of Manti, son of Louis
and Chi-istina (Poth), was born in Copenhagen,
Denmai-k, ]May 27, 1800. Parents joined the Mor-
juon church and in 18()() stai-ted for Zion, but the father
died on the plains; mother is now liying in jNIanti. Fred
was raised a farmer and has followed it all his life. I'or
several years he freighted produce to the mining camps
of Nevada, and in the fall for many years he has run a.
threshing machine. He also tried woolgrowing a couple
of years, but farming is his successful business. He has
a nice fann of eighty acies north of town and a c(nnforta-
ble residence in town. Mr. Jensen is a worthy citizen
and well liked by the people. In 1895 they elected him
to represent them in the City Council and he was re-
elected in 1897. He was married January ({, 1881, to
Christina ]M., daughter of Peter and Maria Lund, born in
Denmark ^lay 11, 18(>1. They have seven children, as
follows: Frederick P., ]\faranda, Katie, Henry, Glen,
MeiTill and Earle.
JENSEN, BISHOP HANS, of :Manti, son of Peter and
Margaretta (Peterson), was born in Hals, Aalsborg,
Denmark, June 24, 1829. In November, 1853, the
Ijarents, with their two boys, Hans and Lauritz, started
for the home of the Saints in Utah. When they reached
Hull, England, the father died. In crossing the ocean
136 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Hans mariied Mary Ericksen. In March they reached
New Orleans, and continued their journey up the river,
and finally cami^ed near Kansas City, where the mother
died. Here Lauritz, then 10 years old, joined a camp of
freighters hauling goods to Fort Defiance, N. M., and
Hans heard nothing of him for seventeen years. He is
now an ex-Judge in Manassa, Colo. October 4, 1854, Hans
arrived in Salt Lake and reached Manti the same year,
where he has since been engaged in farming and wool-
growing. About twenty years he was also engaged in
selling faiin implements and is a director in the Manti
Co-op. He has been a member of the ('ity Council several
years. Seven years he was bishop's counsellor, and the
last twenty years he has been bishop) of the South ward
of Manti. In 1865 he went on a mission to Denmark
and was gone three and one-half years. In 1878 he was
sent by the church to lielp locate ^Nlauassa and Sauford
in Colorado. He took his two cliildren, Mary and Mari-
nus. In i-eturning he had to ]>ass througli a hostile Indian
country', and as the Ouray war was then in progress, he
had several narrow escapes, but through coolness and
courage he esca])e(l injury. Second wife, Maria Ras-
mussen, has six children. Christian K., Elvina, Ma<iT A.,
Louis, Erastus and Catherine, deceased. Third wife,
^laria C. Jorgensen, has eleven (•hi1(lr<MK Mary L., Haus
P., ^larinus, deceased, Stency, Sophrouia, Margaret, Hil-
da, Tvinda, Cai'oliuc, Cicrtrinh- and May, deceased. The
bishop is a prominent citizen and avcII liked by his people.
JENSEN, OLE, woolgrower, son of Canute and Bodel,
was born in Denmark, September 18, 1849, and
came to Utah with his parents, in 1862, stopping
at Provo, and finally locating in Gunnison. He took
part in the Indian wars and at the age of 18 removed
to Scipio, where his parents died in 1874. In 1879 he
was called as a missionary to Apache county, Arizona,
where he assisted in building the town of St. John. He
was one of the stockholders of the Co-op store in that
town and a clerk for three or four years, then engaged
in the furniture business, which he sold in 1887 and re-
moved to this citv. He labored for four vears in the
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 137
temple and spent a two years''mission to Denmark, His
handsome residence is a credit to tlie city. He owns
abont 2500 sheep. His wife, whom he married in Scipio,
May 16, 1870, was Magdalene, danghter of Asmus and
Elizabeth Lamp, born in Denmark, Augnst 6, 1847.
They have three children: Henry O., bom March 4, 1871,
married Annie Peterson; they have one child, Leslie O.
Helena, born March 28, 1873, wife of Ernest Madsen.
I.ydia R., born Jnne 3, 1875, teacher in Manti schools.
JOHNSON, AL^MA, farmer and stockraiser, son of
Robert and Elizabeth Johnson, was born in Manti
December 2, 1858, and brought up a fanner. He
owns about sixty acres of laud near here besides a good
home in the city. Born and reared a Latter-day Saint,
he has fulfilled a mission of over two years in England,
and is one of the ward teachers and member of the Tab-
ernacle choir. He was engaged several years in freight-
ing produce to the mining towns of Utah and Nevada,
and in November, 1897, A^'as elected a member of the City
Council on the Democratic ticket. On November 25, 1886,
he was mai'ried in the Logan Temple to Margaret E.,
daughter of Dauiel and Amau<la Henrie. She was born
in ]Manti December 23, 1861. Their family consists of
three living children: Alice, Kate D. and Alma H.,
Elizabeth being dead.
JOHNSON, ROBERT, of Manti, sou of AViliam and Ann
(EdAvards), born near Chester, England, September
4, 1823. As the family was large and poor, Robert
at an early age was put to work in a cotton factory, and
became quite an expert in cotton mill machinery. He
married and settled down, but joined the Mormon church
and concluded to come to the land of the Saints, so in
1853, with his wife and two childien, they came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an ox train, arriving in Salt Lake,
October 16, 1853. In January, 1854, they came to Manti,
where Mr. Johnson engaged in making adobes and other
occupations till he secured a farm. He folloAved farm-
ing for many years, but a few years ago he divided most
of his laud among his sons and retired. During the Black
138 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Hawk war be was a member of the Home Guard two
years. In May, 1883, lie weut on a mission to England
and labored for the cause tAvo jears. Mr. Johnson is a
man of sterling qualities, honorable and upright in his
dealings, and a good neighbor. He married January 12,
1845, to Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Elizabeth
(Clark) Johnson, born in Yorkshire^, England, October 2,
1825. Their children are Kobert, Mary E., Elizabeth A.,
Alma, Martha and Xephi.
JCJLLEY, MKS. CHELXEOHA, proprietor of tlie
Jolley IIousp, wi(h)W of Francis M., daughter of
Madison I>. and Clielnecha Smith Hamilton; was
born in Salt Lake City March 24, 1848. Her father came
to Utah in 1847, being one of the most prominent pio-
neers of San])ete county, lie setlled in ^lanti in 1840
and late]* in Mt. IMcasant, where his home and sawmill
were burned by Indians. Several residences of this city
were built by him, among them tlie piesent Snow Hotel.
He carried the mail 1o Salt Lake (ity, and was engaged
in business in X('i)hi and Moroni an<l o])erating a Houriug
mill in this city, where Ik^ died in 18()9. His wife died
here also March U, 1871). Clielnecha was maiTied to
Francis M. Jolley in Moroni Sejiteniber 3, 18(55. He was
engaged in the sliee|» liusiiu^ss, as a miller and carpentei*,
and died here NovcMuber 13, 1891. They had seven chil-
dren: Francis ]\I., l)eli)hia E., wife of (^uincy Crawford,
and Effie living; Clielnecha, Ada L., Manning 1>. and
Madison 1)., deceased.
J
ONES, ]\fOSP^S M., (»f ^Nlanti, is an expert Avorknian
in constructing and running carding mills. He
Avas born in Montgomeiwshire, North Wales,
June 4, 1826. He learned his trade of wool-carder in his
native country, where he also joined the Mormon church
in 1802 and emigrated to Salt Lake in 1869, where he
was employed over two years by Brigham Young at $4
per shift to work in the Deseret AYoolen Mills. From
there he went to Provo Avith John Hardin and they put
in eleven looms for the Provo Woolen ]Mills. In 1875 he
came to Manti and for tAventy-one years Avas employed in
J. W. HOGGAN,
MANTI.
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Christofferson's mill. In June, 1897, he took the Peacock
mill and is engaged in rolling wool for spinning. He was
man'ied in Provo in 1ST2 to Christina Feriy, by whom
he has three children, Abrani, Quendollan and Sophia,
all of Avhoni are grown up and living in Manti.
JOKGEX8EX, NIELS, farmer and stockraiser, son of
Easmus and Sophia Peterson, was born in Den-
mark, November 1, 1854. His parents joined the
Mormon church and came to this city in 18G1, crossing
the plains in an oxtrain. Father died in Manti March
4, 1895, mother August 3, 1885. He was reared a. farmer
and owns 60 aci'es besides his home in this city. In 1882
he helped erect the first steam sawmill in Manti canyon,
owning a fifth interest, and in later years has owned a
similar share in a threshing machine. He was a mem-
ber of the City Council for three years. His wife was
Dorthea, daughter of Jens and Charlotte Hansen, bom
in Manti, March 20, 1856. Her parents were among the
first Danish families in the city, coming here in 1853,
her father being a leader among his people. They were
married in Manti, February 13, 1879, and have had ten
children: James, Louise, Ernest, Fredei-ick, Helen, Es-
ther, Eunice, Stanley and Rnsalia, living; Isabel, dead.
JUDD, JOSEPH, Sheriff, son of Samuel and Catherine
Haynes, was born in Birmingham, England, Feb-
ruaiy 2, 1849. He came to LTtah with his mother
and family, four sons and four daughters, in 1864, the
father coming in 1862. Two girls and one boy died on
the way, the others crossing the plains in TS^arren's and
Kimball's and Lawrence's ox trains. He and his brother
Thomas drove ox teams, walking all the way. They lo-
cated in St. George, Joseph learning the carpenter and
stair-builder's trade and becoming a prominent me-
chanic. He was one of the foremen in building the St.
George Temple and a contractor and merchant at Silver
Eeef, where he made the coffin for "Dutch Jake," the
first man who died there. Was Deputy Sheriff of Wash-
ington county for several years and active in suppressing
the Silver Reef strike in 1881. In 1884 he came to Manti
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140 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and assisted in constructing tide magnificent spiral stairs
in the temple.
He was foieman in erecting the Garfield Beach re-
sort and the architect's superintendent in constructing
the famous Saltair Beach, and foreman in building sev-
eral prominent houses of Salt Lake City. He worked at
his trade in this citv and served as Justice of the Peace.
In 1804 he was appointed Probate Judge by President
i^leveland and held the office till it was abolished in
189H. He was elected Sheriff in November, 1896, and is
an able and efficient officer. In company with Alexander
Tennant and Nephi Ottoscn he has managed the Manti
Lumber (\>ni])any, tlip mill being now idle on account of
government timber regulations. He is manager of the
Manti Ci-eamery. He is a charter member of the A. O.
U. W. and a pavSt master workman. He was married in
Manti and has a nice family.
KELLAB, CONliAD J., son of Daniel and Anna, was
bom in Switzerland, August 31, 1840. He was
raised in Switzerland and in 1863 removed to
Germany. Came to LTtah in 1878 and located in Manti,
whei'e he was engaged six years working on the tem-
ple. Was maiTied in Germany, October 28, 1867, to Mar-
garet Kusmout, born May 31, 1847. They have had nine
children: Conrad F., Anna, Maiw, Emily, John and Al-
bert D., living; Rika, Jacob and INIargaret, deceased.
KELLAB, JACOB, deceased, son of Daniel and Anna
Frischknecht, was born in Switzerland, June 22,
1837. He learned the trade of a weaver and em-
broiderer, joined the Momion Church in 1861 and in
1863 started for T^tah, being maiTied on board ship. On
reaching the Missouri river he was out of funds and bor-
rowed enough to pay transportation for baggage across
the plains. He and his wife had to walk most of the
way, coming in Capt. Nebeker's Church oxtrain. They
came to Manti in October, 1863, and hauled their win-
ter's wood on a handcart, which was borrowed. The
winter was spent in a little log hut, TN-ith cloth for win-
dows and doors, and in the spring they lived in a cellar
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 141
8x14 feet. They bought a lot and both went to work
and dug a ceUar and covei'ed it with willows and dirt.
He worked at what he could get in summer and wove
cloth in winter. In 18G8 he worked on the railroad and
secured money to pay his emigration debt and buy four
acres of land, and added to that by thrift and cai'eful
management, till at his death he owned over 100 acres
and was in good circumstances. They suffered many
hardships during the gTasshopper plague, having lived
for a time on bran bread and water. For nine years they
had no tea, coffee or sugar. He took part in the Black
Hawk war, was an active churchman, a high priest and
a highl}' respected citizen. Died October 3, 1892, death
being caused by falling from a load of hay. Mrs. Kellar
was called to work in the Manti tenifjle in June, 1888,
ard has labored there ten years. Her maiden name was
Anna. I\. Dierauer Heniman. They were married June
11, 1863, and have six living children, Anna, Mary, Ja-
cob, Louise, Eliza and Emily 1\. Emma and Daniel, de-
ceased.
KENNER, FOSTER R., deceased, son of Robert H. and
Hannah S. Foster, was bom in Kentucky December
9, 1823. Two of his grandfathers served in the war
of the Revolution, one as a naval commander, the other
under Washington on land. He was raised in Kentucky
aad studied medicine at Louisville. Was married in that
State to Sarah K. Kirk wood. They have four children:
Scipio A., of Salt Lake City, an attorney, newspaperman
and member of the State Legislature; Robert J., a mining-
main in the Klondike; Mary E. and William H., a news-
paperman in Idaho. His fii'st wife died in Kentucky and
he married Elizabeth E. Townsend, who soon died. He
then removed to Iowa, being station agent at Keokuk,
where he was a prominent member of the Masonic fra-
ternity, and built Kenner Lodge. In 1860 he came to
Utah and located in Salt Lake City, where he resided till
1867, when he removed to Manti with a stock of general
merchandise and kept a store for two years. He took
an active part in the Black Hawk war, holding the rank
of Colonel. Was a. contractor in building the Denver «&
142 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Kio Grande railway. Served as a director in the Co-op
store and a member of the City Council for several years.
He was a very active and prominent Democrat and was
once a candidate for Mayor, being defeated by one vote.
His third wife, now living, was Carolina Schneebely,
born in SAvitzerland September 8, 1838. They were mar-
ried in Salt Lake City by President Brigham Young and
have four living children. He died in Manti May 27,
1892. Their children are: Beauregard, Emily E., Kob-
ert E. L., Bei'tha and two deceased — Marietta E. and
Elizabeth J.
KILLPACK, WILLIAM J., farmer and stockraiser,
scm of John and Elizabeth Day Killpack, born at
Dunton Bassett, Leicestershire, England, Febru-
ary <►, 1S.*>2. Followed the business of carrier until liis
removal to America, which occurred in 1853. He arrived
in Salt Lake Cit}- September 30, 18')3, crossing the plains
by ox-train in Jacob Gates' company; remained in Salt
Lake City till the southeni move in 1858, when he re-
moved to Manti, remaining till 1863, when he went fur-
ther south and helped settle Glenwood on the Sevier. He
was there all through the Indian Avar and lost all he had.
When the settlers were driven out he returned to Manti,
where he has since resided. He ran the Spencer saAvmill
for eleven years; after that he settled down to farming
and now has a fine ranch of 100 acres about four miles
south of Manti, also a nice home in town. Was maiTied
in the Salt Lake Endowument House August 6, 1854, to
Eliza S. Sauze, daughter of William and Amy Miller
Sauze, who was born July 6, 1837. They have twelve
children living, viz.: John D., Samuel, William, Mary
E., Frederic A., John H., Edward A., Frank H., Grace,
Charles R., Jessie M., Clara A., and two deceased: Wil-
liam J. and an infant.
KJAR, JOHX C, of Manti, son of Lars C. and Mette M.
fClii-istensen), born in Hals near Aalborg, Denmark,
January 12, 1849. His parents joined the Mormon
church and started for this country in November, 1854.
The family then comprised the parents, three sons and
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 143
one dnitu;lit<n'. Three times their vessel started to cross
the Xorth Sea befoi'e tliey succeeded, and on one occasion
the ship's crew had no liope of reaching land, their ship
and all the passengers were frequently drenched. In
crossing the plains many of their company died from ex-
posure, including two of the three sons. John C. met with
a serious accident in trying to climb into the wagon. He
fell and both wheels passed over him, crushing his right
arm. No doctor was near, so the arm was bandaged in
molasses, but came out all right. They arrived in Salt
Lake in the fall of 1855, and one year later moved to
3Ianti, where the father for many years had a shoe shop
and later a harness shop. He died February 15, 1896, in
ills 80th year. Mother still survives. Our subject spent
his early life working on the farm, and when he started
out for himself secured a farm, and has been very suc-
cessful; is also engaged in raising cattle and sheep, and
is a stockholder in the IManti City Savings Bank and the
Central Utah Wool Company. Mr. K. is one of the repre-
sentative citizens of Manti. He built a nice residence in
town, aufl married January 8, 1872, to ^largaret^ daugh-
ter of Jens C. A. and Secelia Weibve, born in Denmark
May 25, 1854.
I Aix'SEN, HON. CHKISTEN P., contractor and build-
l er, Manti, son of Peter and Annie C. (Bertelseu),
^^ born in Denmark, January 10, 1840. In 1862 the
family emigrated to this country and located in Manti,
where the father followed contracting and building up to
within two years of his death, wdiich occurred in 1895, in
his 87tli year; mother still survives at the advanced age
of 84 years. When the family came to Manti, C. P. re-
mained in Salt Lake, where he engaged in various occu-
pations. He for a time Avas engaged in freighting from
For-t Benton on the Missouri to Helena, Mont.; also in
mining. December 1, 1868, he married in Heber City,
Utah, Mary, daughter of Daniel and Sarah Matthews,
born in Bedfordshire, England, August 20, 1847. Their
children are as follows: Nymphas, Peter C, deceased,
Sarah C, Mary E., Caroline, Olive, deceased, Eliza M.
and Leo,
144 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mr. Larsen moved to Manti in 1871, where he has
followed tlie business of a buildeT, and worked four years
on the Manti Temple. He was a policeman for a time,
and six years City JNIarshal, member of City Council one
term arid City Justice three terins. He was also a mem-
ber of the (Constitutional Convention, and in the fall of
1897 was nominated for Mayor, but the Republican ticket
was defeated. Mr. Laisen is a proj^ressive man, and
stands well in the estimation of the people.
CAKSEN, HAXS, SK., farmer, son <»f Lars Nielsen and
Elizabeth Hansen, was born in Denmark December
28, 1817. He joined the Mormon church and left
Denmark in December, 1852, with Capt. Fosgren's com-
pany of emiiiranls. On the road aci-oss tlie i)lains in an
ox train he manie^l Anu ^laria Joi-geuseu, a native of
Denmark. They came to Manti in 1853 and liave resided
here since, she dying several years ago. During the In-
dian Avars he acted as guard and did his share of the
work. He has a farm of tliii-ty -eight acres in the ''Old
Field," and owns his resideuce in the city. His time is
occupied in farming and carpentering. Of his thirteen
children four are living: Hans, Jr., and Nephi, of this
city; Elizabeth, Avife of Alma ^Marker, Idaho Falls, Idaho,
and ^larA', wife of Lorenzo Buchanan, OleuAvood, Utah.
pAHSEX, HANS, JK., of Manti, lumber dealer, is a
L f^on of Hans and Maria Larsen, born in Manti Feb-
ruaiT 2, 1855. The parents, a sketch of Avhom ap-
pears elsewhere, were among the first Scandinavian Mor-
mon emigrants who came to this counti'y. Our subject
was raised to farm work, and when he became of age
engaged in lumbering in the canyons. For two years
he was intei'ested in a saw mill in Manti canyon, which
they moved to Six Mile canyon, Avhere it afteinvard
burned. Since then he has been engaged in getting out
logs which he has cut into lumber at the custom mills
and disposes of the lumber in Manti. Mr, Larsen built a
fine brick residence in 1894 with modern improA^ements
at a cost of about |3000. He married in jNIanti May 15,
1878, to Elsie C, daughter of Niels P. and Elsie C. Dom-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 145
gaard, born iu Manti, March 28, 1857. They have five
children, Ellis M., Hans L., Julian D., Myrtle J. and EU-
raj . Mrs. Larsen's parents also came here Avith the first
Danish emigrants. Her father died September 21, 1890,
and mother still lives in Manti. Mr. Larsen has lived in
Sanpete county all his life and is well and favorably
kLown.
eATJSEX, JEXS P., farmer and woolgrower, son of
Peter and Anne O. Bertelsen, was born in Den-
mark, November 4, 1848. His parents joined the
Mormon Church and came to Utah in 1862, in Captain
Horn's train. Through the advice of Erick Ludwigsen,
who converted them, they I'emoved to Manti, where
the\" have since resided, father dying in 1896, mother
still living. AA'hen a young man he worked in the mines
of Utah and Nevada and later served as Sheriff of San-
pete county for se^^en years. He is president of the Home
Fcrum Society. He owns 50 aci'es of land, besides his
city I'esidence. and has 2700 sheep. His wife, whom he
married in ^lanti, was Edith, daughter of (xeorge P. and
Edith Patten Billings. They have seven children: Helen,
Murray, George R., Loyd B., Edith, Hem-y and Den-
ton D.' '
CAPSON H. A., fanner, son of Andrew and Christena
E., was born in Denmark April 9, 1862. The family
emigrated in March, 1864, crossing the plains in
Capt. Abner Lowiw's company, reaching ^lanti in Octo-
ber. Father followed farming and worked at his trade,
shoemaking. He died June 6, 1878. Mother died August
23, 1890. H. A. was raised here and has followed farm-
ing. Owns fifty-five acres and a few stock. Was mar-
ried in Manti November 14, 1889, to Julia C, daughter
of Aamasa E. and Olive Merriam, born in Manti, May 17,
1867. They have had five children: Harold L., Edgar
and Br\'an, living; Harold and Llewellyn, deceased.
CIVINGSTON, WILLIAM D., Attorney-at-Law, has
his office in the Bank building, Manti, son of
William and Lillias (Dick) Livingston, bom
March 26, 1871, in Salt Lake City. When at the age of
146 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
10, the family moved to Fountain Green, this county,
where he managed a fai'm for his father for several
years, then bought a mill and manufactured shingles
about two years, taught school one year at Wales, and
two 3 ears at Fountain Green, during which time he was
principal.
In the fall of 1894, he was elected County Recorder
of Sanpete Count}-, on the Republican ticket. He re-
signed that position in July, 1896, being appointed Pros-
ecuting Attorney for the county, to succeed Judge J.
Cochran. He held the office until Januaiy 1, 1897, hav-
ing been renominated b}^ his party, but was defeated at
the polls. Being admitted to the bar, he has practiced
before the District Courts held at Nephi, Manti and Rich-
field. Was elected City Justice of the Peace in 1895, re-
signed that office in 1897. Is attorney for the Manti City
Savings Bnnk, and a stockholder therein. Has stock
in the INIanti Messenger, of whidi company he is a direc-
tor and was one of tlie lessees, and assisted also in its
publication. His ]»r;»<ti(e as an attorney is remunera-
tive and he is a rising and promising man in his profes-
sion; looked up to as one to depend upon where good
judgment and keen perceptive abilities are required.
He was married in Manti Temple September 15, 1892,
to INIiss Annie B., daughter of Rsismns and Annie C.
Anderson of Fountain Gretm, and a native of Sanpete
County, born in Fountain Green ]March 30, 1870. They
have three children, viz.: AYilliam R., Ernest E. and
Annie L.
f 0\A^RY, HON. JOHN, is one of the pioneers of Utah,
I and tirst settlers of Manti, born in Lewis county,
^< Mo., January 31, 1829, is a son of John and May
Wilcox Lowry. He was -a farmer and our subject was
raised on a farm. The father was one of the earliest
members of the Mormon Church, having joined in Lewis
C( unty. Mo. The family, consisting of father and mother
and six children, viz., James H., John, Abner, Susan L.,
Mary A., George M. and Sarah J., came to Utah in 1847.
This was the year Salt Lake City was first settled, and
the family came in soon after the pioneers. In 1849, the
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family came to Manti, where they have since resided, the
father being the first bishop, called August 26, 1850.
Soon after their arrival in Manti, Parley P. Pratt, with
a company of nearly Mtj men, sent out to explore the
jSouthern country, came to the camp for volunteers, and
our John joined the expedition. They were gone nearly
three months and that winter explored the country
along the Eio Virgin river and all through Southern
I'^tah, he having to cross the mountains on snow shoes
on his return. From the favorable reports made of this
expedition, settlers went down and located Utah's Dixie.
In 1850, he with eleven others went from Salt Lake
("it}', located and ran two ferries across Green River,
one at the lower crossing, which was on the main line
of travel to Salt Lake, and the upper to Soda Springs
and on to Oregon, remained there one year, then re-
turned to Manti, fai-ming quietly until 1853, when trou-
ble began with the Indians, Mr. Lowry having, in the
spring of 1849 been, with Col. Scott, in the first skirmish
with Indians, in a. company of 25 volunteers at Battle
Creek (since Pleasant Grove), who located the Indians
in a deep canyon east of the town, surrounding them
in the night, intending to arrest them, when the Indians
opened fire, and in the fight five Indians were killed, so
when the Walker war star-ted, every able-bodied man
was on duty, either on guard at the settlements or in the
saddle. The Indians came over from Payson canyon to
Mount Pleasant and burned a sawmill in which he had
one-third interest, attacked the people in the night, who,
being fortified, drove them oiT, killing one. During the
war Mr. Lowry was ever on the alert and took part
therein until the close of the war. In 1855 he was in
the Elk Mountain mission, where a fort and settlement
were established, in June, on the left bank of the Grand
Iviver, which was afterwards broken up by the Ute In-
dians, who killed three of the men. He made a trading
trip that season among the Navajos, returning in Octo-
ber, and was farming, trading and teaming until the
Black Hawk war of 1865 started, when he was compelled
to take an active part therein. It lasted two years,
flnring which time all were on the defensive. For many
148 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
years was interpreter for the settlers, with the Utes and
Shoshones who were around and helped make treaties
with them. He bnilt a <j;rist mill in 1858, at the Warm
Springs south of and near Manti. Has been a large
Avool grower and was engaged several years in general
merchandising, with his son^, James H., which not prov-
ing successful, they closed out in 1892. Was a member
of the City Council, terms of 1851, -53, '57 and '59; was
Assessor and (\dlector of the county four years, County
C'lerk two years. Was elected to the iiist State Legis-
lature on the Republican ticket, and has always been
an active man in politics. He belonged to the Nauvoo
Legion Avhen at tlie age of sixteen, in Xauvoo, 111. He
has a commission, dated December 31, 1853, paymaster,
with rank of First Lieutenant, Battallion of Infantry,
Sanpete Milita.iy district of the Nauvoo Legion, signed
lirigliam Young, (jovemor, and A. W. Babbitt, Sec-
ret a rj-.
He mairied in Manti, October 27, 1851, Sarah J.
Brown, daughter of James (1 and Eunice, who were
among tlie first settlers of Manti, and afterwards moved
to LTtah's Dixie, wliere both died at a ripe old age. By
this union Mr. Lowiw had nine childix^n, John, James H.,
deceased, Sarah, William B., Eunice, Olive, Ida, Dora
and Ethel, has 54 grandchildren. He maiTied (2) Mary
A. Allen, daughter of Daniel, a pioneer of 1850. Chil-
dren, Daniel, Mary A., Clara, Eva, Diantha and Orson.
Mr. Lowry was always thorough, active and industrious,
took a keen interest in all things periaining to the town,
and enjoyed in a degree the confidence of his associates,
and is a prominent member of the INlormon Church.
1 0\\'KY, JOHN, JK., farmer and wool-grower, was
I born in Manti, Oct. 3, 1852. He is a. sou of Hon. John
^w and Sarah J. (Brown) Lowry, who were among the
earliest settlers of Manti. When John reached the age
of 15 he engaged for several years in hauling produce to
the mining camps of Utah and Nevada, and then took
up 1()0 acres of land south of Manti, where he raises
mostly ha\, and keens from 40 to 50 head of stock. He
is also interested in wool-growing with his brother, Wil-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 149
liain B., aud tliey own over 3000 head of sheep. He is
also a stockholder in the Central Utah Wool Co., the
Messenger Printing:, Co., president of the North Six-
Mile Creek Irrij^atiou Co., and secretary and treasurer of
the Pioneer Water Co. He was a policeman about four-
teen years. City Marshal a number of years and Consta-
ble. He has built a nice residence in town. Mr. Lowry
is one of the substantial men of Mauti, and is an honor-
able and upright citizen. He married March 13, 1870,
Kency, daughter of William and Henrietta Anderson,
who was also born in Manti, September 12, 1855. Their
children are Lawrence, Harold, Irwin, Sarah J., Henri-
etta, Olive, Kosella, Naomi and Eva; Kenneth and Wil-
liam deceased.
I OWRY, WILLIAM B., farmer and stock-raiser, son
I of John aud Sarah T. Brown Lowiy, was born in
^» Manti, December 21, 1857, aud reared upon the
farm. He owns a nice farm of 120 acres, one and a half
miles south of the city, and has an interest with his
father and brother, John, in a 700-acre tract, which is
managed veiy successfully by the brothers, who have
over oue hundred head of cattle and several thousand
sheei). He is well known as a musician, and has served
as school trustee for one term and Treasurer of the city
for six years. He is one of the stockholders of the Cen-
tral Utah Wool Co., and a prominent man in the com-
munit}^ He was mari4ed November 11, 1881, to Ellen
Hansen, daughter of Jens and Charlotte Peterson Han-
sen.
She Avas born in Manti, July 18, 1858, her parents
being among the early settlers of 1853. Her father die(}
here, and her mother is living at the age of 69 years. The
family consists of six children, Ella, Wliliam H., Gerald,
Charlotte, James H. and Maurice.
I UDYICKSON, EIvIK, farmer, was born in Copenha-
I gen, Denmark, April 22, 1824. He joined the Mor-
^^ mon church in 1851, and with his wife and son
Peter J. emigrated to Utah. They crossed the plains in
Percy Olsen's ox train company, reaching Salt Lake City
150 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
October 5, 1854. He located in Manti aud took up ten
acres of laud, following the trade of a weaver. lu both
Indian wars he took an active part aud his sou Peter J.
was killed in the I>la<k Hawk war. He now owns twenty
acres of tine farniiu".* land west and ninety acres south of
the city. His wife, whom he married in Denmark June
16, 1814, was ^laiy rhristo})liersou, the mother of Peter
J., their only child. The second wife, married here, was
Christina Larsen, wlio had but one child; both are dead.
His third wife, Annie St<Mk, resides in S^terliug. They
have had ten children: (Mii-istena, INIary, Emily, Annie,
Erick, So])ln()uie, Katy Lillian, Elmer, Yida Leonia aud
INIinuie M. (deceased).
I UKE, CHAKLES O., lai uier, of Mauti, is a sou of Wil-
I liam aud Emma (Perkins) Luke, born in Manches-
^w ter, Euiiland, .Taunary 25, 1829. In 1853 he came to
this country aud ci-ossed tiie ])laius in an ox train with
Capt. A. Hai'uiou, arriviu<;- in Mauti in December in time
to join the Mauti militia aud take part in the Walker
war. He subsequently took part in the Black Hawk
W'ar. Roon after his arrivel he took uj) a piece of land
and has made farmiuji his occupation. He has now a
farm of 40 acres, and his residence in town. Mr. Luke
has always been a. worker in the Sunday school, in which
he was a teacher some thirty years. He married in Man-
chester, Euiilaud, February 27, 1853, ]\riss Ann Beaver,
and the folh)wiuji- are their children. The living reside
in Orangeville, Emers^ county, except Charles W., Emma
A., deceased, Charles W., farmer, Elizabeth C, Sarah J.
and ]\rarv 'SI., deceased, Margaret B., wife of Christian
•Poulsen, Thomas J., deceased, Joseph O., farmer, aud
Benjamin F., who is a scliool teacher and secretar;\'-treas-
urer and business manager of the Co-op. store. Mr. Luke
liad the misfortune to lose his wife September 14, 1888.
I I'KE, JOHN T., farmer, son of AA'iliam aud Mary,
I was born in Mauti, May 26, 1861. He was raised
^^ to farming, and at the age of 16 began freighting
produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada, which
he followed several vears. Now owns and cultivates a
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HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 151
nice little faiiii. A\'as maiTied in St. George, October
19, 1881, to Heurietta C, daughter of Oswald aud Cath-
erine Barlow, born in Salt Lake City, June IT, 1861.
They have had six children: John H., Grace H., Mary
('., Vera E. and Emma ^[., living; Winford, deceased.
I IKE, ilOX. WILLIAM, farmer, of Manti, was born
I in Manchester, England, September 2, 1834. His
^ parents were A\'illiam and Emma (Perkins) Luke.
His father was one of the early members of the Mormon
church; was a machinist by trade, and came to Sanpete
county in 1850. Of the family, three sons, the eldest be-
ing married, followed him here, arriving in Salt Lake
October 16, 1853, with Capt. Harmon's train. In Decem-
ber they came to Manti. The father, with three others,
was Ivilled by the Indians and his team and wagon
stolen at Eountain Green while en route to Salt Lake to
meet his sons. Our subject arrived here while the
Walker war was in i)rogre8s and took his part in it and
later Avhen the Black Hawk war broke out he was a
Lieutenant in Company B of the home militia. In 1851
he took up some land near Manti and now has a nice
farm of thirty-six acres beside a veiw comfortable home
in town. He is an active, energetic man in business and
politics and stands well in the community. Is a stock-
holder in the Manti Co-op and for several years was a
director; was for a time president of the Co-op Herding
Institution, and is a stockholder in the new Union
Flouring Mills. He was a. member of the school board
five years. Supervisor thirteen years. County Commis-
sioner three years. City Council several years, and Mayor
of the city four years. He was married Januaiw 10, 1857,
to Mary, daughter of William and Elizabeth Haydock,
Their children are: William H., George H. (deceased),
John T., Joseph (deceased), Mary E., Elizabeth A., Char-
lotte J., Alonzo (deceased), Franklin (deceased) and
Albert E.. Mrs. Luke came to LTtali with her mother in
n hand cart company in 1856. Many of the company died
of exposure aud her mother lost an eye through the same
'ause.
152 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTy.
I UND, CHRISTIAN 1\, son of Christian C. and Stine
I M. Peterson, was born in Ybe, Jyland, Denmark,
^^ FebruaiT 24, 1832. He learned the trade of a oar-
I>enter and millwrij'ht, and owned a mill, which he sold
before coming to this country'. Joined the Mormon
Church in 1867 and in 1868 came to Utah with his fam-
ily, crossing the plains in an oxtrain under Bishop Hans
Jensen, and located in Manti, where he followed his
trade. He ran a flouring mill for fourteen years, and in
ccmpany with Greorge Sidwell and George Spicer, built
the Excelsior flouring mill, now run by Louis F. Becker,
Was maiTied in Snested, Denmark, in December, 1858,
to Mary A. Horeted. She died in Denmark, leaving one'
son, Thomas, now a resident of Ephraim. Married again
in December, 1862, to Mai*ia Petersoui, a native of Den-
mark. She died Octobea* 0th, 1896. Her children are
Christian, Stine M. and Peter, living; Christian and Mary
A., deceased.
fX\ ACKEY, JOHN, farmer, of Manti, born in Lancaster
/ i I county. Pa., :\Iay 20, 1838. The family joined the
I * Mormon cliurch about 1836, and emigrated to this
country and settled in Manti in 1852, with a family of
five, Harriet, Ann, Samuel, Sarah and John. The family
took up land near Manti and took part in the Indian
troubles, both in the Walker and Black Hawk wars. The
father died August 9, 1890. Mr. Mackey has a good farm
of 60 acres, and a comfortable home in town. He is one
of the representative citizens of Manti. He married
November 11, 1862, Maria, daughter of James and Han-
nah Davenpoi-t, by whom he had two children, Joseph S.
(deceased), and Elizabeth A., wife of A. Reid. His wife
died and he again married, March 4, 1868, to Susannah,
daughter of Henry and Ann Parsons, who died March
26, 1885, leaving nine children, Phoebe A., John, Dora
B., Ann E., Henry, Sarah E. (deceased), Susanna, James
A. and Luella.
rr\ ADSEN, DAVID, farmer, son of Hans and Anna
/ I I Christiansen, was born in Manti, June 25, 1858,
' ' and raised a farmer. He owns about 50 acres of
good land, and has a nice, new residence in the city. His
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 153
wife was Olive C, daughter of Amasa E. aud Olive D,
Merriam, born in Manti, March 27, 18G3. Thej were
married in Logan temple, November 14, 1883, and have
four living ehildren, Orliu, born October 1, 1885, Harold,
November 2, 1888; Leonia, " September 3, 1890, and
Frances, December 25, 1896, Amasa E. being dead.
IJl ADSEX, JAMES 1'., postmaster, proprietor of Mad-
/ 1 I sen House and agent Co-op Wagon and Machine
' ^ Co., was born in Kanders, Denmark, June 9, 1860.
The family emigrated to Utah in 1863 and located in
Manti, AA'heie the parents died. He was raised on the farm
and educated in the common schools, taking a two-years'
course in the Deseret University. Was engaged as a
teacher for live or six years, and entered the employ of
the Co-op. \\'agon ami Marhine Co. as traveling sales-
man, where he has since worked successfully, except dur
ing the years 1895-156, when he was clerk of Sanpete coun-
ty, elected on the only successful Republican ticket. He
handles all kinds of implements, machinery and vehicles,
and is a successful salesman. The Madsen House was
opened under his management early in 1898, newly fur-
nished, aud is headquarters for commercial travelers. He
was ai)pointed postmaster by President McKinley, and
took charge of the oftice December 1, 1897.
His wife was Grace E., daughter of Amasa and Mar
til a. Tucker, born in Faiiwiew, May 15, 1875. They were
married in Fairview, June 12, 1895, and have one child,
f\arlisle B., born :March 22, 1896.
^Y^ ADSEN, JENS, farmer, of Manti, son of Haus and
Ml Annie ((3hristensen), born in Denmark January 22,
' ^ 1848. The family joined the Mormon Church, and
in the fall of 1852 emigrated to this country. Their com-
pany was the first Danish Mormon emigrants who cam:e
to this country. Capt. Fosgreen brought them out and
they crossed the plains with ox teams, arriving in Salt
Lake City about one year from the time they left their
native land. The Church authorities advised them to
locate in Sanpete county^, so they came to Spring City,
but shortlv after removed to Manti. The father was a
154 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
carpenter and Avheelwriglit, wliicli occupation he fol-
lowed here for manj^ years. He died in October, 1873,
and the mother Julj^ 24, 1868. Jens has followed farm-
ii;g and now has a nice farm of 120 acres near town, well
stocked, and a home in toAvn. He took part with the
others in the Black Hawk war. In. 1866 he made a trip
back to the river in a church train after emigrants. Mr.
Madsen is one of ]Manti's representative citizens. He
married January 23, 1871, Mary, daughter of Rasmus H.
and Magdalene Hougaard, born in Denmark, March 5,
1848, died May 28, 1891, leaving four children, Frank,
Charlotte A. (deceased), Frederick I. and Nettie.
rr\ ADSEX, PETEK H., farmer, of Manti, is a son of
111 Henneng and Karen, born in Denmark, October 1,
' ^ 1847. In 1866 the i)arents emigrated to this country
Avith four children. They crossed the plains in an ox-
train, and Avhen the}' reached Echo canyon the mother
died. They located in Manti, where the father died in
1890. Peter IT. has made farming the occupation of his
life, in Avhich he has been quite successful, having at
present a fine farm of 180 acres and a nice residence just
north of the Temple. He is president of the Manti Co-op.
Sheep-Herding and Wool-GroAving Institution, and a
large stockholder. Mr. Madsen is a representative far-
mer o'f Sanpete county, and an honorable, upright man.
He Avas married in Salt Lake City, December 12, 1870, to
Maria, daughter of Jens and Sophia Hansen. Their chil-
dren are Cora D., Nelson, Antoinette, Luella, Eunice, Or-
son, Frances and Stanford.
rr\ AIBEN, JOHN BPAY, second counsellor in presi-
I 1 I dency of the Sanpete Stake of Zion, son of William
f y and Catherine Williams Carter, was born in Brigh-
ton, Sussex, England, June 16, 1826. He was baptized Iby
John Banks, London, England, July 27, 1848. Ordained
a Deacon by John Banks January 10, 1849. Was or-
dained a Priest by John Hyde, Sr., November 5, 1849,
and an Elder by Apostle John Taylor June 16, 1850. Was
appointed president of Frisbury Branch, London confer-
ence, December 7, 1851, and president of Holborn Branch
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 155
April 30, 1854. Started for Utah April 22, 1855., when
he was appointed president of the First ward ship, Sam-
uel Curling. Was appointed Chaplain in Capt. Moses
Tliurston's Independent company July 3, 1855. Arriyed
in Salt Lake City September 28, 1855. Was ordained a
Seyenty in the Eighth quorum by John Brown February'
17, 1856, and ordained president of the quorum by Presi-
dent Joseph Young December 11, 1857. Appointed bishop
of Manti August 1, 1875, and ordained a High Priest and
set apart as Bishop by President Brigham Young Au-
gust 2, 1875. Set apart as second counsellor in presi-
dency of Sanpete Stakei by President Brigham Young-
July 7, 1877, and set apart as first assistant to president
of Manti temple by Apostle A. H. Lund October 18, 1891.
rn ARTIX, REV. GEORGE W., pastor of the Presby-
1 I I terian Church, was born of Scotch-Irish parentage
f I in Hocking County. Ohio. He was brought up on
a faiTu, receiying a common school education. He taught
district schools four winters, being conyertecl to Chris-
tianity during the time. When 23 years of age he entered
the Ohio Uniyersity at Athens, from which he graduated
in the class of '75 with the degree of B. A. After teaching
another year as principal of schools at Willoughby, Ohio,
he entered Union Theological Seminary, New York, from
which he graduated in the class of '79. Recognizing a
call to preach the gospel, he was licensed by the presby-
tery of Athens June 27, 1879. He was married at Lan-
caster, Ohio, July 15, 1879, to Matilda Peebles Work, and
with her came to Manti in September, 1879, taking
charge of the Presbyterian Church here and at Ephraim.
He was ordained by the presbyter^' of Utah at Logan
August 21, 1880. From 1881 to 1881 he caiTied on regu-
lar work and superintended the erection of the church .it
Manti and chapels at Ephraim and Gunnison. He was
district missionary in the presbyters^ of Utah and Wood
Riyer from 1881 to 1887, but resigned to continue work
in Manti. April 27, 1893, he was installed pastor of the
church at Manti, where he remains. He is an enthusias-
tic church worker and commands the respect of all.
156 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
rn AYLETT, WILLIAM F., retired farmer and mer-
/ 1 I chant, son of James and Mary Vau<»bn Maylett^
I I was born in Shropshire, England, April 10, 182G.
His mother died when he was three days old, and befoi'e
his eighth 3 ear his father died, leaving him alone, when
he was compelled to do odd jobs to earn his board for
three years. When 11 yeai*s of age he entered the racing
stables and became (juite a famous jockey in England,
so that when oidy 17 he had ridden in many noted races.
He followed the jockey business until 1811, when he
joined the Moiiiion church and soon quit the turf, as four
weeks after IxM-oming a church member he started out as
a traveling elder. In Lsr^i he came to the LTnited States,
being marrie<l I0 Bessie Ku<ld on April (Jtli of that year
while on his way across the ocean.
During the years 1853 to 1850 he was stationed at
Keokuk, Iowa, to kee]) the several church members to-
gether who could not journey to Salt Lake. While in this
city he was engaged in a largi* wholesale and retail hard-
ware store. In 185() he came to Utah with an ox team,
and paid the way of eight othei-s, having to boiTOW the
money necessary, lie traveled in ('apt. jNIerrill's com-
pany, arriving in Salt Lake (Mty in August, when he was
counselled by Presidents Young and Kimball to con-
tinue to San])ete, which he did, and located in Manti.
After beginning fann work he was called to return to
Keokuk with a hand-cart company, and started from Salt
I..ake City April :23, 1857. They took no live stock, but
were harnessed and hitched to the carts. In his team
were Daniel Mcintosh, William Harris and himself,
forming a spike— one on each side and one in the lead —
he being the leader.
They went to Keokuk, where they were engaged in
various kinds of missicmary work until 1858, when he
was called home, driving back with horses and wagons.
He returned to Manti, and in 1802 was counselled by
President Young to start, a daily to see whether good
butter could be made in Sanpete. He started and built
up the business on his own ranch, making- it quite profit-
able for about twenty years, keeping 20 to 30 cows all
the time. His fine ranch of 150 acres is located on the
HISTORY OF SA.NPETE COUNTY. 157
county road, about live aud a half miles noi'tliwest of this
oity. He was oue of the organizers and dii-ectors of the
Manti Co-op, store, aud a clerk in that institution for ten
years. He is one of the stockholders of the Deseret Tele-
graph Company, a member of the High Priests, and was
a member of the City Council in 1861-2-3-4: and 1871-72,
and Probate Judge of Sanpete county for the year 1805.
During the Black Hawk war he was in 1865-66 ex-
press messenger, whose duty was to cany dispatches at
any moment, night or day, on horseback between the
towns of Manti, Ephraiui, (luuuisou and Twelve-Mile
Creek. About 1871 he built his home at a cost of nearly
$5000, the nails then sold at 60 cents a. pound and glass
at |60 a box. His second wife was Elizabeth Ann Hall,
now deceased, who left no children living. The last wife
is Margaret Wilson, who has four children, Ann W'., wife
of Ezra Billings, John F., stockman and farmer, Mary
E., wife of Frank Tuttle, and Henry, in partnership with
his brother on the ranch, all residing in this city.
rY\ 'AL1J8TEK, JOHN DANIEL THOMPSON, presi-
I i I dent of Manti Temple, son of William J. F. and
i I Eliza Thompson, was bom in Delaware. He grew
up in Philadelphia and was engaged in shoemaking, car-
pentering and blacksmithing. Was baptized October 12,
1844, and ordained a priest September 27, 1846. W^as
maiiied at the age of 25 to Ellen Handley and removed to
Council Bluffs, Iowa, and engaged as a, storekeeper for
J. E. Johnston. Came to Utali in 1851 in Alfred Cordon's
company. He joined Ciaptain Ballo's brass band and be-
came lieutenant, playing the cornet. Was called at the
conference of April, 1853, on a mission to Great Britain,
where he spent three years. On his retur^n was appointed
president of the sixteenth (luorum of Seventies and
elected major of the Second Battalion in the Salt Lake
Militarv" district. Served as a member of the Desei-et
Dramatic Association and was a prominent actor. He
filled a missioni to' the Eastern States and uponi his re-
lease was again sent to England. LTpon his return he
brought a company of emigrants across the plains.
158 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Served as City Marshal, Tenitorial Marshal aud chief of
the Salt Lake (Ity tire department. He then labored for
some time in the Endowment House and later superin-
tended the ]!)eiseret AA'oolen Mills. Was called to assist
in temple work at St. CTeorj2,e and appointed president
of the Temple in April, 1877. He was ordained a high
priest by President Young and set apart to xireside over
the stake, which he did for about twelve years. Was
elected president of the Eio Mrgin Manufacturing Com-
pany, president of the Gardener Club and St. George
Dramatic Association, and brigadier-general of the
Washington county brigade. On September 11, 18(i9, he
was elected lieutenant-colonel in the Nauvoo Legion. In
ISDH he was called to assist in the Temple at Salt Lake
City and later to ^lauti Temple, wIum'c- he still labors in
a most creditable manner.
rn EKKIAM, AM AS A E., deceased, one of the first set-
/ 1 I tiers of Manti, son of Edwin P. and Hannah B.
I ^ I'inch, was born in New Hai-tford, Oneida count}",
New York, October 25, 1832. His father died in Nauvoo,
111., September 14, 1842, and his mother married Isaac
^Morley, wdio led the first company of settlers to this
city. He grew to manhood and was engaged for two
years as mail canier between Salt Lake City
and San Bernardino, Cal., afterward serving as
County Assessor and Collector for about 25 years; City
L'ecorder about 14 years, and City Assessor and Collec-
tor a number of years. About 1864 he went to the Mis-
souri river for merchandise, and through cold and ex-
posure became partially paralyzed. He took an active
part in church and public matters till his death, Febru-
ary 1, 1807. His wife was Olive D., daughter of Andrew
and Hannah Hull Lytle, born in Caldwell county. Mo.,
July 18, 1837. They were married in Beaver, Utah, May
27, 1858, and have eight children: Amasa E., Hannah,
PJllen, wife of Jedediah Crawford; Olive C, wife of David
Madsen, Loretta, wife of Silas M. Callaway, Juliaj C,
wife of Andrea Larsen; Andrew L., married to Eliza
Boyington; Ivosetta and Orissa, at home.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 159
rf\ innUAM, AMASA E., farmer and luinbermau, sou
I 1 I (tf Aiiiasa E. aud Olive I)., A^as born in Salt Lake
/ ^ ^'ity, l>ec. 31, 1851). He was followinji logging and
lumbering for many years, and in company with his
fjither and brother Andrew, owned a mill in Six-Mile
canyon, selling in July, 1895, to Edwin Works, for whom
he has since worked. He owns his city residence and is
a promising young man. In November, 1895, he was
elected a member of the City Council on the Republican
ticket. His wife, Avhom he marrie<l in Manti, October
19, 1884, Avas Mary E., daughter of William J. and Eliza
Killpack. They have three children, Edwin L., Amasa
C and Ruth.
fr\ EKIHAM, ANDREW L., son of Amasa E. and Olive
ill 1^-1 ^vas born in Manti January 11, 1869. He was
' ' raised here and has folhtAved lumbering. In com-
pany with his father and brother, he owned a sawmill
in Six-Mile canyon, having recently sold out. H^ is a
member of the I. O. O. 1"., b«4ng vice-grand, aud one of
the trustees. Was married in Manti December 19, 1894,
to ^lary E., daughter of Thomas and Hannah Boyington,
born in Manti October 31, 1874. Thev have two children:
Lytle, born November 6, 1895, and Ruby, July 28, 1897.
rn ETCALF, JOHN E., proprietor Metcalf Hotel, son of
/ I I John E. ami Mary Waslin, was bom in Hull, Eng-
' I land, June 23, 1839. His father was a cabinet-
maker, joined the Mormon church in 1849, and emigrated
with his family to Utah in 1853, crossing the plains with
Capt. Spencer's ox-train. The father located at Fayette,
running a flour mill and stock raiser. He died there in
1887; mother died March 26, 1884. John engaged in farm-
ing and stock raising, and in 1876 removed to Gunnison,
'where he owns a. good 50-acre farm. He was superintend-
ent of the Gunnison Co-op. store two years, and per-
formed a mission of two years in the Southern States. In
1891 he leased the Temple House and removed to this
city, conducting the house for five years, afterward pur-
chasing his present place, where he has now a nice, quiet
li( tel. He is a stockholder in the Central Utah Wool Co.
160 HI8T0KY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
His wife was Mary K., daughter of Joseph and Polly
Benson Bartholomew, born in Pottowatamie county, la.,
April 21), 184:7. They were married in Fayette, March 10,
18G5, and haAe had ten children, Sarah E., Mary E., Em-
ma E., John F., Lillie M., Myra J., Joseph L., Clyde and
Leland W., living, Claudius B., dead.
Pr\ ICKLESOX, JENS, farmer, wool-grower and stock-
/ I I raiser, son of Mickel Sorenson and Petreni Hansen,
P \ was born in Henmark, May 2, 1853. His mother
emigrated to TTtali in 18G1, after the death of his father
and he walke<l m<tst all the distance across the plains.
They were residents of Mount IMeasaut and Circle Val-
le^^, being driven from the latter place by the Indians.
At the age of 16 he worked for six bushels of wheat a
month, and at 17, was a placer miner in Montana. He
folh)W(Ml tlic l)nsin<*ss of freighting for twelve years, and
with his savings j^nrchased a hue farm near this city.
His farm contains 200 acres, and yields handsomely from
grain and stock raising. He is extensively engaged in
wool-gi-owing, is a shareholder in the ^Messengei* and Pio-
neer Water Co., and an energetic and successful man.
Being reai-ed in the Mormon church, he is an active mem-
ber and counsellor to the bishop of his ward.
He was married in Salt Lak(^ City, June 24, 1880, to
Annie C. Anderson, daughter of Niels and Anne T., a
native of Denmark. Their children are James M., Annie
C, Elmer A., Minerva, Alice, Lydia M. and Catherine, de-
ceased.
fr\ OFFITT, ANDBEW J., decease^l, son of James and
ill Elizabeth, was boni in Ireland :\Iay 7, 1818. The
' l famih' came to the United States when he was an
infant and located in Iowa, where he grew up and was
married. His wife died soon after maiTiage and he
started for California in the oO's during the gold excite-
ment. When he reached Salt Lake City he joined the
Mormon Church, then went on to California, from which
he soon returned, and served as coachman for Brighani
Young for several years. In 1860 he came to jNlanti, be-
ing sent by President Young as bishop. He held the po-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 161
sitioii for fifteen years, aud ^vas president of the Co-O})
store several years. He took au active part iu the Bhu-k
Hawk war, and beini^- the bishop, l^ept open honse to all.
He lost a great many stock through the Indian raids.
Was always prominent in church and public affairs and
universally respected. On February 17, 1857, he married
Margaret, daughter of Kobert and Elizabeth East(>n,
born near (Glasgow, Scotland, September 20, 1834. They
had thirteen children: • Charles, Harriet, Oyrena, George,
Margaret, Xettie, John W., Wallace, S])encer (now on a
mission t(^ Indian Territory), liussell and Edward, living;
Brigham and Jane, deceased.
rn OFFTTT, JOHN AV., city watermaster, son of Andre^v
ill J. and Margaret Eastou, was born in Manti Septem-
' y ber 27, 18()<). At the age of 12 he began herding
cattle for his father and continued till at 19 he went to
Silver Beef, Utah, where he was engaged in handling
ores for two years. He worked in Colorado on the 'Mid-
land railway, and at Bingham, Utah, handling ore,
finally returning to Alanti. His father died June 5, 1892;
since then he has worked the (dd homestead of fifty acres,
northwest of the city. He owns his residence iu the city
and is interested in stockraising, being a member of the
Manti Stock Company. His wife, whom he married in
Manti December 12, 1889, was Eva, daughter of Freder-
ick W. and Cordelia Cox. She was born in this city
December 8, 1866. They have three children: Margaret,
born :\rarch 12, 1891; Lillis, :Mav 6, 1893, and Clifton,
June 10, 1896.
rr\ rXK, ERNEST, farmer and member of the (Jitj
ill Council, son of Christian and Anna, M., was born
* I iu Alauti Febmaiw 20, 1858. The family are among
the early settlers of this city. When Ernest grew up to
manhood he worked on the railroads and in mining
<amps for some time. He now owns seventy acres of land
and is engaged in farming. He has always taken an
active part in church matters aud has served as first
counsellor in the Elders' Quorum. In 1890 he was elected
a member of the City Council and again in 1897, being a
162 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
stroug ])emocrat aud representative citizen. Was mar-
ried in Salt Lake City October 26, 1882, to Petrena,
daughter of Xels P. and Elsie C. Domgaard, born in
Manti May 19, 1859. They have had nine children:
Ernest E., Louis C, Leo 1). and Clara M., living; five died
in infancy. Her parents were early settlers in Manti,
being an old and much respected family. Father served
as one of the early City Councilors.
pf\ rXK, JOSEl'll C., farmer and stockraiser, son of
I I I Christian aud Anna ^L, was born in Manti Janu-
I I ary 30, 1855. He was raised here and brought up
to farming and general work, Aftei* securing enough to
purchase a small fann he engaged in farming for him-
self and now has 115 acres and a good band of Hereford
and other breeds of stock. He is a self-made man, honest
and energ(4ic, aud a. good citizen. Was married in
JA)gan I'emple November 14, 1881, to Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of James and Catherine Crawford, born in Moroni
June 11, 1863. Thry have tlireo chihlren: Mary J., James
C. and La Kue.
fY\ UNK, PETER, farmer, Manti, son of Christian I. and
/ I I Auna M. Muuk, was born on the island of Born
I i Holm, Denmark, September 21, 1844. His parents
were among the early members of the Mormon church,
and emigrated to this country with the first company of
Scandinavian emigrants in 1853. They located in Spring
City, this county, but were soon compelled to leave on
account of the Indians, and moved to Manti, where they
are still living, father aged 76 aud mother 75 years. Mr.
Muuk made a trip across the plains in 1866 in a church
train for. emigrants. He has always followed the occu-
pation of a farmer, and now has a good farm of 50 acres,
and a. nice house in town. Mr. Munk is one of the relia-
ble citizens of Manti, and was elected by the people in
the fall of 1895 to represent their interests in the City
Council. He is also a stockholder in the Co-op. store. He
was married in Salt Lake City, November 24, 1868, to
Miss Eunice A., daughter of James P. and Eunice (Rei-
^ev) Brown, born in the first log house with a board floor
HOX. JOHN LOWRY.
MANTl.
AZARIAH SMITH.
MANTl.
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erected in Manti, March 13, 1851. Their children are as
follows: Eunice M., born October 8, 1809; Lilly M., De-
cember 15, 1871; Clara M., September 4, 1873, and Wil-
liam P., September 29, 1889. Mrs. Munk's parents came
to Manti in 1819, but several years later moved to south-
ern Utah.
k/eLSON, ANDREW, farmer, son of Nelson Anderson
\\ and Mariae O., was bora in Jydland, Denmark,
i March 8, 1834. He joined the Mormon Church in 1851
and came to Manti in 1853, crossing the plains with
Capt. Fosgren. In 1865 he returned to Denmark on a
two years' mission. Was active in the Indian wars and
one of the first settlers of Spring City, leaving on ac-
count of the Indians. Served as Sheriff for two years,
City Councillor two terms. Justice of the Peace one term
and is Constable and keeper of the city estray pound.
He owns several small farms and two fine residences in
the city, and is a stockholder in the Union Eoller mill. I&
an elder in the Presbyterian Church, of which he has
been a member for several years. He has had four wives,
thirteen sons and five daughters, and now lives with his
third wife, Sophia.
First wife was Mette Nielsen. She had five chil-
dren, Andi'ew, Emma, August, Joseph and Christian.
Second wafe, Christena Jensen, has two children, Hyrum
and James. Third wife, Sophia Miller, has six children,
Sophus, Maria, Oscar, Thorwald, Guy and Myrtle.
Fourth wife, Camilla Miller, has five children, Frederick,
Annie, Erastus, Clara and Franklin.
KEELSON, ANDRE\\' C, Superintendent of Schools of
1)1 Sanpete county, is a son of M. P. and Margaret
* (Hansen) Nelson, born in Ephraim, this county,
January 20, 1864. His mother pulled a hand-cart and
walked all the way from the Missouri river to Ephraim
in 1858; father came in 1860, and they w^ere married in
Ephraim. When Andrew was about 16, the family moved
to Redmond, Sevier county, where the father died in
1891, and the mother still resides. Andrew went to Colo-
rado and worked on the railroad, canal and in the mines
164 HISTORY 01 SANPETE COUNTY.
iibout three years. He tlieii attended the B. Y. Academy
at Provo aud fitted himself for teaching. He taught
school five winters and attended the academy spring
terms, graduating from the Xormal dei)artment in 1890.
He then came to Manti, had charge of the L. D. 8. Semi-
nai-y three years, and taught in the city schools, and in
the fall of 1895 was elected CoiTnty Superintendent of
Schools. Four summers he has attended college, and is
keejjing al)r<'ast of the finite in his profession. Mr. Nel-
son has worked hard since coming to Manti, and has had
the satisfaction of seeing the schools rapidly improve,
until they now, under his abl<^ management, compare
favorably with the best in the State. He maiTied in
Kedujond, August 5, 1885, Amanda, daughter of Andrew
J. aud Andrear Jensen, born in Norway, March 28, 18(54.
Their children are Andrew C, Chloe A., Joseph C, Car-
lyle L., Arliu (\ and ]Marion C
jj ELSON, JAMES P., was born in Manti, July 17, 1871.
jM He is a son of Ole and Christina Nelson, whose
I sketch appears elsewhere. He was raised on' a farm
and received a good common school education. In 1889
he entered the postoltic^ as assistant to his brother, O.
O. Nelson. He had full cliarge of the office and was al-
ways couHeous and obliging, giving good satisfaction to
the people. In the census of 1895 he was statistician in
this county; was elect<Hl dty Collecter in 1893 and City
Recorder in the fall of 1895. He was married in Manti
October 22, 1896, to Clara, daughter of Andrew and
Camilla Nelson, who were among the early settlers of
Manti and still reside here.
Kf lEl.SEX, FKITZ E., (hM-eased, son of Christian and
1)1 Annie M. Madsen, w as bom in Denmark, June 24,
' 1838. His pai'ents were Mormons, and came to
Utah on September 29, 1853, crossing the plains in an
oxtraiu. They stopped at Spring City but were driven
to Manti by the Indians, and located here. His father
M as a miller and part owner- in the first gTist mill in
IManti. He was a faiiner and (mce filled the office of
City Treasurer. During the Indian wax's he was wouml-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 165
id by being shot through the thigh, in an engagement in
Salina canyon, April 12, 1865. He was married in Manti,
April 14, 1863, to Caroline Domgaard, daughter of Niels
P. and and Elsie 0. Nielsen, born in Hals, Denmark,
August 29, 1816. They had ten children: Caroline mar-
ried Albert Smith and had three children, Albert A.,
David E. and Mai'^'! E.; Maiy C, wife of William F.
Braithwaite, has two children, Olive N. and Francis;
Annie M., wife of Raymond Buchanan, has four children,
Royal R., Clyde C, Alphonzo and Pearl E; Alice V.,
wife of TTlrich Schiers, has tAvo children, Charles U. and
Mary A.; Fritz E., Ethel E., Ida M., Edwin A. and Law-
rence N., at home; Caroline E. and Charles C deceased.
Kf lELSON, JOHN R., shoemaker, son of Neils and
1 1 Karen, was born in Norway March 23, 1854. He
I served an apprenticeship of three and a half years
and learned his trade in Norway. Joined the Mormon
Church in 1875 and in 1880 came to Utah, locating in
Salt Lake City, where he remained four years. In 1884
he came to jManti aud opened a shoe sho}) at No. 7 L^nion
sti'eet, Avliere he employs two men at the bench in manu-
facturing boots and shoes. Also cames a stock of boots
and shoes of about .flOOO. He oavus his shop, tAVO stores
next of it aud a resideuce in the city. Is quite a worker
in the Monuon Church. AVas married in Salt Lake City
September 16, 1880, to Jensina M. Jensen. They have
seven children: Jovseph G., Anna M., Jensina Martha,
John R. N., Niels J. A., Karen Otelie E. and Otto T. ^V.
kf lELSON, OLE, farmer, Avas born in Denmark, Octo-
l>| ber 3, 1824. At the age of 22 he enlisted in the
' amiy and serv^ed four years in the war against
Germany and Schleswig. He was awarded a medal by
Frederick VII., King of Denmark, dated 1848-1850. On
October 3, 1857, he was married in Copenhagen to Maria
Peterson, who had two children^ Annie and Sophia, and
died in tliat city. He came to' Utah in 1863 and located
in Manti in 1864. His farm consists of 77 acres and he
owns a home in the city. He took part in the Black
Hawk war and lost one yoke of cattle, stolen by the In-
166 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
dians. His present wife, whom lie married in Salt Lake
€it.y, August 29, 1863, was Stine Peterson, born in Den-
mark, June 16, 1829. They have four children, Maria,
born June 16, 1865; Ole 0.,*^ August 29, 1867; Charles 0.,
April 9, 1869, and James P., July 17, 1871.
OLSEX, JA3fES, deceased, a native of Denmark, came
to Utah in the early days and located in Ephraim,
from which he was called to help settle Circle Val-
ley. He with others Avas driven out in 1866, and located
in Manti. He died in Ephraim in 1884. Of his 22 chil-
dren 11 are living. They are: Peter, David, Hans, Dan-
iel, Louis, Annie, Diantha, Elizabeth, Mary and James
K. Louis was born in Epliraim July 9, 1873, and has
been engaged in faimiug and sheeplierding. He was
married in Manti, September 1, 1897, to Johanna M.,
adopted daughter of P. O. Hansen, born in Denmark,
February 21, 1875.
OLSTEN, AN'ILLIAM LE KOY, A. M., M. D., Manti,
was born in Biimingliam, Eng., November 3, 1847.
At the time of his birth his mother resided with
her parents on a visit and when our subject was six
weeks old she returned to Germany. He received a thor-
ough academic education at the Royal Gymnasium of
Berlin, from wh(nli institution he received the Degree of
A. M. At the age of 18 he entered upon the study of
medicine and surgery at the universities of Bonn, Heidel-
berg, Leipzig, Vienna and Berlin and received the Degree
of jMedicine and Surgery in 1869.
After having traveled around the world and visiting
the principal countries of Europe he returned to Ger-
many, but for political reasons and too pronounced so-
cialistic Adews he was denied to enter the German army
as medical officer and concluded to emigrate to the
United States of America. In the year of 1870 he arrived
at Philadelphia and studied medicine and surgeiy under
the tutorship of its eminent surgeon, Samuel Gross, in
order to acquaint himself more fully with the American
system of practicing medicine. In 1871 he was ap-
pointed acting assistant surgeon T^. S. A. and after hav-
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ing served in that capacity at vanous western military
posts he resigned in 1876 to enter into civil practice in
Oakland, California, removed afterwards to Arizona and
later to White Pine county, Nevada.
In the fall of 1878 he came to Utah and settled at
liichmond, Cache County, where he practiced his pro-
fession for about four jears, moved then to Provo, Utaii
county, a.ud in 1881 settled in Sanpete county, where
at present he enjoys a very lucrative and extensive prac
tice. For eight years he held the office of County Physi-
cian, and is the pi^e^sent incumbent of that office. The
past six years he has been a member of the surgical
staff of the Eio Grande Western Railway.
For two years he held the office of County Coroner of
Sanpete county. He is a member of the A. O. V. W.,
of which lodge he is medical examiner, and is also medi-
cal examiner of leading Life Insurance Companies.
He was married at the Logan Temple, November 27,
1884, to Miss Lodicy A, Griffin, daughter of Thomas A.
and Amanda Griffin of Richmond, Cache valley, has one
daughter Sidonia, born in Ephraim, this county, August
22, 1886. The doctor descends fi'om one of the most
aristocratic and influential families in Prussia, and is
the only member which ever entered civil life, all of his
ancestors having been in the militaiw service. He is a
veteran of the war of 1866, where he served as Lieuten'-
ant in the first Royal Dragoons against Austria, and her
Southern Confederates.
Dr. Olsten has associated with him Dr. H. V. Cassa-
dy and the professional firm of Olsten & Cassady enjoys
a. very liigli reputation as physicians and surgeons in San-
pete county.
PAKRY, EDWARD L., of E. L. Parry & Sons, masons
and monumental stonecutters, Manti, was born in
St. George, Denbigshire, Wales, August 25, 1818.
He learned his trade under his father, who was a first-
class workman, came to Utah in 1853 by ox train; in
October he began work on tlie Salt Lake Temple, helped
put in the big treasure box, the foundations of which are
laid sixteen feet below the surface. In June, 1862, he
168 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
was sent to St.. George, where he built the St. George
hall, courthouse and many other buildings; was master
mason on the St. George Tabernacle, and also during
the entire construction, nearly five years, on the beauti-
ful Temple. In the spring of 1877 he was called to Manti
and installed as master mason on its magnificent Temple
and spent ten years in that work. In 1888 the present
company was formed, comprising our subject and three
sons, Edward T., John L. and Bernard. They do a lai'ge
business in contracting and building and marble cutting.
Mr. Parry is a heavy stockholder in the Manti Oo-oj) and
Manti City Savings Bank. He manied in Wales to Eliza-
beth Evans, who <li(Ml in Manti. He again married in
Salt Lake l-^ebruary 11), 1857, to Ann, daughter of
Thomas and Ann (Williams) Parry. Their children are:
Elizabeth, Edward T., IMary E., John L., Harriet, Ber-
nard and Ennna. E<lward T., born October 19, 1859,
marrie<l October 9, 1882, to Gharlotte A. Edmunds, who
is a native of this county, born in Wales, this county,
August 17, 1802. Tlieir children are: Edwardena, Ann,
AViiiifred, Gharles and Arline. Edward T. is a prominent
young business man, is Treasurer of INIanti Gity, one of
the directors of the INIanti Go-oj), stockholder in the IManti
City Savings Bank, Gentral Utah \Vo(d Gompany and the
Wales Go-op.
PABSOXS, AKTHl^B H., fanner and woolgTOwer of
Manti, is a son of James and JNIary (Beeves) Par-
sons,boru in Keokuk, la., September 2(1, 1859. His
parents joined the Alormon church about 1850 in Eng-
land. His father was born in Somersetshire, England,
and was a brass moulder by trade; he died in Hamilton,
Hancock Gounty, 111., July 25, 1871; mother now living in
Manti. In 18G6 the family came to this countiy and set-
tled in Hamilton. In 1876 Arthur came to Manti and
remained here about ten months and then rettirned to
Illinois. In October, 1880, himself and mother came to
Manti, where he Avas engaged in various occupations
until he accumulated a little means and then he bought
a small farm near town and also embarked in the sheep
business. Mr. Parsons being naturally a progressive
I
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iiiau, bejiuu to iiiipi-ove ou the uative breed of skeeep. He
has iiiipoi-teil a iiiiiubei' of hue A'eriiiont iiieriuos aud now
has 3500 head of the hiiest sheej) iu Sanpete County. He
lias ei'eeted in the northwestern part of the citj' one of
the finest brick residences in the city, with barns aud
other buildings to match. He is junior past graud of
Temple City Lodge No. 23, I. ('). O. F. ^h: Parsons
joined the Mormon church since coming to Manti. He
stands high in the estimation of the people and is con-
sidered an honorable, ui)right citizen. He maiTied in
Salt Lake City October 8, 1883, Miss Nellie, daughter of
John and Ellen Walker, born iu New Zealand, Noyember
5, 1864. Their children are: James J., born June 22,
1884; Arthur H., June 13, 1886; Lwnard R., April 14,
1889; Lamonte R., October 11, 1891, died April 2, 1892;
Andrew L., Jauuaiy 29, 1893, Aldon L., August 19, 1895,
and Nellie ]\I.
PATTEN, HON. JOHN, farmer, son of John and Han-
nah, \yas born in Green county, Indiana, June 20,
1825. The family joined the Mormon Church
among the earliest members, and in 1833 remoyed to
Jackson county, Mo. Thej passed through the persecu-
tions! of the Monnons and went to Iowa, where John
gj'ew up and went into the pine woods of Wisconsin. He
came to Utah in 1850 and located in Mauti, under the
quarry, assisting in building the fort. Took part in the
^A'alker and Black Hawk wars and has always been an
active man. Was ai representatiye to the Territorial
Legislature, Sheriff of the county and a member of the
<^'it\' Council. Married in Mauti to Candace, daughter
of Albert and Esther Smith. She died, leaying two sons
and three daughters. Was married again to Emily, a
twister of the first wife. She had three sons and two
daughters. She was the widow of C\'reiius H. Taylor, by
whom she had three sons and two daughters.
PEACOCK, HON. GEOEGE, deceased, son of George
and Mary Noddings, was born in England July 30,
1822. The family removed to Canada, where father
died in 1831. ^Mother married John Clark, and in 1837,
170 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the family removed to the United States, locating in
Missouri. The next year they went to Iowa, where
George, afterward known as "Judge Peacock," married
Sarah Lowry April 4, 18-40. In July of that year he was
baptized in the Mormon Church and went to Nauvoo,
Illinois, where he volunteered as a guard to the prophet
Joseph Smith. In 1846 he left with the Saints and as-
sisted in building the tirst ferryboat to cross the Missouri
river at Council Bluffs. He came to Utah in 1850 and
located at Manti. He served as Probate Judge and a
member of the Territorial Legislature. Was the first
postmaster in Manti and a I'epi^sentative citizen in his
day. He performed a mission to England and was adju-
tant of the Sanpete military' district during the Black
Hawk war. He had three wives: Sarah, Mary and
Sarah Bell, and left twenty-three children, who are well
and favorably known throughout Utah.
PETEBSON, ANDEEW, temple worker, son of Peter
and Anna Anderson, was born in Horsted, Thisted,
Denmark, ^lay 1, 1850. H(^ was raised on a farm,
joined the Monnon Churcli in 1870 and spent two years
as a traveling elder. In 1873 he came to Utah, residing
four years in Salt Lake City, and then removed to Manti.
He worked eight years in quanting rock and helping to
build th(- Tem])h', then went on a two years' mission to
the Southern States, where he had charge of the West
Tennessee conference for six months. On his return he
entered the Temple as a worker and has been engaged
there since then, with perfect satisfaction to all con-
cerned. He is also engaged in the poultiy business and
is a much respected citizen, being an earnest worker in
churcli and business affairs. Was married in Salt Lake
Cit3' September 29, 1873, to Christina Xeilsen, born April
14, 1852. They have had eight cliildren: Annie, Andrew,
one of the volunteers in the United States army in war
with Spain; Christina, William H., Emeline Viola, liv-
ing; Bichard, Christian and Albert, deceased.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 171
PETERSEN, XIELS E., titliing office clerk, son of Ras-
mus and Ane Kirstine, was born in Denmark, June
2, 1858. The family joined the Mormon church and
emigrated to Utah, he coming to Manti in 1880. In 1881
he was api)ointed assistant tithing clerk, and in 1887 was
promoted to the position of clerk. He left the office in
1890 in the interest of the Y. M. M. I. A., returning in
1893, where he still works. He is a director and secre-
taiy in the Manti Co-op. Sheep-Herding and Wool-Grow-
ing Institution, treasurer of the Manti Co-op. Mercantile
Institution, and a stockholder in the Central Utah Wool
Company. His wife was Jensine C. Hansen, daughter of
Hans and Ane M., a native of Bornholm, Denmark, born,
August 5, 1850. They were married in Salt Lake City,
October 21, 1880, and have five children, Niels C, bom
December 29, 1881; Kirstine M., January 4, 1885; Jessie
C, December 9, 1887; Erastus, May 2, 1890, and Grace,
March 7, 1892.
PETERSON, O. C, farmer, son of Ole and Anna, was
bom on the island of Falster, Denmark, Decem-
ber 25, 1840. He was raised on a farm, joined the
Mormon Church in 1868 and in 1870 came to Utah, lo-
cating in Manti. He bought 2^ acres of land and added
to it until he now owns a nice far-m of 35 acres. He
sometimes works in winters making baskets. W^as mar-
ried in Manti March 2, 1873, to Karen, daughter of Jacob
and Mary Jacobsen, bom in Denmark, February 2, 1840.
They have three children: Oliver O., Frederick and
Mary A.
PROYSTGAARD, NIELS J., jeweler and sewing ma-
chine dealer, son of Jens S. and Karen Provstgaard,
was born in Provstgaard Jyland, Denmark, April
25, 1849, where he learned the shoemaker trade, and fol-
lowed the business. In 1871 he came to the United
States and located the following spring in Fountain
Green, where he engaged in the shoe business. About
1877 he entered the Fountain Green Co-op. store, and
after two years as a clerk he became manager, which
172 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
position he held for two and one-half years. He came
to Manti in 1884 as traveling salesman for the Singer
Sewing Machine Company, working Sanpete, Emery,
Sevier and Piute counties. In 1894 he opened a store
where he carries a stock of groceries, hats, caps and no-
tions, and does general watch and clock repairing. He
is a member of the A. O. U. W. and the Mormon church,
and a conservative business man. He was married in
Denmark, October 30, 1871, to Johanne Nielson, who died
in this city December 3, 1887. He was married in Manti
December 28, 1888, to ]\Iette Maria C, daughter of Jorgen
and Anna M. Benson. Thev have two children, Alvira,
bom July 18, 1891, and Niels L., June 25, 1894.
I^EID, EDWARD, tailor, son of John and Fanny, was
IT born in Drum bo. County Down, Ireland, of Scotch
V ancestry, February 15, 1828. He seiwed six yeai*s
as an apprentice and learned the trade of tailoring and
has followed the business most of his life. In 1847 he
joined the Mormon Church in Liverpool and for seven
years was a traveling elder. He pi'esided over the Kil-
marnock, Scotland, conference in 185G; the Dundee,
Scotland, (•(•nfereiice in 1S57 and 1858; the Herefordshire,
Scotland, conferem-e in 1859, and the Nottingham, Eng-
land, confeience in 18()0 and 1801. In 18G1 he came to
Utah and located in Payson, where he resided twenty
j^ears. Was tailor in the Z. C. M. I., Salt Lake City, three
years. Served as a Lieutenant in the Black Hawk war.
In 1880 he removed to Dover, taking up 160 acres of land,
built a home and tried farming, but had to leave on ac-
count of saleratus in the soil. Came to Manti in 1888 and
opened a tailor shop and has worked up a nice trade. Is
a first-class cutter and fitter and practical tailor. Was
married in Belfast, Ireland, August 3, 1853, to Sarah,
daughter of Hugh and Catherine Shields, born in the
county of Down July 12, 1828. They had seven children :
Hugh, John S. and Edward, living in Dover; Fannie M.,
wife of George E. Judd, Grantsville; and Agnes J., wife
of Prof. John M. Mills, L. D. S. College, Salt Lake City,
living; Annie and Sarah, deceased. His wife died Au-
gust 1, 1889. Married again July 27, 1897, to Nancy
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 173^
Jones, nee Billings, daughter of George P. and Jerusha
Sliomaker Billings, bom in Manti.
Ji^EID, JOIIX P., fai-nier, son of Jolm and Fannie
IT White, was born in the county of Down, Ireland,
V February 25, 1825. He learned to be a gardener
and followed that occupation for several years. At the
age of 26 he became a polisher of pianos and fine furni-
ture. In 1847 he joined the Mormon church at Belfast,
and for nine years the Mormon meetings were held in
his house. He came to Utah in 1871 and quarried rock
for his house, the family coming in 1872, when he had
built a place. He took up ICO acres of land and now owns
sixty acres. He has always taken an active part in
church matters, and is a member of the Elders' Quorum,
having seiTed two years as president and eleven years
as first counsellor to the president. Was maiTied in Ire-
land October 10, 1814, to Margaret, daughter of Edward
and Mary Kirkwood, born in Ireland March 14, 1826.
They had thirteen children: Edward, Will K., John K.,
Elizabeth, Alexander, Agnes, Lucy S., Eobert and Sarah,
living; Thomas, Elizabeth and two infants, deceased. He
has seventy grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
r)EID, WILLIAM A., blacksmith, son of George B. and
|T Margaret Gardner, was born in Salt Lake City,
^ June 13, 1853. His father was a stonemason, com-
ing to Utah in 1849 with an ox-train. About 1857 the
family removed to Nephi, where the father died in Feb-
ruar\', 1892 ; the mother died there August 25, 1877. Wil-
liam learned the blacksmith trade, and, beginning in
1877, has built up a successful business. In September,
1892, he came to Manti and built his present shop, where
he does general blacksmithing, horse shoeing and re-
X)airing of machinery. He owns a fine residence and is a
stockholder in the Messenger. His first wife was Mary
A. Carter. They were married in Nephi, March 18, 1878.
She died in Nephi, December 22, 1888, leaving three chil-
dren, William G., John C. and Margaret A. He mar-
ried in Manti, July 2, 1890, Laura A., daughter of Joseph
and Laura A. Tuttle. They have four children. Pearl,
Joseph H., Grace and Frank.
174 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
QEID, WILLIAM F., farmer, son of William T. and
IT Jane McEwan Reicl, was born in Payson, Utah,
V April 30, 1805. AVlien a small boy his family re-
moved to this city, where he was educated and trained
up to farm work. He owns about sixty acres of good
land, and for the last few j'ears has been interested in
stockraising. In 1893 he built a fine residence on his
city property east of the business center. He is a stock-
holder in the Manti Co-op store and was for several years
Deputy County Clerk and Recorder. His wife, whom he
married in this city a few years ago, was Diantha Lowiy,
daughter of John jiud Mary Lowiw.
r)l<:il), HON. WILLIAM K., of the law fi™ of lleid &
IT Cherry, ^lanti, was born in Belfast, Ireland, Octo-
V ber 21, 1848; son of John I*, and Margaret (Kirk-
wood) l\eid, now residents of Alanti. His parents joined
the Mormon church about 1845 and the father was presi-
dent of the Belfast Branch for a number of years. Our
subject kvirii(>(l the trade of Fn^icli jtolislier of his father
and after he became of age folhtwcd it, polishing furni-
ture and pianos in Belfast, (llasgow and Liverpool. His
father canu» to I"^tali in 1871 and was followed the next
year by the family, the mother and AMlliam K., Mar-
garet, Ak^xander, Agnes, Lucy, Robert and Sarah. Wil-
liam K. after his arrival here taught school and studied
law and was admitted to practice in the Supreme Court
of Utah June 22, 1883. He opened an office in Manti and
soon secui"e(l a large clientele. He was elected to the
office of Prosecuting Attorney in 1883 and re-elected in
1884, 1886, 1888 and again in' 1896, being- the present in-
cumbent. He was elected Superintendent of Schools in
1883-85 and 1887. In 1889 he was elected a member of
the Territorial Legislature and during Cleveland's sec-
ond administration he was appointed Probate Judge of
the county. He is at present City Attorney for Manti,
Ephraim, Gunnison, Spring City and Fairview of this
county and Salina of Sevier county. Mr. Reid is a strong
silver Democrat and is a charter member of Manti Lodge
No. 23, A. O. I'. W. In August, 1897, Mr. Reid took into
partnership Avith him James AY. Cherry, a bright, ener-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 175
getif and capnble youuii lawyer, a sou of Judge A. X.
CberiT of ir^alt Lake.
Mr. IJeid married iu Salt Lake City April 24, 1879,
Miss Jaue Leathaui, daughter of Kobert aud Jaue S., of
Wellsville, Cache Couuty, Utah. Their childreu, boru in
Mauti, are as follows: Maggie MaA% bom March 31,
1880; Williaui, boru May 29, 1882, died Sej^tember 3,
1883; Jeuuie S., boru November 3, 1883; Kuby, bora
Octobei- 27, 1885; Ixobert R., boru September 4, 1887;
Georgie, born April 8, 1889; Vida, boru Jauuary 23, 1892;
Kathleeu, boru March 24, 1894; Phyllis, boru" July 3,
1896.
Mr. l\eid is local attorney for the l\io Graude West-
ern railroad and the Mauti Co-op. Is a good judge of law
aud well read iu alj its intricacies; is much esteemed by
his constituents aud giyes promise of beiug one of Utah's
ablest practitioners at the bar.
r>EI]), BISHOP WILLIAM TAYLOK, of Scotch de-
IT scent, was boru on the 21st of July, 1830, in Drumbo,
^ County Down, Ireland. His father, John, was a gard-
ener aud William was trained to the same occui^ation.
He married, December 3, 1848, in Edinburgh, Scotland,
Miss Jane McEwau. She was born July 3, 1833, iu Edin-
burgh. Of their childreu bom there three are liyiug,
viz., John, Jane aud Henry McEwan, aud three, viz.,
Eliza, AVilliam F. and Edward E., boru after their arrival
iu Utah.
Bishop Reid joined the Monnon church iu Belfast,
Ireland, January 9, 1848, and was an early earnest
worker, and presided over the Edinburgh conference of
said church part of 1861 and 1862. Emigrated to Utah
\n 1862, and drove from Florence, on the Missouri river,
yitli an ox team with Capt. John R. ^Murdoch, of Beaver,
iu a church train, aud located at Provo. He taught school
there in the Fourth Ward that winter, aud then turned
his attention to farming for a short time, thence to
SpriugTille, where he taught one season, aud from there
to Payson and Spring Lake Villa, where he was farming
and teaching for two years, and from there to Richfield.
176 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
He held a commission as Major in the Black Hawk war
in the Sevier County militia. In November, 1867, he re-
moved to Manti and was appointed to the offices of
County Clerk and Eecorder and County Superintendent
of Schools, which positions he held for sixteen years to
the entire satisfaction of the people. In 1877 was ap-
pointed Bishop of the North Ward, Manti, and is the
present incumbent. Is president of the Manti Co-opera-
tive Mercantile Institution since 1876 and Land Attorney
since 1883.
Bishop Eeid has been an active, hard worker; is a
man of large experience unusual sound judgment, thor-
ough in all business arrangements, keen, energetic and
mde awake to the interests of the people over whom he
presides and in wliose hearth he lives.
Being true to his earnest religious convictions, he
married November 23, 1869, Mary Adelaide M. Cox, of
Manti, and his had by her four children, viz.: Clare W.,
Edgar E., Mary A. and Alice.
r)ICHEY, WILLIAM B., of Manti, son of William B.
IT and Margaret A. (Adair), born in Knox, Yuba
V (^ounty. Miss., May 17, 1840. His father was a
planter but not a believer in slavery. Fle joined the
Mormon church and moxed to Nauvoo in 1816. He was
engaged in missionary work many years in Mississippi
and to the Cherokee Nation in Florida, learned their
language, married Nancy Bidge, the chief's daughter,
and became a member of the nation. About a year later
Ms wife died and he returned to Mississipjii and married
the mother of our subject. The family came to L^tah in
1848 and in the fall of 1849 they came Avith the first com-
pany to Manti and passed through all the hardships and
privations of those early days. The mother died in Manti
in 1852 and the father in 1878 in Parowan. When Wil-
liam B. grew up he engaged in freighting to the mining
camps in Nevada fifteen years. After the railroads were
built he engaged in fanning and now has a nice farm,
also a comfortable stone residence, one of the first built
after moving out of the fort. In both the Indian wars
he took his part. In 1862 he went to California, and in
L
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 177
the employ of the Government shipped on board the
Senator in (Iiar«>e of 200 mules. He started in the
fcprinj;- of 1803 with tlie California volunteers for Texas,
but his sympathies being with the South, he was dis-
charged at Fort Yuma and returned to Utah. He mar-
ried August 20, 1808, Johanne, daughter of Rasmus and
Magdalene Hougaard. Their children are Johanne J.,
Sarah B., Julia D., Xellie L., Jenny L., AVillina, ^Villianl,
John B., Benjamin and Margaret A., Mary M. and Emily
deceased. Mr. Eicliey is a highly respected citizen, Dem-
ocrat, member of Board of Snpeiwisors and county jailer.
[RIDDLE, ISAAC, woolgrower, son of John and Eliza-
|T beth SteAvard, was born in Boone County, Kentucky,
V March 22, 1830. His father Avas a county physician
and for many years was a Baptist minister. The family
removed to West Tennessee when Isaac was a small boy,
remained there for three years, then went to Hickman
county, Kentucky, where his father had an extensive
medical i)ractice. His father joined the Mormon church
in 1813 and in the spring of 181-1 the family moved to
Xauvoo, Illinois, and were there when the prophet was
killed. In August, 1841, the family removed to Iowa and
spent two and a half years among the Indians in South
Dakota, finally removing to Omaha, from which point
they came West with Brigham Young's compny. They
stopped at Pawnee for a time, then at Winter Quarters,
and in 1847 returned to northwestern Missouri, remain-
ing there three years. The father went to Kentucky on
a two years' mission, leaving Isaac to take care of
mother and seven children. He more than doubled the
family possessions while his father was absent, and in
the spring of 1850 they were ready to start for Utah with
four yoke of oxen and two wagons. They reached Utah
in October, 1850, and located in North Ogdeu.
Isaac was maiTied in North Ogden ]March 6, 1853, to
Mary A., daughter of Frederick and Julia. A. Levie. They
had six children: Isaac J., a business man in Escalante,
Garfield county, and Joselina M., residing near Pan-
guitch and engaged in farming and stockraising, are the
178 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
two living cues. His wife died in Beaver, Utah, March 4,
1874^. In the spring of 1854 he was called on an Indian
mission and spent ten years in southern Utah, Arizona,
Nevada and Southern California. He had many exciting
experiences and naiTow escapes from Indians and star-
vation. He was with the company of twenty-two of
which Jacob Hamblin was president and often had to
kill an old Avorn out horse for food. One of the party,
George A. Smith, Jr., was killed. After the missionary
labors were completed he removed to Beaver county and
engaged in farming and stockraising and was very suc-
cessful in accumulating at least $50,000 in stock and mill
property in fifteen years' work. He built a grist mill at
Kanosh, one in Sevier county and a third one at Loa,
Wayne county. He joined with others and bought a
large roller mill at Elsinore and one at Springville, in
Utah county, which he now owns.
His second wife was Maiy R. James, a widow. She
had seven children: Maiy, wife of William Fothering-
ham, Jr., fanner and stockraiser of Garfield county;
Elizabeth M., wife of Joseph Betterson, farmer and stock-
raiser, of Garfield county; Francina, wife of M. M. Ste-
vens, farmer, in Iowa county, Iowa; Thomas, farmer and
stockraiser, of Garfield county, and Minerva, wife of
John Knowles, farmer and stockraiser, of Garfield
county, are living. His third wife was Mary A., daugh-
ter of Eobert and Maiy A. Knell. She has had seven
children, five of whom are living: Lydia A., wife of An-
drew N. Holdaway, farmer and stockraiser, residing near
Provo; Lilly, wife of Wari'eu Holdaway, farmer and
stockraiser, near Provo; Wallace M., farmer and stock-
raiser in Garfield county; Charles E., farmer and stock-
raiser, in Garfield county, and John, at home. The
fourth wife Avas Maiw C. Turnbough. Mr. Kiddle re-
sided three years in Provo, where he went to educate his
children, and while there, served a time for having a plu-
rality of wives.
in the fall of 1890 he came to Manti to work in the
Temple, and has been an earnest man in the cause, ex-
pending no less than |15,000 in prosecuting his labors.
He has erected fine dwellings in Manti and is an ener-
p. p. DYRENG,
.MAX 'I I.
M. W( RKS.
MA XT I.
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getic, hard-working and most representative citizen.
His many interests extend in all parts of the State and
he may always be found actively engaged in his work
and conscientiously performing his duties in every field.
r)OSENKKANTZ, NEILS, farmer and woolgrower, son
IT of Peter and Sophia, was born in Denmark De^em-
V ber 5, 1833. He was a sailor for a few years, a farm
overseer for several years and foreman in loading and
unloading vessels for a steamship company six years at
Aarhus. Joined the Moiinon Church in 1863 and in 1872
came to Utah, locating in Manti. He brought a family
of eight, costing flOOO for transportation, and had but
75 cents on his arrival. Worked at anything he could
get to do and linallj^ bought ten acres and added to it
until he now owns a nice farm of thirty-five acres. Was
engaged in the mercantile business two years, then pur-
chased sheep, now having 2000 head. Was married in
Aarhus to Christina Olseu. She died there in 1864, leav-
ing three children: Sophia (deceased), Ole and Christian.
Man-ied again in 1866 to Annie K. Sorenson. She has
six living children: Christina, Neils, Hans, Petrea, Peter
and Anna M.
5CHAUGAAED, MKS. I. M., dealer in groceries and
notions and owner of restaurant and ice cream
•parlor, a native of Noi'^ay, was born December
16, 1847. She was raised in the old country and joined
the Mormon Church there. In 1884 she came to Utah,
locating in Salt Lake City. She was married in the Logan
Temple March 18, 1886, to N. C. Schaugaard, a farmer
and carpenter. In August, 1886, she came to Manti and
worked in the Temple, being the first woman worker.
She soon opened a small store and has been doing a good
business. Being left with nothing, she has by energy and
perseverance worked up a good trade and purchased the
building in which she lives and does business. She is an
honest and industrious w^oman and deserving of all the
patronage the people can bestow. Her only son is Joseph
C, born May 8, 1887.
180 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
5 HAND, DAVID, fanner and woolgix)wer, son of Da-
vid and Catherine Clark, was born in Pifeshire,
Scotland, May IS, 1844. He joined the Mormon
Church in 1861 and in 1863 came to Utah, crossing the
plains in an oxtrain, under Capt. Haight. He engaged in
farming for a time and spent four years as a contractor
in Little Cottonwood canyon, deTcloping mining claims.
I'or twentj^ years he was engaged in freighting produce
to Salt Lake City and mining camps of Utah and Ne-
vada. In the spring of 1886 he went on a mission to
Indian Territory, and labored 18 months among the
various tribes. He now owns a fine farm of 100 acres.
In 1889 he engaged in woolgrowing and now has about
10,000 sheep, some of which he has on shares. He has a
liice home in the city, and is a self-made man and repre-
sentative citizen. He took an actiAe part in the Black
Hawk war, standing guard and doing his share. Was
married in Salt I-ake City, October 4, 1866, to Bridget,
ditughter of John and Ann Weir Hoggan, born in Fife-
shire, Scotland, January 31, 1846. They have had eleven
children. David F., Kate, John W. Marian, Charles S.,
^Maggie, Jessie L. and Robert C, living; Annie, Jennie,
and Leslie C, deceased. Mrs. Shand came to this country
iu 1866, crossing the plains in Capt. Dan Thompson's
oxtrain.
5H0MAKER, HON. EZRA, president of the Central
Utah Wool Company of Manti, is a native of Adams
Couuty, Illinois, where he was born March 20, 1843.
He is a son of Jezreel, who was a farmer and stockraiser
and a native of Pendleton County, Kentucky, born Octo-
ber 29, 1796. His father was born in the same county,
and his father, Ezra's great grandfather, Avas a
native of PennsylA'ania. In 1847 his parents emigrated
to Utah and spent the winter in Salt Lake City, and in
the spring of 1848 they moved to Bountiful, Davis Coun-
ty, his father and Perigrene Sessions being the first two
men to settle and locate that place, which long Avent by
the name of Sessions. In the fall of 1849 the family moved
to Mauti, arriving here on the 19th of November, when
Ihey went into camp Avitli others of the company and
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 181
located themselves for the winter on the south side and
at the foot of Quany hill, where the Temple now stands.
They engaged in farming, stockraising, etc. His father
was a prominent man in the early settlement of the place
and was a member of the first High Council — chosen to
that position May 1, 1851. He died in Manti May 31, 1879.
Ezra's mother, whose maiden name was Nancy
Golden, was a native of the same place as was her hus-
band. She was born April 22, 1808, and shared all the
arduous labors and privations with him, and died in
Manti May 23, 1870. Ezra was brought up to the farm-
ing industiw and engaged in stock and sheepraising ; ha»
a valuable farm of about sixty acres near Manti. In 1891,
when the wool company was organized, he became a
director and was vice-president two years, and in 1894
was elected its president. This company does an annual
business of about |250,000 in buying and shipping wool,
and in addition handle wagons, agricultural implements,
etc. He is a prominent member of the Mormon church,
member of the High Council ten years; was a member
of the City Council terms of 1875, '77, '79 and '85; was
Mayor 1891-2, and again in the Council in 1893. His re-
peated elections showed the esteem and confidence in
which he was held by his constituents. He married in
Salt Lake City, while a resident of Manti, December 1,
1866, Miss Abigail Tuttle, daughter of Azariah, born
October 13, 1818, in Pottawattamie, Iowa. They had
seven children, two living, viz.: Leonard A. and Azariah
O., associated in business together in sheep and cattle
industry in Alberta, Canada. •
5H0:\rAKER, HON. JEZEEEL, deceased, son of Lakey
and Sally Ellis, was born in Bourbon county, Ken-
tucky, October 29, 1796. He was brought up as a
frontiersman in Pendleton county, where he was engaged
in lumbering and farming. April 1, 1824, he married
Nancy, daughter of John and Mary Eobinson Golden,
born in Pendleton county, Kentucky, April 22, 1808.
About 1828 they removed to Illinois and located in
Adams county, near Quincy, where he homesteaded 160
acres of land and purchased other claims, having the
182 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
largest farm in the county. AA'hen neighbors settled
around him he donated land for a school-house, which
was erected. He became quite a prominent man in
Adams county, giving quarters to all religious societies,
yet claiming allegiance to none, until in the 40's, when
he joined the Mormon Church. This required the selling
or giving away of all he had, and in 1847 he fitted up
teams and wagons and crossed the plains, arriving in
Salt Lake Citj' with the pioneers in Capt. Charles Rich's
company. His wife rode in a carriage and drove a horse
team all the way.
He first located in Salt Lake City, then removed to
Sessions settlement, near Bountiful. In the fall of 1849
he joined the pioneers and came to Sanpete, locating in
Manti, one of the first colonists. Here he remained un-
til his death, which occurred May 30, 1879. He had good
teams and ])lenty of provisions when coming to Manti,
and assisted many poor families in getting the neces-
saries of life. When the church wanted money the
leaders called upon Fath(»T Shomaker and secured a
portion of his savings. If the poor needed grain or
clothing they never called on him without getting as-
sistance. He prospered in the accumulation of land and
property, and occupied many prominent positions in
civil and ecclesiastical matters, serving as Mayor for
three terais and being a member of the first City Coun-
cil. His childr-en were: Sally, wife of HaiTison Fugate
of Emeiy county; Jerusha, widow of George P. Billings;
Ezra, a prominent citizen of Manti; Laura, widow of Jo-
seph Tuttle; and Lakey, a well-known farmer and sheep-
OA\ner, of Manti, who are living; John G., Theophilus,
Marion and Jeptha, deceased.
5HOEMAKER, JOEL, journalist, son of Newton and
Emily J. Taylor, was born in Pendleton county Ky.,
Octoi3er 2, i862. He attended the home district
schools, Butler High school and State University. At the
age of 16 he began as a newspaper correspondent and
has followed that continuously in college and while pur-
suing other vocations. Spent two years in the central
States as writer, lecturer and organizer for the Patrons
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 183
of HusbanclrY aud other societies. Came to Utah in 1883
and has taught High school and district schools in San-
pete, Weber and Grand counties. Was Ogden represen-
ti-tive of the Salt Lake Times one year. Served two
jears as assistant editor of the Irrigation Age, Mining
Age and Times. Was the first editor of the Manti Mes-
senger for two years, malving it then the leading Eepub-
lican Aveeklv of Utah, and aided very materially in carry-
ing the city, county and State the only years the party
has been successful. Was editor of the Logan Eepubli-
can for a time. Is an honoray member of the Utah Irri-
gation Association and has been a delegate to several
Western congresses and conventions. Has served as vice-
president and historian of the Utah Press Association
and vice-president of the Western Editorial Federation.
Has written four books on irrigation, co-operation and
kindred subjects, and is well known throughout the
world as a i)rominent contributor to the leading agricul-
tural, sporting and travel publications. He claims no
religion but that of humanity. Was married in Manti
September 15, 1885, to Luella, daughter of George P.
and Jerusha Billings, born in Manti September 15, 1885.
They have had six children: Blaine and Nannie, living;
Maggie, Tallula, George and Gail, deceased.
$IDWELL, MRS. ADELIA B., rancher, daughter of
Oiwille S. and Elvira P. Mills Cox, was born in
Lima, 111., December 1, 1841. Her father was
born in Plymouth, Xew York, and removed to Nelson,
Ohio, thence to Lima, Illinois, where he married Elvira
P. Mills, born March 2, 1820. In 1845 they were driven
with the Mormons to Nauvoo, in 1846 removed to Pisgah,
Iowa, and in 1847 came to Utah in Capt. Eobinson's com-
pany of 1850, father being captain of the "Pisgah Mor-
mons," arrived in Salt Lake City October 2, 1847. His
son, Orville M., was born in the old adobe fort in Novem-
ber and is supposed to be the oldest living male child
bom in Salt Lake City. Father removed to Bountiful in
spring of 1848 and was called by President Young to go
in Father Morley's company to colonize Manti, arriving
here in November, 1849. He built the first saw pit and
184 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
George P. Billings assisted him in sawing lumber for the
first floor in Manti. In March, 1850, Delaun was born
and is the oldest male child now living born in Sanpete
county. Father was captain of minute men in the
Walker war and counsellor to Bishop Lowry. He re-
moved to Fairview in 1860; w^as then called to colonize
the Muddy countiy, but the colonists were counseled to
leave their homes because of dispute over boundary line
between Utah and Nevada and returned to Orderville,
where many of his descendants now reside. Keturned
again to Fairview, where he died Independence Day,
1888. Adelia was married in Manti by Bishop Moft'itt
April 13, 18()4, to George Sidwell, a pioneer. He was a
captain in the Black Hawk war, built the Willardsen
grist mill and a sawmill in Ephraim and the Manti roller
mill. He died September 20, 1883, leaving eight children:
Susan, Corinne, Bosalia, Vivian, Elvira, George, Lafay-
ette and Gideon.
$MITH AZARIAH, one of the oldest settlers of Manti,
son of Alber-t and Esther Dutcher, was bom in
Oswego county, New York, August 1, 1828. The
family removed to Ohio when he was 7 and joined the
Moi'mon Church. In 1839 they Avent to Nauvoo, 111.,
where he was baptized, his father assisting in building
the temple. In 184G he and father enlisted in the Mor-
mon battalion, raised for the Mexican war. They were
discharged in California. His father came to Utah, and
Azariah turned back, on advice from Brigham Young,
and worked in California on the Sutter mill race where
gold was discovered. He now gets a pension from the
Government and in 1898 was a guest of honor in the
Semi-Centennial celebration in California. In 1848 he
returned to Salt Lake City, and in 1849 came to Manti,
with his father and mother, sisters Emily, Candace and
Esther, and brother Joseph. Soon after their arrival he
was taken sick and was not able to work for nearly 20
years. He has been active in church work and assisted
in building the temple. His first wife was Camilla A.
Taylor, married in Salt Lake City, April 10, 1849. She
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 185
has two liying children. Second wife, married in Salt
Lake City, October 9, 1871, was Joanne M. Christensen.
5XOAA^, GAliDXEli E., farmer and woolgrower, son of
\A'arren S. and Mary A. Yoorhees, Avas born in Pot-
towatamie county, Iowa, June 1, 1848. In 1852 the
family, consisting of three sons and one daughter, came
to Utah, and in 1851 located in Manti. He owns a fifty-
acre farm and his city residence besides about 15U0
sheep. During the past eleven years he has been ac-
tively engaged as a traveling thresherman, owning an
interest in a good machine. In the Black Hawk war he
took an active part in the first engagement. He was City
Marshal five years, member of the police force five years
and deputy sheriff two and a half years. His wife was
Esther P., daughter of Walter and Jemima Cox. She
owns stock in the Co-op store. They were married in
Manti, January 3, 1869, and have eight children: Edna
L., Esther L., Adelaide M., Periy G., Alice, Frederick W.,
Alida and Clifford H.
5 NOW, GEOKGE, of Manti, son of Gardner and Sarah
S. (Hastings) Snow, was bom in St. Johnsburg,
Caledonia County, Vermont, September 8, 1820.
His father was a carpenter and joined the Mormon
church about 1831. With his wife and daughter Martha,
he came to Manti in 1850, where he died, aged 97 years.
He took an active part in the Walker war; was Probate
Judge one term and was prominent in the Mormon
church, being a member of the High Council. Our sub-
ject came to Manti in 1852 with two brothers, James and
Warren S., both since deceased. He followed his trade
of cooper for some years and was sub-agent to the Ute
tribe of Indians three years. Studied law and practiced
before the bar about ten years and was Prosecuting At-
torney for the county about ten years; City Alderman
three terms; precinct Magistrate three terms. During
both Indian wars he was a drum major. During the
past eleven years he has been agent for George A. Lowe,
selling agricultural implements. He married in Kirt-
186 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
land, Ohio, in 1839 to Maiy, daughter of Benjamin and
Eunice Wells, who died September 4, 1893, leaving four
children, Marj, Eunice, Sarah and Gardner. He mar-
ried as second wife in Manti in 1860 Eunice Warner,
widow, a daughter of Titus and Diantha Billings; their
€hildren are: George, Lydia, Yilate and Titus.
3 QUIRE, AABON D., butcher, son of John P. and
Adelia, was born in Manti May 6, 1859. He was
brought up on a far-m and has farmed all his life.
Owns a nice fann of ninety acres and a residence in the
city. In May, 1896, he engaged in the butcher business
and now has a nice shop. Was man-ied in Logan to
Mary, daughter of Charles O. and Ann Luke, born in
Manti. She had one child: Aaron D. (deceased.) Wife
died and he married in Manti June 6, 1888, Eliza J.
daughter of George and Jane Bench, born in Manti.
They have four childi'en: Franklin, Nellie, Lorette and
George.
5Qi;iBE, JOHN r., deceased, sun of Aaron and Eliza-
beth, was born in Bainbridge, Geauga county. New
York, March 30, 1824. He grew up in New York
and went to Illinois, where he joined the Mormon Church
in 1847. In 1852 he came to Utah Avith Lorenzo Snow,
who married one of his sisters. He then came direct to
Manti and located there. He taught school in winter
and fanned in summer for several years. Took part in
the Black Hawk war, being a Lieutenant. Was an ac-
tive worker in church and Sunday school. During the
last years of his life he was in ill-health. He died April
25, 1872. Was married in Manti, December 31, 1853, to
Adelia, daughter of Freeborn and Annie Knight De ]N[ill,
born in Jackson county. Mo., September 29, 1832. Her
parents came here in 1850, having joined the Mormon
Church in 1830, among the first members. They were
highly respected citizens and both died here. Her chil-
dren are: John P., Aaron D., Adelia L., Eliza R. and
Oliver E., living; Orpha, Anna M. and Harriet A., de-
ceased.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 187
5QU1KP], OLIVER E., farmer and brickmaker, son of
John P. and Adelia, was born in Manti, February
2G, 1867. He was raised to fanning and owns a. nice
35-acre farm. Is also interested with Charles Wintch in
ibe manufacture of brick, having yards three miles south
ct' the citT> They make about 100,000 sand roll brick
yeai'ly. Was maxTied in Manti temple, October 30, 1889,
to Alice Jones. She had one child, Alice, and died Au-
gust 2C, 1800. Married again May 29, 1895, to Dia.ntha,
daughter of Daniel O. and Ellen Anderson, born in Nor-
AA'av, January 30, 1872. They haAe two children: Rosa-
rdond, born March 15, 189C, and Ruby, May 20, 1897.
5TECK, JENS F., farmer, son of Ghristian P. and
Maria S. Waas, was bora in Denmark, June 28,
1833. He served in the Danish arm.^ 2^ years, un-
der Frederick VIL, and in 1854 joined the Mormon
Churr-h. In 1861 he came to Utah, crossing the plains
ID an oxtrain, under Oapt. Wooley. Stopped the first
Yvinter in Manti, then removed to Mt. Pleasant. He was
called in 1865 to assist in settling Circle Valley, and
M'ent to Marysvale, where he took up land and helped
build the forts. In 1866, Avhen they had to' leave on
account of Indian troubles, he returned to Manti, and
has since been engaged in farming. He took an active
jiart in the Black Hawk Avar, doing his part of the many
duties. Is a stockholder in the Co-op store and an in-
dastrious, hard-working man. He was married in Salt
Lake City in December, 1867, to Inger Hansen. She died
July 10, 1884, leaving! ten children: Maria, wife of
<>eorge Thurgood; Petrea, wife of David F. Sliaind; Mary,
wife of John J. Reeis; James F., married tO' Silveretta.
Dickson; Joseph S., married to Amelia M. Dennison;
Hyrum S., married to Lillian Marker; Heber C. and Anna
M., at home. Elvena I. and an unnamed infant, de-
ceased. He was mairried again March 28, 1894, to Jane
Reid, bora December 14, 1832.
$TRINGHAM, WALTER, builder, of Manti, son of
William and Polly (Knight), born in Clay county,
Mo., February 4, 1837. Parents joined the Monnou
church in 1830, when the entire membership numbered
188 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
six. In 1856 the family came to Utah in Canute Peter-
son's train, and in February, 1857, they located in Manti.
Father was a hard worker for the church. He was or-
dained High Priest in Nauvoo, and passed through all
the persecutions in the States, and died in Manti Novem-
ber 3, 1865, in his 78th year.
Walter learned the trade of plasterer in Illinois, and
has worked at that ever since coming to Manti; also lay-
ing stone and brick. He has also a nice thirty-acre farm,
wliicli his sons work, and is a stockholder in the new
Union IJoller Mills. During the Black Hawk war Mr. S.
played in the mai'tial band and was in the saddle much
of the time. In Oastle Valley, in 1858, he was, with forty
others, in a skirmish with the Indians, Avhom the}^ Avere
pursuing to recover stolen stoclv, and had his horse shot
from under him. 'Mr. S. is a good, reliable citizen, and
well liked by tlie people of Manti.
He manied in Manti, June 19, 1859, to Maiy E.,
daughter of Jolm H. and Sabra A. Tuttle, born in Han-
cock county. 111., May 5, 1844. Their family of fifteen
children are named Julia A., Sabra E., Almira, deceased,
AValter, TJowena, John H., Luther A., Mary G., William
G., Elmeda F., Hvrum R., Rosa M., Charles M., Homer
M. and Delia T.
5TRIXGHAM, WALTER, JR., photographer, son of
Walter and Maiy E., was bom in Manti January
18, 1865, where he Avas educated and resides. At
the age of 19 he was employed by G. E. Anderson of
Springville and worked six years in his photo gallery.
He spent six months with Morris & Co., Salt Lake City,
and traveled through Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, finally
opening a gallery in this city with James E. Ellis as
partner. He now owns the business and is a fine artist
in portrait and view work. Is a member of the A. O. U.
W. and has been financier and held other offices in the
lodge. His wife, to whom he was married in Manti No-
vember 30, 1892, was Mary E., daughter of John E. and
Mary Metcalf. They have one son, W. Lynn, born Sep-
tember 12, 1893.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 189
SENNANT, nON. ALEXANDEE, Mayor, and superin-
tendent of Manti Co-op, is a native of Dumfermline,
Scotland, and was born January 3, 1851, son of
Charles and Margaret (Stenliouse) Tennaut. The father
was a bookbinder and died in Scotland in 185G, and the
mother died in Manti in 1874, having become the wife of
John (Jrier after her husband's death, and who is now a
resident of Provo. Mr. Tennant learned the trade of a
ropemaker, and the family came to Utah and
located in Manti in 186(5, where Aleck, as he is familiarly
known, worked at various occupations. In 1880 he en-
tered the Co-op as a clerk and gradually accumulated
stock therein, and in 1890 was appointed its superin-
tendent, Avhich iJosition ^e has since tilled. Is interested
in the Manti Lumber Company. Is a member of the A.
O. U. W. and was its first treasurer and is the present re-
corder; was Justice of the Peace several years; member
of the City Council 1889 and 1890, City Treasurer 1891
and 1892, and elected Mayor in the fall of 1897. He mar-
ried in Manti April 12, 1874, Miss Sarah Snow, daughter
of George and Mary, who were among the early settlers;
her father was prominent in all the Indian troubles, be-
ing drum major.
Mr. Tennant has four children, viz.: Mary B., Alex-
ander, Charles and Margaret; has a lovely home and
pleasant surroundings. He is an active worker in the
Mormon church, and is assistant superintendent in the
Manti North Sunday school. He was an active worker
in the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association, of '
which he was secretary some time and president two or
three years. Is one of the true and tried men of Manti,
ever charitable, kind to all and generous to a fault, and
one whose monument of integrity to duty will ever stand.
SOOTH, JAMES C, farmer, son of James F. and Sarah
Chadwick, was born in Nebraska as the family was
enroute to Utah, August 17, 1853. The family
came from London, England, and located in Manti in
October, 1853. Father was Sexton for many years; died
January 16, 1878; mother died February 15, 1896. James
190 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
has always followed farming. Has been a ward teacher
for sixteen years. Was married in Manti to Elizabeth
C, daughter of Charles O. and Ann Luke, born in Manti.
She had one child: James O. (deceased.) Wife died June
5, 1878. He married again April 20, 1881, to Agnes,
daughter of John P. and Margaret Reid. They have
seven children: Sarah, John C, William E., Marj^, Ed-
ward K., Glenn and Lucy.
7"UTTLE, ALBERT, deceased, son of Luther T. and
V3 Lola A., was born in Pottowatamie County, Iowa,
October 20, 1854. The family removed to Manti
when he Avas about 9 y<?ars old and he grew to man-
hood in this city. He was a prominent and influential
business man and politician and at the time of his death,
January 1, 1895, was cashier of the Manti City Savings
Bank, treasurer of the Central Utah Wool Co., and a
member of the mercantile firm of L. T. Tuttle & Co.
He was an active charter member of the A. O. U. W.
and served as City Councillor. His death was caused
b}' a fall on the sidewalk, striking the base of the spine
and causing concussion of the brain. He was married
in St. George, Utah, December 1, 1880, to Lucia I.,
daughter of Walter and Emeline Cox, born in Manti,
I'ebniary 4, 1860.
They had six childi'en: — Bernice, born October 17,
1881; Isabelle, October 25, 1883; Albert M., November
14, 1885; Rubv R., Mav 26, 1888; Blaine E., December
30, 1890, and Lucille, October 25, 1893.
J^UTTLE, AZARIAH, of Manti, son of Terry and
v3 Eleanor (Mills), Avas born in New York City, April
20, 1818. His father died when he was 9 years old,
and he had to begin to work early to help support the
family. He worked in a printing oflSce, and Avhen 15 was
bound out to learn the trade of sparmaker. He served
four years and nine months, when he joined the Mormon
church in December, 1837, through hearing Parley Pratt
and Elijah Fordham preach. They moved to Missouri
in 1838, and were all through the persecutions in Farr
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 191
West, Adams county, and iu Xau^oo. lu fall of 1847,
with his wife and two children, he left Nauvoo and win-
tered at Winter Quarters, intending to come to Utah.
They returned to Missouri on account of the Indians, and
in 1852 they started in Bishop Howell's train and arrived
in Provo September 15th. Isaac Morley induced them
to come to Manti, where they arrived October 12, 1852.
All through the Indian troubles Mr. Tuttle took part, be-
ing a member of the Silver Greys. In early days he was
a member of the City Council several 3 ears, and City Wa-
termaster about twenty years.
Married in New York City, March 11, 1838, to Ann,
daughter of Thomas and Ann Mabbot, born in Yorkshire,
England, December 2, 1821. Their children are Azariah,
Horion, William and Abigail.
6UTTLE, FRANK P., of the firm of L. T. Tuttle &
Sons, merchants, of Manti, is a son of Hon. Luther
T. and Lola A., born in Macedonia, Iowa, May 24,
1858. In 1863 the family came to Manti, where Frank
worked on the farm as he was growing up. When he
began business for himself he embarked in stockraising,
and later changed to Avool-growing", in which he has been
successful. He now has about 5000 head of sheep and
for the past ten years he has been buying and shipping
sheep for the Standard Meat and Live Stock Company
of Denver. In 1883 he bought one-half the interest of
James Barton, who was in business with his father, and
new the firm of L. T. Tuttle and Sons are well and favor-
ably known in southern Utah. Frank P. is now one of
i he substantial men of Sanpete county, and usually takes
the lead in any business enterprise started in the town.
He is a director in the Central Utah Wool Company, the
Manti City Savings Bank and the new Union Roller
Mills. He also has a fine faiin near town of about 100
acres, and a nice new residence three blocks east of the
Court House. He was married in Manti October 13, 1881,
to Arietta M., daughter of Frederick W. and Cordelia
Cox. They have six children, as follows: Frank L., Jes-
sie (deceased), Lola, Leonard, Fannie and Leah.
192 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
SUTTLE, JOHN HEXKY, retired farmer, son of Terry
and Eleanor, was born in New York City, June 19,
1821. At the ajie of 15 lie was "bound out'' to learn
the wood-turner's trade, where he worked till 1838, when
he removed West, stopping a while in Missouri and locat-
ing in Hancock county. 111. He left there in 1816, and
resided two years at Garden Grove, Iowa, going to Coun-
cil Bluffs, from which he started June 9, 1852, with Capt.
Howells for Utah, taking his wife and four children in
an ox team. He came to 31anti in October, 1852, took up
40 acres of land and erected a home in the city, where he
has since resided. In the Indian wars he did his share,
being Captain of com])any B, Home Guards. Is a small
wool-grower, and owns stock in the Manti Co-op. store.
His first wife was Sabra \'oorhees, to whom he was mar-
ried in Hancock county, 111., May 14, 1843. She died Oc-
tober 10, 1853, leaving three children, Mai-y E., wife of
Walter Stringham, Almira, wife of John Hall, and Lu-
ther T. The second wife was Sarah S., widow of William
Mills, killed by Indians in 1853. She died February 12,
1895. Third wife was Sarah A. Allen, nee Butler, mar-
ried June 28, 1895. Her ])arents were early settlers in
Utah. She was born in Xauvoo, 111., February 15, 1841,
and has two children, John B. and Sarah E., wife of Ben-
jamin Cameron, Panguitch, Ut^h.
SUTTLE, LOUIS E., merchant, farmer and wool groAV-
er, member of the flnu of L. T. Tuttle & Co., was
born May 21, 1863, in Council Bluffs, la., and is a
son of Luther T. and Lola E. Tuttle. The family came
to Manti the same year, and Louis E. was reared as a
farmer and has always lived in Manti. Married here,
December 19, 1888, Mary C. Clark, daughter of John
Haslem and Theresa E. Clark, who were among the
early settlers of Sanpete, she was born in Manti. They
have a nice, comfortable home, he also has a farm of
tv»'enty-flve acres near town. They have three children,
Louis T., Hazel E., and Allen E. Mr. Tuttle is a mem-
ber of the I. O. O. F., and in 1897 held the office of Noble
Grand of Temple City Lodge No. 23 of Manti. Is actively
engaged in the stock and sheep industry, and has in con-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 193
uectiou with his father a flock of 6000 sheep, is quiet and
unassuming in Ms business deportment, but is one of
Manti's men of tried integrity and honesty.
5UTTLE, LUTHEE, of Manti, was born near Council
Bluffs, Iowa, July 16, 1S19. He is a son of John H.
and Sabra A. The family came to Manti in 1852.
Luther was raised to farm work and when he grew up
he took up and bought land and now has 210 acres of
fine land near Manti. For the last thirteen years he has
followed woolgrowing, in which he has been yery suc-
cessful, and now has 3000 head of fine sheep. Mr. Tuttle
is an entei-prisiug, shrewd business man and usually
takes a leading part in any business enterprise started
in the town. When the Central Utah Wool Company was
organized in 1891 he became one of the directoi*s and has
since attended to the buying of hides and wool for the
company. He is a stockholder in the Manti City Sayings
Bank and a member of the A. O. U. W. In 1891 he
opened a harness store in the Tuttle Block and placed
his son, Luther E., in charge. They do a large business
and manufacture a fine line of harness, saddles, etc.
He was maiTied in Manti January 3, 1870, to Emily,
daughter of Frederick W. and Emeline Cox, who was
born near Fort Laramie August 8, 1852, while the family
wei'^ enroute by ox team to Utah. Their children are:
Luella, Luther E., Eoscoe C, Lawrence, Frederick, John,
Burton, Edward, Lloyd and Maud.
5UTTLE, HOX. LUTHER T., a prominent merchant,
banker and stock dealer of Manti, is a native of New
York, born Xoyember 19, 1825. His father was a
shipbuilder by trade and died when Luther was but
fourteen months old, leaving three sons and one daugh-
ter, of which the subject of this sketch is the youngest.
Both brothers are now residents of Manti.
When he was 12 years of age his mother haying
joined the church of Latter-day Saints, the family moyed
to Missouri and the same year Luther went to liye with
his uncle, a hotel-keeper in St. Louis. In 1846, when the
194 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mormon Battalion was being organized, Luther became
imbued with the desire to go to California and joined
the comijany three days after his marriage with Abigail
Haws, at Council Bluffs, low^a. After an absence of
eighteen mouths, with the rank of Orderly Sergeant, he
returned to Council Bluffs and engaged in the fur trade
as agent for Peter A. Sarpev, of the Amei-ican Fur Com-
pany. His next venture was in the lumber business at
the little town of Macedonia, about twenty-live miles east
of Council Bluffs, where he built a sawmill and later a
flouring mill. He remained at Macedonia in the milling
business until ISBH, when he came to Ftah and located
at Manti. Here he fornu'd a, pai'tnership with Mr. E, W.
Fox and opened a general store under the firm name of
Tuttle & Fox. This business continued successfully for
about five years, when it Avas sold to the Co-op, Mr.
Tuttle remaining in the emi>loy of the latter company for
several years. In 1875 the desire to go into business for
himsielf again took possession of him, and in partnershij)
with Hari-ison E(h\a.rds he embai'ked in a general mer-
chandise and lumber business. This business grew rap-
idly and a few years afterwards Mr. Tuttle's two sons,
Albert and Frank, wei-e admitted to the finn, the per-
sonnel of which is the same today with the exception
that the intei-est of Albert. Tuttle, who died in January,
1895, is now held by his Avidow.
Througli the efforts of Mr. Tuttle, Sr., the firm has
enlarged its business extensively and in 1891 erected one
of the finest business blocks in southern Utah. The build-
ing has a frontage of uinety-tAvo feet, is sixty feet deep
and two stories high, Avitli an iron front.
Luther T. Tuttle has long been one of the most
prominent figures in public life in Manti, having been
twice elected Mayor of the city, several times member
of the City Council and a member of the Territorial Legis-
lature from Sanpete County for four terms. In church
matters he takes a prominent part and is at present a
member of the High Council of Sanpete Stake. In 1890
he organized tJie Manti Savings Bank with a capital of
$25,000, which has since been increased to |50,000. He
was unanimously chosen as president of the institution,
GKO. P. BILLINOS,
MANTl.
.]()KL StJOMAl^lOK.
MANTl.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 195
which position he has held since its organization. Tlie
other officers of the bank are as follows: Peter Dyreng,
cashier; J. H. Caii^euter, assistant cashier; James Craw-
ford, William G. Crawford, Frank Tuttle and J. B.
Maiben, directors.
Besides his interests already mentioned, Mr, Tnttle
is also extensiyely engaged in sheep raising, now being
the owner of about 3500 head. He is also a stockholder in
the Co-op Roller Mills.
Mr. Txittle was again married in 1850 to Lola Haws,
a sister of his former wife, and as issue of such marriage
two sons and two daughters are now living, namely^
Frank, Lilly, Louis and Ethella.
1 /bOEHEES, AETHUR P., dealer in sheep and cat-
\J tie, son of Isaac and- Eliza (Lewis), born in Manti
June 6, 1857. He was reared to the occupation of
a farmer and when about 20 years of age he began buy-
irg and shipping cattle. He was quite successful, so he
has followed it ever since. During the season of 1897
he was engaged in buying and shipping sheep for Henry
Kearnes to A. J. Knollin & Co. of Kansas City and Chi-
cago, and did a large amount of business. He also has
about 3000 head of sheep of his own, a nice farm near
town, and a fine residence east of the business center.
Mr. Voorhees is a good business man and an enterpris-
ing citizen and stands well in the estimation of the peo-
ple. He was manied in Manti April 29, 1879, to Louisa^
daughter of George P. and Edith Billings, born in Manti
August 23, 1858. Their children are Eloise, Perry and
Glenn, and Leonard and Ralph, deceased,
1 /ORHEES, ISAAC, retired farmer, son of Elisha and
\J Xaucy Leek, was born in Clearmont county, Ohio,^
June 2, 1821. His parents joined the Mormon
church in early days and emigratecl to Utah in 1819, in
Warren Snow's company. Isaac drove one of the fifty
teams and hunted when the company camped. He killed
four wagon loads of buffalo in one day. Was an expert
hunter, and made one trip for the Government from Fort
196 HISTOliY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Leavenwortli, Kan., to Old Mexico, and oue to New
Mexico, freiglitiug with six yolve of oxeu, 60,000 jDouuds
on each wagon. He engaged in the charcoal business in
Salt Lake City, removed to this city in 1854, and followed
farming and stock-raising, caring for his parents, who
died here. During the Indian wars he Avas very active
in guarding stock and chasing Indians, and losing stock
by their depredations. He was married in Manti, Jan-
uary 10, 1855, to Eliza, (hiughter of David and Elizabeth
Lewis, born in \\'ales, November 25, 1838, died in Manti,
October 13, 1885. Their living children are Elizabeth,
wife of \Mlliam Ellingford, Ai'thur P., Isaac D., Stephen
L., Esther, widow of Hial G. Bradford, and Eraukliu.
1 A)KIIEES. SI'EPIIEN L., stockraiser, son of Isaac
\j and Eliza. Lewis, was born in Manti June 25, 1861,
where he was educated and reared a fanner. He
was a freighter to tlie mining districts of Utah and Ne-
vada and engaged Avitli his brothers in stockraising, later
purchasing slun^p. In 18',)5 he built a tine residence at a
cost of about f2500, where he now resides. He con-
ducted a meat market for two years and run a barber
shop for some time. Being an excellent musician, he
was leader of the Sunday school choir for seven years
and the Tabernacle <lioir for two years. At the age of
16 he joined a, hjcal dramatic company and assisted very
much in raising funds for building the Temple and Tab-
erna.clf^. He was marricMl in Salt Lake Citv November
22, 1883, to Eliza, (lauglitcr of AVilliam T. and Jane Mc-
Ewan Keid, who was born in Parley's Canyon September
22, 1862. They have four children: Blanche, Stephen
and Jane E., living, William T. being dead,
\\\ ALKEK, JOHN, deceased, son of Henry and Bella,
\yj was born in Carlisle, England, in 1832. He was a
roof-slatej' and when about 20 years of age joined
the Mormon Church. AA^as married in Graetna Gi'^en in
1860 to Ellen McSkelly, a native of England. His parents
came to Utah in a handcai't, company, father dying on
the road. In 1880 he and family came to Manti, where
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY, 197
he assisted in building tlie Temple and worked in it for
several years. He was an earnest church worker, an
elder and a much respected citizen of the community.
He died May 18, 1894. There are six living children:
Bella, John, Nellie, Elizabeth, Mary and Agnes.
1 ! ^ESTENSKOW, HANS, farmer and musician, son of
\XJ Ole and Maiy, was born on the island of Falster,
Denmark, September 17, 1835. His father was a
first-class musician and Hans studied under him for sev-
eral years. The famih' are natural musicians and many
of them are excellent performers. Hans was leader of
the band in his native home many years and for live
years was a music teacher, being considered very profi-
cient on the violin, claronet, cornet, flute and bass vial.
He joined tlie ^Mormon Church in 1862 and in 1803 came
to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt.
Sanders and arrived in Manti September 12, 18G3. Was
made leader of the Tabernacle choir and has followed
music teaching most of his life. He owns a small farm
and is a leading man in the Churcli, being a teacher,
member of the Elders' quorum, one of the presidents of
Seventies and a High Priest. Was married in Denmark
October 18, 1860, to Karen Peterson. She died in Manti
March 2, 1884. Her children are: Peter H., Mary, Han-
nah, Hans, Caroline, Anna C, Magdalena, William H.
and Sarah, living; Ole P., Louis H. and Maria, deceased.
