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Missionary to England 1887-88; member 10th quorum sev . enties; high priest; bishop's counselor of 9th ward for 23 years. Teacher. Helped build Gardo house and temple in Salt Lake City.
BROWN, JONATHAN (son of Jonathan Brown, born April 23, 1794, Bristol, Eng., and Frances Mary Primrose, born Oct. 8, 1796, Norfolk, Eng.). He was born July 31, 1818, in England. Came to Utah Sept. 20, 1853, Claudius V. Spencer company.
Married Sarah Couzins Oct. 31, 1838 (daughter of George Couzins and Ann Herridge), who was born March 7, 1819. Their children: Henry William b. Oct. 10, 1839, m. Sarah A. Killpack March 15, 1869; Edwin b. June 24, 1841, m. Des- demona Fox June 12, 1865; Elizabeth b. Jan. 28, 1843, m. Chancey G. Webb April 7, 1868; Charles b. Jan. 14, 1845, d. June 24, 1860; Emma b. Jan. 12, 1850, m. Job Reading Feb. 8, 1870; Sarah Ann b. Sept. 1, 1846, m. J. C. Peterson Dec. 31, 1864; Ellen b. Aug. 3, 1851, d. April 29, 1853; Maria Ellen b. March 23, 1853, d. Oct. 5, 1853; Mary Frances b. April 9, 1857, m. James B. Henry July 25, 1878; Albert G. C. b. Dec. 13, 1859, m. Hannah Thompson April 24, 1881. Family home Murray, Utah.
Married Ann Langfield Nov. 22. 1856, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Langfield). She was born at Newbury, England. Only child. Elizabeth Ann b. Sept. 1857, m. Alex- ander Bowman.
Member 23d quorum seventies; treasurer of Reading branch of London, Eng.
BROWN, HENRY W. (son of Jonathan Brown and Sarah Couzins). Born Oct. 10, 1839, Newbury, Eng.
Married Sarah Ann Kilipack March 15, 1869, Salt Lake City (daughter of John and Frances Killpack, former a pio- neer 1864). She was born Aug. 8, 1851. Their children: Henry J. b. March 12, 1870, d. Aug. 20, 1889; Frances Sarah b. Dec. 19, 1871, d. Sept, 22, 1877; Charles b. Sept. 28, 1873, m. Hiima Johnson Jan. 18, 1899; Elizabeth Rachel b. July 22, 1875, m. James Dunster Oct. 23, 1894; George E. b. Aug. 12, 1877, m. May Rawlings Oct. 31, 1903; Arthur W. b. June 24, 1879, m. Ivie May Turner Oct. 21, 1903; John Louis b. July 6, 1881, m. Lucy E. Fisher Sept. 2, 1903; Lavinia Louisa b. April 20, 1884, m. James W. Cahoon June 20, 1906; Esther Lillace b. June 15, 1886, m. Melvin R. Fisher Feb. 27, 1907; Zina Merl b. July 7, 1890, m. Andrew H. Bennion Oct. 15, 1907. Family home Murray, Utah.
Member 61st quorum seventies; missionary to England 1881-83; councilman for 72d quorum seventies. Road super- visor South Cottonwood 20 years; president East Jordan Irrigation company, also serving as secretary, treasurer and director. Chairman board of canals; school trustee 15 years.
BROWN, JOSEPH. Born in Manasquam, N. J. Came to Utah in early days.
Married Ann Curtis at Salt Lake City. Their children: Benjamin, m. Rebecca Webb; Elizabeth, m. Elbert East- mond; Sidney, m. Eleanor -; Samuel, m. Katherine -; Prudence, m. Lafayette Granger. Family home Salt Lake City.
Ship builder; carpenter; merchant.
BROWN, JOSEPH SMITH (son of James Brown and Mary McCrea of Ogden, Utah, pioneers July 29, 1847, with Mor- mon Battalion). Born Jan. 4, 1856, Ogden, Utah.
