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PIONEERS AND PROMINENT MEN OF UTAH
burg; Olivia, m. Heber Nielson; Alma C., m. Mamie Tucker; m. Vina Rockhill; Zenobia, m. Alma Jenson. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Seventy. Leader in city affairs of Ephraim; councilman two years; postmaster seven years. Black Hawk Indian war veteran, and had a horse shot from under him in this war. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah. Director of co-op. at Ephraim. Strong believer in free speech and re- iigious freedom. He erected a large hail and fitted it up, giving any and all denominations, without cost, the privilege of using it for many years. In 1891 took a trip to Europe, and visited his old home in Denmark; while on this trip he did a great deal of good for the people of Utah. Farmer; stockraiser and capitalist.
LARSEN, ALMA CLARENCE (son of Christen A. Larsen and Mary Ann Jensen). Born July 10, 1877, Ephraim, Utah. Married Mary E. Tucker April 19, 1899, at Ephraim, Utah (daughter of Amasa Tucker of Fairview, Utah). She was born May, 1879, died. Only child: Cecil Alma b. 1899. Married Vina Garland Rockhiil Aug. 2, 1903, at Nephi, Utah (daughter of John Rockhill and Cynthia Amelia Thurber of Spanish Fork, Utah, pioneers 1854). She was born June 20, 1877.
Hotel-keeper.
LARSEN, CHRISTIAN GRICE (son of Lars Johansen and Anna Margaret Sorensen). Born Dec. 17, 1828, Veile amt, Denmark. Came to Utah September, 1867.
Married Maria Caroline Sorensen April 1, 1857, at Copen- hagen, Denmark (daughter of Peter and Mariaret Soren- sen of Bornholm, Denmark, pioneers Sept. 1857). She was born Oct. 27, 1838. Their children: Annie M., m. Ras- mus Jenstesen; Christian Grice, m. Emma Jane Seely; Han- nah Margaret; Samuel Henry, m. Sarah Seely; Joseph Smith, m. Jeanetta Peacock and Carrie Olsen; Orson Albert, m. Ella Christensen; Franklin Peter, m. Ella Burresen; George Washington, died; Erastus Snow, m. Emma E. Petersen; Lueiia Minerva, m. William Petersen; Edna El- nora, m. Ray Olson. Family home Castie Dale, Utah.
Presided over Scandinavian mission 1873-76; president Emery stake; bishop of Spring City. Mayor of Spring City. Moved to Castie Dale 1880.
LARSEN, SAMUEL HENRY (son of Christian Grice Larsen and Maria Caroline Sorensen). Born Dec. 8, 1865, Spring City, Utah.
Married Sarah Seely Oct. 24, 1890, Manti, Utah (daugh- ter of Orange Seely and Annie Olsen of Castle Dale, Utah, pioneers 1847). She was born Feb. 7, 1872. Their chil- dren: Horace Henry b. April 9, 1891; Gien Seely b. Feb. 26, 1894; Lyman Grice b. May 5, 1896; Thelma b. July 1, 1911.
Member 91st quorum seventies; missionary to northern states 1907-09; counselor Peter J. Akelund 1910-12; presi- dent Y. M. M. I. A .; ordained high priest and bishop of Castie Daie ward Aug. 10, 1912; teacher in ward and Sunday school. School trustee seven years. Farmer.
LARSEN, CHRISTIAN J. (son of Lars Johansen and Anna Margreta Sorensen). Born May 21, 1831, at Griesviele, Denmark. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1854, himself as captain in Hans Peter Oisen company.
