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Marrled Josephine Groesbeck Aprll 4, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of Nicholas Groesbeck, born Sept. 5, 1819, Buskirk Bridge, Rensselaer county, N. Y., and Elizabeth Thompson, born Aug. 16, 1820, of Salt Lake City, ploneers Oct. 2, 1856, John Banks company). She was born Oct. 13, 1857, Salt Lake City. Their children: Sarah Ann b. Oct. 22, 1878, m. Moses A. Pond; Nicholas G. b. June 20, 1881, m. Florence Gay; Joseph H. b. Dec. 17, 1884, m. Sarah Mckinnon; Lucy b. Dec. 24, 1887, d. Aug. 24, 1900; Elizabeth b. Jan. 30, 1890, m. Samuel Rex; Glenn b. Sept. 19, 1893; Arzella b. Nov. 5, 1895; Josephine b. Jan. 3, 1898. Families resided Salt Lake City.
Blshop of 17th ward, Salt Lake City; missionary to Great Britaln 1874-75; apostle; second counselor to president of church. Member city council six years; president of conven- tion 1895. Died Oct. 13, 1911, Salt Lake City.
SMITH, GEORGE ALBERT (son of John Henry Smith and Sarah Farr). Born April 4, 1870, Salt Lake City.
Married Lucy Emlly Woodruff May 25, 1892, Mantl, Utah (daughter of Wilford Woodruff, Jr., and Emlly Janc Smith of St. Thomas, Nev., Randolph and Salt Lake City, Utah, the former a pioneer Oct. 14, 1850, the latter Sept. 28, 1851). She was born Jan. 10, 1869, St. Thomas, Nev. Thelr chil- dren: Emlly b. Nov. 19, 1895; Edith b. Nov. 10, 1899; George Albert b. Sept. 10, 1905. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Member third quorum seventies; missionary to southern statcs 1892-94; Sunday school superintendent; superIntend- ent Y. M. M. I. A. of Salt Lake City stake 1901; ordained apostle Oct. 6. 1893. Receiver of U. S. land office under appointment of Presidents Mckinley and Roosevelt. Asso- clated with Z. C. M. I. and Co-op. W. & Machine Co., Utah National Bank, Heber J. Grant & Co.
SMITH, JOHN (son of William Smith of Ludington, Hunt- Ingdonshire, Eng.). Born Aug. 4, 1795, Ludington. Came to Utah 1861, Thomas Wooley company.
Married Hannah Sutton 1820 (daughter of Robert Sutton),
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who was born March 10, 1801. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1861, with husband. Their children: Sarah b. April 27, 1821, m. Thomas Cobbiey; Robert Sutton b. June 8, 1823; Ann b. May 8, 1825, m. William Brudnaii; Hannah b. July 1, 1827, m. Thomas Wooley; Charlott b. March 2, 1830, m. John Wright; James b. March 18, 1833; Jane b. Oct. 7, 1834, m. James Skinner; Harriet E. b. Sept. 2, 1837, m. Ruben V. Harrison; John b. May 30, 1843. Family home In Hunting- donshire, Eng.
SMITH, JOIIN A. (son of James Smith of Glasgow, Scot- land). Born 1814, Glasgow. Came to Utah 1848 with first mail.
Married Annie Anderson (daughter of John Anderson and Catherine Brown), who came to Utah 1849, Captain Rich- ards company. Their children: Catherine A. b. March 8. 1836, m. James Crosian; James A. b. May 31, 1838, m. Jane Burnett; John A. b. March 7, 1840, m. Mary Meiklejohn; Mary A. b. March 2, 1842, m. John Wambie; William A. b. Jan. 17, 1844, m. Mary Marsden; Emma A. b. Jan. 11, 1847, m. Frank Carpenter; Joseph H. b. March 16, 1849, m. Annie Blomquist; Janet A. b. March 6, 1851, m. Warren Vose; Brigham A. b. Feb. 19, 1853, m. Jane Burnett Smith- brother's widow; Sarah A. b. Nov. 22, 1854, m. Frank Paxton; Heber A. b. Dec. 20, 1856, m. Agnes Stewart. Family resided Cottonwood and Tooele, Utah.
