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SEEGMILLER, ADAM F. (son of Adam Seegmiller, born Aug. 24, 1807, Relschweiler Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany, and Anna Eva Knechtel, born Nov. 13, 1815, Zwelbrucken, Bavaria, later of Stratford, Ontario, Canada-marrled Aug. 24, 1834). He was born June 29, 1839, Goderich, Canada. Came to Utah September 1861, William H. Hooper company.
Married Laura Quarm 1867 (daughter of Robert Quarm and Sarah Littlejohn, pioneers Scpt. 25, 1866, John D. Holla- day company). She was born 1872 on Isie of Jersey. Came to Utah Oct. 8, 1866, Andrew H. Scott company.
SEEGMILLER, DANIEL (son of Adam Seegmiiier, born Aug. 24, 1807, Reischweiler, Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany, and Anna Eva Knechtei, born Nov. 13, 1815, Zwelbrucken, Bavaria, later of Stratford, Ontario, Canada-married Aug. 24, 1834). He was born Dec. 6, 1836, Preston, Canada. Came to Utah 1861, William H. Hooper company.
Married Elien Smith May 10, 1862 (daughter of Joseph Smith and Sarah Sailor), who was born May 7, 1846, plo- neer 1860. Their children: Danlei b. Oct. 2, 1863, d. child; Charles b. July 29, 1865, m. Ida M. Morris April 17, 1891; Maggie b. Dec. 26, 1866, m. John G. McQuarrie Dec. 10, 1887; Eille b. Jan. 12, 1869, m. F. B. Woolley, Jr., Sept. 29, 1886; Rose b. Oct. 26, 1870, m. John P. Fulier June 1, 1895; Anna Eva b. Jan. 23, 1873, m. David H. Frost Dec. 17, 1892; Artimesia Snow b. Nov. 1, 1874, m. W. T. Stewart, Jr., Dec. 27, 1901; Willlam West b. Oct. 16, 1876, m. Ada Pratt July 31, 1899. Family resided Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah.
Married Artimesia Snow Woolley April 16, 1873, Sait Lake Clty (daughter of Erastus Snow and Artimesla Beman, former a pioneer July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company, the latter in 1848).
Marrled Emma Carroii (daughter of Charles N. Carroii and Kezlah Glies), who was born Oct. 6, 1868, Heber City, Utah. Their chlidren: Danlel George b. Juiy 14, 1891; Sterling. b. May 21, 1893; Adam b. June 1, 1895; Flora b. Sept. 8, 1897; Paui Carroll b. March 14, 1899.
Second counselor to E. D. Woolley in the presidency of the Kanab stake 1885. Member of police force of Sait Lake City; chief of police at St. George and also sheriff of Washington county. Went east with team and assisted immigrants across the plains 1862. Died July 23, 1899.
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SEEGMILLER, WILLIAM WEST (son of Daniel Seegmiller and Eilen Smith). Born Oct. 16, 1876, St. George, Utah.
Married Ada Pratt July 31, 1899, Kanab, Utah (daughter of Lorum Pratt. born Dec. 18, 1853, and Frances Theobald, born Jan. 24, 1859, both of Salt Lake City). She was born May 19, 1881, at Toquerville, Utah. Their children: Zona b. May 1, 1903; Olva b. Sept. 13, 1904; Larue b. Oct. 28, 1905; Lorna b. April 21, 1907; West W. b. Jan. 1, 1909; Jenor b. Nov. 20, 1910; Pratt D. b. Nov. 21, 1912. Family home Kanab, Utah.
President of Kanab stake Dec. 3. 1910; bishop of ward Sept. 3, 1905; missionary to Germany 1899-1902.
SEEGMILLER, WILLIAM HENRY (son of Adam Secgmiller, born Aug. 24, 1807, Reischweiler, Rhenish, Bavaria, Germany, and Anna Eva Knechtel, born Nov. 13, 1815, Zweibrucken, Bavaria, later of Stratford, Ontario, Canada). Born Dec. 19, 1843, at Baden, Waterloo Co., Canada. Came to Utah Sept. 13, 1861, Homer Duncan independent company.
