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President scventics' quorum; president 12th quorum eiders; ordained bishop June 1, 1890, which office he heid 20 years; went on a mission to help settle the Dixie country. Farmer and stockraiser.
EGBERT, SAMUEL ALEXANDER (son of John Alexander Egbert and Emma Grimmett). Born Jan. 20, 1865, West Jor- dan, Utah.
Married Eunice S. Prim Dec. 24, 1885, Lander, Wyo. (daughter of Hyrum P. and Mariah Prim of Sugar House ward, Sait Lake county). She was born Sept. 22, 1867. Their children: Roland L. b. Jan. 10, 1886, dicd; Keith Eugene b. Oct. 20, 1887, m. Margrett Nannie; Gracc Marguerite b. Dec. 12, 1893, m. Joseph Parley White; Emma Maria b. Nov. 3, 1897; Loyal Dougias b. Jan. 15, 1900. Family home Grace, Idaho.
Married Louisa Corilla White July 22, 1908 (daughter of Joseph Egbert and Louisa Taylor, pioneers July 24, 1847, Brigham Young company).
One of first school trustees of Grace, Idaho.
EGBERT, ROBERT C. (son of Samuel Egbert and Louisa Minerva Pettie). Born Scpt. 4, 1864, Sait Lake City.
Married Clara P. Bradford March 13, 1889, West Jordan, Utah (daughter of Larkin H. Bradford and Annie Rcx), who was born April 12, 1866, at Salt Lake City. Their chil- dren: Tessie F. b. Oct. 11, 1889, m. William B. Turner; R. Gienn b. Aug. 13, 1891, m. Maude Bateman; Ferreil C. b. Oct. 26, 1892; Moss L. b. June 11, 1900; Vaigie M. b. Nov. 7, 1901; Larkin H. b. March 8, 1906. Family home Salt Lake City. Died March 19, 1908, at Salt Lake City.
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EGGERTSEN, SIMON PETER (son of Peter Eggertsen and Caroline Larsen of Fyen, Denmark). Born Feb. 7, 1826, Fyen, Denmark. Came to Utah Sept, 13, 1857, Christian Christian- sen company.
Married Johanne Thompson Feb. 7, 1858, Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Andreason and Sarah Louisa Nyegreen of Jutland Hals, Denmark, pioneer Sept. 13, 1857, C. Chris- tiansen company). She was born Jan. 2, 1825. Their chil- dren: Sarah Loulsa, m. Harvey H. Ciuff; Simon Peter, m. Henrietta Nielsen; Andrew, m. Artie Louise Cook; Lars Echert, m. Annle Nielsen. Family home Provo, Utah.
High priest; missionary to Denmark 1853-56. Farmer. Died Sept. 27, 1900.
EGGERTSEN, SIMON PETER (son of Simon Peter Eggert- sen and Johanne Thompson). Born Sept. 15, 1860, Provo, Utah.
Married Henrietta Nielsen June 26, 1884, Salt Lake City (daughter of Soren Nielsen and Amelia Berg of Provo, plo- neers Sept. 25. 1868, John G. Holman company). She was born Sept. 8, 1861. Their children: Achsa Henrietta b. June 28, 1885, m. W. Monroe Paxman; S. Bernard b. Jan. 6, 1888; Doressa b. April 12, 1890, m. John S. Smith; Lorie Louisa b. March 3, 1892, m. Robert P. Fairbanks; Eudora b. Feb. 26, 1894; Grant N. b. May 1, 1898; Paul b. July 11, 1901. Family home Provo, Utah.
Member high councli; missionary to northern states 1886- 87; bishop; Sunday school teacher and superintendent; home missionary. School trustee and school teacher. Merchant and farmer.
EGGLESTON, SAMUEL (son of Samuel Eggleston and Elisa- beth Illi of Ogden, Utah). Born March 30, 1804, Marcellus, Onondaga county, N. Y. Came to Utah August 1862, James Wareham independent company.
