George William Green, the third son of John and Margaret Kirkman Green was born at Elephant Hook, South Africa, May 18, 1841. George received such education as the common schools of that country afforded and as the limited means of the family would permit. He was very studious and acquired quite an extensive knowledge by reading books and papers and by associating with intellectual men and women. As a youth in South Africa he engaged as a freighter and continued in this occupation until he came to America in 1863. At that time he sold his outfit including oxen and wagons in order to help defray the expenses of bringing the family to Utah.
George joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa. He was baptized by Elder William H. Walker, probably along with his brother, James K, in 1854. George's mother, Margaret Green, and all her children except Mary Ann left South Africa for Utah in 1863. Father John Green remained to dispose of the property and settle an estate in the courts for which he was solicitor. He was to come to Utah the following year, but for some reason or other, he never came. He died in Africa in 1883. George and his family sailed from Algoa Bay for America in 1863, on the Ship "Henry Ellis" under the leadership of Elder John Stock, a returning missionary. They traveled 90 days on the ocean. Although they had paid for first class cabin fare, after a few days, everyone was put on rations and there was a near mutiny among the passengers, who had given $100 each for better food. The ship was an old leaky tub that had to be pumped three times a day to keep it from sinking.
The "Henry Ellis" landed in New York on 24 May 1863. They took the train west to St. Joseph, Missouri and went by steamboat to Florence, Nebraska which was only an emigrant camp then. Here they outfitted for the trip across the plains. They left Florence on June 30, 1863 in the A.H. Patterson Company, which was an ox-team company. This company boasted of 200 souls, 50 wagons, and arrived in Salt Lake City on September 4, 1863.
On Monday, July before starting, every accountable person was called by the captain to assemble at the center of the corral, which call was obeyed. The business of this meeting was to get a collection to buy a horse for the captain for use of the company. The vote was carried unanimously. The names of persons who contributed were listed, among them was George Green who contributed 50 cents. On one occasion four Cheyenne Indians drove four head of oxen into camp and offered them for sale. They asked in exchange four double blankets. Captain Patterson, feeling almost sure the oxen had been stolen from members of the Church near Salt Lake City, told the immigrants that if they would supply the blankets, he would see that they were repaid when the oxen were returned to their lawful owners upon reaching Salt Lake City. George gave two white blankets for this purpose. Upon arriving at Salt Lake City, settlement was made to those who had supplied the blankets, as the oxen were owned by members of the church there.
When the family moved to Kaysville, Utah, George W. succeeded in getting a job there as a farmhand for John Forbes. He worked faithfully from early in the morning until late at night, and was rewarded not only with his wages, but also the eldest daughter of his employer. George married Davinia Smith Forbes on June 26, 1865 at the home of Mr. Forbes.
Soon after the marriage, George and Davinia moved to Enterprise, Utah, where George worked on the railroad. It was at this time that the Union Pacific Railroad was being built to connect up with the Southern Pacific. Their first two children were born at Enterprise. After a few years George moved the family back to Layton, Utah about 1870 or 1871. He homestead 80 acres of bench land. The rest of his eight children were born on the farm in Layton. George remained there as a farmer for the rest of his life.
George was an earnest advocate of the free school system and a promoter of education. For a short period one winter he taught school in a room at the home of George W. Adams, a neighbor at Layton. George took an active part in the organization of the 13th school district and in the erection of a brick school house in 1875 which served pupils of the district for a number of years. Several years he served as School trustee and then as chairman and secretary-treasurer of the board. These activities indicate his leadership and the extent to which his advice and counsel on education matters were received by the district. He was always interested in the welfare of the school and devoted much time to advance the system of education and raise the morals of the school to the highest standard. He always recommended to the board the hiring of qualified teachers to instruct and discipline the children. He backed up these recommendations with personal visits to the school to encourage both teacher and pupils. He sponsored many school parties, dances, and entertainment, and was constantly on the watch for new methods and systems of education which would benefit the school and provide more education opportunities for the children.
