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Married Caroline Christensen Dec. 15, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Christen Christensen and Annie Marle Nieisen of Hjorring Amt, Denmark, pioneers 1868 in one of the Church companies). She was born Sept. 5, 1848. Their children: Nieis Peter b. Scpt. 5, 1869, d. infant; Heber Peter b. March 19, 1872, m. Ida Olivia Larsen June 21, 1899; Hans Frederick b. Aug. 18, 1874, m. Amalie Christensen Nov, 11, 1896; David Waldemar b. Nov. 13, 1876, m. Johanne Axelsen Nov. 1, 1899; Abel Christian b. Nov. 7, 1878, m. Pearl Riley Oct. 26, 1903; Aureile Christine b. Aug. 28, 1880, m. Frank Otterstrom Jan. 30, 1909; Aaron Godtfred b. June 24, 1882, m. Ida Beal June 6, 1906; Moses Mariam b. May 26, 1884, m. Ada Johnsen April 6, 1910; Annie Adine Marinda b. Feb. 13, 1886, m. Thomas Jefferson Clark March 4, 1908; Caroline Matilda b. Dec. 26, 1888, m. Ross Andersen Dec. 23. 1909; Ernest Hyrum b. Feb. 6, 1891; Joseph Richard b. Jan. 30, 1893.
Married Caroline Nielsen Nov. 28, 1877 at St. George, Utah (daughter of Christian Nielsen and Karen Harrisen, who were married Jan. 9, 1855, Salt Lake City, pioneers Oct .. 3. 1854, Hans Peter Olsen company). She was born Feb. 24, 1857, Ephraim, Utah. Their children: Carrie Jane b. Sept. 14, 1879, m. Charles Harry Wiison Jan. 4, 1901; Irine Eimine b. April 14, 1894. Families resided Ephraim, Utah.
High priest; missionary to Denmark 1894, where he pre- sided over the Island branch of the Copenhagen conference. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah 1868. Sergeant in Black Hawk Indian war.
NIELSEN, HEBER PETER (son of Niels Peder Nielsen and Caroline Christensen). Born March 19, 1872, Ephraim, Utah.
Married Ida Olivia Larsen June 21, 1899, at Ephraim (daughter of Christian A. Larsen and Mary Ann Jensen of same place). Family resided Ephraim and Sait Lake City, Utah.
Graduate University of Utah 1894; school teacher nine years. Sunday school teacher; superintendent religious class. Vice president and secretary McMillin Paper and School Supply company, Salt Lake City.
NIELSEN, NIELSEN JACOB (son of Hans Nielsen and Maren Jacobsen of Odense, Denmark). Born Dec. 13, 1839, Fraugde, Denmark. Came to Utah in 1864, Tom Booth freight train.
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Married Christine Peterson March 28, 1866, Provo, Utah. She was born July 30, 1831, Norrkoping, Sweden. Their children: Nieis Jacob Christlan, m. Agnes Ross; Peter and Henry died; Annie, m. James C. Jensen. Family home Provo, Utah.
Mason.
NIELSEN, PETER (son of Niels Alexsen, Horby Sogn, Hol- bek Amt, Denmark, and Annle Marle Nielsen, born 1779 In Denmark). He was born April 15, 1836, at Horby Sogn. Came to Utah Nov. 8, 1865, Miner G. Atwood company.
Married Kisten Larsen April 4, 1856, Horby, Denmark (daughter of Lars Larsen and Annle Marie Thomas, both of whom died in Denmark). She was born April 28, 1826. Their children: Lars Nieisen b. June 5, 1857, m. Mary J. Beckstrom; Annie Mary b. Oct. 25, 1859, m. William Vier; Emma b. Nov. 15, 1867, m. Lee Bailey.