Married Mary Elien Laidlaw Nov. 2, 1867, Salt Lake City (daughter of Francis Laidlaw and Jane Ferguson Graham of Liverpool, Eng .; former died en route, and latter came to Utah 1854). She was born Feb. 10, 1852. Their chil- dren: William Adam b. Feb. 21, 1869. m. Mary S. Harmon; Dan. b. Sept. 1, 1870, d. Oct. 5, 1871; Chariton b. Feb. 5, 1872, m. Mary Jane Orrock; Ciara Jane b. Dec. 28, 1873, m. John J. Toronto; Frank K. b. Aug. 20, 1875, m. Henrietta Baker; Derondo Charles b. Oct. 2, 1877, m. Inez Clark; Lizzie Belle b. Aug. 7, 1879, m. G. T. Olsen; Junius b. April 15, 1881, m. Serinda Jorgenson; Amelia b. July 4, 1883, m. Ahram F. Acord: Louisiana b. July 22, 1885. m. R. T. Thurber; Call b. March 11, 1887, d. March 15, 1887: Irene b. June 3, 1888; Marion b. Nov. 1, 1889, m. Pearl Johnson; Ferry Lavar b. July 21, 1892, d. Aug. 24, 1892; Mary b. Sept. 15. 1893. d. April 28. 1898.
Married Sarah Jane Stewart Jan. 12, 1874, at Salt Lake City (daughter of William A. Stewart and Jane Neil Brown- ing), who was born Jan. 10, 1855, and dicd Feb. 12, 1882. Their children: Joseph Watson b. Dec. 2, 1874, m. Mary Ann Enice; Rulon Henry b. Oct. 29, 1876, m. Martha Wil- liams; Minnie Neal b. June 6, 1879, m. J. L. Quist; Sarah Mabel b. Feb. 7, 1882, m. Harvey Ross. Family home Rich- feld, Utah.
Missionary to Canada 1879; bishop of Richfield 1873-77; second counselor to President Franklin Spencer 1877-87; first counselor to President A. K. Thurber 1887-88; presi- dent Sevier stake 1888-1910; president Y. M. M. I. A. Mem- ber territorial legislature 1888; member of senate 1890; member board of directors of the B. Y. IT. at Provo; director of Snow Academy of Ephraim; speaker of the house of representatives 1892; mayor of Richfield two terms; treas- urer of Sevier county; selectman; school trustee: super- intendent of schools; member board of university land commission, Farmer and stockraiser.
SEELY, JUSTUS AZEL (son of Justus Seely of Canada). Born Nov. 17, 1779, in Connecticut. Came to Utah Sept. 29, 1847, John Taylor company,
Married Mehitable Bennett 1800, Luzerne, Pa. She was born Nov. 17, 1779. Their children: Rachel b. Sept. 1801, m. Parlin Webb: John, died; Elizabeth, m. James Young; Mary b. Jan. 24. 1810, m. John Hemmenway: William Stewart b. May 18, 1812, m. Elizabeth DeHart; Justus Wellington b. Jan. 30, 1815, m. Clarissa Jane Wilcox, m. Sarah Jane Mckinney; Sarah b. Ang. 27, 1817, m. Asa McGann; David b. Oct. 12, 1819, m. Mary Pettit. Family home in Canada.
High priest. Built the first coopershop in Sait Lake. Cooper; sailor and lumberman. Died April 1, 1859, Pleasant Grove, Utah.
SEELY, JUSTUS WELLINGTON (son of Justus Azel Seely and Mehitabie Bennett). Born Jan. 30. 1815, Pickering, Canada. Came to Utah September, 1847, John Taylor company.
