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Married Johanah Christofferson Nov. 22, 1845, who was born Dec. 4, 1825. Their children: Rasmus b. Dec. 6, 1846, d. Jan. 25, 1847; Jens b. Jan. 10, 1849, m. Johanne Madsen Nov. 21, 1875; Kerstine b. Sept. 3, 1851, d. Sept. 10, 1851; Ephraim b. March 19, 1853, m. Mary Ellen Johnson Jan. 12, 1873; Hans b. July 29, 1856, m. Mary Agnes Bralthwaite Nov. 8, 1878; Joseph b. March 19, 1860, m. Marie Larsen Dec. 3, 1880; Johanah b. Jan. 8, 1863, m. Christian Henningson April 1891; Hyrum b. Jan. 6, 1865, m. Barbara Stutzenegger Jan. 7, 1891. Family home Mantl, Utah.
Married Anne Margrette Hansen Oct. 13, 1873, Salt Lake City, who was born June 24. 1839, Sjelland, Denmark. Their children: Christian M. b. July 14, 1874, m. Mary C. Apelgren Nov. 2, 1898.
Married Anna Nielsen Nov. 3, 1880, St. George, Utah, who was born Nov. 13, 1846, Sanded, Sjeiland, Denmark. Their children: Johannes b. June 14, 1882, d. Oct. 20, 1887; Inger Marie b. July 19, 1883; Emanuel b. June 19, 1885.
Settled at Manti 1853, where he served as ward teacher. Assisted in building the Salt Lake, Mantl and St. George temples. Died Jan. 13, 1904.
DENISON, EPHRAIM (son of Hans Denison and Johanah Christofferson). Born March 19, 1853, at New Orleans, La. Came to Utah with parents.
Married Mary Ellen Johnson Jan. 12, 1873, Manti, Utah (daughter of Robert and Elizabeth Johnson, pioneers 1853). She was born Aug. 16, 1851, Stockport, Cheshire, Eng. Thelr children: Mary Elizabeth b. Dec. 16, 1873, m. Rasmus Nielson April 20, 1898; Joseph Ephraim b. Nov. 13, 1875, m. Electia Beauregard March 28, 1906; Robert Francis b. July 22, 1877, m. Amanda Willardson Dec. 19, 1906; Alma Arthur b. June 23, 1880, m. Hazel A. Voorhees June 5, 1907; James Nephi b. Dec. 9, 1882, d. Sept. 22, 1883; Eiien Hannah b. Aug. 18, 1884, m. Jefferson Bradiey June 14, 1905; Wliliam Hans b. May 15, 1886, m. Mary Jensen Junc 30, 1909; Graee b. May 24, 1888, d. Oct. 5, 1903; Margret b. Sept. 11, 1892. Family home Sterling, Utah.
Bishop's counselor, Sterling ward, 1893-1910.
DENNING, JAMES (son of Henry Denning and Martha Nichols of Coiford, Eng.). Born March 2, 1830, Cofford, Kelmerston, Somersetshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 17, 1853, Christopher Arthur company.
Married Sarah Merrifield Juiy 8, 1849, Tahowan, Mon- mouthshire, Eng. (daughter of Uriah Merrifleid and Jane Denning of Kilmerston Parish). She was born Aug. 19, 1832, and eame to Utah with husband. Their children: Jane b. May 4. 1850, m. Joseph Astle Dec. 9, 1866; James H. b. Jan. 25, 1853, m. Rosanna Williams Dec. 21, 1874; Joseph Arthur b. July 28, 1855, m. Lydia Dahlstrom Dec. 9, 1887; John A. b. Nov. 4, 1857, m. Dora M. Rawson Nov. 4, 1890; Mary M. b. Feb. 24, 1860, m. George G. Campbeii Fcb. 24, 1878; Ephraim M. b. Dec. 9, 1862, m. Lydia Dahistrom; Mar- tha M. b. Jan. 3, 1864, m. Dan W. Kent Dec. 9. 1880; Elizabeth M. b. Feb. 14, 1866, m. Ayriah F. Williams Mareh 4, 1885; Dan M. b. April 14, 1869, m. Sarah A. Jones Dee. 16, 1898; Philip M. b. June 9, 1870, m. Mary A. Ashdown Feb. 24. 1896; Elvira M. b. Feb. 28, 1872. m. Ellock Gleed July 24, 1889; Urlah M.
b. June 22, 1874, m. Agnes Henderson; Willlam M. b. 1876, d. Dec. 24, 1878. Family resided at Bountiful and Logan, Utah, and Montpciier (1863-77) and Maiad, Idaho.
