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Member 29th quorum seventies; missionary to Ponca Indians in northern Nebraska and Dakota with W. C. Stsmes 1846 and to "Dixie" 1862; ward teacher. Brick and stone-mason; farmer. Died Feb. 7, 1903, at St. George, Utah.
LARSON, LARS JAMES (son of Lars Larson snd Mary Adeiphia Bellows). Born June 7. 1853, Mill Creek. Utab.
Married Isidore Andrus May 20, 1879, at St. George, Utah (daughter of Milo Andrus and Margaret Boyce of Price and St. George, Utah). She was born May 20, 1859. Their chil- dren: Martha Marillia b. March 6, 1880, m. Granville H. Fullerton; Milo b. May 20, 1882, d. June 26. 1894; Isidore b. May 4, 1884, m. Wallace Blake; Aaron b. Feb. 13, 1886, m. Clara Fawcett.
Married Oiena M. Peterson Dec. 17, 1885, St. George, Utah (daughter of Lars P. Peterson and Martha Neilson of Richfileid, Utah). She was born April 25, 1868. Their children: Wlilard b. June 28, 1887, m. Emma L. Booth; Elsie Victoria b. Sept. 22, 1889, m. Alfred A. Carpenter; Reuben b. Nov. 26, 1892; Pearl b. Nov. 18, 1894; Charles b. Dcc. 18, 1896; Martha Adeiphia b. July 17, 1899; LeRoy b. Dec. 19, 1901; Ellis b. June 5, 1904; Elizabetb b. April 22, 1907. Family home Bloomington, Utah.
High priest; bishop's counselor; Sunday school superin- tendent and teacher; home missionary. Justice of peace. School trustee. Pioneer to Bloomington. Farmer and hor- ticulturist.
LARSON, LARS C. (son of Christisn Larson and Kjerstine Nielsen of Denmark). Born Jan. 1, 1808, in Denmark. Came to Utah Nov. 10, 1863, W. B. Preston company.
Married Maren Bertelsen in 1836, in Denmark (daughter of Christen Bertelsen and Johanna Christensen), who was born Nov. 22, 1815. Their children: Johanna Christena, m. Marcor Petersen; Christian Peter, m. Charlotte C. Johnson; Christina Marie, m. Charles Peter Warnick.
Farmer.
LARSON, MADS. Born April 21, 1837. Came to Utah in 1865.
Married Sophia Johanson in 1867, at Ephraim, Utah (daughter of Cari Johanson, of Sweden, later of Denmark; came to Utah 1862). She was born Dec. 21, 1843. Their chil- dren: John Frederick b. Sept. 19. 1868, m. Elien Hansen; Alexander b. July 28. 1871. Family home Ephraim, Utah. Married Cecilia - about 1870. Their children: Annie, died; Louisc, m. Walter Hickey.
High priest; bishop's counselor; high councilor; president of ward teachers.
LARSON, JOHN FREDERICK (son of Mads Larson and Sophia Johanson). Born Sept. 19, 1868, at Ephraim.
Married Eilen Hansen Oct. 27. 1897, at Moien, Utsh (daughter of Hans C. Hansen and Mary Lenora Morley of Denmark). She was born Feb. 18, 1878. Their children: Peari b. Dcc. 21, 1898; Lavera b. May 9, 1900: John Frederick b. Oct. 23, 1901; Eimer Ray b. April 8, 1903; Aprilla b. April 1, 1905; Ella b. March 15, 1907; Leonard b. Dec. 3, 1911.
Bishop's counselor; president Y. M. M. I. A .; Sunday school superintendent. School trustee. Farmer.
LARSON, MONS (son of Lars Olson and Birtha Jonson of Sweden). Born June 6, 1823, Skagiinge, Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 4, 1859, George Rowley handcart company.
Married Elian J. Malstrum, in Sweden (daughter of Oiof Jensen Malmstrum and Carna Parsen of Sweden). She was born Feb. 13, 1826. Their children: Betsy, m. Edwin L. Carter; Caroline, m. Wesley B. Robbins; Lehi, m. Letitia Carter; Olof, m. May Hunt; James M., m. Stella Wilkins; Emma E., m. Jesse N. Smith; Elils J., m. Silas D. Smith. Family home in Sweden.
