James W. Petty Nauvoo baptismal records
Scope and Contents note
Photocopy of photocopy of one book, 12 x 15.5 inches, containing handwritten and indexed Church baptism for the dead records from Nauvoo, Illinois, circa 1843. Index added by James W. Petty, 1973.
Dates
- Creation: 1843
Creator
- Petty, James W. (Person)
Conditions Governing Access note
Open for public research.
Conditions Governing Use note
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from the James W. Petty Nauvoo baptismal records must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.
Biographical History
James W. Petty, an accredited genealogist, received degrees in history and genealogy from Brigham Young University. He worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint and has thirty years experience as a professional genealogist. His articles have been published in LDS and other genealogical periodicals.
Extent
1 volume (1.5 linear ft.)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Photocopy of LDS church records from Nauvoo, about 1843, with an index added by James W. Petty, about 1973.
Custodial History note
Donated in 1975.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Donated; 1975.
Appraisal note
19th Century Mormon and Western Manuscripts.
Processing Information note
Processed; H. Christine Swindler; 17 April 2007.
- Title
- Register of James W. Petty Nauvoo baptismal records
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Karen Glenn and H. Christine Swindler, student processors and John Murphy, curator
- Date
- 2009
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
- Language of description note
- Finding aid written in English in Latin script.
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States