Married Neisine Nleisen Sept. 22, 1872, Salt Lake City (daughter of Niels Christian Nleisen, pioneer Oliver Chris- tlansen handcart company, and Karen Ericksen, pioneer Sept. 13, 1857, Mathlas Cowiey company). She was born Aug. 29, 1855, Nestgard, Hjorring Amt, Denmark. Thelr chli- dren: Caroline Christine b. Nov. 2, 1874, m. Aifred Hughes 1896; Peter b. Nov. 18, 1876, m. Laura Betts; Joseph Alex- ander b. July 10, 1878, m. Eisie Barney; William H. b. Jan. 12, 1881, m. Ella Sorensen; Albert C. b. Jan. 19, 1883, m. Mira Holm; Emelie C. b. March 25, 1884; E. Rebecca b. Nov. 30, 1885; Andrew L. b. May 11, 1888, m. Elia Ainge; M. Leoretta b. April 23, 1890; H. Elenora b. Oct. 1, 1892; Annie L. b. Jan. 15, 1895; Eimer F. b. Aug. 24, 1896; Sarah E. b. July 16, 1898; Jemima M. b. March 17, 1900. Families resided Spanish Fork, Utah.
Teacher; elder; high priest. President Co-op. store In Spanish Fork ten years. President of West Field Irrigation company four years.
NIELSEN, SOREN (son of Nels Sorensen of Denmark), Born Nov. 10, 1824, Marsoe, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 25, 1868, John G. Holman company.
Married Amelia Berg May 6, 1857, Grenaa, Denmark (daughter of Rasmus Berg and Carollne Tolhoe of Grenaa), who was born Nov. 25, 1833. Their children Mary, m. Jorgen Hansen; Minnie; Henrietta, m. Slmon P. Eggertsen; Louisa; Serdena, m. Willlam J. Startup; Joseph, m. Beatrice Woodhead. Family home Provo, Utah.
Member 34th quorum seventles and high priest. Watch- maker. Died Jan. 13, 1895.
NIELSON, ANDREW CIIRISTIAN (son of Niels Pederson, born Oct. 2, 1810, Mojen Ugilt, Hjorring Amt, Denmark, and Ane Margretha Anderson, born Feb. 11, 1817, at Hestrup, Denmark-marrled 1839). He was born March 23, 1840, at Mojen Ugiit. Came to Utah September, 1864, J. Sharp mer- chandIse company.
Married Mary C. Anderson Dec. 4, 1864 (daughter of An- drew Larsen and Ane Kistine). She was born July 2, - Came to Utah September, 1864. Their children: Peter An- tohn b. Sept. 11, 1865, died Sept. 1, 1883; Mary K. b. Feb. 2, 1867, m. Hyrum Thorpe May 10, 1886; Ane M. b. Nov. 19, 1868, m. Charles Allred March 18, 1891; Andrew C. b. Dec. 23, 1870, m. Julia E. Christensen and Pauline Christensen; Cari Otto b. Nov. 10, 1872, m. Karen A. Rasmussen; James Lauritz b. Feb. 26, 1875, m. Malinda E. Rasmussen May 13, 1896; Canute b. March 26, 1877, m. Nora M. Bjergard July 6, 1898; Joseph Alma b. Sept. 11, 1879, m. Elizabeth Stevens Dec. 11, 1899; Oscar Wilford b. Oct. 17, 1884, m. Caroline M. Olsen Jan. 24, 1906. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
Married Elien Gunderson June 10, 1880, Sait Lake City (daughter of Ole Gunderson and Moij Johnson), who was born June 23, 1843, Stordalen, Norway.
High priest; high councilor; first counselor; president high prlests quorum South San Pete stake; missionary to Den- mark 1881; president Y. M. M. I. A, Farmer; builder; stonecutter.
NIELSON, ANTON (son of Jens Nielson and Annie Christine Hansen, who came to Utah July 24, 1873). He was born Dec. 20, 1866, Almon, Denmark. Came to Utah July 24, 1873.
Married Sarah May Lott Aug. 4, 1897, Salt Lake City (daughter of John W. Lott and Sarah Joan Robison, Kanosh, Utah). Their children: Lenna b. July 23, 1898; Gerald W. b. Nov. 3, 1899; Jens Guy b. Aprll 3, 1902; Roosevelt b. Nov. 1, 1904; Lott b. Oct. 19, 1906; Glen Ford b. May 26, 1909; Paul Robison b. May 1, 1911. Family home Huntington, Utah.
