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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 308 1861. Her parents were early settlers, father died in '89, still living. They have had six children, CaroM., Orpha O. and Sarah M., living; Margaret G., mother line Ellen T. and Charles B., deceased. DORIUS, BISHOP C. C. N., deceased, was born in Copenhagen, April 5, 1830. He served an apprenticeship as a cabinet-maker, joined the Mormon church when quite young, and became a traveling elder. Came to Utah in '57, crossing the plains in a hand-cart company under Capt. Fosgren, reaching Salt Lake City in September. In the company was the bishop, his wife and her sister, who walked all the distance from Iowa City, and Mrs. Dorius's mother, who came in a wagon. They were ten weeks crossing the plains. In '58 he came to Ephraim. In '60 he returned to Norway on a three and one-half years' mission, being president of the Christiania conference. On his return was appointel bishop by President Young, and held the position till his death, March 4, 1894. He served as Major in the Black Hawk war, and was a leader in educational matters and public improvements, being well liked by everybody. Was married first in England, April 24, 1857, to Ellen Rolfson. She had one son, C. R. Dorius, now bishop. Second wife was Tomine Fredericksen, who died, leaving four children; first wife raising the two living, Anna S. Johnson and Ellen TV. Third wife was Julia P. Peterson. She has five children, Rebecca, John N., Julia, Mabel and Erastus. Fourth wife was Mary Williams. She has no children. Fifth wife was Charlotte Otterstrom. She has one child, Mary. DORIUS, EDWIN, John F. F. and Ephraim, February 6, 1866. He was raised on a farm and now owns 160 acres, north of the city. Is a stockholder in the Cottonwood Tunnel and Canal company. Was married in Manti temple, February 19, 1890, to Nora, daughter of John E. and Dorcas Christensen, born in Ephraim, July 18, 1872. They have two children, Vivian, born January 21, 1891, and'Helene, February 28, 1895. Gunild, farmer, son of was born in |
