Pioneers and prominent men of Utah : comprising photographs, genealogies, biographies, Part 232

Author: Esshom, Frank Ellwood, b. 1865
Publication date: 1913
Publisher: Salt Lake City, Utah : Utah pioneers book publishing company
Number of Pages: 1336


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Missionary to England April 13, 1863, to Sept. 1, 1866. Called to preside over Harrisburg, and organize and colonize Leeds, Washington Co., Utah, Dec. 1, 1867. President high priests quorum at Hoiden, July 1, 1878 to June 23, 1905. Ordained patriarch Feb. 19, 1899 by President Francis M. Lyman. Justice of peace at Holden 1881 to 1890.


STRINGHAM, BENJAMIN ASHBY (son of Benjamin Joseph Stringham and Emma Smith Ashby). Born May 22, 1863, Salt Lake City.


Married Mary Charlotte Probert, Manti, Utah (daughter of William Probert and Mary Ann Johnson). Their children: Rulon Ashby; Evan; Veda Emma; Sanzas; Forest; Maline. Family resided Provo, Utah and Tabor, Alberta, Canada.


Missionary to southern states. Pioneer in Tabor and Ray- mond, Canada.


STRONG, JACOB (son of James Strong and Catherine How- ard, former of Strongstown, Pa., the latter of York county, Pa.). Born Oct. 9, 1799, in York county, Pa. Came to Utah October, 1849, Silas Richard company.


Married Sarah Hiil Feb. 28, 1822 (daughter of James Hill and Barbara Emerkeizer), who was born Sept. 1, 1806. Their children: Sarah, m. William Wilson; Susan Strong, m. Henry Mower; William, m. Martha Aivord; Lucinda; John Aibert; James Thomas, m. Eliza Swaner; Hyrum, m. Mary I. Newton.


Married Alice Fish March 5, 1857, Salt Lake City, who was born April 16, 1829, in Lancashire, Eng. Their chil- dren: Lucinda b. March 10, 1859, m. Scott Campbell; Wil- liam Jacob b. Aug. 13, 1863, m. Emma Duncan; Aima Ether, m. Lizzie Underwood. Family home, Salt Lake City.


STRONG, HYRUM (son of Jacob Strong and Sarah Hill). Born Sept. 28, 1845, Nauvoo, Ill. Came to Utah October, 1849, with father.


Married Mary Isabella Newton Feb. 1, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of James L. Newton and Elizabeth Blackburn, pioneers 1853, John Brown company). She was born April 3, 1849. Their children: Hyrum Albert b. Jan. 8, 1871, d. Dec. 17, 1878; Elizabeth Irene b. July 17, 1874, d. Jan. 8, 1879; Irvin Jacob b. Oct. 9, 1877, m. Hannah Maud Harris; Myrtie Belle b. Sept. 6, 1880, m. Arthur F. Gailey; Ralph James b. Aug. 11, 1883, m. Cynthia Biamires; May b. Dec. 17, 1886; Daisy b. Oct. 13, 1890. Family resided Salt Lake City and Kaysville, Utah.


STRONG, JOHN (son of John Strong, Sr., and Mary Hewett of Westmoreland, Eng.). Born Sept. 3, 1805, Banton, Cum- berland, Eng. Came to Utah 1855, Milo Andrus company.


Married Agnes Miller September, 1828, Kendai, Westmore- land, Eng. (daughter of John Miller and Agnes Dean of Clap- ham, Yorkshire, Eng., pioneers 1855, Milo Andrus com-


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pany). She was born May 26, 1809. Their children: John b. Aug. 13, 1829, m. Maria Nelson; George b. Jan. 28, 1832, died; Mary b. Jan. 22, 1835, m. Thomas Farrer; Agnes b. Oct. 3, 1837, m. Roger Farrer; William b. Jan. 25, 1840, m. Celestia Young; Hannah b. July 22, 1842, m. Caleb H. Davis; Joseph S. b. Aug. 23, 1844, m. Matilda Young; Eleanor M. b. Jan. 30, 1847, m. William H. Gray; Elizabeth A. b. July 9, 1849, m. Robert Boardman; Miles b. Nov. 2, 1852, m. Maria Jensen. Family home Provo, Utah.


