ANDERSON, BISHOP LARS S., son of Andrew Larson and Annie Kathren Hansen, was born April 16, 1829. His father was a sailor and lost his life at sea in 1841. Mother was left with five children and Lars and a brother supported them. He served as a sailor in a two years' war and received a diploma for faithful services. February 8, 1852, he joined the Mormon church and May l0th of the same year was married to A Sophia, daughter of Lars Jensen and Annie Marie Larsen. They left their native land for Utah November 27, 1855, and after a voyage of eleven weeks and three days reached the United States, after losing their infant child. In the spring of 1856 they crossed the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Canute Peterson, and located at Ephraim. He took part in the Johnson and Black Hawk wars and was active in guarding the people. Was appointed head teacher in 1858, and in 1867 was appointed first counselor to Bishop Canute Peterson. Served as City Councilor eight years, and a director in the Co-op. store eight years. In 1873 he was called on a mission and presided over the Christiania conference. In 1875 he returned to Utah as president of a company of 175 Saints; arrived in Ephraim July 21th with sixteen wagons loaded with emigrants. Was appointed bishop of Ephraim, north ward, in 1870 and continues to hold that position with perfect satisfaction to the people. In 1887 he performed a second mission to Scandinavia, where he presided over the Aarhus conference. On his return he was leader of the company of 347 emigrants. He is engaged in farming and stock-raising, besides being bishop and tithing clerk. His family consists of twenty-one children, eleven being alive and the others deceased.

ANDERSON, ANDREW,  farmer, son of Andrew and Mary, was born in Denmark, November 4, 1836. He joined the Momion church, and in '56 came to Utah, crossing the plains in an independent ox train. They endured many hardships, suffering from cold and hunger, and were brought to Salt Lake City by a relief company, December 16, 1856. In '57 he came to Ephraim and engaged in fanning. He purchased a small tract and now has fifty acres and a home in the city. In '62 he went to Omaha for emigrants, and in '65 removed to Circle Valley to assist in settling the country. Built a home, but had to leave because of Indians. He took part in the Black Hawk war, being a minute man. In '83 he went to Denmark on a two years' mission. Is one of the presidents of the Forty-seventh quorum of Seventies. Was married in Ephraim December 21, 1859, to Kersten, daughter of Rasmus and Ingabor Olsen, born in Denmark, February 27, 1814. Her parents came to Ephraimin '51, where they both died. Her children are: Christina, Hannah S. and Rosetta.

ANDERSON, ANDREW L., farmer, son of Lars A. and Mary, was born in Denmark, Jan. 22, 1850. The family joined the Mormon church, and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Canute Peterson's company, and located in Ephraim in October, 1856. They lived in the fort several years; father took part in the Black Hawk war, and died here January 26, 1882. Mother died here also. Andrew was raised here, father giving him ten acres of land. He freighted produce to the mining camps and added to his land, till he now has forty-five acres. Went on a mission to Denmark in '81, and for eighteen months had charge of Randers branch. Was married in Salt Lake City, October 31, 1870, to Johanna C, daughter of Thomas C. and Caroline Jensen, born in Denmark, August 4, 1853. They have had nine children, Johanna, James, Lydia, Archie and Omra, living; Andrew, Albert, Thomas and Elizabeth, deceased.

ANDERSON, JENS, farmer and stockraiser, son of Andreas and Ellen, was born in Sweden April 29, 1833. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church in '53 and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an independent train under Capt. Olsen, and arrived in Ephraim in October, 1854. Assisted in building the fort, and received five acres of land and a lot in the city. The following year the grasshoppers took his crops and they had a hard time. In '66 he went to the Missouri river for emigrants. Was active during the Black Hawk war, and was called to assist in settling Circle Valley. He built a home and raised a crop, but was driven out by Indians, losing all he had. He was a member of the City Council five years. In '77 he returned to Sweden and Denmark on a two years' mission. He has been head ward teacher and president of the Seventies quorum for several years. Was married in Ephraim, December, 1854, to Lana Anderson. She has had eight children, James P., Maria C, Ellen, Andrew, Lauretta and George, living; Malinda and Lena, deceased. Second wife was Christina Berlin. She has had three children, Nora and Annie, living; Sarah, deceased.

