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Show 678 HISTORY OF EMERY COUNTY. treasurer and manager, which positions he still retains, to the satisfaction of the people. Served for three and a half years ;is a member of the county board of examiners and in '98 was elected Superintendent of Schools. He is a Democrat and takes an active part in political and educational affairs. Has a farm of 100 acres, which is cultivated. Was married in Orangeville February 22, 1S92, to Emily J., daughter of James B. and Catherine Davis, born in Panaca, Nevada. They have had three children: Ray F. and Lucille, living; and Pearline, deceased. J^EID, J. K., attorney, was born in Edinburgh, ScotIT land, December 22, 1S50. At the age of 11 he left V home and came to Utah with his uncle, William T., crossed the plains in '02 in Capt. John R. Murdock's company and located at Payson. In '66 he drove an ox-team loaded with flour to Montana and the same year drove a mule-team to the Virginia City gold mines. Served in the Black Hawk war and stood guard when only 15 years Was married in January, 1868, to Elizabeth Jackson, and removed to Manti. When a call was made for settlers to build up Castle valley he came in September, 1868, and located a homestead where the town of Orangeville is situated. He planted the first trees in the spring of '79 and has planted some every year since. Was the first postmaster, holding the position for ten years, and in May, 1879, opened the first store, using an 8x10 dugout for residence, store and postoffice. He gave the name of Castle Dale to the office, which is now Orangeville. Was one of the three who in '79 wrote a petition for creating Emery county, which was formed February Served as first treasurer of the county, receiv12, 1880. ing |15 per year. The first sessions of the County Court were held in his house. In 'SI he was elected County Prosecuting Attorney and has held that position by election or appointment nine years. He served as Justice of the Peace of Castle Dale and notary public. In '96 he was admitted to the bar of the Seventh Judicial district, of age. and his law practice is steadily increasing. In company |
