Colton, Byron Owen, 1882-

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Byron Owen Colton was born in Provo, Utah, on 15 February 1882 to Byron Oliver and Sarah Maria Smith Colton. He was bishop of the Maeser Ward of the Uintah Stake from 1910 to 1918 and bishop of the Randlett Ward from 1918 to 1920. He was then second counselor in that stake until 1922 when he became the president. Colton graduated from Brigham Young University and served as a county surveyor and school trustee. He married Helen Merkley in 1910.

From the guide to the Colton family papers, 1905-1947, (J. Willard Marriott Library, University of Utah)

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Uinta Basin (Utah and Colo.)
Ouray Valley (Utah)
Uinta Basin (Utah and Colo.)
Ouray Valley (Utah)
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Home and Family
Irrigation
Irrigation
Mormon Church
Social life and customs
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Birth 1882

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