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Kimball, Jonathan Golden, 1853-1938

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1853 - 1938

Biography

Jonathan Golden Kimball (1852-1938) was a well-known general authority of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Jonathan Golden Kimball was born on June 9, 1852 to Heber C. and Christeene Golden Kimball in Salt Lake City, Utah. He served a mission in the Southern states from 1883-1885. On September 22, 1887, he married Jane Smith Knowlton. He was called to serve in the First Council of Seventy in 1892, which position he held until his death. Kimball was known for his humor and colorful language. He died on September 2, 1938 in an automobile accident in Churchill, Nevada.

Citation:
FamilySearch via WWW, retrieved November 14, 2018 (Married Jane Smith Knowlton, died in automobile accident in Churchill, Nevada).

Wikipedia via WWW, retrieved November 14, 2018 (served a mission in the Southern states, called to the First Council of Seventy, known for his humor and colorful language).

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Ogden wild west show receipt

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230321850]
Identifier: MSS SC 2356
Scope and Contents

Handwritten signature in pencil. The item states that Kimball paid $25 to support the Ogden Wild West Show. The receipt was written on a printed advertisement for the show.

Dates: 1921