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Married Mary J. Nelson Dec. 26, 1900, Heber, Utah (daugh- ter of Henry T. Neison and Mary E. McMillan of Heber). Their children: Cordon b. Oct. 21, 1901; Chioe Ellen b. Jan. 29, 1903; Eiia Janette b. Jan. 22, 1905; Bernal Alex b. Aug. 1, 1906; Agnes Larna b. Aug. 24, 1908; Irwin b. Dec. 11, 1910. Families resided Heber, Utah.
Farmer and cattleman.
SEVERE, HARRISON (son of James Severe and Polly Harris of Knox county, Ohio). Born Sept. 17, 1820, in Knox county. Came to Utah Oct. 30, 1850, Joseph Young company.
Married Dorcas McBride Dec. 31, 1839, in Adams county, Iil. (daughter of Thomas McBride and Cathrine Johns), who was born Aug. 15, 1822. Their children: Lyman W. b. Aug. 31, 1840, m. Maiinda McIntosh; Ann J. b. Dec. 6, 1844, m. George Whittie; Arminta b. Aug. 6, 1849, m. John Craner; Hyrum H. b. Feb. 6, 1852, m. Leonora Eastham; Deseret b. May 18, 1856, m. F. M. Cummins; Don C. b. Oct. 6, 1858; Emily b. May 19, 1865, m. James F. Walker. Family home Grants- vilie, Tooele Co., Utah.
Captain in Nauvoo legion; pony express rider; bodyguard of President Brigham Young. Died Dec. 1901.
SEVERE, HYRUM H. (son of Harrison Severe and Dorcas McBride). Born Feb. 6, 1852, Grantsville, Utah.
Married Leonora Eastham July 18, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Eastham and Jane Huntington, pioneers Nov. 1864, Captain Walker company). She was born Jan. 9, 1853. Their children: Hyrum H., Jr. b. June 10, 1871, m. Neliie Smith; John G. b. Nov. 26, 1872, m. Mary Wixom; James R. b. Jan. 5, 1876, m. Grace Cummins; George H. b. Sept. 18, 1877, m. Bertha Bates; Dorcas J. b. May 11, 1879, m. Edward Hunter; Joseph W. b. Sept. 25, 1880, m. Liiiie Briggs; Lyman C. b. Feb. 11, 1882, m. Retta Grant; m. Myrtle Hunter; Jane L. b. July 11, 1874, m. Samuel Poulton; Emma L. b. May 22, 1885, m. Cyrus Hunter; Althera b. Nov. 12, 1893, d. May 7, 1897.
First child born in Grantsviiie. High priest; high coun- cilor at Cassia stake.
SEVERN, WILLIAM (son of Enoch Severn and Ann Allen of Hucknali Torkard, Nottinghamshire, Eng.). Born Oct. 4, 1836, Hucknail Torkard. Came to Utah Dec. 1, 1856, Martin and Tyler handcart company.
Married Mary Astie May 29, 1856, on ship Orrizon (daugh- ter of Frank Astie and Fieischa Raynor of Hucknaii Tor- kard, pioneers Oct. 1861, Joseph Horne company). She was born March 16, 1837, and died Aug. 6, 1898.
Married Ann Baguiey May 16, 1870, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Thomas Baguley and Grace Wayne of Derbyshire, Eng., who came to Utah 1874). She was born Nov. 10, 1850. Their children: Mary Ann, m. J. S. Robinson; William Thomas, m. Bertha Myer; Enoch Daniel, died; Elizabeth Sarah, m. J. J. Jones; Harry Ailen, m. May Hoff; Daniel Enoch, m. Fiora Lewis. Family home Montpelier, Idaho. This wife deserted him.
Married Marie Kowallis July 11, 1899, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Otto Kowallis and Pauline Worbs of Berlin, Germany; iatter came to Utah June 24, 1890). She was born Aug. 10, 1872. They have one child, Pauline.
