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Elder. Missionary to southern states May 20, 1897; super- intendent of Sunday schools and president of East Ken- tucky conference.
MERKLEY, CHRISTOPHER (son of Jacob Merkley and Elizabeth Stata of Williamsburg, Dundas county, Ontarlo, Can.). Born Dec. 18, 1808, at Wililamsburg. Came to Utah Oct. 3, 1849, Enoch Reese company.
Married Sarah Davis, in February 1828 (daughter of Nathaniel Davis and Sarah Jacobs), who was born May 19, 1811, and came to Utah 1848. Their child: Nelson, m. Jane Sanders.
Married Minerva Stowell 1845, at Nauvoo, Iil.
Marrled Karissa Falrbanks 1858, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Amos Fairbanks, pioneer 1851, and Mary Bartholomew-married Nov. 11, 1832). She was born Oct. 29, 1838, Michigan City, Ind. Their chlidren: Sarah Frances b. May 13, 1858, m. Amos Virgin 1875; Christopher Amos b. Feb. 28, 1859, m. Lydla Lavette Alired; Jacob Nathaniei b. Feb. 28, 1859, m. Theressa A. Wilhelmsen; Alva Marion b. Nov. 5, 1862, m. Jehzeel Gibb June 27, 1900; Martha Elizabeth b. March 18, 1866, m. George Y, Pugmire Oct. 1888; Mary Jane b. March 18, 1866; Susa b. July 11, 1875, m. Eimer Cieve- land March 1892; Lucy b. July 11, 1875, m. Heber S. Pug- mire 1893.
Missionary eight times. Assisted in building Nauvoo, Sait Lake, and Logan Tempies. Indlan war veteran.
MERKLEY, NELSON (son of Christopher Merkley and Sarah Davis). Born Nov. 11, 1828. Came to Utah 1848, Amasa Lyman company.
Married Sarah Jane Sanders (daughter of Eilis M. Sanders and Rachel Roberts, of Deiaware). She was born Dec. 15, 1841, Wlimington, Del. Their children: Neison Jr. b. March 24, 1857, m. Keturah Peterson; George Davis b. July 14, 1859, m. Phoebe A. Hacking; Sarah Jane b. Aug. 24, 1861, m. William P. Coithorpe; Susan Maria b. Oct. 28, 1863, m. George Finiy Britt; Christopher Eiils b. Aug. 26, 1865, m. Aldura Hatch; Mary b. 1867, d. infant; Charles Aibert b. Jan. 11, 1868, m. Mary L. Murray; Elizabeth b. Dec. 29, 1871, m. Henry Hali; John b. Aug. 29, 1874, m. Neiile Lanorah Bartlett; Henry b. Dec. 3. 1877, m. Susan Huilinger; Wlillam b. July 1, 1880, m. Rose Waiker; Rachel Elien b. Sept. 2, 1882, m. Jeremiah Hatch Murray; Jacob b. Feb. 5, 1886, m. Annal Huilinger. Family home Salt Lake City, Morgan Valley, Cedar Valley, Cedar Fort, and Vernai, Utah.
Member of seventy. Veteran Echo Canyon war. Car- penter, farmer and stockraiser.
MERKLEY, NELSON, JR. (son of Nelson Merkley and Sarah Jane Sandera). Born March 24, 1857, Genoa, Nev.
Married Keturah Peteraon June 9, 1884, Vernai, Utah (daughter of Peter Peterson, born in Denmark, and Mary Eilzabeth Thurman, born in Kentucky; came to Utah fali of 1869). She was born Oct. 8, 1867, in Hart county, Ky. Their children: Eiiis b. May 2, 1885, m. Jean Eleanor Gerber; Ezra b. Sept. 23, 1887; Heien b. April 9, 1890, m. Byron O.
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Colton; Milton b. April 30, 1893, d. infant: Sarah b. April 30, 1894, d. Infant; Mary Elizabeth Aug. 25, 1896; Asher b. July 19, 1899; Margaret Jane b. April 14, 1902; Kate b. Nov. 27, 1906, d. infant. Family home Vernai, Utah.
Bishop's counselor: patriarch; president of high priests' quorum; bigh councilor. Farmer.
MERKLEY, JOHN (son of Nelson Merkley and Sarah Jane Sanders). Born Aug. 29, 1874, Cedar Fort, Utah.
Married Neilie Lenorah Bartlett July 25, 1894, Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Claymore Bartlett and Anna Jensen of Vernal, Utah), who was born Nov. 3, 1875. Their children: Christopher b. Oct. 22, 1893; John Golden b. Sept. 11, 1897; Sarah Madeena b. Jan. 4, 1900; Charies Nelson b. March 6, 1902; Rachel b. March 3, 1905; Clyde Emil b. Feb. 9, 1907; Loyai Ross b. Jan. 15, 1909; Neida b. June 3. 1912.
High priest; bishop's counselor; assistant Sunday school superintendent: president elders' quorum; ward teacher; assistant to president Y. M. M. I. A. Farmer and honey producer.
MERKLEY, CHRISTOPHER AMOS (son of Christopher Merkley and Karissa Fairbanks-married 1858, Salt Lake City, Utah). Born Feb. 28, 1859, Salt Lake City.
Married Lydia Lavette Allred May 24, 1877, St. Charles, Bear Lake Co., Idaho (daughter of William More Alired, pioneer October, 1851, and Orissa A. Bates). She was born Sept. 23, 1859, Grantsviiie, Utah. Their children: Lettie Lavette b. April 3, 1878, m. John Bennett Oct. 28, 1897; Alva Christopher b. May 5, 1880, m. Elien L. Allen June 27, 1906; Inez Orissa b. Juiy 25, 1882, m. George L. Winslow Jan. 1, 1903; Lorin William b. June 22, 1885; Lavern Matbias b. May 3, 1887; Ray Edgar b. Dec. 8, 1889, m. Francis E. Peterson Jan. 20, 1910; Vera Allred b. July 31, 1892; Cecil Allred b. April 15, 1897; Ruby Alired b. Oct. 11. 1901.
High councilor; bishop of Wapello ward, Blackfoot stake, Idaho; missionary to southern states; ward teacher; Sunday school superintendent.
MERKLEY, ALVA CHRISTOPHER (son of Christopher Amos Merkley and Lydia Lavette Ailred-married May 24, 1877, St. Charles, Idaho). Born May 5, 1880, St. Charies.
Married Eiien Leonora Alien June 27, 1906, Orderville, Utab (daughter of Albert Ailen and Harriet Fowler), who was born April 27, 1881, Sait Lake City. Their children: Arlin Alva b. July 15, 1907; Della Leonora b. Nov. 24, 1908; Zeldon Aiien b. Oct. 30, 1910.
Missionary to Samoan Islands four years; ward teacher; Sunday school teacher; ward chorister.
MERRELL, HOSEA (son of Simeon Merrell of Michigan). Came to Utah 1850.
Married Mary Saxton In Michigan, who came to Utah " with husband. Their children: Alonzo, m. Eliza Bird; Jerusha, m. John Davis; Edna, m. Warren Reynolds; Joseph, died; John, m. Eiiza VanLeuven; Siias Jerome, m. Lydia Eugenia Remmington; Porter William, m. Harriett Amelia Badger Remmington. Family resided Big Cotton- wood, Salem, Mendon and Paradise, Utah.
Died February, 1863, Paradise, Utah.
MERRELL, SILAS JEROME (son of Hosea Merrell and Mary Saxton). Born Oct. 28, 1843, Oakiand county, Mich. Came to Utah 1851, Harry Waiton company.
Married Lydia Eugenia Remmington Jan. 28, 1866, Para- dise, Utah (daughter of Jerome Napoleon Remmington and Lydia Ripley Chamberlain Badger of New York, pioneers 1849). She was born June 1, 1851. Their chil- dren: Lydia b. March 10, 1867; Miliie b. Oct. 15, 1868; Rodney b. Oct. 24, 1870; Elwin b. Nov. 6, 1872; Eima b. Feb. 6, 1874; Joseph b. July 8, 1875; Vilate b. March 12, 1879. Family home Paradise, Utah.
Bishop Mountain Deil ward; ward teacher; Sunday school superintendent; president Y. M. M. I. A. Farmer.
MERRELL, PORTER WILLIAM (son of Hosea Merrell and Mary Saxton). Born Sept. 10, 1846, Garden City, Iowa. Came to Utah 1850.
Married Harriett Amelia Badger Remmington June 11, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jerome Napoleon Rem- mington and Lydia Ripley Chamberiain Badger of New York, pioneers 1849). She was born Feb. 7, 1854. Their children: William Porter b. 1870, m. Mary Sophia Eliza- beth Olson Lybbert; Rosa Amelia b. Jan. 26, 1871, m. Eimer B. Eaton; Josephine b. Oct. 6, 1872, m. Louis H. Goodrich; Mary b. April 18, 1874, m. Avia Leonidas Lison- bee: Lydia b. Feb. 20, 1876, m. Albert Gardner Goodrich; Fuller b. Dec. 23, 1877, m. Christina Angus; Helen b. Aug. 6. 1880, m. David Richardson; Roxana b. Aug. 6, 1880, m. Aibert Mott; Charies Eiwin b. Feb. 13, 1882, m. Rhoda Knight; Frankiin b. June 3, 1884, m. Mary Angus. Family home (Mcrreii), Naples ward, Uinta Co., Utah.
Seventy; presiding cider and Sunday school superintend- ent of Merrell ward, Wasatch stake 1883; called to work on Salt Lake temple. Went to Fort Benton for immigrants 1868. Settied at Vernal 1879. President Central Irriga- tion Canal Co. Farmer, freighter. Died Aug. 29; 1884, Merrell, (Naples ward), Utah.
MERRELL, WILLIAM PORTER (son of Porter William Merrell and Harriett Amelia Badger Remmington). Born Aug. 30, 1869, Paradise, Utah.
Married Mary Sophia Elizabeth Olson Lybbert Oct. 8, 1897, Salt Lake City (daughter of Christian Frederick Ber-
nard Lybbert and Antonetta Olsen of Naples (Merrell), ยท Utah, pioneers Nov. 9, 1865). She was born Sept. 25, 1878. Their children: Irene b. April 23, 1899; Porter b. Jan. 15, 1901; Luciie b. Nov. 20, 1902; Bernard b. Jan. 28, 1904; William Aiton b. Jan. 28, 1906; Eiva b. March 17, 1908; Victor b. March 25, 1910; Baby b. Sept. 14, 1912.
High priest; first bishop of Bluebeii ward, Duchesne stake 1911; ward teacher; Sunday school superintendent; presid- Ing elder of Bluebeii; counselor in eiders quorum; coun- seior in deacons quorum; counselor in Y. M. M. I. A. of Jensen and Napies wards. Member Dry Gulch Irrigation Co. Farmer.
MERRELL, JOSEPH (son of Charles Merreil and Sarah Finiey). Born 1847, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Came to Utah 1852, Captain Weeks company.
Married Martha Ann Campkin May 6, 1872, Salt Lake Endowment house (daughter of Isaac Campkin, died at St. Louis, Mo., en route to Utah, and Martha Webb, both of England, latter a pioneer Nov. 9, 1856, James G. Wiilie handcart company). She was born Jan. 15, 1854. Their children: Charles M. b. May 22, 1873; Isaac George b. Sept. 24, 1874; Joseph L. b. Jan. 28, 1876; Jonathan b. Sept. 20, 1877: Martha Henrietta b. March 17, 1879; Archibald b. Aug. 5, 1881; James Ruben b. Juiy 25, 1883; Sarah S. b. Dec. 26, 1884; Nancy M. b. Oct. 13, 1886: Benjamin S. C. b. Aug. 4, 1888; Emma Luella b. July 8, 1890; Eiija Vilate b. April 8, 1892: Aibert Ervin b. March 28, 1894.
