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Farmer and stockraiser. Died in September, 1877.
BENNION, SAMUEL ROBERTS (son of John Bennlon and Esther Wainwright). Born Nov. 10, 1842, Nauvoo, Iil. Came to Utah Oct. 3, 1847, John Taylor company.
Married Mary Panter Sept. 1866, at Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of William Panter and Lucy Lowe of Bedfordshire, Eng.). She was born Nov. 6, 1846. and came to Utah Sept. 1, 1860, John Smith company. Their children: Enos b. Jan. 26, 1868, m. Jane Mackay; Nora, m. Thomas W. Dimond; Laura; Edith; Elizabeth; Hattie, died; Mary Esther, m. R. W. Stringfellow; Ethel; Ciyde H.
Married Agnes Thompson Aug. 16, 1879, Salt Lake City (daughter of Joseph Thompson of Doncaster, and Ann Grayson of Sheffield, Eng., pioneers 1852). She was born Nov. 2, 1857. Their children: John b. Oct. 21, 1880, m. Mary Goodman; Vilate b. Nov. 7, 1882; Samuel Roberts, Jr. b. Aug. 16, 1884; Cora b. Aug. 17, 1887, died; Ashley b. July 31, 1890. Family home Vernal, Utah.
Missionary to St. Louis and Illinois 1866-67, and to Eng- land 1883-85; president Uinta stake 1887-1906; member 7th quorum seventies. President bank of Vernal; president Vernai Miiiing & Light company.
BENNION, DAVID (son of John Bennion and Esther Birch). Born Feb. 1, 1865, Vernon, Utah.
Married Ciara Pehrson Feb. 19, 1891, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of Peter A. Pehrson and Christina Peterson of Vernon, Utah, pioneers 1853). She was born Jan. 16, 1869. Their children: Merriil b. July 7, 1894; Gladys b. Dec. 4, 1896; Jenness b. May 3, 1899; Edna b. March 12, 1902; Carol b. Aug. 10, 1905; Stanley b. March 10, 1907; Clara Ida b. Aug. 21, 1910.
Missionary to southern states 1887-89; president seventies at Grantsville. Moved to Uinta county, Utah, 1901. Ward clerk Vernai; stake superintendent Y. M. M. I. A .; high councilor; bishop Vernal 2d ward; counselor in presidency of Uinta stake. Mayor of Vernal. Assistant cashier of Vernal bank; president Ashley Lumber company.
BENNION, OWEN (son of John Bennion and Esther Birch). Born March 15, 1869, Long Valley, Lincoln county, Nev.
Married Anna Sophia Eig at Salt Lake City (daughter of Knute August Elg and Johanna Forsline of Vernon, Utah), she was born Nov. 29, 1873, St. John, Utah. Their children: Lois b. Aug. 9, 1893; Hazel b. Jan. 31, 1895; Verna b. Nov. 22, 1897; Birch Forrest b. Jan. 26, 1899; Evan Owen b. Nov. 29, 1901. Family resided Vernon, Taylorsville and Roose- velt, Utah.
High priest; bishop's counselor; ward teacher; president Y. M. M. I. A. at Vernon, Utah. Justice of peace at Vernon. President Dry Gulch Irrigation company; director Roosevelt Mercantile and Rooseveit Realty company. Farmer and stockraiser.
BENSON, EZRA TAFT (son of John Benson and Chloe Taft of Mendon, Worcester county, Mass). Born Feb. 22, 1811, at Mendon, Mass. Came to Utah Juiy 24, 1847, captain sec- ond ten, Brigham Young first division, and on Aug. 2 with Porter Rockwell, returned to meet the Incoming Immigrant trains with mail, and a special letter from President Young. Having performed their mission they returned and on the Big Sandy met the memorable expedition east-bound for Winter Quarters, headed by President Young, and returned east with the caravan. The following year, May 7, 1848, with part of his numerous family he joined the exodus for Utah that left Winter Quarters practically uninhabited.
