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Missionary to Vermont. Active temple worker. Farmer. Dled Dec. 29, 1886, Kanesville, Iowa.
PERRY, WILLIAM HOWARD (son of Stephen Perry and Rhoby Edwards). Born Aug. 2. 1823, In Essex county, N. Y. Came to Utah In 1850, William Clapp company.
Married Alice Stowell Oct. 17, 1851, Lynn, Utah (daughter of A. O. A. Stowell and Mary S. Hoimes of New York, latter ploneer 1852). She was born July 19, 1832. Their children: Stephen b. July 16, 1853, m. Mary Ellen Blglow; Cynthia Ernestine b. Feb. 6, 1856, m. William Henry Packard; Joseph b. Sept. 30, 1859, m. Martha Hovey; Hyrum b. Sept. 30. 1859, m. Nora Scott; Don Carlos b. Aug. 19, 1863, m. Martha Bing- ham; Oren Amos b. Nov. 15, 1867, m. Rose Soth; Mary Allce b. June 5, 1871, m. John Slaugh. Famliy home Cache Valley, Utah.
Marrled Juliaette Stowell June 10, 1853, Provo, Utah (daughter of A. O. A. Stoweil and Mary S. Holmes), who was born Nov. 29, 1835. Their children: Mary Rhoby b. May 7, 1855, m. Edward Jessup; Susan Caroline b. June 11. 1857, m. George Marier; Alonzo Henry b. Sept. 29. 1859; Heber b. March 23, 1863, d. Infant; Harriett b. March 23, 1863, m. David H. Bingham; George Wililam b. April 3, 1866; Jullaette b. Oct. 17, 1868, m. Thomas Caldwell; Minerva Amanda b. Oct. 24, 1873, d. child; Sallie Alvira b. Feb. 20, 1876, m. Wllllam Griffin; Rose Czarlna b. June 1, 1879, m. Henry Willard Wllllams. Family home Lynn, Utah.
Missionary to Salmon river 1857-58; bishop's counselor. Farmer. Dled Dec. 15, 1904, Vernal, Utah.
PERRY, GEORGE WILLIAM (son of Willlam Howard Perry and Juliaette Stowell). Born April 3, 1866, Huntsville, Utah. Missionary to central states Nov. 20, 1907, to Jan. 17, 1910; one of seven presidents of the quorum seventies. Farmer; frultralser.
PERRY, SYLVESTER LYMAN (son of Stephen Perry and Rhoby Edwards). Born Jan. 2, 1833, Lewls, N. Y. Came to Utah 1850 with father.
Married Nancy Ann Shaffer Jan. 22, 1855, Bingham Fort, Utah (daughter of Henry Shaffer and Eve Beard of Slater- ville, Utah, ploneers 1851, Captain Woods company). She was born in Indiana Nov. 14, 1833. Thelr chlidren: Henry Sylvester b. Dec. 27, 1855, m. Ester N. Price; Mary Jane b. Oct. 24, 1859; William Heber b. June 30, 1862, m. Charlotte Ann Fields: Susan Arrenle b. Oct. 19, 1864, m. John W. Singleton; Sarah Elizabeth b. Oct. 2, 1867, m. John B. Stratton; Nancy Ann b. Aug. 4, 1870, m. James Ross; Mar- garet Elien b. April 29, 1874, m. Oliver Henry Bybee. Family home, Slaterville.
Member 60th quorum seventies; teacher; high priest. Farmer. Dled July 6, 1908.
PERRY, WILLIAM HEBER (son of Sylvester Lyman Perry and Nancy Ann Shaffer). Born June 30, 1862, Slaterville, Utah.
Married Charlotte Ann Flelds Nov. 4, 1886, Logan, Utah (daughter of Wiillam Flelds and Charlotte Boit of Slater- ville, ploneers 1852). She was born April 1, 1863. Thelr children: Edward Ernest b. Dec. 9, 1887, d. Infant; Ada Ann b. Feb. 7, 1889; Heber LeRoy b. May 23, 1892; Earl Westley b. Aug. 21, 1894; Ray Delwin b. Jan. 28, 1897; Blanch Alta b. March 26, 1899; Irvin Warren b. May 4, 1902.
