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First located at Mill Creek. When the Mill Creek ward was organized in 1850, hs was set apart as bishop of that ward, which position he held to his death. County com- missioner 1850. He was known to be a hard worker and a keen business man, and succeeded In accumulating consider- able worldly goods. Nearly, if not all of the main water ditches lying north of Big Cottonwood Creek were laid out by him, with an old water level and a teakettle that he used for an Instrument. During his life as a commissioner he opened all of the roads both ways across the valley, and the present system of roads Is due to his foresight and judgment.
MILLER, REUBEN PARLEY (son of Reuben Miller and Rhoda Ann Letts). Born Dec. 22, 1844. Beech Creek, LaSalle county, Ill. Came to Utah 1848.
Marrled Margaret Gardner Oct, 10, 1868 (daughter of Robert Gardner and Jane McCune, ploneers October, 1847, Edward Hunter company). She was born Sept. 11, 1844, and came to Utah with parents. Their children: Reuben Edgar b. Oct. 30, 1869, m. Janetta McMillan; m. Elizabeth Dixon; Robert Gardner b. April 20, 1872, d. Nov. 29, 1878; David b. June 19, 1873, d. July 31, 1873; Urlah George b. Nov. 28, 1874, m. Rosamond Carlisle; Margaret May b. May 7, 1878, d. June 12, 1878; Edith Lyle b. Aug. 7, 1879; Melvin Parley b. April 30, 1882, m. Cora Brugger; Ernest Tay b. April 30, 1884, d. Dec. 20, 1892. Family home Mill Creek, Utah.
Member Nauvoo Legion from early 1860 until Its disorgan- ization 1870; 1862 was called by President Lincoln to guard mall route; crossed plains in all 13 times, making six trips for Immigrants; 1867-68, freighted to Los Angeles; 1871, with his brother, Melvin, entered Cheny Creek in the cattle business; 1876 they entered Castle Valley where they established a flourishing sheep and cattle industry; also engaged in farming, manufacturing and mercantile business. Just previous to his death, he secured controlling Interest in what was known as the Inter-Mountain Milling Company. Dled March 27, 1891.
MILLER, URIAH GEORGE (son of Reuben Parley Miller and Margaret Gardner). Born Nov, 28, 1874, Mill Creek, Utah.
Married Rosamond Pearl Carlisle (daughter of Joseph Carlisle and Isabell Sharp, marrled 1853, St. Louis, Mo., and came to Utah same year). She was born July 29, 1875. Their children: Uriah Lynn b. Dec. 12, 1902; Marvin George b. Sept. 2, 1905.
Missionary to northern states June 2, 1896 to Dec. 21. 1898: missionary to West Mountain mining district Nov. 15, 1899, and remaincd there until the Granite stake was organized, when he was chosen second counselor in the Y. M. M. I. A. When Murray first ward was organized Oct. 28, 1900, he was chosen as bishop; released January, 1909,
on account of Ill health. Engaged In frultgrowing and gen- eral farming on Provo bench. President and manager Utah Products Company at Murray. Membsr school board. School teacher In Salt Lake City 1895-96. Graduate of University of Utah, 1895.
MILLER, WILLIAM (son of Seth Miller and Martha Tilden of Avon, N. Y.). Born Jan. 8, 1914, Avon, N. Y. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1849, with his own company.
Married Marilla Lucretia Johnson Dec. 27, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of Aaron Johnson and Polly Zerviah Kelsey, of Nauvoo, Iil .; came to Utah September, 1850, the former's own company). She was born Oct. 12, 1830. Their child; Wm. Alonzo, died. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Married Phoebe Scott May 4, 1834, Avon, N. Y. She was born Aug. 19, 1816. Their children: George; Rebecca Scott. Married Emeline Potter Feb. 7, 1846. She was born May 18, 1828.
Married Annie Lewis Sept. 8, 1859. She was born July 23, 1837.
Married Jane Lewis Oct. 22, 1864. She was born Nov. 20, 1840.