Second wife was Karen E. Hansen, born March 2, 1852;
married April 18, 1869. She has three children: JohUj
Jens P. and Margaret B.
1 ! A^STENSKOW, HANS, JR., a canyon worker, son of
\XJ Hans and Karen, was born in Manti, March 8,
1869. He was raised a farmer, but since he grew
to manhood has been engagetl in working in the can-
yons, getting out timber, lumber and wood. Was mar-
ried in Manti temple, October 9, 1889, to Christena,
daughter of Hans and Trena Anderson, bom in Den-
mark, August 5, 1870. They have four children, Christy,
Orlando, Clarence and Wallace.
198 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1 I /eSTEXSKOW, PETEE, of Manti, sou of Ole H. and
\XJ Marv-^ (Hansen), was born in Ulslov, on the island of
Falster, Denmark, October 4, 1837. He learned the
trade of shoemaker, joined the ]Mornion chnrch in 18G2
and was a missionary about one year, when he joined
the army; his country was at war with Germany, Austria
and Prussia; he serA'ed six months and was in eight
battles. In 18()4: he emigrated to this country and located
in ]Manti, where he has been engaged in farming, has a
nice farm of sixty acres and a comfortable residence in
town. Mr. AV. is a natui-al musician; when seven years
old lie could play the violin ;uid soon learned to play the
cornet and tlut(\ About twenty years he was a member
of the Tabernacle clioii- and many years was in the Sun-
day school choir. He is president of the quorum of Sev-
enties and head teacher of the South ward. In politics
he is a Republican and in the fall of 189.") was elected
member of the City Council. In 1805 he married Annie
D., (laughter of Ole and Anne ^fadsen. She died in
]Manti. Their children are: Anne ^I. Doi-thea, Neils P.,
Eliza, Erastus, Josei)h P., Jeuine M. and Mary, Ole and
Lewis deceased. His second wife, Anna. Petersen, he
married Se]»tember 18, 18T(>. Their children are: An-
netta, Andrew, Elice, Julius, Olivia and ]Mary.
1 ! IINTCH, JACOB, faiiuer, son of Henry and Anna
\XJ Biirkhard, was born in Zurich, Switzerland, Janu-
ary 1, 1855, and emigrated with his parents to Lehi,
Utah, in 1862. In 1865 the family removed to Richfield,
remaining there till 1867, when they were driven out by
Indians, and settled in Manti. He was raised a farmer
and has alwiiys tilled the soil, owning a forty-acre tract
and having a nice two-story brick residence in the city.
He is a director and treasurer of the Manti Co-op Sheep-
herding and Woolgrowing Institution, and has sei-^^ed
four years as Street Supei'Aasor under the Republican
administration. His wife, whom he married in the St.
George Temple October 27, 1881, Avas Sophia Hansen.
She died July 26, 1893, leaving four children: Wilford
J., Jessie, Nettie M., and Clara, living, Annie and Miran-
da being- dead.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 199
I I /ODSKOW, JENS HAN8EN, Secretaiy of Manti C.
\XJ ^i- I-j bora in the village of Wodskow, Deumark,
Xovember 20, 1834. He joined the Mormon Church
1S56, and sjDent seven years in missionary work in his
native land. Came to Manti in 1864 and engaged in
farming 'till 1880, when he entered the Co-op, as clerk,
iind in Januaiy, 1881, was appoined secretaiy, and is a
stockholder in the institution. Is prominent in church
matters. Has been counsellor to Bishop Reed many
years, always an active Sunday-school worker, and is the
present Superintendent in the North School. Member
of the City Council 1873, '74. He married in Denmark,
January 8, 1862, Maiy K. Christiansen, daughter of Jens
F., and a native of Denmark. They had seven children,
Malvina, Maiy, Martha, Christine, James, Nettie and
Willet. Mr. AVodskow is still interested in farming,
owning considerable land near Manti. He is very quiet
and unassuming in his business relations, pref ending
rather to let his actions speak, and is known in the com-
munity as a man of true integrity and of sterling worth.
1 ! /'OKKS, EDWIN :M., proprietor of the Manti Planing
\XJ Mill, is a son of James M. and Phebe (Jones) Works,
born in Manti December 28, 1861. James M. Works
was one of the early settlers of Utah and stood high in
the estimation of lUighani Young and the councils of the
Mormon church. Ills sister ]Meriam became the first
wife of President Young. He Avas ordained patriarch in
the church by President Young and when tlie Deseret
telegraph line was completed from Salt Lake to Manti
the first message over the line was received by him from
President Young. He tilled a mission to England, cross-
ing the plains both Avays on foot. He married in Salt
Lake and afterward located in Manti, Avhere he was quite
prominent in church matters, and died July 24, 1889.
Phebe (Jones) Works came across the plains in 1857 in
a hand cart company and is still living with Edwin M.
Our subject grew up in Manti and picked up the
trade of a carpenter. In 1891 he built the Manti planing
mill, where he is engaged in the manufacture of sash.
200 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
doors, blinds, mouldings, etc. In 1S95 he bought a saw-
mill in Six-Mile canyon about fifteen miles from Manti.
He was married in Salt Lake November 23, 1882, to Mar-
garet M., daughter of Christian and Annie M. Munk, who
died May 12, 1889, leaving him four children, Edwin P.,
James E., Jesse C. and Margaret (deceased.) He again
married March 27, 1890 to Hannah O. Munk, sister of
his first wife. One child, Edmund M., died aged five
days. She died January 19, 1891. Mr. Works is a pub-
lic-spirited, enterprising man of the kind who build up a
town. He stands well in the estimation of his fellow citi-
zens, who have thrice elected him to represent them in
the City Council.
MANTI PUBLIC SCHOOL.
MT. PLEASANT PUBLIC SCHOOL.
MOUNT PLEASANT.
rnoUNT PLEASANT, as the name implies, is situ-
I I I ated upon a pleasant elevation, near the center
of the famous '"Granaiy of Utah," twenty-five miles
north of Manti and 100 miles south of Salt Lake City.
The site was selected by the early jjioneers of Sanpete
county as the most delightful and commanding location
for an important commercial metropolis, and its rapid
growth and permanent development fully demons^trates
that the locators were not deceived. In the early spring
of 1852 a company of the veterans of '49, from Manti,
camped upon the ground now included in Mt. Pleasant,
and began the building of the ''Queen City of Sanpete."
The colonists were commanded by Madison D. Hamil-
ton, who erected a saw mill and began to cut lumber
for building houses. In 1853 the Indians attacked the
colonists and drove away some cattle. The colony was
reinforced by militiamen from Utah county and assisted
in harvesting their grain, when the settlement was
abandoned.
The Indians regarded this retreat as an indication
of weakness on the part of their white foes, and rejoiced
that the waters of Pleasant creek and the nutritious
grasses of the broad meadows were to remain undis-
turbed as the favorite hunting ground of the redmen of
Central Utah. But, such a site could not be overlooked
by men in search of homes and desirous of founding a
city where the natural facilities were everywhere pres-
ent. Here the climate is tempered by the altitude and
pleasant breeze, never too hot in summer nor too cold in
204 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
winter, and the miasmatic genns of disease cannot exist
in the pure ozonifled atmosphere. The cool mountain
water, fresh from the glaciers of perpetual snow, con-
tain none of the impurities of less favored sub-humid
lands, and the clear, bracing atmosphere make of life a
continued round of pleasure and add to the cherished
hope of longevity a thousand dazzling charms. When,
therefore, the Indians wei'e partially conquered and
peace promised, a second attempt was made to colonize
the chosen land of Mt. Pleasant.
In the spring of 1859 a company was made up at
Ephraim to colonize on Pleasant creek, and articles were
signed by the boldest of the pioneers. Among those who
possessed the courage necessaiy to enter upon the for-
bidden land of the savages, were A\'. S, Seely, Isaac
Allred, David Jones, Nelson Tidweil, John Meynck and
James Ivie, wlio Avith their families, led the i^ioneers to
this chosen valley, and proceeded to erect houses upon
the spot where the Indians had burned the first settle-
ment. They worked by day and paced the sentinel posts
by night, keeping a constant watch against an attack
from the savages. Co-operation in its perfect simplicity
marked every move and individual gains Avere forgotten
in the combined effort at colonial comfort and general
prosperity. The waters of Pleasant creek were trained
upon the fields through union ditches, and the exceeding
fertility of motlier earth produced an abundance of veg-
etables, cereals and grasses for nourishing and sustain-
ing the colonists and their domestic animals.
A fort was constructed the first season, and the
colony was reinforced by Cyrus H. AVheelock and a com-
pany from the northern counties. Schools and theatrical
companies were organized and life was made as pleasant
as possible during tlie long, severe winters, when cold
and hunger supplemented by continued fear of an Indian
HON. FERDINAND ERICKSEN.
MT. PLEASANT.
HISTORi' OF SANPETE COUNTY. 205
uijrising were perpetual dangers the memories of which
can never be forgotten by the most youthful paiiici-
pants. The brave men and noble women composing the
small band of original colonists had become inured to
trials and were not strangers to poverty, hence entered
upon their duties with a determination to succeed and an
earnest desire to overcome all obstacles in the interest
of homes and families. A miniature saw mill was erect-
ed and logs cut for flooring and roofing for some houses,
while the adobe and dugout, with earth and thatched
roofs served as Avell as the modem brick mansion. The
grain was gi-ound in a small mill run by water power
and all had the staff of life.
Mt. Pleasant Avas the battle ground for which the
Indians contended, and many engagements were had be-
tween the militia and savages during the exciting years
of the Black Hawk war. Men were ready for any emerg-
ency and stood as the famous minute men of 1776, sub-
ject to militarj^ orders day or night, to defend the colon-
ists of Sanpete county. The city was incorporated Feb-
ruary 20, 1868, and began to assume some importance,
Arhich however, was checked and its powers limited by
the continuation of the war until 1872, when Gen, Mor-
row made a treaty with the Utes, at this place, and peace
was restored. Since then the work of advancement has
been phenomenal, and the accumulation of wealth has
increased at a most remarkable pace. The many natural
advantages have been utilized and health, wealth and
prosperity crowned the efforts of those zealous patriots,
who transformed the desert into peaceful homes, beauti-
ful fields and fruitful orchards, supplying nearly 3000
inhabitants with the necessities and comforts of life.
The municipal affairs have been wisely and econ-
omically administered by competent men who have la-
bored incessantly to make of the city what her inhabi-
206 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
tants justly claim, "The Queen City of Sanpete." The
city has clean, broad streets; excellent water for culi-
nary, domestic and irrigation pui'poses; splendid power
for mills and factories; fine school houses and well-in-
formed teachers; beautiful lawns and prolific orchards
and gardens; elegant mansions, the homes of wealthy
and energetic citizens; perfect electric light system; en-
ttrprising and public-spirited business men, conducting
complete mercantile houses; modern and well-equipped
roller mills; first class hotels; well conducted newspa-
per; solid and reliable banking institution; best market
and mail facilities, furnished by a modern railway; well
regulated lodges, representing the most prominent fra-
ternal organizations; capable and competent attorneys,
physicians and professional men; good churches and
auxiliary societies; and all that goes to make up a com-
mercial metropolis of a county like Sanpete.
Irrigation being the first and most important invest-
nsent in making a colony in the arid western section of
America, was not overlooked in colonizing Mt. Pleasant.
Tlie lands were apportioned and afterward entered as
homesteads, and water was supplied by appropriations
from Pleasant creek. The municipal authorities took the
responsibility of controlling and distributing the water,
Y.hich was done at a nominal annual expense of only
ten cents an acre in the field and twenty-five cents for a
similar area within the corporate limits of the city. Act-
ing under the general Territorial law concerning cor-
porations, passed in 1884, the water owners have since
formed different incorporated companies to protect indi-
vidual rights and control the water sources of the sup-
ply. The capital stock of five irrigation companies in
which the citizens of Mt. Pleasant are interested aggre-
gate about |100,000, divided among the farmers.
The Pleasant Creek Irrigation company was incor-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 207
porated April 18, 1891, with a capital stock of |30,000.
The Twin Creek Irrigation company, with a capitaliza-
tion of |19,000, was incorporated on the same day, April
:IS, 1891. The Moroni and Mt. Pleasant Irrigating Ditch
company, with headquarters at Moroni, but holding
much stock of and furnishing water for Mt. Pleasant
people, was incorporated June 20, 1893, with a capital
stock of 130,000. The Coal Fork Ditch Irrigating com-
pany, with a capital stock of |1400, was incorporated
June 28, 1893. On Februaiy 6, 1896, the Cedar Creek
Reservoir company, with a capital of |15,000, was incor-
porated. These companies are directed by some of the
representative citizens and land owners, and the finan-
cial affairs are therefore well handled and the expenses
made as low as economical methods will permit. Over
10,000 acres are under cultivation from these ditches and
abundant crops are harvested.
The co-operative method of doing business entered
all the channels of trade, and in 1867 a co-op store was
started, with a capital stock of |700. This institution
flourished for years under the able direction of such men
as W. S. Seeley, A. Madsen and C. N. Lund. From a
small log hut the institution increased to an elegant bus-
iness block, where a half dozen salesmen were kept busy
in attending to the wants of customers. The mercantile
business proving so successful, many individuals and in-
corporated concerns entered the field, and today Mt.
IMeasant has more first-class general stores than any city
of similar size in the State of Utah, Nor has the in-
crease in trade been confined to general stores, but has
extended to all lines of business that a live, bustling city
of 3000 people could reasonably demand. The air of bus-
iness prosperity permeates the entire municipality and
enterprise is a noted characteristic of the people.
An index to the prosperity of a city is always shown
208 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ID the banking institutions, and when capitalists locate
in Mt. Pleasant they find a solid financial depository in
the Mt. Pleasant Commercial and Savings Bank. This
company was incorporated in 1892 with a capital stock
of $50,000. The depositors have steadily increased until
tliey number hundreds, a good surplus is held in the
vaults and the assets are most satisfactoiy to stockhold-
ers and patrons. The directors are some of the most
representative and enterprising citizens, and give the
bank a rating for industry and accumulation when their
names are coupled with its management. The officers
are N. S. Neilson, president; F. C. Jensen, vice president;
O. F. Wall, cashier. Board of directors consists of N. S.
Neilson, Ferdinand Ericksen, A. S. Nilson, J. E. Jen-
nings, F. (\ J(aisen, B. Anderson, J. F. Jensen, N. P. Neil-
son and Olof Bosenlof.
The Mt. Pleasant Wool aud Live Stock Commission
company, was incorporated in 1893, and has some of the
leading citizens and woolgrowers of the county as stock-
h(ilders. The company has handled immense quantities
of wool and sheepmen's supplies, bringing into Mt. Pleas-
ant and Sanpete county thousands of dollars. The prime
mo^'ers aud directorate were N. S. Nielson, J. H. Seely,
F. C. Jensen, James Larsen, A. S. Nielson, B. Whitaker
and W. D. Candland. Shipments of wool are made di-
rect to St. Louis markets and the best prices are ob-
tained for customers. A large frame warehouse on the
line of the Bio Grande Western railroad, erectd by the
company, is an indication of the prosperity which has
followed its organization and wise management. The
present officials are: N. S. Nielson, president; J. H. See-
ly, vice president; F. C. Jensen, secretary.
Another equally representative and important wool
shipping concern is the Union Wool and Live Stock
Commission company, organized after the Mt. Pleasant
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 209
eompanY. This company handles all that is implied in
its name, with perfect satisfaction to its customers and
stockholders. The concern is composed of reliable bus-
iness men, interested in the success of the Queen City as
the commercial center of Central Utah. The officers and
directors are: Andrew Madsen, president; X. P. Neil-
son, vice president; Xeal M. Madsen, secrtary, with J.
D. Page, Simon T. Beck and A. J. Aagard. This com-
pany is not local in its dealings nor its official directory,
but extends its business operations over Sanpete county
and throughout Central and Southern Utah.
One of the most prominent financial institutions
characteristic of the enterprise of Mt. Pleasant citizens
is the Sanpete County Co-op, a mercantile establishment
of large dimensions, having probably the gTeatest vol-
ume of business of any similar firm in the county. This
company began a few years ago with small capital in a
verv' insignificant building compared to the present com-
modious structure. The affairs have been so wisely and
economically handled that the business has grown to
enormous proportions. From one clerk in a little room
it has increased until a half dozen men are engaged in
transacting the business. The capital employed is $15,-
000, and a yearly aggregate of $20,000 constitute the
sales. The present officials are: X. S., A. S. and H. S.
Nilson, August Wall, S. C. Wall and C. G. Bjelke.
When the railroad connected this city with the com-
mercial world and new conditions prevailed in the gen-
eral financial affairs of the municipality, several of the
prominent citizens conceived the idea of lighting the
streets, business blocks and dwelling houses with elec-
tricity. The proposition«met with a favorabl considera-
tion and the work was completed by a company of finan-
ciers composing the representative men of the place.
Electric lights adorn the principal street crossings and
210 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
illuminate the chief dwellings, business blocks and pub-
lic places. The official directory of this company is as
'follows: E. Anderson, president; Peter Matson, secre-
tary.
The manufacture of furniture was begun several
years ago by F. C. Jensen, who conducted a well ap-
jiointed furniture store until 1898, when a company was
organized to continue the business which he had success-
fully built up. The organization is known as the Consol-
idated Furniture company, carrying a large stock of se-
lected household goods and doing a large and profitable
business. F. C. Jensen is president of the company and
F. Clark, secretary and treasurer.
The Union Mercantile company is a prominent con-
cern, which in connection with dealing in general mer-
chandise, conducts the Mt. Pleasant creamery. This firm
does an extensive businss at home and abroad. The
Queen City butter and cheese commands first class
I)rices wherever exhibited. Ole Hansen manages the
ereamei-y and Neal M. Madsen the store, of which Peter
Matson is secretaiy and treasurer.
Some of the more prominent men of this city have
been interested in mining in the several important dis-
tricts of Utah and Nevada, and many have engaged in
former days in freighting produce to the camps. One
company recently organized here is known as the Modern
Mining and Milling company, which operates at Cherry
Creek, Nevada. The plan is to work the tailings of old
mines and extract the ore lost by all processes, and so
far the work has been successful. James F. Jensen is
president of the company, and Jonas Erickson is man-
ager. They with many others are interested in proper-
ties in the Blue mountains and elsewhere and propose
developing some rich claims, thereby adding to the
wealth of this city. Mining has not been prosecuted in
k
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 211
the vicinity of this city very successfully, although the
coal outcroppings show immense deposits of a fine qual-
ity of fuel Avithin a few miles of town.
Being located in the center of Utali's granaiy, Mt.
Pleasant is justly celebrated for the excellt^nt quality of
flour produced by her modern mills. The grain is grown
in fertile fields, at an altitude of ovei' 6,000 feet, and by
the practical application, of scientific irrigatioin the best
wheat is produced. With thorough millers, improved
machinery and all the necessary requi.siteis for manufac-
turing, none but the very best flour is placed upon the
market. The Mt. Pleasant Mill Company, with N. S.
Neil son, president; Vi. D, Candland, secretary, and L. J.
Jor(i,a.n, treasurer, is one of the representative concerns
of the city, and manufactures all kinds of mill products,
besides giving a local cash market for wheat. The Qiieen
City Eoller iMill Company is an equally important and
valuable business fiiin, consisting of the following repre-
sentative officials: John H. Seely, L. J. Jordan, John F.
Fechsei', manager.
The almost inexhaustible coal fields lying within a
fev^' miles of this cit}' liave been partly develoijed and be-
fore many years the supply Avill exceed the" local demand
and make of Mt. lUeasant an impoi'tant coal shipping
point. With sufficient capital for development, there is
no doul)t that large deposits of first-class coal could be
uncovered Avithin sight of the city. This would cheapein
fuel, which is at present commanding most extraordinary
low prices, and the maiiufacturing plants for which the
natural surroundings admirably fit this city, could be
readil^^ introduced. An abundant water power is already
obtainable through the efforts of municipal authorities
in locating i^seiwoir sites and increasing the supply of
Pleasant Creek. The present manufacturing and power
212 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
concerns, consisting of saw and grist mills, creamery,
electric light and flouring mills, do not exhaust the nat-
ural power, Avhich could be increased many fold if neces-
sary.
Mt. Pleasant is located near the primitive forests of
the Wasatch mountains and numerous sawmills are util-
ized in cutting timber for domestic and export purposes.
In former days before the laws were so strict and rigidly
enforced against timber cutting, no less than a score of
mills were kept cutting continuously during the summer
season in manufacturing lumber, lath, shingles and gen-
eral building timbers. Many citizens find employment in
logging and hauling timbers to the mills and the lumber
and finished product to the home market. The numerous
elegant mansions and commodious business blocks have
been constructed of home matei'ial and are perpetual
monuments to the policy of Utah colonists in utilizing
home resources and employing home laborers. Although
the present city has been erected from native forests, the
area is practically undiminished and the natural water-
sheds remain to protect the winter snows against a time
of necessity for irrigating the fields of the valley.
The thrifty and industrious people of Mt. Pleasant
are chiefly engaged in agricultural pursuits, having over
10,000 aci°es of land under cultivation, and raising grain,
hay and potatoes. In early days the farms were practi-
cally one co-operative field, but during the past few years
individual holdings have been fenced and many small
areas are devoted to moder-n intensive cultivation, yield-
ing immense returns. Fruitgrowing and gardening were
neglected for many years, under the delusion that the
climate was not suited to general horticulture, but the
city is nov^- filled with prolific trees and vines and well-
tilled and profitable gardens. Bee-keeping has naturally
JOHN H. SEELY,
MT. PLEASANT.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 213
followed in the planting of fruit trees and the annual
honey product ag-gTegates thousands of pounds. Domes-
tic fowls are kept on e^ery fann and the agrdcultural in-
dependence and prosperity is everywhere yisible.
The newspaper business in Mt. Pleasant is well rep-
resented in the Pyramid, a weekly publication, issued
eyery Thursday by the Pyramid Publishing Company,
under the management of J. M. Boyden. This venture
was started by A. B. Williams in November, 1890, and
has continued to increase in usefulness as a public edu-
cator since the first issue appeared. It is a non-partisan,
strictly local newspaper and devoted to the upbuilding
of the Queen City and the county of Sanpete. The Pyra-
mid is deserving of local patronage and is an index to
the push, vim and entei'prise of the business interests of
the city. Its plant is not extensive, but will grow with
the financial development of the city and the amount of
increasing publicity demanded by the ever vigilant and
progressive managers of mercantile institutions.
The political history of Mt. Pleasant differs from
other settlements of Sanpete county in that thei'e were
more Liberal voters previous to the organization of the
national parties. In the early days the People's Party
was practically alone and candidates elected without
opposition. This caused the local Liberal organization
to increase in numbers and strength until this city be-
came the most prominent Liberal municipality in central
or southern Utah. In 1891 the party lines were drawn
throughout ITtah, and Mt. Pleasant soon elected Eepubli-
can officials. At the last Presidential election the politi-
cal situation changetd throughout all of Utah and this
city was no exception. Mt. Pleasant has furnished vari-
ous county and State officials of both parties. Hon J D,
Page ably represented the county and city in the Consti-
214 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
tutional Conventiou, while Hon. W. D. Candland served
as first State Senator from Sanpete. Hons. Ferdinand
Ericksen, John Cai-ter, James Burns, C. N. Lund and
others have represented their parties in the capacity of
county officials.
The people of Mt. Pleasant are fond of amusements,
and the opportunities for entertainment are not lacking.
They have an excellent brass band with first-class musi-
cians and a, j^ood orchestra, large, A^'ell-built pavilions
and halls; a home dramatic company composed of the
brightest and best talent. The city has a reputation far
and near as the repi^esentative amusement place of south-
ern TTtah. Nor is this desire for mingling in mirthfulness
and forgetting the cares of life confined to home patron-
age, for tJie people attend all State and general gather-
ings of a political, religious or social nature.
In ISOO the Tiio Grande ^Vestern railroad was com-
pleted to 3It. Pleasant and this city put on the highway
of commercial pi-osperity. New enterprises were opened,
dormant natural resources developed and a cash market
assured for all products of the farm and the herds and
flocks in the mouulains. From that date to the present
financial advancement has been general, new modern
residences have been erected, fine mercantile houses con-
structed, the entire city lighted by electricity and a per-
fect mountain metropolis created. The shipments of
wool, sheep, cattle, lumber and grain from this place to
outside markets aggregate many trainloads yearly and
the cash returns divided among those interested pour
into the Queen City a volume of money sufficient to main-
tain a city of double proportions. With unlimited re»
sources and such energetic business men as Mt. Pleasant
has, the future growth to a great commercial mart is
but a question of time.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 215
Among tlie many natural facilities for developing
manufacturing industries Mt. Pleasant has excellent clay
for making brick, tiling and pottery. This fact has been
fully demonstrated by the enterprising firm of Mills
Bros., who have established a yard two miles north of i he
city and are manufacturing first-class brick, whicli finds
a market in every town of Sanpete \'alley. The numer-
ous analyses of soil and sugar beets grown in the city and
vicinity proves conclusively that a sugar factory could
be run with certain success if located here in the midst
of such excellent soil, water and climate peculiarly
adapted to sugar beet culture. Mt. Pleasant is centrally
located, with ample railroad facilities, cheap coal, unsur-
passed water powe^r, native raw material of every de-
scription for conducting a tanneiw, boot and shoe fac-
tory, wool scouring plant, woolen mills and other fac-
tories, using the products of ranch and range, mount-ain
and valley.
Mt. Pleasant has always been noted for its churches
and representative religious societies, exerting a moraliz-
ing, and educational influence over the citizens. The
Latter-day Saints erected a meeting-house and organized
a ward when the first settlement was made, and have in-
creased with the growth of the city until two wards are
now necessary. C. X. Lund and Peter Matson are the
presiding bishops and are well liked by their respective
wards. Sunday schools are well conducted by efficiei]t
and earnest officials and teachers. The Mutual Improve-
ment Associations, Eelief Society and other church aux-
iliaries are in a flourishing condition. Meetings are held
regularly all the yeai' round and many active mission-
aries are away preaching the gospel in other lands.
Numerous conferences are held in this city, indicating
its importance not only as a business and commercial
216 HISTORY or SANPETE COUNTY.
center, but as a church gathering place and city of enter-
tainment.
In 1875 Eev. D. J. McMillan deliveo:«cl the first Pres-
byterian sermon in Mt. Pleasant, using the Liberal Hall
for holding services. He procured the use of the hall for
a mission school and after making desks and benches,
began a school April 20, 1875, with thirty-five pupils. A
Sunday School was soon organized and January 11, 1880,
the church organization was perfected. The pi'esent
societj^ has a good membership, a house of worship and
active pastor in the person of Hugh H. McCreery. Since
the organization of the church tlie following ministers
have been assigned to Mt. Pleasant: Revs. William Will-
son, J. H. Kyle (now United States Senator from South
Dakota), A. E, C'rawford, K. N, Murphy and H. H. Mc-
Cretery. The Sunday school has always been an impor-
tant assistant to the church and has an enrollment of
about seventh-five pupils. Miss Ella C HerTon is the
present superintendent and performs her duties in a most
creditable manner.
The Wasatch Academy, under the direction of Prof.
G. H. Marshall, now known, as the most popular educa-
tional institution in central Utah, is the; natural out-
growth of the mission school established in 1875. This
elegant three-stoiy brick structure was completed in
1891, and has since been most appropriately furnished
with library, music room, maps, charts and necessary
equipments for a modern school. The academy is con-
ducted under the auspices of the Woman's Executive
Committee of Home Missions of New York, and it was
through their efforts, aided by energetic citizens of Mt.
Pleasant, that the building was erected. A boarding
department is conducted in connection Avith the academy
and many young ladie<s from Utah and adjoining States
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 217
are comfortably located in this giri's home evcTy school
yeaj".
The home is kept by matrons appointed by the board
and the entu'e school equals in organization and educa-
tional advantages any similai" instituion in the State.
The following well-known ladies have occupied the posi-
tion of matrons: Miss Crowell, Mrs. Murphy, Miss
Mitchell, Mi's. Burnett and Mrs. Reed. During the past
twenty-three years of success the following persons have
been engaged as teachers: Rev. D. J. McMillan, Miss
Snow, H. G. McMillan, Miss Sowles, Mrs. Wilcox, Misses
Pierce, Fishback, Tubbs, Stayers, Orowell, Leonard,
Kyle, Mrs. Crawford, Misses Gee, Beekman, McNair, Lar-
sen, Prof. (^»eyer, Misses Osmonde, Miller, Mrs. Liddle,
Misses Handley, McDonald, Prof. I. N. Smith, Misses
Buchanan and Nielson, Prof. G. H. Marshall, Misses
Cougle, Smith and Galbraith, Misses Hemenway, HerTon
and Allison.
In 1883 P. A. H. Franklin, a minister of the Metho-
dist Episcopal church established a mission in Mt.
Pleasant and began work among the Scandinavians.
Hired halls were used for meeting purposes until 1886,
when the present church edifice was erected. Rev. R. L.
Steed of Illinois bgan mission work among the English-
speaking people in 1889 and in 1897 the mission was con-
solidated under one pastor. The following ministers
have had charge of the mission: P. A. H. Franklin, Mar-
tinius Nelson, C. J. Heckner, O. O. Twede, Emil E. Mork,
N. L. Hansen of the Scandinavians and J. P. Morris R.
L. Steed, Joseph Wilks, Charles McCoard, George P. Mil-
ler, G. R. Graff and James D. Gillilan, the present incum-
bent. Good Sunday schools and other church organiza-
tions are maintained and Methodism has flourished as
other churches.
218 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTV.
Mt. Pleasant is the leading lodge city of Sanpete
county, the I'^presentative societies having good lodge
rooms and excellent membership composed of the promi-
nent citizens. The Mt. Pleasaint Lodge Ko. 20, Indepen-
dent Ordei'' of Odd Fellows, was organized a. few year's
ago with a fair membership, ^^hich has inci'eased until it
is no\\' one of the largest and most important lodges in
the county. Regular weekly meetings are held every
Thursday evening in the I. O. O. F. Hall, and visiting
members are always welcomed. J. H. Proctor is Xoble
Grand and A. P. Williams seci^ary. Tliis was the pio-
neer lodge of the county and until the organization of
Temple City Lodge No. 23 at Manti had members located
in all the surrounding settlements. The members exer-
cise great care in selecting new applicants foi' admission,
hence the order is composed of the best men intefrested
in increasing the fraternal interests of the city.
Mt. Pleasant Lodge Xo. 22, Ancient Order United
Workmen, was organized with a good membership a few
years ago, and now contains mam^ of the leading men of
this city and neighboring towns. Pegnlar meetings are
held eveiy week on Monday evenings. A. H. Maiben is
Master Workman and L. S. Thompson secretai-y. This
order lost an esteemed member in Sheriff James Buiois,
who was murdered while perfoxming his duties, and its
fraternal benefits Avere shown in the payment of a $2,000
policj' to his widow. Damascus Lodge Xo. 10, Free and
Accejjted Masons, organized in 1895, has regular com-
munications at Masonic Hall on second and fourth Satur-
days in each month. H. V. Oassiday is W. M. and A. G.
Sutheirland secretary. This order has members located
throughout the county and numbers some of the most
influential citizens.
Court Queen City No. 8543, Ancient Order Foresters
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 219
of Ameiica, was orgainized Febniaiy 19, 1895, with twen-
ty members. The Oom^t flourislied for 3j time, but finally
surrendered its charter. The membership was composed
of prominent young men of this city who desired to co-
operate in the spirit of fraternalism, some now being
membei's of other orders. The first officers were: H. R.
McGraAv, Chief Eanger; A. E. Scott, Sub-Chief Kanger;
M. G. Rolph, Past Chief Ranger; Arthur Mc Arthur, Sen-
ior Woodward; Brigham Lee, Junior Woodward; Daniel
McNamara, Senior Beadle; Clarence Winters, Junior
Beadle; G. W. Thomson, Secretary; Olof Olson, Treas-
urer; C. W. Wigton, Moroni Seely and George Brandon,
Trustees.
The citizens of Mt. Pleasant have always been indus-
triously engaged in eyerything tending to educational
advancement of their children and improvements in
their buildings and the adoption of modern methods have
been made as fast as circumstances would permit. In
early days schools were taught in small houses, with few
necessary paraphernalia, but the systems grew better as
the people became more finanacially able to' invest money
in larger buildings. The present elegant and commodious
central school building was erected in 1895 and equipped
with all the modem apparatus. The school is well con-
ducted under the direction of an able and efficient board
of trustees. The teachers for 1898 are as follows : D. C.
Jensen, principal; C. W. Sorenson, R. W. Livingston, C.
J. Jensen, O. C. Anderson, Lydia Oandland and Jennie
Jorgensen. C. N. Lund, Jr., teaches the Mountainville
school.
The pioneers of Mt. Pleasant were active partici-
pants in the Black Hawk war, suffering much from In-
dian depredations and leaving their homes when duty
demanded, to protect other settlements in the county.
220 Hisroitv OF hanpete county.
A spirit of patriotism and lovaltv was instilled in the
Hiinds of the youths, and Avhen any militar^^ duties have
lieen required young men have willingly enlisted in the
service of the State and Nation. This city had at one
time one of the best trained and neatest equipped com-
panies of the National Guard of Utah, under command
oi Capt. Thomas Braby, and the cit}' was honored by the
election of Major Ferdinand Ericksen as a member of
the Governor's staff. The company was finally disband-
ed on account of general apathy of State officials in not
making sufficient approi)riations to sustain the militia.
When President William McKinley issued a call for vol-
unteers in the war Avith Spain for the independence of
Cuba, several patriots entei-ed tlie service.
On the evening of July 25, 1898, the citizens of Mt.
Pleasant experienced the first disastrous conffagation in
the history of this city. Fire was discovered about 1
o'clock in the morning in the barber shop belonging to
C E. Hampshire. The fire alann was sounded, the en-
gine brought out and scores of volunteers foiined a
bucket brigade, perfoi-ming most heroic deeds of brav-
ery. The buildings were principally frame and being
built almost solid, the fire could not be stopped until a
lialf block of the business houses was burned and a loss
of nearly |50,000 sustained b^^ those doing business in
the fire-swept district. About one-third of the loss was
covered by insurance in representative companies. An
evidence of enterprise characteristic of the people, was
the speed}^ work of rebuilding, for scarcely had the
smoke cleared away from the blackened debris, before
contracts were let for the construction of larger and bet-
ter buildings on the sites where old ones had formerly
served their purposes.
A list of those whose places of business were de-
stroyed by the fire fiend is given herewith. The finn of
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. . 221
Kofford it Jolinsori, one of the representative mercantile
houses, lost a stock of merchandise, valued at |10,000,
and sustained damages on the building to the value of
^2000. The insurance carried by this firm amounted to
$3000. Xeilson-Olsen company lost merchandise worth
^5000, and had insurance for |2000. The Equitable Co-op
Store building, loss |5000, insured for |2000. New York
Cash Store lost merchandise to the value of |4000 and
carried insurance for |2000. Maiben & Aldrich had a
neat, well-stocked drug store, which was destroyed with
most of the stock, the firm losing |3000; insurance car-
ried was 11500. M. C. Kroll lost eveiy thing, including
his store and bakery, with the building, amounting to
f2000. He had no insurance. A. Lundberg lost his den-
tist's and jeweler's tools, together with residence and
household effects, valued at |2000. He had no insurance.
M. G. Kolph lost his buildings, cigar factory and inter-
est in the New State Portrait company, valued at |5000,
upon which he carried only flOOO insurance. Dr. S. H.
Allen lost a store building worth |2000, with no insur-
ance.
The postoffice was destroyed, the postmaster, John
Ericksen, losing fixtures to the value of |500. The safe
held its contents intact, but the heat ruined flOO in post-
age stamps. C. E. Hampshire, the barber in whose shop
the fire was first noticed, lost |500, vnth no insurance.
Dr. H. P. Morrey lost his office fixtures and professional
instruments, valued at |300, with no insurance. Dr. C.
McGougan lost dentist's tools and office furniture to the
value of |300. He had no insurance. J. C. Barton lost
barber shop and fixtures worth |200, with no insurance.
Hyrum Hansen lost his shoemaker's tools and a little
variety stock, valued at |75. He had no insurance.
Carl Kroll lost shoemaker's outfit worth |50, with no
insurance.
222 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
The Masonic, Odd P^ellows, Workmen and Woodmen
societies lost their consolidated hall and furniture, with
paraphernalia and regalia. The Workmen and Odd Fel-
lows carried insurance to the value of |450, while the
other orders were not insured. Several individuals and
tirms suffered much from removing goods to the street.
The Consolidated Furniture company, Ash & Co., The
I'yramid and R. Anderscfi lost more or less in damages
sustained from hasty removal of property. Window
glass was melted and broken by the heat in buildings
CD the opposite side of the street, and it was only through
the bravery and earnest labors of men and women that
many other business houses and residences were not
burned. The fire resulted in creating renewed energies
for waterworks, better police service and more strict en-
forcement of citv^ ordinances. Better buildings are being
erected and the burned district has resumed its former
air of business prosperity.
The present city officials are:
Mayor — Ferdinand Ericksen.
Councillors — James Larsen, William Olson, C. W.
Sorensen, George H. Marshall, Rasmus Anderson.
Recorder — J. C. Jensen.
Marshal — Joseph Monsen.
Treasurer — Mrs. Candace B. Wilcox.
Justice of the Peace — Andrew Neilson.
Poundkeeper — Lars Arnoldsen.
Street Supervisor — Amasa Erecksen.
, Sexton — M. F. Rosenborg.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF MOUNT PLEASANT.
QLDEICH, MARTIN, wool grower, son of Levi and
r\ Louisa, was born in Worcester, Mass., December
/ 31, 1834. Tlie family came to Utah in '52 and lo-
cated at Pleasant Grove. In the spring of '59 Martin
Avith his mother and two sisters came to Mt. Pleasant.
He assisted in building the fort and lived in it for a
time. Was an active minute man during the Black
Hawk war and in several engagements with Indians. He
was brought up a farmer and followed that business for
several years. In '88 he engaged in woolgrowing and
has been very successful. Was married in Mt. Pleasant
to Hannah Matson, a native of Denmark. She crossed
the plains with her parents in a hand cart company.
They have seven children: Amasa, Alanson, Leonora,
A^ictoria, Lyman, Orange and Myron. Mr. Aldrich is fol-
lowing the mining business at present, and was one of
the delegates to the Mining Congress held in Salt Lake
City. His son Lyman owns half interest in the leading-
drug store of Mt. Pleasant.
n LLEN, SAMUEL, retired farmer, son of William and
rj Anna Lord, was born in Eatlilfe, Lancashire, Eng-
/ land, May 29, 1829. He worked at mining and
farming till '53, when he emigrated to Utah, crossing
the plains in an ox train under Capt. Cyrus Wheelock,
arriving in Salt Lake City, October 6, 1853. Resided in
the city two years and removed to Provo, thence to Mt.
Pleasant in '59, where he has followed farming till '93,
when he sold out and retired. Being one of the first
settlers, he assisted in building the fort and took part in
the Black Hawk war. About '62 he was called on a
mission to assist in settling Circle Valley, where he went
find helped build the town of Marysvale, from which
they were driven away by Indians. His wife was a
224 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
widow, Harriet West, with two children: Elizabeth and
Thomas, They were married in Salt Lake City, August
15, 1854, and had eight children: Caroline, deceased, w^ife
of James Eeynolds; Harriet M., wife of A. Winters;
Sarah H., deceased, T\ife of Joseph Seely; Eosella and
Willie, deceased, and Martha A., wife of Sylvester Bar-
ton, and Samuel H., physician in Provo, and Mary, wife
of Ben Hansen.
ALIMERTZ, peter, gardener, was born in Sweden,
M August 16, 1842. At the age of 12 he learned to be
f a musician and served at that until he was 18, then
became a gardener. In '74 he came to Mt. Pleasant, built
a residence and engaged in gardening and teaching pu-
pils on the violin. Was married in Mt. Pleasant, March
15, 1875, to Maiy, daughter of Andre^v and Martha An-
derson, born in Denmark, September 25, 1840. Her
pai'ents came to Mt. Pleasant in '60, being among the
early settlers.
n^'DEBSON, C. W., woolgrower, son of Nils and
M Louesa, was born in Sweden, November 12, 1843.
/ The family joined the Mormon church in '53 and
came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Guyman's
company, locating in Brigham City. In '58 they removed
to Ephraim, where his father was one of the first twenty-
two agreeing to locate in Mt. Pleasant. The family, con-
sisting of parents and son C. W., arrived here in March,
1859, building a fort with a few others. His father drew
a twent}^ acre tract and built the third adobe house in
town. They lived there for nearly thirty years. Father
died in '85, mother in '83. He engaged in farming and
now has about 165 acres. In company with Andrew
Madsen he w^ent into the cattle and sheep business, they
being in partnership several years. They w^ere in the
Union Mercantile Co. business two years, and now own
the large building and pavilion near by. He owns about
3,500 sheep. Was Boad Supervisor one year. Assisted in
organizing the Union Wool and Live-stock Commission
company, in which he was a director, and the Union
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 225
Mercantile Company. Was one of the originators of tlie
Twin Creek Irrigation Company. His first wife, whom
he man'iecl in Mt. Pleasant March S, 1864, Avas Margaret,
daughter of Jens and Hannah Thompson, born in Den-
mark. They had one child, William M., deceased. Wife
died April 12, 1875, and he married again, April 23, 1879,
to Johanna Pearson. They have one child, Neilson W.
n NDEKSON, O. 0., teacher, fourth grade, Mt. Pleasant
M public schools, son of C J. and Louise Larson, was
/ born in Mt. Pleasant in 1870. His father was quite
a prominent man in the Mormon church. He died Sep-
tember 21, 1895, mother died November 8, 1871. O. C.
attended the public schools of this city and took an acad-
emic course in the B. Y. Academy at Provo. Has taught
in Mt. Pleasant most all the time since graduation. He
also studied music and is an instructor in vocal and in-
strumental music. Is an active member of the Y. M,
M. I. A. and the Elder's quorum. Was City Eecorder
one term. Married in Manti February 10, 1892, to An-
nie M., daughter of Lars and Stena Ericksen, born in Mt.
Pleasant February 9, 1872. They have three children:
Leslie V., bom July 14, 1893; Christina L., July 11, 1895,
and William O., June 26, 1897.
n VEETT, CHAELES W., farmer and lumberman, son
K| of Juththan and Polly J., was born in Perry county,
/ Alabama, July 13, 1836. In '52 the family came to
Utah and located in Salt Lake City. In '60 they removed
to Spiingville, where Charles assisted in constructing a
threshing machine, which he ran there, and in the fall
of '61 he brought it to Mt. Pleasant. He served in the
Black Hawk war and was in many skirmishes. His first
wife was Elizabeth, daughter of Joseph and Ann Coates.
They were married February 24, 1862, and had nine chil-
dren living: Charles W., William, John, Frank, James,
Annie, Mary, Emma and Delia. His wife died April 25,
1891, and he was married again October 1, 1891, to Em-
ily Coates, a widow, daughter of William and Elizabeth,
born in Nashville, Iowa.
226 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
BAETON, SYLVESTER A., fanner, son of John and
Susanna, was born in Bountiful, Utah, December
25, 1852. His parents came from Nauvoo, 111.,
about '49, locating in Bountiful; and when the settle-
ment of Mt. Pleasant w^as made, they came here, where
they died in '87. He was brought up a farmer and now
owns about forty acres and a comfortable residence in
the city. He is a stockholder and director in the Mt.
Pleasant Creamery company. His wife Avas Martha,
daughter of Samuel and Harriet Allen, born in Eph-
raim, March 3, 1860. They were married in Mt. Pleas-
ant, November 30, 1877, and have had nine children:
Sarah A., Ada A., Lucile and Hugh M., living; Samuel
P>., Harriet S., Perry E., Marrill A., and John S., de-
ceased.
BEAUMAN, HAROLD C, general agent, son of Har-
old C. and Ella, was born in Mt. Pleasant, Septem-
ber 20, 1863. His parents emigrated from Denmark
in '62 and located in Mt. Pleasant, where they now re-
side. He worked on the farm and attended the schools
of this city. In '86 was appointed postmaster, which
position he held for six years. Was City Treasurer four
years. County' Treasurer two years and elected a mem-
ber of the City Council in '95. He assisted in organiz-
ing the Mt. Pleasant bank. Now owns a fifty-six acre
farm. Is agent for the Royal and Continental Fire In-
surance companies, and the Pioneer and Davis county
nurseries. Also loans money. Was married in Mt.
Pleasant, September 20, 1892, to Anne, daughter of
Henry and Kate De Graff, born in Salt Lake City, Sep-
tember 30, 1870. They have had two dhildren: Harold
W., born Februarv 3, 1894, died September 22, 1894, and
Ruth F., born October 15, 1895.
BECK, HANS C. H., farmer, son of Peter H. and
Maria, was born in Denmark, May 12, 1839. The
family came to Utah in '54, locating at Ephraim,
AA'here he took part in the Walker war as a Lieutenant,
and assisted in building the fort. His father removed
to Kansas, thence to Wisconsin, where he died, his
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 227
mother dying in Kansas. He came to Mt. Pleasant April
12, 1859, and built the first house in the town, one block
south and two blocks east of the bank; also assisted in
building the fort. In '65 he was called on a mission to
help build up Circle Valley, where he remained two
J ears, when Indians broke up the settlement and he re-
turned. In '72 he moved to what is now Chester, and
built the first house there. He was president of the
Chester Irrigation company. He returned to this city
in 1889 and erected his present nice residence. His wife,
whom he married in Ephraim, was Maria Easmussen.
They had five children: Joseph, Mena, Frederick M., Ish-
iiiael and Carrie. She died in Chester, July 7, 1888.
Second Tvife was Mary Olsen, married in Salt Lake
City in 1858. Their children are: Andrew M., Mary I.,
Christian, Hemian, Olivia and Cecil, living; Myra and
Daniel W., deceased.
BJELKE, CAKL G., retired shoemaker, son of Niels
and Catherine, was bom in Sweden, December 13,
1823. He learned the trade of a shoemaker; joined
the Mormon church in '57 and emigrated to Utah in '51,
crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Murdock.
After residing one year in Salt Lake City^ he came to
Mt. Pleasant in '62, and worked at his trade and on the
farm. He built a shop and did quite a business, employ-
ing two to three men at the bench. Was one of the
original stockholders in the Sanpete County Co-op, one
of the largest institutions in the county, and still re-
tains an interest. He retired from the shoe business in
'89 . His wife was Maria, daughter of Karl and Cather-
ine Wall, born in Sweden. They were married in Mt.
Pleasant in '63 and have three children: Emma, Axtell
and Oscar.
BORG, JAMES, harnessmaker, of the firm of Clemen-
sen & Borg, was born in Sweden September 26,
1852. The family joined the Mormon church ard
mother and son Lars came to Mt. Pleasant in '61. Ir '62
James and sister Hannah came, the others following.
228 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Father died here April 12, 1875, mother March 16, 1878.
His father was a harnessmaker and James learned the
trade. Was a freighter to the mining" towns of ISievada
for several years, then bought a small ranch southwest
of the city, wliere he lived for ten years. He is the only
one of the family left in this country. Is a member of
the Mormon church. Was married in Salt Lake City
Septembei' 21, 1882, to Sarah, daughter of Jens and Chris-
tina Jorgensen, born in Mt. Pleasant September 11, 1859.
Her pai'e'Uts wei^ among the early settlers of Mt. Pleas-
ant. They have tliree children: Georgiana, born June 22,
1883; Mabel G., July 30, 1885, and Perry K., May 11, 1888.
Bl^ABY, THOMAS, woolgrovver, son of Edwai»d and
Ann, was born in Sussex count}', England, January
10, 1804. The faiuily came to Utah in '75, where
they still reside. In September, 1879, he came to Mt.
Pleasant with L. J. Jordan; was with him five years as a
herder, then was foreman over sheep herders for John H.
Seely for six 3'ears. After this he engaged in business for
himself and has been quite succeissful. Is a stockholder
in the Nephi Woolgrowei*s' Association. Is Past Master
of the A. O. U. W.and Past Xoble Grand in the I. O. O.
F. Was City ]Marshal four yeai-s and precinct Constable
six years. Was also Captain Company C, National
Guard of Utah for three yeai*s. He was married in Salt
Lake aty September 20, 1887, to Eliza, daughter of Wil-
liam and Mary A. Ketldington, born in Salt Lake City
December 14, 1800. They have five children: Annie E.,
Thomas E., Orson A., Kobeii: R. and Iva P.
BliANDON, WILFORD W., farmer, son of George W.
and Keziah Fowler, was bom in Henry county, Ten-
nessee, July 10, 1837. The- family joined the Mor-
mon church about 1834, aftei*wards removing to Hancock
county, Illinois, i^siding thei^ till the Mormons were
driven out, thence to Kanesville and in '52 mother, then a
widow, and seven, childrem came to Utah in Capt. Henry
Miller's company and located at Prove. They removed
to Centerville and motlier finallv became a resident of
JAMES LARSEN.
MT. PLEASANT.
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Salt Lake City, where she now lives. Wilford went out
to meet Johnston's army when it came to Utah, worked
one year at Fort Bridger and came to Pleasant Grove,
where he resided till '61, when he removed to Mt. Pleas-
ant and assisted in building- the second fort. Was through
the Black Hawk war, being one of the minutemen under
Col. Ivie, and was in two engagements with Indians. He
bought a small farm and now owns fourteen acres and a
residence in the city. Was engaged many years in get-
ting out timber from the canyons; served as City Marshal
and was deputy United States MacPshal two years. W^as
married in Pleasant Grove to Margaretta, daughter of
Elislia and Annie Pickel Wilcox. They have eight living
children: Annie, Keziah, Wilford W., Elisha, George,
Thomas, Miner and Eveline.
BKOWK, HANS J., farmer, son of George and Maiy,
was born in Denmark July 1, 1838. His father died
in Detnmark and with his mother he emigrated to
Utah in '62, crossing the plains in an ox-train under
Capt. Murdock, locating at Mt. Pleasant. He threshed
grain with a Hail in the winters and made adobes in sum-
mers for several yeairs, finally buying a farm, now owning
about 100 acres. Is a stockholder in the Fairvie^^ Co-op
store, the new rolled' mills, the Co-op Sheepherding Insti-
tution and vice-president of the Twin Cl'€^ek and City
Creek Eeserv^oir Company. He was head watermaster for
fifteen yeal^s for City Creek, member of the City Council
in '95 and seiwed as City Marshal. Is one of the presi-
dents of the sixty-sixth quoiiini of Seventies, and pi-esi-
dc-nt of his chuirch district. Was a traveling elder in Derir
inark foip four and a half years after joining the church
in "57 and took an active part in the Indian wars after
coming here, serving as Lieutenant in the home militia.
Mr. Brown was one of the leading pioneers, taking an
active part in building the fort prior the Indian war, and
the different enteiiDrises, lending his seiwices to assist
and benefit the interests and welfare of the city when-
ever it was necessary. His first wife was Anna, daughter
of Amelius and Bodel Peterson Nielsen, born in Den-
230 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
mark May 20, 1839. They were married April 13, 1862,
while crossing the ocean. The second wife was Anna C.
Larsen of Denmark. She has had eight children: Anna
D., Hans G., Eliza C, Elinora, Andrew M. and Joseph,
living; Caroline C. and Mary, deceased.
/7JAH00N, ANDREW A., woolgTower and shipper, son
V of AndreA\' Cahoon and Margaret Carruth Calioon,
wahS born in Mnn-ay (then called South Cotton-
wood), Utah, September 14, 1853. His father was a bishop
in tlie Mormon church, of which he was aai earh' member.
Parents now reside in Murray. He was raised on a farm,
but at the age of 18 entered the employ of Jonas Ei'ekson
on stock ranch, then an extensive cattleman, where he
worked foir ten years. In August, 1882, he i-emoved to
Mt. Pleasant, being then engaged in the sheep business
and lia.u<lling about 0,000 head. In '91 he sold out 8ind
has since been much interested in developing mines in
various sections of Utah. The company with w^hich he
is connected has a ten-stamf) mill on the Gold Queen
property in the Blue Mountain district. He is a charter
member of tlie A. (). U. \\\ and was school tinistee for
three yeaa^s when plans Avere selected for the large .new
school building. Mariied in Mun-ay February 25, 1880,
to Maiy A., daughtci' of Jonas and Mary Erekson, bom
in Mun-ay, November 2, 1857. They have four living chil-
dren: Lenard, Shirley, Vera and Hallie; Joy, deceased.
/JJANDLAND, HON. W. D., of Mt. Pleasajit, is a son of
\^ David and Hannah (Wright) Candland, born in Salt
Lake C^ty August 22, 1858. In 1861 the family
came to Mt. Pleasant, where our subject attended the
city schools. Having his own way to malve, he taught
school for a time and also worked, as surveyor on the rail-
road. He soon saved money enough to purchase a small
band of sheep, and securing a few more on shares, he em-
barked in business for himself. He is naturally a shi'ewd
and capable business man and entei'pTising citizen and
when any project is launched which helps build up the
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 231
city tie is a leader. He helped organize the Mt. Pleasajit
Wool and Live Stock Oomniissiom Company, of which he
is a director and was for a time seci-etaiy. He also was
one of the organizers of the Electric Light Company, of
which he was a director and secretaTj^ and is still a stock-
holder. He is also a stockholder and secretary in the Mt.
Pleasant Milling Company. In politics Mr. Oandland is
also a great worker. He was one of those who early saw
the old Liberal and People's parties had accomplished
their object and the necessity of a division on national
party lines. He was the fii*st man to act in organizing
the Repnblican party in Mt. Pleasant in 1891 by making
a personal canvass of the city and was for many years
chairman of the party. Many thought the action prema-
ture and only eleven members were seciu'ed, the others
gradually- falling into line until the party is now in the
majority and usually elect their candidates at the polls.
Mr. C. has been a delegate to many of the county and
State conventions and in the fall of 1890 was elected
Eecorder of Sanpete county, which office he held two and
a half yeai's. He was a member of the City Council four
years and was the fii'st State Senator fix)m Sanpete
county, being elected in the fall of 1895. He is a charter
member of Mt. Pleasant Lodge of A. O. U. W. When our
subject was about 18 yearsi of age the family moved to
Chester, where he married February 14, 1884, Miss An-
nie, daughter of Peter M. and Christiana (Folkman) Peel,
who is a native of Mt. Pleasant, bom December 5, 18G0.
Their children are: Winifred, Eoyal, Maggie and Guy.
In 1888 jNIr. Candland moved back to Mt. Pleasant,
^APTEIJ, HON. JOHN, ex-Sheriff Sanpete county and
X. ex-^Iayor of Mt. Pleasant, son of John and Ellen
Jackson, was born in Preston, Lancashire, Eng-
land, January 20, 1847. Father died when he was three
weeks old and the family, consisting of mother, her
brother and parents, came to Utali in 1856, crossing the
plains in a handcart company under EdAvard Martin.
This company endured many hardships, many starving,
232 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
John's grandpairents both dying. They arrivied in Salt
Lake City December, 1856, moving to Pleasant Grove,
which he and his mother left in 1859 and came to Mt.
Pleasant, his mother being married to Bishop AV. IS.
Seely. They wei'e among the first settlers, living in a log-
cabin inside the fort. John worked at farming and cabi-
netmaking, taking an active part in the Black Hawk war
as one of the minute company. At the age of IG he drove
an ox team to Florence, Neb., for emigrants and mer-
chandise, lie secured a farm and followed that work,
now oAvning lOO acres and a comfortable residence. In
1880 he pei;;formed a mission to Georgia. Has served as
Constable, City Marshal and member of the City Council.
In 181)0 was elected Mayor, serAiug one tenn. Was ap-
pointed Sheritf in '91, elected in '95 and served two yeai'«.
Served as County Selectman for several years. His wife
was Almeda J., daughter of W. P. and Urania McArthur,
boi'u in I-'t. Madison Octobei' 29, 1847. They were mar-
ried in Mt. IMeasant ]March 10, 1808, and have nine chil-
dren: John P., Ella ()., Charles B., Abbie C, Louisa,
Ma.iw, Autliueal, Parlcii an<l Almeda M.
/QIUHSTKNSEN, JACOB, son of Chiistian and Mary,
\ was born in Denmark, September 21, 1827. He
joined the Mormon church in his native land
February 30, 1853, and was a, traveling elder for two
years. In 1857 he emigrateil to the United States and
resided in Omaha for two years, then crossed the plains
with his wife, their one child dying on the way, and lo-
cated at Mt. Pleasant, among the first settlers in the
fall of 1859. He uoaa owns a nice fann north of Mt.
Pleasant and is president of the high priests' quonim.
Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, being a
Captain of company A, Mt. Pleasant militia, and was in
several engagements with Indians. He has always been
a prominent man and much I'espected in the community.
Was married in Denmark to Inger C. Thompson, who
died in Mt. Pleasant May 20, 1888, leaving three living
children: Jens C, Maiy and Thomas ]M., and three de-
ceased: Thomas C, Jacob and Christian. His second
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 238
wife was Ins^abor Christiansen. She has five living- cliil-
dren: Stena, Christy, Diantha, Marie and Lena; Joseph
and Andrew, deceased. The third wife was Anna C.
Marborg, born in Sweden March 2, 1850. She has six
living- children: Hannah, John C, Henry, Grace, Sadie
and Hyrnm, with John C. and Jacob, deceased.
iQHRISTENSEN, J. G., teacher, son of Emanuel and
^ Minnie, was born in Denmark February 24, 1806.
In 1873 the family emigrated to Utah, stopping in
Brigham City, then removing to Mt. Pleasant, where
mother died Januaiy 28, 1871. Father died April 8, 1898,
83 years of age. J. G. attended the district s(:hools, then
entered the B. Y. Academy at Provo, graduating in two
years. He then taught school in this city, being princi-
pal of the Sanpete Stake Academy for several years. In
May, 1896, he went on a mission to Copenhagen. Was a
member of the City Council two yeai-s and County Treas-
urer two years. Has served as superintendent of the
Sunday school of Sanpete county. Was secretary and
treasurer of the Union Mercantile Company, which he
assisted in organizing. Was married in Mt. Pleasant
December 31, 1890, to Dorthea M., daughter of Peter and
Dorthea M. Monson, born in Mt. Pleasant July 23, 1865.
They have two children: Ethelinda and George Q.
/QLAKK, FERDIKAXD, of the Consolidated Furniture
V Company, son of Otto C. F. and Abigail Larsen, was
bora in Denmark Januaiy 23, 1859. He and his
mother came to Utah in '73, stopping for a time in Brig-
ham City, and locating in Mt. Pleasant in '73. He learned
the trade of painter, which work he followed several
years. In '92 the firiu of Clark, Johanson & Co. was
formed for handling furniture and in '95 the name was
changed to the present one, of Avhicli he is secretary,
treasurer and manager. They carrv' a good stock of
about $3,000 and do' a su(;cessful business in furniture,
wall paper, cai-pets, paints, oils, glass and toys. Ferdi-
nand has been Citv Ju>stice two terms and was elected a
234 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
member of the City Council in '95. Is a Mormon and very
active in church work, having been superintendent of the
Sunday school two years, on a mission in Minnesota one
year and was president of the Young Men's Mutual Im-
provement Association some years ago. Is one of the
presidents of the sixt^'-sixth quorum of Seventies. His
wife was HannaJi C, daughter of James C. and Harbro
Christensen, born in :Mt. I'leasant April 27, 18()8. They
were married in Mt. Pleasant October 1, 1880, and have
had eight children: Rosina A., Otto F., Daniel W., Myr-
tle and Alonzo, li^i.ng; Hannah C, Hazel and Heber, de-
ceased.
/^LAKK, ORRIN, expix?Sisman, son of Joseph and Phy-
\ linda Carpenter, was born in Chautauqua county,
X. Y., November 7, 1833. His parents joined the
Mormon church in early days and lived in the different
Mormon settlements in Ohio and Illinois. In '51 they re-
moved to Pleasant Grove, Utah, where mother died in
'54, father in '67. Orrin came to Mt. Pleasant in '59 and
resided in the foi-t. AA'as active in the Black Hawk war.
In '65 he i-e^moved to Kanab to assist in settling that sec-
tion. He remained there one year, being captain of a
company, and having many exciting experiences with the
Indians. Returned to Mt. Pleasant in '67 and for many
years has run an express and dray wagon. He also owns
120 aci'^s of hay land. Was married in Pleasant Grove
in '59 to Sarah Gilson. They have nine children: Phy lin-
da, Joseph, Sarah E., Martha, William, Ella, Bird, An-
netta and Addie.
/QLEMENSEN, OLE N., harnessuLaker, of the firm of
\^ Olemensen & Borg, son of Ole N. and Annie, was
born in Mt. Pleasant September 22, 1863, His par-
ents came here in 1862, father died August 25, 1863,
mother still living. The family consisted of parents and
three sons and two daughters: George M., Ole N. and
Melvina Crane, I'esidiug here; Newton E., Presbyterian
minister at Logan, and Nephena, wife of E. B. Kelsey,
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Salt Lake City. Ole N. learned the harness trade at the
age of 21 and has since followed it. Was married in Mt.
Pleasant October 25, 1893, to Emma, daughter of David
and Sarah Graham, born near Tuscola, 111., January 19,
1868. They haye tAvo children: Newton 0., born March
7, 1895, and an infant, August 16, 1897.
DAY, GEOKGE ^y., farmer, son of Abraham and Char-
lotte, was born in Mt. Pleasant September 7, 1865.
His parents were among the early members of the
Monnon church, coming to Utah in '51 and locating in
Mt. Pleasant in '60. Father was active in the Black
Hawk war and a member of the Mormon Battalion, being
discharged in California, The father is living in Emery
count}-. George has always resided here. Is a member
of the Mormon church and has been president of the
elders' quorum and counsellor to the president. Was
married in Logan Temple November 17, 1886, to Eliza-
beth E., daughter of Nathan and Eliza Staker, born in
Mt. Pleasant Februaiw 1, 1866. They have had four chil-
dren: Arthur G., born November 20, 1888, died April,
1889; Nathan A., born September 2, 1890; Irvin M., Sep-
tember 26, 1892, and Olea, August 18, 1894.
EKECKSON, JONAS H., woolgrower, son of Jonas
and Maiy J. Powell, was born near Murray, Utah,
December 31, 1853. His parents came to Utah
about '49 and his father was a man of considerable
wealth. In 1880 Jonas entered the sheep business, hand-
ling his father's flocks, and prospered so well that he
soon had 10,000 head. He came to Mt. Pleasant in '82,
and has since been prominently identified with the busi-
ness interests and development of the city. Was one of
the organizers of Nephi bank, holding the office of vice-
president, also interested in the Nephi Woolgrowers'
Association, of which he was president. He was one of
the largest stockholders in the organization of the Mt.
Pleasant bank and has been a director. A nice farm near
the city, beautiful residence in town and much real estate
236 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in different places show that he is an energetic, enterpris-
ing and successful business man. He is interested in
several mines and is manager of a new company having
a process for handling tailings bv Avhich all the ore in a
dump is to be saved. AA'as for many years a member of
the I. O. O. P. His wife was Maiy E., daughter of James
and Elizabeth A. Winchester, bom in Salt Lake county
Januar}' 14, 1855. They wei^ married near Murray Jan-
uary 21, 1878, and have had seven children: Leona, Ed-
gar J., Affel J., Hugh H. and Leslie H., living; Jonas A.
and Ruby, deceased.
ERICKSEN, ALIF, of the Ericksen Meat and Grocery
Co., son of Henry and Ingeborg, was born in Span-
ish Fork, Utah, July 14, 1858. In '60 the family
removed to Mt. Pleasant, where he was raised a farmer.
When Alif began to work for himself he purchased a
farm and now owns a nice eighty-acre tract. He was a
niember of the City Council thi*ee years and served as
County Tax Collector. In '92 he and brother Henr^^ with
C. W. Peterson opened the jjresent business. The firm
now consists of himself and brother and Ferdinand
Ericksen. They have a fine stock of fresh and canned
meats, groceries and provisions. He is a stockholder in
the Electric Light company and Mt. Pleasant Roller
Mills, of which he is a director. In '89 he went to Nor-
way on a two years' mission. Was married in Salt Lake
City, January 5, 1882, to Augusta E., daughter of Paul
and Elna De'hlin, born in Salt Lake City, August 6, 1862.
They have five children: Ellen A., Ina M., Daisy G., Alif
D. and Oscar A.
ERICKSEX, EDWAED A., farmer, son of Henry and
Ingborg, was born in Mt. Pleasant in the house
where he now resides, January 2, 1862. He was
reared to farming and herding sheep and was foreman
in managing a sheep herd for his brother for several
years. Was married in Mt. Pleasant, June 5, 1889, to
Vilate, daughter of Moroni and Emily Alice Seely, born
in Mt. Pleasant, June 2, 1873. They have three chil-
JUSTUS W. SEELY.
MT. PLEASANT.
cn.ARISSA J, SEEUY.
MT. PLEASANT.
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dren: Arthur E., born August 30, 1890; Lrevar, June 11,
J 893, and Wilford M., August 23, 1896.
EEKICKSEN, HON. FERDINAND, Mayor, son of
Lars and Stena, Avas born in Mt. Pleasant, Sep-
tember 30, 1863. He attended the district schools
and took a two years' course in the B. Y. Academy at
Frovo. Taught school four years in Mt. Pleasant and
entered the Ann Arbor law college, studying one year.
Was admitted to the bar of Michigan, June 5, 1890, and
opened an office in this city. Was elected County Pros-
ecuting Attorney in August, 1890, and County Collec-
tor in '92. Was candidate for State Senator in '94,
but the ticket was defeated. In '97 he was elected
Mayor, which position he now holds. Served as
cashier of the Mt. Pleasant bank from January, 1893, to
July, 1895, and is at present a member of the board of
directors. Is interested in the Ericksen Meat and Gro-
cery Co. In '91 was elected Major of the National Guard
of Utah, and in '96 appointed Judge Advocate, with the
I'iink of Major, on Brigadier-General Willard Young's
staff. Was appointed a school trustee in '96, to fill a
vacancy, and in '97 was elected to that position. He is
an enterprisinj?? self-made man and a representative cit-
i?jen.
ERICKSEN, HENRY, of Ericksen Meat and Grocery
Co., son of Henry and Ingabor, was born in Lehi,
July 28, 1856. Parents came to Mt. Pleasant in '59,
father dying here September 15, 1864, mother still living.
He was brought up a farmer and engaged in farming
and stockraising. Was clerk in the Sanpete County Co-op
store for two years. In 1889 he opened a meat market,
Avhich he conducted for tw^o years. In '97 the present
tirm was incorporated by Alif, Ferdinand and himself.
They own a two-story brick and cany a nice stock of
groceries, canned goods, fresh and salted meats and do
a good business. Henry owns a farm of fifty-five acres
ir Chester and his residence in the city. Is a member
of the A. O. U. W. and master workman of the lodge.
His wife was Wilhelmina, daughter of William and Mar-
gnret F. Morrison, born in Ephraim, March 13, 1858.
238 .HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
They were married in Salt Lake City, October 24, 1878,
and have had eight children, four living and four dead.
EKICKSEN, H. P., farmer and cai-penter, was born
in Denmark, November 11, 1844. He learned the
trade of a carpenter from his father. The family
joined the Mormon church and emigrated to Utah in
'63, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. San-
ders, and settled at Fountain Green, where the father
died January 11, 1864. In the spring of '65 he came to
Mt. Pleasant and in '66 removed to Grand Island, Neb.,
where he resided fifteen years. In '81 he returned to this
city; purchasing a farm of 120 acres at Chester, and in
"95 erected his present nice residence in Mt. Pleasant.
His T\ife was Anna M., daughter of Ole and Anna Mad-
sen, born in Denmark, April 2, 1846. They were mar-
ried in Mt. Pleasant, April 4, 1865, and have two chil-
dren living: Christian and Leonard. Christian married
Anna Jensen. Mrs. Ericksen's mother is living, at the
age of 89 years. Her father was one of fourteen buried
in one grave while crossing the plains in Capt. Ohman-
sen's train of hand carts.
EKK^KSON, JOHN N., postmaster, son of Peter J. and
Christina, was bom in Mt. Pleasant September 20,
1870. His parents came from Sweden and located
in this city, where father died in '72, mother still living.
John attended the Mt. Pleasant schools and was a stu-
dent of the B. Y. Academy at Prove tAvo' yeai°s. He
taught school in Indiancda and Mt. Pleasant and was
principal for one year at Kedmond. In February, 1897,
he entered the postoffice and has given general satisfac-
tion. He is a stockholder in the Queen City Eoller Mills,
owns his residence in the city and has a.n interest in a
business bloek om Main street. Is a,n active member of
the IVIormon church.
FAKNWORTH, GEOKGE, son of Joseph and Mar-
garet McBride, wais bom in Landreton La Nord,
France, January 24, 1818. His father was a farrier
in the English army and he resided in France, Ii'eland
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 239
and England, learning the shoeing trade. He came to
this country with a wife and child in '47, locating at St.
Louis, where mother and child died, he coming to Salt
Lake City by ox train, arriving July 18, 1853. He re-
moved to Pleasant Grove in '55 and came to Mt. Pleasant
in '59, where he worked at his trade. He was called to
work as tithing clerk, holding the position several years,
then collector for the Deseret News, finally had charge
of the stake tithing department till September, 1895.
Spent considerable time in raising funds for the Manti
Temple and has given his time to genei'al church work.
He has a good home, where he has resided since coming
to this city. His first wife was Elizabeth Bustard, who
had one child, both dying in St. Louis. Second wife was
Elizabeth Hitchings, who had no childi'en. TliiM wife
was Susannah, daughter of Joseph and Ann Coates, born
in Chesterfield, England, December 12, 183G. She had
twehe children: Joseph, Hyrum, James, Moroni, Ro-
sella A., Eliza J., Herbert and William E., living; Susan-
nah E., George and two unnamed infants, dead. Fourth
wife was Mar^- J. Allen. She has had eight children:
John W., Charles H., Nephi, Brigham, Violet and Al-
fred, living; George H. and unnamed infant, deceased.
FEOHSER, JOHN F., miller, son of John G. and Maria
Kiserker, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July
19, 1825, and learned the trade of a miller. He mar-
ried in Hamburg Rosina F. Keyser. The family joined
the Mormon church and in 1853 emigrated to this coun-
try, including the father and mothier. In 1854 they
crossed the plains in an ox train under Capt. Brown; on
the way the wife and two children died. The family re-
sided for a time in Little Cottonwood and Spanish Fork.
John came to Mt. Pleasant among the first in March,
1859, and helped build the fort. He soon bought a small
grist mill, which he ran for twelve years. In company
with William Randall and brother he built a buiT mill,
which he operated ten years. He then assisted in build-
ing the Uppei' mill, which he managed till 1880, when,
in company with John H. Seely and L. J. Jordan, he
240 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
built the first roller mill in tbe city, now ownied by the
Mt. Pleasant Roller Mill Company. Mr. Fechser is a
first-class miller and has clone much for the milling busi-
nessi in Mt. Pleasant. He has been president, treasurer
and director and is now manager, assist^ed by his two
sons, of the lower mill, which has a capacity of fifty bar-
rels. He took an actiye i^ai't in the Black Hawk war and
has been a workei' in the church; was a member of the
fiftieth quorum of Seventies and is now a high pi'iest.
He married in Salt Lake City January 14, 1855, Trina
A. Bori'osen. He again married January 2, 1866, to Ida
O. Johnson. Their childi'en a.re: Sarah, Ida, Josephine,
Frederick, Janu^s, ^Maiin. E., Elizabeth M., Hyin^im and
Ellen.
FBANDSEN, KASMUS, farmei-, was born in Dcuuiark
Februar}^ 5, 1835. He came to Utah in '57, cross-
ing the plains in an ox-train under Canute Peter-
son, stoi)i)iug a short time at Epiiiaim and locating in
Mt. Pleasant in '51). Assisted in building the fort and
took part in. the Black Hawk war. He took up a farm
and has been engaged in farming all the time. His first
wife, whom he maiTied in Salt Lake City, was Jacobina,
daughter of Lars and Bael Madsen. She died in Mt.
Pleasant in '83, leading three children: Emma, Johanna
and Julia. Second wife was Margaret Madsen, sister of
the first. She ha,s five children: Peter, Erastus, William,
Anna and Louie. ThLrd wife was Christina Larsen. She
has six childn^i: Celia, Louis, Frans, Otto, Leonard and
Edna.
/^ UNDERSEN, JE^S, farmer, son of Gunder E. and
\J Annie Jensen^ bom in Norwaj^, September 21, 1832.
He was a sailor and ship carpentei' on merchant
vessels, and for one yeai* was on a man-of-war. In 1852
he joined the Mormon chui\.'h, and in 1854 came to Utah
by way of New Orleans, crossing the plains in an ox-train
under Capt. Cowley. He Avas accompanied by his wife,
her brother and parents. They settled in Spanish Fork,
and in January, 1860, he came to Mt, Pleasant, assisted
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 241
in buildiug the secoud foil aud lived iu it. He bought 20
aei'es of land, ;iiid now owns 183 aci'es. Took part iu the
Black Ha^^'k v.ai', being a sergeant, and worked as a far-
mer and caii^enter. Is a prominent member of the Mor-
mon church and head teacher of his ward. In 1864: he
made a trip to the Missouri river for emigrants. His first
wife, married iu Norway, was Anna C. Johnson, who had
two children, Gunnell, Gunder L., deceased. Second
wife was Maria Petersou. She had nine children, James
P., Gunder, Maen C, Annie H., Maria C, Ereka, Carlina,
John H., Tina C. aud Charles C, deceased. Wife died in
1888. Third wife was Anuetta C. Larseu. Fourth wife
was Kersteu M. Xeilsen, who died October 20, 1897.'
M AFEX, JACOB, shoemaker and farmer, sou of Jacob
jl and Elizabeth Spangler, was boru in Switzerland,
/ February 16, 1836. He learned his trade iu Switz-
erland, joined tlie Mormon church and emigrated to Utah
in 18'Jl, cirssiug the plains iu an ox-train under Capt.
Jones, and located in Payson, whei^e he reumiued three
years. Then removed to Richfield, and in 1866 came to
Mt. Pleasant, where he followed his trade three yeai^,
became interested iu a shoe store, and now has a shop
near his residence. Is a Avard teacher. Took an active
part in the Black Hawk war, and i^erformed a mission
of two years to Switzerland durtug 1883-85. He is a
stockholder iu the coal mine in Pleasant valley, which
supplies a large amount of fuel consumed iu this city.
His first wife, married in Pay son, September 21, 1861,
was Catherine, daughter of Daniel and Rosiua Xeff, born
in Switzerland, December 27, 1835. They have five chil-
dren, Helmiua, Katsina, Eosetta, Lydia and Wilford.
Second wife was Lisetta Ott. They have six children,
William, Lisetta, Emile, Pauline, Jacob aud Annie.
IJ ANSEN, XEILS P., farmer, was born in Denmark
jl September 10, 1842. He joined the Mormon church
' when about 17 and was a traveling elder for three
years. In 1864 he came to Utah, crossing the plains in
Capt. Preston's church ox-train, aud located iu Mt. Pleas-
242 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ant. Was employed in vaiT-Ous occupations for several
years and finally bought a farm. Xow owns thirtj'-five
acres. Was maiTied in Nebraska June 18, 1864, to Mai'ia,
daughter of Hans and DoTtheia Hansen, bom in Den-
mark Januaiy 16, 1839. They have four children: Peter,
Jo'hji, Edwin and David.
llANSEN, OLE, president and manager Mt. Pleasant
M ei'eamer}', son of Peter and Anna, was born in Den-
/ mark, May 11, 1848. The family came to Utah in
1855, stox3ping two ^eai'^ in Brigham City, thence to Pay-
son, and in the spring of 1859 came to Mt. Pleasant.
Father assisted in building the fort and died her^ in
1864. Mother returned to the States and died in 1896.
Ole was raised on the farm and afterward engaged in
freighting produce to the mining camps of Utah and Ne-
vada. He then worked in the mines for several years.
In October, 1892, he and Barton Bros, opened the cream-
er}' and operated it until 1894, when the company was in-
corporated, he being the manager. He also owns 60
acres and conducts a good farm. ^Vas married in Salt
Lake ("ity, October 6, 1872, to Annie B., daughter of
James and Lena Larsen, born in Denmark, June 18, 1854.
They have three children, Flossie, Alvira and Ernest.
If ASIiEli, JOHN, agent for the Crown Piano Company
jj and the Bush & Gerts Compau}- for southern Utah,
/ son of John and Susannah Leeman, was born in
Switzerland April 17, 1839. He was a merchant, selling
wines, liquors and cigars by wholesale, in his native
countiT, and also a musical instructor and prominent
musician. In '69 he came to Mt. Pleasant and was made
leader of the band and instructor in music for pupils. In
'73 he became leader of the church choir. He returned
to his native countiy on a mission in 1880, remaining two
years, duT-ing which he composed the music for a German
hymnbook, no^^' in use. Was vice-president of the Equit-
able Co-op store of Mt. Pleasant. Is secretary of the
high priests' quorum and an active churchman and musi-
cian. He ha;s been selling musical instruments for many
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 243
years, ^^'as married in Switzerland ^Nlay 14, 1869, to
•Loiiesa, dauglitei" of Heniy and Annie Tlialnian, born in
Switzerland August 20, 1843. Thej had nine children:
Henry, Lydia, Walter, Emil and jNIina O., living. Second
wife Avas Anna B. Knncler, married in 1885. They have
one child: Bertha.
iYIE, I. T., farmer, son of James K. and Eliza, was. born
in ^lonroe county, JMissouri, May 2(), 1844. Tlis pa-
rents joined the Monnon church among the early
members. In '48 tliey came to I'tah and located in
Provo, removing to Ephraim in. '58, and in '59 came to
Mt. Pleasant in the lirst company. His father was one of
the leading men and was appointed president of Mt.
Pleasant by President Young. He had the town sur-
veyed and platted and superintended tlie buiJding of the
fort. He remoA^ed to Scipio, where he was killed by the
Indians in Jane, 18()(>. Mother died in Scipio in '96. I.
T. wa.s reared a farmer and now owns eighty acres. He
took part in the Black Hawk vrar, being an active man.
Was married in Mt. Pleasant; March 29, 18G1, to Eliza-
beth, daughter of Evan and Elizabeth Evans, born in
Nauvoo, 111., jNIay 9, 1844. Her mother and six children
came \wre in '59 \\iih the firsti settlers. They have nine
children: Edith, wife of Heniy Allred; Lulu, wife of
Fred Drury; Isabella, wife of Turneir Sims; Thomas J.,
Evan, Bessie, Robert E., Maurice and Marjory.
JACOBSEN, MADS A., deceased, son of Andrew and
Anna M., was born in Walsted, Aalborg, Denmark,
September 20, 1805. He was raised on a farm, and
on Jauuaiy 8, 1847, was married to Else M., daughter of
Lauritz and Dorthea Christensen, born in Walsted, Aug-
ust 30, 1824. They had nine children, all born in Den-
mark, Larsine, Andrew, Hans P., Martina and Car'oline
now living. In '68 the family emigrated in the "Emerald
Isle," probably the last sailing vessel canying Mormon
emigrants. They came with Bishop Hans Jensen of
Manti, fitting up with church train at Fort Laramie.
Were fonr weeks in crossing the plains, losing two chil-
dren, Dortliea. and Johan C, on the trip. Mads located at
244 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mt. Pleasant in '68, and made willow baskets and worked
at his trade — a carpenter. He died here November 17,
1876. His wife is still living with her son, Hans P., a
stonemason,
JENSEN, ANDREW P., leading- fannei-, son of Peter
and Hannah, was bom in Sweden September 29,
1837. His father died in Sweden and he came to
Utah in '50, locating iuMt. Pleasant. He pulled a hand-
cart across the plains from Florence, Neb., in Capt. Rol-
lins' company. They ran short of provisions and suffered
many hardships. Andrew located a twenty-acre form
and now has sixty acres and a tine n^sidence noi'th of the
city, being a repi'esentative farmer. Is vice-president of
the North Inigation Company. Served in the Black
Hawk Avai", doing his share in guarding against Indians.
Was married in Salt Lake City to Annie Monson, a na-
tive of Sweden. They have ten children: Andrev.', Hilda,
Annie, Selma, Lorinda, Ai'thur, ]Mina, Leoni, Elmer and
Afton.
JENSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer son of Jens and Karn,
was born in Denmark June 7, 1825, and raised on a
fanu. He was a workman in tlie palace of Frederick
A'll. for eleven years, emigrating to Utah in '56, crossing
the plains in ox-train under Canute Peterson. He set-
tled at Spanish Fork and came to Mt. Pleasant in '59,
assisting in building the fort and di-iving away Indians.
Was active in the Black Hawk war, being in the Salina.
Canyon battle. He homesteaded 140 acres, now owning
about thirty of the original. Was one of the stockhold-
ers of the first Co-op store and tannery. Assisted in
building the St. George Temple, and in '78 went to Den-
mark on a two years' mission. Has been a ward teacher
ever since coming to Mt. Pleasant. In '95 was elected
member of the City Council. His Avife was Karn M. Pet-
erson, married in Spanish Fork October 8, 1856. She
died in this city November 17, 1896. They had six chil-
dren: Hans P., Agnes, Christian, George and Maria,
living; Joseph, deceased.
HON C. N. LUND,
MT. Pl.KASANT.
PETER MATSON.
MT. PLEASANT.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 245
JENSEN, O. J., teacher in public scbool and City Re-
corder, son of Christian and Annie M., boi^n in Mt.
Pleasant December 20, 1865. His parents joined the
Mormon chnrch in Denmark and emigrated tO' Mt. Plea-
sant in '63, where mother died in '77, father still living;
and known as Carpenter Jensen. He grew up in this
city, working at the cai"i3enter's trade for several years,
then engaged in mining and later was driving cattle from
Texas to Wyoming. Attended the schools of Mt. Plea-
sant, the L, D. S. Seminaiy and then completed a nonnal
course in the B. Y. Academy at Provo. In '93 he began
teaching, taught two years in the Round Hills school
near Mt. Pleasant, then accepted a position in the district
schools of this city, wlier-^ he has a, part of the fourth and
fifth grades. Is agent for Edward Strauss & Co. and the
Amei'ican Woolen Mills, handling men's clothing. In
the fall of '95 was elected City Recorder and re-elected in
'97, being a Republican in politics and secretary and
treasui'er of the executive committee. Is superintendent
of the theological department of the Sunday school. Also
secretary of the Elders' quorum. His wife was Rozella,
daughter of George and Susanna Famw^orth, born in
Mt. Pleasant November 15, 1868. They were married in
Manti Temple October 23, 1889, and have four children:
George F., born December 20, 1890; Minnie E., August
12, 1892; Maggie Y., July 21, 1895, and Rozella I., May
29, 1897.
JENSEN, DANIEL C, priucipal public schools, son of
John C. and Annie E., was born in Ephraim June 10,
1869. He attended the public schools of Ephraim,
the Sanpete Stake Academy two' years and the Deseret
University, where he completed a nonnal course, gradu-
ating in '92. Came to Mt. Pleasant after graduation and
accepted the position of principal, which he has since
held. Under his able management the schools have been
much improved, seven teachers fomnerly being employed,
now ten are required. He is a stockholder in the Johns-
town IiTigatioh Company of Ephraim. Is a Mormon and
during the past three years has been superintendent of
the Sunday school and superintendent of religion classes.
246 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
13 is wife was JNTaiy E., daiigJiter of Kisliop L. S. and
Petrea Anderson, born in Ephraim April 30, 1870. Tliey
wieire mairried in Manti Temple August 2, 1890, and liave
three children: Cannon L., born July 8. 1891, A^eruon,
June 3, 1893, and I). Glenn, July 9, 1897.
JENSEN, FKEDEEICK C, furniture dealer, son of
Soren and Maria, was born in Odense, Denmark, Feb-
ruaiw 19, 1858. Father died when he was 3 years old,
and his mother emigrated to Utah with four children,
paying the fares of many others, and arrived in Mt. Plea-
sant fall of '62. Fred was engaged in farming and
freighting till at the age of 24, learned the cabinet-
makers trade. In 1881 he began the business of manu-
facturing furniture, but soon gaxe his attention to the
business of a dealer, conducting the business until '95,
when the company was incorporated, with F. C. Jensen
president and F. Clark secretary. They carry a good
assortment of abotit |4,000, consisting of carpets, wall
paper, paints, oils and general household furnishings. He
was one of the organizers of the Mt. Pleasant bank, serv-
ing as a director, now vice-president; is secretary and
treasurer of the ^It. Pleasant Wool and Live Stock Com-
pany, and an extensive wool-grower, owning over 5,000
sheep, and buying for A. J. Knollin & Co., Kansas City,
Mo. He was president of Board of Education in '96 and
treasui'er in '97; member of tlie City Council two years,
and ]>romiuent in Kepublicau political circles. His wife
was Edie, datighter of Niels and Elizabeth Nelson, bom
in Mt. Pleasant, married in this city March 31, 1868. They
have two children: Winifred Z., born December 9, '96,
and Francis H., September 6, '91.
JENSEN, FRANCIS, woolgrower and proprietor of
Nielson House, son of Jens and Trena Jensen, was
born in Mt. Pleasant, January 1, 1865, and reared a
farmer. When about 14 he started out to make his way
throtigh the world, and at 16 was engaged in railroad
grading in Colorado. At 18 he had a leg broken and was
laid tip for one year. He herded eheep for Cahoon and
Erickson for five years, when he secured 1,000 head on
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 247
shares and kept them successfully. Now owns about
3,300 head, and is a stockholder in the Mt. Pleasant bank.
Is a member of the A. O. U. W., holding the office of over-
seer. In '95 he purchased the Nielson Hotel, which lie
conducts with satisfaction to the traveling public, having
the leading house and headquarters for commercial trav-
elers. His wife, whom he married in Minersville, June 28,
1892, was Jemima, daughter of William and IJenrietta
Hotson. They have three children: Pauline, James G.
and Henriettxi.
JEXSEX, JAMES F., liquor dealer, son of Mads and
Mar;\^, was born in Goshen, Utah, September 2, 1858.
In '61 the family came to Mt. Pleasant, where James
was educated and raised a fanner. When he started for
himself he began freighting produce to the mining towns
of Utah and Nevada, and later worked in the mines of
Park City and Bingham. In '84 he opened a place for
selling mild drinks and cigars, imnning a billiard table,
but finally enlarged into a retail liquor store. In '88 he
built his present place, one of the nicest buildings in the
city, where he carries a choice line of wines, liquors and
cigars, and conducts a poolroom. He is also a woolgrower
and an active, enterprising business man, always ready
to invest in anything for the public good. He is treasurer
of the Queen City Roller Mill Company, director in the
Mt. Pleasant bank, and vice-president of the Modem
Mining and Milling Company, which has a mill in Cherry
Creek, Nevada, for saving ore in dumps. Has 200 acres of
land, and in company with John H. Seely and J. H. Proc-
tor, has imported fifty-three head of fine shorthorn cattle.
Is an enthusiastic Republican, formerly a Liberal, and is
past master of the A. O. U. W. Was married in Salt Lake
City, April 9, '83, to Josephine F., daughter of Jens and
Trena Jensen, born in Ephraim, February 7, '60. Her
parents were among the early settlers of Mt. Pleasant,
mother still living.
JENSEN, PETER, lumberman, son of Christian and
Annie, was born in Denmark, June 6, 1842. The fam-
ily joined the Mormon church and emigrated to the
TJnited States in '54, stopping for eight years in Missouri.
248 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
They crossed the phiius in a wagon train, Peter driving a
team for Hooper & Eldredge, and hauling merchandise.
The first location ^Yas made ten miles south of Salt Lake
atj, where he Avas engaged several years in getting out
lumber. In '67 he came to Mt. Pleasant and has since
been in the lumber business. He owns a steam saw-mill
twelve miles east of Mt. Pleasant and manufactures lath,
shingles and pickets. Has a farm of twenty acres near
the city. Was mamed in Salt Lake City, May 30, '68, to
Jensina, daughter of ^lels and Maria Jensen, born in
Denmark, Octobei' 2, 18.1:9. Tliey have had twelve chil-
dren: Peter, IMarinus, Anna, Joseph, Isabel, Emma M.,
Frederick L. and l*arley P., living; Francis, Christian,
John W. and Tfosina, deceased.
JENSEN, SOPHUS E., farmer and woolgTower, son of
Soren and ]Martlia M., was born in Odensa, Denmark,
September 16, 1856. In '62 his mother, a widow, with
four children, came to Utah and located in Mt. Pleasant
At the age of 15 he went away to work, being employed
seven years by Frank Annstrong in a saw-mill at Salt
Lake City. He then engaged in freighting produce to the
mining camps of Utah and Nevada, where he spent six
years. Then homesteaded a ranch, engaging in farming
and sheep-raising, in which he has been successful. He
owns a fine fann, and in '97 erected a nice brick house in
the city. During the past two years he has been buyer for
the Union Wool and Live Stock Commission Company, in
which he is a director. Is past master of the A. O. U. W.
AYas married in Mt. Pleasant, July 19, 1880, to Lura L.,
daughter of Duncan and Eliza R. Scovil McArthur, bom
in Mt. Pleasant, October 30, '61. They have four living
children: Duncan R., Rex, Harald and an infant.
J ESSEN, JAMES, mining man, one of the early settlers
of Sanpete county, was married to Sine Peterson,
who died, and on September 24, 1894, was again mar-
ried in Mt. Pleasant to Mrs. Caroline L. Neilson, a widow,
daughter of Mads and Christena Christensen, bom in
Denmark. Airs. J. Jessen's aunt and uncle, Amelia and
Jens Peterson, were killed by Indians near Richfield, dur-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 249
ing the Black Hawk war. The present wife previously
married Soren J. Neilson, a merchant and first cashier of
the Mt. Pleasant bank. He was a prominent woolgrower,
an elder in the Presbyterian church and an enterprising
man. He died January 15, 1892. The children were: Peter
S., Christian J., Victor, Clarence J. and Florence C.
JOHNSON, ABRAHAM, merchant, son of Christopher
and Mary Evanson, was bom in Kisor, Norw'ay, Jan-
uaiy 27, 1859. His parents joined the Mormon
"church and emigrated, stopping six months in Canada,
and six months in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, arriving in
Utah in '63 by ox-train. He was educated at the B.
Y. Academy, from which he graduated at the age
of 21. Taught school in this city for seven years and was
principal of the Mt. Pleasant schools in 1885-6. Was
City Recorder and teacher when he left in September,
1886, on a two years' mission to NorW' ay. Upon his re-
turn ^as engaged as bookkeeped for the Mt. Pleasant
Co-operative Mercantile Institution, which position he
held till '92. In '91 he formed a partnership with Erastus
Kofford and opened a general store, w^here they caiTy an
18,000 stock of dry goods, groceries, crockery, boots and
shoes and notions and do a prosperous business. The
firm owns stock in the Queen City Roller Mill Company,
of which he is secretary.
He was Mayor of the city for two terms, 1892 to
'95, and was nominated by the Republican party for State
Senator in '96, but was defeated. His wife was Vilate,
daughter of George W. and Mary Wall Bean, bom in
Provo April 27, 1864. They were married in Salt Lake
City August 28, 1884, and have four children: Mabel M.,
Evan A., Virginius L. and Geneva B.
JOHNSON, EDMUND C, farmer and woolgrower, was
born in Copenhagen, Denmark, November 7, 1856.
The family came to Utah in '63, crossing the plains
by ox-train, and located in Spanish Fork. In '64 they
came to Mt. Pleasant, where Edmund grew" up and en-
gaged in various occupations. He had no capital and en-
gaged with A. A. Cahoon as foreman in the sheep busi-
250 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTV.
ness for three years. He then took the sheep oai shares
and worked up to a fine herd of about 2,400 head. Owns
a ranch of 220 acres. Was married in Mt. Pleasant Jan.
20, 1882, to Josephine, dau<>hter of Frederick P. and
Christina Is^eilsen. She was born and maiTied on the lot
where they live. They had six children: Edmund A.,
Pearly L., Yirtu and ]\rary A., living; Ferrington W. and
Eugene, deceased.
JOHANSEN, PETER, deceased, farmer, son of John A.
and Karon Hennansen, was born in Denmark T>e-
cember IS, 1827. lie joined the Mormon church and
came to Utah in '58, crossing the plains in Capt. Ilaight's
train, and located at E|)liraim. In '50 lie came to Mt.
Pleasant among the lirst settlers. He assisted in build-
ing the fort and lived inside it one summer. In the
allotment he iT^ceived a tweny-acre tract and added to it
until he had a good faiiu of sixty-five acres and a com-
fortable home in the city. He took part in the Black
Hawk war. Was president of the Elders' quorum twenty
years and counsellor to the president of the High Priests'
quorum at the time of his death. A^'as married Novem-
ber 21, 1858, to Annie C, daughter of Mikkel and Karen
Ohirstensen, born in Denmark Ma3' 29, 1836. They had
ten children: Pett^r, Nilsina, Cecelia, Mina, Mary, John
and Charley, living; ^IcCarl, Caroline and Annie, de-
ceased. Second wife Avas Sena Jacobsen. She had six
children: Joseph, Andmw, Christian and Ella, living;
Tina and Martin, deceased.
JOliDAN, LEONARD J., woolgrower, son of James F.
and Sarah C, was born in Hampshire, England,
Augnst 12, 1849. His parents joined the Monnon
church and emigrated to Utah in '55, crossing the plains
from Atchison, Kansas, in an ox-train, locating in Fann-
Ington. After a shor-t. stay they went to AVest Jordan,
thence to Rush Valley in '58, thence to Salt Lake City
and back to Rush Valley, whei'e' the father resides,
mother being dead. Leonard was engaged in herding till
24 years of age, when he began in the sheep business for
himsielf. He removed to Mt. Pleasant in '81 and has since
HISTOBY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 251
been extensively engaged in woolgrowing, importing and
breeding tliorouglibi^d French merinos. He owns about
300 acres of land and a fine residence in the city. Is a
stockholder in tlie Mt. Pleasant Eoller Mill Company,
being president for several years, and is a director in the
Electric Light Company, having been pi-esident. Assisted
in organizing the Mr. Pleasant Wool and Live Stock
Commission Company, being the first manager; alsoi
helped organize the Soutliem L'^tah WoolgTowers^ Asso-
ciation at Nephi, being one of the executive board. Was
a member of the City Council four years. Is a member
of the A. O. U. W. On October 10, 1888, he started on a
mission to England, where he labored in the Birmingham
and London confei'ences, returning August 20, 1890. His
wife was Emily M., daughter of David H. and Fanny C.
Caldwell, born in Salt Lake county September 28, 1856.
They were married in Salt Lake City September 29, 1873,
and have four children: Leonard E., married Mary I.
Beck; they have one child, Marion E.; David H., Alvin
E. and Fanny C.
JOIKxENSEN, JENS, retired farmer, was born in Den-
mark April 18, 1823. He was raised a farmer and
served in the army over four years, being in several
heavy battles. Joined the Mormon church in '51 and was
engaged as a traveling elder for about six years and pre-
sided over the Frederica conference for three years. In
'57 he came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Cow-
ley's company. In '58 he settled in Ephraim and in the
spring of '59 removed to Mt, Pleasant, being among the
first settlers. He assisted in building the fort and took
part in the Black Hawk war, being commander of the
post and major in the militia. He owns a nice forty-acre
farm and residence. Was a member of the first City
Council and head teacher in the church for many years.
His first wife, whom he married in Denmark, was Chris-
tiana Christensen. She died in Mt. Pleasant in 1894,
leaving seven children: John S., Sarali, James, Lena,
George, Elizabeth and Ellnora. Second wife was Chris*
tina Bertolsen. She has seven children: Mary, Jennie,
Bert, Daniel, William, Franklin and Joseph.
252 HISTOltY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
CAKSEN, JAMES, woolgrower, son of James and ]Mary
Anderson, was born in Epliraim, January 18, 1858.
His parents removed to Mt. Pleasant in '59; father
died liere and mother is still living. James worked on his
stepfather's, Hans Poulsen's faim initil the age of 20,
when he engaged in freighting to the mining towns of
Utah and Nevada. In 1881 he purchased an eighty-acre
farm west of the Sanpitch river, where he lived until '87,
when he left on a two-years' mission to Georgia, Alabama
and Florida. In '90 he engaged in the sheep business in
company witli his brother Andrew, having about 5,000
head, owning a pail and the balance on sliares. In '91
the.y divided interests and he now has three herds, or
about 8,000 liead, 8,500 being his own. He own a tine new
brick residence in the city. Was one of the organizers and
is a stockholder in the Mt. Pleasant Electric Light Com-
pany, of which he has been a director and president; is a
director in the Cedar Creek and Twin Creek Reservoir
Company, and one of the i)residents of the Sixty-sixth
(>uorum of Seventies. In the fall of '97 was elected mem-
ber of City Council, being the second highest in receiving
votes of any member on the Kepublican ticket. His wife
was Eliza Maria Tidwoll, daughter of James H. and Eliz-
abeth Harvey Tidwell. Her father was one of the promi-
nent and leading men of early days. They have three chil-
dren: Alberta :M., born October 18, 1882; Edith E.,
IMarch 31, '85; Ha P., April 18, '93.
£APSEN, LAUKITZ, of New State Portrait Company,
son of Lauritz and Ida C, was born in Mt. Pleasant,
August 28, 1867. His parents were natives of Den-
mark; came to Utah and located in Mt. Pleasant, where
his father was Justice of the Peace for many years, super-
intendent of the Sunday school two yeai's, and a man of
prominence. Father now dead, mother still living. He
grew up in this city, attending the district schools and
the B. Y. Academy at Provo. Was engaged as a clerk in
different stores, and opened a general store in company
with his brothers, Peter A. and George W. In '95 he sold
out to the brothers. In '97 the New State Portrait Com-
pany was organized and he was made president. His wife
k
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was Imogene, daughter of Gustave and Dora Day John-
son, boru in Mt. Pleasant, January 4, 1872. They were
married in Manti, February 19, 1890, and have three chil-
dren: Florence, born February 14, '91; Dora, September
13, '92; and Myrtle, February 14, '96.
eUNDBERG, AUGUST, jeweler and dentist, son of
Andrew and Louesa, was born in Upsala, Sweden,
November 1, 1849. He learned the trade of a jeweler
in Stockholm and the tinner's trade of his father. Came
to Utah in '79, located in Mt. Pleasant and opened a tin-
shop, Avhich he conducted several years. In '85 he opened
a jeweler's store, and having learned dentistry in Salt
Lake City, he added that to his business, making a suc-
cess of both. He is superintendent and general manager
of the Mt. Pleasant Electric Light Company, having held
the position since its organization in July, "98. His wife,
whom he married in Salt Lake City, October 7, 1880, was
( -hristina M. Anderson. She died in Mt. Pleasant, August
f), 189G, leaving three children: Edwin G., Mabel and
Kaney.
CUND, HON. C. N., son of Lauritz and Fredrikke Niel-
sen, was born in Seest, Denmark, Januaiy 13, 1846.
Being one of a large family, he was compelled to
earn his living from early boyhood. He joined the Mor-
mon church in 1858, and traveled as a missionary from
1865 till 1868. He left, his native land for Utah in June,
'68, and arrived in Salt Lake City on September 25th of
that year, crossing the plains in the last train of ox-teams
that came over. Worked on the railroad in Echo and
^yeber canyons, and stopped for a time in '69 in Brigham
City. He located in Mt. Pleasant in the fall of '69. Filled
a mission to the Northwest in '79 and '80, laboring in
Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska. Served four years as
City Recorder, three years as a member of the City Coun-
cil, and six years as Mayor. Was a member of the Consti-
tutional Conventions held in 1882 and 1887 in Salt Lake
City. Served as a member of the Legislature in the House
in '90 and City Council in '94. Was Justice of the Peace
for six years. Was appointed Bishop, May 20, 1890, which
254 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
position he now holds with perfect satisfaction to the peo-
ple. He filled a mission to Scandiua\ ia from May, 189G, to
June, 1898, during which he presided over the mission,
including- Norway, Sweden and Denmark. He is a promi-
nent man and a representative citizen of this city. His
first wife was Petra M. Jensen, born in Denmark, Febru-
ary 21, 1852. They were maiTied in Salt Lake City, Octo-
ber 11, '69, and had six children: Christian N., Eliza (wife
of George W. Larsen), AYilliam L. and James A., living;
Amelia M. and Parley P., deceased. Wife died August 21,
1882. Second wife was Christina A., daughter of Neils
and Anna C. Neilson, born in Denmark, September 22,
1859. They Avere married October 9, '81, and have had
six children: Waldemar M., Christian M. E., Amanda C,
Esther M. J. and Anthon R., living; Thorwald C, de-
ceased.
fT\ ADSEX, ANDKEW, of Madsen and Sons' Mercan-
1 1 I tile Company, son of Lars and Bodel, was born in
' ' Denmark, on the island of Sjalland, March 3,
1835. He learned the trade of a carpenter. Joined the
Mormon church and emigrated in '55, crossing the plains
in an ox-train under Canute Peterson, reaching Salt Lake
City- in the fall of '56 and located in Brigham City, where
he lived until Johnson's anny annved. In '58 he removed
to Ephraim and in '59 came to Mt. Pleasant among the
first settlers, and assisted in building the fort, being cap-
tain over ten men. Took an active part in the Black
Hawk war, being captain of a company, and in the en-
gagement in Salina canyon. He took up twenty acres of
land and engaged in farming. Was the first City Trea-
surer and a member of the City Council for about twenty
years. Was a candidate for Mayor on the Democratic
ticket, but the ticket was defeated. In church matters he
has always been active. He owns about 500 acres of fine
land. In '68, when the Mt. Pleasant Z. C. M. I. was organ-
ized, he was one of the largest stockholders and for many
years was superintendent. His present fine store building
was erected by the company and he and C. W. Anderson
purchased it, leasing it for several years, afterward open-
ing a general store. In Mav, '93 the Union Mercantile
I
HISTORY OF SA.NPETE COUNTY. 255
Company was organized. The company was ebauged to
its present name in '97, Andrew Madsen being president
and bis son, Neil M., seci^etai'T, treasurer and general
manager. He is also an extensive stock and slieep raiser.
Is a stockholder in the Mt. Pleasant bank and the West-
ern Loan Association of Salt Lake City. Is president of
the Pleasant Creek In-igation Company and a stockholder
in the Twin Creek Irrigation Company, He is also presi-
dent of the Union Wool and Live Stock Commission Com.-
pany. Was married in Ephraim, December 26, 1858, to
Johanna E., daughter of Niels Wintergxeen Anderson,
born in Malmo, Sweden, December 15, 1840. Their living
children are: Annie, wife of Andrew Pearson; Andrew
C, Anthon W., Neil M. and Hilda E. The deceased were:
Hannah L., Louesa B., Emma and Lauritz.
rf\ ADSEN, LARS P., woolgrower and farmer, son of
Ml Mads Madsen and Ellen Hanson Madsen, was
' \ born in Ephraim, December 14, 1858. His parents
were natives of Denmark, emigrating to Utah in '57,
crossing the plains in an ox-train and locating at Eph-
raim. Father died in Mt. Pleasant, October 17, 1895;
mother still living. Lars was raised a farmer, and at the
age of 23 married and purchased a farm of sixteen acres.
In 1891 he bought 1,000 sheep and has been veiy success-
ful, having at present about 1,600, after selling 1,000 this
year. He owns eighty-five acres of land and has a nice
residence in the city. In politics he is a Republican, and
has been a member of the City Council two yeai'^, sei'ving
in '91 and '92. He was appointed counsel to the Bishop in
May, 1890, and is a consistent churchman. In 1886 he
performed a mission to Georgia. His wife, whom he mar-
ried in Salt Lake City, October 10, 1881, was Sophia,
daughter of Martin and Kam M. Christensen Rasmussen,
born in Mt. Pleasant, October 12, 1861. Their children
are: William, Edna, Theresa, Ruby, Sophronia and
Edith, living; Heber, deceased.
rr\ ADSEN, NEIL M., manager of A. Madsen & Sons'
Ml Mercantile Company, son of Andrew and Johan-
^ I na Anderson, was born in Mt. Pleasant Septem-
ber 21, 1873. He attended the Mt. Pleasant schools, took
256 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
a course of bookkeeping and obtained a. commercial edu-
cation. Was employed as a clei^k in the Union Mercan-
tile Company's stoi'e foi' six and a half years, then pro-
moted to the position of manager. They carTy a $20,000
stock of dry goods, groc(a'ics and everything kept in a
large commercial retail house. The Union Mercantile
Company was sold to' A. Madsen & Sons November 30,
1897. He is an active, energetic young man, being pro-
prietor of the Union I'arlor Company, where he keeps a
manager selling ice cream and confectioneries. Is also
secretary of the l^nion \\'o<d and Live Stock Commission
Company, which position he fills with perfect satisfac-
tion.
rY\ ADSEX, NIELS P., fanner and stockraiser, son of
/ I I Lars and Bod el, was born in Denmark December
I I 17, 1832. The family, consisting of parents and
seven cliildren, emigrated to the United States
in '55, stopi)ing in St. Louis, Mo., for the winter, thence
acro-ss the plains in ox-tiain under Canute Peterson, ar-
riving in Salt J^ake City Sc^ptember 20, 1856. Father
died on the road at Devil's Gate, family locating in Brig-
ham City, then in Ei)hrjiliu and came to Mt. Pleasant in
'59. Niels assisted in const ructing the fort, took up 1(50
acres of land and began farming and stockraising. Dur-
ing the Black Hawk war he was active and gave five
horses to those who had none to help in chasing Indians.
He served thixM- terms as member of the City Council.
Was bishop of the North Ward from '78 to '81 and has
always been intei'estetl in road improvement. His wife
was Lena, darrghter of Rasmus and Mai-ia Jorgensen,
born in Denmark Janury 3, 1810. They were married
riear Salt Lake City January 3, 1857, and have nine chil-
dren: Mary, Elizabeth S., Peter H., Rasmus L., Lena.
George G., David, Alonzo and Berta.
rr\ AIBEN. ALFRED H., druggist, son of Henry and
111 Flora L. Maddison, was born in Provo, July 30,
' ' 1873. His father was a druggist, painter and
ar*tist, also an actor, qirite well known throughout Utah.
Alfred attended the district schools of Provo and Salt
HISTORY OF' SANPETE COUNTY. 257
Liik(' CitY and the B. Y. Academy, beeoming a pharma-
oist. IIc' i)assed a satisfactory examiuiitiou Febriiai'y 13,
1894, aud came to Mt. Pleasant in Jnly, 1894, where, in
company Avith H. R. McGraw, he opened his present place
of business. In February, 189G, they purchased another
store in Pai'k City, which McGraw conducted one year,
Avhen he took the Park City and Alfred the Mt. Pleasant
store aloiue. He caiTies a good stock of |3,000, consisting
of drugs, chemicals, patent medicines, druggists' sundries
and is doing a tine business. Is a membei' of the A. U.
IT. W., being foi-eman. His wife was Annie, daughter of
Frank and Ellen Pntchett, born in Mt. Pleasant. They
were married in Manti June 24, 1897.
rr\ AR^SHALL, GEORGE HOWELL, M. S., principal
ill ^^ asatcli Academ}^, Avas born near Dayton, Ohio,
' y Octobei' 5, 18G1. He was raised on a farm and
attended school during the winter months. When he
was 10 the family removed to Tuscola, 111., AA-here he
passed through high school, and then went to Lebanon,
Ohio, taking a teaeher's and scientitic course at the Na-
tional Normal UniA'ersity. His tirst school Avas in Cham-
paign county, 111., AA^here he taught seA^eral years. Taught
one year in South Dakota. ReceiA^ed State certificates in
Illinois and Dakota, also State certificate' for teaehing
institutes in Illinois. Was i>rincipal and engaged in high
school work for several years in Illinois. In '92 he came
to Mt. Pleasant^ accepting his present position. He has
had great success in his Avoi'k and giA^eii perfect satisfac-
tion, being well liked by patrons and pupils and teachers
under his direction. In '97 was elected a member of the
City Council. Was married in Tuscola, 111., August 28,
1890, to Mary Waddell, who was a teacher of eight years'
experience. They have three children: William, George
H., Jr., and John.
rY\ ATSON, PETER, merchant and acting bishop, son
ill of Mons Matson and Maria Pearson, was born in
' y SAveden March 3, 1851. He learned the shoema-
ker trade, joined the Mormon church at 13 and was a
traveling elder at 18. In '73 he came tO' Utah and in '74
258 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
located in Mt. Pleasant, following- Ms trade in manufac-
turing shoes. He performed a mission of over two years
in Sweden, leaving for bis work in 1885. Upon his re-
turn he engaged in business with Ole Hansen and con-
ducted it successfully till '95, when the store and cream-
evy were consolidated under a stock company. He is sec-
retar\^, treasuier and manager of the store, which com-
prises a choice stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and
shoes and general merchaindise. Is secretary of the Mt.
Pleasant Electric Light Company, a Republican and in-
fluential citizen. He seiwed as a member of the City
Council in 1894-5 and acts as bishop while C. N. Lund
is on a mission. His AAife was Matilda Liljedahl, native
of Svreden, born December 8, 1851. They have had twelve
children: Augusta, John, Josejjh, Otto and Ethel, liv-
ing. Second wife was Maiy Roseuluud, wlioi had five
children: Williajn, Bh'uda, Lydia and Esther, living;
I'erin^, deceased.
nrV '(^LEXAHAX, :MKS. sap ah E., daughter of Wil-
/ I I liam and Annie Reynolds, was born in Pleasant
i i (Jrov(^ Utali, December 3, 1858. In '63 her pa-
rents came to Mt. Pleasant. Her father took an active
pai't in the Black Hawk war, was a member of the Mot-
mon church ajid Justice of the Peace for many years.
She M as marHed in Mt. Pleasant June 18, 1877, to James
K. JMcClenahan. He served as Justice of the Peace one
term and member of the City Council two years. Si)ent
one year on a mission in Alabama. Was a stockraiser
and member of the A. O. U. W. He died May 5, 1897.
Their children are: Annie, James W., Joseph K., Ellice
and Clyde.
rY\ EI LING, JAMES C, farmer, son of Peter and Kat-
/ 1 I riua, was born in Denmark April 17, 1834. He
' ' joined the Moiiuon church and came to Utah in
'50, crossing the plains in Capt. Cowley's company, locat-
ing in Epliraim in '57. In '59 he removed to Mt. Pleasant,
assisted in building thie fort and guarding against In-
dians during the Black Hawk war. He took up twenty
acres of land and now has a good seventy-acre farm three
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 259
miles north, of the city. He burned the first brick in Mt.
Pleasant for a residence and for other buildings. Was
watermaster several years and road superyisor one term.
In '87 he sold out and removed to his present location.
His first wife was Elizabeth Clemenson. They were mar-
ried in Keokuk, Iowa, in 1856. She died in Mt. Pleasant,
leaving two children: Peter, a fanner and neighbor, and
Christian, deceased. Second wife was Hannah, daugh-
ter of Andrew and Rasmina Peterson, born in Denmark.
They were manied in 1863 and have seven children:
Annie F., Erastus, Hannah, Sadie, Olivia, Earl and Vida.
rY\ EYKICK, JAMES D., woolgrower, son of John and
/ 1 I Jemima, Hutchinson, was born in Mt. Pleasant
' y November 6, 1861. At the age of 11 he started
out to make his own living. In '84 he began herding
sheep and in '90 engaged*in the business with O. P. Win-
chester, taking sheep on shares. They continued to-
gather for two years, when James entei'ed the Parkville
College in Missouri, remaining three years. On his re-
turn from college he organized a sheepcompany known
as the American Renburg firm, consisting of himself and
brother George, and Charles Renburg. They keep aboiit
4,000 sheep and do a large buying and shipping business.
James is also a stockholder in the Union Hide and Pelt
Company. He was married in Mt. Pleasant May 12, 1896,
to Annie F. Jensen. They have two children: Pearl D.
and Clara Y.
pr\ ONSEN, JAMES, woolgrower, son of Peter and
Ml Dorthea, was born in Mt. Pleasant April 21, 1867.
' ' The family came to Utah in '58 and in the spring
of "59 located in Mt. Pleasant, living in the fort. His
father was a, prominent man in the church, being head
teacher and bishop's counsellor for many years. Was a
member of the City Council for several years. In 1897
he went to J)enmark on a mission. James was raised on
a farm and engaged in the sheep business. He now owns
about 3,500 head of good sheep. Was married in Logan
Januaiy 25, 1888, to Mary A., daughter of Hans and
260 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
Mary Poiilsen, born in Mt. Pleasant July 7, 1866. They
have four children: Maiiau D., Pauline, James A. and
Hans P.
nr\ ONSEN, JOSEPH, aty Marshal, son of Peter and
I I I Dorthea, was bom in Mt. l*leasant May 1, 1863.
/ ' He was brought up on a farm, and at the age of
21 purchased a faiTii, engaging- in the cattle business, at
whicli he has been wry siiccfssful. In '05 lie was elected
City Marshal and re-elected in '97, being a popular and
efficient officer. AVas married in Mt. Pleasant Noa ember
4, 1886, to Annette, daughter of Niels and Karen Neilson,
born in Mt. Ph-asant October 11, 18<)4. They ha\e three
children: Fh>rence, born September 14, 1887; Raymond,
September KJ, 1880, and A'enette, December 21, 1894.
NEILSON, ANDREW, fanner, son of Neils and Kama,
was born in Mt. Pleasant October 14, 1864. The
family came from v^w<m1<mi in '63 and located in this
city. Andre^^' was rais(Hl to farming and has always fol-
lowed the business. His father died hei"e April 3, 1885,
mother* still living. He was elected City Justice in '95
and re-elected in '97. Owns a small faiTn and is a stock-
holder and secretan' and ti'eiasurer of the North Ci'eek
Irrigation Company.
K I l^]ILSON, HANS, farmer, son of Neils and Caroline,
JM was born in Sweden March 14, 1857. The family
' came to Mt. Pleasant when he was a small boy. He
was raised on a, farm and work(^d on the home for a num-
ber of years. AA'as engagi^i for some time in fiieighting
produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada. He
now owns about 180 acres of land. Was married in
Manti March 13, 1890, to Amelia, daughter of Hans J.
and Caroline Simpson, born in ^It. Pleasant May 7, 1864.
They have two children: Francis J., bom January 29,
1891, aind Piiscilla C, Januai-y 1, 1894.
k I EILSON, H. S., of the Sanpete County Co-op, largest
\\ merchandisie fliin in the county, was bom June 16,
i 1853. He was a clerk in the Co-op store for several
years, then took an intei-est which the family still retains.
JAMES MONSEX.
MT. PLEASANT.
W. W. WOODRIXG, M. D.
MT. PLEASANT.
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 261
Assisted in organizing the Mt. Pleasant bank, and. was
casliier until his health failed and he was compelled to
retire from business. Was married January 20, 1872, to-
Josephine, daughter of Bent and Helena Hansen, bora in
Mt. Pleasant April 1, 1861. They have four children:
Heniw L., born Xovember 28, 1882; Albeilha, September
28, 1884; Christine, March 29, 1889, and Olive H., March
1, 1891.
Kl EILSEN, N. B,, deceased, was born in Sweden July
\\ 7, 1837. He learned the trade of a carpenter. Joined
* the Mormon church and came to Utah in -63, cross-
ing the plains in an ox-train, and located in Ephraim.
In 1864 he i^moved to Sevier county to assist in settling
that section, but was compelled to leave on account of
Indians, and removed to Mt. Pleasant, Avhere he followed
his trade for several years. He built the Xeilsen House
and conducted it as a hotel for many years. He died in
Mt. Pleasant September 21, 1895, His wife, whom he
mamed in Ephraim November 6, 1863, was Elizabeth,
daughter of Hans and Kersta Olsen, born in Sweden
April 6, 1830. They had three children: Mary, Eda, wife
of F. C. Jensen, and Hilma, wife of Louis F. Becker of
Manti.
KjEILSOX, XEILS P., faiiuer and woolgrower, son of
|M Peter and flattie, was born in Denmark September
' 8, 1846. He worked at the cooper trade, on a farm
and at dairying. In 1867 the family came to Utah, stop-
ping tAVoi years in Ephraim, and located in Mt. Pleasant
in 1869. 'The father died here in :March, 1892, mother
still living. Xeils worked in mining camj)s for several
years, opened a store in Spring City in 1875 and con-
ducted it till 1881. Removed to Pleasant View in 1884.
He is a successfu] farmer and ovrus over 300 acres of land
and about 3,000 head of sheep. In company with H. C.
Beauman and S. J. Xeilson he built the Wasatch stoone,
which they kept for two years and sold. Is a stock-
holder and director in the Mt. Pleasant bank, owns stock
in the Queen City Roller Mill; is a stockholder and direc-
tor in the Creamerv and the Cedar Creek Reservoir Com-
262 HISTORY or sanpete county.
pau}'. \\'as maiTied iu Mt. Pleasant March 26, 1875, to
Mary D. C, daughter of Hans C. and Annie M, Davidson,
born in Denmark February 22, 1853. Her jDarents came
iiere in ISGS; both died in this city. Fatlier was tlie first
printer in Mt. Pleasant. Their children are: Mattie L.
(J., Voltaire ^^. P., Hocrates H. A., Cortez N. A., Grace D.
J. and OharleniagTie G. E.
Kf EILSON, N. S., president Mt. Pleasant bank and large
JM sheepman, son of Xeils and Beuta Swenson, was
I born in Sm edeu, September 5, 1848. In '68 he came
to Utah with a sister, Hannah, locating in Moroni, where
he engaged in farming, mining and railroading. About
'09 he removed to Mt. Pleasant, and in '72 became a stock-
holder in the Sanpete County Oo-op. store, the largest
institution of its kind iu the county. In '77 he engaged in
the cattle business in a small way, and in '97 sold 1,000
head. He stai-ted in the slic^p business in '83, now having
about 10,000 head, having bought and sold about 20,000
in the fall of '97. When the Mt. Pleasant Commercial and
Savings bank was organized, he became one of the largest
stockholdei'S and was elected president, which position he
now holds. He also carries a small stock of agricultural
implements. Conducted a meat market for several years.
Is a. stockholder in the Electric Light Company, and trea-
surer; has stock in both the roller mills, being pi'esident
of the Mt. Pleasant mill. Was a member of the City Coun-
cil two teims, and elected Mayor in '95. Is a member of
the I. O. O. F. His wife was Beuta, daughter of Neils and
Karn Neilson, born in Sweden, June 5, 1860. They were
married in ]\It. Pleasant, October 3, 1883, and have had
three children: Irene and Beatrice, living; Adie, de-
ceased.
WeILSOK, ANDREW S., manager Sanpete County
1)1 Co-op., son of Neils and Beuta Swenson, was born
I in Sweden, June 22, 1851. In '72 he and his brother
Hans came to Utah and engaged in mining, railroading
and brickmaking in Juab county and near Salt Lake City.
They came to Mt Pleasant in '76 and bought their present
place, engaging in business with a few hundred dollars.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 268
In '88 they built their two-story brick, keeping the small
one, and continued to do a most prosperous business. The
stock contains about |20,000 assortment of dry goods,
clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes, crockery, glass-
ware and general merchandise. Business is owned by
three brothers, X. S., A. S. and H. S. Xeilsou, and August
AVall, A. C. Wall, Jr., and O. G. Bjelke. Andrew is a
director in the Mt. Pleasant bank, president of the Queen
City Eoller Mill Company, and an influential member of
the I. O. O. F. lodge and the Eepublican party. His wife
was Hannah M., daughter of John and Sophia M. Olsen,
bom in Denmark, July 31, 1859. They were married in
Mt. Pleasant, October 12, 1878, and have five children:
George P., Addie C, Khoda H., Andrew L. and Roxie C.
OLSOX, WILLIAM, farmer, son of John and Sophia
Maria, was born on Bomholm island, Denmark,
June 3, 1853. In '66 the family came to Utah, cross-
ing the ocean in the ship "Kenilworth," and the plains in
an ox-train, under Capt. Eawlins, father of Senator Raw-
lins, and located in Mt. Pleasant. Father still lives, 88
years of age; mother died in '82. William was brought
up a farmer and owns a farm of forty acres. In '87 he
engaged in the sheep business, under the firm name of
Olson & Rosenlof. They have about 2,500 head. He as-
sisted in organizing the Mt. Pleasant bank and the Elec-
tric Light Company, owning stock in each. In '95 he was
elected a member of the City Council on the Republican
Ticket, and was re-elected in '97. His wife was Sarah J.,
daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Tidwell, born in Plea-
sant Grove. Her parents were among the early settlers of
Mt. Pleasant. Was married in Salt Lake City, April 10,
'76. They have five children: William A., Berkley, Guy
K., Theodore and Mary E.
OSTERLIX, PETER H., farmer and carpenter, son of
Hans P. and Hannah, was born in Sweden, Xovem-
ber 22, 1815. He learned the carpenter's trade of his
father. The family joined the Mormon church and came
to Utah, settling in Weber county; thence to Cache
county, and later removed to Bear Lake, where his par-
264 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ents (lied. Peter left home at the age of 20 and lived in
Brigham City four years, then in Salt Lake City till '73,
when he came to Mt. Pleasant, Avhere he has since resided
and engaged in farming and carpentering. He has a nice
tv/enty-five-acre farm. Was married in Salt Lake City,
January 6, '73, to Josephina B., daughter of Jens Neil-
sen. She died December 20, '90, leaving one child, Han-
nah C. Married again November 2, '95, to Annetta C.
Larsen, nee Peterson. They have four children: Annie
M., Josephine, Lorina and Sevelina.
PEEL, PETER M., i*etired farmer, son of Henning H.
and Karen C, Avas born on the island of Bornholm,
Denmark, August 24, 1820. He leai^ned blacksmith-
iiig and emigrated to Utah, coming on a sailing vessel to
New Orleans, u]) the Mississippi river to St. Louis and
across the plains by ox-train, arriving in Salt Lake City
October 5, 1854, and locating in Lehi. In this place they
lived in an old liut covei-ed with poles and dirt, which
caved in, almost killing his Avife. He came to Mt. Plea-
sant in '59, being among the tirst settlers, and assisted in
building a fort. Took up twenty acres of land and farmed
it, working Aviuters in the blacksmith shop till three
years ago, Avhen he retired. In the past he served as a
Bishop's counsellor and member of the first City Council.
His Avife Avas Christiana Folkman, bom on the island of
Bornholm, Denmark, August 17, 1820. They were mar-
ried November 27, 1846, and celebrated their golden wed-
ding in this city. Their children were: Maggie, wife of
Joliu Seely; Annie, Avife of W. D. (^uidland, living;
Oiristina, Cliristiania, Christopher F., Christian F. and
Hannah L., deceased.
PETERSEN, GEORGE P., fanner and woolgrower, son
of Lars and Annie M., was born in Denmark, Janu-
ary S, 1856. The family joined the Monnon church
and in '66 emigrated to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt.
RaAvlins' company, and located at Moroni. In '69 they
came to Fountain Green, where mother died in '94.
Father is still living, at the advanced age of 94 years.
George P. was thrown from a horse when 15 years of age,
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 265
breaking- his right arm, which had to be amputated. He
then herded cattle seven years and engaged in woolgrow-
ing". Xow lias 3,000 sheep and a good farm of sixty-eight
acres. Is a part owner in the Phoenix Flouring Mill.
Served as a member of the Town Board four years. He is
a prominent man of the town. Was married in Fountain
Green, December 15, '78, to Annie, daughter of Hans and
Magdalene Madsen, born in Denmark, September 14, '60.
They have five children: Annie E., Sena H., George A.,
Louis and Mary M. In June, 1898, Mr. Peterson moved to
Mt. Pleasant, where he expects to make his home.
PHIPPS, ISAAC X., fanner and gardener, son of Isaac
X. and Mary E., was born in Beaver county, Penn-
sylvania, June 18, 1815. He came to Utah in '52 and
located in West Jordan with a farmer named Joseph
Smith. In the fall of '61 he removed to Mt. Pleasant, took
up thirty acres of land, erected a home and has since re-
sided here, growing small fiiiits and vegetables for home
market. Is a member of the Mormon church. Was mar-
ried in Mt! Pleasant, December 21, '76, to Emeline, daugh-
ter of John and Jane Tidwell, born in Utah county in
April, '55. They have six children: Louisa J., Mary E.,
Chasty E., Sarah A., Lettie M. and Leo R.
I^ASMUSSEX, MORTEX, deceased, son of Rasmus and
|T ]Mary, was born in Denmark October 27, 1831. In
* 1851 he came to Utah, crossing the plains by ox-
train, and located in Ephraim. He worked two years in
Salt Lake City, returning to Ephraim, where he maiTied
and removed to Mt. Pleasant in April, 1859, assisting in
building tJie fort. He was captain of a company in* con-
structing the fort walls. Took an active part in the Black
Hawk war and settled on a home, where he farmed and
engaged in lumbering. He was interested in the first
sawmill; was a member of the City Council several years;
a member of the boai'd of county commissioners and a
ward teacher eighteen years. He was a hard worker and
assisted in organizing some of the early companies and
industries, being a dii^ctor in the Co-op store. He per-
formed a mission to Denmark from '81 to '83. Died in
266 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mt, Pleasant June 28, 1885. His wife was Karn M.,
daughter of Christian X. and Margaret Ohristiansen,
born in Denmark July 26, 1842, They were married in
Ephraim April 1, 1855), and had twelve children: Morten,
Sophia M., Lars C, John, Annie M., Erastus, Daniel and
Wilford, living; Mary, Heni-y, George and Hyrum, de-
ceased.
f^ASMUSSEN, MAKTIN, agent for George A. Lowe,
|*T son of ^lartin and Karen M., was born in ^It. Plea-
V sant December 6, 1859. At the time of his birth his
parents were liviug in the fort and he is probably the old-
est resident now living that was boiii in this city. He
was raiscxl on a farm and now owns about fifty aci'es and
las home in the city. Is a stockholder in the Mt. Pleasant
Koller Mills. In 1889 lie accepted the agency for George
A. Low(' and handles all kinds of farming implements,
machiueiw, wagons an<l extias. \\'as maiTied in Mt.
