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BAILEY, FRANCIS WILLIAM (son of Francls William Bal- ley and Eliza Smith of Southampton, Eng.). Born Aug. 6, 1840, at Ferham, Hantshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 17, 1862, Henry Miller company.
Married Annie Eliza Ingram Aprll, 1862, at Southampton, Eng. (daughter of George Ingram and Caroline Tapper of Southampton). She was born Nov. 15, 1833. Their chil- dren: Francis Tracy, m. Rachel Whittaker: Mary Harriet, m. George Richmond; Owen A., m. Mary Strong; William Esau, m. Esther Faust; Jacob Ralph, m. Della Mcknight; m. Polly Paramore; Samuel Charles, m. Eliza A. Paramore. Family home Sait Lake City, Utah.
Elder. Formerly a sea captain. Followed varlous occu- pations in Utah.
BAILEY, FRANCIS TRACY (son of Francis William Bailey and Annie Eliza Ingram). Born April 16, 1863, Peterson, Utah.
Married Rachel Whittaker, Dec. 16. 1885, at Logan, Utah (daughter of Isaac Whittaker and Betsy Gallent of Man- chester and Norwich, Eng.). She was born Sept. 23, 1866. Only child: Hazei L. b. June 6, 1890, m. George Anderson. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Seventy; missionary to England 1899 and 1901; president Y. M. M. I. A. of 15th and 24th wards; Sunday school teacher in 16th ward. Special policeman; notary public. Formerly a sailor; railroad brakeman; yardmaster and conductor on all rallroads operating in Utah. Later practiced medicine.
BAILEY, JAMES WATSON (son of James Balley and Mary Ann Tucker of Kanesville, Ill.). He was born Aug. 2, 1850. Came to Utah July, 1851.
Married Nancy Ann Borrson Sept. 19, 1874 (daughter of Nieis Henry Borrson and Johanna Nielson). She was born Jan. 7, 1857, at Spanish Fork, Utah. Their children: James Henry b. Dec. 9, 1875, died; Nettie Ann b. June 25, 1877, m. Ferdinand Oleson; Elonora b. May 28, 1879, d. 1892; Elmira b. May 16, 1882, m. Albert Johnson; John Volney b. Sept. 4, 1896. Family home Spring City, Utah, and Basalt, Idaho.
Settled at Fillmore, Millard county; Indian war veteran; moved to San Pete county 1874: ward teacher there 5 years in Spring Clty; moved to Basalt, Idaho. Farmer.
BAILEY, JOIIN (son of William F. Bailey, born 1779, and Sarah Hackett, born 1779, both at Sheepshead, Leicester- shire, Eng.). He was born April 28, 1807. Came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, with Edward Martin handcart company.
Married Jane Allgood, 1837 (daughter of Langley Allgood and Elizabeth Wakefield). She was born July 4, 1810, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Langley All- good b. March 27, 1838. m. Sarah Andrews Nov. 17, 1861; John b. Nov. 21, 1840, m. Charlotte Shephard; Thomas b. July 1, 1844, d. Sept. 6, 1858; David b. Jan. 11, 1851, m. Elizabeth Blackham.
BAILEY, LANGLEY ALLGOOD (son of John Bailey and Jane Allgood). Born March 27, 1838, Whitwick, Leicestershire, Eng.
Married Sarah Andrews, Nov. 17, 1861, Nephl, Utah (daugh- ter of William Andrews and Ann Wright, ploneers, July, 1860). She was born Jan. 12, 1845, Packington, Eng. Their children: John Wright Andrews b. Sept. 11, 1862, died; Wil- Ilam b. Jan. 29, 1864, m. Kate E. Udall Dec. 10, 1902; Langley Allgood b. April 5. 1866, m. Elva Bigler 1900; Ellzabeth Ann b. April 5, 1868. died; Thomas b. Nov. 7, 1869, m. Mary Elea- nor Chapman May 31, 1900; Sarah Ann, b. Jan. 15, 1872, m. George A. Allen July 12, 1893; Mary Jane b. April 7, 1874, m. Fred M. Beck, Jan. 17, 1900: Rosey Alice b. July 17, 1876, m. H. Lee Boyer, June 18, 1902; Catherine b. May 7, 1879, m. William Alvin Bowles, Nov. 17, 1910; Henry Andrews b. July 2, 1881, died; George Ernest b. Oct. 4, 1884, died; Bertha b. Oct. 17, 1886.