Married Pamelia Andrus Jan. 1, 1832 (daughter of Jona- than Harvey Andrus and Lucina Parsons, married July 16, 1807). She was born Oct. 21, 1809, and came to Utah in 1848. Their children: Chloe Jane; Adin Parsons; Jonathan; Har- vey; Charies Taft; Emma Parsons b. Feb. 28, 1842, m. Boli- var Roberts; Isabelia b. March 9, 1846, m. William Goodwin; Chariotte Taft b. July 4, 1851, m. W. S. Narcross.
Married Adeline Brooks Andrus April 27, 1844, Nauvoo, Ill. (daughter of Jonathan Harvey Andrus and Lucina Par- sons), who was born March 18, 1813, Windsor, Conn. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1847. Their children: George Taft b. May 1, 1846, m. Louisa Ballif Dec. 20, 1867; Florence Adeline b. Sept.
17, 1851, d. Dec. 24, 1852; Frank b. Oct. 13, 1833, m. Amanda Eiiason.
Married Eliza Perry March 4, 1847, Council Bluffs, Iowa (daughter of John Perry and Grace Ann W. Williams, pio- neers July, 1849). She was born March 30, 1829, and came to Utah 1848 with husband. Their children: Alice Eliza b. Aug. 11, 1848, m. James Goodwin Dec. 20, 1867; John Perry b. Sept. 24, 1849, m. Evalina Haies 1870; Maiina A. b. Sept. 27, 1851, m. Frederick Goodwin 1874; Orion W. b. Oct. 4, 1853, m. Harriet Williams Oct. 16, 1876; Carrie S. b. May 22, 1860, m. William J. J. Price 1890; Abbie Della b. Oct. 16, 1862, m. Hyrum Thatcher 1884; Grace A. b. Jan. 31, 1867, m. John E. Price 1893.
Married Mary Knight (daughter of James Knight and Maria Wallace, pioneers 1852, Edward Hunter company). She was born Jan. 29, 1829, Worcester, Eng. Their children: Louise, m. Charies Bruce; Heber, died; Moroni b. Nov. 5, 1861; Lorenzo T. b. Aug. 3, 1863, m. Margaret A. Morgan March 29, 1884; Joseph b. July 13, 1865, m. Sigrid L. Larson Sept. 24, 1890; Ida b. April 16, 1867, m. Edward Lewis Dec. 30, 1889; Don Carios b. Sept. 29, 1869, m. Lillian Hurst April 26, 1899.
Married Elizabeth Golliaher June 5, 1852, Salt Lake City (daughter of William C. Goliiaher and Elizabeth Orton), who was born Dec. 30, 1831. Their children: Fred Golliaher b. Jan. 17, 1854, m. Clara J. Rice; Brigham Young b. Dec. 17, 1858, m. Margret Ann Adams; Luella b. Nov. 1860, m. Harvey W. Curtis; William C. b. Nov. 1862, m. Ida M. Mason; Hyrum Smith b. May 3, 1864, m. Nana Rice; Edith b. April 22, 1867, m. William B. Parkinson; Lizzie b. Juiy 9, 1869, m. Evan R. Owen.
Married Mary Larsen Sept. 3, 1866 (daughter of Magnus and Mary Larsen), who was born Dec. 19, 1843. Their chii- dren: Walter b. June 17, 1867; Henry T. b. March 19, 1869, m. Selma Lundberg Oct. 4, 1905. Families resided In Salt Lake City and Logan, Utah.
Ordained member high council of the twelve apostles July 16, 1846; president Boston conference 1844-45; missionary in eastern states; missionary to England 1856, and presided over the British mission. In 1864 he, with Apostle Lorenzo Snow, Elders Joseph F. Smith, William W. Cluff and Alma L. Smith were sent on a special mission to the Sandwich Islands to set In order the affairs of the church, which they successfully accomplished, returning In 1865. Took active part in organization of provisional government of Deseret; member house branch of legislature several sessions, 1859- 69. Contractor on Central Pacific. Pre-eminentiy connected with the settlement of Cache valley. Died Sept. 3, 1869, Ogden, Utah.
