SAMUEL B. RIGBY, M. D.

Dr. Samuel B. Rigby, successfully engaged in the practice of medicine and surgery in Fairview, where he was born February 1, 1888, is a son of James and Fanny (Jordan) Rigby, who still reside at Fairview, the father at the age of seventy-five years, while the mother is sixty-seven years of age. It was in 1853 that James Rigby came to Utah and was one of the earliest settlers of Fairview, being identified with Sanpete county through the period of its pioneer development. He is a veteran of the Indian wars and has followed farming and the raising of sheep and live stock. In the family of James and Fanny Rigby were ten children, the brothers and sisters of Dr. Rigby being: James, who is married and has six children: May, who is the wife of Wesley Bells and the mother of seven children; Leroy, who is married and has four children: Charles M.. who is married and has four children; Joseph, who is married and has one child; Edna, the wife of Erick Ericksen and the mother of six children: Frederick, who is married and has one child; Franklin E., who is married and is rearing adopted twins; and Louis L.. twenty-seven years of age, who completes the family.

Dr. Rigby after attending the normal schools at Fairview pursued a normal course in the Brigham Young University at Provo and then took up the profession of teaching, which he followed for a year. Later he returned to the Brigham Young University and there pursued a classical course, winning the Bachelor of Arts degree. He next entered the University of Utah at Salt Lake City, where he studied in 1914, and then went east to become a student in the University of Maryland at Baltimore. He was there graduated on the completion of a course in medicine and surgery on the 1st of June, 1917, and won high rank in his studies. He gained his professional diploma and degree and returned home well qualified for important professional duties, having had twelve years of college training after leaving the common schools. During vacation periods he engaged in canvassing and other work in order to secure the funds necessary for his tuition and other college expenses. While he had little money, he was determined that he would gain an education and thus displayed the elemental strength of his character a strength that has led him steadily forward until he is now occupying an enviable position in professional circles. He began practicing medicine in Mount Pleasant and in 1918 purchased the practice of Dr. J. R. Anderson of Fairview and returned to his native town. Here he is winning gratifying success and is well liked. His career stands in contradistinction to the old adage that a prophet is never without honor save in his own country and among his own kin. Dr. Rigby has already made for himself an excellent name as a capable physician and surgeon and constantly keeps in touch with the advanced thought and researches of the medical fraternity. 

At Fairview, on the 19th of June, 1912, Dr. Rigby was married to Miss Alice Anderson, a daughter of Archibald and Bertha (Christensen) Anderson, who were connected with the pioneer stock of Utah, arriving here when the work of settlement and development had scarcely been begun. Both the father and mother have passed away. The latter was killed on a railroad while crossing the tracks in a buggy on a foggy day.  Mrs. Rigby has two brothers and four sisters, of whom two sisters and a brother are married, while the other brother, Alvin Anderson, has recently returned from France, where he was on active duty as a member of the Ninety-first Division and saw heavy service. He was in the Argonne forest and in other sectors of the battle front where the firing was most heavy. He escaped uninjured, however, and returned to his home in April, 1919. To Dr. and Mrs. Rigby has been born a son, S. Glade, who was born May 21, 1918.

The religious faith of the doctor and his wife is that of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is a member of the Commercial Club, thus manifesting his deep interest in everything relating to the welfare and progress of his community. He makes his professional duties his chief interest and keeps abreast with the times in everything that pertains to advancement along the lines of medical and surgical practice.

JOHN H. SEELY.

Statistics show that more than ninety percent of men are not a business success, that is they are not qualified to control important business interests. Therefore only a comparative few attain leadership and it is an indication of remarkable powers of adaptability when one gains a foremost position in his chosen field. It is a sweeping statement to say that John H. Seely is the owner of the largest herds of registered Rambouillet sheep in the world and also one of the largest herds of registered shorthorns, but statistics bear out this statement and Utah may well be proud to have such a man in her midst. He has indeed had marked influence over stock raising interests in this state and no one in all Utah has done more to improve the grade of stock raised within her borders.

