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Elder. Veteran Black Hawk war. Farmer.
GREEN, HERVEY (son of Ebenezer Green, born Sept. 22, 1777, and Ruth Weed). Born Dec. 4, 1806, in New York state. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1848, Heber C. Kimball com- pany.
Married Sally Ann Pickard April 14, 1828 (daughter of Henry Pickard and Jane Coleman). She was born April 14, 1811, and died in Jackson county, Mo. Their children; Henry Sheldon b. April 22, 1833, d. at birth; Ammon (twin of Henry Sheldon), m. Almira Mesick. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Married Jane Rich September, 1837 (daughter of Joseph Rich and Nancy O'Neal, who were married June 23, 1808, pioneers 1847, Charles C. Rich company). She was born Nov. 5, 1813, in Indiana. Their children: Mary Ann b. Aug. 11, 1838, m. William Hyde April 7, 1858; Nancy Jane b. Feb. 7, 1840, m. James H. Raser 1858; Celestia Artemesia b. Jan. 14, 1847, m. George Davis; Joseph Hervey b. July 30, 1850.
GREEN, AMMON (son of Hervey Green and Sally Ann Pick- ard). Born April 22, 1833, Kaw township, Jackson county, Mo.
Married Almira Mesick April 22, 1855, San Bernardine, California (daughter of Peter 1. Mesick and Maria Spencer, former pioneer July 27, 1847, James Brown company; lat- ter died in New York state). She was born Nov. 8, 1838, Leyden, Lewis county, N. Y. Their children: Ammon b. April 1, 1859, m. Annie Peterson Sept. 6, 1888; Cynthia Lois, b. Nov. 25, 1860, m. George Heslop Nov. 1, 1880; Almira b. March 11, 1862, d. Feb. 22, 1863; Henry Peter b. June 3, 1863, m. Robina Noyes Nov. 5, 1890; George b. April 22, 1865, m. Charlotte I. Bartholomew Dec. 16, 1891; William Hervey b. Sept. 28, 1867, m. Mary Ann Bartholomew Dec. 16, 1891; Ai- bert b. Aug. 5, 1869, m. Minerva Knight; Mary Ann b. March 13, 1871, m. Merlin J. Bartholomew; Edward S. b. Nov. 26, 1872, m. Martha E. Aldous June 13, 1900; Harriet Ann b. June 13, 1874, m. Eiias Peterson; Charles Lawrence b. April 19, 1876, m. Margaret Peterson; Benjamin F. b. Dec. 28, 1878, m. Ellen Bartlett Sept. 18, 1901; Emily Maria b. Oct. 5, 1880, m. Jesse Fowers. Family home West Weber, Utah.
Presiding elder; president seventies; superintendent Sun- day schools; missionary. Justice of peace; constable. Died April 23, 1911.
GREEN, AMMON (son of Ammon Green and Almira Mesick). Born April 1, 1859, Beaver, Utah.
Married Annie Peterson Sept. 6, 1888, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Christian and Maren Peterson, who came to Utah 1875). She was born Nov. 28, 1865, Ringsted, Soro amt, Tyvilsa, Denmark; and died Nov. 21, 1910, West Weber, Utah, Their children: Annic b. July 11, 1889; Leonie b. Dec. 5, 1891; Bertha Marguerite b. July 5. 1894; Ammon b. Sept. 26, 1896; Almira Flint b. Sept. 24, 1902.
GREEN, JOHN H. (son of William Green). Born in Wor- cestershire, Eng. Came to Utah 1849, Captain Clark com- pany.
Married Susannah Phillips 1834, Acton, Eng. (daughter of William Phillips), who was born October 1815. Their children: Thomas; Ann; Chariotte; Robert, m. Sarah Ann Harris; James; Elizabeth; Emma; Amelia; John H .; Alice Maud. Family home Kaysville, Utah.
High priest; bishop's counselor. Farmer. Died April 16, 1886.