Seventy; high priest. Blacksmith. Died Dec. 21, 1862, Provo.


STUART, DANIEL (son of John Stuart and Margrite Nel- son of Rimphin, Scotland). Born May 20, 1820, Kindle, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 10, 1850, Milo Andrews company.


Married Agness Huddleston In 1845 (daughter of John Huddleston and Margerett Huddleston), who was born Aug. 11, 1821. Their children: George Stewart b. Feb. 27, 1845, m. Mary Evans 1866; Mary Ann b. May, 1847, d. 1847; Elisa Anna M. b. June 4, 1851. m. C. E. Pomroy; Zina A. b. 1853. m. William Lambaum. Family home, Salt Lake City.


Veteran of Echo Canyon campaign and Black Hawk Indian war. Early settler to Carson Valley. Shoemaker. STUART, GEORGE (son of Daniel Stuart and Agness Hud- dleston). Born Feb. 27, 1845. Came to Utah with parents. Married Mary Evans in 1866, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas E. Evans and Jane Davis), who was born 1841 in Wales. Their children: Jane Agnes b. June, 1868, d. 1868; Eva Eveline b. Oct. 6, 1869, m. George Richardson 1887; Mary Margrett b. Oct. 1871, m. James McKay; George Daniel b. 1873, died; Ammie b. 1874; George S. b. March 1875, m. Rebecca Williams; Benjamin b. Nov. 22, 1875, m. Sally Jones.


Missionary to Scotland 1894-96; blshop; member of Nau- voo Guard. Telegraph operator.


Married Jemima Evans April 8, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas L. Evans and Jane Davis, former ploneer 1868, Captain Gillett company, latter 1866, same captain). She was born April 1, 1850, in Glamorganshire, Wales. Their children: Thomas b. Jan. 1875, m. Annle Jones; William A. b. June 1877, m. Mary Ann Thomas; Ivan b. Aug. 22, 1879. m. Mary Williams; Sarah b. Sept. 13, 1882, m. William Follace; Zina b. Sept. 18, 1886, m. Frank Robert; Agness b. May 21, 1889, m. Davy Burnett; Jemima b. Nov. 18, 1891; Daniel W. b. 1899.


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STUCKI, JOHN U. (son of Johannes Stucki and Elizabeth Sauter of Neunforn, Thurgau, Switzerland). Born Jan. 8, 1837, Neunforn, Thurgau, Switzerland. Came to Utah Aug. 30, 1860, Jesse Murphy company.


Married A. Margaret Huber Aug. 19, 1859, Mettendorf, Thurgau, Switzerland (daughter of Hans Heinrich Huber and Anna Maria Schneider of Mettendorf). She was born Feb. 20, 1835. Their child: John Henry, d. Oct. 25, 1877.


Married Jane Butler Feb. 1, 1870, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Thomas Butler and Dinah David of Bridge End, South Wales, who came to Utah June 2, 1875, by rail). She was born Nov. 8, 1851, St. Brides, Wales. Their children: Charles Thomas b. Aug. 11, 1872, m. Caroline Fink; Caroline Eliza- beth b. Feb. 4, 1874, d. Sept. 2, 1880; Maria Jane b. April 22, 1877, m. Charles Cole; William B. b. Aug. 21, 1880, m. Marie Lehr; Hyrum David b. Oct. 17, 1882, d. Nov. 30, 1882; Joseph Smith b. June 1, 1884, m. Mary Ann Price; Annie b. Aug. 26, 1886, m. Daniel Rich; Margaret b. Aug. 15, 1891; . Erastus Woodruff b. March 19, 1894.


Married Anna Clara Spori September, 1890, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jacob Spori and Susannah Katherine Bochlen of Oberwyl, Bern, Switzerland). She was born Sept. 21, 1859, at Oberwyl. Their children: Elfrieda S. b. April 29, 1893; Ezra S. b. Feb. 25, 1895.


