People and their place in the History of Lehi M­P

Mackay, Brent Opened the First Arctic Circle In Lehi on State Street in 1953

Malan, Nahum Oscar Created the first private Gas Station in May 1921. It was on the Southeast

Corner of Center and State. Ran a Funeral Parlor at 169 West Main for a short period of time. Purchased the Lehi Commercial and Savings Bank Building and opened a

funeral parlor and crematory at the facility. It was open from 1923­1925. Mallet, Henry

Veteran of the Black Hawk War 1865­67 Manning, J. Dale

First Lehi Fifteenth Ward Bishop 1979­83 Martins, Jessie B.

Lehi Resident who served in the Mormon Battalion 1846­47 Matthews, William

Veteran of the Black Hawk War 1865­67 Maugh, Robert

Member of the Second company of Lehi Militia who were called to Echo Canyon during the Utah War.

Mayberry, Abraham Hired as a Carpenter to help build the Lehi City Park Pavilion in 1900 at

100 North and 500 West McConnell, Elizabeth Gustin

Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51 McConnell, George

Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51 Part of a Brigham Young called Lehi team to go to Winter Quarters and

bring LDS converts to Utah 1861­66 McConnell, Henry

Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51 Part of the Lehi Militia called to defend Fort Limhi against the Indians

March 8, 1858 Member of the Lehi Dramatic Association in 1854.

McConnell, Jehiel Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51 Built a home on the North side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854 Called by Brigham Young to settle Southern Utah in 1853; Released as

second counselor to Bishop Evans. McConnell, William

Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51 McClure, Michael

Bishop Lehi Thirteenth Ward McDowell, John R.

Lehi First Ward Bishop 1974­1974 Lehi Thirteenth Ward Bishop 1974­1978

McKay, Clyde Owner of Fashion Cleaners at 101 West Main. Sold his business to Harold Ellison and Alvin Folkerson in December

1947. Meacham, Jamie Evans

Miss Lehi 1992 Mears, Joel

Lehi City Councilor 1900­1903 Meiling, J.O.

Lehi City Recorder 1928­29; 1934­35 Mellor, Carl

Lehi Elementary 5th Grade Teacher Sego Lily Principal Lehi 14th Ward Bishop 1977­1984 Lehi Businessman­Mellor’s Catering Lehi City Council member Reestablished the Sons of the Utah Pioneers in Lehi

Officer Lehi Sons of the Utah Pioneers. Lehi Historian and Donor to the Lehi City Historical Archives. Member of the Lehi Historical Preservation Commission One of the original members of the Friends of Camp Floyd. Historical Preservationist­”Lehi Hotel” Purchased it with his wife in 1997 Lehi Historical Tour Guide Tour Guide for Israel and the Biblical Areas.

Mellor, Dimple Married Carl Mellor Lehi Businessman­Mellor’s Catering Historical Preservationist­”Lehi Hotel” Purchased it with his husband in

1997 Died in 2013.

Mendenhall, Florence Member of the Lehi Auctus Club.

Mercer, Charles Emmett Born in American Fork Served in World War I. Served at the Quartermaster Fort at Fort Keogh near Miles City in Montana

breaking horses. Discharged in 1919. Married Lehi girl Geneve Evans and moved to Lehi. Purchased the William Yates home at 100 East and 200 North.

Mercer, John Built a home on the west side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854.

Mercer, Julian Correspondent for the Daily Herald for many years writing historical

pieces about Lehi. Member of the Lehi Historical Preservation Commission for many years

and currently. Large donor to the Lehi City Historical Archives. See his writings on the

web pages. Tenth Ward Emergency Preparedness Chairman during the floods of

1982­83.

Member of the Lehi National Guard for many years. Candidate for Mayor of Lehi.

Merrell, George Lehi Militia Group called to Echo Canyon later went to Wyoming to help

Lott Smith antics. Part of the Lehi Militia called to defend Fort Limhi against the Indians

March 8, 1858 Merrill, Fred

Manager of the Plastering for the Lehi Tabernacle. Merrihew, E.C.

Leased the John Beck home in 1890. Lehi Dentist Purchased the property at 72 West Main in 1898 expanding Main Street

from between 100 and 200 West. The property had originally been part of the Anders Peterson homestead. The Dental Office was 18 X 20 foot size. The brickwork was done by Andrew Fjeld and Charles Ohran and were the

probable builders of the Business. He was one of the most trained dentists of the time. He advertised using gas nitrious oxide. He sold the business to Dr. Walter T. Hasler.

