Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies, Part 132

Author: Esshom, Frank Ellwood, b. 1865
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah pioneers book publishing company
Number of Pages: 1336


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HONE, GEORGE (son of George Hone of Warmington, Eng.). Born March 10, 1810, at Warmington. Came to Utah May 30, 1866, Daniel Thomson company.


Married Mary Boss (daughter of William Hoseman and Mary Boss), who was born Aug. 7, 1813-pioneer 1866, Daniel Thomson company. Their children: Sarah A., m. William Chitham; David b. Juiy 3, 1837; Sarab Adams; George b. Jan. 24, 1840, m. Jane Miils; Emma, m. George Evans; Caleb, m. Alice Tayior; Mary Jane b. Sept. 18, 1847, m. Thomas Herbert; Joshua b. May 30, 1851, m. Susan Losser: Henry b. April 16, 1856, m. Rebecca Mijis. Family resided Provo and Benjamin, Utah.


HONE, HENRY (son of George Hone and Mary Boss). Born April 30, 1856, Fonsil, near Coventry, Eng.


Married Rebecca Mills (daughter of Thomas Milis and Ann Clegg; former came to Utah in 1874, Capt. Birch com- pany, the latter died In England). She was born Juiy 3, 1856, Bedford, Lancaster, Eng. Their children: Henrietta b. Sept. 3, 1876, m. George William June 29, 1898; Charley H. b. June 28, 1878, m. Alena Ludlow; Mabel Fiorence b. Oct. 10, 1880, m. Jessie Ludiow; Edward b. Dec. 23, 1882; Edith b. May 16, 1885; Lucy b. June 2, 1887; Arthur b. June 9, 1889, m. Ida Tietjen Jan. 1, 1909; Pearl b. Jan. 15, 1892; Norman F. b. Dec. 11, 1894; Wilford W. b. March 1, 1897; Arlyin b. May 10, 1903. Family home Benjamin, Utah.


Judge of election in Benjamin.


HOOTON, JOSEPH RAYNER (son of Peter Hooton and Catherine Beswick, born 1827, Boiton, Eng. Came to Utah 1858, Smith and Amies company). Born May 21, 1851, Phija . delphia, Pa. Came to Utah with parents.


Married Mary Jane Parkingson Oct. 11, 1875 (daughter of Thomas Parkinson and Mary A. M. Bryant; former came to Utah with Captain Limans company). She waa born Oct. 15, 1855, San Bernardino, Cai. Family home Beaver, Utah.


Married Lucy A. Jensen May 17, 1882, St. George, Utah (daughter of Jens L. Jensen and Ingra Pearaon, who were married in Sait Lake City). She was born in 1865, at Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Their children: Joseph R. b. April 4, 1883, m. Eimora Nielson Dec. 13, 1909; Epbraim Levan b. May 24, 1888, m. Ednia Bates June 19, 1911; James Earl b. Oct. 29, 1895; Walter Ambrose b. Aug. 16, 1898.


Sunday school superintendent 1893-1907. Postmaster 12 years; precinct justice of the peace 10 years; road supervisor In Sevier county for 25 years. Lumberman.


HOOVER, JOHN WHITMER (son of Abraham Hoover and Mary E. Adair of Bridgeport, Pa.). Born Nov. 13, 1834. Came to Utah 1851, Captain Horner company.


Married Mary Elizabeth Coursa Dec. 23, 1855, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Coursa and Mary Moore; former died near Nauvoo, Ili.). She was born Sept. 30, 1839, came to Utah Sept., 1849, Howard Egan company. Their chii- dren: John Whitmer, m. Margret Naomi Park; Mary, m. James Snyder; Agnes, m. Louis Meacham; Wliliam, m. Sarah Cook; Upton James, m. Barbara Loveiess: Joseph, Diantha, both died; Fiorence, m. George Swan; Webster, m. Ruby Holdaway; Elsie; Frank, m. Eugene Noyse; Mertice, m. John Russell. Family home Provo, Utah.