BENSON, GEORGE TAFT (son of Ezra Taft Benson and Adeline Brooks Andrus). Born May 1, 1846, Garden Grove, Iowa.
Married Louisa Ballif Dec. 20, 1867, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of Serge Louis Baiiif and Elise Lecoultre, pioneers Oct. 28, 1854, Robt. L. Campbell company). She was born Feb. 25, 1850, Lausanne, Switzerland. Their children: Lulu b. March 28, 1869, m. William C. Parkinson Feb. 11, 1887; Ezra Taft b. Aug. 6, 1871, d. Aug. 28, 1871; Elise b. March 10, 1873, m. G. Alfred Aider Oct. 9, 1896; George Taft b. June 24, 1875, m. Sarah Dunkiey Oct. 19, 1898; Serge Ballif b. Oct. 2, 1877, m. Linda Nelson Oct. 2, 1893; Adeline b. July 31, 1879, m. Leo Peck Dec. 20, 1900; Florence (twin to Adeline), m. Stanley Jonasson Jan. 17, 1906; William Kennedy b. Feb. 9, 1882, d. Feb. 28,' 1882; Frank Taft b. April 23, 1883, m. Elizabeth Eames Jan. 27, 1909; Marie b. Juiy 19, 1885, d. March 6, 1890. Famlly resided Logan, Utah and Preston, Idaho.
Sunday school superintendent; high councilcr; counselor bishopric In Preston and Whitney eight years; bishop of Whitney 20 years. Assessor and collector at Logan nine years. Farmer.
BENSON, BRIGHAM YOUNG (son of Ezra Taft Benson and Elizabeth Goliiaher). Born Dec. 17, 1858, Salt Lake City.
Married Margret Ann Adams Dec. 29, 1881, at Logan (daughter of Hugh Adams and Margret Webster, pioneers 1854, Daniel Garn company). She was born June 12, 1860. Their children: Ezra Taft b. Sept. 29, 1882, m. Cynthia Esther Pingree; Afton b. April 7, 1885; Lueila b. June 30, 1887; Vance Hugh b. Jan. 18, 1891; Vernon Brigham b. Jan. 18, 1891. Family home Trenton, Cache county, Utah.
Bishop's counselor; president Trenton Clarkson Milling and Elevator company; director West Cache Canal company; director Lewiston state bank; Director Cache county fair association.
BENSON, JEROME (son of Benjamin Benson and Kazia Messenger, former died 1852, In Pottawattamie county, Iowa, latter came to Utah and died at Springville in 1858; they were married Dec. 15, 1795). He was born Nov. 10,
in New York. Came to Utah 1852, Ezra T. Benson company.
Married Mary Rhodes Oct. 1830, Lafayette, Tippecanoe county, Ind. (daughter of George and Susan Rhodes of La- fayette, Ind., pioneers 1852, Ezra T. Benson company). She was born 1811. Their children: George, died; Susannah, m. James Vance; Eveline, m. Charles C. Olsen; Benjamin, died; Mary, m. John Waiton; Louisa, m. Samuel Brown; Amelia, m. Henry Wiliis; Lovina, m. Paul Van Curen; Jerome Mes- senger, m. Etta -; Alma and Alvey, died. Famlly resided at Springville and Provo, Utah.
Eider. Went to California in 1853. Carpenter and farmer. Died April 17, 1873, San Bernardino, Cal.
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BENSON, NELS (son of Nils Benson, born Sept. 1, 1802, in Tunnersja, and Johannah Johanson. born Feb. 18, 1813, Or- inge, Halland Lan, Sweden). He was born Aug. 23, 1846, Oringe, Halland Lan, Weenga Sogn. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1862, Joseph Horne company.
Married Philindia Eldredge Kofford Dec. 18, 1870 (daugh- ter of Paul E. Kofford and Fanny Merrick, pioneers 1853, Capt. Forsgren company). She was born Feb. 18, 1854, Manti, Sanpete county, Utah. Their chlidren: Fanny Phll- India b. Feb. 16, 1873, d. May 5, 1879; Johannah Icebindia b. May 6, 1875, m. Karl M. Sorenson Aug. 28, 1895; Nels Ernest b. Jan. 24, 1878, m. Annie Frederickson; John Irven b. Nov. 6, 1882, m. Marsha Strate Oct. 23, 1912.
Married Mary A. A. Works June 26, 1890, Manti, Utah (daughter of James Marks Works, pioneer 1847, and Phoebe Jones, pioneer 1854, David Jones company, married Sept. 22, 1858, Salt Lake City). She was born Sept. 22, 1865, Mantl, Utah. Their children: Merrill Lamont b. March 27, 1892; Eiden Works b. Feb. 22, 1895, d. Aug. 5, 1895; Ezei Phebe b. Jan. 24, 1897; Nels Rudger b. July 12, 1898; Edwin LeRoy b. Aprii 21, 1900; Ruth Mirlam b. March 23, 1902; Ruby Rosilla b. March 23, 1902; Eida Mary b. Nov. 5, 1903; Alma Nelden b. Nov. 6, 1905.
Sunday school teacher 42 years; president Y. M. M. I. A. cight years; missionary to Sweden, departing May 12, 1892; honorably released May 3, arrived home May 28, 1894; one of presidents 80th quorum seventies. Member Spring City council ten years. Black Hawk war veteran. Assisted In making first canais, wagon roads and telegraph lines around Spring City. Miner and farmer.
BENSON, JOHN IRVEN (son of Nels Benson and Philindia Eidredge Kofford). Born Nov. 6, 1882, Spring City, Utah. Marrled Marsha Strate Oct. 23, 1912. Family home Ciear Creek, Utah.
Ward clerk; first counselor M. I. A; Sunday school teacher and assistant superintendent; missionary to Sweden 1909- 11. Fireman Utah Fuel company three years.
BENSON, YEPPA. He was born in December, 1795. Came to Utah Oct. 3, 1853.
Married Hannah Hansen. Their children: Minnie b. 1864, m. Christ Lund; Yeppa b. April 1, 1866, m. Catherine Swivel Sept. 25, 1889. Family home Lehi, Utah, where he dled Jan. 1, 1872.
BENSON, YEPPA, JR. (son of Yeppa Benson and Hannah Hansen). Born April 1, 1866, Lehi, Utah.
Marrled Catherine Swlvei Sept. 25, 1889, Logan Utah (daughter of Jacob Swivei and Annie E. Marts). who was born April 1, 1868, Providence, Utah. Their children: Edna Catherine b. Dec. 11, 1890; Clarence Yeppa b. Aug. 27, 1892, m. Nettie Bird Feb. 1, 1911; Aaron Conrad b. Dec. 13, 1894; Yetta Eiverna b. Feb. 18, 1897; Annle Elizabeth b. April 16, 1899; Florence Swivel b. July 6, 1901; Minnie Swivel b. May 19, 1903; Adella Swivei b. April 27, 1906; Thelma Christian b. June 15, 1908. Family home Weston, Idaho.
President 142d quorum seventles; missionary to northern states; choir leader Chicago branch 1904-05; superintend- ent Sunday schoois, Weston, Idaho; bishop Weston ward.
BENZON, ANDREW BECK (son of Andrew Beck Benson of Copenhagen, Denmark). Born 1835, Copenhagen. Came to Utah Sept. 26, 1862, James Wareham company.
Marrled Catherine Wickel Feb. 11, 1862, St. Louis, Mo. (daughter of Harmon Wickel and Elizabeth Rickard of Earl township, Lancaster county, Pa., ploneers 1862, James Wareham company). She was born April 25, 1840. Thelr chlidren: Elenora K., m. Hyrum A. Silver; Andrew B., m. Elizabeth Wilson; Edwin d. aged 4 years; Joseph, m. Gulnn Jones; Arthur d. aged 4 years; Minnle, m. Wililam Afflick; Owen, m. Liilian May Dunlap. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
High priest; biock teacher. Salesman. Dled 1895, at Sait Lake City.
