Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS 0255
Scope and Contents
The Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history (1884-1887) was written by Sanderson (b. 1829), a man of many trades who settled in Utah. Sanderson records his family history and then describes his life, beginning with experiences with the LDS Church, including his reaction to the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. He describes encounters with Indians, his hunts, travels, employment, relationships with others, and family.
Dates
- 1884-1887
Creator
- Sanderson, Henry Weeks, 1829-1896 (Person)
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Biographical Sketch
Henry Weeks Sanderson was born on 13 March 1829 in Bladford, Hampden County, Massachusetts, to James and Mary Jane Sanderson. He enlisted in the Mormon Battlion in 1846 and later became a scout and hunter. He learned the Shoshone language well enough to converse with the Indians and was sent by the LDS Church to deliver goods to them and serve as interpreter. He married Rebecca Ann Sanders, and later, Sarah Jane Cole.
Extent
0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history (1884-1887) was written by Sanderson (b. 1829), a man of many trades who settled in Utah.
Processing Information
Processed by Ann Reichman in 1981.
Creator
- Sanderson, Henry Weeks, 1829-1896 (Person)
- Title
- Inventory of the Henry Weeks Sanderson autobiography and family history
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Ann Reichman.
- Date
- 1981 (last modified: 2019)
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English.
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
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295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu