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Member of seventies 34 years; high prlest and teacher 29th ward. Foreman on railroad built from El Paso, Texas, to the colonies; built the railroad from Salt Lake to Ogden and to the mines at Scofield, Utah, also from Kelcham to Hailey, Idaho. Railroad and canal contractor.
HARMON, JESSE P. (son of Martin and Triphena Harmon of Vermont). Born Aug. 11, 1795, Rupert, Bennington county, Vt. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1848, Heber C. Kimball company.
Married Anna Barnes April 29, 1819, Springfield, Pa. (daughter of Abijah and Able Barnes of Springfield, Pa). She died Jan. 1847, Winter Quarters, Iowa. Their chil- dren: Appleton M. b. May 29, 1820, m. Elmeda Stringham;
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Saphronia Mallnda, d. 1847; Amos Washington, m. Mary Jane Old; Ansel Perce, m. Rosaline Chandler, Family resided Springfield, Pa., Salt Lake City and Hoiden, Utah.
One of seven presidents 11th quorum seventles 1844. Al- derman first municipal ward Salt Lake City at time of or- ganization; colonel in Utah Nauvoo Leglon. Moved to south- ern Utah 1861 and settled at Holden 1868. Died Dec. 24, 1877.
HARMON, APPLETON MILO (son of Jesse P. Harmon and Anna Barnes). Born May 29, 1820, Conneaut, Pa). Came to Utah July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company.
Married Elmeda Stringham Jan. 1, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. daugh- ter of George Stringhamn and Poily Hendrickson of Nauvoo, pioneers Sept. 24, 1848, Isaac Halght company, later resid- Ing at Salt Lake City and Holden, Utah). She was born Dec. 31, 1829. Their children: Milo and Mary, dled: Willls M., m. Martha E. Spillesberry; Bryant, died; Appleton S., d. 1896; Hosea F., m. Julia Stringham; Anna, m. George W. Cherring- ton; Hyrum, m. Luella Tuttle; Polly, m. Joseph R. Giles; Julla, m. B. L. Kesler; Jesse M. b. July 19, 1868, m. Sarah E. Holman. Family resided Salt Lake City, Toquerville and Holden, Utah.
Member 11th quorum seventies; missionary to England 1850-53; bishop's counselor. Pionecr sawmill operator of Salt Lake, Millard and Washington counties, Utah. Built furniture factory at Toquerville and woolen mills at Wash- ington, Utah. Indian war veteran. Blacksmith; contractor and builder. Died Feb. 27, 1877, Holden, Utah.
HARMON, JESSE M. (son of Appleton M. Harmon and El- meda Stringham). Born July 19, 1868, Toquerville, Utah.
Married Sarah E. Holman Dec. 27, 1892, Holden, Utah (daughter of John G. Holmnan and Rachel Stevens, pioneers 1847, Brigham Young company). Their children: Ciarence H. b. Oct. 24, 1893; Appleton J. b. July 3, 1895; Ardell b. Feb. 25, 1897; Warren T. b. Oct. 27, 1900, died; Dorothy b. April 24, 1904; Bryant b. Sept. 9, 1906; John b. Feb. 23, 1910; Robert Holman b. April 5, 1912. Family home Provo, Utah.
Sheriff of Utah county 1903-09; school trustee. Stock- raiser; merchant; lumber and coal dealer; president of Utah Timber and Coal company.
HARMON, ANSEL PERCE (son of Jesse P. Harmon and Anna Barnes). Born April 5, 1832, Conneaut, Pa. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1848, Heber C. Kimball company.
Married Rosaline Chandler Nov. 29, 1862, Salt Lake City (daughter of Abel Chandier and Mary Ann Jerome of New York), who was born March 15, 1841, and came to Utah 1862. Their children: Anna Rose b. Nov. 11, 1863, m. Jacob String- ham; Milo Ensel b. March 1, 1866, m. Elizabeth Jane Hunter; Mary Saphronia b. July 24, 1869, m. William Adam Seeg- miller; Lucy Elmeda b. Sept. 23, 1871, m. James Jenson; Emma Thressa b. Oct. 17, 1874, m. John Reeve; Jane Marinda b. Jan. 10, 1877, m. Thomas Pratt; Zina Belle b. July 15, 1879, d. infant; Lillie Orilla b. March 31, 1881, d. Jan. 7, 1887. Famliy home Holden, Utah.
Assisted In bringing emigrants to Utah 1860-61. Teamed to Los Angeles for supplies 1862; captain of a company of Immigrants 1862. Bishop's counselor; high priest; mission- ary to Pennsylvania 1874. Farmer and stockralser. Died Sept. 12, 1908, Holden, Utah.
HARPER, RICHARD (son of Rlehard Harper of Swineshead, Eng., and Harriett Edwards of Sieaford, Eng.). Born April 5, 1827, Swineshead. Came to Utah Oct. 17, 1862, Henry W. Miller company.
Married Susann Faulkner, Anwick, Eng. (daughter of Wil- llam Faulkner and Ellen Fox), who was born June 17, 1827, and came to Utah with husband. Thelr children: Betsy Ann b. June 9, 1850, m. Joseph Hill Dec. 6, 1871; William F. b. July 3, 1852, m. Ellenor Morrell Nov. 28, 1878; Eliza L. b. Aug. 18, 1853, m. Joseph Richardson Nov. 1869; Richard N; Har- rlet, b. July 1857, died; Ellen b. July 1857, m. James Hill; Harriet Louvisa b. Oct. 25, 1859, m. WillIs Kelsy Dec. 9, 1880; Emma b. July 31, 1861, m. William Hillyard Oct. 15, 1861; Allce b. Jan. 18, 1865, m. Lorenzo Toolson Oct. 22, - -; Lucy Jane; Ida b. Dec, 24, 1866, m. A. J. Merrill Nov. 14, 1890; Tacy, . m. Joseph Burton.
HARPER, WILLIAM F. (son of Richard Harper and Susann Faulkner). Born July 3, 1852.
Marrled Ellenor Morrell Nov. 28, 1878, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Morrell and Matilda Kelsey), who was born Aug. 22, 1859, Smithfield, Utah. Their children: Ellen G. b. Dec. 31, 1879, m. Wililam Homer Nov. 28, 1900; Richard S. b. May 12, 1881, died; William F. b. March 31, 1883, died; Archie John b. Feb. 15, 1885, m. Ellenor Homer Dec. 4, 1907; Joseph H. b. Nov. 12, 1885, died; Ruby M. b. April 18, 1889; Earl S. b. Dec. 12, 1891. Families resided at Smithfield, Utah.
HARRINGTON, LEONARD E. Born Jan. 7, 1816, New York state. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1847, Edward Hunter company.
Married Lois Russell prior to coming west. Their children: Theodore S .; Sarah E., m. - Robinson; Jane, m .- Tanner.
Married Mary Jones In 1855. Their children: Daniel; Mary, m. - Duncan.
Marrled Harriet Noon In 1858. Their children: Heber A .; Leonard S .; Chancey Delos.
Chalrman judiciary committee Utah legislature 28 years; mayor of American Fork Clty. Promoter of first Utah free school 1866; trustee of B. Y. Academy 1870-83. Dled June 1883.
HARRINGTON, DANIEL (son of Leonard E. Harrington and Mary Jones). Born March 15, 1860, American Fork, Utah.
Married Leonora Tayior March 17, 1886, Logan, Utah (daughter of John Taylor and Margaret Young: former came to Utah 1847, latter 1858). She was born March 25, 1864. Their children: Jennie; Daniel T .; Fiorence; John; Russell: Mary; Everett.
Superintendent Sevier county schools 1881-85; assistant Salt Lake county district attorney 1895-96. Attorney at iaw.
HARRIS, EMER (son of Nathan Harris, born March 23, 1758, Providence, R. I., and Rhoda Lapham, born April 27, 1759, Providence). He was born May 29, 1781, Cambridge, N. Y. Came to Utah 1850.
Married Roxana Peas July 22, 1802, who was born Dec. 5, 1781. Their children: Selina b. Oct. 10, 1803; Elathan b. Oct. 7, 1805; Alvira b. Aug. 7, 1807, m. Mr. Howles; Sephrona b. Aug. 17, 1809, m. Mr. Manchester; Nathan b. Sept. 26, 1811; Ruth b. Sept. 7, 1813. Family home New York.
Married Deborah Lott Jan. 16, 1819, in Pennsylvania (daughter of Zephaniah Lott and Rachel Brown), who was born Nov. 1799, in New York. Their children: Emer b. 1819; Martin H. b. Sept. 29, 1820, m. Georgeanna Aldous; Harriet T. b. Dec. 26, 1822, m. Judson Daly; Dennison L. b. Jan. 17, 1825, in. Sarah Wilson; Deborah.
Married Parna Chapel March 29, 1826, who was born No- vember 1792. Their chlidren: Fannie M. b. Jan. 1827; Joseph M. b. July 19, 1830, m, Mary Pons; Alma b. June 6, 1832, m. Sarah Earl; Charles b. July 2, 1834, m. Louisa Hal !; Rebecca b. Dec. 25, 1845.
Patriarch; elder. Brother of Martin Harris, one of three witnesses to Book of Mormon; obtained first bound copy of the Book of Mormon. Worked as carpenter on Kirtland tem- ple; missionary in New York, Pennsylvanla and Ohlo. Set- tled at Provo 1850. Died Nov. 28, 1869, Logan, Utah.
HARRIS, MARTIN H. (son of Emer Harris and Deborah Lott). Born Sept. 29, 1820, Mahoney, Pa ..
Married Georgeanna Aldous Jan. 18, 1855 (daughter of Robert Aldous), who was born Aug. 5, 1838. Only child: Emer M. b. Aug. 6, 1856, m. Hannah M. Poulter Jan. 5, 1883, and Louisa Kearns 1895.
Married Louisa Sargent April 3, 1859, Ogden, Utah (daugh- ter of John and Ann Sargent, former pioneer 1852). She was born Dec. 18, 1841, Newbury, Berkshire, Eng. Their chli- dren: Leander S. b. April 20, 1860, m. Alice Jenson Sept. 19, 1888, m. Eliza Barlow Oct. 10, 1900; Lovisa G. b. Mareh 4, 1862, m. David Davis Jan. 1883; Nathan J. b. Mareh 29, 1864, m. Emma E. Oakaron July 1887; Martin D. b. May 4, 1866, m. Lillie R. Hayes Feb. 6, 1890; Loulsa P. b. May 30, 1868, m. William H. Anderson March 4, 1897; Ida E. b. Nov. 27, 1875, m. Alfred Dixon May 15, 1901.
First presiding eider of Harrisville, Utah; first Sunday school superintendent of Harrisville 1865; missionary to Fort Limhi, on Salmon River, 1857; secretary of 38th quorum sev- cnties; missionary to eastern states 1876-77. Member Nauvoo Legion. Settled at Harrisville 1851, where he planted the first crop. Road supervisor 1858-69. Fife major in martial band. First school teacher of Harrisville; school trustee. Farmer. Died Feb. 14, 1888.
HARRIS, CHARLES (son of Emer Harris and Parna Chapel of Harrisville, Utah). Born July 2, 1834, in Huron Co., Ohio. Came to Utah in October, 1852, Captain Cutler company.
Married Louisa Marla Hall April 20, 1855, Ogden, Utah, later in Endowment house, Salt Lake City (daughter of Benjamin K. Hall and Mehltable Sawyer of Maine, ploneers October, 1850, Captain Bennett company). She was born Dec. 30, 1839, Exeter, Scott county, Ill. Their children: Charles Ellsha b. Jan. 23, 1857, m. Nellie Warner (Harris); Alva b. Feb. 28, 1859, m. Nellie Warner; Isabelle Maria b. April 15, 1861, m. Clarence Merrill, m. U. L. Nelson; Jesse Orson b. March 29, 1864, m. Louise Buckley; Mary Aderine b. June 3, 1866, m. Milo A. Hendrix; Eugene b. Jan. 10, 1869, m. Nellie Barton (Hopkins); Silas Aibert b. Juno 14, 1871, m. Chasta Olsen; Ida May b. Oct. 1, 1873, died; Ole Van b. Dec. 5, 1875, m. May Perry; Clarence Eari b. May 24, 1878, m. May Beil Booth; Mertle Adell b. July 27, 1883. Family resided Washington and Junetion, Utah.
Marrled Elizabeth Anderson. Their children: Juanita, dled; Susan; Miio. Family home Junction, Utah.
First located at Ogden, and afterward moved to Willard, Toquervlile, and Parowan, finally settiing at Junction 1878; called to settle "Dixie" 1862, locating In Washington. He has been a pioneer to many places where It was necessary to build wagon roads, canals, ditehes, homes, subdue the wilds and turn a desert Into a habltable place. Participated in the Indlan wars of northern Utah and southern Idaho, also the Black Hawk and Walker Indian wars and the troubles in southern Utah with the Utes and other tribes.
HARRIS, CLARENCE EARL (son of Charles Harrls and Louisa Maria Hall). Born May 24, 1878, Parowan, Utah.
Married May Bell Booth June 25, 1902, Salt Lake temple (daughter of John Roston Booth and Ellzabeth Hourth of Provo, Utah; former came to Utah 1875). She was born Oct. 4, 1881. Their children: Clarence Elroy b. Aug. 10, 1903; Wanda May b. March 17, 1907; Lurline b. Jan. 25, 1910.
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Seventy; assistant superintendent Sunday school; presi- dent Y. M. M. I. A .; stake aid Sunday school. Moved from Junction to Provo, where he attended the Brigham Young university; then to Pocatello and Salt Lake City; finally scttied at Schofield 1907, where he is engaged in the mer- cantile business under the firm name of the Schofield Mer- cantiie Co.
HARRIS, NATHAN J. (son of Martin H. Harris and Louisa Sargent). Born March 29, 1864, Harrisville, Utah.
Married Emma E. Oakason June 15, 1887, Logan, Utah (daughter of Hans Oakason and Mary Swenson; former came to Utah Sept. 24, 1861, Heber Kimball company, latter Octo- ber 1861, Captain Horne company). She was born July 8, 1866. Their children: Lawrence E. b. April 30, 1888; Leo A. b. Jan. 13, 1890; Everett C. b. Dec. 25, 1891; Mabel b. March 20, 1894; Irene Louise b. Sept. 19, 1896; Wilford D. b. April 29, 1899; Ruth Eveiyn b. Oct. 28, 1901; Lueila May b. Jan. 19, 1905; Nathan J. b. Jan. 10, 1908. Family home, Harrisville.
Missionary to southern states 1901-03; Sunday school su- perintendent and member bishopric of Harrisville ward; meniber high council of Weber and Ogden stakes. District judge of Ogden; school trustee; justice of peace; member of two state legislatures; county and district attorney. Grad- uate Ann Arbor Law School 1894.
HARRIS, MARTIN D. (son of Martin H. Harris and Louisa Sargent). Born May 4, 1866, Harrisville, Utah.
Married Lillie R. Hayes Feb. 6, 1890 (daughter of Richard Hayes and Anna M. Turner; came to Utah 1869). She was born Jan. 28, 1869, in Wales. Their children: Louie Grace b. Dec. 23, 1891; Emma E. b. Feb. 24, 1893; Fern R. b. March 8, 1895; Priscilla E. b. Jan. 25, 1897; Martin H. b. March 8, 1898; Alma R. b. Aug. 1, 1901; Lillie S. b. Dec. 20, 1904; Albert D. b. March 19, 1911. Family home, Harrisville.
Senior president 60th quorum seventies; Sunday school su- perintendent 1906-08; president Y. M. M. I. A. 1900-04 at Harrisville. Justice of peace 1890-96; deputy assessor 1904-10; road supervisor 1894-96, 1913.
HARRIS, GEORGE HENRY ABBOTT (son of James Harris, born April 26, 1793, Hayle, Copperhouse, Cornwall, and Eliza Rawlings Harris, born Feb. 1, 1791, Marazion, Cornwall, Eng .- married Oct. 22, 1822). Born Dec. 7, 1830, Iifracombe, Devonshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1852, Henry Miller company.
Married Ann Burraston March 27, 1855 (daughter of Wil- liam Burraston and Sarah Johnson-married 1830, Ashton, Eng .- latter pioneer 1855). She was born March 20, 1833. Came to Utah 1854. Their children: Eliza Jane Harris b. Jan. 15, 1856, m. Hyrum Tremayne Dec. 8, 1873; George Henry Burraston b. April 10, 1857, m. Victoria Sandgreen April 3, 1884; Cyrus Richard James b. Dec. 9, 1858, m. Mary Celestia Black Dec. 4, 1885; John William Shorland b. May 5, 1860, m. Rhoda Mason Aug. 1882; Marianne Desdenory b. Juiy 25, 1861, d. Aug. 30, 1861; Annie B., d. Sept. 13, 1861. Family home Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Married Sarah Loader May 30, 1862, Pleasant Grove, Utah (daughter of James Loader and Amy Britnel; former died on plains, latter pioneer 1857, handcart company). She was born May 1, 1844, Oxfordshire, Eng. Their children: James Loader b. Fcb. 21, 1863, m. Mary Anne Morris June 10, 1887; Sarah Ellen b. April 29, 1865, m. William Ricks 1886; Amy C. b. April 29, 1865, d. Sept. 1879; Bernice Rawlings b. March 6, 1867, m. Annie Martha Fogg Dcc. 19, 1894; Darwin R. b. Nov. 23, 1868, m. Euphena Lutz April 3, 1894, m. Sarah Re- becca Bell June 9, 1897.
Married Mariah (Loader) White. Her children by previous marriage: Emma Mariah b. March 3, 1858, m. Samuel Rad- mel May 15, 1876; James Henry b. 1859, d. April 28, 1865; Alexander Roswell b. Dec. 23, 1861, m. Minerva Thomas April 18, 1891. Their children: Abner Britnei b. March 1, 1867; Carlos Vivian b. Oct. 14, 1868, m. Emma Fox 1884; Frank L. b. May 19, 1871, m. Annie E. Cutier Aug. 25, 1891, and Julia Mitcheil Sept. 8, 1902.
Member 37th quorum seventies 1851; constable 1856; high priest. Moved to Saiem 1888. Appointed commissioner of education at Salem 1889.
HARRIS, BERNICE R. (son of George Henry Abbott Harris and Sarah Loader). Born March 6, 1867, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Married Martha Ann Fogg Dec. 19, 1894, Logan, Utah (daughter of Mr. Fogg and Martha Ann Woodard; former d. March 13, 1891, latter aged 32). Their children: Bernice Leon b. Nov. 30, 1895; Martha L. b. Sept. 24, 1897; Luella b. Nov. 19, 1899; Leah b. Aug. 9, 1902; Ruth b. May 29, 1904; Agness b. Dec. 29, 1906; Vernon Fogg b. May 26, 1909. Family home Saiem, Idaho.
Moved to Rexburg, Idaho, 1884, where he quarried and did a general freighting business. In 1898 engaged in gen- eral merchandising business with his father at Salem. Ap- pointed postmaster of Saiem March 14, 1903. High priest and high councilor; superintendent of Sunday schools; presi- dent of mutual organizations; ex-executive member of the stake board of education; assistant stake superintendent Sunday schools; chosen bishop of Saiem ward Jan. 29, 1905. Instrumental in erection of $18,000 meeting house at Salem. .
HARRIS, JOHN (son of Jacob Harris and Susannah Hart- man of Michigan). Born 1808, in Pennsylvania. Came to Utah 1848.
Married Lovina Eiler Jan. 5, 1831, in Indiana (daughter of Daniel Eiier and Barbara Stutsman of Pennsylvania,
pioneers 1848). She was born Dec. 17, 1807. Their children: Daniel b. March 13, 1831, m. Lydia Harr; Lucinda b. Nov. 13. 1832, m. Abner Blackburn; Angeline b. Nov. 21, 1834, m. William Hyde; Jacob b. March 10, 1837, m. Eliza Carpenter; Susannah b. Feb. 14, 1840, m. Clark Fabin; Rebecca b. Aug. 21, 1842, m. William S. Warren; Joseph b. Nov. 28, 1844, d. chiid; Oliver b. June 13, 1847, m. Lodemia Sly; George b. May 18, 1850, m. Martha Thornton. Family home Farm- ington, Utah.
Died May 4, 1899.
HARRIS, JOHN (son of Charies Harris and Mary Sutton of Worle, Somersetshire, Eng.). Born Nov. 5, 1837, at Worle. Came to Utah Sept. 18, 1860, John Taylor company.
Married Annie Maddock Jan. 12, 1861, Salt Lake City, Counselor Carter officiating (daughter of Thomas Maddock, died in England, and Mary Taylor of Cheshire, Eng., pioneer Sept. 18, 1860). She was born Oct. 8, 1842. Their children: Emily; Harriet, m. Ephraim N. Morris; John O., died; Eliza- beth, m. Willard Smith; Jessie, m. Robert Hunt; Edward J., m. Lillian James; William H., m. Catherine Miller; Walter T. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Member 2d quorum elders. Cooked for the men in Cot- tonwood while quarrying rock for Salt Lake temple. Worked for Brigham Young in Giobe Bakery. One of first candy- makers in Utah.
HARRIS, JOSHUA (son of Isaac Harris, born 1810, Cardiff, South Wales, and Esther Bowerning, born 1807, Somerset- shire, Eng .- married 1832). He was born June 23, 1848, Glamorganshire, South Wales. Came to Utah 1853, Vincent Shurtiiff company.
Married Ann D. Whitesides May 28, 1868 (daughter of Louis and Susan Whitesides-married May 5, 1850, Council Bluffs, Iowa-pioneers Oct. 1852, John Walker company). She was born Dec. 20, 1853, Kaysville, Utah. Their children: Susan b. June 22, 1869, m. Rosel Taylor Nov. 3, 1892; Ester E. b. Aug. 30, 1871, m. Hans Monson March 1, 1888; Lavisa b. Feb. 7, 1873, d. Feb. 6, 1880; Selena b. Dec. 16, 1875, m. Alonzo Corbridge Jan. 10, 1894, d. Sept. 26, 1900; "William L. b. Dec. 1, 1877, m. Lottie Bronson Feb. 8, 1899; Joshua b. Dec. 22, 1879, d. April 24, 1895; Alvin b. March 28, 1881, m. Hayner Marler Nov. 21, 1901; Jabez M. b. June 29, 1884, m. Etta Van Luvin Dec. 17, 1902; Mary b. July 20, 1886, m. Winfred Jones Aug. 30, 1906; Ella b. April 17, 1888, m. Wil- liam Settles March 26, 1910; Myrtie b. May 28, 1891, m. Bryant Tilford Feb. 7, 1908; Laura Bell b. June 15, 1892, m. . Marl Beckstead Nov. 3, 1909; Edna b. Aug. 8, 1893. Family resided Kaysville, Utah, and Fairview and Preston, Idaho.
HARRIS, McGEE. Born in 1800. Came to Utah 1848. Married Mary Givens of Kentucky, who was born in 1802. Their children: Alexander, m. Mary Craner; William, m. Emeline Whittle Aug. 20, 1861; Ely, m. Elizabeth Gambie; Martha, m. Daniel H. Wells; Mary Ann, m. Casper Whittle; Emily, m. Alexander Bullock. Family home, Salt Lake City.