John H. Seely is a native of San Bernardino, California. He was born April 29, 1855, of the marriage of Justice Wellington and Clarissa Jane (Wilcox) Seely, who were among the early residents of Salt Lake City, having come to Utah in 1847. They went to San Bernardino, California, as pioneers in 1851 but were afterward called back to Utah in 1859 and were sent to Mount Pleasant among the pioneers who established this city and community. A monument erected in 1909 bears witness of their connection with the early development. The father was one of the first farmers of this part of the state and was closely associated with public and church affairs, filling various offices in connection with the city life and also various official positions in the church.  He was married at Nauvoo, Illinois, and went through all the early trials and hardships experienced by the Mormons before coming west. Following his arrival in Utah he was associated with many of the pioneer events of the state. He was also one of the gold seekers of California in 1849, making the trip across the plains with a pack mule. The family of Justice Wellington and Clarissa Jane Seely numbered eleven children: Orange, Mrs. Sarah Tidwell, Don Carlos, Hyrum, J. W., William H., John H., Mrs. Miranda Oman, Joseph, Stuart R. and Mrs. Eva Christensen. 

John H. Seely spent his youthful days under the parental roof and after acquiring a common school education became actively interested in the raising of live stock. He went through all of the experiences connected with the early period of Mount Pleasant's growth and progress. During the Black Hawk war he was one of the minutemen of Captain Fred Nielson's Company and after the Indian troubles were over he concentrated his attention more and more largely upon the raising of sheep and live stock until today his position is one of world leadership, for he has the largest herd of registered Rambouillet sheep in the world and sold a ram of that breed for the highest price ever paid at auction. These sheep are known as the French Merinos. He has not only engaged in sheep breeding but has also directed his efforts to the breeding and raising of shorthorn cattle and has one of the largest herds of registered shorthorns in the world and the largest herd in Utah. He possesses a remarkable gift and talent for this business. He has ever recognized the vital essentials in animals in connection with the improvement of the breed and he is notable in his correctness as a judge of live stock. He has established his success upon the motto: "Quality first and price second." He has sent agents to Europe, covering all the districts of France and Germany where Rambouillet sheep and shorthorn cattle are raised. He has never hesitated at any opportunity to improve his stock and his foremost object has been the improvement of the breed. He personally selects all the rams and ewes for mating and his success has exceeded that of any other stockman of Utah. He owns exclusive grazing grounds in several counties, together with a large farm, and on all these various places he has splendid outbuildings, modern in every way, making it his object to provide every improvement that will facilitate the care of his sheep, cattle and horses.

In addition to raising Rambouillet sheep and shorthorns he also specializes in handling French draft and Percheron horses, buying pure bred mares from the east, also stallions and pure bred jacks. He has one of the best pure bred jacks in the state and in his raising of horses and mules he also adheres to the standard of quality first, making use of every plan that will improve the grade of stock. He is a member of the Rambouillet Sheep Breeders Association of Marysville, Ohio, and has served as its vice president and as president. He is also vice president and one of the directors of the Utah Wool Growers Association and in addition to his stock raising interests is a heavy stockholder in the Mount Pleasant Mill Company.

On the 15th of January, 1880, in Mount Pleasant, Mr. Seely was married to Miss Margaret Peel, a daughter of Peter M. and Christiana (Folkman) Peel and a sister of Christian Peel, now deceased, who married a sister of her husband. Mrs. Seely is also a sister of Mrs. Annie Candland, the wife of Hon. W. D. Candland. The Peels, like the Seelys, are numbered among the pioneer residents of this state and have been active in all the work of the church and in the material growth and development of Utah.  The father was a farmer and blacksmith who took an active interest in promoting the up building of Mount Pleasant along many lines and was particularly earnest and loyal in the offices of the church. His many substantial qualities made him loved by all.  To Mr. and Mrs. Seely have been born the following children: Ethel, the eldest, is the wife of O. E. McGahen and has two children. Zella is the wife of Albert Merrill and has five children. Earl H. married Louie Miner and they have three children. J. Leo wedded Lucille Rolph and they have three children. Leonard J. enlisted with the aviation branch of the army and has recently been honorably discharged from the Eight hundred and twelfth Aero Depot Squadron. Abrelia is the wife of Robert H. Hinckley and has one child. Vern married U. N. Winters, who died of influenza December 30, 1918, and she has two children. Chesley served in the Utah Field Artillery and participated in the hotly contested battles around Metz. Oliver is the youngest of the family.

