Biographies of Garfield Co., Utah

Ira W. Hatch, now of Panguitch, Garfield county, Utah, was born at Bountiful, Davis county, Utah, June 1, 1852, a son of Meltlar and Permelia (Snyder) Hatch. Meltlar Hatch was a member of the Mormon Battalion and marched to California in 1847. After being discharged from the military service he returned to his home in the East by way of Utah, but the following year came to Utah with his family and settled in Bountiful, Davis county. He was among the company who first colonized Carson Valley, Nevada. After spending a few years in Nevada, he returned to Utah and was called to the Dixie Mission in 1862. Three years were spent at Santa Clara, Washington county. Utah, after which he assisted in colonizing Eagle valley and Spring valley, now in Nevada. In 1872 he moved to Panguitch, Garfield county, Utah, and later went to Hatchtown, Garfield county, where he spent the remainder of his life.

Ira W. Hatch received a common school education and is engaged in farming and stock raising. He is associated with a number of the business enterprises of the country. He was married in 1878 to Mary D. Houston, who was born in 1858, a daughter of James and Margaret (Crawford) Houston, who were natives of Scotland and emigrated to Utah in 1848. The father died at St. George in 1864, leaving a family of eight children, whom the mother managed to keep together, rearing them to manhood and womanhood. She died in Panguitch in 1912. To Mr. and Mrs. Hatch have been born ten children: Margaret, who is married to Albert F. Haycock, Jr. and has four children; Elizabeth D., who is married to Arthur McAllister and has four children; James L. who is married to Delia Haffaker; Amy O.; Mary D., who is married to Thomas Davis and has three children; Meltlar V.; Houston; Aigia; and Permelia and Ira W., both of whom died in infancy. James L. was a member of the United States Army and was discharged in December, 1918. Meltlar V. enlisted in the army and served eighteen months, being discharged in August, 1919.

Mr. Hatch belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is a member of the Stake High Council and filled a mission to the southern states from 1886 to 1889. His political endorsement is given to the republican party. He was the first elected mayor of Panguitch, and later served several terms as a member of the city council. He was a trustee of the Panguitch district school for a number of terms. His interest in community affairs is deep and sincere, and he gives active aid to all plans and measures which he believes will prove of benefit to the district in which he lives. In his business career he has been actuated by a progressive spirit that has prompted him to wisely utilize every opportunity that has come to him.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 499-500 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Judge Henry Nephi Hayes, presiding over the sixth district court of the state of Utah, his district embracing the counties of Sevier, Wayne, Piute, Garfield, and Kane, was born at Pleasant Grove, Utah, January 28, 1867. His father, John J. Hayes, was a native of Ireland and was a preacher of the Methodist church. He came to America in 1853, after being converted to the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and settled first at Lehi and then at Pleasant Grove, Utah, where he followed the occupation of shoemaking. He was a man of education and of studious nature and his constant companions were the Bible, the Book of Mormon and the Deseret [sic] News. He prided himself on being able to name the chapter wherein was to be found any three verses that were quoted or read to him from the Bible. He was an earnest and consistent believer in the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and labored faithfully and effectively to advance the cause. For many years he was president of one of the quorums of Seventies. The mother of Judge Hayes was in her maidenhood Rachel Wagstaff, whose people were English converts to the Mormon teachings before coming to America. This family name is found in every history of Utah that has been written, so prominent and active a part have the members of the family taken in the upbuilding of the state.

Judge Hayes was educated in the public schools of Pleasant Grove and in the Brigham Young University at Provo, from which he was graduated with the class of 1887. He then took up the profession of teaching, which he followed in Sevier county until 1895, during five years of which time he was county superintendent of schools, and afterward he matriculated in the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he specialized in the study of law. He was there graduated with the degree of LL. B. with the class of 1897 and was admitted to practice at the bar of that state. Returning to Utah, he was in the following year elected county clerk, a position which he filled for two years. He was subsequently elected county attorney of Sevier county for two different terms. For twelve years he filled the position of president of the board of education. What the Judge considers as the best effort of his life was performed while he was a member of the state board of land commissioners under Governor Cutler, which position he held for four years—being the only democratic member of the board at the time—in using his influence to promote the building of the great Piute reservoir and the state canal leading therefrom. The canal supplies water to more than twenty thousand acres of land in southern Utah and it was Judge Hayes who was instrumental in helping the many farmers who have been benefited by the improvement which he was thus a potent factor in promoting. He has closely studied the opportunities and conditions of his section of the state and has labored untiringly to further development and improvement along the lines of permanent benefit.

