Latter Day Saint pioneers
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
An act authorizing Thomas Moore to erect a ferry on Green River
Original proclamation endorsed by Willard Richards, W. W. Phelps, and Brigham Young. The document is an act authorizing Thomas Moore to erect a ferry on the Green River. The act discusses the fares that would be charged for its use. The document also states the penalty for running unauthorized ferries.
Andrew Jackson Allen autobiography and diary
William Burton journal
Bound, typewritten, carbon copy of William Burton's journal (1841-1851), which includes extracts from Joseph Wood's journal (1839-1840). The record gives a detailed account of the journey to Utah with Brigham Young and Heber C. Kimball in 1848, missionary experiences, and some family genealogy.
Talitha C. Avery Cheney autobiography and a biography
Day by day with the Utah pioneers
Scrapbook of the periodical Day by Day with the Utah Pioneers, 1847.
History of the life of Stephen Markham
Photocopy of a typed history of Stephen Markham by Julina Markham Crow. The item gives an account of Stephen Markham's personal life as well as his involvement in the early history of Mormonism. This includes his close association with the Mormon Prophets, Joseph Smith (1805-1844) and Brigham Young (1801-1877), his participation with the initial Mormon pioneer company of 1847, and his involvement in the settlement of Utah.
In the pioneer group to the Iron Co. Mission, was another great leader, Anson Call, who became a great colonizer
James A. Little diaries and autobiography
William Hart Miles papers
The collection includes journals, biographical information, genealogical materials and a mission record.
Brigham Young letter
Letter from Brigham Young, Richardson Point, Camp of Israel, to his wife, Harriott Cook, Nauvoo, Illinois, 15 March 1846. Nauvoo looks like a prison to him, so he will continue West. Joseph B. Noble is to bring her over. Asks her to go visit Mary and Margaret Pears. Desires to see her and "the little boys." They are feeling happy in the camp. Edwin Little has been sick. They plan to move from their current position on next Wednesday.