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Married Ane Marie (Mary) Petersen Sept. 8, 1866, Milton, Utah (daughter of Soren Petersen and Ane Magrethe Bal- tyersen, ploneers Sept. 5, 1863, John F. Sanders company). She was born Dec. 6, 1847, near Aarhuus, Denmark. Their children: George b. July 4, 1867, m. Hannah Eliza Green; Hyrum' S. b. Sept. 26, 1869, m. Eilsabet Marla Hansen; Printha Levina b. Oct. 5, 1871, m. M. L. Brown; Ane Elisa b. April 30, 1874, m. John W. Ross; Wliliam Wester b. Oct. 7, 1876, m. Minerva Jensen; Maggie Mathilda b. July 10, 1879, m. Hans P. Hansen April 26, 1899; Mary Rebecca b. July 7, 1884, m. John James Barton; Leo Carios b. Feb. 21, 1887; Chester Hugh b. Oct. 24, 1889, Famlly resided Milton and Richfield, Utah.
Married Karen J. A. Jacobsen Dec. 13, 1883, Richfield (daughter of Andreas Jacobsen and Helena Larsen, former died 1888, in Denmark, latter came to Utah 1892, and died April 25, 1908). She was born Nov. 27, 1863, Astrup, Den- mark. Their children: Helena b. June 13, 1885, m. R. Albern Alien; Lehi Peter b. Jan. 22, 1887; May Esther b. Dec. 25, 1888; Nephi Wilford b. Sept. 18, 1892; Heber Miller b. May 30, 1894, d. July 18, 1902; Mathew b. May 11, 1899, d. Oct. 26, 1899; Andrew b. May 11, 1899, d. Sept. 23, 1899; Eilen Vilate b. Nov. 23, 1903. Family home Richfield, Utah. Presided over Milton branch of L. D. S. church ten years; counselor to Charles Peterson at that piace; first counselor to Bishop Poui Poulsen of 1st ward 12 years; missionary to Denmark 1881-83, and president of Hjorring and Aalborg branches each one year. Captaln in Utah mllitla. Settled at Miiton 1863, and engaged In blacksmithing, farming and sawmilling; furnished ties and timber for U. P. R. R. Moved to Richfield 1875, and there joined the United Order and was elected a member of the board, and later its president,
CHRISTENSEN, NIELS (son of Chresten Andersen, born 1808, Rorbek, Jutiand, Denmark, and Matte Marie Ander- sen, born Dec. 5, 1809, Jutiand, Denmark). He was born July 11, 1842, Hviisom, Jutland. Came to Utah 1864, Sharp and Spencer company.
Married Ane Marie Nielsen (daughter of Soren Nieisen and Ane Margrete Nieisen, pioneers Aug. 26, 1864). She was born Nov. 2, 1850. Their children: Niels Christian b. April 5, 1868, m. Tomine Marie Thompsen Feb. 26, 1890; Margaret Mariane b. May 6, 1870, m. Anton Nielsen Nov. 11, 1889; Ephraim Erastus b. Feb. 24, 1872, d. Nov. 22, 1894; Joseph Hyrum b. June 2, 1874, m. Hannah Thompsen 1898: Andrew Burten b. Oct. 27, 1876, m. Martine Mickeisen May 6, 1896; Deislne Eleonore b. Dec, 4, 1878, d. March 31, 1892; Dianthe Sophla b. Jan. 9, 1881, d. July 2, 1896; Peter Rudolph b. Nov. 25, 1883; James Marion b. March 24, 1886, m. Dor- thelle Hansen June 29, 1910; John Preclous b. Aug. 12, 1888, d. 1888. Family home Sailna, Utah.
High priest. Farmer and blacksmith.
CHRISTENSEN, NIELS CHRISTIAN (son of Nlels Chris- tensen and Ane Maria Nielsen). Born April 5, 1868, Ephralm, Utah.