Married Lurania P. Burgess Aug. 23, 1827, Cayuga county, N. Y. (daughter of Harvey and Mary Burgess of Nlles, Cay- uga county, N. Y.). She was born Aug. 15, 1808, died July, 1870. Their children: Dwight b. Aug. 9, 1828. and Benjamin b. April 6, 1830, both died Infants; Reuben Burgess b. July 24, 1831 (d. March 1890), m. Emeline Allen; Edwin b. Oct. 25, 1833, m. Eilza Spinning; Harvey Burgess b. Feb. 8, 1836, d. Feb. 12, 1854; Orson Hyde b. Oct. 3, 1841, m. Constant A. Stephens; Samuel E. b. Aug. 16, 1847, died In infancy; Mary Elizabeth b. Sept. 22, 1849, m. Enoch Farr Family home Ogden.
Married Elizabeth Mumford.
Married Catherine Kat.
Second counselor to Bishop Robert McQuarrie of 2d ward, Ogden, several years; patriarch. Dled May 26, 1884.
EGGLESTON, ORSON HYDE (son of Samuel Eggleston and Luranla Burgess). Born Oct. 3, 1841, Niles, Cayuga county, N. Y. Came to Utah Aug. 16, 1861, David H. Cannon com- pany.
Married Constant Ann Stephens (daughter of John Ste- phens and Ellzabeth Briggs), who was born Feb. 17, 1849. Their children: Ida Evaline, d. infant; Mary Lurania, m. John Jewett; Elizabeth Jane, m. Benj. F. Weich; Orson Bur- gess, m. Anna Peterson; Samuel Lee d. in childhood; John Stephens; Wllllam Jessy, m. Jensina Peterson; Waiter Moronl, m. Emma Call; Laura, m. Elijah Cutier; Metta; Charles Alton d. Infant.
Married Mariett O. Forley (daughter of Winthrop Forley and Angeline Calkin). Their children: Nelile, m. Wallace Gardner; Clara, m. Charles Berg; Constant A., m. Charies J. Dewey; Asa Winthrop; Rachel, m. Oliver Williams; Wilford; Vedia; Lottie; Ezra C. d. infant.
Married Anna Christine Johnson (daughter of Peter John- son and Anna Mariah Madsen). Their children: David Orson d. infant; Joseph Smith; Mattie May, m. Haroid J. Stock: Florence; Theron Johnson.
Settled in Ogden. Assisted the poor in immigrating to Utah several times. Missionary to Michigan 1876-77. Moved to Eden, Utah, where he served as Sunday school superln- tendent and 2d counselor to Bishop Josiah M. Ferrin; later 1st counselor. Postmaster at Eden three years. Moved to Afton, Wyo., where he served as Sunday school superintend- ent, cierk of high priests quorum and member of high council. Sergeant, lieutenant and captain in Utah militia,
EK, CARL AUGUST (son of Carl Larsen). Born July 10, 1845, in Sweden. Came to Utah July 1, 1878, with company of which he was captain.
Marrled Matilda Ekstrom Oct. 10, 1878, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Margarett Ekstrom of Upsala, Sweden), who was born Dec. 24, 1850. Thelr children: Carl Enoch b. July 17, 1879, m. Elizabeth Mitchell; Alma August, m. Mary Ellen Worthen; Sigma Elizabeth, m. William Whlte; Logena, m. August J. Tadje; Royal Julius, m. Margarett Sneddon; Ebba Florence, m. Goddard Quist; Louise Christlana, m. Frank Quist; Vloiet Eugenia, m. Frank Maliony. Family home Salt Lake City.
Married Mary Anderson August 1885 at Logan, Utah, who came to Utah In fall of 1884 and dled July, 1912.
Married Hildegard Qulst Nov. 10, 1904, at Sait Lake City (daughter of John Qulst of Gothenberg, Sweden). She was born July 7, 1875, and came to Utah In 1901, Peter Quist com- pany: Thelr chlidren; Frank Augustus; Ethel Leona; Hlida Constance.
Bishop of 25th ward for 11 years. Sheriff of Cache county. Worked on temple in Logan. Stonecutter. Died Nov. 8, 1912, at Sait Lake City.
