Silas Smith and Mary Aikens; early Parowan pioneers who arrived in Utah in Parley's company

File — Box: 2, Folder: 22

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This folder includes an account of the lives of Joseph Smith, Sr.'s brother, Silas Smith, and his wife, Mary Aikens Smith. The account describes their conversion to the LDS Church, their migration from New York to Ohio, Illinois, and Utah, the miracle of the seagulls, and other events in their lives.

Dates

Creation: 1944-1954

Creator

From the Collection: Utah Humanities Research Foundation (Organization)

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.

Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.