Married Barbara J. Dortha Olsen Oct. 30, 1853, Copen- hagen, Denmark (daughter of Jens Olsen and Maria Berg), who was born April 24, 1833, Aalborg, Denmark. Their children: John Christian b. Jan. 13, 1865, m. Susannah Titen- sor Feb. 7, 1877; Maria b. April 11, 1867, m. Willard S. Hansen 1876; Brigham Louis b. Jan. 2, 1869, m. Anna Oisen June 8, 1892; Jacob Peter b. Oct. 26, 1860, m. Sophia Titensor Dec. 14, 1887; Julia Christina b. Oct. 16, 1862, d. April 27, 1864; Joseph Abraham b. Dec. 16, 1864, d. Dec. 8, 1873; Erastus Snow b. Jan. 14, 1867, m. Ruth Comish June 28, 1892; Anna Margreta b. July 30, 1870, d. July 30, 1870; Hyrum Christopher b. May 28, 1872, m. Carlin Comish June 28, 1893; Barbara Dorthea b. Oct. 17, 1875, m. Miiton D. Hammond March 12, 1902. Family resided at Spring City, Logan and Cove, Utah, and Preston, Fairview and Rexburg, Idaho.
Marrled Ingeborg Ellefsen (daughter of Elef Ellefsen and Bertha Danielsen, former pioneer 1856, Knud Petersen company). She was born Oct. 30, 1821, Risor, Norway. Their children: Elias Saverin b. June 2, 1869, m. Clarinda Hannah Goasiind June 4, 1884; Mary b. Feb. 9, 1861, m. Daniel Ciark Feb. 20, 1885; Anna Margreta b. Dec. 9, 1863, d. Dec. 9, 1863; Anna Louisa b. Dec. 9, 1863, m. Martin Hansen. ,
Married Inger Margreta Petersen Dec. 9, 1863, Salt Lake City (daughter of Alf Petersen and Osster Christensen, former pioneer 1863, Captain Needham company). She was born July 7, 1838, at Risor, Norway. Their children: Ellef Ellefsen b. Jan. 14, 1869, died (adopted); Almartin Ellefsen h. Aug. 1, 1861, died (adopted); Magdalene b. Sept. 9, 1864, d. Aug. 4, 1866; David Elief b. July 1, 1866, m. Mary Alice Smith Sept. 9, 1886; Almartin b. Dec. 25, 1868, m. Elien Comish Oct. 16, 1893; Joseph Franklin b. Oct. 4, 1874, d. Nov. 15, 1900; Alexander Willard b. Jan. 28, 1877, m. Anna Jamesen Dec. 8, 1897.
Missionary in Denmark 1860-53; second counselor to
Bishop Thomas Kinkton; first counselor to Bishop Bal- lard of Logan; bishop of Logan; high councilor 1872-77; patriarch. Veteran of Echo Canyon and Black Hawk In- dian wars. Farmer,
LARSEN, JOHN C. (son of Christian J. Larsen and Bar- bara J. Dortha Olsen). Born Jan. 13, 1866, West Weber, Utah.
Married Susannah Titensor Feb. 7, 1877, Logan, Utalı (daughter of Thomas Titensor and Sarah Robbins of Rich- mond, Utah, pioneers 1861). She was born Jan. 7, 1866. Their children: John C. b. Nov. 22, 1877, m. Hattie Comish; Oliver T. b. June 4, 1880, d. Sept. 27, 1881; Ida Larsen b. June 6, 1882, m. David Nash; Louis W. b. Oct. 27, 1884, m. Ada Hendricks; Joseph R. b. May 22, 1887, m. Char- lotte Andersen; Hazen b. April 25, 1891, d. July 4, 1900; Hazel b. April 25, 1891, m. Louis Ricks. Family resided Logan and Coveville, Utah.
Married Mary Ellen Titensor Nov. 24, 1881, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Titensor and Sarah Robbins of Richmond, Utah, pioneers 1861). She was born Jan. 13, 1859. Their children: Alice b. July 22, 1882, d. July 22, 1882; David b. June 23, 1883; Almeda b. Nov. 20, 1885, m. Aima Hendricks; Irene E. b. July 27, 1888, m. Thomas Rose; Inez S. b. July 27, 1888; Barbara Lavern b. Jan. 29, 1895; Edna Maria b. Nov. 16, 1897; Mary Teresa b. Dec. 8, 1900. Family home Coveville, Utah.
