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Married Matilda Taylor Dec. 12, 1902, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Taylor and Ann Maria Sager of West Bromwich, Staffordshire, Eng., ploneers June 4, 1866). She was born April 15, 1847.
Block teacher. Worked on Salt Lake temple. Farmer and lumberman.
BRITTON, RICHARD (son of Anna Baker of Yorkshire, Eng.). Born Jan. 23, 1814. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1851, Capt. Howell company.
Married Elizabeth Lee of Bambre, Oxfordshire, Eng. (daughter of Thomas Lee of Bambre, pioneer 1851, Capt. Devenlsh company). Their children: Mary Britton, m. James Lovelace; Sarah Amelia, m. John Wootton; Joseph; Caroline, m. George Shelton; Harriet, m. Danlel Leatham; Frederick, m. Charlotte Varney. Family home Salt Lake City.
Married Elizabeth Bayless at Salt Lake City. Only child: Susan, m. David Staples. Family home Salt Lake City.
High priest. Walker Indlan war veteran. Jeweler. Died Oct. 4, 1889.
BROADBENT, JOSEPHI (son of John Broadbent, born June 21, 1816, and Betty Lees, born May 28, 1817, both of Oldham, Lancashire, Eng.). He was born Aug. 26, 1836, at Oldham. Came to Utah Sept. 4, 1859, George Rowley handcart com- pany.
Married Sarah Dixon (daughter of Samuel Dixon and Hannah Perseful), who was born Sept. 8, 1832. Thelr chil- dren: Joseph Samuel b. Nov. 3, 1863, m. Amanda Tweedle; John James and Edward William b. Jan. 25, 1877, m. Ellen Condor. Family home Lehi, Utah.
Married Elizabeth Greenwood Jan 26, 1889, Logan, Utah (daughter of James Greenwood and Hannah Turner), who was born Oct. 25, 1863, Lancashire, Eng.
Married Sarah Lee Aprll 8, 1897, Salt Lake City (daughter of George Lee and Sarah Peaker, of Sheffield, Eng., pioneers Sept. 16, 1859, Edward Stevenson company). She was born Dec. 25, 1852, In England and came to Utah with her parents.
Settled at Lehl, and served as choir leader and Sunday school teacher for 35 years; member missionaries aid com- mittee nine years. Black Hawk Indlan war veteran. Farmer and merchant.
BROADBENT, JOSEPH SAMUEL (son of Joseph Broadbent and Sarah Dixon). Born Nov. 3, 1863, Lehl, Utah.
Married Amanda Tweedie at Logan, Utah (daughter of Christian Frederick Tweedie and Cristena Peterson, pio- neers 1857, handcart company). She was born March 11, 1862, American Fork, Utah. Thelr children: Joseph Leslie b. June 3, 1891; Sylvester Danlel b. June 7, 1893; Hugh WI1- liam b. Feb. 17, 1899; Nevin Edward b. March 26, 1901.
Married Annie Shaw Jan. 10, 1906 (daughter of Hugh Shaw and Mary Dixon). She was born May 2, 1884. Only child: Harold b. Oct. 28, 1906.
Missionary to England, 1896-98; Sunday school superin- tendent. Member city council Lehl. Farmer and merchant.
BROADBENT, LEVI (son of John Broadbent and Sarah Coliey of Kexly, Lincolnshire, Eng.). Born July 24, 1817. Came to Utah Sept. 6, 1852. Captain Outhouse company.
Married Eliza Code June 15, 1848, at Lincoln, Eng. (daugh-
ter of Wlillam Code and Mary Revill of Hackthorn, Lincoln- shire, Eng.). She was born Oct. 14, 1830. Thelr children: Louiza, Levi and Charles all died infants. Family home Salt Lake City.
Elder; block teacher. Gardener. Died Dec. 3, 1897.
BROADBENT, THOMAS (son of James Wrigley and Nannle Broadbent of Oidham, Eng., taking his mother's name). Born Dec. 29, 1833, Saddleworth, Yorkshire, Eng. Came to Utah September, 1862.