Pleasant May 27, 1880, to Nicholena, daughter of Andrew
and Nellie Cliristensen. They had tlnee children: Henry
A., Martin L. and Nellie :\I. \vif(' died December 1, 1887,
He was married again June 11, 1890, to EmmU E., daugh-
ter of William and Emma Jeffs, born in England April
12, 1859. They have had foui- cliildren: Caii'ie and
Jeneal, living; Rosetta E. and Lucille, deceased.
r)EXPrR(;, CHAKLES M., of Meyrick & Renburg,
IT sheep gatherers, son of Charles C. and Mary Larsen,
V was born in ^It. Pleasant May 15, 1882. His parents
came from Denmark and located in Mt. Pleasant in 1860,
whei'e his father died, being killed by the Indians in
Gooseberry Valley dming the Black Hawk war in 1865.
He was quite a prominent man in the Mormon church as
a missionary and worker. Mother is still living in this
city. 8he accidentally shot out the palm of her hand by
handling a loaded gun during the Indian war. Charles
was the oldest child and has had to assist in caring for
the family by herding sheep and caattle and other work.
In 1894 the company of Meyrick & Renburg was formed
to collect estray sheep for about 200 firms. In addition
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 267
to this work tiiey buv and ship hides and pelts. Was
married in Mt. Pleasant Januaiy 1, 1891, to Christina,
daughter of Jens and Maria Gundersen, born in Mt.
Pleasant January 29, 1870. Thej have had three chil-
dren: Bertha L. and Velaria, living; Veleto, deceased.
I^OLPH, M. G., pTOprletor Mt. Pleasant Cigai' Factory,
jY son of Mous and Bengta, was born in Sweden De-
V cember 21, 18(51. The family came to Mt. Pleasant
by ox-traln in ISCG. At the age of 19 he engaged in the
mercantile busine^^s with his brother, N. A., who died in
Xew York City in 1886. He continued the business till
1892, when he sold out and purchased sheep, wliich ven-
ture Avas not a success. July 15, 1896, he opened his pres-
ent cigar facton", where he employs two men and does a
good business. His brands are Queen City Gem, San-
pete Famous, Peerless and Honest Five. He owns the
postoffice building and a place on eithei' side of it. Is a
member of the A. O. U. AV., holding the office of guide.
Was member of the City Council four years and Deputy
United States Marshal one year. Man'ied in Logan April
28, 1888, to Annie, daughter of John and Karn Knudsen.
She had three children: Ettie, Lucille and Annie, and
died in this city October 8, 1891.
f^OLFSON, JACOB, deceased, was born in Norway.
|T He joined tlie Mormon church and emigrated to
V Utah in '61, stopping in Ephraim. In 1862 he
came to Mt. Pleasant, where he resided until the time of
his death in 1883. He took part in the Black Hawk war,
standing guard and oing his shai'e. In 1877 he went to
Nor^^ay on a two years' mission. He was always an
active worker in church matters. His wife, Margerethe,
still resides in ]\It. Pleasant.
P)OSENBUEG, ALMA, fanner, son of Magnus and Jo-
IT hanna, was born in Mt. Pleasant Februaiy 15, 1866.
* He was raised on a farm and for the past twelve
years has been with John H. Seely and in the last seven
years has been foreman. Was mamed in Salt Lake City
October 10, 1891, to Carrie, daughter of Maria Halverson,
268 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
They have two children: Glady-s, born June 7, 1893,
and Angus, October 27, 1896.
QOSENLOF, MARTIN A., carpenter, son of Nils and
{X Mary, was born in Mt. Pleasant October 22, 1862.
* He w^as brought up in this city, worked in the
mines at Bingham and elsewhere and learned the carpen-
ter's trade. Is engaged as a contractor with R. Strom,
and has assisted in erecting many of the large business
buildings and i^'sidences of Mt. Pleasant. He is a mem-
ber of the Mormon chm'ch and is intei'ested in woolgrow-
ing. AVas married in Mamti Temple December 17, 1890,
to Nora, daughter of Martin and Hannah Aldrich, bom
in Mt. Pleasant December 18, 1869. They have one child:
\"ivian.
i^OSENLOF, NILS, caiiienter, son of Peter and Mary
|T Johansen, was born in Sweden September 18, 1826.
V !!(> learned his trade in Sweden, joined the ^lormon
church and emigrated in 1860 to the Tinted States stop-
ping in Omaha. In 1861 he crossed the plains in an ox-
train under Capt. Murdock and came to Mt. Pleasant,
where he has since resided. Took part in the J^lack
Hawk war au<l has assisted in erecting many of the
buildings in this city. Is one of the Seventies' quorum.
Was married in Sweden to Annie M., daughter of Martin
and Annie Johansen Rosengren. They had six children:
Olof, John, Albert, Annie, Frank and Fritz. His wife
died in Mt. Pleasant in 1875. Second wife was Johanna,
daughter of John and Martha Torstenson Stohl. They
had seven children: Alfred, Hilding, Walter, Levi, Rinda,
Ephraim and Ruby.
QOSENLOF, OLOF, fanner, was born in Sweden Feb-
l\ ruary 5, 1851. In 1860 the family came to the
^ United States, stopping one year in Omaha. They
crossed the plains in an ox-train, settled for a time in
Provo and came to Mt. Pleasant in the fall of 1861. The
family then consisted of parents, Olof and brother John.
They msided in the fort two years. When he was 15 he
joined the bra.«s band and was alloted ten acres of land.
MARTIN ALDRK'H,
MT. Pl.KASANT.
JACOB HAFEN,
MT. PLEASANT.
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Has followed farming and is quite extensively interested
in woolgTowing. He was one of the first stockholders in
the Mt. Pleasant bank and is now a director. Is a direc-
tor in the Electric Light Company and a stockholder in
the Mt. Pleasant Poller Mills. He is one of the leading
fanners of the city. AVas married in Salt Lake City Octo-
ber 18, 1875, to Christina, deughter of Hans and Caroline
Simpson, born in Lehi, Utah, April 17, 1858. They have
eight children: Carrie, Elzina, Parley O., Virgie, Wil-
liam, Abner, Leo and Chrystal P.
SEELY, JOHN H., fanner, stockraiser and wool-
grower, son of Justus W. and Clarissa J., was bora
in San Bernardino, Cal., April 29, 1855. The family
removed to Mt. Pleasant in 1859, wher-e he was educated
and gTew up a farmer. At the age of 21 he had nothing
and made a start at hauling mine timbers in Bingham.
He secured about 3,800 sheep on shares and at the end of
thi^e years had about 10,000 head. He now owns about
6,000 high-gTade French merinos, having expended much
in breeding both sheep and cattle, owning 200 head bred
from Durliam. Also has fifty fine Berkshire hogs, thor-
oughbred Scotch collie dogs and Plymouth Rock chick-
ens. Owns a good home in the city and has several hun-
dred acres of land, raising about 2,000 bushels of grain
and cutting 600 tons of hay annually. Is a stockholder
in the Mt. Pleasant Roller Mill Company, the Electric
Light Company and Wool and Live Stock Commission
Company, assisting in their organization. He owns a
sawmill in the canyon and a planing mill in the city. Is
a Republican in politics, a member of the A. O. V. W. and
Avas a member of the City Council for six years. His wife
was Margai'et, daughter of Peter M. and Christina Folk-
man Peel, born in Lehi INlarch 1, 1858. They were mar-
ried in Salt Lake City January 15, 1880^ and have eight
children: Ethel A., Zella G., Earl H., John L., Leonard
J., Arbretia C, Lucretia V. and Chesley P.
SEELY, JOSEPH, farmer and lumberman, son of Jus-
tus W. and Clarissa. J., was born in Mt. Pleasant
March 30, 1862. He was reared on a farm and on
the death of his father purchased the interest of some of
270 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
his heirs, thus getting a fine tract of seventy-four acres,
which he cultivates. In company with two brothel's,
John and Stuart, he owns and operates the Seely saw-
mill. Was two years engaged in temple work and per-
formed a mission of two j^ears to Kentucky. His first
wife was Sarah H., daughter of Samuel and Harriet
Allen, born in Mt. Pleasant Septeaiber o, 1804; married
in I^ogau. She died March 4, 1887, leaving one child,
Sarah H., born February- 15, 1887. Second wife was
Adella E., daughter of Nils and Caroline Olsen, born in
Moroni December 24, 1869. They were married in Manti
October 25, 1893, and have three children: Joseph F.,
born September 0, 1894; Justus O., November 28, 1895,
and Adella C, April 14, 1897.
$EELY, JUSTUS W., deceased, son of Justus A. and
Mehetable Bennett, was born in Pickering, Home
District, Upper Canada, Januarj' 30, 1815; died in
Mt. Pleasant April 24, 1894. He learned the cooper's
trade from his father in Upper Canada. Joined the Mor-
mon churcli in 1837 and Avent to Caldwell county Mo.,
August, 1838; came in an ox-train to Utah, arriving in
Salt Lake City September 30, 1847. On March 13, 1851,
he left by ox team for San Bernardino, Oal., where he re-
sided till December, 1857, when he returned to Pleasant
Grove, and in 1859 located in Mt. Pleasant, assisting in
erecting the for-t. In 1860 he built the home where his
wife now lesides. He assisted in putting in the first
steam sawmill in the canyon and was in that business
many years. The first mowing machine, horse rake,
twine binder, thresher and fanning mill purchased in the
city Avere his. He served as bishop's counsellor seventeen
years; was Justice of the Peace twenty years; member of
the City Council twenty years and Marshal for several
years. He was surgeon and dentist for the town for
manj^ years, pulling teeth and setting fractured bones.
His wife, whom he married at Galland, Iowa, March 10,
1842, was Clarissa Jane, daughter of Hassard and Sarah
Seely Wilcox, born in Caimi, White county, 111., October
1, 1821. They had three children born in Iowa: Orange,
Sarah and Don Carlos, who, Avith their mother, were
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awarded pioneer medals at the Jubilee in 1897. Their
other children Avere: Hyrum, Justus W., William H.,
John H., Mary M., David A., Joseph and Stuart R. Sec-
ond wife, married in Mt. Pleasant November 17, 1873,
was Sarah J. McKinney. She had one child, Eva E.
SEELY, MOKONI, fanner and stockraiser, son of
Bishop William S. and Elizabeth De Hart, was
born in Salt Lake City May 29, 1848. The family
came to Mt. Pleasant in 1859 and he engaged with his
father in riding the range. In 1872 he took a four-mule
team and freighted produce to the mining towns of Utah
and Nevada, afterward engaging in the cattle business,
without capital. He lived in Indianola during the first
three years of ranging and then removed to this city,
allowing his cattle to incr-ease until he had about 1,000
head. He is now a large property owner in the city and
vicinity; has about 200 acres of land beside city property
and about 400 sheep. His wife was Alice, daughter of
John and Susaainah Barton, born in Bountiful, Utah,
May 2, 1850. They were married in Salt Lake City April
10, 1872, and have nine children: Alice V., Cyrus M.,
Clara, George L., Lucinda M., Orson E., Mell Gay, Arta
J. and Catherine Verda.
SEELY, STUART E., farmer, son of Justus W. and
Clarissa J., was born in Mt. Pleasant February 16,
1865. He was raised a farmer and has followed
that work with other occupations. In 1890 he and his
brothers John and Joseph built a sawmill in Ralston
canyon, where he has worked at getting out timber. He
owns a farm of seventy-five acres, three miles north of
the city, where he erected a home in 1894, and tills the
soil and raises stock. His wife, whom he married in
Manti July 16, 1894, was Millie, daughter of Fred and
Christina Nielson. They have one child, FerryR., bom
February 14, 1895.
SEELY, BISHOP WILLIAM S., deceased, of Mt.
Pleasant, was a native of Upper Canada, born in
Pickering, Home district. May 18, 1812. His par-
ents were Justus A. and Mehittabel Bennet Seely. He
272 • HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
joined the Mormon churcli in 1838 and came to Utah
with the pioneers of 1847. He lived for a time in Salt
Lake Cit^ , Pleasant Grove, and was one of the first set-
tlers in Mt. Pleasant, in 1859. He was bishop thirty
years, Mayor several years, took part all through the
Black Hawk war, filled two missions to Canada, going
in 1873 and again in 1878. He had three wives, two of
whom are still living. His first wife was Elizabeth De
Hart, who died April 6, 1873. Six children are living,
Elizabeth, Emily, Moroni, Emeline, Joseph X. and Lu-
cinda. Second wife was Ellen Jackson, the children are,
Justus L. and Willi;nii S. Third wife was Ann Watkins,
and her children are William A. and Anna E. Bishop
Seely was an active and prominent citizen in local af-
fairs and well and favorably known throughout the
State. He died September 17, 1806.
Cl^HULTZ, HANS J. H., farmer, son of Hans H. and
^^ Anna M. Jorgensen, was born in Junland, Den-
mai'k, July 18, 1811. At the age of 11 he joined the
Mormon cliurch, and being well educated, taught the
English kuiguage to those intending to emigrate to the
United States. Was engaged in teaching eiaigrants for
three years. In 1863 he came to Utah, crossing the plains
by ox-train in Capt. Young's company, and located in
Mt. Pleasant. He engaged in fanning, bought a small
farm and now owns fift^^-five acres. SVas active during
the Black Hawk Avar, doing his shai'e' of guarding.
Taught school for two winters. Was for manj^ years
a member of the Elders' quoi-um. His mother came with
him and still resides at his home. She was born June
27, 1807.
SIMPSON, HANS J., one of the oldest settletrs of Mt.
Pleasant, son of James and Amelia, was born in
Denmark January 12, 1824. In 1851 he emigrated to
Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt,
Olsen. He lived in Salt Lake City till 1858, then removed
to Ephraim, and ont April 10, 1859, came to Mt. Pleasant,
assisting in building the fort, and lived in it for one year.
He ei'ected a log house where his present residence is,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 273
took up twenty acres of laud aud has Loutimied farmiug.
Now owus a nice farm of fifty acres. Took an active paort
in the Bla.ck llawk war; cairiied express for some time.
Served as a waid teacliei^ for ovei' tldrty-live years and
was ordained a. high priest. AVa.s mariied in Salt Lake
City September 13, 1855, to Cai^oline, daughter of Hen-
ning P. aiid Karen C. Peal, born in Denmark March 5,
1836. Her parents were among the early settlers of 1860
in this city. They have ten children: Ohristina, Mary,
Caroline, Millie, James, Peter, Hannah, Ohristian and
Mina, living; Joseph, deceased.
gOKENSEN, O. W., teacher in public schools, son of
Christian and Christina, was born in Mt. Pleasant,
November 1, 1803. He was raised on a farm, at-
tending school in winters, and at the age of 20 entered
the B. Y. Academy at Provo, taking a two years' course.
Has taught school in this city ever since, except '92 and
'94, Avhen he perform (h1 a mission to Aarhus, Denmark,
presiding over that conference. Was principal of the pub-
lic schools in '91. AVas City Pecorder two years. City As-
sessor and Collector four years, and in '97 was elected a
member of the City Council. He carries on farming to
some extent. Was married in iNIt. Pleasant, March 1,
1885, to Dena, daughter of Christian and Cidsel M. Han-
sen. Her parents came to Utah in '58 w^ith the first Scan-
dinavians. Wife died September 25, 1888. He manied
again in Mauti, June 21, '91, to Eva, daughter of Jorgen
and Hannah Madsen, born in Manti, April 12, '72. They
have had two children: Luella, born April 4, 1892, died
February 27, '97, and Piiby Y., born June 19, '96.
§ TAKER, JAMES B., of the firm of Staker & Hansen,
planing mill, son of Nathan and Eliza, was born in
Pleasant Grove, Utah, February 7, 1858. The fam-
ily removed to Mt. Pleasant in '59, his father taking an
active part in the Black Hawdv war, and being prominent
iL* church matters as president of the High Priests. He
died in this city March 29, 1884. James was raised a far-
mer, and now owms a fine farm of 100 acres. He is a mem-
274 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ber of the A. O. U. W. In '92 the planing mill firm of
Hansen, Staker & Johnson began business, owning also
a sawmill. In '95 the firm changed to Staker & Hansen,
James running the mill most all the time since. They
have a good plant costing about $5,000, and manufacture
rustic, ceiling, flooring, mouldings, with scroll sawing
and turning. The fii-ni assisted in organizing the Queen
City Eoller ^filln. Company. He was married in Salt Lake
City, June 10, 1880, to Elizabeth C, daughter of John P.
and Elizabeth Fechser, bom in Mt. Pleasant, January 30,
1861. They have had seven children : Elizabeth C, Eliza
M., James B., Grace P., John P., Plossie R. and Meddie
C, living; Nathan J., deceased.
5TI?0M, JOHN E., cai-penter, son of Joseph and Maria,
was born in Sweden, October 16, 1844. He learned
the carpenter's trade. Joined the Mormon church
and in '70 came to Mt. Pleasant, where he has since fol-
lowed his trade. Was engaged in the undertaker's busi-
ness for fifteen years. Was a large stockholder and a
director in the Co-op. store until it failed. Is a stock-
holder in the Mt. Pleasant bank, the Mt. Pleasant Roller
Mills and the Electric Light Company. His wife, whom
he married in Salt Lake City, October 13, 1872, was
Sophia M. Ohman, born in Sweden. She died in Mt. Plea^
sant, May 4, 1894.
5TROM, RI'DOLPH, carpenter, son of John E. and
Sopliia, Avas born in Upsala, Sweden, January 22,
18(52. In '72 the family came to Utah and located in
Mt. Pleasant. He was raised here and learned the carpen-
ter's trade, which he now follows. During the past six
years he and Albert Rosenlof have worked together, as-
sisting in the construction of many of the prominent
buildings of Mt. Pleasant. He was a member of the City
Council one term. Was married in Fairview, October 10,
1886, to Louisa, daughter of August and Mary Rauche,
born in Predrikshald, Norway, February 17, 1864. They
have three children: Theresa, born July 2, '87; John A.,
February 24, '89, and Olga, November 7, '91.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 275
5YNDERGAAKD, A. J., farmer, sou of James C. and
Annie K., ^\-as born in Denmark, in the village of
Sunby, Ma}^ 11, 1851. His father died when he was
a boy of 7, and his mother, with two sons and tAVO daugh-
ters, came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train un-
der Capt. Madsen, arriving in Mt. Pleasant in October,
'62. They bought a farm aud the boys worked it. He now
owns a good forty-five-acre farm. Was a policeman in
this city seA^eral years and a member of the City Council
one year. His wife was Maria, daughter of Niels and
Christiana Johansen, born in Aalborg, Denmark, June 2,
1850. Her parents were old residents of Mt. Pleasant.
A. J. and INIaria were married in Salt Lake City in Octo-
ber, '69, and liave had thirteen children: Gertrude, Kate,
Anna M., Hyrum, Anthony, James, Olive, Parley and
Hortense, living; Christina, Andrew, Lars and Joseph,
deceased.
! I AlLL, AUGUST, retired carpenter, son of Carl F.
\XJ and Katrina, was born in Sweden, August 8,
1839. He learned the cai-penter's trade in Sweden,
joined the Mormon church and emigrated to I~^tah in '64,
locating in Mt. Pleasant. His parents and sister came
here in '63. Both parents are now dead. He worked at his
ti-ade till '90, when he retired from active life. When the
Sanpete County Co-op. store was started in '73 he became
a shareholder, and has seen the business grow until it is
the largest of the kind in the county. Has three sons en-
gaged in the store. He is also a stockholder in the Mt .
Pleasant bank. Was married in Mt. Pleasant, February
2, 1869, to Hannah Neilson, born in Sweden, December
14, 1842. They have four sons living: Oscar F., cashier of
the bank; August C, Edward W. and Henry F., clerks in
Sanpete County Co-op. store.
1 I AvLDEMAR, AXEL B., City Watermaster, son of
\XJ James and Nellie, was born in Sweden, January
22, 1862. He came to Mt. Pleasant in '73, residing
wath his uncle, Neils Waldemar, till at the age of 16 he
started out for himself. He worked at different mining
camps and on railroads until he was married and settled
276 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
down in this city. In '96 he was appointed City Water-
master, which position he still holds, giving good satis-
faction. Is a member of the Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 20,
I. O. O. F., in which he was Noble Grand in '97. His wife,
whom he married in Mt. Pleasant, October 22, 1890, was
Annie C, daughter of George and Martha O. Tuft, bom in
Mt. Pleasant, June 2, 1872. They have two children:
Ariel, bom July 31, '91, and Neva, October 14, '93.
1 f AVLDEMAK, JOHN, farmer, son of Asmund and
\XJ Hannah, was born in Sweden September 12,
1837. He studied music and became a good per-
former on the violin, flute and cornet. Also learned the
trade of brickmaker. Joined the ]Mormon church and
came to Utah in 1859, crossing the plains in an ox-train
under Capt. Ne«len, and located in Mt. Pleasant. As^
sisted in building the fort walls and lived in a dugout in-
side. He worked at liis trade and played in the Taberna-
cle choir for many years. Had a meat market several
years and stai-ted the Sanpete County Co^op store, being
secretary for a time and connected with the store till
1886. He was active as a minute man in Capt. Day's com-
pany (luring tliie Black Ihnvk war. Seiwed as a member
of the City Council two years. Owns a nice farm of fifty
acres and a good home north of the city. Was firet mar-
ried in INlt. Pleasant March 19, 1862, to' Sophia, daughter
of Andrew and Ingreed ^lencMir, a native of Sweden.
Second ^vife was Elizabeth, daughter of Henry and Inge-
bord Eriksen, bom May 10, 1863. She had eleven chil-
dren: John L., Elizabeth E., Hannah, Louis F., Nels A.,
Ella C, James A., Erick and Kalph L., living; Henry E.
and Ada. H., deceased.
1 f ^EST, THOMAS, farmer and woolgrower, son of
\XJ Thomas and Harriet Moore, was born in St
Joseph, Mo., October 1, 1853. Father died in
Missouri, the mother with Thomas and sister Elizabeth
coming to Utah in 1855. They located in Salt Lake,
whei^ his mothei' maiTied Sam Allen, removing to Prove,
thence to :Mt. Pleasant in 1863. When 18 years of age
Thomas started out for himself, working for three years
I
J. G CHRISTENSICX,
MT. PLEASANT.
THOMAS M^EST,
MT. PLEASANT.
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at railroading and in mining camps. He returned to this
city, purchased a forty-acre fami in Chester, built a
house and added to his farm till he now has about 200
acres. In 1895 he moved to Mt. Pleasant. He engaged
in thie sheep business in 1888 and has about 3,000 head.
Was one of the organizers and a director of the OhesteT
Eeservoir and Ditch Company and later treasurer and
superintendent. Is a stockholder in the Mt. Pleasant
Electric Light Company, the Queen City Eoller Mill Com-
pany, of which he was president two years, and the Cen-
tral Utah AVool Company at Manti. His wife, whom he
married in Mt. Pleasant, was Emma^ dauglitei' of Isaac
and Emma Alli'ed, born in Ogden October 15, 1857. They
hare five children: Grace, Wilford, Idella, Zella and
Eay.
1 I ^HITTAKER, PICHAED, wool and sheep-buyer,
\XJ ^^"^^^ born near jNIanchester, England, July 5,
1857. He came toi Utah in 1872, located in Salt
Lake City and socm engaged in the sheep and cattle busi-
ne'ss in the employ of James D. Powell of Lehi, where he
spent several years. Was afterwards foreman for Jonas
Ereksou for ten years, then engaged in the business for
himself, his dealings being very extensive. During the
last few years he has given his attention to buying and
shipping wool and sheep. He has also been interested
for the past eighteen years in mining in the West Tintic
district. Is manager of the Burlington Mining Company,
which owns a group of fine claims, which is being devel-
oped, taking out a, large amount of low-grade ore. He
is also interested with A. A. Cahoon in copper claims in
the Deseret Mining district. He has a large dipping and
shearing con'-al in Thistle Valley. Is a member of the
A. O. U. W. His wife, whom he married in Mt. Pleasant,
was Ida Waldemar, a native of Sweden. They have three
children: Viola ,Indra and Aleue.
\\ I ILCOX, CANDACE B., City Treasurer, daughter
^■^ of C. C. and Mary N. Kowe, was born in Fremont,
Iowa, July 24, 1857. In 1852 the family came to
Utah, crossing the plains in Capt, Jolley's train, locating
278 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in Payson till 1860, when they removed to Mt. Pleasant.
Her father was a member of Company A of the Mormon
Battalion and receiAes a pension from the Government.
He was active in the Walker war, being Second Lieuten-
ant, Company B of Payson Post, NanvoO' Legion, In the
Black Hawk Avar he was Second Lieutenant in the Silver
Greys. Cauda ce Avas married to Joseph Wilcox, a farmer
of this city. He died in Mt. Pleasant December 30, 1888.
She was elected City Tteasm'er on the Democratic ticket
at the election of XoAember, 1897. Her children are:
Mary M., Isabella C, Annie, .Joseph W., David, Benjamin
F., Hyrum ^^^ and Bessie J.
I I f ILCOX, JOHN HENRY, famier, Avas born in Ar-
\XJ kansas Februaiw 14, 1824. The family removed
to Ma lion couuty. Mo., where his father died.
His motlier joined the Mormon clutrch in Clarion cotinty,
moved to Jackson count}', then to Clay, then to CaldAveli
and Lee counties, Mo., then going to Lee county, Iowa,
from Avhich tliey departed for Salt Lake City in ox team
Avith eTohn Taylor, arriving September 80, 1847. In 1850
John remoA'ed to Manti, thence to Pleasant Grove and
North Ogden, and in 1800 came to Mt. Pleasant. He took
up twenty acres of land, Avhich he still owns, Avith his res-
idence in tlie city. When the Walker Avar broke out he
Avorked in Pleasant Creek canyon and lost his wagon
and lumber and two yoke of oxen. He took an active
part in the Indian Avar. His wife Avas Mary, daughter of
James and Elizabeth Seely Young, born in Upper Can-
ada, June 6, 1831. She drove three yoke of oxen across
the plains, assisted in hauling logs to build her parents'
home and moulded the adobes for the chimne3^ They
were married in Salt Lake City, March 14, 1848. Their
children are: Hassard, Elizabeth, Sarah, James H., John
C, Mary, Clarissa, Ella, Hannah, Martha and Justus.
1 ! / INTERS, MORGAN A., farmer, son of Hyrum A.
VjLy and Elizabeth, was born in Mt. Pleasant, Novem-
ber 30, 1863. His parents came to Mt. Pleasant
in '61, where his father studied medical works and was a
practicing phj^sician for several years. Morgan was
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 279
brought up a farmer and became interested in woolgrow-
ing. He was engaged in the sheep business for eight
years, owning as many as 7,000 head, when he sold out
and returned to the farm. He now has a nice farm of
about thirty-seven acres southeast of the city. His wife
was Lydia, daughter of Daniel F. and Susan B. Tebbs,
born in Cedar Fort, Utah, Sept. 20, 1867. She is engaged
in the millinery business and has a good, choice stock of
goods. They were married in Panguitch, August 6, '89,
and have one child. Usher.
1 I ^OODKING, WILLIAM W., M. D., son of Jacob and
\XJ Mary A. Hahn, was born in Elizabethtown, Ky.,
May 25, 1841. He was raised in Kentucky and
attended the Louisville School of Physicians, the Miami
of Cincinnati, the National University of Chicago and the
Medical University of Kansas City. He served in the
Civil War two years and nine months, holding the rank
of Captain of Fourth Kentucky Infantry, on the Confed-
erate side, and saw much of active military service. Has
practiced medicine in Bedford, Ind. ; Independence, Kan. ;
Kansas City, Mo., and in '87 came to Utah, locating at
Moroni for eighteen months, when he came to Mt. Plea-
sant, where he has a fine practice and is well liked. He is
a Mason of high degree, a Shriner since '69 and an Odd
Fellow since '72. Has been a continuous member of a
medical society for thirty-one years. Is a prominent and
active Democrat, always taking a leading part in Na-
tional affairs. Was a delegate from Kansas to Cincinnati
and helped nominate Gen. Hancock for the Presidency.
In Utah he has been a member of the State Central and
Executive Committees three years. Is United States Pen-
sion Examiner, having served in that capacity fourteen
years. He has a large practice and spends Thursday of
each week in Moroni. Was married in Bedford, Ind., Aug-
ust 17, 1867, to Phoebe Ray, a native of Indiana, who died
in Kansas, leaving four children: Samuel H., a lumber
merchant in Texarkana, Tex.; Willie H., a pharmacist
and proprietor Woodring's Pharmacy, Salt Lake City,
living; James H. and Lyre, deceased. Second wife was
yj.HTY V. Snauffer, a native of Maryland. She had four
280 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
children: John J., one of the proprietors of The Pyramid;
S. Lewis, a pharmacist, and Mary C, living; William W.,
deceased,
ZABEISKIE, WILLIAM, fanner, son of L. C. and Mary
Higbee, was born in Quincy, 111., September 13, 1839.
The family crossed the plans in '51 in Eoswell Ste-
vens' company, and settled in Provo, where they lived
nine years. In the spring of '60 they located in Fairv'iew.
He took part in the Walker and Blackhawk wars, being
in Mt. Pleasant in '59, finally locating here in '64, where
he opened a store and conducted it till '70; engaged in
mining two years and entered the law office of K. H.
Kobertson in Salt Lake City. He was admitted to the bar
in Provo, March 27, 1876, and has practiced in this city
and the District Court until about two years ago. Was
L"^nited States Commissioner about six years. He incor-
porated the Mt. Pleasant Milling Company, of Avhich
he was secretary; also the Moroni and Mt. Pleasant Irri-
gation and Ditch Company, being secretary and now a
director. He procured the franchise and effected the in-
corporation of the Mt. Pleasant Electric Light Company,
of which he is a stockholder. His wife, whom he married ^
at Fairview, August 20, 1859, was Christine Nelson. They Jl
have seven children: William H., Helena, Isaac N., Char-
lotte, Ida, Lewis C. and Edward A.
EPHRAIM.
EPHRAIM is situated near the geographical center
of Sanpete count}^, seven miles northeast of Manti
and lis miles south of Salt l^ake City. The loca-
tion is a beautiful elevation near the base of the Wasatch
mountains, commanding a pleasant view of the greater
portion of the famous granary of Utah. It is the second
city in the county in age, the third in population and oc-
cupies about equal prominence with competitors in com-
mercial transactions and business qualifications. Being
at the point of intersection of the Rio Grande Western
and Sanpete Valley railroads the place is commonly
known as the "Junction City of Sanpete." The city is
surrounded by the evidences of agricultural prosperity,
with 10,000 acres of magnificent farais, yielding immense
crops of golden grain, for suf>plying the home demand
for bread, and furnishing many carloads every year for
exporting to otlier less favored sections.
The first attempt at making a settlement on the
present site of Ephraim was made in the fall of 1850,
by Isaac Behunnin, one of the Sanpete pioneers of '49,
who observed that "Pine creek had more water and the
location was better for a town than anywhere in the
valley." He met with much opposition, however, from
the wily InSIans^ who did not appreciate his efforts at
ditch building and cultivating the soil. The red men
forced him to return to Manti and await reinforcements
before converting the desert into its present land of
paradise. Many of the original pioneers of the valley
looked upon this chosen spot as a most desirable loca-
tion but could not collect a sufficient band of fearless
veterans toin&ure personal safety until 1854^_.
In early spring of this year (1854) Reuben W. Allred
withi fifteen families located the site of Ephraim and
began the erection of homes and cultivating the soil.
•282 HISTORY OF SAKPETE COUNTV.
These hardy sons and dauj^hters of civilization had at-
tempted a settlement at Spring- City the previous year,
but were driven away bj' Indians. The fort they had
constructed was burned and the savages destroyed every
vestige of colonization, thinking the people would never
leave the fort at Manti. But, the land and water and
delightful situation for a colony impelled those home-
seekers to pitch tents on Ephraim fields and the present
magniticent city proves conclusively their efforts were
not in vain. _Here_are_coJukined. a delightful climate,
pure mountjiiiL_YaiJt£JV-f<i^il^ soil and a progressive, in-
dustrioiisand contented population.
The first two years in tin- history of Ephraim were
days of disa]t])oiutui(Mits and tiibulatious such as none
but the most determined men and women could endure.
Frost killed the first crop of grain and grasshoppers de-
stroyed almost every other species of vegetation. The
Indians prowled 'round day and night and attacked
herders and wood haulers when found alone or a few
hundred yards from tlu settlement. A fort was con-
structed as soon as possible and houses built inside to
protect the people nnd shelter the stock from Indian
depredations. On July 4, 1854, the first celebration of
Ind(^pendence day in tliis city, Henry Beal and Mary
Thorpe were man-ied, being the first couple united in
matrimony within the new colony. The small fort was
completed this season and people went into winter quar-
ters.
During the fall of '54 a number of Scandinavian
families were sent from Salt Lake City to join the colony
and strengthen it against the Indian foes. The small
group of homeless i)eople I'emained in the fort through
a long, severe winter, with many vexatious troubles to
combat, but notwithstanding the combinations of hunger,
cold and Indian hostilities, they enjoyed excellent health
and the following spring found them in good spirits,
ready to continue the work of conquering the desert and
building homes in the midst of poverty and savage ene-
mies. A second and larger fort was erected in '55, but
the grasshoppers did not respect even this effort at self
preservation, for they came by the millions and greedily
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 283
deYourecl ererything upon which they alighted. Men,
women and cliiklren became warriors in the battle for
bread and fought day and night to destroy the pests.
The co-operative plan was adopted by the original
colonists and one common field, irrigated from the waters
of Pine creek, through union ditches, was occupied. In
*57 a bountiful harvest crowned the efforts of the sturdy
husbandmen and the granaries were filled with an abund-
ance of the staff of life. Keuben W. Allred was the pre-
siding bishop and instituted schools and social amuse-
ments for the educating and interesting of old and young,
and the time passed more pleasantly and comfortably
than the preceding winters. During the three winters
following the loss of crops, provisions were scarce and
the small food supply had to be carefully hoarded and
divided among the people, but with the good crop of '57
a change came over the struggling colonists and they re-
joiced at the dawning of prosperity. In 1860 the city
lots were surveyed and the families left the forts to build
homes upon their own land, which was divided and pro-
portioned as in other early settlements of Utah. No
elegant mansions were constructed but the houses were
built of logs and adobes or stone as each family could
afford, and individual work began to be placed upon
the several properties. Men engaged in farming and
stock-raising and have continued at that work until the
present comfortable homes, rich fields and fine barns
show the effects of well-directed energy and thorough
mastery of the details of business. The natural facili-
ties were such as to develop the inert powers of man-
hood and create a bond of friendship entirely foreign to
deceitfulness and self-aggrandizement, hence Ephraim
grew and prospered by honesty and industry.
A company of Ephraim citizens was called in 1865
to settle Circle Valley and educate the Indians to the
American customs of agricultural peace. They built
houses, constructed irrigating ditches and cleared land
preparatory to conquering the desert and making homes,
but the Indians decided their presence was too much
indication of approaching civilization. In November,
after the colonists were settled for the -^dnter, the In-
"84 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
•diaus raided the settleiiieiit, killed .some of the people
and drove aA\ ay the stock. The next spring- repeated
raids were made and in July, 180G, the place was aban-
doned and the settlers returned to Ephraim, every family
losing almost everything they possessed. They began
life anew in E]>hraim and today many i\re among the
wealthiest and most respected fandlies of the city.
Ephraim was incorporated as a city February 14,
1868, with an area of one and one-half square miles. The
conservative policy adopted by the se^^eral municipal au-
thorities is still a. remarkable characteristic and in con-
sequence, the city has no indebtedness; taxes are low;
contagious and epidemic diseases are practically un-
known, because of the ditches and streets being kept
■clean and «|iiarantine nu^asures strictly enforced. The
present })o])ulatioii consists of about 3000 people, engaged
chietly in agricultural pursuits and kindred occupations.
Ephraim now has numerous mercantile houses; good
hotels; mod(^rn and well-e(ini])i»ed saw and grist mills;
a good newspaper; well-ai»pointed drug stores and prac-
tical druggists; model and thorough public schools and
the Sanpete Stake Academy; and is one of the most moral
and law-observing cities of central Utah.
The commercial interests of Ephraim have always
been conservative and carefully guarded by thoughtful
and responsible linanciers. The co-operative system wai»
inaugurated in early days and has been generally ob-
served. Irrigation being the basis of prosperity has
commanded universal attention and the water has been
generously yet econonucall}' managed and equally dis-
tributed. The Cottonwood Canal and Tunnel Company,
incorporated November 9, 1894, with a. capital stock of
145,000, and the Sand I\idge Reservoir and Canal Com-
pany, incori^orated December 22, 1897, with a capital
stock of 120,000, with numerous individual and co-oper-
ative faiTQi ditches, supply sufficient water for. irrigating
the surrounding fields that yield immense crops of cereals
for which the county is noted throughout the West.
Water-masters are employed and the water is distributed
at a nominal expense to each individual irrigator.
The shipment of grain, wool and farm products has
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 285
become quite au extensive business iu Epbraim and many
thousands of doHars are received annually by citizens in
payment for articles exported to foreign markets.
Among- the firms interested in handling ^jroduce none
are more successfu.1, nor have been of greater service to
the people than C. Andi'ews & Co. of Xephi. A branch
house has been maintained in Ephraim by Peter Greaves,
Sr., president of the company, who has shipped many
trainloads of grain and other marketable produce and
furnished a home demand for the farmers' sui'jjlus. John
Otterstrom is also a heavy shipper in grain, butter, eggs,
etc. Previous to the building of railroads many local
teams were employed in freighting j)roduce to the mining
cami)S and other markets, and iu this manner some of
the best citizens accumulated sufficient means to pur-
chase farms.
In 1890 the Rio Grande Western railroad was com-
l»]eted to Ephraim, and the event celebrated by a grand
banquet given the officials. This opened up the hither-
to hidden avenues of commerce with the outside
world and stimulated all kinds of financial enterprises.
The farmers ^^und a better cash market for their grain
and produce and i-anchmen were enabled to ship their
sheep and cattle to the large Eastern markets. Since
then there has been a constant fiow of money to the
residents of this city, in payment for products shipp>ed
and general prosperity prevails everywhere. The rail-
road comi)any erected a commodious depot and has al-
ways kept obliging agents and furnished first-class pas-
senger and freight service.
The Sanpete Valley railroad was added to the re-
sources of Ephraim in 1S93, and thereby connected this
city with the markets not reached by the Rio Grande
Western. A good depot was erected near the business
stieet and within a few rods of the other railroad office,
and Ephraim at once sprang into prominence as the
Junction City. Many citizens were employed in con-
structing this road, under the management of Heniw
Beal, and some are still engaged in keeping the roadbed
in repair. Regular trains pass through Ephraim daily
•over both roads, insuring the verv best accommodal ions
286 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
for business iiieii and commercial travelers. The revenue
derived from taxation of these corporations assists very
materially in paying the expenses of the municipality,
hence taxes are lower here than elsewhere in the county,
A flouring mill was built in the canyon east of
the city in the early days, by Manti parties, and has later
been changed to modern process, with all the improved
facilities for making flour. The Climax Mills are noted
far and near for superior products of breadstuft's, and
shipments are made to all the principal local markets.
The excellent hard wlieat grown by irrigation finds a
market in the leading Western cities and the value of
Ephraim 'as a bread and grain producer is known at home
and abroad. The mill is owned and operated by home
people, interested in the development of home enterprises
and is an index of the business abilities of the citizens.
An electric light and power plant may some day be
added to this, and its usefulness increased.
The Epliraim Equitable Creamery was built in the
summer of 1S!).~) by a stock company. Officers were
Christian AVillardse-n, president; D. W, Anderson, vice-
president; (ieorge Lai'sen, secretary; S. P. Peterson,
treasurer, with P. K. Olsen, Ephraim Peterson and C. P.
Neilson conii>letiiig the directory. The stock is now
o^^'ned principally by Ceorge Larsen, Ephraim Peterson
and C. P. Xeilson, who conduct the business. They man-
ufacture butter and chieese of siiperior quality and pay
good prices for milk, thus creating a home cash market
for the farmers' product. The creameiw is well located
and with the b<^st possible shipping facilities, gives as-
surance of becoming a. permanent and successful financial
addition to the Junction City.
In 1892 Oluf Neilson attempted to establish a home
foundry for castjuo- i^ -^ '^nd brass, but gave up the enter-
prise because of the thought that work would be insuf-
ficient to justifs' the outlay for necessary machinery. In
1898 he returned to this city and in company with Paul
B, Alder of Manti put in a first-class plant. They are
fully equipped with all kinds of machinery and prepared
to do casting in iron and brass for repairing farm imple-
uK^nts, stoves and other necessities in their line.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 287
Ephraim is strictly an agTieultiiral commuuity,
though many of the prominent citizens are engaged in
stock-raising- and wool-growing in addition to cultiyating
their fanns and orchards. But little interest has eyer
deyeloped in mining prospects, though some excellent
showings of good coal r- "^'mnd in the canyon to the east,
and good assays of siher haye been obtained from the
western mountains. Fruit-growing has recently receiyed
a stimulus and the acreage planted to orchards inci'eases
eyery year. Numerous tests of soil and sugar beets
grown here dem^^^ ' that conditions are fayorable
for successful beet culture, while all the natural facilities
are present for a sugar factor^ tannery, woolen mills,
breweries, starch factories iind many other similar plants
for consuming the raw niiiterials.
In June, 1890, the fii'st issue of the County Kegister
was published in Ephraim, under the management of
James T. Jakeman. This was the second pai>er printed
in the county and was deyoted to the interests of the
people, being independent in politics and religion. J^ater
the plant was purchased by M. F. Murray & Co., and the
name of the newspaper changed to the Enterprise. This
\yeekly publication is now issued by the company, with
M. F. Murray as editor, and is a creditable paper, desery-
ing of patranoge by the citizens of the county. It is
Democratic in politics and an able defender of the rights
of the people and an exponent of the many resources and
possibilities in the tiucUicial deyelopment of this citj-.
All the pioneers of Ephraim were members of the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and the
church organization was considered one of the important
factors in colonization. Eeuben W. AUred was the first
bishop. His place Ayas filled by Bishops Chase, Kofford
and Caleb Edwards. In 1867 Canute Peterson was called
as bishop and in July, 1877, was appointed president of
the stake. The present church organization consists of
two wards, with L. S. Anderson and C. E. Dorius bishops.
An elegant and commodious tabernacle adorns the center
of this city and regular meetings are held eyery Sunday
afternoon. This building was erected by indiyidual do-
nations, the material being natiye stone obtained near
288 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the citv. Sunday-schools and other church societies are
lield regularly and are in flourishing condition.
In the spring of 1875 Eev. D. J. McMillan held ser-
vices in the South ward schoolhouse, under the auspices
of the Presbyterian church. A mission school was opened
two years later by J. S. M( ^Millan and a Sunday-school
organized. Miss M. Fishback soon took charge of the
schools and continued the work till 1879. Her school was
kept in an earth-covered house belonging to George
(>uinn. The i)roi)erty was aftei'W'ard purchased by Miss
S. Carrie Kea and donated to the Presb^^terian church.
In tlie fall of '77 meetings were held in the hall
owned by O. A. Larsen, Kev. F. Franson and M. Freder-
ickson being the preachers. An interest wa« developed
and several members were added to the church. On Feb-
luary 1, 1880, Pevs. D. J. McMillan and F. Franson or-
ganized the church with four members, and Pev. G. W.
Martin was soon after put in charge as pastor. The build-
ing is a neat stone structure 25x40 feet, substantially
built and well furnished at a cost of about |2100, most
of which was furnished bv the board of missions. It was
formally dedicated August 20, 1882, Rev. G. W. Leonard
preaching the dedicatory' sermon before the Presbytery
then in session. Regular services are held by Rev. G.
\\. ^Martin, tlie efficient pastor. The membership now
numbers twenty-six, and the school is well patronized.
In September, 1880, Miss Rea took charge of the
school and remained the teacher for ten years, giving
good satisfaction and succeeding in building up a fine
school. The teachers since employed were Misses Brown,
Helen N. Cough, Fannie Galbraith, L. B. Work and A.
B. Fitts, now in charge. The enrollment has ranged from
tliiriy-six to sixty pupils and the school has always been
of the highest order.
The first attempt at organizing a Methodist church in
Ephraim was made in 1883 by Hans Hammer, a lay
preacher, and in 1885 the present church edifice was
erected, being the first Methodist building constructed
iii Sanpete county. The work was chiefly among Scan-
dinavians and is continued so under the present able pas-
tor, Eev. Johan M. Hansen. Among the ministers who
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 289
have assisted in this mission are: Lars Olsen, N. L. Han-
sen, O. O. Twede, P. M. Ellefsen and P. E. Petersen. The
teachers have been Misses Emma Thorsen, Julia Iverson
and Lydia Arveson. Methodism has made good progress
and numbers some prominent citizens of Sanpete among
its membership. The schools are always well conducted
and the services marJced by earnestness and desire to bet-
ter humanity.
Ephraim is not a lodge city, though many of her
representative residents ai-e members of different secret
societies and beneficial orders in other cities. Court Eph-
raim Xo. 8544, Ancient Order of Foresters of America,
was organized in this city March 23, 1895, with twenty
members. A hall Avas fitted up and regular meetings
held for some time, Avhen the charter was sun'endered
aud the court, disbanded. The first officers were: A. J.
Young, chief ranger; N. J. Madsen, sub chief ranger; .M.
F. Murray, past chief ranger; Lawrence Kasmussen, sen-
ior woodman; Ephraim Clawson, junior woodman; H. O.
Connell, senior beadle; Albert Greaves, junior beadle;
M. F. Murray, secretary; H. P. Larsen,* treasurer and
druggist; Dr. H. V. Cassiday, physician.
Ephraim has probably furnished more pioneers m
c-olonizing new places than any settlement in Sanpete
county. The first settlers of Mt. Pleasant, in 1859,
were citizens of Ephraim; the missionaries to Piute coun-
ty for settling Circle Valley were from Ephraim; the
pioneei's of Mayfield were chiefly raised in this city, and
many of the colonists of Castle Valley in Emery county
were sons and daughters of the people of Ephraim. In
addition to the colonists of other later settlements in
Sanpete coming largely from this place, scores of mis-
sionaries have traveled in all parts of the world, and a
good share of the county and State officials have been
residents of this city. Hons. Henry Beal and Canute
Peterson represented the people in the Territorial Legis-
lature of 1882. Hon. A. C. Lund represented this city
in the Constutional Convention and Hon. Peter Thomp-
son served as a member of the first State Legislature.
Hons. Peter Greaves, Sr., Peter Greaves, Jr., C. W. Peter-
son, A. H. Lund and others have served in different posi-
tions of honor in county and State.
290 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
The people of Ephraiin have always been a quiet,
peace loving community, and but few cases of criminal
characters have originated in the city. But, when the
residents of Sani)ete county needed assistance to protect
their lives and property against Indian invasions, the
<-itizens of Ephraim responded to the call for volunteers
and minute men, and continued the fight until peace was
declared and property safe from devastation. The same
.spirit entered the youths and prompted several to offer
their services to the United States when war was de-
clared against Spain, and the independence of Cuba
promised. Those who left home and friends for patriotic
love of country and humanity were: Wan*en Larsen,
James W. All red, Frank Anderson, Parley Christensen,
I.ouis Anderson, Oscar Breinholt, Henry Olsen, Thor-
Avald Christensen and Dr. H. W. Young.
In ediicMf idual matters this city ranks among the
more promiui'iit settlements of Sanpete county and cen-
tral rtah. Public schools liave been maintained ever
since the llrst year the town was settled, and the best and
most experien^'ed teachers have been employed. The
Sanpete Stake Academy began in Society hall November
5, 1888, as a higher institution of learning, under the di-
rection of Alma Greenwood as principal. This institu-
tion has flourished beyond the fondest expectations and
its students come from all settlements of southern Utah.
The studies include rhetoric, physiology, algebra,
geology, Spanish, penmanship, typewriting, stenography,
commercial arithmetic, connnercial law, book-keeping,
music, carpentry and blacksmithing.
The enrollment for 1807 numbered 198 pupils and
there were fifteen graduates. The faculty comprises
some of the best educators in the State, the personnel of
A\ Inch is as follows: Xewton E. Xoyes, principal and in-
structar in theology, rhetoric, pedagogy and physics;
George Christensen, instructor in theology, general his-
tory, algebra and methods of teaching; Parley Nielsen,
registrar and instructor in theology, grammar, arithmetic
and geography; Thomas A. Beal, instructor in phono-
graphy, typewriting, commercial arithmetic and penman-
ship; Carrie Peterson, instructor in music; Charles Jen-
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sen, M. D., instructor in physiology and hygiene; Eph-
raim Hansen, LL. B., instructor in commercial law; En-
dreas Olsen, instructor in mechanical drawing and car-
pentry; Alfred Doll, instructor in blacksmithing; Maud
Bliss, instructor in dressmaking. The Academy is under
the following stake Board of Education: Canute Peter-
son, president; Henry Beal, treasurer; John B. Maiben,
William T. Reid, Christian A. Madsen, John W. Irons,
James A. Allred, Christian N. Lund, Lewds Swensen.
The executive committee consists of the folloAving: Ca-
nute Peterson, fj resident; Heniy Beal, John B. Maiben,
Annie Peterson Frost, secretary.
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The present efficient school board consists of well-
known and representative citizens, who are deeply inter-
ested in educational affairs: J. P. Hansen, Jr., president;
Peter Thompson, clerk, and J. P. Jensen, treasurer. The
school teachers for 1898 are under the able guardianship
of I'rof. A. AA'. Jensen as principal and are as follows:
Ileber Nielson, D. W. Thompson, Ea}^ Lund, Christian
Larsen, Misses Callie Thorpe, Julia Dorius, Matilda Ras-
mussen and Ida Peterson. According to the last report
of the trustees, dated June 30, 1898, the school popula-
tion consists of 719 pupils and 74 per cent were enrolled
in the public schools during the school year. The aver-
age pay of teachei's is |55 per month for males and |35
for females. School grounds, fumiture and apparatus
were valued at |2392.25.
The Ephraim opera-house is without doubt the finest
and neatest arranged amusement building south of Salt
Lake City. It was begun about 1896 by a company of
citizens and afterward assigned to Andrew^ Thorpe and
Ezra ]Madsen, who completed and equipped the building.
It is seventy-six and one-half feet in length and fifty feet
in width, centrally located and an ornament to the city.
The fact that such a building could be erected and kept
in order is proof positive that this city surpasses all
others as an amusement place. The owners have a fran-
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cliise for lij>liting the oit}' from an electi'ic plant which is
soon to be operated in connection with the opera-house,
Ephraim has practically the same political history
as other settlements in the county. The People's party
was almost unanimous until the division on national
party lines, when the tAvo leavino- par-ties were about
equally represented. The present city officials are:
Mayor, J. P. Hansen, Jr.; Councillors, Peter
Schwalbe, Christian Frandsen, William J. Armstrong, C.
R. Dorius, A. W. Jensen; Eecorder, Adolph Hansen; Mar-
shal, David N. Beal; Tr'easrrrer, Laura Hansen; Justice
of the Peace, J. P. Anderson; Pound-keeper, Eas, Han-
sen; Street Hui>ers'isor, Thomas P. Peterson; Sexton, John
C. Johnson.
PETER JOHANSEN,
MT. PLEASANT.
JENS GUNDERSEN,
MT. PLEASANT.
HANS J. SIMPSON,
MT. PLEASANT.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF EPHRAIM.
n LLEED, GEOEGE, farmer, son of Martin C. and Mary
r\ neskitt, was born in Caldwell county, Mo., Sept.
/ 27, 1837. Parents died when he was two years old,
and his grandfather raised him. They came to Utah in
'51, crossing the plains in ox train under Isaac Allred,
and located in Manti. In March, 1852, they removed to
Spring City, but were soon driven out by Indians, return-
ing to Manti, and in '54 came to Ephriam. The family
consisted of George, his grand parents, James and Eliza-
beth, and his sister Eliza E. Edwards, widow of William,
who died on the way across the plains. They assisted in
constructing the fort. In '65 he, with others, went to
Circle Valley, remaining t^'o years, when they were
driven out by Indians. He took part in both Indian wars,
being in several engagements in Spring City in '53 and
Kabbit valleA^ in '67. He has a nice fann of forty acres,
well stocked and a comfortable residence in the city.
In '95 he was elected a member of the City Council. His
wife was Maria, daughter of Neils and Helena Sorenson,
born in Denmark, January 7, 1843. They were married
in Ephraim Fort, March 16, 1857. She died in this city
April 1(5, 1892. They had ten children: Maiy H., James
W., Charles, Orson and Andrew H., living; Hannah M.,
George M., Eliza, E., John F. and Parley P., deceased.
n NDEESOX, BISHOI^ LAES S., son of Andi^w Larson
r\ and Annie Kathren Hansen, was born April 16,
' 1829. His father was a sailor and lost his life at sea
in 1841. Mother was left with five children and Lars and
a brother supported them. He served as a sailor in a two-
years' war and received a diploma for faithful seiwices.
Februari^ 8, 1852, he joined the Mormon church and May
294 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
lOtli of tke same year was niniiii^d to A-niiic Sophia,
daughter of Lars Jensen and Annie Marie Larscn. They
left their native land for Utah NovembiM* L*T, lc>r»5, and
after a voyage of eleven weeks and three days reached
the United States, after losing' their infant cliikl. In
the spring of 1856 they crossed the plains in an ox-train
under Capt. Canute reterson, and located :.t Ephraim.
Ee took part in the Johnson and lilack Hawk w.iis and
was active in guarding the i>eople. Was appointed head
te.u-her in 1858, and in 18G7 was .ii)])oii]lod first rounsel-
ler to Bishop Canute l*etei«on. Served as City Coun-
cilor eight years, and a dirc'tor in the Co-op. stnre eight
jiears. In 1873 he was calleil on a mission and presided
over tlie Christiania confereiuc. In 1875 he returned
to Utah as president of a com]iany of 175 Saints; ar-
rived in Ephraim July 21th wiih sivlecii A\agons loaded
aHIi emigTauts. Was app'<)iuted bishop ol Kj)hraim,
north ward, in 1870 and continues to hold that position
with perfect satisfaction to the people. In 1887 he per-
formed a second mission to Scandinavia, where he pre-
'sided over the Aarhus conference. On his return he was
leader of the company of 347 emigrants. He is engaged
in farming and stock-raising, besides being bishop and
tithing clerk. His family consists of twenty-one children,
eleven being alive and the others deceased.
Anderson, Andrew, farmer, son of Andrew and
ri Mary, was born in Denmark, November 4, 1836. He
' joined the Momion church, and in '56 came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an independent ox train. They
endured many hardships, suffering from cold and hun-
ger, and were brought to Salt Lake City by a relief com-
pany, December 16, 1856. In '57 he came to Ephraim
and engaged in fanning. He purchased a small tract and
now has fifty acres and a home in the city. In '62 he
went to Omaha for emigrants, and in '65 removed to Cir-
cle Valley to assist in settling the country. Built a home,
but had to leave because of Indians. He took part in the
Black Hawk war, being a minute man. In '83 he went
to Denmark on a tw^o years' mission. Is one of the pres-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 295
idf nts of the Forty-seventh quorum of Seventies. Was
married in Ephraim^ December 21, 1859, to Kersten,
daughter of Rasmus and Ingabor Olsen, born in Den-
mark, February 27, 1814. Her par-ents came to Ephraim
in '51, where they both died. Her children are: Christina,
Hannah S. and Rosetta.
A NDERSON, ANDREW L., farmer, son of Lars A. and
M Mary, was born in Denmark, Jan. 22, 1850. The fam-
/ ily joined the Mormon church, and came to Utah,
crossing' the plains in Canute Peterson's company, and
located in Ephraim in October, 1856. They lived in the
fort several years; father took part in the Black Hawk
war, and died here Januaiy 26, 1882. Mother died here
also. Andrew was raised here, father giving him ten
acres of land. He freighted produce to the mining
camps and added to his land, till he now has forty-five
acres. Went on a mission to Denmark in '81, and for
eighteen months had charge of Randei^s branch. Was
married in Salt Lake City, October 31, 1870, to Johanna
C, daughter of Thomas C. and Caroline Jensen, born in
Denmark, August 4, 1853. They have had nine children,
Johanna, James, Lydia, Archie and Omra, living; An-
drew, Albei't, Thomas and Elizabeth, deceased.
f\ NDERSON, JENS, farmer and stockraiser, son of An-
M dreas and Ellon, was born in Sweden April 29,
/ 1833. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon
chnrch in '53 and came to Utah, crossing the plains in
an independent train under Capt. Olsen, and arrived in
Ephraim in October, 1854. Assisted in building the fort,
and received five aci'es of land and a lot in the city.
Tlie following year the grasshoppers took his crops and
they had a hard time. In '66 he went to the Missouri
river for emigrants. Was active during the Black Hawk
war, and was called to assist in settling Circle Valley.
He built a home and raised a crop, but was driven out
by Indians, losing all he had. He was a member of the
(^ity Council five years. In '77 he returned to Sweden
and Denmark on a two years' mission. He has been
head ward teacher and president of the Seventies quo-
296 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
rum for several years. Was married in Ephraim, Decem-
ber, 1854, to Lana Anderson. She has had eight children,
James P., Maria C, Ellen, Andrew, Lauretta and George,
living; Malinda and Lena, deceased. Second wife was
Christina Berlin. She has had three children, Nora and
Annie, living; Sarah, deceased.
n NDEIISON, JENS P., son of Andrew and Catherine,
r\ was born in Denmark, January 4, 182G. He learned
/ the trade of a miller and served ninteeu months in
the army. Joined the Mormon church November 5, 1852,
and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train
under Capt. Olsen, arriving in Salt Lake City, October
5, 1854. While working thei-e on a canal the bank caved
on him and he had to walk on cnitches for two years.
In '56 he came to Ephraim and assisted in building the
fort. Took part in the Black Hawk war. In '62 he re-
moved to Glenwood, among the first settlers, built a
home, but was driven out by Indians, losing everything,
lie returned to Ephraim in '66 and engaged in farming,
following it at present. His first wife, married in Den-
mark, was Maiw Jacobseu. She died in Salt Lake City,
February 9, 1855, their only child, a daughter, dying
•while crossing the ocean. Second wife was Rebecca C.
Frieze. She liad tliree cliildren, Jens P., Maiw and Joseph
E., and died November 24, 1866. Third wife was Maria,
daughter of Thomas C. and Karen M. Jensen; married
December 6, 1866; born in Denmark, Januaiw 12, 1842.
She has six children, Jens P., Erastus, John F., Nora,
Marinda and Lena. Also has three childen by a former
husband, Peter Peterson. They are Kiretena, Mena and
Joseph C.
n NDERSON, JOHN A., fanner, son of John and Mar-
r\ tha, was born in Malmo, Sweden, December 18,
' 1844. He and liis parents came to I^tali in '63, cross^
ing tlie plains in Capt. Saunder's company, reaching
Ephraim in October. In '63 they were called to Circle
Valley to assist the settlers, but had to return in '66 on
account of Indians. John was raised on a farm and
worked at railroading and other occupations. Took part
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in the Black Hawk war, and in '66 went back to tke
Missouri river after emigrants. In '75 he went on a two
years' mission to Sweden. Was a member of the City
Council in '74-75, City Eecorder in '78 to '82, and City
Assessor and Collector six years. In '88 he became man-
ager of the Ephraim Co-op store, which position he held
for over six years. Was a member of the Quorum of
Seventies several years. Is now engaged in fanning-,
having eighty acres of land. Was maiTied in Salt Lake
City, September 20, 1869, to Maria Neilson. She died
December 29, 1891, leaving nine children, John A., Em-
ma, Anna, lilly, Alvin, Huldah, Nora and Arthur, living;
Ernest, deceased. Married again to Christina Michael-
sen. She had two children, Maria and Annie.
n NDEESON, NEILS, farmer, son of Andrew P. and
fi Ellen was born in Sweden, November 26, 1835. He
' joined the Monnon church at the age of 18, and
emigrated in '55, going from St. Louis to Iowa on a mis-
sion, then presided over the branch at Weston, Mo. Came
to Utah in '57, crossing the plains in Capt. Cowley's com-
pany, located at Ephraim and built a house inside the
fort. Took an active part in the Black Hawk w^ar. In '64
he Avas called to Circle A'alley to assist the settlers. He
built a home and had a farm, but was compelled to leave
e^ eiything on account of Indians. Returned to Ephraim,
took up a small farm and has since engaged in farming.
Has been a member of the High Council since the stake
was organized. In '73 he went on a two years' mission to
Sweden, presiding over the Scane conference. His first
wife, married in Ephraim, was Ingaborg Paulsen. She
had four sons, Neils W., Andrew^ C, James P. and Syd-
ney R. Second wife was Anna O. Jensen. She had seven
children: John A., Ellen, Joseph A., Louis H., Orson A.,
Francis R. and Mary A. Third wife was Maria P. Peter-
son. She has six children, Emma M., George A., Daniel
M., Arthur H., Wilford E. and Esther R.
Q NDERSON, N. O., farmer, son of Ole and Annie, was
r\ born in Skurop, Sweden, September 20, 1845. The
' family joined the Mormon church, and in '55 came
to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt.
298 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Hogan, and located in Ephraim Helped to build the
outside fort and lived inside it. Father died in the fall
after arriving and was the second person buried in the
Ephraim cemeteiy. Mother married Tore}' Thurston, and
N. O. lived with them till he was 13, then with Jens
Anderson one year and with Rasmus Larson seven years.
He took part in the Black Hawk war, being a minute
man, and had several narrow escapes. In '66 he went
to the Missouri river for emigrants. Performed a two
years' mission to Sweden, leaving in 1880 . Was a mem-
ber of the City Council six years. Was married in Eph-
raim on November 2, 1867, to Josephine, daughter of
Andrew and Caroline Overlade. She died November 10,
1884. They had seven children, Neils O., Adelbert,
-Vnnie, Frank, Archie, Frederick and Leroy. Married
51 gain December 18, 1885, to Matilda Nilson. She has one
child, Neils H.
n XDERSON, PETER, farmer, son of Lai-s and Mary,
rl was bom in Denmark, November 16, 1844. The
' family joined the Mormon church and emigrated,
crossing tlie plains in Canute Peterson's train, and lo-
cated in Ephraim in September, 1856, where parents
died. Peter took part in the Black Hawk war, being in
the Salina canyon and Circle Valley engagements. In
'63 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. In '85
went on a two years' mission to Denmark, during the
last three months of the time serving as president over
Pander's branch. He owns seventy-five acres of land
and residence. Was married in Ephraim, April 25, 1865,
to Elsie M., daughter of Lars and Karen Paulsen, born
in Denmark, October 18, 1847. They have nine children,
Peter C, Louis, Hyrum, Alice M., Caroline L., Mary S.,
Joseph P., Seymour G. and Ida E.
A NDERSON, P. C, manager Junction Co-op store, son
rl of Peter and Margaret, was bom in Ephraim, March
' 10, 1866. Attended the public schools and took a
course of one year in the normal department of the Uni-
versity of Utah. Taught school in Ephraim seven years,
being principal of the intermediate department. Was
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 299
elected City Treasurer in '88, served two years, and was
elected City Recorder in -OT. Quit the schoolroom in '90
on account of ill health and was appointed assignee of
the Co-op store, which failed. The store was purchased
by E. C. Willardsen, C. W. Peterson and Ole Olson, and
in Januaiy, 1897, P. O. bought a one-fourth interest.
They carry a stock of about |17,000 and do a business of
f40,000 annually, selling dry goods, groceries and arti-
cles usually kej)t in a general store, besides buying and
shipping grain and produce. The firm does the largest
business in buying grain of any company in the county .
lie is director, secretaiy and treasurer of the Sand Eidge
Reservoir and Canal company, capable of irrigating 1000
acres of land. Is superintendent of the Ephraim Sunday-
school and an earnest worker. He is a self-made man,
starting w ithout a cent and borrowing money from Chris-
tian Willardsen to attend school. Was married in Manti
temple, February 13, 1889, to Healon A., daughter of
Henry B. and Elizabeth Stevens, born in Shonesborg,
L'tah, January 22, 1869. They have two children, Peter
M. and Healon C.
r\ RMSTRONG, JAMES, farmer and woolgTOwer, son
M of William and Agnes S., was bom in Carlisle,
■/ Cumberland county, England, November 24, 1844.
His parents joined the Mormon church among the early
members and came to the United States in '49, stopping
at St. Louis, Mo., where his father died. In '54 the family
came to Utah, crossing the plains with Horace S. Eld-
redge and Orson Pratt. They located in Ephraim, April
5, 1857, mother taught sehool here several years and died
December 12, 1893. James was raised to farm work,
now owns 150 acres and is extensively interested in wool-
growing. Has 2500 sheep, and is a successful and enter-
prising citizen. He took part in the Black Hawk war in
guarding, and was in two or three engagements. Was a
member of the City Council four years. Maiiied in Salt
Lake City, August 7, 1871, to Annie C, daughter of A.
1*. and Annie Olson, born in Denmark, September 25,
1852. They have had twelve children, John, Andrew,
Sarah, James A., Nancy H., Effie O., Annie G., Jede-
300 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
diah and James W., living; Agnes M., Nancy H. and
Horace A., deceased.
r\ RMSTROXG, WILLIAM J., farmer, son of William
K| and Agues S., was bom in St. Louis, Mo., March 24,
/ 1850. His father died in St. Louis, and in '54 his
mother, himself and brother James came to Utah, cross-
ing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Horace Eld-
redge. Mother maiTied again in Salt Lake City, tO'
William Babbitt, by whom she had one child, Helen E.,
who married Brigham Young, and has one child, Joseph
A. Young. She and child live mth William. Mother
died in Ephraim, December 9, 1893. Stood guard and
herded stock during the Black Hawk war. Owns fifty-
five acres of land and cultivates it successfully. Was
Justice of the Peace two years. In '97 was elected a
member of the City Council on the Bepublican ticket.
Was married in Ephraim, Januaiy 22, 1890, to Hannah
Wickman, who died December 16, 1892, leaving two chil-
dren, Jessie C. and William W.
BAILEY, ALFIIED, farmer, son of Jajnes and Mary A.,
M'as born in Birmingham, England, February 20,
1839. He learned the trade of a silversmith, work-
ing with his father, and followed it till he came to Utah.
The family joined the Monnon church and emigrated in
'56, crossing the plains in the' first hand-cart company.
They were nine weeks in crossing under Capt. Ellsworth,
and endured many hardships. Came to Ephraim and
lived in the fort, parents both dying liere. Alfred worked
at farming and later learned the trade of a stonecutter,
which he has followed some years, cutting tombstones
and other work. He owns a farm of seventy -two acres.
Was City Recorder ten years, a member of the City Coun-
cil several years and City Treasurer four years. Is one
of the presidents of the Forty-seventh quorum and has
been secretary' thirty years. In the fall of '81 he went on
a two years' mission. Was an active man during the
Black Hawk war, and in '62 went back to the Missouri
river after emigrants. Was married in Ephraim, De-
cember 18, 1862, to Sophia Warrillo of England. They
HANS C. H. BECK,
MT. PLEASANT.
EDWARD A. ERICKSEN,
MT. PLEASANT.
MRS. EDWARD A. ERICKSEN,
MT. PLEASANT.
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have had ten children, Louisa R,, Alfred, William,
Franklin, James, John, Sarah and Ada, living; Frederick
and CaiTie, deceased.
BAWDEN, WILLIAM, farmer and dealer in woolea
goods, son of Henry and Ann Ireland, was born in
Devonshire, England, August 17, 1844. The family
came to the United States in '51, stopping one year in
St. Louis, Mo., and in '52 came to Salt Lake City, crossing
t]ie i^lains in an ox train. Was raised in Salt Lake,
where his father was a blacksmith, and in 'G6 came south
with Heber Kimball's company to assist in the Indian
war. In '72 he located in Ephraim and engaged in fann-
ing and freighting to the mining camps. During the
Tjast thirteen years has been agent for James Whitehead
of Springville, handling all kinds of woolen goods. He
owns and operates a good farm. Was married in Salt
Lake City, September 14, 1867, to Emma J,, daughter of
Stephen and Emma J. Williams, bom in Bristol, Eng-
land, April 7, 1849. They have had tliirteen children,
Emma J., Sarah E., William H., Thomas A., Levi S.,
Mary V., Martha A. and Joseph I., living; Ann R.,
Stephen N., George L., Hazel and Ophelia, deceased.
BEAL, HON. HENRY, farmer, son of John and Ann
Deacon, was born in Onandaga county, N. Y., April
30, 1835. His parents jointed the Mormon church
in New York and came to Nauvoo, 111., and to Utah in '50.
They crossed the plains in an ox train, mother dying on
the road. Father died December 4, 1896, aged 96 years
6 months. They reached Manti about November 1, 1850,
where Henry lived till '54, when he came to Ephraim,
assisted in building the fort and erected the second house
in the town. He received a piece of land near the town
and has since been engaged chiefly in farming. Was the
first Justice of the Peace and the first man to be married
in Ephraim. Assisted in building the Climax roller mill
ar.d still retains an interest. Was one of the incorpor-
ators of the old Co-op store, losing heavily when it failed.
Was a member of the City Council several years. County
Commissioner many yearSj and was elected Mayor in '95.
He was one of the contractors in building the Sanpete
802 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Valley railroad and graded eleven miles of the Eio
Grande Western. Has always been a prominent church-
man, was high counsellor and bishop's counsellor several
years, and is now first counsellor to President Peterson.
His first wife was Mary Thorpe, married in Ephraim,
July 4, 1854. Their children are Ann E., John S., George
A., Heni'y T., David N., Mary J. and Rosabel. Second
wife was Anna C. B^-ergo, married March 28, 1863 . Their
children are Mary A., Alice, Sarah A., Thomas A., Or-
scn, Nora, Owen and Bardella. Third wife was Mary
A. Thompson, married April 25, 1868. Their children
were Henry L., Annie M., Maiw M., Ellen C. and Martha
M. He has thii-teen children married. Forty-eight grand-
<ihildren have been bom.
BEAL, DAVID X., marshal and farmer, son of Henry
and Maiw, was born in Ephraim, November 15, 1863.
He was raised here and engaged in farming. Owns
eight}' acres of land. Was elected Constable in '94 and
City Marshal in '95. Was married in Logan, October 29,
1886, to Martha, daught( r of Jens P. and Pendicta Han-
sen, born in Ephraim, September 16, 1862. They have
five children, David O., Bendetta, Frances, Nelson and
an infant.
BECK, JENS N., faimer, son of Neils and Anna, was
born in Denmark, May 6, 1847. He was raised on
a farm, joined the Mormon church in '66 and came
to Utah, crossing the plains with his uncle, Peter Kjess-
gaard, in an ox train under Capt. Eice, reaching Ej)hraim
in October, 1867. He worked in. the canyon two or three
years, freighted to mining camps two years, then bought
a farm; now owns ninety acres. In '94 he opened a gen-
eral store, which he conducted till '96, when he went on
a mission for one year to Denmark. Was married in Salt
I-ake City, December 2, 1871, to Olena M., daughter of
Hans C. and Hedevig Jensen, born in Denmark, March
26, 1852. Her parents came here in '63, father took part
in the Black Hawk war and Avas in the canyon Avlien the
ci'owd was attacked by Indians and two killed. Her
ehildren ai'e Anna, James, Stena, Hans O., Neils H.,
NeA\Tnan, Daniel and Leo, living; Wilford, deceased.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 30'S
BENTSON, MAIITIN, fanner, son of Neils and Mette,
Avas born in Sweden, December 13, 1846. The fam-
ily joined tlie Monnon cbm'ch in '53 and came to
Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Olsen's company,
reaching Ephraim in October, 1854. They lived in the
small fort several years and helped build the large one.
Father was an active church man, being president of
the Seventies quorum and a High Priest when he died.
He went out in '57 to meet Jolmson's army, and in dis-
charging his gun lost the thumb of his left hand. Martin
took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the Grass
valley skimiish. In '6G he went back to the Missouri'
river after emigrants. Owns a farm of forty acres. Was
married in Ephraim, March 7, 1866, to Mette M., daugh-
ter of Soren and Annie Larsen, born in Denmark, April
10, 1846. They have had eight children, Annie, Andrew,
Nora., Neils, Minnie, Lucinda and Mattie, living, Martin,
deceased.
BJERREGAAED, ANDREW N., farmer and stock-
raiser, sou of Andrew N. and Boletta, was born in
Denmark, June 6, 1851. The family joined the
Mormon church and came to Utah, stopping a short time
in Biigham City and Goshen and locating in Ephraim.
Parents removed to Missouri several years ago, Andrew
remained liere and engaged in freighting produce to the
mining camps for about twenty years. He purchased a
tract of land and engaged in cattle-raising and now has
a fine herd of 150 Durhams and Herefords. Owns over
800 acres of land. Was married in Ephraim November
22, 1876, to Caroline M., daughter of Charles and Matilda
AYliitlock, born I'ebruaiT 1, 1858. They have liad ten
children: Nora M., Charles, Ruth, Minnie M., Arthur,.
Jennie, Ferguson, Allen E. and Joydell, living; and
Katie, deceased.
BREINHOLT, HANS L., farmer, son of Christian L.
and Annie S., vras born in Denmark Februaiw 21,
1850. The family came to Ephraim in 1869. In
1872 Hans joined the United States army and seiwed five
3'ears, chiefly in Texas on Indian frontier. Was dis-
304 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
charged in 1877 and came to Ephraim where he bought a
small faiTn. Father died here July 19, 1897, mother died
on the plains en route to Utah. Hans Avas married in
Ephraim, Ma}' 30, 1877, to Maria, daughter of Frederick
C and Amelia Sorenson, born in Ef)hraim, April 11, 1855.
Her parents came to Ephraim in 1854. Father was a
member of the City Council several years and died here
Septembei' 7, 1891. Mother still living. Children are:
Oscar, Lydia, Sophronia and Florence C.
/QlIiaSTEXSEN, ANDREW, farmer and wool-grower,
>^ son of Andi-ew C. and Mary E., ^\^HH born in Eph-
i-aini, Jauuan- 31, 18(58. He Avas raised on a farm
and began with wool-growing on the shares. Purchased
a small fann, now has 100 acres and 1000 sheep and many
on shares. Was maiTied in E])hraim September 12, 1894,
to jMaiT, (laughter of Alfr(Ml and lOliza Pehrson, born in
Ephraim Octcdxr 4, 1873. They have two children:
Vera D, born June 14, 1895, and an infant.
/QIIIJISTKXSEX, AXDIIEW C, fanner, son of Chris-
^^ tiau and Elsie M., was born in Denmark, August
31, 1825. He learned the carpenter's trade, joined
the ]\rormon church and came to Utah, crossing the plains
in an ox-tiain under P)ish<)j> l*rest(m, and located at Eph-
raim in Sei)tember, 1803. Removed to Mt. Pleasant in
1804, in 18r>5 went to Richfield, but was driven out in
1807 bj- Indians, and returned to Ephraim, losing all his
property. Took ])art in the Black Hawk war, then ob-
tained ten acrt^s of land and began farming. Later he
took up 1G() acres three and one-half miles west of Eph-
raim, lived on it fourteen years, and in 1891 removed to
the city; dividing the farm among his sons. Was mar-
ried in Denmark July 4, 1851, to Maiw C. Paulsen, Avho
died several years- ago, leaving five children: Christian,
Lars, Martin, Lena and Andrew. Married again June
19, 1889, to Elsie C. Olsen, a widow, daughter of Chris-
tian and Annie E. Peterson, born in Denmark April 10.
1853. They haA'e four living children: Catherine T.,
James L., Violet J. and Calvin J. Her first husband was
James Olsen, by whom she had three children: Lehi C,
Elizabeth and Daniel.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 305
/QHKISTEX8EX, ERICK, brickmason, plasterer and
\^ farmer, son of Rasmus and Anna, Avas born in Den-
mark May 11, 1839. He learned the trade of a ma-
son, join(^d the ]Moinion church in 18(32 and came to Utah
in 186(), crossint; the plains in an ox-train under Capt.
Lowry. His Avife, whom he married in Denmark April
9, 18(U), dic<l of clioh'ra, while en route to Utah. He came
to Mt. Pleasant and followed his trade till 1870, when he
removed to Ephraim. Has contracted and put up many
of the large buildings of this city. He owns a good tifty-
acre farm Avhich he operates. In 1894 he went on a two
years' mission to Denmark. AVas married the second
time in "Six. Pleasant Xovembcr 24, 1860, to Karen C
daughter of Jens and Kersten Jensen, born in Denmark
October 15, 1835. They have had seven children: Anna
M., JensenaC, Amelia D., Erick P. and Saretta L., living;
Carmelia K. and Caroline, deceased.
/QHRISTEX85EX, JEX^< 1\, farmer and stock-raiser,
\ son of Jens P. and Dorthea M., was boiu in Eph-
raim January 17, 1862. His parents joined the
Mormon church in Denmark and emigrated to Utah, lo-
cating in Ephraim. Father was a prominent man in
church and political matters, being a. member of the high
council from its organization till Ids death, September 8,
1891, was Mayor of Ephraim for tifteen years. Justice of
the Peace twenty years, the first notary public and a
delegate to many county and Territorial conventions.
Jens was raised on a. farm and has followed that and
stock-raising. He has about 150 acres of laud. Is a no-
tary public and Justice of the Peace. Was the first chair-
man of the Democratic party in Ephraim, holding the po-
sition four years and taking a leading part in politics.
His wife was Mary H., daughter of (leorge and Caroline
M. Allred, born in Ephraim January 9, 18(>2. Thej were
married in Salt Lake City in November, 1883, and have
one child: Eliza A., born February 20, 1885.
/J)HR1STENSEN, JEXS P., deceased; son of Christian
\ and Elsie H., was born in Denmark February 9,
1833. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon
church, and in 1855 started for Utah, stopping in Alton,
306 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
111., and Dakota City, Xeb., till 1860, when he crossed
the plains as captain of the Danish portion of his com-
pam^, reaching Ephraim in October. Bought a farm and
engaged in fanning, then became agent for the Co-op.
Wagon and Machine Company, Avhich position he held
until his death, September 8, 1891. Served as Justice
of the Peace and notary public and was Mayor ten or
twelve years. AVas an active churchman, being a mem-
ber of the high council. Was married in Denmark May
2, 1854, to Dorthea ]M., daughter of Mads C. and Margaret
Madsen, born in Denmark August 24, 1834. They had
seven children: Jens P., Cliristian M., born in Ephraim
Februaiy 1, 1867, who acted as traveling salesman and
assistant for liis father. He is a violin player. Was
married November 5, 1884, to Nicolina D., daughter of
Neils P. and Petrea K. Cliristensen, ])orn in Denmark Au-
gust 13, 1864. They liave had six children: Clara, Al-
bert and Cliloe, living; ]Mabel D., (irnce C. and Ttobert
E., deceased.
Lewis E., bom in Ephraim June 14, 1873. Engaged
in different occupations. ^Fairied in Alanti January 15,
1806, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Elsie C. Olsen,
born in Ephraim August 18, 1875. The four deceased
were: Erastus, Emma, Dorthea M. and Clara.
/QURISTIANSEN, NIELS C, retiiTcl mason and far-
\^ mer, son of Christian and Anna M., was born in
Denmark, October 4, 1817. He learned the trade of
a mason, joined the Mormon church and came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Capt. Fosgren's company, being the
first Scandinavian companj^, arriving in Salt Lake City,
S(^ptember 30, 1853. He worked on the Salt Lake Temple
until '60, when he came to Ephraim and continued work-
ing at his trade. Took part in the Black HaAvk war,
being Captain of the Silver Greys, and for years had
charge of the commissarj^ department. Was a member
of the City Council twenty years and a school trustee
twenty-two years. Is a member of the High Council and
ccunsellor to the president of the High Priests, being
president of the council in Ephraim. Was married in
Denmark, to Catherine Mortensen. They had five living
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 307
children, Anna M., Cliristian, Emma, Hannah and Cath-
erine. Wife died in Ephraim, Februaiy 26, 1893 . Second
wife was Dorthea 0. Dahl of Denmark. She had three
children, Parley, bishop of Mayfield, Mary and Elizabeth.
0 HIIISTEXSEN, WILLARD, known as Willard Pehr-
V sou, son of ()le and (hiimell Christensen, Avas born
in Christiauia, Norway, February 6, 1857. His father
died in Nor^A-ay, and the family emigrated in '63, cross-
ing the plains in an ox train, and located in Ephraim.
Willard was raised to farm work and now has a nice
farm of 130 acres. He was a sewing machine dealer for
nine years, then engaged in th^ stock business and farm-
ing and later opened a saloon, his present place. Was
married in Ephraim, March 14, 1878, to Diantha, daugh-
ter of Jorgou and Pauline Olseu, born in Copenhagen,
Denmark, June 18, 1857. They have four children:
Blanche, Myrtle, Adolphus and Kesler, liying; Batina,
deceased.
D OBI US, BISHOP CHABLES B., son of Carl C. N.
and Ellen G. Bolfson, was born in Ephraim, July
10, 1858. His father was bishop of the Ephraim
south Avard for seAcnteen years. Was among the early
settlers, a verA^ prominent man, and much interested in
laying out land, building roads and making ditches. Was
a member of tlie City Council for several years. He died
March 4, 1894. Charles B. was raised on a farm and
freighted produce to the mining camps of Utah and
Nevada. In '86 he went on a two years' mission to Nor-
way. On his return he entered the B. Y. academy of
T^rovo, taking a normal course and graduating in 1890.
Taught school in Ephraim four years. Was superinten-
dent of the Sunday-schools seA^eral years, also superin-
tendent of the Y. M. M. I. A. for four years. Appointed
bishop to succeed his father. May 15, 1894. Served as
City Collector two years and was elected City Treasurer
in '95. He oavus a small farm and operates it. Was
elected a member of the City Council. Was married in
Ephraim, December 11, 1879, to Margaret, daughter of
Christian and Karen Neil sen, born in Ephraim April 21,
308 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1861. Her parents were early settlers, father died in '89,
mother still living. They have had six children, Caro-
line M., Orpha O. and Sarah M., living; Margaret G.,
Ellen T. and Charles B., deceased.
DOKIUS, BISHOP C. C. N., deceased, was born in
Copenhagen, April 5, 1830. He served an appren-
ticeship as a cabinet-maker, joined the Mormon
church when quite young, and became a traveling elder.
Came to Utah in '57, crossing the plains in a hand-cart
company under Capt. Fosgren, reaching Salt Lake City
in September. In the company was the bishop, his wife
and her sister, who walked all the distance from Iowa
City, and Mrs. Dorius's mother, who came in a wagon.
They were ten weeks crossing the plains. In '58 he came
to Ephraim. In 'GO he returned to Koi'^'ay on a three
and one-half years' mission, being president of the Chris-
tiania conference. On his return was appointel bishop by
President Young, and held the position till his death,
March 4, 1894. He sers'ed as Major in the Black Hawk
war, and was a leader in educational matters and public
improvements, being well liked by eveiybody. Was mar-
ried first in England, April 24, 1857, to Ellen Bolfson.
She had one son, C. B. Dorius, now bishop. Second wife
was Tomine Fredericksen, who died, leaving four chil-
dren; first wife raising the two living, Anna S. Johnson
and p]llen W. Tliird wife was Julia P. Peterson. She
has five cliildren, Bebecca, John N., Julia, Mabel and
Erastus. Fourth wife was Mary Williams. She has oio
children. Fifth wife was Charlotte Otterstrom. She
has one child, Mar;\\
DOBirS, EDWIK, fanner, son of John F. F. and
Gunild, was born in Ephraim, February 6, 1866.
He was raised on a farm and now owns 160 acres,
north of the city. Is a stockholder in the Cottonwood
Tunnel and Canal company. Was married in Manti
temple, February 19, 1890, to Nora, daughter of John E.
and Dorcas Christensen, bom in Ephraim, July 18, 1872.
They have two childi^en, Vivian, bom January 21, 1891,
and Helene, February 28, 1895.
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 309
DORIUS, JOHN, JR., merchant, son of John F. and
Caroline Frantzen, Avas born in Spring Cit}^ June
20, 18G0. The family removed to Ephraim when
John was a small boy. He attended the public schools
and was engaged several years in freighting produce to
Salt Lake City and mining camps. Was engaged as
local agent for the Consolidated Implement Company for
three years, afterwards opening a general store. He has
a nice place of business and a good trade. Carries about
14000 stock of dry goods, gToceries, boots and shoes and
clothing. Also owns a good farm of sixty acres. Has
been deputy City Treasurer for the past four years. Was
married in Salt Lake City October 10, 1879, to Maria S.,
daughter of Bishop L. S. and Sophia Andei'son, born in
Ephraim December 11, 1860. They have had eight
children: Ruth M., Mattie S., Seymour R., Hazel, Grace
and Scena, living; John C. and Marie, deceased.
DORIUS, JOHN F. F., son of Nicalai and Anna S.
Christoffersen, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark,
June 15, 1832. He learned the trade of a shoemaker,
joined the Monnon church in 1850 and was a traveling
elder for seven years in Norway and Denmark. In 1857
he came to Utah, crossing the plains in a handcart com-
pany under Capt. Christiansen, pulling a handcart from
Iowa City to Salt Lake City. He remained in Salt Lake
till 1858, when he came to Ephraim. In 1860 he returned
to Norway on a mission, remaining till 1863. Was coun-
sellor to his brother, C. C. N., who was president of the
Christiania conference. On his return he stopped one
year in Spring City and returned to Ephraim. Was clerk
several years in the Co-op. store and engaged in farming.
In 1876 he went on a second two years' mission to Nor-
way and presided over the conference. In 1896 he per-
formed a mission to Chicago, 111., returning December,
1897. Is senior president of the forty-seventh quorum of
seventies and has always been an active churchman. His
first wife was Caroline Frantzen. She had five children:
Martha M., John, Caroline, Heber and Orson. She died
in Ephraim in 1895. Second wife was Gunnell Torgesen.
310 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
She had seven children: Sarah, Edwin, Joseph, Hyrum,
Augusta, Clara and Agnes. Third wife Avas Anna M.
Staalsen. She had seven children:' Oliver, Dora, Charles,
Alma, Lewis, Ida and Relies.
DORIUS, LEWIS O., farmer and stock-raiser, was bom
in Denmark September 5, 1841. The family came
to Utah in 1855, crossing the plains in an ox-train
under Capt. Guvm'an, and stopped in Salt Lake City.
Many of the company died on the road from cholera, and
Lewis was compelled to dig roots for food after reaching
Salt Lake, lie came to Ephraim in 1856, where he grew
up and followed farming. Purchased a small farm and
now owns seventy -five acres, which he works and raises
stock. Took part in the Black Dawk war, being in the
Salina Canyon and (Jrass V<alley engagements. Was a
member of the City Council seveial years, and one of the
high council a number of years. Was a bishop's counsel-
lor seventeen years. In 1802 he went to the Missouri
river after emigrants. Was married in Ephraim October
4, 1863, to Maiw Ann 111111, who had one child. Mother
and child died. ^larned again April 11, 1807, to Caro-
line, daughter of Ilans and Annie K. Jensen, born in
Denmark September 4, 1S47. She has five living child-
ren: Julia A., Lewis N., Hannah D., Charles and Clara J.
Third wife was Pauline Pehrsen. Her parents came here
in 1862, being in a company of 400 of whom 200 died on
the route. She has live living children: Ellen C, Marj^
A., Annie, Cordelia and Peter W.
FKANDSEX, CHRISTIAN, farmer, son of Anders C.
Frandsen and Margaret Christensen Frandsen, was
born in Denmark March 10, 1849. He was raised on
a farm and in 1872 came to Ephraim, where he engaged
in farming. In 1885 he went on a two years' mission to
Denmark, traveling over the Aalborg conference and pre-
siding two years over Hjorriug branch. Upon his return
he engaged as miller for Neils Thompson for several
years. Served as counsellor to the president of the Y.
M. M. I. A. for some time and has been a worker in the
Sunday school fourteen years. Served as City Councilor
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 311
two terms, being re-elected in 1897. Was married in Salt
Lake City November 14, 1878, to Anna K., daughter of
Jorgen C. and Caroline Jensen, born in Denmark August
1, 1854. They have had seven children: Matilda, Annie
L., Carl C, Clara L., Hari'y L. and Ledru E., living; Har-
old, deceased.
/^REAVES, HON. PETEE,'SE., buyer and shipper of
Vj wool, hides and grain, son of Thomas and Dorothy,
^ was born in Paterson, X. J., August 26, 1837. The
family removed to Ohio when he was seven years old,
thence to St. Louis, where they remained till 1850.
Father died in St. Louis in 1819, mother died when Peter
was small and stepmother brought him to Utah. They
started from Kanesville in 1852 in an ox-train and ar-
rived in Salt Lake City in September, locating in Provo,
where he learned the carpenter's trade. He came to
Ephraim in August, 1856, received a small piece of land
and followed farming and carpentering. He soon en-
gaged in buying and shipping grain and produce. Tn
1886 the firm of C. Andrews & Co, was formed with head-
quarters at Nephi, he became president and has since
held the position. They do an extensive business in buy-
ing and shipping wool, hides and grain and he attends to
the Ephraim branch. He owns over 100 acres of land
and a comfortable residence in the city. Is also inter-
ested in the Climax Eoller Mill. Was a member of the
City Council for eight years in early times. In 1891 was
elected to the Territorial Legislature and is now chair-
man of the Board of County Commissioners. Was mar-
ried in Manti June 20, 1858, to Elizabeth, daughter of
William and Elizabeth Motley, bom in Herefordshire,
England, June 10, 1837. They have had nine children:
Peter, John, Lillie, Albert M., Sarah L. and Minnie M.,
living; William T., Margaret and Roy, deceased.
CREATES, PETER, JR., merchant, son of Peter and
Elizabeth Motley, was born in Ephraim, September
14, 1859. When a boy he worked on the farm sum-
mers and attended school in winters. At the age of
19 he attended the Deseret Universitv where he studied
312 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
one and one-lialf years and returned. Was engaged as
teacher in Sanpete county until 1895, being principal of
the Ephraim schools for several years. Served as County
Superintendent of Schools for seven years and City Re-
corder eight years. Was a member of the City Council
two years. On October 1, 1896, he opened his present
place of business, Avhere he carries a full line of dry
goods, groceries, notions, hats and caps, boots and shoes,
tinware and general merchandise. He is an energetic
and successful business man. His wife was Catherine,
daughter of Jens C. and Jensina Moi-tensen, born in Den-
mark October 28, 18(30. They were married in Salt Lake
City October 0, 1882, and have had six children: Renel
M., Hazel 11, (lescal, Orover P. and Amy I., living, Elva-
tina, deceased.
QREEX, HE^'I{Y, farmer, son of Charles and Mary,
was born in (Uoucestershire, England, March 11,
1832. He joined the Mormon church and came to
Utah in 1853, crossing the plains in James Young's com-
pany, and locating in Salt Lake City. In 1850 he came
to Ephraim and engaged in farming. He now owns
about 100 acres, and has a tine residence in the city. He
has been a member of the City Council for several years.
His wife was Betsey, daughter of William and Rose Mee,
born in Coalville, l^eiscestershire, England, March 4,
1842. They were married in Ephraim^March 18, 1860,
and hare seven children: Sarah E., wife of John Beal;
John S., William T., Fannie C, Joseph P., Mary A. and
James.
It ANSEN, ANDREW, farmer and stock-raiser, son of
jl Andrew N. and Christina, was born in Richfield,
' Utah, February 16, 1866. In 1867 the family came
to Ephraim, where Andrew was raised on a farm. He
has 100 acres of land and he and his brother, Adolph,
are starting a prune orchard. He is also interested in
the stock business. Was married in Logan temple April
21, 1887, to Zina, daughter of George and Mary A. Tay-
lor, born in Ephraim January 29, 1867. They have four
children: George A., Mona, Delilah and Paul G.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 313
M ANSEN, ANDEEW N., usually known as Tailor Han-
n sen, was born in Norway March 6, 1836. He
' learned the trade of a tailor, joined the Mormon
churcli in 1860, and in 1863 came to Utah, crossing- the
plains in Capt. Nebeker's train and located in Salt Lake
City. Came to Ephraim in 1861, and in 1865 removed
to Kichtield, remaining- two years, when he was com-
pelled to leave on account of Indians, losing all he had.
Returned to Ephraim and opened a tailor shop, having
his brother Hans with him for several years. He now
owns a farm of 200 acres and is one of the largest and
most successful farmers of Ephraim. He served through
the Black Hawk war and did his share. Was married
in Ivichtield in April, 1865, to Jensina, daughter of Chris-
tian and Annie E. Peterson, born in Denmark May 12^
1814. They have had nine children: Andrew, Parley^
Adolph, Joseph, Thorwald, Christian and Ann E., living j
Lina and Ida, deceased.
MANSEN, CHHISTIAN, farmer, son of Hans and
jl Dorthea, was born in Denmark August 29, 1846.
' lie joined the jMormon churcli and came to Utah in
1866, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt.
Lowry, and located in Ephraim. The company wa»
nearly nine weeks on the road, many dying of cholera
and thirty-two oxen dying just before reaching Salt Lake
City. He took part in the Black Hawk war and was en-
gaged six weeks in killing grasshoppers during what i»
known as the grasshopper war. In 1893 he went on a
two years' mission to Denmark. Owns a forty-acre farm
and residence in the city. Was married in Denmark
February 18, 1866, to Elsie M., daughter of Johan and
Inger M. Johansen, born in Denmark March 10, 1841.
They have had nine children: Hans C, Canute P.,
George, Ephraim, John, Erinda and Sarah, living; Eliza
and Wilford, deceased.
M ANSEN, JAMES H., farmer, son of Hans and Annie,
Jl was born in Denmark May 4, 1848. The family
' emigrated to Utah in 1853, crossing the plains in
Capt. Olsen's company and located in Ephraim in No-
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vember, 1854. His father was prominent in the Mormon
church, and died in Ephraim July 30, 1895. Mother
died August 31, 1895. James has followed farm-
ing and running threshing machines and harvesters.
He OAvns about 100 acres of land. Was a member of the
City Council for eight years and is an active Democratic
politician. He performed a mission to Denmark in 1880
and 1882 and is president of the quorum of elders. His
wife was Olivia, daughter of Ole C. and Margaret Jorg-
ensen Olsen, born m Copenhagen April 5, 1854. Her
father was bishop of Mayfield many years, and the
father of James H. was a rapid translator, doing much
work in translating from English to the Danish language.
They have ten children: Jennie O., Annie A., James,
Hans T., Wilford C, John W., Grover A., Carrie E., Eva
L. and Alonzo L.
IlANSEN, HON. JAMES P., JR., farmer and stock-
|| raiser, son of James P. and Bendecta, was born
/ in Spanish Fork, Utah, October 16, 1859. His pa-
rents removed to Ephraim when he was three weeks old
and located where they now reside. He attended the
schools of Ephraim, the B. Y. Academy at Provo and
the Deseret University at Salt Lake City. Taught school
in Ephraim for several years, then gave his attention to
farming. He now has a nice farm of seventy acres and
200 acres of pasture land. Was City Treasurer two
years. City Justice four years. City Councillor two years
and present school trustee. Was elected Mayor in 1897
on the Democratic ticket. In church matters he has ta-
ken an active part, being a home missionary for a num-
ber of years and alternate in the high council. W^as for
several years superintendent of the Sunday-school and
president of the Y. M. M. I. A., afterward being secre-
taiy, treasurer and holding other positions. He was
married in the Logan temple April 21, 1887, to Hattie
Taylor. They have two children, Eva and Pearl. Was
married again in the Manti temple September 29, 1897,
to Caroline, daughter of David and Mary Thompson, born
in Ephraim December 14, 1864.
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 315
11 ANSEN, LAKS C, farmer, son of Hans and Dorthea,.
Jl was born in Denmark December 16, 1839. He
' joined the INFormon clnircli against his parents'
wishes, left home on that account, and was a traveling
elder four years. Came to Utah in 18G5, crossing the
plains in Capt. Atwood's company, and located in Eph-
raini. ^Aiis at once engaged in the Black Hawk war,
guarding and herding stock. He constructed two lime
kilns and burnt lime for many years, then purchased a
farm; now having sixty acres, and carrying on farming
and hog-raising, having as many as 100 hogs. Was mar-
ried in Fairview January 19, 1866, to Karen J. Hansen.
They have had ten children: Caroline, Louis, Heber,
jMerne, Kirhard, Xephi, Henry, Anthon and Eva, living;
Olivia, deceased.
IjANSEN, THOEWALD W., merchant, proprietor of
Jl the Golden Eule, dealer in ladies' and gents' fur-
* nishings and notions, son of John J. and Fredrikke,
was born in Copenhagen August 30, 1868. In 1878 the
family came to Utah and located in Ephraim, where he
was raised. At the age of 20 he engaged as clerk in
the Co-op. store and became manager. In October, 1896,
he opened a store of his own, and in 1898 erected a fine
business block at a cost of about |2500, in which he car-
ries a well-selected stock. Was married in Ephraim
December 23, 1891, to Sarah A., daughter of Henry and
Stina Beal, born in Ephraim March 27, 1872. They have
two children: Ivan A.^ born January 18, 1896, and Glen
L., born June 29, 1898.
ISAACSON, PETER, farmer, son of Isaac and Anna
M., war born in Denmark May 30, 1828. He learned
the trade of a carpentei', joined the Mormon church
in 1854, and came to Utah via New Orleans, stopping
awhile in western Missouri. Drove a team across the
plains, and spent one winter in Salt Lake City. In 1858
he came to Ephraim and worked at his trade until he
secured a small farm. In 1876 he was called to Arizona
to help settle the country and civilize the Indians. He
remained there till 1893, engaged in farming and stock-
316 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
raising, and returned to Ephraim, where he now owns
forty acres of land. Took an active part in the Black
Hawk war, being Captain of fifty, and was in the Eph-
raim canyon when two men were killed. Was married
in Missouri to Anna M. Paulsen, who died in a few
months. Married again in Salt Lake City April 21, 1857,
to Martha C. Clemenson, bom in Denmark. She had
four children: Isaac, Anna M., and Martin, living; Peter
I., deceased.
JENSEX, ADOLPII W., principal of the Ephraim
schools, son of Jens P. and Dorthea, was born in
Ephraim March 10, 1871. He attended the public
(Schools of this city and took a course of one year in the
B. Y. Academy at Provo. Began teaching the primary
department, was promoted to the grammar grade, and in
1895 became principal of the schools. Under his man-
agement the schools have prospered and he has the good
will of parents, pupils and subordinates. Is a member
of the Mormon church, and for two years was president
of the Y. M. M. I. A. Is second assistant superintendent
of tlie Sunday-scliools and secretary and treasurer of the
Stake Sabbath schools. Was elected a member of the
City Council in 1897 on the Republican ticket. Was mar-
ried in Manti June 5, 1895, to Elizabeth, daughter of John
and Elizabeth James. They have two children: Adolph
L. and Evart J.
JENSEN, CHRISTIAN S., farmer, son of Jens and
Elsie, was born in Denmark March 12, 182G. He
joined the ^Mormon church in 1855 and in 1856 came
to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train and suffering
much from hunger and cold. He lost three yoke of oxen,
one of their children died, and they arrived in Salt Lake
City, through a relief company, in over three feet of snow,
with nothing left. In 1857 he came to Ephraim, assisted
in building the fort and lived in it for two years. Served
in the Black Hawk war. Before coming to this country
be served one year in the war against Germany, receiv-
ing a bullet in the left shoulder. In his battalion w^ere
1300 men, 900 being killed or wounded in one day. He
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 317
went to Circle Valley to help settle the country, but had
to leave after building a home, on account of Indians.
Was head watemiaster fifteen years. Is one of the high
priests. Was married in Denmark to Karen Jensen.
She died in Ephraim March 3, 1897, leaving one living
son: Hans C. Second wife was Trena Neilson, native of
Denmark. She has three children: Christina, James C.
and Annie.
JEXSEX, HANS C, fanner, son of Jens and Kirsteu,
was bom in Denmark January 25, 1834. He learned
the trade of a miller, and in 1861 he came to Utah,
bringing his mother, crossing the plains in Capt. Pres-
ton's train, and located in Ephraim. He went to Circle
Valley to assist the settlers, and in company with his
brother, P. C, and Ivor Peterson, constructed a grist
mill, propelled by Avind power. In 1866 they were driven
out by Indians, losing ever\'thing, and returned to Eph-
raim. Hans then run ^Villardsen's mill for eight years
and went to farming, which he still carries on successful-
ly, owning 250 acres of land. Was a member of the City
Council two terms. Married in Salt Lake City July 31,
1871, to Nellie, daughter of Lars and Christina Lund-
stein, born in Sweden. She died May 5, 1891. They had
ten children: Amelia, Louesa, Hans C, Harold W. and
Edgar M., living; John H., Mcolina, Ada, Royal F. and
Nellie, deceased.
JENSEN, JENS P., farmer, son of Hans and Annie K.
Hansen, was born in Housenge, Denmark, December
12, 1815. He was raised to fanning, joined the Mor-
mon church and came to Utah in 1866, crossing the plains
in an ox-train under Capt. Abner Lowiy, and located at
Ephraim. Bought five acres of land and now owns
seventj'-five acres. He was a member of the City Coun-
cil for several years. Before leaving Denmark he was
a traveling elder two years, and in 1882 went back as a
missionary, remaining about two years. Was married
in Salt Lake City October 23, 1866, to Dorthea Jensen, a
native of Denmark. They have had eight children:
Peter D., Adolph W"., Sophia K., Hans E. and Christian
318 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
K., living; Jens J. A., Anna K. and Josephine E., de-
ceased.
JENSEN, JOHN C, deceased, fanner and wheelwright,
son of Jens and Johanna. M., was born in Denmark
June 24, 1828, He learned the trade of a wheel-
wright, joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in
18G2, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Bishop
Madsen, and located in Ephraim. Was a prominent man
in church affairs and for many years counsellor to the
president of the elder's quorum. He followed his trade
of a wheelwright and died here November 17, 1889, Was
married in Denmark to Annie S., daughter of Neils and
Dorthea Christensen Neilsen, born in Denmark July 24,
1835. They had twelve children: John C, Daniel C,
Charles F,, Andrew N., Benjamin L. and Erastus T., liv-
ing; Jens J., Johanna D., Martina B., Marinus L,, Jensina
J, and Mina, deceased; four died while crossing the ocean.
JENSEN, OLE C, farmer and stock-raiser, son of Hans
and Hetta, was born in Denmark September 2, 1854.
The family came to Utah in 1863, crossing the plains
in an ox-train, and located in Ephraim, remaining ten
3'ears, when they removed to Levan, where they now re-
side. Ole grew up to farm life and freighted produce to
the mining camps of Utah and Nevada. He bought a
small farm and cultivates it, having also about 100 head
of stock. He and his father took part in the Black Hawk
war, being in a partj' that were driven from Ephraim
canyon, losing their teams. Is interested in a threshing
machine and follows that work every fall. Was married
in Spring City July 23, 1877, to Maria, daughter of Soren
and Karen M. Mortensen, bom in Denmark November
15, 1853. They have had ten children: Hans O., Myrtle,
Or\'el, Randolph, Caroline, Edwin, Ross, Selma and an
Infant, living; Franklin, deceased.
JENSEN, P. C, known as P. C. Jensen Kjolbye, son of
Jens and Kirsten, was born in Denmark April 24,
1830. He learned the trade of a carpenter, joined
the Mormon church, and in 1862 came to Utah, crossing
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the plains in Capt. Maclsen's company, and located in
Epliraim, where he followed his trade for several years.
In 1865 lie went to Circle A'alley, built a grist mill and
good home, which he lost with several cattle, when the
settlers were driven out by Indians. He returned to
Ephraim and took part in the Black Hawk war. Oper-
ated a meat market several years, then went to farming
and wool-growing, now having 4000 sheep. In 1877 he
went on a mission of tAventy-six months to Copenhagen.
Was married in Denmark in 18G0 to Mary C. Christensen.
The}' have had five children: Jacob, Martin, Peter and
James, living; Elsina, deceased.
JENSEN, PETEE D., teacher of the grammar grade of
the public schools, residing in Ephraim, son of Jens
P. and Dorthea, was born in Ephraim May 17, 1869.
He was raised to farm work and attended the Ephraim
district schools. Taught school during the winter of
1891 and 1892, then entered the B. Y. Academy at Prove,
taking a two years' normal course. Taught three years
at Monroe and one in Manti. Is an active worker in the
Sundaj^-school and missionary for Sanpete county. Was
married in Manti temple September 26, 1894, to Sarah
J., daughter of Nephi and Maij A. J. Eees, born in Wales,
this county, December 13, 1873. They have two children:
Eva D., born in Wales, July 3, 1895; and Delille, born in
Ephraim June 30, 1897.
JENSEN, RASMUS, farmer, son of Jens and Mary
Jorgensen, was born in Denmark January 31, 1842.
He was raised on a, farm, joined the Mormon church
and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Saunder's
ox-train, and located in Ephraim in October, 1863. His
parents and brother came in 1866, mother died on the
road and father here in 1888. Easmus took part in the
Black Hawk war; was in the canyon when three persons
were killed by Indians, and had to run for his life. In
1868 he went to the North Platte river after emigrants.
Was engaged several years in freighting i)roduce to the
mining camps, then bought a farm, now owns 100 acres
and considerable cattle, being a successful man. W^as
married in Ephraim October 22, 1876, to Ingabor Iversen.
320 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
She has three children: James, Erastus and Orson. Also
has one by former marriage: Gustaye A. Iversen.
JENSEN, SOKEN P., farmer, son of Peter and Ker-
sten, was born in Denmark xlugust 17, 1843. The
family joined the Mormon church and emigrated in
1862, crossing the plains in Bishop Madsen's train, and
located in Moroni. Father died in Moroni May 18, 1872;
mother May 20, 1880. In 1863 Soren came to Ephraim
and engaged in faiTiiing. He took part in the Black
Hawk war, being in the Salina canyon and other engage-
ments. In 1866 he went to the Missouri river, in Capt.
Abner Lowiy's company, after emigrants. He purchased
a small farm and now has sixty acres and a good home in
the city. Is also interested in a threshing machine,
which he works every year. In 1889 he went on a two
years' mission to Denmark. Was married in Ephraim
to Mary Cliristeusen. She had six children: Mary,
Peter, Maria, Christian, Soren and Elvina. Wife died
and he married Dorthea Folkersen, who also died, leaving
two children: Sidonia and Wilford. Was married again
September 8, 1897, to Martina King.
JOHANSEN, AUGUST, farmer and woolgrower, son of
Carl and Keisa, was born in Sweden, November 24,
1845. The family joined the Mormon church and
father and mother emigrated in 1863, August, arriving in
1864, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Bishop
Preston, and located in Epliraim. They took part in the
Black Hawk war and parents both died here. August
reached Ephraim without a dollar and owing for his fare
across the plains, now has 6,000 sheep which he and his
two eldest sons handle successfully, besides conducting a
good fann. He was married in Salt Lake City, November
30, 1867, to Christina Jorgensen. They have ten children,
Charles, Annie, Edwin, Clara, Josephine, Arthur, George,
Rupert, Albert and Harold.
JOHNSON, ALBERT, proprietor of Ephraim saw and
planing mill, son of Christen and Nicoline. was born
in Norway, April 18, 1868. He and a sister came to
Ephraim in 1880 and he learned the carpenter's trade.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 321
In 1889 lie and Maclsen Bros, secured the present loca-
tion, then an old mill known as Tlioi-pe's, and put in
wood working machinery, using water power, in 1891
he purchased the entire business and is doing well in 'con-
tracting and building and furnishing materials, lie has
erected several fine buildings in this city. In January,
1898, he put in a steam plant and employs iwo to four
men. Is a stock-holder in the Gunnison roller mills and
interested in a saw-mill east of the city. Was maiTied
in Ephraim, December 28, 1892, to Jennie, thnighter ef
Niels and Catherine Thompson, born in Epliraim, No-
vember 7, 1872. They have three children, Lucile, ( jrace
and Ivobert A.
JOi^GENSEN, JOiJGEX, farmer, son of Jens C. and
Caroline, was born in Denmark, June 18, 1851. The
family joined the Mormon church and came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Bishop Madsen's company, teach-
ing Ephraim in Xovember, 18G2. Jorgen and his father
quarried rock for many years, furnishing material for
numerous buildings in Ex)liraim. The par-ents removed
to Lehi. He does some quaiT-ying, but devotees nrost of
his time to handlirrg a ninet3'-acre farTir, which he owns.
Took i)ar't in the Black Hawk war; went on a '.ission to
Denmark in 1896, and was watermaster for iif t(}en years.
Was marTied in Salt Lake City, March 9, 1874, to Dorcas,
darrghter of Andrew and Margaret Larsen, born in Den-
mark, November 30, 1852. They have had eleven chil-
dren, Camilla, George A., Enoch, Kebecca, Orpa, Gil-
bert and Lyman living; Trena, Nora, Josephine and John
H. deceased.
CARSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer and stock-raiser, s,.n
of Christen and Maria C, was born in Denmark,
raim, September 18, 1869. He was raised to farm
work and now owns 120 acres of good land, seventy head
of cattle and is a prosperous young farmer. "Was mar-
ried in Ephraim, November 15, 1893, to Sarah, da lighter
of Gustav and Fredrikke Soderberg, born in Epliraim,
Apr-il 24, 1873. They have two children, Ira D., born \u-
gust 30, 1894, and Evan C, November 12, 1896.
322 • HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
CAKSEN, CHRISTEN A., fanner and stock-raiser, son
of Giiristen and Maria C, was born in Denmark,
March G, 183G. His parents joined the Mornion
church in 1852 and father was an elder in the church.
In December, 1853, the family started for Utah and ar-
rived in Salt Lake City, October 5, 1854, in Captain 01-
sen's company of ox-teams. Parents came to Ephraim
in fall of 1854, father paying the fares of twenty •)thers,
had nothing when he aiTived. Father died in Xephi in
1887, mother died in Denmark when Christen was i) years
of age. He remained in Salt Lake City two years, then
came to Ephraim, receiving a small piece of land, which
he has added to, and now owns over 300 acres, being in
terested in stock-raising. During the Black Hawk war
he was an active participant, at one time in a skirmish
with Indians having a horse shot from under him. ^^'as
a member of the City Council two years. Does some
money loaning for himself and others. He is a strong
believer in free speech and i-eligious freedom. Was ex-
communicated from the church about 1871, and later
ei-ected a large hall by his residence and fitetd it up, giv-
ing any and all denominations the privilege of using it
for many years. Was married in Ephraim, May IS, 1858,
to Mary- A., daughter of Andrew and Annie Jensen, born
in Denmark. Thej' have seven children, William, i^Iary,
Annie, Christian, Olivia, Alma C. and Zenobia.
CARSEN, O. P., farmer and stock-raiser, son of
Christen and Johanna M., Avas born in Denmark,
October G, 1840. The family joined the Mormon
church and emigrated in 1855, stopping in Burlington,
Iowa, until 1857, when they crossed the plains in Capt.
Cowley's company. He came to Ephraim in 1858, par-
ents and four children coming in 18G0. Father died here
in 1884, mother in 18G2. In i8G2 C. P. went back to the
Missouri river for emigrants. He served in the Black
Hawk war and was in the skirmishes in Salina canyon
and Grass Valley. Was married in Ephraim, April 9,
1862, to Mary, daughter of Rasmus and Caroline Larsen.
Her parents came to Ephraim in 1854 among the first
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 323
settlers, and both died here. She has had ten children.
Peter, Easmus, Nora, Amelia, Eosella, John C, Eaymond
and Mabel living; Ole and Caroline Y., deceased.
CAESEX, GEOEGE, deceased, son of Christian and
Mary, ay as born in Denmark, November 10, 1846.
The family came to Utah in 1851 and located in
Ephraim. He was raised a farmer and continued the
work till his death, January 29, 1873. In the Black Hawk
war he was a minute man, going- on manj' trips after In-
dians. Was an active churchman and Avent back to the
Missouri river in 1866 after emigrants. He was in the
engagements with Indian's east of Ephraim and in the
canyon, seeing the thi-<eo men killed. Was married in
Salt Lake City, November 2, 1867, to Kisty, daughter of
JRasmus and Anna C. Johnson, born on the island of Fals-
ter, Denmark, November 22, 1818. They had three chil-
dren, Anna C, wife of Charles Nelson; George C. and
Lillie, wife of Christian Willardson. Mrs. Larsen came
from Denmark in 1853 and was in Manti when a list of
settlers was made for Ephraim. Her father was the fii'st
Danishman to sign the roll. He helped build the forts
and served in the Black Hawk war. Father died July 2,
1871; mother, March 11, 1889.
CAESEN, H. P., druggist, son of Michael and Annie
K., was born in Horbelov, Island of Falster, Den-
mark, January 15, 1857. He attended the schools of
his native country and then studied for overseer of a
farm. His father died and mother joined the Mormon
church and came to Utah with him and sister, Karen M.,
locating a short time at Scipio and coiaing to Ephraim in
1873. He learned the carpenter trade which he followed
for T, number of years. Studied music and became a
teacher of the violin and leader of the city orchestra.
Then studied pharmacy under Dr. W. H. Olsten, and be-
came a regislered pharmacist. He opened his drug store
in 1887 and has a fine place, the first one in Ephraim, car-
TA'ing drugs, medicines, chemicals, toilet articles, paints,
oil?;, groceries, hardware, and is doing a very successful
324 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
business. He was appointed postmaster in November,
1887, and resigned in October, 1897. Is a member of the
Utah Pharmaceutical association and an active Demo-
cratic politician. INIarried in Salt Lake City to Sarah E.
Christensen. She died leaving one child, Sarah E. Was
married again to Mar}^ A. Larson. They have two chil-
dren, Rhoda E. and Aubrey M.
pARSEN, JAMES P., fanner, son of Christen S. and
I Johanna M., Avas bom in Denmark March 11, 1842.
The family joined the Momion church and emi-
grated in 1855, stopping at Burlington, la., for lack of
funds till 1850, when they came to Utah in an ox-train
under Capt. James Brown, ai\d located in Ephraim,
wheiH? parents died. James took part in the Black Hawk
war, being in the Salina canyon engagement and shot
through the coat sleeve. In 1863 he went to the Missouri
river after emigrants. In 1880 he was called on a two
3^ears' mission to Denmark. He was for many years a
member of the band. Has a nice farm and is a successful
farmer. AA^as marr-ied in Ephraim, Januar^^ 19, 1863, to
Kisty, daughter of Easmus and Caroline I^arsen, born in
Denmark, Januaiy 21, 1847. Her x>arents were among
the first settlers of Ephraim; both died here. She has
had twelve children, Annie, Caroline L., Tina, Eliza, Vi-
late, Carrie, Alonzo and Lavor living; James R., Lewis,
Hannah D. and George H., deceased.
CARSEN, OLE, millwright, son of Rasmus and Caro-
line, was born in Denmark, on the Island of Falster,
November 13, 1850. The famjly joined the Mormon
church and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt.
Fosgren's company, reaching Ephraim in 1853, and going
to Manti. In 1854 they returned to Ephraim, father as-
sisted in building the forts, and was a prominent church-
man, for many years being president of the Quorum of
Seventies. Parents died here some years ago. Ole
learned the trade of a cabinet maker, then went to Salt
Lake City and learned to be an engineer. Later he learned
to be a millwright and assisted in putting up most of the
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PRESIDENT CANUTE PETERSON,
EPHRAIM.
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mills in the county. He owns an iutei"est in the Hunting-
ton mill in Emeiy county, which he put up. Is a con-
tractor in erectin<^- buildings. Took part in the Black
Hawk war in guarding and other duties. Was married
in Salt Lake City, April 15, 1870, to Annie M., daughter
of Andrew P. and Annie Olsen, born in Denmark, Sep-
tember 22, 1852. They have four children, Annie C, wife
of William H. Bailey; Clara L., wife of Adelbert Ander-
son; Angeline, wife of Charles Jensen, and Marinda, wife
of Andrew T. Bjerregaard.
eAKSEN, AYILLIAM A., f aimer and woolgrower, son
of Christian A. and Maiw A. Larsen, was born in
Ephraim, Februaiy 23, 1860. He was raised to farm
work and now follows farming and stock-raising. Owns
145 acres of land. Attended the University of Utah a
short time and made a study of music for two years, be-
coming an expe^rt on the flute. AA'as a member of the
brass band fifteen years. Seined as assistant post-
master in Ephraim five years and postmaster at Price,
Carbon county, eight months. \A'as married in Salt Lake
City, October 28, 1880, to Matilda, daughter of Lars and
Mary A. Anderson, boru in Ephraim, October 4, 1859.
Her parents died here, coming in 1856 among the early
settlers, father being a representative man. Her chil-
dren are William A., Drucilla E., Mary E., Mary A. J.,
Hillary L., Grace O. and Vera M. living; Kaphael and
Christian B., deceased.
eUND, HON. ANTHON H., merchant, son of Henry
and Ane Christine, was born at Aalborg, Denmark,
May 15, 1844. He was sent to school at 4 years of
age and soon learned to read. The historical part of the
Bible had a special attraction for him. This early read-
ing has proved of incalculable value to him in his min-
isteiial labors. At 7 years he entered the city schools of
Aalborg aud when hardly 12 years old he had reached the
foremost place in the highest grade. His uncle and
grandmother joined the Mormon church early in the '50's,
but he was but a young boy when he first came in con-
326 HISTORY 01 SANPETE COUNTY.
tact with the Saints, but he became deeply interested in
their teachings and was soon convinced of their truth. At
13 years of age he was sent as a missionary to the Aal-
borg conference. At 16 he was appointed to preside over
the Aalborg brancli and also a traveling elder. In the
spring of 1802 he emigiated to Utah in the company of
Bishop C. A. Madsen. Airiving in Utah, he spent three
months in Fairview a^ a farm hand. lie went next to
Mount Pleasant. John Baiton, one of the early settlerb
of that place, engaged him to teach his children. He
lived with these people nearl}' seven years. In the spring
of 18G4 he was sent to the Misscjuii river after emigrants.
Was clerk of the ccmipany and helped in guard duties.
When he i^eturned to Mount Pheasant in the fall he was
engaged to teach school. Th(' next spring he was en-
gaged as clerk in >\'ilUam .leuning's store in Mount
Pleasant. In the winter of 18GG, when the building of
the Deseit't teh'giai)h line was contem])lated, President
Young called a immbci' of young men to learn telegiapliy
and he was chosen. ( >n liis return to Mount Pleasant he
built a telegraph oltice and ])hotogTapliic gallery, and
when the Deseiet telegia])!! line was extcuded through
the southern settlements he took the position of operator
and also engaged in the business of photography. In the
fall of 1870 he moved to Ephraim, having maiTied the
daughter of Bishop Peterson, and has resided here ever
since. A^'hen the Co-op. store was established he was
elected a director and appointed secretary. W^as also
elected a, member of the first City Council. In the spring
of 1871 he accompanied his father-in-law on a mission
to Scandinavia and was appointed business manager of
the mission. In 1873 he accepted a position in the Eph-
raim Co-op. store and became its manager, which posi-
tion he held until 1883, when he was again called to go
to Scandinavia on a mission. Under his management the
store had become one of the leading stores of the county,
and for years the shareholders received a dividend of 25
per cent. In 1874 he was chosen a member of the High
Council, and when the Sanpete stake was orga-nized in
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 327
1877 he was chosen to be a member of the new High
Council and also appointed clerk of the Sanpete stake.
In 1883 he went to Scandinavia as president of that mis-
sion. He edited two papers in Danish and one in Swed-
ish, and attended to a large emigration business. He re-
turned in the fall of 1885 and was elected a member of
the Territorial Legislature, re-elected in 1887. Among
the bills he introduced, which Atere passed, were the bills
for the founding of the Reform School and the Agricul-
tural College. In 188() he accepted the position as agent
for Z. C. M. I. in Sanpete and Sevier counties, and held
it until May, 1888, when he was appointed vice-pi'esident
of the ^Nlanti Temple and a member of the Church Board
of Education. In 1889 he was sustained as one of the
Twelve Apostles. On the death of President D. H. Wells
in 1891 he succeeded him in the presidency of the jNIanti
Temple. In 1893 he received the appointment of presi-
dent of the European mission and occupied this position
over three years. His knowledge of several of the Euro-
pean languages was a great help to him in that position.
In 1897 he was elected a director of the Z. C. M. I., and
in December of the same year he was sent on a special
mission to Turkey. He organized branches of the church
at Aintab and Aleppo, and visited Jerusalem and the
Holy Land. He returned in June, 1898. During the last
ten yeare he has carried on a successful business in stoves
and fumitui'e. He has always taken an active interest
in public affairs, especially in the improvement of
schools. He held the position of school trustee for many
years and as superintendent of the North Ward Sunday-
school. His wife was Sarah A., daughter of Canute and
Sarah A. Peterson, born in I^hi, January 4, 1853. They
were married in Salt Lake City, May 2, 1870, and have
had nine children, Anthony C, who has received a musi-
cal education in Gennany, has had charge of the musical
department of B. Y. academy the last three years, and
was the youngest member of the Constitutional State
convention; Henry C, taking a law course in the Michi-
gan University; Bay, teacher in Ephraim schools; Oth-
328 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
niel, August William, (ieorge C. aud Eva, at home; Sar<ah
H. and (Jauute, deceased.
CUND, THOMAS P., manufacturer of lumber, son of
Peter and Marj^ A., was born in Denmark, August
6, 1857. He came with his parents to Utah in 'G8,
crossing the plains in an ox train and located at Eph-
raim. Worked on a farm and in the canyon getting out
lumber till '87, when he purchased a sawmill, thirteen
miles east of Ephraim, which he still owns, employing
twelve to fifteen men and cutting about 300,000 feet of
lumber annually. Also own's 100 acres of land and is
engaged in stockraising. He served in the Black Hawk
Avar at guarding and herding stock. AVas married in Salt
Lake City, May 20, 1880, to Can-ie C, daughter of Soren
and Elsie M. Olsen. They have six children: Elsie M.,
Tressie, Thomas L., Alma C, Eva S. and Carrie E,
rr\ ADSEX, JENS C, retired farmer, son of Christian
ill and Anna K., was born iji Denmark, December 3,
' ^ 1821. He was raised on a farm, and came to
Utah in '03, crossing the plains in Capt. Saunder's com-
pany, and reaching Ephraim on October 12th. When he
arrived he had 5 cents in cash, with a wife and four chil-
dren depending on him. Soon purchased a small farm
and cultiv^ated it until he retired on account of age. Took
part in the Black Hawk war and did his share of the
duties. Was married in Denmark to Anna K. Jacobsen.
They have had four children: Christian, Johanna and
Anna K., married and living in Utah; one child, Ger-
trude, deceased.
fY\ ADSEN, MADS PETEK, farmer, son of Peter and
I I I Ellen, was born in Ephraim, March 25, 1856. He
^ ^ is the second oldest male child born in Ephraim,
noM' a resident. Owns twenty-fiA^e acres of land and fol-
loAvs farming. Served as Justice of the Peace one term.
In October, 1884, went on a two years' mission to Den-
V ark. Is a member of the Quorum of Seventies and has
always taken an actiAe interest in the Y. M. M. I. A.,
haAing been counsellor to the pi-esident. He worked
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 329
several months in the Manti and St. George temples.
Diiiing the Black Hawk war was shot in the back by
an arrow while playing outside the fort. Was married
in Salt Lake City, June 26, 1876, to Josephine, daughter
of Ole and Annie Johnson Olsen, born in Christiania,
October 24, 1858. They have eight children: Peter F.,
Orson, Hyrum B., Ellen, Clifford L., Charles H., Katie J.,
Edith L. and Thelma.
nrv ADSEN, NEILS J., of Mad sen Bros. & Co., manu-
1 I I facturers of lumber, son of Peter and Ellen, was
' y born in Ephraim July 19, 1859. He was brought
up to farm work, but engaged in lumbering when he be-
came a man. In '87 he and brother David built a mill in
Cottonwood canyon, run by water power, w^here they
made lumber. In '91 they put in steam power and opened
the first steam planing mill in Ephraim. They admitted
A. C. Andersoii in '97, thus forming the present company.
Neils is also interested in wool growing. His wife was
Viola, daughter of John and Caroline Pratt Van Cott,
born in Salt Lake City June 19, 18G0. They were married
in Salt Lake City July 8, 1880, and have seven children:
Maggie, Ruby, Josepli, Ynn Le Boy, Hai'old, Bay and
Harvey.
fY\ ADSEN, PETEB, letired farmer, carpenter and
/ 1 I wheehvright, son of iVIads and Anna, was born on
/ I the island of Sjelland October 11, 1818. He
learned the trade of a wheelwright, was baptized into the
Mormon church December 29, 1851, and came to Utah in
1853, crossing the plains in John Fosgren's company. He
located in Spring City, where he soon left on account of
Indians, going to Manti, and in 1851 coming to Ephraim^
where he assisted in building the fort. He endured all
the hardships and privations of early days and took part
in the Indian troubles. For many years he had a shop
near by his residence and worked at his trade and doing
carpentering. Had a farm which he worked till six years
ago, when he retired because of age. Was city treasurer
330 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
for two years, and has always been quite active and
prominent in public matteirs. His first wife, whom he
married May 9, 1852, was Ellen Nielson. She died in
Ephraim January 15, 1884, leaving four children: Mads
P., Ellen C. and Joseph, ]i\ing and married; Josepliine,
deceased. Second wife was Maria O. Thompson. She has
three children: David P., Ezra S. and Daniel F., all
living in Ephraim.
rj^ ORTENSEN, NEILS Is'., farmer and stockraiser, son
J 1 I ^'^ Jens and Aunii. 0., was born in Denmark Sep-
I I tember 10, 1837. He joined the Mormon church
in 1803 and emigrated in 1864, passing through Germany
to England to evade being pressed into service in the
army. Himself and wife with two children reached
Epliraiin in September, 1804, having crossed the plains
in Captain John Smith's company. Purchased a farm
and now ]\;\^ 5(K» acres of land, l>eing one of the largest
farmer's in Ephraim. He went on a mission in 1886 to
the Northern States. Was married in Denmark in 1861
to Christina Jensen. She died June 1, 1883, leaving ten
children: Anna C, George, Matilda, Neils, Petreana C,
Mortena and Josephina, living; Josephine C, Heber and
George A., deceased.
rr\ URRAY, M. F., born in Philadelphia, Penn., De-
I \\ <ember 12, 1802. Family moved to Osage, Iowa,
' y in 1800, and from there moved to Le Roy, JMinn.,
in 1875. He received his education in public schools of
Le Roy. Learned the printing business in the office of
the I^ Roy Independent. In 1889 moved to South Sioux
City, Nebraska, and Avas for two years foreman and city
editor of South Sioux City Times. Came to Utah in
search of better health in 1891, in which year he estab-
lished the Ephraim Enterprise, which he has conducted
ever since. Is a Democrat and has taken an active part
in county and State politics. Is at present chairman of
the Democratic County Committee. Was elected County
Clerk in 1890.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 331
KTeILSEN, CHEISTIAN, deceased, son of Soren and
li Mary, was born in Denmark, February 12, 1810.
' He joined the Mormon church and came to Utah,
c.cssing- the plains in Capt. Olsen's company, reaching
Ephraim in November, 1854. In '65 he went to assist in
settling Circle Valley, but had to return in one year on
account of Indians, losing about all he had. Engaged in
farming and followed it till his death, September 16, 1889.
Was married in Denmark, his wife dying while en route
to Utah, leaving two children. Mar}' and Annie K. Mar-
j'ied again in Ephraim, Januaiy 9, 1855, to Karen, daugh-
ter of Peter and Johanna Hansen, born in Denmark, De-
cember 12, 1835. She had seven children: Caroline, wife
of N. P. Neilsen; Margaret, wife of Bishop C. E. Dorius;
Christian P., Thomas F. and Hannah E., wife of Eph-
raim Peterson, living; Hans C. and Mary J., deceased.
Kj EILSEX, XEILS P., fanner and quarryman, son of
I 1 Peter and Kersten Anderson, Avas born on the isl-
' and of Falster, Denmark, February 13, 1817. His
mother joined the Mormon church in 1858, and he and
father in 1862, when the family came to Utah, crossing
the plains in an ox train iu Capt. Horn's company.
Father died while en route, on the Sweetwater. The fam-
ily reached Ephraim in November, 1862. Neils P. assist-
ed in quaiiwing stone for the fort and stood guard during
the Black Hawk war. He was married in Salt Lake City,
December 15, 1868, to Caroline, daughter of Christen and
Anna M. Christensen, born in Hjoiing Amt. Jyland, Sep-
tember 5, 1848. They have had thirteen children: Heber
P., teacher in the Ephraim public schools and proprietor
of the Arcade Book-store; Hans F., proprietor Centre
Street Meat Market; David W., Abel C., Aurelia C, Aaron
(jr., Moses M., Anna A., Matilda C, Ernest H. and Joseph
E., living; Neils P. and an infant, deceased. When the
land was divided he received five acres, and now has a
nice farm of iif ty acres. Is a small wool grower and was
a stockholder in the Co-op store. He has always been
an active worker in church and Sunday-school, and never
!• issed attending Sunday-school in twenty-five years.
Seiwed as assistant superintendent and was counsellor
332 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
I
tr the president of the Elder's quorum. Is at present a
raember of the Forty-seventh Quorum of Seventies. In
the spring of 1893 he went on a mission to his native
land and had charge of the Island Branch of the Copen-
hagen conference for two years. He returned to the Mis-
souri river in 1868 with Bishop Seely's company for emi-
grants, and was with the company when six men were
drowned at Eobinson's Ferry on Green River. His sec-
ond wife was Caroline Xielson, by whom he has two
children: Jane and Irene. He is a prominent and repre-
sentative man, liaving tlie esteem of the entire city.
M EILSON, A. C, mason and plastei*er, son of Andrew
1)1 C. and Mary C, was born in Ephraim, December
i 23, 1870. The family came from Denmark in '64
and located in Ephraim. In '80 they removed to a farm
three miles southwest of town. A. C. was raised here
and learned the trade of a mason and plasterer, and has
followed it seven years. Is a member of the Mormon
church and an active worker in the Sunday-school. Was
married in Manti temple, February 28, 1894, to Julia,
daughter of C. C. A. and Mary Christensen, born in Eph-
raim, December 5, 1871. They have two children: Eva
J., born Januaiw 5, 1896, and Andrew C, born Mai^ch 4,
1898.
ji^IELSON, MONS, farmer and woolgrower, son of Niels
1)1 and Ellen, was born in Sweden, December 19, 1834.
I He s])ent seven years as fireman on railroad; joined
the Mormon church in '60, came to Utah in '62, crossing
the plains in Capt. Van Cott'a ox train, and located in
Ephraim. In '64 he removed to Circle Valley, to assist
the settlers, but had to return in '66 on account of In-
dians. Was active in the Black Hawk war, being in
several skirmishes with Indians. In '79 he went on a
two years' mission to Sweden. Is now a counsellor
to the bishop. Has a nice farm of seventy acres
and 2,600 sheep. Was married in '62, to Maria
Pehrson of Sweden. She had no children. Married again
November 10, 1866, in Ephraim, to Johanna, daughter
T f Jens and Hannah Jensen, born in Sweden, March 28,
HOX. ANTHON H. I.UND,
jOPHRAIM.
HISTORi' OF SANPETE COUNTY. 333
1S49. Her children are: Hilda, Hannah, Joseph, Frank-
lin, Amelia, Martin, Almah and Hazel, living; Batilda,
Xeils D., Alvin H. and Betsey E., deceased. Third wife
Avas Betsey Xeilson, who had two children: Benjamin,
living', and Jolm, deceased. Fourth wife was Annetta
Tiilberg. She has no children.
|y/ lELSOX, SOREX, deceased, was bom in Ohristiania,
1)1 Norway, about 1840. He spent many years in quar-
I ryiug stone and the liver^^ business. In 1853 he emi-
grated to Utah, i^-acldng Ephraim in '56 and locating.
Was engaged many years in farming and freighting pro-
duce to thf uiiniug camps of Utah and Nevada, then went
into the mercantile business. Took an active i:>art in the
Jilack llawlc war, standing guard and other dtities, and
lost many head of cattle by Indian depredations. He was
a very successful business man and accumulated consid-
erable money, which he loaned during the last few years.
He died in Ephraim October 19, 1893. Was married first
in Norway to Maria C. Brunn, who had one child: Mary
C. Second wife was Maria Dennison, who had one child:
Sorina. She was married pi^viously to Niels Ericksen,
haA'ing two living children : (.'aroline and Mads N.
OLSEN, SOKEN A., farmer, sou of Andrew P. and
Elizabeth, was bom in Denmark August 30, 1852.
In 1862 he came to Utah with his grandfather,
crof^sing the plains in an ox-train with Captain Soren
Christofferson, and located in Ephraim. Parents came
later. During the Black Hawk war he stood gtiard and
herded stock. Was raised to farm work and freighted
produce to the miniug camps of Utah and Nevada. He
secured a farm, now owns 150 acres and is a very success-
ful farmer and stockraiser, having 200 head of cattle.
Was maniecl in Salt Lake City to Trena Olsen. She had
seven children: Ohi-istian, ^Martin, Osman, Marinda,
Irrin and Katie, living; and Erastus, deceased. Wife
died and he married again in Logan October 12, 1887, to
Emma, daughter of Hans and I^na Neilsen, born in Den-
11
334 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
mark February 2, 1861. Slie has had seven children:
Delia, Elvena, Orson, Elvina., Emroy a.nd Dosena, living;
Lena, deceased.
OI^SON, OLE, traveling salesman for Gonsolidated Im-
plement Company, was borni in Denmark June 6,
1802. His parents came from Denmark, crossing
the plains by ox-train in 1866 or 7. Father is living;
mother dead. He w as raised on a fai'm and engaged in
farming and stockraising, now owning about 100 acres
of land and a residence in the city. In 1889 he began
selling agricultural imi:)lements for D. M. Osborne and
the Studebaker Company; was with them six years, and
engaged in his present work, being very successful and
liaving cliargf of San])et<' county. He also owns a one-
fouii:!! interest in tlie Junction Co-op store, Avhich carries
about 115,000 stock of general merchandise. Served as
Justice of the Peace for several years. His wife was
Emma, daughter of Niels and Catherine Christiansen,
born in Salt Lake City June 17, 1859. They Avere manned
in Salt Lake City April 24, 1884, and have four children:
Ole AA'., Emma K., Joseph E. and Anna, D.
OITEKSTKOM, JOHN IL, fanner and dealer in grain
and stock, sou of Jonas and Maiy' K. Johansen, was
born in Christiania, Norway, March 24, 1850. The
family came to Utah in 1856, crossing the plains in Can-
ute Petei'son's train, and located in Ephraim. They lived
in the fort several years, father being a blacksmith and
an active worker in the church, took part in the Black
Hawk war and died in April, 1884. Mother died Septem-
ber 2, 1897. John was raised here and learned the black-
smithing trade of his father. He worked in the canyon
at fanning and freighting and then went to bu^dng and
shipping grain. Oavus a farm and has a gXDod residence
in the city. SerAed as a member of the City Council. Was
married in Salt Lake City March 9, 1874, to Nicolina,
daughter of Soren and Elsie M. Olseai, born in Denmark
August 11, 1854. They have had seven children: John
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 335
H., Joseph F., Alice, Oscair and Neomi, living; Charles
W. and Mahonroy, deceased.
PAUL8EX, PAUL, fanner, son of Lars and Caroline,
was born in Denmark, July 24, 1845. In the fall of
'53 the family left for Utah, crossing the plains in
Capt. Olsen's ox train company, reaching Ephraim in Oc-
tober, 1854, being one year on the way. They assisted
in building the outside fort, father quarrying the rock
and mother driving team in hauling. Father died in '84,
mother still living, 77 years of age. Paul took part in
the Black Hawk war, being in the Salina canj^on and
Grass Valley engagements. He purchased a small farm
and now has ninety acres. In '63 he w^ent to the Missouri
river after emigrants. In '97 he went on a mission to Den-
mark, but had to return on account of sickness. Was
married in Ephraim, March 20, 1866, to Anna C. Overson.
She had five children: George P., Heber, John E., David
and Annie C, and died October 13, 1884. Married again
in Xovember, 1885, to Annie S. Jorgensen. She has one
child: Annetta.
PETEESEN, NIELS, one of the first settlers of Eph-
raim, son of Peter and Sena Xeilson, was bom in
Denmark, October 29, 1814. He started for Utah
in '52, crossed the plains in Capt. Fosgren's company, and
reached Spring City in October, 1853. Went to Manti for
the winter and in the spring of '54 came to Ephraim.
Assisted in building the fort and took part in the Black
Hawk war. The land was apportioned and he received
twenty acres, which he fanned successfully and raised
stock. Was recognized as a good, solid and substantial
farmer. He died in Ephraim, March 28, 1897. Was mar-
ried on the plains to Maiw, daughter of Jens and Kirsty
Jensen, born in Denmark, December 20, 1830. They had
nine children; five still living in Sanpete. Jens P., Chris-
tina wife of Daniel B. Funk; Annie E., wife of Charles
Whitlock, Jr. ; Maria, wife of Peter Thompson, and Eph-
raim, born March 29, 1868; married to Hannah E., daugh-
ter of Christian and Karen Nielson, bom in EphraiBi) Sep-
tember 14, 1872.
336 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
PETERSEN, PETEE T., fai-mer, sou of Jens T. and
Caroline, was born in Denmark, on the island of
Falster, October 25, ISil. The family joined the
Mormon church and came tO' Utah in 1854, crossing the
plains in Captain Guvman's company of ox-teams, and
located in Ephraim in September, 1855. Thej assisted
in building the fort and lived inside it three years. Father
died here March 10, 1877, mother December 2, 1891. Peter
has always followed farming, now owns 100 acres of
land. In 1801 he went to the Missouri river after emi-
grants. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being a min-
utemaii and being in the saddle a great deal. M'siS mar-
ried in E])hrj)iui Fcbruaiy 22, 1877, to Helga, daughter
of Christian and Cliristina Schagaard, born in Norway
July 18, 1853. They have had six children: Melvina A.,
Alice C. A., Oscar C. and Dagness O., living; Peter J. J.
and IMaggie C, deceased. Wife died October 20, 1884.
PETERSON, PRESIDENT CANUTE, son of Peter
Johnson and ITerborg Peterson, was born in Eidf-
jord, Ilardanger, Norway, May 13, 1824. His pa-
i"en1s canu* to the riiitcd States when he was twelve and
located in La Salle county. 111., where they died. Father
died in 1838, motliei- in 1848. The parents were poor and
had borrowed JS>400 to pay their emigration, Avhich was
paid in full by Canute before he was nineteen years old.
He had no o])i)oituuities for attending school, hence is
a self-made man. He followed teaming in the summer
and threshing during the winters. August 12, 1842, he
joined tliie church and in 1849 came to Utah, crossing
the idains in an ox-train under Capts. Heniy Ericksen
Selbe and Ezra T. Benson. He was married at Kanes-
ville July 4, 1849, to Sarah Ann Nelson. When they
reached the Elk Horn river he and another man swam
the stream to get the feiTyboat, which was used in cross-
ing. The company arrived in Salt Lake City October
25th, where he located. He was called to Lehi and re-
moved there March 18, 1851, and later was married to
Gertrude Mamie Rolfson and Charlotte Ekstrom. In
1852 he was called on a four 3 ears' mission to Noi'way.
HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 337
returnint;' iu 1850 with a company of 400 Saints, ou board
the ship "John J. Bovd." Iu 1807 he was called to
Ephraim to preside as bishop. He made a treaty of jieace
witli the Indians in 1808 and that treaty has neyer been
broken. He was called to perform a, second mission in
1871 and presided over the Scandinayian mission for two
years. When he returned he brou<»lit a comimny of 1)00
Saints. July 5, 1877, he was ordained president of San-
pete stake, which position he now holds Avith perfect sat-
isfaction to the pe()])le. He Ayas also assistant supeiin-
tendent of the Manti temple and laid the northwest cor-
nerstone. While a resident of Lehi he seryed as a .mem-
ber of the City (V)nncil and Ayas a bishop's counselor.
Has serA'ed as a member of the Ephraim City Coun«nl
and Ayas a member of the Le^iislature three terms. He
Avas oi'dained a, imtidarch by President Georoe Q. Oaunou
May 15, 1892. He is the father of tAyenty-cme children
and has sixty-nine oraudchildren and three great gran^l-
cliildren. His wife, Sarah, died May 20, 1800.
PETEKSOX, 'CANUTE W., son of Canute and Sarah
A., was born in Lehi, Utah, September 5, 1859. The
family removed to Ephraim when he AA^as a boy. He
attended the public schools and took a normal course in
the B. Y. Academy at Proyo, where he graduated. Taught
school in Ephraim seA^eral years. Went on a mission iu
'85, laboring nearly two years in Minnesota, Wisconsin,
Illinois and loAva. Was elected County Assessor in '88
and held the office eight years. Is a stockholder in the
Junction Co-op and the Climax Roller Mill. Was a mem-
ber of the City Council, elected in '95. A member of the
High Council, haying sensed as secretarA^ He went on
a second mission to Norway in June, 1897, presiding oyer
the Christiania branch. Was married in Salt Lake City,
July 22, 1880, to Hilda, daughter of Paul and Elna Wal-
demar Dehlm, born in Sweden, September 11, 1857. They
have tiA'e children: Hilda E., Daisy B., Canute, Paul and
Antone.
838 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
PETERSON, HANS P., fanner, was born in Denmark,
April 15, 1839. He was raised on a farm and at
the age of 22 entered the army, serving in the cav-
alry two years during the war with Germany. Joined
tJie Mormon church in '68, and in '71 came to Utah, lo-
cated in Ephraim and engaged in farming. Was mar-
ried in Denmark, March 17, 1865, to Ann McGrader, They
have had nine children: Nels P., Carl E., Louis F. and
Hansina C, living; Jens Christian August, Joseph John,
Hans Peter, Maria and one not named, deceased.
PETERSON, JENS P., fanner and stockraiser, son of
Niels and Maiy Jensen, was born in Ephram, Feb-
ruary- 13, 1855. He is probably the oldest male
cl>ild now living in Ephraim, who was born here. The
family came here in the spring of '54 with the first set-
tlers. When Jens was 13 he took part in the Black Hawk
w ar, standing guard and doing other duties. Was raised
on a farm, Avorked in a sawmill several years, then pur-
chased a farm and has a number of cattle. Was married
in Spring City, Novoiiiber 12, 1877, to Martina, daughter
of Andrew P. and Annie Mortensen Olson, born in Den-
mark, November 4, 1857. They have had nine children:
Electa, Nels O., Zenobia, Hazel, Alonzo, Sana and Kay
L., living; Elesta and James E., deceased,
PETERSON, LEHI, dealer in cattle and sheep and
wool grower, son of Canute and Gertrude M. Rolf-
son, ^^'as born in Lehi, Utah, October 25, 1858. The
family removed to Ephraim when he was 9 yeai'S old; he
grew up on the farm and engaged in the stock business.
He bought for N. S. Neilson of Mt. Pleasant for several
years, and in 1897 bought for Keat & Lewis of Nephi.
AVas man-ied in Salt Lake City, October 11, 1878, to Caro-
line, daughter of Andrew and Caroline Overlade, born in
Ephraim, November 17, 1859. Her parents were among
the early settlers of Ephraim, father being a carpenter
and cabinet-maker, assisting in building the Tabernacle
and organ. He died in Ephraim, mother still living, 75
years of age. Lehi's children are: Cordelia, Lehi, Merle,
Josephine, Sarah B. and Andrew, living; Carrie, de-
ceased.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 339
P PETERSON, NELS, farmer and stockraiser, sou of Ca-
nute and Sarah A., was born in Lehi, Utah, January
26, 1861. The family came to Ephraim when Nels
was about 6 years old. He was raised to farm work and
took charge of the home farm until 1880, when he en-
gaged in the stock business. Owns about fifty head,
mostly Durham, and has 100 acres of laud. Is engaged
in farming, stockraising and woolgrowing. Was mar-
ried in Salt Lake City, ]\Iay 29, 1884, to Martina C, daugh-
ter of Peter C. Jensen, born in Circle Valley, Utah. They
have had one child, Peter N., deceased.
PETEPSON, NEILS L., usually known as Lead Pencil
Peterson, was born in Sweden, November 14, 1820.
He worked for two years as superintendent of a
factory, making stove polish; joined the Mormon church
in '52, was traveling elder one year, and came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Capt. P. O. Hansen's company,
reaching Salt Lake City, September 7, 1855. Lived in
Salt Lake, Spanish Fork and Moroni, where he built a
heme. In '03 was called to assist the settlers in Marys-
vale, where he took up land and built a home, but was
compelled to leave in '(50 on account of the Indians, when
he came to Ephraim. He engaged in fanning and con-
tinues in that business. Was married in Moroni to Chris-
tina Neilsen. She died in Ephraim, and he married
again, October 11, 1878, to Martha, daughter of Ole C.
and Annie Olsen, born in Denmark, June 5, 1856. They
have had five children: Hannah C, Carrie N., Ellen O.
and Niels L., living; Mary A., deceased.
PETEPSON, NEILS L., farmer and stockraiser, was
born in Di^nmark, October 8, 1857. He was raised
on a farm and came to Utah in '73, locating in Eph-
raim. Arrived here with no capital and went to freight-
ing produce to the mining camps; was soon able to pur-
chase a farm and engage in stockraising. Now owns a
farm, seventy-five head of cattle and 800 sheep. Was
married October 8, 1880, to Jensina J., daughter of John
C. and Amasena Jensen. They had three children: Clar-
ence, Gilbert and Phenor. Wife died March 17, 1891.
340 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Married again March 25, 1897, to Mary C. Stevens, nee
Olsen, daughter of Peter and Johanna, born in Sweden,
October 3, 1862. She has one child, an infant.
PETERSON, PETER, farmer and woolgrower, son of
Peter and Anna, was born in Stubbelvjobing, on the
island of I'alster, Denmark, October 14, 1844. He
was raised on a farm and joined the Mor-mon church in
1862. In 1864 he and brother Hans came to Utah, he
driving an ox-team across the plains for a Salt Lake com-
pany. He stopped in Manti for the winter and came to
Ephraim in the spring of 1865. Has been engaged in
farming and slieei)raising. Owns 100 acres of farming
besides other dry land and a nice home in the city.
SerA ed as City Marshal two terms and was a member of
the Cit}^ Council two terms. Took part in the Black
Hawk war. Is a member of the high council of Sanpete
Stake. Was maiTied in Ephraim November 4, 1865, to
Mary Thompson, widow of David. She had three living
cliildren: Louisa, David W., and Caroline and Diantha
and Elizabteli ^\., deceased, by her tinst husband. She
has had six children since mariying Peterson: Orval,
Lorinda and Sarah, living; Peter, Hannah and Dorothy
A., deceased.
PETERSON, THOMAS P., usually known as Thomas
Thomjjson, son of Peter and Dorthea, was born on
the island of l^ilster, Denmark, January 2, 1841.
The family joined the Mormon cliurcli and emigrated,
crossing the plains in an ox-team under Captain Olsen,
reaching Ephraim in October, 1854. Mother died on the
Mississippi river and father with five children came here,
being in good circumstances, he paid the fare of several
others. He was a leader in public imi>rovenients, a prom-
inent churchman and assisted in building the fort. He
died here some years ago. Thomas removed to Circle
Valley in 1865 and built a home, which he was compelled
to leave witli nearly all he had on account of Indians and
return to Ephraim. He freighted produce to the mining
camps several years and engaged in fanning. In 1868
HON. iii:nkv i:kai
EPHRAIM.
NK1[>S P. NKI1.8KX,
EPHRAIM.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 341
he went to Cheyenne after emigrants. Was city
street supervisor in ISOfi-OT and county road supervisor
in 1897-98. Was married in Ephraim to Mryj J. Whitloclj;,
who died here, leaving two cliildren: Diantha and Lissa.
Married again to Gauey M. Christensen, who has five
living cliildren: John O., Ida E., Ole H,, Clarence and
Raymond.
9UINN, GEORGE, saddler and harnessmaker, and no-
tary public, son of William and Mary A., was bom
in St. Heliers, Isle of Jers(?y, England, May 28, 1842.
Father was a furniture dealer and cabinet and chair-
maker. Parents joined the Mormon church and came to
this country in '56, fitting up handcarts at Iowa City to
cross the plains. He tired of the work and stopped to
play marbles and was lost from his parents, they stop-
ping at Council Bluffs, where they remained four years.
In '60 they came to Utah in Joseph W. Young's com-
pany, an ox train, and located in Epliraim, Christmas, '64.
liis parents died here. During the Black Hawk war
George w^as a member of the martial band and made
saddles. He was a member of several theatrical compa-
nies, being a comic singer and comedian. Was postmas-
ter for seven years and interested in many enterprises.
AVas five years in the firm of Quinn, Larsen & Co., that
did a business of |25,000 annually. In '94 he opened his
present place of business, manufacturing harness and
saddles and dealing in wagons, buggies, agricultural im-
X^lements and real estate and loaning money. His wife
was Elizabeth, daughter of William B. Wilson of Council
Bluffs, Iowa. They were married in Salt Lake City, Au-
gust 17, 1862, and have had eleven children: William H.,
Emma, John, Lilly, Ida, Myrtle and Hettie, living;
George W. and Arthur L., deceased.
I^ASMUSSEN, RASMUS, farmer, son of Hans and
jT Maiy, was born in Denmark February 16, 1845. In
V '56 his parents and five children came to Utah,
crossing the plains- late, and having to abandon wagons
and contents and come to Salt Lake Citv with a relief
342 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTV.
company. Father was a well-to-do fanner' in Deiiini'.rk
and paid the fares of twenty-eight persons besides his
family. In '57 they removed to Ephraim, where father
died in '87, mother still living. Rasmus grew up a
farmer, now owns fifty acres and a home in the city. Tr>ok
part in the Black Hawk war being a minuteman. Was
a member of the City Council one year, and has held sev-
eral minor offices. Was married in Ephraim March 8,
1866, to Annie Bjerregaard. She had four sons: Andrew,
Hans, Oliver and Homer. Wife died and he married
again ]\ray 14, 1885, to Hannah, daughter of Charles and
Catherine Cooper. She has three children: Rasmus D.,
Charles A. and John E.
50RENSEX, SOREN A., fanner, son of Andrew and
Ollegor, was boi n in Denmark November 14, 1839.
His parents joined the Moiinon church and came to
Utah, crossing the phiius in Captain Olsen's ox-train, and
located in Ei)lnaim, ariiving here October 6, 1854. They
assisted in building the fort and lived in it several years.
Father died May 21), 1875, mother October 26, 1879. 'Soren
was brought up on a farm and owns seventyfive acres and
his home in the city. In '(>1 he went to the Missouri
river after emigrants. Took part in the Black Hawk war
and witnessed the killing of a man and two women by
Indians, when Black Hawk shot at him but missed. Was
married in Epliraim October 26, 1861, to Johanna, daugh-
ter of Johannes and Beugta Larsen, born in Sweden Octo-
ber 3, 1834. They have three living children: Annie, wife
of Peter H. Peterson; Hannah, wife of Alfred Bellander,
and Soren.
$ORENSON, JOHN, merchant, son of Neils '.jid Hel-
ene, was bom in Denmark August 19, 1853. His
parents joined the Mormon church and emigrated
in 1854, locating in Ephraim in September, 1855.
They crossed the plains in an ox-train, father pay-
ing the fares of several others and coming liere without
funds. Father died March 4, 1893, mother still living, S2
years of age. J'^ather and two sons took part in the Black
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 343
Hawk war, Jens being killed by the Indians in Salina
Canyon. He shot five Indians, killing three in his last
engagement, being shot six times before he died. John,
though a small boy, took part in the war and had a nar-
row escape when three people wei'e killed west of town.
He purchased a farm and worked it till '93, when he
engaged in the mercantile business, ('arries :i ^3000
stock of general merchandise and does a good business.
Owns his store, thii-ty acres of land and a nice residence.
Was married in Salt Lake City May 31, 187.5, to Johanna,
daughter of Christian and Anna C. Simmonseu, born in
Denmark March 1, 1855. They have had seven children:
Don C, Hugh L. R. and Joan C., living; John O., Nels C,
Edgar A. and Johanna J., deceased.
50REySOX, SOREX X., farmer, son of Xeils and
Helene, was born in Denmai'k July 3, 1893. The
family came to Ephraim in 1855, crossing the plains
in Captain Guyman's company, and lived in the fort for
several years. Father died here March 4, 1895, mother
still living. Soren was raised to farming and has always
followed it. In '61 he removed to Circle Valley to assist
in settling that countiw; lived there till his brother Jens
was killed by Indians in Salina Canyon, when he re-
turned to Ephraim. Took part in the Black Hawk war in
guarding and herding stock. His first wife was Carrie E.
Rasmussen. She has three children: Xeils P., Caroline
M. and Enger H. Second wife was Mary C. Sorenson.
She has had six children: Carrie E. and Parley E., liv-
ing; Hannah, Joseph W., X^eils C. and Soren H., deceased.
5TEYEXS, HEXRY, son of Henry and Chloe, was born
in Vermont June 18, 1812. He came to Utah in
1850 and lived in Payson for three years, then re-
moved to Manti, being called to help settle Sanpete.
Came to Ephraim in '54 and assisted in building the fort.
In '01 he went to Shonesburg, where he lived three years,
but had to leave on account of Indians. Removed to Rock-
ville and in '70 returned to Ephraim. He is probably the
only man living in Ephraim who passed through all the
344 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mormoii persecutions in Far West, Xauvoo and else-
where. While liyin<i' in Fai' West he lost |600 in prop-
evty, in Payson he lost considerable and again in Dixie
he lost all lie had. During the past twenty years he has
been confined to the house most of the time. Was mar-
ried first in Canada to Mary A. Howe, by whom he has
two children: Heniy B.. and Elisha, Married again in
Salt Lake City July 25, 1854, to Augusta, daughter of
Nicholas and Ann S. Dorius, born in Copenhagen August
29, 1837. Slie has four living children: Charles J., Laura
A., Ellen M. Mild Juliet.
5TEYEXS, llEXliY B., farmer, son of Henry and Mary
A., was born in New York State October 26, 1S34.
TLe family joined the Mormon church, living in
Nauvoo and Kiitland, and then came to Utah in '50,
crossing the plains in Captain Pace's comiDany, and lo-
cated at Farmington. They removed to- Paysoin, thenoe
to Manti, and in '54 came to Ephraim, assisting in
building the fort. Henry has always followed farming,
now owns sixty acres of land. Took pai-t in the Walker
war at Payson, in Sanpete and in Dixie. He lived here
three j-ears, in Spring City three yeai-s and in Dixie seven
3^ears, returning again to his present place. Was a mem-
ber of the CHty Council two years. His first wife, mar-,
ried in Ephraim, was Elizabeth Whitlock. She has four
living children: ^Melinda, Healon, Olive E. and Lula L.
Second wife was Lucy A., daughter of Redick and Lucy
Allred. She has three children: Newton H., Lucy A.
and Redick E.
5AYL0R, HON. GEORGE, a pioneer of '59, son of
Thomas and Hannah, was bom in Woodborough,
Nottinghamshire, England, March 16, 1830. He was
raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church, and in
March, 1853, started for L^tah, crossed the plains in Cap-
tain Harmon's train, arriving in Salt Lake City October
16, 1853. In '56 he reti>rned to England on a two years'
mission. In the fall of '59 he located at Manti, and in the
spring of '60 came to Ephraim. He learned the trade of
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 345
sawyer and followed it for thirty years, giving uj) the
work in '95. flais also carried on fanning. Was elected
the first Mayor of Ephraini and held the office three
terms. A membefr of the' Legislature in 1868-69-70. Took
part in the Black Hawk war. Served as bishop's counsel-
lor for a number of years and is a member of the high
council and stake recordea'. Was married in Salt Lake
City to Mary A. Quinn. They had seven children. Maiy
A., Harriet, George, Elizabeth, Thomas, Zina and Pre-
sendia. Second wife was Ohai-lotte E. Leggett.
SHOjMPSON, ANDHEW, SK., farmer, son of Thomas
and Dorthea, was born in Falgverslov, Denmark,
December 4, 1831. He was raised on a farm, joined
the Monnon church in '53, and came to Utah, crossing
the plains in an ox-train under Captain Fosgren, and
located in Spring City. The company was short of pro-
visions and Andrew with others went to Utah county and
worked for food. Advised to go to Manti by the author-
ity of the church on account of Indian troubles. Andrew
lived with John Beal and in the sj)ring of '54 came to
Ephraim among the first settlere. They built a fort and
lived inside it. He received twenty acres of land and en-
gaged in farming. Was active in the Black Hawk war,
standing guard and doing his share. He is first counsel-
lor to the bishop. Was married in Ephraim November
21, 1857, to Ohristena, daughtei- of Andrew and Anna
Jensen, born in Denmark August 6, 1837. She came here
in '57, pulling a handcart 1,300 miles. Her parents
came the same year and died here. Her children are:
Andrew, Jr., Diantha C, Thomas P., Hannah M., Eliza-
beth A., Daniel H. and Joseph M., living; Anna M.,
James and Sena, deceased.
^H0:MPS0N, NEILS, farmer, woolgrower and mer-
V3 chant, son of Peter and Dorthea, was bom in the
island of Falster, Denmark, January 23, 1846. The
family came to Ephraim in October, 1854, where Neils
grew up. He engaged in freighting produce to the min-
ing camps of Utah and Nevada from 1869 to 1879. He
took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the engage-
346 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ments in Salina Canyon and Grass Valley. In 1879-80 he
went on a mission to Denmark. On his return he took
a homestead at Chester, where he resided three years,
then returned to Ephraim and engaged in the woolgrow-
ing business. Now owns about 4,000 sheep; has a one-
half interest in the Gunnison roller mills and is a director
in the Central Utah Wool Compam^ at Manti, In Janu-
ary, 1898, he purchased the general store of Peter
Greaves, Jr., and his sons conduct the business in an
obliging and successful way. His first wife was Caroline
Schwalbe, who had two children. Wife and children
died. Was married again in Ephraim to Mary C Hjer-
min, a native of Norway. She has had eight children;
Jennie, Nels A., Blanche, Joseph H., Jacob P., Agnes C.
and Leander T., living; lialph E., deceased.
SJIOMPSON, HON. PETEK, fanner and sheepraiser,
son of Peter P. and Mary, was born in Ephraim
July 17, 1800. His parents came from Denmark in
'54 and located in Ephraim. Father was a prominent
man, an earnest churchman and hard worker for good
roads and public improvements. He paid the emigration
fares of many poor people and was well liked by every-
body. Father died in 1875, mother died in 1890. Peter
was raised on a farm and turned his attention to shee]>
raising, now having a large herd. He was the oldest
child and did much to support and care for his parents.
In '90 he was elected a member of the City Council. Was
Justice of the Peace one year; Mayor of the city two
years, and a member of the State Legislature, elected on
the Republican ticket. Was married in 1866 to Lena
Anderson, who died one year later, leaving one child,
which died at the age of six years. Married again Octo-
ber 4, 1892, to Maria, daughter of Neils and Mary Peter-
son, born in Ephraim. They have had three children:
Effie and Senia M., living; Marie, deceased.
^HORPE, CHRISTIAN L., farmer, son of Lars and
03 Bodild Peterson, was born in Denmark Januaiy 5,
1834. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon
church and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 347
train under Oapt. Saundere, reaching Epbraim Septem-
ber 12, 1863. Worked at different occupations until after
the Indian war, when he bought a small farm, now has
fifty acres. Was a Lieutenant of minutemen during the
Black Hawk war and took an active part. He was at the
mill in Ephraim canyon when several were killed by
Indians. Seryed as a member of the City Council four
years and has held seyeral minor offices. Is a member of
the High Council and was bishop of the North Ward over
two years. Was married in Denmark June 8, 1855, to
Anna M., daughter of Mads and Mette Knudsen, born in
Denmark December 13, 1832. They have five living chil-
dren: Thomas, Christian L., Mary A., Andrew L. and
Josejjh. Second wife was Kirsty Sorensen. She has five
children : Hannah, Charles, Laura, Callie and David.
SllOKPE, HIKAIM, farmer, son of William and Char-
lotte Ciiise, was born in Ephraim May 2, 1862. His
parents were English and came to Utah about 1854,
locating in Ephraim in 1857. Father was a music
teaclier and leader of the Tabernacle choir several years.
He was killed east of Ephraim in '65 during the Black
Hawk war. IMother is still living in Nephi. Hiram was
raised here and was engaged eight years in getting out
lumber, then working a shingle mill. Has eighty acres
of land and is now engaged in farming and stockraising.
WsLS manied in Logan Temple March 10, 1886, to Mary
D., daughter of A.,C. and Mary E. Anderson Nielson,
born in Ephraim. They have had six children: William
E., Mary C, Ada P. and Nina V., living; Amo® H, and
Andrew E., deceased.
I I CKERMANN, C. A., of the firm of C. A. Uckermann
CJ & Co., planing mill, son of Johan and Annetta, was
born in Bergen, Norway, January 31, 1842. He
learned the trade of railroad engineer and car builder.
Joined the Mormon church in '56 and came to Utah in
'63, crossing the plains in Capt. Saunder's ox-train, and
located in Ephraim. He began making spinning wheels
and in '66 built a shop, where he manufactured shingles
348 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and furnitiue. lu '70 lie put iu the first planing mill in
Sanpete county at the present site, changing- it in '94 to
a steam mill. It is now fitted Avith machinery for making
all kinds of building material and chopping feed. He
also has a sawmill attached. Was an active man during
the Black Hawk war. His first wife, married in Eph-
raim, was Johanna Larsen. She had three sons: Charles,
Albert and Andrew. Second wife was Katrina Ericksen
of Ephraim. She had six children: Agnes, Hannah,
Maggie, Ernest, Bertha and Irena. Third wife was Chris-
tina Larsen. No children.
1 I AlITLOCK, CHARLES, saddle and harnessmaker,
\XJ ^<'i^ '^'f Andrew and Hannah, was bor-ii in Eay
county, Missouri, January 4, 1833. His parents
were among the early members of the Mormon church,
passing through all the persecutions in Missouri and
Illinois. He came to Utah in '51, di*iving seven yoke of
oxen for Livingston and Kincaid. Stopped in Manti for
a time, locating in Spring City and then returning to
Manti on account of Indians, finally locating in Ephraim
in '54, The family then consisted of his father, three
sons and five daughters. They assisted in building the
fort and took part in the Indian Avars, his brother Andrew
was wounded by an arrow, but recovered. Father died
in Ephraim in 'G5. Charles learned the harness trade in
Missouri and has folloAAed it about thirty years. He owns
a thirty-five-acre fann near Mayfield. Was constable
seven years and City Marshal one year. His wife was
Caroline M., daughter of Eleazer and Caroline King, born
in New York, They were married in Spring City Febru-
avy 1, 1853, and haA'e six children: Charles, George,
Caroline, 'S^'arren, John and Hannah,
1 f /ILLARDSON, CHRISTIAN, JR,, farmer, son of
\XJ Christian and Mary, was bom in Ephraim No-
vember 6, 1870, He was raised on a farm and
when he gTew up engaged in farming. Owns a fine farm
of seventy-five acres at Mayfield, thirty-five acres near
Ephraim and a good brick residence in this city. He was
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 349
one of the organizers of the Ephraim Equitable Creamery
Oompauy, being president about two years. Has aiways
been an active worker in church matters, being one of
the missionary aides to the superintendent of Sunday
schools of the stake, A^^as maiTied in Manti Temple
March 28, 1894, to Lillie, daughter of George and Kisty
Larsen, born in Ephraim December 22, 1871. They have
two children: Maiy A., boiii January 21, 1895, and Kisty
()., September 10, 1890. Mr. Willardson went on a mis-
sion for two years, leaving home May 3, 1898.
1 I /iLLARDSON, CHEISTIAN, deceased, one of the
\XJ hrst settlers of Ei>hraim, was born, in Denmark
April G, 1810. He was left an orphan when very
small and on his own resources. Started Avith nothing
but soon obtained a farm and became quite comfortable.
He joined the Moinnon church about '51 and in '52 started
with his wife for Utah, crossed the plains by ox-train in
Capt. Fosgren's company, reaching Spring City in the
fall of '53. Was soon driven to Manti by Indians, and in
the spring of '54 came to Ephraim and helped build the
fort. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war and
passed through all the trials of grasshopi>ers and Indians
incident to early days. He had an interest in the lirst
burr mill, and finally organized a company and built the
Climax lioller Mill, of which he was president and the
principal stockholder till his death. Was engaged in
merchandising, his store being later incorporated as tlie
Co-op. He constructed a tannery and caiTied on farming
and freighting produce to market. Was a leading man
in the community. Bought a buiT mill in jMayfield and
changed it to the present roller process, now owned by
the family. Performed a mission to Denmark and
brought several emigrants to Utah. Was first married
in Denmark in April, 1851, to Karen Peterson. She has
five children living: Willard, Christina, Erastus C,
Joseph and Maria. Second wife was Mary Larson. She
has four children: Chnstian, Caroline, Andrew and
James. She had two children by a former marriage:
Mary A. Allred and Mena Oviatt. Third wife was Ann
k
350 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
K. Sorenson, boru in Denmark November 10, 1849. She
came to Ephraim in September, 1871, was married No-
vember 13, 1871, and has four children: Annie, wife of
James R. AVare; Loiinda, wife of Lester Braithwaite;
Peter and John.
I I /ILLARDSON, EEASTUS, son of Christian and
^J^ Caroline Sorenson, was born in Ephraim Febru-
aiy 6, 1858. His parents came from Denmark in
•52, crossing' the plains in Capt. Fosgren's compam^, and
located in Ephraim in '54. He was raised on a farm and
freighted pi-oiluce to the mining camps of Utah and
Nevada for several years. Learned to be a miller in his
father's mill — the Staj' — and in '88 went on a two years'
mission to Denmark. On his return he took charge of the
Climax Ivoller Mill; now owns an interest and is superin-
tendent. Is president of the Junction Co-op and has an
intewst in the Mayfield Eoller Mill at Mayfleld. He owns
a farm and operates it. Is a bishop's counsellor. Was
majTied in Salt Lake City December 9, 1880, to Caroline
B., daughter of Tora and Margaret A. Hansen Thurston,
born in Ei)hraim July 6, 1862. They have had eight chil-
dren: Ann C, I^ennie L., Erastus L., Sarah G. and an
infant, living; Mai-gai-et L., Victoria and Leland, de-
ceased. , •!] !f^l|p
FAIRVIEW.
FAIKVIEW is situated at the north end of Sanpete
Valley, six miles from Mt. Pleasant, and as the
name implies, commands an excellent view of the
^reat granaiy extending south even beyond Manti, thirty
miles distant. This magniticent location was selected in
1859 as a suitable spot for forming a colony, and a band
of brave veterans, consisting of James H. Jones, Henry
W. Sanderson, Lindsay A. Brady, Jehu Cox, Isaac Y.
Vance and others left their families in the fort at Mt.
Pleasant and erected homes, which were surrounded by
a small fort, on the site of the present city. The follow-
ing spring they removed to the new quarters and pro-
ceeded to constnict ditches for imgating crops. The
most conseiwative men estimated that there was suffi-
cient water to supply tw^enty-five or thirty families, and
therefore advised new settlers to seek other more favored
localities.
The present population, numbering probaMy 1,800
comfortably situated farmers, stockraisers, woolgrowers
and horticulturists, demonstrates that the fear of over-
crowding was not well grounded, and even today the
boundaiies are increasing and the city growing in com-
mercial importance with every annual round in the cycle
of time. But, these indications of happiness, luxuiy and
wealth were not obtained without many hard struggles
against Indians, cold and hunger, mixed with disappoint-
ment in harvesting croj)S and consequent poverty and dis-
tress of the pioneers. The settlement was known as
North Bend until 1864, when a postofflce was obtained
and the present appropriate title, Fairview, was suggest-
ed by Archibald Anderson, Sr., to Orson Hyde, then pres-
ident of Sanpete Stake. Being a frontier town, the peo-
ple were kept in constant dread of Indian depredations,
352 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and many of tlie crimes of tiie redmen recorded in the
county history were committed in this vicinity.
In 18()G the Indians became so troublesome and nu-
merous that the settlers were forced to leave their homes
and seek refuge in the larger settlements. The men re-
turned that fall, however, and erected a larger and
sti'onger fort, in which the families were sheltered until
the Black Hawk war ceased and peace was declared. A
plain narrative of the many hardships endured in these
ti'^'ing days cannot give any idea of the days and
Tiionths of long suffering, anxiety and privations
of the primitive colonists, Avho entered upon the
lands of sagebrush and cacti, with earnest resolu-
tions to conquer their foes, reclaim the desert and erect
])ermanent homes for themselves and families. The In-
dians and giasshoppers came from the mountains and
canyons to i)illage and destroy homes, crops and cattle
and lay waste the land of the colonists. But the people
were men and women of strong muscular force, inured
to hardships and determined to crown their efforts with
success.
Fairview was incorporated as a city, by act of the
Legislature, Februaiy 10, 1872, and included twenty
square miles. In the fall of this year the tinal treaty of
peace with the Indians was signed at Mi. Pleasant and
the Black Hawk war closed, leaving the people at liberty
tc till the soil unmolested. With no further obstacles to
progress and a municipal administration as protection,
the community began to prosper. Irrigation canals were
constructed, mercantile establishments opened and saw-
mills erected for the manufacture of lumber. The co-
operative plan governed in all public enterprises and the
general welfare of the people was considered in every
transaction of a public nature. The results of such a pol-
icy are noticeable in the solid financial institutions, mer-
cantile houses, creamery, sawmills and other branches of
iudustiy now standing as monuments to entei*prise, hon-
esty and a union of individual interests.
The Co-op store was among the first financial invest-
ments, commencing on a very limited scale and growing
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 353
witli the city to its present dimensions. Hon. Peter
Sundwall was the first manager under whose wise direc-
tion the institution prospered. The present manager,
Hyrum De Fries, is an able and capable business man,
and transacts the great volume of business in a most
creditable manner. The company carries a general stock
of 114,000 in merchandise, dry goods, groceries, farm im-
plements and machinery' and transacts a good business
in lumber, sheep and grain. In addition to the store, the
company has two sawmills, and owns an interest in the
Union Eoller Mills and the Co-op sheep herd.
Swen and Lars Nielson are most enterprising and
much respected citizens and have a well stocked general
supply house which is a credit to the city. They began
as poor boys and have climbed the ladder of prosperity
until they are known as the largest farmers and mer-
chants in the northern end of Sanpete county. They
cany a stock of |12,000 to |15,000 of general merchan-
dise and do an enormous business. The}^ also own 1200
acres of land and are engaged in farming, stockraising
and woolgrowing. The business of buying and selling
sheep and cattle in which they are engaged furnishes
a market for local growers and distributes many thous-
ands of dollars annually among the people of Fairview
and vicinity
The irrigation question is an important feature of
success in Fairview and vicinity, and several companies
have been incorporated to properl^^ control and distrib-
ute the irirgation waters. The Gooseberiy and Cotton-
wood In'igation company, with a capital stock of |20,000,
was incoi-porated February 25, 1890. The Meadow Irri-
gation company, with a capitalization of |500, was incor-
porated May 3, 1890. The Oak Creek Irrigation company
was incorporated February 18, 1889, with a capital stock
of 12,210. The Birch Creek Irrigation company, with a
capital stock of |1,000, was incorporated March 11, 1889.
The Mammoth Eeservoir company, incorporated March
4, 1890, with headquarters at Manti, contemplates the
impounding of the waters of Gooseberry creek near this
place, and utilizing the vast volume now running to
354 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
waste for irrigating- a large area of desert land in the
valley below this city and throughout the county.
In 1890 the Eio Grande Western railroad was com-
pleted through the city and a highway of commerce
opened for all home products. This stimulated the lum-
ber business, which has become one of the great money
producing industries of the city, and until the Govern-
ment agents so rigidly enforced the timber cutting laws,
many of the most representative citizens w^ere engaged
in lumbering. The railroad put Fairview in communi-
cation with the markets of the world, furnishing the
marts for consuming the surplus products of ranch and
range, thereby making of this city one of the leading
shipping points of Sanpete county. The farms have been
extended to include Oak Creek and the surrounding dis-
trict and Fairview^ proper is rapidly becoming a large
and prosperous agricultural community, with her bor-
ders enlarging year by year to a rich and contented col-
ony of industrious husbandmen.
Soon after the opening of the coal mines at Wales,
the Deseret Coal and Coke company was organized by Ca-
nute Peterson, John H. Hougaard and others, to develop
the rich coal fields near Fairview. The mine is located
fifteen miles northeast of this city and a twelve foot vein
of fine fuel has been uncovered for many years. This in-
dustry has been operated principally by residents of Fair-
view, Ephraim and Manti, and has furnished an addi-
tional business impetus to the place. The New York
mine, located near the Deseret, yields a fine quality of
bituminous coal and has been worked for the past quar-
ter of a century. Other mineral deposits near the city
have attracted the attention of local and foreign pros-
pectors, and much money has been expended in develop-
ing the various claims. The rich coal measures are no
doubt indications of the presence of iron and other de-
posits which time will discover and add another import-
ant industry to the numerous resources of this favored
community.
The Latter-day Saints organized a ward and erected
a meeting-house soon after the settlement was begun,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 855
and Amasa Tucker was appointed the Presiding Bishop .
The several church societies, including Sunday School,
Relief Society, JNIutual Improvement Associations, Pri-
maries, Quorums and other organizations were added,
and the church has nourished along with the prosperity
of the people. The people are noted at home and abroad
for their honesty, temperance and general moral attrib-
utes, due to the high religious sentiment and absence of
saloons and other temptations to the young. Bishop
James C. Peterson, who was honored as a member of the
Constitutional convention, now presides over the ward in
a satisfactory manner, being well liked by the people.
No poverty or beggary is noticed throughout the ward
and the members ai^e honestly and conscientiously living
their religion.
A mission school was opened in 1881 by Miss Sara
Sorenson, a pupil of the Wasatch Academy at Mt. Pleas-
ant. This was under the auspices of the Presbyterian
Board of Missions, and though hampered by many incon-
veniences, prospered beyond expectations. After three
years Miss M. Fishback followed as teacher and remained
for five years, when Misses Mary Nielsen and Sadie Meil-
ing continued the school. They were from the Wasatch
Academy at Mt. Pleasant. An old dwelling house with
a lot was purchased and in 1894 a chapel was erected.
The Misses Sadie McOlure and Nettie Gray are the pres-
ent efficient instructors and the school is a popular edu-
cational institution. Religious services have been held
by Rev. E. N. Mui-phy and Elder James Todd of Mt.
Pleasant, and several additions to the church have been
made. The members hold fellowship with the church in
Mt. Pleasant until an organization shall be effected in
Fairview.
The people of Fairview have always been interested
in educating the young and have provided good school
houses and able instructors. Many of the representative
young men and women of Sanpete's educational affairs
are residents of this city, and numerous students of both
sexes have graduated from the higher schools and col-
leges of the State. An excellent public school system is
356 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
conducted under the present able management of Prof.
A. U. Miner, principal, assisted by O. M. Sanderson,
Heber Olsen, Annie D. Stevens and Helena Anderson,
all competent and capable instructors. The school trus-
tees for 1898 are: Hon. Samuel Bills, Hon. Peter Sund-
wall and Lewis Larson. The enumeration for 1898 gives
Fairview a school poulation of 197 pupils, with a valua-
tion of 15,862.50 for school property.
The Union Koller Mill is one of the results of co-
operative efforts in behalf of the city, and an indication
of enterprise characteristic of the prominent citizens.
This is a fifty-baiTel mill, well equipped, Avith all mod-
ern machinery for doing first-class custom and commer-
cial Avork. The mill is leased by John A. A\ alker and
Hans P. Hansen, two popular citizens, who keep it run-
ning all the year 'round. Fairview flour finds a ready
market everywhere and the supply is never equal to the
demand. The mill is appreciated as supplying a good
home market for much of the wheat for which Fairview
farms are noted for producing.
The Fairview Creamery is owned by the people,
through a co-operation of capital and labor, and is a
credit to the industrious fanners and a money-producing
concern for the city. Hon. Swen O. Nielson is the able
and efficient manager, under whose direction the com-
pany has made a success and pays handsome dividends.
The manufacture of butter and cheese is carried on at all
seasons and a ready cash market obtained for all the pro-
ducts. This has stimulated the people to the purchasing
and feeding of better cows and resulted in a constant
cash income to many farmers in the vicinity, who supply
the creamery with milk.
Fairview people have always been noted for their
love of amusements and the home talent developed in
theatrical performances. As a natural I'esult the city
has a Social Hall and Eclipse pavilion devoted to danc-
ing, public meetings and dramatic entertainments. On
politics the citizens have been the same as in other set-
tlements throughout the county, in that the People's
Paj:ty has always controlled, until National parties were
JAIVlKS ANDKRSON.
1<\\ 1 KN'IKW.
JOHN ANDERSON,
FAIRVIEW.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 357
organized. The two parties are about equally represented
and several prominent men have been elected to State
and county offices from this city. Among the most rep-
resentative official citizens are Hons. James C. Peterson,
Peter Sundwall, Swen O. Nielson and Samuel Bills, who
have held important offices.
In 1895 the Sanpete County Poor House w^as com-
pleted and became a fixed institution added to the busi-
ness interests of Fairview. It is an elegant brick struc-
ture, situated in a beautiful spot, one and one-half miles
northeast of the city and suiTounded by a fine farm and
orchard. The inmates ai-e few, but are well cared for by
competent and trained attendants, under the able man-
agement of Jordan Brady. This acquisition to the busi-
ness of Fairview was obtained chiefly through the earn-
est labors of Hon. Swen O. Xielson and Thomas D. Rees,
who at the time of location were County Selectmen.
Fairview has all the prominent business houses and
tradesmen represented by similar sized cities; an excel-
lent water supply and perfect system of distribution; un-
excelled climate for fruit-growing and gardening; an
industrious, peaceable and educated community of lib-
erty-loving people; numerous mineral deposits of coal
and other valuable metals; fine building stone and many
lumber mills, manufacturing native timber; and a future
of untold wealth and happiness for the present and com-
ing generations. The municipal matters are well man-
aged by good men, alive to the interests of the city and
economical disbursement of funds. Hon. Lorenzo Peter-
son presides as ]Mayor. Heber 01 sen is Justice of the
Peace and H. W. Sanderson, Jr., Constable.
Fairview has a nice public library containing over
700 volumes; is connected with adjoining towns by pub-
lic telephone and has some of the most representative cit-
izens in the county. When volunteers were called for in
the war with Spain, Chas. Asplund enlisted. He was
soon promoted to the position of Sergeant in Company
B, Utah Battery, now located at Manila. James Swenson
is also in the Government service at the Presidio, Califor-
nia, as an expert horseman.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF FAIRVIEW.
A I^LRED, JAMES M., farmer, sou of Isaac and Julia
H A. Taylor, was boru in Caldwell county, Mo., Feb-
/ ruary 14, 1839. The family were driven out when
lie was three weeks old, and in '15 removed to Garden
Grove, Iowa, then to Council Bluffs^ and in '51 stai"ted
for Utah, father being Captain of lift}' wagons. In the
company were not less than thirty AUreds, James' father
bringing two wives and eleven children. They i*eached
Salt Lake City in August and settU'd in Kaysward. In
'53 father went on a three years' mission to England . In
'58 they removed to Ephraim, and in '59, James and
brother, Sydney II. and Al Zal>riskie with five yoke of
cattle, were the hrst to drive on the present site of Mt.
Pleasant. Father died in Mt. Tleasant; mother living in
Cache county. JamevS lived there till '02, then bought a
fifteen acre farm in Fa.irview, whei"e h(^ now owns sev-
ent\'-five acres. He had a. meat market for several years.
Was Constable and jMarshal twelve years. In '81 he went
on a mission to Tennessee and Alabama. Was maiTied
March 2-7, 1860, to Maiw F., daughter of Isaac Y. and
Martha E. Vance, born in Hancock county, 111., Septem-
ber 6, 1841. They had eleven children, Mai-tha E.. Mar-
tin W,. Isaac W., Sarah F., Mary A., Minnie A., Ernest
E., Lawrence and Edgar L., living; Ann E. and George
A., deceased. Manied again May IG, 1868, to Christiana
Anderson. She had eleven children, James C, John F.,
Emanuel, Louis, Junius S., Legrande, Frederick H. and
Dorcas A., living; Mary E., Minerva and Iduma deceased.
He has had twenty-eight grandchildren.
ANDERSON, JAMES, farmer, son of Archibald and
r\ Agnes A damson, was born in Scotland, October 3,
' 1842. His parents came to Fairwiew in March, 1860,
where he was raised on a fann. He owns a nice farm of
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 359
seventy acres and has 3,000 sheep. Is president of the
Co-op store; director in the Union Eoller Mills Co., and
stockholder in the Creamery and Social Hall companies.
Took an active part in the Black Hawk war. Was a
member of the City Council for several years. He went
back to the Missouri river with Bishop Seely after emi-
grants, being with the company when six men were
drowned in Green river. Assisted in rescuing the troops
from Salt Lake City when surrounded by Indians in
Thistle Valley during the Black Hawk war. Is a mem-
ber of the Twenty-Sixth Quorum of Seventies. Was mar-
ried in FaiiwioAV, January 1, 1866, to Hannah M., daugh-
ter of Elam and Hannah Cheney, born in Salt Lake City,
They have had nine children: James, Jr., Hannah E., Ma-
tilda D., Archie E., Elam IL, Agues, Sylvia R. and Loren
A., living; John W., deceased.
A XDERSOX, JOHX, farmer and stockman, son of
M Archibald and Agnes Adamson, was bom in Glas-
/ gow, Scotland, July 28, 1840. His father came to
Utah in '55, mother and three sons coming in '56, crossing
the plains in a handcart company under Capt. Daniel
McArthur. The family had their own cart and started
from Iowa City. They settled ten miles south of Salt
Lake City, then removed to Spanish Fork, and in '60
came to Faii-^iew and helped build the fort. Father was
a prominent man in the church and died here in '68.
Mother died here August 19, 1891. John worked in the
coal mines in Scotland till he came to Utah. He took ten
acres of land when he came here and now owns 100
acres and 2,500 sheep. Took part in the Black Hawk
war, being one of the minutemen. He made two trips
to l?ichfiel(l to assist the people in removing from there
during the Indian troubles. Was a member of the City
Council for twelve years. Served as superintendent of
the Sunday School for several years, and is a member of
tlijB Twenty-Sixth Quorum of Seventies. Has always
been an active, public-spirited man. Is a stockhokler in
the Creamery and Co-op store. Was man-ied in Wales,
Utah, Febiiiaiy 20, 1863, to Helena R., daughter of
o60 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Thomas aud Ma,i'}>aret D. Eees, bom in Wales (Old Couu-
try), ^Novenibei' 5, 1846. They have had eleven children:
Agnes J., Archibald K., Sarah A., Leonora, Helena, Ter-
resa, John E., Maud M. and Margaret G., living; others
died in infancy.
f\ NDERSON, PETEE, fanner, son of Jens and (Innnel,
K| was born in Christiania, Norway, Decembe]" 22,
/ 1857. The family joined the Mormon church, and
in '7^ he came to Utah, locating in Salt Lake City, where
he lived six years. He worked in the mining camps for
a time, settled in Fairview in '70, and in '88 located at
Oak Creek, where he owns a farm of seventy-five acres
and a nice brick residence. He is first counsellor to the
president of the Y. M. M. I. A. Was married in Salt Lake
City March 14, 1877, to Lena Peterson, a native of Nor-
way. They have ten children: Peter, Lily, ^Nlaiy, John,
Oscar, Gundy, Jennie, Andrew, Nora and Elva.
r\ NDEKSON, HANS, brother of Peter, was born in
H Norway March 30, 18r)L He came to Utah in 1875,
' located at Fairview and worked around tlu^ mining
camps till '83, when he settled at Oak Creek, where he
has forty acres of land. Is a. member of the quorum of
Seventies and counsellor to the president of the Y. M. M.
I. A. Was married in Salt Lake City October 11, 1883,
to Katrina E. Neilson, born in Sweden. They have four
children: Hans L., Levi A., Wallace S. and Clara L.
BILLS FKANKLIN K., gardener, son of John and
Sarah E., was born in Nauvoo, Illinois, May 22,
1845. The family came to Utah when he was small,
father went to California, and died. ^Mother married again
and started for California, but died on the road from the
effect of an accidental gunshot in the arm. Franklin and
his brothers were bound out to other families who came
to Utah about '60. He lived in Dixie for a time,' then
in Beaver, and in "60 came to Fairview, where he owns
a small place and garden. In '64 he went to the Missouri
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 361
river after eiuigraiits. Tctok an attive part iu the Black
Hawk war as a iiiiiiuteiuan and interpreter, liaving
learned the Indian langnage when a boj'. In '74 he was
called as a missionary to labor among the Lamanites at
Indianola, where he remained one 3'ear, and is said to
have been the most efficient man ever sent among the
Indians. Through his eiforts 147 Indians were baptized.
He raised the tirst crop of grain at Indianola. He has
passed through many hardships and dangers among the
Indians and is a tyidcal pioneer. Was married in Beaver
November 3, 1863, to Nancy A. Davidson, born in Nauvoo,
Illinois, June 26, 1846. Thev have six living children:
Nancv E., Sarah J., Franklin R., John C, p]ffie M. and
Ann A.
BILLS, HON. SAMUEL, farmer and stockraiser, son of
John and Elizabeth Scott, was born in Council
Bluffs, Iowa, March 22, 1848. His parents joined
the Mormon church and in '49 came to Utah, locating
ten miles south of Salt Lake City. Soon after locating
father started for California and died on the road in '50.
Mother married and removed with Samuel to California,
where she died. In '58 he came to Utah with David H,
Jones and family, stop})ing in Mt. Pleasant in '59, in
Fairview in '60, then to St. (leorge in '62 and in '65 re-
turned to Fairview. In '66 he went to the Missouri river
iifter emigrants. Took part in the Black Hawk war and
was in two or three skirmishes Avitli Indians. He pur-
chased a farm and now owns twenty-eight acres and en-
gaged in farming, stockraising and woolgrowing. Was
a member of the City Council several years and Mayor
three years. In '80 he went on a mission of one year to
Georgia. Is one of the bishop's counsellors, a school
trustee and an active worker iu educational matters.
A^'as married in Fairview September 12, 1867, to Ophelia
A., daughter of Edmund and Sarah Howell, born in
Council" Bluffs, Iowa, Januaiw 16, 1852. They have had
twelve children: Sarah E., Samuel D., John E., Mary E.,
Oelestia O., Jordan E., Martha E., Charles O., Annie M.
and James S., living; William (1. and Hazel M., deceased.
362 HISTORY 01 SANPETE COUNTY.
BRADY, WARREN P., farmer, son of Lindsay A. and
Elizabeth Hendrickson, was born in Calloway
county, Kentucky, December 30, 1836. His parents
joined the Mormon church about '34, and when War-
ren was a child removed to Missouri and passed through
all the persecutions of the Moi-mons in Missouri and
Illinois. In '50 they came to Utah, crossing the plains
in Capt. Warren Foster's train, and located at Union,
twelve miles south of Salt Lake City. Father was a
prominent man in church matters. In April, 1859, War-
r<'n and family removed to Mt. Pleasant, being the
fifth wagon on the ground. The next fall he took up
twenty acres of land near Fairview, and in '60 built a
l«ig house. He wrote Brigham Young, making applica-
tion to settle Fairview, and was one of the first of five
to arrive here on March 17. They had built the fort and
lived in it for a time. He took part in the Black Hawk
war and was in many excursions against the Indians.
Served as a member of the City Council for many years.
Was married in Liuion Fort, May 6, 1856, to Rachel,
daughter of Jehu and Sarah Cox, born in Missouri March
27, 1836. They have had fifteen children, eleven living:
liosannah, Simeon, Rachael A., Sarah J., Marion, Lind-
^ey, Elias, Heber, Martha, IMarilla and Perry.
BRADY, JORDAN, son of Lindsey A. and Elizabeth
A., was born in Nauvoo, Hancock county, Illinois,
June 7, 1843. Father was a prominent church man
and helped build the Nauvoo Temple. In 1850 the fam-
ily came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train, un-
der Capt. Warren Foote, and located at Union Fort, Salt
Lake county, till '59, when they came to Fairview.
Father took part in both the Walker and Black Hawk
wars as a home guard and performed a. mission to the
Southei*n States. He died in '85. Jordan took an ac-
tive part in the Black Hawk war, being in the engage-
ment at Fish Lalce. Was a member of the City Council
for two years and served as Assessor and Collector. Is
Second counsellor to Bishop Peterson. Was ordained a
Patriarch on June 18, 1893, by Apostle F. M. Lvman. In
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 863
'66 lie went ou a mission to the Missouri river after
^mijirants. In '96 lie was appointed Superintendent of
the County poor farm, which position he still holds, be-
ing satisfactoiw to all concerned. He is a stockholder in
the Gooseberry and Cottonwood Reseawoir company, and
a prominent and representative man. Was married in
Fairview, December 10, 1861, to Mary L., daughter of
Edmond W. and Sarah Howell, born in New York State,
November 27, 1811. She came to Utah in '52 and to
Fairview in '60. They have had thirteen children, Jor-
dan H., Keziah L., Lindsey E., Martha E., Mary E., Wil-
lis A., Sarah IM., Ada C, Eadna A., Warren A., Ophelia
^., Millie R., living, and Samuel J., deceased.
/QARLSTON, JOSEPH C, railroader, son of Hans and
\ ^Margai-et, was born in Fairview, May 11, 1861. He
was raised here and engaged in mining for some
years. Is at j>resent engaged with the Rio Grande West-
ern Railway company, in which position he has worked
for several years. Is a member of the Y. M. ^1. I. A. and
an honest, industrious and representative young man.
Was married in Logan Temple, October 2, 1885, to Han-
rali, daughter of Henry and Mary Wilcox, born in
Mt. Pleasant, April 13, 1868. They have four chil-
ilren, Joseph Delos, Hamnah C, Edna M. and Ralph C.
IQARLSTON, HENRY J., miner, son of Hans and Es-
V ther L., was bom in Fairview, April 4, 1861. He
was raised here and received his education from
the common schools. Has been instrumental in sinking
most of the wells in Fairview. Served as a Sunday-school
teacher three years and ward teacher in the lesser priest-
hood live years. Has acted as missionaiy for the Y. M.
M. I. A. and is an earnest church worker. Is a stock-
holder in the Sanpitch Ditch company and during the
past three years has been engaged as a butcher. Was
married in the Logan Temple, January 20, 1888, to Ida
C, daughter of John F. Fechser of Mt. Pleasant, born
October 26, 1869. They have two living children, Ida B.
iind Sarah L.
364 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
0 HRISTENSEN, JOHN W., manufacturer and dealer
V^ in lumber, son of Frederick and Sophia, was born
in St. Thomas, Lincoln county, Nevada, July 20,
1867. The family came to Fairview when he was small
and have resided here siuce, father being a photographer.
John was raised here and has followed the lumber busi-
ness, has a portable mill and saws lumber in the canyon®.
AYas mamed in Logan Temple, April 20, 1887, to Laura,
daughter of Heniy and Sarah J. Sanderson, born in Fair-
view, March 7, 1869. They have had five children, Wil-
liam, Lee E., Aaron and Harold living; Laura, decea,sed.
/QLEMENT, DAEIUS S., gardener and fruitgrower,
\ son of Thomas and Betsej^, was born in New York,
November 21, 1831. He came West and was bap-
tized into the Mormon church at Council Bluff's, Iowa, in
"16, coming to Utah in '48 in President Brigham
Young's company. He located in Salt Lake county and
resided there for about fourteen years, when he went to
St. George and remained about six yea.rs, then came to
Fairvie^'^, where he has since resided. He was the Fair-
view miller for eight yeairs and is now engaged in garden-
irg and fruitgro^^ing, having a beautiful place, made so
through hard labor and perseverance, for which he is
noted. In '62 lie went to the Missouri river after emi-
grants. He is an energetic worker, a thoroughly reliable
man, and a much respected citizen of Fairview. Was
married at Union Fort, Salt Lake county, November 27,
1859, to Louisa, daughter of Easton and Abigail Kelsey,
born August 9, 1844. They have liad ten children, Dar-
ius A., Easton, Oliver, Nancy A., Jesse W., Orin F., Amo»
B., Thomas A. and Clarence, living; Elizabeth, deceased.
/^OX, AMASA B., farmer and stockraiser, son of Or-
\ ville S. and Elvira P. Mills, was bom in Manti,
March 25, 1861. His father was a native of New
York, mother native of Ohio. They came to Utah in '47
in Capt. Charles Eich's company, father being Captain
ef a ten and mother driving a team. First settled at
Sessions, and in the fall of '49 removed to Manti and
camped under the quarr\^ Father took part in the In-
SWEN O. NIKLSON,
FAIRVIF.W.
JOHN A. WALKER,
FAIRVIEW.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 365
clian wars and assisted in settling seveiral places in Utali.
He was among the early settlers of Fairsiew, and died
Lere July 4, 1888. He had three families. Amasa's
mother still lives with him, being 78 years of age. He
came in '62 with the family to Fairview and grew up
here. Herded cattle from the time he was 13 till 21
years of age, then bought a farm. Now owns thirty-five
acres and a good dairy. Is a director in the GoosebeiTy
and Cottonwood IiT-igation company, and creamery, and
a member of the City Council. Was mari'ied in Manti
Temple, November 12, 1890, to Annie C, daughter of
Charles K. and Caroline Hansen, born in Fairview, Oc-
tober 21, 1872. They have four children, Amasa I.,
Charles E., Newell B., Harold A. and Eoscoe C.
/J) OX, ORYILLE, farmer, son of Oiwille and Elvira,
\ was born in Sessions settlement. Salt Lake county,
November 29, 1847. His parents removed to Manti
ill '49, among the first settlers in the county, and lived
under the quarry. In '62 mother and family came to
Fairview, where father had built a house in '61. They
have resided here ever since, except two years. Orville
took part in the Black Hawk war, doing guard duty. He
has thirty acres of land one and one-half miles northeast
of Fairview. Was married in Fairview, August 10, 1875,
to Eosannah, daughter of Benjamin and Rosannah
Jones, born July 10, 1857. They have five children, Ida
L., Roy B., Orville M., Tern and Bessie.
/QRUSER, ANNIE E., daughter of Christian and Chris-
V^ tine Peterson, was born in Mount Pleasant, Feb-
ruary 7, 1868. She was married in Salt Lake City,
September 25, 1884, to Christian Cruser. He was a prom-
inent man in church and political affairs. Ser^-ed as pres-
ident of the Elders' quorum and Y. M. M. I. A. and a.
M ard teacher. Was also City Treasurer for one term.
He was born in Fairview, May 9, 1863, and died here No-
vember 18, 1892, leaving her ^^ith two children, Francis.
L. and Laura H.
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366 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
DAY, ELI A., teacbeop audi farmer, son of Abraham
and Charlotte K., was born in Spi-ingville, Utah,
September 23, 1856. In February, '60, the family
removed to Mount Pleasant, where father was quite a
prominent man, being Mayor, member of the City Coun-
cil, City Attorney, and interested in some of the flouring
and sawmills and other industries. He was a genius and
built probably the lirst threshing machine in Mt.
Pleasant. He now resides in Emery county. Mother
died in '72. Eli was raised in Mt. Pleasant to farming
and general work. Attended the district schools till 18
years old, when he entered the Nonnal department of
the Deseret university and graduated. Taught school in
Mt. Pleasant for seven years, being principal six
years. Was a member of the City Council, active in the
Y. M. M. I. A., and superintendent of the Sunday-school
two years. In '83 he eame to Fairvdew and was prin-
cipal of the schools five years. Was principal of the
Emery Stake academy in '90 and '91. Like many others
he entered into polygamy and served five months in the
penitentiary^, being the youngest man in that institu-
tion. Is at present principal of the Milbum schools. Is
City Justice and carries on a small farm. Is a member
of the Council of the Twenty-sixtli Quorum of Seventies
and first assistant su])eiinten(lont of Sunday schools. Is
a teacher of vocal and instrumental music, manager of
the Home Dramatic company, and was eight years a
<'hoir leader. Was married in St. George Temple, June
.19, 1878, to Eliza J., daughter of Nathan and Eliza
Staker, born in Mt. IMeasant. They have eight chil-
dren: Eliza E., Sarah E., Martha U., Dora P., Eli A.
Joseph S., Eoenna M., Alvin D. Second wife married
July 2, 1884, was Elvira E., daughter of Orville S. and
Elvira P. Cox, born in Fairview. She has four children,
Orville C, Abraham E., Eye E. and Ellen H.
FOWLES, HENEY, farmer, son of Timothy and Eliza,
was born in Westershire, England, October 18,
1811. He worked in an iron mill several years,
and in '63 came to Utah, driving four yoke of oxen
across the plains in Capt. White's company. Eeached
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 367
Salt Lake City October 18tb, without any money, and
soon located in Moroni. In 'G7 he came to Fairview,
farmed on shares for a time and bought ten acres, now
owns 100 acres of land. He took part in the Black Hawk
war. Worked one year on the St. George Temple. In 'SI
he was sent to St. John, Arizona, to assist in settling
that country, and was a contractor, merchant and farmer
several years. Returned to Fainiew, but soon went back
to Arizona, where he was president of the Co-op store for
several years. Is a stockholder in the Co-op store, sheep
herd and flour mills and a representative citizen. Was
married Februaiy 20, 1866, to Elizabeth, daughter of
Eichard and Mary Graham. She died in Arizona Novem-
ber 3, 1887, and he married in Logan April 19, 1888, to
Sarah E., daughter of Jacob and Charlotte Bushman,
born in Lehi, Utah, March 17, 1869. They have had three
children: Jacob T. and Ruby R., living; Henry H., de-
ceased.
FRIES, HYRUM DE, superintendent of the Co-op
store, son of John and Halemankua, was bora on
the island of Kawaii, of the Hawaiian group, April
1, 1865. His parents had joined the ]\Ioi*mon cliurch
about '55 and father was a rice planter. In '72 father
and son came to Utah and in '73 located in Fairview,
where father engageil as a car-penter and undertaker,
but has recently retired. In '77 Hyrum engaged as
clerk in the store for Peter Sundwall, and in '96 became
the manager of the Co-op store. They cany a |14,000
stock of general merchandise and do a large business.
The company also owns two sawmills, has some sheep
and an interest in the Union Roller Mills. He owns a
one-third interest in the Eclipse pavilion, being a direc-
tor in the company; is secretaiy and treasurer in the
Social Hall Comi)any; secretary and treasurer of the
Cottonwood In'igation Company; a stockholder in the
Gooseberr^^ Irrigation Company and vice-president of the
Union Roller Mills Company. Is City Justice and City
Recorder. Is an active worker in church and Sunday-
school and has performed a three years' mission to the
368 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Hawaiian Islands, Was married in Fairview March 24,
1885, to Annie, daughter of Andrew and Sarah Nielson,
born in Fairview Januarj^ 11, 1867. They have had six
childi-en: Hallie G., Sarah H., Vera and Hyrum L., liv-
ing; Hyriim 11. and Andrew, deceased.
If ANSEN, CHARLES K., farmer, a prominent citizen,
fl son of Peter and Christiana Lanstriip, was bom in
J l^rederickhaven, Denmark, September 15, 1833. He
learned the trade of a shoemaker from his father, joined
the Mormon church in '61 and for six years was a travel-
ing elder, the last two years he presided over the branch
at Aarhus. In '67 he came to Utah, crossing the plains
in an ox-train as teamster under Capt. Eice and located
in Fairview in the fort. The folloAving year he removed
to his present residence. Took part in the Black Hawk
war and worked at his trade until he purchased a small
farm; now owns twenty-seven acres. Served as City
Treasurer, school trustee and first assistant, superinten-
dent and secretary of the Sunday-school. In '87 he went
on a two years' mission to Denmai-k and presided over
the Aalborg conference. He was clerk of the Co-op store
tv\^o and a half years, and secretary of the United Order,
then opened a general store under the name of C. K.
Hansen & Co., which he sold and returned to his trade
and farming. Is now president of the High Priests,
clerk of the ward and a leader in educational and Sun-
day-school matters. Is a stockhohler in the Co-op Sheep
Company. Was married in Denmark December 14, 1860,
to Caroline M. Anderson, who died in crossing the plains
in '64. Married again April 7, 1867, to Caroline, daugh-
ter of Easmus and Anna Easmussen, born in Denmark
March 15, 1842. They have ten children: Charles, Jo-
seph, Hyrum, Caroline, Oscar, Herbert, Orson P., Lewis
W., Hannah C. and George A.
II AXSEX, PETEE X., deceased, son of Niels and In-
jj gree, was born in Denmark June 9, 1833. The fam-
' ily joined the Mormon church and he and his
mother with four sisters started for Utah in '56. They
traveled from Iowa to Florence, Neb., — 300 miles — with
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 369
handcarts, and mother and one sister died. In '57 they
came to Utah, resided awhile in Salt Lake City and in
'58 located in Ephraim. He came to Fairview in '60 and
assisted in building the fort. Took part in the Black
Hawk war. Bought a farm and engaged in farming.
Was a member of the City Council, director in the Co-op
store and took an .active part in church and school mat-
ters. He died in Fairview February 14, 1895. Was mar-
ried in Fairview October 5, 1862, to Maria Hendrickson,
born in Denmark March 15, 1830. They had nine chil-
dren: Mary, Peter H., Emma, Ann E., James E., Nelson
and Ingree ]M., living; Joseph and Celestia, deceased.
11 ANSEN, NILS, blacksmith and farmer, son of Isaac
jj and Inger, was born in Sweden, November 30, 1858.
' He joined the Mormon church in his native land
and came to Utah in '84, locating in South Cottonwood,
where he remained six years, then came to Faii'view.
He served as registration officer for Precinct No. 2 in
'97. Is a stockholder in the Fair-view Creamery and a
representative young man. In church matters he takes
a leading part, being head teacher and a member of the
Y. M. M. I. A. Was married in Logan Temple, July 11,
1888, to Augusta, daughter of Carl and Christina Ander-
son, born April 1, 1871. They have five children, Inge-
barg E. C, Esther V., Buth O., Isaac A. and Nils R.
11 ABTLEY, CALEB T., fanner, son of Caleb C. and
ji Mar\', was born -in Oxfordshire, England, March
' 19, 1841. His mother, two brothers and sister died
at Atchison, Kan., in '55, while en route to Utah, leav-
ing him alone. He came to Utah in Capt. Isaac Allred's
church train, living in Ogden, Pleasant Grove and other
places till '59, when he removed to Mt. Pleasant and
engaged in freighting produce to^ the mining camps of
Utah and Montana. In '63 he went to the Missouri river
after emigrants. Took part in the Black Hawk war as
a minuteman. In '72 he located in Fairview, remaining
there till the spring of '75, when he took up eighty acres
cf land at Oak Creek. Now owns 240 acres and is en-
gaged in general farming. Was married in Fairview,
370 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
November 24, 1873, to Glmstina, daughter of Andrew
and Anna Petei-son, bom in Salt Lake City, September
15, 1855. Her parents came to Utali in '54, located in
Ephraim in '59, removed to Mt. Pleasant among the
first settlers. In '60 they settled in Faii^view, where
father died, January 20, 1873. Mother still living. They
have eleven children, Marj^, Lutisha, Andrew T., Caleb
C, Anna M., Sylvia, Urbon, Minerva, Peter, Isabella
aid Dosena.
n DWELL, ELIAS W., of the finn of Terrj- & Howell
M Planing Mill company, is a prominent citizen, son
/ of Edmund W. and Sarah Vail, was bom on Long
Island, N. Y., April 29, 1836. His father was a shoe-
maker and joined the Mormon church about '40, removed
to New York City in '43, to St. Louis in '46, then to Win-
ter Quarters, and in '52 came to Utah, crossing the plains
in an ox-train under Capt. Wood. Father and one daugh-
ter died on the plains from cholera. The family located
in Little Cottonwood, then in Ogden, and in '62 came to
lairview. Tliey lived in the fort for a time. Elias took
pc.rt in the Black Hawk war. Bought twenty acres of
land and now owns fifty-five acres. Is a leader in public
enterprises, being a stockholder and vice president in
tbe Co-op. sheep herd, Co-op. stoie and president of the
T nion roller mill and the Cottonwood Irrigation com-
pany, and a stockhokler in the creamerN^ and business
Ti anager of the Eclipse Pavilion company. Was a mem-
ler of the City Council one tei-m and served as City In-
spector. He first manned in Salt Lake City Februar->%
1858, to Martha J. Rigby. She had four children, Sarah
L., Martha A., I^osalie F. and Drusilla. Second wife was
j\fary J., daughter of Henry W. and Bebecca A. Sander-
son, born in Salt Lake county April 17, 1872. They have
had twelve children, MaiT M., Willis H., Sarah B., Ed-
mend S., Chancy V., Ada S., Clydia A., Junius F., Delora,
Ira V. and Bertha M., living; Art-emesia, deceased.
JENSEN, P. C, JR., lumber dealer, son of Peter C. and
Mary, was bom in Ephraim, March 18, 1858. The
family removed to Mt. Pleasant, then to Bich-
fi(-ld, and when he was about 10 vears old came to Fair-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 371
view, where he has since resided. He was engaged about
two years in the mercantile business with E. W. Howell
and E. L. TeriT, and thej now own and operate a saw-
mill. He owns a portable mill and has a farm of ninety
acres near Milburn. Was married in Salt Lake City,
April 3, 1878, to Martha A., daughter of Elias W. and
Martha J. Howell, born at Union Fort, Salt Lake county,
December 31, 18(51. They have had nine children, Mar-
tha L., Chiistian E., James L., Heber, Ellis G. and Le-
vem, liying; Maiy S., Otis A. and Ethel C, deceased.
JONES, JACOB, farmer, sou of James N. and Sarah A.,
was born in Morgan county, Ohio, April 2G, 1835.
The family joined the Mormon church in Nauvoo,
vvhere Jacob was baptized. In '49 they crossed the plains
in an ox-tiain under Capt. A. Johnson, father being cap-
tain of a ten, reaching Salt Lake City in August. They
remained in Salt Lake City two years, then removed to
Provo. Father was sent with others to look over the
site for Fairview and he selected their present location.
They camped in Mt. Pleasant and built the fort in
Fairview. He was Bishop a number of years and a
leading man in the town. Parents both died here. Jacob*-
took an active part in the Indian wars. Was a Lieuten-
ant in the Walker and Tintic wars, and an interpi'eter
and scout in the Black Hawk war. He has always fol-
lowed farming and, in company with his two sons, owns
a 360-acre stock range in Wyoming. Was married in
Fairview to Emma, daughter of Jehu and Sarah Oox,
bom in Nauvoo, 111., May, 1845. They have eight chil-
dren,'James T., Mary J., Lydia, Elizabeth, Cornelia M.,
Jehu, Lucretia and Alvaretta.
LASSON, ANDKE^^ , farmer and stockraiser, son of
Ole and Sissa, was born in Sweden, October 23,
1843. He joined the Mormon church in his native coun-
try and in May, '65, came to Utah, driving a merchandise
team across the plains. On Christmas day, '65, he
reached Fairview, having no money or property. He
went to work and in '76 took up 160 acres of land at Oak'
Creek, four miles north of Fairvit^w, where he now re-
372 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
sides. Now owns 550 acres and is a very prominent
farmer and stockraiser, and a representative citizen. Has
imported numerous thoroughbred stock and is exensively
interested in Durham and Herefords. Is director in the
Fairview Co-op, store and creamery. He may well be
designated as a self-made man and a thorough farmer
and financier. Was married in Fairview, June 3, 1878,
to Albertina, daughter of Andrew^ and Louesa C. Ander-
son, born in Sweden, November 13, 1857. They have had
ten children, Nellie, Selna, Emily, Agnes, Mabel, Cleone
L. and Olista R., living; Bernhardina, Priscilla L. and
Ellna A., deceased.
AY^ INEE, MOKMON, fanner and stockraiser, son of |
I 1 I Albert and Tama Durfee, was born in Kirtland, J
I I Ohio, September 26, 1837. The family were |
from New York of English descent. They joined the I
Mormon church in '32 and passed through all the per- <
secutions in Ohio, Illinois, Missouri and Iowa, where
father died in January-, '48. In '50 mother and six chil-
dren started for Utah with two yoke of oxen and two
"'yoke of cows, all on one wagon. They reached Salt Lake
City in October and located in Springville, where mother
married again. Mormon and his brother came to Fair-
view in '60 and assisted in building the fort. They
brought thirty head of stock with them. Mormon
bought twenty acres of land and now owns 120 acres,
which he and his sons successfully handle with consid-
erable stock, mostly Durham. He assisted in organiz-
ing and establishing many of the local enterprises. Was
a member of the City Council ten years. Is one of the
Presidents of the Twenty-sixth Quorum of Seventies. In
'63 he went on a two years' mission to the Northwest-
ern States. Was married in Springville, February 24,
1861, to Emeline P., daughter of Uriah and Phoebe Cur-
lis, born in Hancock county. 111., December 6, 1844. T'he\'
have had thirteen children, Martin M., Albert, U., Mary
I^, Melvin O., Homer F., Ernest L., George D., Lester
and Louie M., living; Erastus, Phoebe, Loretta and Lee
!{., deceased.
AlOllAIUN MlNKIl
FAIRVIEW.
JOSEPH N. SEKl.Y.
FArRVJP:VV.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 373
rniNETI, ALBERT U., principal of tlie Fairview
I I I schools, son of Mormon and Emeline P., was
f y born in Fairview August 10, 18C5. He attended
tlie schools of I'^airview and the B. Y. Academy at Provo
for a time. Taught school in Spring City one year, then
in this city one year, and in '97 was made principal over
the six schools of this district. In July, 1891, he went on
a mission, laboring in the Pennsylvania conference, and
for one year presided over that conference and a branch
of the church. Eeturned in November, 1893. He is sec-
retary of the T'wenty-sixth quorum of Seventies. Is inter-
ested with his father in stockraising. Was married in
Logan Temple November 10, 1886, to Maria, daughter of
Archibald and Sarah J. Anderson. Wife died December
16, 1888. Married again in Manti Temple June 23, 1897,
to Estella, daughter of Eli A. and Eliza J. Staker Day,
born in Mt. Pleasant April 29, 1879.
rY\ INER, ALMA L., farmer, son of Albert and Tama
/ I I Durfee, was born in Hancock county. 111., Sep-
' I tember 7, 1841. In '50 the family came to Utah
and settled in Springville. Alma removed to Fairview in
'65, bought a twenty-acre farm and now has a nice farm
of 100 acres. In '63 he went to the Missouri river after
emigrants and in '66 went to St. Joe, Mo., for a threshing
machine, which he hauled to Springville, having five yoke
of oxen and being five months in making the trip. Is a
stockholder in the Co-op store and a director in the Co-op
sheep herd and flouring mills. Was married in Spring-
ville March 26, 1868, to Caroline, daughter of Andrew
and Sarah Neilson, born in Denmark elanuary 27, 1852.
They have twelve children: Alma H., Inez M., Orson A.,
Effie A., Emma A., Andrew C, Nellie M., Gilbert L., Don
C, Sarah J., Edna I. and Ivie C.
rnoWER, HENRY, son of Henry and Mary, was
I 1 I born in Bedford county, Pennsylvania, November
' V 22, 1824. His parents joined the Mormon church
among the early members and were in the trials and
persecutions in Illinois. In '38 they removed to Spring-
field, remaining two years, then to Nauvoo, 111. Henry
374 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
was married first in Nauvoo, and in '47 started for Utah,
\Tith no outfit, and had to remain at Kanesville two
years. In the spring of '49 he started for Utah with tAvo
yoke of cattle and a cow, in Capt. Silas Eichards' com-
pany, arrived in Salt Lake City in November and lo-
cated. He conducted a hotel and sold provisions to Cal-
ifornia emigrants till '51, when he removed to Union
Fort. In '54 he moved to Springville, where he ran the
first threshing machine He came to Fairview in '62,
took part in the Black Hawiv war, and has been in the
employ of the Government almost all the time, carrying
the mail. Every traveler in Sanpete is familiar with
"Uncle Henry." He works a small farm. Has had six
wives and sei'ved a short tenn in the penitentiary for
polygamy. The wife with whom he is now living was
Kuvina Siler nee Mount, born in Erie county, Pennsyl-
vania, May 14, 1834. They have four living children,
Cynthia M., Amasa N., Lula A. and Lydia M. She had
two children by first marriage, Samuel H. and Hiram B.
rr\ OWER, SARAH M., daughter of Lindsey A. and
/ I I Elizabeth Ann Brad}^, was born in Union Fort,
/ V Salt Lake county, Utah, November 30, 1852. She
was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City,
in 1867, to John A., son of Henry and Susan Mower, born
August 3, 1851. He was a prominent citizen of Fair-
view and took an active part in the Black Hawk war,
losing a team by the Indian depredations. Served as
road supervisor for a number of years. Was president
of the Y. M. M. I. A. and superintendent of the Sunday-
school, and at the time of his death, June 30, 1894, was
president of the Seventies' quorum. He owned a far-m
of fifty acres; was stockholder in the Co-op. store and
grist mill, and an earnest worker and much respected
citizen. There are ten children living, John W., Susan
M., Marion H., Jordan, Mary E., James A., Martha C,
Sarah M., Milla T. and Rosalie.
/Y^ OWER, JOHN L., farmer and stockraiser, son of
ill Henry and Elizabeth, was born in Springville,
' y Utah, January 9, 1859. The family removed to
Fairview w^hen he w^as a child and he was brought up
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 375
there to farm work. In July, 1882, he located at Oak
Liet'k, where be has 190 acres of land and is interested
in farming and stockiaisiug, having 100 head of stock.
He also buys and sells stock and is a good, substantial
citizen. Was married in Fairview, September 21, 1879,
t'' Amelia A., daughter of Andrew and Louesa Ander-
sen, born in Sweden, April 4, 1864. They have had eight
children, John L., Edna B., Arthur L., Maude A. and
Alben W., living; Emily A., Andi-ew H. and William L.,
deceased.
nr\ OWEK, GEOEGE H., farmer and stockraiser, son
111 of Henry and Elizabeth, was born in Little Oot-
' \ tonwood. Salt Lake county, June 25, 1852. The
family removed to Fairview when he was 10 years old
and he was raised there. He worked about mining
camps for a time after becoming a man, and had charge
of Neilson Bros, stock farm for seven years. He owns
160 acres of land north of Milbum and twelve acres at
Oak Creek, where he* lives. Is engaged in farming and
raising stock. Was married in Fairview, July 15, 1873,
to Sariah E., daughter of Nathaniel and Amanda Stew-
art, born in Provo. They have five children, Amanda,
George H., Emma J., Elva M. and Delia P.
rn OWEE, CHAELES A., farmer, son of Henry and
ill Alice, was bom in Springville, Utah, November
' ' 10, 1859. His parents removed to Fairview when
he was a small boy and he was raised here. After grow-
ing to manhood he worked about the mines and at herd-
ing stock. In '83 he located at his present home, three
and one-half miles north of Fairview, at Oak Creek,
where he owns sixty acres of land and is engaged in
stockraising and farming. Is an active member of the
Mormon church and a teacher in the Sunday-school. Waa
married in Fairview, December 6, 1880, to Henrietta,
daughter of James and Elizabeth Stewart, born in Fair-
view, November 16, 1861. They have had seven children,
Charles L., Alice L., Mary L., Hyrum C, James H. and
Francis M., living; Leonard E., deceased.
376 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
k^IELSON, SWEN O., of the firm of Swen & Lars
1)1 Nielson, mercliants and farmers, son of Ole and
I Pernellie Bomm, was born in Cliristianstade, Swe-
den, January 1, 1854. In '55 the family removed to Den-
mark, where at the age of 7 Swen began working in a
chicory factory at 3 cents a half day, attending school
the other half; followed that work till '63, when he and
his mother, brother and sister came to Utah, stopping
at Mt. Pleasant, and in '67 located in Fairview. Father
came in '65 and died here in February, 1876. Mother is
still living. Swen worked at herding and farming and
attended school until 17, when he went to Pioche, Nev.,
and engaged in driving team for six years. He returned
to Fairview, took up 160 acres of land, now he and his
brother Lars have 1,200 acres, with fine improvements.
In '79 he and his brother built a sawmill in Dry Creek
Canyon, and later put in others, which they operated for
ten 3'ears. In '85 they opened a general store in a little
adobe building, and the following year built their pres-
ent one, where they cany a stock of |12,000 to |15,000,
consisting of everything usually kept in a first-class
country store. They buy and ship sheep, cattle and grain
and have imported Cotswold sheep. He is superintendent
of the Fairview Creamery Company and member of the
City Council. Is a member of the Mormon church and
has performed a short mission, being forced to return on
account of ill health. Is a Republican and chairaian of
the county committee and member of the State commit-
tee. Served as chairman of the County Commissioners
and was nominated for member of the Legislature, but
the ticket Avas defeated. Was mari'ied in St. George
February 14, 1878, to Rachael, daughter of William and
Rachael Atkin, born in Salt Lake City March 14, 1861.
They have had nine children: Swen W., Annie :N., Sarah
L., Estella M., Sina C. and Peter F., living; Rachael M.,
Ole M. and Venice, deceased.
jy^IELSON, LARS P., of the firm of Swen & Lars Niel-
\\ son, the largest landowners, sheepraisers and busi-
' ness men in northern Sanpete, son of Ole and Per-
nellie, was bom in Denmark June 27, 1857. He came to
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 377
Utah in '63 with his mother and brother Swen, a sister
Sine dying in Nebraska. They crossed the plains in a
church ox-train under Capt. John F. Sanders, the boys
walking most of the way, reaching Mt. Pleasant in Sep-
tember. Father and son Peter followed in '65. Peter
went to the Missouri river in '68 after emigrants and was
drowned with live others while crossing Green river. The
family was in debt for emigration and did not get the
debt paid until '68. In *6T they removed to Fairview,
where father died. The boys grew up there and herded
sheep and cattle and did other work until about '74, when
they went to Pioche, Nevada, and engaged in hauling
mine timbers. Lars bought four yoke of oxen and two
Avagons on time and paid the bill, about $600, in six
months. Swen owned a team and in this w^ay they made
a start. They returned and each filed on 160 acres of land
four miles north of Milburn. They now own 1,200 acres,
all under fence, principally in hay and pasture, with good
buildings and machineiw. They usually have about 4,000
sheep on the fann, which Lars cares for, while Swen
manages a large general store in Fairview.
lif TELSEN, AXDKEW, fanner, son of Mels and Karen
1)1 Jolmnsen, was born in Denmark January 1, 1827.
i He learned the trade of a bricklayer, married and
joined the Mormon church in '61, and for seven months
presided over a branch of the Aarhus conference. In '62
with his wife and three children he started for Utah,
crossing the plains in church train under Capt. Mur-
doch, and remained in Salt Lake City one year. Re-
moved to Fairview in the fall of '63 and took part in the
Black Hawk war. He had a hard time in getting along
on account of Indians and grasshoppers and being in
debt for emigration expense, which with interest
amounted to nearly |100 and required eleven years' sav-
ing to pay. He took a small farm and worked at his trade
and in '74 removed to Fountain Green. In '82 he re-
turned to Fairview. Was a member of the City Council
two years. Is one of the presidents of the quorum of
High Priests. Was married in Denmark September 5,
'578 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1857, to Sarah Easmussen, born in Denmark September
6, 1827. They have six children: Caroline J., Antoine,
Peter, Sarah J., Annie J. and Andrew J.
OLSON, Peter, of Pehrson & Olson, woolgrowers and
cattlemen, son of Olof and Christina C, was born in
Sweden December 24, 1861. He came with his
mother and two sisters to Utah in '67 and settled at Ver-
non, where he was engaged herding and working in the
mines. He then jjurchased sixty-six sheep and secured
some on shares and has made quite a success of the busi-
ness. In 1885 he came to Fairview and now owns a half
interest in 5,000 sheep and fifty head of cattle, a nice
farm and is a stockholder in the creamery company. In '92
he was elected a member of the City Council and served
two years. Was married in Manti Temple August 28,
1890, to Christina M., daughter of Lars and Olena Lar-
sen, born in Fairv iew June 20, 1869. They have five chil-
dren: Ida E., Sophronia C, Lena A., Peter E. and Char-
lotte L.
OLSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer, son of Christian and
Brigitta, was bom in Sweden February 23, 1841.
He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon
church, and in January, 1864, was ordained an elder,
^fter which he spent most of the winters at missionary
work, until '68, when he came to I^tah and located in
Salt Lake City. In October, 1869, he came to Fairview
and engaged in farming, then in manufacturing lumber
and for a time was in the mercantile business. Went on
a two years' mission to Sweden in '79 and labored in the
Stockholm conference. W^as a member of the City Coun-
cil nine years, president of the Gooseberry and Cotton-
w^ood Irrigation company six years and an active worker
and teacher twenty years. Was married in Salt Lake
City March 17, 1869, to Christina Olsen, a native of Swe-
■den. They have had six children: Heber S., Christian
P. and George F., living; Mary C, Erick O. and John J.,
deceased.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 379
PEDEESOX, CHAELES O., lumberman and farmer,
son of Ole and Oloug, was born in Norway Decem-
ber 22, 1860. He came to Utah with his mother in
'71, resided in Salt Lake City six years, then removed to
Fairview. He is a stockholder in the Gooseberry and
Cottonwood Irrigation company. Owned and operated
a, sawmill for eight years and served as a Democratic
member of the City Council in '96-7. He served as Sun-
day-school teacher three or four years and as assistant
to the president of the Scandinavian society. Is a ward
teacher and was ordained a member of the quorum of
Seventies in '85. Was president of the Y. M. M. I. A. in
'89. In '85 he went on a two years' mission to Norway
and gained many converts to the church. He is a repre-
sentative and honorable citizen. Was married in Manti
Temple June 14, 1888, to Elizabeth T., daughter of Ean-
som A. and Tranquilla A. Stevens. They have four living
childi*en: Tranquilla A., Helena, Euth F. and Euby; the
deceased being Ovidia and Charles O.
PEDEESON, PETEE O., farmer and lumberman, son
of Ole and Olong, was bom in Norway, May 21,
1819. He joined the Mormon church March 12,
1870, and came to Utah August 10 of the same year, re-
siding in«Salt Lake City over six years, then removed to
Fairview. Owns several shai'es in the GoosebeiTy and
Cottonwood Irrigation company and is engaged in farm-
ing and getting out lumber and timbers. Is a member
of the Elders' quorum and the Y. M. M. I. A. and a good
citizen. Was married in Norway, May 13, 1870, to Caro-
line, daughter of Hans O. and Petrinila Fiksted, born
in Norway, Augrust 11, 1849. They have had two chil-
dren, Ole'^H., living, bom May 10*, 1874; Peter O., de-
ceased. Ole H. is now on a two years' mission to Nor-
^vay.
PETEESON, HON. LOEENZO, Mayor, son of Andrew
and Anna M., was born in Ephraim, July 29, 1858.
His parents emigrated from Denmark in '54, lived
in Brigham City and Salt Lake City till '67, then re-
:380 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
moved to Ephraim, thence to Mt. Pleasant, and in '60
located in Fairview among the first settlers. Father was
bishop a shoii: time and a leading man. He died Jan-
uary 20, 1873. Mother is still living. Lorenzo was raised
here and worked at carpentering and blacksmithing.
Was elected Mayor in '90, serving two and one-half years,
having been City Assessor and Collector four years.
Served as Jusice of the Peace three years, and in '97 was
again elected Mayor. Is secretary of the Co-op. store;
secretary of the Union Roller Mills company; secretary
of the Gooseberry Irrigation company; a director in the
Cottonwood Irrigation company, and vice-president of
the Social Hall company. Was married in Fairview,
June 9, 1879, to Mary, daughter of John and Chastie
Norstrom, born in Sweden, July 22, 1858. They have
seven children: Chastie M., Mary M., Christina E., Annie
H., Arthur L., Peter L. and Ruby N.
PETERSON, BISHOP JAMES C, was born in Den-
mark, April 5, 1842. Father died when he was six
years old and mother with three children started
for Utah in December, 1854. Mother died of cholera near
Mormon Grove and the children were taken by different
families. They crossed the plains in an ox-train under
Capt. Guyman, reaching Salt Lake City in September,
1855. James was taken by Thomas Bullock and brought
up on a farm seven miles south of Salt Lake City. In
'64 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. He
secured a small farm and added to it gradually until by
diligence and economy he had a good home. In '84 he
removed to Fairview and purchased a small farm. Was
appointed bishop April 20, 1890, and served in that ca-
pacity with perfect satisfaction to the entii'e people. Is
a Republican in politics and was a member of the Con-
jstitutional convention. Is a member of the City Council
and a good, charitable citizen. Was married in Salt
Lake county, December 31, 1865, to Sarah A., daughter
of Jonathan and Sarah Cushing Brown, bom in England,
September 1, 1846. They have four living children,
James J., Charles A., Mary E. and Floren.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 381
PETERSON, JAMES, farmer, son of Andrew and An-
nette, was born in Fairview, March 12, 1872. He
was raised there to farm work, and in '92 removed
to Oak Creek, where he owns tw^entj-six acres of land.
Is a member of the Mormon church and leadei' of the
choir in Sunday-school and the Y. M. M. I. A. Was mar-
ried in Fairview, October 28, 1891, to Melissa, daughter
of James and Elizabeth Stewart, born in Fairview, De-
cember 12, 1871. They have had four children, Dorcas
and Ernest L. living-; James R, and Hyrum R., deceased.
PETERSON, ANDREW S., farmer and carpenter, son
of John E. and Christine, was bom in Sweden,
July 26, 1862. He came to Utah with his parents
in '76, locating in Fairview, where they amved July
2-1. He has always been active in church matters, be-
ing a member of the Seventies' quorum, the Y. M. M. I.
A., and a ward teacher. Is a stockholder in the Goose-
berry and Cottonwood Irrigation company, and an ener-
getic and representative citizen. He ow^ns a farm which
he cultivates and attends to the duties of his trade, be-
ing an experienced mechanic and first-class carpenter.
Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City,
August 27, 1883, to Caroline, daughter of Carl and Caro-
line Magnuson, bom in Sweden, March 27, 1865. She
died April 9, 1889, leaving three children, Caroline E.
and Hilmia living; and Andrew C. deceased. Was mar-
ried again January 6, 1892, in the Manti Temple, to An-
nie M., daughter of Ivor P. and Caroline M. Peterson,
bom in Spring City, January 3, 1870. They have three
children, Newel L., Eskel L. and Crystal M.
PETERSON, LEWIS, City Marshal, son of Andrew
and Annette, was born in Fairview, February 9,
1868. He was raised here and worked in the can-
yen at lumbering. Was engaged in the sheep business
with Samuel Bills for several years, and now owns sev-
eral hundred head. Owns an interest in a binder which
is operated every year. Is a member of the Mormon
church and a ward teacher. Was elected City Marshal
in '97 and fills the position with satisfaction to the peo-
1
3!32 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
I)le. Was married in Logan Temple, November 10, 1886,
to Sarah E., daughter of Samuel and Ophelia A. Bills,
born in Fairview August 5, 1868. They have had six
children, Ina A., Lionel L., Hilden L. and Alden L. liv-
ing; Kuby E. and Ophelia D. deceased.
PETEKSEN, CHEISTIAN, farmer and stockraiser,
was born in Denmark, May 3, 1845. Father died
in Denmark in '48, and mother and family started
for Utah. Mother died at Weston, Mo., in '55, and Chris-
tian, with a brother and sister, was taken by other fam-
ilies and brought to Utah. He lived with H. P. Peel in
Salt Lake City and Lehi for a time, when the family re-
moved in '57 to Ephraim and in '61 to Mt. Pleasant.
He was brought up to fanning. Took part in the Black
Hawk war, being a miuuteman under Capt. I vie. In
'66 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. E-e-
moved to Fairview in '69 and bought a farm, where he
has since been engaged in fanning and stockraising.
Served as City Marshal seven terms; Constable five
terms, and Deputy Sheriff four 3^ears. Has been super-
intendent of the Sunday-school for four years. Was
married in Mt. Pleasant January 2, 1867, to Christina,
daughter of Andrew and Ellen Anderson, born in Swe-
den, January 2, 1850. They have had eleven children,
Annie E., Amelia H., Hannah C, Alice M., Andrew C,
Caroline E., James L., Ellen M., Minerva S. and Edward
J. living; and Joseph F., deceased.
PRITOHETT, JAMES M., retired farmer, son of Sam-
uel and Rebecca Anderson, of Scotch-Irish de-
scent, was born in Smyth county, Virginia, June 1,
1817. He was raised on a farm and came to Fairview
in November, 1866, crossing the plains in an ox-train.
Bought a small farm and has since been engaged in
farming. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war.
Is a stockholder in the Co-op. store and was once presi-
dent of the company for two years. Served as a mem-
ber of the City Council. Is one of the high priests in
the Mormon church. Was married in Virginia, Septem-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 383
ber 18, 1885, to Mary A., daughter of Douglas and Nancy
Al^ell Fulcher, born in Surrey county, North Carolina,
July 4, 1819. They have four children, John A., Thomas,
James D. and Rebecca.
PEITCHETT, N. B., farmer and stockraiser, son of
Samuel N. B. and Mary J., was born in Linn coun-
ty, Mo., Mai'ch 19, 1863. The family came to Fair-
view in '65 in Capt Pritchett's company, an uncle to N.
B. Father was a farmer and stockman and died here
in '70. Mother is still living. JST. B. was raised in Fair-
view, working at various occupations and finally went
into the sheep business, accumulating 2,500 head. In
'96 he sold his sheep and engaged in the cattle business;
now has seventy head and 150 acres of land, being an
extensive and successful farmer. Is a stockholder in the
Gooseberry Irrigation company, the creameiy, the Union
roller mill and the Co-op. store. Served as Deputy City
IMarshal two years. Was married in Logan, November
10, 1887, to Olive L., daughter of John F. and Mary I.
Sanders, bom in Fairview, October 19, 1872. Her par-
ents were among the early settlers of Fairview, father
being an extensive and wealthy cattleman, who brought
two companies of emigrants to' Utah and died May 19,
1896. She has five children, Mary L., Rolland N., Hazel
!>., John F. and Thomas L.
f^ASMUSSEN, ANDREW, farmer, son of Anders and
IT Mary, was born in Denmark, January 22, 1834. He
V was raised there, and in '54 joined the Mormon
church and became a traveling elder for four years. In
May, '60, he started for Utah, crossing the plains in an
ox-train and located at West Jordan, where he resided
two years. Removed to Fairview in March, 1864, and
bought ten acres of land. Took part in the Black Hawk
war and was alone twice in the foothills when he met
parties of Indians, but escaped by rare presence of mind.
Served as a member of the City Council six years. Is a
stockholder in most of the local enterprises which he as-
sisted in starting. Is senior president of the Twenty-
sixth Quorum of Seventies. Was married in West Jor-
384 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
dan, October 12, 1862, to Sevirine M. Madsen, who has
live children, Mary, Andrew, Amasa, Nephi and Jacob.
Second wife married October 12, 1875, was Sidsel M.
Neilsen. Third wife was Annie K, Mortsensen, married
November 1, 1883.
I^IGBY, JAMES, farmer and stockraiser, son of James
|T and Jane, was born in Bm'lington county, Iowa,
V October 8, 1844. His parents joined the Mormon
church in Manchester, England, and started for Utah.
Father died in Iowa and mother and family crossed the
I)lains in an ox-train in '50. James grew up in Salt Lake
City, hauled wood for several years, and went to Tooele
county and engaged in the cattle business. In '80 he
came to Fairview and went into the sheep business, run-
ning the Co-op. herd four years and getting 2,500 head
of his own. He sold out in '97 and returned to the cat-
tle business, having Durhams principally. Owns a nice
farm of ninety acres, is a stockholder in the creamery
and superintendent and director of the Gooseberry Irri-
gation company. He took part in the Black Hawk war
as a minuteman in company A, cavalry, of Salt Lake
City, under Capt. Miles, Was married in Salt Lake City,
March 21, 1870, to Fannie, daughter of James and Sarah
Jordan, bom in England, October 8, 1852. They have
ten cliildren, James L., Fannie M., Leroy, Charles, Joseph
C, Mary E., William F., Samuel B., Frank and Louis.
f^IGBY, CHARLES, farmer, son of James and Jane,
|T was born in Iowa, September 1, 1847. In '50 the
V family came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-
train, and located in Salt Lake City. In '70 he came to
Fairview and bought a farm. Now owns fifty acres. He
has always taken an active part in educational matters
and is one of the school trustees. Was married in Fair-
view, September 27, 1875, to Julia, daughter of Henry W.
and Rebecca Sanders Sanderson, born in Green River,
Wyo., September 26, 1856. They have had twelve chil-
dren, James M., Lovena, William E., Howard W., Victor
R., Thomas M., Francis E. and Roland L. living; Charles
II., John F., Emily E. and Horace D., deceased.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 385
SANDERSON, OWEN M., teacher, son of Hon. Henry
W. and Sarah J., was bom in Fairview, November
23, 1863. The family came to Fairview among the
hrst settlers. Father died November 12, 1896. Mother
is still living. Owen grew up here, and in 1893 went to
Salt Lake City and entered the law office of Richards &
Moyle, where he studied one year, then went on a two
years' mission to Tennessee. On his return he attended
tlie B. Y. Academy at Provo one year, taking the normal
cj.urse. Is now engaged in teaching the school north of
toT\Ti, where he has been engaged some years. He served
a« City Marshal two years. Was a contractor in build-
ing the Rio Grande Western railroad, and operated the
Deseret coal mines for two years. He was the prime
mover in founding a city library, which now contains
about 700 volumes. Is president of the Y. M. M. I. A.
and head teacher in the theological department in the
Sunday-school. He is a stockholder in the Co-op. store,
the Co-op. sheep herd, the Social hall, and is business
manager of the Home Dramatic company, being an en-
terprising man and an earnest laborer in all public mat-
ters. Was married in Logan Temple, October 2, 1885, to
Mary, daughter of Archibald and Caroline Anderson,
bcrn in Fairview, February 1, 1868.
SANDERSON, JAMES, farmer and stockraiser, son
of Henrv W. and Rebecca Sanderson, was born
near Salt Lake City, May 6, 1851. In '57 the family
removed to Fillmore, remaining one season, then to
Mt. Pleasant, being among the first settlers. The
company consisted of James' parents and grandparents
on his mother's side, Moses M. Sanders and wife, and
grandmother on father's side, Mary J. Sanderson. They
helped build the for-t. In '59 they came to Fairview and
assisted in constructing the fort here. Father was a
Mormon battalion veteran and drew a pension at the
time of his death. He was a native of Massachusetts
and one of the best educated men in Fairview. Served
as tithing clerk. Justice, Councilman, Mayor, and was
postmaster fifteen years. He died November 19, 1896.
Mother is still living. James grew up as a farmer. At-
386 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
tended the local schools and was a student of the Des-
eret university one year. Taught school in Fairview one
year. In '79 he went on a two years' mission to Michi-
gan. On his return was appointed manager of the Co-
op, store, which he held about three years, then freighted
goods and bought a farm. Now owns 160 acres and is
interested in farming, cattle and sheep raising. Was a
member of the City Council and Justice of the Peace
several years. Is a director in the Co-op. stoi-e and stock-
holder in the mill. Was married in FaiiTiew, February
o, 187S, to Martha A., daughter of Henry D. and Mar-
garet Rees. Wife died January 11, 1882, leaving two
gions, James H. and Thomas E. Married again February
15, 1883, to Margaret Eees, sister of first wife, born in
Wales, Utah, September 24, 1866. They have seven chil-
dren, Theodore R, Martha M., William V., Stella, Delia,
Margaret and Mariah.
SEELY, JOSEPH N., farmer, son of Bishop William
S. and Elizabeth, w^as born in Pleasant Grove,
Utah, March 5, 1853. The family removed to Mt.
Pleasant in '59 among the first settlers, and Joseph grew
up in that city. At the age of 21 he went to Indianola,
took up 160 acres of land and engaged in stockraising
and later changed to sheep, selling out in '97. In '91 he
purchased a farm in Fairsiew, where he now resides.
He owns about 500 acres. Has served as Justice of the
Peace four years. Was married in Fairview, June 9,
1879, to Cecelia, daughter of Hyrum and Elizabeth Wint-
ers, bom in Pleasant Grove, July 7, 1854. Her parents
were among the early settlers and her father. Dr. Wint-
ei-s of Mt. Pleasant, is an old-time practitioner, well
and favorably known. She has five children, Effle R.,
Joseph H., Maxwell D., Dean W. and William G.
STEVENS, ARNOLD, lumberman and farmer, son of
R. A. and T. A. Stevens, was born in Fairview,
March 2, 1866. He grew up here and has since
resided in this place. He has a farm of forty acres and
is engaged in farming and getting out lumber from the
mountains. Is a member of the Young Men's Mutual
Improvement association and an honest and industrious
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 887
citizen. Was married in Logan Temple, March 25, 1885,
to Augusta, daughter of Hans and Caroline Amunson,
bom October 4, 1866. They have five children, Hans
A., Eansom A., Delia A., Ernest A. and Hannah O.
Q- TE YENS, KANSOM A., farmer and market gardener,
^ son of Arnold and Lois, was born in Spring-held,
111., September 27, 1839. His father took part in
building the Xauvoo Temple and was fourth corporal
of company D in the Mormon battalion. He died in
Pueblo, Colo. Ransom A. was born in the Mormon faith,
came to Utah in '51 and settled on Spanish Fork river,
oast of Spanish Fork, where he lived six years, then re-
moved to Spanish Fork for four, thence to Salem one
year, and came to Fairview in '61. He was one of the
home guard in both the Walker and Black Hawk wars.
Served as a member of the police force two years. Has
been quorum teacher and ward teacher and is now a
member of the High Priests' quorum. He helped build
the first grist mill and is at present a stockholder in the
Fairview creameiw and the Gooseberry and Cottonwood
Irrigation company, and is one of the leading public-
spirited citizens of the town. Was married in Fairview
February 17, 1863, by Bishop James X. Joues, to Tran-
quilla A., daughter of Lindsey and Elizabeth Ann Brady,
born in Hancock county, Illinois, January 22, 1846. They
have had twelve children, Arnold, Lindsey A., Elizabeth
T., Lois A., Tranquilla A., Justus P., Rhoda M., Sophia
B., Keziah F. and Warren A., living; Ransom M. and
Mary E., deceased.
STEWART, HENRY L., son of Nathaniel and Phebe
A., was born in Prove, Utah, April 15, 1859. His
parents came to Faiiwiew in the spring of '60 among
the early settlers. Some years later they removed to
Payson, where father died, and the family returned to
Fairview, where mother still resides. A brother, Na-
thaniel, was killed two miles north of town by Indians
Avhile herding cattle. Henry was raised here and has
served one term as City Marshal.
388 HI8T0EY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
STEWAKT, JAMES, farmer, son of Nathaniel and
Dorcas, was born in Green county, Indiana, Feb-
ruary 14, 1827. The family removed to Missouri
and were in all the Mormon persecutions in that State
aLd Illinois, and lived for a time in Iowa. He enlisted
in the Mormon battalion in Council Bluffs in company
D under Capt. Nelson Higgins. In '47 he came to Utah,
arriving with the company that reached Salt Lake City
July 28, 1847. He soon returned to Missouri, and in '50
came again to Utah, locating in Provo. His parents
followed in '51. Took part in the Black Hawk war and
has spent most of his time in canyon work and farming.
Was married in Provo July 23, 1852, to Elizabeth, daugh-
ter of Jonathan and Rebecca Hoops, born in Columbus
county, Ohio, June 28, 1833. They have had twelve chil-
dren, James W., Edmund W., Francis M., Emily B., Sa-
lina, Henrietta, George, Sarah E. and Melissa living;
Jonathan, Hyrum and Eva, deceased.
gUNDWALL, HON. PETER, merchant and post-
master, son of Olof and Katrina, was boru in As-
pos, Sweden, June 11, 1848. He was raised in Swe-
den and came to Utah in '72, worked in the mines till
'75, when he located in Fairview and soon became man-
ager of the Co-op. store. In '81 he went on a mission to
Scandinavia, returning in '84 and resumed his work as
manager of the store till '94, when he was called to pre-
side over the Scandinavian mission, with office in Co-
j)enhagen. Was appointed postmaster on his return in
'96, and elected the same year a member of the Board of
County Commissioners. Served as INlayor from '85 to '91
and was County Commissioner in '93. Is a director in
the Union Roller Mill company and president and man-
ager of the Co-op. Sheep company. Is a Democrat in
politics and a member of the Twenty-sixth Quorum of
Seventies in church matters. Was married in Salt Lake
City February 1, 1875, to Anna K., daughter of Lars
Johansen, born March 17, 1848. They have five children,
Peter, Annie, John, Mary I., Olof and an adopted son,
Carl.
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KI-IAS W. H()\VKI>b.
FAIRAIEW.
ANDREW LASHON.
FAIRVJKW.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 389
TERIIY, ANDREW B., son of Otis L. and Martha J.,
was born in Fair-view Noyember 13, 1867. He was
raised here as a farmer. In '90 he began taking-
sheep and caring for them on shares, and in '96 he took
the Co-op sheep herd, which he has since handled with
perfect satisfaction to the stockholders. Was married in
the Manti Temple, November 7, 1894, to Phebe B., daugh-
ter of AVilliam S. and Phebe J. Taylor, born in Fairview
March 19, 1S73. They have two^ children: Edna L.,
born December 19, 1895, and Andrew B., August 16, 1897.
Tp]KPtY, CHAKLES A., lumber manufacturer, son of
Otis L, and Sarah H., was born in Union Fort, Salt
Lake county, ^May 3, 1858. The family came to Fair-
view in '60, wher*e Charles Avas raised and has resided,
being engaged in farming and lumbering. He has a farm
of 125 acres and for many years has manufactured lum-
ber and shingles. Is also interested in Avoolgrowing. In
'86 he went on a two years' mission to southern Illinois.
Is one of the presidents of the Twenty-sixth quorum of
Seventies. Was married in Fairview^ November 5, 1876,
to Margaret A., daughter of Archibald and Sarah J.
Reese Anderson, born in Fairview, May 25, 1860. They
have had eleven children: Charles A., Archibald O., Mar-
garet M., Thomas R., Ira L., Essie M. and Eva O., living;
Sarah L., Lula D., William L. and Agnes A., deceased.
Second w^fe, maiTied im Logan Temple August 8, 1885,
was Jane A. Beswick, who died October 15, 1895. /he
has one child living: Joseph A., and Edmund L., Francis
N. and Annie S., deceased.
TERRY, EDMUND L., son of Otis L. and Sarah V.,
wns born in Salt Lake county April 20, 1851. His
parents came to Fairview among the first settlers.
He learned the carpenter's trade and made furniture for
some years, then engaged in the lumber business. He,
with others, built the first sawmill — an up-and-down — in
Huntington Canyon, and afterward changed to a circular
saw. Later he and three others purchased a steam saAV-
mill and soon added another, operating both. He then
390 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
engaged in the mercantile business for several years un-
til his store was merged into the Co-op. Has an interest
in one of the mills; is a stockholder in the Co-op store,
being superintendent in '94-'95; a stockholder in the
Co-op sheep herd and the flouring mill, having been man-
ager of the mill. Served as a member of the City Council.
In January, 1896, he went on a mission to Alabama,
Avhere he still labors. Was married in Salt Lake City
February 23, 1874, to Rebecca C, daughter of Amasa and
Rebecca W. Tucker, born in Pleasant Grove March ] 1,
1856. Thej^ have had twelve children, seven living:
George O., Hyrum W., Ellice T., Mary P., Jessie A., Sarah
A. and Ining L.
TERRY, OTIS L., son of Otis and Cynthia Ruggles,
was born in Worcester county, Mass., March 12,
1818. The family resided in vaiious places and
located in Michigan, where they joined the Mormon
church. In '45 they removed to Nauvoo, 111., in '46 to
Winter Quarters, and in '50 to Salt Lake City, Otis being
captain of a comijany of fifty in ox-train. He located
at Union For-t and learned the trades of a cooper and
blacksmith. In '60 he came to Fairview and assisted in
building the fort. Took pai-t in the Black Hawk war.
Received twenty acres of land and engaged in farming
and running flour and saw mills. Is a stockholder in the
Union roller mill. Has always been an active man in
the church and is now one of the High Priests. Was
first married in Oakland, Mich., in '42, to Fannie M.
Loveridge. She died in Ogden April 4, 1856, leaving
four living tliildren: Orson M., Emma J., Otis L. and
Alvin D. Second wife w^as Levee T. Dancy, married in
Salt Lake City in '51. She has six living children: Hul-
dah C, Terresa, Cynthia, Lois, John and Emily A. Third
■wife was Jane Hart. She and two children are dead.
Fourth wife was Sarah Howell, a native of Long Island,
N. Y., born June 29, 1818. She has six children: Elias
W., Mary L., Ophelia A., Edmund L., Charles A. and
Celestia M. Fifth wife w^as Martha J. Vanvalkenberg.
She has five children, William, Margaret L., Eugenia G.,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 391
Berdell and Wilford. His descendants number nearly
500 persons.
TEKRY, HON. OTIS L., JR., farmer, son of Otis L.
and Fanny M. Loveridge, was bom in wliat is now
East Mill Creek ward, Salt Lake City, January 6,
1852, His parents removed to Fairview among the first
settlers, when he was a boy, but he remained with grand-
ptirents and was raised to farm worn at Union Fort.
In '86 he came to Fairyiew, where he has a farm of thir-
ty-one acres. Was a member of the City Council in '94-
'95, and elected Mayor in fall of '95 on the Democratic
ticket. He was president of the Y. M. M. I, A. six years;
second counsellor to the president of the High Priests'
quorum, and an active teacher eight years. Was mar-
ried in Salt Lake City December 28, 1876, to Sarah L.,
daughter of Elias W. and Martha J. Howell, bom in
Union Fort January 3, 1859. They have had ten chil-
dren, Phylinda, Willis E., Martha L., Charles D., Fanny,
Roselee, Oscar and Walter living; Otis L. and Emma J.,
deceased.
TERRY, AVILLIAM H., farmer, son of Otis L. and
Martha .J., was born in Fairview January 3, 1864.
He wa>; raised here and has been engaged in farm-
ing aud lumbering, having leased and operated several
sawmills* in this vicinity. Was married in Salt Lake City
Novembei' 15, 1883, to Annie S., daughter of Joseph and
Annie Reswirk, bom in Fairview August 24, 1863. They
have had seven childreu, five liviug, the othei-s, with the
mother, being dead. Children are: William H., Margaret
L., .loseph B., James L. and Ernest B., living; Annie S.
and Rosetta, deceased.
TUCKER, HON. AM ASA, SR., son of .James and
Nancy, was born in Woodstock, Brooklyn county,
Conn., October 22, 1833. The family removed to
Massachusetts when he was 2 years old, aud to Nauvoo,
111., when he was 7, having joined the Mormon church in
'39. They removed to Pottawattamie county, Iowa.
Father died in Lee county, Iowa, and in '52 they crossed
392 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Jan)es C. SSncnv. and
located in Pleasant Grove. In '59 the family, consisting
of Amasa, his wife, mother and two brothers, removed
to Mt. Pleasant. He took part in the Black Hawk ^va?-
as a minuteman, being Captain of a comfiany, and was
in man}^ excursions against Indians. In 'OG he wns ap-
pointed bishop of Fairview and removed here, holding
the position for twenty-three years. He and his son, with
brother George, operated a portable sawmill for many
3"ears. He ran the Temple sawmill six years and the
Deseret coal mine two years. Was Mayor six years and
a member of the City Council two 3'ears. Was married in
Pleasant Grove June 20, 1855, to Rebecca Winters. She
had six children: Cordelia I?., Helen S., Amasa and
Sarah A., living; Elis M. and George O., deceased. Sec-
ond wife was Mar-tha Anderson. She had nine children:
James H., Geneva, Ethel G., Jessie P., Arthur E., Francis
M., Loren and Winnie M., living; Mabel R., deceased.
Third wife was Annete Petei-sen. She has had seven
children: Annete S., Amos F., Mary, Moroni, Annie and
Charles P., living; Hyrum, deceased.
TRUCKER, AMASA, JR., lumberman, son of Amasa
V3 and Rebecca Winters, was born in Mt. Pleasant
March 1, 18G3. In '66 the family removed to Fair-
view, where Amasa has spent most of his time working
in sawmills. Has been an engineer in mills during the
past sixteen years. Was married in Salt Lake City No-
vember 8, 1883, to Lois A., daughter of Otis L. and Levee
T. TeriT, born in Fairview July 22, 1863. They have four
living childr-en: Amasa L., George O., Percy D. and Hil-
den E., and Arza R., deceased.
T" UCKER, GEORGE, fanner, son of James and Nancy,
O was born in Massachusetts October 27, 1837. He
came to Utah in '52, stopping in Pleasant Grove till
'60, then removed to Mt. Pleasant, and finally came to
Fairview, where he has since resided. He took an active
part in both the Walker and Black Hawk wars, being
captain of militiamen in ]Mt. Pleasant during the Black
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 393
Hawk war. He was oue of the men Avho helped recap-
ture and exterminate San Pitch and his men when they
escaped from Manti jail. Served as City Marshal six
years and a member of the City Council two years. Is
president, of the Elders' quorum and has served in that
position for some time. Is also a ward teacher and an
honest and earnest churchman. He was part owner of a
sawmill for twenty years and has but recently sold out
his interest. Has 160 acres of land, fifty acres being un-
der cultivation, and is a well-known and representative
man. Was first manied in Mt. Pleasant February 6,
1861, to Tena Swenson. She died in '67 and he married
Emma J. Hurst in Fairview March 7, 1868. She died
June 1, 1882, leaving seven children: Travers, Myron,
Mai-y R., Frank, AMlliam, Amos, Byron E. and Charles.
Was again man'ied in Fairview, December 16, 1883, to
Mary C. Christiansen. Their children are: Hyrum M.,
Orson, Emma R. and Reuben M.
1 ^ANCE, HYRUM M., farmer, son of Isaac Y. and
\J Martha, was born at Union Fort, Salt Lake county,
Utah, September 27, 1857. The family removed to
Fairview among the first settlers, and Hyrum was raised
to farming. He owns fifty acres of good land and has
a nice farm. Was married in Fairview^ December 11,
1889, to Edith E., daughter of Joseph and Amy Jones
Garlick. They have had five children, Hyrum M. and
Amy living; Mary F., Martha E. and Sarah E., deceased.
1 /aNCE, GEORGE H., fai-mer, son of Isaac Y. and
\J Martha, w^as born in Salt Lalve county September
14, 1849. The family were among the early set-
tlers of Fairview^, arriving in 1859. George, though only
a boy, took part in the Black Hawk war, being one of
the minutemen, and has taken an active part in local
affairs ever since. He married in Salt Lake City De-
cember 20, 1869, Mary Wakefield, daughter of John and
Susan, born iii Pottawattamie county, Iowa, April 20,
1S50. Their children are Mar-tha, Sarah, Julia, Myron,
Byron, Alice, Marinda, living; and Mary E. and George
H., deceased.
394 HisTOKY or sanpete county.
1 1 ^ALKER, JOHN A., lessee of the Union roller mills,
\XJ of the firm of Walker & Hansen, son of Robert and
Mary J., was born in Wellington county, Ontario,
February 28, 1855, of Scotch and German pai'entag'e. In
'72 the family removed to Jackson county, Iowa, where
they remained four years. He went to California in
'76 and began learning the jeweler's trade, but in '78
came to Fairview. Being a natural machinist he worked
at various occupations, developing the love for mechan-
ism till Januaiy 1, 1898, when he and Hans P. Hansen
leased the Union mill, a fifty-barrel mill, well equipped
vvith modern machineiy, a first-class flouring mill. The
firm is also interested in mining property west of Eph-
raim. John is a stockholder in the Co-op. store, pavilion,
Social hall, Co-op. sheep herd and the mill, and owns a
fortv-acre farm. Is a member of the T\venty-sixth Quo-
rum of Seventies and a ward and Sunday-school teacher.
