ERICKSEN, ALIF, of the Ericksen Meat and Grocery Co., son of Henry and Ingeborg, was born in Spanish Fork, Utah, July 14, 1858. In '60 the family removed to Mt. Pleasant, where he was raised a farmer.  When Alif began to work for himself he purchased a farm and now owns a nice eighty-acre tract. He was a member of the City Council three years and served as County Tax Collector. In '92 he and brother Henry with C. W. Peterson opened the present business. The firm now consists of himself and brother and Ferdinand Ericksen. They have a fine stock of fresh and canned meats, groceries and provisions. He is a stockholder in the Electric Light company and Mt. Pleasant Roller Mills, of which he is a director. In '89 he went to Norway on a two years' mission. Was married in Salt Lake City, January 5, 1882, to Augusta E. daughter of Paul and Elna Dehlin, born in Salt. Lake City, August 6, 1862.  They have five children: Ellen A., Ina M, Daisy G., Alif D. and Oscar A.

ERICKSEN, EDWARD A., farmer, son of Henry and Ingborg, was born in Mt. Pleasant in the house where he now resides, January 2, 1862. He was reared to farming and herding sheep and was foreman in managing a sheep herd for his brother for several years. Was married in Mt. Pleasant, June 5, 1889, to Vilate. daughter of Moroni and Emily Alice Seely, born in Mt. Pleasant, June 2, 1873. They have three children: Arthur E., born August 30, 1890; Levar, June 11, 1893, and Wilford M., August 23, 1896.

ERICKSEN, HON. FERDINAND, Mayor, son of Lars and Stena, was born in Mt. Pleasant, September 30, 1863. He attended the district schools and took a two years' course in the B. Y. Academy at Provo. Taught school four years in Mt. Pleasant and entered the Ann Arbor law college, studying one year.  Was admitted to the bar of Michigan, June 5, 1890, and opened an office in this city. Was elected County Prosecuting Attorney in August, 1890, and County Collector in '92. Was candidate for State Senator in '94, but the ticket was defeated. In '97 he was elected Mayor, which position he now holds. Served as cashier of the Mt. Pleasant bank from January, 1893, to July, 1895, and is at present, a member of the board of directors. Is interested in the Ericksen Meat and Grocery Co. In '94 was elected Major of the National Guard of Utah, and in '96 appointed Judge Advocate, with the rank of Major, on Brigadier-General Willard Young's staff. Was appointed a school trustee in '90, to fill a vacancy, and in '97 was elected to that position. He is an enterprising, self-made man and a representative citizen.

ERICKSEN, HENRY, of Ericksen Meat and Grocery Co., son of Henry and Ingabor, was born in Lehi, July 28, 1856. Parents came to Mt. Pleasant in '59, father dying here September 15, 1864, mother still living.  He was brought up a farmer and engaged in farming and stock raising. Was clerk in the Sanpete County Co-op store for two years. In 1889 he opened a meat market, which he conducted for two years. In '97 the present firm was incorporated by Alif, Ferdinand and himself.  They own a two-story brick and carry a nice stock of groceries, canned goods, fresh and salted meats and do a good business. Henry owns a farm of fifty-five acres in Chester and his residence in the city. Is a member of the A. O. U. W. and master workman of the lodge.  His wife was Wilhelmina, daughter of William and Margaret F. Morrison, born in Ephraim, March 13, 1858.  They were married in Salt Lake City, October 24, 1878, and have had eight children, four living and four dead.

ERICKSEN, H. P, farmer and carpenter, was born in Denmark, November 11, 1844. He learned the trade of a carpenter from his father. The family joined the Mormon church and emigrated to Utah in '63, crossing the plains in an ox train under Capt. Sanders, and settled at Fountain Green, where the father died January 11, 1864. In the spring of '65 he came to Mt. Pleasant and in '66 removed to Grand Island, Neb., where he resided fifteen years. In '81 he returned to this city; purchasing a farm of 120 acres at Chester, and in '95 erected his present; nice residence in Mt. Pleasant.  His wife was Anna M., daughter of Ole and Anna Madsen, born in Denmark, April 2, 1846. They were married in Mt. Pleasant, April 4, 1865, and have two children living: Christian and Leonard. Christian married Anna Jensen. Mrs. Ericksen's mother is living, at the age of 89 years. Her father was one of fourteen buried in one grave while crossing the plains in Capt. Ohmansen's train of hand carts.