Moved from Plymouth to West Portage 1872, and served as counseior in the Y. M. M. I. A. at that place; moved to Brigham City 1882, and served as Sunday school teacher, assistant Sunday school superintendent and counselor in the Y. M. M. I. A .; moved to Rich, Bingham Co., Idaho, 1898, where he took an active part in the ward organizations, serving as high priest and high counselor; president Rich branch: moved to Blackfoot 1908. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah 1868. Took an active part in the early Indian troubles, and did much In the upbuilding of the state.
MERRICK, GEORGE (son of James and Elizabeth Mer- rick). Born June 13, 1838, Leamington, Warwickshire, Eng. Came to Utah 1854.
Married Hannah Green, at Pleasant Grove, Utah (daugh- ter of William and Mary Green, former of Pleasant Grove, both of Bridgenorth, Shropshire, England, pioneers 1848).
She was born March 15, 1844. Their children: George W., m. Almeda Davis, m. Elizabeth Edmondson; Mary E., m. Thomas Simpers; Sarah J., m. John Dalton; Ann Eiiza b. Jan. 22, 1870, m. Franklin Anderson Miller; Hannah M., m. John Daiton; James D., m. Esther Miller; John F.
Died Oct. 21, 1885, Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
MERRILL, ALBERT (son of Valentine Merrill, born Jan. 30, 1783, and Lydia Sisson, born Oct. 18, 1786, former of South Norwalk, Fairfield county, Conn., latter of Green Port, Long Island, N. Y.). He was born July 17, 1815, on Long Island, N. Y. Came to Utah Sept. 13, 1852, Captaln Howell company.
Marrled Margaret Ann Richardson March 21, 1836 (daugh- ter of William Richardson and Ann Jones), who was born Nov. 15, 1816, and came to Utah with husband. Their chii- dren: Amanda b. Sept. 10, 1837, d. 1846; Alonzo b. July 23, 1839, d. 1846; Clarence b. May 18, 1841, m. Bathsheba Smith Jan. 3, 1861, m. Julia Feishaw Dec. 7, 1867, and Isabeiie M. Harris Oct. 8, 1879; Franklin b. March 17, 1843, m. Elizabeth Peck; Austin b. Oct. 8, 1844; Aifred b. Aug. 6, 1846, d. infant; Albert b. Oct. 10, 1848, d. 1870; Margarct Elinor b. Dec. 19, 1850, d. 1904; Marion b. March 29, 1853, m. Lydia A. Young Jan. 27, 1873; Melvilie b. 1855, d. Infant; Irene b. Jan. 14, 1855, d. 1864; Alice b. Sept. 28, 1859, d. 1865; Austin, d. Infant. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Married Frances Machin Oct. 21, 1860, Salt Lake City (daughter of George Machin and Sarah Mermick), who was born Sept. 15, 1843, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng. Their chil- dren: Annetta b. Aug. 5, 1863, m. William Lunnen June 16, 1881; Valentine b. April 22, 1865, d. infant; Ada b. April 6, 1866, m. John Barrows; Annie b. May 19, 1868, m. Jake Mahone; Mark Earnest b. Jan. 10, 1870, m. Jane Norris; Clara b. Aug. 13, 1871, m. William Thompson Feb. 1901; Leo Sisson b. Feb. 4, 1873, d. infant.
President 16th quorum seventies, Salt Lake City; mis- sionary to eastern statcs 1841-44 and 1869-70; ordained patriarch May 7, 1873. Captain of Hardie Independent Riflc Company 1856, and major of battalion 1857 in Nauvoo Leg- ion; captain of 17 families of Captain Howell company. which arrived in Utah Septemher, 1852. Farmer. Pioneer hat manufacturer of Utah. Died Nov. 1, 1873, Salt Lake City.
MERRILL, CLARENCE (son of Albert Merrill and Margaret Ann Richardson). Born May 18, 1841, South Norwalk, Fair- feld county, Conn. Came to Utah September, 1852, Captain Howeli company.
Married Bathsheba Smith Jan. 3, 1861, Salt Lake City (daughter of George Aibert Smith and Bathsheba W. Biglow of Nauvoo, Iii., former pioneer July 24, 1847, Brig- ham Young company, the latter 1849, Captain Jones com- pany). She was born Aug. 14, 1844. Their children: An- neiia b. Dec. 19, 1861, d. infant; Leiia b. Scpt. 6, 1863, m. David R. Allen; George Aibert b. Feh. 2, 1866, d. aged 33; Alice b. Jan. 2, 1868, m. George H. Horne; Maud b. Feb. 7,
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1870, m. B. T. Lioyd; Margarett M. b. Feb. 5, 1872, m. Joseph A. Fisher; Clarence Jr. b. Jan. 7, 1874, m. Louisa Amott; 1rene b. June 4, 1876, m. Stephen L. Richards; Alton b. July 15, 1878, d. aged 14 months; John H. b. Feb. 28, 1880, m. Marie Rounds; Joseph S. b. May 8, 1882 (killed April 23, 1913, in railroad accident), m. Jennie Nordvall; Thomas S. b. March 6, 1884, m. Mary Ridges; Lewis Bigler b. July 30, 1887; Charies S. b. April 27, 1890. Family home Salt Lake City and Fillmore, Utah.
Married Julia Felshaw Dec. 7, 1867, at Sait Lake City (daughter of William Felshaw and Mary Harriett Gilbert of New York, pioneers fall of 1851). She was born June 27, 1832. Their children: Frank F. h. Sept. 30, 1868, m. Frede- reka Pouison, m. Elizabeth A. Petersen; Luta F., b. Aug. 3, 1870, d. aged 15.
Married Isabelle M. Harris Oct. 8, 1879, at St. George, Utah (daughter of Charles Harris and Louisa Hall), who was born April 15, 1861. Their children: Albert b. Feb. 16, 1881, m. Rosella Gertrude Seely; Horace G. b. July 19, 1882, m. Murl Miller.
Member 16th quorum seventies; high priest. First lieu- tenant to Major John L. Smith of Nauvoo Legion. Member city council of Fillmore two terms; superintendent schools of Piute county. Telegraph operator; hatmaker; farmer; stockraiser; merchant.
MERRILL, MARION (son of Aibert Merriil and Margaret Ann Richardson). Born March 29, 1853, Provo, Utah.
Married Lydia Young Jan. 27, 1873, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Young and Sarah McCleave, former pio- neer Oct. 22, 1847, latter 1853). She was born Nov. 7, 1854. Their children: Lydia Mable b. Dec. 17, 1873, died; Madelon b. May 18, 1875, m. Frank W. Merrili Sept. 9, 1893; Nellie Marie b. Feb. 14, 1877, died; John b. April 27, 1881, m. Jessie Busby April 2, 1906; Sarah b. March 22, 1884, m. Joseph E. McGinty Nov. 21, 1901; Albert b. Feb. 22, 1892. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Miner; owner of "Bill Nye" mine at Deep Creek, Utah.
MERRILL, AUSTIN S. (son of Epaphreas Merrill and Sarah Taylor of New York). Born 1805, in Massachusetts. Came to Utah 1848, Lorenzo Snow company.
Married Laura W. Harris (daughter of Joseph Harris, pioneer). Their children: Laura C., m. Jehu Cox; Ira E., m. Lucinda Olmsted; Horatio H., m. Jane Webb; Solo- mon S., m. Lucinda Jane Olmstead; Sarah C., m. Aquilla Noble; Austin T. m. Mary Hatton; Freborn S., m. Mary Davis. Family home Smithfield, Utah.
MERRILL, SOLOMON S. (son of Austin S. Merrili and Laura W. Harris). Born 1840, Wili county, Ill.