Married Sarah Emma Warner, April 5, 1883, Salt Lake City (daughter of William H. Warner and Elizabeth An- drews). She was born April 25, 1864, Nephi, Utah, and died Aug. 1, 1904. Their children: William Henry b. Feb. 13, 1888, m. Maggie May Peacock, Aug. 27, 1910; Elizabeth b. April 5, 1892, died; Wilford b. Aug. 20, 1893; Reed Warner b. Jan. 29, 1896; Pearl b. Dec. 8, 1899.
High priest; missionary to England; tithing clerk 21 years; superintendent Sunday schools of Nephi 11 years; superin- tendent Juab stake Sunday schools 7 years; seventy in 49th quorum; high councilor; school trustee 1877-1879.
BAILEY, JOHN (son of John Bailey and Mary Noon of Mill Lane, Lelcestershire, Eng.), Born Jan. 10, 1830, in Leices- tershire. Came to Utah Sept. 3, 1852, Abraham O. Smoot company.
Married Ellzabeth Milnes June 16, 1849, Bradford, York- shire, Eng. (daughter of Edward and Betsey Milnes of Bradford, pioneers 1852, Abraham O. Smoot company). She was born Feb. 11, 1830, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: John H., m. Sophia Ann Needham; Mary Elizabeth, m. Fred Taylor; Martha, m. Heber C. Caine; Sarah Ann, m. Joseph Arthur; William Edward, Charles Albert, and Alfred Milnes-latter three dled. Family home Salt Lake City.
Teacher; home missionary; worked on bullding of Salt Lake Temple. Took part in Echo canyon trouble. Assisted in taking out provisions to belated handcart companies. Settled at Springville 1858 and conducted co-op. store. Dled March 24, 1887, Salt Lake City.
BAILEY, JOHN HENRY (son of John Bailey and Elizabeth Milnes). Born Nov. 22, 1850, Bradford, Eng. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Sophia Ann Needham Dec. 9, 1872, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Needham and Sarah Ann Booth of Nauvoo, Ill., pioneers 1850). She was born Nov. 24, 1852. Their children: John Henry b. Jan. 10, 1874, m. Marie Ed- wards; Arthur N. b. Aug. 23, 1877; Burt N. b. Jan. 19, 1880; Seymour N. b. May 29, 1882, m. Emma Watson; Pearl Sophia b. May 10, 1889, m. H. B. Clawson. Famlly home Salt Lake City.
Member 124th quorum seventies. Teacher. Helped In building Salt Lake Temple 1865. Merchant since 1865.
BAILEY, JOHN HENRY, JR. (son of John Henry Balley and Sophia Ann Needham). Born Jan. 10, 1874, Salt Lake City.
Married Marie Edwards at Salt Lake City (daughter of George Edwards and Caffy M. Gardy of England, California, and Kansas). She was born Oct. 29, 1876. Their children: Russel b. July 10, 1902; Harold b. July 20, 1906; Virginia Dorothy b. Aug. 2, 1908. Family home Salt Lake City.
Missionary to England 1898-1900.
BAILEY, JOSEPH M. (son of Henry Balley and Emella Read of England). Born Dec. 16. 1842, Buckinghamshire, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 2, 1864, Warren S. Snow company.
Married Ann M. Folker Dec. 21, 1867, Salt Lake City (daughter of John and Mary Folker, pioneers Sept., 1854, Cummings and Dunn company). She was born July 12, 1849. Their children: Joseph Willlam, b. Feb. 17, 1870, m. Mary Orilla Shaw; Matilda E. b. April 11, 1872, m. Gilbert George Wright. Family home Ogden, Utah. Died there March 7, 1875.
