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Married Sarah Brown March 6, 1864, Brighton, Sussex, Eng., who was born June, 1840, and died July, 1864, Ante- lope Springs, Wyo.
Married Anne Williams May 6, 1865, Salt Lake City (daughter of Morris Williams and Mary Lioyd, of Caernar- von, Caernarvonshire, Wales. Their child (adopted) : Mabei Juiiet b. July 9, 1885, m. E. L. Rottman.
Married Joanna Williams May 17, 1912, Sait Lake City (daughter of George M. Williams and Lucy Bali, both of Jo Daviess county, Ili.). She was born Oct. 28, 1855.
Member of 131st quorum seventies; missionary to Eng- iand 1879-81; missionary eastern states 1895. Veteran Black Hawk wars, with Major Bert company. Carpenter and builder.
TURPIN, JESSE (son of James Turpin and Nancy Ann Tal- tum, of Tennessee). He was born June 22, 1816, Stewart county, Tenn. Came to Utah Sept. 20, 1848, Brigham Young company.
Married Jane Smith April 16, 1846, Nauvoo, Iii. (daughter of Daniel Smith and Sarah Wooding, of London, Eng., pio- neers Sept. 20, 1848, Brigham Young company). She was born Aug. 15, 1827. Their children: Jesse R., m. Joan Jennetta Litzon, m. Maria Decker; Sarah Jane, m. George Budd Aprii 7, 1872; Nancy Ann, m. Daniel L. Higley. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Member seventies; missionary to eastern states 1840, and to West Indies 1852-54. Saddie and harness maker.
Died June 22, 1854, near Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas.
TUTTLE, ELANSON (son of Jeremiah Tuttie and Ciarrissa Poweii of Upper Canada). Born Sept. 18, 1807, in Matilda township, Upper Canada. Came to Utah fail 1850.
Married Mary Ann Taylor Merritt, widow of John Thomas Merritt, June 29, 1861, Sait Lake City, Utah (daughter of Edward Tayior and Mary Tarrant, of London, Eng .; came to Utah 1868). She was born Sept. 9, 1831. Their children: Eianson; Mary Frances, m. Washington H. Kimbaii; Julia Ann; Reuben M., m. Maria Wixey; Amelia Jane, m. Heber Bouck. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Biock teacher. Member Mormon Battalion. Sawmiller. Died Feb. 17, 1879, at Sait Lake City.
TUTTLE, LUTHIER T. (son of Terry Tuttie and Eilen Milis of New York City). Born Nov. 19, 1852, at New York City. Came to Utah 1863, Captain Crayton freight train.
Married Abigali Haws July 18, 1846, near Council Bluffs, Iowa (daughter of Peter Haws of Montreal, Canada, pio- neer Sept. 9, 1853, Daniel A. Miiier company). She was born June 15, 1828. Their child: Louisa, m. Delia Atwood Family home Manti, Utah.
Married Loia Ann Haws Jan. 17, 1850, Council Bluffs, Iowa (daughter of Peter Haws of Montreal, Canada, pioneer Sept. 9, 1853, Daniel A. Milier company). She was born Jan. 11, 1833. Their children: Luther and Chariotte E., d. young; Aibert, m. Lucia Cox; Luther T., d. young; Frank P., m. Oriette Cox; John H., d. young; Louis E .; Loia A., m. James B. Tatton; Lily B., m. William Hosford; Etheifa C., m. Edwin Hosford; Alpheus, d. young.
Member 20th quorum seventies; high councilor. Member of Mormon Battalion, leaving Council Bluffs July 20, 1846, for Mexico. Mayor of Manti; member legislature two terms. Merchant; banker.
TUTTLE, NEWTON (son of Zerah P. Tuttle and Maria Todd of North Haven, Conn.). Born April 13, 1825, North Haven. Came to Utah 1854, Captain Grow company.