Elder. Farmer.
PETERS, DAVID (HUGHES) (son of Peter Hughes, born 1771, Merloneth, Wales, and Ellzabeth Morris). Born March 10, 1810, In Merloneth. Came to Utah 1849, George A. Smith company.
Married Laura Jones Davis April 11, 1840 (daughter of John Davis and Laura Jones), who was born Feb. 8, 1817; came to Utah with husband. Thelr children: Sarah b. Feb. 6, 1841, m. Charles P. Squires Sept. 1, 1856; Laura b. March 16, 1842, m. Wlillam Woodland; Elizabeth b. June 21, 1845; John Davld b. May 10, 1850, m. Louisa Bingham Nov. 22, 1869; Davld b. Oct. 23, 1851; Willlam b. Oct. 30, 1853; Morris Rees b. Nov. 22, 1855, m. Annle Thorn Dec. 11, 1879; Thomas
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D. b. Dec. 14, 1857, m. Sarah Tborn Dec. 22, 1887; Peter Hughes b. Nov. 27, 1860, m. Meivina Perry. Family home Three Mile Creek (Now Perry), Utah.
Married Ann Jones Perry Sept. 20, 1851, Salt Lake City (daughter of Edward Jones). Their children: Joseph and Hyrum (twins) b. June 18, 1852; Sarah Ann b. Oct. 7, 1854; Mary b. Feb. 23, 1856, m. John S. Bingham; Richard b. March 3, 1858, m. Orpha Henderson.
Pioneer of Box Elder county 1852. Lived In Brigham City for a few years; moved to Three Mile Creek (now Perry), Utah. Died June 11, 1898.
PETERS, MORRIS REES (son of David Hughes Peters and Laura Jones Davis). Born Nov. 22, 1855, Brigham City, Utah.
Married Annie Thorn Dec. 11, 1879, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Richard Thorn and Rebecca Ann Osborn, pioneers 1840), who was born April 16, 1860, Perry, Utah. Only child: Morris William b. March 21, 1881, m. Udessa Elvira Jeppson June 5, 1905.
First counselor to Bishop James Neisonsen Oct. 25, 1896- 1904. Bishop of Perry ward, Utah.
PETERSEN, ANDERS (son of Peder and Anna Andersen of Givskud, Sjaelland, Denmark). Born May 12, 1830, at Givskud. Came to Utah October, 1861.
Married Eliza M. Krough April 12, 1863, Provo, Utah (daughter of Lawrence Krough and Johanna Broe of Heils, Schieswig-Holstein, Germany), who was born July 27, 1838, and came to Utah Sept. 27, 1862, John R. Murdock company. Their children: Andrew P. b. May 20, 1864, died; Annie J. b. May 6, 1866, m. Harry Stone; Peter L. b. Aug. 22, 1868, died; Eliza M. b. April 9, 1870, m. Alfred Anderson; Lawrence P. b. Aprii 12, 1873, m. Minnie Goisan Dec. 20, 1899; m. Lucy Aspinail Dec. 1909; Anton M. b. Nov. 1, 1876, m. Millie Wilde Aug. 1899; Mary Ann b. Sept. 26, 1879, m. Arthur Wilde Nov. 3, 1905; Henry N. b. April 3, 1882, m. Emma Frances Oct. 1902. Family resided at Provo, Utah and Ray- mond and Barnwell, Alta, Can.
Member 64th quorum seventies. Bought load of telegraph wire from Omaha to Salt Lake City 1861. Settied at Sait Lake City; moved to Provo in 1863, where he resided nearly 40 years, and then moved to Barnweil, Can. Assisted materially in the development of Provo and surrounding country.
PETERSEN, ANDREW (son of Peter Andersen, born 1801, and Annie Petersen of Denmark). Born Dec. 18, 1832, Viborg, Denmark. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1866, Joseph S. Rawiins company.
