Barrus, Emery F., 1865-1937
Biography
Emery Freeman Barrus (1865-1937) was a farmer and member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Emery Freeman Barrus was born September 30, 1865 to Benjamin Freeman Barrus and Lovina Ann Steele in Grantsville, Utah. Emery herded community cattle as a boy and helped his father haul stone for the Salt Lake temple. Emery was educated at the old LDS Academy and married Martha Ann Tolman on September 20, 1888. The two moved to a ranch in Wyoming, where they had six children. In 1899 Emery left on a mission to the Southern States. He farmed and kept a boarding house throughout his life. Emery also served as the Justice of the Peace and the watermaster. He died on April 10, 1937 and was buried in Fairview, Wyoming.
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FamilySearch, via WWW, November 16, 2020 (Emery Freeman Barrus; b. Sep. 30, 1865 to Benjamin Freeman Barrus and Lovina Ann Steele in Grantsville, UT; herded community cattle as a boy and helped his father haul stone for the Salt Lake temple; educated at the old LDS Academy; m. Martha Ann Tolman on Sep. 20, 1888; moved to a ranch in WY; had six children; in 1899 Emery left on a mission to the Southern States; he farmed and kept a boarding house throughout his life; served as the Justice of the Peace and the watermaster; d. Apr. 10, 1937 and was buried in Fairview, WY)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Emery F. Barrus letters and diary
Nine handwritten letters and 6 pages of Elder Emery F. Barrus' journal kept while he served as a missionary for the Mormon Church in the Southern States Mission in 1899. Letters and journal describe both Barrus' travels and attempts to preach the restored gospel, primarily to people of Tennessee and Missouri. Both letters and journal pages are photocopied for patron use. Also included are the funerary program and a newspaper obituary of Ruth Hammond Barrus.