Marrled Tomlne Marie Thompsen Feb. 26, 1890, Manti, Utah (daughter of Lars Peter and Kirsten Thompsen), who was born Dec. 23, 1869, Vendsyssel, Denmark. Thelr children: Niels Edward b. Jan. 4, 1891; James b. Feb. 1893; Tomine b. Sept. 1895; Walter b. Aug. 1898; Irene b. 1901; Ephraim b. 1907. Family home Salina, Utah.
Eider. Miner; train repairer.
CIIRISTENSEN, NIELS (son of Christen Nielsen and Anne Marie Johansen of Stabrand, Randers amt, Denmark). Born Dec. 11, 1816, Stabrand, Denmark. Came to Utah 1860.
Married Christine Their children: Christian b. 1843, m. Karen ; Christen b. 1845, m. Mina Peter- sen; Anna Marle b. 1847; Niels b. 1849, m. Anna Petersen. Family home Stabrand, Denmark.
Married Christine Johansen, who was born In Denmark. Their children; Joseph; Sophla b. Dec. 17, 1862, m. Lars Sorensen; Dorthe Christiane b. Aug. 8, 1864, m. Joseph Bar- stow; Samuel b. 1866; John b. 1868.
Married Christene Andersen Nov. 7, 1863, Salt Lake City (daughter of Anders Larsen and Kristen Petersen), who was born Oct. 28, 1843, In Denmark. Their children: An- drew b. May 23, 1865, m. Aidine C. Wilson 1889; Mary Anne Christene b. Sept. 2, 1867, m. Joseph J. Jensen 1889; Ezra b. July 18, 1869, m. May Killian 1900; Heber b. Aug. 25, 1871, m. Emma Nieison 1897; Joseph b. March 19, 1873; Hyrum b. Dec. 25, 1875, m. Lucy C. Wilson 1899; Nephi Levi b. Nov. 21, 1877; Wilford M. b. Oct. 24, 1879, m. Harriet Birdie Bates Oct. 11, 1904; Orsen b. May 14, 1891. Family resided Hyrum, Utah.
High priest.
CHRISTENSEN, WILFORD M. (son of Niels Christensen and Christene Andersen). Born Oct. 24, 1879, at Hyrum.
Married Harriet Birdie Bates Oct. 11, 1904, Salt Lake City (daughter of Ormes Eaton Bates and Augusta Eleason, pioneers 1862-63 respectively). She was born Dec. 8, 1886, Hyrum, Utah. Their children: Leatha b. Sept. 7, 1905; Harrlet Lorraln b. May 11, 1907; Alice Augusta b. April 24, 1909; Genevieve Christene b. April 24, 1911. Family home Goshen, Bingham county, Idaho.
Missionary to Copenhagen 1900-03; member high councli Blackfoot stake 1904; blshop Goshen ward 1906.
CHRISTENSEN, NEILS C. Born Feb. 6, 1832, Taars parish, Hjorring amt, Denmark. Came to Utah 1862.
Married Bertie Marie Sornson Nov. 11, 1853, in Denmark (daughter of Hans Sornson). Their children: Mary Ann, m. Carl C. Johnson; Hannah M., m. Joseph Newboid. Family home Smithfield, Utah.
Member 64th quorum seventies; missionary to Denmark; high priest; high councilor; Sunday school superintendent. Farmer. Died April, 1898, Lyman, Idaho.
CHRISTENSEN, PETER (son of Christian and Annie Cath- aline Christensen). Born Aug. 26, 1833, Jutiand, Denmark. Came to Utah in 1860.
Married Sophia M. Christensen 1852, North Bend, Utah (daughter of Christlan Christensen and Ana Sophia Soren- sen of Orep, Copenhagen, Denmark, ploneers 1860). She was born March 10, 1833. Their children: John Andrew; Parley Parker; Arthur Eugene, m. Christina Johnson; Ei- nora Blythe, m. John Russell Lamiman; Fiorence Matilda; Lawrence Adolfus; Ester Sophia, m. Thur Cronholm. Fam- liy home Newton, Utah.
County commissioner and postmaster many years. Farmer.
CHRISTENSEN, PARLEY PARKER (son of Peter and Sophla M. Christensen). Born July 19, 1869, Weston, Idaho.
