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Married Jane Kllton Bullock Oct. 8, 1843 (daughter of Benjamin Bullock and Dorothy Kimball; the former died crossing the plains ,July, 1852, latter came on to Utah). She was born Sept. 4, 1819. Their children: Susan Jane Riggs, d. 1857; Mary Ruth, d. 1847; Dorothy Melissa, m. Andrew J. Stewart, Jr .; Julia Maria, d. Aug. 1854; Martha Adaline, m. P. H. Beesley; John Gideon Benjamin, d. 1857; Marritte, m. W. O. Beesley; Jane Kilton, d. 1864.
Married Adelia Ann Philips April 2, 1856 She was born April 9, 1843, in New Brunswick.
Married Minnie Ann Cook Sept. 24, 1867, at Salt Lake City. Family home Provo, Utah.
Member 5th quorum seventles; missionary to Illinols, Indiana and Ohio 1840. Worked on the Kirkland Temple and attended its dedication. Was present at the battle of Crooked River when Apostle David Patten was mor- tally wounded. Began study of medicine 1838 under Dr. F. G. Willams and finished at Quincy, Ill. Was surgeon in Walker war and rated as captaln, belonging to the general staff. Died In March, 1892.
RIGGS, WILLIAM SEARS (son of John Riggs and Mary Giilman of Indiana). Born March 19, 1830, In Putnam county, Ind. Came to Utah Juiy, 1850.
Married Sarah Reeves Feb. 7, 1855, at Cedar City, Utah (daughter of William Reeves and Frances Long of Eng- land). She was born Sept. 28, 1837. Their children: Sarah Frances, m. E. W. Littlefield; Mary Elizabeth, m. David C. Wixom; Malissa Ann, m. Joseph S. Ingram; Caroline Jane; Emma Lovina, m. Joseph E. Griffin; William Reeves b. May 22, 1865, m. Priscilla S. Barnhurst; Andrew Jackson, m. Christena Henrie; Amanda Elien, m. Ernest A. Griffin; Ma- linda Isabelle, m. William H. Bryce; Roselia, m. Frank Ahlstrom. Family resided Kanarra and Panguitch, Utah.
High councilor of Panguitch stake 1879-91; bishop's counselor of Henrleville ward 1892. Carpenter.
RIGGS, WILLIAM REEVES (son of William Sears Riggs and Sarah Reeves). Eorn May 22, 1865, Cedar City, Utah.
Married Priscilla S. Barnhurst Jan. 17, 1886, Cedar City, Utah (daughter of Samuel Barnhurst and Anna Marle Jen- sen of Cedar City), who was born May 6, 1863. Their children: William Reeves b. Dec. 5, 1886; Sarah Annie b. Aug. 19, 1888, m. Thomas J. Barney; Samuel Barnhurst b. Oct. 17, 1890, m. Effel Burrow; Andrew Franklin b. Jan. 19, 1893; Priscilla Josephine b. Dec. 19, 1895; Mary Emma b. Sept. 20, 1896; Vllate Irene b. Feb. 9, 1899; John Sears b. Nov. 11, 1900; Joseph Ernest b. July 16, 1903; Orlas James b. July 13, 1906. Famlly resided Henrieville and Hatch, Utah.
Bishop's counselor 1897-1913. County assessor. Farmer; merchant.
RILEY, WILLIAM L. (son of Jonathan Riley and Frances M. Johnson of Nottingham, Eng.). Born Nov. 13, 1829, Nottingham. Came to Utah Oct. 13, 1863, Rosel Hyde com- pany.
Marrled Mary Ann Clark May, 1851, Nottingham (daugh- ter of John and Mary Ciark of Nottingham; latter a pioneer Oct. 13, 1863, Rosei Hyde company). She was born June 4, 1830. Thelr children: Arthur, m. Sarah Good- fellow; Frances M., m. Willlam Rooch; Emma, m. John Goodfellow; Ellzabeth, d. aged 5; William, d. aged 2; Eliza Ann, m. Cyrus Toiman; Clarisa, m. Alexander Laird, m. Mor- gan Knapp; Fredrick R., m. Emma Tolman. Family home East Bountiful, Utah.
