DORIUS, BISHOP CHARLES B., son of Carl C. N. and Ellen G. Rolfson, was born in Ephraim, July 10, 1858. His father was bishop of the Ephraim south ward for seventeen years. Was among the early settlers, a very prominent man, and much interested in laying out land, building roads and making ditches. Was a member of the City Council for several years. He died March 4, 1894. Charles B. was raised on a farm and freighted produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada. In '86 he went on a two years' mission to Norway. On his return he entered the B. Y. academy of Provo, taking a normal course and graduating in 1890. Taught school in Ephraim four years. Was superintendent of the Sunday-schools several years, also superintendent of the Y. M. M. I. A. for four years. Appointed bishop to succeed his father. May 15, 1894. Served as City Collector two years and was elected City Treasurer in '95. He owns a small farm and operates it. Was elected a member of the City Council. Was married in Ephraim, December 11, 1879, to Margaret, daughter of Christian and Karen Neilsen, born in Ephraim April 21, 1861. Her parents were early settlers, father died in '89, mother still living. They have had six children, Caroline M., Orpha O. and Sarah M., living; Margaret G., Ellen T. and Charles B., deceased.
DORIUS, BISHOP C. C. N., deceased, was born in Copenhagen, April 5, 1830. He served an apprenticeship as a cabinet-maker, joined the Mormon church when quite young, and became a traveling elder. Came to Utah in '57, crossing the plains in a hand-cart company under Capt. Fosgren, reaching Salt Lake City in September. In the company was the bishop, his wife and her sister, who walked all the distance from Iowa City, and Mrs. Dorius's mother, who came in a wagon. They were ten weeks crossing the plains. In '58 he came to Ephraim. In '60 he returned to Norway on a three and one-half years' mission, being president of the Christiania conference. On his return was appointed bishop by President Young, and held the position till his death, March 4, 1894. He served as Major in the Black Hawk war, and was a leader in educational matters and public improvements, being well liked by everybody. Was married first in England, April 24, 1857, to Ellen Rolfson. She had one son, C. B. Dorius, now bishop. Second wife was Tomine Fredericksen, who died, leaving four children; first wife raising the two living, Anna S. Johnson and Ellen W. Third wife was Julia P. Peterson. She has five children, Rebecca, John N., Julia, Mabel and Erastus. Fourth wife was Mary Williams. She has no children. Fifth wife was Charlotte Otterstrom. She has one child, Mary.
DORIUS, EDWIN, farmer, son of John F. F. and Gunild, was born in Ephraim, February 6, 1866. He was raised on a farm and now owns 160 acres, north of the city. Is a stockholder in the Cottonwood Tunnel and Canal company. Was married in Manti temple, February 19, 1890, to Nora, daughter of John E. and Dorcas Christensen, born in Ephraim, July 18, 1872. They have two children, Vivian, born January 21, 1891, and Helene, February 28, 1895.
DORIUS, JOHN, JR., merchant, son of John F. and Caroline Frantzen, was born in Spring City June 20, 1860. The family removed to Ephraim when John was a small boy. He attended the public schools and was engaged several years in freighting produce to Salt Lake City and mining camps. Was engaged as local agent for the Consolidated Implement Company for three years, afterwards opening a general store. He has a nice place of business and a good trade. Carries about $4000 stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes and clothing. Also owns a good farm of sixty acres. Has been deputy City Treasurer for the past four years. Was married in Salt Lake City October 10, 1879, to Maria S., daughter of Bishop L. S. and Sophia Anderson, born in Ephraim December 11, 1860. They have had eight children: Ruth M., Mattie S., Seymour R., Hazel, Grace and Scena, living; John C. and Marie, deceased.
DORIUS, JOHN F. F., son of Nicalai and Anna S. Christoffersen, was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, June 15, 1832. He learned the trade of a shoemaker, joined the Mormon church in 1850 and was a traveling elder for seven years in Norway and Denmark. In 1857 he came to Utah, crossing the plains in a handcart company under Capt. Christiansen, pulling a handcart from Iowa City to Salt Lake City. He remained in Salt Lake till 1858, when he came to Ephraim. In 1860 he returned to Norway on a mission, remaining till 1863. Was counselor to his brother, C. C. N., who was president of the Christiania conference. On his return he stopped one year in Spring City and returned to Ephraim. Was clerk several years in the Co-op. store and engaged in farming. In 1876 he went on a second two years' mission to Norway and presided over the conference. In 1896 he performed a mission to Chicago, 111., returning December, 1897. Is senior president of the forty-seventh quorum of seventies and has always been an active churchman. His first wife was Caroline Frantzen. She had five children: Martha M., John, Caroline, Heber and Orson. She died in Ephraim in 1895. Second wife was Gunnell Torgesen. She had seven children: Sarah, Edwin, Joseph, Hyrum, Augusta, Clara and Agnes. Third wife was Anna M. Staalsen. She had seven children: Oliver, Dora, Charles, Alma, Lewis, Ida and Relles.
DORIUS, LEWIS O., farmer and stock-raiser, was born in Denmark September 5, 1841. The family came to Utah in 1855, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Guyman, and stopped in Salt Lake City. Many of the company died on the road from cholera, and Lewis was compelled to dig roots for food after reaching Salt Lake, he came to Ephraim in 1856, where he grew up and followed farming. Purchased a small farm and now owns seventy-five acres, which he works and raises stock. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the Salina Canyon and Grass Valley engagements. Was a member of the City Council several years, and one of the high council a number of years. Was a bishop's counselor seventeen years. In 1802 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. Was married in Ephraim October 4, 1863, to Mary Ann Firth, who had one child. Mother and child died. Married again April 11, 1807, to Caroline, daughter of Hans and Annie K. Jensen, born in Denmark September 4, 1847. She has five living children: Julia A., Lewis N., Hannah D., Charles and Clara J. Third wife was Pauline Pehrsen. Her parents came here in 1862, being in a company of 400 of whom 200 died on the route. She has live living children: Ellen C, Mary A., Annie, Cordelia and Peter W.
FRANDSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer, son of Anders C. Frandsen and Margaret Christensen Frandsen, was born in Denmark March 10, 1849. He was raised on a farm and in 1872 came to Ephraim, where he engaged in farming. In 1885 he went on a two years' mission to Denmark, traveling over the Aalborg conference and presiding two years over Hjorring branch. Upon his return he engaged as miller for Neils Thompson for several years. Served as counselor to the president of the Y. M. M. I. A. for some time and has been a worker in the Sunday school fourteen years. Served as City Councilor two terms, being re-elected in 1897. Was married in Salt Lake City November 14, 1878, to Anna K., daughter of Jorgen C. and Caroline Jensen, born in Denmark August 1, 1854. They have had seven children: Matilda, Annie L., Carl C, Clara L., Harry L. and Ledru E., living; Harold, deceased.
GREAVES, HON. PETER, Sr., buyer and shipper of wool, hides and grain, son of Thomas and Dorothy, was born in Paterson, N. J., August 26, 1837. The family removed to Ohio when he was seven years old, thence to St. Louis, where they remained till 1850. Father died in St. Louis in 1819, mother died when Peter was small and stepmother brought him to Utah. They started from Kanesville in 1852 in an ox-train and arrived in Salt Lake City in September, locating in Provo, where he learned the carpenter's trade. He came to Ephraim in August, 1856, received a small piece of land and followed farming and carpentering. He soon engaged in buying and shipping grain and produce. In 1886 the firm of C. Andrews & Co, was formed with headquarters at Nephi, he became president and has since held the position. They do an extensive business in buying and shipping wool, hides and grain and he attends to the Ephraim branch. He owns over 100 acres of land and a comfortable residence in the city. Is also interested in the Climax Roller Mill. Was a member of the City Council for eight years in early times. In 1891 was elected to the Territorial Legislature and is now chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Was married in Manti June 20, 1858, to Elizabeth, daughter of William and Elizabeth Motley, born in Herefordshire, England, June 10, 1837. They have had nine children: Peter, John, Lillie, Albert M., Sarah L. and Minnie M., living; William T., Margaret and Roy, deceased.