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GREEN, ROBERT (son of John H. Green and Susannah Phillips). Born April 4, 1842, Nauvoo. Came to Utah with father.
Married Sarah Ann Harris Jan. 2, 1865, Layton, Utah (daughter of Robert Harris and Hannah Maria Egles of Apperiey, Gloucestershire, Eng., pioneers 1850). She was born June 11, 1845. Their children: Sarah Maria b. Nov. 6, 1865, m. James H. Gibbs Feb. 4, 1886; Elizabeth Browett b. April 22, 1867, m. John W. Moss Jan. 27, 1897; Ada Ann b. March 4, 1869, m. George Moss Jan. 5, 1893; Lucy Emma b. Nov. 28, 1870, m. Edwin Williams Dec. 25, 1888; Susannah b. Sept. 4, 1872, m. David W. Morris Jan. 3, 1895; John Robert b. Oct. 9, 1874; Daniel Milton b. Nov. 19, 1876, m. Elia Clark Dec. 3, 1902; James William b. Sept. 22, 1878; Joseph Albert b. Sept. 3, 1880, m. Edna Evans Dec. 19, 1907; Alice Elvira b. April 27, 1882, m. Joseph S. Morris Dec. 24, 1902.
High councilor Malad stake; bishop's counselor at Wood- ruff, Idaho. Farmer.
GREEN, PETER C. (son of Christian Petersen Green, born May 2, 1789 and Elsie Jensen Bek, born Feb. 2, 1789, both in Denmark). He was born March 1, 1827, in Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 26, 1862, oxteam company.
Married Eisie Marie Bertlesen Nov. 5, 1853, who died April 9, 1899. Their children: Peter B. b. Feb. 4, 1864; Elsie Marie b. April 25, 1866; Annie Josephine b. March 31, 1868; Eliza Godelia b. Dec. 22, 1871.
Seventy; presiding teacher Plain City ward; high priest; bishop's counselor 27 years.
GREEN, ROBERT (son of Kinyon Green of New Hampshire, and Nancy Austin of England). Born August, 1806, in New Hampshire; came to Utah Sept. 19, 1847, Ira Eldredge com- pany.
Married Fanny Greely (daughter of Ezekiel and Annie Greely, former pioneer Sept. 19, 1847). She was born Aug. 12, 1806, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Alvin b. May 27, 1828, m. Frances Gibson 1849; Austin G. b. March 26, 1834, m. Mary Ann Marchant 1858.
GREEN, AUSTIN G. (son of Robert Green and Fanny Greeiy). Born March 26, 1834, in New York state.
Married Mary Ann Marchant 1858. Their children: Austin A. b. Dec. 18, 1860, m. Sarah Hawkes; Oscar W. b. April 10, 1862, m. Christina Pool; Robert A. b. Feb. 8, 1864, m. Hattie Shippen; Albert b. Oct. 7, 1865; Alma L. b. Jan. 3, 1870, m. Meda Stephens; Amasa b. Jan. 2, 1872; Gilbert M. b. Feb. 4, 1874, m. Eva Ballantyne; Justin M. b. May 26, 1878, m. Juiina Ballantyne.
Farmer.
GREEN, WILLIAM (son of James Green and Ann Mellows of Sheiford, Nottinghamshire, Eng.). Born March, 1803, at Sheiford. Came to Utah with Christiansen handcart com- pany.
Married Harriet Hulet, who was born 1813. Only child: John (stepson) b. May 12, 1835, m. Mary Partington Dec. 25, 1857. Family home Fountain Green, Utah.
Veteran Black Hawk Indian war. Pioneer in irrigation.
GREEN, JOHN (stepson of William Green and son of Harriet Huiet). Born May 12, 1835, Lambly, Nottingham- shire, Eng. Came to Utah Aug. 18, 1856, Philemon C. Mer- riil company.
