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Evans, John, 1829-

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1829-

Biographical History

John Evans (born 1829) was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a pioneer, a missionary, and a member of the Tabernacle Choir who settled in Brigham City, Utah.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

John Evans diary and autobiography

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS SC 1951
Scope and Contents

Typescripts of diary and an autobiography. In his 1881 diary, Evans describes his activities as a Mormon missionary in Wales. In his personal history, he writes about his conversion to the Mormon faith in Great Britain, his migration to Utah, and his experiences in Brigham City, Utah.

Dates: 1881-1917
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / John Evans diary and autobiography

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