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Show ObO HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. They resided in Salt Lake City, two years, then removed to Tooele and from there to Manti; where father died in October, 1896. Franklin YV., came to Sterling- in '7!J, lie took part in the being one of the rirsr settlers, Black Hawk war. as a home guard, and was in Ephraim canyon when tin- Indians killed some of the settlers. Served as precinct road supervisor eleven years; Constable nine years and water-master two years, and still holds that position. He is a stockholder and director in the Sterling Irrigation company, and president of the Elders' quorum, and a prominent and representative citizen. Was married in the Endowment House, Salt Lake City, October 15, 1873, to Alice Abigail Peacock, daughter of Judge and Sarah. She died October 23, 1889, leaving five children: Goldie L., Irvin D., Cylde, Edward W. and William D. Was married again, September 17, 1802, to Maria A., daughter of Niels and Mary Nielsen, born October, 1839. Thev have two children: Bryant and Crystal. |