Married Emily A. Stone Aprii 7, 1855, Sait Lake City, Heber C. Kimbaii performing ceremony (daughter of Amos P. Stone and Amelia Bishop of New Haven, Conn., former pioneer Sept. 30, 1850, Joseph Young company). She was born Jan. 4, 1839. Their children: Emily L., m. David Diile; Rachei A., m. David Briggs; Newton Z .; Edgar A., m. Cynthia E. Jones; Clara M., m. Samuel Smith, m. Henry Bartholomew; Wiiford b. March 7, 1867, m. Sarah A. Howard Jan. 23, 1889; Francis, m. Alzina Bateman; Franklin O., d. aged 17; Jesse P., m. Martha Dover, m. Martha Cypher; Horace, m. Han- nah Gifford. Family home East Bountiful, Utah.
Member 13th quorum seventies; missionary to Connecti- cut one year; high priest. Blacksmith. Died Feb. 13, 1905.
TUTTLE, NEWTON ZERAH (son of Newton Tuttie and Emily A. Stone). Born Dec. 1, 1863, East Bountiful, Utah.
TUTTLE, WILFORD (son of Newton Tuttie and Emily A. Stone). Born March 7, 1867.
Married Sarah A. Howard Jan. 23, 1889, Logan, Utah (daughter of Thomas Howard and Mary Lowe of Bounti- fui, Utah, pioneers Oct. 7, 1861). She was born Feb. 3, 1871, at Bountiful. Their children: Mary E. H. b. Nov. 21, 1889, m. Lawrence Corbridge; Lucinda H. b. Sept. 5, 1891, m. F. A. Richards; Christa H. b. Sept. 4, 1893; Wiiford H. b. Sept. 12, 1895, d. infant; Joseph H. b. Oct. 19, 1896; Flor- ence H. b. Oct. 11, 1898; Fearnley H. b. Oct. 21, 1902, d. in- fant; Eva H. b. Dec. 10, 1903; Thoral H. b. Jan. 3, 1906; Ida H. b. Dec. 9, 1907, d. infant; Liliy H. b. July 14, 1909; Charies H. b. July 8, 1911, d. infant. Family home Bountiful, Utah. President 100th quorum seventies; missionary to England 1899 to 1901; member of the Sunday school union board. City councilman Bountiful 1893 to 1899 and 1911. Market gardener; director of the Market Gardeners Ass'n. Died Dec. 27, 1911.
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TWELVES, CHARLES (son of Robert Twelves and Ann Williams, both of Lincolnshire, Eng.). Born May 19, 1819, in Lincolnshire. Came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, Edward Mar- tin "frozen" handcart company.
Married Ann Elizabeth Henrletta Gunn, May 24, 1841, at Lincolnshire, Eng. (daughter of Samuel Gunn and Elizabeth Bristow of Lincolnshire). She was born April 27, 1820. Their children: Charles, d. on plains; John R., m. Eliza Louella Daniels; Ann E. Henrietta; Orson, m. Sophronla L. Martin; Brigham and Mary Jane, died; Emma Jemima, m. William C. Foote. Family home Provo, Utah.
Seventy. Merchant and gardencr. Died May 12, _896.
TWELVES, ORSON (son of. Charles Twelves and Ann E. H. Gunn). Born Oct. 22, 1850, Gasberton, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, Edward Martin handcart company.
Married Sophronia Lillian Martin Jan. 4, 1875, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jesse B. Martin and Sophronia Moore of Scipio, Utah, pioneers July 29, 1847, contingent Mormon Battalion). She was born July 4, 1853. Their children: Edna Isabelle b. May 2, 1876, m. Logon Paul; m. Iver Law- son; Ida Henrietta b. Sept. 12, 1878; Alice Merinthe b. June 4, 1881; Flora Elizabeth b. Feb. 17, 1884, m. James Creighton Brown; Walter Orson b. Jan. 15, 1886; John Glendon b. Nov. 6, 1889; Louelia Sophronla and Leland Jesse (twins) b. Feb. 24, 1891; Rowland Van b. Aug. 9, 1895; Hollis Martin b. March 15, 1897.
Elder. Farmer.
TWITCHELL, EPHRAIM. Born in Vermont. Came to Utah 1858, Ezra Chase company.
