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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 426 He has been instrumental in building many of the ornamental residences in Moroni. Served as City Councillor during '96 and '97. He owns the millinery shop on Main street, and is a respected workman of this city. Was married October 30, 1890, to Sarah J., daughter of Charles and Sarah Kemp, born in Moroni October 9, 1869. They hare four children: Olive E., Daniel A., Sarah A. and Madeline. tion. EILSEX, blacksmith and farmer, was born in 21, 1826. He learned the trade of i a blacksmith, joined the Mormon church in March, He resided in the 1851, and in '54 started for Utah. Eastern States until '60, when he came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Taylors independent company. Spent some time in Draper and Spanish Fork, and in January, 1863, came to Moroni, where he has since followed his trade and conducted a small farm. He took part in the Black [lawk war, and has always been recognized as a steady and industrious citizen. Was first married on the sea while en route to this country, to Elsie C. Larsen, who died in Moroni. His second wife was Dorothy Jacobsen. They have seven children: Mary C, Sene, Mene, i.'ebecca, Lauritz S., Esther and Annie. R| \\ *f C. P., Denmark, April EILSEX, NIELS- C, farmer, son of Andrew and Mag- 31, 1845. He to Utah, in "62, crossing the plains in an oxtrain under Bishop Madsen, and located in Moroni. Served for two years in the Black Haw*k war, as one of the minutemen. In '66 he went back to the Missouri river after emigrants. road supervisor for Moroni from '84 to '89, and held the position of City Marshal two years. Has been City Poundkeeper for several years and still holds that position. He was head watermaster in '81 1 J 1 dalena, was born in Denmark, August came Was and deputy watermaster for twenty years. Served as ward teacher three years and counsellor to the president of the Y. M. M. I. A. one year. Is a stockholder in the two irrigation companies, and a much-respected resident. Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, January 9, 1871, to Annie M., daughter of Michael and |