ANDERSON, JENS P., son of Andrew and Catherine, was born in Denmark, January 4, 1826. He learned the trade of a miller and served ninteen months in the army. Joined the Mormon church November 5, 1852, and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Olsen, arriving in Salt Lake City, October 5, 1854. While working there on a canal the bank caved in on him and he had to walk on crutches for two years. In '56 he came to Ephraim and assisted in building the fort. Took part in the Black Hawk war. In '62 he removed to Glenwood, among the first settlers, built a home, but was driven out by Indians, losing everything, he returned to Ephraim in '66 and engaged in farming, following it at present. His first wife, married in Denmark, was Mary Jacobsen. She died in Salt Lake City, February 9, 1855, their only child, a daughter, dying while crossing the ocean. Second wife was Rebecca C. Frieze. She had three children, Jens P., Mary and Joseph E., and died November 24, 1866. Third wife was Maria, daughter of Thomas C. and Karen M. Jensen; married December 6, 1866; born in Denmark, January 12, 1842. She has six children, Jens P., Erastus, John F., Nora, Marinda and Lena. Also has three childen by a former husband, Peter Peterson. They are Kirstena, Mena and Joseph C.

ANDERSON, JOHN A., farmer, son of John and Martha, was born in Malmo, Sweden, December 18, 1844. He and his parents came to Utah in '63, crossing the plains in Capt. Saunder's company, reaching Ephraim in October. In '63 they were called to Circle Valley to assist the settlers, but had to return in '66 on account of Indians. John was raised on a farm and worked at railroading and other occupations. Took part in the Black Hawk war, and in '66 went back to the Missouri river after emigrants. In '75 he went on a two years' mission to Sweden. Was a member of the City Council in '74-75, City Recorder in '78 to '82, and City Assessor and Collector six years. In '88 he became manager of the Ephraim Co-op store, which position he held for over six years. Was a member of the Quorum of Seventies several years. Is now engaged in farming, having eighty acres of land. Was married in Salt Lake City, September 20, 1869, to Maria Neilson. She died December 29, 1891, leaving nine children, John A., Emma, Anna, Lilly, Alvin, Huldah, Nora and Arthur, living; Ernest, deceased. Married again to Christina Michaelsen. She had two children, Maria and Annie.

ANDERSON, NEILS, farmer, son of Andrew P. and Ellen was born in Sweden, November 26, 1835. He joined the Mormon church at the age of 18, and emigrated in '55, going from St. Louis to Iowa on a mission, then presided over the branch at Weston, Mo. Came to Utah in '57, crossing the plains in Capt. Cowley's company, located at Ephraim and built a house inside the fort. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war. In '64 he was called to Circle Valley to assist the settlers. He built a home and had a farm, but was compelled to leave everything on account of Indians. Returned to Ephraim, took up a small farm and has since engaged in farming. Has been a member of the High Council since the stake was organized. In '73 he went on a two years' mission to Sweden, presiding over the Scane conference. His first wife, married in Ephraim, was Ingaborg Paulsen. She had four sons, Neils W., Andrew C, James P. and Sydney R. Second wife was Anna O. Jensen. She had seven children: John A., Ellen, Joseph A., Louis H., Orson A., Francis R. and Mary A. Third wife was Maria P. Peterson. She has six children, Emma M., George A., Daniel M., Arthur H., Wilford E. and Esther R.

ANDERSON, N. O., farmer, son of Ole and Annie, was born in Skurop, Sweden, September 20, 1845. The family joined the Mormon church, and in '55 came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Hogan, and located in Ephraim Helped to build the outside fort and lived inside it. Father died in the fall after arriving and was the second person buried in the Ephraim cemetery. Mother married Torey Thurston, and N. O. lived with them till he was 13, then with Jens Anderson one year and with Rasmus Larson seven years. He took part in the Black Hawk war, being a minute man, and had several narrow escapes. In '66 he went to the Missouri river for emigrants. Performed a two years' mission to Sweden, leaving in 1880 . Was a member of the City Council six years. Was married in Ephraim on November 2, 1867, to Josephine, daughter of Andrew and Caroline Overlade. She died November 10, 1884. They had seven children, Neils O., Adelbert, -Vnnie, Frank, Archie, Frederick and Leroy. Married again December 18, 1885, to Matilda Nilson. She has one child, Neils H.