ELDREDGE, ALANSON (son of Micah Eidredge, born March 17, 1758, and Annie Hanks, both of New England). He was born Nov. 16, 1780, in New England. Came to Utah Sept. 19, 1847, Danlel Spencer company.
Marrled Esther Sunderlin In New England, where she was born Jan. 4, 1787; died 1824, Brutus, N. Y. Their children: 1ra b. March 30, 1810, m. Nancy Black Juiy 4, 1833; Horace Sunderiin b. Feb. 6, 1816, m. Betsy Ann Chase, m. Sarah W. Glbbs; m. Hannah Adams; m. Chloe Antoinette Redfield; Lurana, m. John Hoagland; Ann Cady, m. Joseph Busby; John Sunderlin b. April 30, 1821, m. Sinah S. Chlpman; m. Rhoda Silvla Collett. Family home Salt Lake City.
Farmer; tanner. Died December 1857.
ELDREDGE, IRA (son of Alanson Eldredge and Esther Sun- derlin). Born March 30, 1810, Middleton, Vt. Came to Utah 1847, Daniel Spencer company.
Married Nancy Biack July 4, 1833, Indianapolis, 1nd. (daughter of Joshua Black and Elizabeth Burgess), who was born Nov. 22, 1812, in Maryland. Their children: Eilza- beth b. March 21, 1834, d. next day; Edmond b. May 1, 1835, m. Hannah Huffman Jan. 24, 1863; m. Emma Staley; Dlana b. March 28, 1837, m. Abraham Owen Smoot May 6, 1855; Esther Ann b. March 24, 1839, m. Thomas Garn March 14, 1868; Alma b. Oct. 13, 1841, m. Marinda Merrill Jan. 24, 1868; Hyrum b. April 13, 1844, m. Julia Fippin July 28, 1861, d. Aug. 18, 1884; Alanson b. Dec. 5, 1846 (d. Oct. 22, 1899), m. Mar- tha Neff; m. Bertha Pollisen; Ira Edgar b. May 4, 1850, m. Sarah Staker May 13, 1872; Hannah Matilda b. Feb. 9, 1853, d. June 17, 1854; Horace b. Sept. 7, 1855, m. Anna Cummings March 23, 1883; William Owen b. Jan. 24, 1859.
Married Hannah Marlah Savage Feb. 28, 1852, Salt Lake City (daughter of Levi Savage), who was born Jan. 10, 1832, In Ohio. Their children: Chancy Marion (d. Dec. 3, 1864) and Nancy Mariah, twins, b. Dcc. 5, 1852, she m. Edward Garn; John Albert b. Jan. 22, 1854, m. Eliza Wilkinson; Laura Sunderlin b. Jan. 20, 1856; Mulford b. Nov. 20, 1857, d. Dec. 2, 1897; Sabrina b. July 13, 1859, m. Charies B. Wright; Jesse b. Feb. 8, 1861, d. Nov. 10, 1871; Levlna b. July 30, 1863, d. Dec. 2, 1905; Content b. Aprli 16, 1865.
Marrled Helvena Maria Jensen Nov. 22, 1861, Salt Lake City, who was born March 20, 1843, in Denmark. Only child: Mary Ann b. March 16, 1864, m. - Pitcher.
Member Utah legislature In early 50's. Captained three trips across the pialns for Immigrants. Member (first) high council of Salt Lake stake; bishop Sugar House ward 1858- 66. Died Feb. 6, 1866, Coalville, Utah.
ELDREDGE, EDMOND (son of Ira Eldredge and Nancy Black). Born May 1, 1835, Warren, 1nd.
Married Hannah Huffman Jan. 24, 1863, Sait Lake City (daughter of Jacob Huffman and Margaret Staley, pioneers Sept. 15, 1861). She was born Dec. 6, 1845, Nauvoo, Iil.
Married Emma Staley, who was born Feb. 10, 1839, in Canada, and died Dec. 30, 1854, In Iowa. They had one child born December, 1854, which died in infancy.