Member 62d quorum seventies; missionary to Switzerland and Germany 1874-76 and 1888-90; high councilor; stake clerk; president high priests quorum; patriarch; bishop's counselor; second counselor to president of stake. Mayor of Paris, Idaho; member board of education Academy of Idaho; justice of peace; county auditor and recorder; county treasurer; notary public; school trustee.


STUBBS, RICHARD (son of Samuel Stubbs and Sarah Shaw of Norwich, Cheshire, Eng.). Born July 30, 1823, Norwich. Came to Utah October, 1852, Jerome Benson cowteam com- pany.


Married Eleanor Ware June 21, 1843, Busher Branch, Lee Co., Iowa (daughter of Abishai Ware and Delilah Rogers of Frederick, W. Va., pioneers 1852, Jerome Benson oxteam company). She was born Dec. 1, 1825. Their children: Amana Melvina, m. Edward Peay; Samuel, died; Sarah Ellen, m. Franklin Scott; Rebecca Ann, m. Edward Peay; Heber William, m. Bianche Whipple; Eliza R., m. Franklin Scott; John R., m. Temperance Goodman; Mary D., m. Nephi Ross; Eunice Lester, m. Howard Scott; Hannah D., m. Walter Gale; Joseph A., m. Phillipa Moyle. Family home Provo, Utah.


High priest; ward and Sunday school teacher. Farmer. Dled July 25, 1902, Provo.


STUBBS, JOHN RODHOM (son of Richard Stubbs and Eleanor Ware of Provo, Utah). Born July 2, 1860, at Provo, Utah.


Married Susannah Temperance Goodman Dec. 22, 1881, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Richardson Goodman and


Sarah Lee of Provo, Utah, pioneers 1852). She was born Jan. 12, 1863. Their children: John William b. April 24, 1883, m. Margret Ritchie; Jesse Goodman b. Jan. 9, 1885, m. Annie Loveless; Zella Temperance b. Sept. 14, 1886, m. William A. Penrod; Maud Ellen b. April 4, 1888, m. Charles Ashton; Wilford Richard b. April 6, 1890, m. Pearl Penrod; David Alfonso b. June 9, 1892. d. March 12, 1903; Albert Owen b. May 5, 1896; Leona b. May 27, 1903. Family resided Pleasant View and Provo, Utah.


High priest; bishop's counselor; missionary to Great Brit- ain May 26, 1899 to 1901; Sunday school superintendent; wara teacher. Farmer and horticulturist.


STUMPF, TRAUGOTT (son of John Stumpf and Elizabeth Fehr of Buchakern, Canton Thurgau, Switzerland, latter a pioneer 1863). Born Jan. 2, 1840, Buchakern, Switzerland. Came to Utah 1861, Jabez Woodard independent oxteam train.


Married Elizabeth Turner 1867, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of William Turner and Ann Turner of Chilvers Coten, Warwickshire, Eng., pioneers 1850). She was born Sept. 5, 1829, Warwickshire, Eng. There were no children.


Married Jane Buist March 13, 1884, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of David Buist and Isabella Mathers of Arbroath, Scot- land; former came to Utah 1883). She was born Jan. 9, 1855, at Arbroath, and came to Utah with father. Their children: Isabella Jane b. Nov. 28, 1886; Elizabeth Ann b. May 17, 1888, m. Oscar Junies Barratt.


High priest. Brought immigrants to Utah from the terminals of railroads, Laramie and Fort Benton, 1868. Farmer.


SULLIVAN, DAVID D. (son of James T. Sullivan of Nash- ville, Ind., and Annie Weddell of Valiska, Iowa). Born Jan. 21, 1845, Nashville, Ind. Came to Utah December, 1865, freighting outfit.