Counselor to Bishop Milier of Mill Creek ward 1854-1859. Moved from Mill Creek to Tooele 1859. Lumberman. Died in 1853.
SMITH, JOHN A. (son of John A. Smith and Annie Ander- son). Born March 7, 1840, in Canada. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Mary Meiklejohn at Tooele, Utah (daughter of Robert Meiklejohn and Mary McLackin), who was born 1843, Dumbartonshire, Scotland. Their children: John M. b. June 4, 1864; Mary Agnes b. Nov. 19, 1865, m. S. W. Orme Feb. 24, 1886 ;ยท Janet b. Dec. 20, 1867. m. E. M. Atkin; Emma J. b. May 26, 1870, m. S. C. Orme; William John; Luetta; Lu- ella; Robert b. July 23, 1878, m. Mary A. Birch; Katy. Fam- lly home Tooele, Utah.
SMITH, JOHN B. (son of Adam Smith and Martha Browning of Ayrshire, Scotland). Born Jan. 19, 1829, In Ayrshire. Came to Utah 1852.
Marfied Margaret Gibson April 15, 1851, Council Bluffs, Iowa (daughter of John Gibson of Scotland, pioneer 1852). She was born March 13, 1825. Their children: Adam G. b. Feb. 14, 1852, m. Martha S. Martin, m. Eliza Shields; m. Esther Jones; Mary b. Sept. 5, 1853, d. child; John G. b. Jan. 25, 1855, m. Esther Simms; Margaret G. b. Sept. 19, 1856, m. Charles Y. Taggart; Martha G. b. Nov. 22, 1859, m. Adam S. Sagers; George G. b. Nov. 3, 1861, m. Eva H. Martensen; Eilen G. b. April 24, 1864, m. Neil S. Larson; James G. b. June 11, 1866, m. Irene Brown; Marion G. b. Feb. 10, 1869, d. child. Family home Tooele, Utah.
Married Agnes M. Love Aug. 10, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Maine of Tooele, Utah, ploneer 1868). She was born Aug. 12, 1840. Their children: Agnes M. b. April 16, 1870, m. Charles Fritchie; Joseph M. b. June 24, 1871, m. Louie Knight; Jane M. b. Nov. 17, 1872, m. George M. Garvin; Isabell M. b. April 13, 1874, d. child; Hyrum M. b. Oct. 24, 1875, m. Sarah Shleids; Don Carlos M. b. May 16, 1878, and Jedediah M. b. July 7, 1877, d. children.
Counselor to Bishop Moses Martin at Pine Canyon for several years. Participated in Echo Canyon trouble.
SMITH, ADAM G. (son of John B. Smith and Margaret Gibson). Born Feb. 14, 1852, Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Married Martha S. Martin Nov. 4, 1872, Tooele, Utah (daughter of Moses Martin and Isabell Giilispie of Tooele, Utah, pioneers Sept. 13, 1853). She was born Aug. 20, 1852. Thelr children: Adam M. b. April 26, 1873, d. April 27, 1873; Moses M. b. April 29, 1874, m. Lucina Sessions; George M. b. Jan. 22, 1876, d. Jan. 24, 1876. Family resided Tooele, Utah, and Marion, Idaho.
Married Eliza Shields April 17, 1877, Tooele, Utah (daugh- ter of Robert Shields and Ann Jenkins of Tooele, Utah, pioneers 1852). She was born Dec. 24, 1856. Their chil- dren: Margaret b. Feb. 14, 1878, m. Wiillam C. Whittle; Robert b. Oct. 12, 1879, m. Edna L. Whittle; John b. Aug. 31, 1881, m. Rettie Nelson; Joseph b. May 14, 1883, m. Mae De La Mare; George A. b. Dec. 7, 1885; James E. b. Oct. 21, 1887, m. Marian Whittie; Hyrum b. Jan. 2, 1894, died; Wilford A. b. Sept. 8, 1898. Family home Marion, Idaho.