Married Mary Staford (Partington) Dec. 25, 1857 (daugh- ter of James Staford and Hannah Williams), who was born Sept. 25, 1830, and came to Utah 1854. Their children: Elizabeth Harriet b. Sept. 5, 1859, m. James Green: William J. b. Nov. 3, 1861, m. Margret A. Johnson May 20, 1880; John b. Dec. 11, 1863; Allace b. Jan. 14, 1865, m. Isaac Huff Nov. 24, 1881; Allen b. Jan. 14, 1865, died.
Married Hephzibah Mathews Nov. 11, 1866, Sait Lake City (daughter of William Mathews and Hephzibah Jarvis, who were married Dec. 31, 1832, Radford, Eng .- former pioneer Oct. 4, 1863, Thomas E. Ricks company, latter Oct. 4, 1864, William S. Warren company). She was born Feb. 10, 1844, Belston, Nottinghamshire, Eng. Their children: John Henry b. Oct. 28, 1867; Mary Eliza b. March 14, 1869; Charles Mathews b. April 12, 1870, m. Eva May Bailey Dec. 25, 1899.
Married Elizabeth Ann Wiiison Jan. 16, 1879, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Willson and Aliace Smith, married Feb. 9. 1859, St. Louis, Mo.). She was born Nov. 8, 1859, at St. Louis. Their children: George W. b. Jan. 20, 1880, m. Sarah Ann A. Tayior Jan. 24, 1908; Richard Edgar b. Nov. 20, 1881, m. Nellie May Anderson Sept. 2, 1908; Thomas Franklin b. Jan. 10, 1884; Wallace and Wiiford b. March 22, 1886; James Arthur b. July 23, 1888; Frances Maud b. Dec. 9, 1890, m. Edward Bailey July 28, 1909; Orson b. March 8, 1893; Geneva Alice b. Sept. 24, 1898; Reah Harriet b. March 10, 1903. Families resided Fountain Green, Utah.
Served in Echo Canyon war; Black Hawk Indian war veteran. Pioneer in irrigation.
GREENE, EVAN MOLBOURNE (son of John Portineus Greene and Rhoda Young of New York, and Kirtland, Ohio). Born Dec. 22, 1814, Aurelius, Cayuga county, N. Y. Came to Utah Oct. 12, 1852, Allen Weeks company.
Married Susan Kent Aug. 29, 1835, in New York state (daughter of Daniel Kent and Nancy Young of Kirtiand, Ohio, and New York state, latter pioneer Sept. 26, 1857,
William G. Young company). She, Susan Kent, was born April 3, 1816, in Vermont. Their children: Emily Frances, d. infant; Evan Flavius, m. Mary E. Kennedy; Rhoda, m. J. J. Buliock; Nancy Leonora, m. Frankiin W. Young; Susan Eveline, m. Edmond Homer; Ann Eliza, d. June 16, 1846; Melissa, m. Edmond Homer; Louisa Luia, m. Levi W. Richards; John Portineus. d. March 3, 1852; Admanzah, d. Jan. 30, 1863; Jasper W., d. infant; Daniel Kent, m. Adalino Ailen; Edwin M.
Married Susie Platt April 12, 1869, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Platt and Betty Butterworth of Royton, Lancashire, Eng., latter pioneer 1868, Theron Spencer com- pany). She was born Oct. 13, 1844. Their children: Joseph Platt b. Jan. 15, 1872, m. Mary Ann Read; Zerviah Susie b. Jan. 28, 1874, m. George Y. Smith; Molbourne Piatt b. Oct. 26, 1876, m. Eva Bertha Bennett; Elizabeth Fanny b. April 28, 1879, d. Oct. 21, 1902; John Platt b. June 15, 1881, m. Effie Allsop.
Missionary to eastern states; patriarch: high councilor. Mayor of Provo two years; postmaster of Provo; member legislature four years; compiled book of laws for Utah territory; school teacher. Farmer; stockraiser; merchant. Died May 2, 1882, in Sevier Co., Utah.
GREENE, EVAN FLAVIUS (son of Evan M. Greene and Susan Kent). Born Feb. 22, 1838, Kirtiand, Ohio.