Merrihew, Florence D. Florence D. Merrihew was born in Illinois. When eight years old, her parents moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she

received her education in public schools; later attending the Academy of the Sacred Heart, where she studied painting, etc. having made painting and writing of poetry her hobby.

She joined the First Baptist Church of Omaha, when twelve years old, and thereafter was active in social and religious work. She taught in a Mission Sunday School of which her mother was one of the organizers and benefactors, and which later became The Child’s Saving Institute.

Her family moved to Salt Lake where she was a member of the Ladies Literary Club for several years. February 1, 1913 she married H. Bert Merrihew and moved to Lehi.

She was a member of the Athenian club for over thirty years, and served as president, secretary and was treasurer for eight years. She wrote the words for the Club Song entitled, “Our Treasures”. Mrs Harold (Rene) Christensen having written the music, which won first prize from State Federated Clubs.

She was active in Red Cross and civic work; served on the Library Board for several years, designed the fountain in Wines Park, an Athenian Club project, same was erected by committees and club participation.

She passed away July 26, 1947. Merrihew, Harry Bert.

Was born in Des Moines Iowa Received other schooling in Iowa During the history of Lehi, there were several Lehi Drug Stores. Merrihew Drug Store was the second Lehi Drug Store. Harry Bert Merrihew graduated from the Des Moines Iowa Highland park

College of Pharmacy. He arrived in Lehi in 1907 Initially he established his business at 150 West Main. (Garff Building)

This proved unsatisfactory. Three years later in 1910 he purchased the Joyce property at 98 West Main. He built a two­story 40 X 50 foot structure with walls four bricks thick. He converted the upstairs as a lodge room for the Odd Fellows and the

Modern Woodmen of the World fraternal orders. Merrihew had the finest soda fountain in the city’s history. The intricate

walnut cabinet where soda glasses were stored is presently displayed in the Hutchings Museum. This ornate item featured a large arched mirror backdrop and a marble countertop.

February 15, 1913 he married Florence D. Craig of Salt Lake City, Utah. Mr. Merrihew then established a permanent home in Lehi.

On September of 1917, Merrihew sold the Lehi Drug Store to John

Franklin Bradshaw and his brother­in­law Gerald R. Taylor. Merrill, Eva

Charter Member of the Athenian Club in 1909. Merrill, Laurel Hutchings

Charter Trustee Member of the John Hutchings Museum 1956 Millard, Chauncey

Murdered Harlan P. Sweat freighter from New Hampshire near Saratoga on 11 December 1868.

Miller, Clifford Ran the Royal Theater from 1928 with his father until his fathers death in

1950. Cliff ran the Royal Theater from 1950 until his retirement in 1976. He was

involved in the Royal Theater for nearly 50 years. Miller, Elmer

Lehi High School Principal 1918­1920 Miller, John Clifford

John Clifford Miller was born February 11, 1909, a son of John H. Miller and May Openshaw Miller at Mammoth, Utah.

As a young boy, Cliff operated the machines in his father’s theater and has been in the Theater business ever since that time.

He married Thelma Read, daughter of Dr. H. R. Read and Maud Curry, and to them were born four sons, Read, Dale, Neil and Craig.

In 1925, he and his family moved to American Fork, Utah, three years later they moved to Lehi where they have lived ever since.

Cliff was a director in the Lehi Lions Club for four years, and president of the Lions Club in 1949.

Since moving to Lehi, and taking over the Royal Theater, which was formerly operated by the Old People’s Cooperative, the Millers have remodeled and built the Royal Theater until it is now one of the most modern and best equipped theaters in Utah County.

Manager of the Royal Theater, Lehi, Utah from May 1929, until the present time,

Miller, John H.

Purchased the Royal Theater in 1928 and ran the Theater with his son Cliff until his death in 1950. He turned it over to his son.

Miller, William A. Lehi North Stake Presidency 1983­ President Utah National Parks Council Boy Scouts of America Lehi Dentist

Miner, Bonnie Larsen Founding Member of the Lehi Serimpian Club in 1949

Mitchell, Beverly Charter Member of the Letitian Club 1952

Mitchell, Dale Lehi Seventh Ward Bishop 1983­84 Lehi Eighteenth Ward Bishop 1984­1989

Mitchell, David Richard David Richard Mitchell, was born in American Fork, Utah, August 10,

1888. He received his elementary education in American Fork, high school and

college at Brigham Young University He graduated in 1911, and has done graduate work at Chicago, Brigham Young University and Utah.

He moved to Lehi in 1920, served eighteen years as principal. Lehi High School Principal 1921­1939

Superintendent of Alpine School District since 1938. He has served in the Stake Mutual and Sunday School boards in North

Sevier, Alpine and Lehi Stakes. Lehi Boy Scout Commissioner from 1921 until 1929. Secretary of the Mitchell Hollow Irrigation Company. President, and also secretary of the Utah High School Athletic Association. Member of the National High School Rules committee twelve years, President and Charter Member of the Lehi Lions Club. On the Board of Directors of Timpanogos Knife and Fork Club. Director of the State Bank of Lehi. Mr. Mitchell married Miss Martha Glazier, daughter of Charles Albert and

May Smoot Glazier of Provo, June 10, 1914.

They have four children; all have completed requirements for Bachelors or Masters Degrees from various universities.

Molen, Frank Veteran of the Black Hawk War 1865­67 Lehi Militia Group called to Echo Canyon later went to Wyoming to help

Lott Smith antics. Member of the Lehi Militia Group that fought in the Tintic War 1856 Part of the Lehi Militia called to defend Fort Limhi against the Indians

March 8, 1858 Molen, Wesley

Lehi Militia Group called to Echo Canyon later went to Wyoming to help Lott Smith antics.

Part of the Lehi Militia called to defend Fort Limhi against the Indians March 8, 1858

Monson, Jetta Charter Member of the Letitian Club 1952

Morgan, J. Rulon Lehi City Attorney 1946­47

Morton, J.B. Lehi Councilor 1861­62

Morton, Joyce Charter Member of the Letitian Club 1952

Moorehead, Elizabeth Thomas Her husband, 2 children and a brother died coming across the plains. Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51 She married Samuel White and the moved to Cedar Fort Moved to American Fork when the soldiers came to Camp Floyd. Called to move to Smithfield. Was the first Relief Society President of Smithfield.

Moorehead, Preston Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51

Mulliner, Samuel Tanner and a Shoemaker by trade.

Settled in Salt Lake in 1850 Purchased a grist Mill in American Fork and had carding mill and a sugar

cane mill making molasses. Mulliner Mill is built and completed by the Mill Pond in 1858. Resided in Lehi the rest of his life.

Murdock, George W. Created Murdock Resort on Utah Lake May 30, 1891.

Murdock, John Sr, Built a home on the south side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854.

Murdock, John R. Family settled in Lehi in 1851 Built a home on the south side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854. Brought first Apple and Peach Trees to Lehi with James W. Taylor and

John R. Murdock in Spring 1855 Served as Lehi Alderman 1854­55 Lehi’s 3rd Mayor 1861­1862 Served in the Mormon Battalion 1846­47 Sent by Brigham Young to help ill fated Handcart companies in November

1856. Led eleven parties from Lehi to bring LDS converts to Utah 1861­1866 Held the record of crossing the plains in 15 days. Called by Brigham Young in 1864 to be Bishop of Beaver, Utah. He

moved from Lehi to Beaver. Served as Beaver Bishop from 1864­1877 Beaver Stake President 1877­1891 Served 8 terms in the Territorial Legislature Served 1 term in the State Legislature Established the Murdock Academy in Beaver; a branch of the Brigham

Young Academy. Beaver county Probate Judge Colonel in the Beaver County Military District. Buried in Beaver, Utah.

Murdock, Orrice Served in the Mormon Battalion 1846­47

Family settled in Lehi in 1851 Built a home on the south side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854.

Musser, Mary White Member of the first settlement of Lehi at Sulphur Springs Winter 1850­51

Myers, Joel Lehi City Councilor 1894­95

Naegle, John Conrad Lehi Resident who served in the Mormon Battalion 1846­47 Settled the Cold Spring area when he first came to Lehi in 1854 Made fortune from Gold Mines in California Member of the Mormon Battalion Purchased the Saratoga area in 1854 Sold the parcel of ground for the Relief Society Hall in 1880 at 212 West

Main. Lehi Councilor 1861­62

Nattress, David E. Lehi Fourth Ward Bishop 1989­

Neil, John Member of the Lehi Dramatic Association in 1854.

Neilson, Lynette Schow Lehi Studentbody President 1979 Lehi Bank Teller First Security Bank and Central Bank

Nielson, Connie Kirkham Married Glen Nielson Purchased the Home and Business at 35­45 West Main.with her husband Opened Genie Scarf in the 60’s Changed the Business to This and That in November 1970 Now operates two “Bridal Centers”­ one in Provo and one in Lehi Celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Business in 2013 Served as Lehi State Young Women President Served as Chairman of the Lehi Historical Preservation Commission and

on the committee. Served on the commission that restored the Union Pacific Railroad Depot.

