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Quarried stone In Red Butte canyon for wall around tem- ple grounds at Salt Lake City. Died January 1854.
FIFE, ADAM S. (son of Adam Fife and Helen Sharp). Born July 24, 1838, Clackmannan, Scotland.
Married Comfort Jelly June 27, 1853, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Willlam and Comfort Jelly of Herechester, Northamptonshire, Eng .- ploneers Sept. 30, 1854, Darwin Richardson company). She was born Jan. 6, 1845. Their children: Mary Ellen b. Jan. 24, 1859, m. Willlam Jardine; Adam J. b. May 8, 1872, m. Agnes Shumway; William J. b. Oct. 22, 1875, m. May Jardine; Cecelia b. July 11, 1879, m. John Vaughn; John J. b. Feb. 17, 1882, m. Elizabeth Terry; Joseph J. b. Nov. 28, 1884, m. Margaret Anderson; LeRoy b. June 2, 1887. Family home Brigham City, Utah.
Assisted in hauling stone for Salt Lake temple 1852-56; also assisted in hauling the cornerstone for that edifice.
FIFE, WILLIAM N. (son of John Fife and Mary Meek Nicol. of Kincardine-on-Forth, Perthshire, Scotland). Born Oct. 15, 1831, at Kincardine. Came to Utah Oct. 18, 1853, John Brown company.
Married Diana Davis July 9, 1854, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Daniel Davis and Sarah Thomas of South Wales-pio- neers Sept. 25, 1849, Danlel Jones company). She was born April 11, 1835. Thelr children: Sarah Jane, m. Barnard Whlte; William Wilson, m. Ellzabeth Stewart; Diana, m. Valasco Farr; John Daniel, m. Eliza Jane Stewart; Walter Thompson, m. Mary Jane Merrill; Agnes Ann; Emma; Robert; Bernard. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Member 37th quorum seventies; member Ogden high council. Coroner In Weber county 1859-80; Ogden city marshal 1851-76; deputy U. S. marshal 1856; colonel of 1st regiment Weber milltary district. Architect and builder.
FIFIELD, LEVI JOSEPH (son of David Fifield). Born Dec. 12, 1803, Grantham, N. H .; came to Utah June 5, 1848, with other discharged Mormon battalion soldlers.
Married Amy Tracy (daughter of Thomas Tracy and Amy Tibbits), who was born Sept. 10, 1803, and dled Jan. 2, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. Their children: Matthew P. b. June 18, 1830; Charles Byron.
Married Sarah Smith June 7, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of William Smith, pioneer 1848), who was born March 28,
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1828, Solford, Eng. Their children: Willlam John; Joseph Levi, d. child; girl, d. Infant. Member Mormon battalion. Dled Aug. 16, 1850, Ogden, Utah.
FIFIELD, MATTHEW PHELPS (son of Levl Joseph Flfield and Amy Tracy). Born June 18, 1830, New Haven, Vt. Came to Utah Sept. 20, 1848, William G. Perkins company.
Married Almlra Jane Gibson Aprll 5, 1852, Bountiful, Utah (daughter of John and Elizabeth Gibson), who was born March 30, 1833. Came to Utah, Levl Murdock company. Thelr children: Almlra Jane b. June 27, 1853, m. Andrew Quigley; Samuel b. July 5, 1855, and Ellzabeth d. children; Orelia; Julia. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Married Rebecca Ann Hoopes March 30, 1862, Richmond, Utah (daughter of Warner Hoopes and Pricilla Gifford), who was born In Nauvoo, Ill. Thelr children: Charles Eugene b. Feb. 7, 1863, d. child; Naoml Adelalde b. Oct. 2, 1864, m. H. C. Heninger; Matthew Warner b. May 1, 1866, and Danlel Lewis b. May 27, 1868, d. children; Wlliiam Phelps b. Aprll 10, 1870, m. Amorett Allen; Joseph Levi b. Feb. 24, 1872, d. child; Edwin Willard b. March 27, 1874, m. Margarett Cowley; Wesley Andrew b. Dec. 21, 1875, m. Abble Fife; Albert Moronl b. June 29, 1877, m. Sarah Price; Melissa b. March 31, 1879, m. Ambrose Maughn; Rebecca Ann b. April 16, 1881, m. Ethan Allen 1900; Thomas Alma b. July 10, 1883; Jesse Harold b. Sept. 29, 1885.