Member second quorum seventles; missionary to England 1860-68; president of Utah stake. Probate judge Utah county. Merchant; farmer; stockraiser, Died Aug. 7, 1875, Provo, Utah.
MILLETT, ARTEMUS (son of Artemus Millett and Susan- nah Peters of Kirtland, Ohio). Born June 15, 1836, Kirt- land, Ohio. Came to Utah In 1856, independent company.
Married Nancy Jane Beal Oct. 11, 1865, at Glenwood, Utah (daughter of William Beal and Clarissa Allen of Glenwood, Utah; came to Utah In 1850, Independent company). Sbe was born Oct. 22, 1846. Thelr children: Artemus b. Dec. 4, 1866; Franklyn W. b. Sept. 23, 1868, m. Caroline Jarmin; Charley William b. April 18, 1871, m. Ethel Larson; Emma Maria b. Nov. 4, 1873, m, Edwin Lytle; Susan Harrlett b. Aug. 15, 1876, m. Melvin Af Court; Ellza Lemira b. Ivov. 4, 1878, m. William E. Barney; Paul Alma b. Dec. 12, 1880, m. Effie May Burr; Clarice Effis b. June 21, 1883, m. Joseph Hill, m. Elwood Davis; Sarah Jane b. April 19, 1885; Ella Augusta b. Aug. 15, 1887, m. Arthur Newell; Lenora Nancy b. Feb. 18, 1887, m. Clarence Kofford.
Farmer and fruitgrower. Died Oct. 31, 1902, Provo.
MILLETT, PAUL ALMA (son of Artemus Millett and Nancy Jane Beal). Born Dec. 12, 1880, Spring Valley, Nev. Came to Utah May, 1900.
Marrled Effic May Burr Dec. 9, 1903, at Mantl, Utah (daughter of Henry Uriah Burr and Julla Carolins Beal of Grass Valley, Utah). She was born April 1, 1883. Thelr children: Maggie Edna b. Sept. 14, 1904; Lorin Elmer b. July 7, 1906; Archle Levon b. Oct. 18, 1908; Orson Paul b. Nov. 1, 1910; Hazel Ruby b. Nov, 13, 1912. Family home Provo, Utah.
High priest; assistant superintendent Sharon Sunday school 1903-11: superintendent 1911; bishop's counselor. Fruitgrower and farmer.
MILLS, CHARLES EDMOND THOMAS (son of Charles Mills and Frances Farr of Southampton, Eng.). Born Jan. 14, 1838, Southampton. Came to Utah Oct. 11, 1861, Willlam Wright independent freight company.
Married Eliza Harriet Balley at Southampton (daughter of Francis and Eliza Bailey of Southampton; they came to Utah in 1869). She was born Sept. 22, 1838. Their children: Charles Frank b. Dec. 14, 1861, m. Caroline Danlels; Alonzo Alvin b. Aug. 31, 1863, m. Pamelia Hoyt; Eiiza Jane b. Aug. 23, 1865, m. William Crittenden; Mary Ellen b. June 4, 1867, d. June 5, 1878; Samuel James b. Oct. 2, 1869, m. Olive Irene Crittenden; Ella Loulsa b. Oct. 5, 1871, d. May 22, 1878; Maud Elizabeth b. April 6, 1873, m. Andrew Peterson; Albert Edmond b. Nov. 8, 1874, m. Martha Ann Wilkinson; Walter Louls b. July 18, 1876, d. Dec. 21, 1876; Ezra Thomas b. Jan. 15, 1878, d. Dec. 2, 1878; Amy Clara b. Nov. 9, 1879, d. Feb. 24, 1893. Family home Hoytsville, Utah.
County superintendent of Sunday schools. County super- intendent of schools.
MILLS, ALBERT EDMOND (son of C. E. T. Mills and Eliza Harriet Bailey). Born Nov. 8, 1874, Hoytsville, Utah.
