John Bray Maiben 1826-1910
2010
John Bray Maiben was the seventh child of eleven born to his parents William Maiben and Catherine Williams Cater. He, along with his brother Henry heard the message of the Restored Gospel from missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints in their native England and were baptized. They came to America and became well known in the Utah Territories for a number of reasons. Our direct ancestor Henry was active in the local arts in Salt Lake City and remained a faithful Saint throughout his life. John served in many capacities within the Church including as a member of the Presidency of the Manti Temple. He officiated the marriage of his niece Flora Maiben to Nephi James Bates. He married two sisters; Phoebe and Elizabeth Richards in 1855. He died in 1910.