In 1892, Judge Hayes was married to Miss Emma Heppler of Sevier county. Ten children were the issue of this marriage, eight of whom are living: La Verne, who was in France for twenty months attached to the adjutant general's office of the American Expeditionary Forces; Grant E., who is operating the farms belonging to his father in Sevier county; Henry Dean, who is a student in a preparatory college of the east, preparing for admission to the Naval Academy at Annapolis; Maxine, who is a high school pupil; Elese; Beth; Zar, and Kathleen.

In politics Judge Hayes is an old-time democrat and was for many years chairman of the county democratic central committee. He is the president of the Richfield Commercial Club and is county chairman of the Red Cross. He takes an active interest in all public affairs and can be relied upon to aid every worthy enterprise that promises benefit for his town, county or state. In 1916 he was elected judge of the sixth district court for a term of four years and has given general satisfaction to lawyers and litigants alike. His knowledge of the law is comprehensive and exact and is combined with justice and fairness in his decisions, so that but few of them have been reversed by the supreme court. His name is inscribed high upon the judicial records of the state and as lawyer and jurist he stands among the distinguished representatives of the Utah bar.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 36 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Perhaps no life record in this work illustrates more clearly what can be accomplished through push and pluck than does that of Andrew Anderson, of Richfield, who is now conducting business under the name of the Anderson Auto Company, having the agency for the Ford cars in southern Utah. He was born in Sweden in 1872 and when eight years of age was brought to America by his parents, Matts and Johanna (Erickson) Anderson, who had become converts to the faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They first settled at Gunnison in Sanpete county and afterward removed to Sterling in the same county, where the father took up the occupation of farming.

Andrew Anderson was educated in the graded schools and in the Brigham Young University. He took up the profession of teaching, but after being thus engaged for two years he returned to the farm and assisted his father through the succeeding seven years. Feeling that the marts of trade were his destiny, he went to Ogden and became the produce buyer for the well known house of the C. A. Smurthwaite Produce Company, devoting five years to that business. He afterward went upon the road as a traveling salesman for the Shupe-Williams Candy Company, covering central and southern Utah. Upon taking over the work of the territory he found his company a minor factor in the candy trade of that section, but by earnest work and progressive business methods he had the satisfaction of securing in less than three years a trifle more than half the trade. It has always been a question with the other candy men how he did it, but one who has watched Mr. Anderson in the conduct of his business affairs, noting his close application, his indefatigable energy and his persistency, need never ask the question. In 1915 he determined to leave the road and took over the agency for the distribution of the Ford automobile in southern Utah. Under the name of the Anderson Auto Company he conducts in Richfield the most pretentious Ford agency and service station in the state outside of Salt Lake. When in 1915 he brought to Richfield eight cars he was looked upon as an unwise business man lacking in fore- sight and judgment, but the cars were soon sold and more ordered and he is now selling about two hundred cars each year. When he opened his establishment here the sales did not exceed ten dollars per day but now foot up an average of fifteen thousand dollars per month. His large establishment is located on Main and First South Streets and in addition to handling Ford cars and Fordson tractors he keeps a complete stock of parts and has a splendidly equipped repair shop and service station, so that he is able to meet any need of the Ford owner.
Mr. Anderson has a farm of four hundred and twenty acres in Garfield county, which he is now arranging to operate as a motorized farm. He proposes to demonstrate that the horse has become valueless on the farm and that all work can be done better and more cheaply with motor power. In all that he undertakes he displays a most progressive spirit and his activities have brought splendid rewards in the successful accomplishment of his purpose.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 221-222 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

John C. Preston, capably discharging his duties as fire boss for the Utah Fuel Company at Sunnyside, was born in England, March 4, 1888, his parents being John C. and Emma J. (Barnes) Preston. The father came to Utah and settled at Sunnyside in 1904 and was joined by the mother in 1906. Mr. Preston was a miner by trade and was employed in the mines in England until he came to the new world. Here he entered the employ of the Utah Fuel Company, with which he remained until his death in 1915. Mrs. Preston is still living and like her husband is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
John C. Preston, Jr., obtained his education in the common schools of England and in 1911 took up a commercial course in the International Correspondence Schools of Scranton, Pennsylvania, completing the work in the mathematical department. He had been employed for two years in the mines in England before he sailed for the United States, coming with his mother to Sunnyside in 1906. Here he at once began work for the Utah Fuel Company as a miner and in 1917 was promoted to the position of mine inspector or fire boss, in which capacity he is now serving.