Married Jane Osborne Dec. 21, 1887, Logan temple, Presl- dent Merrill officiating (daughter of William Osborne and Mary George of Ilkeston, Derbyshire, Eng.), who was born Nov. 18. 1848. Only child: Mary Ann b. Jan. 10, 1829, d. in- fant. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Member 70th quorum seventies; high priest; Sunday school teacher. Janitor of Bountiful tabernacle. Wood
finisher and pollsher.
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RIRIE, JAMES (son of David Ririe, born 1778, in Aber- deenshire, Scotiand, and Isabeii Shariss of Arbroath, Scot- iand, born 1789-married 1809). Born Jan. 24, 1827, at New Castie, Frazer, Scotland. Came to Utah September, 1853, Jacob Gates oxteam company.
Married Ann Boyack Nov. 23, 1855 (daughter of James Boyack, born Jan. 3, 1806. in Scotland, died Feb. 1, 1888, and Elizabeth Meaimacker of Spanish Fork, Utah-married in 1827, at Strid Martin, Scotland, pioneers Sept. 1853, Captain Gatos oxteam company). She was born May, 1830, and came to Utah Oct. 24, 1855, Miio Andrus company. Their chii- dren: Margrett Ann b. Feb. 26, 1857, m. William G. Hogge June 23, 1876; James Boyack b. Oct. 22, 1858, m. Elizabeth A. Morgan 1881; David b. Nov. 21, 1860, m. Leah Ann Loveii 1892: Wililam; Alexander b. Oct. 24, 1863, m. Elizabeth J. McBride Jan. 5, 1887; George: Elizabeth b. Oct. 25, 1865, m. James A. Farrell Nov. 30, 1887; Isabeli b. Feb. 25, 1870, m. Joseph P. Stallings Jan. 28, 1891; Mary; Joseph b. Feb. 27, 1872, m. Anna Farreli Oct. 20, 1898; Hyrum b. Feb. 27, 1872, m. Maggie Farreli March 21, 1898; Agnes b. March 27, 1874, m. David Burnett June 23, 1897. Family resided Springville. North Ogden and West Weber, Utah.
Missionary to Scotland 1849-51. Farmer and stockraiser. Died June 17, 1905.
RIRIE, ALEXANDER (son of James Ririe and Ann Boyack). Born Oct. 24, 1863, West Weber, Utah.
Married Elizabeth J. McBride Jan. 5. 1887, Logan, Utah (daughter of Heber R. McBride and Elizabeth Ann Burns; former a pioneer with Morten and Taylor handcart com- pany). She was born April 30, 1869. Their children: Myrtie E. b. May 14, 1888, m. Clarence M. Baker Feb. 24, 1909; Lavina A. b. Jan. 13, 1890; Ethel E. b. Nov. 27, 1891, m. Howard Neisen April 28, 1909; Mable M. b. Oct. 13, 1893; Eida E. b. Jan. 6, 1897; Sylvin A. b. March 19, 1899; Olin H. b. May 7, 1902: Afton J. b. Dec. 15, 1904; Floyd H. b. Oct. 4, 1906; Zelma McBride b. Nov. 21, 1910; Lois Elenor b. Sept. 11, 1912. Family resided Ogden and Eden, Utah.
Farmer and stockraiser.
RISHTON, EDWARD (son of Henry Rishton, born April 4, 1810, in England, and Mary Biaud, born May 9, 1815, in England, and married 1833 in England, both residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa). He was born Jan. 4, 1834, Acoring- ton, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 14, 1852, 12th Company, Captain Cullio.
Married Mary Ann Slater April 23, 1855 (daughter of James Siater and Mary Ramsbolton, pioneers 1854). She was born April 27, 1840. Their children: Edward b. Jan. 27, 1857, m. Helen Houston 1883; Mary E. b. May 18, 1860, m. James Paxman 1882; William b. July 29, 1862, m. Laura Neil 1885; Thomas b. Feb. 2, 1866, m. Mary Judd; Maria b. Sept. 19, 1864, m. Almo Silcock; James b. March 28, 1869; Bland b. June 28, 1871; Davld b. Oct. 31, 1873, m. Maka Bennion: Blanche b. Nov. 28, 1876, m. Edward Bowen. Family home Riverton, Utah.
Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah; crossed plains six times by horse and oxteam.
RITCHIE, JOHN (son of James and Agnes Ritchie of Glas- gow, Scotiand). Born Oct. 28, 1844. Came to Utah in 1863. Married Sarah McAffee (daughter of John Smith Mc- Affee and Ann Sparks of Glasgow). Their children: John McAffee h. Oct. 30, 1867, m. Sarah Elizabeth Wright; Sarah Ann, m. Wiilford David Wright; James, m. Anna Tressa Wilson; Agnes, died; Jane, m. Joseph Smith Wright; Mary, m. James Wagstaff; Phoebe, m. George Baum Wright; William, m. Annie Frisbie, died; Elia.
High priest. Pioneer road and canal builder; farmer.
RITCHIE, JOHN McAFFEE (son of John Ritchie and Sarah McAffee). Born Oct. 30, 1867, Heber City, Utah.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Wright Nov. 3, 1889, Manti, Utah (daughter of William Wright and Jemima Dands of Provo, Utah, pioneers 1852). She was born Aug. 27, 1869, Provo, Utah. Their children: Mabie Jamima b. Aug. 17, 1892; Joseph William b. May 24, 1894; Lacy b. Oct. 18, 1895; Vera Josephine b. March 26, 1901; Eiden LaMar b. Jan. 23, 1903; Ciyde b. Nov. 12, 1904; Horace J. b. July 5, 1907; Verdell W. b. Oct. 23, 1910. Family home Charleston, Utah.
Missionary to Australia 1897-99; bishop of Charleston ward; bishop's counselor to N. C. Murdock 1898-99; coun- seior to Bishop William Daybell 1899-1904; president Y. M. M. I. A. 6 years. President town board of Charleston 4 years; member of school board. Farmer and thoroughbred stock breeder.
RITTER, GEORGE M. (son of Adam Ritter and Nancy Ward of Burkes Garden, Va.). Born Feb. 19, 1840, Burkes Garden. Came to Utah iate in 1862, independent company. Married Louise J. Thompson in 1870 at Burkes Garden, Va. (daughter of John Thompson and Lydia Ward of Burkes Garden). She was born Aug. 27, 1832. Their only child was John T. b. May 2, 1875, m. Martha Lewis. Family home Riverdale, Utah.
Farmer.
RITTER, JOHN THOMPSON (son of George M. Ritter and Louise Thompson). Born May 2, 1875, Riverdale, Utah.
Married Martha Lewis April 29, 1896, Riverdale (daughter of John Lewis and Jane Crismon of Mesa City, Ariz., pioneers
July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company). She was born June 1, 1875, Coalviiie, Utah. Only child: George Max b. Jan. 17, 1911.
Justice of peace 1909-13. Dairyman and farmer.
RITTER, JOHN (son of Michael Ritter, born Jan. 13, 1784, and Phoebe Ritter, born Jan. 10, 1788, of Bingen-on-the- Rhine, Germany). Born Dec. 30, 1820. Came to Utah late in 1849 with contingent Mormon Battalion.
ROBB, WILLIAM, Born in Scotland. Came to Utah in 1857, from Australia.
Married Eiien Bell in Scotland, who came to Utah with husband. Their children: James, d. child; William Jr., m. Filen Stones; Eiien, m. William Anderson; Ann, m. William Edwards; Thomas, m. Alice Benson; John, m. Mary Santon, m. Sarah Edseo; Alexander, m. Elien Benson; Adam, m. Sarah Hollyhock; George, m. Caroline Jones; Caroline, d. child.
Married Susan - Their children: Samuel. m. Amanda Daly; Beile, m. William Wiison; Lyda, m. Hyrum Barton; Jane, m. Joseph J. Jones. Families resided Paragonah, Utah.