Married Esther Jones Dec. 4, 1901, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Evan Jones and Margaret Davis of Elba, Idaho). She was born May 20, 1878. Thelr children: Alma G. b. Nov. 22, 1902; Evan J. b. Feb. 17, 1904; Esther J. b. Dec. 5, 1905; Marion J. b. Nov. 13, 1907; Lyman J. b. Sept. 15, 1909; Hermoine L. b. Sept. 9, 1911.
Bishop of Marion ward, Idaho, Nov. 21, 1887, to June 13, 1911. Commissioner of Cassia Co., Idaho, six years. Died June 13, 1911.
SMITH, MOSES (son of Adam G. Smith and Martha S. Martin). Born April 29, 1874, Tooele, Utah.
Married Lucina Sessions Oct. 4, 1898, Woodruff, Utah (daughter of Harvey Sessions and Alice Bryson, both born at Marion, Idaho). She was born Sept. 12, 1880, Wood- ruff, Utah. Their children: Martha Lucina b. March 9, 1900; Golden K. b. Jan. 29, 1902; Ada b. Jan. 3, 1904; Ruth b. Oct. 1, 1906; Oleen b. Sept. 21, 1908; Arwyn G. b. May
6, 1910; Max Leroy b. March 29, 1912. Family home Marion, Idaho.
First counselor to Bishop Harvey Sessions 1911; mis- sionary to southern states April 13, 1904. Assessor and collector of Cassia county 1907-08.
SMITH, JOHN PEARSON (son of Amos Smith, born Dec. 20, 1785, Buckingham, Bucks county, Pa., and Charlty Kitchen, born April 13, 1787, Tinicum, Bucks county). He was born Aug. 21, 1812. Came to Utah 1851.
Married Jane H. Opdyke Aug. 27, 1835 (daughter of Joseph Opdyke and Martha Merrick), who was born March 4, 1815. Their children: Albert b. Aug. 24, 1837, m. Josephine Roe; Theodore b. Sept. 18, 1839, m. Amy Hemenway; Mary Frances b. April 22, 1842; George O. b. Sept. 21, 1844, m. Nellie Creer; Elia b. Sept. 15, 1847; Ellwood b. Oct. 2, 1850; John Pearson, Jr., b. Dec. 5, 1855, m. Eliza A. Stratford. Family home, Salt Lake City.
SMITH, JOHN PEARSON (son of John Pearson Smith and Jane H. Opdyke). Born Dec. 5, 1855, Salt Lake City.
Married Eliza A. Stratford Oct. 10, 1878, Sait Lake City (daughter of Edwin Stratford and Marianna Crabb), who was born Jan. 23, 1859, In Iowa. Their children: Maud M. b. July 27, 1879, m. B. J. Griffin March 21, 1906; Effie E. b. July 25, 1881, m. H. P. Barrows June 19, 1907; John P. b. Aug. 15, 1883, m. Clara Jones Aug. 3, 1903; Ivy L. b. Oct. 13, 1885; Eila F. b. April 25, 1888, m. O. O. Ros- kelley June 15, 1910; Edwin S. b. July 11, 1890; Jesse E. and Lesiie A. b. Aug. 23, 1892; Orita b. Dec. 3, 1894; Percy E. b. Feb. 11, 1898. Family home Logan, Utah.
SMITH, JOHN SIVIL (son of William Smith, born 1770, Muchmotal, Hereford, Eng., and Mary Sivil, born 1778. Berns, Worcestershire, Eng.). He was born March 10, 1809, In Worcestershire. Came to Utah, William Snow company. . Married Jane Wadiey (daughter of Michael Wadiey and Jane Ennis), who was born Jan. 2, 1814. Came to Utah, William Snow company. Their children: Anna b. Jan. 6, 1839, m. Norman Brown Dec. 20, 1858; Elien Smith b. Feb. 17, 1842, m. John Q. Knowlton March 17, 1862; Elizabeth b. Oct. 6, 1844; Eliza M. b. Feb. 5, 1850, m. George V. Stevenson March 21, 1867; William C. b. Jan. 1, 1852, m. Mary E. Smith Jan. 18, 1882; Joseph T. b. June 27, 1853, d. aged 42; George M. b. April 11, 1855, m. Mary E. Woolley Jan. 13, 1881; Harriet E. b. April 9, 1857, m. Jesse M. Smith Feb. 19, 1880.
SMITH, GEORGE MICHAEL (son of John Sivil Smith and Jane Wadley). Born April 11, 1855, Draper, Utah.
Married Mary Ellen Woolley Jan. 13, 1881, Sait Lake City (daughter of Edwin Dilworth Woolley and Ellen Wilding), who was born Dec. 1, 1858, Salt Lake City. Their children: Edna May b. Nov. 2, 1881; George Sivil b. March 3, 1883, m. Ethel Egbert Feb. 17, 1909; Ernest Heber b. April 29, 1885, m. Cecelia L. Short June 17, 1908; Eimer Wilding b. Oct. 25, 1887; Hyrum Wendeii b. Aug. 7, 1890; Michael Paul b. Feb. 9, 1893; Edwin Partey b. May 22, 1896; Luella b. Sept. 1, 1898; Joseph Harold b. Sept. 21, 1900. Family re- sided Kaysville, Utah, and Thatcher, Idaho.
SMITH, JOHN X, (son of John Smith, born March 25, 1796, Rands, Northamptonshire, Eng., and Sarah Smith, born 1797, Great Cathworth, Northamptonshire). He was born Sept. 9, 1827, In Northamptonshire.
Married Margaret Patterson Juiy 24, 1855, Cedar City (daughter of Andrew Patterson, ploneer Aug. 14, 1852, Captain Higby company). She was born Dec. 1, 1838, and came to Utah Aug. 14, 1852, John Higby company. Their children: John Andrew b. June 9, 1856, m. Charlotte Swin- dlehurst April 26, 1878; Joseph Anthony b. Feb. 26, 1858, m. Amelia Swindlehurst Sept. 19, 1883; Margaret b. Nov. 4, 1859, m. John Ashworth Nov. 27, 1878; Sarah b. Feb. 22. 1861, m. Ebenezer Gillis Oct. 29, 1880; Robert Hyrum b. Feb. 22, 1861, m. Caroline Cariow Feb. 1900; Mary Ann b. May 26, 1863, m. James Farer April 26, 1885; Richard H. b. Feb. 13, 1865; Susan Jane b. Oct. 25, 1866, m. John Murdock; Thomas Ekin b. March 21, 1868; Emma E. b. March 7, 1870, m. Wilford Robinson June 4, 1890; William Edward b. April 29, 1873, m. Eisie Eyre Jan. 24, 1894; Cath- erine P. b. Dec. 21, 1874, m. Thomas Bennet Sept. 18, 1893; Nettie b. Aug. 17, 1876, m. John Stoney Feb. 25, 1895; Clara Eilen b. Nov. 11, 1878.
Bishop of 2d ward of Beaver stake 1877-88.
SMITH, JOHN ANDREW (son of John X. Smith and Mar- garet Patterson). Born June 9, 1856, Cedar City, Utah.
Married Charlotte Swindiehurst April 26, 1878, St. George, Utah (daughter of John Swindlehurst and Matiida Rothwell, ploneers 1868, Daniel D. McArthur company). She was born March 4, 1857, Baxenden, Lancashire, Eng. Their children: John Thomas b. May 10, 1880, m. Elizabeth A. Bradshaw Oct. 28, 1903; Ida b. Aug. 28, 1882, m. James Riley June 3, 1903; May b. May 14, 1885, m. Heber Atkin Sept. 11, 1907; Ettie b. Dec. 25, 1887, m. Jedediah Atkin Dec. 25, 1907; Edwin b. June 8, 1891; Albert b. Aug. 31, 1895; Gilbert b. Aug. 31, 1895; Leroy b. Nov. 3, 1897. Family home Beaver City, Utah.
Alternate member high council Beaver stake.
