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Elder; ward teacher. Farmer and stockraiser.
McKEE, JOSEPH A. (son of William McKce and Sarah Ann Hodgson). Born April 3, 1859, Spanish Fork, Utah.
Married Laura Orser Dec. 28, 1887, Vernal, Utah (daugh- ter of Everet Orser and Mary Amerlca Mecham of Provo, Utah), who was born Nov. 13, 1868. Their children: Laura America b. Dec. 10, 1888, m. John Alma Workman; Wiillam F. b. Sept. 23, 1890; Eugene b. Feb. 12, 1892, d. infant; Mary Alice b. Jan. 16, 1896; Joseph Clair b. Feb. 20, 1899, d. aged 13; Eila Leon b. Aug. 31, 1902. Family home Vernal, Utah.
Married Sarah Priscilia Henry Sept. 7, 1904, Salt Lake City (daughter of James B. Henry, born in Michigan, and Mary Brown, born In South Cottonwood, who resided in Heber and Vernai, Utah). She was born May 6, 1881. Their children: Rena Permelia b. June 23, 1905, d. May 7, 1906; Josephine b. Aprli 22, 1910; Vella b. Sept. 6, 1912. Family home Vernal, Utah.
President Y. M. M. I. A .; bishop's counselor; bishop Uinta. County commissioner. President Ashley Upper Irrigation Co .; president Ouray Valley Irrigation Co. Farmer.
McKELL, ROBERT (son of John McKeil and Robena Wil- son of Glasgow, Scotland. Came to Utah 1852, Captain Tld- well company). Born Feb. 23, 1823, Glasgow, Scotland. Came to Utah 1852 with parents.
Married Elizabeth Boyack January, 1856 (daughter of James Boyack and Elizabeth Mealmaker of Dundee, Scot- land, who were married at Dundee; came to Utah Oct. 24, 1855, Milo Andrus company). She was born April 16, 1838, came to Utah with parents. Their children: Robert W. b. Nov. 16, 1856, m. Emma E. Jex; Henry J. b. May 25, 1858, m. Alice V. Jex; Louisa S. b. Jan. 1, 1860, m. Wliiiam B. Hughes; Eiien R. b. Feb. 26, 1862, m. David A. Hughes; Wlliiam B. b. Feb. 19, 1864, m. Mareida Andrus; Emma J. b. March 4, 1866, m. Joseph Brockbank; Margaret Ann b. April 19, 1868, m. Jacob A. Hansen; David A. b. March 8, 1870, m. Sarah Ann Wood; John E. b. Feb. 25, 1873, d. Dec. 5, 1896; Joseph G. b. April 27, 1875, m. Rebecca J. Sterling; Lucy M. b. Aug. 8, 1877, m. James Clayton Beck. Family home Spanish Fork, Utah.
President East Bench Irrigation and Manufactory Co. and director in board of Spanish Fork Co-op. for several years. Pioneer biacksmith of Spanish Fork, Utah. Veteran Indian war. Heiped forge first cannon used in Spanish Fork.
McKELL, ROBERT W. (son of Robert McKeli and Eliza- beth Boyack). Born Nov. 16, 1856, Spanish Fork, Utah.
Married Emma E. Jex Feb. 28, 1876, Sait Lake City (daughter of Wliliam Jex and Eliza Goodson, who came to Utah Sept. 30, 1854, with the Darwin Richardson com- pany). She was born Oct. 11, 1855, Sait Lake City. Their children: Elizabeth R. b. Feb. 14, 1877, m. Peter Regtreep; Aiice E. b. Oct. 28, 1878, d. March 10, 1891; Robert R. b. Dec. 18, 1880, d. Oct. 14, 1887; Effa b. Dec. 6, 1882, m. John T. Williams; Eva b. Dec. 5, 1882, m. E. Arthur Nieisen; Wilson E. b. March 24, 1886, d. March 6, 1891; Harriet E. b. Aug. 3, 1887, m. J. Deibert Banks; Elien J. b. Aug. 14, 1889, m. Arnoid Lee; Rodney W. b. April 4, 1892; Henry B. b. Oct. 21, 1894; Lenard E. b. Jan. 21, 1897; Ruby L. b. Dec. 1, 1899.
