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Married Linette Richardson. She was born 1830. Only child was Daniel, who died In Infancy. Famlly home Eph- raim, Utah.
Married Loulsa Washburn at Salt Lake City (daughter of Abraham and ClarInda Washburn of Ossining, N. Y., ploneers 1848, oxteam company). Thelr children: William, d. child; Catherine, d. Infant; Callsta, m. Robert Peal; Par- ley P., m. Dorcas Everett; Clara, m. Wlllls M. Webb; Edward; Lorena; Ella; Jane. Family home Washington, Utah.
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Married Sarah Marinda Thompson Oct. 1874, Salt Lake City. Their children: Mary Beii, m. James Carroll; Amy Jane, m. Thomas Carroli; William, d. infant; Eliza Roxey, d. child. Family home Giendale, Utah.
Member 81st quorum seventies; high priest; patriarch. Indian war veteran, Miller.
BLACK, MARTIN LUTHER (son of William Morley Black and Margaret Ruth Banks). Born Feb. 16, 1848, in Illinois. Came to Utah 1852, Capt. Wimmer company.
Married Mary Caroline Lee Aug. 22, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Percival Lee and Eliza Foscue of Lin- coln county, Tenn., pioneers 1850, Shadrach Roundy com- pany). She was born Dec. 30, 1850. Their children: Mar- tin Louis b. July 11, 1869, and Ethel b. July 2, 1870, died; Victor Lee b. Jan. 29, 1873; Percy A. b. Nov. 17, 1874, m. Cora Jakeman; May b. May 15, 1876, m. Louis Keith; Edna b. March 3, 1878, m. Chris Neilson; Arthur b. May 11, 1880; Phillip b. Nov. 2, 1890. Family home Huntington, Utah. Married Sariah Eliza Puisipher April 14, 1910, Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Puisipher and Sariah Robbins, pioneers 1850). She was born March 22, 1863.
President high priests' quorum at Huntington, Utah; ward teacher. Farmer and miller.
BLACK, ISAAC E. (son of William M. Black and Marga- ret Ruth Banks). Born Dec. 29, 1857, Nephi, Utah.
Married Nancy E. Alien Feb. 22, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of Lewis Alien and Elizabeth Alexander of Washington county, Utah, pioneers 1862, oxteam company). She was born Dec. 15, 1861. Their children: James Edwin b. March 11, 1880, m. Sarah Lavina Foote; Elizabeth b. Oct. 16, 1881, d. aged 13; Margaret b. April 11, 1884, m. William Edgar Cox; Allen b. Dec. 25, 1885, d. infant; Alvin b. Oct. 2, 1886, m. Sarah E. Cox; Clarence Andrew b. Jan. 10, 1890, m. Sarah Matilda Biddlecome; Elmer b. Sept. 25, 1893; May b. May 16, 1895; Rial b. Dec. 24, 1897; Nellie b. Aug. 22, 1899; Permelia b. Aug. 29, 1901. Family home Huntington, Utah.
Married Elvina Hansina Olsen Oct. 10, 1885, at St. George (daughter of Christian Wilhelmj Olsen and Anne Johanna Eilerson of Sweden). She was born May 15, 1868. Their children: Martin Isaac b. Aug. 27, 1885, m. Laura Sherman; Leroy b. Jan. 26, 1888, m. Jeannett Wayman; William Henry b. Oct. 28, 1889, and Fannie b. Sept. 23, 1890, d. infants; Harvey b. Oct. 4, 1891, and Frank Afton b. April 10, 1894, d. in youth; Dora b. June 19, 1896, d. infant; Annie b. March 22, 1898; Glen b. Aug. 19, 1899, d. infant; Walter b. Dec. 24, 1900; Ward b. Aug. 6, 1902; Ellis b. Dec. 21, 1905; Ruion b. Feb. 26, 1907; Marie b. Oct. 25, 1911. Family home Huntington, Utah.
Member 81st quorum seventies; high priest; missionary to Denver 1907; ward teacher. Miller and farmer.