President high priests quorum; alternate hlgh councilor, Oneida stake. Settled In Cache valley 1849; moved to Bear Lake valley. Went to the relief of Salmon river settlers.
FIFIELD, WILLIAM PHELPS (son of Matthew Phelps Fifield and Rebecca Ann Hoopes). He was born April 10, 1870, Weston, Idaho.
Marrled Amorett Allen Nov. 29, 1893, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Alexander Allen and Maria Cowley), who was born April 21, 1876, at Logan. Their children: Willlam Allen b. Nov. 7, 1894; Lois b. Feb. 29, 1896; Matthew Glen b. March 31, 1898; Reah Amorett b. Sept. 7, 1901; Rachel b. Aprll 15, 1903; Melvin Joseph b. Aug. 19, 1905; Mae b. May 7, 1907; Inez b. March 21, 1909; Anna b. Feb. 28, 1911.
Missionary to southern states 1899-1900; clerk Rockland ward 1909-11.
FILLERUP, ANDREW PETER (son of Peter Fillerup and Karen Rassmussen of Pannerup, Denmark). Born May 30, 1831, In Denmark. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1867, C. C. Rich company.
Married Carollne Rasmine Rassmussen 1867, Salt Lake Clty (daughter of Rasmus and Jensina Rassmussen of Den- mark), who was born May 24, 1842. Thelr children: Caro- Ilne Rasmine b. Dec. 22, 1868, m. Solomon F. Kimball; Amella Pedernell b. March 20, 1870, m. Silas Hutching; Andrew Peter b. Jan. 25, 1872, m. Emma Josephine Anderson; Carl Richard b. Nov. 11, 1873, m. Moneta .Johnson; Erastus Kruse b. Feb. 16, 1875, m. Lula Johnson; Zenas Kimberly b. May 24, 1878, m. Clara Williamson; Albert Frederick b. May 24, 1878, m. Luella Lane; Sofus Alexander b. July 10, 1880; Rosena Eleonora Andrea b. Jan. 22, 1882, m. Hugh Parks. Famlly home Provo, Utah.
High priest missionary to Denmark 1893-95; ward teacher. Road supervisor. Assisted In bullding woolen milis and first jail at Provo. Farmer. Deceased.
FILLERUP, ANDREW PETER, JR. (son of Andrew Peter Fillerup and Carollne R. Rassmussen). Born Jan. 25, 1872, Provo, Utah.
Marrled Emma Josephine Anderson June 2, 1899, Salt Lake City (daughter of Andrew Anderson and Cecilia Han- sen of Lake View, Utah. Came to Utah 1883). She was born May 10, 1874. Their children: Archle b. Feb. 27, 1900, and Andrew Pedro b. April 20, 1903, dled; Vivian Gertrude b. Jan. 13, 1905; Delpha Valerle b. Feb. 23, 1911. Famlly home Vineyard, Utah.
Elder. Farmer; dalryman.
FILLMORE, NORMAN (son of Mlland Fillmore and Jane Shadbolt). Born March 1, 1848, In Waukesha county, Wls. Came to Utah, John Smith company.
Marrled Eleanor Searle Dec. 31, 1867, Payson, Utah (daugh- ter of Courtland Searle of New York state and Jerusha Hill of Petersburg, N. H.). She was born March 30, 1852. Came to Utah Oct. 21, 1850. Their children: Jerusha Jane, b. Dec. 1, 1868, m. Walter Gardner; Norman b. Oct. 19, 1870, and Millie Alameda b. Aug. 16, 1871, d. Infants; Rosa Eleanor b. June 29, 1873, m. John Reese; m. David Curtis; Enes Estella b. March 3, 1875, m. Arden Elmer; Lillie May b. May 10, 1877, m. James Mitchell; Mary Effle b. Aug. 29, 1879, d. Infant; Ada Agnes b. Dec. 2, 1881, m. James E. Blackburn; Clara Vlola b. Jan. 24, 1884, m. Clarence Christensen; Chloe Amanda b. Aug. 23, 1886, m. Townsend Sampston; Orln Ezra b. Nov. 28, 1889, m. Clara Ivle; Dora Maud b. April 18, 1891, m. Willlam Nebeker; Edlth Pearl b. Aug. 26, 1894. Family resided Payson and Richfield, Utah.
High priest; blshop Burrville, Utah; ward teacher. School trustee, Salem, Utah. Farmer; merchant at Payson and Burrville, Utah.
FINCH, WILLIAM (son of Benjamin Finch of Tipton, Eng.). Born March 1803. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1854, Danlel Garn company.
Married Rebecca Woodall (daughter of Joseph Woodall and Mary Harrison), who was born Oct. 2, 1796. Thelr chll-
dren: Joseph b. Aug. 26, 1831, m. Jane Davls Feb. 8, 1855; Benjamin, m. Fanny Mathews; Jane, m. Joseph Argyle; Willlam b. Aug. 19, 1837, m. Sarah Walker; Ann b. Aug. 6, 1839, m. Walter Weston; Maria dled. Famlly home Blr- mingham, Eng.
FINCH, JOSEPH (son of Willlam Finch and Rebecca Wood- all). Born Aug. 26, 1831, Birmingham, Eng.
Marrled Jane Davls Feb. 8, 1855, at Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of John T. Davis and Anna Burns, former pioner 1851, Harrison Pratt company). She was born Feb. 14, 1834. Their children: Maria b. Jan. 19, 1856, m. Theodora Barmester; Jane b. March 25, 1858, m. Thomas Jarvis; Rebecca D. b. Feb. 11, 1860, m. Ezra Robertson; Mary E. Hanna b. May 8, 1862, m. Edward Heal; Joseph D. b. Aug. 2, 1864, m. Ruth Roach Dec. 30, 1885; Martha Helen b. June 1, 1867. m. Stephen Standford; John W. D. b. Dec. 29, 1869, m. Lizzie King; Benjamin H. D. b. Jan. 3, 1872, m. Margret Holm; Cloea b. March 16, 1874, m. Robert Snetten; Grace D. b. July 11, 1876, died; James Dougias b. Jan. 15, 1879, m. Augusta Anderson. Family home Spanish Fork, Utah.
FINCH, WILLIAM (son of Joseph Finch, born 1780, Wltlame, Herefordshire, Eng., and Charlotte Freeman). Born May 19, 1819, at Witlame. Came to Utah 1853, Vincent Shurtliff company.
Married Margarette Edwards 1840, who was born 1820, Whitley, Eng. Thelr children: William b. 1845 and Rosetta b. 1847, died; John b. 1849, m. Ellen Jenkins; Hyrum b. 1851, m. Mary Ann Garbett; Sarah Ann b. 1854; Rosselia, m. Henry Burnette; Jane, m. Ephralm Wlliiams.
Married Eliza Fowler 1862 (daughter of George Fowler and Ellener Masefield, former pioner with handcart com- pany). Thelr children: William b. Feb. 2, 1866, m. Mary Ellen Jesperson; m.Caroline Ethel Cole; Ephraim, m. Emma Davis; Joseph, m. Allce Davis; Eilza Jane, m. John Draper; Minnle, m. George Gourley; Charlotte; Charles; Edwin, m. Geneva Page; Zella Noreen, m. Criss C. Johnson. Famlly
home Goshen, Utah.
Settled at Pleasant Grove, Utah; moved to Goshen; presld- Ing elder Bend ward Goshen, Utah; missionary In England elght years.
FINCH, WILLIAM, JR. (son of Willlam Finch and Ellza Fowler). Born Feb. 2, 1866, Goshen, Utah.