Married Clarissa Jane Wilcox March 10, 1842, Charleston, Iowa (daughter of Hazard Wilcox, Jr. and Sarah Seely of Charleston, Iowa, pioneers Sept. 29, 1847, John Taylor com- pany). She was born Oct. 1, 1821; came to Utah with hus- band in 1847. Their children: Orange b. Feb. 20, 1843, m .- Hannah Olsen: Sarah b. April 10, 1844, m. W. J. Tidwell; Don Carlos b. Jan. 4, 1846, m. Hannah E. Reynolds: Hyrum b. March 29, 1848, m. Mary E. Goldsbrough: Justus Welling- ton b. June 26, 1850, m. Annie E. Reynolds: William Hazard b. Oct. 26, 1852, m. Charlotte Reynolds: John Henry b. April 29, 1866, m. Margaret Peel Jan. 16, 1880; Mary Miranda b. June 26, 1857. m. Christian F. Peel; . Joseph b. March 30, 1862. m. Sarah H. Allen; Stuart Randolph b. Feb. 16, 1866, m. Millie Nielsen.
Married Sarah Jane Mckinney Nov. 17, 1873. Salt Lake City (daughter of William Mckinney and Sarah Wilcox), who was born Dec. 23. 1837. in Lewis county, Mo. Only child: Eva Rebecca b. Dec. 6. 1874, m. Jens Christian Chris- tensen. Family home Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Settled at Mt. Pleasant 1859. Justice of peace at Mt. Pleasant 20 years: member city council 1877-81 and 1883. Member ward hishopric 20 years. Farmer. Died April 28, 1894, at Mt. Pleasant.
SEELY, ORANGE (son of Justus Wellington Seely and Clarissa Jane Wilcox). Born Feb. 20, 1843, Nashville, Iowa. Married Hannah Olsen July 24. 1863, Mt. Pleasant. Utah (daughter of Hans Olsen and Chasty Okersen of Sweden, pioneers Oct. 20, 1867). She was born Nov. 27, 1842. Their
children: Emma Jane b. Oct. 30, 1864, m. Christian Grice Larsen; Hanna b. Sept. 19, 1866, m. Nad Olsen; Orange b. Dec. 29, 1869, m. Trena Hansen; Sarah b. Feb. 7, 1871, m. Samuel H. Larsen; Chasty b. June 9, 1873, m. Heber Frandsen; Henry Alonzo b. Dec. 2, 1875; Mary Bertrude b. April 3, 1878; Ethel Ingre b, Sept. 16, 1880, died; David Randolph b. Jan. 16, 1882, m. Eiva Singleton. Family home Castledale, Utah.
Bishop of North ward, Mt. Pleasant, 1877-79; also bishop of Castle Valley ward 1879-83. First counselor to President C. G. Larsen 18 years. President of town board two terms. Member legislature 1894.
SEELY, DON CARLOS (son of Justus Wellington Scely and Clarissa Jane Wilcox). Born Jan. 4, 1846, in Iowa.
Married Hannah Elizabeth Reynolds March 28, 1875, Mt. Pleasant, Utah (daughter of Levi Bert Reynolds and Hannah Johnson), who was born Feb. 24, 1856. Their children: Don b. Jan. 7, 1876, died; Lottie Sybil b. Sept. 23, 1877, m. Joseph Jones; James Bert b. Sept. 28, 1879, died; Marion Carlos b. Oct. 23, 1881, m. Laura Hansen; George Willard b. May 17, 1884; Levi Earl b. April 29, 1887, m, Mertha Moore; Azael b. Aug. 28, 1890. Family home Castle Dale, Utah.
Elder. Crossed the plains twice. Deputy sheriff three years and jailer six years. Farmer and stockraiser.
SEELY, JOHN H. (son of Justus Wellington Seely and Clarissa Jane Wilcox), Born April 29, 1855, San Bernardino, Cal.
Married Margaret Peel Jan. 15, 1880, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Madsen Peel and Christiana Folkman, pioneers 1854, John Forsgren company). She was born March 1, 1858, at Lehi, Utah. Their children: Ethel Alberta b. Oct. 7, 1880, m. O. E. McGahen Oct. 18, 1905; Zella Gertrude b. Dec. 6. 1882, m. Albert Merrill April 18, 1906; Earl Hen- ning b. Dec. 10, 1884, m. Louie M. Miner May 21, 1910; John Leo b. April 4, 1887, m. Edna Lucile Ralph Oct. 6, 1910; Leonard Joseph b. June 13, 1890; Arbrelia Clarissa b. Sept. 19, 1892: Lucretia Vern b. Jan. 26, 1896; Chesley Peel b. March 20, 1898; Margaret Rae b. Sept. 27, 1900; Oliver Dwight b. April 27, 1902. Family home Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
Deputy constable 1882-83; member city council 1891-93; mayor of Mt. Pleasant 1900-01; state senator 1906-10; mem- ber board of directors of Utah State Fair association; vice- president Utah Woolgrowers association; president American Rambouillet Sheep Breeders association three years. Farmer and stockraiser.
SELCK, JOHANN HEINRICH (son of Johann Ditlef Selck and Charlotte Welhelmine Knall of Borbye, near Eckern- forde, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany). Born Oct. 31, 1812, Eckernforde. Came to Utah Aug. 29, 1863, John Murdock company.
Married Alicia Withicar Hitchenson in 1842, Copenhagen, Denmark (daughter of Ralph Hitchenson and Marianne Withicar of Birmingham, Eng., who went to Denmark to introduce silver-plating in 1805). She was born June 2, 1813. Died on the plains a half day's journey east of Laramie, Wyo. Their children: Carl Andreas, died; William Walde- mar b. Oct. 26, 1845, m, Anna Chrestine Sorensen Nov. 23, 1867; Marianne, died.
Painter and artist. Died 1890, Provo, Utah,
SELCK, WILLIAM WALDEMAR (son of Johann H. Selck and Alicia Withicar Hitchenson). Born Oct. 26, 1846, Copen- hagen, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 4, 1863, Captain Patter- son company,
Married Anna Chrestine Sorensen Nov. 23, 1867, Provo, Utah (daughter of Jorgen Sorensen and Karen Rasmus- datter of Kamas, Utah, who came to Utah in 1873), She was born Jan. 6, 1847. Their children: Clarissa Eliza b. Sept. 18, 1868, m. Thomas H. Boyce; William Walter b. Jan. 31, 1870, m. Sarah Elizabeth Myler; John Henry, d. child; Irene Eleonora. m. Robert Gilchrist: Ernest Allen, d. child; Henry Ernest: John Wallace, d. child.
Member 63d, 67th and 130th quorum seventies; clerk of Bannock stake 1887-89; and of Rigby stake from its organi- zation, 1907, to present date. Clerk of town board of Lewis- ville, Idaho 1906-10. Notary public; fruit grower.
SELCK, WILLIAM WALTER (son of William Waldemar Selck and Anna Chrestine Sorensen). Born Jan. 31, 1870, Kamas, Utah.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Myler Nov. 23, 1892, Salt Lake temple (daughter of Orrin M. and Elizabeth Myler of Lewis- ville, Idaho), Their children: William Archy; Millie; Chres- tine; Leith Lavon. Family home, Lewisville.
Member 130th quorum seventies; missionary to southern states; member council of 130th quorum seventies; 2d coun- selor in presidency of Rigby stake. Member town board. Farmer.
SELLEY, WILLIAM (son of William Selley and Grace Partridge of Devonshire. Eng.), Born March 18, 1833. in Devonshire. Came to Utah Sept. 26, 1866, John Holladay company.
Married Sarah Lake 1868, in Devonshire (daughter of Wil- liam Lake and Emma Court of Devonshire, pioneers Sept. 26, 1866, John Holladay company). She was born June 29, 1834. Their children: Hannah, m. Stephen J. New- man; & William. m. Lucinda Humpheries: Joshua. m. Eliza- beth Crismon: Sarah Jane, m. Morgan James; John Henry, m. Trenna Cotter: Emily Grace. m. Edwin Fletcher. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Seventy; high priest; block teacher. Gardener.
