Watkins, John, 1834-1902
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1834 - 1902
Biographical History
John Watkins (1834-1902) was an architect and builder in Utah.
Citation:
A brief history of the pioneer John Watkins, 194-?:p. 1, etc. (b. 4-13-1834, Maidstone, England; d. 12-23-1902, Midway, Utah; architect and builder)Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Obtaining meat on a cold night
File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230326297]
Identifier: MSS SC 2760
Scope and Contents
Mimeographed copy of a typewritten history. Watkins migrated to Utah in 1856 with the ill-fated Martin Handcart Company. He writes of an incident during the trek with that group. On a very cold night in Wyoming, Watkins and two others found, killed, and butchered an ox.
Dates:
1888
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections