Albert Marsh Photo

This interestingly framed photo of Albert Marsh hangs in the Alpine Relic Hall. According to DUP records he was born in 5 May 1842 in Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire, England and died 22 February 1919 in Alpine, Utah. His parents are Isaac Marsha and Mary Ann Naish.

Albert came to Alpine in 1855. In 1863 he made a trip to Missouri with an ox team to get immigrants. In 1866 he served in the Black Hawk War. Civil service included School Board trustee, Alpine City Marshal, member of the City Council and irrigation company. He was a successful farmer until 1910 when he went into the Mercantile business and owned the Marsh and Sons Store on Main Street.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints he served as president of the first Y.M.MI.A. for 10 years, was the 3rd Bishop of Alpine Ward starting in 1893 and continuing for 14 years.
His wife: Sarah Celestia Okey Marsh - to be featured next week.