In Salt Lake City, on the 23d of June, 1910, Mr. Preston was married to Miss Maud E. Redman, a daughter of Thomas J. and Josephine (Black) Redman. The father was a Civil war veteran, serving throughout the period of hostilities between the north and the south, and during the last year of the war was under the command of General Grant. He came to Utah in 1866 and first settled in Salt Lake City but soon afterward went to Spring City, where he managed a sawmill for several years. He then removed to Garfield county, buying a ranch which he developed and cultivated for some time, but later took up his abode at Moroni, Sanpete county, where he is now living retired. To Mr. and Mrs. Preston has been born a daughter, Leona, whose birth occurred in Sunnyside, December 18, 1911.
Mr. Preston belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and in 1914 was sent to Georgia on a mission of two years. In 1916 he became ward clerk, filling the office for a year, and in 1917 was ordained counselor to Bishop Evans of Sunnyside ward. He is now a member of the High Priests Quorum. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and in 1918 he was appointed local war historian for Sunnyside. He is keenly interested in all that has to do with the progress and welfare of the community in which he makes his home and his worth as a man and citizen is widely acknowledged.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 225-226 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

John Lowe Sevy, Jr., son of John Lowe and Mary (Heywood) Sevy, is one of Richfield's best known young men, who after qualifying for the bar and practicing successfully for some time, is now largely abandoning the work of the court for that of the ranch. He was born in Panguitch, Utah, September 15, 1880. His father is a leading farmer and sheep raiser of southern Utah and also a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The son was educated in the graded schools of Panguitch, in the Brigham Young University and the University of Utah, pursuing his law course in the latter institution. In May. 1909, he was admitted to practice and in the fall of the same year was elected county attorney of Garfield county, which position he filled until 1911, when he was chosen for the office of district attorney of the sixth judicial district. He filled the latter office for one term of four years in a most creditable and acceptable manner and then in 1915 decided to withdraw from active work at the bar and turn his attention to some pursuit or vocation that would enable him to live largely out-of-doors. Accordingly he purchased a ranch in Piute county and became a farmer and sheep raiser. His large ranch holdings embrace many acres, on which he has more than fourteen hundred Rambouillet sheep. He is prospering in his new line—a fact which indicates his adaptability, enterprise and sound judgment. His popularity in Piute county is indicated by his election from that county to the state legislature—a position which he now fills.
Mr. Sevy has always been active in church affairs and was called to a mission in Germany, on which he served from 1902 until 1905. He was likewise secretary of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association of Panguitch ward, was teacher in the theology class of the Sevier stake ward and in every way has been an active, able and helpful member of the church. He has been ordained a high priest and was counselor to Bishop W. A. Seegmiller of the second ward of Richfield.
On June 14, 1906, Mr. Sevy was married to Miss Mae Houston, of Panguitch, a daughter of Thomas Houston, whose father was one of the early settlers of Panguitch and was called to settle St. George in pioneer times. Since the earliest days the Houston family have been leading farmers and cattle breeders of the southern district of Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Sevy have an interesting family of six children: Velta, Mary, Jean, J. Lowe, Thomas Houston and Bernice. While the ranch home is in Piute county and Mr. Sevy calls that place home, his family reside in Richfield a large part of the year so that the children can attend school there.
As a lawyer Mr. Sevy was held in the highest esteem by his fellow members of the bar and regret is felt that he has given up active practice, for he held to the highest professional standards and ethics and was a credit to the Sevier county bar. However, in the work which he has chosen he is making steady progress and is contributing in substantial measure to the agricultural development of his section of the state.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 384-385 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Benjamin Cameron, Jr., the newly elected mayor of Panguitch, was born March 18, 1883, in the city which is still his home. His parents were Benjamin and Sarah E. (Allen) Cameron, the former born in Provo, April 20, 1859, while the latter was born in Greenville. Benjamin Cameron, Sr., followed farming and at an early date came to Panguitch, assisting in the development of the town and county. He continued to engage in farming and stock raising for many years, is a stockholder and director of the Garfield Exchange and manager of the Garfield County Telephone Company. He became a member of the High Priests' Quorum and Stake High Council and he has served on the school board. His parents were pioneer settlers of the state.
Benjamin Cameron, Jr., acquired a common school education in Panguitch, after which he spent four years as a student in the Murdock Academy at Beaver and was there graduated in 1903. He followed this with a two years' course in the University of Utah and for some years he was engaged in teaching at Orderville, at Circleville and at Panguitch. In January, 1918, he accepted the management of the Garfield Exchange and continues in this position.

At St. George, on the 27th of August. 1902, Mr. Cameron was married to Miss Mary Ella Batty, who died January 18, 1919. She was a daughter of John and Mary Ann (Duffin) Batty. The former came with his father from England to the new world and through his active business career followed mercantile pursuits but is now deceased. To Benjamin and Mary Ella Cameron were born seven children: La Reta, who was born at Fort Cameron, Beaver, May 24, 1903; Benjamin A., who was born at Orderville, December 2, 1906; Karl, born at Orderville, November 2, 1908; John A., born at Marysvale, March 20, 1910; Fred, born at Circleville, August 18, 1913; Fay Ella, born at Circleville, August 8, 1915; and Deloa, born at Circleville, July 8, 1917. On the 1st of October, 1919, at St. George, Mr. Cameron wedded Effie Cannon, a daughter of David H. Jr. and Camilla (Mason) Cannon. Her father followed stock raising and farming for many years and is now filling a mission in the St. George Temple. Mrs. Cameron after completing her high school education pursued a two years' business course in the Dixie Business College and was for three years employed by the Southern Utah Power Company.

Mr. Cameron is a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and has held several minor offices in the church; is chairman of the stake social organization and from August 22, 1915, until June, 1919, was bishop of the Circleville ward.

In his political views Mr. Cameron is a stalwart republican, recognized as one of the local leaders of his party, and has served as a member of the county and state conventions for several terms. He was elected prosecuting attorney of Garfield and Piute counties, serving from 1905 until 1907 in Garfield county and was appointed prosecuting attorney of Piute county for 1912 and 1913, while election continued him in the office through the two succeeding years. During the period of the World war Mr. Cameron was a member of the Piute County Council of Defense, was chairman of the labor organization, was one of the Four Minute men of Garfield county and handled the Liberty Loan drives in Piute county. His activities thus constituted an important element in war work and he did everything in his power to sustain the interests of the government and promote the welfare of the boys in the field.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 420-421 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Thomas Sevy has been a most useful citizen in the upbuilding and development of Panguitch and Garfield county and is successfully conducting business interests as a farmer and stock raiser. He was born in New Harmony, Utah, October 4, 1867, and is a son of George W. and Phoebe M. (Butler) Sevy. The father, a native of the state of New York, came as a pioneer settler to Utah in 1848 and was married in Spanish Fork. He with others was called to settle New Harmony and later called to settle Panguitch in 1871. For several years he served as bishop in his ward and afterward assisted in the settlement of Bluff in 1880. There he served as presiding elder. In 1886 he returned to Panguitch and soon afterward went to old Mexico, where he remained until called to his final rest.

Thomas Sevy, after completing his education in the public schools, took up the business of raising sheep and cattle when nineteen years of age. and has since been active along that line. As the years have passed he has prospered in his undertakings and now has valuable farming and grazing land. He has specialized in the raising of Merino sheep and shorthorn cattle. His business affairs have been wisely and carefully directed and an analyzation of his success shows that industry and determination have been the basic elements in the attainment of his present prosperity. He is also a director of the Richfield Commercial & Savings Bank at Richfield, is president of the Southern Utah Equitable Company, occupying that position since its organization, and has at the same time been a most active factor in the upbuilding of Panguitch and the surrounding district.

At St. George, in 1886, Mr. Sevy was married to Miss Sarah E. Crosby, a daughter of President J. W. and Sarah P. (Clark) Crosby, her father being one of the most prominent citizens of Panguitch. He with others was called by the church to settle the town of Cowley, in the Big Horn basin of Wyoming, and there passed away in 1915. In 1899 the death of Mrs. Sarah E. Sevy occurred. Six children were born of this union: T. Frank, Blaine E., Pauline and Evadine, who are still living; and Jesse W. and Arthur, both of whom are deceased. In 1900 Mr. Sevy was again married, his second union being with Amy Clark, daughter of A. D. and Mary (Brown) Clark, of Provo, her father a very prominent citizen and much interested in the work of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mr. and Mrs. Sevy have become the parents of eight children, namely: Wendell; V. M.; Mary; Artols; Albert D., and Vera, living, and George W. and Amy, both deceased.
Mr. Sevy is a republican. For four years he filled the office of mayor of Panguitch and for twelve years was a member of the city council exercising his official prerogatives in support of all plans and measures for the general good. When twenty-one years of age he was elected sheriff and was reelected for a second term but resigned in the middle of the term to become a candidate for the state legislature. He was elected and served as a member of the first general assembly of Utah after the admission of the state into the Union and was again elected to represent his district in 1914, becoming an active factor in support of much valuable legislation. His worth as a man and citizen is widely acknowledged. What he has purposed in business he has accomplished. He never stops short of the successful achievement of his plans and has ever recognized the fact that when one avenue of opportunity seems closed he can carve out other paths whereby to reach the desired goal. In the discharge of public duties he has been prompt and faithful, and his capability has been acknowledged in his frequent re-electlons.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 451-453 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Among Garfield county's representatives who are identified with the sheep raising industry in Utah is numbered J. B. Showalter, whose progressiveness in the conduct of his business interests has gained for him substantial success. He is today owner of one of the excellent stock ranches of his part of the state and raises very high grade sheep. He started upon the journey of life in Indiana, July 21, 1867. His parents. Cornelius and Elizabeth (Huddleson) Showalter, were natives of Virginia, where they were reared. The father was a veteran of the Civil war and died in Missouri in 1913 at the venerable age of eighty-eight years.
After acquiring a public school education J. B. Showalter settled in Panguitch in 1887 and has since devoted his attention to the raising of cattle and sheep. He is today the owner of splendid stock ranches in both Garfield and Millard counties and specializes in the handling of Rambouillet sheep. He has been very successful and is today accounted one of Garfield county's most prominent and prosperous men. He has readily recognized and utilized opportunities that others have passed heedlessly by and in the conduct of bis business affairs has displayed that keen discrimination that enables him to use every opportunity to the best advantage. He has become a stockholder in the South Utah Equitable Company, in the Panguitch Cooperative Company, in the State Bank of Garfield and in the Panguitch Telephone & Telegraph Company.