Seventy. Farmer. Died March 1890, Fairview, Utah.
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LARSON, NIELS PETER (son of Lars Nlelson and Metta Christian of Jutland, Denmark). Born April 20, 1826, Weiby, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1869, Robert F. Neslen company.
Married Karem K. Swensen In 1854 (daughter of Swen Larsen and Anne Pedersen of Welby). She was born May 17, 1830. Their children: Anna, m. Alexander Gillesple; Lauritz, Emma, Peter and Clara, died; Maria Clarinda, m. James Bell Heywood; Joseph, m. Ostella Baker; Ella, m. James Lehl Brown; Alma, died. Family home Pleasant Grove, Utah.
Missionary to Omaha, Neb., 1880; missionary to Denmark in 1892; high priest. Farmer. Died Nov. 20, 1911.
LARSON, NILS (son of Lars Larson, born Oct. 6, 1800, and Elna Jacobson, born July 22, 1793, of Willie Parish, Malmö, Sweden). He was born July 17, 1833, Malmö. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1862, Joseph Horne company.
Married Bengta Flaygare May 13, 1864 (daughter of Nlis Flaygare and Anna Neilson, pioneers Aug. 29, 1863, John R. Murdock company). She was born May 11, 1835. Their children: Mary Ann b. April 1, 1866, m. George M. Smoot Dec. 19, 1888; Bettie Elenor b. Jan. 26, 1867, m. Joseph L. Wiggand July 17, 1902; Nils Oiaf b. April 11, 1869, d. Sept. 29, 1870; Ester Johanna b. Sept. 19, 1871, d. June 26, 1877; John Lawrence b. Aug. 28, 1873, d. Sept. 26, 1877; Emma Christina b. July 21, 1875, m. Joseph Oilver Stone Jan. 19. 1898; Isaac Jacob b. Sept. 27, 1877, m. Jane Dellla Stone Dec. 9, 1903. Family home Saicm, Utah.
, LASHBROOK, EDWARD LAKER (son of Henry Lashbrook, born 1801,- Horson Sussex, and Elizabeth Finch, born at Readhill, Eng.). Born 1839 at Croydon, Surrey, Eng., dled In Montpeller, Idaho. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1862, Ansel Harmon oxteam company.
Married Mary Lenor Johnson, who was born Nov. 1854, in Denmark. Their children: Johann Elizabeth b. Oct. 18. 1876, m. John S. Green; Mary Elien b. May 26, 1877, m. Carl Leisering; George Finch b. March 19, 1879; Charles Brigham b. Nov. 9, 1880; Laker John b. Sept. 22, 1882, d April 4, 1902; Annie Alina b. April 21, 1884, m. Carl Stron- borg; Minnie b. Nov. 27, 1885, m. Davld Bischoff; Lliile Jayne b. Jan. 26, 1889, m. Albert Preston; Edward Ancel b. Nov. 26, 1890; Lawrence b. June 13, 1892. Family home Geneva, Bear Lake Co., Idaho.
High priest; Sunday school superintendent Morgan, Weber stake, Utah; also In Ovld ward, Bear Lake stake. Worked on Salt Lake temple. Carpenter.
LATER, PETER (son of Peter Later, born 1796, Lancashire, and Margrate Barrington, born 1799, Mostyn, Eng.). Born May 30, 1835, Newton Heath, Eng. Came to Utah Sept .. 4, 1859, George Rowley company.
Married Elizabeth D. Brown (daughter of Richard D. Brown and Margrate Parkinson, former pioneer 1864). She was born Oct. 28, 1841, Wigan, Eng. Their children: Samuel S. b. March 14, 1864, m. Helena M. Hayes Dec. 22, 1886; Elizabeth Ann b. Oct. 24, 1866, m. James L. Robson Feb. 27, 1890; Peter b. Dec. 3, 1867, m. Laura Ann Taylor Jan. 21, 1891; Richard b. Nov. 20, 1869, m. Mary A. Prophet Dec. 8, 1897; William b. Oct. 16, 1871, died; Mary b. Nov. 20, 1873, died; Rebecca b. March 28, 1876, died; Joseph b. April 16, 1877, m. Lucetta Taylor; Abner b. March 26, 1881, m. Aivira Myler. Family resided Sugar House and Lynn, Utah.