GREAVES, PETER, JR., merchant, son of Peter and Elizabeth Motley, was born in Ephraim, September 14, 1859. When a boy he worked on the farm summers and attended school in winters. At the age of 19 he attended the Deseret University where he studied one and one-half years and returned. Was engaged as teacher in Sanpete county until 1895, being principal of the Ephraim schools for several years. Served as County Superintendent of Schools for seven years and City Recorder eight years. Was a member of the City Council two years. On October 1, 1896, he opened his present place of business, where he carries a full line of dry goods, groceries, notions, hats and caps, boots and shoes, tinware and general merchandise. He is an energetic and successful business man. His wife was Catherine, daughter of Jens C. and Jensina Mortensen, born in Denmark October 28, 1860. They were married in Salt Lake City October 6, 1882, and have had six children: Renel M., Hazel H, Gescal, Grover P. and Amy I., living, Elvatina, deceased.
GREEN, HENRY, farmer, son of Charles and Mary, was born in Gloucestershire, England, March 11, 1832. He joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in 1853, crossing the plains in James Young's company, and locating in Salt Lake City. In 1850 he came to Ephraim and engaged in farming. He now owns about 100 acres, and has a fine residence in the city. He has been a member of the City Council for several years. His wife was Betsey, daughter of William and Rose Mee, born in Coalville, Leiscestershire, England, March 4, 1842. They were married in Ephraim March 18, 1860, and have seven children: Sarah E., wife of John Beal; John S., William T., Fannie C, Joseph P., Mary A. and James.
HANSEN, ANDREW, farmer and stock-raiser, son of Andrew N. and Christina, was born in Richfield, Utah, February 16, 1866. In 1867 the family came to Ephraim, where Andrew was raised on a farm. He has 100 acres of land and he and his brother, Adolph, are starting a prune orchard. He is also interested in the stock business. Was married in Logan temple April 21, 1887, to Zina, daughter of George and Mary A. Taylor, born in Ephraim January 29, 1867. They have four children: George A., Mona, Delilah and Paul G.
HANSEN, ANDREW N., usually known as Tailor Hansen, was born in Norway March 6, 1836. He learned the trade of a tailor, joined the Mormon church in 1860, and in 1863 came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Nebeker's train and located in Salt Lake City. Came to Ephraim in 1861, and in 1865 removed to Richfield, remaining two years, when he was compelled to leave on account of Indians, losing all he had. Returned to Ephraim and opened a tailor shop, having his brother Hans with him for several years. He now owns a farm of 200 acres and is one of the largest and most successful farmers of Ephraim. He served through the Black Hawk war and did his share. Was married in Richfield in April, 1865, to Jensina, daughter of Christian and Annie E. Peterson, born in Denmark May 12, 1814. They have had nine children: Andrew, Parley, Adolph, Joseph, Thorwald, Christian and Ann E., living Lina and Ida, deceased.
HANSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer, son of Hans and Dorthea, was born in Denmark August 29, 1846. He joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in 1866, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Lowry, and located in Ephraim. The company was nearly nine weeks on the road, many dying of cholera and thirty-two oxen dying just before reaching Salt Lake City. He took part in the Black Hawk war and was engaged six weeks in killing grasshoppers during what is known as the grasshopper war. In 1893 he went on a two years' mission to Denmark. Owns a forty-acre farm and residence in the city. Was married in Denmark February 18, 1866, to Elsie M., daughter of Johan and Inger M. Johansen, born in Denmark March 10, 1841. They have had nine children: Hans C, Canute P., George, Ephraim, John, Erinda and Sarah, living; Eliza and Wilford, deceased.
