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:
Reed Smoot legislative papers, 1913-1922
Contains papers related to the legislative career of Reed Smoot. Includes hard bound copies of Revenue Bill and Tariff Duties for 1913, annotated by Senator Smoot and bound volumes of Tariff Acts, 1921-1922. Also contains writings and Newspaper articles relating to the senator's Home Economic Bill, and other bound volumes and newspaper articles. Dated 1913-1922.
Reed Smoot mementoes, 1877-1967
Contains ephemeral artifacts and mementoes from the life and career of Reed Smoot. Includes objects such as Smoot's election pins, memorials written by others about Smoot, and Christmas cards. Also consists largely of invitations to events and calling cards. Dated 1877-1967.
Reed Smoot microfilm, 1880-1966
Contains several rolls of microfilm, unlabelled. Includes labelled boxes of microfilm which are images of Smoot's diaries. Dated 1880-1966.
Reed Smoot mining papers, 1897-1938
Contains files related to Smoot's involvement in mining. Includes correspondence and maps from the Big Indian Copper Company and records regarding the Gilsonite deal. Finally, pertains to work with Gold Chain Mining Company, Iron King Mining Company, Mascot Mining Company, and Western Australian Mining Laws. This demonstrates Smoot's work with these companies. Dated 1897-1938.
Reed Smoot newspaper clippings, 1897-1942
Contains newspaper clippings on the career of Reed Smoot. Primarily deals with news about the Smoot hearings, found in both Utah newspapers and other newspapers. Also contains articles on Smoot's opinion on prohibition and his election reports. Dated 1897-1942.
Reed Smoot photographs, 1903-1935
Contains photographs of Reed Smoot in various capacities. Includes pictures of him with Charles Lindbergh and President Calvin Coolidge. Also includes images of Smoot's early life and his relatives, particularly Abraham O. Smoot.
Reed Smoot speeches and articles, 1883-1941
Contains addresses given by Smoot and articles authored by him. Includes his words on political and other subjects. Also contains his election addresses. Pertains to reclamation projects, prohibition, history, and religion. Newspaper articles address Smoot's life and success as a Senator. Dated 1883-1941.
Reed Smoot subject files, 1837-1966
Contains research files arranged by subject which pertained to Smoot's career and work. Includes several files on the Mormon church and its history, particularly with polygamy. Also includes many economic papers, agriculture and forestry reports, and war during Smoot's political career. Includes a large book of clippings given to Reed Smoot from the Newspaper Enterprise Association about the Asia-Pacific Defenses era. Materials dated 1837-1966.
Resolution concerning a gift of land by Charles W. Nibley to Salt Lake City, Utah
Mss. The resolution concerns the donation of Wandamere Park in Salt Lake City, Utah for the establishment of a public golf course and recreation ground to be known as Nibley Park.
Reed Smoot papers
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