1Vadna Jean Humble Mackley, Enid Eleanor Adams, C. G, Our Mackley Family, Ancestor Hunters, Victor, Idaho 83455 1975, Page 46, Mar 2013, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA,, www.familysearch.org~~35 N. West Temple Street~~Salt Lake City, Utah 84150~~USA, w, US/CAN 929.273 M218mv.
1Vadna Jean Humble Mackley, Enid Eleanor Adams, C. G, Our Mackley Family, Ancestor Hunters, Victor, Idaho 83455 1975, Page 46, Mar 2013, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA,, www.familysearch.org~~35 N. West Temple Street~~Salt Lake City, Utah 84150~~USA, w, US/CAN 929.273 M218mv.
2Obit, Aug 2015. See Notes.
1Obit, Aug 2015. See Notes.
1Obit, Aug 2015. See Notes.
1Vadna Jean Humble Mackley, Enid Eleanor Adams, C. G, Our Mackley Family, Ancestor Hunters, Victor, Idaho 83455 1975, Page 62, Apr 2013, Family History Library, 35 N. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84150, USA,, www.familysearch.org~~35 N. West Temple Street~~Salt Lake City, Utah 84150~~USA, w, US/CAN 929.273 M218mv.
1Obituary, Dec 2012. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". " Death Ends Long Life Of Willing Service
Funeral services for George J. Brox were held in the Center Ward Sunday, Bishop Alma Peterson in charge.
The opening song, "Rock of Ages" was sung by the choir; prayer was offered by Patriarch J. Hatten Carpeneter, after which "Oh My Father" was sung by Elda Black, a granddaughter.
The speakers were Bishop William H. Peterson, Joseph E. Anderson of Ephraim, John McAllister, and Bishop Alma Peterson. All spoke of Brother Brox's wonderful life of service to his fellow men, the joy he had brought to young and old and the instruction and help he had given.
Special musical numbers were given, John McAllister sang "Light" the brass quartet played, "Soldiers Farewell" and Mildred Jensen sang "Holy City". The closing song, "Come Unto Me" was sung by the choir. Ulysses Grange gave the benediction and Brother Wingate dedicated the grave.
George Jacob Brox was born August 21, 1860 in Dllsberg, Baden, Germany. He died at Manti, Utah, July 14, 1937.
In 1878, he began as assistant chemist in the largest anniline dye factory in Germany, later becoming connected in the same capacity with the Carl Zimmer chemical plant at Mannheim. At this plant along with his chemical duties, he was place in charge of all the clocks, and it was here he first became interested in repairing clocks.
At the age of twenty-two, he was converted to Mormonism by his younger brother, Adolph. On December 4, 1886, he married Wilhelminia Hornberger in the city of Mannheim. On June 1, 1890, he and his wife and family of two children emigrated to the United States, arriving at Logan, Utah. June 25 of the same year, where Mr. Brox worked in the Tithing office. Later the family moved to Salt Lake City and from there to Manti, arriving here April, 1892. In this year, he began a jewelry store, which he operated until 1900, when he was chosen to run the first electric plant, which had just been completed He served in this capacity for thirty years.
George J. Box was leader of the German choir for several years. He was also leader of the Tabernacle Choir for a short time and was Temple chorister at the time of his death. He organized one of the first bands in Manti and was active all his life in music, particularly string music.
He is survived by his wife and the following children: Gustan Brox, Manti, Utah; Mrs. Richard Ripplinger, Driggs, Idaho; Mrs. C. Prime Black, Ephraim, Utah; George Brox, Jr., Marysvale, Utah; Philip J. Brox, Clear Lake, Iowa; Wilford Brox, Grand Junction, Colorado; Stanley H. Brox, Manti, Utah; Eugene H. Brox, Los Angeles, California. Also two sisters and one brother: Adolph Brox Sr., Salt Lake City, Mrs. Derman Fisher, Salt Lake and Mrs. Kate Davis, Spokane, Washington. He has 26 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren."
