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Show HISTOHY 01 SANPETE COUNTY. 262 Was married in Mt. Pleasant March 20, 1875, to D. C, daughter of Hans C. and Annie M. Davidson, burn in Denmark February 22, 1853. Her parents came here in 1865; both died in this city. Father was the first printer in Mt. Pleasant. Their children are: Mattie L. C, Voltaire X. 1'., Socrates II. A., Cortex X. A., Grace D. pauy. Mary J. and Charlemagne G. E. N. S., president Mt. Pleasant bank and large sheepman, son of Neils and Beuta Swenson, was born in Sweden, September 5, 1848. In '68 he came to Utah with a sister, Hannah, locating in Moroni, where he engaged in farming, mining and railroading. About '69 herenioved to Mt. Pleasant, and in '72 became a stockholder in the Sanpete County Co-op. store, the largest institution of its kind in the county. In '77 he engaged in the cattle business in a small way, and in '97 sold 1,000 head. He started in the sheep business in '83, now having about 10,000 head, having bought and sold about 20,000 in the fall of '97. When the Mt. Pleasant Commercial and Savings bank was organized, he became one of the largest stockholders and was elected president, which position he now holds. He also carries a small stock of agricultural implements. Conducted a meat market for several years. At E1LS0N, J)| I Is a stockholder in the Electric Light Company, and treasurer; has stock in both the roller mills, being president of the Mt. Pleasant mill. Was a member of the City Council two terms, and elected Mayor in '95. Is a member of the I. O. O. F. His wife was Beuta, daughter of Neils and Kara Neilson, born in Sweden, June 5, 1860. They were married in Mt. Pleasant, October 3, 1883, and have had three children: Irene and Beatrice, living; Adie, deceased. WeILSON, ANDREW S., manager Sanpete County and Beuta Swenson, was born I in Sweden, June 22, 1851. In '72 he and his brother Hans came to Utah and engaged in mining, railroading and brickmaking in Juab county and near Salt Lake City. They came to Mt Pleasant in '76 and bought their present place, engaging in business with a few hundred dollars. |M Co-op., son of Neils |