ANDERSON, PETER, farmer, son of Lars and Mary, was born in Denmark, November 16, 1844. The family joined the Mormon church and emigrated, crossing the plains in Canute Peterson's train, and located in Ephraim in September, 1856, where parents died. Peter took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the Salina canyon and Circle Valley engagements. In '63 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. In '85 went on a two years' mission to Denmark, during the last three months of the time serving as president over Rander's branch. He owns seventy-five acres of land and residence. Was married in Ephraim, April 25, 1865, to Elsie M., daughter of Lars and Karen Paulsen, born in Denmark, October 18, 1847. They have nine children, Peter C, Louis, Hyrum, Alice M., Caroline L., Mary S., Joseph P., Seymour G. and Ida E

ANDERSON, P. C, manager Junction Co-op store, son of Peter and Margaret, was born in Ephraim, March 10, 1866. Attended the public schools and took a course of one year in the normal department of the University of Utah. Taught school in Ephraim seven years, being principal of the intermediate department. Was elected City Treasurer in '88, served two years, and was elected City Recorder in '97. Quit the schoolroom in '96 on account of ill health and was appointed assigner of the Co-op store, which failed. The store was purchased by E. C. Willardsen, C. W. Peterson and Ole Olson, and in January, 1897, P. O. bought a one-fourth interest. They carry a stock of about $17,000 and do a business of $40,000 annually, selling dry goods, groceries and articles usually kept in a general store, besides buying and shipping grain and produce. The firm does the largest business in buying grain of any company in the county. He is director, secretary and treasurer of the Sand Ridge Reservoir and Canal company, capable of irrigating 1000 acres of land. Is superintendent of the Ephraim Sunday school and an earnest worker. He is a self-made man, starting without a cent and borrowing money from Christian Willardsen to attend school. Was married in Manti temple, February 13, 1889, to Healon A., daughter of Henry B. and Elizabeth Stevens, born in Shonesborg, Utah, January 22, 1869. They have two children, Peter M. and Healon C.

ARMSTRONG, JAMES, farmer and wool grower, son of William and Agnes S., was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, England, November 24, 1844. His parents joined the Mormon church among the early members and came to the United States in '49, stopping at St. Louis, Mo., where his father died. In '54 the family came to Utah, crossing the plains with Horace S. Eldredge and Orson Pratt. They located in Ephraim, April 5, 1857, mother taught school here several years and died December 12, 1893. James was raised to farm work, now owns 150 acres and is extensively interested in wool-growing. Has 2500 sheep, and is a successful and enterprising citizen. He took part in the Black Hawk war in guarding, and was in two or three engagements. Was a member of the City Council four years. Married in Salt Lake City, August 7, 1871, to Annie C, daughter of A. P. and Annie Olson, born in Denmark, September 25, 1852. They have had twelve children, John, Andrew, Sarah, James A., Nancy H., Effie O., Annie G., Jedediah and James W., living; Agnes M., Nancy H. and Horace A., deceased.

ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM J., farmer, son of William and Agnes S., was born in St. Louis, Mo., March 24, 1850. His father died in St. Louis, and in '54 his mother, himself and brother James came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Horace Eldredge. Mother married again in Salt Lake City, to William Babbitt, by whom she had one child, Helen E., who married Brigham Young, and has one child, Joseph A. Young. She and child live with William. Mother died in Ephraim, December 9, 1893. Stood guard and herded stock during the Black Hawk war. Owns fifty-five acres of land and cultivates it successfully. Was Justice of the Peace two years. In '97 was elected a member of the City Council on the Republican ticket. Was married in Ephraim, January 22, 1890, to Hannah Wickman, who died December 16, 1892, leaving two children, Jessie C. and William W.

BAILEY, ALFRED, farmer, son of James and Mary A., was born in Birmingham, England, February 20, 1839. He learned the trade of a silversmith, working with his father, and followed it till he came to Utah. The family joined the Mormon church and emigrated in '56, crossing the plains in the first hand-cart company. They were nine weeks in crossing under Capt. Ellsworth, and endured many hardships. Came to Ephraim and lived in the fort, parents both dying here. Alfred worked at farming and later learned the trade of a stonecutter, which he has followed some years, cutting tombstones and other work. He owns a farm of seventy-two acres. Was City Recorder ten years, a member of the City Council several years and City Treasurer four years. Is one of the presidents of the Forty-seventh quorum and has been secretary thirty years. In the fall of '81 he went on a two years' mission. Was an active man during the Black Hawk war, and in '62 went back to the Missouri river after emigrants. Was married in Ephraim, December 18, 1862, to Sophia Warrillo of England. They have had ten children, Louisa R,, Alfred, William, Franklin, James, John, Sarah and Ada, living; Frederick and Carrie, deceased.

BAWDEN, WILLIAM, farmer and dealer in woolen goods, son of Henry and Ann Ireland, was born in Devonshire, England, August 17, 1844. The family came to the United States in '51, stopping one year in St. Louis, Mo., and in '52 came to Salt Lake City, crossing the plains in an ox train. Was raised in Salt Lake, where his father was a blacksmith, and in '66 came south with Heber Kimball's company to assist in the Indian war. In '72 he located in Ephraim and engaged in farming and freighting to the mining camps. During the past thirteen years has been agent for James Whitehead of Springville, handling all kinds of woolen goods. He owns and operates a good farm. Was married in Salt Lake City, September 14, 1867, to Emma J,, daughter of Stephen and Emma J. Williams, born in Bristol, England, April 7, 1849. They have had thirteen children, Emma J., Sarah E., William H., Thomas A., Levi S., Mary V., Martha A. and Joseph I., living; Ann R., Stephen N., George L., Hazel and Ophelia, deceased.

BEAL, HON. HENRY, farmer, son of John and Ann Deacon, was born in Onandaga county, N. Y., April 30, 1835. His parents joined the Mormon church in New York and came to Nauvoo, 111., and to Utah in '50. They crossed the plains in an ox train, mother dying on the road. Father died December 4, 1896, aged 96 years 6 months. They reached Manti about November 1, 1850, where Henry lived till '54, when he came to Ephraim, assisted in building the fort and erected the second house in the town. He received a piece of land near the town and has since been engaged chiefly in farming. Was the first Justice of the Peace and the first man to be married in Ephraim. Assisted in building the Climax roller mill and still retains an interest. Was one of the incorporators of the old Co-op store, losing heavily when it failed. Was a member of the City Council several years. County Commissioner many years and was elected Mayor in '95. He was one of the contractors in building the Sanpete Valley railroad and graded eleven miles of the Rio Grande Western. Has always been a prominent churchman, was high counsellor and bishop's counselor several years, and is now first counselor to President Peterson. His first wife was Mary Thorpe, married in Ephraim, July 4, 1854. Their children are Ann E., John S., George A., Henry T., David N., Mary J. and Rosabel. Second wife was Anna C. Byergo, married March 28, 1863 . Their children are Mary A., Alice, Sarah A., Thomas A., Orsen, Nora, Owen and Bardella. Third wife was Mary A. Thompson, married April 25, 1868. Their children were Henry L., Annie M., Mary M., Ellen C. and Martha M. He has thirteen children married. Forty-eight grand-children have been born.

BEAL, DAVID N., marshal and farmer, son of Henry and Mary, was born in Ephraim, November 15, 1863. He was raised here and engaged in farming. Owns eight acres of land. Was elected Constable in '94 and City Marshal in '95. Was married in Logan, October 29, 1886, to Martha, daughter of Jens P. and Bendicta Hansen, born in Ephraim, September 16, 1862. They have five children, David O., Bendetta, Frances, Nelson and an infant.

BECK, JENS N., farmer, son of Neils and Anna, was born in Denmark, May 6, 1847. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church in '66 and came to Utah, crossing the plains with his uncle, Peter Kjessgaard, in an ox train under Capt. Rice, reaching Ephraim in October, 1867. He worked in the canyon two or three years, freighted to mining camps two years, then bought a farm; now owns ninety acres. In '94 he opened a general store, which he conducted till '96, when he went on a mission for one year to Denmark. Was married in Salt Lake City, December 2, 1871, to Olena M., daughter of Hans C. and Hedevig Jensen, born in Denmark, March 26, 1852. Her parents came here in '63, father took part in the Black Hawk war and was in the canyon when the crowd was attacked by Indians and two killed. Her children are Anna, James, Stena, Hans O., Neils H., Newman, Daniel and Leo, living; Wilford, deceased.

