Wilford Ence family papers

Collection

Identifier: MS 0119

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The Wilford Ence family papers (1840-1933) consists of an original autobiography and family record written by Gottlieb Ence, as well as an autobiography by George J. Ramsey. Three newspaper articles giving an account of Wilford Ence's donation of a "motel," built by his father, to the Pioneer Trail State Park are also included. The autobiography of Gottlieb Ence covers his early life in Switzerland, his joining the Mormon Church and emigrating to Utah, and his experiences in Salt Lake City during the 1860s. It also discusses his marriages to Elizabeth (1866) and Caroline (1872), his mission to Switzerland and Germany, his experience with the United Order in Richfield, and his imprisonment for polygamy. Included in the collection is a handwritten autobiography by George J. Ramsey, 1862-1932, describes his boyhood in Indiana and Illinois, later in Utah after joining the Mormon Church.

Dates

1840-1933

Creator

Ence, Wilford (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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical Sketch

Gottlieb Ence was born on 26 August 1840 in Htobel by Meltlen Canton Thurgan, Switzerland. He joined the LDS Church and emigrated to Utah in 1860. He married Elizabeth James in 1866. He married Elizabeth's sister, Caroline, in 1872. George J. Ramsey was born in 1862 in Noblesville, Indiana. He joined the LDS Church in 1884 emigrated to Utah that same year.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Wilford Ence family papers (1840-1933) consists of an original autobiography and family record written by Gottlieb Ence, as well as an autobiography by George J. Ramsey. Wilford Ence (b. 1883) was the son of Gottlieb and Caroline Ence. George J. Ramsey was the father of Caroline Ence. Both Gottlieb and George were LDS converts.