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SELLEY, WILLIAM (son of William Selley and Sarah Lake). Born Oct. 19, 1867, Salt Lake City.
Married Lucinda Humpheries Dec. 29, 1886, Logan, Utah, President Merrill officiating (daughter of John Humpheries and Hannah Baugh of Lancastershire, Eng., pioneers 1854). She was born April 26, 1869. Their children: Willlam J. b. Oct. 24, 1887, m. Ethel Leischman; Harvey L. b. Aug. 24, 1889; Lucinda b. Jan. 10, 1892; Alice V. b. Aug. 24, 1893, d. aged 9; Elmer b. Sept. 7, 1896, d. aged 12; Joseph C. b. Oct. 24, 1898, d. aged 6; Emily L. b. Dec. 17, 1900, d. Infant; Mabel Ione b. Oct. 10, 1902; Sarah L. b. Aug. 14, 1912. Family home 16th ward, Salt Lake City.
Member 24th quorum seventles; elder and block teacher. Bullder and contractor.
SELMAN, MORMON VERNON (son of Isaac Selman and Margaret Giles of Whitchurch, near Cardiff, Wales). Born July 4, 1855, Eath, Whitchurch, Wales. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1866, Joseph Rawlins company.
Marrled Loulsa Jane Daniels April 23, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of Thomas E. Danlels of Payson, Utah). Their child: Inez, m. Ernest Menlove.
Married Lavinia Elizabeth Williams Nov. 30, 1878, Salt Lake City (daughter of George Williams and Mary Bald- win of Birmingham, Eng., pioneers 1864, Captain Patterson company). She was born Fcb. 16, 1859. Their children: Rachael Elizabeth, died; Martha Ann, m. Ephraim Jeffer- son; George Vernon, m. Alla Theria McEwan; Joseph Hiram, m. Maggie Roach; Levina Jane, m. John D. Park; Sophia, m. Edwin Ostler; Isaac Selman; Alma Giles, dled; Robert William; Abner Oliver; Mary.
Elder 1879-1910; high priest; home missionary 22 years; missionary among Ute Indians at Indianola, Utah; Sun- day school superintendent; ward clerk. Postmaster three years; justice of peace. Frult grower.
SESSIONS, 2DAVID (son of 1David Sessions and Ann Hall of Newry, Oxford Co., Maine). Born 1793, Newry. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1847, Perrigrine Sessions company.
Marrled Patty Bartlett 1813 at Bethel, Maine (daughter of Enoch Bartlett and Lydia Nelson of Bethel). She was born 1795. Their children: Perrigrine b. June 15, 1814, m. Julia Ann Killgore Sept. 21, 1834; m. Lucina Call Jan. 28, 1845; m. Mary Call June 28, 1845; m. Fanny Emmerette Loveland Sept. 13, 1852; m. Sarah Crossley March 2, 1861; m. Betsy Birdenow March 25, 1865; m. Sarah Ann Bryson Sept. 29, 1866; m. Esther Mabey Nov. 22, 1873; Sylvanus; Anna; Asa; Annie; Sylvia, m. Windsor Lyon; 3 David, m. Phoebe Carter Foss. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Married Harriet Worthing at Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of James Worthing and Harrlet Tibbets of Nauvoo, pioneers Sept. 24, 1847, Perrigrine Sessions company). Only child: James. Family home, Malne.
Elder. Successful farmer. Died 1850, Salt Lake City.
SESSIONS, PERRIGRINE (son of 1Davld Sessions and Patty Bartlett). Born June 15, 1814, Newry, Maine. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1847, with company of which he was captain.