Calied to help settle Harrisburg; moved to Paragonah, 1858, where took active part in early Indian troubles. Assisted bringing immigrants to Utah. Died 1891, Para- gonah.
ROBB, GEORGE (son of William Robb and Ellen Beli). Born Sept. 23, 1857, Sidney, New South Wales. Came to Utah 1857.
Married Carollne Jones Jan. 8, 1876, St. George, Utah (daughter of William Jones and Mary Jones, of South Wales, pioneers 1854, James Brown company). She was born Sept. 8, 1861. Their children: Mary b. Sept. 1, 1878, m, James S. Mathis: Eilen b. Feb. 3. 1881, m. John B. Pesette: George, Jr. b. Aprli 20, 1883, d. child; William Jones b. May 30, 1885; Ada b. May 6, 1887, m. Joseph Naylor; Vesta b. May 27, 1890; Bianche b. April 24, 1892: Eari Peer b. March 14, 1895; Ariin b. Juiy 2, 1897; Angus John b. Dec. 15, 1904. Family home Price, Utah.
Member 101st quorum seventies. Calied to San Juan to settle that country, 1882. Worked on Manti temple, 1875. Counselor Y. M. M. I. A .; ward teacher. Settled at Price, 1883, where he sssisted in building canals and wagon roads. Farmer and stockraiser.
ROBBINS, ISAAC R. (son of Antrim Robbins and Lydia Rogers of Chesterfield, Burlington county, N. J.) Born March 24, 1805, at Chesterfield. Came to Utah 1848, Sam Brandon company.
Married Ann Shinn Burtis March 21, 1838, Chesterfield, N. J. (daughter of Abner Burtis and Rachel Shinn of Ches- terfield). Their children: Joseph Reeves, died; Wesley, m. Caroline Larson; Margaret, m. Joseph E. Beck; Isaac Rogers, m. Ceiia Dudiey.
Married Abiah R. Carter Nov. 16, 1851, Salt Lake City (daughter of William F. Carter and Sarah York of Bethei, Oxford county, Me., pioneers Oct. 12, 1850, Joseph Young company). She was born Aug. 21, 1834. Their children: William Carter, m. Betsy Tayior; Lydia Ann Rogers; Antrim Zeezran, m. Luna Holliday; Charles Beniah, died; Abiah Russeii, m. Hiram Beckstead; Joseph Eieson, m. Martha Stout; Mary Antrim, died; Hester Ann, m. Peter B. Johnson; George Albert, m. Neilie D. Thompson; John Carter, m. Ella Frank; Alvin Carter, m. Arimenta Jimison.
Married Hannah Libby Carter March 24, 1855, Provo, Utah (daughter of Wililam F. Carter and Sarah York), who was born March 25, 1841. Their children: Mary Celestine, died; Sarah Drusilia, m. William Harding: John Rogers, died; Aaron Rogers, m. Elizabeth Swensen; Lyman Carter; Hanna Libby, m. William Hodson; Ferlsberry Carter and Lavan Carter, died; Elizabeth Ann, m. Abraham H. Jones; Emma Carter, m. Abraham H. Jones. Families resided Provo, Utah. High priest; first counselor to Bishop Bird, of 2nd ward, Provo. Farmer. Died Jan. 4, 1883, Provo.
ROBBINS, JOIIN ROGERS (son of Antrim Robbins and Lydia Rogers of New Jersey). Born Sept. 11, 1809, New Jersey. Came to Utah late In 1853.
Children by first wife: Charies Burtis, m. Adeline Young; Zilphia, d. infant.
Married Phoebe A. Wright Dec. 26, 1837, in Burlington county, N. J. (daughter of Mahion Wright and Ann Wiigus, of Jacobstown, N. J.), who was born Feb. 27, 1812. Their children: George E .. and John F., d. infants; Georgiana Pa- cific, m. Clarence Barrett; Mary F., d. infant; Emma L., m. O. H. Riggs; Sarah F., d. infant. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Member of the School of the Prophets; high priest. Farmer; sawmill man. Died Feb. 1, 1873, Sait Lake City.