Married Mary E. Kennedy March 17, 1873, at Sait Lake City (daughter of William Kennedy and Sarah Warren of Tazewell county, Va .- former died in Indiana, latter came to Utah 1869). She. Mary E., was born July 14, 1843. (Her children by Milburn Whitt, former husband: Sarah b. Aug. 12, 1865, m. Francis P. McNeil; Josephine b. Dec. 3, 1866, m. Robert Hamilton; Reece B. b. March 9, 1868, d. aged 18.) Their children: Mary E. b. Jan. 15, 1874, m. Frank P. Eiiis; Susan Y. b. March 19, 1876, m. - Fennessy; Rachel M. b. Jan. 19, 1878, d. Dec. 12, 1884; Hyrum S. b. May 25, 1880, and Rhoda M. twins) b. May 25, 1880, d .infants; Evan Flavius b. Nov. 2, 1882, d. aged 27. Family home Salt Lake City.
High priest; assistant Sunday school superintendent Springdale, Utah; ward teacher. Freighter; farmer and stockraiser.
GREENEWALD, AARON (son of Jacob and Tina Greenewald of Germany). Born March 28, 1831, in Germany. Came to Utah April 6, 1865.
Married Lena Lang Oct. 12, 1856, Philadelphia, Pa. (daugh- ter of Isaac Lang of Baden, Germany), who was born Oct. 12, 1833. Their children: Bertha. m. Jacob E. Bamberger; Sarah, died; Lillie, m. Joseph Oberndorfer; Jacob A., m. Mildred Rheinstrom; Isadore and Clara, died. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Hotel keeper and merchant.
GREENEWALD, JACOB A. (son of Aaron Greenewald and Lena Lang). Born Aug. 1. 1866, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Married Mildred Rheinstrom June 1, 1908 (daughter of Edward Rheinstrom and Ida Lang of Portland, Ore.), who was born June 2, 1888. Their children: Richard I. b. June 6, 1909. Family home, Sait Lake City.
President Greenewaid Furniture Company. Colonel 1st regiment Utah national guard; member Governor John C. Cutler's staff 1904-08. Richard I. Greenewald, his first son, said to have been the first Jewish child born in Utah.
GREENHALGH, ABRAHAM H. Came from England to Utah 1853.
Married Sarah Hope in England. Their children: Jasic, died; Sarah; Ellen, m. Hyram Bennett; Peter, m. Mary Ann Fisher; m. Jennette Stewart; Margaret, m. Robert Fergeson; William, Abraham and Lizzie, died; Joseph, m. Jane Adams; Jane, died. Family home Meadow, Utah.
Biock teacher; choir leader. Road supervisor; postmaster 20 years at Meadow. Farmer.
GREENHALGH, PETER (son of Abraham H. Greenhaigh and Sarah Hope). Born May 3, 1853, off the banks of the Mississippi river in Iowa. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Mary Ann Fisher 1872 at Salt Lake City (daugh- .ter of James Fisher and Hannah Stott of Meadow, Utah), who was born February, 1853, and died 1880. Their children: Emma, m. George Lamburn; Peter, m. Anne Duncan; Mary, m. Charles Smith; Hannah, m. Wesley Barton. Family home Meadow.
Married Jennette Stewart May, 1882 (daughter of William Stewart and Jane Jenkins of Mcadow). Their children: Jane, m. William Sutherland; Neil, m. Hilda Swenson; Jennette, m. Harry Hamburg; Rhoda, m. Roy Aubry; Leona; Ruby; Luceil. Family home Sait Lake City.
GREENHALGH, PETER (son of Wiliiam Greenhalgh, born 1790, and Margaret Hope, both of Leigh, Lancashire, Eng.). Born March 1, 1830, at Leigh. Came to Utah Oct. 24, 1854, William A. Empey company.
