Smith, Joseph West, 1859-1944
Dates
- Existence: 1859 - 1944
Biographical History
Joseph West Smith (1859-1944) was a pioneer who helped to settle the Snowflake, Arizona area.
Joseph West Smith was born on September 6, 1859, in Minersville, Utah, to parents Jesse Nathaniel and Margaret Fletcher West Smith. He married Sarah Ellen (Nellie) Marsden (1860-1924) on November 5, 1879, in St. George, Utah, and together they had twelve children. He also married Della Fish (1864-1934) on October 29, 1886, in St. George, Utah, and together they had eight children.
Smith and his new wife Sarah left for the Territory of Arizona soon after getting married. There, he helped settle Snowflake and the surrounding area as one of the founding pioneers to that area. He served the community, state, and federal government in areas of the Irrigation Congress, the Arizona Counsel of Defence, the Kansas City International Congress, and delegations to Washington and New York City.
Smith worked as a home builder, farmer, teacher, mail man, banker, mayor, insurance salesman, dairy man, and cash store (grocery, etc) owner. He was highly involved in church work also, and served as missionary, Superintendant of YMMIA, patriarch, and temple worker.
Smith died on December 22, 1944, in Snowflake, Arizona.
Citation:
Journal of Joseph West Smith, 1969?: t.p. (b. 1859, d. 1944)UPB files, January 21, 2015 (Joseph West Smith; b. Sept. 6, 1859, in Minersville, Utah, to parents Jesse Nathaniel and Margaret Fletcher West Smith; m. Sarah Ellen (Nellie) Marsden (1860-1924) on Nov. 5, 1879, in St. George, Utah, twelve children; also m. Della Fish (1864-1934) on Oct. 29, 1886, in St. George, Utah, eight children; left for the Territory of Arizona soon after getting married; helped settle Snowflake and the surrounding area as one of the founding pioneers to that area; served the community, state, and federal government in areas of the Irrigation Congress, the Arizona Counsel of Defence, the Kansas City International Congress, and delegations to Washington and New York City; worked as a home builder, farmer, teacher, mail man, banker, mayor, insurance salesman, dairy man, and cash store (grocery, etc) owner; church work served as missionary, Superintendant of YMMIA, patriarch, and temple worker; d. Dec. 22, 1944, in Snowflake, Ariz.)
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Alice Bigler Garret patriarchal blessing
Typewritten and signed copy of a Patriarchal blessing, dated March 17, 1931, and given to Alice Bigler Garret. Smith tells Garret that she can be saved if she is obedient to the teachings of the Mormon Church.
Margaret Smith Larson and Norma Larson Elliott collection on Joseph West Smith
Collection contains biographies of Smith, his wives, and their ancestors, written by their descendants; journals and transcripts of journals of Smith and his wives; correspondence among the family; Smith, Marsden, Fish, and Goodall genealogy; and family photos. Also contains the Joseph W. Smith Book of Remembrance that was created by his seventeen children, especially Margaret Smith Larson. Dated 1814-1994.
Joseph West Smith autobiography and genealogies
Bound autobiography and "Book of Remembrance" which includes family genealogies. Smith writes about his life in Snowflake, Arizona, his banking career, his family, missionary experiences, and relationships with his plural wives.
Joseph West Smith letters received
Typewritten and signed letters dated 20 June and 17 Aug. 1923. The items are addressed to Joseph W. Smith and are signed by the Mormon Church leaders, Melvin J. Ballard and John A. Widtsoe. The letters deal primarily with business matters.
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