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