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Wardle, George, one of the original pioneers of Utah, was born Feb. 3, 1820, in Chedelton parish, Staffordshire, England, a son of Ralph Wardle and Ann Allen. He was baptized by Wm. Knight in 1839, emigrated to America in 1842, went to Nauvoo and with the exiled saints from that city located at Winter Quarters, where he was selected as one of the pioneer company. He was a talented musician and became a member of the brass band which played at the laying of the cornerstones of the Salt Lake Temple, April 6, 1853. He located at Vernal, Uintah Co., where he taught music and assisted in protecting the settlers against Indian depredations. He was chorister of the Vernal Ward and later chorister of the Uintah Stake. He died at Vernal Nov. 25, 1901, survived by a large family. LDS Biographical Encyclopedia, Andrew Jenson, Vol. 4, p.722 |
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