BLACK, ALVIN (son of Isaac E. Black and Nancy E. Allen). Born Oct. 2, 1887, Huntington, Utah.
Married Sarah Elizabeth Cox April 25, 1907, Manti, Utah (daughter of Elias Cox and Mary E. Sherman of Hunting- ton; pioneers Sept. 24, 1848, Heber C. Kimbali company). She was born March 12, 1888. Their children: Claude Elias b. May 8, 1908; Vernon Alvin b. March 9, 1911. Family home Huntington.
Eider. Farmer and miller.
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BLACKBURN, ELIAS HICKS (son of Thomas Blackburn and Elizabeth Bone of Bedford county, Pa.). Born Sept. 17, 1827, in Bedford county, Pa. Came to Utah in 1849, Milo Andrus company.
Married Sarah Jane Goff, March 3, 1847, in Pottawattamie county, Iowa (daughter of James and Jane Goff of Iowa, who came to Utah in 1850). Their children: Elias Piatte b. July 22, 1849, m. Lena Busenbark; Sarah Jane b. Feb. 10, 1851, m. Frank Richards; Orson Hyde b. June 3, 1854, m. Hannah Gibbons; Thomas, b. July 18, 1858, m. Juliette Max- field; Anna Laura b. Aug. 29, 1863, d. infant; James Elisha b. April 29, 1865, m. Delilah Emily Oyler, m. Ada Agnes Fil- more; Alice, b. Sept. 6, 1877, m. George A. Richardson.
Married Nancy Phipps Lane, April 12, 1852, Salt Lake City, who was born July 16, 1833, in Illinois. Their children: William W. b. March 3, 1853, d. at birth; George Albert b. June 23, 1854; Bathsheba b. Sept. 14, 1855, m. C. A. Grundy; David Patten b. March 2, 1857; Mariah Eilen b. Aug. 26, 1858, m. Solomon Walker; Alma Jehu b. June 10, 1860; Lewis Henry b. June 23, 1863, d. child; Mary D. b. Dec. 17, 1864, m. Joseph Fisher; Frank Adeibert b. Aug. 29, 1866, d. child; Emily b. Dec. 4, 1868, m. Monroe McCleilan; Heber Charies b. Aug. 27, 1871, m. Niobe Turnbow, m. Louisa Taylor; Lu- ella b. Aug. 16, 1872, m. Edward Goodwin; Parley Pratt b. March 9, 1874, m. Margaret M. Banzo.
Married Elizabeth Hales April 9, 1855, at Salt Lake City, Utah (daughter of John and Elizabeth Hales of California). She was born March 17, 1839, in Michigan. Their chii- dren: Brigham b. Jan. 30, 1856; Mary Elizabeth b. March 5, 1858; Harriet Eliza b. March 8, 1860. Family home Provo.
Married Hannah Haws January 1857, at Salt Lake City, Utah (daughter of John and Martha Haws of Illinois). She was born March 15, 1832, in Wayne county, Ill. Their chil- dren: Martha Ann b. June 7, 1858, d. in maidenhood; John Ambrose b. July 7, 1864; Warren b. June 17, 1869; Oscar b. Oct. 2, 1871, d. a youth.
Married Virtue Leah Crompton Jan. 30. 1862, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Steven Crompton and Ann Giadman of Norfolk, Eng.). She was born Dec: 21, 1844. Came to Utah in 1860. Their children. Harriet Elizabeth b. April 24, 1864, m. Charles P. Okerlund; Howard Florence b. Dec. 29, 1865,
m. Fiorence Oyier; Eliza May b. Feb. 23, 1868, m. Wilford Pace; William b. Oct. 28, 1871, m. Emily Fordham; Minnie Lillie b. Nov. 4, 1873, m. George Mcclellan; Ezra b. Aug. 26, 1875, d. at birth; Seth Hicks b. Oct. 18, 1876, m. Millic Ne- beker; Joseph C. b. Jan. 29, 1879, m. Mabel Halliday; Neilie b. March 16, 1880, d. at birth; Danial Steven b. Oct. 23, 1880, m. Eva Edwards. Families resided at Minersville, Provo and Loa, Utah.
Missionary to England; first bishop of Provo 1849-1858; bishop of Loa 1880-1889. Pioneer of Provo, Minersville and Loa. Farmer and pioneer doctor. Died April 6, 1908, at Loa.
BLACKBURN, JAMES ELISHA (son of Elias Hicks Black- burn and Sarah Jane Goff). Born April 29, 1865, at Miners- ville.
Married Deiilah Emily Oyier Feb. 28, 1890, at Loa (daugh- ter of Ammon Oyler and Delilah Snyder of Virginia. Came to Utah in 1871). She was born Nov. 17, 1873. Their chil- dren: Clara May b. June 5, 1891; Ralph b. Feb. 7, 1893; Alma Lester b. April 11, 1896; Meivin Oyler b. Feb. 18, 1904.
Married Ada Agnes Fillmore Jan. 18, 1905, at Manti, Utah (daughter of Norman Filimore and Eleanor Searlc), who was born Dec. 26, 1881. Their children: Ronald Eli- sha b. June 27, 1907; Morris b. Oct. 12, 1910. Family home Richfield, Utah.
Member 36th quorum seventies. Farmer.
BLACKBURN, JEHU (son of Thomas Blackburn and Eliza- beth Bone). Born in Bedford county, Pa. Came to Utah 1847, Capt. Nebeker company.
Married Julia Ann Jameson about 1846, Winter Quarters, Neb. (daughter of Charles Jameson and Mary Shadrick of Pennsylvania, pioneers 1847, Mormon battalion and Capt. Brown company). Their children: Jehu, Jr., b. March 26, 1848, m. Catherine Rebecca Foy, m. Margarett Evelyn Wool- sey; Julia Ann b. Feb. 1, 1850, m. Mathoni L. Burns; Eph- raim, died.
Married Susan Jameson at Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Jameson and Mary Shadrick). Their children: Ma- nassa, died; Clifton, m. Isabel Stoddard; Anthony, m. Mary Ellen Stoddard; Thaddeus, m. Maraby Stoddard; Alonzo, m. Jane Stoddard; Madora, m. John Ramsey; Byron, m. Ida Max- field; Melissa, m. Albert Stoddard; Scott, m. Minnie Pose.
High priest. Died at Nephi, Utah.
BLACKBURN, JEHU, Jr. (son of Jehu Blackburn and Julia Ann Jameson). Born March 26, 1848, Sait Lake City.
Married Catherine Rebecca Foy Nov. 4, 1866, Minersviiie, Utah (daughter of Thomas B. Foy and Catherine Fink, pioneers of Washington county). She was born March 28, 1848. Their children: Jehu Thomas, m. Alice Pierce; Ephraim, m. Alice Taylor; Frederick, m. Miss Roberts; Catherine Julia, m. William Ladeil; Manassa, m. Angeline Taylor; Nellie, m. Henry Robison; Wiliiam Sheridan, died; Charles Theodore; Adoiphus and Theron, died; Leslie.
Married Margarett Evelyn Woolsey at Rabbit Valley, Utah (daughter of Hyrum Woolsey and Lucinda Jameson of Mil- lard county, pioneers July 24, 1847, Brigham Young com- pany). She was born July 25, 1864. Their children: Lu- cinda Hemmelwright, m. Clifton McClutchy; Joseph m. Mil- lie Bishop; Arthur G. Newberry, m. Hannah Anderson; Dan F. Newberry, m. Katie Morrill.
Elder. Made a trip across the plains for merchandise. Black Hawk Indian war vetcran.
BLAIR, HARRISON (son of Michael Biair, born 1795, in Kentucky, and Jane Blair of Adams county, Ili.). He was born May 19, 1819, in Adams county, Iil. Came to Utah in 1857 with a party of those who were called in to antici- pate arrival of Johnston's army.
Married Mary Ann McNutt in Adams county (daughter of James McNutt of Kentucky and Elizabeth McNutt of Vir- ginia). She was born Aug. 7, 1833, and died Feb. 2, 1897. Their children: Priscilia Jane, m. Hyrum Bennett North; William Oliver, m. Elizabeth McGhea; Elizabeth, m. Siney Lewis; Michael Harrison, m. Sarah Friar; Mary Allen, m. Victor Reynolds; Ellen, m. Job Baker; Samuel McNutt; George Cannon; Lucy Ann, m. Charies Christensen; David Brinton; Warren Montgomery; John James. Family home Holliday (North Cottonwood), Utah.
High priest; ward teacher. Came from California at the cali of Brigham Young to help build up Salt Lake county and vicinity. Farmer. Died Dec. 28, 1888.
BLAIR, SETH MILLINGTON (son of James Biair and Cath- erine Jordan, the latter of Tennessee). Born March 15, 1819, Ralls county, Mo. Came to Utah 1850, independent company.
Married Cornelia Jane Espy Dec. 7, 1837, in Tennessee. Their children: Preston; Ellen, m. Edwin Ellsworth; Seth, died.
Married Sarah Maria East Nov. 15, 1855, Salt Lake City (daughter of Edwin W. East and Willmirth Greer of Salt Lake, pioneers 1853, Seth Millington Blair company). She was born Dec. 31, 1840 and died July 3, 1890. Their chil- dren: Lehi, died; Mary, m. Logan Gilbert Holdaway; Wai- lace and Nancy died; Wilimirth, m. J. C. White. Family homes Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah. Died March 17, 1875, Logan, Utah.
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BLAKE, BENJAMIN FREDERICK (son of Isaac Blake). Born March 12, 1815, In England. Came to Utah 1852.
Married Harriett Holils 1841 in England, who was born Dec. 11, 1820, and came to Utah with husband. Their chii- dren: Marlah, died; Frederick, m. Sarah Hardy, Emily - and Mary -; Caroline, m. Warren Hardy; Edward, died; Elizabeth, m. Henry Riding; Emma, m. John Carter; George, died; Benjamin, m. Ellzabeth Biake; Jane, m. Eugene Eiisha Branch; Harrlett, m. Nels Sandberge; Anna Eliza, Henry and Isaac, dled.
High priest. Furniture and cabinet maker. Dled March 9, 1883.
BLAKE, THOMAS (son of John Blake and Sarah Piper of South Jordan, Utah). Born May 9, 1859, Bridgeport, Dor- setshire, Eng. Came to Utah June 14, 1876, John Woodhouse company.
Married Bettle Platt Sept. 9, 1880, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of John Platt and Betty Butterworth of Royton, Lan- cashire, Eng., who came to Utah June 10, 1881, Joseph R. Matthews company). She was born Feb. 20, 1858. Thelr children: Thomas William b. June 8, 1882; Herbert John b. April 10, 1885; Alice b. Feb. 2, 1887; Amy Floretta b. May 20, 1889; James Platt b. June 6, 1891; Mildred b. Dec. 28, 1895; Bettle Hannah b. June 9, 1898. Family home South Jordan, Utah.
One of seven presidents of 96th quorum seventles; mis- sionary to England 1897-99; high priest; bishop South Jor- dan ward July 8, 1900, until his death. Engaged in sheep business at South Jordan and farmer. Died Aug. 7, 1911, South Jordan.
BLAKE, WILLIAM (son of William Blake, born Jan. 1806, and Sarah Barrow, born March 1818, at North Molton, Devonshire, Eng.). He was born Aug. 4, 1848, at North Molton, Eng Came to Utah Oct. 26, 1864, William Hyde company.