Served as President of the Lehi Chamber of Commerce. Large donor to the Lehi City Historical Archives.

Nielson, Donald V. Lehi First Ward Bishop 1974­1980

Nielson, Gary Owner and Operator of Colonial House from 1979­2010.

Nielson, Glen Purchased the Home and Business at 35­45 West Main. 1956­1959 he was a barber at Hotel Utah and the Regal Barber Shop. Opened Glen’s Barbershop at 35 West Main on 14 February 1959 Cut hair there until 1969 Opened a Wig business in Salt Lake City in the fall of 1969. Glen’s Barbershop closed down in 1970.

Nielson, Marilyn Anderson Accomplished Piano and Organist. Recorded an album of Piano Music. Headed the committee for the David Evans statue that is the Legacy Park. Director of the Lehi City Senior Citizens for many years. Officer of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers for many years.

Nielson, Vernon K First Lehi Seventh Ward Bishop 1952­1958

Norberg, Lester M. Lehi Fourth Ward Bishop 1945­1948

Norris, Kenneth Jr. Owner Western Tac and Togs Works for the Lehi Power Department Lehi City Historical Archives Board 2014­

Norris, Robin Smith Owner Western Tac and Togs Works as a Dental Hygienist Lehi City Historical Archives Board 2014­

Norton, David Built a home on the North side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854

Norton, Henry

Built a home on the North side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854 Part of the Lehi Militia called to defend Fort Limhi against the Indians

March 8, 1858 Lehi City Councilor 1861­62

Norton, John Wiley. Built a home on the North side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854 Chairman of the Mason work for the Lehi Meeting House 1855­60 with

Mr. Howe. Lehi City Alderman 1856­1858; 1861­62 Lehi City Councilor 1859­60; 1865; 1876 Lehi City Attorney 1869­76 Lehi Militia Group called to Echo Canyon later went to Wyoming to help

Lott Smith antics. Norton, Isabell

Member of the Lehi Dramatic Association in 1854. Nostrum, Jennie W.

One of the first Organists in Lehi. Played for church meetings in the Lehi Meeting House.

Ohran, Charles Contractor with Andrew Fjeld for the North Branch Meeting House at 500

West 1200 North in 1894. In 1898 Contractor with Andrew Fjeld for the E.C. Merrihew Building at

72 West Main. The beautiful brick work is still there Olmstead, Harold K.

Born in Lehi in 1894 Enlisted in the Air Force on January 20, 1917 Casualty of World War I­Died in a plane crash in 1919.

Olmstead, Loren Veteran of the Black Hawk War 1865­67

Olmstead, Phillip Family settled in Lehi in 1852 Built a home on the North side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854

Olsen, Arlene

Purchased the Cooperative building at 197 East State in 1967 and established Outpost Antiques.

Purchased the Comer Building and the Evans Cafe and moved Outpost Antiques to Main Street (116 West Main) in 1984.

Married Wallace Olsen Olsen, Wallace

Purchased the Cutler Mansion and restored the beautiful home. Purchased the Cooperative building at 197 East State in 1967 and

established Outpost Antiques. Purchased the Comer Building and the Evans Cafe and moved Outpost

Antiques to Main Street (116 West Main) in 1984. Olsterloh, Carl

Opened Senate Shooting Gallery and Amusements in the Senate Building in 1898. It lasted just a short time.

It was at 169 West Main Street Otterson, Nels

Sheepherder west of Lehi. Otterson, P. Hugh

Bishop Lehi First Ward 1962­1968 Lehi City Councilmember 1954­65 Opened Gateway Furniture store in 1953 at 189 West Main.

Packer, Nathan Built the First Mill at the Mouth of American Fork Canyon in December

1851 Palmer, Donald S.

First Lehi Eleventh Ward Bishop 1973­1979. Helped on the Eagle Project of Jay D. Hadfield who built a Map, Blueprint

and Plan Holder for the Lehi Historical Archives. Parker, Teddy B.

Bishop Lehi Sixth Ward 1959­1966 Partridge, CharlesBuilt a home on the west side of the Old Lehi Fort in

1854. Partridge, Jonathan

Sent by Brigham Young to help ill fated Handcart companies in November 1856.

Pearce, David Veteran of the Black Hawk War 1865­67

Pearson, Sarah A. Charter Member of the Athenian Club in 1909.