ROBERTS, DAVID GILES (son of Robert Roberts, born Jan. 4, 1794, Maliwyd, North Wales, and Pane Glies, born Jan. 1, 1794, of Machyniieth, North Wales, married June 9, 1820). He was born March 18, 1826, Machyniieth. Camo to Utah in 1860.
Married Mary Morgan Dec. 26, 1866 (daughter of Thomas
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Morgan and Margaret Jones; former born June 17, 1815, Kyr- hym Pembrey, Caermarthenshire, South Wales, pioneer 1868, John Seeley company, d. Aug. 18, 1872, Maiad, Idaho). She was born May 10, 1834. Came to Utah in 1863; died Aug. 3, 1912. Their children: David Morgan b. Oct. 2, 1867, m. Emma K. Aegerter Oct. 4, 1906; Margaret J. b. March 16, 1869, m. Oliver Hartman Jan. 1, 1891; Robert M. b. Sept. 16, 1870; Thomas C. b. March 23, 1872; Mary A. b. April 3, 1874, m. John T. Harrison Dec. 31, 1903; John M. b. Aug. 11, 1876, m. Agnes McDonald June 29, 1899.
Settied at Brigham City, Utah, moved to Malad 1865. Died June 18, 1893.
ROBERTS, DAVID MORGAN (son of David Giies Roberts and Mary Morgan). Born Oct. 2, 1867, Malad, Idaho.
Married Emma K. Aegerter Oct. 4, 1906, Paris, Idaho (daughter of Fredcrick Aegerter and Katherine Lehman, who came to Utah In 1889). She was born Aug. 29, 1884, Bern, Switzerland. Their children: David F. b. Sept. 12, 1907; Giadys b. Dec. 1, 1910; Thomas V. b. Sept. 14, 1912.
Family home Maiad, Idaho.
ROBERTS, DAVID ROBERT (son of Robert Roberts, born Jan. 18, 1775, at Cae Gias, Ciynnogfawr, Caernarvonshire, Waies, and Elizabeth Edwards, married Feb. 3, 1805, Bedd- gelert, Wales). He was born April 8, 1814, Meirionethshire, Nanmor, Waies. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1856, Edward Bunker company.
Married Catherine Richard at Llanfrothen, Wales, 1836 (daughter of Thomas Richard and Ann Morris, of Creua, Maur, Wales). She was born June 25, 1807, died Oct. 17, 1892, Logan, Utah. Their children; Robert David b. Sept. 21, 1837, m. Hannah Roberts June 6, 1870; Thomas David b. July 6, 1840, m. Margaret Goodman Feb. 24, 1881; Daniel b. Sept. 8, 1842, m. Sarah A. Hughes March 29, 1875; Ann b. Dec. 19, 1844, m. William Hopkins; Elizabeth b. Nov. 13, 1846, m. Taiusen Hughes; Jane b. Jan. 11, 1850, m. Gcmar Hughes. Family home Farmington, Utah.
Settied at Farmington. Died Nov. 9, 1858.
ROBERTS, DANIEL (son of David Robert Roberts and Cath- erine Richard). Born Sept. 8, 1842, Llanfrothen, Wales, Came to Utah with parents.
Married Sarah A. Hughes March 29, 1875, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Hughes and Mary Jones; latter died Dec. 5, 1858, Kaysville, St. Clair county, Iil .; former a pioneer 1858). She was born Oct. 21, 1856, Pottsville, Pa .; came to Utah 1858. Their children: Catherine; Margaret; Ida; Anna; Mary; Irene, died; Daniel H. Family home Ogden, Utah.
ROBERTS, EDWARD GILES (son of Robert Roberts, born Jan. 4, 1794, at Maliwyd, North Wales, and Susan Giies of Dinas, Merthyr, North Wales). Born Dec. 8, 1825, at Dinas. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1866, James Chipman company.
