LARSEN, LEWIS, farmer, son of Rasmus and Caroline, was born in Denmark, July 10,1838. He came to Utah in '53, crossing the plains in Capt. Fosgren's company, and located the first winter in Manti. In the spring of '54 he went to Ephraim and helped settle the town and build the fort. He took part in both Indian wars, and was Captain of a cavalry company in the Black Hawk war; still has his commission from the Government. He was in the engagements in Salma canyon, Grass valley and Ephraim canyon, and was wounded in the left leg. Served as City Marshal and Constable while in Ephraim. In '89 he came to Cleveland, where he now has a home. Has served as Justice of the Peace three terms, and as County Commissioner. Was a director in the Cleveland Canal company. In '61 and '63 he went, to the Missouri river after emigrants, he is a member of the Seventies quorum and an honest, respected citizen. Was married in Ephraim May 1, 1861, to Thursa, daughter of Andrew and Hannah Whitlock, born in Nauvoo, I11., Sept. 22, 1844. They have had eleven children: Lewis A., Thursa L., Minnie V., Charles A., Delroy, Annie M., Kisty, Sanford, Mary and Hannah C., living; Myrtle, deceased.
McFARLANE, HON. PARLAN, son of Duncan and Mary, was born in Sterlingshire, Scotland, May 14, 1828. he learned the trade of a stonecutter, serving an apprenticeship of live years in Glasgow. In '54 he emigrated to Utah and located at Ephraim. He removed to Gunnison in '63, and remained till '69, when he returned to Ephraim. Served as Mayor of the City of Ephraim for eleven years, Probate Judge of Sanpete two years, and as notary public for many years. During the past twelve years he has been unable to work on account of losing his eyesight. In '95 he came to Cleveland, where he has a forty-three-acre farm, and is living a retired life. He was always an active public man in Sanpete county, taking a leading part in local and general political and ecclesiastical affairs, he was married in Ephraim, first to Jane McGibbon, a native of Glasgow. She died in Gunnison in '66, leaving three children: Mary, Parlan and William. Second wife was Louisa, daughter of James and Mary A. Bailey, married February 14, 1870. They have two daughters: Sophia and Agnes.
OLSEN, SOPHUS, postmaster, son of Jorgen and Paulina, was born in Denmark, November 14, 1864. The family came to Utah about '69, and located in Ephraim, where parents now reside. Sophus grew up and was married there January 21, '85, to Thursa Larsen. In '88 they moved to Cleveland, where he has a small store, and in April, '98, was appointed postmaster. They have four children: Ada, Malinda, Luverna and Estella.
OVESEN, BISHOP L. P., son of d. A. and Maria, was born in Denmark, October 25, 1852. The family joined the Mormon church and in '63 emigrated to Utah, located at Ephraim, where father now resides, he was brought up in Ephraim to farming, and learned the trade of a carpenter and joiner, working at the business for several years. In '82 he went on a mission to Denmark, and had charge of the Frederic haven branch. He was married in Ephraim May 18, 1874, to Louisa, daughter of Jonas H. and Maria K. Otterstrom, born in Salt Lake City, February 16, 1858. They have had eleven children: Louis P.. Aurelia M., Algenora L., Geneva, Clarence D., Sarah J. and Moroni I., living; Parley P., Urania, James and John, deceased. In '86 he removed to Huntington and engaged in farming and stock raising, and in '91 came to Cleveland, where he has a nice farm. He now owns about 400 acres in Huntington and Cleveland, and is engaged in farming and stock raising. The Co-op store was started in '92, he being one of the originators, and is the present manager, he was appointed bishop of Cleveland in the fall of '90, and set apart by Apostles Anthon H. Lund and Abram H. Cannon, he has held many local offices, was County Commissioner one term, and in '06 elected to the State Legislature. He owns a nice residence of brick and stone, and is one of the representative men of Emery county.
OVIATT, HENRY H., farmer, son of Ira and Ruth B., Was born in Pennsylvania, June 17, 1832. He came to Utah in '51, crossing the plains in an ox-train, under Capts. Kelsey and Allred. Stopped in Farmington one year, then removed to Spring City in '52. The settlers were driven out by Indians in '53, and spent the winter in Manti. In the spring of '54 he went to Ephraim and assisted in settling the place and building the fort. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war as a minuteman; was in the engagement in Ephraim canyon, from which he had a narrow escape, his horse being shot from under him. In '65 he went to Circle valley, in Piute county, and was Treasurer of the county. He came to Emery county in '83, residing on the San Rafael for one year, then removed to Huntington in October, 1884. In '88 he came to Cleveland, where he now resides, and is engaged in farming. He was the first postmaster of Cleveland, holding the position till July 1, 1898. Served as school trustee for six years. Is a member of the High Priests' quorum, and was a ward teacher several years. Is one of the directors of the Co-op store, and trustee in the Cleveland Irrigation company, of which he was one of the organizers. Was married in Springtown, February 1, 1853, to Sally R., daughter of Andrew and Hannah A. Whitlock, born October 9, 1828. They have eight children: Amanda A., Henry H., Hannah A., Ruth A., Andrew D., Beman L., George T. and Nora E.
RASMUSSEN, RASMUS O., farmer, son of Ove and Elsie M., was born in Denmark, March 22, 1854. He came to Utah in '65, with his mother and sister, and located in Ephraim. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, standing guard, and was run out of Ephraim fields by Indians, who chased him to the town. About '76 he moved west of Ephraim and helped build the West Point Irrigation canal. He resided there till '85, when he came to Cleveland, and after a short residence was compelled to move to Huntington on account of scarcity of water. Again returned to Cleveland and helped build the Cleveland canal, being director for two seasons and water master two years. He has a farm of seventy-four acres, and is engaged in farming. His crops were lost two seasons in succession because of high water, but he has recovered from the losses, and is an enterprising, industrious and upright citizen. Is road supervisor for the Cleveland district. Is an elder in the Mormon church. Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, March 22, 1873, to Adelaide, daughter of Henry H. and Sally R. Oviatt, born July 19, 1855. They have seven children: Henry, Oliver, Travis, Angelina, Sine, Ruby M. and Hazel.
