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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 103 1853, being driven out of the northern settlements by Indians. In 18G3 he erected a sawmill and engaged in the lumber business until 1887, since which time he has been farming. He was Deputy County Assessor and Collector from 1870 to 1878, and January 3, 1808, was appointed Superintendent of City Water Works. He took an active part in the Walker and Black Hawk wars, holding the position of First Lieutenant under Capts. kk Beach, Sidwell and Bessey in Company A," cavalry. He was married in Salt Lake City, December 25, 1862, to Frances A. Tatton, daughter of John C. and Carin Reditch, England, November 1G, Their children are Emma C, Frederick W., living, and Mary IL, Martha A., John C, Francis A. and Franoline, who was born 1843. cis J., deceased. BILLINGS, GEORGE PIERCE, deceased, son of Titus and Diantha Morley, was born in Lake county, Ohio, July 25, 1827. The family removed to Kirtland, Ohio, when he was 1 years old, then to Xauvoo, Illinois. He worked on the Mississippi river steamers until 18 and was selected for a member of the Mormon Battalion, but on account of an accident was crippled and excused. Came to Utah in 1817 with the first company of 117 and held the plow that made the first furrow where Salt Lake City is situated. Returned to the Missouri river the same year and brought his father and family to Utah in 1818. In 1819 he went to California and spent two years, returning to Farmington, and then located in Manti in 1851. In 185G he was called to Carson, Nevada, to assist in settling that country, and returned to Utah in 1857 and to Manti in 1858. Was a Captain and promoted to Major in the Indian wars, taking an active part in all the skirmishes. Served as and held Sheriff of Sanpete county twenty -five years numerous minor offices in the church and city. He died in Manti December 2, 1S96. Was married in Manti May, She had nine children: Titus, 1852, to Edith Patten. Edith, Louisa, George, Leonard and Orson, living; Hannah, John and Heber, deceased. Second wife married in Manti April 27, 185G, was J crush a, daughter of Jezreel |
