Nibley, Charles W. (Charles Wilson), 1849-1931
Dates
- Existence: 1849 - 1931
Biographical History
Charles W. Nibley (1849-1931) was the fifth presiding bishop of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from 1907 to 1925 and second counselor in the First Presidency from 1925 to 1931.
Charles Wilson Nibley was born on February 5, 1849, in Hunterfield, Scotland, to parents James Nibley and Jean Wilson. In 1855 his family immigrated to the United States to join the rest of the Latter-day Saints in Utah. They lived in Rhode Island before moving to Utah in 1860. Eventually they settled in Wellsville, Utah. When Nibley left home he moved to Brigham City, Utah where he worked for Morris Rosenbaum and became a partner in his store. Here he met Rebecca Neibar, whom he married in 1869. Later in his life Nibley also married two other wives: Julia Budge and Ellen Jane Ricks.
From 1879 to 1885 Nibley managed a lumber company for the Church, which eventually led him to start the Oregon Lumber Company in 1889. Nibley was a successful businessman and eventually became a multimillionaire due to multiple investments and involvement in various industries including railroads, insurance, banking, politics, and agriculture. He was also prominent in Church leadership circles. In 1907 he was called as the presiding bishop for the Church. In 1925 he was released from this calling and given the calling to be Heber J. Grant’s second counselor in the First Presidency, a role he held until his death in 1931. His service in this role is notable since he is one of few men who served in the First Presidency without having been ordained to the office of apostle first.
He died on December 11, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Citation:
Reed Smoot papers, 1880-1966 (Charles W. Nibley)Wikipedia, Dec. 8, 2010 (Charles W. Nibley; Charles Wilson Nibley; b. Feb. 5, 1849 in Hunterfield, Midlothian, Scotland; d. Dec. 11, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah; resident of Wellsville and Brigham City, Utah; pioneer, businessman; served as presiding bishop of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1907-1925; member of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1925-1931)
OCLC, Dec. 8, 2010 (hdg: Nibley, C. W.; Nibley, C. W. (Charles Wilson), 1849-1931; Nibley, Charles W.; Nibley, Charles W., 1849-1931; Nibley, Charles Wilson; Nibley, Charles Wilson, 1849-1931; usage: Charles W. Nibley, C. W. Nibley)
Wikipedia, via WWW, Jan. 23, 2015 (born on February 5, 1849, in Hunterfield, Scotland, to parents James Nibley and Jean Wilson; 1855 his family immigrated to the United States to join the rest of the Latter-day Saints in Utah; lived in Rhode Island before moving to Utah in 1860;settled in Wellsville, Utah; Nibley; moved to Brigham City, Utah; worked for Morris Rosenbaum and became a partner in his store; met Rebecca Neibar, whom he married in 1869; also married two other wives: Julia Budge and Ellen Jane Ricks; 1879 to 1885 Nibley managed a lumber company for the Church; started the Oregon Lumber Company in 1889; successful businessman; eventually became a multimillionaire due to multiple investments and involvement in various industries including railroads, insurance, banking, politics, and agriculture. He was also prominent in Church leadership circles; 1907 he was called as the presiding bishop for the Church; 1925 he was released from this calling; given the calling to be Heber J. Grant’s second counselor in the First Presidency; role he held until his death in 1931; one of few men who served in the First Presidency without having been ordained to the office of apostle first; died on December 11, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah)
Found in 20 Collections and/or Records:
Cannon and Willis families papers
Charles Wilson Nibley certificates
Printed and signed certificates verifying that Charles Wilson Nibley was called to serve as a missionary for the Mormon Church. The items are dated 9 Oct. 1869 and 17 Oct. 1876. The items were signed by Brigham Young, George A. Smith, John Willard Young, and Daniel H. Wells.
Hugh Nibley papers about family, 1934-2006
Contains poems, newspaper clippings, obituaries, articles, maps, letters, and other papers. Contents are by or about Hugh Nibley's family members including Alexander Neibaur, Charles W. Nibley, Martha Nibley Beck, and many others. Some items are also about religious topics. Materials date from 1934 to 2006.
C. W. Nibley papers
Business correspondence with Nibley's son Alex, who was vice-president of the Nibley Investment Company; a collection of birthday letters of Nibley's grandchildren; and also letters written by him before and during his activities as a missionary for the Mormon Church.
C. W. Nibley papers
Handwritten and typewritten correspondence, speeches, certificates, blessings, and legal papers. The materials relate to Nibley's church service and business activities.
In memoriam : Charles W. Nibley
Handwritten "resolutions of respect" presented at the death of Charles W. Nibley, a Mormon Church leader and businessman. The tributes are from many Utah and Idaho businesses.
Orson F. Whitney correspondence with general authorities and other dignitaries, 1912-1930
Materials include originals and transcriptions of correspondence between Orson F. Whitney and apostles David O. McKay, Heber M. Wells, John A. Widstoe, Horace G. Whitney, and Levi Edgar Young about matters relating to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dated 1882-1930.
Orson F. Whitney correspondence with Rudger Clawson and Charles W. Nibley, 1921-1922
Reed Smoot diaries, 1880-1932
Contains handwritten diaries documenting the life of Reed Smoot as kept by himself. Includes discussion of his home and family life, thoughts, and other daily events. Dated 1880-1932.
Reed Smoot financial papers, 1827-1940
Contains financial records of Reed Smoot. Includes bank account books, information on the Smoot Investment Company, and banking records. Contains checks and statements from the Commercial Bank of American Fork and the First National Bank of Salt Lake City, as well as other companies. Also includes checks and receipts. Dated 1827-1940.
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