BAILEY, JOSEPH WILLIAM (son of Joseph M. Balley and Ann M. Folker). He was born Feb. 17, 1870, Plaln City, Weber county, Utah.
Married Mary Orilla Shaw March 25, 1891, Ogden, Utah (daughter of John Shaw, born Feb. 17, 1850, in Salt Lake City, and Julia Barker of Ogden, Utah). She was born Aug. 27, 1870. Only child: Ruth Ann b. Nov. 27, 1897. Famlly home Ogden, where he dled Sept. 7, 1912.
BAINBRIDGE, FRED NANCE, came to Utah In 1847.
Married Elizabeth Hendricks in 1847 at Salt Lake City (daughter of Jas. Hendricks and Elizabeth Doris, pioneers 1847). Only child: James Wesley, m. Sarah J. Lewis.
BAINBRIDGE. JAMES WESLEY (son of Fred Nance Bain- bridge and Elizabeth Hendricks). Born Oct. 21, 1848, Salt Lake City.
Married Sarah J. Lewis Sept. 7, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of Wm. Crawford Lewis and Sarah J. Veach, of Richmond, Lewiston and Bear Lake, Utah). She was born April 9, 1854. Their children; James Wesley b. Oct. 15, 1875, m. Eugenia Strong; Jennie b. Sept. 23, 1877, m. Arthur Gif- ford; Libbie b. Ang. 2, 1879, m. Fred B. Sommers; Wm. C. b. Jan. 23, 1881, m. Rachel Patterson; Leonard L. b. Nov. 4, 1883; Vesta C. b. May 3, 1891, m. Orrin Robinson; Nettie b. Jan. 3, 1898.
BAIR, JOHN (son of Adam Bair, born March 12, 1785, and Catherine Bowermaster, born Feb. 5. 1785, both of Penn- sylvania). He was born Nov. 26, 1810, Somerset, Pa. Came to Utah 1850, oxteam company.
Married Lucinda Owen (Tyler), In Ohio (daughter of Abel and Betsy Owen, latter a pioneer). She was born In New York. Their children: Elizabeth, m. William King; Be- linda Jane, m. Robert Wall; Amanda, m. George Sharp; Delos, m. Nancy Jane Kent; Dolores, d. infant; Emma b. Feb. 14, 1854, m. Dennis A. Winn; Marion, d. infant; Meriam, m. Jeff Sharp; m. Robert Tartar; m. Jeff Edmundson; m. Jack Doran. Family home Kaysville, Utah.
Married Jerusha Ann Richardson (Card), (daughter of Samuel Richardson). She was born in Massachusetts, and died March 11, 1861. Their children: Joseph b. Oct. 25, 1848, died; Hyrum b. Nov. 16, 1850, m. Mary E. Van Orden Nov. 26, 1871; Francis Adam b. Feb. 28, 1853, m. Marie Brower Feb. 17, 1873; Samuel John b. Dec. 20, 1856, died; George Orton b. Jan. 17, 1858, m. Valeria Richardson 1882. Famlly home Farmington, Utah.
Built and operated the first ferryboat In Utah on the Bear river, he also built the first saw mill In Davis county. Set- tled at Richmond 1859. Took part in Echo canyon war. High prlest. Indian war veteran. Shoemaker; lawyer; farmer, and stockraiser. Dled Oct. 11, 1884.
Lucinda Owen (first wife) was widow of Lumus Tyler. Their children: Lola, m. John Richardson; Louisa, m. Thomas Tidwell.
BAIR, HYRUM (son of John Bair and Jerusha Ann Rich- ardson). Born Nov. 16, 1850, Farmington, Utah.
Married Mary E. Van Orden Nov. 26, 1871, Richmond, Utah (daughter of Peter Edmund Van Orden and Martha Ann Knight), who was born Oct. 30, 1852, Kaysville, Utah. Their children: Hyrum Lester b. Sept. 29, 1872, m. Harriet A. Skidmore June 9, 1897; John Francis b. July 15, 1875, m. Annie Spackman Dec. 5, 1900; George Edmund b. Aug. 29, 1877, m. Maud Hill Jan. 4, 1905; Amelia A. b. Nov. 10, 1879, m. William Sorensen March 4, 1908; Charles Henry b. July 23, 1881, d. Aug. 11, 1881; Mary Ellen b. July 8, 1882, d.