Married Malissa Knight. Thelr children: Ancell (member Mormon Battalion), m. Eliza Hitchcock; Celestia, died; Unis, nı. James Puffer; James, m. Margaret Moore and Fannie Manhart; Edwin b. May 23, 1836, m. Vesta Lucetta Bishop; Orrin, m. Elizabeth Smith; Amanda, m. Joseph Hoops; Joshua, m. Elmina Mangum; Sarah, m. William Manhart. Famlly home Beaver, Utah.
Married Sarah Jane Haden at Salt Lake City. She was born at Parowan, Utah. Their children: Maruria, m. John Lott; Sanford; Lorenzo; Ephraim; Rosetta; Delora.
Died at Beaver, Utah.
TWITCHELL, EDWIN (son of Ephraim Twitchell and Ma- lissa Knight). Born May 23, 1836, in McDonough county, Ill. Married Vesta Lucetta Bishop Feb. 24, 1860, Fillmore, Utah (daughter of William H. Bishop and Eliza Pratt). She was born May 15, 1843, In Hancock county, Ill. Thelr children: Eliza Juliette b. Nov. 24, 1860, and Edwin b. Jan. 12, 1862, died; Beatrice b. Oct. 24, 1864, m. Willard Heaps Oct. 27, 1880; Adelbert b. Feb. 11, 1866, m. Lucy Cottam Nov. 12, 1890; Monroe b. Dec. 2, 1867, m. Vlolate Heaps Dec. 24, 1889; William Henry b. Sept. 27, 1870, m. Nancy Open- shaw Sept, 6, 1908; Sarah Elizabeth b. Nov. 27. 1872, m. Nel- son Cottam Nov. 1892; Augustus b. Dec. 8, 1874, m. Ellza- beth Allen Oct. 31, 1895; James Nelson b. July 2, 1878, died; Vesta Lucetta b. Dec. 2, 1876, m. Perry M. Shirts Oct. 9. 1901; Joshua Lafayette b. Junc 9, 1880; Ancell Knight b. Oct. 24. 1882, died.
Missionary to The Muddy, Nev., six years; bishop's coun- selor; also ist counselor to Bishop A. P. Schow of Escalante for 25 years. Died Sept. 8, 1907, Escalante, Utah.
TWITCHELL, ADELBERT (son of Edwin Twitchell and Vesta Lucetta Bishop). Born Feb. 11, 1866, Overton, Lin- coln county, Nev.
Married Lucy Ann Cottam Nov. 12, 1890, Manti, Utah (daughter of William Cottam and Evellne Allen). Their children: Ruby b. Aug. 8, 1891, m. Jasper Osborn Sept. 11, 1910; Milton b. Dec. 8, 1895; Leland b. Oct. 6, 1897; Adelbert Monroe b. Feb. 12, 1899; Grant b. Dec. 18, 1901; Blain b. Nov. 5. 1903. Family home Escalante, Utah.
Missionary to Samoan Islands.
TWITCHELL, WILLIAM B. Born Oct. 1, 1829, at Portland, Maine. Came to Utah 1851.
Marrled Augusta Hawkins March 17, 1854 (daughter of Benjamin Hawkins, pioneer 1848, contingent Mormon Bat- talion, and Rhoda Cleavland). She was born Jan. 9, 1836, in Oneida county, N. Y., and came to Utah 1848, Captain Tanner company. Dicd June 28, 1879. Their children: William H. b. Jan. 30, 1855, m. Emma Jimmet; Benjamin H. b. Aug. 20, 1856, m. Luela Busenbark; Charles Edward b. June 16, 1859, m. Elizabeth Fannie Simmons; m. Susan Pearl Elmer; Peter; Allce M. b. May 1, 1865, m. Joseph B. Moore; Eli Ezarier b. April 15, 1867, m. Mary Tesmond 1901. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Missionary to Canada 1857; elder. School teacher. Car- penter.
TWITCHELL, CHARLES EDWARD (son of William B. Twitchell and Augusta Hawkins). Born June 16, 1859, at Salt Lake City.