Married Lucinda Jane Olmsted Sept. 26, 1862, Smithfield, Utah (daughter of Hyrum Oimsted and Eliza Winters), who was born 1841, Hancock county, 1li. Their children: Elias S. b. 1864, m. Melvina Scott 1889; Mary T. b. 1866, m. John F. Hillyard 1886; American C. b. 1867, m. J. A. Rainey 1886; Abarbara E. b. 1873, m. William Hawk 1894; Grace A. b. 1879, m. George Cunningham 1897; Elsie 1. b. 1881, m. Pearis Raymond 1897; Warren L. b. 1885, m. Mary Hali 1906.
Minuteman in early Indian troubles, in the course of which he was wounded.
MERRILL, EDWIN DE LAFAYETTE (son of Oren Merrill, born 1805, and Emily P. Merrill, born Feb. 2, 1804, of New York-married 1825). He was born Jan. 8, 1836, Genesee county, N. Y. Came to Utah in 1851, Captain Williams mer- chandise train.
Married Eliza Ann Perkins (daughter of Lewis Perkins), who was born 1840, married 1863, died 1872. Their chil- dren: Edwin D. b. June 1871; Emily C. b. 1869, m. Samuel Hargraves.
Ordained elder 1862; president Y. M. M. 1. A. four years. Minuteman several years; took part in severai raids against the Indians; enlisted in U. S. service, Lot Smith company; guard for Brigham Young. Has six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
MERRILL, HORATIO HIARRIS (son of Austin Taylor Mer- rill, born 1805, in Massachusetts, and Laura Wilder Harris). He was born Jan. 3, 1834, Aiden, Erie county, N. Y. Came to Utah in 1850.
Married Jannette Webb July 28, 1861 (daughter of Charles Young Webb and Margaret Allen), who was born Oct. 24, 1876. Their children: Laura Margaret b. Oct. 13, 1863, m. Samuel C. Weeks Nov. 8, 1880; Horatio Epaphras b. Dec. 13, 1865, d. Sept. 12, 1884. Family home Smithfield, Utah.
Married Martha Mouritsen Dec. 24, 1866, at Sait Lake City (daughter of Lars Mouritsen and Maren Sorensen, pioneers September, 1859, Captain Nibley company). She was born Nov. 11, 1851, in Denmark. Their children: Joseph Harris h. March 10, 1868, m. Grace Emma Hale June 21, 1894, in. Katie Eliza Haie Sept. 6, 1889; Martin Herman b. Jan. 20, 1870, d. Aug. 16, 1870.
Married Sarah Ann Smith (daughter of John Giover Smith and Margaret Ailen Webb), who was born Sept. 4, 1858, Mili Creck, Utah. Their children: Robert Wilson b. June 4, 1879; Ann Eliza b. July 27, 1881, d. Dec. 4, 1894; 1ra La- fayette h. Jan. 27, 1885, m. Jessie Saphronia Smith Oct. 9, 1907; Ivin Alien b. Aug. 30. 1886, m. Carey Gray Jan. 30, 1909; Margaret b. Oct. 4, 1888, m. Baius Hendricks May 25,
1902; Austin Smith b. Sept. 4, 1891, m. Ciara Larsen Aug. 30, 1910.
Member 17th quorum seventies. Located at Big Cotton- wood; moved to Smithfield in early '60s. Pioneer wheel- wright and carpenter of Smithfield. Fifer in first martial band. Moved to Pima, Ariz., where he was shot from am- bush and killed by Indians, Dec. 4, 1894.
MERRILL, JOSEPH HARRIS (son of Horatio Harris Mer- rill and Martha Mouritsen). Born March 10, 1868, at Smith- field, Utah.
Married Katie Eliza Haie Sept. 6, 1889 (daughter of Alma Helaman Hale and Sarah Annie Clark), who died June 29, 1890.
Married Grace Emma Hale June 21, 1894 (daughter of Aima Helaman Hale and Sarah Annie Clark), who was born March 16, 1873, Grantsville, Utah. Their children: Leland Haie b. May 19, 1895; Leonard Mouritsen b. Nov. 27, 1896; Melvin Horatio b. Jan. 14, 1899; Joseph Ernest b. Dec. 27, 1901; Alma Harold b. Jan. 6, 1904; DeMar b. July 14, 1905; Kenneth b. April 25, 1907; Katie Anona b. July 26, 1910; Donald Gower b. Sept. 20, 1912.
