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Settled in Sait Lake 1860; hauled rock for the Salt Lake temple of the L. D. S. church. Moved to Kamas 1864 and to Vernal 1877, but during years 1860 to 1868 made seven trips across plains with many of the famous characters of that time, bringing back immigrants and supplies to Utah. Captain in Utah militia 1865-70, served in Black Hawk war,
and in many campaigns and skirmishes with Indians when necessary. One of the builders of the forts at Peoa and Kamas; constable and school trustee at latter place and at Ashley, slx years each; first sheriff of Uintah county, being a constable when county was organized, was made acting sheriff. Member first and second sessions of Utah legislature from 12th district. Stockman and rancher.
GIBSON, WILLIAM B. Born Sept. 26, 1838. Came to Utah Faii 1856, wagon train.
Married Johan S. Barnard July 12, 1863, Endowment Housc, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Barnard and Jeanette Snedden, pioneers October, 1853, David Wiikins company). She was born Nov. 12, 1845, Clackmannan, Scotland. Their children: William H. b. June 16, 1863, d. infant; Mary Ann b. Dec. 23, 1864, m. Loyene Ensign; Jeanette b. March 28, 1867, m. James Wright; James b. Dec. 15, 1869, m. Emma Huber; Alexander b. Nov. 30, 1871, m. Eliza Huber; John b. Dec. 1873, d. when nearly 16; Jane b. Dec. 13, 1875, m. Thomas Jones; William b. April 17, 1878; Arthur b. May 11, 1880, m. Annie Buck; Blanche b. Jan. 22, 1883, m. James Galligher; Ivie Beli b. Aug. 8, 1885, d. infant. Famlly home 20th ward, Sait Lake City.
GIFFORD, HENRY DILL (son of Alpheus Gifford, born Aug. 28, 1793, Barnstable, Mass., and Anna Nash, born Feb. 17, 1800, Butternuts, N. Y.). Born April 28, 1825, Recating, Wayne county, Pa. Came to Utah 1853, Captain Snow com- pany.
Married Almira Ann Braffett, 1849 (daughter of George W. Braffett). Their children: Annie Amanda, m. Samuel Mackey; Henry Alpheus, m. Mary Ellen Hale; Almira Jane, m. Joseph Powell; George Washington, m. Louisa Hale; Alma, m. Alice Shelton; Levi, m. Sarah James. Family home Manti, Utah.
Seventy. Died May 5, 1901, Woodville, Idaho.
GIFFORD, GEORGE WASHINGTON (son of Henry Dill Guf- ford and Almira Ann Braffett). Born Jan. 10, 1857, Manti. Married Louisa Hale Jan. 9, 1879, Hooper, Utah (daugh- ter of James Hale and Lucy Ciements), who was born Dec. 9, 1857. Their children: Lucy Ann b. Dec. 21, 1879; George Alvin b. Nov. 24, 1881, m. Florence Ellen Chaffir .; Henry Elmer b. Jan. 6, 1884, m. Lilly M. Chaffin; Effie Louisa b. July 23, 1885; Helena b. Aug. 7, 1887, m. Arthur O. Moore; James Alma b. Sept. 10, 1889, m. Sarah Annie Mason; Lester b. Aug. 28, 1891, m. Elzada Hope; Martha Elnora b. Nov. 5, 1893, m. Wesley Huntsman; Moses b. Sept. 27, 1895; Miio b. Oct. 20, 1899. Family home Woodville, Idaho.
Settled at Woodville, Idaho, where he served as school trustee 1892-10; justice of peace 1898-04, and chairman of town board 1906-12. Farmer.
GIFFORD, LEVI. Came to Utah in 1850.
Marrled Deborah Wing. Their children: Ichabod; Dan- iel; William; Moroni; Priscilia; Levi. Family resided Farmington and Richmond, Utah.
GIFFORD, LEVI, JR. (son of Levi Gifford and Deborah Wing). Born March 14, 1837, Kirtiand, Ohio. Came to Utah in 1859.