Peck, Beda Married N.S. Peck Member of the Lehi Parade Committee for many years. Founding Member of the Lehi Dance Set in 1948. Served as the Decoration

Chairman. Peck, Bruce

Opened the Pacesetter Clothing Store at 101 West Main in 1971. Peck, E. Jay

Lehi City Attorney 1973­75 Peck, Elwyn V.

Lehi Eleventh Ward Bishop 1979­1983 Peck, Clay

Bishop Lehi First Ward Peck, Kenneth N.

Bishop Lehi Eighth Ward 1987­ Lehi Studentbody President 1966

Peck, Lilith Founding member of the Lehi Auctus Club in 1939

Peck, N.S. Owner/Operator of the Pecks Building Supply Founding Member of the Lehi Dance Set in 1948. Served as the Decoration

Chairman Peck, Rialeen Berry

Born in 1962 Lifelong Lehi Resident Married Cole Peck in 1982. Lehi Business owner with her husband Cole where she served as secretary

out of her home. Long time Primary Worker Secretary of the Lehi High School Booster Club for many years. Died October 2013.

Peet, Don Secretary of the Lehi Civic Improvement Association 1972­2004 Grand Marshal Lehi Roundup 1994

Peet, Fawn Grand Marshal Lehi Roundup 1994

Penrod, Cloyd Businessman Penny’s In Lehi Opened Penny’s 5­10­25 cent Store at 106 West Main in April 1948. Expanded Pennys to have a Toyland Store next door in 1953. Lehi City Fire Chief 1958­65

Peterson, Ada Founding Member of the Lehi Serimpian Club in 1949.

Peterson, A. Kent Lehi Ninth Ward Bishop 1978­1983

Peterson, Alma M. Lehi City Council Member 1946­47 Built the Jameson Bakery at 35 West Main in 1946

Peterson, Anders In 1862, homesteaded the property between 100 west and Center street on

the north side of the road. They built their original adobe one room building on the site of 72 West

Main Street. This was one of the earliest Lehi adobe homes. Peterson Andrew A.

Came to Lehi in 1862 from Sweden. Lehi City Councilor 1880; 1883­90; 1896­97; serving six terms Served 12 years on the School Board Served on the Lehi Water Board Served two years as general watermaster Served 4 years as a Lehi Policeman

Was one of the first stockholder of the Lehi Union Exchange Served as a Directors of the Peoples Co­op. Served 31 years as the President of the Illir Scandinavian Saints of Lehi. Owned the Property on the Southwest corner of Main and Center Street. First built a five room adobe home on the site. Built the current home at 45 West Main in 1889. His property was the gathering place for the Scandinavian Saints. They

had a flowing well, apple trees, and places to sit and eat. Peterson, Andrew

Born December 5, 1865, the son of Andrew A. Peterson and Mary Ann Pherson Peterson.

He helped his father in the farm and with the sheep while a boy, and later in early manhood he had a sheep herd of his own.

He sold his sheep and built a home in the southward part of Lehi City. He married Sarah Emma Webb October 28, 1891 in the Manti Temple. He was a director of the Lehi Irrigation Company. His vocation in life was farming. He died April 19, 1923 at his home in Lehi

Peterson, Andrew F. Fought in the Utah War at Echo Canyon Came to Lehi during the move south Lehi became his home during his journey south.

Peterson, Arthur Janitor at the Lehi High School for many years.

Peterson, Berl Chief of Police 1963­81 Police Chief for 18 years. Acted in many Melodramas in Lehi productions. Became regular police officer until his retirement in 1988.

Peterson, Bert Founding Member of the Lehi Dance Set in 1948. Served as the

Arrangements Chairman. Peterson, Canute

Led first expedition to Lehi and surveyed area in 1850 Family settled in Lehi in 1851 Built a home on the west side of the Old Lehi Fort in 1854. Made the first water ditches in Lehi. Became Counselor to Bishop David Evans Member of the First Lehi Library Association 1865 On the first boat wreck on Utah Lake and had to swim to shore. May 1851 Served as Lehi Alderman 1863­1866 and Lehi Counselor 1859­1860. Lehi City Treasurer 1863­66. Called by Brigham Young to settle Ephraim in 1867 Called as the Bishop of the Ephraim Ward in 1867 Called as the First Sanpete Stake President. In 1870 called as the Mission President of Scandinavia

Peterson, Charlotte Emma Webb Daughter of William and Harriet Grace Webb was born May 31, 1869, in

Lehi, Utah. She helped her mother in the making of straw hats, sitting for hours

splitting the straws while her mother did the braiding. She married Andrew Peterson, October 28, 1891, in the Manti Temple. She was the mother of six children: Andrew William (married Inez

Hammer), Virgil Hyrum (married Leota Taylor), Lavern (married Leon S. Taylor, Lavern died November 23, 1925, leaving one daughter, Elaine.), Lester (married Gladys Phillips), Ernest (married Zella Davis), and Pearl (married Marion L. Thomas).

She died July 26, 1930, faithful in the gospel. Peterson, Chester M. B.

Born in 1903 in Lehi Carpenter by Trade Gifted work in cabinetry. Helped build the Lehi Fifth Ward Church and did a lot of the beautiful

woodworking of that church. Did a lot of the cabinet work on the Lehi Tabernacle and is known for the

beautiful work he did.

Head maintenance man at Camp Williams during World War II. Died in 1948.

Peterson, Dale Longtime Lehi Blacksmith Director Lehi Civic Improvement Association 1959­85. Grand Marshal Lehi Roundup 1989

Peterson, Dan W. Lehi High School Principal 1955­1958 Superintendent Alpine School District

Peterson, Don A. First Finnish Missionary from Lehi. 1949­1951 Lehi City Councilmember 1958­1969

Peterson, Doris Founding Member of the Lehi Serimpian Club in 1949. Grand Marshal Lehi Roundup 2006

Peterson, Ernest Lehi City Councilmember 1940­43

Peterson, Fred Lehi City Councilmember 1936­37

Peterson, Frieda Established the S&P Store at 189 East State in one of the old Cooperative

buildings in 1959 with Ruby Southwick. Peterson, George S.

Lehi City Judge 1935­37; 1950 Lehi City Councilmember 1932­35 Elected to the State Legislature 19500

Peterson, Hannah C. Came to Lehi in 1869 Married Andrew F. Peterson in 1869 Married Andrew F. Peterson in 1869 Set up as Relief Society President in 1907. Married John J. Jones in 1897.

Peterson, Inez

Lehi City Treasurer 1934­43 Peterson, Jared

Director Lehi Civic Improvement Association Peterson, LaDeane Prior

Charter Member of the Letitian Club 1952 Peterson, LuDean Bushman

Secretary Lehi Elementary for many years. Married Ronald C. Peterson Mother of 4 children Vice President of Lehi High School in 1943­44.

Peterson, Marie Grand Marshal Lehi Roundup 1989

Peterson, Marna Married to Anders Peterson. In 1862, homesteaded the property between 100 west and Center street on

the north side of the road. They built their original adobe one room building on the site of 72 West

Main Street. This was one of the earliest Lehi adobe homes. Peterson, Mary Ann Pherson.

Married Andrew A. Peterson in Germany Walked the entire way across the plains Arrived in Lehi October 1862 Lived with her husband at 45 West Main Street..

Peterson, Mary Long time officer and member of the Daughter of the Utah Pioneers Married to Vere Peterson Was a Pink Lady for many years.. Member of the Olympian Club

Peterson, Mathias Veteran of the Black Hawk War 1865­67 Lehi City Council Member 1906­1909

Peterson, Paul Grand Marshal Lehi Roundup 2006

Peterson, Rebecca Leota Taylor Born in Lehi Attended the Thurman School Married Virgil H. Peterson on September 3, 1919 in the Salt Lake Temple Beautiful singing voice. She sang in all choirs and groups. She was the mother of six children She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She served as President of the Relief Society of the Lehi Fifth Ward in

1947. She sang at over five hundred funeral services in Lehi. She was a choir director in ward and stake choirs and served in leadership

of these choirs. She served as a Kindergarten Teacher in the Lehi Sunday School.

Peterson, Ronald C. Lehi Planning and Zoning Committee for many years Lehi Board of Adjustments Committee for many years. Lehi Fifth Ward Bishopric Worked for E.N. Webb Jewelers for many years.

Peterson, Thomas L. Lehi Fourth Ward Bishop 1923­1926

Peterson, Valno Lehi Elementary Janitor for Many years.

