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Married Mary Ann Tomkins Feb. 29, 1848 (daughter of William Tomkins and Marie Nutting), who was born Aug. 26, 1825, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Marlentha Althera b. Feb. 1850; Noah Mormon b. Sept. 19, 1851, m. Harriet Cordelia Lindsay Dec. 8, 1872; Mary Jane b. Feb. 2, 1855, m. Albert Dalton; Evan Llewellyn b. Dec. 1, 1856, m. Emman Bird May 25, 1885; William Morgan b. Dec. 4, 1858, m. Josephine Anderson Junc 4, 1882; Thomas Henry b. Nov. 8, 1850, m. Lezetta Bunn June 26, 1893; Sarah b. Dec. 7, 1862; Ellen Maria b. Aug. 22, 1864, m. Philip Chugg May 16, 1900; Chester Ensol b. March 27, 1867, m. Mary Haddock Nov. 1888; George Albert b. May 25, 1869, m. Mary Ann Skinner Sept. 19, 1894. Family home Parls, Bear Lake Co., Idaho.
Tithing clerk and priest at Willard, Utah; first superin- tendent of Sunday schools at Paris. Moved from Willard, Utah, to Parls, Idaho, in Aug. 1864. Blacksmith. Died at Paris.
WILLIAMS, NOAH MORMON (son of Evan Austin Willlams and Mary Ann Tomkins). Born Sept. 19, 1851, Briton Ferry, Wales.
Marrled Harriet Cordella Lindsay Dec. 8, 1872, Parls, Idaho (daughter of William B. Lindsay and Permelia Black- man, pioneers October, 1852, Captain Walker company). She was born Feb. 1, 1851, in Pottawattamie Co., Iowa. Thelr children: Mary Ann b. Sept. 10, 1873, m. Alexander Stowell Feb. 9, 1894; Perinelia b. May 24, 1875, m. William Skinner Aug. 19, 1897; William Mormon b. Feb. 22, 1877, m. Marle Nelson June 7, 1897; Evan b. Nov. 15, 1879; Philemon b. Oct. 13, 1882; Oliver b. Dec. 28, 1883, m. Hannah John- son Sept. 23, 1902; Cora b. Dec. 28, 1885, m. Herman W. Hodges June 5, 1905. Famlly home Nounan, Bear Lake Co., Idaho.
WILLIAMS, . EZRA GRANGER (son of Frederick Granger Williams, born Oct. 28, 1787, Suffield, Conn., and Rebecca Swain, born Aug. 3, 1798, Loyalsock, Northumberland Co., Pa., and died Sept. 25, 1861, Smithfield, Utah). He was born Nov. 17, 1823, Warrensville, Cuyahoga Co., Ohlo. Came to Utah Oct. 28, 1849, Ezra T. Benson company.
Married Henriette Elizabeth Crombie Aug. 15, 1847, St. Louis, Mo. (daughter of John Crombie, born Nov. 17, 1800, Chester, N. H., and Ellzabeth Pope Phlllps, born Aug. 18, 1804, Boston, Mass.). She was born Sept. 27, 1827, In Bos- ton. Thelr children: Lucy Ellen b. Sept. 30, 1848, m. W. R. Godfrey Oct. 10, 1867; Mary Eilzabeth b. Feb. 2, 1851, Salt Lake City, m. Joseph Smith Gardner March 15, 1869; Fred- erick Granger b. March 29, 1853, m. Amanda Burns Jan. 24, 1876: Ezra Henry Granger b. April 16. 1855, m. Sarah Ann Hickenlooper Dec. 28, 1874; Joseph Swain b. March 10, 1858,
d. Oct. 24, 1860; John Albert b. April 13, 1860, d. Nov. 20, 1870; Brigham Young b. May 18, 1862, and Heber Chase Klmball (twins) b. May 18, 1862, d. infants; Frances Hen- rletta Maria b. May 24, 1864, m. Thomas Budge Dec. 16, 1880. Family resided Kanesviiie, Iowa, Salt Lake City, Smithfield, Pleasant View and Ogden, Utah.