HANSEN, JAMES H., farmer, son of Hans and Annie, was born in Denmark May 4, 1848. The family emigrated to Utah in 1853, crossing the plains in Capt. Olsen's company and located in Ephraim in November, 1854. His father was prominent in the Mormon church, and died in Ephraim July 30, 1895. Mother died August 31, 1895. James has followed farming and running threshing machines and harvesters. He owns about 100 acres of land. Was a member of the City Council for eight years and is an active Democratic politician. He performed a mission to Denmark in 1880 and 1882 and is president of the quorum of elders. His wife was Olivia, daughter of Ole C. and Margaret Jorgensen Olsen, born in Copenhagen April 5, 1854. Her father was bishop of Mayfield many years, and the father of James H. was a rapid translator, doing much work in translating from English to the Danish language. They have ten children: Jennie O., Annie A., James, Hans T., Wilford C, John W., Grover A., Carrie E., Eva L. and Alonzo L.
HANSEN, HON. JAMES P., JR., farmer and stock-raiser, son of James P. and Bendecta, was born in Spanish Fork, Utah, October 16, 1859. His parents removed to Ephraim when he was three weeks old and located where they now reside. He attended the schools of Ephraim, the B. Y. Academy at Provo and the Deseret University at Salt Lake City. Taught school in Ephraim for several years, then gave his attention to farming. He now has a nice farm of seventy acres and 200 acres of pasture land. Was City Treasurer two years. City Justice four years. City Councilor two years and present school trustee. Was elected Mayor in 1897 on the Democratic ticket. In church matters he has taken an active part, being a home missionary for a number of years and alternate in the high council. Was for several years superintendent of the Sunday-school and president of the Y. M. M. I. A., afterward being secretary, treasurer and holding other positions. He was married in the Logan temple April 21, 1887, to Hattie Taylor. They have two children, Eva and Pearl. Was married again in the Manti temple September 29, 1897, to Caroline, daughter of David and Mary Thompson, born in Ephraim December 14, 1864.
HANSEN, LARS C, farmer, son of Hans and Dorthea,. was born in Denmark December 16, 1839. He joined the Mormon church against his parents' wishes, left home on that account, and was a traveling elder four years. Came to Utah in 1865, crossing the plains in Capt. Atwood's company, and located in Ephraim. Was at once engaged in the Black Hawk war, guarding and herding stock. He constructed two lime kilns and burnt lime for many years, then purchased a farm; now having sixty acres, and carrying on farming and hog-raising, having as many as 100 hogs. Was married in Fairview January 19, 1866, to Karen J. Hansen. They have had ten children: Caroline, Louis, Heber, Merne, Richard, Nephi, Henry, Anthon and Eva, living; Olivia, deceased.
HANSEN, THORWALD W., merchant, proprietor of the Golden Rule, dealer in ladies' and gents' furnishings and notions, son of John J. and Fredrikke, was born in Copenhagen August 30, 1868. In 1878 the family came to Utah and located in Ephraim, where he was raised. At the age of 20 he engaged as clerk in the Co-op. store and became manager. In October, 1896, he opened a store of his own, and in 1898 erected a fine business block at a cost of about $2500, in which he carries a well-selected stock. Was married in Ephraim December 23, 1891, to Sarah A., daughter of Henry and Stina Beal, born in Ephraim March 27, 1872. They have two children: Ivan A., born January 18, 1896, and Glen L., born June 29, 1898.
ISAACSON, PETER, farmer, son of Isaac and Anna M., war born in Denmark May 30, 1828. He learned the trade of a carpenter, joined the Mormon church in 1854, and came to Utah via New Orleans, stopping a while in western Missouri. Drove a team across the plains, and spent one winter in Salt Lake City. In 1858 he came to Ephraim and worked at his trade until he secured a small farm. In 1876 he was called to Arizona to help settle the country and civilize the Indians. He remained there till 1893, engaged in farming and stock raising, and returned to Ephraim, where he now owns forty acres of land. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, being Captain of fifty, and was in the Ephraim canyon when two men were killed. Was married in Missouri to Anna M. Paulsen, who died in a few months. Married again in Salt Lake City April 21, 1857, to Martha C. Clemenson, born in Denmark. She had four children: Isaac, Anna M., and Martin, living; Peter I., deceased.