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April 20, 1888; Julian Alvin b. March 9. 1885, m. Ida K. Wal- ters Oct. 10, 1906; Clara May b. June 24, 1888, m. Aivin John- son Nov. 23, 1910; Mattie Marla b. April 14, 1890, m. Ray C. Rich Sept. 20, 1911; Milton Earl b. Oct. 25, 1892; Julia Va- leria b. Oct. 15, 1895. Family home Richmond, Utah.
BAIRD, ALEXANDER (son of Robert Baird and Agnes Bell of Glasgow, Scotland). Born Jan. 10, 1832, Paisley, Scotland. Came to Utah Oct. 4, 1863, Thomas E. Ricks com- pany.
Married Sarah DeLacey April 10, 1860, In Boston (daugh- ter of Felix DeLacey of Dublin, Ireland). She was born May 18, 1839. Their children: Agnes and Alexander, died; Willlam DeLacey m. Charlotte M. Keller July 23, 1884; Sarah Theresa, m. Felix Smout; Mary Ellen b. Oct. 28, 1867, m. J. M. Kciler, Jr., 1883; Peter, m. Hannah Peterson 1890; Martha, m. Albert Balley. Family home Brigham City, Utah.
Sheriff and deputy sheriff for twenty years; watchman.
BAIRD, BRIGHAM YOUNG (son of Samuel Baird and Ma- tlida Rutledge of St. Joseph, Mo.). Born Feb. 6, 1846, in Alabama. Came to Utah 1863.
Married Margarct Elizabeth Allen Sept. 26, 1872, Salt Lake City (daughter of Lewis Allen and Elizabeth Alexander of Andrew county, Mo., pioneers Aug. 3, 1862, Independent ox- team company). She was born Jan. 20, 1852. Their chil- dren: Matilda Elizabeth, m. John R. Harris; Brigham Young, Jr., m. Malvina Parker; Louis; Ncilie, m. Charles R. Pugh; Lois, m. Ira Hcaton; Samuel; Alma, dled; Effa; Willlam Junior. Family home Kanab, Utah.
Bishop's counselor, member high council. Kanab city councilman. Farmer and sheepraiser. Died Nov. 6, 1889.
BAIRD, JAMES HYRUM (son of Samuei Balrd and Matilda Rutledge of St. Joseph, Mo.). Born Feb. 5, 1848, Quincy, Ill. Came to Utah 1864, with an oxteam company.
Married Fanny Sessions March 7, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of Perrigrine Sessions and Emmerette Loveland, ploneers 1847 and 1850, respectively). She was born Oct. 25, 1855. Their chlidren: Sylvia b. May 4, 1871, died; Hyrum b. April 4, 1873; Perry b. Aug. 6, 1874, died; Minnle b. Feb. 9, 1876, m. Daniel H. Walker; Chioe b. Aug. 10, 1877, m. James A. Lee; Zina b. Jan. 10, 1879, m. John Reed; Asa b. May 24, 1880, m. Winnie Kirkman; Ellza Jane b. Aug. 17, 1881; Wal- ter b. March 10, 1883, m. Amella Tree; Emmerette b. June 15, 1885, died; Chester b. Nov. 14, 1887, dled; Chancy b. Jan. 31, 1890; Clarence b. Jan. 6, 1892; Amelia b. May 21, 1893; Samuel b. Nov. 25, 1894; James Sessions b. June 27, 1897; Joseph Reese b. Aug. 4, 1899.
Married Margaret Eilen Randall July 8, 1880, Salt Lake City, Utah (daughter of Alfred Jason Randall and Mar- garet Harley of Ohio, ploneers with an oxteam company). She was born March 31, 1858. Their children: Alice b. July 31, 1881, dled; Wilford b. Oct. 17, 1882, m. Gertrude E. Luck; Margaret b. Dec. 6, 1884, m. George Henry Evans; Myron b. Nov. 27, 1886, died; Orrin Randaii b. Sept. 27, 1888; Edwin b. Jan. 8, 1892; Matilda b. Oct. 8, 1894, died; Abner Harley b. Sept. 17, 1897; Chestina b. Nov. 14, 1899; Ruby b. March 4, 1902. Famliles resided at Syracuse, Davis county, Utah.