Married Mary Ellen Jesperson Oct. 10, 1888, Manti, Utah (daughter of Hans Jesperson and Marinda Jepson, former ploneer Oct. 5, 1854, Hans Peter Oisen company, latter, 1853, John Forsgren company). She was born at Goshen, Utah. Their children: Dorcas Eilen b. July 15, 1890; Levern b. Jan. 4, 1892; Eugene b. May 11, 1893; Leroy William b. Aug. 29, 1895; Rulon b. Jan. 20, 1898; Sarah Eliza b. April 23, 1900; Edres MarInda b. Dec. 26, 1902; Gladys b. June 7, 1905. Fam- lly home Goshen, Utah.
Marrled Caroline Ethel Cole May 23, 1906. Salt Lake City (daughter of Gilbert G. Cole and Rosa Walsh), who was born Jan. 27, 1880, Overton, Texas. Their children: Homer b. May 11, 1907; John Mauris b. Nov. 16, 1908; Dora b. June 22, 1910. Willis Avery b. Nov. 20, 1912.
Member 15th quorum seventles; 2d assistant Sunday school superintendent Goshen ward; mlsslonary to southwestern states 1902; 2d counselor to Blshop Willlam Okelbery, later 1st counselor. President amusement committee. Justice of peace four terms; school trustee.
FINDLAY, HUGH (son of James Findlay and Mary Boyed of Scotland. Came to Utah 1855 and 1856, respectively). Born June 9, 1822. Came to Utah 1855.
Marrled Mary Ellen Smith Aprll 22, 1857, Salt Lake City, President Young officlatlng (daughter of Arthur S. Smith and Elizabeth Logue of Salt Lake City; ploneers October, 1854, James Brown company). She was born March 8, 1841, Manchester, Eng. Came to Utah with parents. Thelr chli- dren: Arthur S. b. Nov. 8, 1858, m. Eilzabeth Ann Kearl; Ciara Jane b. July 23, 1860, d. aged 6; Brigham H. b. June 18, 1862, m. Anna Ellzabeth Wilcox; James W. b. Feb. 29, 1864, m. Ida Wooley; Charles H. b. Dec. 9, 1865, m, Emma West; Nephl b Oct 6, 1865 d aged 1 year; Walter b. Aug. 15, 1869, m. Laura Smedley. Family home, Salt Lake City.
High priest; missionary to England 1878-80. Matchmaker. Died March 2, 1900, Paris, Idaho.
FINLINSON, GEORGE (son of Joshua Finlinson and Mary Thomlinson of Thursby, Eng.). Born Jan. 23, 1835, West Curthwalt, Eng. Came to Utah 1864, John Ashman company.
Married Susan Trimble 1866, Fillmore, Utah (daughter of Edward Trimble and Elizabeth Lennox), who was born Nov. 27, Thelr children: Elizabeth b. June 18, 1867, m. Walter C. Lyman Dec. 16, 1891; George E. b. Aug. 18, 1869, m. Mary C. Roper Oct. 9, 1895; William J. b. Sept. 29, 1871, m. Mary O. Walker Dec. 16, 1899; Margaret Ann b. Oct. 18, 1873, m. Lorenzo Lovell June 5, 1901; Joseph T. b. March 8, 1876, m. Edith E. Lyman Oct. 8, 1903; Joshua b. March 17, 1878, m. Ida Jacobson Oct. 3, 1907; Rachel b. Aug. 28, 1880, m. John L. Nielson Dec. 17, 1902; Leo b. Nov. 2, 1883, m. Lydia Lyman Oct. 3, 1907; Ray b. Sept. 4, 1887.
Counselor In bishopric Oak Creek ward 1878-1907; ward and tithing clerk. Miliard county commissioner two terms; justice of peace at Oak City, Utah.
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FINLINSON, JOSEPH TRIMBLE (son of George Finlinson and Susan Trimbie). Born March 8, 1876, Oak City, Utah.
Married Edith E. Lyman Oct. 8, 1903, Salt Lake City (daughter of Frederic R. Lyman and Ann Lovell), who was born Aug. 4, 1879, at Oak City. Their children: Burns Lyman b. Nov. 24, 1904; Fred Lyman b. Sept. 30, 1906; Ann b. July 19, 1908; Joseph Lyman b. April 25, 1912. Family home, Oak City.