Married Eilzabeth Lewis Nov. 14, 1851 (daughter of Rob- ert and Jane Lewis, of Dinas), who was born March 5, 1827, and died Feb. 28, 1909. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1866, James Chipman company. Their children: Jane Lewis b. Aug. 23, 1854, m. David Davis Thomas Feb. 6, 1874; Margarett Eliza- beth b. Aug. 11, 1857, m. Charles Bolingbroke Sept. 8, 1876.
Superintendent Sunday schoois 23 years. Farmer; weaver. Settled at Malad City, Idaho, 1866. Died Jan. 2, 1894.
ROBERTS, EDWARD KILLICK (son of John W. Roberts of Leeds Co., Upper Canada, born Jan. 19, 1800, at London, Eng., and Mary Gilchrist, born Feb. 7, 1804, Canada; married Jan. 2, 1822). He was born April 14, 1828, in Leeds county. Came to Utah Sept. 23, 1849, William Miiler company.
Married Emeline Mathews Sept. 24, 1850 (daughter of Anson Mathews and Elizabeth Burges, pioneers 1848). She was born Feb. 7, 1833, Macomb, McDonough county, Ili., died April 17, 1867. Their children: Eliza Emeline b. Aug. 2, 1851, m. Jeremiah Bingham March, 1869; Susannah b. June 5, 1853, m. Caivin Pendieton May, 1870; Julia S. b. Oct. 17, 1854, m. Joseph Asay, 1872; William Edward b. Nov. 19, 1856, died; Elizabeth E. b. Aug, 14, 1858; Joseph Samuel b. Aug. 31, 1860; Mary A. b. April 28, 1863, m. Joseph Asay, 1877; George Hannibal m. Feb. 13, 1865, m. Almina Maiinda Lewis Sept. 27, 1883; John Henry b. April 17, 1867. Family home Payson, Utah.
Married Hannah Gleave April 19, 1869, Sait Lake City (daughter of John Gleave and Jane Brindiy, married May 1, 1843, at Wilmslow, Chestershire, Eng., pioneers Aug. 20, 1868, Chester Loveiand company). She was born Oct. 23, 1846, Stockport, Eng. Their children: Hannah J. b. May 15, 1870; Kililck Eiton b. June 23, 1871, m. Edna M. Gardner; Lucy A. b. May 9, 1873; Boretta b. Oct. 8, 1874, m. Hyrum P. Thurston; Waiter b. June 23, 1876, m. Miilie Lebeker; Re- becca b. Jan. 1, 1878, m. John Nordfoese Dec. 1900; Bertha b. Jan. 2, 1880; Thomas Wiiburn b. Aug. 13, 1881, m. Jennie Gleave Oct. 3, 1906; Herbert Franklin b. Sept. 7, 1883, m. Rosa Davis Jan. 22, 1908; Sabra S. b. Feb. 1, 1885, m. John F. Davis Sept. 22, 1905; Ammon b. Aug. 6, 1888, m. Susia E. Adams Jan. 27, 1909. Family home Annabella, Sevier Co., Utah.
Married Ann Sophia Rollins April 19, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of Enoch P. Roiiins of Cache Valley, Utah, and Sophia W. Phiibrook, married at Bangor, Penobscot county, Me., pioneers 1852; and widow of Sidney Beckstead, by whom she had the following children: Sarah Ann, m. Henry Elmer; Sabra Jane, m. George B. Rust, m. Geo. A. Hatch; Lillian, m. George W. Patten; Mary Emily, m. Joseph Jack- son; Rosa, d. child; Cordelia Loretta, d. Infant. Family
home West Jordan, Utah). She was born March 25, 1832, at Bangor, died May 10, 1884; pioneer 1852. Their children: Melinda Eivina b. Feb. 12, 1870, m. George B. Rust, 1888; Sidney Enoch b. Nov. 5, 1871, m. Marilia Hooper June 10, 1903. Family home, Annabeiia.
Presiding eider Annabeiia ward; high priest; member 29th quorum seventies; teacher. Assisted bringing immigrants to Utah. Black Hawk war veteran. Farmer; timberman.
ROBERTS, GEORGE HANNIBAL (son of Edward Killick Roberts and Emeline Mathews). Born Feb. 13, 1865.