Married Elizabeth Fannie Simmons June 14, 1883, at Salt Lake City (daughter of George Simmons and Eliza Barrie), who was born Dec. 20, 1863, Haywards Heath, Sussex, Eng. Their children: Charles Edward, Jr. b. May 9, 1886; Fred- erick William b. Feb. 13, 1889; Lizzie May b. July 25, 1891; Alice U. b. Sept. 15, 1893; Ester b. Aug. 15, 1896.
Married Susan Pearl Elmer June 8, 1905, Logan, Cache Co., Utah (daughter of Charles Jackson Elmer and Susan Katherine Thornton, who were married Dec. 31. 1882, Provi- dence, Utah). She was born Dec. 5. 1885, at Neeley, Idaho.
Their children: Eli Lavan b. March 27, 1906; Irvan b. April 11, 1908; Llbbie b. Nov. 12, 1910. Family home Beaver Dam, Box Elder Co., Utah.
Missionary to northwestern states 1898-1900; first coun- selor in Sunday school and ward teacher 14 years; second counselor to Bishop Francillo Durfey 1901; first counselor to Bishop R. A. Johnson 1907.
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UDALL, DAVID (son of Jesse Udall and Ann Drawbridge of Goudhurst, Kent, Eng.). Born Jan. 18, 1829, at Goud- hurst. Came to Utah Sept. 3, 1852, Independent company.
Married Eliza King Dec. 2, 1850, Hammersmith, London, Eng. (daughter of Charles King and Ann Anderson of Wal- tham, Berkshire, Eng.), who was born Dec. 30, 1826, and died March 15, 1863, at Nephi, Utah. Their children: Davld King, m. Eliza Luella Stewart, m. Ida Frances Hunt; William Jesse, d. child; Eliza Ann, m. Ammon M. Tenney; Mary Ann, m. William Thomas Stewart; Charles, d. child; Joseph, m. Emma Goldsbrough. Family home Nephi, Juab Co., Utah.
Married Elizabeth Rowley April 5, 1857, Salt Lake City, who was born Dec. 14, 1838, Sucley, Worcestershire, Eng., and dled June 24, 1907, Nephi, Utah. Their children: William David and Emily, died; Elizabeth Ann, m. James D. McFar- lane; Sarah Jane, m. William J. Schofield; Edwin, dled; Louisa Melissa (died), m. John Stephen Ostler; Alice, m. John Edghiel; George Albert, m. Maud Stewart; Emma Keturah and Willie Richard, died; Katc Evellne, m. Wil- liam Bailey; Alvin Jewel, m. -
Married Eliza Rebecca May July 2, 1864, at Nephi, who was born Oct. 6, 1840, Liverpool, Eng., and dled Jan. 7, 1913, Alamo, Nev.
Bishop; patriarch; member 49th quorum seventies; mis- sionary to England. Served in Black Hawk war. Farmer. Died Nov. 14, 1910, Nephi, Utah.
UDALL, DAVID KING (son of David Udall and Eliza King). Born Sept. 7, 1851, St. Louis, Mo. Came to Utah with par- ents.
Married Eliza Luella Stewart Feb. 1, 1875, Salt Lake City (daughter of Levl Stewart and Margery Wilkerson, pioneers 1848, Brigham Young company), who was born May 21, 1855. Their children: Pearl b. June 20, 1880; Erma b. Sept. 16, 1882, m. William W. Sherwood; Mary b. July 5, 1884, d. child; Luella b. Jan. 18, 1886, m. Garland H. Pace; David King, Jr. b. May 26, 1888; Levl Stewart b. Jan. 20, 1891; Paul b. Dec. 2, 1894, and Rebecca May b. Sept. 1, 1897, d. chil- dren. Family home St. Johns, Apache county, Ariz.
Marrled Ida Frances Hunt May 24, 1882, St. George, Utah (daughter of John Hunt and Lois Barnes Pratt of Beaver, Utah, ploneers 1847 with others of the Mormon Battalion). She was born March 8, 1858. Their children: Pauline b. March 26, 1885, m. Asahel H. Smith; Grover Cleveland b. Dec. 28, 1887, m. Dora Sherwood; John Hunt b. Aug. 23, 1889, m. Ruth Kimball; Jesse Addison b. June 24, 1893; Gil- bert Douglas b. May 13, 1895; Don Taylor b. July 20, 1897.