Married Elizabeth Gleadhili at Oldham (daughter of James Gleadhill and Molly Buckley of Oldham), who was born Jan. 31, 1836, Crompton, Lancashire, Eng. Their chil- dren: Lorenzo Daniel b. Dec. 21, 1855, died; Lehl b. Oct. 17, 1856; James Thomas b. Oct. 17, 1858, m. Sarah Allis Jarvis; Alexander George b. Oct. 24, 1860, died; Francls William b. Dec. 23, 1861; Elizabeth Ann b. Aug. 23, 1863. Family resided Manti and Provo, Utah.
Married Mary Jane Nuttall April 11, 1863, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Nuttall and Mary Standring of Roch- dale, Eng.). She was born June 21, 1843, Rochdale, Eng. Thelr children: Mary Elizabeth b. Feb. 26, 1864, m. George Gourley; m. Halbert Davls; George Heber b. Dec. 14, 1865, dled; Annle Ellza b. May 14, 1867, m. Lorenzo Hulsh; Joseph Franklin b. May 1, 1869, m. Retta Passey; David Albert b. May 14, 1871, m. Mima Mellssa Murdock; Charles Nuttall b. June 1873, m. Jennie Wood; Geneva Lavlna b. June 16, 1875, died; Sylvester b. April 3, 1878, m. Josephlne Murdock; Serena b. Nov. 4, 1880, m. Hiram Vance; Leo Moroni b. May 7, 1883, died; Thomas Standring b. Aug. 5, 1885, m. Violet Long. Famlly home Provo, Utah.
Marrled Chana Ellen Spainhower Dec. 27, 1877, Salt Lake City (daughter of William and Margarette Spainhower of Stokes county, N. C.). She was born July 26, 1859. Thelr children: Nannie Ellen b. Oct. 27, 1878, m. James Shaw; Sarah Jane b. July 26, 1880, m. Bert Kingsbury; Nora Alice b. July 22, 1882, m. Benjamin Hart Bullock; John Thomas and William Henry b. July 17, 1885, both dled; Margaret Ann b. July 17, 1885, died; Bertha Felicia b. Sept. 19, 1887; Rebecca Mellta b. Sept. 12, 1889, died; Chana Elizabeth b. Sept. 21, 1891; Minnie Amella b. Feb. 17, 1893, dled; Florence Adelia b. Nov. 9, 1894; Arthur Marlon b. March 4, 1897; Eva Eudora b. March 30, 1899; Marlin Nleld b. June 18, 1902. Family home Elsinore, Utah.
High priest; Sunday school superintendent; chorlster. Black Hawk Indian war veteran. Farmer and stockraiser. Died Dec. 14, 1901, Santaquin, Utah.
BROADBENT, DAVID ALBERT (son of Thomas Broadbent and Mary Jane Nuttall). Born May 14, 1871, Goshen, Utah.
Married Mima Meilssa Murdock May. 1, 1901, Mantl, Utah (daughter of Joseph R. Murdock and Margarette Wright of Charleston, Utah). She was born Nov. 26, 1879. Thelr children: Joseph Grant b. May 28, 1902; Vida b. Dec. 21, 1903; Naoml b. Feb. 15, 1906; Leah b. April 1, 1908; Mar- garette b. Sept. 1, 1909; Dee Albert b. July 9, 1911; Mary b. March 8, 1913. Family home Heber, Utah.
High prlest; counselor to Bishop Rasband 7 years; stake superintendent of regiigion classes; organized first Sunday school in Louisiana. County superintendent public schools; principal Heber schools 6 years.
BROADHEAD, WILLIAM. Born June 28, 1806. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1853, Danlel A. Miller company.
Married Sarah Golden in England, who was born Junc 20, 1800. Their children: John, d. Infant; John, dled; Davld, m. Harriet Betts; Elizabeth, m. John Denton; William, died; Robert, m. Alice Clegg; Thomas, dled; Jabez, m. Eunice Baxter.
