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Show 584 HISTORY OF SANPETE COUNTY. M OUSKEEPER, THOMAS J., farmer, sou of John and Elizabeth, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., July 10, 1837. His parents joined the Mormon church among the earliest members, and in '50 removed to Iowa. In '52 they came to Utah, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Capt. Harmon "utler, and Located in Provo. They removed to Fairview in "GO and lived in the fort. Father taught school there in winter of "61, in a. little log school and meeting-house, with slab seats and desks. In "03 they removed to Payson. Thomas returned to Fairview in '75 and in '78 fame to Milburn and took 160 acres, of land. He now owns eighty acres, which he cultivates. Took an active part all through the Black Hawk war. Was married in Fairview, January 19, 1865, to Missouri j| ' < daughter of John and Ruth Owens, born in Linn They have five children: Sarah J., Permelia C, John T., James E. and Mary E. J., county. Mo.. August 17, 1811. JEXSEN, PETER farmer, son of Christian and BoDenmark, February 18, 1833. Joined the Mormon church in '53 and came to Utah, crossing the plains in Capt. Olson's company, and reached Salt Lake City October 5, 1851. In '58 removed to Ephraini and in '50 to Mt. Pleasant among the first settlers. Assisted in building tho fort and lived in it for some time. Had a twenty-acre farm, but in '65 went to Richfield to help settle that country; returned to Mt. Pleasant when the settlement was broken up by Indians, losing all he had. Took part in the Black Hawk war, as a minuteman, and was in many skirmishes. In '70 removed to Fairview, and in '70 to the present home, two miles north of Milburn, where ho owns thirty-seven acres and 160 acres near Fairview. Is an active member of the church, and for several years presided over his ward. Was married in Denmark in November, 1853, to Mary Christensen. She died in September, 1887, leaving three children: Mary C., Peter C. and Alma. Second wife, married in Mt. Ploasant. January 15, 1865, was Kirsten Jensen, born in Denmark, March 27, 1813. She has ten children: Annie K., Endir C, Hans P., James, Xeilsena, Joseph, Hvrum, Ellon, Wilford M. and Stella L. lorra, C, was born in |