Married Caroline D. Dabelstein (daughter of Henry Dabei- stein and Christine M. Lytt), who was born Oct. 8, 1835, Holstein, Germany. Their children: Hans F. b. July 21, 1858, m. Mary Rasmussen 1881; James b. Sept. 9, 1860; Annie D. b. April 4, 1863, dled; Minnie C. b. July 6, 1865, m. George Brown 1884; Andrew b. Nov. 9, 1867, m. Maud Mills 1892; Adam H. b. Dec. 8, 1869, m. Verdie Post 1905; Emma b. June 16, 1871, m. Richard Redden 1893; Eliza b. Nov. 8, 1872, m. Joshua Bates 1894; George A. b. Jan. 24, 1874, m. Vadie Winters 1899; Eleanor b. Aug. 11, 1867, m. John Williams 1903; Joseph H. b. Jan. 25, 1878, m. Eionora Mur- dock 1904; Frank b. Oct. 5, 1880, m. Emma Comer 1901.
Married Mary Larsen in 1888, who was born Aug. 13, 1850, in Denmark. Only child: Nephi b. April 24, 1890. Family home Wanship, Utah.
Superintendent Wanship Sunday school 17 years; bishop of Wanship; president high priests quorum; missionary to Denmark and Germany 1898-1900. Veteran Danish-German war 1864-1865; veteran Black Hawk war; guard at pen- itentiary. Railroad contractor Union Pacific R. R. 1868. Died Nov. 26, 1900, Wanshlp.
PETERSEN, ANDREW (son of Peder Pedersen and Kir- stine Andersdatter of Sjaelland, Denmark). Born Feb. 8, 1829, Jetsmark, Sogn, Denmark. Came to Utah October, 1854.
Married Anna Marie Hansdatter Oct. 15, 1854, Sait Lake City (daughter of Hans Olsen and Tova Knudsdatter of Denmark), who was born March 13, 1822. Their children: Christena, m. Caleb Hartiey; Lorenzo, m. Mary Nordstrom; Peter, m. Celestia M. Terry; Mette M., m. Elias A. Terry; Anna Mariah Hancena, m. Louis C. Larsen.
Married Annette Larsdatter (daughter of Lars Andersen and Johanna Larsdatter of Fairview, Utah, pioneers 1863), who was born July 29, 1847. Their children: John T. b. Nov. 19, 1865, m. Sarah E. Taylor; Lewis, m. Sarah E. Bills; Andrew, m. Vlola Wilson; James T., m. Malissa Stewart. Familics resided Fairview, Utah.
Bishop of Fairview 1863-65. Veteran Black Hawk war. Early settler at Fairview; moved to Mt. Pleasant. Farmer. Died Jan. 20, 1873, at Fairview.
PETERSEN, JOHN T. (son of Andrew Petersen and Annette Larsdatter). Born Nov. 19, 1865, Fairview, Utah.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Taylor Dec. 12, 1884, Logan, Utah (daughter of Willlam Singleton and Phebe Jane Stewart of Fairview, pioneers 1860), who was born Nov. 28, 1868. Their children: Sarah E. b. Aug. 16, 1885, m. Brigham Adel- bert Lowe; John A. b. Dcc 26, 1886; Frances E. b. Nov. 8, 1888, m. Ray E. Merkley; Phebe b. Aug. 30, 1890; Lewis S. b. Dec. 4, 1891; Myron b. Nov. 11, 1894; Furn A. b. Dec. 8, 1896: A. La Varre b. June 11, 1899; Alice E. b. Sept. 18,
1901; Raiph b. Dec. 1, 1903; Rose Lee b. Feb. 7, 1906. Family home Fairview, Utah, and Wapello, Idaho.
Sunday school superintendent 1894-1900; president Y. M. M. I. A .; bishop's counselor 1905-07.
PETERSEN, CHRISTIAN (son of Ole Petersen and Annie Christiansen of Denmark). Born Oct. 25, 1824, in Denmark. Came to Utah October, 1860, John W. Young company.
Married Elizabeth Jensen 1847 in Denmark, who was born Sept. 7, 1815. Their children: Oie (adopted) b. Feb. 12, 1840; Rasmus (adopted) b. Feb. 16, 1842, m. Sophia Jensen; Jorgen b. June 3, 1848; Niels b. March 11, 1850; Anne Chris- tiene b. Aug. 21, 1852; Peter b. Jan. 14, 1854; Ellen Marie b. July 12, 1858; Mary b. March 3, 1860, m. Erastus Robert Lark. Family home Brinton, Utah.