Married Martha Ann Wilkinson June 27, 1906, Salt Lake City (daughter of Joseph and Martha Ann Wilkinson of Hoytsville, ploneers of 1862 and 1869, respectively). Shs was born April 7, 1883. Their children: Gracs Bernics b. April 27, 1907; Alice Afton b. Sept. 15, 1908; Emnia b. Sept. 18, 1910, Family home Hoytsville, Utah.
Stake ald In Y. M. M. I. A .; second counselor In stake Y. M. M. I. A.
MILLS, RICHARD ISAAC (son of Thomas Mills and Ann Stevens of Walsall, Staffordshire, Eng.). Born Nov. 25, 1836, Birmingham, Warwickshire, Eng. Came to Utah in 1859.
Married Charlotts Glles Oct. 27, 1861, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Giles and Charlotte Napper of Walsall; the former died at Green River, latter came to Utah in 1863), Sbe was born Oct. 4, 1839. Their children; James
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Thomas: Charlotte Ann: Sarah Jane; Richard Isaac. Family home West Weber, Utah.
High priest; ward teacher; Sunday school superintendent. Died Jan, 28, 1910, West Weber.
MILLS, JAMES T. (son of Richard Isaac Miiis and Charlotte Giles). Born Jan. 29, 1863, West Weber.
Married Sarah Buck March 29, 1895, Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Buck and Hannah Chantrey, pioneers 1866, Thomas E, Ricks company). She was born Jan. 8, 1874. Family home, West Weber.
Member 108th quorum seventies; missionary to Society Islands 1899-01; president elders quorum of Bannock stake 1899; assistant Sunday school superintendent; ward teacher. Farmer.
MILLS. THOMAS. Born April 4, 1814, Radcliff, Lancaster- shire, Eng.
Married Alice Alien in 1838, at Radcliff. She was born April 14, 1819, and died July 14, 1891, at Mt. Pleasant, Utah. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1862, James S. Brown company. Their children: Mary and James, d. infants; Mary Ann. m. James Alien; Elizabeth, m. Joseph Page; Alice, m. Joseph Page; William, died; Samuel, m. Mary Jane Winegar; Sarah Jane, d. infant.
Died Sept. 5. 1858, Aiton, Iii.
MILNER, STANLEY B. (son of John Milner and Sarah S. Bark of Lancaster, Wis.). Born Jan. 11, 1850, Little Grant, Wis. Came to Utah in June, 1891.
Married Truth Campbell, Sept. 26, 1875, Atlantic. Cass Co., Iowa (daughter of Stanton A. Campbell and Theresa Lamson of Mt. Washington, Mass), who was born Sept. 23, 1852. Their children: Archibald C. b. June 8, 1877; Ciarence E .; Joy S., m. Hazel Robinson. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Promoter of the irrigation on the Snake river, in Idaho. President Twin Falls Irrigation Company. Mining and reclamation. Died May 2, 1901, Sait Lake City.
MILNER, ARCHIBALD C. (son of Stanley B. Milner and Truth Campbeli). Born June 8. 1877, Atlantic, Iowa. Came to Utah in 1891. Resides at Sait Lake City.
Mining and reclamation operator.
MITCHELL, HEZEKIAHI (son of Thomas Mitchell and Martha Haigh, of Bolton, Lancastershire, Eng.). Born May 31. 1810, Simondly, near Stockport, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 29, 1854, James Brown company.
Married Sarah Mallinson, Oct. 7, 1832. Manchester, Lan- castershire, Eng. (daughter of John Mallinson and Mary Shaw Mallinson, of Pitsmoor [near Sheffield], Yorkshire, Eng.). She was born Nov. 16, 1810. Their children: Martin Luther, d. infant; Frederick Augustus Herman Frank, m. Margaret Thompson; Lavinia, m. James Brown; m. John Hor- rocks; Manti Ann, d. infant; Maria, m. - and Ed. G. Hor- rocks; Elizabeth, m. Ed. G. Horrocks: Ebeneza, d. infant; Sarah Ann, m. Joseph Graham; m. Winslow Farr; Priscilla Victoria, m. Rasmus Christianson. Family resided Tooele, Ogden and Salt Lake City.