Member 49th quorum seventies; missionary to England 1875-77; president Y. M. M. I. A .; blshop of St. John's ward; president St. John's stake. Member legislature of Arizona. Farmer.
UDY, JAMES (son of Hart Udy and Ann Birkenshire, both born 1788, at Lanlivery, Cornwall, Eng .- married 1807). Born Aug. 16, 1820, Lanlivery. Came to Utah 1852.
Married Mary Ann Trengrove, who was born In June, 1820, and died In 1850 at St. Louis, Mo. Their children: Willlam Henry b. 1845; James Jr. b. 1848; John b. 1849.
Married Isabella Ann Cowley 1849, Council Bluffs, Iowa (daughter of James Cowley), who was born 1832 on Isle of Man, Eng. Thelr children: Elizabeth Ann b. November, 1852, m. Edwin Smith; Mathias Cowley b. July 9, 1854, m. Emily R. Hess; Hart b. Aug. 27, 1856, m. Alice Vanfleet; Joseph b. July 4, 1859, m. Annett Smith; Thomas James b. Oct. 13, 1861, m. Rowane Moon; Nephl Royal b. Nov. 14, 1863; Esther Isabella b. April 28, 1865; Mary Alice b. Oct. 8, 1866, m. Joseph L. Hess; Eleanor b. Oct. 18, 1870, m. John T. Hess; George L. C. b. Sept. 28, 1874, m. Evallne Moon. Family home Farmington, Davis Co, Utah.
Married Mary Sophia Hansen in March, 1863, Salt Lake City (daughter of Hans Christian Anderson and Catherine Larsen, former pioneer Oct. 15, 1862, Joseph Horne com- pany). She was born Feb. 11, 1842, at Falster, Denmark, and came to Utah with father. Their children: Mary Emelia b. Aug. 3. 1864: Charles Albert b. April 29, 1866, m. Adeline Hess Aug. 16, 1887; Annie b. Feb. 4, 1868; Anes Lorenzo b. Jan. 16, 1870. m. Arenath Edna Potter June 27. 1895; Nancy M. b. Oct. 19, 1872, m. John Garn Nov. 17, 1897; James Henry b. Nov. 9, 1874; Hyrum b. Nov. 25, 1878, m. Rhumlna Earl April, 1900; Gertrude b. July 21, 1881, m. Charles Hess Nov. 6, 1901. Family home Farmington, Utah.
Helped make first plows, harrows, wagons, threshing machines, etc., manufactured In Utah. Expert blacksmith.
UDY, MATHIAS COWLEY (son of James Udy and Isabella Ann Cowley). Born July 9, 1854, Bountiful, Utah.
Married Emily R. Hess Jan. 20, 1875, Salt Lake City (daughter of John W. Hess, pioneer July 29, 1847, James Brown company, and Emily Card). She was born June 26, 1854. Farmington, Utah. Their chilren: Jessie Emlly b.
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Jan. 3, 1876; Mathias C. Jr. b. Nov. 7, 1877, m. Mary Lessey; James Raleigh b. Oct. 10, 1879, m. Lona Sanders; Frank H. b. March 27, 1882, m Ethei Brown; Charlotte b Juiy 19, 1884, m. Henry Secrist; Julia Irene b. July 17, 1887, m. Del- bert E. Wilcox; Hazel Beil b. Oct. 12, 1889; Marvin J. b. Feb. 19, 1892; William Hart b. Sept. 25, 1894.
Eider; ward teacher. City councilman Farmington, 4 years; deputy sheriff, Davis county, 2 years; superintendent Haight Bench Irrigation company, 10 years; school trustee, Davis county, 15 years.
UDY, ANES LORENZO (son of James Udy and Mary Sophia Hansen). Born Jan. 16, 1870, Farmington, Utah.