Seventy; high priest. Crossed plains three times for im- migrants. Black Hawk Indian war veteran. School trustee at Centerville, Utah. Blacksmith and farmer. Died Feb. 8, 1910.
BAIRD (BYARD), ROBERT E. (son of James Baird and Eiiz-, abeth Erwing of Londonderry, Ireland). Born May 15, 1817, in Londonderry. Came to Utah July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company.
Married Hannah McCuliough July 23, 1840 (daughter of John McCullough and Sarah Rogers), who was born Dec. 10, 1817, and came to Utah Sept. 1847. Their children: John b. May 2, 1841, m. Mary Ann Heath 1867; Joseph b. Dec. 1, 1846, died; Eilen b. June 1, 1848, m. William Bishop 1864; Robert b. Dec. 27, 1850, m. Emma J. Taylor, 1875; Han- nah b. Sept. 5, 1854, m. Conrad Lyman April 11, 1891. Fam- ily home Salt Lake City and Weber county, Utah.
Married Jane Hadley 1857, Salt Lake City (daughter of Richard Hadley and Mary Shooter, pioneers respectively Oct. 3 and Sept. 25, 1855, Richard Ballantyne company). She was born Aprii 8, 1835, in Herefordshire, Eng. Their children: James b. April 25, 1858, m. Charlotte Lund Nov. 4, 1882; Ellza b. May 7, 1860, m. Heber Tayior Jan. 5, 1883; Jane b. March 28, 1862, m. Edward Perkins Oct. 5, 1884; John b. Feb. 17, 1864; Hannah b. Aug. 1, 1866, d. 1868; Hannah Mary b. Nov. 22, 1868, m. Samuel Merrill 1895; Mary b. Feb. 9, 1871, m. Delbert Merrill March 13, 1901; Caroline b. Oct. 23, 1874, m. William Layman Aprli 7, 1894.
Marrled Mary Hadley 1858, Sait Lake City (daughter of Richard Hadiey and Mary Shooter), who was born April 20, 1837, in Herefordshire, Eng. Their children: Mary Ann b. June 2, 1859, m. Eiljah Allen 1879; Elizabeth b. Sept. 27, 1860, m. Isaac Wlison 1880; William b. Aprii 7, 1862, m. Sarah E. Hadley 1885; Ellen b. April 20, 1864, m. Cyrus Ken- nedy 1885; Jannett b. April 16, 1866, m. Isaac Alired Dec. 27, 1886; Robert b. Sept. 27, 1867; Joseph b. May 19, 1869,
m. Margaret Fleid Nov. 10, 1899; Franklin b. May 5, 1871, m. Zina McBride 1895; Josephine b. July 28, 1874, dled. Familles resided Lynne Ward, Weber county, Utah.
Justlce of peace; city councilman Ogden. President 53rd quorum seventies; president Lynn district.
BAIRD, JOHN (son of Robert E. Baird and Hannah Mc- Cullough). Born May 2, 1841, Westchester, Pa.
Married Mary Ann Heath 1867 at Ogden, Utah, who was born in England. Thelr children: John; Elilott; Alvin, died; Mary Ann, m. James Monroe; Amy, In. Stephen Brown- Ing. Family home Soda Springs, Idaho.
Eider; seventy.
BAIRD, JOHN (son of Robert E. Balrd and Jane Hadley). Born Feb. 17, 1864, Lynn Ward, Utah.
BAKER, BENJAMIN (son of Thomas Potter Baker and Polly (or Mary) Tanner of Charleston, Montgomery county, N. Y.). Born March 26, 1796, Charleston, N. Y. Came to Utah Oct. 19, 1848, Amasa M. Lyman company.