Married Mary Lake Oct. 2, 1871 (daughter of William Lake and Emma Court, of Devonshire, Eng., pioneers Sept. 25, 1866, John D. Holladay company). She was born Jan. 6, 1850. Thelr children: David John b. Sept. 10, 1872, m. Alice Thuesen Jan. 5, 1901; Willlam James b. March 5, 1874, m. Magdelina Andersen Feb. 1899; Sarah Emily b. April 29, 1876, m. William A. Moody June 1899; Isaac Brigham b. April 14, 1877, m. Ella Andersen Oct. 1905; Joseph Lake b. March 9, 1879, m. Vernle Rooker; Mary Jane b. Jan. 11, 1881, m. John Nordstrum; Annie Lake b. Jan. 4, 1884, m. Edward F. Carter May 6, 1903; Samuel Henry b. Oct. 12, 1885, m. Annie Bevan May 1910; James Theophilus b. March 18, 1887, m. Emma Bunnel Dec. 4, 1912; Benjamin b. June 24, 1890; Catherine Ruth b. June 10, 1892; Horace Charles b. Nov. 15, 1894. Family resided Center ward, Wasatch county, Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah.
Assisted In bringing immigrants to Utah 1866-68; hlgh priest; bishop's counselor 1883-93; bishop Center ward, Wasatch stake 1894-98. Moved to Utah county 1898 where he was justice of peace four terms at Vineyard. Went on mission to England Jan. 8, 1913.
BLANCHARD, ASEPH (son of John Blanchard). Born Oct. 3, 1800, Buffalo, N. Y. Came to Utah 1852. Marrled Junietta Leonard.
Marrled Eunice Ellzabeth Thompson, Detroit, Mich. (daughter of Thomas Thompson and Charlotte Rice, pioneers 1852, Isaac Bullock company). She was born Jan. 2, 1824, Detroit, Mich. Their children: Alma Moroni b. April 5, 1842, m. Emma Bocock; Jane Elizabeth b. Jan. 22, 1845, m. Simeon Alvord; Ether Enoch b. Aug. 16, 1847, m. Silvla Goff; Junietta Charlotte b. April 2, 1850, m. Calvin Van Luvin; Rozella Francena b. Jan. 14, 1865, m. Arba Lamson. Family home Springville, Utah.
High priest. Veteran Black Hawk war.
BLANCHARD, ALMA MORONI (son of Aseph Blanchard and Eunice Ellzabeth Thompson). Born April 5, 1842.
Married Emma Bocock at Salt Lake City, who was born June 23, 1843, In Sheffield, Eng. Their children: Medora, m. C. A. Hickenlooper; Alma Moronl, Jr .. m. Hattie L. Smith; Sarah E., m. Francis Ferrin; Byron, m. Annie Mclain. Famlly home Springville, Utah.
BLANCHARD, ALMA MORONI, JR. (son of Alma Moroni Blanchard and Emma Bocock). He was born Oct. 15, 1869.
Married Hattie L. Smith (daughter of Henry Smith and Lydia Kershaw). Their children: Arlo Merle; Henry D .; Delbert A .; Floyd I .; William A .; Virgil A .; Stella N. Famlly home Chester, Idaho.
Farmer and stockraiser.
BLASER, FREDRICK (son of Ulrich Blaser and Anna Barbara Mueller of Treub, Canton Bern, Switzerland). Born June 5, 1839, Kunglirch, Canton Bern, Switzerland. Came to Utah May 13, 1883, by rall.
Married Ellzabeth Lerch, who was born Nov. 10, 1841, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Edward b. Sept. 10, 1869, m. Lucina Scott July 12, 1898; Ellzabeth b. Aug. 30, 1870, m. Alfred Dorney June 7, 1893; Augustus Fredrick b. Oct. 6, 1871, m. Minnie C. John Aug. 10, 1898; Mary b. June 6, 1873, m. Claude Follick Dec. 7, 1891; John Arnold b. Nov. 22, 1874, m. Anna Sommers Sept. 25, 1903;
Henry Lewis b. Aug. 22, 1876, m. Addie Mcclellan June 6, 1907; Rose Ida b. April 11, 1880, m. Martin Ahlstrom Sept. 30, 1905; Sarah b. Oct. 1, 1885, m. George Wllllams Sept. 27, 1906.
Married Anna Rohner 1893, who was born Nov. 17, 1857. Oniy chlid: Freeda b. April 12, 1899.
Teacher and elder.
BLASER, AUGUSTUS FREDRICK (son of Fredrick Blaser, and Elizabeth Lerch, born Oct. 6, 1871, Valderne, Switzer- land. Came to Utah May 12, 1883.
