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Silas Hillman autobiography and financial records
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: Vault MSS 61
Scope and Contents
Handwritten autobiography of Hillman describing his conversion to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and his later experiences. He writes about the persecutions and problems the Mormons faced in Kirtland, Ohio, Missouri, and Nauvoo, Illinois. He also writes about encounters with Ute Indians during the 1850s following his migration to Utah. Also included are family financial records. Collection includes photocopy of materials.
Dates:
1866-1875
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
Heber Robert McBride autobiography
File — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 501
Scope and Contents
Handwritten autobiography and a photocopy of the item. McBride was born in England, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with his parents in 1856, and migrated to Utah. McBride writes about migrating to Utah in the ill-fated handcart company led by Edward Martin. He tells about the hardships he and his family faced. "We used to pray that we might die to get out of our misery." In Utah, McBride lived in Ogden, Provo, and Huntsville. He served as a scout during the Black Hawk...
Dates:
1890
Found in:
L. Tom Perry Special Collections
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