LATER, SAMUEL S. (son of Peter Later and Eilzabeth D. Brown). Born March 14, 1864, Sugar House, Utah.
Married Helena Mary Hayes Dec. 22, 1886, Logan, Utah (daughter of Richard Hayes and Anna M. Turner, who came to Utah 1869). She was born Oct. 4, 1866, Yorkshire, Eng. Their children: Lewis S. b. Nov. 6, 1887, m. Chloe Call April 21, 1907; Lawrence R. b. Oct. 28, 1889, m. Mable Cordon Oct. 4, 1911; Hazel b. Jan. 6, 1891, died; Athel E. b. June 28, 1894; Curtis C. b. Aug. 26, 1896; Reta L. b. Jan. 21, 1898; Thelma G. b. May 31, 1901; Gladys M. b. Nov. 13, 1905; Jeston J. b. Oct. 31, 1907: Dilion W. h. July 7, 1909; Floyd H. b. May 10, 1911. Family resIded Harrisville, Utah, and Rigby, Idaho.
LATIMER, THOMAS (son of Sarah Ann Jones of Stafford- shire, Eng.). Came to Utah 1853.
Married Ann Hardy Fcb. 10, 1866, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Robert Hardy of Falkirk, Scotiand). She was born June 3, 1838. Their children: Sarah Ann, m. John W. A. Timms; Thomas H., m. Annie M. Gant; Willlam G., m. Amella Hunter; John J., m. Ella Gant; Elizabeth H., m. Almond Rust; Jeanette W. H., m. Robert Anderson; Robert H., d. infant; Euphelia H., in. William D. Pyper; Richard H., m. Emma Mcintyre; Henry James, m. Nelile Halliday, m. Myrtle Brown; Lucy H., m. Benjamin Hunt; Warren N., m. Emily Grinsdeil. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Lumber merchant and planing miller. Died Nov. 1881, at Sait Lake City.
LAUB, GEORGE (son of Jacob Laub and Barbara Resler of Lancaster county, Pa.). Born Oct. 5, 1814, Lancaster county. Came to Utah 1852.
Married Mary Jane Meginness Jan. 6, 1846, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of Benjamin Meginness and Sarah Johnston of
Lancaster Co., pioneers 1860). She was born Jan. 11, 1831. Their children: Luemma E., m. John W. Snell; Sarah, in. Ute W. Perkins; George W., m. Willamma Terry; John F., m. Mary Pulsipher; Mary J., m. Arnold D. Miller; Alice, d. child; Rachei, m. Willlam Perkins; Willlam B., m. Mary Roblson; Caroline, m. Frederick W. Richards; Corlnda E., dled. Family resided Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah.
Member 25th quorum seventles. Called to St. George In 1862 to help settle that country. Worked on Sait Lake theater. Built several saw and grist mills. Car- penter. Died Nov. 14, 1880, at St. George.
LAWRENSON, WILLIAM. Born 1799 at Liverpool, Eng. Came to Utah September, 1856, handcart company.
Married Ann Quick, born Feb. 1, 1801, who came to Utah with husband. Thelr children: Mary b. Aug. 24, 1824; Ann b. Oct. 2, 1826; William b. Dec. 18, 1830; James b. Oct. 6, 1832; Richard b. June 6, 1836; Eliza b. Aprll 9, 1837; Jane b. Oct. 9, 1838, m. Abraham Shaw Dee. 2. 1856: Margret b. April 7, 1842, d. 1843; Margret b. May 9, 1845, m. William Sampson. Family home, Liverpool.
LAWSON, JOSEPH. Born Dec. 9, 1824, Isle of Man, Eng. Came to Utah 1864, Bishop Hogland company.