Member 81st quorum seventies; missionary to Den- mark 1892-94; bishop Huntington ward 1906> County com- missloner two terms; clerk in Utah state senate 1907. Farmer.
NIELSON, AUGUST (son of Lars Nielson, born March 20, 1828, South Orster, and Sidsel Peterson, born March 2, 1826, both of Stupberry, Maribo, Denmark). Born Aug. 6, 1860 at Stupberry. Came to Utah In 1863.
Married Emma Overson April 3, 1884, Salt Lake City (daughter of Christlan Overson and Sina Larson), who was born April 23, 1868. Their children: Fred b. March 21, 1886, m. Mary Steedman Oct. 19, 1910; Weils b. March 13, 1888, m. Emlly Paxman June 6, 1910; Barta b. July 28, 1890, m. Earl Davis April 2, 1913; Spencer b. March 25, 1893; Laclead b. Feb. 28, 1896; Sheiby b. March 4, 1899; Leroy b. Dec. 3, 1901; Arvilla b. July 26, 1904; Kenneth b. Jan. 28, 1907; Gerald b. May 11, 1910.
President deacons quorum;
ward teacher 16 years; seventy; bishop's counselor.
NIELSON, JENS (son of Niels Anderson and Karn Monson of Fener, Sweden). Born June 5, 1826, Fener, Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1859, Robert F. Neslen company.
Married Stena Larson 1851, who was born July 29, 1821. Came to Utah with husband. Their children: Brighamena, b. June 13, 1854, m. Peter Estelene; Andrew b. June 26, 1860, d. aged 11. Famlly home Mt. Pleasant, and Chester, Utah.
Married Cecelia Waldemar April 15, 1860, Falrvlew, Utah (daughter of Amos Waldemar, pioneer Sept. 15, 1859, Robert F. Nesien company), who was born June 7, 1826 in Sweden. Their chlidren: Hllda C. b. Jan. 19, 1861, m. Hyrum L. Coates March 1, 1880.
Second lieutenant In Black Hawk Indian war, under Cap- taln Fredrick Nelson.
NIELSON, OLE. Born about 1880 In Sweden. Came to Utah September, 1865, Thomas Taylor company.
Married Permella Baum about 1825 in Sweden (daughter of Nleis Baum), who was born 1806 in Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 5, 1863, John F. Sanders company. Thelr chil- dren: Lizzie, dled; Peter, drowned in Green River 1868, going for immigrants; James and two other boys, died; Swen O. b. Jan. 1, 1854, m. Rachel O. Atkin March 14, 1878; Ole; Lars I .; Sina, d. 1863.
Died 1874, Falrview, Utah.
NIELSON, SWEN O. (son of Oie Nielson and Permeila Baum). Born Jan. 1, 1854, in Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 5, 1863, John F. Sanders company.
Marrled Rachel V. Atkln March 14, 1878, St. George, Utah (daughter of Wllilam Atkin and Rachel Thompson of St. George, pioneers Sept. 4, 1859, George Rowley handcart com- pany). She was born March 14, 1861, Salt Lake City, d. Oct. 26, 1900. Their chlidren: Swen W. b. Jan. 20, 1879; Annie Nellie b. Aug. 3, 1880; Rachel Mabie b. July 20, 1882, d. May 23, 1886; Ole Alma b. March 5, 1884, d. March 18, 1884; Sarah Lueila b. Jan. 4, 1885; Estella Maud b. Feb. 4, 1887; Sina Christena b. Oct. 6, 1888; Peter Franklin b. Feb. 26, 1891, d. Jan. 27, 1905; Vloiet Venlce b. Aug. 15, 1896, d. Nov. 26, 1896. Family home Fairvlew, Utah.
Married (Mrs.) Jennie Poulsen June 4, 1902.
Missionary to Sweden. County commissioner two terms: justice of the peace 10 years; constable; marshal; member state board of equalization. Merchant; farmer; stockraiser.