BROADHEAD, DAVID (son of William Broadhead and Sarah Golden). Born Oct. 2, 1829, Coventry, Warwickshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 14, 1855, Milo Andrus company.
Married Harriet Betts, Jan. 29, 1850, Coventry (daughter of Joseph Betts and Elizabeth Bennett of Coventry), who was born Feb. 19, 1831, Foleshill, Warwickshire. Their children: Amella b. 1850, died; Harrlet b. Nov. 16, 1853, m. Walter Scott; Julia b. June 9, 1855, m. George B. Hobbs; David B. b. Feb. 17, 1857, m. Meivina Peters; William Golden b. Feb. 8, 1859, m. Louisa Jones; Joseph b. Jan. 31, 1861, m. Ellen Christian Norton; Elijah b. Jan. 29, 1864, d. May 1885; Thomas b. April 4, 1866, m. Mary Broadhead; Rose b. March 30, 1868, m. Oscar Booth; m. D. Parley Austin; Sarah b. June 12, 1870, m. Alfred A. McCune; Hyrum b. March 3, 1873, m. Polly Jennings; Samuel Daken b. April 19, 1876, m. Alice Ann Carter. Family home Nephi, Utah.
One of the presidents 49th quorum seventies; patriarch; high counselor; home missionary. Ribbon weaver; farmer.
BROADHEAD, ROBERT (son of William Broadhead and Sarah Golden). Born June 3, 1836, at Coventry. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1853.
Married Alice Clegg Jan. 15, 1861, Heber City, Utah (daughter of Jonathan Clegg and Ellen Wolmsley of Lanca- shire, Eng., pioneers Dec. 18, 1856, Edward Martin handcart company). She was born Oct. 23, 1846. Their children: Sarah, m. James McDonald; Robert, died; Elien, m. Joshua Sweat; Elizabeth, m. Lewls Sweat; Margaret, m. Davld M. Ivie; William, m. Edith Murald; m. Susie Carroll; m. Ameiia Anderson: Jonathan, d. Infant; Elmer, m. Elizabeth McAffie; Mary, m. Thomas Broadhead; Rozilla, m. Joseph
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Horricks; Thomas, m. Barbara Ann McAffie; Susie, m. Erick Gabrielson; Jabez, d. infant. Family home Heber City, Utah
High priest. Pioneer to Heber City, where he has helped to build canals and wagon roads. Farmer.
BROCKBANK, ISAAC (son of Daniel Brockbank and Agnes Morris of Cocks Bank, Preston Patrick, Westmoreland, Eng.). Born May 17, 1805, Underbarrow, Westmoreland, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 4, 1852, Abraham O. Smoot company.
Married Elizabeth Mainwaring, 1835, Liverpool, Eng. (daughter of Peter Mainwaring and Jane - of Liver- pool, Eng.). She was born in 1812. Their children: Isaae b. July 13, 1837, m. Katherine A. Howard; Elizabeth b. Nov. 8, 1838, m. John Bushnell; Joshua b. May 15, 1848, m. Sarah Ann Jex; Agnes b. 1851, m. Albert K. Thurber; Samuel b. Sept. 15, 1853, m. Mary J. Thomas; Joseph b. Sept. 15, 1859, m. Emma J. McKell; Martha Ann b. Sept. 5, 1861 (d. Jan. 5, 1906), m. Joseph H. Hales, Nov. 16, 1882. Family home Spanish Fork, Utah.
Counselor in bishoprie Spanish Fork 1854-55. Died 1878.
BROCKBANK, ISAAC, JR. (son of Isaac Brockbank and Eliz- abeth Mainwaring). Born July 13, 1837, Liverpool, Eng. Came to Utah with father.
Married Katherine A. Howard June 25, 1860, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Howard and Elizabeth Ander- son, of Big Cottonwood, Utah, pioneers 1853, John Hindiey company). She was born April 25, 1843. Their children: Daniel E., m. Lutie Young; Elizabeth B., m. Harry G. Meyer; Lucas Thurber, m. Myrtie Mitchener; Katherine, m. Fred- erick E. Arnold; Lockhart, m. Nina Atwood; Albert; George M., m. Jennie B. Reid. Family home Salt Lake City.
