Eliza Dana Gibbs

File — Box: 19, Folder: 35

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

B. 14 April 1813.

M. 16 April 1844 to William Gibbs; b. 11 January 1822;

d. February 1900.

D. February 1900 at Deseret, Utah.

Autobiographical sketch, two copies bound together. Brief notes on William Gibbs. Tells of Eliza's life in New York and conversion to the LDS church. Mentions trouble in Nauvoo and other places in Illinois. Arrived in Utah in 1857 just ahead of Johnston's Army. 19 pp.

Dates

Creation: 1803-1976

Creator

From the Collection: McQuown, Madeline Reeder, 1906-1975 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Two original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.