Missionary to Sioux Fails, S. D., 1887-90; high priest; ward teacher. Farmer.
SEWELL, JOSEPH (son of Thomas Sewell, born 1758, and Ann Bacchus, born 1750, both of England). He was born Jan. 2, 1796, Essex, Eng. Came to Utah in September, 1862.
Married Sarah Stevens Jan. 10, 1814, Norfolk, Eng. (daugh-
ter of Barnard Stevens and Elizabeth Rivett), who was born April 9, 1797, and died Oct. 16, 1881. Their children: Eiiza- beth b. June 13, 1815, m. George Wintie; Sarah b. Dec. 19, 1817; Joseph, Jr. b. Nov. 13, 1819, m. Emily Eiiett Jan. 17, 1841; Barnard b. March 18, 1821. Family home Woods Cross. Utah.
Left without a father at an early age, he helped to sup- port his mother and a large family, but married at 18 years of age. By insistent economy became the owner of two small sailing vesseis, which were used for fishing expeditions. These, with his other belongings, he soid, and with the funds he and his wife came to America to become a part in building up the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which faith they had embraced, having previously been allied with the Presbyterian sect. Immediately after arriving in Sait Lake he located in Davis county, where he lived until March 24, 1880, dying at the age of 84.
SEWELL, JOSEPH (son of Joseph Sewell and Sarah Ste- vens). Born Nov. 13, 1819, Norfolk, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 8, 1861.
Married Emily Eiiett Jan. 17, 1841, at Yarmouth, Eng. (daughter of James Eiiett and Esther Bails), who was born May 18, 1816, at Yarmouth. Their children: Emily b. Jan. 23, 1842; Joseph B. b. Oct. 5, 1843; George B. b. Nov. 22, 1845; Mary Ann b. Sept. 26, 1847; William b. Feb. 1, 1850, m. Elizabeth Ann Robins Aug. 29, 1871; Edward b. Jan. 27, 1856; Sarah Ann b. Feb. 4, 1858. Family home Weber Co., Utah.
Began working as apprentice in shipyard at fifteen years of age after having received common school education and continued at this trade seven years. His father had pre- ceded him to America and he, likewise, turned his ali into money and on March 21, 1860, set sail for New York City. Reached St. Louis May 15, 1861. Joined a company of im- migrants who were starting to Utah, arriving in Sait Lake City Sept. 8, 1861, and locating at Ogden the same year. There, after much hard labor, with the characteristic energy for which he was noted, he piaced his family in comfortable circumstances. Soon after arriving there he decided the teachings and principles of the Mormon faith were so en- tireiy contrary to his idea and belief that he withdrew from this church and never had anything further to do with it. However, he took an active part in developing and building up that section of the west. He took up a homestead just west of Ogden, making this his perma- nent home. Heiped to erect the first schoolhouse built in this section, and labored incessantiy in the upbuilding of the industrial life of Ogden. He died in September, 1894, and his wife passed away four years later. His son, George B. Seweii, was drowned Nov. 30, 1861, while fording the Weber river with a yoke of oxen. Of the three remaining sons none ever had any connection with the Mormon church, and like their father, were opposed to the teach- ings of that faith.
SEWELL, WILLIAM (son of Joseph Seweil and Emily Eliett). Born Feb. 1, 1850, Yarmouth, Eng.
Married Elizabeth Ann Robins Aug. 29, 1871, Sait Lake City (daughter of Edmund Robins and Ann Douglas), who was born Nov. 30, 1854, Kaysville, Utah. Their children: Frederick George b. Jan. 16, 1874, m. Sarah E. Cole June 6, 1900; Rosa Beil b. Feb. 8, 1876, m. P. K. Smith Sept. 1, 1904; Mary Eiia b. May 3, 1879, m. F. D. Hyiand June 15, 1905; Ciara Emily b. May 10, 1881; Henry William b. Oct. 10, 1883; Charies Barnard b. April 21, 1886. Family home Weber Co., Utah.