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SMITH, JOSEPH FIELDING (son of Hyrum Smith [the patriarch], born Feb. 9, 1800, Tunbridge, Vt., and Mary Fielding [daughter of John and Rachei Fielding], born July 21, 1801, Honeydon, Bedfordshire, Eng., died Sept. 21, 1852, Sait Lake City-married in 1837). He was born Nov. 13, 1838, Far West, Caidweli county, Mo. Came to Utah with mother Sept. 23, 1848, Heber C. Kimbali company.
Married Levira A. C. Smith April 4, 1859 (daughter of Samuei Harrison Smith and Levira Clark), who was born April 29, 1842, Nauvoo, Ili,
Married Julina Lambson May 5, 1866 (daughter of Alfred B. Lambson and Meiissa J. Bigier), who was born June 18, 1849, Sait Lake City. Their children: Mercy Josephine b. Aug. 14, 1867, d. June 6, 1870; Mary Sophronia b. Oct. 7, 1869, m. Aifred W. Peterson Dec. 17, 1901; Donnette b. Sept. 17, 1872, m. Alonzo P. Kesier Dec. 26, 1900; Joseph Fielding, Jr., b. July 19, 1876, m. Louie E. Shurtiiff Aprii 26, 1898, who died March 30, 1908, m. Ethel Reynolds Nov. 2, 1908; David Asaei b. May 24, 1879, m. Emily Jenkins Jan. 24, 1901; George Carios b. Aug. 14, 1881, m. Lillian Emery Oct. 29, 1903; Juiina Ciarissa b. Feb. 10, 1884, m. Joseph S. Peery Dec. 23, 1909; Eiias Wesiey b. April 21, 1886, m. Mary H. Smith Dec. 14, 1910; Emily b. Sept. 11, 1888; Rachel b. Dec. 11, 1890; Edith b. Jan. 3, 1894.
Married Sarah Eiien Richards March 1, 1868 (daughter of Willard Richards and Sarah Longstroth), who was born Aug. 24, 1850, Salt Lake City. Their children: Sarah Eiien b. Feb. 5, 1869. d. Feb. 11, 1869; Leonora b. Jan. 30, 1871 (d. Dec. 23, 1907), m. Joseph Nelson' June 14, 1893; Joseph Richards b. Feb. 22, 1873; Heber John b. July 3, 1876, d. March 3, 1877; Rhoda A. b. July 20, 1878, d. July 6, 1879; Minerva b. Aprii 30, 1880, m. Matthew Miller April 25, 1903; Aiice b. Juiy 27, 1882, d. April 29, 1901; Wiilard Rich- ards b. Nov. 20, 1884, m. Florence Grant Feb. 3, 1910; Frank- lin Richards b. May 12, 1888; Jeannetta b. Aug. 25, 1891; Asenath b. Dec. 28, 1896.
Married Edna Lambson Jan. 1, 1871 (daughter of Alfred B. Lambson and Melissa J. Bigier), who was born March 3, 1851, Sait Lake City. Their children: Hyrum Mack b. March 21, 1872, m. Ida Bowman Nov. 15, 1895; Aivin Field- ing b. Aug. 7, 1874, m. Millie Atkins June 29, 1903; Alfred Jason b. Dec. 13, 1876, d. April 6, 1877; Edna Melissa b. Oct. 6, 1879, m. John F. Bowman Jan. 27, 1903; Albert Jesse b, Sept. 16, 1881, d. Aug. 25, 1883; Robert b. Nov. 12, 1883, d. Feb. 4, 1886; Emma b. Aug. 21, 1888; Zina b. Oct. 11, 1890, m. Ambrose Greenweli Dec. 12, 1910: Ruth b. Dec. 21, 1893, d. March 17, 1898; Martha b. May 12, 1897.
Married Aiice Kimball Dec. 6, 1883 (daughter of Heber C. Kimball and Anna Gheen), who was born Sept. 6, 1858, Sait Lake City. Their children: Lucy Mack b. April 14, 1890; Andrew Kimball b. Jan. 6, 1893; Jesse Kimball b. May 21, 1896; Fielding Kimbali b. April 9, 1898.
