MARSHALL, GEORGE HOWELL, M. S., principal Wasatch Academy, was born near Dayton, Ohio, October 5, 1861. He was raised on a farm and attended school during the winter months. When he was 10 the family removed to Tuscola, Il1., where he passed through high school, and then went to Lebanon, Ohio, taking a teacher's and scientific course at the National Normal University. His first school was in Champaign county, I11., where he taught several years. Taught one year in South Dakota. Received State certificates in Illinois and Dakota, also State certificate for teaching institutes in Illinois. Was principal and engaged in high school work for several years in Illinois. In '92 he came to Mt. Pleasant, accepting his present position. He has had great success in his work and given perfect satisfaction, being well liked by patrons and pupils and teachers under his direction. In '97 was elected a member of the City Council. Was married in Tuscola, I11., August 28, 1890, to Mary Waddell, who was a teacher of eight years' experience. They have three children: William, George H., Jr., and John.

MATSON, PETER, merchant and acting bishop, son of Mons Matson and Maria Pearson, was born in Sweden March 3, 1851. He learned the shoemaker trade, joined the Mormon church at 13 and was a traveling elder at 18. In '73 he came to Utah and in '74 located in Mt. Pleasant, following his trade in manufacturing shoes. He performed a mission of over two years in Sweden, leaving for his work in 1885. Upon his return he engaged in business with Ole Hansen and conducted it successfully till '95, when the store and creamery were consolidated under a stock company. He is secretary, treasurer and manager of the store, which comprises a choice stock of dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes and general merchandise. Is secretary of the Mt.  Pleasant Electric Light Company, a Republican and influential citizen, he served as a member of the City Council in 1894-5 and acts as bishop while C. N. Lund is on a mission. His wife was Matilda Liljedahl, native of Sweden, born December 8, 1851. They have had twelve children: Augusta, John, Joseph, Otto and Ethel, living. Second wife was Mary Rosenlund, who had five children: William, Blenda,      Lydia,  and Esther, living; Perry, deceased.

MCLENAHAN, MRS. SARAH E., daughter of William and Annie Reynolds, was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, December 3, 1858. In '63 her parents came to Mt. Pleasant, her father took an active part in the Black Hawk war, was a member of the Mormon church and Justice of the Peace for many years.  She was married in Mt. Pleasant June IS, X8T7, to James K. McClcnahan. He served as Justice of the Peace one term and member of the City Council two years. Spent one year on a mission in Alabama. Was a stock raiser and member of the A. O. U. W. He died May 5, 1897.  Their children are: Annie, James W., Joseph K., Ellice and Clyde.

MEILING. JAMES C, farmer, son of Peter and Katrina, was born in Denmark April 17, 1834. He joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in '56, crossing; the plains in Capt. Cowley's company, locating in Ephraim in '57. In '59 he removed to Mt. Pleasant, assisted in building the fort and guarding against Indians during the Black Hawk war. He took up twenty acres of land and now has a good seventy-acre farm three miles north of the city. He burned the first brick in Mt.  Pleasant for a residence and for other buildings. Was water master several years and road supervisor one term.  In '87 he sold out and removed to his present location.  His first wife was Elizabeth Clemenson. They were married in Keokuk, Iowa, in 1856. She died in Mt Pleasant, leaving two children: Peter, a farmer and neighbor, and Christian, deceased. Second wife was Hannah, daughter of Andrew and Rasmina Peterson, born in Denmark. They were married in 1863 and have seven children: Annie F., Erastus, Hannah, Sadie, Olivia, Earl and Vida.

MEYRICK, JAMES D., woolgrower, son of John and Jemima Hutchinson, was born in Mt. Pleasant November 6, 1864. At the age of 14 he started out to make his own living. In '84 he began herding sheep and in '90 engaged in the business with C. P. Winchester, taking sheep on shares. They continued together for two years, when James entered the Parkville College in Missouri, remaining three years. On his return from college he organized a sheep company known as the American Renburg firm, consisting of himself and brother George, and Charles Renburg. They keep about 4,000 sheep and do a large buying and shipping business.  James is also a stockholder in the Union Hide and Pelt Company. He was married in Mt. Pleasant May 12, 1896, to Annie F. Jensen. They have two children: Pearl D.  and Clara V.

