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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. 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.
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 married June Boyack 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