Married Arenath Edna Potter June 27, 1895, at Fielding, Box Eider Co., Utah (daughter of Meivin L. Potter, born Sept. 1, 1850, and Arenath Giover, born Aug. 8, 1852, both of Sait Lake City). She was born Nov. 16, 1872, at Farm- ington. Their children: Melvin Anes b. April 25, 1896; Gardner L. b. Sept. 4, 1898; Clifton James b. Oct. 23, 1901; Eugene S. b. Feb. 15, 1905; Ciem E. b. Oct. 8, 1907; Oscar Marvin b. March 2, 1911. Family home Plymouth, Box Eider Co., Utah.
Elder; priest; teacher. Farmer and stockraiser.
UNSWORTH, JAMES (son of William Unsworth, born in Bolton, Lancastershire, Eng., 1816, and Elizabeth Tong, born Aug. 19, 1815, at Bolton-married 1834). Born Dec. 25, 1838, Bolton. Came to Utah Sept, 22, 1861, Samuel A. Woolley company.
Married Alice Cockshott Aug. 25, 1860, at Bolton (daugh- ter of John and Alice Cockshott), who was born 1840, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Betsy b. June 1, 1861, d. Oct. 18, 1861; Alice b. Dec. 1, 1862, m. Charies Sorenson; Elizabeth Elien b. Jan. 7, 1866, m. James H. Neilsen; Mary Ann b. Oct. 3, 1867, m. C. F. Oisen; Eva M. b, Feb. 13, 1870, m. Soren Hanson; Ella b. March 1, 1872, m. Albert P. Eilis; Liliian b. March 16, 1874, d. Jan. 31, 1875; James b. Aug. 5, 1875, d. Feb. 19, 1877; William b. Dec. 1, 1880; Maud b. Nov. 1882; Samuei b. March 14, 1886. Family home Hyrum, Utah.
Married Wilheimina A. Oreli March 3, 1873, Sait Lake City (daughter of Charles Frederick Orell and Johanna Charlotte Granne, latter pioneer Sept. 29, 1866, Peter Nebeker com- pany-married 1851, in Sweden). She was born Feb. 2, 1855, at Norrköping, Sweden. Their children: Charlotte b. Oct. 11, 1875, d. March 24, 1882; Ida Amanda b. June 27, 1877, d. March 27, 1882; Charies Ciarence b. March 7, 1881, m. Agnes Liljenquist; Edna Ione b. March 27, 1883, m. Aima Allen; Joseph b. May 1, 1885, m. Josephine Crookston; Bertrand Tong b. June 24, 1893, d. March, 1894; Leon Grand b. April 11, 1895, d. Sept. 1896; Gihon Kenneth b. April 11, 1895; Felicia Hortense b. Dec. 11, 1897, d. Dec, 15, 1901.
Ordained high priest 1876; bishop's counselor; missionary to Engiand 1885-87; high counselor in Hyrum stake at its organization. Pioneer merchant of Hyrum 1867. Man- ager secretary and treasurer of Hyrum Co-op. for twenty- five years. Farmer and merchant.
URE, JAMES (son of James Ure, born 1791, at Greenock, and Janet McCale, born in 1790 at Bridge of Weir, Scotiand). Born June 11, 1817, at Bridge of Weir. Same to Utah Oct. 27, 1849, George A. Smith company.
Married Janet Scott in October, 1845, in Scotland (daughter of James Scott and Catherine Lang), who was born April 18, 1818, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Catherine b. July 4, 1846; James William b. Oct. 31, 1847, m. Lucinda Ann Cunningham June 6, 1868; m. Mary Jane Car- son Oct. 17, 1879; Janet Scott b. May 27, 1850, m. Thomas C. Griggs Feb. 1870; Alma Scott b. Nov. 15, 1851; Aibert Scott b. March 31, 1853, m. Louisa Stanford Dec. 16, 1885; John Alexander b. April 6, 1855; Robert Aivin b. Nov. 25, 1859, m. Leonora Bullock Aug. 20, 1884. Family home, Sait Lake City.
