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Show HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. 642 Is a stockholder in the Ferron Creek also a stockraiser. Irrigation company and was formerly a director in the Co-op store. He is a prominent and representative citizen. Was married June 10, 1845, to Mary Ann, daughter of James and Susannah Dean, born in Warwickshire, England, April 10, L828. They have had twelve children: five of whom are living: William, Mary J., James, Esther A. and Susannah D. SAYLOR, WILLIAM, JR., farmer and salesman, son of William and Mary, was born in Liverpool, England, November 5, 1848. He came to Utah in '64, crossing the plains in an ox-train under Oapt. Horn, and located in American Fork, where he engaged in various Was married in Salt Lake City January occupations. and Catherine 1!J, 1873, to Mary J., daughter of John Singleton, born in American Fork, November 3, 1854. They have had nine children: Mary A., William E., John Emma S. and Catherine and Mabel, living; and In 78 he came to Ferron and infants, deceased. took up 160 acres of land. Now has sixty acres and a He tine home, where he entertains the traveling public. was a stockholder in the first Co-op store and superintendent for several years. Is a stockholder in the Feron roller mill and has served as secretary and treasure? of A., Ellen, two the Co-op. ward Was He is an active churchman, has served as clerk, bishop's first counsellor and other positions. the first postmaster in Ferron, being appointed Juue 25, 1880, under President Harrison, and held the position nine years. 51IOMPSEN, LARS farmer, was born in Denmark joined the Mormon church in -80 and came to Utah the same year, locating at Logan. The next year he removed to Richfield and after two years went to Central. He then removed to Hanksville, Wayne county, and finally came to Ferron, where he now resides. Owns a farm of 150 acres, and a fine residence in the town. He seiwed as watermaster at Hanksville for four vears and was the first mail contractor be April 7, 1839. P., He |
