Genealogy of Ownership

After the death of Walter Cox, the estate of the Big House was deeded to Gustav E. Carlson August of 1882; in March 1883 he deeded it to Lars C. Kjar; it was deeded back to Gustav in March of 1887. Later it was deeded to Neils J Provstgaard, whose daugher lived in it until it was pruchased by Paul and Loretta Bender. Next in line of ownership were Roy and Carol Maynes, the couple who removed the porch on the east side to be used on the front of the Manti House Inn. They added a cement porch on the west side. They sold the home to Ed Gilman who sold it to Gary and Janice Carlson. They converted the attic (garret) into an apartment with a dormer on the west side. Herb and Wendy Basso purchased the home in 2008; the Bassos value historical homes, the spirit of Manti in general, and would love to see Manti more active in home preservation and in offering more for tourists year-round.  Gary Erickson, a direct descendant of Walter Cox and Emeline, purchased the home in 2015.  He and his wife Rashel will restore the home into a residence once again and cherish it with the generations to come.