High priest; counselor in the bishopric of 1st ward, Salt Lake City, Utah, at the time of demise. Machinist; farmer. Died Sept. 25, 1872, Salt Lake City, Utah.
MITCHELL, FREDERICK AUGUSTUS HERMAN FRANK (son of Hezekiah Mitchell and Sarah Maliinson Mitchell). Born July 14, 1835. Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng. Came to Utah September, 1854, James Brown company.
Married Margaret Thompson Nov. 15. 1855, Salt Lake City (daughter of Raiph Thompson and Ann Bently of Nauvoo, Ill., and later of St. Louis, Mo., pioneers September, 1852). She was born Jan. 31, 1840, Alston, Cumberland, Eng. Their children: Margaret Ann b. Aug. 28. 1859. m. Alfred H. Caine; Emnily Lavinia b. July 13, 1861, d. infant; Ella b. Jan. 18. 1864, m. Lafayette Grant Burton; Francis Laura b. March 20, 1866, m. Alexander McMaster: Fredcrick Au- gustus b. Dec. 30. 1867, d. infant; Eleanor Mary b. June 20. 1870, m. Hyrum Mickle Blackhurst; Ida Rachel b. Sept. 24, 1872; Herman Frank b. Oct. 18, 1874, m. Mary Maude Thomp- son: Ralph Thompson b. Feb. 4, 1877, m. Sarah Oliver Yeates; Alfred Hezekiah b. March 26, 1879, m. Beatrice Carlisle: Milton Reuben b. Jan. 21, 1883, m. Helena Belinken; Edgar Bentley b. Sept. 13, 1885, m. La Prile Barber. Family resided Salt Lake City and Logan, Utah.
Member of 27th and 57th quorum seventies; missionary to Hawaiian Islands 1856-8 and 1873-5, to Great Britain 1899- 1902; presided over Hawaiian mission from 1873-5; member of council 57th quorum seventy from 1860-1902: counselor in the high priest quorum of Cache stake of Zion; second counselor in bishopric of 13th ward, Salt Lake City; super- intendent of Sunday school, twentieth ward, Salt Lake City. County surveyor Summit Co., Utah; commissioner to io- cate University lands, territory of Utah; deputy U. S. mineral surveyor 1887-1900. Merchant; civil engineer; farmer. Family home Logan, Utah.
MITCHELL, ALFRED HEZEKIAH (son of Frederick Au- gustus Herman Frank Mitchell and Margaret Thompson). Born March 26, 1879, Salt Lake City ..
Married Beatrice Carlisie Nov. 19. 1902, Logan, Cache Co., Utah (daughter of John G. Carlisle, pioneer 1855, Wm, S.
Godbe company, and Margaret Kewley, who came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, Edward Martin company, of Logan, Utah). She was born April 13, 1882. Their children: Beatrice b. Sept. 5, 1903; Lavinia b. Sept. 13, 1905; Margaret b. Nov. 3, 1908; Alfred Hezekiah b. June 19, 1911. Family home Logan, Utah. Member of 8th quorum elders of Cache stake of Zion; second of 8th quorum of eiders. Barber.
MITTON, SAMUEL CROWTHER (son of William Mitton and Hannah Crowther). Born May 27, 1835, Halifax, Yorkshire. Eng. Came to Utah 1857.
Married Mary Ann Bailey Dec. 25, 1861. Their children: Ann Maria; Samuel B .: John: William Edwin; Mary Ann. Family home Wellsville, Cache Co., Utah. Died Dec. 27, 1902, Logan, Utah.
MITTON, SAMUEL BAILEY (son of Samuel C. Mitton and Mary Ann Bailey). Born March 21, 1863, at Wellsville.
