Near Elmo in Emery County, Utah — The American Mountains (Southwest)
Charles Winder and Caroline Mills
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
1. Charles Winder and Caroline Mills Marker
Charles William “Bill” Winder and Caroline Elizabeth Mills
William was the 1st boy born in Desert Lake, Utah, June 28, 1888, to Charles Henry Winder & Helen Pilling. Grandparents: Thomas Harrison Winder & Hanna Shreeve, John Pilling & Sarah Bedford. He died Jan. 9, 1978
Caroline was born in Ferron, Utah, Feb. 2, 1887 to Henery George Mills & Eliza Ann Horsley. Grandparents: George Henery Mills & Caroline Boxall, John Pickett Horsley & Francis Jane Mills. She died Jan. 6, 1950.
Both buried in Cleveland, Utah
Married Dec. 20, 1906
Sarah Bedford & John Pilling came to Utah with the 9th Handcart Co. in 1860. John Pickett Horsley came to Utah with the 1st ox-team about 1852. William and Caroline home steaded 160 acres on Cedar Mt., Utah; Sec. 12 N 1, Township 19 50, Range 11 E, 1910-1920. They also home steaded 80 acres surrounding this area; S 1/4 NE 1/4, NW 1/4 SE 1/4 - Section 10, Township 17, 50 of Range 10 East S.L. Meridian, 1910-1920. They were the parents of 14 children: Letha, Virl, Mildred, Ada, Arnold, Baby brother buried
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Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 28, 1888.
Location. 39° 21.569′ N, 110° 47.081′ W. Marker is near Elmo, Utah, in Emery County. Marker is on North Desert Lake Road, one mile east of County Route 211, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Elmo UT 84521, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Tithing Granary (approx. 2.6 miles away); First Public Building (approx. 2.7 miles away); Cleveland (approx. 3.9 miles away); Mohrland (approx. 8˝ miles away); Desert Lake-Victor (approx. 8˝ miles away); Hiawatha (approx. 8˝ miles away); Robber's Roost (approx. 8˝ miles away); North Emery High School (approx. 9.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elmo.
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
2. Charles Winder and Caroline Mills Marker
Photographed By Bill Kirchner, September 30, 2018
3. Charles Winder and Caroline Mills Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 176 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 10, 2020, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona.