Miller. Died May 29, 1902, at Provo, Utah.


HOOVER, JOHN WHITMER (son of John Whitmer Hoover and Mary Elizabeth Coursa). Born Dec. 2, 1857, at Spring- ville, Utah.


Married Margret Naomi Park Jan. 8, 1880, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Park and Louisa Smith of Provo, Utah, pioneers Oct. 1847, Edward Hunter company). She was born May 13, 1858. Their children: John Whitmer III b. Oct. 25, 1880, m. Emma Brown; Aibert Andrew b. Nov. 22, 1883, m. Hazel Emily Carter; Margaret Fioss b. Nov. 17, 1886, m. Don R. Davis; William Raiph b. July 5, 1890; Joseph Roy b. July 5, 1890, died; Ferris Webster b. June 26, 1892; Gien Park b. Aug. 29, 1895; Jean Arvili b. May 8, 1898; Reed Park b. Dec. 22, 1900; Mary Louisa b. Aug. 12, 1905. Family home Provo, Utah.


Elder. City councilman of Provo. Milier.


HORMAN, CHARLES (son of Charles Horman, born 1800, and Mary Gailichan, born about 1802, on Isle of Jersey). He was born March 3, 1825, lale of Jersey. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1868, John Giileapie company.


Married Margaret De La Haye, widow of William Poweli (daughter of Francis De La Haye and Nancy Le Marchant, the jatter a pioneer of Sept. 15, 1868, John Giilesple com- pany). She was born Feb. 16, 1828, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Charles D. b, June 18, 1854;


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Francis D. b. Oct. 6, 1855, m. Thecla Lindholm Nov. 17, 1886; Mary D. b. Juiy 18, 1859, m. Arnald Cooner; Edmund D. b. Dec. 25, 1860, m. Martha Smith; George D. b. July 31, 1863, m. Fioranda Vowies; Ann D. b. Oct. 3, 1866, m. Ed, Green; William D. b. May 26, 1870, died; Thomas D. b. Nov. 7, 1871, m. Sarah Ann Vowles May 11, 1891.


Dentist; shoemaker; farmer.


HORMAN, FRANCIS D. (son of Charles Horman and Marga- ret De La Haye). Born Oct. 6, 1855, Iona, Idaho.


Married Thecla Lindholm Nov. 17, 1886, Logan, Utah (daughter of Carl Eric and Johanna Lindholm), who was born Jan. 29, 1868, Tooele City, Utah. Their children: Fran- cis L. b. Nov. 19, 1887; Ciara L. b. March 31, 1889, m. Joseph C. Moss Dec. 18. 1907; Albert L. b. Aug. 26, 1891; Lulu L. b. Feb. 25. 1893; Maud L. b. Nov. 1. 1895; Ross L. b. April 18, 1898: Charies L. b. April 13, 1900: Johanna L. b. May 6. 1901; Martha L. b. Nov. 19, 1903; Phyllis L. b. May 8, 1906; Merrill L. b. June 10, 1908; Leroy L. b. March 12, 1912.


Manager of Iona Coal & Lumber Yard, Iona, Idaho. Jus- tice of the peacc of Iona precinct.


HORNE, JOSEPHI (son of Joseph Horne and Maria Maidens of London, Eng. Settied near Toronto, Canada, 1818). He was born Jan. 17, 1812, London. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1847, captain of fifty in Edward Hunter company.


Married Mary Isabella Haies May 9, 1836 (daughter of Stephen Hales of England), who was born Nov. 20, 1818, Rainham, Eng., and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Mary Ann b. Jan. 22, 1837, and Robert (twin of Mary Ann) both died infants; Henry James b. July 24, 1838, m. Mary Ann Crismon July 24, 1860; William Joseph b. 1840, d. infant; Joseph Smith b. May 14, 1842, m. Lydia Ann Weiler Nov. 7. 1868; Richard Stephen b. July 9, 1844, m. Lizzie Price 1868; Elizabeth Ann b. June 3, 1846, m. Edward M. Webb; Leonora Taylor b. Jan. 16, 1849, m. George B. Spencer; Julia Maria b. Aug. 12, 1851, m. William S. Burton; Mary Isabelia b. Nov. 9, 1853, died; John Parley (twin of Mary Isaheila), m. Sophronia Spencer: Permelia Eliza b. Dec. 9, 1855, m. David W. James; Cornelia Harriet (twin of Permelia Eliza), m. James L. Clayton; Martha Jane b. Oct. 15, 1857, m. Joseph S. Tingey; Ciara Ella b. April 5, 1861, m. Henry C. James. Family resided Farr West, Mo., Nauvoo, Ill. and Salt Lake City.