Peterson, Vere LaMont Lehi Fourteenth ward Bishop

Peterson, Virgil H. Born in Lehi on December 13, 1894 Served a mission to the Northern States Served as a Home mission and as the Stake Mission President. Served as Bishop of the Lehi Fifth Ward 1927­1928 Member of the first Lehi Stake Presidency 1928­1947 President of the Lehi Stake High Priests Quorum. Life Long Farmer. Life Long Democrat

Grand Marshall Lehi Roundup 1966 Chairman of the Lehi Coordinating Council for many years. Utah State Legislature Lehi City Councilmember 1934­37; 1948­53 Spoke at over 800 funerals Initial Member of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers Officer of the State Mormon Battalion Association President Utah State Beet Grocer’s Association Director and President of the Lehi Irrigation Company for over twenty

years. Lehi City Planning Board Utah County Planning Board Farm Security Board Member Lehi War Rations Board during World War II Served on the Board of Directors Hutchings Museum

Peterson, Zella Member of the Lehi Liahonian club.

Phelps, Richard L. Lehi Third Ward Bishop

Phillips, Jane Zada Webb Piano Teacher for many years Founding Member of the Lehi Liahonian Club in 1943 Born July 19, 1920 in Lehi Married Jean Phillips in the Salt Lake Temple on September 6, 1939 Mother of 3 daughters Vice President of Lehi High School 1937­38 Graduated from Lehi High School in 1938 where she was active in Music

and Drama. She worked at the Lehi Cannery 1937­38 Worked at Taylor Brothers Department Store in Provo in 1938­39 Most of her service in the church was as organist in some organization and

Choir and and auxiliary chorister. Phillips, Jean Lauper

Born in 1915 in Lehi Graduated from Lehi High School in 1933 Farmed during the great drought of 1934­35 Rancher in Riverside in 1935 President of the 68th Quorum of the Seventy in 1938 at the age of 23. Farmer and Stock Rancher Raised and Trained fine saddle horses. Organized the Lehi Riding Club in 1942 with 5 other men. Built a home on First East in Lehi.

Phillips, Larry Wayne Born in 1943 in the Old Lehi Hospital Joined the National Guard in Lehi when he was 19 years. Served for over 40 years. Died in 2013

Pickle, Hannah Ran a private school from her home in the 1800’s. It was located where the Lehi Memorial Building is now. One of the first Organists in Lehi. Played for church meetings in the Lehi

Meeting House. Pierce, Stephen H.

One of the three fiddlers who led the first parade of Lehi on the 24th of July 1854.

His group also played that night in the Log Schoolhouse for a dance. The string trio played cotillion, jig, and quadrille music for dancing.

Player, Carolyn Lehi City Councilmember 1990­93 Officer of the Lehi Chamber of Commerce Longtime Lehi Bank employee working for three different banks.

Pope, Arnold C. Bishop Lehi 10th Ward 1972­74 Lehi Utah Stake Presidency 1968­1974 Lehi City Council Member 1978­81

Powell, Arthur T.

Opened the Lehi Block Plant in 1945 with Edward S. Fox. Powell, Benjamin

Purchased the old adobe home from Anders and Marna Peterson home from their son John in 1886.

Sold the property to Eva Seabright in 1898, Powell, Betty

Member of the Lehi Liahonian Club Powell, Esther Ann Ashton

Born in Lehi in 1856 Married Thaddeus Powell Card spun Wool in thread and made cloth. Provided for cloth for her family and others.

Powell, James Q. Came to Lehi in 1856 First to sheep in Utah and Lehi Successful sheep and cattle rancher.

Powell, James T. Lehi City Councilor 1875­76; 1879­80

Powell, Leland Lehi City Recorder 1938­46; 1948­50 Lehi City Judge 1950­65 Died as a Lehi City Judge Purchased the property at 101 West Main in 1913. Owned the property for 35 years. Opened Leland Powell Grocery Store on this site.

Powell, Mac Lehi City Fire Chief 1994­95

Powell, Mary A. Wife of Benjamin A. Powell Sold their property at 72 West Main to Eva Seabright in 1898

Powell, Maxine Van Wagoner Founding Member of the Lehi Liahonian Club in 1943.

Powell, Norma Price

Member of the Olympian Club Powell, Thaddeus

Went into the Sheep Business in 1872. He owned between 2,000 and 4,000 sheep.

Bought the Mulliner Mill property in 1884 Sold the Mulliner Mill property for the Lehi Sugar Plant Lehi City Councilor 1894­95 Director Lehi Commercial and Saving Bank 1893­1900.

Powell, Thomas James Born in Lehi in 1893 Enlisted September 5, 1918 into World War I Casualty of World war I­died of pneumonia in California.

