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Show PROMINENT CITIZENS OF FOUNTAIN GREEN. AGARD, ANDREW J., merchant, farmer and woolgrower, son of James P. and Mahren A. Anderson, / was born in Denmark January 15, 1844. The family joined the Mormon church and in '60 came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Johnson's train, and located at Moroni. In '63 they came to Fountain Green and engaged in farming. Father died in "74, mother died later. Andrew grew up on the farm and began farming with no capital at his command. In '80 he engaged in the sheep business and now has a 200-acre ranch, 12,000 sheep and some cattle. When the Co-op store was organized he became a stockholder and served as president, and superintendent several years. He still retains an interest in the store. In February, '95, he bought the mercantile business of P. E. Anderson and carries a general stock of f 5,000, besides agricultural implements, wagons T and buggies. Is a director in the Union ool and Live Stock Commission Company of Mt. Pleasant. Was for several years president of the town of Fountain Green. In '90 he went on a mission to Denmark. He is an enterprising man and a prominent citizen. Was married in Moroni March 14, 1865, to Annie Jensen, daughter of Jens and Mahren Anderson, born in Denmark January They have eight children: Mary, Annie C, 30, 1843. Ellen M., Hannah C, Andrew J., Neils P., manager of the store, Serine and John E. f\ r\ W A LLRED, ANDREW H., farmer, son of Parley P. r\ and was born in Glenwood, Sevier county, / Utah, March 30, 1867. The family came to Fountain Green the same year he was born, where he was brought up a farmer. He now owns a small farm near town and is engaged in farming. Was married in Manti December 17, 1890, to Filanda, daughter of James and Caroline, |
