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Show HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. 479 Elizabeth Harris, born in Washington county, Mo., September 25, 1837. They came to Spring City in '59 with one child. He received twenty acres of land and has since been engaged in farming. Took an active part in the Black Hawk war, being in the skirmishes in Salina canyon and at Fish Lake, holding the rank of Lieutenant. Served as a member of the City Council two years. They have six children: Isaac E., Alvin E., Freeman E., Lawrence E., Sheridan E. and Cynthia F. [\ r\ LLRED, HON. JAMES A., bishop, son of William and in Bedford county, Tenn., Sarah Warren, was born Nov. 22, 1819. The family were farmers and joined the Mormon church in '35, removing in '36 to Kay county, Mo., but had to move to Caldwell county on account of opposition to Mormons. They had over 600 acres of land, and in '39 were compelled to remove again Father was a prominent man in to Pike county7 111. the church and was arrested with James and a brother during the persecutions. Father was a bishop, ordained bv Hvrum Smith in Pike countv, 111. He died July 28, In '61 James* and 1841/ Mother died May 28, 1858. his wife with one son came to Utah in an independent company, under Capt. William McKissick. In '65 he came to Spring City and engaged in farming and stockraising He lost about 100 head of stock during the. Black Hawk war, in which he took an active part. Served as County Selectman for two years, was the first Mayor of Spring City, elected August 1, 1870, and served five terms. Resigned to accept the office of Probate Judge November 5, 1878, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Peacock. Was re-elected twice. Was ordained bishop September 3, 1882, by Apostle John Henry Smith. Is president of the Co-op., having held the office twenty-five years, since the organization. Was married in Pike county, Mo., December 30, 1844, to Elizabeth Parks. She had two children, deceased: Stephen H. and William. Second wife was Mary A. Pollard, married in Salt Lake City January 6, 1866. She had six children: James C, Lola J., Joseph D., Martha A. and / , 1 . |