In politics George W. Green was a staunch Democrat, and as such, took an active part in civic affairs. Several times he was elected as a delegate to the county and state democratic conventions, and at one time served as chairman of the party in the Layton precinct. He was appointed registrar for several terms and for a period of twelve years served as road supervisor under the democratic administration. While in this latter office he did much for the improvement of the roads in the Layton district.
By nature, George was kind, generous, sympathetic, but determined. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a true friend and a honored and respected citizen. No father ever thought more of his children or was more desirous of seeing them succeed. His generosity made his home always open to friends, whether for visits, dances, or social and he gladly and willingly shared what he had with his family and friends.
He taught his children to work and earn their living by honorable means; to be obedient and submissive to authority; and loyal to country and God. He took an active interest in his children and checked on their studies in school, assisting them when necessary with their lessons.
In 1899, George suffered a severe attack of bronchitis and was subsequently confined to his bed for a period of two months. Following this attach he suffered with asthma the rest of his life. Cold weather would oblige him to remain at home and often in bed. The asthma attacks were hard on George. The coughing was spasmodic and wracked his body. After each attack his strength was spent.
George loved his farm and faithful horses. One day George had gone to Layton to get some meat for the dinner meals. He stopped and picked Davina at a home she was visiting. They had only gone about one half mile when George's buggy horse (Old Billy) dropped dead. George got so upset he started coughing and was soon on his knees. Poor George. This was his favorite buggy horse.
In the winter of 1907, George started getting worse. George would spend most of his time in the large Boston rocker with a little grey shawl across his shoulders. After the rest of the family had eaten breakfast, Davinia would then prepare George's breakfast and he would eat it on a tray. The children stood by, hoping that George would leave some toast, which he always did.
George and Davinia's home was a simple home. The kitchen was on the north side of the house. You stepped down two steps from the living room to the kitchen. In the kitchen was a big black stove and tables and chairs. The kitchen floor was of dirt and it was hard as cement. Davinia would sweep it like any other floor and had made large braided rugs to lay down so the floor was warmer. George lived on this farm and died on this farm. His son Reuben Alvin took over the f arm, and Reuben's children were born on this farm.
George died at home about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening on February 11, 1908 at his home in Layton, Utah.
George joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa. He was baptized by Elder William H. Walker, probably along with his brother, James K, in 1854. George's mother, Margaret Green, and all her children except Mary Ann left South Africa for Utah in 1863. Father John Green remained to dispose of the property and settle an estate in the courts for which he was solicitor. He was to come to Utah the following year, but for some reason or other, he never came. He died in Africa in 1883. George and his family sailed from Algoa Bay for America in 1863, on the Ship "Henry Ellis" under the leadership of Elder John Stock, a returning missionary. They traveled 90 days on the ocean. Although they had paid for first class cabin fare, after a few days, everyone was put on rations and there was a near mutiny among the passengers, who had given $100 each for better food. The ship was an old leaky tub that had to be pumped three times a day to keep it from sinking.
The "Henry Ellis" landed in New York on 24 May 1863. They took the train west to St. Joseph, Missouri and went by steamboat to Florence, Nebraska which was only an emigrant camp then. Here they outfitted for the trip across the plains. They left Florence on June 30, 1863 in the A.H. Patterson Company, which was an ox-team company. This company boasted of 200 souls, 50 wagons, and arrived in Salt Lake City on September 4, 1863.
On Monday, July before starting, every accountable person was called by the captain to assemble at the center of the corral, which call was obeyed. The business of this meeting was to get a collection to buy a horse for the captain for use of the company. The vote was carried unanimously. The names of persons who contributed were listed, among them was George Green who contributed 50 cents. On one occasion four Cheyenne Indians drove four head of oxen into camp and offered them for sale. They asked in exchange four double blankets. Captain Patterson, feeling almost sure the oxen had been stolen from members of the Church near Salt Lake City, told the immigrants that if they would supply the blankets, he would see that they were repaid when the oxen were returned to their lawful owners upon reaching Salt Lake City. George gave two white blankets for this purpose. Upon arriving at Salt Lake City, settlement was made to those who had supplied the blankets, as the oxen were owned by members of the church there.
When the family moved to Kaysville, Utah, George W. succeeded in getting a job there as a farmhand for John Forbes. He worked faithfully from early in the morning until late at night, and was rewarded not only with his wages, but also the eldest daughter of his employer. George married Davinia Smith Forbes on June 26, 1865 at the home of Mr. Forbes.
Soon after the marriage, George and Davinia moved to Enterprise, Utah, where George worked on the railroad. It was at this time that the Union Pacific Railroad was being built to connect up with the Southern Pacific. Their first two children were born at Enterprise. After a few years George moved the family back to Layton, Utah about 1870 or 1871. He homestead 80 acres of bench land. The rest of his eight children were born on the farm in Layton. George remained there as a farmer for the rest of his life.
George was an earnest advocate of the free school system and a promoter of education. For a short period one winter he taught school in a room at the home of George W. Adams, a neighbor at Layton. George took an active part in the organization of the 13th school district and in the erection of a brick school house in 1875 which served pupils of the district for a number of years. Several years he served as School trustee and then as chairman and secretary-treasurer of the board. These activities indicate his leadership and the extent to which his advice and counsel on education matters were received by the district. He was always interested in the welfare of the school and devoted much time to advance the system of education and raise the morals of the school to the highest standard. He always recommended to the board the hiring of qualified teachers to instruct and discipline the children. He backed up these recommendations with personal visits to the school to encourage both teacher and pupils. He sponsored many school parties, dances, and entertainment, and was constantly on the watch for new methods and systems of education which would benefit the school and provide more education opportunities for the children.
In politics George W. Green was a staunch Democrat, and as such, took an active part in civic affairs. Several times he was elected as a delegate to the county and state democratic conventions, and at one time served as chairman of the party in the Layton precinct. He was appointed registrar for several terms and for a period of twelve years served as road supervisor under the democratic administration. While in this latter office he did much for the improvement of the roads in the Layton district.
By nature, George was kind, generous, sympathetic, but determined. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a true friend and a honored and respected citizen. No father ever thought more of his children or was more desirous of seeing them succeed. His generosity made his home always open to friends, whether for visits, dances, or social and he gladly and willingly shared what he had with his family and friends.
He taught his children to work and earn their living by honorable means; to be obedient and submissive to authority; and loyal to country and God. He took an active interest in his children and checked on their studies in school, assisting them when necessary with their lessons.
In 1899, George suffered a severe attack of bronchitis and was subsequently confined to his bed for a period of two months. Following this attach he suffered with asthma the rest of his life. Cold weather would oblige him to remain at home and often in bed. The asthma attacks were hard on George. The coughing was spasmodic and wracked his body. After each attack his strength was spent.
George loved his farm and faithful horses. One day George had gone to Layton to get some meat for the dinner meals. He stopped and picked Davina at a home she was visiting. They had only gone about one half mile when George's buggy horse (Old Billy) dropped dead. George got so upset he started coughing and was soon on his knees. Poor George. This was his favorite buggy horse.
In the winter of 1907, George started getting worse. George would spend most of his time in the large Boston rocker with a little grey shawl across his shoulders. After the rest of the family had eaten breakfast, Davinia would then prepare George's breakfast and he would eat it on a tray. The children stood by, hoping that George would leave some toast, which he always did.
George and Davinia's home was a simple home. The kitchen was on the north side of the house. You stepped down two steps from the living room to the kitchen. In the kitchen was a big black stove and tables and chairs. The kitchen floor was of dirt and it was hard as cement. Davinia would sweep it like any other floor and had made large braided rugs to lay down so the floor was warmer. George lived on this farm and died on this farm. His son Reuben Alvin took over the f arm, and Reuben's children were born on this farm.
George died at home about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening on February 11, 1908 at his home in Layton, Utah.
