At the age of 26 William settled in Randolph, Utah, claimed a lot, and was granted lawful ownership of the property in 1871.He was awarded his U. S. citizenship certificate on November 8, 1880.
On January 27, 1872 William married Sarah Ellen Mills. They were parents of twelve children, five of whom died before maturity. Of the survivors, Laura married Edwin T. Pope; Lois married John Kennedy, Jr.; Frances Emma married Joseph Fessler; Benjamin Alfred married Elinor ("Teen") Rees; Mary first married Orin Lee, and later, Harry Spangler; Edward married Pearl Green; and George married Mandy Manesss.
William Baker Gunn worked to provide a living for his family and to build up the Randolph settlement of his day. He also worked on construction of the Mormon Temple in Logan, Utah. His wife was an expert seamstress; quilts and handwork were her specialties.
The information in this Biography was written by Lois Gunn Argyle, William & Sarah's granddaughter, for the book Rich Memories.
At the age of 26 William settled in Randolph, Utah, claimed a lot, and was granted lawful ownership of the property in 1871.He was awarded his U. S. citizenship certificate on November 8, 1880.
On January 27, 1872 William married Sarah Ellen Mills. They were parents of twelve children, five of whom died before maturity. Of the survivors, Laura married Edwin T. Pope; Lois married John Kennedy, Jr.; Frances Emma married Joseph Fessler; Benjamin Alfred married Elinor ("Teen") Rees; Mary first married Orin Lee, and later, Harry Spangler; Edward married Pearl Green; and George married Mandy Manesss.
William Baker Gunn worked to provide a living for his family and to build up the Randolph settlement of his day. He also worked on construction of the Mormon Temple in Logan, Utah. His wife was an expert seamstress; quilts and handwork were her specialties.
The information in this Biography was written by Lois Gunn Argyle, William & Sarah's granddaughter, for the book Rich Memories.
Family Members
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Laura A Gunn Pope
1870–1925
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William Richard Gunn
1872–1876
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Charles Henry Gunn
1874–1876
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George Thomas Gunn
1876–1938
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Frances Emma Gunn Fessler
1878–1925
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Lois Sarah Gunn Kennedy
1880–1942
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John Archibald Gunn
1882–1885
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E.D. Daniel Gunn
1884–1927
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Benjamin Alfred Gunn
1886–1965
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Mary Elizabeth "Nina" Gunn Lee Spangler
1888–1940
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Alonzo Gunn
1890–1891
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Henrietta Gunn
1893–1893
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Vernon Elwood Gunn
1905–1990
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