Bishop Spanish Fork; missionary to lliinois May 1, 1888. Director Spanish Fork Co-op .; director In Jex Lumber Co. City councilman of Spanish Fork three terms.
MCKENZIE, RODERICK (son of Roderick Mckenzie, died 1869, Howick, Canada, and Euphemia Mckimron, died 1875, Keene, N. H., both of Winchendon Springs, Mass.). Born Aug. 25, 1865, at Howick, Canada. Came to Utah 1891.
Married Mabie Scott Aug. 24, 1908, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of Rev. D. B. Scott of Windsor, Nova Scotia, and Sarah Ann Tibbits of New Brunswick, Conn; came to Utah 1905). She was born Oct. 29, 1884.
Member board of public works 1911; chief of peltce Salt Lake City, 1907.
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MCKINLEY, GEORGE (son of James Mckinley and Jane Hogg of Fernent, Midlothian, Scotland). Born Jan. 6, 1805, at Fernent. Came to Utah 1864.
Married Mary Hamilton (daughter of Richard Hamilton and Mary Forsythe of Fernent, Scotiand), who was born in 1807. Their children: Mary, m. Alexander Gillespie; James, m. Augusta Mengies; Robert, m. Isabella Watson; George Hamilton, m, Jane Johnston, m. Agnes Johnston; Archibold, m, Hannah Adamson; Peter, m, Margaret Adam- son. Lived In Scotland.
High priest. Died In 1876 at Provo, Utah.
MCKINLEY, GEORGE HAMILTON (son of George -McKin- ley and Mary Hamilton), Born Jan. 6, 1835, Preston Paus, Scotland. Came to Utah July, 1880.
Married Jane Johnston Dec. 21, 1855 (daughter of George Johnston and Ann Clark of Cowdensbeath, Scotland), who was born Dec. 22, 1830. Their children: Ann, m. John Birch March 22, 1856; Mary b. Jan. 10, 1858, m. John Hen- derson; George b. March 9, 1859, died; James b. Dec. 22, 1860. m. Sarah Willey; George b. Jan. 22, 1863; Jane b. April 9, 1865; Janet b. Aug. 9, 1867-three died; Elizabeth, m. Lee Warner; Agnes b. Oct. 6, 1872, m. Waiter G. Taylor; Hannah b. July 22, 1870, m. Almy Baker; Robina b. Oct. 8, 1875, m. Edward G. Tieke.
Married Agnea Johnston June 6, 1900, Salt Lake City (daughter of George Johnston and Ann Clark of Cowdens- beath, Scotland), who was born in 1844.
Missionary to Scotland 1876-80; high prlest. Engineer and miner.
MCLACHLAN, WILLIAM (son of Gilbert Mclachlan and Hannah W. Glencorse of Scotland). Born May 3, 1840, Gatelawbridge, Dumfrieshire, Scotland. Came to Utah October, 1863, John W. Wooley company.
Married Caroline Filer 1860, Coggishal, Eng. (daughter of William Filer and Maria Stow of Essex, Eng.), who was born July 6, 1837. Their children: William, George, and Gilbert, died; Ellen, m. I. R. Wilson; Alice, m. Benjamin E. Rich; Lily, m. A. C. Sperry; Ida, died; Joseph, died; Hannah, m. Warren Lyon; Isabel, m. Adam Sharp. Famlly home, Salt Lake City.
Married Margret Nalsmith 1874, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of William and Margaret Naismith of Salt Lake City. who came to Utah 1873). She was born 1860. Their chil- dren: George, died; May, m. Alvin Cundick; Mary, m. David Lindblom; John, m. Nettie West; Robert, died; James, died. Family home Taylorsville, Utah.