Mr. Seely is a republican in his political views and has served as mayor of Mount Pleasant, while in the early days he filled the office of city marshal. He was likewise a member of the state senate of Utah for two terms, a director of the state fair board for the past sixteen years and is still serving, and supervisor of the live stock at the State Fair for a number of years. He is a man of marked capability, of initiative and resourcefulness, and his broad vision in business, combined with his other qualities has enabled him to make his life work of sterling worth to the commonwealth at large.  At the same time he has so conducted his private business interests that success in notable measure has come to him. Ever holding to the highest standards, he has advanced step by step to a position of leadership not only among the large sheep and live stock raisers of Utah but of the entire country as well.

J. LEO SEELY.

J. Leo Seely has throughout his entire life been identified with cattle raising in Sanpete county. He was born April 4, 1887, in Mount Pleasant, where he still makes his home, a son of Hon. John H. and Margaret (Peel) Seely, who are mentioned at length on another page of this work, his father being the owner of the largest flock of Rambouillet sheep in the world and the largest herd of pure bred shorthorns.

In his youthful days J. Leo Seely divided his time between the acquirement of an education and the business training received through the assistance which he rendered his father in connection with live stock interests. He was a student in the Mount Pleasant public schools and afterward spent two years as a pupil in the Wasatch Academy of Mount Pleasant, while subsequently he entered the Agricultural College at Logan and there remained for three years. His training was thus thorough and comprehensive and has well qualified him for the onerous and important business duties that he has assumed in later life. He has had the benefit of association with his father, one of the foremost stockmen of the west, and he has always given his attention to the breeding and raising of sheep and cattle. During much of the time he has been his father's associate and, like John H. Seely, he handles only pure bred stock. His business affairs are being most wisely, carefully and profitably conducted and he is regarded as one of the foremost young business men of his section of the state. 

On the 6th of October, 1910, in Salt Lake City, J. Leo Seely was married to Miss Lucille Rolph, a daughter of Mangnus G. and Anna (Knudsen) Rolph, who were married on the 28th of March, 1888. Her father was born in Sweden and her mother in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Her father was a commercial man and had various business interests in Mount Pleasant. To Mr. and Mrs. Seely have been born three children: Robert Leo, born November 8, 1911; Ina Margaret, July 31. 1913; and Chesla June, born June 30, 1918. All are natives of Mount Pleasant.

Mr. Seely is an earnest member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and filled a mission to Ireland, going in 1914 and returning in 1916. His political endorsement has always been given to the republican party and he is thoroughly alive to the vital interests and problems of the day but does not seek nor desire office, preferring to concentrate his efforts and attention upon his important and expanding business affairs.

EZRA SHOMAKER.

Ezra Shomaker, whose operations as a farmer and stock raiser have brought him substantial prosperity so that he is now living retired from active business life, although for the past three and a half years he has labored in the temple at Manti, was born in Adams county, Illinois, March 20, 1843, his parents being Jezreel and Nancy (Golden) Shomaker. The father was born in Kentucky, October 29, 1796, and on the 1st of April, 1824, was married to Nancy Golden. In 1828 they removed westward to Illinois and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Nauvoo, that state. Because of the persecution suffered by the people of this faith they were obliged to sell their property at a great sacrifice and in 1847 they crossed the plains to Utah with Captain Perry G. Session's company. Mr. Shomaker established the family home in Salt Lake City, where he remained over winter and then removed to Sessions. He did the first plowing in the county and in 1849 he was called upon to settle Manti, doing the first plowing there. He did guard duty in the Black Hawk war and was also In the Walker war of 1850 and 1852. He was greatly prospered as the years passed and was liberal almost to a fault. He filled many positions in the church and in the city, serving as mayor for three terms, and at all times his aid and influence were on the side of right, progress and improvement. As the years passed he engaged extensively in farming and stock raising and by the careful management of his business affairs won a substantial measure of success. He died May 30, 1879, at the ripe old age of more than eighty-three years.