Assisted in bringing Immigrants to Utah. Took part In Echo canyon war. Elder. Died May 2, 1898, Malad, Idaho.
DENNING, JAMES HENRY (son of James Denning and Sarah Merrifield). Born Jan. 25, 1853, on board shlp In Irish Chan- nei.
Married Rosanna William Dec. 21, 1874, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Jones Williams and Mary Jones of Brig- ham City, Utah, and Malad, Idaho; former came to Utah Oet. 17, 1853, Christopher Arthur company, the latter October 1856, Edward Bunker company). She was born Dec. 13, 1859, at Brigham City. Their children: James Henry b. Nov. 3, 1875, m. Martha K. Wetzel Oct. 28, 1897; Mary W. b. Oct. 8, 1877, m. Cadwaiander Owens Dec. 1. 1897; John W. b. Oct. 2, 1881, m. Almira Flitton June 1, 1904, m. Eva Ainsworth Dec. 10, 1908; Sarah Adell W. b. July 28, 1884, m. Peter H. Westergard Dec. 21, 1904; Rosanna W. b. Aug. 15, 1887, m. Edwin L. Jennings Oct. 8, 1902; Effie W. b. June 3, 1891, d. Nov. 14, 1898; Martha b. Dec. 19, 1902; George W. b. Dee. 18, 1894; Oliver W. b. Nov. 17, 1897. Family home Iona, Idaho.
Married Emma Jane Squires March 22, 1883, Sait Lake City (daughter of Henry A. Squires and Emma C. Siade, pioneers 1856 and 1857, respectively-married Oct. 21, 1858, Salt Lake City). She was born Oct. 22, 1868, Salt Lake City. Their children: Matilda Jane b. Oct. 17, 1884, m. John W. Duncan Nov. 24, 1904; Myrtie b. Oct. 8, 1887; Jeddie S. b. Aug. 18, 1890, m. Cornelia Moss Sept. 12, 1911; Ester b. April 15, 1893; Ifarriet b. Nov. 17, 1894; Lucy b. Nov. 8, 1896; Olive h. Oct. 31, 1898; Ciara Beli b. July 6, 1900; Emeline b. Dec. 20, 1902; Pearl b. Jan. 21, 1905; Echo b. June 26, 1909.
High priest; high couneifor In Bingham stake: counselor to Bishop James P. Harrison of St. John ward. Farmer.
DENNIS, WILLIAM TAYLOR. Born Jan. 18, 1810, in Lin- coln county, Tenn. Came to Utah 1855, Gilbert I. Gavin company.
Married Tabltha Bankhead Dec. 8, 1836, in Tennessee. She was born Dec. 13, 1809. Their children: Dorothy Jane b. June 16, 1838, m. David P. Rainey Feb. 9, 1857; Sina; Mary E .; Grace; Della C .; Tabitha.
DERRICK, ZACHARIAII WISE. Born March 1, 1814, Heys- ham, Somersetshire, Eng. Came to Utah In 1847.
Married Mary Shepherd, who was born Aug. 12, 1812, Long- thorp, Yorkshire, Eng. Their children: Mary Ann Shepherd b. Jan. 8, 1837, d. Nov. 3, 1870; Zachariah Thomas b. Jan. 19, 1840; Elizabeth b. Nov. 29, 1842; John b. Aug. 19, 1847; Ur- sula Shepherd b. Sept. 21, 1851; William Henry b. April 23, 1854; Alfred Matthews b. April 9, 1856.
DERRICOTT, CHARLES (son of John Derricott and Mary Tittle, of Shropshire, Eng.). Born 1806, Shropshire, Eng. Came to Utah Sept. 2, 1868, Daniel D. McArthur company.
Married Mary Ashley in England (daughter of William Ashiey and Martha Larrens of Shropshire, Eng.). She was born Aug. 8, 1805. Their children: Sarah; Martha; Charles; Ann; Susannah; Josiah; Mary Ann; Caroline; Rebecca. He dled March, 1885, Liberty, Idaho.
DERRICOTT, JOSEPH (son of Charles Derricott and Mary Ashiey). Born Aug. 25, 1849, Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Eng. Came to Utah with parents.
Married MarIntha Watkins Sept. 11, 1871 (daughter of Thomas Watkins and Lydia Mathews), who was born Sept. 1, 1852, and came to Utah In 1871. Their children: Joseph T. b. Sept. 13, 1872, m. Lydia A. Siight 1903; Josiah b. 1874, m. Allce Buttler 1906; Charles b. 1876, m. Leverna Hymas 1901; Althara b. Sept. 15, 1878, m. Frank Wood 1900; Orson b. Nov. 1, 1880, m. Effie King 1902; Mary L. b. Jan. 2, 1883, m. Joseph Hoge; Martha Ann b. May 17, 1885; Paulina b. Aug. 1, 1887, m. Frank Skinner 1908; Ida b. April 27, 1890; Wililam b. Sept. 19, 1892. Family home Liberty, Idaho.
Married Annle E. Gambling April 4, 1901, at Salt Lake Clty (daughter of Elizabeth Poweil and Thomas Gambling of Southampton, Eng .- married July 26, 1869). She was born Sept. 9, 1871, at Southampton. Their children: Marln- tha b. March 20, 1902; Haroid b. May 31, 1903; Raymond b. Oet. 13, 1904; Ascheal Ray b. May 13, 1906; Mildred b. July 20, 1908; Elizabeth Wyona b. Oct. 26, 1911. Family home Llb- erty, Idaho.
Drove herd of lame cows and oxen across plains. Sunday school superintendent Liberty ward 1881-1902.
DESPAIN, SOLOMON JOSEPH. Born Dec. 3, 1823, Lauder- dale county, Ala. Came to Utah Aug. 16, 1861, David H. Cannon company.
Married Ruth Amelia Newell (daughter of Asael Newell). Family home was In Tennessee.
Married Susan Dean May 17, 1862. Salt Lake City (daugh- ter of William Dean and Nancy Muffen), who was born Nov. 17, 1843, in Arkansas. Their children: Martha E. b. Feb. 23. 1863, m. William Thompson Sept. 27. 1878; L. E. b. Sept. 28, 1864, m. Hannah E. A. Butler Feb. 20, 1889; Effie E. b. Nov. 23, 1866, m. F. S. Cowley Dec. 11, 1889; George F. b. Sept. 21, 1869, m. Prudence G. Butler Sept. 20, 1899; Anna L. b. Sept.
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1, 1871, m. Alva J. Butler Feb. 20, 1895; Charles R. b. Nov. 5, 1873; De Bart b. Sept. 17, 1876, m. Bertha Kenner Sept. 21, 1899; Frank P. b. Sept. 2, 1878, m. Margaret Butier Nov. 5, 1897; A. R. b. Dec. 28, 1880; Ida E. b. Dec. 12, 1883, m. Amos E. Jensen March 1906. Family home Granite, Utah.
Bishop Granite ward 1877-86. Justice of peace and also postmaster at Granite. Died Feb. 17, 1895.
DEVEY, JOHN (son of William Devey and Ann Kershaw, of Wolverhampton, Staffordshire, Eng.). Born Jan. 28, 1849, at Wolverhampton. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1868, Edward T. Mumford company.
Married Hannah A. A. Timms June 20, 1868, at Liverpool, Eng. (daughter of William Timms and Mary Ann Avery, of Birmingham; the former came to Utah Aug. 16, 1871, the latter Aug. 1, 1873). She was born April 24, 1851. Their children: Fannie Ann b. Aug. 19, 1869, m. Samuel O. Strong Dec. 16, 1886; Alfred John b. Sept. 29, 1871, m. Elizabeth Marsh 1892; Albert William b. Aug. 3, 1873, d. Oct. 11, 1873; Joseph Franklin b. Oct. 27, 1874, m. Mary Ruth Oakey Aug. 23, 1889; Amy Demarias b. Nov. 8, 1876, m. Hyrum Smith Jan. 16, 1907; John b. Aug. 28, 1878, m. Olive Marsh Feb. 23, 1900; Hannah Aiice Avery b. Nov. 9, 1880, m. Samuel A. Hutchings Sept. 27, 1900; Waiter Avery b. Sept. 14, 1882, m. Maacha Eilen Boley March 19, 1902, Family home Aipine, Utah.
DEWEY, JOHN H. (son of Ashbeii Dewey and Harriet Adams of Little River, Mass.). Born Feb. 7, 1832 at Little River. Came to Utah Sept. 26, 1847, A. O. Smoot company.
Married Ann Lamoreaux 1855, at Sait Lake City (daughter of Andrew Lamoreaux and Isabelie Wiison of Glasgow, Scotland-pioneers 1848). She was born April 8, 1834. Their children: Annette, m. Thomas K. Stephens; Luelia; Emily; John H., m. Annie Smith; Caroline, m. Arthur Moul- ton; Abigail, m. Oscar Bourne; William G., d. aged 19; Charles H., d. aged 27; Isabelia. Family home Salt Lake City.
Freighter; carpenter; sawyer; miner.
DIAMOND, JAMES (son of James and Nancy Diamond of 1reiand). Born June 22, 1833, Crossland, County Kerry, Ire- land. Came to Utah 1847, independent company.
Married Mary Ann Burton Aug. 14, 1859 (daughter of John Burton and Harriet Bradshaw, pioneers 1852, Mark Haii company). She was born June 14, 1843, and came to Utah with parents. Their children: James Burton b. Aug. 6, 1860; John Michael b. Jan. 18, 1862, d. March 14, 1866; Theodore Edwin b. Nov. 20, 1863; Harriet Izola b. Aug. 13, 1866, d. Jan. 22, 1868; William Henry b. March 27, 1867; Thomas Byron b. July 26, 1869, d. March 26, 1870; Alice Lil- lian b. May 9, 1871; Martin Vaughn b. June 18, 1873, d. Sept. 26, 1879; Leonard Lorus b. May 21, 1876, m. Harriet Pearl Lee; David Delbert b. Oct. 25, 1877; Nancy Mabel b. Oct. 28, 1879; Marvin Veil b. March 27, 1882; Mark Irvin b. Aug. 22, 1884.
Settled at Manti, where he did the first plowing. Moved to Springville, where he died April 12, 1908.
DIAMOND, LEONARD LORUS (son of James Diamond and Mary Ann Burton). He was born Msy 21, 1876, Springvilie, Utah.
Married Harriet Pesrl Lee April 29, 1903, at Mapleton, Utah (daughter of John H. Lee and Emma Keisie). Their children: Leonard Lee b. May 23, 1904; Louise b. Aug. 14, 1906, d. Juiy 26, 1910; Russel b. Aug. 7, 1908.
DICKSON, BILLA (son of John Dickson, born Aug. 24, 1781, and Mary Henderson, born April 11, 1775, both in New York state). He was born March 8, 1815, Elizabeth, Upper Can- ada. Came to Utah October 1862, Captain Walker company.
Married Mary Ann Stoddard (daughter of Judson Stoddard and Samantha Hodge), who was born Oct. 18, 1817, and came to Utah with husband. Their children: Samantha Jane b. Feb. 25, 1838, m. Everett Van Norton; Albert Dougiass b. Jan. 26, 1840, m. Nancy E. Shipley, mn. Harriet R. Fiint; Judson b. April 20, 1843; Alvira Aurelia b. Jan. 26, 1846, m. William J. Henderson; William Henderson b. March 22. 1850, m. Martha Slade: John Henry b. Nov. 13, 1853, m. Avilda Hickman. Family home Rickviile, Utah.
Settled at American Fork 1862, and opened a blacksmith shop; moved to Davis county 1863, and to Richvilie, 1863. Watermaster and justice of peace at Richvilie. Died Jan. 30, 1878, Salt Lake City.
DICKSON, ALBERT DOUGLAS (son of Bilia Dickson and Mary Ann Stoddard). Born Jsn. 26, 1840, in Porter county, Ind.