Married Lucy J. H. Evans 1886, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of William Evans and Charlotte Hyder of Nephi, Utah, pioneers Oct. 2, 1851). She was born 1858. Their children: Nephi; Grace; Lucile, dicd. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Member 23d quorum seventies; missionary to New Zea- land 1876-77; bishop's counselor; superintendent 7th ward Sunday school 40 years; president Pioneer stake. Carpenter and contractor.
MeLAWS, JOHN (son of John McLaws, born June, 1793, Campsie, Scotland, and Sarah Whitworth, born July 23, 1802, Dalmotter, Scotland-married July 28, 1817). Born Nov. 27, 1827, Renfrew, Scotland. Came to Utah August, 1851.
Married Joanna Ross Dec. 6, 1860 (daughter of Daniel Ross and Agnes McKeller-married April 28, 1814). She was born Dec. 23, 1831. Their children: John b. Sept. 14, 1862, m. Sophia De La Mare 1876; Daniel Ross b. March 6, 1864, m. Julia Lee June 7, 1876; William b. Feb. 16, 1856, m, Mary Herron April 19. 1880; George b. March 9, 1868, m. Ella Herron; Robert Fleming b. April 7, 1860, m. Florence Ful- mcr; Agnes McKeller b. Dec. 31, 1861, m. Peter M. Clegg; Alexander b. Aug. 28, 1864; Sarsh Whitworth b. June 30, 1866; Jane b. May 30, 1867; Catherine b. March 29, 1869, m. George Fulmer; Joanna b. Aug. 27, 1871; Mary Ann b. Aug. 14, 1874, m. A. M. Shields; James b. Aug. 14, 1874. Family home Tooele, Utah
McLAWS, JOHN, JR. (son of John McLaws and Joanna Ross). Born Sept. 14, 1862, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Married Sophia De La Mare Dec. 27, 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of Philip De La Mare and Mary Chivlier, pioneers 1861), who was born Aug. 10, 1867, Tooele, Utah. Their children: John William b. Aug. 3, 1876, m. Ellen Elsie Bradshaw March 7, 1900; Joanna b. Nov. 22, 1877; Francis b. Feb. 24, 1880, m. Lydia Pearl Fiake Sept. 27, 1901; Mary Alice b. Jan. 20, 1882, m. R. A. Wilkinson April 20, 1910; Walter b. Nov. 11, 1883; Agnes Estella b. Aug. 29, 1885, m. F. L. Cummins March 17, 1909; Robert b. Nov. 12, 1887; Philip Delmar b. July 4, 1889; Jennie b. March 1, 1891; Ruby Elizabeth b. Jan. 30, 1894; Millie May b. Dec. 6, 1895; Daniel Ross b. Dec. 31, 1897; Archie Leo b. Oct. 29, 1899. Family home St. Joseph, Ariz.
High priest; stake superintendent Sunday schools Little Colorado stake. First postmaster at Allen, now St. Joseph, Ariz. High counselor Snowflake stake.
McMASTER, WILLIAM ATHOL (son of Peter McMaster and Grace Henderson of Scotland). Born Sept. 20, 1816, Greenock, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1864, Daniel Garn company.
Married Margaret Drummond Ferguson 1841, Paisley, Scotland (daughter of James Ferguson and Margaret Drum- mond of Scotland). Their children: John Brigham b. Aug. 15, 1843, m. Elizabeth Forrest, m. Vera Forrest; Margaret
Drummond b. Jan. 15, 1845, m. John Priestley; Gracc, d. infant; Israelus, d. infant; William Athol, m. Rachel Smith; Virginia Faithful, m. William Major; Donald Henderson b. Aug. 16, 1856; Alexander b. Aug. 12, 1867, m. Frances Laura Mitchell; James Bruce, d. infant; Hannah E. b. March 16, 1860, m. Charles J. Foulger; Mary A. b. April 28, 1862, m. Charles M. Latyon; Joseph H. b. July 31. 1866. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Missionary to Great Britain 1865-69; member 11th ward bishopric; first superintendent of 11th ward Sunday school. First rope-maker in Utab. Merchant. Died Jan, 20, 1887, Salt Lake City.
