Notes on the life of John M. Whitaker, 1863-1887

File — Box: 4, Folder: 12

Identifier: I

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

Typescript with heading: “At the request of the Church Historian, I am making notes on the life of John M. Whitaker,” (13 pages) commencing with the founding of Centerville in 1847; birth of John Whitaker in 1863; recollections from childhood; Father’s farming and horticulture activity in Centerville; Construction of the Utah Central Railroad; Some excerpts from Whitaker’s Journal “no. 3, early 1886 to September 1887, including marriage to Ida Taylor, work for the historians office, problems of the LDS Church with the federal government, etc.

Dates

1863-1887

Conditions Governing Access

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Some original items have been removed and placed in Reserve. Access must be given by the Manuscripts Curator and by appointment. An archivist must remain with the items if being used. Photocopies are available in the collection for research use.