Married Electa Jane Barney Feb. 19, 1857, Salt Lake City (daughter of Royal Barney, ploneer, and Sarah Esterbrook). She was born Aug. 23, 1840, Freeport, Ind., died Jan. 25, 1883, Ogden, Utah. Only child: Hyrum Royal b. April 2, 1858, m. Della Huffaker April 3, 1879. Family resIded Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah.
His father was appointed second counselor to Joseph Smith March, 1832, the first in that office, and was presl- dent of first high council 1834. Ezra Granger was baptized by Joseph Smith and confirmed by Hyrum Smith; member 3d quorum seventies; missionary to White Mountains, Ariz., and Smithfield, Utah, during Indlan troubles. Practicing physiclan. Died Aug. 1, 1905.
WILLIAMS, FREDERICK GRANGER (son of Ezra Granger Williams and Henriettaa Elizabeth Crombie). Born March 29, 1853, Salt Lake City.
Married Amanda Burns 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of Enoch Burns of Eden, Utah, pioneer). Thelr children: Amanda Elizabeth b. Feb. 23, 1877, m. Heber Erastus Farr; Frederick Ezra b. Jan. 11, 1879, d. Nov. 14, 1879; Sarah Josephine b. Oct. 1, 1880, m. Francis Gee Johnson; Freder- Ick Enoch b. Nov. 11, 1882, d. June 8, 1883; Alonzo b. April 11, 1884, d. May 15, 1886; Flora May b. Dec. 20, 1886; Joseph b. Oct. 15, 1888; Nathena Hazel b. Oct. 21, 1890; Leonard B. b. Nov. 21, 1893; Vernal b. Nov. 2, 1895; Ivan; Clyde; Rolla. Famlly resIded Pleasant View, Utah, Ashley, Idaho, and Dublan, Mexico.
Died at Tucson, Arlz.
WILLIAMS, EZRA HENRY GRANGER (son of Granger WII- liams and Henriette Elizabeth Crombie). Born April 16, 1855, Salt Lake City.
Married Sarah Ann Hickenlooper Dec. 28, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of John T. Hickenlooper, born July 7, 1836. In Pennsylvanla, and Elvira Martha Fullmer, born Oct. 14, 1839, Nauvoo, Ill.). She was born Sept. 30, 1857, Salt Lake City. Their children: John Ezra b. Oct. 4, 1876, m. Harriet Rhoda Miller Feb. 22, 1905; Charles Orson b. Sept. 14, 1878, m. Emma Louisa Bult Aug. 15, 1900; Frederick David b. May 28, 1880, m. Nettie Mae Farley Nov. 26, 1902; Joseph Henry b. March 23, 1882, m. Mirlam Gertrude Chan- dler Feb. 4, 1903; Annie Rebecca b. Nov. 19, 1883, m. Sarah Melvlna b. July 5, 1887; Bessie Elizabeth Elvira b. Sept. 19, 1889, m. Joseph Lawrence Millard April 3, 1913. Famlly re- sided Salt Lake City, Smithfield, Pleasant Vlew and Ogden, Utah.
Senior president of 53d quorum seventles; mlsslonary eastern states 1907-08; second assistant superintendent re- ligion class North Weber stake board.
WILLIAMS, GEORGE (son of James and Elizabeth Wil- liams). Born Dec. 4, 1858, Des Molnes, Iowa. Came to Utah 1870.
Marrled Malinda Rhoades July 4, 1881, Salt Lake City (daughter of Caleb Baldwin Rhoades and Malinda Powell), who was born Dec. 23, 1863. Their children: James Caleb. m. Sarah Scoville; Malinda Elizabeth, m. Dell Rowland Famlly resided Provo and Scofield, Utah.
Died Jan. 3, 1902, Springville, Utah.
WILLIAMS, GEORGE (son of Robert and Jane Williams of Wiltshire, Eng.). Born Oct. 13, 1828, In Wiltshire. Came to Utah 1864, Erastus Snow company.
Married Harriet Sumdrel In Wiltshire, Eng., who was born March 22, 1828, and came to Utah with husband. Thelr children: George Enia b. May 22, 1853, died; George Hyrum b. July 25, 1855, m. Sophla Franson; George Roland b. July 31, 1860, m. Sarah Burbank Oct. 25, 1883; James Edwin b. Aug. 8, 1863, died; Eliza J. (Adllne) b. Sept. 26, 1865; Ellle b. Sept. 17, 1869, m. Maggle Pope. Famlly home Brigham City, Utah.