Married Caroline C. Calkins 1827 In New York City (daughter of Israel Calkins and Lavina Wheeler, ploneers 1852). She was born Jan. 7, 1851, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Their children: Julia Melvina b. Nov. 19, 1869, m. Guy Hartley Greene Nov. 29, 1909; Indemora b. March 20, 1874, m. Thorber Johnson Nov. 5, 1909; Helen Amelia b. Feb, 8, 1877, m. Theodore Dewey Jan. 2. 1900; Minnie Martha b. Dec. 18, 1878; David Dolen b. Sept. 6, 1880, m. Maud Buck- land March 20, 1902; Mary Elizabeth b. Sept. 12, 1882, m. Frank Mousley Snow June 20, 1906; Caroline b. July 4, 1886; Walter Scott b. Feb. 24, 1889; Irene b. April 21, 1891, m. Harry Westenfelder Feb. 17, 1908; Gladys b. Aug. 17, 1893.


Civil war veteran. Postmaster at Grace, Idaho, 13 years. Died March 30, 1911.


SULLIVAN, GEORGE MILTON (son of David Linn Sulli- van and Rebecca Morris of Troy, Davis Co., Iowa). Born March 18, 1866, Van Buren Co., Iowa. Came to Utah August, 1899.


Married Margaret McReynolds May 7, 1892, Hot Springs, S. D. (daughter of Robert C. McReynolds of Alliance, Neb.). She was born 1872. Their children: Fern D. b. April 12, 1893, m. Earl F. Hiller; Wilma Floy b. Oct. 20, 1894; Glenn b. Aug. 7, 1896, d. child.


Married Daleth Pearl Kelley Oct. 1, 1902, Colorado Springs, Colo. (daughter of James E. and Margaret Kelley of Bloom- ington, Neb.). She was born Sept. 22, 1872.


Admitted to the bar May, 1890, in the state of Nebraska. Member board of education of Salt Lake City. Lawyer.


SULZER, CASPER (SULSER) (son of Peter and Ann Sulzer of Switzerland). Born Oct. 17, 1821, in Switzerland. Came to Utah In October, 1861, Joseph W. Young company.


Married Kathryn Steidler 1839 in Switzerland (daughter of Ulrich Steidler and Maragrete Abplanalp of Switzerland). She was born March 28, 1819. Their children: Kathryn and Maragrete, died; John, m. Mary M. Keller; Casper and Jacob, twins, died; Casper, m. Amanda Smith; Maragrete, m. George Henry Bumell; Susianna, m. Sidney McCarrel; Emma, m. Hiram Shelton; Amelia, m. Christen Burgener; Elizabeth, m. Joseph McCarrel. Family home, Meyringer, Switzerland.


Eider. Veteran Black Hawk war. Stockralser; farmer. Died Oct. 12, 1891, Midway, Utah.


SULZER, JOHN (son of Casper Sulzer and Kathryn Steid- ler). Born March 28, #846, in Switzerland. Came to Utah 1861, Joseph W. Young company.


Married Mary Margaret Keller at Heber, Utah (daughter of Adam Keller and Anna Barbara Enz of Switzerland). She was born Oct. 10, 1859. Their children: John Albert b. May 16, 1878, m. Mary E. Burgener; Mary Alice b. Aug. 1, 1880, m. Frederick Raymond; Elizabeth Bertha b. Nov. 17, 1882, m. John B. Fowers; Nephi b. June 10, 1885, m. Anniè Simmins; Eliza b. Oct. 28, 1896, died; Kathryn Niccie b. Feb. 27, 1889, m. Thomas J. Baird; Della b. June 24, 1892, m. Clifford John Phillips; Lillie b. April 16, 1895; Ella Edna b. Nov. 4, 1897; Owen b. Sept. 5, 1900, died; Anna Ina b. Dec. 23, 1902; Dean Glade b. April 4, 1907, died. Family home Midway, Utah.


High priest; ward teacher since 1865. Veteran Black Hawk war. stockgrower; farmer.


SUMSION, DANIEL (son of Samuel Sumsion and Jane Jones of Colerne, Eng.). Born Dec. 21, 1810, Colerne, Wiltshire. Came to Utah 1852, Woodhouse company.