Married Mary Ann Park Jan. 7, 1865, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Park and Louisa Smith of Provo, Utah, pioneers Oct. 10, 1847, John Taylor company). She was born July 17, 1843, in Upper Canada and came to Utah with parents. Their children: John P. b. April 3, 1867, m. Emmen S. Truman; Louisa P. b. June 28, 1869, m. Charles Reynolds; Heber P. b. Nov. 19, 1871, m. Elizabeth Brasher; Mary P. b. March 9, 1873, m. John A. North; Jane P. b. Dec. 12, 1874, d. aged 9; James W. P. b. Dec. 12, 1874, m. Sarah Andrus; Joseph P. b. Dec. 27, 1876, m. Willard Jeral; Taylor P. b. Jan. 31, 1879, m. Sarah LeCheminant; Agnes P. b. Aug. 4, 1881, m. Levi Fulier; Margaret E. P. b. May 10, 1883, d. aged 6; Alma P. b. Feb, 10, 1885. Family home Big Cottonwood, Salt Lake county.
Counselor to bishop eighth ward, Salt Lake City 1871-1890; high priest; associated with presiding bishoprie 1871-1887. Salt Lake City councilman 1880-82. Railroad contractor.
BROCKBANK, HEBER P. (son of Isaac Brockbank and Mary Ann Park). Born Nov. 19, 1871.
Married Elizabeth Brasher (daughter of John and Eliza- beth Brasher). Their children: Perdita, b. April 1, 1899; Ivy, b. Jan. 22, 1901; Eva, b. Feb. 13, 1906; Dcila b. Nov. 6, 1910. Family home Huntinton, Emery county, Utah.
Missionary to eentrai states. Farmer and stockman.
BROCKBANK, ALMA P. (son of Isaac Brockbank and Mary Ann Park). Born Feb. 10, 1885, Cottonwood ward. Eider; block teacher. Farmer; stockraiser; gardener.
BRODERICK, THOMAS BEGSIIAW (son of John and Mary Broderick of London, Eng.). Born Dec. 24, 1824. Came to Utah 1855.
Married Elizabeth Hilyard May 5, 1854, Beth Summit, Eng. (daughter of Andrew and Mary Hilyard of Ditchet, Eng.), who was born March 16, 1834, Ditchet, Eng., died May 1, 1871, Salt Lake City. Their children: Thomas, kilied in snowslide; Alfred Joseph b. Dec. 21, 1859, m. Margaret Alice Aiston, m. Annie Caroline Anderson, m. Hertha Natalie Olsen; John b. Jan. 2, 1862, m. Augusta C. Anderson Jan. 8, 1892; Charles Heber b. Sept. 1864 (d. 1900), m. Clara L. Anderson. Family home Salt Lake City.
Elder. Shoemaker and merchant. Died Sept. 14, 1864.
BRODERICK, ALFRED JOSEPH (son of Thomas Begshaw Broderick and Elizabeth Hilyard). Born Dec. 21, 1859, Sait Lake City.
Married Margaret Alice Alston Dec. 31, 1880, Mayfleid, Utah (daughter of Joseph Alston and Margaret Hall of American Fork, Utah, oxteam pioneers). She was born April 16, 1863, and died Jan. 30, 1888. Their children: Jen- nie Elizabeth b. Oct. 7, 1881, m. Edwin Larson; Alice Leona b. Nov. 4, 1883, d. infant; Alfred Leonard b. Feb. 27, 1886, m. Virgie Searl; Margaret Adelia b. Jan. 22, 1888, d. infant. Family home Mayfield, Utah.
Married Annie Caroline Anderson Nov. 8, 1888, Manti, Utah (daughter of August Anderson, who did not come to Utah, and Martina Anderson of Mayfieid). She was born July 28, 1870, and died Jan. 4, 1906. Their children: Thomas Alma b. Aug. 11, 1889; Crystai Adelia b. March 19, 1892, m. Alma Jorgensen; Alfred Milton b. Jan. 8, 1894; Wilford W. b. July 16, 1895; Fiossie Irene b. May 26, 1898; Lorenzo b. Feb. 21, 1900; Joseph Alston b. Dec. 25, 1901; Anna Bell b. Nov. 1, 1903, d. infant. Family home Emery, Utah.
Married Hertha Natalie Oisen March 31, 1909, Manti, Utah (daughter of Mads Olsen and Gustava Larson of Nygaard, Bon St. Norge, Eidsvoid, Norway). She was born Aug. 15, 1885. Their children: Ioia Christina b. March 23, 1910; Reuben Arnold b. Oct. 24, 1912. Family home, Emery, Utah.
President 149th and member 91st quorum seventies; high priest; missionary to northern states March 15, 1895, return- ing May 17, 1897; since Aug. 6, 1910, high councilor Emery stake. Public school trustee; Emery city councilman. Presi- dent Emery Canal and Reservoir company eight years; manager Emery Farmers' Co-op. Merchant; farmer; apiar- ist.
BROMLEY, WILLIAM (son of William Bromley and Mary Wells of Dowesby, Lincolnshire, Eng.). Born Sept. 21, 1819, at Dowesby. Came to Utah Sept. 5, 1866, Samuel D. White company.
Married Sarah Bullimore Dec. 21, 1847, at Dowesby (daughter of Joseph Bullimore and Ann Harrison of Gonerby Moor, Lincolnshire, Eng.). She was born Oct. 6, 1816, at Gonerby Moor. Their children: Celestia C., m. Edward Buys March 23, 1867; Joseph W., m. Annie Rasmussen; Me- lissa Amanda, d. Feb. 5, 1873; Benjamin Jesse, m. Amy Wing 1882. Family home Buysville, Wasatch county, Utah.
Missionary to England 1881-83, and to Australia 1888-91; high priest. Farmer. Died Feb. 14, 1908, Heber City, Utah.
BROMLEY, WILLIAM MICHAEL. Born Oct. 13, 1839, Worcestershire, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 1853, Joseph Reynolds company.
Married Elizabeth Roylance Nov. 10, 1858, Springville, Utah (daughter of John Roylance of Springville), who was born in 1842. Their children: William R .; John R .; Frank; Mary; Elizabeth; Sylvia; Willis; Luella; Archie; Fiora. Family resided Springville and American Fork, Utah.
Married Rosena Singleton July 19, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of Francis Singleton and Amelia Ann Williams of Portsmouth, Eng., pioneers Nov. 2, 1864, Warren Snow company). She was born April 17, 1852. Thelr children: Amelia S .; Julia; Mary; Phoebe; Cora Melinda; Jane A .; Loue; William F .; Alice.
Married Caroline Whiting 1879, Salt Lake City (daughter of Edward and Elizabeth Whiting of Springville). She was born 1853. Their children: Elizabeth; William.
Married Beulah Chipman March 1885, American Fork, Utah (daughter of Washburn and Margaret Chipman of American Fork). She was born 1862. Their children: Leah; Edna; Washburn.
Missionary to England 1872-73; missionary to New Zea- land, and introduced the Gospel to the Maoris 1881-84; bishops' counselor Springville; bishop of American Fork 1884; president high priests' quorum Alpine stake. Marshal and justice of the peace. Colonel in Nauvoo Legion. Book- keeper. Died April 14, 1911, American Fork, Utah.
BRONSON, WILMER WIIARTEN (son of Leman Bronson and Lucy Bras). Born Oct. 20, 1830, in Michigan. Came
to Utah 1848.
Married Olivia Andrus, who was born Sept. 27, 1833. Their children: Martha, m. T. B. Hammond; Calista b. Nov. 22, 1859, m. Waiter J. Lindsay; Adelaide b. Feb. 7, 1863.