Married Caroline Jaques 1859 at Farmington (daughter of John Jaques). She was born Dec. 25, 1839. Their chil- dren: Melissa A. b. Jan. 5, 1860, m. Leander Clifford; War- ren b. Feb. 18, 1861, m. Sophia Thompson; Theresa Ann b. April 21, 1863; Emma Caroline b. May 24, 1865; Homer b. July 9, 1868, m. Sarah Hoopes; Arthur b. Oct. 1, 1870, m. Jen- nie Bainbridge; William L. b. Oct. 18, 1876, m. Maggie Ann Hoopes. Family resided Farmington, Manti, Richmond and Bear Lake, Utah.
GIFFORD, ARTHUR (son of Levi Gifford and Caroline Jaques). Born Oct. 1, 1870, Weston, Idaho.
Married Jennie Bainbridge May 30, 1898, St. Anthony, Idaho (daughter of James Wesley Bainbridge and Sarah J. Lewis). She was born Sept. 23, 1877. Their children: Ar- thur Lamont b. April 4, 1899; Levl Wesley b. July 17, 1900; Rodney Joseph b. Jan. 15, 1905.
GIFFORD, SAMUEL KENDALL (son of Alpheus Gifford, born Aug. 28, 1793, Barnstable, Mass., and Anna Nash, born Feb. 17, 1800, Butternuts, N. Y.). Born Nov. 11, 1821, Milo, Yates county, N. Y. Came to Utah Sept. 11, 1850, Thomas Johnson company.
Married Lara Ann Demiii Oct. 1, 1848 (daughter of Free- born Demill and Anna Knight), who was born June 2, 1828, and came to Utah with husband 1850. Their children: Aipheus b. July 26, 1849, m. Sarah E. Hansen Sept. 11, 1873; Cornelia b. May 3, 1851, m. William R. Crawford; Cyrus b. March 18, 1853, died; Oliver Demill b. Dec. 10, 1854, m. Alice V. Alired Sept. 11, 1873; Samuel Kendall b. April 4, 1857; Freeborn Demill b. Jan. 4, 1860, m. Amelia J. Hepworth June 28, 1892; Lara Ann b. March 27, 1862, m. Christian Larson May 16, 1877; Adelia Mariah b. July 17, 1867, m. John T. Hali Feb. 15, 1888; Moses Elias b. June 18, 1869, m. Arannah Millet Feb. 13, 1889. Family home Springdale, Utah.
Married Ursula Curtis Jan. 2, 1871, Salt Lake City. Fam- ily resided Sanpete and Springdale, Utah.
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Settled in Sanpete county 1850; moved to Springdale 1874. Sunday school superintendent at Springdale; president 9th quorum seventles; patriarch In Mormon church. School trustee and justice of peace at Springdale, Died there June 26, 1907.
GIFFORD, OLIVER DEMILL (son of Samuel Kendall Gif- ford and Lara Ann Demill). Born Dec. 10, 1854, Mantl, Utah.
Marrled Alice V. Allred Sept. 11, 1873, Shonesburg, Utah (daughter of John Jones Allred and Mary Y. Bridgeman), who was born April 27, 1854. Their children: Ollvia; Wil- liam Henry b. Oct. 8, 1875, m. Eleanor Hepworth Dec. 10, 1894; Sarah Jane b. Oct. 27, 1876; John Jones b. Oct. 16, 1877, m. Fanny Crawford; Mary Emily b. May 6, 1879, m. Harold Russell Dec. 17, 1902; Lara Ann b. March 13, 1881, m. Samuel K. Larson Dec. 3, 1901; Emerett b. Nov. 30, 1882, m. Charles D. Johnson; Rosett b. Feb. 15, 1884, m. David W. Lemmon Nov. 8, 1906; Adelia b. Oct. 24, 1885, m. Danlel Q. Dennett May 5, 1902; Silva b. Feb. 9, 1888, m. Alexander Dalley. Family home Springdale, Utah.