ERICKSON, JOHN N., postmaster, son of Peter J. and Christina, was born in Mt. Pleasant September 20, 1870. His parents came from Sweden and located in this city, where father died in '72, mother still living;.  John attended the Mt. Pleasant schools and was a student. of the B. Y. Academy at Provo two years. He taught school in lndianola and Mt. Pleasant and was principal for one year at Redmond. In February, 1897, he entered the post office and has given general satisfaction. He is a stockholder in the Queen City Roller Mills, owns his residence in the city and has an interest in a business block on Main street. Is an active member of the Mormon church.

FARNWORTH, GEORGE. son of Joseph and Margaret McBride, was born in Landreton. La Nord, France, January 24, 1818. His father was a farrier in the English army and he resided in France, Ireland and England, learning the shoeing trade. He came to this country with a wife and child in '47, locating at. St.  Louis, where mother and child died, he coming to Salt Lake City by ox train, arriving July 18, 1853. He removed to Pleasant Grove in '55 and came to Mt. Pleasant in '59, where he worked at his trade. He was called to work as tithing clerk, holding the position several years, then collector for the Deseret News, finally had charge of the stake tithing department till September, 1895.  Spent considerable time in raising funds for the Manti Temple and has given his time to general church work.  He has a good home, where he has resided since coming to this city. His first wife was Elizabeth Bustard, who had one child, both dying in St. Louis. Second wife was Elizabeth Hitchings, who had no children. Third wife was Susannah, daughter of Joseph and Ann Coates, born in Chesterfield, England, December 12, 1836. She had twelve children: Joseph, Hyrum, James, Moroni, Rosella A., Eliza T., Herbert, and William P., living; Susannah E., George and two unnamed infants, dead. Fourth wife was Mary J. Allen. She has had eight children: John W., Charles H., Nephi, Brigham, Violet and Alfred, living; George H. and unnamed infant, deceased.

FECHSER, JOHN F., miller, son of John G. and Maria Kiserker, was born in Wurtemberg, Germany, July 19, 1825, and learned the trade of a miller. He married in Hamburg Rosina F. Keyser. The family joined the Mormon church and in 1853 emigrated to this country, including the father and mother. In 1854 they crossed the plains in an ox train under Capt. Brown; on the way the wife and two children died. The family resided for a time in Little Cottonwood and Spanish Fork.  John came to Mt. Pleasant among the first in March, 1859, and helped build the fort. He soon bought a small grist mill, which he ran for twelve years. In company with William Randall and brother he built a burr mill, which he operated ten years. He then assisted in building the Upper mill, which he managed till 1880, when, in company with John H. Seely and L. J. Jordan, he built the first roller mill in the city, now owned by the Mt. Pleasant Roller Mill Company. Mr. Fechser is a first-class miller and has done much for the milling business in Mt. Pleasant, he has been president, treasurer and director and is now manager, assisted by his two sons, of the lower mill, which has a capacity of fifty barrels. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war and has been a worker in the church; was a member of the fiftieth quorum of Seventies and is now a high priest.  He married in Salt Lake City January 14, 1855, Trina A. Borrosen. he again married January 2, 1866, to Ida C. Johnson. Their children are: Sarah, Ida, Josephine, Frederick, James, Maria. E., Elizabeth M., Hyrum and Ellen.

FRANDSEN, RASMUS, farmer, was born in Denmark February 5, 1835.  He came to Utah in '57, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Canute Peterson, stopping a short time at Ephraim and locating in Mt. Pleasant in '59. Assisted in building the fort and took part in the Black Hawk war. He took up a farm and has been engaged in farming all the time. His first wife, whom he married in Salt Lake City, was Jacobina, daughter of Lars and Bael Madsen. She died in Mt.  Pleasant, in '83, leaving three children: Emma, Johanna and Julia. Second wife was Margaret Madsen, sister of the first. She has five children: Peter, Erastus, William, Anna and Louie. Third wife was Christina Larsen. She has six children: Celia, Louis, Frans, Otto, Leonard and Edna.

GUNDERSEN, JENS, farmer, son of Gunder E. and Annie Jensen, born in Norway, September 21, 1832.  He was a sailor and ship carpenter on merchant vessels, and for one year was on a man-of-war. In 1852 he joined the Mormon church, and in 1851 came to Utah by way of New Orleans, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Cowley. He was accompanied by his wife, her brother and parents. They settled in Spanish Fork, and in January, 1860, he came to Mt Pleasant, assisted in building the second fort and lived in it. He bought 20 acres of land, and now owns 183 acres. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being a sergeant, and worked as a farmer and carpenter. Is a prominent member of the Mormon church and head teacher of his ward. In 1864 he made a trip to the Missouri river for emigrants. His first wife, married in Norway, was Anna C. Johnson, who had two children, Gunnell, Gunder L., deceased. Second wife was Maria Peterson. She had nine children, James P., Gunder, Maen C., Annie H., Maria C., Ereka, Carlina, John H., Tina C. and Charles C., deceased. Wife died in 1888. Third wife was Annetta C. Larsen. Fourth wife was Kersten M. Neilsen, who died October 20, 1897.

HAFEN, JACOB, shoemaker and farmer, son of Jacob and Elizabeth Spangler, was born in Switzerland, February 16, 1836. He learned his trade in Switzerland, joined the Mormon church and emigrated to Utah in 1801, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt.  Jones, and located in Payson, where he remained three years. Then removed to Richfield, and in 1866 came to Mt. Pleasant, where he followed his trade three years, became interested in a shoe store, and now has a shop near his residence. Is a ward teacher. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, and performed a mission of two years to Switzerland during 1883-85. He is a stockholder in the coal mine in Pleasant valley, which supplies a large amount of fuel consumed in this city.  His first wife, married in Payson, September 21, 1861, was Catherine, daughter of Daniel and Rosina Neff, born in Switzerland, December 27, 1835. They have five children, Helmina, Katsina, Rosetta, Lydia and Wilford.  Second wife was Lisetta Ott. They have six children, William, Lisetta, Emile, Pauline, Jacob and Annie.

HANSEN, NEILS P., farmer, was born in Denmark September 10, 1842. He joined the Mormon church  when about 17 and was a traveling elder for three years. In 1864 he came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Preston's church ox-train, and located in Mt. Pleasant. Was employed in various occupations for several years and finally bought a farm. Now owns thirty-five acres. Was married in Nebraska June 18, 1864, to Maria, daughter of Hans and Dorthea Hansen, born in Denmark January 16, 1839. They have four children: Peter, John, Edwin and David.

HANSEN, OLE, president and manager Mt. Pleasant creamery, son of Peter and Anna, was born in Denmark, May 11, 1848. The family came to Utah in 1855, stopping two years in Brigham City, thence to Payson, and in the spring of 1859 came to Mt. Pleasant.  Father assisted in building the fort and died here in 1864. Mother returned to the States and died in 1896.  Ole was raised on the farm and afterward engaged in freighting produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada. He then worked in the mines for several years.  In October, 1892, he and Barton Bros, opened the creamery and operated it. until 1894, when the company was incorporated, he being the manager. He also owns 60 acres and conducts a good farm. Was married in Salt Lake City, October 6, 1872, to Annie B., daughter of James and Lena Larsen, born in Denmark, June 18, 1854.  They have three children, Flossie, Alvira and Ernest.