NILSON, NILS (son of Nils Nilson of Simmer Sams, Rorum, born 1771, and Else Olsson, South Rorum, Malmöhus Lan, Sweden, born May 4, 1764, Esplnige, Sweden). He was born Dec. 30, 1811, South Rorum, Sweden. Came to Utah Aug. 26, 1859, James S. Brown company.
Married Bocl Tykeson (daughter of John Tykeson and Edna Olas, former born Sept. 20, 1773, Fultofta, Sweden), who was born May 5, 1812, Fultofta, Sweden, and came to Utah Aug. 26, 1859. Their children: Elise b. July 17, 1838, m. Jens N. Christensen; Peter Nilson b. Nov. 18, 1840, m. Svenborg Tufveson October, 1862; Nils b. July 30, 1843, d, 1849; Eina b. May 17, 1846, d. March 1856; Oia b. April 14. 1849, d. Jan. 4, 1874; Bengta b. Aug. 28, 1854, d. Feb. 25, 1856. Family home Smithfield, Utah.
High priest. Farmer. Joined the L. D. S. Church in 1854 at Rorum.
NILSON, PETER (son of Nils Nilson and Boc] Tykeson). Born Nov. 18, 1840, South Rorum, Maimohus Lan, Sweden. Came to Utah Aug. 26, 1859.
Married Svenborg Tufveson October, 1862, Smithfield, Utah (daughter of Tufve Johnson and Pehrnlla Pehrson), who was born Dec. 14, 1833, Osby, Sweden. Their children: Samuel Peter b. July 13, 1863, m. Lorretta L. Mlles; Emma Nilson b. April 18, 1865, m. Ed Cazler; James b. May 24, 1867, m. Priclila Hamiiton; John Nephi b. Feb. 6, 1869. d. Aug. 1, 1871; Eliza Nellle b. May 16, 1871; Ella b. June 29, 1873, m. Alma Wright; Zlna Matilda b. April 11, 1875, d. Jan. 21, 1877; Daniel b. Feb. 25, 1877, d. Aug. 6, 1878.
Married Mlnnie Hansen March 13, 1875, Salt Lake City (daughter of Oie and Maric Hansen), who was born Oct. 10, 1858, Odense, Denmark. Thelr children: Amanda Emele b. June 13, 1877, m. Frank Miles; Marinda b. March 13, 1879, m. Seth Chambers; Oliver b. Jan. 1, 1882, m. Millicent Low Sept. 1902; Edna b. July 10. 1885, d. Aug. 1887; Ezra b. Jan. 23, 1890, m. Allee Tooison Oct. 1909. Famliy home Smithfield, Utah.
Marrled Kierste Jenson Nov. 30, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Jenson and Eise Olson), who was born June 16, 1861, Everad, Sweden. Their children: Ida Ellenore b. Oct. 1, 1884, d. Dec. 26, 1905; Amos Cari b. Dec. 24, 1886; Joseph b. May 7, 1890; Elsle Matilda b. Dec. 7, 1891; Parley Franklin b. Oct. 19, 1893; Omer Victor b. Oct. 31, 1897, d. Sept. 23, 1898; Edgar b. Sept. 10, 1899; Milo b. Sept. 10, 1899. Family home Smithfield, Utah.
High priest; performed two missions in Sweden 1880-1888; hauled rock for the Salt Lake temple In 1863; hauled one of the first three loads of rock for the foundation of the taber- nacle in 1863.
NIRDEN, THOMAS (son of Thomas Nirden). Born at Herefordshire, Eng.). Came to Utah Sept. 19, 1852, Captaln Clawson company.
Marrled Elizabeth Dunn Sept. 19. 1852 (daughter of Jo- seph and Phoebe Dunn). She was born September, 1812, and came to Utah Sept. 19, 1852, on her wedding day. Thelr children: Mary Ann b. July 27, 1835, m. William S. Lords,
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July 23, 1854; Harriet b. Oct. 12, 1832, m. Thomas Whooley; I'hoebe, m. Robert Jones; Elizabeth, m. Aibert Harris; Mar- tha, m, George Slough. Family home Pleasant Grove, Utah, Pioneer of Pleasant Grove 1852, Farmer.