Powell, Wayne Lehi Seventh Ward Bishop 1858­1868

Powell, William G. Served as Bishop of the Lehi Fifth Ward 1988­ Lehi Businessman­ Powell’s Service station and Auto Repair

Powers, Ora Operated Powers Shoe Store with her husband Tom until their retirement in

January 1977. Powers, Thomas

Thomas Powers was born December 9, 1895 in Park City Utah, the son of Thomas Power and Naomi Tictcomb

He moved to Lehi with his parents when a baby. His mother died when he was five years old. His father died five years later. He lived with his sister, Nellie Davis.

He graduated from Lehi High School in 1916. He took a business course at Brigham Young University. He worked for the Utah­Idaho Sugar Co. and the Utah Banking Co.. He went in the army of World War I, and served overseas on the Argonne

front and in Belgium. He worked for the People’s Co­op after he returned from France. Lehi City Treasurer 1920­21

Lehi Civic Improvement Association Organizer and first Vice President 1941­1946 and 1948­1960. Director in 1947.

Lehi Businessman running Powers Shoe Store which was in business from 1921 until his retirement in January 1977.

Powers was affectionately known as the Mayor of Main Street because of his gregarious charm

He has been active in the American Legion, being a charter member. He is also a charter member of the Lehi Lions Club. He has served as secretary, and treasurer of the Old Folks Committee for

twenty years. He is now serving his second term as a member of the Board of Education

of Alpine School District. He has been a member of the Lehi Fire Department for twenty­seven years

and has been the fire chief for sixteen years­Lehi City Fire Chief 1934­51. He married Ora Frampton of Pleasant Grove, Utah, June 5, 1929, in the

Latter­day Saint Temple and they have two children: Reta and Ralph. Pratt, Parley P.

First person to explore and navigate the waters of Utah Lake by Lehi. Dec. 1847

Explored around Lehi, over to Cedar Valley, West Mountains, and over to Tooele Dec. 1847.

Price, Carma Gray Charter Member of the Letitian Club 1952 First President of the Leity Club founded in 1956.

Price, Dale Lehi High School Principal 1959­1980 Lehi Second Ward Bishop Member of the Lehi City Bicentennial Committee in 1976.

Price, Leland In February 1938, opened the Peoples Store which later became the

People’s Market with Armond Webb and Lowell Brown at 173 East state in the Old Cooperative Building.

Price, Leland George

Lehi Sixth Ward Bishop 1966­1970 Lehi First Tenth Ward Bishop 1970­72 Lehi Businessman Owner Price Brothers Market­Started in 1945

Price, Rex T. Lehi Twelfth Ward Bishop 1979­1984 Lehi Businessman Owner Super Quality Market

Price, Roger Opened a Barbershop at 60 West Main from 1948­1951

Price, Terry Hunter Lehi Veteran killed in the Vietnam War 1971.

Price, William J. Lehi Businessman and owner Price Brothers Market­Opened it in 1945. Lehi Second Ward Bishop 1969­1972

Prior, Dean Dean Prior, former mayor of Lehi City, was born in Spanish Fork, Utah,

September 4, 1903, of pioneer parentage. He was educated in the public schools of Spanish Fork. He attended the Brigham Young University graduating in 1929, and

coming directly to Lehi to teach. Lehi Football Coach for 25 Years. He also served as the Basketball coach and initiated wrestling at the High

School.. Lehi High School Civics and Government teacher for 39 years 1929­1969 President of the Lehi Civic Improvement Association 1965­70 Director of the Lehi Civic Improvement Association 1947­1964 Lehi’s 28th Mayor 1940­43; 1946­47; As mayor initiated the Lehi Civic Improvement Association. Mayor of Lehi during World War II. He served three terms. 1940­43;

1946­47. A water purification system was installed. The old power plant was exchanged for the power company’s distribution system, many miles of oil surfaced roads constructed. A sewer plan and survey were made. The ordinances of Lehi were revised, and other worthwhile community activities were sponsored.

He served two terms as director of Utah Municipal League. During Mayor Pryor’s first term, the problem of unemployment and public

work was serious, as the city sponsored state work projects. Organized the Civil Defense preparations; Air raids and “blackouts” were

practiced. Lehi correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune. President of the Lehi Lions Club Directed the Lehi Community Recreation department for fifteen years. Served in the Utah State Legislature 1965­66 Elected again to the Utah State Legislature in 1971. He died while in

office. Governor Calvin Rampton spoke at his funeral. He marriedLaRuek in June 1929, and brought his bride to Lehi, where they

have made their home since, with two children blessing the union, LaDeane and Keith.

Pulham, Marvin Director of the Lehi Civic Improvement Association 1972­80