HASLER, JOHN, agent for the Crown Piano Company  and the Bush & Gerts Company for southern Utah,  son of John and Susannah Leeman, was born in Switzerland April 17, 1839. He was a merchant, selling wines, liquors and cigars by wholesale, in his native country, and also a musical instructor and prominent musician. In '69 he came to Mt. Pleasant and was made leader of the band and instructor in music for pupils. In '73 he became leader of the church choir. He returned to his native country on a mission in 1880, remaining two years, during which he composed the music for a German hymnbook, now in use. Was vice-president of the Equitable Co-op store of Mt. Pleasant. Is secretary of the high priests quorum and an active churchman and musician. He has been selling musical instruments for many years.  Was married in Switzerland May 14, 1869, to Louesa, daughter of Henry and Annie Thalman, born in Switzerland August 26, 1843. They had nine children: Henry, Lydia, Walter, Emil and Mina O.,  living. Second wife was Anna B. Kuneler, married in 1885. They have one child: Bertha.

IVIE, I. T., farmer, son of James R. and Eliza, was born in Monroe county, Missouri, May 26, 1844. His parents joined the Mormon church among the early members. In '48 they came to Utah and located in Provo, removing to Ephraim in '58, and in '59 came to Mt. Pleasant in the first company, his father was one of the leading men and was appointed president of Mt.  Pleasant: by President: Young. he had the town surveyed and platted and superintended the building of the fort. He removed to Scipio, where he was killed by the Indians in .June, 1866. Mother died in Scipio in '96.   1.  T. was reared a farmer and now owns eighty acres. He took part in the Black Hawk war, being an active man.  Was married in Mt. Pleasant; March 29, 1861, to Elizabeth, daughter of Evan and Elizabeth Evans, born in Nauvoo, III., May 9, 1844. Her mother and six children came here in '59 with the first settlers. They have nine children: Edith, wife of Henry Allred; Lulu, wife of Fred Drury; Isabella, wife of Turner Sims; Thomas J., Evan, Bessie, Robert E., Maurice and Marjory.

JACOBSEN, MADS A., deceased, son of Andrew and Anna M., was born in Walsted, Aalborg, Denmark, September 20, 1805. He was raised a farm, and on January 8, 1847, was married to Else M., daughter of Lauritz and Dorthea Christensen, born in Walsted, August 30, 1824. They had nine children, all born in Denmark, Larsine, Andrew, Hans P., Martina and Caroline now living. In '68 the family emigrated in the "Emerald Isle," probably the last sailing vessel carrying Mormon emigrants. They came with Bishop Hans Jensen of Manti, fitting up with church train at Fort Laramie.  Were four weeks in crossing the plains, losing two children, Dorthea. and Johan C., on the trip. Mads located at Mt. Pleasant in '68, and made willow baskets and worked at his trade-a carpenter. He died here November 17, 1876. His wife is still living with her son, Hans P., a stonemason.

JENSEN, ANDREW P., leading farmer, son of Peter and Hannah, was born in Sweden September 29, 1837. His father died in Sweden and he came to Utah in '59, locating in Mt. Pleasant. He pulled a hand-cart across the plains from Florence, Neb., in Capt. Rollins' company. They ran short of provisions and suffered many hardships. Andrew located a twenty-acre farm and now has sixty acres and a fine residence north of the city, being a representative farmer. Is vice-president of the North Irrigation Company. Served in the Black Hawk war, doing his share in guarding against Indians.  Was married in Salt Lake City to Annie Monson, a native of Sweden. They have ten children: Andrew, Hilda, Annie, Selma, Lorinda, Arthur, Mina, Leoni, Elmer and Afton.