NIXON, GEORGE. Born 1818. Came to Utah in 1853, Vin- cent Schurtliff company.
Married Frances Hart (daughter of William Hart), who was born Feb. 22, 1818, and came to Utah 1853, Vincent Schurtiiff company. Their children: George William b. Sept. 26, 1847, m. Elizabeth H. Johnson Oct. 24, 1868; Char- iotte b. Dec. 24, 1838, m. William Robins Juiy 7, 1859; Fanny b. Jan. 19, 1851, m. Frank Carling; Stephen Henry b. Feb. 12, 1853, d. Jan. 3, 1910. Family home Holden, Miliard Co., Utah.
NIXON, GEORGE WILLIAM (son of George Nixon and Frances Hart). Born Sept. 26, 1847, St. Louis, Mo.
Married Elizabeth H. Johnson Oct. 24, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Richard Johnson and Husseter Bevan, pioneers 1851, Joseph Horne company). She was born Nov. 1, 1849, Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., Iowa. Their children: Harriet Elien b. Feb. 7, 1870, m. Benjamin Ken- ney Sept. 23, 1891; George William b. Feb. 15, 1873, m. Rachei Marinda Stephenson Aug. 28, 1895; Ira Alvin b. Feb. 5, 1875, d. May 14, 1882; Elizabeth H. b. Oct. 2, 1877, d. May 29, 1882; Richard Stephen b. Sept. 12, 1880, m. Sarah Armina Stevens May 16, 1906; Frances Chariotte b. Nov, 9, 1883, m. Aima Stevens Sept. 27, 1905; Marion b. Jan. 19, 1887, d. Feb. 12, 1888; Cari b. May 29, 1889; Fiossie b. Oct. 18, 1892. Family home Hoiden, Miliard Co., Utah.
Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah. Constable two terms; sheriff four years. President, vice president and director of Holden Co-op. store 20 years; director of Holden Irrigation Co. several years.
NIXON, GEORGE W., JR. (son of George William Nixon and Elizabeth H. Johnson). Born Feb. 15, 1873, Hoiden, Utah.
Married Rachei Marinda Stephenson Aug. 28, 1895, Manti, Utah (daughter of Simeon Stephenson and Rachel Stevens). She was born Aug. 20, 1875. Their children: Neva b. May 26, 1896; Ira b. March 2, 1898; Aida b. Nov. 13, 1902; Marion Aibert b. Sept. 29, 1907; Myri b. June 21, 1911. Family home Hoiden, Utah.
NOAKES, THOMAS. Born in England, Foliowed the founders of Utah in all their migrations. Came to Utah 1847.
Married Emma Inkpen at Sussex, Eng. Their children: George, m. Sophia Crowfoot; Thomas; William; John Hub- bard, m. Susan Chiids. Family home Springviiie, Utah.
One of Joseph Smith's bodyguards. Died September, 1870, at Springvilie, Utah.
NOAKES, GEORGE (son of Thomas Noakes and Emma Ink- pen). Born Sept. 4, 1811, in England. Came to Utah 1852.
Married Sophia Crowfoot January, 1848, Nauvoo, Iil. (daughter of Benjamin Crowfoot and Samantha Sackett of Saratoga Springs, N. Y .; she came to Utah 1852). She was born Feb. 11, 1818. Their children: George Washington b. Feb. 14, 1849, m. Ann Wintertor, m. Rosina Haney; Wil- liam Hubbard b. Sept. 25, 1850; Thomas Nephi b. Sept. 10, 1852, m. Neilus Carter; Emma Inkpen b. Dec. 3, 1854, m. John Winterton; Mary Elizabeth b. Oct. 3, 1857; John Hubbard b. March 19, 1859, m. Margeret Priscilia Casper; David E. b. Sept. 9, 1860; Robert Avery b. Sept. 5, 1862. Family home Charleston, Utah.
High priest; ward teacher; bishop; superintendent Sunday school. Veteran Indian war. Farmer.