Married Emma Jane Howiand April 27, 1887, Logan, Utah (daughter of Henry Howland and Martha Diana Case of Flaggtown, Ogie county, Ill., former died on the plains, latter pioneer 1852, Thomas Tidwell company). She was born Jan. 14, 1849. Oniy child: Newel H. b. Jan. 30, 1888. m. Louise Larsen. Family home Coveville, Utah.
Bishop of Coveviile 1882 to date. Road supervisor. Presi- dent Cove Water Works Corporation. Farmer.
LARSEN, EMIL W. (son of Even Larsen Laerum and Fred- rike Wilhelmine Ohlsen). Born Feb. 28, 1859, Moss, Norway.
Married Anna Larsen May 10, 1902, Salt Lake City (daughter of C. A. Larsen and Mary Ann Jensen of Ephraim, pioneers Oct. 6, 1864, Captain Olsen company). She was born July 12, 1866.
Cashier of Stockville Bank in Nebraska. Bookkeeper for T. C. Martin Furniture Company, Pocatelio, Idaho.
LARSEN, ERICK (son of Lars Ericksen and Dorothy Jor- gensen of Sjelland, Denmark). Born June 20, 1845, at Seirslev, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1866, Captain Rawlings company.
Married Annie Elizabeth Ericksen April 4, 1868, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Jorgen Ericksen and Sidse Peter- sen of Tjornmard, Sjeliand, Denmark, pioneers Sept. 29, 1866, Peter Nebeker company). She was born July 22, 1846. Their children: Emma Elizabeth b. May 21, 1869, m. Jeremiah Roby; Nancy Dorothy b. March 16, 1872; Alma E. b. Oct. 19, 1874, m. Harrietta Eden; Lars Peter b. May 11, 1877, m. Nora Oveson; Joseph Jorgen b. Aug. 3, 1879, m. Geneva Oveson; Eisina Sophia b. Dec. 20, 1884, m. James T. Johnson; Junius Benjamin b. May 3, 1889. Family home Cleveland, Utah.
High priest; bishop's counselor at St. Johns, Ariz., 1887- 92, and at Cieveiand, Utah, 1897-1910; patriarch; member high council of eastern Arizona stake. Assisted in settiing St. Johns, Ariz. Farmer.
LARSEN, JOSEPH JORGEN (son of Eric Larsen and Annie Elizabeth Erickson). Born Aug. 3, 1879, Spanish Fork, Utah.
Married Geneva Oveson Oct. 28, 1908, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Lars P. Oveson and Louisa Otterstrom of Larslev, Hjorring, Denmark, pioneers Oct. 12, 1863). She was born June 6, 1886. Their children: Joseph Lavon b. March 28, 1910; Alma Verdell b. May 24, 1912. Family home Cleveland, Utah.
Missionary to eastern states 1905-07; president New Eng- land conference; ordained bishop of Cleveland ward Aug. 7, 1910. Farmer.
LARSEN, HANS PETER (son of Lars Rasmussen, born 1803, at Falster, Denmark, and Christina Petersen, born 1800, in Denmark). Born Sept. 24, 1836. Came to Utah Sept. 7, 1856, Noah T. Guyman company.
Married Eleanor Andersen Shelton Dec. 6, 1875 (daugh- ter of Richard John Shelton and Mary Wann, pioneers Sept. 12, 1861, who were married May 16, 1863, at Philadel- phia, Pa.). She was born Jan. 4, 1859. Their children: Christiane b. Jan. 9, 1877, d. Jan. 26, 1877; Peter b. March 5, 1878, m. Hannah Acomb June 29, 1904; Mary b. Dec. 23, 1880, m. William Patrick Feb. 4, 1907; Joseph b. Sept. 20, 1882, d. June 18, 1883; Ellenor b. June 27, 1884, m. John Worley June 29, 1904; Annie Marie b. Feb. 9, 1886. m. Alfred Curtis March 28, 1909; Isabeil b. Dec. 1, 1887, d. Aug. 30, 1888; Elizabeth b. Oct. 28, 1889; Lucy b. Oct. 10, 1891; Jennie b. Dec. 6, 1893; Maggic b. Fcb. 11, 1896; Wilford b. Dec. 6, 1897.