Married Almira Maiinda Lewis Sept. 27, 1883, Sait Lake City (daughter of Falton Lewis, pioneer 1848, and Almira Ferguson, born 1851, Big Cottonwood, Utah). She was born Aug. 24, 1867. Their children: George W. b. June 26, 1884; Mary Almira b. Aug. 1, 1886; Eugenia b. June 16, 1889, m. George M. Hunt May 5, 1910; Dorothy Eiiza b. Sept. 20, 1890; Rebecca b. June 27, 1892, m. James Cook Jan. 3, 1911; Edward Kiiiick b. March 16, 1894; Ray b. Feb. 1, 1896; Sarah Leland b. June 8, 1899; Ora b. Aug. 26, 1900; Shirden b. Jan. 28, 1902; Lewis Eari b. Feb. 1, 1904; Oren b. Nov. 3, 1906; Lora S. b. May 31, 1909. Family home Annabeiia, Utah.
ROBERTS, GEORGE (son of Edward Roberts, born in Lon- don, and Eliza Maynard, born Kent, Eng.). Born Sept. 21, 1833, London. Came to Utah in December, 1857.
Married Susan Galiard in May, 1857 (daughter of Mathew Gallard, who died in Australia, and Frances A. Smith, pio- neer Alex Carr company). She was born May 3, 1840, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: George Ed- ward b. Juiy 13, 1858, m. Eliza Bradshaw Oct. 11, 1880; Frances Rosina b. Oct. 17, 1860, m. Frank R. Rollins Nov. 18, 1885; Emma Eiiza b. Dec. 7, 1862, m. Wifi Aibert Za- breskie Aug. 6, 1884; Frank Edwin b. March 14, 1865, m. Jane Roiiins April 5, 1883; William Henry b. July 21, 1867, m. Frances M. Smith Aug. 11, 1895; Walter b. Oct. 4, 1869, m. Alice Cuderback Jan. 17, 1895; Mark b. March 2, 1872, m. Susia Mcknight March 27, 1896; Lydia Ann b. Dec. 30, 1872, m. James Eyre Jan. 17, 1894; Edith Elizabeth b. Feb. 5, 1878, m. James Heber Myers Oct. 17, 1894. Family home Minersville, Beaver Co., Utah.
Settled in Parowan, Utah; moved to Minersville 1860, School teacher; ward cierk. Farmer.
ROBERTS, HORACE. Born in 1801. Came to Utah in 1851. Married Harriet McEvers at Montezuma, Pike county, Ili. Their children: Maria Louisa, m. Elliott Alfred Neweil. Jr .; Charles, died; Jane, m. Thomas Wheeler, m. James E. Snow: Susan, m. Alva Zabriskie; Ephraim, m. Emma Beii; Geruides; Laura, m. Watson Bell. Family home Provo, Utah. Potter.
ROBERTS, JOHN (son of John and Mary Roberts of Merthyr Tydfli, Waies). Born in 1821, Waies. Came to Utah in 1863, Thomas E. Ricks company.
Married Adelaide Ford in 1848, In England, who was born in June 1832. Their children: John, Jr., m. Alice Tay- lor, m. Mary Cutier, m. Emma J. Evans; Robert, d. infant; Joseph, m. Esther Tayior; James, m. Eidora Smith; Mary, m. Wheeler Whippie; Jane, m. Thomas Shaw, m. Louis Sinclair; Hyrum, m. Julia Ashton; David, m. Lydia Brown; Emily, m. George Martin; Lily, m. Frank Stanfast; Edwin. Family home Lehi, Utah.
Seventy; high priest; missionary to Wales two years. Farmer and stockraiser. Died in 1896.
ROBERTS, JOHN DUNN (son of David Roberts and Ann Poweii of Merthyr Tydfil, Glamorganshire, South Wales). Born May 26, 1824, Merthyr Tydfil. Came to Utah in Octo- ber, 1856, Edward Bunker handcart company.
