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Biography : James Cunningham and Elizabeth Nicholson Cunningham, came to Utah in November 9, 1856

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Identifier: MSS 2416

Scope and Contents

Photocopy of a microfilm copy of a typewritten biography of James and Elizabeth Nicholson Cunningham. James Cunningham was born in 1801 in Scotland and died in American Fork, Utah, in 1879. Elizabeth Nicholson was born in 1805 in Scotland and died in American Fork, Utah, in 1890. They joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and migrated to Utah in 1856 with the Willie handcart company. Included with the narrative is the detailed account of their ordeal in the Willie handcart company by their son, George.

Dates

  • approximately 1935

Creator

Language of Materials

Materials are in English.

Conditions Governing Access

Open for public research.

Conditions Governing Use

It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to publish material from Biography : James Cunningham and Elizabeth Nicholson Cunningham, came to Utah in November 9, 1856 must be obtained from the Supervisor of Reference Services and/or the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Board of Curators.

Biographical note

Andersen was a writer of family histories and a granddaugther of James Cunningham and Elizabeth Nicholson Cunningham.

Extent

1 item (4 p.)(0.01 linear ft.)

Additional Description

Custodial History

This item was photocopied from reel 51 of the 920 microfilm collection.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Photocopied from reel 51 of the 920 microfilm collection.

Appraisal

19th Century Western and Mormon Manuscripts.

Subjects

Finding Aid & Administrative Information

Title
Register of Biography : James Cunningham and Elizabeth Nicholson Cunningham, came to Utah in November 9, 1856
Author
Benjamin Sipes
Date
2011 March 29
Description rules
Appm
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin
Language of description note
Finding aid written in English in Latin script.

Physical Storage Information

Repository Details

Repository Details

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