County superintendent schools two terms in Tooele county; first city attorney of Grantsville; secretary constl- tutional convention of Utah; Salt Lake county attorney. Attorney-at-law.
CHRISTENSEN, PETER CIIRISTEN (son of Christen Niei- sen and Maren Andersen). Born June 8, 1830, Asaa, Hjor- ring, Denmark. Came to Utah 1861.
Married Anc Kirstine Larsen 1849 in Denmark (daugh- ter of Lars Sorensen and Bendine Rasmussen), who was born June 27, 1827. Their children: Ane Bendine, Cecelia Marle and Jens, died; Nieis Christen, m. Elmyra Matiida Bunce, m. Hannah Bunderson; Larsine Bendine, m. Chris- ten R. Nielsen; Joseph T. C., died; Hyrum, m. Ingra Greger- son, m. Elsena Sorensen; Peter, m. Laura Luelia Bunce. Family home Mayfield, Utah.
Member 65th quorum seventies; high priest; ward teacher; missionary to Denmark 1872-74, and preslded over Aalborg conference; again 1891-93, and 1895-97. First lieutenant to Warren S. Snow In Black Hawk Indian war. Mail carrier; farmer and sheepraiser. Died Nov. 24, 1908, Mayfield, Utah.
CHRISTENSEN, PETER (son of Peter Christen Christensen and Ane Kirstine Larsen). Born July 29, 1869, Mantl, Utah. Married Laura Luelia Bunce Aug. 9, 1888, Manti (daugh- ter of Lewis DeMott Bunce, born Sept. 29, 1827, Woicott,
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Wayne county, N. Y., and Eimyra Vorhees, born June 30, 1834, Hamilton county, Ohio, both of Woieott, N. Y., pioneers 1852). She was born Sept. 8, 1870, Parowan, Utah.
President 149th quorum seventies; missionary to Denmark 1896-98; assistant Sunday school superintendent Emery stake. President Emery town board; school trustee 1904- 08. Farmer.
CHRISTENSEN, RASMUS (son of Christen Christensen and Meta Rasmussen). Born Sept. 23, 1829, Aalborg, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 30, 1853, John Forsgren company.
Married Priscilla V. Mitcheli (daughter of Hezekiah Mitcheii and Sarah Malison), who was born Oct. 19, 1839, and came to Utah Sept. 29, 1854, James Brown company. Only child: Rasmus H. b. May 23, 1868, m. Nancy Melvina Ben- nett Sept. 19, 1889.
CHRISTENSEN, RASMUS H. (son of Rasmus Christensen and Priscilla V. Mitchell). Born May 23, 1868, Huntsville, Utah.
Married Nancy Melvina Bennett Sept. 19, 1889, Hooper, Utah (daughter of George Bennett and Nancy Melvlna Tay- lor, former a pioneer 1852, Warren Snow company, latter 1848, Allen Taylor company). She was born in 1873, at Harmony, Utah. Their children: Nancy Elvira b. June 29, 1890, m. J. Edwin Thompson Oct. 5, 1910; Ethel Lovisa b. Dec. 28, 1891; Myrtle Chestina b. Nov. 25, 1893; Edsel Heze- kiah b. Nov. 4, 1895; 1rene Pearl b. Dec. 1, 1897; WIlford George b. June 30, 1900; Afton Priscilia b. July 18, 1902; Cora Naoml b. April 11, 1904; Clarence Earl b. May 27, 1906; Clover Bennett b. April 21, 1908; William Harvey b. July 10, 1911, d. same day. Family home Downey, ldaho.
Farmer and stockralser.
CHRISTIANSEN, CHRISTIAN PETER (son of Christian Larsen and Ingeborah Kirstine Nielson). Born Aug. 18, 1838, Norre Sundby, Hjorring amt, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1861, John R. Murdoek company.
Married Kirstine Marie Murman Sept. 28, 1856 (daughter of Abraham Godfred Murman and Karen Marie Skaksen), who was born May 30, 1838, and came to Utah with hus- band. Their children: Caroline b. April 7, 1857, m. Hyrum S. Washburn; Godfred Abraham Murman b. Sept. 14, 1861, m. Lydia Diggelman Nov. 20, 1885; Peter b. Dec. 13, 1865, m. Edna Adams 1903. Famlly resided San Pete and Sevler counties, Utah.