McMASTER, JOHN BRIGHAM (son of William Athol Mc- Master and Margaret D. Ferguson of Scotland, married Sept. 2, 1842). Born Aug. 17, 1843, Dumfermline, Scotland. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1864, Daniel Garn company.
Married Elizabeth M. Forrest December, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas M. and Elizabeth Ferguson For- rest, Vaie of Levon, Scotland; came to Utah June 25, 1869. Elias Morris company). She was born March 6, 1844. Their children: William O. b. March 26, 1871; Thomas M. b. July 21, 1872; Margeret D. b. Sept. 12, 1874; John b. April 14, 1877. Family home Brigham City, Utah.
High priest; missionary to Scotland 1896-96; bishop. Treasurer; commissioner; justice of the peace; school trustee; member of city council. Merchant.
McMASTER, ALEXANDER (son of William Athol McMaster and Margaret D. Ferguson). Born Aug. 12, 1867, Salt Lake City.
Married Frances Laura Mitcbell Dec. 27, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of Frederick A. H. F. Mitchell and Margaret Thompson of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1853), who was born March 20, 1866. Their children: Lucile b. June 10, 1885, m. Daniel Coulam; Alexander b. March 11, 1888, m. Hazel Pepper; Frank Athol b. Sept. 24, 1890; Frances Laura b. April 12, 1897. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Member 67th quorum seventies; missionary to southern statcs 1887-89; member high council of Ensign stake; super- intendent 11th ward Sunday school. Justice of peace, fifth precinct, two terms; judge of juvenilc court, third district, Salt Lake, Summit and Tooele counties. Printer and editor; lawyer.
MeMICHAEL, ROBERT (son of Thomas McMichael of Thornebank, Scotland). Born Aug. 9, 1811, in Ireland. Came to Utah Sept. 3, 1852, Abraham O. Smoot company.
Married Elizabeth McMullen, Scotland (daughter of John McMullen and Ellzabeth Pickett of Scotland, pioneers Sept. 3. 1852, Abraham O. Smoot company). She was born March 20, 1816. Their children: Jane b. Jan. 3, 1836, died; Eliza- beth b. Dec. 18, 1836, m. E. H. Rodeback; Mary Ann b. Dec. 27, 1838, m. Franklin Hodge; John b. Jan. 27. 1841, died; William b. Feb. 9, 1842, m. Arsula Brim 1863; Robert b. March 25, 1844, m. Celestia Griffiths; Sarah b. Oct. 7, 1845, m. Goerge B. Lymes; Martha b. May 8, 1848, m. Adelbert Hillhouse; Joseph Clements b. Oct. 1, 1850, died; Maria b. July 14, 1853, m. Robert McQueen; Isabell Esther b. Feb. 13, 1866, m. Hugh H. McQueen; Emma b. Sept. 11, 1867, m. Jonah Birch. Family home Sugar House, Utah.
Died in 1896.
McMICHAEL, WILLIAM (son of Robert McMichael and Elizabeth McMullen, pioneers Sept. 3, 1862, with Abrabam O. Smoot company). Born Feb. 9, 1842, Scotland.
Married Arsula Brim 1863, Coalville, Utah (daughter of Verness and Margaret Brim of Nauvoo, Ill., pioneers 1862), who was born April 1844. Their children: Elizabeth b. 1864, m. John Leonard Frazier; Sarah Margaret b. 1866, m. Robert Birch; Martha Jane b. 1867, m. Alma Stonebreaker; William Frederick, died; Robert Verness b. 1871, m. Alice Alferetta Johnson, d. 1910; Deseret Amelia b. 1873, m. William Sar- gent. Family home Summit Co., Utah.
Married Elizabeth Robinson 1878, Coalville, Utah (daugh- ter of Samuel and Ann Soar Robinson of Eastwood, Not- tingham, Eng .; former came to Utah 1873 by rail, Samuel Robinson company). She was born Jan. 1, 1860. Their chil- dren: William Henry b. May 12, 1879, d. Sept. 4, 1879; Le Roy b. July 5, 1880, m. Margaret Fadliest; Mary Anice b. June 9, 1886, m. John H. Young; Theone Theressa b. Sept. 30, 1892. Family home Summit Co., Utah.
McMILLAN, DAVID (son of Hugh McMillan and Catherine Fowler of Ballyrick, County of Down, Ireland). Born March 10, 1860, at Ballyrick. Came to Utab October, 1890, independent company.
Married Agnes Bell March 2, 1888, Laramie, Wyo. (daugh- ter of Thomas Bell and Agnes Cumingham of Springside. Ayrshire, Scotland; came to Utah October, 1890). She was born Dec. 17, 1869. Their children: Agnes Cumingham b. Dec. 16, 1889, m. Charles Henry Hill; Hugh b. Jan. 3, 1891; Catherine Fowler b. April 7, 1892; Thomas b, April 4, 1894; Margeritc b. Nov. 18, 1901; Mary Burns b. Jan. 25, 1903; David b. Dec. 14, 1906, died; John M. Baxter b. March 1, 1908. Family home Clear Creek, Carbon Co., Utah.
High priest; bishop of Clear Creek ward, Carbon stake, Oct. 29, 1911, of Kemmerer ward, Woodruff stake, Wyoming, Feb. 2, 1902; counselor to Presiding Eider Daniel Clark, Kemmerer branch; Sunday school superintendent. School trustee Clear Creek; coal mine Inspector Clear Creek. Moved from Wyoming to Castle Gate, Utah, 1899; to Ciear Creek, 1907. Engaged in coal mining.
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McMULLIN, HENRY (son of Archibie and Sarah Lufkin McMuilin of Vinal Haven, Me.). Born 1816 at Vinal Haven. Came to Utah Sept. 3, 1855, with John Hindley company.
Married Mary Pierce (daughter of Josiah and Elizabeth Hudson Pierce of Vinal Haven, pioneers Sept. 3, 1855, John Hindiey company). She was born 1824. Their children: Albert Eats b. Juiy 15, 1847, m. Nancy Jane Ross; Alphonzo Payson, m. Lucy Witt; Calvin Pendleton, died; Henry Luf- kin, m. Nettie Murdock; Sarah Jane, m. Thomas Hicken; Susan, died; Edwin Pierce. Family home Heber City, Utah. High priest; member of high council. Selectman; post- master. Carpenter. Died May 2, 1886, Heber City, Utah.
McMULLIN, ALBERT E. (son of Henry McMullin and Mary Pierce, Vinal Haven, Me.). Born July 15, 1847, Vinal Haven. Came to Utah with father.
Married Nancy Jane Ross Dec. 15, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas and Rachei Smith Ross, Heber, Utah, pioneers 1850), who was born Dec. 11, 1848. Their children: Esteila Jane b. Oct. 26, 1869, m. Ernest Ekins Jan. 3, 1891; Albert Orlando b. Oct. 14, 1871, m. Annie Bryner Jan. 1, 1894; Bryant Ross b. Jan. 24, 1874, m. Manerva Eliis; Rachel Arietta b. Dec. 24, 1876, died; Mary Elizabeth b. Jan. 20, 1878, m. Lee Caunaday; Florence Lucinda b. Jan. 22, 1880, died; Eimer Henry b. Jan. 20, 1882, m. Ethel Jenson; Clara b. March 14, 1884, died; Chloe Ciair b. March 14, 1884, m. Ianthus Barlow; Leanor b. Aug. 28, 1886, died; Thomas Nelson b. June 4, 1889; LeRoy b. Jan. 15, 1892.
Married Elizabeth F. Beil July 25, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of William Beli and Jane Laidlaw of Heber City, Utah, pioneers 1853), who was born Sept. 15, 1858. Their children: Jane Ann b. May 26, 1878, m. George N. Hill; Nellie Bell b. Dec. 31, 1880, m. Maroni Turner; Mary Lucile b. Aprii 30, 1882, m. Van Tromp; William Bell b. Sept. 5, 1884, m. Bertha Ellis; Elizabeth Beli b. Oct. 5, 1886, died; Susan Beli b. Aug. 11, 1888, m. Lewis Ray; Aithora Bell Feb. 14, 1898; Ruby Beil b. Oct. 15, 1900. Families resided at Wellington, Carbon Co., Utah.