HARRIS, ROBERT (son of Robert Harris, born 1778, Ogle- cut, Gloucestershire, and Sarah Okey. born 1781, Saunter, Gloucestershire, Eng.). He was born Dec. 26, 1808, in Glou- cestershire. Came to Utah 1850, Joseph Horne company.
Married Hannah Maria Eagies in Gloucestershire, Eng. (daughter of Thomas Eagles and Ann Sparkes), who was born 1817 and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Joseph b. March 26, 1836, m. Charlotte Green March 18, 1855; Elizabeth b. April 1, 1838. m. Everett Van Orden March 12, 1857; William E. b. March 23, 1839, m. Lucinda Landon Sept. 23, 1865; Thomas E. b. Nov. 29, 1841, m. Mary Ann Payne Jan. 14, 1866; Enoch b. May 29, 1843, m. Jane Hoskins Dec. 31, 1866; Sarah Ann b. June 11, 1845, m. Robert Green Jan. 3, 1865; Robert b. Feb. 3, 1847, d. July 30, 1847; Daniei Browett b. Oct. 30, 1848, m. Elizabeth Ann Thorniey April 1876; Marria b. June 20, 1851, d. June 20, 1851; Lucy Emma b. June 17, 1852, m. John Phillips Dec. 19, 1870; Jennett b. Aug. 11, 1854, m. James Parkinson Nov. 26, 1873; Henriette b. Aug. 11, 1854, m. John Milton Bernhisel Jan. 3, 1876; Rob- ert Charles b. April 27, 1856, m. Sarah Green 1882; Julia Ann b. April 1, 1858, m. Leroy Hall Jan. 20, 1875; Mary Elien b. Sept. 26, 1860, m. Don Mccrary Feb. 8, 1879. Family resided Salt Lake City and Kaysville, Utah.
Settled in Salt Lake City 1850; moved to Kaysville 1854 and to southern Idaho 1869; returned to Kaysville 1874. President of 56th quorum seventies. Farmer and stock- raiser. Died in 1876.
HARRIS, ENOCH (son of Robert Harris and Hannah Maria Eagles). Born May 29, 1843, Nauvoo, Ill.
Married Jane A. Hoskins Dec. 31, 1866, Kaysville, Utah (daughter of Oliver C. Hoskins and Lucinda Howeli), who was born Feb. 11, 1851, Decator Co., Iowa. Their children: Laura Bell b. Sept. 30, 1867; Emma E. b. March 30, 1870, m. John F. Conley; Ranson E. b. June 30, 1872, m. Emma Elizabeth Morris Nov. 14, 1894; Robert C. b. Dec. 23, 1874, m. Sylvia Green March 30, 1897; William D. b, April 16, 1877, m. Zina E. Gibbs May 15, 1901; George F. b. Feb. 6, 1880; Wilford T. b. Feb. 24, 1882, m. Jennie Mccrary; Annie J. b. Nov. 23, 1883, m. Jonas Heaton: Eliza A. b. July 15, 1885, m. David R. Anthony Oct. 19. 1904; Pariey B. b. March 28, 1887; Mary L. b. May 15. 1888, died; Grace E. b. June 23, 1889 (died), m. Deeroy Hanks June 6, 1905; Lovina
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H. b. July 25, 1892, died; Elien R. b. Aug. 24, 1893. Family resided Kaysville and West Portage, Utah.
Missionary to northwestern states 1895; high priest; eoun- selor to Bishop Hoskins of Portage ward; bishop Portage ward; president high priests quorum of three wards in Malad stake. Biaek Hawk Indian war veteran.
HARRIS, DANIEL BROWETT (son of Robert Harris and Hannah Maria Eagles). Born . Oet. 30, 1848.