Married Sarah Heald May 3, 1852 (daughter of Henry Heald and Margaret Milligan). She was born Nov. 17, 1827. Their children: Margaret b. Dec. 12, 1852, Lorenzo b. Aug. 28, 1853, and William Henry b. May 26, 1854, latter three dicd infants; Peter b. Nov. 9, 1855, m. Rebecca A. Weiker Sept. 29, 1881; Thomas Alma b. Nov. 28, 1857, m. Josephine Krogne; Sarah Ann b. April 1, 1860, and Catherine b. May 1, 1862, d. children; Mary Ellen b. Jan. 13, 1864, m. David A. Nelson;
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Adeila b. June 27, 1867, m. Charies H. Hart; Franklin b. Juiy 13, 1870, m. Frances Thomas. Family home Willard, Utah, and Bloomington, Idaho.
Settied first at Willard, Utah; served in Echo Canyon war 1857; moved to Bloomington, Idaho, 1863. Served two years as 1st counseior to president of eiders' quorum at Wiliard; Feb. 8. 1858, ordained a seventy and set apart a president of 59th quorum, which position he heid until Aug. 26, 1877, when he was ordained a high priest and set apart as a member of high council of Bear Lake stake, holding this position about 20 years; superintendent Bloomington Sunday school 1871-1909; choir leader 36 years. Director and secre- tary Bloomington Co-op. store 36 years. Farmer and stock- raiser.
GREENHALGH, PETER, JR. (son of Peter Greenhalgh and Sarah Heaid). Born Nov. 9, 1855, Willard, Utah.
Married Rebecca A. Welker Sept. 29, 1881, at Salt Lake City (daughter of James W. Welker and Annie Pugh, pio- neers 1852). She was born Jan. 24, 1864, at Willard. Their children: Sarah Annie b. June 17, 1882, m. Christian Hansen Sept. 6, 1900; Peter Asa b. Jan. 27, 1884, died; Leonard b. Sept. 12, 1886, m. Annie M. Alien Nov. 26, 1908; Elilot Severc b. Nov. 7, 1888; Adeline b. Junc 6, 1891, m. Hugh Stewart Dec. 19, 1907; Aima W. b. Aug. 2, 1894; Glida b. Aug. 6, 1898; Eieiyn Peari b. Nov. 20, 1902. Family home Wiiford, Idaho.
GREENHALGH, THOMAS (son of William Greenhalgh, born Jan. 12, 1790, and Margret Greenhalgh, born Feb. 10, 1792, both at Swinton, near Manchester, Lancashire, Eng.). He was born Jan. 15, 1821, Worsley, Lancashire. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1866, Joseph S. Rawiins company.
Married Mary Morecroft Sept. 26, 1847, Eccles, Eng. (daughter of James Morecroft and Hannah Downing of Macciesfield, near Manchester). She was born Feb. 24, 1827. Their children were: Mary Ann, m. George Mace; Sarah, m. James L. Newton; Martha, died; Abraham, m. Maria Nel- sena Henrichsen; Thomas, m. Elizabeth Greenhaigh; Mar- garet Alice, m. William Wallace Biliings; Wiliiam, m. - Joliey; Frances, d. child; Ruth Elizabeth, m. Charies S. Cram; George, m. Elizabeth Mackieprang. Family home Washington, Washington Co., Utah.
Married Harriet Wardie 1873 at Salt Lake City, who came to Utah 1872 from Lancashire, Eng. Their children were Thomas John; Henry; Esther.
Home missionary Engiand 1840-66. High priest and ward teacher. Settled first in Sugar House ward, Salt Lake City, moving to Washington, Utah, in 1867, where he took charge of weaving department of Brigham Young cotton factory. Died May 2, 1882.
GREENHALGH, ABRAHAM (son of Thomas Greenhaigh and Mary Morecroft). He was born April 12, 1855, Man- chester, Eng. Came to Utah with father.