It was at Panguitch in 1887 that Mr. Showalter was married to Miss Blanch Clark, a daughter of Riley and Amanda Clark, who came as pioneers to Utah. They were married at Provo in 1850 and after two years removed to Manti. Seven years later, however, the Indian troubles in that section of the state caused them to return to Provo. Two years later they again went to Manti and three years afterward removed to Dixie, Utah. There they remained for two years and then returned north, settling at Panguitch, where Mr. Clark passed away in 1876. The mother is still living and has now reached the advanced age of eighty-three years. Mr. and Mrs. Showalter have become parents of eight children: James C., who was born August 9, 1890, and married Marie Knowles, by whom he has one child; Victor, born in May, 1895, who married Bertha Sandles; Gay, who was born in July, 1896, and married Thomas Clitheroe; Leah, who was born in July, 1898, and is now the wife of James M. Sargent; Clark, born in July, 1900; Nellie, in May, 1903; Ada, in April, 1909; and Blanch, in December, 1912.

Mr. Showalter's political opinions connect him with the democratic party and he has filled several offices, serving as a member of the county school board, as a member of the city council and for four years as a member of the state live stock board. He is one of the progressive live stock raisers of Utah who has studied closely the conditions here and has shown marked adaptability in selecting his cattle and sheep, while in their care he has utilized the most progressive and scientific methods. His labors have therefore brought splendid results and his opinions are frequently sought by those who wish valuable advice concerning the raising of stock in Utah.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 511 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Hans P. Ipson, bishop of the north ward of Panguitch and a well known resident of Garfield county, was born in Panguitch, May 13, 1877. His father, Niels P. Ipson, emigrated from Denmark to Utah and crossed the plains with the first handcart company in 1856. He married Ingra K. Madsen, who came across the plains with a cattle train in 1862, settling in Salt Lake City, where their marriage was celebrated. Mr. Ipson was the shoemaker of the Utah army that was opposing the entrance of Johnston's army into Salt Lake City in 1857. The troops were later permitted to enter the valley and at once went to Camp Floyd. In the move of 1857 Mr. Ipson went to Manti and later pioneered the way to St. Thomas, known as the "Muddy mission." After seven years, owing to the hardships there encountered, they were permitted to return to Utah. They spent one winter at Mount Carmel and then settled permanently at Panguitch in 1872. Mr. Ipson gave his attention largely to commercial pursuits and was known as "the fisherman of Panguitch Lake." He always took a keen interest in the work of the church and became a member of the High Priests Quorum. He died January 20, 1910, and is survived by his wife, Ingra (Madsen) Ipson, who is now seventy years of age.

Hans P. Ipson supplemented his public school education, acquired at Panguitch, by a year and a half's study at the normal school of Cedar City. As a boy he worked upon his father's farm and in connection with his stock raising interests. After his marriage he started in the business world on his own account, giving his attention to the profession of teaching and also managing a small farm. As the years have passed he has prospered in his undertakings and has become a stockholder in the Garfield State Bank and also in the West Panguitch Irrigation and Reservoir Company.