Married Caroline Nazer July 8, 1865, Salt Lake City (daughter of Rudolph Nazer and Mary Ann Gonsour, pio- neers Oct. 31, 1862, William H. Dame company). She was born Oct. 24, 1844, Zurich, Switzerland. Their children: Caroline Amelia b. Jan. 3, 1867, d. Oct. 7, 1867; Christina Maria b. Nov. 19, 1869, m. Lyman J. Collings; Martha Roselia b. Oct. 9, 1871, m. Erastus Johnson; Josephine Ingebar b. Oct. 13, 1873, m. D. Arthur Keeier; Hyrum Robert b. Dec. 16, 1875; Wilford Rudolph b. April 5, 1878, d. Infant; Mary Lorena b. Sept. 20, 1879, m. Hyrum S. Johnson; Orson Christlan, b. March, 1881, d. infant; Emma Geneva b. Dec. 25, 1883. Fam- lly home Monroe, Utah.
Married Inger Maria Christensen at Salt Lake City (daughter of Christen Neilson and Inger Marla Tompson), who was born Feb. 9, 1846, In Denmark. Only child: Carrie Torena (adopted) b. Oct. 19, 1889, m. Hillary Larsen Nov. 23, 1910.
Married Mary Magdaicna Messeriy May 29, 1878, St. George, Utah (daughter of Jacob Messerly and Magdalena Sigrist), who was born Sept. 14, 1862, Wattenwyl, Bern, Switzerland. Their children: Laura Magdalena b. July 24, 1884, d. Infant; Bertha Eliza b. July 7, 1886; Harrold b. July 18, 1888; Mary Sarah b. Aug. 4, 1889, latter three died; Bert Marion, b. April 12, 1892; Nephi Jacob b. April 21, 1894, died; John Taylor b. Dec. 12, 1896; Wilford Owen b. Feb. 23, 1899; Heber Joseph b. May 5, 1901; Clara b. Mareh 23, 1908. Family home Monroe, Utah.
President high priests' quorum at Monroe. Scttied In San Pete county 1861; moved to Sailna, then to Richfield and back to Monroe, Sevler county. Indian war veteran.
CHRISTIANSON, FREDERICK JULIUS (son of Christian Frederickson, born June 5, 1803, Hjorring, Denmark, and Marren Christensen, born July 14, 1803, Ruberg, Hjorring, married Nov. 4, 1825). He was born Dec. 25, 1826, Hjorring, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept. 20, 1856, Knud Peterson com- pany.
Married Kirstena Marie Anderson Jan. 13, 1856, Taars, Hjorring, Denmark (daughter of Anders Anderson and Mary Anna Nielsen, ploncers Oct. 1859). She was born Oct. 15, 1838, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Johannah Marla b. Scpt. 29, 1857, m. Magnus Abilin Mareh 15, 1875; Frederick Julius b. Aug. 7, 1859, m. Margrett M. Poulson June 17, 1880; Joseph b. May 10, 1861, m. Karren Mariah Jensen; Andrew Christian b. May 18, 1864, m. Anna Mariah Jensen Jan. 11, 1889; Mariah b. May 6, 1866; Mary b. June 28, 1869, m. Martin C. Jensen July 18, 1886; Hyrum Julius b. May 1, 1871, m. Hannah Mickeisen Nov. 11, 1892; Elizabeth b. May 3, 1873, m. Christian R. Christensen Oct. 6, 1892; Brigham Julius b. March 27, 1876, m. Loa Sanders; Erastus Julius b. Fcb. 17, 1878, m. Kathrine Christiansen Aug. 2, 1911; Orson J. b. Dec. 14, 1879, m. Nora Andersen Oct. 23, 1901; John J. b. Aug. 28, 1882, in. Mary Jorgensen Sept. 6, 1909. Family resided Ephraim and Mayfield, Utah.
