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Partridge, Edward, 1793-1840

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1793 - 1840

Biographical History

Edward Partridge (1793-1840) was an early convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and an ecclesiastical leader.

Edward Partridge was born August 27, 1793 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts to William Partridge and Jemima Bidwell. He was ordained as the first bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints in 1831. In 1819, he married Lydia Clisbee in Kanesville, Ohio. On December 11, 1830, Edward was baptized by the Prophet Joseph Smith in New York. He died in 1840 in Nauvoo, Illinois.

Citation:
Edward Partridge, c1998: p. 168 (b. 27 Aug. 1793; d. 27 May 1840)

Let Zion in her beauty rise, ©2001:caption ([text by] Edward Partirdge)

Wikipedia, 8 February 2013 (Edward Partridge, August 27, 1793 - May 27, 1840) was an early member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was the first person to hold the prominent position of Bishop and Presiding Bishop, born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; died in Nauvoo, Illinois)

Familysearch, July 28, 2022 (born in in Pittsfield, Massachusetts; In 1819, he married Lydia Clisbee in Kanesville, Ohio; On December 11, 1830, Edward was baptized by the Prophet Joseph Smith in New York)

Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:

Circuit Court recognizance

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233294278]
Identifier: Vault MSS 691
Scope and Contents

Handwritten bond dated September 7, 1838, signed by Joseph Smith, Jr. and others before Judge Austin King of the 5th Judicial Circuit Court. The bond was for $500.00 and bound Joseph Smith, Jr. and Lyman Wight over to the court.

Dates: 1838 September 7

Court record book on land sales in Jackson County

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197231009769]
Identifier: MSS 7640
Scope and Contents Court record book on land sales in Jackson County includes handwritten accounts within the first 4 pages of the county’s “Return Docket” of June and October Terms, 1833. The remaining pages of the book record the reports of John Davis, commissioner of school lands, and are signed by County Clerk, Samuel C. Owens. The records begin in August Special Term 1831 and end in August 1860. The reports describe lands sold with names of purchasers, place of residence, and selling price. Edward...
Dates: 1833-1860

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family audiovisual materials, 1930-1995

 Series
Identifier: MSS 4153 Series 6
Scope and Contents

Contains audiocassettes, audiotapes, and film reels of the Partridge family, depicting travel, Scouting, outdoor events and activities, and the funeral of Nell Clark Partrdidge. Dated 1930 to 1995.

Dates: 1930-1995

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family awards, plaques, and diplomas, approximately 1930-1976

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4153 Series 5
Scope and Contents

Various plaques, awards, and diplomas received by Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge. Dated approximately 1930 to 1976.

Dates: approximately 1930-1976

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family journals and notebooks, approximately 1895-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4153 Series 2
Scope and Contents

Notebooks and journals from Ernest DeAlton Partridge, Ernest DeAlton Partridge Sr., and Nell Clark Partridge. Dated approximately 1895 to 1994.

Dates: approximately 1895-1994

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family papers and ephemera, approximately 1818-1994, bulk: 1895-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4153 Series 4
Scope and Contents

Partridge family papers and ephemera, including newspaper clippings, programs, book reviews, marriage certificates, Ernest DeAlton Partridge's autobiography manuscript and cartoons, papers from Ernest DeAlton Partridge's time in the Navy, and papers about Alice Louise Reynolds and Dean Fausett (a painter). Also includes a transcript of Edward Partridge's journal, as well a bound volume of copies of The "Y" News from September 5, 1926 to May 5, 1927.

Dates: approximately 1818-1994; Majority of material found within 1895-1994

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family photographs and scrapbooks, approximately 1895-1994

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 4153 Series 1
Scope and Contents

Includes Partridge family photographs, negatives, scrapbooks, transparencies, and some paintings of weddings, military life, portraits of family members, and daily family life and travel. Dated approximately 1895 to 1994.

Dates: approximately 1895-1994

The journal of bishop Edward Partridge

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230242577]
Identifier: MSS SC 544
Scope and Contents

Typescript of a journal which describes Partridge's travels to Kirtland, Ohio, and Clay County, Missouri; his Mormon missions to the Eastern and New England states; his participation in the United order of the LDS Church; the dedication of the Kirtland, Ohio Temple and his dealings with the people of Liberty, Missouri.

Dates: 1818, 1835-1836

Albert R. Lyman histories

 File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 1371
Scope and Contents

Typewritten family histories. Lyman writes about the Edward Patridge and Lucretia Hancock Robinson families. These families were early converts to the Mormon Church. They suffered persecutions, lived in Nauvoo, Illinois, came to Utah, and settled in Fillmore, Utah.

Dates: 1952

Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family papers

 Collection
Identifier: MSS 4153
Scope and Contents Family papers of the Ernest DeAlton Partridge and Nell Clark Partridge family, including a transcript of the journal of Bishop Edward Partridge. Materials include photographs, scrapbooks, journals, notebooks, newspapers, correspondence, a manuscript of Ernest DeAlton Partridge's autobiography, certificates, articles, plaques, and other items. Photographs were mostly taken in Utah or in New Jersey. Many of the photos from New Jersey were taken at Montclair State Teachers College, where...
Dates: approximately 1818-1995; Majority of material found within 1895-1995

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College teaching -- United States 6
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Home and Family 4
Latter Day Saint families 4
Social Life and Customs 4