BENZON, OWEN (son of Andrew Beck Benzon and Cath- erlne Wickel). Born. Jan. 2, 1877, at Salt Lake City, Utah.
Married Lillian May Duniap Feb. 27, 1911, Ogden, Utah (daughter of Eldom Duniap and Lucy Scott of West Point, Miss.), who was born Feb. 15, 1885.
BERG, OLE H. (son of Hendrik Anderson of Rod Skjeberg, Smaaienene, Fredrikshald, Norway). Born Sept. 12, 1840, at Anerod, Rokke Parish, Norway. Came to Utah Oct. 8, 1866, Andrew Scott company.
Marrled Anna J. Nielson Dec. 16, 1866 (daughter of Hans Nlelsen and Maren Jacobsen of Odense, Denmark, lat- ter a ploneer Nov. 8, 1865, Capt. Atwood company). She was born Sept. 10, 1847, in Odense. Came to Utah 1865, Miner G. Atwood company. Their children: Oliva, In. George A. Nuttall; Anna, m. Enoch Jorgensen; Mary, m. Warren W. Beckstead; Elnora, m. James Prestwich; Chris- tina d. 1894; Henry Ward d. 1900; Alma F. d. 1882; Flora, m. Walter Jenkins; Edna, m. Oscar E. Groshell; Oscar Wy- man, m. Josephine Thomas. Family home Provo, Utah.
President 34th quorum seventies; Sunday school teacher 24 years; missionary to Norway 1889-91; high councilor 10 years; blshop 1st ward, Provo, 11 years. City council- man at Provo, and member board of education; Utah county coroner. Contractor and builder 35 years; undertaker and embalmer.
BERGLUND, CARL F. (son of John Berglund, born 1764, and Anna Bergiund, both of Calmar Lan, Sweden). Hc was born May 17, 1825, In Calmar Lan. Came to Utah Oct. 2, 1864, John Smith independent company.
Marrled Lucia M. Beck (daughter of Jacob S. Beck and Dorthea Christensen). Oniy child: Oscar B. b. Nov. 17, 1858. Family home Gunnison, Utah.
Farmer and merchant.
BERGLUND, OSCAR B. (son of Carl F. Berglund and Lucia M. Beck). Born Nov. 17, 1858, Frederikshavn, Denmark. Lives at Gunnison, Utah.
Farmer; stock merchant; manager Gunnison co-operative mercantile store.
BERNHISEL, DR. JOHN MILTON (son of Samuel Bern- hisel, born Nov. 26, 1769, Perry county, Pa., and Susan Bower, born March 6, 1775). He was born July 23, 1799. Sandy Hill, Pa. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1848, Heber C. Klm- ball company.
Married Julia Ann Haight (Van Orden) in 1845 (daughter of Caleb and Keturah Halght, ploneers 1848, Heber C. Kim- ball company). She was born Oct. 6, 1805. Only child: John Milton, Jr., m. Henrietta Harris. Family home Salt Lake City.
Delegate to Washington in 1849 for admission of Utah as the state of Deseret; Utah's first territorial representative to U. S. congress 1851; first vice president of Z. C. M. I .; selected books for Utah's first library. Personal attache of Joseph Smith, ilving in his house at the time of assas- slnation.
BERNHISEL, JOHN MILTON (son of John Milton Bern- hisel and Julla Ann Haight). Born Dec. 21, 1846, Winter Quarters, Iowa (now Ncb.).
Married Henrietta Harris Jan. 3, 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of Robert Harris and Hannah Maria Eagles, pioneers 1850, Joseph Horne company). She was born Aug. 11, 1854, Kaysville, Davis county, Utah. Their chil- dren: $John Miiton b. March 2, 1878, m. Ruey Pond June 4, 1902; Estella Maria b. June 26, 1880, m. Milton Ollver Beil June 7, 1906; Janetta b. Jan. 9, 1882, m. Joseph LeRoy Pond June 28, 1905; Sarah Louisa b. Feb. 4, 1885; Everett Clark b. March 29, 1899; Ralph b. July 10, 1891, m. Nellle Hendricks Sept. 13, 1911; Harris Fay b. Oct. 1, 1893. Fam- liy home Lewiston, Cache county, Utah.