Wilhelmina Fredericka Hornberger
1Obituary, Dec 2012. "Obituary in the Manti Messenger 26 November 1898.". "Comments: OBIT: The Manti Messenger, 3 MAR 1944
Death Takes Mother Of Nine
Funeral services for Mrs. Wilhelmina Fredricka Hornberger Brox who died at her home Saturday of causes incident to age, were conducted Tuesday afternoon in the Manti South Ward by Ivan Carlson, bishop.
A daughter of Johan Jacob and Eva Elizabeth Haaf Hornberger, she was born April 26, 1868 in Mower by Heideberg, Germany. She was married to George Brox in Germany and came to America in 1890. Settling first in Logan, they lived later in Salt Lake and then came to Manti. Mrs. Brox was a member of the Utah Genealogical Society.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Elsie Ripplinger, Driggs, Idaho; and Mrs. Freida Black of Salt Lake City; seven sons, Gustave A. Brox, Manti; George Brox, Mentone, California; Philip Brox with the U.S. Merchant Marines in the Pacific; Wilford H. Brox, Long Beach, California; Gilbert Brox, San Gabriel, California; Stanley H. and Eugene H. Brox, both of Los Angeles; 30 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren."2Obituary, Dec 2012. " Death Ends Long Life Of Willing Service
Funeral services for George J. Brox were held in the Center Ward Sunday, Bishop Alma Peterson in charge.
The opening song, "Rock of Ages" was sung by the choir; prayer was offered by Patriarch J. Hatten Carpeneter, after which "Oh My Father" was sung by Elda Black, a granddaughter.
The speakers were Bishop William H. Peterson, Joseph E. Anderson of Ephraim, John McAllister, and Bishop Alma Peterson. All spoke of Brother Brox's wonderful life of service to his fellow men, the joy he had brought to young and old and the instruction and help he had given.
Special musical numbers were given, John McAllister sang "Light" the brass quartet played, "Soldiers Farewell" and Mildred Jensen sang "Holy City". The closing song, "Come Unto Me" was sung by the choir. Ulysses Grange gave the benediction and Brother Wingate dedicated the grave.
George Jacob Brox was born August 21, 1860 in Dllsberg, Baden, Germany. He died at Manti, Utah, July 14, 1937.
In 1878, he began as assistant chemist in the largest anniline dye factory in Germany, later becoming connected in the same capacity with the Carl Zimmer chemical plant at Mannheim. At this plant along with his chemical duties, he was place in charge of all the clocks, and it was here he first became interested in repairing clocks.
At the age of twenty-two, he was converted to Mormonism by his younger brother, Adolph. On December 4, 1886, he married Wilhelminia Hornberger in the city of Mannheim. On June 1, 1890, he and his wife and family of two children emigrated to the United States, arriving at Logan, Utah. June 25 of the same year, where Mr. Brox worked in the Tithing office. Later the family moved to Salt Lake City and from there to Manti, arriving here April, 1892. In this year, he began a jewelry store, which he operated until 1900, when he was chosen to run the first electric plant, which had just been completed He served in this capacity for thirty years.
George J. Box was leader of the German choir for several years. He was also leader of the Tabernacle Choir for a short time and was Temple chorister at the time of his death. He organized one of the first bands in Manti and was active all his life in music, particularly string music.
He is survived by his wife and the following children: Gustan Brox, Manti, Utah; Mrs. Richard Ripplinger, Driggs, Idaho; Mrs. C. Prime Black, Ephraim, Utah; George Brox, Jr., Marysvale, Utah; Philip J. Brox, Clear Lake, Iowa; Wilford Brox, Grand Junction, Colorado; Stanley H. Brox, Manti, Utah; Eugene H. Brox, Los Angeles, California. Also two sisters and one brother: Adolph Brox Sr., Salt Lake City, Mrs. Derman Fisher, Salt Lake and Mrs. Kate Davis, Spokane, Washington. He has 26 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren."