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JACOB, NORTON (son of Udney H. Jacob, born April 24, 1781, Sheffield, Mass., and Elizabeth Hubbard born Aug. 24. 1881, Middietown, Conn.). He was born Aug. 11, 1804, at Sheffield, Berkshire county. Mass. Came to Utah July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company, himseif captain of ten.
Married Emily Heaton Nov. 20, 1830, who came to Utah 1848. Heber C. Kimbail company. Their children: Lucian Heaton b. Feb. 22, 1836, m. Janet Clottworthy; Ira Norton b. Oct. 16, 1840, m. Julia A. Gerber and Elien Ciift; Joseph b. May 20, 1845, m. Elien H. Gerber. Family resided Sait Lake City, Payson and Midway, Utah.
Marricd Elizabeth Harris, Sait Lake City. Their children: Norton Kellog: Frank; Sidney; Lonzo.
Presiding eider Snake Creek branch 1863-64. Mechanic.
JACOB, JOSEPH (son of Norton Jacob and Emily Heaton). Born May 20. 1845, Nauvoo, Ili.
Married Elicn H. Gerber May 8, 1864, Midway. Utah (daughter of John Gerber and Anna Maria Ackeret, pio- neers 1854, Captain Van Buren company). She was born Sept. 26, 1847, Huntsville, Aia. Their children: Mary Jane b. April 24, 1865; Joseph b. Aug. 1, 1867, m. Lucy Baker April, 1898; Emma b. Sept. 14, 1869. m. John M. Parry May 7, 1895; Ann Eliza b. Dcc. 1. 1871, m. John A. Phillips March 1899; Milton b. Msy 20, 1874. m. Mary Carlson Nov. 1904; Isaac b. May 11, 1876, m. Thea Anderson Junc, 1905: Neiiie b. July 10. 1878, m. George A. Anderson Sept. 1906; Tiliie b. May 17, 1881; Eimer Acred b. Nov. 25, 1883, m. Maude M. Beeley Aug. 30, 1910: Ciarence Cecil b. June 9, 1886, m. Florence Johnson June 13. 1910; Irvin Heaton b. Aug. 24, 1889. Family resided Midway, Vermillion, Danieis, Pieas- ant Grove and Provo, Utah.
Captain in Utah militia 1863-66 at Snake Creek. Indian war veteran.
JACOBSON, OLE JOHN. Born March 17, 1824, Christiania, Norway.
Married Osaa -, In Norway. Their children: Matilda, m. Frank Hanson: Rachel, m. William Dennison; Benjamin; Jacob, m. Clara Larson; Calaman, d. aged 14-17. Family home Ephraim.
Marricd Caroline Frederickson (Christensen), Ephraim, Utah (daughter of Carl and Annie Frederickson of Sjelland, Denmark), who was born Dec. 5, 1835, and came to Utah with handcart company. Their children: Daniel John b. March 13, 1874, m. Sophia Schwalbe; David Olius b. Nov. 27, 1876, m. Juliette Stevens, m. Agnes Eilen O'Neil. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Priest. Black Hawk Indian war veteran. Farmer and tailor.
Caroline Frederickson first married Antone Christensen in midocean. Their children: Neils. m. Annetta Larson; Charles, drowned, aged 21; Sarah, m. H. P. Larsen; Mary, m. Oliver M. Larsen; Antone. m. Stena Peterson: Rosetta, m. Charles Christensen; Frank, m. Augusta Dorius. Fam- ily home Ephraim, Utah.
JACOBSON, DAVID OLIUS (son of Ole John Jacobson and Caroline Frederickson). Born Nov. 27, 1876, Ephraim, Utah. Married Juliette Stevens June 15, 1898, Ephraim, Utah (daughter of Henry Stevens and Augusta Dorlus of Can- ada and Denmark, respectively), who was born Jan. 1, 1875. Their children: David Welis b. March 12, 1901; Vernon b. April 3, 1903; Marcelia May b. May 14, 1905. Family resided Ephraim, Salt Lake City and Vernal, Utah.
