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Perkins, John, 1821-1870

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1821 - 1870

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Perkins diary

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 982
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary. Perkins came to Australia from England in 1853, worked as a liquor wholesaler, and joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also included are two biographies of Perkins by family members. Perkins came to California in 1856 and later settled in Parowan, Utah.

Dates: 1853-1854
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Perkins diary

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