Presiding high priest 16 years. Settled in Big Cotton- wood 1856; moved to Mendon, Cache county, 1869. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah in 1862. Served two terms in Mendon city council.
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LARSEN, HANS S. (son of Lars Larsen and SIdre Chris- tina Nielsen of Odden, Sjeliand, Denmark). Born April 13, 1858, at Eyderly, Odden, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1868, Edward T. Mumford mule team.
Married Lucy Sephrona Janson Dec. 29, 1881, at Salt Lake City, Utah (daughter of Anthony A. Janson and Anna Christena Maria Paliisen of Brigham City, Utah, pioneers July 9, 1858). She was born Sept. 27, 1862, died March 16, 1885. Their children: Hans Ethelbert Larsen b. Oct. 17, 1882, m. Sophrona Johnson; Ruby Sophrona b. Sept. 25, 1884. Family home Brigham City, Utah.
Married Sophia Pertreia Sorensen Oct. 28, 1886, at Logan City, Utah (daughter of Lars Sorensen and Christena Petersen of Brigham City, Utah, who came to Utah 1871 by rail. She was born Jan. 14, 1869. Their children: Lucy C. b. Aug. 5, 1890; Milton N. b. April 17, 1892; Leland L. b. Nov. 10, 1893; Leora M. b. Jan 20, 1896; Tracy H. b. April 4, 1898; Alta b. July 10, 1900; Frank S. b. Dec. 9, 1903; Sopreal b. April 24, 1908. Family home Brigham City, Utah.
County commissioner 1911-12; clty councilman, 1896-1900 and 1910-11; state senator 1900-05. Frult grower and farmer.
LARSEN, HENRICK (son of Lars Jensen of Smeserop, Denmark, and Annie Hansen of Rumlesse, Denmark). Born June 20, 1833, at Rumlesse, Fordenkbough, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1864, W. B. Preston company.
Married Mary Hansen (daughter of Lars Hansen; came with W. B. Preston company). She was born May 29, 1831. Their children: Henry b. May 17, 1872, at Logan City, Utah, m. Mary E. Jensen Nov. 3, 1893; Hannah b. Nov. 12, 1859, m. Peter L. Larsen; Mary b. Oct. 27, 1865, m. Peter Nielsen Dec. 25, 1880; Emma b. July 16, 1869, m. Ole Hansen Oct. 15, 1893.
LARSEN, HENRY (son of Henrick Larsen and Mary Han- sen). Born May 17, 1872.
Marricd Mary Elizabeth Jensen Oct. 3, 1892, at Logan, Utah (daughter of Niels Jensen and Annic Elizabeth Niel- sen, the former a ploneer). She was born Feb. 16, 1867, at Mendon, Utah.
Bishop of Cleveland ward.
LARSEN, JACOB. Born Feb. 6, 1841, Delret, Mols, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1862, Captain Massen Independent company.
Married Anna Catherine Nelsen 1869, at Sale Lake City (daughter of Simon Nelsen of Lumby Mark, Odense, Den- mark-came to Utah 1868). She was born Dec. 8, 1841, dicd May 4, 1899, Paradise, Utah. Their children: Jacob N .; Caroline S .; Martha J. N .; Eliza S. N .; Joseph S. N. Family home, Paradise.
Married Eva Larsen.
Missionary to Denmark 1893-95; member bishopric of Paradise ward. Member school board 15 years. Director of Paradise Co-op.
LARSEN, JACOB N. (son of Jacob Larsen and Anna C. Nelsen). Born March 11, 1871, at Paradise, Utah.
Married Ella Bickmore May 20, 1895, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Isaac D. Bickmore and Ellen Oidham). Their chil- dren: Vincent b. April 20, 1896; Nelsen b. March 1902; Thelma b. Feb. 26, 1906; Paul b. March 22, 1909; Ellen b. Nov. 22, 1911. Family home Preston, Idaho.
