Hyde, Orson, 1805-1878
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1805 - 1878
Biography
Orson Hyde (1805-1878) was an apostle for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Orson Hyde autobiography and funeral
Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232484490]
Identifier: MSS 444
Scope and Contents
Typewritten copy of an autobiography. Hyde writes about his early life and religious experiences. He tells about his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the many missions he served for that faith. He also recounts his experiences with the first president of the Church, Joseph Smith (1805-1844), and his activities in Kirtland, Ohio. Also included is a typewritten copy of the funeral for Hyde in Spring City, Utah on 1 Dec. 1878. A eulogy of him was given by the...
Dates:
approximately 1842-1878
Kirtland Council minute book
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230331115]
Identifier: MSS SC 2920
Scope and Contents
Typed copy of the minutes of the Kirtland Council of the Mormon Church between 1832 and 1837. The materials were recorded while the Mormon Church had its headquarters in Kirtland, Ohio. The volume includes records of activities, ordinations, blessings, and one letter from Newell Kimball Whitney. The clerks who recorded the minutes were William W. Phelps, Orson Hyde, Oliver Cowdery, and George W. Robinson. Joseph Smith, first president of the Mormon Church, presided at the meetings. The...
Dates:
1832-1837