Moved to southern Utah with parents 1863, where he helped to bulld up that country. High priest; second counselor to Bishop Willlam R. Crawford, Springdale ward, 1887, and became bishop of that ward 1894.
GILES, JOSEPH SINKER. Born April 5, 1830. Came to Utah In 1858 with Johnson's army.
Marricd Sarah Huntsman (daughter of James Huntsman and Mary Huntsman, of Filmore, Utah). Their children; Joseph Riley, m. Polly Frances Harmon; Mary Maranda, m. David Turner; James Freeman, m. Cassa Stringham; Sarah Jane, m. Solomon Sprague; Emily Ann, m. David McKee; Jesse Huntsman, m. Emeline Carline; Mellssa, m. Robert Miller; John Thomas, m. Mina Wilson; Salina, m. Mr. Sutherland. Family home Holden, Utah.
Physiclan; school teacher. County recorder; juvenile judge; county assessor and collector; surveyor; justice of peace of Millard county; county clerk; county attorney; United States surveyor.
GILES, JOSEPH RILEY (son of Joseph Sinker Giles and Sarah Huntsman). Born Oct. 8, 1860, at Filmore.
Married Polly Frances Harmon May 19, 1882, at Holden, Utah (daughter of Appleton Milo Harmon and Elemeda Stringham, both of Nauvoo, Ill. Came to Utah in 1847). She was born March 4, 1864. Their children: Elemeda b. Aug. 6, 1883, m. Mathew Carson; Dennis b. Aug. 17, 1886, m. Wini- fred Thomas; Mable b. Jan. 13, 1893; Robert Shirley b. Feb. 17, 1898; Donald b. March 14, 1905; Helen Jeanet b. March 22, 1907. Family resided Holden and Lehl, Utah.
Blacksmith; farmer; wagonmaker.
GILLESPIE, WILLIAM (son of Peter Gillespic and Margerlte McIntyre of Scotland, pioneers). Born April 13, 1855.
Married Sarah J. Lees Jan. 16, 1879, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Lees Jr. and Martha Needham, pioneers October, 1855, Milo Andrus company). She was born Sept. 10, 1857, at Salt Lake City. Their children: William P. b. March 6, 1881, m. Melvina Ostler; Martha b. March 31, 1883, m. James H. Kirk; Sarah Edyth b. Aug. 25, 1886, m. Frank H. Manning; J. Earnest b. April 12, 1888; Elliott L. b. Sept. 23, 1893; Margerite Lovene b. Nov. 11, 1896.
Stonecutter.
GILLETT, GRANVILLE (son of Horace Gillett and Sarah C. Moore of Neversink, Sullivan Co., New York). Born April 5, 1847, at Neversink. Came to Utah Sept. 21, 1854, Capt. Fields company.
Married Fanny Ridout Feb. 11, 1875, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Samuel Ridout and Mary Ann Hart of South- ampton, Eng., pioneers Oct. 27, 1864, William Hyde com- pany). She was born April 17, 1856. Thelr children: Sarah Moore b. Dec. 2, 1875; Mary A. b. Feb. 9, 1877, m. John Hugh Vincent; Granvill b. March 31, 1879, d. Jan. 18, 1884; Fanny J. b. June 21, 1886; Collins Horace b. Sept. 25, 1891, m. Florence Davis.
Lumberman and builder; landlord.
GILLETT, COLLINS MOORE (son of Horace Gillett and Sarah C. Moore of Neversink.) Born Nov. 14, 1837, Never- sink, New York.
Missionary to England. Pioneer lumberman. Died Aug. 20, 1866, near Lincoln City, Neb.
GILLIES, EBENEZER (son of John Gillies and Christina Gibb of Blair, Logie, Scotland). Born Nov. 18, 1819, at Blair, Logie, Scotland. Came to Utah 1854, William S. Empey company.
Married Esther Whittaker March 12, 1848. Their child: John Gillies, died In Infancy.
Married Ann Gaitus 1853 at Sunderland, Eng. (daughter of John Gaitus of Newcastle on Tyne). She was born Oct. 22, 1833. Their children: Joseph S. Gillies, died; Mary Ann Gillies, m. Richard S. Horne; Ebenezer, m. Sarah Smith; Robert John. m. Isabel Black; Margaret C., m. Charles D. White; Duncan M., m. Minnle Gertrude Woolfenden; Isabella, m. Fred P. Kesler; Sarah J .; George B., m. Hannah Black and Ida Anderson; J. Ward. Family home Beaver City, Utah.
High priest. Carpenter and machinist.
GILLIES, DUNCAN M. (son of Ebenezer Gillles and Ann Gaitus). Born Oct. 12, 1865, at Beaver City, Utah.
Married Minnie Gertrudc Woolfenden Nov. 1, 1899, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Abrahamn Wooifenden and Sarah Hewitt of Liverpool, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 16, 1883). She was born Nov. 23, 1875. Their child: Gertrude Shirley b. Aug. 17, 1900. Family home Beaver City, Utah.
Missionary to Virginia 1892-94. High councilman; presl- dent Y. M. M. I. A. City councilman. Farmer and stock- raiser.
GILMER, JOIIN THORNTON (son of Charles Meriweather Gilmer and Mary Ann Ratliffe). Born Feb. 22, 1841, Quincy, Ill. Came to Utah 1864, Ben Halliday stage line.
Married Mary E. Vance Sept. 15, 1866, in Salt Lake City (daughter of John Vance and Elizabeth Campbeii of McDon- ough, Ill., pioneers Oct. 4, 1847, John Taylor company). She was born Nov. 2, 1844. Their children: Charles Meriweather, m. Emma Merritt; Luclle b. 1870; Monroe Salisbury; Jay T., m. Elizabeth Watson; Thornton Meriweather, m. Elalne Hammell; Lloyd Jack, m. Eloise Sadler. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Manager Gilmer & Salisbury Overland Stage company. Government mail contractor; mining operator. Died May 8, 1892.
GILSON, WILLIAM (son of Edward and Lydia Gilson). Born 1811, Leicestershire, Eng. Came to Utah 1859, Edward Stevenson company.
Married Charlotte King (daughter of Jolin King and Fanny Watkin of Nottinghamshire, Eng.), who was born 1810. Their children: Frances, m. Richard Gibbs, m. John Stock; Reuben, m. Caroline Liberty; Edward, m. Cynthia R. Drake; Elizabeth, m. Ebenezer Richardson; Ann, died; John King, died; Martha Ann, m. William H. Hall Nov. 22, 1869. Family home Melton, Leicestershire.
Seventy. Died 1877, Lynn ward, Ogden, Utah.
GIVINS, JAMES M. (son of John and Martha Givins, former of Ireland, latter of Scotland). Born Dec. 3, 1821. Came to Utah 1863.
Married Agness Murray (McCartney) 1855 (daughter of Robert Murray and Jane Robinson), who was born 1822, and came to Utah 1864, Ferramorz Little company. Only child: Elizabeth M. b. Feb. 4, 1867, m. Joseph H. Jordan Nov. 22, 1887.
Veteran Black Hawk Indian war. Helpcd bring immi- grants to Utah.
GLAZIER, SHEPHERD (son of Calvin Glazier and Lydia Pierce of Massachusetts). Born Sept. 9, 1793, Holland, Worcester county, Mass. Came to Utah October, 1851, James Allred company.
Married Clarissa Withey Feb. 5, 1814, In Massachusetts, who was born Dec. 27, 1796. Their children: Caroline B. b. Aug. 29, 1815, m. Lavoirey Stebbins; Mary b. May 22, 1817, m. Chauncy Bacon; Edwin b. May 11, 1819; Merrick b. Jan. 10, 1821; Luther W. b. March 22, 1823, m. Martha Stevenson; Lewis O. b. March 8, 1829, m. Marinda Knapp; Joseph. Fam- ily home in New York state.