Missionary to northern states 1898-01; 1st counselor in bishopric of 4th ward, Preston, Idaho. County clerk, Cache county 1902-06; justice of peacc, at Paradise 1893-95; mem- ber city council of Preston, Idaho 1909-11; mayor of Preston 1911-15. Cashier of Idaho State & Savings bank, Preston 1906-09; director Lundetrom Furniture & Carpet Co., Logan, Utah; vice-president First National bank of Preston, Idaho.
LARSEN, JAMES R, (son of J. P. and Kisty Larsen). Born Dec. 29, 1863, Ephralm, Utah.
Married Anna Larsen Dec. 2, 1885, Ephraim, Utah (daugh- ter of Christen A. Larsen and Mary Ann Jensen of Ephralm, pioneers Oct. 5, 1854, Captain Olsen company). She was born July 12, 1866. Only child: Urania M. b. Sept. 3, 1886, m. Harry G. Shafer. Family home Ephraim.
Seventy; high priest. Farmer and stockralser. Died April 5, 1888, Ephraim.
LARSEN, LAURITZ (son of Lars Johansen and Anna Mar- greta Sorensen). Born Jan. 25, 1834, at Velle, Denmark. Came to Utah 1857.
Married Marie Thompson 1857, who died Dcc. 28, 1887. Their children: Marle Catherine, m. Louls Olsen Feb. 19, 1880; Ellza M., m. James Crawforth.
Married Louise R. Jaspersen Jan. 15, 1864, Salt Lake City (daughter of Rasmus Jaspersen and Kirstina Olsen), who was born Sept. 25, 1838, at Nyborg, Denmark; died Oct. 28, 1892. Their children: Laura M. b. 1865, d. 1866; Lauritz Orsen b. Feb. 7, 1867, m. Deseret M. Anderson June 13. 1894; Emeline M. b. Aug. 18, 1871, m. John S. Blaln 1900; Mary L. b. April 16, 1873, m. Charles Zabriskle Dec., 1893; Albert E. b. Sept. 2, 1875, m. Lizzie Behunin. Family home Spring City, Utah.
Married Minnie Jensen. Thelr children: Leona b. 1894, d. 1898; Lauretta b. 1896.
Missionary to Denmark 1867-70; 2nd counselor to Bishop James A. Allred of Spring City ward 14 years. Settled In Ogden 1857, moved to Spring City 1860. Member of constitu- tional convention 1895; mayor of Spring City two terms; justice of the peace four terms. Farmer. Died, Spring City, Utah 1896.
LARSEN, LAURITZ ORSEN (son of Lauritz Larsen and Louise R. Jaspersen). Born Feb. 7, 1867, Spring City Utah.
Married Deseret M. Anderson June 13, 1894, Mantl, Utah (daughter of James Anderson and Matilda Cheney), who was born May 13, 1871, Fairview, Utah. Their children: Ruby Gladys b. Nov. 27, 1895, d. April 14, 1896; Sylvia Firl b. June 1, 1898; Liona Louise b. Dec. 25, 1900; Dora Fay and Flora May b. Sept. 15, 1909.
Missionary southwestern states 1897-1900; choir leader ten years; president of 80th quorum of seventles; ward superintendent Y. M. M. I. A .; bishop of Spring City; member of board of Snow academy; blshop 1905-11. City councilman four years; mayor two years. Merchant.
LARSEN, LAURITZ EDWARD (son of Lars Emanuelsen and Berthar Maria Olsen of Fredrikshald, Smaalenene, Nor- way). Born Dec. 6, 1832, at Fredrikshald. Came to Utah with William B. Preston company.
