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Wheelwright, David R. (David Reuben), 1876-1964

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1876 - 1964

biographical statement

Citation:
Familysearch.org, May 3, 2011 (David R. Wheelwright; David Wheelwright; b. Aug. 26, 1876; m. Nov. 28, 1900 to Valborg H.L. Rasmussen; d. Aug. 1964)

Lorin F. Wheelwright papers, 1890-1980 (b. Hooper, Utah; son of Matthew B. and Catherine Farrar Wheelwright; served in the Scandinavian mission 1902-1905; married in the Salt Lake Temple; had four sons: Russell Edwin, David Sterling, Lorin, and Max; General Manager Wheelwright Brothers Store 1896-1901, contractor Wheelwright Construction Company 1905-1937, builder and manager 1937-1964, adviser and financial investor 1946-1956, and lithographer; d. Aug. 11, 1964)

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Wheelwright family papers, circa 1881-1964

 Series — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 3164 Series 9
Scope and Contents Contains Wheelwright's family papers, circa 1881-1964. This includes David R. Wheelwright diaries and journals, photographs, scrapbooks, certificates, family memorabilia, genealogy, histories, and correspondence concerning his mission, business, and life. Also includes Valborg Rasmussen Wheelwright diaries, scrapbooks, correspondence, poetry, photographs, memorabilia, an autobiography, certificates, genealogy, and histories concerning her life, education, and social and political interests....
Dates: circa 1881-1964
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / MSS 3164, Lorin Farrar Wheelwright papers

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