Died April 23, 1896.
PETERSEN, FREDERICK A. (son of Poweil Frederick Petersen, born Aug. 10, 1800, Copenhagen, Denmark, and Cecella Alseind, born Juiy 27, 1802, Fyen, Denmark). Born Jan. 28, 1835, at Copenhagen. Came to Utah Aug. 29, 1863, John R. Murdock company.
Married Lella Olson July, 1863 (daughter of John and Karen Olson, pioneers 1863), who was born 1839 and came to Utah with her husband. Their children: Josephine b. May, 1864; Fredericka b. Jan. 28, 1865, m. James Moss; Poweli Frederick b. May 7, 1868, m. Sophrona Smith; Cece- lius b. May 8, 1872; Concordia b. Jan. 4, 1873, m. William Brown; Sarah b. Aug. 15, 1874, m. Hans Blomgren; Gusta b. Nov. 1, 1877, m. Charies Daiton; Frederick Aiselnd b. May 6, 1879; Ciara Agneta b. Nov. 26, 1881. Famliy home Levan. Utah.
High priest. Blacksmith and farmer.
PETERSEN, HANS (son of Peter Larsen of Denmark). Born April 6, 1825, Valloby, Denmark, Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1863, John R. Young company.
Married Doris Lorentzon (daughter of Lorentz Lorentzon and Margaret Jacobson), who was born 1829, Kiel, Germany. Their children: Josephine b. 1843, m. Lars K. Larson; Ernest, m. Elizabeth Benson and Miille Molien; Lorentz. m. Kristine Nielsen; Hans; Ezra, m. Elia Alien. Family home Hyrum, Utah.
Eider; missionary to Denmark. Took an active part in bringing immigrants to Utah. Settier at Hyrum, Utah.
PETERSEN, LORENTZ (son of Hans Petersen and Dorls Lorentzon). Born Feb. 15, 1857, Valloby, Denmark.
Married Kristine Nielsen (daughter of Peter Nielsen and Gundle K. Hansen), who was born Nov. 30, 1859, Gadevang, Denmark. Their children: Lorenzo Cari b. Sept. 9, 1878, m. Javan Jensen; Dora b. Oct. 25, 1880; Waldermar F. b. Sept. 22, 1882, m. F. Fiossie Hansen; Wlilard b. Dec. 12, 1884; Agnes b. April 2, 1878, m. Aima Rasmussen; Eugene b. Jan. 11, 1892; Eva May b. April 29, 1894; Jesse Virio b. Dec. 26, 1899; Verlo b. July 16, 1902.
High priest; missionary to Denmark 1889 and 1906; bishop counselor in second ward, Hyrum, Utah. Resided at Hyrum, Utah.
PETERSEN, WILLARD (son of Lorentz Petersen and Kris- tine Nielsen). Born December 12, 1884, Hyrum, Utalı.
PETERSEN, HANS J. (son of Hans and Mary Petersen of Denmark). Born 1833, Copenhagen, Denmark. Came to Utah May, 1870.
Married Christina Borgesen 1867, at Copenhagen (daugh- ter of Bergo Nlisen and Karren Ryberg of Denmark), who was born May 24, 1839. Their children: Hans T. b. Dec. 9, 1867, m. Selma Sorensen; Mary Heiena, m. John H. Snow- hall; Annie Christina, m. William Corbett; Carrie Maria, m. C. E. Baker. Family home Smithfield, Cache Co., Utah.
Manager of Co-operative Shoe Factory at Smithfield, Utah, 1875-1880. Died Sept. 20, 1890.
PETERSEN, HANS T. (son of Hans J. Petersen and Chris- tina Borgesen). Born Dec. 9, 1867, Borup, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Married Seima Sorensen Sept. 20, 1899, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jens Christian Sorensen and Nieisine Isakson of Aarhuus, Denmark, pioneers 1898), who was born June 19, 1880. Their children: Alma Luella b. June 30, 1900; Selma Loverne b. June 29, 1902; Hans Kenneth b. April 10, 1905; Lorin Willlam b. May 29, 1908; Afton Bernice b. June 30, 1910. Family home Smithfield and Trenton, Utah.
Bishop Trenton ward 1907. City recorder, Smithfield, one term; councilman 1900-1904: mayor 1904-1906. Manager Farmers Union Mill 1901-1906: manager Trenton Mill & Elevator Co. 1906. Settied at Smithfield; moved to Trenton 1906.
PETERSEN, JAMES (son of Peter Olsen and Dorthea Peter- sen of Nyerup, Holbek amt, Denmark). Born Dcc. 5, 1847. at Nyerup. Came to Utah Sept. 25, 1868, John G. Holman oxteam company.
Married Mary Sophie Simmonsen Dec. 26, 1878 (daughter of Martin Simmonsen and Mary Petersen), who was born Feb. 26, 1862, Fensmark, Denmark. Their children: James Reuben b. Oct. 11, 1879. m. Morget Olsen 1908: Mary Matilda b. Scpt. 29, 1881, m. Joseph Jacobson 1900; Simon Leroy b.
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Feb. 16, 1884; Charles Levi b. May 16, 1886; Joseph Melville b. Oct. 16, 1888, m. Tina Maxburn 1907; Martin Benjamin b. June 29, 1892; Ciyde Ephraim b. Oct. 21, 1894; Virginia Sophie b. Sept. 29, 1896; Everett Lorenzo b. Feb. 14, 1900; Louis Eugene b. Aug. 25, 1898, d. Aug. 28, 1898; Olive Dor- thea b. Aug. 2, 1903; Alice b. April 27, 1906, d. same day; Frederick Irving b. Nov. 7, 1907, d. May 13, 1908. Family resided South Jordan and Riverton, Utah.
One of presidents of 95th quorum seventles; missionary to Denmark 1889-91; to northern states 1907-08; home mis- sionary of Jordan stake two years; acting teacher of South Jordan ward 1877, serving 37 years; had charge of a com- pany of immigrants to Utah 1891. Worked on railroads and In mines for about three years and settled at South Jordan. Merchant; farmer; stockraiser.
PETERSEN, JAMES (son of Rasmus Petersen and Annie Marie Hansen, both of Fyen, Denmark, who died of cholera near Quincy, lii., while en route to Utah). Born April 28, 1858, at Fycn. Came to Utah September, 1866, Abner Lowry company.
Married Anna Ellza Rasmussen Oct. 16, 1879, Mt. Pleasant, Utah (daughter of Rasmus Rasmussen and Maria Christine Johanstatter of Fyen, Denmark), who was born Jan. 13, 1860. Their children: Elsina Maria b. Sept. 4, 1880; Annie Johanna b. Dec. 8, 1882, m. William E. King; James Erastus b. March 30, 1885, died; Dianthy Sephrona b. May 26, 1887, m. Andrew O. Larson; Parley b. March 30, 1889; Leo Wilford b. May 18, 1891; Deibert b. June 15, 1893; Vern b. Dec. 12, 1895; Myrtle Amanda b. March 12, 1898; Rex b. Oct. 11, 1900; Bienda 1rene b. Nov. 14, 1902. Family home Castie Dale, Utah.
High priest; ward clerk; high councilor; member stake board of education; president of town board. School trus- tee. Merchant; farmer. An early settier at Castle Dale. Has done much to build up Emery county.
PETERSEN, JAMES O. (father from Copenhagen, Denmark, and mother from Sjaelland, Denmark). Born April 8, 1820, at Copenhagen. Came to Utah 1856, James G. Willle hand- cart company.
Married Anne Jensen about 1843, who was born Sept. 10, 1823 (died 1901), and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Sophia b. Sept. 24, 1844. m. W. Valentine 1858; Marie B. b. Sept. 9, 1846, m. James Olsen Jan. 28, 1862; Hans b. Aug. 1848, m. Marthy Abot; Christ b. Aug. 1850, m. Elien Nieisen; Peter b. March 14, 1852, m. Mary Andersen; James C. b. Aug. 1854, m. Sarah Hansen; Stene b. Sept 17, 1857, m. Soren Nieisen; Abraham b. Oct. 1859; Annle b. Nov. 1861, m. Christ Nygaard; 1saack b. Nov. 1863. died; Jacob b. Dec. 1865, m. Lene Pouisen; Nephl b. Dec. 1867, m. Louise Arn.
High priest. Cooper; farmer. Died 1900.
PETERSEN, JENS K. Born at Copenhagen, Denmark. Came to Utah 1854.
Married Helena Christina Hansen. Their children: H. C., m. Mary Capson; Anirina C., m. George P. Pectoi; Caroline, m. Joseph Heering; James E. b. Nov. 1855, m. Caroline Gott- fredson; Joseph, m. Kista Henderickson.
Married Emmie Gourd, Sait Lake City, who was born In Sweden. Their children: Erastus W., m. - Henderickson; Saphrona; James; Alexander; Melvenia. Family home Ephraim, Utah.
PETERSEN. JAMES EPHRAIM (son of Jens K. Petersen and Helena Christina Hansen). Born Nov. 16, 1855, Ephraim, Utah.
Married Caroilne Gottfredson March 8, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of Gens Gottfredson and Karen Mileheade, pioneers 1857), who was born Feb. 15. 1859. Their chii- dren: Ephraim A. b. Feb. 19, 1878, m. Edna Dailon Nov. 29, 1899; Caroline R. b. Oct. 7, 1879, m. John Whittaker; Vir- ginia b. Feb. 4, 1881, m. Charles R. Daiton Feb. 8, 1899; James L. b. Aug. 26, 1883, m. 1rene Daiton June 16, 1909; Vivian M. b. Oct. 21, 1885, m. Joseph Steele June 6, 1906; Le Roy b. Sept. 11, 1887; Maggie Helena b. Sept. 21, 1889, m. J. Dennis Morgan Nov. 9, 1910; Arthur M. b. Feb. 15, 1892; Leonard b. April 20, 1894; Arnold E. b. Sept 1, 1896; Orien b. July 1, 1899; Leda b. June 6, 1901. Family home Circle- vilie, Utah.
Missionary to northern states 1884-85; second counselor in bishopric of Marion ward 1883-85; ordained bishop of Marion ward March 28, 1887. Settied with his parents at Gienwood 1865; moved to Manti. Took part in Black Hawk wars. Moved to Grass Valley 1880, and settied at Circlevlile. Elected to the state legislature 1904; county commissioner eight years; postmaster; school trustee; notary public.
PETERSEN, EPHRAIM A. (son of James E. Petersen and Caroline Gottfredson). Born Feb. 19, 1878, Gienwood, Utah.
Married Edna Dallon Nov. 29, 1899, Circleville, Utah (daughter of Charles A. Dalion and Sarah J. Wlley), who was born July 26, 1896, at Circleville. Their children: Alviri Errol b. Sept. 18, 1900; Loretta b. June 18, 1903; Warren D. b. Feb. 9, 1905; Ebert Ray b. Oct. 12, 1907; Hazel b. Jan. 19, 1911. Family home Circleville, Utah.
PETERSEN, LARS PETER (son of Christian Petersen, born Sept. 13, 1789, Aalbek Hjorring amt, Denmark, and Maria Lar- sen, born Jan. 14, 1780, Voer, Denmark). He was born Nov. 27, 1825, in Aalbek. Came to Utah Sept. 23, 1862, Christlan A. Madsen company.
Married Elsle Maria Jensen Nov. 26, 1852 (daughter of Thor Jensen and Johanah Maria Jensen), who came to Utah with husband. Their chlidren: Ane Maria b. May 16, 1853, m. Jens L. Peterson Aug. 3, 1867; James C. b. Dec. 12, 1854, m. Jane Ruth Baker; Mary b. June 12, 1856; Niels Peter b. May 9, 1858, m. Augusta Johnson Aprli 21, 1886; Oie Chris- tian b. June 24, 1859; Christian b. June 17, 1861; Eisie Maria b. Oct. 9, 1862.
