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Terry, James Parshall, 1830-1918

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1830 - 1918

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

James Parshall Terry autobiography

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197227605539]
Identifier: MSS SC 1698
Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a handwritten and typed autobiography of James P. Terry which includes his experiences with Johnston's Army in 1857.

Dates: 1880-1905
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Parshall Terry autobiography

James Parshall Terry journal

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230242023]
Identifier: MSS SC 515
Scope and Contents

Handwritten biographical sketch of Terry's life which describes Mormon difficulties in Missouri, campsites during the exodus west, pioneer life in southern Utah, and Terry's mission to Canada and northeastern U.S., 1887-1888. Also an account of Terry's activities in Echo Canyon during the Utah War, 1857. The journal was written in a watermaster's log which included previous entries.

Dates: 1857-1890
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Parshall Terry journal

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  • Subject: Pioneers X

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