Married Mary Shepard Nov. 30, 1855, Salt Lake City. Their children: Annie Elizabeth b. Jan. 1, 1857, d. infant; William Joseph b. Jan. 1, 1859, m. Loriila Little; Edward b. July 25, 1862, d. infant; George Henry b. Nov. 5, 1864, m. Alice Merrili; Emma Eliza b. Nov. 9, 1866, d. Infant; Thomas Richard b. July 5, 1868, m. Etta Murphy; Fred Andrew b. Dec. 29, 1870, d. Infant; Albert Shepard b. Nov. 25, 1872, m. Alice Saunders; Margaret Nettie b. June 12, 1875, m. Alexander Pyper; Lillian Mary b. May 12, 1880, m. Mr. Wooliey.


Was In the troubles in Missouri and Nauvoo, Ill. Left Nauvoo February, 1846, captain of 50 crossing the plains. Aided in exploring San Pete, Sevier, Piute and Iron coun- ties: built the first log cabin in Parowan. School trustee. bishop's counselor: Sunday school superintendent; high priest: high counselor patriarch. Justice of peace; city councilman and city watermaster. Captain of Immigrant trains in 1862 and 1863. Superintended labor on temple biock 1854-58. Spring of 1858, went in charge of a com- pany of men to make cotton farms on Rio Virgen River. ยท Died April 27, 1897.


HORNE, JOSEPH SMITH (son of Joseph Horne and Mary Isabella Hales). Born May 14, 1842, Nauvoo, Ill.


Married Lydia Ann Weiler Nov. 7, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jacob Weiler and Annie Maria Malin), who was born Sept. 20, 1844, Nauvoo, Ill. Their children: Annie Maria b. Oct. 13, 1869, m. Marquis L. Bean Nov. 12, 1890; Joseph Leo b. Sept. 10, 1871, m. Flora D. Bean; Lydia Isa- beila b. Aug. 22, 1875, m. Thomas Yates; Jacob Weiler b. Aug. 15, 1878, d. Feb. 13, 1895. Family resided Gunnison and Richfield, Utah.


Settied at Salt Lake City 1847; moved to Gunnison 1868, to Richfieid 1878. Ordained a teacher 1858; elder 1860; seventy 1864; high priest and bishop August, 1878; missionary to Switzerland 1865-68 and again in 1876, where he presided over the Swiss and German mission; was called to take charge of Gunnison ward 1868, and presided there eight years; bishop Richfield second ward 1878, 15 years; Sunday school superintendent; stake tithing clerk; counselor to William H. Seegmiller, president of Sevier stake, 1894, for 16 years; patriarch. County superintendent of schools; city councilman; mayor. First to establish undertaking business in Sevier county.


HORROCKS, EDWARD (son of John Horrocks and Alice Hulme of Bolton, Lancashire, Eng.). Born 1806 at Bolton. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1857, Jesse B. Martin company.