NOAKES, JOHN HUBBARD (son of George Noakes and Sophia Crowfoot). Born March 19, 1859, Alpine, Utah.
Married Margeret Priscilia Casper May 15, 1889, Manti, Utah (daughter of Wiiiiam Nephi Casper and Agnes Mc- Fariand of Charleston, Utah), who was born June 4, 1872. Their children: Mary June b. June 12, 1890, m. John J. Gordon; David Avery b. Sept. 25, 1891; Mabie Sophia b. Nov. 1, 1893, m. Frederick Howarth; Gertrude Louisa b. Oct. 9, 1895; William Ruben b. Feb. 13, 1897; Wailace Nephi b. April 4, 1899; Erving Arthur b. Nov. 23, 1900; Beatrice Verga b. Nov. 29, 1902; Vida Lueiia b. March 10, 1904; Reva Agnes b. Jan. 8, 1906; Margeret Myre b. Juiy 17, 1908.
Eider; ward teacher. Constable; town marshal; road supervisor. Farmer.
NOBLE, JOSEPH B. (son of Ezekiel Noble and Theodocia Bates of Egremont, Mass). Born Jan. 14, 1810, at Egremont. Came to Utah October 2, 1847, Jedediah M. Grant company.
Married Mary Adeiine Beman Sept. 11, 1834, Bloomfield, N. Y. (daughter of Alvah Beman and Saliy Burtts of Livonia, Livingston county, N. Y.), who was born Jan. 10, 1810. Their children: Meriam; Joseph Heber; Nephi; Louisa; Edward Aivan, m. Jane Peal; Mary Adeila; Hiram Brigham; Eiiza Theodocia, m. Edgar Dalrympie; Benjamin, m. Rachel Lee. Family home Bountiful. Utah.
Members first quorum seventies; missionary to New York; bishop's counselor; bishop; patriarch. Performed the first piurai marriage in the L. D. S. church. Miller; farmer; stockraiser. Died Aug. 17, 1901, Wardboro, Idaho.
NOBLE, LUCIAN (son of Silas Noble and Leah Hollenbeck of Ontario county, N. Y.). Born Nov. 26, 1807, East Bioom- fieid, Ontario county, N. Y. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1850, William Snow company.
Married Emily Wiicox Jan. 30, 1831, at East Bloomfield, N. Y. (daughter of Smith Wilcox and Martha Turner of that place). Their children: Angeline, m. Ira Nathaniel Hinckley; Adelaide, m. Ira Nathaniei Hinckley; Lucian Gardner, d. child; Theodore Smith, d. child; Emily. Family home, Salt Lake City.
High priest; missionary to eastern states 1872. teacher. Horticuiturist. Died Jan. 20, 1891.
School
NOBLE, WILLIAM G. (son of Joseph Nobie and Ann Hart). Born March 29, 1811, Irchester, Northamptonshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 17, 1862, Henry W. Milier company.
Married Mary Ann Harper Dec. 7, 1830, Irchester, Eng, (daughter of John Harper and Rachei Waterhouse). Their children: Jane Ann b. June 21, 1832, m. Robert W. Fox; Rachei b. Aug. 28, -, d. infant; Waterhouse Harper b. Sept. 17, 1834 (d. 1856), m. Mary Pearse; Eiiza Priscilia b. April 3, 1836, m. R. L. Fishburn; Henrietta b. Aug. 11, 1837, m. George H. Giibert; Lavinia b. March 20, 1839, m. Benjamin Arkens, m. James Meikle; Wiiiiam Aquiiia b. May 4, 1841 (d. Dec. 12, 1880), m. Sarah C. Mcrriii, m. Sarah F. Smith; Louisa Rock Snow b. Oct. 19, 1842, m. Henry Watts; Zii- phah b. April 6, 1844, m. Alonzo P. Raymond; Leonora b. Dec. 21, 1846, m. Samuel Merriii; Laura Matiida b. Feb. 17, 1850, m. R. L. Fishburn. Family home Smithfield, Utah.
High priest; missionary to England. Tailor. Died March 14, 1893.