Married Sarah Wealthea Patton March 8, 1876 (daughter of William Cornwall Patton and Welthea Eddy of Pay- son, Utah, pioneers). She was born Oct. 22, 1858. Their children: Joseph Smith Jr., m. Ada Myrtle Stanford; Welthea May, m. Job E. Hemsley; Henry Alonzo, m. Lola Smith; Mary Josephine, m. George Oakey; James William died; George David, m, Blanch Smith; Margaret Viola, m.
Adnia E. Bramwell; Leroy Patten, m. Hazel Smith; Sidney Earl; Wendell Eddy died. Family home Plano, Idaho.
Farmer. Died March 22, 1903, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
BROWN, HENRY ALONZO (son of Joseph Smith Brown and Sarah Weithea Patton). Born June 30, 1880, Oxford, Idaho.
Married Lola Smith June 7, 1912, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Smith and Annie Mathews of Egin, Idaho). She was born Dec. 22, 1885. Only child: Esther b. March 27, 1913.
Missionary to California 1908-10. Farmer.
BROWN, PHILANDER (son of William Brown and Diantha Soreland). Born April 10, 1826, Rush, Monroe county, N. Y. Came to Utah Sept. 4, 1860, Franklin Brown company.
Married Orilia Leavitt Oct. 13, 1848 (daughter of John Leavitt and Lucy Fish), who was born Feb. 10, 1829. Only child: Horace b. July 23, 1849, d. Aug. 7, 1849.
Married Elizabeth Dobney Short Feb. 6, 1864, Salt Lake City (daughter of William John Short, pioneer Sept. 4, 1863, Capt. Patterson company, and Elizabeth Curtis, married Oct. 27, 1834, Islington, Eng.). She was born Nov. 24, 1841, London, Eng. Their children: Zina Elizabeth b. Oct. 17, 1865, m. Harold Hardy Nov. 19, 1884; Emily Orilla b. Dec. 8, 1866, m. T. H. Maxfield July 14, 1892; Philander Franklin b. Dec. 21, 1868, died; Charles Hyrum b. March 13, 1870, m. Ella Harton Oct. 24, 1891; Mary Emiline b. June 26, 1871, m. H. B. Hales April 1, 1903; Harvey Alfred b. Sept. 24, 1872; William John b. Jan. 24, 1874, m. Etta Clinger Dec. 6, 1895; Ellen Adell b. May 19, 1875, m. Ellis Maxfield Aug. 11, 1897; B. Jarrel b. Feb. 6, 1877, died; Phebe Diantha b. Dec. 26, 1878, m. W. E. Hardy Sept. 7, 1898; George Albert b. Feb. 23, 1880, m. Julia Ramsy Nov. 14, 1900. Family home Provo, Utah.
President 74th and 34th quorum seventies; missionary. Road supervisor; railroad foreman between Salt Lake City and Frisco, Utah.
BROWN, GEORGE ALBERT (son of Philander Brown and Elizabeth Dobney Short). Born Feb. 23, 1880, Provo, Utah.
Married Julia Ramsey Nov. 14, 1900, Salt Lake City (daughter of George W. Ramsey and Amanda Ross), who was born Jan. 27, 1881. Their children: Emily H. b. Aug. 7, 1901; Eilis S. b. Feb. 17, 1904; Albert R. b. Dec. 6, 1905; Mervin M. b. June 13, 1908; Erma F. b. Jan. 22, 1911. Fam- ily home Provo, Utah.
Missionary to New Zealand three years. Merchant.
BROWN, RICHARD DANIELS (son of William Daniels Brown and Grace Fairhurst of Wigan, Lancashire, Eng.). Born March 1, 1811, at Wigan. Came to Utah Oct. 4, 1864, William S. Warren company.