Married Kirsten Marla Jensen July 16, 1864, Salt Lake
City (daughter of Jens Jensen and Mette Johannah Mad- sen), who was born July 26, 1812, Tors Hjorring, Denmark, and came to Utah Oct. 5, 1854, Hans Peter Oisen company.
Married Elsa Margrette Larsen Jan. 15, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jens Larsen), who was born June 18, 1850, Stuberup, Falster, Denmark. Their children: Ephralm Julius b. Oct. 14, 1870; Juleanna b. Dec. 23, 1873, m. Alfred Lund; Kirstena b. March 8, 1875, m. Christian Sorensen; Al- bert J. b. May 31, 1878, m. Ellls Baxter; Mena b. Sept. 1, 1880; Ella b. Oct. 17, 1883, m. Nels Greagersen Dec. 17, 1901; Caroline b. Oct. 23, 1886, m. Leonard Sorensen Dec. 11, 1907. Famlly resided Ephraim and Mayfield, Utah.
President seventles at Ephralm, Utah. Farmer and cooper.
CHRISTIANSON, FREDERICK JULIUS, JR. (son of Fred- erick Julius Christianson and Kirstena Marle Anderson). Born Aug. 7, 1859, Ephraim, Utah.
Married Margrett M. Poulson June 17, 1880, Salt Lake City (daughter of Jens Poulson and Christena Christensen, who came to Utah Sept. 1877). She was born March 2, 1862, Voxlev, Denmark. Thelr children: Margrett Amella b. Nov. 8, 1881, m. Louis D. Larsen Jan. 8, 1902; Myrtle Chris- tena b. May 21, 1884; Frederick Arthur b. Dec. 12, 1885, m. Daisy G. Jensen Nov. 14, 1906; Alice Eveline b. Dec. 2. 1887; Ernest Milton b. Jan. 24, 1889; Russell Wliford b. Dec. 1, 1890; Cleveland Julius b. Nov. 9, 1892; Angus James b. Aug. 8, 1897; Orson Lorenzo b. May 28, 1899; Eva b. March 1, 1901; Reed Smoot b. Nov. 24, 1902; Staniey b. June 25, 1906. Fam- ily home Mayfield, Utah.
Bishop's counselor at Mayfield 1896-03; President elders' quorum five years 1888-93; missionary to northwestern states 1894-96; Sunday school superintendent at Mayfield. Constable; member Mayfield town board. Farmer.
CHRISTIANSEN, MADS. Born 1786, at Jutland, Denmark. Came to Utah 1862, oxteam company.
Married Annie Christena Halesen In Denmark, who was born 1810. Their children: Soren; Christian; Caroline, m. Soren Nieisen; Johanna Marie, m. Lars Jacobsen. Family home, Sait Lake City.
High priest. Farmer. Dled 1878, Mt. Pleasant, Utah.
CHRISTIANSEN, SOREN (son of Christian Rudolph Phillip Jensen and Anne Johanna Rasmussen). Born Dec. 26, 1830, Aarhus amt, Denmark.
Married Caroline Theodora Loft 1854, in Denmark (daughter of Mlkkel Christensen Loft and Anna Marle Nlel- son, who eame to Utah 1873). She was born July 6, 1836, in Denmark. Their children: Christlan John b. April 17, 1855, m. Eilen Jane Oldroyd 1876; Maria Mikkeline b. Sept. 29, 1856, m. Lars Nielson 1871. Family home Fountaln Green, Utah.
President high priests quorum; ward teacher; Sunday school treasurer and librarian. Home guard in Nauvoo Legion. School trustee.
CHRISTIANSEN, CHRISTIAN J. (son of Soren Christiansen and Caroline Theodora Loft). Born April 17, 1855, in Denmark.