MONSEN, JAMES, wool grower, son of Peter and Dorthea, was born in Mt. Pleasant April 21, 1867. The family came to Utah in '58 and in the spring of '59 located in Mt. Pleasant, living in the fort His father was a prominent man in the church, being head teacher and bishop's counselor for many years. Was a member of the City Council for several years. In 1897 he went to Denmark on a mission. James was raised on a farm and engaged in the sheep business. He now owns about 3,500 head of good sheep. Was married in Logan January 25, 1888, to Mary A., daughter of Hans and Mary Poulson, born in Mt. Pleasant July 7, 1866. They have four children: Marian D., Pauline, James A. and Hans P.

MONSEN, JOSEPH, City Marshal, son of Peter and Dorthea, was born in Mt. Pleasant May 1, 1863.  He was brought up on a farm, and at the age of 21 purchased a farm, engaging in the cattle business, at which he has been very successful. In '95 he was elected City Marshal and re-elected in '97, being a popular and efficient officer. Was married in Mt. Pleasant November 4, 1886, to Annette, daughter of Niels and Karen Neilson, born in Mt. Pleasant October 14, 1864. They have three children: Florence, born September 14, 1887; Raymond, September l6, 1889, and Venette, December 21, 1894.

NEILSON, ANDREW, farmer, son of Neils and Karna,  was born in Mt. Pleasant October 14, 1864. The family came from Sweden in '63 and located in this city. Andrew was raised to farming and has always followed the business. His father died here April 3, 1885, mother still living, he was elected City Justice in '95 and re-elected in '97. Owns a small farm and is a stock-holder and secretary and treasurer of the North Creek Irrigation Company.

NE1LSON, HANS, farmer, son of Neils and Caroline,  was born in Sweden March 14, 1857. The family came to Mt. Pleasant when he was a. small boy. He was raised on a farm and worked on the home for a number of years. Was engaged for some time in freighting produce to the mining camps of Utah and Nevada. He now owns about 180 acres of land. Was married in Manti March 13, 1890, to Amelia, daughter of Hans J.  and Caroline Simpson, born in Mt. Pleasant May 7, 1864.  They have two children: Francis J., born January 20, 1891, and Priscilla C., January 1, 1894.

NEILSON, H. S., of the Sanpete County Co-op, largest merchandise firm in the county, was born June 16, 1853. He was a clerk in the Co-op store for several years, then took an interest which the family still retains.  Assisted in organizing the Mt. Pleasant bank, and was cashier until his health failed and he was compelled to retire from business. Was married January 20, 1872, to Josephine, daughter of Bent and Helena Hansen, born in Mt. Pleasant April 1, 1861. They have four children: Henry L., born November 28, 1882; Albertha, September 28, 1884; Christine, March 29, 1889, and Olive H., March 1, 1891.

NEILSEN, N. B., deceased, was born in Sweden July 7, 1837. He learned the trade of a carpenter. Joined the Mormon church and came to Utah in '63, crossing the plains in an ox-train, and located in Ephraim.  In 1864 he removed to Sevier county to assist in settling that section, but was compelled to leave on account of Indians, and removed to Mt. Pleasant, where he followed his trade for several years. He built the Neilsen House and conducted it as a hotel for many years. He died in Mt. Pleasant September 21, 1895. His wife, whom he married in Ephraim November 6, 1863, was Elizabeth, daughter of Hans and Kersta Olsen, born in Sweden April 6,1830. They had three children: Mary, Eda, wife of F. C. Jensen, and Hilma. wife of Louis P. Becker of Manti.