Ezra Shomaker pursued his education in the common schools of Manti but was largely self-taught and by private reading and study fitted himself for the many positions that he has subsequently filled. As a boy he worked with his father upon the home farm, assisting in the cultivation of the fields and the care of the stock. Later he secured land and became the manager of his own interests. He was very successful In the raising of cattle and later he turned his attention also to sheep raising and the careful management of his business interests made him well-to-do. After a number of years he disposed of his sheep and with his sons acquired considerable land in Canada but a few years later they sold their property in that country at a good profit and the sons returned to Manti. Mr. Shomaker retired from business several years ago and has since enjoyed a rest that he has truly earned and richly merits. For the past three and a half years, however, he has labored in the Manti Temple in ordination work. His present connection with business activity is that of a stockholder in the Manti City Savings Bank, also in the Peoples Sugar Company of Moroni, in the Anderson-Taylor Wholesale Grocery Company of Salt Lake and in the Central Utah Wool Company, of which he is the president.

Mr. Shomaker's military experience covers service in the Black Hawk war. In 1865 he became a second lieutenant under Captain N. S. Beach and in 1866 he served under Captain George Sidwell, while in 1867 he was with the command of Anthony Wayne Besse. He was one of the first men shot at the beginning of the war that was waged with the Indians and one man was killed at that time. He participated in all of the principal fights during the three years of the conflict and was with General Snow when he was wounded, one bullet burning the ear of Mr. Shomaker. 

In Salt Lake City, in 1866, Mr. Shomaker was married to Miss Abigail Tuttle, a daughter of Azariah and Elizabeth Ann (Mabott) Tuttle. It was in the year f852 that her parents came to Utah, settling at Manti, where Mr. Tuttle paid especial attention to farming and stock raising. Both he and his wife have passed away. Mrs.  Shomaker spent twenty years doing church work in the temple, was matron for twelve years and also served as stake president of the Relief Society for a number of years.  She died January 4, 1915. Mr. and Mrs. Shomaker became the parents of seven children: Ezra, Leonard Adelbert, Ezariah Olondo, Elizabeth Evaline, Ethel, Delila and William, all of whom have passed away with the exception of Ezariah Olondo, with whom Mr. Shomaker now resides. He has attained the ripe old age of seventy-six years and is in quite good health. He recently attended a Black Hawk war veterans camp meeting of four days in Springville, Utah county, beginning August 12, 1919. In politics he is a republican and was twice elected mayor of Manti, while for a number of years he filled the position of city councilman. He has always adhered to the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and he made three trips after emigrants with oxen to the Missouri river. He has been quite prominent in church work and in 1905 was ordained counselor to the president of the South Sanpete stake, in which office he is still serving. Like his father, Jezreel Shomaker, he has lived an upright and honorable life and has contributed in large measure to the development and up building of Manti. By reason of the sterling worth of both father and son the name of Shomaker has ever been an honored one in this section of the state. Mr. Shomaker has many friends among the old settlers of the county and also among those of later arrival, for his sterling qualities, his social nature and his kindly spirit win for him the good will, warm regard and high esteem of all who know him.

NIELS PETER SORENSEN.

Niels Peter Sorensen, occupying the responsible position of superintendent of the People's Sugar Company at Moroni, was born January 16, 1881 in the city which is still his place of residence. His father, Niels Sorensen, was a native of Denmark, his birth having occurred in Farre, Jutland, January 27, 1856. He was a lad of but seven years when brought to Utah by his parents in 1863. After arriving at years of maturity he wedded Maria Petersen, who was born October 14. 1859, in Vollrup, Moen, Denmark, and came to America in 1868, crossing the country to Utah.