At Manti, on the 13th of April, 1904, Mr. Ipson was married to Miss Sarah E. Marshall, daughter of Joseph and Alice (Dickenson) Marshall. In the early days the father went to Panaca with his parents; the mother removed to Dixie with her parents. The Marshall family were prominently identified with cattle raising and in 1874 the family home was established at Panguitch. The Dickensons opened the first grist mill at Panguitch and in this town was celebrated the marriage of Joseph Marshall and Alice Dickenson, who remained residents of Panguitch until a few years ago, when they went to Ashton, Idaho. Mrs. Ipson in her girlhood engaged in clerking in the Panguitch Cooperative Store and in 1916, owing to her business experience, opened the Gem Cash Store, which she is now managing and which is proving a successful undertaking. To Mr. and Mrs. Ipson have been born five children: Alice, who was born April 13, 1908; Nello Parl, born May 25, 1911; Ingra, January 6, 1914; and Doyle and Roy M., both of whom are deceased.

Mr. Ipson and his family are faithful followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He filled a mission to the eastern states, going on the 9th of November, 1899, and remaining twenty-six months. During the last thirteen months of that period he was president of the conference, with headquarters at Philadelphia. He has served as superintendent of the Sunday school; president of Seventy; high councilman of Panguitch stake; stake clerk; and at present is bishop of the north ward of Panguitch. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and in 1902 he was elected county treasurer and was appointed to the office of county clerk in 1905 to fill out an unexpired term, while at the following regular election he was elected to the office. He has served for one term as county attorney and for a short term as postmaster and is now serving for the second term as a member of the city council of Panguitch. His life has largely been given to public service along civic lines or for the benefit of the church, and his record is one of continuous helpfulness toward his fellowmen.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 652-653 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Oliver D. Gifford, a merchant of Springdale, who is also closely connected with agricultural interests, having throughout his entire life carried on farming, was born at Manti. Utah, December 10, 1854, his parents being Samuel K. and Lora Ann (De Mill) Gifford. The father, a native of New York, went to Nauvoo, Illinois, in the early days in order to be with the members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, for he had become a convert to that faith. Following the western exodus, he emigrated to Utah and became a pioneer of Sanpete county, settling at Manti. There he engaged in the nursery business and also followed cabinet making. In 1863 he volunteered to go to Dixie and removed to Shonesburg. During the Indian trouble he moved from Shonesburg to Rockville. After peace was restored he returned to Spring- dale, where he made his permanent home. When his sons had become old enough to carry on the farm he turned his attention to cabinet work and to horticultural pursuits. He was active in the work of the church and served as one of the seven presidents of the Quorum of Seventy. He was also a member of the High Priests Quorum and was superintendent of the Sunday school. Both he and the mother are now deceased.

Oliver D. Gifford acquired a common school education at Manti, while his more advanced educational training was received at home under the direction of his mother, who was able to give him instruction beyond what he had received in the common schools. In 1864, when he was but a young boy, he rode to Salt Lake City behind four yoke of oxen with a hayrack load of cotton from Dixie. When twenty years of age he started out in business on his own account and gave his attention principally to farming. In fact he has continued an active factor in agricultural pursuits throughout his entire life and in June, 1916, he established a store at Springdale more for the convenience of the community than for his own interests. This store, however, fills all requirements of the neighborhood, for he carries a. carefully selected line of goods and thoroughly understands the nature of the trade that he must meet. He is likewise a stockholder in the Bank of St. George and in the Intermountain Life Insurance Company and is a very progressive and enterprising business man who in all of his affairs displays sound judgment and keen discrimination.

At Shonesburg, Utah, on the 11th of September, 1873, Mr. Gifford was married to Miss Alice V. Allred, a daughter of John Jones and Mary Y. (Bridgeman) Allred, who were Utah pioneers and became early settlers of Sanpete county, while in 1863 they again cast in their lot with the pioneer residents of Dixie, settling on the Virgin river. Mr. Allred presided over the branch at Shonesburg and did considerable Work in the church and Sunday school. In 1888 he removed to Hatch, Garfield county, and has now passed away. His daughter Alice, as was the custom in those early days, assisted in most of the farm work and owing to the fact that her father was a cripple did more than most girls, helping in the picking of cotton, in dairying and in other farm duties. To Mr. and Mrs. Gifford have been born the following named: William H., born at Shonesburg, October 8, 1875, married Elinor Hepworth and has four children. John J., born October 16. 1877, wedded Fanny Crawford and has eight children. Mary Emily, born May 6, 1879, is the wife of Harold Russell and has four children. Lora Ann, born March 13, 1881. is the wife of Samuel K. Christensen and has eight children. Emeret, now deceased was born November 30, 1882, was the wife of Charles D. John and had three children. Rozett, born February 15, 1884, is the wife of David W. Lennon and has four children. Adelia, born October 24, 1885, is the wife of Daniel Bennett and has six children. Sylvia, born February 9, 1886, is the wife of Alexander Dalley and has five children. Margie, born February 2, 1890, is the wife of Dayton Johnson and has one child. Florence, born May 11. 1892, is the wife of J. B. Fairbanks and has one child. Samuel K., born April 8, 1894, married Althera Gifford and has two children. All of the family were born in Springdale except William H. and John J. who were born at Shonesburg. Three others, Oliver, Sarah Jane and Thatcher, are now deceased.

