Box 2
Container
Contains 19 Results:
Allen, William Coleman
File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
Called to help start settlements along the Little Colorado in the winter of 1876. He was the head of Joseph City, Arizona. Arrived March 1876 and stayed until August 1884. 8 pages.
Dates:
1857-1986
Bushman, John
File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous biographical material. 7 pages.
Dates:
1857-1986
Bushman, Lois A., 1844-1921
File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
Brief sketch of the pioneer life of Lois A. Smith Bushman, born near Little Rock, Arkansas, January 25, 1844. Parents were converts to L.D.S. church. Family moved to Salt Lake City in September 1850. She married John Bushman February 11, 1865. He was called January 1876, along with two hundred other men, by Brigham Young to help start settlements on the Little Colorado. He was with the William C. Allen Company (Joseph City) where he was appointed first counselor and supervisor of farming. His...
Dates:
1844-1921
Hansen, Joseph Christian, 1854-1930
File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
"Joseph C. Hansen Story," compiled by Alice S. Hansen. Bound volume.
J. C. Hansen was born in Liverpool, England, January 16, 1854, during his family's journey to Zion. He married Anna Sophia Knudsen, November 23, 1877, in St. George. They then proceeded to Joseph City, Arizona, to make their home. In 1883, after the United Order was superceded by the stewardship system, Joseph and his family moved away from...
Dates:
1854-1930
Ladd, Samuel Greenleaf, 1818-1893
File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
Accompanied William C. Allen in the settlement of Joseph City. Died in Joseph City April 1893. 4 pages.
Dates:
1818-1893
McLaws, John
File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
"The Versatile Pioneer," an anonymous article about John McLaws and his life in Joseph City from 1876-1885. During this period, he could be considered a carpenter, wheelwright, blacksmith, painter, musician, teacher, watchmaker, civil servant, etc. As the demand arose, he developed the necessary skill. 32 pages.
Dates:
1857-1986
Randall, Alfred B., and Others
File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
Biographical sketches and personal records. 8 pages.
Dates:
1857-1986
Richard, Joseph Hill, and Family
File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
This biography covers the period February 1866-1883 (Xerox of original and typescript). Went to Arizona with George Lake's Company which disbanded before any real settlement was started. Joined W. C. Allen's group in Joseph City in March 1877. Joseph City was organized into a United Order in May 1877. Majority of the time was spent in building dams which all washed out resulting in poor crop yields for Joseph City. A few miscellaneous items included. Author of the biography not listed. 37 pages.
Dates:
1857-1986
Shelley, James Edward, and Margaret H.
File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
Traveled with William C. Allen Company in 1876 to establish their home in Arizona. They settled in Joseph City and remained there from March 1876 until August 1882. No author listed. Also a biography written by their son Thomas Shelley. 117 pages.
Dates:
1857-1986
Tanner, Henry Martin
File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: I
Scope and Contents
"Henry Martin Tanner, Joseph City Arizona Pioneer," by George S. Tanner. This biography was written by Henry Martin Tanner's son in 1964.
The Mormon colony of San Bernardino was established in 1851 and abandoned by the faithful in 1857 when Brigham Young ordered them back to Utah because of the approach of Johnston's army. The Sidney Tanner family was among the first colonists who settled Beaver City, Utah...
Dates:
1857-1986