John B. and Margaret Gibson Smith papers

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 2293

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

The John B. and Margaret Gibson Smith papers (1856-1935) include a short history about the life of Margaret Gibson Smith (1825-1869) written by Jeannette Droubay in 1935, and also some news clippings that deal with the dedication of a monument to honor Margaret Smith and other pioneer women. Also contained in this collection are five patriarchal blessings. Three (two are the same blessing though) given to John B. Smith and two given to Margaret G. Smith.

Dates

1856-1935

Creator

Kranes, Carol (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

Margaret Gibson Smith (1825-1869) was born on 13 March, 1825 in Paisly, Scotland. Her parents were John Gibson and Mary Davis. She was baptized into the LDS church in 1846 and later on, while crossing the plains of the midwestern United States during her immigration to Utah, she met John B. Smith, and they were married in April 1851 at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Margaret had ten children: Adam, Mary, John, Margaret, William, Martha, George, Ellen, James, and Marion. In Utah, John and Margaret settled in Pine Canyon, known today as Lincoln. Margaret died in April 1869 and was buried in Tooele, Utah, and John died on 29 October 1900.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Box)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The John B. and Margaret Gibson Smith papers (1856-1935) contain a short history of Margaret Gibson Smith, several patriarchal blessings, and a news clipping about the dedication of a monument in Lincoln, Utah honoring Margaret and other pioneer women in that area.