Kay Lundell, Nelson Higgins Ancestry, 2013

File — Box: 3, Folder: 2

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The Nelson Higgins papers consist of certificates and other materials pertaining to his military appointments and service in Nauvoo, Illinois and in Utah. Also included are certificates and documents related to his involvement with the LDS Church. The collection contains personal and family materials such as correspondence, patriarchal blessings and widow's pension documents. The collection also contains biographical sketches and other materials written and collected by descendents of Higgins. Some of the documents within the collection contain signatures of Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and Brigham Young (1801-1877).

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Dates

2013

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.