Married Margaret Parkinson Sept. 11, 1830 (daughter of Thomas Parkinson and Sarah Southworth), who was born May 12, 1811, and came to Utah with husband. Their chii- dren: William D. b. Jan. 1836, m. Hannah Hardman 1865; Thomas b. Dec. 16, 1838, m. Esther Wardle March 19, 1861; Mary Ann b. Jan. 1840, m. John McCullough; Elizabeth b. Oct. 28, 1841, m. Peter Later May 25, 1863; Catherine b. June 8, 1844, m, James Fields Aug. 1868; Richard Daniels b. May 27, 1846, m. Lucy A. Enzlow Field Dec. 5, 1870; Mar- garet b. May 6, 1849, m. Edward Hemsley; Rebecca b. Nov. 30, 1850, m. Noah Wardle; Sarah Jane b. Oct. 1852, m. Abra- ham Redford; Josiah Hyrum b. Jan. 6, 1856, m. Sariah Rawson.
Elder. Farmer. Dicd June 22, 1893, Harrisville, Utah.
BROWN, RICHARD DANIELS (son of Richard Daniels Brown and Margaret Parkinson). Born May 27, 1846, Man- chester, Lancashire, Eng.
Married Lucy A. Enziow Field Dec. 5, 1870 (daughter of Elza Enzlow and Mary Field, married 1848). She was born Nov. 30, 1849, and came to Utah 1851. Their children: Her- bert b. March 20, 1873, m. Margaret Robson Nov. 8, 1893; Richard Roy b. May 10, 1875, m. Generva Miller Nov. 14, 1903; Mary Margaret b. April 5, 1877; Eiza b. July 29, 1878, m. Hattie Rex Nov, 1900; Lucy Effie b. Dec. 9, 1880, m. Ar- thur E. Wilson March 4, 1898.
Married Mary Elizabeth Olmstead July 15, 1885, Logan, Utah (daughter of Hyrum Olmstead and Sarah Elizabeth Hammond, pioneers 1847, Company C, Mormon Battalion), She was born Nov. 29, 1861, Riverdale, Utah.
Married Betsy Fish July 29, 1889, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of Jabez Fish and Henrietta Stott). Only child: Thomas Lawrence Brown.
Married Emily Schofield May 20, 1904, Layton, Utah (daughter of Joseph Schofield and Lavina Parkinson). Their children: Verna Elizabeth; William Ray; Victor Leland.
Filled two missions to Europe; president 60th quorum seventies 10 years; secretary to 60th quorum seventies 12 years; superintendent Sunday schools 10 years; assistant superintendent Sunday schools 20 years. Postmaster Har- risville six years; city sexton at Ogden 1906-10, 1912-13,
BROWN, ROBERT (son of Charles and Jane Brown). Born May 14, 1831, St. Paul's, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 1, 1862, Joseph Horne company.
Married Ann Evans Nov. 18, 1852 (daughter of William Evans and Frances Russell, latter a pioneer Oct. 1, 1862).
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She was born July 28, 1834, Their children: Henry Wii- iiam Evans b. July 14, 1854, m. Chariotte Elizabeth Taylor Dec. 9, 1880; Robert William b. June 20, 1856, m. Mary T. Todd Jan. 8, 1896; Edmund J. b. March 3, 1864, m. Olive T. Butterfield Oct. 25, 1886; William A. b. June 6, 1866, m. Emily Todd Jan. 15, 1890; Rachel Emily Jane b. Sept. 30; 1872, m. Albert S. Gibbs Jan. 13, 1892; George T. b. June 30, 1875, m. Emeretta Miller Sept. 16, 1898; Ellen Maria b. June 17, 1878, m. Charles W. Malustrom Feb. 28, 1898. Family home South Murray, Utah.
Farmer and rancher.
BROWN, HENRY WILLIAM EVANS (son of Robert Brown and Ann Evans). Born Juiy 14, 1854, St. Nicholas parish, Bristol, Eng.
Married Charlotte Elizabeth Taylor Dec. 9, 1880, Sait Lake City (daughter of Peter Taylor and Sarah Brent), who was born Sept. 5, 1858, Middlesex, London. Their children: Maude Elizabeth b. June 26, 1882, m. Royal Bateman; Tresas b. March 2, 1884. Family home South Murray, Utah.
Miner and smelterman.
BROWN, SAMUEL A. M. (son of Samuel Brown and Julia Maiand of Salt Lake City). Born September, 1888.
