Preston, William Bowker, 1830-1908
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1830 - 1908
Biographical History
Citation:
SNAC, via WWW, August 11, 2020 (William Bowker Preston born November 24, 1830 in Virginia, died August 2, 1908. Fourth presiding bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, settled in California and introduced to the Church by the Thatcher family, who were neighbors. Married Harriet Thatcher on February 24, 1858, settled in Cache, became bishop of Logan. Served a mission to Great Britain in 1866, became a member of the territorial legislative assembly (1872-1882). Findagrave, via WWW, August 11, 2020 (He married Bertha Marie Anderson in 1871).Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Lyman Royal Martineau letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230324557]
Identifier: MSS SC 2531
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter dated 20 Nov. 1891 and addressed to William Preston. Martineau was Preston's son-in-law. Martineau discusses financial matters relating to the Central Milling Company.
Dates:
1891 November 20
Provo storehouse monetary script
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232516523]
Identifier: UA 637
Scope and Contents
Engraved monetary script. This item was worth 10 cents, could only be spent at the Provo Storehouse (Bishop's Storehouse), and was not to be used as money elsewhere. This bill is engraved on both sides with a representation of the main building of the Brigham Young Academy on it. It also has an engraved signature of Wm. B. Preston (1830-1908), Presiding Bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on it. Those individuals who worked for the Brigham Young Academy were often...
Dates:
1901
Moses Thatcher letter
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230316595]
Identifier: MSS SC 2038
Scope and Contents
One typewritten letter written on Thatcher Brothers Banking Company stationary. The item contains information concerning various business transactions.
Dates:
1894
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