JENSEN, CHRISTIAN, farmer son of Jens and Karn, was born in Denmark June 7, 1825, and raised on a farm. He was a workman in the palace of Frederick VII. for eleven years, emigrating: to Utah in '56, crossing the plains in ox-train under Canute Peterson. He settled at Spanish Fork and came to Mt. Pleasant in '59, assisting in building the fort and driving away Indians.  Was active in the Black  Hawk war, being in the Salina Canyon battle, he homesteaded 140 acres, now owning about thirty of the original. Was one of the stock holders of the first Co-op store and tannery. Assisted in building the St. George Temple, and in '78 went to Denmark on a two years' mission. Has been a ward teacher ever since coming to Mt. Pleasant. In '95 was elected member of the City Council. His wife was Karn M. Peterson, married in Spanish Fork October 8, 1856. She died in this city November 17, 1896. They had six children: Hans P., Agnes, Christian, George and Maria, living; Joseph, deceased.

JENSEN, O. C., teacher in public school and City Recorder, son of Christian and Annie M., born in Mt. Pleasant December 20,1865. His parents joined the Mormon church in Denmark and emigrated to Mt. Pleasant in '63, where mother died in '77, father still living and known as Carpenter Jensen. He grew up in this city, working at the carpenter's trade for several years, then engaged in mining and later was driving cattle from Texas to Wyoming. Attended the schools of Mt. Pleasant, the L. D. S. Seminary and then completed a normal course in the B Y. Academy at Provo. In '93 he began teaching, taught two years in the Round Hills school near Mt. Pleasant, then accepted a position in the district schools of this city, where he has a part of the fourth and fifth grades, is agent for Edward Strauss & Co. and the American Woolen Mills, handling men's clothing. In the fall of '95 was elected City Recorder and re-elected in '97, being a Republican in politics and secretary and treasurer of the executive committee. Is superintendent of the theological department of the Sunday school. Also secretary of the Elders' quorum. His wife was Rozella, daughter of George and Susanna Farnworth, born in Mt. Pleasant November 15, 1868. They were married in Manti Temple October 23, 1889, and have four children George F., born December 20, 1890; Minnie E., August 12, 1892; Maggie V., July 21, 1895, and Rozella I., May 29, 1897.

JENSEN, DANIEL C., principal public schools, son of John C. and Annie E., was born in Ephraim June 10, 1869. he attended the public schools of Ephraim, the Sanpete Stake Academy two years and the Deseret University, where he completed a normal course, graduating in '92. Came to Mt. Pleasant after graduation and accepted the position of principal, which he has since held. Under his able management the schools have been much improved, seven teachers formerly being employed, now ten are required. He is a stockholder in the Johnstown Irrigation Company of Ephraim. Is a Mormon and during the past three years has been superintendent of the Sunday school and superintendent of religion classes.  His wife was Mary E., daughter of Bishop L. S. and Petrea Anderson, born in Ephraim April 30, 1870. They were married in Manti Temple August 2, 1890, and have three children: Cannon L., born July 8, 1891, Vernon, June 3, 1893, and D. Glenn, July 9, 1897.

JENSEN, FREDERICK C., furniture dealer, son of Soren and Maria, was born in Odense, Denmark, February 19, 1858. Father died when he was 3 year's old, and his mother emigrated to Utah with four children, paying the fares of many others, and arrived in Mt. Pleasant fall of '62. Fred was engaged in farming and freighting till at the age of 24, learned the cabinet-makers trade. In 1881 he began the business of manufacturing furniture, but soon gave his attention to the business of a dealer, conducting the business until '95, when the company was incorporated, with F. C. Jensen president and F. Clark secretary. They carry a good assortment of about $1,000, consisting of carpets, wall paper, paints, oils and general household furnishings. He was one of the organizers of the Mt. Pleasant bank, serving as a director, now vice-president; is secretary and treasurer of the Mt. Pleasant Wool and Live Stock Company, and an extensive wool-grower, owning over 5,000 sheep, and buying for A. J. Knollin & Co., Kansas City, Mo. he was president of Board of Education in '96 and treasurer in '97; member of the City Council two years, and prominent in Republican political circles. His wife was Edie, daughter of Niels and Elizabeth Nelson, born in Mt. Pleasant, married in this city March 31, 1868. They have two children: Winifred born December 9, '96, and Francis H., September 6, '91.