Attended school at St. Louis, but grew up in Weber county and has resided permanentiy on the old homestead ever since. He has taken an active part in the industrial and politicai development of that part of the state, having filied many important positions of trust by appointment.
SEWELL, FREDERICK GEORGE (son of William Jewell and Elizabeth Ann Robins). Born Jan. 16, 1874, Ogden, Utah.
Married Sarah E. Cole June 6, 1900, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of George Coie and Mary Painter), who was born Oct. 20, 1876, at Logan.
Assayer and chemist.
SHAFER, JOHN O. (son of Johan Shafer and Hannah Rossa). Came to Utah October, 1849.
Married Hannah Casto (daughter of Abel Casto and Mary Gaiiand). Their children: Orson W. b. Dec. 2, 1846, m. Elizabeth Kingdom; Mary A. b. Nov. 19, 1848 (deceased), m. Jacob Hunter; John H. b. March 1851; Eliza b. Oct. 22, 1853, m. John William Sneii July 21, 1873; Oliver b. Nov. 2, 1855, m. Mary Coon; James A. b. March 1857, m. Eiiza- beth Hagei; Frank b. Oct. 30, 1859, m. Emma J. Cooper; Charles b. Sept. 1862, d. aged 30; Mabel b. Aug. 12, 1867, m. W. R. Smith. Family home, Salt Lake City.
SHAFFER, HENRY (son of Jacob Shaffer). Came to Utah 1858.
Married Eve Beard, who came to Utah 1858 and died at Ogden. Their children: John Isaac, m. Nancy Hill; Joseph Russeil, m. Giilead Tayior; George Henry, m. Esther Ann Jessop; Elizabeth, m. John Roiph; Nancy, m. Sylvester Perry; William, m. Mary Ann Bradshaw; Abigail, m. Levi Dougherty. Family resided Ogden, Siaterviiie and Mill- vilie, Utah.
Eider. Farmer. Died about 1869 at Millville.
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SHAFFER, JOSEPH RUSSELL (son of Henry Shaffer and Eve Beard). Born March 31, 1830, in Virginia. Came to Utah 1858.
Married Gillead Taylor, who was born May 3, 1840. Came to Utah 1858. Their children: Mary Ellen, m. Richard Jessop; George Henry, d. aged 20; Margarett Eve, m. Thomas Jessop; Joseph Kinnion, m. Helen Weaver; Wllllam Heber; John Franklin, m. Elizabeth Buckley; Jeanette Larona, m. Richard Jessop; James Marion, m. Lydla M. Rolfe; Isaac Newton, m. Ellen McKowen; Louisa Esther, m. John F. Ses- sions; Martin Luther, m. Matilda Hunt; Samuel Lafayette, m. Irene Jackson; Laura Elphy, dled.
High priest; ward teacher. Justice of peace 15 years. Died June 23, 1901, Millviile, Utah.
SHAFFER, JAMES MARION (son of Joseph Russeli Shaffer and Gillead Taylor). Born Jan. 7, 1861, Slaterville, Utah.
Marrled Lydia Mandania Rolfe March 31, 1884, Vernal, Utah (daughter of Willlam Jasper Roife and Ellen WIlk- shire of Vernal, Utah). She was born March 22, 1865. Thelr children: Marion Klnnlon b. Dec. 5, 1884, m. Susan String- ham; Estella b. March 23, 1887; Ethel b. April 24, 1889, m. Cilfford Hatch; Eilen b. Aug. 25, 1891; Ernest b. Jan. 5, 1894; Barth Cannon b. Jan. 19, 1896; William Jasper Rolfe b. Feb. 22, 1898, d. April 22, 1898, at Lehl, Utah; Pearl b. June 5, 1900; Corilia b. Nov. 12, 1902; Joseph Alden b. Sept. 12, 1904; Newell Waldo b. Dec. 5, 1907. Fam- ily home Vernal, Utah.
