THOMPSON, ANDREW, SR., farmer, son of Thomas and Dorthea, was born in Falgverslov, Denmark, December 4, 1831. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church in '53, and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Captain Fosgren, and located in Spring City. The company was short of provisions and Andrew with others went to Utah county and worked for food. Advised to go to Manti by the authority of the church on account of Indian troubles. Andrew lived with John Beal and in the spring of '54 came to Ephraim among the first settlers. They built a fort and lived inside it. He received twenty acres of land and engaged in farming. Was active in the Black Hawk war, standing guard and doing his share. He is first counselor to the bishop. Was married in Ephraim November 21, 1857, to Christena, daughter of Andrew and Anna Jensen, born in Denmark August 6, 1837. She came here in '57, pulling a handcart 1,300 miles. Her parents came the same year and died here. Her children are: Andrew, Jr., Diantha C, Thomas P., Hannah M., Elizabeth A., Daniel H. and Joseph M., living; Anna M., James and Sena, deceased.

THOMPSON, NEILS, farmer, wool-grower and merchant, son of Peter and Dorthea, was born in the island of Falster, Denmark, January 23, 1846. The family came to Ephraim in October, 1854, where Neils grew up. He engaged in freighting produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada from 1869 to 1879. He took part in the Black Hawk war, being in the engagements in Salina Canyon and Grass Valley. In 1879-80 he went on a mission to Denmark. On his return he took a homestead at Chester, where he resided three years, then returned to Ephraim and engaged in the wool-growing business. Now owns about 4,000 sheep; has a one-half interest in the Gunnison roller mills and is a director in the Central Utah Wool Company at Manti, In January, 1898, he purchased the general store of Peter Greaves, Jr., and his sons conduct the business in an obliging and successful way. His first wife was Caroline Schwalbe, who had two children. Wife and children died. Was married again in Ephraim to Mary C Hjermin, a native of Norway. She has had eight children; Jennie, Nels A., Blanche, Joseph H., Jacob P., Agnes C. and Leander T., living; Ralph E., deceased.

THOMPSON, HON. PETER, farmer and sheep raiser, son of Peter P. and Mary, was born in Ephraim July 17, 1800. His parents came from Denmark in '54 and located in Ephraim. Father was a prominent man, an earnest churchman and hard worker for good roads and public improvements. He paid the emigration fares of many poor people and was well liked by everybody. Father died in 1875, mother died in 1890. Peter was raised on a farm and turned his attention to sheep raising, now having a large herd. He was the oldest child and did much to support and care for his parents. In '90 he was elected a member of the City Council. Was Justice of the Peace one year; Mayor of the city two years, and a member of the State Legislature, elected on the Republican ticket. Was married in 1866 to Lena Anderson, who died one year later, leaving one child, which died at the age of six years. Married again October 4, 1892, to Maria, daughter of Neils and Mary Peterson, born in Ephraim. They have had three children: Effie and Senia M., living; Marie, deceased.

THORPE, CHRISTIAN L., farmer, son of Lars and Bodild Peterson, was born in Denmark January 5,1834. He was raised on a farm, joined the Mormon church and came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Saunders, reaching Ephraim September 12, 1863. Worked at different occupations until after the Indian war, when he bought a small farm, now has fifty acres. Was a Lieutenant of minutemen during the Black Hawk war and took an active part. He was at the mill in Ephraim canyon when several were killed by Indians. Served as a member of the City Council four years and has held several minor offices. Is a member of the High Council and was bishop of the North Ward over two years. Was married in Denmark June 8, 1855, to Anna M., daughter of Mads and Mette Knudsen, born in Denmark December 13, 1832. They have five living children: Thomas, Christian L., Mary A., Andrew L. and Joseph. Second wife was Kirsty Sorensen. She has five children : Hannah, Charles, Laura, Callie and David.

THORPE, HIRAM, farmer, son of William and Charlotte Cruse, was born in Ephraim May 2, 1862. His parents were English and came to Utah about 1854, locating in Ephraim in 1857. Father was a music teacher and leader of the Tabernacle choir several years. He was killed east of Ephraim in '65 during the Black Hawk war. Mother is still living in Nephi. Hiram was raised here and was engaged eight years in getting out lumber, then working a shingle mill. Has eighty acres of land and is now engaged in farming and stock-raising. Was married in Logan Temple March 10, 1886, to Mary D., daughter of A.,C. and Mary E. Anderson Nielson, born in Ephraim. They have had six children: William E., Mary C, Ada P. and Nina V., living; Amos H, and Andrew E., deceased.