Married Agnes Eilen O'Neil Aug. 14, 1907, Salt Lake City (daughter of James O'Neil and Mary Ellzabeth Alexander of Midway and Vernal, Utah; former a pioneer 1864, oxteam company). She was born Jan. 24, 1887. Thelr children: Florence Louise b. June 8, 1908; Anthony Olius b. Nov. 6, 1909: Daniel John b. Jan. 2, 1911; Audrey Ione b. July 27, 1912. Family home Vernal, Utah.
Member 97th quorum seventies; ward teacher; 1st coun- selor In Y. M. M. I. A. Farmer and stockraiser.
JACOBSON, OLE WILLIAM (son of Ole H. Jacobson and Rebecca D. Dutson). Born Oct. 5, 1880, Oak City, Utah.
Married Silvia Alice Anderson Oct. 4. 1905, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Anderson and Martha Ann Loveli, former pioneer 1854, latter 1852). She was born Fcb. 25, 1881, Oak City. Their children: Milan William b. July 24, 1906: Wiimer Thuriow b. Sept. 17, 1908. Family home Oak City, Utah.
Missionary to central states Nov. 2, 1908, to April 4, 1911. Chorister, organist, religion class teacher and ward clerk Oak City ward.
JACOBS, JOHN (son of Sven Jacobsen and Johanna John- sen of Norway). Born Dec. 7. 1825, at Byglandsfjord, Berjnisley, Norway, pioneer 1849, Ezra T. Benson com- pany.
Married Elizabeth Coleman (daughter of Prine Coleman and Sarah Thornton-former died in Norway; Istter pioneer 1850. David Evans company). She was born 1835. Came to Utah with mother. Their children: John S. b. Aug. 7. 1856. m. Sarah Jane Savage 1875; George P. b. Feb. 9, 1850, m. Cynthia Dueli Sept. 15, 1896; Hyrum b. March 9, 1858, died; Prine b. May 11, 1860, m. Elien Ashton Aug. 25, 1881; Aaron b. July 9, 1862, died; Sarah Elizabeth b. Jan. 9, 1862. m. Heber Allred Aug. 1885; Swen A. b. Jan. 16, 1865, died; Hanna Myrea b. 1867. m. William Ralph March 27, 1888; Isaac N. b. Nov. 11. 1869, died; Andrew b. Nov. 5, 1872, m. Jane Clough Dec. 30, 1903. Famlly home Lehi. Utah.
Married Harriet Austin March 23, 1867. Sait Lake City (daughter of John Austin and Emma Grace, married March
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20, 1847, Studham, Eng,, pioneers 1865, Captain Chipman company). She was born Aug. 5, 1847, at Kenwith Hot, Eng. Their children: Joseph Rawlins b. Aug. 20, 1868; Emma Ann b. Dec. 23, 1869; Franklin b. Dec. 3, 1871, m. Sarah E. Wing June 19, 1895; Harriet Elizabeth b. March 13, 1874, m. George H. Wing June 19, 1895; Julia b. Aug. 22, 1877; Lud b. Feb. 29, 1880, m. Fiorence Giichrest Feb. 25, 1903; Deii Ray b. Oct. 17, 1883; Della b. Oct. 17, 1883, m. B. D. Lott Nov. 18, 1903; Josephine b. May 13, 1885; Ciara M. b. Sept. 21, 1887; Isre Thomas b. Feb. 7, 1889.
Settied Lehi 1851, moved to Cedar City 1853 and back to Lehi in 1858. Indian war veteran. Counselor in deacons quorum 32 years.
JACOBSEN, LARS (son of Jacob Larsen and Marie Laraen of Jutland, Denmark). Born Oct. 26, 1833, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 13, 1857, Chr. Christiansen handcart company.
Married Inger Andrea Thompsen Feb. 7, 1858, Salt Lake City Utah (daughter of Thomas Andreaaen and Sarah Louisa Johansen of Denmark), who was born 1829. Their children: Lars b. March 1859, m. Sarah May Scott; Sarah b. Sept. 3, 1861, m. Harry Williams; Marie b. March 17, 1863, m. Jasper Davis; Josephine b. April 11, 1857, m. Geo. C. Scott Jr .; Brighamina b. Aprii 11, 1865. m. Mads Johnsen; Caroline b. Jan. 3, 1869, died; Johnanna b. June 24, 1871, died. Family home Lake View, Utah.