Married Nancy Elizabeth Shipley March 28, 1861, Kays- ville, Utah (daughter of John Shipley and Sarah Perkins, who was born Dec. 12, 1840, in Iliinois). Their children: Mary Alvira b. May 20, 1862; Albert b. April 12, 1865, m. Emma Francom; Lucy Louisa b. Oct. 4, 1867, m. Henry Lee; John Sheldon b. Sept. 18, 1870, m. Jennie Creager; Judson h. Feb. 21, 1873, m. Gundel Lyman; William Jasper b. May 24, 1875, m. Annie Beiie Creager; George Henry b. Sept. 10. 1878, d. June 6, 1898; James Douglass b. Aug. 17, 1880; Mo- roni Denzil b. Sept. 4, 1882. Family home Richville, Utah.
Married Harriet Roseila Flint (daughter of William Flint snd Mary Jane Goodridge, married Dec. 24, 1860, pioneers 1848 and 1860, respectively). She was born Jan. 22, 1861, Bountiful, Utah. Their children: Abei Josiah b. Dec. 3, 1880, m. Annie Cottom Dec. 4, 1901; Asa Leonard b. Sept. 29, 1883; Nancy Elizabeth b. Oct. 1, 1886, m. George Hansen Jan. 10, 1912; Rufus b. Jan. 23, 1887; Sophia b. Sept. 12, 1888, m. David Weaver Feb. 23, 1910; Harriet b. Sept. 16, 1890; Bert Stoddard b. May 2, 1892; Jared b. Nov. 24, 1896; Elbern b. Aug. 4, 1899; Ford b. Oct. 6, 1902. Family home Richville, Utah.
Assisted In bringing immigrants and freight to Utah. Settied at Richville 1863 and assisted in building canals and wagon roads. Water master, road commissioner and trustee at Richviiie. Bishop Richville ward 36 years.
DIEHL, CHRISTOPHER (son of Aldoth Diehl and Barabah Meisinger of Germany). Born March 22, 1831, Butzbach, Grand Duchy of Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. Came to Utah April 1, 1866.
Married Ann Bothardt May 13, 1860, San Francisco, Cal. (daughter of Christopher and Elizabeth Bothardt of Ger- many), who was born Aug. 6, 1835. Their children: Anna, m. Frank B. Willis; Christopher B. m. Lena Preston.
Member of city council two terms; assessor and collector of water rates. Grand Secretary Grand Lodge of Utah, F. & A. M., from 1882-1886. Treasurer and Secretary 1870-74 and 1882 until time of his death. Died Sept. 17, 1912, Sait Lake City, Utah.
DIEHL, CHRISTOPHER BOTHARDT (son of Christopher Diehi and Anna Bothardt). Born Jan. 10, 1874, Sait Lake City.
Married Lena Preston at Salt Lake City (daughter of Robert Preston and Mary Perry of England). Their chil- dren: Christopher Bothardt, Jr., b. July 11, 1903; Mary Mavia . b. Feb. 28, 1906; Dorothy, b. Sept. 24, 1909. Family home, Salt Lake City.
City judge; prosecuting attorney; attorney at law.
DILLE, DAVID B, (son of David B. Dille and Harriet Lucre- tia Weich of Ohio). Born in Ohio. Came to Utah October, 1850, Captain Bennett company.
Married Harriet L. Welch in Ohio. Their children: Israel; Arvis C. b. Oct. 26, 1839, m. Mary Ann Bradiey; Ruth b. Feb. 1848, m. Thomas E. Ricks 1866.
DILLE, ARVIS C. (son of David B. Diiie and Harriet Lucre- tia Welsh). He was born Oct. 26, 1839, in Indiana. Came to Utah 1860, with father.