WILLIAMS, GEORGE ROLAND (son of George Wllllams and Harrlet Sumdrel). Born July 31, 1860, Wiltshire, Eng.
Married Sarah S. Burbank Oct. 25, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of Daniel M. and Sarah S. Burbank, former plo- necr Oct. 6, 1852). She was born July 31, 1866, at Brigham City, Utah. Their children: Roland B. b. Nov. 24, 1885, m. Sophla Georgesen Dec. 18, 1907; Sarah B. b. March 11, 1888, m. Charles Kofoed Nov. 21, 1904; Rose B. b. Jan. 4, 1890, m. George Kofoed Jan. 13, 1910; Elvira B. b. July 7, 1894; Chloe B. b. March 7, 1897; Bessie B. b. Feb. 9, 1900; Jennle B. b. Oct. 17, 1903; Lenoa B. b. Jan. 14, 1907; Georgla B. b. Feb. 9, 1910. Family home Weston, Idaho.
WILLIAMS, ROLAND B. (son of George Roland WII- liams and Sarah S. Burbank). Born Nov. 24, 1885, Brigham City, Utah.
Marrled Sophla Georgesen (daughter of Nels Georgesen, born Jan. 17, 1834, at Koster, Rjob, Denmark and Catherine -, born May 6, 1859, Lilkelong, Denmark). She was born March 25, 1888, at Oxford, Idaho. Their children: Gladys b. Oct. 20, 1908; Lavon b. Oct. 8, 1911. Famlly home Weston, Idaho.
Elder; ward teacher.
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WILLIAMS, JOIIN JONES (son of Danlel Williams, born 1747, and Ruth Jones, born 1794; former of Brecknockshire, Wales, latter of Lladnaymid parish, Wales). He was born Aug. 12, 1823, Biack Thorne, Brocknockshire. Came to Utah Oct. 17, 1853, Christopher Arthur company.
Married Jane Merriefield Feb. 14, 1852 (daughter of Uriah Merriefield, born May 2, 1799, and Jane Denning, born April 11, 1793). She was born Nov. 4, 1834, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Elvira A. b. Feb. 28, 1853, m. James P. Harrison Dec. 13, 1869; John Urlah b. Jan. 9, 1855, m. Margret Pugh Dec. 10, 1878; Ephraim M. b. Jan. 9, 1857, d. Jan. 9, 1899; Sarah Jane b. March 21, 1859, m. Nephl Lewis Dec. 30, 1880; Daniel M. b. March 9, 1861, d. Oct. 1861; Priscilia M. b. Sept. 8. 1862, d. March 1863; Samuel M. b. Oct. 24, 1864, m. Matilda Gieed Jan. 28, 1886; Hyrum M. b. Feb. 23, 1867, m. Eva Perkins Feb. 22, 1893; Eilzabeth M. b. Feb. 2, 1869, d. Aug. 22, 1871; Arthur M. b. July 18, 1872, m. Mary P. Thomson April 13, 1888; Reuben M. b. Nov. 5, 1874, m. Maria Tippets Nov. 4, 1895.
Married Mary Jones March 6, 1857, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Thomas Jones and Ruth Thomas, pioneers Oct. 2, 1856, Edward Bunker handcart company). She was born Jan. 12, 1837, Hansouil, Wales. Their children: Ozarlah F. Jones b. Dec. 20, 1857, m. Elizabeth Denning March 4, 1885: Roseanna b. Dec. 13, 1859, m. James H. Denning Dec. 21, 1874; Ruth E. b. April 1861, m. Josiah A. Richardson March 22, 1883; Lodemlna Loulsa b. March 15, 1863, d. Oct. 15, 1863; Mary Ellen b. July 9, 1864, m. David Evans Oct. 29, 1885; Clara Vllate b. March 27, 1867, d. Nov. 1867; Thomas Oliver b. March 11, 1870, m. Mary E. Gieed Feb. 27, 1890, d. Oct. 9; 1897, m. Elizabeth Evans April 1899; Victoria b. March 3, 1872, m. Hyrum D. Davis Dec. 19, 1894; George Albert Jones b. April 5, 1874, m. Neilie Griffin Aug. 4, 1895; Martha May b. Feb. 23, 1876, d. Nov. 1876; Annie S. b. Dec. 28, 1877, m. James Westergard Dec. 4, 1902; Hannah Adell b. Aug. 8, 1879, d. June 29, 1880. Families resided Brigham City, Utah, and Maiad Clty, Idaho.
