History informs us that of the differentiation of nationalities represented among the Pioneers, a large percentage were English speaking people who, having previously joined the Church, sacrificed relatives, friends, possessions, and crossed the ocean to this land for their religion and Gospel sake; preferred life in a log cabin in an open American desert free to worship God and serve him to the comforts of a mansion in a crowded city in their native land. We who are living today, including a scattered remnent of those born during the early days of our community, are indebted to our Pioneer fathers for the heritage they bequeathed us. Out of the transformation of a desolate wilderness accomplished at the expense of privation, toil, and suffering was born the great intermountain commonwealth and industrial empire we know today. Thousands of tourists visiting Temple Square each year are impressed with the inspiring history of our Church and people, and marvel at the grandeur and splendor of Church edifices. The historic assembly hall and dome-roofed tabernacle, the stately Temple with its radiant tapering spires majestically extending heavenward, architecture and craftmanship of inspired servants of God. We have witnessed the fulfillment of modern and ancient prophecies concerning our people and their labors of love in establishing and building up Zion. We have seen the Saints through thrift, prudence, and industry become a great and mighty people in the "Valleys of the Mountains," a literal fulfillment of a prediction uttered by the Prophet Joseph only a short time before his martyrdom. We can testify without fear of contradiciton that predictions uttered by Holy Men of ancient Isreal concerning the last days, persecutions, suffering, sacrifice of life many would be called to endure for the Gospel sake, and for accepting assignments in establishing the Restored Church in the earth have been literally fulfilled. Isaiah, whose prophetic vision penetrated the centuries of time down to the last days, had this to say, "In the last days, the mountain of the Lord's House will be established in the top of the mountain, elevated above the hills and nations shall flow unto it." (Isa. 2:2-3) Further he said, "the ransomed of the Lord shall return from among the nations and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads, they shall obtain joy and gladness and sorrow and sighing shall flee away." (Isa. 35: 10). "In that day, the Jews who through unbelief and transgression were scattered to the four corners of the earth, would gather at Jerusalem, the land of their inheritance, there to rebuild the waste places and cities, desolations of many generations." (Isa. 61:4). -II ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Jerome Wheeler The object of this book is to give the people residing in Slaterville a story of the settlement and growth of our town. The manuscript was written by Jerome Wheeler, early resident and farmer of this community. Jerome Was a graduate of the Utah State Agricultural College, majoring in dairying. He held the position of secretary for one of the first organized dairy associations in the area for over twenty five years. After the loss of one hand he retired from farming and it was during this time he wrote this history. He felt that such things as recorded herein should be passed on to future generations. Mr. Wheeler spent many hours of study and research compiling this information. It contains his research, memories, and thoughts which we think are informative and well worth preserving for future generations. This book is dedicated to the people who have lived and are now living in Slaterville, Weber County, Utah. -III-