Mr. Gifford belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was counselor for seven years. He was ordained bishop of Springdale ward in 1894 by Apostle F. M. Lyman and after twenty years in that office was released. He also worked on the Manti and St. George temples. His son John filled a mission of two years to Oregon and Idaho, while the daughter Rozett has been president of the Young Ladies' Association. Mr. Gifford's political endorsement is given to the republican party, and he served as constable at Springdale, but otherwise has neither sought nor filled public office, giving his undivided attention to his business affairs, which, wisely directed, have made him one of the representative residents and substantial citizens of the community.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 693 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

John Edward Steele, connected with the Hub Mercantile & Produce Company of Delta, of which he is the secretary, and identified with other business interests which are an influencing force in the development and upbuilding of Millard county, was born in Panguitch, Utah, in 1872. He was one of the first three children born in that town, his father, Moroni M. Steele, having been one of the first residents there. The father was a native of Salt Lake City, where his parents settled in 1849. He removed first to Parowan and afterward to Panguitch and became a prominent factor in the development and growth of southern Utah. He was a very active and loyal churchman and for thirty-two years was high counselor of the Panguitch stake of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

John E. Steele was educated in the graded schools of Millard county and in the Brigham Young University of Provo. In 1899 he was called to a mission in California, where he served for two years. Upon his return he became manager of the Panguitch Cooperative Company and later turned his attention to farming and dairying. In 1910 he removed to Delta, where he has since resided, and upon locating here he organized the Hub Mercantile & Produce Company, of which he is secretary-treasurer.

He has also acted as agent for the Globe Grain Company and is identified with other business interests. He has large realty holdings in the town and also owns and cultivates large farm properties both in Garfield and Millard counties. In various ways he is thus contributing to the upbuilding and development of the state.
Mr. Steele is widely recognized as one of Delta's most prominent and progressive citizens. He has been the president of the Delta Commercial Club, is the vice president of the Delta State Bank and a director of the Melville Irrigation Company. In a political way he has been trustee of Delta and mayor of the city, and the ordinances which are now in force here were written by him. As president of the Commercial Club he is credited with giving Delta its name, which he selected because of the town's location on the fiats of the Sevier river. He was appointed a committee of one to secure the location of a sugar factory in Delta and succeeded in bringing that important enterprise to the town, thereby increasing the population to the number of four hundred, as with the establishment of the sugar factory many workers came here to secure employment.

In his church work Mr. Steele has served with faithfulness in every position to which he has been called. During his residence in Panguitch he was for years president of the Young Men's Mutual Improvement Association. He also filled a home mission and has been teacher of the high priests class.
In April, 1897, Mr. Steele was married in Salt Lake Temple to Zypher L. Druelle, a daughter of Lewis Druelle, of Salt Lake City and a representative of one of the old pioneer families of the state, one of whom, Osmond Druelle, built on the corner of what is now Temple Square in Salt Lake the cabin that is now one of the treasured exhibits in the church museum. To Mr. and Mrs. Steele have been born the following: named: Melba, Laura Belle, Chlora A., Alton D., Arthur K., John H. and LeRoy V. Like her husband, Mrs. Steele is a devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and belongs to the Young Women's Mutual and is secretary and treasurer of the Ladies Relief Society.

From the period of his earliest connection with Delta, Mr. Steele has proven a most important factor in the upbuilding and development of the town. His aid and infiuence are ever on the side of progress and improvement, and he is working along the line of modern city building, looking beyond the exigencies of the moment to the opportunities and possibilities of the future.

Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical, By Noble Warrum, Charles W. Morse, W. Brown Ewin, Published by S.J. Clarke, 1920 p. 707-708 - Submitted by Robyn Greenlund

Thomas Haycock, a very energetic and progressive man who now follows farming at Panguitch, was born in England, February 28, 1859, his parents being Joseph and Elizabeth (Baugh) Haycock, who in 1866 emigrated to the United States and for three years resided in Pennsylvania before coming to Utah in 1869. They first settled at Wanship and three hears later removed to Greenville, while in 1872 they became residents of Panguitch, then a new settlement. There the father remained except for a few years, when he was at Escalante. Mr. Haycock pursued his education and when about twenty-six years of age he began sheep raising, which he has since followed. He is also connected with the stock commission business, which he is conducting on an extensive scale. He is very energetic and progressive, and his activities have been most wisely and carefully directed, bringing to him a gratifying measure f success. In addition to his live stock commission business he is a stockholder in the State Bank of Garfield and in the Panguitch Equitable Association.