Married Minnie C. John Aug. 10, 1898, Bannock county, Idaho (daughter of Charles John and Elizabeth Williams, pioneers 1862). She was born June 7, 1880, West Portage, Utah. Their children: Fredrick Warren b. April 30. 1899; Minnie Irma b. May 20, 1900; Robert Augustus b. July 20, 1901; Thelma Juanlta b. Aug. 18, 1903; Gladys Ellzabeth b. May 4, 1905; Dora Mabel b. June 29, 1908; Irwin Ralph b. Oct. 28, 1909. Family home Dempsey, Idaho.
High priest: 1st counselor and successor to Bishop W. Mcclellan of Dempsey ward, Pocatelio stake.
BLISS, NORMAN INGLES (son of Jesse Bliss and Fanny Tuttle, of Hartwick, Otsego county, N. Y.). Born Aug. 19, 1819. Came to Utah Sept. 20, 1848, Brigham Young company. Married Mary Eliza Cole. Their children: Oriey DeWight b. 1840, m. Harriet Lee. Family resided Salt Lake City and Dixie, Utah.
Married Betsy Bird. Their children: Mary Ann, m. Thomas Stapley.
Marrled Sariah Lewis. Their children: Wiiford Norman; Lucy; Almeda; Ellza; Frank.
Married Lydia Stout April 30, 1871 (daughter of Allen Joseph Stout and Amanda Melvina Fisk). Their children: Fanny Melvina b. June 15, 1873, m. John R. Terry March 20, 1889; Norman Ingles Jr. b. Jan. 24, 1875, m. Mary Elizabeth Morris Oct. 31, 1895: Llly Cecella b. Aug. 26, 1877, m. Ozro DeMIli Dec. 26, 1893; Sanford b. Nov. 10, 1879, died; Alfred Fisk b. Dec. 15, 1882, m. Mattie Cropper Jan. 1905.
Teamster for President Young while crossing the plains; pioneer to Dixie 1860.
BLISS, NORMAN INGLES, JR. (son of Norman Ingles Bllss and Lydia Stout). Born Jan. 24, 1875, Toquerville, Utah.
Married Mary Elizabeth Morrls Oct. 31, 1895, Rockvilie, Utah (daughter of Daniel M. Morris and Sophia Russell), who was born June 16, 1887. Their children: Clarence b. Oct. 25, 1896; Clark Len b. May 31, 1898; Orin V. b. Feb. 25, 1901; Maitland b. Jan. 1, 1903; Earl Morris b. Nov. 6, 1905.
Married Harriet Theobald April 1, 1908, Salt Lake City (daughter of George Theobaid and Naomi Tanner, of Beaver, Utah). She was born March 30, 1887, Washington county, Utah. Their chlidren: Norman Stanley b. Jan. 31, 1909; Mary Zelma b. Jan. 19, 1911.
BLUNCK, HENRY C. (son of Christian Blunck, born Dec. 26, 1851, and Margaretha Schluter, born Dec. 25, 1848, both of Schleswig-Holsteln, Germany). He was born Aug. 25, 1877. Came to Utah Oct. 16, 1891, Theodore Bradley company.
Married Hedwig Staub Oct. 2, 1903 (daughter of Wilhelm and Sophia Staub, married 1887, Solothurn, Switzerland; came to Utah 1893). She was born March 9, 1888.
President Herbert independent branch of Fremont stake. Director of Fremont fair association 1910. His father, Christian Blunck, presided over the branch at Kiel, Germany, for many years, and Is at present gathering genealogies and preaching the gospel in his native land.
BOARDMAN, ROBERT (son of Robert Boardman and Eliza- beth Machin, of Gosberton, Risegate, Lincolnshire, Eng.). He was born March 27, 1822, at Gosberton. Came to Utah Sept. 5, 1866, Samuel D. White company.