BENTSON, MARTIN, farmer, son of Neils and Mette, was born in Sweden, December 13, 1846. The family joined the Mormon church in '53 and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Olsen's company, reaching Ephraim in October, 1854. They lived in the small fort several years and helped build the large one. Father was an active church man, being president of the Seventies quorum and a High Priest when he died. He went out in '57 to meet Johnson's army, and in discharging his gun lost the thumb of his left hand. Martin took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the Grass valley skirmish. In '66 he went back to the Missouri river after emigrants. Owns a farm of forty acres. Was married in Ephraim, March 7, 1866, to Mette M., daughter of Soren and Annie Larsen, born in Denmark, April 10, 1846. They have had eight children, Annie, Andrew, Nora., Neils, Minnie, Lucinda and Mattie, living, Martin, deceased.

BJERREGAARD, ANDREW N., farmer and stock raiser, son of Andrew N. and Boletta, was born in Denmark, June 6, 1851. The family joined the Mormon church and came to Utah, stopping a short time in Brigham City and Goshen and locating in Ephraim. Parents removed to Missouri several years ago, Andrew remained here and engaged in freighting produce to the mining camps for about twenty years. He purchased a tract of land and engaged in cattle-raising and now has a fine herd of 150 Durhams and Herefords. Owns over 800 acres of land. Was married in Ephraim November 22, 1876, to Caroline M., daughter of Charles and Matilda Whitlock, born February 1, 1858. They have had ten children: Nora M., Charles, Ruth, Minnie M., Arthur,. Jennie, Ferguson, Allen E. and Joydell, living; and Katie, deceased.

BREINHOLT, HANS L., farmer, son of Christian L. and Annie S., was born in Denmark February 21, 1850. The family came to Ephraim in 1869. In 1872 Hans joined the United States army and served five years, chiefly in Texas on Indian frontier. Was discharged in 1877 and came to Ephraim where he bought a small farm. Father died here July 19, 1897, mother died on the plains en route to Utah. Hans was married in Ephraim, May 30, 1877, to Maria, daughter of Frederick C and Amelia Sorenson, born in Ephraim, April 11, 1855. Her parents came to Ephraim in 1854. Father was a member of the City Council several years and died here September 7, 1891. Mother still living. Children are: Oscar, Lydia, Sophronia and Florence C.

CHRISTENSEN, ANDREW, farmer and wool-grower, son of Andrew C. and Mary E., was born in Ephraim, January 31, 1858. He was raised on a farm and began with wool-growing on the shares. Purchased a small farm, now has 100 acres and 1000 sheep and many on shares. Was married in Ephraim September 12, 1894, to Mary, daughter of Alfred and Eliza Pehrson, born in Ephraim October 4, 1873. They have two children: Vera D, born June 14, 1895, and an infant.

CHRISTENSEN, ANDREW C, farmer, son of Christian and Elsie M., was born in Denmark, August 31, 1825. He learned the carpenter's trade, joined the Mormon church and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Bishop Preston, and located at Ephraim in September, 1863. Removed to Mt. Pleasant in 1864, in 1865 went to Richfield, but was driven out in 1867 by Indians, and returned to Ephraim, losing all his property. Took part in the Black Hawk war, then obtained ten acres of land and began farming. Later he took up 160 acres three and one-half miles west of Ephraim, lived on it fourteen years, and in 1891 removed to the city; dividing the farm among his sons. Was married in Denmark July 4, 1851, to Mary C. Paulsen, who died several years ago, leaving five children: Christian, Lars, Martin, Lena and Andrew. Married again June 19, 1889, to Elsie C. Olsen, a widow, daughter of Christian and Annie E. Peterson, born in Denmark April 10, 1853. They have four living children: Catherine T., James L., Violet J. and Calvin J. Her first husband was James Olsen, by whom she had three children: Lehi C, Elizabeth and Daniel

CHRISTENSEN, ERICK, brick mason, plasterer and farmer, son of Rasmus and Anna, Was born in Denmark May 11, 1839. He learned the trade of a mason, joined the Mormon church in 1862 and came to Utah in 1866, crossing; the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Lowry. His wife, whom he married in Denmark April 9, 1866, died of cholera, while en route to Utah. He came to Mt. Pleasant and followed his trade till 1870, when he removed to Ephraim. Has contracted and put up many of the large buildings of this city. He owns a good fifty acre farm which he operates. In 1894 he went on a two years' mission to Denmark. Was married the second time in Mt. Pleasant November 24, 1860, to Karen C daughter of Jens and Kersten Jensen, born in Denmark October 15, 1835. They have had seven children: Anna M., Jensena C, Amelia D., Erick P. and Saretta L., living; Carmelia K. and Caroline, deceased.