School teacher six years; Millard county school superin- tendent 1903-10; missionary to eastern states two years; bishop Oak Creek ward 1907-11; 1st counselor Deseret stake presidency.
FIRTH, JOHN (son of William Firth of Wakefield, York- shire, Eng.). Born Feb. 6, 1823, at Wakefield. Came to Utah Oct. 14, 1853, Cyrus H. Wheelock company.
Married Jane Kendell May 12, 1846 (daughter of William Kendell and Sarah Wilkerson), who was born March 6, 1821, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: William Henry b. April 2, 1847, m. Sarah C. Hickerson Dec. 7, 1870; m. Sarah A. Boulton Jan. 21, 1891; Arthur b. Jan. 18, 1849, m. Emily Firth Nov. 1869, d. Dec. 1, 1911; Heber John b. 1852, and John George b. August, 1855, died. Family resided Salt Lake City and South Weber, Davis Co., Utah.
FIRTH, WILLIAM HENRY (son of John Firth and Jane Kendell). Born April 2, 1847, Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng.
Married Sarah C. Hickerson Dec. 7, 1870 (daughter of George W. and Sarah Hickerson), who was born Aug. 3, 1852, and died Nov. 22, 1871. Only child: John George b. Nov. 16, 1871, died same day.
Married Sarah A. Boulton Jan. 21, 1891, Uinta, Weber Co., Utah (daughter of Thomas Boulton and Sarah Cook, pio- neers 1860), who was born April 13, 1862, Ogden, Utah. Their children: John T. b. Feb. 6, 1892; Nellie b. Sept. 27, 1894; Jennie b. Aug. 11, 1898. Family home South Weber, Utah.
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FISH, HORACE (son of Joseph Fish, born April 22, 1770, and Sarah Speare, born March 24, 1770, both in New Hamp- shire). He was born Jan. 6, 1799. Came to Utah 1850, Milo Andrus company.
Married Hannah Leavitt March 18, 1825 (daughter of Jonathan Leavitt and Sarah Shannon), who was born Dec. 26, 1805. Their children: Julia b. July 18, 1825, m. Edward W. Thompson 1849; Sarah b. October, 1828, m. John C. L. Smith 1848; Betsy Jane b. 1837, m. John A. West 1854; Joseph b. June 27, 1840, m. Mary C. Steele March 22, 1859; Anna Maria b. 1842, m. Sidney Burton March 22, 1859; Franklin Richards b. April 12, 1848, m. Rebecca Wimmer 1866.
FISH, JOSEPH (son of Horace Fish and Hannah Leavitt). Born June 27, 1840, in Will county, Ill.
Married Mary C. Stcele March 22, 1859, Parowan, Utah (daughter of John Steele and Catherine Campbell; pioneers July 29, 1847, James Brown company). She was born Dec. 23, 1840, Belfast, Ireland. Their children: Mary Josephine b. March 11, 1860, m. John Barraclough Oct. 9, 1879; Frances Amelia b. April 12, 1862, m. Samuel Carson Oct. 12, 1879; Delphina Catherine b. June 29, 1864, m. Joseph W. Smith 1887; Joseph Campbell b. Nov. 4, 1866, m. Kate Reedhead Oct. 19, 1887; John Lazell b. Oct. 28, 1868, m. Vina Cheney Sept. 5, 1888; Jessie May b. May 19, 1872, m. James Y. Lee Oct. 5, 1897. Family home, Parowan.
Sunday school superintendent Parowan 1869; member high council 1869. County clerk 1867; aide-de-camp with rank of major 1865; attorney at law; justice of peace.
FISHBURN, ROBERT LEEMING (son of Francis Fishburn, born Feb. 29, 1808, Darlington, Eng., and Eliza Jeffs, born Aug. 25, 1813, St. Ives, Eng .; married January, 1834). He was born Nov. 5, 1834, at St. Ives, Eng. Came to Utah Sept, 11, 1857, Isracl Evans handcart company.