Came to Salt Lake 1847; moved to Coalvilie 1860. Crossed the plains with the last mali before Echo Canyon war 1857; took active part In early Indian troubles. Coalville city councilman severai terms; director of Coalvilie Co-op. and vice president of same for 25 years. Missionary to England 1868-69; missionary to Hawaii; high councilor in Summit stake 1877-1901.
ELDREDGE, HORACE SUNDERLIN (son of Alanson Eldredge and Esther Sunderlin). Born Feb. 6, 1816, Brutus, Cayuga county, N. Y. Came to Utah Sept. 15, 1848, Brigham Young company.
Married Betsy Ann Chase July 20, 1837, Buffalo, N. Y. (daughter of Benjamin Chase and Mehitabel Russeil of New England), who was born Sept. 23, 1818. Their children: Lurana b. Fcb. 21, 1838, m. Joseph W. Young Feb. 2, 1855; Mary Aurelia b. Jan. 20, 1840, m. Amlnl R. Jackman Sept. 9, 1858; Sellna Mehitabei b. Oct. 12, 1842, d. March 10, 1844; Betsy Ann b. April 11, 1845, d. Feb. 26, 1846; Helen Louisa b. June 8, 1847, d. Aug. 30, 1847; Horace Alonzo b. June 8, 1847, d. Sept. 12, 1847; Alice b. Oct. 26, 1848, m. Davld Years- ley Jan. 11, 1871, d. Sept. 19, 1912; Zina Presinda b. Jan. 17, 1853, m. Moronl Reese Dec. 29, 1870.
Married Sarah W. Gibbs April 20, 1851, Salt Lake City (daughter of Aaron Gibbs and Prudence Carter of Benson- town, Rutland county, Vt.), who was born June 11 1827, and came to Utah Sept. 4, 1848, Danicl A. Milier company. Their children: Horace S. b. Feb. 7. 1853, d. Jan. 22, 1865; Eliza Evaletta b. May 29, 1855, m. Joseph H. Grant Oct. 18, 1874, d. Oct. 15, 1911; Jessie b. Nov. 17, 1857, m. Briant String- ham June 6, 1877; Byron Gibbs b. Feb. 7, 1867, d. April 9, 1879. Family resided Salt Lake City and Bountiful, Utalı.
Married Hannah Adams Feb. 2, 1855, Sait Lake City (daughter of James Adams and Betsy Lcavitt of Centerville, Utah, former a pioneer September, 1851, James Alired com- pany, latter died 1848, Councli Bluffs, Iowa). She was born Jan. 11, 1833. Their children: Jamcs A. b. Feb. 15, 1857, m. Jane Jennings June 23, 1879; Ciara Ursula b. Nov. 8, 1861, d. Nov. 23, 1862; Adeibert U. b. Aug. 23, 1863, m. Edith Pack Dec. 2, 1885; Christie b. July 19, 1866, m. John L. Fackrell .Nov. 2, 1887; Ciarence b. June 1, 1869, m. Effie Peck Oct. 14, 1890; Horton A. b. Aug. 22, 1872, m. Lillie Hatch Oct. 26, 1892. Family home Bountlfui, Utah.
Marrled Chloe Antolnette Redfield Feb. 14, 1857, Sait Lake City (daughter of Harlow Levl Redfleid and Aipha L. Foster of North Madison, Conn., pioneers Sept. 8, 1850. Aaron John- son company). She was born Aug. 10, 1842, Pittsfield, Pike county, Iii. Their children: Harlow Moroni b. Dec. 12, 1861. d. Dec. 22, 1862; Alpha May b. Aug. 6, 1863, m. Reed Smoot
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Sept. 17, 1884; Ben R. b. May 4, 1866, m. Lizzie Sharp Aug. 18, 1887; Ernest R. b. Feb. 20, 1868, m. Kate Sharp Oct. 1, 1890 (she d. July 1893); m. Cora Hooper Oct. 28, 1897; Horace R. b. June 17, 1869, m. Eleanor Groesbeck Feb. 3, 1897: Chloe Addie b. Aug. 14, 1871, m. William J. Bateman Dec. 17, 1891; Esther b. Oct. 5, 1874, m. Edwin C. Coffin Nov. 1, 1893 (divorced 1903); m. Theodore L. Genter Feb. 15, 1906; David Harold b. Aug. 29, 1878, m. Barbara Mayr of Munich, Ger- many, April 24, 1906; Mary Jane b. July 23, 1880, m. Lee Green Richards Aug. 18, 1908; Guy S. b. March 12, 1882, m. Bess Shores of Ashland, Wis., April 9, 1903.