Married Marie Christensen May 3, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of Mads Christensen and Annie Christina Hale- sen of Mt. Pleasant, Utah, pioneers 1852, ox team company). She was born Feb. 5, 1855. Their children: Christian b. Feb. 9, 1871, died; Annie Christina Marie b. June 9, 1873, m. William Christian Williamson; Emily b. Dec. 14, 1875, m. Hyrum Ciark Scott; Hyrum b. Jan. 30, 1878, died; Wilford b. July 22, 1880, died; Albert b. Jan. 14, 1882, m. Stelia Col- lins; Parley Lewis b. Sept. 12, 1884, m, Myrtie Grua; John b. Feb. 14, 1890, died; Dora Elmina b. Oct. 31, 1894. Fam- lly home Lake View, Utah.
Member 70th quorum seventies; missionary to Minnesota 1883; high priest; ward teacher. Participsted in Echo Canyon trouble. Farmer; stockraiser; fisherman. Died March 12, 1912, Lake View, Utah.
JACOBSEN, LARS (son of Lars Jacobsen and Inger Thomp- son). Born March, 1859, Lake View, Utah.
Married Sarah May Scott Sept. 7, 1892, Manti, Utah (daughter George Comb Scott and Cornelia Kennedy of Lake View), who was born Msy 5, 1873. Their children: Inger May b. Msy 10, 1894; Cornelia b. Oct. 24, 1895; Frances Grace b. Aug. 11, 1899; Heneretta b. Nov. 19, 1902; Reva b. March 30, 1907; Lola b. Oct. 23, 1909. Family home Lake Vlew, Utsh.
High priest; counselor in elders quorum; ward teacher. Farmer and stockraiser.
JACOBSEN, LAURITZ (son of Severine Jacobsen and Anna Marie Abrahamsen of Alheck, Denmark). Born Feb. 2, 1844, in Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 23, 1852, C. A. Mad- son company.
Married Matilda Nielsen April 4, 1857, Salt Lake City, Utah (daughter of Andrew Nielsen and Anna Mary of Sisgalshe, Denmark). She was born May 18, 1850. Their children: Anna Matilda. m. John Watkin; Minna Marie; Lauritz, m. Elizabeth Wright; Rosetta Elinore, m. C. W. Giasier; Joseph William Hyrum, m. Elizabeth Sim; George Aibert, m. Anna Lorena Jensen; Oscar Peter; Nephi Mo- roni, m. America Wail; Wilford Alexander Benjamin; Re- becca Berdina Josephine, m. Orson W. Badger; Rhoda Eliza- beth, m. Herbert Foutz; Olive Goldie b. Sept. 9, 1890; Hazel May b. Aug. 5, 1895. Family home Plessant Grove, Utsh.
High priest. Helped bring immigrants to Utah 1853 and 1868. Veteran Black Hawk war. Farmer.
JACOBSEN, OLE II. (son of Hans Jacobsen of Kloutofte, Denmark, and Maren Hansdatter). Born Jsn. 1, 1853, at Kioutofte. Came to Utah, 1857.
Married Rebecca D. Dutsen (daughter of John Wm. Dut- sen and Elizabeth Jane Cowley; former pioneer Sept. 20, 1857-married Aug. 10, 1850, St. Louis, Mo.). She was born Jan. 28, 1855. Their children: Mary Eiien b. May 8, 1879, m. Christian C. Christensen; Ole William b. Oct. 5, 1880, m. Silvia Alice Anderson Oct. 4, 1905; Ida Jsne b. Feb. 14, 1882, m. Joshua Finlinson Oct. 3, 1907; Maggie Ann b. Aug. 14, 1883; Eddie Matthias b. Nov. 28, 1884, m. Sarah Delilah Anderson Aug. 19, 1907; Elizabeth b. Oct. 9, 1886, m. Lem Roper Dec. 4, 1907; Neliie b. Feb. 14, 1888; Irvin Elmer b. Aug. 12, 1889; Joseph Aifred b. Oct. 13, 1891; Alma Evan b. Aug. 20, 1893; Ruby Rebecca b. April 5, 1895. Family home Oak City, Millard Co., Utah.