Married Eliza Priscilia Nobie June 3, 1858 (daughter of William G. Nobie and Mary Ann Harper; married Dec. 7, 1830, Irchester, Northampton, Eng .; pioneers Oct. 17, 1862, Henry W. Milier company). She was born April 3, 1836. Came to Utah with husband 1862, Henry W. Milier company. Their children: Eliza Priscilia b. Jan. 27, 1860, m. J. W. Sheffield Dec. 28, 1877; Laura Maria b. Feb. 26, 1862, m. Abraham Smith Dec. 23, 1880; Robert Leeming b. Dec. 31, 1863, m. Mary Ellen Mack Nov. 28, 1890; Francis William b. Nov. 24, 1865, m. Serepta L. Mack Dec. 23, 1887; Aquilia Noble b. June 9, 1868, m. Elizabeth Dick Nov. 17, 1901; Zilphah b. June 27, 1870, d. April 2, 1873; Henriette b. Sept. 4, 1873, d. Oct. 22, 1874; Rachel b. Jan. 19, 1875, d. Dec. 13, 1876; Lavinia b. April 6, 1876, m. Thomas McMaster July 12, 1899; Leonora Louisa b. May 30, 1879, m. LeRoy Nelsen Dec. 17, 1902. Fam- ily home Brigham City, Utah.
Married Laura Matilda Noble March 9, 1869, at Salt Lake City (daughter of William C. Noblc and Mary Ann Harper), who was born Feb. 17, 1850, Great Horton, Eng. Their children: Mary Ann b. Feb. 23, 1871, m. A. B. Chambers Jan. 31, 1895; Waterhouse Harper b. Oct. 24, 1872, d. Dec. 31, 1874; Arthur Goodwin b. April 5, 1875, d. Dec. 20, 1876; James Alfred b. April 14, 1877, m. Martha Callan June 22, 1904; Liliy Jane b. May 23, 1880, m. Everett Smith Sept. 10, 1901; Lauretta b. March 11, 1885, m. Albert McCann June 10, 1903.
Organized first choir in Smithfield, Utah, 1860, and served as its leader until 1866; cholr leader Brigham City 1866-80; missionary to Great Britain April to September, 1880; 1st counselor in presidency high priests quorum 1877-83; re- leased account of ill health. Justice of peace Brigham City 1872-78; county collectors 1878-79.
FISHIER, IRVIN F. (son of John Fisher and Josephine R. Lyon). Born Aug. 31, 1864, Bountiful, Utah.
Married Lydia E. Jones April 25, 1894, in Sait Lake temple (daughter of Evan Jones and Cynthia C. Porter of Porter- ville, Utah, who came to Utah 1869). She was born Sept. 14, 1873. Their children: John E. b. Feb. 13, 1895; Linnie May b. Feb. 14, 1897; Evan F. b. Feb. 4, 1899; Warren A. b. Feb. 12, 1901; Irvin A. b. Jan. 12, 1904; Byron P. b. Nov. 4, 1906; Marlow L. b. June 9, 1910: Audrey J. b. Dec. 17, 1911, d. infant; Hortense b. March 19, 1913. Family home, Bountiful.
Sixth president 100th quorum seventies; missionary to Sandwich Islands 1890-93; 2d assistant Sunday school super- intendent Bountiful ward; ward teacher. Farmer and gardencr.
FISHER, JAMES (son of Thomas Fisher and (-) Smith of St. Albans, Eng.). Born in England. Came to Utah 1853, oxteam company.
Married Emma Burrows (daughter of John Burrows of England). Their children: Frederick, died; Jane, m. W. R. Huscroft; James, m. Ann Nelson; George. Family home Provo, Utah.
Missionary in England. Died July, 1883, Provo, Utah.
FISHER, JAMES (son of James Fisher and Emma Burrows). Born Dec. 30, 1857, Provo, Utah.