Marshal of wagon train Brigham Young company; terrl- torial marshal state of Deseret; collector and assessor of territory; brigadier-general Utah militia. High priest; one of seven presidents 1st quorum seventies; Immigration agent St. Louis 1852; president and superintendent Z. C. M. I. Merchant and banker in Salt Lake City. Died Sept. 6, 1888.
ELDREDGE, JAMES ALANSON (son of Horace S. Eldredge and Hannah Adams). Born Feb. 15, 1857, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Married Jane Jennings June 23, 1879, at Salt Lake City (daughter of William Jennings and Jane Walker, pioneers 1852). She was born March 19, 1856. Only child: Afton b. Jan. 9, 1892.
ELDREDGE, JOHN SUNDERLIN (son of Alanson Eldredge and Esther Sunderlin). Born April 30, 1821, Brutus, Cayuga county, N. Y. Came to Utah Sept. 24, 1847, A. O. Smoot com- pany.
Married Sinah S. Chipman March 24, 1849, Salt Lake City (daughter of Stephen Chipman and Amanda Washburn, pio- neers July 24, 1847). She was born Sept. 13, 1831. Their chil- dren: Mary A. b. Dec. 19, 1849, m. George Hoggard; John b. Sept. 20, 1851, dled; Jedediah b. April 14, 1857; Ann b. Feb. 22, 1859, m. Heber Hoggard; Martha b. May 20, 1861, m. William Jackson, m. William Thomas Brown; Zinah b. July 18, 1863, died. Family home American Fork, Utah.
Married Rhoda Silvia Collett at Salt Lake City (daughter of Daniel Collett, born Dec. 12, 1808, and Esther Joncs, born Oct. 10, 1814). She was born April 20, 1837. Their children: Ira b. Oct. 3, 1854; Esther Ann b. May 3, 1860, m. John S. Mer- rill; Daniel b. Nov. 1, 1863, m. Lola Kimball; Horace b. Feb. 5, 1865, m. Hannah A. Phillips. Family home American Fork, Utah.
One of first to plow in Salt Lake valley. Missionary to Australia 1852-56. Farmer. Died May 5, 1871, in Wasatch Co., Utah.
ELDREDGE, HORACE (son of John S. Eldredge and Rhoda S. Collett). Born Feb. 5, 1865, American Fork, Utah.
Married Hannah A. Phillips Nov. 23, 1892, Dayton, Idaho (daughter of Thomas Phillips and Sarah Boden of Clifton, Idaho), who was born Jan. 15, 1875. Their children: Zella b. Jan. 9, 1894; Ernest b. Feb. 15, 1896; Ivan H. b. Nov. 30, 1897; Jennie b. Jan. 13, 1898; Elva b. Jan. 3, 1901; Annora b. April 19, 1903; Horace S. b. Aug. 1, 1905; Ross P. b. Jan. 27, 1908; Dell B. b. Oct. 22, 1909; Demar b. Jan. 25, 1912. Family resided Dayton and Preston, Idaho.
Elder.
ELEASON, ERICK. Born May 11, 1815, Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1863, John Royal Young company.
Married Anna Nielsen 1840 (daughter of Hans Nielsen), who was born Feb. 9, 1819. Their children: Andrew Elea- son b. July 22, 1841, m. Johanne Nielsen; Johanne b. 1843, m. Steven Worthington; Betsy b. 1845, m. Dyerre Asmussen; Charles b. 1848, m. Mary Worthington; Alfred b. 1850, m. Sophia Andersen; Augusta b. 1854, m. Ormes Eaton Bates; Fredrick b. 1857, m. Eva Yeates. Family resided Grantsville and Millville, Utah.