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Married Elien Spender (daughter of George Spender and Eleanor Davis), who was born May 15, 1816. Their chil- dren: William, m. Christean Mary Alieman, m. Sarah Ann Cranmer; George, m. Ann Elizabeth Bird; Daniel, died; James Henry, m. Taimer Ann Bird.


SUMSION, WILLIAM (son of Daniel Sumsion and Ellen Spender). Born Jan. 7, 1837, Coierne, Wiltshire, Eng: Came to Utah 1852, Woodhouse company.


Married Christean Mary Alieman Feb. 3, 1858, Springville, Utah (daughter of John Alieman and Christean Stentz of Nauvoo, Iii., pioneers 1852, Waiker company). She was born Oct. 15, 1840, Nauvoo, fil. Their children: Mary Ellen b. Dec. 6, 1858, m. George Lyman Mckenzie; William b. Feb. 19, 1861, in. Celestia Alexander; Emma b. July 30, 1863, m. Joseph Cranmer; Emily b. July 30, 1863, m. David A. Crandaii; John b. Oct. 12, 1866, in. Celia E. Bramali; Daniel b. Scpt. 27, 1869, m. Phoebe Loretty Oakley; Neliie b. July 20, 1872; Wiliis b. Dec. 19, 1875, m. Phoebe Milinda Singie- ton; Frank b. March 25, 1878, m. Peari Bartlett; Anna b. Oct. 31, 1880, m. Arch Hailey Bird; Jesse b. Aug. 16, 1883. m. Liliie May Clinger; Christean b. April 27, 1888, d. April 1888. Married Sarah Ann Cranmer Nov. 5. 1890, of Logan, Utah (daughter of William Cranmer and Sarah Ann Nightengale of Springville, Utah; former pioneer 1855, latter 1856, Wheelock handcart company). She was born Nov. 17, 1866, Springvilie, Utah. Their children: Lee Grand b. Dec. 6, 1891; Donna b. Juiy 11, 1893; Lois b. Feb, 16, 1896; Eimo b. Jan. 15, 1899; Edna b. April 27, 1901; Melba Sarah Ann b. Nov. 30, 1903; Louise b. Nov. 1, 1907. Families resided Springville, Utah.


SUTHERLAND, JOHN (son of Gilbert Sutherland and Bruce Morrison of Shetland Island). Born Oct. 12, 1832, Brough Nesting parish, Shetland Islands. Came to Utah Sept. 1, 1859, Haight company.


Married Eilen Catherine Nicholson in 1859 at Florence, Neb. (daughter of Magnus Nicholson and Catherine Danold- son of Shetland Islands). She was born Jan. 1, 1832. Their children: William John, m. Josephine Hansen; Joseph, m. Cecelia Samuies; Hyrum B .; Isaiah; Jonah, m. Jane Bagoo; Mary Eiien, m. David Crystal; Catherine E .; Zenobia Jane, m. George Harper. Family home Big Cottonwood, Utah.


Worked hauling rock for Sait Lake temple. Served In the Black Hawk war.


SUTHERLAND, THOMAS (son of Alexander Sutherland, born in Scotland, and Elizabeth Lawlor of New Castie, Eng.). He was born 1804. Came to Utah In 1851.


Married Mary Ann Timmings 1828 in London (daughter of Thomas Timmings of London). Their children: Eliza b. Dec. 18, 1831, m. William Daliin; Mary Ann, m. John Gleason; Thomas H., m. Annie Tunbridge; Alexander George, m. Fannie Siater; Catherine, Ellen, William and Catherine Elien, died. Family home Springviiie, Utah.


Farmer and gardener; baker and confectioner. Died Oct. 1890, Provo, Utah.


SUTHERLAND, ALEXANDER GEORGE (son of Thomas Sutherland and Mary Ann Timmings). Born Aug. 23, 1838, New Castle, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1863, Captain Haight company.