Marrled Ruth M. Greenway (daughter of John Green- way and Elizabeth Price), who was born Dec. 6, 1826, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Joseph b. Jan. 16, 1856, d. June 8, 1866; Brigham b. Jan. 18, 1858, m. Susa Poole; Sarah b. Dec. 6, 1860, m. Lamoni Grix; Benjamin b. Jan. 17, 1862, d. June 16, 1864; Ephraim b. Aug. 16, 1864, m. Mary Scott; David Cottier b. July 6, 1866, m. Orrlila Ann Stephens Feb. 6, 1889; John b. May 18, 1871, m. Martha Trott March 7, 1895.
Secretary of seventies 20 years and high priests 16 years. Black Hawk war veteran. Colonlzer. Secretary and treasurer of Ogden Bench canal 1858-66; secretary and treasurer David Heber canal 1873-94. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah 1866-69 from Liverpool, Eng. Farmer.
LAWSON, DAVID COTTIER (son of Joseph Lawson and Ruth M. Greenway). Born July 6, 1866, Ogden, Utah.
Married Orrilla Ann Stephens Feb. 5, 1889, at Ogden (daughter of Cornelius J. Stephens and Harriet Orrilia Shaw), who was born Nov. 6, 1870, at Ogden. Their chil- dren: David S. b. Oct. 16, 1889, m. Jane Greenwell; Llilian S. b. Nov. 13, 1890; Willlam H. b. Aug. 6, 1892; Benjamin T. b. Dec. 29, 1893; Maxweil B b. April 18, 1896; Sarah May b. May 3, 1898; Eyvonne Orrllia b. July 18, 1904; Harriet Jane b. April 11, 1906; Edward Nephi b. Feb. 11, 1908: Edith Marie b. Nov. 4, 1909; John Francis b. Jan. 21, 1911, died. Family home, Ogden.
LAYMAN, JOIIN (Johannes Lehmann) (son of Fellx Leh- mann, born May 16, 1782, and Elizabeth Gassmann, born Oct. 9, 1784, both of Rumiang, Switzerland-marrled Marcii 10, 1807). Born Sept. 23, 1816, at Rümlang, Zurich, Switz- erland. Came to Utah October, 1861.
Marrled Anna Geering May 27, 1860, Rümlang, Switzer- land (daughter of Kasper Geering and Ellzabeth Roshlin, latter pioneer Oct. 1861-married Aug. 28, 1826). She was born April 16, 1833. Their children: Adolph b. Oct. 4, 1861, m. Annle E. Stanger Jan. 13, 1873; Gottlieb b, Dec. 11, 1863; Conrad b. July 1, 1856. m. Hannah Baird April 11, 1891; Mary b. March 23, 1860, m. Samuel L. Brown June 13, 1883; Betty Annie b. Oct. 20, 1861, m. Thomas Reed White Dec. 5. 1882; Herman b. Aug. 16. 1863, m. Mary Herzig Oct. 8, 1892; Anna Rosa b. Jan. 27, 1866, m. Samuel Harrop March 3, 1886; John b. April 26, 1867, n. Mellssa M. Fogg May 3, 1899; Hyrum b. Oct. 8, 1868, d. March 6, 1871; William b. May 9, 1871, m. Caroline Baird April 7, 1894; Nettle b. Aug. 24, 1873, m. Francis W. Dud- man May 31, 1899. Family home Lynn, Utah.
Active church worker. Assisted In bringing immigrants to Utah. Freighted carding mili across the country to Bingham Fort and erected it In 1863. Farmer and fruit grower.
LAYMAN, ADOLPH (son of John Layman and Anna Geer- ing). Born Oct. 4, 1851, at Rumiang.
Married Annie E. Stanger Jan. 13, 1873, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Stanger and Jane Wilson, pioneers Sept. 26, 1856, Richard Ballantyne company). She was born April 28, 1864, Faceby, Yorkshire, Eng. Their chil- dren: Edward Adolph b. Aug. 22, 1874, d. May 30, 1878: Thomas Wilson b. Aug. 14. 1877; Laura Jane b. May 16, 1886, m. Henry C. Meyerhoffer June 2, 1909. Family home Slaterville, Utah.
High priest. Farmer and dairyman.
LAYTON, CHIARLES (son of Mr. Martin, who died about 1831, and Bathsheba Layton; son assumed mother's name, according to custom of that day). Born April 6, 1832, Sandford, Lincolnshire, Eng. Came to Utah 1862.