Married Elizabeth Fisher. Their children: Mary, m. George Langlois; Elizabeth b. March 10, 1870, m. Peter M. Jensen; Mary; Leman; Lushen, m. Ruth Taylor; Rosabell, m. Frank Randall; Maud, m. Hyrum Carver.
BROOKS, CHIARLES P. (son of Charles Edward Brooks and Adeline Cannon). Born Aug. 21, 1851, Washingtonviile, Orange county, N. Y. Came to Utah March 4, 1874.
Married Meificent A. Godbe Sept. 28, 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Samuel Godbe and Mary Hampton of Salt Lake City, pioneers July 5, 1851, independent company). She died Sept. 27, 1889. Their children: Ciara Godbe b. Dec. 5, 1879, m. H. J. Pitts; Miriam b. April 24, 1885; Mar- jorie b. Sept. 27, 1888, m. Levi J. Riter.
Married Miriam Godbe Dcc. 15, 1891 (sister of first wife). No children. Family home Salt Lake City.
County surveyor 1891-92; member board of health 1890-93, and member board of public works 1905-12; special engineer for planning and constructing sewer systems of Salt Lake City. Mining and civil engineer.
BROOKS, GEORGE FINLEY (son of Thomas Philip Brooks and Elizabeth Harper of Ipswich, Eng.). Born Nov. 4, 1833, at Harwich, Essex, Eng. Came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, Ed- ward Martin handcart company.
Married Hannah Chariotte Bowthorpe Feb. 13, 1858, at Cottonwood, Utah (daughter of William Bowthorpe and Mary Ann Tuttle of Norwich, Norfolk, Eng., pioneers Oct. 3, 1853, Kendali and Wheelock company). She was born Nov. 5, 1840. Their children: George Thomas b. Dcc. 18, 1858, d. Jan. 18, 1859; Julia Lucretia b. June 1, 1860, m. Andrew Busby; Daniel Hanmer b. Aug. 21, 1862, d. Feb. 19, 1884; Finly George b. Oct. 24, 1864, m. Annie R. Rumel; Hannah Charlotte b. Juiy 9, 1867; Edmund William b. March 8, 1870, d. Sept. 11, 1871; David Francis b. Juiy 5, 1872, d. Dcc. 5, 1876; Major Chandler b. Jan. 2, 1875, d. March 7, 1875; Fred- erick Bowthorpe b. Feb. 6, 1876, m. Barbara Gurstner; Aus- tin Bowthorpe b. Feb. 2, 1878, m. Charlotte Kellin; Henry Bowthorpe b. July 20, 1880, m. Ada Yard. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
One of the presidents of the 8th quorum seventies; high priest; patriarch; member high council; Sunday school teacher; member Nauvoo Legion. Grocer. Died Oct, 27. 1911.
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BROOM, JOHN (son of John and Frances Broom of Bris- tol, Eng.). Born March 22, 1823, Sheffield, Yorkshire, Eng. Came to Utah October, 1851, Alfred Cardon company.
Marrled Elizabeth Heywood 1845, at Sheffield. Eng., who dled 1849 at St. Louis, Mo. Their children: Elizabeth, m. Peter Mellon; Annie, m. Hans Madson.
Married Hester Dunsdon 1850, St. Louis, Mo., who came to Utah with husband. Their children: Sarah Jane, m. George Francls Brown; Emily, d. Infant; twins, dled.
Member 38th quorum seventies; withdrew from L. D. S. church 1872. Settled at Ogden 1851. Located and named Broom's Bench 1855; built Broom Hotel 1882. Capitalist. Died at Ogden.
BROUGH, GEORGE (son of William Brough and Alice Sokel of New Molton, Yorkshire, Eng.). Born July 1, 1823, at New Molton. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1852, Joseph Outhouse com- pany.
Marrled Elizabeth Hudson March 17, 1852 (daughter of Gilbert and Rebecca Hudson), who was born Aug. 29, 1821, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: George W. b. Feb. 8, 1854, m. Jane E. Crawforth Jan. 5, 1874; Moroni b. March 12, 1856, m. Mary Crawforth Nov. 14, 1878; Robert A. b. July 24, 1859, m. Caroline Buhanin Nov. 26, 1885; Elizabeth Ann b. July 18, 1861, m. James A. Allred Nov. 14, 1878. Family home Spring City, Utah.