Niels Peter Sorensen pursued his education in the grammar schools of Moroni and the Snow Academy at Ephraim. Utah, and also through a correspondence course in sugar beet chemistry. He early took up the study of commercial telegraphy but did not follow this as a vocation. He worked upon the home farm until about eighteen years of age when he became a clerk in the Moroni Cooperative Institution, with which he was connected for a short time. For a brief period he served as deputy to Christian Arnoldus, treasurer of Sanpete county, and also to Edward Christensen, who was like-wise county treasurer. He served for a brief period with P. W. Eliason and E. D. Andersen. who filled the position of clerk of Sanpete county, and in September. 1902. when twenty-one years of age, Mr. Sorensen went to Denmark as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, returning home in February 1905.

In September of the latter year Mr. Sorensen entered the employ of the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company at the factory in Lehi and filled various positions in the chemical laboratory at that place, acting as bench man for three years, as laboratory and superintendent's clerk for a year, as assistant day chemist for a year and as night chemist for a year: In July 1911 he was promoted and transferred to the Sevier sugar factory as chief chemist and acted in that position until July, 1914, when he was transferred to the Lehi sugar factory as chief chemist, there remaining until August, 1916. He was next sent to Spanish Fork, Utah, as chief chemist and filled that position until August, 1917 He was at the Sevier and Spanish Fork factories on the first day the plantswere operated. At length he severed his connection with the Utah-Idaho Sugar Company, in August, 1917, and accepted a position with the People's Sugar Company, an independent organization, which built a factory at Moroni. He acted as chief chemist for that company until May, 1918, when he was given the position of superintendent of the People's Sugar Company, in which capacity he has since served, most capably and faithfully discharging the extensive and important duties thatdevolve upon him.

On the 13th of September, 1905, In Manti Temple, Mr. Sorensen was married to Miss Ella M. Bradley, a daughter of Andrew Love and Elsie Maria (Larson) Bradley. Three children were born of this marriage: Grace, born May 19, 1907; Gladys, June 11, 1909;and Glendon B., who was born December 29, 1910, and died on the 4th of April, 1912, his death resulting from a fall fracturing the skull at the base. Mrs. Ella Sorensen, who was born October 5, 1883, passed away April 20, 1915. On the 1st of September following, in Manti Temple, Mr. Sorensen was married to Miss Sadie Enlala Blackham, a daughter of Samuel and Annie S. (Larson) Blackham. The children of this marriage are: Keith B., who was born June 28, 1917, and died January 30, 1919; and Neil France, who was born September 29, 1918. The wife and mother, whose birth occurred October 30, 1893. died of Spanish influenza on the 21st of January, 1919, and the death of her son Keith occurred from the same cause nine days later. Both of Mr. Sorensen's wives were graduates of the grammar schools of Moroni and Mrs. Sadie Sorensen was also a graduate of the Lehi high school and taught in the grammar grades in Moroni prior to her marriage. Both were active in the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association work, both stake and local, and in the efforts of other church organizations. They were also descendants of some of our early pioneers, including George H. Bradley and John Blackham, the latter from England. The two ladies were cousins, their mothers being sisters- daughters of John and Elsie Larson, who emigrated from Sweden.

JAMES B. STAKER.

James B. Staker, now a resident of Mount Pleasant, was born at Pleasant Grove Utah, February 7, 1858. His father, Nathan Staker, a native of Upper Canada was born November 28, 1801, and the year 1854 witnessed his arrival at Pleasant Grove, Utah, whence he later removed to Mount Pleasant. He was made captain of ten in his company in crossing the plains. He was one of the early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and- was closely associated with the prophet Joseph Smith when the Saints were at Nauvoo, Illinois. He went through all of the Indian troubles incident to the early settlement of the state and served as a member of the Home Guard. In 1859 he was chosen by Bishop Seeley to promote the settlement of Mount Pleasant and was largely instrumental in up building the town. He died at the advanced age of eighty-two years. The mother of James B. Staker, who bore the maiden name of Eliza Cusworth, was born in Yorkshire, England, January 19, 1823, and died April 7. 1914, at Fairview, Utah.