Baptized January, 1850, in Wales. Ordained elder 1851; high prlest 1860; counselor to Blshop George Stuart 1884- 90. Blacksmith and farmer. Died Jan. 10, 1899.
WILLIAMS, AZARIAH F. JONES (son of John Jones WII- ilams and Mary Jones). Born Dec. 20, 1857, Brigham Clty, Utah.
Married Elizabeth M. Denning March 4, 1885, Logan, Utah (daughter of James Denning and Sarah Merriefield, former pioneer Oct. 2, 1856, Christopher Arthur company). Their children: Azariah D. b. Sept. 25, 1886; Elizabeth D. b. Oct. 15, 1889; Mary D. b. June 3, 1892; Saraella D. b. May 15, 1896; James D. b. Dec. 25, 1898, d. Feb. 2, 1899; John J. b. Feb. 16, 1902; Ruth D. b. July 11, 1905. Family resided Malad and Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Ordained elder Dec. 10, 1872. Farmer; stockralser; dalry- man.
WILLIAMS, JOHN ROWLAND (son of Evan and Catherine Rowland of Denbighshire, Wales). Born Dec. 15, 1802, Denbighshire. Came to Utah October, 1855, Thomas Jeremy company.
Marrled Mary Roberts at St. Asaph, Wales, who was born Jan. 19, 1801. Thelr children: Thomas Lioyd, m. Ellzabeth Rowland; John P., m. Ellzabeth Davis; Elizabeth, m. Isaac Morris. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Willlams was hls adopted name. Elder. Farmer and miller. Died Aug. 25, 1884.
WILLIAMS, THOMAS LLOYD (son of John Rowland Wil- liams and Mary Roberts). Born March 31, 1826, St. Asaph, Wales. Came to Utah October, 1855, Thomas Jeremy company.
Married Elizabeth Rowland April, 1851, St. Asaph, Wales (daughter of Thomas Rowland and Margaret Williams of Newbridge, near Denbighshlre, Eng.). She was born March 20, 1835. Their children: Thomas R. b. Oct. 21, 1852, m. Clara E. Ballinger; John R. b. Oct. 8, 1857, d. Aug. 30, 1886; Caro- line b. Aug. 14, 1860, m. L. G. Tisman; Mary H. b. Dec. 21, 1862, m. Winslow Farr; Frank R. b. April 14, 1865, m. Lucy Frost; Maggle b. March 4, 1867, m. David Farr; Elizabeth b. Jan. 27, 1869, d. infant; James R. b. Jan. 25, 1871, m. Sarah Frye; William Henry b. June 29, 1873, m. Ethel Payne; Clem b. Oct. 10, 1875, m. Adelaide Proudfort; Fred- erick b. April 1, 1878, m. Eva Greenwood. Famlly home Ogden, Utah.
Farmer and miller. Died Feb. 24, 1889.
WILLIAMS, WILLIAM HENRY (son of Thomas Lloyd Wil- liams and Elizabeth Rowland). Born June 29, 1873, Ogden. Utah.
Married Ethel Payne June 29, 1909, at Ogden (daughter of Joscph R. Payne and Sarah Purdy of Ogden). Only child: Ruth b. Oct. 1, 1911.
Member board of education. Candy merchant.
WILLIAMS, JOSHUA (son of James Williams and Sarah Folland of England). Born March 23, 1838, in Wales. Came to Utah November, 1862.
Married Annie Coy at Liverpool, Eng., in 1856. She was born in September, 1836. Their children: Jessle b. Oct. 17, 1858, m. J. B. Green; Edwin b. June 17, 1860, m. Annle Shurt- liff; James b. Sept. 23, 1863, m. Brit. France; Milford b. Oct. 3, 1865, m. Sarah Burgoyne; Annie b. March 17, 1869, m. William Shurtliff; Emlly b. Nov. 17, 1870, m. Zacharlah
Cheeney; Laura b. Feb. 17, 1872, m. William Rene. Family resided in Morgan county, later at Ogden, Utah.