CHRISTENSEN, JENS P., farmer and stock-raiser, son of Jens P. and Dorthea M., was born in Ephraim January 17, 1862. His parents joined the Mormon church in Denmark and emigrated to Utah, locating in Ephraim. Father was a prominent man in church and political matters, being a. member of the high council from its organization till his death, September 8, 1891, was Mayor of Ephraim for fifteen years. Justice of the Peace twenty years, the first notary public and a delegate to many county and Territorial conventions. Jens was raised on a. farm and has followed that and stock-raising. He has about 150 acres of land. Is a notary public and Justice of the Peace. Was the first chairman of the Democratic party in Ephraim, holding the position four years and taking a leading part in politics. His wife was Mary H., daughter of George and Caroline M. Allred, born in Ephraim January 9, 1862. They were married in Salt Lake City in November, 1883, and have one child: Eliza A., born February 20, 1885.

CHRISTENSEN, JENS P., deceased; son of Christian and Elsie H., was born in Denmark February 9, 1833. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church, and in 1855 started for Utah, stopping in Alton, 111., and Dakota City, Neb., till 1860, when he crossed the plains as captain of the Danish portion of his company, reaching Ephraim in October. Bought a farm and engaged in fanning, then became agent for the Co-op. Wagon and Machine Company, which position he held until his death, September 8, 1891. Served as Justice of the Peace and notary public and was Mayor ten or twelve years. Was an active churchman, being a member of the high council. Was married in Denmark May 2, 1854, to Dorthea M., daughter of Mads C. and Margaret Madsen, born in Denmark August 24, 1834. They had seven children: Jens P., Christian M., born in Ephraim February 1, 1867, who acted as traveling salesman and assistant for his father. He is a violin player. Was married November 5, 1884, to Nicolina D., daughter of Neils P. and Petrea K. Christensen, born in Denmark August 13, 1864. They have had six children: Clara, Albert and Chloe, living; Mabel D., Grace C. and Robert E., deceased. Lewis E., born in Ephraim June 14, 1873. Engaged in different occupations. Married in Manti January 15, 1896, to Elizabeth, daughter of James and Elsie C. Olsen, born in Ephraim August 18, 1875. The four deceased were: Erastus, Emma, Dorthea M. and Clara.

CHRISTENSEN, WILLARD, known as Willard Pehrson, son of Ole and Gunnell Christensen, was born in Christiania, Norway, February 6, 1857. His father died in Norway, and the family emigrated in '63, crossing the plains in an ox train, and located in Ephraim. Willard was raised to farm work and now has a nice farm of 130 acres. He was a sewing machine dealer for nine years, then engaged in the stock business and farming and later opened a saloon, his present place. Was married in Ephraim, March 14, 1878, to Diantha, daughter of Jorgen and Pauline Olsen, born in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 18, 1857. They have four children: Blanche, Myrtle, Adolphus and Kesler, living; Batina, deceased.

CHRISTIANSEN, NIELS C, retired mason and farmer, son of Christian and Anna M., was born in Denmark, October 4, 1817. He learned the trade of a mason, joined the Mormon church and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Fosgren's company, being the first Scandinavian company, arriving in Salt Lake City, September 30, 1853. He worked on the Salt Lake Temple until '60, when he came to Ephraim and continued working at his trade. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being Captain of the Silver Greys, and for years had charge of the commissary department. Was a member of the City Council twenty years and a school trustee twenty-two years. Is a member of the High Council and counselor to the president of the High Priests, being president of the council in Ephraim. Was married in Denmark, to Catherine Mortensen. They had five living children, Anna M., Christian, Emma, Hannah and Catherine. Wife died in Ephraim, February 26, 1893 . Second wife was Dorthea 0. Dahl of Denmark. She had three children, Parley, bishop of Mayfield, Mary and Elizabeth.