Married Maria Neisena Henrichsen March 9, 1882, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Henrichsen and Jacobine Ernst of Veiie, Denmark, latter came to Utah Juiy 12, 1872, Anthon H. Lund company). She was born Jan. 18, 1862, came to Utah with mother. Their children: Ernest Abraham b. Feb. 26, 1883, m. Hazei Adams; Thomas Charies b. Oct. 14, 1884; Leo Morecroft b. July 17, 1887; Eari Henrichsen b. April 11, 1891; Erma Mary b. Feb. 28, 1896; Jacobine b. Jan. 30, 1901, died.
Worked in cotton mili under father at Washington, Utan: moved to Kanab, Utah, 1873, and to Provo 1876, where he worked in Provo Wooien Milis untii 1895. Settied at Scho- fleid, Utah, 1899, where he engaged in the mercantile busi- ness, serving also as postmaster 1901-09; justice of the peace; town councilman. President of deacons' quorum; Sunday school and ward teacher; high priest; 2nd counselor in Schofleid bishopric 1904-12, becoming first counselor Jan. 17, 1912.
GREENWOOD, WILLIAM (son of Robison Greenwood of Yorkshire, born 1782, and Elizabeth Cryer, born 1784, both at Burnley, Eng.). He was born Aug. 7, 1822, at Burnley. Came to Utah Oct. 28, 1847.
Married Aiice Houghton May 30, 1843 (daughter of William Houghton), who was born May 1, 1823. Their children: Joseph R. b. March 16, 1844; Elizabeth b. March 8, 1845; Benjamin Y. b. Feb. 9, 1846, m. Jane Julian; Margaret A. b. Feb. 26, 1847, m. James Carter; Alice b. Feb. 26, 1849, m. Aifred Moyie; William b. April 13, 1860, m. Chariotte Wood; Samuel b. March 3, 1862, m. Ellen Julian; Jacob b. Feb. 26, 1853, m. Meilssa Snow; Aima b. Oct. 18, 1864, m. F. M. Brown; Rachel b. Feb. 23, 1856, m. Wiilaim H. Hunter; Jedediah M., m. Barbara Boley; Mary E. b. March 26, 1859, m. Frank Herbert; Joshua b. Juiy 29, 1860, m. Josephinc Payne; Ruth b. June 22, 1862, m: James Gardner.
Married Emma Julian Jan. 1864, Sait Lake City. Their child: Wililam J. b. Jan. 30, 1865.
Married Bertha C. L. Eyring March 22, 1864 (daughter of Edward C. Eyring and C. L. Von Biomberg), who was born June 12, 1836, in Germany. Their children: Stephen b. Feb. 26, 1870; Bertha E. b. April 20, 1872, m. Perry Webster; Francis Chariotte b. Nov. 14, 1874; Abraham O. b. Feb. 6, 1877. Family resided American Fork.
One of first conference cierks in L. D. S. church in Utah. Active in manufacturing and buliding school houses. Mem- her of first bishopric and first school teacher in American Fork. Pioneer surveyor of Utah county.
GREENWOOD, JOSHUA (son of William Greenwood and Alice Houghton). Born July 29, 1860, at American Fork, Utah.
Married Josephine Payne Jan. 18, 1883, Sait Lake City (daughter of Joseph Payne and Harriet McBride), who was born May 25, 1861, Fiiimore, Utah. Their children: Marian J. b. Oct. 24, 1883, m. Louis Melviile Aprii 1906; Hattie E. b. Oct. 18, 1886, m. C. A. Kimbaii June 10, 1907; Lucile E. b. Nov. 1, 1891; Norma M. b. Oct. 31, 1894; Ruth Afton b. Aug. 30, 1897; Evangeline b. July 2, 1900. Family home Filimore and Nephi, Utah.
One of first graduates of Brigham Young University. Territorial deputy school commissioner; justice of peace; mayor; city attorney; county attorney; county treasurer; county superintendent of schools; probate judge; district attorney and at present judge fifth judiciai district of Utah.