NOBLE, W. P. (son of William Nobie and Jane Payne of Jefferson county, N. Y.). Born Dec. 24, 1847, in Jefferson county, N. Y. Came to Utah Nov. 7, 1883.
Married Margret Hoiiaran 1882, who was born 1848. Their children: Ida J., m. L. C. Robinson; Fred W., m. Mayme Ward; Edith, m, Robert Goldsmith; Mayme. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Police commissioner; Sait Lake City councilman. Engaged in stockraising; banking.
NOE, ABRAM (son of Job Noe and Evaline Tibbets, Cin- cinnati, Ohio). Born Dec. 18, 1820, Cincinnati, Ohio. Came to Utah October, 1852.
Married Mary Jane Winslow March 1853, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Winsiow and Rebecca Tibbets, Cin- cinnati). She was born Feb. 25, 1830. Their children: E'vaiine Noe b. Nov. 27, 1852, m. Henry Isaac Bush; Rebecca Jane b. Jan. 26, 1855, m. James Alexander; George Joseph b. Oct. 12, 1859, m. Mary E. Thorne; Emily Losania b. Aug. Aug. 14, 1863, m. Lucius Scoviiie; Edward Prebel b. March 15, 1865, m. Emma Waiker.
The children by the second wife were: Eugene Abram b. Aprii 7, 1866; Ciarence William b. April 6, 1867; Clarinda Angeline b. April 6, 1867; Charies Lafayette b. March 6, 1868. Family home Springville, Utah.
Veteran Indian wars. Justice of peace 20 years; member constitutionai convention.
NORDFORS, PETER. Born Dec. 24, 1805, Fareia, Heisen- giang, Sweden. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1862, Joseph Horne company.
Married Margaret Monson, who was born December, 1799. Their children: Cathrina Margaret b. 1830; Andrew M. b. Feb. 29, 1839, m. Cathrine Oison; Cari Constantine b. 1840; Chris- tena Elizabeth b. 1842; Matiida Josephine b. Dec. 2, 1844, m. F. R. Thyberg May 10, 1862; Oiov Eric b. 1846. Family resided Beaver City, Fairview, Glenwood and Koosharem, Utah.
Died at latter place 1895.
NORDFORS, ANDREW M. (son of Peter Nordfors and Margaret Monson). Born Feb. 29, 1832, Upsala, Sweden.
Married Cathrine Oison Dec. 1863, Kronge Ade, Ragunda, Sweden (daughter of Jens Olson), who was born Aug. 26, 1832, Hoija Lith, Sweden. Their children: Margaret Jo- sephine b. Oct. 13, 1864, m. John W. Jackson Nov. 14, 1883; Cathrine W. b. July 17, 1866, m. James Bunker Aprii 12, 1889; Johan Peter b. Dec. 1871; John Axel b. Sept. 18, 1873, m. Rebecca Roberts 1900; Agnes Rozina b. April 26, 1875, m. Oscar Anderson Feb. 1898; Charles Victor b. July 21, 1877; Emily Matiida b. June 20, 1878; Andrew Leonard b. June 19, 1882. Family resided Bear River City, Gienwood and Annabeiia, Utah.
High priest; missionary in northern Sweden 1861-62. Biacksmith.
NORTH, LEVI (son of Sidney North and Mary Hawthorne of West Virginia). Born July 17, 1817, in White county, Iii. Came to Utah with Robert Wimmer Sept. 15, 1852.
Married Ariminta Howard (daughter of John and Jane Howard), who was born Feb. 25, 1819, in Madison county (near Detroit), Iii., and came to Utah Sept. 15, 1852, where she died March 12, 1903. Their children: Charies Addison b. Nov. 14, 1838, m. Albertina Slivernia Battieson, who pulied one of the handcarts over the piains, and d. March 12, 1903; Hyrum Bennett, b. Dec. 16, 1840, m. Leah R. Davis and Priscilla Jane Biair; Almyra, m. Ephraim H. Williams; Levi Howard, m. Annie Maria Morgan; Ariminta, m. Amos B. Fuiier; Merari, m. Qucen Jackson; Mary Jane, m. A. L. Fulier; Maiinda Howard, m. William H. Butterworth; Mar-
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gery Annie, m. John Price. Family home Mill Creek, Utah. Marrled Christenla Rassmensen In 1865, who was born in Scandinavia. Their children: John Riley; Rhoda D .; Hulda; Kate; Lula; Maud; James.