George William Green, the third son of John and Margaret Kirkman Green was born at Elephant Hook, South Africa, May 18, 1841. George received such education as the common schools of that country afforded and as the limited means of the family would permit. He was very studious and acquired quite an extensive knowledge by reading books and papers and by associating with intellectual men and women. As a youth in South Africa he engaged as a freighter and continued in this occupation until he came to America in 1863. At that time he sold his outfit including oxen and wagons in order to help defray the expenses of bringing the family to Utah.
George joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa. He was baptized by Elder William H. Walker, probably along with his brother, James K, in 1854. George's mother, Margaret Green, and all her children except Mary Ann left South Africa for Utah in 1863. Father John Green remained to dispose of the property and settle an estate in the courts for which he was solicitor. He was to come to Utah the following year, but for some reason or other, he never came. He died in Africa in 1883. George and his family sailed from Algoa Bay for America in 1863, on the Ship "Henry Ellis" under the leadership of Elder John Stock, a returning missionary. They traveled 90 days on the ocean. Although they had paid for first class cabin fare, after a few days, everyone was put on rations and there was a near mutiny among the passengers, who had given $100 each for better food. The ship was an old leaky tub that had to be pumped three times a day to keep it from sinking.
The "Henry Ellis" landed in New York on 24 May 1863. They took the train west to St. Joseph, Missouri and went by steamboat to Florence, Nebraska which was only an emigrant camp then. Here they outfitted for the trip across the plains. They left Florence on June 30, 1863 in the A.H. Patterson Company, which was an ox-team company. This company boasted of 200 souls, 50 wagons, and arrived in Salt Lake City on September 4, 1863.
On Monday, July before starting, every accountable person was called by the captain to assemble at the center of the corral, which call was obeyed. The business of this meeting was to get a collection to buy a horse for the captain for use of the company. The vote was carried unanimously. The names of persons who contributed were listed, among them was George Green who contributed 50 cents. On one occasion four Cheyenne Indians drove four head of oxen into camp and offered them for sale. They asked in exchange four double blankets. Captain Patterson, feeling almost sure the oxen had been stolen from members of the Church near Salt Lake City, told the immigrants that if they would supply the blankets, he would see that they were repaid when the oxen were returned to their lawful owners upon reaching Salt Lake City. George gave two white blankets for this purpose. Upon arriving at Salt Lake City, settlement was made to those who had supplied the blankets, as the oxen were owned by members of the church there.
When the family moved to Kaysville, Utah, George W. succeeded in getting a job there as a farmhand for John Forbes. He worked faithfully from early in the morning until late at night, and was rewarded not only with his wages, but also the eldest daughter of his employer. George married Davinia Smith Forbes on June 26, 1865 at the home of Mr. Forbes.
Soon after the marriage, George and Davinia moved to Enterprise, Utah, where George worked on the railroad. It was at this time that the Union Pacific Railroad was being built to connect up with the Southern Pacific. Their first two children were born at Enterprise. After a few years George moved the family back to Layton, Utah about 1870 or 1871. He homestead 80 acres of bench land. The rest of his eight children were born on the farm in Layton. George remained there as a farmer for the rest of his life.
George was an earnest advocate of the free school system and a promoter of education. For a short period one winter he taught school in a room at the home of George W. Adams, a neighbor at Layton. George took an active part in the organization of the 13th school district and in the erection of a brick school house in 1875 which served pupils of the district for a number of years. Several years he served as School trustee and then as chairman and secretary-treasurer of the board. These activities indicate his leadership and the extent to which his advice and counsel on education matters were received by the district. He was always interested in the welfare of the school and devoted much time to advance the system of education and raise the morals of the school to the highest standard. He always recommended to the board the hiring of qualified teachers to instruct and discipline the children. He backed up these recommendations with personal visits to the school to encourage both teacher and pupils. He sponsored many school parties, dances, and entertainment, and was constantly on the watch for new methods and systems of education which would benefit the school and provide more education opportunities for the children.
