Higgins, Nelson, 1806-1890
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1806 - 1890
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Nelson Higgins certificates
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230318294]
Identifier: MSS SC 1974
Scope and Contents
Photocopies of handwritten and printed certificates, applications, correspondence, patriarchal blessings, and miscellaneous items. Most of the materials relate to Nelson's militia activities in Nauvoo, Illinois and in Utah. They include certificates relating to his various military appointments and applications for pensions relating to his military service. A few items relate to the "Walker War" (1853-1854) with the Ute Indians. A few of the materials were signed by the Mormon Church leaders...
Dates:
1836-1909
Nelson Higgins family papers
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232512472]
Identifier: MSS 6077
Abstract
This collection consists of photocopies of Nelson Higgins family papers, such as patriarchal blessings, journal entries, certificates, and other papers.
Dates:
1836-1977