Receiver of timber Unlon Pacific Raliroad. Chief Ogden fire department 1875; prosecuting attorney Morgan county 1896-1900. Died November, 1901.
WILLIAMS, EDWIN (son of Joshua Williams and Annie Coy). Born June 17, 1860, Liverpool, Eng. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Annie Shurtilff Nov. 7, 1878, Ogden, Utah (daugh- ter of Emerson Shurtiiff and Mary Ann Tribe of Ogden). She was born Nov. 6, 1860. Their children: Walter b. March 29, 1880, m. Helen Reeder; Frederick E. b. June 17, 1881, m. Neliie Driver; Peari b. Aug. 9, 1883, m. Ashby Newman; Fioy b. Aug. 9, 1887, m. LeRoy Seager; Blanche b. Dec. 30, 1890; Howard b. Aug. 20, 1895. Family home Ogden, Utah. Merchant.
WILLIAMS, MILFORD (son of Joshua Williams and Annie Coy). Born Oct. 3, 1865, In Morgan Co., Utah.
Married Sarah Burgoyne In Bear Lake Co., Idaho, June 1. 1899 (daughter of Edward Burgoyne and Mary A. Eynon. pioneers 1864). She was born May 23, 1865. Their chil- dren: Genevieve b. Aug. 11, 1890; Gwendolyn b. May 8, 1896; Venus b. Jan. 22, 1899; Lois b. Sept. 17, 1901; Edward and Roma (twins) b. Nov. 21, 1904; Mary b. Aug. 22, 1907. Family resided Montpelier, Idaho, and Ogden, Utah.
Missionary to Great Britain 1895-97. Mayor Montpelier, Idaho, 1903-06.
WILLIAMS, OWEN (son of John Williams and Ann Davis of Eglwys Bach, Denblgshire, Wales). Born Aprll 3, 1804. Waynffechen, Eglwys Bach, Wales. Came to Utah Septem- ber, 1860, Captain Horne company.
Married Ann Thomas 1835 at Llafyllin, Montgomery, Wales (daughter of John Thomas and Cathren Vaughn). Their chlidren: John O., m. Eilen -; Maria, m. Joseph C. Davis. Eider. Died Oct. 29, 1875, Panaca, Lincoln county, Nev.
WILLIAMS, ROBERT (son of Robert Wliliams of London, Eng.). Born August, 1815, London. Came to Utah 1849.
Married Emma N. Hocken Feb. 24, 1854, Southwork, Eng. (daughter of Edward Hocken and Catherine Crowl of Lon- don). She was born Sept. 7, 1834. Their children: Robert E .; Willlam J., d. aged 2; Annie D., m. Alma Caffal; John, d. aged 2; Nellie, m. Charles Lutz; George E., m. Emma Wilcken; Catherine, m. Ernest Tuliidge; Eliza, m. Samuel Glass; Edwin S., m. Nellie Tuliidge; Alice B., m. William B. Clemment. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Missionary. Tailor. Died Jan. 1, 1882.
WILLIAMS, SAMUEL D. (son of Daniel Williams and Ruth Jones of South Wales; former born 1761, latter 1759). He was born April 10, 1826, Brecknockshire, Wales. Came to Utah Aug. 24, 1868, Horton D. Haight company.
Married Ann Price in November, 1850 (daughter of Danlel Price), who was born April 10, 1826, and died in Wales. Their children: Danlel b. Feb. 3, 1853; Mary b. Aug. 25, 1854, m. John Jenkins Nov. 1, 1875; Ruth b. March 27, 1857, m. Jeremiah Hodge Williams Dec. 29, 1875; Samuel John b. May 2, 1865, m. Fanny Williams Dec. 14, 1898.