Married Agnes Davis in April, 1856, Salt Lake City, who was born May 15, 1831, at Renton, Dumbartonshire, Scot- land.
Married Elizabeth Jones Oct. 17, 1866, Sait Lake City (daughter of William Jones and Mary Schill, of Brimsfield, Gloucestershire, Eng., pioneers September, 1868), who was born Jan. 6, 1844. Their children: William Jones b. July 21, 1869, m. Elien Watstenholme; Agnes b. Nov. 4, 1870; Heber Jones b. April 14, 1872, m. Myrtie Pack; James Jones b. Jan. 9, 1876. Family home Kamas, Utah.
High priest; missionary to Europe 1856-58 and 1864-67; first counselor in presidency of Tooele stake; patriarch. Veteran Indian war.
URE, JAMES WILLIAM (son of James Ure and Janet Scott). Born Oct. 31, 1847, Louth, Lincolnshire, Eng.
Married Lucinda Ann Cunningham June 6, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Andrew Cunningham and Lucinda Rawiins, pioneers Oct. 13, 1848, Amasa M. Lyman company). She was born March 29, 1852, Salt Lake City. Their chii- dren: Lucinda Ann b. June 22, 1869, m. W. J. Kemp June 24, 1896; James Wiliiam Jr. b. March 31, 1872, m. Isabeli Bali June 26, 1895; Janet Scott b. July 14, 1874; Andrew Cunningham b. May 7, 1876, m. Eiiza A. Burrows June 24, 1896; Clarissa Eustacia b. April 1, 1879, m. John M. Miller March 7, 1900; Isabeli Scott b. July 2, 1881, m. Horace E. Garner Oct. 28, 1903; Bertha L. b. Aug. 10, 1884, m. George
Q. Moss Nov. 25, 1903; Samantha C. b. Oct. 5, 1887; Ciarence Cunningham b. May 14, 1890.
Married Mary Jane Carson Oct. 17, 1879, Salt Lake City (daughter of David Carson and Miliie Jane Rawlins of Draper, Utah, pioneers 1848, Amasa M. Lyman company). She was born June 30, 1854. Their children: David Carson b. Jan. 20, 1882; John Alma b. Oct. 29, 1883; Aibert Carson b. May 1, 1886. Families resided, Salt Lake City.
President 5th elders quorum in Salt Lake stake; member general Sunday school board; high priest; high councilor in Sait Lake stake. School trustee.
URE, ALBERT SCOTT (son of James Ure and Janet Scott). Born March 31, 1853, Salt Lake City.
Married Louisa Stanford Dec. 16, 1885, Salt Lake City (daughter of Stephen Stanford and Louisa Foreman of Logan, Utah, pioneers September, 1862), who was born Dec. 12, 1858, Boston, Mass. Their children: Louisa S. b. Oct. 29, 1886; Scott S. b. Dec. 2, 1887, died; Albert Ray- mond b. Nov. 3, 1888; Geneva S. b. Jan. 6, 1890, m. Marion Heaps; Irene S. b. July 10, 1891 Family home, Sait Lake City
Deputy sheriff of Sait Lake county; police officer of Salt Lake City. Fireman for Inland Sait company of Garfield, Utah. Carpenter; plumber.
UTLEY, GABRIEL MARION (son of Samuel Utley, born Oct. 28, 1790. and Maria Barry, born Jan. 21, 1812, both of Perry county, Ala.). He was born Juiy 27, 1844, in Perry county. Came to Utah 1852, Captain Wimmer company.
Married Sophia Minerva Burgess (daughter of Harrison Burgess and Amanda Hammon), who was born in February, 1855. Their children: Harrison J. b. 1870; Harriet b. 1872, m. William J. Stewart; Mary J. b. 1874, m. Edward Gardner; Gabriel M. b. 1876, m. Verona Gardner 1902; Samuel b. 1878, m. Rosetta Bridges 1902; Willard b. 1880, m. Ida Skinner; Benjamin b. 1882, m. Elia Levie; Amanda b. 1884, m. Harry Bairiine 1902; John b. 1886, m, Theba Mackey; Ethel . b. 1888, m. Ray Hunt; Myrtie b. 1890, m. Debert Robinson 1907; Ray and Roy (twins) b. 1892; Earl Ernest b. 1894; Vera b. 1896.