JACOBSEN, THOMAS E. (son of Thomas Jacobsen and Anna M. Larson of Ebeltoft, Denmark, who came to Utah 1883). Born May 30, 1853.
Married Elizabeth A. Mumford Nov. 18, 1886, at Logan, Utah (daughter of Thomas Mumford and Elizabeth Moore of Salt Lake City, pioneers Sept. 24, 1862. Homer Duncan company). She was born Dec. 7, 1855, at Mili Creek, Utah. Their children: Elman T. b. Jan. 27, 1888, d. infant; Anna
E. b. July 12, 1889, m. Daniel C. Kesler; Marlus J. b. Feb. 8, 1892; Joseph M. b. June 24, 1896; Liliian M. b. Jan. 10, 1900; Wilford M. b. Jan. 29, 1909. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
JACQUES, THOMAS (son of Alexander Jacques and Mary During of Ayiesford, Nova Scotia). Born Aug. 8, 1805, Nova Scotia. Came to Utah Oct. 4, 1854, Oraon Pratt and Horace S. Eldredge company.
Married Sarah Farnsworth 1828, Aylesford, Nova Scotia (daughter of Daniei Farnsworth), who was born May 21, 1804. Their children: Mary Jane, died; Jeruaha Ann, m. John Patterson; Susan, m. George Mathew Dow Phillips; Daniel, died; George W., m. Louisa Phillips; Caroline, m. Zamira Paimer. Family home Provo, Utah.
Shoemaker. Died at Provo, Utah.
JAKEMAN, JAMES THOMAS (son of James Jakeman and Ann Field of Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng.). Born Aug. 28, 1853, at Leeds. Came to Utah September 1853, Daniel D. McArthur company.
Married Elien Lee 1888, Beaver, Utah (daughter of John P. Lee and Eliza Foscue of Beaver, pioneers 1858), who was born 1859. Their children: Howard Lee, died; Cora Ellen, m. Percy Block; James Franklin; Gladys Annetta, m. Mr. Saunders; Spencer Weiis. Family home Beaver, Utah.
Married Hulda Pauline Swanson 1900, Salt Lake City (daughter of August Swanson of Sweden), who was born July 5, 1880. Their children: James Glen b. 1901; Theodore G. b. 1905. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Counselor in deacons quorum; recorder elders quorum; Sunday school teacher. Publisher.
JAMES, ABRAHAM (son of Abraham James of Kentucky). Born 1824. Came to Utah 1867, independent company.
Marricd Elizabeth Jane Ragsdale who came to Utah with husband. Their children: Louise M. R. b. May 22, 1847, m. William Powera; William Irvin, m. Emily Haie; Augustus, m. Sarah -; Mary Jane, m. Nathan Huckleby; Jamea Marion; Margarett Elizabeth, m. Mr. Thompson; Martha Ann, died; David, m. Julia -
Eider. Died 1882, Flagstaff, Arizona.
JAMES, DAVID, JR. (son of David James). Born Nov. 5, 1833, in England. Came to Utah 1852.
Married Jane Humphreys 1851, In England, who was born Nov. 29, 1835. Their children: David W., m. Permelia Horne; Henry C., m. Clara Horne; Mary A., m. Samuel O'Bray; Jen- nette, m. Mark Spencer. Family home Salt Lake City.
Seventy; bishop in Cache county. Plumber and gas fit- ter. Died April 27, 1909, at Salt Lake City.
JAMES, DAVID W (son of David James, Jr., and Jane Humphreys). Born April 2, 1857, Draper, Utah.
