Leo and Pauline Thorne

Pauline and Leo Thorne were married October 28, 1912. They were the parents of three children. Leo C. Thorne was born in 1883. In 1906 he began his long career in photography when be began developing film. In 1907 he purchased a small studio. Not only did Leo photograph people, but he traveled the Uinta Basin photgraphing anything and everything. He played an important role in the Uinta Basin by capturing local history through the lens of his camera. Leo was also a civic leader of the community. Leo was married to Pauline Stonecypher. He died in July 1969. Pauline came to Vernal in 1909 to teach school at Willcox Academy. While teaching their she coached boys and girls basketball. She was active in her church, Kingsbury Congregational Church, and was an active and involved member of the community. She died June 9, 1977.