Married Fannie Slater March 30, 1861, Stony Stratford, Buckinghamshire, Eng. (daughter of James Slater and Anna Pratt, both of Bedford, Eng.). She was born June 5, 1835, and came to Utah 1872. Their children: George b. March 25, 1862, m. Rose Lee; Fannie b. Feb. 10, 1864, m. Ephraim Davis Sutton; Thomas b. Oct. 1, 1865, died; Henry E. b. Sept. 4, 1867, m. Sophia Sutton; James b. Dec. 25, 1869, m. Ciara Williamson; Frederick b. Jan. 5, 1872, m. Della Ailen. Family home Springville, Utah.


Missionary to England. Locomotive engineer; freighter; blacksmith; storekeeper; school teacher. Postmaster; jus- tice of the peace; recorder for U. S. land office. Died Juiy 30, 1911, at Provo.


SUTHERLAND, GEORGE (son of Alexander George Suther- land and Fannie Siater). Born March 25, 1862, Stony Strat- ford, Eng.


Married Rose Lee June 16, 1883, Beaver, Utah (daughter of John P. Lee and Eiiza Foscue of Beaver, pioneers). She was born July 16, 1865. Their children: Emma b. Nov. 14, 1884, m. Charies Lawrence; Phliip b. March 6, 1886, died; Edith b. Jan. 4, 1888, m. Robert Eimore.


Member U. S. congress 1901-03; U. S. senator since 1905. Lawyer.


SWANN, EPHRAIM (son of Ephraim Swann of Fenbury and Elenor Broome of Leicester, Eng.). Born May 24, 1824, Fenbury, Eng. Came to Utah 1857, Jesse B. Martin com- pany.


Married Fanny Jones Aug. 15, 1848 (daughter of Edward Jones and Hannah Went), who was born May 26, 1825, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Hannah; m. Thomas Condic; Ephraim, died; Elizabeth, died; Elenor b. Aprii 7, 1857, m. L. L. Toone; Fanny Eliza b. Oct. 3, 1861, m. John M. McQueen; Edward William b. Oct. 15, 1863, m. Maric D. Ericksen; James E. b. Nov. 2, 1866, died; Mary Eiien b. Nov. 6, 1869, m. Richard C. Toone.


Settied in Ogden untii 1861; moved to Morgan county, where he resided untii 1864; moved to Croydon, Utah; in 1884 moved to Preston, Oneida Co., ldaho, where he re- mained until his death. Died Sept. 13, 1896.


SWANN, EDWARD W. (son of Ephraim Swann and Fanny Jones). Born Oct. 15, 1863, Miiton, Morgan Co., Utah.


Married Marie D. Ericksen March 16, 1892, Logan, Utah


(daughter of Bengt J. Ericksen and Eiien C. D. Johansen), who was born April 3, 1871, Bear River City. Their chii- dren: Edward Harrold b. Jan. 16, 1893, d. April 11, 1895; Ephralm b. Dec. 31, 1894; Fanny Marie b. June 15, 1897; Ben Ericksen b. April 25, 1899; Robert Glen b. Jan. 14, 1902; Eiien b. March 29, 1904; William Lee b. Aug. 6, 1906. Missionary to Great Britain Nov. 13, 1886, to June 6, 1890; Sunday school superintendent; bishop's counselor. Farmer and stockman.


SWASEY, FRANCIS. Born in Iowa.


Married Mary Dow in lowa City, Iowa, where they rc- sided before coming to Utah. Their children: Rodney, m. Loretta Deovilie; George, died; Mary Ann, m. Simon Mar- tin. Family resided Nephi and Mona, Utah. Died 1896.


SWASEY, RODNEY (son of Francis Swasey and Mary Dow of Iowa). Born 1831. Came to Utah 1847, Brigham Young oxteam company.


Married Loretta Scoville In Salt Lake City in 1849 (daugh- ter of Lucius Scovilie of Provo). Their children: Charies b. Oct. 24, 1850, m. Cena Olson; Sidney, m. Mary Rowe; Han- nah, m. Alien Rowe; Joseph, m. May McDonald; Rodney, m. Eva Miies; Livia, m. Pondos Rome; Lucius, m. Netta Brother- son; Frank, m. Ema Olson. Family home Mona, Utah.