Married Alice Houghton (daughter of Samuel Houghton, born Jan. 13, 1779. Ashton, Eng., and Betty Eaton, born Aug. 2, 1780, died July 5, 1850, in England). She was born 1803 at Ashton, and died 1856 at Macclesfield, Eng. Their children: Elizabeth b. Aug. 5, 1826, m. Aaron Jackson and Mr. Kingsford; Martha b. Nov. 9, 1828, m. Joseph Harrop; John b. Feb. 1831, and Sarah, died; Samuel b. July 7, 1834, m. Catherine Sarah Buckingham: Mary b. Sept. 11, 1836, m. Nathaniel Leavitt April 4, 1857: Alice b. March 3, 1841, m. Charies Wood; Edward b. May 4, 1843, died; Annie b. May 4, 1845; Aaron b. Dec. 3, 1872, m. Theresa Carter


March 27, 1890; Mabel b. May 25, 1876, m. E. S. Rolapp Oct. 19, 1894: Richard James b. Aug. 11, 1880, m. Gertrude Tackett April 22, 1908. Family home Ogden, Utah.


Located at Ogden, where he engaged in the mercantile business, establishing the firm now known as Horrocks Bros.


HORROCKS, EDWARD G. (son of John Horrocks and Mary Gregory of Macclesfield, Chestershire county, Eng.). Born 1842 In England. Came to Utah 1856.


Married Ida M. Johnson June 1873 at Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Johnson and Mary Peterson of Sweden. Came to Utah 1870). She was born Aug. 15, 1856. Their children: Ida, and Augusta, died; Mary, m. William A. Lewis; Minnie, m. Harvey P. Randali; Effie, m, Charles R. McGreger. Family home, Ogden, Utah.


Elder. Died May 14, 1886,


HORROCKS, SAMUEL (son of Edward Horrocks and Alice Houghton). Born July 7, 1834, Macciesfield, Cheshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 24, 1854, William A. Empey company.


Married Catherine Sarah Buckingham Jan. 23, 1853, Pres- bury, Eng. (daughter of William Henry Buckingham and Jane Ann Abbott), who was born Nov. 19, 1834, London, Eng., and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Samuel b. Oct. 10, 1854, d. March 18, 1855; Elizabeth Ann b. Jan, 9, 1856, m. Joseph Baxter Feb. 9, 1874; Jane b. March 28, 1858, m. James E. Davis Aug. 16, 1876: Catherine b. March 22, 1860, d. April 10, 1860; William Henry b. Aug. 22, 1861, d. Oct. 4, 1861; Mary b. July 2, 1862, d. same day; Martha b. June 13, 1863, m. H. H. Roiapp Dec. 9, 1885; Ailce b. Feb. 25, 1866, d. same day: Edward J. b. Feb. 14, 1867, m. Adaline Dana Aug. 15, 1888; Maria b. April 24, 1870, d. Sept. 7, 1870; Joseph Aaron b. Dec. 3, 1872, m. Theressa Carter March 27, 1890; Mabel b. May 25, 1876, m. E. S. Rolapp Oct. 19, 1894; Richard James b. Aug. 11, 1880, m. Gertrude Tackett April 22, 1908.


Located at Odgen where he engaged in the mercantile business, establishing the firm now known as' Horrocks Bros.


HORSLEY, HARRY (son of John Horsley and Susan Clem- ents of Soham, Cambridgeshire, Eng.). Born Oct. 24, 1857, in London. Came to Utah Sept. 13, 1861.


Married Lois Hook Sept. 2, 1865 (daughter of Richard Hook and Alice Saunders, pioneers 1860, handcart company). She was born Sept. 6, 1848, and came to Utah with parents. Their children: Lois M. b. July 7, 1866; Henry D. b. Jan. 9, 1868; Harriet E. b. Aug. 29, 1869, m. Eugene Lambourne 1893: Louis W. b. Nov. 11, 1871; Alice R. b. April 27, 1873, m. Edward Rushten 1900; Liiles P. b. Oct. 24, 1874, m. Ste- phen Reed; Ciements H. b. Aug. 10, 1876, m. Florence Ander- son 1904; Joseph H. b. April 11. 1878; Susan M. b. Aug. 22, 1879, m. Joseph Van Steeter; Permelia M. b. June 6, 1881; Annie M. b. May 24, 1883, m. Richard Fletcher 1903: Ger- trude b. Sept. 10. 1885; Eugene Ray b. Jan. 6, 1890; Ralph b. Dec. 28, 1892. Family home, Salt Lake City.