Married Christine Anderson. Their children: Joseph b. 1870, m. Esther Yeates; Edith b. 1872, m. William Gray; Emma b. 1874. Family home Millville, Utah.
High priest.
ELEASON, JOHN ALFRED (son of Erick Eleason and Anna Nielsen). Born July 22, 1841, at Arlingsas, Skaraborg, Sweden.
Married Sophia Anderson April 1, 1877, Grantsville, Tooele Co., Utah (daughter of Andrew Anderson and Mary Swen- son of Grefbeck, Sweden, pioneers Sept. 12, 1863, John R. Young company). She was born Nov. 19, 1854. Their chii- dren: Amanda b. Dec. 30, 1877, m. William C. Tolman; John Alfred Jr. b. June 14, 1880, m. Mary E. Adams; Augusta Geneva b. July 28, 1882, m. J. Fred Adams; Ella Alvaretta b. Nov. 28, 1884, m. Lewis A. Ward. Family home Oakley, Idaho.
ELEASON, JOHN ALFRED, JR. (son of John Alfred Eleason and Sophia Anderson). Born June 14, 1880, Grantsville, Utah.
Married Mary E. Adams Oct. 5, 1904, at Salt Lake City (daughter of John Adams and Anna Belle Warburton of Tooele, Utah. Their children: Thera Comorah b. Scpt. 21, 1905; Lorada b. Feb. 17, 1908; Lano A. b. Sept. 28, 1910. Fam- ily home Oakley, Idaho.
President high priests quorum Cassia stake; bishop Oak- ley, 2d ward. City councilman two terms.
ELIASON, ANDERS. Born Jan. 15, 1806, Alingsas, Sweden. Came to Utah Sept. 12, 1863, John R. Young company.
Married Mrs. Anna Christina Eliason. Their children: Charles, m. Annie Anderson; Andreas b. 1838, m. Headvig Carlson; Andrew Gustave b. 1841, m. Matilda Johnson.
Married Christina Anderson in Sweden (daughter of Eric Anderson), who was born 1826 in Sweden. Their children: John Alfred b. 1854, m. Lucy Clark; August b. 1856, m. Emma Anderson; Annie Christina b. 1859, m. Jacob Dayley; Claus b. 1861 and Joseph b. 1863 died; Clara b. 1864, m. Wil- liam Dahlquist; Manda Matilda b. 1866, died; Etta b. 1869, m. Mr. Whitehouse. Families resided Grantsville, Utah.
High priest. Assisted in bringing immigrants to Utah. Settled at Grantsville and was one of its active and progres- sive citizens.
ELIASON, ANDREW GUSTAVE (son of Anders and Anna C. Ellason). Born Feb. 12, 1841, in Sweden.
Married Matilda Johnson Aug. 8, 1868, Salt Lake City (daughter of Andreas Johnson and Anna Kaza Anderson, pioneers 1863). She was born Feb. 10, 1851, Alingsas, Sweden. Their children: Gustave Albin b. 1869, died; Edith Matilda b. 1870, m. Peter Sorenson; John Andrew b. 1872, m. Eliza Williams; Richard Alfred b. 1875, m. Lovina Jensen; Anna Josephine b. 1877, m. John C. Nielson; Ernest William b. 1879; Charles August b. 1882, dled; Elmer Leroy b. 1885, m. Frances Jensen; Alma Lorenzo b. 1887; Effie Arletta b. 1890, died.
Settled at Grantsville, Utah, 1863; moved to Hyrum 1884. High priest.
ELIASON, JOHN ANDREW (son of Andrew Gustave Eliason and Matilda Johnson). Born Oct. 22, 1872.
Married Eliza Williams at Salt Lake City (daughter of Thomas Williams and Emily Allen, former of Wales, latter of Michigan). She was born Oct. 12, 1876, Hyrum, Utah. Their children: Lila b. Nov. 27, 1899; John Thomas b. Aug. 11, 1902; Charles Ross b. April 15, 1905; George Earl b. Nov. 4, 1906; Emily Matilda b. Sept. 14, 1909. Family home Hyrum, Utah.
Elder. Farmer.
