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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 96 1805 on the Republican ticket. Is a charter member of A. (). T'. \V. of Manti, master workman two terms; is interested in mining; has been an extensive tie contractor In 1888 he built for the Rio Grande Western railroad. a steam sawmill in Manti canyon; also ran the Peacock sawmill until a flood washed it entirely away; freighted and traded produce to mining camps of Ctah and Nevada He lias a nice home and pleasant surseveral years. roundings; is kind and hospitable, unassuming, but presides with dignity over municipal matters; a friend to the poor, for his hand never withholds charity. ALDRICH, AMASA, r\ / County Recorder, son of Martin and Hannah Madsen, was born in Mt. Pleasant, March 16, 1803. He attended the district schools and took a course of one year in the Deseret University. Taught school for several years in Mt. Pleasant. In 1884 went on a three years mission to New Zealand and learned the Maori lan <j;ua!j;e. Was engaged as teacher and in the mercantile business from 1887 to 1896, wlien lie sold out and became secretary and treasurer of the t Mt. Pleasant Equitable Co-op. Served as postmaster for three years. Was engaged in the sheep business for a time. Is a Democrat, formerly a member of the PeoIn ple's party, serving as city recorder for two terms. '96 was elected county recorder, which position he tills with perfect satisfaction to the people. Was married in Spring City, February, '07, to Vilate Maxfield, whose parents reside in Spring City. ANDERSON, CHRISTIAN, rj / farmer and engineer at Manti Temple, sou of William and Henrietta, was born in came Denmark April 21, 1841. In 1853 the fam- Ctah with the first large company of Scandinavian emigrants and located in Manti. In 1851 Christian removed to Provo, remaining seven years, and returned. In 1862-3-4 he went to the Missouri river after emigrants. Took part in the Black Hawk war, being in Company A, Cavalry, two years. He was in the engagements in Salina Canyon and Crass Valley. Worked several years at quarrying rock for the Temple and has ily to |