Marrled Rosetta Dcan October, 1841, In Hancock Co., Ill. (daughter of Treadway Dean and Sarah Robinson of Ver- mont), who was born June 4, 1804. Their children: Charles Dean b. Sept. 26, 1842, m. Martha Jane Dusenberry; Mary R. b. Dec. 15, 1843, m. Joseph S. Faucett; Loren S. b. Dec. 26, 1845, m. Alpharetta Bunnell; Martha B. b. Oct. 8, 1848, m. John M. Haws. Family home Provo, Utah.
High priest; home missionary; bishop's counselor. Farmer and stockralser. Died Feb. 23, 1881.
GLAZIER, CHARLES DEAN (son of Shepherd Glazier and Rosetta Dean). Born Sept. 26, 1842, in Hancock county, Ill. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Martha Jane Dusenberry Oct. 4, 1864 (daughter of Mahlon Dusenberry and Aurilia Coray of Provo, Utah, ploneers July, 1860, Capt. Willlams company), who was born April 15, 1843, Perry, Ill. Their children: Charles Albert b. July 27, 1865, m. Agnes May Smoot; Belzora b. Nov. 28, 1866. d. Nov. 19, 1883; Wilson S. b. Oct. 11, 1868, d. Oct. 8, 1886; Jeannette b. June 8, 1871, d. Dec. 13, 1883; Lorin Dean b. Jan. 4, 1873; Warren R. b. Jan. 2, 1875, d. March 28, 1883; Helen R. b. Aug. 18, 1876, m. John B. Myers; Royal C. b. Sept. 16, 1881, d. April 2, 1882; Mary L. b. Feb. 15, 1884, d. March 24, 1880. Family home Provo, Utah.
High priest; missionary to southern states 1882-83; Sun- day school superintendent; member high council Utah stake. Justice of peace; city councilman, Provo. Farmer; stock- raiser; merchant.
GLAZIER, LOREN SCOVILL (son of Shepherd Glazler and Rosetta Dean). Born Dec. 26, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. Came to Utah Oct. 8, 1851.
Married Alpharetta Jane Bunnell Jan. 17, 1870. Salt Lake City (daughter of Davld Edwin Bunnell and Sally Helen Conrad of Michigan, pioneers 1852), who was born Nov. 30, 1848, Pottawattamie, Iowa. Their children: Amy Jane b. Dec. 20, 1870, m. John P. Nicholson; Loren Adelbert b. March 11, 1873, m. Florence Brereton; David Shepherd b. Oct. 15, 1877, m. Maud Daley; Irvin Dean b. Nov. 4, 1887; Reed Conrad b. Aug. 31, 1891; Lilly Leane (adopted) b. July 6, 1890, m. Joseph Kendall. Family home Provo, Utah.
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High priest; missionary to Tennessee 1893. Provo city councilman; chief of fire department at Provo, 1892-93. Pres- ident Timpanogos and Rock Canyon Water company. Farm- er and fruitgrower.
GLEASON, JOHN STREATOR (son of Ezekiel Gleason and Polly Howard of Worcester, Mass.). Born Jan. 13, 1819. Came to Utah July 22, 1847, Brigham Young company.
Married Desdemona Chase Nov. 8, 1839, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of Isaac Chase of Centerville, Utah, pioneer 1847, second company). She was born April 3, 1821. Their chil- dren: John b. 1844, died same year; Alviras Horne b. 1848, m. Maria Meady Lanc; Ezekiel, died; Johannah Louisa, m. Leonidas Kennard; Joseph Hyrum b. June 19, 1855, died Feb. 26, 1890; Clara Maria, m. Andrew Locey Rogers. Family home Farmington, Utah.
Married Eliza Ann Malin 1852. Their children: Elijah M., m. Jane Garfield; Amasa L., m. Jane Walton.
Married Mary Ann Southerland 1864 at Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Sutherland born 1805, Ireiand, and Mary Ann Timmings, born 1807, London, Eng .- pioneers 1859), who was born April 7, 1834, in London. Their chil- dren: John S. b. June 22, 1865, died June 22, 1865; Thomas Henry b. Feb. 8, 1867, m. Amanda Charlotte Jacobson; Eliza Eilen b. April 21. 1869. m. William Parley Broomhead; Lo- renzo b. March 29, 1871, died Aug. 1872; Mary Ann b. Aug. 6, 1875. Family home Pleasant Grove, Utah.