Married Ethei Lees Jan. 29, 1908, Sait Lake City, Bishop McMillan officiating (daughter of Josiah Lees and Mary Ann Boyden, pioneers Sept. 3, 1860, James W. Ross company). She was born Jan. 11, 1887, Sait Lake City. Only child: Jack M. b. July 15, 1912.
BROWN, THOMAS B. (son of Thomas Brown and Jemima Rodgers of Salt Lake City). Born Dec. 27, 1824, Bath, Som- ersetshire, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 25, 1856, Richard Ballantyne company.
Married Jane White May 13, 1857, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of Isaac White of North Ogden, Utah), who was born 1830. Their children: Thomas F., m. Susan Dudman; Louise d. aged 2; Jane M. d. aged 16; Elizabeth A .; m. Lo- renzo Waidram; Mary E., m. John Shaw; Rose E., m. Wil- liam Bailey; Kate E., m. John Ward; Celia E.
Married Eliza Brown March 14, 1863, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Brown of North Oregon). Their chil- dren: John H., m. Elizabeth A. Royiance; George, m. Maud Dudman; Eiien, m. Arthur G. Barrett; Emily, m. Joseph Folkman; William C. d. infant; Harriet, m. Thomas Barrett; Nephi J., m. Viiate Tayior. Family resided North Ogden, Utah.
Member 10th quorum seventies; high priest. Cabinet- maker and farmer. Died June 18, 1899.
BROWN, THOMAS JAMES (son of James and Mary Brown of New Jersey). Born Sept. 20, 1837, in New Jersey.
Married Althea Chamberiain 1860, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of John Chamberiain and Amy Airy of New Jersey). She was born May 1845. Their children: James A., m. Rose Frances Morris; Mary Emma, m. James Keily; Alice A., m. Thomas Tayior, who died, m. Henry Heaton; Charies ., m. Adele Lee; Ernest W .; Edna L., m. Ciyde L. Bailey. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Seventy; teacher. Florist and nurseryman. Died Oct. 22. 1905.
BROWN, JAMES A. (son of Thomas James Brown and Al- thea Chamberlain). Born Oct. 27, 1867, Sait Lake City, Utah. Married Rose Frances Morris Dec. 18, 1890, Salt Lake City (daughter of Elias Morris and Mary Parry of Newmarket, Wales, pioneers of 1869). She was born Sept. 20, 1864. Their children: Sydney Vaughn b. Feb. 2, 1892; Irvin W. b. Dec. 22, 1894; Morris S. b. June 27, 1897; Fiorence L. b. Sept. 15, 1898; Alien J. and Vernon b. March 29, 1900. Fam- ily home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Real estate and investment agent.
BROWN, WILLIAM (son of John and Eliza Brown of Lon- don, Eng.). Came to Utah 1852.
Married Hannah Richardson (Hatton) October, 1852, Salt Lake City (daughter of Aaron Richardson and Sarah Hig- gins of Salt Lake City, pioneers Sept. 1852). Their chil- dren: Hannah b. Aug. 15, 1853, m. Heber Odekirk; Cath- erine Elizabeth b. Oct. 31, 1855, m. Samuel J. Merriil.
Hannah Richardson was the widow of William Hatton, whom she married at Plumbiey, near Knutsford, Cheshire, Eng. He was drafted in the army and went to Mexico, where he died. Their children: Sarah b. Sept. 2, 1842, m. Robert Mickel; Mary b. Junc 6, 1844, m. Austin Merriil; Fannie b. Dec. 25, 1845, d. infant.
BROWN, WILLIAM PARKER. Born May 6, 1816, Notting- hamshire, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 4, 1863, Capt. Patterson oxteam company.
Married Chariotte Parker March 28, 1841. She was born July 16, 1818, and died Juiy 4, 1854, St. Louis, Mo. Thelr children: Emma b. Dec. 24, 1841, d. June 28, 1855; Henry b. July 31, 1843, d. Sept. 20, 1843; Henry b. Aug. 16, 1844, d. Aprii 18, 1845; Ann b. March 1846, d. Aug. 5, 1846; John b. Jan. 29, 1848, m. Esther Sargent; William b. May 25,
1850, d. April 17, 1876; Sarah Ann b. Dec. 21, 1851, m. William Wilkinson; Joseph b. Aug. 12, 1853, d. June 30, 1854. Family resided in England, and at St. Louis, Mo.
Married Mary Ann Blanchard Dec. 24, 1854, St. Louis, Mo., who was born Aug. 9, 1828, and died May 7, 1909. Their chii- dren: Milo b. Dec. 15, 1855, m. Abbie Winters; George b. Aug. 15, 1857 (d. Juiy 3, 1910), m. Minnie Peterson; Thomas James b. Nov. 23, 1859, d. Sept. 11, 1864; Enoch b. Feb. 21, 1862, m. Emma Steadman, m. Mary Elizabeth Jones; Han- nah Mariah b, Feb. 6, 1864, m. Charies Heber West; Ben- jamin b. March 24, 1866, m. Emma Steadman; Martha Amelia b. June 21, 1868, m. George Sumner Harris; Edwin James b. Sept. 8, 1870, d. June 15, 1879. Family home Hoytsville, Utah.
High priest; member stake high council; ward teacher; home missionary; choir leader. Roadmaster on Union Pa- cific R. R. Farmer and stockraiser. Died June 14, 1903.
BROWN, ENOCH (son of William Parker Brown and Mary Ann Blanchard). Born Feb. 21, 1862, St. Louis, Mo.
Married Emma Steadman Dec. 3, 1884, Logan, Utah (daughter of George Steadman and Mary Ann Neeves of Lenham, Kentshire, Eng.). She was born Sept. 27, 1862, at Stalisfleid, Kentshire, and died Nov. 18, 1887. Their chil- dren: Enoch Edwin b. Sept. 5, 1885, m. Lizzie Sargent; Mary Ann b. Aug. 17, 1887, d. same day. Family resided West Jordan and Hoytsville, Utah.
Married Mary Elizabeth Jones Jan. 20, 1897, Salt Lake City (daughter of Elisha Tannehill Jones and Sarah Persin- ger of Pocotaligo, W. Va., latter came to Utah in 1897). She was born Aug. 10, 1868, at Pocotaligo. Their children: Golden Earl b. Nov. 3, 1898; Utice Golda b. July 29, 1900; Delta Selma b. June 2, 1905. Family home Hoytsvllle, Utah.
Junior president of 22d quorum seventies; missionary to southern states 1891-93; high councilor of Summit stake; high priest; 2d assistant Sunday school superintendent, Summit stake. Carpenter and plasterer; farmer and stock- raiser,
BROWN, WILLIAM RICHARD (son of William Richard Brown and Hannah Harriet Barker of London, Eng.). Born July 6, 1835, in London. Came to Utah Oct. 5, 1862. Ansel P. Harmon company.
Married Keziah Howcroft April, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Howcroft and Mary Holiand of Lanca- shirc, Eng., who came to Utah, 1873). She was born July 27, 1851. Their children: Hannah Harriet, m. Joseph F. Smith; Sarah Jane, m. Louis H. Rogers; Lucy, died; William Rich- ard, m. Ida Duncombe; Eveiyn, m. Nephi Thomstorff; Mamie, died; Seth, m. Tony Kessler; Nora, m. Martin Christensen; Mabei, died; Laron Pratt, m. Pearl Holiand; Clarence Bur- dett. Family home Salt Lake City.
Deacon. Biacksmith and merchant.
BROWN, WILLIAM RICHARD (son of William Richard and Keziah Howcroft). Born Aug. 31, 1875, Salt Lake City
Married Ida Duncombe June 1, 1898, Sait Lake City (daugh- ter of David Duncombe and Fannie Haynes of Lancaster- shire, Eng.). She was born Dec. 7, 1880. Their children: Melba b. Sept. 19, 1899; Vera b. Feb. 25, 1900; Denise b. April 1, 1902; Arva b. Dec. 11, 1905; Caivin b. Dec. 25, 1908. Family home Sait Lake City.