Married Elizabeth Ann Thornley April 10, 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Thornley and Martha Seed), who was born 1851, Laneaster, Eng. Their children: Robert Thornley b. Jan. 10, 1877, m. Nora Robinson; Daniel Brow- ett b. May 27, 1879, d. Aug. 15, 1879; Elizabeth Ann Thornley, d. June 24, 1879.
Married Mary Ann Parkinson Jan. 6, 1881, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Parkinson and Elizabeth King, pio- neers Captain Brown company). She was born Aug. 9, 1858, Ogden, Utah. Their children: Fred b. Sept. 3, 1881, m. Mary Eilen Thorniey Aug. 17, 1904; Thomas J. b. Feb. 19, 1883, m. Chloe Louise Layton June 23, 1909; Daniel D. b. Oet. 7, 1884, m. Jennie Caroline Anderson Dec. 12, 1906; Mary Elizabeth Ann b. Aug. 19, 1886, m. James H. Walker Feb. 21, 1912; Chloe Marriah b. July 21, 1888, m. Franklin Hawks Dec. 12, 1909; David Osear b. Dec. 12, 1890; Sarah Cecil b. June 28, 1893; Ezra Parkinson b. Juiy 20, 1895. Family home Layton, Utah.
Bishop of Layton ward 1889-1909. Worked on first Utah railroad; hauled roek for Sait Lake temple. Farmer and stockralser.
HARRIS, THOMAS (son of Thomas Harris, born 1780, and Mary Parre-married 1815). Born 1816, Caerleon, Monmouth- shire, South Wales. Came to Utah Sept. 1863, independent oxteam company.
Married Ann Williams April 1, 1844 (daughter of John and "Grandmother" Williams). She was born Dec. 31, 1819, died in 1873-came to Utah with husband. Their chil- dren: Thomas Edwin b. Dec. 31, 1844, m. Catherine Davis 1870; Micah Franeis b. Aug. 3. 1848, m. Mary Jane Bond Jan. 15, 1868; Daniel Richard b. May 5, 1853, m. Jennette Fife Mareh 17, 1882.
Settled in Summit county. Miner.
HARRIS, MICAH FRANCIS (son of Thomas Harris and Ann Williams). Born Aug. 3, 1848, Nanty Glow, South Wales. Came to Utah 1863 with parents.
Married Mary Jane Bond Jan. 15, 1868, Henefer, Utah (daughter of William Bond, who died April 29, 1910, and Mary Ann Barker-pioneers Dee. 10-16, 1856. Wliliam B. Hodgett handcart company, rescued by relief trains sent to meet them). She was born Jan. 15, 1850, Fall River, Mass. Their children: Thomas William b. Sept. 26, 1868, d. Sept. 26, 1868; Mieah b. Nov. 25, 1869, d. Nov. 25, 1869; George Richard b. Dec. 31, 1870, m. Elizabeth Deardon; Daniel Heber b. March 21, 1873, d. Oct. 12, 1874; Willard Bond b. Aug. 29, 1874; Eidora Ann b. Nov. 25, 1876, m. William George Riehins 1897; Joseph Bond b. March 22, 1879, m. Luey Ashton 1907; David Oscar b. Nov. 30, 1882, m. Rebeeea Gustavson 1905; Mary Ida b. July 9, 1885, m. Parley Croft 1909; Hyrum Bond b. Dec. 3, 1882; Myrtle Jane b. Aug. 2, 1890, m. William O. Stephens Sept. 1911. Family home Henefer, Utah.
Married Mrs. Agnes C. Peterson (daughter of Carl Samuel Peterson and Annie Anderson), who was born July 3, 1870, Orebro, Sweden. Came to Utah Nov. 1, 1886.
Ordained seventy 1876, and high priest 1889; first eoun- selor to Bishop John Paskett of Henefer ward 1889-1902, and made bishop of Henefer ward May 26, 1902; president Mutual Improvement Association; assisted in building stake taber- naele at Coaivilie; member stake high council two years. President Henefer Irrigation Company; stockraiser.
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