Marrled Elizabeth Bowler at Salt Lake City. Their children: S. J., m. Sarah Trappet; Charles A., m. Victoria Walker; Wlliiam I., m. Rosa Warren; Ellza, m. Charles Wail; Orson, m. Ruthe Bodily; Phoebe, m. Mr. Warren;
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Timothy, m. Harrlet Jarmen; George, m. Annie Deshazo. Family home Kaysville, Utah.
Married Sarah A. Crockett at Salt Lake City, who was born April 12, 1833, Petersborougb, Northamptonshire, Eng. Their children: Editb, m. James A. Cottrell; Christopher E., m. Clara M. Hyde Nov. 27, 1895; Nettie I., died; Erminie, m. Charles Cottrell; Frank L., m. Elizabeth Hali. Family home, Kaysville.
Seventy. Dled April, 1901, at Kaysville.
LAYTON, CHRISTOPHER E. (son of Charles Layton and Sarah A. Crockett). Born September, 1867, at Kaysville.
Married Ciara M. Hyde Nov. 27, 1895, Sait Lake City (daughter of Rosel Hyde and Hannah Simons of Kays- ville), who was born Dec. 25, 1868. Their children: Giadys b. Marcb 10, 1897; Corydon H. b. Jan. 1, 1899; Mabel b. Jan. 26, 1901; Lena b. Aug. 24, 1903; Wlllls H. b. Jan. 19, 1906; Charles H. b. Oct. 30, 1908; Allce b. April 6, 1911.
Missionary to soutbern states 1893-95; blshop of Hunter ward 1899-1901; high councilor In Pocatello stake. Furni- ture dealer.
LEATHAM, JAMES (son of Robert Leatham and Janet Urqubart, Lanarksblre, Scotland). Born Dec. 15, 1830, Lanarkshire. Came to Utah Oct. 5. 1853, Appleton M. Harmon company.
Marrled Margaret Irvine Dec. 31, 1852, Lanarkshire (daughter of Willlam Irvine and Agnes Kerr of Lanark- shire, ploneers Oct. 25, 1855, Mllo Andrus company). She was born Jan. 3, 1837. Their children: John, m. Annie Critchlow; Agnes, m. John Acomb; Janet; Margaret, m. R. C. Pitt; Jane; Selina, m. D. J. Mackintosh; James, m. Agnes Reid; Alice, m. J. B. Kesler; William A., m. Florence Beck; Robert; Sarah A., m. R. B. Wooley. Family home, Salt Lake City.
First counselor In presidency of high priests' quorum of Ploneer stake. Stone cutter.
LEATHAM, WILLIAM A. (son of James Leatham and Mar- garet Irvine). Born Feb. 12, 1872, at Salt Lake City.
Marrled Florence Beck at Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Beck and 1sidora Jameson of Provo, Utah). She was born Oct. 1, 1877.
Salt Lake county assessor. Bookkeeper.
LEAVER, SAMUEL H. (son of Samuel Leaver and Mary Ann Hartlett, England). He was born Nov. 5, 1847, Winter Quarters, Neb. Came to Utah 1850.
Married Mary Sprlggs Sept. 5, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Spriggs of Wales, came to Utah 1853). She was born Jan. 9, 1851. Their children: Mary L., m. Frederick Stauffer: Edmund Spriggs, m. Netah Yearsley; Moronl, m. Cora Wilson; Hartlett S., m. Theresa Hopfen- bach; Genevleve, m. George Hopfenbach; Barnes; Eari S., m. Florence Pratt; Sidnay A., m. Lenora Lewis; Thomas O .; Leona. Famlly home, Sait Lake City.
Seventy. Bookkeeper. Dled Jan. 31, 1910.
LEAVITT, GEORGE (son of Wire Leavitt, born 1785, and Phoebe Cole of New Hampshire). Born Aug. 29, 1828, In Sherbrooke Co., Quebec, Canada. Came to Utah October, 1847, Bates Noble company.