One of presidents of 40th quorum seventies; high priest; president teachers' quorum at Farmington; missionary to England 1860-63, to Eastern states 1869-70 and to Eastern states 1842-44. Major Nauvoo Legion. Assisted in bring- ing immigrants to Utah. Settled at Little Cottonwood; moved into Salt Lake City 1849 where he operated a saw- mill for two years; moved to Centerville 1851; to Tooele county where he served as county commissioner in 1852; returned to Farmington in 1853. Lieutenant Colonel Davis county militia. School teacher at Farmington; justice of peace 1864-65; Davis county clerk. Moved to Pleasant Grove 1873. Died Dec. 21, 1904, Pleasant Grove.
GLEASON, ALVIRUS HORNE (son of John Streator Gleason and Desdemona Chase). Born July 5, 1848, on the Elk Horn River, Neb.
Married Maria Meady Lane Jan. 18, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of Hyrum Mead Lane and Naomi Chase, the latter came to Utah 1853), who was born Aug. 15, 1847, in Wis- consin. Their children: Emma Louise b. Oct. 4, 1869, m. James A. Kers; Meady b. Sept. 19, 1871, m. C. B. Kason; Al- virus Horace b. Sept. 7, 1873, m. Liza Larsen; John Chase b. Aug. 1, 1875, m. Minnie Lewis; Delia; Phoebe b. Sept. 12, 1878, m. David Wood; Hyrum; Edward Carter b. March 31, 1882, m. Mildred Grover; Naomi b. Nov. 9, 1884, m. J. B. Grover; George b. Aug. 23, 1886, m. Anne Myrtle Jensen; Desdemona Florence b. Sept. 15, 1889; Lane b. March 15 1893, m. Pearl Jensen.
Resided in Salt Lake, Davis and Utah counties and on Elgin Bench, Idaho. Setled at Garland 1871. Black Hawk war veteran,
GLEASON, JOHN CHASE (son of Alvirus Horne Gleason and Maria Meady Lane). Born Aug. 1, 1875, Farmington, Utah.
Married Minnie Jane Lewis Dec. 15, 1904, Logan, Utah (daughter of William Davis Lewis born Sept. 7, 1858, at Provo, Utah, and Sarah Ann Harding born Feb. 25, 1862, Provo), who was born Nov. 11, 1883, Riverton, Utah. Their children: Beulah b. Jan. 5, 1906; Glenn Chase b. March 31, 1908; Elmo Lewis b. Aug. 16, 1909.
Missionary to Germany 1899-02; president of Y. M. M. I. A. at Garland ward; member stake board of Y. M. M. I. A .; home missionary.
GLEASON, ELIJAH M. (son of John S. Gleason and Eliza Ann Malin). Born Nov. 10, 1854, Salt Lake City.
Married Mary J. Garfield Aug. 23, 1879, Salt Lake City (daughter of Henry Garfield and Jane Ermiss, both of Kent, Eng., pioneers 1854), who was born June 21, 1858. Their children: Elijah M. b. June 19, 1880; James B. b. Dec. 25, 1882, m. Clara M. Sharer; Carrie M. b. Sept. 27, 1884, m. Werlie Sanders; Heber L. b. June 7. 1886; Elbert M. b. Sept. 12, 1888; Henry C., died; Athol G. b. Dec. 14, 1895; John S. b. Nov. 28, 1898; Lowell V. b. Aug. 23, 1902; Irma V. b. Oct. 1, 1904. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Elder. Teamster and lumberman.
GLEASON, THOMAS HENRY (son of John Streator Gleason and Mary Ann Sutherland). Born Feb. 8, 1867, Farmington, Utah.
