Briant H. Stringham

Briant (B. H.) Stringham was born to Phillip and Caroline Stringham on April 2, 1889. He married Catherine Chipman in 1912. In later years following his wifes death he married Lottie Hickenlooper. Briant was a sheepman. He was mayor of Vernal 1941-1947, a state representative from 1941-1945, and a state senator from 1952 to 1960. He was credited with efforts in State School Lunch, State Land Board, State Road Commission, Leota and Wildlife Refuge Act. He was an influential factor in the Central Utah Water Conservancy District and chaired the 21 Utah Counties Committee and was instrumental in developing the Central Utah Project. He was awarded countless awards and honors for his active roles in the community and Utah. He died July 16, 1983.