Marrled Carolina Larsen Sept. 15, 1864 (daughter of Lars Larsen and Annie Christensen of Haegeland, Norway). She was born Feb. 21, 1835; came to Utah April 5, 1864, William B. Preston company. Their children: Carolina Marla b. May 20, 1865, m. George Petersen April 3, 1890; Edward Lauritz b. Dec. 6, 1865, m. Christina Andersen Feb. 13, 1907; Ludvig Joseph b. Jan. 22, 1870, m. Sarah S. Valentine Dec. 31, 1889; Orson Alfred b. Oct, 30, 1871, m. Nancy Rock Dec. 6, 1894; Alma Benjamin b. Oct. 18, 1875, m. Lydia Hales Dec. 1, 1904; Matilde Eliza b. Oct. 16, 1877, m. Henry Frank Hulze April 1907; Charles Wilford b. Dec. 15, 1879, m. Maria Jacobsen April 12, 1906; Anna Bolette b. Oct. 29, 1872, d. infant. Family resided Hyrum, Cache Co., Utah, and Salem, Fremont Co., Idaho.
Missionary to Scandinavla 1856-64 and 1897-99; high priest; teacher.
LARSEN, ALMA B. (son of Laritz Edward Larsen and Carolina Larsen). Born Oct. 18, 1875, at Hyrum, Cache Co., Utah.
Married Lydla Hales Dec. 1, 1894, at Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Stephen and Alice Jane Hales of Bountiful, Utah; the former came to Utah, but the latter did not). She was born Sept. 30, 1882. Their children: Gerald Leeland b. Feb. 3, 1906; Alice Melva b. March 15, 1910; Alma Melvin b. March 15, 1910; Gladys Lydia b. Aug. 14, 1911. Family home, Salem, Freemont Co., Idaho.
High councilman of the Freemont stake; missionary to Scandinavia 1907-09. Farmer. Presided over Christiania conference 13 months
LARSEN, PETER (son of Lars Larsen and Elizabeth Hart- wick of Lobeher, Sjelland, Denmark). Born Oct. 14, 1843. Came to Utah October, 1868, Joseph S. Rawlings company.
Married Ellen Johnson May 9, 1870, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Jons and Annle Nelsen of Marthasholm, Sweden). She was born Jan, 30, 1844, came to Utah 1868, Captain Lowland company. Their children: Annie Eliza- beth, m. Olander Pearson and Peter W. Nelson; Peter, died; Ellen Charlotte, m. James Peterson; Margarett Mag- dalene, m. John Peterson; Chestey, died. Family home Lehl, Utah.
Married Mathea Fredericksen Dec. 9, 1880, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Christian Fredericksen and Maria Olsen of Lueten, Hademarken, Denmark, who came to Utah by rallroad). She was born Feb. 28, 1858. Thelr children: Frederick Peter b. Jan. 2, 1882, dled; Marle Christina b. March 27, 1883, m. John H. Parker; Henry Christian b. April 12, 1885, died; Edward Joseph b. Jan. 19, 1887, m. Clara Woodhouse; David b. Aug. 30, 1889, died; Leslie Franklin b. Feb. 19, 1892; Ernest Wilburn b. Jan. 15, 1893; Eivira Heliena b. Jan. 12, 1894; Oscar b. March 7, 1895, died; Ole Moronl b. June 11, 1897. Family home Lehi, Utah.
Teacher in 14th ward, Salt Lake City, and 4th ward, Lehi. Helped build rallway to Promontory, Utah; had charge of material for construction Utah Southern R. R. United States grand juryman. Farmer and butcher.
LARSEN, SOREN (son of Lars Johansen and Anna Mar- greta Sorensen). Born March 28, 1821, at Copenhagen, Denmark. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1854.
Married Maria Hansen of Denmark, who was born May 3, 1831. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1854, died April 23, 1907. Their children: Hans Ephralm, m. Bell Davidson; Soren, m. Meta; Marenius, m. Anna Mena Mickelson; Danlel, m. Sarah Jane Farmer; Josephine, m. Christian Christiansen; Mary Ann, died; Otto, m. Hannah Ellis; David, died; Peter Christlan b. March 23, 1874, m. Nellle Acord. Family home Spring City, Utah.