Married Amanda Charlotte Jacobson Dec. 9, 1903, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Anton Jacobson and Amanda Lar- son of Skuna, Sweden, pioneers 1866, oxteam company), who was born July 7, 1875. Their children: Amanda Marie b. Jan. 20, 1905; Anton Jacobson b. Sept. 27, 1906; Jennie Eliza b. May 21, 1909: Thomas Henry b. Aug. 28, 1911, d. Sept. 7, 1911; Lilian b. Nov. 29, 1912. Family home Pleasant Grove, Utah.
One of the presidents of the 44th quorum of seventies; missionary to southern states 1896-97; superintendent 2d ward Sunday school at Pleasant Grove; stake aid Y. M. M. I. A. block teacher. Constable. Farmer.
GLEAVE, JOHN (son of John Gleave, born March 6, 1795, Altringham, Eng., and Lucy Potts, born June 4, 1798, Stock- port. Eng.) Born March 2, 1822, at Stockport. Came to Utah Aug. 20, 1868, Chester Lovelard company.
Married Jane Brindley May 1, 1843 (daughter of Thomas Brindiey and Jane Hanson, who were married Sept. 4, 1820, Stockport, Eng.). Their children: Lucy b. May 17, 1845; Hannah b. Oct. 23, 1846, m. Edward R. Roberts, April, 1869; Emma b. Aug. 26, 1848; Henry b. June 15, 1850; Walter b. May 31, 1852, m. Elizabeth Barronson, Aug. 1876; Herbert b. Nov. 31, 1854; Mary Jane b. Jan. 2, 1858, m. James Saffier, Feb., 1873; Samuel b. Feb. 11, 1860, m. Martha Mecham, Oct. 1893; Frances b. April 5, 1862; Bertha b. March 5, 1866, m. John Gardner.
GLEAVE, HERBERT (son of John Cleave and Jane Brind- ley). Born Nov. 24, 1854.
GLENN, WALTER (son of James Glenn). Born Oct. 6, 1821, Kirkliston, Linlithgoshire, Scotiand. Came to Utah Oct. 24, 1854, William Empey company.
Married Elizabeth Stuart (daughter of James Stuart and Marion McKentire), who was born May 26, 1832. Came to Utah Oct. 24, 1854, William Empey company). Their chil- dren: James b. June 5, 1849, m. Ellen Reader; John b. Mar. 11, 1851, d. infant; Marion b. May 26, 1852, m. John Bank- liead; Jonathan b. Sept. 6, 1854, d. infant; Walter S. b. March 12, 1856, m. Nancy Bankhead; Elizabeth b. March 13, 1858, m. Fred T. Bradshaw; Jenett b. June 6, 1860, m. Thomas Hendry; Thomas b. Oct. 20, 1862, d. infant; Adam b. June 20, 1864, m. Martha Bankhead; Margaret b. July 30, 1867, m. Samuel John Perkins Jan. 16, 1890; William b. Nov, 30, 1870, m. Christina Hendry; Anabell b. Oct. 6, 1873, m. Randolph ยท Gee.
Veteran Echo canyon war. Early settler at Wellsville. Rock cutter; farmer. Died Sept. 27, 1909.
GLINES, JAMES HARVEY (son of James Pearsons Glines, born Aug. 31, 1796, and Ruth Brown, born April 17, 1802, both at Franklin, Merrimack county, N. H.). Born April 17, 1822, Franklin. Came to Utah July 28, 1847, with a sec- tion of the Mormon battalion.