Ordained blshop of Naples ward May 17, 1891, and was honorably released Dec. 29, 1909; counselor to Blshop Thomas J. Caldwell of Napies ward 1887-91; superIntend- ent Sunday school; ward teacher; secretary to Y. M. M. I. A .; member hlgh council. Treasurer UInta county 1910-12. President Ashley Central Irrigation Co., 1897-1902. Cierk Ashley Co-op., Vernal, 6 years.
SHANKS, JAMES (son of James Shanks and Marion Leckie of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland). Born Aug. 31, 1810, at Paisiey. Came to Utah Oct. 29, 1855, Charles H. Harper company.
Married Isabella Dock 1832 (daughter of Robert and Euphemia Dock of Paisiey), who was born 1809 and came to Utah with husband. Their children: James Dock b. Nov. 29, 1833, m. Isabella Muir Dec. 21, 1855, m. Eva Erick- son March 10, 1875, m. Carollne M. Homan Nov. 16, 1899; Marion b. July 19, 1836, m. Alexander Perry Dec. 21, 1855; Isabeiia; Wllllam D. b. Feb. 10, 1840. Famlly resIded at Paisiey, Scotland; St. Louis, Mo., and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Eider. Pattern setter. Crossed plains sixteen times. Died Jan. 22, 1866, St. Louis, Mo.
SHANKS, JAMES DOCK (son of James Shanks and Isabella Dock). Born Nov. 29, 1833, Paisley, Scotland. Came to Utah September, 1853, Jacob Gates company.
Married Isabeila Mulr Dec. 21, 1855, at Salt Lake City (daughter of James Muir, born at Muchling, and Mary Muney of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland, ploneers Oct. 9, 1853, Appleton Harmon company). She was born Aug. 15, 1837. Their children: Mary E. Shanks b. Oct. 8, 1856, m. Gus- tave Woldberg March 25, 1880; Isabella b. Feb. 18, 1859; James M. b. Jan. 16, 1861; Wiliiam b. April 20, 1863; Marion b. Aug. 12, 1865, m. Wllllam J. Doyle July 19, 1888; Ellzabeth b. Sept. 10, 1867, m. Willlam Fister Aug. 20, 1895; John M. b. Nov. 23, 1869; Archibald b. March 29, 1872, m. Llily Buke; Margaret b. Aug. 3, 1874, m. Mr. McEwan; George A. b. Jan. 1, 1878.
Married Eva Erickson March 10, 1875, at Sait Lake City (daughter of Eric Erickson and Fredericka Carlson of Upland, Sweden, who came to Utah by rallroad). She was born Nov. 27, 1845, Upland, Sweden. Thelr children: Cat- rina Amella b. May 11, 1876; Joseph b. Sept. 29, 1877, m. Mary Jacobs Dec. 24, 1902; Louise b. Sept. 29, 1879; Josephine b. July 10, 1881, m. C. M. Gorin Dec. 29, 1910; Hyrum b. March 29, 1884; Evelyn b. July 1, 1887; Fredericka b. March 11, 1889, d. June 27, 1891.
Married Caroline M. Homan Nov. 16, 1899, at Salt Lake Clty (daughter of Andrew Homan and Sophla Esing of Lattdrof, Germany), who was born Oct. 19, 1848.
High priest; home missionary; superintendent Sunday school at Riverdale. Assisted In buliding wall around Sait Lake for protection from Indlans. Veteran Black Hawk war.
SHARP, ADAM (son of John Sharp and Mary Hunter, both of Scotland). Born in Scotland. Came to Utah Dec. 18, 1850.
Marrled Ellzabeth Cook 1848 (daughter of Davld Cook and Mary Pattersen, both of Scotland, pioneers Dec. 18, 1850). She was born April 6, 1828. Thelr children: John A., m. Rebecca Bennlon; David, m. Emma S. Ajax; Ellza- beth, m. Samuel Bennlon; Mary Anna, m. Joseph Bennion; Jennett, died; Jennett 2d, m. Israel Bennlon; Adam, Joseph, Agnes and Isabella, iatter four died; Adam 2d. Famlly home, Salt Lake City.
Elder. Cattleman. Died March 8, 1890.
SHARP, JOHN A. (son of Adam Sharp and Eilzabeth Cook). Born June 27, 1850, at South Piatte, Neb. Came to Utah Dec. 18, 1850.
Married Rebecca Bennion Dec. 23, 1872, Salt Lake City (daughter of Samuel Bennlon and Mary Bushel of Tayiors- ville, Utah, ploneers Oct. 5, 1847, John Taylor company). She was born March 17, 1853. Their children: Mary Emma
b. Dec. 5, 1875, m. George A. Sard; Jessc B. March 6, 1887, m. Minnie Creer; Clyde b. May 9, 1889, died; June b. Jan. 17, 1892; Leo b. June 18, 1894; Ira b. Oct. 30, 1896; Willey b. Jan. 30, 1898. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Seventy. Cattleman and sheep ralser.
SHARP, FRANCIS (son of Michael Pearson Sharp of Wel- Ilngton and Jane Armstrong born Aug. 19, 1811, both In Biggsmain, Northumberiandshire, Eng .- married Sept. 15, 1833). He was born Jan. 24, 1834. Came to Utah Oct. 19, 1862, Francls M. Lyman company.
Married Dorothy Glll October, 1855 (daughter of William Gill, ploneer Oct. 19, 1862, Francis M. Lyman company, and Mary Chicken). She was born April 21, 1840. Thelr children: Mary Jane b. Sept. 5, 1856, d. Nov. 22, 1857; Ann b. July 20, 1858, m. Edward A. Gaibraith Feb. 8, 1875; Ellzabeth b. Dec. 16, 1860, d. 1867; Jane b. Sept. 24, 1863, m. John C. Reld Dec. 24, 1880; John Glll b. Feb. 10, 1866, m. Lydia Millgate; Francls, Jr. b. Feb. 17, 1868, m. Lydia Ann Pilkington Nov. 14, 1887, m. May Seymour Neff Jan. 7, 1903; Michael Pearson b. May 7, 1870; Willlam Thomas b. April 10, 1872, m. Adeline Farreii; Isaac Gill b. March 30, 1874, d. next day; Mary b. Feb. 6, 1876, m. William J. Young; Dora Clarissa b. March 29, 1878, m. Moroni Robison; Sarah b. Nov. 24, 1880.
Married Mary Jane Watson May 30, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Watson, ploneer 1862, Francls M. Lyman company), who was born May 26, 1853, Marley Hill, Durham, Eng. Their children: Robert b. April 7, 1873, died; George Armstrong b. July 13, 1874, m. Maud Zimmerman June 1911; Henry Watson b. Dec. 26, 1876; James Willlam b. March 27, 1879; Margaret Chloe b. March 30, 1881, and Frances b. Oct. 19, 1882, latter four died; Hugh b. Dec. 25, 1884; Estelle Peari b. April 20, 1887; Ruby Isabel b. Scpt. 15, 1889. Family resided Smithfield, Utah, and Lyman, Idaho.
High priest. Ward clerk many years under Bishop Samuel Roskelly and Bishop Ferrell. Justice of the peace of Smith- field several terms. Ordained patriarch May 5, 1889, at Logan. Died February, 1891.
SHARP, FRANCIS (son of Francis Sharp and Dorothy Giil). Born Feb. 17, 1868, Smithfield, Cache Co., Utah.
Married Lydla Ann Pilkington Nov. 14, 1887, Smithfield, Utah (daughter of William and Lydia Pilkington, who came to Utah 1876). She was born Nov. 22, 1866, In England. Thelr children: Francis, Jr. b. Oct. 26, 1888; William Hugh b. Oct. 13, 1892; Earl Pilkington b. July 23, 1895; Geraid Ray b. Jan. 6, 1898; Leo Alvin b. Nov. 30, 1900.