Married Abigail Kruzen Taylor Feb. 1821, Albion, Oswego county, N. Y. (daughter of Thomas Taylor and Mary Rosina Shoulder of that place). She was born March 28, 1801, and died June 19, 1847. Their children: William Taylor; Mary Rosina, m. Nathan Tanner; Susan Eliza; Edward Orlando; Zarilda Jane, m. Emery Barrus; Chancy Leroy. Family home Montrose, Lee county, wa, and Grantsville, Utah.
BAKER, BENJAMIN WALTER. He was born Aug. 30, 1830, London, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 28, 1851, John Brown com- pany.
Married Sarah Ann Woodford 1861 (daughter of Charles Woodford), who was born 1845 In England. Their chil- dren: Benjamin Charles, b. Nov. 5, 1862, m. Lucy Evans; Sarah Elizabeth b. Sept. 6, 1864, m. Henry Checketts; James Edward b. Sept. 4, 1866. Family home Slatervlile, Utah, and Franklin, Idaho.
BAKER, BENJAMIN CHARLES (son of Benjamin Walter Baker and Sarah Ann Woodford). Born Nov. 5, 1862, Slater- ville, Utah.
Married Lucy Evans June 2, 1881, Eagle Rock, Idaho (daughter of John D. Evans and Margaret Haries, who came to Utah 1878). She was born June 13, 1865, In Wales. Their children: Ellzabeth Ann b. Oct. 17, 1882, m. J. R. Du- rant Dec. 17, 1902; Margaret Lucy b. March 20, 1885, m. Charles Lund March 20, 1903; Charles Walter b. Jan. 15, 1887; Zelma b. Jan. 28, 1889, m. James Naylor Oct. 1906; Lucilla b. Jan. 2, 1892, m. Alma Hancock Sept. 2, 1909; Har- old E. b. April 20, 1896; John Raynoid b. April 7, 1898. Family home Franklin, Idaho.
Second counselor to the president of the Y. M. M. I. A.
BAKER, GEORGE (son of John Baker and Mary Hayes of England). Born 1819 in England. Came to Utah Aug. 27, 1860, Daniel Robinson company.
Married Mary Baker 1840, in England (daughter of Thomas Baker), who was born 1819 and dled 1847. Thelr children: Thomas b. Jan. 21, 1841, m. Martha Ann Larson; Ann b. 1843, m. Willlam Lang; Harriet b. 1845, died.
Married Mary Ann Randall 1848, who was born 1819 in England. Came to Utah 1860. Their children: George b. 1849, died; Merrilda, died; Eliza Jane b. 1855, m. Frederick W. Jones; Mary E. b. 1857, m. William Terry; Willlam Ben- jamin b. 1862, m. Elizabeth Larson (deceased) and Delia Maudsley.
First counselor to President Bristol (Eng.) branch; president Chanceville (N. J.) branch 1858. Settled at St. George. Died there in 1887.
BAKER, THOMAS (son of George Baker and Mary Baker). Born Jan. 21, 1841. Came to Utah Sept. 7, 1859, Horton D. Halght company.
Married Martha Ann Larson 1866, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Lars Larson and Mary Bellows), who was born 1849 at Council Bluffs. Their children: Thomas Henry b. 1866, m. Fedonla Lloyd; George b. 1869, died; Benjamin b. 1872, m. Samantha Mangum; Mary b. 1874 and Willlam b. 1876, dled; Alfred b. 1879, m. Mary Chidester; Frederick W. b. 1882, m. Lida Combs; Phiilp b. 1884, m. Maud Stringham; Martin Alfonzo b. 1886; Reuben b. 1888, died.
Farmer. Settled at St. George 1862; moved to Pine Val- ley 1867 and to Thurber, Wayne county, 1889. High priest.
BAKER, SIMON (son of Benjamin Baker, born Oct. 26, 1780, Leyden, Mass., and Rebecca Thorn, born May 12, 1786). Born Oct. 18, 1811, at West Winfield, Herkimer county, N. Y. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1847, Jedediah M. Grant com- pany.