High priest; member of high council Heber, Utah; bishop at Weilington, Emery Co., Utah. Constabie of Heber; road supervisor. Contractor and farmer.
McMURRAY, JOHN (son of William McMurray). Born March 1798. Came to Utah October, 1852, Warren Snow company. Married Mary Hutton Aug. 18, 1821 (daughter of Simeon Hutton and Mary Underwood, latter a pioneer October, 1852, Warren Snow company). She was born Nov. 6, 1801. Their children: James b. Dec. 24, 1829, m. Elizabeth Steven- son; Joseph b. April 13, 1832, m. Elizabeth Fairchild; Charles K. b. June 24, 1854, m. Melvina Wilson; Arrabella, m. Oliver Weatherby 1846; Matilda J. b. 1836, m. Wiliam C. Martin- dale 1854; Harriet Lucinda b. 1840, m. Moroni Fairchild 1853.
High priest. Died October, 1853, Salt Lake City.
McMURRAY, JAMES (son of John McMurray and Mary Hutton). Born at Hodgetown, Pa., Dec. 24, 1829.
Married Elizabeth Stevenson, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Stevenson, and Mary Vickers, pioneers 1862, Joseph Horne company). She was born Dec. 21, 1828, Breaston, Eng. Their children: James S. b. July 13, 1863, m. Sarah Orr Aug. 5, 1886; John S. b. March 6, 1865, m. Clara D. Hymas April 9, 1891; Charles b. Nov. 30, 1866, d. infant; Jesse b. Oct. 3, 1867; Mary b. April 3, 1870, died June 1870; Hannah M. b. May 13, 1871; Fanny Lee b. Nov. 2, 1873, m. Samuel Hymas Oct. 17, 1900; Bertha b. Nov. 5, 1876, m. Julius Fairchild 1904; George V. b. Jan. 1, 1880, m. Nelile Austin Oct. 11, 1905. Family home Liberty, Bear Lake coun- ty, Idaho.
High priest; second counselor in Liberty ward a number of years.
McNEIL, TIIOMAS (son of Thomas McNeil, born March 20, 1769, and Emily Selkirk, of Scotland). Born Feb, 15, 1823, Tranent, Scotland. Came to Utah October, 1859.
Married Jannette Reid June 19, 1845 (daughter of Peter and Margaret Martin Reid), who was born Aug. 2, 1823. Their children: Margaret b. April 14, 1846, m. Henry Ballard May 5, 1861; Thomas b. Dec. 6, 1847, m. Mary J. Montgomery March 11, 1872; Emiiy b. June 19, 1849, m. Henry Ballard Oct. 4, 1867; James Reid b. Oct. 24, 1854, m. Phebe Ann Merrill March 15, 1875; Charles T. b. May 1, 1856, m. Emma Hibbard Dec. 1880; Joseph b. Jan. 14, 1859, d. 1875; Jannet Jane b. March 14, 1861, m. Robert Davidson; William R. b. May 3, 1863; Hyrum b. Oct. 30, 1864; George b. Oct, 17, 1866, m. Eiien Becket. Family home Logan, Utah.
Presiding clder Tranent, Scotland, 1849-56; first counselor to Bishop Robert Davidson May 31, 1877.
McNEIL, JAMES REID (son of Thomas McNell and Jannette Reid). Born Oct. 24, 1854, Tranent, Scotiand.
