MOWER HENRY (son of Michael Mower and Cathrine Geisinger of Frederick, Md.). Born in 1798 in Frederick. Came to 'Utah In 1851.

Married Mary Amick In 1816 (daughter of John Amick, Sr., of Bedford, Pa.), who was born In 1796. Their children: Catherine; Mahala, m. George Shaw; Leah; Henry, Jr., m. Susan Strong; John, m. Sarah Ann Bidwell; Susan, m. Simeon Cragun; Mary; Ezra; George, m. Emma Bidwell; Hannahette, m. Joseph Bidwell. Family home Bedford, Pa.

Married Lucretia Hupper Feb. 15, 1847 (daughter of William Hupper and Margaret Craig), who was born Sept. 15, 1818, Port Clyde, Maine Their children: Matilda, died; Orson Hyde, m. Margaret Van Valkenberg; Oscar Middleton, m. Elizabeth Beardall; Eliza, m. Rubert Singleton; Lucretia, died; Daliah Jane, m. Seth Hansen.

Married Elmyra Wheeler 1855 (daughter of Levi Wheeler). Their children: Brigham and Heber, died; Henry Levi, m. Sarah Elizabeth Smith; Elmyra, m. William Brower; Joseph, m. Cynthia Mower; Hyrum, died; Michael F., m. Louisa Lewis; Andrew; William, died.

Missionary to eastern states; president high priests quorum. Member city
council of Springville. Farmer. Died April 4, 1878, at Springville.

 
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