Married Mary Hawkins March 28, 1888 (daughter of William E. Hawkins and Margaret Hawkins). Their chil- dren: William Edwin; Ada: Annie; Leroy; Mary; Ruby. Family resided Welisville and Logan, Utah.
MOFFAT, DAVID KAY (son of Alexander Moffat and Cath- erine Kay of Scotland). Born Dec. 30, 1811, Parish of In- veresk (Junction). Scotiand. Came to Utah Aug. 27, 1860, Daniel Robison handcart company.
Married Janet Leishman July 1, 1842, Penston, Scotland (daughter of William Leishman and Janet Donaldson of Penston), who was born Sept. 10, 1816. Their children: Janet b. May 17, 1843, m. John McLain; Catherine b. Nov. 4, 1844; Joseph S. b. June 16, 1846, m. Mary Jane Brown; Wil- liam b. Feb. 11, 1848, m. Eliza Barnes; Christine b. March 26, 1850, m. Henry Grow; Alexander D., m. Mattie Dewey; Marian, m. Manassa Williams; Millen A. b. Oct. 9, 1856, m. May Kim- ball; Mary J., m. Lorin Eldredge. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Laborer and coal miner. Died 1885.
MOFFAT, JOSEPH S. (son of David Kay Moffat and Janet Leishman). Born June 16, 1846, Crofthead, Scotland.
Married Mary Jane Brown Dec. 7, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Robert Brown and Mary Dearden of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1847), who was born Dec. 12, 1849, and died February, 1881. Their children: David W. b. March 26, 1870, m. Sarah E. Howe; Mary M. b. Sept. 26, 1872, m. Thomas H. Jenkins: Percy D. b. May 4, 1875, m. Kate John- son: Joseph S. b. March 31, 1878, m. Mary E. Karl; Mary Jane. d. Feb. 1881. Family home Meadowvilie, Utah.
Married Lois B. Gunn Jan. 5, 1886, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of John C. and Caroline B. Gunn of Sait Lake City, pio- neers August, 1860), who was born March 7. 1858. Their children: Caroline B. b. Sept., 1886, m. Martin Kearl; John Kay b. May, 1888. m. Hannah Robinson; Lois L. b. June, 1889, m. Lawrence Johnson; Clarence G. b. Aug., 1890; Lucile J. b. Dec., 1891; Janet L. b. March, 1894, m. Simon Thornick; Roy A. b. July, 1896; Ralph S. b. Sept., 1898. Family home Meadowviile, Utah.
Justice of peace; school trustee. Rancher; stockraiser.
MOLEN JESSE. Came to Utah Oct. 2, .1847, Jedediah M. Grant company.
Married Lurania Huffaker. Their children: Margaret Ann, m. Orris Murdock; Alexander C., d. aged 4; Simpson M., in. Jane Hyde; James Weslcy, m. Jane Stoddard; Francis Marion, m. Emma Lawrence; Docey E., m. John Lott; Sophrona R., m. John Reese; Hannah E., m. Benson Roper; Nancy Jane, d. aged 3; Michael W., m. Eunice Lowry; Ginevra E., m. Stephen Weeks Ross, Jr .; Martha M., m. David Grant; Mary E., m. George Murdock. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Elder. Farmer. Died at Sait Lake City.
MOLEN, MICHAEL W. (son of Jesse Moien and Lurania Huffaker). Born Jan. 15, 1842, Camp Creek, Bureau county, Ill. Came to Utah with father.
Married Eunice L. Lowry Aug. 14, 1879 (daughter of John Lowry and Sarah Jane Brown, who were married Nov. 27, 1850, at Manti, Utah; former pioneer September, 1847, the latter July 29, 1847, with contingent Mormon Bat- talion company). She was born April 16, 1860, at Manti, Utah. Their children: Michael Kenneth b. April 15, 1882, m. Minerva Richards Feb. 14, 1907: Adrienne b. Aug. 6, 1880. m. Walter J. Park Sept. 30, 1903: Jesse Lowry b. Feb. 14, 1884; Simpson Hazeiton b. Aug. 12, 1888, died; Vera b. Dec. 8. 1890; Verda b. Jan. 24, 1893; Ronald Lowry b. Feb. 26, 1896; Mildred b. Sept. 5, 1898, died; Reid Lowry b. Feb. 8, 1901; Sterling Lowry b. Aug. 16, 1903. Family home Ferron, Springville and Mapleton, Utah.
High priest; 1st counselor to Bishop William Taylor of Ferron ward; director of Manti temple. Justice of peace at Ferron; county commissioner of Emery county 1888-89.
MOLEN, MICHAEL KENNETH L. (son of Michael W. Molen and Eunice L. Lowry). Born April 15, 1882, at Fer- ron, Utah.
Married Minerva Richards Feb. 14, 1907 (daughter of Thomas and Adelaid Richards, both of St. Anthony, Idaho). Their child: Mildred b. 1909.
Elder: missionary to southern states 1902-04. Railroad contractor; engaged in implement business.
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MONSON, CHRISTIAN HANS (son of Hans Monson, born September, 1798, and Berte Niisdater, born Aug. 10, 1795, both at Rakkestad, Norway), He was born June 16, 1837, Fredrikstad, Norway. Came to Utah 1857, handcart com- pany.
Married Nilsine Hansen June 29, 1858, who was born Jan. 23, 1823, Copenhagen, Denmark. Their children: Christian b. May 22, 1860, m. Lavina Henson; Hyrum b. March 22, 1862, d. March 22, 1863. Family resided Lehi, Logan and Richmond, Utah.
Married Annie Catherine Peterson April 26, 1861, who was born Sept. 25, 1831, in Denmark. Their children: Joseph b. Feb. 2, 1862, m. Laura Larsen; Annie C. b. Dec. 10, 1863, m. Frank Whitehead; Hans b. June 4, 1866, m. Esther Har- ris; Elizabeth b. June 10, 1868, d. Oct. 25, 1868.
Married Eilen Monson March 16, 1867, Salt Lake City (daughter of Per Monson and Hanna Person; latter pioneer 1862, John R. Murdock company), who was born Sept. 5, 1850, Hufverod, Sogn, Sweden. Their children: Parley Herman b. Oct. 26, 1868, m. Matilda Ljungman June 13, 1890, m. Augusta Axelson Oct. 27, 1900; Charles Andrew b. March 2, 1870, m. Eliza Thomas Nov. 20, 1895; Ellen Marinda b. Dec. 1871, m. William A. Skidmore Dec. 13, 1893; Hyrum Moroni b. Nov. 1873, m. Cecil Funk Jan. 2, 1895; Walter Peter b. June 30, 1875, m. Leona Parksinson Oct. 30, 1896; Brigham b. Aug. 30, 1877, m. Matilda Anderson Nov. 7, 1900; Aaron A. b. Aprii 11, 1879, m. Sarah Kirkup Sept. 26, 1900; Otto J. b. June 20, 1881, m. Mary Burnham June 21, 1905; Bertha Maria b. Aug. 9, 1883, d. Feb. 11, 1901; Lafayette b. Nov. 4, 1886, d. Feb. 12, 1901; Emma Chersta b. Aug. 19, 1888, m. Ernest Gilgen Oet. 19, 1910. Family home Richmond, Utah.
Married Karen Maria Olsen May 2, 1870 (daughter of Ola Nelson and Metha Larsen), who was born Aug. 9, 1843, in Denmark and came to Utah Sept. 10, 1863, William B. Pres- ton company. Family home Richmond, Utah.