In '91 he T\^nt on a two years' mission to Nebraska, Was
married in Logan Temple February 10, 1887, to Mary J.
Hansen nee Neilsen, bora in Denmark October 13, 1852.
She has one son, Hans P. Han.sen, born January 21, 1876.
He attended the schools of Fairs'iew and took a normal
course in the B. Y. Academy at Provo. Is a prominent
musician, leader of the band and a member of the or-
chestra, and has studied chemistiy. Is a member of the
Elders' Quorum and quite an active worker in the Y.
M. M. I. A.
MORONI
Moroni is a pleasantly located city in north central
Sanpete, eij'liteen miles from Manti, on tlie Sanpitch
river and the Sanpete Valley railroad. This settlement
was begun in the spiing of '59 by Bishop G. W. Brad-
ley, J. Woolf, Isaac Morlej^, H. Gustin, G. H. Bradley,
Niels Cummings and N. L, Christensen, a party of bold
pioneers from Nephi, who selected the site because of its
delightful situation and central point for the building up
of a commercial city. N. L. Christensen's wives were the
first women in Moroni. The first colonists were strong,
determined men and women, who tunneled the snow-
banks of Salt Creek canj^on, working earnestly and with-
out faltering for three days to clear a road through the
canyon and across the divide into this chosen valley.
The}^ had none of the present home-making materials and
were satisfied Avith constructing dugouts on the river
bank, where gardens were planted, ditches constructed
and preparations made for establishing a permanent
and prosperous colony by observing the principles of
home co-operation.
The high waters soon destroyed all fond anticipa-
tions of early gardens and practically robbed the settlers
of the first year's crops by overflowing the fields and fill-
ing the irrigation ditches. But the early colonists of
Utah, and especially of Sanpete county, were not baffled
by misfor-tunes, and notwithstanding the loss of crops,
the Moroni people were determined to succeed in erect-
ing homes and conquering the desert. They elected
Bishop Bradley captain of the town and organized for
396 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
mutual protection against Indians, who became trouble-
some soon after the settlement was begun. New families
were soon added to the original company and the colony
assumed business porportions. A grist mill was built by
Bishop Bradley, a store opened by John Ganut and a
ward organized, which necessitated the erection of a
church and school building. Amusements were intro-
duced and as the town increased in population more mod-
ern privileges were enjoyed.
The colony endured many hardships incidental to
pioneer life, but withstood all discouragements until the
Black Hawk war, when, for a period of about six years,
the people could do nothing but fight Indians and guard
their homes and property from the savages. The city
was incorporated in 186(>, and at the close of the Indian
wars began to flourish as an impoiiant ])lace. A grist
mill, sawmill, stores and other business houses were
erected and irrigating canals constructed to the several
fields for growing hay, grain and potatoes, for which
Moroni has become famous. Tlie first important mercan-
tile establishment was that of tlio Moroni Co-op store,
which began business on a very limited scale, occupying
a little room 13x20 feet and carrying a small stock of
goods. The capital stock at the beginning was only |500,
yet the first year the business done aggregated |3,600 and
a dividend of 25 per cent was declared.
The present capitalization of the store is |20,000, and
a business of |50,000 is transacted every year. Bishop
John W. Irons is president, having occupied that position
for twenty years. Andrew Anderson is the present effi-
cient manager and treasurer. The company now occu-
pies two large brick store buildings and carries a com-
plete stock of general merchandise, furniture, farm im-
plements and machinery. Co-operation characterized all
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 397
early efforts of the people in all enterprises and the irri-
gation canals were thus constructed. Several farm
ditches are in operation and the Moroni and Mt. Pleasant
Irrigating- Ditch company, incorporated June 20, 1893,
with a capital stock of $30,000, completes the irrigation
systems of the city and vicinity. The city has nice or-
chards, good gardens, and nearly 5,000 acres under iiTi-
gation. Stockraising and woolgrowing engage the atten-
tion of some of the citizens, while many are engaged in
farming and lumbering.
A Latter-day Saints' ward was organized immedi-
ately after the arrival of the pioneers, and Bishop George
W. Bradley controlled the ecclesiastical powers until
'7G, when he resigned, and Bishop John W. Irons, the
present incumbent, was appointed. The several church,
auxiliaries of Belief Society, Mutual Improvement Asso-
ciations, Primaries, Sunday-schools and various quorums
were soon organized and are now in a flourishing condi-
tion, reflecting the high moral and religious sentiments
for which Moroni citizens are praised by their neighbors
in adjacent towns and cities. The benefits of these or-
ganizations were never more distinctly visible than dur-
ing the early days, where Indian ravages, floods, grass-
hoppers and other calamities visited the people, necessi-
tating the presence of kind friends to assist each other
in their bereavements.
In "80 Miss Sarah A. McMillan opened a mission
school in Moroni under the auspices of the Presbyterian
Board of Missions. She occupied only rented buildings
and worked under manj- disadvantages. The work was
continued by Misses Sadie E. Brown and Florinda
Stayers for about five years and then discontinued. A
building lot was purchased, but no house has been
erected. Occasional services have been held by the pas-
13
398 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
toi at Mt. Pleasant, but no clmrcli has yet been organ-
ized. The Methodist Episcopal church began missionary
work in Moroni in '83, the laborers being from Mt.
Pleasant. In '86 a chapel was erected and regular
schools conducted. The first teacher was Miss Mary
Iverson, who was succeeded by Misses Mary Jensen, Liz-
zie Evans and others. The school has always been first-
class and the teachers accomplished in their vocations.
Amusements had to be provided for the young in
early days and local theatrical performers were trained
to the demands of necessity. The schoolhouses were used
for enteriainments until '91, when Hon. Mons Monson
and T. J. Morley exhibited their enterprise and faith in
the future of the city by the erection of the largest and
bets equipped Opera House in the county. The building
is constiiicted of brick and stone, the roofing being of cor-
rugated iron. It is 35x83 feet and has a seating capacity
of 1,000, being frequently filled when general political
or other public meetings are held. The building is an
ornament to the city and a credit to the amusement-lov-
ing citizens. It is used for dancing and general amuse-
ment purposes. An elegant stage occupies a space of 35x
25 feet and is highly appreciated by theatrical companies,
who seldom find such an opera house in towns of this
size.
Jensen Bros.' grist mill, located two miles east of
the city, was built in '85 and has since been remodeled
and furnished with all the modern machinery necessary
for a first-class custom and commercial mill. The build-
iL'g is 40x60 feet, three stories in height, and has abun-
dant storage room for home grain. Water power from
never-freezing springs propels the mill and a constant
run is made the entire year round, with a capacity of
5^000 pounds of first grade flour every twenty-four hours.
The products are found on all the general markets of
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 399"
Utah and command a ready sale everywhere. Many saw-
mills, owned by Moroni people, have been operated in
the canyons in the past years, until the laws on timber
cutting w^ere so strictly enforced, and some of the best
citizens have engaged in lumbering. Mining has never
engaged the people of this city to any great extent, ex-
c( pt in outside camps, but more or less prospecting ha^
been done in the West mountains supposed to contain
gold and silver.
Moroni people have always been much interested in
education and in consequence have maintained good pub-
lic schools at the most convenient points in the city.
Several students have been prepared for higher educa-
tional institutions and some have w^on honors at home
and abroad in the highest classes. The present popula-
ticn numbers about 1,800, and several first-class schools
are taught during the school years. In politics the city
is Democratic, having been controlled by the People's
prrty, previous to the general organization of the national
parties. Among the most prominent men who have filled
important county and State offices from Moroni are:
Rons. J. L. Jolley, member of the Constitutional conven-
tion; Aaron Hardy, member of the State Legislative As-
sembly; Will L. Irons and Mons Monson each serving ^
County Treasurer on the Republican and Democratic
tickets respectively.
The Sanpete Valley railroad was built to Wales in
the early days of coal mining and later abandoned and
a track put down to Moroni and this city made the ter-
minus. This stimulated foreign shipments and gave the
place an impetus to financial prosperity. Car shops were
constructed here and local men employed in conducting
the general work of the railroad company, and Moroni
was made the distributing point for mail to all Southern
cities and towns. Since the completion of the road to
400 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Morrison and the opening of coal beds operated by the
Sterling Goal and Coke company, this city has become
a prominent shipping point in supplying the mines and
also a good market for the home coal. The road has
many residents of Moroni employed in its operating de^
partment and there is a bond of union and sympathy be-
tween the city and corporation, not noticed in many lo-
calities.
The Meadow View and Moroni creameries are im-
lioi'tant industries located in the vicinity and using Mo-
roni as a shipping point. These companies distribute sev-
eral thousand dollars annually among the people in pay-
ment for milk and supplies. The city has good hotels
and stores, enterprising and industrious artisans and me-
chanics; first-class mills and machinery; numerous shops
and institutions of commerce and industry, and a most
energetic and honest population devoted to tlieir several
occupations. In former years a company of the National
Guard of Utah was maintained in this city and consisted
of the most representative young men, G. W. Lowry being
Captain, Mart Bradley and D. H. Cook Lieutenants. The
company was discharged at the termination of the period
of enlistment and has not since reorganized. When Pres-
ident William McKinley issued a call for volunteers in
the war with Spain, the following patriotic young men
responded: John Jensen, Christian Blom.
Moroni has always been economically managed by
competent men comprising the several municipal boards;
taxes have been low; sanitary conditions excellent and
the health and prosperity of the people has been the
watchword of the city officials. The present City Council
consists of the following well-known and representative
citizens: Orlando Bradley, Mayor; Daniel H. Cook, J. M.
Ohristensen, Jr., John Bailey, Andrew L. Bradley and
Joachim C. Anderson, Councilmen; John Stott, City Ke-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 401
corder; George P. Simpson, Justice, and G. W. Lowry,
Constable. The city has good soil for the manufacture of
brick and for growing sugar beets. The central location
and excellent shipping facilities make it an ideal spot for
the investment of capital in many manufacturing enter-
prises. The close proximity to abundant cheap fuel, suffi-
cient water i)ower and surrounded by inexhaustible raw
material, constitute a favorable situation for woolen
mills, starch factoiries, boot and shoe factories and many
more equally important and dividend-paying home in-
dustries.
Freedom is a most pleasantly situated suburban
mountain retreat four miles from Moroni. This little par-
adise was located in '70 by Henry Draper and family.
He remained there for many years and occupied the po-
sition of bishop. The present bishop is Hon. M. V. Tay-
lor, founder of the Meadow View creamery. The little
mountain cove is a perfect fruitdale and the home of the
dairy. Here are located a few families engaged in the
several agricultural pursuits surrounded by the evidences
of health, wealth and happiness.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF MORONI.
f\ MES, KEUBEN K., farmer, son of Eeuben, was boru
M in Epliraim September 17, 1857. His father was a
/ native of Norfolk, England, Joined the Mormon
church and emigrated to Utah in the early '50s, living in
Salt Lake City, Manti, Ephraim and Moroni, coming here
in '59. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war,
and was a prominent man in Sunday-school work and
among children. He followed fanning and was universal-
ly admired by those who knew him. Both parents died,
leaving five children, of which the subject of this sketch
is one. Eeuben K. was raised here and engaged in farm-
ing, now owns a nice thirty-acre farm one mile east of
the city. He seized as a member of the City Council two
years. Is an active member of the Mormon church and a
much respected man. Was married in Moroni November
13, 1881, to Mary M., daughter of James and Mary A.
Cloward, born in Salem, Utah. She died in '89, leaving
five children: Reuben R., Melissa, James, Glendora and
Roscoe. He was married again in April, 1891, to Helen,
daughter of H. P. and Ansene Peterson, a native of Den-
mark. They have had three children: Edith and Sada,
living; Mary, deceased.
n NDERSON, ANDREW, manager and treasurer of the
M Co-op store, son of Peter and Christina, was born in
/ Moroni November 8, 18G4. He was educated in the
Moroni district schools, and in '81 entered the Co-op as
a clerk. In '89 he became manager. He has three assist-
ants and carries a general stock of dry goods and gro-
ceries, besides farm machinery, wagons and buggies. The
stock usually carried amounts to |20,000 and the firm
does a business of |50,000 a year. Bishop John W. Irons
is president. Andrew is a live, hustling business man
and one of the representative citizens. In '98 he con-
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 403
structed. one of the finest residences in the city. Was
married in Manti December 10, 1890, to Mary A., daugh-
ter of Lars N. and Peruella Larsen, born in Moroni De-
cember 27, 18G3. Her parents, both now deceased, were
among the early settlers of Moroni. She has two chil-
dren: Andrew F. and Rodney L.
n NDEESON, JOACHIM C, contractor and builder and
M member of the City Council, son of Andrew C. and
/ Katrina, was born in Denmark September 13, 1852.
He learned the trade of a cai-penter and in '81 came to the
United States, residing in Iowa, Illinois and St. Paul,
Minn., till '86, when he removed to Manti, having joined
the Mormon church in St. Paul, and worked on the Tem-
ple two and a half years, when he came to Moroni and
worked over one year on the meeting-house. He then
opened a shop and has contracted and put up many
buildings in Moroni. Owns a forty-acre farm; was a
school trustee three terms and elected a member of the
City Council in '97. Is an active member of the Demo-
cratic club, having served as chairman and secretary. Is
secretary of the quorum of Seventies anxl a director of the
ecclesiastical board and a much respected citizen. Was
married in Logan October 21, 1887, to Annie C. Ander-
son, born in Mt. Pleasant September 2, 1867. They have
had five children: Abner J., Andrew F., Raphael M. and
Ira K., living; Irvin V., deceased.
ANDERSON, DANIEI;, farmer, son of Neils J. and
r\ Caroline, was born in Denmark March 28, 1866.
/ The family joined the Mormon church in '72, came
to Utah and located at Moroni. Mother died here.
Father is still living and has performed a mission to his
native land. Daniel grew up here to farm work and now
has seventy-five acres of land. He was married in Logan
Temple, October 27, 1886, to Vilate, daughter of James
M. and Mary A. Cloward, born in Moroni April 17, 1870.
Her father was born in Chester county, Pennsylvania,
October 17, 1826; came to Utah in '51 and to Moroni
about '67. He served as a member of the City Council
404 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and Mayor and was accidentally killed by a horse in
Emery county May 27, 1890. He was a blacksmith and a
prominent citizen. Mother was born in Chester county,
Penn., July 19, 1836, and died in Moroni April 24, 1886.
The children of Daniel and Vilate are: Maiy C, Daniel
J. and Annie E., living; Addie Y. and an unnamed infant
deceased.
BAILEY, JOHN, farmer and stockraiser. and member
of the City Council, son of John and Jane, was born
in Leiscestershire, England, November 26, 1840.
The family joined the Mormon church and in '56 emi-
grated to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Martin's
handcart company, fitted out at Florence, Nebraska, in
which many persons died from cold and hunger. They
were met by a relief expedition and brought to Salt Lake
City and from there went to Nephi, Avhere they resided
till '60, when they came to Moroni. They took up land
and farmed. Father died in '91, aged 85 years. Mother
died in '95, aged 86 years. John took part in the Black
Hawk war as a minuteman, being in the engagements in
Salina canyon and Grass valley. In '63 he returned to
the Missouri river after emigrants. He now has a farm
of sixty acres and is a stockholder in the Co-op store. Is
a prominent Democrat, being chainnan of the party, and
a member of the City Council, which position he has held
thirteen years. Is road supervisor and a representative
citizen. Was married in Moroni February 20, 1866, to
Charlotte, daughter of Joseph and Ellen Shepherd, bom
in Staffordshire, England, May 7, 1848. They have eleven
children: Sarah E., Ellen, Jane, John, Joseph, Parley,
Albert, George, Edward, Melissa and Fern.
BLACKHAM, JOHN, fanner, son of Samuel and Mar-
tha Robinson, was born in Lancashii^, England,
November 14, 1827. He learned the trade of a cot-
ton spinner, joined the Mormon church April 28, 1849,
and in '55 came to Utah with his wife and two children,
crossing the plains in Capt. Milo Andrews' ox-train, and
located in Salt Lake City. In '56 he responded to the call
of Brigham Young and went with others in an expedition
NIKI-S CHKISTENSKN.
MORONI.
JENS W. JENSEN,
MORONI.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 405
to relieve the handcai't company. He removed to Fill-
more in '57 and in '59 came to Moroni, wkei^ he received
a small farm and now has twenty-seven acres. He took
an active part in the Black Hawk war, holding- the rank
of Second Lieutenant, and Avas in the Salina canyon en-
gagement. With his three sons he was among the first
to work on the Manti Temple. Is a stockholder and for-
merly a director in the Co-op store and a land company.
Is a member of the High Priests' quorum and was for
several years superintendent of the Sunday-school. He
is an old resident and respected citizen. Was married
in England April 21, 1851, to Susannah, daughter of
John and Betsey Lees, born in Lancashire, December 11,
1830. They have nine children: Elizabeth, Martha, Wil-
liam, John, Josiah, Samuel, Alma, Betsey and Mary A.
Second wife was Elizabeth Christensen. She has two
children: John M. and Annie.
BLACKHAM, WILLIAM, farmer, woolgrower and
manufacturer of lumber, son of John and Susan,
was born in Salt Lake City October 31, 1856. He
came to Moroni with his parents in the spring of '59 and
grew up to farm work. At the age of 18 he began freight-
ing produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada
and continued in that bu^siness fifteen years. He then
bought a farm and now owns forty acres and a band of
500 sheep. In '95 he and William Cook bought a porta-
ble sawmill east of Mt. Pleasant, which they run. He
served as a. member of the City Council two years and is
an honest, hardworking man. W^as married in Salt Lake
City March 24, 1881, to Vicinia C, daughter of Uriah and
Elizabeth Curtis, born in Springville, Utah, October 15,
ISCO.
BLACKIIAJM, ALMA, farmer and woolgrower, son of
John and Susannah, was born in Moroni November
5, 1869. He was raised to the accoupation of a
farmer and when he attained manhood bought a small
farm. He now owns twenty acres of land and has 2,300
sheep. Is an active Republican politician, an energetic
worker and prominent citizen in church and public mat-
406 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ters. He was married in Manti Temple December 22,
1893, to Lucy, daughter of Henry E. and Amelia Potter,
born in Moroni. They have two children: Amelia and
Alma E.
BLACKHAM, HIEAM, farmer, son of James and Har-
riett, was born in Moroni March 14, 1881, being one
of the first children born in the town. His parents
emigrated from England in '57, locating in Salt Lake
City, then to Kephi and to Moroni, as one of the first fam-
ilies. Father helped make the first irrigation ditches.
Hiram w^as brought up here to farming and has been en-
gaged in that work. He Avas baptized into the Mormon
church in '73, and for the past five years has been coun-
sellor to the president of the Elders' quorum. Was mar-
ried in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, November
22, 1871, to Arlety, daughter of Isaac and Abiah Morley,
born in Moroni February 15, 18G3. They have seven chil-
dren: Hiram, HaiTiett, Edgar, Edney, Alphonso, Morley
B. and Laura.
BRADLEY, HON. ORLANDO, Mayor, son of George
H. and Elizabeth A. Love, was bora in Moroni De-
cember 25, 18(»2. He was raised on a farm and has
followed farming all his life. Now owns thirty-five acres
of good land. In '93 he was elected a member of the City
Council and seiwed as City Marshal for a short time. In
'97 he was elected Mayor on the Democratic ticket and
serves in that capacity with satisfaction to the people.
He has performed a mission of two years to the Southern
States and is prominent in church and political circles.
Was man led in Logan December 4, 1884, to Irene, daugh-
ter of William and Mary H. Draper, born in Spanish
Fork March 8, 1861. They have had five children: Laura,
Grover O., assistant superintendent of the Sunday-
school, Sadie M. and Irene A., living; Mary E., deceased.
BRADLEY, ANDREW^ L., member of the City Council
and farmer, son of George H. and Elizabeth A.
Love, was born in Nephi, Utah, June 6, 1858. He
came with his parents to Moroni in '59, where they were
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 407
the first settlers. At the age of 16 he began freighting
to the mines of Utah and Neyada, when his father and
grandfather became railroad contractors, and he worked
for them. He afterward became a contractor in hauling
coal and grading on the Sanpete Valley railway. Is now
engaged in farming and owns thirty acres. Served as a
school trustee three years and in '97 was elected a mem-
ber of the City Council on the Democratic ticket. Is a
prominent politician and has been a delegate to many
State and county conventions. Was married in Salt Lake
City February 3, 1881, to Elsie M., daughter of John N.
and Elsie Anderson Larsen, born in Moroni September
20, 1861. They have six children : Andrew L., Ella M.,
John F., Mary G., Katie and Bigelow.
/QIIRISTENSEN, NIELS, farmer and proprietor of the
\^ Moroni Creamery, son of Niels and Christiana, was
born in Mill Creek, Salt Lake county, Utah, May 16,
1859. The family came to Moroni in '00 and Niels was
raised here to farm work. When he grew to manhood
he engaged in farming and stockraising, and now has 170
acres of land. In the spring of '95 he started the Moroni
Creamery, with a capacity of 3,000 pounds per day. He is
now making about 2,000 pounds daily. He served as a
member of the City Council two years and is a prominent,
reliable business man. He was married in Salt Lake City
January 15, 1880, to Maria, daughter of Easmus and
Maria Johnson, born in Denmark October 5, 1859. They
have had seven children: Hannah E., Elmer E., Euby
C, Grover E. and Ehoda A., living; Victoria M. and Niels
E., deceased.
fQ HEISTENSEN, PETEE C, farmer, son of Christian
\. and Caroline, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark,
December 5, 1850. His parents died on the ocean
while en route to Utah and he was taken by John Fos-
gren, who brought him to Utah in '53, locating in Eagle
valley till '58, thence to Box Elder county and in '59 he
came to Moroni. He lived with Fosgren about five years,
then with Abner Lowry twelve years. In '66 he began
farming for himself and has followed farming, freight-
408 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ing and the mercantile business. Is now engaged in
farming, having 140 acres of land. Owns an interest in
a steam sawmill and is a stockholder in the Meadow
View Creamery company. Has served as a member of
the City Council and delegate to many county conven-
tions of the Republican party, of which he is an active
member. Served as counsellor in the Elders' quorum
two years. He was married in the Salt Lake Temple to
Mary, daughter of Edward and Ophelia Mallinson. They
have nine children: Edward C, Peter A., Blanche, Ernest
R., Hannah, Nelson, Randall, Viola and Frank J,
(C^HRISTENSEN, NIELS, retired fanner, was born in
%. Denmarlv April 25, 1832. He was raised on a farm,
joined the Mormon church in '53 and in '57 came to Utah,
crossing the plains in a handcart comj^any under Capt.
Christiansen. The company was fitted up at Iowa City
and he, with his wife and three childr-en, started for
Utah. Caroline, the eldest child, was then 3 years old,
and is now married to Lauritz Christensen of Freedom.
The second child died on the road and the third, Chris-
tina, then only three weeks old, is now the wife of James
Syme of Moroni. They had to haul the children, bedding
and provisions by hand and were eighty-seven days mak-
ing the trip. He first located at Mill Creek, Salt Lake
county, remaining two years, and in January, 1860, came
to Moroni, where he bought a small farm; now owns
eighty-six acres. He took part in the Black Hawk war,
being an express carrier. Has served as a member of the
City Council several terms; was City Justice two years.
Assisted in organizing the Co-op store and served as a
director and superintendent two years. He has always
been active in churcJi matters, being a teacher, counsel-
lor, assistant superintendent of the Sunday-school and
at present a member of the High Priests' quorum. Was
married in Denmark in January, 1853, to Christiana
Christensen, daughter of Jeppa and Karen. She died in
Moroni September 28, 1884. The children not named as
crossing the plains are: Niels, Hyrum, Christiana E.,
Emily and Heber.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 409
/JJT:IEISTENSEN, J. M., JR., principal of the district
V schools, son of James jNI. and Annie K., was born
in Moroni October 27, 1868. His parents came to
this country in '67 and located at Moroni, where father
was engaged as a farmer and merchant and served as
Mayor of the city for several years. He took part in the
Black Haiwk war and was superintendent of the Co-op
store for some time, in which he is still interested. Is
the principal stockholder in tlie Meadow View Creamery
and one of the firm of J. M. Christensen & Co., Salt Lake
City, where he now resides. J. M., Jr., gi^w up here,
attended the schools of Moroni and the Deseret Univer-
sity and began teaching. In '92 and '93 he was made prin-
cipal of the schools, which position he still retains with
satisfaction to patrons and pupils. Is a stockholder in
the Co-op store and a director and treasurer of the ^lea-
dow View Creamery company. Is an active Democratic
politician and has served the third term as a member of
the City Council. Was married in Manti December 5,
1894, to Elizabeth, daughter of George H. and Elizabeth
Bradley, born in Moroni December 28, 1874. They have
one child: Melba.
/J) HEISTENSEN, LAUEITZ, farmer and stockraiser,
v. son of Soren and Elsie, was born in Denmark April
28, 1845. His early days w^ere spent in farming and
fishing and as a feri-yman. The family joined the Mor-
mon church about '58, and in '60 emigrated to Utah,
crossing the plains in Capt. Oscar Stoddard's handcart
company. They fitted out at Florence; father, mother
and two sons pulled the handcart to Salt Lake City and
located in Moroni, where parents died. In '64 Lauritz
went back after emigrants. When the Black Hawk war
broke out he was chosen Captain and led his company
into the engagements in Salina canyon and at Fish Lake.
In '75 he located at his present home, where he has a nice
sixty-acre farm, with good orchard, one and a half miles
north of Freedom. Was mari-ied in Salt Lake City May
19, 1873, to Caroline, daughter of Niels and Christiana
Christensen, born in Denmark. They have eleven chil-
410 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
'dren: Lauritz U., Vina, Ettie, Kiels A., Emma I.^ Sorem
-E., Joseph, William E., Dortliea, Celia M. and Ernest L.
(^OOK, DANIEL H., blacksmith and City Councilor,
^ son of William N. and Elizabeth, was born in Gold
Hanger, Essex county, England, December 1, 1850. He
entered a blacksmith shop when 9 years old and worked
there till '66, when he came to Utah on account of having
joined the Mormon church; crossed the plains in Capt.
Olassby's ox-train and located at Salt Lake City. In No-
vember, 1874, he removed to Moroni, where he has fol-
lowed his trade and erected a fine brick residence. He
was one of the first miners in the Tintic district and
lielped develop that district at Silver City and Camp
Floyd. Now owns a seventy-five-acre farm, which is con-
ducted by the boys. Is an active Democrat and was
elected a member of the City Council in '97. Has served
as a delegate to several county and State conventions.
Is an active churchman, member of the Elders' quorum
and a respected citizen. Was married in Salt Lake City
October 3, 1873, to Emeline, daughter of AYilliam and
Fannie Draper, born in Draperville, Utah, June 8, 1855.
They have had seven children: William N., Charles R.,
Edna E., Clara B., Chloe and Macel E., living; Lily M.,
deceased.
DANIELS, WILLIAM, farmer and stockraiser, son of
Frederick and Dorthea, was born in Germany June
1, 1831. He learned the trade of a stone mason and
in '53 removed to Denmark, where he joined the Mormon
church. In '75 he emigrated and located in Moroni for a
time, then took up 160 acres of land two and a half miles
south of the city, where he now has 200 acres, and is en-
gaged in stockraising. He is a member of the board of
school trustees and a good, representative citizen. Was
married in Denmark July 3, 1856, to Sophia Thompson,
born in Denmark March 8, 1833. They have six children:
Dora, Mene, Henry, Christian, Josephine and Hyrum.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 411
DRAPER, AMOS, lumber manufacturer, son of Wil-
liam and Ruth H., was boorn in Spanish Fork, Utah,
March 4, 1863. He came with his parents to Moroni in
March, 1SG5, and grew up here. In '82 he engaged in the
sawmill business and has followed the work ever since.
He is a stockholder in the Moroni Irrigation company
and served as teacher in the Elders' quorum in '95 and
'96. Was married to Sarah J., daughter of Charles and
Jane Thomas, born in Moroni May 7, 1864. They have
six children: Almira, Amos, Charles P., Sarah J., Wil-
liam C. and Cora.
DRAPER, WILLIAM J., farmer, son of Moses and
Rachel, Avas born in Draper, Utah, June 25, 1862.
He grew up in Moroni to farming and freighting
work. Now owns about twenty-five acres of land and is
engaged in farming. Is a Democrat and acted as dele-
gate to the county convention in '97. Was married to
Laura C, daughter of J. C. and Cheston Nielsen, born
December 22, 1865. They have had eight children: Win-
nie I., Niel J., Arthur, Tessie, Austin and Rosbel, living;
Oscar J. and an unnamed infant, deceased.
DRAPER, RILEY N., farmer and stockraiser, son of
W^illiam and Fanny, was born in Draperville, Utah,
May 7, 1857. His father came to Utah with the pio-
neers. Riley N. owns a farm of sixty acres; is one of the
ecclesiastical board of directors for twoi years' term and
one of the prominent farmers of Moroni. Was married
in Moroni January 2, 1879, to Margaretta, daughter of
Isaac and Abiah Morley, born April 29, 1861. Wife died
August 18, 1897, leaving five children: Margaretta) L.,
Delbert M., Roswell N., Fanny A., Sherman L. and Phile-
mon, and Philetus, deceased.
DRAPER, MOSES, farmer, son of William and Eliza-
beth, was born in Canada of American parentage
July 9, 1832. In '34 the family removed to Kirt-
land, Ohio, having joined the Mormon church the year
before through the preaching of Brigham Young. Father
helped build the Kirtland Temple and passed through
412 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
^he church persecutions in Missouri and Illinoisy losing:
a great deal of property. When they were driven from
Nauvoo their property was burned for the third time. In.
"'49 they came to Utah, crossing the plains, in Capt.
'George A. Smith's company, and located at Draper,
mamed after father, who was bishop and the leading man.
Moses was married in Salt Lake City October 4, 1855, to
Eachel M. Hefner, President Brigham Young officiating.
In April, 18(35, they came to IMoroni, where he now has a
farm of 130 acres. He performed a mission of six months
in the Elk Mountain country in '55 and took part in the
Walker and Black Hawk Indian Avars. His eleven chil-
dren are: IMoses H., Julia A., William J., IMargaret A.^
Ada, Anna, Lauraett, Celestia, Ervin, Erwin and Melvin.
DRAPER, PARLEY P., farmer, son of William and
Betsey, was born in l^ike county, Illinois, March 30,
1843. The family joined the Mormon church and
passed tlirough the persecutions in Missouri and Illinois,
father being a bishop in Iowa. In '49 they came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. George A.
Smith, and soon located in Draper, the town being named
for father Draper, who was bishop eighteen years. They
resided for a time in Spanish Fork and in '64 came to
Moroni, where father was an enterprising and leading
citizen. He died at Freedom. Parley P. grew up here to
farming and stockraising. In '66 he went back to the
Missouri river after emigrants in Capt. Abner Lowry's
company. He was in active service throughout the Black
Hawk war, being in the Salina Canyon engagement,
whei^e he and George Jackson were cut olf from the com-
pany and almost captured. The Indians fired fifty shots
at them. He held the rank of Second Lieutenant. He
served as City IMarshal two years; was in the City Coun-
cil two years and is at present engaged in farming, hav-
ing twenty acres of land. Was married in Draper to
Margaret Simmonson, a native of Denmark. They have
eleven living children: Parley J., Hetty, Frank, Free-
man, Homer, Orson, Vina, Ray, Amanda, Archie and
Mai-v.
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HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 413
DWAKDg, JAMES P., JE., barber, son of James P.
and Catherine Petty, was born in Manti May 17,
1870. He removed to Sterling in '81 and folloAved
farming for three years, then went to Glenwood Springs,
Colorado,' and engaged in the sawmill business with his
brother Albert. After one year he returned to Sterling
and resumed farming and stockraising. He and brother
Albert then contracted timbers for S. S. Jones and fur-
nished lumber and ties for the San]3ete Valley Kailway
company in '91. After marriage he engaged with Wil-
liam Montgomery of Manti as barber for one year, then
came to Moroni, where he had a nice shop and did a good
business. Was married May 15, 1895, to Janie L., daugh-
ter of Abner and Arlish Funk Lowr^^, born October 4,
1874. They have had one child, Erwin, born January 20,
1895; died August 4, 1896. Mrs. Erwards learned the
trade of milliner from Mrs. Ehoda Smyth of Manti and is
doing a fine business in that line.
ELIASSON, NILS L., proprietor of the Eliasson Hotel,
son of Lars and Hannah, was born in Sweden Au-
gust 27, 1838. He learned the trade of a landscape
gardener and joined the Mormon church in '60. In '67
he came with his family to Utah, crossing the plains un-
der Capt. Eice, and located at Moroni. He bought a farm
and now owns 250 acres, being engaged in general farm-
ing and stockraising. In '81 he was appointed postmas-
ter and held the position till '93. Served as registration
officer during the time of the Utah Commission and was
census enumerator for the eleventh census. Is one of the
directors in the Moroni Irrigation company and a prom-
inent and representative man. Was married in Sweden
August 9, 1863, to Elna Pehrson, born in Sweden Sep-
tember 6, 1843. They have had six children: Nils, Or-
lando, Wilhelm, Berthman, Emma and Erica.
FAUX, JABEZ, farmer, son of Thomas and Ann, was
born in Yorkshire, England, March 16, 1837. He
learned the trade of fitter in a machine shop, joined
the Mormon church and in '60 emigrated to Utah, cross-
414 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ing tlie plains in a handcart company under Capt. Robin-
son, walking all the way from Florence, Neb., and lo-
cated at Moroni. He worked some time in a blaeksmith
shop, making plows of old goA^emment wagon tires and
other iron scraps picked np on the plains. In a few years
he engaged in farming and now has seventy-five acres.
He took an active part, in the Black Hawk war. Helped
organize the Co-op store; was the first clerk and for twen-
ty-five years has been connected with the institution,
most of the time as superintendent; is now one of the di-
rectors. Served as a member of the City Council and
City Recorder several years. Since '90 he has been super-
intendent of the Sunday-school. In politics he is a Re-
publican and is a prominent and much respeeted citizen.
Was married in Moroni December 24, 1862, to Anna Dan-
ielson, born in Sweden. They have had eight children:
Jabez, Joseph, John, Anna and George, living; Ada,
Mary and an unnamed one, deceased.
/* EE, JOSEPH, notary public, son of Joseph and
yi Nancy, was born in Bradbur}^, Cheshire, England,
^ October 20, 1834. He learned the trade of a cotton
spinner and worked at that for thirty years. In '54 he
joined the Mormon church and was president of Ashton
under Lyne, Oldham and Rochdale. He came to Utali in
'74, settled at St. George two years, then removed to
Moroni in '76. Is at present deputy watermaster iind
notai-y public. Was elected Assessor and Collector of
Moroni and served four years, and defeated for City Jus-
tice in '97. Served as head teacher several years and is
one of the prominent citizens of the town. Was maiTied
in England December 25, 1858, to Clara, daughter of
John and Hannah Stafford, by whom he had nine 'dl-
dren in England and three in America. She died in 'SO.
Was married again to Sarah Kellett nee Prestwich, Avho
had one child: Dorothy. The first wife's children living
are: Samuel E., Albert W., Mary Jane, Alice, Josepli",
James, Clara, Aaron and Ervin.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 415
jl AEDY, HON. AARON, member of the State Legisla-
jl ture, sou of George and Merab, was born near Man-
/ Chester, England, ])ecember 22, 1839. He learned
the trade of a weaver, joined the Mormon church l^Yb-
ruary 28, 1854, and came to Utah in '63, crossing the
plaius in Capt. Peter Nebeker's ox-train. He reached
Moroni without capital, but soon secured a farm, worked
on the railroad; was salesman in the Co-op store eight
years and schoolteacher fifteen years. Served as th-i
first City Recorder; was Mayor three terms. Justice of
the Peace twelve years and County Selectman from '80
to '82. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war. In
'96 he was elected to the State Legislature and appointed
chairman of the Committee on State Prison and T.Klas-
trial School. He took an active interest in these mat-
tei's and secured legislation beneficial tO' the inmates,
making many warm friends through his philanthropic
work. He now owns fift}^ acres of land and does notary
work. Was first married in England September 11, 1S61,
to Elizabeth Prestwich, who died June 20, 1870, leaving
two children: Aaron and Elizabeth. Second wife, mar-
ried in Salt Lake City December 19, 1870, was Emma-,
daughter of Bishop AVamer of Nephi. She had seven
children: James, Addie and Wilford, liviug; William,
Samuel, Joseph and Mary, deceased. Third wife was
Amy Faux. She had seven children : Charlotte, Walter,
Edna aud John H., living; George, Amy and Arthur, de-
ceased. Fourth wife was Anna M. Anderson, maiTied
September 9, 1880. She is president of the Relief society.
jl UTCHINSON, DAVID, farmer, son of David and
Jl Janet Crookston, was born in Fifeshire, Scotland,
' May 16, 1847. He was born in the Mormon church,
his folks having joined in early days. When a boy he
worked at coal mining. In '61 the family came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Capt. Murdoch's company, and lo-
cated at American Fork. He came to Moroni in '62, his
parents having come before, and bought a small farm;
now has forty acres. He has been engaged in woolgrow-
ing, but now attends to his farm. Is superintendent of
416 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the Centreville Siiuday-school, a ward teacher and mem-
ber of the High Priests' quorum. He is an energetic
church worker and a good citizen. Was married in
Moroui in October, 1850, to Jane, daughter of William
and Jane Longshire Prestwich, born in England May 9,
1847. They have nine living children: Jane, Janet,
David, William, Dorothy, Thomas, Jemima, William and
Mary; three, Isabel, Elizabeth and an infant, deceased.
IRONS, BISHOP JOHN W., son of John W. and Hester
Applegate, was bom in Ocean counTy, New Jen^ey,
November 21, 1823. He was raised there on a farm
and joined the Mormon church in '60. In '63 he came to
Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train under 0^)1. Pres-
ton, and stopped in Salt Lake City one winter. He came
to Moroni in the spring of '64 and has residcMl here since.
Took an active part in the Black Hawk war as Captain
of Company A, infantiy. In '77 he was appointed bishop
by Brigham Young and still retains that positirn. Is
president of the Co-op store and has been for the past
twenty years. He is an active, representative citizen,
having been quite prominent in all public a'Tairs in
Moroni. Was married April 24, 1844, to I>eborab P.,
daughter of John and Rebecca Lippincott, born in Ocean
county. New Jersey. They have had four children: Will
L., farmer and stockraiser; Annie, wife of Hyrum Jack-
son, a telegraph operator; Hetty I. married Owen Smith,
now dead; and John W. was teller in McCoraick's bank.
IRONS, WILL L., farmer and stockraiser, son of Bishop
John W. and Deborah P., was borii in Ocean county,
New Jersey, December 18, 1859. When lie was 4
years of age the family removed to Utah, stopping for a
time in Salt Lake City, then came to IMoroni. He went
through the hom.e district schools and took a short course
in the Deseret UniA^rsity. He then bought a farm and
now has a nice place, making a specialty of breeding
Hereford cattle. Sers^ed as a member of the City Council
several years, and in '84 Avas elected to the office of
County Collector on the Republican ticket. He is a
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 417
stockholder in the Co-op store and a well-known repre-
sentative citizen. Was married in Moroni to Sarah J.
Jolley, born in Payson September 22, 18G1. The}^ have
eight children: Hettie I., Will M., Elmo, John W., Edith
I., Jennie P., Leola and Eoldo.
JACKSON, HYRUM, farmer, son of John and Jane,
was born in Wakefield, England, May 16, 1869. The
family emigrated in '73 and located in Moroni,
where they now reside. Father was a shoemaker, lly-
rum grew up here and has always followed farming, lie
now owns a small farm of fifteen acres, which he culti-
vates. He was married in Moroni February 12, 1895, to
Annie D. Cahoon nee Irons, daughter of Bishop J. W.
and Deborah, born in Ocean county, New Jersey, July 8,
1857. She has two children by former marriage: Stephen
E., born June 12, 1881, and Annie D., July 22, 1884. She
learned telegraphy when only 13 years of age and has
ever since had charge of the Deseret Telegraph office at
Moroni.
JENSEN, ANDEEW, known as ^'Little Soldier," son of
Peter and Kirsten, was born in Denmark December
4, 1844. He was raised on a fann, joined the Mor-
mon church in "()1 and in '62 came to Utah, crossing the
plains in Cupt. Madsen's independent train. He walked
all the way and helped drive 200 cows. The family lo-
cated in Moroni, where he secured a ten-acre farm; now
has 175 acres, and is engaged in stock and fruitraising
and woolgrowing. He ran the Co-op sawmill in early
days for ten years, then managed the United Order sheep
and cattle four years. In company with others he built
a sawmill in Canal Creek canyon. He afterward bought
a steam sawmill in Four-Mile canyon and operated that
several years. In '85 he and brothers Jens and Christian
built the Jensen Bros.' flouring mill, which has recently
been remodeled, and now is an up-to-date sixty-barrel
mill. He is a stockholder in the plaster mill near Nephi,
a director in the First National Bank at Nephi and in-
terested in the Nephi Mining and Salt Manufacturing
418 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
company and Fish Springs mines. He served in the
Black Hawlv war and was given the name of ''Little Sol-
dier" by Madison D. Hamilton. He is one of the leading
citizens and a prominent financier and business man.
Was married in Salt Lake City to Maria, daughter of
Lauritz and Maria Lauritzen, born in Denmark May 18,
1848. They have had ten children: Maria, Mary C,
Annie, Louisa, Andrew E., Serena, Hannah, Martena
aiud Charles W., living; James P., deceased.
JENSEN, HON. ANDI:EW L., farmer and ex-Mayor,
son of Jens and Mary, was born in Denmark Au-
gust 31, 1848. 'l^he family joined the Mormon
church and in '62 came to Utah, crossing the plains in
Capt. Van Cott's company, and located at Moroni, Avhere
parents both died. Andrew was raised here to farming
and now has a farm of 150 acres. He took an active part
in the Black Hawk war. In '68 he returned to the Mis-
souri river after emigrants under Capt. Seely, and in
crossing Green river the boat was capsized and he with
others was thrown into the water, six men being
drowned. In '82 he went on a two years' mission to Ala-
bama; made several converts. He is a stockholder and
vice-president in the Co-op store. Served as a member of
the City Council several years and was Mayor eight years.
Is an active Bepublican and has been a delegate to many
county and State conventions, being well known and an
influential man in the community. Was married in Salt
Lake City May 19, 1873, to Christina, daughter of Rasmus
P. and Maria Christensen, born in Denmark February 14,
1857. They have had ten children : Mary, Maria, Hetty,
Andrew, James V., John E., Franklin P., Delina C. and
Delmore W., living; Lula, deceased.
JENSEN, JENS W., farmer and one of the firm of
Jensen Bros.' Milling company, was born in Den-
mark in Januai-y, 1839. He learned the trade of a
weavei' and joined the Mormon church in '61. In '62 he
started for Utah with his parents and family of nine per-
sons, crossing the plains in Capt Madsen's company, and
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 419
located in Moroni. His parents both died here. He
worked at anything- lie could get to do and finally secured
a small farm; now owns eighty -five acres. In '84 he
and brothers Andreas and Christian built the flouring
mill two miles east of town, and in '97 they remodeled it,
making it sixty-barrel capacity, with all the latest and
improved machinery for merchant and custom work. He
took an active part in the Black Hawk war, being in
many excursions against the Indians. Served as City
Treasurer fourteen years. In '85 he went on a two years'
mission to Denmark and presided over a branch of the
church. He is quite an extensive woolgrower and a di-
rector in the Co-op store. Is a member of the High
Priests' quorum. Has always been a leader in local en-
terprises and an energetic and reiDresentative citizen.
Was married first in Salt Lake City to Annie Anderson,
now deceased. His second wife was Kersten M. Soren-
son. She has six children: Neils P., Mary, James, An-
drew, Caroline and Christian. The third wife was Sophia
M. Anderson. She has four children: Annie C, Frank-
lin P., Ella y. and Junius C. Mr. Jensen also moved to
San Luis valley, Colorado, in '88, returning in '96. While
there he had the misfortune to lose his little son Orson
H., 3 years of age, who strayed from home. An active
search was kept up all night, but when found he was
frozen to death, it being a bitter night.
KEMP, CHAELES, retired millwright, son of John
and Ann, was born in Lancashire, England, in '31.
He learned the trade of a machinist, serving an ap-
prenticeship of seven years. In December, 1848, he joined
the Mormon church and in '53 came to Utah, crossing the
plains in Capt. Wheelock's company, and located at
Nephi. He superintended and helped make the machin-
ery for a cut-nail factory and molasses mills and erected
the building. In '59 he came to Moroni and tried farming
for a time, but returned to his trade and assisted in con-
structing flouring mills in Moroni and other towns, put-
ting fifty mills together in Utah and Idaho. Assisted in
putting in the electric light plant at Mt. Pleasant and in-
420 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
troduced a new kind of water-wheel for power. He put
in the first full line roller flour mill in Utah at Fairview.
Served as County Selectman one term. Is a member of
the High Priests' quorum and an old, respected resident.
AVas married fii'st in England to Adelaide S. Prestwich,
who died in Nephi with her daughter Alice Ann. Second
wife was Sarah Blackham, born in England. The chil-
dren are: Jesse, Seth, Mary, Sarah J., Olive, Elizabeth,
Anna and Maud, living; Charles and Martha A., de-
ceased.
p AUIIITZEX, CHRISTIAN, barber, son of Lauritz
\^ and Matilda, was born in Moroni February 17, 1875.
His father came to Utah in '60, crossing the plains
in an ox-train, and was one of the first settlers in Moroni.
He resided here until his death, which occurred August
11, 1896. Mother died August 11, 1897. They left three
children: Ida, Christian and Lewis. Christian grew up
here and followed farming and stockraising till '97, when
he opened a barber shop, having learned the business of
Walter Lund. He is doing well and gives general satis-
faction to his many patrons.
elVINGSTON, CHARLES C, postmaster, son of
James C. and Agnes, was bom in Salt Lake City
Februaiy 6, 1868. He was educated in the district
schools and attended the Deseret University one year.
In '79 he came to Moroni, where he engaged as salesman
in the different mercantile institutions till January 5,
1898, when he was appointed postmaster. He is a partner
in the Christensen general merchandise business that car-
ries a stock of |2,500 or more and does an annual business
of |7,500. Is an active man in Sunday-school and church
matters, being one of the department teachers. He is
an enthusiastic Republican and a very energetic and suc-
cessful business man, well liked in the community. Was
married in Salt Lake City December 25, 1889, to Julia,
daughter of James and Christina Sellers, bom in Salt
Lake City September 6, 1868. They have six children:
May, Flora, Laura, Ethel, Ernest and Leonard.
NEILS OLSON,
MORONI.
MRS. NEILS OLSON,
MORONL
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HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 421
COWllY, GEORGE W., famier, Constable and deputy
Slienlf, son of Abner and Louisa, was born in Manti
May 19, 1857. He came to Moroni August 19, 1889.
Acted as special police for two years and was then
elected City Marshal in '92. Is at pi'esent precinct Con-
stable and deputy Sheriff. Served three years in the
Utah National Guard, being- a Second Lieutenant, and
promoted to Captain. Is an Elder in the Mormon church
and a respected citizen. Was married in Moroni Decem-
ber 23, 1879, to Xina, daughter of Heniy and Martha
Draper. They have two children: Martha 1^. and
George E.
eOWKY, JAMES W., farmer, son of Abner and
Louisa, was born in Moroni Febmary 25, 18C3. He
grew up there and followed freighting for several
years, then was a contractor in grading part of the San-
pete Valley and Rio Grande Western railways.
In '91 he engaged in farming and has followed that work.
He now owns a twenty-acre far-m, which is under good
cultivation. He is first counsellor to Bishop Taylor and
superintendent of the Sunday-school and a well re-
spected citizen. Was married in Sterling October* 8,
1885, to Florence M., daughter of Martin Y. and Cornelia
Taylor, born in April, 1870. They have two children:
Nina and Elmer D.
COW^RY, ABNER, one of the '49 settlers, is a son of
John and Mary Mecox, born in Lewis county, Mis-
souri, October 12, 1831. The family passed through
the church persecutions, and in '46 removed to Winter
Quarters, coming through with the iiioneers in '47, cross-
ing the plains in John Taylor's company. In '48 Abner
took one of his father's teams and went with a relief
party to bring in a company from the plains, Brigham
Young being one of them. The family came to Sanpete
with the pioneers in '49 and located in Manti. Abner
took part in the Provo war, then in the Walker war,
where he was a Lieutenant, and again in the Black Hawk
war, holding the rank of Major of the Fifth battalion of
422 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
cavalry. Was in the Salina Canyon engagement and
other skirmishes. He followed farming and stockraising
and in '61 came to Moroni. Served as Mayor of the city
four years and County Selectman foui-teen years. In '60
he returned to the Missouri river for emigrants and
brought out 250 persons; fifty-two died on the road of
cholera. Was married in Nephi November 22, 1852, to
Betsey L., eldest daughter of Bishop Bradley, a native
of New York. She died in Sterling December 6, 1881,
leaving ten children: Mary E., Abner, George W., Susan
L., James W., John H., Melinda, Ernest, Marion A. and
Claire.
fT\ ALLIXSOX, JOHN, fanner, son of Edward and
/ I I Ophelia, was born in Asliton under Lymes Lanes,
I V England, September 11, 1814. He . joined the
Mormon church in '02 and came to Utah in '64, locating
at Moroni. Took an active part in the Black Hawk Avar
as a home guard and engaged in farming. He now owns
thirty acres of land. Is a member of the quorum of Sev-
enties and an honorable citizen. Was married in the
Endowment House, Salt Lake City, March 7, 1871, to
Esther, daughter of eTohn and Alice Cunliffe, born Sep-
tember 22, i853. Wife died December 27, 1893, leaving
six children: Maiy A., Anettee, John E., Esther, Robert
and William. He was married again February 14, 1874,
to Martha, daughter of John and Susannah Blackham.
She has one son: Samuel.
rf\ AEX, PHILLIP, fanner, son of George and Bar-
/ 1 I bara, was born in Germany March 1, 1834. He
' y learned the trade of a shoemaker. In '52 he and
brother John came to the United States, where he worked
at his trade till '55, when he enlisted in United States
army. Company A, Seventh regiment of infantry. They
were sent to Texas until '58, and while there had many
encounters against Indians. His regiment then marched
to the Mississippi river and went up the river by boats
to Jefferson BaiTacks, near St. Louis. They soon started
for Utah and walked all the way to Cedar Valley, where
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 423
they built a post. He was honorably discharged April
23, 1860, veiy much broken down in health. He now gets
a pension of |6 a month from the Government. In May,
1860, he located in Moroni and worked at his trade of a
shoemaker for fifteen years. When the Black Hawk war
broke out he was made a Captain and drilled the local
companj^ taking an active part throughout the Avar. In
'73 he took up 160 acres of land, where he now resides,
two miles south of Moroni, and has a nice farm of ninety-
seven acres. Was married April 23, 1860, to Mary Jacob-
sen, by whom he has three children: Phillip, Josephine
and Jacob. Second wife was Maria Neilsen, by whom he
has six children: Andrew, George, Tilda, John, Joseph
and Alvin. He married a third wife January 2, 1895, Nel-
sine Easmussen, born in Denmark September 26, 1831.
fr\ ONSON, HON. MONS, Treasurer of Sanpete coun-
/ 1 I ty? i^ ^ native of Lund, Sweden, where he was
I I born March 18, 1850. His father, Bengt Monson,
was a fai-mer by occupation and came with his family to
the United States in '54. They resided in Keokuk, Iowa,
two and one-half years, when they came across the plains
to Utah, locating in Spanish Fork. In the fall of '60 they
moved to Moroni, Sanpete county, and took up a small
fann of twenty-five acres. His father died May 9, 1889.
Our subject learned the trade of cabinetmaker, at Avhich
he worked winters and fanned summers. He has a fine
farm of about 100 acres three miles south of town, twen-
ty acres inside the city limits, and a nice residence in the
city. Mr. Monson has always taken an active part in
politics and was chairman of the Democratic party in
Moroni three years. He held the offices of Constable,
Justice of the Peace and was Mayor of the city from '92
to '95. He has also been a worker in the church; in
'76 he helped establish a colony in Arizona, working as a
carpenter. He spent the two years '84-'85 on a mission,
laboring in Sweden and Lapland. In November, 1896,
he was elected to the office of County Treasurer, which
he fills to the satisfaction of the people and with great
credit to himself. Mr. Monson is a highly respected citi-
424 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
zen a.nd stands liifili in the estimation of the people of
Sanpete county. He ^yas married in Salt Lake City No-
vember 6, 1872, to Janet, daug'hter of John and Barbara
Sj^me, by whom he has eight children: Bengt, John, Bar-
bara, Annie, Gilbert, Ernest, Ophelia and Hazel O.
rY\ ONSON, iNlONS, (second), farmer, son of Tlasmus
111 and Bodie M., was born in Denmark February 28,
I V 1844. He Avas brought up a farmer and joined
the Mormon church in '77. In '78 he came with his fam-
ily to Utah and located at IMoroni. He now has a fine
fann of forty-three acres, with a nice brick residence and
modern outbuildings situated three miles east of the
city. He was married in Denmark September 17, 1870,
to Mary C, daughter of Jens and Inger Jensen, born in
Denmark July 31, 1848. They have six children: Annie,
wife of Andrew Johansen, farmer; Basmus, sheepherder;
Orson, Bohney L., Berry G. and Elvira C.
rr\ OlILEY, THO]MAS J., blacksmith and wheel-
/ I I wright, son of Isaac and Cyntha A., was born in
/ I Manti February 12, 1854, The family came to
Moroni in '59 and Thomas was raised here, learning the
trade of a mason from his father. At the age of 19 he
went to Sandy and learned the trade of a blacksmith and
wheelwright. In '76 he built the shop where he is now
located. He erected a large stone building in '86 and
now makes a specialty of horseshoeing. In company with
Mons Monson he built the Moroni opera-house, investing
$3,000 in this handsome and commodious structure.
Served five years as Justice of the Peace and four years
as school trustee. Though only a boy during the Black
Hawk war, he did his share of the work and carried ex-
press messages. He had a narrow escape one day in
Canal canyon, when 300 Indians surrounded him and a
brother and Isaac Bruno. When the Indians learned he
was a ]Morley they decided to let him go, as the family
had always been kind to them, so the thr€H^ were given
their liberty. The Indians passed on and in a few min-
utes killed Dan Miller in Oak Creek canvon. Mr. Morlev
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.. 425
is an industrious and entei'prising man, well liked in
the ((ininiunitv and liaA'ing- a, nice family. lie was mar-
ri(Ml in Sprini;- Citv June 2, 1877, tO' Ellen C, daughter of
Beuiit and Annie Monson, born in Spanish Fork March
12, 1858. They have had seven children: Thomas J.,
Lillian, Melvin, Leroy and Mabel, living; Ellen A. and
Jennett, deceased.
rr\ OKLEY, ISAAC, son of ''Father Morley," who led
/[ I the first settlers to Sanpete by direction of Brig-
' V ham Young, was born in Kirtland, Ohio, May 2,
1829. His father was a native of Massachusetts, where
he resided until he attained manhood, when he went to
Kirtland, Ohio, and joined the Mormon church in the
early '30s, becoming one of the proiuinent members and
a, patriarch. He was through all the Mormon persecu-
tions and at one time was cast into prison. In '48 he
eame to Utah with Brigham Young, bringing several of
his wives. He was appointed by President Young in '10
to lead the settlers into Sanpete and was aftei'ward made
president of the stake. He spent most of his life in church
work in Utah, going about blessing the Saints. He died
in Fairview June, 1865. The subject of this sketch drove
one of his father's three teams across the plains in '48,
and settled in Manti. He came to Moroni in June, 1850,
and has always followed the trade of a mason, building
many of the houses in this city. He sersed as a member
of the first City Council in Manti and is at present a
member of the High Priests' quorum. Was mamed in
Manti in November, 1851, to Cynthia A., daughter of
Thomas J. and Betsey Bradley, born in Erie county, New
York, September 14, 1833. Their children are: George
F., Thomas J., Betsey A., Lucy, Theresa, Margareta, Ar-
ietta, Isaac, Amorillas, Daniel H., Evelyn, William A.,
Heber C, Anna M. and Jerome B.
rf\ ORLEY, DANIEL H., mason, son of Isaac and
ill Abiah, was born in Moroni October 3, 1868. He
' I grew up here as a farmer, and about '83 began
the work of a mason, having since followed that occupa-
426 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
tion. He has been iiistriiineiital in building many of tlie
ornamental residences in Moroni. Served as City Coun-
cillor during '9(» and '97. He owns the millinery shop on
Main street, and is a respected workman of this city.
Was married October 30, 1890, to Sarah J., daughter of
Charles and Sarah Kemp, born in Moroni October 9, 1869.
They have four children: Olive E., Daniel A., Sarah A.
and Madeline.
K^ EILSEN, C. P., blacksmith and farmer, was born in
jM Denmark, April 21, 1826. He learned the trade of
i a blacksmith, joined the Mormon church in March,
1851, and in '54 started for Utah. He resided in the
Eastern States until '60, when he came to Utah, crossing
the plains in Capt. Taylor's independent company. Spent
some time in Draper and Spanish Fork, and in January,
1863, came to Moroni, Avhere he has since followed his
trade and conducted a small farm. He took part in the
Black Hawk war, and has always been recognized as a
steady and industrious citizen. Was first married on the
sea while en route to this country, to Elsie C. Larsen,
who died in Moroni. His second wife was Dorothy Ja-
cobsen. They have seven children: ]Mary C, Sene, Mene,
iiebecca, Lauritz S., Esther and Annie.
KfEILSEN, NIELS C, farmer, son of Andrew and Mag-
\\ dalena, w^as born in Denmark, August 31, 1845. He
f came to Utah, in '62, crossing the plains in an ox-
train under Bishop Madsen, and located in Moroni.
Served for two years in the Black Hawk war, as one of
the minutemen. In '66 he went back to the Missouri
river after emigrants. Was road supervisor for Moroni
from '84 to '89, and held the position of City Marshal two
years. Has been City Poundkeeper for several years and
still holds that position. He was head watermaster in '81
and deputy watermaster for twenty years. Served as
Avard teacher three years and counsellor to the president
of the Y. M. M. I. A. one year. Is a stockholder in the
two irrigation companies, and a much-respected resident.
Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City,
January 9, 1871, to Annie M., daughter of Michael and
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 427
Helena Sorensen, born in Denmark, November 3, 1854,
Tbe}^ bave bad tbirteen cbildren: Niels A., Angeline,
Micbael, Helena, Maria B., Josepb, Elinora, Sarab J.,
Lydia M., Andrew H. and Feary L., living; Mary E, and
Lillian, deceased.
lyfELSON, ANDEEW, carpenter and builder, son of
\\ Jens C. and Anna M., was born in Moroni, January
i 22, 1860. Wben a boy be learned tbe cooper trade of
Lis fatber and later learned tbe trade of a millwrigbt, and
followed tliat four years. He learned tbe business
of contractor and builder and lias erected most of tbe tine
rt, sidences of Moroni. He is a first-class mecbanic and an
energetic man. For two years be was interested in tbe
Jensen and Nelson sawmill and ran it. Served as post-
ni aster from October 1, 1893, to January 15, 1898. Was
City Collector one term. He is an active tbinker and a
pronounced Socialist. Was married in Salt Lake City,
January 15, 1880, to Minnie, daugbter of William and
Scpbia Daniels, bom in Denmark, February 4, 1860. Tbey
bave nine cbildren: Minnie, Andrew W., Elizabetb C,
Caroline, Cbristian, Mertie, Ezra F., Pine D. and Dar-
^vin D.
Ill ELSON, DANIEL C, barnessmaker, son of Jens C,
jM and Mary A., was born in Big Cottonwood, Utab,
i Marcb 28, 1858. Tbe family came to Moroni in tbe
spring of '59, wbere be was brougbt up a farmer. He
attended tbe B. Y. Academy at Provo, two years, and
taugbt scbool several years. Served as a member of tbe
City Council four years and as scbool trustee four
years. Is active in Sunday scbool work and was
secretary several years. He owns a twenty-tbree-
acre farm and tbe Palace Pavilion, in wbicb be
lias a small store and dancing ball in tbe rear.
Is a barnessmakei' and bas a good sbop next door
to Pavilion, witb a fine, large residence in town. He is a
representative citizen and very enterprising business
man. Was married in Salt Lake City, February 15, 1880,
to ^Maiw Sorenson, born in Epbraim, May 15, 1859. Sbe
died June 22, 1894, leaving five cbildren: Gertrude, Bo-
428 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
lirda, Alice, Stella and Daniel E. Second wife was Ce-
celia Nelson, married December 11, 1895, born in Den-
mark, January 9, 1874. She lias one child: Dallon,
K^ELSEN, HON. JENS C, farmer and ex-Mayor, was
1)1 born in Fauborg, Denmark, August 10, 1830. He
i learned the trade of a cork cutter, which he followed
seven years. In '52 he joined the Mormon church, spent
two years as a traveling elder, in Hamburg Germany, and
in '55 emigrated to the United States, spending one year
in Missouri, and in '56 came to Utah, in Canute Peter-
son's company. He resided for a time at Big Cottonwood,
then in Ephraim and in '59 came to Moroni as one of the
first settlers, and worked at the cooper trade. When the
city was organized he was one of the first Council and
Mayor three terms. Took part in the Black Hawk war
UP a First Lieutenant, and was in the Salina canyon and
Grass valley engagements. He and others captured Chief
San Pitch's men when they escaped from jail at Manti.
Ir '76 he wont on a three years' mission to Denmark, and
in '85 he filled another mission, both times having charge
of the Aarlius conference and baptizing many converts.
He then engaged in farming, and has been ward clerk for
the past ten years. Owns forty acres and has a nice home
in town. SerTed as pi'esident of the Co-op store when it
T>as started and is still a stockliolder and much respected
citizen. Was first married in Salt Lake county to Anna
M. Anderson, who died in Moroni, leaving six children:
Daniel, Andrew, Mary, Ephraim, Joseph and Annie.
Second wife, married in Moroni, September 29, 1873, was
Karen Npilsen, bom in Denmark, October 16, 1843. She
has had four children: Sophia, Dorthea and James C.y
living; Caroline, deceased.
WeLSON, SOREX R., farmer, son of Rasmus and INIete
1)1 K., was born in Aarhus, Denmark, April 21, 1845.
' He learned the trade of a carpenter and worked on
a farm. Spent seven years working in a woolen mill.
January 14, 1872, he joined the Mormon church, and in
'78 came to Utah, locating at Moroni. He worked at his
trade and finally secured a farm; now owns 100 acres
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 429
and is engaged in farming. Served as ward teacher many-
years. Was married in Denmark in May, 1861, to Kama
Jhouds Jlionsdotter, a native of Sweden. She died in Mo-
roni, in November, 1883, leaving six children : Annie, wife
of Crisp Taylor of Moab; Eliza," wife of Edward Kump of
Moroni; Josephine, wife of Andrew Meyers of Eureka;
Serrebene, Soren and Caroline. He again married, Au-
gust, 1871, to Caroline, daughter of Jens C. and Kjersten
Xeilsen, born in Denmark. They have six living children:
Kjersten M., James P., Mary, Carrie and Elvine. Mrs.
Nelson had three children before her marriage to Soren.
I.'. They were: Walter, Hannah and Maria.
OLSEN, PETEK, deceased, a native of Denmark, was
born August 17, 1821. He joined the Mormon
church in '51 and though a wealthy man, sold all he
had and emigrated poor people to Zion, arriving himself
in '57 without any funds. He married Anna Anderson
and they came together, crossing the plains in the hand-
cart company under Capt. Christiansen, puUing their cart
from Florence, Neb., to Ephraim. In '59 they came to
Moroni with the first settlers. He labored one and one-
half years in Denmark as a missionary. T^ as a promi-
nent public-spirited citizen, taking part in many of the
local enterprises and helped organize the Co-op store, of
which he v,as the treasurer several yeart:.. He took an
active part m the Black Hawk war. Ho died July 12,
1?88; his wife is still living, 75 years of age. Their only
son, Peter, Avas born here and raised a farmer. He is a
prominent farmer and stockraiser and served as a mem-
ber of the City Council two years. In '85 he went on a
two years' mission. Is a stockholder in the Co-op store,
president of Y. M. M. I. A., one of the presidents of the
Thirty-seventh quorum of Elders and served as secretary
of the quorum and Sunday-school ten years. He is a well-
known, respected citizen. Was married, November 8,
1883, to Helena, daughter of Neils and Anna M. Soren-
son, born in Fountain Green, October 2, 1862. They have
had eight children: John L., Elsie M., Leander, Eva M.
and Helena, living; Peter C, Peter and Annie M., de-
ceased.
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430 HISTOBY OF SANPETE C5UNTY,
OLSEN, SWEN, fanner and stockraiser, son of Ole and
Sophia M., was born in Sweden, March 14, 1840.
He learned the trade of a wheelwright, joined the
Mormon church in '66 and the same spring started for
Utah. Was married on the ocean June 17, 1866, to Mary
AV. Christensen, daughter of Christen E. and Ane K.,
born in Denmark, May 4, 1843. They crossed the plains
in Capt. Nebeker's ox-train and settled in Mt. Pleasant,
where he farmed and worked at his trade of wheelwright.
He also had a shop and manufactured furniture, employ-
ing from four to five men. In '81 he removed to his pres-
ent place, three miles east of Moroni, and has now a fine,
well improved farm of 200 acres. Is quite an extensive
stockraiser and one of the representative citizens of his
vicinity. He took part in the Black Hawk war, doing
his share of the guard and other duties. The family con-
sists of seven children: Swen M., Mary A., wife of H. A.
Willis; Isaac; Lillian, wife of Christian Daniels; John S.,
I.ettie and Wlnnifred.
OLSON, NEILS, farmer and stockraiser, was born in
Sweden, January 8, 1838. He was raised on a farm,
joined the Mormon church in '56 and in '57 the fam-
ily came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Cowley's
train. Father died in Salt Lake City in '57 and the fam-
ily resided in Little Cottonwood and Spanish Fork,
coining to Moroni in '60. The family then consisted of
mother and two brothers and one sister, all having since
died in this county. Neils took up a small fann, now has
fifty acres and is engaged in stockraising and woolgrow-
ing. He is a stockholder in the Co-op store and a much-
respected citizen. During the Black Hawk war he took
his share of the duties in guarding the homes and stock
from the Indians. He was married in Salt Lake City,
February 22, 1862, to Caroline, daughter of James and
Annie Larsen, born in Sweden. She died Februaiy 22,
1897, leaving five children : Olof , Mary, Frank, Edwin and
Edella. The four deceased were Nephi, Oscar, Charles
and an infant.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 431
OLSON, JOHN H., farmer, son of John and Myra E.,
was born in Moroni, July 31, 1873. His father came
here among the early settlers and took part in the
Black Hawk war, being in the Salina canyon engage-
ment. In '82 he w^ent on a two years' mission to Sweden,
and was instrumental in bringing many emigrants to
this country. He was a prominent churchman, an Elder
and a good citizen. Served as a member of the City Coun-
cil and was in many of the local enterprises. He died
May 3, 189G. Mother was born and raised in Manti. She
is a stockholder in the Moroni Co-op store and Moroni
Irrigation company. Is engaged in woolgrowing and
owns a fifty-acre farm, Avhich John H. cultivates. He is
a deacon and teacher in the Mormon church and a mem-
ber of the Y. M. M. I. A. There are eight living children
in the family: Myra L., wife of Aury Draper; John H.,
Hubject of this sketch; Daniel L., Euphemia, Edna, Effie,
Jefferson and Ellis.
1^ OSTEON, DAVID K., truck gardener, son of William
\\ T. and Nancy Eeid, was born in Manchester, Eng-
V land, October 16, 1846. He came to Utah in '62. and
located at Spanish Fork, where he resided three years,
then came to Moroni and went to work for Bishop Brad-
ley, as a farmer. Has been engaged in truck farming for
several years, and was the first in Sanpete county to cul-
tivate celery successfully. Served as secrtary of the El-
ders' quorum fourteen years and secretary of the Y. M.
M. I. A. eleven years. Is at present librarian of the Y.
M. M. I. A. and Sunday-school. Was married, December
15, 1866, to Maiw Ann, daughter of John and Mary Ann
Underdown Tilby. Her father was among the early
settlers of Moroni, coming here in '60. She has had nine
children: Hary A., Emma, John, Francis, Wilford and
Caroline, living; David, Sarah and Jane, deceased.
$IMPSON, GEOKGE P., farmer, son of John and Han-
nah, was born in Durham, England, November 12,.
1846. He learned engineering in the old country,,
came to Utah in '65, and located at Moroni. He assisted
432 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in building the first railroad south of Salt Lake City and
helped construct the Union Pacific through Weber can-
yon. Served in the Black Hawk war as commissary ser-
geant among the minutemen. Has been Constable for
about ten years; was City and Precinct Justice for about
twenty years, and City Sexton seven years. Was married
July 24, 1866, to Annie J., daughter of Michael and Ann
Foster, born in Bangor, North Wales. She died June 3,
1864, leaving four children: George V., Annie J., Angelo
F, and Michael L. Was maiTied again at Moroni, No-
vember 13, 1897, to Maria, widow^ of Niels Sorensen. She
has six children: Niels P., Alvin L., Ella M., Charles D.,
Amanda H. and Anette C.
5T0TT, JOHN, City Kecorder and clerk of bishop's
storehouse, son of Francis and Jennie Stott, was
born in Lancashire, England, June 7, 1835. He
learned the trade of a cotton spinner and machinist, be-
ginning work when 6 years old. In 'oO he joined the
Mormon church and in '67 came to Utah, crossing the
plains in an independent ox-train. He resided in Cen-
terville one year, when his family arrived and they came
to Moroni in '68. In '76 he became clerk of the tithing
office, which position he still retains. He owns a ninety-
acre farm and for the past twelve years has been City
Kecorder, giving perfect satisfaction and being an ex-
emplary officeholder and honorable man. Was married
in England, to Sarah A. Armfield, born December 15,
1836. They have had eight children: Francis, William,
Emma J., Nancy M., Sarah A. and John H., living; Mary
J., Harriet and John, deceased.
5W^ENSEN, PETEE, mason, son of Lars and Annie E.,
was born in Moroni, November 28, 1869. His pa-
rents emigrated from Denmark and located in Mo-
roni about '60, Avhere father engaged in farming. He was
a prominent man in the Mormon church; serving as coun-
sellor to the bishop many years and acted as bishop two
years. Was head teacher several years and performd
two missions. He took part, in the Black Hawk war, be-
ing in the Salina canyon engagement. Father died No-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 438
\ t-mber 16, 1894. Peter was raised here and learned the
trade of a mason, which he still follows. He was married
in the Manti Temple, November 28, 1894, to Sylvania,
daughter of Abner and Arlisha J. Lowry, born in Manti,
May 9, 1876. They have three children: Peter E., Geneva
and Vera.
5YME, JOHN, deceased, was born in Scotland, in Feb-
ruary, 1824. He was brought up a miner and fol-
lowed that occupation. He was married March 5,
1847, to Barbara Wylie, daughter of William and Janet
Fife, born in Scotland, December 31, 1819. She joined
the Mormon church in '42 and he became a member soon
after. In '51 they emigrated to the United States and
located in St. Louis. They came to Utah in '61, crossing
the plains in Capt. Murdoch's ox-train, and located at
Moroni. In '65 they removed to Monroe, Sevier county,
and engaged in farming. He took part in the Black Hawk
war and was forced out of the settlement, with others,
by the Indians, returning to Moroni, where he died,
August 2, 1894. There are five children living in Mo-
roni: William, married Cene Poulson; James, married
Christina, Christensen; George; Richard, married Jane
Bailey, and Janet, wife of Mous Monson.
7"AYL0R, BISHOP MARTIN V., son of Benjamin
v3 Franklin and Ann Menels, was born in Loraine
county, Ohio, December 26, 1835. His parents
joined the Mormon church in '41 and in '42 removed to
Macedonia, Illinois, one of the Mormon settlements. They
passed through all the persecutions of that State, and in
'46 moved to Kanesville, from which they started for
Utah, in '50, in Capt. Foote's ox-train. Many of this com-
pany died of cholera Avhile en route, but the family
reached Utah and located on Little Cottonwood. The next
year they went to California, with Lyman Rich, and
founded a colony at San Bernardino. In '57 they re-
turned to Utah and located at Springville, and about '70
settled at Little Salt Creek, or Juab. Elmer, a brother
.>f Martin, was bishop of Juab and Levan for several
years. Martin spent several years in freighting to the
434 HISTOBY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
mining camps of Montana, and in '83 came to Freedom,
where he engaged in farming and stockraising. He fol-
lowed cattleraising and woolgrowing some years, and
now has a fine farm of 140 acres. About '93 he, in com-
pany with others, started the Meadow View Creamery,
of which he was manager, and made it a success. He is
now one of the principal stockholders of the company.
In '97 he was appointed bishop of Freedom, and has
given general satisfaction, being well liked by everybody,
and an enterprising and upright citizen. He was married
in San Bernardino, California, to Amanda Hart, by whom
he had ten children: Benjamin F., Martin A., Alice A.,
Jesse E., Vasco H., Forest N., Jane, Lucy, Nettie and
Crispin. The second wife was Mary A. Clemens, who had
one child: Minnie. Third wife was Cornelia Mount, who
had six children: Mary, Florence, Lee, Joseph M., Jean
and Mattie. The fourth wife was Joanah Jennings. She
had eight children: Ray, Heber C, Polly B., Schuyler,
Wane, Duke, Nephi and Earl.
GUNNISON
Gunuiso'U is the oldest town of the Sevier Valley,
situated fifteen miles southwest of Manti and within twO'
miles of the junction of the Sanpitch and Sevier rivers.
The town was located in the spring of 1860 by Jacob
Hutchinson and a few families and named in honor of
Capt. J. W. Gunnison, the lamented and much-honored
United States topographical engineer, who was killed by
Indians on the Sevier river September 26, 1853. He and
company camped on the site of the now j)rosperons and
enterprising colony which bears his name as a perpetual
monument to his manhood and kind treatment of the
settlers of Sanpete Valley. Tlie town in early days was
a home of ix^fuge for isolated southern colo'nists attacked
by hostile Indians.
The first settlers of Sanpete saw this delightful spot
while engaged in protecting their homes and stock from
Indians, and many decided that as soon as the savages
were conquered or di'iven back to their mountain retreats
a colony would be established. When the first settlers
arrived and located upon their chosen fields, another
company composed chiefiy of residents of SpringTille,
settled farther down the river and two colonies were be-
gun. A union was soon perfected and after an unsuc-
cessful attempt at settling "Hog Wallow," the present
appropriate site was decided upon, and in 1862 the col-
onists built homes where they now reside. An attempt
was made by surveyors to locate an Indian reservation
on the townsite, but the settlers Avere i^ecognized by the
general Government and given titles to their lands.
436 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Being a frontier town, the people suffered much loss
of property and continual annoyance from Indian depre-
dations. The savages would attack the nothern settle-
ments, and when pursued by the troops, rush into Gunni-
son to complete their work of death and destruction.
Many hundred head of cattle were stolen by the redskins
and several lives lost in defending the people from inva-
sion by the painted warriors. In 1864 several families
removed to Salina and Richfield, thereby reducing the
strength of this colony, and in 1865, when the Black
Hawk war began, the people were almost defenseless,
but stood out manfully against their foes, who for six
years threatened the lives and property of every colonist.
The grasshoppers added to their troubles by coming in
vast numbers and destroying the crops, thus leaving
them almost without food.
The many trials and battles with savage foes, grass-
hoppers and poverty developed such a determined trait
of manhood as seldom T\itnessed in even the hardiest
pioneers, and the present generation of men and women
has inherited a legacy of indomitable courage character-
istic of the greatest colonists of the world. Here abide
honesty and sobriety intermingled with the art of accu-
mulation, and Gunnison is probably the wealthiest town
of its size in central Utah. With a population of about
1,800 industrious and contented people engaged in farm-
ing, stockraising and general agricultural pursuits, every
class of mercantile and industrial work, and investments
of the most generous character, the town ranks among
the most important municipalities of the State.
The commercial interests of Gunnison have steadily
developed through the combined enterprise of her citi-
zens. Among the more prominent mercantile establish-
ments is the Co-op store, organized in 1869, and grown
NEPHI ANDERSON,
GUNNISON.
THEODORE E. CHRISTENSEN,
GUNNISON.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 437
from a very small concern to its present dimensions. It
is an incoi-porated concern with a capital stock of |7,000,
and doing a business of |15,000 a year. The board of
directors are well-known and representative citizens and
consist of the following: Jacob A. Tuft, president; E. J.
Kearnes, secretary and treasurer; O. B. Berglund, mana-
ger, and Neils O. Sorenson. The firm has always de-
clared satisfactory dividends and is known as one of the
solid financial institutions of the town. It has been con-
ducted as other organizations under the co-operative plan
and gives a local market for general produce.
Irrigation has been the great factor in reclaiming
the desei^ts and making of Gunnison the leading grain-
producing section of Sanpete county. Several sources of
water supply are utilized and the broad fields made to
yield enormous crops of grain and alfalfa. One mam-
moth undertaking for a colony like Gunnison is the con-
struction of a huge resers'oir by using the banks of the
Sanpitch river between Sterling and Manti for natural
walls of enclosure. A dam has been built across the
river near Sterling and a large sheet of water four miles
or more in length, about one mile in width and twenty
feet in depth, impounded to be used in irrigating the
fields of Gunnison. By this means the high waters of
spring are held in check and distributed to shareholders
for a nominal sum, thus adding many thousands of
bushels to the annual cereal productions of this town.
The different irrigation companies represent the in-
vestments of all the farmers, in water ditches, and have
an aggregate capitalization of |245,800 divided among
six incorporated and distinct concerns. The Gunnison
City and Antelope Valley Canal Company was incorpor-
ated February 18, 1896, with a capital stock of $50,000.
The present official directory consists of O. A. Madsen,
438 HISTORY or sanpete county.
president; A. A. Prouty, vice-president; Nephi Gledhill,
secretary and treasurer, who Avitli Paul M. Jensen, Chris-
tian P. Jensen, Henry McKenna and C. A. Swalberg, Sr.,
control the a-ffairs of this compamy. The Robbins and
Kearnes Dam and Canal Company, with a capitalization
of $46,800, was incoi'porated February 25, 1896. The di-
rectors are: H. A. Kearnes, president; A. H. Kearnes,
secretaiw; James L. Kearnes, A. J. Robbins and John
Bai'tholomew, completing' the official list of managers.
The Gunnison Irrigation Company wa.s incorporated
June 22, 1888, with a capital stock of |50,000, divided
among the numerous users of water. This company has
nine officers and directors as follows: K. C. Sorenson,
president; Nephi ^Vuderson, vice-pi-esident; Peter H.
Bogh, secretai-y; C. A. Swalberg, Sr., treasurer, with
Brigham Jensen, C. E. Ericksen, Christen Larsen, H. M.
Garrick and William Metcalf, directors. The Gunnison
Highland Canal Company, with a capital stock of |50,-
000, was incorporated March 14, 1896. The officers are:
W. B. Parker, pi^sident; O. B. Berglund, seci'^etary and
treasurer; L. C. Myrup, Fred C. Snow and L. C. Ludvig-
son, remainder of the board of directors. The Westview
Irrigation Company ^^■as incorporated June 17, 1895, with
a capital stock of |25,000. The o/fficers are: C. A. Swal-
berg, Jr., president; ^Mlliam Gee, secretary and treas-
urer; Alfred H. Lund, Julius Ohristensen and Christian
Sanders. The ^^'illow Creek Irrigation Company was in-
corporated April IT, 1897, with a capital stock of $24,000.
The officers and directors are: Axel Einarson, president;
Josias Jensen, vice-president; Soren C. Sorenson, secre-
tai*y and treasurer; J. P. Carlson, Annie M. Watts,
Charles Boshardt and John P. Petefrson. The several
canal companies with private and co-operative farm
ditches fui-nish an abundant water supply, which enables
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 439
the industrious and painstaking farmers to harvest boun-
tiful crops of all the cultivated cereals, plants and
grasses. The area of tillable land is being increased
every year by reclamation from deser-t aridity and the
domains of gTain fields surrounding Gunnison include an
immense acreage, making an oasis of wealth in the des-
ert of primitive barrenness and native sagebrush.
Gunnison citizens participated in the Indian w^ars
and her sons did not lose the patriotic spirit when the
President of the United States called for troops to de-
fend the Nation and protect the people's honor. When
the first call for volunteers in the war with Spain was
published six 3'oung men proffered their services and
were accepted. E. H. Clark entered Torrey's Eough
Riders regiment, Adelbert W. Whiting enlisted in the
cavalry, and Ezra Funk, JohH' W. Beemus, Leo N. Gled-
hill and Halie M. Madsen chose the artillery. Others
equally patriotic were unable to pass a satisfactory med-
ical examination, or the recruits from Gunnison would
have been double. The town, however, is entitled to the
honor of furnishing more men than any settlement of
similar population in the county.
A mission school was opened in May, 1881, under the
auspices of the Presbyterian church. Miss Mary Crowell
of Ohio being the teacher. A small house on Mrs, Chris-
tensen's lot was used until the present lot was purchased
and chapel completed in 1884. Miss M. E. Campbell suc-
ceeded Miss Crowell, and was followed by Miss Clara
Sanford. In September, 1884, Mrs. M. M. Green took
charge of the school and has since been assisted by her
daughter Alice. Mrs. Green has been the teacher,
preacher, physician and benefactress of Gunnison since
her coming, and has proven an earnest, conscientious
worker in the cause of humanity. The school has been
440 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
prosperous from the beginning, and numbered many of
the young people of the town among its pupils. The house
Avas completed in 1884, at a cost of about |3,000. The
chapel was dedicated in April, 1886, the dedicatory ser-
mon being preached by Rev. S. L. Gillespie. Mrs. Green
erected a reading-room and put up a belfry and placed
the first bell in position in the city. The building is a
neat stone structure, 25x45 feet, erected from native ma-
terial. Several citizens of Gunnison are members of the
JL^resbyterian church in Manti and elsewhere, and the
mission is in a satisfactory condition.
The Latter-day Saints organized a ward with the
first settlement of Gunnison, and the church has pros-
pered ever since, with all its auxiliary organizations. H.
H. Kearnes was the first Bishop, and introduced every
new industry to develop the public enterprise of the citi-
zens. The present Bishop is C. A. Madsen, who has served
for many years and enjoys the good-will and confidence
of his people. The Sunday School, Y. M. M. I. A. and
other church societies are prosperous and directed by
earnest, conscientious men and women, interested in the
cause of enlightening humanity. The church has a fine
meeting-house, and the Eelief Society owns a commodi-
ous hall, which is generously used for many public pur-
poses.
In 1891 the Rio Grande Western railroad was com-
pleted to the borders of Gunnison, and thus opened up
the avenues of American commerce, enabling the farmers
and ranchers to ship their grain and live stock to the mar-
kets of the world. The financial interests then received
an impetus which is rapidly transfomiing the town into
one of the important cities of Sanpete county and a lead-
ing commercial and trading point for south-central Utah.
The Sanpete Vallej^ railroad will no doubt be built into
the town limits within a short time, and thereby place the
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 441
futui^e city on a second great highway to commercial in-
dependence. This will give the best transportation, ship-
ping and telegraphic service, and insure a rapid and
healthy municipal growth.
Gunnison was made a town under the powers of the
County Court, in 1S93, and elected the following officials:
Anthony Madsen, President; W. H. Gribble, Austin
Kearues, F. Ludyigson and E. Sanderson, Trustees. They
organized the town, appointed the seyeral requisite ofii-
cials and passed suitable ordinances for the protection of
citizens and property, and the place at once assumed the
airs and importance of more pretentious cities. Since
then the streets have been kept clean, business blocks
have become more central, and the ravages of epidemics
or contagious diseases have been minimized by more
thorough and systematic quarantine restrictions. Gunni-
son has forged ahead, Avith a better water system, more
guarded discipline of the youth and a happier and health-
ier peo^ile.
Salt is obtained in great abundance in the vicinity of
Gunnison, and the manufacture of fine table salt A\ill
soon become an important business in this town. The
quality of this pure mountain rock, from which the best
commercial article is obtained, is not excelled by even the
famous Liverpool salt, and wherever exhibited the home
product has been accepted as possessing no superiors.
The mineral is found in inexhaustible quantities, and is
easily refined by boiling and crushing. In early days
Gunnison salt was in demand throughout all Sanpete
valley and men would visit this settlement when in need
of the saline for home and domestic purposes. The solid
rock as mined is taken to the mountains and used for
sheep and cattle in its native state.
Many official tests of soils and sugar beets grown in
the yicinitv of Gunnison have proven that the conditions
442 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
are more favorable for successful beet culture than iu
any other section of Utah. These facts have caused much
agitation in favor of erecting a large sugar factory here,
among the foremost men interested being Bishop C. A.
Madsen. The capital can be easily obtained and experi-
enced men secured to operate the largest factory in the
West, when sufficient beets are guaranteed by the far-
mers, and the matter of making Gunnison one of the
most important sugar shipping points in Utah is only a
question of time. With the sugar factoiy would come
feeding yards for sheep, cattle and hogs, and a more
thorough system of agriculture, which would make of this
place the model home city of the intermountain region
and metropolis of Sanpete.
In 1898 a new ward was organized in what was pre-
viously known as Gunnison field, or South Gunnison.
This was called Centerfield, and a postoflfice was created.
The town has thus gradually grown until two places have
been established, and its domains are increasing every
year. New reservoirs are under contemplation, new car
nals being constructed and more fai'ms are added to the
agricultural resources. Gunnison certainly has a most
enticing future for the homeseeker, investor and pro-
moter of new enterprises. An excellent climate, unlim-
ited resources, plenty of water and an energetic and pub-
lic-spirited community, with the prospect of another rail-
road, make of this town an ideal place for prosperous
business men, good schools and all the luxuries of modem
times.
The people of Gunnison have always been interested
in public school matters and have supported as good
schools as anywhere in the county. An excellent school
system is now conducted under the direction of compe-
tent trustees. The schools are managed by an able and
efficient principal, with a corps of competent instructors
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 443
as assistants. Many pupils from Gunnison have attended
the several State institutions and passed the highest de-
grees of honor for studiousness and general efficiency.
The political history of Gunnison is the same as in
other settlements of the county, in that the People's party
prevailed until the organization of National parties,
vvhen the division was about equal, both parties having
been successful. Among those who have served with
honor to themselves and credit to the town, in county and
State positions, are: Hons. N. C. Sorenson, Anthony Mad-
sen, James Metcalf, Jacob A. Tuft and others. The pres-
ent Town President is John Larsen.
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PROMINENT CITIZENS OF GUNNISON.
jQ LLRED, ISAAC N., buyer and shipi)er of produce,
r\ son of William and Sarah, was born in Bedford
'' county, Tenn., March 25, 1830. The family resided
in Missouri and Illinois and passed through all the
church persecutions. In 1861 they came to Utah in Capt.
David Cannon's company of sixty-four wagons. Isaac
located with his family at Spring City, where he bought
a small tract of land and engaged in farming. He took
part in the Black Hawk war, serving as adjutant, and
being in several skirmishes with Indians. Served as
City Aldemian of Spring City three terms. In 1898 he
engaged in buying and shipping produce. Was married
in Pike county. 111., in September, 1849, to Julia A.,
daughter of Cornelius and Maiy A. Brown, born in Pike
county. 111., November 26, 1834. They hare nine children:
Zerilda J., John W., Mary A., Martha L., Lucy E. and
Hannah R., Sarah S., Elsina, Albert M. In 1898 he moved
to Gunnison and is now engaged in a confectionery busi-
ness.
r\ NDEESON, NEPTII, farmer and woolgrower, son of
M Mads C. and ('hristina, was born in Burlington,
f Iowa, November 6, 1858. The family came to Utah
when he was a small boy, settling in Provo. They re-
moved to Gunnison among the first settlers; father still
lives here; mother died in October, 1896. Nephi was
raised here to farm work and engaged in the sheep busi-
ness. He now owns a nice faiin of 125 acres and has 3,000
sheep. In 1894 he went on a two years' mission to Nor-
way, where he was in charge of a. branch. He is vice-
president of the Gunnison Inigation Company and an
energetic and enterprising citizen, being much respected
in the community. He was married in Gunnison Feb-
ruary 17, 1879, to Annie, daughter of James and Mette
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 445
S. Larsen, born in Denmark November 1, 1857. They
have had nine children: Anna L., Leo, Evelyn, Luella and
Elvina, living; Nephi, Lorana^ Lillian and Estella, de-
ceased.
BARDSLEY, JOSEPH, farmer, son of Samuel and
Hannah, was born in Oldham, Lanes, England, Oc-
tober 10, 1811. His parents were members of the
Mormon church and he learned the trade of a cot-
ton spinner. He came to Utah in 1862, crossing the
plains from Florence, Nebraska, in an ox-train under
Capt. H. Daynes, and came to Sanpete with church cat-
tle. He served as a home guard and messenger during
the Black Hawk war and helped put in the Deseret Tele-
graph line. Is one of the largest stockholders in the
Gunnison Irrigation Company and has served as a direc-
tor. He is a consistent Latter-day Saint and member of
the Elders' quorum. Was married in the Endowment
House, Salt Lake City, December 31, 1872, to Alice M.,
daughter of Edward and Margaret Duffin, born October
1, 1853. They have eight living children: Joseph E.,
Samuel S., Ernest H., Millie A., Mary A., Leo S., Hoy D.
and Jessie.
BAEDSLEY, WILLIAM, farmer, son of Samuel and
Hannah, was born in Oldham Lanes, England, Au-
gust 9, 1844. He learned to be a cotton spinner,
and came to Utah in 1862, crossing the plains by ox team
in Capt. John Murdock's compan}^, and located in Gunni-
son. He took part in the Black Hawk war as a minute-
man and was in the engagement when Warren Snow was
wounded. In 1866 he went to the Missouri river in Capt.
Abner Lowry's company after emigrants. He is a stock-
holder in the Gunnison Irrigation Company, being a di-
rector for six years, and was first locator of the Gunni-
son reservoir. Has a farm of ninety acres and is a re-
spected and representative citizen. Was married in
Gunnison by Bishop Kearnes June 8, 1869, to Martha A.,
daughter of Edward and Margaret Duffin, born Decem-
ber 31, 1850. They have nine children: William J.,
446 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mary, Elizabeth H., Edwai'd, Amber, Violet, Linda, Virse
ajnd lone.
BEEGLUND, O. B., manager of the Co-op store, son of
Carl F. and Lucy M., was born in Denmark Novem-
ber 17, 1858. The family emigrated to Utah in 1864
and the following year came to Gunnison. O. B. grew up
here and attended the home district schools, after which
he took a three-year course in the B. Y. Academy at
Provo. He taught school in Holden from 1882 to 1885
and in Gunnison ini 1886. In the fall of 1891 he was
elected manager of the Co-op store, in which he is a
stockholder, and has since filled that position with per-
fect satisfaction. He is a membei* of the A. O. U. W. at
Manti. Owns a 400-aci'e' farm four mile® south of town
and is interested in stockraising. He is an enterprising
business man, a thorough gentleman and a leading citi-
zen of the town.
/QHILDS, IT. M., farme^i' aud cattle-raiser, son of Wil-
\ liam and Mary, was born in Brigham City, Utah,
September 16, 1856. His parents emigrated from
England and crossed the plains in an ox-train soon after
the pioneers, locating in Salt Lake City, thence to Biig-
ham City and Springville and came to Gunnison among
the first settlers. Later they wer^e called to help settle
Salina, but were diiven out by Indians and i"eturned to
Gunnison, whei'e they both died. H. M. grew up here
and for many years was engaged in freighting to the
mining camps of Utah and Nevada. He now has 200
aci^s of land and a good home in town. Is a part owner
in the Gunnison Roller Mills and an industrious, hard-
working citizen. Was married in St. George Temple No-
vember 23, 1881, to Abigail, daughter of William and
Elizabeth Gribble, born in Ephraim August 30, 1864.
They have four children: Lillian, Loa, Clarence and Idel.
/J)HILDS, LORENZO H., farmer, son of William D.
\ and Mary, w^as bom in Kaysville, Utah, May 1,
1858. His parents came to Utah in 1850, residing in
Salt LaJie City, Brigham City and Springville, and about
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 447
1861 came to Gunnison, whei'e father died August 19,
1872; motlier February 5, 1897. Lorenzo H. was raised
here and has been engaged in fanning and stockraising.
For three years he conducted a general store in Centre-
field, He now has 100 acres of land and is a director in
the Gunnison Eoller Mills Company. Was married in
Gunnison to Amanda Curtis, who died here. He was
maiTied again May 7, 1884, to Ida, daughter of Rasmus
and Inger Jensen, born in Gunnison January 20, 1867.
Her parents were among the early settlers of Gunnison
and both died hei'e. She has had five children: Lovel L.,
John G., Leola and Clifford H., living; Luella, deceased.
/^ HILDS, WILLIAM D., fai'mer and storekeeper, son
V of William and Maiy, was bom in Salt Lake City
April 22, 1852. His parents came from England in
1850, crossing the plains by ox team, and located in Salt
Lake City until 1861, when they came to Gunnison. Both
parents died here and William gTew up a farmer. He
took part in the Black Hawk war as a home guard and
escort to travelers. He was hunting cattle when the In-
dians made a raid and stole part of those collected but
did not see him. Served as a school trustee for four
terms and has been precinct Constable two terms, now
holding that office. Is a stockholder in the Gunnison
Irrigation Company, having served as vice-president and
a member of the board of directors. He conducts a farm
and has a general store on the county road south of Gun-
nison. Is a stockholder in the Co-op store and an enter-
prising business man. Was married in Gunnison No-
vember 20, 1876, to Mary A., daughter of John and Mary
Knighton, born in Pennsylvania July 1, 1856. They have
nine children: Mary E., John E., Chloe, Hubert, Flor-
ence, Darral, Zoe, Dorcas and Eldon.
fQ HRISTENSEN, J CJLIUS H., deceased, son of Herman
v. J. and Hannah, was bom in Copenhagen, Denmark,
April 26, 1844. He came to Utah when a boy with
his parents among the first Scandinavian emigrants. The
family located in Sanpete county and Julius resided in
Manti many years, where his fathej' was a prominent
448 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
man and accumulated much wealth. He was vice-presi-
dent of the Manti City Savings Bank and connected with
all the financial institutions of that city, loaning money
in all parts of the county, Julius grew up in the county
and engaged in farming at Gunnison. He was also
heavily interested in stockraising and woolgrowing and
was known everywhere as one of the leading men of this
section. His investments extended beyond mere local
affairs, in which he was alwaj^s interested, to many of
the prominent concerns of the county. He had stock in
the Manti Savings Bank, the Central Utah Wool Com-
pany and other financial houses. He took an active part
in the Black Hawk war, being in several engagements,
including those in Salina Can3^on, Grass Valley and else-
where. His death occurred December 25, 1891. He was
married in Gunnison October 7, 1865, to Annie, daughter
of Lars P. and Annie Darling, born in Sweden July 21,
1844. They had seven children: Rose, wife of A. J. Rob-
bins; Sarah, Elizabeth, Lodina and Ada, living; Annie
and Julius, deceased.
/QnRlSTENSP:K, LARS M. C, farmer and freighter,
V son of Christen and Carrie, was born in Denmark
July 22, 1847. The family joined the Mormon
church in 1806 and came to Utah, crossing the plains in
Abner Lowry's company, and located at Manti. The
Black Hawk war being then in progTess, he had to stand
guard and do his share of the work in fighting Indians.
He came to Gunnison in 1870 and has been engaged in
farming and freighting to the mining camps. Now has
a fortj^-acre farm and a comfortable home in town, and
is an energetic, upright citizen. He was married in Den-
mark April 22, 1866, to Elsie K. Christensen, born in Den-
mark February 9, 1847. They have nine living children:
Christian I., fanner and woolgrower of Gunnison; An-
drew B., teacher; Joseph A., teacher; Albert H., studying
law at Ann Arbor; Elsie K., teacher; Emma E., teacher;
Louis D., Arthiu' and Elvina. Louis D. volunteered at
first call for troops, but the complement being filled, was
sent home.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 449
/QTIRISTENSEN, THEODOEE E., farmer, stockraiser
\^ antl woolgTower of Gunnison, was born in the city
of Copenliagen, Denmark, December 28, 1845, son
of Herman J. and Hanuali. The family came to Manti in
1853. The father was a shijD carpenter and millwright.
He, in connection with N. S. Beach, Eichard Hall and
John Crawford, bnilt a sawmill near Manti, which they
successfully ran for a number of years, when it was
finally torn down, and not very long after he was em-
ployed to build a grist mill, now known as the Christof-
ferson mill, in Manti. He was a very prominent man of
this county, and was largeh' interested in the growth
and development of Manti. Wa,s one of the founders of
the Manti City Savings Bank, in which he had a large
interest, and of which he was vice-president at the time
of his death, which occurred June 26, 1897. He was a
stockman, woolgrower, farmer, freighter and merchant,
and was one of the first settlers of Gunnison, in this
county, where he wais engaged in the mercantile business
for many years, and was one of the largest woolgrowers
in Sanpete, having and owning as many as 16,000 sheep
at one time, and was once the heaviest cattle-raiser in
the county. He was always staunch and true to his
friends and a liberal donor to charity. Theodore was
raised on the farm and when a young man the family
moved to Gunnison, in the southern part of the county.
He maiTied at the age of 19 in Gunnison Ellen Wasden,
daughter of Thomas and Alice Wasden, who were among
the earliest settlers there, and where they recently died.
Mr. Christensen has seven children, viz. : Edward, Ellen,
Mary, Albert, Belle, Laura and Newell, and Frank, de-
ceased. He is quite an extensive stockowner and fanner,
having 4,500 head of sheep, about 100 head of cattle, and
has the finest orchard in the county at Christensen, three
miles east of Gunnison at the mouth of Twelve-Mile
Creek. In the near vicinity he has 500 acres of land, be-
sides a nice, comfortable home in Gunnison. Is a large
stockholder in the Gunnison Irrigation Company, having
a verj^ large reservoir located on Sanpitch river just
north of v^'here Six-Mile Creek empties, and is also a
450 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
stockholder in the GunnisoB City and Antelope Valley
Oanal Company, being one of the board of directors. Is
one of the wealthy and most influential men of the south-
ern part of the county and is one of the heaviest tax-
payers, and in all his business career has been upright
and straightforw^ard and is well liked by the people of
the county. Was all through the Black Hawk war in all
the engagements and was the main express rider through
those troublous times.
EMBLEY, CHARLES H., farmer, son of Samuel and
Annie, was bom in Springfield, Illinois, January 9,
1859. He came to Utah with his mother in 1875,
and in 1879 joined the Mormon church. In 1893 he went
to New Zealand on a three and a half years' mission and
was instrumental in gaining a number of converts to
the church, having baptized thirty-one subjects. He is
counsellor to Bishop Fjelsted, chairman of the board of
school trustees and one of the ecclesiastical trustees. Is
a member of the Y. M. M. I. A., and for a number of years
was the president. He owns a small farm of twenty-two
and one-half acres and takes good care of it. Is a stock-
holder in two of the local stores and the Gunnison Irriga-
tion Company, and a prominent and representative citi-
zen. Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake
City, October 16, 1879, to Sarah A., daughter of Edward
and Margaret Dufifin, born October 10, 1860. They have
five children: Dellie D., Margaret A., Charles E., Junius
S. and Myrtle,
FJELSTED, BISHOP ANDREW C, farmer and stock-
raiser, son of Lars P. and Maria, was born in Den-
mark October 14, 1855. His parents came to Utah
in 1862, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Bishop
Madsen, and located in Mt. Pleasant till 1863, when they
moved to East Gunnison, from which they after^^ard
came to the present site of Gunnison. Father died here
and Andrew grew up to the occupation of farmer and
stockraiser. He took part in the Black Hawk war as a
home guard and was present when the treaty of peace
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 451
was concluded with Black Hawk. In 1895 he went on a
two years' mission to Denmark and part of the time pre-
sided over the Aalborg branch. Has always been an
earnest church worker and Sunday school laborer. Au-
gust 29, 1897, he was appoined the first bishop of Center-
field Ward by Apostle A, H. Lund and President Canute
Peterson. He is a shareholder in the Gunnison Iri^iaa-
tion Company and seiwed as a director for two tenns. He
owns 120 acres of land and is a prominent farmer and
stockman and a much-respected citizen. Was married
in Gunnison March 7, 1877, to Matilda Larsen, who died
December 6, 1888, leaving foui' children: Winifred A.,
Alfred L., Eichard A. and Sydney J. Was manied again
Februai-y 26, 1890, to Mary, daughter of Lars N. C. and
Maiy Myrup, born March 22, 1868. They have three chil-
di-en: Ethel M., Alvin and Gilbert.
FJELSTED, JAMES P., farmer, mail contractor and
Justice of the Peace, son of Lars P. and Marianna,
was born in Denmark August 20, 1850. The family
joined the Monnon church and in 1862 came to Utah,
crossing the jDlains in Bishop Madsen's company. They
lived near Salt Lake City for a short time, then removed
to Mt. Pleasant, where James P. attended school taught
by Da^-id Oandland. In the spring of 1863 they came to
Gunnison, where father took up land and was an active
man in the church till his death, November 13, 1895.
James P. grew up here, and with his father took up land
at Willow Creek, where they lived several years, fanning
and stockraising. He sold out there and lived two years
in Emery county, then located in Gunnison. Was a clerk
three years and during the past tliree years has been
local agent for the Utah Implement Company. Ser^^ed
as school tmstee for five years. Took an active part in
the Black Hawk war, and has always been an energetic,
industrious citizen. In 1894 he took the contract to carry
the mail from the depot to town and from Gunnison to
Fayette. In 1897 he took another contract to carry mail
from :Mai'ysvale to Panguitch. Was married in Gunni-
son October 11, 1875, to Fredi-ika, daughter of Neils C.
452 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and Catherine Tollestrup, born in Denmark, They have
eight children: Frederick, Jennie L,, Loa, Evelyn, Olga,
Leonard, Elma and Labarthe.
CAKKICK, HAMILTON, M., fanner and stockraiser,
son of John and Esther, was born in Gallowayshire,
Scotland, November 29, 1834. He joined the Mor-
mon church in 1851 and performed a mission of one year
on the Irish mission before coming to Utah. Learned the
trade of a boilermaker, and in 1857 came to Utah, cross-
ing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Jesse Martin,
located for a time in Salt Lake City, then removed to
Manti, where he remained three years, and came to Gun-
nison. He built the first house on Gunnison Bench, the
present site of the town. Took an active part in both the
Walker and Black Hawk wars as a miuuteman and bass
drummer. He served as poundkeeper of Gunnison for
several years and was one of three to locate site of the
cemetery. Was postmaster one term and interested in all
the public matters of early days. In church matters he
has always been an earnest worker, serving as a ward
teacher in the old countiy under James Fergusson and
J. D. T. McAllister and in the same capacity in Gunni-
son under Bishop Kearnes. He is a member of the board
of directors of the Gunnison Irrigation Company and
was one of the early directors of the Co-op store. He
owns sixty acres of land and thirty shares of water and
is a representative man in public matters, a careful, con-
servative farmer and a worthy, much-respected citizen.
Was married in Ephraim December 8, 1857, to Elizabeth,
daughter of Richard and Phoebe Tilley, born in Liver-
pool, England, March 9, 1837. They have had nine chil-
dren: Phoebe, Mary J., John R., Eilen, Esther, Lilly M.,
Mable, living; Hamilton and Alexander, deceased.
/^LEDHILL, CHARLES, farmer, son of James and
yj Mary, was bom in Lanes, England, May 29, 1838.
^ He joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in
1859, crossing the plains in a handcart company under
Capt. Rolley, and located in Manti one year, when he
came to Gunnison, he and H. M. Garrick being the fir^t
BISHOP A. C. F.IELDSTED,
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settlers. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war
as a home guard and helped to recover the bodies of men
killed at Gravelly Ford and the wounded in Salina
Canyon. Was head watermaster of town of Gunnison
for fourteen years and has served as a director in the
Co-op store and Gunnison Irrigation Company. He took
a very active part in survej'ing and constructing the lirst
dam to divert water to Gunnison, and ha® always been
among the foremost mon in public matters. Is an earn-
est church worker and member of the High Priests^
quorum. Was married at sea, on the sailing ship Tap-
scott, in 1859, to Elizabeth, daughter of Samuel and Han-
nah Bardsley, born in England March 20, 1832. She died
in Gunnison Febiiiary 9, 1889, leaving four children:
Mary A., Annie E., Violet, and Charles, who died August
21, 1896. Was mamed again in Manti Temple Septem-
ber 25, 1889, to Maiy A., daughter of Ardley and Hannah
Bingley, born July 21, 1856. They have three children:
James, Hazel and Dora.
QLEDHILL, JOHN, retired fanner, was born in Lowes,
England, October 8, 1830. He was engaged as a
coal miner and about 1845 became a member of the
Monnon church. In 1873 he came to Utah and located in
Gunnison, where he has since resided. He engaged in
farming and has followed that work until the past year,
when he sold his faim, except a few acres in Centerfield.
He is a stockholder in the Gunnison IiTigatiou Company
and a respected citizen of the town. Was married in
England December 11, 1851, to Hannah, daughter of
Heniw and Mary Kamsbottom, born November 7, 1832.
They have two children: Mary and Martha A.
CLEDHILL, NEPHI, notary public and conveyancer,
son of James and Mary, was bom in Oldham, Lan-
cashire, England, December 13, 1853. The family
joined the Mormon church and in 1868 came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Mui'dock,
and located at Provo. Mother died in Prove and father
came to Gunnison in i885, where he died Februaiy 12,
454 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1889, aged 82 years. Nephi came to Gunnison in .1870,
taugJit school for a, time, then clerked in the Oo-op store
two years. From 1880 to 1886 he worked on the Manti
Temple and handled most of the cut stone in that build-
ing. He resided in Fairview two years, where he served
as City Recorder in 1892. In 1893 he moved to' Gunni-
son, where he is now engaged as a land agent, notarj^ and
conveyancer and holds the positions of secretary' of the
Gunnison and Antelope Valley Irrigation Company and
Town Clerk. He has twenty-seven acres of land adjoin-
ing town, where he resides. Was maiTied in Fayette to
Sarah J., daughter of John and Elizabeth Caldwell, bom
in Burlington, Iowa, December 5, 1856. lliey have eight
children: Leo N., one of the volunteers under first call
for troops, in Battery A, U. L. A.; William J., Amelia J.,
Luella, Mary L., Sylvia, George A. and Edna.
QKEEN, M!JS. "Nl. M., teacher in the mission school, a
native of Ncav Hampshire, was born in Coos county
April 19, 1837. She received a high school educa-
tion and attended an academy in Canada two yeai's.
Taught school and "'boarded around'' one year, then went
to New York City in the spring of 1857 and united with
Dr. Cuyler's church, beginning at once to do city mission
work. Her maiden name was Martha M. Merriam, and
on November 8, 1860, she was married to James F. Gi'een,
a hardware merchant. She and her husband were then
teachers in a Sunday school mission. He passed through
the ups and downs of a financial panic and ill health, and
died of consumption May 1, 1876, leaving her w^ith two
children: Alice, who assists her in the mission work, a
veiy successful and hard-working teacher, and James W.,
an assayer in San Diego, Cal., and' graduate from tne
School of Mines, Deer Lodge, Mont. She did mission
work and educated her children. In 1884 she was in-
duced to come to Utah to prosecute her work, and located
in Gunnison, where herself and daughter have done ex-
cellent work. They have carried along an industrial
schoiol, cooking school and Sunday school. She has prac-
ticed medicine hei'e for many years until 1898, when a
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 455
regulai' practitioner came to town. There being no pasr-
toT, slie lias filled tlie pulpit for the past twelve years.
She has built a nice home near the church and is com-
fortably situated. Both she and her daughter are w^ell
liked by the people of Gunnison.
CRIBBLE, W. H., dealer in genei'al merchandise, son
of William and Elizabeth, was born in Ogden,
Utah, January 24, 1856. The family removed to
Ephraim about 1860 and in the spring of 1863 came to
Gunnison, whei-e father was a farmer and stockraiser,
ajnd one of the wealthiest men in the town. He was a
member of the Monnon Battalion and fought all through
the Mexican war, afterAvard spending some time in Cali-
fornia and accumulating some gold. He owned a tan-
nery in Ephraim and died in Xephi October 11, 1866. W.
H. grew up here and obtained a very limited common
school education. He was engaged several yeai'S in farm-
ing and stockraising and then owned an interest in two
sawmills. In 1892 he sold out his mills and stock and
bought the present place of business from his father-in-
law, John Knighton. He caiTies a general stock of mer-
chandise, agricultin-al implements, wagons and hard-
wai'e, amounting to about |6,000, and does a business of
115,000 a year, employing three assistants. Owns a fami
of 150 acres and is one of the leading citizens of the
town. Was married in f hinnison May 28, 1878, to Emma
J., daughter of John and Mary Knighton, bom in Illinois
April 4, 1861. They have seven children: William, Lor-
retta, Edna, Belle, Jessie, Marsden and Eulon.
II AX8EX, JEXS, farmer, son of Niels and Johanna,
|1 was born in Sweden May 7, 1840. He came to Utah
/ in 1864, crossing the plains in an ox-train under
Capt. Preston, and located in Gunnison. Took an active
part in tlie Black Hawk war as a minuteman and helped
build the foi-t in Salina Canyon. He was one of the com-
mittee that called on Chief Black Hawk after he signed
the treaty of peace to inquire about some stolen cattle.
Served as poundkeeper two years, school trustee three
years and as counsellor to Bishop Madsen seven years.
456 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
He was Sunday school superintendeiit several years and
always lias been an earnest church worker. He owns a
sixty-acre farin and is a shareholder in the Gunnison
Irrigation Company. Was married October 11, 18G8, to
Ingabor M., daughter of John and Ingor Peterson, born
in Norway April 3, 1837. She came to this countiy alone.
They Avere married in the Endowment House in Salt
Lake City and have seven children, only one living. Han-
nah, their only daughter, is now Mrs. Hannah Jensen,
mother of the first baby born in Utah State. The boy re-
ceived a prize of a silver cup offered by the Salt Lake
Herald for the first baby born in the State.
JENSEN, PAUL M., farmer, son of Andrew and Mary,
was born in Denmark August 4, 1838. He was
raised on a fann, joined the M'onnon church in 1867
and came* to Utah the same year, crossing the plains in
an ox-train under Capt. Wright, and located at Mt. Plea-
sant. He resided there three years, then moved to Eph-
raim, where he remained till 1876, when he came to Gun-
nison and friglited produce to the mining camps for sev-
eral years. Now has a faiin of sixty aci'es and a nice
home in town. Is a director in the Gunnison City and
Antelope Valle^^ Canal Company and one of the repre-
sentative citizens. He took part in the Black Hawk war,
doing his share in guarding the homes and property of
the people. Was man'ied in Denmark in November, 1864,
to Lena Easmussen. Wife died in Ephraim February 22,
1868, leaving one son, Andrew, now a resident of Chester,
He was married again to Sene Johnson. They have
eleven children: John, Maiy, Christian, Parley, Ellen,
Birdie, Janet, Pebecca, Francis G., Leonard and Peter,
deceased, was struck bv lightning on August 20, 1898, at
1:15 p. m.
I/'EAENES, AUSTIN, farmer and stockraiser, son of
fV Hamilton H. and Charlotte, ^as bom in Bonapart,
V A^an Buren county, la., September 2, 1845. His par-
ents joined the JMormon church in 1850 and came to
Utah in Capt. Johnson's company and located in Salt
Lake City, thence to Springville, where father was a
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 457
wheelwrig-lit. In 1859 Austin and father came to Gunni-
son, mother having died in Salt Lake City. They located
in Hog Wallow, two miles southwest of where Gunnison
now is, and father took up sixty acres of land. He was
appointed bishop and postmaster. Two years later they
moved to Gunnison, on the advice of Brigham Young,
and father took up 100 acres. Fattier and Austin owned
three sawmills and manufactured lumber for seventeen
years. Father v^as bishop nianv years and a prominent
man in all public enterprises. He took part in the Black
Hawk war and the Walker war and became an extensive
stockraiser and wool grower. He died in Gunnison.
Austin was associated with his father in various enter-
prises. He now owns forty acres of land. Is president
of the town board. Is active in church matters, being
president of the Sixty-fifth quorum of Seventies, and has
perfonned a mission of eighteen months. He was First
Lieutenant of cavaliw in the Black Hawk war, being
in the Salina. Canyon engagement when his brother Wil-
liam was killed. AYas married in Gunnison January 29,
1865, to Mary, daughter of Andrew and Elizabeth Jor-
gensen, born in Denmark July 15, 1840. Her parents were
among the early settlers, coming here in April, 1860.
8he has had eleven children: Austin W., Charlotte E.,
Mary M., Andrew H., John M., missiouar^^ to Texas;
Francis O., Neils F., Lydia, Elmer E. and Blanche, liv-
ing; Laura, deceased.
KEAIiXES, E. J., agent for A. J. Knoll in, one of the
most extensive sheep buyers of Kansas City, Oma-
ha, Chicago and St. Louis, son of Hamilton H. and
Emma M., was born in Springville, Utah, December 29,
1858. The family removed to Sanpete county about 1862
and located in Lower Gunnison, and in about four years
settled in the present town of Gunnison. Father was a
prominent cattle-raiser, merchant and bishop for several
years. He died Februaiw 22, 1874. E. J. has always been
interested in the sheep and cattle business and buying
and selling. Bought for White & Sons three years, then
for B. F. Saunders of Salt Lake City. In 1893 he ac-
cepted his present position and has charge of the West-
458 HISTORY or sanpete county.
ern business. He and his fatJier were contractors in con-
structing the Eio Grande Western railway. He owns a
nice farm of about 100 acres and a good residence in the
town, his mother residing Avith him. Is one of the princi-
pal stockholders in the Gunnison Co-op store and is in-
terested in stockraising. Was an officer for some time in
the Gunnison Irrigation Compaii.y and one of the organ-
izers. Is a member of the Mormon church and the A.
o. u. w.
rA]*]ARNES, HENRY A., of Gunnison, is one of the en-
f\ terprising men of the county, being extensively en-
V gaged in farming, stockraising, buying, shipping,
etc., son of Hamilton II. and Orilla Kearnes, and was
born March 24, 1854, in Cedar City, Iron county, Utalu
His parents were among the early settlers of Gunnison,
where his fatlier died February 22, 1893, aged 77 years,
and his mother now resides in Salt Lake City. His father
was a leading man and influential citizen of the county,
prominently connected with the Mormon church and was
a bishop of Gunnison for twenty years. Ileniy A. was
raised on the farm and received all the early training
usual to pioneer life, and when he grew up to manhood
engaged in merchandising, railroad contracting, etc. Dur-
ing the construction of the Rio (Jrande Western Railway
he was for two years a contractor of the firm of Rob-
bins' Sons & Kearnes. They did all the grading from
the State line to Green River, sixty-five miles, and then
took a 1300,000 contract on the Salina branch, which
they completed, but the road is now abandoned, and dur-
ing this time they employed from 1,500 to 2,500 men and
teams. Afterwards he engaged in raising, buying and
shipping live stock from southern Utah, where he is well
and favorably known. Mr. Kearnes, with James Rob-
bins, built the Robbins & Kearnes dam, six miles south
of Gunnison on the Sevier river and in this vicinity, he
with the Robbins- Sons own about 3,000 acres of fine
farming and hay land. He is also a stockholder in the
Gunnison City and Antelope Valley company, of which
he is a director. He is a stockholder in the
Gunnison Highland Canal Company, ranking among the
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 459
largest enterprises of the kind in the State. Is a mem-
ber of the A. O. U. W. Married in CTiinnison July 7, 1880,
Miss Ellen M. Kobbins, daughter of James and Mary
(Childs) Eobbins, bom in Salt Lake City, They have had
five children: Frankie, Ernest B., Orilla M., Melissa, de-
ceased, and Daisy. ]Mr. James Eobbins and family were
among the early Utah settlers, arriving here from Eng-
land about 1857, and was a prominent merchant and con-
tractor, resided in Salt Lake City many years and was
well and favorably known. He became interested in mi-
ning in the Tintic dist4-ict and owned the Eobbins Eureka
mine, which was afterwards consolidated with the Cen-
tenuial-Eureka. Mv. Eobbins died while on a business
trip to Denver in 1886.
KNIGHTON, JOHN M., fanner and stockraiser, son of
John and Mary, was born in Gunnison September
28, 18()7. His parents joined the Mormon church in
early dajB and emigrated to Utah, being among the first
settlers of Moroni. They Avere called to help settle Mon-
roe, but were driven away by Indians and located in
(iunnison in 1800. Father was a dealer in cattle and for
many A'ears was engaged in the mercantile business. He
was superintendent of the Co-op store several years and
an active man in public matters. He removed to Salina
in 1888, where he is a leading citizen and merchant.
John M. was raised here, and was engaged with his
father in buying cattle. In 1890 he took charge of his
fathei's store in Gunnison and managed two years until
it was sold to W. H. Gribble. He ran a hotel at Juab for
two years and has since been engaged in handling cattle
and farming. Has a nice fann of sixty acres and a fine
stone residence in town. Is an active Democrat and has
served as chairman of the party in Gunnison. Was mar-
ried in Juab April 10, 1890, to' Mai-y, daughter of Elmer
and Mary Taylor.
r^ AESEN, ANDEEW, farmer, son of Lars and Katrina,
L was born in Sweden December 21, 1842. He joined
the Mormon church in 1868. and came to Utah in
1869, located for a time in Ogden, then removed to Gun-
460 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
nison. He is a veiy earnest church worker and served
as a ward teacher for twenty years. Is a member of the
Seventies' quorum and a conscientious worker. He owns
a nice farm of iifty-flve acres, which is under cultivation,
and seventy-five acres in hay meadow. Is a shareholder
in the Gunnison Co-op store and the Gunnison Irrigation
Company. Was married in the Endowment House, Salt
Lake City, in 1873, to Louisa C. Lundeen, born July 17,
1845. They have four children: Edith C, Sentie, Emily
and John A., living; Andrew F. and Carl O., deceased.
CARSEN, HON. JOHN, merchant and president of the
town board, was born in Sweden August 27, 1848.
He learned the trade of a carpenter, joined the Mor-
mon church in 1866 and in 1869 the family came to Utah
and located in Gunnison. Father died the same year of
their an-ival; mother is still living. John followed his
trade and in the fall of 1869 purchased an interest in a
sawmill, built that year by H. H. Kearnes. He ran the
mill several years and in 1886 they built a new and larger
one. He was a stockholder in the Co-op store, organized
in 1869, and from 1883 to 1886 was the manager. He has
always taken an active part in iiTigation enterprises,
being secretary of the Gunnison Irrigation Company six
years, and a director two years. He took part in the
Black Hawk war and assisted in building roads, ditches
and general public entei'prises in early days and is now
one of the prominent, energetic and highly respected men
of the town. In the fall of 1897 he was elected president
of the town board, which position he fills with honor. Is
second counsellor to the bishop and interested in all
church matters. In 1890 he opened a general store,
where he buys and sells grain and produce. Was mar-
ried in Salt Lake City May 29, 1870, to Annie Erickson,
born in Sweden in June, 1845. They have four children:
John A., Joseph A., Lillian and Eosalind.
CARSEN, OLE, farmer and freighter, was born in Den-
mark, October 6, 1839. He served as coachman for
the royal family several years. He emigrated to
Utah in 1863, driving six yoke of cattle, bringing mer-
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cliandise across the plains, and located in Manti, where
he engaged in farming. In 1874 he came to Gunnison and
has been engaged since in freighting to the mining
camps of Utah and Nevada. He has a farm of 160 acres
and is engaged in farming and stockraising. Took part
in the Black Hawlv war, standing guard and doing his
share. Was married in Denmark May 6, 1860, to Hani
Haaken, a native of Sweden, born April 6, 1838. They
have six living children: Maria, Ohristina, Ole, Caroline,
Neils and Joseph.
CUBLIN, SAMUEL, farmer, son of Samuel and Jo-
hanna, was born in Mt. Pleasant July 11, 1862. His
])areuts came to Utah in 1857, crossing the plains
in handcarts in Oapt. Christiansen's company. They
stopped some yeairs in Salt Lake City, then removed to
Springville and returned to Salt Lake City, where father
was a guard around the Temple block, then they removed
to Mt. Pleasant and finally to Gunnison in 1863. Father
was born in 1816 and died here in 1882. He served as a
home guard duiing the Black Hawk war. Mother died
August 12, 1898, in Gunnison. Samuel was raised here
and has engaged in farming. He was appointed Town
Marshal Februai'y 10, 1897, which position he now holds.
He served as watermaster for some time. Is a. share-
holder in the Guynnison Irrigation Company and has a
nice well-tilled farm. Was married in Gunnison Decem-
ber 14, 1882, to Ingar C, daughter of Peter H. and Carrie
Hansen Bogh, born September 16, 1866. They have had
six children: Edward, Alfred, Hazel, Venuf and Des-
eret, living; Annie L., deceased.
CUDVIGSON, FEED E., farmer, son of Ludvig and
Dorthea, was born in Denmark October 5, 1836. He
joined the Monnon church and came to Utah in
1862, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Bishop
Madsen, and locat^sd at Manti until 1865, Avhen he came
to Gunnison. He took an active part in the Black Hawk
war, serving as a home guard. In 1883 he went on a two
years' mission to Denmark and was instrumental in con-
verting many to the Mormon faith. Has served as a
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462 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
member of the towni board for two terms and a school
trustee three terms. Is a stockholder in the Gunnison
Irrigation Company and has been one of the directors.
He is engaged in farming and is one of the energetic, en-
terprising citizens of the town. Was married in Salt
Lake Oity September 23, 1862, to- Annie M., daughter of
Lars N. C and Maria Myrup, born July 16, 1812, in Den-
mark and maiTied on the fii'st night of her arrival in Salt
Lake City. They have six children: Maria, Ludvig,
Frederica, Orson, Frederick and Stella.
rr\ ADSEN, ANTHONY, representative of the Consoli-
1 1 I dated Implement Company, son of Paul and
' y Christiana, was born in Denmark June 3, 1860.
The famih' came to Utah in 1873 and settled in Gunni-
son, where Anthony grew up and married. After mar-
riage he located at Ironton, being emplo^'ed by the
Utah Forwarding Company for two years. He then re-
turned to Gunnison and engaged in farming and run-
ning a threshing machine. In 1891 he took up 320 acres
of land south of town, where he raises immense crops of
grain and keeps stock. He was employed in 1889 as local
agent for the Consolidated Implement Company and in
1898 accepted the position of traveling salesman for
southern Utah. In 1896 he was elected County Commis-
sioner on the Republican ticket and served with credit
to himself and party. He has been school trustee and
held different local offices and is a much respected busi-
ness man. Was married in Gunnison October 18, 1882,
to Sina, daughter of Christian and Karen Christensen,
born in Denmark June 15, 1862. They have five sons:
Ernest, Rov. Delbert, Clarence and Bart. Wife died
July 21, 1898.
rn ADSEN, BISHOP CHRISTIAN AUGUST, was
Ml born in Copenhagen, Denmark, July 23, 1822.
^ I He was raised and educated to the work of farm-
ing. In 1858 he emigrated to Utah, located in Salt Lake
City till 1862, when he came to Gunnison. He has per-
formed two missions of five years in Scandinavia, Avhere
he was arrested twice for preaching the Latter-day
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 46iJ
Saints doctrines, but released without prosecution. Was
appointed captain of a company of 350 emigrants on his
return from one mission and managed the transportation
with credit to himself and honor to the church. He be-
came a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1865.
Served as Justice of the Peace in 1865 and 1867; notary
public in 1871; County Selectman in 1870 and 1876; and
was a delegate to the Utah convention in 1872. He was
captain of cavalry in the Utah Militia in 1867 and chief
of staff of the Third Brigade of Utah Militia in 1870, and
post commander from 1867 to 1870, through the Black
Hawk Avar. He has an account against the Government
of over $3,000 for services rendered during the Black
Hawk war. He sei-Aed as a member of the Stake High
Council until ordained bishop in 1876. He is a repre-
sentative man and leader in the community, always
working" for the building up of the town and county.
rY\ ADSEX, C. M., traveling representative of the
/ 1 I Co-op Wagon and Machine Company, son of Paul
I I and Christiana, was born in Denmark June 3,
1860. The family came to Utah in 1873 and located in
Gunnison, where his parents now reside. Father has
been town sexton for the past fifteen years. C. M. was
brought up here and started in farming and stockraising.
Now has an eighty-acre farm and some cattle. He has
held numerous local offices and been delegate to Kepub
lican State and county conventions. In 1892 he engaged
as local agent for the Co-op Wagon and Machine Com-
pany of Salt Lake City and in 1891 became traveling rep-
resentative for the southei^ part of the State. He is a
successful salesman and an earnest worker in his line.
Was married in Gunnison November 16, 1881, to Julia
C, daughter of Lars C. and Mary A. Mymp, born in Den-
mark Januaiw 9, 1861. They have five children: Julia
A., Effle, Laura C, Edna M. and Miles M.
rr\ 'KENNA, HENRY, merchant, son of John and
ill Elizabeth, was born in Monmouthshire, England,
I I November 12, 1812. The family joined the Mor-
mon church and came to Utali in 1852, crossing the plains
464 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in Bishop Smoot's company, and located in Salt Lake
City. In 1858 they removed to Pleasant Grove, where
father died in January, 1859, and in August of that year
they moved to Manti. Henry came to Gunnison among
the first settlers. He and iiishop Olsen of Mayfield built
the fii-st two houses in this town. He took up a small
farm and helped lay out and build the roads and irrigat-
ing ditches. In 1864 he removed to Salina, where he re-
sided until the people had to leave on account of In-
dians, when he returned to Gunnison. He took an active
part througli the Blaclv Hawk Avar, being a l^^irst Lieu-
tenant of regulars, and in the engagements in Salina
Canyon, Gravelly Ford and Grass Valley. In 1872 he re-
moved to Mt. Pleasant, where he worked at his trade of
mason. He bought a farm in ^Milburn in 1880 and re-
sided there till 1883, when he removed to Grass Valley,
where he had a farm and was engaged in stockraising.