Married Margaret L. Foreman July 16. 1907, Salt Lake City (daughter of Joseph Foreman and Margaret Jane Mousley, married 1845 at Centerville, Newcastie county, Del., ploneers of Sept. 1857, Captain Hoffines oxteam company). She was born July 14, 1857, at Prairie Creek, Neb., and came to Utah with parents.


Went to St. George 1867 to help settle country. Mission- ary to Engiand 1900. Worked at Salt Lake theatre 16 years; motorman and conductor for Utah Light Company since Oct. 11, 1889.


HORSLEY, HERBERT (son of Thomas Horsley, born May 5, 1816, at Alcester, Eng., and Ann Maiden, born June 6, 1818, at Birmingham, Eng.). He was born Sept. 6, 1845, Alcester. Came to Utah Nov. 1862, Henry W. Milier company.


Married Sarah Edghill Jan. 1864 (daughter of Thomas and Harriott Edghill. the latter a pioneer in 1863, John W. Wooley company). She was born July 23, 1845. Their chil- dren: Thomas H. b. Feb. 22, 1865, m. Louisa Lau: James M. b. Feb. 6, 1866, m. Matilda Jensen; Harriett b. Sept. 22, 1867, m. John Montrose; Elizabeth b. Feb. 19, 1869, m. Hugh Dor- rien; Sarah Ann b. June 12, 1870, m. D. H. Rowley; Sodine b. March 13, 1872, m. Jessie Moore; Laura b. Sept. 17, 1873, m. W. G. Carr: George b. Jan. 18. 1875: Willard b. Oct. 9. 1876; Harry b. June 30, 1878. m. Ella Jensen; Sophia b. Jan. 24, 1880, m. J. J. Hayes: Alice b. July 9, 1882. m. Brig. Skinner,


Married Lucy Smith Skinner Jan. 1, 1899, at Soda Springs, Idaho (daughter of William Smith and Mary Mole, the for- mer a pioneer with Captain Seeley company). She was born Aug. 18, 1857, at Bristol, Eng. Their child: Mabel Lucy b. March 20, 1901.


Seventy; missionary to Great Britain 1896-97, and also in 1905. Justice of the peace and notary public.


HORSLEY, JOIIN P. (son of Robert Horsley and Mary Ann Pickett of Rochester, Eng.). Born Feb. 15, 1844, coming to Utah with the first oxteam company.


Married Frances Jane Mills March 3, 1864, at St. George and iater Endowment Housc. Salt Lake City, Utah (daugh- ter of Thomas Miiis, who lived at Bogner, Sussex county, Eng., until they came to Utah about 1860). She was born July 1, 1845. Their children: Eliza Ann b. Feb. 24, 1865, m.


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Henry G. Mills; Mary Ann b. July 1, 1867, m. John Joseph Rhodes; Lottie, d. child; John P. b. July 26, m. Hannah Jen- son; Rosetta b. Oct. 21, m. Thomas H. Jones; Caroline, died; Agnes L. b. Sept. 12, m. James Bearnsen; Robert Thomas, died; Frances Jane b. Feb. 5, 1883, m. Walker Sheiienber- ger; Samuel Ensign, died; Jemima, m. David Harris. Family home Ferron, Utah.


Eider; home missionary. Called by Brigham Young three times to haul supplies for the people. Mason; farmer and stockralser. Now living at Preston, White Pine county, Nev.


HORTON, EDMUND. Came to Utah 1860, oxteam company. Married Marla - Their children: John; Harriet; Ann, m. Charles Machaw; Esther, m. John Morehouse; Jane, m. George Edward Bench, Sr .; Ellza, m. Willlam Henry Ste- vens; Elijah, m. Christie Frazier. Family home Wanship, Utah.


Farmer and stockraiser. Died at Wanship, Utah.


HOUGAARD, RASMUS H. Came to Utah, 1848. Oxteam company.


