John J. Davies
File — Box: 19, Folder: 6
Scope and Contents
B. 28 December 1831 in South Wales.
M. 3 October 1853 to Mariah Davis; b. 15 April 1833; d. 16 May 1869.
M. 25 July 1870 to Elizabeth Williams; b. 23 November 1829; d. 27 September 1890.
Autobiographical diary. Baptized 10 January 1852 in Wales. Original spelling and grammar retained. Table of contents and name list with no page numbers. Tells of early life in Wales and the ocean voyage and plains trip to Utah. Mentions the Utah War. Brief summary of family genealogy. Some repetition of early years. Life summary to 1891 and entries to 1904, also much original verse. 63 pp.
M. 3 October 1853 to Mariah Davis; b. 15 April 1833; d. 16 May 1869.
M. 25 July 1870 to Elizabeth Williams; b. 23 November 1829; d. 27 September 1890.
Autobiographical diary. Baptized 10 January 1852 in Wales. Original spelling and grammar retained. Table of contents and name list with no page numbers. Tells of early life in Wales and the ocean voyage and plains trip to Utah. Mentions the Utah War. Brief summary of family genealogy. Some repetition of early years. Life summary to 1891 and entries to 1904, also much original verse. 63 pp.
Dates
- 1803-1976
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.
Extent
From the Collection: 18 Linear Feet (52 boxes, 20 microfilm reels, and 3 oversize folders)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: McQuown, Madeline Reeder, 1906-1975 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the J. Willard Marriott Library Special Collections Repository
Contact:
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu
295 South 1500 East
Salt Lake City Utah 84112 United States
801-581-8863
special@library.utah.edu