Marrlcd Janet Brinkerhoff Aug. 29, 1852, Centerville, Utah (daughter of James Brinkerboff and Sally Ann Snyder, pioneers Oct. 1847, Bates Noble company). She was born Oct. 30, 1836. Their children: Phoebe Ann b. June 13, 1853, m. A. B. Cherry Aug. 15, 1868; Sarah Janett b. April 17, 1855, m. John R. Alien Nov. 2, 1875; George b. Oct. 23, 1857, d. Sept. 23, 1861; James Brinkerhoff b. Aug. 31, 1858, m. Pennina J. Rawiins May 5, 1881; Leona b. Sept. 25, 1861, m. F. A. Rawlins Dec. 18, 1879; Hyrum b. Dec. 9, 1863, m. Jane F. Stoddard Feb. 23, 1888; Mary Edith b. Dec. 27, 1864, d. Feb. 22, 1878; Levle b. April 25, 1866, d. Feb. 9, 1888; John C. b. Feb. 16, 1868, d. July 16, 1869; Lucy E. b. April 14, 1870, d. March 14, 1871; Horton Brink- erhoff b. May 12, 1871, m. Lurlnda A. Hendricks Nov. 15, 1895; Georgla Anna b. Oct. 29, 1873, m. Thomas S. Karren Dec. 2, 1891; Edward b. Nov. 18, 1876, m. Lydia E. Karren March 8, 1899; Wire b. Jan. 18, 1878, d. March 18, 1878. Family home Lewiston, Utah.
Marrled Sarah A. Porter April, 1857 (daughter of Chauncy Warriner Porter and Amy Sumner, former pioneer of 1849, latter died at Winter Quarters, Iowa). She was born 1841 at Green Plains, Hancock county, Ill. Thelr children: Nina Malinda b. Nov. 25, 1861, m. Sanford Marlus Porter Sept. 4, 1879; Elva Armina b. Feb. 15, 1864, m. William Henry Bond 1881; Ada Permelia b. July 29, 1865, m. Wiillam H. Bond Jan. 6, 1886; Amy Teresa b. Feb. 1, 1868, m. Sullivan C. Richardson 1886. Family resided at Porterville, Utah, snd Sunset and St. Joseph, Arlz.
Marrled Nancy Minerva Earl July 11, 1857, Salt Lake Clty (daughter of Asa Earl and Minerva Rich), who was born Oct. 13, 1840, Hancock county, 1ll. Came to Utah Oct. 1847, Charles C. Rich company. Thelr children: Joseph Wire b. Nov. 14, 1859, m. Mary E. Rawlins May 4, 1882; Charles Coulson b. Oct. 7, 1861, m. Sarah E. Cazier; Loulsa b. May 16, 1863, d. May 26, 1865; Wiiilam b. July 17, 1864, m. Carline F. Coriage Aug. 12, 1889; Charlotte Ann b. Oct. 3. 1867, d. May 15, 1868; Landon b. April 15, 1869, d.
Dec. 20, 1869; Orson b. Feb. 23, 1871, m. Allce Spackman 1898; Henry b. Oct. 17, 1874, m. Hepsebetb Webster Aug. 26, 1893; Aibert b. May 25, 1878, d. May 10, 1898; Juiia b. March 9, 1882, m. Marriner W. Jackson Nov. 12, 1902. Family home Lewiston, Utah.
First setticd at Sait Lake City, moved to Centerville. Assisted in settlement of Parowan, Cedar City and Lewis- ton, Utah, Muddy, Ariz., and Star Valley, Wyo. Mem- ber of bishopric; high priest. President Cub River Canal Company. Died Jan. 23, 1889, Lewiston, Utah.
LEAVITT, JOSEPH WIRE (son of George Leavitt and Nancy Minerva Earl). Born Nov. 14, 1859, Centerville, Utab.
Marrled Mary E. Rawlins May 4, 1882, Salt Lake City (daughter of Harvey M. Rawlins and Margaret E. Frost). Their children: Joseph McCasiin b. Jan. 2, 1883; William Francis b. Nov. 22, 1883; Eulalie Ardeila b. June 7, 1885, m. Fredrick Taggart Dec. 17, 1902; Arden Odeil b. Oct. 3, 1887; Charies Newel b. Feb. 1, 1891; Elden Harvey b. July 1, 1893; George Lamont b. June 11, 1895; Hettie Mildred b. Sept. 1, 1898; Edith Alvira b. March 29, 1901; Hyrum Andrew b. July 3, 1903. Family home Lewiston, Utah.