Married Mary Magdallne, in Denmark. Their children: Peter, m. Mary Steffisen; Kirstine; Johanna Maria, m. Wii- liam B. Richey; John H., m. Petrea Petersen; Mary, m. Jens Madsen; Louis H., m. JeredIne Hougaard; Annie, m. Robert Johnson. Family home Manti, Utah.


Member 48th quorum seventies. Farmer. Died at Manti. Utah.


HOUSLEY, GEORGE F. (son of Charles Housley and Harriet Cook of Sutton Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, Eng.). Born 1836 at Sutton Ashfield. Came to Utah 1856, Martin and Tyler handcart company.


Married Myra Jacobinson at Salt Lake City, who was born 1844, and came to Utah with independent company. Thelr children: Harriet b. Nov. 28, 1860, m. Robert Wilson; Char- lotte b. April 1, 1863, m. John C. Jackson; George J. b. March 29, 1865, m. Ida Obrey; Lewis b. Nov. 28, 1866, m. Mona Singleton; Benjamin b. March 28, 1871, m. Paulina Allen; Julia b. March 1, 1873, m. James Farley; Elizabeth b. Sept. 16, 1875, m. George Crapo; Nellie b. Feb. 16, 1876, m. Andrew Hanson; Emma b. Aug. 15, 1878, m. Dennis Mc- Nulty; Carrie b. Sept. 24, 1883, m. James Squires.


Married Mary Ann Buckley 1896, Logan, Utah (daughter of Edmund Buckley and Alice Grun, married 1859, Man- chester, Eng .; former a ploneer, Joseph W. Young com- pany). She was born 1860 In Manchester, Eng. Thelr chil- dren: George Jezu; Florence; Vilate.


Brought to Utah the paper that the first Deseret News was printed on. Made two return trips to bring immigrants to Utah. Indian scout and war veteran. Miller.


HOUSTON, ISAAC (son of Samuel Houston and Phoebe Mayo). Born Oct. 15, 1799, in New Hampshire. Came to Utah 1850.


Married Theodocia Keys July 19, 1827, who was born Sept. 27, 1804. Their children: Jane Mariah, m. Mr. Alexander; Loulsa and Silson C., died; Emiline, m. James W. Preston; Minderell, m. Washburn Chipman; Alma, died; Isaac. Family home Alpine, Utah.


Died Aug. 23, 1856, at Alpine.


HOUSTON, JAMES (son of John Houston and Mary Demster of Paisley, Scotland). Born June 1, 1817. Came to Utah 1848.


Married Margaret Crawford August 1845 (daughter of James Crawford and Elizabeth Brown, former a pioneer Lorenzo Snow company). She was born March 1, 1825, and came to Utah with husband. Thelr children: Elizabeth b. June 1, 1846, m. Albert Delong; John b. April 13, 1848; James b. Feb. 6, 1850, m. Rebecca Lucy Cooper Nov. 18, 1875; m. Sarah Ann LeFevre April 22, 1881; Joseph b. Dec. 21, 1851, m. Elizabeth Clark Dec. 28, 1874; Thomas b. Sept. 6, 1853, m. Christena R. Sehow May 2, 1880; Margaret b. Dec. 1, 1885, m. R. G. Clark Dec. 28, 1874; Mary Demster b. June, 1858; m. Ira W. Thatch; Hyrum b. Scpt. 9, 1860; Brigham b. Aug. 7, 1863. Family home, Salt Lake City until Oct. 1861; then St. George until April 1873, and Pan- gultch since.


Counselor to bishop first ward Salt Lake City. Died Jan. 3, 1863, St. George, Utah.


HOUSTON, JAMES (son of James Houston and Margaret Crawford). Born Feb. 6, 1850, Salt Lake City.


Marrled Rebecca Lucy Cooper Nov. 18, 1875, Washington, Utah (daughter of Wm. D. Cooper and Lydia Rochester), who was born Jan. 10, 1855, In Georgia. Thelr children: John Cooper b. Aug. 24, 1876, m. Addie Asay; James Wil- liam b. July 22, 1878.


