George Edwin Little family history

Collection

Identifier: ACCN 0166

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Scope and Contents

The George Edwin Little family history (1963) consists of a published book that contains genealogy and family history pertaining to George Edwin Little and his descendants titled, Descendants of George Edwin Little and Martha Taylor.

Dates

1963

Creator

Little, George Edwin, 1844-1915 (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.

Conditions Governing Use

The library does not claim to control copyright for all materials in the collection. An individual depicted in a reproduction has privacy rights as outlined in Title 45 CFR, part 46 (Protection of Human Subjects). For further information, please review the J. Willard Marriott Library’s Use Agreement and Reproduction Request forms.

Biographical / Historical

George Edwin Little (1844-1915) was born in Nauvoo, Illinois. He was the son of Edwin Sobieski Little and Harriet Amelia Decker. He was part of the first company of Mormon emigrants, lead by Brigham Young, across the plains to the Great Salt Lake Valley arriving October 2, 1847. In 1859, when he was fifteen years old, he became employed by the Pony Express as a rider. His first route lay between Salt Lake City and Rocky Ridge. In 1862 he married Martha Taylor and settled in the Teton Basin in Eastern Idaho. He died of pneumonia in 1915.

Extent

0.25 Linear Feet (1 Folder)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The George Edwin Little family history (1963) consists of a published book that contains genealogy and family history pertaining to George Edwin Little and his descendants.