Marrled Elizabeth Poweli Nov. 25, 1866, Llandilo, Caer- marthenshire, Wales (daughter of John Perry and Mary Powell), who was born May 1, 1845, at Llandilo. Thelr children: Elizabeth b. March 22, 1868, m. B. Y. Mansfield Feb. 6, 1883; Margarett b. May 18, 1870, m. Wiiilam M. Caldwell Jan. 1, 1889; Sarah Jane b. Aug. 23, 1871, m. WII- liam Thomas Oct. 5, 1892; William Reece b. Feb. 13, 1873, d. Aug. 13, 1775; Joan b. Nov. 20, 1874, m. Gomer Thomas March 17, 1895; John b. April 23, 1876, m. Zina Landon Feb. 13, 1901; Brigham b. Oct. 26, 1877; Ezeriah b. Feb. 3, 1880, m. Agnes Anthony Dec. 27, 1902; Hannah b. Aug. 13, 1881, m. David B. Evans July 5, 1898; Ann b. July 8, 1884, m. Davld G. Huntsman Aug. 6, 1902; Oliver b. Dec. 30, 1886. Families resided Samaria, Idaho.
First presiding elder for Samaria ward 1869-80.
WILLIAMS, SAMUEL JOHN (son of Samuel D. Willlams and Ann Price). Born May 2, 1865, Topglass, South Wales. Marrled Fannie Williams Dec. 14, 1898, Samaria, Idaho (daughter of John Halnes Williams and Sarah Jane Davis, ploneers Oct. 7, 1860). Their child: Ann Euneiia b. Oct. 1, 1903.
Sheepraiser and farmer.
WILLIAMS, STEPIIEN. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1854, Dar- win Richardson company.
Married Emma Jane Hllyard at Bristol, Eng. (daughter of Andrew Hliyard, born Nov. 30, 1799, and Mary Higgins, both of DItchett, Somersetshire, Eng., pioneers Sept. 30, 1854, Darwin Richardson company). She was born March 30, 1826, dled June 27, 1897. Their children: John, m. Mary Christina Overiaid; Stephen, died; Thomas Andrew, m. Jane Edwards; Emma Jane, m. William Bowden; Joseph Alma, dled; Samuel Moronl, m. Etta Milo; Nephl. m. Amelia Stalson; Mary, m. Charles Dorlus; George Edward, m. Elvina Long; Sarah Ellzabeth, m. Andrew C. Anderson; Charies Heber, m. Sarah Shiner; Jane Lettie, m. Charies Edward Torgerson; Stephen, m. Hannah Anderson.
Died Jan. 8, 1897, at Ephralm, Utah.
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WILLIAMS, JOHN (son of Stephen Williams and Emma Jane Hilyard). Born Nov. 9, 1841, Bristol, Eng. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Mary Christina Overlald March 16, 1863 (daugh- ter of Andrew and Carollne Overlald), who was born Nov. 20, 1845. Their children: David Henry b. May 31, 1872, m. Anna M. Sorensen; Ellzabeth C. b. May 10, 1875, m. Hans C. Christensen; John S. b. Feb. 8, 1877, died; Mary A. b. Oct. 31, 1880, m. John T. Edwards; Carry M. b. July 28, 1882, m. Neils C. Hansen; Ervin Kimball b. April 10, 1887, m. Ingry Lucinda Bunderson; Edward E. b. March 20, 1889, died. Family home Emery, Utah.
Marrled Annie Kristena Larson Aug. 18, 1881, Salt Lake City. Their children: Ann Rhodelia b. June 8, 1882, m. Willlam F. Edwards; Ella Andrear b. Oct. 2, 1885. Family home Mayfield, Utah.
High priest; counselor to Bishop Parlcy Christiansen of Mayfield ward; superintendent Sunday school at Mayfield. Worked on St. George and Manti temples. First lieutenant in cavalry In Black Hawk war. Constable of Ephraim 12 years. Assisted In bringing Immigrants to Utah. Man- ager of Co-op. Store at MayficId. Moved to Emery 1894, where he acted as marshal and school trustee. Freighter and miller.
WILLIAMS, ERVIN KIMBALL (son of John Williams and Mary Christina Overlaid). Born April 10, 1887, Ephraim, Utah.
Married Ingry Lucinda Bunderson June 22, 1910, at Manti, Utah (daughter of Peter Victor Bunderson of Sweden and Sena Nielson of Denmark, who came to Utah In 1872). She was born Oct. 14, 1888. Their child: Dorris b. July 2, 1911. Famlly home Emery, Utah.