GREENWOOD, WILLIAM (son of William Greenwood and Sarah Hartiey of Burnley, Eng., and Warsaw, Hancock county, Iil.). Born March 4, 1819, at Hepinstall, Eng. Came to Utah 1862, Benjamin Gardner company.
Married Ann Hartley 1841 at Burniey (daughter of Barnard Hartiey and Mary Beck of Burnley), who was born July 26, 1821. Their children: Martha, d. chlid; Sarah, m. Isaac Turley 1861; Foster, d. infant; Barnard Hartiey, m. Eunice Howd; William, m. Matilda Stewart; Mary Ann, m. Charles D. White May 4, 1875; Adam, m. Henrietta Young; Nathan, m. Aiice Parkinson; Titus, m. Edith Sidwell June 19, 1897; Rachel, d. infant; Ruth, m. William A. Twitcheii. Fam- ily home, Beaver, Utah.
High priest; missionary to Iron Co., Utah, 1852-56; ward teacher. Road supervisor. Farmer. Died Oct. 11, 1899, at Riverside, Miliard Co., Utah.
GREENWOOD, BARNARD HARTLEY (son of William Greenwood and Ann Hartiey). Born Sept. 9, 1849, at War- saw, Iil. Came to Utah Juiy, 1862.
Married Eunice Howd Dec. 19, 1871, Beaver City, Utah (daughter of Simeon F. Howd and Lucinda Morgan-former pioneer July 24, 1847, and latter Sept. 1847). She was born Aug. 8, 1862, at Beaver City. Their children: Hart- ley b. March 13, 1873, m. Bertha Hawley; Rachel b. June 6, 1875, m. Wing Ence; Ameiia b. Feb. 7, 1878, and Adcila b. Feb. 7, 1878, d. infants; Carlos B. b. Oct. 31, 1879, m. Esther Stevenson; Wiiliam Simeon b. Feb. 18, 1882, m. Stena Christensen; Ernest Morgan b. March 4, 1884, m. Fiorence Reese; Ray Howd b. June 8, 1886, m. Hazel Gray; Lester Duane b. May 3, 1888; Raleigh Vern b. Dec. 6, 1890; , Rhoda Lucinda b. March 6, 1895. Family home Inverury, Utah.
High priest; bishop Inverury ward 1882-1906. Sevier county selectman 1883-90; representative two terms in state legislature, 1896-99. Director in Elsinore Roller Miiis Co., Sevier Valley Canai Co. and Richfieid Canai Co. Died June 27, 1906.
GREENWOOD, HARTLEY (son of Barnard Hartley Green- wood and Eunice Howd). Born March 13, 1873, at Beaver, Utah.
Married Bertha Hawley Sept. 6, 1893, Inverury, Utah (daughter of Asa Smith Hawley and Mary Beers of that piace, former pioneer 1852, James Shaw company, latter 1848. Zera Puisipher company). She was born June 21, 1875. Their children: Mary Eunice b. June 7, 1894; Jennie b. Dec. 4, 1898; Irene b. April 24, 1899; Priscilia b. June 3, 1901; Syivia b. March 4, 1906; Lavon b. April 21, 1908. Family home Inverury, Utah.
High priest; bishop Inverury ward. Farmer.
GREENWOOD, CARLOS B. (son of Barnard Hartley Green- wood and Eunice Howd). Born Oct. 31, 1879, Inverury, Utah.
Married Esther Stevenson June 10, 1901, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Stevenson and Josephine Myers), who was born Dec. 16, 1880, at Kersor, Denmark. Their chil- dren: Melba b. Feb. 14, 1906; Fern Josephine b. Jan. 11, 1907; Reed Barnard b. Nov. 10, 1908; Eunice Iieen b. Jan. 7, 1911. Family home Inverury.
Missionary to southern states 1902-04; bishop Inverury ward 1906-11. Director Elsinore Canai Co .; president Centrai Rural Telephone Co .; vice-president Central Water Works Co. Farmer.