Representative from Cache county to first Utah state leg- islature. Veteran Black Hawk war. Justice of peace 1884- 90, Lewiston, where he drove the first stake for Its perma- nent settlement.
BERRETT, ALFRED (son of Thomas Berrett ard Mary Ann Marks). Born Jan. 13, 1825, Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, Eng. Came to Utah 1852, Capt. Tidwell company.
Married Elizabeth Matthews Sept. 16, 1850 (daughter of Robert and Sarah Matthews). Their children: Alfred A .; Marlon; Mary Ann; Eilen; Sarah; Virtue; Victorla; Hamlet E.
Married Sarah Jane Ray July 20, -, North Ogden, Utah. Their chlidren: Elizabeth; Bessie; Lena D .; Maud M .; Ro- letta.
BERRETT, MARLON (son of Alfred Berrett and Elizabeth Matthews). Born Dec. 12, 1855, North Ogden, Utah.
Married Elizabeth Ann Hoimes Feb. 2, 1881 (daughter of Henry and Ellen Holmes). Thelr children: Elizabeth M .; Ellen V .; Alfred W .; Virtue P .; Marion H .; Hazel M .; Martha M .; Charies R.
BERRETT, ROBERT (son of Robert Berrett, born Nov. 11,. 1768, and Eleanor Fryer, born Feb. 1769, both of Steeple Ashton, Wiitshire, Eng., married Dec. 26, 1792). He was. born June 23, 1797, at Steepie Ashton. Came to Utah Oct. 28, 1849, George A. Smith company.
Married Sarah Hyet Griffin Aug. 1825 (daughter of Silas Griffin and Ann Perrott of Steepie Ashton, Eng., married Feb. 4, 1803, and died In England). She was born April 30, 1807, and died May 1849. Their chlidren: Rhoda Rebecca b. Jan. 1829, d. 1849; 1Leonora d. aged 2; Robert Griffin b. June 23, 1831, m. Sarah Ann Woodhead March 14, 1855; ºLeo- nora b. April 12, 1833, d. aged 1 year; Anne b. May 27, 1835, m. Oliver C. Bess March 1854; Charles Henry b. Dec. 25, 1837, m. Mellssa Campbell Dec. 25, 1861, m. Charlotte Jones April 10, 1872; Richard Thomas b. Jan. 4, 1840, m. Mary Ann Nunns Jan. 1, 1860, m. Annle Elizabeth Toone Feb. 14, 1878; &Leonora Hyet b. Sept. 18, 1841, m. Joseph B. Aivord Aprll 1858; Aibert Edward b. Feb. 2, 1845, d. May 1849; Samuel Franklin b. March 18, 1848, m. Elizabeth New- by Feb. 10, 1867. Family resided North Ogden, Sait Lake City and Ogden, Utah.
BERRETT, ROBERT GRIFFIN (son of Robert and Sarah Hyet Griffin). Born June 23, 1831, Steepie Ashton, Eng. Came to Utah 1849 with parents.
Married Sarah Ann Woodhead March 14, 1855, North Ogden, Utah (daughter of William Woodhead and Char- lotte Spencely of Grimsby, Yorkshire, Eng., pioneers Oct .. 24, 1855, Milo Andrus company). She was born Aug. 1, 1835. Thelr children: Rhoda, m. John Jones; Eleanor, m. Sam- uei Robinson; Charlotte, m. John W. Gibson; Robert Wil- llam d. June 15, 1877; Susan B., m. Willlam M. Eills; Diana Berrett d. Aug. 17, 1867; Chas. Edward, m. Elizabeth Poll; Melissa Berrett d. Jan. 5, 1873; Arthur G. Berrett, m. Ellen.
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Brown; Edmund R. Berrett, m. Hannah Chugg; Harriet Amelia, m. William T. Spackman. Famlly home North Ogden, Utah.
