Latter Day Saints -- Utah -- Biography
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
George William Ashton biography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1598
Abstract
The George William Ashton biography (1992) was written by Ashton's daughter Rowena Ashton Carter. In addition to George's life story, the biography includes some genealogical information, excerpts from several personal letters (1932-1943), and copies of his birth certificate, death certificate, and other important certificates. Ashton was a Salt Lake City contractor and member of the Salt Lake City Board of Education. He served an LDS mission in the Eastern States under B. H. Roberts...
Dates:
1992
Alexander Baird autobiography
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1994
Abstract
The Alexander Baird autobiography was edited and arranged by his granddaughters Delores Hopkins Woodland and Marilyn Baird McArthur. Baird (1832-1915) was born in Paisley, Scotland. His autobiography narrates his sailing adventures around the globe, his conversion to the LDS Church, and life in Utah.
Dates:
undated
William S. Godbe statement [photocopy]
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1507
Abstract
The William S. Godbe statement (1984) is a photocopy of the handwritten version in which Godbe describes his excommunication by the LDS Church, subsequent mining and smelting ventures in Utah Territory, his disagreements with Brigham Young, and his abandonment of polygamy. Godbe was a prominent Utah businessman. He was a member of a group of intellectual LDS dissenters that became known as the Godbeites and was excommunicated by the LDS Church in 1869.
Dates:
1884
James Holt biographical sketch
Collection
Identifier: MS 0412
Abstract
The James Holt biographical sketch (1881) is entitled "Life of James Holt: Early Pioneer." This is not a journal account, but rather Holt's recollection of life events written in 1881 when he was 77 years of age. James Holt (1804-1894) was an early member of the LDS Church who settled in southern Utah.
Dates:
1881
James Henry Linford Jr. papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2344
Abstract
The James Henry Linford Jr. papers (1896-1912) contain diaries and record books.
Dates:
1896-1912
Bathsheba W. Bigler Smith autobiography
Collection
Identifier: MS 0267
Abstract
The Bathsheba W. Bigler Smith autobiography (1874) describes her conversion to the LDS Church, her life in Missouri and Nauvoo, living arrangements in the Salt Lake Valley, the coming of Johnston's Army, and her husband's death, among other things.
Dates:
1874
Elton LeRoy Taylor papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1360
Abstract
The Elton LeRoy Taylor papers (circa 1920s-1970s) hold the personal materials of Elton Taylor, as well as some of his research on Utah Lake.
Dates:
circa 1920s-1970s
Bruce A. Van Orden papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1388
Abstract
The Bruce A. Van Orden papers (1981-1993) consist mainly of articles by Van Orden on subjects such as W.W. Phelps, celestial marriage, Brigham Young, hymns, Joseph Smith Jr., and scripture. Family history records and other personal information are also included.
Dates:
1981-1993
Andrew H. Wardle diary
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 2389
Abstract
The Andrew H. Wardle diary (1877-1897) chronicles some of his family genealogy, his own story and that of his father and grandfather. Wardle's grandfather, George Wardle, came West with Brigham Young.
Dates:
1877-1897
Benjamin Willmore memoirs
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1669
Abstract
The Benjamin Willmore memoirs (1978) describe his life as an LDS convert in Birmingham, England; his immigration to Logan, Utah in 1877; and his experiences in railroading and lumbering. Included are a poem, statement, and satire by Willmore, as well as photographs and family group sheets.
Dates:
1978