In 1885 he rojiioNcd to T\edmond and was extensively en-
gaged in stockraising and woolgrowing. He returned to
Gunnison in June, 1897, and opened a general store,
where he is doing a nice business. He is a member of the
I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 20 at Mt. Pleasant and a well-
known, prominent citizen and enterprising business man.
Was mariied in Salina to Christina Olsen, a native of
Sweden. They have had ten children: John, Alice,
Heniy, Alber-t, Thomas P., Charles B., Christena E. and
Parlen, living; William A. and James E., deceased.
rr\ ETCALF, ANTHONY, farmer, son of John E. and
I I I Maiy, was born in Belfast, Ireland, Sex)tember 5,
' I 1843. The f amil}^ came to Utah in 1853, crossing
the plains in Claudius Spencer's company. Anthony,
though a boy of 10 years, walked from the Missouri river
to Utah. They located for two years in Salt Lake City,
and then removed to Springville. In the spring of 1866
they moved to Warm Creek, from which they were run
out by Indians, and located in Gunnison. Anthony ser\^ed
as a Lieutenant in the cavaliy during the Black Hawk
war and took part in several skirmishes. He was the
first miller in Warm Creek and had to be guarded by
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 465
armed men while runiiing the mill to prevent an Indian
attack. He served two terms as president of the Town
Council and declined a third nomination. Has also
served as Constable two terms. He Avas elected president
of the Gunnison Irrigation Company at the time of its
organization and has served with honor to himself and
credit to the peox)le, forcing an equal division of the
waters of Six-Mile Creek. He is a shareholder in the
Co-op store and was a director for several years. Is a
member of the quoimm of Seventies and a consistent
churchman. Served as a missionarv to New Zealand in
1884: and was instrumental in gaining three convei'^ts to
the Mormon faith. Was married in Springville in Au-
gust, 1862, to Sylvia E., daughter of Cyinis and Sylvia
Sanford, born November 16, 1845. They have ten living
children: Maiw E., Sylvia E., Anthony E., Melissa E.,
Clara E., Emma E., Cyims W., Arthur V., Ina and
Jane A.
rn ETCALF, JAMES, JR., postmaster, son of James
ill and Maria, was born in Gunnison October 12,
I V 1869. His father Avas a prominent man in Gun-
nison for many years, holding numerous olfices in the
gift of the people. He took part in the Black Hawk war
and all the public enterprises of early days. Was exten-
sively engaged in farming, stockraising and woolgrowing
until 1893, when he removed to Salt Lake City, where he
and family now have a soda water factoiy, make flavor-
ing extracts and handle Lithia water. Father and two
sons, James and Fred L., are interested in the company.
They do a good business throughout Utah. The family
also owns a number of sheep and a nice 100-acre farm.
James, Jr., was raised hei^ and educated in the district
schools, taking a course in the B. Y. Academy at Provo
and the Deseret University in Salt Lake City. He was
appointed postmaster January 1, 1898, and is a young
representative citizen of the town. Was married in Sa-
lina September 5, 1892, to Eliza, daughter of John and
M^LTj Knighton, born in Gunnison.
466 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
rr\ ETCALF, WILLIAM, fanner, stockraiser and
/ I I woolgTower, son of John E. and Mary, was bom
I ' in Salt Lake City May 5, 1855. The family came
from England about 1853 and I'esided in Salt Lake till
1857, when they moved to Springyille, whei*e they lived
several years. About 1865 father was called to help
settle Fayette and build a grist mill, which was a small
burr, the first and only mill in the town. Father was the
presiding teacher there and was one of the leadei^ in this
part of the county in his time. He and Bishop Kearnes
built the first sawmill in Gunnison, Avhich was completed
about 1868. Parents both died in Fayette. AYilliam
grew up here and when about 18 engaged in the stock
business, in which he has been successful. He usually
has about seventy-five head. During the past fifteen
years he has been a woolgrower, having about 2,500
sheep. He now owns 320 aci*es of land and is extensively
engaged in fanning. He held the office of Constable four
years, was Town IMarshal two years and deputy county
Sheriff under James Burns. Is a director in the Gunni-
son Irrigation Company and Mrs. Metcalf is a member
of the board of school trustees, of which she is secretary.
He is a well known and generally respected citizen, be-
ing always ready to engage in any enterprise for the ad-
vancement of the town. Was married in Salt Lake City
July 3, 1879, to Emma U., daughter of Neils and Gustava
A. Capson, bom in Virgin City, Kane county, Utah,
March 17, 1862. Her parents emigrated from Sweden
and located in Ephraini in 1861, then moved to Virgin
City, w^hei'e father died September 19, 1863. Mother came
to Gunnison in 1864 and still resides here. The children
of our subject are: William J., Bay B., John E. and
Emma T.
mYKUP, LABS C. N., farmer, son of Lars and Maria,
was born in Denmark March 26, 1845. He joined
the Mormon church and came to Utah in 1866, crossing
the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Abner Lowry, and
located in Salt Lake City for one year. In 1867 he i*e-
moved to Manti, where he remained three years and then
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 467
came to Guunison, He took an active part in the Black
Ha\yk war, serving as a home guard. Took up land and
now owns 100 acres, being one of the prominent farmers
of the town. In church matters he is an earnest, con-
scientious worker, having spent six years as home mis-
sionary in Denmark previous to coming to Utah. Is a
shareholder in the Gunnison Eeservoir Company, having
served as president six years and director two years. He
is an honest, industrious and enterprising man and one
of the most respected citizens of Gunnison. Was mar-
ried first in Denmark April 22, 1866, to Mary, daughter
of Christian and Karen Christensen, born February 14,
1849. She died in 1882, leaving five children: Mary,
Lars, Niels, Adolph and Joseph H. He married a seconcl
time in 1876 and his wife died October 19, 1882, leaving
three children: Metta M., Josephine and Mena G. Was
married again February 15, 1877, to Mary A., daughter
of Soi^n P. and Annie Peterson, born September 15,
1858. They have seven living children: Ella O., Annie
M., Lars Q., Eena M., Stella P., Leah and Levi C.
[ROBERTS, ROBERT C, stockraiser, son of William
jX and Elizabeth, was born Id North Wales August
V 25, 1847. He sjDent some j^ears in making school
and roofing slates. In 1869 he emigrated to the United
States, going to California, where he engaged in placer
mining in Dutch Flat for four years, then in Virginia
€ity, Nevada, three years. He lived in Mono county, Cali-
fornia, for a time, then went to Bellevue, Idaho, where
he had a butcher shop, and later engaged in mining and
stockraising. In 1881 he came to Gunnison, where he
has been a stockraiser. He has 480 acres of land and a
home in town. He has done the principal work in con-
structing an irrigating canal from the Sevier river to his
farm and others in that locality, and is an energetic and
prominent man. Was married in Salt Lake City March
29, 1881, to Elizabeth, daughter of William L. and So-
phia Christensen, bom in Manti December 6, 1857. They
have had six children: Lillie, Howard and Ii'win, living;
Grififie, Frances and Allen S., deceased.
468 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
I^OPEK, JOSEPH B., son of William and Susannah
{\ Smith, was bom in Toynton, England, November
V 2, 1834. Father died when he was a small boy, and
mother joined the Mormon church, and in 1848 came with
her three children to Utah, crossing the plains in Brig-
ham Young's company, and located in Salt Lake City.
Mother removed to Provo, then to Lehi, where she died
in 1863. Joseph had to work around at anything he
could do to make a living. He took part in the Walker
war. In 1876 he came to Gunnison, where he served as
tithing clerk for several years. He was appointed post-
master in 1893 and held the position till January 1, 1898.
Was married in Lehi February 26, 1857, to Hannah E.,
daughtei' of Jesse and Lurany Molen, born in Bureau
county. 111. Her parents were among the early arrivals
in Utah in 1847. She has nine living children: Joseph
B., Lurany I., Mary E., Julia A., William S., Hannah V.,
Jesse W., Jeanette and Howard D.
r^OSENWALL, EMIL, blacksmith, son of Erick and
|T Annie, was born in Sweden October 12, 1870. The
V familj^ came to Utah in 1879 and located at Gunni-
son, where father died. Emil gTew up here and is a nat-
ural genius in a mechanical line, experimenting in per-
petual motion, flying machines, watchmalving and simi-
lar inventions. In 1895 he built a shop for blacksmith-
ing and general repairing and is now fully occupied all
his time. He also runs the local creameiy. Was mar-
ried in Gunnison December 22, 1897, to Camilla, daughter
of Neils C. and Marv Tollestrup, born in Gunnison Feb-
ruary 20, 1878.
$OKENSON, HON. NEILS C, farmer and stockraiser,
son of Andrew and Karen, was born in Aalborg
x\nt, Denmark, February 20, 1850. Father died
when Neils was 2 years old, leaving mother with three
sons and four daughters. Mother joined the Mormon
church and in 1859 brought the family to Utah, crossing
the plains in Capt. Kobert Neslen's companv, and located
in the Tenth Ward of Salt Lake City. About 1873 she
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 469
moved to Levan, where she died Februai^ 17, 1880. Neils
0. grew up in Salt Lake City and at the age of 12 started
to make his own living. He was a paper carrier for the
Daily Telegraph, then hauled wood and freighted to the
mining camps until 1875, when he located in Gunnison.
He now has a nice faim of 100 acres and is engaged in
farming and stockraising. Is president of the Gunnison
Irrigation Company and a leading man in local and
county affairs. He was elected County Commissioner on
the first Democratic ticket in 1891 and re-elected to an-
other term. In the fall of 1896 he was elected a member
of the State Legislature and was instrumental in passing
a laud bill allowing the State to select land in a body.
He is an enterprising, self-made man, a thorough Demo-
crat and a much respected citizen. Was manned October
3, 1875, to Sarah C, daughter of Neils and Gustava A.
Capson, born in Spanish Fork July 31, 1858. They have
four children: Vio, a graduate from the B. Y. Academy
and teacher in Gunnison; Sarah E., Cornelia and
Neils C.
5WALBERG C. A., Sr., blacksmith, machinist, wagon-
maker and horseshoer, son of Neils and Ann Swal-
berg, was bom in Sweden September 28, 1835. He
learned the trade of a machinist in the old country,
joined the Mormon church in 1873 and in 1875 came to
Utah and located in Gunnison. Now has a fine shop and
is doing an extensive business in manufacturing and re-
pairing machinery, horseslioeing and general blacksmith-
ing. He usually has two assistants and owns his shop
and residence near by. Is treasurer of the Gunnison
Irrigation Company and a director in the Antelope Val-
ley Canal Company. He is an active man in church mat-
ters and a representative citizen of the town. Was mar-
ried in Westmoreland, Sweden, November 4, 1864, to
Caroline Peterson, born December 17, 1841. They have
had nine children: August, farmer in West View; Au-
gusta, wife of James Eawlins, Draper; Frederick, on a
mission to Sweden; Emily, Ernest and Clement, living;
Helena, Eda and Anna, deceased.
470 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
T^OLU^STlvUP, N. C, farmer and mason, son of Cliris-
V3 tian E. and Gertrude, was born in Denmark October
23, 1833. He joined the Mormon church and came
to Utah in 1861, crossing' the plains by ox-train in Capt.
John Murdock's company, located two years in Salt Lake
City and came to Gunnison. Took an active part in the
Black Hawk war, being Captain of Second Company, and
was in all the engagements. He has always been an
actiA e church member, served as a. missionary in his na-
tive land nine ^ears and was a waM teacher in Gunni-
son several years. He is at present a counsellor to Bishop
Madsen, a member of tlie High Priests' quorum and an
earnest, conscientious worker. Seiwed as Constable for
Gunnison precinct for eight years and is now engaged at
his trade and occupation of mason and fanner. Was
married in Denmark in 1855 to Caroline Christensen.
She died in 1867, leaving four childi'en. Was married
again in 1869. He is the father of nineteen children, six-
teen of whom are still living.
SUFT, JACOB A., fanner and stockraiser, member of
the Board of County Commissioners, son of Hans
and Anna Thompson, was born in Denmark March
4, 1854. His pai-ents were Monnons, mother dying in
Denmark and father emigrating to Utah with four sons
in 1863. They crossed the plains in an ox-train with
Capt. Sanders and settled in Gunnison, the father after-
ward i^moving to Monroe, where he died in February,
1895. He engaged in the Indian wars, assisting in re-
moving settlers from Salina to Gunnison. He owns a
farm of seventy acres, two miles south of Gunnison; is
president of the Gunnison Co-op store and vice-president
of the Gunnison Irrigation Company. In November,
1896, he was elected a member of the County Commis-
sioners on the Democratic ticket. Being an active edu-
cational man, he has served as school trustee one term
and is chairman of the finance committee in constructing
a school building near his home. His wife was Mary E.,
daughter of Hamilton H. and Mary F. Kearnes, born in
Springville, Utah, September 19, 1859. They have had
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 471
seven childi-en: John W., Bayard K., and Clyde H., liv-
ing; Anna V., Alster F., Mida and Hannah, deceased.
1 I t HITIXG, SYLVESTER, farmer, son of Sylvester
^J^ and Elizabeth, was born in Pisgee, Ohio, August
29, 1848. He came to Utah with his mother in
1853, crossing the plains by ox-team, and stopped in Salt
Lake City two years, thence removed to Ogden, then to
Payson and Ephraim and finally to Gunnison, where he
has since resided. He took part in the Black Hawk war
as a home guard and express rider, and w^as one of three
who went with H. H. Kearnes to effect a treaty of peace
with the Indians. He has alwaj's been an active man in
church and public matters, having served as superinten-
dent of the Sunday school, assistant ward teacher and
home missionary and is at present first counsellor to
Bishop Fjelsted. He is a stockholder in the Gunnison
Irrigation Company and was one of the directors and
promoters of that enterprise. Served as head watermas-
ter for Gunnison one term and is a respected citizen. He
owns forty acres of land, which is kept in good cultiva-
tion. Was married in Gunnison November 12, 1874, to
Hannah, daughter of Jorgen and Hannah Hansen, bom
October 20, 1861. She died November 20, 1886, leaving
five children: Annie M., Chauncey S., William D., Con-
rad and Estella M. Was married again in Logan Temple
August 12, 1887, to Huldah L., daughter of Peter and
Annie C. Sanders, born March 2, 1868, in Denmark. She
came to Utah alone and now has five children: Lucius
S., Edwin P., Nellie E., Fred E. and Ellsworth.
SPRING CITY.
Spring Citv is a centrally located municipality, situ-
ated on Canal Creek, fifteen miles nortlieast of Manti.
This pleasant little country village was settled in the
spring of '52 by James All red, James T. S. Allred and a
company of fifteen families sent from Salt Lake City to
strengthen the colonists of Sanpete Valley. The small
colony proceeded at once to build a fort for protection
against Indians and began the cultivation of the soil.
They named the settlement Springtown, which remained
as the official title, with a later addition of "Little Den-
mark," until Febiamry 11, 1870, when it was incorporated
as a city, and the original name changed to the present
more significant term. After one season of continued
trouble from Indian marauders, during which the entire
colony then located at Mt. Pleasant took refuge in their
fort and shared their hospitalities, the Springtown pio-
neers were forced to abandon their colony and remove to
Manti.
The Indians made their work of devastation com-
plete on January 6, 1854, by burning the fort and all
dwellings erected by the settlers. After the winter had
been spent in the Manti fort the Springtown colonists
began the settlement of ETphraim and abandoned this
place until '59, Avhen a second attempt Avas made to
build up the toAvn. The settlement w^as then called
"Little Denmark" because of so many Danes being
in the pioneer company. This attempt was more suc-
cessful, but the colonists endured many hardships inci-
dental to cold winters, Indian hostilities and an isolated
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 473
community. The leader® in this second settlement were
George Blain, E. X. Allred, Bishop C. G. Larsen and
others. They erected homes and farmed under many
dilfticulties until '66, when the colony was temporarily
abandoned on account of Indian troubles and resettled
in the fall.
By co-operative efforts ditches were constmcted,
church and school buildings erected and other public
work consummated. The land was divided as in other
settlements and the stock herded in one town band. The
Co-op store was the first financial concern, which began
business on a very small scale in '68, and in 'SO be-
came an incorporated concern, with a, capital stock of
|5,000, divided into shares of §5.00 each, and later in-
creased to 110,000. The store opened in a small room of
a dwelling house, but has increased its volume of busi-
ness, under the wise management of such officials as
James A. Allred, Eobert Blome, John E. Baxter, James
C. Christensen, Joseph T. Ellis and others, until it now
does an annual business of over |50,000, carrying a
selected stock of general merchandise, farm implements
and machinery and purchasing grain and farm produce.
The chief occupation of the residents of Spring City
is agriculture, but man}' are engaged in stockraising,
woolgrowing, lumbering and other rural pursuits. Since
the completion of the Eio Grande Western railroad in
'90 the city has become a very important commercial
point for the shipment of grain, wool, stock, lumber and
other products. The native oolite stone .quaii-ies, for
which the city is noted, have been developed somewhat
and some of the choicest building stone in Ogden and
Salt Lake Cit^^ has been shipped from this place. No ex-
tensive manufacturing industries have been established,
but the people are contented and happy, having nice
474 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
homes, beautiful farms and surrounded by the necessi-
ties and luxuries of life. Water for imgation purposes
is obtained from Canal Ci'eek, and many wells are in
use for domestic purposes. The location is delightful in
every respect and the inhabitants enjoy the best health of
any community in Sanpete county.
The churches have not neglected SiDring City, as the
Latter-day Saints, Presbyterians and Methodists are
well I'epresented in schools and buildings. The Latter-
day Saints organized a ward at the beginning of tlie set-
tlement and the many associations and societies have
since been fully organized and are active factors in mak-
ing of this city the highly moral and educated commun-
ity it is recognized to be wherever its people are known.
Hon. James A. Allred is the present bishop, having re-
mained in that position for many years. He is an old
pioneer, well liked by his ward and has been honored by
the election to numerous important civil offices in the
county, Territory and State.
About 1880 Kev. D. J. McMillan purchased some
property on Main sti'eet in this city and began a mission
school under the direction of the Presbyterian Board of
Missions. Miss Alice Young opened the first school in
an old store building and taught one year. She was fol-
low^ed by Misses Lucy Hindman, A. M. Wliitehead, Sara
Sorensen, A. M. Peck and Sadie McClure. They were
followed by Mrs. 0. M. Hastings and the Misses Clemens,
Fishback and Mary Neilson. The school has been dis-
continued for the past two years. Occasional preaching
services have been held by the pastors at Mt. Pleasant
and many have united with the church. The property is
still retained for mission purposes and a church building
may soon be erected on the grounds and a society organ-
ized.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 475
The Methodist Episcopal church began missionary
work in Mt. Pleasant in 1S83 and soon after established
a school in Spring City. The work has been prosecuted
steadily under the direction of the following teachers:
Misses Tenia Winters, Anna Telger and Mary Larsen,
the present instructor being Lena Simonsen, an estima-
ble and accomplished lady. A chapel was erected in
'87 and regular religious sei'vices are held by the Mt.
Pleasant pastor. Xo church society has been organized,
though several persons have become converted to the
church doctrines. The schools have always been of the
highest educational character and the teachers among
the best educated in the county.
Irrigation has always been an important factor in
developing Spring City, as the diy climate necessitates
an artificial water supply. This has come from the
Canal creek and is abundant for present i>urposes. The
Spring C^ty In'igation Company was incoiTDorated March
24, 1894, with a capital stock of |3,000, fully paid up by
the citizens owning land watered by canal. Oak
creek and one-half of Cedar creek. The Big Hill Reser-
voir Company was incorporated Februaiy 27, 1886, with
a capitalization of |4,000. This is used to impound water
for additional irrigation of fields not supplied from the
creek and assists materially in supplying the necessary
water for growing crops. The watei* is distributed very
cheaply by the co-operative community plan and but
little is ever transferred from the original claimants.
Spring City has liberally patronized public schools,,
and some of the popular educators of the county have
been employed here as teachers. In '98 the school
population numbered 388, and the valuation of school
property was |1875. Among the many prominent teach-
ers who have been engaged here is the Honorable J. F. .
476 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Allred, member of the State Senate, who is well and
favorably known as a capable, competent and earnest
instructor. In politics Spring City has a history simi-
lar to that of other settlements in the county. Since the
organization of the two- national parties, the people are
about equally divided in political sentiment. Several
prominent members of both parties, residing in this city,
have filled important State and county positions. Among
those honored by the election to offtees are: Hons. James
A. Allred, Jacob Johnson, Laui-itz Larsen, J. F, Allred,
A. E. Allred and others. Hon. Lam'itz Larsen was one
•of Sanpete county's delegates to the Constitutional con-
T^ention.
The municipal authorities of Spring City are men
'Of enterprise, intei'ested in the upbuilding of the city,
and keeping taxes within the limits of economy. Hon.
J^asmus Justesen is the present Mayor, and presides over
the municipal destinies. in an able and competent man-
ner. The precinct o/flicers are E. A. Billiugton, Consta-
ble; L. Burdick, Precinct Justice; John K. Baxter, City
Justice.
Spring City is represented in the United States
'troops fighting for Cuban independence by Edward Eob-
inson, who enlisted on the call of the President. Other
patriotic young men tendered their services, but could
not pass the medical examination. In the Indian wars
the pioneer settlers of this little city held many import-
ant positions, among the number was Col. R. N. Allred,
who did heroic service in defending the people and
homes against Indian robbers. The people have always
assisted in e^^ery enterprise for the building up of the
county, and furnished several missionaries and colonists
for new fields in the great West and Canada.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF SPRING CITY.
QCOKD, ABRAM, deceased, sou of Zurs and Martha
r\ Luster, was boru in Fremout county, Ohio, March
f 22, 1830. His parents removed to Indiana, where
they died, leaving him an orphau at seven years of age.
He was raised by his grandmother, who resided in In-
diana and Iowa. ^>'as mari4ed while living in Iowa,
March 23, 1855, and in *G1 they removed to ^California,
in 'G2 to Nevada and in 'Ol to Spring City, where they
joined the Monnon church. He was engaged in fanuing
and was quite an extensive cattle raiser. Was a mem-
ber of the first City Council, assisted in organizing the
Co-op store and iM^mained a stockholder till his death.
Took part in the Black Hawk war, being in several en-
gagements. Built and operated a sawmill for two years.
In '86 he went to Chihuahua, Mexico, and engaged in
farming and stockraising. He died March 24, 1895. His
first wife was Nancy, daughter of Samiuel B. and Re-
becca Foreman Frost, born in Hancock county, 111., April
22, 1840. They had twelve child reu: Oliver, Henry L.,
Marw F., Jennie, Elizabeth, Abram F., James E., Nellie
and Jacob A., living; Frederick S., AVilliam and Nora, de-
ceased. Second Avife was Mary M. Robinson. She had
seven children: Celia, Clara, Ilettie, John, Ethel, Hugh
and Minnie. Thii'd wife was Martlia Adams. She had
seven children: Hyrum, Laura, Alice, Erastus, Liva,
Abram and Blanche.
A LLllED, A. E., Oounty Assessor, son of Isaac M. and
M Charlotte Henderson, was born in Spring City
/ ;March 3, 1860, being the second boy born in the
settlement. He was raised liei^e and received a common
school education. His parents removed to Kaysville
when he was eight years old, but returned when he was
eleven. He grew up a farmei' and has forty acres in
Chester, where he resided three years and returned to
478 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Springs City. While iu Chester he was president of the
Y. M. ]M. I. A. Is a Democrat and was elected City Mar-
shal in '84 and County Assessor in '06. Was married in
Spring City February 20, 1883, to Maria J., daughter of
Niels H. and Annie Barreson, born in Springville, Febru-
ajy 15, 1865. Thej^ have five children: Zella B., Vance
E., Vay A., Jennie V. and Alvin E.
A LLKED, DAVID H., farmer, son of William and
r\ Sarah Warren, was born in Bedford county, Ten-
/ nessee, August 26, 1825. The family were old
Southerners and Avealthy planters. They joined the Mor-
mon church in early days, and went through the persecu-
tions in Missouri and Illinois. Mother died, and in '61
the family came to Utah in Capt. David H. Cannon's
company. David brought his wife and six children,
reaching Spring City August 27, 1861, and located on
the lot where he now lives. He bought forty acres and
now has eighty acres of land. Took part in the Black
Hawk war. \A'as a member of the City Ct>uncil two
years. Is a member of the quorum of high priests. Was
married first in Pike county, Illinois, September 21, 1848,
to Elizabeth R., daughter of Cornelius and Mary Brown,
born in Scott county. 111., August 11), 1823. They have
six living childi-en: William H., James P., John W".,
Mary E., PeriT B. and Sarah A. AVife died in Spring
City August 29, 1866. Was maiTied again August 30,
1868, to Elsie C, daughter of Dietrich and Mary Morten-
sen, born in Denmark, July 11, 1851. They have eight
children: Orson C, Huel M., Melvin A., Hardin L.,
Violet A., Loren B., Jennie D. and Milford L. *
A LLRED, ISAAC M., farmer, son of Isaac and Marj-
ri Calvert, was bom in Monroe county, Mo., Januarj^
' 22, 1835. The family were among the earliest mem-
bers of the Mormon church and passed through all the
church persecutions in Missouri and Illinois. They came
to Utah in '49 and located at Big Cottonwood. In '53
they removed to Kaysville, where Isaac was married
February 11, 1855, to Charlotte, da-ughter of Samuel and
HlriTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 479
Elizabeth Hams, born in Washington connty, Mo., Sep-
tember 25, 1837. They came to Spring City in '59 with
one child. He received twenty acres of land and has
since been engaged in farming. Took an active part in
the Black Hawk war, being in the skinnishes in Salina
canyon and at Fish Lake, holding the rank of Lieutenant.
Served as a member of the City Council two years. They
have six children: Isaac E., Alvin E., Freeman E., Law-
rence E., Sheridan E. and Cynthia F.
r\ LLRED, HON. JAMES A., bishop, son of William and
r\ Sarah Warren, was born in Bedford county, Tenn.,
/ Nov. 22, 1819. The family were farmers and joined
the Mormon church in '35, removing in '36 to Ray
county. Mo., but had to move to Caldwell county on ac-
count of opposition to Mormons. They had over 600
acres of land, and in '39 were compelled to remove again
to Pike county. 111. Father was a prominent man in
the church and was arrested with James and a brother
during the persecutions. Father was a bishop, ordained
bj^ Hynim Smith in Pike county, 111. He died July 28,
1841. Mother died May 28, 1858. In '61 James and
his wife with one son came to Utah in an independent
company, under Capt. William McKissick. In '65 he
came to Spring City and engaged in fanning and stock-
raising. He lost about 100 head of stock during the
Black Hawk war, in which he took an active part.
Served as County Selectman for two years, was the first
Mayor of Spring City, elected August 1, 1870, and served
five terms. Resigned to accept the oflflce of Probate
Judge November 5, 1878, to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Judge Peacock. Was re-elected twice. Was
ordained bishop September 3, 1882, by Apostle John
Henry Smith. Is president of the Co-op., having held
the office twenty-five years, since the organization. Was
married in Pike county, Mo., December 30, 1844, to Eliza-
beth Parks. She had two children, deceased: Stephen
H. and William. Second wife was Mary A. Pollard,
married in Salt Lake City January 6, 1866. She had six
children: James C, Lola J., Joseph D., Martha A. and
480 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
John A., living; Maiy O., deceased. Third wife was
Elizabeth A. Brough, married November 14, 187S. She
has one child: Wilford M.
n LLliEJ), HON'. JOHN FRANK, principal of the pub-
M lie schools, son of John F. L. and Marinda M.
/ Knapp, was born in PottaAvattamie county, Iowa,
January 1, 1851. Father died in the fall of '50, and in
the spring of '51 the family, consisting of mother,
brother Silas L., John F. and grandfathei*, James, started
for Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train, and reaching
Provo in Octobei', where mother aftenvard mai^ried and
now resides. Jolm F. was raised in Provo, where he at-
tended the district schools and the B. Y. Academy, being
an assistant teacher two terms. In '73 he came to
Spring City and taught three years, then went to Manti,
where he taught the high school tAvo winters. Returned
to the B. Y. Academy and graduated from the nonnal
department in '78, and then came to Spring City, where
he has since taught, thus having been teaching longer
than any man in the county. He has been princii)al of
the schools many years and stake superintendent of the
Y. M. M. I. A. Was a member of the City Council many
years. City Recorder two years and City Attorney three
years. Was elected to the State Senate in 1896. Was
married November 9, 1874, to Mary K., daughter of S. G.
and E. K. Bunnell, born, in Provo. They have nine liv-
ing children: Silas L., Ellen M., John F., Samuel O.,
Mary, Olive, Amiina, Iline and Bessie. Second wife,
married July 7, 1883, was Sarah E., sister of first wife.
She has five children: Rozilla M., Coleman, Louisa,
Matthias and Lonis.
n LLRED, JA:\rES T. S., the oldest inhabitant of
M Spring City, son of James and Elizabeth Allred,
/ was bom in Bedford county, Tenn., March 28, 1825.
The family removed to Monroe county, Mo., in 1830,
joined the Mormon church in '32, moved to Clay county
in '35, to Caldwell county in '36 and in '39 were
driven out with the Mormons to Pittsfield, Pike county,
111., thence to Nauvoo. Father was one of Joseph Smith's
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 481
twelve life guards, and after the killing of Joseph and
Hjrum, went to Oai1:.hage and rescued Apostle Taylor,
who Avas wounded. James worked on the temple while
in NauYoo. On February 7, 1846, father and two brothers
started west, and on May 20th James followed with three
brothers, meeting at Pisgah. At Council Bluffs James
enlisted in the Monnon battalion in comj)any A. They
went to Santa Fe, from which place he and others re-
turned to Pueblo on detached service, and in '47 again
started west under Capt. James Brown, reaching Salt
Lake City July 29th, where he was discharged. He went
to making adobes, but ■\^'as called to help settle Sanpete.
In May, 1849, he was sent with ten others, by President
Young, to construct a bridge across the Platte river.
They feiTied teams at |4 each wagon, at the rate of
seventy per day. He cleared flOOO and returned to Salt
Lake City with an outtit of two wagons, four yoke of oxen,
four cows and a heifer, with all kinds of merchandise
picked up on the river, having been left by , emigrants.
He brought a good supply of seed wheat, which was
taken to Manti in Capt. Isaac Morley's company of 30,
which reached there in November, 1849. He also took a
whip-saw and sawed lumber there and in other settle-
ments. The first winter was severe, and he lost nine head
of stock and fed most of his seed wheat. On ]March 22,
1852, he and father, with their families, came to Spring
City, being the first on the ground. He brought a log
house ready to put up, and erected it tlie tii'st day, cover-
ing with boards. The company consisted of James, his
wife and two children, father, his wife and son Andrew
J., three grandchildi^en and Charles Whitlock, George
M. Allred and James F. Allred, with an Indian boy and
girl he had bought from the Utes. Others came in the
fall. On July 29, 1853, they lost all their stock and had
to return to Manti on account of Indians. In October
they returned to Spring City, but had to leave again De-
cember 17th. On Febriiaiw 4, 1854, they went to Ephraim
and helped build the fort. In May, 1855, he was called
to the Las Vegas Indian mission as an interpreter, and
remained two years, returning to Ephraim. In '64 was
482 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
called on an Indian mission to Circle Yallej^, where he
built a home and had many improvements, but was
driven out in June, 1866, and returned to Ephraim. Came
to Spring City again in July, 1866, built a home, received
some land, and now has 73 acres. He sei'^ed as Major
in the Black Hawk war, and was Captain of minutemen
in Spring City. Was road supeiwisor one tenn. Select-
man for several years. Was first councillor to first bishop
of Ephraim and Spring City. Bishop B. M. Allred was
second counsellor to Bishop C. G. Edwards at Ephraim.
Was also County and City Surveyor for several years.
His first wife was Eliza B. Manwaring. She has eight
living children: Eliza B., Ellen E., Elizabeth D., James
T. S., Edward F., William H., Brigham Y. and Margaret
B. Second wife was Margaret Manwaring. She has four
children: Malinda, Lovina S., Heber K. and Barbara, all
married. Third wife was Purlina J. Coy. She is the only
wife living. His progeny now number 120.
r\ LLBED, ORSON, farmer and stockman, son of Isaac
M and Mai*y Henderson, was born in Weber county,
# Utah, September 22, 1856. The family came to San-
pete in '58, residing in Ephraim and Mt. Pleasant, and
in '60 located in Spring City. Orson grew up here to
farm work, and at the age of 18 went to Nevada, where
he was employed four years as a cowboy. He then started
in business for himself in a small way; now has about
100 head of cattle and a 35-acre farm. Is one of the presi-
dents of the Eightieth quorum of Seventies. Was mar-
ried in Spring City Januaiy 31, 1878, to Lorena, daughter
of Peter and Annie Sorensen, born in Manti, February 27,
1859. They have had ten children: Pearl, Lorena E.,
Dorcus, Helen D., Araold, Hortense, Ophelia and Leland
S. and an infant, living; Orson A., deceased.
n LLRED, EEUBEX W., farmer, son of Reuben W. and
r\ Lucy A., was born in Salt Lake City December 9,
' 1819. Father M'as a native of Tennessee, mother of
Kentucky. They were married in Missouri, where they
joined the Mormon church and passed through all the
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 483
persecutions in Missouri and Illinois. They came to Utah
in '49, located for a time in Salt Lake City, then in Ses-
sions, and in '53 removed to Manti; later came to Spring
City, where father was the first bishop. The settlement
was then known as "Little Denmark." The settlers were
soon driven out by Indians and returned to Manti. The
family soon removed to Ephraim, where father was
bishop five years, and in '61 came again to Spring City.
Father was president of High Priests' quorum when he
died October 4, 1806. Mother died December 16, 1884.
Father took part in the Black Hawk war, being an ofii-
cer. Keuben was raised to farming, and now has 100
acres of land. Seiwed as a member of the City Council,
Constable and City Marshal. In '85 he went on a mis-
sion of twenty-six months to Alabama. Was married in
Salt Lake City, December 19, 1870, to Clara A., daughter
of John and Emma Eobinson, bora in England, April 12,
1854. They have had twelve children: Drusilla E., War-
ren, Maud, Herbert, Thomas, Leuora, Zalema, Lee, Louie
and Eoyal, living; John B. and Reuben, deceased.
n LLRED, COL. REDICK N., son of Isaac and Mary
r\ Calvert, was born in Bedford county, Tenn., Febru-
/ aiy 21, 1822. The family removed in '29 to Monroe
county. Mo., where they joined the Mormon church,
Redick being baptizM in '33. In '35 they removed to
Clay county, and in '36 to Caldwell county, and in '39 to
Adams county, 111., thence to Nauvoo, where they passed
through the church persecutions, losing much property
and suffeiiug many hardships. In '46 they started west,
and at Council Bluffs he enlisted in the Moiiuon battalion
as third sergeant in commissary department, Company
"A." He left his family in wagons and went to Leaven-
worth, Kansas, where the troops were equipped and
marched to Santa Fe under Col. Smith. They then went
to San Diego under Col. Cook, being 102 days on half
rations. Here he was appointed quartermaster sergeant
on non-commissioned staff. They were discharged July
16, 1847, at Los Angeles. He was selected as captain of
fifty to return to the States with a pack mule train. They
484 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
returned to Council Bluffs, and thirteen days before tkeir
arrival were out of rations, having to subsist on rawhide,
mule meat and parched corn. In '49 he started for Utah
as captain of seventy-two wagons, arriving in Salt Lake
City November 16th, and located in Salt Lake county.
In '52 he went on a three years' mission to the Sandwich
islands, and on his return found the family had moved to
Davis county on account of the depredations of Indians.
He went as captain of ten to Sweetwater in '56 as a re-
lief company to bring in the starving handcart company.
In '58 he removed to Nephi and in '60 came to Spring
City among the first settlers. Was the first Justice and
postmaster. Sened as Colonel of the First regiment of
Sanpete military district during the Black Hawk war,
and was in command at the battle in Salina Canyon.
Was a member of the Territorial Legislature one year
from Davis and four years from Sanpete county. Pre-
sided as bishop of Chester for ten j^ears, and has always
been an active churchman. Was married in Nauvoo, 111.,
November 26, 1843, to Lucy Hoyt. She had five children:
Redick R., Avelia E., Newera, Jennett E. and Henry D.
Second wife was Amilla J. IMcFerson. She had five chil-
dren: Miriam A., Charles R., Pratt D., Lydia J. and
Wilford L.
n LLRED, SAMUEL, farmer, son of Isaac and Mary
r\ Henderson, was born in Pottowatamie county, la.,
' June 3, 1851. The family were then en route to
Utah, father being captain of a fifty, and after arriving
settled in Kaysville. In '52 father went on a three years'
mission to England, and in '55 the family removed to
Slaterville. In '58 they moved to Ephraim, and in '59 to
Mt. Pleasant, among the first settlers, where father was
killed May 12, 1859. In March, 1860, they came to Spring
City, living in a wagon the first summer, mother did
weaving and sewing, and Samuel and brother herded
stock. He took part in the Black Hawk war at 14, stand-
ing guard, and later with saddle and gun; was in several
skirmishes and did considerable express riding. He has
always been engaged in farming. Is active in the Y. M.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 485
M. I. A. and a teacher. Is road supervisor and has held
other minor offices. Was mari'ied in Salt Lake Oity, Sep-
tember 19, 1870, to Elizabeth D., daughter of J. T. S. and
Eliza B. Allred, born in Manti, March 25, 1852. They
have had ten children: Samuel W., George, Manett, Isaac
P., Sanford S., Ida J., Wallis and Reid H., living; Wilson
M., and Geneva D., deceased.
n XDERSON, OHRISTIAX, farmer, was born in Den-
r\ mark, September 27, 1855. His parents were poor,
/ and when he was six months old he was adopted
by Jens and Kisty Anderson. They joined the Mormon
church, and in '63 came to Utah, crossing the plains in
Capt. Sanderson's company, and located in Mt. Pleasant
till '68, when they came to Spring City. The adopted
father died July 16, 1895, mother May 28, 1894. Christian
was raised to farm work, and now has 45 acres of land.
He has been engaged for the past twenty years in cutting
and threshing grain in this vicinity. Was married in
Salt Lake City, April 5, 1875, to Jannett A., daughter of
Col. R. N. and Lucy H. Allred, born in Spring City, Feb-
ruaiy 11, 1860. They hav^ had ten children: Milan R.,
Edith A., Henrj' C, Lloyd L., Theodore H. and Homer L.,
living; James A., Jessie L., Burnice L. and Annie, de-
ceased.
BAXTER, HON. JOHN R., merchant, son of John and
Jean, was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, Februaiw 9,
1851. He joined the Mormon church in '66, and in
'68 emigrated to Utah, working on the railroad and what
he could get to do. In '69 he located in Spring City and
worked at farming. In '95 he opened his present place of
business, where he carries a general stock oi about |2000,
and does a good business. He also owns a 60-acre farm,
and is interested in woolgrowing. Is a stockholder in
the Co-op. store. Was City Recorder and member of the
Citj Council several years, and Mayor in '95-96. In '80
he went on a two years' mission to Scotland. Was mar-
ried in Logan November 16, 1887, to Jennet, daughter of
William and Jessie Jack, born in Leith, Scotland, August
486 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
4, 1861. They have had six children: John R., William,
Thomas and Jean, living; Jessie and Alma, deceased.
BECK, SIMON T., farmer and woolgrower, son of Niels
E. and Maria Thompson, was born in St. Louis, Mo.,
April 1, 1855. His parents were then on their way
to Zion, and arrived in Salt Lake City in the fall, where
they resided till '57, when they removed to Manti. In
'59 they located in Moroni, where father joined the Mor-
risites, and died in Deer Lodge, Mont., in '88. Mother
and four children came to Spring City in '63, where
Simon was raised a fanner. When he was 20 he and
brother Erastus went to Deer Lodge, Mont., to see their
father, and he gave them eighteen cows and eighteen
calves, Avhich they drove home. Erastus Beck then moved
to southern Utah, where he married Miss Leah Jane
Young, then returned to Spring City, then moved to
Chihuahua, Mexico, where he now resides. His wife died
there August 5, 1898. Simon herded the cows and other
stock, and gradually worked up into the cattle business.
In '81 he changed to sheep, and now has 3500 fine me-
rinos. He owns a farm of 200 acres. Is a stockholder
and superintendent of the \oung Men's Co-op store, is
a director in the Union Wool and Live Stock Commission
company. Was a member of the City Council four years,
and school trustee ten years. Assisted in constructing
the Manti Temple and worked in it two years. He took
part in the Black Hawk war, and was at Rocky Ford
when his stepfather, L. A. Justesen, was killed. Was
married in Salt Lake City, Januaiy 31, 1878, to Sarah A.,
daughter of Charles and Martha Moore Crawford, born
in Pro vo. May 19, 1859. They have nine children: Sarah
J., Simon W., Martha M., Charles S., Reid, Joseph I.,
Erastus R., Virgie and Osmer H.
BEHUNNIN, ISAAC M., son of Isaac and Mary, was
born in Oswego county. New York, September 9,
1831. His father joined the Mormon church in '33,
and removed to Kirtland, O., the next year. He then
went to Missouri and thence to Nauvoo, passing through
all the church persecutions. They crossed the plains in
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 487
Capt. Milo Anderson's company, reaching Utah in Sep-
tember, 1849, and located at Provo. In '51 they came
to Ephraim, wliere father was the first settler, and took
part in the Walker and Black Hawk wars, and was con-
nected with the early enterprises for building- up the
county. He died at Long Valley, May 10, 1881. Mother
died in -34. Isaac M. was raised to farm work and
learned the trade of a blacksmith, working at that for
about fifteen years. Served as a Captain in the Walker
and Black Hawk wars. He moved from Ephraim to
Spring City, thence to Circle Valley and again to Spring
City. Now has a farm of 120 acres. Was counsellor to
the Stake President in Circle Valley. Served as Mayor
of Spring City one tenii. He formerly owned a sawmill
and assisted in building a saw and grist mill at Ephraim.
Was married March 4, 1855, to Emily Jane, daughter of
Eleazer and Caroline King, born March 24, 1840. He
took part in the Elk mountain mission in 1855, his
brother William being killed. Wife died September 14,
1890, leaving twelve children: Isaac W., John E., Albert
M., Emily M., Angeline M., Elsie E., Sarah A., Abigail
P., David A. and Johnathan. He was married again De-
cember 5, 1884, to Maranda Wilson, born August 28,
184G. She had four children by a former husband: James
M., Thomas A. and Wayne M., living; Franklin L., de-
ceased.
BENSON, NELS, farmer, son of Nels and Jo-
' hanna Johansen, was born in Sweden, August 23,
1846. In '62 he came to Utah with his mother, sis-
ter and brother, crossing the plains in Capt. Horn's com-
pany. He was taken by Jens Jensen, and in '63 they
came to Spring City. In '64 he started for himself, Avorked
in mining camps and herded stock. Was a minuteman
during the Black Hawk war, and in several engagements.
In '70 he bought a small farm and now owns fifty acres.
Was a member of the City Council for several years.
Went on a two years' mission to Sweden, May 12, 1892.
Is president of the Y. M. M. I. A.; ward teacher and a
home missionar-y. Was married in Salt Lake City, De-
cember 18, 1870, to Philinda Kofford, born February 18,
488 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
1854, at Manti. She liad four cliildren: Johanna I., Nels
E. and John I., living; Fanny P., deceased; and died Oc-
tober 5, 1889. Second wife Avas Mary A., daughter of
James M. and Phoebe Jones Worlvs, born in Manti, Sej)-
tember 22, 1805. They were married in Manti, June 26,
1890, and have liad four children: Merrill L., Ezel P. and
Nels M. living; Elden W., deceased.
BILLINGTON, E. A., dealer in agricultural imple-
ments, son of William G. and Catherine J., was
born in Kirksville, Mo., December 24, 1855. He was
raised there on a farm. In '77 the family came to Spring
City, where they now reside, father being the mail car-
rier. In '91 he engaged in the mercantile business and
getting out timber for the railroad company. He sold out
in the spring of '98 and engaged as agent in Sanpete
county for the Utah Implement company, handling all
kinds of agricultural implements, farm machinery, wag-
ons and buggies. He owns a 200-acre farm and raises
stock. Was maiTied first in Spring City, to Elsie Adler,
who died soon after marriage. Married again. May 26,
1891, to Adelia, daughter of Lutellus and Sarah Burdick,
born in Provo, April 5, 1802. She was the widow of AVil-
liam Conover, by whom she had two children: William
and Albert. In '88 she was appointed postmistress and
held the position seven years. Her children by last mar-
riage are: Elsie, Carlisle, Catherine and Ruby. ^Ir. Bil-
lington is also Constable.
BILLINGTON, WILLIAM G., mail carrier, son of Eze-
kiel and Polly A. Billington, was born in Monroe
county. Mo., December 9, 1830. His parents joined
the Mormon church in '36, and were in all the persecu-
tic ns up to Far West, losing all they had and having to
trade SO acres of land for enough to get away. Father
died in Adair county. Mo., November 16, 1857. William
was raised in IMissouri to farm wark, and when 12 years
of age the family removed to Adair county, where he mar-
ried and lived until he came to Utah in '77. He bought
a small farm in Spring City and has since resided here.
Was road supervisor for ten years. In '91 he began carry-
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 489
ing the mail from the railroad to postoffice, a distance of
about two miles, and is still employed at that work. His
wife was Catherine J., daughter of Hon. Edward M. O.
and Elizabeth Morelock, born in Green county, Tenn., No-
vember 22, 1834. They have had five children, E. A. Bil-
lington of this city being the only one living. Her father
"•A as a prominent man in Missouri, repr^esented his district
in the State Legislature, was Clerk of the County and Cir-
cuit court, and many years editor of the Kirksvllle Demo-
crat.
BLAIX, JOHN, farmer, sen of John and Isabella, was
bovn in Carlisle, Cumberland county, Enuland,
April 27, 1850. In '63 the family came to Utah,
crossing the plains in a church train, under Capt. Mur-
dock, and located in Spring City. John was raised here
to farming, the family having seven boys, he left
home and was employed by different parties. He
secured a small farm and now owns thirty acres
and a comfortable residence in town. He served
as a member of the City Council from '86 to '93
and was again elected in '97, on the Democratic
ticket. Was head watermaster four years. Was mar-
ried December 19, 1870, to Serilda J., daughter of Isaac
and Julia A. Allred, born in Pike county, Illinois, July
18, 1853. They have had twelve children: Kosey M., Maiy
F., Clarissa B., Serilda J., Laura E., Jessie L. and Myrtle
I., living; Julia I., Sarah S., Don C, John N- and Warden
W., deceased,
BLAIB, ROBERT, son of John and Isabella Graham,
was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, England,
August 27, 1843. His parents were among the early
members of the ]Mormon church. He was employed as a
railway ticket agent and telegrai^her till '62, when he
and brother George came to Utah, crossing the plains in
an independent company under Capt. Canfield, and
reached Spring City in November. Father died in Eng-
land, and in '63 mother and seven children came to Utah.
Robei-t worked at various occupations, and finally secured
a farm of 30 acres and his residence in town. In '77 he
entered the Co-op. store as a clerk and became manager.
492 HISTOllY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
joined the Mormon eluircb, and in '56, with his wife and
her mother, came to Utah, crossing the plains in the first
handcart company, under Oapt. Edmund Ellsworth. The
company built their own carts, James and his wife walk-
ing all the way, she pulling a handcart to Salt Lake City,
where they arrived in September, and located at Lehi.
In '60 he removed to Spring City, where he received a
small farm and has since been engaged in farming. He
took part in the Black Hawk war. In '64 he went to the
Missouri river after emigrants. Served ais postmaster a
short time. AA'as City Treasurer five years. Was mar-
ried in Hull, England, October 12, 1850, to Mary, daugh-
ter of Willinm and Alice Brough, born in Yorkshire, Sep-
tember 14, 1S30.
/^KISP, JAM JOS N\'., farmer and stockraiser, sou of
V George and Hannah, was bora in Norfolk, England,
^ August 4, 1851. Mother died tliere, and in '66 he
and father came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt.
Thompson's train, and stopped one year in Spanish Fork.
In '67 they came to Spring City, where father died Sep-
tember 5, 1885. James worked at various occupation«y
and freighted produce to the mining camps. He received
ten acres of laud at the time of the division, and now has
295 acres, well stocked with sixty head of cattle, and
good buildings. Is a member of the Mormon church, and
has held the offices of Justice of the Peace and County
Coroner.
DOWNARD, JOSEPH, farmer, son of George and
Sarah A., w^as born in Kent county, England, Sep-
tember 11, 1855. The family joined the Mormon
church in England, father being a missionary and teacher
several years. In '62 they came to Utah and located in
Spring City, where father was a cai^penter and painter.
They removed to Richfield, took up land and built a home,
but were driven out from there and Richfield and Circle
^^alley and returned to Spring City. Father was a mem-
ber of the choir and held the office of City Treasurer, In
'81 the parents removed to Emery county. Joseph is en-
gaged in fanning and has fifty-five acres of land in ad-
HON. JACOB JOHNSON.
SPRING CITY.
HISTORy OF SANPETE COUNTY. 493
dition to a home in town. Was a member of the City
Council several years. Served as assistant superinten-
dent of the Sunday-school many years. Is one of the pres-
idents of the Eightieth quorum of Seventies and had
served as ward teacher. Was married in Salt Lake City
November 28, 1878, to Annie, daughter of Jens and Mary
C. Peterson, born in Goshen, Utah, May 4, 1861. Her par-
ents were among the early settlers of Ephraim and Spring:
City. Father took part in the Black Hawk war and now
resides in Carbon county. She has five children, Alice M.^
George E., Annie V., Joseph E. and Sarah E.
DOWNAED, WILLIAM, wheelwright acad cai'penter,.
son of George and Mary E., was born in Spring- City
. July 12, 1867. His parents joined the Mormonr
church and emigrated from England in '62, remaining
for a time in Salt Lake City. They removed to Marysvale,
where they lost all their property and had to leave on
account of Indians, and came to Spring City. In '81 father
moved to Emery county. He served as City Treasurer
several years while residing here. Mother died here No-
vember 14, 1897. ^A'illiaui Avas raised here and learned
the trade of a wheelwright and carpenter, which he still
f(dlows. He is a stockholder in the planing mill. Is a
Avard teacher and a worker in the Sunday-school. Was
appointed a. member of the City Council and elected in
'97 on the Democratic ticket. Was married in Logan^
August 3, 1887, to Annie C, daughter of Peter N. and
Bertha M. Dahl, bom in Denmark April 7, 1866. They,
have five children, Emma A., Bertha M., Arnold W., Peter
E. and Arthur.
ELLIS, JOSEPH T., son of Joseph and Ann Tickle, was
born in Warrington, Lancashire, England, October
20, 1828. He learned the trade of carpenter and
joiner and was a contractor and builder in Manchester^
where he joined the Mormon church. In '53 he came to
tlie United States, stopping one year in St. Louis, Mo.^
and in '54 drove a yoke of oxen across the plains for Wil-
liams and Hooper, reaching Salt Lake City in November^
where he followed his trade. In '58 he removed to Eph-
riAm and in '59 came to Spring City with County Surveyor
16
494 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
Petty and other-s and assisted in laying out the toAvn.
He built a bouse and removed bis family bere, receiving
twenty acres of land, wbere be now bas tbirty-five acres.
Took part in tbe Black Hawk war and beld tbe rank of
Major. Has served as postmaster, Justice of tbe Peace,
member of tbe City Council, City Assessor and Collector
and City Attoraey. Worked four years on tbe Manti Tem-
ple as superintendent of cai-penters. Performed a mis-
sion to England. Is senior president of tbe Eigbtietb
quorum of Seventies. His first wife Avas Sarali Major.
Second wife was Emily Hudson. Sbe bas four children,
Joseph, Caroline S., Anna L. and James. Third wife was
Sena Christensen. Sbe has seven children: Ralph J.,
William P., Ann, Olivia, George, Maiy and Euth. .
EKICKSOX, EMIL, manager of the Young Men's
Co-op, son of AudreAv J, and Anna G., was born in
Sweden September 2, 1S58. lie came to Ltab in
'63, crossing tbe plains in an ox-traih, and located at
Fountain Green. In '04 hv removed to Spring City, where
fatlier still lives. The family went to Richfield in -()5, and
built a home, but in 'OS were compelled to return on ac-
count of Indians, losing most all they bad. Emil en-
gaged in farming and carpentering till tbe fall of '89,
when lie and Lewis Olseu opened a general store, which
was soon incorporated into the Young Men's Co-op, he
being secretaiy and a director. In October, 1897, be be-
came manngei". He is also interested in the planing mill
and opera house. Was a member of tbe City Council a
number of years. City Recorder two and a half years,
and school trustee eight j^ears. In '83 be went on a twen-
ty-seven months' mission to Sweden and had charge of
a branch. Was married in Salt Lake City November 20,
1880, to Anna M., daughter of Christian G. and Maria
Larsen, born in Spring City January 14, 1863. . They have
four children: Edith, Austin E., Junius L. and Evan C.
FRAKTZEN, JOHN, son of Lars and Martha M., was
born in Norway March 11, 1837. The family joined
tbe Mormon church, and in '57 emigrated to Utah,
crossing the plains in a handcart company. In tbe com-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 495
pauy were father, mother, sister and her hiisb.and, John
F. F. Dorius, and John, who walked and pulled a hand-
cart the entire distance — 1,300 miles — reaching Salt
Lake City September 13, 1857. They settled at Lehi and
in -(10 came to Spring- Cit}^, where parents died. John
received fifteen acres in the division of land and now owns
fifty-five. He took part in the Black Hawk w^ar. Was a
member of the first City Council and Justice of the Peace
two years. In '73 he went on a mission to Copenhagen,
where he was a bookkeeper. In '61 went to the river
after emigrants. Is first counsellor to the bishop, having
been in that position fifteen years. Is a stockholder in
the Co-op store and tithing clerk. Was married in
Spring City September 21, 1861, to Mary A., daughter of
Adolph and Inger M. Borsen Hansen, born in Norway
December 31, 1836. She had one child, INIary A. Second
wife, married March 31, 1873, was Elvilda M. Arnesen.
She has six children: Clara M., Elenora M., Joseph A.,
Nellie A., Euth V. and John L.
11 ANSEN, ANTHON M., teacher of the fifth grade in
Jl the district schools, son of Hans M. and Bertha,
' was born in Christiania, Norw^ay, November 6, 1871.
He came to Utah with his mother in '84 and located in
Spring City. Attended the schools of Ephraim and
Manti and was for a time in the L. D. S. College at Salt
Lake City. Worked in Z. C. M. I. one year and returned
to Spring City. In September, 1897, he began teaching in
the public schools. Is an active man in the Y. M. M. I.
A. Was married in Spring City December 20, 1893, to
Maiy A., daughter of John and Mary A. Frantzen, born
in Spring City September 18, 1864.
M ANSEN, HEMMING, farmer, son of Hans J. and
Jl Annie C, was born in Denmark March 25, 1848.
' The family joined the Mormon church and came to
Utah in '59, crossing the plains in Capt. Neslin's com-
pany, and located in Ephraim till '60, when they re-
moved to Spring City. Both parents died hei'e. Hem-
ming remained in Salt Lake county till '61, when he
496 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
came to Spring City, where he grew up a fanner, and now
•owns 150 acres of land. In '85 he went on a two years'
mission to Denmark, where he had charge of the island
branch. He took part in the Black Hawk war as a min-
uteman. Was married in Spring City November 7, 1870,
to Annie M. Olsen, born in Denmark March 4, 1852. They
have had eleven children: Hemming E., Peter A., Elnora
M., Orson P., Joseph F., Hyrum L., Henry M., Orlan L.
and Stephen L., living; Hansina and Parley A., deceased.
11 YDE, CHAKLES A., stockman and horseraiser, son
M of Orson and Annie E., was born in Salt Lake City
J May 13, 1858. The family removed to Sanpete
county when he was a boy, locating at Manti, and then
removing to Spring City. His father was a well-known
man, having served as president of the Sanpete Stake and
later as an Apostle, which position he held at the time
of his death in this city. Charles A. grew up in Spring
City, and when quite a young man started out for him-
self in the cattle business. He gi'adually accumulated
stock and horses until now he is extensively interested
and is a prominent citizen, well and favorably known in
the city and county. He is also interested in mining.
Was maiTied in Salt Lake City August 17, 1881, to Sarah
E., daughter of Easmus and Sarah A. Justesen, bom '.n
Moroni Januai-y 18, 18G2. They have three children:
Orace M., ■Maud and Barney H.
JOHNSON, HON JACOB, Judge of the Seventh Judi-
cial District of LTtah. Holds court in Manti, San-
pete county; Price, Carbon county; Castle Dale,
Emery county; Moab, Grand county, and Monticello, in
San Juan county— the largest circuit in the State. Bora
near the city of Aalborg, Denmark, November 1, 1847.
Is a son of Jens C. and Mary. His father died when our
subject was an infant, and he came with his mother to
Utah in '54, located in Ogden, remaining there until
'63, thence to Sacramento, Cal., where he studied law
under N. Green Curtis, thence to Carson City, Nev., in
"69; to White Pine in '70, and also at Elko. In these
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 497
places he was engaged in mining. Was Deputy Sheriff
of Elko county eighteen months. In '72 returned to
Utah and located in Spring City, where he has since re-
sided. Opened a law office there and practiced his pro-
fession. Was City Attorney for Fairyiew, Mt. Pleasant,
Moroni, Fountain Green, Ephraim, Gunnison and Spring
City, all at the same time for a number of years. Was
notary public several years and County Attorney of San-
pete county one and a half terms, resigned to accept the
Judgeship in '95. Was appointed Probate Judge of
Sanpete by President Harrison and also by President
Cleveland; resigned to accept the nomination to the Ter-
ritorial Legislature, to which he was elected, and served
winter of '93-94. His Judgeship began January 6, 1896.
He was a leader in the Liberal party, and when the divi-
sion came on party lines he affiliated with the Republi-
cans, and in each campaign, although his party was in
the minority, yet he ran ahead of his ticket. He was U,
S. Commissioner about ten years, appointed in '80. Was
Assistant U. S. District Attorney under Hon. Philip T.
Van Zile. Also held the same position under Hon. Charles
S. Varian. Is popular, especially in Grand and San Juan
counties, where he has been instrumental in quelling
lawlessness and crime; the people are well pleased. Is
a charter member of the A. O. U. W. and first ■blaster
Workman of Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 22; also cliarter
member of I. O. O. F. of Mt. Pleasant Lodge No. 20; also
charter member of Damascus Lodge A. F. and A. M., Mt.
Pleasant. Was one of the incorporators of the ]\[t. Pleas-
ant Commercial and Savings Bank and was its ^ice-
president until he was elected Judge, when he resigned.
He owns the controlling interest in the Young Men's Co-
operative Mercantile Company. Was a promoter and
spent 120,000 in the Horseshoe Canal Company. He c in-
structed a ditch on the east side of Horseshoe m<M]ntain
and drove a tunnel through the mountain and brought
water into Sanpete Valley which otherwise would liave
gone into Green river; this water is supposed to irrigate
3,000 to 4,000 acres of land. He married in Spring City
October, 1873, Margaret Anderson. She had tv\'o chil-
498 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
dren: Morgan and Arthur, and died 1884. He again
married December 15, 1885, Matilda Jiistesen, whose
father was killed by the Indians between Salina and
Eichfield April 4, 1868; he was with a company of set-
tlers under Fi-ederick Olsen, who were moving south to
re-establish one of the abandoned settlements. By this
marriage were five children: Ada, Dora, Fergus, Dono-
van and Lola. The Judge has always been a hard worker
in the cayse of justice and law, and in his position on the
bench has often been called upon to administer punish-
ment to polygamous offenders, but ha*s always seasoned
justice with mercy and was never vindictive, thereby
making many friends among the people whom duty
called him to judge, and his great majority at the polls
when running for the Judgeship shows the esteeni in
which he was held, for when the light of liberty dawned
upon Utah, all old animosities, if any existed, vanished
away, and many who Avere partisan and of the other
party voted for him cheerfully, for they recognized his
great ability as a jurist. He has a fine comfortable home,
one of the best in Spring City or suiTounding settlemeuts,
and is loyal to the people and to liis country — the country
of his adopted choice.
JUSTESEX, JOHN F., manager of the Spring City
Co-o]), son of Easmus and Sarah A., was born
in Si)ring City October 18, 1871. He was raised in
Spring City, attended the district schools and the L. D.
S. Seminan- of Mt. Pleasant. Engaged in woolgrowing
and on February 14, 1898, was appointed by the board of
directors as manager of the Co-op. He owns eighty acres
of land and residence in town and continues in the sheep
business. Was man*ied in Spring City November 13,
1895, to Lola, daughter of Bishop James A. and Mars'- A.
. Allred, born in Spring City January G, 1874. They have
one child : Cleo, boi-n August 9, 1896.
JUSTESEX, JOSEPH A., fanner and woolgrower, son
of Easmus and Sarah A., was bom in Spring City
October 5, 1868. He was raised here to the occupa-
tion of a farmer and herded his father's sheep a number
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 499
of jears. In '90 he be^au busiuess for himself, taking
others' sheep on shares. He owns 160 acres of land and
is also engaged in farming. Was a member of the City
Council in '96 and '97. Was married in Manti December
28, 1892, to Geneya, daughter of Orson and Ann E. iSyde,
born in Spring City, January 2, 1871. They have three-
children, Lois I., Lavinia G. and Tarza 1*.
JUSTESEN, HOK. RASMUS, Mayor, son of Lars A.
and Caroline, was born on the island ot* Falster,
Denmark, January 7, 1842. The family joined the
Mormon church in '52 and emigrated to Utah, crossing
the plains in Capt. John Fosgren's company, reaching
Spring City October 10, 1853. They moved to Manti in
December on account of Indians, and the following spring
went to Ephraim and assisted in building the fort and
constructed a two-room adobe house. In '59 they removed
tr Moroni, and in '62 came to Spring City. Father was
in active man in ehurch affairs. Father also was Bishop
Kofford's counsellor at Ephraim for several years; also
ccunsellor to Bishoi> Bradley at Moroni for three years.
He was killed by Indians at Rocky Ford, on the Sevier
river, dying April 5, 1868. Rasmus took an active part
in the Black Hawk war, b(4ng Captain of a company and
promoted to Adjutant. Was in the engagement in Sa-
lina canyon and other skirmishes. He bought a small
farm and now has fifty acres. Was a member of the City
Council four years and Mar'or one year. W^as again
elected :^^ayo'r'in '97, which he now holds. Was a bishop's
counsellor for several years. Was married in Moroni
November 22, 1860, to Sai-ah A., daughter of Joseph and
Ellen Shepherd, born in Yorkshire, England, September
4, 1842. They have nine children: Sarah E., Rasmus O.,
Joseph A., John F., Orson O., Charles R., Osman, Edith
V. and Benjamin R. Second wife was Annie Larsen. She
had five children, Ruth, Clara, Ernest, Nettie and Leah.
I AMBERT, JOHN T., retired farmer, son of Thomas
I and Elizabeth, was born in Norfolk county, Eng-
\ land, March 15, 1822. He was raised a farmer,
and fifty years ago joined the Momion church. In '54
500 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
he came to Utah in Capt. Kichards' company and settled
in Salt Lake City. Several years later he removed to
L'lish valley, thence to Nephi, and in '70 came to Spring
City, where he bought 'a farm and engaged in farming
until '98, when he sold out and retired. He took part in
the Black Hawk war, serving as Adjutant, and was in
several skirmishes. Served as a member of the City Coun-
cil four years. He has been married four times, the first
being in England. First wife was Faith Wright. Second
one was* Ann Howard, who had one child, Georgiana.
Third was Emily Rushmore. Fourth was Mary R. Peter-
son,
I ARSEN, H. E., farmer and member of the City Coun-
I cil, son of Soren and Maria Jensen, was born in
^^ Ephraim January 24, 1856. His parents came from
Denmark in '55, married on board ship, and located in
lilphraim. In '60 thej'- came to Spring City, w^here father
died August 29, 1891. Mother is still living. H. E. was
raised here and has worked in the canyons and at farm-
ing twenty-four years. He has a farm of sixty -two aci^s.
He took part in the Black Hawk war, doing guard duty.
In '84 was appointed a member of the City Council and
has held the office since, except for two years, being most
of the time chairman of the Committee on Public Im-
provements and on IiTigation. Has always taken an ac-
tive pari, in public mattei's and has held office longer
than any other man in the town. Was married in Spring
City January 1, 1888, to Elizabeth, daughter of Hans C.
and Anna M. Jensen Davidson, born in Pleasant Grove,
Utah, August 24, 1859. Her father was one of the old
settlers and one of the early printers of the county. She
has six children. Silver S., Rose S., Sarah Z., Prude S.,
AUigee M. and Neva. C.
I ARSEN, LARS, farmer, son of Lars and Mary A., was
! born in Denmark September 17, 1852. He came to
\ Utah in '80 and to Spring City in '81 and w^orked
several yeare in the tithing yard. Was married May 31,
1890, to Petrea, daughter of Peter Monsen, w^ho came to
Spring City in '60 among the first settlers. He took part
COL. REDICK N. ALLRED,
SPRING CITY.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 501
in the Black Hawk war, was engaged in farming and died
here April 7, 1889, leaving a wife, who still lives, and
daughter Petrea, born March 26, 1861, now the wife of
Lars. They have three children, Mons P., Bergetta E.
and Mary G.
rn ORTENSEN, MARENUS, carpenter, son of Knud
Ml and Elsie M., was born in Denmark August 16,
' y 1857. Father was a horn-spoon maker. The fam-
ily joined the Mormon church in '54 and came to Utah
in -63, crossing the plains in Capt. Sanders' train, and
located that year in Spring City. Soon after they re-
moved to Monroe, Sevier county, to help strengthen the
s<^ttlement. They assisted in building a fort, erected a
log house and had a small farm, but had to leave on ac-
count of Indians. They returned to Spring City, where
father died November 19, 1884. Mother died February 26,
1897. Marenus was raised to farming and picked up the
carpenter trade. He makes and paints all the coffins used
in Spring City, besides being a regular tradesman at car-
pentering and painting. Was married in Salt Lake City
November 20, 1879, to Maria, daughter of Mons and Maria
Matson, born in Sweden July 20, 1856. They have had
ten children, Joseph, Wilford, Neve, Harold, Evan and
Olive, living; Nephi, Mabel, Olga and Emil O., deceased.
ji f lELSEN, HANS, farmer and president of the Young
jM Men's Co-op., son of Jacob and Ellen, was bom in
I Denmark November 30, 1850. The family joined
the Mormon church about '67, and in '68 came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an ox-train. Hans walked all the
way. Two children died on the road, and when they ar-
rived the family located at Spanish FoTk, but in '71 came
to Spring City, where they still reside. Hans came here
in '80, bought a small farm and now has forty acres.
When the Young Men's Co-op. store was incorporated he
became one of the largest stockholders and a director. In
'93 he was elected president and has since held the posi-
tion. Served as City Assessor and Collector four years
and a member of the City Council two years. Was mar-
ried in Spring City April'l2, 1880, to Hannah O. Christen-
502 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
sen, a nathe of Denmark, born March 21, 1861. They
have had seven children, Alfred, Jane E. and Emil, living;
Hannah E., Albert, Oliver and Arlin, deceased.
jif lELSEN, MADS, fanner, son of Easmus and Diautha,
1)1 was born in Denmark May 23, 1842. His pai^ents
I joined the Momion church in '53, and in December
of that year stai'ted for Utah, with four children, one
dying on the road. They crossed the plains in Capt. 01-
sen's ox-train and reached Ephraim in October, 1854,
where they helped build the fort. Father died there in
June, 1864. In '65 the family was called to assist in
settling Circle Valley, Avhere they took up land, built a
home and took part in the Black Hawk war. Mads was
married there October 22, 186(>, to Ellen A., daughter of
J. T. S. and Eliza B. Allred, born in Manti Januarv^ 13,
1850. In the fall of '66 they went to Salt Lake City for
provisions, and on their return when within three miles
of home were attacked by Indians. The wife retreated
to a bog, where she stood in water to her neck w^hile he
warded off the Indians with an old revolver. They killed
one horse, took the other, destroyed their provisions and
allowed him and wife to escape. She had dreamed the
entire occ-urrence two nights previous. In '67 they were
compelled to return on account of Indians and again lo-
cated in Ephraim, whei'e they resided till '72, when they
came to Spring City. He has followed farming and now
owns 192 acres of land. In '90 he went on a two years'
mission to the island of Bornholm, Denmark, where he
had charge of a branch. Was a member of the City Coun-
cil a short time. They have had eight children, James
T?., Eunice D., Mai'is^ J., Joseph M., Jedediah G. and Mabel
living; Ellen E. and Orrin M., deceased.
OLSEN, MARTIN, fanner and carpenter, son of John
and Karen, was born in Norway November 17, 1833.
He became a seaman at the age of 18 and followed
it nine years. In October, 1862, he joined the Mormon
church, and in '63 came to Utah, living in Cache county
and other places till '74, when he came to Spring City.
He learned the trade of a carpenter and has followed
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 503
that and farming; has a nice small farm and brick resi-
dence in town. Was first married in Florence, Mo., to
Christina Esterlin. They crossed the plains in an ox-
train with Capt. Murdock. Their children ar^ Hyrum,
Charles, Heniy, Lorenzo, Emma and Rosetta. Second
AA ife was Christina Christensen, married in Levan. She
lias three children, John, Xora and Andrew.
PETERSEN, HON. OLE, son of Iver and Ane M., was
born in Denmark July 6, 1849. The family joined
the Monnon church in '53 and came to Utah, father,
mother, Ole and a brother crossing the plains in Capt.
Olsen's company and located in Ephraim in '54. They
helpeil build the large fort and lived inside it for several
years. Father was a well-known cooper. In '64 they
were called to Circle Valley, where they took up land
and built a home. Father and another man built
a windmill and Avei-e grinding grain when the In-
dians drove all the people away and they returned to
Ephraim. In '73 they removed to Spring City, where
father died January 10, 1890. Mother died August 26,
1873. Ole learned the trade of a millwright-carpenter
and has put up many of the houses of Spring City. In
'91 he built the Spring City planing mill, of which he is
manager, furnishing all kinds of building materials. He
was appointed a member of the City Council in '91, to fill
a vacancy, and in '92 was elected Mayor on the Demo-
cratic ticket, being re-elected in '95. He took part in the
Black Hawk war, and is a representative citizen. Was
maiTied in Spring City May 7, 1880, to Ida Neilson. They
have four children, Dora O., Christian E., Gertrude and
Viola.
DOBINSON, JOHN, farmer, son of John and Mary Sop-
IT rel, was born in Binningham, England, May 4, 1850.
^ His parents joined the Mormon church in the '30's,
being among the early members. Father was a gun-
smith and emigrated to the United States, living in Nau-
voo when Joseph Smith was killed. When the Monnons
were notified to leave his wife had to be carried and put
in a boat and moved to St. Louis, where she died. Father
504 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
returned to Engiand and married again. She soon died,
leaving Jolin as their only child. He married again,
and in '56 came to Salt Lake City, thence to Springville,
and to Manti about '59, and in 'Gl to Spring City, where
they received some land and father died in '84. He was
the first superintendent of the Sunday-school and was
kept busy during the Black Hawk war repairing old guns.
John grew up here; took part in the Black Hawk war
and was engaged in canyon work and freighting to the
mining camps. He now owns a twenty-five-acre farm.
Was maiTied in Salt Lake City December 11, 1871, to
Matilda, daughter of Isaac and ^Matilda Allied, born in
Salt Lake county May 12, 1853. Wife died August 21,
1889, leaving four children, Edward I, Samuel W., -Wil-
liam A. and Sarah E. Married again August 7, 1894, to
Maiw Schofield nee Peterson. They have two children,
Hazel and an infant. She has two sons by former mar-
riage, James W. and Henry S.
SCHOFIELD, JOHN, fanner, son of William and Han-
nah Gregson, was born in Yorkshire, England, De-
cember 24, 1830. He worked in a cotton factoiy as
a spinner. Joined the Mormon church with the family
in '41 and in '59 came to Utah with his wife, crossing the
plains in a handcart company under Capt. George Row-
ley. He and his wife, with brother Thomas, pulled a
cart from Florence, Neb.; had to live on half rations latter
part of trip and were met by a relief expedition and
brought to Salt Lake City September 14, 1859. In '61
he came to Spring City and helped build the fort. He
received ten acres of land and now owns sixty acres. Took
part in the Black Hawk war. Served as a member of the
City Council five years. Was assistant superintendent
of the Sunday-school ten years and leader of the choir
twenty-four years. Was married in England in '53 to
Mary Broadbent, bom in Oldham, England, April 6, 1828.
They have three children, Joseph G., John and Emma.
Married again May 18, 1874, to Josephine Peterson, born
in Salt Lake City September 16, 1857. She died October
17, 1890, leaving five children, Mary J., Ann E., Eliza-
beth, Wilford W. and Hyrum M.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. .50S
SORENSON, SOREN P., fanner, son of Peter and An-
nie Simmonson, was born in Denmark November-
27, 1840. The family joined the Monnon church in
'53, came to Utah in '54, crossing the plains in Capt. 01-
sen's ox-train and settled in Manti, where they assisted
in building the fort. Here Soren had to shoulder a gun
and help guard the town, tJaough only a boy of 15 years.
In '59 they removed to Moroni, helping start the town^
and in '62 to ^It. Pleasant. In February, 1864, he, with
five others, were sent to sun^ey and lay out the town of
Salina, and in March the family moved there, taking up-
land and building homes, but in '66 were driven out by
Indians, losing most all their stock. He was in the Sa-
lina Canyon engag-ement during the Black Hawk war.
The family came to Spring City from Salina, where he
received twenty acres of land and now owns fifty acres..
He freighted produce to the mining camps several years..
In '61 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. Was;
a member of the City Council nine years. Father died in
Spring City in '87. Mother is still living. Soren was^
married in Salina February 21, 1865, to Agnes Hutchin-
son. They have nine children, Peter, David, Mary E.,^
Amelia, Rosella, William H., Archie R., Void L. and
Urn A.
STODDARD, CALEB, farmer and gardener, son of
William and Margaret, was born in Carlisle, Cum-
berland county, England, July 22, 1837. He learned
the trade of a weaver. Joined the Monnon church in '55,
and in '56 the family of seven came to Utah. They fitted
up in Iowa City with the first handcart company, about
fifty carts and four wagons started across the plains. They
had half rations a part of the way, father said he could
eat all the allowance for the family. A relief expedition
met them and they reached Salt Lake City in September,
settled in Lehi, where they lived till '60, when they came
to Spring City among the early settlers. Father was a
good, reliable citizen and died here in September, 1892.
Mother died August 9. 1882. Caleb received a small farm
in the land division and has followed farming. He took
506 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
part in the Black Hawk war, and in '68 went to the Mis-
souri river after emigrants.
STRATE, O. H., fanner and agent of P. V. Coal comr
pany, son of J. H. A. and Mete M., was born in Den-
mark Maj' 19, 1860. His father was a Gennan. The
family joined the Monnon church, came to Utah in '73
Hnd located in Spring City in '74. Father was engaged
in the manufacture of brick for several years, then be-
came a farmer. Parents both died here. C. H. was
brought up to farming and now owns 140 acres. In '92
he became agent for the Pleasant Valley Coal company,
which position he now holds. Is also engaged in buying
and shipping grain. Was manned in Spring City Octo-
ber 25, 1883, to Mary F., daughter of Abram and Nancy
Acord, born in Galena, Nev., June 3, 1863. They have
had seven children, Marsha, Abram, Edith, Frederick C,
Sarah E, and Clara V. living; Heniy, deceased.
STRATE, RASMUS, farmer, son of John H. A. and
Mete M., w^as born in Denmark July 14, 1857. His
parents joined the Monnon church, came to Utah in
'73, residing one year in Salt Lake City and removed to
Spring City in '74. The family were very poor, owing
for immigration. Father made brick several years, then
purchased a farm. He died in June, 1882. Mother died
August 8, 1891. At the age of 20 Rasmus went to Bristol,
Nev., and worked around the mines for three years. He
returned to Utah and now has 350 acres of land. Was
married in Salt Lake City March 9, 1881, to Anna M.,
daughter of Hans A. and Caroline Thomsen, born in Den-
mark. They had three children, Rasmus A., Caroline V.
and Annie M. Wife died February 25, 1886. The young-
est child was taken to the life's parents, who removed
to Mexico. In '91 the family was attacked by Indians
and killed except the little girl and a boy, who hid in a
chicken coop. His second wife, man-ied in Manti Feb-
ruaiy 14, 1894, was Christena, daughter of N. P. and
Ellen M. Jensen, born in Denmark March 5, 1869. She
has two children, Mabert and Andrew E.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 507
ZABRISKIE, I.EWIS 0., deceased, son of Henry and
Ellen Galpiu, was born in Hamilton county, Oliio^
September 17, 1817. The family removed to Indiana,
when he was a child, and later to Missouri, thence to Illi-
nois, Avhere they passed through the Mormon persecu-
tions. He was married in Council Bluft's July 25, 1847, to
Sarah A., daughter of John and Matilda Park, born in
Gibson county, Tennessee, October 5, 1828. They raised
their own oxen and in May, 1852, stai'ted for Utah with
two yoke of oxen and t^vo yoke of cows, reaching Salt
Lake City, in Capt. Stevens' company, in the fall. Their
first location was Provo, then in '61 removed to Fair-
\iew, and in '62 came to Spring City, where he engaged
in farming, and died November 17, 1872. The childr-en
by second marriage to Sarah Park were Joseph, Matilda,
George, David, Louisa, Esther and Charles, living; Louis
P., James H. and Sarah E., deceased. Sarah E. was mar-
ried to John S. Blain and died October 8, 1896, leaving
two children, Eobert L. and Arthur.
FOUNTAIN GREEN,
Fountain Green is a nice little town of 1,200 or more
honest, industrious and enterprising people, located on
Uinta Creek, twenty-five miles north of Manti, and within
six miles of the northern boundary line of Sanpete
county. This beautiful mountain home was selected by
George W. Johnson as the most suitable spot in the val-
ley for founding a colony, and amid the most daring
scenes of Utah early days, this bold frontiersman, with
his family and a few equally courageous pioneers, braved
the perils of Indian hostilities, cold and hunger, and
erected homes in the isolated wilderness of sagebrush
and quakenasp trees. The site had been a camping place
for travelers to and from Manti, and was known to all
colonists as Uinta Springs.
In the spring of 1859 George W. Johnson obtained
permission from Brigham Young to locate the town and
get settlers, and immediately after July 4th he secured
the services of Albert Petty, then surveyor for Sanpete,
and surveyed the original site, consisting of five blocks.
The chain-carTiers in this hazardous expedition were
Amos P. Johnson and Heber Petty. While the party
were engaged in running the lines and setting stakes, a
band of Indians dashed down from the cedars on the
mountain slope and stole the horses, then grazing on the
native grass. This left the company alone, with no choice
except to walk to Santaquin, thirty-two miles away, or
return to Manti, twenty-five miles south. After a weary
journey on foot Pioneer Johnson and son reached their
home at Santaquin and began making preparations for
returning and building a new home on the site surveyed.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 509
August 1st the family, consisting of father, mother and
three sons, Amos P., Horace and Oliver, reached the
townsite and proceeded to erect a log house, cutting
quakenasp poles for the purpose and using lumber
hauled from Santaquin for flooring and doors. They
were joined by J, S. Holman and family, who built the
second house, and John Green, Sam Allen, Christian
Otteson and families, with Jacob Miller and William
Gibson, two young men. These colonists built homes
and put up hay for the winter, which was spent as pleas-
antly as the circumstances permitted. They were joined
by Eeese K. Lewellyn, Albey L. Shennan, Pleasant
Moenche and others, and with the company of ti'avelers
en route to or from Salt Lake City, had enough diversion
to drown the monotony of complete isolation. The first
birth was Lester Holman, who was bora soon after the
houses were completed.
The following spring William Gibson and Asbury
Parks contracted to cut a set of quakenasp logs for a
meeting-house, which was erected a little west of the
place where the present house is located. The floor was
made of. lumber hauled from Santaquin, the windows
consisted of two 8x10 glass put in lengthwise of the
building, and the roof was made of dirt. During this
spring the wife of Asbury Parks died, being tlie first
death occurring in tlie new town. Aside from this death
the health of the people was most remarkably good con-
sidering the rude houses and limited facilities for pro-
tection against cold. A small ditch was ploughed into
the canyon and the Avater brought down in one stream
to irrigate the little gardens planted as early as possible.
It was then thought that the colony was too large for the
water supply and some families would be compelled to
seek homes elsewhere.
510 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
The land was divided among the colonists in a man-
ner similar to that of other settlements in Utah, and the
work of building up a town began with bright prospects.
A ward of the Monnon church was organized and R. L.
Johnson appointed bishop in '61. He opened the first
store and conducted the pioneer hotel of the town. The
settlement prospered as well as could be expected while
so far away from other towns until the Black Hawk war
forced the people to abandon their homes during the
summer oL'66 and remove to other more protected
points for safety from Indian depredations. A fort was
erected during the fall of '66 and the people returned^
but suffered much from Indian raids on their stock.
During this war James Guymau served as Major and
Thomas Robinson as Captain of minutemen.
In '67 Bernard Snow erected a small burr mill on
the creek above the town and supplied the people with
flour and feed stuff until '71, when it was burned. The
following year a larger and more improved mill was
built and Fountain Green began to supply some flour for
the general market. In '88 the roller process was
adopted, but the next year the mill was destroyed by
fire. The present company, consisting of Charles Foote
of Nephi, Lewis Anderson of Manti, A. J. Aagard, George
Peterson and Ole Sorenson of Fountain Green rebuilt the
mill in '90 and put in all the modern appliances. It is
now a forty-baii'el model roller mill, doing an excellent
custom and commercial trade, under the able supervision
of Ole Sorenson, an experienced and capable miller.
Fountain Green flour is in demand wherever its qualities
have been tested and is found on all Utah markets.
Fountain Green was connected with the outside
commercial world on the completion of the Sanpete Val-
ley railroad into the count}' and was the first town in
HiriTOBY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 511
Sanpete to secure a railroad. This opened up trade in
evei-j" line and gave a market for the agricultural pro-
ducts for which the town is noted at home and abroad.
The town was organized under the direction of the
County court in '93 and has continued to grow and in-
crease in commercial importance. The Co-op store was
organized in early days and has done a good business,
now being under the able management of H. C. Hansen
Bogh. Another important business house is the general
store conducted by Andrew Aagard, one of the most en-
terprising and energetic men of the town. Mrs. Eliza
Anderson handles furniture of all kinds and is the oblig-
ing postmaster.
The traveling public will find two good hotels in this
town, conducted by Cornelius Collard and Bishop C. J.
Christiansen. Lumbering is one of the industries and a
planing mill is operated by Olof Olson. The business of
stockraising and woolgrowiug occupies the attention of
a majority of the people and returns an immense annual
cash income. Wheat, oats and potatoes are the staple
farm products, the quality of which cannot be excelled
in any section of Utah. Brickmaking is being developed
and the natural clay is peculiarly fitted for this purpose.
The quality of brick manufactured here is not found any-
where else throughout the State and many carloads are
therefore shipped away every year and sold in competi-
tion with the best imported eastern building material.
In this one natural facility Fountain Green excels all
other localities in central Utah and her citizens are proud
to know it.
The people of Fountain Green are loyal and patriotic
in the cause of humanity and upholding the Nation's
honor. When President McKinley issued a call for vol-
unteers to fill the ranks of the United States troops in
512 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the war against Spain for freeing Cuba, four liberty-lov-
ing sons of Fountain Green hastened to respond to the
demand by enlisting. They were: Cliris Lund, James
Eobinson, Thomas Matt.son and William Olson, all prom-
inent young men and belonging to representative fam-
ilies. The people gave them a grand fai^ewell party and
a purse of $100, contributed from the free-will donations^
of generous men and women. This is an indication of the
sterling traits possessed by the steady, honorable citizens
of this quiet, peaceful town in the canyon of the Sanpitch
mountains.
In political matters Fountain Gr^en has practically
the same history as that of other settlements in the
county. The People's pai-ty was almost unanimous until
the national parties were organized, when a division was
made and the Republican party gained the majority
votes. The present Town Council, with Lars Nielson as
president, manages the local affairs in a very satisfactory
manner, insuring peace and contentment to the citizens.
No drunkenness or disorderly conduct is noticed in the
amusement halls, church gatherings or social entertain-
ments and the most perfect moral conditions prevail
everywhere within the town limits, No extensive manu-
facturing industries are yet constructed, but the natural
facilities are good for beet sugar factory, increased brick
and tiling factories, starch factory and woolen mills,
some of which will no doubt be erected before many
years.
Fountain Green has always maintained a good
school s3'Stem and educated some of the brightest pro-
fessional men in Sanpete county. The schools are now
under the able management of N. M. Anderson as prin-
cipal.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF FOUNTAIN GREEN.
r\ AGARD, ANDREW J., merchant, farmer and wool-
r\ grower, son of James P. and Mahren A. Andersoii,
/ was born in Denmark Januaiy 15, 1844. The fam-
ily joined the Mormon church and in '60 came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Capt. Johnson's train, and located
at Moroni. In '63 they came to Fountain Green and en-
gaged in fai'ming. Father died in '74, mother died later.
Andrew grew up on the farm and began farming with
no capital at his command. In "SO he engaged in the
sheep business and now has a 200-acre ranch, 12,000
sheep and some cattle. When the Co-op store was organ-
ized he became a stockholder and served as president and
superintendent several j^ears. He still retains an inter-
est in the store. In Februaiy, '95, he bought the mercan-
tile business of P. E. Anderson and carries a general
stock of §5,000, besides agricultural implements, wagons
and buggies. Is a director in the Union Wool and Live
Stock Commission Company of Mt. Pleasant. Was for
several years president of the town of Fountain Green.
In '90 he went on a mission to Denmark. He is an en-
terprising man and a prominent citizen. Was married
in Moroni March 11, 1865, to Annie Jensen, daughter of
Jens and Mahren Anderson, bom in Denmark January
30, 1813. They have eight children: Mary, Annie C,
Ellen M., Hannah C, Andrew J., Xeils P., manager of
the store. Serine and John E,
A LLRED, ANDREW H., fanner, son of Parley P. and
H Caroline, was born in Glenwood, Sevier county,
/ Utah, March 30, 1867. The family came to Foun-
tain Green the same year he was born, where he was
brought up a farmer. He now owns a small farm near
town and is engaged in farming. Was married in Manti
December 17, 1890, to Filanda, daughter of James and
514 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Mary Boden Guyniau, bom in Fouutaiu Green February
23, 1871. They have three children: Andrew F., Mary
F. and Lee K.
r\ LLRED, PAELEY P., fanner, son of Willey P. and
r\ Sarah Zabriskie, was born in Adams county, 111.,
f July 8, 1839. His parents joined the Momion church
among the first members and wei'e intimately acquainted
with Joseph and Hyrum Smith. They passed through
all the church persecutions in Missouri and Illinois.
Father helped cut the stone for the Nauvoo Temple. The
family came to Utah in '51, crossing the plains in Capt.
Kelsey's company, and located at Sessions. They re-
moved to Provo and in the fall of '52 settled at Spring
City, but had to leave in July, 1853, on account of In-
dians. They went to Manti and in '54 located in Ephraim,
where father put up the first house. In '59 they moved
to Spring City again and August 1, 1862, came to Foun-
tain Green, where father lived many years, and finally
removed to Castle ^'alley, where he now resides, at the
ago of 80 years. Parley went back to the Missouri river
in '03 for emigrants. In 'G4 he removed to Monroe, where
he lost fift3' head of stock, and had to return because of
Indians. He now has a farm of eighty acres and a good
home in town. He took an active part all through the
Black Hawk Avar, being in several engagements with In-
dians. He was shot through his clothing and once a
bullet grazed his cheek. Was manned in Ephraim Octo-
ber 2, 1859, to Caroline, daughter of Ole and Ann Ander-
son, born in Sweden Apnl 10, 1841. They have had ten
children: Parley P., Thomas W., Willey P., Andrew H.,
Sarah A., Joseph F., Charles E., Ole A. and Caroline, liv-
ing; r.orenzo, deceased.
n XDERSEN, JAMES P., JR., farmer, son of James
r\ P. and Christiana, was born in Salt Lake City No-
' vember 28, 1855. His parents were among the early
settlers of Ephraim, where father still resides. James
was raised here and has followed farming. He has 640
acres of land five miles north of town. Is a stockholder
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 515
in the firm of C. AiulreAvs «}t Co. of Neplii. Served as a
member of the town board for two years. In October,
'96, he went on a mission to Arkansas. He is a well known
and respected citizen. Was married in Moroni October
31, 1875, to Elizabeth, daughter of George and Janet
Crowther, born in Parson, Utah, August 15, 1857. They
have nine childi-en: Janet, James W., George C, David
E., Thomas M., Robert V., Mildred E., Fay E. and Maiy J.
n NDERSON, JOHN, deceased, son of Erick and Maria
M C, was born in Sweden December 28, 18(>2. The
/ family joined the Mormon church and came to Utah "
in '77, locating at Fountain Green, where parents both
died. John grew up in this place and on August 25, 1880,
went on a two years' mission to Sweden. On his I'eturn
he was maiiied in Fountain Green November 28, 1888,
to Eliza M., daughter of Jacob and Maria Bischoff, born
in Big Cottonwood November 22, 1867. Soon after mar-
riage he took the stock of furniture of Lewis Anderson
and was agent for the Co-op Machine Comiiany and other
concerns and Avas doing a good business at the time of his
death, which occurred August 18, 1893. Mrs. Anderson
secured the postoffice December 1, 1897, and caiTies on
the furniture business in connection. She was left with
a family of small children and in limited circumstances,
but by hard work and careful business methods is malt-
ing a success and cei-tainly deseiwes the patronage of the
people. Their four children are: Katie M., Eliza, Anna
M. and Emma A.
A NDEESON, OLE O., woolgrower, son of Rasmus and
M Annie K., was born in Moroni, Utah, August 29,
/ 1866. The family removed to Fountain Green when
he w^as a small child, and at the age of 10 yeai's he be-
g^n herding sheep. When he was 15 he, with his brother
and fathe-r, engaged in the sheep business. He now has
2,000 sheep, a good fai-m of 100 acres, and a house in
town. Is a stockholder in the Central Utah Wool com-
pany at Manti and owns a half interest in the Fountain
Green Opera-liouse. Served as a member of the Town
516 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Board for two years. Was married in Fountain Green
j\ovember 1, 1888, to Sarah A., daughter of Parley P. and
Caroline Allred, born in Fountain Green November 1,
1869. They have had four children, Sarah E., Ole V. and
Arthur 0., living; Rasmus P., deceased.
n NDERSON, PETER E., woolgrower, son of Rasmus
r\ and Annie O., was bom in Moroni, tjtah, September
/ 19, 1864. The family came to Fountain Green when
he was a small boy, whei^e he grew up and engaged in
the mercantile business with A. E. Christensen. After
•two years he purchased his partner's interest and con-
tinued the business four years, when he sold to A. J.
Aagard and engaged in woolgrowing. He now has about
0,500 sheep and a nice brick residence in town. Is a
stockholder in the Oo-op. store. Ser^^ed as a member of
the Town Board two years. Went on a two years' mis-
sion to Califoraia in '95. Is an active church and Sunday-
school worker, having served as assistant superintendent
of the Sunday-school. Was maiTied in the Temple Au-
gust 15, 1888, to Sarah E., daughter of Adam O. and
Emily Smyth, born in Logan, Utah, December 14, 1866.
They have two children, Emily and Erastus K
n NDERSON, RASMUS, deceased, son of Ole and Bole,
M was born in Denmark January 13, 1832. He was
' raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church and
spent five years as a traveling elder. In April, 1863, he
started for Zion and was married on the way at Flor-
ence, Neb., June 18, 1863, to Annie K. Neilson. They
crossed the plains in an ox-train and located in Moroni
in the spring of '64. In '70 they came tO' Fountain
Green, whei'e he engaged in farming and became
quite an extensive avooI grower. He was a represent-
ative citizen and took an active part in the Black
Hawk war. He died in Fountain Green April 5, 1891.
Their children are Peter E., Ole C., a woolgrower; Robert,
an attorney in Mt. Pleasant; Annie B., wife of W. D. Liv-
ingston, an attorney in INfanti; Nephi, a school teacher in
Fountain Green; Niels M., principal of the Fountain
Green schools; Maria S. and George A.
JAMES T. S. ALLRED,
SPRING CITY.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 517
BISCHOFF, EGBERT J., school teacher, son of Jacob
and Maria, was born in Fountain Green September
2, 1869. His parents wei-e natives of Germany and father
served in the army a number of years. They joined the
Mormon church, and in '67 emigrated to Utah, residing
in Big Cottonwood and Spanish Fork till '69, when they
came to Fountain Green. Father died in the fall of '74,
mother died April 28, 1897. Eobert J. was raised here
acd educated in the district schools, supplemented by one
year in the B. Y. Academy at Provo. He has taught
Fchool in Fountain Green four years. Is a member of
the Town Board, president of the Y. M. M. I. A., and sec-
ond assistant superintendent of the Sunday-school. In
'94 he went on a mission to Virginia, returning in '97.
AVas married in Manti Temple May 12, 1897, to Rose
Ann, daughter of Christian H. and Mary Anderson Jen-
sen, born in Millard county, Utah, November 20, 1875.
They have one child, Robert K.
r\ ARENTSEN, ANDREW M., farmer, son of Christian
irJ and Susannah, was born in Denmark January 22,
1833. He was raised on a fann. In '54 and '55 he
^\'as a soldier. In '63 he came to Utah with his wife and
children, crossing the plains in Capt. Sanderson's com-
pany and located at Pleasant Grove. In '65 he removed
to- Richfield, where he took up land and assisted in or-
ganizing a canal company and building a canal. He took
part in the Black Hawk war, holding the rank of Lieuten-
ant. In '67 the Indians forced the settlers to leave and
he came to Fountain Green, where he bought a five-acrie
farm and city lot. He now owns fifty acres. Is a stock-
holder in the Co-op. store and was director and superin"
tendent one year and treasurer one year. He was coun-
sellor to the bishop for fifteen years. Was married in
Denmark March 4, 1854, to Maria, daughter of Erick and
Mahren Erickson, born in Denmark January 28, 1819.
They have seven children, Susannah, Eliza, Andrew M.,
Maria, William, Christina M. and Matilda.
rVOGH, H. C. HANSEN, superintendent of the Co-op
Ir) store, son of Peter and Karen, was born in Den-
mark September 6, 1861. The family came to Utah
518 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in '74 and located at Fountain Green, where he was
reared a farmer. In '89 he entered the Co-op. as a clerk,
in '90 was c-mployed by A. E. Ohristensen for six months,
tlien became manager of his store for three j^ears. In
January, 1895, he was made superintendent of the Go-op.,
being then a stockholder and director. During the past
eight years he has served as Justice of the Peace. He
also owns a fai-ni and is interested in agriculture. Was
married in Salt Lake Oity September 2, 1880, to Garoline
M., daughter of Jens M. and Caroline A. Jensen, born in
Pleasant Grove June 19, 1864. They have had eight chil-
dren, James P., Jesse L., Edward M., Clarence W. and
Eoberi E., living; Hans L., Joseph T. and Caroline L.,
deceased.
0 AKTEL\ KEUBEN, fanner, son of George and Fanny
\ \^'atts, was bom in Paulton, Somersetshire, Eng-
land, December 1, 1826. lie grew up a coal miner,
joined the jNiormon church and emigrated in '60, locating
at Belleville, 111. His family followed in '61 and in '62
tliey came to T^tah in an ox-tiain under Capt. Wareham,
an independent comjjany, and stopped in Bountiful one
year. In '63 he came to Fountain Green and has since
been engaged in fanning. He took part in the Black
FlaAvk war. In '84 he w(Mit on a mission of one year to
Er gland. AVas for many years a counsellor to the bishop
ai d is now president of tlie High Priests' Quorum. Is a
stockholder in the Co-op. store. Was married in Wor-
cestershire, England, to Ellen Jones, daughter of Edward
and Sarah Bailey, born in Worcestershire, September,
1830. TlK'y lun-e two sons, Geoi'ge, born in Worcester-
shire, England, June 22, 1850, was raised to fanning, now
owns a nice farm and home. In '93 he was elected sec-
retaiw and treasurer' of the Co-op. store, wiiich position
he still holds. He served as Town Clerk and was post-
master four years under Cleveland. Took part in the
Black Hawk war as express canier and standing guard.
Wp«. ^iTm>r'i«-d in jMoroni to Sarah A., daughter of George
and Ruth Jackson, born in Iowa. They have four chil-
dren, IMalinda, Elmer, Ada and Loretta. Beuben, the
other son, is a cai^ienter at ^Fona.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 519
/J)HRIBTIAXSEN, BISHOP 0. J., son of Soren and Car-
\ oline, was born in Denmark April 17, 1855. The
family came to Utah in '60 and located in Ephraim
for one year, and in '61 came to Fountain Green. The
bishop was raised to farming, and at the age of 21 bought
a farm; now owns sixty acres. AVhen the Co-op store
was organized he became a stockholder and has held the
office of president for several years. He took part in the
Black Hawk war in guarding and scouting. Assisted in
the buildino- of the Temples at St. George and Manti, and
worked one year in the latter at ordinance work. In '82
h« went on a two years' mission to Denmark. Was or-
dained a Seventv in '84 and a High Priest and appointed
Bishop of Fountain Green in '91. Was married in Salt
Lake City May 29, 1876, to Ellen J., daughter of Peter
and Catherine Oldroyd, born in Ephraim November 14,
1856. They have had eleven children. Christian T., Peter
M., Agnes M., Ellen J., Soren A., Archibald L., Eoy O.,
(Catherine J. and Leah B., living; Isaac F. and an un-
named infant, deceased.
0OLLARD, CORNELIUS, farmer, and proprietor
V^ Fountain Green hotel, son of John and Elizabeth
West, was bom in Almondsbury, Gloucestershire,
England, May 1, 1832. He learned the trade of a black-
smith, joined the Monnon church in March, 1853, and emi-
grated to the L'nited States in '56, residing two years in
Kent county, Delaware. In '58 he removed to German-
town, Pa., in '59 to Omaha and in '61 came to Utah, cross-
ing the plains in an independent ox-train under Capt.
Casper. He worked awhile at Ephraim and in '62 came
to Fountain Green, where he built a shop and worked at
blacksmithing for twenty years. Is now chiefly engaged
in farming and owns a good fanii. In '95 he opened the
hotel in his residence and conducts it satisfactorily to the
traveling public. Is a stockholder in the Co-op store, of
which he was president for several years. Was a ward
teacher several years and for twenty-one years president
of the Elders' quorum. Is now a member of the High
Priests. Was manTled in Smyrna, Del., March 27, 1857,
to Frances Peel, born in Birmingham, England. Tliey
520 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
had four children: Elizabeth, Mary, William and Har-
riet J. Wife died in Pennsylvania. Was married again
in Fountain Green October, 1868, to Sarah Collard, nee
Booth, daughter of Joseph and Ann, born in Bolton,
Lancashire, England, August 18, 1837. They have four
children: Sarah J., Clara and Eachel, living; Annie, de-
ceased.
/J) OLLARD, JAMES, farmer, son of Edward and Eliza,
\ was born in Almonsbury, Gloucestershire, England,
June 21, 1814. In '55 the family came to the
United States and located in Smyrna, Delaware, where
mother died. In '60 father and second wife, with James
and brother Albert, crossed the plains in Capt. Steven-
son's company and located at Ephraim till '62, when they
came to Fountain Gi'een. Father was first counsellor to
Bishop Johnson and captain of a company of minutemen
in the Black Hawk war. He died April 12, 1886. Mother
died October 23, 1857. James secured a fann and has
been engaged in farming. Now owns seventeen acres
and a home in town. He also learned the trade of a
wheelwright from his father and has done some work.
Took part in the Black Hawk war as a scout and stand-
ing guard. Was married in Fountain Green October 1,
1862, to Hannah, daughter of John and Sarah Hunt,
born in Denby, Derbyshire, England, August 1, 1843.
They have four children: Mercie, Sarah E., Clara A. and
James E.
/^ OO^IBS, W. H., farmer, son of George and Eliza, was
\ born in Staffordshire, England, August 29, 1838.
He learned the trade of a brick mason from his
father and worked at it in the old country. The family
joined the Mormon church in early days and in May, 1864,
started for Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. AYarren's
company, and located in Fountain Green, where both
parents died. Father died in July, 1895, from the effects
of falling from a wagon. W. H. followed his trade and
now has a twenty-acre farm. Is a stockholder in the
Co-op store. Is an active churchman and president of
the Deacons' quorum. He took an active pai-t through
HISTOiiY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 521
the Black Hawk war in guarding and other duties. Was
raaiTied in Fountain Green October 22, 1877, to Eliza J.,
daughter of Thomas and Fanny Vizzard Morgan, born in
Moroni October 19, 1800. They have had seven children:
Charles R., Mary A., William M., Prudence H. and Zelpha
C, living; Thomas H. and Fannie E., deceased.
0 ROW THERS, W^ILLIAM J., farmer and woolgrower,
V^ son of George and Janet Wiley, was born in Sevier
county, Utah, May 12, 1865. His father was a na-
tive of England, mother of Scotland. They joined the
Mormon church in Scotland and emgirated to the United
States in '50 and resided in Illinois till '57, when they
crossed the plains in a handcart company under Capt.
Israel Evans. They endured many hardships and priva-
tions, hauled one child all the way in a handcart. She
is now the wife of Hans P. Larsen of Manti, and one
walked across the plains, now the wife of Albert Collard
of Huntington, Emery county. They settled in Salt Lake
City till '58, when they removed to Payson, then to Mt.
Pleasant in '60, and to Fountain Green in '67. Father
took part in the Black Hawk war and was one of the set-
tlers driven out of Sevier county by Indians. He died
April 17, 1897. William was raised on the farm and
when he grew up began herding sheep. He now has
about 800 sheep, a farm of forty-one acres and a nice
brick house in town. Was married in Fountain Green
October 24, 1889, to Rena, daughter of Hans P. and Ellen
C. Olsen, born in Fountain Green October 8, 1867. They
have three children: Lorena M., Ellen J. and William V.
DRA.PER, EDWARD, fajmer, son of Henry and Mar-
tha A., was born in Jo Daviess county, Illinois,
March 16, 1861. His parents were natives of Illinois
and joined the Mormon church, losing all their property
by mob in Caldwell county, Missouri. Grandfather Will-
iam came to Utah in '49, father in '50 and the balance of
the family with Edward came in '61 and located near Salt
Lake City. In '64 they settled in Moroni and in '70 re-
moved about three miles west to Freedom, being the
iirst settlers. Father was first bishop of Freedom. He
522 HISTORY 01 SANPETE COUNTY.
took pai-t in the Black Hawk war. In '79 the family
came to Fountain Green, where father worked as a me-
chanic till '86, when he removed to Goshen. Edward has^
resided here since he first located and has a thirty-acre
farm. He was married in Fountain Green December 27,
1883, to Mary E., daughter of Joshua and Fanu}^ Coombs,
born in Fountain Green Janiiary 9, 1865. They have six
children: Mai-tha L., Fannie M., Sarah A., Edward M.,
Ethel E. and Leland J.
ENSILE V, S. S., blacksmith and watennaster, was Ijom
in Aarhus, Denmark, September 26, 1837. He
learned the trade of a blacksmith in the old coun-
try and served ten years as a soldier. He held the rank of
second serceant in the war with Germany and was in
seven battles on land and water. "^A'as wounded by a
sabre cut on the left arm just as he killed the man in-
flicting it. He has a war medal presented him by King
Christian IX. In '74 he joined the Monuon church and
for many years his home was heachiuai'ters for the mis-
sionaries. Also (lid some missionary work and serv^ed as
a ward teacher. He worked in a machine shop for manu-
facturing eng^ines fourteen years, being foreman eight
years. Came to Utah in '80. Has served as watermaster
of Fountain Green for fifteen yeai-s. Was man-ied in
Denmark May 22, 186(5, to Mary Rasmussen. They have
one son: Antoine C, principal of the Timpanogas school
at Provo.
/* REEK, JOHN, faiTiier, brickmaker and lime manu-
W facturer, son of "William and HaiTiet, was born in
^ Nottinghamshire, England, May 12, 1835. He was
raised on a farm, joined the Monnon church and in '54
einigrated to the United States, and located at Burling-
ton, Iowa. His mother came in '55, and in '56 they crossed
the plains in Capt. Memll's ox-train and located at Provo.
He married Maiw Partington at Provo December 25, 1857,
and in October, 1859, they came to Fountain Green and
built a log house. Father followed in the spring of '60
and resided here till his death, June 29, 1887, at tiie age
of 84 years. AVhen the land was divided John received
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 523
t^veuty acres and a city lot. He took part in tlie Black
IlaAvk war, servino- as Captain of minutenien, and went
out to meet Johnston's army. Was many years leader ot*
the choir, and with his wife sang the first hymn in the
toAyn. He has been engao-ed in making brick since '73,
haying a good yard and lime kiln, and ships brick all over
the county. His first wife was killed by falling from a
wagon, July 11, 186(). Married again in Salt Lake City
Xoyember 11, 186G, to Hephzibah, daughter of William
tird Hephzibah ^Matthews, born in Xottinghamshire, En-
gland, February 10, 1814. 8he has one child, Charles;.
First wife's children are Elizabeth H., William J. and
Alice, liying; John and Alien, deceased; and by fonner
marriage, Mary H. and Sarah A. Third wife was Eliza-
beth A. Wilson. She had eight children, George W.,
IJichard E., Thomas F., Wallace, Wilford, Francis M. and
Orson, liying; James A., deceased.
/^ UYMAX, JAMES, retired farmer, son of Thomas and
yj Sarah, A\as born in Jackson county, Tennessee, De-
^ cember 27, 181 G. The family remoyed to Edgar
C(vunty, Illinois, when he was 10 years of age. They
joined the Mormon church about '33, James became a
member in '35. He was arrested twice for being a Mor-
n]on and had seyeral narrow escapes. Was driven with
others from place to place and had to sacrifice his farm
to get away from Illinois. In '49 he came with his fam-
ily' to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Silas Eichards'
ox-train. He located at American Fork two years, then
removed to Springville, whence he was called as an In-
dian missionary to Parowan. In '64 he came to Fountain
<ii"een, secured a fann and worked it nntil '97, when he
retired, and now has a. little store at the residence. He
ttiok an active part in the Black Hawk war, being com-
mander of the post at Fountain Green and Major. He
has always been a hard working, honest citizen, and per-
formed his duty when called by church or the people.
Has had six wives and thirty-three children, four women
and tAventy-two children living. His last Avife was Chris-
tena Christiansen, daughtei' of James and Maiw Ander-
son, born in Denmark December 18, 1852. Her mother
524 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY,
died on the ocean in '60 and the family came to Utah, lo-
cating in I'^onntain Green in '61. Father died here in '66,
having" been engaged in the Blaclv Hawk war.
11 OLMAN, JAMES A., farmer, son of James S. and
Jl Naomi 11. Le Baron, was born in Crawford county,
' Pennsylvania, September 1, 1835. His father came
to Utah in '47 and the family followed in '48. They lived
in different parts of the Territory till '59, when they came
to Fountain Green. Father took part in the Walker war
Ixfore moving here. In the fall of '60 James came to
Fountain Green and took up a small farm and engaged in
farming. He took part in the Black Hawk war. Hasi
been extensively engaged in the cattle business. In '85
lie took up 1()0 acres of land one mile south of town. Was
married in Payson November 30, 1855, to Sarah A.^
daughter of Isaac and Elizabeth Boss Mathis, born in
Carroll county, Tennessee, December 7, 1836. They have
ten childi-en, James, Sarah J., John, David, Nancy, War-
ren, Parley, Naomi, Bobert and Bay, with three deceased,
Zilpah, William F. and Elmer.
rjOLMAN, SANFOBD, farmer, son of James S. and
11 Xaomi B. I-re Baron, was born in Nauvoo, 111., June
f 18, 1844. His parents were among the early mem-
bers of the Mormon church and were through all the per-
secutions in Missouri and Illinois. Father was one of the
Utah pioneers of '47, tiie family coming in '48. They
lived a short time in Salt Lake City, thence removed to
Sessions, then to Sa.ntaquin, and in '59 came to Fountain
Green. In '64 his parents removed to Holden, Millard
count\', where they both died. Sanford engaged in freight-
ing produce to the mining camps when 20 years of age
and followed that for sixteen years. He then home^
steaded 160 acies and now owns 120 acres and manages a
farm. In '62 lie went to the Missouri river after emi-
grants. Took ]>art in the Black Hawk war as a minute-
man and was in several engagements with Indians at
I^'ish Lake and elsewhere and helped capture the chief,
Sanpitch, and eight others at Nephi. Was married in
Fountain Green October 6, 1863, to Elizabeth H., daughter
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of Willey P. and Sarah Zabriskie Allrecl, born in Lee
county, Iowa, September 27, 1843. Tliey have nine chil-
dren, Sarah E., James S., Naomi K., Mary E., Emma J.,
David L., Jesse A., Myron M. and Grace E."
JACKSON, GEOEGE T., deceased, son of George and
Hannah Clayton, was bom in Yorkshire, England,
October 14, 1840. The family joined the Mor-mon
church and emigrated to the United States when George
was a small boy, and resided for some time in Iowa. In
"62 the family came to Utah by ox-team and located in
^loroni. George took par-t in the Black Hawk war and
Vs as in the engagement in Salina canyon. In '70 he came
to Fountain (irc-en and engaged in farming till his death,
which occurred May 19, 1876. He was married in Moroni
July 8, 1866, to MaW E. Dobbs, daughter of Thomas and
Jane M. Wiseman, born in Xorwalk, Conn., November 3,
1843. They had five children, George D., now on a mis-
sion to Indian Tenntory; John W., Henry, Maiy E, and"
Thomas C.
JACOBSEN, JENS, fanner and blacksmith, was born
in Sweden August 15, 1838. He learned the ti'ade
of a blacksmith and joined the Mormon church in
'61, came to Utah in '66, crossing the plains in Capt. Ab-
ner Lowry's rompany, and located in Fountain Green.
He ^\orked at his trade, paying |3.50 per week for tlie
us.e of tools, but soon made his own, including an anvil,
vise, dies and other machinery. Before coming to this
country' he spent twenty-six months on a mission to Den-
mark. In '81 he returned on another twenty-six months^
mission and had charge of the island of Falster. He took
part in the Black Hawk war as a minuteman. Now has
a shop and 175 acres of land. Was married in Salt Lake
City October 24, 1866, to Bertha M. Larsen, born in Den-
mark December 12, 1847. Her father now resides in
Fountain Green, aged 83 years. They have had nine chil-
dren: Jens, Maria, Peter, Stene, Lewis, Hyruni, ^fary
and Wilford, living; Katie, deceased. Peter Avas born in
Fountain Green January 30, 1872. He was raised a
farmer, and in '92 engaged in the sheep business. Now
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526 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
has 2,000 head. Was married in Manti Temple October
13, 1897, to Johanna, daughter of John and Ohorste Lar-
sen, born in Moroni October 30, 1871.
JENSEN, J. M., fanner, son of Nels K. and Karen, was
born in Denmark March 5, 1838. He learned the
trade of a shoemaker. On December 16, 1860, he
joined the Mormon church, and in '61 came to Utah, cross-
ing the plains in an ox-train under Capt, Murdock, and
located in Pleasant Grove, where he resided three years.
He removed to Eichfleld, took part in the Black Hawk
war, and in '67 was driven out with others and located
in Fountain Green. Began farming on shares but now
owns sixty-five acres. Served as a member of the Town
Board one year and was a ward teacher twenty-five years.
He spent one year on a mission helping locate Ephraim,
Cclo., and has endured many hardships in moving about,
fighting Indians and grasshoppers. Was married in
Pleasant Grove March 12, 1863, to Caroline, daughter of
Thomas and Johanna M. Anderson, born in Denmark.
They have had ten children, Caroline, Nels M., Tomina,
Emma, Sarah, Lovina, Katie and Elvira, living; Chris-
tina and Lewis, deceased. Nels M. was born June 9, 1868,
and in '92 engaged in sheep business on shares. He now
owns a band and has a nice farm. Was married in
Fcuntain Green February 5, 1892, to Annie, daughter of
Andrew J. and Annie Aagard, born in Fountain Green
January 25, 1869. Thev have two children, Annie R. and
Edna 6.
JENSEN, KJELD 1*., wool grower, son of Soren and
Mary A., was born in Denmark September 20, 1850.
He Avas raised there, married and joined the Mor-
mon church in '77, emigrating to Utah in '85, and located
at Fountain Green. He herded for awhile, then took
sheep on shares and now has 1,000 head. In '96 he re-
turned to Denmark on a mission, and after about one
year's absence came home on account of his wife's sick-
ness. She died two days after his arrival, October 25,
1897. He was manied in Denmark March 21, 1875, to
Ingeborg, daughter of Otto and Christensa Ottosen, born
in Denmark November 14, 1852. They have eight living
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 527
children: Maiy A., Sina, Mary 0., Clara, Annie, Joseph
P., Emma T. and Alma C. The two deceased were Soren
O. and George P.
JOHXSON, C, L., farmer and woolgrower, son of Dr.
W. H. and Eliza, was born in Fountain Green De-
cember 22, 1865. He was raised a farmer and now
owns a small farm. In '94 he engaged in the sheep busi-
ness; now has 800 head and many on shares. He is one
of the enterprising and progressive young men of north-
ern Sanpete and stands well in the estimation of the peo-
ple. He was married in Fountain Green January 9, 1890,
to Emma S., daughter of Laurence W. and Julia A.
Angell, born in Coffey county, Tennessee, June 18, 1872.
They have three children: Lafayette L., Agnes and
Emma.
JOHNSON, ROBERT L., retired fanner, son of Ed-
ward and Sarah, was born in Upper Canada, Lon-
don district, August 17, 1819. He was raised there
on a farm and in '30 the famih' joined the Mormon
church. In '38 they removed to Missouri and passed
through the persecutions there and in Nauvoo. Father
worked on the Nauvoo Temple and donated considerable
towards its erection. Robert was married in Nauvoo and
when the Mormons were driven out in '16 removed to
Council Bluffs. In '50 they came to Utah in Capt. Aaron
Johnson's company, Robert having two yoke of oxen and
two yoke of cows on his wagon. The family located at
Springville till '60, when he came to Fountain Green and
took up forty acres of land. He soon became a stock-
raiser and lost many head during the Black Hawk war,
in which he took an active part, and supplied guns, am-
munition, horses and provisions, being then the bishop.
Was engaged in the mercantile business several years
and for a long time kept the only hotel in Fountain
Green. In '61 he was appointed bishop and held the po-
sition for twenty-three years. Is now one of the High
Priests. He owns seventy acres of land and eleven city
lots and is one of the representative citizens. Was mar-
52b HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ried in Nauvoo, Illinos, April 30, 1846, to Polly A., daugh-
ter of Thomas and Sarah Gordon Guyman, born in Edgar
county. 111., July 11, 1829. They have had nine children:
Robert H., Charles H., Edwin T., Julia A. and Sarah F.,
living; Lewis O., Edward C, James F. and Emma J., de-
ceased.
JOHNSON, DK. WILLIAM H., son of William H. and
Louisa, was born in Monmouth county, Ney Jersey,
July 10, 1840. He was raised on a farm. The fam-
ily joined the Mormon church and in '50 came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Benjamin
Clapp, and located in Springville. In '61 he came to
Fountain Green, being employed by Bishop Johnson. He
began studying medicine in '84 and has built up quite a
practice, being veiT successful in diphtheria, crouj) and
throat troubles. Also owns a thirty-acre farm. He took
part in the Jihick Hawk war as a minuteman. Was mar-
ried in Spnngville to Eliza, daughter of Chester and
Catherine Snyder, born in Canada. They have had eight
children: William H., Chester L., Sarah L., George F.,
Eliza J. and Robert M., living; Charles W. and Mai-^^ E.,
deceased.
/^ESLIE, ANDREW, son of Andrew (Lesslie) and Ann
1 Thompson, Avas born in Montrose, Scotland, July
13, 1838, His father was a grain dealer, purchasing-
cargoes of wheat from the Baltic, and his grandfather,
Andrew (Lesslie), was a mariner in the British navy.
Father died Avhen Andrew was IS months old, and
mother, with four children, removed to Arbroath, where
in September, 1841), he joined the Monnon church and
started for Utah. He crossed the plains in the spring of
'50 in the company of Daniel Mcintosh and H. W. Mil-
ler, reaching Salt Lake City in September, when he lo-
cated in Springville. Here he took part in the Walker
and Tintic Indian wars, and in March, 1860, removed to
Moroni. Was married in Moroni February 6, 1861, to
Maria, daughter of Jeppa Christensen. They liave Jiad
nine children: David A., Julia E., Olive II., Ann M.,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 529
Mary A. and Joseph AY., living; Andrew F. died when
23 years old and the others when infants. He Avas a cn\-
aliy scout during the Black Hawk war, and had a nar-
row escape in the Salina Canyon engagement. One bul-
let cut a furrow across his right arm, anotlier scorched
his neck, a third hit his left stirrup and a fourth one
struck his horse in the Hank. In '69 he came to Fountain
Green and has since resided here. His Avife died lieie
November 16, 1880. He is a farmer and stockraiscr and
has an interest in the Co-op store. Is a well kno>vn and
much respected citizen.
eEWELLYN, HON REES E., farmer, son of Rees and
Margaret, was born in South Wales September '^',1,
1828. He was raised to work in the coal miuec:-.
Joined the Monnon church in '56 and brought his family
to Utah. They fitted up handcarts at Iowa City and
came through in Oapt. Bunker's company, Rees and his
wife walking all the way and pulling a handcart, and
located at Santaquin. In the fall of '59 he came to Foun-
tain Green, erected a log house and in the spring of '60
removed his family here. Now has a farm of twenty-five
acres. He took part in the Black Hawk war. Served as
tithing clerk for a number of years and was postmaster
about thirty years. >Vas a member of the Territorial
Legislature one term. Is a Republican in politics. Is a
stockholder in the Co-op store and counsellor to the
bishop. In '75 he went on a two years' mission to Wales.
W^as married in Wales January, 1854, to Ann, daughter
of AVilliam and Ann Lewellyn, born in Wales October
1836. They have nine living children: Julia A., Margaret
E., Rees W., (}omer I)., Melissa B., Joha T., Mary, Benja-
min F., Harry W.; two dead: Esther R. and an infant.
CT'ND, MARTIN, deceased, a native of Denmark, was
born April 12, 1822. He joined the Mormon church
in '51 and was married that year to Anna M. Sim-
monson. They had two children: Lewis and Christian,
and in November, 1855, started for Utah. Christian died
in New York and the familv came on to Utah, crossing
530 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the plains in Oaniite Peterson's train. They resided in
Salt Lalxe City till '58, when they removed to Ephraim,
and in May, 1863, came to Fountain Green. Martin was
first counsellor to Bishop Johnson sixteen years. He
Avent on a mission eighteen months to Denmark and was
president of a branch, and was captain of a company re-
turning home. Took an active part in the Black Hawk
w^ar and went out to meet Johnston's army. Lewis was
killed in the Black Hawk war by Indians near Fountain
Green June 1, 1867. Mar-tin died November 20, 1889. His
Second wife was Inger M. Wolf, who had three children:
Christian, who was six years and two months oh the Salt
Lake City police force, now a resident of Fountain^ Green;
Martin and Neils. Third wife was Maria Jacobsen, who
had two children: Lewis and James. Lewis was born
in Fountain Green July 3, 1868. He now lives with his
mother in town and is engaged in farming and stock-
raising.
M lELSON, LARS, farmer and president of the Town
1)1 Board, son of Jens and Mette, was born in Jutland,
I Denmark, May 3, 1849. The family joined the Mor-
mon church in '57, and in '59 came to Utah, crossing the
plains in ox-train under Capt. R. F. Neslen, and located
at Spanish Fork. In '63 the family removed to Fountain
Green, Lars went in '59 with Niels Aagard to Ephraim,
in '60 to Moroni, and in '63 came to Fountain Green.
Father died here in '72. Mother is still living. Lars
grew up here and followed farming. He took part in the
Black Hawk war. In '74 he became secretary of the Co-
op store and held the position till '80, when he went on
a two years' mission to Denmark, presiding over the Veile
branch of the Aarhus conference. On his return he re-
sumed the work of secretary of the Co-op. till '88, then
was superintendent and clerk seven years. Has held
many offices and is at present president of the Town
Board. He owns a farm of sixty acres and is president
of the Fountain Green Irrigation company. Is an earn-
est worker in the church. Was married in Salt Lake City
November 27, 1871, to Maria, daughter of Soren and Car-
oline Christiansen, born in Denmark September 29, 1856.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 531
Thej have twelve children, James L., Zina M., Laura M.,
Soren C, Caroline C, Annie E., Kiels 0., Lars E., Ralph
A., Tena E., Paul E. and Virginia F.
OLDEOYD, PETER, son of Peter and Ellen Liddle,
was born in the Parish of Denny, Sterlingshire,
Scotland, January 16, 1823. He learned the trade
of a wool spinner and weaver, joined the Mormon church
in '42 and was an elder and teacher several years. In
the spring of '51 he came to Utah without capital, crossed
the plains in a merchandise train belonging to Homer and
Monroe, driving team for his board. He remained in Salt
Lake City a short time, and in '53 was called to help
strengthen Manti. In the spring of '54 he went to Eph-
raim, and in '64 was called to Glenwood, where he re-
mained till '67, when the Indians took all his stock and"
he returned to Ephraim. He was one of the minutemen
in the Black Hawk war, holding the rank of Major, and
was in many skirmishes. A short time after returning
ic Ephraim he came to Fountain Green, in '67, and took
fifteen acres of land and a city lot. He now owns eighty
acres, but has retired from active work. He helped start
the Co-op store and was a director. Is one of the High
Priests. Was married in Glasgow to Catherine Mickel-
john. She has four living children, Archie T., Peter M.,
Ellen J. and Isaac R. She died April 1, 1897. She was
a highly respected woman, well and favorably known
throughout Sanpete as a nurse. Second wife was Mary,
daughter of John and Susannah Jolley. She has had
three children, John J. and Thomas living; William, de-
ceased.
OLDROYD, PETER M., farmer, son of Peter and Cath-
erine, was born in Ephraim, Utah, December 25,
1854. In '67 the family came to Fountain Green,
where Peter was raised to farm work. He has a farm
of forty acres and is interested in various local enter-
prises and land companies and a stockholder in the Co-op
store. Served as a member of the Town Board for two
years. Went on a mission to Indian TeiTitory but had to
return after nine months' service on account of ill health.
532 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Was married in Salt Lake City May 26, 1881, to Julia
K., daughter of Eobert L. and Polly A. Johnson, born in
Fountain Green December 6, 1862. They have six chil-
dren, Robert M., Peter O., Emma C, Clarence A., Mabel
•J. and Lee J.
OLDROYD, THOMAS J., farmer, son of Peter and
Mary J., was born in Fountain Green January 16,
1869. He was raised here to farm work and now
has a farm of forty acres. Was married in Manti Oc-
tober 26, 1893, to Mary, daughter of James J. and Annie
Anderson, born in Denmark June 19, 1872. They have
had two childi'en, Irvine P. living and Anna L. deceased.
OLSEN, HANS P. farmer, son of Ole Neilsen and Chris-
tiane Petersen, was born in Denmark May 30, 1833.
His father was a large farmer and Hans was raised
t-o farm work. He joined the Mormon church June 20,
1853, and was a traveling elder four years and three
months. In '58 he started for Zion, crossed the plains in
Capt. Eldredge's company, and in November located in
Manti. In the spring of '59 he removed to Moroni among
the first settlers. He came to Fountain Green in '67, where
he has since been engaged as a farmer. Served as a
member of the first Town Board. When the Co-op store
^\'as organized he became a stockholder and treasurer,
aLd is now a director. He has returned to Denmark
twice as a missionary. Is quite an extensive farmer and
owns 100 acres of land. Was married in Moroni January
J 5, 1860, to Ellen K., daughter of Jens and Maren
Aagard, born in Denmark, September 28, 1837. They have
had eight children, Mary, Serena, Hans P., James O., Ella
C. and Bertha living; Christiana and Eleonora C, de-
Ci ased.
OLSON, OLOF, proprietor Fountain Green planing
mill; son of Olof and Ingaborg, was born in Swe-
den March 2, 1849. In '67 the family emigrated to
the United States and located at Janesville, Wis., where
father died three weeks after arrival. They removed to
Chicago, rsiding there one year, thence to Minnesota and
to Minneapolis, where they lived five years. In '76 Olof
HENRY JENSEN,
MAYFIELD.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 533
and family came to Utah and settled at Xeplii till '81,
when be came to Fountain Green and built the present
planing mill. He manufactures all kinds of building ma-
terial. Owns 160 acres of land. Was married in Min-
neapolis March 31, 1872, to Carrey, daughter of Olof and
Ingaborg Olson, bom in Sweden March 24, 1853. They
have six children, Annie 8., Albert, George W., Olof E ,
Wilford K. and Eobert X.
OTTESOX, CHEISTIAX, farmer, one of the first set-
tlers of Fountain Green, son of Otto and Johanna,
was born in Denmark September 24, 1822. He
vv as engaged as a fanner till 16, when he went to sea and
became captain of a slii]). Spent several years as a trader.
In -53 he joined the Monnon church, and in '54 came to
Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Hansen's ox-train. In
the fall of '59 he came with his family and located where
Fountain Green now is and built a little adobe house.
He took ten acres where he now lives and owns thirty
acres. Took part in the Indian wars and was counsellor
to Bishop Johnson. He has been married three times.