Missionary to White Mountain, Nev .; ward teacher. Plo- neer to Mill Creek. Farmer. Dled Feb. 24, 1894.
NORTH, HYRUM BENNETT (son of Levi North and Arl- minta Howard). Born Dec. 16, 1840, in Lee Co., Iowa. Caine to Utah Sept. 15, 1852, with Robert Wimmer company.
Married Leah R. Davis Dec. 31, 1862, Mill Creek, Utah (daughter of John R. Davis and Mary Miles of Ebbwale, South Wales). She was born May 4, 1846, and came to Utah Oct. 15, 1861, with Ira Eldredge company, walking all the way from Florence to Utah. Thelr children: Levl and Ellzabeth, twins, b. Nov. 22, 1863, d. infants; Hyrum Thomas b. Nov. 8, 1864, died; Charles David b. Oct. 5, 1865 and Amos b. April 5, 1866, died; Mary ArimInta b. Aug. 13, 1868, m. Charles Neilson Jan. 29, 1889; Merari Franklin b. Sept. 3, 1870 (d. April 15, 1909), m. Annle Lohr Feb. 20, 1903 (d. June 19, 1909, leaving two children, Leah and Har- old); Leah Alwllda b. Sept. 15, 1872, died; Malinda Jane b. Dec. 1, 1873, m. Peter Sorensen; Pheba A. b. Nov. 30, 1875 (d. April 23, 1900), m. G. W. Daybell Nov. 2, 1908; Perry Davis b. May 19, 1877, m. Cynthla Brunsen March 17, 1898; Eunice Ann b. Aug. 26, 1878, died; Martha Almira b. Jan. 29, 1883, m. Robert Daybell. Family home Charleston, Utah.
Married Priscilla Jane Blalr April 5, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of Harrison Blair and Mary Ann McNutt of Adams county, Ill., pioneers late In 1857 from California). She was born Feb. 13, 1853, in Adams county, Ill. Thelr children: William Harrison b. May 14, 1870, m. Caroline Steadman; Webster Howard b. July 21, 1872, died; Arthur Mormon b. May 30, 1874, m. Caroline Blakey; Ashaet Albert b. July 2, 1876, m. Mary Steadman; Milton Blair b. Sept. 27, 1878; Edith Priscilla b. Feb. 16, 1881; Alma b. Jan. 22, 1883; George Addison b. July 23, 1884, and Royal Exile b. Aug. 29, 1886, died; Warren Lyman b. Aug. 22, 1888, m. Hazel Montgomery; Lorin Harvey b. Aprll 4, 1890, m. Zella Lewis.
Ordalned a seventy Feb. 25, 1859, Mill Creek, Utah; ward teacher. Member of Utah volunteer cavalry, enrolled April 30, 1862. Farmer and ranchman.
NORTON, ALANSON (son of Allen Norton, Granville, N. Y., and Lucy Wilkinson, born March 3, 1788, in Connecticut). He was born March 26, -1814, at Granville, N. Y. Came to Utah 1851, John G. Smith company.
Marrled Sallle Marla Freeman (daughter of Sllas Free- man and Sallie French), who was born April 24, 1817, and came to Utah with her husband; died 1852, Provo, Utah. Thelr children: Harrlet Emeline b. April 22, 1837, m. Leonard Phillips in 1852; Lucy Ellen b. April 1840, m. Thomas S. Nixon; Mary Eliza b. July 11, 1842, d. Infant; Emma Louisa b. March 10, 1844; Martha Elmira b. Sept. 12, 1846, m. Thomas B. WIlde; Althea Marla b. Nov. 1849, m. Isaac Lewis; Sallie Aldura b. Jan. 16, 1852, m. Joseph Southworth 1861. Family home Provo, Utah.
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