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Show HISTOKY OF SANPETE' COUNTY. 489 ing the mail from the railroad to postoffice, a distance of about two miles, and is still employed at that work. His wife was Catherine J., daughter of Hon. Edward M. O. and Elizabeth Morelock, born in Green county, Tenn., November 22, 1834. They have had five children, E. A. Billington of this city being the only one living. Her father was a prominent man in Missouri, represented his district in the State Legislature, was Clerk of the County and Circuit court, and many years editor of the Kirksville Democrat. BLAIX, JOHN, farmer, sen of John and Isabella, was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, England, April 27, 1850. In '63 the family came to Utah, crossing the plains in a church train, under Capt. Murdock, and located in Spring City. John was raised here to farming, the family having seven boys, he left home and was employed by different parties. He secured a small farm and now owns thirty acres and a comfortable residence in town. He served as a member of the City Council from '86 to '93 and was again elected in '97, on the Democratic ticket. Was head watermaster four years. Was married December 19, 1S70, to Serilda J., daughter of Isaac and Julia A. Allred, born in Pike county, Illinois, July 18, 1853. They have had twelve children: Rosey M., Mary F., Clarissa B., Serilda J., Laura E., Jessie L. and Myrtle I., living; Julia I., Sarah S., Don C, John X. and Warden W., deceased. BLAIR, ROBERT, son of John and Isabella Graham, was born in Carlisle, Cumberland county, England, August 27, 1843. His parents were among the early members of the Mormon church. He was employed as a railway ticket agent and telegrapher till '62, when he and brother George came to Utah, crossing the plains in an independent company under Capt. Canfleld, and reached Spring City in November. Father died in England, and in '63 mother and seven children came to L'tah. Robert worked at various occupations, and finally secured a farm of 30 acres and his residence in town. In '77 he entered the Co-op. store as a clerk and became manager. |