Married Julia Ann Killgore Sept. 21, 1834, Newry (daugh- ter of Phineas F. Klligore and Ann York of Newry). She was born June 24, 1815. Their children: Martha Ann, m. Willlam Smoot; Carlos Lyon b. July 16, 1842, m. Ellza- beth Wintle April 2, 1864. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Married Lucina Cali Jan. 28, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. (daugh- ter of Cyril Call and Sally Tiffany of Mentor, Ohio, pio- neers Sept. 1850, Chester Loveland company). Their chil- dren: Perrigrine, Jr., d. young; Keplar b. Dec. 3, 1856, m. Ann Call Jan. 25, 1876; Harvey; Lucina, d. young. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Married Mary Call June 28, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of Cyril Call and Sally Tiffany), who was born 1824. Their children: Julius, m. Thompson Parks; Byron, m. Ida Twom- bly; Cyrll, died; Zina, m. Thomas Burningham; Perry, m. Esther Tolman. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Married Fanny Emerette Loveland Sept. 13, 1852, Salt Lake City (daughter of Chester Loveland and Fanny Call of Ohio, pioneers September, 1850, Chester Loveland com- pany). She was born Dec. 13, 1838. Their children: Fanny E., m. James Balrd; Alice, died; Chester, m. Isabell Cor- bridge; Agnes, m. John R. Stoddard; Sylvanus, m. Lavlna Hall; Lucina, m. John Wait; Sylvia, died; Orson, m. Mary Burningham; Samantha, m. David Smith; Perrlgrine, Jr., m. Jennle Engebretsen; Chancy, m. Mattie Cloughin. Fam- ily home, Bountiful.
Married Sarah Crossley March 2, 1861, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Crossley and Mary Jarvous of Lanca- shire, Eng., ploneers Nov. 25, 1856, Edward Martin hand- cart company). She was born Jan. 29, 1843. Thelr chll- dren: James, m. Selena Holt; Elvira, m. David Briggs; Mary, m. Walter Scott; Joseph, m. Mary Ann Pearson; Wallace O., m. Ellzabeth Holt; William Westley, died; Lillac C., m. Willard Eagan; Hannah Ann, died; Phoebe Ollve, m. Clarence Evans; Hannah L., m. Heber Burning- ham. Family home, Bountiful.
Married Betsy Birdenow March 25, 1865, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Birdenow and Zibiah McCarley of Jack- son Co., Ohio). She was born March 6, 1827, and came to Utah Sept. 16, 1861, Captain Brown company.
Marrled Sarah Ann Bryson Sept. 29, 1866, Salt Lake City (daughter of Samuel Bryson and Sarah Ann Conray of Glasgow, Scotland, pioneers 1848, Milo Andrus company). She was born Aug. 21, 1849. Their children: Samuel, m. Ellan Wood; Alice, m. George Freestona; Hyrum, m. Laura
Thompson; Jedediah, m. Ella Moss; Eliza, m. Henry Arm- strong; Patty O., m. Wilder Hatch; Sarah Ann, m. Eugene Clark; Heber John, m. Artulus Holbrook; Olivla, m. William Waddoups; LeRoy, m. Tessie Cook; Calvin, m. Ruth Hess. Family home, Bountiful. .
Married Esther Mabey Nov. 22, 1873, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Mabey and Esther Chalker of Dor- chester, Eng., pioneers Oct. 5, 1862, Captain Hammond com- pany). She was born July 4, 1850. Their children: Thomas, m. Julia Burningham; David E., Jane M., and Presley, latter three died; Parley P., m. Bcssle Goddard; Susan G., m. Thomas Neatte; Ezra T., m. Nellie Goodfellow; Linnle, m. Samuel LeRoy Hepworth; Walter, died; Alvin.
President high priests' quorum of Davis stake; counselor to Bishop John Stoker of North Canyon ward; spent 15 years and $50,000 in missionary work, traveling over 25,000 mlles; made large donations for building of L. D. S. tem- ples and meeting and schoolhouses. Bodyguard to Joseph Smith and Brigham Young. First settler In Bountiful, where he built first house. Member of Nauvoo police force; postmaster at Bountiful 1871-77; school trustee. Engaged in milling business with Heber C. Kimball. Farmer and stockralser.
SESSIONS, CARLOS LYON (son of Perrigrine Sessions and Julia Ann Killgore). Born July 16, 1842, Nauvoo, Ili. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1847, Parley P. Pratt company.
Married Elizabeth Wintle Aprll 2, 1864, Salt Lake City Endowment House, Heber C. Kimball officiating (daughter of George Wintle and Elizabeth Sewell of Yarmouth, Eng., ploneers 1863, John Hart company). She was born March 20, 1848. Their children: Patty B. b. March 25, 1865, m. William B. Bitton; David C. b. Aug. 13, 1867, d. aged 2; George P. b. Jan. 7, 1870, m. Lillle Bruce; Barney W. b. Sept. 8, 1873, m. Sarah C. Wood; Joseph W. b. May 7, 1876, d. aged 8; Harvey W. b. Aug. 6, 1879, m. Laura Burning- ham; Julia E. b. Feb. 24, 1882, m. August Wallin; Oscar B. b. Oct. 27, 1884, m. Harriett Brown; Hannah L. b. Sept. 27, 1887, m. George Simpson; Nannie M. b. July 6, 1889, m. Marlon G. Boyd. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Married Sallle L. Hill March 1882, Salt Lake City Endow- ment House, Heber C. Kimball officlatlng (daughter of James Hill and Melicla Hadlock of Davis Co., Utah, pio- neers 1852). She was born In 1862.
Marrled Mary Rakestraw May 15, 1911, Bountiful, Utah, who was born April 27, 1844, and came to Utah April 27, 1911.
Member 70th quorum seventies; missionary to Colorado and Arizona two years; elder; high priest. Sheriff of Davis county; marshal; special policeman of Bountiful; estray poundkeeper; school trustee. Carpet weaver and sawmiller.
SESSIONS, KEPLAR (son of Perrigrine Sessions and Lucina Call). Born Dec. 3, 1856, Bountiful, Utah.
Married Ann Call Jan. 25, 1876, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of Anson Call and Emma Summers, pioneers 1859, hand- cart company). She was born March 20, 1858. Their chll- dren: Keplar b. Jan. 12, 1878, m. Eva Alsop; Franklin b. March 26, 1880; Lucina b. June 24, 1883, m. Carlos Gus- taveson; Ivan b. Dec. 12, 1885; Emma b. March 25, 1887, m. Edwin Reese; Austin b. Aug. 9, 1889; Anson b. March 14, 1892; Ella b. May 27, 1895; Ann b. Nov. 25, 1898; Ber- gretta T. b. Dec. 24, 1900. Family home Chesterfield, Idaho.
High priest; missionary to North Carolina 1891-94; high councilor of Bannock stake; member Sunday school unlon. Farmer and stockraiser.
SESSIONS, CHESTER (son of Perrigrine Sessions and Fanny Emmerette Loveland). Born May 29, 1859, Bountiful, Utah.
Marrled Isabell Corbridge Oct. 2, 1879, Salt Lake City (daughter of Edward Corbridge and Allce Parker of Boun- tiful). She was born March 28, 1862. Their children: Chester b. July 5, 1880, m. Urinda Dewey; Edward b. Aug. 25, 1882, m. Effie U. Child; Laura Bell b. Jan. 4, 1885, died; Roy b. June 10, 1886, m. Chloe Welker; Willey R. b. Nov. 13, 1888, m. Jennle Harrison; Alice May b. May 16, 1891, m. Hyrum Roose; Russ H. b. Feb. 15, 1894, m. Lucy Bleayard; Delbert b. Sept. 29, 1896; Loal b. Aug. 29, 1899; Fannie V. b. July 2, 1902; Hilda b. Jan. 17, 1905; Ruby b. Sept. 28, 1907. Family home Bountiful, Utah.