Member of 38th quorum seventies; missionary to Eng- land and eastern states; president of the 38th quorum seventles; superintendent of North Ogden Sunday school. Justice of the peace and town sexton. Died May 7, 1890.
BERRETT, RICHARD THOMAS (son of Robert Berrett and Sarah Hyet Griffin). Born Jan. 4, 1840, Steepie Ashton, Eng. Came to Utah 1849 with parents.
Married Mary Ann Nunns Jan. 1, 1860 (daughter of Fran- cis and Mary Nunns), who was born Dec. 6, 1839, Leeds, Yorkshire, Eng. Came to Utah Sept, 1859, George Rowiey handcart company. Their children: Mary Ann b. Oct. 8, 1860, m. Bryan W. Orton Feb. 14, 1878; Susan b. Dec. 20, 1861, d. Jan. 2, 1862; Sarah b. Nov. 20, 1862, m. Joseph W. Summerhays June 5, 1884; Rose Emily b. Nov. 18, 1864, m. William H. Crandail Dec. 15, 1882; Richard Edward b. Aug. 23, 1867, m. Isabel C. Ford Dec. 22, 1887; George Aibert b. May 31, 1869, d. Nov. 16, 1869; Arthur Henry b. March 18, 1871, d. April 7, 1871; Allce b. March 6, 1872, m. Robert Irwin March 10, 1892. Famlly home North Ogden, Utan.
Marrled Annie Elizabeth Toone Feb. 14, 1878, Salt Lake Clty (daughter of Edward Toone and Caroline Jackson, married Sept. 17, 1855, Cardiff, Wales). She was born Nov. 7, 1857, Lambeth, London, Eng. Their children: Emily Loulsa b. Dec. 28, 1878, m. John Q. Blaylock Oct. 10, 1899; Albert Edward b. Oct. 28, 1880, d. Aug. 12, 1881; Thomas Francis b. Aprii 13, 1882, m. Harrlet L. Brown May 7, 1902; Walter Herbert b. April 6, 1884, m. Charlotte J. Gibson June 21, 1906; Orson Toone b. Aug. 12, 1887, m. Ciara Dickson Jan. 29, 1908; Earl Ray b. Aug. 28, 1898; Edna Caroline D. June 1, 1895. Family home North Ogden, Utah.
Territorial militiaman 1855; served In the Echo Canyon campaign. Constabie 1873-78, North Ogden; trustee 1868-70. Director Rice Creek Irrigation company four years; water- master 30 years: assisted In bringing immigrants to Utah.
BERRETT, SAMUEL F. (son of Robert Berrett and Sarah H. Griffin). Born March 18, 1848, Steepie Ashton, Eng. Came to Utah 1849 with parents.
Married Elizabeth D. Newby Feb. 9, 1867, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Newby and Isabeiia Smurthwaite of Sunderland, Eng.). She was born Dec. 28, 1849. Thelr children: Samuel John b. Nov. 9, 1867; Edward R. b. Nov. 11, 1869, d. Aug. 19, 1879; Thomas H. b. Feb. 16, 1872, d. Feb. 18, 1872; George Frederick b. June 11, 1873; Franklin C. b. March 12, 1876; Wiliiam S. b. Sept. 2, 1878; Robert E. b. March 18, 1881; Lewls b. June 21, 1883; S. Isabelia b. Oct. 1, 1885; George A. b. June 1888; Oliver T. b. Feb. 21, 1894. Married Arrillia Minerva Rose May 1871, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Rose and Minerva Peat of Canada, pio- neers to Utah). Their children: Albert William b. Sept. 23, 1872; Juletta b. Feb. 27, 1874. Families resided Pleasant Vlew, Weber county, Utah.
High priest; second counselor to Bishop E. W. Wade and president Y. M. M. I. A., Pleasant View ward; chalrman of Old Foiks committee twenty years. Justice of peace. Farmer and stockraiser.
BERRY, WILLIAM SHANKS (son of Jesse W. Berry and Armelia Shanks). Born Feb. 3, 1838, in Weakley county, Tenn. Came to Utah Oct. 1849, William Gully company, with William Hyde fifty.
Marrled Rebecca R. Beck Nov. 22, 1860 (daughter of Joseph E. Beck and Hannah Forsyth, married Dec. 17, 1835). She was born Dec. 25, 1842. Their children: William Alfred b. Sept. 30, 1861; Armelia Rebecca b. Aprii 17, 1863, m. William W. Taylor Oct. 12, 1881; Hannah Margaret b. March 9, 1865, m. George A. Williams Nov. 4, 1885; Harrlet Louisa b. Nov. 17, 1867, m. James S. Stapiey Feb. 23, 1887; Lucilla Diantha b. Nov. 4, 1870, . m. Riley G. Williams Nov. 4, 1890; Rosena Adaline b. Jan. 25, 1873; Mary Wilhelmina b. Aug. 16, 1874, m. John W. Piatt Dec. 28, 1892; John William b. Jan. 17, 1877, m. Susanna Elizabeth Wliilams Jan. 14, 1902; Martha Elea- nor b. June 13, 1879, m. Wliliam Henry Lelgh Aprii 28, 1903; Minnie Melvina b. Fcb. 21, 1883, m. Edward Rowe June 2, 1908. Family home Kanarraville, Utah.
Married Lovina Nickeison Sylvester June 23, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Sylvester and Rebecca Nickle- son, former native-born). She was born June 25, 1854, Springville, Utah. Their children: James Syivester b. April 10, 1875, m. Rose Ellen Webster Dec. 29, 1904; Jesse Arthur b. Aug. 25, 1877, m. Vilate Blackburn April 1902; Althea Rebecca b. July 29, 1879, m. John A. Adams Nov. 30, 1909; Emma Lovina b. Oct. 29, 1881, m. Ephralm Webb May 21, 1903; William Andrew b. May 14, 1884, m. Mary Ethel Williams June 29, 1910. Family home Kanarravllle, Utah. Killed in Cane creek massacre of Glbbs and Berry Aug. 10, 1884, at Condor's farm In Lewis county, Tenn.
BERRY, JOHN WILLIAM (son of William Shanks Berry and Rebecca Rosena Beck). Born Jan. 17, 1877, Kanarraville, Utah.
Married Susanna Elizabeth Williams Jan. 14, 1902, St. George, Utah (daughter of Willlam R. Williams and Mary Isabel Roundy of Utah). She was born March 31, 1879, Kanarravllle. Their children: Lloyd Beck b. Dec. 7, 1902; Leia b. Dec. 4, 1904; Thelma b. May 22, 1907; Ethelyn b. May 20, 1909. Family home Kanarraville, Utah.
BERTOCII, DANIEL (son of John Bertoch and Marguerite Bounous of Piedmont, Italy). Born May 25, 1835, In Pied- mont. Came to Utah Oct. 28, 1854, Robert Campbeil company.
Married Elva Hampton (daughter of Benjamin Hampton), who was born Nov. 22, 1848. Thelr children: Danlel H. b. Aug. 19, 1868, m. Marle Caiiap April 1906; Marguerite b. Aug. 28, 1870; John b. Dec. 15, 1872; Eiva b. Feb. 7, 1874, m. Patrick Sheahan.
Married Sarah Ann Richards Dec. 7, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of John T. Richards and Martha Pasco, married April 27, 1850, Merthyr Tydfil, Wales). She was born Sept. 15, 1855, Ogden, Utah. Their children: Alma R. b. Sept. 10. 1875, m. Dorothy Peterson Oct. 3, 1907; Martha M. b. Feb. 28, 1878, m. Albert Glles June 9, 1897; Mary E. b. Feb. 26, 1880, m. Henry C. Johnson Feb. 7, 1900; James b. Feb. 20, 1883, m. Annie Gorder Oct. 23, 1902; Mlidred P. b. July 17, 1885, m. Walter Gorder Sept. 21, 1904.
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