Married May Seymour Neff Jan. 7, 1903, Salt Lake City (daughter of Frankiln Neff, pioneer 1848, and Frances Maria Stillman, pioneer 1853). She was born Oct. 30, 1866, East Mlli Creek, Salt Lake county. Their children: Dorothy
Marle b. Sept. 23, 1904; Mary Frances b. Sept. 3, 1907, d. same day; Zelma Fern b. May 11, 1909. Families resided Mili Creek, Salt Lake Co., Utah, and Lyman, Idaho.
Ordalned seventy July 1911; assistant superintendent of the Lyman ward Sunday school. Resides at Lyman, Idaho.
SHARP, JOHN (son of John Sharp of Ciackmannanshire, Scotland). Born Nov. 9, 1820, in Clackmannanshlre. Came to Utah Sept. 1, 1850, John Sharp company.
Marrled Jane Patterson 1839 at Clackmannanshire, Scot- land (daughter of James Patterson of same place). She was born July 26, 1818. Thelr children: John, m. Hannah Nesien; James, m. Lizzie Rogers; Margaret, m. John Cahoon; Kate, m. Parley L. Wllilams; Adam; Agnes, m. Abram W. Calne; Secelia; Elizabeth Alice, m. Harry Nesbit. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Bishop of 20th ward for 30 years. Manager of the Temple Stone quarries. Police captain. Member of city council; superintendent public works; member of legislature. Rail- road contractor and builder. Died Dec. 23, 1901.
SHARP, JOHN (son of John Sharp and Jane Patterson). Born Dec. 28, 1841, In Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Came to Utah Sept. 1, 1850, John Sharp company.
Marrled Hannah Neslen Sept. 8, 1856, at Sait Lake City (daughter of Samuel Neslen and Eunice Francis, both of Salt Lake City, pioneers Sept. 20, 1853, C. Spencer company). She was born June 1, 1844. Their children: Eunice Jane b. Sept. 29, 1867, d. child; John N. b. June 11, 1869, m. Margaret E. Mllcs. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Member of high council. State fish and game commis- sioner 11 years. Mining man; capitalist.
SHARP, JOHN N. (son of John Sharp and Hannah Nesien). Born June 11, 1869, at Salt Lake City.
Married Margaret E. Mlles November, 1892, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Orson Miles and Margaret Lawrence, of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1850). She was born December, 1872, died Jan. 7, 1912. Thelr children: Phylis M. b. 1893; John N. b. 1899. Family home, Salt Lake City.
City councilman 1906-08. Representative of Selby Smelting & Lead Co.
SHARP, JAMES (son of John Sharp and Jane Patterson). Born Nov. 18, 1843, in Scotiand.
Married Lizzie Rogers Oct. 31, 1864, Salt Lake City (daughter of Francls and Jemlma Rogers of England, ploneers 1856, Edward Martin handcart company). She was born Sept. 13. 1847. Thelr children: Lizzie b. Sept. 24, 1865, m. Ben R. Eldredge; Kate b. June 11, 1870, m. Ern R.
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Eldredge; Celia b. July 7, 1872, m. M. M. Young; Aggie b. April 14, 1876, m. James R. Hay; John Francis b. May 2, 1878, m. Luella Ferrin; Heber Chase b. Feb. 10, 1880, m. Vera Cannon; Joseph Hyrum b. Sept. 6, 1882, m. Maud Shirley; Chloe b. Jan. 2, 1888; William Hooper b. April 3, 1884. Family home, Salt Lake City.
House representative. Mayor of Salt Lake City 1884. Chairman board of regents University of Utah. Died May 7, 1904.
SHARP, JOHN FRANCIS (son of James Sharp and Lizzie Rogers). Born May 2, 1878, at Salt Lake City.