Married Permelia Horne Jan. 21, 1880, Sait Lake City (daughter of Joseph Horne and M. Isabeila Haiea of Salt Lake City, pioneers October, 1847, John Taylor company). She was born Dec. 9, 1855. Their children: Minnie H. b. Oct. 12, 1880, m. L. T. Whitney; David W., Jr., b. May 27, 1883, m. Mabel Wiiis; Cornelia b. Nov. 29, 1888, m. H. L. Muliiner; Frank b. Sept. 29, 1890; Marie b. June 1, 1894; Louise b. Dec. 19, 1907.
Seventy. Plumber and gas fitter.
JAMES, JOSEPH (son of Thomas and Ann James of Pem- brokeshire, South Wales). Born in 1798 in Pembrokeshire. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1854, Job Smith company.
Married Sarah John, 1834, in Pembrokeshire (daughter of Jamea John and Alice Sayse of Pembrokeshire, married in 1789-pioneers Sept. 24, 1854, Job Smith company). She was born Aug. 10, 1801. Their children: Thomas John, m. Emma Jones; Joseph. died. Family home 10th ward, Salt Lake City. Farmer and stockraiser. Died Dec. 19, 1877.
JAMES, THOMAS JOHN (son of Joseph James and Sarah John). Born Oct. 31, 1835, in Pembrokeahire. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1854, Job Smith company.
Married Emma Jones Feb. 28, 1858, Salt Lake endowment house, Brigham. Young officiating (daughter of Edward Jonea of Manchester, Eng., pioneer 1852). She was born Aug. 29, 1841. Only child: Thomas Edward b. Dec. 7, 1858. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Married Elizabeth Newton Nov. 18, 1854, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Newton and Elizabeth Blackburn of Manchester, Eng.), who was born Dec. 12, 1844. Their chil- dren: Thomas Alma b. Aug. 12, 1865, m. Maggie Syme; Jamea Ammon b. Dec. 5, 1857, m. Olive Judd; Joseph Irwin b. Jan. 28, 1870, m. Martha Swaner; Elizabeth Amelia b. April 19, 1872, m. Amos Csrdwell; Lilly Maria b. July 11, 1875, m. Edward Harris; Sarah Alice b. Dec. 22, 1877, m. Brigham Vincent: Hyrum Ernest b. Aug. 31, 1880, Ada b. July 28, 1882, and Adam Samuel b. Dec. 28, 1883, all died. Family home, Salt Lake.
Married Mary E. Taylor Aug. 31, 1887, Logan, Utah (daughter of Edward Tayior and Sarah Turner; first couple married in 10th ward, Salt Lake City-pioneers 1852). She was born in 1854. Only child: Eva May b. Sept. 5, 1894.
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Elder and high priest, 10th ward, Salt Lake City. Worked on Sait Lake temple 16 months and public works for the church about three years; head carpenter and wagon maker for Brigham Young.
JAMES, JOSEPH. Born Feb. 26, 1830, at Haise, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1854, David Jones company.
Married Sarah Holyoak Oct. 3, 1854 (daughter of George Holyoak and Sarah Green; former pioneer Sept. 30, 1854, Darwin Richardson company, latter died on plains en route). She was born Aug. 4, 1835, and came to Utah with father. Their children: Joseph H. b. Oct. 22, 1855, m. Elizabeth Bloomfield; William F. b. April 30, 1857, m. Julia E. Whitehead; George R. b. May 4, 1859; Edward B. b. Dec. 11, 1860; Charles W. b. Sept. 9, 1862, m. Eveline Backer March 18, 1887; Sarah H. b. Sept. 20, 1864, m. Francis Rushton Dec. 6, 1883; Mary E. b. June 17, 1866, m. Eleazer Jones Oct. 7, 1887; Abinidi b. March 28, 1869, m. Edith Bowers April 29, 1891; Frederick b. Feb. 22, 1873; Heber b. Dec. 24, 1874; Hyrum R. b. Feb. 23, 1878; Harriot b. Jan. 14, 1881.
JAMES, WILLIAM F. (son of Joseph James and Sarah Holyoak). Born April 30, 1857, at Ogden, Utah.
