Bits of History of Henry Ericksen

Of Ericksen Meat and Grocery Company. Parents came to Mt. Pleasant in 1859. He was raised a farmer and engaged in farming and stock holding. Was a clerk in the Sanpete Co. Co-Op for 2 yrs. In 1889 he opened the meat market which he ran for 2 yrs. In 1897 the firm Ericksen Meat was incorported by Alif Ferninand and himself. They owned a two story brick building . Henry owns a farm of 55 acres in Chester and his residence in the city. Is a member of the A.O.U.W. and master workman on the lodge.