David Sessions IV, son of David Sessions III and Patty Bartlett, was born 9 May 1823 at Newry, Oxford County, Maine, United States. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, David served as a member of the Nauvoo Legion, and as a bodyguard for Joseph Smith. He came to Utah Territory in July 1850, where he worked as a farmer and harness-maker. Died 19 April 1896 at Bountiful, Utah, United States.

Marriage and Children

David Sessions married Phoebe Carter Foss, daughter of Calvin Foss and Sarah B. Carter of Scarboro, Maine, in December 1852 at Salt Lake City. She was born in 1831 at Scarboro and came to Utah with her mother. Their children were:

1. Sarah Phoebe born November 26, 1853, married Joseph Moss December 18, 1872;
2. Cerdinia Estell born January 30, 1856, married Arthur Burnham February 1873;
3. David born January 9, 1858, married Lettie Rawson May 22, 1912;
4. Olive Cordelia born December 26, 1859, married William Corbridge 1888;
5. Fabian C. born July 22, 1862, married Elizabeth Moss February 1892;
6. Darius born October 2, 1864, married Charlotte Chipin June 5, 1892;
7. Calvin F. born December 24, 1866, died;
8. Elizabeth born May 29, 1869, married William Lewis November 23, 1888;
9. Rhoda Harriet born October 3, 1871, died;
10. Annie Sylvia born April 30, 1875, married George Neville June 22, 1899.

Sources

• Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah photographs, page 08600
• Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah, page 1153