Married Phebc Ann Merrill March 15, 1875, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Marriner Wood Merrili and Sarah Ann Atkinson, pioneers 1853, William Atkinson company). She was born Oct. 24, 1854, Bountiful, Utah. Their children: Sarah Jannette b. Sept. 16, 1876, d. June 5, 1878; Mary Mar- garet b. Scpt. 16, 1876, d. Sept. 16, 1876; Phebe Deseret b. Oct. 29, 1878, d. Jan. 19, 1901; Chloe Leona b. Nov. 3, 1880, m. Thomas O. Howell July 17, 1901; Ida Ione b. Aug. 23, 1882, m. James A. Hadiey July 6, 1905; James Reid b. Dec. 7, 1884, d. June 20, 1885; Marriner Wood b. Dec. 7, 1884, m. Lucy Elvira Cafferty; J. Taylor b. Nov. 12, 1886, d. Nov. 12, 1886; Rhoda Winerfred b. Feb. 20, 1888, d. Aug. 23, 1892; Preston Merril b. May 3, 1890, d. Oct. 7, 1891; Velma Ethel b. June 21,
1892, m. George H. Gardner Jan, 6, 1911; Elva Mahala b. March 27, 1895. Family homc Preston, Idaho.
Married Jane Montgomery (McNeil) July 30, 1889, Salt Lake City, Utah (daughter of John and Ann Montgomery), who was born Aug. 2, 1853, England. Children by former marriage: Joseph Reid b. June 17, 1881, d. Sept. 14, 1898; Margaret Roxie b. May 13, 1884, m. Orson F. Lewis; Henry Ballard b. Feb. 1, 1887, m. Ruby Hakes.
Married Elizabeth Nielson April 5, 1882 (daughter of Peter Nielson and Huldah Fransiski Larson), who was born July 19, 1865, Peterson, Morgan Co., Utah. Their children: William Reid b. March 1, 1884, m. Edith Chedgzey Feb. 16, 1913; Thomas Peter b. Nov. 10, 1886, d. Sept. 18, 1887; Huldah Emiiy b. Oct. 22, 1889, m. Henry E. Larson Sept 14, 1910; Mary Elizabeth b. April 19, 1892; Esther Erastus b. May 24, 1895; James Russeli b. July 19, 1898, d. March 8, 1900; Edgar Verne b. Dec. 7, 1901; John Nielson b. May 7, 1904; Vaughn b. Sept. 11, 1907, d. Sept. 11, 1907; Mar b. May 2, 1912, d. Jan. 29, 1913.
Missionary to Ramah, Mckinley county, N. M. Moved to Fairview, Idaho, 1896, to Preston, Idaho 1907. Member Oneida stake high council; bishop of Ramah ward, New Mexico.
McPHERSON, JAMES RAMSAY (son of David McPherson, born 1804, Dundee, Forfarshire, and Mary Ramsay, born July 26, 1803, Arley, Scotland-married 1823). He was born March 31, 1831, Glenproson, Forfarshire. Came to Utah Dec. 9, 1853, Preston Thomas company.
Married Jane Ann Ollorton July 15, 1860, Eccleston, Lan- caster, Eng. (daughter of John Oilorton and Alice Dandy, pioneers Nov. 30, 1856, Edward Martin company). She was born Jan. 2, 1841. Their children: Mary Lovina b. Nov. 27, 1861, m. William Andrews Wright Feb. 10, 1881; James b. Aprii 6, 1863; Alice Ann b. Oct. 28, 1864, m. James Banford Riches Oct. 9, 1884; John William b. Jan. 28, 1867, m. Mary Jane Jones Sept. 11, 1895; Seth Ollorton b. Ju'y 13, 1869, m. Margaret Shaw July 18, 1894; Jane Ann b. Feb. 25, 1871; Elizabeth Helen b. Nov. 1, 1872, m. Marcus Lorenzo Swoby June 5, 1901; Rose b. June 3, 1874, m. Osmond Card July 19, 1903; Thomas Whitson b. Jan. 29, 1876; Janet b. Feb. 27, 1877; Esabell Estelle b. June 15, 1878; Heber Ernest b. June 28, 1880, m. Emeline Huggins Dec. 5, 1906; Amelia b. Aug. 15, 1882; Bertha b. Jan. 2, 1884; Ruby b. Nov. 23, 1886, m. Abner Bigler, Jr., Oct. 9, 1909.