Married Elizabeth Mace Sept. 12, 1888, Manti, Utah (daughter of George Mace and Elizabeth Frost). She was born April 13, 1824, Stockport, near Manchester, Eng.
Missionary to England 1882; tithing clerk 1863-81. Post- master 1865-83.
BROUGH, GEORGE W. (son of George Brough and Ellza- beth Hudson). Born Feb. 8, 1854, Lehl, Utah.
Married Jane Elizabeth Crawforth Jan. 5, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of Charles Crawforth and Martha Moore), who was born June 17, 1855, Mormon Grove, Mo. Their children: Rozina A. b. Jan. 17, 1876, m. Joseph W. Majors Dec. 19, 1894; George A. b. Oct. 3, 1878, m. Edith Anderson Oct. 11, 1899; Raymond G. b. April 30, 1881, m. Edna Allred Jan. 11, 1905; Charles William b. Dec. 2, 1883, m. Ella Wood- ruff May 16, 1907; Owen L. b. Feb. 23, 1886; Eve D. b. Nov. 29, 1888, m. Amos P. Hansen Nov. 24, 1909; Vera b. June 8, 1893; Oral b. Jan. 12, 1906, died. Family home Spring City, Utah.
City councilman six years. Secretary elders' quorum.
BROWN, ABIA WILLIAM (son of Abia William Brown, born Oet. 18, 1799. Mount Holly, N. J., and Abby Cadwalider, born Jan. 31, 1797, Jefferson county, Ohio). He was born May 5, 1840, Harrisonville, Harrison county, Ohio, Came to Utah Sept. 27, 1861, Sextus E. Johnson company,
Married Emma Susan Sibley Nov. 29, 1869 (daughter of Thomas Henry Sibley and Mary Susan Bowman), who was born May 10, 1851. Their children: Frank Scott b. Sept. 20. 1870, m. Sarah Ella Church; Eva Ann, m. James H. Hartt Oet. 31, 1892; Abia William Lee b. Feb. 24, 1874, m. Rebecca N. Judd May 22, 1896; Abby Emma b. Oct. 21, 1876; Mary Cadwalider b. Oct. 10, 1877, m. William Potter; Thomas Recse h. Jan. 18, 1880; Rex Roland b. March 24, 1882, m, Arletta Esplin Dec. 8, 1910; Lily Lenore b. Feb. 16, 1884, m. Asa W. Judd; Dora A. b. July 12, 1886, m. David E. Cameron June 24, 1908; Macy b. June 30, 1888. m. Hyram C. Robinson; Verne Orr b. May 3, 1889; Abby b. July 7, 1891; Ellce b. Nov. 29, 1891; Marjorie b. Jan. 28, 1894; Jesslel b. May 17, 1896; Benjamin Levi b. July 2, 1897. Family resided Fredonia, Arlz., since 1884.
Married Lucinda A. Stewart Aug. 23, 1882, St. George, Utah (daughter of Levi Stewart and Margery Wilkinson), who was born Jan. 8, 1864, Salt Lake City.
Missionary to England, and presided over Bristol confer- ence 1867-69; president 65th quorum seventies; first coun- selor to Bishop Thomas P. Jensen; high priest. School teacher. Located present site of Fredonia, Ariz.
BROWN, ALBERT (son of James and Mary Brown of Windsor, Hartford Co., Conn.). Born November, 1807. Came to UTtah Sept. 2, 1863, Captain Patterson company.
Married Sarah Campbell 1839, Kirtland, Ohio, who was born in 1820. Their children: Robert, d. infant; Don Carlos; Samuel James, m. Elizabeth E. Solomon; Emma Sarah, m. Alfred Solomon: Francls M., m. Ellen Wanless; Albert; Ellen. Family home, Salt Lake City.