Married Ella Jenson Jan. 5, 1874, Salt Lake City (daugh- . ter of Peter Jenson and Boel Shunerson), who was born Oct. 23, 1850, near Malmö, Sweden. Came to Utah July 24, 1873, Erastus Snow company. Their children: Ezra Peter b. Sept. 30, 1874, m. Olive S. Parkinson Oct. 16, 1895; Ema- line b. Oct. 25, 1876, d. Oct. 25, 1876; Ella Evaline b. Oct. 11, 1877, m. Aibert H. Parkinson Oct. 2, 1901; Frederick Lorenzo b. May 2, 1881, m. Maggie Perkins Oct. 4, 1906; Julia Amanda b. June 7, 1883, m. Joseph S. Wright Nov. 30, 1904; Rachel b. Juiy 31, 1885. m. S. W. Alien Dec. 20, 1905; Sarah b. Aug. 5, 1888, m. Wiiliam Whitehead, Jr. Oct. 25, 1905; Franklin Leroy b. Jan. 10, 1891; Willard b. April 11, 1893, d. Nov. 15, 1893; William Aquilla b. Jan. 12, 1895. Family resided at Richmond, Utah, and Franklin, 1daho.
Married Vendla Jacobson Aprii, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Jacobson and Christiana Peterson of Sweden), who was born Nov. 20, 1858, Sweden. Their chil- dren: Josephine b. Oct. 2, 1884, d. June 20, 1902; Ernest E. b. July 22, 1886; Eliza b. Dec. 2, 1887. Family home Rich- mond, Utah.
Senior president 39th quorum seventies; missionary to Scandinavia. First settled at Lehi, moved to Logan, and finaliy settled at Richmond. Guard in Echo canyon 1857- 58; worked on St. George temple; second man to own and operate a planing machine in Utah; owned a saw and pian- ing machine at Franklin, Idaho; pioneer builder and lum- berman. Died Sept. 23, 1896, Richmond, Utah.
MONSON, EZRA PETER (son of Christian Hans Monson and Elia Jenson). Born Sept. 30, 1874, Richmond, Utah.
Married Oiive Smart Parkinson Oct. 16, 1895, Logan, Utah (daughter of Samuel R. Parkinson and Maria Smart), who was born May 25, 1877, Richmond, Utah. Their children: Ezra Parkinson b. Nov. 7, 1896; Matthias Parkinson b. Jan. 10, 1900; Carol Parkinson b. Aug. 5, 1901; Roland Parkin- son b. Aug. 20, 1904; Franklin D. b. Aug. 23, 1906; Irma b. Dec. 31, 1909. Family home Frankiin, 1daho.
Missionary to southern states 1897-99; secretary of 18th quorum seventies; ward cierk at Franklin. Bookkeeper for Oregon Lumber Company 1900-08; entered in general merchandise business at Franklin, Idaho, 1908.
MONTAGUE, LEVI WEST (son of Nathaniel and Lucy Mon- tague of Cambridge, Vt.), who was born Oct. 12, 1806, at Cambridge. Came to Utah 1852.
Married Eiizabeth Durrant Ursula Graves 1859, Salt Lake City (daughter of Daniel Graves and Elizabeth Sarah Baker of Yarmouth, Norfolk, Eng., pioneers 1852), who was born Juiy 24, 1835. Their children: Elizabeth, m. George Corley, m. Thomas Tait; Levi Zenith, m. Louisa Atwood; Sarah, m. Don Carios Snow, m. George Ball; Chariott Louisa, m. John Wiilard Hawkins; Mary Emily, m. Frederick L. Hanson; Edward Ephraim, m. Esther Marriott; Madora, m. Georgo Alisop. Family resided at Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah. Seventy. Shoemaker and farmer. Died 1874, Provo, Utah.
MONTAGUE, EDWARD EPHRAIM (son of Levi W. Mon- tague and Elizabeth Durrant U. Graves). Born April 1, 1866, Payson, Utah.