Married Julia E. Whitchead Sept. 5, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of George Whitehead and Julla Morris), who was born Feb. 19, 1860, Somersetshire, Eng. Their children: William H. b. June 14, 1878; Juila R. b. Oct. 6, 1879; George M. b. March 4, 1882; Clara b. Nov. 8, 1888; Lillian b. June 30, 1890; Evaline b. Feb, 14, 1892; Florence b. Nov. 8, 1894; Pearl b. Nov. 8, 1896; Myrtie b. Nov. 8, 1898; Alfred b. Jan. 22, 1902; Laura b. Oct. 22, 1903. Family home, Ogden.
President and manager of James Coal & Ice company and the Pioneer Plate ice plant.
JAMES, REES D. (son of Howell James, born April 3, 1816, at Brecknockshire, and Mary Jones, born April 13, 1817, at Carmarthenshire, South Wales). Born Dec. 31, 1842, at Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Came to Utah Sept. 5, 1866, Captain White company.
Married Jane Hopla Feb. 3, 1873 (daughter of John Hopla and Cathrine Edwards, pioneers Captain Stephenson com- pany; married in 1845 at Pembrokeshire). She was born Nov. 12, 1848. Their children: Harriet E. b. Dec. 14, 1873, m. Robert Starling; Mary Ellen b. Nov. 20, 1875, m. Nieis Peter Larsen; David H. b. Jan. 22, 1877, m. Mary Ann Sorenson; Howeil b. July 19, 1883; Rees William b. Oct. 3, 1886; Jane b. Dec. 6, 1888, m. William Roundy.
Choir and band leader. Constable. President East Bench Water, Creamery and Canning company; director Spanish Fork Co-op.
JAMES, SYLVESTER (son of Sherman James and Jane E. Manning of Salt Lake City, pioneers in September, 1847, Captain Eldredge company). Born March 1, 1835. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Mary Perkins Jan. 31, 1865, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Franklin and Esther Perkins, pioneers 1848, A. Perkins company). She was born April 6, 1840, in Grundy county, Mo. Their children: William H. b. Oct. 28, 1866; Esther J. b. Feb. 14, 1869, m. Henry Leggroan; Nellie b. April 28, 1870, d. aged 16; Sylvester b. Feb. 12, 1874. and Albert S. b. Jan. 31, 1876, d. infants; Nettie b. July 29, 1877, m. Louis Leg- groan; Manissa b. May 8, 1881, and Mary b. June 14, 1885, d. infants. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Farmer.
JAMES, WILLIAM (son of Lee James of Eckington, Worces- tershire, Eng.). Born in 1809 in Worcestershire. Frozen to death in 1856 at last crossing of Sweetwater river, Wyo., on way to Utah.
Married Jane Haines 1836, Pinvin, Eng., who was born Jan. 1, 1815, Bristol Hampton, Worcestershire. and came to Utah Nov. 10, 1856, James G. Willie handcart company. Their children: Sarah b. Aug. 13, 1837, m. Aaron Johnson; Emma b. June 3, 1840, m. Lorenzo Johnson; Reuben b. June 15, 1842. m. Sarah B. Allen; Mary Ann b. Dec. 16, 1844, m. Jabez Dangerfield; Martha b. June 8, 1846, m. Benjamin Richmond; George b. June 16, 1849, m. Matilda Saunsasee, m. Mary Elizabeth Wordsworth; John b. July 12, 1852, m. Elizabeth Warner, m. Jenett Mckinley; Janes b. Aug. 16, 1855. d. on ocean; William Maud b. May, 1862 (latter a son of Mathew Maud and Jane Haines by a later marriage). Family home Provo, Utah.
JAMES, REUBEN (son of William James and Jane Haines). Born June 15, 1842, Pinvin, Eng. Came to Utah in 1856 with mother.
Married Sarah B. Allen Feb. 20, 1878, St. George, Utah (daughter of William Allen, who died on plains). She was born Feb. 24, 1835, and came to Utah in 1852.
High priest; pioneer to St. George. Badly frozen on the plains. Farmer.