Married Martha Carter at Salt Lake tempie (daughter of William Carter of Provo). Their children: Mary Ann, m. Patrick Condon; Sarah, m. Henry Beil; Luna, m. Ephraim Eilison; Marcella; Esteila, m. Albert Slade; Pearl, m. Mar- cello Jones; Rodney, m. Miss Kay. Family home Mona, Utah.


Veteran of the Walker and Black Hawk wars. Helped to settie up the Californla country. Stockralser. Died in Provo, Utah, Dec. 25, 1899.


SWASEY, CHARLES (son of Rodney Swasey and Loretta Scoville). Born Oct. 24, 1850, Eldorado county, Cal.


Married Cena Olson Aug. 11, 1878, Mona, Utah (daughter of Andrew Olson and Boietta Larson of Denmark, pioneers 1854, John R. Murdock company). She was born May 30, 1859. Thelr children: Charles Andrew b. Jan. 1, 1885, m. Alice Hambrick; Rodney; Moretta b. April 2, 1895. Family home Castle Daie, Utah.


Veteran of Black Hawk war. Mule raiser.


SWEETEN, ROBERT (son of George Sweeten and Mary Gardner, the latter came to Utah with her son, Robert, and died at Spanish Fork, Utah, during Johnson army trouble). Born Dec. 14, 1840, Brook, Ontario, Canada. Came to Utah Sept. 21, 1847, John Taylor company.


Married Amanda Hagie Feb. 24, 1868, in Ontario, Can- ada, while there settiing his father's estate. She came to Utah with her husband In 1870. Their children: Martha E., m. Heber A. Holbrook; Robert L., m. Althea Morgan; Mary A., m. Melvin Atkinson; George G., m. Sarah Evans; Susan 1., m. Wallace Cragun; Colon H .; Warren H., m. Lilia Howard; Aiice A., m. Eibert Bariow; Chloe.


Seventy. Settied in Sait Lake City; moved to Mill Creek, Salt Lake county, 1848, and to Mendon, Cache county, 1859. Member Mendon city council 20 years. Director Men- don Co-op. store 15 years. Moved to Holbrook, Idaho, 1898. Justice of the peace; city marshal; mayor two terms. Farmer.


SWENSON, AUGUST (son of Sven Andersen, born 1792, Trynge, Haliand, Sweden, and Brita Anderson, born 1791, Smoiand, Sweden). Born Aug. 7, 1836, Stafsinge, Halland, Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 19, 1856, Canute Petersen company.


Married Bertha O. Petersen Jan. 31, 1859 (daughter of Ole Petersen and Bengta Andersen, pioneers 1857). She was born June 14, 1841. Their children: Peter b. Dec. 10, 1859, d. Dec. 20, 1859; John O. b. Feb. 19, 1861, m. Priscilla Lewis Jan. 2, 1890; Emma b. March 3, 1863, m. Joseph C. Hansen March 24, 1881; Alfred b. Feb. 10, 1865, d. Sept. 14, 1867; Oliver b. Oct. 14, 1866, m. Maggie S. Nieisen Feb. 24, 1892; Mary b. Dec. 7, 1868, m. George Christensen Feb. 18, 1891; Hyrum b. Nov. 25, 1870; Albert b. Dec. 16, 1872, m. Sina D. Nielsen Feb. 9, 1898; Maggie J. b. Nov. 26, 1874, m. Daniel Williams Jan. 26, 1898; Joseph A. b. Dec. 28, 1876, m. Cornelia Nielsen June 19, 1907; James H. b. Jan. 10, 1879, m. Hanna G. Sneli May 1, 1907; Ciara A. b. March 13, 1886.


Married Bergitha Johnson Nov. 14, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Hans Peter Johnson and Anna Dorthea Jen- sen, pioneers 1866-married 1842). She was born Feb. 2, 1849, at Blands, Sjeiiand, Denmark. Their children: Hans Peter b. June 23, 1875; George b. Aug. 7, 1886; Olivia b. Dec. 27, 1891; Wiiford b. Feb. 19, 1894, d. Sept. 2, 1894.