NEILSON, NEILS P., farmer and woolgrower, son of Peter and Mattie, was born in Denmark September 8, 1846. He worked at the cooper trade, on a farm and at dairying. In 1867 the family came to Utah, stopping two years in Ephraim, and located in Mt. Pleasant m 1869. The father died here in March, 1892, mother still living. Neils worked in mining camps for several years, opened a store in Spring City in 1875 and conducted it till 1881. Removed, to Pleasant View in 1884.  He is a successful farmer and owns over 300 acres of land and about 3,000 head of sheep. In company with H. C.  Beauman and S. J. Neilson he built the Wasatch store, which they kept for two years and sold. Is a stock-holder and director in the Mt. Pleasant bank, owns stock in the Queen City Roller Mill; is a stockholder and director in the Creamery and the Cedar Creek Reservoir Company. Was married in Mt. Pleasant March 26, 1875, to Mary D. C., daughter of Hans C. and Annie M. Davidson, born in Denmark February 22, 1853. Her parents came here in 1865; both died in this city. Father was the first printer in Mt. Pleasant. Their children are: Mattie L.  C., Voltaire N. P., Socrates H. A., Cortez N. A., Grace D. J. and Charlemagne G. E.

NE1LSON, N. S., president. Mt. Pleasant bank and large sheep man, son of Neils and Beuta Swenson, was born in Sweden, September 5, 1848. In '68 he came to Utah with a sister, Hannah, locating in Moroni, where he engaged in farming, mining and railroading. About '69 he removed to Mt. Pleasant, and in '72 became a stock-holder in the Sanpete County Co-op. store, the largest institution of its kind in the county. In '77 he engaged in the cattle business in a small way, and in '97 sold 1,000 head, he started in the sheep business in '83, now having about 10,000 head, having bought and sold about 20,000 in the fall of '97. When the Mt. Pleasant Commercial and Savings bank was organized, he became one of the largest stockholders and was elected president, which position he now holds, he also carries a small stock of agricultural implements. Conducted a meat market for several years.  Is a stockholder in the Electric Light Company, and treasurer; has stock in both the roller mills, being president of the Mt. Pleasant mill. Was a member of the City Council two terms, and elected Mayor in '95. Is a member of the 1. O. O. F. His wife was Beuta, daughter of Neils and Karn Neilson, born in Sweden, June 5, 1860. They were married in Mt. Pleasant, October 3, 1883, and have had three children: Irene and Beatrice, living; Adie, deceased.

NEILSON, ANDREW S., manager Sanpete County  Co-op., son of Neils and Beuta Swenson, was born in Sweden, June 22, 1851. In '72 he and his brother Hans came to Utah and engaged in mining, railroading and brick making in Juab county and near Salt Lake City.  They came to Mt Pleasant in '76 and bought their present place, engaging in business with a few hundred dollars.  In '88 they built their two-story brick, keeping the small one, and continued to do a most prosperous business. The stock contains about $20,000 assortment of dry goods, clothing, hats and caps, boots and shoes, crockery, glassware and general merchandise. Business is owned by three brothers, N. S., A. S. and H. S. Neilson, and August Wall, A. C. Wall, Jr., and C. G. Bjelke. Andrew is a director in the Mt. Pleasant bank, president of the Queen City Roller Mill Company, and an influential member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and the Republican party. His wife was Hannah M., daughter of John and Sophia M. Olsen, born in Denmark, July 31, 1859. They were married in Mt. Pleasant, October 12, 1878, and have five children: George B., Addie C., Rhoda H., Andrew L. and Roxie C.

OLSON, WILLIAM, farmer, son of John and Sophia Maria, was born on Bornholm Island, Denmark, June 3,1853. In '66 the family came to Utah, crossing the ocean in the ship "Kenilworth," and the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Rawlins, father of Senator Rawlins, and located in Mt. Pleasant. Father still lives, 88 years of age: mother died in '82. William was brought up a farmer and owns a farm of forty acres. In *87 he engaged in the sheep business, under the firm name of Olson & Rosenlof. They have about 2,500 head. He assisted in organizing the Mt. Pleasant bank and the Electric Light Company, owning stock in each. In '95 he was elected a member of the City Council on the Republican ticket, and was re-elected in '97. His wife was Sarah J., daughter of Harvey and Elizabeth Tidwell, born in Pleasant. Grove. Her parents were among the early settlers of Mt. Pleasant. Was married in Salt Lake City, April 10, '76. They have five children: William A., Berkley, Guy R., Theodore and Mary E.