Marrled Ellen Jane Oldroyd May 29, 1876, Salt Lake City (daughter of Peter Oldroyd and Katherine Mleklejohn; former came to Utah 1850, latter 1851). She was born Nov. 8, 1856, Ephraim, Utah. Their ehildren: Christlan T. b. Aug. 10, 1878, m. Esteile E. Cook 1898; Peter M. b. March 29, 1880; Agnes M. b. Nov. 8, 1881, m. James W. Chrestensen 1910; Ellen Jane b. April 1, 1885, m. Eugene 1vory Oct. 22, 1911; Soren A. b. Sept. 19, 1886; Archlbaid L. b. Oet. 8, 1888; Roy O. b. Jan. 29, 1892; Katherine J. b. Oct. 4, 1895; Leah B. b. Nov. 7, 1897; Joseph R. b. Sept. 26, 1898; John Eldon b. Feb. 27, 1901. Famliy home Fountaln Green, Utah.
Sunday school superintendent; blshop; ward teacher. Band member. Town trustec.
CHRISTOPHERSON, MARTIN (son of Christopher Pedersen and Ellen Hansen). Born April 13, 1850, Lornnedalen Bar- um, Norway. Came to Utah July 1871.
Married Jennett Farquhar Ledingham Dec. 27, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of Alexander Morris Ledingham and Jennett Farquhar of Edinburgh, Scotland, former a pioneer Sept. 24, 1866, Capt. Watson company). She was born June 14, 1857. Their children: Martin E., m. Dagmar Mariger; Willard, m. Effie Askim; Victor, m. Bertha Bishop; Jessie, m. Traup Rigby; Ella, m. Carl Burton; Walter; Norma, m. Daniel Maskey; Aivin; Edna. Famlly home Salt Lake City. President Scandinavian mission; missionary in Norway 1870-71; and to Norway 1883-85; high priest In Granite stake. County commissioner 1894-95. Nurseryman and landscape gardener.
CHUGG, MORONI (son of John Chugg, born March 19, 1819, West Down, Devonshire, Eng., and Hannah Lce, born Oct. 23, 1846, East Mersey, Esscx, Eng.). He was born Jan. 23, 1879, Harrisville, Utah.
Married 1da Taylor Jan. 23, 1901, Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of William A. Taylor and Philomela Lake, of Harrls- ville). She was born Jan. 3, 1881. Their children: Moroni Ori .: b. Nov. 16, 1901, d. Dee. 14, 1901; Kari Willis b. June 11,
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1903; Leila Ida b. Dec. 17, 1904; Zola Philomela b. Feb. 26, 1907; John Andrew b. June 15, 1908; Melburne Davld b. Feb. 20, 1910; Oretta Hannah b. Oct. 13, 1912. Family home Farr- West, Utah.
Sunday school worker; member presidency Y. M. M. I. A., and president 1908-09; ward clerk 1902-09; ordalned seventy March 3, 1904, and later president of 60th quorum; or- dalned high priest Aug. 2, 1908, and alternate member hlgh council of North Weber stake; bishop of Farr-West ward.
CIIUGG, WILLIAM (son of Philip Chugg, born at Caermar- then, Wales, and Johanna Stamberry, born at North Molton, Eng., married at West Down, Eng.). He was born Nov. 25, 1830, West Down. Came to Utah Oct. 16, 1862, Joseph W. Young company.
Married Mary Mitchell (daughter of John Mitchell and Mary Higgins), who was born in May, 1838, and came to Utah Oct. 4, 1863, Thomas E. Ricks company.
Their children: Sylvla Ann b. Dec. 15, 1864, m. Alfred B. Crabtree Dec. 18, 1884; Wllllam John b. Aug. 23, 1866, m. Bertha Zollinger Jan. 9, 1889; Mary Ann b. Oct. 31, 1868, d. Jan. 1881; Jane b. April 15, 1871, d. Sept. 15, 1871; Eliza- beth b. Dec. 7, 1872, d. June 27, 1874; Parley Edward b. Oct. 7, 1876, m. Rosa Rindlishbacher June 12, 1902, died Aug. 8, 1902. Family home Providence, Utah.