Married Sarah Ann LeFevre April 22, 1881 (daughter of William LeFevre and Hannah Holyoak; former pioneer Sept. 17, 1852, Captaln Wood's 6th company; latter Oct. 2, 1854; Dr. Rich company). She was born Sept. 20, 1860. Thelr chil- dren: Alonzo b. May 25, 1882; Lorin b. Nov. 14, 1887; W11- liam Wallace b. Nov. 17, 1889; Lucy Edna b. March 18, 1892; James Marion b. Dec. 18, 1893; Ozro b. July 4, 1896; Hannay Aza b. Aug. 27, 1898; David Crawford b. April 13, 1901. Family home Panguitch, Utah.


High councilor In Panguitch stake 1878; missionary to Arizona, New Mexico, and Colorado 1880; missionary t Centrai States 1884-1885; counselor to Bishop Ailen Miller, and to president David Cameron of Panguitch stake 1900-08; became president Panguitch stake Aug. 1, 1908. County selectman Iron and Garfleid countles; commissioner Gar- field county.


HOUTZ, CHRISTIAN (son of Christian Houtz). Born July 16, 1805, near Philadelphia, Pa. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1848, Lorenzo Snow company.


Married Susan Pawling at Philadelphia, Pa., who was born June 19, 1811. Their children: John S., m. Elieanor Palmer; Elieanor, m. Lorenzo Snow; Henry, m. - Ensign; Philip, m. Sarah J. Haii; Watson, m. Sophia Bohny; Levina, died; Heber, killed by Indians; Lorenzo, died. Family home Salt Lake City.


High priest. Farmer. Died 1852, Salt Lake City.


HOUTZ, J. S. (son of Christian Houtz and Susan Pawling). Born 1833, in Pennsylvania. Came to Utah with father.


HOUTZ, PHILIP (son of Christian Houtz and Susan Paw- ling). Born Sept. 13, 1838, Harrison county, Pa. Came to Utah with parents.


Married Sarah Jane Hall May 1, 1856, Springviile, Utah (daughter of Edward Hail and Nancy Elieanor Ballinger of Jamestown, Ky., pioneers Sept. 2, 1850, David Evans company). She was born Oct. 12, 1846. Their children: Philip E. b. Sept. 23, 1865, m. Eiva J. Clyde; Christian W. b. April 1, 1867, m. Esther Waters; Sarah Rozlna b. June 11, 1869, m. Aifred Whitehead; John T. b. March 16, 1871, died; Nancy E. b. March 16, 1871, died; Lettie May b. Dec. 23, 1872, m. John T. Beardall; Susan Inzie b. March 18, 1875, m. George Russon; Mary Catherine b. July 18, 1877, m. Zulnce King; Heber Hali b. Oct. 28, 1879; Esther b. March 12, 1881, died; Pearl b. April 16, 1884, m. James Coombs; James Eivan b. Oct. 13, 1887, m. May Metcalf. Family home Springviiie, Utah.


Member 51st quorum seventies; high priest. Farmer. HOUTZ, PHILIP EDWARD (son of Philip Houtz and Sarah Jane Hall). Born Sept. 23, 1865, Springville. Utah.


Married Eiva Jane Clyde Aug. 28, 1889, at Manti, Utah (daughter of William M. Clyde and Eliza McDonald of Springville). She was born April 11, 1868. Their children: Vida b. July 10, 1891, m. G. Deil Wood; Ciyde Ervine b. Feb. 16, 1893, died; Verian b. Jan. 11, 1896, died; Glenden E. b. Sept. 5, 1897; Karl G. b. Feb. 25, 1902; Ray C. b. Jan. 21, 1907. Family home, Springville.


Member 51st quorum seventies. County recorder; city recorder. Accountant.


HOUTZ, DANIEL D. (son of Jacob Houtz and Bridget Daly). Born March 11, 1859, at Sait Lake City.