Seventy; high priest; missionary to eastern states two years; patriarch; member "Zion's Camp"; doorkecper of Nauvoo temple at dedication; member Nauvoo Leglon. Car- penter. Died January, 1891, East Mill Creek, Utah.
BROWN, SAMUEL JAMES (son of Albert Brown and Sarah Camphell). Born Feb. 16, 1846, Nauvoo, Ill. Came to Utah Sept. 2, 1863, with father.
Marricd Elizabeth E. Solomon Jan. 11, 1868, Salt Lake Endowment House, Wilford Woodruff officiating (daugh- ter of William H. Solomon and Ellzabeth Drew of Truro, Cornwall, Eng., pioneers Oct. 1860, Captain Murdock com- pany). She was born May 7, 1852. Their children: Samuel J. b. Oet. 23, 1868, d. Infant; Albert b. Feb. 18, 1870, m. Emily Willey; Samuel H. b. April 7, 1871, d. agcd 9; Ellza- heth E. b. Sept. 28, 1873, m. John A. Eardley; Ernest b. Nov. 28, 1874, m. Lucy Shaw; Mary L. b. Jan. 12, 1877, d. aged 4; Amanda D. b. Sept. 9, 1878, m. Wililam T. Edwards;
Ammon S. b. July 16, 1880, m, Francis Barnes; MInnle B. b. Jan. 2, 1883, m. George J. Evans; Alma E. b. Aug. 24, 1886, m. Luclle Evans; Hilda M. b. Oct. 18, 1886; Stella M. b. Dec. 3, 1888; Leonard b. June 8, 1891; Larue b. Sept. 16, 1895.
High priest; second counselor to Blshop Brimley of 5th ward 10 years. Made two trips across the plains. School trustee. Carpenter; contractor and smelter bullder.
BROWN, AUSTIN CRAVATH (son of Alfred Brown, born Jan. 17, 1806, Hartiand, Niagara county, N. Y., and Eliza Doty, a direct descendant of Edward Doty, who came over on the "Mayflower" 1620. She was born April 29, 1808, In New York -; marrled in 1848). He was born April 30, 1850, near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Came to Utah Sept. 17, 1850, Jonathan Foote company.
Marricd Meriah C. Ballantyne, Fcb. 2, 1874 (daughter of Richard Ballantyne and Huldah M. Clark, ploneers 1848). She was born June 25, 1856, Salt Lake City. Their children: Austin A .; Merlah, m. Thomas C. Chatland; Inez R .; Eliza; Richard; Helen; Annabel, m. Elbert F, Wlison: Laura De- lecta, m. Zachariah Evans; Austin Joseph, m. May Shriver: Leona Ballantyne; Mary Vilate, m. Claud R. Clark; Horace Ballantyne; Zina Ballantyne. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Married Mary Fairbanks, May 8, 1886, Salt Lake City (daughter of John B. Falrbanks and Sarah Van Wagoner, pioneers of 1847). She was born Feb. 18, 1858, Payson, Utah. Only child; Eva May. Famlly home Payson, Utah.
BROWN, BARTLETT (son of Timothy Brown and Meredith Ward of Westmoreland, N. H., who later were the first settlers of Waterville, Vt., in 1797). Born Nov. 4, 1798, at Waterville. Came to Utah 1849 on way to Callfornla, located with family 1854.
Married Joanna Austin Leach (daughter of Willlam B. Leach and Susanna Stevens of Waterville, pioneers Aug. 4, 1854, Bartlett Brown company). She was born Nov. 11, 1812, at Waterville, Vt., and died Feb. 24, 1880, Centerville, Utah. Their children: Joanna Ward, m. Jonathan Hemen- way; Susannah Stevens, m. John Seaman; Harrlet Josephine, m. Christopher Kofoed; Mary Minerva. d. March, 1855; Rhoda Asenath, m. Michael Spahn; Lucinda Potter, m. Phile- mon A. Merrill; Sarah Amanada, m. Hyrum Smith; Timothy Bartlett, m. Margaret Ann Smith. Family home Center- ville, Utah.
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