JAMES, GEORGE (son of William James and Jane Haines). Born June 16, 1849, Pinvin, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 10, 1856, with mother.
Married Matilda Sausasee in April, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of Louis Saunsasee and Rebecca Fawcett of Provo, Utah; pioneers 1850). She was born in 1852. Their children: Estella b. March 26, -, m. Warren Fenn; Albert, m. Elizabeth Snyder; Louis, m. Annie Davis; Susie and Emma, died.
Married Mary Elizabeth Wordsworth Sept. 23, 1883, Spring- ville, Utah (daughter of William Wordsworth and Nancy Ann Vance of Lehi, Utah; pioneers July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company). She was born Feb. 9, 1854. Their chil- dren: Glenn Lee b. Jan. 2, 1887; Annie Elizabeth b. Sept. 20, 1889, m. Earl Clark; Willis b. Feb. 14, 1892, m. Lorena Carison; Leo b. Aug. 8, 1894; Clarence b. Nov. 26, 1897; Minnie b. Feb. 7, 1899. Family home Pleasant View, Utah.
Eider. Pioneer of Pleasant View in 1872. Teamster; farmer and horticulturist.
JAMESON, CHARLES. Born in Scotland; came to Utah 1847, contingent Mormon Battalion company.
Married Mary Shadrick, who died while crossing plains. Their children: Julia Ann, m. Jehu Blackburn; Mary Ann, m. James Hirors; Alexander; Lucinda, m. Hyrum Woolsey; Susann, m. Jehu Blackburn; Margarett, David and Agesee, died; Hyrum, m. Rhoda Foy; Charlotte, m. Mr. Hubbs.
Wounded at Hauns Mill massacre in Missouri and died at Minersville, Utah.
JANES, JACOB (son of Joseph Janes and Elizabeth Cavil of Abertillery, Monmouthshire, Eng.). Born Feb. 18, 1844, Carston, Somersetshire, Eng. Came to Utah 1866, William Henry Chipman company.
Married Mary Ann Harrison Jan. 11, 1869, Salt Lake En- dowment House (daughter of . Ralph Harrison and Mary Jane Edmonds-pioneers 1866, Joseph S. Rawlins company), who was born July 2, 1847. Came to Utah with her parents. Their children: Allice Elizabeth, m. Frank W. Owen; Mary Eliza, m. Alma L. Sargent; Jacob Ralph, m. Margaret Lav- rina Jacobsen; Emily Louisa, m. William O. Dearley; Edith Frances, m. Zachariah W. Israelsen; Susan Annie; Ruth Ellen; Caroline Sarah, m. George F. Eilsworth; Joseph Cavil, d. child; Clara Ann, m. Sargent A. Rice; Royal Benjamin; Viola, d. child. Family home Hyrum, Utah.
Member 27th quorum seventies; president branch of Coal- ville ward, Grass Creek, Summit stake. Worked on Salt Lake tabernacle 1866. Engineer of mines at Grass Creek. Worked on telegraph line from The Muddy to Green River, 1866, and on railroad in Echo Canyon.
JANNEY, THOMAS A. (son of James Janney and Maggie Gillespie of Virginia). Born July 26, 1816, in Virginia. Came to Utah in 1857.
Married Mary Anna Whittaker Aug. 14, 1858, Salt Lake City (daughter of Isaac Whittaker and Sarah Hemison of Salt Lake City, pioneers Oct. 14, 1850, Wilford Woodruff company). She was born July 2, 1840. Their children: E. M., m. Maggie Player; William H., m. Lou K. Gibson; Frank G., m. Flower B. Player; George W. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Bookkeeper and accountant. Died Dec. 15, 1881.
JANNEY, E. M. (son of Thomas A. Janney and Mary Anna Whittaker). Born June 21, 1860, Salt Lake City.
Married Maggie Player June 21, 1887, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Player and Nancy Hamer of Salt Lake City). She was born in November, 1861. Their children: Maggie b. June 11, 1888, m. William M. McDonald; E. b. Aug. 2, 1893; Vivian b. July 23, 1897. Family home, Salt Lake City. City marshal; turnkey at state pentitentiary; detective police force Salt Lake City.