Marrled Edna Lyman June 23, 1886, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Francis M. Lyman and Rhoda Ann Taylor of San Bernardino, Cal.). She was born Sept. 8, 1866. Their chil- dren: Martell b. March 25, 1887; Zuia b. June 28, 1888, m. Joseph W. Bishop; Rhoda b. July 29, 1890; Elwood b. May 24, 1892; Edith b. April 12, 1894; Virginia b. Juiy 23, 1901; Maxime b. March 6, 1903. Family home, Salt Lake City. Seventy. Prosecuting attorney Tooele county; district at- torney of 3d district two terms. Lawyer.


HOVEY, JOSEPH GRAFTON (son of Thomas Hovey, born Aug. 8, 1766, at Roxbury, Mass., and E'izabeth Sever born Jan. 31, 1770, at Brighton, Mass). Born Nov. 17, 1812, at Middlesex county, Mass. Came to Utah Sept. 26, 1848, Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball companies.


Married Martha Ann Webster (daughter of Joslah and Hannah Webster), who was born in 1816. Their children: Elizabeth W. b. May 11, 1835; Martha J. b. May 11, 1835; Grafton W. b. Jan. 11, 1838; Joseph G. b. June 8, 1839, m. Mary Ann Hulse, 1865; Thomas J. b. Dec. 17, 1842; George W. b. June 14, 1844; Hannah A. b. July 17, 1845.


Married Sarah Baley Dec. 23, 1847, at Winter Quarters, Iowa, who was born at Loweli, Mass. Their child: Sarah E. b. Oct. 18, 1850, m. Luis Ovlatt.


Married Sarah L. Goodridge Nov. 28, 1850 (daughter of Benjamin Goodridge and Penelope Gardner, pioneers of 1850, . Wiiford Woodruff company). She was born In 1832. Came to Utah with her parents in 1850. Their chlid: John G. b. Sept. 26, 1851.


Married Lusannah E. Goodridgo Jan. 14, 1852, Sait Lake City (daughter of Benjamin Goodridge and Penelope Gard- ner, pioneers 1850, Wiiiford Woodruff company). She was born March 24, 1834, at Luxenberg, Mass. Their children: Penelope L. b. April 29, 1853, m. Samuei Clark; James A. b. June 13, 1855, m. Esther M. Pitkin 1879; Olive A. b. Aug. 24, 1857; William Neve; Mary L. b. July 18, 1859, m. Charies J. Lambert; Martha C. b. Sept. 10, 1861, m. Richard Lam- bert; Esther A. b. Feb. 22, 1863; George B. b. May 16, 1866; Grafton F. b. Sept. 7, 1869.


Missionary to southern Utah in the early fifties; coun- selor to Bishop Raieigh of the 19th ward, Sait Lake City, several years; arrived In Cache valley April 25, 1860, where he served as blshop of Miilviile, Cache county, Utah. Stone cutter on Salt Lake tempie.


HOVEY, JAMES A. (son of Joseph Grafton Hovey and Lu- sannah E. Goodridge). Born June 13, 1855. Salt Lake City. Married Esther M. Pitkin April 10, 1879, at Sait Lake City (daughter of George O. Pitkin and Mariah L. Wood,


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pioneera 1848, Heber C. Kimball company). She was born Aug. 28, 1861, Millviiie, Utah. Their children: Marla L. b. Sept 24, 1880, m. Guy H. Hill Jr. Nov. 16, 1904; James Archie b. July 25, 1882, m. Josephine Cox June, 1907; George Orin b. Oct. 25, 1883; Rex b. Oct. 22, 1888; Angus Ray b. April 5, 1885, m. Hazel Garr Dec. 20, 1907; Meriin R. b. Sept. 21, 1886, m. Lauretta Johnson, 1907; Sidney G. b. March 29, 1891; Izene b. Oct. 10, 1892; Leslie Wilford b. Nov. 6, 1889.


Served as ward clerk from 1902 to 1912. School trustee . 15 years; on town board two years; justice of the peace from 1906 to present time.


HJORTH, PETER H. (son of Niels Peter Hjorth and Dor- thea Larson). Born Jan. 23, 1843, Copenhagen, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1861.




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