Member 149th quorum seventies; assistant Sunday school superintendent; home missionary. Mayor of Emery. Farmer and stockraiser.
WILLIAMS, THOMAS (son of Thomas Williams, born 1800, and Sarah Pearson, both of Bedworth, Eng.). He was born Nov. 12, 1837, Bedworth, Warwickshire, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1861, Ira Eldredge company.
Marrled Jane Fawson Junc 27, 1859 (daughter of Abra- ham Fawson and Ann Hodrienne, latter died May 18, 1864, on the way to Utah). Their children: Priscilla Jane b. Feb. 2, 1861, m. H. P. Parkinson; Sarah Ann b. Feb. 6, 1863, m. Harrison Matthews; Thomas Arich b. Sept. 28, 1865, m. Anna Bell; George b. 1867, died; James b. July 12, 1870, m. Meriin Ann Ratcliffe; Esther Helen b. Sept. 13, 1872, m. Chester Rydalch; Louisa Hannah b. April 17, 1875, m. Charles Jenkins.
Married Emma Falrless Brown (daughter of David Brown and Emma Fairless), who was born Nov. 28, 1865, Salford, Yorkshire, Eng. Their children: John Leslie b. Aug. 19, 1883, d. Aug. 26, 1891; Alexander T. b. May 5, 1886, d. same day; Charies Guy b. Dec. 21, 1890, d. same day; Ciyde b. Aug. 21, 1889, m. Anna Judd Dec. 20, 1911; Ruth Leonora b. Dec. 9, 1892.
Assistant clerk of Tooele stake; tithing clerk. Clerk of Grantsville ward 38 ycars; city and county assessor and collector.
WILLIAMSON, JAMES. Born Dec. 19, 1804, Bufford, Lan- castershire, Eng. Came to Utah in 1850.
Married Ann Allred (daughter of John Allred), who was born Feb. 4, 1808, and came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, Edward Martin "frozen" handcart company; died Dec. 21, 1892. Their children: Elizabeth b. Aug. 8, 1831, d. April 27, 1850; Ellen b. Jan. 17, 1833. m. Benjamin Watts Jan. 1, 1857; John b. Dec. 7, 1834, d. Oct. 30, 1840; Ann b. Oct. 22, 1836, m. Mr. Jose March 1, 1857; Mary b. March 13, 1839, m. William Barton Aug. 23, 1857; Martha b. Jan. 23, 1841, d. same day; William b. March 23, 1842, m. Martha Knowles April 15, 1865; John b. Sept. 6, 1844, d. April 27, 1886; James b. Aug. 10, 1848, d. July 13, 1850; Betsy b. Jan. 13, 1853, m. Silas S. Smith, Jr., Nov. 3, 1873. Famlly home Paragonah, Utah.
WILLIAMSON, NIELS (son of William and Bertha Blum of Brevik, Norway). Born in 1821 In Stavanger, Norway. Came to Utah Oct. 8, 1866, Andrew H. Scott oxteam company.
Marrled Pernella Peterson at Brevik, Norway, who was born May 12, 1814. Thelr children: John, dlcd; Marten, m. Inger Anderson; Mary Paulina, m. James Henry Clinger; John, m. Hannah Sward. Family home Brevik; Norway. Sallor; farmer; miner.
WILLIAMSON, MARTEN (son of Niels Williamson and Pernella Peterson). Born Aug. 26, 1844, Brevik, Norway. Came to Utah Oct. 8, 1866, Andrew H. Scott company.
Married Inger Anderson July 23, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Paul Anderson and Chartay Hoganson, both of Dagsdorp, Sweden, ploneers 1862, oxteam company). She was born April 10, 1849. Famlly home Lake Vlew, Utah. High priest; ward teacher; missionary to Norway 1897-99. Worked on Salt Lake and St. George temples; assisted In construction of railroad Into Utah. Early settler at Lake View. Farmer and stockralser.