Married Ann Nelson at Provo (daughter of Isaac Nelson and Margaret Wiston of Wales and England-pioneers 1854, Ten-Pound company). She was born Dec. 13, 1857. Their children: Effie b. Feb. 8, 1882, m. Louis Marriott; James Edward b. Oct. 16, 1883, m. Lillian Berkin; Henry Fisher b. Sept. 7, 1885, died; Dorothy Emma b. Aug. 29, 1886, m. William Frampton; Hazel Margarct b. Aug. 26, 1888, m. George Halladay; Emma B. b. March 14, 1891, m. Hans Christensen; Rosezella b. Sept. 21, 1893, died; Fiorence W, b. April 14, 1895; Janie Marie F. b. Aug. 18, 1898; Maud b. Jan. 24, 1901. Family home Provo, Utah.
Farmer and fruitgrower; stockraiser.
FISHER, JAMES (son of James Fisher of Scotland). Born March 6, 1802, in Scotland. Came to Utah Aug. 29, 1861, Lewis Bronson company.
Married Mary Dougias (daughter of Donald Douglas), who came to Utah with husband. Only child: Maggie.
FISHER, JOSEPH (son of Jessie Fisher and Betsy Martin). Born Oct. 20, 1800, in Pennsylvania. Came to Utah 1850, Gilbert and Garish company.
Married Evaline McLean 1826, at Freedom, Pa. (daughter of John Steel McLean and Elizabeth Kirk of that state), who was born Dec. 25, 1805. Their children: James Madison, m. Edith Pierce; m. Lydia Ann Rank; Curtis, d. infant; Helen Mariah, m. Patriarch John Smith; Elizabeth Jane, m. Isaac Seely; Joseph Armstrong, m. Sarah Lovina Harris; Henry Charles, m. Mary Freker; m. Mary Jane Kingsford; Rheuhamah, m. Joseph Brimm. Family home East Mill Creek, Utah.
High priest. Millwright; built several sawmills and grist- mills in Utah. Died March 21, 1867.
FISHER, JOSEPH ARMSTRONG (son of Joseph Fisher and Evaline McLean). Born July 28, 1841, Nauvoo, Ill. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Sarah Lovina Harris Dec. 20, 1862, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Chancey Sumner Harris and Caroline Chonut of Salt Lake City), who was born July 20, 1846. Their children: Sarah Elizabeth b. July 6, 1864, m. John H. Salmon; Cora Aviliah b. Nov. 29, 1865, m. Willard Finley Smith; Geneva Jane b. April 20, 1868, m. Frank Croft; Edith Evaline b. April 25, 1871; Joseph Elmer b. July 17, 1873, m. Lenor Jensen; Ernest Sumner b. Aug. 20, 1875; Ella Flor- ence b. Dec. 17, 1879, m. Spencer O. Squires; Belva Lovina b. Dec. 1, 1884, m. John Leslie Reynolds. Family home Coal- ville, Utah.
Married Mary Barr Carruth May 9, 1870, at Salt Lake City (daughter of William Carruth and Margaret Ellwood of Renfrewshire, Scotland-pioneers Sept. 23, 1848, Brigham Young company). She was born Aug. 2, 1852. Only child: William George b. May 10, 1871, m. Magdalena Allison.
Married Margarct May Merrill Nov. 30, 1906, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Clarence Merrill and Bathsheba Smith of Nauvoo, Iil .; former pioneer 1851, Capt. Howell company, latter, 1849, George A. Smith company). She was born Feb. 5, 1872. Their children: Abba Josephine b. Feb. 23, 1908; David Merrill b. Dec. 25, 1909; Clarence Merrill b. Jan. 26, 1912.
High priest; member stake high council 25 years. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah 1863. Road supervisor; city councilman; chicf of police. Indian war veteran; served under Capt. Lot Smith 1862. Carpenter and builder.
FISHER, THOMAS FREDERICK (son of Thomas Fisher and Elizabeth Powell of Woolwich, Kent, Eng.). Born Feb. 7, 1811, Llanfyllin, Walcs. Came to Utah Oct. 28, 1854, Robert L. Campbeil company.
Married Jane Christon 1832, Deptford, Eng. (daughter of William Christon and Mary Brown of Woolwich, Eng.). Their children: Thomas W. b. May 24, 1835, m. Elizabeth Prescott; William F. b. Nov. 16, 1839, m. Millennium Andrus;
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John b. Feb. 7, 1842, m. Josephine R. Lyon Aug. 16, 1864, m. Harrlet Knighton Aprll 11, 1878; Minnie M. b. May, 1844, m. Richard E. Egan; Georgiana, d. aged 8. Family home Boun- tlful, Utah.