Married Christena Nielsen of Denmark. Their chil- dren: Marla, m. Fred C. Sorensen; Niels; Hyrum, m. Ann Ellis; Joseph, died; Fredrick, m. Maud Alfred; Ida Marinda, m. Vincent Bellington.
Elder. Settled at Ephraim, moved to Spring City. Min- uteman. Carpenter and farmer. Died August, 1892.
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LARSEN, PETER CHRISTIAN (son of Soren Larsen and Maria Hansen). Born March 23, 1874, Spring City, Utah.
Married Nellie Acord April 19, 1899, at Manti, Utah, wbo was born July 7, 1879, at Spring City. Their children: Leslie Acord b. May 9, 1900; Henry Clarence b. Feb. 18, 1902; Hue Ernest b. July 7, 1907; David Arthur b. March 19, 1909, d. April 11, 1909.
High priest; ward teacher: assistant superintendent Sun- day school; counselor to Bishop David McMillan of Ciear Creek ward, Settled at Clear Creek 1904.
LARSON, CARL HIENNING (son of Lars Olson and Anna B. Swenson of Snotorp, Sweden). Born Dec. 25, 1839, Halm- stad, Haliand, Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 5, 1863, John F. Sanders company.
Married Elizabeth Swenson Sept. 7, 1863, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Swenson and Johannah Gilbert of Halmstad, Sweden). She was born Feb. 8, 1840. Their child: Amelia C., m. C. J. A. Lindquist. Family home Ogden. Utah.
Eider. Contractor and builder. Died March 11, 1877.
LARSON, CHRISTEAN S. Born May 9, 1802, in Denmark. Came to Utah Aug. 29, 1859, James S. Brown company.
Married Johanna Marie Christianson Feb. 19, 1836, Al- borg, Denmark (daughter of Christian Christianson), who was born Jan. 21, 1813. Their children: Christian Peter, m. Mary Larson; Inger Marie, m. Peter Ahlstrom; James P., m, Kisty Larson; Lars C., m. Hansena Peterson; Maren Margretta, m. Louis Larson. Family home Ephraim, Utah. Blacksmith and farmer. Died October, 1884, Ephraim, Utah.
LARSON, LARS C. (son of Christean S. Larson and Johanna Marie Christianson). Born Dec. 4, 1844, Alborg, Denmark. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Hansena Peterson Dec. 22. 1865, Circleville, Utab (daughter of Jens Peterson and Metta Christena Olsen of Hals, Denmark, former died en route to Utah, latter came in 1854). She was born Nov. 19, 1846. Their children: Christian A, b. Sept. 27, 1866. m. Cynthia Keel; Louis D. b. Aug. 18, 1868, m. Amelia Christianson; James E. b. Sept. 2, 1870, m. Nora Sorenson; Johanna Christena b. Feb. 23, 1873, m. Andrew Sorenson; Orvii L. b. May 25, 1875, m. Hazel Kimball; Zina R. b. Oct. 8, 1877, m. Peter C. Lund; Alma LeRoy b. Feb. 25, 1880; Malinda Ann b. Nov. 19, 1882, m. Albert Rosenlund; John M. b. Oct. 1. 1885, m. Vivian Whitlock; Helen C. b. Feb. 12, 1889, died. Family resided Ephraim and Mayfield, Utah.
Married Metta Polena Peterson June 5, 1871, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jens Peterson and Metta Christena Olsen, pioneers 1854). She was born March 12, 1849. Hals, Den- mark. Their children: Peter Franklin born Juiy 4, 1872, d. July 26, 1872; Joseph H. b. Nov. 19, 1873, m. Lottie Lay- ton: Mary H. b. March 17, 1877, m. Hyrum Olsen; George O. b. Dec. 16. 1879, d. Oct. 25, 1905; Raymond D. b. June 16, 1882, m. Lilly Christianson; Wilford E. b. Feb. 25, 1885, m. Agnes Holland; Mabel Lena b. Dec. 26, 1887, m. Claud D. Michaelson.