Marrled Mercy Young Dec. 21, 1829 (daughter of Abiathar Young and Lydla French of Winfield, N. Y.). She was born Jan. 27, 1807. Their children: Jarvis Young b. Nov. 13, 1830, m. Rachel Richards Dec. 25, 1864; Amenzo White b. June 9, 1832, m. Agnes Steele Nov. 19, 1864; Aibert Mowry b. Oct. 3, 1833, m. Jane Maria Curtis and Jane Coon; Betsie b. Jan. 24. 1835, m. John Topham; George Washington b. Sept. 9, 1837, m. Agnes Richards Jan. 18, 1861; Joseph b. Aug. 15, 1839, m. Lucy A. Pack; Rebecca b. June 9, 1841, m.
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Suellen Marion Johnson July 26, 1862; Mary b. July 3, 1843; Sarah b. July 3, 1843, m. William C. Farnsworth. Family home Sait Lake City.
Married Charlotte Leavitt April 8, 1845 (daughter of Wire Leavitt and Abigail Cole). She was born Dec. 5, 1818. Thelr children: Abigall b. Jan. 7, 1846, m. Thomas Matthews June 17, 1865; Benjamin b. Juiy 6, 1847, m. Margaret A. Rowe; Chariotte b. April 5, 1849, m. William Longstroth; Simon b. Nov. 20, 1850, died; Phoebe b. Aug. 27, 1852, died; Wiear b. July 20, 1854, m. Electa Haws; Samuel Leavitt b. June 26, 1856, m. Annie Leavitt; Hannah b. Dec. 28, 1857, m. Wliiiam Willie; Jeremiah b. June 18, 1860, m. Mary T. Lemmon. Familles resided Salt Lake and Mendon, Cache county, Utah.
Married Elizabeth Staples March 18, 1853 (daughter of James Staples and Sarah Limerick, who were married April 12, 1831, in England). She was born Jan. 8, 1838. . Their children: Sarah Ann b. Aug 19, 1854; James Staples b. Aug. 25, 1856, m. Loulsa Stapies and Elizabeth Cunningham; Elizabeth b. July 8, 1858, m. Spencer D. Shumway Oct. 23, 1877; Maria b. Nov. 8, 1860, m. Merlin T. Stone Jan. 17, 1878; Mercy b. July 15, 1863, dled.
Married Ann Stapies Feb. 10, 1857, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of James Staples and Sarah Limerick), who was born April 3, 1832, Cheltenham, Eng. Only child: Henry b. Jan. 2, 1858, m. Isabei Dennet.
Married Amy Walker May 20, 1853 (daughter of David Walker and Ann Bennett); no children.
Said to have made first molasses in Utah. Colonist to Carson Valley, Nev .; served in Echo Canyon war. Dled Oct. 22, 1863.
BAKER, ALBERT MOWRY (son of Simon Baker and Mercy Young). Born Oct. 3, 1833, Pomfort, N. Y. Came to Utah 1847 with parents.
Married Jane Maria Curtis Dec. 25, 1854, Salt Lake City (daughter of Charies Curtis and Sarah Wright), who was born Nov. 14, 1835.
Married Jane Coon Aprii 11, 1865, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Abraham Coon and Ellzabeth Wilson). Thelr chil- dren: Jane Marla, m. Samuel G. Spencer; Albert Mowry, m. Alice Barnes; Sarah Elizabeth; Charies Henry, m. Char- lotte L. Ladle; Abraham Coon, m. Lolo Pratt; Laura, m. James P. Jensen; Jesse Simon; Edna.
President 28th quorum seventles; ward teacher; home missionary. Made two trips to Florence, Neb., for imml- grants. Went to Carson, Nev., to assist In settling that country. Captain In Utah militia. Justice of peace. Farmer and stockraiser. Died Sept. 3, 1909, Mendon, Utah.
BAKER, GEORGE WASHINGTON (son of Simon Baker and Mercy Young). Born Sept. 9, 1837, Pomfort, N. Y. Came to Utah 1847.