Missionary to England 1884-85. Director of Nephi Irriga- tion Company. Councilman of Nephi 1889-92; member board of education 1890 and 1892, Vice-president of Nephl Co-op. 1896. Member of Captain Picton's company of infantry; transferred to Col. Warren S. Snow's regiment of cavalry. Member of Gen. Horace S. Eldredge's company in Septem- ber, 1858. Captain of Home Guard, Monroe, Sevier county, 1865-67.
McQUARRIE, ALLAN (son of Hector McQuarrie, born 1759, Kiidalton, Argyleshire, Scotland, and Annie McQuaig, born 1759). He was born Oct. 22, 1800, Kiidaiton. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1857, Jesse B. Martin company.
Married Agnes Mathieson 1831 (daughter of Neil Mathie- son and Agnes Graham-married at North Knapdale, Argyleshire). She was born Jan. 1, 1807. Their children: Robert b. Aug. 17, 1832, m. Mena Funk April 29, 1860; Hector b. Oct. 2, 1834, m. Agnes Gray Nov. 29, 1857; Mary G. b. Jan. 20, 1837, d. infant; Neil b. May 12, 1839, m. Margaret Thomson April 12, 1869; Agnes b. Dec. 8, 1841, m. Lester J. Herrick June 22, 1867; John b. March 9, 1844, m. Mary E. Ensign Nov. 13, 1871; Mary M. b. Aug. 23, 1846, m. Edward Bunker April 20, 1861.
Ordained high priest Feb. 1, 1859, by Charles R. Dana.
McQUARRIE, ROBERT (son of Allan McQuarrie and Agnes Mathieson). Born Aug. 17, 1832, North Knapdale, Scotland. Married Mena Funk April 29, 1860, Ogden, Utah (daughter of Dedrick Funk and Christina Madsdaughter, pioneers 1859, James S. Brown company). She was born Dec. 20, 1834, Brunholm, Denmark.
Married Hester Summerhays Ballam (widow of Mr. Ballam and mother of Alice M. b. July 25, 1874, d. infant; Isaac A. b. Feb. 6, 1876, d. infant; Frederick T. b. April 22, 1877, m. Lurany E. Grant Nov. 28, 1900; Florence b. Feb. 18, 1879, m. Frederick Eiwood May 9, 1900; Willard b. March 18, 1881, m. Eliza E. Peterson June 8, 1905). Only child: Robert S. b. July 15, 1886, m. Liily E. Mikkieson Nov. 21, 1906. Family resided Ogden and Hyde Park, Cache Co., Utah.
High priest; presided over second ward, Ogden; mission- ary to Great Britain two years; bishop of Ogden, second ward, 1877; stake tithing clerk for 12 years; Sunday school superintendent at Ogden, second ward, two years. County treasurer four years, Weber county; alderman second mu- nicipal ward of Ogden 1882-85; Ogden city councilman six years; Weber county treasurer eight years; school trustee six years; Ogden city treasurer two years; county commis- sioner three years.
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NAEF, JACOB I. (son of Johannes Naef and Elizabeth Schweitzer of Ebnat, St. Gallen, Switzerland). Born Nov. 1, 1836, at Ebnat. Came to Utah Sept. 3, 1860, James D. Ross company.
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Married Mary Frey May 29, 1860, Florence, Neb. (daugh- ter of Jacob Frey and Barbara Erni of Bahikon, St. Gallen, Switzerland, latter died at sea Aprii, 1860). She was born April 9, 1840. Their children: Mary L. b. May 14, 1861, m. Peter W. Maughan; Jacob D. b. Jan. 11, 1864, m. Jennie L. Parker; Robert H. b. March 7, 1866, m. Rosali Haderii; Lydia E. b. Dec. 20, 1868, m. Halsey D. Fuilmer; Annie E. b. April 8, 1870, m. Albert J. Hewlett; John A. b. April 7, 1872, m. Mary Parker; Joseph W. b. March 5, 1874, m. Min- nie Parker; Rudoiph G. b. May 9, 1876, m. Elien Archibald; Eisie B. b. April 5, 1881, m. Ernest Kendrick. Family home Providence, Utah.
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