Married Mary Taylor Schwartz Jan. 13, 1884 (daughter of William Schwartz and Agnes Tayior), who was born April 30, 1865, Holliday, Utah. Their children: John S. b. Aug. 20, 1888, d. Aug. 3, 1889; Calvin S. b. May 29, 1890; Samuel S. b. Oct. 26, 1892; James S. b. Nov. 13, 1894; Agnes b. Nov. 3, 1897; Siias S. b. Jan. 3, 1900; Royai S. b. May 21, 1906.
His early training was amid the scenes and vicissitudes incident to his father's martyrdom and the driving of the Latter-day Saints to the Rocky mountains from Nauvoo, Iil. With his mother he left Nauvoo in 1846 when only & years old and drove an oxteam across the state (then ter- ritory) of Iowa to Council Bluffs. The following year he drove an oxteam from the Missouri river to Sait Lake vaiiey, enduring ali the hardships of the journey over the piains and barren country intervening, and performing much labor that was required of the men. His oppor- tunities for schooling were limited, and his eariy educa- tion was chiefly acquired from his mother. She left him an orphan at the age of 14 years. In 1854 he went to the Hawaiian Islands on a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he remained four years, mastering the native tongue. After returning in 1858 he officiated as sergeant-at-arms In the Utah territorial legislature (1858-59), and upon its adjournment went to Engiand with his cousin, Samuel H. B. Smith, there labor- ing in the ministry. In 1864, after his return from Eng- land, he again went to Hawaii and continued his eccle- siastical labors. Upon returning to Utah he served as a member of the Salt Lake City municipal council and as a member of the territorial legislature, and in 1882 was president of the legislative council. He presided over the constitutional convention held in Utah in 1882, but was debarred as a legisiator by the Edmunds law. He served eight years as a clerk in the historian's office and was active in church work, serving as a missionary for the church and in various positions in Davis and Salt Lake stakes of Zion. He went on a second mission to Great Britain in 1874, and on a third mission in 1877. He was ordained an apostie Juiy 1, 1866, and became a member of the council of the twelve in 1867. In 1880 he was chosen to be second counseior to President John Taylor and also served as counselor to President Wiiford Woodruff and later to President Lorenzo Snow. Following the death of the latter he was sustained as president of the church, which office he now hoids.
SMITH, JOSEPH H. (son of John Smith of Dudiey, Worces- tershire, Eng.). Born Aug. 28, 1819, at Dudiey. Came to Utah in September. 1855, Miio Andrus company.
Married Maria Stanford 1842 (daughter of Richard and
Latitia Stanford of Shaterford, Worcestershire). She was born Nov. 12, 1809, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Emma; Mary Ann; Joseph Stanford.
One of presidents of seventies' quorum. Farmer.
SMITH, JOSEPH STANFORD (son of Joseph H. Smith and Maria Stanford). Born June 23, 1850, Tipton, Stafford- shire, Eng. Came to Utah with father.
Married Jane Arabeiia Coombs Oct. 23, 1871, Cedar City, Utah, who was born Dec. 28, 1853. Their children: Eiien b. Sept. 29, 1872; Ida Olive and Ada Oievia b. Jan. 24, 1874; Joseph Eiroy b. Sept. 14, 1876; George Abraham b. June 8. 1879; Mabel b. Dec. 30, 1882. Family home Cedar City, Utah. High priest; bishop's counselor.
SMITII, JOSEPHI JOHNSON (son of William Smith, born in December, 1799, at Bedford, Eng.). He was born April 8, 1821, Kempston, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 17, 1850, David Evans company.
Married Mary Ann Smart, who was born Nov. 5, 1823, and died Aug. 8, 1844. Their child: Caroline b. Dec. 24, 1840, m. William Skein.
