Brigham Bosworth Harvey, was born Jan. 2, 1909, in Kaysville, Utah. He was the youngest living child of eight children. His parents were James Smuin Harvey and Mary Bosworth Harvey. James was born in England. His parents were Daniel Harvey and Hannah Smuin Harvey. Mary’s parents were Esther Emily Ogden Bosworth and father was William Bosworth. Mary was born in Kaysville.Brigham (Brig) finished the 8th grade. He went to Kaysville elementary. He worked so his brother Alpheus could go on a mission.
He started out with 1 sheep, it had a baby. After he got 100, he had to take them to the Richins' property by Morgan. Alex was the Greek sheepherder who watched them on the hills. He raised Rambouillet Sheep.
Brig met Ruth Leone Hill (pictured together at right) at the Lagoon dances. He came out to Syracuse with a brand new 1935 Grey Plymouth Coup. He paid $600 for it. Mom was walking home. He came looking for her He carried a .22 rifle with him. They went up Weber Canyon shooting. This was the end of July. They went dancing a lot at Lagoon, and Como Springs in Morgan. He dated her for 3 years. When he was 29 years old he married Ruth in the Logan Temple. He had 5 children. Katherine, Elaine, Helen, Howard and Marilyn.
History of Brigham B. Harvey written by his daughter, Elaine Harvey Palmer.
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