Pioneers
Subject
Subject Source: Archiveswest
Found in 98 Collections and/or Records:
William Adams family papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1621
Abstract
The William Adams family papers (1894-1970) comprise an autobiography, a biography of his eldest son, Charles, genealogies, and biographies of various family members. William Adams was a Latter Day Saint pioneer who was part of the original Iron County settlement mission in 1850. His descendents became community leaders in Iron County, Utah.
Dates:
1894-1970
Andrew Jackson Allen diary [transcript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0392
Abstract
The Andrew Jackson Allen diary (1848-1884) consist of a typed copy of Allen's diary. He begins by writing a brief synopsis of his life prior to 1848, then continues with day to day entries. He writes of church activities, politics, family business, and other subjects. Andrew Jackson Allen (1818-1884) was an early member of the LDS Church who moved to Utah under the direction of Abraham Owen Smoot in 1847.
Dates:
1848-1884
Jude Allen papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1480
Abstract
The Jude Allen papers (1836-1981) consist of a handwritten account book; a certificate of Allen's appointment to the rank of captain in the Ohio Militia; a three-page biography written by his granddaughter, Edna Dewey Pierson; and a children's short story written in 1981, by Avon Compton, another granddaughter.
Dates:
1836-1981
Merrill D. Beal family papers [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0640
Abstract
The Merrill D. Beal family papers (1831-1981) contain information about Merrill D. Beal (1898-1991), Monte L. Bean (b. 1899) and their grandfather, George Washington Bean (1831-1897). Included are journals, genealogy records, articles, correspondence, and publications. All three men were involved in various religious, civic, and educational pursuits throughout their lives.
Dates:
1831-1981
Eliza Ann Bennion journal [transcript]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1988
Abstract
The Eliza Ann Bennion journal [transcript] (1871-1876) chronicles the later period of Bennion's married life in Rush Valley, Vernon, and Taylorsville, Utah. Eliza Ann Bennion (1853-1946) was born to British Latter-day Saint converts Joseph and Eliza Smith Harker, who immigrated to Utah in the mid-nineteenth century.
Dates:
1871-1876
John H. Benson diary [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0128
Abstract
The John H. Benson diary [typescript] (1849) details his journey from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California.
Dates:
1849
James Blazzard family history
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0596
Abstract
The James Blazzard family history is entitled, Valiant venture: sketch of the early pioneer history of the James Blazzard family 1876-1900.
Dates:
1973
Brigham City ward, Navajo County, Arizona collection [photocopies]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0342
Abstract
The Brigham City ward, Navajo County, Arizona collection [photocopies] consist of a series of papers about settlement of the Little Colorado River by members of the United Order of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Included are two essays authored by S. C. Richardson of Mesa, Arizona, containing histories of the town and a map of the site with the names and locations of settlers' homes on the townsite. Also included is a newspaper article by Eliza M. Wakefield on the history of...
Dates:
1930s
"Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy]
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042159246]
Identifier: ACCN 1113
Abstract
The "Byographical [sic] sketch of the life of James May of Berkshire" [photocopy] recounts early life in England, 1852 immigration to Utah, and activities in Utah and in Alberta, Canada. Includes family genealogy. This item is a photocopy and not an original.
Dates:
circa 1864-1888
Sarah Maria Mousley Cannon diary [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0302
Abstract
The Sarah Maria Mousley Cannon diary [typescript] (circa 1857) consist of an overland diary relating a journey from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City via Iowa.
Dates:
circa 1857