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Johnson, James, 1859-1940

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1859 - 1940

Biographical History

James Johnson (1859-1940) was a farmer, politician, and ecclesiastical leader in Idaho. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Citation:
Familysearch.org, via WWW, Nov. 5, 2015 (James Johnson; b. Nov. 20, 1859 in Brigham City, Utah; parents: Jens Jorgensen and Marie Larsen; m. Dec. 23, 1880 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Harriet Emeline Lamb, eleven children; farmer, machinist; served mission for Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Denmark; state legislator in Idaho; served in stake presidency in Preston, Idaho; d. Oct. 18, 1940 in Preston, Idaho)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

James Johnson diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230322841]
Identifier: MSS SC 2615
Scope and Contents

Handwritten diary kept by Johnson while serving on a mission for the Mormon Church in Denmark. Johnson writes about spiritual experiences, meeting Mormon Church leaders, and the missionary work.

Dates: 1900-1902
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James Johnson diary

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  • Subject: Latter Day Saint churches -- Missions -- Denmark -- History X

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