Married Mary Ann Bradley March 15, 1863, Logan, Utah (daughter of John Bradiey and Mary Ann Williams, pio- neers Sept. 24, 1862, Homer Duncan company). She was born June 10, 1846, Staffordshire, Eng. Their children: Mary Elizabeth b. Jan. 8, 1864, m. Daniel Cochrane Aug. 1887; Arvis Thomas b. Jan. 6, 1866; Anna L. b. April 2, 1868; Clara E. b. July 4, 1870; Minerva b. Sept. 10, 1872, m. Charies B. Valentine Sept. 12, 1893; Hiram b. Nov. 3, 1874, m. Rachel Waiker June 1, 1898; Martha b. March 30, 1877, m. Wilford E. Anderson Oct. 9, 1896; John b. April 16, 1879, m. Adeii Gibbs Dec. 16, 1903; Nancy Jane b. Sept. 19, 1881, m. James Cherry Feb. 28, 1901; George H. b. Nov. 7, 1885, m. Rosa Klinger; Harriet L. b. Jan. 12, 1888, m. George A. Watson Nov. 2, 1908; Ida Maud b. Feb. 12, 1890, m. Amos Galiup Nov. 2, 1908.
DILLE, HIRAM (son of Arvis C. Dilie and Mary Ann Brad- iey). Born Nov. 3, 1874, Hyrum, Utah.
Married Rachel Walker June 1, 1898, Necley, Idaho (daughter of Rufus Waiker and Cyntha Ann Mikeseil, pio- neers Aug. 1, 1860, David H. Cannon company). She was born Nov. 14, 1877, Littie Cottonwood, Utah. Their chil- dren: Vernice b. March 10, 1899; Vera b. May 11, 1902; Ber- nice W. b. Jan. 10, 1906; Norma b. April 9, 1907; Baby b. Nov. 26, 1910; Grace Dilie b. July 19, 1912.
DITTMORE, HENRY (son of George Nicholas Dittmore and Mania Heiner). Born June 8, 1836, Saxony, Germany. Came to Utah 1861.
Married Rachei Smuin March 11, 1864, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Smuin and Sarah Hook of Engisnd), who was born Msy 6, 1844, snd died May 8, 1908. Their chlidren: Henry Arthur, died; Caroline Mary, m. David Thomas Stratton; George Nichoiss, m. Minnie B. York; Eliza m. David Cali; David Martin, m. Annie Rosengreen; Ann Eva, m. Benjamin Heaps; Emily Eliesa, m. Andrew A. Johnson; Lewis Henry, m. Lorinths Iverson; Esther Sarah, m. Sam- uel H. Kirk; Louisa, died; Alice. Family home Piessant Grove, Utah.
Eider. Tailor. Early settler in Morgan county. Died January 6, 1893.
DITTMORE, LEWIS HENRY (son of Henry Dittmore and Rachel Smuin). Born Dec. 20, 1880, at Plessant Grove, Utah.
Married Eda Lorintha Iverson Feb. 12, 1908, at Sait Lake City (daughter of Alma Nicholas Iverson and Sarah Jane Tuckett of Pleasant Grove), who was born April 4, 1887. Their children: Mariin Lewis b. Feb. 17, 1909.
Missionary to Australia and New South Wales; ward teacher. Farmer.
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DIXON, HENRY ALDOUS (son of John Henry Dixon, born May 28, 1786, dicd Aprii, 1874, London, Eng., and Judith Boardman, born Nov. 16, 1796, at London, and died Sept. 23, 1865, both of South Africa). He was born March 14, 1835, Grahamstown, Cape Colony, South Africa. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1857, Jesse B. Martin company.
Married Sarah DeGrey January, 1865, Salt Lake City (daughter of John DeGrey-born 1804, died 1845-and Maria Brooks-born April 10, 1805, died April 2, 1876, both of Dud- lcy, Worcestershire, Eng .- pioneers Sept., 1857, Jesse B. Mar- tin company). She was born Jan. 27, 1845, at Dudley. Thelr children: Henry Alfred b. Nov. 14, 1865, d. July 1, 1867; John DeGrey b. July 16, 1867, m. Sarah Ann Lewis: Arthur De- Grey b. Oct. 5. 1869, m. Catherine M. Morgan; Maria Louisa b. Jan. 5, 1872, m. Arthur Nichols Taylor; Ernest b. Dec. 22, 1873, m. May Paintec; Charles Owen b. Nov. 22, 1875, m. Virginia Beckstead; Walter b. Nov. 15, 1877, m. Louie Mai- ben; LeRoy b. Oct. 16, 1881, m. Electa Smoot; Arnold b. May 30, 1884, m. May Banks.