Ordained teacher in 1862; elder May 2, 1868; seventy March 5, 1885; one of the council of 75tb quorum seventies for many years; Sunday school teacher 25 years. In 1864 drove an oxteam from Ephraim to the Missouri river for immigrants in August Canfield company. Black Hawk Indian war veteran; took active part in early Indian troubles. Farmer and breeder of horses.
LARSON, CHRISTIAN HANSEN (son of Hans Larson, born 1809, at Torop, Frederiksborg amt, Denmark, and Karen Petersen, born April 27, 1817, at Craguma, Frederiksborg). Born Jan. 30, 1844, at Meleby, Frederiksborg. Came to Utah Sept. 25, 1868, J. G. Holman company.
Married Mary Ann Larson Dec. 21, 1868 (daughter of Lars Jorgensen and Maren Kirstena Jorgensen, who were married April 1840, pioneers of Sept. 25, 1868, J. G. Hol- man company- stepdaughter of Lars Niels Christensen, pio- neer of Sept. 25. 1868, J. G. Holman company). She was born Nov. 11, 1841. Their children: Lorenzo C. b. Nov. 20, 1869, m. Altena Ericksen Aug. 24, 1892; Hyrum M. b. Feb. 3, 1872, m. Anna Petersen June 29, 1898; Joseph J. b. Sept. 27, 1873, m. Letta Christensen Oct. 18, 1900; Mary Ann b. Nov. 16, 1875. m. R. Amos Dowdle Nov. 11, 1903; Carolinc B. b. June 25, 1878; William L. b. Feb. 24, 1883, m. Sarah Ada Porter Dec. 4, 1907. Famlly resided Brigham City, Kanab and Newton, Utah.
Missionary in Denmark three years; assistant super- intendent of Sunday school; second counselor in bishopric at Newton; high priest.
LARSON, HANS (son of Lars Petersen, born 1766. died Nov. 26, 1833, and Maren Hansen, born 1770, died March 20, 1839, of Lunde, Lyderslaw, Preasto amt, Denmark). He was born Juiy 8, 1806, at Lunde. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1853, John Forsgren company.
Married Elena Dorathea Bensen Aug. 5, 1836, at Copen- hagen, Denmark (daughter of Christian Bensen and Pauline Kirstine Margrette Faikenberg), who was born Dec, 27,
1810, died March 4, 1877. Their children: Ellen Matine Paulen b. 1837, d. 1837; Eiena Hansine b. Sept. 13. 1838, m. John Lambert: Carl Olof b. 1840, d. 1846; Peter b. 1843, d. 1843; Petrine Christine b. Aug. 13, 1844, m. Samuel Milier; Mary Magdalene b. March 11, 1847, m. John F. Obiade: Margrete Kjerstine b. 1849, d. 1853; John George Erastus b. Sept. 3, 1852, m. Mary Cecilien Smith. Family home Salt Lake City.
High priest. Worked on Salt Lake temple many years. Sailor. Died Feb. 27, 1876, at Sait Lake City.
LARSON, LARS (son of Lars and Martha Larson of eastern Iowa). Born Jan. 11, 1825, Hadngar, Norway. Came to Utah 1850.
Married Mary Adelphia Bellows 1848, en route to Utah (daughter of James Bellows and Judith Hopper of Nauvoo, Ill., the latter came to Utah 1850). She was born Aug. 17, 1832. Their children: Martha Ann, m. Thomas Bsker, d. 1895; Mary Jane, d. 1852; Lars James, m. Isidore Andrus, m. Olena M. Peterson; John Thomas, m. Henrietta Riding; Thurston, m. Maria Perkins; Judith Marillia, m. James Alfred Larson: Charles William. m. Jane Riding; Elizabeth Betsy, (d. 1893) m. William B. Baker; Sarah Maria, m. Francis Y. Morse; Josepb Merlan. Family resided Mill Creek and St. George, Utah.
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