James B. Staker, largely spending his youth at Mount Pleasant, obtained his education in the public schools. He was reared to the occupation of farming and in early life he also extended his activities into other fields and became connected with the lumber business and with milling. Eventually, however, he sold his lumber and milling interests in 1900 in order to concentrate his efforts and attention upon the raising of cattle and sheep, in which business he is engaged in addition to farming. He has good flocks and herds and is conducting his activities very successfully in that field of labor.

Mr. Staker has been a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and at present is filling a two years' mission in the Manti Temple. His political endorsement is given to the republican party, and while he keeps well informed on questions and issues of the day, he has never sought or desired office.  

On the 10th of June, 1880, in Salt Lake City, Mr. Staker was married to Elizabeth Fechser, daughter of John and Elizabeth (Nielsen) Fechser. Her father was born In Germany, July 19, 1825, emigrated to the United States in 1852 and was a resident of St. Louis until 1854, when he removed to Utah, making the trip with ox teams in Captain James Brown's company. While en route to this state Mr. Fechser lost his first wife of cholera on the 24th of June, 1854, and he later married Elizabeth Nielsen, the mother of Mrs. Staker. Mr. Fechser lived at Cottonwood, Utah, for a time and afterward made his home at Spanish Fork until the spring of 1859, when he became one of the pioneer settlers of Mount Pleasant and entered the milling business. He was very progressive as one of the promoters and builders of Mount Pleasant and he was also known as one of the veterans of the Black Hawk war. Both Mr. and Mrs. Staker therefore are representatives of early pioneer families of Utah-families that have contributed to the up building and development of the state throughout the period of its settlement.

Mr. and Mrs. Staker have become the parents of nine children, as follows: Elizabeth C, who was born March 21, 1881, and became the wife of Albert Nielsen, by whom she has one child, Farrald Nielsen; Eliza M., whose natal day was January 15, 1883; James B., whose birth occurred August 8, 1884, and who married Josephine Hansen, by whom he has six children; Grace P., who was born August 27, 1887, and is the wife of Dan Argyle; John F., born October 26, 1889, who wedded Chloe Carlston and has three children; Flossie R., whose birth occurred August 5, 1892; Ernest V., who was born July 31, 1900; and Nathan J. and Meddie C, both of whom have passed away. The surviving children are all natives of Mount Pleasant.

ERNEST L. SWALBERG.

Ernest L. Swalberg, occupying the responsible position of field superintendent for the Gunnison Valley Sugar Company and also owning and managing an excellent farm in Sanpete county, was born in Gunnison, May 5, 1880, on the lot on which his present residence stands. He is a son of Carl A. and Caroline (Peterson) Swalberg, natives of Sweden, who came to Utah in 1876, settling in Gunnison. The father was very active in church work, was also a member of the school board for thirteen years and a member of the Gunnison Irrigation Company, thus taking an active and helpful interest in everything having to do with the welfare and progress of the community. The mother died in 1907 and Mr. Swalberg passed away November 18, 1917. In their family were four children: Ernest L.; Fred N., who married Frances Kearns and after her death wedded Christine Jonson; Ralph C. who married Randa Christiansen; and Emily A., who married Nephi Anderson.

The training of the Gunnison schools qualified Ernest L. Swalberg for his activities and duties of later life. He worked in his father's blacksmith shop for twelve years after his textbooks were put aside and during that time he secured a good farm, which he still owns and manages and which returns to him a gratifying annual income. He has thus been closely associated throughout his entire life with the industrial, agricultural and commercial interests of his native county, and in September, 1917, he accepted the position of field superintendent of the Gunnison Valley Sugar Company and is still serving in that capacity. He is likewise one of the stockholders of the company, also of the Gunnison Irrigation Company and of the Gunnison Telephone Company.  For four years he was the president of the New City Canal Company and is likewise a stockholder in the Inter Nos Cattle & Development Company. He has thus extended his efforts into various fields of labor, all of which constitute elements in the up building and improvement of this section of the state, while at the same time returning a substantial income to the stockholders.

In Salt Lake City, May 30, 1906, Mr. Swalberg was married to Miss May Gottfredson, a daughter of Hans and Catherine (Mortin) Gottfredson. Mrs. Swalberg was born April 3, 1883, and died April 11, 1907. Her parents were among the early pioneers of Utah and Mr. Gottfredson was always active in church work. He also served in the Black Hawk war at Mount Pleasant and later he settled at Salina, where he passed away in the fall of 1917. For his second wife Mr. Swalberg chose Ida Johnson, a daughter of Lars and Louise (Larson) Johnson, who settled in Utah in May, 1903, and in September. 1903, respectively. The father died in June, 1904, but the mother is still living at Mount Pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Swalberg became the parents of two children: Ernest, who was born in Gunnison, May 17, 1913; and Carol Maurine, born in Gunnison, February 19, 1917.

Mr. Swalberg is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in September, 1903, went on a mission to Sweden, returning in January. 1906. He was set apart as bishop of Gunnison ward May 1, 1915, and is now filling that office. In politics he is a democrat and for eleven years has been a member of the city council. He is likewise the vice president of the Entre Nous Club and is leading a most busy, active and useful life through his connection with business, political and church affairs. His admirable personal qualities and characteristics have made him a great favorite with the people.

HYRUM FRANCIS SYNDERGAARD, M. D.

Dr Hyrum Francis Syndergaard, one of the able young physicians of Utah practicing successfully in Mount Pleasant, his native city, was born in February, 1883, his parents being Andrew J. and Marie (Johansen) Syndergaard, who were natives of Denmark and came to Utah in 1861. Soon afterward they settled at Mount Pleasant and the father became an active factor in the pioneer development of that section of the state. He was a veteran of the Indian wars and passed through all the troublous period from 1865 until 1867. He followed the occupation of farming as a life work and thus provided for his family. His death occurred in Mount Pleasant in 1912, and he is still survived by the mother of Dr. Syndergaard. The brothers and sisters of the Doctor are: Neal Anthony, who married Annie Jensen, of Fountain Green and has three children; James C, who married Annie Braby, of Mount Pleasant, by whom he has two children; Parley, who wedded Ada Kay, of Mona, Utah, and has two children; Katherine, who became the wife of Arthur Frisbey, of Provo, and has three children; Anna Marie, the wife of James Long, Jr., and the mother of one child; Olive, the wife of Harry Mensel and the mother of three children; and Hortense, who became the wife of A. J. Hallander, of Salt Lake.

Dr. Syndergaard, after mastering the branches of learning that constituted the curriculum of the public schools of Mount Pleasant, entered the University of Utah, from which he graduated, and thus received an excellent foundation upon which to build the superstructure of professional knowledge. In 1910, he became a student in the Hahnemann Medical College at Chicago, Illinois, and there pursued a full course, being graduated with the class of 1914. He was engaged in practice at Chicago for four years and then returned to Utah and settled at Marysvale in 1917, but after a year's practice there removed to Mount Pleasant. In the meantime he had served from 1905 until 1908 as secretary of the Young Men's Christian Association of Salt Lake. He filled the position of health officer at Marysvale and is now concentrating his efforts and attention upon private practice of an important character. He is regarded as a very popular and capable physician of Mount Pleasant, keeping at all times in close touch with the latest scientific researches and discoveries of the profession.

On the 23d of April, 1917, in Indiana, Dr. Syndergaard was married to Miss Rose C Keegan, of New York city, who was born April 29, 1884, a daughter of William H. and Mary R. (Egan) Keegan. She has three brothers, William, James and Joseph, and three sisters, Alice, Katheryne and Elizabeth, all of whom are married and living in the east. Dr. Syndergaard belongs to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and to the Modern Woodmen of America and is likewise connected with the Hub Club of Mount Pleasant. Along professional lines he is connected with the American Institute of Homeopathy and also with the International Hahnemannian Society and thereby keeps in close touch with the work of the profession and the most progressive ideas put forth by the representatives of homeopathy.