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Latter Day Saints -- Illinois

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

Ezra Taft Benson autobiography

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0381
Abstract The Ezra Taft Benson autobiography (1846) consist of a historical sketch entitled "Brief History of Ezra Taft Benson," apparently written by Benson (1811-1869) after he became an apostle in the LDS Church.
Dates: 1846

Amos Davis account book

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1150
Abstract The Amos Davis account book (1839-1842) consists of a photocopy and transcription of this book, showing the transactions that took place in Amos Davis' store in Commerce (later Nauvoo), Illinois.
Dates: 1839-1842

Grand jury summons signed by Jacob B. Backenstos

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114043359704]
Identifier: MS 0431
Abstract The grand jury summons, signed by court clerk Jacob B. Backenstos, is a subpeona summoning Chauncy Robinson, G. W. Thatcher, Chauncy L. Higbee, Francis M. Higbee, William Law, Wilson Law, George Buchanan, Charles Ivins, and Charles S. Foster to appear before the Grand Jury at Carthage, Illinois, on 24 October 1844.
Dates: 1844

Hancock County, Illinois Court documents

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2361
Abstract The Hancock County, Illinois Court documents (1840-1845) consist of fourteen documents pertaining to eight court cases. These documents include five affadavits, two subpoenas, two summons, and five assorted materials.
Dates: 1840-1845

William Huntington diary [photocopy]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237042]
Identifier: MS 0017
Abstract The William Huntington diary [photocopy] (1835-1845) details his life and his affiliation with the LDS Church.
Dates: 1835-1845

John Loveless autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237034]
Identifier: MS 0016
Abstract The John Loveless autobiography (1807-1859) details his life in the LDS Church, the Church's expulsion from Missouri, his departure from Nauvoo, his trek west, and arrival in Salt Lake City.
Dates: 1807-1859

John Lowry Sr. and John Lowry Jr. biographies

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237877]
Identifier: MS 0306
Abstract The John Lowry Sr. and John Lowry Jr. biographies of both these early settlers to Utah are undated.
Dates: undated

H. Michael Marquardt papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0900
Abstract The H. Michael Marquardt papers (1800-2017) contains correspondence, clippings, diary copies, scholarly articles, miscellaneous research materials on topics in LDS history and theology. Marquardt is a historian and author.
Dates: 1800-2017

George Christian Riser autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042237083]
Identifier: MS 0022
Abstract The George Christian Riser autobiography (1842-1846) is titled, "Tagebuch fur G.C.R.," about his early life in Germany, his immigration to the United States, his conversion to the Mormon Church, his settlement in Nauvoo, Illinois, and ends in the winter of 1846 at Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Dates: 1842-1846