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Van Cott, John, 1814-1883

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1814 - 1883

Biographical History

John Van Cott (1814-1883) was a pioneer, mission president for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Scandinavia, and polygamist. He lived in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Citation:
Diaries, 1852-1862: p, 1 (John Van Cott)

Wikipedia, via WWW, June 11, 2010: (John Van Cott; b. Sept. 7, 1814 in Canaan, New York; d. Feb. 18, 1883 in Salt Lake City, Utah; pioneer; first marshal of Salt Lake City, Utah)

OCLC, June 11, 2010 (hdg.: Van Cott, John ; Van Cott, John, 1814-1883; usage: John Van Cott)

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