Married Ann Poweil in 1843, Merthyr Tydfil (daughter of Jacob Powell and Mary Walters, Merthyr Tydfil), who was born in March, 1822, and died in November, 1904. Thelr chii- dren: Jacob Roberts b. 1848, d. 1872; John Powell; Mary Ann, d. Oct. 4, 1900; David; Madoc; Mary. Family home Perry, Box Eider Co., Utah.
Missionary in South Wales 12 years; high priest. Settled in Brigham City, where he resided until 1862. Water master 11 years. Miner and farmer. Died Oct. 17, 1904, Perry.
ROBERTS, JOHN POWELL (son of John Dunn Roberts and Ann Poweii). Born July 17, 1856, in Pottawattamie county, Iowa. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Ellen Richards March 22, 1882, Sait Lake City (daughter of Thomas Richards and Jane Young of Bed- fordshire, Eng., former came to Utah).
Married Jeannette Holton, Nov. 11, 1903, Sait Lake City (daughter of Isaiah R. Hoiton and Sarah Janet Brittain of Northamptonshire, Eng.), who came to Utah. Families resided Perry, Box Elder Co., Utah.
Member 59th quorum seventies; missionary to eastern states 1898-1900; second counselor to bishop. Justice of peace. Farmer.
ROBERTS, LEVI (son of Samuei and Mary Margret Roberts of Deerhurst, Gloucestershire, Eng.). Born Feb. 26, 1815, Deerhurst. Came to Utah in 1850, Captain Pearson inde- pendent company.
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Married Harriet Ann Hefford, at Deerhurst (daughter of Thomas Hefford and Mary Ann Eills of Deerhurst, pioneers 1850, Captain Pearson Independent company). She was born May 16, 1819. Their children: Henry b. June 16, 1836, m. Mary Ellen Wardrop; Caroline b. Oct. 1, 1837, m. James Oliverson; Phebe Ann b. Jan. 22, 1843, m. Allen Taylor; Marinda, m. John Doney; Harriet Ann b. Sept. 8, 1849, m. Robert Bodily; Mary Jane b. Dec. 13, 1851, m. Christopher Layton; Matilda b. Jan. 2, 1854, m. Edwin Bodily; Lucy Elien, m. William Bennett. Family home Kaysville, Utah.
Member Joseph Smith's bodyguard; member Mormon Bat- talion. Died Jan. 22, 1894.
ROBERTS, HENRY (son of Levi Roberts and Harriet Ann Hefford). Born June 16, 1836, Deerhurst, Eng. Came to Utah with father.
Married Mary Ellen Wardrop In 1870, Kaysville, Utah (daughter of Robert Wardrop and Margret Owen of Wells- ville, Utah, ploneers 1849, George A. Smith company). She was born Aug. 10, 1852. Their children: Henry Levl b. July 6, 1871, m. Millle Stoddard; Waiton Anthony b. March 17, 1873, m. Olive Elizabeth Corbridge; Mark Owen b. Oct. 27, 1874, m. Eva Ruth Jones; Vlda Margret b. Sept. 25, 1876, m. George J. Stafford; Harrlet Ann b. Sept. 16, 1878, m. Archie Wardsworth; Mary Ellen b. May 1, 1880, m. Marvin Thorniey; Phebe b. March 8, 1882; William Robert b. Jan. 20, 1884, m. Julia Louise Steed; Jane Caroline b. March 16, 1888, mı. George Jones.
Freighter in Nevada and Montana. Dld much In up- building Davis county and surrounding country.
ROBERTS, WALTON ANTHONY (son of Henry Roberts and Mary Ellen Wardrop). Born March 17, 1873, Kaysville, Utah.
Married Olive Elizabeth Corbridge March 14, 1900, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Henry Corbridge and Olive Cordelia Sessions of Bountiful, Utah, pioneers In August, 1852, John Parker independent company). She was born April 3, 1881. Their children: Arviiia b. Dec. 4, 1900; Gwendola b. Dec. 1, 1902; Welden C. b. Jan. 30, 1905; Snoden H. b. Aug. 21, 1907; Evadna b. March 8, 1910; Zora b. Oct. 24, 1912. Family home Kaysville, Utah.
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