Married Agnes Richards Jan. 18, 1861, Mendon, Cache county, Utah (daughter of John Richards and Agnes Hill, pioneers 1851, Luman Shurtliff company). She was born Nov. 1, 1843, Nauvoo, Ill. Their children: George Washing- ton, Jr. b. Oct. 9, 1862, m. Oraiie M. Atwood; Mary Emma b. July 30, 1864, m. Jens Jenson Dec. 18, 1885; Julia b. Aug. 3. 1866, m. F. R. Christensen Aug. 24, 1887; Joseph Albert b. March 30, 1869, m. Alice H. Hinckley July 18, 1904; Lucy Agnes b. June 2, 1871, m. Charles A. Johnson April 27, 1891; John Simon b. June 9, 1873, d. Aug. 10, 1908; Wiliard b. June 26, 1876, m. Lena E. Foster Feb. 16, 1907; Lyman b. May 17, 1878, m. Edith Lant April 23, 1901; Celestla b. Sept. 1, 1881, m. William Howell Nov. 12, 1903; Olive b. July 18, 1885, m. H. Sumner Hatch June 30, 1909; Seth b. Aug. 11, 1887.
Missionary to Snake Indians 1853-54; served in Echo Canyon war. Went from Sait Lake City to Mendon, Utah. 1860. First mayor of Mendon 1870; aiso justice of peace.
BAKER, GEORGE WASHINGTON, JR. (son of George Wash- Ington Baker and Agnes Richards). Born Oct. 9, 1862, Men- don, Utah.
Married Oralie Mellssa Atwood June 24, 1897 (daughter of Willlam Atwood and Sarah Jane Wade), who was born Oct. 7, 1869, Salt Lake City. Thelr children: George Loweli b. June 3, 1899; Oralie Virginia b. Oct. 9, 1901; Dorothy Alleen b. Sept. 7, 1907.
Physiclan; president State Medical Society 1902-04; sani- tary Inspector 1900; graduate Rush Medlcai College, Chi- cago.
BAKER, JOSEPH (son of Simon Baker and Mercy Young). Born Aug. 15, 1839, Montrose, Lee county, Iowa.
Married Lucy A. Pack July 10, 1859, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of John Pack and Lucy Ives, pioneers 1847). She was born June 22, 1837, and died April 16, 1874, Mendon, Utah. Their children: Joseph Linden b. March 22, 1860, d. Jan. 10, 1880; Jesse Merrit b. Nov. 11, 1861, m. Sarah Ann Dowdle; Simon Pack b. Jan. 3, 1864, d. Juiy 9, 1888, m. Sarah J. Bas- sett; John Rupert b. Nov. 29, 1865, m. Sarah J. Bassett; Lucy Amelia b. Oct. 22, 1867, m. Albert W. Raybould; Charlotte Eleanor b. June 16, 1869, m. David T. Owens; Tamzon Louella b. Feb. 22, 1871, m. Ernest Jennings; Ward Eaton b. Jan. 15, 1873, d. Aug. 10, 1873; George C. b. Aprli 10, 1874, d. same day.
Marrled Mary Alice Morgan (daughter of Thomas Morgan and Ann Roberts), who was born March 6, 1855, Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales. Thelr children: Mary Elizabeth b. April 28, 1876, d. Feb. 22, 1877; Thomas Morgan b. March 27, 1877; Albert Marvin b. June 20, 1879; Richard Morgan b. Dec. 24, 1880; Annle Marla b. Oct. 30, 1882; Allce b. March 20, 1884, m. Ferris E. Jones; Davld M. b. Nov. 2, 1885, m. Gladys B. Crompton July 17, 1911; Wiillam Melvin b. March 12, 1887; Alma b. June 12, 1889; Fiorence Geneva b. March
22, 1891, d. April 16, 1896; Hazel May b. May 30, 1893; Mar- garet Edna b. Oct. 7, 1895, d. Nov. 25, 1909; Mary Geneva Morris (adopted) b. Sept. 23, 1901. Family home Brigham, Utah.
Settled in Iron county, Utah, 1850; moved to Carson Val- ley, Nev., shortly afterward, and to Cache valley In 1855. President of elders' quorum. Coroner of Cache county, 1894; justice of peace 16 years.
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