Married Ann Coleman Jan. 1, 1850, Maryviiie, Mo. (daugh- ter of Prime Coleman and Sarah Thornton, pioneers, David Evans company). She was born Oct. 2, 1883, at Odhusten. Eng., and died Oct. 1, 1909, Lehi City, Utah. Their chil- dren: Sarah Ann b, Nov. 10, 1850, m. Samuel Southwick, d. 1870; Joseph William b. Oct. 20, 1852, m. Julia McCrack- iin; Hyrum b. March 20, 1856, m. Eiiza A. Fowier; m. Amy D. Devey; Aldrira b. Jan. 14, 1858, m. James Roberts; Julia Eiiza- beth b. Dec. 16, 1859, m. James Taylor; Samuel A. b. Sept. 17, 1863, m. Harriet A. Webb; John Frankiin b. Aug. 17, 1865, m. Sarah A. Yates; David b. Juiy 30, 1869; Albert b. Aug. 20, 1871, m. Maud Thomas; Moroni Alma b. June 27, 1873, m. Bianch Beck.
Married Sarah A. Liddiard Feb. 10, 1866, who was born Oct. 16, 1831, and died Sept. 25, 1909. Their only child was Florence Sophia b. Oct. 1, 1866, m. J. Edward Cotter.
Seventy. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah. Made the first piow and the first nalls at Lehi, Utah. Built several mills at Lehi, making of wagon tires the parts neces- sariiy made of iron. Took part in clearing the first fields at Lehi. Indian war veteran. Biacksmith; farmer and stockraiser. Died Aug. 6, 1902, Lehi, Utah.
SMITH, HYRUM (son of Joseph Johnson Smith and Ann Coleman). Born March 20, 1856, Lehi, Utah.
Married Eiiza A. Fowier April 3, 1879, at Lehi, Utah (daughter of Thomas Fowler and Jane Kemishe), who was born Nov. 4, 1861, at West Jordan, Utah; died March 1, 1897, Lehi City, Utah. Their children: Hyrum Eugene b, Jan. 25, 1880, m. Louie Singleton; Charies Henry b. Nov. 15, 1881, m. Ada Dughey; Isaac William b. Feb. 22, 1886. m. Elizabeth Davis Sept. 15, 1913; Liilian Edna b. April 28, 1888, m. Ambroze G. Reese Dec. 29, 1906; Jennie Eveline b. Feb. 7, 1890, m. Ambrose Fotheringham; Joseph Eari b. March 26, 1894; Elizabeth A. b. Feb. 17, 1897. Family home Lehi, Utah.
Married Amy D. Devey Jan. 16, 1907, Salt Lake City, who was born Nov. 8, 1876, Aipine, Utah. Their children: Douglas C. b. Feb. 16, 1908; Amy Damarus b. Jan. 5, 1910.
Member 68th quorum seventies. Farmer and stockraiser.
SMITH, LOT.
Married Lydia McBride in 1851, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of Robert McBride of Farmington, Utah). Their chii- dren: Samuei b. 1852; Robert b. 1862, m. Oma Smith.
Married Jane Walker Feb. 14, 1852, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of John Waiker and Lydia Hoimes of Peacham, Cale- donia county, Vt., pioneers 1848, Heber C. Kimbaii com- pany). She came to Utah with parents. Their children: Rhoda J. b. Sept. 26, 1853, m. Jacob Fiynn Hutchinson; Wiiiiam Lot b. Sept. 12, 1855, m. Mary Jenkins; Jedediah Heber b. Aug. 29, 1857, m. Sylvia Stoddard; Emiy Abigaii b. Sept. 8, 1859, m. Moroni Hess; Annetta b. March 9, 1863, m. Joseph Udy; Alice b. Nov. 11, 1865, m. Oliver LeGrand Robinson; Margaret Agnes b. Aug. 15, 1868, m. George Parmer; Lucy Effie b. Nov. 13, 1874, m. Nephi Parmer. Family home Farmington, Utah.
Married Julian P. Smith Nov. 25, 1855, Salt Lake City (daughter of Ira Smith and Louise Chapin of Iowa, pioneers 1848). She was born March 6, 1837. Their children: Phoebe Viiate b. Sept. 30, 1857, m. Edward Steed, m. Mr. Smith; Marie Louise b. Dec. 15. 1861, m. Edward Stoddard, m. Bart Krumkerman; Julia Adelaide b. Sept. 14, 1863, and Sarah Theresa b. July 6, 1866, died; Hyrum Burton b. Juiy 10, 1869; Julia Amanda b, Jan. 4, 1875. Family home, Farm- ington.
