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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 107 the plains in an oxtrain, under Capt. William EniFollowed his trade one year in Salt Lake City, then removed to Provo, where he continued at his trade. In the fall of 1857 he came to Manti, and had a shop for many years. He also owns a farm, which is worked by his sons. Was active in the Black Hawk war, doing his share. Is a member of the High Priests' quorum. Was married in Manti, February 5, 1S59, to Harriet A., iii£ pey. daughter of Lyness and Martha Bemus, born in Fulton county 111., September 16, 1844. They have twelve children: Martha, Mary, Emily, Robert, Hattie, Isabella, Lyness, Eleanor, Catherine, John, Willard and Jesse. BKAITHWA1TE, WILLIAM, one of the largest beeUtah, son of Roland and Hannah, was born in Kendall, Westmoreland county, England, May 7, 1812. He learned the shoemaker's trade, joined the Mormon Church and in 1803 came to Utah with the family, crossing the plains in Capt. McCarthy's ox train, reaching Manti in October, 1803. He followed his trade for about, ten years, then engaged in the nursery and apiary business, having the first nursery in Manti and the largest apiary in Utah Started from one swarm. In 189(1 he had eight tons of honey. Has also a small market garden and is a successful man in all his undertakings. Took part in the Black Hawk war and indirectly lost his right le n through the war. In July, 1805, he went, to assist in settling Richfield, but was compelled to return on account of Indians. Is a member of the High Priests' quorum. He studied entomology in England under Prof. Butler and is a thorough entomologist, having a large collection of specimens. Was married in Richfield March 18, 1807, to Elizabeth, daughter of Jehu and Pose H. Francis, born in Weduesbury, Staffordshire, England, October 20, 1850. They have nine keepers in v children: William P., Pose Elizabeth, Frank, Kate, Mary A., Pobert F., Charles, and Martha. Second wife was Pose E., daughter of James and Margaret Walker, born in Ml. Pleasant May 14, 1805. She has three children: Rebecca, Sarah E. and Ruth. |