Married Esther Marriott Jan. 6, 1887, Provo, Utah (daugh- ter of Joseph Marriott and Elizabeth Williams of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1861, 1ra Eidredge company), who was born April 2, 1863. Their children: Wiiiiam Edward b. Nov. 29, 1887; Louis Ciaud b. April 2, 1889; Vivian Elizabeth b. May 14, 1891, m. Lawrence O. Stewart; Floy La Verna b. Aug. 11, 1893, m. John Darwin Walton; Easling Harold b. Oct. 11, 1895; Ralph Waldo b. Oct. 23, 1897; Grace Leona h. April 29, 1900; Marriott West b. Jan. 11, 1903; Warren DeVerie b.
Nov. 14, 1905; Caivin Oriando b. Jan. 20, 1907; Esther Mae, b. Sept. 2, 1908; Elwyn Murrel b. Jan. 31, 1912. Family home Grace, ldaho.
Eider; ward teacher; assistant president deacons quorum; member Y. M. M. 1. A. School trustee seven years. Farmer.
MONTGOMERY, ROBERT (son of Robert Montgomery and Agnes Shepard of Churchtown, 1reiand); born Jan. 7, 1825, at Churchtown. Came to Utah in 1861.
Married Mary Lourie 1846, in Ayrshire, Scotland (daughter of John Lourie and Agnes Gouid of Whitietts Toll, Ayrshire. She was born April 25, 1830. Their children: Agnes, m. John Turner; Sarah, m. Moroni Duke; Mary, m. William Foreman; Robert, m. Sarah Young, m. Elizabeth Lambert; Alexander, died; Livingston, m. Ameila Ann Ciegg; Chris- tine, m. Joseph H. Simthers; Elizabeth, m. W. C. Britt. Fam- iiy home Heber, Utah.
Machinist. Died Jan. 10, 1863 at Heber, Utah.
Mary Lourie's second husband was Joseph Booth, whom she married in 1863, Salt Lake City. Only child was Jose- phine, who married James Rasband.
Mary Lourie's third husband was John Horrocks, whom she married late in 1866 at Sait Lake City. Oniy child was John L. Montgomery, who married Nellie Moulton.
MONTGOMERY, LIVINGSTON (son of Robert Montgomery and Mary Lourie), born March 28, 1858, Waterside, Ayrshire, Scotland. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1862, Homer Duncan com- pany.
Married Amelia Ann Ciegg Dec. 28, 1887, Logan, Utah (daughter of Henry Clegg and Ann Lewis of Heber, Utah, former pioneer 1854, latter 1855). She was born Jan. 19, 1869. Their children: Livingston Clegg, b. Oct. 3, 1888; Mary Ann, b. Dec. 28, 1899, d. March 3, 1891; Francis Ciayton, b. Aug. 7, 1892; Juventa, b. Sept. 1, 1895; Waiter, b. Oct. 3, 1904. Family home Heber, Utah.
Missionary to Indiana 1898-1900; teacher; eider; high councilor. Constable; justice of the peace. Farmer.
MOON, HENRY (son of Robert Moon and Ann Walton of Eccleston, near Shirley, Lancaster, Eng.). Born March 29, 1819, Walton Hall, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1850, John Moon company.
Married Lydia Moon Jan. 30, 1841 in Pennsylvania (daugh- ter of Hugh Moon and Alice Plumb of Eccieston, Eng.), who was born 1811. Their children: John T., m. Catherine Dun- can; Joseph H., m. Alice Puily; Alice Ann, died. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Married Temperance Westwood March 18, 1856, Salt Lake City (daughter of Joseph Westwood and Ann Webly of Groms Grove, Worcestershire, Eng.), who was born Aug. 19, 1839. Their children: Robert H., m. Marriett Smith; Joseph H., m. Mary L. Hess; Hannah T., m. Thomas F. King; Helenora, m. Arthur Hess; Rowenah, m. Thomas J. Udy; Henry M., m. Caroline R. Hess; Edmund, m. Heien 1 .. Bark- duli; Philip W., m. Poily Smith; Leiia O., m. William E. Potter; Mercy E., m. George Q. Udy; Louisa W .; Albert; Frankiin E. Family home Farmington, Utah.
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