Officer In Y. M. M. 1. A .; Sunday school teacher. Farmer; carpenter; dalryman.
LEAVITT, JOIIN QUINCY (son of John and Lucy Leavitt, Compton, Quebec, Can.). Born Oct. 1, 1834, at Compton. Came to Utah September, 1860, Captain Brown independent company.
Married Malinda Mlnlon Sept. 21, 1858, Pulaski, Jackson county, Mich. (daughter of Isaac Minlon and Ciaricy Curn of Pulaski). She was born April 22, 1838. Their children: Elmer Brigham b. 1859, m. Mary Ellen Spitzer; John Julian b. Oct. 4, 1861, m. Annle World; Ida Josephine b. Feb. 3, 1863, m. Abram Hatcb. Family bome Farmington, Utah.
. President 14th quorum seventles; ward teacher. Assisted In bringing immigrants to Utah. Assessor and collector of Davis county; county recorder; county clerk; justice of peace at Farmington. Lieutenant in Utah militia. Di- rector Utah Centrai railroad. Vice-president Utah Live Stock Company.
LEAVITT, LEMUEL STURDIFONT (son of Jeremlah Leav- Itt and Sarah Sturdifont). Born Nov. 3, 1826, Compton, Canada. Came to Utah October, 1849.
Married Melvina Thompson Oct. 15, 1850, by whom he had seven children, among whom was Lovisa b. Oct. 22, 1861, m. Myron Abbott Jan. 11, 1878. She died 1862.
Married Betsy Mortinson Feb. 1864. She died 1867. Only child: Mary Matilda b. Nov. 6, 1864, m. Myron Aima Abbott Aprii 14, 1881 (son of Myron Abbott above).
Married Mrs. Craig, an English widow, who died a year or two after marriage.
Married Mary Ann Adams, an English widow, by whom he had one son.
Married Mrs. Waite, an English widow, who died a few years later, bearing him one son and one daughter.
About 1850 settied near Pine Canyon, Tooele county; In 1856 assisted in planting the first grain in Cache valley; located at Santa Clara, Utah, 1857. 1n 1863 drove an ox- team to Omaha, Neb., and returned with Immigrants same year.
LEE, ALFRED (son of Samuel Lee, born April 14, 1778, Orange county, N. C., and Elizabeth Giiham). Born Sept. 12, 1805, in North Carolina. Came to Utah 1849.
Marrled Ellzabeth La Flesh (daughter of Peter La Flesh and Poily Dudley), who was born Aug. 24, 1805. Thelr children: Isaac' b. Sept. 12, 1826, m. Juila Ann Chatman; Thomas b. Jan. 12, 1828, m. Harriet Wolkltt; Eliza Ann b. July 30, 1830; Mary b. May 18, 1832, m. Andrew Blodget; Samuel Francis b. July 25, 1835, m. Ann White; Aifred L. b. Aprli 21, 1837; Joseph Smith b. April 23, 1839; George Henry b, July 11, 1841; Eli b. Aug. 13, 1843; Jobn b. Nov. 29, 1848. Family home Tooele, Utah.
Marrled Rebecca Orme, who was born Jan. 17, 1838, Lelcester, Eng. Thelr children: Alfred O. b. April 6, 1858; Carolina b. April 6, 1860; William O. b. Nov. 28, 1861; James Alma b. Feb. 5, 1867.
LEE, THOMAS (son of Alfred Lee and Elizabeth La Flesii). Born Jan. 12, 1828, Winchester, Ind.