Member 100th quorum seventies; missionary to Arizona 1884-85; first counselor in elders' quorum; bishop's coun- selor. Road supervisor. Farmer.
SESSIONS, DAVID (son of 2 David Sessions and Patty Bartlett). Born May 9, 1823, Newry, Malne. Came to Utah July 1850.
Marrled Phoebe Carter Foss in Dec. 1852, Salt Lake City (daughter of Calvin Foss and Sarah B. Carter of Scarboro, Malne; latter came to Utah 1850, Wilford Woodruff com- pany, and settled at Bountiful). She was born in 1831 at Scarboro and came to Utah with mother. Their children: Sarah Phoebe b. Nov. 26, 1853, m. Joseph Moss Dec. 18, 1872; Cerdinia Estell b. Jan. 30, 1856, m. Arthur Burnham Feb. 1873; 4 David b. Jan. 9, 1858, m. Lettle Rawson May 22, 1912; Olive Cordelia b. Dec. 26, 1859, m. Willlam Corbridge 1888; Fabian C. b. July 22, 1862, m. Elizabeth Moss Feb. 1892; Darlus b. Oct. 2, 1864, m. Charlotte Chlpin June 5, 1892; Calvin F. b. Dcc. 24, 1866, dled; Elizabeth b. May 29, 1869, m. Willlam Lewis Nov. 23, 1888; Rhoda Harriet b. Oct. 3, 1871, dicd; Annie Sylvia b. April 30, 1875, m. George Neville June 22, 1899.
Member Nauvoo legion. One of Joseph Smith's body- guards. Farmer and harness maker. Died April 19, 1896, Bountiful.
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SESSIONS, RICHARD (son of Saulmon Sessions and Mary Hargraves of Logan county, Ky., and Wayne county, Iii.). Born April 28, 1799, Logan county, Ky. Came to Utah 1847, Contingent Mormon battalion.
Married Lucretia Haws 1820, White county, Ili. (daughter of Jacob Haws and Hannah Nail), who was born Nov. 22, 1802. Their children: John b. Aug. 22, 1821, m. Emeline Sessions July 1846; Sarah Ann and Richard, Jr., died; Wil- liam Bradford b. Jan. 23, 1827, m. Cathrine Yeger; Daniel Alexander b. Jan. 11, 1829, m. Janette Baum; Mary, died; Louisa b. July 26, 1833, d. 1891; Eliza Jane, died; Melissa b. March 11, 1836, m. Isaac Baum; Emeline b. May 1, 1840, m. Charies Carter Thomas; Elizabeth b. Aug. 31, 1842, m. David Condon; Hannah b. Jan. 19, 1846, m. William Gallagher. Seventy. Counselor to Bishop Terry of Mosquito Creek, Iowa; 2d counselor to Bishops Fawsett and William Waii of Provo. Member of 30th regiment, 1st brigade Illinois mounted volunteers in the Illinois Black Hawk Indian war. Farmer and stockraiser. Died March 1879, Heber, Utah.
SESSIONS, DANIEL ALEXANDER (son of Richard Sessions and Lucretia Haws). Born Jan. 11, 1829.
Married Janette Baum. Their children: Rachael b. 1861, m. Thomas G. Clagg; Adoiphus b. May 13, 1862, m. Rachael Hickens; m. Mary J. Neison; Dolphy b. May 13, 1862, m. Rachael Neil; m. Isabelle Richardson; William; Jane, m. Andrew Nelson; Alfred, m. Matiida Poulson; Agnes, m. Joseph Fratiiiio.
Farmer and cattleman. Died Sept. 1905, Heber, Utah.
SESSIONS, ADOLPHUS (son of Daniel Alexander Sessions and Janette Baum). Born May 13, 1862, at Heber, Utah. Married Rachael Hickens, July 1892, Heber, Utah (daugh- ter of Thomas Hickens and Margret Powell, of Heber City, Utah). Their child: Charles, b. Oct. 13, 1899.
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