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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 232 They arrived in Salt Lake City December, 1850, moving to Pleasant Grove, which he and Ms mother left in 1850 and came to Mt. Pleasant, his mother being married to Bishop \V. B. Seely. They were among the tirst settlers, living in a log cabin inside the fort John worked at. farming and cabinet making, taking an active part in the Black Hawk war as one of the minute company. At the age of 10 he drove an ox team to Florence, Neb., for emigrants and merchandise. He secured a farm and followed that work, new owning 100 acres and a comfortable residence. In 18S0 ho performed a mission to Georgia. Has served as Constable, City Marshal and member of the City Council. In 1890 Avas elected Mayor, serving one term. Was appointed Sheriff in '04. elected in 95 and served two years. Served as County Selectman for several years. His wife was Almeda J., daughter of W. P. and Urania McArthur, born in Ft. Madison October 20, 1847. They were married in Mt. Pleasant March 10, 1808, and have nine children: John P., Ella ()., Charles B., Abbie C. Louisa, Mary, Authneal, Parlen and Almeda M. John's grandparents both dying. ? /QH1USTEXSEN, JACOB, V^ was born joined the in son of Christian and Mary, Denmark, September Mormon church 21, 1827. He native land February 30, 1S,~>::, and was a. traveling elder for two years. In 1857 he emigrated to the United Stales and resided iu Omaha, for hvo years, then crossed the plains with his wife, their oik- child dying on the way, ami located at Mt. Pleasant, among the tirst settlers in the fall of 1850. lie now owns a nice farm north of Mt. Pleasant and is president of the high priests' quorum. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, being a Captain of company A, Mt. Pleasant militia, and was in several engagements with Indians. He has always been a prominent man and much respected in the community. Was in married in Denmark to Inger C. his Thompson, who died in Mt. Pleasant. May 20, 1888, leaving three livingchildren: Jens C, Mary and Thomas M., ami three deceased: Thomas C, Jacob and Christian. His second |