ELKINS, PAUL A. (son of John Elkins and Charlotte Roberts of Wiltshire, Eng.). Born July 15, 1849, in England. Came to Utah 1868, working on rallroad.
Married Mary Miller Dec. 26, 1870, at Salt Lake City (daughter of David Miller and Mary Hamilton of Ayrshire, Scotland), who was born April 28, 1852. Their children: Mary R., m. Radford Ostler; Amos b. Nov. 12, 1873, m. Sarah Bullock; Lottie, m. George L. Sneff; Annie d. aged 21; John; Alma, m. Laura Widdison; William d. aged 3; Lily; Roy. Family home Salt Lake City.
High priest. School trustee. Carder and spinner in woolen mills. Died Jan. 8, 1911, at Salt Lake City.
ELKINS, AMOS (son of Paul A. Elkins and Mary Miller). Born Nov. 12, 1873, at Salt Lake City.
Married Sarah Bullock Feb. 22, 1899, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Edwin Bullock and Mary Marguerite Parry, the former of England, came to Utah 1869, the latter of Wales, both later resided at Salt Lake City). She was born Nov. 9, 1873. Their children: Adelbert b. July 1, 1901; Ruth b. Nov. 12, 1903; Marguerite b. Sept. 18, 1905; Pearl b. Jan. 5, 1908; James b. May 3, 1910. Family home Salt Lake City, Utah.
Plasterer.
ELLERBECK, THOMAS WITTON (son of Thomas Ellerbeck and Mary Witton). Born May 14, 1829, Pendleton, near Man- chester, Eng. Jan. 23, 1851, sailed from Liverpool on the "Geo. W. Bourne," and arrived at Salt Lake City Oct. 7 same year.
Married Emma Spence (daughter of John Spence and Mar- jorie Mary Leisk). Their children: George E., m. Winnie Clawson; Ettie V., m. Thomas D. Lewis; May, m. Elmer E. Darling; William Leon, m. Claire Clinton; Edith, m. Charles Read; Clarissa M .; Marjorie Mary; Aurania.
First engineer for Salt Lake City water-works; superin- tendent of gas and electric light works, Salt Lake City. Pioneer nurseryman; also engaged in banking. Died April 2, 1895, at Salt Lake City.
ELLERBECK, WILLIAM LEON (son of Thomas Witton Ellerbeck and Emma Spence). Born Sept. 7, 1874, at Salt Lake City, Utah.
Married Claire Clinton Jan. 26, 1898, at Salt Lake City (daughter of James E. Clinton and Rosella S. Peacock of Manti, Utah), who was born Sept. 22, 1877. Their children: Roseila Clinton b. Dec. 30, 1899; Katharine Claire b. July 22, 1905. Family home Salt Lake City.
Original promoter Clinton-Ellerbeck Clay company, later changed to Utah Fire Clay company; managing director of Nephi Plaster & Manufacturing company; doctor of dental surgery.
ELLETT, JOHN JAMES (son of John Ellett and Frances Price of London, Eng.). Born Dec. 29, 1820, at London, Eng.). Came to Utah 1851, Orson Pratt company.
Married Eleanor Davison April 22, 1840, who was born May 13, 1824. Their children: Eleanor b. Jan. 4, 1841, m. George Sweetser; Sarah Ann b. Oct. 29, 1855, m. Willis Robison; John Davison b. June 1, 1857, m. Jeanette McAr- thur. Family home Fillmore, Utah.
Married Mary Turner Clarkson (widow of John Clarkson) Nov. 11, 1861, at Fillmore, Utah (daughter of David Turner and Rose Collier, pioneers 1861, John R. Murdock company). She was born Feb. 3, 1840, near Leeds, Eng. Their children: John Alonzo b. Nov. 21, 1862; David William b. Feb. 21, 1864,
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m. Hannah A. Pierce Sept. 6, 1892; Mary Louise b. April 16, 1866, m. F. A. Young Dec. 21, 1881; Edwin Clarkson b. Nov. 10, 1867; Frances Rose Ann b. Jan. 27, 1870, m. Isaac W. Pierce Jr. Dec. 9, 1886; Joseph Henry b. June 20, 1872, m. Clara B. Shlner Jan. 23, 1891; Charles Arthur b. Jan. 4. 1874, m. Millie F. Maxfield March 19, 1901; Sarah Elizabeth b. Nov. 25, 1875, m. Albert W. Shiner Dec. 6, 1892; Martha Josephine b. Dec. 10, 1877, m. William C. Jensen Nov. 25, 1896; Susanna b. Jan. 25. 1880. Family home Fremont, Utah.
