Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Phillips Camp Biographies, Graham to Hayes

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obtain~ along with his reading, and assooia tion wi i:h people about h:im, he secured a position as school teacher. While teaching school, he pursued his ovrn private studies. An insight into his perseverance and ability can be gained from the fact that he was admitted to the Bar to practice law. In this pro-fession he became a lawyer of high rank. His counsel and advice were constantly sought in su<il legal :matters as drawing and probating wills, settling of estates and corporations, etc. He was a gifted and fluent speaker and was often called on to read in public. (Apparently it was a custom of the time, whether in public gatherings, at ah.uroh or in court, to read important messages or addresses of eduetted men on subjects thought to be of interest to the general public. On many such occasions, John was called upon by the judge, minister or presiding officer, to read; it being generally recognized that he was among the best of readers.) John was equally successful in holding the attention of audiences when delivering addresses. His pleadings at the Court of Iaw were listened to with marked attention by judge, jurors and spectators alike. All apparently appreciated his method of gathering and sifting evidence, and is arranging and presenta. tion of material. 'lhese things, accomplished with wit, wisdom and sincerity often won for him a victory. Needless to say, he had a pleasing appearance., was kind and considerate of the feelings of o-thers, was firm in his convictions and powerful in speech. On the 23 of December 1835, he married :Margaret Irirkman who had emigrated from England to Africa wi -til her parents, gohn Kirkman and Mary Alice Ashworth on i:he same boat as tile John Green family. To Jbhn and Margaret were born nine children&: NAME John Albert James K~. George w. Mary Ann BORN 7 Jan 1837, Grahamstown. s. A. 25 Sep 1838, Graham.stmm, s .• A. 18 May 1841, Elephant Hook. S. A. 2a llov 1834, Elephant Hook~ s. A. DJED 21 Jan 25 Jan 11 Feb 1838, Grahams town 1903, Elwaod• Utah 1908, layton~ Ut 1884, Alice, s. Ae s. A