High priest; bishop's counselor Mesquite ward, Lincoln county, Nev. Constable of Pine Valley three years. Settled at Salt Lake City 1852; moved into Nevada, where he labored several years and returning to Utah, settled in "Dixie." Called to help settle the Mesquite, on Virgin River, where he lived three years and then settled at Annabella. Biack- smith and farmer.
UTLEY, L. J. Born Feb. 1, 1806, Mobile, Aia. Came to Utah Sept. 23, 1849, Orson Spencer company.
Married Elizabeth Rutlidge. Their children: William J .; Martha Ann; Helen Elizabeth; Margaret Eliza; L. J. Rut- lidge; Sarah Matilda; James Milton; Abraham Gray; Sapphronia Jane; Mary Agnes; Mildred Caroline.
Married Deborah White. Their children: Samuel Smith; William H .; Lafayette.
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VALENTINE, AUGUST (son of Wallantine Wallantinson and Engei Margret Kofod). Born Aug. 27, 1837, m. Born- holm, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1853, John Forsgren company.
Married Mary Huston in April, 1861, Brigham City (daughter of John and Christina Huston of Iowa; latter came to Utah). She was born July, 1842. Their children: August, Jr. b. 1862, m. Fatinna Knudson; Mary Elien, d. aged 16; Carlos Holmes; Bernice, m. Hans Jensen; m. Am- brose Jensen; Clara, m. William Jensen; Christopher Colum- bus, m. Lovina Petersen; Argenta, m. C. Wixum; Winnie, m. Lee Hoist. Family home Brigham City.
Married Sophy C. Hansen Egesen 1885, Salt Lake City (daughter of R. Hansen Egesen and Anna Christensen of Copenhagen, Denmark), who was born 1863. Their chil- dren: Leon Augustus b. Jan. 1888, m. Hannah Pett; Florence Elizabeth b. Sept. 1893; Harland Alexander b. Jan. 1895; Holger Alonzo b. April, 1899. Mildred Isabella b. 1903.
Seventy; missionary to Denmark 1883-85; bishop. Stock- raiser.
VAN BUREN, ANDREW CHIENEY (son of Cheney Garrett Van Buren and Lucy Phillips, of Garden Grove, Iowa). Born Feb. 9, 1840, in Missouri. Came to Utah 1853, James Snow company.
Married Lovina Emeline Cox Dec. 1, 1866, Salt Lake City (daughter of Frederick Waiter Cox and Cordelia Calista Moriey, of Oswego county, N. Y., pioneers Oct. 4, 1852). Their children: Laurett b. Oct. 25, 1867, m. Thomas Full- mer; Arthur A. b. Nov. 13, 1869, m. Ida Taylor; Vernoa b. Oct. 30, 1872, d. Dec. 28, 1885; Chester G. b. March 15, 1875; Kate Leone b. Dec. 6, 1880, m. Charles Killion; Frederick b. Sept. 26, 1883, m. Celia Pendieton; Clyde Vernon b. Feb. 13, 1886, m. Hla Mangum. Family home Orangeviiie, Utah.
Member of city council Manti eight years; president of Orangeville town board six years. Farmer.
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VANCE, JOHN (son of James Vance, born Sept. 30, 1761, and Margaret Reno, both of Tennessee). He was born Nov. 8, 1794, in Tennessee. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1847, Jedediah M. Grant company.
Married Sarah Perkins Feb. 10, 1817, Jackson (now Put- nam) county, Tenn. (daughter of Ute Perkins and Sarah Gant of Tennessee), who was born Jan. 11, 1801. Their chil- dren: Isaac Y .; Margaret, m. John Lawson; William P., m. Ann Hidson; m. Hannah Richardson; Nancy Ann, m. William Wordsworth; James; three boys d. childhood; John, Jr., m. Miss Bunting.
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