Member 42d quorum seventles; high priest. Held varlous prominent positions of trust and responsibility.
ELLIOTT, GEORGE (son of Benjamin D. Elliott and Ann Withers of New Radford, Nottinghamshire, Eng.). Born Oct. 15, 1815, in Nottinghamshire. Came to Utah August 1861, independent company.
Married Eliza Vinton 1840, in Nottinghamshire (daughter of George Vinton and Eliza Hamilton of Kilkenny, Ireland). She was born July 10, 1816. Their children: Edwin b. March 25, 1841, m. Fannie A. Peck; Sablna b. 1842, died 1847; Annie b. 1844, m. Frank Richardson; George b. Oct. 6, 1846, m. Mary Sweet. m. Annle E. Smart; Henry b. Feb. 28, 1848, m. Georgiana Clawson; Simon b. 1852, died 1855; William b. Oct. 30, 1850, m. Julia Ann Flemming; Eliza b. May 6, 1854, m. Harry R. M. Atkinson; Frederic b. 1856, died 1873; Hattie b. Oct. 1, 1858, m. John Westphal. Family home Provo, Utah.
Member 45th quorum seventies; high priest. Machinist; farmer. Died Dec. 18, 1904, Provo, Utah.
ELLIOTT, EDWIN (son of George Elliott and Eliza Vinton). Born March 25, 1841, in Nottinghamshire, Eng. Came to Utah Oct. 15, 1860.
Married Fannie A. Peck Dec. 1, 1864, Salt Lake City (daughter of Harrison G. O. Peck and Margaret R. Augler, both of Stoughton, Mass., pioneers October, 1852, Capt. Tid- well company). She was born Nov. 6, 1845. Their children: Fannie Eliza b. Nov. 6, 1865, m. Joshua Dunn; Margaret Vilate b. April 22, 1868; Mary Elenor b. Aug. 31, 1870, m. David J. Vincent; Leah Nora b. Feb. 26, 1875, and Emma Sabina b. June 7, 1876, died; Harriet Amelia b. June 20, 1879, m. Alphonso Adamson; Kathryn b. Nov. 7, 1882; Hazel R. b. Nov. 16, 1886, m. Clarence Ericksen; Genevieve b. Feb. 24, 1889, m. Thomas W. Shelley. Family home Provo, Utah.
Elder. Sawyer; engineer.
ELLIOTT, GEORGE (son of George Elliott and Ellza Vin- ton). Born Oct. 6, 1846. Came to Utah 1862.
Married Mary Sweet.
Married Annle Elizabeth Smart November 1885, Logan, Utah (daughter of H. B. Smart and Eliza Windsor of Somer- setshire, Eng., pioneers 1868). She was born May 20, 1859, and died July 13, 1909. at Provo, Utah. Their children: Edwin H. b. Nov. 12, 1886, m. Ruby Mckellar; Irene b. Aug. 5, 1888, m. Vern Searls; George died; Windsor; Florence; Clifford.
President Y. M. M. I. A., 4th ward, Provo, Utah, three years. Watermaster; superintendent Wild Dutchman mine at American Fork three years. Farmer; contractor; miner.
ELLIOTT, EDWIN H. (son of George Elliott and Annie E. Smart). Born Nov. 12, 1886, Provo, Utah.
Marrled Ruby Mckellar June 3, 1909, at Salt Lake City (daughter of Hugh Mckellar and Mary Henry of Scotland, who came to Utah by rail). She was born Oct. 16, 1889. Thelr children: George Mckellar b. May 20, 1910; Gordon b. Nov. 2, 1911.
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