Married Mary Green June 18, 1844, at Gosberton (daugh- ter of Thomas Green and Jane Hill, of that place). She was born Dec. 21, 1816. Their children: Fanny, m. Enoch Richens; Robert, m. Elizabeth Ann Strong; Thomas; Hyrum, Alvin Joseph, and Jane Elizabeth, died. Family home Provo, Utah.
High priest; president Staveley (Eng.) branch. Farmer. Died Jan. 9, 1911.
BOARDMAN, ROBERT, JR. (son of Robert Boardman and Mary Green). Born May 22, 1846, Kirton, Lincolnshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 3, 1863, Danlel D. McArthur company.
Married Elizabeth Ann Strong June 13, 1868, Sait Lake City (daughter of John Strong and Agnes Milier, of Kendal, Westmoreland, Eng., pioneers Oct. 24, 1855, Milo Andrus company). She was born July 9, 1849. Their children: Elizabeth Agnes b. Nov. 9, 1868, m. Heber Duke; Robert Miles b. May 6, 1871, m. Sarah F. Mckinney; Mary Jane b. Jan. 3, 1875, m. Joseph O. Ward; Hyrum Alvin b. May 15, 1877, m. Mary Emma Halliday; Emma Alice b. Nov. 24. 1879, m. Edward Lowe: Bertha Olly b. Aug. 13, 1882, m. Martin Strebel; John William b. June 16, 1885, m. Josie Cluff; Tella G. b. Nov. 24, 1887, m. Ronda Simmons; Lester b. Feb. 11, 1890, died. Family home Provo, Utah.
High prlest. Assisted in hauling stone for the Salt Lake temple 1867. Black Hawk war veteran. Sent to North Platte for Immigrants in John G. Holman company 1868. Farmer and fruitgrower.
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BODELL, JOSEPH, (son of Henry Bodell, and Jane Elsey, of Nottingham, Eng., former was born Jan. 25, 1816, Breas- ton, Derbyshire, Eng., and died on the plains while on his way to Utah). He was born June 12, 1840, at Breaston. Came to Utah June 21, 1858.
Married Carrle Marle Jorgensen 1861, Salt Lake City, who was born May 23, 1844, Denmark, and died April 4, 1862, at Salt Lake City. Only child: Carrie Marie b. Feb. 28, 1862, d. Sept. 2, 1862.
Marrled Emma Jane Farmer at Salt Lake City (daughter of James Farmer and Sarah Trussler, former a ploneer 1856, latter died at Steyning, Sussex, Eng., 1851). She was born July 26, 1843. Thelr children: Joseph Samuel Henry b. Aug. 23, 1863, m. Sarah L. Howard Oct. 3, 1888; Sarah Jane b. Aug. 27, 1865, d. May 25, 1866; James Fredrick b. July 26, 1866, d. Sept. 19, 1867; Emma Jane b. Nov. 9, 1867, m. J. R. Freeman Feb. 14. 1884; John Trussler b. March 15, 1869, m. Eliza Freeman Sept. 10, 1890, Elizabeth Eliza b. Nov. 14, 1870, m. Daniel Densley March 9, 1888; William Almon b. July 28, 1872, m. Francis R. Tempest Jan. 12, 1899; Agnes Fannie b. July 17, 1874, m. Joseph H. Crump Nov. 20, 1895; Martha Mary Sirinda b. Dec. 23, 1875, m. W. A. Crane Jan. 17, 1897. Family resided Salt Lake City and Herriman, Utah.
Member 20th quorum seventies at Salt Lake City 1861. Cholr leader at Herriman prior to 1876. Butcher; farmer. Died Aug. 19, 1876.
BODELL, JOSEPH SAMUEL HENRY (son of Joseph Bodell and Emma Jane Farmer). Born Aug. 23, 1863, Herriman, Utah.