Married Eliza Frederick June 4, 1880, Salt Lake City (daughter of Arnold Jacob Frederick and Elizabeth Enz, married June 22, 1866, Muelheim, Switzerland, and came to Utah 1870). She was born April 21, 1857, Muelheim, Switzer- land. Their children: Wlliard Hyrum b. Feb. 20, 1881, m. Mary Josephine Rose March 4, 1908; Alvin Frederick b. April 2, 1882, d. Sept. 17, 1883; Ezra Albert b. Feb. 8, 1884, m. Lunetta Russon June 23, 1909; Nora Elizabeth b. Nov. 25, 1885, m. Auguste John Bissegger March 11, 1901, Na- thanlel Benjamin b. Aug. 8, 1888; Mabel Eliza b. July 19, 1896.
High priest. Settled at Salt Lake City 1862, and acted as miller at Snider and Pugsley flour mills until 1866; moved to Cache valley and worked for Benson and Thatcher flour mllis 1864-84; miller Box Elder mills 1884-86; mliier One!da milis 1888-91; miller South Cache milling company 1903-10. School trustee at Providence three years.
CHUGG, WILLIAM JOHN (son of William Chugg and Mary Mitchell). Born Aug. 23, 1865, Salt Lake City.
Married Bertha Zollinger Jan. 9, 1889, Logan, Utah (daughter of Ferdinand Zollinger and Louisa Meler, pio- neers Oct. 1862. Capt. Davis company). She was born Aug. 3, 1867, Providence, Utah. Their children; William Duard b. Oct. 2, 1889; Retta Irene b. July 6, 1892, m. Neweil Mathews Oct. 11, 1911; Gladys May b. April 6, 1895; Pearl Mitchell b. Sept. 13, 1897; Venna Bertha b. March 30, 1900; Leroy Ed- ward b. July 8, 1902; Melvin Zollinger b. Aug. 1, 1904; Marion Byron b. May 11, 1907; Emma Louise b. Aug. 27, 1909. Fam- ily home Providence, Utah.
CHURCH, HADEN WELLS (son of Abraham Church of Hlck- man county, Tenn.). Born Aug. 29, 1817, Franklin, Wil- llamson county, Tenn. Came to Utah July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company.
Marrled Sarah Ann Arterbery April, 1843 (daughter of Elias Arterbery and Matilda Wallace), who was born May 4, 1824, and came to Utah with husband. Thelr children: Hyrum Smith b. March 9, 1846, m. Melissa Elmer; Haden Welis b. Sept. 8, 1848, m. Clara Jane Randall Jan. 9, 1877; Abraham A. b. Feb. 26, 1854, m. Martha Ellen Alger; Paralee A. b. July 8, 1857, m. William Miles May 25, 1874; Robert R. b. Oct. 29, 1859, m. Charlotte Tolbert. Family resided Salt Lake City and St. George, Utah.
Marrled Catherine Gardner 1855, Salt Lake City (daughter of John Gardner), who was born in England.
Member Co. B, Mormon Battalion; missionary abroad and died in mission fleld.
CHURCH, HADEN WELLS (son of Haden Welis Church and Sarah Ann Arterbery). Born Sept. 8, 1848, Salt Lake City.
Married Clara Jane Randali Jan. 9, 1877, St. George, Utah (daughter of Joseph Randall), who was born Feb, 23, 1860, Spanish Fork, Utah. Their chlidren: Sarah Ann b. April 11, 1878; Haden Weiis b. Jan. 29, 1880, m. Clara Robison Jan. 29, 1902. Famlly home St. George, Utah.
Married Violet J. Pendieton June 28, 1883 (daughter of Benjamin F. Pendleton and Alice Jeffery). Their children: Mannettle b. Aug. 27, 1884; John Henry b. Jan. 5, 1887; Clara Jane b. June 10, 1889; Alice b. Jan. 11, 1892; Josephine b. Oct. 3, 1894; Vernon b. Nov. 9, 1896; Earl b. Jan. 19, 1899; Violet b. Dec. 17, 1901; Roma b. Sept. 29, 1906.
CHURCH, HADEN WELLS (son of Haden Welis Church and Clara Jane Randaii). Born Jan. 29, 1880, St. George, Utah. Married Clara Robison Jan. 29, 1902 (daughter of Joseph M. Robison, born March 29, 1852, Fiilmore, Utah, and Sarah L. Staples, born Jan. 18, 1858, Lehi, Utah, pioneers 1852 and 1858 respectively). She was born Feb. 23, 1882, Kanosh, Utah. Their children: Wells Roblson b. Aug. 2, 1903; Joseph Wlilard b. April 11, 1906; Della b. June 21, 1909; Willmer Haden b. Sept. 13, 1912.