Married Maren Andersen Dec. 8, 1862, who was born May 5, 1816, Voer, Denmark.
Married Martha Maria Nielson Aug. 17, 1874, Sait Lake City, who was born Oct. 4, 1843, Sindai, Hjorring, Denmark. Their children: Olena Marla Mogensen (adopted) b. April 25, 1868, m. James Larsen; Carl Peter Christian Mogensen (adopted) b. Sept. 11, 1870.
Counselor to N. M. Peterson; secretary and treasurer 1m- migration fund; one of the head ward teachers; director and treasurer of the Co-Op.
PETERSEN, NIELS PETER (son of Lars Peter Petersen and Elsie Maria Jensen). Born May 9, 1858, in Denmark.
Married Augusta Johnson April 21, 1886, Logan, Utah (daughter of John Backiund and Christina Oisen), who was born July 31, 1866. Their children: John Lester b. March 10, 1888, m. Eiien Oidroyd Sept. 20, 1911; Hanmer E. b. June 13. 1891; Harmel M. b. March 17, 1894; Eisie Christina b. Feb. 13, 1897; Mary b. Nov. 29, 1900; Jerda Aurelia b. Oct. 21, 1903; Lars Eidon Peterson b. Nov. 6, 1906; Nieis Marcus b. March 28, 1911. Family home Pleasant Grove, Ephraim, San Pete Co., and Richfleid, Utah.
Worked on St. George tempie 1874-75; missionary to Den- mark 1882-84; alternate high counselor Sevier stake 1894 to 1901, and high counselor 1901 to date. City councilman, Richfleid: city supervisor of streets two terms; county road supervisor one term.
PETERSEN, MADS PETER (son of Jens Petersen, born March 4, 1808. and Marle Chrestine Petersen, both of Deiret, Denmark). Born Aug. 13, 1833, at Landborup, Randers Amt, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1861, Samuel A. Woolley company.
Married Louisa Christensen Aug. 21, 1863 (daughter of Christian Christensen and Ane Sophie), who was born Aug. 22, 1845. Their children: Louisa Ane b. Sept. 6, 1864, d. Sept. 13, 1864; Joseph b. July 10, 1865, d. Oct. 1, 1865; Mary Chrestine b. Sept. 24, 1866, m. James P. Hansen 1886; Sarah Sophie b. Feb. 8, 1869, m. Andrew Peterson 1893; James C. b. Feb. 4, 1872, m. Louisa Hansen March, 1899; Sern P. b. March 13, 1874, m. Lena Bower 1907; Ane Sophie b. Aug. 28, 1876, d. Oct. 20, 1888; Ezra P. b. Jan. 8, 1879, d. June 3, 1890; Katie Elizabeth b. Feb. 11, 1882, d. April 11, 1899; Orson Hyrum b. Feb. 23, 1885, m. Louise Mathisen. Family home Newton, Cache Co., Utah.
High priest; ward teacher; ward deacon 6 years. Farmer.
PETERSEN, NIELS MORTEN. Born Nov. 12, 1819, Saeby. Hjorring, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 23, 1862.
Married Mette Christene Jensen, who was born Oct. 27, 1824. Their children: James Morten b. April 15, 1850, m. Laura Hansin Christine Hansen; Mattie Christine b. June 15, 1866, m. Lorenzo Nielsen; Josephine b. Feb. 15, 1869, d. Dec. 19, 1886.
Married Hannah Jensen. Thelr children: Hannah, m. Arthur Beutier; Niels Morten, m. Christene Busk; Joseph Morten, m. Neida Busk; Jennie Josephine, m. William Chris- tensen. Familics resided Richfield, Utah.
High councilor Sevier stake; missionary to Scandinavla.
PETERSEN, JAMES MORTEN (son of Nieis Morten Peter- sen and Mette Christine Jensen). Born April 15, 1850, Don- sted, Denmark.
Married Laura Hansin Christine Hansen July 13, 1874, Salt Lake City, Utah. Their children: James Morten b. July 12, 1879, m. Louisiana C. Heppier Nov. 18, 1903; Laurence Morten b. July 17, 1883, m. May Gurr.