In politics George W. Green was a staunch Democrat, and as such, took an active part in civic affairs. Several times he was elected as a delegate to the county and state democratic conventions, and at one time served as chairman of the party in the Layton precinct. He was appointed registrar for several terms and for a period of twelve years served as road supervisor under the democratic administration. While in this latter office he did much for the improvement of the roads in the Layton district.
By nature, George was kind, generous, sympathetic, but determined. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a true friend and a honored and respected citizen. No father ever thought more of his children or was more desirous of seeing them succeed. His generosity made his home always open to friends, whether for visits, dances, or social and he gladly and willingly shared what he had with his family and friends.
He taught his children to work and earn their living by honorable means; to be obedient and submissive to authority; and loyal to country and God. He took an active interest in his children and checked on their studies in school, assisting them when necessary with their lessons.
In 1899, George suffered a severe attack of bronchitis and was subsequently confined to his bed for a period of two months. Following this attach he suffered with asthma the rest of his life. Cold weather would oblige him to remain at home and often in bed. The asthma attacks were hard on George. The coughing was spasmodic and wracked his body. After each attack his strength was spent.
George loved his farm and faithful horses. One day George had gone to Layton to get some meat for the dinner meals. He stopped and picked Davina at a home she was visiting. They had only gone about one half mile when George's buggy horse (Old Billy) dropped dead. George got so upset he started coughing and was soon on his knees. Poor George. This was his favorite buggy horse.
In the winter of 1907, George started getting worse. George would spend most of his time in the large Boston rocker with a little grey shawl across his shoulders. After the rest of the family had eaten breakfast, Davinia would then prepare George's breakfast and he would eat it on a tray. The children stood by, hoping that George would leave some toast, which he always did.
George and Davinia's home was a simple home. The kitchen was on the north side of the house. You stepped down two steps from the living room to the kitchen. In the kitchen was a big black stove and tables and chairs. The kitchen floor was of dirt and it was hard as cement. Davinia would sweep it like any other floor and had made large braided rugs to lay down so the floor was warmer. George lived on this farm and died on this farm. His son Reuben Alvin took over the f arm, and Reuben's children were born on this farm.
George died at home about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening on February 11, 1908 at his home in Layton, Utah.
George joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in South Africa. He was baptized by Elder William H. Walker, probably along with his brother, James K, in 1854. George's mother, Margaret Green, and all her children except Mary Ann left South Africa for Utah in 1863. Father John Green remained to dispose of the property and settle an estate in the courts for which he was solicitor. He was to come to Utah the following year, but for some reason or other, he never came. He died in Africa in 1883. George and his family sailed from Algoa Bay for America in 1863, on the Ship "Henry Ellis" under the leadership of Elder John Stock, a returning missionary. They traveled 90 days on the ocean. Although they had paid for first class cabin fare, after a few days, everyone was put on rations and there was a near mutiny among the passengers, who had given $100 each for better food. The ship was an old leaky tub that had to be pumped three times a day to keep it from sinking.
The "Henry Ellis" landed in New York on 24 May 1863. They took the train west to St. Joseph, Missouri and went by steamboat to Florence, Nebraska which was only an emigrant camp then. Here they outfitted for the trip across the plains. They left Florence on June 30, 1863 in the A.H. Patterson Company, which was an ox-team company. This company boasted of 200 souls, 50 wagons, and arrived in Salt Lake City on September 4, 1863.
On Monday, July before starting, every accountable person was called by the captain to assemble at the center of the corral, which call was obeyed. The business of this meeting was to get a collection to buy a horse for the captain for use of the company. The vote was carried unanimously. The names of persons who contributed were listed, among them was George Green who contributed 50 cents. On one occasion four Cheyenne Indians drove four head of oxen into camp and offered them for sale. They asked in exchange four double blankets. Captain Patterson, feeling almost sure the oxen had been stolen from members of the Church near Salt Lake City, told the immigrants that if they would supply the blankets, he would see that they were repaid when the oxen were returned to their lawful owners upon reaching Salt Lake City. George gave two white blankets for this purpose. Upon arriving at Salt Lake City, settlement was made to those who had supplied the blankets, as the oxen were owned by members of the church there.
When the family moved to Kaysville, Utah, George W. succeeded in getting a job there as a farmhand for John Forbes. He worked faithfully from early in the morning until late at night, and was rewarded not only with his wages, but also the eldest daughter of his employer. George married Davinia Smith Forbes on June 26, 1865 at the home of Mr. Forbes.
Soon after the marriage, George and Davinia moved to Enterprise, Utah, where George worked on the railroad. It was at this time that the Union Pacific Railroad was being built to connect up with the Southern Pacific. Their first two children were born at Enterprise. After a few years George moved the family back to Layton, Utah about 1870 or 1871. He homestead 80 acres of bench land. The rest of his eight children were born on the farm in Layton. George remained there as a farmer for the rest of his life.
George was an earnest advocate of the free school system and a promoter of education. For a short period one winter he taught school in a room at the home of George W. Adams, a neighbor at Layton. George took an active part in the organization of the 13th school district and in the erection of a brick school house in 1875 which served pupils of the district for a number of years. Several years he served as School trustee and then as chairman and secretary-treasurer of the board. These activities indicate his leadership and the extent to which his advice and counsel on education matters were received by the district. He was always interested in the welfare of the school and devoted much time to advance the system of education and raise the morals of the school to the highest standard. He always recommended to the board the hiring of qualified teachers to instruct and discipline the children. He backed up these recommendations with personal visits to the school to encourage both teacher and pupils. He sponsored many school parties, dances, and entertainment, and was constantly on the watch for new methods and systems of education which would benefit the school and provide more education opportunities for the children.
In politics George W. Green was a staunch Democrat, and as such, took an active part in civic affairs. Several times he was elected as a delegate to the county and state democratic conventions, and at one time served as chairman of the party in the Layton precinct. He was appointed registrar for several terms and for a period of twelve years served as road supervisor under the democratic administration. While in this latter office he did much for the improvement of the roads in the Layton district.
By nature, George was kind, generous, sympathetic, but determined. He was an affectionate husband, a kind father, a true friend and a honored and respected citizen. No father ever thought more of his children or was more desirous of seeing them succeed. His generosity made his home always open to friends, whether for visits, dances, or social and he gladly and willingly shared what he had with his family and friends.
He taught his children to work and earn their living by honorable means; to be obedient and submissive to authority; and loyal to country and God. He took an active interest in his children and checked on their studies in school, assisting them when necessary with their lessons.
In 1899, George suffered a severe attack of bronchitis and was subsequently confined to his bed for a period of two months. Following this attach he suffered with asthma the rest of his life. Cold weather would oblige him to remain at home and often in bed. The asthma attacks were hard on George. The coughing was spasmodic and wracked his body. After each attack his strength was spent.
George loved his farm and faithful horses. One day George had gone to Layton to get some meat for the dinner meals. He stopped and picked Davina at a home she was visiting. They had only gone about one half mile when George's buggy horse (Old Billy) dropped dead. George got so upset he started coughing and was soon on his knees. Poor George. This was his favorite buggy horse.
In the winter of 1907, George started getting worse. George would spend most of his time in the large Boston rocker with a little grey shawl across his shoulders. After the rest of the family had eaten breakfast, Davinia would then prepare George's breakfast and he would eat it on a tray. The children stood by, hoping that George would leave some toast, which he always did.
George and Davinia's home was a simple home. The kitchen was on the north side of the house. You stepped down two steps from the living room to the kitchen. In the kitchen was a big black stove and tables and chairs. The kitchen floor was of dirt and it was hard as cement. Davinia would sweep it like any other floor and had made large braided rugs to lay down so the floor was warmer. George lived on this farm and died on this farm. His son Reuben Alvin took over the f arm, and Reuben's children were born on this farm.
George died at home about 5 o'clock Tuesday evening on February 11, 1908 at his home in Layton, Utah.
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