The children are Jens 0., Joseph, Christian, Anton, John,
Annie, Caroline, Maria and Otto.
i^OJ^Ji;iJTSC>X, EDWIX, farmer and woolgrower, son
|T of Xichols and Jane Hunter, w^as bom in Green
V county, Illinois, Februaiw 5, 1842. His father died
when he was a. small boy and left seven boys to make a
living on the fanu. They passed through the church per-
s<-cutions in Missouri and Illinois, and one son was in the
Civil war and died at St. Louis. In '62 mother and six
sens came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Brnnson's
ir dependent company and located at Lehi. Edwin went
back to the Missouri river in April, 1863, after emigrants,
rnd that fall the family removed to Fountain Green. The
boys took part in the Black Hawk war, were all minute-
men. One brother, Jasper, and others, were herding stock
mu'th of town when the Indians attacked them, killing
Lewis Lund and woundino- Jasper in the hip. He is now
lifehop of Orangeville. The boys marr-ied here. Edwin
vv-as married in Januaiw, 1866, to Johannah R., daughter
534 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
of Abralmm and Cluistina (Tiundland, born in Sweden
July 24, 1844. He then received five acres of land and
^ city lot. Now lias fifty acres and a band of sheep. Is
a stockholder in the Union Live Stock and Commission
company at Mt. Pleasant. Is a counsellor to the presi-
dent of the Deacon's Quorum. His children are Eliza. J.,
Jasper H., George H., Maria C, James F., John H., David
A., Thomas J., Elizabeth and Minerva, living; Emma and
Edwin, deceased.
[ROBERTSON, NEPHI,. woolgrower, son of Nicholas
IT and Jane Hunter, was born in Green county, Illi-
V nois, January 26, 1840. He was raised on a farm
and in '62 crossed the plains in an independent train un-
der Capt. Lewis Brunson and located at Lehi till '63, when
he came to Fountain Green with his mother and twa
boys. His parents joined the Mormon church about '33
among the earliest niembeis, ;nid }>assed through all the
persecutions in Missouri and Illinois, Father assisted in
building the Nauvoo Temple and was an active church-
man. He was talvcn prisoner at Far West and cold and
exposure hastened his death, which occurred in Illinois.
Mother died in Emery county in '94. Nephi engaged in
farming, and in '84 went into the sheep business, now
owning 2,000 head. He took part in the Black Hawk
war as a minuteman, holding the rank of Lieutenant.
Was a member of the Town Board four years and is now
president of the school board, being an active man in
educational matters. Is an active churchman, having
served as first counsellor to the bishop several years, and
perfonued a mission in '83 to the Southern States. Was
married in Salt Lake City March 22, 1869, to Eliza A.,
daughter of Alfred and Martha Pennington. They have
ten children, Emma J., Hyrum A., Mary C, Charles E.,
Martha L., Ellen J., Effie M., Sarah aud Clara living;
Eliza A., deceased.
SORENSEN, OLE, manager of the Phoenix flouring
mills, son of Soren and Fredrika Olsen, was born in
Denmark April 7, 1836. He was raised there and
learned the trade of a miller, beginning at the age of
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 535
16 years. He joined the Mormon church in '60 and spent
nearly two years as a traveling elder, having charge of
the Aarhus branch some time. In '62 he came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Bishop Madsen's ox-train, and in.
'63 settled in Fountain Green. A. Bertelsen built a small
burr mill in '67 and Ole ran it for several years. He
then engaged in manufacturing furniture till '72. When
the old burr mill, which burned in '71, had been recon-
structed he took charge of it. In '88 it was changed to
roller process. In '89 it burned again, and in '90 was
rebuilt with improved machinery. It has a capacity of
forty barrels per day and is owned by Charles Foote,
Lewis Anderson, A. J. Aagard, George Peterson and Ole,
who is manager. In '83 he returned to Denmark on a
two years' mission. He took part in the Black Hawk war
as a second sergeant. Was married in Parowan May 31,
1863, to Catherine C. Hansen, a native of Denmark. They
have had seven children, Ole, James E., Caroline O., Anna
C. and Julia M. living. Wife died January 24, 1891. He
was married again June 24, 1891, to Nicolina Anderson
nee Larsen. They have two children. Vera C. and Lrcah N.
5H0MASEX, THOMAS C, farmer, stockman and wool-
grower, son of Soren C. and Martha M., was bom
in Denmark May 2, 1850. The family joined the
Mormon church in '62 and came to Utah, crossing the
plains in Capt. Madsen's ox-train. Sister Mene died on
the plains. The family located at Moroni, remaining six
months, when they removed to Mt. Pleasant, resided there
two years and were called to help settle Eichfield. They
made a home there, but were driven out by Indians and
returned to Fountain Green and later to Levan. Thomas
was brought up to farming and in the spring of '75 came
to Fountain Green and bought a farm. In '90 he engaged
in the sheep business. Was married in Levan to Mary
M., daughter of Jorgen and Mary Jorgensen, born in
Denmark. They have four children, Thomas C, Mary,
Christina and George W.
MAYFIELD,
Majfleld is a nice country village, located twelve
miles south of Manti, on what is known as Twelve-Mile
creek. The settlement was begun in '73 by some fam-
ilies from Gunnison and was called Arropine in honor of
the famous Indian chief who deeded Sanpete county to
the Mormon church. He made this delightful spot his
home for many years and prefeiTed the location to au}"^
in the entire Sanpitch valley, which he claimed as his
domains. The name was afterward changed to Mayfield
because of its natural beauties in that delightful month
of spring.
The first parties to take up land and begin the settle-
ment were: Simon Hansen, Mads P. Sorenson, Hans
Tuft, Carl Olsen, Christian Hansen, Ole C. Olsen and
Bishop C. A. Madseni of Gunnison. Mads P. Sorenson
built the first house on the north side of the creek. In
'72 some attempts ^ye^e made at far-ming, but not till '73
were there any marks of permanenc}'. During this year
the actual residents were only three families: Mads P.
Sorenson, Simon Hansen and Hans Tuft. The first death
occurred some time after the town was located and was
an old bachelor known only as Hans.
In '75 the settlement was increased by the addition
of twenty families from Ephraim and a town started.
The first store was opened this year in a tent and was
owned by John Williams, who later sold to the people,
and the business was incorporated as the Mayfield Co-op.
The affairs were operated for some years under the wise
management of Ole C. Olsen, president of the company,
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 537
and later by Joseph Christiansen. In '94 the companv
sold out and the store is now owned by Henry Jensen,
who operates a north and south branch, and does a good
business.
There are three stores, the third OT\Tied by 0. C. Lar-
sen; two blacksmith shops, owned by Arthur H. Camp-
bell and Jorgeu Knudsen; a fine forty-barrel roller mill,,
owned by the ^yillardson family; three well-conducted
district schools, under able instructors; a Relief Society^
hall, used for amusements and religious services, and a
ward of the Latter-day Saints under the wise counsel of
Bishop Parley Christiansen. The present population
consists of farmers and stockraisers and numbers proba-
bh' 800 people, noted for their honesty, industry and en-
terprise in conquering the desert and building magnifi-
cent homes in this mountaili vale.
Mayfield is well supplied with water from Twelve-
Mile creek and from a large reservoir located in the can-
yon, seven miles from the settlement. The Mayfield Irri-
gation Company, with a capital stock of |50,000, was in-
corporated March 19, 1892. The present officials are:
Parley Christiansen, president; Charles Whitlock, vice-
president; C. R. Nielsen, secretary; Frederick J. Chris-
tiansen, treasurer, who with J. P. Carlson, Austin M.
Vorhees and George T. Balle, constitute the board of
directors. The company had some difficulty with Gunni-
son people in securing a proper division of water, but the
matter was peaceably adjusted by arbitration.
In '88 a new canal was built through the almost im-
pregnable rocky crags to the Mayfield south field and a
new and larger area put under cultivation. This work
was done under the co-operative system characteristic of
Utah farmers, labor being the basis of stock held in the
canal. Work was reckoned at |1 per day and shares-
538 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
issued in payment, the canal being eight miles in length,
with a depth of one foot and three feet wide on the bot-
tom, costing |4,000 or more. In this work as much as
eighty yards of rock had to be moved to constinict a rod
of ditch.
The natural facilities are favorable for fruit-grow-
ing, gardening and mixed farming. Experiments in su-
gar-beet growing show that this new industry could be
made pi^ofitable in the fertile fields of this mountain-pio-
tected district. Manj^ farmers are also engaged in stock-
raising and woolgrowing and the financial income of
Mayfield equals that of many other larger towns in the
county. The wheat yield is enormous, hay produces
abundantly and all cultivated crops return large profits
on the labor invested. Mayfield has a good future and an
increasing and happy population, surrounded by peac
and prosperity.
The present officials of the precinct are: Arthur H
Campbell, Justice of the Peace; George T. Balle, Con-
stable. The school board consists of Mads P. Sorensm,
president; Parley Chiistiansen, treasurer, and Annie E.
Lund, secretary. Ole C. Olsen was the first bishop and
the present one is Parley Christiansen, with C. R. Nielsen
first counsellor and Frederick J. Christiansen second
counsellor. Mrs. Ole C. Olsen is president of the Eelief
Society. Mayfield furnished a member of the Constitu-
tional convention in the person of Hon. Parley Christian-
sen, Avho served with distinction to himself and honor to
the people he represented.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF MAYFIELD.
fQ AMPBELL, ARTHUR H., blacksmith, son of William
\^ and Ellen, was born in Scotland June 8, 1861. He
came to Utah with his mother in '81, stopped in Salt
Lake City two years, then came to Mayfield, where he has
since resided. He learned the trade of a blacksmith and
wheelwright in Scotland, joined the Mormon church
there and came to Utah on account of his religion. He
now owns a farm of thirty acres and is the present Jus-
tice of the Peace. He withdrew from the Mormon church
about '93. Was maiTied in Scotland in '60 to Jeannette
Colthart, born in January, 1859. They have seven cJiil-
dren: William, Emily, Thomas, Elizabeth, Isabella,
John and Margaret.
0HRISTIANSEN, BISHOP PARLEY, farmer and
V^ stockraiser, son of Neils and Dorothy, was born in
Salt Lake City December 7, 1857. His parents re-
moved to Spanish Fork when he was about four months
old, and after two years he and his mother moved to
Ephraim. In '90 he came to Mayfield, where he has since
remained. While he was too young to take an active part
in the Black Hawk war, he had quite an experience dur-
ing that exciting time. While he and his brother were
after wood in October, 18H5, the Indians made a raid and
killed five men, one woman and a girl. The brothers suc-
ceeded in eluding the savages and reached Ephraim in
safety, though only a little distance from the massacre.
He served as Constable of Ephraim in '84-5-6, and was
elected a member of the Constitutional convention in '94.
Is at present assistant postmaster, notary public and
member of the district school board. He is one of the
directors in the Mayfield and Gunnison Cattlemen's Asso-
ciation, and is considerably interested in the cattle busi-
ness. In '87 he was called on a mission to the Northwest-
540 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ern States and returned in '88. In '76 be went to Arizona
to help build up a town then called Brigiiam City, but
since abandoned. He helped build a fort there, and on
his return assisted in taking' a sawmill to !r>t. George to
cut lumber for the Temple, lie is a member of the El-
ders, Seventies and High Priests' quorums and has been
a teacher in the Sunday-school theological class. In May,
1890, he was ordained bishop of Maytield by Apostle
Heber J. Grant and holds that position with credit to
himself and honor to the ward. He is an enterprising,
industrious and much-r-espected citizen. He was mar-
ried in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, April 21,
1881, to Dorothea C, daughter of Niels and Dorothea
Jensen Scow, born July 13, 18G1. They have six children
living: Dorothea G., Metta E., Parley A., Edna M., Nels
W. and Ella L., and one deceased.
,/QHRlSTlAXSEX, JOSEPH, deceased, son of Neils C.
V and Catherine, was born in Salt Lake City August
17, 185-1. The family removed to Ephraim when he
was a small boy and he gi'ew up in that city. He re-
ceived a limited education, but later improved his time
in home study. In IMarch, 187G, he came to Mayfield,
bought some land and engaged in farming. In Septem-
ber, 1880, he was api)ointed supenntendent of the Co-op
store and held that i)osition till '91, when he went on a
mission to Denmark, where he was immediately ap-
pointed president over the Aarhus conference fifteen
months and was president of the Scandinavian mission
of Denmark, Norw^ay and Sweden, serving eleven months
in that capacity. L^pon his return from a successful mis-
sion he purchased the Co-op store, which he operated till
his death, which occurred March 0, 1895. He v^^as an ex-
tensive and well-known woolgix)wer, a stockholder and
director in the O. Andrews companj' of Nephi. Was a
leader in irrigation enteiprises and a prominent man in
all local matters. He served as Sunday-school superin-
tendent for fourteen years and bishop's counsellor for
some time. He was married in Ephraim Janiuiry 31,
1875, to Hannah M., daughter of Niels P. and Johanna
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 541
Peterson, born in Denmark July 16, 1855. They had six
children: Angle N., Joseph N., Rebecca E., Catherine
M., Josei^li A. and Ilyrum.
JENSEN, HENRY, merchant; son of Soren and Chris-
tine M., was born in Denmark January 11, 1847. He
came to Utah in '54 and located in Ephraim, where
he was a home guard in the Black Hawk war. In '75 he
came to Mayfield, where he has since resided. He served
as Justice of the Peace for ten years, bishop's counsellor
ten years and superintendent of the Sunday-school for
six years. In '85 he was appointed postmaster and has
continued in that position, giving perfect satisfaction to
the people and postal authorities. He began general
merchandising in his home in November, 1896, and in
Ma}^, 1897, moved his goods to the building formerly
owned by the Mayfield Co-op. He now conducts two gen-
eral stores, carrying a stock of about |6,000, consisting
of dry goods, groceries, clothing, patent medicines, drugs
and notions. He is an energetic man, upright dealer and
most prominent citizen. Was maiTied November 2, 1867,
in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, to Annie C,
daughter of Christian and Annie J. Jensen. They have
had seventeen children, only two of whom are living.
They are Joiseph A. and Parley.
OLSEN, OLE C, first bishop of Mayfield, farmer by
occupation, son of Ole C. and Engel M., w^as born
on the Isle of Bon Holm, Denmark, February 7,
1823. He learned the trade of a tailor and followed the
Avork. In '52 he joined the Mormon church and did five
years' missionary work, being president of a branch at
Copenhagen for four years. He came to Utah with his
wife and one child in '57, crossing the plains in Capt.
Christiansen's handcai-t company, and located in Salt
Lake City. He was one among the volunteers sent out to
hold Echo canyon against the army. In '58 he I'emoved
to Ephraim, where he remained a short time, then Avent
to Mt. Pleasant ais one of the first settlers. He was also
one of the first in Fairview and went to Gunnison among
542 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
the early settlers. In the spring of '75 he came to May-
field among the eariy settlers and was appointed bishop,
being ordained in '76. He held the position of bishop un-
til '90. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war,
serving as Captain, and lost many head of stock. Helped
to organize the Co-op store and was president for many
years. He filled a mission of two and a half years in
Sweden and presided over the Stockholm conference. He
has always been an active man in local ajffairs, helping
to build the forts at Ephraim, Mt. Pleasant, Fairview and
Gunnison, and was the first settler to put a plough in the
ground in the South Mayfield settlement. Is now presi-
dent of the High Priests' quorum of Mayfield and a prom-
inent and much-respected citizen. Was maiTied first in
Copenhagen in '50 to Margaret Jorgensen. She died in
Mayfield in '82, leaving five children: Olivia, George T.
and John T., now living. Second wife, married October
28, 18G2, was Caroline M. Olsen. She has two children:
Victor C. and Sabina M. Third wife, manied in '69, was
Hannah Madstrom.
SORENSON, :\[ADS I'., farmer, son of Soren and An-
nie, was born in Denmark February 5, 1836. He
joined the Monnon church October 2, 1857, and
came to Utah in the fall of '63, crossing the plains in an
ox-train under Capt. Saunders. He located in Manti until
the spring of '65, when he removed to Gunnison and came
to Mayfield in '73. There wer-e then only three families
in Mayfield. He was the very first settler in Mayfield,
locating on the north side of Twelve-Mile creek and com-
mencing to farm in '72. Serv^ed in the Black Hawk war
as a home guard. Was the first Constable of Mayfield,
receiving his commission December 18, 1875, from George
W. Emeiy, then Governor of Utah. Is a member of the
school board, having served several years. Was. also
road supervisor for a number of years. He is an earnest
church worker, having served four and one-half years as
a home missionary in Denmark before coming to Utah,
and in '90 returned on a two years' mission. Is a ward
teacher and was ordained a Hisrh Priest in '68. Was a
HiriTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 543
stockholder in the Mayfielcl Co-op and in the Gunnison
Co-op and flour mill and a prominent and representative
citizen. Was married in Florence, Nebraska, July 6,
1803, to Elsie, daughter of Ole and Annie M. Anderson,
born August 14, 1839. She died May 3, 1898, leaving
seven children: Mads P., Ole, Joseph, Elsine, Emeline,
Annie M. C. and Nora, living; Ole A. and James, de-
ceased.
SORENSON, NIELS M., farmer, son of Mads and Kir-
sten, was born in Denmark September 23, 1856. The
family joined the MoiTnon church in the old coun-
trj. In '73 he emigrated to the United States and located
in Big Cottonwood, where he resided until '77, when he
removed to Ephraim. In the spi'ing of '79 he came to
Mayfleld and began farming. He now own® a nice fifty-
acre farm and has a fine residence ini tbe town. He fias
always taken an active part in imgation matters and
general public business, and is a much respected and
representative citizen. Was married in Salt Lake City
Januaiy 29, 1876, to Christina, daughter of Jens and
Christina Poulson, born in Denmark November 25, 1855.
They have eight living children: Andi'ew, Josephine,
Neils, Clara, Emma, Thomas, William and Howard; one
deceased, Henry.
1 I / ILLARDSON, JOSEPH, farmer and stockraiser,
\XJ son of Christian and Caroline, was born in Eph-
raim December 11, 1862. He was brought up
there to the occupation of a farmer. In October, 1891,
he came to Mayfield, where he has since resided. He is
foreman of the' Mayfield Roller Mill and shareholder in
the Mayfield Irrigation company, has been one of those
engaged in completing the project. Is a member of the
High" Priests' and Elders' quorums and has served as a
ward teacher. He is an earnest, industrious and enter-
prising man, being one of the foremost citizens. Was
married in Ephraim August 24, 1881, to Annie, daughter
of Robert and Sarah Forrester, born in Salt Lake City
August 20, 1864. They have seven children: Joseph C,
544 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Ervin F., Sarah D., Eva L., Albertis, Anthony E. and
Sylvia O.
I I ^TLLARDSON, WILLAED, farmer, son of Chris-
\jj tian and Karen, was bom in Aalborg, Denmark,
June 29, 1852. The family came to Utah when
he was an infant, and Avere among the lirst settlers of
Ephraim. He gTew up thei'e and worked on a farm and
freighted produce to the mining towns of Utah and Ne-
vada. In the spring of '92 he came to Maylield, where he
now owns 200 acres of fine land and raises hay and
grain. Is also interested in the Mayfield Eoller Mill.
Was maiTied in Ephraim July, 18TG, to Mary A., daugh-
ter of Taiy and Margaret A. Thurston, born in Ephraim
October 23, 1850. Her parents were among the early set-
tlers of Ephraim; father deceased; mother now living in
Sevier county. They have eight childi-en: Frank, Eo-
setta M., Amanda, Fred E., Christian, Aaron, Marlin and
Eulon D.
WALES.
Wales is situated on the west side of the Sanpitch
I'iA'er eighteen miles from Manti, and near the geo-
graphical center of the county. The site was located
in '57 by Bishop John E, Reese, who, in company with
an Indian Chief, Tabinan, discovered a vein of coal
cropping out from the mountain ledges. Two years later
about fifteen Welsh families, under the leadership of
Bishop Eeese, settled on the present beautiful spot and
christened the colony Wales, in honor of their native
country. They set to work at once and developed the
pioneer coal fields of Utah, uncovering a fine vein under
a limestone formation. The coal was hauled to Salt Lake
City and elsewhere in wagons and was recognized as the
best for blacksmithing ever mined in Utah.
In '66 the Indians became so troublesome that the
colony was abandoned and the people removed to other
settlements. The demand for coal was so great that in
'68 the miners returned and resumed operations. A
company was then organized in Salt Lake City, and in
the '70s began the construction of the Sanpete Valley
railroad fi-om Xephi to Wales. This enterprise was af-
terward sold to an English syndicate and the road built
to this town, which became the terminus. The company
purchased the mines and operated them for some years,
when everything was abandoned, the railroad taken up
and Wales left an agricultural community. These changes
only temporarily affected the citizens, as farms were
fenced and cultivated and irrigation canals constructed
for reclaiming a large area of the exceedingly fertile soil.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF WALES.
BAIIKLE, FRED, woolgrower, son of Richard and
Joice, was bom in Cornwall, England, April 9, 1870.
He worked in the Cornwall tin mines for ten years,
and came to the United States in April, 1888. He settled
in Wisconsin and remained live years, tlien went to Butte
CM J, Montana, where he engaged in mining one year.
After that he removed to Juab county, Utah, then in '91
came to Sanpete, locating at Wales. He now has about
COO head of sheep.
DAVIS, JOHN, farmer and woolgrower, son of Thomas
and Jemima, was born in Moroni, April 1, 1864.
His father came from Wales, Great Britain, in '56,
lived three years in Pennsj^lvania, and came to Utah in
'60, crossing the plains in an ox-train, locating in Whales.
He took part in the Black Hawk war; was bishop's coun-
sellor about twenty years; a member of the High Council
and ward teacher. He died in January, 1888. John was
brought up to fanning and engaged in woolgrowing. He
now has twenty-five acres of land and 1400 sheep. He is
introducing high-grade French sheep into his flocks. Is
a stockholder in the Wales Inngation company, an elder
fiUd teacher in the church and a prominent citizen. Was
married in Manti Temple, December 19, 1890, to Mary
M., daughter of Xephi and Mary Ann Rees, born May 6,
1869, in Wales, Utah. They have two children: Mary Ann
and Thomas D.
'^ DMUNDS, THOMAS J., woolgrower and farmer, son
K of Nathaniel and Jane, was bom at Spanish Fork,
Vr Utah, March 11, 1858. Grew up here and engaged
iu farming and sheepraising. Is a director in the Wales
Co-op store, having held that position several years, and
is a stockholder in the Moroni and Wales stores and Irri-
OLE C. OLSEN,
MAYB'IELD.
BISHOP PARLEY CHRISTL\XSEN,
MAYFIELD.
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jration companies. He is a member of the Mormon
church, in which he is an elder. Was married in Wales,
September 1, 1S79, to Lydia, daughter of Charles W. and
Annie Galloway, born November 29, 1862, in Sonoma
county, California. They have six children: David, An-
nie, Clara A., Thomas E., Grace and Irene. Thomas E.,
\vi>e" 2 years old was out in the field with his parents and
wandered away from the buggy. He was lost all night
and part of the following day, when he was found in a
pcnd of water two miles away, almost lifeless. After
working for some time, the people succeeded in bringing
about his recovery.
r* DMUNDS, NATHANIEL, son of Nathaniel and Char-
K lotte Jones, was born in South Wales, September
V. 6, 1827. He worked in roller mills for many years,
joined the MoiTnon church in '47 and spent eighteen
months in missionary work. In '56 he came to Utah,
crossing the plains in a handcart company under Capt.
Bunker, and located at Spanish Fork. He came to Wales
in '59 and helped open the coal mines and worked there
for many years. In '87 his brother Edmund discovered a
vein of coal at Sterling, and, with Nathaniel and Thomas,
they opened the mine and developed it. He worked at
the mine several years. Is a stockholder in the Co-op
store, and was president and director for some time. He
took part in the Black Hawk war and helped capture
Chief San Pitch, when his horse was killed. In another
engagement he was shot in the left ear. Was mar-
ried in Wales to Jane Jones. She died here December 12,
1891, leaving five living children: John, Thomas, Char-
lotte A., Sarah and Eliza.
eAMB, HENRY C, postmaster, farmer and stockraiser,
son of William and Eliza, was born in Yorkshire,
England, June 14, 1843. The family joined the Mor-
mon church in early days and in '54 came to Utah, cross-
ing the plains in Capt. Kearnes' ox-train, and located at
Provo. In '56 they removed to Springville, thence to
Payson and Nephi.' In "65 they moved to Monroe, Sevier
coiintv, the entire family of ten, and father secured a
550 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
farm and a good herd of cattle. The next year the In-
dians attacked them and they lost all they had except
two cows and a gray mare, with which they moved to
Scipio, afterward returning to Nephi. In '69 the family
came to Wales, where father died. Henry came here in
'65 and engaged in farming and mining. He now has
200 acres of land. He took an active paii: in the Black
Hawk war, being Adjutant of his company at Monroe.
Is a stockholder in the Monroe Co-op store and Silver
Creek and Sanpitch Keservoir company. Is Justice of the
Peace. He was appointed postmaster in '87. Was mar-
ried in Wales, March 15, 1866, to Elizabeth, daughter of
J< hn H. and Rachel Price, bom in Wales (old country),
September 6, 1845. Her parents were among the first
settlers of Wales. She has had six children: Henry C,
John W. and Frederick R., living; Morgan H., Eliza A.
and Roy, deceased.
PRICE, RICHARD, farmer, son of John and Rachel,
was born in South Wales, June 23, 1835. He grew
up there and worked in the coal mines. The family
joined the Mormon church about '44 and in '53 they came
to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train, and located
at Manti. In the spring of '59 they came to Wales, with
the first settlers, and took up land. Richard and his
father worked in the mines here for several years. Both
parents died here. Richard took part in the Black Hawk
war, doing his share, and is at present among the oldest
of the first settlers living. He owns a nice little farm of
twenty acres and is an honorable, respected citizen. He
was married in March, 1864, to Margaret, daughter of
David and Mary Thomas, born in South Wales, May 11,
1845. They had three children: Richard, Mary E. and
Amanda. Richard married Charlotte Rees; Mary is the
wife of Nephi Rees, Jr.; Ruth, deceased.
I^EES, JOHN D., woolgrower, son of Thomas and Mar-
IT garet D., was bom in Wales, Utah, September 8,
* 1861. He grew up here and engaged in the sheep
business. Now has about 3000 head and is introducing
the thoroughbred Lincoln and Cotswolds. He is a stock-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 551
holder in the Wales Co-op store and Wales Irrigation
company, and a representative citizen. Was married in
Whales, June 8, 1862, to Sarah S., daughter of Joseph W.
and Caroline Majors, born in Spring City, July 25, 1865.
They have four children: Edith V., Virsilla, Mandella
and John M.
r^EES, HENRY D., fanner, son of Thomas and Mar-
|T garet, was born in Merthyr Tydvil, Glamorganshire,
V AY ales. May 24, 1837. He was a coal miner, and
joined the Mormon church in '45, emigrating to Utah in
•'56. He joined the handcart company under Capt.
Bunker at Iowa City, in company with father and mother
and eight children. The oldest daughter, about 17, an
invalid, had to be hauled in a handcart, beside a sack
of flour, bedding, clothing and cooking utensils, for 1300
n>iles. They located in North Ogden. The next spring
Henry made a trip to California with a company driving
cattle, and when he returned in '58 found the family at
Spanish Fork. He was maiTied at Spanish Fork, March
19, 1859, to Margaret Jenkins, a native of Wales, born
December 16, 1837. In the fall of '59 the family removed
tr Wales, where parents both died. Mother was one of
The first to join the Mormon church in Wales, and father
presided over the Merthyr branch, being an active and
prominent churchman. Heniw worked in the coal mines
here, then took up land. He now has 200 acres, a band
of sheep and owns stock in the Co-op store. He served
as Justice of the Peace fourteen years, and took part in
the Black Hawk war. The children are: Thomas, Mar-
garet, Maiw, Helena, Alfred, Kate and Nephi.
I^EES, NEPHI, farmer, son of Thomas and Margaret
I \ D., was born in Merthyr-Tydvil, Glamorganshire,
V Wales, Great Britain, January 24, 1849. The fam-
ily joined the Mormon church and in '56 came to Utah, in
the second handcart- company, crossing the plains under
Capt. Bunker. They settled at North Ogden until '58,
thence to Spanish Fork, and in '59 came to Wales, where
they have since resided. Father was president of the
largest church branch in Merthyr-Tydvil, for a number
552 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
of years, and was president of the Teachers' quorum.
He died in '83; mother died May 23, 1898, aged 80 years.
They left eight children: Henrj^ D., Alfred D., Lena R.,
wife of John Anderson; Nephi; Maria R., wife of William
Davis, deceased; Lenora R., wife of Amos Bradley;
Thomas D. and John D. Nephi removed to Monroe in
the spring of '64, driving the first stake and raising the
first crop there. He then returned to Sanpete and in '65
enlisted with the volunteers in the Black Hawk war.
Took part in the Fish lake and other engagements.
Served as road supervisor for twenty-two years and
school trustee two terms. Was elected Sheriff on the
Democratic ticket in '96, but declined to serve on account
of ill health. Is County Fruit-Tree Inspector. Is presi-
dent and one of the projectors of the Silver Creek and
Sanpitch Reservoir company and a stockholder in the
Wales Creamer-y and Co-op store. Was married in Mo--
roni to ISInvx Ann, daughter of John and Maiy Jones.
She died in '88, leaving eight children. Married again,
December 10, 1889, to Thomina, daughter of Mads and
Ellen Madsen of Mt. Pleasant. They have two children:
Raymond H. and Rees M.
SYNDERCK\ARD, PETER J., farmer, son of Jens C.
and Anna C, was born in Denmark, November 13,
1845. The family came to Utah in '62 and located
in Mt. Pleasant, where he was allotted ten acres of land
as a member of the brass band. He took part in the
Black Hawk war. Farmed in Mt. Pleasant till '82, when
he removed to his present location near Wales. He has
200 acres of land and conducts an excellent daiiy. Is a
director of the board in handling Moinnon church prop-
erty. When the United Order was organized he put in
his property and remained with it during its existence.
His first wife Avas Mary, daughter of Andrew C. and
Anna C. Syndergaard, born in Denmark. They were mar-
ried in Mt. Pleasant, November 3, 1866, and have had
nine children: Maria, Christina, Christian, Annie, Cecelia,
Lars and Mina, living; Antoine and Peter, deceased. Wife
died and he married her sister, Annie K., in Manti. She
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 553
has six children: Caroline, Ola, Joseph, Henry and Wil-
ford, living; Katrina, deceased.
^ HOMAS, HENRY E., miner and farmer, son of Henry-
V3 and Harriett, was born in Merthyr-Tydvil, Glamor-
ganshire, Wales, August 4, 1856. When ten years
old he went to work in the coal mines and has followed
that work almost ever since. In '74 the family came to
T'tah, as Mormon emigrants, and located at Wales, where
he worked in the coal mines for several years, also worked
■;.t Scofield. In '88 he and his father, with Thomas and
Edmund Edmunds and Harrison Edwards, opened a coal
mine at Sterling, and in '94 they sold to the Sanpete Val-
ley Railroad company. Henry was employed as foreman
until Februaiw, 1896, when he resigned, and has since
been engaged at fanning. He helped to organize the Sil-
ver Creek and Sanpitch Reservoir company, of which he
is secretary and treasurer. Is a stockholder and presi-
dent of the Co-op store and creameiy. He owns about
250 acres of land and is a prominent man in local
imd county affairs. He is a member of the A. O. U. W.
h dee. Was one of the delegates appointed to attend the
International Mining Congress, at Salt Lake City, in July,
1898. He was married in Wales, April 10, 1884, to Mary,
daughter of Jonathan and Ann Midgley, born in Nephi
in '63. They have had seven children: Henry J., Jona-
than, William, Alma, Moroni and Harriet, living; Rich-
ard, deceased.
1 I ^OLSEY,THOMAS A., farmer, son of Thomas and
Vju Mary, was bom in Fayette county, Illinois, Marcli
14, 1838. His parents came to Utah in '52, cross-
ing the plains in an ox-train and located in Salt Lake
City. The family came to Sanpete in '59 and settled in
Mt! Pleasant, remaining two years, thence to Manti,
where they lived three years. Father was one of the
minutemen in the Black Hawk war and took par-t in the
engagements of Round valley. He died January 5, 1897.
Thomas A. took part in the Black Hawk war, holding
the rank of First Lieutenant in Capt. Larsen's company
at Ephraim. The first man killed by Indians was riding
554 HISTORY Of SANPETE COUNTY.
beside him when shot. He was in the Salina canyon and
Gravelly Ford encounters and other places. After the
war he settled in Ephraim, where he resided for about
twenty years, then came to Wales. Now has a ranch
three and one-half miles south of town, and farms forty
acres of good land. Is a stockholder in the Silver Creek
and Sanpitch Keservoir company and is developing a coal
mine west of Wales. Is a member of the Mormon church
and one of the Quorum of Seventies. Was married May
11, 1862, to Sarah Ann, daughter of William and Eliza-
beth Motley, born in Herefordshire, England, January
ol, 1844. She came to Utah with her mother in '50, being
among the first settlers of- Manti. Her father died in
Nauvoo, Illinois. She has had ten children: William
M., Thomas A., Medlow, Beniice, John, Peter E., Dorcas,
Luther J., Anabell, Burrel M., living; Sarah E. and Musia
deceased.
CHESTER.
Chester is the most centrally located village in San-
pete county, and occupies a. fertile spot, the superior of
which is not found in central Utah. The place is
fragrant with flower gardens, delicious fruit or-
chards and productiye fields of waving grain and
succulent grasses. In the early days of colonial history
in this county the present site of this prosperous com-
munity was one vast hay meadow, used by the citizens
of Moroni, Mt. Pleasant and Spring City. The people
would camp at different points on Canal creek bottoms,
cut and stack their hay, and while seated round the har-
vest dinner, would predict that some day the land would
be owned and occupied by thrifty and industrious
farmers.
May 1, 1870, Hon. David Candland located his pres-
ent homestead, and in '75 removed to his farm. He was
followed soon by Hans Beck and family and later by R.
W. Allred, I. N. Allred, James A. Allred, George Farns-
worth, Joseph Bagnall and others, who have made of
Chester its present magnificent colony of contented and
peaceful people, surrounded by the necessities and com-
forts of life. But these surroundings were not obtained
without many hard and trying days, months and years of
privation. The Indian troubles had not ceased when the
pioneers first located their claims and a lone settler never
knew when his life or property was safe from the savages'
bullets and firebrands. The men and women who colon-
556 HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ized Chester were old pioneers wlio oared not for obsta-
cles and therefore entered npon their farms with a deter-
mination to succeed and their purposes have been accom-
plished.
The mail was carried from Spring City by the volun-
tary services of David Candland until '77, when a special
po'stoffiee was established, with Mrs. A. W. Candland as
postmistress. The name of Chesterfield, as suggested by
David Candland, was changed by the postal department
to Chester and the very appropriate title remains. The
first important step of colonization began with co-opera-
tive efforts in securing a water supply for irrigation. In
'79 the people began building reservoirs, and through the
untiring efforts of Hans Beck four large bodies of water
have been impounded at a cost of 115,000 and a good sup-
pi}'' obtained. Tliis with the canals from the Sanpitch
river and individual ditches insm-es the maturing of the
best crops of cereals and gTasses and makes possible the
extended cultivation of smaller farms, orchards, vine-
yards and gardens.
The Chester Sanpitch Canal (•<)nn)any, is an incor-
porated imgatiou entei^prise. This company was incor-
porated April IG, 1S91, with a capital stock of |2,220,
fully paid up by the farmers owning land along the two-
mile canal. The Chester Reservoir company is incorpor-
ated for 115,000. Stock in the reservoir used to irrigate
the principal agricultural lands sells at |30 pei" acre.
The village has a population of about 400 people en-
gaged in fanning, stockraising and wool growing. The
agricultural output aggregates 50,000 bushels of grain,
25,000 tons of hay an<l other crops in proportion eveiw
yeai'. The Meadow View and Moroni creameries pay
Chestei' residents about |500 per month for milk, thus
insuring a cash income of |G,000 yearly from that one
MADS P. SORENSON,
MAYFIELD.
NIELS M. SORENSON,.
MAYFIELD.
t
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 557
source. Two good schools are maintained during the
school year and able teachers are employed. The teach-
ers for '98 are: Olivia Lar-sen, E. C. Anderson and Fannie
Candland. The trustees are: Joseph Beck, David Cand-
laud and Peter Rasmussen in one, and AVilliam Daniels,
Phillip Marx and E. J. Conrad in the other.
Allred Bros, own and operate the only mercantile
house in Chester and do a business of about |5,000 annu-
ally. They also have the postoffice and distribute mail
twice eveiy day. Chester citizens are veterans in Indian
wars and peaceably inclined people, but when the coun-
try demanded assistance in the war with Spain to free
the Cubans from bondage two patriotic young men re-
sponded. Tlieo C. Candland was accepted and Andrew
Nelson rejected on account of defect in eyesight. Others
weie anxious to enlist and would have entered the ser-
vice of the Grovernment if another call had been made for
troops. Chester has a well organized ward of Latter-day
Saints under the able control of Bishop Christian Chris-
tensen and counsellors. The several church societies are
kept up and the people are contented and happy, with
r-o demoralizing influences in the community or in close
l>roximit3\ Chester is an excellent illustration of the hap-
piness of a pastoral life in the mountain vales.
(Chester was for some time the southern terminus of
the Sanpete Valley railroad and the leading shipping
point in the county. Since the road has been completed
to Morrison this place is a station furnished daily service
in mail, i>assenger and freight transportation. The com-
pletion of the Rio Grande Western railroad through the
county connected Chester with its second road, thereby
making it a most central and favored point for growth in
agricultural prospenty. The future of Chester is certain-
ly^ a prosperous one and in time it will doubtless have
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558 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
factories for making beet sugar, mills for weaving
woolen cloth, and many other industries. In political
matters Chester histor)^ is about the same as other settle-
ments in the county. The present precinct officials are:
Joel H. Child, Justice of the Peace, and Joseph Beck,
Constable.
UTAH FIFTY YEARS AGO.
BY JOEL H. CHILD.
(Tunc: Forty Years Ago.i
There, in a lonely desert drear,
A mighty lake was found,
And all its wavy waters clear
With crystals did abound;
Beneath its limpid briny crest
No sportive fish could grow;
It was the wonder of the west
Some fifty years ago.
Look! from that lofty Wasatch peak,
What wonders greet the eye!
The distant lake, the winding creek,
The belts of alkali!
That peak that rivals Tcneriffe!
The cataract below!
The yawning gulch, the beetling clift
Of fifty years ago!
The red man, king of savagery,
Ruled o'er the desert world—
High on a pole in savage glee,
The bloody trophy twirled;
And dancing round the dreadful ring
Like demon down below.
His deeds of war and death did sing!
Some fifty years ago.
The Jordan River, ever rushed.
From South adown the lea,
Until its chalkj' waters gushed
Into a salted sea;
It was the wildest, gi-andest scene
That nature could bestow!
The slopes were clothed in sagey green
Some fifty years ago!
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 559
Where shadscale brush and saline crust
Were scattered here and there,
Great clouds of saleratus dust
Did permeate the air!
Where cottonwood and bitter sage
Could only stunted grow!
Where wolverines and lions raged
Some fifty years ago.
Great ugly crickets swarmed the glen
From all the hills and knolls!
Devouring insects! they again
Devoured by the gulls;
The horse-head locust from the sand
Hatched out in trillions! Oh!
It was a desolated land
Some fifty jears ago!
The Indian ate the cricket dried
With snake and rabbit stew,
And thistle root and hoppers fried
Made up his rude menu;
The howling wolf in gaunt distress
Went howling to and fro
Athwart the howling wilderness.
Of fifty years ago.
Mount Nebo rose from out the dell
And dared the dizzy sky,
As proud as Popocataptel
Or towering Sinai;
Although this King was nameless then
His crown was capped with snow;
He frowned upon red savage men •
Some fifty years ago!
Would saline desert yield to man?
Could drought release its hold?
Could labor conquer such a band
Producing wheaten gold?
Would hope reward for toil and tears?
Appearance answered, "No!"
Undaunted were the Pioneers
Of tifty years ago!
Their names engraved by iron pen
Adorn historic page.
The mem'ry of those dauntless men
Shall span from age to age!
How they approached a desert vast
Where sterile winds did blow.
And how subdued the barren waste
Of fifty years ago!
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF CHESTER.
A LLRED, CHARLES R., merchant and farmer, of the
M firm of Allred Bros., son of Redick N. and Amilla
/ J., was born in Spring City September 24, 1867. He
received a good common school education and at the age
of 16 years began in the sheep business. He soon had
quite a band, and sold out and bought a sawmill, in com-
pany with others, and contracted for lumber and mining-
timbers. In the past few years he has engaged in fai'm-
ing and stockraising in Chester. He and two brothers,
P. D. and AV. L., have a nice general store, in which they
keep the postofltice. He was married in Chester May 10,
1894, to Hannah, daughter of Hans and Annie Nelson,
born in Spring City ]\lay 10, 1875. They have two chil-
dren: Deloras and IMiylis.
BAGNALL, JOSEPH, fanner and woolgrower, son of
George and Ann Rawlings, was born in AVakefleld,
Yorkshire, England, December 27, 1839. He learned
the trade of a scythe-stonemaker and worked at it four-
teen 3'ears. Februaiy 10, 1862, he joined the Mormon
church and in '65 came to Utah, crossing the plains in an
ox-train under Capt. Walker, and located in Moroni.
Here he was (ngaged for eleven years in stone-cutting
and farming and worked six months cutting stone for
the St. George Temple. In August, 1876, he came to
Chester, A\here he seized fifteen years as school trustee,
and has a forty-aci'e fann, and with his sons owns 2,000
sheep. Is first counsellor to the bishop and a highly re-
spected citizen. He served in the Black Hawk war, per-
forming his share in guarding the homes and property of
the people. He was married in England December 27,
1864, to Sarah A., daughter of Thomas and Ann Cook-
son Frobisher, born in Heath, England, May 6, 1841. They
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 561
have two children: Joseph F., married to Hannah Chris-
tensen, and William H., maiTied Lena Ohristensen.
/QAXDLAND, FRANK E., fanner, son of David and
\^ Hannah, was bom in Mt. Pleasant September 12,
1862. He grew up here to farm work and now has
a farm of sixty acres. He served five years as precinct
Constable. In the spring of '86 he went to Telluride, Col-
orado, and engaged in mining for four years. Eeturned
to Chester in '90 and resumed the occupation of a farmer.
Was married in Telluride, Colo., January 11, 1890, to
Maiw, daughter of John and Delilah Curtis, born in Cen-
trev'ille, Iowa, October 28, 1861.
/Q HILD, JOEL H., farmer, son of Ezbon and Mary, was
N^ born in Athens county, Ohio, April 1, 1810. The
famih' removed to Illinois in '50 and in '51 came to
Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. John
Brown, and located at Lehi. They then removed to Little
Cottonwood, thence to Provo and Goshen. In the spring
of '59 mother and five children came to Moroni (father
died in Ohio.) Joel H. took up land and taught school
several years. He took an active part in the Black Hawk
wai', holding the rank of Captain of ten. Served as Jus-
tice of the Peace in Moroni four years. In '76 he came
to Chester, where he has a nice ninety-five-acre fann, a
small band of sheep and is engaged in stockraising. He
has served two terms as Justice of the Peace, a position
he now holds, and has been a school trustee. Was mar-
ried in Moroni December 15, 1866, to Cherste, daughter
of Swen and Annie Olsen, born in Sweden February 3,
1850. They have ten children: Maiy A., Hannah C,
Lydia E., John E., Franklin I., Orson C, Arthur W.,
Leonard, Cleveland and Estella G.
/TJHBISTENSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmei' and stock-
\^ raiser, son of Soren and Meren, was born in Den-
mark June 27, 1848. He joined the Mormon churcli
in Denmark and came to Utah in '62, crossing the plains
562 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in Capt. John Murdock's ox-train, and located in Prove*
for three years, then removed to Mt. Pleasant, and in -S-i
came to Chester. He took part in the Black Hawk war
while a resident of Mt. Pleasant. In '66 was ordained an
Elder by Kasmus Micklesen and in 'S3 was ordained a
member of the Quorum of Seventies by Levi Burton Eey-
nolds. Was ordained a bishop September 16, 1889, by
Apostle Lyman and resigned the office October 23, 1892,
on account of business affairs, but was reapi^ointed De-
cember 24, 1893, b}^ President Canute Peterson, and lias
since held the office. Sei'V'ed as precinct Constable two
years. Is secretary and treasurer of the Chester Keser-
voir and Ditch company and of the Sanpitch Canal com-
pany. He seiwed as school tinistee five years and is a rep-
resentative man in all public affairs in Chester. Was
married in Mt. Pleasant December 21, 1874, to Phylinda
S. Clark, daughter of Oriin and Sarah, born in Pleasant
Grove December 12, 1857. They have had ten childrtu:
Mary E., Christian, Rosalind A., Joseph S., William O.,
Annie M., Daniel I., Susan P., living; Hans P. and Xiels
P., deceased.
0HKISTEXSEX, THOMAS C, farmer and stockraiser,
^ son of Bestle C. and Johanna Al., was born in Den-
mark, April 19, 1863. He came to T^tah in 1880 and
settled in Spring City, where he lived for eight years,
then removed to Chester. Now has 350 acres of land and
is engaged in fanning and stockraising. Is a director
and superintendent of the Chester Beservoir and Ditch
company, having been in such position for the past six
years. Is a shareholder in the Sanpitch Ditch company
and the Moroni Ditch company. Is a member of the
Quorum of Seventies and a prominent citizen of Chester.
Was married in Spring City, July 3, 1885, to Maria,
daughter of Christian and Katrina Peterson, born in Den-
mark, July 23, 1860. They have four children: James C,
Bertie C, Thomas A. and Johanna M.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 563
/JJONRAD, EDWARD J., stockraiser, son of William
V^ and Elizabeth, was born in Indiana, October 5, 1859.
He came to Utah in the spring of '76 and remained
three years in Salt Lake City, when he returned to In-
diana, stopping five years. In '82 he came again to Utah
and in '83 located in Chester, where he now resides. In
'85 he engaged in raising thoroughbred Hereford stock
and now has a herd of forty head. Served as deputy
County Collector two years. He is an energetic business
man, and a respected citizen of Chester. He was man-ied
in Salt Lake City July 24, 1879, to Elese, daughter of
Christian and Elese Geislei^, born November 21, 1859. She
came to America in '71 and located in Salt Lake City.
They have eight children: May J., Charles E. B., Wil-
liam H., Charles C, Lilly, Fern/Nellie, and Heber Wells.
|Z UMP, Z ACH ARI AH, farmer, son of David and Bar-
f\ bara, was born in York county, Pa., July 3, 1830. In
V '31 the family removed to Ohio and later to Wis-
consin. When Zachariah Avas 21 he went to California,
and engaged in miniug and farming. In' '67 he came to
Moroni, bringing a threshing machine, and the next year
he went back and hauled out another. He came to Ches-
ter in the spring of '81 and now has a nice, well-improved
forty-acre farm. Is a stockholder in the Moroni Co-op
store, and a prominent man of Chester. Was married in
Moroni Januaiw 1, 1870, to Elizabeth Cloward, who had
three children : David, Edward and George, and died in
Moroni. He was married again to Catherine Cloward, by
whom he has ten living children: Ellen, Susan, Eliza,
Louesa, Zachariah, Lewis, Willis, Jacob, Loren, Edna
and Katie, and one, Addie M., deceased.
^ILBY, JOHN R., farmer, son of John and Maiy A.,
(3 ^'^s born in Moroni, November 21, 1860. His parents
emigrated from Kent county, England, and located
in Moroni in '59. They removed to Monroe, Sevier coun-
ty, in '65, where they made a home, but were driven out
by Indians, losing nearly all they had, and returned to
564 ' HISTOEY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
Moroni. They tlien came to Chester, among the first set-
tlers. Father was a prominent man in church matters
having served as bisliop's counsellor and other important
positions. He died here September 16, 1896. IMother is
still living with John R. He has erected a nice residence
and is an active, energetic farmer. In '83 he performed a.
mission of two years to the Sandwich islands. He was
married in Salt Lake City Februai'v 5, 1880, to Lucy A.,
daughter of Bamey and Adeline Stevens, born in Eock-
ville, Kane county, Utah February 19, 1863. They have
six children: John V., Barney E., Ira A., Osrow L.,
Delilah A. and Chloe E.
^^|^^^H^^^pSi,^^7!^^^^^^^^^L,
JOSEPH BARTHOLOMEW.
FAYETTE.
FAYETTE.
Fayette is a small settlement in the southwestern
part of Sanpete county, fiTe miles from Gunnison on
Warm creek. The colony was begun in '61 by James
Bartholomew, James C. Mellor and others, and was
known for many years as Warm Creek. The few colon-
ists built houses, constructed irrigation ditches and had
a mill in operation, run by Anthony Metcalf, when the
Black Hawk war forced them to abandon the place. In
'66 the homes were deserted and no effort was made to
return until '68, when the place was again occupied.
The colony now numbers about 300 people, devoted
to far-ming and stockraising. There is but one store, kept
by James Bartholomew, and a schoolhouse, church and
general buildings of a rural district. The business of the
settlement principally goes to Gunnison. Philip Dack
is Justice of the Peace and Edwin J. Mellor Constable.
The Latter-day Saints' ward is superintended by Bishop
John Bartholomew. Irrigation interests are protected
by the Fayette Canal company, incorporated March 12,
1896, with a capital stock of |2,310, fully paid up by the
co-operation ownership plan.
The settlement of Dover is really a part of Fayette
and the postoflice has been discontinued. If present pros-
pects are realized much of this section, including the
farms and homes will be included in a mammoth reser-
voir for irrigating a large area lying west of the Sanpitch
mountains in Millard county. The citizens of Fayette
and Dover are typical frontiersmen, hard workers and
566 HisTOKY or SANPETE COUNTy.
earnest laborers in the cause to which they are devoted.
The early settlers met with many discouragements dur-
ing the Indian troubles, but assisted nobly in the Black
Hawk war. Fayette is the home of some of the repre-
sentative farmers and sheepowners of the county, and is
always considered in the political calculations. The
schools are well patronized by bright, loyal pupils, roads
are kept in good repair, farms are well stocked and thor-
oughly cultivated and health and happiness seems to pre-
vail ever}' where among the contented people. Though not
directly connected with the outside w^orld by railroad, the
shipping facilities are good, as the Rio Grande Western
railway on the east and the Oregon Short Line on the
west, are within easy access when transportation is de-
sired.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF FAYETTE.
BARTHOLOMEW, JOSEPH, SE., fanner, son of John
and XancT, was born in Indiana, January 16, 1820.
He joined the Monnon churcli August 10, 1841, in
Illinois, and removed to Xauvoo in '42, assisting- in the
erection of the Temple. He came to Utah in '52, crossing
the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Outhouse, and
located in Springyille until '61, when he came to Fayette
or Warm Creek. Took an active part in the Black Hawk
war, as a Lieutenant, being in both the Salina canyon
and Grass valley engagements. He also seiwed in the
Black Hawk wair of Illinois and Wisconsin, in 1832,
though only a boy. He is an old frontiersman and a
much-r-espected pioneer of Fayette. Served as a ward
teacher in the Mormon church for many years and once
owned stock in the Gunnison Co-op. Being one of the
very first settlers of Fayette he also enjoys the distinction
of being the only merchant in town, having a small store
and stock of general merchandise. Was married in Han-
cock county, Illinois, December 10, 1843, to Polly, daugh-
ter of Benjamin and Keziah Benson, bom February 12,
1816, in Xew York State. They have seven living chil-
dren : John, Mary, Joseph, George, Elizabeth, Eliza and
James.
BARTHOLOMEW, JOHN, bishop, son of Joseph and
Polly Benson, was born in McLean county, 111., Sep-
tember 11, 1845. His parents joined the Mormon
church, among the first members, father in '41 and
mother in '32. They lived near Nauvoo, and passed
through all the church persecutions. Father helped con-
struct the Nauvoo Temple. In '52 they came to Utah,
their teams being oxen and cows, and settled at Spring-
568 HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
ville until '61 when they started for Gunnison, but the
Bartholomew and Mellor families went to Fayette.
Father built the fii'st house in Fayette in the spring of
'61. Father and John took part in the Black Hawk war,
being- in several engagements, and father took an active
par*t in all the public affairs of his time. John grew up
here and started for himself in farming and stockraising.
He now has about 300 acres of land and 2000 sheep. In
Jul}", 1877, he was appointed bisliop of Fayette and has
continued in that iiosition, giving general satisfaction to
the people. He has held numerous local offices, and is a
prominent man in this section of the county. Was mar-
ried in Salt Lake City October 11, 1868, \o Eliza K.,
daughter of John E. and ^lary ^^'aslin, born in York-
shire, England, August 17, 1850. They have had eleven
children: John E., Koxcy E., Sarah J., Alma, Joseph S.,
Julia, Maiw, Rose and Heni'y, living; AYilliam and Alice,
deceased.
DACK, PHILIP, farmer, son of William and Sarah,
was born in Norfolk, England, June 28, 1837. He
joined the Mormon church and traveled for some
time assisting as a missionary. In '55 he came to Utah,
crossing the plains in an ox-train, bringing merchandise
for Hooper and Williams, the captains being Jackman
and Quince Williams.. He stopped in Salt Lake City for a
time, working for Henry Moon, then bishop of the First
ward. At the time of the move south he went to Payson,
remaining two years, then to A^'ellsville, Cache county,
for four years. In '61 he came to Fayette, where he has
since resided. He was one of the first to assist the United
States troops to travel through Provo canyon to Camp
Floyd. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, as a
home guard and express rider. He cari'ied the message
of the killing of William Kearnes by Indians, from Fay-
ette to Nephi, making the trip in three hours and forty
minutes. He is the present Justice of the Peace and
has held that position for the past six years and has
served as school trustee for six years. Was formerly a
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 569
director in the Fayette Canal compan^^ He was one of
the Yohmteers in the Echo canyon force at the time of the
advance of Johnston's ai-niy. Has assisted his father,
mother and three others in coming to Utah, and is Ivnown
and i-espected as an industrious, enterprising and up-
right citizen. Was mairried in Payson, May 15, 1859, to
Cj'nthia S., daughter of Charles and Matilda Maxham,
born August 29, 1843. They have had eleven children:
Eva C, Ida E., Philip A., Agnes A., Clarissa J., Hope W.,
Daisy D., William C, and Earl M., living; Sarah M. and
Cynthia S., deceased.
DOMGAARD, PETEE, farmer and stockraiser, son of
Xiels and Sophia, was born in Manti, December 18,
1865. He was raised to farming and educated in
the Presbyterian school, where he served as librarian.
He owns a farm of twenty acres and a ranch for cattle-
raising under the Fayette canal, which he was one of
the main men in constructing. Is quite an extensive cat-
tleraiser for a young man. He has been an old-time trap-
per, catching many mountain lions, bears, wolverines and
other wild animals. W^hen only 6 years old he was
sent out after cattle, a heavy snowstorm came on and he
was lost in the mountains. A large posse of Manti men
organized to search for him and found him on his way
home, groping in the darkness. He was married in Fay-
ette, December 19, 1894, to Hannah, daughter of James
and Dorothy Knowles, born in Dai*Aven, Lancashire, Eng-
land, March 12, 1865. They have one child, James H.
rY\ ELLOE, EDWIN J., farmer, son of John and Amy,
Ml was born in Leicestershii'e, England, May 20, 1863.
I I His parents came to Utah in '73 and located at
Fayette, where father died in '92. He was brought up
here to farming and has followed that occupation. Has
served as church deacon, ward teacher and secretary of
the teachers' meetings, and is at present a member of the
Elders' quorum. Is a shareholder in three canal com-
^70 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
panies and a director of the Fayette Canal company, hav-
ing assisted in the construction of all the canals in which
he is interested. Is the precinct Constable and a repre-
sentative and energetic citizen. Was married in the En-
dowment House, Salt Lake City, July 3, 1884, to Mary M.,
daughter of George and Maigaret Bemus, born Septem-
ber 6, 1865. They have four childi-en: Diana E., James
W., Leone and Flossie.
/Y\ ELLOK, JOHN C, fanner and woolgrower, son of
/ I I James and Mary A. Payne, Avas born in Spring-
-I I ville, Utah, February 1, 1800. Ilis parents emi-
grated from England in '50 and crossed the plains in a
handcart company in '57, arriving late in the season,
many being frozen or died from hunger. They located in
Springville till April, 1861, when they removed to Fay-
ette among the first settlers. Father took an active and
prominent part in all ])ublic matters in the early history
of the town, and was in the lilack Hawk war. He still
lives in Fayette, 79 years of age. John C. grew up in
Fayette and engaged in stockiaising, later in woolgrow-
ing. He now has 1,600 sheep and is interested in farm-
ing. Is president of the Fayette Canal company. In '84
he went on a mission of eighteen months to the North-
western States. He is an active churchman, being super-
intendent of Sunday-schools and formerly president of
the Y. M. M. I. A. Was married in Manti December
21, 1879, to Eva C, daughter of Philip and Cyntha S.
Dack, born in Pavson. They have nine children: John
O., Roy D., Archie M., Effie D., Laura V., Lilly D., Orril
W., Ivester D. and Leslie L.
5 WAIN, ALBERT, farmer, son of John and Elizabeth,
was born in Ooventry, England, November 19, 1851.
His parents came to Utah in '63, crossing the plains
in an ox-train under Capt. Ricks, and located at Nephi. In
'65 they removed to South Bend, now known as Monroe,
remaining one year, then moved to Gunnison, and in '68
to Fayette and '83 to Dover. Father sers ed in the Black
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 571
Hawk war and died here, July 30, 1892. Albert has been
engaged in farming and was one of the promoters of the
Fayette Irrigation company, in which he is a stockholder.
He is road supervisor for the Dover district and has
served six years as a school trustee. Is a member of the
Elders' quorum and served two years as a ward teacher.
He is an energetic and industrious citizen and much re-
spected in the community. Was married in Fayette, Oc-
tober 15, 1877, to Elizabeth E., daughter of William and
Ann Gee, born July 24, 1858. They have had seven chil-
dren: Elizabeth A., Albert J., Lydia A., William W^.,
Marion E. and Susan A., living; Sarah J., deceased.
STERLING.
Sterling is a beautifully located settlement on the
Sanpitch river, six miles south of Manti. The resi-
dences are built on the high, picturesque banks of
Six-Mile creek, above all danger from floods or high
water, and in a most delightful and healthful spot. This
rural settlement was begun in '71 by W. (r. I'etty, and
for many years was known as Pettyville, in honor of the
founder. The old town was situated near the mouth of
the romantic mountain stream, on the high banks of the
Sanpitch river.
In '77 the few colonists I'^moved to the present loca-
tion, which commands an excellent view of the surround-
ing country and affords room for the building of a large
and important commercial town. At the time of settle-
ment, the old town, or Pettyville, had but fifteen families.
Now the population numbers about 500 industrious and
enterprising farmers and stockraisers. The town has a
well-stocked general store, operated by Samuel Edwards,
sawmills in the canyon, good schoolhouse and Avell-con-
ducted schools, a Latter-day Saints ward, under the wise
management of Bishop Ohristensen, amusement hall,
postoffice and a railroad on the eastern and western boun-
daries.
Funk's lake, a large artificial inland pleasure and
fishing place, covers seventy-five acres, to the depth of
twenty feet or more, with pure mountain water, fresh
from the crystal Six-I\lile stream. This was begun in '73
by D. B. Funk, and is at present a noted pleasure resort,
conducted by H. M. Bradley. The Sanpete Valley rail-
road circles round the winding canyon and delivers pas-
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 573
t^ono•ers within a few hundred yards of the lake. Here
are delio htf iil o-roves of shade trees, commodious pavilion,
splendid fishinjy, j^rounds for all outdoor games and mod-
era accommodations for those desiring a quiet, peaceful
outing in the cool canyon of the Wasatch mountains.
The coal fields of Sterling cover an extensive area.
<ij)d promise to become the most valuable beds of fuel in
central Utah. These mines wei'e discovered in '87 by
Harrison Edwards and Henry Thomas, Bishop John E.
yteese, Edmund Edmunds and others of Wales. The Ed-
munds mine was opened at once and worked steadily for
many years, the output supplying the people of Sterling,
Manti and Sanpete county. A single-horse whim was
used in lifting the coal, and a score or more of miners
were kept busy in extracting fuel to supply the local mar-
kets. This beginning caused many others to locate
claims and sink shafts in quest of better veins.
The Sterling Coal and Coke Company, consisting
chiefly of parties connected with the Sanpete Valley Rail-
road company, was orgainized in '94, and located several
claims in the vicinity of the Edmunds mine. The rail-
road was completed from Manti to the mines, the ter-
minus being called Morrison, and the best hoisting works
in Utah put in for lifting and loading the coal in cars on
the track. The company has since expended many thou-
sands of dollars in developing the mines, constructing
permanent and substantial buildings and purchasing the
Edmunds and other claims, A large force of men is en-
gaged in completing drain tunnels and other work, and
soon extensive shipments will be made to the fuel mar-
kets of Utah.
The irrigation enterprises of Sterling have not been
neglected, and the careful management of water shows
that the farmers are thorough business men, interested in
developing the agricultural resources of the settlement.
574 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
The Sterling Irrigation Company, with a capital
stocl%: of 110,000, was incorporated August 14, 1888, and
the North Six-Mile Creek Irrigation company, with a cap-
ital of 120,000, was incorpated April 1, 1889. These com-
panies and several small individual ditches control the
water supply for the fields of Sterling, and there is never
a shortage in soil moisture, which explains why Sterling
grain, fruits and vegetables possess such superior quali-
ties.
In "91 the Rio Grande Western railroad was com-
pleted through the western borders of Sterling, and a flag
station established, thereby connecting the town with the
outside world. The stage mail route w^as then discontin-
ued, and regular daily mail delivered from the railway
mail service. Later the Gunnison reservoir dam was es«
tablished at the mouth of Six-Mile creek, and one more
important investment added to this village. The rail-
road construction furnished a market for ties and tim-
bers, and many of the citizens of Sterling were employed
in this work. Regular trains pass through the town
o^er the Rio Grande Western, and the best traveling ac-
commodations are furnished.
Sterling is peculiarly adapted to fruit-growing and
gardening, and many of her thrifty citizens are engaged
in these lines. The soil and climate are suited to sugar-
beet growing, and good tests have been made by the State
Agricultural College and the Department of Agriculture
at Washington, showing the natural facilities are present
for maintaining a sugar factory. The possibilities of
Sterling are numerous; having good water power, excel-
lent factory locations, unexcelled shipping facilities and
an enterprising and industrious community, ready and
willing to assist in the establishment of industrial con-
cerns for building up the county.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF STERLING.
BEAUKEGARD, MERENUS, farmer and stockraiser,
son of Christian and Annie Soremsou, was born
in Denmark, February- IS, 1852. llis parents
joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in 18G2, lo-
cating- at Fillmore, where they still reside. He has been
a freighter to the mining towns and in '85 engaged in
the horse and cattle business at Sevier Bridge. In '88
he removed to Sterling where he owns 100 acres of land
and his home, being a stockholder in the Sterling Irriga-
tion company, of which he was a director for five years.
He keeps about 150 head of cattle, selling the increase as
necessaiy. His wife, whom he married at Fillmore,
February 2, 1894, was Amelia, daughter of Caleb and
Cynthia Edwards, born in Manti, September 3, 1857.
They have four children: Merenus D., Electa, Amelia F.,
and an infant, living; Dora, deceased.
DENISON, HANS, JR., fanner, son of Hans and Jo-
hanna, was born in Manti, July 29, 1856. The fam-
ily emigrated from Denmark in '53, and located in
Manti, where they have since resided. Mother died here.
Hans was raised to farming and now owns sixty acres of
land at Sterling. Was married in St. George temple to
Mary A., daughter of Roland and Hannah Braithwaite,
born in England, November 9, 1858. They have nine
children: John M., Leone, Mary A., Anna M., Hyrum E.,
Edward, Roland, Myrtle and Merland.
r'DWARDS, HARRISON M., farmer, son of Elisha and
H INIaria Dusett, was born in Nauvoo, 111., February
Xr 11, 1841. The family passed through all the church
persecutions in Illinois and Missouri, losing all their
propei-ty except what was brougt with them. They
moved to Winter Quar'ters in '47, intending tO' come with
the pioneers, but mother had the consumption and died,
576 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
and father turned one of his teams over to Brigham
Young and settled near Kanesville till '52, when they
crossed the plains in Capt. Wimmer's company. They
located in Manti, where father was a prominent man,
leader in all the local enterprises, and helped to start
the early financial institutions. He was active in church
work and died in Manti a much respected man. Harrison
M. grew up in Manti and took an active . part in the
Black Hawk war, being Adjutant of Company A, minute-
men. He was in the Salina canyon engagement and did
some meritorious work. In '82 he moved to Sterling,
where he has 100 acres of land. He is a member of the
firm of Tuttle & Co. at Manti. Is president of the Ster-
ling Irrigation comi^any and was one of the prime movers
in its organization. He was one of the first to assist in
developing the Sterling coal mines and is a well-known,
enterprising citizen. Wais married in Manti March 10,
1865, to Naliomi Williams, born in Glenmorganshire,
South Wales, May 15, 1818. They have had eleven chil-
dren: Harrison, Margai*et A., Antonett, Mary S., John
W., Rosella, Solon, Ina B. and Arsenath, living; Edward
E. and Amelia, deceased.
r^DWABDS, JAMES B., farmer, son of Elisha and
K Maria, was born in Jackson county, Mo., Octobe;*
Xr 12, 1838. His parents joined the Mormon church
in Oliio and passed through all the church persecutions.
Father was imprisoned with Joseph Smith and the shock
hastened mother's death, Avhicli occurred in '47. Father
helped build the Nauvoo Temple. The family came to
Utah in '52 in Capt. Wimmer-'s train and located in
]Nranti. Father was an active man in church matters,
doing missionaiy Avork and giving freely to the cause.
He perfonned a mission to the Muddy, and went on a
mission to the States. W^as captain of a company of
seventy wagons in crossing the plains. He died in
Manti in '78. James B. grew up in Manti, and with his
brother Harrison conducted a small tannery for two
years, and then manufactured brooms. In '78 he came
to Sterling, where he now^ ow^ns a thirty-four-acre farm.
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 577
He took au active part in the Black HaAvk war, his
brother, Edward E., being- killed by the Indians while on
a mission to Elk mountains. Was maiTied in Manti July
4, ISGl, to Catherine, daughter of Albert and Catherine
Petty, born in Nauvoo, 111., in '44. They have twelve
children: Albert, Catherine M., Clarissa M., Lydia I.,
James P., Mariet L., Lewis E., AYilliam F., John T., Alice,
Georg^e Q. and Eleanor.
n DWAEDS, LOEEXZO L., farmer and cattle dealer,
K son of Caleb and Cynthia, was born in Council
\ Bluffs, Iowa, December 19, 1851. His parents
joined the Mormon church in Iowa and came to Utah in
•52, crossing- the plains in an ox-train, under Capt. Wim-
mer. They located in Manti, where he was raised. In
'84 he came to Sterling where he has since resided. Dur-
ing the Black Hawk war he carried express messages. He
has a farm of 100 acres in Sterling and 300 acres of pas-
ture and meadow land on the Sanpitch river. He has been
engaged in cattle dealing for many years and is one of
the most prominent citizens of Sterling. Was married
March 4, 1884, to Ida F., daughter of Moroni and Su-
sannah A^orhees, born July 11, 1863. They have five chil-
dren: Ida L., LeEoy, Arelious, Clinton M., and Vera E.
r^ DWAEDS, SAMUEL, dealer in general merchandise,
K son of Caleb G. and Os'uthia, was born in Ephraim
^Sr January 12, 1862. The family lived in Levan and
Tidwell's Lake and in '83 moved to Sterling. Father was
the second bishop of Ephraim, serving many years. He
took part in the Walker war and was a prominent man
and leader in all local enterprises. He died in Ephraim
in '56. Samuel was raised here and engaged in the stock
business, having horses, cattle and sheep. In '95 the
Edwards Bros, opened a general store at Mayfield with a
branch in Sterting. They sold out in Mayfield and Sam-
uel now has a large stock of general merchandise here;
can'ies about |3,000 and does an annual business to that
amount. He also carries agricultural implements,
wagons and buggies and does a good business. Is active
578 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
in cliui'ch matters and was leader of choir for some time.
Was married in Sterling February 18, 1888, to Clara,
daughter of James P. and Catherine Edwards, born in
Manti. Her parents came to Utah in '52 and settled in
Mt. Pleasant among the first, but had to move to Manti
on account of Indians. She has had six childi'en: Clara
B. and Odell, living; Blanche, Eugene, Gerald and Verna,
deceased.
FUNK, DANIEL B., farmer, son of Daniel B. and Maria
DeMill, was born in Salt Lake City March 29, 1849.
The family came to Utah in '18 and located in
Manti in '49, with the first settlers. Father helped build
the forts and lived in Manti several years, removing to
Sterling, where he took up about 400 acres of land. He
made Funk"s lake, covering ninety acres, put on a small
steamer, several rowboats, erected a dancing pavilion,
planted over 65,000 trees, and made a pleasure resort.
Father and mother died there. Daniel Gi-ew^ up a farmer;
now owns 200 acres in Sterling, with a nice residence, or-
chard and nursery. Also has 160 acres near Fountain
Green. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the
fight in Salina canyon. Has spent considerable time in
prospecting and owns several good prospects of silver,
lead nnd gold. He discovered tlie coal beds at Morrison,
since being develo])ed by the Sanpete Valley railway.
Sr)ent several months prospecting for coal for the Rio
Grande Western railway, and located sixteen quarter
sections. Was marriod in Bockville, Utah, in '68, to Maria
Terry. She burned to death in tr\'ing to save her child,
Avhich was sleeping in the house when it caught fire. Mar-
ried again to Christina Peterson of Ephraim.
FUNK, FRANK, fanner, son of Daniel B. and Mary J.,
was born in Manti September 21, 1875. His father
came to Utah in '51, crossing the plains by ox-team,
and stopped for awhile in Salt Lake City, then removed
to Manti about '53. He was one of the prominent citi-
zens of Sanpete county, taking part in the Walker and
Black Hawk war-s, and being foremost in many enter-
prises. He was the original owner and- promoter of the
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 579
noted pleasure resort called Funk's lake in bis honor.
He was marTied October 15, 1856, and died at the lake.
His wife was Mary J., daughter of George and Sarah
Pectol, born in Indiana March 24, 1836. They had seven
children: Arlisha J., Sylvia, Jesse, Alfred, Gener, An-
drew and Prank. About '74 he came to Sterling and be-
gan the construction of the lake. Frank was brought up
here and now owns fifty acres of land and is an indus-
trious and enterprising young man.
FUNK, WILLIAM D., blacksmith and gardener, son of
Daniel B. and Maria De Mill, was born in Quincy,
111., November 7, 1844. The family came to Utah
in '48 in Brigham Young's company and located in Salt
Lake City until '49. When President Young called for
settlers to locate INIanti father, motlier and three sons,
W. D., Ezra K. and Daniel B., Jr., responded and helped
settle Manti. The first winter they lived under Temple
hill and in '50 tliey built a small house, cutting out the
logs, floor, casing and necessary lumber with a whip-saw.
Father was the first to build a sawmill in the canyon,
nast of the city. He was the founder of Funk's lake, and
for severel years supplied the dealers with mineral paint
and manufactured saleratus. Took part in the Black
Hawk war, serving as an officer, and died at the lake.
William D. was raised here to farming. About '73 the
family removed to where Sterling is located and the fol-
lowing year made a ditch and turned the water into the
basin now fonning the lake. He and his boys now have
160 acres of land. He is one of the representative men
of Sterling. Was married in Manti November 7, 1863, to
Ingri, daughter of Swenj and Pernilla Sandberg, a na-
tive of Sweden. They have had seven children: Ingri
M., William, Edward D., Ezra S., Foster K. and Arsenath
E., living; Annie P., deceased.
SNOW, FRANKLIN W., farmer, son of Warren S. and
Mary A., was born in Pottawatomie, Illinois, April
23, 1851. His parents came to Utah in '53, cross-
ing the plains in an ox-train of which father was captain.
580 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
They resided in Salt Lake City, two years, then removed
to Tooele and from there to Manti; where father died in
October, 1896. Franklin W., came tO' Sterling in '79,
being one of the first settlers. He took part in the
Black Hawk war, as a home guard, and was in Ephraim
can3'on when the Indians killed some of the settlers.
Served as precinct road supervisor eleven years; Consta-
ble nine years and watermas.ter two years, and still holds
that position. He is a stockholder and director in the
Sterling Irrigation company, and president of the Elders'
quorum, and a prominent and representative citizen.
Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City,
October 15, 1873, to Alice Abigail Peacock, daughter of
Judge and Sarah. She died October 23, 1889, leaving five
chiklren: Goldie L., Ii^in D., Qydde, Edward W. and
William D. Was maiTied again, September 17, 1892, to
Maria A., daughter of Niels and Mary Nielsen, born Oc-
tober, 1859. They have two children: Bryant and Crystal.
\VI(>MAM H. SEET.Y
INDIAXOLA.
MILBURN.
Milburn is a most picturesque mountain village,
situated about five miles north of Fairview, and occupy-
ing the nicest little cove in the county. The village
was first located about '75, when Richard Graham,
the present postmaster , took up a farm. He was
followed by others, chiefly from Fairview, and the pres-
ent agricultural community was formed. The co-opera-
tive plan of constructing- irrigation canals and forming
financial companies was adopted, and a colonial farming
town completed. A co-op store was run for a time, but
tlie town being small, it was closed.
The Eio Grande Western railroad was completed
through the settlement in '90 and a flag station estab-
lished, giving a daily mail service and connecting the
colony with the markets of the world. The people are
engaged in farming, stockraising and woolgrowing, and
have erected some neat homes. One of the most notice-
able buildings in Milburn is the elegant schoolhouse
erected a few years ago. The schools are equal to any in
the county, being presided over by Prof. Eli A. Day, the
oldest teacher in Sanpete county. The district has eighty-
eight pupils and the school property is valued at
J?2,528.45.
A Latter-day Saints ward was organized in '1)0,
with James W. Stewart as bishop. The several societies
are all in a flourishing condition and peace, happiness
and prosperity prevail throughout this rural settlement.
The location is one of the best natural reservoir sites in
the State, and, with capital and business management,
could be made of inestimable value to the county as a
source of water supply for the reclamation of thousands
of acres of now desert land, and creating here one of the
most delightful pleasure resorts in the West.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF MILBURN.
BILLS, WESLEY, fanner, son of John and Elizabeth,
was born in Salt Lake City, March 6, 1850. His
father came from Pennsylvania and mother from
North Carolina. They came to Utah in '48 and located
at Union Fort, south of Salt Lake City. In '57 they re-
moved to Springville and about ten years later to Fair-
view, where Wesley was raised. In '78 he came to Mil-
bum and settled on fifty-seven acres of school land. Is
an earnest church worker and ward teacher; teacher and
librarian in the Sunday-school. He took part in the Black
HaAvk war, doinj^ his share of guarding, though only a
boy. W^as married in Fairview, May 23, 1869, to Sarah,
daughter of John H. and Mary Wilcox, born in Manti,
August 1, 1893. They have had twelve children: Wesley,
liasard, Mary E., James, Herbert, Charles, Clarissa and
Janet, living; John H., Sarah G., Maude and Orange, de-
ceased.
ERICKSON, ANDREW P., deceased, son of Lars and
Annie, was bom in Sweden, April 15, 1830. He
was raised there and was foreman over a large
f^rm. Joined the Mormon church and married, and in
'09 came to Utah, with a wife and child, and settled in
Yernon, Tooele county. In May, 1893, they removed to
Milburn, where they own a nice farm of ninety acres.
He died here October 2, 1896. Was married in Sweden,
October 27, 1855, to Ulricka, daughter of John and Anna
M. Lund mark Johnson, born in Sweden, March 13, 1821.
They had one adopted child, Matilda, widow of Orlando
Hales, who died in Salt Lake City, July 4, 1889, leaving
her with five sons: Franklin O., Carl V., Harry, Edgar
C. and Lorenzo.
/^ RAHAM, JOHN, farmer, son of Richard and Mar^',
W was born in Yorkshire, England, August 6, 1850.
^ The family joined the Mormon church, and in '62
came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Harmon's
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 583
tiaiu, and located that year in Fairview, where father
died. John was brought up a fanner, took up some land
in Milburn, and in the spring of '89 removed his family
to the place where they now reside. Was married in
Fairyiew, August 14, 1873, to Mary C, daughter of Peter
C. and Mary Jensen, born in Salt Lake City, September
5 1855. They have had twelve children: John E., Mary
E., Wilford M., Yelinda, George A., Eebecca, Tilman,
Geneva E., Maitland and Ellis E., living; Peter and an
unnamed infant, deceased.
CEAHAM, EICHAED, postmaster and farmer, son of
Eichard and ]MarT- was born in Yorkshire, Eng-
land, October 6, 1854. The family joined the Mor-
mon church and in '62 came to Utah, crossing the plains
in an ox-train under Capt. Harmon. Mother died while
on the road, father located in Fairvew, where he died.
Kichard was raised in Fairview to farm work. In '75 he
tame to Milburn and took up 120 acres of land. Now
owns 210 acres and is engaged in farming and stockrais-
ing. Was appointed postmaster in '96. Has performed
a mission to England. W^as married in Salt Lake City,
May 26, 1881, to Nellie, daughter of Ole and Sissa Las-
sen, born in Sweden, September 21, 1858. They have had
six children: Selma E., Gladys T. and George Q., living;
Neils E., Andrew L. and Ole L. deceased.
II AEKEE, HEBEE W., farmer, son of Joseph and
jl Susan, was born in Taylorsville, Salt Lake county,
/ November 14, 1858. His parents came from Eng-
land in '47 and his brother William was the first male
child born in I'tah, being born in Echo canyon while the
company was on the road. They settled in Taylorsville,
where father was bishop and a prominent citizen for
many years. Heber was raised there and came to Mil-
burn in Julv, 1888, where he has a ninety-acre farm. Was
married in' Taylorsville, June 27, 1879, to Margaret,
daughter of Otis L. and Jane Terr^-, born in Union Fort,
Salt Lake countv, August 31, 1859. They have had ten
children: Heber L., Joseph A., Myron, Leroy, Eoss, James
E. and Edna, living; Martha A., Ellis and Benjamin, de-
ceased.
584 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
IJ OUSKEEPEE, THOMAS J., farmer, son of John and
jl Elizabeth, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 10,
' 1837. His parents joined the Monnon church among
the earliest members, and in '50 removed to Iowa. In '52
they came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train un-
der Capt. Harmon Cutler, and located in Provo, They
removed to Fairview in '60 and lived in the fort. Father
taught school there in winter of '61, in a little log school
and meeting-house, with slab seats and desks. In '68
they removed to Payson. Thomas returned to Fairview
in '75 and in '78 came to Milburn and took 100 acres of
land. He now owns eighty acres, which he cultivates.
Took an active part all througii the Black Hawk war.
Was married in Fairview, January 19, 1865, to Missouri
el., daughter of John and Ruth Owens, born in Linn
county. Mo., August 17, 1841. They have five children:
Sarah J., Permelia C, Jolin T., James E. and Mary E.
JENSEN, PETER C, fanner, son of Christian and Bo-
letta, was born in Denmark, Februaiw 18, 1833.
Joined the Mormon church in '53 and came to Utah,
crossing the plains in Capt. Olson's company, and reached
Salt Lake City October 5, 1854. In '58 removed to Eph-
raim and in '50 to Mt. Pleasant among the first settlers.
Assisted in building tlie fort and lived in it for some time.
Had a twenty-acre farm, but in '65 went to Richfield to
help settle that countiw; returned to Mt. Pleasant when
the settlement was broken up by Indians, losing all he
had. Took part in the Black Hawk war, as a minute-
man, and was in many skinnishes. In '70 removed to
I'airview, and in '79 to the present home, two miles north
of Milburn, where he owns thirty-seven acres and 160
acres near Fairview. Is an active member of the church,
and for several years presided over liis ward. Was mar-
ried in Denmark in November, 1853, to Mary Christensen.
She died in September, 1887, leaving three children:
Mary C, Peter C. and Alma. Second mfe, married in
Mt. Pleasant, January 15, 1865, was Kirsten Jensen, born
in Denmark, March 27, 1843. She has ten children: Annie
Iv., Endir C, Hans P., James, Neilsena, Joseph, Hyrum,
Ellen, Wilford M. and Stella L.
HISTOKY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 585
JONES, EZRA B., son of Bishop James N. and Sarah
A., was born in Provo, Utah, March 29, 1856. The
family were from Zanesville, Ohio, and passed
through all the persecutions of the Mormons in Missouri
i^L'd Illinois, having their home burned and losing nearly
all they had in Nauvoo. Father was with Joseph Smith
in the early days of the church and was always a prom-
inent churchman. He was among the first setttlers in
Moroni, Mt. Pleasant and Fair^'iew, where he was the
first bishop. He died in Fairview in '66. Ezra was raised
in Fairview and engaged in freighting produce to the
ixining camps. In '88 he came to Milburn, bought a small
farm and secured a one-half interest in a sawmill east
of the town, where he was engaged four years in getting
out mining and other timbers, under contract. In May,
1893, he leased the Huntington coal mines, east of Fair-
view, which he has since operated. Is an active Demo-
crat and was Justice of the Peace four years. Was mar-
ried in Fairview, May 23, 1884, to Sarah J., daughter of
Thomas J. and Missouri J. Houskeeper, born in Fairview,
November 4, 1865. They have had seven children : Thomas
N., Zora G., Ivy Z. and Hazel C, living; Ezra B., Elva J.
and Delia P., deceased.
rr\ OWEE, WILLIAM E., farmer and stockraiser, son
/ 1 I of Henry and Elizabeth, was born in Springville,
/ i Utah, November 10, 1854. The family removed to
Fairview in '62, where he was raised. In '77 he came to
Milburn and now owns 120 acres of land one a'nd one-
half miles north of town. In '87 he went on a two years'
mission to Alabama. Was second counsellor to the pre-
siding elder before the ward was organized and is now
first counsellor to the bishop. Was married in Fairview,
June 6, 1875, to Emily E., daughter of James and Eliza-
beth Stewart, bom in Provo in '57. They have nine chil-
dren: William E., Elizabeth, Elmira, James B., Elzada
P.., Francis M., Melissa, Moroni and George H. Second
wife was Cecelia, daughter of Peter C. and Kirsten Jen-
sen, born in Mt. Pleasant. She has had four children:
Henry A., Edgar and Clarence, living; Kirsten M., de-
ceased.
586 HISTORY 01 SANPETE COUNTY.
STEWAET, EDMOND W., farmer, son of James and
Elizabeth, was born in Provo, Utah, July 4, 1854.
The family was among the early settlers of Fair-
view, where Edmond was raised on a farm. In the spring
of '77 he removed to Mil burn and now owns a good fifty-
acre farm. Was married in Fairview, December 15, 1876,
to Leeva T., daughter of Otis L. and Leeva T. Terry, born
in Union Fort, Utah. They have had ten children: Otis
Ij., Clarence L., Loretta, William P., Alameda, Valeria,
Francello and Ora L., living; Edmond D. and Eosanna,
deceased.
STEWART, FRANCIS M., farmer, son of James and
Elizabeth, was born in Provo, Utah, Februaiy 2,
1856. The family removed to Fairview among the
first settlers, where Francis was raised. He worked in
the canyon and was intei'ested in the first portable saw-
mill used in Fairview. Came to Milburn in '83, bought
a farm, and now owns sixty-eight acres of fine land, with
I)ienty of stock and good buildings. He assisted in or-
ganizing the Co-op store, being one of the largest stock-
holders and a member of the board of directors. In '87 he
went on a six months' mission to the Cherokee Nation in
Iidian Territoiw. Was married in Fairview, April 18,
1875, to Amanda, daughter of William A. and Almira
Allred, born in Ogden, Utah, Februaiy 13, 1857. They
have had ten children: Eflie E., James W., Vernial, Jet-
tah, Loran, Freeman and Deveral, living; Francis, Millie
and Elmina, deceased.
SERRY, ORSON M., farmer and stockraiser, son of
Otis L. and Fanny M., w^as born in New York State,
January 25, 1845. The family joined the Moimon
church in '43, came to Utah in '52, lived in Salt Lake and
Weber counties, then removed to Fairview among the
early settlers. Orson was raised in Fairview to farm
work and in '77 came to Milburn, where he has a good
farm of 120 acres and a homestead of 160 acres on Goose-
berry^ creek. He is interested in farming and stockrais-
ing. Took an active part through the Black Hawdi war,
being in a skirmish at Fish lake and in many trips after
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 587
the Indians, when they made raids on the settlers. Was
married in Fairview, December 10, 1866, to Margaret,
daughter of John and Elizabeth Houskeeper, bom in
Philadelphia, Pa., September 24, 1844. They have had
eleven children: Sarah E., Orson J., Fannie M., Heber C,
Francis L., Loretta G. and Ernest L., living; Margaret
iM., Emma J., Mary A. and George F., deceased.
1 A\NCE, GEORGE H., fanner, son of Isaac Y. and Mar-
\J tha, was bom in Salt Lake county, Utah, September
14, 1849. The family removed to Fairview in '59,
among the first settlers. George was only a boy, but
took part in the Black Hawk war as a minuteman. Was
raised to farming and has followed the business. Was
married in Salt Lake City, December 20, 1869, to Mary,
daughter of John and Susan Wakefield, bom in Potta-
wattamie county, Iowa, April 20, 1850. They have had
nine children: Martha, Sarah, Julia, Myron, Byron, Alice
and Marinda, living; Mary E. and George H., deceased.
1 /aNCE, ISAAC Y., deceased, one of the first settlers
\j of Fairview, later of Milburn, son of John and
Sarah, was bom in Tennessee, December 29, 1818.
\^'hen he was 5 years of age the family removed to Mor-
gan county, then to McDonough county. 111. He joined
the Mormon church in '40 and in '47 came to Utah, in
Capt. Grant's company, reaching Salt Lake City October
11, 1847. In '49 he removed to Union Fort, and in '59
came to Fairview, assisting in building the fort. The wo-
men were left in Mt. Pleasant while the men constructed
the fort. Isaac received twenty acres of land and a build-
ing site in town. He took part in the Indian wars. Was
counsellor to the first bishop for several years. Has al-
ways followed farming and in April, 1897, removed to
Milburn, where he has twenty acres of land. Was mar-
ried in Hancock county, 111., November 23, 1840, to Mar-
tha E., daughter of Stephen H. and Catherine Yeager.
Wife died in Mt. Pleasant, June 5, 1866, leaving six liv-
ing children: Mary, George, Isaac W., Joseph S., Hyrum
M. and Parley P. Married again to Annie C. Johansen .
She has three children: Isaac W., Boletta and Deseret.
588 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
I I ^HEELEE, GEOEGE A., farmer, stockraiser and
\XJ woolgrower, son of Thomas A. and Ann, was
born in South Cottonwood, Salt Lake county, Jan-
uary 4, 1858. His parents emigrated from England in '53
and located in South Cottonwood, where he was raised
at various kinds of work. In '86 he bought 160 acres of
land, three miles north of ]Milburn, where he now resides
and is engaged in stockraising and woolgTowing. Was
married in Milburn, November 25, 1887, to Thursa M.,
daughter of John H. and Laura Nav, born in American
I'erk, February 15, 1870. She died July 15, 1889.
INDIANOLA.
]u(liaiK»la is situated in the northern end of Sanpete
county and occupies that hii>h mountain retreat known
as Thistle valley. The country was donated to the San-
pitch Indians by I'resident Briii'liam Youn<;' on behalf of
the Moimoii church, and has been held by them as a per-
petual home. In '78 Hyrnm Seely and William H.
Seely homesteaded two' quai-ter sections of land in the
valley and be,iian stockraising-. The next year John Spen-
cer was sent in by tlu^ 3Iormon church as a missionaiT, to
oifianize a. ward and preside as bishop. A few years later
Mormon A^. Selman, Hyrum N. Tidwell and David D.
Tanner came in and took up homestead claims. The set-
tlement was then fairly organized with church and
schools and David D. Tanner established a dairy and
cheese factory. Monnon Y. Selman became an Indian in-
terpreter ami public official and at present is Justice of
the Peace, road supervisor, school trustee and presiding
elder of the Avard. A store was started by Kichard II.
Spencer, who is the present merchant and general imple-
ment dealer. The Rio Grande Western railroad was con-
structed through the valley in '1)0 and connected the set-
tlement with the commercial world.
The settlement has a population of about 200 people
engaged in farming, stockraising and woolgrowing. The
Indians are quiet, peaceable and industnons, ])ursu-
ing their daily avocations in the same manner as'
their white neighbors. Petei' Peterson, the present
bishoj), was appointed in '92 and seiwes the people with
perfect satisfaction, being an earnest and conscientious
worker. The location is delightful, the climate suitable
for dairying, farming and stockraising and the surround-
ings are inviting to lovers of niral life. The present
school population numbers fifty-four and the valuation
of school property is *275 for house, grounds and fin uisli-
ings.
19
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF INDIANOLA.
PETERSON, BISHOP PETER, son of Andrew and
Annie M., was born in Fairriew September 27, 1860.
Tlis parents emigrated from Denmark about '53
and in '60 located in Fairview. Father was bishop for a
time and a prominent and influential citizen and large
farmer. He died January 20, 1873. Mother is still living
in FairvieAA'. Peter Avas raised a farmer and Avas a clerk
for Swen and Lars Nielson for two and one-half years.
In '92 he was appointed bishop of Indianola and moved
here, Avher-^ he is engaged in farming. Was a member of
the City Council of FaiiwieAv tAVo years, served as one of
the presidents of Seventies and went on a mission in '88
to the Southern States, laboring in Virginia. Was mar-
ried in St. George Temple December 11, 1878, to Celestia
>!., daugiiter of Otis L. and Sarah H. Teny, born in
Fairview December 28, 1860. They have eight children:
Samelia, Petei' L., Maiw M., Sarah C, Andrew L., Ara-
minta, Lucilla H. and Laurin Y.
SEELY, IIYRFM, fanner and stockraiser, son of Jus-
tus \y. and Clarissa J., Avas born in Salt Lake City
March 29, 1848, being one of the first children born
in Utah. Tlie family located in Mi. Pleasant in '59, where
he Avas raised on a farm. In -(iii he went east after emi-
grants. He came to Indianola in the spring of '73, and
Avith his brother J. W. took up 160 acres of land, Avhich
they later let the church have. In '75 he moved his fam-
ily here and lias since been engaged in farming and stock-
raising, having a nice farm of 160 acres. Is first counsel-
lor to the bishop and for tAvo years was presiding elder
and acting as bishop. Was married in Salt Lake City
Februaiw 27, 1871, to Maiy A., daughter of Henry and
Susannah Goldsbrough, bom in Salt Lake City October
21, 1852. They have had eleven children: Clarissa S.,
Amelia M., Hyriim E., Sarah E., Lodica M., Alvin W.,
James R., Clyde R. and Orange L., living; Henry A., de-
ceased.
I
HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 591
SEELY, WILJ.IAM H., sou of Justus W. and Clarissa
J., is oue of the largest fanners and stockraisers of
the county, wa« born in San Bernardino, California,
October 25, 1852. The family removed to Mt. Pleasant
with the first settlers and William was raised there on a
farm. He Avent to Salt Lake City when 18 years old and
was employed eight years in Frank Armstrong's mill.
When 21 he filed on IGO acres of land, where he now re-
sides, and now owns 400 acres in the county. He is one
of the largest cattJe-raisers in northern Sanpete, having
about 200 head. Has made his home in Indianola. since
'73; is a member of the Mormon church and a prominent
citizen of the county. He was married in Salt Lake City
December 29, 1877, to Charlotte L., daughtei* of Levi B.
and Hannah Johnson Eeynolds, born in Pleasant Grove,
LTtah, November 4, 1856. Thej' have had nine children:
William B., Eichar-d B., Justus B., Benjamin F., Lau-
reuee A. and Lottie, living; George W., Oswald W. and
Molen H., deceased.
SELMAN, MOBMO:^ Y., farmer and stockraiser, son
of Isaac and Margaret, was born in Wales July 4,
1855. Father died there and in '66 mother and six
children came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Raw-
lins' ox-train and located in Pay son. Mormon went to
Wellsville and lived with a sister until '74, when he went
to St. George and worked on the Temple. He returned
to Payson and in '77 was called to Indianola as an Indian
missionaiw. Learned the Indian language and is an in-
terpreter. Is the tithing clerk, ward clerk, road supervi-
sor, Justice of the Peace, school trustee, leader of the
choir and presiding elder. Was mamed in St. George
Temple March 21, 1877, to Louisa J., daughter of Thomas
E. and Jane Daniels, born in Paysou. She had one child,
Inez, and died December 3, 1881. Second wife, married
in Salt Lake City November 29, 1878, was Lavinia, daugh-
ter of George and Maiy Williams, bom in Birmingham,
England, Februaiy 16, 1859. They have had nine chil-
dren: Martha A., George V., Joseph H., Lavina J., So-
phia, Isaac and Robert W., living; Rachel E. and Alma
G., deceased.
592 HISTOiiY OF SANPETE COUNTY.
SPEXCEE, RICHARD H., merchant, son of John and
Lodica, Avas bom in Parson, Utah, October 12, 1862.
The family came to ludianola in '74, father bein<>-
called here as a missionaiy to the Indians, and was ap-
pointed bishop, holding the position till his death, Au-
gust 14, 1891. Mother died in Utah county September
17, 1890. Richard was raised on a farm, and in '85 and
'86 was superintendent of the Co-op store. In '89 he
opened a store of his own, where he carries a general
stock of goods needed in a country store and does a good
business. lie is also a farmer and sheep raiser, owns 700
acres of laud and is making a specialty of thoroughbred
Cotswold sheep and doing much in breeding up the native
herds. AVas married in Salt Lake Cit\^ February 14, 1884,
to Annie, danght(^r of Levi B. and Hannah Reynolds,
born in ]\It. Pheasant I'chniaiy 22, 1862. They have six
children: Leo, Lfxlica, Henry M., Hattie, Vard and
Aui-elia.
7" IDWELL, WILLIAM X., son of John and Jane, was
{^ born in Clark county, Indiana, October 30, 1831.
The family joined the Monuon church among the
early members, and when William was 8 years old re-
moved to Xauvoo, Illinois, where they were in the church
persecutions. In '47 they removed to Council Bluffs and
in '52 came to T'tah, father being captain of a fifty in
crossing the plains. They settl<Ml in IMeasant Oroye and
in '59 removed to ^It. Pleasant and assisted in building
the forts, living inside for tAvo years. William took pai"t
in the Black lla\\'k war, was Mayor of the city for some
time and had eommand of the militia. In '76 he removed
to Indiauola, Avhere lie owns 160 acres of land, and he and
his sons are engaged in fanning and stockraising. He
served as Justice of the Peace till '90, when he became
blind. A^'as registration officer for several years. AVas
married in Pleasant Grove March 1, 1857, to Maiw E.,
daughter of John A. and Phoebe Reynolds, bom in Alton,
111., October 2, 1837. They haA'e had ten children: Wil-
liam X., John AV., Maiwett., Taylor, Lillian and Phoebe,
living; Thursey, Orange, Sarah and an infant, deceased.
EMERY COUNTY.
EMEKY (BOUNTY Avas orj>auized by aiitliority of an
act of the Legislative Assembly, passed February
12, 1880, and Avas a pai-t of the vast domains of San-
pete. The territory comprised all of eastern Utah noAv
embraced in Grand and Carbon counties, and consisted
of much unexi>lored mountainous country, rich in min-
eral deposits and other natural resources. The name
was given in honor of Hon. George E. Emeiy, then acting
Governor of Utah, and a niuclM''espected Federal official.
Samuel JeAvkes Avas appointed Probate Judge, Elias Cox,
Jaspei' Peterson and AMlliam Tavlor, i^v., Selectmen.
On the second Monday in March, 1880, the court met at
the residence of N. P. ]Miller, on CottouAvood, and com-
pleted the county oiga.nization. The first officers ap-
pointed Avere Emanuel Bagley, Clerk and Recorder; W. J.
Shelton, vSurAeyor and I'rosecuting Attorney; E. Curtis,
Sr., Sheiift'; J. K. Reid, Treasurer, and Oscar Crandall,
Assessor and Collector. At a later session of the court,
held at the I'esidence of J. K. Reid, James AVoodward A\'as
appointed Justice of the Peace, being the only officer of
this class in the county. All officers were api)ointed to
hold until the general election in August, 1880, Avhen a
full set of officials Avas elected. Castle Dale Avas made
the county seat, and the neAV diA'isicm took its place
among the group of countievS in the then Territory of
Utah. Its rapid progress and present most remarkably
prosperous condition attest the fact that the pioneers
A\^ere men of energv and determination.
594 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
In '55 a company nnder A. N. Billings was sent out
from Manti to colonize the eastern portion of Sanpete
county, which had never be<?n explored. The little band
passed through Castle valley to the present site of Moab,
where they located and built what has since been known
as Mormon fort. But, the Indians did not approve of
such encroachments upon their domains, and after a
two days' siege, forced the colonists to abandon the fort
and return to Manti. No attempts were made during
the following twenty years to settle east of the Wasatch
mountains, and the people of Sanpete were content to lo-
cate in different places in that valle3\ The Indians held
the eastern slope and all of Castle valley as a herding
ground for pasturing horses and cattle stolen fi'oni San-
pete.
During the Black Hawk war the minutemen and
militia, under such commanders as Gen. W. S. Snow, A.
C. Van Buren, X. F. Guyman, John L. Ivie, E. Curtis and
Orange Seely, made fi'e(iu('nt trii)s through portions of
Castle valley in pursuit of marauding Indians, and the
most obseiwing ones noticed the many beautiful locations
and expi'essed n desii'e to found new homes in this sec-
tion. But the soil looked diffei-ent from that in Sanpete,
and the water supply did not appear suflicient to justify
colonial settlements, and every proposition was i^egarded
as futile. The Government sur^-eyor, A. D. FeiTon, with
a corps of assistants, entered the valley after the treaty
of peace had been concluded with Black Hawk, and sur-
veyed and platted several sections. Settlers were in-
vited to enter upon the lands, but most everybody hesi-
tated because they thought the soil Avorthless and the
countiw too isolated.
At a conference of Sanpete stake, held in Mt.
Pleasant in the fall of '77, Hon. Orange Seely was ap-
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 595
pointed and set apart as bishop of all that district of
Sanpete lying east of the Wasatch mountains. A com-
pany of frontiersmen was called to accompany the bishop
to Castle yalley with a yie\y to locating and building-
homes. Among those called were E. Curtis, Sr., N. 1\
Miller, James Jensen, Andrew Jensen and seyeral others
who later became identitied with the lise and progress of
EmerA' county. The pioneers built roads and bridges,
and cut passes through the mountain canyons to open a
highway between the two yalleys, and selected suitable
places for the location of towns when the spring of '78
admitted of remoying their families, stock and household
effects.
In the spring of 'IS Elias Cox, Jehu Cox, Ben Jones,
William Ayery, Anthony Humbel and others located on
Huntington ci-eek and claimed seyeral homesteads situ-
ate<l along the banks of this stream. The only eyidence
of settlement up to this time was a ditch constructed by
James McHatton, a cattleman, about three miles west of
the present town of Huntington. The company under
Orange Seely located on Cottonwood creek, and put in
ciops of grain and yegetables. Another colony was
settled this spring on Ferron creek; William Taylor, Sr.,
and \A'illiani Taylor, Jr., with Mads Larsen, Xick Larsen,
Joseph AVrigly and others, comprised this company. At
the same time Syly ester Wilson and brother, with their
families, and Charles S^yasey and brothers, located at
what was for some time known as Wilsonyille, on the old
Gunnison trail.
A colony was begun at what Ayas tliiii known as the
Muddy, now Emery, by Casper Christensen and Lund
brothers of Spring City. Canals were constructed and
crops planted, but the Lunds soon became discouraged
and abandoned the place. Tliomas Farrer and sons lo-
596 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
cated the same sjiriug- at Blake, now Gieeu IJiver, and
were joined by several others, who located claims and
built irrigation canals for reclaiming the desert. The
several attempts at settlement were more or less success-
ful, and in the fall of '78, fair crops liaA^ng been har-
vested, many families removed from Sanpete and joined
their liusban<ls and ])arents, who had paved the way to
new homes in tli<^ chosen valley of future ])rosperity.
The settlers had harvested fair crops, ,and their families
were not invited to entirely dei^titute homes or empty
granarievs.
Ill the fall of '78 the Moiiiion clnirch authorities
made a second call for Castle valley settlers, at a confer-
ence held in JManti, and several men responded. Among
these wei'e J. K. Keid, Andrew Auih^-son, Samuel Jewkes
an<l son, Peter Hansen, llyium Cook, Cliristen Jensen
and many others from Manti, E])hraini, Mt. Pleasant,
Spring City, Fountain (ireen and I'^airview. Some fam-
ilies were from American l'^)rk and f)ther Utah county
points. During this ytsir an o\('rlan(l mail route was
established between Salina and Ouray, Colo., the mail
going over the (Junnison trail, through Castle valley, a
distance of 250 miles, with no settlement in this sectioii
except at Wilsonville. A committee consisting of J. K.
Beid, Orange Seely, -Jasper Peterson, David Latimer and
James Peterson forniulated a petition and sent to Wash-
ington, D, C, asking for the creation of a ])ostoffice, to be
known as Castle Yale.
The department recognized the necessity for a ])ost-
ofllce, and on June 1, 1879, J. K. Keid received a commis-
sion as postmaster, but the name wais changed to Castle
Dale. The office was located eight miles from the mail
route and the postmaster was c(unpelled to go to Wilson-
ville and open the mail sack, for some time, until Novem-
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 597
ber 21, 1879, when Castle Dale was given a separate
pouch, and the people took turns at eaiTying the mail,
without anv compensation. In the spring of '80 the
route was chang-ed by way of Castle Dale, and in a few
weeks a second office was created at Ferron, with Wil-
liam Ta.ylor as postmaster. In June of this year the peo>
pie of Hunting-ton wei^e granted a postoffice, with M. E.
Johnson postmaster, and a special route was established
from Castle Dale, with E. Curtis as contractor. Offices
were also established at Blake, with J. T. FaiTer post-
master', and Wilsonville, with Sylvester Wilson post-
master.
During the year '79 many people visited Castle val-
ley' with a view to locating homes, and in the fall about
twenty young men fi'^om Manti located Orangeville and
had W. J. Shelton survey the townsite. J. K. Keid do-
nated eighty acres and Andrew Anderson forty acres of
their homesteads, to be divided into town lots, and the
place was established. With the incr-ease of towns and
settlers came the desire for a county organization, and
home protection for the isolated and small colonies. The
county seat of Sanpete was fully 150 miles distant during
the winter season, when the longest route had to be trav-
eled by team, on horseback or on snowshoes, and the trip
was often a very hazardous undertaking. A committee
consisting of Emanuel Bagley, Elias Cox and J. K. Eeid
formed a petition asking for a new county, and the Leg-
islative Assembly of '80 granted the request.
The first grist and saw mill in the county was
brought by team, in the fall of '79, from Fountain Green.
The machineiy did not arrive until in November, the
oxen having to pull the heavy wagons through snow two
feet deep, in crossing the mountains. Samuel Jewkes
and sons owned the mills, and had formed a sort of unit-
598 HISTOBY OF EMERY COUNTY.
ed order copartnership be'fore removing to Castle valley.
The old burrs weiie put in place and horses used for
grinding, the same as fann chop mills. As the winter
was most severe, but few teams were able tO' pull the
sweepstakes for the mill, the only available horses being
owned by J. K, Reid, N. T. Guyman, Jr., and Andrew An-
dei'son were kept busy chopping grain, which was used
for man and beast.
When the spring of '80 came on, after a most severe
winter, cattle were found dead in all parts of the valley.
The animals would seek shelter around some cedar trees
and stand thei'e until frozen to death. The Price river
valleys, Huntington, Ferron and Muddy creek bottoms
were perfect boncA^ards, the results of nianj' hundred cat-
tle frozen or dying from starvation. An illustration of
the inclement weatlier and dangers of getting away from
the settlements is the fact that no one could be found to
volunteer to haul in Christmas goods, even at 10 cents a
pound for freight fi'om jManti. The energetic merchant,
however, was not to be baffled in getting Santa Claus
trinkets for the children, and J. K. Eeid, Joseph T. Bur-
nett, M. E. Johnson and John Wakefield crossed over
snowbanks eight feot deep and carried some goods from
Manti.
The hazardous jouraey was made through Salina
canyon by tramping paths through the snow and leading
three pack horses loaded with sugar, coal oil, candies and
lamp chimneys. While rounding a ledge one pack ani-
mal fell an<l rolled down the bluff fifty yards or more,
but was dug out of the snow uninjured. The men were
fatigued and cold and sought a small keg of alcohol in
the pack of the horse that rolled over the ledg-e. When
the keg was found the cork was gone and the liquor
wasting in the snow. They picked up snow and alcohol
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 599
and ate it to obtain strength to continue the journey. The
liquor caused a sudden numbness, which made them fear
death was approaching, and they tramped all night
through the stomi to reach their wagon, which had been
left on the east side of the mountain.
After a tedious, tiresome and almost impossible trip
the men reached Castle Dale and distributed Christmas
toys and candies to the children. Many pages could be
devoted to relating stories of narrow escapes by cold,
hunger and privation endured by those brave men in the
earh' days, but this incident will suffice to show the per-
ils incidental to settling in an isolated countiy, with no
railroads and high mountains lying between them and
the base of supplies. But the pioneers of Castle valley
were men who braved the dangers of isolation and con-
quered the arid deserts to found homes for themselves
and children, whei'e peace and iDlenty Avould smile upon
the future generations and children would rise up and
bless tlie bold pioneers who opened the pathway to this
chosen vale.
In the spring of 'SO many new settlers located in dif-
ferent parts of Castle valley, and new irrigation canals
were constructed to tap the different streams. The Kio
Grande Western railroad was graded into Utah during
this season, and those who sought employment found
plenty of work, while the market for farm products was
the best, and the year closed with brighter prospects and
more bounteous supplies for families and domestic ani-
mals. The prices for various farm products this fall and
winter were the highest ever recorded in this valley. Oats
sold for five dollars and wheat three dollars per hundred
pounds. Onions found a ready cash market at 10 cents,
and cabbage 8 cents a pounds, eggs 30 cents a dozen, but-
600 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
ter 40 cents, potatoes 5 cents and carrots 3^ cents a
pound.
Emery stake of the Oliurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints was organized during the fall of '80, and the
several Avards became a part of the new ecclesiastical
division. The oflficers were (\ (1. Larsen, president;
Orange Seely, first counsidlor, and Rasmus Justesen, sec-
ond. 1'liese men were representative and entei'x>rising
citizens, whom every man regarded as responsible lead-
ers, and their wise counsels prevailed throughout the
stake for tlie benefit of the people. The stake then in-
cluded all of Emery county and extended to fields as yet
unexploi'ed ; but wherever a colony had been formed the
bishopric was orgauiz<'d church societies instituted and
all tlie ordeis of the Latter-day Saints were formed, as in
tlie older settlements. This made the people feel more
at home, even though many miles from relatives and
friends of youth, and genc^ral contentuieut and happiness
reigned throughout the county.
The l*i<)U(xn' grist mill was built at Orangeville dur-
ing the year of 'SO. I^umber was saweil from long leaf
pine trees cut along the banks of Cottonwood creek, near
where the mill stands. The sawing was done by hoiise-
power. A penstock was built and the mill run by water
power. This enterfn'ise marked a new epoeh in Emery
county^ history, as flour could be proetired at home, and
families that had been compelled to live on chop feed
now had first-class flour and real home-made biscuits.
The leaders in this work wei-e Samuel Jewkes, J. K. Eeid,
J. C. WoodAvaiMl and others, who had more time than
money and were forc-ed of necessity to build the mill for
the benefit of themselves, their families and the hardy
pioneers then scattered at diffrent points throughout the
valley. Grain was grown at ever}^ settlement and hauled
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 601
to Orangeyille to be made into flour or chopped for feed
for cows and horses.
The year '81 marked the beginning of more prosper-
ous times for all of Emery county, and the peoi)le em-
braced the many opportunities offered for making new
homes. The Rio Grande Western railroad was graded
across the Buck Horn flat and in Salina canyon, and the
citizens expected soon to have the steel highway of com-
merce at their doors. But in this they were disappointed,
although millions of dollars were expended on the route
through Castle valley the line was finally completed in
'82, being built along Price river and thirty-three miles
north of Castle Dale. Although disappointed in not get-
ting the railroad at that time the i>eople still hope to see
the main line of the Rio Grande Western constructed on
the old grade through Salina canyon, and some day, no
doubt in the not very distant future. Castle valley will be
the main thoroughfare' across the continent.
A\'hen the Rio Grande Western railway was com-
pleted, the first carload of farm machinery that came into
Emery county was shipped to Pleasant Valley Junction,
and from there hauled to Price by the construction en-
gine, for J, K. Reid, who assumed all responsibility in
case of loss in passing over the new roadbed. The star
route mail line was then abandoned and mail for the
Emeiy count)^ offices came by rail to Price, and was car-
ried by contractors to the several olflftces. Diu'ing the
year '82 a postolfice was established at Muddy, now Em-
ery, with Casper Christensen postmaster. In '83 a daily
mail route was established, and every day, except Sun-
day, mail pouches were delivered at Price. This placed
all of Castle valley in direct communication with the
world, and the general news was received through daily
publications.
'602 HISTOEY OF EMERY COUNTY.
In the year '90 the Legislatuire passed an act creat-
ing Grand co-ujity, and all that por-tion of Emery lying
east of Green river and south of the Bro^n Buttes was
given the new county. This county took most of the rail-
road taxation from Emery, and as many of the largest
cattle owners were in the section of the Book and La,
Salle mountains, much of the revenue of Emeiy was cut
off and became the property of the new division. Moab
was made the county seat, and a county organization was
-effected.
In '90 the census was taken by the General Govern-
ment, and the population i^turned for Emeiy was 5076,
divided among the settlements as follows: Blake, 375;
Brocks, 50; Cleveland, 111! Castle Dale, 409; Emen^ 240;
Ferron, 399; Hunting-ton, 738; Lawrence, 107; Molen,
134; Orangeville, 353; Trice, 502; Scofield, G80; Spring
Dale, 12; Spring Glen, 137, and Wellington, 230. The
population of Grand county this year was only 541, as re-
turned by Joel Shomaker, the United States census enu-
merator for that county. Many of the new colonists in
both counties were young men seeking homes, hence the
number of families was not so great as in older settled
communities. The population was then less established
than at present, some being transients seeking new loca-
tions.
In '92 a fight was made for the removal of the county
seat from Castle Dale to Price, and the usual animosities
consequent to new county divisions were stirred up, but
better counsel prevailed, and the change was not accom-
plished. A fine brick courthouse was erected in Castle
Dale, at a cost of about |5000, and the question of remov-
ing the county seat was settled permanently. The regu-
lar sessions of the Seventh Judicial District court for
Emery county^ are held here, and the people are contented
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 601?
because perfect harmony exists in all that pertains to
legal transactions at the county seat, and an air of per-
manency pervades all circles. The county officials
throughout the entire history of development have exer-
cised good judgment in the expenditui'e of public funds
and none but efficient men have occupied positions of
trust.
The Ijegislature of '94 granted the petition for creat-
ing a second division of Emeiy, and Carbon county was
organized. This again weakened the public funds of
Emery county by taking away much of the railroad mile^
age, and many business houses and herds of stock that
had before been assessed and licensed in this county.
The population of Emeiy county as given by the sta-
tistician for '95 was 4390, after having been divided twice
since the formation in '80. In entering the county from
the north on the mail route the travelei? first reaches
Cleveland, which in '95 had a population of 507; then
comes Hunting'ton, with a population of 987; Lawrence,
population 190, and Castle Dale, population 533. Fol-
loA^'ing■ the stage line, the next town is Orangeville, popu-
lation 672; then Ferron, population 549; Molen, popula-
tion 206, and Emery, population 481. On the southern
border are Green River, population 133, and Woodside,
population 132. These figures were given in '95, being
the last official enumeration, and the population of each
place has increased since that date. In Castle valley
proper the towns are located from three to twelve miles
apart, while Green Eiver and Woodside are stations on
the Eio Grande Westem railroad.
Castle valley obtained its very significant title from
the innumerable castles or peculiar stone formations
standing as sentries upon the mountain peaks and rim-
rocks surrounding this lovely vale. In many instances
604 HISTOBY OF EMERY COUNTY.
these tall steeples are tiftj miles distant and present
most striking figures and characters. The stone is of a
sandy formation containing many alkaline mineral sub-
stances and gradually wastes away with the years of ex-
posure to weatlier changes, and many picturesque figures
are formed by the remaining piles or pyramids of ce-
mented stone.
No section of the Great Rockies contains such vast
and inexhaustible deposits of coal as are found near the
base of the Wasatch mountains. Some of the outcrop-
ping veins are thirty feet in width, and many i)rospects
measure four feet or more on the surface. The supply is
beyond even an estimate, as the veins extend for miles
through the canyons and along the base of the moun-
tains. Tf a, railroad was constructed through tli(^ valley
within marketable distauce of the now undevel<)])(Ml coal
fields, thousands of trainloads of the very best fuel could
be placed upon the market at prices that would astonish
the most conseiwative promoter. This valley then offers
a virgin field of development for every manufacturing en-
terprise that can be successfully planted in the Great
West.
Marble of the finest (luality lies uncovered yet in its
native condition, in great (quantities in the Cedar moun-
. tains. Gold, silver and copper have been discovered in
the bluffs of the San Rafael, and one company, under the
management of J. E. Bi"owning, has sunk a 600-foot shaft
in prospecting for pi'ecious metals. The work, it is re-
ported, has not been in vain, as excellent returns have
been received, and the company continues its operations
in fond expectation of finding something of gi'eat value.
Among the other metals and minerals abounding in the
different sections of the county are : Alum, sulphur, gyp-
sum, asphaltum, magnesia, salt, kerosene, lithographic
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 605
stonie and miueral wax. ^Nlany good prospects remain
without any attempt at development, while others are
l>ein«>' uncovered and preparations are made for active
work.
Emery county has over 1100 miles of irrigating ca-
nals and ditches, constructed since "78, at a cost for labor
and materials of about |200,000. The work of building
these canals, dams and flumes required no money, as
labor was the basis of every transaction, being co-o|>era-
tion of individual energies without any monetary consid-
eration. One magnificent specimen of what can be ac-
complished by poor men without capital, through union
of labor for colonial good, is the immense tunnel cut
through the mountain at Emery to shorten the canal at
least two miles. When this work was completed and the
Avater was turned in the people whose crops were too be
saved and homes blessed engaged in a, general jollifica-
tion and feast of r-ejoicing at the mouth of the tunnel.
The citizens of Emeiy county are enterprtsing and
industrious. Many fine brick residences have been
erected and niunerous homes ai'e' suiTounded by weli-
kept grounds.. The county has thre'e roller mills, one
burr mill, several steam saw and shingle mills, supplying
abundant building matei-ial. Each town has gen-
eral merchandise stores apparently doing a good busi-
ness. The retail liquor traffic is limited to one saloon,
located at Castle Dale, the county seat.
The San Rafael mountains have long been regarded
as a safe retreat for thieves and outlaws, aud Emery
county has been shunned by some people because of the
existence of the famous "Robbers' Roost." But the vigi-
lant officers of the law have made such inroads upon
those dark hiding-places as to almost exterminate the
bands of outlaws. In the early days George P. Billings,
606 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
the pioneer Sheriff of Saui>ete, succeeded in capturing
some of the desperadoes. James Bums, late lamented
Sheriff of Sanpete, was shot by some characters whom he
attempted to arrest, and who have since eluded all pur-
suit by hiding in these impenetrable canyons. In '97
that bold Emeiy county Sheriff Azaiiah Tuttle wajs, shot
and made a cripple for life by a noted outlaw. Since then
some have been killed, others captiu'ed, and the band
almost broken up.
The official census of '95 showed that Emery county^
had 552 farms, of which 523 were free of mortgages.
There wei^e 15,622 acres under imgation, 2528 acres of
pasture lands under fence, and 28,574 acres unimproved
and susceptible to reclamation and cultivation by the
construction of new iiTigation canals. Emery had in '95
the following animals: Milch cows, 1736; range cattle,.
4234; horses, 2829; swine, 1560; goats, 770; sheep, 36,061,
with a few mules. The farm products reported werei
Wheat, 69,543 bushels; corn, 8041 bushels; oats, 54,547
bushels; barley, 660 bushels; alfalfa, 10,524 tons; wild
hay, 619 tons; potatoes, 12,653 bushels. The fruit acre-
age was 150 acres of different varieties. There were 2173
hives of bees, making 25,690 pounds of honey. The in-
dustrial concerns numbered ten, and there were fifteen
stores in the county.
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.
The following list comprises the names of those con-
nected ^A'ith the official history' of Emery county
since '78. Hon. Orange Seely was chosen in '77 as
bishop of the whole country east of the mountains. He
was a Selectman of Sanpete county and secured an ap-
propriation of |500 to assist in building a road over the
mountains in the fall of '79. The first County court, or-
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 607
^anized March 8, 1880, consisted of Samuel Jewkes, Pro-
bate Judge; E. Ck>x, William Taylor and Jasper Peterson,
Selectmen; Ema^nuel Bagley, Clerk and llecorder; E. Cur-
tis, Sheriff; J. K. Keid, Treasurer; Jos. S. Thornton, Su-
penntendent of Schools; M. J. Shelton, Surveyor, and H.
O. Crandall, Assessor and Collector. The sum of $10 per
year was fixed as the salary of the Treasurer. The as-
sessed valuation of the county was |500,000.
At the general election held in August, 1880, the fol-
lowing officials were elected: Elias Cox, Probate Judg^;
J. W. Seely, William Taylor, Sir., and H. S. nollingshead.
Selectmen; Samuel JeAvkes, Treasurer; M. J. Shelton,
Prosecuting Attorney and Surveyor; J. L. Brasher, As-
sessor and Collector, was also appointed Sheriff to fill a.
vacancy from resignation. March 6, 1882, the court fur-
nished a log room in which to meet, at a cost of |50. June
5, 1882, Anthon Neilson was appointed Selectman to fill
the vacancy occasioned by thfe resignation of H. S. Hol-
lingshead. July 6, 1882, E. Bagley resigned as County
Clerk and S. H. Cox was appointed to that position, but
failed to qualify, and Job Whitney was appointed. C.
G. Larsen, Jr., was appointed Tl'ea surer to fill the posi-
tion of Samual Jewkes, resigned.
At the general election in August, 1882, Orange
Seely was elected Probate Judge; J. W. Seely, A. Neilsen
and William Taylor, Sr., Selectmen; J. K. Keid, Attor-
ney; J; L. Brasher, Sheriff, resigned aiud 11. S. Loveless
was appointed, June 2, 1884, Joseph Denisen was ap-
pointed' County Clerk, with O. J. Andersen deputy,
March 26, 1885, A. Neilson resigned as Selectman and J.
E. Johnson was appointed to fill the unexpired term. In
August, 1885, James Woodward, W. H. Branch and J.
W. Seely were elected Selectmen; W. W. Crawford, Clerk
and Recorder; J. D, Kilpack, Assessor and Collector; Jas-
608 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
per Eobertson, Probate Judge. The election in August,
1887, resulteil in the election of M. W. Molen, Selectman;
E. H. Cox, Surveyor and Supei-intendent of Schools, and
in December A. J. Allen was appointed to the office of
County Selectman to fill a vacancy caused by the death
of James Woodward.
In August, 1888, A. Ballinger was elected Prosecut-
ing Attorney, and held the position over one tei'm, when
he resigned, and J. K. Eeid was appointed. During tl^is
year the County coui't obtained aid from the Territory
and constructed bridges on the Cottonwood, Price and
Huntington streams. In June, 1889, O. J. Harmon was
appointed Selectman to' fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of A. J. Allen. The same month Mrs. A. J.
Shipp was appointed quarantine physician for the coun-
ty. At the general election in August, 1889, E. Cox, W.
G. Petty and J. T. Balleutyne wei'e elected County Se-
lectmen and L. M. (Jlsen Superintendefi't of Schools.
Balleutyne resigned and (). D. Allen was appointed Se-
lectman, and in '90 Allen resigned.
In '90 Carl AMlberg wa^ elected County Clerk, H. G.
Matliis Selectman and J. S. Iloyt was appointed quaran-
tine physician, instead of E. M. Moore, resigned.
At the election in August, 1891, L. P. Ovesen and ( \
E. Larsenj wei'e elected Selectmen, and W. C. Burrows
was appointed to fill the vacancy occasioned by the resig-
nation of H. G. Mathis. September 5, 1892, Hon. Orange
Seely was appointed Probate Judge ajid J. K. Reid was
appointed Attorney to fill the unexpired term of A. Bal-
linger, resigued. The election in '93 i-esulted in electing
H. M. Fugate, E. H. Cox and J. L. Boulder, Selectmen;
Wyatt Bi^an, Assessor and Collector; H. G. Mathis,
Sheriff; Chris Johnson, Prosecuting Attorney; W. J. Tid-
well, Surs-es-or; Carl Wilberg, Clerk, and R. C. Miller,
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 609
Treasurer. In April, 1894, Herbert Savage was ap-
pointed I'robate Judge. The county of Carbon was cre-
ated this year and J. L. Boulder resigned as Selectman,
Lewis Larsen filling the vacanc}, and H, G. Mathis re-
signed as Sheriff, A. Tuttle taking his place.
At the general election in '94 Lewis Lai*sen, P. C.
Burch and J. C. Duncan were elected Selectmen; O. J.
Sitteriid, Clerk and Recorder; Dr. W. P. Winters was ap-
pointed quarantine iDhysician. In November, '96, the
first general election under Statehood, A. O. Wood, R. P.
Kasmussen and Nephi Williams were elected Commis-
sioners; William Howard, Prosecuting Attorney; E. C.
Miller, Tl^ea surer; O. J. Sitterud, Clerk and Recorder; M.
C. Bryan, Assessor; A. Tuttle, Sheriff; W. S. Hinkin, dep-
uty sheriff and janitor of the courthouse.
PROPERTY VALUATION.
The property valuation of Emeiy county in '80 w^as
only 1500,000. Since then the counties of Grand
and Carbon have been created and the present val-
uation is over |1,000,000.
In '98 the valuation by precincts was as follows:
Castle Dale |103,T40
Cleveland 49,550
Desert Lake 3,230
Emery : 112,709
FeiTon »B,904
Green River 12,(531
Hunting-ton 145,274
Lawrence 29,031
Molen 33,108
Orangeville 89,524
Woodside 13,231
The school population for the county was 1,755 and
the total estimated population of the countj' was 0,500.
CASTLE DALE.
Castle Dale, the county seat, is situated orn a mesa,
on tbe north side of Cottonwood creek, two and one-half
miles below Orangeville. The town was located by
Orange Seely, Sanford Forbush and M. J. Peterson and
until '81 was a part of Orange^-ille. In the summer of
'81 the townsite was surveyed and a separate Avard
created. The present population is probably 750, and the
people are actively engaged in farming and stockraising.
There are four stores, a flouring mill, harness shop, burr
mill and other places of business located here and all ap-
pear to be in a prosperous condition. In '92 a brick
courthouse was erected, and since then several brick resi-
dences have been built by the enterprising citizens. The
Latter-day Saints academy of Emery stake is located in
this town and an elegant building is under process of
construction..
Two district schools are maintained and the best
teachers obtainable are employed to instriict the 222
childi'en within the prescribed school ages. J. Y. Jensen
is bishop and Peter Frandsen and Seth Allen are counsel-
lors. Oastle Dale is a great honey-producing town; fruit
grows in abundance and vegetables are the best. Witli
proper market facilities and the completion of the pro-
posed railroad through the county canning factories,
creameries, flouring mills and other factories are possible
additions to the future city. The Seely and Wilcox ditch,
the Jeffs, the Blue Cut, the Wilberg and the Mammoth
canals carry water to Castle Dale and her several thou-
sands of tillable acres, producing an abundance of
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 611
cereals, alfalfa, ]x>tatoes, fruits and vegetables. The
Emery Oountv Pioneer, the only paper published in the
county, is issued here weekly by Lynch & Jameson.
Castle Dale is connected with Price by telephone,
and by this means has direct telegraphic communication
with the world. Daily mails are deliyered by stages and
the people enjoy cosmopolitan priyileges eyen though
situated several miles from the railroad. Regular ses-
sions of the Seventh District court are held here and the
place is an important point to all residents of Castle
valley.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF CASTLE DALE.
n XDERSEN, FEEDEKICK, farmer and woolgrower,
r\ son of Anders and Annie K., was born in Denmark
/ Augiist 28, 1850. He joined the Mormon church in
■72 and came to Utah, locating at Little Cottonwood,
where he worked in the smelters and at railroading. Then
removed to Fountain Green and in November, 1878, came
to Castle Dale. Now owns a fann of about thirty acres,
a nice residence and 2500 sheep. Has held the position
of watermaster and is a stockholder in the Blue Cut and
Mammoth canals. Is president of the Ninety-First quo-
rum of Seventies and a prominent man in church and
civil affairs. Was married April 5, 1875, to Hannah,
daughter of Christian and Karen Jensen of Fountain
Green. They were manned in the Endowment House,
Salt Lake City> and have ten children: Frederick, Anna
C., Joseph, Hannah 0., Dena, Emma, James E., Neils C,
Parley and Ervin.
f\ NDERSON, C. P., Justice of the Peace, engineer and
H carpenter, son of Paul C. and Marew, was born in
/ Denmark, September 24, 1861. His parents joined
the Mormon church, father died in '69, and in '72 the
612 HISTORY OF EMEKY COUNTY.
famil}^ came to Utah, locating at Fountain Green. C. P.
learned the trade of a carpenter and is a natural machin-
ist. He came to Castle Dale at the time of the earliest
settlement and removed here permanently in '86. Was
married in Castle Dale, December 16, 1887, to Anna,
daughter of Frederick and Carrie Ottosen, born in Den-
mark, September 30, 1869. He has been engaged as an
engineer and cai'penter and owned a sawmill twenty-two
miles northwest of town, until M)7. Is an active poli-
tician and chairman of the Democratic party for Castle
Dale precinct. He has held numerous minor offices and
is at present Justice of the Peace.
