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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 390 engaged in the mercantile business for several years unhis store was merged into the Co-op. Has an interest in one of the mills; is a stockholder in the Co-op store, being superintendent in "94-'95; a stockholder in the Co-op sheep herd and the flouring mill, having been manager of the mill. Served as a member of the City Council. In January, 1896, ho wont on a mission to Alabama, where he still labors. Was married in Salt Lake City February 23, 1874, to Rebecca C, daughter of Amasa and Rebecca W. Tucker, born in Pleasant Grove March li, 1856. They have had twelve children, seven living: George O., Hyrum W., Ellice T., Mary P., Jessie A., Sarah til A. and Irving L. OTIS L., son of Otis and TERRY, was born in Worcester county, Cynthia Ruggles, March 12, The family resided in various places and Michigan, where they joined the Mormon church. In '45 they removed to Xauvoo, 111., in '16 to Winter Quarters, and in '50 to Salt Lake City, Otis being captain of a company of fifty in ox-train. He located at Fnion Fort and learned the trades of a cooper and blacksmith. In "60 he came to Fairview and assisted in building the fort. Took part in the Black Hawk war. Received twenty acres of land and engaged in farming and running flour and saw mills. Is a stockholder in the L'nion roller mill. Has always been an active man in the church and is now one of the High Priests. Was Mass., 1818. located in first married in Oakland, Mich., in '12, to Fannie M. Loveridge. She died in Ogden April 1, 1856, leaving four living children: Orson M., Emma J., Otis L. and Alvin D. Second wife was Levee T. Dancy, married in Salt Lake City in '51. She has six living children: Huldah C, Terresa, Cynthia, Lois, John and Emily A. Third wife was Jane Hart. She and two children are dead. Fourth wife was Sarah Howell, a native of Long Island, X. Y., born June 29, 1818. She has six children: Elias W., Mary L., Ophelia A., Edmund L., Charles A. and Celestia M. Fifth wife was Martha J. Vanvalkenberg. She has five children, William, Margaret L., Eugenia G., |