JENSEN, FRANCIS, woolgrower and proprietor of Nielson House, son of Jens and Trena Jensen, was born in Mt. Pleasant, January 1, 1865, and reared a farmer. When about 14 he started out to make his way through the world, and at 16 was engaged in railroad grading in Colorado. At 18 he had a leg broken and was laid up for one year. He herded sheep for Cahoon and Erickson for five years, when he secured 1,000 head on shares and kept them successfully. Now owns about 3,300 head, and is a stockholder in the Mt. Pleasant bank.  Is a member of the A. O. U. W., holding the office of overseer. In '95 he purchased the Nielson Hotel, which he conducts with satisfaction to the traveling public, having the leading house and headquarters for commercial travelers. His wife, whom he married in Minersville, June 28, 1892, was Jemima, daughter of William and Henrietta Dotson. They have three children: Pauline, James G.  and Henrietta.

JENSEN, JAMES F., liquor dealer, son of Mads and Mary, was born in Goshen, Utah, September 2, 1858.  In '61 the family came to Mr. Pleasant, where James was educated and raised a farmer. When he started for himself he began freighting produce to the mining towns of Utah and Nevada, and later worked in the mines of Park City and Bingham. In '84 he opened a place for selling mild drinks and cigars, running a billiard table, but finally enlarged into a retail liquor store. In '88 he built his present place, one of the nicest buildings in the city, where he carries a choice line of wines, liquors and cigars, and conducts a poolroom. He is also a woolgrower and an active, enterprising business man, always ready to invest in anything for the public good. He is treasurer of the Queen City Boiler Mill Company, director in the Mt. Pleasant bank, and vice-president of the Modern Mining and Milling Company, which has a mill in Cherry Creek, Nevada, for saving ore in dumps. Has 200 acres of land, and in company with John H. Seely and J. H. Proctor, has imported fifty-three head of fine short horn cattle.  Is an enthusiastic Republican, formerly a Liberal, and is past master of the A. O. U. W. Was married in Salt Lake City, April 9, '83, to Josephine F., daughter of Jens and Trena Jensen, born in Ephraim, February 7, '60. Her parents were among the early settlers of Mt. Pleasant, mother still living.

JENSEN, PETER, lumberman, son of Christian and Annie, was born in Denmark, June 6, 1842. The family joined the Mormon church and emigrated to the United States in '54, stopping for eight years in Missouri.  They crossed the plains in a wagon train, Peter driving a team for Hooper & Eldredge, and hauling merchandise.  The first location was made fen miles south of Salt Lake City, where he was engaged several years in getting out lumber. In '67 he came to Mr. Pleasant and has since been in the lumber business, he owns a steam sawmill twelve miles east of Mt. Pleasant and manufactures lath, shingles and pickets. Has a farm of twenty acres near the city. Was married in Salt Lake City, May 30, '68, to Jensina, daughter of Niels and Maria Jensen, born in Denmark, October 2, 1849. They have had twelve children: Peter, Marinus, Anna, Joseph, Isabel, Emma M., Frederick L. and Parley P., living; Francis, Christian, John W. and Rosina, deceased.

JENSEN, SOPHUS E., farmer and woolgrower. son of Soren and Martha M., was born in Odensa, Denmark, September 16, 1856. In '62 his mother, a widow, with four children, came to Utah and located in Mt. Pleasant At the age of 15 he went away to work, being employed seven years by Frank Armstrong in a sawmill at Salt Lake City. He then engaged in freighting produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada, where he spent, six years. Then homesteaded a. ranch, engaging in farming and sheep-raising, in which he has been successful. He owns a fine farm, and in '97 erected a nice brick house in the city. During the past two years he has been buyer for the Union Wool and Live Stock Commission Company, in which he is a director. Is past master of the A. O. U. W.  Was married in Mt. Pleasant, July 19, 1880, to Lura L., daughter of Duncan and Eliza R. Scovil McArthur, born in Mt. Pleasant, October 30, '61. They have four living children: Duncan R., Rex, Harald and an infant.

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