Married Mary Annie Smith April 13, 1869, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Robert Smith and Mary Ann Brown of Hull, Yorkshire, Eng., latter a pioncer Sept. 26, 1868). She was born Oct. 3, 1852, at Hull. Their children: Alice Smith b. April 29, 1870, m. Jabez W. Dangerfield; Sarah Anne b. Dec. 7, 1871, m. Alexander McConachie; William Aldous b. April 21, 1873, m. Harrictt Hands; Robert Smith b. Nov. 10, 1874, d. Dec. 18, 1874; Albert Frederick b. March 31, 1876, m. Sena Rasmussen; Parley Smith b. June 9, 1878, m. Mary Etola Dangerfield; Harrict Amelia b. May 24, 1882, m. George W. West. Family home Provo, Utah.
Member 45th quorum seventles; missionary to England and Africa 1860-64, and again to England 1879-81. Provo city treasurer and councilman; Utah county treasurer 1872- 78. Secretary Provo Woolen Mills; manager Provo branch Z. C. M. I .; bookkeeper. Died April 4, 1884.
DIXON, JOHN DeGREY (son of Henry Aldous Dixon and Sarah DeGrey). Born July 16, 1867, at Salt Lake City.
Married Sarah Ann Lewis Sept. 18, 1889, at Manti temple, Utah (daughter of William John Lewis and Jane Davis of Walcs-pioneers with Dan Jones handcart company). She was born April 23, 1868. Their children: Henry Aldous b. June 29, 1890; John Williams b. Sept. 6, 1892, d. June 6, 1894; Stanley Lewis b. March 3, 1895; Rulon Sterlin b. Sept. 9, 1898; Maud b. Feb. 28, 1901; Lucian DeGrey b. June 17, 1903, d. March 22, 1904; Grant b. March 30, 1905, d. Dec. 18, 1905. Family resided Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah.
High priest; missionary to Viriginia 1896-97. City coun- cilman and city recorder at Provo; secretary Provo school district, also of state land board; state treasurer 1901-05. Bookkeeper Provo Lumber Company; secretary and treas- urer Taylor Bros. Co .; cashler Farmers' and Merchants' bank at Provo. Bishop's counselor, 30th ward, Salt Lake City; president 45th quorum seventies; Sunday school su- perintendent, president and secretary Y. M. M. I. A., 3d ward, Provo; member high council.
DIXON, WILLIAM WILKINSON (son of John Dixon of Eng- land). Born Nov. 14, 1818, Cumberlandshire, Eng. Came to Utalı 1851.
Married Sabra Lake Aug. 16, 1842, Hancock county, Ill. (daughter of James Lake and Millie Smith of Canada, pio- neers 1850, James Lake company). She was born July 17, 1824. Their children: Henry b. June 1, 1843, m. Amelia Gar- ner; Harvey b. Sept. 12, 1844, in. Kittie W. Pritchett, m. Susie Harmon; Emma Jane b. Sept. 2, 1846, m. Dudley Chase; Lydia Ann b. Oct. 22, 1848; Mary Lucy b. April 12, 1850, m. Cyrus Rawson; Electa F. b. June 2, 1852, m. Lyman Skeen; Sarah E. b. Oct. 1, 1861, m. Charles D. Brown; Riley G. b. Nov. 9, 1866, m. Mary Ann Taylor; Alfred b. Jan. 3, 1869, m. Ida Ellen Harris; Dudley; James; Bailey; John; Esther; Sabra; latter six died. Family home Harrisville, Utah.
High priest. Farmer. Dled June 10, 1891.
DIXON, ALFRED (son of William Wilkinson Dixon and Sabra Lake). Born Jan. 3, 1869, Harrisville, Utah.
Married Ida Ellen Harris May 15, 1901, Salt Lake City (daughter of Martin H. Harris and Louise Sargent of Har- risville, Utah), who was born Nov. 27, 1875, at Harrisville. Only child: Fern Louise b. Sept. 30, 1910. Family home Harrisville.
Missionary 1897-99; high councilor North Weber stake.
DIXON, HENRY (son of William W. Dixon and Sabra Lake). Born June 1, 1843, Scott county, Ill.
