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Latter Day Saint pioneers -- Emigration

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 55 Collections and/or Records:

Thomas Taylor papers

 Collection
Identifier: ACCN 0745
Abstract The Thomas Taylor papers (1883-1900) contains articles of agreement, an autobiographical reminiscences of supervising LDS emigration, and a photocopied obituary from the Salt Lake Tribune. Taylor was an agent for Brigham Young to manage the emigration of LDS from New York to Salt Lake City, and an iron miner in Iron County, Utah.
Dates: 1883-1900

Third Wagon Company roster [typescript]

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041930928]
Identifier: MS 0435
Abstract The Third Wagon Company roster (1860) is a typescript roster of the LDS Church emigrant company of 1860, captained by Jesse Murphy. The company started 19 June 1860 and arrived in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 30 August 1860.
Dates: 1860

Madge Harris Tuckett papers

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114042145534]
Identifier: MS 0458
Abstract The Madge Harris Tuckett papers (1985) consist of two biographies she wrote, one of Henry Tuckett and the other of his son, Henry A. Tuckett. Henry Tuckett Sr. (1831-1923) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from England and rode for the Pony Express. Henry Tuckett Jr. (1852-1918) was an accomplished musician, businessman, and member of the LDS Church.
Dates: 1985

George Whitaker autobiography

 Collection — Box 1: [Barcode: 31114041934698]
Identifier: MS 0278
Abstract The George Whitaker autobiography details the life of George Whitaker (1820-1907), a convert to the LDS Church who emigrated from England to the United States.
Dates: 1820-1907

Charles Willden family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MS 0325
Abstract The Charles Willden family papers (1949-1963) consist of materials primarily relating to Charles (1806-1883) and Elliott Willden, Charles' son. Included is a biography of Charles Willden, an early settler of southern Utah, compiled by his great granddaughter, Jennie Jensen Hancock. The biography includes diary extracts from an LDS mission to England in 1847 and family group sheets. Also included is a biography of his son, Elliott Willden, by Manila May Willden Hardy.
Dates: 1949-1963