Clty salesman for Hancock Bros. company.
BROWN, WILLIAM THOMAS (son of Henry Brown and Catherine Maria Wright, of Birmingham, Eng.). Born May 1, 1843, Stratford-on-Avon, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 3, 1852, Abraham Owen Smoot company.
Married Theodocia Preston Jan. 31, 1870, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Whitmore Preston and Emelina Hous- ton, of American Fork, Utah, pioneers 1850). She was born May 5, 1852. Their children: William Henry, m. Emily Bar- gason; James Whitmore, m. Sarah Boddison; Minnie Maria, m. Joseph E. Ingersoll; Isaac Houston, d. infant. Family home Alpine, Utah.
Married Mary Alice Healy March 11, 1885, Logan, Utah (daughter of James Healy and Mary Carlisle, of Alpine, Utah, pioneers 1853). She was born Sept. 1, 1855. Only child: Richard Healy, d. infant.
Married Martha (Eidredge) Jackson Oct. 4, 1886, American Fork, Utah (daughter of John S. Eldredge and Sinah Chip- man, pioneers Sept. 24, 1847, Abraham S. Smoot company). She was born May 20, 1862. Their children: Julia Ania; Emma Arline, m. Louis A. Lemon.
Member 44th quorum seventies; Sunday school teacher 1875-80; chairman Oid Foiks committee. Justice of peace 1900-05 and city marshal 1903-05, of Alpine. Farmer and sheepman.
BROWNE, RICHARD H. Came to Utah in 1874.
Married Neilie Godbe Dec. 24, 1879, Salt Lake City. Their children: Laura, died; N. Percy, m. Blanche Cherry; William C. m. Mayme Wheatley; Arthur L; Dorothy; Francis L; Gor- don G .; Theresa. Family home Salt Lake City.
BROWNE, NESBITT PERCY (son of Richard H. Browne and Neilie Godbe). Born July 31, 1883, Salt Lake City. Married Blanche Cherry June 21, 1905, Salt Lake City, Utah. Only child: Richard Newton Browne.
Mining engineer and lawyer, Salt Lake City
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BROWNELL, RUSSELL GIDEON. Came to Utah Sept. 22, 1849 with Willlam Miller, Captain of ten in that company. Marrled Betsy Wheeler. Only child: Julia A. b. Feb. 12, 1826, m. James Myler Oct. 5, 1843.
Musiclan and corporal Co. C, of Mormon Battalion. Dled April 6, 1895, Fresno, Cal.
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BROWNING, DAVID ELIAS (son of Jonathan Browning and Ellzabeth Stockup of Naahville, Davidson county, Tenn.). Born Jan. 19, 1829, at Nashville. Came to Utah, Sept., 1852, Capt. Miller company.
Married Charllla Abbott, Jan. 1853, at Ogden, Utah (daugh- ter of Stephen Abbott and Ablgail Smith; latter a ploneer Oct. 27, 1849, with her children, Smith company). She was born July 4, 1829. Thelr children: Charllla Emily b. Jan. 29, 1854, m. William McGregor May 1, 1876; Davld Elias b. Aug. 8, 1856, m. Mary Anderaon; Stephen Abbott b. Dec. 8, 1858, m. Emily Chetlain, m. Annie Baird; Jonathan Abbott b. March 9, 1861, m. Lucy Bateman; James Smith b. April 19, 1864; Westley M. b. April 3, 1867; Arbarilla Fastday b. Oct. 1, 1868, m. John Lowe; Ablgall b. May 14, 1871. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Sergeant-major first regiment territorial militla, 1866. Inventor and gunsmith of world renown, as Browning automatic firearms are imported, patented and made In every country. Dled Dec. 14, 1901.
BROWNING, JAMES GREENE (son of Edmund Browning, born Nov. 14, 1761, Culpeper county, Va., and Sarah Allen, born in Pottawattamie county, Iowa; marrled In 1790). He was born May 2, 1808, in Sumner county, Tenn. Came to Utah In 1850.
