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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 420 new kind of water-wheel for power. He put in the first full line roller flour mill in Utah at Fairview. Served as County Selectman one term. Is a member of the High Priests' quorum and an old, respected resident. married first in England to Adelaide S. Prestwich, troduced a Was who died in Xephi with her daughter Alice Ann. Second wife was Sarah Blackham, born in England. The children are: Jesse, Seth, Mary, Sarah J., Olive, Elizabeth, Anna and Maud, living; Charles and Martha A., deceased. CAURITZEX, CHRISTIAN, barber, son of Lauritz and Matilda, was born in Moroni February 17, 1875. His father came to Utah in '60, crossing the plains in an ox-train, and was one of the first settlers in Moroni. He resided here until his death, which occurred August They left three 11, 1S96. Mother died August 11, 1897. children: Ida, Christian and Lewis. Christian grew up here and followed farming and stockraising till '97, when he opened a barber shop, having learned the business of Walter Lund. He is doing well and gives general satisfaction to his many patrons. CIVINGSTON, CHARLES James C, postmaster, son of and Agnes, was born in Salt Lake City February 6, 1868. He was educated in the district schools and attended the Deseret University one year. In '79 he came to Moroni, where he engaged as salesman in the different mercantile institutions till January 5, 1898, when he was appointed postmaster. He is a partner C. in the Christensen general merchandise business that carries a stock of 82,500 or more and does an annual business of 87,500. Is an active man in Sunday-school and church matters, being one of the department teachers. He is an enthusiastic Republican and a very energetic and sucT cessful business man, well liked in the community. as married in Salt Lake City December 25, 1889, to Julia, daughter of James and Christina Sellers, born in Salt Lake City September 6, 1868. They have six children: May, Flora, Laura, Ethel, Ernest and Leonard. W |
