Anson Call

File — Box: 18, Folder: 16

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Scope and Contents

B. 13 May 1810, in Vermont to Cyril and Sally Call.

M. 3 October 1833 to Mary Flint; b. 27 March 1812.

M. 15 April 1851 to Marie Boyaneva; b. 3 January 1834.

M. 7 February 1857 to Margreta Clark; b. 26 May 1828.

M. 24 February 1857 to Emma Summers; b. 5 August 1829.

M. 9 April 1861 to Henriet (his brother Josiah's widow) for time.

Autobiography, 1839-1885. Punctuation and grammar retained. Joined LDS church about 1835, ordained to Quorum of Seventies February 1836. Descriptions of the troubles between Mormons and non-Mormons in Far West, Missouri, and Nauvoo. Much about his role in the church just before the death of Joseph Smith and about the succession. Left Nauvoo 2 May 1846 and, after stopping in Winter Quarters for a year, arrived in Salt Lake City 19 September 1848.

Descriptions of the establishment of Iron and Millard counties and the Indian wars. Elected representative from Millard in 1852. Obituary and life sketch of Anson Vasco Call. List of temple work done 31 March 1885 in Logan Temple. 92 pp.

Dates

Creation: 1803-1976

Creator

From the Collection: McQuown, Madeline Reeder, 1906-1975 (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Twenty-four hour advanced notice encouraged. Materials must be used on-site. Access to parts of this collection may be restricted under provisions of state or federal law.

Two original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Photocopied versions are available in the collection for access purposes. Access to the originals must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used.