Joel Hills Johnson

File — Box: 20, Folder: 29

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

B. 12 January 1802.

M. November 1826 to Anna P. Johnson; d. 1840.

M. 20 October 1840 to Susan Bryant (plural wife).

M. 25 October 1845 to Janet Fife (plural wife).

M. 11 October 1860 to Margaret Threlkeld (plural wife).

D. 24 September 1882.

Diary 1860-1862 and autobiographical sketch. Content and name index. Patented a shingle-cutting machine 8 December 1829. Joined LDS church June 1831. Member of Deseret Legislature 1849-1850. Diary contains numerous original, spiritual poems and hymns as well as general descriptions of life in southern Utah communities. 99 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.