Missionary to Samoan 1siands 1890, where he was instru- mental in opening up severai branches of the church and presided over Savil conference; released April 25, 1894; sec- retary and later one of the presidents of 17th quorum seven- ties; president of 147th quorum seventies; second mission to Samoa 1901-02; presided over the mission there. Moved from Smithfield, Utah, to Groveland, Idaho, 1894. Member Blackfoot stake Sunday school board three years; and of Y. M. M. I. A. three years. Farmer,
MERRILL, JUSTIN J. (son of Samuei J. and Phebe Odeil Merrill of Salt Lake City, Utah). Born Feb. 18, 1806, Byron, Genesee county, N. Y. Came to Utah September, 1848, Wil- lard Richards company.
Married Camilla Wirack in 1840, Pawpaw, Pawpaw Grove, De Kalb county, 1ll. (daughter of Jacob and Camilla Wirack of Nauvoo, lil., pioneers July 24, 1847). She was born Oct. 3, 1817. Their children: George G .; Justin J .; Maryette; Lucy; Julia; Jacob; Samuei J .; Jedediah; Morgan; Parme- lia, d. chiid. Family home Smithfield, Cache Co., Utah,
Farmer. Died Jan. 14, 1887, Smithfield, Utah.
MERRILL, GEORGE G. (son of Justin J. and Carmilia Wirack, Salt Lake City). Born March 17, 1841, Nauvoo, Ili. Came to Utah in 1848, Wiliard Richards company.
Married Alice Smith May 30, 1864, Smithfield, Utah (daugh- ter of Barnett and Delilah Hilock Smith of Logan, Cache Co., Utah. Came to Utah August, 1863, William B. Preston company). She was born Jan. 14, 1845. Their children: George Wallace b. July 31, 1865; Sylvia b. Oct. 14, 1867; Alice Adelia b. Feb. 10, 1870; Josephine b. Juiy 5, 1872, and Frank b. Nov. 8, 1874, d. child; Maud Milly b. Sept. 13, 1877; Catie b. March 7, 1880; William Leroy b. Sept. 3, 1882; Delilah May b. May 6, 1885; Florence Ione b. Oct. 7, 1887; Rada Rane b. Feb. 11, 1895. Family home Smithfield, Utah. Missionary to Omaha 1863-65. Marshal of Smithfield for 10 years. Farmer.
MERRILL, MARRINER WOOD (son of Nathan Merriii and Sarah Ann Reynolds of Sackville, N. B., Canada). Born Sept. 25, 1832, Sackville. Came to Utah September, 1853, William Atkinson company.
Married Sarah Ann Atkinson Nov. 11, 1853, Sait Lake City (daughter of William Atkinson and Phoebe Campbell of Sackville, pioneers September, 1853, William Atkinson com- pany). She was born Sept. 28, 1834. Their children: Phoebe Ann, m. James R. McNeil; Marriner Wood, Jr., in. Mary M. Cardon, m. Lucina Shepard; Thomas Hazen, m. Emma B. Olsen, m. Margaret W. Thompson; Alma, m. Almira E. and Rebecca Hendricks; Rhoda Louisa, m. William S. Hendricks; Clarissa; William, m. Lucy Cardon; Louis Edgar, m. Clara Hendricks, m. Carrie Jane; Amos Newlove, m, Eliza Drys- daie.
Married Cyrene Standiey June 5, 1856, Salt Lake City (daughter of Alexander Standiey and Philinda Upton of Nauvoo, 111., pioneers 1852). She was born May 1, 1840. Their children: Nathan Alexander; Healon, m. William H. Jackson; Pariey, m. Mary Jackson, m. Emma Griffeth; Elia Rebecca, m. Joseph M. Kerr; Alonzo David, m. Luisina Whit- tle; Ida, m. Peter E. VanOrden; Ezra J., m. Mary McCann; Alice.