WILLIES, IRA JONES (son of Eleazar Willles and Achsa Jones of New York). Born Jan. 21, 1812, In New York. Came to Utah 1847 with advance party of Mormon Battallon. Marrled Melissa Lott (Smith) May 18, 1849, Salt Lake
City (daughter of Cornelius P. Lott and Permelia Darrow, widow of Joseph Smith). She was born Jan. 9, 1824, on Luzerne Plalns, N. Y., and came to Utah 1848. Thelr chll- dren: Ira Pratt and Achsa Permella, died; Cornellus John, kliled Dec. 5, 1863; Polly Melissa, m. William Wheeler Clark; Lyman Benjamin, m. Sarah Ann Munn; Steven Eleazer, m. Matilda Hall; m. Sopha Clark; m. Malinda Shelton; Sarah Amanda, m. Albert King Mulliner. Family home Lehi, Utah.
Eider. Farmer. Died Dec. 5, 1863.
WILLIS, JOSHUA THOMAS (son of Merrill Willis and Margaret Cherry, former of North Carolina), Born Dec. 12, 1818, in Gallatin county, Ill. Came to Utah in September, 1847, captain of ten in John Taylor company.
Married Sarah Melissa Dodge (daughter of Erastus and Melissa Dodge), who was born June 7, 1827, and came to Utah Sept. 29, 1847, Edward Hunter company. Their chll- dren: Joshua T. b. Nov. 3, 1849, m. Marlah Duffin May 31, 1870; Merrill E. b. Jan. 28, 1851, m. Cedenia Bagley May 31, 1870; Sarah M. b. May 27, 1852, m. Fred Mullens 1872; Mary D. b. Aug. 2, 1853; Mary H. b. Aug. 14, 1854; Henry T. b. Oct. 21, 1855, m. Kathleen Dykes 1876; Joseph S. b. Oct. 23, 1856; Martha E. b. Oct. 13, 1857, m. Mathew Batty 1874; John M. b. Dec. 13, 1858; Lavina L. b. May 18, 1860, m. Joseph Rodgers 1876; Maria M. b. July 25, 1861; Mary Agnes b. Dec. 31, 1862; Irena Rebecca b. May 22, 1864; Rosellah b. May 26, 1865; Rozilpha b. Oct. 19, 1867; George Albert b. Aug. 11, 1870.
Married Dosba Cherry 1841, who died 1845. Their only child dled.
Married Ellen Oldridge 1864, Salt Lake City, who was born Feb. 1, 1830, In Berkshire, Eng. Their children: Hyrum A. b. April 12, 1865, m. Lola Peirce; Richard M. b. Jan. S, 1867, m. Adelia Buchanan 1889; Franklin J. b. March 18, 1869, m. Elizabeth Kay.
Settled at Provo, Utah, 1849, where he later served as sheriff; moved to Cedar City 1853; founded Toquerville 1858. Set apart bishop of that ward Nov. 18, 1861; coun- selor to Blshop Isaac Hlgbee. Veteran Walker, Black Hawk and Navajo Indian wars. Moved to Arizona 1879.
WILLIS, MERRILL E. (son of Joshua T. Willis and Sarah Melissa Dodge). Born Jan. 28, 1851, Provo, Utah.
Marrled Cedenla Bagley May 31, 1870 (daughter of Daniel Bagley and Mary Wood), who was born Nov. 22, 1854. Grantsville, Tooele Co., Utah. Thelr children: Merrill E. b. Aug. 18, 1871, m. Sarah C. Kay 1889; Thomas H. b. Dec. 8, 1873; Samuel B. b. Aug. 13, 1876, m. Mary J. Wayment 1901; Mary b. June 25, 1880; Lily b. Sept. 1881, m. A. L. Russell 1896; Cedenia b. Sept. 24, 1885, m. C. Wayment 1905; Daniel B. b. Nov. 15, 1889, m. Vlola Brown 1909; Joseph E. b. July 29, 1893; Emanuel B. b. July 16, 1896.
Ordained teacher Aprll 25, 1866; prlest Feb. 2, 1869; elder May 31, 1870; bishop Taylor ward, Arizona, 1882; seventy Dec. 14, 1884; high priest Nov. 16, 1885; superintendent of Sunday school and president of Y. M. M. I. A. for several years. Went with parents to Cedar City, Iron Co., Utah, 1853; moved to Toquerville 1858; to Arlzona 1878; to New Mexico 1894; returned to Warren, Weber Co., Utah. Minuteman in Indian wars under Col. J. D. L. Peirce.
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