Shrock, Thomas P. (Thomas Prather), 1816-1884
Dates
- Existence: 1816 - 1884
Biographical History
Thomas P. Schrock (1816-1884) was a resident of Missouri and gold-seeker in California.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Thomas P. Shrock letter
Handwritten and signed letter, dated 1849, and addressed to "Dear Rebecca." Schrock describes his overland journey from Missouri to California to visit the gold fields. He also writes about the reputation the Mormons had at the time. He says that "vegetables, milk, butter, cheese and other things" could be purchased at the "Mormon City" (Salt Lake City, Utah) but adds that the Mormons often cheated people coming West.