Marricd Amelia Jane Garner Nov. 13, 1871, Salt Lake City (daughter David Garner and Dolly Durfee of North Ogden, Utah, pioneers 1850). She was born May 10, 1853, at North Ogden. Their children: Henry G. b. Aug. 23, 1872, d. July 8, 1881; David W. b. April 20, 1874, d. April 21, 1874; Amelia E. b. Feb. 20, 1876, m. C. U. Meyers Jan. 8, 1902; Riley L. b. Jan. 27, 1878, m. Finnis Fife Oct. 30, 1901; Etta L. b. Sept. 22, 1880; Earnest E. b. April 30, 1882, m. Myrtle Adler Nov. 1, 1905; Chloa A. b. Oct. 19, 1884; Albert G. b. Sept. 30, 1887, d. March 7, 1889; Alma A. b. April 6, 1890, d. infant; Coral Carl- son b. April 18, 1897. Family home Clifton, Idaho.
Assisted In bringing Immigrants to Utah in 1868. High priest. Farmer. Dled July 30, 1908, Preston, Idaho.
DIXON, EARNEST E. (son of Henry Dixon and Amella Jane Garner). Born April 30, 1882, Clifton, Idaho.
Married Myrtle Alder Nov. 1, 1905, Logan, Utah (daughter of Alfred W. Adler and Sarah Jensen of Preston, Idaho,
pioneers Sept. 23, 1853). She was born Oct. 26, 1884, at Pres- ton. Their children: Henry Adler b. Oct. 19, 1908; Alfred Ad- ler b. May 1. 1910; Douglas Alder b. Sept. 27, 1911. Family home Banida, Idaho.
Missionary to northern states 1905-07; president Y. M. M. I. A. 1908-09; 2nd counselor Clifton ward bishopric 1910-12.
DOBBIE, JOHN (son of John and Jane Dobbie of Lanark- shire, Scotland). Born May 24, 1826. Came to Utah 1853.
Married Eilen Livingston (daughter of James and Chris- tina Livingston), who was born May 30, 1831, and came to Utah Oct. 2, 1855, Richard Ballantyne company. Only child: William Dobbie Kuhre (adopted) b. Jan. 21, 1863, m. Alice A. Drown April 14, 1886.
Pioneer mining and sawmillman.
DOBSON, JOSEPHI (son of Thomas Dobson and Ellen Ra- venscroft, both of Outtonlew, Chestershire, Eng.). Born June, 1805, in Chestershire. Came to Utah 1848, with part of Mormon Battalion.
Married Elizabeth Frain 1836 In Chestershire (daughter of Thomas Frain). She was born 1801 and died 1843 at Nauvoo, Ill. Their children: Thomas F., m. Annie G. Mc- Intyre 1854; William, m. Ann Hill 1860; Joseph, died. Family resided Salt Lake City, Lehi, and Richmond, Utah.
Seventy and high priest. Assisted In building temple at Nauvoo; member Mormon Battalion. Settled at Salt Lake City 1848; moved to Lehi, and from there to Richmond. Lived in Fredonia, Ariz., 30 years. Died 1864 Richmond, Utah.
DOBSON, THOMAS (son of Joseph Dobson and Elizabeth Frain). He was born Feb. 19, 1837, Macclesfield, Chester- shire, Eng. Came to Utah 1850, Warren Foote company.
Married Annie G. McIntyre 1855, Farmington, Utah (daughter of Robert McIntyre and Isabeli Watson, of Ban- nockburn, Scotland-pioncers 1848). She was born 1837 and died 1867. Thelr children: Thomas M. b. June 1856, m. Amanda Gee: Joseph b. 1857, m. Agnes Beeby; William M. b. 1860, m. Elee Egar; Henry b. 1863, d. aged 15; Adam b. 1867; Isabell, died.
Married Elizabeth Wiseman 1881, St. George, Utah. Their children: Jesse b. 1883, m. Eufrasia Cocks 1909; George b. 1885, m. Rhoda Ogden, 1909; John b. 1891; Annie m. Ray Botton 1908; Elizabeth b. 1887, m. John Pearson 1911; Ellen b. 1888, m. Orson Jensen; Susie.
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