Married Luelia Ferrin Sept. 18, 1903, at Salt Lake City . (daughter of Josiah M. Ferrin and Martha Brunson, both lived in Ogden Valley, Utah; former pioneer 1856, latter 1847). She was born May 12, 1877. Their children: Denner Francis b. June 23, 1904; Marion b. May 2, 1906; Harlow Brooks b. March 29, 1909; Martha b. Feb. 27, 1912. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Physician and surgeon.
SHARP, JOSEPH (son of John Sharp of Clackmannanshire, Scotland). Born in 1817, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland. Came to Utah Aug. 28, 1850, Independent company.
Marrled Janet Condie 1849, St. Louis, Mo. (daughter of Thomas Condie and Janet Sharp of Clackmannanshire, Scot- land, pioneers 1855). She was born Jan. 30, 1851. Thelr children: John C. b. May 28, 1850, m. Sarah Bethula Palmer; Helen; Mary Jane, m. Joseph J. Daynes; Margaret Ann, m. H. T. McCune; Janet, m. E. A. Senroot. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Married Margaret Condie at Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Condie and Janet Sharp). Their children: Celia, m. F. E. Barker; Joseph C., m. Jane Bennett.
Elder. Furnished stone for Salt Lake temple. Freighter. Died Sept. 5, 1864, Sweetwater, Wyo.
SHARP, JOHN C. (son of Joseph Sharp and Janet Condie). Born May 28, 1850, Kaw River, Kansas. Came to Utah 1850 with parents.
ยท Married Sarah Bethula Palmer Fcb. 12, 1872, Salt Lake City (daughter of Mifflin Palmer and Katherine K. Dolbey of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1861). She was born Jan. 30, 1851. Their children: Joseph P. b. Sept. 5, 1874, m. Emma Irene Merrill; James P. b. Aug. 17, 1876, m. Olive Saumsan. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Bishop of Vernon, Tooele county; member high council. Trustee of State Agricultural college. Stockraiser and capitalist.
SHARP, JOSEPH C. (son of Joseph Sharp and Margaret Condie). Born Dec. 17, 1864, Salt Lake City.
Married Jane Bennett June, 1893, Salt Lake City (daughter of Richard Bennett and Mina Foster of Salt Lake City, pioneers 1867). Their children: J. Clyde; Lavon. Famlly home, Salt Lake City.
Member 13th quorum seventies; missionary to Scotland 1890-92. Sheriff of Salt Lake county 1909-13. General fore- man of Utah Central shops.
SHARP, JOSEPH S. (son of James R. Sharp, born June 20, 1809, and Martha Griffin, born Aug. 7, 1820, of Tennessee). Born July 17, 1840, in Calhoun county, Ill. Came to Utah with his own company.
Marrled Rebecca Higby March 13, 1862, in Tooele Co., Utah (daughter of Truman and Lucy A. Higby). Their children: Joscph b. 1864, m. Elsie Lamb 1887; James Ervin b. 1866, m. Melissa Ellsworth; William F. b. 1868, m. Miss Smith; Anna R. b. 1870, died; Lucy Ellen b. 1872, m. Isaac Packer; John Henry b. 1876, died; Arminta E. b. 1877, m. Willlam Packer; George A. b. 1884; Daniel H. b. 1887, died; Emily Zet b. 1887, m. Elif Hoglin. Family home Preston, Idaho.
SHARP, JOSEPH TRUMAN (son of Joseph S. Sharp and Rebecca Higby). Born Sept. 4, 1864, Tooele, Utah.
Married Elsie Lamb Aprll 1, 1887, Logan, Utah (daughter of Suel Lamb and Elizabeth Zimmerman), who was born April 1, 1869, Hyde Park, Utah. Their children: Myra b. July, 1888, m. Hugh Kid Nov. 14, 1906; Alvin Joseph b. March 17, 1891; Clarence John b. July 20, 1893; Vernon T. b. Dec. 20, 1896; Elmer A. b. May 10, 1900; Ellzabeth b. May 2, 1904; Delbert b. March 15, 1907. Family home Preston, Idaho.
