Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Emigration
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 55 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
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
"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
John Cheney family genealogy
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0071
Abstract
The John Cheney family genealogy focuses on Elam Cheney, a Latter Day Saint pioneer, and his descendents in Utah.
Dates:
circa 1916
Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography
Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041930902]
Identifier: MS 0372
Abstract
The Laura Christensen McCurdy Clark family biography (1952) is titled, "Two Pioneer Stories" by Clark." This is an account of members of her family and their journeys from Europe to Utah, where they helped settle Sanpete County.
Dates:
1952
Jesse Crosby autobiography [typescript]
Collection
Identifier: MS 0398
Abstract
The Jesse Crosby autobiography [typescript] tells of Crosby's early life, conversion to the LDS Church and life in Nauvoo, travels on a mission to Eastern Canada and New England, and travel overland to Utah in 1847.
Dates:
undated
Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Camp 33 records
Collection
Identifier: MS 0284
Abstract
The Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Camp 33 records contain several Utah pioneer biographies, which were made available from the Daughters of Utah Pioneers (DUP). The collection also contains Anne Fellows Johnson's poem The Salt Lake Seagulls, and a picture of Seagull Monument.
Dates:
undated