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Box 2

 Container

Contains 13 Results:

John Smith family genealogical information, approximately 1884

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 1
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains letters, notes, and other documents related to Smith family genealogy, including one related to Jerusha Barden Smith. One item is dated December 1884 and the others have no dates.

Dates: approximately 1884

Patriarchal blessings given to John Smith, 1852

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 2
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains two copies of a handwritten transcription of a blessing given to John Smith by his uncle, Patriarch John Smith, on June 20, 1852. Also includes a partial handwritten note with what appears to be notes of a patriarchal blessing for John Smith.

Dates: 1852

Patriarchal blessings given by John Smith, 1853-1911, bulk: 1911 March

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 3
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains handwritten copies of five patriarchal blessings given by John Smith, son of Hyrum Smith, in March 1911. Blessing recipients include Mary Peel, Olga Kratt, Wilhelma Heldebrand, Alive Eveline Ledferd, and Elizabeth Arnetta Paulseth.

Also includes a handwritten copy of a patriarchal blessing given by John Smith, uncle to the Prophet Joseph Smith, given in June 1853 to Helen Maria Fisher.

Dates: 1853-1911; Majority of material found within 1911 March

John Smith papers pertaining to office of Patriarch, date of production not identified

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 4
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a notebook kept by Smith to record the number of blessings given and financial matters; "Directory of Authorities"; handwritten document regarding Smith's tenure as patriarch; poem by John Smith titled "Historic Trees;" and an envelope addressed to John Smith from the California Mission.

Dates: date of production not identified

John Smith and Alvin Smith tithing receipts, 1900

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 5
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains eighteen tithing receipts for John Smith and six tithing receipts for Alvin Smith, son of John Smith. Dated March-December 1900.

Dates: 1900

John Smith legal documents, 1860-1894

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 6
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains three legal documents related to John Smith, including a land indenture, bill of sale, and quit claim. Dated 1860-1894.

Dates: 1860-1894

John Smith miscellaneous receipts, 1897-1911

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 7
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Thrity miscellaneous receipts related to Smith from various entities, including the Utah Light and Railway Electric Company, the 14th school district, and the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone Company. Dated 1897-1911.

Dates: 1897-1911

John Smith sheep documents, 1888-1898

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 8
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains handwritten notes and other documents related to Smith's sheep holdings between 1888 and 1898.

Dates: 1888-1898

John Smith commendations, 1897-1903

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 9
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a document detailing Smith's service as a private in the military, date November 6, 1903. Also includes a certificate for Smith given during the Utah Pioneer Jubilee, commemorating Smith as a Utah pioneer. Dated July 24, 1897.

Dates: 1897-1903

John Smith correspondence, 1902-1911

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 10
Identifier: Vault MSS 803 Series 3
Scope and Contents

Contains a postcard to Ralph G. Smith, grandson of John Smith, dated January 21, 1911. Also includes a letter from Smith's son Don Carlos (1861-1937), with a response to a letter written by the family to Don Carlos. Dated 1902.

Dates: 1902-1911