Marrled Mary Ann Neal, In 1827. Thelr children: Clifton Smith b. Sept. 15, 1828, m. Rachel Middleton Oct. 2, 1854; Sarah Ann b. Oct. 10, 1830, m. Edward Bunker 1856; Edmund Thomas b. Nov. 30, 1833, m. Charlotte McArty; David Henry b. March 16, 1835, m. Elizabeth Jane Garner 1854; Jane Neel b. Aug. 4, 1838, m. William A. Stewart 1854; Isaac Austin b. Dec. 25, 1840, m. Martha Lloyd 1858; Ellza Ellzabeth M. A. A., b. Aug. 4, 1848, m. George A. Richardson 1866; Delilah Charllla b. Aug. 4, 1848, m. William A. Hunt 1864; Mary Ann b. 1852; Evaline b. Sept. 17, 1854. Family home Ogden, Utah.
Married Ann Wood Sept. 6, 1861, Salt Lake City (daughter of James Wood and Alice Hollins), who was born March 18, 1834, in North Chestershire, Eng. Their children: James Greene b. Nov. 3, 1862, m. Amanda Vllate Elmer 1883; George Andrew b. June 27, 1865, m. Emma C. Matson Nov. 4, 1891; Edmund b. Oct. 16, 1867, m. Amanda E. Wetzel April 13, 1892; Jonathan b. Feb. 18, 1870, m. Jane Barker 1897; Lewis Wood b. April 11, 1872.
Second bishop of Weber county; missionary to England 1860; member territorial legislature; Ogden city council- man. Died Nov. 20, 1878.
BROWNING, GEORGE A. (son of James Greene Browning and Ann Wood). He was born June 27, 1865, Ogden, Utah. Married Emma C. Matson Nov. 4, 1891, Logan, Utah (daugh- ter of John and Christina Sophla Matson), who was born Oct. 5, 1870, in Sweden. Their children: George A. b. Sept. 27, 1892, Esther Sophia b. Dec. 17, 1894; Ruth Matilda b. Nov. 18, 1895; Gleen Wood b. Feb. 9, 1898; Golden Matson b. Nov. 10, 1891; Lester Matson b. Nov. 5, 1903; Rulon Matson b. Oct. 22, 1906; Roland James G. b. Dec. 27, 1908; Vera Emma b. Feb. 21, 1912. Family home Annis, Idaho.
Blshop Annis ward. Merchant and farmer.
BRUNSON, LEWIS (son of Seymour Brunson, born Dec. 1, 1798, in Vermont, and Harriet Gould, born Aug. 22, 1802, In New York). He was born Jan. 27, 1831, Mantua, Portage Co., Ohlo. Came to Utah In September, 1851, Rosewell Ste- vens company.
Married Amanda Louisa Park (daughter of John Park and Matilda Wallace, pioneers 1851). She was born March 30, 1834, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Mary Louisa b. Sept. 8, 1853, m. George Bryan; Joseph Lewis b. Jan. 6, 1855; Harrlet Matilda b. Sept. 10, 1857, m. Ephraim Allred; Adaline b. Jan. 3, 1861, m. Joseph D. Smith Oct. 7, 1880; George Cannon b. 1859; Peter Lorenzo b. July 20, 1866, m. Clarinda Alta Mccullough March 11, 1887. Family home Fiilmore, Utah.
Married Lamlra Mace Jan. 13, 1857 (daughter of Hyrum Mace and Ellzabeth Armstrong, former a pioneer 1852, Capt. Miller company). She was born Jan. 14, 1840, Sevesten, Mich. Thelr children: Seymour Lewis b. Aug. 26, 1858, m. Anna Laura Tompkinson Dec. 25, 1876; Reuben E. b. Aug. 20, 1863; Arthur Mace b. Nov. 30, 1864, m. Sarah E. Carling Sept. 1, 1886; Hyrum b. Oct. 1, 1867, m. Clairilla A. Howard; Danlel b. March 20, 1870; Clairilla b. Oct. 19, 1872, m. W11- llam Wade; Harvey b. Oct. 29, 1882.