Married Laura Burdick 1857, Salt Lake City (daughter of Bryons Burdick), who was born 1838. Their children: Helen b. 1861, m. Mr. Vance; Liilian b. 1865; Abiah b. 1867, m. Samuel Nelson; Laura b. 1869; Aiden b. 1872.
Married Alice Ann Richards May 30, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Wiiiard Richards and Nannie Long- stroth). Their children: Nannie A. b. Feb. 10, 1869, m. James Ashcroft; Willard R. b. July 31, 1872, m. Melissa Parker; George A. b. Sept. 9, 1874, died; Lot b. June 30, 1877, m. Sarah Bingham; Wilford W. b. 1879, died; Joseph H. b. April 21, 1882, m. Bertha Jensen; Rhoda b. June 1844, and Rexey b. June 1886, died; George Albert b. Aug: 14, 1889, m, Samantha Willie. Famliy home, Farmington,
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Married Alice Baugh April 29, 1872, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of George Thomas Baugh and Elizabeth Ann Fere- nough). Their children: Elizabeth Jane b. March 1873; Mary Melissa b. Feb. 19, 1875, m. Robert C. Carr; Brigham b. Jan. 22, 1878, m. Beile Hawkinson; Diantha b. April 12, 1880, m. William M. Wilson; Frankiin D. b. April 5, 1882, m. Rosetta Pearl Huntsman; Jesse N. b. March 27, 1884; Martha b. 1886, m. Alexander J. Schott; Charies R. b. Nov. 27, 1888; Kate b. Dec. 1, 1891, m. William K. Fleischmann. Married Mary Garns. Their children: Lorenzo; Samuel; Emily; Heleman; Francis.
Married Diantha Mortensen. Their children: Chariott; Hyrum; Diantha; Nephi; Edward; Baby, died.
Officer of the Deseret militia; defended settiers at Provo against Indians; major of the Utah militia and in charge at the burning of Johnston's army provision trains on their way to Echo Canyon, Utah.
SMITH, NOAH (son of William Smith and Poliy Whitney of Long Ridge, Stamford, Conn.). Born 1803, Stamford, Conn. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1862, Ansei P. Harmon company.
Married Mary De Forest at Stamford (daughter of Samuel De Forest and Elizabeth Chapman of Pound Ridge, Conn). She was born Feb. 20, 1816. Their children: Henry, m. Annie Ross; Mary Eliza, m. James Sanderson; Sarah Eliza- beth, died; Harriet Emily, m. Theodore Beliwood; Cornelia Frances, m. Harrison Tuttie Shurtiiff; Melissa Alice, m. John Malin; Charies Albert, m. Sarah Jane Shurtliff; George Edward; Cora Elizabeth; Ida Lovisa, latter three died; Ella Etheiina, m. George Laney.
Shoemaker. Died 1863, Salt Lake City.
SMITH, RICHARD (son of James Smith, born Sept. 20, 1784, Musseiburgh, Scotland, and Euphemia Adams, born 1784, Tranent, Scotland-married 1807). Born April 29, 1821, Arneston, Scotland. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1866, William Henry Chipman company.
Married Heien Hogg 1841 (daughter of George Hogg and Isabell Willson, married 1804). She was born July 3, 1822, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: James b. June 11, 1842, m. Marian McNeil; Isabell b. Oct. 14, 1844, m. William McNeil; George H. b. Jan. 21, 1847, m. Agnes Park; Robert H. b. Aug. 26, 1849, m. Mary Thompson; John H. b. March 5, 1852, m. Margaret Nielsen; Euphemia b. May 26, 1854, m. Nephi Andrews; Cathrine b. April 5, 1857, m. George McCulloch; Jenet b. June 25, 1860, m. Charles McCuiioch; Richard H. b. Jan. 14, 1863, m. Agnes McCulloch April 10, 1890; William b. March 4, 1865.
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