UCKERMANN, C. A., of the firm of C. A. Uckermann & Co., planing mill, son of Johan and Annetta, was born in Bergen, Norway, January 31, 1842. He learned the trade of railroad engineer and car builder. Joined the Mormon church in '56 and came to Utah in '63, crossing the plains in Capt. Saunder's ox-train, and located in Ephraim. He began making spinning wheels and in '66 built a shop, where he manufactured shingles and furniture. In '70 he put in the first planing mill in Sanpete county at the present site, changing it in '94 to a steam mill. It is now fitted with machinery for making all kinds of building material and chopping feed. He also has a sawmill attached. Was an active man during the Black Hawk war. His first wife, married in Ephraim, was Johanna Larsen. She had three sons: Charles, Albert and Andrew. Second wife was Katrina Ericksen of Ephraim. She had six children: Agnes, Hannah, Maggie, Ernest, Bertha and Irena. Third wife was Christina Larsen. No children.

WHITLOCK, CHARLES, saddle and harness-maker, son of Andrew and Hannah, was born in Eay county, Missouri, January 4, 1833. His parents were among the early members of the Mormon church, passing through all the persecutions in Missouri and Illinois. He came to Utah in '51, driving seven yoke of oxen for Livingston and Kincaid. Stopped in Manti for a time, locating in Spring City and then returning to Manti on account of Indians, finally locating in Ephraim in '54, The family then consisted of his father, three sons and five daughters. They assisted in building the fort and took part in the Indian wars, his brother Andrew was wounded by an arrow, but recovered. Father died in Ephraim in '65. Charles learned the harness trade in Missouri and has followed it about thirty years. He owns a thirty-five-acre farm near Mayfield. Was constable seven years and City Marshal one year. His wife was Caroline M., daughter of Eleazer and Caroline King, born in New York, They were married in Spring City February 1, 1853, and have six children: Charles, George, Caroline, Warren, John and Hannah,

WILLARDSON, CHRISTIAN, JR,, farmer, son of Christian and Mary, was born in Ephraim November 6, 1870, He was raised on a farm and when he grew up engaged in farming. Owns a fine farm of seventy-five acres at Mayfield, thirty-five acres near Ephraim and a good brick residence in this city. He was one of the organizers of the Ephraim Equitable Creamery Company, being president about two years. Has always been an active worker in church matters, being one of the missionary aides to the superintendent of Sunday schools of the stake, was married in Manti Temple March 28, 1894, to Lillie, daughter of George and Kisty Larsen, born in Ephraim December 22, 1871. They have two children: Mary A., born January 21, 1895, and Kisty O., September 10, 1890. Mr. Willardson went on a mission for two years, leaving home May 3, 1898.

WILLARDSON, CHRISTIAN, deceased, one of the first settlers of Ephraim, was born, in Denmark April 6, 1810. He was left an orphan when very small and on his own resources. Started with nothing but soon obtained a farm and became quite comfortable. He joined the Mormon church about '51 and in '52 started with his wife for Utah, crossed the plains by ox-train in Capt. Fosgren's company, reaching Spring City in the fall of '53. Was soon driven to Manti by Indians, and in the spring of '54 came to Ephraim and helped build the fort. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war and passed through all the trials of grasshoppers and Indians incident to early days. He had an interest in the first burr mill, and finally organized a company and built the Climax roller Mill, of which he was president and the principal stockholder till his death. Was engaged in merchandising, his store being later incorporated as the Co-op. He constructed a tannery and carried on farming and freighting produce to market. Was a leading man in the community. Bought a built mill in Mayfield and changed it to the present roller process, now owned by the family. Performed a mission to Denmark and brought several emigrants to Utah. Was first married in Denmark in April, 1851, to Karen Peterson. She has five children living: Willard, Christina, Erastus C, Joseph and Maria. Second wife was Mary Larson. She has four children: Christian, Caroline, Andrew and James. She had two children by a former marriage: Mary A. Allred and Mena Oviatt. Third wife was Ann K. Sorenson, born in Denmark  November 10, 1849. She came to Ephraim in September, 1871, was married November 13, 1871, and has four children: Annie, wife ofJames R. Ware; Lorinda, wife of Lester Braithwaite; Peter and John.

WILLARDSON, ERASTUS, son of Christian and Caroline Sorenson, was born in Ephraim February 6, 1858. His parents came from Denmark in '52, crossing the plains in Capt. Fosgren's company, and located in Ephraim in '54. He was raised on a farm and freighted produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada for several years. Learned to be a miller in his father's mill-the Star-and in '88 went on a two years' mission to Denmark. On his return he took charge of the Climax Roller Mill; now owns an interest and is superintendent. Is president of the Junction Co-op and has an interest in the Mayfield Roller Mill at Mayfleld. He owns a farm and operates it. Is a bishop's counselor. Was married in Salt Lake City December 9, 1880, to Caroline B., daughter of Tora and Margaret A. Hansen Thurston, born in Ephraim July 6, 1862. They have had eight children: Ann C, Lennie L., Erastus L., Sarah G. and an infant, living; Margret L., Victoria and Leland, deceased