In 1878, in Panguitch, Mr. Haycock was married to Miss Myra Henrie, a daughter of James and Almira Henrie, of Panguitch, who were very prominent people. Mrs. Haycock passed away in 1880, leaving a son, Thomas J., who was born in 1879 and who married Betsy Benson by whom he has three children. In 1884 Mr. Haycock wedded Eliza J. Cooper, a daughter of Eugene and Christie (Gohene) Cooper, formerly residents of Texas but now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Haycock have become the parents of eleven children: Joseph S., who was born December, 4, 1886, and married Alice Judd, by whom he has seven children; Chloe J., who was born January 12, 1889, and is the wife of Miles Anderson; Albert F., who was born January 11, 1891, and married Maggie David, by whom he has two children; Thomas C., who was born January 27, 1893, and married Myrtle Riddle, by whom he has one child; Marion, who was born April 30, 1896, and married Irene Allen, by whom he has one child; Jessie M., born December 18, 1900; Mary E., born March 7, 1906; Hannah D., born April 12, 1908; and Rhody, James G. and Ruth, all of whom have passed away.

Mr. Haycock belongs to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His political views are in accord with the principles of the republican party, and he has been called to fill several offices. He served as city councilman for two terms and was elected mayor of the city for one term. He was likewise deputy sheriff for four years and sheriff for ten years, and his prompt administration of the law made him a real menace to cattle rustlers. He did much to rid the county of such characters, and his record as an office holder has ever been a most commendable one gaining for him the confidence and high regard of his fellow townsmen.

[Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical Volume 2; By Noble Warrum; Publ. 1919; Transcribed by Richard Ramos]

JAMES T. DALY, JR.

James T. Daly, Jr., a jeweler and optician of Panguitch, where he has established a substantial business and has an attractive and well appointed store, was born at St. George, Utah, January 4, 1880, a son of James T. and Ellen L. Hale (Riding) Daly. The father was born in Boston, Massachusetts, August 2, 1858, and when a young man came to Utah, settling at St. George, where he joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latte-day Saints in 1876, being baptized by M. M. Snow. He was a brick maker by trade and later became associated with D. O. Calder, of Salt Lake City, in handling musical goods at Panguitch. At the present time he is engaged in the painting and paper hanging business. He married Ellen L. Hale Riding, who was born at Cedar City, Utah, May 26, 1862, and was baptized b y M. J. Platt in 1871.
James T. Day, Jr., acquired a common school education in Panguitch and in 1904 entered the Stone School of Watch Making at St. Paul, Minnesota, The following year he pursued a special course in the Minneapolis School of Watch making and Optics, being there graduated the same year. Returning to Panguitch, he established a jewelry and optical store in 1906 and as the years have passed he has prospered. He today owns a splendid brick business block and has a good stock of jewelry, optical goods, cut glassware and fancy goods. His sales have reached a substantial figure and his enterprise and close application are bringing to him very gratifying success. He is also a stockholder in the Social Hall Corporation.

On the 24th of November, 1897, Mr. Daly was married to Miss Eliza Frances Callaway, who was born at Panaca, Nevada, a daughter of Levi H. and Anna E. (Hall) Callaway. The father came to Utah in the early days. The mother was the first white child born in Paragonah. Mr. and Mrs. Callaway resided at Panaca, Nevada, and afterward settled at Orangeville, Emery county, Utah, while subsequently they removed to Manti, where the father passed away. The mother is still living in Panguitch. Mr. and Mrs. Daly have become parents of one child, James LaVerne, born to them in Panguitch, November 25, 1900. He is now a student of Hile’s School of Watch Making in San Francisco, California. Mr. and Mrs. Daly adopted Estella Hall, daughter of Charles and Sarah E. Babcock Hall, on the 23d of June, 1908. She was born at Soldiers Canyon, Carbon county, Utah, July 23, 1902.

Mr. Day holds membership in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and is superintendent of the north ward Sunday school and member of the social advisory committee and has served as first vice president of the Utah Association of Optometry. His political allegiance is given to the republican party and he has filled the office of town marshal, while at the present writing he is serving his fourth term as a member of the city council and is chief probation officer of Garfield county. His duties have ever been discharged with promptness and fidelity and his capability is widely recognized. In business circles, too, he has made an enviable name and place by reason of his progressive and thorough reliability.

[Source: Utah since Statehood: Historical and Biographical Volume 2; By Noble Warrum; Publ. 1919; Transcribed by Richard Ramos]