Married Catherine Carling March 31, 1857 (daughter of John Carling and Emallne Katon), who was born June 1, 1835. Their children: Annie b. March 13, 1859, m. Hans C. Hansen June 5, 1877; Jeanette b. Feb. 24, 1861, m. M. M. Blshop; John L. b. July 27, 1865, m. Emma Jane Wildon Nov. 11, 1887; James Willlam b. April 17, 1866, m. Lols Warner Jan. 25, 1888; Isaac F. b. April 1, 1870, m. Nellie Beaston; Lewis b. Nov. 20, 1872; Charles A. b. Oct. 2, 1875, m. Christle Fackral Jan. 20, 1897.
Blshop of Fillmore six years; missionary; president high prlests quorum of Millard stake; high councilor.
BRUNSON, PETER LORENZO (son of Lewis Brunson and Amanda Louisa Park). Born July 20, 1866, Fillmore, Utah.
Married Clarinda Alta Mccullough March 11, 1887 (daugh- ter of Henry J. Mccullough and Helen MacCallister), who was born Nov. 20, 1867, Flllmore, Utah. Their children: Peter Lorenzo, Jr. b. Dec. 26, 1887; Mary Altana b. Nov. 5, 1889; Amy Louisa b. Sept. 16, 1891; Helen b. Jan. 21, 1893; Harrlet b. Aug. 27, 1895; Myrtle b. March 14, 1897; Henry b. June 14, 1900; Nora b. Dec. 29, 1902; Lewis Clark b. Aug. 5, 1906; Elbert LaMar b. Nov. 16, 1908; Max Eliot b. June 18, 1911. Family resided Fillmore, Marion and Pangultch, Utah. Secretary Y. M. M. I. A. at Marion ward nine years and president one year. Bishop's counselor one year; bishop of Fillmore 1909-12; counselor to President Orvel L. Thompaon of Millard stake. Clty councilman.
BRUNSON, SEYMOUR, Jr. (son of Seymour Brunson and Harriet Gould). Born Jan. 6, 1836, Tomkins county, Ill. Came to Utah in 1852, Capt. Miller company.
Marrled Elizabeth A. Mace In 1862 (daughter of Hyrum Mace and Ellzabeth Armstrong), who was born In Febru- ary, 1847. Their children: Seymour E .; Hyrum; Willlam H .; Elizabeth Irena; Reuben; Walter; Frecman; Pearl; Emlly; Deela.
BRUNSON, SEYMOUR E. (son of Seymour Brunson, Jr., and Elizabeth A. Mace). Born Sept. 15, 1863, Payson, Utah.
Married Annle Speakman Sept. 20, 1884, Fillmore, Utah (daughter of Willlam Speakman and Sarah Young), who was born Aug. 17, 1867. Their children: Edna b. Sept. 10, 1885; Willlam E. b. July 7, 1887; Lorinda b. July 17, 1888; Evelyn b. March 18, 1891; Velate b. Oct. 19, 1894; Freeman S. b. Oct. 19, 1897; Ava b. March 18, 1900; Osborn L. b. Aug. 25, 1902; Wanda b. Sept. 25, 1906.
BRYNER, HANS ULRICH. Born March 30, 1806, Bosserdorf, Switzerland. Came to Utah 1857, Edward Hunter company.
Marrled Verena Wintsch at Zurich, Switzerland (daughter of Friederich Wintsch and Susana Weise of Zurlch). She was born Feb. 26, 1804, and came to Utah with husband. Their children Hans Ulrich, Jr., m. Marie Mathls; Casper, m. Magdalina Gubler; Barbara, m. John Mathis; Verena, m. John C. Naglie. Family home St. George, Utah.
Went to Dixle in 1861. Dled 1864, St. George, Utah.
BRYNER, HANS ULRICH, Jr. (son of Hans Ulrich Bryner and Verena Wintsch). Born April 29, 1827, at Zurlch. Came to Utah Dec. 24, 1856, Martin and Tyler handcart company.
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