Married Sarah P. Hansen April 12, 1878, St. George, Utah (daughter of James Hansen and Karen Petersen, pioneers 1854-married Feb. 3, 1855, Sait Lake City). She was born April 29, 1860, at Spanish Fork. Their children: William H. b. Feb. 3, 1881, d. March 10, 1882; Sarah Ann b. Jan. 31, 1883, m. Charles Hayes April 27, 1904; Isaac b. Oct. 27, 1886; Nephi E. b. March 2, 1890; Edna B. b. Oct. 23, 1893; Carrie Myrtie b. April 2, 1898, d. Jan. 25, 1907; Levi Eari b. March 1, 1903. Family home Spanish Fork, Utah.


Counselor to president of eiders quorum; member of presidency of 50th quorum of seventies; high priest; bish- op's counselor; missionary to Sweden 1883-1884; high coun- cilor. Vice-president of Spanish Co-operative Institution. Farmer and stockraiser.


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SWENSEN, KNUD (CANUTE) (son of Svend Larsen and Annie Petersen, both of Weiby, Hjorring, Vendsyssel, Den- mark). Born April 11, 1827, Weiby, Denmark. Came to Utah July 10, 1858, Horace Eldredge company.


Married Johannah Maria Peterson June 24, 1861, Salt Lake City (daughter of Hans Peterson of Maigard and Johannah Jensen of Hoisier, Denmark). She was born Sept. 13, 1838. Their children: Annie, m. Ezra F. Walker; Swen L., m. Susie Brown; Maria, died; Mary M., m. George Kelley; John Canute, m. Margaret Davis; Hannah Eliza; Henson P. and Caroline, died. Family home Pleasant Grove, Utah.


Counselor to Bishop John Brown 1877-90 at Pleasant Grove; bishop of third ward at Pleasant Grove 1890-99. School trustee 15 years; city councilman and treasurer several years. Farmer. Died March 14, 1902, at Pleasant Grove.


SWENSEN, JOHN CANUTE (son of Knud Swensen and Johannah Maria Peterson). Born Feb. 4, 1869, Pleasant Grove, Utah.


Married Margaret Davis June 21, 1899, Salt Lake City (daughter of Joseph W. Davis and Maria Williams of Pan- guitch, Utah, pioneers July 1852). She was born Sept. 2, 1877. Their children: John Starr b. March 27, 1900; Carl Davis b. Aug. 3, 1901; Reed Knud b. Feb. 16, 1903; Alice b. May 14, 1905, died; Margaret b. May 29, 1906; Frances McLean b. June 29, 1908; Louise b. March 24, 1910. Family resided Pleasant Grove and Provo, Utah.


High council Utah stake. Graduate Stanford University 1898. Dean of the B. Y. U. of Provo 1902-09; professor of history and social science 1902-12; professor of economics and sociology 1912; principal of Panguitch Stake Academy 1890-92; principal of Fillmore public schools 1893-94.


SWINDLE, GEORGE (son of George Swindle, born Oct. 10, 1794, died Sept. 24, 1854, and Elizabeth Miller, born Sept. 11, 1792, died Sept. 26, 1854, both of Durham, Eng.). He was born Oct. 29, 1824, Walker, Durham, Eng. Came to Utah 1857, Jesse Martin company.


Married Ann Hopper (daughter of John and Mary Hop- per), who was born July 14, 1843, and died Jan. 27, 1900. Came to Utah 1857, Jesse Martin company. Their chil- dren: George b. March 3, 1849; Mary b. Jan. 27, 1851, John b. Dec. 27, 1852, John b. Dec. 24, 1854, John b. June 15, 1856, and Elizabeth b. Sept. 3, 1858, died; David b. Nov. 14, 1860, d. Nov. 4, 1895; Charles b. Nov. 18, 1864, m. Emma Foiett and Sorena Shimmin. Family resided Spanish Fork, Gunni- son, Richfield and Monroe, Utah.




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