Marrled Harrlet Wolkltt July 20, 1849, while crossing tbe plalns (daughter of Samuel Wolkitt and Emmeline Neilson). Their children: Sarah Jane b. Feb. 19, 1851, m. Joseph Rowberry; Thomas W. b. March 29, 1853, m. Martha Bowen; Emmeiine b. Sept. 6. 1854; Aifred b. July 13, 1855, m. Elizabeth Dorman; Elizabeth b. Sept. 14, 1857, m. Mr. Mythena; Samuel b. Aug. 18, 1859, m. Minnie Mythena; Mary b. Oct. 5, 1861, m. Charles Bassett; Emma b. July 1, 1863; Ell b. June 27, 1865; Henry b. March 3, 1867; Caro- line b. March 24, 1869; Alice b. May 28, 1872; Franklin W. b. Aug. 15, 1876; Charles W. b. Jan. 1, 1879.
Marrled Primrose Shleids March 10, 1857, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Shields and Primrose Cunningham). She was born July 7, 1842, In Renfrewshire, Scotiand. Their children: Harriet b. Nov. 6, 1859, m. James Whitby; Primrose b. Nov. 9, 1861, m. Brigham Davles; John Sbieids
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PIONEERS AND PROMINENT MEN OF UTAH
b. Feb. 22, 1862, m. Harriet E. Sabine; Joseph b. Jan. 11, 1865, m. Polly Skeiton; Hyrum b. Dec. 18, 1866; Eli S. b. Jan. 31, 1868, m. Grace Moss; Annie Elizabeth b. Sept. 6, 1871, m. Benjamin Henson; William b. May 10, 1874; Ida b. June 7, 1877, m. Walter E. Beers; Aima S. b. Fcb. 12, 1881, m. Bertha Craner; Ciara May b. April 16, 1884, m. Bert Drury.
Superintendent of Sunday school; president of Y. M. M. I. A .; seventy. Hunter for company crossing plains; cap- tain of Indian militia.
LEE, JOHN SHIELDS (son of Thomas Lee and Primrose Shields). Born Feb. 22, 1862, Tooele, Utah.
Married Harriet E. Sabine Dec. 23, 1886, at Milton, Utah (daughter of Ara W. Sabine and Nancy Ann Hanes, pio- neers Sept. 1860). She was born Aug. 27, 1867, at Grants- ville. Their children: John Leroy b. Oct. 3, 1887, m. Emma Huffaker; Msrion b. Oct. 11, 1889; Ida b. Oct. 21, 1893; Ralph b. Jan. 29, 1896; Amy b. Nov. 12, 1897; Ruth b. July 22, 1899; Euriida b. March 9, 1902; Thomas b. April 9, 1906; Maurice b. Feb. 11, 1908. Family home Tooele, Utah.
Missionary two years; superintendent of religion classes; president of Y. M. M. I. A .; assistant superintendent of Sunday school; senior president of 43d quorum of seventies.
LEE, ELI S. (son of Thomas Lee and Primrose Shields). Born Jan. 31, 1868, Tooele City, Utah.
Married Grace Alice Moss Dec. 22, 1887, at Milton, Utah (daughter of William Francis Moss, who came to Utah 1856, and Eliza Crich of Lake Point). She was born Jan. 10, 1866. Their children: Alice May b. July 23, 1888, m. John Hansen; Florence b. June 15, 1890, m. Ernest Presbridge; Primrose b. Dec. 29, 1892; Lurilla b. Sept. 23, 1893; Eii Thomas b. Feb. 2, 1896; Eva b. Jan. 14, 1898; Della b. July 23, 1900; Ida Grace b. July 10, 1902; Heien b. May 13, 1904; William Moss b. July 18, 1906. Family home Lake Point, Utah.
Eider; teacher; assistant Sunday school superintendent. Constable of Tooele county 1891-92. Farmer; lumberman,
LEE, CHRISTEN C. (son of Christen C. Lee, Sr., and Dorothy Marie Jensen, of Narre-ile, Aabentorp, Denmark). Born Oct. 20, 1833, at Aabentorp. Came to Utah Sept. 13, 1857, Mathias Cowley company.
Married Kjersten Marie Jensen, 1863, in Denmark. She was born Sept. 24, 1824, and died Jan. 7, 1863, Brigham City, Utah.
Married Sophia Karen Madsen Nov. 18, 1862, Salt Lake City (daughter of Niels Madsen and Martha Marie Hansen, who came to Utah Aug. 8, 1860, Captain Wallings company). She was born May 3, 1846, in Denmark. Their children:
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