Bigler, Jacob G., 1813-1907
Dates
- Existence: 1813 - 1907-02-23
Biography
Jacob G. Bigler was born on April 4, 1813, in Shinnston, Harrison, West Virginia to Mark Bigler and Susannah Ogden. He was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 10, 1838, in Missouri. He married Mary Ann Boggess on March 25, 1841, in Harrison, West Virginia. Together they had one child. Jacob moved to Nauvoo, Illinois in May 1842. Mary Ann and their son died in October of that year. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Southern States in 1843. On January 31, 1844, he married Amy Lorette Chase in Nauvoo, Illinois. They had eleven children. He and his family emigrated to Utah in 1852. While traveling to Utah, he married Armelia Caroline Mangum on February 12, 1852, in Kanesville, Iowa. They had seven children. Upon arrival in Utah, Jacob also married Nancy Ann Keller on November 25, 1855, and Eliza Cannon on October 10, 1867. Jacob served in the Nephi legislative assembly and was elected mayor. Jacob died on February 23, 1907, in Nephi, Utah.
Citation:
FamilySearch, April 12, 2024 (Jacob G. Bigler; b. April 4, 1813, in Shinnston, Harrison, West Virginia to Mark Bigler and Susannah Ogden; m. Mary Ann Boggess on March 25, 1841, in Harrison, West Virginia; Together they had one child; m. January 31, 1844, to Amy Lorette Chase in Nauvoo, Illinois; Together they had eleven children; m. Armelia Caroline Mangum on February 12, 1852, in Kanesville, Iowa; Together they had seven children; m. Nancy Ann Keller on November 25, 1855; m. Eliza Cannon on October 10, 1867; baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 10, 1838, in Missouri; moved to Nauvoo, Illinois in May 1842; Mary Ann and their son died in October of that year; served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Southern States in 1843; emigrated to Utah in 1852; served in the Nephi legislative assembly and was elected mayor; d. February 23, 1907, in Nephi, Utah) Histories, journal, letters, genealogical information, etc. of the family, abt 1960:page 1 (Jacob G. Bigler)Found in 11 Collections and/or Records:
Letter to Jacob G. Bigler
Handwritten letter, written to J. G. Bigler and his wife, and dated 7 June 1894. The item was unsigned but was written by one of Bigler's children living in Mesa, Arizona. The child congradulates its parents on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Jacob G. Bigler autobiography
Photocopy of a typescript of an autobiography. Bigler writes about his relationship with the first president of the Mormon Church, Joseph Smith (1805-1844), his life in Nauvoo, Illinois, his migration to Utah, and his life in Nephi, Utah. Bigler served on a mission for the Mormon Church in Ireland and was active in Mormon Church activities in Nephi.
Jacob G. Bigler diaries and correspondence
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of handwritten diaries and correspondence. Bigler was a bishop for the Mormon Church in Nephi, Utah. He also served as a member of the Utah territorial legislature and was mayor of Nephi. Bigler served as a Mormon missionary to Ireland and as president of the European Mission for that same faith. The collection also includes correspondence between Bigler and family members mostly when he served as a missionary in Ireland.
Samuel Pitchfork certificate issued to Jacob G. Bigler
Handwritten certificate stating that Jacob G. Bigler has been elected to serve in the House of Representatives in Utah.
Samuel Pitchfork certificate issued to Jacob G. Bigler
Handwritten and signed certificate dated 26 March 1872. The item states that Jacob G. Bigler has been elected to serve in the House of Representatives in Utah. A seal has been affixed to the manuscript.
George A. Black certificate
Printed and handwritten certificate dated 8 Jan. 1875. Black affirms that Jacob G. Bigler was elected to the council for Juab and Millard Counties for Utah.
Edward Hunter letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated December 5, 1873, written in Salt Lake City, Utah, and addressed to J. G. Bigler. Hunter writes concerning problems with Bigler's accounts with the general tithing store of the Mormon Church because several persons handled them.
Jacob G. Bigler land title
Handwritten and signed land title dated 25 June 1870. Bigler affirms that W. A. Garrett owns a plot of land in Nephi, Utah. The item is signed by Bigler and Samuel Pitchforth.
Amos Reed letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 1864, written in Salt Lake City, Utah, and addressed to "all who shall see these presents." Reed affirms that Jacob G. Bigler has been elected probate judge in Juab County, Utah.
Bathsheba W. Bigler Smith letters
Collection includes a handwritten and signed letter dated June 15, 1904, in which Smith congratulates Jacob G. Bigler and his wife on their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Emmeline B. Wells was a scribe for the letter. Also included is a postcard from Smith to Bigler. Materials are dated 1900-1910.
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