Married Aimira Jane Bainbridge April 1, 1865, Sait Lake City (daughter of Fredrick Bainbridge and Elizabeth Pond), who was born Aug. 27, 1849. Their children: Charies. Ed- ward, m. Ortencia and Chioe Hendricks; Elizabeth Aimira, m. James W. Hendricks; Heber Kimbaii, m. Ora Dudiey; Albert Marion, m. Julia Lewis; Lewis Alfred, m. Effle En- sign; Lorin Asa, m. Laura Reese; Fredrick Whitmore, m. Ida Homer; Emma 1rene, m. Joseph Sharp; Preston Reyn- oids, m. Millie Lowe; Aivaretta, m. George A. Lewis.
Married Maria Loenza Kingsbury Oct. 4, 1867, Sait Lake City (daughter of Joseph C. Kingsbury and Loenza Pond), who was born Sept. 19, 1852. Their children: Joseph Fran- cis, m. Annie Laura Hyde; Hyrum Willard, m. Bessie Ciuff; Hattie Loenza, m. Andrew Morrison; Laura Vilate, m. Clarence Funk; Lucy Aicene, m. James W. Funk; Newei Alvin; Ambrose Pond, m. Lydia Stevens; Melvin Clarence; Nellie Maria, m. Erastus Johnson; Lenora Evaline.
Married Elna Jonson Feb. 11, 1885, Logan, Utah (daughter of Peter Jonson and Eisa Sajer Carlson of Sweden, who came to Utah 1882). She was born Oct. 30, 1863. Their
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children: Elna b. Jan. 29, 1886, m. Victor Johnson April 1905; Hilda b. Feb. 7, 1889, m. Thomas W. Richards Aug. 28, 1907; Loretta b. Nov. 13, 1891; Luella b. June 17, 1896; Wil- ford b. Aug. 22, 1898. Family home Riehmond, Utah.
One of the most prominent and personally well-known men of hls day, a counselor to thousands, a peripatetle traveler and Intermittent visitor. Past Utah histories are strangely brief concerning this wonderfully unique charae- ter, as only a glimpse here and there is given of his activi- ties. Bishop of Richmond July 1861-79; first counselor to Willlam B. Preston In stake presidency 1879-84; first coun- selor to Charles O. Card in stake presidency 1884-89; presi- dent Logan temple 1884-1906. Oct. 4, 1889, on reorganization of first presidency, with Anton H. Lund and Abraham H. Cannon, he was called to apostleshlp of the council of the twelve, succeeding the revered veteran Erastus Snow. In 1899, though a incmber of the council of the twelve to solve a difficult problem, he was appointed president of Cache stake, which office he held until the division of the stake in 1901. Member of the B. Y. College board for a number of years, 1896-1906; member of Agricultural College board nearly four years. Member Utah legislature 1876 and 1878, the first term In the lower house and the second In the councli (senate); member county court Cache county for 10 years. One of the subcontractors on C. P., and succeeded Moses Thatcher as superintendent of Utah Northern in the '70's; then as contractor built this railroad from Franklin, Idaho, to Butte, Mont., 1877-81. Died Feb. 6, 1906, Rich- mond, Utah.
MERRILL, THOMAS HAZEN (son of Marriner Wood Mer- rill and Sarah Ann Atkinson). Born June 11, 1859, Boun- tlful, Utah.
Marrled Emma Boletta Olsen Aprll 7, 1881, Salt Lake City (daughter of Christopher Marenus Oisen of Denmark and Caroline Christina Johnson of Norway), who was born Feb. 2, 1862. Thelr children: Thomas Hazen b. Nov. 25, 1885, d. May 26, 1897; Roscoe Cyril b. May 24, 1888; Edna Boletta b. Sept. 21, 1891; Veda Adelia b. May 3, 1894; Emma. Gwen- dollne b. Feb. 3, 1897; Reno Olsen b. June 6. 1899; Irma Bernelce b. Jan. 16, 1903; Osmond Marriner b. Sept. 2, 1906.
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