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Gallup, Luke William, 1822-1891

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1822 - 1891

Biographical History

William Luke Gallup (1822-1891) was a pioneer for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Utah.

Citation:
Familysearch, via WWW, Nov. 9, 2015 (Luke William Gallup; b. Feb. 27, 1822 in Ledyard, Conn.; parents: Luke Gallup and Melinda Williams; baptised into Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mar. 3, 1850; migrated to Utah, October 1850; m. Apr. 30, 1850 in Lindon, Mo. to Lydia Cook (1823-1861), three children; m. May 16, 1858 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Mary Howling (1836-1919); m. May 16, 1868 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Emily Pierce (1853-1909), one child; m. Oct. 10, 1876 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Augusta Caroline Lindquist (1844-1924), three children; d. Apr. 10, 1891 in Santa Ana, Calif.)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Luke William Gallup diary

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197232539194]
Identifier: MSS 660
Scope and Contents

Typewritten excerpts from a handwritten diary. Gallup summarizes his activities monthly. Gallup settled in Springville, Utah, in 1851. He writes about encounters with Ute Indians, the Utah War, and the Mormon "reformation." He comments on Mormon polygamy and tells about the death of his wife. Also included are the patriarchal blessings given to Luke and to his wife, Lydia.

Dates: 1850-1864
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Luke William Gallup diary

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  • Subject: Polygamy -- Utah -- Springville -- History X

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