BOKKESON, I». C, blacksmith, son of N. H. and Han-
nah Maria, was bom in Salt Lake City, August 3,
1854. When he was 18 months old his parents re-
moved to Spanish Fork, where fatlier built the first house
in that settlenxMit. They then went to Mt. Pleasant,
where father toolc i)art in the Johnston campaign and the
Walker and Indian wars, being a Ca])tain. P. C. Served
iis a minutenian during the Black HaAvk war. W^as mar-
ried Mi\\ 11, 1872, to Mary E., daughter of Tom and Maiy
A. Kinney of Fillmore. He came to Ferron in October,
188D, where he worked as a blacksmith, and in Febru-
iivj, 1891, being elected Sheriff, removed to Castle Dale.
He located the North canal in Ferron and was head
natermaster some time. Is now a member of the board
of directors of the Castle Dale canal and interested in a
steam thresher. Is a member of the Elders' quorum and
a representative man. His children are: Emma, Hettie,
Elizabeth, Julia, Elsie, Charlotte, Lidia, Stenia, Edith,
Peter, Erven and Pearl, living; and Charles, who died at
the age of 26 years.
BKANDON, GEOEGE W., liquor dealer, son of W. W .
and Margaret, was born in Mt. Pleasant, June 8,
1871. His father was a United States deputy mar-
shal and City Marshal of Mt. Pleasant for many years,
(reorge grew up in Mt. Pleasant and worked in the mines
of Park City for some years. He came to Castle Dale in
October, 1897, and opened his present place of business,
HISTOKY OF EMERY COUNTY. 613
where he has a fine saloon and pool hall, and dispenses
choice wines, liquors and cigars. His place is the only-
one of the kind in Elmeiy county, and he does a profit-
able business. \yas married in '92 to Blanche, daughter
of John and Maggie Nicholson of Mt. Pleasant. They
have three children: Earl, Harrj- and Hugh.
FRANDSEX, PETER, farmer, son of George and Carry
N., was born in Ephraim, October 15, 1858. His
father came from Denmark about '53 and settled in
Box Elder county, afterward located in Ephraim, where
he served as a minutemau through the Black Hawk war,
being in most of the engagements. He died at Price in
'97. Peter resided in Sanpete county till -91, when he
removed from Mt. Pleasant to Castle Dale. He has a
farm of eighty acres and is engaged in a small way in
stockraising. Is second counsellor to Bishop Jensen and
a teacher in the Sunday-school. Was a ward teacher for
some time and is now a member of the High Priests quo-
rum. He was married in Mt. Pleasant, November 10,
1883, to Tine, daughter of Frederick and Carry Ottosen,
born in Denmark. They have six childi^n: Tine, Carry
E., Joseph P., Ethel T., Elmer and Esther.
M T^DSON, THOMAS, farmer, was born in England, De-
n cember 10, 1817. He came to Utah in '50 and settled
' in Salt Lake City. Removed to Kaysville, thence
to Manti and finally to Castle Dale. He now has a farm
of 155 acres and is engaged in farming, having formerly
given his attention to the stock business. Is interested in
the Blue Cut canal and one of the prominent fai-mers of
Castle Dale. Was married in :Manti to Diana, daughter of
Samuel and Sarah Ware. She died, leaving eight chil-
dren: Alice, Louisa, Frank, Samuel, Belle, Laura, Jessie
and Ruth.
JAMESON. ALEXANDER, farmer, son of Alex and
Prine, was born in Provo, May 18, 1859. Father came
to Utah in '19 and located in Salt Lake City. In '52
he removed to Provo and in '66 went to Goshen, where he
died. Mother still resides in Goshen. Father understood
614 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
the Ute language and served as an interpreter, aiding
tlie settlers in recovering much of their property stolen
by Indians. He also acted as a drummer during the Black
Hawk war. Young Alexander graduated from the B. Y.
Academy at Provo in the class of '91, and came to Castle
Dale the same year, taking charge of the Emeiy Stake
Academy, as principal for three years. He then taught
three years in the district schools and engiaged in mer-
chandising. Now owns a farm and is engaged in farming.
Is president of the Mammoth Canal company, superin-
tendent of the Sunday-school and patriarch of the stake.
Was married in Salt Lake City in -81 to Millicent, daugh-
ter of Joseph and Dorothy Ferris, They Uave eight chil-
dren: William A., Millicent, Jennie D., Leali Prine, Ar-
thur E., Claia 31., Annie Lev and Joseph L.
JEFFS, LORENZO, stockraiser, son of AVilliam and
Emma, was born on the plains, September 14, 1856.
The family came to Utah and located at Manti. In
'82 they caiue to Castle Dale. He uoav has a faini of about
thirty acres and is engaged in the cattle business. He
also owns a brickyard and has stock in the Mammoth
canal. Is a member of the Seventies quorum. Was mar-
ried in FJiirview, Se]»tember 13, 1883, to Harriet, daugh-
ter of John and Sarah Lanscott. They have had seven
children, live of whom are living and two boys deceased.
Harriet L., born March 7, 1888; A. Luella, October 7,
1889; Lorenzo, November 11, 1891; Stella, September 20,
1895, and Hazel E., May 21, 1898.
JENSEN, NIELS C, farmer and apiarist, son of Cliris-
tian and Annie X, was born in Denmark June 15,
1826. He joined the Mormon church in Denmark
and came to L"t«h in '66, crossing the plains in an ox-
train under Capt. Reynolds, and located at Fountain
Green. Took part in the Black Hawk Avar as a home
guard. Served two years as water-master in Fountain
Green and was a shareholder in the Co-op store. Has
been for many years a ward teacher. He did about ten
years' missionary work in his native land before coming
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 615
to Utah. Cauie to Castle Dale in '1)0 and has since been
engaged in farming and beekeeping. Was maiTied in
Denmark July 7, 1853, to Kai'-en, daughter of Sii'e and
Johannah Jensen, born Februaiy 13, 1828. They have
had nine children: James C, Johannah, Andi-ew, Maiy,
Maria, John Y., Xiels and Joseph, living; and Soren, de-
ceased. John Y. is bishop of Castle Dale, being ordained
April 17, 1898, by Francis M. Lyman. Niels C. has foi'ts-
three grandchildren.
rf\ ILLER, EICHAKD C, County Treasurer, son of
ill Niels C. and Petrea, was born in Aalborg, Den-
/ V mark, November 11, 1851. He gTew up in his na-
tive land and served seven months in the army before
coming to the United States. In '78 he came to Utah and
in" '80 his parents located at Manti, where they now re-
side. He was engaged in Sanpete for several years as a
farmer and shoemaker, and was married in Mt. Pleasant
October 21, 1880, to Caroline Xeilsen. She died August
21, 1892, leaving three children: Agnes, Dagma and
AYillaixl. Was married again in Manti Temple June 14,
1891, to Martine Jacobsen. In the fall of '84 he came to
Castle Dale and engaged in farming. Now has a good
farm of 100 acres. ^Vas elected County Treasiu^r in '92
and re-elected twice, being a competent, capable and
trustworthy man. He is connected with several impor-
tant irrigation enterprises and an actice, energetic and
industrious citizen, always interested in the upbuilding
of his town and county.
OLSUN, HENNING, farmer and buildei-, was born in
Denmark June 30, 1830. He joined the Mormon
church in '57 and came to Utah in '01, locating at
Spring City, where he resided for twenty-two yeai-s.
Came to Castle Dale in '74 and was bishop here for nearly
fifteen years. He took part in the Indian wars while a
resident of Sanpete and assisted in building the fort at
Ephraim. Was the originator of the Mammoth Canal
company and has been a prominent builder in Emery
cou.ntv. Among the buildings he constructed are the
616 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
meeting-houses at Ferron, Huntington and Lawi'ence.
He owns about eighty acres of fine farming hind and is
engaged in farming and stockraising. AVas maiTied in
'54 to Cecelia Justesen, wlio died, and he marr4ed Chris-
tine Mortenson, Martha Lanev, O. 01 sen and Maria Sim-
monson. He has ten living children^, Lewis, Henning,
John, George, Maiy, Amelia, Ebenezer, Abenedad, Sev-
inoui' and Victor.
OLSP^N, V. L., AA'oolgrower, son of Henning and Maria,
was born in Spring City, Utah, February 27, 1875.
His paji'ents emigrated from Denmark and were
among the first settlers of Sanp<^te county. The family
came to Castle Dale in '82 and noAV reside here. V. L.
has been engaged in woolgrowing since '94; now has a
herd of 5,000 head, one-half being his own. Was married
in Castle Dale August 17, 1807, to Maria, daughter of
Soren and Maria Hansen, boru in Fountain (Jreen, Utah,
September 11), 1877.
OLSOX, OLE, liijuor dealer, was born in Sweden March
4, 18()4. He came to I^tah in '(U) and settleil in Salt
Lake City. In '70 he remo^^d to Mt. Pleaisant and
remained tlu^re till '0(>, when he came to Castle Dale and
entered into i)artnership with W. A\'. Brandim in the sa-
loon business. They have a first-chiss place. He was
engaged in the sheep industiw while in Sanpete and is
still a wool grower, and a, promising young man.
PETElxSEN, JOHN, fanner, son of Michael ami Serine,
was born in Norway January 5, 1844. He came to
Utah in '55 with his mother, who resided in Span-
ish Fork foa^ three years, then i-emoved to Mt. Pleasant.
In '65 he was called to help settle Richfield and assisted
in building the first canal in Sevier county. Was first
counsellor to the bishop of Annabella. The Indians drove
out the settlers and he returned to Mt. Pleasant, where
he lived a short time and went to Spring City. Took an
active part in the Black Hawk war and was in the Fish
lake engagement, a. skirmish at jNTarysvale and wounded
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 617
ill the right ami and j^houhler while iii an eiicouiiter near
Spring* City. He came to Oastle Dale in '87 and has since
resided here. Was school teacher for five years. Is a
me'inber of the High Priests' quorum and a pi^ominent
man. Served as a. missionary to Nonvay from '77 to '79.
Is a stockholder in the jMammoth Oamal company. Wa^
married in Mt. Pleasant March 7, 1861, to Emma Moi'ten-
seu, born in Dennia.rk Mainh 7, 1844. She died at Anna-
bella March 9, 1866, leaving eight children: Joel F.,
Sar-ah, Leoletta, Albeit D., Oharles O., Ernest W., James
A. and Mary C. Was nian4ed again in '87 to Jane C,
widow of James O. Snow, former president of Utah stake,
in Sterling, Sanjie-te county. They have no children.
PETERSON, JAMES, farmer and mei'chant, son of
Rasmus and Metta, was born in Dennia.rk April 28,
1858. The family, consisting of father, mother and
four children, came to Utah in '(56 in Abner Lowiy's com-
pau3'; both parents and a brother died of cholera befoi'e
reaching Salt Lake City. The remainder of the family
located in Mt. Pleasant and all died except James. He
gTew up in Mt. Pleasant and Avas married there October
16, 1879, to Annie E., daughter of Niels and iNIariji C.
Johansen, born in Denmaik January 13, 1860. They have
had nine childi-en: Elsina M., Annie J., Sephronia, Par-
ley, Leo, Delbert, Vein and Myrtle, living; and James E.,
deceased. In '78 he came to Castle Dale and in October,
1879, brought his family here and located. He now owns
a nice farm of 150 acres. He opened a general store in
'94 and carries an assorted stock of well -selected mer-
chandise. Is an active and enthusiastic church worker,
being Sunday-school superintendent, a member of the
High Council and of the stake board of education. He is
an enterprising business man and interested in every-
thing of benefit to the town and county.
[REYNOLDS, FRANCIS M., farmer, son of Levi and
|T Hannah, was born in Mt. Pleasant, Utah, July 4,
V 1865. He grew up thei-e and learned the trade of a
miller. In '86 he came to Castle Dale and engaged in
618 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
milling, after one rear bet-oniing siiperinteu»1ent of the
Eagle flour mill, and run it for six years. He has a farm
of eighty acres. Is a member of the High Council, assist-
ant superintendent of Sunday-schools, a home missionary
and an earnest and indnstrioiis citizen. Was maiTied in
Manti Temple to Diantha, daughter of Horen and Han-
nah Anderson, born January 1, 18()(>. They have live
childi\^n: Francis M., Kose H., l.illian, Elmer L. and
Priel E.
SEELY, HON. OKANGE, son of Justus W. and Clar-
issa J., was born in Lee county, Iowa, February 20^
1843. The family removed to Council Bluli's in '46
und the following year i*eached Salt Lake City. Father
went to California in '49 and became a pioneer in that
State as well as in Utah. In '59 they settled in Mt. Pleas-
ant. Orange grew up there as a farmer and took up
thii'teen acres of land. He was married in Mt. Pleasant,
July 24, 1803, to Hannah, daughter of Hans and Chasty
Olsen, a native of Sweden. They have had nine children:
I'mma J., Hannah, Orange, Sarah, Chasty, Heniy A.,
Mary B. and Ethel, living, and David R., deceased. He
became interested in sheep and was about the first suc-
cessful wool glower in ]\ft. Pleasant, owning as high as
5000 head and at the same time conducting a farm and
engaged in stockraising. Owned a third interest in the
Twin Creek sawmill, the fii-st one in Mt. Pleasant; was a
paii: oAvner in the first steam sawmill, and interested in
the Co-op store, tanner^' and all local enterprises. Was
the first City Marshal and member of the Mt. Plasant
(;ity Council many years; served six years as Selectman
«>t Sanpete county. He was appointed bishop of the
North ward of i\[t. Pleasant, by President Brigham
Young, and held that position four years. In '77 he was
set apart as bishop of Castle Aalley ward, then compiis-
ing Carbon, Emery and Grand counties. He located the
fowns of Ferron, Castle Dale and Huntington. Served as
bishop until '80, when he was appointed first counsellor
to the stake president. Was appointed Probate Judge of
Emer-y by President Harrison, August 5, 1892, and served
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 619
four years. In '94 he was elected a membtr of the Legis-
lative Assembly ou the Kepiiblican ticket, and served in
the upper House. He has held numerous local offices and
been instrumental in establishing many enteiTprises. The
Seely Bros, grist mill was erected by himself and
brother. He owns fine farms in the county and is in
exery way a most representative and respected citizen.
During- the Black Hawk war he seiwed as Captain of Mt.
Pleasant cavalry^ and was in the Fish lake, Grass valley,
Thistle valley and other engagements, having his horse
wounded in one battle.
SEELY, jrt^TUS W., son of Justus A\'. and Clarissa -1.,
was born in Salt Lake City, June 25, 1850. The
family moved to Mt. Pleasant in '59, where he was
3'nised to the occupation of farming. He married Feb-
ruary 2o, 1872, Anu:i E., daugliter of William I'\ and
Anna Hawley Keynolds, born in Pleiisaut Grove, Utah
<ounty, November 18, 1851. They had eleven children:
Justus W., William J., Clarissa E., James W., Hyrum,
Joseph, Anna, Stella, Karl A. and Elnnra, living; Orangv
M., deceased. After his marriage Mr. Seely began
life for himself as a stockraiser. In '77 he took his cattle,
about seventy -five head, and 300 he had taken to herd,
into Castle valley. In October, 1879, he moved his fam-
ily to Castle Dale; on the way his iirst daugliter was
born on the mountain top. Mr. Seely is now extensively
interested in sheep, owning about 4500 head; has a fine
farm of 210 acres and one of the finest residences in
town. He also owns the Eagle flouring mills, thirty-bar-
rel capacity. In '80 he was elected County Commissioner
on the People's ticket and twice re-elected. In '90 he
joined the Eepublican party and has since been one of
its active members, four years was chairman of the local
club and has been a delegate to most of the State and
county conventions. He has always taken an active part
in educational matters and many years was a member of
the stake board of education and a liberal subscriber to
the stake academy. His wife was thrown from a carriage
November 18, 1895, and died the same day. He again
620 HISTOKY OF EMERY COUNTY.
married September 16, 1896, to Mary, daughter of James
c'.nd Cliasty Jorgensen, who was born in Mt, Pleasant,
>»'oYember 2S, 1S63. They ha^■e one chikl, Jennie.
SHIPP, MRS. S. J., postmaster, daughter of Ira and
]\[ary A. McDonough, was bornin Somerville, Miss.,
May 12, 1814. She resided in her native State
tLrougliout the War of the Eebellion, then removed to
Louisiana in '66. Later slie came to Utah and hnated
a^ B('aver, where in '73 slie was married to Austin Shipp.
'Jliey lived in Beaver over twenty years, where he was a
leading merchant and superintendent of th Co-op store.
In '88 they came to Castle Dale and secured 160 acres of
knd. He died IMay 5, 1894, leaving her with four living
cldldren: James, Alic(% Kent and Xettie, and Eddie, de-
ceased. She was ap])ointed i)ostni aster in "93 and has
held the office ever since.
SORENSOX, JACOB, was bora in Denmark, November
8, 1854. Tie joined the Mormon church and came
across the ocean in '80, on the steamer "Wiscon-
sin.'' Located at Fountain Green, where he served as mill-
wright in the Phoenix mill foi* four years. lie then re-
moved to Provo, and after a residence of two years, came
to Castle vall(\v and settled at Ferron, I'emoving later to
Castle Dale, where he now resides. He owns a beauti-
ful home and fami of about sixty acres, and is a mill-
wright, builder and cai])enter. Is proprietor of the Pio-
neer planing mills, stock liolch^r in the Blue Cut and Mam-
moth canals and owner of an individual irrigation canal.
M'as a wai'd teacher several years and president of the
Eiders' quorum. Was married in July, 1875, to Matilda,
dau<Thter of Rasmus and Karen Peterson, born in Den-
uiark. They have had thirteen children, eight of whom
are living: Clara, Nina, Alfred, Emma, Elvn, Blanche,
Selma and Eva.
5HO:\rANDER, DANIEL T., teacher, son of Peter and
Ingra of Epliraim, was born November 28, 1870. His
father took part in the Indian wars in Sanpete
and Circle valley and was a prominent man in the early
HON. ORANGE SEELY.
CASTLE DALE.
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 621
settliug of Saupete and Piute. D. T. was edu-
cated in the district schools aud attended the
B. Y. Academy two years, gTaduating- iu the
class of '94. He came to Castle Dale in Sep-
tember, 1895, and has been engaged as a teacher
since his arrival here. Is now building a fine residence
in town, and fanning about sixty acres of land. He is
one of the counsellors in the Y. M. M. I. A., assistant
superintendent of the Sunday-school, stake tithing clerk
and an energetic and promising young man. He is a
shareholder in the Mammoth Canal company. Was mar-
ried in the Salt Lake Temple, September 18, 1895, to
Sarah Jane, daughter of Samuel and Isabella Aiken of
Spring City. They have one child, Lucia Eulea, born
July i9, 1896.
I I ^INTERS, WILLIAM P., M. D., druggist and mer-
\XJ chant, son of Hyrum and Elizabeth, was bom in
Tooele county, April 24, 1869. The family re-
moved to Mt. Pleasant when he was an infant and father
is still living there, a well-known and prominent man.
William P. was brought up in Mt. Pleasant and came to
Castle Dale, where he is doing a good business.
20
CLEVELAND.
Cleveland was settled in '85 by parties from Ilunt-
ington and Scofleld. The water of Huntington creek
being so low during '86 and '87, many deserted the
place and returned to their former homes. But, in '88,
H, H. Oviatt and sons, S. N. Alger, John Alger, and
others entered upon this lovely site with a determina-
tion to make a town and carve out homes from the native
desert. The present town has a population of about 500
people, with 150 school children. The town has well-
conducted stores and a large two-storv' seliool building
partly finished. The settlement has a daily stage and
mail service and public telephone coniiection w^ith Price.
Thie Cleveland canal, constructed at a cost of |30,000', ex-
tends twenty-five miles and carries water to the farms
and gardens.
The people are energetic, devoted to their homes and
the building up of the county. Many natural resources
of good climate, excellent soil, abundant fuel and close
proximity to market make of Cleveland a desirable loca-
tion. L. P. Ovesen is bishop and manager of the Co^op
store. Sophus Olsen is the postmaster and one of the
merchants. The soil produces excellent gi^ain and
grasses. Orchards and vineyards flourish and beekeep-
ing is a valuable industry. The townsite is filling up
with new houses being erected by the farmei'S, who are
locating in the colony for educating their children and
enjoying the social privileg"es. Cleveland is destined to
become an important point in Castle valley and her citi-
zens are ever on the alert for obtaining all possible indus-
tries for creating additional commercial activity.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF CLEVELAND.
CARSEX, LEWIS, farmer, sou of Rasmus and Caro-
line, Wiis born in Denmark, July 10, 1838. He came
to Utah in '53, crossing the plains in Oapt. Fos-
gren's company, and located the first winter in ]Mnnti.
In the spring of "51 he went to Ephraim and helped settle
the town and build the fort. He took part in both In-
dian wars, and was Captain of a cavalry company in the
Black Hawk war; still has his commission from the Gov-
ernment. He was in the engagements in Saliua canyon,
Grass valley and Ephraim canyon, and was woundeil in
the left leg. Served as City Marshal and Constable
while in Ephraim. In '89 he came to Cleveland, wbere
he now has a home. Has served as Justice of the
Peace three terms, and as County Commissioner. Was a
director in the Cleveland Canal company. In 'Gl aud "03
he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. Ho is a
member of the Seventies quorum and an honest, respect-
ed citizen. Was married in Ephraim May 1, 1861, to Thur-
sa, daughter of Andrew and Hannah Whitlock, born in
Nauvoo, 111., Sept. 22, 1814. They have had eleven chil-
dren: Lewis A., Thui'sa L., Minnie Y., Charles A., r>el-
roy, Annie M., Kisty, Sanford, Mary and Hannah C, liv
ing; Myrtle, deceased.
nr\ cFARLANE, HON. PAELAX, son of Duncan and
I I I Maiw, was born in Sterlingshii-e, Scotland, May
' V 11, 1828. He learned the trade of a stonecutter,
seiwing an apprenticeship of five yeai"s in Glasgow. In
'51 he emigrated to Utah and located at Ephraim. He
removed to Gunnison in '63, and remained till '69, wlien
he returned to Ephraim. Served as Mayor of the City of
Ephraim for elexen years, Probate Judge of Sanpete t^vo
years, and as notaiy public for many yeai^. During the
past twelve years he has been unable to work on account
of losing his eyesight. In '95 he came to Cleveland,
624 HISTORY OP EMERY COUNTY.
where he has a forty-three-acre farm, and is living a re-
tired life. He was always an active public man in Ka^i-
X>ete county, taking a leading part in local and general
political and ecclesiastical affairs. He was married in
Ephraim, first to Jane McGibbon, a native of Glasgow.
She died in Gunnison in '66, leaving three children: Mary,
Parian and William. Second wife was Louisa, daughter
of James and Mary A. Bailey, married February 14, 1S70.
TJiey have two daughters: Sopliia and Agnes.
OLSEN, SOPHUS, postmaster, son of Jorgen and
Paulina, was born in Denmark, November 14, 1864.
The family came to Utah about '69, and located in
Ephraim, where pai-'euts now reside. Sophus grew up
and was married there Januarj' 21, '85, to Thursa Larsen.
In '88 they moved to Cleveland, where he has a small
store, and in A])ril, *U8, was appointed postmaster. They
have four children: Ada, Malinda, Luverna and Estella.
OYESEX, BISIJOJ* L. P., son of J. A. and Maria, was
born in Denmark, October 25, 1852. Tlie family
joined the Monnon church and in '63 emigrated to
Utah, locating at Ephi'aim, where father now resides. He
was brought up in Ephi'aim to farming, and learned the
trade of a carpenter and joiner, working at the business
for several years. In '82 he went on a mission to Den-
mark, and had cliai-ge of the Frederichaven branch. Lie
was married in Ephraim May 18, 1874, to Louisa, daugh-
ter of Jonas H. and ]\Iaria K. Otterstrom, bor-n in Salt
Lake City, Febiiiary 16, 1858. They have had eleven
children: Louis P., Aurelia M., Algenora L., Gene\"i,
Clarence D., Sarah J. and Moroni I., living; Parley P.,
Urania, James and John, deceased. In '86 he removed
to Huntington and engaged in farming and stockraising,
and in '91 came to Cleveland, where he has a nice farm.
He now owns about 400 acres in Huntington and Cleve-
land, and is engaged in farming and stockraising. The
Co-op store was started in '92, he being one of the origi-
nators, and is the present manager. He was appointed
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 625
bishop of Cleveland iu the fall of '90, and set apart by
Apostles Anthon H. Limd and Abram H. Cannon. He
has held many local offices, was County Commissi; m-r
one term, and in '96 elected to the State Legislature. He
owns a nice residence of brick and stone, and is one of
the representatiye men of Emeiy county.
OA^IATT, HENRY H., farmer, son of Ira and Ruth E.,
was bom in Pennsylyania, June 17, 1832. lie
caine to Utah in '51, crossing the plains in an ox-
train, under Capts. Kelsey and Allred. Stopped in
Farmingtou one year, then remoyed to Soring City i]i
'52. The settlers were driven out by Indians in '53, and
spent the winter in Manti. In the spring of '54 he went
to Ephraim and assisted in settling the place and build-
ing the fort. He took an active part in the Black Uawk
war as a minuteman; was in the engagement in Epiirnini
canyon, from which he had a narrow escape, his horse
being shot from under him. In '65 he went to Circle
valley, in Piute county, and was Treasurer of the county.
He came to Emery county in '83, residing on the San
Rafael for one year, then removed to Huntington in Octo-
ber, 1881. In '88 he came to Cleveland, where he now
resides, and is engaged in farming. He was the fii-st
postmaster of Cleveland, holding the position till July 1,
1898. Served as school tnistee for six years. Is a mem-
ber of the High Priests' quorum, and Avas a ward teacher
several years. Is one of the directors of the Co-op store,
and trustee in the Cleveland Irrigation company, of
which he was one of the organizers. Was married in
Springtown, February- 1, 1853, to Sally R., dauglde- of
Andrew and Hannah^A. Whitlock, born October 9, 1828.
They have eight children: Amanda A., Henrj- H., Han-
nah A., Ruth A., Andrew D., Beman L., George T. and"
Nora E.
QASMUSSEN, RASMUS O., farmer, son of Ove and
y\ Elsie M., was bom in Denmark, March 22, 1851. He
V came to Utah in '65, with his mother and sister, and
located in Ephraim. Took. an active part in the Black
626 HISTOEY OF EMERY COUNTY.
Hawk war, standing guard, and was run out of Ephraim
fields by Indians, who oliased him to the tOA\n, About
'76 he moved west of Ephraim and helped build the
West Point IiTigation canal. He resided thei'e till '85,
when he came to Cleveland, and after a short residence
was compelled to move to Huntington on account of
scarcity of water. Again returned to Cleveland and
helped build the Cleveland canal, being director for two
seasons and wateimaster two years. He has a farm of
seventy-four acres, and is engaged in farming. His crops
were lost two seasons in succession because of high Ava-
ter, but he has recovered from the losses, and is an enter-
prising, industrious and upright citizen. Is road super-
visor for the Cleveland district. Is an elder iu the Mor-
mon church. Was man'ied in the Endowment House,
Salt Lake City, March 22, 1873, to Adelaide, daughter of
Henry H. and Sally R. Oviatt, born July 19, 1855. They
have seven children: Heniy, Oliver, Travis, Angeline,
Sine, Ruby M. and Hazel.
DESERT LAKE.
Desert Lake, as the name implies, is a veritable
lake, foiTuing an oasis in the desert. It is situated
six miles east of Cleveland, at the base of Cedar
mountain, and covers an area of one-half mile squai*e.
In '85 a paxty of men consisting of W. J. Powell and sons,
John Thayne, S. Winder and a feAV others began the
work of filling a mountain j)ass to le-seT^'oir the Avaste
waters from the Cleveland farms. By continuous labor
and determination to conquer the people have succeeded
in creating an independent lake, from which water is ob-
tained for domestic and iiTigation purposes. The settle-
ment has some nice farms, surrounded by beautiful shade
trees, and producing an abundance of cereals and alfalfa.
A store and postoffice are operated by S. Winder, and a
good schoolhouse furnishes ample accommodations for
forty-five pupils, the present school population.
EMERY,
Emery is a beautiful aud thriviug fanning town
near the southern line of the county. It was former-
ly known as the Muddy, and was settled in '79 by Cas-
per Christensen, and a company from Spring City. A
postoffice was established in '80, with Casper Ohristen»en
as postmaster, Several of the tirst colonists became dis-
couraged and left this place on account of lack of water.
But, the remaining settlers, through co-operation of
labor, tunneled through the mountain, a distance of 1200
feet and tapped the Muddy, securing an abundance of
water for iiTigation and domestic pui*poses. This great
work was accomplished through deter-mined labors, at a
cost of 120,000, and the town has since become one of the
best in tin' <'ounty. The present population is about COO,
farmers, stockraisers aud woolgrowers, with a school
population of 186 pupils.
The location of Emery is a good site for obtaining
fuel and timber, and the best crops of cereals the county
produces are grown here. General merchandising is car-
ried on by S. M. Williams, G. T. Olsen aud E. H. Duzett
A small burr mill is located here, and a sawmill cuts
lumber for home use. The to^^^l is sixt3'-four miles from
Price, yet a daily mail service is maintained, G. T. Olsen
being the contractor. AVater is can'ied through incor-
porated canals and another is being constiiicted. This
will be comi3leted in '99, and a large area reclaimed. A
new town to be called Fi"eedom has been surveyed, and
will be located when the canal is finished. The district
>schools are equal to any in the count}' and ar-e under the
JOHN W. LOTT,
HUNTINGTON.
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 629
able management of J. J, Anderson, a graduate of the
University of Deseret.
Emery- is the trading and outfitting point for cat-
tlemen and sheepherders grazing their flocks, and herds
on the deserts south and west, and that trade amounts
to an immense sum eveiy year, insuring a home market
for all farm products. The natural resources of vast coal
deposits, extensive timbei' forests, and large farming
areas yet unreclaimed from desert aridity give Emery a
future of development and progress not surpassed by any
similar town in Utah. Alonzo Brinkerhoff is the present
bishop. The people are industrious home builders and
the town is filled with groves of fruit and shade trees,
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF EMERY.
n NDERSON, NEILS C, farmer, was born in Denmark
M June 5, 1840. He was raised on a farm, and in '63
/ entered the army and fought for one year in the
war between his country and Austria and Pinissia. Af-
ter the war he worked in a brewery for eight years, being
superintendent the last three years. ELe was married
in Denmark to Mary Larsen, who died, leaving two chil-
dren: Stene and Maria. Was married again December
27, 1872, to Martina Christensen, who has had eight chil-
dren: Hannah, Clara, Arthiir, Agnes, Laverna and Bes-
sie, living; Neils, burned to death in Mayfield, and Chris-
tian, died at the age of seventeen months. He came to
Utah in '73 and settled in Ephraim, and later located at
Mayfield. In '89 he came to Emery, where he has ninety-
six acres of land; is clerk of the ward and an active man
in church and Sundav-school.
630 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
BRINKEKHOFF, BISHOP ALONZO, farmer, son of
James and Eebeeca, was born in St. George, Utah,
July 8, 1864. When he was about 10 years of age
his parents removed to Kane county, where father died
in '77. Alonzo removed to Huntington in '85, and in '96
came to Emerj-, where lie has since resided. He was or-
dained bishop in July, 1896, by Apostle Francis M. Ly-
man. Seiwed a two years' mission tO' the Southern.
States, beginning in '92. Was counselor to the president
of the Y. M. M. I. A. for three years; ward teacher several
years and Sunday-school superintendent two years. He
has a fariu of forty acres and is engaged in farming, bee
culture and stock-raising. Is an active, industrious and
representative man. Was maiTied in April, 1888, to Al-
mira, daughter of Cui-tis W. and Almira Caldwell, bom
July 28, 1870. They have three living children: John
D., Lloyd and an infant.
BUNDERSON, PETER V., fai-mer and buildei', son of
John V. and Inger, was born in Sweden, May 2,
1862. He Joined the Mormon church and came to
Utah with his parents in '72 and located at Ephraim.
In the spring of '80 he went to Mayfleld and in '86 (.-ame
to Emery. He filled the position of Sunday-school super-'
intendent for seven years and has been counselor to the
bishop for several years. Served as Justice of the Peace
four years and school trustee seven years. Has been
president and secretary of the Emery Land and Reservoir
comj)any, an enteii^rise costing over |80,000. He farms
about 120 acres and has a fine residence in town. He is
an old settler, and a man who is held in high esteem in
the community. Was married in October, 1886, to Sina,
daughter of Nels C. and Caroline Neilsen of Mayfield.
They have six children : Le Roy, Lucinda, Grace, Alvin,
Oran and Ora, living; Aseneth, deceased.
EVANS, JOSEPH, farmer and fruit-grower, son of
David and Barbara, was born in Missouri, April 7,
1847. The family came to Utah in '51. Father
was bishop of Lehi and took an active part in the Black
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 631
Hawk war. Joseph i^moved to Eichfield in '72, and
while there seized as road supei-^isor, Justice of the
Peace and poundkeeper. Was president of the Y. M. M.
I. A. there and second assistant to D. Harris in the Y.
M. M. I. A. He i-emoved to GoosebeiTycreek in Salina
canyon and was Sunday-school superintendent and
school trustee. Came to Emery among- the first settlers
and now has 110 acres of land and ten acres of the finest
timber in the county. He also has the nicest orchard and
garden in the town and is a practical horticulturist. Has
served as chairman of the canal boai'd, Justice of the
Peace fom* years and postmaster six years. He is one
of the I'epresentative citizens, an earnest worker and a
much respected man. Was married April 21, 1873, to
Sarah Jane, daughter of Matthew and Elizabeth Casto
of Manti. They have eight children: Sarah J., David,
Joseph, Maiy, Emma, Susannah, George and Azer.
If ANSEX, PETEE, fanner, son of Frederic and Jo-
r\ hanna, w^as born in Denmark, March 27, 1839. He
/ joined the Mormon church in '58 and came to Utah
in '62, crossing the plains in Capt. Van Cott's company,
and located at Manti. He spent two years in Gunnison
and the balance of the time till '80 in Manti, when he
was called to help settle Castle valley. Located first
where Castle Dale is situated, then removed to Perron,
where he lived till '90, when he came to Emery. He took
an active part in the Black Hawk war as a minuteman.
Served as school trustee at Ferron one year. Has a farm
of eighty acres and is engaged in farming. He was mar-
ried December 7, 1863, to Barta, daughter of Pahar and
Ingre Bergunsen, bora December 14, 1838. They have
eight living children: Ida, Peter, Hanah M., Mary O.,
Barta, Alfred, Niels and Andrew. Wilhelm and Fred-
eric, deceased.
OLSEN, G. T., stock-raiser and wool-grower, son of Ole
C. and Caroline M., was bora in Fairview, Decem-
ber 17, 1860. The family has resided in Gunnison
and Ephraim and now live in Mayfield, where father was
632 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
first bishop. G. T. was raised in Mayfield as a farmer
and stock-raiser and was married tliei'e November 16,
1883, to Catherine M., daughter of James P. and Cath-
erine Edwards, bora in Springdale, Kane county, Utah,
October 11, 18(;3. They have five children: JiUella,
George T., James M., Lilice and Katie B. In the spring
of '90 lie came to Emeiy and bought a farm. He now
has 250 acres, and deals in general merchandise, carry-
ing .foOOO stock and doing a business of about |15,000
annually. He runs the stage line between Price and
Emery, a distance of sixty-five miles. Has about 8000
sheep and 500 cattle in company wath two others. He
is a most pit^miuent and repi^sentative man, Avell and
favorably known throughout the county and State.
OVEIH.ADE, ANDKEW, fanner and planing mill
man, son of Andrew and Caroline, was bona in Salt
Eake City March 5, 1855. The family removed to
Kaysville and in '50 to J^]phraim. Father took part in
the Black llawlv war and the Johnston campaign, and
Andrew remembers distinctly the Indian troubles of '66,
having to run about four miles for Ids life when a small
boy. He grew up in Ephraim and engaged in lumbering.
Came to Emeiy in '92 and lias since resided here. He
owns a farm of 100 acri'S and the only planing mill in
town. Has been postmaster since '95, and is a well-
known, energetic and reliable citizen. Was married in
Ei)hraim November 2, 1876, to Mar}', daughter of Jens
P. and Bebecca C, Anderson. They liave had nine chil-
dren: Eebecca C, Arthur B., Winnie M., Urban E., El-
don, Joseph E., Vera C. and an infant.
PETTY, WILLIAM G., caiT)enter and wheelwright,
son of Albert and Catherine, was born in Henry
county, Tenn., Sept. 3, 1831. The family joined the
Mormon church and moved to Missouri in '36, thence to
Nauvoo, 111., in '38, passing through all the church peree-
cutions. Although only a boy at the time, William G.
remembers many of the important events of those stir-
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 633
ring times. He came to Utah in '48, crossing the phiins
in Capt. Heber C. Kimball's company, and located in
Manti in '49. Took an active part in the Walker war and
was one of the participants in the first battle with In-
dians in Utah, at Battle Creek, now Pleasant Grove, un-
der Capt. John Scott, in April, 1849. In the fall of '62
he remo^•ed to Rockville, AYashington county, then to
Kanarra, where he operated a grist mill in '68. He then
removed to Manti and from there to Sterling, where he
located the to^-n, afterward IvRown as Pettyville. After
several years he removed to Mayfield, then, in '88 came to
Emeiw among the first settlers. Was bishop of Sterling
for six years and bishop of Emery six years. Served as
County Selectman one term in Washington county, and
in '55 was one of the first settlers at Moab. He farms
200 acres and is a carpenter, wheelwright and Avagou-
niaker. Was married in December, 1853, to Susan,
daughter of John Lowry. She died in '57, leaving two
children, William being the only one now living. Was
married again in December, 1859, to Adeline, daughter of
Elisha and Nancy Voorhees. They have had sixteen
children: George A., Elizabeth A., Alonzo H., Diantha,
Warren, Adelbert, AYallace, William, Frank, Maggie,
Kaphael, Susan and Myrtle, living.
1 f /ILLIAMS, SAMUEL M., dealer in general mer-
WJ chandise, son of Stephen and Emma, was born
on the plains, August 11, 1854. The family re-
moved to Epliraim in the fall of '57. Father took an
active part in both Indian wars as minuteman. S. W^
was raised in Ephraim and removed to Mayfield, where
he was extensively engaged in farming. He was married
March 19, 1865, to Esther, daughter of William and Jane
Milo of England. He came to Emeiy and was the first
man to locate in this town. Now has a farm of 150 acres
and raises stock and grain. His annual harvests average
2000 bushels and his stock are as good as can be found
in the county. He has the principal store in town and
does a general merchandise business, handles machinery
^34 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
of all kinds. Carries a stock of about $3000. He has
served as one of the local bishopric and is an esteemed
citizen and enterprising' business man. His children are:
Samuel W., Alma, Ethel, Edcar, liubv, Venice and Lu-
cille.
1 I ^ILLIAMS, JOHN, farmer, son of Stephen and Em-
^J^ ma J., was born in Bristol, England, November
D, 1841. The family came to, Utah in the fall of
'54, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Rich-
ards and located in Salt Lake City. When the general
move was made south his parents went to Ephraim and
remained there for several years. They died in Emery
count}^, father January 7, 1897, mother June 27, 1807.
John lived in Ephraim and Manti and married March 16,
ISOo, Mary C, daughter of Andrew and Caroline Over-
lade, born November 20, 1845. The}' have nine living
children: David H., Elizabeth C, John S., Mary A.,
Ehodelia A., Cany M., Ella A., Irsdn K. and Edward E.
He took an active part in the Black Hawk Avar, serving
as First Lieut<'nant of cavalry, and was in the Salina
canyon, Circle valley, Green river and other engage-
ments. Was constable of Ephraim for twelve years and
appointed magistrate, but resigned on account of busi-
ness. Served as Sunday-school superintendent two
years; bishop's counselor two years, and assisted in build-
ing the St. George and Manti temples. He performed a
mission to England in '81 and '83 and went to Omaha af-
ter emigrants in '63, Avith John Sanderson and James
Wareham. Is a member of the High Priest's quorum. In
early days he was engaged in freighting and milling and
later moved to Mayfield, where he managed the Co-op.
store. In '94 he came to Emery, where he is notary pub-
lic and has a farm of 160 acres and is beginning the busi-
ness of bee culture.
FERRON,
FeiTon is situated on a rolling mesa, on tlie banks
of Ferron creek. The town and creek were named
in honor of A. D. Ferron, the pioneer surveyor of
Castle valleT. The first settlement of this now thriving
town was made in '78 by a company from Sanpete com-
posed of William Taylor, Sr., William Taylor, Jr., Joseph
Wrigley, J. S. Thornton, J. E. King, J. C. Lemon, Andrew
Nelson, Joseph Ealphs, John Ralphs, Mads Larsen, L. S.
Beach, Seth Wareham, J. D. Killpack, M. W. Molen and
others. William Taylor, Sr., was appointed the first
bishop. He has been succeeded b}' Frederick Olsen and
Hyrum Xelson, the present incumbent. A postoflfice was
established with William Taylor, Jr., as postmaster, and
he or his wife, H. W. Curtis or his wife have continued
to hold the office, H. W. Curtis being the present official.
Ferron has a population of about 700 industrious
farmers and stockraisers. The business interests are
well represented by four general stores, roller mill, saw-
mill, plaining mill and hotels. The largest brick school-
house in the county is located here. An irrigation cor-
poration consisting of the residents, control the water
and distribute it to the excellent crops of grain, grasses,
fruits and vegetables for which the place is noted.
Among the most successful fruitgrowers are: J. C. Lem-
on, Andrew Nelson, M. Behunnin, J. D. Killpack and
AYilliam Taylor, Jr. The place is peculiarly adapted to
bee culture, and many thousands of pounds of fine honey
are extracted every year. Good schools are kept up, the
present school population being 244 pupils. A large
brick meeting-house and social hall adorns the town, ajid
t536 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
tbe people are honest, industrious and lovers of amuse-
ments and recreation.
Among the many natural resources FeiTon possesses
are inexhaustible measures of coal, fine brick clay, good
timber in close proximity and the unexcelled climate of
the entire Castle A'alley. The natural reservoir sites
have been utilized and water is held back until a time of
need instead of running to waste in early spring. The
people of this town produce more wheat than au}^ other
settlement in the county and other crops in proportion.
A good trade is kept up with the cattlemen and sheep-
herders on the southern and western deserts and business
is always progressing. The town is connected with the
commercial Avorld with daily mail and stage line and
public telephone service.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF PERRON.
/Q ON()Vr:il, ABKAHAM G., farmer, son of Abraham
V G. and Ann, was born in Prove July 24, 1858. He
was raised in Pro^o and came to FeiTon in '81,
where he has since resided. He has a farm of fifty acres
under cultivation and is engaged in farming and stock-
raising. Is road super\' isor. and has served as Constable.
Was president of the FeiTon Irrigation company for six
years. He Avas mariied in Salt Lake Oty December 1,
1879, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Matilda
Loveless, born March 7, 1861. They have seven children:
Annie, Alta, Seel, Clyde, Wilburn, Jess and Chalmer.
FIELDSTED, PETEK C, farmer and cattleraiser, son
of Lars P. and Marian, was born in Denmark De-
cember 25, 1857. The family came to Utah about
'62 and stopped for a time in Mt. Pleasant, and in '63
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. G37
went to Gimnisou, wliere two brothers now reside. Peter
C. was raised iu Gunnison and at an early age began
herding- cattle. In May, 1S79, he came to Molen and
brought fifty head of cattle with him. He now has a
farm of 225 acres and is engaged in buying and selling
cattle. He moved into Ferron from his farm in the
spring of '98 and is now a resident of the town. A\'as
married in Ferron December 25, 1883, to Esther , daugh-
ter of Vrilliam and Maiy A. Taylor, born in Amc-rican
Fork November 27, 1S()8. They have four cliildren:
Sarah A., Jesse, Frank and Geoige.
FOX, E. W., Jr., manager of the Emerv' County Mer-
cantile company, son of Edward W. and Isabel, was
born in Manti, September 3, 1861. He was raised
in Manti and engaged as a salesman in his father's store
and assistant in the postofl&ce. He brought 100 head of
cattle to Orangeville and engaged in the stock business.
Took up 160 acres of land and now has a farm of eighty
acres. Was engaged for some time as a clerk in David
Wilkins' store, then four years with Azariah Tuttle in
the sawmill business. In '97 he came to Ferron and took
charge of the Emery County Mercantile establishment
as manager. The company carries a good assortment of
general merchandise, worth about $4000 and does a bus-
iness of 19000 annually. He assisted in organiziiiu the
Orangeville roller mill, the first in the county, while re-
siding in Orangeville; is still a stockholder. Was mar-
ried in Manti, December 31, 1885, to Fannie, daughter of
ex-Bishop Andrew J. Moflfitt, bom in Manti, February
22, 1867. They have six children: Ruth, Belle, Euby,
Jean, Ward E. and Bland.
FUNK, EZRA K., farmer, son of Daniel B. and Maria
DelNlill, was a small boy when the pioneers of San-
pete reached Manti in '49. He grew up in Manti and
assisted in making fifes and drums used for martial
music in the early days. Took part in the Black Hawk
war in Capt. Beach's company and worked at various
occupations. Was married in Salt Lake City to Mary
638 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
A., daughter of Daniel and Amanda Henrie, born in
Bountiful. They have had ten children: Amanda, Myra,
Ezra, Laveiii, Olive C, John, George, William, Elvira
and Ruby M., living; Susan, deceased. In the spring of
"93 he came to Fen*on, where he now resides, and has a
(V^rm of 100 acres.
KING, JOHN E., farmer and stockraiser, son of Eobert
E. and Margaretta, was born in Salt Lake City, Feb-
ruary' 25, 1856. His father was a prominent man
and took an active part in the Black Hawk war as Cap-
tain. Jolm came to Ferron in the fall of '78 and began
farming the next spring. He brought in the first fruit
trees from American Fork, in April, 1879, and planted
out apples, pears and peaches. Was the originator of the
King canal and one of the principal stockholders. Is a
stockholder in the roller mill and assisted in its construc-
tion. He has a farm of about fifty acres and an interest
in the different irrigation canals. He is a member of the
Ferron Stockbreeders' association and interested in
stockraising. Served as a member of the first educa-
tional examining board in Emery county. Was the first
school teaclier in Ferron. Was a Avard teacher until his
appointment as Sunday-school superintendent, which po-
sition he has held many years. He is an enterprising
and industrious citizen, ever ready to assist in building
np the best interests of the people. Was married in the
Endowment House, Salt Lake City, September 9, 1880,
to Mary Jane, daughter of James H. and Elizabeth Glines
of Cedar Fori, Utah county. They have four children:
William E., James W., Margaret M. and Gertrude E., and
two deceased.
jyf lELSEN, ANDREW C, farmer and blacksmith, son
\\ of Niels and Dorthea, was bom in Denmark, No-
' vember 4, 1831. He came to the United States in
'65 and settled in Iroquois county, 111., where he remained
for fifteen years. In 1880 he came to Utah, and located
in Ephraim, remaining there four years, then went to Sa-
lina, where he lived ten years and came to Ferron. He
^ HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 639
joined the Mormon church in Ephraim in '80 and is now
a member of the High Priests' quorum. Has a farm of
fifteen acres under cultivation. He was married in Den-
mark in '53, to Jensine Jensen, born in '33. She died in
'C7, leaving one child: Hannah. Was married again in
'71, to Katrine M. Larsen. She died January 14, 1881,
leaving three children: Niels L., Caroline and Julius. Was
again married to Serina Terrolg, born in Denmark in '57.
She has three children: Helgar, Christian and an infant.
OLSON, BISHOP FKEDERICK, fanner, was born in
Denmark, July 26, 1824. He joined the Mormon
church in May, 1853, and came to Utah in the fall
of '57 with Christensen's handcart company, walking
J 300 miles across the plains. Located in Ephraim in the
fall of '57 and went to Moroni in '59, then to Spring City
and jMonroe in '66. \Mien the settlers of Mimroe were
driven out by Indians in '66 he returned to Spring City
the following season, and on October 2, 1882, came to
Emery county. He took an active part throughout the
Black Hawk war, being in several engagements. Was
bishop of Monroe in '66 and ordained bishop of Spring
City in '69, and bishop of FeiTon in '82. He fanns about
forty acres and is a stockholder in the King, Ferron and
M( len canals. Was married May 3, 1848, to Maiw, daugh-
ter of Lars and Dorthea Justensen, born in Denmark.
They have had ten children, of whom Ole, Levi, Andrew
and Frederick are living. Was married again in ^Nfay,
1?569, to Matilda, daughter of Peter Jensen. They have
five children: Louis, Mary, James, Sarah and Alden D.
PETERSON, PETER R., farmer, son of Rasmus and
Annie C, was born in Denmark, July 1, 1853. IL?
was raised in Denmark and joined the Monuon
church in '74, and for nearly four years was engaged as
a traveling missionary in the Copenhagen conference.
Ho had charge of the Lolland and Falster branch and
tile Northeast and Sjelland branch for three years. In
'78 he came to Utah and located in Manti, where he re-
sided four years. He took up 160 acres of land in Fer-
ron in '82 and now has 170 acres. Is senior president of
640 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
the Ninety-first Quorum of Seventies, and an active
worker in the Sunday-schools, having served twelve
years as ward teacher. He is an industrious and con-
fc< ientious man, well-liked by eveiyone. Was married in
Salt Lake City, November 14, 1878, to Ellen, Larsen, bom
IP Denmark, March 18, 1849. They have had seven chil-
dren: Ellen C, Rasmena L., Peter R., Delia C, Stella S.
find Arthur L., living, and Annetta M., deceased.
PETTY, HEBER ALONZO, farmer, son of William
G. and Adeline, was born in Springdale, Kane
county, Utah, April 16, 1865. His parents removed
t • Kanara, then to Manti, and later father located Petty-
ville, now Sterling. H. A. then came to Ferron, where he
now resides. Owns a farm of about thirty acres, is a
stockholder in the King and Ferron canals and has an
ii'terest in the Co-op store. He is a member of the Elders'
quorum and a prominent young man in the community.
Was married in Sterling, October 21, 1881, to Melinda,
daughter of Abner and Louisa Lowry, born in Sterling.
They have seven children: Earl E., Effie L., Howard,
James M., Clael, Delphia M. and Lloyd.
SINGLETON, SAMUEL, superintendent of the Ferron
and Mole^n Co-op, son of John and Hannah, was
born in American Fork, Utah, November 9, 1859.
His parents came from England among the earliest emi-
grants and located with the first settlers in American
Fork. Samuel was raised a farmer and in '78 came to
FeiTon and engaged in hei*ding stock. He now has a
200-acre farm. Was married in Salt Lake City January
17, 1884, to Clara B., daughter of John and Maiy Lowry,
born in Manti ^March 7, 1863. They have four children:
Elva, ThuiTielda, Monis S. and Cecil, living; and Le Boy,
deceased. He helped organize the Co-op store, becoming
one of the principal stockholders, and was appointed
superintendent, which position he fills in a businesslike
manner with credit to himself and honor to the company.
The store contains a choice stock of general merchandise,
worth |4,000, and the annual sales reach |9,000. He is
HISTORy OF EMERY COUNTY. 641
also a stockholder iu the Orangeville aiid Ferron loller
mills, being- manager of the latter. Is an industrious and
enterprising man.
STEYE^s'S, JOSEPH S., farmer and stockraiser, son of
Lyman and Martha, was born in Hancock county,
Illinois, March 12, 1845. His father was a member
of the Mormon Battalion and came to Utah in '47, heli)-
ing to build the roads and bridges. The family removed
to Utah in '49 and located on Big Cottonwood for five
years, then went to Cedar valley, where they were when
Johnston's army came in, and a brother took part in iiio
demonstrations. They lived in Ephraim for some time,
then in the Dixie country, and came to Ferron in '81,
moving here permanently in '83. Father was a promi-
nent man in the church and died here. Josepli S. now
has 150 aci-eis of land and a nice home in town and enter-
tains travelers. He drove the first team into Circle val-
ley and took an active part in the Black Hawk war. Wa.^
driven out of the valley in '66 and returned to Ephraim.
He was maiTied in Circle valley, at Circleville, August
12, 1865, to Abigail M., daughter of Eleazer and Mary C.
King, born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, September 16, 184!).
Tliey have ten children: Martha C, Abigail M., Joseph
S., George W., Mary J., Cliarles F., John E., James L.,
Huldah L. and Lilly J.
SAYLOR, WILLIAM, farmer and stoclvraiser, son ;)f
Richard and Esther, was born in Warwickshire,
England, August 16, 1824. He grew up in his na-
tive land and in '51 joined the Mormon church, coming to
Utah in '66, locating at American Fork. In '79 he caane
to Ferron and was appointed first counsellor to the
bishop, being ordained October 9, 1879, by Canute Peter-
son at Ephraim. Seiwed as county selectman from '80 to
'87 and was president of the inigation company for tliree
years. Is at present chairman of tlie county board of
health and president of the High Priests' quorum of lOm-
ery countv, having been appointed to the latter position
November 11, 1889. He farms about thirty acres and is
642 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
also a stockraiser. Is a stockholder in the Feiron <7reek
IiTigation company and was formerly a director in the
Co-op store. He is a prominent and representative citi-
zen. Was married June 16, 1845, to Mary Ann, dau,«>hter
of James and Susannali Dean, bom in Warwickshire,
England, April 10, 1828. They have had t\vcl\'e children:
five of whom are living: William, ]\Iary J., James, Esther
A. and Susannah D.
SAYLOR, WILLIAM, JIv., farmer and salesman, son
of William and Mary, was born in Liverpool, Eng-
land, November 5, 1848. He came to Utah in '64,
crossing the plains in an ox-train under Oapt. Horn, and
located in American Fork, where he engaged in various
occupations. Was married in Salt l^ake City Janu.'UT'
19, 1873, to Mary J., daughter of John and Catherine
Singleton, bom in American Fork, November 3, 1854.
They have had nine childrvn: ]Mai'y A., NMlliam E., John
A., Ellen, Catherine and Mabel, living; and Fmma S. and
two infants, deceased. In '78 he came to Ferron and
took up 160 acres of land. Now has sixty acit^s and a
tine home, where he entertains the traveling public. He
was a stockholder in the first Co-o}) store and superin-
teirdent for several years. Is a stockholder in the Feron
roller mill and has seiwed as secretarv^ and treasure:' of
the Co-op. He is an active churchman, has served as
ward clerk, bishop's first counsellor and other positions.
Was the first postmaster in Ferron, being appointed June
25, 1880, under President Harinson, and held the posirion
nine years.
5HOMPSEN, LARS P., farmer, was born in Denmark
April 7, 1839. He joined the Mormon church in
'80 and came to Utah the same year, locating at
Logan. The next year he removed to Richfield and after
two years went to Central. He then removed to Hanks-
ville, Wayne county, and finally came to Ferron, where
he now resides. Owns a farm of 150 acres, and a firre res-
idence in the town. He served as watermaster at Hanks-
ville for forrr years and was the first mail contractor be
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 643
tween Kanesville and Hanksville. After carrying the
mail over this route he toolv the stage contract from San
Eafael to Dandy Crossing in the Grand canyon of the
Colorado, and was the first contractor for hauling ma-
terial into the Henry mountains mining district. Later
was contractor for running the stage and mail line be-
tween Huntington and Ferron. He is a stockholder in
all the canals around Ferron, being a prominent, public,-
spirited man, well and faA^orably known throughout tlie
county. Was married in Denmark October 27, 1SG5, to
Kerstine, daughter of Henrich and Johanna Jensen.
They have had eleven children: Henry C, Caroline, Meiia,
Lars C, Hannah, James, Thomas, Lars P. and Kerstine,
living, and two deceased.
I I /ORTHEN, WILLIAM H., farmei' and mason, son
\XJ of Samuel and Sarah, was born in St. Louis,
Mo., December 24, 1847. He came to Utah with
his parents about '51 and located in Salt Lake City. The
family removed to St. George in '62 and father and
brother lielped build the St. George Temple and Taber-
nacle. Father also assisted in building the Manti Tem-
ple. Father died in Panguitch in January, 1886; mother
died in St. George August 11, 1897. William H. lived in
St. George and New Harmony, where he was married De
cember 25, 1868, to Xancy E., daughter of Thomas and
Maiw Keel, born January 15, 1853. They have twelve
living children: Sarah A., Susan E., William S., Francis
B., Nancy Y., Laura M., Joseph R, Alice, Maud, Thomas
H., Ehoda and Katie. In '70 they removed to Mt. Carmel
and resided there eighteen years, when they came to Per-
ron. He has a farm of ninety acres and owns 277 shares
in the Ferron IiTigation company. Is the present Justice
of the Peace and has been for four years. Has been a
member of the health board for two years. Was presi-
dent of the Y. M. M. I. A. fom- years in FeiTon and eight
or nine years in Kane county. Served as ward teacher
and president of the Elders' quorum for several yeai-s.
He is now secretary of the Y. M. M. I. A. and an earnest,
conscientious, hardworking man.
GREEN RIVER,
Green Kiver, formely known as Blake, was settled
in '78 by Thomas Farrer and sons and Matthew Hart-
man. The company also included Irvin Wilson and
sons, who removed to Moab in the spring of '79,
leaving the Parrers and Hartman as the only colonists.
J. T. Farrer & Co. opened a general store in '79 and
Thomas Farrer was appointed postmaster in '80. When
the Rio Grande Western railroad was completed, the
company built an elegant hotel, called the Palmer House,
laid out fine grounds, planted trees and ornamental
shrubbeiw. This gave quite an impetus to outside inves-
tors and Green River enjoyed a small boom in land val-
ues and commercial importance. Later the railroad in-
terests were transferred to Helper and most of the busi-
ness of the town was lost. The present population is
about 400 active, enterprising citizens. The school popu-
lation numbers forty-six children and good public schools
ai'e maintained. J. T. P^ari'er has seiwed as Justice of the
Peace and Thomas Farrer as Constable ever since the
town was organized. A. Farnsworth is the present post-
master. The climate is xeTy mild, all kinds of fiiiits and
vegetables gix)wing in great profusion. Coal exists in
large bodies near the town and some excellent petroleum
prospects ai*e being developed. Gold prospecting has
been cai-ried on near this place with considerable suc-
cess, and a large amalgamating plant is located here.
The water of Green River is hard to control and many
thousands of dollars have been expended in canals,
wheels and other devices. A large canal will soon be con-
structed and this town will become a most important
fruit vale.
HON. M. E. JOHNSON,
HUNTINGTON.
HUNTINGTON.
Huntiugton is the onh' incorporated town in Em-
er}' coiintv. It is situated on a mesa on the banks
of Huntington creek, and occupies a beautiful site,
surrounded by the foothills of the Wasatch mountains.
The names of toAvn and stream were given in honor of an
old and well-known Utah pioneer, AVilliam Huntington,
who explored this section years before any settlement
was made. The first attempt at forming a colony was
made in '78, by Elias Cox, Jehu Cox, William Aveiy, Ben
Jones, David Chene}' and others. A postofftce was estab-
lished June 14, 1880, with Hon. M. E. Johnson postmas-
ter, and no change was made in that appointment until
'98, when George M. Miller was appointed.
The town was surveyed and divided into lots in '80
and incorporated October 3, 1891. The first town board
consisted of D. C. Robbins, J. P. Johnson, G. W. Johnson,
Jr., J. E. Johnson, Chi'is Wilcociv, E. H. Cox and W. A.
Guyman. At jyresent the population is about 1,000, being
the largest town in the county. The people are indus-
trious, enterprising and economical fanners, stockraisers
and woolgrowers. The town has six general stores, fur-
niture store, machine ag'encies, blacksmith shops, hotels
and other places of business. A first-class roller mill
with a fift3'-baiTel capacity' is among the prominent in-
dustries. The water of Huntington is controlled by one
incorporated company, and distributed in ditches as re-
quired on the town lots and fields. A Latter-day Saints
ward is maintained with Peter Johnson, bishop. The
first bishop was Elias Cox, who was succeeded by Charles
Pulsipher, aud he by the pi'cseut incumbent.
646 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
The town has the largest meeting-house in Emery
county, constructed of brick. Good public schools are
maintained, and 392 children are comfortably housed in
two commodious buildings. A church sieminary is located
here with David Piyor as principal, and has a fair attend-
ance. The town has a. social hall and dramatic company.
The first organization of Black Hawk war veterans in
Emery county was formed here with M. E. Johnson as
Captain. Telephone connection with Price, daily stages
and mails place the town in close communication with
the world. Three attorneys, Hon. William Howard,
Chris Johnson and George M. Miller, are located here.
The present town officials are: Albert Col lard, pi'esi-
dent; M. E. Johnson, D. O. Woodward, S. S. Young and
C. Z. Black, trustees.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF HUNTINGTON.
BRASHER, JOHN L., farmer and local agent for the
Co-op Wagon and Machine company in Emerj^
county, son of Andrew J. and Temperance, was
born in Caldwell county, Kentucky, August 9, 1843. His
father owned a fine plantation and he grew up on the
farm. Just befoi-e the fall of Fort Donelson he enlisted
in the Confederate army under Capt. Wilcox, in General
Forest's division. Was at the fall of Donelson and was
transferred to Gen. John H. Morgan's division, and took
part in manj- engagements, being in the battles of Cyn-
thiana, Ky., and Mui'physboro, Tenn. He serv^ed about
two years under Morgan and was discharged on account
of being wounded. In 'G3 he came to Utah, crossing the
plains in Elias Penny's freighting train and drove a six-
mule team. He located in Salt Lake City, where he was
engaged in various occupations till '78, Avhen he became
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 647
a. policeman and deputy Sheriff. Was married in Salt
Lake City April 6, 1865, to Eliza, daughter of George and
Elizabeth Cheshire. Her parents are still living in the
capital. She was born in England July 26, 1849. They
have eight living children: Clara B., John W., Temper-
ance E., Elizabeth, Eeuben, Lecle, Francis M. and
Bertha. His second wife was Ann Butler. She has four
children: Thomas J., Andrew J., Annie E. and Mary.
He removed to Eandolph, Eich county, in '75, and in '80
came to Hunting-ton, where he bought a farm of 160 acres
and engaged in general farming. In '82 he was appointed
to fill the office of Assesor and Collector of the county and
then was elected for two years. He was elected Sheriff,
but resigned. In '86 he was appointed local agent for the
Co-op Wagon and Machine company. He is an active
church worker and enterprising, public-spirited citizen
and much respected business man.
BEADLEY, JAMES W., Marshal, son of Bishop Geo.
W. and Betsey A., was born in Nephi, Utah, Decem-
ber 28, 1854. The family removed to Moroni in '59,
among the first settlers, where father was bishop for
several years. James W., was raised in Moroni and mar-
ried there Februar\^ 8, 1875, to Launa, daughter of Wil-
liam and Maiw Draper, born in Draperville April 8, 1857.
While living in Moroni he took an active part in the Black
Hawk war as a scout. On one occasion he and brother
Zephniah and Joseph Draper were after wood seven
miles north of Moroni, when the Indians took their teams
and chased them into Moroni. The men were so over-
come with fright and exhaustion that they have never
fully recovered good health. When the war broke out
he and brother Zephniah were probably the first ones
fired on by Indians. They had traded a dirk knife for a
fine bow and arrow and got into treuble over the trade
w^hen the Indians fired at them. He came to Huntington
in '89, and for two years was log contractor, since which
he has been engaged in farmiing. He owns a farm of 160
acres, where he resided till '98, when he removed to town.
Was appointed town Marshal in '97. The family con-
648 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
sists of father and mother and ten children: Mary A.,
James, Ethel, Howard, Irene, Robert, Laima, Eloise,
Manley and Ellis.
BURGESS, WILLIAM, son of William and Violetta
Stockwell, was bom in Putnam, Washington coun-
ty. New York, March 1, 1822. The family joined the
Mormon church in September, 1832, and in '33 moved to
Kirtland, Ohio, where father was one of the principal
carpenters in erecting the Temple. Wliliam was errand
boy for two years, living in Joseph Smith's family, and
has a square used by his father in laying out the roofing
timbers of the Temple. In '38 the family removed to
Far West, passing through all the church persecutions
and losing most of their property. They removed to
Winter Quarters in 'IG and in '48 came to Utah, crossing
the plains in Brigham Young's company, and located in
Salt Lake City. \Mlliam worked there as a carpenter till
'62, when he was called to St. George, living there in win-
ters and in Fine Valley summers and running a sawmill.
He contributed ver^- liberally in helping to build the
Temple. In '80 he removed to Piute county, and in '86
came to Huntingdon, where he became one of the prin-
cipal stockholders in the Co-op store and served as presi-
dent for seven years. He served throughout the Black
Hawk war as Captain and Colonel. Was married in
Lima, Adams county Illinois, September 17, 1840, to
Maria, daughter of Zerah and ]Mary Brown Pulsipher,
born in Pennsylvania June IT, 1822. She died December
26, 1892, leaving eight children: Mary, Cornelia, Juliette,
Wilmer, James, Yilate, William H. and Annette.
0OLLARD, ALBERT, farmer, son of Edward and
\ Eliza, was born in Gloucestershire, England, Octo-
ber 15, 1847. The family came to the United States
in '55 and stopped five years in Delaware. They then
came to Utah, crossing the plains in an independent ox-
train, and located at Eplu'aim till '59, when they re-
moved to Fountain Green. Father and Albert took part
in the Black Hawk war as Captain and Lieutenant.
HISTOKY OF EMERY COUNTY. 649
While herding at Fountain Green, Albert and compan-
ions were surrounded by Indians, who stole the horses
and cattle and killed Lewis Lund, one of the company.
The others were chased to town but escaped. He was in
the Fish lake engagement and in Kimball's command,
when cattle were stolen in Bound valley. He came to
Huntington October (\, 1882. Served as road supervisor
three aiul one-half terms; district school trustee two
terms, and performed a mission to his native home in '95
and '97. He was a ward teacher for ten years, and is now
president of the seminary board. Has a farm of eighty
acres and is engaged in farming. Was married in the
Endowment House, Salt Lake Oity, December G, 18G9, to
Kobena, daughter of George and Janet Growther, born
January 5, 1850. They have nine living children: Albert
E,, Janet E., George W., Robena E., Charles L., Sydney
E., HaiTietta E., Arthur C. and Vernile.
/^ OX, ELI AS, farmer, son of Jacob and Sarah, was
V born in Indiana January 15, 1835. He came to Utah
with his parents in '48, crossing the plains in an ox-
train under Capt. Kimball, and located in Salt Lake
City until 'GO, when the family removed to Fairview,
where father died. Elias was manied in Salt Lake
county in '55, to Martha, daughter of Silas and Elizabeth
Eichards. She died in Fairview in 'Gl, leaving one son,
E. H. Gox. Elias took an active part in the Black Hawk
war, going on all expeditions against the Indians. He
w^ent to Salt Lake City in 'G8 and reiuained theix? for
about five years, when he removed to Thistle valley,
where he resided five years, then came to Huntington in
'78. He wa.B one of the first selectmeai appointed for
Emeiy county in '80, and served six months, when he was
elected Probate Judge, and held the office five yeai-s.
Since acting as Judge he has seiwed as selectman. When
the Huntington ward was organized, October 7, 1879, he
served as bishop until '83. He is uoav a liome missionary
and member of the High Council. Owns a fanu of fifty-
five acres and is engaged in farming, ^^'as married a
second time in Salt Lake City November 10, 1880, to
650 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
Mai-y E,, daughter of Albey and Mai-y E. Shennan, boru
June 7, 185G. They have nine children: Albey E., Jehu,
William E., Marion E., Sarah E., Arlo, Margaret B.^
George F. and Grace C.
A ARDKER, ALBERT C, farmer, son of George B. and
W Elizabeth, Avas born in Farming-ton, Utah, Septem-
^ ber 29, 1860. His parents removed to Rockville,
Washington county, when he was an infant, and re
mained several years. He grew up in Washing-ton and
w^ent to Grantsville, residing one year; thence to Wash-
ington, three years; thence to Hoi den, three years; again
to Tooele, three years, aud finally', after some time in Box
Elder, and Millard eouuties, came to Huntington in '81,
where he has since made his home. He lias a farm of
ninety acres and is engaged in farming. He served as
road supervisor one year, is a ward teacher, member of
the Seventies' quorum and an honest, industrious citi-
zen. Was married in Xephi August 6, 1885, to Sarah,
daughter of John and Almira Chase, born July 3, 1867.
They have seven children: Sarah E., Myrtle A., George
A., Loran F., Marv' ^I., Ruth A. and Kate E.
/^EARY, EDWARD L., fanner, son of Edward and
W Elizabeth, was born in England, August 18, 1854.
^ He came to Utah with his parents in '62, crossing
the plains in an o-train undei' Capt. Horn, and located
in Morgan county, where the parents now reside. In '84
he AA'ent to Arizona Avith a A'iew to locating, but returned
and settled in Huntington, November 20, 1884. He Avas
married in Morgan county, March 9, 1877, to Alice, daugh-
ter of George and Mary A. Griddle, born March 5, 1859.
She died October 20, 1886, leaving five children. EdAvard
G., William F., IMaiw A., Ernest L. and Maud M., of Avhom
AVilliam F. and Ernest L. have since died. Was married
again March 13, 1889, to Ann L., daugliter of Noah T.
arid Louisa Guyman, born October 12, 1870. She died
October 16, 1889, leaving no children. He married again,
jMay 23, 1894, to Isabella, daughter of John and Ellen
HISTOKY OF EMERY COUNTY. 651
Walker, born December 24, 1851. They have two chil-
dren: Joseph and Maiy,
QOKDON, ROBERT, farmer and stockraiser, son of
John and Hannah, was born in Castle-on-Tyue, Eng-
land, March 14, 1852. The family joined the Mor-
mon church and in '62 came to Utah, locating at Hoyts-
yille. They then removed to Tooele county, then to Big
('ottonwood, Salt Lake county. Robert settled in Rush
valley, where he was engaged in farming and burning
charcoal. In '84 he came to Hunting-ton and took up 160
acres of land. He now has eighty acres, one-half mile
north of the town. Has also been interested in cattle and
sheep. Is a stockholder in the Co-op store and one of the
board of directors. Was married in Nevada, near Pioche,
April 3, 1871, to Agnes, daughter of James and Catherine
Bavis, a native of England. They have eleven children:
Robert J., Agnes, Joseph, Ramie, Edward, Hannah,
Rosie, Catherine, Emma, Ruth and Clarence.
C RANGE, ERNEST J., farmer, son of Samuel and Es-
ther, was born in Springville, Utah, December' 28,
1870. He came with his parents to Huntington, May
1, 1883, and has since made this his home. He has a far-m
of sixty acres. Is in company with his brothers in a coal
irnne in Cedar Creek canyon. In '89 he was chosen li-
brarian for the Sunday-school, and remained in that po-
sition till '93, when he was appointed a Sunday-school
missionary, which position he now fills with credit to
himself and honor to the church. Served as counsellor
in the Elders' quorum three years, and in '94 was ap-
pointed librarian of the Y. M. M. I. A., still holding the
position. He served as a Sunday-school teacher four
years, and in March, 1898, was appointed first counsellor
to J. D. Killpack, president of the Elders' quorum. In
May, 1898, was appointed Sunday-school superintendent.
He is an earnest, industrious young man, well liked by
the people and interested in the moral welfare of the
young. Was married at Snowflake, Ariz., November 16,
1896, to Rose A., daughter of R.alph and Maiw A. Ram-
sey, bora' June 8, 1878. They have one child : Cora Aleen.
652 HISTOKY OF EMEKY COUNTY.
GRANGE, ULYSSES W., farmer, sou of Samuel aud
Esther, was born iu Spriugville, Utah, November
11, 1868. He came to Huutiugtou with his parents,
May 1, 1883, and has since resided here. Served as a
counsellor to the president of the Elders' quorum about
eighteen months, and Avas appointed assistant secretary,
which position he still retains. He is interested with his
two brothers in a coal mine in Cedar Creek canyon. Has
a farm of eighty acres, and is a steady, industrious, up-
riglit young man. much respected in the community. Was
married in Manti Temple, October 12, 1893, to Margaret
E., daughter of Elislia ^y. aud Jane Jones, born October
1, 1871. They have three children: Wallace G., Elisha M.
and Ella.
GRANGE, SAMUEL S., farmer and apiarist, son of
Samuel and Esther, was born in SpringTille, Utah,
December 25, 1864. His parents came from England,
father in '52 and mother in "60, and Avere married in
Springville, February 11, 1864. Father made the first file
in Utah. Samuel came to Huntington, May 1, 1883. He
has a farm of fifty acres, and in \^2 engaged in bee cul-
ture. Now has twenty-three stands of bees and obtains
about 4000 pounds of honey annually'. He and two
brothers oAvn a coal mine in Cedar Cleek canyon, with a
showing of fourteen feet of good coal. Is a ward teacher
and member of the Elders' quorum. Was counsel to J.
A. McKee for about three years in the first organization
of the settlement. Served as mail carrier for three years
on the first contract from Price to Emery. Father and
sons, and D. H. Leonard, finished the Huntington canal
and took water to the northwest corner of town. During
the second season of residence here he put in a crop of
sixty-five acres, but the dam washed away and the crop
was lost. The first binder operated in Huntington, owned
by N. T. Guyman, was first used on the Grange land.
S:imuel S. was married in Logan Temple, October 1, 1886,
to Clara P , dniighter of John L. and Eliza C. Brasher,
born in Salt Lake City, Januai-y 4, 1866. They have four
children: Lecile S., Nida, Nora B. and Nellie S.
BISHOP PETER JOHNSON,
HUNTINGTON.
BISHOP L. P. OVESEN,
CLEVELAND.
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. (J53
II ARMOX, LEA^I N., superintendent of the Co-op stoi-e,
jl sou of Levi N. and Eunice, was born in Spanish
/ Fork, November 22, 1857. His parents removed to
Washington county when he was a small boy. He served
as Mayor of Wasington City two terms and was County
Superintendent of Schools four terms, resigning in April,
1898, when he came to Huntington. Served as Justice of
the Peace in Washington and Toquerville. Was called on
a mission of two years to the Southern States, in '86.
Is a member of the Seventies quorum and was president
of the Toquerville quorum. Served as a theological teach-
er and home missionary several years, and Vvas president
of the Toquerville Y. M. M. I. A. He was one of the pro-
moters of the Hurricane canal in Washington county and
engaged in stockraising. Was appointed superintendent
of the Co-op store July 2, 1895. He attended the B. Y.
Academy at Provo four years, securing a business edu-
cation. Was married in St. George Temple, September
4, 1889, to Frances R., daughter of John C. and Regular
K. Naegle, born September 25, 1871. They have four chil-
dren, Levi N., Tessie, Joseph R. and Frances R.
\1 OW^ARD, HON. WILLIAM, Prosecuting Attorney of
Jl Emery county, is a native of Belfast, Ireland, where
' he was born January 15, 1847. He came to Utah
with his parents in '53. He received as good an educa-
tion as could be obtained in those days, but most of it
was secured by hard study at home. When 18 years of
age he was appointed Second Lieutenant in the Nauvoo
Legion and took part in the Black Hawk war in San-
pete. He was married December 21, 1868, to Miss Mary
Pead, and in the spring of '70 settled in Bear River val-
ley and built the second house in Randolph, county seat
of Rich county. While living there he held the positions
of County and Probate Clerk, Assessor and Collector,
County Recorder, Prosecuting Attorney, notary public
and postmaster from '72 tO' '80, when he moved to Em-
ery county. In the fall of '88 he was elected chairman of
the People's party of Emery county, and held that posi-
tion until the division on party lines. For the past ten
Tears he has been statistical correspondent for the United'
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654 HISTOEY OF EMERY COUNTY.
States Agricultural deparment and received a commis-
sion as a member of the World's Congress auxiliary. He
was elected November 6, 1894, a member of the Consti-
tational convention, and was a close attendant and hard
worker through the entire session. He was appointed a
United States Court Commissioner April 28, 1895, by
Chief Justice Merritt, and a notary public by Governor
West, May 2, 1895. November 5, 1895, he was elected as
a Democrat to a seat in the first State Legislature, of a
total vote of G94 he received a majority of 48. He was
chairman of the delegation to the Democratic State con-
vention held in Ogden September 5, 1895. March 9, 1896,
was appointed a United States Circuit Court Commis-
sioner by Judge John A. Marshall. August 19, 1891, was
admitted as attorney and counselor-at-law in the Seventh
Judicial District court at Castle Dale. November 3, 1896,
was elected Prosecuting Attorney for Emeiy county. As
public prosecutor Mr. Howard has been highly success-
ful, has taken up no cases on insufficient evidence, and
as a result has lost but two and saved considerable ex-
pense to the county. AMien he took the office the county
was 18500 in debt; he successfully negotiated a sale of
bonds to pay the indebtedness, and has assisted the
County Commissioners in cutting down expenses so that
beside meeting all current expenses a considerable part
of the back debt lias been wiped out. Although a busy
man in politics, Mr. Howard has not neglected his duties
to the church. While living in Eandolph he was first
counsellor to the bishop and was the first president of the
Y. M. M. I. A. in that county. September 12, 1886, he
was ordained High Priest and set apart as a High Coun-
cilor. In Febniaiw, 1889, he was ordained second coun-
cilor to President C. G. Larsen of Emery stake. Mr. How-
ard is an energetic, enterprising citizen, and stands high
in the estimation of the people whom he serves with such
distinguished ability.
JOHNSON, BISHOP PETER, son of Jens and Mar-
gai^et, was born in Orum, Viburg, Denmark, May
1, 1839. The family joined tlie Mor-mon church in
'53, and the follo^^'ing year the bishop emigrated to this
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 655
countiy with his two sisters, crossing' the plains in an
ox-train under Capt. Olsen, and located at Salt Lake City.
He had iiO' money or proper-ty and obtained employment
at sheepherding' and other occupations. In '59 he re-
moved to Ephraim, where he was married May 29, 1861,
to Anna C. Anderson. She died in Huntington Februaiy
27, 1897, leaving seven children: James P., Peter E.,
Lewis AV., Hannah M., Elizabeth M., Charles R. and
Petrea. E. His second wife, married in Salt Lake City
November 19, 1865, was Annie M., daughter of Abraham
and Maliren Hansen, born in Laaland, Maribo, Amt,
Denmark, May 1, 1812. They have seven children: Hans,
Andrew, John P., Daniel A., Maa'y H., Eliza M. and Ellen
B. He followed the occupations of farmer and carpenter
while residing in Ephraim. In '67 he removed to Foun-
tain Green and the follovv'^ing year went to Laramie after
emigrants. AMiile crossing the (xreen river the boat cap-
sized and some of the paiiy were drowned. He came to
Huntington in '81 and has been engaged in farming; now
owns forty acres of good land. November 14, 1891 he
was appoined bishop over Huntingtoii ward, which posi-
tion he now holds. He took an active part in the Black
Hawk war while a resident of Sanpete county, being in
the Salina canyon engagement. Served as superinten-
dent of the Sunday-school while in Fountain rireen. Was
the first Sunday-school superintendent in Huntington
and served as superintendent of the Sunday-school of
Emery stake. When the High Council was chosen he
was selected as a member and retains that position. He
is an enterprising, public-spirited man and an earnest
and zealous churcli worker, being highly respected in the
community and county.
JOHNSON, AMOS P., carpenter, son of (leorge W. and
Maria J., was born in Jackson county, Tenn., Sep-
tember 25, 1846. The family joined the Mormon
church in New York in '31 and were living in Nauvoo,
Illinois, at the time of his birth. They passed through
all the church persecutions, and in '48 removed to Coun-
cil Bluffs, Iowa, coming to Utah in '51. Amos P. was
656 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
only 5 years old, but he rode on horseback 800 miles.
They located where the town of Santaquin now is, father
erecting the first house, and in '59 settled Fountain
Green, father building the first house there. Amos P.
grew up there, herded stock and Avorked on the farm,
studying nights. He taught school in Fountain Green
five terms, then learned the carpenter trade. He held
many local ofiices and was a pi'ominent man in church
and public matters. He married in Fountain Green April
19, 1970, his wife being Elizabeth F., daughter of Calvin
G. and Jane E. Kingstone, born in Surry county, N. G.,
March 1, 1847. She died in Fountain Green March 31,
1880, leaving four children: Francis J., Edgar A. and
Hannah A., living; and eTulia R., deceased. He came to
Huntington in '94, where his children reside. He is jiresi-
dent of the town board and a representative man.
JOHNSON, JOSEPH E., fanner, son of George W. and
Maria J., was born in Santaquin, Utah, January 31,
1858. The family emigTated from New York State
and were among the first settlers of Fountain Green,
Sani^ete county, where they located in '59. Father was
one of the leading men of the town and about '62 re-
moved to Juab county, now resides in Moab. Joseph E.
grew up in Fountain Green and marned there Januaiy
14, 1S78, his wife being Catherine A., daughter of Peter
and Catlierine Johnson, born in Ephraim January 28,
1862. She died in Huntinglon October 15, 1887, leaving
two children: Ellis E. and Catherine. He mamed again
in Hunting-ton February 1, 1893, to Elizabeth W., daugh-
ter of AVilliam and j\Iary Howard, born in Salt Lake City
July 9, 1869. They haye three childi^en: Joseph C, Flora
and an infant. He came to Huntington in '79, bought a
farm and in '80 moved his family here. He completed and
moved into the first house in the town of Huntington.
NoAv has 120 acres of land. Serv^ed as county selectman
in '86. Was a member of the first and second town
boards and president of the third. In '86 he performed a
mission of one year to the Southern States. Was a candi-
date on the Eepublican ticket foT the first State Legisla-
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 657
ture, but the ticket Avas defeated. Is at present one of
the State land appraisers and superintendent of the
stake Y. M. M. I. A. and a prominent and representative
man.
JOHXSON, HOK. M. E., member of the State Legisla-
ture, Town Clerk and notary public, local agent for
the Consolidated Implement company and shipper
of grain and produce, son of George W. and ^ilaria J.,
was born in Nebraska while the family were en-route to
Utah, July 31, 1851. The family located in Springville
and later settled in Cedar City, then in Santaquin, and
in '59 settled Fountain Green. The parents then went to
Mona, Juab county; father is now living in Moab at the
age of 76 years. He was a postmaster thii-ty-five years
and is well known throughout Utah as a practicing phy-
sician. Mother is widely known as a midwife and nurse.
M. E. enlisted in the Black Hawk war when 16 years of
age and was actively engaged during the war. He was
married at Mona March 15, 1873, to Alice M., daughter
of Alexander and Malena Wilkins, who died November
22, 1885, leaving six children: Milas P., George A., Jo-
seph B., Edgar V. and Inez G., living; and Harriet M.,
deceased. He was married again in Logan Temple Au-
gust 25, 1887, to Haunah E., daughter of Samuel and Ann
Kawley. They have had six children: Rolla Y., Irene A.,
Margaret E., JeiTold E. and Senate A., living; Alice M.,
deceased. He served as assistant postmaster in Mona.
In December, 1879, he moved from Fountain Gieen to
Huntington, where in '80 he was appointed postmaster,
serving till January, 1898. He v.'as the first notary juib-
lic in Emery county, appointed in '83, and served as
school trustee for ten years. Before the division on na-
tional party lines he took an active part in the People's
party, serving as chairman and secretary. Then became
a Democrat and in "96 was elected to the State Senate
by a majority of over 600, and that in a district which
had previously been Republican. He was a member of
the Committee on Roads and Bridges and was instm-
mental in securing an appropriation of |20,000 for im-
658 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
provements. He was very active in educational matters,
in foTmulating fish and game laws and getting local
license fixed at a minimum of |400 a year. In '85 he es-
tablished a store and operated it ten years. In '89 he
was appointed local agent for the Consolidated Imple-
ment company. He has taken a prominent part in build-
ing up Emeiy county, owns a fann of 120 acres and is a
carpenter and blacksmith. He served as secretary and
treasurer of the Emer^^ stake board of education and in
'95 was appointed town clerk.
JONES, BENJAMIN, farmer, son of Benjamin and
Rose A., was born in Union Fort, Salt Lake county,
July 12, 1850. The family removed to Parowan in
'52, and after a few years went to Provo, thence to Fair-
view, and removed from there to Thistle valley, then at
the beginning of the Black Hawk Avar went to Sevier
county. He took an active part in the Black Havdv war
as a home guard. He performed a mission to the Muddy
and in '78 came to Huntington upon the request of Eras-
tus Snow. He has a farm of forty-three acres, is a mem-
ber of the Elders' quorum and a prominent man in the
community. AVas married in Fairview June 28, 1875, to
Sarah J., daughter of Elani and Martha Cheney, bom
September 7, 1857. She died Februaiw 19, 1895, leaving
eight children: Martha E., Elani L., Celestia C, Benja-
min, Sarah J., David H., Orin S. and Jehu.
iZ ILLPxlCK, J. H., farmer and woolgrower, son of W.
|A J. and Eliza, was born in Manti Febmar-y 8, 1868.
V He was brought np in Manti, and at 14 began life
for himself. AVhen 12 years of age he came to Emery
county and was here frequently before locating. In '87
he made a trip to California and returned in '89, when
in company with his brother J. D. he leased 3,500 sheep
and located in Huntington. They dissolved partnership
in '93 and he started to make a liome at his present place,
where he has eighty acres of well improved land, with
good buildings. In '95 he re-engaged in the sheep busi-
ness, and now has about 1,800 head. Was married in
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 659
Himtington December 25, 1891, to Maiy A., daughter of
James W. and Laima A. Bradley, born in Moroni July
IS, 1875. Their children are Grover C. and Kenneth G.,
living, and Eliza L., deceased.
CEONARD, D. H., blacksmith, son of James and Jane
Caldwell, was born in Upper Canada March 7, 1841.
The family emigrated to Michigan in '45, and in '53
they came to Utah, crossing tlie plains in Capt. Moses
Clawson's train, and located at Taylorsville. In '57 they
removed to Rush valley, where D. H. took part in the
Indian wars and was engaged at farming and stock- .
raising. He was married there January 7, 1861, to Emma
E. Child, who had five children: Louie, Heber, Myra,
Alonzo and .Marion. His second wife was Elizabeth
Charles, who liad eleven children: William, Jane, James,
Hyrum, Alice, Elsie, Caroline, David, Emma, Alviu and
Myron. He spent two years on a mission to Dixie in
helping settle the Muddy country. In '63 he went to
the Missouri river after emigrants. He came to Hunt-
ington in the fall of '79 among the early settlers, and lo-
cated on the river in a, dugout. He helped locate and
survey- the townsite. He brought 1,500 head of sheep,
500 dying on the road. The family suffered many hard-
ships on account of cold and shortage of provisions, lie
engaged in farming for some time, but has been at work
blacksmithing the past twelve years. Is a wdlkuown
citizen.
COVELESS, HYRUM S., farmer and stockniis<-r, son
of John and Mahala, was born in Hancock county,
Illinois, May 16, 1845. His parents Avere among
the early members of the Mormon church, passing
through all the church persecutions. In '51 they L*iiii-
grated to Utah, father being captain of a com])<iny of ten,
having oxen and cows for teams, and located at l*ro\o.
They later removed to Paysou, where pai'euts died and
where Hyrum S. grew up as a fanner. At the age of 20
he began freighting produce to the mining camps of
Montana and Nevada and followed that business for sev-
660 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
eral 3'ears. lie went to the Missoiiii river after eiui-
grauts in the last church train commanded by Cax)t,
Haight. In the fall of '80 he came to Huntington, where
he took up 160 acres of land and lived in a dugout. lie
now has eighty acres and is engaged in farming, stock
and horseraising. He was appointed to the ohice of
sheriff in '80 and held the position for ten years. He
took an active part in the Black Hawk war while a resi-
dent of Payson. Is a Republican and quite promini^jit in
political affairs, having served as delegate to m;iny con-
^entions. Was married in Payson April 27, 1870, to Eliza
J., daughter of Robeii: and Lucretia Wimmer, bom in
Quincy, 111., January 25, 1812. They have had seven
children: Emma J., Hyrum S., Kate V. and May, living;
Emma J., Charles and Thomas G., deceased.
COTT, JOHN W., fanner and stockraiser, son of John
S. and Maiy A., was born in Salt Lake City October
24, 1850. His parents came to Utah in '48 and re-
moved to Lehi in '52, remaining about fifteen years, when
they removed to Corn creek. John W. remained in Lehi
till he was 22 years of age, when he went to Corn creek,
where he was maiTied February 23, 1873, to Sarah,
daughter of Peter and Selina Robinson. She died Octo-
ber 15, 1878, leaving tliivo children: John S., James P.
and Saiah M. He Avas nianied again in January, 1S81,
to Hannah C, daughter of Bent and Ann Johnson. They
have six children: Emma., Adelbert, Hiram, Myi-tle,
Pearl and Ira. He owns about 400 acres of land and deals
quite extensively in horses and cattle, being a Avell-
known, (enterprising and lepresentative man.
rn EEKS, JOSEPH B., farmer and stockraiser, son of
Ml William and Elizabeth Rhodes, was born in Iowa,
^ I January 8, 1850. The family came to Utah in '53
and located in Springville, then removed to Nephi, thence
to St. George, Washington county, where father died.
Mother is still living in Thurber. Joseph B. came to
Huntington in '86 and bought a farm; now owns 160
acres and is enaaoed in stockraisina'. He has held sev-
l*"'-M "9
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HYRUM S. LOVKT.?:SS,
HUNTINGTON.
RICHARD C. MILLER,
CASTLE DALE.
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 661
eral minor offices and is now a member of the Town
Beard. Is a Eepublican and takes an active part in the
l»olitical affairs, having been a delegate to many State
and county conventions. He took part in the Black Hawk
Avar while living in St. George, and is a respected vet-
eran. Was married in St. George Temple, March 1, 1878,
to Yilate, daughter of William and Maria Burgess, born
in Salt Lake City October 2, 1857. They have had
seven children: Vilate, Joseph B., Mary E., Rachel, Wil-
liam E. and Mabel, living; Maria, deceased.
PULSIPHER, CHARLES, fanner, son of Zerah and
Mary, was born in New York State, April 20, 1830 .
He came to LTtah by ox-train in '18, father be-
ing Captain of 100 in Brigham Young's division. The
f.imily settled in Salt Lake City, where Charles was mar-
ried, April 30, 1819, to Ann, daughter of William and
Si san Beers, born in Banbury, Oxfordshire, England, De-
cember 25, 1828. She came to Utah in the same com-
pany with her husband. He was a millwright and car-
penter and worked at that trade for some time. They
removed to St. George in '61, where he assisted in build-
ing the Temple. From St. George they went to Hebron;
thence to Kane county in '76, and in '82 came to Hunt-
ington, where they have since resided. He was appointed
bishop in '83 and served until '92. Is at present a mem-
ber of the High Priests' quorum. Served a ten months'
mission to Green River in '52 and '53 and was one of the
minutemen during the Buchanan war in '57. He is
the father of eleven children; has a farm of fifty acres,
and is a prominent and representative pioneer. His wife
opened a store in '88, and deals in general merchandise,
cariwing a stock of .|300 to $100 and doing a very good
business.
S HERMAN, ALBEY LYMAN, farmer, son of Lyman
R. and Delcena D., was born in Chautauqua county,
N. Y., October 30, 1832. The family joined the Mor-
mon church before he was born, and were among the
earliest members. About '34 thev removed to Kirtland,
662 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
Ohio, then to Far West, Mo., and later to Nauvoo, 111.,
passing through all the church persecutions. Father
T\'as a prominent man in the church and was appointed
one of the Twelve Apostles by Joseph Smith, while he
was in prison, but father died before he was ordained. In
'49 they removed to Kanesville, and in '54 to Utah. On
the way to Utah, Albey was married June 10, 1854, to
Mar^^, daughter of George and Elizabeth Swan, born in
Scotland, December 15, 1836. They have had fourteen
children: Mary E., Albey W., Lyman K., Delcena E., Ellen
v., George A., Don F., Susan J., Orlo L., David E., Ger-
trude E., Elmer J., and Ada C, living; Elkenah, de-
ceased. In the spring of "55 they removed to Payson, then
to Santaquin, then to Fountain Green in '60 among the
early settlers. He took part in the Black Hawk war, and
h '66 went back to tlie Missouri river after emigrants.
In '80 he came to Huntington and took up 160 acres of
h'.nd. He has filled several church offices and is now a
High Priest.
STALWOETHY, THOMAS, farmer, son of Henry and
Mary, was born in Yarmouth, Norfolk, England,
December 8, 1828. He served seven years' appren-
ticeship as a moulder, and came to Utah in '54, crossing
the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Isaac Allred, and
located in Cache valley. He is the father of the first
child born in Cache county. After remaining in Cache
two years, he went to Salt Lake City and worked on
public buildings for Brigham Young for three years. He
then removed to Centerville, and was engaged for three
years at farming; then went on a mission to the Muddy,
where he remained until the mission was closed. The
Navajo Indians stole his mule team and Brigham Young
gave him a yoke of oxen, when he went to St. George,
from there to Mt. Carmel, thence to Orderville, and in '85
Ik came to Huntington. He took part in the grasshop-
per war, the Echo canyon war and the Morrisite war.
Was a ward teacher many years and is now a member
of the High Priests' quorum. Was married in Yarmouth,
Norfolk, England, May 13, 1850, to Matilda, daughter of
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 663
Thomas and Christina Jenkinson, born August 13, 1827 .
They have had eleven children: Elizabeth, Heniy T., Rose
H., Lewcity and Maiy M., living; Thomas, William,
Annie, Rachel, Eliza, Cache, and an infant, deceased.
gWEET, F. P., salesman for Stark Bros. Nursery and
Orchard company of Louisiana, Mo., son of Benoni
and Margaret, v^^as born in Cincinnati, Ohio, No-
vember 12, 1852, He grew up there and received a com-
n on school education. When old enough to engage in
lusiness for himself he became a traveling salesman and
has followed that and photograhy. He came to Utah in
"iO and resided for a time in Glenwood and Loa, and in
'&5 came to Huntington. Has a farm of 100 acres and
is engaged in farming and selling nursery stock. He is
a Democrat and active in politics and church matters,
^as married in Glenwood, January 11, 1880, to Emma
J. Pierce, bom in Deseret, Utah, December 16, 1861. They
have six children: Albert F., George W., Margaret E.,
Marion, Mairy F. and Joseph B.
1 I AkeFIELD, THOMAS G., farmer, son of John F.
VJL/ and Susannah, was born in Nauvoo, Illinois, June
16, 1845. He came to Utah with his mother in
1855, crossing the plains in Capt. John Henley's company,
and located in Springville. After ten years they went
to Fountain Green. He took part in the Black Hawk war
as a minuteman and Captain of ten. Was a stockholder
in the Fountain Green Co-op store. He came to Hunt-
ington, June 19, 1882, and commenced farming. Has a
farm of forty acres. Is a shareholder in the Co-op stoi-e,
having been president two years and a director three
years. Is also a stockholder in the roller mills. Was mar-
ried in Mona, November 1, 1869, to Maria J., daughter
of George W. and Maria J. Johnson, born December 11,
1852. They have had eleven children: Thomas O., Su-
sannah, Mary J., Valera L., Marion E., George F., Aus-
tin A., Clinton N., Bertha N. and Estenna F., living, and
Delphe N., deceased.
664 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
I I AlCOCK, CHKISTOPHEE, farmer and stock-
\XJ raiser, son of AMlliam and Elizabeth, was born
in Newton Lanes, England, June 9, 1854. He
came to Utah with his parents in '59, crossing the plains
by ox-teams. They settled in Sugar house ward, remain-
ing three years, then removed to Parowan, where they
resided nineteen years. In the spring of '81 Christopher
came to Huntington. He wais one of the home guard
during the Indian war. After coming to Huntington he
followed the trade of a sawyer six or seA^en years. Was
county bee inspector from '90 to '94 and notaiy public
from '93 to '9G. He served as superintendent in the Co-op
store from '90 to '96 and under his supenision the store
had its greatest prosp<*rity. Wjis ])resideut of the Hunt-
ington Roller ]\lill and Manufacturing company two
years and is one of the directors. The mill was built in
'93 and he was one of the mot^t active organizers and
largest investors. He built the second brick residence in
the town; has a farm of 130 acres; an apiary of thirty-
five stands, and has produced 400 gallons of honey from
seventeen stands of bees. He went on a mission to Eng-
land in Februaiy, 1890, and labore<l in Sheffield and Liv-
erpool, returning in November, 1897, on account of his
wife's ill health. Is a member of the Seventies' quorum
and a teacher in the Sunday-school, Was mari'ied in
Parowan November 1, 1875, to Mary E., daughter of
William C. and Louisa ]\f. Mitchell, bom December 8,
1857. The}' have had nine children: Christoplier, Eliza-
beth L., William C, Maiy M., Mabel, Annie M. and Ed-
ward A., living; iand John K. and Thomas M., deceased.
LAWRENCE.
Lawrence was first settled in '79 by H. S. Love-
less, P. O. Biirch, Eobert Hill and David Dimmick. The
town was not surveyed for several years, until John
P. Wimmer erected an elegant dwelling, when others
were built in the vicinity. The place is located
three miles from Hunting-ton and the Aver-y and Hunt-
ington canals supply water for irrigation. Calvin M.
Moore is bishop of the ward. The school population num-
bers seventy-one pupils and good schools ai'e maintained.
Farming, stockraising and lumbering occupy the atten-
tion of the citizens, who are an industrious people.
Fruits of every variety are gTown here, and the town
seems to be the home of the honey bee. A commodious
meeting-house is used -for religious purposes and social
gatherings. Lawrence enjoys all the mail and stage priv-
ileges of larger towns and is a nice little pastoral village.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF LAWRENCE.
rY\ OORE, BISHOP CALVIN W., son of Ethan A. and
I I I Sarah Webber, was born in Falma, Hatiulton
J I county, jVIass., July 21, 1827. The family renio\ed
to New York, where they joined the Mormon church, then
went to Kirtland, O., and Nauvoo, 111., passing through
the church persecutions. He joined the Nauvoo Legion,
serving in Capt. Jonathan Duke's company. In '46 he
went to Council Bluffs, la., where he joined the Mormon
battalion, and made the trip to California, where they
were discharged. He remained in California during the
winter, and returned to Salt Lake City in the spring of
'48, locating in the city for two years. He removed to
Pleasant Grove, from which point he was called to help
settle Cedar City and other southern colonies. He
helped build- mail stations between Salt Lake City and
the Missouri river; ser\'ed eight weeks in the Echo can-
yon trouble, and took an active part through all the In-
dian wars. In 'G4 he assisted in settling Circle valley,
and after the Indians drove out the colonists located in
Spring City. Here he was engaged in fanning and held
numerous offices till '85, when he came to Lawrence and
took up 160 acres of land. He served as presiding elder
till '89, when he was ordained bishop by Apostle John
Henry Smith. Was married in Pleasant Grove, Januaiy
13, 1853, to Elizabeth C, daughter of Levi and Abigail
Allred, born in Crawford county. Mo., March 6, 1833.
They have five children: Joseph O., Lewis A., Margar-
etta. Earl and Nellie.
pEYNOLDS, LEVI B., farmer, son of Levi B. and
IT Hannah, Avas born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, Feb-
^ ruaiy 7, 1859. ^Vhen he was a child his parents
removed to Mt. Pleasant, where they now reside. He
grew up in Mt. Pleasant, remaining there until 26
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 667
years of age, when he came to Lawrence, arri\ang in the
fall of '87. He purchased the improvements of a set-
tler, and now has 160 acres. He is a member of the
school board, and a counsellor to Bishop Moore. Went
on a mission to the Northern States, but returned after
eight months on account of ill-health. Is a member of
the High Priests' quorum and an assistant to Owen Tuft,
Sunday-school superintendent. He is a stockholder in
the Avery Canal company, and served as president 'for
two terms. TVas married in the Endowment House^ Salt
Lake City, Februars^ 14, 1883, to Emma, daughter of Mons
and Carney Kosenlund, born July 6, 1865. They have
four children: Boyd L., Carry, Ward W. and Bruce F.
I^OPER, HENRY, apiarist, son of William and Susan-
JT nah, was born in Lincolnshire, England, February
V 9, 1836. In '48 he came to Utah, with his mother,
brother and sisters, crossing the plains in Capt. Kim-
ball's company, and located in Salt Lake City. He soon
removed to Provo, and in '62 settled in Gunnison and en-
gaged in farming. In '82 he came to La^T:'ence, where
he has a small farm and an apiary. While living in
Provo he took part in the Walker war and was active in
the Black Hawk war when a resident of Gunnison. He
is a much-respected citizen of Emery county. Was mar-
ried in Provo to Charlotte E. Mellor, who had eleven chil-
dren: Susannah, William, Selina, Sarah, Mary A., Char-
lotte E., Charles H., George A., Benjamin F., James L.
and Oliver M. Wife died in Lawrence, and he married
again June 5, 1887, to Amy S. Shaw, nee Matthews, a
native of England.
MOLEN.
The earl^^ liistoiy of Molen is the same as that of
"FeiTon, as the two settlements were origiually one. This
place was named in honor of M. AA\ Molen, one of the
pioneer settlers, now a resident of Mapleton, Utah.
Among the first colonists in '79 wei*e Seth Wareham, L.
S. Beach, and the families of Caldwells, Larsens, Chris-
tensens, Ivasnuissens and McDonalds. L. S. Beach was
the first bishop and was succeeded by K. H. Rasmussen,
the present official. M. W. Molen opened the first store,
with J. D. Killpack as manager. The present population
numbers about 200 people engaged in farming, stockrais-
ing and woolgrowing. J. Caldwell conducts the only
store, and is the postmaster. The people are industrious
and contented, having good society, school and church
organization. The school population numbers ninety-
eight pupils.
Molen town and fields obtain water from Ferron
creek and the supply is sufficient for all pui"i)oses. Bee-
keeping is an important industry here, and fruit-gTOwing
will soon become a profitable occupation. All the cereals
are grown to perfection. The town Avill never be a large
important commei'cial point, but the present inhabitants
and many others will always have excellent homes, sur-
rounded by the evidence of peace and plenty.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF MOLEN.
BARTON, E. U., famier, son of William K. and Melin-
da, was born in Conncil Blnffs, la., October 3, 1850.
The family came to Utah, when he was very small,
and his father and Dan Greenock opened the first bakery
in Utah, in Salt Lake City, east of Walker Bros. bank.
Father soon added a i-estaurant and candy store and did
a good business. In '58 he removed to Manti, where he
run a small distillery and later opened a store and res-
taurant. He was always an active man in church and
Sunday-school affairs, being Sunday-school superintend-
ent for fifteen yeai-s. He filled a mission to England and
died in Manti in December, 1887. E. H. was raised in
Manti and married there March IG, 1878, to Alice E.,
daughter of James and Ann Cook, born in Manti, July
14, 18G0. She died in Molen, July 2, 1893, leaving seven
children: William E., George F., Edgar M., Alpha, Ar-
thur G., Nina and Alice. He came to Molen in March,
1884, and now has a farm of about seventy acres; is road
supeiwisor and school trustee and a representative citi-
zen.
BEACH, DANIEL M., farmer, son of Nathaniel S. and
Isabella A., was born in Manti, July 24, 1859. He
grew up in Manti and in April, 1885, came to Molen,
where he has since resided. He was apj^ointed second
counsellor to Bishop Rasmussen in '91, and still holds
the position. Is a, member of the High Priests' quorum.
He assisted in building the North ditch and town ditch of
Ferron, and is a shareholder in both, besides owning an
interest in two other irrigation ditches. Was married
in Manti, November 21, 1879, to Matilda, daughter of An-
thony W. and Susan M. Bessey, born July 28, 1S59. They
have thi^ee living children: Albert O., Anthony N. and
Susan B.
' ( HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
/T\ ALDWELL, JOSEPH, fanner, son of John and
\^ Maria, was born in Carlisle, England, March 7,
1850. He came to Utah in '02 and located at Mt.
Pleasant, with the family. Thej' removed to Richfield
in 'G4, then to Monroe and in '67 settled in Gunnison.
He later i^emoved to Manti and in '89 came to Molen,
where he has since resided. He took an active part in
the Black Hawk war, while a resident of Sanpete. Has
served as Justice of the Peace in Moleu. Is now superin-
tendent of the Sunday-school and an active worker.
Farms about sixty-five acres of land. Was married July
24, 1874, to Treena, daughter of L. P. and Marianna Fjel-
sted of Gunnison. They have had nine children: John
L., Peter W., Jessie F. jnd an infant living; Joseph E.,
Edith M., Junius, Evelyn and Dora, deceased.
fT\ HKISTENSEN, JENS, fanner, Avas born in Denmark,
v. May 9, 1829. He grew up in his native land, joined
the Mormon church, and came to Utah in '77.
Removed to Molen in early days and helped to locate and
survey the Peterson canal. He has served as a v/ard
teacher for about sixteen years. Has a farm of 100 acres
and raises 1200 to 1400 Ibushels of grain yearly. Is a
stockholder in the Molen and Oak canals and is one of
the representative citizens. Was married, in May, 185o,
to Christina, daughter of Christian and Marianna Soreu-
son. They have had ten children: Carl, Maria, Chris-
tian and Amelia living, the others dece^ased.
II ANSEN, HANS C, farmer and apiarist, son of Jens
|| and Sophia, was born in Denmark September 14,
/ 1850. The family came to Utah in '53, crossing
the plains in an ox-train under Capt. John Fosgren, and
settled in Spring City. The Indians forced the settlers
to remove to Manti, where Hans C. grew up a farmoj*.
In April, 1884, he came to Molen, and has since resided
here. He has a farm of thirty acres and owns about
forty stands of bees. Is first counsellor to Bishop Ras-
mussen and served as second counsellor to Bishop Beach.
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 671
Served as school trustee four years and Sunday-sc-iiooi
superintendent from '86 to '91. Was presiding elder
of the ward for one year. He was married in Salt Lake
City Januaiy 3, 1870, to Mary L., daughter of Isaac and
Hannah Lowry, born in Manti, March 26, 1852. They
have seven children: Hannah C, Effie L., Lafayette,
Ellen, Mary R., Lucy C. and Francis.
11 IGBY, WILLIAM E., son of Ezra Higby, was born in
n Michigan, December 4, 1849. His mother died at
/ the time of his birth, and in '54 he came to Utah
with his father, crossing the plains in an ox-train, under
Capt. Mitchell. Father and William came in a buggy,
and located at South Cottonwood. Father Avas a mill-
wright, and made the first shingle put on Rrighain
Young's barn. He died November 11, 1871. William
came to Emery county in July, 1878, and settled ou
Young's, now called Lar sen's ranch. He now has 400
acres of land and resides on Kock canyon wash, three
miles south of Castle Dale. He has been engaged in
stockraising several years, but is now devoted to his
farm. Was married in Spring City, November 9, lS'i2,
to Emma M. Larsen, born in February', 1851. They have
five children: Emma L., Katie M., Thomas E., Orange
and Mary A.
QASMUSSEN, BISHOP HANS P., farmer, son of Jias-
{X nius and Kersten, was born in Denmark, May 8,
* 1844. He joined the Mormon church in '64, and
did missionary work there for three A^ears; then came to
Utah, arriving in Salt Lake City in October, 1867. He
crossed tbe plains in an ox-train, under Capt. Leonard
Rice, and located in Farmington, where he remained for
about four years; then removed to Manti, for fourhMm
years. Came to Molen in '84, and has since ivsided
here. Served ais Justice of the Peace in '85 and '87,
and is at present a member of the Board of County Com-
missioners. He was ordained bishop in '91, by Antlion
H. Lund, to succeed Bishop Lyman S. Beach. He spent
672 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
one year in Avorking' on the St. George temple, and has
always been an active, industrious and entei'prising man.
Has a farm of 110 acres, and is engaged in general farm-
ing. He was married in Fannington, October 8, 1807,
by Bishop John W. Hess, to Anna M, Anderson, born
July 14, 1848. They have ten living children: Hans P.,
Christina, Annie C, Andrew, Louisa, Thorwold, Laura.
William H., Lillian and Agnes.
ORANGEVILLE.
Orangeville in a pleasantly located town on Gol-
touwood creek, first settled in '78 by E. Curtis, Sr.,
J. K. Eeid, Andrew Anderson, Joseph Burnett, Theo-
dore H. Houskeeper, Joseph Jackson, and Samuel
Jewkes and sons. The place was called Castle Dale until
the new town was founded, when the present name was
adopted. A postoffice was established in '79 with J. K.
Reid as postmaster. The first canal built was the Blue
Cut, which supplied sufficient water for all purposes un-
til '79 when the Clipper canal was constructed. The
town was located and surve^^ed in the fall of '80 and sev-
eral families from Manti and other Sanpete towns began
the erection of homes. In '81 a ward was organized with
Jasper Robertson, bishop; J. K. Reid and Andrew An-
derson, counsellors.
The town was named in honor of Hon. Orange
Seely, the first man called to settle Castle valley, and his
notable record as a pioneer is a credit to the place. With
a small beginning of only four families in '7J), the town
has increased and prospered until in '98 the population
numbers 800 industrious and enterprising citizens en-
gaged in farming, stockraising and kindred pursuits, en-
joying the comforts of home and pleasant surround-
ings. There are three well-conducted public schools,
maintained during the regular school months. The busi-
ness interests are well represented by four stores, roll ^r
mill, sawmill, shingle mills, blacksmith shops, foundry
and other necessary houses. Orangeville town and fields
are well-watered from the Clipper, the Star, the Great
Western, the Blue Cut, and the Mammoth canals.
674 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
Orangeville has the largest social hall in Emery
county and first-class entertainments have always been
furnished by the Home Dramatic company. Co-operation
has enabled the people to build public houses, construct
canals and bridges and form companies for the general
advancement of the people's interests. Many new and
commodious residences adorn the town and beautiful
shade and fruit trees decorate the streets and town lots.
The only nursery in Emery county is located here and
conducted by O. H. Oliphant, one of the pioneers in fruit-
growing in Utah. The Ladies' Relief society has a com-
modious hall in construction, ne\v business interests are
being added and Orangeville has a future of prosperity
equal to any similar sized village in the State of Utah.
U. E. Ourtis is Justice of the Peace; J. C. Woodward,
Constable and Estray Poundkeeper, and William F. Fail
is postmaster. The school population number 260 pupils,
and schools are conducted under the management of J.
D. Jewkes, principal.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF ORANGEVILLE.
n ANDERSON, ANDREW, Jr., fanner, son of Andrew
M and Annie, was born in Sweden, September 13,
r 1854. He came to Utah, with bis parents in '59,
crossing the plains in an ox-train; the family located in
Fountain Green. He remained in Sanpete for several
years, taking an active part in the Black Hawk war.
June 15, 1879, he located in Orangeville and has since
resided here, being a prominent man in public affairs and
church matters. Was the first Sunday-school superin-
tendent in Orangeville and the first secretary of the El-
ders' quorum. Has been a member of the bishopric since
the organization sixteen years ago and is a member of
the High Priests' quorum. Has served as one of the tUiec-
tors of the first mercantile establishment, now known
as the Co-op, and helped fonnulate the by-laws. Is at
present a stockholder in the Co-op and agent for all the
church publications. Was one of the organizers of the
New State Roller Mill company and holds stock in the
mill. He was married in the Endowment House, Salt
Lake City, January 25, 1875, to Diantha, daughter of Jens
and Mary Christensen, born March 13, 1856. They have
had seven children: Diantha C, Maria V., Mary E., An-
drew M., Annie E. and Edith, living; Clifford, deceased.
r\ NDERSON, SWAIN, fanner, son of Andrew und
H Annie, was born in Sweden, May 18, 1848. He
/ came to Utah with his parents in '59, crossing the
plains in an ox-train; settled in Fountain Green. Took
an active part in the Black Hawk war, was in company
with Bishop Jasper Robinson and Louis Lund when the
former was wounded and the latter killed. In 1881 he
came to Castle valley and settled in Orangeville. Now
has a farm of forty acres, all under successful cultiva-
tion. He is a member of the Seventies quorum; a ward
teacher, and has served as librarian of the Sunday-school
for manv vears. Was married in the Endowment House,
676 HISTOKY OF EMERY COUNTY.
Salt Lake City, December 8, 1873, to Mary K,, daugh-
ter of Christian and Hannah Christensen, born September
ID, 1855. They have live children: Josep W., Alrada,
Hannah M., Nellie P. and Ellis.
/* UYMAN, NOAH T., farmer and apiarist, son of
W Thomas and Sarah G., was bom in Jackson county,
^ Tenn., June 30, 1819. He joined the Mormon church
in Illinois in '36 and removed from there to Caldwell
county. Mo., where he was among the first settlers, and
passed through all the church persecutions. His daugh-
ter, Mary Jane, was bom the night of the "Crooked
Kiver" battle, when David Patten was killed. He came
to Utah in '50 in Capt. M. Caldwell's ox-train, and lo-
cated at American Fork, where he built the first house.
He later removed to Springville and went on a three
yoars' mission to England, returning in '55, and bringing
a company of fifty-two wagons across the plains. After
living in Springville for three years, he removed to Fair-
view in '59, and was driven out by Indians, removing
to Mt. Pleasant. He then located in Fountain Green and
remained there till the fall of '85, when he came to
Orangeville. He took an active part through the Black
Hawk war, under Capt. M. Caldwell, and was in many
oxnoditions against the Indians. Was president of the
Seventies quorum in Emeiy stake for several years. Was
iiuin-ied in jNIissouri, December 24, 1837, to Mary D. Dud-
ley, bom August 15, 1814. She died in Illinois, March 1,
1845, leaving two children: Margaret J. and Emma M.
He was married again in Nauvoo, 111., November 25,
1845, to Margaret Johnson, born Februar^^ 28, 1821.
There are four children living: Margaret E., Harriett,
T>dward W. and Lilian M. Was married again in Win-
ivv Ouarters, bv President Brigham Youner, in Febru-
aiv, 1847, to Elizabeth A. Jones, bom February 12,
1830. There are four living children: William A., Clar-
issa E., Noah T. and Amy Amelia. Was arrain married
in Salt Lake Citv, May 2, 1857, to Louisa TJowlev, born
Mav 8, 1832. There are seven livine: children bv this
TT-arriap-e: John W., Willnrd R., Owen W., Joseph H.,
Laura, Sarah J. and Franklin.
J. K. REID,
ORANGEVILLE.
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 677
JOHXSOX, KOBEKT, JR., son of Robert and Elizabeth,
was born in Manchester, England, March 3, 1849.
The family came to Utah in "53 and located in Manti,
where they still reside. Robert grew up in Manti and
was married January 2G, 1873, to Annie, daughter of
Rasmus H. and Magdalene Hougaard, born in Denmark
April 13, -1855. They have had eleven children: Robert
W., Annettie, Alma E., John E., Louis X., Mary M., Han-
nah E., Samuel R. and Clarence, liA'ing; Rasmus and Ve-
rona, deceased. In July, 1865, lie came to Orangeville
and now has a sixty -five-acre farm.
eOGAN, ROBERT, farmer, son of Robert and Ann,
was bom in Manti October 13, 1860. His parents
came from Scotland soon after the pioneers located
in Salt Lake City and wei^ in the employ of Brigham
Young. They moved to Manti shortly after the place was
settled and later to Orangeville, where they died. Father
performed two missions to Scotland. Robert giew up in
Manti and came to Orangeville when there were but two
houses in the place. He took up land and now has a
farm of eighty-five acres. He is a director in the New
State Roller Mill company and helped build the mill.
Was married in Orangeville December 11, 1883, to Sarah
E., daughter of Samuel G. and Alice Ware, born in Eph-
raim September 17, 1865. She died January 10, 1890,
leaving four children: Annie, Robert W., Alice and
Sarah M. He married again November 25, 1891, to Rachel
H., sister of his first wife, born in Manti October 1, 1873.
They have two children: Frank J. and Douglas.
CUKE, B. F., secretary, treasurer and manager of the
Co-op sto-re, son of Charles and Ann, was born in
Manti August 6, 1871. He was raised in Manti and
graduated from the higli schools of that cit:\'-, tlien took
a special nonnal and business course, graduating in '90.
He taught school one year in :Molen, one year in Fairview
and three years in Orangeville, being principal for two
years. He' then entered the Co-op store as secretaiy,
678 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
treasurer. and manager, which positions he still retains,
to the satisfaction of the people. Served for three and a
half years as a member of the county board of examiners
and in '98 was elected Superintendent of Schools. He is
a Democrat and takes an active part in political and edu-
cational affairs. Has a farm of 100 acres, which is culti-
vated. Was married in Orangeville February 22, 1892,
to Emily J., daughter of James B. arid Catherine' Davis,
born in Panaca, Nevada. They have had three children:
Ray F. and Lucille, living; and Pearline, deceased.
f^EID, J. K., attorney, was born in Edinburgh, Scot-
[T land, December 22, 1850. At the age of 11 he left
V home and came to Utah with his uncle, William T.,
crossed the plains in '02 in Capt. John R. Murdock's com-
pany and located at Payson. In '66 he drove an ox-team
loaded with flour to Montana and tiie same year drove a
mule-team to the Virginia City gold mines. Served in
the Black Hawk war and stood guard when only 15 years
of age. Was married in January, 1868, to Elizabeth
eTackson, and removed to AFanti. When a call was made
for settlers to build up Castle valley he came in Septem-
ber, 1868, and located a homestead w'here the town of
Orangeville is situated. He planted the first trees in the
spring of '79 and has planted some ever}' 3'ea]- since. W^as
the first postmaster, holding the position for ten years,
and in May, 1879, opened the first store, using an 8x10
dugout for residence, store and ijostoffice. He gave the
name of Castle Dale to the office, which is now Orange-
ville. Was one of the three who in '79 wrote a petition
for creating Emery county, which was formed February
12, 1880. Served as first treasurer of the county, receiv-
ing |15 per year. The first sessions of the County Court
were held in his house. In '81 he was elected County
Prosecuting Attorney and has held that position by elec-
tion or appointment nine years. He served as Justice of
the Peace of Castle Dale and notary public. In '96 he
was admitted to the bar of the Seventh Judicial district,
and his law practice is steadily increasing. In company
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 679
Avith Samuel Jewkes and sons built the first grist mill
and sawmill in Emery county and was one of the incor-
porators of the New State Eoller Mills. He has opened
some valuable coal beds near Orangeville and has as-
sisted in building several irrigation canals. His family
consists of seven sons and seven daughters. He is an ac-
tive, industrious and enterprising man, always ready to
assist in any venture for the building up of Emery
countv.
I^CiBERTSON, BISHOP JASPEK, farmer, son of Nich-
I'T ols and Jane H., was born in Walkervilh.s Green
V county, Illinois, May 8, 1847. He came to Utah in
'62, crossing the plains in Capt. I-^ewis Brunson's com-
pany, and located in Lehi. In November, 1863, he went
to l^ountain Green and resided there till '80 when he
came to Castle Valley and located at Orangeville. He
took part in the Black Hawk war, while residing in
Fountain Green, and was one of the company consisting
of Swain ^Vuderson, Lewis Lund, Albert Collard and
Charles Jones, crossing the mountain on snowshoes,
when the Indians attacked them, killing Lewis Lund and
wounding liim in the left thigh. Was ordained bishop
of Orangeville August 13, 1882, by Erastus Snow and
Jolm Henry Smith. He worked on the St. George tem-
ple one year, and went back to the Missouri river after
emigrants. In April, 1883 he had his feet frozen while
in a blizzard and lost six of his toes. Served as Jus-
tice of the Peace in Fountain Green for two terms and
Probate Judge of Emery county three terms. Was a
member of tlie Constitutional convention of '87 and
'95. Served as road supervisor two terms. Is a share-
holder in the Co-op. store and was one of the charter
members of the Orangeville and Fountain Green Co-op.
Is a stockholder in four in-igation companies and an ac-
tive, industrio'US and enterprising citizen. Was married
in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, April 17, 1871,
to Rhoda E., daughter of James and Rhoda L. Guyman,
born April 27, 1853. They have had eleven children:
680 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY.
James O., Jasper N., Ellen J., Heber S., HowaM N., Flor-
ence P., Hettie M., Myron E., Bessie R., living; Arthur G.,
deceased.
SITTERUD, O. J., County Clerk and Recorder, son of
Jorgen and Ingre, was born in Norway October 17,
1848. He emigrated to Utah October 2, 1876, and
resided for seven years in Fountain Green, when he came
to Castle valley and located at Orangeville. Was elected
County Clerk and Recorder in '91 and re-elected in '90.
Served as school trustee for six years. Is a. member of
the Seventies quorum, of which he is secretary; a waj='d
teacher and assistant Sunday-school supei4ntendent. He
became a membei' of th<^ church Juni' 20, 1875, and was
called to pei^form a mission, but was i-eleased on account
of business. A^'as maiTied in Norway January 2, 1872,
to Karen, daughter of Ole and Joren Ihler, born October
11, 1853. They have Jiad nine children: George, Ole W.,
Caroline, Thora, Emiline, Jesse R., John E. and Earl E.,
living; Joseph E., deceased.
5AYL0R, J. LI., farmer, son of Cyrenus and Emily T.,
was born in Mauti October 22, 1852. His parents
came from Illinois. Grandfather, Albert Smith,
came with the ijionccrs and was one of tlie tirst settlers
of Manti. Father and mother came to Manti in '19,
with the tirst colonists and father served as County Clerk.
He died in '54, and mother married John Patten, who
raised J. H. to the occupation of a farmer. He engaged
in freighting i)roduco to the mining camps of Utah and
Nevada, and was married in Manti November 25, 1872,
to Martha A., daughter of John C. and Caroline Tatten,
born in Salt Lake City October 1(1, 1854. They have
seven children: Ida, William H., John H., Harold, Emily,
George L. and Le Roy. In July, 1880, he came to Orauge-
A'ille, where he now has an eighty-aci*e fann. He took
part in the Black Hawk war, standing guard and herding
stock. Has always been active in church and public
matter's. Was superintendent of the Sunda3'-school for
HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 681
several years, is a member of the high council. He has
endured many hardships in building up a home, but has
succeeded because of perseverance and hard work.
SUTTLE, AZAEIAH JR., Sheriff and proprietor of the
Tuttle House, son of Azariah and Ann, was born in
Manti September 1, 1853. He grew up in Manti
and married there April 6, 1874, to Mary, daughter of
David and Jane Wilkins, bom in Salt Lake City. They
have nine children: Milton, Mabel, Mark, Jane, David,
Fannie, Leah, Gladys and William. In '80 he came to
Orangeville, and in company with S. R. Jewkes, H. M.
Reid, B. T. Higgs, Amasa Scovil, John Carter and Levi
Reynolds, took an old sawmill in Joe Valley canyon.
The mill was later fitted up as a steam sawmill and is
now owned by Mr. Tuttle. He manufactures lumber,
lath, shingles and general building material. He is a
director in the Orangeville Roller mill and president and
director in the Co-op. store. Served as constable for
fourteen years and in '95 was appointed Sheriff, to which
office heVas elected in 1896. On March 24, 1897, he
went about fifty-five miles east of Orangeville, on the
San Rafael, to arrest Joe Walker and George Lee, son of
John D. Lee, members of the Robbers' Roost gang. He
arrested Lee, but Walker shot him through the right
thigh, inflicting a wound which mil always cause him
to be lame. He laid without assistance for thirty-six
hours when friends reached him and took him home.
He owns a farm of 100 acres, and during the past few
years has kept the Tuttle house. He is a well-known
and much respected citizen, a pioneer in the county aud
a representative, industrious and upright man.
WOODSIDE.
Woodside is a station on the Rio Grande West-
ern railroad, near the northern border line of Emery-
county. The town was settled in '81 by H. H. Hutch-
inson. He was followed the next year by Scott
Miller, Joseph Curtis, ^Villiam Turner and othei's, who
constructed an irrigation canal and cultivated the land.
The Price river being- veiy hard to control has made irri-
gation a very diifticult matter and many colonists have
left the place, after losing their crops on account of water
failure. A tunnel is being cut through the mountain to
save keeping up a long canal, and when this is completed
the farmers will be independent and safe fi'om failures.
The school population is forty-one pupils, and good
schools ai-e kept up during the school months.
The people are engaged chiefly in stockraising and
woolgrowiug, and I'eside upon their faiTQs and ranches.
Scott Miller is Justice of the Peace and D. Allen, post-
master. One store handles the merchandise necessaiy for
the people.
PROMINENT CITIZENS OF WOODSIDE.
PETTY, ALBEKT H., mechanic, son of Albert and
Lucinda, was born in Manti, March 3, 1854. His
father came to Utah in '48 and located in Salt Lake
City. He learned gunsmithing in th'# Southern States
and followed that occupation till his death. Was a mem-
ber of the Territorial Legislature in '52-3-4. He settled
in Manti in '53, and in '62 went to Dixie, where he died
June 19, 1868. Albert H. has two full brothers, Frank
and John, and three half brothers, George, Heber and Jo-
seph H., and a sister, Catherine. The latter took up the
first land seven miles south of Manti, at Pettyville, now
known as Sterling. Be now resides in Deseret, Millard
county, being a contractor and builder and music teacher.
Was maiTied Xovember 28, 1881, to Josephine, daughter
of Bishop J. S. and Caroline Black. They have five living
sons: Edgar, Manoy, Elmer, Acil Scherib and Bryan.
SIDW^ELL, WILLIAM H., farmer, son of James H.
and Emma, was born in Mt. Pleasant, July 18,
1860. His father came to Utah in '51, crossing the
plains in an ox-train, and located at Pleasant Grove. The
family removed to Mt. Pleasant in '59. Father took
part in the Black Hawk war, being one of the home
guard. He was one of the prominent men of Mt.
Pleasant, and died while on a visit to his son in Carbon
county, September 3, 1897. He was a consistent Latter-
day Saint, having joined the church in Nauvoo. William
H. removed to Wellington, Carbon county. May 10, 1894,
and boug'lit a fai*m of 120 acres, where he is engaged in
farming, and is one of the representative citizens of the
town. He was accidentally thrown on a circular saw,
while running a mill, September 3, 1895, and sustained se-
vere injuries, leaving him crippled in the left hand. Was
married to Ana, daughter of Moses and Rachel Draper,
born in Moroni, May 11, 1865. They have eight children:
AVilliam H., Ada M., Myi-tle, Mary E., Rachel, Dennis;
James L. and an infant.
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