Married Sarah Johnson April 15, 1896. Their child: Una Elithe b. July 14, 1897.
Mayor of Richfield, Utah; clty councilman; county treas- urer; surveyor and assessor. Banker.
PETERSEN, JAMES MORTEN, JR. (son of James Morten Petersen and Laura Hansin Christine Hansen). Born July 12, 1879, Richfield, Utah.
Married Louisiana Carrie Heppler (daughter of Andrew Heppier and Louisiana Secgmiiier), who was born July 6, 1882, Glenwood, Utah. Their children: Son b. Feb. 21, 1905, d. Feb. 21, 1905; Madge Heppier b. April 21, 1906; Una Hep- pier b. May 31, 1908; Leah Heppler b. Aug. 22, 1910; Juana Heppler m. Feb. 10, 1912.
Family home Richfield, Utah.
First counselor to president of Sevier stake. Mayor of Richfield; city councilman; trustee Utah Agriculturai col- lege. Cashier James M. Petersen bank; 2d vice president Utah State Bankers association.
PETERSEN, OLE (son of Peter and Anna Andersen, both of Copenhagen, Denmark). Born Oct. 22, 1815, Ballerup, Copen- hagen. Came to Utah 1862.
Marrled Marn Hansen, Copenhagen (daughter of Hans Peters and Kristen Hansen of Copenhagen), who was born Feb. 17, 1823. Their children: Peter, m. Mary Elizabeth
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PIONEERS AND PROMINENT MEN OF UTAH
Thurman; Annie, m. Samuel T. Wilcox; Mary, m. Moroni Fisher; Joseph, m. Mary Litster; Inger, m. John Anderson; Laura, d. aged 14; James, m. Eva Smith, m. Lizzia Peter- son; Hansen, d. Infant; Soren, d. infant, Family home Den- mark and Cedar Valley, Utah.
High priest. Farmer.
PETERSEN, PETER (son of Oie Petersen and Marn Han- sen. Born Feb. 11, 1847, in Denmark. Came to Utah 1862 (with his parents).
Married Mary Elizabeth Thurman .(daughter of George William Thurman and Mary Margaret Brown of Kentucky; latter a pioneer 1869). She was born Aug. 25, 1845, died May 1, 1912, Vernal, Utah. Their children: Keturah b. Oct. 8, 1867, m. Nelson Merkiey; Alice T. b. Juiy 31, 1871, m. William A. Kone; William Peter b. April 3, 1873, d. infant ;. Jesse S. b. Feb. 13, 1875, m. Minnie Feueil; James O. b. May 22, 1877, m. Addie Searls; Christie L. b. Aug. 6, 1879, m. John Wardie; David J. b. March 15, 1882, m. Bertha Burgess; Samuel T. b. Feb. 23, 1884, m. Samantha Read; Henry J. b. March 14, 1888, m. Laura Feueli; Frankiin H. b. Oct. 5, 1890, d. infant. Family home, Cedar Fort and Vernal.
Bishop's counselor. Justice of the peace. Farmer. Died May 14, 1910, at Vernal.
PETERSEN, PETER C. (son of Peter Petersen and Mary S. Hansen of Denmark). Born June 7, 1835, In Denmark. Came to Utah 1860, Johnson and Peterson company.
Married Christinia Sorensen (daughter of Soren Nielsen and Ingar Mason), who was born Jan. 4, 1838. Their chii- dren: Mary b. Jan. 31, 1864, m. A. W. Buchanan Jan. 7, 1882; Josephine b. Aug. 7, 1865, m. T. H. Beii Jan. 21, 1885; Chris- tian b. 1867, m. Mary Williams; Heber b. Jan. 25, 1869, m. Lovina Short Dec. 9, 1903; Hyrum b. April 5, 1870; Brigham b. Feb. 17, 1873, m. Mary Sampson; Sarah b. May 14, 1875, m. F. Heppler Sept. 17, 1897; George b. Oct. 2, 1877, m. Agnes Oidroyd 1901; William b. Dec. 27, 1879, m. Alice Johnson 1901. Family home Gienwood, Utah.
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