W. D. Candland
(1858-1940)
Dublin Core
Person Item Type Metadata
District
9th District Senator
Political Party
Republican
Latter-day Saint
Yes
Age at Election
31
Birth Date
August 22, 1858
Birthplace
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah Territory, United States
Death Date
March 16, 1940
Spouse(s)
Annie Peel (1860-1926) Married February 14, 1884
Occupation
Farmer, Livestock Producer, Milling, Wool
Biographical Text
William David Candland was a jack of all trades, working in farming, school teaching, surveying, livestock raising, electricity, and flour milling. However, he was primarily known for wool and is credited with bringing the Rambouillet sheep to the area. He was extensively involved with both local and national livestock groups. The Candland farm and house, located in Mount Pleasant, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In addition to his various business ventures, Candland also held several public offices in Sanpete County and was later the mayor of Mount Pleasant. As a senator of the first state legislative assembly, Candland served as chairman of the Appropriations and Claims and Manufacturers and Commerce committees. He also produced legislation on diseases of and damage to livestock. In 1905, he testified at the United States Senate Committee on behalf of Reed Smoot. Candland was again elected a state senator in 1920, serving sixteen years in total. He died in 1940 from natural causes.
In addition to his various business ventures, Candland also held several public offices in Sanpete County and was later the mayor of Mount Pleasant. As a senator of the first state legislative assembly, Candland served as chairman of the Appropriations and Claims and Manufacturers and Commerce committees. He also produced legislation on diseases of and damage to livestock. In 1905, he testified at the United States Senate Committee on behalf of Reed Smoot. Candland was again elected a state senator in 1920, serving sixteen years in total. He died in 1940 from natural causes.
Bibliography
Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7.
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KWC2-C9Q
Image of W. D. Candland by courtesy of HathiTrust Cropped from page 44 of Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7?urlappend=%3Bseq=50
https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/KWC2-C9Q
Image of W. D. Candland by courtesy of HathiTrust Cropped from page 44 of Drumm, Mark. "The Bee Hive State." Drumm's Manual of Utah, and Souvenir of the First State Legislature, 1896. Hathi Trust Digital Library. Salt Lake City, Utah: M. Drumm, 1896. https://hdl.handle.net/2027/hvd.hx4jb7?urlappend=%3Bseq=50
Collection
Citation
“W. D. Candland
(1858-1940),” Utah State History Digital Exhibits, accessed March 28, 2024, https://utahstatehistory.omeka.net/items/show/217.
(1858-1940),” Utah State History Digital Exhibits, accessed March 28, 2024, https://utahstatehistory.omeka.net/items/show/217.