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Source: Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers

A collection of histories compiled by The National Society of the Sons of the Utah Pioneers.  Produced by The Sons of the Utah Pioneers. Includes names, dates, and other vital information about the lives of Mormon (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) pioneers who settled in Utah.

Original data: Florence C. Youngberg, ed. Conquerors of the West: Stalwart Mormon Pioneers. Vol. 2.

Courtesy of Mardene Dawson

Submitted by Orr Hill 

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Name: George McNiel Beemus

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1837

Birth Place: Louistown, Fulton, Illinois  **(Lewistown)

Parents: Lineus and Martha Amelia Jewel Beemus

Death Date: 15 May 1906

Death Place: Gunnison, Utah

Arrival: 1863, Handcart

Spouse: Margaret Jones

Marriage Date: Aug 1865

Marriage Place: Salt Lake City, Utah

Spouse's Birth Date: 19 Feb 1843

Spouse's Birth Place: Raglan, Wales

Spouse's Death Date: 10 Apr 1890

Spouse's Death Place: Gunnison, Utah

George , after his arrival in the valley by handcart, went on to Gunnison where he settled.
At first they lived in the fort at Fort Wales. He made three trips back East to bring immigrants
to the Valley and then on to Gunnison.

He also brought freight and supplies from Council Bluffs
.
He built a rock home, being a fine rock mason and stone quarrier.

He helped build many of the early homes. He also farmed. He was known as a "water witch,"
able to locate where to sink a well.

He was well liked by the youth of the area, building a swing and doing other things which endeared him to them.

Children:
Mary Martha , b. 6 Sep 1866
George Thomas , b. 25 Aug 1867
Sarah , b. 25 Mar 1869
Harriet Matilda , b. 18 Apr 1870
Diana Elizabeth , b. 28 Sep 1872
John William , b. 29 Oct 1874
Ira Lynus , b. 20 Aug 1875
Charles David , b. 12 Apr 1877
Abram Franklin , b. 29 Feb 1880
Isabell , b. 17 Jul 1882 
Margaret Emily (twin), b. 4 Jul 1885
James Martin (twin), b. 4 Jul 1885