John L. Smith journals, 1846-1895
Scope and Contents
Includes journals and photocopies of journals created by John L. Smith, from 1846 to 1895. Journals discuss early history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, personal history, and the missionary service of John L. Smith in Switzerland, Italy, and England. Also includes letters and photocopies of letters.
Dates
- Creation: 1846-1895
Creator
Conditions Governing Access
Originals restricted. Photocopies available for public use.
Conditions Governing Use
It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain any necessary copyright clearances. Permission to use material from this collection must be obtained from Reference Services at specialcollections@byu.edu.
Biographical / Historical
John Lyman Smith (1828-1898) was born November 17, 1828, in Potsdam, New York, to parents Clarissa Lyman and John Smith (brother of Joseph Smith Sr.). He was an early pioneer and missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Smith lived in various places (Ohio, Illinois, and Utah) that have historical significance to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served two missions in Switzerland and Italy.
John Lyman Smith held various church callings (mission president, patriarch, etc.) and state positions, such as Justice of the peace and Utah Territorial Legislature. He married Augusta Bowen Cleveland on July 9, 1845, in Nauvoo, Illinois. They had eight children. He passed away on February 21, 1898, in St. George, Utah.
Extent
1 box
6 folders
Language of Materials
English
Existence and Location of Copies
Photocopies of John L. Smith journals located in box 3 and box 4 folder 1, 2, and 4.
Subject
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints -- Apostles -- History (Organization)
- Utah. Legislature (Organization)
- Smith, John L. (John Lyman), 1828-1898 -- Archives (Person)
- Smith, John, 1781-1854 (Person)
- School of the Prophets (Organization)
- St. George Temple (Saint George, Utah) (Organization)
- Smith, George Albert, 1817-1875 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the L. Tom Perry Special Collections Repository
1130 HBLL
Brigham Young University
Provo Utah 84602 United States