CLARK, ANDREW A. (son of John Clark and Lillias Barber), Born Oct. 5, 1852, near Council Bluffs, Iowa. Came to Utah fall of 1853.
Married Mary Alice Lindsay, Logan, Utah (daughter of
Walter Lindsay and Elizabeth Burt of Eden, Utah, pio- neers 1862, William Brunson company). She was born Feb. 23, 1869. Their children: Walter A. b. Nov. 15, 1889, m. Zennia E. Hlll; John W. b. June 15, 1891; Parley J. b. Aug. 19, 1893; Llllias b. Aug. 1, 1895. Family home Liberty, Utah. High priest. Farmer.
CLARK, BENJAMIN THOMAS (son of Thomas Benjamin Ciark and Ellzabeth Beli of Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, Eng.). Born Feb. 20, 1799 at Cambridge, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1853, Cyrus H. Wheelock company.
Married Ann Shuker Sept. 24, 1819, Cambridge, Eng., who was born June 19, 1800. Thelr children: Thomas B., m. Sarah Neil; Joseph John, m. Marla Leach; Elizabeth, m. George Handley; Ann, m. Joseph Clark; Frances, m. James Strat- ton; Charles Jonas, m. Elizabeth Toladay; Martha, m. WII- llam Howard; William, m. Frances Davis; Benjamin T., m. Mary Hughes, m. Mary E. Baiiard; Susanah, d. Infant; Su- sanah, m. David King; Caroline, m. James Briggs.
Married Ann Southweil May 25, 1850, Cambridge, Eng. (daughter of Charles Southwell and Sarah Freestone of Cambridge, Eng.), who was born Sept. 18, 1815. Their chli- dren: Lorenzo S., m. Mary Rachel Wagstaff; Heber Abra- ham; Ellen, m. Robert Siddoway.
Married Ruth Butterworth Briggs June 28, 1857, Sait Lake City, who was born April 23, 1817. Only child: Alice, d. chiid.
Marrled Martha LarkIns March 3, 1866, Salt Lake City (daughter of Henry LarkIns and Eilen Spicer of Cambridge, Eng.), who was born April 15, 1822. Families resided at Sait Lake Clty.
Eider; high priest. Home builder; farmer; stockraiser. Died Sept. 4, 1867, at Sait Lake City.
CLARK, LORENZO SOUTHWELL (son of Benjamin Thomas Clark and Ann Southwell). Born May 14, 1852, Cambridge, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 6, 1853, Cyrus H. Wheelock com- pany.
Married Mary Rachel Wagstaff Aug. 17, 1874, Salt Lake City (daughter of William Wagstaff of Caldlcote, Bedford- shire, Eng., and Maria Stuffs of Birmingham, Warwickshire, Eng.). She was born March 31, 1855. Their children: Lor- enzo N. b. Aug. 4, 1875, m. Ada S. Sanford; Maria Ann b. Nov. 10, 1876, m. Don Carlos Kimbail; Matilda Jane b. Oct. 30, 1878, m. Frederick C. Sanford; Mary Eilen, b. March 19, 1880, m. Walter Romney; William W. b. Aug. 13, 1881, died; Benjamin T. b. May 1, 1884, m. Nathala V. Jones; Cyrus No- bie, d. Infant. Famliy home Salt Lake City.
Member fourth quorum seventies; missionary to southern states. Constabie; justice of peace. Music teacher; build- er; contractor.
CLARK, EVAN O. (son of Osborn M. Clark, born July 27, 1855, Porter, Ohio, and Ida Catherine Cripps, born July 14, 1861, Bidwell, Ohio; married Nov. 1, 1876, Porter, Ohio). He was born Sept. 26, 1877, Addison, Gallia Co., Ohio. Came to Utah Feb. 13, 1899, Independent company.
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