GREER, DIXON HAMLIN (son of Nathaniel Hunt Greer, died 1855, and Nancy Ann Roberts of Georgia and Texas). Born Aprii 16, 1834. Came to Utah Sept. 10, 1866, Seth M. Biair company.
Married Mary Sprouse in 1857, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Sprouse and Catherine Handiey of that place, pioneers 1864, Benjamin L. Ciapp company). She was born 1839. Their children: Nathanlei Dixon b. 1868, m. Sarah Howorth; Catherine b. 1861, d. infant. Family resided Waiis- burg and Provo, Utah.
Married Harriet Camp Murphy in February 1863, Sait Lake City (daughter of William Camp and Dianah Greer of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1850). She was born Jan. 9, 1839. Their children: John C. b. Feb. 16, 1864, m. Annie Gardner; Dianah b. Feb. 1865, d. infant; William b. 1867, d. 1891; Nancy b. 1869, d. child; Stephen b. 1871, m. Susa Gardner; Susie b. 1873, and Mark b. 1875, d. infants; Grace b. 1877, m. W. A. Nuttail; Wifimirth b. 1879, m. Wiiilam Boshard; Alice b. 1881, m. Mors S. Duffield. Family home Walisburg.
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Left Mormon Grove on the Missourl river June 1855 with freight In company with his father; the father dying at Grassbopper Creek near Atchison, Kan., he and brothers brought goods to Sait Lake City and set up a store at corner of 1st South and Main streets. School teacher at Heber, Utah, 1862, and at Wailsburg 1864; at latter place was first school trustee, organized first school district and bullt first school bouse, 1865.
GREGORY, ROBERT (son of John Gregory, born 1786 at Pltminster, Somersetshire, Eng., and Elizabeth Sylvester, born 1791). He was born Nov. 30, 1826 at Pltminster. Came to Utah Oct. 18, 1862.
Married Mary Stevens Nov. 12, 1854, wbo died Sept. 15, 1862, near Fort Laramie, whlie en route to Utah.
Marrled Selena Marshali Jan. 2, 1863, Franklin, Idaho (daughter of Thomas Marshall and Sarah Good, pioneers Sept. 26, 1856, Edmond Ellsworth and Danlel McArthur com- pany). She was born Feb. 22, 1844, Lintonhlii, Eng. Their chlidren: Mary Levenla b. Oct. 17, 1863, m. David Davis Jan. 4, 1883; Sarah Selena b. Jan. 6, 1866, m. Mark Porter Dec. 3, 1884; Charlotte Marla b. Feb. 1, 1868, m. M. H. Preecc May 20, 1885; R. F. b. March 17, 1872, and R. A. b. Sept. 28, 1873, died; J. W. b. Nov. 17, 1874, m. L. M. Albiston Nov. 20, 1895; E. T. b. Dec. 25, 1877, m. J. R. Hansen April 19, 1900; E. L. b. Fcb. 28, 1878, m. H. Hatch Sept. 20, 1888; George F. b. April 19, 1880, m Deliia Bright June 11, 1903; T. J. b. July 16, 1882, m. Mary Hawkeswood Sept. 14. 1904; Amy L. b. Oct. 22, 1884, m. A. Morrison March 8, 1906; S. Cirling b. Jan. 5, 1887; Evea Vonie b. Feb. 13, 1888, m. J. Christoffer- son Nov. 8, 1905.
Missionary. Settied at Franklin, Idaho, 1862. Died Dec. 28, 1900.
GREGORY, GEORGE F. (son of Robert Gregory and Selena Marshall). Born April 19, 1880, Cove, Utah.
Marrled Deiila Bright June 11, 1903, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of John Bright and Phoebe Smith). She was born March 16, 1884, at Lewiston, Utah. Thelr children: G. R. b. Aprli 24, 1904; F. L. b. July 1, 1905; Edith b. Dec. 31, 1906; D. C. b. Dec. 14, 1908; A. B. b. April 28, 1910; J. M. b. Jan. 19, 1912.
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