"WILLIAMS, JOHN, farmer, son of Stephen and Emma J., was born in Bristol, England, November9, 1841. The family came to Utah in the fall of '54, crossing the plains in an ex-train under Capt. Richards and located in Salt Lake City. When the general move was made south his parents went to Ephriam and remained there for several years. They died in Emery county, father, Jan 7 1897, mother, Jane, 27, 1807. John lived in Ephriam and Manti and married March 16, 1863, Mary C. daughter of Andrew and Caroline overlade, born November 20, 1945. They have nine living children: David H., Elizabeth c., John S. Mary A., Ithodelia A. Carry M. Ella A., Irvin K. and Edward E. He took an active part in the Black Hawk war serving as First Lieutenant of calvary, and was in the Salina canyon, Circle valley, Green river and other engagements. Was constable of Ephriam for twelve years and appointed magistrate, but resigned on account of business. Served as Sunday-school superintendent two years; bishop's counsel two years, and assisted in builing the St.George and manti temples. He performed a mission to England in '81 and 83 and went to Omahaafter emigrants in '63,with John Sanderson and James Wareham. Is a memeber of the High priest's quorum. In early days he was engaged in freighting and milling and later moved to Mayfield, where he manage the Co-op store. In '94 he came to Emery, where he is notary public and has a farm of 160 acres and is beginning the business of bee culture."

Source: Lever, W, H., History of Sanpete and Emery Counties, Utah: With Sketches of Cities, Towns and Villages, Chronology of Important Events, Records of Indian Wars, Portraits of Prominent Persons, and Biographies of Representative Citizens.FamilySearch Digital Library, Accessed 6/5/2021 [p. 634, Image 727].

Lever, W, H., History of Sanpete and Emery Counties, Utah: With Sketches of Cities, Towns and Villages, Chronology of Important Events, Records of Indian Wars, Portraits of Prominent Persons, and Biographies of Representative Citizens.FamilySearch Digital Library, Accessed 6/5/2021 [p. 634, Image 727].