Shlpbuilder for English government. High priest; home missionary. Justice of peace at Bountiful 12 years. Dled Jan, 3, 1887.
FISHER, WILLIAM F. (son of Thomas F. Fisher and Janc Christon), He was born Nov. 16, 1839, Woolwich, Kent, Eng .; came to Utah with father.
Married Millennium Andrus Jan. 1, 1861, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Mllo Andrus and Ablgall Jane Daily-ploneers 1849 and 1848 respectively). She was born Aug. 31, 1845. Their children: Willlam Edgar b. Nov. 21, 1861, m. Mary Rainey Oct. 8, 1880; Linnie May b. July 4, 1864, m. William Palmer June 18, 1884; Frederick James b. Nov. 5, 1870, d. Oct. 29, 1890; George Howard b. Dec. 5, 1872, m. A. Laura Lewis Sept. 20, 1893; Minnie Jane b. March 2, 1878, m. Frank Ellsworth Jan. 1, 1900; Stella Josephine b. Jan. 4, 1880, m. Louls Brossard Sept. 12, 1900; Ray Homer b. March 9, 1883. m. Blanche Dierden June 8, 1909; Victor Russeil b. March 26, 1885, m. Cecll Tucker Dec. 23, 1908. Family home Oxford, Idaho.
Married Harriet Hougan Oct. 21, 1871, at Salt Lake Clty (daughter of Goudy Hougan and Christiana Christensen). She was born December, 1854, Richmond, Utah. Their chil- dren: Albert C. b. Feb. 8, 1873, m. Emma Harrls; Hattie b. Aug. 6, 1875, m. Fred Christensen; Lorena b. Jan. 3, 1885, m. George Anderson. Famlly home Richmond, Utah.
Missionary .to Oxford, Idaho, where he was made bishop 1878. County assessor three terms. Merchant.
FISHER, JOHN (son of Thomas F. Fisher and Jane Christon). Born Feb. 7, 1842, Woolwich, Eng. Came to Utah with father.
Marrled Josephine R. Lyon Aug. 16, 1864, Bountiful, Utah, James Stoker officlating (daughter of Winsor Lyon and Sylvla Sessions of Portland, Me., latter pioneers October, 1854, Perrlgrine Sessions company). She was born Feb. 8, 1844. Their children: 1van J. b. Aug. 31, 1865, d. aged 4; Irvin F. b. Aug. 31, 1865, m. Lydia Eliza Jones; Sylvla J. b. Oct. 6, 1867, d. aged 2; Minnle b. Oct. 4, 1869, d. Infant; Perry C. b. Dec. 12, 1870, m. Della Harrison; Rosie L. b. Feb. 4, 1872, m. Edward Hanson; Erastus W. b. Feb. 18, 1874, m. S. Vina Major; Thomas L. b. Nov. 13, 1876, m. Josephine Eck- man; Kirkwood b. Nov. 1878, d. aged 21; Horton b. April 25, 1880, m. Martha Stoker. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Married Harrlet Knighton April 11, 1878, Salt Lake Endow- ment House, Wilford Woodruff officlating (daughter of William Knighton and Elizabeth Marrott of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Eng., who came to Utah November, 1869, James Needham company). She was born Jan. 1, 1860. Thelr chil- dren: George H. b. Jan. 27, 1879, m. Marie Hanson; John 1. b. Feb. 2, 1881, m. Bertha Parker; Albert R. b. Sept. 1, 1882; Victor E. b. Sept. 12, 1885, d. infant; Frederick M. b. Jan. 31, 1887, m. Lucinda Tolman; Roy C. b. Sept. 15, 1890; William M. b. Aug. 11, 1892; Rulon Wells b. Sept. 10, 1898; Hattle E. b. Oct. 7, 1899; David M. b. Feb. 14, 1902; Minnie Jane b. June 5, 1904.
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