Married Annie Woodhead Nov. 10, 1910 (daughter of Albert Woodhead and Sarah Fast), who was born Jan. 1887, Hed- dersfuli, Eng.
SIIAW, ABRAHAM (son of Abram Shaw and Nancy Hartley of Ruthle, Lancastershire, Eng.). Born Dec. 8, 1808, Ruthle, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1852, Isaac Bullock company.
Married Margaret Thornber 1828 (daughter of Richard and Hannah Thornber), who was born Aug. 9, 1811, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Richard Hartley b. Aug. 16, 1829, d. Oct. 1833; Leah Jane b. Sept. 17, 1851, m. Abner Eldredge Keeler. Family resided Provo and Salt Lake City.
Married Jane Lawrenson Dec. 2, 1856 (daughter of William Lawrenson and Ann Quick, pioneers 1856, handcart com- pany). She was born Oct. 9, 1838. Their children: Mar- gret Ann b. May 4, 1868, m. Seth Wareham; Abraham b. Jan. 13, 1860, m. Selina Ann Wall Nov. 28, 1883; Ellza Jane b. March 13, 1862, m. T. E. Jackson Dec. 9, 1877; William Hartley b. Jan. 8, 1864, died; Alice b. Jan. 7, 1866, m. James Ainsworth; Richard H. b. March 6, 1868, m. Ada Ainsworth; Nancy b. July 8, 1871, m. Worthington Bills Feb. 17, 1888;
Mary b. Oct. 21, 1874, m. Joseph Cowley; Fredrick b. Oct. 7, 1877, m. Annie Van Dyke; Thomas Q. b. June 30, 1889, m. Carrie Godfreyson; Harriet b. Feb. 20, 1881, m. Roy Larsen.
Veteran Black Hawk war. Settled In Provo, later moved to Glenwood. Watermaster In Eastfield Irrigation Co.
SHAW, ABRAHAM, JR. (son of Abraham Shaw and Jane Lawrenson). Born Jan. 13, 1860, Provo, Utah.
Married Selina Ann Wall Nov. 28, 1883, St. George, Utah (daughter of Joseph L. Wall, pioneer Nov. 1856, and Selina Stevens). She was born Oct. 6, 1865, at Glenwood, Utah. Their children: Abraham Joseph b. Aug. 25, 1884, m. Lenore Crosland March 24, 1908; William Hartly b. April 6, 1886, m. Mary Harding April 6, 1907; Emeron Henry b. June 19, 1888, m. Blanche Ashby May 11, 1910; Earl b. Aug. 14, 1889; Estella Lavine b. Nov. 4, 1891; Sylvia b. June 10, 1894; Fredrick Doyle b. Oct. 7, 1896; Selina Jane b. Oct. 30, 1898; Glen Thomas b. Dec. 22, 1900; Lawrence W. b. Dec. 23, 1902; Melba b. Jan. 12, 1904; Levar b. Jan. 24, 1906; Richard Lynn b. July 28, 1908; Della b. Nov. 9, 1910,
SHIAW, ELIJAII. Born Feb. 15, 1822, at Cincinnati, Ohlo. Came to Utah 1853.
Marrled Martha Ann Thomas 1849, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of Jacob Thomas, pioneer 1853, handcart company), who was born Nov. 20, 1824. Their children: Willlam O. b. 1860, m. Phoebe Ann Rose Jan. 20, 1872; Martha Ellen b. 1862, m. Hyrum Rose 1868; Edmund Riley b. 1865, m. Ellza- beth Rose 1871; Lorna b. 1867, m. Willard Cragun 1871; Elljah b. 1859, m. Loulse Chadwick 1879; Amelia b. 1861, m. Jessie Hiatt 1879; John b. 1864, m. Mary Brown 1886; George b. 1866, m. Mary Storey 1886; Samuel b. 1869, m. Har- riet Parker 1891. Family home North Ogden, Utah.
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