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James Whittaker diary

 File — Folder: 1
Identifier: MSS 7440

Scope and Contents note

Photocopy of James Whittaker's diary, kept from January 1851 to July 1852. During this time period, Whittaker and his family traveled from Lancashire, England to Utah. As such, this journal catalogs Whittaker's experience as an immigrant to the United States. After the arrival of the Whittaker family in New Orleans, the family traveled by land and boat to Utah. In his journal, Whittaker keeps a brief itinerary of his family's travels.

Dates

  • 1851-1852

Creator

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 Whittaker diary must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical History

James Whittaker (1809-1880) was a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was later called to build a new settlement at Coal Creek (later known as Cedar City), Utah.

James Whittaker was born in the county of Lancashire, England on March 8, 1809 to Samuel and Sarah Whittaker. Whittaker married Rachel Taylor, daughter of James and Alice Turner on August 2, 1829. While living in Lancashire, Whittaker and his family converted to the Latter-day Saint faith. Like many Latter-day Saint members during the nineteenth century, Whittaker subsequently decided to transplant his family to Utah. Departing from Liverpool, the Whittaker family eventually reached the United States, arriving in New Orleans in the year 1852. Following their arrival, they made their journey to Salt Lake City, Utah. Almost immediately after reaching Salt Lake, Whittaker moved his family to Parowan. Shortly thereafter, Whittaker was called to build a new settlement at Coal Creek (later known as Cedar City). From all accounts, Whittaker loved southern Utah and died in Cedar City on March 3, 1880.

Extent

1 folder (0.03 linear ft.)

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Photocopy of the James Whittaker diary, tracing Whittaker's life from January 1851 to July 1852.

Custodial History note

Photocopy donated by York Jones and Melva M. Kauer in 1987.

Immediate Source of Acquisition note

Donated; York Jones and Melva M. Kauer; 1987.

Appraisal note

19th Century Western & Mormon Americana; Photocopy of nineteenth century journal.

Existence and Location of Originals note

Henry Lunt Family Association; Cedar City, Utah.

Related Archival Materials note

See also the James Whittaker diaries (MSS SC 2582).

Processing Information note

Processed; Lissa Chandler; 2009.

Title
Register of James Whittaker diary
Status
Completed
Author
Lissa Chandler
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

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