McBRIDE, HEBER R. (son of Robert McBride of Rothesay, Scotland, born Nov. 16, 1803, and Margret Howard, born Dec. 21, 1814, at Churchtown, Lancashire, Eng.-married Nov. 25, 1833). He was born May 13, 1843, at Churchtown. Came to Utah Nov. 30, 1856, Martin and Taylor handcart company.

Married Elizabeth Ann Burns July 28, 1868 (daughter of Enoch Burns and Elizabeth Jane McGeth Pierce, married Jan. 11, 1842, Hancock county, III.). She was born Feb. 17, 1851. Their children: Elizabeth Jane b. April 30, 1869, m. Alexander Ririe Jan. 5, 1887; Margarett H. b. March 31, 1871, m. Joseph Bachmand Dec. 8, 1890; Anna Bethsina b. Nov. 24, 1873, m. Frank Biard Dec. 30, 1894; Heber R. b. Aug. 28, 1875; Enoch F. b. July 30, 1877; Orlando b. Jan. 24, 1880, m. Mary Wangsgaard Oct. 8, 1902; Thirza b. April 25, 1882, m. Leroy Fackrell April 24, 1901; Clarence Burns b. July 6, 1884, m. Helen Bennett Dec. 28, 1908; Parley b. June 26, 1886, m. Jeneva Day Nov. 21, 1909; Amber b. Dec. 26, 1888, M. Nels C. Petersen Dec. 9, 1908; Edna b. Jan. 15, 891, m. George Rasmussen Jan. 13, 1909.

Married Elizabeth B. Gould Nov. 24, 1884, Logan, Utah (daughter of Robert Gould and Anna Simpson) , who was born May 27, 1857, in New York. Their children: Elizabeth Elnora (adopted) b. March 20, 1879, m. Christen D. Peterson; Mary Evelee b. July 6, 1887, m. J. Norman Fackrell; Delecta b. June 12, 1895; Ira Robert b. Sept. 10, 1896; Detta Olive b. Nov. 7, 1898; Omer b. Feb. 7, 1901. Family home Eden, Utah.

Assisted In bringing immigrants to Utah In 1865. Veteran Indian war. President 75th quorum seventies; high priest; bishop's counselor.