Nephi Musser Sheets

Nephi Musser Sheets, son of Elijah Funk Sheets and Susannah Musser, was born 24 August 1850, at Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States. He married Ellen McAllister, daughter of John T. D. McAllister and Ellen Handley, on 1 January 1873 at Salt Lake City, where they made their home.

Worked in Union Pacific Rail Road in Echo Canyon 1869-70. Prominent agriculturist and sheepraiser. Shot to death by highwaymen 28 December 1905.

Marriage and Children

Ellen McAllister, who was born 26 January 1853, Salt Lake City. Married on 1 January 1873, Salt Lake City. Their children:

1. Roy McAllister Sheets
2. Ella McAllister Sheets
3. Florence McAllister Sheets
4. Rene McAllister Sheets
5. Scott McAllister Sheets
6. Louis McAllister Sheets
7. Bon McAllister Sheets
8. Kate McAllister Sheets

Sources

• Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah photographs, page 86
• Pioneers and Prominent Men of Utah, page 1157