JANSEN, JOHN A. (son of Johnsen Jansen of Norway). Born Sept. 19, 1792, in Norway. Came to Utah In September, 1863, with the Dorius company.
Married Andrea Petersen in Norway (daughter of Amon Petersen and Andrea Munsen, of Norway), who was born March 3, 1829. Their children: Matilda, m. John G. Jorgen- sen; Josephine, m. N. L. Christensen; Joseph Y., m. Margaret Andersen; Maria, died; Amanda, m. Andrew C. Neisen; Julia, died; Amelia, m. Fred Christensen; Hannah, m. Hiram Brim- hall; Anna, died. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Member seventies; missionary to Norway. Sea captain; farmer. Died June 6, 1872.
JARDINE, JAMES (son of Richard Jardine and Sarah Wil- son of East Kilibride, Lanark, Scotland). Born May 6, 1819, East Kilibride. Came to Utah Sept. 16, 1859, Edward Stevenson company.
Married Isabella White July 17, 1840, East Killbride, Scotland (daughter of John White and Isabella Scott of East Killbride), who was born June 14, 1822. Their chil- dren: 1sabel b. July 1, 1841, m. William Simpson; Sarah b. June 1, 1843, d. July 29, 1851; Janie b. March 9, 1845, d. July 19, 1846; Elizabeth b. Jan. 25, 1847, m. Charles Shum- way: Richard F. b. Dec. 30, 1848, m. Luna Elsworth; Janie b. July 21, 1851, d. Nov. 29, 1853; James b. Sept. 10, 1854, d. Aug. 18, 1855; Mary b. June 22, 1856, m. Jacob Gibson; Isadora b. April 21, 1858, m. Hyrum Thompson; Margaret b. March 21, 1860, m. Thomas Moore; John b. March 19, 1863, d. Sept. 5, 1864; William H. b. Feb. 11, 1865, m. Geor- gina L. Morrison. Family home Taylor ward, Utah.
Farmer. Died Aug. 7, 1891, West Weber, Utah.
JARDINE, WILLIAM H. (son of James Jardine and Isabella White). Born Feb. 11, 1865, Wellsville, Utah.
Married Georgina L. Morrisen Feb. 11, 1885, Logan, Utah (daughter of Jens Morrisen and Dorothy Larsen of Den- mark), who was born Aug. 26, 1864. Their children: Minnie I. b. Aug. 23, 1886; James E. b. Dec. 16. 1888, m. Ida R. Bar-
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ton; Dorothy E. b. March 14, 1891; Margaret A. b. Sept. 21, 1894; Mary H. b. Dec. 20, 1896; Florence b. July 21, 1900; William H. b. Aug. 11, 1906. Family home West Weber, Utah.
Member 54th quorum seventies; missionary to Central states 1897-99; high priest; bishop's counselor; bishop Tay- lor ward. Farmer.
JARDINE, JOIIN (son of Richard Jardine of Minnagaff, Scotland, born 1792, and Sarah Wilson of Townhiii, Scot- land, born Aug. 2, 1786). Born Oct. 31, 1830, at Middiequar- ter, Scotland. Came to Utah Sept. 17, 1859, Edward Steven- son company.
Married Agnes Beveridge Aug. 15, 1851, Parkhead, Scot- 'and (daughter of John Beveridge and Mary Burns of Park- head), who was born May 29, 1829. Came to Utah with husband. Their children: Sarah b. Dec. 7, 1854, m. Charles Shumway Sept. 1874; John B. b. Nov. 24, 1856, m. Marinda Homer Jan. 1, 1880; Richard H. b. Sept. 10, 1858, m. Emily Homer Sept. 17, 1879; James B. b. Dec. 6, 1860, m. Annie S. Heggie Sept. 17, 1884; Agnes B. b. March 23, 1863, m. Charles Shumway Sept. 17, 1879; Mary B. b. April 1, 1865, m. Alma Jenson; William B. b. Dec. 17, 1867, m. Mary E. Fife. Fam- ily home Wellsville, Utah.
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