Married Elizabeth Ann Mayer Oct. 20, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. . (daughter of George Mayer and Ann Yost, both of Bucyrus, Crawford Co., Ohio-pioneers 1848, Heber C. Kimball com- pany), who was born Feb. 4, 1831, and died Nov. 3, 1876, in Salt Lake City. Their children: James Erastus b. Oct. 27, 1847, d. child; George Albert b. March 17, 1850, m. Mary Johannah Lundquist; Elizabeth Ann b. March 13, 1852, m. Frank Beers; Charles Harvey b. May 18, 1854, m. Melvie Amanda Bassett; Mary Jane b. May 5, 1856, m. Edison King; Annie Mariah b. May 11, 1858, m. James Hacking; John Franklin b. March 13, 1860, m. Mary McKowen: William Henry b. July 24, 1862, m. Adaline Workman; Emma Mayer b. April 8, 1865, died; Sarah Hclen b. May 23, 1866, m. Peter Hansen; Andrew Lawrence b. Oct. 17, 1868. m. Mary Thorn- ton; Alvin Clair b. May 6, 1870, d. Aug. 3, 1870; Alice Clara b. May 6, 1870, d. July 30, 1870; Moses b. Aug. 16, 1871, d. Aug. 16, 1871; Aaron b. Aug. 16, 1871, d. Aug. 16, 1871; Warren Carl b. Feb. 13, 1873, d. Aug. 16, 1890.
President 32d quorum seventies; high priest; missionary to eastern states from Aug. 12, 1899, to Oct. 28, 1899. Ser- geant-major under Col. James D. Allen in Mormon battalion. Settled in Cedar Valley 1853, where he served as ward and tithing clerk and president teachers' quorum. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah. President Cedar Fort Irriga- tion company 1879; justice of peace 1880; moved to Ashley Valley 1883, where he reorganized the Ashley Central Irri- gation Company 1884; president Upper Canal Company; pro- bate judge two terms; bishop of Glines ward 1884; justice of peace 1891. Died Aug. 31, 1905, Vernal, Utah.
GLINES, CHARLES HARVEY (son of James Harvey Glines and Elizabeth Ann Mayer). Born May 18, 1854, Cedar Fort, Utah.
Married Melvie Amanda Bassett Dec. 19, 1875, Cedar Fort (daughter of Charles Henry Bassett and Mary Elizabeth Knight, of Salt Lake City-pioneers 1852), who was born July 28, 1856. Their children: Charles Herbert b. Sept. 14, 1876, m. Martha Gallaway; Roscoe Bassett b. June 12, 1878, m. Martha Jeanette Dingman; Reginald Harvey b. Sept. 18, 1880, m. Martha Yriselda Fraughton; Leah Melvie b. Aug, 22, 1883, m. Miles Melvin Scofield; William Ernest b. July 22, 1885, m. Ada Lathona McGuire; Junius Philip b. Sept. 30, 1887, died Jan. 2, 1891; Mary Elizabeth b. Dec. 1889, died Dcc. 6, 1891; Diantha Merle b. Aug. 26, 1893; Henry .Glines b, Nov. 19, 1895, died Nov. 19, 1895; Lois Knight b. Oct. 9, 1897; Byron Clawson b. Aug. 13, 1901.
High priest; president elders' quorum ten years; superin- tendent Mill ward Sunday school eight years; ward teacher 28 years. Settled at Cedar Fort; moved to Tooele City 1876, returned to Cedar Fort 1877; from there went to Ver- nal in 1910. Justice of peace 1909-10. Farmer and breeder of thoroughbred horses.
GLOVER, WILLIAM (son of William Glover and Catherine Amer of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland). Born March 31, 1813, at Kilmarnock. Came to Utah 1849, Samuel Brannan company.
Married Jane Cowen 1832 at Pottsville, Pa. (daughter of John Cowen and Jane Mitchell of Pottsville, pioneers 1849, Samuel Brennan company, via California), who was born Dec. 9, 1816, in Lanorkshire, Scotland. Their children: Wil- liam; Jacob; John; David; Ann; Jane, m. Barnett Rigby; Catherine, m. William Rigby; Joseph Smith, m. Ellen Mariah
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Rice; William, m. Sarah J. Dapp; Mary Ann, m. Joseph Hancock; Abraham; Marian, m. Henry Dapp; Sarah, m. Eiljah Fuller.
Married Zeinora Snow 1851, in Sait Lake City. She came to Utah 1849. Their children: Asinath b. 1852, m. Meivin Potter: Andrew; Brigham, m. Lucy (-); Prince Aima; Nora Eilza, m. George Smith.
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