Marrled Sarah L. Howard Oct. 3, 1888, Logan, Utah (daughter of Samuel L. Howard and Sarah J. Hamilton, of Mill Creek, Utah). She was born Jan. 16, 1870. Their children: Sarah Jane b. Oct. 1, 1889, m. John Siagowski Oct. 20, 1909; Joseph Samuel b. April 6, 1892; Emma Virginia b. Sept. 14, 1893; Mary Myrtle b. July 13, 1895; Marriner Lorenzo b. April 10, 1897, d. May 27, 1903; Eliza Erma b. June 27, 1899; John William b. Dec. 11, 1900; Mildred and Milton b. March 3, 1903; James Alexander b. Dec. 6, 1904; Jesse Moronl b. Oct. 20, 1906, d. Oct. 30, 1906; Elizabeth Fern b. Oct. 21, 1907; Editha Farrel Louvina b. Jan. 14, 1911. Famliy home Herriman, Utah.
Missionary to England Oct. 1884 to Nov. 1886; superin- tendent Sunday schools and 2nd counselor to Blshops James S. Crane and Thomas Butterfield, Herriman ward; president Y. M. M. I. A .; choir leader. School trustee; juvenile proba- tion officer. Merchant and farmer.
BOGGS, FRANCIS. Born May 17, 1809, in Belmont county, Ohlo. Came to Utah 1847.
Marrled Eveline Martin, who was born March 23, 1816, Tyler county, West Virginia. Their chlidren: Mary b. April 12, 1843, m. Stephen Chadwick Perry; Eveline; Hyrum; Phoebe Jane; Nancy Orpha. Family home Washington, Utah.
Seventy. Carpenter. Died Jan. 22, 1889.
BOND, JESSE (son of James Bond and Sarah Card, of Hunt- ingford, Gloucestershire, Eng.) He was born Feb. 27, 1832, Huntingford, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 13, 1855, Isaac Alired company.
Married Sarah Adams Sept. 24, 1861, Provo, Utah (daugh- ter of Samuel and Bessie Adams, of Staffordshire, who came to Utah 1861). She was born May 12, 1843. Their children: William J .; Jane; Franklin, died; Joseph T .; Dora; Minnle; Gertrude; Elzina, dled; Lacy. Famlly home Heber City, Utah.
Went to the Missouri river for Immigrants in 1861; on the return trip was appointed captaln of ten wagons. Crossed the plains five times with oxteam; has rung the curfew beil for 23 years.
High priest. Town officlal of Heber. Farmer.
BOND, STEPIIEN (son of James Bond and Sarah Card). Born Aug. 20, 1829, Road Somersetshire, Eng.). Came to Utah 1857.
Marrled Sarah Ciark 1860 at Lehi, Utah (daughter of Thomas Ciark and Eilzabeth Boulton of Gloucester, Eng.), who was born Dec. 8, 1836. Thelr children: Stephen, m. Emily Siddoway; William, m. Alice Taylor; Sarah Ellzabeth, m. John W. Crook; Alfred Thomas, m. Lelia Clift; John, m. Mary Jeffs; Emlly, m. John Heber Murdock. Family home Heber, Utah.
Elder; secretary 20th quorum seventles. Cabinet-maker. Died Dec. 28, 1875, Heber City, Utah.
BOND, WILLIAM. Born Feb. 17, 1817, near Manchester, Eng. Came to Utah amidst the storm of Dec. 10-16, 1856, William B. Hodgett company, being assisted into the valley by relief trains sent to rescue.
Marrled Mary Ann Barker 1837. Their chlidren: six boys and slx girls, one of whom, Mary Jane b. Jan. 15, 1850, m. Micah Francis Harrls Jan. 15, 1868. Famliy home Fall River, Mass., Provo, Salt Lake City and Henefer, Utah.
Farmer. Died May 24, 1898, Henefer, Utah.
BONNER, GEORGE (son of George Bonner). Born Jan. 18, 1820, In Ireland. Came to Utah 1857.
Married Margerette Edmlston in Scotland, who was born May 1, 1830, and came to Utah 1858. Their children: Christ- ina, m. Albert Gallatin McCurdy; George, m. Phoebe Alex- ander; William, m. Eliza Brunson; Robert; Margaret, m. Stephen Shelton; Annle, m. Jesse Nelson; Dessle, m. Alva Alexander; Mary Jane, m. TIpton Epperson; Thomas, m. Ada Alexander.
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