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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 235 Salt Lake City. Ole N. learned the harness trade at the age of 21 and has since followed it. Was married in Mt. Pleasant October 25, 181)3, to Emma, daughter of David and Sarah Graham, bom near Tuscola, 111., January 19, 1868. They have two children: Newton O., born March 7, 1895, and an infant, August 16, 1897. GEORGE \Y\, farmer, son of Abraham and CharDAY, lotte, was born in Mt. Pleasant September 7, 1S65. His parents were among the early members of the church, coming to Utah in '51 and locating in Mt. Pleasant in 'GO. Father was active in the Black Hawk w ar and a member of the Mormon Battalion, being Mormon r discharged in California. The father is living in Emery county. George has always resided here. Is a member of the Mormon church and has been president of the elders' quorum and counsellor to the president. Was married in Logan Temple November 17, 1880, to Elizabeth E., daughter of Nathan and Eliza Staker, born in Mt. Pleasant. February 4, 1800. They have had four children: Arthur G., born November 20, 1888, died April, 1889; Nathan A., born September 2, 1890; Irvin M., Sep- tember 20, 1892, and Olea, August 18, 1891. EEECKSON, JONAS H., woolgrower, son of Jonas Powell, w as born near Murray, Utah, December 31, 1853. His parents came to Utah about '19 and his father was a man of considerable -wealth. In 1880 Jonas entered the sheep business, handling his fathers flocks, and prospered so w ell that he soon had 10,000 head. He came to Mt. Pleasant in '82, and has since been prominently identified with the business interests and development, of the city. Was one of the organizers of Nephi bank, holding the office of vicepresident, also intei^ested in the Nephi Wool growers' Association, of which he was president. He was one of the largest stockholders in the organization of the Mt. Pleasant bank and has been a director. A nice farm uear the pity, beautiful residence in town and much peal estate and Mary J. r r |
